The Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics (KICP) invites applications for one or more NSF Funded Postdoctoral Research Fellows (at the rank of Research Associate) from young scientists of exceptional ability and promise who will have received a PhD. in Physics, Astrophysics or related fields by September 2006.

The appointee(s) will be expected to conduct original research in experimental, numerical or theoretical cosmology in an interdisciplinary environment. The initial appointment is for one year, renewal annually, for up to three years. Our positions at the rank of Research Associate have competitive salaries and carry faculty-level benefits. Institute Fellows have the freedom to work on any of the efforts in our Institute.

Research at the KICP, based at the University of Chicago, is focused on interdisciplinary topics in cosmological physics: characterizing the Dark Energy, studying the inflationary era, and understanding the highest energy gamma and cosmic rays. Experimental studies of the CMB (polarization anisotropy and the Sunyaev-Zel'dovich effect) and Cosmic Infrared Background; analysis of cosmological data including CMB data and large-scale structure survey data; analysis of Sloan Digital Sky Survey data; high energy astrophysics with photons and cosmic rays; direct detection of Dark Matter particles and numerous topics in theoretical cosmology constitute the current slate of activities. The KICP is seeking to expand the fellowship program to include researchers working on innovative data analysis techniques for large-scale structure, CMB, and other cosmological data. The KICP also has active visitors, symposia, and education/outreach programs. Information about the KICP can be found at KICP website.

An application consisting of a Curriculum Vitae, a statement of research interests, and at least three letters of recommendation should be sent to: Email submission       Mailing Address centerfellowkicp.uchicago.edu       Stephan Meyer, Director Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics 5640 S. Ellis Avenue Chicago, IL 60637 Deadline for applications has passed for positions that will begin in the Summer or Fall of 2006.

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