Assistant Professor, 9 Month Salaried (Astrophysics)
- Employer
- Florida State University
- Location
- Tallahassee, FL
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- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 54271
Department
Department of Physics | Florida State University College of Arts & Sciences
The FSU Physics Department offers research programs that are well-funded, diverse, and provide a breadth of learning and teaching experience to over 300 graduate and undergraduate students. The department is comprised of over 60 faculty members specializing in condensed matter, nuclear, high-energy, atomic, bio-, and astrophysics.
The Physics Department houses unique experimental facilities such as the John D. Fox Nuclear Accelerator Laboratory and has strong ties with the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, which is the largest and highest-powered magnet lab in the world.
ResponsibilitiesThe Florida State University (FSU) Physics Department invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant (or Associate) Professor level, with a focus on optical to far-infrared space-based Observational Astronomy. The successful candidate is expected to lead a space-based observational program and take full advantage of major facilities such as NASA’s JWST and the upcoming Roman Space Telescope. The ideal candidate will add new expertise to the Astrophysics group at FSU while connecting to existing strengths.
The Astrophysics group at FSU is comprised of 7 faculty, 16 graduate students, and 50 undergraduate students. Its research program is focused on discovering the origin of the chemical elements, elucidating the nature of dark energy, and cosmology. Key expertise in the group includes radiation- and magneto-hydrodynamical simulations, ground-based optical and NIR observations of transients and pulsating stars, and forefront programs on star, galaxy and structure formation and evolution. These efforts benefit from a broad network of national and international collaborations and observing programs making use of world-leading facilities such as JWST, HST, INTEGRAL, Swift, Gaia, LCO, VLT, ALMA and ACT.
Our Astrophysics research takes advantage of synergy with the other FSU groups in Nuclear and High Energy Physics, at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, and other FSU departments, such as Mathematics and Chemistry. This diverse range of collaborative expertise offers unique opportunities for groundbreaking research and discovery.
QualificationsDoctoral degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in cutting-edge research in this area.
Preferred QualificationsExperience and knowledge of Astrophysics.
Contact Info University InformationOne of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!
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Please upload an electronic copy of a cover letter, CV, research plan, and a statement of teaching experience and interests along with your application. At least three letters of recommendation should be submitted to: astrosearch@physics.fsu.edu.
ConsiderationsThis is a Faculty position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
Applications will be reviewed starting April 3rd, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.
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Working at Florida State University
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University — with the Carnegie Foundation's highest designation, Doctoral/Research University-Extensive — offers a distinctive academic environment built on its cherished values and unique heritage, welcoming campus on the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida, championship athletics, and prime location in the heart of the state capital.
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