Meierjurgen Faculty Fellow - Earth Sciences

The University of Oregon is seeking a Meierjurgen Faculty Fellow in Earth Sciences for a three-month residential fellowship during the 2025-2026 academic year. The position involves collaboration with faculty and graduate students, requiring a PhD in geology or a related field. The fellowship includes salary and support for travel/living, with the candidate expected to reside on campus and participate in departmental activities.
Meierjurgen Faculty Fellow - Earth Sciences

Job no: 534797

Work type: Faculty - Other

Location: Eugene, OR

Categories: Research/Scientific/Grants, Student
Life/Services, Instruction, Earth Science

Department: CAS Earth Sciences

Rank: Research Associate

Annual Basis: 9 Month

Review of Applications Begins

December 30, 2024; position open until filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Complete applications must include a one-page letter of intent
indicating the desired term of residence, faculty member you would
like to collaborate with, and a complete curriculum vitae.

Department Summary

The Department of Earth Sciences is an instructional department
within the College of Arts and Sciences that supports significant
research activities in a wide range of fields in Earth and
Environmental Science. The department includes approximately 30
faculty (including TTF and NTTF), 60+ graduate students, and 100+
undergraduate majors. Research and graduate education in the
Department of Earth Sciences focuses on the following subfields:
(a) Geophysics: tectonics, seismology, remote sensing, and fault
mechanics, as well as earthquake hazards; (b) Volcanology:
geochemistry, physical volcanology, igneous petrology, and volcanic
systems modeling; (c) Climate science: glaciology, paleoclimate and
glacial modeling, oceanography, and ice physics; (d) Paleontology:
vertebrate paleontology, paleoecology, paleobiogeography, and
phylogenetics; (e) Surface processes: Geochemical modeling,
hydrology, soil and aqueous geochemistry, landslides, sedimentology
and stratigraphy, geomorphology, and fluid mechanics; (f) Planetary
Geology: space physics, astrobiology, and planetary
interiors.

Position Summary

The Department of Earth Sciences invites applications for a
three-month residential fellowship as a Meierjurgen Faculty Fellow
for one term during the academic year 2025-2026. The Meierjurgen
Fellowship provides the opportunity for faculty on sabbatical and
visiting researchers from other universities and institutes to
collaborate with those in the Department of Earth Sciences. This
endowment-funded position provides for salary, travel, and/or
living support for a term. Requirements are one term in residence
(UO is on the quarter system, so this is approximately 11 weeks)
and one departmental seminar.

The Department and University house an array of modern
instrumentation (e.g. igneous petrology laboratories, stable
isotope lab, SEM, CT-scanning facility), and opportunities for
geologic field work are only a short drive away. This position will
collaborate on research with faculty and graduate students and will
have the opportunity to use departmental facilities or work at
field sites during the contract period. Candidates with experience
serving the needs of diverse populations are strongly
desired.

Minimum Requirements
• PhD in geology or related field.

Preferred Qualifications
• Record of academic merit based on research and publications,
teaching experience/excellence, service, and/or
leadership.
• Record of and potential for collaborative ties with faculty and
graduate students as demonstrated through activities such as
research or teaching collaborations, mentorship, and professional
networking opportunities.
• Experience serving the needs of diverse populations.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful
completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits
package to eligible employees, including health insurance,
retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about
benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative
action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance
with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals
to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected
status, including veteran and disability status. The University is
committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and
employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in
connection with the application process, please contact us at
uocareers@uoregon.edu or
541-346-5112.

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national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions),
age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including
family medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship,
service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state
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To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/534797/meierjurgen-faculty-fellow-earth-sciences

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