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Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Planetary Science

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Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
Department: Physics
City: Orlando
State/Province: FL
Category:
Country: US
Contact Person: Dan Britt
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: University of Central Florida
Web Link: https://ucf.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/details/Assistant-Professor-or-Associate-Professor-in-Planetary-Science_R106938-1

The Department of Physics (physics.ucf.edu) at the University of Central Florida invites applications for two full-time, 9-month, faculty positions at the rank of assistant professor (tenure earning) or associate professor (tenured), anticipated to begin in August 2024. We seek candidates whose experience and plans emphasize fundamental research in the fields of space resources, planetary and remote-sensing instrumentation, analysis and modeling of mission datasets, planetary surface processes, and SmallSat mission development. We are especially interested in candidates that have skills and research expertise to successfully propose for flight hardware projects, including commercial missions, as well as flight instruments, mission science teams, and mission leadership. Successful candidates are expected to establish vigorous, externally funded, creative research programs and have a strong commitment to excellence in graduate and undergraduate education.

UCF is a leading, metropolitan, research-intensive university with over 68,000 students. The Department of Physics has 54 faculty, offers B.S., B.A., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees, and has modern well-designed laboratories. UCF provides competitive startup funds and research-active faculty teach one course per semester. We offer support for expectant mothers, paid parental leave for both parents, on-site pre-school, and professional development and leadership training for all faculty at all career stages. Hiring and promotion are based solely on merit.

Minimum Qualifications:Applicants must have a Ph.D. in physics, planetary sciences, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution at time of application and a substantial record of independent research. To be eligible for appointment as a tenured associate professor upon hire, the selected candidate must have a demonstrated record of teaching, research, and service commensurate with a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of associate professor.

Preferred Qualifications:  Flight mission experience.  Experience in developing laboratory or spacecraft instrumentation. Experience teaching physics or astronomy at the college or university level. 

Additional Application Materials Required:  UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/. In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload: (1) a cover letter; (2) a current curriculum vita (CV); (3) a research statement; (4) a teaching statement; and (5) the names and contact information for three (3) professional references. The online application is here.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

Review of applications will begin on January 16, 2024, and continue until the positions are filled.

Questions regarding this search can be directed via email to Professor Daniel Britt, search committee chair, at [email protected].

Visiting Lecturer in Astronomy

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Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
Department: Astronomy
City: South Hadley
State/Province: Massachusetts
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Country: USA
Contact Person: M. Darby Dyar
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Mount Holyoke College
Application Due Date: Wednesday, January 31 2024
Web Link: https://careers.mtholyoke.edu/

Mount Holyoke College invites applications for a two-year, full-time visiting lecturer position in planetary science beginning Fall 2024 in Astronomy. Teaching responsibilities will be five courses in some combination of introductory solar systems, planetary science, and advanced seminar courses.

Mount Holyoke College is an active member of the Five College Astronomy Department, which provides multiple opportunities for research collaborations. The successful candidate must be dedicated to undergraduate education and enjoy working with students. Candidates must hold a Ph.D.

Include a letter of interest, CV, and statements covering (1) research interests, (2) teaching philosophy, (3) the mentoring of a diverse student body, and (4) contact information for three references. Applications must be made online at careers.mtholyoke.edu and review will begin on 1/2/24.

Mount Holyoke is an undergraduate liberal arts college with 2,200 students and 220 faculty. Over half the faculty are women; one-fourth are persons of color. Mount Holyoke College is located about 90 miles west of Boston in the Connecticut River valley, and is a member of the Five College Consortium consisting of Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges and the University of Massachusetts.

Mount Holyoke College is a women’s college that is gender diverse. The College is committed to providing equal access and opportunity in employment and education to all employees and students. In compliance with state and federal law, Mount Holyoke College does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, genetic information, sex, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state or local law. The College does not discriminate on the basis of gender in the recruitment and admission of students to its graduate program.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background (including criminal records) check.

To apply: careers.mtholyoke.edu

McDonald Observatory Mitchell Postdoc Fellow in Instrumentation

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Current state: Review
Department: McDonald Observatory
City: Austin
State/Province: TX
Category:
Country: USA
Contact Person: Search Committee
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
Application Due Date: Sunday, December 31 2023
Web Link: https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_50xYH7zeVUGTIea

CAMERON MITCHELL MCDONALD OBSERVATORY POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN INSTRUMENTATION

The University of Texas at Austin’s McDonald Observatory announces competition for the Cameron Mitchell McDonald Observatory Postdoctoral Fellowship in instrumentation. This Fellowship is open to anyone with a Ph.D. in Astronomy or a closely allied field. Candidates are expected to have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. upon arrival, to reside in Austin, and to primarily work on-site. The successful applicant will join the McDonald Observatory instrumentation group and play an important, career-enhancing role in a current instrument project for the McDonald 2.7m telescope or the 10-m Hobby-Eberly Telescope (see below).[1]  Candidates are encouraged to contact instrument team leads to discuss specific opportunities. The instrumentation group consists of astronomers and engineers and has a track record of delivering significant instruments and training the next generation of instrumentalists.

