The Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences at Rice University is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position:

Environmental Earth Science

The Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences at Rice University in Houston, TX, is seeking applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position. We encourage applicants from across the field of Environmental Earth Science, including but not limited to those studying coastal and surface processes, ocean sciences, the cryosphere, and interactions among those systems and their connections to climate change.

We also welcome candidates pursuing research on environmental aspects of the energy transition. We encourage applicants utilizing a range of research methods to apply, with a preference for those employing field, observational or computational methods in their research.

The successful candidate is expected to establish a vigorous, externally funded research program, teach core courses and develop undergraduate and graduate courses within their area of expertise, and be involved in service to the department, university, and the broader scientific community. Rice hosts a number of growing initiatives focused on environmental and energy research, with particular attention to the Texas Gulf Coast and the Houston area, and invites engagement with the newly established Rice Sustainability Institute.

We particularly welcome applications from individuals with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

All candidates must have earned a Ph.D. degree in Earth, Environmental, or Planetary Science or a related field by the time of the appointment. Applicants must submit the following: (1) cover letter; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) statement of research; (4) statement on teaching; (5) statement on diversity, mentoring, and outreach (see guidelines here: https://eeps.rice.edu/diversity-mentoring-and-outreach-statement-guidelines); and (6) the names, affiliations, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Details about the department and its facilities can be found at http://eeps.rice.edu. All required application materials submitted by December 1, 2024 are ensured full consideration. For questions please contact eeps-search@rice.edu

Applications for this position must be submitted electronically by December 1, 2024 at https://apply.interfolio.com/156761

About Rice University

Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences – MS 126 Rice University P.O. Box 1892 Houston Texas 77251-1892 Phone: Fax: 713-348-5214 E-mail: eeps@rice.edu Web site: https://eeps.rice.edu

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