15 research assistant jobs found

Clinical Faculty University of Idaho APPOINTMENT INFORMATION Division/College College of Science Department Earth and Spatial Sciences Position Classification Clinical Faculty Rank Assistant Professor Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track Location Moscow FTE 1.0 Advertising Pay Range Commensurate with experience. FLSA Status Exempt Type of Appointment Academic Year Anticipated Contract Start Date 08/16/2027 POSITION OVERVIEW Primary Faculty Position Summary This academic year non-tenured track Assistant Professor faculty member is expected to teach courses in geology according to the needs of the department and as directed by the department chair. This position will expand externally funded research, strengthen industry and national laboratory partnerships, and further establish the University of Idaho as a statewide and regional leader in mining-related research and innovation. Critical minerals, which include lithium, cobalt, rare earth...

Assistant or Associate Professor - Rangeland Ecology and Management University of Idaho APPOINTMENT INFORMATION Division/College College of Natural Resources Department Forest, Rangeland & Fire Sciences Position Classification Regular Faculty Rank Negotiable Tenure Status Negotiable Location Moscow FTE 1.0 Advertising Pay Range $80,000 or higher depending on experience FLSA Status Exempt Type of Appointment Academic Year Anticipated Contract Start Date 08/16/2027 POSITION OVERVIEW Primary Faculty Position Summary The Department of Forest, Rangeland and Fire Sciences (FRFS) seeks an academic year Assistant or Associate Professor of Rangeland Ecology and Management to work at the Moscow campus. This tenure-track or tenured faculty (rank and tenure are negotiable based on how the candidate meets the criteria outlined in department and college bylaws) position will focus on Rangeland Ecology and Management in support of the Rangeland...

Assistant or Associate Professor, Chemical Ecologist- College of Sciences, Biology, Health & the Environment Location: San Antonio, TX Regular/Temporary: Regular Job ID: 16663 Full/Part Time: Full Time Position Information   Assistant or Associate Professor   The Department of Biology, Health, and the Environment in the College of Sciences (COS) at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) invites applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor of Chemical Ecology starting in Fall 2027. The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge,...

Position Profile: The Canada Impact+ Emerging Leaders program is a one-time federal initiative that supports the recruitment of internationally based early-career researchers to Canadian institutions. This Emerging Leader position primarily aligns with Canada’s strategic priority in Environment, climate resilience, and the Arctic. The Emerging Leader award is valued at $100,000 annually for up to six years, with the possibility of extension for a further six years. Applications are invited from exceptional candidates for the Canada Impact+ Emerging Leader position in Resilience of Infrastructure and Communities in a Changing Climate at Western University, with an anticipated start date no later than July 1, 2027. The Emerging Leaders award is awarded for a six-year term, renewable once, contingent on confirmation of the early-career researcher's academic progress and the transformational, translational impact of their research. The program is administered by the Tri-agency...

Assistant Professor, Environmental Geologist Job Type: Faculty Job Number: 00525 Location: 1 S Grove St, Westerville, OH Division: Academic Affairs DESCRIPTION Otterbein University invites applications for the position of a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor of Earth Science with a primary specialization in Environmental Geology. We seek candidates who will contribute to the department's efforts to enhance diversity and provide an inclusive learning environment for all. RESPONSIBILITIES RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach 21 workload hours in the academic year including: Introduction to Environmental Science lecture & lab, Physical Geology lecture & lab, Environmental Geology lecture & lab, and Hydrology lecture & lab. Contribute to university life through student advising, service on university and departmental committees, and developing an active research program that incorporates undergraduate research students. Direct the Environmental...

Assistant Professor of Community Ecology Classification: Academic Year Faculty Priority Screening Date: January 13, 2027 Recruitment Status: Open Until Filled Appointment Date: Fall 2027 Employment with the California State University System ABOUT CSUMB California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California's Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement , CSUMB is part of the nation's largest four-year public university system, California State University , which educates nearly 460,000 students every year. With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students' lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives....

Eads Professor of the Practice in Energy  Nicholas School of the Environment   Duke University  Durham, North Carolina    Apply now: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32821    Position Description  The Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University invites applications for the Eads Professor of the Practice in Energy (open rank: Assistant, Associate, Full). We seek an outstanding teacher and practitioner with expertise in energy systems and their interactions with the environment, economy, and society.    The successful candidate will contribute to the Nicholas School's teaching and educational programs in energy, with particular emphasis on preparing students to understand and address the rapidly evolving challenges facing energy systems. The candidate will also be affiliated with the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment and Sustainability and engage in activities with decision-makers in the public and...

