The closing date for receipt of applications: 01/15/2008
The University of California, Riverside, is undergoing major expansion in Astronomy, with a number of new faculty positions in this area planned for the next few years. The fellow will have full access to the facilities offered by the University of California, including the Lick Observatory and, on a collaborative basis, the two 10-m Keck telescopes.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents at the time of application, and must have no more than 3 years of postdoctoral experience at a university or other academic institution. Interested candidates in any area of Astronomy/Cosmology are encouraged to apply. For queries please contact Prof. B. Mobasher (bahram.mobasher@ucr.edu), Prof. G. Canalizo (gabriela.canalizo@ucr.edu) or Prof. G. Wilson (gillian.wilson@ucr.edu).
To apply, send two copies of the following: 1) curriculum vitae, 2) statement of proposed research (up to 5 pages, including an explanation of the project, the faculty member(s) who would serve as mentors, and a brief discussion of how the work would build on the applicantŐs dissertation research), 3) at least 2 publications or dissertation chapters, 4) three letters of reference, one of which must be from the dissertation advisor, and 5) a brief statement about any of the candidateŐs activities that have helped to foster diversity among scientists (e.g., mentoring programs or outreach). In addition, a brief statement from the proposed faculty mentor(s) agreeing to advise the applicant must be provided. Materials should be sent by mail to the address above and must be postmarked by January 15, 2008. The recipient of the award will be announced in March, 2008.