[PhilPhys] Rotman Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship in Foundations of Physics

[Rob Read]

Hi all,

Could you please share information about this postdoc with graduating 
students, and recent doctoral graduates?

Thanks,
Rob

*Postdoctoral Fellowship in Foundations of Physics*

The Rotman Institute of Philosophy invites applications for a 
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Foundations of Physics. The Fellowship will 
provide a new scholar in foundations of physics with a unique 
opportunity to pursue his or her chosen areas of scholarly research in 
collaboration with physicists and philosophers. For suitable candidates, 
it may be possible to hold a Postdoctoral Fellowship jointly between the 
Rotman Institute and the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics.

The Rotman Institute of Philosophy is situated in one of Canada's 
leading departments of philosophy. It brings together philosophers and 
scientists to work on problems of global significance. Rotman faculty 
include two Canada Research Chair holders, and within the philosophy of 
physics, faculty pursue special interests in the foundations of quantum 
mechanics, history and philosophy of space-time theories, and the 
philosophy of cosmology, as well as in connections between physical 
theory and general questions in methodology, epistemology, and metaphysics.

The Postdoctoral Fellowship in Foundations of Physics has a one-year 
term with the possibility of renewal for a second year. The Fellow will 
be supervised by faculty from the Rotman Institute of Philosophy. She or 
he will have an office within the Rotman Institute. Fellows are required 
to involve themselves fully in the research life of the Institute by 
conducting research leading to peer-reviewed publications and conference 
presentations, and by participating in conferences, research groups, 
reading groups, and outreach activities.

Candidates must have had a PhD in philosophy or physics or related field 
conferred within five years of the start of the Fellowship. All PhD 
requirements must be completed by the starting date of this Postdoctoral 
Fellowship. The stipend is $40,500 CDN. Additionally, the Fellow will be 
provided a research allowance of $5,000 CDN.

Apply online at 
http://www.rotman.uwo.ca/postdoctoral-fellow-job-postings/. After 
creating a profile, apply by clicking 'Apply Now', fill in all fields, 
uploading your curriculum vitae, writing sample of no more than 8000 
words, and research statement, as PDF documents. You will also be asked 
to enter the email addresses of your referees that will be sending your 
letter of reference. You will receive a URL to share with them to submit 
their letter of reference. You can return and check your profile to see 
if your referees have submitted their letter. If you have problems, 
please email rotman at uwo.ca <mailto:rotman at uwo.ca>.

Online applications are strongly encouraged, but if you are not able to 
apply on online, you may send a curriculum vitae, writing sample of no 
more than 8000 words, research statement, and three letters of reference 
to: Carol Suter, 2150A Stevenson Hall, Western University, 1151 Richmond 
St, London, Ontario, Canada N6A 5B8. Letters of reference for hard-copy 
applications should come directly from referees.

Candidates who wish to be considered for a joint fellowship position 
with the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics should indicate 
this interest in their cover letter.They must also submit an application 
to both the Rotman Institute and to the Perimeter Institute; see 
http://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/about/careers/positions/2014-postdoctoral-fellowship 
for instructions for submission to the Perimeter Institute.

Review of applications will begin on Jan. 15, 2015 and will continue 
until the position is filled. Applicants should have fluent oral and 
written communication skills in English. All qualified candidates are 
encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents 
will be given priority. Western University is committed to employment 
equity and welcomes applications from all qualified women and men, 
including visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with 
disabilities.




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Rob Read*
Administrative Assistant
Rotman Institute of Philosophy
<http://www.rotman.uwo.ca/> *Western University*
Stevenson Hall, Rm. 2150E
London, ON, Canada, N6A 5B8
e. robread at uwo.ca
p. 519.661.2111 x85740
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