About this position
Perimeter Institute Logo
- Perimeter Institute invites applications for postdoctoral positions
- from new and recent PhDs working in fundamental theoretical physics.
- Fellowships may, in addition, be offered jointly between Perimeter and
- partner institutes and universities.
- Perimeter Institute offers a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment
- with maximum research freedom and opportunity to collaborate within
- and across fields. We welcome applications from highly creative and
- intellectually adventurous theorists.
Perimeter offers:
- comprehensive support including generous research and travel funds and extended health care coverage
- opportunities to invite visiting collaborators
- a mentoring system that provides you with feedback and support to flourish as an independent researcher
- Interested candidates must submit their curriculum vitae, list of
- publications and a research statement. They must also arrange to have
- at least three (3) letters of recommendation submitted, following the
- instructions provided on theapplication page.
Consideration of applications will begin on November 6, 2026.
Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.
- The starting annual salary for this position is $79,000 CDN. Special
- fellowships are available for distinguished and senior candidates,
- with salaries aligned to the level of demonstrated research
- excellence. Perimeter’s compensation philosophy emphasizes fairness
- and transparency, ensuring alignment with both internal equity and
- external market benchmarks. Salary is reviewed on an annual basisand
- updated to remain competitive and equitable.
- Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics is a leading global centre
- for fundamental research in theoretical physics. The Institute offers
- an exceptional research environment and is currently staffed with 28
- Research Faculty, 17 Research Associate Faculty, and more than 150
- Postdoctoral Researchers and Graduate Students. The Institute’s very
- active visitor, seminar, conference, and workshop programs attract
- over 1,800 visitors each year. Perimeter’s research efforts include
- quantum matter, cosmology, mathematical physics, quantum fields and
- strings, quantum foundations, quantum gravity, quantum information,
- strong gravity, and particle physics. Perimeter also encourages
- applications at the intersection of artificial intelligence and its
- nine (9) core research areas.
Perimeter Researchers- Full List Here
- All qualifiedcandidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian
- citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Perimeter
- Institute is committed to diversity within its community and
- especially welcomes applications from racialized persons, women,
- Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with
- disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the
- further diversification of ideas.
- Perimeter Institute provides support throughout the application
- process for applicants with disabilities. We work with you to
- understand the impact of your disability to appropriately accommodate
- you during the application/interview process. Please contact
- accessibility@perimeterinstitute.ca for assistance.
How to apply
- Read the full advert on the source site — it carries the authoritative terms.
- Email the contact below with your CV and a short, specific message. See Emailing Professors.
- Prepare your SOP, CV, transcripts and referees before the deadline.
- Apply through the university's own portal. Never pay a fee to a third party.