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Assistant Professor – Department of Astronomy – Division of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Anticipated start: July 1, 2025

The Department of Astronomy at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applicants for an Assistant Professorship. This position is open to all subfields of Astronomy and Astrophysics. UC Berkeley is committed to academic excellence and to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. We seek an outstanding scientist who has the potential for innovation and leadership in research, commits to teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and shares the core values listed at https://astro.berkeley.edu/about/diversity-and-climate.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application): Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree), or enrollment in a Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree-granting program) at the time of application.
 

To apply, please go to https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04517. Applications must be completed by November 1, 2024, including three submitted letters of recommendation.

Please direct questions to yasasha@berkeley.edu.

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

Please refer to the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy and the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy.

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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