Description

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS) at Yale University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in the broadly defined area of Earth System Modeling.

A start date of July 2026 or later is expected for this position.

We anticipate an appointment at the Assistant Professor level, but exceptional candidates at the Associate Professor level (with tenure) will also be considered.

Examples of relevant areas include, but are not limited to:

• Large-scale dynamics and feedbacks among physical, chemical, and biological processes at Earth’s surface, in the ocean, and in the atmosphere.
• The past evolution of Earth’s climate.
• Coupling of biogeochemical cycling and climate dynamics in the past and present.
• Development of predictive frameworks for forecasting future global change and its impacts on the Earth system.

We are especially interested in candidates who develop, test, and use new modeling approaches to address key scientific questions related to the Earth as a system and its evolution through time.

Qualifications

We seek candidates who will:

• Develop outstanding research programs.
• Demonstrate strong prospects for exceptional scholarly impact and teaching excellence.
• Enhance the existing strengths of the Department and the University.

The successful applicant will:

• Develop and implement an independent, externally funded research program.
• Advise students.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary research.
• Teach courses in Earth system science and related areas.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit:

1. A letter of application (approximately 1 page).
2. A curriculum vitae, including a full list of publications.
3. A statement of research interests (approximately 3 pages).
4. A statement of interests in teaching, mentoring, and broader impacts (approximately 2–3 pages).

Broader impacts may include, for example:

• Public education and outreach activities.
• Efforts to strengthen academic communities.
• Other positive societal benefits.

Applicants at the Assistant Professor level should arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be uploaded at the time of application.

Applications should be submitted online.

Applications received before November 15, 2025 will receive full consideration.

For information regarding the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, visit the department website.

Questions regarding the application process can be addressed to John Wettlaufer, Search Committee Chair (john.wettlaufer@yale.edu).