2009 Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, University of Chicago, Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics: The KICP announces the 2009 Postdoctoral Research Fellowship opportunity. Scientists who have or expect a PhD in Physics, Astrophysics or related fields between September 2005 and September 2009 are invited to apply. Successful applicants will be expected to conduct original research in experimental, numerical or theoretical cosmology in an active interdisciplinary environment. Postdoctoral Scholars are appointed to renewable one-year terms up to three years. Our positions carry a competitive salary and benefits package. Institute Fellows have the freedom to work on any of the efforts in our Institute.

Research at the Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics (KICP), based at the University of Chicago, is focused on interdisciplinary topics in cosmological physics: characterizing dark energy, studying the inflationary era, exploring the formation of galaxies and structure in the Universe 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; development of the Dark Energy Survey; gravitational lensing studies; 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 also has active visitors, symposia, and education/outreach programs. Information about the KICP can be found at the KICP website.

To apply for the KICP Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, please submit your application by completing the Application form. Supplemental materials (Cover Letter [optional]; Curriculum Vitae; Research Statement; List of Publications) should be submitted as pdf files (each up to 10MB). The submission process will take ~ 15 - 20 minutes if you have all the necessary documents on hand. Please contact centerfellow2008kicp.uchicago.edu if you have any questions.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

• Cover Letter [optional]
• Curriculum Vitae
• Research Statement
• List of Publications
• 3 letters of recommendation

Review of applications will begin on November 17, 2008 for positions that will begin in the Summer or Fall of 2009. The positions will remain open until filled.

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Applicants should ensure that letters of recommendation are submitted by November 17, 2008. Letters of recommendation can be sent via the online Recommendation Letter form or emailed to: centerfellow2008kicp.uchicago.edu, or sent by mail to:
Stephan Meyer, Director
Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics
The University of Chicago
5640 South Ellis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
USA