Assistant/Associate Professor, Earth System Modeling

European Geosciences Union (EGU); New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale University is inviting applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor in Earth System Modeling within its Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. This tenure-track role, expected to begin in July 2026, seeks candidates who will develop and implement research programs addressing key scientific questions related to the Earth as a system.

The successful candidate will engage in teaching, advising students, and facilitating interdisciplinary work. A PhD and a record of scholarly impact and excellence in teaching are required. Candidates should apply through the provided online application platform for full consideration before November 15, 2025.

Qualifications

• Strong prospects for exceptional scholarly impact and teaching excellence.
• Ability to develop and implement an independent, externally funded research program.
• Experience in advising students in foundational areas of Earth system science.

Responsibilities

• Develop outstanding research programs in Earth system modeling.
• Advise students and teach courses in Earth system science.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary research initiatives.

Skills

Research program development

Teaching excellence

Interdisciplinary research facilitation

Modeling approaches development

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

Position

Assistant/Associate Professor, Earth System Modeling

Employer

Yale University, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS)

Homepage

http://earth.yale.edu/

Location

New Haven, United States of America

Sector

Academic

Relevant divisions

• Cryospheric Sciences (CR)
• Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Petrology & Volcanology (GMPV)
• Hydrological Sciences (HS)

Type

Full time

Level

Experienced

Salary

Open

Preferred Education

PhD

Application deadline

9 October 2026

Posted

15 October 2025

Job Description

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS) at Yale University invites applications for a tenure‑track appointment in the broadly defined area of Earth system modeling. A start date of July 2026 or later is expected for this position. We anticipate an appointment at the Assistant Professor level, but exceptional candidates at the Associate Professor level (with tenure) will also be considered. Examples of relevant areas include (but are not limited to) large‑scale dynamics and feedbacks among physical, chemical, and biological processes at Earth’s surface, in the ocean, and in the atmosphere; the past evolution of Earth’s climate; coupling of biogeochemical cycling and climate dynamics in the past and present; and development of predictive frameworks for forecasting future global change and its impacts on the Earth system. We are especially interested in candidates who develop, test, and use new modeling approaches to address key scientific questions related to the Earth as a system and its evolution through time.

Qualifications

We seek candidates who will develop outstanding research programs, who have strong prospects for exceptional scholarly impact and teaching excellence, and who will enhance the existing strengths of the Department and University. The successful applicant will develop and implement an independent, externally funded research program; advise students; facilitate interdisciplinary research; and teach courses in Earth system science and related areas.

How to apply

1. Letter of application (~1 page)
2. Curriculum vitae including a full list of publications
3. Statement of research interests (~3 pages)
4. Statement of interests in teaching, mentoring, and broader impacts (~2–3 pages). Broader impacts may include, for example, public education and outreach activities, efforts to strengthen academic communities, and other positive societal benefits.

Applicants at the Assistant Professor level should arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be uploaded at the time of application. Applications should be submitted online at https://apply.interfolio.com/174637. Those that arrive before November 15, 2025, will receive full consideration.

For information regarding the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, visit our web site at http://earth.yale.edu. Questions regarding the application process can be addressed to John Wettlaufer, search committee chair ([e-mail]).