Assistant Professor, Lithosphere and Surface Processes

Job description

Description The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS) at Yale University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the assistant professor level in the geosciences, with a tentative start date of July 2026. Examples of relevant areas include (but are not limited to) structural geology and tectonics, volcanology, mineralogy, petrology, sedimentology and stratigraphy, geomorphology and surface processes, the cryosphere, crustal deformation/geodesy, and Earth history. We seek candidates who will develop outstanding research programs, who have strong prospects for exceptional scholarly impact and teaching excellence, and who will enhance the existing strengths of the Department and University. The successful applicant will develop and implement an independent, externally funded research program, advise students, facilitate interdisciplinary research, and teach courses in their specialty and related areas. Qualifications: Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree at the time of hire. Application Instructions: Applicants should submit (1) a letter of application, (2) a curriculum vitae including a full list of publications, (3) a statement of research inte...