Assistant/Associate Research Professor in Astronomy and Astrophysics

Pennsylvania State University

Posted: 12 July 2026 - University Park, United States of America

About this opening

The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at Penn State is seeking a full-time Assistant or Associate Research Professor to conduct research in nanofabrication of diffraction gratings for future missions. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Astronomy or Physics, with experience in nanofabrication. Responsibilities include research dissemination and proposal writing for funding support. Applications must include a cover letter, CV, research statement, and references.

Position details

  • Reference: REQ_0000079758
  • Role area: assistant research professor,associate research professor
  • Employment type: full time
  • Research field: astronomy
  • Research topic: astrophysics