Open Date
October 10, 2025
Due Date
December 1, 2025
Location
University of Oklahoma
Homer L. Dodge Department of Physics and Astronomy
Norman Campus
Description
The Homer L. Dodge Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Oklahoma (OU) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track/tenured faculty position in the Astrophysics group. Qualified applicants in all areas of Astronomy and Astrophysics (theory, observation, and instrumentation) are encouraged to apply. The appointments are expected to begin in August 2026, at the rank of assistant or associate professor. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
About us: Our department has active research groups in Astronomy and Astrophysics; Atomic, Molecular, and Chemical Physics; High Energy Physics; and Condensed Matter Physics. The department hosts an active NSF/REU program. Current research activities within the astronomy and astrophysics group include observational and theoretical studies of astrophysics at all scales, including but not limited to stellar activity, white dwarfs, AGN, gravitational lensing, galaxy clusters, and exoplanets. The Astrophysics group is a member of the Astrophysical Research Consortium (ARC), with a 10% share of the APO 3.5m telescope and enjoys access to the Oklahoma Supercomputing Center for Education and Research (OSCER). Current faculty include members of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey V, the All-Sky Automated Survey for Supernovae (ASAS-SN), the upcoming missions 4MOST, Ultraviolet Transient Astronomy Satellite (ULTRASAT), and the Vera Rubin Observatory.
A recent generous gift to the department has endowed the Astrophysics group with two prize postdoctoral fellowship positions (in perpetuity), as well as sustained funds for a seminar series, graduate student support, our participation in ARC, and other initiatives.
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Astronomy, Physics, or a related area, and must demonstrate accomplishment in Astronomy-related research, as evidenced by a publication record that shows creativity, promise of future research contributions, and/or an ongoing externally funded research program. The successful applicant must show potential to teach effectively at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The department enjoys a friendly and supportive work environment, and the successful applicant is expected to contribute to this environment and to collaborate with other members of the Astronomy group, directly or indirectly. The teaching load in the department is 1 course each semester.
Application Instructions
Applicants must apply for this position online at https://jobs.ou.edu or use the quick link here: https://apply.interfolio.com/175331. Applications should include:
Contact
For questions regarding the search, please contact Search Committee Chair: Mukremin Kilic, Professor of Astrophysics and Cosmology, kilic@ou.edu
Open Date
October 31, 2025
Due Date
January 10, 2026
Start Date
As soon as April 2026
Location
University of Oklahoma
Homer L. Dodge Department of Physics and Astronomy
Description
The Astrophysics group at the University of Oklahoma invites applications for up to two postdoctoral research positions to work on studies of Sun-like and low-mass stars, within the research group led by Professor Sean Matt. Our research team is dynamic and collaborative and currently includes one postdoc, five PhD students, and several undergraduate research students. The overarching goal of our research is to develop a theoretical understanding of rotation, magnetic activity, and mass loss of solar-like and low-mass stars, including interactions with their environments (e.g., planets, accretion disks), from the pre-main-sequence phase to the end of the main sequence. We encourage applications from all who have interests, skills, or experience in any of these areas and who will collaborate with the team.
There is ample funding for computing resources and travel, and there will also be the opportunity to gain experience in mentoring, outreach, and other departmental activities.
Start date: flexible, starting as soon as 2026 April.
Term Length: initial 1-year, renewable up to 2 more years (3 years total)
There are 2 positions for postdoctoral research associates open.
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Applicants should have completed requirements for a relevant PhD before the start date. Each full-time position is for up to 3 years (1-year initial appointment + 2-year renewal with satisfactory performance). The start date for the appointment is flexible (starting as early as 2026 April), so please indicate a potential start date in your application.
Application Instructions
Applications should include: (1) a cover letter (optional, max 2 pages), (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a brief research plan (max 3 pages) describing past work and future interests, and (4) having 3 reference letters sent by the application deadline. All materials must be uploaded via the application system at https://apply.interfolio.com/176646.
Applications received by 2026 January 10 will receive full consideration. The positions will remain open until filled.
Contact
Inquiries should be directed to the search committee chair:
Professor Sean Matt
Subject: Inquiry about postdoc in your group
Email: sean@ou.edu
