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Nordita invites applications for an assistant professor position in theoretical astro-particle physics or cosmology, starting in August 2013 or at some other date to be agreed upon. The application deadline is October 15, 2012. The appointment will be for a period of five years, fixed term. Particular attention will be paid to applications from young scientists (PhD within the last five years) with a strong record of original research. The successful applicant is expected to guide fellows at the postdoctoral level, to interact with colleagues at Nordita and its environment as well as elsewhere in the Nordic countries, and to take an active part in the organization of meetings and advanced courses. The position provides excellent opportunities to pursue original research and to be in contact with a wide range of developments in theoretical physics. There is good support for travel to other institutes and to meetings, and assistant professors are encouraged to invite visiting scientists to Nordita. Research at Nordita covers a wide range of modern theoretical physics. The research activity of the local staff is supplemented by Nordita Scientific Programs, which bring together groups of leading experts to work on specific topics for extended periods. There is ample opportunity for collaboration with faculty and research staff at the local universities on research projects, co-supervising graduate students, organizing joint seminars and colloquia, and more. More information about research at Nordita can be found at http://www.nordita.org Only online applications will be accepted. The application procedure is posted on http://apps.nordita.org