String Theory Postdocs at UBC

The string theory group in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of British Columbia invites applications for two or more postdoctoral appointments to start September 2007.

The group includes faculty members Joanna Karczmarek, Gordon Semenoff, Moshe Rozali, and Mark Van Raamsdonk together with additional faculty in related areas of gravitation (Bill Unruh, Kristin Schleich, Don Witt, Matthew Choptuik), particle phenomenology (Ariel Zhitnitsky, Kris Sigurdson, John Ng, Harry Lam), theoretical astrophysics/cosmology (Jeremy Heyl, Douglas Scott) and string-related mathematics (Jim Bryan).

Applicants should send a CV, publication list and statement of research interests and have 3 letters of recommendation sent by e-mail to mav@phas.ubc.ca or by mail to

  • Mark Van Raamsdonk
  • Department of Physics and Astronomy, UBC
  • 6224 Agricultural Road
  • Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z1
  • CANADA

    Review of applications will begin December 1st, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.