Assistant/Associate Research Professors at CGS, UMD

Integrated Assessment Modeling Consortium (IAMC); College Park (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university research center in College Park, Maryland is seeking Assistant/Associate Research Professors to focus on national climate strategy modeling and analysis. The ideal candidates will possess a strong research record in areas such as non-CO2 greenhouse gas emissions and state climate action. This is a three-year, renewable, non-tenure-track position. Applicants should demonstrate compelling achievements in research production and fundraising. The priority deadline for applications is April 18, 2026.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record of research production.
• Experience in field leadership and fundraising.
• Knowledge of national climate strategy modeling and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on climate, energy, and sustainability strategies.
• Engage in state or subnational climate actions.
• Analyze non-CO2 greenhouse gas emissions.

Skills

Research production

Field leadership

Fundraising

Experience in research-policy interface

Job description

Assistant/Associate Research Professors at CGS, UMD

The Center for Global Sustainability (CGS,cgs.umd.edu ) at the University of Maryland (UMD) seeks to hire up to three Associate Research Professors or Assistant Research Professors in the area of national climate strategy modeling and analysis. Candidates should have a demonstrated track record, appropriate to rank, of research production, field leadership, fundraising, and experience in the research-policy interface. This is a three-year, renewable, non-tenure-track research faculty position within CGS and the larger School of Public Policy at UMD. This position is primarily focused on research; teaching is not a requirement of the position but may be possible. The ideal candidate will have a strong research record and broader experience in one or more of the following topical areas:

• Climate, energy, and sustainability strategies in the United States, Indonesia, India, China, and/or Brazil. Complementary expertise in other countries or regional contexts is also welcome.
• Non-CO2 greenhouse gas emissions, including methane
• State or subnational climate action in the United States, internationally, or in other major economies

For more details and to apply, please follow thelink . The priority deadlineisApril 18, 2026.