Advertised Postdoctoral and Faculty Positions, Fall 2003/Spring 2004
Index
- University of Alberta
- Baylor University
- University of California, Berkeley (Faculty)
- University of California, Santa Barbara
- California Institute of Technology
- University of Chicago
- University of Christchurch
- CITA - University of Toronto (Faculty)
- CITA - University of Toronto (PDF)
- Cornell University
- Florida Atlantic University
- University of Guelph
- Harvard University (Faculty)
- IUCAA
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- University of Jena (Faculty)
- Jet Propulsion Laboratory
- The University of Kansas (Faculty)
- Kavli Institute - Stanford (Faculty)
- Kavli Institute - Stanford (PDF)
- Kyoto University
- Louisiana State University (Faculty)
- Louisiana State University - Mathematics (Faculty)
- Louisiana State University (PDF)
- Louisiana State University (Instructor)
- McGill University (Faculty)
- Montana State Univesity (Faculty)
- Montana State Univesity (PDF)
- Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics
- NASA Goddard (PDF)
- NASA Goddard (Faculty)
- University of New Brunswick (Faculty)
- University of New Brunswick (PDF)
- Northwestern University
- Penn State (PDF)
- Penn State (Grid Computing)
- Penn State (Grav. Wave Phenomenology PDF)
- Penn State (LIGO Data Analysis PDF)
- Perimeter Institute
- Princeton University (Faculty)
- Princeton University (PDFs)
- University of Portsmouth (Faculty)
- University of Portsmouth (PDF 1)
- University of Portsmouth (PDF 2)
- Raman Research Institute
- Syracuse University (Faculty)
- Southampton College (PDF)
- Queen Mary, University of London
- University of Texas at Austin (PDF)
- University of Texas at Brownsville (Faculty)
- University of Texas at Brownsville (PDF)
- University of Toronto (Faculty)
- University of Toronto / Scarborough (Faculty)
- University of Toronto (PDF)
- University of Utah
- University of Victoria (Faculty)
- University of Western Ontario
- University of Wuerzburg
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Alberta
POSTDOCTORAL OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA
In the coming year there will be opportunities for new
postdoctoral fellowships in cosmology and gravitation at the University
of Alberta. We presently have five professors (Bruce Campbell, Valeri
Frolov, Sharon Morsink, Don Page, and Dmitri Pogosyan) and many
postdoctoral fellows and graduate students, making it one of the
largest in this research area in the world.
Fellowship opportunities include the following:
(1) Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics (CITA) National
Fellowships; we should have a completed application by Nov. 10.
(2) Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS) Postdoctoral
Fellowships.
(3) A local fellowship of the University of Alberta, for which we may
nominate exceptional candidates who have applied to us by Nov. 10.
(4) Possibly one or more new postdoctoral positions supported by the
Physics Department or our NSERC or other grants.
Please submit the material listed below, all to either Bruce
Campbell, Valeri Frolov, Sharon Morsink, Don Page, or Dmitri Pogosyan,
at the address below. Hardcopies are preferred, though in exceptional
cases electronic applications in pdf form would be acceptable.
412 Physics Lab
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada T6G 2J1
(telefax 1-780-492-0714)
For full consideration for all positions, applications and
supporting materials should arrive by Nov. 10. Later applications will
be considered for the funding opportunities remaining at the time of
reception.
Applications should include the following material:
(a) Curriculum Vitae.
(b) Proposed Research statement of one page or less.
(c) Research Experience statement of two pages or less.
(d) A listing of papers appearing in refereed publications or
conference proceedings.
(e) A list of any academic honors or awards received.
(f) Arrange for three letters of appraisal to be sent, at least two
from persons familiar with your academic work.
Don Page (don@phys.ualberta.ca)
Baylor University
The Department of Physics, Baylor University announces that a
Postdoctoral Research position in Cosmology and Gravitation now is
available. Candidates working in the areas of gravitational collapse,
braneworld scenarios and black holes are especially encouraged to apply.
Initial appointment is for one year to start as soon as possible.
Current areas of departmental research include theoretical astrophysics,
cosmology, gravity, elementary particle physics, string/M theory, solid
state physics, space physics, and experimental atomic, condensed matter,
molecular, and space physics. Applicants should send a letter of
application, curriculum vitae including list of publications, statement
of research interests, and transcripts, along with the names and
addresses of three references to: Dr. Anzhong Wang, Department of
Physics, P.O. Box 97316, Baylor University, Waco, TX 76798-7316;
Anzhong_Wang@baylor.edu. Applications will be reviewed immediately
and will be accepted until the position is filled. To ensure full
consideration, applications should be received by November 15, 2003.
Baylor is a Baptist university affiliated with the Baptist General
Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
employer, Baylor encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons
with disabilities to apply.
University of California, Berkeley (Faculty)
Faculty Position in Astronomy
University of California, Berkeley
Department of Astronomy
601 Campbell Hall
Berkeley, Ca. 94720-3411
Attention: Prof. Alex Filippenko, c/o Lorraine Dowling
The Department of Astronomy at the University of California, Berkeley
intends to make an appointment at the tenure-track assistant
professor level effective July 1, 2004. Candidates from all fields
of astrophysics are invited to apply. However, applicants with
expertise in all areas of observational astronomy and instrumentation
are particularly encouraged to apply.
The Department of Physics will also be conducting a faculty search
which includes astrophysics; applicants interested in this additional
opportunity should also send a separate application directly to the
Department of Physics.
Please mail a curriculum vitae, bibliography, statement of research
interests, and list of the names and addresses (email and postal) of
five references to: Professor Alex Filippenko, Chair, Faculty Search
Committee, c/o Lorraine Dowling, Department of Astronomy, 601
Campbell Hall, University of California, Berkeley, Ca. 94720-3411.
Applications should be postmarked by November 21, 2003; late
applications will not be considered. Fax or email applications will
not be accepted. Please refer potential referees to the University's
statement on confidentiality HERE.
The University of California, Berkeley is committed to affirmative
action by actively recruiting qualified women and minorities for
employment opportunities: Afiirmative Action Employer/Equal
Opportunity Employer.
University of California, Santa Barbara
The Gravitational Physics group at UCSB will have a postdoctoral
position available starting fall 2004. Current Faculty in the group
includes Doug Eardley, Jim Hartle, Gary Horowitz, and Don Marolf.
Applications are processed jointly with the Kavli Institute of Theoretical
Physics (KITP). Interested persons should apply directly to the KITP;
no application need be sent to the department.
See http://www.kitp.ucsb.edu/activities/postdocs/ for instructions and
information.
University of Chicago
POSTDOCTORAL POSITION AT CHICAGO
I will have a postdoctoral position available in my group at the
University of Chicago beginning in September, 2004. If you are interested
in being considered for this position, please send me your vita,
publications list, and a brief description of your research interests.
Please also arrange to have 3 letters of reference sent to me. I very much
prefer that all application materials (vita, publications list, statement
of research interests, and letters of reference) be sent by ordinary mail
rather than email. My mailing address is:
Robert M. Wald
Enrico Fermi Institute
University of Chicago
5640 S. Ellis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637
USA
California Institute of Technology
CALTECH POSTDOCTORAL & SENIOR POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS IN THEORETICAL
ASPECTS OF GRAVITATIONAL-WAVE SCIENCE, INCLUDING NUMERICAL RELATIVITY
The California Institute of Technology invites applications for
postdoctoral and senior postdoctoral appointments in theoretical
aspects of gravitational-wave science --- astrophysics, analytical
relativity, gravitational-wave source simulations (largely numerical
relativity), gravitational-wave data analysis, and the design and
theoretical analysis of advanced gravitational-wave detectors. By a
single application one can be considered (as appropriate) for Caltech's
Prize Postdoctoral Fellowships in Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics,
including Relativity [see http://www.pma.caltech.edu/GSR/fellowtheory.html ],
and for regular postdoctoral and senior postdoctoral positions.
These positions are associated largely or in part with Caltech's tapir
group (Theoretical Astrophysics Including Relativity,
http://www.cco.caltech.edu/~esp/tapir/ --- Professors Kip Thorne, Peter
Goldreich, Marc Kamionkowski, Sterl Phinney and Re'em Sari; Dr. Lee
Lindblom; and about 20 postdoctoral or senior postdoctoral fellows, 20
graduate students, and 3 senior visitors). These positions are also
associated, more broadly, with the Caltech/JPL Association for
Gravitational Wave Research, http://www.cco.caltech.edu/~cajagwr/ ,
which includes the Caltech portion of LIGO and the Caltech/JPL portion
of LISA.
Our Gravitational-Wave Source Simulation Program is joint between tapir
(Lee Lindblom, Mark Scheel, Harald Pfeiffer, Frans Pretorius, and grad
students) and Caltech's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (David Meier and Mark
Miller); and includes close interactions with Caltech's Engineering and
Applied Sciences Division (the groups of Professors Jerry Marsden
[Control and Dynamical Systems] and Michael Ortiz [Aeronautics and
Mechanical Engineering]).
The application deadline for Prize Fellowships is December 1.
Applications will continue to be accepted for regular fellowships until
our funding situation becomes fully clear and all positions have been
filled, which could be as late as April or May. Materials in support
of an application should be sent to
THEORETICAL PHYSICS AND ASTROPHYSICS FELLOWSHIPS
[GRAVITATIONAL-WAVE SCIENCE - C/O THORNE]
103-33 CALTECH
PASADENA, CA 91125.
These materials need to include curriculum vitae with email address and
with citizenship indicated, bibliography of publications, web locations
of manuscripts not yet published, and a description of the desired
research directions. Please ensure that at least three letters of
recommendation are sent directly to the above address by the writers.
If some of these materials must be sent by email, please direct them to
Shirley Hampton, shirley@tapir.caltech.edu, with a request that they be
included in the candidate's application file.
Caltech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Women, Minorities, Veterans, and Disabled Persons are encouraged to
apply.
University of Christchurch
General Relativity/Cosmology Postdoc in New Zealand
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of
Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, invites applications for a
postdoctoral position in General Relativity/Cosmology. Candidates
with research interests in general relativity, cosmology, quantum
gravity, and related areas of theoretical physics or applied
mathematics are encouraged to apply.
Active research in general relativity in New Zealand is currently
focused on two groups: David Wiltshire plus four graduate students
at Canterbury, and Matt Visser plus one postdoc (Joey Medved) and
two graduate students at Victoria University of Wellington. The two
groups have jointly obtained external research grants and considerable
interaction between the Victoria and Canterbury groups is envisaged.
[Christchurch to Wellington is a 45-minute flight.]
The appointment is for a period of two years, with a starting date
between 1 January and 30 June, 2004. The postdoctoral fellowship
comprises a salary of NZD$44,000 plus an expense allowance of NZD$6,000.
Further financial support for international conference travel etc will
also be available. [Although the salary equates to approximately
US$26,000; candidates should be aware that living costs also differ so
a direct comparison to US salaries is misleading.] Interested candidates
might wish to search the internet for various sites describing the quality
of life in New Zealand. Christchurch is the largest city in New Zealand's
scenic South Island, easily accessible to the mountains, lakes and sea.
Current research, and external funding, is focused on two topics:
"Brane-world cosmology" and "Analogue models of general relativity", and
it is expected that the candidate would contribute to research in one of
these areas.
Closing date 5 December 2003. Applications should be sent to
Human Resources Department,
University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800,
Christchurch,
NEW ZEALAND email hr@regy.canterbury.ac.nz
Fax: (+64)-(3)-364 2325
Application should quote Vacancy No PDF PH133 and include a curriculum
vita, and list of publications. Candidates should arrange for three
letters of recommendation from researchers who are in a position to
judge their work: these should be sent directly to the address above
(email preferred).
General information:
http://www.phys.canterbury.ac.nz/~dlw24/
http://www.mcs.vuw.ac.nz/~visser/
Please direct enquiries to
David Wiltshire
Dept of Physics & Astronomy, University of Canterbury,
Private Bag 4800, Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND
Phone: (+64)-(3)-3642473 [office]; 3642469 [fax]
Email: d.wiltshire@phys.canterbury.ac.nz
CITA - University of Toronto (Faculty)
University of Toronto
FACULTY POSITION IN THEORETICAL ASTROPHYSICS
Canada Research Chair
CITA, a national centre for theoretical astrophysics hosted by the
University of Toronto, invites applications for a tenure track faculty
position. The search is open to all ranks but we are especially interested
in candidates at the Assistant Professor level. The successful candidate
will be nominated for a Canada Research Chair (see www.chairs.gc.ca). This
position is one of a series of faculty appointments in astrophysics at the
University of Toronto. Applicants from any area of theoretical astrophysics
are encouraged to apply. We seek candidates with exceptionally strong and
internationally recognized research records, and outstanding promise of
future research accomplishments. Additional selection criteria include
demonstrated ability to work with research fellows and graduate students,
and to assume a leadership role in administering CITA's active postdoctoral
and visitor programs. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and
experience.
