Tenure Track Position(s)

Submission Information
Publish Date: 
Saturday, April 2, 2022
Archive Date: 
Saturday, May 28, 2022
Job Summary
Job Category: 
Faculty Positions (tenure and tenure-track)
Institution Classification/Type: 
Other
Institution/Company: 
Lowell Observatory
Street Line 1: 
1400 W Mars Hill Road
City: 
Flagstaff
State/Province: 
AZ
Zip/Postal: 
86001
Country: 
United States of America
Announcement
Job Announcement Text: 

Lowell Observatory invites applications for one or more tenure-track positions in astronomy or planetary science. We seek to add early-career scientists with a strong potential to enhance research at Lowell Observatory. Our scientists are free to pursue research projects of their choice; while they typically bring in a large fraction of their salary through grants, these positions are not contingent upon external funding.

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. Staff have access to the full range of resources of the Observatory, including the 4.3-m Lowell Discovery Telescope (LDT), the Naval Precision Optical Interferometer (NPOI), several 1-m class telescopes, the Astrophysical Materials Lab at Northern Arizona University, and our instrumentation and engineering resources. Lowell offers numerous opportunities to work with undergraduate and graduate students from nearby Northern Arizona University as well as other universities around the country and the world. Lowell’s new Astronomy Discovery Center, which will open in 2024, and the award-winning Native American Astronomy Outreach Program offer additional opportunities for staff to engage in science communication as part of the observatory’s education and public outreach mission.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. in astronomy, planetary science, or a related field and have demonstrated a potential for independent research and for acquiring external funding. 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 potential to complement and enhance science at Lowell Observatory, and their potential to acquire external funds. Interest in science communication and in engaging the public in astronomy and planetary science is a plus.

To Apply:
Please send the following documents in a single pdf to [email protected]

  1. Cover letter explaining the applicant’s interest in the position, how they will complement and enhance research specifically at Lowell Observatory
  2. A current CV with a full publication list
  3. A research plan (maximum 3 pages excluding references) tailored to the scientific environment that Lowell Observatory provides
  4. Lowell Short Form Application (https://lowell.edu/about/career-opportunities)
  5. The names and email addresses of three individuals who have agreed to send reference letters by May 31st, 2022 to [email protected]. Candidates should request the reference letters themselves.

Complete applications received by May 31, 2022 will receive full consideration.

Included Benefits: 

*Benefits Overview: In addition to 11 scheduled paid holidays, Lowell Observatory offers a Flexible Paid Time Off policy for all full-time, benefit eligible employees which allows you to determine how much time you need to rest and enjoy yourself outside of work. Paid time off also includes paid Parental and FMLA leaves. The cost of premiums for medical, life & long term disability insurances for benefit eligible employees is 100% paid by the company, and includes a contribution to either an H.S.A or HRA account for first dollar medical expenses. A portion of dependent medical insurance is paid by the company. Up to a 5% match on retirement contributions after 6 months of employment and funds in lifestyle spending account provided by the observatory.

Application Deadline: 
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Current Status of Position: 
Accepting Applicants
Apply to Job
Attention To: 
Human Resources
Phone: 
9282333251
Inquiries About Job
Attention To: 
Christoph Keller
Subject: 
Tenure Track Position(s)