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Professor in Computational Geosciences - Full Time (ID: 25002326)

Department of Geology and Environmental Science
University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States)

Posted 05.09.2025

The Department of Geology and Environmental Science at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a tenured Professor in Computational Geosciences. The Department seeks to hire a candidate with expertise in modeling the physical processes that govern multiphase flow in aquifers and conventional/unconventional hydrocarbon reservoirs (e.g., shale) using analytical and/or numerical approaches. We seek a colleague with expertise in modeling who can apply that skillset to diverse problems in Geology & Environmental Science, including but not limited to multi-phase flow in petroleum or groundwater reservoirs, CO2 sequestration in saline aquifers, groundwater remediation, and the production of shale oil and gas. Our goal is to hire a colleague who uses a combination of quantitative measurements, data-driven modeling, or remote sensing to solve problems in Geology & Environmental Science. Knowledge of deep/machine learning to apply large datasets to geological and environmental problems is also desired.

The successful candidate will complement existing research clusters and establish an externally funded, internationally recognized research program that complements existing strengths in the Department. Strong collaborative opportunities exist across the University, including the nationally awarded Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory, the Climate and Global Change Center, the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation, and the emerging Pitt Space Initiative. Teaching duties include undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate's area of expertise. The Department is a highly interactive community, dedicated to the mutual success of our faculty and students. We offer low teaching loads and highly competitive start-up, compensation, and benefits packages.

Interested candidates can apply online at:  www.join.pitt.edu. To ensure full consideration, complete applications should be received by June 1, 2025. A Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment, with the position scheduled to begin in Fall 2025, pending budgetary approval. Please direct questions to geodept@pitt.edu.

Applications should include: 

  1. a one-page cover letter; 
  2. a curriculum vitae (CV); 
  3. a teaching statement of less than two pages; 
  4. sample syllabi; 
  5. teaching evaluations; 
  6.  research statement explaining accomplishments and future plans of less than three pages; 
  7. a one-page diversity statement describing scholarly activities (research, teaching, mentorship, service) demonstrates a commitment to diversity and inclusion; 
  8. names and contact information of four references (no letters should be submitted at this stage of the search)

 

The University of Pittsburgh is a thriving research institution and the twelfth-largest recipient of federally sponsored research funding among U.S. universities. University of Pittsburgh faculty receive a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement savings/pension plans; and tuition scholarships for dependents.

Teaching Assistant Professor and Environmental Studies Program Coordinator - Full Time (ID: 25000150)

Department of Geology and Environmental Science
University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States)

Posted 02.10.2025

The Department of Geology and Environmental Science (GES) at the University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor (Appointment Stream) who will also serve as the Program Coordinator for the department’s interdisciplinary Environmental Studies Bachelor of Arts (ESBA) Program. Applicants should have a strong teaching portfolio and be able to teach both introductory-level and upper-level courses. Effective communication and writing skills are required. The ideal candidate’s teaching, mentorship, and service will contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to department and University initiatives. The successful candidate will teach writing and other relevant courses in Environmental Studies (which could include Communication for Environmental Professionals, Environmental Issues, Sustainability, Environmental Advocacy & Action, Environmental Ethics, or other courses relevant to disciplinary expertise), identify and support internship opportunities for our majors, and mentor undergraduate majors in the ESBA Program (https://www.geology.pitt.edu/undergraduate/environmental-studies-ba).  Other programmatic duties may include overseeing and mentoring part-time instructors for the ESBA program; maintaining program databases and budgets; overseeing and modifying the ESBA Program curriculum as necessary; writing, editing, and coordinating the production of recruitment and promotional materials; and working with other university offices to recruit and track majors.

We seek a candidate with a post-baccalaureate degree, preferably a PhD, in an environmentally related field, or with equivalent background and experience relevant to the position. Review of applicants will begin March 15, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. The position is scheduled to begin in January 2026. 

Please apply online to: www.join.pitt.edu or https://tinyurl.com/PittESBA Applications should include:

  1. a 1-2 page cover letter describing teaching experience and disciplinary expertise;
  2. a current CV, including a list of courses taught and where;
  3. a 1-2 page statement of teaching philosophy or pedagogical practices;
  4. a teaching portfolio that demonstrates evidence of teaching effectiveness and includes student evaluations, one example assignment, and one example syllabus;
  5. a 1-2 page diversity statement documenting past, planned, or potential contributions or experiences relating to justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion that will advance the University of Pittsburgh’s commitment to excellence; and
  6. contact information (full name, title, and email) for three persons able to provide confidential professional letters of recommendation.

Please direct questions to the ESBA Search Committee Chair Dr. Brian Stewart (bstewart@pitt.edu).

