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2024

  • Assistant Professor position in solid Earth geophysics at Columbia University

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (DEES) seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in solid Earth geophysics. Expertise in marine geophysics and/or geophysics for geohazards is preferred, including, but not limited to: earthquakes and tsunamis, active plate boundaries, volcanoes, landslides, and the study of Earth structure. The successful applicant will interact with researchers across DEES, the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO), and the Columbia Climate School, complementing ongoing research in marine and global geophysics and in geohazards; and is expected to develop a high-impact research program based at LDEO, and to demonstrate strong potential for effective teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.Applicants should have a PhD in earth and environmental sciences or related field. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to diversity and equity in education through their scholarship, teaching, and/or service. We are deeply committed to increasing diversity and especially encourage applications from under-represented groups. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

A complete application should include:

  1. a cover letter
  2. curriculum vitae
  3. a statement of 2-3 pages describing current and proposed research
  4. a statement of teaching interests (one page)
  5. a statement describing contributions and plans relevant to the DEES/LDEO commitment to diversity and inclusion (one page)
  6. three letters of recommendation.

Questions regarding this position may be directed via email to Meredith Nettles (nettles@ldeo.columbia.edu). Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

Application Instructions: All applications must be made through Columbia University's Academic Search and Recruiting (ASR) system at: https://academic.careers.columbia.edu/#!/147232

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  • Postdoctoral Position at Harvard University

The PI/co-PI of an active NSF award may request supplemental funding for one or more graduate students involved in work related to geothermal. If you are interested, please check this Dear Colleague Letter.