The Department of Astronomy at Yale University invites applications for an open-rank Assistant/Associate/Full Professor position in Exoplanet Science. We are especially interested in candidates focused on the study of exoplanets. The position may begin as early as July 1, 2026. The application deadline is Friday, March 6, 2026. Faculty members of Yale’s Astronomy Department conduct research, teach undergraduate and graduate astronomy and astrophysics courses, and supervise graduate and undergraduate research. They are eligible for Yale’s generous package of benefits, including health coverage, and they are encouraged to participate in the wide range of professional development opportunities offered through the Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning, and the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Office. Researchers at Yale have institutional access to the Keck Observatory, the Palomar Observatory, and the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS). Arrangements for purchase of time on the Lowell Observatory EXtreme PREcision Spectrograph (EXPRES), and the Simons Observatory are also possible. Yale researchers also have access to a state-of-the-art high performance computer center through the Yale Center for Research Computing.
We are seeking a highly qualified candidate committed to a career in research and teaching. Candidates must have met the requirements for a Ph.D. or equivalent degree at the time of hire.
The complete application should include (1) a cover letter; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) a list of publications; (4) a 3-page statement that highlights past contributions and research accomplishments, and up to 3 additional pages describing future research plans; (5) a 2 page statement that outlines plans for: teaching, mentoring, service, public outreach and addresses why the department is a good fit and activities that will strengthen the academic community; and (6) candidates applying to the Assistant Professor rank, please list the names and email addresses of three reference letter writers on a separate document.The application should be submitted at https://apply.interfolio.com/180779.
Enquiries should be directed to Prof. Priyamvada Natarajan at priyamvada.natarajan@yale.edu.
Review of applications will be on a rolling basis and to receive full consideration all application materials must be received by March 6, 2026 at the latest.
The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives.
Additionally, in accordance with this Policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions; race; color; national or ethnic origin; religion; age; disability; protected veteran status, or other protected classes as set forth in federal and Connecticut law.
Professional Conduct Review for New Faculty Hires
The final candidate, upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment/faculty appointment, may be required to disclose whether they are, or have been, the subject of any disciplinary proceeding (investigation, hearing, etc.) at previous institutions or employers, and may also be subject to a background screening. Candidates who materially misrepresent information on their resume or other application materials are ineligible for hire/appointment. Final candidates may also be required to sign a release to allow Yale to solicit information regarding any substantiated conduct violations from current and/or past employers.
