Enrico Fermi/Robert R. McCormick Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
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. 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.
To apply for the Enrico Fermi and/or the Robert R. McCormick Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, send materials to: Fermi/McCormick Fellowship Committee, Enrico Fermi Institute, Office of the Director, 5640 S. Ellis Avenue, RI-183, Chicago, Illinois 60637, USA, or by email to:
One application is sufficient to be considered for both research fellowships. 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
- Three letters of recommendation:
Candidates should ensure that letters of recommendation are sent by mail or email to the above address. Letters should be from faculty members or senior research scientists who are active in the field of study in question. Applicants who submit their materials by November 10th 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 Sandy Heinz at: ccsheinz@uchicago.edu in case of 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 foreign applicants.