School of Earth and Space Exploration

Arizona State University

Tempe, AZ

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Astrobiology, Astronomy, Astrophysics, College Level Faculty, Cosmology, Earth Sciences, Geochemistry, Geology, Geophysics, Instrumentation, Leadership, Publications, Space Science, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Tempe, AZ
POSTED
30+ days ago

The Buseck Center for Meteorite Studies (BCMS) in the School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE) at Arizona State University invites applications for a Research Professor position. Rank will be commensurate with experience and credentials. This is a non-tenure track benefits-eligible position subject to annual renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of resources, and the needs of the unit. Anticipated start date is May 18, 2026, but a later start date is negotiable.

The position of Research Professor in the Buseck Center for Meteorite Studies is a key appointment in support of essential functions in the Center. The primary responsibility of this position is to assist the BCMS Director in supporting the mission of the Center and involves such functions as:

  • Assisting in collections-related activities
  • Coordinating BCMS participation in education and public outreach activities and events
  • Generating and maintaining BCMS archives and records
  • Publications and informational materials, including but not limited to website content
  • Oversight of public exhibits (e.g., the meteorite gallery on 2nd floor of ISTB4) but also exhibits at other institutions involving BCMS collection or educational materials
  • Assisting with any other Center-related activities as and when required

An additional core responsibility is the development of an independent research program that supports the BCMS mission of creating and sharing new knowledge in the field of meteoritics and allied sciences.

Please Note: It is expected that 25% of the successful candidates salary will come from extramural sources secured by the successful candidate.

About the Buseck Center for Meteorite Studies The Buseck Center for Meteorite Studies is one of Arizona State Universitys first-established research institutes and houses one of the worlds largest and most scientifically valuable meteorite collections. Our mission is to create and share new knowledge in the field of meteoritics and allied disciplines through:

  • Cutting-edge research on the origin of our Solar System and planets, including the pathways to forming habitable worlds
  • Curation and allocation of meteorites for research world-wide
  • Broad dissemination of the latest scientific results and education at local, national, and global scales

See http://meteorites.asu.edu for more information.

About The School of Earth and Space Exploration SESE is a vibrant community that combines the strengths of science, engineering, and education to set the stage for a new era of exploration. Active research in SESE includes but is not limited to:

  • The geology, geophysics, and geochemistry of Earth and other planetary bodies
  • Exploration systems design and instrumentation
  • Exoplanets, astrobiology, astronomy, astrophysics, cosmology, and Earth and space science education

A central part of SESEs mission is to develop and deploy new technologies that enable cutting-edge scientific exploration, building on half a century of ASU faculty, staff, and student participation and leadership in exploration and study of Earth and the Solar System. SESE maintains world-class shared facilities and expertise to support the development and operation of exploratory missions around the globe and in space, including active participation in NASA missions involving the asteroid Psyche, the Moon, Mars, and Europa.

See http://sese.asu.edu for more information.

About The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of Arizona State University, committed to improving communities on a local, national, and global scale. We support the professional development and growth of our faculty and staff in their cutting-edge research to advance these aims. Within The College, our faculty engage with a large, curious student body, guiding them as they grow into socially aware, critical thinkers and writers able to succeed in a wide range of careers and to address the challenges of the twenty-first century. Advancing the success of our students remains our top priority.

To learn more about The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, please visit http://thecollege.asu.edu.

About Arizona State University ASU exemplifies a new prototype for the American public research university. As articulated in the ASU Charter, ASU is a comprehensive public research university measured not by whom it excludes but by whom it includes and how they succeed, advancing research and discovery of public value and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural, and overall health of the communities it serves.

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COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Education
WEBSITE
https://www.asu.edu/