The Department of Geology and Environmental Sciences offers multiple undergraduate and graduate programs including B.S. degrees in Geology and Environmental Science, a B.A. degree in Environmental Studies, a professional MS degree in GIS/remote sensing, a GIS/remote sensing certification, and a Ph.D. in Geology and Environmental Science. We are home to ~300 undergraduate and 35 graduate students.  Our faculty have broad expertise in Geology & Environmental Science, including environmental and isotope geochemistry, applied geophysics and tectonics, paleoclimatology, planetary science, remote sensing and GIS, geomorphology, hydrology, volcanology, environmental policy, and human-environment interactions. GES hosts the Pittsburgh Collaboratory for Water Research, Education, and Outreach and the Climate and Global Change Center. More information on the department can be found here: https://www.geology.pitt.edu

Located in an urban setting, the University of Pittsburgh campus offers easy access to potential teaching and outreach venues, including the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, the Carnegie Science Center, the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio Rivers, urban parks, and other universities. Pittsburgh ranks high on livability because it boasts a low cost of living, a stunning cityscape, and is home to several world-class museums and a thriving arts and food scene (https://www.eli.pitt.edu/about/pittsburgh-americas-most-livable-city). The city is located within a short drive of the Great Lakes and the rolling hills and forests of the Laurel Highlands and Allegheny Mountains.

University of Pittsburgh faculty receive a generous and comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement savings/pension plans; and tuition scholarships for dependents. Details are available at: https://www.hr.pitt.edu/benefits.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all. 

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assistant Professor in Hydrology & Water Sustainability (ID: 24006582)

Department of Geology and Environmental Science 

University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) 

The Department of Geology and Environmental Science (https://geology.pitt.edu/) at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in hydrology and water sustainability. Given the recent and expected environmental change that impacts water quality and its presence, the Department seeks a hydrologist to develop the capacity to understand these issues of regional, national, and global importance. We seek a colleague with expertise in identifying and modeling hydrologic change (e.g., human-, climatic-, or planetary-driven shifts) and an interest in solutions to water challenges. Our goal is to hire a colleague who uses a combination of quantitative field-based measurements, data-driven modeling, or remote sensing to better understand water-climate-human interactions. Specific areas of interest include but are not limited to surface water hydrology, groundwater hydrology, the interacting roles of climate variability and land use change on hydrologic processes, physical models of ecohydrologic processes from the plot to the global scale, as well as volcanic and planetary hydrology.

The successful candidate will complement existing research clusters and establish an externally funded, internationally recognized research program that complements existing strengths in the Department. Strong collaborative opportunities exist across the University, including the nationally awarded Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory (https://www.water.pitt.edu/ - a faculty-led group that drives knowledge co-production among local, regional, and national governments, non-profits, and community groups with a mission of finding sustainable research-based solutions to water challenges, the Climate and Global Change Center (https://www.climatecenter.pitt.edu/), the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation (https://www.sustainabilityinstitute.pitt.edu/), and the emerging Pitt Space Initiative. Other research areas in the Department include environmental biogeochemistry, surface processes, geophysics, volcanology, planetary science, and more. Teaching duties include undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate's area of expertise. The department offers a B.S. degree in Environmental Science, a B.S. degree in Geology, a B.A. degree in Environmental Studies, a Geology Minor, a GIS certificate program, a professional M.S. in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) & Remote Sensing, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Geology and Environmental Science. The Department is a highly interactive community dedicated to the mutual success of our faculty and students.  We offer low teaching loads and highly competitive start-up, compensation, and benefits packages. 

Interested candidates can apply online at www.join.pitt.edu. To ensure full consideration, complete applications should be received by October 1, 2024.  However, applications will be accepted for the duration of the search until the position is filled. A Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment, with the position scheduled to begin in Fall 2025, pending budgetary approval. Please direct questions to hydrojob@pitt.edu

Applications should include:

  1. a one-page cover letter;
  2. a curriculum vitae (CV);
  3. a teaching statement of less than two pages,
  4. a statement explaining their research accomplishments and future plans of less than three pages, and 4) a one-page description of how your scholarly activities (research, teaching, mentorship, service) demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion;
  5. copies of three relevant publications,
  6. names and contact information of four references  (no letters should be submitted at this stage of the search).

The University of Pittsburgh is a thriving research institution and the twelfth-largest recipient of federally sponsored research funding among U.S. universities, with world-class laboratory facilities and over $1.16 billion in annual research and development expenditures. Located in an urban setting, the University campus offers easy access to potential research, teaching, and outreach venues, including the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, the Carnegie Science Center, the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio Rivers, several urban watersheds, and proximity to long-term experimental catchments (Fernow, West Virginia), Carnegie Mellon University, and Astrobotic Technology. Pittsburgh ranks high on livability because it boasts a low cost of living, a stunning cityscape, and is home to several world-class museums and a thriving arts and food scene (https://www.eli.pitt.edu/about/pittsburgh-americas-most-livable-city). The city is located within a short drive of the Great Lakes and the rolling hills and forests of the Laurel Highlands and Allegheny Mountains.

University of Pittsburgh faculty receive a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement savings/pension plans; and tuition scholarships for dependents. Details are available at: https://www.hr.pitt.edu/benefits

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and diversity.  EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.