Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Observational Astronomy, University of California, Irvine

About the role

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor position in any area of observational and/or experimental astronomy and astrophysics. The successful candidate will establish an innovative, independent research program, pursue external research support, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and contribute to departmental and university service. Applicants using observational or experimental methods at any wavelength or with any astronomical messenger, from the ground or from space, are encouraged to apply. Research may involve leadership in instrument design and development, surveys, observing methods, and data analysis. UCI’s astronomy community has strong connections to cosmology and astroparticle physics, with faculty research spanning exoplanets, galaxies, black holes, galaxy clusters, dark matter, dark energy, high‑energy astrophysics, and telescope/instrument development. UCI is a member of University of California Observatories, providing access to Keck and Lick observatories, space telescopes, and large astronomical surveys. The department offers an astronomy and astrophysics concentration in its physics Ph.D. program and an astrophysics specialization for physics majors. UC Irvine is a top‑ten public university (U.S. News & World Report), a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), a Hispanic‑Serving Institution (HSI), and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander‑Serving Institution (AANAPISI). The campus is located four miles from the Pacific Ocean and 45 miles south of Los Angeles, offering a pleasant year‑round climate and numerous recreational and cultural opportunities.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $84,100 – $108,900.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in physics, astronomy, astrophysics, or a related field.
• Documented research experience and evidence of scientific discovery, in the form of peer‑reviewed publications, in observational or experimental astronomy or astrophysics.

Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Teaching Statement – see guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
• Three references (contact information only)

Apply online: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10460