Assistant Professor, Optical/Near-infrared Astronomy, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Faculty of Science

Submission Information
Publish Date: 
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Archive Date: 
Thursday, May 27, 2021
Job Summary
Job Category: 
Faculty Positions (tenure and tenure-track)
Institution Classification/Type: 
Large Academic
Institution/Company: 
University of Calgary
Department Name: 
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Street Line 1: 
2500 University Dr. NW
City: 
Calgary
State/Province: 
Alberta
Zip/Postal: 
T2N 1N4
Country: 
Canada
Announcement
Job Announcement Text: 

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Calgary seeks outstanding candidates for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Optical/Near-infrared Astronomy with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2022 or later.

The successful candidate will build a vibrant, independent research program in observational optical/NIR astronomy that will contribute to and complement existing research excellence in areas that include the large-scale interstellar medium, astrochemistry, galactic magnetism, star formation, nuclear astrophysics, x-ray astronomy and gamma ray sources. You will join a group of internationally recognized experts in computational astrophysics and observational astronomy spanning wavelengths from the radio to gamma rays, who are involved in multiple major national and international instrumentation projects. The Department of Physics and Astronomy is also home to the Rothney Astrophysical Observatory (RAO), a premier facility for undergraduate student instruction, public education and outreach, with over 10,000 visitors annually.

Applicants must possess a PhD in Astrophysics, Physics, or equivalent at the time of appointment and experience at the postdoctoral level is highly desirable. Successful applicants must be enthusiastic about contributing to teaching and research, and demonstrate the potential to excel in both. Specifically, the successful candidate must demonstrate evidence of the following:

  • Potential to develop a productive, sustained, externally-funded research program utilizing state-of-the-art observatories and instruments.
  • Demonstrated record or potential to deliver high-quality instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including observational astronomy courses utilizing astrophysical observatories including the RAO.
  • Ability to provide effective graduate supervision.
  • Strong track record of publications in high quality peer-reviewed scientific journals with impact in the discipline.
  • Demonstrated ability and capacity to collaborate and work well as part of a team.
  • Commitment to supporting an equitable, diverse and inclusive work environment.

Application Deadline: May 31, 2021

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online via UCalgary Careers (https://careers.ucalgary.ca/). A complete application should be submitted in a single pdf, and include the following:

  • Cover letter
  • Current curriculum vitae
  • Statement of research interests including future plans (approximately 2 pages)
  • Statement of teaching philosophy (2 pages max)
  • Teaching Dossier and/or Evidence of teaching effectiveness
  • Statement describing the candidate’s contributions, or potential contributions to, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) along with their ability to work with a culturally diverse and international student, staff, and faculty body
  • Names and contact information of three references

For more information and to apply for the position (Job ID# 22502), please CLICK HERE.

Questions can be addressed to:

Dr. David Knudsen, Head, Department of Physics and Astronomy

Email: [email protected]

University of Calgary

2500 University Drive

Calgary AB T2N 1N4

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

Additional Information

To learn more about academic opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the Faculty of Science visit Careers in the Faculty of Science.

About the University of Calgary

The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

About Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.

Application Deadline: 
Monday, May 31, 2021
Current Status of Position: 
No Status Given (Opted Out)
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Attention To: 
Dr. David Knudsen
Title: 
Head, Department of Physics and Astronomy
Institution/Company: 
University of Calgary
Department Name: 
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Street Line 1: 
2500 University Dr. NW
City: 
Calgary
State/Province: 
Alberta
Zip/Postal Code: 
T2N 1N4
Country: 
Canada
Institution/Company Job ID or Reference Code: 
Job ID 22502
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Attention To: 
Dr. David Knudsen