Tenure-track Assistant Professor, Astrophysics

The University of Cincinnati Department of Physics invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. The department aims to bring in a new faculty member to complement existing strengths in observational astrophysics and cosmology. The selected candidate will be expected to establish a robust, funded research program that incorporates both undergraduate and graduate student researchers, be an effective teacher for both undergraduate and graduate courses, and contribute positively to an inclusive department culture. The ideal starting date for this position is August 2024.

The University of Cincinnati is an urban, R1 public institution with an enrollment of >50,000 students located in the middle of the city. Cincinnati is a growing, lively, walkable, and affordable city. It is also home to Cincinnati Observatory, the first public observatory in the United States, as well as a flourishing arts, music, and festival scene, and dozens of museums.

The Department of Physics supports thriving undergraduate and graduate programs. Areas of active research include astrophysics, high energy physics, condensed matter physics, and physics education research. We are committed to supporting inclusive education and fostering a welcoming environment. We participate in the American Physical Society (APS) Bridge Program, as well as the APS Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Alliance (IDEA) network.

To apply, please visit https://jobs.uc.edu/job-invite/94469/

For additional information, contact the search committee chair, Prof. Colin Bischoff, at bischocn@ucmail.uc.edu. Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled.