McDonald Institute Theory Fellowship

This position has an initial appointment of two years, with the possibility of a third year, subject to funding availability. Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton. The Department of Physics and the Theoretical Physics Institute at the University of Alberta are inviting applications for the McDonald Institute Theory Fellowships (MITF) in the field of theoretical astroparticle physics and dark matter phenomenology, to work with Prof. Nassim Bozorgnia. Candidates with interests and/or experience in dark matter physics are especially encouraged to apply. Top-ranked applications will be sent to the MI Theory Evaluation committee, who will allocate fellowships. First round offers will be made in January. The position is for 2 years (with a possible 3rd year subject to availability of research funding), beginning in Fall 2027. The University of Alberta is home to extensive theoretical and experimental particle and astroparticle physics expertise. Information on research activities within the Physics department at the University of Alberta can be found here: • https://www.ualberta.ca/physics/research/centre-for-particle-physics • https://www.ualberta.ca/physics/research/theoretical-physics-institute • https://www.ualberta.ca/physics/research