Geophysics

The Department of Earth Sciences at Boston University invites  
applications for a tenure track position in Solid Earth Geophysics,  
starting September 1, 2007. We seek an applicant in research areas  
across a range of subdisciplines, including global-scale earth  
structure, numerical or experimental solid-earth geodynamics, or  
crustal geophysics.

The successful applicant will be expected to supervise graduate  
research in M.A. and Ph.D. programs, maintain an externally funded  
research program, and teach at all levels in the Earth Sciences  
curriculum. The research should complement departmental expertise in  
seismology, rock physics, geochemistry, and surface processes.  
Interaction is encouraged with allied departments including Geography  
& Environment, Chemistry, and Physics, as well as the Center for  
Remote Sensing and the B.U. Marine Program. For more information  
about the Department, see http://www.bu.edu/es. A Ph.D. at the time  
of appointment is required.

Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a statement of research  
and teaching interests, and the names and addresses of at least three  
referees to: Search Committee Chair, Department of Earth Sciences,  
Boston University, 675 Commonwealth Ave., Boston MA 02215 USA; email:  
earth@bu.edu. Review of applications will begin on November 17, 2006.  
Women and underrepresented minorities are particularly encouraged to  
apply. Boston University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action  
employer.