Physics Astronomy

Postdoctoral Research in High-Energy Astrophysical Transients

The Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Position to work with Dr. Andrew Fruchter on spaced-based observations of high-energy astrophysical objects. You will join a group involved in projects using HST, JWST and Chandra to study gamma-ray bursts, their afterglows, supernovae and hosts and, if the universe cooperates, merging compact binaries detected through both electromagnetic and gravitational waves.

Teaching Professor (LSOE / SLSOE) in Physics (EXC)

The Department of Physics is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff and student body and invites applications for an Excellence search, which includes a faculty position as Teaching Professor (Lecturer with Security of Employment / Senior Lecturer with Security of Employment). Faculty in the LSOE / SLSOE are Academic Senate members whose expertise and responsibilities center on undergraduate education, as well as scholarly analysis and improvement of teaching.

Assistant Teaching Professor (LPSOE) in Physics (EXC)

The Department of Physics is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff and student body and invites applications for an Excellence search, which includes a faculty position as Assistant Teaching Professor. Faculty in the Teaching Professor series (sometimes referred to as a Lecturer with Potential for Security of Employment) are Academic Senate members whose expertise and responsibilities center on undergraduate education, as well as scholarly analysis and improvement of teaching.

Associate, Full Professor in Quantum Materials (Theory)

The Department of Physics is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff and student body and invites applications for a tenure faculty position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. Candidates with research interests in Theoretical Quantum Materials Physics are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates must have a strong record of research accomplishment, an innovative research plan, and a demonstrated ability or potential for excellence in teaching.

Assistant Professor in Quantum Materials (Theory)

The Department of Physics is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff and student body and invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Candidates with research interests in Theoretical Quantum Materials Physics are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates must have a strong record of research accomplishment, an innovative research plan, and a demonstrated ability or potential for excellence in teaching.

Assistant Professor in Experimental Physics / Experimental Astrophysics

The Department of Physics at Stanford University seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in any area of experimental physics or experimental astrophysics including new and growing subdisciplines of physics. Applicants should demonstrate the potential to build an outstanding, independent, research program at the forefront of these fields. The appointee should possess good communication skills and a commitment to teaching and mentoring.

JWST Star & Planet-Formation Postdoc - #000691

Located on the Johns Hopkins University Homewood campus in Baltimore, Maryland, the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) is the science and operations center for the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Hosting hundreds of active research staff working on a wide range of topics, from the solar system to the most distant galaxies, STScI has a vibrant science community with many opportunities for collaboration and scientific growth.