Faculty Position in Physics and Astronomy

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh's Department of Physics and Astronomy invites applications for a new tenure-stream astrophysics faculty member at the Assistant Professor level, starting on or after August 15, 2027.

We welcome applicants from all sub-fields who will enhance our strengths in surveys, stellar astrophysics, theoretical cosmology, and extragalactic astronomy, and who will contribute to teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Job description

Faculty Position in Astrophysics

University of Pittsburgh

Department of Physics and Astronomy

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Pittsburgh (http://www.physicsandastronomy.pitt.edu/) invites applications for a new faculty member in the field of Astrophysics. This tenure-stream position will be at the Assistant Professor level, starting on or after August 15, 2027, subject to budgetary approval. We are seeking applications from all sub-fields of astrophysics, with a particular interest in candidates who will complement and extend current research strengths in astrophysical surveys, stellar astrophysics, theoretical cosmology, and extragalactic astronomy. The department is a member of the LSST Discovery Alliance and the Simons Observatory and participates in the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument, the LSST Dark Energy Science Collaboration, Sloan Digital Sky Survey, Subaru Prime Focus Spectrograph, and Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Core Community projects. Faculty are also active users of national supercomputers and observing facilities (e.g., HST, JWST). Successful candidates should have a demonstrated record of research success, a vision for their future research program, and potential effective teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.

To ensure full consideration, complete applications should be received by December 1, 2026, but applications will continue to be accepted for the duration of the search.

Candidates should submit

• (1) A brief cover letter
• (2) A CV which includes: lists of invited talks; grant, telescope, and computing time applications; leadership and mentoring activities.
• (3) A research statement
• (4) A publication list
• (5) A brief statement of teaching and community-building interests and experience
• (6) At least three letters of reference to [e-mail]

The University of Pittsburgh is an Aff… EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.

For questions please contact Professor Rachel Bezanson (chair of the search committee, [e-mail]) or Professor Andrew Zentner (department chair, [e-mail])