The Departments of Chemistry and Astronomy at the University of Virginia invite applicants for a joint
tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position. We seek candidates dedicated to our mission and
passionate about teaching in a world-class institution. Candidates will teach in chemistry or astronomy, and
conduct research in the interdisciplinary field of astrochemistry, with interests in physical chemistry
(theoretical or experimental) as well as in molecular astronomy. The candidate will be expected to build
upon the current research interests of members of the chemistry and astronomy departments as well as
scientists at the nearby National Radio Astronomy Observatory. The home department for purposes of
tenure will be decided at the time of hiring.

In addition to developing external funding to support research endeavors, candidates will be expected to
teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels and provide service to the University, Department/s, and
professional organizations. Review of applications will begin September 20, 2013. The appointment will
begin on August 25, 2014. Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in a relevant field and have postdoctoral
experience at the time of application. A strong record of interdisciplinary research is desirable.

To apply, candidates must submit a Candidate Profile through Jobs@UVa (https://jobs.virginia.edu), search
on posting number 0612637, and electronically attach the following: a cover letter of interest describing
research and teaching experience, a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interest, and contact
information for three references.

Questions regarding the application in JOBS@UVa should be directed to Valerie Dudding, 434-924-4360,
[email protected].

The University will perform background checks on all new faculty hires prior to making a final offer of
employment.

The College of A&S and the University of Virginia welcome applications from women, minorities,
veterans and persons with disabilities; we seek to build a culturally diverse, intellectual environment, and
are committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and to the principles of affirmative action in
accordance with state and federal laws.

 

 
The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of
California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for a position in
planetary sciences, at the Assistant Professor (tenure-track) level.
Applicants’ research should focus primarily on processes and bodies
in this solar system (other than Earth). We have a preference for
candidates concentrating on research areas that include, but are not
restricted to: planetary atmospheres; planetary surface processes;
cosmochemistry; impact processes; and orbital dynamics. We also
welcome qualified applicants whose technical expertise will build
upon or complement our existing strength in areas such as planetary
interiors and fluid dynamics.

Apply at https://recruit.ucsc.edu/apply/JPF00057

Refer to Position #JPF00057-14 in all correspondence.
CLOSING DATE: October 21, 2013.

UCSC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer,
committed to excellence through diversity.

 

Fellowship (ITYF) was established as a prestigious new fellowship 

program in 2009. The ITYF is designed to attract outstanding, highly 

motivated, early-career researchers in any of the space science fields 

covered by the Institute of Space and Astronautical Sciences (ISAS) to 

work in Japan for 3 (extendable to 5) years. An excellent remuneration 

package is offered, including research budget (including travel 

expense) so that the fellow can extend their international profile, as 

well as developing collaborations within Japan.

 

The most recent call for JAXA International Top Young Fellowship

applications, for FY2013, has been issued.

The application deadline is 31 August 2013. Please see the below the link for further details.

 

http://www.jaxa.jp/employ/index_e.html

 

Please feel free to forward this information to those who might beinterested in it.

 

Masaki Fujimoto

 

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) International Top Young
Fellowship (ITYF) was established as a prestigious new fellowship
program in 2009. The ITYF is designed to attract outstanding, highly
motivated, early-career researchers in any of the space science fields
covered by the Institute of Space and Astronautical Sciences (ISAS) to
work in Japan for 3 (extendable to 5) years. An excellent remuneration
package is offered, including research budget (including travel
expense) so that the fellow can extend their international profile, as
well as developing collaborations within Japan.

The most recent call for JAXA International Top Young Fellowship
applications, for FY2013, has been issued.
The application deadline is 31 August 2013. Please see the below the
link for further details.

http://www.jaxa.jp/employ/index_e.html

Please feel free to forward this information to those who might be
interested in it.

Masaki Fujimoto
ISAS, JAXA

The goal of the Lloyd V. Berkner Space Policy Internship is to provide
promising undergraduate and graduate students with the opportunity to
work in the area of civil space research policy in the nation’s
capital, under the aegis of the National Research Council’s Space
Science Board. The autumn program is open to undergraduate and
graduate students. The deadline for applications is 7 June.
Candidate(s) selected for will be contacted no later than 5 July.
additional information about the program, including application
procedure, can be found at:

http://sites.nationalacademies.org/SSB/ssb_052239