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Assistant Research Professor - JWST (Multiple Positions)
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Tucson, AZ, United States
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| Assistant Research Professor - JWST (Multiple Positions) | |
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| Posting Number | req17451 |
| Department | Steward Observatory |
| Department Website Link | https://www.as.arizona.edu/ |
| Medical Sub-Speciality | |
| Location | Main Campus |
| Address | Tucson, AZ USA |
| Position Highlights | Steward Observatory (SO) seeks to fill a full time Assistant Research Professor position to support the NIRCam and MIRI teams as well as a number of accepted general observer programs on JWST. The scientific focus will be to assist in awarded programs in the general area of extragalactic astronomy, including studies of lensed galaxies with integral field spectroscopic data, using lensing to explore the low luminosity high-redshift galaxy population, evaluating how the infrared aromatic bands change with environment, and a variety of other areas including those under the NIRCam and MIRI guaranteed time. The positions will be immersed within a rich astrophysical environment. SO is a member of the interdisciplinary Theoretical Astrophysics Program. The new University-wide Research Data Center provides access to high-end, local supercomputing resources (up to ~ 380 TFLOPS) including distributed, shared-memory, and GPU architectures. Observational facilities at SO include the 2x8.4m Large Binocular Telescope, the 6.5m MMT, the twin 6.5m Magellan telescopes, and the 12-m mm-wave and 10-m submm telescopes. The rank of assistant research professor is the first rung on our career track faculty ranks, above the rank of postdoctoral fellow. These positions will be available to candidates with outstanding qualifications and at least three years of experience in relevant areas of astronomy. This career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here . |
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| Rank | Assistant |
| Tenure Information | Career-Track (CT) |
| FLSA | Exempt |
| Full Time/Part Time | Full Time |
| Number of Hours Worked per Week | 40 |
| Job FTE | 1.0 |
| Work Calendar | Fiscal |
| Job Category | Faculty |
| Benefits Eligible | Yes - Full Benefits |
| Rate of Pay | DOE |
| Compensation Type | salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) |
| Type of criminal background check required: | Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) |
| Number of Vacancies | 2 |
| Target Hire Date | 11/6/2023 |
| Expected End Date | |
| Contact Information for Candidates | so-humanresources@list.arizona.edu |
| Open Date | 8/30/2023 |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Documents Needed to Apply | Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document |
| Special Instructions to Applicant | To apply, please send a curriculum vitae, a cover letter listing experience and research interests, and the names and contact information of three references in the "Additional Document" tab. |
| Diversity Statement | At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness. |
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