Simons-FAPESP Research Professor at ICTP-SAIFR in São Paulo

27.10.2026

Simons-FAPESP Research Professor at ICTP-SAIFR in São Paulo

The ICTP South American Institute for Fundamental Research (ICTP-SAIFR) announces the opening of a Simons-FAPESP research professor position in the area of cosmology/gravitational waves, although outstanding candidates from other areas can also apply. The international search committee includes Zvi Bern (UCLA), Scott Dodelson (Fermilab, chair), Gabriela Gonzalez (LSU), David Gross (UC Santa Barbara), Luis Lehner (Perimeter), Vivian Miranda (Stony Brook) and Antonio Riotto (Geneva). In addition to performing research and organizing activities, the new professor will assist in the teaching and supervising of Master’s and PhD students of IFT-UNESP. Successful candidates will be highly considered for a tenured position to be opened in cosmology/gravitational waves at ICTP-SAIFR/IFT-UNESP in 2027, and ICTP-SAIFR plans to begin hosting KITP-like programs in the near future. candidates are strongly encouraged to apply before January 22, 2027.

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