Postdoc in cosmology at the University of Michigan

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Dragan Huterer
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Postdoc in cosmology at the University of Michigan

Post by Dragan Huterer » October 21 2008

The Department of Physics at the University of Michigan invites applications
for a postdoctoral position in theoretical cosmology starting September 1,
2009. The successful candidate will work with Profs. Dragan Huterer and Scott
Watson, and other members of the Michigan cosmology group. We are looking for
a candidate whose expertise can be in a broad range of topics, including
cosmic microwave background radiation, large-scale structure,
dark matter, dark energy, and particle physics phenomenology.

The University of Michigan has a very active program in cosmology, spanning
the fields of particle physics, experimental and theoretical cosmology, and
astrophysics. Michigan Center for Theoretical Physics (MCTP) attracts the world's
top physicists and astronomers through its conferences and visitor
program. Michigan is also an active member of the Dark Energy Survey (DES),
Supernova/Acceleration Probe (SNAP), and the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS).
The candidate will be urged to take advantage of this vibrant atmosphere.

The position is initially for two years, renewable for up to three total.
Applications can be sent either by email to both [Log in to view email] and
[Log in to view email] or by regular mail to Dragan Huterer, Department of Physics,
University of Michigan, 450 Church St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1040, USA.
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a publication list, a description
of research interests, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent
directly to the above emails or address. The deadline is January 1, 2009, but
applications will be considered until the position is filled. University of
Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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