Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position in Solid Earth Processes in the Lithosphere

The Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences (EOAS) at the Florida State University (FSU) seeks a Solid Earth Geologist with preference for a Metamorphic petrologist for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. The ideal candidate will employ “process” oriented research that provides insight into the transfer of heat and mass in the lithosphere by integrating natural observations, analytical methods, and complementary numerical modeling. Research areas could include but are not limited to fluid-rock interactions, interaction of lithosphere and exosphere, volatile sequestration, and time-scales and rates of lithospheric processes approached from a petrological perspective.

Candidates must hold a Doctoral degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in in Earth Science or a related field with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service. The appointee is expected to develop and maintain a vigorous externally funded research program and to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The appointee is also expected to contribute to the department’s strong commitment to field-based undergraduate education, which includes FSU’s Geology field course.

EOAS has over 40 faculty members, approximately 150 graduate students, a diverse undergraduate population, and grants graduate degrees in Geology, Meteorology, Oceanography, and Environmental Sciences. EOAS has been undergoing rapid growth over the past few years, and the department is moving into the new EOAS building in the Fall of 2019. For additional information on EOAS and FSU’s resources, please check https://www.eoas.fsu.edu/research/#Research%20Facilities

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, and contact information for three references using FSU’s electronic submission system at http://jobs.fsu.edu. Applications should be submitted to job opening # 46341. Review of applicants will begin on November 18, 2019; the deadline for receipt of applications is January 2, 2020.

Inquiries may be addressed to the chair of the search committee, Prof. Mainak Mookherjee mmookherjee@fsu.edu.

Tallahassee is the capital city of Florida, home to three institutions of higher learning, and offers connections with diverse government, private, public, and cultural organizations. Tallahassee was recently named an All-American City by the National Civic League.

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Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at FSU and the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science. Our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates for our faculty positions will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to advancing equity and inclusion through their research, teaching, and/or service.