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York University and the Perimeter Institute for
Theoretical Physics
Joint Faculty Position in Theoretical Astrophysics, Particle Physics, or Cosmology
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at York University in Toronto and the nearby Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics invite applications for a
joint appointment in the general area of Theoretical Astrophysics, Particle Physics, or Cosmology, to begin July 1, 2012. This is a tenure-track faculty
position at York, in combination with an associate faculty position at the Perimeter Institute. Rank will be commensurate with qualifications and
experience; exceptional senior applicants may be considered. The appointee will be expected to spend significant amounts of time at both locations,
and will have a correspondingly reduced teaching load.
We seek both established scientists who are leaders internationally in their fields and young scientists who show exceptional promise of becoming
leaders. We especially seek individuals who are interested in communicating with both astronomers and particle physicists and promoting interactions
between the two communities. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a strong, externally-funded research program and to contribute
to physics and astronomy education and excellence in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate must have a PhD
along with suitable postdoctoral experience, and must be eligible for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies at York University.
The Perimeter Institute is a non-profit research institute devoted to foundational theoretical physics research, and is in the midst of a substantial
expansion of its faculty. It currently has strong research efforts across a wide range of interrelated areas, including Cosmology, String Theory, Quantum
Gravity, Quantum Foundations, Quantum Information, Particle Physics, Condensed Matter Physics and Mathematical Physics. Further information can
be found at www.perimeterinstitute.ca.
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The Department of Physics and Astronomy at York University has strong research groups in both astronomy and high-energy physics. Astronomical
research foci include active galactic nuclei, the evolution of galaxies and their constituents, cosmic structure, and galaxy formation. Research foci in
high-energy physics include lattice gauge theory, QCD, neutrinos, heavy quarks, and physics beyond the Standard Model. Astronomers regularly
undertake optical and infrared observations with facilities such as the Gemini Observatories and the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope and radio
observations via VLBI. Particle physicists are involved in high-energy experiments at CERN, Fermilab, and J-PARC. Further information can be
found at www.physics.yorku.ca.
To guarantee full consideration, please apply online by January 15, 2012. Please submit a curriculum vitae, a summary of seminal research
contributions, and an outline of research plans. Also, please identify three individuals who are willing to supply letters of recommendation.
Applications should be submitted to
http://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/Joint_Perimeter_York_Faculty.
York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York’s web site at
www.yorku.ca/acadjobs,
or a copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at 416.736.5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however,
Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
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University of
Toronto Scarborough
Tenure-track position in Theoretical and Computational Planetary Physics
The Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences (DPES) at the University of
Toronto Scarborough invites applications for a full-time, tenure- stream,
position in Theoretical and Computational Planetary Physics. The position
will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will commence July 1, 2012.
As part of an expansion in the broad field of the evolution of solar and extrasolar
planets, the Physics and Astrophysics Group within the Department especially
welcomes applications from researchers working in the fields of Geodynamics
and/or the Structure of the Earth and Planetary Interiors. Areas of interest include
the early and subsequent evolution of rocky and/or icy planetary objects; including
deep interior, lithosphere, and surface processes; planetary rotation dynamics; and
planetary materials and deep interior structure.
Applicants working in analytical and modelling focused research areas are
particularly sought. High performance computing will be supported through access
to distributed and shared memory computer clusters accessed via SciNet (see
www.scinet.utoronto.ca), and initiatives to construct a GPU-based computer cluster
at UTSC.
Applicants should have a completed PhD. Demonstrated excellence in research and a
commitment to excellence in teaching are essential. The successful applicant will
teach courses in physics and/or astrophysics at undergraduate level and physics,
geophysics or astrophysics at graduate level. The successful candidate will also hold
a graduate appointment in one or both of the University of Toronto's tri-campus
graduate Department of Physics and Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics
and will be expected to teach it its graduate programs and supervise graduate
students. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Information about DPES can be found at the departmental website
(www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~physsci).
Applications will be accepted until February 15, 2012. Applicants are asked to send
a letter of application including a full curriculum vitae, teaching dossier, concise
descriptions of current research activity and graduate student supervision
experience, and future research plans. We strongly encourage you to submit your
application online. If you are unable to apply online (or alternately have large
documents to send), please submit your application and other materials
electronically as a Word document or a PDF file to dyer@astro.utoronto.ca. or send
them directly to the Associate Chair at the following address:
Professor Charles Dyer
Associate Chair, Physics and Astrophysics
Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences
University of Toronto Scarborough
1265 Military Trail
Scarborough, Ontario
CANADA M1C 1A4
Applicants should provide a list of three persons who can be contacted by the search
committee for a letter of reference once the short list of candidates is established. All
application materials must be received by the application deadline.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community
and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women,
Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups,
and others who may contribute to the further
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Université de Montréal
Professeure ou professeur d’astrophysique
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Le Département de physique sollicite des candidatures pour occuper un
poste à temps plein de professeure ou de professeur de physique, avec une
spécialisation en astrophysique théorique, au rang d’adjoint.
Fonctions
Le candidat retenu sera appelé à enseigner aux trois cycles, à encadrer
des étudiants aux études supérieures, à poursuivre des activités de
recherche, de publication et de rayonnement ainsi qu’à contribuer aux
activités de l’institution.
Exigences
- Doctorat en physique, avec spécialisation en astrophysique comportant
une solide base en modélisation théorique.
- Aptitudes marquées pour l’enseignement.
- Publications témoignant d’une contribution exceptionnelle à la recherche
en astrophysique.
- Le candidat retenu devra poursuivre un vigoureux programme de recherche
en astrophysique et contribuer aux activités du Groupe d’astronomie et
d’astrophysique de l’Université de Montréal
(www.astro.umontreal.ca/groupe).
- Maîtrise de la langue française.*
Entrée en fonction : à compter du 1er juin 2012.
Clôture du concours
Le dossier de candidature, constitué d’une lettre de motivation, d’un
curriculum vitæ, d’un exemplaire de publications ou de travaux de
recherche récents et d’un résumé des activités de recherche présentes et
envisagées, doit parvenir à au directeur du département, M. Yves Lépine,
à l’adresse électronique suivante (yves.lepine@umontreal.ca) au plus tard
le 30 novembre 2011.
Les candidats doivent également demander à trois personnes de faire
parvenir une lettre de recommandation au directeur du département à
l’adresse donnée ci-dessus.
Les personnes intéressées trouveront des renseignements sur le Département
de physique en consultant le site Web à l’adresse suivante :
www.phys.umontreal.ca
* Politique linguistique de l’Université de Montréal
L’Université de Montréal est une université québécoise de langue
française, à rayonnement international. Dans le cadre du renouvellement de
son corps professoral, elle intensifie le recrutement des meilleurs
spécialistes dans le monde et s’assure par ailleurs que, conformément à la
Politique linguistique de l’Université de Montréal
[
http://www.direction.umontreal.ca/secgen/recueil/politique_linguistique.html],
les professeurs qu’elle recrute qui ne maîtrisent pas le français à leur
entrée en fonction bénéficient d’un programme de soutien à l’apprentissage
de la langue française.
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Professor of Astrophysics, Université de Montréal
The Department of Physics invites applications for a full-time
tenure-track position as Assistant Professor in Physics with a
specialization in theoretical astrophysics.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to teach at all three levels of
the curriculum, supervise graduate students, engage in ongoing research
and publication, and contribute to the academic life and reputation of the
institution.
Requirements
- PhD in Physics, with a specialization in astrophysics and a strong
background in theoretical modeling.
- Commitment to excellence in teaching.
- A record of outstanding research achievements in Astrophysics.
- The candidate will be expected to join the Université de Montréal
Astronomy and Astrophysics Group and contribute to its activities
(www.astro.umontreal.ca/groupe).
- Proficiency in the French language. The Université de Montréal is a
Québec university with an international reputation. French is the
language of instruction. To renew its teaching faculty, the University
is intensively recruiting the world’s best specialists. In
accordance with the institution’s language policy
[
http://www.direction.umontreal.ca/secgen/recueil/politique_linguistique.html]
the Université de Montréal provides support for newly-recruited
faculty to attain proficiency in French.
Starting Date : From June 1, 2012
Deadline
The complete application, including a curriculum vitae, copies of recent
publications and research, a list of publications, and a summary of
current and planned research activities, must be received at the following
electronic address (yves.lepine@umontreal.ca) by November 30, 2011.
