Director, Biosphere 2

The University of Arizona
📍 Tucson, Arizona, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 08, 2026

Job Description

Director, Biosphere 2 Posting Number req26410 Department Biosphere 2 Department Website Link Medical Sub-Speciality Location Tucson Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights

The Director of Biosphere 2 is a proven global leader who provides executive, scientific, and strategic leadership for the University of Arizona’s Biosphere 2 facility, the world’s largest controlled Earth-systems science laboratory encompassing integrated biomes including the iconic tropical rainforest, ocean, desert, and savanna. The Director advances Biosphere 2 as a globally recognized center for interdisciplinary research, immersive education, public engagement, and mission-aligned visitor and retreat experiences in support of the University’s research mission and land-grant responsibilities.


A central responsibility and focus of the Director will be to grow the extramural grant funded portfolio of the Biosphere 2 and to elevate its...

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Job Details

  • Location Tucson, Arizona
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Other Management Occupations
  • Posted Date July 08, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 17, 2026