University of Santiago de Compostela, String Theory group
Position ID:
Position Title:
Postdoc in String Theory group at IGFAE - Santiago de Compostela
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Santiago de Compostela, Galicia 15705, Spain
Subject Areas:
Appl Deadline:
2024/12/08 11:59PM
(posted 2024/11/04, listed until 2025/05/04)
(posted 2024/11/04, listed until 2025/05/04)Position Description:
Position Description
The Galician Institute of High Energy Physics (IGFAE) at the University of Santiago de Compostela invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the String Theory and Gravity Group. The members of the String Theory and Gravity Group at IGFAE include Riccardo Borsato, José Edelstein, Javier Mas, J. Luis Miramontes and Alfonso Ramallo. The position is for 2 years starting in Autumn 2025. The deadline for applications is December 8th. Interested candidates should submit via Academic Jobs Online: - A recent CV. - A statement of research interests. - Three letters of recommendation. Please, send any further questions to José Edelstein (jose.edelstein@usc.es) --- About IGFAE The Instituto Galego de Física de Altas Enerxías (IGFAE) at the Universidade de Santiago de Compostela (USC) is a research institute accredited as María de Maeztu Unit of Excellence by the Spanish Ministry of Science in the periods 2017-2021 and 2024-2030. The IGFAE also takes part in the Xunta de Galicia's CIGUS network of centres of excellence, which accredits the quality and impact of its research. It hosts around 130 researchers, including more than 20 postdocs, 40 PhD students and one ERC grantee. Researchers at IGFAE participate in experimental facilities such as CERN, LIGO, GSI/FAIR and the Pierre Auger Observatory. The scientific research of the Institute is organized around three areas that are the basis for the strategic planning: The Standard Model to the Limits; Cosmic Particles and Fundamental Physics; and Nuclear Physics from the Lab to Improve People’s Health. A transversal line has been created recently to discuss the strategy for new opportunities in the field of international facilities. In addition, IGFAE activities are divided into an experimental and a theory section. IGFAE provides a highly stimulating environment and unique professional career development opportunities. We offer training in soft skills to enhance future employability and career success of our researchers including technology transfer, entrepreneurship, dissemination, and equity/diversity perspective. IGFAE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and particularly welcomes applications from under-represented groups in terms of gender identity, ethnic or social origin, disability, or any other characteristic. IGFAE implements its own Equality and Diversity strategy, with concrete actions committed to increase the gender, geographic and minority balance within the institute. We offer flexible working schedule to reconcile a work and family life.Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
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