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 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.
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.
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:
- Particle
physics; - Quantum
condensed matter; - Cosmology;
- Classical
gravity; - Mathematical
physics; - Quantum
fields and strings; - Quantum
foundations; - Quantum
information; - Quantum
gravity;
as
well as connections and overlaps between these areas.
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.
Countries: These positions are available for
international students.
Entrance
Requirements: Applicants must meet the following criteria:
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.
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:
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.
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:
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.
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.
