Asst/Assoc/Full PROFESSOR

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan's CLaSP department invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position focused on weather systems and atmospheric dynamics. The candidate will apply high-resolution weather and climate modeling, with emphasis on forecasting and AI-driven approaches.

Ideal applicants will build an internationally recognized program, mentor students across programs, and contribute to teaching while advancing diversity and collaborative culture within the department and

Qualifications

• PhD in meteorology, atmospheric science, or climate sciences or related field.
• Strong foundation in weather systems and atmospheric dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Develop an internationally recognized research program.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
• Contribute to teaching across undergraduate and graduate levels; foster diversity and collaboration.

Skills

Atmospheric dynamics

Weather modeling

Forecasting

ML/AI in meteorology

Education

PhD in atmospheric or climate sciences

Tools

ML frameworks

Job description

Who We Are

The Department of Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering (CLaSP) is housed within the University of Michigan's (U-M) College of Engineering in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The CLaSP research portfolio spans climate, space, and planetary science with annual research expenditures of $30 million. CLaSP has 25 tenured and tenure-track faculty members, 26 research faculty, over 50 undergraduates and 110 graduate students. CLaSP offers an exciting research and teaching environment with wide scope and rich expertise within the department as well as diversified interdisciplinary opportunities within the university. The research themes in CLaSP include weather and climate modeling and observations, atmospheric dynamics, radiation and remote sensing, atmospheric chemistry and air pollution, atmosphere-biosphere interactions, as well as hydrosphere and cryosphere research. Please visit the CLaSP website to explore the breadth and depth of our research: https://clasp.engin.umich.edu/

Mission Statement

Michigan Engineering's vision is to be the world's preeminent college of engineering serving the common good. This global outlook, leadership focus, and service commitment permeate our culture. Our vision is supported by a mission and values that, together, provide the framework for all that we do. Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: https://strategicvision.engin.umich.edu/.

Job Summary

The U-M CLaSP department invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position. We seek to hire a faculty member at the assistant professor level whose research advances our understanding of weather systems and extreme weather, with a strong foundation in atmospheric dynamics and the coupled Earth system. Areas of expertise could include high-resolution weather and climate modeling and forecasting; the detection and attribution of extreme events; and assessments of the subseasonal-to-seasonal or decadal evolution of weather and climate. Machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) methods are widely applied in meteorology and atmospheric modeling and are revolutionizing prediction and forecasting; we expect the successful candidate to contribute a high level of expertise in this area.

Responsibilities

We seek candidates capable of developing an internationally recognized research program, competing successfully for external funding, mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, contributing to our educational mission at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and strengthening the culture, diversity, and collaborative environment of the department, college, and university. We value applicants whose research and teaching interests are interdisciplinary and have the potential to address real-world weather and climate impacts.

Required Qualifications

A PhD in a subject related to meteorological, atmospheric, or climate sciences, or other relevant disciplines in sciences or engineering is required.

Desired Qualifications

Postgraduate research experience

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process will start on November 14, 2026. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.