Tenure-track faculty position in geological oceanography
Florida, USA
The College of Marine Science at the University of South Florida (USF) invites applications from Hydrographers or Marine Geophysicists whose research complements the strengths of the current faculty. They seek a hypothesis-driven, ocean-going scientist who uses a process-based approach to understand problems central to mapping the seafloor and its connections to Earth systems past, present, and future. The candidate will use innovative tools and multidisciplinary approaches to mapping the seafloor and subseafloor over a broad range of spatial and temporal scales. Successful candidates may take advantage of national and international initiatives in blue economy/green transition, scientific ocean drilling site surveys, economic seafloor investigations, fishery surveys, passive and active ocean acoustics, etc.
Candidates will be selected on the basis of their potential to conduct transformative research within their discipline, their productivity with respect to peer reviewed publications, acquisition of external research funding, potential for outstanding mentoring and teaching, and commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive working environment. The successful candidate is expected to teach courses in Hydrography, Marine Geophysics, and other relevant specialty courses at the graduate level.
Minimum requirements:
Must have a Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline at the time of hire, with research experience in the field of Geological Oceanography, with emphasis in Hydrography or Marine Geophysics.
For more information
Please visit the website here or contact Dr. David Naar (naar@usf.edu) or Tim Trowbridge (ttrowbridge@usf.edu).
This position will be open until filled; however, priority review of applications will begin by January 26, 2026. Appointment is expected to commence in Fall 2026.
