Professor – Geochemistry and Climate Systems Engineering (CSEi)

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 155,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago invites applications for a tenured Professor position in geochemistry and climate systems engineering within the Geophysical Sciences Department in Chicago. The successful candidate will hold a faculty appointment and contribute to the Climate Systems Engineering initiative.

We seek leaders with a doctoral degree, a strong independent research record, and a collaborative mindset. Salary ranges from $155,000 to $210,000 for a nine-month appointment, with possible summer

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree required.
• Evidence of leadership in the field and a record of independent research.

Skills

Leadership in field

Independent research

Education

Doctoral Degree

Job description

Professor – Geochemistry and Climate Systems Engineering (CSEi)

Department of the Geophysical Sciences, Physical Sciences Division
Position Type: Faculty
Salary Range: $155,000 - $210,000. This base salary range is for a nine-month academic appointment. Individuals may be eligible for summer salary. This position may be eligible for a taxable moving allowance.
Chicago, IL

Oct 15, 2026

Description

The Department of the Geophysical Sciences at the University of Chicago invites applications for tenured faculty positions at the rank of 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

• Doctoral Degree
• Evidence of leadership in the field and a record of independent research.

Additional Information

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.

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