[ES_JOBS_NET] Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences- Tenure-Track Faculty Positon- Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge MA

[Melissa Craven]

The Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences (EAPS) at the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Cambridge, Massachusetts
invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the broad field
of planetary science. We seek outstanding scientists with interest in and
potential for innovation and leadership in planetary science that
complements and/or expands the expertise of the MIT planetary science
community.



We seek candidates in all areas of planetary science, including both Solar
System and exoplanet research. We welcome candidates who use any
methodology or combination of methodologies, including astronomical and
spacecraft-based observations, field work, laboratory experimentation,
theory and modeling. Our preference is to hire at the assistant professor
level, but more senior appointments will also be considered.



EAPS is an academic community of approximately 40 faculty, 100 research
staff (including postdocs), and 180 students, who study integrated aspects
of Earth and planetary sciences, including through partnership with the
MIT-Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) Joint Program. The MIT
planetary science community also includes the Departments of Physics,
Chemistry, and Aeronautics and Astronautics, the MIT-Kavli Institute for
Astrophysics and Space Research, Wallace Observatory and Haystack
Observatory. MIT is part of the Magellan and Giant Magellan Telescope
consortia. EAPS is committed to academic excellence and to fostering an
intellectually vibrant, equitable, and inclusive environment. Successful
candidates are expected to have the potential for innovation and leadership
in research and a commitment to teaching courses and mentoring at the
undergraduate and graduate levels in the earth and planetary sciences.



We request that applications and other materials, including (a) a
curriculum vitae, (b) a research statement, (c) a teaching and mentoring
statement, and (d) three letters of recommendation sent by the referees, be
submitted online. The teaching and mentoring statement can include topics
such as service, outreach, or other means of supporting the educational
environment. To receive full consideration, complete applications must be
submitted by October 15, 2026. Employment is expected to begin on September
1, 2027, or a mutually agreed-upon date thereafter. A Ph.D. in earth and
planetary sciences or a closely related field is required by the start of
employment.



A pay range for a 9-month academic appointment at the Assistant Professor
rank is between $143,200 – $154,000. MIT provides pay ranges representing
its good faith estimate of what the Institute reasonably expects to pay for
a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate
during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the
scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience
and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal
requirements. This pay range represents base pay only and does not include
any other benefits or compensation.

MIT is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and strongly
encourage applications from individuals from all identities and
backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration
for employment based on their experience and qualifications and will not be
discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, age, genetic information,
veteran status, or national or ethnic origin. View MIT Policy on
Non-Discrimination
<https://policies.mit.edu/policies-procedures/70-general-employment-policies/71-nondiscrimination-and-non-retaliation>
 and EEOC’s Know Your Rights
<https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf>.
Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background
check, including possible verification of any findings of misconduct (or
pending investigations) from prior employers.



For questions, please contact Ms. Rachel Ward, HR Administrator, EAPS,
55-101C Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue,
Cambridge, MA 02139-4307, Email: rkward at mit.edu.


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