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As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for lidar professor in the United States is $114,792.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,500.00 and $121,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Lidar Professor is an academic expert who specializes in teaching and researching Light Detection and Ranging (Lidar) technology. Lidar Professors often work at universities or research institutions, focusing on areas such as remote sensing, geospatial analysis, environmental monitoring, and autonomous navigation. Their responsibilities include conducting original research, publishing findings, mentoring students, and teaching courses related to Lidar and its applications. They may also collaborate with industry and government organizations to advance Lidar technology and its uses in various fields.

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To thrive as a Lidar Professor, you need expertise in remote sensing, geospatial analysis, and physics, usually backed by a Ph.D. in a relevant field. Familiarity with Lidar data processing software (such as LAStools or ArcGIS), programming languages (like Python or MATLAB), and academic publishing is essential. Strong communication, mentorship, and research collaboration skills help in teaching, guiding students, and securing research funding. These abilities are crucial for advancing Lidar research and effectively educating the next generation of scientists.

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Lidar Professors often juggle multiple demanding tasks, such as conducting advanced research, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, and securing funding through grant proposals. Balancing these responsibilities can be challenging, as each requires significant time and expertise. Effective time management and collaboration with colleagues and research assistants are crucial, as is staying current with fast-evolving Lidar technologies. Building a strong support network within the academic department can help manage workload and foster professional growth.

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Infographic showing various Lidar Professor job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, and 23% Part Time. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $114,792 per year, or $55.2 per hour.

Tenure-Track/Tenured: Associate Professor or Professor of Applied Meteorology and Climatology

College Station, TX • On-site

Texas A&M University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 1 - 5K employees
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Full-time, Contractor

Posted 18 days ago

Texas A&M University rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 146 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Description
The Department of Atmospheric Sciences in the College of Arts & Sciences at Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the Associate or Full Professor level in the field of Applied Meteorology and Climatology. Applicants will be considered for either tenure-track or tenured Associate Professor or tenured Professor, depending on qualifications. This is a full-time, 9-month position with an anticipated start date during the 2027-2028 academic year.
The successful candidate will teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels and supervise graduate students. This individual will be expected to lead a research and outreach program in areas germane to high-impact weather in Texas, supporting the land grant mission of the university. In addition to service to the department and college, the appointee's service duties will also include facilitating research interactions with other departments, colleges, and institutions and agencies across the state.
Texas A&M University is a land-, sea-, and space-grant university, within a dynamic and international community. The Department of Atmospheric Sciences has a broad research and teaching program with 23 faculty members, 139 undergraduate and 49 graduate students. The department is also affiliated with the Office of the State Climatologist, the Southern Regional Climate Center, the Texas Center for Extreme Weather, and the Center for Atmospheric Chemistry and the Environment. More information about the department can be found at: https://atmo.tamu.edu/.
Teaching and research facilities in the department include two undergraduate computer laboratories, a micropulse lidar, the Houston Lightning Mapping Array, the Weather Center, the Rapid Onsite Atmospheric Measurement Van, automated surface weather stations, and radiosonde systems. The department is part of the College of Arts and Sciences, which offers an array of degree programs and educational facilities. Additionally, the Texas A&M High Performance Research Computing Center maintains several supercomputing clusters that are easily accessible for faculty and student use.
Qualifications
This position requires a Ph.D. in atmospheric sciences, meteorology, physical geography, or a related field, and a minimum of five years of relevant experience after obtaining a Ph.D.
Application Instructions
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, CV, a personal statement with plans for teaching, research, and service/outreach, and contact information for three confidential letters of reference. Application materials must be submitted online at: apply.interfolio.com/191450
Review of applications will begin October 15, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.
Questions about the search may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Anita Rapp, at arapp@tamu.edu.

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