Stanford University, Varian Physics
Fellowship ID:
Fellowship Title:
Van Bibber Fellowship in Experimental Physics
Fellowship Type:
Postdoctoral
Location:
Stanford, California 94305, United States of America
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
2024/11/01 11:59PM
(posted 2024/08/23, updated 2024/08/22, listed until 2025/02/22)
(posted 2024/08/23, updated 2024/08/22, listed until 2025/02/22) Description:
The
2025 Van Bibber Fellowship is now open for applications. We seek early-career scientists of exceptional ability in the field of experimental physics who have a focus on exploring fundamental particles and interactions. The fellowship will provide support for research in the group of a faculty member of the Stanford Physics department. Applicants should have a background in experimental physics, with an emphasis on developing instrumentation and techniques relevant to investigating fundamental physics questions in areas including experimental particle physics and atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics.
Benefits
- Duration: Three years of support
- Salary: Initial salary of $87,000, plus benefits
- Research Funds: $8,000 per annum in discretionary funds for research and travel
- Relocation assistance: up to $3,000 to help with relocation
- Professional Development: Extensive support for career growth and opportunities for involvement with department and university activities
Eligibility
Applicants are required to have a PhD in experimental physics by the start of the appointment period.
Exclusions: Current Stanford postdocs and graduate students are not eligible to apply.
Application Requirements
To apply, you need:
- Education: A PhD in physics or a related field before the start of the appointment.
- Documents: Curriculum vitae, cover letter, publication list, a two-page research statement, and three letters of reference.
- Faculty Host: Identify a host faculty member within the Stanford Physics department. Your research statement should describe proposed work within the faculty host's research group. You are encouraged to reach out to your potential host to help formulate a research proposal.
Applications should be submitted through Academic Jobs Online.
Important Dates
- Application Deadline: Apply by 12:00pm PST on Friday, November 1, 2024 to be fully considered.
- Appointment: Positions start between June and December, 2025.
Additional Information
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Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Application Materials Required:
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 on this site )
And anything else requested in the description.
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