Assistant Professor - Experimental Astrophysics or Observational Astronomy at University of Toronto
The Dunlap Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics (DI) and the
Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics (DAA) at the University of
Toronto invite applications for a tenure-stream faculty appointment at
the rank of Assistant Professor to commence July 1 2012.
The successful applicant will hold a joint appointment between the DAA
(51%) and the newly founded and rapidly growing DI (49%). The Dunlap
Institute's expansion plans include a significant increase in our
complement of faculty and postdoctoral fellows over the next few years.
We seek candidates in experimental astrophysics or observational
astronomy, and encourage applicants with experience and interest in
developing innovative astronomical instrumentation and advanced
observing techniques, for instance those applicable to large and very
large optical, infrared, or sub-mm telescopes.
The successful applicant will have an outstanding research record and
potential to lead the development of the DI, augment the present
research strength of DAA, and have a demonstrated excellence in teaching
and research. The DI also welcomes candidates who will advance its
commitment to education and community outreach. Salary will be
commensurate with qualifications and experience. DAA and DI enjoy access
to national facilities including the CFHT, the Gemini Observatory, and
ALMA. Canada is also a partner in the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT)
consortium. DAA is active in the BLASTpol and SPIDER balloon telescopes,
the MOST and BRITE satellites, the Herschel Space Observatory, the
Planck Mission, and the NIRES and OSIRIS instruments at Keck, Arctic
site-testing and astronomy, as well as planning and instrumental
development for TMT. DAA and DI have strong ties with the Canadian
Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics (CITA), which is hosted by the
University of Toronto. The University of Toronto
offers the opportunity to teach, conduct
research, and live in one of the most diverse cities in the world.
We encourage you to submit your application online by clicking on the
link below. If you are unable to apply online, please submit your
application and other materials to the following address via email at
astrochair@astro.utoronto.ca.
Professor H.K.C. Yee, Chair
Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Applicants should include a curriculum vitae and a statement of current
research interests with future plans.
Applicants should also ask at least three referees to send letters
directly to the above departmental address via e-mail at
astrochair@astro.utoronto.ca, by
the closing date, which is November 15, 2011.
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