12 research assistant jobs found

Assistant Professor in Physical Oceanography Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications Search will be open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by December 6, 2026. Applications received after December 6, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30...

Clinical Faculty University of Idaho APPOINTMENT INFORMATION Division/College College of Science Department Earth and Spatial Sciences Position Classification Clinical Faculty Rank Assistant Professor Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track Location Moscow FTE 1.0 Advertising Pay Range Commensurate with experience. FLSA Status Exempt Type of Appointment Academic Year Anticipated Contract Start Date 08/16/2027 POSITION OVERVIEW Primary Faculty Position Summary This academic year non-tenured track Assistant Professor faculty member is expected to teach courses in geology according to the needs of the department and as directed by the department chair. This position will expand externally funded research, strengthen industry and national laboratory partnerships, and further establish the University of Idaho as a statewide and regional leader in mining-related research and innovation. Critical minerals, which include lithium, cobalt, rare earth...

Regular Faculty University of Idaho APPOINTMENT INFORMATION Division/College College of Science Department Earth and Spatial Sciences Position Classification Regular Faculty Rank Assistant Professor Tenure Status Tenure Track Location Moscow FTE 1.0 Advertising Pay Range Commensurate with experience FLSA Status Exempt Type of Appointment Academic Year Anticipated Contract Start Date 08/16/2027 POSITION OVERVIEW Primary Faculty Position Summary This academic year, tenure track, regular faculty assistant professor is expected to teach courses in health geography and GIS according to the needs of the department and as directed by the department chair. The faculty member will also serve as an advisor to undergraduates as directed by the department chair. The faculty member will also serve as an advisor to graduate students to sustain a competitive research program. The faculty member will conduct research in an Earth science or related...

Assistant Professor in Earth and Planetary Sciences - Critical Minerals / Economic Geology University of Texas at San Antonio The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS) at the University of Texas at San Antonio ( https://www.utsa.edu/sciences/earth-planetary-sciences/) invites applications fora tenure-track position in Critical Minerals/Economic Geology at the Assistant Professor rank starting in Fall 2027. The successful candidate's research will address fundamental questions about the formation, exploration, extraction and sustainability of mineral resources, broadly defined, on Earth and/or in space. Research may be field-based, analytical, experimental,theoretical, or use geospatial technologies, and should complement one or more of thedepartment's existing strengths in geochemistry, geoinformatics, planetary science,volcanology, and water cycle science. We seek applicants who will develop an internationally recognized research program, supported...

Assistant Professor, Environmental Geologist Job Type: Faculty Job Number: 00525 Location: 1 S Grove St, Westerville, OH Division: Academic Affairs DESCRIPTION Otterbein University invites applications for the position of a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor of Earth Science with a primary specialization in Environmental Geology. We seek candidates who will contribute to the department's efforts to enhance diversity and provide an inclusive learning environment for all. RESPONSIBILITIES RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach 21 workload hours in the academic year including: Introduction to Environmental Science lecture & lab, Physical Geology lecture & lab, Environmental Geology lecture & lab, and Hydrology lecture & lab. Contribute to university life through student advising, service on university and departmental committees, and developing an active research program that incorporates undergraduate research students. Direct the Environmental...

Energy Geoscience Position at Earth and Climate Sciences    Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Duke University, Durham NC    The Division of Earth and Climate Sciences (ECS) in the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University invites applicants for a tenure-track position as  Assistant Professor in Energy Geoscience.  ECS plans to hire an Earth Scientist whose research focuses on Energy. We seek an innovative scholar who will develop a thriving research program using geoscience methods to help advance ongoing transitions in energy production and management, such as geothermal energy, exploration for critical minerals used in energy technologies, geo-based synthesis of next-generation fuels like hydrogen, geologic carbon storage, underground disposal of nuclear...

Coordinator, Inner Space Center (ISC) & Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute Posting Number: SF02242 Position Type: Professional Staff Union: PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc Pay Grade Level: Grade Level: 9 Pay Grade Range: Salary Hiring Range: $77,000 - $82,000 Department: GSO Research Campus Location: Narragansett Bay Campus Job Description Summary: Search will be open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by 11/05/2026. Applications received after 11/05/2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of...

Adjunct Faculty: How Can We Thrive? Scientific Inquiry and the Future of Sustainability San Francisco Bay University Category: Faculty Type: Part Time Min. Experience: Some Experience Salary: $152.10 per hour About San Francisco Bay University Have you ever wondered why higher education feels stuck? Or thought, what if we could rebuild it from the ground up? Imagine a university where disciplines don't dictate the subjects, where learning is transdisciplinary, open-ended, flexible, and deeply connected to real-world needs. A place where we learn across disciplinary boundaries, work through skills that matter, and turn critical ideas into real action. If you've ever dreamed of tearing up the rulebook, of rethinking education in bold, creative, and disruptive ways, you might belong here. San Francisco Bay University is running a bold experiment in higher education, and we're looking for the people who will make it real. San Francisco Bay University (SFBU), an...

Academic Unit Head, Geology & Environmental Science Working Title: Academic Unit Head, Geology & Environmental Science State Role Title: N/A Position Type: Instructional / Teaching Faculty Position Status: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime College/Division: College of Science and Mathematics Department: 100024 - Geology and Environmental Science Pay Band: N/A Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience Specify Range or Amount: Is this a JMU only position? No Is this a grant-funded position? No Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No Beginning Review Date: 11/2/2026 About JMU: Mission We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives. Vision To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world. Who We Are Situated in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the...

2026-27 Lecturer Pool Department of Geological Sciences Position : 2026-27 Lecturer Pool Department of Geological Sciences Type : Temporary, Part-time Academic Year : 2026/2027 Available : Fall 2026/Spring 2027 Location : Department of Geological Sciences California State University, Bakersfield 9001 Stockdale Highway Bakersfield, CA 93311-1099 Contact : Anthony Rathburn arathburn@csub.edu Deadline: Positions open until filled. Applications considered as needed, on a continuous basis throughout the academic year. A new application must be submitted each year. University Background: CSU Bakersfield, founded in 1970, is a regional, comprehensive university serving the southern San Joaquin Valley of California. CSU Bakersfield's service area covers nearly 25,000 square miles and is home to a socially and ethnically diverse population. CSU Bakersfield is the only four-year degree granting institution within a 100-mile radius. Due to this, CSU...

Teaching Associate for Geology Teaching Associate (TA) for the Department of Geological Sciences Position Overview: The Department of Geological Sciences seeks graduate students as Teaching Associate applicants. Teaching Associates typically are responsible for providing classroom instruction. Eligibility is determined by successful TA eligibility , department eligibility and adequate funding. The department reserves the right to choose the most qualified candidate for each position and to assign TAs to the courses that are appropriate for the department program and curriculum in any given semester. Due to staff and curriculum changes, courses offered may vary, and no guarantee of employment from semester to semester can be made. Anticipated Appointment Dates : This position is open until it is filled. If you have applied and no other positions are available, you will be notified. Fall 2026: August 17, 2026 - December 19, 2026 Spring 2027: January 20, 2027 -...

Lecturer AY - Marine Science Classification: Academic Year Faculty Priority Screening Date: Open until filled Recruitment Status : This position will remain open until filled. Qualified applicants who are not hired at this time will remain in the pool for future consideration. ABOUT CSUMB California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California's Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement , CSUMB is part of the nation's largest four-year public university system, California State University , which educates nearly 460,000 students every year. With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students' lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on...