The School of Physics and Astronomy at the Rochester Institute of Technology invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Astrophysical Instrumentation and Technology. The position is anticipated to be at the rank of Assistant Professor, however appointment at a higher rank would be considered for candidates carrying commensurate qualifications and academic standing. The position start date is August 2024. Applicants are expected to have the demonstrated ability, or strong potential, to establish and maintain a vigorous, externally funded research program that incorporates undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers. We are particularly interested in applicants who will augment and support existing strengths of RIT astrophysics by capitalizing on the infrastructure at RIT and in the Western New York region. Areas of interest include: advanced optics and optical systems; new broad-band and single-photon counting detector technologies; novel spectrometric and interferometric technologies; and other technologies and instruments relevant to the priorities identified in the 2020 Decadal Survey on Astronomy and Astrophysics.

The successful candidate will join the School of Physics and Astronomy and become a core member of the Astrophysical Sciences and Technology PhD program faculty, and also a member of the core faculty of the new Physics PhD Program. As such, they must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching at all levels of the physics, astronomy, and astrophysics curriculum and to mentoring research students at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in astronomy, astrophysics, physics or a closely related field, and have postdoctoral experience. Candidates must have strong communication skills and demonstrate an overall commitment to the educational, research, and teaching mission of the School of Physics and Astronomy.

Apply online at https://apptrkr.com/4733426 (Search: 8370BR) by Dec. 15, 2023.