Three letters of recommendation are to be sent directly to the department
director at the above address.
For more information about the Department of Physics, please consult the
Web site at: www.phys.umontreal.ca
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CANADIAN INSTITUTE FOR THEORETICAL ASTROPHYSICS (CITA)
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS
CANADIAN INSTITUTE FOR THEORETICAL ASTROPHYSICS (CITA)
Postdoctoral research fellowships beginning September 1, 2012 are being offered at the Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics. A Ph.D. in any field of theoretical astrophysics is required. Fellows are expected to carry out original research in theoretical astrophysics under the general supervision of the permanent faculty whose interests include: cosmology, interstellar matter, nuclear and relativistic astrophysics, solar physics, star and planet formation, high energy astrophysics.
We only accept electronic submissions. Visit the CITA website at: http://www.cita.utoronto.ca for application instructions. Applicants will be asked to submit a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and arrange for three letters of recommendation. The deadline for applications and all letters of recommendation is November 15, 2011.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POSITIONS
CITA is a national centre for theoretical astrophysics located at the University of Toronto. CITA expects to offer one or more Research Associate positions of three to five years duration. The start date will be September 1, 2012. Applicants should have an excellent research record in astrophysics and postdoctoral experience. Funds will be available for travel and other research expenses. The primary duty is to carry out original research in theoretical astrophysics, but Research Associates are also expected to work with postdoctoral fellows and to assist with the administration of the Institute. All applicants for these positions are also considered automatically for postdoctoral fellowships.
We only accept electronic submissions. Visit the CITA website at: http://www.cita.utoronto.ca for application instructions. Applicants will be asked to submit a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and arrange for three letters of recommendation. The deadline for applications and all letters of recommendation is November 15, 2011.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
This is an international search. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
NATIONAL POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS
CITA is a national centre for theoretical astrophysics located at the University of Toronto. As part of its mandate to promote research throughout Canada, the Institute provides partial support for postdoctoral fellows working in theoretical astrophysics or closely related fields at Canadian universities other than the University of Toronto, through its National Fellows Program.
The responsibility for identifying and nominating potential CITA National Fellows who will work at a given university lies with the faculty at that university. Only faculty at Canadian universities may submit nominations. The deadline for these nominations November 15, 2011 for fellowships to start in September 2012. Please check with the nominating institution for their internal deadlines.
If you are interested in applying for National Fellowships at other universities in Canada, please contact any of the following faculty by email or check department websites for further research and application details:
Professor Alan Coley, Dalhouisie University ( aac@mathstat.dal.ca )
Professor Hough Couchman, McMaster University ( couchman@mcmaster.ca)
Professor Andrei Frolov, Simon Fraser University ( http://www.sfu.ca/physics/cosmology/ )
Professor Falk Herwig, University of Victoria ( fherwig@uvic.ca)
Professor Natasha Ivanova, University of Alberta ( http://www.ualberta.ca/~ivanova1/ )
Professor Luis Lehner, University of Guelph ( llehner@uoguelph.ca)
Professor Eric Poisson, University of Guelph ( epoisson@uoguelph.ca)
Professor Douglas Scott, University of British Columbia ( http://www.astro.ubc.ca/citafellow.html )
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CITA,
University of Toronto
Assistant or
Associate Professor
The Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics (CITA), a national centre for theoretical astrophysics hosted by the University of Toronto,
invites applications for a tenure-stream faculty position, to commence July 1, 2012. The search is open to candidates at the Assistant or
Associate Professor level.
Applicants from any area of theoretical astrophysics, cosmology and early universe physics are encouraged to apply; we seek candidates
with exceptionally strong and internationally recognized research records, and outstanding promise of future research accomplishments.
Additional selection criteria include demonstrated excellence in teaching, in particular working with research fellows, graduate and
undergraduate students, and to assume a leadership role in administering CITA’s active postdoctoral and visitor programs. The successful
candidate will demonstrate excellence in research and have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching. Salary will be commensurate
with qualifications and experience.
