Assistant Professor, Astronomy (T/TE)

About the role

The University of Arizona (UArizona) is a leading research university offering a world-class environment in astrophysics. The Department of Astronomy and Steward Observatory provides faculty access to cutting-edge research facilities, observatories, and local high-performance computing (HPC) resources. Faculty are also supported in applying for national HPC resources. UArizona has strong interdisciplinary programs across Astronomy, Physics, Planetary Sciences, Optical Sciences, and the Data Science Institute, as well as collaborations with NSF’s NOIRLab.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate is expected to maintain an active research program, participate fully in undergraduate and graduate education, and contribute to advising and committee duties.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Astronomy, Physics, Planetary Science, or related fields
• Demonstrated research expertise in cosmology and/or machine learning for astrophysics

Qualifications

Not specified

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Full benefits eligible

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Contact for Questions

Kelly Merrill
Email: kmerrill@arizona.edu

Application Instructions

Applicants must complete the UArizona online application and submit a single PDF file containing:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Research Statement (limit: 5 pages)
- Teaching Statement (limit: 1 page)

Additionally, applicants must arrange for three reference letters to be uploaded via the secure University of Arizona Box portal.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Academic environment with regular office, laboratory, and classroom work
Reasonable accommodations provided for qualified individuals with disabilities

Commitment to Diversity and Equal Opportunity

The University of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Safety and Compliance

UArizona publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASR) in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. This includes crime and safety statistics, policies, and procedures. Paper copies are available from the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.