Assistant Professor of Physics Upper Atmospheric/ Ionospheric Research

at  Utah State University

Overview:
The Utah State University Department of Physics invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in upper atmospheric/ ionospheric physics. Preference will be given to candidates who will strengthen existing space physics efforts in the department. This is an academic year (nine-month), tenure track position. The relative weights assigned to domains of responsibility are 50% in research, 40% in teaching, and 10% in service. A competitive package is available to support an active upper atmospheric/ ionospheric research program. Expectations for the position include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, mentoring and funding student research, establishing and maintaining a funded upper atmospheric/ ionospheric physics research program, and regularly publishing scientific results. The estimated start date for this position is August 1, 2025.

Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities will include upper atmospheric/ ionospheric research
• Pursuing internal and external research funding
• Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students
• Teaching
• Service
• Other duties as assigned by the Department Head.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful candidates must have completed a PhD in physics or a related field as of the employment date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preference will be given to applicants who show promise of excellence in research and teaching, and who clearly describe how their research will strengthen current departmental activities.
  Required Documents:

Along with the online application, please uploaded the following documents at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10":

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Research Statement
• Teaching Statement
• Three Letters of Recommendation

Document size may not exceed 10 MB.
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with qualifications, plus excellent benefits ADA:
Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.
University Highlights:
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• Responsibilities will include upper atmospheric/ ionospheric research
• Pursuing internal and external research funding
• Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students
• Teaching
• Service
• Other duties as assigned by the Department Head