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Open Rank, Tenure Track Faculty Position in Astronomy/Astrophysics

Florida International University  ·  College of Arts, Sciences and Education  ·  Miami, FL
Assistant ProfessorAstronomy

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Previous JobJob TitleOpen Rank, Tenure Track Faculty Position in Astronomy/Astrophysics Next JobApply for JobJob Opening ID536565 LocationModesto A. Maidique Campus Full/Part TimeFull-Time Review Date02/20/2026 Regular/TemporaryRegular Add to My Favorite Jobs About FIU Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140

countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research

in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university. Job Information Open Rank, Tenure Track Faculty Position in Astronomy/AstrophysicsThe Department

of Physics at Florida International University (FIU), Miami FL, invites applications for an open rank, tenure-track faculty position in Astronomy / Astrophysics, with a preference for candidates specializing in extragalactic astrophysics, including galaxy formation and evolution, active galactic nuclei, observational cosmology, and related areas in observations and/or theory. The position is expected to begin in

August 2026. We are particularly interested in applicants engaged in large-scale international collaborations and projects such as JWST, LSST, VLT, SKA, and similar initiatives, or those engaged with major simulations projects. Candidates with experience in data-intensive research, machine learning, and artificial intelligence are especially encouraged to apply. About the Department: The Department of Physics hosts

active research groups in astronomy & astrophysics, nuclear & particle physics, biophysics, cognitive neuroimaging, condensed matter physics, and physics education. We operate the Stocker AstroScience center, the preeminent student observatory in the State of Florida featuring a research-grade 24¿ automated telescope for research and teaching. We are also a member of the SARA consortium and have guaranteed time on

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