Professor, Astronomy

The Department of Astronomy at Indiana University Bloomington invites applications for a tenured faculty position at the level of associate or full professor in exoplanet science, especially in theoretical studies of exoplanet atmospheres or exoplanet formation. We also welcome applications from exceptional pre-tenure individuals with strong research portfolios. We seek candidates with active research programs who can take advantage of the robust high performance computing resources available on our campus and who are committed to excellence in scholarship and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

IU has excellent information technology infrastructure including TeraGrid computing resources, supercomputer capability, and massive and rapid access data storage systems, as well as an innovative School of Informatics and Computing and an Advanced Visualization Laboratory that supports IU researchers. In addition, Indiana University is a partner in the consortium that operates the WIYN 3.5-meter telescope at Kitt Peak and associated instrumentation, including the NEID extreme precision radial velocity spectrometer. See http://www.astro.indiana.edu/facultysearch2023.shtml for more information on departmental and IU facilities and resources.

In collaboration with the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, we are home to a growing planetary/exoplanetary research group including faculty, postdocs, and graduate and undergraduate students. An additional position in planetary science is planned in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. We also maintain close ties with the Physics Department and the wider campus community.

We are a small, friendly department offering both undergraduate and graduate degrees in astronomy and astrophysics. The department includes 18-20 graduate students and typically 45 undergraduate majors. The department enjoys a supportive and collegial atmosphere, and we are committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of students and scholars.

Indiana University Bloomington a flagship campus of the IU system. Our beautiful campus is set in the rolling hills of south-central Indiana. All IU faculty have access to excellent resources to support research and teaching, and IU-Bloomington has multiple opportunities for internal funding and support for developing external funding proposals.

Bloomington is a progressive, engaging, affordable, beautiful city surrounded by state parks and national forests. This quintessential College town offers a vibrant restaurant, fine arts, theater, and entertainment scene along with an internationally recognized school of music and Big 10 sports. We’re just an hour from the Indianapolis international airport.

Applicants should apply online at (https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/16227), including a cover letter; CV; statements on research and teaching; statement on fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in and out of the classroom; and contact information for three letters of reference. Applications completed by 20 February 2023 will receive full consideration. Queries can be sent to [email protected]. A Ph.D. is required at time of appointment.

Before a conditional offer of employment with tenure is finalized, candidates will be asked to disclose any pending investigations or previous findings of sexual or professional misconduct. They will also be required to authorize an inquiry by Indiana University Bloomington with all current and former employers along these lines. The relevance of information disclosed or ascertained in the context of this process to a candidate’s eligibility for hire will be evaluated by Indiana University Bloomington on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should be aware, however, that Indiana University Bloomington takes the matters of sexual and professional misconduct very seriously.

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.