Assistant Research Professor - Steward Observatory (UASAL)

University of Arizona

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Jan 04, 2025

Assistant Research Professor - Steward Observatory (UASAL)
Posting Number	req21311
Department	Steward Observatory
Department Website Link	https://astro.arizona.edu
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The Department of Astronomy/Steward Observatory seeks a Career Track Assistant Research Professor to assist in laboratory operations and improving research processes for the UA Space Astrophysics lab (UASAL). UASAL performs a range of mission critical operations for space instrumentation and adaptive optics research. UASAL equipment includes >2000 sq feet of ISO7 cleanrooms, a 2-meter long space-simulation vacuum chamber capable of 1e-8 torr, as well as class III and IV lasers, novel coronagraphic and MEMS devices. UASAL is a hands-on, test driven and software development intensive lab that seeks to train all students in best practices of version control, documentation, and automated software and hardware testing. UASAL is also co-investigator lab in the TIMESTEP program which mentors undergraduates in research best practices and places them in local startups. Additionally, UASAL collaborates closely with UA fabrication facilities including the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab, the University of Arizona Nano Fabrication Center, the Imaging Technology Laboratory, and the Arizona Space Institute. The new hire would be encouraged to carry out their own independent research program and deepen collaboration with these campus stakeholders as well as local industry. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Ensure research compliance and safety; collaborate with the PI, engineering staff, and relevant UA offices to develop standard operating procedures for sensitive and/or hazardous operations Mentor students in laboratory best practices Document mission critical procedures for space missions Maintain laboratory inventory, calibration, and training records Monitor lab environmental conditions for compliance with standards Develop, disseminate, train, and update laboratory SOPs Maintain laboratory compliance with safety and cleanliness standards and SOPs Mentor timestep students and assist in program administration Assist in device characterization and reporting Independent research
Minimum Qualifications	PhD Experience collaborating with diverse teams Experience documenting sensitive procedures Experience mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in laboratory environments Experience with high-vacuum technology Experience with nanodevice fabrication and evaluation Experience advancing space technology Experience in optical metrology
Preferred Qualifications
Rank	Assistant Professor
Tenure Information	Career-Track (CT)
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Faculty
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	$80,000 - $90,000 (DOE)
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date	2/17/2025
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Carli Chmara, cchmara@arizona.edu Ewan Douglas, douglase@arizona.edu so-humanresources@arizona.edu
Open Date	12/3/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Two Additional Documents
Special Instructions to Applicant	Along with your applications, please submit the following: CV Cover Letter (limit: 2 pages) Research Statement (limit: 5 pages) List of Publications
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