[ES_JOBS_NET] Assistant Professor – Solid Earth Dynamics and Structure - Due Oct 15

[Noemi Vergopolan]

Description

The Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences at Rice
University, in Houston, TX, seeks applications for a tenure-track assistant
professor position. Applications are encouraged from scientists across the
fields of Solid Earth Dynamics and Structure, including but not limited to
geophysical imaging (seismology, potential fields), geodesy (ground or
space-based), earthquake processes, and computational modeling of
deformation spanning local to global scales. Research connections with the
challenges of the energy transition, natural hazards, and complex
interactions between the Solid Earth and Environment are welcomed. Field,
observational, and/or computational approaches are encouraged, including
those that seek to harness the potential of AI.

The successful candidate is expected to establish a vigorous, externally
funded research program, teach core courses, and develop undergraduate and
graduate courses within their area of expertise, and be involved in service
to the department, university, and the broader
scientific community. Successful candidates will realize opportunities to
participate in growing research initiatives outlined in Rice’s strategic
plan (https://momentous.rice.edu/).

*Requirements*:

All candidates must have earned a Ph.D. degree in Earth, Environmental, or
Planetary Science or a related field by the time of the appointment.
Applicants must submit the following: (1) cover letter; (2) curriculum
vitae; (3) statement on research; (4) statement on teaching; and (5) the
names, affiliations, and email addresses of at least three professional
references. Within the research and teaching statements applicants may
choose to describe plans to foster welcoming and supportive environments in
their research group and classes. Details about the department and its
facilities can be found at http://eeps.rice.edu. All required application
materials submitted by *October 15, 2025*, will receive full consideration.
For questions, please contact eeps-search at rice.edu. Applications for this
position must be submitted electronically at
https://apply.interfolio.com/171969.



Rice University is located in Houston, Texas, USA, and is a private,
coeducational, nonsectarian university that aspires to path-breaking
research, unsurpassed teaching, and contributions to the betterment of our
world. We welcome the fullness of diversity to Rice. Qualified applicants
are considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic
information, disability, or protected veteran status. Also, in our
candidate pools, we seek to attract greater representation
of women, scholars of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and others
who have historically been underrepresented in Earth Science; attract
students from a wide range of countries and backgrounds;
accelerate progress in building a faculty and staff varied in background
and thought; and maintain an environment that fosters interaction and
understanding within our community.


*Dr. Noemi Vergopolan*
Assistant Professor of Computational Hydrology and Remote Sensing
Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences
Civil and Environmental Engineering (affiliated)
Rice University | Houston, TX
Email: vergopolan at rice.edu
Website: www.waterai.earth
LinkedIn: @vergopolan <https://www.linkedin.com/in/vergopolan/>
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