Assistant Professor - Earth Structure and Deformation
About the role
The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS) at the University of New Mexico (UNM) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Earth Structure and Deformation to begin in August 2027. The position is located in Albuquerque, United States of America. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Earth Science, Geology, Geophysics, or a closely related discipline by the start date of the appointment. For best consideration, all application materials must be received by December 13, 2026; the position will remain open until filled. We seek a scientist whose research investigates the structure and deformation of the solid Earth using field-based, observational, experimental, computational, geophysical, or integrative approaches across a range of spatial and temporal scales. We welcome applicants working in areas including, but not limited to, structural geology, tectonics, rock deformation, tectonic geomorphology, geohazards, and related fields. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research will expand and complement the Department’s expertise in solid-Earth science.
Responsibilities
- Establish an active, externally funded research program.
- Mentor undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students.
- Cont