[ES_JOBS_NET] Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Solid Earth Geosciences, Penn State University

[Erika Marín-Spiotta]

Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Solid Earth Geosciences

The Department of Geosciences at The Pennsylvania State University invites
applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Solid Earth Geosciences
at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek a colleague who creatively uses
theoretical, observational, or experimental approaches to address
fundamental
problems related to the geochemistry or geophysics of the solid Earth and/or
other planets. Successful applicants will be expected to contribute to a
dynamic and diverse research and teaching community in the Department and
College through the development of a vigorous, internationally recognized
and
externally funded research program, and through teaching courses in their
discipline at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The Department of Geosciences is part of the College of Earth and Mineral
Sciences, and houses highly active research programs spanning a broad
spectrum of Earth Sciences disciplines, including geochemistry, geophysics
and geodynamics, and environmental and climate sciences (further information
is available at: http://www.geosc.psu.edu [1]). The Department and College
are also home to several research centers and programs that focus on Earth
and planetary processes, including: AfricaArray; the Center for
Geomechanics,
Geofluids, and Geohazards; the Susquehanna Shale Hills Critical Zone
Observatory; the Penn State Astrobiology Research Center; the Earth System
Science Center; and the Penn State Ice and Climate Research Center.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in geosciences or a related field at the time
of
appointment. Candidates should upload a cover letter, a complete curriculum
vita, statements of research and teaching interests, and contact information
for four references. Please submit these items electronically to job #54781
at https://app2.ohr.psu.edu/Jobs/External/EVMS2_External/
currentap1.cfm#54781
[2]. Appointment may begin as early as July 1, 2015. Review of applications
will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For
further
information or questions, please contact Demian Saffer, chair of the search
committee, at dms45 at psu.edu [3].

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is
committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, women,
veterans, disabled individuals, and other protected groups.

Job URL:
https://app2.ohr.psu.edu/Jobs/External/EVMS2_External/currentap1.cfm#54781
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