"Assistant Professor"

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (DEES) of Columbia University (CU) seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in physics of the ocean and/or atmosphere. The position is expected to begin July 1, 2026 and is contingent on final confirmation of funding. DEES faculty perform their research at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO), which provides a rich and collaborative geoscience community on its own campus. We seek candidates with a focus on global problems and using computational methods (modeling, theory, data analysis, data assimilation, machine learning) for physical oceanography, atmospheric dynamics /physics, and/or coupled atmosphere/ocean dynamics. The successful applicant is expected to develop a high-impact research program that is focused on problems of global significance, that emphasizes interdisciplinary collaborations, and that complements existing faculty interests and strategic priorities in DEES, LDEO, and the Climate School.

Minimum Degree Requirement: PhD

All candidates must demonstrate excellent scholarship and significant promise for continued growth. Candidates will be expected to sustain an active research and publication program and teach in the undergraduate and graduate programs in ways that complement the DEES curriculum.

All applications must be made through Columbia University’s Academic Search and Recruiting (ASR) system. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, a statement of research, and a teaching statement that includes a vision for how the candidate can contribute to the department’s curriculum through existing and/or new courses. Applicants should also provide the names of 3 individuals who may be contacted as references.

Review of applications will begin on October 20th and continue until the position is filled.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure: The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.