California Institute of Technology, Physics, Mathematics & Astronomy Division

Prize ID:
Caltech-PMA-EXPHPD [#19538]
Prize Title: 
Postdoctoral Prize Fellowships in Experimental Physics or Astrophysics
Prize Type:
Postdoctoral
Location:
Pasadena, California 91125, United States of America
Subject Areas: 
Radio/mm/submm Astrophysics and Cosmology incl. instrumentation development
Atomic Molecular and Optical Physics
Astronomy
Condensed Matter Physics
Physics (more...)
Appl Deadline:
2021/12/03 11:59PMhelp popup* finished (2021/09/10, finished 2022/03/02, listed until 2021/12/10)
Description:
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*** this prize has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

The Division of Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy offers a number of Prize Fellowships at the Postdoctoral Scholar level in Experimental Physics or Astrophysics. These Fellowships are to begin in Fall 2022 and are for a three-year duration. They carry an annual salary comparable to other prestigious fellowships and offer an annual research expense fund.


This fellowship program has been established to offer scientists, typically within a few years after receipt of the Ph.D., the opportunity to pursue new and innovative experimental research, including but not limited to astrophysics/cosmology including gravitational waves, condensed matter, nuclear, high energy, quantum optics, and quantum information. We note in particular the Braginsky/Whitcomb fellowship, dedicated specifically to work in gravitational wave physics. It is expected that this research will require the support and use of facilities of one of the established experimental groups at Caltech. The faculty’s research interests can be found via their web pages, accessible from this list. In the case of astrophysics, only candidates whose focus involves instrumentation (i.e. is not purely observational) will be considered.


Electronic copies of the curriculum vitae with email address and with citizenship indicated, publications list (refereed papers on top), and statement of research interests are required. The research statement should be no more than 5 pages, excluding references. Electronic Portable Document Format (PDF) submittals are preferred. The applicant is requested to ensure that at least three letters of recommendation are submitted via the web link provided in the electronic application.



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:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research statement
  • Publication list
  • Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site help popup)

Further Info:
http://www.pma.caltech.edu/about/job-opportunities
email address
 
1200 E. California Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91125