Assistant Professor of Soil Science

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Position

Assistant Professor of Soil Science

Employer

University of California, Riverside

About UC Riverside

The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) and the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). A commitment to the UCR mission () is a preferred qualification.

The UCR Department of Environmental Sciences is distinguished by its deep historical roots in soil and water sciences, its top-ranked interdisciplinary research in atmospheric and environmental chemistry, and its vital impact on solving critical regional climate and sustainability challenges. The incumbent will be encouraged to collaborate with current faculty in related fields including agricultural water and land management, agronomy, precision agriculture, atmospheric science, biogeochemistry and isotope biogeochemistry, ecosystem sciences, environmental microbiology/soil biology, environmental chemistry/toxicology, geomorphology, and hydrology.

We seek to hire scholars who will both advance our research directions and effectively educate our undergraduate and graduate students, while also engaging with University and Professional service activities. Research and teaching statements that are included with application materials are opportunities for candidates to share knowledge, experience, and goals that support the mission of UCR. For more information on UC’s criteria for successful faculty, refer to the Academic Personnel Manual (APM) 210 - Criteria for Appointment, Promotion, and Appraisal (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

For Non-Senate faculty positions, review criteria and duties are governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

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Location

Riverside, CA, United States of America

Sector

Academic

Relevant division

Soil System Sciences (SSS)

Type

Full time

Level

Entry level

Salary

$84, US Dollars

Required education

PhD

Final date to receive applications

4 January 2027

Posted

2 November 2026

Job Description

The Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) invites applications for a tenure-track position in Soil Science at the rank of Assistant Professor on a nine-month appointment. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2027.

The successful candidate will develop a nationally and internationally recognized research program advancing fundamental and/or applied understanding of soils and their functions across agricultural, managed, and/or natural systems. We seek candidates whose research addresses soil processes across spatial and temporal scales and contributes to understanding the capacity of soils to support productive, resilient, and sustainable ecosystems.

Areas of research may include, but are not limited to, soil health and resilience; soil biogeochemistry and nutrient cycling; soil-water interactions; soil carbon dynamics; soil responses to climate and…