The Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences at Rice University in Houston,
TX, is seeking applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position. We encourage
applicants from across the field of Environmental Earth Science, including but not limited to
those studying coastal and surface processes, ocean sciences, the cryosphere, and interactions
among those systems and their connections to climate change. We also welcome candidates
pursuing research on environmental aspects of the energy transition. We encourage applicants
utilizing a range of research methods to apply, with a preference for those employing field,
observational or computational methods in their research.

The successful candidate is expected to establish a vigorous, externally funded research program,
teach core courses and develop undergraduate and graduate courses within their area of
expertise, and be involved in service to the department, university, and the broader scientific
community. Rice hosts a number of growing initiatives focused on environmental and energy
research, with particular attention to the Texas Gulf Coast and the Houston area, and invites
engagement with the newly established Rice Sustainability Institute. We particularly welcome
applications from individuals with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and
inclusion.

Requirements:
All candidates must have earned a Ph.D. degree in Earth, Environmental, or Planetary Science or
a related field by the time of the appointment. Applicants must submit the following: (1) cover
letter; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) statement of research; (4) statement on teaching; (5) statement on
diversity, mentoring, and outreach (see guidelines here: https://eeps.rice.edu/diversity-
mentoring-and-outreach-statement-guidelines); and (6) the names, affiliations, and email
addresses of at least three professional references. Details about the department and its facilities
can be found at http://eeps.rice.edu. All required application materials submitted by December 1,
2024 are ensured full consideration. For questions please contact eeps-search@rice.edu.

Applications for this position must be submitted electronically at
http://apply.interfolio.com/156761.

Rice University is located in Houston, Texas, USA and is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian
university that aspires to path-breaking research, unsurpassed teaching, and contributions to the
betterment of our world. Rice fulfills this mission by cultivating a diverse community of learning
and discovery that produces leaders across the spectrum of human endeavor. 

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