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Climate Science Professors and Supervisors in United States
Professors in climate science in united states
5,477 professors found
Research Professor
Desert Research Institute
United States
Research Interests
Climate Science
Climatology
Paleoenvironmental Studies
Cryosphere Science
Glaciology
Assistant Professor
Indiana State University
United States
Research Interests
Climate Science
Meteorology
Atmospheric Dynamics
Geoengineering
Atmospheric Science
Assistant Professor
Cornell University
United States
Research Interests
Climate Science
Climatology
Atmospheric Science
Geoengineering
Atmospheric Dynamics
Assistant Professor
University of California, Berkeley
United States
Research Interests
Ecology
Climate Science
Carbon Sequestration
Biogeochemistry
Plant Ecology
Lord University Professor of Chemistry
Carnegie Mellon University
United States
Research Interests
Environmental Chemistry
Climate Science
Aerosol Science
Environmental Science
Zeolite Science
Joint Global Change Research Institute
United States
Research Interests
Ecology
Environmental Chemistry
Biogeochemistry
Ecosystem Dynamics
Soil Ecology
Associate Professor
Cornell University
United States
Research Interests
Climate Science
Meteorology
Atmospheric Dynamics
Geoengineering
Atmospheric Science
Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences University of California CA Santa Cruz USA
United States
Research Interests
Climate Science
Climatology
Climate Dynamics
Cryosphere Science
Polar Science
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
United States
Research Interests
Climate Science
Climatology
Climate Dynamics
Paleoclimatology
Sea-level Science
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Popular positions
Sarah Donaher
The University of Tennessee Knoxville
United States
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3 months ago
PhD Opportunity: Nuclear Energy Workforce, Outreach, and Impact Sarah Donaher, Assistant Professor in Environmental (Radiological) Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville , is recruiting a highly motivated PhD student for a DOE-funded project through the Consortium for Reactor Safety Training . The student may enroll through Environmental Engineering , Nuclear Engineering , or Civil Engineering . The research direction is flexible and may include nuclear deactivation and decommissi...
Education
Environmental Science
Communication Studies
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3 months ago
University of Notre Dame
United States
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1 month ago
The University of Notre Dame is accepting applications for its Ph.D. in Sustainable Development for the Fall 2027 intake. Hosted by the Keough School of Global Affairs , this STEM-designated doctoral programme combines rigorous academic training, research, mentorship, and policy engagement for students interested in solving major global challenges. This opportunity is especially relevant for applicants working in sustainable development , climate change , environmental governance , and developme...
Environmental Science
Sustainable Development
Political Science
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1 month ago
University of South Florida
United States
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2 months ago
The Hydrological Remote Sensing Lab (HydroRS) at the University of South Florida is recruiting Ph.D. students for research in hydrological remote sensing starting Spring 2027 or Fall 2027. The lab works on interdisciplinary water resources research using satellite observations, remote sensing, AI/ML, and geospatial technologies to study the changing water cycle and water crises at regional to global scales. Example topics include hydrological extremes, trends and drivers of freshwater storage, h...
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Remote Sensing
+7 more
2 months 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 Utah
United States
Research Interests
Hydrology
Climatology
Climate Dynamics
Ecohydrology
Atmospheric Dynamics
Associate Professor
Virginia Tech
United States
Research Interests
Hydrology
Hydrogeology
Water Resource Management
Water And Sanitation
Groundwater Modeling
Professor
Ohio State University
United States
Research Interests
Ecology
Cartography
Boreal Ecology
Remote Sensing
Land Cover
Opportunities these professors hire for
U.S. Department of Energy
Just Landed
United States
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New Today
Just Landed
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s Environmental Laboratory (EL) offers a research appointment for post-bachelor and graduate students in an applied, mentor-guided laboratory environment. EL is one of the seven laboratories within USACE-ERDC and supports environmental challenges for the U.S. Army, the Department of Defense, and the nation through environmental science and engineering research and development. Participants work alongside researchers in a broad, interdiscipli...
Computer Science
Chemistry
Ecology
+12 more
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U.S. Department of Energy
Just Landed
United States
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New Today
Just Landed
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s Environmental Laboratory (EL) offers a research appointment within a broad environmental science and engineering environment. As one of seven laboratories in USACE-ERDC, EL focuses on solving environmental challenges for the U.S. Army, the Department of Defense, and the nation through applied research and development. Participants will work under the guidance of a mentor in a real-world laboratory setting and gain hands-on experience with ...
Chemistry
Ecology
Environmental Science
+10 more
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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
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