Associate Professor, Geophysics

Colorado School of Mines

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Geophysics at the Colorado School of Mines (Mines) invites applications for a tenured associate professor with teaching and research expertise in Earth and energy futures. The successful candidate’s research direction should align with Mines’ Earth 2.0 Initiative for research growth and excellence specifically in experimental rock mechanics and petrophysics with applications to seismology, earthquake physics, glaciology, hydrology, fractured porous media, mineral physics, and safe and sustainable exploration of geo-energy resources. We seek candidates with proven abilities to lead and grow innovative research programs that complement major research initiatives at Mines. Additionally, we seek candidates who can make a strong contribution to our flagship geophysics field program and grow research collaborations with the USGS. A broad, interdisciplinary research portfolio, allowing the successful candidate to contribute to other high-growth Mines research programs is expected. Successful candidates will be expected to share in our mission to address the challenges of creating a sustainable global society by educating the next generation of geoscientists, engineers, and leaders, and by expanding the frontiers of geoscience knowledge through applied research that integrates theory, computational methods, and experimental and field applications. We highly value applicants with the ability to collaborate across disciplinary boundaries (on- and off-campus) and secure research funding from a diverse array of sources, including but not limited to industry and federal agencies.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Geophysics or a related field
• Proven track record in relevant computational and experimental (laboratory, field) research, teaching, and service
• Experience in research project leadership and management
• Demonstrated commitment to an inclusive work environment
• Successful mentoring of graduate students

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated success working on research and/or teaching that integrates multiple geoscience disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain a vigorous, externally supported research program that enhances the overall research portfolio of MINES and the Department of Geophysics.
• Teach courses that are valuable to undergraduate and graduate students across multiple MINES Departments and Programs.
• Contribute to the growth and development of undergraduate and graduate students, as well as post-doctoral scholars through intellectual leadership, supportive mentorship, and close collaboration.
• Provide internal and external service to help achieve the goals of the department, institution, and professional societies.

Benefits

• Flexible health and dental care options
• Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
• Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
• Free RTD Ecopass
• Discount programs through the State of Colorado
• Free tickets for Mines Athletics home games
• Access to the state-of-the-art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more)
• Equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center
• On campus daycare center

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees