The Department of Astronomy at Indiana University Bloomington invites applications for a tenured faculty position at the level of associate or full professor in exoplanet science, especially in theoretical studies of exoplanet atmospheres or exoplanet formation. We also welcome applications from exceptional pre-tenure individuals with strong research portfolios. We seek candidates with active research programs who can take advantage of the robust high performance computing resources available on our campus and who are committed to excellence in scholarship and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. A second position in planetary atmospheres is offered by the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences to build a strong program in this area.
Applications submitted to
Indiana University Academic Positions | Professor, Astronomy
by February 20, 2023, will receive full consideration.
Department of Astronomy
We are a small, friendly department offering both undergraduate and graduate degrees in astronomy and astrophysics. The department includes 18-20 graduate students and typically 45 undergraduate majors. The department has a supportive and collegial atmosphere, and we are committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of students and scholars. We maintain close ties with the Physics Department and the wider campus community. IU-Bloomington is the flagship campus of the IU system.
In collaboration with the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, we are home to a growing planetary/exoplanetary research group including faculty, postdocs, and graduate and undergraduate students.
Indiana University is a partner in the consortium that operates the WIYN 3.5-meter telescope at Kitt Peak and associated instrumentation, including the NEID extreme precision radial velocity spectrometer. In addition, IU has excellent information technology infrastructure including TeraGrid computing resources, supercomputer capability, and massive and rapid access data storage systems, as well as an innovative School of Informatics and Computing and an Advanced Visualization Laboratory that supports IU researchers.
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Indiana University-Bloomington
Indiana University's beautiful campus is set in the rolling hills of south-central Indiana. We enjoy good research and teaching support and a supportive university administration.
Teaching Resources and Diversity
IU is committed to quality undergraduate and graduate education and research mentoring. We seek candidates who share that commitment.
Bloomington, IN
Bloomington is a progressive, engaging, international, affordable, beautiful city surrounded by state parks and national forests. This quintessential College town offers a vibrant restaurant, fine arts, theater, and entertainment scene along with Big 10 sports. We’re just an hour from the Indianapolis international airport, in the rolling, forested hills of Southern Indiana. Enjoy the good life!
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