Assistant Professor of Physics — Space & Astrophysics

Berkeley International; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Physics Department at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in a broad open search.

The emphasis for the Open search will be in the following areas: Space Sciences, theory or experiment, including space and solar plasma physics, gravitational waves, black hole imaging, gamma ray astrophysics, multi-messenger astronomy, radio cosmology, cosmic rays, and dark matter; Astrophysics experiment including

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required or in progress at time of application.
• Open-search focused on Space Sciences, astrophysics, and related data science methods.
• Commitment to inclusive environment and equity in the department.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research in a tenure-track capacity.
• Contribute to teaching and mentoring at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Engage in service and outreach as part of UC Berkeley’s academic mission.

Skills

Space sciences

Gravitational waves

Multi-messenger astronomy

Data science

Machine learning

Dark matter

Astrophysics theory/experiment

Nuclear/Particle physics incl. symmet

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent

Job description

The Physics Department at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in a broad open search.

The emphasis for the Open search will be in the following areas: Space Sciences, theory or experiment, including space and solar plasma physics, gravitational waves, black hole imaging, gamma ray astrophysics, multi-messenger astronomy, radio cosmology, cosmic rays, and dark matter; Astrophysics experiment including