Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor (Open Rank), Geochemistry and Climate Systems Engineering (CSEi)

Association for Women Geoscientists; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions in geochemistry, broadly defined, within the Department of Geophysical Sciences. Appointments may be at Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor levels, with a special emphasis on contributions to climate systems engineering.

Successful candidates will join a world-leading initiative and engage in collaborative research spanning open-system carbon removal, sunlight reflection methods, and glacial ice

Qualifications

• Completion of all requirements for a doctoral degree is required prior to appointment.
• Evidence of leadership in the field and a record of independent research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in geochemistry and climate systems engineering.
• Collaborate across disciplines within the Climate Systems Engineering initiative.
• Teach and mentor students in relevant graduate and undergraduate courses.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Research leadership

Education

Doctoral degree

Job description

Position Description

The University of Chicago invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, and tenured faculty positions at the ranks of Associate Professor and Professor in geochemistry, broadly defined, from scholars whose research will make significant contributions to climate systems engineering. The University is building a world-leading Climate Systems Engineering initiative (climateengineering.uchicago.edu) with multiple faculty hires spanning open-system carbon removal, sunlight reflection methods, and interventions to limit the loss of glacial ice. The successful candidate will hold a faculty appointment in the Department of the Geophysical Sciences and be a member of the Climate Systems Engineering initiative. Examples of relevant expertise include but are not limited to: mineral dissolution and weathering kinetics, carbonate chemistry and alkalinity cycling, mineral carbonation, ocean or soil biogeochemistry, trace metal and nutrient cycling, or subglacial water-rock interaction.

Applications are welcomed from scholars who have not previously worked on climate systems engineering. Research on climate systems engineering is inherently interdisciplinary, so we seek individuals with a track record of collaboration beyond their discipline; the University’s culture is highly collaborative.

This position is benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Qualifications

Assistant Professor: Completion of all requirements for a doctoral degree is required prior to appointment.

Associate Professor and Professor: Doctoral degree. Evidence of leadership in the field and a record of independent research.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email [e-mail] with their request.

The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.

Base salary ranges, by rank:

• Assistant Professor: $120,000 - $150,000
• Associate Professor: $130,000 - $165,000
• Professor: $155,000 - $210,000

The base salary ranges are for a nine-month academic appointment. Individuals may be eligible for summer salary. This position may be eligible for a taxable moving allowance.