Research Professor

Arizona State University•Tempe, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This is a non-tenure track, benefits-eligible position subject to annual renewal. The primary responsibility is to assist the BCMS Director in supporting the Center's mission, including collections-related activities, coordinating outreach, generating archives and publications, and overseeing public exhibits. A core responsibility is also the development of an independent research program supporting the BCMS mission. It is expected that 25% of the successful candidate’s salary will come from extramural sources secured by the candidate.

Requirements

A PhD in a physical science by date of appointment
Evidence of original research in meteoritics or closely allied field

Nice To Haves

Evidence of ability to procure research funding
Evidence of educational outreach activities in support of meteoritics or closely allied field
Evidence of experience in collections management activities
Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students and communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter

Responsibilities

Assist the BCMS Director to support the mission of the Center
Assist in collections-related activities
Coordinate BCMS participation in education and public outreach activities and events
Generate and maintain BCMS archives and records, publications and informational materials (including, but not limited to, website content)
Oversee public exhibits (e.g., the meteorite gallery on 2nd floor of ISTB4, but also exhibits at other institutions) involving BCMS collection or educational materials
Assist with any other Center-related activities, when required
Develop an independent research program that supports the BCMS mission of creating and sharing new knowledge in the field of meteoritics and allied sciences