"Assistant Professor, Lithosphere and Surface Processes"

Location

New Haven, CT

Open Date

Oct 09, 2025

Deadline

Oct 09, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS) at Yale University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the assistant professor level in the geosciences, with a tentative start date of July 2026. Examples of relevant areas include (but are not limited to) structural geology and tectonics, volcanology, mineralogy, petrology, sedimentology and stratigraphy, geomorphology and surface processes, the cryosphere, crustal deformation/geodesy, and Earth history. 

We seek candidates who will develop outstanding research programs, who have strong prospects for exceptional scholarly impact and teaching excellence, and who will enhance the existing strengths of the Department and University. The successful applicant will develop and implement an independent, externally funded research program, advise students, facilitate interdisciplinary research, and teach courses in their specialty and related areas.

Qualifications

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree at the time of hire.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit (1) a letter of application, (2) a curriculum vitae including a full list of publications, (3) a statement of research interests, and (4) a statement of interests in teaching, mentoring, and broader impacts. Broader impacts may include, for example, public education and outreach activities, efforts to strengthen academic communities, and other positive societal benefits. Applicants should arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be uploaded at the time of application. Applications should be submitted online at https://apply.interfolio.com/174028. Those that arrive before November 15, 2025, will receive full consideration. For information regarding the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, visit our web site at http://earth.yale.edu. Questions regarding the application process can be addressed to Prof. David Evans, chair of the search committee, david.evans@yale.edu.