Description

Richard S. Morrison Post-Doctoral (Term) Fellowship 

The Particle Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology group at Case Western Reserve University anticipates offering a Richard S. Morrison Post-Doctoral (Term) Fellowship, open to theoretical and computational cosmologists. The position is expected to start no later than Oct. 1, 2026 (earlier/later start date may be negotiated). 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 as well as with 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 in the COMPACT Collaboration at Imperial College London, University of Pittsburgh, and Institute for Theoretical Physics (Madrid) and elsewhere on cosmic topology, CMB anomalies and other large-scale properties of the Universe. 

Salary is expected to be in the range of $60k-70k, depending on experience. The fellow will have a research fund available to support travel and other research expenses. 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 and are subject to receipt of committed funding. 

In compliance with the City of Cleveland's Pay Transparency Ordinance (effective October 27, 2025), the annual starting base salary range for this position is $55,000 - $62,652. CWRU considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer. Postdocs receive individual and family healthcare benefits, life insurance, and employee assistance.

Qualifications 

PhD required by date of employment. 

Application Instructions 

Applications with a CV, publication list, statement of research interests, diploma copy, transcripts & three letters of recommendation should be submitted through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/176281. Review of applications will begin on a rolling basis Dec 1, 2025. The position will be open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 

Case Western Reserve University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are protected under federal and state laws and university policy from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, protected veteran status, disability, age and genetic information. 

Reasonable Accommodation Statement 

Case Western Reserve University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity by phone at 216.368.3066 or by email at equity@case.edu. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.