Research Assistant Professor Mineral Resources Institute; MMRI) and Center Marine Resources and Environmental

Mississippi Mineral Resources Institute

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

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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• 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.

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,…