Employment Opportunities

EAPS is an academic community of approximately 40 faculty, 100 research staff including postdocs, and 175 students who study integrated aspects of Earth and planetary sciences, including through partnership with the MIT-Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) Joint Program. EAPS is committed to academic excellence and to fostering an intellectually vibrant, equitable and inclusive environment.

We seek outstanding and collegial scientists who have the potential for innovation and leadership in research, and share our Principles of Community.

Questions? Contact our Human Resources Administrator


Faculty Positions

EAPS invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level or higher; position starts September 1, 2026, or a mutually agreed-upon date thereafter.

We seek candidates who connect geophysics to other domains in the following broad areas: (i) cryosphere of Earth and/or other planetary bodies; (ii) geodynamics and planetary interiors; or (iii) fluid-rock interactions, including applications to petrology, Earth resources, carbon sequestration, and energy supply. We welcome candidates who use any approach or combination of approaches, including observation, theory, modeling, and experimentation. Exceptional candidates in other areas of geophysics or at higher ranks will be considered.

Successful candidates are expected to have the potential for innovation and leadership in research and a commitment to teaching courses and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels in Earth and planetary sciences.

Applications and other materials, including (a) a curriculum vitae, (b) a research statement, (c) a teaching and mentoring statement, and (d) three letters of recommendation sent by the referees, should be submitted through the portal at Academic Jobs Online, Job ID #30224. Your teaching and mentoring statement can also include topics such as service, outreach, or other means of supporting the educational environment.

A PhD in Earth Sciences or a closely related field is required by the start of employment.

To receive full consideration, complete applications must be submitted by October 1, 2025.

Questions? Contact Rachel Ward, HR Administrator

Postdoctoral Positions

While occasionally postdoctoral opportunities will be listed below, there is no single, comprehensive list of available opportunities since the positions depend on faculty sponsorship. 

Candidates interested in postdoctoral study in EAPS are encouraged to discover our research and contact faculty members directly.

EAPS also sponsors a Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships Program which typically appoints two new fellows through a competitive process each fall.

Research Positions

No postings at this time.

Administrative Positions

EAPS seeks a skilled professional to provide high-level administrative support to faculty and research groups. Duties include complex travel coordination, reimbursements, and event planning; managing procurement, credit card transactions, and research grant reconciliations; supporting office and lab operations by ordering supplies, coordinating shipments, and overseeing space assignments, signage, and facility work orders; assisting with field trips and workshops involving internal and external collaborators; maintaining common areas, updating websites, and scheduling appointments for faculty and visitors; liaising with HR on onboarding logistics for new personnel and students; supporting department-wide initiatives in collaboration with the EAPS Headquarters team; and performing special projects and other administrative duties as assigned.

REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of three years of experience in a fast-paced office environment; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); solid communication skills; the ability to adapt quickly to new software and systems; highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines; demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with sound judgment and problem-solving skills; a self-starter who takes initiative and maintains a high level of accuracy. 

PREFERRED: Experience with MIT systems such as SAP. 

More information about careers at MIT can be found at hr.mit.edu/jobs, including FAQs about the application process, pay grades, and benefits.

Job ID Number: 25067 -5

MIT is an equal opportunity employer.

We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin. See MIT’s full policy on nondiscrimination. 

MIT considers equivalent combinations of experience and education for certain jobs. All candidates who believe they possess equivalent experience and education are encouraged to apply.

Employment is contingent upon the complete of a satisfactory background check.


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