Where Can I Find Theoretical Postdoc Advertisements?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding theoretical postdoc advertisements, particularly in the field of gravity and related theoretical physics. Participants share various resources and platforms for job listings, while also discussing their personal experiences and strategies in the job search process.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions hyperspace and academicjobsonline as resources for postdoc adverts and seeks additional suggestions.
  • Another participant suggests spires-jobs as an additional resource and inquires if others have more options.
  • A participant emphasizes the importance of being a member of the APS in the US and mentions the APS/AIP career website and conferences as key resources for job searching.
  • The original poster indicates they are based in the UK and expresses gratitude for the APS career website, noting they are also looking to broaden their search beyond recommendations from their supervisor.
  • A participant recommends checking the IoP job website, assuming the original poster is a member, to find more relevant listings.
  • The original poster responds that they have already looked at the IoP job website, now known as brightrecruits.com, but finds it lacking in their specific field, primarily featuring condensed matter or experimental positions.
  • The original poster reiterates their belief that hyperspace, academicjobsonline, and spires-jobs are the best resources they have found for theoretical postdoc positions.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the usefulness of certain job listing websites, but there is no consensus on the best resources, as individual experiences and field-specific needs vary.

Contextual Notes

Some participants highlight the importance of location and membership in professional organizations, which may influence the availability of job listings. The discussion reflects varying levels of access to resources based on geographic and institutional affiliations.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals seeking theoretical postdoc positions in physics, particularly in gravity and related fields, may find the shared resources and experiences beneficial.

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Where to people usually look for postdoc adverts?

I am aware of hyperspace and academicjobsonline but are these the only places to check? (I am interested in theoretical ads, specifically gravity etc)
 
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there is also spires-jobs. Does no one else have anything?
 
You neglected to mention where you are, or where you are looking for such position.

In the US, by this time, you should be a member of the APS, and should have known about (i) the APS/AIP career website and (ii) have attended conferences such as the APS March/April meetings where a lot of potential employers post their jobs and even conduct job interviews there. These are the most common ways people look for postdocs.

However, you should have also made use of your professors/supervisor, who should have an inkling on who's looking for postdocs, or at the very least, give you some leads or contacts.

Zz.
 
I'm in the UK. Thanks for the APS career website, I will look there too, but previously this hadn't been mentioned to me. I have of course talked about this with supervisor and my primary applications are to places he has recommended, however at this stage I am trying to broaden my search also for which such job listings sites are pretty useful.
 
LAHLH said:
I'm in the UK. Thanks for the APS career website, I will look there too, but previously this hadn't been mentioned to me. I have of course talked about this with supervisor and my primary applications are to places he has recommended, however at this stage I am trying to broaden my search also for which such job listings sites are pretty useful.

Then you should look at the IoP job website, which I'm guessing there is one, and which I would think you are a member of already by now.

Zz.
 
yep, already done that (I think it's now known as brightrecruits.com), not much in my field unfortunately-seems to be mostly condensed matter or more experimental stuff, as I say I believe hyperspace, academicjobsonline, spires-jobs to be the best places for theory postdocs I have found. Just wanted to check if any other similar sites likes these existed.
 

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