Assistant Professor, Astronomy

Position: The University of Wyoming invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Physics and Astronomy beginning August, 2022. Applicants in all fields of astronomy are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications: Candidates must have a PhD in astronomy/physics or a closely related discipline and a minimum of two years of postdoctoral research experience.

The candidate’s responsibilities will include: Establishing a strong, independent research program, including mentoring graduate and undergraduate students; publishing regularly and garnering sufficient extramural funding to maintain a research group; and teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses in astronomy/physics across the curriculum.

Information and Resources: The department operates the Wyoming Infrared Observatory (WIRO) 2.3-meter telescope on Mt. Jelm, WY and a 1/16th share of  the Apache Point 3.5-meter telescope. Department faculty have access to high-performance computing facilities, including the NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center.

Questions about the position and department may be emailed to search chair Prof. Chip Kobulnicky: [email protected].

Diversity Statement: The University of Wyoming strongly values the benefits that diversity brings to the workplace. The University of Wyoming does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected classification.

Application Process: Review of applications will begin March 11th and continue until the position is filled. Please submit: a cover letter, a full CV, a statement of research accomplishments and future plans, a statement of teaching experience and philosophy, and contact information for three letters of recommendation. Upload materials to

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