Assistant Professor, Climate Data Science & Environment

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth & Environment. This position, starting July 1, 2027, is part of the Environmental Data Science cluster hire.

We seek candidates whose climate research combines data science to advance understanding of climate change, extremes, and their global impacts. PhD required; ability to obtain external funding; teach across the Earth & Environment curriculum; supervise graduate research; collaborate

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent degree required at time of appointment.
• Experience obtaining external funding for a research program.
• Commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching, education, and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Supervise graduate research in PhD programs.
• Teach at all levels in the Earth & Environment curriculum.
• Maintain an externally funded research program.
• Collaborate across BU and national/international partners.

Skills

Data science

Teaching

Mentorship

Grant funding

Education

PhD or equivalent degree

Job description

Boston University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth & Environment. This position, starting July 1, 2027, is part of the Environmental Data Science cluster hire.

We seek candidates whose climate research combines data science to advance understanding of climate change, extremes, and their global impacts. PhD required; ability to obtain external funding; teach across the Earth & Environment curriculum; supervise graduate research; collaborate