CITA is an institute within the School of Graduate Studies of the University
of Toronto. The present complement of research staff includes six faculty
and over 15 research fellows. The unique research environment at CITA is
enhanced by close ties to the Departments of Astronomy and Astrophysics and
of Physics, housed in the same building, and the Canadian Institute for
Advanced Research Cosmology and Gravity Program. We invite prospective
candidates to visit our home page at www.cita.utoronto.ca.
Applicants should send: a curriculum vitae, a bibliography, a statement of
research interests, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be
sent to:
Prof. J.R. Bond, Director, CITA, University of Toronto, 60 St. George
Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 3H8.
Deadline: The initial deadline is January 15, 2004; however applications
will be accepted until the position is filled.
This is an international search. All qualified candidates are encouraged to
apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its
community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group
members, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual
minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further
diversification of ideas.
Cornell University
POSTDOCTORAL POSITION AT CORNELL UNIVERSITY
Cornell University expects to have an opening for a research associate
in general relativity starting in September, 2004. Experience in
classical general relativity, gravitational wave astronomy, numerical
relativity, or relativistic astrophysics is desirable for this
position, and preference will be given to applicants with experience
in numerical relativity. The position is for one year, with subsequent
renewals depending on performance and the availability of funds.
The Cornell Relativity Group consists of Eanna Flanagan, Saul Teukolsky,
James York and research associate Larry Kidder. There will also be
opportunities to interact with the Theoretical Astrophysics Group,
including David Chernoff, Dong Lai, Richard Lovelace, and Ira Wasserman.
Applicants should submit a resume with a list of publications, and
arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to:
Sharon Falletta
Space Sciences Building
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853-6801
Completed applications should be received no later than December 15, 2003. Only
candidates who anticipate receiving their Ph.D. by September 2004 should
apply. Cornell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Florida Atlantic University
Post-Doctoral Position(s) in General Relativity and Astrophysics
Florida Atlantic University
The Spacetime Physics Group at Florida Atlantic University invites
applications for post-doctoral fellowships to begin in the fall of 2004.
Faculty in the group include Chris Beetle, Steve Bruenn and Warner Miller.
Research interests include the mathematical physics of classical and
quantum gravity, relativistic astrophysics and supernova physics.
Candidates with expertise in numerical relativity, or whose research
overlaps with more than one of the general areas of interest above, are
especially encouraged to apply. Up to two positions will be filled,
pending funding decisions, and each may be renewed for a second year upon
satisfactory progress. Florida Atlantic University is an equal
opportunity/equal access employer. Interested candidates should send
a CV and research statement, and arrange for at least three accompanying
letters of recommendation to be sent to:
ST Post-Doc Search
Department of Physics
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991
U.S.A.
Applications may also be submitted electronically in any standard file
format (pdf preferred) to faustpd@physics.fau.edu. To receive full
consideration, applications should be complete by February 27, 2004.
University of Guelph
POST-DOCTORAL POSITIONS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH
DEADLINE: January 31, 2003
The Gravitation Group at the University of Guelph expects to
have one or two post-doctoral positions available in the next
academic year (starting in September 2004). The positions will
be for one year, renewable to a second year upon satisfactory
progress.
The Gravitation Group at Guelph currently consists of two faculty
members, David Garfinkle and Eric Poisson, and a number of graduate
students. Research interests include the physics of black holes,
gravitational waves, radiation reaction, critical gravitational
collapse, and the approach to the singularity. The group enjoys
close ties with the relativity group at the University of Waterloo
and the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics. Also, Guelph's
proximity to Toronto makes possible interactions on a regular
basis with members of CITA (Canadian Institute for Theoretical
Astrophysics).
Preference might be given to persons already actively working in
the research areas listed previously. However, candidates working
in other areas will not be overlooked. Researchers with a
background in numerical relativity are especially encouraged
to apply.
The interested candidate should send (i) a curriculum vitae, (ii)
a list of publications, (iii) a statement of research interests,
and (iv) have three letters of recommendation sent to the address
appearing below. The deadline for applications is January 31, 2003.
Applications should *not* be sent by e-mail. Only the successful
applicant will be contacted; unless a query is made by e-mail,
unsuccesful applicants will not be notified. (We apologize for this,
but we do not have the secretarial support to keep all the applicants
informed of their status.)
For more information on the Department of Physics at the University
of Guelph, please consult the Department's home page at
http://www.physics.uoguelph.ca/.
All applications should be sent to:
Eric Poisson
Department of Physics
University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1, Canada.
Havard University (Faculty)
The Astronomy Department at Harvard University expects to make at least one
appointment at the level of Assistant Professor to begin in the summer of 2004.
The position requires the ability to carry out an independent research program
and a commitment to undergraduate and graduate education. The position is open
to all fields, and theorists, observers or experimentalist are encouraged to
apply; the primary qualification is a demonstrated record of outstanding research.
The Astronomy Department is part of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics,
which provides a diverse setting and excellent research facilities. We especially
welcome applications from women and minority candidates. Applicants should submit
a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a short description of research interests,
and should arrange for three letters of recommendation, all to arrive no later
than 2 January 2004. Send applications to Search Committee, Department of Astronomy,
60 Garden St., MS-46, Cambridge, MA 02138.
Harvard University is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.
CITA - University of Toronto (PDF)
CITA has a variety of PDF and RA jobs available. Check Job Opportunities
via their HOME PAGE for more information.
IUCAA
The Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics at Pune,
India, is advertising postdocs to start during 2004. Areas of interest
include classical and quantum gravity, cosmology and large scale
structure, cosmic magnetic fields, gravitational waves, high energy
astrophysics and other topics. Application consists of a CV, list of
publications and 3 confidential references to be sent independently,
to reach IUCAA by Nov 25, 2003. Decisions will be communicated by Jan
15, 2004. Applications should be sent by post or email to The
Coordinator, Core programmes, IUCAA, Post Bag 4, Ganeshkind Pune 411
007, India, email: vch@iucaa.ernet.in. Further information is
available from the same address.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Numerical Relativity
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research associate
position. The candidate should have research experience in
numerical relativity, together with a strong background in
classical general relativity theory and computational physics.
Some expertise in computational hydrodynamics and relativistic
astrophysics is also desirable. A curriculum vitae, list of
publications and three letters of recommendation should be
addressed to
Professor Stuart L. Shapiro
Dept. of Physics
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
1110 West Green Street
Urbana, IL 61801-3080
by DEC 1, 2003. The starting date for the position is AUGUST 16, 2004.
No electronic applications please.
The Illinois Gravity Group is developing the tools of
numerical relativity to tackle diverse problems in general relativity
and astrophysics. These include the inspiral and coalescence of
binary neutron stars and binary black holes,
gravitational collapse, instabilities in rotating, relativistic stars,
MHD in relativistic stars and in flows near black holes,
and the formation and growth of supermassive black holes
in galaxies and quasars, to name a few ongoing projects.
Much of our work is geared to identifying astrophysically plausible,
strong-field sources of gravitational waves and calculating
gravitational waveforms for detection by laser interferometers,
such as LIGO and LISA.
Computational resources available to the group include the
supercomputers and visualization tools at NCSA (located on campus)
as well as networks of SGIs and Linux PCs in the Department of Physics.
Our group benefits from close collaborative ties with colleagues at
other institutions; in recent years these have included, for example,
UIUC Adjunct Professor Thomas Baumgarte, Professor at Bowdoin College
and UIUC Visiting Research Professor Masaru Shibata, Professor at
Tokyo University.
The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer.
University of Jena
Chair of Gravitational Theory
The Institute of Theoretical Physics searches for an
outstanding personality in the theory of gravity. Research of the Institute
are the Einsteinian theory of gravity and the relativistic astrophysics,
the quantum field theory, string theory and quantum optics. The
participation in the Sonderforschungsbereich/Transregio 7
``Gravitationswellenastronomie: Methoden - Quellen - Beobachtung"
is expected.
The position requires the Habilitation or an equivalent qualification.
The duty of the successful candidate comprises teaching of the full canon
of theoretical physics for undergraduate and graduate students.
The University of Jena wants to increase the quota of women in the
research und teaching areas and therefore especially invites qualified
women to apply. Persons with physical disabilities will be given
priority if identically qualified.
Applicants are requested to send their CV, a publication list and
a list of invited talks, a brief outline of past and planned future research,
a list of gained grants, and copies of their five most important publications
by September 30, 2003 to
Friedrich-Schiller-Universit\"at Jena
Physikalisch-Astronomische Fakult\"at
Dekan
Max-Wien-Platz 1
07743 Jena, Germany
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
POST-DOCTORAL POSITIONS IN GRAVITATIONAL WAVE SCIENCE
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is a federally-funded research and
development center, operated for NASA by the California Institute of
Technology and located in Pasadena, California. In the process of
expanding its gravitational wave science program JPL is currently
accepting applications for post-doctoral scholars in this area.
Gravitational wave science at JPL includes phenomenology of
astrophysical sources; analyses of source dynamics and gravitational
wave emission using numerical simulations, approximate solutions of
Einstein's equations and other numerical and analytic techniques;
development of gravitational wave search algorithms; and extraction of
the astronomical information gravitational waves carry. Missions in
progress or under development are low-frequency gravitational wave
experiments using Doppler tracking of spacecraft (currently the Cassini
mission) and the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA).
JPL seeks new post-doctoral scholars in gravitational wave science.
The successful applicants should be broadly qualified in general
relativistic gravitation or astrophysics (in particular with interests
and experience which can link together source phenomenology and source
modeling--analytical and numerical simulation--with JPL's ongoing
research in data analysis). They will carry out basic research in
gravitational wave science and also be a resource for the science
planning/data reduction and analysis efforts of the LISA project.
There will be opportunities for strong interaction with the Caltech
gravitational wave science effort. These appointments will be
nominally 1 year, with the possibility for renewal for up to two
additional years.
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, statement of research
interests, list of publications, and the names and addresses of at
least three references to:
Dr. Massimo Tinto
Jet Propulsion Laboratory,
California Institute of Technology,
M/S 169-327
4800 Oak Grove Dr.
Pasadena, CA 91109.
Applications should ideally be received by December 15, 2003.
Caltech and JPL are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers.
Women, minorities, veterans and disabled persons are encouraged to
apply.
The University of Kansas (Faculty)
THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
FACULTY POSITION
Theoretical Particle Physics - Astrophysical Applications
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Kansas
seeks applicants for a tenure track assistant professor position in the
field of theoretical particle physics that includes astrophysical
applications. Candidates who complement the existing programs in
particle theory, astrophysics, and cosmology are particularly encouraged
to apply. A Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field is required, and
must be completed by August 2004. Preference will be given to applicants
with postdoctoral experience, a strong record of research, and
commitment to excellence in teaching. A start-up package is included.
Interested individuals are invited to submit a curriculum vitae, a brief
description of their research plan and teaching philosophy, and to have
three letters of recommendation sent to: Professor Stephen Sanders,
Chair, Department of Physics and Astronomy, The University of Kansas,
1251 Wescoe Hall Drive, Room 1082 Malott Hall, Lawrence, KS 66045.
Applications will be reviewed beginning January 1, 2004, but will be
accepted until the position is filled. Women and minorities are
especially encouraged to apply. The University of Kansas is an
affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Kavli Institute - Stanford (Faculty)
The newly-formed Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology at
Stanford University (KIPAC) is conducting a search for two assistant professor
positions, one in theory (or computational) and the other in experiment (or
observation), to start on or around September 2004. We seek individuals with a
proven record of excellence in conducting vigorous research programs, with a
strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching.
We would therefore very much appreciate you bringing these positions to the
attention of qualified applicants. The closing date for the positions is 15
November 2003.
Stanford University is an equal oppurtunites employer; applications from women
and minorities are particularly welcomed.
Please see the advertisement HERE for further information, or write to
kipac@slac.stanford.edu.
Kavli Institute - Stanford (PDF)
KAVLI INSTITUTE, STANFORD UNIVERSITY : POSTDOC POSITIONS
The newly-formed Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology at
Stanford University (KIPAC) is conducting a search for two postdoctoral
positions, one in theory (or computational) and the other in experiment (or
observation), to start on or around September 2004. We seek individuals with a
proven record of reseach excellence , and with a strong commitment to carrying
out a vigourous research program.
We would therefore very much appreciate you bringing these positions to the
attention of qualified applicants. The closing date for the positions is 1
December 2003.
