Faculty Position in Observational Astronomy and Astrophysics

Submission Information
Publish Date: 
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Archive Date: 
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Job Summary
Job Category: 
Faculty Positions (tenure and tenure-track)
Institution Classification/Type: 
Large Academic
Institution/Company: 
University of California, Los Angeles
Department Name: 
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Street Line 1: 
475 Portola Plaza, Box 951547
Street Line 2: 
Office of the Chair
City: 
Los Angeles
State/Province: 
CA
Zip/Postal: 
90095-1547
Country: 
United States of America
Announcement
Job Announcement Text: 

University of California, Los Angeles

Faculty Position in Observational Astronomy and Astrophysics

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track assistant professor position in observational astronomy and astrophysics, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2018.  Qualified applicants for associate and full professor positions may also be considered. The Department is seeking outstanding candidates with the potential for exceptional research, the capacity for excellence in teaching, and a clear commitment to enhancing the diversity of the Department.  Of particular interest is an individual who can take advantage of the University of California’s investment in the W. M. Keck Observatory (http://www.keckobservatory.org/) and the future Thirty Meter Telescope (http://www.tmt.org/), provide scientific leadership for these facilities, and leverage upcoming observatories such as JWST, LSST, TESS, and WFIRST.  This search prioritizes candidates with research programs that include one of the following two areas: the Galactic Center or extrasolar planets.  Successful applicants will have the opportunity to capitalize on UCLA’s significant existing resources, such as the Galactic Center Group (http://www.galacticcenter.astro.ucla.edu/), the Institute for Planets and Exoplanets (http://planets.ucla.edu/), and the Infrared Laboratory (https://irlab.astro.ucla.edu/).  A Ph.D. or equivalent degree is required. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Applicants should apply online via the UCLA Academic Recruit website:  https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF03412.  Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, publication list, a statement of teaching experience or interest, and contact information for 3-5 reference letter writers.

For full consideration, applications should be received by January 16, 2018.  Review of applications will start on January 16, 2018.  However, applications will be accepted until the search is closed.  Please refer to tracking number #JPF03412 in all correspondence.

The University of California seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy at http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct.

Application Deadline: 
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Current Status of Position: 
Accepting Applicants
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Attention To: 
Apply online: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF03412
Institution/Company Job ID or Reference Code: 
JPF03412