Assistant Professor of Seismology

We invite applications for a tenure track faculty position in seismology at the assistant professor level. Initial appointment is for four years. Completion of the Ph.D. is required. Candidates of extraordinary ability and potential for innovation and leadership in research and teaching in any area of seismology are encouraged to apply.  We are especially interested in individuals whose research naturally links with research programs in the Division, which covers the full spectrum of the earth and planetary sciences.  This solicitation is particularly interested in observational seismology but is not limited to this field.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

All applications should contain a curriculum vitae including a list of publications, a brief discussion of proposed research activities, and names of three references. This  material should be sent to Prof. Kenneth A. Farley, Chair, Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences, MS 170-25, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California 91125.  The material can be emailed as a single pdf document to: marcia@gps.caltech.edu.

The California Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  Women, minorities, veterans, and disabled persons are encouraged to apply.