Stanford University is an equal oppurtunites employer; applications from women
and minorities are particularly welcomed.
Please see the advertisement below for further information, or write to
kipac@slac.stanford.edu.
Experimental and Theoretical Research Associates
The Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology at Stanford
University (KIPAC) is currently recruiting for Experimental and Theoretical
Research Associates for fall 2004. The appointments are for a three-year fixed
period and are reviewed annually.
KIPAC is a joint venture between the Stanford Department of Physics and
Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC). Research is focused at the
interface between physics and astronomy on experimental, computational,
observational and theoretical topics and successful applicants will have the
opportunity to collaborate with other research groups and projects at
Stanford.
These positions are highly competitive and require a background of research in
one of the fields of interest for the Institute. Applicants should have, or
should be in the process of completing, a PhD and should possess a strong
research background, including evidence of excellent future research
potential.
Applicants should send a letter stating their research interests along with a
CV and three letters of reference to J.L. Formichelli, c/o Stanford Linear
Accelerator Center, 2575 Sand Hill Road, M/S 29, Menlo Park, CA 94025 or email
to kipac@slac.stanford.edu.
The deadline for applications is December 1, 2003. Late applicants may still be
considered.
Stanford University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.
Kyoto University, Center for Diversity and Universality in Physics
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the broad
area of astrophysics and cosmology. This fellowship is one of the main
projects of the newly founded COE (Center Of Excellence) Program at
Kyoto University for four and half years. Gamma Ray Bursts and
Gravitational Wave Physics are one of core subjects. However the
applicants who will study subjects not restricted to the core are also
welcome. The starting date is 1 October 2003 (, or as soon as possible
thereafter). Applicants must have PhD by that day. Applicants should
make contact with one of the following faculty staffs:
Takashi Nakamura : takashi@tap.scphys.kyoto-u.ac.jp
Shu-ichiro Inutsuka: inutsuka@tap.scphys.kyoto-u.ac.jp
Takahiro Tanaka : tanaka@scphys.kyoto-u.ac.jp
in advance via e-mail, and send a statement of research interests (about
1000 words), curriculum vitae, list of publications, a copy of three
representative papers, summary of your previous works (about 750 words),
the name of the host researcher, and the names and addresses of two
referees by the closing date of 31 August 2003 to
COE Secretariat, Department of Physics,
Graduate School of Science,
Kyoto University, Kyoto 606-8502, Japan
The salary depends on the experience and is approximately 370,000
yen/month. The initial appointment
will be for a half year, with a possibility of annual renewal for
further two years. Repeated occupation of the same position is not in
principle prohibited.
Louisiana State University
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS & ASTRONOMY
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
Computational relativity
The department of physics and astronomy at the Louisiana State
University and the Center for Applied Information Technology and
Learning at LSU (CAPITAL) invite applications for an assistant
professorship in physics starting in the fall of 2004. Applicants must
have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in astronomy, physics, or related
fields. The successful candidate is expected to teach at both the
undergraduate and graduate levels and establish a vigorous research
program in the area of computational relativity, with preference for
candidates working on the two body problem in general relativity.
The astrophysics and relativity group at Louisiana State consists of
Gabrielle Allen, Peter Diener, Juhan Frank, Luis Lehner, Jorge Pullin,
Ed Seidel and Joel Tohline. LSU is also home to a strong experimental
gravitation group (Joe Giaime, Gabriela Gonzalez, William Hamilton,
Warren Johnson), hosting the only operating bar detector in the US and
with strong ties to LIGO (the Livingston site is located at 30 miles
from LSU). LSU is also home to strong research activities in space
science/astroparticle physics, observational astronomy, high energy
physics, nuclear, medical, atomic and condensed matter physics.
The CAPITAL initiative is a Louisiana funded effort directed by Edward
Seidel and with a permanent budget of $8 million/yr to enhance the
information technology infrastructure in the state. As part of the
initiative, LSU now hosts the fastest supercomputer in the world
operated solely by a university, a 1024 node beowulf cluster.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application deadline is December 1st, 2003 or until a suitable candidate
is selected. Applicants should send a vita, a description of research
interests and experience, and three letters of reference to:
Dr. Roger Mc. Neil, Chairman
Department of Physics & Astronomy
Louisiana State University
202 Nicholson Hall
Baton Rouge, LA 70803-4001
Louisiana State University - Mathematics (Faculty)
The Department of Mathematics at Louisiana State University
announces a major expansion of its professorial faculty and of its
graduate program.
Six (6) new professorial hires are planned for 2004, at all levels.
Senior candidates may recommend additional candidates to form new
research groups or to strengthen existing groups. This expansion
follows the smaller expansion experienced in the last three years in
which a new group in Materials Science was formed, other areas of
departmental research were strenghthened by new hires,
and a departmental Beowulf cluster with 32 nodes was installed.
At the same time the University installed a Boewulf cluster with
1024 processors which ranked 1st in the world according to the September,
2002 Top500 listing of installed clusters.
http://www.phys.lsu.edu/faculty/tohline/capital/beowulf.html
As part of LSU Flagship Agenda,
http://appl003.lsu.edu/acadaff/flagship.nsf/index/
the expansion will be sustained over
the next several years with up to sixteen (16) new professorial
positions filled.
* Applications and nominations are invited at all professorial levels.
* Research excellence is required.
* Commitment to graduate and undergraduate education is expected.
Minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Confidentiality of initial inquiries will be maintained.
For details, consult the departmental Employment Opportunities webpage.
The graduate program is expanding with the addition of ten (10)
new assistantships per year, for three years. These assistantships
will be awarded competitively with stipends of up to $25,000.
Details can be found at http://www.math.lsu.edu/grad/funding.html
Louisiana State University
POSTDOCTORAL POSITION, LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
The theoretical relativity group expects to have, contingent on
funding, openings for postdoctoral researchers starting September
2004. The initial appointment will be for one year and is expected to
be renewed for another one or two years subject to satisfactory
progress and availability of funds. A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in
physics, or a related field is required. The core relativity group at
LSU consists of Gabrielle Allen, Peter Diener, Luis Lehner, Jorge
Pullin and Edward Seidel, six postdocs and a several graduate
students. The group has close ties with theoretical astrophysicists
Juhan Frank (accretion processes) and Joel Tohline (simulations of
neutron stars). In addition to that LSU hosts a strong experimental
gravity group with activity in LIGO and the Louisiana bar detector.
The LIGO Livingston site is 30 miles away from Baton Rouge.
The main research interests of the group are numerical relativity and
associated theoretical work applied to the binary black hole problem,
including radiation reaction calculations and also canonical and spin
foam quantum gravity. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and
experience. Application deadline is December 15, 2003, or until
suitable candidates are selected. Please send CV, statement of
research interests, and three letters of reference to: Jorge Pullin,
Department of Physics & Astronomy, Louisiana State University, Baton
Rouge, LA 70803-4001, pullin@lsu.edu, Phone/Fax: (225)578-0464. LSU
is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer.
Louisiana State University
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS & ASTRONOMY LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
Instructor Astronomy
An Instructor position is available as early as January, 2004 with the
possibility of renewal the following year. A minimum of a master's
degree (or equivalent degree) in astronomy or in a closely related
field such as physics or mathematics (with an astronomy concentration)
is required. Major responsibilities include teaching undergraduate
courses in astronomy and building up related departmental lecture
demonstration facilities; coordinating undergraduate astronomy
laboratories; and participating in departmental outreach programs.
Salary level will be commensurate with the qualifications and
experience of the successful candidate. Application deadline is
October 15, 2003 or until candidate is selected. Applicants should
send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names of at
least three references to:
Professor Roger McNeil, Chairman
Department of Physics & Astronomy
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803-4001
LSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
McGill University (Faculty)
Three Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Astrophysics
Physics Department
McGill University
As part of a major expansion into the area of Astrophysics, we are
currently seeking applicants for three new tenure track appointments at
the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning as early as September 2004.
At present, the Astrophysics group's interests focus on high energy
phenomena, most prominently neutron stars (including radio pulsars,
magnetars, X-ray binaries, and isolated neutron stars) and active galactic
nuclei. Members of the group make heavy use of major radio, optical, X-ray
and TeV gamma-ray telescopes worldwide. Specifically, we have major
observational initiatives with the Parkes, Green Bank and Arecibo radio
telescopes, with the Gemini telescope, with the Chandra, XMM-Newton, and
Rossi X-ray Timing Explorer X-ray telescopes, and are on the instrument
and science teams for the STACEE and Veritas TeV gamma-ray telescopes. As
well, there is an active group in theoretical cosmology.
Candidates from all disciplines related to Astrophysics are invited to
apply. The successful candidates will be strong teachers and outstanding
researchers. Candidates should submit a CV, a statement of research goals
and plans, a statement of teaching interests and philosophy, the names and
addresses of at least three referees, and arrange for at least three
letters of reference to be sent directly to
Professor Martin Grant, Chair
Physics Department
Rutherford Building
McGill University
3600 rue University
Montréal QC Canada, H3A 2T8
Review of applications will begin 15 December 2003, and continue until the
positions are filled. The successful candidate will be supported by a
generous start-up package and may be nominated for a Canada Research
Chair.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian
citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. McGill
University is committed to equity in employment.
Montana State (Faculty)
FACULTY POSITION IN THEORETICAL ASTROPHYSICS
The Department of Physics at Montana State University invites applications
for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor
starting August 15, 2004. We seek a candidate who can contribute to our
efforts in gravitational wave astronomy, the physics of compact objects
and astrophysical sources of gravitational waves. For more information
about the Astrophysics, Relativity and Cosmology research group at MSU
see http://www.physics.montana.edu/arc.html.
The candidate will be expected to teach classes at the undergraduate and
graduate level.
Required: A Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field. Demonstrated ability
to conduct independent research in astrophysics, and evidence of potential to
successfully teach undergraduate and graduate physics, supervise Ph.D.students
and obtain extramural funding.
To be considered, the following materials are required:
- A letter of application addressing the qualifications above.
- Vitae, including a list of publications.
- A research plan.
- A detailed description of teaching experience and interests.
- Three letters of recommendation.
Electronic submission in PDF format can be sent to Rose Waldon at
waldon@physics.montana.edu. Tradiational submissions can be sent to
ARC Search Committee
c/o Rose Waldon
Physics Department
Montana State University
PO Box 173840
Bozeman, MT 59717-3840
Arrange to have signed copies of the recommendation letters to be sent
to the above address.
Screening of applicants will begin on December 15, 2003, and will continue
until the position is filled. Inquiries may be mailed to the address above,
or directed to (406) 994-6186 (voice) or waldon@physics.montana.edu.
ADA/EO/AA/Veteran Preference. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Montana State (PDF)
Post-Doctoral Position in Gravitational Wave Astronomy
The Department of Physics at Montana State University (MSU) invites
applications for a post-doctoral position in the field of gravitational
wave astronomy & astrophysics. The start date is negotiable, but preferably
in the summer or fall of 2004. The appointment is initially for one year
and renewable for a second, dependent upon satisfactory performance and
continued funding.
The successful candidate will work with the Montana Gravitational Wave
Astronomy Group. Candidates with experience and interest in general
relativity, gravitational waves, relativistic astrophysics, and cosmology
are encouraged to apply. All candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Physics or a
related field.
The Astrophysics, Relativity and Cosmology group at MSU is comprised of
six faculty (Matt Benacquista, Neil Cornish, Ron Hellings, Bill Hiscock,
Bennett Link, Sachiko Tsuruta), and sixteen graduate students. A search
is currently underway to add a seventh faculty member. Our campus is
nestled in the Rocky Mountains, a short drive from Yellowstone National
Park and several ski resorts.
Send (1) a letter of application describing your research interests and how
your background relates to gravitational wave astrophysics, (2) a resume
with publication list, and (3) arrange for three letters of recommendation
to be sent to:
Gravitational Wave Astronomy Postdoc
c/o Ms. R. Waldon,
Physics Department
Montana State University-Bozeman
P.O. Box 173840
Bozeman, MT 59717-3840
Screening of applicants will begin December 1st, 2003 and continue until
the position is filled. Direct all inquiries and electronic applications
to Neil Cornish (cornish@physics.montana.edu).
Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute)
POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS in ASTROPHYSICAL RELATIVITY at the AEI
The Max-Planck-Institut fuer Gravitationsphysik
(Albert-Einstein-Institut) in Golm, Germany, wishes to announce
several openings for two-year postdoctoral and five-year scientist
positions in its Astrophysical Relativity Division. The Director of
the Astrophysical Relativity Division is Bernard Schutz. Our Division
has a group led by Ed Seidel and Denis Pollney that works on
numerical relativity and a group led by Curt Cutler and Marialessandra
Papa that works on gravitational waves (both source physics and data
analysis). Both groups are seeking applicants.
