Assistant Professor in Geophysics

stanford • Palo Alto, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the Department of Geophysics in the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability. We welcome applications from any field of geophysics, broadly defined. The Department of Geophysics is one of seven departments within the Doerr School of Sustainability. Geophysicists study Earth and planetary processes through laboratory experiments, computational and theoretical modeling, remote imaging, and direct observation. The Department of Geophysics is unified through a common interest in physical processes and properties and the collection and use of geophysical data. Our interests span Earth’s interior, near-surface, oceans, and atmosphere, as well as planetary science. The successful candidate will teach courses at undergraduate and graduate levels, advise students, and participate actively in the department and school communities. An overview of our degree programs can be found on our website.

Requirements

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact information for three or more reference letter writers
• Research statement (maximum 2 pages)
• Teaching statement (maximum 1 page)
• Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further the values of fostering an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, and perspectives.

Nice To Haves

• Propose courses that draw upon their research expertise and interests, especially new courses that are complementary to our existing offerings.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses at undergraduate and graduate levels
• Advise students
• Participate actively in the department and school communities

Benefits

• Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.
• Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree