Assistant Professor- Department of Astronomy - Division of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Position description: The Department of Astronomy at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applicants for an Assistant Professorship. This position is open to all subfields of Astronomy and Astrophysics. UC Berkeley values the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples, single parents, or those who may have taken time off for family reasons. For information about potential relocation to Berkeley, or career needs of accompanying partners and spouses, please visit the.

Qualifications: Basic qualifications (required at time of application) The basic qualifications required to be considered for this position are a Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree), or enrollment in a Ph.D. or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application.

Preferred qualifications: A Ph.D. or equivalent international degree is preferred by the date of hire. We seek an outstanding scientist who has the potential for innovation and leadership in research, commits to teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and shares our principles and values, as found on the. Application Requirements Document requirements - Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. - Cover Letter - Research Statement - Please discuss research accomplishments and proposed plans. This can include, for example, your publication record, awards, presentations, inclusive research practices that promote the excellence of your research, and areas for future research. (3 pages maximum excluding references) - Teaching and Mentoring Statement - Please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests. This can include, for example, specific efforts and accomplishments, and future plans to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. Please also discuss your mentoring experiences and approach. This can include, for example, past efforts and future plans to support the success of all students, and to foster an inclusive research environment that removes barriers and promotes equitable access and advancement of the research program. (1 page maximum) - Service Statement - Please discuss specific prior and proposed academic, professional and/or public service activities. This can include, for example, participating in professional or scientific associations, serving on committees that advance department, campus or discipline goals, and conducting outreach activities that can remove barriers and increase participation of academics in your field. (1 page maximum) - A list of 3 key papers - Indicate 3 representative papers in a list for reviewers to reference during the selection process. Provide paper titles, author lists, abstracts, bibliographic information, and a brief (2 sentence) description of your role in the paper (e.g. your contribution). - Complete publication list - Either accepted or submitted to refereed journals - Authorization to Release Information Form - An institutional reference check will be completed only if you are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer. Download, complete, sign, and upload the Reference requirements - 3 letters of reference required Letters are to be sent directly by the applicant's references. Applicants should strongly encourage their letter writers to submit references by the application close date (Nov 2, 2026). 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