Faculty Position, The University of Chicago

Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor, Department of the Geophysical Sciences – Earth and Planetary Materials

The Department of the Geophysical Sciences at the University of Chicago invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, and tenured faculty positions at the ranks of Associate Professor and Professor.

For this search, we welcome applications from all candidates whose research complements or expands the department’s strengths in the broad areas of geochemistry, cosmochemistry, solid-earth geophysics, planetary evolution or those whose work is aligned with the efforts of the University’s Center for the Origins of Life. We seek individuals who will lead world-class research programs and enhance the intellectual endeavors of the department and the university. Ongoing research activities can be found on the  department website.

Note: The Department is carrying out a parallel search for an Assistant Professor across all areas of Earth and Planetary Sciences. Candidates applying at the Assistant Professor level for this search are encouraged to also apply for that position.  The posting can be found here: apply.interfolio.com/192886

Qualifications
Completion of all requirements for the PhD in Earth or planetary sciences or a related field prior to appointment is required. Additionally, Associate Professor and Professor appointments require evidence of leadership in the field and successful independent research record.

Application Instructions
Required materials are:

  • a cover letter,
  • a curriculum vitae,
  • a statement of research,
  • and a statement of teaching and mentoring philosophy.

Applicants at the rank of Assistant Professor are also required to request three confidential letters of recommendation via Interfolio. Applicants at the rank of Associate Professor and Professor may be asked to provide the names and contact information of three individuals who can provide confidential letters of recommendation.

Applications must be submitted through the University of Chicago academic careers website:

 

Review of applications will begin October 19, 2026 and will continue until the positions are filled.