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Assistant Professor - Sedimentology and Stratigraphy

  • 496971
  • Full-Time
  • Earth & Atmospheric Sciences
Department: Earth & Atmospheric Sciences Salary: Commensurate with experience

Description:

The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Houston invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Sedimentology and Stratigraphy with research that focuses on the dynamics of ancient and/or modern coastal, estuarine, and/or marine systems.

Applicants employing field observations, laboratory analyses, geospatial methods, geochronology, paleontology/ichnology, geochemical proxies, subsurface imaging, paleoenvironmental reconstructions, numerical modeling, or integrative approaches to understand the dynamics of coastal systems and environments are encouraged to apply.

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 education at UH.

Applications received by November 16th, 2026, 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.

Applications should be submitted online using the following:
https://uh.edu/provost/faculty/faculty-resources/prospective-faculty/

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

Qualifications: PhD in Earth Sciences or related field.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. at the time of the appointment.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Any questions about these positions may be directed to Department Chair Thomas Lapen (tjlapen@uh.edu).

Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of Texas for the duration of their appointments.

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.

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