Energy Geoscience Position at Earth and Climate Sciences

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Energy Geoscience. The successful candidate will teach across energy topics, advise graduate and undergraduate students, and develop new courses within energy and the environment.

We seek a scholar using geoscience methods to advance energy transitions, such as geothermal energy, critical minerals, next-generation fuels, and geologic carbon storage, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Teach the equivalent of 2.5 semester-long courses per year across energy and energy-environment topics.
• Advise PhD students, Master’s projects, and undergraduate research.
• Develop new classes in the outlined energy research areas.

Skills

Geoscience methods

Energy systems

Teaching

Mentoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

Energy Geoscience Positionat Earth and Climate Sciences
Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Duke University, Durham NC

The Division of Earth and Climate Sciences (ECS) in the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University invites applicants for a tenure-track position asAssistant Professor inEnergy Geoscience.

ECSplansto hire an Earth Scientist whose research focuses onEnergy.We seek an innovative scholar who will develop a thriving research program using geoscience methods tohelp advanceongoingtransitionsin energyproductionand management, such asgeothermalenergy, explorationforcritical mineralsused inenergy technologies,geo-basedsynthesis ofnext-generationfuelslikehydrogen,geologiccarbon storage,underground disposal of nuclear waste,and other themes atthe energy-environment nexus,including those that relate toclimate change. Faculty within ECSbenefitfrom close interdisciplinary collaboration with social science, health science, and environmental science faculty within the Nicholas School and other schools at Duke.

Duke University is a world class research institution that prides itself on interdisciplinary scholarship,teachingand service. Science, policy, and solutions-oriented collaborations with programs outside of the NicholasSchoolincluding Engineering, Public Policy orMedicineare encouraged.

Teachingand AdvisingResponsibilities:The successful candidate willbe responsible forteachingthe equivalent of 2.5 semester-long courses each academic year acrossa portfolio of fundamental and appliedenergyandenergy and the environmenttopics. The ability to develop new classes in the research areas outlined above will make an important contribution to NSOE's vibrant Energy and Environment professionalmaster'sprogram and ECS's undergraduate major.The successful candidate will alsoadvisePhD students,professionalstudentMaster's Projects, and undergraduateresearch.

Location:The position will belocatedon the main campus of Duke University, fostering direct interactions between the faculty and students. Duke University alsomaintainsthe Duke Forest research forest as well as the Duke University Marine Lab.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Review ofapplicationswill beginOctober 31,2026and continue throughDecember 31, 2026, when the application window closes. Interested candidates should submit the following: a cover letter (with contact information); a curriculum vitae; a three-page research statement that includes a description of past research accomplishments, plans for future research, and their experience and approach to mentoring and supporting a diverse and inclusive research environment; a one-page statement describing their teaching philosophy, previous experiences, future plans for teaching, and experience and approach to fostering an inclusive learning and mentoring environment for their students; and three reference letters.Qualifications: PhD or equivalent in relevant field.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ethnicity, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Please note that Duke specifically seeks information about past misconduct or policy violations (in the past ten (10) years) and/or relevant pending investigations as part of the application process. Disclosures will not be an automatic bar tohiringbut, instead, willinitiatefurther dialogueregardingpast actions and steps taken to address them.Disclosures will not be shared with search committees during the application review process.