Research Faculty: Astrophysics & Plasma Physics

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

The University of Kentucky Physics Department seeks a non-tenure eligible Research Title Series faculty member to conduct independent and collaborative research in astrophysics and plasma physics, focusing on Cloudy spectral-simulation code development and applications.

Responsibilities include advancing Cloudy capabilities, supporting observational and theoretical programs, and pursuing externally funded research with NASA, NSF, and other agencies.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics required at time of appointment.
• Independent and collaborative research in astrophysics and plasma physics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research in astrophysics and plasma physics.
• Develop, maintain, validate, and apply Cloudy spectral-simulation code.
• Publish results in peer-reviewed journals and contribute to grant proposals.

Education

PhD in Physics

Tools

Cloudy spectral code

Job description

The University of Kentucky Physics Department seeks a non-tenure eligible Research Title Series faculty member to conduct independent and collaborative research in astrophysics and plasma physics, focusing on Cloudy spectral-simulation code development and applications.

Responsibilities include advancing Cloudy capabilities, supporting observational and theoretical programs, and pursuing externally funded research with NASA, NSF, and other agencies.