In addition to the instrumentation project, the successful candidate is encouraged to undertake research of their choosing in any area of astronomy and astrophysics, including their own instrument development. The fellowship includes funding for research expenses, including travel. Additional funds are available for relocation expenses. The initial appointment will be for one year, beginning September 2024, with the expectation of renewal for a second and third year following satisfactory research performance. An earlier start date may be considered, depending on individual circumstances.

For information on employee benefits, please see the HRS-Benefits home page at http://www.utexas.edu/hr/current/insurance.

Application Instructions:

    1. Applicants should complete the application form at: https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_50xYH7zeVUGTIea.

    2. After submitting the form, you will see a confirmation message in your browser with instructions to watch your Inbox for an email containing further       

        instructions.

    3. The emailed instructions will include details for submitting your application materials and instructions for your letter writers so that they may submit

        their letters. Please carefully follow the instructions in this email.

The submission deadline for all application materials and letters of recommendation is December 31, 2023 at 11:59 pm Central Time.

Inquiries only may be sent to: [email protected].

Research Assistant Professors

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Department: Institute for Geophysics
City: Austin
State/Province: Texas
Category:
Country: United States
Contact Person: Sean Gulick
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: University of Texas at Austin
Application Due Date: Monday, January 15 2024
Web Link: https://apply.interfolio.com/132225

The University of Texas Institute for Geophysics (UTIG) seeks to hire two Research Assistant Professors in the broadly defined area of Natural Hazards, with emphases in (1) Active Crustal Deformation and (2) Coastal Processes. We seek colleagues who creatively use theoretical, computational, observational and/or experimental approaches to address fundamental problems and processes to investigate Natural Hazards and understand events (e.g., earthquakes, storms/extreme climate), as well as behaviors of natural systems. Successful candidates will contribute to a dynamic and diverse research community at UTIG and The University of Texas at Austin through the development of a vigorous, internationally recognized, and externally funded research program, and through engagement with colleagues, postdoctoral scholars, and students. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or be near completion of this degree. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from nontraditional research backgrounds and from scientists who understand the experiences of those underrepresented in higher education and research.

Assistant and Associate Research Professors at UTIG typically receive six months of institutional salary support, with the rest obtained from externally-funded research projects; institutional support typically increases to eight months upon promotion to Research Professor. Current research foci at UTIG include: climate dynamics in both the modern and past; ice sheet and ocean dynamics; marine geology and geophysics; solid earth geophysics and tectonics; and planetary geophysics and habitability. 

UTIG is part of the Jackson School of Geosciences, which houses top research programs across a range of areas in Earth and Planetary Sciences. UTIG is also closely allied with the Texas Advanced Computing Center, and with several research centers and programs at UT focused on emerging Earth Science problems, such as the Center for Planetary Systems Habitability, Marine Science Institute, Center for Space Research, and Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences. UTIG employs both computational- and field-based technical support staff, and operates a variety of field equipment and lab facilities. UTIG is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible geosciences where all scientists succeed at the highest level. 

Applications should include: 1. Cover letter, 2. Curriculum vitae, 3. Brief (~2 page) research statement, 4. One page service/mentorship statement, 5. Copies of up to three recent peer-reviewed publications, and 6. Names and contact information of three references who can provide a letter upon request.  

For full consideration, applications should be submitted online at https://apply.interfolio.com/132225 by January 15, 2024.

For additional information about the application process, please contact Rosalind Gamble ([email protected]). For additional information about the position, please contact the search committee chair: Sean Gulick ([email protected]).

Postdoctoral Fellow

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Department: Earth and Planetary Sciences
City: Baltimore
State/Province: MD
Category:
Country: USA
Contact Person: Tom Haine
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Johns Hopkins University
Application Due Date: Friday, December 01 2023
Web Link: https://apply.interfolio.com/133478

Description

The Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences at Johns Hopkins University invites applications for the Glenadore and Howard L. Pim Postdoctoral Fellowship in Global Change. The duration of the fellowship is one year with an anticipated extension for a second year. The position carries a salary of $60,000/yr and fringe benefits, includes an annual stipend of $5,000 for travel and research expenses, and provides eligibility to participate in Johns Hopkins University health plans.