The gravitational-wave (GW) group encourages applications from
theorists working on GW sources and/or GW data analysis. The GW group
is a member of both the GEO600 Project and the LIGO Scientific
Collaboration. GW group members therefore have access to both GEO and
LIGO data, and are encouraged to participate in our GEO and LIGO data
analysis efforts. The GW group has a new, 180-node computer cluster
(MEDUSA) for computationally intensive data analysis applications.
The GW group also has strong ties to the LISA Project (both Schutz and
Cutler are members of the LISA International Science Team) and is
quite active in LISA-related research.
The numerical group encourages applications from all areas of
numerical relativity. It especially encourages applicants who cross the
domains of different research groups within the AEI, e.g., who can work
in related areas of mathematical and astrophysical relativity with
applications in numerical relativity. The group has been especially
active in the areas of black hole simulation, pure gravitational waves,
and relativistic hydrodynamics. An in-house 128-node cluster (PEYOTE)
is maintained by the group for simulation work. The group also has
active research programs in computational science (CS), related to
development of the Cactus Computational Toolkit, and in distributed
computing through the EU-funded GridLab project. The CS projects are
application oriented and complement the needs of the physics research,
so that a background in physics in addition to computer science would
be advantageous.
In addition to its Astrophysical Relativity Division, the Institute
has Divisions in Mathematical Relativity and Quantum Gravity. The
Institute has an extremely active visitors program, and enjoys close
proximity to the Universities of Potsdam and Berlin and to the
Astrophysics Institute of Potsdam. It has excellent in-house computing
facilities. To learn more about our Institute, please visit our Web
Page: http://www.aei.mpg.de
Most appointments will begin around Sept. 1, 2004, but some could
begin much earlier, in Spring, 2004. The deadline for receipt of
applications is Jan. 15, 2004. Applicants should send a vita,
publication list, and statement of research interests, and should
arrange to have 3 letters of reference sent to the Institute. These
may be sent either by regular mail to
Frau Ute Schlichting
Max-Planck-Institut fuer Gravitationsphysik
Albert-Einstein-Institut
Am Muehlenberg 1
D-14476 Golm bei Potsdam
Germany
or by email to
ute@aei.mpg.de
In a situation where two candidates have otherwise equal qualifications,
preference will be given to women, minorities, and handicapped applicants.
NASA Goddard (PDF)
Postdoctoral Positions in Gravitational Wave Astrophysics
Deadline: November 1, 2003
The Gravitational Wave Astrophysics Group at NASA's Goddard
Space Flight Center is seeking candidates for postdoctoral
fellowships in theoretical (including computational) and
experimental research. Specific areas of focus are astrophysical
gravitational wave source modeling and scenarios, gravitational
wave data analysis, numerical relativity, and technology
development for space-based laser interferometry.
This group is located within the Laboratory for High Energy
Astrophysics (LHEA) at Goddard, which is the lead center for
NASA's role in the Laser Interferometric Space Antenna (LISA).
The theoretical work in this group is focused on calculating
and analyzing the gravitational wave signatures from
astrophysical sources of interest to the space-based LISA
detector as well as to ground-based interferometers such as
LIGO, Virgo, and GEO. Our research interests include numerical
relativity, with an emphasis on binary black hole coalescences
and adaptive mesh refinement, and gravitational wave data
analysis. We are also interested in more general astrophysical
work in gravitational wave phenomenology and source scenarios.
The experimental focus of the group is in the area of
technology development for the LISA mission, focusing on
materials stability, optical metrology, laser stabilization
and micronewton thruster testing.
These postdoctoral fellowships are available through the
National Research Council (NRC). There are 4 applications
deadlines per year, and successful candidates have great
flexibility in choosing their starting dates. The next deadline
for applications is November 1, 2003
More details, and links to the application forms, can be found HERE.
Persons interested in theoretical/computational areas are invited to
contact Joan Centrella (jcentrel@milkyway.gsfc.nasa.gov) for
further information on these opportunities. Persons interested
in experimental research should contact Robin Stebbins
(stebbins@lheapop.gsfc.nasa.gov).
NASA Goddard (Faculty)
Gravitational Wave Astrophysicist Position
There is an opening for the position of scientist in the Gamma Ray, Cosmic Ray,
and Gravitational Wave Astrophysics Branch in the Laboratory for High
Energy Astrophysics at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. This is a
tenure-track position at a level equivalent to assistant professor.
Candidates should have experience in numerical relativity with
particular emphasis on simulating gravitational wave emission from
sources involving black holes relevant to LISA.
Candidates should also have experience and a demonstrated interest in
astrophysical source modeling and data analysis with emphasis on
LISA. This is a research position; duties also include supervision
of post-docs and students in these areas, development of grant
proposals, and providing scientific support for the LISA project.
Application information can be found HERE
Announcement #GS04D0095, starting on Monday, February 9. 2004.
Questions should be directed to Dr. Joan Centrella,
jcentrel@lheamail.gsfc.nasa.gov. To
receive full consideration, completed applications must be received
by Mar 5, 2004.
University of New Brunswick
THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, Fredericton
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
http://www.math.unb.ca/
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of New
Brunswick (Fredericton campus) invites applications for a tenure track
position, effective July 1, 2004. Outstanding candidates with PhDs in
any branch of applied or pure mathematics will be considered for the
position. The Department has particular interest in candidates
specializing in one of the following areas: algebraic geometry,
combinatorics, fluid mechanics, Lie theory/noncommutative algebra,
mathematical biology, mathematical physics, and operator algebras.
Candidates should have a record of research and a commitment to
excellence in teaching. Preference will be given to candidates
whose expertise could enable them to collaborate on research with
at least one current member of the department.
Applications should include full curriculum vitae and applicants
should ask three or more referees to send letters of reference directly
to the address below. The names and addresses (including phone and fax
numbers and e-mail address) of the referees should be listed in the
application.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however Canadians
and permanent residents will be given priority. Applicants should
indicate current citizenship status.
The University of New Brunswick is committed to the principle of
employment equity.
Applications should be sent to:
Dr. Jon Thompson, Chair
Department of Mathematics & Statistics
University of New Brunswick
P.O. Box 4400
Fredericton, N.B.
Canada E3B 5A3
e-mail: dept@math.unb.ca
FAX: 506-453-4705
The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, 14 November, 2003.
** There is an active gravity group in the department working in general
relativity and quantum gravity, which are among the focus areas in the
mathematical physics category. **
University of New Brunswick (PDF)
GRAVITY POST-DOC AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
Dept. of Mathematics and Statistics
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB
Canada E3B 5A3
We anticipate at least one post-doctoral opening beginning
in summer 2004 for a period of 2-3 years. Our interests
cover a range of topics in classical and quantum gravity.
Our previous post-doc has gone on to a faculty position.
Please submit applications and have three letters of reference
sent by January 15, 2004 to either Jack Gegenberg (geg@unb.ca)
or Viqar Husain (vhusain@unb.ca).
Northwestern University
See the ad HERE.
Penn State (PDF)
POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS AT THE PENN STATE GRAVITY CENTER
The Center for Gravitational Physics and Geometry (CGPG) and the
Center for Gravitational Wave Physics (CGWP) at Penn State anticipate
several post-doctoral openings with start date of September 2004 in the
following areas:
A. Mathematical General Relativity and Quantum Gravity
B. Numerical Relativity
C. Gravitational Wave Physics and Astrophysics
The core faculty at the two Centers includes Abhay Ashtekar, Bernd
Bruegmann, Sam Finn, Pablo Laguna, Peter Meszaros, Ben Owen, Alejandro
Perez, Deirdre Shoemaker (starting Fall 2004), Steinn Sigurdsson and
Alex Wolszczan. In addition, Roger Penrose spends approximately six
weeks a semester. The Gravity Center has approximately a dozen post-docs
and post-doctoral visitors and a similar number of advanced graduate
students.
We hold a weekly Center seminar at the level of a `Gravitational Physics
Colloquium' and three more specialized weekly seminars in each of the
areas listed above. There is constant intellectual stimulation and
opportunities to interact with leading experts in the field. One of the
distinguishing features of the Center Gravity is the vigorous
interaction between these areas. Post-docs and students in the Center
cross the traditional boundaries in our field and are thus well prepared
to import ideas and techniques from one area to another.
The CGWP has an international visitor program and hosts frequent
workshops focused on critical gravitational wave phenomenology problems.
The CGWP was founded by the National Science Foundation in 2001 with the
goal of fostering interdisciplinary research linking astrophysics,
gravitational wave physics and experimental gravitational wave detection
in the pursuit of the scientific understanding of gravity and the
development of gravitational wave observations as a tool of
observational astronomy.
Applicants should send their curriculum vitae, a brief description of
research interests and relevant experience, and have three letters of
recommendation sent directly to
Karen Brewster
Gravity Postdoc ??
104 Davey Lab
Penn State University
University Park, PA 16802.
where ?? = A for Mathematical General Relativity and Quantum Gravity
= B for Numerical Relativity
= C for Gravitational Wave Physics and Astrophysics.
We will begin processing applications starting December 1st, 2003 and
continue until all available positions are filled. More information
can be found at http://gravity.psu.edu.
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the
diversity of its workforce.
Penn State (Grid Computing)
The Penn State Center for Gravitational Wave Physics (CGWP) has funding for
a senior research staff position to take part in the analysis and
interpretation of observations from the Laser Interferometer Gravitational
Wave Observatory (LIGO). At least three years of funding is available for
this position. A complete copy of this advertisment can be found
HERE.
The Penn State LIGO Scientific Collaboration (LSC) group is part of the LIGO
Global Grid Virtual Organization, contributing local resources of 312
processors and 34 TB storage (approximately 1/4 of the total aggregate
resources). The LIGO VO is part of the larger International Virtual Data
Grid Laboratory (iVDGL), which is pioneering the application of
Grid-paradigm computing for large, forefront experiments in physics and
astronomy. The iVDGL includes computing, storage and network resources in
the U.S., Europe, Asia and South America.
LIGO has critical production requirements to process 300 TBytes of data per
year of fundamental and pressing scientific importance. This is one of the
earliest and most intensive tests to date of grid computing concepts using
real-world geographically dispersed, heterogeneous, high performance data
processing resources with different local management and technical
histories. Working in this environment will provide invaluable experience in
the realities of grid computing, an extraordinary opportunity to influence
the future of grids and computing in general, and participation at the birth
of the exciting new field of observational gravitational wave physics.
The Penn State LIGO Scientific Collaboration (LSC) group is among the
largest and most active in the Collaboration with two faculty, five postdocs
or staff positions, five graduate students, and five undergraduate students.
It plays a leading role in the analysis and interpretation of LIGO data,
including analysis in collaboration with other gravitational wave detector
experiments worldwide. It hosts an International Virtual Data Grid
Laboratory (iVDGL) University Regional Center for grid computing, whose
primary focus is data analysis for LIGO. It is part of the larger Penn State
relativity group, which is among the largest and most active in the country
with six faculty, sixteen postdocs, eighteen graduate students, and twelve
undergraduate students engaged in research in all areas of gravity.
Penn State is also home to the Center for Gravitational Wave Physics (CGWP),
funded by the National Science Foundation as part of its Physics Frontier
Centers program. The mission of the CGWP is to foster research of a truly
interdisciplinary character linking the highest caliber astrophysics,
gravitational wave physics and experimental gravitational wave detection in
the pursuit of the scientific understanding of gravity and the development
of gravitational wave observations as a tool of observational astronomy.
Each year the CGWP hosts at Penn State several major workshops and
conferences addressing all areas of gravitational wave physics and
astrophysics.
Academic background in physics with Ph.D. in hand and a strong interest in
computing will be preferred for these positions. Applicants with a computer
science background and demonstrated experience in computing for large scale
experimental physics will also be favorably considered and do not require a
PhD. Applicants should send a CV, statement of research interests and
relevant experience, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be
sent to
LIGO Staff Search
Center for Gravitational Wave Physics
104 Davey Laboratory, PMB 89
University Park, PA 16802.
USA
Applications will be considered beginning immediately and will continue
until the available position is filled. For more information see our
websites at http://gravity.psu.edu and http://ligo.aset.psu.edu
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the
diversity of its workforce.
Penn State (Gravitational Wave Phenomenology PDF)
The Penn State Center for Gravitational Wave Physics expects to make several
postdoctoral appointments with a start date of September 2004. A full copy
of this ad can be found HERE.
