Assistant Professor in Terrestrial Biogeosciences

University of California - Irvine; Irvine (CA); In loco; USD 84.000 - 109.000; Tempo pieno

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The Department of Earth System Science at UC Irvine invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position focused on advancing fundamental understanding of terrestrial ecosystems and their responses to global environmental change.

We welcome candidates pursuing innovative research in vegetation dynamics, ecosystem demography, disturbance processes, carbon and water cycles, and climate interactions, using conceptual, observational, computational, or experimental approaches.

Competenze

• PhD in Earth System Science or related field.
• Strong record of peer‑reviewed scholarship.
• Clear vision for an externally funded research program and teaching excellence.

Mansioni

• Develop and lead an externally funded research program.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and mentor students.
• Contribute to service and coordination within ESS and the university.

Conoscenze

Peer‑reviewed scholarship

Teaching experience

Externally funded research vision

Formazione

Doctoral degree in Earth System Science or related discipline

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Position overview

Salary range: The salary range for this position is $84,100-$108,900. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Professor and Professor of Teaching Series - Academic Year Regular Scales. \"Off-scale salaries\" and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Application Window

Open date: October 22, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Dec 28, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Jan 15, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Department of Earth System Science (ESS) at the University of California, Irvine, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position focused on advancing fundamental understanding of terrestrial ecosystems and their responses to global environmental change.

We encourage applications from candidates pursuing innovative research in areas that may include, but are not limited to, vegetation dynamics and ecosystem demography, disturbance processes, plant ecology and ecosystem functioning, carbon, nutrient and water cycles, land-atmosphere interactions, ecohydrology, climate adaptation and mitigation, and the response of ecosystems to environmental change. We welcome candidates who work in natural or managed systems using conceptual, observational, computational, or experimental approaches. We are particularly interested in candidates who integrate multiple approaches to address fundamental questions about terrestrial ecosystems and their role in the Earth System.

Applicants must have a doctoral degree and are expected to have a strong record of peer-reviewed scholarship, a compelling vision for an innovative and externally funded research program and for excellence in teaching and mentoring. The position is expected to begin July 1, 2027. UCI is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). UCI is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples, supports work-life balance through an array of family-friendly policies, and is dedicated to broadening participation in higher education. Compensation is competitive and includes priority access to purchase on-campus faculty housing at below-market prices.

UC Irvine's ESS department was founded to explore the global environmental changes that occur on human time scales. The department includes faculty from a wide range of academic backgrounds (Home | ESS).

If you have questions, please contact [e-mail]. Review of applications will begin December 28, 2026.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Doctoral degree in Earth System Science or related discipline, with research experience in terrestrial biogeosciences or a related field.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.


• Cover Letter


• Statement of Research


• Reflective Teaching and Mentoring Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.
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Job location

Irvine, CA