"Assistant Professor in Atmospheric Dynamics"

Position Description

The Department of Atmospheric and Climate Science at the University of Washington invites applications for a full-time, 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position. The proposed starting date is September 16, 2025. The successful candidate will strengthen research and teaching in atmospheric dynamics, including weather and climate phenomena, using observations, modeling, and/or theory. Areas include tropical meteorology, dynamics of convective systems, regional and global-scale climate variability, extreme events, or predictability on sub-seasonal to decadal time scales. The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses and support departmental missions through service. All faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.

Positive factors include a productive research record with publications in top journals and presentations at conferences. The applicant will work collaboratively with faculty and mentor students from diverse backgrounds. The initial appointment is for three years, with renewal possible.

The base salary range is $9,500 - $14,000 per month, commensurate with experience. Other compensation may include a moving allowance, relocation incentive, and limited summer salary. The department resides in the College of the Environment, fostering collaborations across disciplines like ecology, biology, geology, and more. The department strives for an equitable, inclusive, and welcoming culture.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in Atmospheric Sciences or a closely related field is required at the appointment start date.

Instructions

Candidates should submit their application via Interfolio, including: a cover letter (1 page), curriculum vitae, research statement (3 pages), teaching and mentoring statement (2 pages), diversity, equity, and inclusion statement (1 page), and names and contact information for three professional references. Three letters of recommendation should be submitted through the Interfolio system. Priority is given to applications received by November 1, 2024. Questions can be addressed to Prof. Greg Hakim at ghakim@uw.edu. Questions regarding disability accommodations should be directed to Janice Lin at atmhr@uw.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits Information

A summary of benefits can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees employed by non-UW entities are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, staff, and student communities, as outlined in the UW Diversity Blueprint at http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/. The Faculty Code recognizes efforts in diversity and equal opportunity.

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