Job Details
Assistant Professor, Astronomy (T/TE)
Description
Position Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track
Posted: November 29, 2025
Application Due: Open Until Filled
Category: Astronomy and Astrophysics
Department: Department of Astronomy and Steward Observatory (DA/SO), University of Arizona
Location: Main Campus, Tucson, AZ, USA
Rank: Assistant Professor
FLSA Status: Exempt
Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week)
Job FTE: 1.0
Work Calendar: Academic
Tenure Track: Yes
Benefits: Full benefits eligible
About the University of Arizona
The University of Arizona (UArizona) is a leading research university offering a world-class environment in astrophysics. The Department of Astronomy and Steward Observatory provides faculty access to cutting-edge research facilities, observatories, and local high-performance computing (HPC) resources. Faculty are also supported in applying for national HPC resources. UArizona has strong interdisciplinary programs across Astronomy, Physics, Planetary Sciences, Optical Sciences, and the Data Science Institute, as well as collaborations with NSF’s NOIRLab.
UArizona offers outstanding benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, retirement plans, tuition reductions, and access to cultural and recreational programs. The University is recognized for innovative work-life programs and relocation support.
Position Summary
DA/SO invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position (Assistant Professor) with research expertise in cosmology and machine learning/data analysis. Ideal candidates will use ML techniques to improve modeling and interpretation of cosmic structure evolution and/or early universe physics and connect this work to current and future large datasets (e.g., DESI, LSST, Euclid, Roman, SPHEREx, Simons Observatory).
The successful candidate is expected to maintain an active research program, participate fully in undergraduate and graduate education, and contribute to advising and committee duties.
Required Qualifications
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Ph.D. in Astronomy, Physics, Planetary Science, or related fields
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Demonstrated research expertise in cosmology and/or machine learning for astrophysics
Application Instructions
Applicants must complete the UArizona online application and submit a single PDF file containing:
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Cover Letter
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Research Statement (limit: 5 pages)
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Teaching Statement (limit: 1 page)
Additionally, applicants must arrange for three reference letters to be uploaded via the secure University of Arizona Box portal.
Contact for Questions:
Kelly Merrill
Email: kmerrill@arizona.edu
Application Review: Open until filled
Apply Here: University of Arizona Box Portal
Physical Demands and Work Environment
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Academic environment with regular office, laboratory, and classroom work
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Reasonable accommodations provided for qualified individuals with disabilities
Commitment to Diversity and Equal Opportunity
The University of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Safety and Compliance
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