California Institute of Technology, Physics, Mathematics & Astronomy Division

Fellowship ID:
Caltech-PMA-BRINPD [#25508]
Fellowship Title: 
Brinson Postdoctoral Fellowship in Experimental Quantum Cosmology
Fellowship Type:
Postdoctoral
Location:
Pasadena, California 91125, United States of America
Subject Area: 
quantum gravity/quantum cosmology
Starting Date:
2024/09/01
Compensation:
Min. $80,000
Appl Deadline:
2023/11/15 11:59PMhelp popup finished (2023/09/01, finished 2024/02/20, listed until 2024/02/29)
Description:
   

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Description

The Caltech Division of Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy solicits applications for the Brinson Postdoctoral Fellowship in Experimental Quantum Cosmology. The Brinson Postdoctoral Fellowship is for a three-year duration and to begin in the fall 2024, or a mutually agreeable date.

 

The Brinson Postdoctoral Fellow will have the autonomy to embark on their own path of bold research incorporating experimental techniques with applications in fundamental physics or cosmology. Broadly, the work is envisioned to fall under the umbrella of “experimental quantum cosmology”. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact faculty members (accessible from this list) to gauge mutual interest .

 

Electronic copies of the curriculum vitae, publications list (refereed papers on top), and statement of research interests are required. The research statement should be no more than 5 pages, excluding references. The applicant is requested to ensure that at least three letters of recommendation are submitted on their behalf.

 

Qualifications and terms of appointment:

 

Process timeline:

** In recognition of the impact that recent events may have on junior scholars from various parts of the world, we are allowing a grace period of up to two weeks only for applicants who are directly affected by war or disaster. For such applicants, the updated deadline for both applications and reference letters will be Wednesday, November 29.  If you plan to submit your application during this grace period, please contact pmapd@caltech.edu ahead of time so that our review committees can plan accordingly.



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Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letters (optional)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research statement
  • Publication list
  • Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site help popup)

Further Info:
http://www.pma.caltech.edu/about/job-opportunities
email address
 
1200 E. California Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91125