Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Astronomer in Solar Physics

The Institute for Astronomy (IfA) at the University of Hawaii invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position from astronomers with a background in solar physics. The position will be at the assistant or associate level and based at IfA's facility in Maui. The IfA has a strong commitment to solar and stellar research. The IfA is also one of the Co-Principal Investigators of the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope (DKIST) currently being built at the summit of Haleakala on Maui.

The successful applicant is expected to lead a program in observational, instrumental, and/or theoretical solar physics, seek external research support, teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses, mentor students and postdocs, and contribute to the academic and scientific life of the IfA.

The IfA has strong research groups in nearly all areas of astrophysics and has guaranteed access to the entire suite of observational facilities on the summits of Haleakala and Maunakea. The successful applicant will have the full privilege to apply for time on these telescopes. More information about the IfA is available at http://www.ifa.hawaii.edu.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in astronomy, physics or closely related field, and two years of postdoctoral experience. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

TO APPLY: Please upload a curriculum vitae (including bibliography) and a statement of research interests and plans using AcademicJobsOnline, https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo, #8309. Also please arrange for three letters of recommendation to be uploaded to the same website. All materials should be received by December 21, 2016

Inquiries about the application process should be sent to Dr. Esther Hu, chair of the search committee. Inquiries about the IfA's solar research program may be directed towards Dr. Shadia Habbal, Dr. Jeff Kuhn or Dr. Haosheng Lin ([email protected], [email protected], [email protected]).

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Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

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Closing date: December 21, 2016