Perimeter Postdoctoral Positions for International Students

The Perimeter Institute for
Theoretical Physics is awarding postdoctoral positions, including named
fellowships, from new and recent PhDs working in fundamental theoretical
physics. These positions are available for international students.
Perimeter Institute offers a
dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment with maximum research freedom and
opportunity to collaborate within and across fields.

Perimeter Institute is a
leading centre for scientific research, training and educational outreach in
foundational theoretical physics. Founded in 1999 in Waterloo, Ontario,
Canada, its mission is to advance our understanding of the universe at the
most fundamental level, stimulating the breakthroughs that could transform our
future. Perimeter also trains the next generation of physicists through
innovative programs, and shares the excitement and wonder of science with
students, teachers and the general public.

 

Scholarship Description

  • Applications
    Deadline: 
    November 1, 2018
  • Course
    Level:
    Fellowships are available to
    pursue Postdoctoral programme.
  • Study
    Subject:
    The areas of research include:
  1. Particle
    physics;
  2. Quantum
    condensed matter;
  3. Cosmology;
  4. Classical
    gravity;
  5. Mathematical
    physics;
  6. Quantum
    fields and strings;
  7. Quantum
    foundations;
  8. Quantum
    information;
  9. Quantum
    gravity;
as well as connections and
overlaps between these areas.
  • Nationality:
    These positions are available for
    international students.
  • Number
    of Scholarships:
    As a
    postdoctoral researcher at Perimeter Institute, you will be a
    welcome participant in a thriving research international community which
    includes 45 full-time and associate faculty members, 51 Distinguished
    Visiting Research Chairs, 58 Postdoctoral Researchers, 54 Graduate
    Students, and 35 master’s-level students participating in Perimeter
    Scholars International.
  • Scholarship can
    be taken in
    Canada

 

Eligibility
for the Scholarship

Eligible Countries: These positions are available
for international students.

Entrance Requirements: Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Most postdoctoral positions
are offered for a period of three years. You may also be eligible for a named
4-year postdoctoral fellowship including the Jocelyn Bell Burnell, Yvonne
Choquet-Bruhat, Stephen Hawking, and Chien-Shiung Wu fellowships. Senior 5-year
fellowships are also available. Fellowships may in addition be offered jointly
between Perimeter and partner institutes and universities.
Perimeter Institute offers a
dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment with maximum research freedom and
opportunity to collaborate within and across fields. We welcome applications
from highly creative and intellectually adventurous theorists. Perimeter offers
you:
  • Comprehensive
    support including a generous research and travel fund,
  • Opportunities
    to invite visiting collaborators,
  • Help
    and support for organizing workshops and conferences.
  • A
    mentoring system that provides you with feedback and support to flourish
    as an independent researcher.
English Language
Requirements: 
Applicants
whose first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of
proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.

Application
Procedure

How to Apply: Please
submit:
  • Your
    curriculum vitae
  • A
    statement of research interests
  • A list
    of your publications
In addition, please arrange
for three letters of reference to be sent on your behalf. Please submit your
application (including recommendation letters) through Perimeter
Institute’s online application form.

Online Application

Scholarship Link

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