CITA is an institute within the Faculty of Arts and Science, University of Toronto. The present complement of research staff includes six
faculty and over 25 research fellows. The unique research environment at CITA is enhanced by close ties to the Department of Astronomy
and Astrophysics, the Dunlap Institute, the Department of Physics, and the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research Cosmology and Gravity Program.
We encourage applicants to apply online by clicking on the link http://www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty.htm
If you are unable to apply online,
please submit your application and other materials via e-mail to: citadmin@cita.utoronto.ca
using the subject line “Faculty Search”.
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a bibliography, a statement of research interests. Please arrange for three letters of
recommendation to be mailed directly to:
Prof. Norman Murray, Director
CITA, University of Toronto
60 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5S 3H8
All materials should reach CITA by December 1, 2011.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible
minority group members, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may
contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
This is an international search. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics
Dunlap Postdoctoral Fellowships in Astronomy and Astrophysics
Submission Address:
Attention: Prof. James R. Graham, Director
Dunlap Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of Toronto
50 St. George Street
Toronto, ON M5S 3H4 Canada
Email Submission Address: fellowships@di.utoronto.ca
Email Inquiries: director@di.utoronto.ca
Closing Date for Receipt of Applications: December 1, 2011
Related URLs
University of Toronto: http://www.utoronto.ca
Dunlap Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics: http://www.di.utoronto.ca
Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics: http://www.astro.utoronto.ca
Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics: http://www.cita.utoronto.ca
The University of Toronto invites applications for Dunlap Postdoctoral
Fellowships within the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics.
In renewing the Dunlap memorial, the Dunlap Institute will complement
and enhance existing strengths in the Department of Astronomy and
Astrophysics and the Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics.
Dunlap Fellows are expected to carry out original research in astronomy
and astrophysics, independently or in collaboration with Toronto faculty,
postdoctoral fellows, or students and to participate in the Institute's
outreach/education activities.
The Dunlap Institute anticipates initiating and embracing new
instrumentation and observational campaigns; exceptional candidates in
related instrumental/experimental, observational, or theoretical areas
are encouraged to apply. Toronto researchers are presently active in the
planning and exploitation of the Herschel Space Observatory, JWST, MOST,
and Planck and enjoy access to many national and international
observatories, including Gemini Observatory, Canada-France-Hawaii
Telescope, and James Clerk Maxwell Telescope. Toronto is also actively
engaged in developing the Gemini Planet Imager, Keck/NIRES, BLASTpol,
BRITE, SPIDER, Gemini/F2T2, an Arctic observatory, novel near-infrared
spectrographs for large telescopes, first light instrumentation for the
Thirty Meter Telescope, as well as potential involvement in a space dark
energy mission project. Major computing capacity is available in the
University's new SciNet facility, among the most powerful in the world.
The appointment is initially for two years, with an expectation of
renewal for a third on satisfactory performance. The fellowship includes
a competitive annual stipend with funds for research, travel expenses,
relocation, and the opportunity to request additional research funds from
the Dunlap Institute. Appointment at the Research Associate level will
be considered where appropriate. The expected starting date is September
1, 2012. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, bibliography, and
statement of research interests, and arrange to have three letters of
recommendation sent to the above address by December 1, 2011. Further
information about the University of Toronto can be obtained through the
above URLs.
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University of Toronto
Assistant Professor
Requisition Title: Assistant Professor - Experimental Astrophysics or
Observational Astronomy - 1100834
Job Field: Tenure Stream
Faculty / Division: Faculty of Arts and Science
Department: Astronomy and Astrophysics
Campus: St. George (downtown Toronto)
Closing Date: 15/Nov/11
Description
The Dunlap Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics (DI) and the
Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics (DAA) at the University of
Toronto invite applications for a tenure-stream faculty appointment at
the rank of Assistant Professor to commence July 1, 2012.
The successful applicant will hold a joint appointment between the DAA
and the newly founded and rapidly growing DI. The Dunlap Institute's
expansion plans include a significant increase in our complement of
faculty and postdoctoral fellows over the next few years. We seek
candidates in experimental astrophysics or observational astronomy, and
encourage applicants with experience and interest in developing
innovative astronomical instrumentation and advanced observing
techniques, for instance those applicable to large and very large
optical, infrared, or sub-mm telescopes.
