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Careers in the Plant SciencesDirector, Astraeus Space InstituteUniversity of Florida - Gainesville, FL, United States
Position Title:
Director, Astraeus Space Institute
Position Type:
Permanent Position
Application Review Begins:
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Application Deadline:
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Institution:
University of Florida
Department/Division:
Astraeus Space Institute
Field (e.g., systematics):
City:
Gainesville, FL, United States
General Information:
The University of Florida (UF) seeks a Director for the UF Astraeus Space Institute (https://astraeus.ufl.edu), a campus-wide institute dedicated to bringing space research communities together within the university and within the state of Florida. The mission of the Astraeus Space Institute is to celebrate, facilitate and accelerate the exploration of space at UF, primarily by fostering interdisciplinary research in spaceflight operations, space engineering, human spaceflight, astrobiology, astronomy and the wide range of associated sciences like artificial intelligence, policy, law, and social impact enabled across the University of Florida. This Institute will leverage existing strengths in space biology, materials, guidance and control, sensor development, and artificial intelligence within each of our academic units. Astraeus will partner with UF departments, colleges and other institutes to grow UF space research across the UF research and education enterprise. Astraeus will also be a key partner with other universities involved in space research, Space Florida, and NASA Kennedy Space Center.
The Director is expected to facilitate University-wide strategic growth and development across the space related disciplines. The Director will report to the Vice President for Research. The University of Florida, a public land-grant institution, is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and one of the five largest universities in the nation with over 60,000 students. UF research expenditures were $1.26 billion in FY2023, placing the university among the nation's leading research institutions. UF is among the nation’s most academically diverse universities, with 16 colleges offering 100 undergraduate degree programs, 200 graduate programs, and 30 combined degree programs. UF is a perennial national leader in attracting outstanding students, faculty, and staff, as well as in commercializing research in technologies and companies.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Candidates should have a Ph.D., other terminal degree, or equivalent professional experience with a strong record of successful spaceflight-related research as well as administrative experience in managing large groups and projects. Candidates should have a commitment to working with researchers and educators across all space-related disciplines. This position will require that the individual be cleared at a level to gain unescorted access to the Kennedy Space Center.
Responsibilities:
Administrative responsibilities of the Director include: i) program development and coordination; ii) liaison with cooperating units within UF, state, federal, and international government agencies, and professional and non-governmental organizations; and iii) development, promotion, and coordination of funding opportunities for UF faculty. The Director may conduct research at a level commensurate with effective discharge of duties related to the Institute. The Director serves a 12-month appointment and may, as appropriate, be offered a faculty appointment within a suitable academic unit at the University of Florida appropriate to the appointee’s discipline. The initial appointment as Director is five years with the opportunity for additional terms. Base funding for administrative and programmatic support of the institute is provided by the university.
The ideal candidate will be a scholar and leader who will build on past successes and experience while establishing new innovative research, education, and outreach programs. The Director, in collaboration with faculty from across multiple departments and colleges at UF, will identify key issues and opportunities related to space. The Director will work with faculty and administrators to create and integrate space related activities within the disciplinary and multidisciplinary programs related to the mission of Land Grant universities. These programs will establish ongoing, long-term, strategic relationships with key external stakeholders related to space science as well as outreach to programs that will relate to space science in the future.
Application Instructions (submission methods, etc.):
Please submit application through Careers at UF: https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/535584/director-astraeus-space-institute
Compensation Range:
Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and responsibilities.
Contact Name:
Anna-Lisa Paul, alp@ufl.edu
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