Two assistant professor in Astronomy and Planetary Sciences at the University of Atacama

The Instituto de Astronomía y Ciencias Planetarias (INCT) at Universidad de Atacama (UDA) in Copiapó, Chile, invites applications for two assistant professor positions from enthusiastic candidates experts in the fields of Solar System, Exoplanets, Galactic and Extragalactic Astronomy. The INCT offers a competitive salary plus incentives for productivity.

Applicants should have a PhD in astronomy, planetary sciences, or closely related areas, and a minimum of 10 publications (in Q1 or Q2 in WOS related Astronomy & Astrophysics JCR category) between the years 2019-2024. They should be able to teach effectively at a postgraduate level in English and supervise PhD theses. Non-native Spanish speakers are expected to teach and perform outreach activities for the community in Spanish within 2 years, however basic knowledge of this language from the beginning is highly desirable.

Successful applicants will be eligible to apply for the 10% of time guaranteed to Chilean institutions on all international observatories based in the country (ESO/Paranal, ALMA, APEX, CTA-South, Las Campanas, ESO/La Silla,CTIO, etc.). They can also be part of international collaborations such as LSST and SDSS-V.

The University of Atacama is located in Copiapó, the capital of the Atacama region. It is about 1 hour by plane from Santiago, in a unique and wild natural environment.

Complete applications must include in a single PDF file: 

• CV with a list of publications, 
• Copy of the Ph.D. Certificate
• Cover letter indicating the motivation for the job 
• Research statement, teaching experience description, and future research plans.
• In addition, the applicants should arrange to have one letter sent directly to [email protected] on their behalf before the deadline, providing the names and contact details of two additional references aware of the candidate's work experience.
• Copy of Chilean ID, or passport for non-residents of Chile.

Documents should be sent by e-mail to [email protected].  

All applications will receive full consideration if submitted by January 03, 2025. Later applications will be received until the positions are filled.

Inquiries should be addressed to Prof. Lorenzo Morelli at [email protected].