Ciera Postdoctoral Fellowships at Northwestern University
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
CIERA - Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Dearborn Observatory
2131 Tech Drive
Evanston, IL 60208-2900, USA
Tel: 847-491-8646
Postal Submissions: Attention: William Finney at address above
E-mail Submissions (Preferred): ciera@northwestern.edu
Application Deadline: 12/31/2009
The new Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics (CIERA) at Northwestern University invites applications for Center Postdoctoral Fellowships. Fellows will be expected to work independently and pursue an interdisciplinary research program in any area of astrophysics that potentially intersects with other fields such as computer science, applied math, planetary science, astrobiology, chemistry, or electrical engineering. In addition to astrophysicists we encourage applications from recent Ph.D. graduates in those other fields who are interested in switching to astrophysics and/or applying their knowledge from another field to astrophysical problems. More information about CIERA and its activities can be found at http://ciera.northwestern.edu
Fellowship appointments will be for a 3-year term (with the possibility of extension) starting in September 2010. The initial annual stipend is $60,000, plus a competitive benefits package, and a research budget of $15,000 per year.
Applicants should send a complete curriculum vitae including a list of publications, a brief statement of research accomplishments and future plans for interdisciplinary research in astrophysics, and arrange for at least 3 letters of recommendation to be sent to the above address. Email submissions are preferred. Please clearly state the title of the position for which you are applying in your cover letter and in the subject of your e-mail. Applicants must receive their Ph.D. prior to appointment. Applications from women and minority candidates are especially encouraged.
The application deadline is December 31, 2009.