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. Rank will be commensurate with experience and credentials. This is a non-tenure track, benefits-eligible position subject to annual renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of resources, and the needs of the unit. Anticipated start date is May 18, 2026 but a later start date is negotiable.

The position of Research Professor in the Buseck Center for Meteorite Studies is a key appointment in support of essential functions in the Center. The primary responsibility of this position is to assist the BCMS Director in supporting the mission of the Center, and involves such functions as assisting in collections-related activities; coordinating BCMS participation in education and public outreach activities and events; generating and maintaining BCMS archives and records, publications and informational materials (including, but not limited to, website content); oversight of public exhibits (e.g., the meteorite gallery on 2nd floor of ISTB4, but also exhibits at other institutions) involving BCMS collection or educational materials; and assisting with any other Center-related activities, as and when required. An additional core responsibility is the development of an independent research program that supports the BCMS mission of creating and sharing new knowledge in the field of meteoritics and allied sciences.

Please Note: It is expected that 25% of the successful candidate’s salary will come from extramural sources secured by the successful candidate.

About the Buseck Center for Meteorite Studies:

The Buseck Center for Meteorite Studies is one of Arizona State University’s first-established research institutes, and houses one of the world's largest and most scientifically valuable meteorite collections. Our mission is to create and share new knowledge in the field of meteoritics and allied disciplines through cutting-edge research on the origin of our Solar System and planets, including the pathways to forming habitable worlds; curation and allocation of meteorites for research world-wide; and broad dissemination of the latest scientific results and education at local, national and global scales. See https://meteorites.asu.edu for more information.

About The School of Earth and Space Exploration:

SESE is a vibrant community that combines the strengths of science, engineering, and education to set the stage for a new era of exploration. Active research in SESE includes, but is not limited to, the geology, geophysics, and geochemistry of Earth and other planetary bodies, exploration systems design and instrumentation, exoplanets, astrobiology, astronomy, astrophysics, cosmology, and Earth and space science education. A central part of SESE's mission is to develop and deploy new technologies that enable cutting-edge scientific exploration, building on half a century of ASU faculty, staff, and student participation and leadership in exploration and study of Earth and the Solar System. SESE maintains world-class shared facilities and expertise to support the development and operation of exploratory missions around the globe and in space, including active participation in NASA missions involving the asteroid Psyche, the Moon, Mars, and Europa. See https://sese.asu.edu for more information.

About The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences:

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of Arizona State University, committed to improving communities on a local, national, and global scale. We support the professional development and growth of our faculty and staff in their cutting-edge research to advance these aims. Within The College, our faculty engage with a large, curious student body, guiding them as they grow into socially aware, critical thinkers and writers able to succeed in a wide range of careers and to address the challenges of the twenty-first century. Advancing the success of our students remains our top priority. To learn more about The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, please visit https://thecollege.asu.edu .

About Arizona State University:

ASU exemplifies a new prototype for the American public research university. As articulated in the ASU Charter, ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural, and overall health of the communities it serves.

Essential Functions:

• 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
• It is expected that 25% of the successful candidate's salary will come from the extramural sources secured by the successful candidate

Required Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• 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.

The application deadline is April 17, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. Candidates will be asked to create or use an existing Interfolio Dossier to submit the following application materials:

• A cover letter
• A curriculum vitae with a publication list
• A statement of past research accomplishments and future research goals (three pages or less)
• Contact information for three references