The University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment (IonE) is hiring Interdisciplinary Sustainability Research Professors – assistant, associate, or full (non-tenured). 

They're looking for up to two research professors, in decision support or an emerging area of sustainability impact, who are…

• Sustainability thought leaders
• Interdisciplinary scholars
• Team science champions
• Partner-engaged researchers
• Strategic fundraisers
• Futuristic, solutions-oriented ideators

Webinars: An informational webinar will be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - register to join https://z.umn.edu/IonE-ResearchProfessor.

How to Apply: Apply by Monday, January 5, 2026 11:59 p.m. U.S. Central Time. Go to hr.umn.edu/Jobs/Find-Job and search for job ID 371252,371250, and 371253. There are three postings (Associate, Assistant, and Full Research Professor) – if you are eligible for more than one level, please apply to all positions for which you would like to be considered.

Please reach out to Jennifer Schmitt (jenniferschmitt@umn.edu) or ione-research@umn.edu with any questions.