The Department of Physics at the University of Alberta (UofA) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in theoretical gravitational physics, with a starting date in Fall 2024. The successful applicant will be formally supervised by Prof. Don Page but will be strongly encouraged also to collaborate with other members of the research area of Astrophysics and Gravity. Research topics include black hole information, black hole thermodynamics, quantum cosmology, and related topics in general relativity, relativistic astrophysics, and quantum theory.
The position is a full-time 2-year appointment. The fellowship includes a yearly stipend of $60,000 CAD plus supplemental health benefits.
The applicant must have a Ph.D. in gravitational physics obtained within the last five (5) years, with a strong background in general relativity and quantum theory.
Prospective candidates should submit a curriculum vitae (including a publication list) and a brief description of research interests through AcademicJobsOnline.
Applicants should also arrange for three (3) letters of reference to be submitted by the letter writers through AcademicJobsOnline.
The deadline for applications is November 30, 2023.
For more information concerning this position, please contact:
Prof. Don Page
Department of Physics
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1
Canada
Email: dpage at ualberta dot ca
Submit the following items online at
this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Publication list
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers at this site )
- And anything else requested in the position description.
finished (2023/09/22, finished 2024/06/01, listed until 2023/11/30)