If I were Garrett Lisi, I'd postdoc at Nottingham

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The discussion centers on the ideal postdoctoral opportunities for physicist Garrett Lisi, with a focus on Nottingham's quantum geometry/gravity institute led by John Barrett. Participants express preferences for various institutions, including Perimeter Institute, Penn State, and UC Riverside, highlighting the importance of collaborative environments for advancing E8 theory. The conversation also touches on cultural biases in academia regarding visibility and the ideal settings for scholarly work. Ultimately, Nottingham emerges as a favored choice due to its conducive atmosphere for research and collaboration.

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If you were in Garrett's shoes where would you go?

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  • #31
Well, I don't think that Dr Lisi would put up with the British weather. But that aside, can I suggest Liverpool University.

The high energy physics department comprises some brilliant experimentalists. To search for the monopole, one has to consider something amazing.

By all accounts, Garrett is an amazing theorist, who would complement this group
 
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I liked living in Nottingham.. both the campus and city were nice. I don't like big cities, Nottingham is just the right size. And they have a lake on campus.. with boats. Fun.
That said, Christchurch is lovely too :-)
As for the actual academic side, ah well it's up to him isn't it..