Tenure-Track Faculty Positions: Exploration for Space Resources and Lunar/Planetary Sample Return

Two Tenure Track Faculty Positions in Lunar and Planetary Sample Return and Exploration for Space Resources.

The Hawai`i Institute of Geophysics and Planetology, University of Hawai`i at Manoa, seeks applicants for two faculty positions, one at the rank of Assistant Researcher (R-3) and one at the rank of Associate (R-4) Researcher. The assignment of rank to position will depend on the outcome of the search. These are permanent, full time (100% FTE) tenure-track positions with nine months per year of state support (75%). For each position the appointee will be required to raise the remaining 25% (3 months) of their salary support from extramural grants and contracts. Anticipated start date is after July 1, 2019.

Position 0082103: Lunar and Planetary Sample Return: we are looking for individuals with interests and skills to take advantage of the anticipated return of new samples from the Moon, Mars, asteroids, comets, and other objects.

Position 0088583: Exploration for Space Resources: we invite candidates who can identify and aid in the assessment of resources beyond the Earth using remote sensing, analysis of in situ data, or planetary analogs. We seek individuals with strong interests in participating in, or leading, space missions beyond low-Earth orbit relevant to the areas sought. Filling this position is subject to position clearance.

For full details of the duties, minimum and desirable qualifications, and how to apply please search for the relevant position numbers (0082103; 0088583) at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hawaiiedu

Review of applications will begin on April 15, 2019 and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Hawai`i is an EEO/AA Institution