The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (DEES) seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in solid Earth geophysics. Expertise in marine geophysics and/or geophysics for geohazards is preferred, including, but not limited to: earthquakes and tsunamis, active plate boundaries, volcanoes, landslides, and the study of Earth structure. The successful applicant will interact with
researchers across DEES, the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO), and the Columbia Climate School, complementing ongoing research in marine and global geophysics and in geohazards, and is expected to develop a high-impact research program based at LDEO, and to demonstrate strong potential for effective teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels. The position is expected to begin July 1, 2026 or January 1,
2027. Applicants should have a PhD in earth and environmental sciences or related field. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by January 31st, 2026. A complete application should include: 1) a cover letter 2) curriculum vitae 3) statement of current and proposed research (max. 3 pages), 4) statement of
teaching interests (max. 1 page), and 5) a list of 3 reference letter writers including full name, position, institution, contact information. Questions regarding this position may be directed via email to Terry Plank (tplank@ldeo.columbia.edu) or Jacky Austermann (jackya@ldeo.columbia.edu)
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