Colleagues, LSU Department of Geology and Geophysics is excited to announce an open endowed position. Application details below. McCord Endowed Chair / Full or Senior Associate Professor, Critical Minerals / Economic Geology / Energy Transition Dept of Geology & Geophysics, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA Review of applications begins January 4, 2026 Full description and link to apply: https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU/job/E0314-Howe-Russell-Kniffen-East-Geoscience-Complex/McCord-Endowed-Chair-in-Geology-and-Geophysics_R00121265 The Department of Geology and Geophysics at Louisiana State University ( https://www.lsu.edu/science/geology/ ) is excited to invite applicants for the Charles T. McCord Endowed Chair in Geology. We seek an internationally distinguished geoscientist working in the field of critical minerals, the energy transition, or related energy systems. Research may address fundamental issues in mineral resources, such as their formation, distribution, and characterization; subsurface energy systems; hydrothermal processes related to formation and distribution; or fluid–mineral interactions in Earth or planetary settings. Field and industrial experience are welcome. The Chair is fully endowed with dedicated annual research funding. Candidates must have: (1) a Ph.D. Or equivalent degree in geoscience or a closely related field, (2) a distinguished research record in the broad area of critical minerals, mineral resources or related field, (3) a sustained record of external funding, and (4) demonstrated excellence in, or potential to teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels and mentor B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. Students. Appointment is normally at the rank of Professor; exceptional senior Associate Professors will be considered. The successful candidate will lead an externally funded research program, develop collaborations, and teach undergraduate and graduate courses. LSU offers extensive interdisciplinary collaborations and analytical and computational facilities. Apply through LSU’s online job posting https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU/job/E0314-Howe-Russell-Kniffen-East-Geoscience-Complex/McCord-Endowed-Chair-in-Geology-and-Geophysics_R00121265 with a cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching and mentoring statement, and contact information for five references. For questions, contact mccordchair@lsu.edu Review begins January 4, 2027. The anticipated start date is September 1, 2027. Barb Dutrow, Ph.D. Gerald Cire & Lena Grand Williams Alumni Professor Adolphe G. Gueymard Professor Department of Geology & Geophysics E-235 Howe-Russell Geoscience Complex Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA 70803-4101 e-mail: dutrow@lsu.edu http://www.geol.lsu.edu/dutrow