CEDAR email: Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Experimental Space Physics

[Halekas, Jasper S]

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Iowa invites applications for an experimental space physicist. The position is targeted at the rank of tenure-track assistant professor, but strong applications at the rank of associate or full professor will be considered.

Duties of the position include: (1) leading a productive, visible, and externally funded research program in experimental space physics, (2) teaching and mentoring at undergraduate and graduate levels; and (3) service to the departmental, collegiate, and scientific community.

Required Qualifications: A demonstrated record of scholarship in experimental space physics; a strong commitment to effective teaching and mentoring of students; strong potential to develop an internationally recognized and externally funded research program; and excellent communication skills.

Desired Qualifications: Experience in suborbital and/or space missions; demonstrated ability to obtain external funding; concrete plans to utilize the space physics infrastructure and technical staff at Iowa; and potential for research collaborations with current faculty in space physics or other physics disciplines.

Informal inquiries about the position can be directed to Professor Jasper Halekas, with the subject line “Experimental Space Physics Faculty Search.” To apply, please visit the submission website Jobs at UIowa at https://jobs.uiowa.edu/content/faculty/ and refer to requisition #75971. Materials should be submitted electronically, including a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and email contact information for three letters of recommendation. Note that references will be automatically contacted through the Jobs at UIOWA application system and prompted to submit a letter of reference/recommendation electronically. The review of applicants will begin on October 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

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