Tenure-Track Assistant Astronomers

The Institute for Astronomy (IfA) at the University of Hawaii invites applications for two tenure-track assistant-level faculty positions in any field of astrophysics, planetary science, or solar physics, including observation, theory, and instrumentation. Applicants should have an outstanding research record, an ability to lead a research program involving students and postdocs, and an ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The anticipated start date is Fall 2017. 

Duties include undertaking a program of independent research, teaching typically one graduate or undergraduate core course per year, and contributing to the academic and scientific life of the IfA. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in astronomy, physics or closely related areas as well as successful research experience as demonstrated by accomplishments, publications and letters of recommendation. At least two years of post-doctoral research are desirable but not essential. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The IfA has strong research groups in nearly all areas of astrophysics and has guaranteed access to the entire suite of observational facilities on the summits of Mauna Kea and Haleakala. The IfA is also the lead institution in the Pan-STARRS wide-field optical telescopes. More information about the IfA is available at http://www.ifa.hawaii.edu.

TO APPLY: Please upload a curriculum vitae (including bibliography) and a statement of research interests and plans using AcademicJobsOnline, https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo, #7938.  Also please arrange for three letters of recommendation to be uploaded to the same website. All materials should be received by November 21, 2016.

INQUIRIES: Please email [email protected] with any questions. Note that letters of recommendation should be uploaded to the aforementioned website, not sent to this email.

CLOSING DATE: November 21, 2016

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