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Stony Brook University: Provost Office: School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences

Salary Range or Pay Grade

Commensurate with experience - Maximum $105,000

Description

Atmosphere-Ocean interactions are crucial for regulating Earth's climate by regulating the exchange of energy, moisture, gases, and aerosols, and are fundamental to weather patterns and extreme events. Despite their importance, critical controlling processes remain poorly understood, underscoring the urgent need to improve Earth system modeling. Significant uncertainties exist, including how ENSO will change with increasing global warming and the impact of the projected slowdown of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation on regional climates in eastern North America and western Europe. Furthermore, increasing ocean temperatures are altering the distribution of marine life, including phytoplankton, zooplankton, and fish. Changes in ocean biology affect sea spray aerosol, a key driver of extra-tropical mixed-phase clouds, which are responsible for the largest uncertainties in current equilibrium climate sensitivity estimates. To tackle these challenges, SoMAS seeks someone with experience in research on ocean-atmosphere interactions, through conducting observational, modeling, or experimental studies, to complement our existing strength in climate-related research.

**Description of Duties:** The School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) at Stony Brook University invites applications for a faculty position in Marine Sciences and Atmospheric Sciences.

The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to teaching and will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, as well as mentor students. The candidate will commit to departmental and university service. SoMAS is a multidisciplinary environment, with opportunities for collaboration within the School to advance its research mission. The candidate will establish and sustain an independent, externally funded research program.

Campus Description

Stony Brook University, home to many highly ranked graduate research programs, is located 60 miles from New York City on Long Island's scenic North Shore. Our 1,100-acre campus is home to 24,000 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students and more than 13,500 faculty and staff. SBU is a comprehensive research-intensive university and a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), which includes 34 public universities among its 62 members. SBU consists of 12 schools and colleges and a teaching hospital that provides state-of-the-art healthcare in the Long Island region. SBU also manages and performs joint research with Brookhaven National Laboratory, the only Department of Energy Laboratory in the Northeast, and shares doctoral programs with Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, a world-renowned molecular biology institute. Home to the Emerson String Quartet, the Pollock-Krasner House in East Hampton, New York, the Humanities Institute, and the Southampton Arts Program, and with endeavors that extend to the Turkana Basin Institute in Kenya and the Ranomafana National Park in Madagascar, SBU sustains an international reputation that cuts across the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.

**School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences** : The School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) is the State University of New York's center for marine and atmospheric research, education, and public service. It is also the home of the university’s Sustainability Studies Program. Approximately 800 graduate and undergraduate students currently work and study at SoMAS. The SoMAS Faculty are internationally known for their leadership in research in atmospheric sciences, all the major disciplines of oceanography – biological, chemical, geological, and physical – and sustainability studies. http://www.somas.stonybrook.edu .

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Marine Sciences, Atmospheric Sciences, Climate Sciences, or a related field in hand no later than July 31st, 2026.

Preferred Qualifications:

Expertise and research experience in climate interactions between the ocean and atmosphere. Teaching experience in Marine Sciences and/or Atmospheric Sciences, alongside general research experience in specialized areas. Experience in mentoring students. Demonstrated experience obtaining and managing external research.

Application Instructions

**Application Instructions:** Complete applications should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, contact information for at least three (3) professional references, and separate statements of: i) current and proposed research, ii) teaching and outreach philosophy, interests, and previous experiences (e.g., courses, activities); and iii) statement of your experience ensuring a fair, supportive work environment where all colleagues have the opportunity to contribute and succeed. These statements should not be more than two pages each. Applications should be received by February 15th, 2026, for best consideration, although applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Anticipated Start Date: September 1st, 2026

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling (631) 632- 6350. It can also be viewed online at the University Police website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/police .

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and creating an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

If you need a disability-related accommodation, please get in touch with the Office of Equity and Access at (631)632-6280.

Stony Brook University is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is safe, accessible, and free of all forms of discrimination, sexual misconduct, or research misconduct, among other infractions. In support of this commitment, certain candidates for employment will be required to disclose such employment-related misconduct findings and pending investigations or proceedings, and final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions will authorize their current and previous employer(s) from the last seven (7) years to disclose such information to the University. Employment is contingent on your full and complete disclosure on these matters. In the event that you fail to disclose any such matter or in the event of an unsatisfactory outcome of the disclosure and review process, an offer of employment may be revoked at SBU's sole discretion. If SBU becomes aware of a failure to disclose or misrepresentation of any such matter after your employment commences, you may be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.