Cooperative Extension Area Water and Soil Resources Advisor Serving Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino, and Marin Counties (AP# 22-42) University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Application Window Open date: September 29, 2026 Next review date: Sunday, Nov 8, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Friday, Jan 8, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description Position Overview The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Area Water and Soil Resources Advisor serving Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino, and Marin Counties. The advisor will serve as an expert on irrigation water management and soil, focusing on strategies to meet...

  UW-Stevens Point’s College of Natural Resources is seeking an experienced forestry leader to serve as Director of the Wisconsin Forestry Center (WFC) and faculty member in Forestry. This full-time, 12-month tenure-track position combines strategic leadership, applied research, Extension outreach, grant development, and undergraduate teaching. 🌿 What You’ll Do: • Lead WFC programs, personnel, budgets, facilities, and strategic initiatives • Develop and secure external funding for forestry research and outreach • Build partnerships with forestry professionals and stakeholders across Wisconsin and beyond • Lead innovative Extension, workforce development, and community outreach programs • Mentor undergraduate and graduate students • Teach up to 2 undergraduate courses per academic year • Represent UW-Stevens Point and Extension Forestry at state, regional, and national levels 👉 Join UW-Stevens Point in...

Energy Geoscience Position at Earth and Climate Sciences    Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Duke University, Durham NC    The Division of Earth and Climate Sciences (ECS) in the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University invites applicants for a tenure-track position as  Assistant Professor in Energy Geoscience.  ECS plans to hire an Earth Scientist whose research focuses on Energy. We seek an innovative scholar who will develop a thriving research program using geoscience methods to help advance ongoing transitions in energy production and management, such as geothermal energy, exploration for critical minerals used in energy technologies, geo-based synthesis of next-generation fuels like hydrogen, geologic carbon storage, underground disposal of nuclear...

Assistant Professor - Energy and Resources Group Position overview Position title: Assistant Professor Salary range: The current salary range for this position is $84,100 - $132,900 (9-month academic year salary), however, off-scale salary and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than this range, are offered to meet competitive conditions. Anticipated start: July 1, 2027 Application Window Open date: August 18, 2026 Next review date: Monday, Oct 12, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Monday, Oct 12, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date. Position description The Energy and Resources Group (ERG) at the University of California, Berkeley is conducting an open search to fill a tenure track Assistant Professor faculty position in the social sciences. This is an open search...

Adjunct Faculty: How Can We Thrive? Scientific Inquiry and the Future of Sustainability San Francisco Bay University Category: Faculty Type: Part Time Min. Experience: Some Experience Salary: $152.10 per hour About San Francisco Bay University Have you ever wondered why higher education feels stuck? Or thought, what if we could rebuild it from the ground up? Imagine a university where disciplines don't dictate the subjects, where learning is transdisciplinary, open-ended, flexible, and deeply connected to real-world needs. A place where we learn across disciplinary boundaries, work through skills that matter, and turn critical ideas into real action. If you've ever dreamed of tearing up the rulebook, of rethinking education in bold, creative, and disruptive ways, you might belong here. San Francisco Bay University is running a bold experiment in higher education, and we're looking for the people who will make it real. San Francisco Bay University (SFBU), an...

Are you a natural resources leader passionate about Wisconsin’s lakes, communities, and the future of water resources? The College of Natural Resources at UW-Stevens Point is seeking a Director & UW Extension Specialist to lead the Extension Lakes program - a statewide collaborative outreach and engagement unit connecting UW-Stevens Point, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and UW-Madison Division of Extension. In this role, you will: Lead statewide lakes outreach, education, and programming. Build partnerships with lake organizations, communities, agencies, educators, and natural resource professionals. Support lake management, watershed education, aquatic invasive species programming, and other critical water resource issues. Provide leadership in program planning, fiscal management, and personnel supervision Connect students, research, education, and communities to address real-world natural resource challenges. Help lead the...

Academic Unit Head, Geology & Environmental Science Working Title: Academic Unit Head, Geology & Environmental Science State Role Title: N/A Position Type: Instructional / Teaching Faculty Position Status: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime College/Division: College of Science and Mathematics Department: 100024 - Geology and Environmental Science Pay Band: N/A Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience Specify Range or Amount: Is this a JMU only position? No Is this a grant-funded position? No Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No Beginning Review Date: 11/2/2026 About JMU: Mission We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives. Vision To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world. Who We Are Situated in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the...

Lecturer AY - Applied Environmental Science Classification: Academic Year Faculty Priority Screening Date: Open until filled Recruitment Status : This position will remain open until filled. Qualified applicants who are not hired at this time will remain in the pool for future consideration. ABOUT CSUMB California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California's Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement , CSUMB is part of the nation's largest four-year public university system, California State University , which educates nearly 460,000 students every year. With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students' lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong...