Assistant Professor of Planetary Science
The Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences of the California Institute of Technology is seeking applicants for one or more tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Planetary Science. Exceptionally well qualified applicants may also be considered at the associate or full professor level. Initial appointment at the assistant professor level is for four years and completion of the Ph.D. is required. We are seeking highly qualified candidates who are committed to a career of both top-quality teaching and research. Any outstanding individuals with interests in increasing our knowledge of the physics, chemistry, or geology of planets or planetary systems are encouraged to apply.Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a list of papers published and submitted (with refereed papers indicated), a brief essay describing the applicant's research interests and the program of research and teaching he or she proposes to carry out at Caltech, and the names and addresses of a least three references (including email addresses if possible). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Applications should be sent to K.A. Farley, preferably in pdf format, and emailed to: marcia@gps.caltech.edu, or by mail to: Mail Stop 170-25, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA 91125, USA.
Caltech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and disabled persons are encouraged to apply.
