Advertisement Information Advertisement Number: Not provided Institution: University of Chicago Department: Department of the Geophysical Sciences Position Title: Professor in Geochemistry Faculty Rank: Professor (Tenured) Application Review Begins: November 30, 2026 Base Salary Range: $155,000 - $210,000 Application Website: apply.interfolio.com/195707 Description The Department of the Geophysical Sciences at the University of Chicago invites applications for tenured faculty positions at the rank of Professor in geochemistry, broadly defined, from scholars whose research will make significant contributions to climate systems engineering. The University is building a world-leading Climate Systems Engineering initiative (climateengineering.uchicago.edu) with multiple faculty hires spanning open-system carbon removal, sunlight reflection methods, and interventions to limit the loss of glacial ice. The successful candidate will hold a faculty appointment in the Department of the Geophysical Sciences and be a member of the Climate Systems Engineering initiative. Examples of relevant expertise include but are not limited to: mineral dissolution and weathering kinetics, carbonate chemistry and alkalinity cycling, mineral carbonation, ocean or soil biogeochemistry, trace metal and nutrient cycling, or subglacial water-rock interaction. Applications are welcomed from scholars who have not previously worked on climate systems engineering. Research on climate systems engineering is inherently interdisciplinary, so we seek individuals with a track record of collaboration beyond their discipline; the University’s culture is highly collaborative. This position is benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook. Qualifications Doctoral Degree Evidence of leadership in the field and a record of independent research. Application Instructions The following materials are required: A brief cover letter, A curriculum vitae, A statement of research plans (up to 5 pages) that describes how you plan to integrate research on climate systems engineering into your overall research trajectory, A statement of teaching philosophy and experience. The following additional materials may be requested: Names and contact information of three individuals who can provide confidential letters of recommendation. Up to three sample publications. Applications must be submitted online through the University of Chicago’s Academic Job’s website: apply.interfolio.com/195707. Review of applications will begin on November 30, 2026 and continue until all positions are filled. Salary and Benefits Base salary range is: $155,000 - $210,000. These base salary ranges are for a nine-month academic appointment. Individuals may be eligible for summer salary. These positions may be eligible for a taxable moving allowance. Application Support The University of Chicago is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge. For help signing up, accessing your account, or submitting your application please check out Interfolio's help and support section or get in touch via email at help@interfolio.com or phone at (877) 997-8807. Advertisement Number Advertisement Number: Not provided in the supplied job description. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Physicaloxy

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Advertisement Number: Not provided
Institution: University of Chicago
Department: Department of the Geophysical Sciences
Position Title: Professor in Geochemistry
Faculty Rank: Professor (Tenured)
Application Review Begins: November 30, 2026
Base Salary Range: $155,000 - $210,000
Application Website: apply.interfolio.com/195707

Description

The Department of the Geophysical Sciences at the University of Chicago invites applications for tenured faculty positions at the rank of Professor in geochemistry, broadly defined, from scholars whose research will make significant contributions to climate systems engineering. The University is building a world-leading Climate Systems Engineering initiative (climateengineering.uchicago.edu) with multiple faculty hires spanning open-system carbon removal, sunlight reflection methods, and interventions to limit the loss of glacial ice. The successful candidate will hold a faculty appointment in the Department of the Geophysical Sciences and be a member of the Climate Systems Engineering initiative. Examples of relevant expertise include but are not limited to: mineral dissolution and weathering kinetics, carbonate chemistry and alkalinity cycling, mineral carbonation, ocean or soil biogeochemistry, trace metal and nutrient cycling, or subglacial water-rock interaction.

Applications are welcomed from scholars who have not previously worked on climate systems engineering. Research on climate systems engineering is inherently interdisciplinary, so we seek individuals with a track record of collaboration beyond their discipline; the University’s culture is highly collaborative.

This position is benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Qualifications

Doctoral Degree
Evidence of leadership in the field and a record of independent research.

Application Instructions

The following materials are required:

A brief cover letter,
A curriculum vitae,
A statement of research plans (up to 5 pages) that describes how you plan to integrate research on climate systems engineering into your overall research trajectory,
A statement of teaching philosophy and experience.

The following additional materials may be requested:

Names and contact information of three individuals who can provide confidential letters of recommendation.
Up to three sample publications.

Applications must be submitted online through the University of Chicago’s Academic Job’s website: apply.interfolio.com/195707. Review of applications will begin on November 30, 2026 and continue until all positions are filled.

Salary and Benefits

Base salary range is: $155,000 - $210,000.

These base salary ranges are for a nine-month academic appointment. Individuals may be eligible for summer salary. These positions may be eligible for a taxable moving allowance.

Application Support

The University of Chicago is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

For help signing up, accessing your account, or submitting your application please check out Interfolio's help and support section or get in touch via email at help@interfolio.com or phone at (877) 997-8807.