Postdoctoral Researcher in Theoretical Particle Physics, Astrophysics, and/or Cosmology at York U., Canada

Deadline: 2015-12-01
Region: North America

Job description:
The High Energy Physics and Cosmology group at York University invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in the fields of theoretical particle physics, astrophysics, and/or cosmology. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in theoretical physics and a record of research excellence in one or more of these areas. The appointment is for two years, beginning fall 2016, with a possible extension to a third year upon mutal agreement.

Exceptional candidates will be nominated for the Banting fellowship. If successful, this would carry an increased stipend and travel budget. For more details on the Banting fellowship program see:

http://banting.fellowships-bourses.gc.ca/home-accueil-eng.html

York University is located in Toronto, Canada, in close proximity to the University of Toronto, CITA, Perimeter Institute, and several other leading research institutions.
Information on the department can be found here:

http://www.physics.yorku.ca

Information on research done in the group can be found here:

http://www.yorku.ca/matthewj

and

http://www.yorku.ca/stulin

To guarantee full consideration, candidates should apply through Academic Jobs Online by December 1, 2015. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research proposal no more than 3 pages which outlines one of your major research achievements and your future research plans, and arrange for three referees to up-load their letters through Academic Jobs Online:

https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/6430

For further questions, contact Sean Tulin (stulin@yorku.ca) or Matthew Johnson (matthewj@yorku.ca).


More Information:https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/6430