Research at the Center focuses on interdisciplinary problems at the
interface of astrophysics, gravitational waves, and general relativity. The
core members of the Center include Abhay Ashtekar, Bernd Bruegman, Sam Finn,
Pablo Laguna, Peter Meszaros, Ben Owen, Steinn Sigurdsson and Alex
Wolszczan, all of whom lead strong research programs in the critical areas
from which gravitational wave phenomenology will grow. The Center for
Gravitational Wave Physics has an international visitor program and hosts
frequent workshops focused on critical gravitational wave phenomenology
problems.
Other leading research areas in the gravitational physics program at Penn
State include quantum gravity, mathematical general relativity, relativistic
astrophysics and radio astronomy. The Penn State Physics and Astronomy and
Astrophysics departments have world-class expertise in several related
areas: astro-particle physics (Pierre Auger Observatory), gamma ray bursts
(SWIFT), X-ray astronomy (Chandra observatory) and theoretical and
observational cosmology. The Penn State LIGO Scientific Collaboration (LSC)
group is among the largest and most active in the Collaboration and plays a
leading role in the analysis and interpretation of LIGO data, including
analysis in collaboration with other gravitational wave detector experiments
worldwide. It hosts a regional center for grid computing, whose primary
focus is data analysis for LIGO. The Penn State relativity group, which is
among the largest and most active in the country, includes six faculty,
sixteen postdocs, eighteen graduate students, and twelve undergraduate
students engaged in research in all areas of gravity.
The CGWP was founded by the National Science Foundation in 2001 with the
goal of fostering research of a truly interdisciplinary character linking
the highest caliber astrophysics, gravitational wave physics and
experimental gravitational wave detection in the pursuit of the scientific
understanding of gravity and the development of gravitational wave
observations as a tool of observational astronomy Working in this
environment will provide an extraordinary opportunity to participate in the
birth of the exciting new field of observational gravitational wave physics.
Applicants with Ph.D. in hand should send a CV, statement of research
interests and relevant experience, and arrange for three letters of
recommendation to be sent to
LIGO Postdoc Search
Center for Gravitational Wave Physics
104 Davey Laboratory, PMB 89
University Park, PA 16802.
USA
Applications will be considered beginning beginning 1 December 2003 and will
continue until all available positions are filled. For more information see our
websites at http://gravity.psu.edu and http://ligo.aset.psu.edu.
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the
diversity of its workforce.
Penn State (LIGO Data Analysis PDF)
The Penn State LIGO Scientific Collaboration Group has funding for several
postdoctoral scholars positions to take part in the analysis and
interpretation of observations from the Laser Interferometer Gravitational
Wave Observatory (LIGO). A complete copy of this advertisement is available
HERE.
The Penn State LIGO Scientific Collaboration (LSC) group is among the
largest and most active in the Collaboration with two faculty, five postdocs
or staff positions, five graduate students, and five undergraduate students.
It plays a leading role in the analysis and interpretation of LIGO data,
including analysis in collaboration with other gravitational wave detector
experiments worldwide. It hosts an International Virtual Data Grid
Laboratory (iVDGL) University Regional Center for grid computing, whose
primary focus is data analysis for LIGO. It is part of the larger Penn State
relativity group, which is among the largest and most active in the country
with six faculty, sixteen postdocs, eighteen graduate students, and twelve
undergraduate students engaged in research in all areas of gravity.
Penn State is also home to the Center for Gravitational Wave Physics (CGWP),
funded by the National Science Foundation as part of its Physics Frontier
Centers program. The mission of the CGWP is to foster research of a truly
interdisciplinary character linking the highest caliber astrophysics,
gravitational wave physics and experimental gravitational wave detection in
the pursuit of the scientific understanding of gravity and the development
of gravitational wave observations as a tool of observational astronomy.
Each year the CGWP hosts at Penn State several major workshops and
conferences addressing all areas of gravitational wave physics and
astrophysics.
Working in this environment will provide an extraordinary opportunity to
participate in the birth of the exciting new field of observational
gravitational wave physics.
Academic background in physics with a strong interest in computing and data
analysis preferred for these positions. Applicants with Ph.D. in hand should
send a CV, statement of research interests and relevant experience, and
arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to
LIGO Postdoc Search
Center for Gravitational Wave Physics
104 Davey Laboratory, PMB 89
University Park, PA 16802.
USA
Applications will be considered beginning beginning 1 December 2003 and will
continue until all available positions are filled. For more information see our
websites at http://gravity.psu.edu and http://ligo.aset.psu.edu.
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the
diversity of its workforce.
Perimeter Institute
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics invites applications for
postdoctoral positions beginning in the Fall of 2004. We have existing
strengths in the areas of quantum gravity, string theory, quantum
information theory, and foundations of quantum theory. We will consider
applications in all of these areas. Exceptional applicants in related
areas, such as cosmology and elementary particle physics, are encouraged
to apply. These positions will be for a period of three years. Perimeter
Institute is located in Waterloo, Canada and opened in September 2001 as
an independent institute supporting research in foundational areas of
theoretical physics. There are currently eight long-term researchers:
Daniel Gottesman, Lucien Hardy, Raymond Laflamme, Fotini Markopoulou,
Michele Mosca, Robert Myers, Lee Smolin, and Thomas Thiemann; and three
associate members: Alex Buchel, David Garfinkle, and Ashwin Nayak.
Currently, we also have a complement of 17 postdoctoral fellows and a
very active visitors program. The Institute is expected to expand over
the next four years to approximately 40 researchers in residence and up
to 25 visitors and associate members at any given time. The Institute is
autonomous but has close cooperative ties with several nearby
universities and research institutions, including the University of
Waterloo. For more detailed information about Perimeter Institute please
visit http://www.perimeterinstitute.ca. Applicants interested in applying for
these postdoc positions should follow the online application procedure
at the above website. The deadline for postdoctoral applications is
November 15, 2003; however, later applications will be accepted until
all positions are filled.
Princeton University, Assistant Professor, Department of Astrophysical Sciences
Princeton University is searching for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in
the Department of Astrophysical Sciences, to begin in September 2004. The
primary selection criteria will be research achievement, promise, and breadth
in astronomy and astrophysics. The expected ability to teach and to supervise
student research are also important criteria. Both theorists and observers are
encouraged to apply. Information on departmental resources and research
programs can be found at http://www.astro.princeton.edu, or by directly
contacting department faculty.
Candidates should send curriculum vitae, bibliography, and a three-page
description of past research and future plans to Professor
S. Tremaine, Chair, Department of Astrophysical Sciences, Princeton
University, Peyton Hall, Princeton, NJ 08544-1001 USA. They should also
arrange for at least three referees to send letters of recommendation to the
same address. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled but
no later than January 1, 2004.
Princeton University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
For information about applying to Princeton and how to self-identify, please
link HERE.
Princeton University, (Various PDF)
Joint Postdoctoral Fellowship
Carnegie Observatories and Princeton University
The Observatories of the Carnegie Institution of Washington and the
Department of Astrophysical Sciences of Princeton University invite
applications for a four-year postdoctoral fellowship in astronomy, to
begin in September, 2004. The Fellow is expected to work for two
years in Princeton and two years at the main offices of the
Observatories in Pasadena; the timing of these stays will be
negotiated by the Fellow and the host institutions once the position
is offered.
The Carnegie-Princeton Fellow is expected to carry out original
research in any area of astronomy or astrophysics, either
independently or in collaboration with staff, faculty or students at
the host institutions. The principal selection criteria will be
outstanding research accomplishments and promise of future
achievement, although preference will be given to researchers working
in those areas in which Carnegie and Princeton have active research
interests.
The Fellow will have access to all of the resources and facilities of
both institutions. In particular, Carnegie operates the Las Campanas
Observatory in Chile, which includes the twin 6.5-meter Magellan
telescopes, the 2.5-meter Dupont and 1.0-meter Swope telescopes, and
provides an excellent environment for observational astrophysics and
cosmology. The Department of Astrophysical Sciences at Princeton is a
major partner in the Apache Point Observatory, the Sloan Digital Sky
Survey, and the Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe, and, together
with research groups in the Physics Department and the nearby
Institute for Advanced Study, offers an unparalleled environment for
research in theoretical astrophysics and cosmology. The fellowship
provides support for observing, travel, computing and publications,
and the observing facilities will be accessible for the entire
duration of the fellowship.
Further information on the host institutions is available at
http://www.ociw.edu/ and http://www.astro.princeton.edu.
Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, bibliography, and research
plan, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to
BOTH the Observatories and to Princeton by 1 December 2003. The
research plan should address how the applicant intends to use the
resources and facilities available at both host institutions.
Preference for a starting host institution and the proposed timing of
the stays at each institution should also be stated. Selection of the
successful candidate will be made by a joint Carnegie-Princeton
committee.
All applicants will automatically be considered for all postdoctoral
positions at Princeton and for the Carnegie Fellowship; however, they
should clearly state in the cover letter that they wish to be
considered for the Carnegie-Princeton Fellowship. Applications should
be sent to both of the following addresses:
Dr. W. Freedman, Director, Carnegie Observatories, 813 Santa Barbara
St., Pasadena, CA 91101
Prof. S. Tremaine, Chair, Dept. of Astrophysical Sciences, Peyton
Hall, Princeton NJ 08544-1001
The Carnegie Institution of Washington is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative
Action Employers.
For questions or additional information, please send email to
c-pfellow@ociw.edu
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Lyman Spitzer, Jr. Postdoctoral Fellowship In Astrophysics
Department of Astrophysical Sciences
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ 08544
USA
Tel: 609-258-3800
FAX: 609-258-1020
Email Submission Address: gk@astro.princeton.edu
Email Inquiries: gk@astro.princeton.edu
URL: http://www.astro.princeton.edu
Attention: Scott D. Tremaine, Professor and Chair, Astrophysical Sciences
The Department of Astrophysical Sciences, Princeton University, invites
applications for the Lyman Spitzer, Jr. Postdoctoral Fellowship in
Astrophysics. The Spitzer Fellow is expected to carry out original research
in astrophysics, independently or in collaboration with Princeton faculty,
postdoctoral fellows or students. The fellowship is intended primarily to
support researchers in theoretical astrophysics, but exceptional candidates in
observational astronomy are encouraged to apply. The fellowship includes
a substantial annual research fund.
Princeton astronomers with research interests in theoretical astrophysics
include Neta Bahcall (large-scale structure, clusters of galaxies), Renyue
Cen (cosmological simulations), Bruce Draine (interstellar dust, interstellar
medium), Jeremy Goodman (dynamics, gamma-ray bursts, scintillation), J. Richard
Gott (cosmology, general relativity), James Gunn (cosmology), Russell Kulsrud
(primordial magnetic fields, plasma physics), Jeremiah P. Ostriker (formation
and evolution of large-scale structure), Bohdan Paczynski (gravitational
microlensing, gamma ray bursts), David Spergel (CMB, particle astrophysics,
cosmology, galaxy dynamics, planets), James Stone (MHD, star formation),
Scott Tremaine (planetary and galaxy dynamics), and 15-20 postdoctoral
fellows and research staff, as well as strong research groups in the Physics
Department and at the nearby Institute for Advanced Study. The expected
starting date is 1 September 2004.
Appointments are for one year, renewable annually based on satisfactory
performance, for a total of up to three years. Applicants should send a
curriculum vitae, bibliography and statement of research interests, and
arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to the above address,
by Dec 1, 2003. All applications will automatically be considered for all
postdoctoral fellowships available in the department, but please state which
positions you are interested in.
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Henry Norris Russell Postdoctoral Fellowship In Astrophysics
Department of Astrophysical Sciences
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ 08544
USA
Tel: 609-258-3800
FAX: 609-258-1020
Email Submission Address: gk@astro.princeton.edu
Email Inquiries: gk@astro.princeton.edu
URL: http://www.astro.princeton.edu
Attention: Scott D. Tremaine, Professor and Chair, Astrophysical Sciences
The Department of Astrophysical Sciences of Princeton University invites
applications for the Henry Norris Russell Postdoctoral Fellowship in
Astrophysics. The Russell Fellow is expected to carry out original research
in astrophysics, independently or in collaboration with Princeton faculty,
postdoctoral fellows or students. Exceptional candidates in all areas
of astrophysics are encouraged to apply. The fellowship includes a substantial
annual research fund. Princeton faculty include Neta Bahcall (large-
scale structure, clusters of galaxies), Renyue Cen (cosmological simulations),
Bruce Draine (interstellar dust, interstellar medium), Jeremy Goodman
(dynamics, gamma-ray bursts, scintillation), J. Richard Gott (cosmology,
general relativity), James Gunn (cosmology, large-scale structure, astronomical
instrumentation), Gillian Knapp (stars, brown dwarfs, interstellar medium),
Russell Kulsrud (primordial magnetic fields, plasma physics), Jeremiah
P. Ostriker (formation and evolution of large-scale structure), Bohdan
Paczynski (gravitational microlensing, gamma ray bursts), David Spergel
(CMB, particle astrophysics, cosmology, galaxy dynamics, planets),
James Stone (MHD, star formation), Michael Strauss (large-scale structure,
quasars), Scott Tremaine (planetary and galaxy dynamics), and Edwin
Turner (gravitational lenses, planets), as well as 15-20 postdoctoral fellows
and research staff, and strong research groups in the Physics Department and
at the nearby Institute for Advanced Study. Princeton is a major participant
in the Sloan Digital Sky Survey and all department members have full data
rights to the survey. The expected starting date is 1 September 2004.
Appointments are for one year, renewable annually based on satisfactory
performance, for a total of up to three years. Applicants should send a
curriculum vitae, bibliography and statement of research interests, and
arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to the above address
by Dec 1, 2003. All applicants will automatically be considered for all
postdoctoral fellowships available in the department, but please state
which positions you are interested in.
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Postdoctoral Prize Fellowship in Astronomy-PRINCETON UNIVERSITY AND
PONTIFICA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE CHILE
Email Submission Address: gk@astro.princeton.edu
Email Inquiries: gk@astro.princeton.edu
URL: http://www.astro.princeton.edu
Department of Astrophysics, Princeton University
Princeton, NJ 08544, USA
URL:http://www.astro.princeton.edu
Attention: Scott D. Tremaine, Professor and Chair
The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics of Pontificia Universidad
Catolica and the Department of Astrophysical Sciences at Princeton University
invite applications for a prize fellowship in observational or theoretical
astronomy, offered subject to the availability of funding, to begin in
September, 2004. The appointment is for one year, renewable annually based
on satisfactory performance, for up to three years. The appointment for
the first two years will be with Universidad Catolica in Santiago and the
third year will be in Princeton. Chile has the greatest concentration of
large telescopes in the southern hemisphere. While resident at Universidad
Catolica, the fellow will qualify as a member of the Chilean community and be
eligible to propose for observing time on all telescopes in Chile, including
ESO's 3.5m NTT and 4x8m VLT, the Gemini 8m, and Carnegie's 2.5m and Magellan
6.5 m. Further information can be obtained from L. Infante (linfante@astro.puc.cl).
Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, bibliography, and research plan,
and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to the above address
by Dec 1, 2003. All applications will automatically be considered for all
postdoctoral fellowships available in the department, but please state which
positions you are interested in.
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Postdoctoral Fellowship In Astrophysics
Department of Astrophysical Sciences
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ 08544
USA
Tel: 609-258-3800
FAX: 609-258-1020
Email Submission Address: gk@astro.princeton.edu
Email Inquiries: gk@astro.princeton.edu
URL: http://www.astro.princeton.edu
Attention: Scott D. Tremaine, Professor and Chair, Astrophysical Sciences
The Department of Astrophysical Sciences, Princeton University, invites
applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Astrophysics. The Fellow is
expected to carry out original research in collaboration with Professors
David Spergel, Scott Tremaine and John Bahcall (Institute for Advanced
Study) on galactic structure studies related to the Space Interferometry
Mission. The expected starting date is September 1 2004 and the position
is offered subject to the availability of funding.
Appointments are for one year, renewable annually based on satisfactory
performance, for a total of up to three years. Applicants should send a
curriculum vitae, bibliography and statement of research interests, and
arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to the above address,
by Dec 1, 2003. All applications will automatically be considered for
all postdoctoral fellowships available in the department, but please
state which positions you are interested in. Further information about
the department can be obtained at the above URL.
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Postdoctoral Fellowship In Astrophysics
Department of Astrophysical Sciences
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ 08544
USA
Tel: 609-258-3804
FAX: 609-258-1020
Email Submission Address: gk@astro.princeton.edu
Email Inquiries: gk@astro.princeton.edu
URL: http://www.astro.princeton.edu
Attention: James M. Stone, Professor, Astrophysical Sciences
The Department of Astrophysical Sciences, Princeton University, invites
applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Astrophysics. The Fellow is
expected to carry out original research in astrophysics in collaboration with
Professor James Stone on theoretical and computational gas dynamics,
prticularly in areas of molecular cloud and star formation. The expected
starting date is September 1 2004.
Appointments are for one year, renewable annually based on satisfactory
performance, for a total of up to three years. Applicants should send a
curriculum vitae, bibliography and statement of research interests, and
arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to the above address,
by Dec 1, 2003. All applications will automatically be considered for
all postdoctoral fellowships available in the department, but please
state which positions you are interested in. Further information about
the department can be obtained at the above URL.
EEO/AAE
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Postdoctoral Fellowship In Astrophysics
Department of Astrophysical Sciences
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ 08544
USA
Tel: 609-258-3804
FAX: 609-258-1020
Email Submission Address: gk@astro.princeton.edu
Email Inquiries: gk@astro.princeton.edu
URL: http://www.astro.princeton.edu
Attention: David N. Spergel, Professor, Astrophysical Sciences
The Department of Astrophysical Sciences, Princeton University, invites
applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Astrophysics. The Fellow
is expected to carry out original research in astrophysics in colalboration
with Professor David Spergel, three postdoctoral fellows and several graduate
students in the area of theoretical cosmology. Princeton is a participant in
the Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe and the Sloan Digital Sky Survey.
The expected starting date is September 1 2004.
Appointments are for one year, renewable annually based on satisfactory
performance, for a total of up to three years. Applicants should send a
curriculum vitae, bibliography and statement of research interests, and
arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to the above address,
by Dec 1, 2003. All applications will automatically be considered for
all postdoctoral fellowships available in the department, but please
state which positions you are interested in. Further information about
the department can be obtained at the above URL.
EEO/AAE
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Postdoctoral Fellowship In Astrophysics
Department of Astrophysical Sciences
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ 08544
USA
Tel: 609-258-3804
FAX: 609-258-1020
Email Submission Address: gk@astro.princeton.edu
Email Inquiries: gk@astro.princeton.edu
URL: http://www.astro.princeton.edu
Attention: J. Jeremy Goodman, Professor, Astrophysical Sciences
The Department of Astrophysical Sciences, Princeton University,
invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Astrophysics.
The Fellow is expected to carry out original research in theoretical
astrophysics and/or theoretical analysis of the Magnetic Reconnection
Experiment (http://mrx.pppl.gov) in collaboration with Professor
Jeremy Goodman and other Princeton members of the NSF Frontier Center
on Magnetic Self-Organization. The start date can be as early as
January; preference will be given to candidates able to start by
September 2004.
Appointments are for one year, renewable annually based on
satisfactory performance, for a total of up to three years.
Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, bibliography and statement
of research interests, and arrange to have three letters of
recommendation sent to the above address, by Dec 1, 2003. All applications
will automatically be considered for all postdoctoral fellowships available
in the department, but please state which positions you are interested
in. Further information about the department can be obtained at the above URL.
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PRINCETON UNIVERSITY COUNCIL ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POSTDOCTORAL
RESEARCH-TEACHING FELLOWSHIPS (http://www.princeton.edu/~stcweb)
The Council on Science and Technology at Princeton University solicits
applications to its Postdoctoral Research-Teaching Fellowship Program. The
program seeks outstanding scientists at the cutting edge of their research
field, who are also committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching. Support
will be provided for up to three years of research and teaching. The fellows
will be involved in Princeton's undergraduate teaching program and will
conduct research with a Princeton University science or engineering faculty
member. Applications are currently being accepted for fall 2004. The
application deadline is December 1, 2003. Interviews of the top candidates
will be conducted at Princeton during the week of January 26, 2004. Princeton
University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Eligibility
requirements, applications and other information can be found on the Council's
Website above.
Carol Prevost, Associate Director of the Council on Science and Technology 5
Peyton Hall, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544 Tel.: (609) 258-4316,
FAX: (609) 258-1020 Email: cprevost@princeton.edu
University of Portsmouth, Institute of Cosmology & Gravitation (Faculty)
Institute of Cosmology & Gravitation
University of Portsmouth
Lectureship (2 Year Fixed Term Contract)
Closing Date: 15 September 2003 (Late applications may be considered
until the post is filled)
Reference: ATEC5056
A 2-year lectureship is available in the Institute of Cosmology and
Gravitation, funded by PPARC through the Senior Research Fellowship held
by Prof Roy Maartens. The start date is 1 October 2003, or as soon as
possible thereafter.
Applicants will be expected to deliver undergraduate teaching within the
faculty (including basic computer programming, applied mathematics, basic
astronomy), and to conduct active research in the general area of
cosmology, astronomy and relativity. Current research interests in the
Institute are in early universe cosmology, observational cosmology, and
relativistic astrophysics.
Applications should be received by 15 September 2003 for full
consideration. Late applications may be considered until the post is
filled. Detailed information about the post and the application
requirements is available from
Personnel Services, University House, University of Portsmouth,
Portsmouth PO1 2UP, UK
or via email [jobs@port.ac.uk] or 24-hour answerphone [+44-23-9284 3421],
quoting the post reference number ATEC5056.
Applications should be sent to Personnel Services. Applicants should also
arrange for three letters of reference to be sent by email to
chris.duncan@port.ac.uk, to arrive by the closing date.
Informal enquiries about the post and the Institute should be directed to
the head of the Institute, Prof Roy Maartens [roy.maartens@port.ac.uk ,
+44-23-9284 5147].
The University of Portsmouth is committed to supporting world-class
research and created the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation, after the
award of a grade 5 in the 2001 UK Research Assessment Exercise. The
Institute currently has 6 academic staff (Drs Mark Baker, Bruce Bassett,
Marco Bruni, Robert Crittenden; Profs Roy Maartens and David Wands) and
Emeritus Prof David Matravers. In 2004, Dr Robert Nichol will join the
Institute. There are currently 6 post-doctoral researchers and 15 PhD
students. We have an SGI Origin 300 machine for local high-performance
computing, which will be further upgraded, and a 15% share in COSMOS2, the
National Cosmology Supercomputer Consortium, led by Cambridge and
including Imperial College, Portsmouth and Sussex.
Further information about our current research interests may be found at
http://www.tech.port.ac.uk/icg
University of Portsmouth, Institute of Cosmology & Gravitation (PDF 1)
Postdoctoral Research Associate/Fellow in Theoretical Cosmology
(36 month fixed term contract)
Reference: RTECH 0050
Closing Date: 29 August 2003
The Institute of Cosmology & Gravitation (ICG) intends to make a
3-year postdoctoral appointment to work with David Wands, Roy
Maartens, Marco Bruni and Marco Cavaglia on cosmological tests of
the brane-world scenario. The post is funded by a PPARC grant and
should start on 1 October 2003, or as soon as possible thereafter.
The aim of the grant is to test predictions of brane-world
scenarios against cosmological observations. The post-doc will
help develop analytic and numerical tools to evolve metric
perturbations in the higher-dimensional bulk coupled to matter
perturbations on the brane. The goal is to compute the expected
spectrum of temperature anisotropies on the microwave background
sky and use observational data to constrain brane-world models
The ICG consists of 7 academic staff, 7 postdoctoral researchers
and 15 PhD students. More information is available HERE.
Further particulars and application forms may be obtained from:
Personnel Services, University House, Winston Churchill Avenue,
Portsmouth PO1 2UP. Telephone: UK+(0)23 9284 3421 (24 hour
answerphone). email: jobs@port.ac.uk
Applications should be sent to Personnel Services at the above
address, quoting reference number RTECH 0050, to arrive by 29
August 2003. Applicants should arrange for three letters of
reference to be sent by email to chris.duncan@port.ac.uk, to
arrive by the closing date, but late applications may be
considered until the post has been filled.
University of Portsmouth, Institute of Cosmology & Gravitation (PDF 2)
University of Portsmouth
Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation
Postdoctoral Research Associate/Fellow in Theoretical Cosmology
(36 month fixed term contract)
Reference: RTEC0050
Closing Date: 28 February 2004
The Institute of Cosmology & Gravitation (ICG) intends to make a 3-year
postdoctoral appointment to work with David Wands, Roy Maartens and Marco
Bruni on cosmological tests of the brane-world scenario. The post is
funded by a PPARC grant and should start no later than 1 October 2004.
The aim of the grant is to test predictions of brane-world scenarios
against cosmological observations. The post-doc will help develop analytic
and numerical tools to evolve metric perturbations in the
higher-dimensional bulk coupled to matter perturbations on the brane. The
goal is to compute the expected spectrum of temperature anisotropies on
the microwave background sky and use observational data to constrain
brane-world models
The ICG consists of 7 academic staff, 6 postdoctoral researchers and 15
PhD students. More information is available at
http://www.tech.port.ac.uk/icg/.
