ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES, WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS
The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in high-T geochemistry, isotope geochemistry, or cosmochemistry. The ideal candidate will combine analytical and theoretical approaches to study the chemical and isotopic evolution of Earth, other terrestrial planets, and/or small bodies of the Solar System. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing a vigorous, externally funded research program, teaching a range of undergraduate and graduate courses, writing for publication, advising students, and university service.
We seek individuals who will enhance existing strengths in geochemistry and cosmochemistry, petrology, and solid-earth geophysics. Candidates must have a Ph.D. with a focus in high-T geochemistry, isotope geochemistry, cosmochemistry, or a related field, at the time of appointment. A wide range of instrumentation is available in the EPS department including a Neptune Plus multicollector ICP-MS, Cameca 7f-geo SIMS, and many other related and supporting analytical facilities. The appointment includes membership in the McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences, a world-class intellectual cluster in the field of space sciences.
Interested individuals should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research interests, and names and contact information of at least four references to Prof. Brad Jolliff, Geochemistry Search Committee Chair, Washington University, Campus Box 1169, 1 Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130, or via e-mail: geochem_search@levee.wustl.edu. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Washington University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment eligibility verification required upon employment. Applications will be considered until the position is filled, but priority will be given to those received by November 15, 2014.