Assistant Professor in Biogeochemistry

The Department of Earth, Marine, and Environmental Sciences (EMES) is searching for a tenure-track faculty member at the assistant professor level. We seek innovative candidates exploring the intricate connections between biological, geological, and chemical processes that govern the cycling of essential elements and organic matter. A key focus is understanding how these cycles are being altered by human activities and the resulting consequences for ecosystems. Candidates may apply any combination of field, laboratory, and numerical approaches including new technologies to develop insights into biogeochemistry. Potential research areas include, but are not limited to, the roles microbes play in controlling biogeochemical processes and the development of novel strategies for nutrient and carbon removal and recapture. We especially encourage candidates who apply novel interdisciplinary tools to integrate chemical, geological, and biological insights. This includes those who deploy advanced analytical or sensor techniques to better quantify stocks and rates, apply remote sensing to scale processes, or integrate biogeochemical knowledge into ecosystem and Earth system models to improve predictions of future environmental change. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research programs will build strong collaborations with current EMES research, leveraging existing expertise to advance understanding of the global environment.

Individuals in this position are expected to develop and maintain a vital, externally funded research program and will contribute to the departmental mission of training the next generation of scholars in societally relevant earth science problems. The candidate will be expected to teach introductory undergraduate classes that support our growing undergraduate degree programs. EMES has exceptional field and experimental infrastructure at its Institute of Marine Sciences (https : / / emes.unc.edu / institute-of-marine-sciences) and jointly supported UNC Fluids Lab (https : / / amath.unc.edu / research / fluid-mechanics / fluids-lab). Applicants must have a doctoral degree in biogeochemistry or a related field at the time of appointment. Application review begins on 15 November 2025. To apply visit https : / / unc.peopleadmin.com / postings / 307214.