Tenure Track Faculty Position in Astrophysics

The Department of Physics at Oregon State University (OSU) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position (Assistant Professor rank) in astrophysics. Candidates from all subfields of astrophysics and astronomy are encouraged to apply, but preference will be given to applicants in the fields of gravitational-wave astrophysics, multi-messenger astronomy, and related areas.

OSU is a public R1 research university and the largest university in the state of Oregon, with an enrollment of over 35,000 students and a sponsored-project research budget of over 480 million dollars in 2023. Our department has research groups in the areas of astrophysics, biophysics, condensed matter physics, high energy physics, optical physics, physics education, and quantum cosmology.  

OSU has an institution-wide commitment to diversity, inclusive excellence, and community. We actively engage in recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus environment. OSU provides leadership opportunities for people interested in promoting and enhancing diversity, nurturing creativity, and building community. All employees are responsible for helping to maintain and enhance OSU’s collaborative and inclusive community that strives for equity and equal opportunity.

OSU is located in the city of Corvallis, one hour drive from the Oregon Coast and one and a half hours from Portland as well as the Cascade mountains. Corvallis is ranked as one of the safest, greenest, and best college towns in the US. The city offers year-round cultural and outdoor activities for all ages.

The successful candidate will engage in theoretical and/or observational work that expands or complements the current research areas of the astrophysics group at OSU. The astrophysics group currently has 3 faculty members, 3 postdocs, 14 graduate students, and 15 undergraduates working in areas that include theoretical and computational astrophysics, gravitational-wave astronomy, pulsar timing, data analysis, general relativity, and cosmology. The Physics Department is also nationally recognized for its innovative undergraduate programs and use of research-informed teaching methods.  Faculty work together to design and offer high impact courses in a supportive environment.  

The primary responsibilities of this position are to establish and sustain an independent research program through external funding; publish original research in peer-reviewed journals; teach and mentor graduate students, undergraduate students, and postdocs; and provide institutional and professional service. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; a tolerance for diverse ideas within the academy, including those different from one’s own; and a commitment to free inquiry based on evidence and criticism.

The starting date for the position is anticipated to be in September 2024. To apply, please visit https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/145765. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, diversity statement, and contact information for 3-5 references. To be assured full consideration, applications materials and reference letters should be received by December 4 2023; however, the position will remain open until filled.