University of Cincinnati - Assistant Professor Positions

The Department of Geology seeks tenure-track assistant professors in 1)
Paleobiology/Biogeochemistry and 2) Study of Physical Hazards. The Paleobiology/Biogeochemistry appointee will complement existing programmatic strengths in paleobiology, sedimentary geology, and geochemistry by emphasizing the relationship between physical/geochemical transitions in space and time, and changes in Earth’s biodiversity at multiple temporal, geographic, and environmental scales. Possible areas of research include, but are not limited to: analyses and modeling of the relationship between regional/global-diversity transitions and physical perturbations during critical intervals of Earth history; the quantitative comparison of biological and physical trends throughout Earth’s history; and the use of molecular biomarkers and/or stable isotopes for understanding major transitions in the history of life. The Study of Physical Hazards appointee is part of a new initiative within the College of Arts and Sciences to develop an interdisciplinary cluster of faculty spanning several departments with strengths in Geographical Information Networks. The appointee (joint with Geography) will focus research and teaching on the nature and magnitude of geologic processes to help define and quantify geomorphic models and biogeochemical cycles. They will be expected to complement existing strengths in the study of erosion, mass movement, flooding, earthquake geology, and tectonics, and develop projects in concert with laboratories in the Departments of Geology and Geography to define rates and magnitude of change on geomorphic and geologic timescales. Full details on positions are available at https://www.jobsatuc.com (Positions #: 29UC5362 and #: 29UC5365). Only online applications will be considered and must include a letter of application, a curriculum vita, and a summary of research interests and teaching philosophy (4 pages). The search will remain open until the position is filled. The University of Cincinnati is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. Women, people of color, the disabled and veterans are encouraged to apply.