<p>Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor - M.S. in Astrophysics</p> <p>FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT</p> <p>Performs teaching, research and guidance duties in area(s) of expertise. Shares responsibility for committee and department assignments including administrative, supervisory, and other functions.</p> <p>The CUNY Graduate Center invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, with a required start date of August 2026. We seek outstanding scientists with a strong publication record, and significant research experience in the field of astrophysics. Responsibilities for the position include research, teaching, mentoring, and service. The candidate is expected to generate an active, externally funded research program, and to participate in graduate teaching and research training. Teaching duties may include courses in Computational Methods and Radiative Processes and advanced courses in areas of specialist's interest.</p> <p>The primary faculty appointment will be in the M.S. in Astrophysics. The candidate may also choose to join the Ph.D. program in Physics. This position is part of the Simons Empire Faculty Fellows initiative and applicants must also apply to the 3-year Visiting Scholar position in the Center for Computational Astrophysics (CCA) posted on the Flatiron Institute's website here: https://apply.interfolio.com/179050 . The incumbent will split their time between teaching (50%) at the Graduate Center and conducting research at CCA (50%). At the end the 3-year Visiting Scholar appointment, the faculty member will remain at the Graduate Center and take on a full teaching workload. The same application can be submitted for the faculty position at the Graduate Center and for the Visiting Scholar position at CCA. However, applicants are welcome to comment on specific synergies with CCA in their cover letter for the Flatiron application.</p> <p>About the Graduate Center:</p> <p>The Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY ) is the focal point for advanced teaching and research at CUNY, the nation's largest urban public university. With over 35 doctoral and master's programs of the highest caliber, the Graduate Center fosters pioneering research and scholarship in the arts and sciences and prepares students for careers in universities and the private, nonprofit, and government sectors. The Graduate Center's commitment to research and scholarship for the public good is exemplified by its more than 30 centers, institutes, and initiatives, including its Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC), a 200,000 square-foot facility in upper Manhattan, designed to promote collaboration among scientists in five areas of global research and innovation: nanoscience, photonics, structural biology, neuroscience, and environmental sciences.</p> <p>The Graduate Center (GC) benefits from highly ambitious and diverse students and alumni who, in turn, teach hundreds of thousands of undergraduates every year. Through its public programs, the Graduate Center enhances New York City's intellectual and cultural life.</p> <p>Visiting Scholar position at the Flatiron Institute's Center for Computational Astrophysics:</p> <p>The Center for Computational Astrophysics (CCA) is advertising for a Visiting Scholar for a 3-year joint position with the CUNY Graduate Center. The position would require 50% of their time at Flatiron Institute in New York City and 50% their time at the CUNY Graduate Center in New York City. After the 3-year term, the Visiting Scholar would be expected to work full-time as a faculty at the CUNY Graduate Center, as described in a companion advertisement from CUNY. Applications to both positions are required, and it is acceptable to submit identical applications to both. However, applicants are welcome to comment on specific synergies with CCA in their cover letter for the Flatiron application.</p> <p>The CCA is a dynamic, collaborative, flexible research organization with a mission to advance computational methods, tools, and frameworks that allow scientists to interpret large astronomical datasets and to understand complex, multi-scale physics in astrophysical systems. Current research groups at the CCA include: Astronomical Data, Stars & Plasma Astrophysics, Galaxy Formation, Gravitational Wave Astronomy, Cosmology, Machine Learning & Astrophysics, Exoplanets & Planet Formation, Astronomical Software, and Nearby Universe & Milky Way. There are also multiple cross-group collaborations and projects that cross and/or extend beyond these boundaries. Please see https://www.simonsfoundation.org/flatiron/center-for-computational-astrophysics/ for a full description of research activities at the CCA. CCA scientists are deeply involved in community-building within their research field, the CCA, the Flatiron Institute, and the larger NYC community. Within Flatiron, the CCA benefits from close ties with the Center for Computational Mathematics and superb computational resources and support from the Scientific Computing Core.</p> <p>As a Visiting Scholar, the successful applicant will be expected to:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Lead a vigorous research program;</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborate with and mentor the CCA's postdoctoral Flatiron Research Fellows and students from the CUNY Masters in Astrophysics;</p> </li><li> <p>Foster interactions with the broader community (in NYC and beyond) through organizing meetings and workshops;</p> </li><li> <p>Build intellectual connections across CCA and the Flatiron Institute and beyond;</p> </li><li> <p>Capitalize on the unique opportunities available at the CCA to further the field of computational astrophysics and/or data analysis, including open source projects and data releases.</p> </li><li> <p>For reference, the CCA's Mission Statement reads:</p> </li><li> <p>Solve important, hard problems in computational astrophysics</p> </li><li> <p>Focus on problems that we at Flatiron are uniquely positioned to solve</p> </li><li> <p>Invent and propagate better data-analysis practices, analytical methods, and computational methods for the global astrophysics community, with a focus on rigor</p> </li><li> <p>Develop, maintain, and contribute to open-source software packages, open data, and their communities</p> </li><li> <p>Create and support a community of astrophysics doers, learners, and mentors in New York City and beyond</p> </li><li> <p>Train and launch diverse early-career researchers in astrophysics with unique capabilities in computation methods.