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Atmospheric Science Professors and Supervisors in United States
Professors in atmospheric science in united states
2,244 professors found
Department of Geosciences Texas Tech University Lubbock TX USA
United States
Research Interests
Climatology
Climate Science
Atmospheric Science
Carbon Dioxide
Evapotranspiration
Assistant Professor
University of Houston
United States
Research Interests
Meteorology
Climatology
Large Eddy Simulation
Atmospheric Science
Thermal Convection
University of Colorado Boulder
United States
Research Interests
Meteorology
Climate Science
Atmospheric Science
Atmospheric Dynamics
Air Pollution
Professor
University of Miami/RSMAS
United States
Research Interests
Meteorology
Climatology
Atmospheric Aerosol
Atmospheric Science
Atmospheric Dynamics
Assistant Professor
Cornell University
United States
Research Interests
Climate Science
Climatology
Atmospheric Science
Geoengineering
Atmospheric Dynamics
University of Alaska Fairbanks
United States
Research Interests
Meteorology
Environmental Chemistry
Air Pollution
Atmospheric Science
Environmental Physics
Smithsonian Institution
United States
Research Interests
Meteorology
Climatology
Atmospheric Science
Air Quality Management
Remote Sensing
Iowa State University
United States
Research Interests
Meteorology
Climatology
Earth Observation
Atmospheric Science
Remote Sensing
The City College of New York
United States
Research Interests
Meteorology
Environmental Chemistry
Atmospheric Science
Air Pollution
Atmospheric Aerosol
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Popular positions
Hampton University
United States
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3 weeks ago
Hampton University’s Center for Atmospheric Sciences is recruiting a postdoctoral research associate / research associate in geophysical fluid dynamics and extreme weather predictability . The successful candidate will work with the HU Severe Weather Research Center (SWRC) on research that combines large eddy simulations , remote sensing data , data assimilation , and/or artificial intelligence methods to study turbulence-scale predictability in extreme weather systems. The role also includes as...
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Mechanical Engineering
+10 more
3 weeks ago
Rochester Institute of Technology
United States
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2 months ago
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is advertising two fully funded PhD positions for Spring or Fall 2027 in the Adaptive Urban Resilience and AI (AURA) research environment. The project sits at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence , GIS , climate resilience , infrastructure , and sustainable urban systems . Research themes include AI agents and human-centered computational modeling , urban and infrastructure resilience , and building and energy resilience . Ideal applicants come from...
Computer Science
Data Science
Environmental Science
+9 more
2 months ago
Kelsey Malloy
University of Delaware
United States
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1 week ago
Kelsey Malloy, PhD, Assistant Professor at the University of Delaware, is recruiting a Postdoc in SCS & Climate for her research group. This is a postdoctoral opening in an atmospheric science and climate-related research setting. The post identifies the position as a postdoc opportunity and invites interested candidates to share the advertisement widely. Applications will begin review on November 16 . Research keywords suggested by the post include Atmospheric Science , Climate , and related En...
Environmental Science
Atmospheric Science
Earth Science
+1 more
1 week ago
Living costs in United States
Estimated costs in United States.
MonthlyYearly | United States |
|---|---|
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | $3.0k $3,000/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | $1.5k $1,500/yr |
 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | $800 $800/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | $12.0k $12,000/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Associate Professor
University of Prince Edward Island
Canada
Research Interests
Climate Science
Climatology
Climate Dynamics
Agriculture
Greenhouse Management
Research Professor
Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas
Spain
Research Interests
Environmental Chemistry
Meteorology
Air Pollution
Air Quality Management
Carbon Emissions
University of Toronto
Canada
Research Interests
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental Sustainability
Carbon Management
Air Pollution
Environmental Science
Opportunities these professors hire for
University of California, Irvine
Just Landed
United States
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New Today
Just Landed
The Department of Earth System Science at the University of California, Irvine is anticipating openings for postdoctoral scholars in an interdisciplinary earth and climate research environment. The pool is centered on departmental research strengths in biogeochemistry , atmospheric chemistry , and physical climate , offering opportunities to contribute to work across the Earth system. This opening is designed for researchers who want to build postdoctoral projects within a department focused on ...
Geology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
+7 more
New Today
University of California, Irvine
Just Landed
United States
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New Today
Just Landed
This postdoctoral opening in the Department of Earth System Science at the University of California, Irvine focuses on improving subseasonal-to-seasonal prediction of precipitation for the west to southwest United States. The project examines processes in the atmosphere and ocean-atmosphere interactions that may improve forecasts on 2-8 week and 2-6 month time scales. The scholar will work with Gudrun Magnusdottir and join a highly interdisciplinary research environment in Earth System Science. ...
Computer Science
Atmospheric Science
Earth Science
+6 more
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Lyssa Freese
Just Landed
University of California, Irvine
United States
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New Today
Just Landed
The Department of Earth System Science at the University of California, Irvine is recruiting a postdoctoral scholar for a project on rapid-response modeling of air quality and the health impacts of energy policy. The role sits within the Climate, Pollution, and Solutions group led by Professor Lyssa Freese and is embedded in a broader interdisciplinary effort with university researchers and environmental organizations. The scholar will develop and apply air pollution and atmospheric chemistry mo...
Environmental Science
Energy Policy
Atmospheric Science
+7 more
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