Applications should include, in PDF format: (1) cover letter (2-page limit), (2) Curriculum Vitae (no page limit), (3) research statement (3-page limit), (4) mentoring, teaching and pedagogy statement (2-page limit), (5) a list of three significant publications (with DOIs), (6) and a list of four references with contact details.  For full consideration, applications should be received by November 13, 2026.

 Candidates should click here to apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/194094

Questions about the position or application process can be directed to the search committee chair Christiane Jablonowski (cjablono@umich.edu).

The Department of Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering (CLaSP) is housed within the University of Michigan's (U-M) College of Engineering in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The CLaSP research portfolio spans climate, space, and planetary science with annual research expenditures of $30 million. CLaSP has 25 tenured and tenure-track faculty members, 26 research faculty, over 50 undergraduates and 110 graduate students. CLaSP offers an exciting research and teaching environment with wide scope and rich expertise within the department as well as diversified interdisciplinary opportunities within the university. The research themes in CLaSP include weather and climate modeling and observations, atmospheric dynamics, radiation and remote sensing, atmospheric chemistry and air pollution, atmosphere-biosphere interactions, as well as hydrosphere and cryosphere research. Please visit the CLaSP website to explore the breadth and depth of our research: https://clasp.engin.umich.edu/

Michigan Engineering's vision is to be the world's preeminent college of engineering serving the common good. This global outlook, leadership focus, and service commitment permeate our culture. Our vision is supported by a mission and values that, together, provide the framework for all that we do.  Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at:  https://strategicvision.engin.umich.edu/.

The U-M CLaSP department invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position. We seek to hire a faculty member at the assistant professor level whose research advances our understanding of weather systems and extreme weather, with a strong foundation in atmospheric dynamics and the coupled Earth system. Areas of expertise could include high-resolution weather and climate modeling and forecasting; the detection and attribution of extreme events; and assessments of the subseasonal-to-seasonal or decadal evolution of weather and climate. Machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) methods are widely applied in meteorology and atmospheric modeling and are revolutionizing prediction and forecasting; we expect the successful candidate to contribute a high level of expertise in this area.

We seek candidates capable of developing an internationally recognized research program, competing successfully for external funding, mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, contributing to our educational mission at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and strengthening the culture, diversity, and collaborative environment of the department, college, and university. We value applicants whose research and teaching interests are interdisciplinary and have the potential to address real-world weather and climate impacts.

A PhD in a subject related to meteorological, atmospheric, or climate sciences, or other relevant disciplines in sciences or engineering is required.

Postgraduate research experience

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process will start on November 14, 2026. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.