</p> </li></ul> <p>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <p>The successful candidate will be responsible for:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Leading a research program with broad and significant impact</p> </li><li> <p>Mentoring independent postdoctoral fellows and CUNY Masters in Astrophysics candidates</p> </li><li> <p>Contributing to the scientific strategy, management, and organization of the CCA</p> </li><li> <p>Fostering scientific communities within CCA, Flatiron, NYC, and beyond.</p> </li></ul> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>Education: Ph.D. degree in a related field</p> <p>A preferred candidate should have:</p> <ul> <li> <p>1 or more years of postgraduate research experience in astrophysics, with research interests and/or skills that overlap or enhance CCA-relevant interests, broadly defined.</p> </li><li> <p>Sufficient breadth and flexibility to collaborate broadly within the CCA and especially with its independent postdoctoral fellows.</p> </li><li> <p>Evidence for scientific impact, assessed in appropriate ways for stage of career and methodology.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated ability and interest in supervising, mentoring, and collaborating with junior scientists from a variety of backgrounds.</p> </li><li> <p>Alignment with multiple aspects of the CCA mission statement.</p> </li></ul> <p>COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS</p> <p>The annual compensation range for this 0.5 Full time equivalent position is $70,000 in addition to the CUNY Graduate Center faculty salary.</p> <p>REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS</p> <ul> <li> <p>CV</p> </li><li> <p>Cover letter</p> </li><li> <p>Research statement outlining both past research accomplishments and a vision for scientific research</p> </li><li> <p>Teaching and mentorship philosophy statement for graduate education</p> </li><li> <p>Contact information for three (3) professional references (name, title, institution, and email address)</p> </li></ul> <p>THE SIMONS FOUNDATION'S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT</p> <p>Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. The Simons Foundation provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>For Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor:</p> <p>Ph.D. degree in Astrophysics or Physics. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.</p> <p>We seek applications from collaborative individuals with research interests in fields that are synergistic with the research and methods being advanced at the Flatiron Institute's Center for Computational Astrophysics (CCA) and whose work is in a style aligned with the CCA's mission statement (which is provided further below). A preferred candidate would have a strong publication and funding record, innovative research, and a commitment to mentoring students at the graduate level. It is expected that the successful candidate will be involved in research mentoring at the graduate level and use the resources of https://www.empireai.edu/ .</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Experience mentoring students from marginalized backgrounds. </li><li>Experience with programs intended to increase the participation of underrepresented students in STEM fields. </li><li>A passion and demonstrated commitment for providing opportunities to those who have lacked them due to their backgrounds. </li><li>Strong background in computational astrophysics, including experience in numerical methods and machine learning. </li><li>Research experience at the postdoctoral level, with an established record of publications and impact appropriate to the career stage. </li><li>Teaching experience and enthusiasm for engaging and supporting students from a diverse population. </li><li>Interest in and potential for teaching computational courses in the Physics PhD Program. </li><li>Interest in contributing to program development and leadership within the M.S. in Astrophysics Program, including potential future role as Deputy or Director. </li></ul> <p>Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.</p> <p>COMPENSATION</p> <p>$94,909-$155,388/year (salary range will increase to $98,231-$160,827 on 9/1/26 per the CUNY PSC contract). Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.</p> <p>CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.</p> <p>HOW TO APPLY</p> <p>Please click on "Apply Now" which will bring you to the registration screen. If you are a new user, you must register to apply. If you already have a user ID, please use your existing ID to apply. Our graduate programs value inclusivity as a form of excellence and strongly encourage women and individuals from underrepresented populations to apply.</p> <p>Please submit the below documents in one PDF file:</p> <ul> <li> <p>CV</p> </li><li> <p>Cover letter</p> </li><li> <p>Research statement outlining both past research accomplishments and a vision for scientific research at CUNY.</p> </li><li> <p>Teaching and mentorship philosophy statement for graduate education</p> </li><li> <p>Contact information for three (3) professional references (name, title, institution, and email address)</p> </li></ul> <p>Applicants to this position must submit applications both to CUNY and to CCA. The same application can be submitted for the faculty position at the Graduate Center and for the Visiting Scholar position at CCA. However, applicants are welcome to comment on specific synergies with CCA in their cover letter for the Flatiron application.The CCA application is accessible here: https://apply.interfolio.com/179050 .</p> <p>CLOSING DATE</p> <p>Open until filled with review of applications to begin on January 15, 2026.</p> <p>JOB SEARCH CATEGORY</p> <p>CUNY Job Posting: Faculty</p> <p>EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY</p> <p>CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.</p> <p>Job ID</p> <p>31504</p> <p>Location</p> <p>Graduate Center</p>