Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position in Geochemistry
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position in Geochemistry
Department of Earth Sciences - University of Delaware
The Department of Earth Sciences in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment at the University of Delaware invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position in Geochemistry at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting in Fall 2026. We seek a motivated scientist who will establish a robust, externally funded research program, teach effectively across the undergraduate and graduate curriculum, mentor graduate students, and contribute to a collaborative and interdisciplinary academic environment. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in stable isotope geochemistry, with applications in areas such as environmental geochemistry, critical minerals, carbon sequestration, and other emerging topics in geochemistry. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Earth Sciences or a closely related field, extensive experience operating mass spectrometers, and the ability to oversee and further develop our existing stable isotope facility.
The Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Delaware houses a state-of-the-art stable isotope laboratory equipped with advanced instrumentation capable of measuring isotope ratios and concentrations of hydrogen (H), carbon (C), nitrogen (N), oxygen (O), sulfur (S), and chlorine (Cl). The successful candidate is expected to integrate the Stable Isotope Laboratory into their research program and leverage its capabilities to support their scientific endeavors.
Applicant Instructions: Applicants should apply online and submit the following materials: a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and statements (maximum of two pages each) addressing: 1. Current research and future plans and vision; 2. Teaching and mentoring experience and interests; and 3. Previous experience operating stable isotope ratio mass spectrometers and related techniques/instrumentation along with a plan to use these instruments in future research. Applicants should also provide the names and contact information for three to four references. Review of applications will begin on January 2, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to Prof. Clara Chan (cschan@udel.edu). For instrumentation related queries, contact Dr. Chandranath Basak (cbasak@udel.edu).
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