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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences at the California Institute of Technology is seeking outstanding applicants for a tenure-track faculty position. We seek individuals who will
lead an innovative research program, are committed to teaching and mentorship of students and postdoctoral fellows, and are committed to enhancing the diversity of the Institute. We invite applicants who study physical, chemical and/or biological processes
at Earth’s surface and shallow subsurface and their impact on life-sustaining resources, habitats, and climate. Research areas of interest include the carbon cycle and terrestrial ecology, hydrological and biogeochemical cycles, dynamics of the cryosphere,
soil formation and dynamics, and interactions of the land surface with the climate system. We are interested in basic and applied science, including the impact of global change on land surface processes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The term of the initial appointment at the assistant professor level is four years and is contingent upon completion of a Ph.D. degree. Reappointment beyond the initial term is contingent upon
successful review conducted prior to the commencement of the fourth year. Exceptionally well-qualified candidates may also be considered at the tenured professor level. Initial review of applications will begin on
<b>September 5, 2023</b>, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Interested applicants should submit an electronic application that includes: a brief cover letter, a curriculum vita (including publications), a short research statement (no more than 2 pages),
a <span style="color:black">teaching statement (1 page), and three letters of recommendation. We also ask that applicants submit a diversity and inclusion statement (1 page) that discusses past and/or anticipated contributions to improving diversity, equity,
and inclusion in the areas of research, teaching, and/or outreach. We will evaluate each applicants’ research accomplishments and potential, as well as the teaching, mentoring, collaboration, and leadership skills necessary to run a successful academic research
group (<i>e.g.</i> initiative, persistence, enthusiasm, communication).<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Applications can be submitted here:
</span><a href="https://applications.caltech.edu/jobs/land"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">https://applications.caltech.edu/jobs/land</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Any questions can be directed to
<a href="mailto:gps-faculty-search@caltech.edu">gps-faculty-search@caltech.edu</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Thank you,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#222222;mso-ligatures:none">Jennifer Shechet </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#222222;mso-ligatures:none">Division Academic Affairs Manager</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#222222;mso-ligatures:none">California Institute of Technology </span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#FF9900;mso-ligatures:none">|</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#222222;mso-ligatures:none"> Division
of Geological and Planetary Sciences</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#222222;mso-ligatures:none">1200 E California Blvd. MC 170-25</span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#FF9900;mso-ligatures:none"> |</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:#222222;mso-ligatures:none"> Pasadena,
CA 91125</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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