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Case Western Reserve University, Department of Physics

PRIZE ID:
CWRU-Physics-MPPL202627 [#33023]
PRIZE Title: 
MICHELSON POSTDOCTORAL PRIZE LECTURESHIP
PRIZE Type:
Fellowship or award
Location:
Cleveland, Ohio 44106-7079, United States of America
Subject Area: 
Physics
Appl Deadline:
(posted 2026/10/09, listed until 2027/01/01)
Description:
   

Description

Nominations are invited for the 28th annual MICHELSON POSTDOCTORAL PRIZE LECTURESHIP, to be held Spring 2027, in the Dept. of Physics at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland OH, USA.

This prize will be awarded to a junior scholar active in any field of physics. The winner will spend one week in residence at Case Western and deliver 2 technical lectures and a colloquium. The lectureship carries an award of $3,000 in addition to travel expenses.

Eligibility: Nominees must have been awarded a PhD between 8/31/2018 and 8/31/2026 and as of 1/1/2027 may not hold any tenured, tenure-track or equivalent position.

Applications must be submitted to Academic Jobs Online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/33023. The required application materials are:

• Three letters of support from scientists who are not themselves eligible for the prize, at least one employed at an institution other than the nominee's. The letters should address the nominee's scientific accomplishments, promise, and ability to communicate effectively.

• CV, including publications

• an outline of the 2 technical talks and the colloquium talk. The deadline for receipt of all materials is January 1, 2027. Inquiries may be made to Prof. Kurt Hinterbichler at kurt.hinterbichler@case.edu

Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letters (optional)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Publication list
  • Outline of the 2 technical talks and the colloquium talk
  • Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
And anything else requested in the description.

Further Info:
https://physics.case.edu
 
Case Western Reserve University
Physics Department
10900 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44106-7079