Tenured or Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Astronomical Instrumentation or Experimental Astrophysics

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Astronomy, Physics, Planetary Science, or a related field
• Equivalent engineering degree with strong astronomical research background may be considered
• Demonstrated excellence and leadership in research involving instrumentation
• Commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students

Requirements

• Start date as early as August 2026
• Applications accepted until the position is filled

Benefits

• Access to McDonald Observatory, including the 10-m Hobby-Eberly Telescope (HET) with VIRUS and HPF spectrographs
• 2.7-m Telescope with the IGRINS instrument
• 2.1-m and 0.8-m Telescopes
• Las Cumbres Observatory (LCO) node
• Participation in large collaborative surveys such as HETDEX, JWST, HST, and TESS programs
• Technology development through the McDonald Observatory Instrumentation Labs

Skills

• Strong research background in astronomical instrumentation
• Ability to teach and mentor students

Pay

• Salary commensurate with experience

Schedule

• Full-time position

About the Role

The Department of Astronomy at the University of Texas at Austin seeks an open-rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) faculty member specializing in Astronomical Instrumentation.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting cutting-edge research in astronomical instrumentation
• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
• Mentoring students and contributing to the academic community
• Engaging in interdisciplinary collaborations and outreach activities