Research Assistant/Research Associate Professor: Coastal Science - UT Institute for Geophysics
Apply by: Ongoing. The University of Texas Institute for Geophysics (UTIG) seeks to hire multiple research faculty at the Research Assistant or Research Associate Professor rank in the broadly defined field of Coastal Science. Continue Reading Research Assistant/Research Associate Professor: Coastal Science
Texas Gulf Coast. Image credit: University of Texas Marine Science InstituteTheUniversity of Texas Institute for Geophysics(UTIG) seeks to hiremultipleresearch facultyat the Research Assistant or Research Associate Professor rankin the broadly defined field ofCoastal Science,including the interconnectedfields ofPhysical OceanographyandWeather and Climate Extremes. Areas of expertise may include, but are not limited to:beach processes, estuarine dynamics, ice-ocean interactions, ocean circulation, paleoceanography, paleotempestology, permafrost degradation, sea level change, and tropical cyclones). About the PositionWe seek colleagues to add to our existing strengths in field-based, observational, and computational geoscience. Successful candidates will contribute to the vibrant research community at UTIG through engagement with colleagues within and beyond the Institute, and through the development of a vigorous, internationally recognized, and externally funded research program that complements UTIG’s research foci. Research Assistant and Research Associate Professors at UTIG typically receive six months of institutional salary support annually, with the rest obtained from externally-funded research projects; institutional support typically increases to up to eight months for research faculty upon establishing a record of leadership of large projects or programs, as is expected for promotion to Research Professor. UTIG is part of theJackson School of Geosciences, which houses top research programs across a range of areas in Earth and Planetary Sciences. UTIG is also closely allied with theTexas Advanced Computing Center, and with several research centers and programs at UT focused on emerging Earth Science problems, such as theMarine Science Institute,Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences,Center for Space Research, andCenter for Planetary Systems Habitability. UTIG employs both computational- and field-based technical support staff, and operates a variety of field equipment andlab facilities. For full consideration, applications should be submitted online by November 20, 2026. For additional information about the application process, please contact Rosalind Gamble (rgamble@ig. utexas. edu). For additional information about the position, please contact the search committee chair: Chris Lowery (cmlowery@utexas. edu). Required QualificationsCandidates must hold a Ph. D. at the time of appointment. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with nontraditional research backgrounds and those whose experiences can contribute to a broad range of perspectives in higher education and research. We encourage late stage PhD students, postdocs, and early career scientists to apply. How to ApplyApply online at theUT Austin Interfolio. Applications should include: 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) brief (2 page) research statement, 4) one page service/mentorship statement, 5) copies of up to three recent peer-reviewed publications, and 6) names and contact information of three references who can provide a letter upon request.