Assistant Professor, Astronomy (T/TE)

The Department of Astronomy and Steward Observatory (DA/SO) at the University of Arizona invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position, with an anticipated start date of August 2026. This position will also be granted the additional title of Assistant Astronomer (Chapter 4). We are seeking candidates with research expertise in cosmology and machine learning/data analysis. We are interested in candidates with expertise in using ML to improve the modeling and interpretation of cosmic structure evolution and/or the physics of the early universe. Candidates who can connect their expertise in cosmology/ML to existing and future large datasets (e.g. from DESI, LSST, Euclid, Roman, SPHEREx, Simons Observatory, etc.) are especially encouraged to apply.

The University of Arizona offers a world-class research environment in astrophysics, with strong interdisciplinary programs across the Departments of Astronomy, Physics, Planetary Sciences, the James Wyant College of Optical Sciences, the UA Data Science Institute, and collaborations with NSF's NOIRLab. Our faculty have guaranteed access to local HPC resources
(https://public.confluence.arizona.edu/display/UAHPC/Resources). We provide mentoring to successfully apply for access to national HPC systems. Additional information about DA/SO, its personnel, and all our research facilities and observatories is available on the web page: Astronomy & Steward Observatory.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• This position is expected to maintain an active research program, to participate fully and with distinction in both undergraduate and graduate education, and to carry out their share of advising duties and committee assignments.

• See "position highlights" summary.

• Ph.D. in Astronomy, Physics, Planetary Science, or related fields

• First, click on the 'Apply Now' button below and complete our online UArizona application.
  
• Next, upload the following four documents AS ONE PDF FILE to the box link below. CV and Cover letter are required in order to apply. Please be sure to include your name in the title of the document:
  
  1. Cover Letter
  
  2. CV
  
  3. Research Statement (limit: 5 pages)
  
  4. Teaching Statement (limit: 1 page)
  
  

  Upload to this Secure University of Arizona Box portal: please click here.

  
  
• Lastly, ask 3 references to upload a letter of recommendation to this secure University of Arizona Box Portal. Be sure to have them include your name as part of the title of the file: please click here.