The successful applicant will have an outstanding research record and
potential to lead the development of the DI, augment the present research
strength of DAA, and have a demonstrated excellence in teaching and
research. The DI also welcomes candidates who will advance its commitment
to education and community outreach. Salary will be commensurate with
qualifications and experience. DAA and DI enjoy access to national
facilities including the CFHT, the Gemini Observatory, and ALMA. Canada
is also a partner in the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) consortium. DAA is
active in the BLASTpol and SPIDER balloon telescopes, the MOST and BRITE
satellites, the Herschel Space Observatory, the Planck Mission, and the
NIRES and OSIRIS instruments at Keck, Arctic site-testing and astronomy,
as well as planning and instrumental development for TMT. DAA and DI have
strong ties with the Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics
(CITA), which is hosted by the University of Toronto. The University of
Toronto (www.utoronto.ca) offers the opportunity to teach, conduct
research, and live in one of the most diverse cities in the world.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its
community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority
group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities,
members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the
further diversification of ideas.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority.
We encourage you to submit your application online by clicking on the
link below. If you are unable to apply online, please submit your
application and other materials to the following address via email at
astrochair@astro.utoronto.ca:
Professor H.K.C. Yee
Chair, Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Applicants should include a curriculum vitae and a statement of current
research interests with future plans. Applicants should also ask at least
three referees to send letters directly to the above departmental address
via e-mail at astrochair@astro.utoronto.ca,
by the closing date, which is 15 November 2011.
Please visit
https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/moresearch.ftl?lang=en
and apply online to the job posting #1100834
For more information about the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics
and the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics, please visit
http://www.astro.utoronto.ca/
or http://www.di.utoronto.ca/
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Le Centre de recherche en astrophysique du Québec (CRAQ)
Stage postdoctoral en astrophysique à l’Université de Montréal
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Le Centre de recherche en astrophysique du Québec (CRAQ) offre un stage
postdoctoral en astrophysique à l’Université de Montréal (Québec, Canada).
Le CRAQ est un organisme interuniversitaire regroupant les astrophysiciens
de l’Université de Montréal, de l’Université Laval, de l’Université McGill
et de l’Université Bishop’s. Les candidats devront œuvrer dans un domaine
de l’astrophysique rejoignant les intérêts de recherche des professeurs du
groupe d’astronomie de l’Université de Montréal, qui incluent
l’astrophysique stellaire, les planètes extrasolaires, la physique solaire
et l’instrumentation astronomique (voir http://craq-astro.ca pour des
informations additionnelles). Le candidat doit posséder un Ph.D. en
physique ou en astronomie.
Les candidats possédant l’expérience requise sont encouragés à postuler.
Prière de faire parvenir avant le 1er décembre 2011 votre CV, une
description de vos projets de recherche, une lettre de présentation ainsi
que les coordonnées de deux répondants (incluant les adresses courriel) au
soin de Dr. Pierre Bergeron (bergeron@astro.umontreal.ca). Le poste est
ouvert dès le 1er janvier 2012 et doit être comblé avant le 1er juin 2012.
La durée du stage est de deux ans avec un prolongement possible d’un an.
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Post-doctoral position in astrophysics at the Université de Montréal
The Centre for Research in Astrophysics of Québec (CRAQ) is opening a
post-doctoral position at the Université de Montréal (Québec, Canada). The
CRAQ is a collaborative research centre whose members include
astrophysicists from the Université de Montréal, the Université Laval,
McGill University, and Bishop’s University. The candidates are expected to
carry out original research in a field of astrophysics overlapping with
the research interests of the permanent faculty at the Université de
Montréal, which include stellar astrophysics, extrasolar planets, solar
physics, and astronomical instrumentation (see
http://craq-astro.ca/index_en.php for further information).
A Ph.D. in physics or astronomy is required.
Potential candidates with the required expertise are encouraged to apply,
and should send before December 1st, 2011 their CV, research proposal,
cover letter and contact details of two referees (including email
addresses) to Dr. Pierre Bergeron (bergeron@astro.umontreal.ca). The
successful candidate could start as early as January 1st, 2012 and no
later than June 1st, 2012. The position is for two years, with a possible
extension of one year.
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