Interdisciplinary Sustainability Research Professors – Institute on the Environment, University of Minnesota
Introduction
Do you have a drive to pursue interdisciplinary, collaborative sustainability research? Do you want to grow and manage an internationally recognized research program? Do you believe that sustainability is a social, economic, and ecological state where the needs of all are met in a way that sustains and even restores the natural world?
About the Roles
The University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment (IonE) is pleased to be hiring Interdisciplinary Sustainability Research Professors – assistant, associate, or full (non-tenured) – to further our mission so that people and the planet prosper together.
We’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
Compensation and Role Type
Starting salary: $88-150k
Type: Full time, Hybrid
Webinar
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. 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 ione-research@umn.edu with any questions.
