Posted by Mark Rast | February 14, 2026 | Employment Opportunities
The Department of Physics at the University of Colorado, Boulder (CU) is conducting a search for a three-year fixed-term Scholar in Residence position. We seek applications from candidates in all areas of solar, stellar, and space physics, including instrumentation, observations, theory and modeling. We have particular interest in candidates whose research will benefit from or contribute to the National Science Foundation’s Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope (DKIST). The DKIST is a four-meter solar telescope that achieves unprecedented high-resolution observations of solar photospheric, chromospheric and coronal magnetic fields. It was constructed and is operated by the National Solar Observatory (NSO), which is headquartered on the CU campus. Collaborations with NSO scientists is a key element of the position.
For full position summary, application instructions, and appointment responsibilities and benefits, please see https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/?jobId=69652 .
An appointment start date of, August 13, 2026, is anticipated.
For full consideration, please apply by March 10th, 2026. The position will remain posted until filled.
Informal inquiries can be made to the chair of the search committee, Professor Mark Rast, at [email protected].