Affiliate Faculty - Physics & Astronomy - Kent Gee Lab; no

Job Title

Affiliate Faculty - Physics & Astronomy - Kent Gee Lab (no salary)

Posting End Date:
June 10, 2026 (Last day to apply: Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 11:59pm MST)

Position

Start Date:

July 1, 2026

Required Degree: MS in Physics and Astronomy (must be completed by the start date)

Required Experience:

Database management and rocket noise analysis

• Finish publications associated with rocket noise measurements and analysis.

• Updated curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
• Mission Alignment Statement (instructions below)

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• demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community;
• teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel” (Spencer W. Kimball).

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