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Hello CIG community,

The Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences (Brown University) has a tenure track job opening for a Planetary Scientist (broadly defined) at the Assistant Professor level. (Ad pasted below my signature.)

Please consider applying yourself or share with someone you think would be interested.

Best,

Harriet


The Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences at Brown University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Planetary Sciences. We encourage candidates from all fields of planetary science and exploration to apply. The appointment will begin on July 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. The successful candidate must be engaged in a strong research program with the potential to influence the field, demonstrate the intention to obtain external funding, and demonstrate potential for excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching and advising in the Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences. Candidates must have received a PhD by the time of appointment. To apply, go to https://apply.interfolio.com/173797 and submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, three reference letters, and statements describing how you would contribute to the research and teaching missions of our diverse and inclusive university community. Review of applications will begin on October 20, 2025. To receive full consideration applicants should submit all materials by that date. For further information contact the search committee chair, Chris Huber (christian_huber@brown.edu).

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