Assistant Professor in Time-Domain Astronomy

3 months ago

Gainesville, United States University of Florida Full time

Job Description:

The Department of Astronomy at the University of Florida invites applications for a full-time, nine-month tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor to begin August , 4. We particularly encourage applicants who have experience in time domain astrophysics, which can be at any wavelength or timescale, and can utilize resources available at the University of Florida (UF). Applicants with backgrounds in observational, experimental, theoretical, or computational astrophysics are welcome.

Candidates will be able to access UF's world-class research facilities and telescopes (astro.ufl.edu/research/telescopes), including the .4-m Gran Telescopio Canarias in Spain, the Dharma survey telescope in Arizona, and the MINERVA Australis exoplanet RV array. Faculty also carry out research using the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument, and the Sloan Digital Sky Survey V. UF is home to HiPerGator, one of the most powerful high-performance computers at a US public university (). We welcome applicants who can benefit from access to these resources while developing high-impact research programs using other major national and international observational astronomical facilities and publicly available large datasets.

Candidates should already have a strong established research program that complements ongoing research in the Department of Astronomy, a compelling plan for future research, and the ability to supervise both graduate and undergraduate research projects.

UF is the state’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university with an enrollment of over , students and was ranked 6th in the country among public universities (US News and World Report 3 rankings), and 1st among public institutions in the Wall Street Journal 3 survey. UF is located in Gainesville, a city of approximately , residents in North-Central Florida, miles from the Gulf of Mexico, and miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support a range of activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer a variety of programs including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at .

Advertised Salary:

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the compensation includes a full benefits package.

Employment Benefits include:

Health Insurance: UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families, and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability and more.

Retirement Options: Attractive options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.

Leave: UF staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sick-leave pool, parental leave, and leave payouts.

Minimum Requirements:

A Ph.D. degree in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, or a closely related field is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Post-Doctoral experience.

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