European Geosciences Union
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor – Solid Earth Dynamics and Structure
European Geosciences Union, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Overview
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor – Solid Earth Dynamics and Structure
Employer
Rice University
Rice University is located in Houston, Texas, USA, and is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian university that aspires to path-breaking research, unsurpassed teaching, and contributions to the betterment of our world. We welcome the fullness of diversity to Rice. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Also, in our candidate pools, we seek to attract greater representation of women, scholars of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and others who have historically been underrepresented in Earth Science; attract students from a wide range of countries and backgrounds; accelerate progress in building a faculty and staff varied in background and thought; and maintain an environment that fosters interaction and understanding within our community.
Geodesy (G) • Natural Hazards (NH) • Seismology (SM)
Type: Full time • Level: Experienced • Open
Required education: PhD
Application deadline:
October 15, 2025
Position Details The Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences at Rice University, in Houston, TX, seeks applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position. Applications are encouraged from scientists across the fields of Solid Earth Dynamics and Structure, including but not limited to geophysical imaging (seismology, potential fields), geodesy (ground or space-based), earthquake processes, and computational modeling of deformation spanning local to global scales. Research connections with the challenges of the energy transition, natural hazards, and complex interactions between the Solid Earth and the Environment are welcomed. Field, observational, and/or computational approaches are encouraged, including those that seek to harness the potential of AI.
Responsibilities
Establish a vigorous, externally funded research program.
Teach core courses and develop undergraduate and graduate courses within their area of expertise.
Engage in service to the department, university, and the broader scientific community.
Participate in growing research initiatives outlined in Rice’s strategic plan.
Qualifications All candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in Earth, Environmental, or Planetary Science or a related field by the time of appointment. Applicants should have expertise in Solid Earth Dynamics and Structure as described above and be capable of contributing to research and teaching within this area.
How to Apply Applicants must submit the following materials:
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Statement on research
Statement on teaching
Names, affiliations, and email addresses of at least three professional references
Within the research and teaching statements applicants may describe plans to foster welcoming and supportive environments in their research group and classes. Details about the department and its facilities can be found at http://eeps.rice.edu.
All required application materials submitted by
October 15, 2025
will receive full consideration. For questions, please contact eeps-search@rice.edu. Applications for this position must be submitted electronically at https://apply.interfolio.com/171969.
Additional Information Rice University is located in Houston, Texas. The university is private, coeducational, and nonsectarian, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion as part of its core mission.
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Employer
Rice University
Rice University is located in Houston, Texas, USA, and is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian university that aspires to path-breaking research, unsurpassed teaching, and contributions to the betterment of our world. We welcome the fullness of diversity to Rice. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Also, in our candidate pools, we seek to attract greater representation of women, scholars of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and others who have historically been underrepresented in Earth Science; attract students from a wide range of countries and backgrounds; accelerate progress in building a faculty and staff varied in background and thought; and maintain an environment that fosters interaction and understanding within our community.
Geodesy (G) • Natural Hazards (NH) • Seismology (SM)
Type: Full time • Level: Experienced • Open
Required education: PhD
Application deadline:
October 15, 2025
Position Details The Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences at Rice University, in Houston, TX, seeks applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position. Applications are encouraged from scientists across the fields of Solid Earth Dynamics and Structure, including but not limited to geophysical imaging (seismology, potential fields), geodesy (ground or space-based), earthquake processes, and computational modeling of deformation spanning local to global scales. Research connections with the challenges of the energy transition, natural hazards, and complex interactions between the Solid Earth and the Environment are welcomed. Field, observational, and/or computational approaches are encouraged, including those that seek to harness the potential of AI.
Responsibilities
Establish a vigorous, externally funded research program.
Teach core courses and develop undergraduate and graduate courses within their area of expertise.
Engage in service to the department, university, and the broader scientific community.
Participate in growing research initiatives outlined in Rice’s strategic plan.
Qualifications All candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in Earth, Environmental, or Planetary Science or a related field by the time of appointment. Applicants should have expertise in Solid Earth Dynamics and Structure as described above and be capable of contributing to research and teaching within this area.
How to Apply Applicants must submit the following materials:
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Statement on research
Statement on teaching
Names, affiliations, and email addresses of at least three professional references
Within the research and teaching statements applicants may describe plans to foster welcoming and supportive environments in their research group and classes. Details about the department and its facilities can be found at http://eeps.rice.edu.
All required application materials submitted by
October 15, 2025
will receive full consideration. For questions, please contact eeps-search@rice.edu. Applications for this position must be submitted electronically at https://apply.interfolio.com/171969.
Additional Information Rice University is located in Houston, Texas. The university is private, coeducational, and nonsectarian, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion as part of its core mission.
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