Description
Position Announcement
Department of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences at North Carolina State University
Assistant Professor – Physical Oceanography
The Department of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences (MEAS) at North Carolina State University (NC State) seeks to fill a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor in physical oceanography, in the area of large-scale ocean circulation and global ocean processes. Possible research areas include, but are not limited to: roles of the oceans in climate variability and climate change, boundary current dynamics, geophysical wave dynamics, the global thermohaline circulation, and exchange processes between the oceans and marginal seas. Skills in the application of theory, observations, computer modeling and data assimilation, and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning in marine science are preferred, as is a strong interest in interdisciplinary collaborations across and beyond the geosciences. The start date of this position is August 16, 2026.
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in physical oceanography or a related science. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong potential for outstanding accomplishments in research, research supervision, and teaching. The successful applicant will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including general marine physics and/or physical oceanography (e.g., MEA460), and other classes commensurate with the candidate’s interest and expertise. MEAS places a high value on excellent instruction and the use of discipline-based education research proven teaching methods.
Affiliated with the College of Sciences at NC State, MEAS is one of the largest interdisciplinary geoscience departments in the nation. The multidisciplinary nature of the department lends itself to the study of severe weather and its impacts, coastal processes and ecosystems, land surface evolution, as well as water quality, biogeochemistry, and climate change. The successful candidate will have ample opportunities for disciplinary and interdisciplinary interactions/collaborations with more than 40 marine, earth, and atmospheric scientists in the department on problems relating to global and regional climate/environmental change, environmental processes and prediction, and the interactions among components of the Earth system. Additional information about the department and its facilities can be found on the web page: http://www.meas.ncsu.edu. Marine research facilities and opportunities for collaboration in the marine sciences are also available at NC State’s Center for Marine Sciences and Technology (CMAST) in Morehead City, NC: http://www.cmast.ncsu.edu and the North Carolina Renewable Ocean Energy Program: https://www.coastalstudiesinstitute.org/ncroep/.
Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2025; the position will remain open until filled. Applications, including cover letters, curriculum vitae, teaching and research statements, and contact information for three references must be submitted online at https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/223676. Please search for position number 00111638.
Founded in 1887, NC State is a land-grant institution distinguished by its exceptional quality of research, teaching, extension, and public service. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, NC State is the largest university in North Carolina, with more than 40,000 students and 8,000 faculty and staff. National rankings consistently rate Raleigh and its surrounding region among the five best places in the country to live and work, with a highly educated workforce, moderate weather, reasonable cost of living, and a welcoming environment. A collaborative, supportive environment for business and innovation and research collaborations with area universities and the Research Triangle Park are compelling reasons for relocation to the area.
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply.
