Cornell University Tenure Track Open Rank Professor - Planetary Science

international collaborations. The successful candidate will also have a strong record and/or commitment to excellence in teaching, advising, mentorship, and leadership. The Department will prioritize candidates with a broad portfolio of scientific interests and accomplishments able to enhance the Department’s strength in the study of areas such as: Solar System exploration; modeling and analysis of mission data; observation and theory related to exoplanetary science, including the general evolution of planetary systems and emergence of life. The research methodology may include observational work, theoretical and numerical modeling and simulation. A Ph.D. in Astronomy, Physics, Planetary Sciences or a closely related field is required, and postdoctoral experience is preferred. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter (2-page limit), a curriculum vitae with publications, a statement of research (5-page limit), a statement of teaching and mentoring philosophy (2-page limit) and three letters of recommendation to this posting. The target start date for the appointment is July 1, 2027. Review of applications will begin on Oct. 30, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

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