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Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)
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Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)
Requisition Number:
75421
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Employment Type:
Faculty
Schedule:
Full-Time
Posting Close Date:
01-Jun-2027
Date Posted:
13-Oct-2026
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Job Summary
Job Summary
The Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (ATOC) at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Boundary-Layer and Coupled Earth System Processes with Physics-Informed Artificial Intelligence (AI).
This position addresses critical research and instructional frontiers at the intersection of boundary-layer meteorology, coupled Earth-System processes, and scientifically grounded machine learning. The atmospheric boundary layer governs crucial multiscale exchanges between the atmosphere, land, ocean, ice, ecosystems, and human systems, directly influencing extreme weather, air quality, wildfire behavior, water resources, and renewable energy. Such processes also represent a primary source of uncertainty in Earth system prediction models and constitute a defining challenge for computational methods.
The successful candidate will develop an internationally recognized, externally funded research program focused on advancing both explainable AI methodology and Earth system science through physics-informed, physics-constrained, or hybrid process-AI modeling. Candidates will be expected to teach and mentor students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, contribute to core ATOC curricula and develop courses in boundary-layer physics, environmental data science, and physics-informed machine learning for weather and climate.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
Who We Are
ATOC is a world leader in investigations of climate science and weather phenomena, from the depths of the ocean to the outer reaches of the atmosphere. Our highly recognized research and education programs include theory, modeling, and measurements from the ground, balloons, aircraft, and satellites. ATOC faculty and graduate students address fundamental questions of societal relevance in the areas of climate processes and weather dynamics, aerosol and cloud physics, atmospheric chemistry and transport, radiative transfer, fluid dynamics, and oceanography. ATOC undergraduates delve into a breadth of applied science topics, acquiring the quantitative skills necessary for today's high-tech careers.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Intellectual Vision & Research: Establish a vibrant research group that leads developments of physics-informed AI, hybrid modeling frameworks, or data-driven methods that bridge physical laws with scientific discovery. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
Teaching & Mentorship: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in atmospheric and computational Earth system sciences, supervise graduate student research, and provide hands-on research opportunities for undergraduates that emphasizes physical reasoning, responsible AI, and scientific computing.
Service & Collaborative Leadership: Engage with campus-wide computational initiatives and leverage Boulder's premier scientific ecosystem-including high-performance computing resources (Alpine and Blanca clusters), regional observational infrastructure (Marshall Field Site), and partnerships with local federal laboratories (NOAA, NSF NCAR, NREL).
What You Should Know
What You Should Know
This is a full-time, tenure track position.
What We Can Offer
What We Can Offer
Benefits
Benefits
At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of Forbes' America's Best Large Employers, ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.
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What We Require
What We Require
What You Will Need
What You Will Need
Special Instructions
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
During the application process you will need to enter contact information for three references who can write a letter of recommendation on your behalf. We will request letters and additional materials, if needed, as the search progresses.
Full consideration will be given to applications received by December 1st, 2026. Review of applications will begin on this date and continue until the position is filled. Applications will no longer be accepted after June 1st, 2027.
Informal inquiries can be made to the search committee chair, Aneesh Subramanian, at aneeshcs@colorado.edu.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
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Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu
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