Associate or Assistant Professor - Tenure Track | Isotope Geochemistry (Pullman, WA)

The School of the Environment at Washington State University seeks a scholar in radiogenic isotope geochemistry and lithospheric dynamics whose research advances understanding of Earth processes, with applications to economic geology, critical mineral resources, energy transition technologies or other energy futures. The faculty member will build an externally funded research programme in isotopic geochemistry and lithospheric processes, lead the WSU Geochemical Laboratory (including the Radiogenic Isotope and Geochronology Laboratory and the Peter Hooper GeoAnalytical Laboratory, with Neptune Plus MC-ICPMS, laser-ablation ICP-MS, electron probe and WDXRF instrumentation) into its next stage with new applications and instrumentation, and teach and supervise undergraduate and graduate students.

The nine-month tenure-track appointment begins 16 August 2027; academic-year salary is $85,000-$95,000 (Assistant) or $96,000-$110,000 (Associate).

Completed PhD in geology, Earth science or adjacent disciplines; a record of laboratory management; potential for external funding and successful teaching. Associate rank additionally requires a record of external funding, graduate supervision and upper-level undergraduate teaching.