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Richard S. Morrison Post-Doctoral (Term) Fellowship at Case Western Reserve University

The The Particle Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology group at Case Western Reserve University anticipates offering the Richard S. Morrison Post-Doctoral (Term) Fellowship, open to theoretical and computational cosmologists. 

The position is expected to start no later than Oct. 1, 2024 (earlier/later start date may be negotiated). Applications with a CV, publication list, statement of research interests & three letters of recommendation should be submitted through Academic Jobs Online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/fellowship/26249. If electronic submission is not possible, paper applications may be sent to "Richard Morrison Post-Doctoral Fellowship Search c/o G. Starkman," Dept. of Physics, Case Western Reserve University, 10900 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44106-7079 USA. Review of applications will begin on a rolling basis Dec 1, 2023. The position will be open until filled.

Information about the research interests of the Particle Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology group is on the Department of Physics webpage. Questions may be directed to Glenn Starkman at glenn.starkman@case.edu. The successful applicant is likely to be interested in close collaboration with him and other colleagues in theoretical and experimental cosmology, especially Craig Copi, Kurt Hinterbichler, Johanna Nagy and John Ruhl, on CMB data analysis, as well as in collaboration with colleagues at Imperial College London, University of Pittsburgh, and Institute for Theoretical Physics (Madrid) on cosmic topology, CMB anomalies and other large-scale properties of the Universe. Candidates with expertise in Machine Learning or other advanced numerical techniques are particularly encouraged to apply. 

The position is expected to be for 3 years, and commitment for three years of funding has been obtained, but contracts will be issued on an annual basis.

In employment and education, CWRU is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. CWRU provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Those requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity at 216.368.8877 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.