Assistant Professor of Physics Upper Atmospheric/ Ionospheric Research
 Utah State University | |
Commensurate with qualifications, plus excellent benefits
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 United States, Utah, Logan | |
 Jan 07, 2025 | |
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Assistant Professor of Physics Upper Atmospheric/ Ionospheric Research Requisition ID: 2024-8412 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Faculty Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Faculty College: College of Science Department: Physics Advertised Salary: Commensurate with qualifications, plus excellent benefits Overview The Utah State University Department of Physics invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in upper atmospheric/ ionospheric physics. Preference will be given to candidates who will strengthen existing space physics efforts in the department. This is an academic year (nine-month), tenure track position. The relative weights assigned to domains of responsibility are 50% in research, 40% in teaching, and 10% in service. A competitive package is available to support an active upper atmospheric/ ionospheric research program. Expectations for the position include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, mentoring and funding student research, establishing and maintaining a funded upper atmospheric/ ionospheric physics research program, and regularly publishing scientific results. The estimated start date for this position is August 1, 2025. Responsibilities
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