Assistant Professor in Geophysics
Tenure-track faculty position in geophysics focusing on Earth and planetary processes at Stanford University.
Best for:Best for early-career geophysicists and Earth scientists with a strong research record in physical processes and a commitment to teaching.
Overview
Stanford University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level within the Department of Geophysics in the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability. The successful candidate will engage in cutting-edge research spanning Earth and planetary processes through laboratory experiments, computational modeling, or observation. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, advising students, and actively contributing to the academic community. Candidates are expected to foster an inclusive, open, and respectful environment for diverse students, colleagues, and staff.
What you'll do
- Teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses in geophysics and related disciplines
- Develop and maintain an active, externally funded research program in geophysics or planetary processes
- Advise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students
- Participate actively in department and school governance, committees, and community events
- Contribute to fostering an open, respectful, and diverse academic environment
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Geophysics or a related field
Language: English
Instruction: English
Publications: Evidence of strong scholarly output commensurate with career stage
- Demonstrated expertise in geophysics or broadly defined Earth and planetary processes
- Strong track record of scholarly research and publication
- Ability to design and deliver high-quality undergraduate and graduate courses
- Commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in an academic setting
- Must hold a doctoral degree by the start of the appointment
- Stanford-affiliated candidates must provide a minimum of four reference letters with at least three from individuals not affiliated with Stanford
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-19
Prepare all required application documents including your CV, research statement, and teaching statement. Submit your application package securely online through the provided portal before the deadline. Ensure that your references are prepared to submit their letters upon request.
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Contact information for reference writers
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
Contact
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