Jackson Endowed Chair in Computational Geosciences

Jackson Endowed Chair in Computational Geosciences

College/School/Unit: Jackson School of Geosciences

Department: Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences

Posted: Jun 8, 2026

Apply By: Open until filled

Description

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS) and the Oden
Institute for Computational Engineering & Sciences at The
University of Texas at Austin (UT) seek to hire a Professor at
full, tenured rank for the Jackson Endowed Chair in Computational
Geosciences.

We seek an outstanding scholar who will conduct cutting-edge
research to develop, advance, and apply innovative and
transformational computational approaches in the geosciences,
broadly defined. The successful candidate will be appointed jointly
between EPS and the Oden Institute, with 50% of the candidate's
teaching dedicated to EPS's undergraduate and graduate teaching
mission, and 50% of the teaching in the Oden Institute's graduate
program in Computational Science, Engineering and Mathematics. We
thus seek a candidate whose research and teaching skills lie at the
forefront of both the computational sciences and the Earth and
planetary sciences.

The Oden Institute is an interdisciplinary unit that draws its
faculty from across five of UT's schools and colleges. As one of
the global leaders in interdisciplinary computational science,
engineering, and mathematics, the Oden Institute's mission is to
provide the interdisciplinary environment that enables outstanding
research, fosters high-impact collaborations, and advances graduate
education in the field of computational science and
engineering.

As part of the Jackson School of Geosciences (www.jsg.utexas.edu),
the Dept. of Earth and Planetary Sciences (https://eps.jsg.utexas.edu/) is
a leading department combining interdisciplinary scope with
excellence. EPS has over 50 faculty and a community of research
scientists with a broad range of specialties, as well as access to
outstanding research facilities and support. The Jackson School is
nationally ranked in the Earth Sciences (No. 4), with three
subdisciplines ranking in the top 5.

JSG and Oden also partner with other UT entities including within
the Cockrell School of Engineering, the College of Natural
Sciences, the Texas Advanced Computing Center, the Center for
Planetary Systems Habitability, and the Center for Space Research,
and maintain extensive external partnerships nationally and
internationally. The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal
Opportunity Employer located in a thriving metropolitan area with a
dynamic, multicultural community of 2.5 million people.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment.

Application Instructions

The successful applicant is expected to establish a vibrant,
externally funded research program. Interested applicants should
submit a cover letter, CV including list of publications, three
page research statement including a broader vision for
computational geoscience, a teaching and mentoring statement, and a
list of three individuals who would be able to provide letters of
reference. Submit copies of these materials online via Interfolio.
Review of applications will begin August 31, 2026, and will
continue until the position is filled. Questions concerning the
search can be addressed to Patrick Heimbach (heimbach@utexas.edu)
or Thorsten Becker (twb@ig.utexas.edu), and about the application
and submissions process to EPSoffice@jsg.utexas.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all
applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and
affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of
equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability,
religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and
activities, and admissions.

To apply, visit https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/185105

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