California Institute of Technology, Physics, Mathematics & Astronomy Division
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(reviewing applications posted 2024/09/01, updated 2024/08/23, listed until 2025/02/19)
Description
The Walter Burke Institute for Theoretical Physics at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) solicits applications for its Prize Fellowship program. The Prize Fellowships at the Burke Institute are to begin in the fall 2025 and offer an opportunity for outstanding recent and new Ph.D. recipients to perform research at Caltech for three years. They are selected by a faculty committee representing all areas of theoretical physics and astrophysics at Caltech and are provided with:- flexibility, support, and freedom in choosing research direction within theoretical physics and astrophysics (including but not limited to theoretical astrophysics/cosmology, condensed matter theory, general relativity, particle/string theory, physical mathematics, and quantum information),
- an inclusive environment with faculty mentorship and activities organized by the Burke Institute to promote scientific exchanges and professional growth.
Applicants interested in being considered for a joint appointment in theoretical astrophysics with Carnegie Observatories must also apply here.
- Applicant must have or should expect to receive a PhD in Physics, Astronomy, or related field by the time the fellowship begins
- Applicants who are currently employed as postdocs are eligible
- Appointment is for 3 years
- Salary is $79,000 in the first year
- Research fund of $10,000 per annum
- One-time allowance to assist with the move
- Annual paid time off: 21 days, not including Caltech Holidays
- Annual sick leave: 15 days
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- September 1, 2024: Applications are accepted
- November 15, 2024: Deadline for applications, including reference letters
- Mid-December 2024 – End of February 2025: Offers
- View or update your application using the "Status" link after login
As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Learn more about our benefits and who is eligible.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. To read more Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) go to eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf.
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Application Materials Required:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Publication list
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
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