Assistant Professor - Department of Earth Sciences - University of California, Riverside

University of California, Riverside Department of Earth Sciences FACULTY POSITION IN SEISMOLOGY.

The Department of Earth Sciences at the University of California, Riverside, invites applications for a faculty position in Seismology at the Assistant Professor level, available July 1, 2012.

Research: We seek a candidate who uses seismological data to investigate earthquake and fault processes. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a research program complementary to our strengths in theoretical/numerical modeling of earthquakes and earthquake processes, space geodetic studies of crustal deformation, faulting and earthquakes, and experimental and theoretical investigations of rheological properties as they pertain to shallow and deep earthquakes.

Teaching: A successful candidate must have a strong commitment to excellence in both research and teaching. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of specialty.

Application: A Ph.D. in a relevant field and a proven ability to conduct innovative research are required. Applications, including a vita, statement of research and teaching interests, and full contact information of three referees should be sent to: Dr. David Oglesby, Chair - Seismology Search Committee, Department of Earth Sciences, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521. E-mail contact: david.oglesby@ucr.edu. Review of applications will begin January 4, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Information about Earth Sciences at UCR is available at http://earthsciences.ucr.edu; information about our Earthquake Processes and Geophysics program can be found at http://ep.ucr.edu/EP/. UCR is a core member of the Southern California Earthquake Center.
The University of California is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and supports dual career couples.