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The Department of the Geophysical Sciences at The University of Chicago seeks applications for one or more tenure-track faculty positions. We are interested in outstanding scientists who address fundamental questions about the physics, chemistry, biology, and history of Earth and other planetary bodies. Appointments will generally be at the level of Assistant Professor, but we will consider more senior appointments in exceptional cases. Candidates must have completed the Ph.D. prior to appointment.

Applicants must apply through the University's Academic Jobs website, academiccareers.uchicago.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50699 and upload a cover letter and a curriculum vitae at that website. In addition, applicants must email a single pdf file containing a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, and contact information for three or more referees to: faculty_positions@geosci.uchicago.edu. For information on our department, visit http://geosci.uchicago.edu. Review of completed applications will begin on December 15, 2009; and will continue until all positions are filled. To ensure full consideration, all application materials should be received by that date.