Assistant Professor, Atmospheric Sciences at University of Nevada, Reno in Reno, NV

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The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu . Job Description The Department of Physics, Atmospheric Sciences Program, at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is seeking applications for a tenure track (9-month) Assistant Professor position with an expected hire date of July 1, 2027 or after. We are seeking candidates with innovative research agendas that complement and expand our current atmospheric science initiatives. Competitive startup funds are available. Example Research Specialties Include: Atmospheric instrumentation development. Cloud and aerosol microphysics, including wildland fire smoke and ash generation and propagation. Artificial Intelligence applications in mountain meteorology, weather forecasting, and fire science. Climate implications of water and energy use for powering AI. Mountain meteorology, especially downwind of the Sierra Nevada. Atmospheric Science education in the age of AI. Development and use of fast-physics for meteorological and climate models. Forensic meteorology. Position Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research and academic advisement. Teaching responsibilities will include core courses such as Atmospheric Physics, Instrumentation, Dynamical Meteorology, and Radiation Transfer, with the possibility of teaching additional Physics courses. There are also excellent opportunities to utilize and oversee established observational infrastructure, including a NASA AERONET sun photometer, a NASA MPLnet lidar, and multispectral photoacoustic instrumentation for measuring aerosol light scattering and absorption. Required Qualifications Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science, Physics or related field. Preferred Qualifications Postdoctoral or equivalent experience. Demonstrated ability to pursue external funding. Demonstrated commitment to student success via teaching and/or mentoring. Compensation Grade Assistant Professor, 9-month To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Academic Faculty (9-month). Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience. Remarkable Retirement! Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested on your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada. Perks of Working at UNR! Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues. Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate No state income tax! Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits but, in order to be eligible, children mus