Posted on:		February 14, 2008
Employer:		University of Guelph
Job Location:		Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Job Category:		Academic Positions
Required Degree:		Doctorate
Salary:		Commensurate with qualifications

We are looking for candidates who will complement and reinforce our strengths in this research area and closely related fields. All areas of theoretical gravitational physics will be considered, but preference will be given to the following areas: numerical relativity, relativistic astrophysics, theoretical interface with experimental and observational gravitational physics, gravitational-wave source modeling and data analysis. The successful candidate has the additional possibility of an associate position with Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics in Waterloo and will benefit from our established and active involvement with the Shared Hierarchical Academic Research Computing Network (SHARCNET).

The Guelph Physics Department has 18 faculty and offers strong programs in teaching and research to the Ph.D. level. The graduate and research programs are enhanced by participation in the Guelph-Waterloo Physics Institute (GWPI) and the Biophysics Interdepartmental Group (BIG). Guelph faculty members collaborate with many off-campus research facilities including the Canadian Light Source and TRIUMF. Experimental and theoretical research areas include biophysics, soft and hard condensed matter, gravitational, subatomic, and atomic and molecular physics. For more information, see the Department's web site at http://www.physics.uoguelph.ca.

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in theoretical gravitational physics or a closely related field and will have demonstrated exceptional strength in independent research. The candidate will also have proven ability or demonstrated potential for teaching and will take part in the Department’s teaching program at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. To apply, submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, publications list, and names and addresses of three professional references to:

R.L. Brooks, Chair
Department of Physics
University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1

Consideration of applications will begin 31 March 2008 but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. The University of Guelph is committed to an Employment Equity Program that includes special measures to achieve diversity among its faculty and staff. We therefore particularly encourage applications from qualified aboriginal Canadians, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities and women. The appointment is subject to final budgetary approval.