CEDAR email: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN SPACE PHYSICS

[Astrid Maute]

*ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN SPACE PHYSICS*



School of Earth and Space Exploration

School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences

Arizona State University



The School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE) and the School of
Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (SoMSS) at Arizona State University
invite applications for a joint appointment as tenure-track Assistant
Professor with expertise in space physics to begin August 2020.  We
encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates who approach
space physics from varied perspectives, including theory, analysis,
observation, and/or instrument development.  Examples of research and
teaching areas of interest include solar processes, space plasma physics,
ionospheric dynamics, space weather and its impact on technological
systems, or the general heliophysical environment and its response to solar
events, as well as data analysis, computation, or engineering methods used
to enable the study of space physics.



An essential characteristic of the academic environment at ASU is
integration of research and teaching across traditional disciplinary
boundaries.  We seek someone who would be excited to catalyze research and
educational collaborations with other faculty and groups.  Existing areas
of research emphasis at ASU that may present opportunities for
collaboration include star-planet connections in exoplanetary systems,
stellar models, planetary atmospheres and magnetism, ionospheric data
modeling, resilient computing and microwave communications systems, and
small satellite and instrument development.



*About ASU, SESE, and SoMSS:*



ASU is ranked #1 in innovation by US News and World Report.  Spread across
four main campuses in the Phoenix metropolitan region, it is the nation’s
largest public university with over 100,000 students enrolled, including
35,000 online students.  ASU has an inclusive and diverse student community
reflective of the U.S. population.  Read more about ASU at
http://www.asu.edu and http://newamericanuniversity.asu.edu/about.



The College values our cultural and intellectual diversity, and continually
strives to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. We are especially
interested in applicants who can strengthen the diversity of the academic
community.  Learn more about what The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
has to offer by visiting https://thecollege.asu.edu/faculty.



SESE brings together all of Earth and space science at ASU, including
geology, planetary science, astrophysics, and cosmology.   A central part
of the SESE mission is to develop new technologies to enable scientific
exploration.  SESE leads the NASA Psyche mission and is participating in
Lucy, the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, Mars 2020, Mars Odyssey, Mars
Exploration Rovers, OSIRIS-REx, SPHEREx, and EMIRS, as well as
balloon-borne missions STO-2, GUSTO, BLAST-TNG, TIM, EXCLAIM, and ASTHROS.
SESE researchers lead cubesats LunaH-Map and SPARCS and collaborate on the
development of ground-based radio telescopes HERA, MWA, and OVRO-LWA.  ASU
is a partner in the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) and ASU faculty and
scientists have access to the Arizona telescope system, including the
Magellan telescopes in Chile and the Large Binocular Telescope in Arizona.
SESE faculty benefit from a variety of state-of-the-art facilities on the
Tempe campus, including technology-enabled classrooms, high-bay assembly
clean rooms, thermal-vacuum facilities, spaceflight qualified machine
shops, and a ground-station to communicate with spacecraft.  Read more
about SESE at https://sese.asu.edu.



SoMSS conducts programs of research and instruction in the broad areas of
applied and theoretical mathematics, statistics and mathematics education.
SoMSS is heavily involved in interdisciplinary research with engineering,
life science, and medical science, as well as in atmospheric dynamics and
weather modeling, including effects of weather on agriculture, tracking
air-borne pollutants, and modeling electromagnetic radiation as it passes
through the atmosphere.  Recent research efforts focus on combining
data-driven and physics-predictive modeling techniques with applications to
ionospheric dynamics and space weather.  Read more about SoMSS at
https://math.asu.edu.



*Essential Duties:*



The successful candidate will be expected to develop a vibrant
externally-funded research program, engage undergraduate and graduate
students through effective teaching and mentoring, participate in service
to the university and profession, and build productive relationships with
faculty both within and beyond the Schools.  The successful candidate will
join existing SESE and SoMSS faculty in developing new courses in space
physics to offer to students at ASU and/or online, as well as in sharing
the excitement, process, and results of scientific exploration with the
local community and public.



*Minimum Qualifications:*



·        Experience in theoretical, computational, mathematical, and/or
statistical modeling, or in observations, data analysis, and/or
instrumentation for space physics or in related disciplines that can be
applied to the study of space physics.

·        Evidence of scholarly contributions in space physics or related
disciplines such as plasma physics, astrophysics, heliophysics, space
weather, atmospheric studies of the ionosphere or magnetosphere, or
electrical, mechanical, or aerospace engineering.

·        Doctorate in physics, astrophysics, geophysical or atmospheric
sciences, mathematics, statistics, engineering, computer science, or other
related field by the time of application submission.

·        Demonstrated potential to establish an externally-funded research
program.

·        A commitment to quality teaching at the undergraduate and graduate
levels.



*Desired Qualifications:*



·        Demonstrated success or evidence of commitment to meeting the
needs of diverse student populations and/or engaging diverse communities.

·        Demonstrated success or evidence of commitment to
interdisciplinary collaboration.

·        Experience in curriculum, course, and/or degree development and
evaluation.

·        A research focus with the potential to advance the mission of the
University.



To apply, please submit electronically the following materials to
http://apply.interfolio.com/68689: (1) a cover letter that includes contact
information (including email addresses and phone numbers) for three
references who may be contacted at a later stage of consideration, (2) a
comprehensive curriculum vitae that includes a complete publication record,
(3) a research statement describing previous work, interests, and
anticipated future plans (not to exceed three pages, plus references and
figures), (4) a teaching statement describing experience, interests, and
philosophy (not to exceed two pages), and (5) a statement addressing how
your past and/or potential contributions to diversity and inclusion will
advance ASU’s commitment to inclusive excellence.



Initial deadline for receipt of complete applications is December 6, 2019;
Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve
pool.  Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order
in which they were received until the position is filled.



Background check is required for employment.



Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be
considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin,
disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and
https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/



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security and fire safety programs and resources.  ASU’s Annual Security and
Fire Safety Report is available online at
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hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at
480-965-3456.



*View this announcement online at:*

https://sese.asu.edu/about/opportunities/faculty-positions
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