Job Information
Colorado School Of Mines Associate Professor, Geophysics in Golden, Colorado
Associate Professor, Geophysics
Posting Number: JR105421 Location: Colorado
Engineering a world of possibilities The Department of Geophysics at the Colorado School of Mines (Mines) invites applications for a tenured associate professor with teaching and research expertise in energy futures.
The successful candidate's research direction should align with the Department's target areas for research growth and excellence specifically in laboratory/computational petrophysics/rock physics and seismic analysis/interpretation with applications to carbon sequestration and geothermal resources. We seek candidates with proven abilities to lead and grow large research programs and assume responsibility for existing/funded major research initiatives at Mines. Additionally, we seek candidates who can make a strong contribution to our flagship geophysics field program and grow research collaborations with the USGS. A broader research portfolio, allowing the successful candidate to contribute to other high-growth Mines research programs, will be considered a plus.
Successful candidates will be expected to share in our mission to address the challenges of creating a sustainable global society by educating the next generation of geoscientists, engineers, and leaders, and by expanding the frontiers of geoscience knowledge through research. We highly value applicants with the ability to collaborate across disciplinary boundaries (on- and off-campus) and secure research funding from a diverse array of sources, including but not limited to industry and federal agencies.
For further information about the position or the Department, please contact the search committee Chair, Professor Jeffrey Shragge at jshragge@mines.edu.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to perform research and teaching effectively in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment within the Department of Geophysics, with internal partner entities at Mines, and with external partners to accomplish the following goals:
Develop and sustain a vigorous, externally supported research program that enhances the overall research portfolio of Mines and the Department of Geophysics. Teach courses that are valuable to undergraduate and graduate students across multiple Mines Departments and Programs. Contribute to the growth and development of undergraduate and graduate students, as well as post-doctoral scholars through intellectual leadership, supportive mentorship, and close collaboration. Provide internal and external service to help achieve the goals of the department, institution, and professional societies.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Geophysics or a related field Proven track record in relevant research, teaching, and service Experience in research project leadership and management Demonstrated commitment to an inclusive work environment.
Our expectation is that the successful applicant will earn tenure at Mines upon appointment to this position.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated success working on research and/or teaching that integrates multiple geoscience disciplines.
Department Description
The Department of Geophysics focuses on education as well as basic and applied research that addresses problems of global and societal interest. The Geophysics Department has 12 tenured/tenure-track faculty, 77 declared undergraduate majors (53% women, 26% international and minorities), 59 graduate students (29% women, 68% international and minorities), and 10 post-doctoral scholars and research associates (50% women, 50% international and minorities). We maintain a high-quality, well-funded research program (4.1 million in annual research awards) that is ranked #5 in Geophysics and Seismology by US News & World Report. Our success and growth is fueled with strong participation from undergraduate students, graduate students, post-doctoral resear hers, and research associates. The Department offers an ABET-accredited B.S. in Geophysical Engineering and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Geophysics and in Geophysical Engineering. More information about MINES and the Geophysics Department can be found at mines.edu and geophysics.mines.edu.
About Mines & Golden, CO
When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines.
Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines' scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society. Today, we are the No. 38 public university in the nation, recognized for our innovation and undergraduate teaching in science, technology engineering and math (U.S. News and World Report, 2023).
Mines graduates are change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers. Since our earliest days, a Mines education has been and continues to be a transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on investment out there for talented STEM students of all backgrounds.
