Research Assistant Professor, Exploration Seismology

Engineering a world of possibilities

The Colorado School of Mines, a public R1 research university focused on applied science and engineering, is excited to announce a Research Assistant Professor position in Exploration Seismology. The successful candidate will develop and lead an externally funded research program that strengthens and expands Mines’ research in subsurface energy and minerals through field and/or computational approaches.

The successful candidate will develop and lead an externally funded research program that strengthens and expands Mines’ research in subsurface energy and minerals through field and/or computational approaches. The successful candidate should be capable of developing research ties across units at Mines, with local U.S. Geological Survey researchers, and with other external partners. Experiences in and successful fund raising from industry and federal funding agency are necessary.

 

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a vigorous, externally funded research program that relates to and advances exploration seismology

• Lead research on applied exploration seismology

• Lead research on seismological data collection and/or processing

• Supervise post-doctoral fellows to carry out research on related projects

• Advise graduate students and serve as a committee member on student theses

• Write proposals for industrial and government funding

• Write peer-reviewed journal papers and present at national and international conferences

• Manage interactions with industry sponsors and government funding agencies

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in geophysics or related field 

• Demonstrated potential for excellence in exploration seismology research 

• Research experience related to subsurface energy and minerals

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Research integrating multiple geophysical methods 

• Experience mentoring graduate students and/or post-doctoral scholars

• History of successful research fundraising through competitive grants and/or industry sponsors

 

About Mines & Golden, CO 

When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines. 

Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines’ scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society. Today, we are the No. 38 public university in the nation, recognized for our innovation and undergraduate teaching in science, technology engineering and math (U.S. News and World Report, 2023). 

Mines graduates are change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers. Since our earliest days, a Mines education has been and continues to be a transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on investment out there for talented STEM students of all backgrounds.  

At the same time, Mines faculty members are pushing their fields in new directions, whether that’s manufacturing, space resources, quantum engineering, carbon capture or more. Mines was recently classified as a R1 “Very High Activity” research institution by Carnegie, a notable feat for any university but particularly one of our size. 

Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world’s problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a diverse community, where our different perspectives, experiences and cultures enrich the educational and work experience?  

Look to Mines. 

Annual Rate
Research Assistant Professor:  $78,000 - $88,000

 

Mines takes into consideration a combination of the candidate’s education, training, and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion, and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary rate for potential new employees.
 

Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes: 

• Flexible health and dental care options