Assistant Professor, Astrophysics

The University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position with the Department of Physics in the area of Astrophysics. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Physics or related discipline. Preference will be given to applicants with postdoctoral research experience. The successful candidate is expected to be an effective teacher who will establish a vigorous research program in Astrophysics. Synergy with existing atomic, molecular, and optical physics, plasma physics, high-energy density physics, laboratory astrophysics, or gravitation research in the department would be advantageous. Start-up funds will be provided. In addition, the University is a founding partner in the Great Basin Observatory, providing remote access to a 0.7-meter research-grade telescope/instrumentation located in the darkest skies in the continental US. The University of Nevada, Reno has a growing and increasingly diverse student population of approximately 21,000, including over 2,800 graduate students. The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. We are an inclusive and engaged community and recognize the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience. The city of Reno offers an excellent quality of life, with entertainment and cultural opportunities in excess of most cities of similar size. The city lies one hour from Lake Tahoe and four hours east of San Francisco in the valley of the Truckee River on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada, and has a mild high desert climate. A highly rated location for living and outdoor recreation, the Reno area also enjoys a flourishing and diverse intellectual, artistic, and cultural community.

Applications will be accepted through October 31, 2017. For more information about the position, and to apply, please visit https://www.unrsearch.com/postings/25690

EEO/AA. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.