[PhilPhys] Apply by Jan 15: Rotman Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship in Foundations of Physics

[Rob Read]

On 2014-12-09, 2:19 PM, Rob Read wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Could you please remind graduate students in your area, and recent 
> graduates, about these postdocs?
>
> 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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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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