Research Assistant Professor - Computational Geosciences

Department:

Mississippi Mineral Resources Institute

Job Summary:

Performs a limited range of duties with a principal assignment(s)
for conducting research. Not eligible for tenure.

Job Description:

The Mississippi Mineral Resources Institute (MMRI) and the Center
for Marine Resources and Environmental Technology (CMRET) at the
University of Mississippi invite applications for a
non-tenure-track Assistant Research Professor specializing in
Computational Geosciences, beginning in January 2027.

This is a full-time, 12-month, grant-funded research appointment
initially offered for one year, with the possibility of extension
for up to two additional years, subject to funding availability and
satisfactory performance.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mathematics,
computational methods, scientific programming, and advanced data
analytics, with demonstrated experience applying AI and ML
techniques to geoscientific problems. Areas of particular interest
include remote sensing, bathymetric and topographic data analysis,
acoustic imaging, geophysical data processing, and the
characterization and imaging of Earth's surface and subsurface
environments, including marine settings.

The successful candidate is expected to develop and contribute to
an active research program involving computational geosciences,
advanced data analysis, and the development of innovative AI/ML
methodologies for interpreting complex geospatial and geophysical
datasets.

The candidate will actively participate in research, student
mentoring, and service activities within MMRI-CMRET, which operates
within the University of Mississippi School of Engineering. The
position offers opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration
with the School's nine academic departments, as well as national
and international research partners.

Applicants should demonstrate substantial expertise in
computational sciences, mathematics, acoustics, data analytics,
scientific programming, and/or geosciences, supported by
peer-reviewed publications, externally funded research, or other
significant scholarly accomplishments.

Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in
independent research and a demonstrated ability to work effectively
within interdisciplinary and collaborative research teams are
highly desirable.

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Job Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct original research involving artificial intelligence,

machine learning, and computational methods applied to
geoscientific problems.

• Develop, implement, and validate advanced computational

algorithms for processing, analyzing, and interpreting geophysical,
acoustic, bathymetric, topographic, and remote sensing
datasets.

• Contribute to the preparation of research proposals and the

pursuit of external funding from federal agencies, industry, and
other sponsors.

• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals

and present results at national and international conferences.

• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students engaged in

computational geoscience and related research activities.

• Collaborate with MMRI-CMRET researchers, faculty across the

School of Engineering, and external academic, government, and
industry partners.

• Participate in institute research initiatives, project

management, technical reporting, and other scholarly and service
activities.

Position Expectations

This is an in-person position based at the University of
Mississippi, main campus in Oxford (MS). The successful candidate
is expected to maintain a regular on-campus presence and actively
participate in the daily research and collaborative activities of
MMRI-CMRET.

The successful candidate must demonstrate professionalism,
effective communication skills, and the ability to establish and
maintain productive, collegial working relationships with faculty,
staff, students, and external research partners.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering,

Physics, Geophysics, or a closely related discipline from an
accredited institution of higher education, conferred by the date
of appointment.

• Demonstrated experience in scientific computing, mathematical

modeling, programming, data analytics, artificial intelligence, or
machine learning.

• Evidence of an active research agenda, or demonstrated

potential to establish a productive research program, in
computational science and/or geosciences.

• Evidence of experience or demonstrated potential for effective

mentoring of undergraduate or graduate students, particularly in
computational and data-intensive research.

Preferred Qualifications

• Postdoctoral research experience or equivalent professional

research experience in a university, research institute, national
laboratory, or comparable research organization.

• Significant experience in seafloor imaging, marine geophysical

mapping, bathymetric data analysis, and/or acoustic remote
sensing.

• Advanced proficiency in developing and applying AI/ML

algorithms to large, complex geospatial or geophysical
datasets.

• Record of peer-reviewed scientific publications and

participation in externally funded research projects related to
computational geosciences.

• Evidence of effective collaboration within multidisciplinary

research teams at the national or international level.

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional
References (name, email, business title).

Education Qualifications:

PhD (Required)

Experience:

Related Experience

Interview Requirement:

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an
interview must notify the Department of Equal
Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable
accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement:

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employment practice, education program, or education activity to
all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable
laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does
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orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship,
national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic
information.

Background Check Statement:

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campus community. UM conducts background investigations for
applicants being considered for employment. Background
investigations include a criminal history record check, and when
appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history
check.