Assistant/Associate Professor - Stable Isotope Geochemistry

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS) at the University of New Mexico (UNM) is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Stable Isotope Geochemistry. The position begins in August 2027. The successful candidate will be a scientist who utilizes stable isotopic methods to investigate fundamental questions about Earth or other planetary systems. This role involves developing an independent, externally funded research program and contributing to the UNM Center for Stable Isotopes (CSI). Key responsibilities include hands-on experience with stable isotope instrumentation, laboratory techniques, and analytical workflows, particularly isotope-ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS) and laser-based approaches. The candidate should be committed to advancing analytical capabilities through instrument development, calibration, quality control, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. The new faculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in geochemistry and related fields, advise students, and participate in departmental service. Collaboration across disciplines, training students and users in stable isotope methods, and developing new analytical capabilities within CSI are also expected. Opportunities exist to contribute to the IsoCamp summer course and potentially take a leadership role in CSI.

Requirements

Ph.D. in geochemistry, geology, Earth and planetary sciences, chemistry, or a closely related field by the start date of the appointment.

Nice To Haves

Record of research and publication in stable isotope geochemistry.
Demonstrated potential to establish and sustain an externally funded research program in stable isotope geochemistry.
Experience with stable isotope analytical techniques, including isotope-ratio mass spectrometry and one or more laser-based isotope analytical approaches.
Experience with the operation and stewardship of stable isotope analytical instrumentation, including calibration, quality control, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Evidence of the ability to contribute to the scientific and educational mission of the UNM Center for Stable Isotopes through development or application of analytical capabilities, hands-on training, and/or collaborative use of laboratory facilities.
Evidence of effective undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring, or demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring, including the ability to contribute to the broader geoscience curriculum beyond the candidate’s primary area of specialization.
A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities.

Responsibilities

Develop an independent, externally funded research program in stable isotope geochemistry.
Contribute to the intellectual environment and technical capabilities of the UNM Center for Stable Isotopes (CSI).
Bring hands-on experience with stable isotope instrumentation, laboratory techniques, and analytical workflows.
Advance state-of-the-art analytical capabilities through instrument development, calibration, quality control, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in geochemistry, stable isotope geochemistry, and related areas.
Advise and mentor master's and doctoral students.
Participate in departmental and professional service.
Collaborate with faculty and students across disciplines.
Participate in training students and other users in stable isotope methods.
Develop new analytical capabilities within CSI.
Contribute to the two-week summer course, IsoCamp.
Pursue a leadership role in CSI.