Assistant or Associate Professor in Hydrogeology at Binghamton University

[Adriane Lam]

Job Description:

The Department of Earth Sciences at Binghamton University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the field of hydrogeology. We seek a broadly trained earth scientist who uses hydrogeology to investigate critical societal concerns. Specifically, we envision hiring a hydrogeologist who collects physical and/or chemical hydrologic data from surface and groundwater field sites and analyzes data using appropriate techniques to investigate changes in hydrologic systems, whether natural or human-induced. We seek an active researcher who will complement departmental strengths in the intersection of environmental geoscience and global change.

The successful applicant will teach a mix of undergraduate and graduate classes. They will also develop and maintain a research program supported by external grants. Additionally, the candidate is expected to recruit, mentor, and supervise PhD and master's students, as well as contribute to departmental service and community outreach efforts. At the Associate Professor level, the successful candidate should have a record of grant-funded research and demonstrated success supervising undergraduate and graduate students. Requirements include a PhD in earth science, geology, or a related field by the appointment date of August 17, 2026.  The Department of Earth Sciences is committed to excellence, diversity, and equity.

Required Qualifications:
Earth Science, Geology, or a closely related field by August 17, 2026

Preferred Qualifications:

Post-doctoral research experience in Earth Science, Geology, or a related field
Teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
Mentoring experience of undergraduate and graduate students
Please be advised that H1B visa sponsorship may not be available for this position.  

To apply, please submit the following documents via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=193861

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a link to your Google Scholar page
• Statement of current and future research interests (2 pages max.)
• Statement of teaching philosophy and interests (2 pages max.)
• Names and contact information for three references.

Applications received by November 15, 2025 are guaranteed full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

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Adriane R. Lam

she/her/hers

Assistant Professor

Department of Earth Sciences

Binghamton University SUNY

165A Science I (office)

PO Box 6000 (mailing address)

Binghamton, NY 13902

al...@binghamton.edu

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