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Assistant Professor in Cosmology

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american association of physics teachers aaptAustin, TX5 days ago

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Physics Teachers, PostsecondaryPhysicistsAstronomers

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Colleges, Universities, and Professional SchoolsResearch and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life SciencesJunior Colleges
Assistant Professor in Cosmology The Department of Physics at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Cosmology and related areas at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin in Fall 2027.The successful candidate will be a member of the Texas Center for Cosmology & Astroparticle Physics (TCCAP) within the Weinberg Institute for Theoretical Physics, joining a vibrant research community with opportunities for collaboration within the Weinberg Institute (the Center for Gravitational Physics, the High Energy Physics Theory Group), the Department of Astronomy, and the Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences. UT Austin also hosts the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC), home to some of the world's most powerful supercomputing resources.
Qualifications: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field by the start date of the appointment.
Application Instructions: Applications must be submitted through Interfolio and should include: 1) a cover letter, 2) a complete Curriculum Vitae, 3) a research statement (up to 3 pages) describing past accomplishments and future plans, and how these fit into the broader picture of cosmology research, 4) a teaching statement (up to 2 pages) including experience and philosophy, and 5) a list of publications. In addition, applicants must arrange for three letters of recommendation to be uploaded to Interfolio. For full consideration, all application materials should be received by 11:59 p.m. CST on December 2, 2026.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Level

LeadL6

Location

Austin, TX

Occupation

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

Industry

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

Posted

5 days ago

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