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University of Waterloo
6 days ago
McDonald Institute Theory Postdoctoral Fellowships in Astroparticle Physics and Cosmology University of Waterloo in Canada
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Astronomy
Funding
Competitive salary and benefits, plus a research and travel allowance; appointment is for two years with a possible third year subject to funding.
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
Country
Canada
University
University of Waterloo
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About this position
The Waterloo Centre for Astrophysics at the University of Waterloo is inviting applications for McDonald Institute Theory Fellowships and McDonald Institute CITA Theory Fellowships in theoretical astroparticle physics and cosmology.
The fellowship is based at the WCA, where the successful fellow will work with members of the centre and engage with its broader research environment spanning theoretical, computational and observational astrophysics and cosmology. Named WCA researchers mentioned in the advert include Niayesh Afshordi, Mike Hudson, Will Percival and James Taylor.
The research focus is centered on connections between cosmology and particle physics, especially as probed by cosmological and astrophysical observations and by Canadian experiments. Specific themes mentioned include neutrino mass and dark matter, their implications for cosmological inference, and links to experiments such as SNO+, DarkSide-20k, SuperCDMS and XLZD.
Possible directions for the fellowship include studying the tension between cosmological and laboratory constraints on neutrino mass and consequences for neutrinoless double-beta decay searches; investigating the local dark-matter phase-space distribution and its impact on direct detection; and testing dark matter and cosmic growth with galaxy surveys, weak lensing and peculiar velocities. The advert also welcomes other ideas that connect astroparticle physics and cosmology.
The WCA participates in major cosmological surveys and brings together faculty, postdoctoral researchers and graduate students, creating a collaborative setting for theory work linked to large-scale observational programs and the experimental astroparticle community of the McDonald Institute.
Funding details
Competitive salary and benefits, plus a research and travel allowance; appointment is for two years with a possible third year subject to funding.
What's required
Applicants must hold a PhD in physics, astronomy or a related field by the start date. Applicants should also consult the University of Waterloo Postdoctoral Guidelines to ensure they meet eligibility criteria to become a Waterloo postdoctoral scholar before applying.
How to apply
Apply through AcademicJobsOnline (#33280). Submit a cover letter stating whether you wish to be considered for the McDonald Institute Theory Fellowship, the McDonald Institute CITA Theory Fellowship, or both; a CV with publication list; a research statement of up to three pages; and arrange for two or three referees to submit letters through AcademicJobsOnline.
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