Jobs

Regional Community & Group Coordinator (20%)

ClimbAID, Switzerland (flexible, partly remote).

ClimbAID is a a Swiss non-profit organisation that promotes social participation, inclusion, and community through climbing and bouldering. It currently supports 18 local groups across Switzerland and Germany, bringing together volunteers and participants from diverse backgrounds.

ClimbAID is currently looking for someone to support a portfolio of local ClimbAID groups and help ensure they remain active, sustainable, and well-organised. The role focuses on supporting local coordinators, maintaining good data quality and reporting, assisting with local fundraising and administration, and helping groups recruit and retain volunteers.

Application deadline is 20 August 2026.

Assistant Professorship Tenure Track for Climate Research 100%

Department of Geography, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.

The Department of Geography at the University of Zurich is seeking candidates at the intersection of climate research and geography. You have expertise in concepts and theories related to climate interactions with respect to present and future environments. You have demonstrable skills in the modelling and analysis of spatio-temporal variability of climate and associated uncertainties. You have experience in integrating climate change scenarios and model outputs in your work (e.g., for informing climate adaptation). Your research shows evidence of open and reproducible research practices, and you have an interest in communicating the results of your work to policymakers and the public. You have a developing track record in terms of research output, acquisition of third-party funding, and teaching and mentoring.

Application deadline 31 August 2026.

Assistant Professor: Socio-Ecological Systems of Forested Landscapes

Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society, College of Forestry, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, United States.

The Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor (Socio-Ecological Systems of Forested Landscape) position. The department seeks a scholar whose research and teaching examine interactions among people, institutions, and forested ecosystems, including areas such as social, behavioral, economic, organizational, conservation, recreation, climate solutions, or other human dimensions of natural resource management. Candidates who bring interdisciplinary perspectives and innovative approaches to understanding and addressing contemporary environmental challenges through the integration of social and biophysical sciences are welcomed.

Application deadline 1 October 2026.

Postdoctoral Fellowships at the Leuphana Transformation Lab

Leuphana Transformation Lab, Leuphana University Lüneburg, Germany.

Prepare for the next step in your academic career by joining the the Leuphana Transformation Lab's competitive international Postdoctoral Fellowship program. Focusing on the investigation of major transformation processes that affect contemporary societies, Leuphana has created an international and interdisciplinary hub that offers exciting opportunities to fine-tune your research profile and shape your path in the world of academia. If you have already developed an excellent track record as a researcher and recently obtained your doctoral degree, you might be eligible for a scholarship of up to two years.

Applications may be submitted until 30 September 2026.

Professor in Geophysics at the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability

Department of Geophysics in the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, Stanford, United States.

Applications are invited for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the Department of Geophysics in the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability. Applications from any field of geophysics, broadly defined, are welcome.

The successful candidate will teach courses at undergraduate and graduate levels, advise students, and participate actively in the department and school communities.

Application Deadline 19 October 2026.

Future Earth Seeks Executive Director for Global Coordination Hub

Based at the Climate Service Center Germany (GERICS) in Hamburg, Germany.

The Executive Director will provide strategic leadership for the Global Coordination Hub, strengthening collaboration across Future Earth’s global secretariat while advancing the organization’s mission to accelerate sustainability science and its impact.

Application deadline 30 August 2026.