Assistant Professor of Planetary Sciences

Yale University

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 broadly defined area of lithosphere and surface processes. A start date of July 2025 or later is expected for this position.

Some of the most important questions in Earth science revolve around system-wide interactions spanning the Earth’s surface through its crust, linking the geosphere with cryosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere, as well as their historical evolution. The scope of the search includes (but is not limited to) structural geology and tectonics, volcanology, mineralogy, petrology, sedimentology and stratigraphy, geomorphology, glaciology, crustal deformation/geodesy, and Earth history; employing field, laboratory, and/or modeling methods.

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 a self-directed, externally-funded research program, advise students, facilitate interdisciplinary research, and teach courses in their specialty and related areas.

Qualifications

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

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit (1) a letter of application (~1 page), (2) a curriculum vitae including a full list of publications, (3) a statement of research interests (~3 pages), and (4) a statement of interests in teaching, mentoring, and broader impacts (~2-3 pages). Broader impacts may include, for example, public education and outreach activities, impacts on diversity, equity, and inclusion, efforts to strengthen academic communities, and other positive societal benefits. While broader impacts may include efforts to promote diversity, the statement is not required to focus on this topic. Applicants should arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be uploaded at the time of application. Applications should be submitted online at http://apply.interfolio.com/153322. Those that arrive before November 4th, 2024, 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 Laura Myer, Chair’s Assistant (laura.myer@yale.edu).