Department: Earth & Atmospheric Sciences

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Description:

The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EAS) at the University of Houston (UH) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in the broad field of Planetary Science. EAS seeks dynamic researchers and educators who would build externally-funded programs that address one or more of the following broad research questions: How did the solar system and Earth originate? How did planetary bodies evolve from their primordial states? And what conditions lead to habitable environments and the emergence of life on Earth? Specific research interests are open, but preference will be given to applicants who integrate planetary mission data, astromaterials data, dynamical modeling, and/or planetary analog studies.

Successful candidates are expected to build active collaborations within and outside the university, to provide synergy with existing research at UH, to develop externally funded research programs that are internationally recognized, to teach graduate and undergraduate level courses, and to use their research to enhance experiential learning at UH.

More information about the department can be found at http://www.uh.edu/nsm/earth-atmospheric/.

Applications received by November 15, 2024 will receive full consideration. Interested candidates should submit: 1) a statement of teaching interests, 2) a statement of research interests, 3) a curriculum vitae, and 4) a list of at least 3 referees with contact information.

This position is part of the the Presidential Frontier Faculty (PFF) initiative. Applications should be submitted online using the following link: http://uh.edu/provost/faculty/faculty-resources/prospective-faculty/

Any questions about these positions may be directed to the Search Chair: Shuhab Khan (sdkhan@uh.edu)

Salary and rank commensurate with experience.

The University of Houston is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.

Qualifications
PhD in Earth Sciences or related field.

Required Attachments by Candidate
Teaching Philosophy or Statement, Research Statement, Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae