Contact: apply[AT]perimeterinstitute.caLocation: Waterloo, Canada
Each year Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics invites applications for postdoctoral positions, including named fellowships, from new and recent PhDs working in fundamental theoretical physics.
Our areas of research include:
Cosmology
Mathematical physics
Particle physics
Quantum fields and strings
Quantum foundations
Quantum information
Quantum gravity
Quantum matter
Strong gravity
Importantly, research at Perimeter focuses on the intersections of those research areas. Most postdoctoral positions are offered for a period of three years. You may be eligible to hold a named four year postdoctoral fellowship. Senior five-year fellowships are also available. Fellowships may, in addition, be offered jointly between Perimeter and partner institutes and universities.
Perimeter Institute offers a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment with maximum research freedom and opportunity to collaborate within and across fields. We welcome applications from highly creative and intellectually adventurous theorists. Perimeter offers:
– comprehensive support including a generous research and travel fund
– opportunities to invite visiting collaborators
– help and support for organizing workshops and conferences
– a mentoring system that provides you with feedback and support to flourish as an independent researcher
Applications are due November 8, 2024, however, applications submitted after this date will be considered until all positions are filled. Referees may also continue to submit their references past this deadline.
Apply Online
Recruitment for the 2025-26 academic year has begun. To submit your application, please apply online at https://perimeterinstitute.ca/jobs/perimeter-postdoctoral-program.
Compensation ($USD):
Annual Salary: $55,000 to $60,000
Stipend: $5,900
Perimeter Institute offers comprehensive extended health care (i.e. medical, dental, etc.) for primary resident and eligible dependents residing in Ontario.