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Title Postdoctoral Research Positions in the GRASP (Gravity Spacetime and Particle Physics) Initiative at Harvard University

School Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Department/Area High-energy Particle Physics

Position Description

Postdoctoral Research Positions in the GRASP Initiative at Harvard University

The Gravity, Spacetime, and Particle Physics ( GRASP ) Initiative, an exciting new opportunity led by Professor Lisa Randall, is now accepting applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in high energy theory. We anticipate a dynamic environment with interactions with many interesting visitors as well as the members of the Harvard theory group.

Positions begin in the academic year 2024-2025 and can begin as early as July 2024. The appointment would be at the rank of Postdoctoral Fellow. The initial appointment is for two years, with a third year contingent upon continued funding and research collaboration.

Applications should consist of a letter of application, CV, and research statement. Please also provide three letters of recommendation from senior scientists who know your work.

Harvard University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applications and supporting materials should arrive by December 7, 2023 for full consideration. However, later applications may also be considered on a rolling basis.

Basic Qualifications

Candidates for this position must have completed their Ph.D. degree by the appointment start date; demonstrate outstanding research in high energy theory appropriate to the level of the position; and have the ability to identify and pursue research problems independently while working well in an interactive and dynamic setting.

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Contact Information

Melissa Curran

https://www.physics.harvard.edu

Department of Physics

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Harvard University

17 Oxford Street

Cambridge, MA 02138

Contact Email melissa_curran@fas.harvard.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.

Minimum Number of References Required 3

Maximum Number of References Allowed 5

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