Burke Fellows in Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics

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Publish Date: 
Thursday, September 1, 2016
Archive Date: 
Thursday, October 27, 2016
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Job Category: 
Post-doctoral Positions and Fellowships
Institution Classification/Type: 
Large Academic
Institution/Company: 
CALTECH
City: 
Pasadena
State/Province: 
CA
Country: 
United States of America
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Burke Fellows in Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics

California Institute of Technology

The Walter Burke Institute for Theoretical Physics at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) solicits applications for its Fellowship program. The Prize Fellowships at the Burke Institute offers an opportunity for outstanding recent and new Ph.D. recipients to perform research at Caltech for three years. They are selected by a faculty committee representing all areas of theoretical physics and astrophysics at Caltech and are provided with:

  • flexibility, support, and freedom in choosing research direction within theoretical physics and astrophysics (including but not limited to theoretical astrophysics/cosmology, condensed matter theory, general relativity, particle/string theory, physical mathematics, and quantum information),
  • an inclusive environment with faculty mentorship and activities organized by the Burke Institute to promote scientific exchanges and professional growth, and
  • an annual stipend/salary and an annual research fund that are comparable to those of other prestigious fellowships.

The Burke Fellowship program significantly expands and strengthens the existing Prize Fellowship program at Caltech. The Prize Fellowship program has been successful with over 95 percent of the more than 120 former fellows holding distinguished academic positions, as shown here http://burkeinstitute.caltech.edu/CurrentFellows

We encourage all candidates to apply by November 15, 2016. Applicants should submit curriculum vitae (with email address and citizenship), a statement of research interests, and a list of publications at this application website https://applications.caltech.edu/job/burke.  Applicants should also ensure that at least three letters of reference are submitted on their behalf to this website.

Burke Fellowship applicants will automatically be considered for other available postdoctoral positions. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Email inquiries regarding the application process may be sent to [email protected].

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No benefits information has been provided by the employer.

Application Deadline: 
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Current Status of Position: 
No Status Given (Opted Out)
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