Employment

The EAPS Department seeks outstanding scientists who have demonstrated (or have strong potential for) innovation and leadership in research and teaching. We cover the full spectrum of earth, atmospheric, and planetary sciences—and we encourage collaborative interaction with existing research programs.

For additional information on any EAPS position, or to send a resume or C.V., please contact:
Michael Richard, Personnel Administrator
Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences
54-912
77 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139-4307
617-253-5184

Available positions

Faculty
Research
Postdocs
Administrative

Faculty Position Listings

Multiple Faculty Positions in Geology, Geobiology, Geochemistry, and Geophysics
The Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences at MIT is seeks applications for multiple faculty positions in the broad fields of geology, geobiology, geochemistry, and geophysics, including but not limited to earth history, tectonics, earthquake source physics, surface processes, sedimentology, environmental science, deep earth properties and processes, and rock physics. Applicants who integrate across traditional boundaries are particularly encouraged to apply. The intention is to hire at the assistant professor level but more senior appointments can be considered. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, one to two-page descriptions of research and teaching plans, and the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of three professional referees. Applicants should not ask their referees to upload letters at the time of application; letters will be requested directly by MIT. Questions may be addressed to Prof. Samuel Bowring, Search Committee Chair, at sbowring [at] mit [dot] edu. Applications are being accepted at Academic Jobs Online. (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo) To receive consideration, a complete application must be received by May 31, 2013.

Search Contact:
Mr. Michael Richard, HR Administrator, EAPS
54-912 Massachusetts Institute of Technology
77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139
mjr [at] mit [dot] edu (mjr [at] mit [dot] edu)
617-253-5184 (tel)
617-253-8298 (fax)

MIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer; applications from women and underrepresented minority candidates are encouraged. MIT is a nonsmoking environment.

Faculty Position in Climate Science
The MIT Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences has been undergoing a major expansion of its activities in climate science. Positions have recently been filled in the areas of Atmospheric Chemistry and Paleo Climate. We seek applicants for further appointments in Climate-related fields as they pertain to: observations, models and theory of the ocean and cryosphere, and related biogeochemical cycles and ecology. Preference will be given to junior appointments at the assistant professor level, but a senior appointment can be considered for an individual with exceptional qualifications. Requirements: The successful candidates will have a strong record of accomplishment in their discipline, a strong commitment to teaching and student advising, and a keen interest in relating their work to complementary research in the Department and in the MIT/Woods Hole Joint Program in Oceanography. Joint appointments with other MIT departments are also potentially negotiable where appropriate. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, one-page descriptions of research and teaching plans, and the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of three professional referees. Please do not ask your referees to upload letters at the time of application; letters will be requested directly by MIT. Questions may be addressed to Prof. John Marshall, Search Committee Chair, at jmarsh [at] mit [dot] edu. Applications are being accepted at Academic Jobs Online. (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo) To receive consideration, a complete application must be received.

MIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer; applications from women and underrepresented minority candidates are encouraged. MIT is a nonsmoking environment.

Research Position Listings

No openings at this time.

Postdoc. Position Listings

In general applications for postdoctoral positions are made by contacting the appropriate member of faculty or principal investigator directly.

W. O. Crosby Postdoctoral Fellowship: The Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) invites applications for the W. O. Crosby Postdoctoral Fellowship. We seek exceptional scientists with research interests in geology, geochemistry, or geobiology. Crosby Fellows pursue independent research, but are encouraged to collaborate with one or more researchers in the department. A faculty mentor will be assigned to host the fellow and provide intellectual guidance. Prospective fellows are encouraged to contact members of the department to discuss possible collaborations. The fellowship appointment will be for one year, renewable for a second year, and includes an annual salary of $60,000, a research and relocation allowance of up to $10,000 over two years, and benefits. Applications and three letters of reference are due by January 7, 2013, with an anticipated start date between June 1, 2013 and January 31, 2014. Applicants must have obtained a Ph.D. by the start date of the fellowship, but not more than three years before the start date. Applications and reference letters should be sent separately by email to wocrosby [at] mit [dot] edu. The application should be submitted as a single
PDF file containing a CV, a list of publications, a two-page plan of research to be conducted during the fellowship, and the names, telephone numbers and email addresses of the reference letter writers. We especially encourage applications from women and underrepresented minorities.

Geophysics Postdoc. Opportunities at MIT

The Imaging and Computing group invites applications for postdoctoral positions in computational mathematics, with a focus on geophysical imaging, inverse problems, and modern data processing. Deadline: January 1, 2012.

Administrative Position Listings