M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Institute for Theoretical and Mathematical Physics (ITMP)
Position ID:
Position Title:
Long term senior researcher in theoretical and mathematical physics
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Moscow, Moscow City 119991, Russian Federation
Subject Areas:
Mathematical Physics / Mathematical Physics
Theoretical Physics / Cosmology, Fundamental interactions, Gravitation Theory, Holographic Dualities, String theory, Theoretical particle physics
Theoretical Physics / Cosmology, Fundamental interactions, Gravitation Theory, Holographic Dualities, String theory, Theoretical particle physics
Appl Deadline:
2022/06/30 11:59PM
finished (2021/11/01, finished 2022/10/02, listed until 2022/06/30)
finished (2021/11/01, finished 2022/10/02, listed until 2022/06/30)Position Description:
*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
Position Description
The Institute for Theoretical and Mathematical Physics (ITMP) of the M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) invites applications for senior researcher (professorial level) positions in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics starting in autumn 2022. The Institute for Theoretical and Mathematical Physics is a new division of the M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University founded in December 2018. The aim of the Institute is to advance high-level research and education in fundamental areas of theoretical and mathematical physics. At present the activity of the Institute is focused in the following areas: quantum field theory, theoretical particle physics, mathematical physics, conformal field theory and holography, string theory, gravity and cosmology. For more information see http://itmp.msu.ru/en/ . In addition to research the duties of senior researchers include teaching at master and PhD level (around 2-3 semester lecture courses a year) as well as supervising research students. Applicants should have a PhD in theoretical or mathematical physics and a track record of active research at international level. Fluent English is a requirement. The starting salary will be 260K rubles per month with possible annual increase to compensate for inflation, and its level may be negotiated depending on qualifications. Funding for research related expenses of 300K roubles per year will also be available. The position is initially for 5 years with possible extension subject to performance and availability of funding. ITMP provides a relocation allowance, health insurance and administrative support. The application deadline is June 30, 2022.Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Publication list
- Two references (actual letters acceptable but not required, just names and email addresses )
And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
+7(495)938-2417
ITMP, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Leninskie Gory, GSP-1, Moscow, 119991, Russian Federation