Enrico Fermi/Robert R. McCormick Postdoctoral Research Fellowships - 2010
These postdoctoral research fellowships are intended to attract outstanding early-career scientists to the University of Chicago. We expect to award two fellowships each year to candidates from a pool of international applicants.
The initial appointment is for one year, renewable annually, for up to three years. The appointment carries a salary of $54,000 per annum with an additional allocation of up to $6,000 for independent research support. Appointees are given the freedom of either working independently or associating with EFI faculty in a research area of common interest. Appointment would be at the University internal rank of Postdoctoral Scholar. Please note that the position of Postdoctoral Scholar is open only to those individuals who are less than seven years beyond attainment of the Ph.D. degree. Priority will be given to those who received their Ph.D. in 2006 or later. There are no teaching responsibilities with this position.
The Enrico Fermi Institute is an interdisciplinary research unit within the Division of Physical Sciences of the University of Chicago. The Institute's activities include the following: string theory and theoretical high-energy physics, experimental high-energy physics, theoretical astrophysics and cosmology, experimental astrophysics and space physics, infrared and optical astronomy, cosmic microwave background observations, general relativity, cosmochemistry, scanning electron & ion microscopy, secondary ion mass spectrometry.
One application is sufficient to be considered for both research fellowships. Instructions and a link to the fellowship application can be found at:
http://enricofermi.uchicago.edu/efifmc .
Candidates will be asked to supply the following documents: cover letter; curriculum vitae; bibliography of publications and preprints; description of research interests to be pursued at the University. All application materials must be submitted electronically.
At least three letters of recommendation will be required from faculty members or senior research scientists who are active in the field of study in question. Referees must submit their letters electronically at:
http://enricofermi.uchicago.edu/efifmc/recommendation-form.php .
Candidates who submit completed applications by November 16, 2009 will be given priority consideration. Review of applications will begin at that time and candidates will be notified of the results by late December. Contact fshipfmc@ulysses.uchicago.edu with any questions.
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It also participates in the Exchange Visitor Program and will facilitate the granting of visas to international applicants.