Assistant Professor of Earth Sciences

Purdue University

Purdue University – West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
Req ID: 38998

Job Summary

The Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences (EAPS) at Purdue University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The successful candidate will be an Earth scientist specializing in active tectonic processes examined through airborne or orbital remote sensing.

Applicants whose research uses remote-sensing–based approaches to study ongoing tectonic processes—such as earthquakes, volcanoes, crustal deformation, plate boundary processes, and natural hazards—are particularly encouraged to apply.

Relevant remote-sensing tools include (but are not limited to):

• InSAR
• GNSS
• Gravity measurements
• Lidar
• Imaging spectroscopy
• Imaging / stereo-imaging

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Earth Sciences or a related field, completed by the start of employment.
• Demonstrated potential to establish a strong, independent research program.
• Demonstrated potential for effective teaching and student mentorship at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Ability to interact with and complement strengths of the Geology & Geophysics research group.

Application Instructions

All application materials must be submitted online as one PDF file, containing:

1. Cover Letter (max 1 page)
2. Curriculum Vitae, including publications
3. Research Statement (max 3 pages), including vision for future work at Purdue
4. Teaching Statement (max 2 pages), including potential course contributions and philosophy
5. Contact information for three referees

Apply Online

• External candidates: via Purdue Careers → Job #38998
• Direct link: Assistant Professor of EAPS – 38998
• Internal Purdue employees: apply via internal careers portal → EAPS Assistant Professor – 38998

Search Committee Contact

Questions may be directed to:

Dr. Ken Ridgway
Chair, Search Committee
ridge@purdue.edu
CC: EAPSSearch@groups.purdue.edu

Additional Information

• Review of applications begins December 1, 2025 and continues until the position is filled.
• Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.