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Louisiana State University - Assistant Professor - Hydrogeophysics
Louisiana State University, Louisiana, United States
Apply before: 1 January 2027


The Department of Geology and Geophysics at Louisiana State University invites applications for a tenure-track Hydrogeophysicist at the level of Assistant Professor. We seek either a geophysicist who works on water-related topics or a hydrogeologist who uses geophysical methods. The research focus area may include a broad range of earth and/or planetary settings. Collaborative opportunities at LSU include the College of Science, College of Engineering, College of Coast and the Environment, and the Energy Institute. LSU’s Center for Computation and Technology offers powerful platforms for research with a substantial computational component.

Successful candidates will be expected to establish and maintain a vigorous, independent extramurally funded research program and to contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching in the area of their expertise. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Geophysics, Earth Science, or related field at the time of appointment. Postdoctoral experience and a record of successful independent research is preferred. Applicants should submit their cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, and three references who can provide letters of recommendation at a future date. After submission, applicants should fill in the subsequent screening questionnaire to complete their application.

Apply for the position at the link here. Review of applications will begin 1 January 2027, and the anticipated start date is August 2027. For more information on this position, please contact geology@lsu.edu.

LSU is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hr@lsu.edu).

The Department of Geology & Geophysics offers programs leading to B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees with over 20 faculty (https://www.lsu.edu/science/geology/index.php). The department is housed in the LSU College of Science and maintains research programs in geology, igneous and metamorphic petrology, geophysics, geochemistry, hydrology, mineralogy, palynology, paleoclimatology, earth and planetary materials, and earth and planetary surface processes. The successful applicant will complement these existing strengths. Numerous opportunities are available for collaboration with other departments on campus, including those in the College of Science, College of Engineering, College of Coast and the Environment, and the newly established Energy Institute. LSU is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research R1 University, and a Land-, Sea- and Space-Grant University. LSU is the flagship school of the state of Louisiana, as well as the flagship institution of the Louisiana State University System.

Link to apply for position:

https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU/job/E0235-Howe-Russell-Kniffen-East-Geoscience-Complex/Assistant-Professor_R00121268

Of interest for:
  • Terrestrial Working Group
  • Coastal Working Group
  • Marine Working Group
  • Education and Knowledge Transfer (EKT) Working Group
  • Cyberinformatics and Numerics Working Group
  • Hydrology Focus Research Group
  • Chesapeake Focus Research Group
  • Critical Zone Focus Research Group
  • Human Dimensions Focus Research Group
  • Geodynamics Focus Research Group
  • Ecosystem Dynamics Focus Research Group
  • Coastal Vulnerability Initiative
  • Continental Margin Initiative
  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Initiative
  • Modeling Platform Interoperability Initiative
  • River Network Modeling Initiative