Physics and Astronomy Assistant Professor in Computational Astrophysics

Submission Information
Publish Date: 
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Archive Date: 
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Job Summary
Job Category: 
Faculty Positions (tenure and tenure-track)
Institution Classification/Type: 
Large Academic
Institution/Company: 
University of Pennsylvania
Department Name: 
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Street Line 1: 
209 S. 33rd Street
City: 
Philadelphia
State/Province: 
PA
Zip/Postal: 
19104
Country: 
United States of America
Announcement
Job Announcement Text: 

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for an Assistant Professor position, to start July 1, 2018. We are looking for an astrophysicist with expertise in data science, numerical simulation, or computation. The first three years of this tenure-track position at Penn will include a joint (50/50%) appointment with the newly created Simons Center for Computational Astrophysics (CCA). At the CCA, the appointment will hold the position of Associate Research Scientist.  Associate Research Scientists develop algorithms and codes for computational astrophysics and/or for the analysis of large astronomy data sets.  Applicants are expected to have a PhD and to have established an independent program of research that they will expand at Penn and CCA.

Penn hosts a collegial department with a vibrant research enterprise, and strong programs in undergraduate and graduate teaching and public outreach. The Department is actively involved in a number of data-intensive projects including AdvACT, DES, HERA, SDSS IV, LSST, WFIRST, and the Simons Observatory. The CCA, part of the Flatiron Institute in New York City, aims to become a focal point for computational astronomy around the world and plans to play a leadership role in developing the computational tools needed for calculations, simulations and data analyses.

Candidates should submit materials online at http://facultysearches.provost.upenn.edu/postings/1289 and include: a curriculum vitae (including list of publications); a description (4 pages maximum) of past and planned research and of teaching interests; and the names and contact information for at least three references. Recommenders will be contacted by the University with instructions on how to submit a letter to the website. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2017 and continue until the position is filled.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy is strongly committed to Penn’s Action Plan for Faculty Diversity and Excellence and to creating a more diverse faculty (for more information see:  http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v58/n02/diversityplan.html).  The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.  Minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. The Simons Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.

Application Deadline: 
Friday, December 1, 2017
Current Status of Position: 
Accepting Applicants
Apply to Job
Attention To: 
Gary Bernstein
Title: 
Search Committee Chair
Institution/Company: 
University of Pennsylvania
Department Name: 
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Street Line 1: 
209 S. 33rd Street
City: 
Philadelphia
State/Province: 
PA
Zip/Postal Code: 
19104
Country: 
United States of America
Inquiries About Job
Attention To: 
Michelle Last