Further particulars and application forms may be obtained from: Personnel
Services, University House, Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth PO1 2UP.
Telephone: UK+(0)23 9284 3421 (24 hour answerphone). email:
jobs@port.ac.uk
Applications should be sent to Personnel Services, to arrive by 28
February 2004, but late applications may be considered until the post has
been filled. Applicants should arrange for three letters of reference to
be sent by email to chris.duncan@port.ac.uk, to arrive by the closing
date.
Raman Research Institute
POST-DOCTORAL POSITIONS IN GENERAL RELATIVITY
Applications are invited for post-doctoral fellowships at the
Raman Research Institute, Bangalore (INDIA) beginning September
every year. Preference will be given to candidates with an interest
in Quantum Aspects of Gravitation, Black Holes, Lorentzian Geometry,
Gravitational Radiation or Numerical Relativity.
Appointments are initially for one year and in the normal course,
routinely renewed for a second year. The appointment does not entail
any teaching. Accommodation at a nominal charge and limited relocation
expenses will be provided.
Faculty Members of the Theoretical Physics Group working in the area of
Gravitation include, Bala R. Iyer, Joseph Samuel, Sumati Surya and
Madhavan Varadarajan. Other members in the Theory Group are N. Kumar,
Madan Rao and Abhishek Dhar, some of whose interests include
Statistical Physics, Soft Condensed Matter Physics and Physics in
Biology.
Recent post-doctoral fellows include Gungwon Kang, Jose R. Zapata,
Richard James Epp, Anshu Gupta, Sukanya Sinha and Shrirang Deshingkar.
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae including a list of
publications and a detailed statement of current research interests.
They should also arrange for at least three letters of recommendation
to be sent to:
Mr. G. Manjunatha
Secretary, Theoretical Physics Group
Raman Research Institute
Sadashivnagar P.O.
Bangalore, India - 560 080.
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 1 February 2004.
Email applications and recommendations are also acceptable and can be
sent to manju@rri.res.in.
For more details about RRI, visit the Web site http://www.rri.res.in
Syracuse University (Faculty)
FACULTY POSITION IN THEORETICAL COSMOLOGY, RELATIVITY OR
GRAVITATIONAL PHYSICS AT SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
The Department of Physics has an opening for a tenure-track
assistant professor in theoretical cosmology, relativity, or
gravitational physics. We especially encourage applicants whose
interests overlap with ongoing research efforts in the
Department. The Department's web-site is http://physics.syr.edu.
Applicants should forward (preferably as attachments in an email
to crgsearch@physics.syr.edu) a curriculum vitae, and statements
of research and teaching interests, and arrange for three or
more letters of reference to be sent to:
Faculty Search Committee
Department of Physics
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY 13244-1130
USA.
Syracuse University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity
employer. Members of minority groups and women are especially
encouraged to apply.
Southampton College
Post-Doctoral Position in Numerical Relativity
Applications are invited for an expected post-doctoral position at
Southampton College in the field of numerical relativity as part of
a collaborative NSF funded project (involving Hirschmann at BYU and
Lehner and Tohline at LSU). Current research is directed toward
modeling gravitational collapse, coupling hydrodynamics to general
relativity, and development of parallel and adaptive computational
infrastructure. The relativity group at Southampton consists of
three faculty members, Steve Liebling, Arvind Borde, and Gaurav Khanna.
The start date is negotiable, but preference is for the summer or
fall of 2004. The appointment is initially for one year and
potentially renewable for a second and third year, contingent upon
satisfactory performance and continued funding. Candidates with
experience and interest in general relativity, computational physics,
and relativistic astrophysics are encouraged to apply. All
candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Physics or a related field by the
time of appointment.
Southampton College (http://www.southampton.liu.edu) is one of three
main campuses of Long Island University and is situated near the
storied beaches of the Hamptons and within easy reach of New York City,
Stony Brook University, and Brookhaven National Laboratory.
Send a letter of application, a CV, a statement of research interests
and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to:
Steve Liebling
Natural Science Division
Southampton College
Southampton, NY 11968
or to the email address below (in PDF, PS, or plain text formats only).
Screening of applicants will begin February 18, 2004 and will continue
until the position is filled. Direct all inquiries and electronic
applications to Steve Liebling (steve liebling liu
edu).
Queen Mary, University of London
Temporary Lectureship in Applied Mathematics
School of Mathematical Sciences
Applications are invited for the post of Temporary Lecturer in
Applied Mathematics. The post is available from 22 September 2003
for 5 years.
The post is a replacement for an existing member of Academic staff
who holds an EPSRC Advanced Fellowship.
The Temporarily Lecturer will contribute to undergraduate and
postgraduate teaching in Mathematics, pursue original
research and undertake administrative responsibilities. Preference
will be given to applicants whose interests are in the
broad area of dynamical systems.
The salary will be in the range 24,325 - 27,585 pounds per annum,
including London Allowance, depending on experience.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor R. A. Bailey,
Head of School (+44 (0)20 7882 5440; fax +44 (0)20 8981 9587;
email R.A.Bailey@qmul.ac.uk ) or Professor D. K. Arrowsmith,
Director of Applied Mathematics (+44 (0)20 7882 5464;
email D.K.Arrowsmith@qmul.ac.uk ).
For further details and an application form email: S.Woolf@qmul.ac.uk
or visit HERE.
Completed application forms and CVs should be returned, quoting
reference number 03237/DP, to
S. Woolf,
School of Mathematical Sciences,
Queen Mary, University of London,
Mile End Road,
London E1 4NS,
by Monday 01 September 2003.
Unversity of Texas at Austin (PDF)
Post-Doctoral Position at UT-Austin
The Center for Relativity of the University of Texas at Austin invites
applications for one post-doctoral fellowship to begin in the fall of
2004. Researchers in the group include Richard Matzner and Scott
Hawley. The primary research focus of the group is the simulation of
the coalescence of binary black hole systems. Other research interests
in the group include relativistic astrophysics, gravitational wave
physics, and nonlinear dynamics in general relativity. Candidates with
expertise in numerical relativity, or whose research overlaps with more
than one of the general areas of interest above, are especially
encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should send a CV and
statement of research interests, and arrange for at least three letters
of recommendation to be sent to:
Richard Matzner
Center for Relativity
Department of Physics
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas 78712-1081
Applications may also be submitted electronically in any standard file
format to richard@einstein.ph.utexas.edu. Applications will be
considered in the order they are received until a suitable candidate
has been chosen. The University of Texas is an equal opportunity/equal
access employer.
University of Texas at Brownsville (Faculty)
FACULTY POSITIONS IN GRAVITATIONAL PHYSICS AND ASTROPHYSICS
CENTER FOR GRAVITATIONAL WAVE ASTRONOMY
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE
The Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Center for
Gravitational Wave Astronomy invite applications for several faculty
positions, tenure-track, at the Assistant Professor level. More senior
appointments could be considered in exceptional cases. The center for
Gravitational Wave Astronomy (http://cgwa.phys.utb.edu) is funded by
NASA and was created to support research and education in the areas of
relativistic astrophysics (specially of sources of gravitational
radiation), modeling of gravitational wave sources and gravitational
wave data analysis. The center program involves at this time, six
faculty, four postdocs and a significant number of graduate and
undergraduate students. It also supports a very active visitors
program and has exceptionally good computing facilities, including the
exclusive use of two Beowulf clusters. This search is targeting in
particular individuals that show a great promise of research at the
interface of the areas described above. The center includes faculty
and scientists that are members of the LIGO Scientific collaboration
and UTB is a LIGO I member of the collaboration. The center also
supports very actively research related to the LISA mission and is a
charter members of the GriPhyN and iVDGL projects, two large scale NSF
funded projects that will form the world's first global "computational
grid", providing a Petabyte scale computational resource for major
scientific experiments in physics, astronomy, biology and engineering,
including LIGO. Candidates must therefore be capable of
and committed to research relevant to the study of gravitational wave
sources in the LISA band. The successful candidates will show in
addition to the potential to develop a strong independent research
program an interest in contributing to high quality teaching at both
the undergraduate and graduate level in the department of physics and
astronomy.
Requirements: A Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field and
evidence of potential to:
(i) conduct independent research in any of these areas: gravitational
astrophysics, source simulations, gravitational wave data analysis,
(ii) successfully teach undergraduate and graduate physics courses,
(iii) supervise M.S. and Ph.D. students, and
(iv) obtain extramural funding.
To be considered, the candidate must send:
(1) A letter of application addressing the qualifications above,
(2) a curriculum vitae, including a list of publications and funded
projects,
(3) a three page research plan, describing the relevance of the
planned research to the Center for Gravitational Wave Astronomy, and
(4) a description of teaching experience and interests, and
(5) arrange to have at least three letters of recommendation sent to:
Dr. Manuela Campanelli Chair,
search committee, Center for
Gravitational Wave Astronomy,
and Department of Physics and Astronomy
The University of Texas at Brownsville
attn: Leslie Gomez, Secretary
80 Fort Brown Brownsville, TX 78520
A copy of items 1) and 2) must be mailed to:
Human Resources,
The University of Texas at Brownsville,
80 Fort Brown, Brownsville, TX 78520.
Screening of applicants will begin on January 15, 2004, and will
continue until the position is filled.
The University of Texas at Brownsville is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Employment Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants receive
equal consideration in the selection process. We encourage applicants
from members of traditionally under represented groups protected under
the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Vietnam Era, and persons with
physical disabilities.
University of Texas at Brownsville (PDF)
The University of Texas at Brownsville Relativity Group (UTBRG)
invites applications for three postdoctoral positions in the areas of
gravitational wave source modeling (numerical relativity),
gravitational wave data analysis, and the interface between these
activities. The position is for one year, renewable for
one-year periods, pending on continued
financial support and satisfactory performance. The starting date for
the positions is Fall 2004 or earlier. We will be continuously
reviewing applications until the positions are filled starting November 30th.
The group consists of six faculty members (Warren Anderson, Manuela
Campanelli, Mario Dmaz, Carlos Lousto, Soumya Mohanty, and Soma
Mukherjee), four post-docs (Lior Barack, Mark Hannam, Yasushi Mino, and
Yosef Zlochower), and nine graduate students. Two new faculty members, in the
area of Relativistic Astrophysics, will join the group in the coming
year, and we expect to double the number of graduated students
involved in the group within the next year.
A new NASA-URC Center for Gravitational Wave Astronomy (CGWA)
(http://cgwa.phys.utb.edu/) is in operation since January 2003 at The
University of Texas at Brownsville. The focus of the center will be on
research in gravitational radiation relevant for LISA (Laser
Interferometric Space Antenna), a joint NASA-ESA mission.
Current activities of the group include: i) development of tools for
data analysis for the LIGO project (in particular stochastic
background and burst searches), ii) the "Lazarus project" (a combined
approach to binary black hole merger simulations using full numerical,
perturbative, and post-Newtonian techniques), iii) the computation of
radiation reaction effects in binary systems with small mass ratio
using perturbative techniques, and iv) grid computing. We are
beginning to (or will soon) expand our research interests in three
additional directions: i) developing tools that allow the information
gathered in source modeling activities to inform data analysis
algorithms and vice versa, ii) developing expertise in source
modeling, data analysis, and their interface for LIGO and LISA
sources, and iii) astrophysics of supermassive black holes.
The group is currently a member of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration
as a LIGO I institution, and has applied to become a LIGO/GriPhyN Tier
II center. We are also charter members of the GriPhyN and iVDGL
projects, two large scale NSF funded projects that will form the
world's first global "computational grid", providing a Petabyte scale
computational resource for major scientific experiments in physics,
astronomy, biology and engineering, including LIGO.
The group has excellent computational facilities including a network
of SGI and LINUX workstations, and a 96-node Beowulf cluster, which
has been recently grid-enabled (with VDT 1.2) and has a running
version of Cactus for numerical relativity applications. (See
http://www.phys.utb.edu/beowulf for more details.) We are also going
to construct a new Beowulf cluster dedicated to numerical relativity
research.
Applications shall consist of a cover letter, statement of research
interests, a curriculum vitae, and at least three letters of
recommendation. Applicants should send as soon as possible all
materials to:
Dr. Carlos O. Lousto
Department of Physics and Astronomy
The University of Texas at Brownsville
80 Fort Brown
Brownsville, TX 78520, USA.
The University of Texas at Brownsville is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Employment Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants receive
equal consideration in the selection process. We encourage applicants
from members of traditionally under represented groups protected under
the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Vietnam Era, and persons with
physical disabilities.
