The Institute for Astronomy (IfA) at the University of Hawaii invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position from astronomers with a background in solar physics. The position will be at the assistant level and based at IfA’s facility in Maui. The IfA has a strong commitment to solar and stellar research. The IfA is also one of the Co-Principal Investigators of the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope (DKIST) currently being built at the summit of Haleakala on Maui.

The successful applicant is expected to lead a program in observational, instrumental, and/or theoretical solar physics, seek external research support, teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses, mentor students and postdocs, and participate in the academic and scientific life of the IfA.

The IfA has strong research groups in nearly all areas of astrophysics and has guaranteed access to the entire suite of observational facilities on the summits of Haleakala and Maunakea. The successful applicant will have the full privilege to apply for time on these telescopes. More information about the IfA is available at www.ifa.hawaii.edu

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in astronomy, physics or closely related field, and two years of postdoctoral experience. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

TO APPLY: Please arrange for a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, and three letters of reference to be sent to Dr. Fabio Bresolin via email (bresolin@ifa.hawaii.edu) or at the Institute for Astronomy, 2680 Woodlawn Drive, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822. All application materials must be received by March 1, 2015.

Inquiries about the application process should be sent to Dr. Bresolin. Inquiries about the IfA’s solar research program may be directed towards Dr. Shadia Habbal, Dr. Stuart Jefferies, Dr. Jeff Kuhn or Dr. Haosheng Lin (shadia@ifa.hawaii.edu, jefferies@ifa.hawaii.edu, kuhn@ifa.hawaii.edu, lin@ifa.hawaii.edu).

The University of Hawaii is an EEO/AA employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.

Closing date: March 1, 2015