Qualifications

We seek an outstanding individual with a recent Ph.D. who is pursuing interdisciplinary research in Global Change. Candidates whose research spans the natural sciences, social sciences, health sciences and/or public policy aspects of global change are especially encouraged to apply. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, (1) fundamental processes driving global change; (2) the impact of global change on air quality, water resources, ecosystems and ecological processes, and/or human health; (3) adaptation of societal and natural systems to the effects of global change; (4) energy resources; and (5) analysis of economic, sociological, public health, and policy implications of global change. The department values experiences and goals related to improving equity, diversity, and inclusion in the field. Candidates are encouraged to collaborate with faculty from other Hopkins departments. Applicants should contact faculty with whom they are interested in working.

Application Instructions

Information on our department can be found at https://eps.jhu.edu. The Morton K. Blaustein Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Johns Hopkins University offers programs of study and research in the basic Earth sciences, particularly:

● Geology, the science of the solid Earth and other terrestrial planets and satellites

● Geochemistry, devoted to understanding the chemistry of the solid Earth and natural waters

● Geophysics, concerned with a quantitative description of physical processes in the Earth and planetary sciences

● Oceanography, the study of ocean currents, biogeochemistry, and the ocean’s role in climate

● Atmospheric sciences, particularly the dynamics of atmospheric circulation both on Earth and other outer planets and their satellites

● Ecology and paleoecology, the study of the relationships between organisms and their environment today and in the geologic past.

The department’s primary goals are research and the training of scholars who will contribute to the future of these disciplines. The programs emphasize basic principles and concepts rather than applied aspects. The department is also committed to improving equity, diversity and inclusion in the field of Earth and Planetary Sciences.

Consideration of applications will begin now and the deadline is December 1, 2023. Applications can only be submitted electronically through Interfolio. To apply, access the link here https://apply.interfolio.com/133478 to forward your curriculum vitae (with your email address), names and emails of three references and a research plan (2-3 pages).

Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship in Planetary Science

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Department: Earfth and Space Exploration
City: Tempe
State/Province: Arizona
Category:
Country: USA
Contact Person: Prof. Rhonda Stroud
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Arizona State University
Application Due Date: Wednesday, October 18 2023
Web Link: https://apply.interfolio.com/133112

The School of Earth and Space Exploration at Arizona State University (ASU) invites applications for up to 3 postdoctoral scholar positions in the areas of planetary science, geoscience, astronomy and astrophysics, or other related fields with potential applications to planetary science. The postdoctoral scholars selected will join a cohort of 10-15 other scholars at ASU as part of the Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. The program’s goal is to support the career development of outstanding Ph.D. recipients with great potential for advancing the ASU Charter into a future tenure track appointment at ASU. Incoming Fellows will receive a competitive salary with health benefits, plus discretionary research funds. A relocation stipend allowance will also be provided. Follow this link for information and to apply http://apply.interfolio.com/133112. Application materials should include a curriculum vitae; a letter of interest describing how you meet the qualifications; and contact information for 3 references including email addresses. Application deadline is October 18, 2023. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. Inquiries can be directed to search committee chair, Prof. Rhonda Stroud at [email protected].

Percival Lowell Postdoctoral Fellowship

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Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
City: Flagstaff
State/Province: AZ
Category:
Country: USA
Contact Person: Dr. Christoph Keller
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Lowell Observatory
Application Due Date: Wednesday, November 15 2023
Web Link: https://lowell.edu/about/career-opportunities/

Lowell Observatory invites applications for the Percival Lowell Postdoctoral Fellowship, which aims to attract recent graduates to pursue independent research projects of their own choice in the fields of astronomy, planetary science, and astronomical instrumentation. Fellows are hired for four years, receive an annual salary of $75,000, which will increase each year, relocation reimbursement up to $5,000, and research funds of $20,000 annually to support their scientific program.

Current research at Lowell Observatory spans a wide range of disciplines from planetary science and exoplanets to stellar astrophysics, Galactic and extragalactic astronomy as well as instrumentation. Fellows have access to the full range of resources of the Observatory, including the 4.3-m Lowell Discovery Telescope (LDT), several 1-m class telescopes, the Astrophysical Materials Lab at Northern Arizona University, and our instrumentation and engineering resources. Lowell’s new Astronomy Discovery Center, which will open in 2024, and the award-winning Native American Astronomy Outreach Program offer additional opportunities for fellows to engage in science communication as part of the observatory’s education and public outreach mission.

Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. in astronomy, planetary science, or a related field. The PhD must have been awarded before they begin the fellowship, which can be no later than December 1, 2024. Applicants may not have more than the equivalent of 4 years of full-time postdoctoral research activities by the application deadline. Current employees of Lowell Observatory are not eligible. Lowell Observatory is committed to diversity and inclusion in its workforce; we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. Applicants will be assessed according to their scientific potential, their research plan and the feasibility of carrying out the proposed research at Lowell Observatory; interest in science communication and in engaging the public in astronomy and planetary science is a plus.

