Environmental Scientist in Climate Change Research

The University of Utah is seeking a faculty member for a position in climate science and policy. The role involves conducting high-impact research, supporting teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, and fostering an inclusive community. Candidates with expertise in climate extremes, modeling, impacts, and related fields are encouraged to apply. Collaboration opportunities exist across various departments.
Job Summary

The University of Utah invites applications for a faculty position in climate science and policy. We seek outstanding researchers who can contribute to the development of innovative solutions for mitigating and adapting to climate change.

The successful candidate will be expected to pursue high-impact research programs, effectively support our teaching mission at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and contribute to a diverse and inclusive intellectual community.

We are particularly interested in candidates with strengths in any of the following areas: climate and weather extremes, modeling of climate processes, climate change impacts and forecasting, climate detection and attribution, biosphere-atmosphere interactions, paleoclimate and Earth's history, climate and water resources, and quantitative climate biology.

The University of Utah offers exceptional opportunities for research collaboration across multiple departments, including the Departments of Atmospheric Sciences, Geology and Geophysics, and the School of Biological Sciences.