Pioneering Astronomy — Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
University of Texas at Austin
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Job summary
The University of Texas at Austin's Department of Astronomy invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in astronomy, with an anticipated start date of August 2027. We welcome candidates in all areas, with emphasis on stellar astrophysics, time-domain and transient astrophysics, the Milky Way, and related areas that leverage GMT, McDonald Observatory, and other UT resources.
Apply by November 10, 2026.
Qualifications
- Experience leading high-impact astrophysics research and teams.
- Proven teaching and mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students.
- Ability to develop transformational science with next-generation facilities.
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Job description
The University of Texas at Austin's Department of Astronomy invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in astronomy, with an anticipated start date of August 2027. We welcome candidates in all areas, with emphasis on stellar astrophysics, time-domain and transient astrophysics, the Milky Way, and related areas that leverage GMT, McDonald Observatory, and other UT resources.
Apply by November 10, 2026.
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