Lamont Assistant or Lamont Associate Research Professor position in marine geophysics
Anne Becel
The Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University invites applications for a Lamont Assistant Research Professor or Lamont Associate Research Professor position with experience in the broad field of observational marine geophysics. We are particularly interested in candidates who wish to conduct research in the areas of global tectonics and related geohazards including subduction zones and other fault systems, submarine volcanos and landslides; coastal zone processes including sea-level rise; submarine resources (hydrothermal vents, carbon sequestration, critical minerals, freshwater aquifiers) and/or geophysics of ice-impacted margins. We encourage applications from candidates whose expertise complements that of the current research staff whose research uses innovative observations, including but not limited to marine active source seismology, electromagnetic methods, seafloor geodesy, potential field and sonar methods. The selection committee is interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their excellence in research and service, to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. The successful candidate will join a world-class community of researchers with opportunities for transdisciplinary collaborations with other scholars in fields across Columbia University.
The Lamont Assistant Research Professors and Lamont Associate Research Professors receive nine-month appointments with partial salary support provided from institutional sources. An incentive program encourages the establishment of a vigorous externally funded research program to provide the majority of salary support, including an opportunity for summer salary. The successful applicants will also be eligible to apply for additional internal sources of salary support and research funds.
Qualifications
Eligibility requirements include a Ph.D. in Earth and Environmental Sciences or a related field, at least 2 years of relevant research experience and demonstrate potential for supporting research programs with external funding. All interested candidates should apply online using this link: https://academic.careers.columbia.edu/#!/139091
Candidates should provide a CV (including list of publications), statement of research interests, a list of pending grant applications or funded projects, and the names and contact information for at least three professional references.
The search will remain posted for at least 30 days after the ad appears and will remain open until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted by July 15, 2024 to ensure timely consideration. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.
Columbia University benefits accompany this Officer of Research appointment.
For more information, please contact: Officer of the Director, LDEO campus in Palisades, New York: Telephone: 845-365-8546; Email: dire...@ldeo.columbia.edu
The Lamont campus values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from members of underrepresented minority groups.
Application Instructions
We accept online applications only.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Pay Transparency Disclosure
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.
Anne Bécel (she/her)
Columbia University
P.O. Box 1000
61 Route 9W
Palisades, NY 10964
+1 845 365 8813
ann...@ldeo.columbia.edu