Open-Rank Faculty Position in Planetary Science at Arizona State University

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Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
Department: School of Earth and Space Exploration
City: Tempe
State/Province: Arizona
Category: , ,
Country: USA
Contact Person: Jim Bell
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Arizona State University
Application Due Date: Thursday, October 19 2023
Web Link: http://apply.interfolio.com/131340

The School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE) at Arizona State University (ASU) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty appointment in Planetary Science. This is an open-rank search for an Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor in any area of Planetary Science. We seek an innovative scholar who is an emerging or established leader in the future of planetary exploration, and who is dedicated to the ideals of the ASU Charter. We are especially interested in applicants who can complement or extend SESE’s existing strengths in Earth and space science research and education. The anticipated start date is August 2024. For full position details and how to apply, please go to http://apply.interfolio.com/131340 .

Initial deadline for receipt of complete applications is Oct. 19; Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool.  Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received, until the position is closed.

Assistant Professor in Astronomy and Planetary Science

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Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
Department: Department of Astronomy and Planetary Science
City: Flagstaff
State/Province: AZ
Category:
Country: USA
Contact Person: Dr. Mark Salvatore
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Northern Arizona University
Application Due Date: Saturday, December 31 2022
Web Link: http://nau.jobs

The Department of Astronomy and Planetary Science at Northern Arizona University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting August 2023.  We are seeking applicants who will expand the Department’s current expertise into areas that include (but are not limited to) early solar system processes, exoplanets, and/or star and planet formation and protoplanetary disks.  Applicants may employ any relevant techniques, including (but not limited to) observational, laboratory, and/or theory.

Minimum qualifications are an earned PhD in Astronomy, Planetary Science, or related field, conferred by August 2023. Preferred qualifications include:

  • Demonstrated effectiveness in:
    • Teaching, advisement, and other student-related responsibilities, especially with individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds
    • Scholarly activity, securing external funding, and publishing in high-impact journals
    • Service to the profession and the university community
  • Experience with traditional and non-traditional course delivery including the use of active learning techniques, student-centered teaching practices, online modalities, and/or other teaching methods
  • Experience working and interacting with people from diverse backgrounds.

To view the original post and to apply, proceed to nau.jobs, follow the ‘Current Openings’ links, locate vacancy 606756, and then “Apply” at the bottom of the page. Please address questions to Dr. Mark Salvatore (Search Committee Chair) at [email protected] or (928) 523-2661. 

Percival Lowell Postdoctoral Fellowship

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Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
City: Flagstaff
State/Province: AZ
Category:
Country: USA
Contact Person: Christoph Keller
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Lowell OBservatory
Application Due Date: Wednesday, November 30 2022
Web Link: https://lowell.edu/about/career-opportunities/

Lowell Observatory invites applications for the Percival Lowell Postdoctoral Fellowship, which  aims to attract recent graduates to pursue independent research projects of their own choice in the fields of astronomy, planetary science, and astronomical instrumentation. Fellows are hired for four years, receive an annual salary of $75,000, which will increase each year, relocation reimbursement up to $5,000, and research funds of $20,000 annually to support their scientific program.

Current research at Lowell Observatory spans a wide range of disciplines from planetary science and exoplanets to stellar astrophysics, Galactic and extragalactic astronomy as well as instrumentation. Fellows have access to the full range of resources of the Observatory, including the 4.3-m Lowell Discovery Telescope (LDT), several 1-m class telescopes, the Astrophysical Materials Lab at Northern Arizona University, and our instrumentation and engineering resources. Lowell’s new Astronomy Discovery Center, which will open in 2024, and the award-winning Native American Astronomy Outreach Program offer additional opportunities for fellows to engage in science communication as part of the observatory’s education and public outreach mission.

Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. in astronomy, planetary science, or a related field. The PhD must have been awarded before they begin the fellowship, which can be no later than December 1, 2023. Applicants may not have more than the equivalent of 4 years of full-time postdoctoral research activities by the application deadline. Current employees of Lowell Observatory are not eligible. Lowell Observatory is committed to diversity and inclusion in its workforce; we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. Applicants will be assessed according to their scientific potential, their research plan and the feasibility of carrying out the proposed research at Lowell Observatory; interest in science communication and in engaging the public in astronomy and planetary science is a plus.

The full announcement is available on the Lowell Observatory Website: https://lowell.edu/about/career-opportunities/. Further inquiries can be sent to Dr. Christoph Keller, Director of Science, at [email protected]