Faculty position at Rice University

The Department of Earth Science at Rice University seeks an outstanding scientist at the junior level who studies the physical, chemical, or biological aspects of fluids in porous or fractured media with applications to energy resources or greenhouse-gas management. Specialties of interest include, but are not limited to, organic or aqueous geochemistry, reactive flow, rock properties, or geophysical imaging. We particularly encourage applications from, and nominations of, women and minorities. Successful candidates are expected to direct an active research program, supervise graduate research, and teach courses for undergraduate and graduate students. Details about the department and its facilities can be found at

http://earthscience.rice.edu.

Applications received by November 15th, 2009, will receive fullest consideration. Please send a CV, research and teaching statements, and names of five or more references to:

Search Committee Chair
Department of Earth Science, MS-126
Rice University, PO Box 1892
Houston, TX 77251-1892.

Rice is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.