Assistant Research Professor

Title:
Assistant Research Professor

Department:
Helio Physics Center

Reports To:
Director, Center for Computational Heliophysics

Position Type:
Faculty

Position Summary:
Provide
sustained leadership in the Center's heliophysics/solar physics research
portfolio, with specific emphasis on local helioseismology, active-region
emergence and evolution, flare-driven dynamics, and space-weather
forecasting.

Essential Functions:
-Maintain and grow externally funded research in helioseismic diagnostics and
flare/particle-beam physics.
-Develop and operationalize advanced
analysis pipelines (e.g., helioseismic travel-time and power-map products)
that support forecasting and fundamental research).

Additional Functions:
-Increase
student engagement in data-intensive research aligned with NJIT's strategic
priorities in computational science, data-driven discovery, and space-weather
resilience.

Prerequisite Qualifications:
-PhD
in applied physics.
-At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Preferred Qualifications:
-Experience
in solar/space physics, helioseismology, space mission data analysis,
supercomputer modeling.

Bargaining Unit:
PSA

Salary Information:
In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the starting salary for this position is $70,000.00-$80,000.00 (USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefits NJIT offers for this position, please visit our benefits page: https://hr.njit.edu/health-benefits.

FLSA:
Exempt
Full-Time