Assistant Professor in Climate Data Science
Boston University seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Climate Data Science to advance interdisciplinary research and teaching.
Best for:Best for climate scientists and data science researchers with a strong publication record and expertise in Earth system modeling or climate data analytics.
Overview
Boston University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Climate Data Science within the Department of Earth & Environment, starting July 1, 2027. This position forms part of an ongoing cluster hire in Environmental Data Science and collaborates closely with the Faculty of Computing and Data Sciences. The successful candidate will employ data science methodologies to investigate the physical basis of climate, climate variability, and global environmental change. Responsibilities include maintaining an externally funded research program, supervising PhD students, and teaching across the department curriculum. The appointee will also engage with broader university initiatives such as the Institute for Global Sustainability and the Urban Biogeoscience and Environmental Health program.
What you'll do
- Develop and sustain an externally funded independent research program focusing on climate data science and environmental systems.
- Supervise and mentor graduate students within PhD research programs.
- Teach courses at all levels within the Earth & Environment curriculum.
- Collaborate with faculty across university-wide initiatives, including the Faculty of Computing and Data Sciences and the Institute for Global Sustainability.
- Contribute to departmental service, academic governance, and the intellectual community of the university.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Expertise in physical climate science, climate variability, or climate change mechanisms
- Proficiency in advanced data science methodologies, machine learning, or large-scale data analytics applied to Earth systems
- Demonstrated ability or clear potential to secure external research funding
- Commitment to excellence and innovation in undergraduate and graduate teaching and student mentorship
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-06 · open until filled
Interested candidates must submit their application materials online through the designated academic jobs portal. Ensure all required documents, including a cover letter, CV, and research and teaching statements, are uploaded prior to the review date.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Research statement
- Teaching & mentorship statement
- Three representative reprints
- Three reference letters
Contact
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