Tenure-track Faculty Position in Geophysics
University of Minnesota
Department of Geology and Geophysics
The Department of Geology and Geophysics at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in geophysics. We are seeking a person broadly trained in geophysics with a research focus related to the earth and/or planetary bodies that will complement the current strengths of the geophysics program in mineral magnetism, rock and mineral physics, seismology, geodynamics, and geological fluid dynamics. The successful candidate is expected to initiate a strong externally funded research program.
The N.H. Winchell School of Earth Sciences includes world-class laboratories in high pressure rock deformation, experimental petrology and geochemistry, the Limnological Research Center, and three NSF-funded research centers: the Institute for Rock Magnetism, the National Center for Earth-Surface Dynamics, and the National Lacustrine Core Repository as well as the Minnesota Geological Survey, which is active and influential in regional geophysical surveys. Other campus-wide resources within walking distance of the department include the Materials Characterization Facility (www.charfac.umn.edu), Supercomputer Institute (www.msi.umn.edu), Digital Technology Center (www.dtc.umn.edu), and OMNI, a multi-disciplinary organization for Minnesota Nanotechnology Initiatives (www.nano.umn.edu).
The department encourages and rewards innovative research and excellence in teaching. Teaching duties reflect the expertise of the candidate and include both undergraduate and graduate levels. Appointment will be at the rank of assistant professor and begin as early as August 2006. A Ph.D. degree must be earned by the time of the appointment. The review of completed applications will begin November 15, 2005 and continue until an appointment is made. Complete applications include
- Curriculum vitae
- Complete list of publications
- Statement of research interest
- Statement of teaching interests
- Names, addresses and e-mail addresses of at least four references
Send application to Chair, Geophysics Search Committee, Department of Geology and Geophysics, University of Minnesota, 310 Pillsbury Dr., S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455 USA. Further information concerning the Department, its faculty and their research programs can be obtained at www.geo.umn.edu. Questions may be addressed to Professor Bruce Moskowitz at bmosk@umn.edu.
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
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