an Assistant Professor in Climate Science
About the role
Stanford University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the field of Climate Science. The home department may be any of the seven departments in the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, with the final choice dependent on the preferences of the candidate and the department.
Scope of the search
The scope of the search is broad, and we welcome applications from scholars studying all aspects of climate science, including climate processes, climate-change impacts, and sustainability engineering. Relevant approaches may be modeling and theoretical studies, laboratory and field work, and synthesis of modern, historical, and satellite data.
Qualifications
- Completed or soon-to-complete PhD in related fields
Application materials
Applications must include:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Contact information for three reference letter writers
- Research statement (maximum 2 pages)
- Teaching statement (maximum 1 page)
The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, and perspectives. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these values.
Deadline
The deadline to submit your application is November 1, 2026. Later applications may be considered at the discretion of the search committee.
Pay
The expected base pay range for this position is Assistant Professor: $143,500 – $180,000. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.
For general questions regarding this position, please contact Haley Mees at hmees@stanford.edu.