Assistant Professor, Global Change Remote Sensing / Global Change Biology, Boston University

Boston University - Boston, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Boston, MA

Educational Services

About the position

The Departments of Biology and Earth & Environment at Boston University are seeking candidates for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Global Change Biology and Global Change Remote Sensing, starting July 1, 2025. These positions are part of a cluster hire initiative focused on Global Change & Sustainability. The successful candidates will contribute to interdisciplinary research and teaching, complementing existing expertise in the departments and the Center for Remote Sensing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise graduate research in Ph.D. programs.
• Teach in the Biology and/or Earth & Environment curriculum.
• Maintain an externally funded research program.
• Advance interdisciplinary connections and collaborations between the Departments of Biology and Earth & Environment.

Requirements

• PhD in a relevant field.
• Strong publication record.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in interdisciplinary research in Global Change & Sustainability.
• Expertise in Earth observation techniques such as radar, lidar, optical, thermal, or microwave remote sensing.

Benefits

• Opportunities for collaboration with various programs and centers at Boston University.
• Support for diversity and inclusion in the academic community.