University of Toronto (Faculty)
Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of Toronto
The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics (www.astro.utoronto.ca)
seeks candidates for two tenure-stream faculty appointments at the
level of Assistant Professor to begin 1 July 2004. These are the next
in a series of planned appointments in which we are seeking candidates
who have outstanding research records to augment the present research
strengths - including theoretical, observational, instrumental, and
experimental areas - and who have a demonstrated capacity for
excellence in teaching.
The Department enjoys access to the Magellan and Dupont Telescopes,
hosts the Canadian scientific centre for the Canada-France-Hawaii Legacy
Survey, is active in BLAST, MOST, and the Planck mission as well as
planning for the JWST with the Canadian Space Agency (www.space.gc.ca),
operates the David Dunlap Observatory, and is developing plans for a
share of a large optical telescope. The Department has strong ties with
the Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics
(www.cita.utoronto.ca) hosted by the University of Toronto.
The University of Toronto (www.utoronto.ca) offers the opportunity to
teach, conduct research, and live in one of the most diverse cities in
the world, and is strongly committed to diversity within its community.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority. The University especially
welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women,
aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual
minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further
diversification of ideas.
Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae plus a statement of
current research interests with future plans, and have at least three
referees send letters, by 5 January 2004 to:
P. G. Martin, Chair,
Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics,
University of Toronto,
Room 1403,
60 St. George Street,
Toronto, Ontario,
M5S 3H8,
Canada.
Inquiries can be made via e-mail to chair@astro.utoronto.ca.
University of Toronto --- Scarborough Campus (Faculty)
http://www.scar.utoronto.ca/
Department: Physical and Environmental Sciences, UTSC
Deadline: February 6, 2004
Job Description:
The Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences in the University
of Toronto at Scarborough seeks candidates for two tenure-stream faculty
appointments in the Physics and Astrophysics group in the fields of
geophysics and planetary physics/astrophysics to begin 1 July 2004. One
appointment will be made at the level of Assistant Professor while the
second appointment will be at a more senior level. The appointed faculty
will join a physics/astrophysics group developing a new concentration
in planets, both solar and extrasolar. This group will work in close
collaboration with existing groups in environmental and earth science
and in chemistry.
We are seeking candidates who have outstanding research records to
augment the present research strengths and who have a demonstrated
capacity for excellence in teaching. Those appointed will be able to
hold graduate appointments in the Graduate Department of Physics and the
Graduate Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, each of whom has active
research groups in related areas. We also encourage close ties with the
Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics (www.cita.utoronto.ca),
hosted by the University of Toronto.
The University of Toronto (www.utoronto.ca) offers the opportunity to
teach, conduct research, and live in one of the most diverse cities in
the world. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however,
Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
The University is strongly committed to diversity within its community
and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group
members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members
of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further
diversification of ideas.
Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae plus a statement
of current research interests with future plans, and have at least
three referees send letters, by February 6, 2004 to: Charles C. Dyer,
Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences University of Toronto
at Scarborough, 1265 Military Trail, Toronto, Ontario, M1C 1A4, Canada.
Inquiries can be made via e-mail to janetr@utsc.utoronto.ca.
University of Toronto (PDF)
POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS IN HIGH-ENERGY THEORY
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
The high-energy theory group at the University of Toronto plans to
make up to four postdoctoral appointments, starting in the fall of
2004. These positions have an initial appointment of two years, which
may be extended to a third.
The high-energy theory group currently consists of Bob Holdom, Kentaro
Hori, Michael Luke, Pat O'Donnell, Amanda Peet and Erich Poppitz, five
postdocs and seven Ph.D students. The current interests of the group
cover a wide range of topics in particle physics and string theory,
including QCD, b physics, supersymmetry, strong gravity, and string
theory. We anticipate that the postdoctoral positions will be
distributed among these fields. More information on the department may
be found at www.physics.utoronto.ca . Our group also benefits from
close contacts with the Canadian Institute for Theoretical
Astrophysics, the Fields Institute, the Department of Mathematics
(www.{cita, fields, math}.utoronto.ca) and the nearby Perimeter
Institute for Theoretical Physics (www.perimeterinstitute.ca).
Applicants should provide a curriculum vitae, a list of publications,
and a brief description of their research interests. Priority will be
given to applications received by December 12, 2003, although
applications will continue to be reviewed until the positions are
filled. In addition, applicants should arrange to have three letters
of recommendation received by the deadline. Applicants should send all
materials to the faculty member whose interests most closely match
their own:
Prof. {B. Holdom, K. Hori, M. Luke or A. Peet}
Department of Physics,
University of Toronto,
60 St. George St.,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada,
M5S 1A7.
University of Utah
POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN RELATIVITY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
The Relativity Group at the University of Utah invites applications
for postoctoral positions starting in the fall of 2004. Faculty
members in the Group are Karel Kuchar and Richard Price. Research
interests focus on problems in relativistic astrophysics and in
quantum gravity. The position is normally for two years and may
involve some teaching duties. The University of Utah is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Interested candidates should send a letter, a CV, and should arrange
to have three letters of recommendation sent, either to Prof. Richard
Price, or to Prof. Karel Kuchar at:
Department of Physics
University of Utah
115 South 1400 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Applications should be completed before January 30, 2004.
University of Victoria (Faculty)
PHYSICS & ASTRONOMY
UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA
COSMOLOGY & GRAVITY ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/CIAR SCHOLAR
Applications are invited for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant
Professor in the area of theoretical or observational cosmology. Applicants are
expected to possess an exceptionally strong and internationally recognized
research record, outstanding promise for future research accomplishments, and
a commitment to graduate and undergraduate education in physics and astronomy.
The Department of Physics and Astronomy (http://www.phys.uvic.ca/) consists of
approximately 19 faculty working primarily in the research areas of
astronomy and particle physics. The Astronomy Group consists of 7 faculty plus
research associates and graduate students. The successful candidate will
also be expected to participate in the Cosmology and Gravity Program of the
Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIAR) ); hence he or she must also
be acceptable to this program. The CIAR involvement will initially include some
teaching relief and the opportunity to interact with an international
network of researchers in cosmology. See http://www.ciar.ca/ for further
information.
The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications
from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples,
people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to
the further diversification of the University. All qualified candidates are
encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian Immigration
requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Applications including a curriculum vitae, publication list, statement of
present and future research interests, and the names and addresses of at least
three referees, should be sent to
J. Michael Roney, Chair
Department of Physics and Astronomy
University of Victoria
Victoria BC V8W 3P6
Canada
We will start reviewing applications December 1, 2003.
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CANADA RESEARCH CHAIR
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY
UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA
The Department of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Victoria invites
applications for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC). These are prestigious
appointments endowed by the Government of Canada and earmarked for young
researchers acknowledged by their peers as having the potential to lead
their fields of study. They are supported by a generous salary and benefits
package as well as by substantial startup research funds. Tier 2 CRC
appointments are normally made at the tenure-track Assistant Professor level;
exceptional candidates may be appointed at a more senior level. In
accordance with regulations governing Canada Research Chairs, this search is
open to all international applicants, regardless of nationality or residence.
Nominations are subject to confirmation by the CRC College of Reviewers.
General information about CRCs may be found at http://www.chairs.gc.ca/
The Department of Physics and Astronomy consists of approximately 19 faculty
members engaged primarily in the research areas of
astronomy/astrophysics, condensed matter physics, ocean physics and particle
physics. The department has a successful and productive association with
the near-by TRIUMF laboratory. The particle physics group has an on going
participation in the OPAL and ATLAS experiments at CERN and the BaBar
experiment at SLAC. The astronomy group benefits from close relations with the
nearby Herzberg Institute of Astrophysics and its staff, telescopes and
instrumentation and also has full access to all Canadian facilities such as the
Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope, the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope and
the twin Gemini telescopes.
See http://www.phys.uvic.ca/ for further information.
We are seeking applicants with a strong research record and outstanding promise
for future research accomplishments. Some preference will be given to
candidates in observational astronomy/cosmology or theoretical
particle/astro-particle physics but applications in all research areas of the
department are
encouraged. The successful candidate will have a commitment to graduate and
undergraduate education in both physics and astronomy.
The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications
from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and aboriginal
peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may
contribute to the further diversification of the University. Applications should
include a curriculum vitae, publication list, statement of research interests,
and the names and addresses of at least three referees. They should be sent to:
Dr. J. Michael Roney, Chair
Department of Physics and Astronomy
University of Victoria
P.O. Box 3055
Victoria, BC V8W 3P6
Canada
In order to be considered, applications must be received by the end of December
2003.
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University of Western Ontario
I'm happy to announce that I'm advertising for a post-doc in loop
quantum gravity and/or spin foams. Please see
http://jdc.math.uwo.ca/spin-foams/index.html
for more information about quantum gravity at Western. Note that
a key senior player in the field will be joining us starting in
January 2004---the name will be announced when the details are
finalized.
Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Dan Christensen
jdc@uwo.ca
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Announcement: Postdoctoral Positions
Department of Mathematics
University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario, Canada
The Department of Mathematics at the University of Western Ontario
will have three postdoctoral positions available in areas related to
homotopy theory and mathematical physics. The positions are for a two
year term beginning July 1, 2004. There is a possibility that some of
the positions may be extended for a third year. The salary will be
$38,000 CDN per year plus a tax free research fund of $1,500. The
positions will involve teaching two half courses per year, in addition
to research. Holders of a postdoctoral position will work under the
supervision of either J.F. Jardine or J. D. Christensen. Holders of a
position in mathematical physics will also have the opportunity for
interaction with the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics in
Waterloo.
Successful candidates will have completed a Ph.D. degree in the past
three years.
Applicants should send a curriculum vitae and have at least three
letters of reference sent to:
Professor R. M. Kane, Chair
Department of Mathematics
University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario N6A 5B7
Canada
At least one letter of reference should comment on the teaching
abilities of the applicant.
We also welcome e-mail inquiries and submissions, to be sent to the
address: math-pos@uwo.ca Information about the department can be found
at http://www.math.uwo.ca
The deadline for applications is January 1, 2004.
University of Wuerzberg
Postdoctoral Research Position in Theoretical Cosmology
The Department of Astronomy at the University of Wuerzburg, Germany, invites
applications for a postdoctoral research position in theoretical cosmology
with an emphasis on the theory of epochs of accelerated expansion.
Preference will be given to individuals with a background in theoretical
high-energy and gravitational physics. The successful applicant will work
in the group of Prof. Jens Niemeyer and will be expected to interact with
other groups in astronomy and high-energy physics.
The position is available starting February 2004 but the actual start date
is negotiable. It is offered for two years initially with possible
extension. Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. in either Physics,
Astrophysics, or Astronomy. To apply, please submit a curriculum vitae, a
list of publications, a brief description of research interests and the
names and contact information for three references to Prof. J. Niemeyer,
Lehrstuhl fuer Astronomie, Am Hubland, D-97074 Wuerzburg, Germany before
December 1, 2003. Email applications and inquiries can be sent to
niemeyer@astro.uni-wuerzburg.de.
Webpage: http://www.astro.uni-wuerzburg.de/~niemeyer/job/job.html
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS at University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee
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The LIGO Scientific Collaboration Group in the Center for Gravitation
and Cosmology at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee (UWM) invites
applications for at least two postdoctoral research positions. The
positions are available now, and the search will continue until they
are filled. We are particularly interested in candidates with
research experience in numerical relativity, relativistic astrophysics
or cosmology who are interested in the growing field of
gravitational-wave data analysis.
The LSC group (http://www.lsc-group.phys.uwm.edu) is part of the
Center for Gravitation and Cosmology at UWM. This is one of the
nation's largest and most active gravitational physics groups, with
six faculty members, Bruce Allen, Patrick Brady, Jolien Creighton,
John Friedman, Leonard Parker, and Alan Wiseman, senior scientist
Scott Koranda, and a number of postdoctoral fellows and graduate
students. Our research interests include relativistic astrophysics
and numerical relativity, with emphasis on binary inspiral; analysis
of data from LIGO gravitational wave detectors and from the proposed
LISA observatory; gravitational-wave phenomenology; cosmology; quantum
and classical gravitation; and quantum fields in curved spacetime.
The group also has a 300-node Beowulf computing cluster and is very
active in international grid computing efforts. (See
http://www.griphyn.org and http://www.ivdgl.org.)
Applicants should send a hard copy of their C.V., publication list,
and a brief statement of their research interests to:
Wyatt Osato, LSC Postdoc Search
Physics Department
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
PO Box 413
Milwaukee, WI 53201, USA
They should also arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent
to this address. Screening of applications will begin immediately.
Please do not send the application materials by email.
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity,
Affirmative Action Employer.
Maintained by choptuik@physics.ubc.ca.
Supported by CIAR,
CFI, NSERC and NSF.