The Physics Department of the University of Washington is pleased to host the Hans G. Dehmelt Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. This program, established in 2024, is named in honor of Professor Hans Dehmelt, the first Nobel laureate at the University of Washington. Hans was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1989 in recognition of his pioneering work in the development of methods to trap a single charged ion, allowing measurements of fundamental properties such as the magnetic moment of the electron with unprecedented precision.
Dehmelt Postdoctoral Fellowship awards are intended to support outstanding early career researchers in physics. The fellowships will have a three-year term with an annual stipend of $84,000 (plus yearly adjustments for inflation) and an annual research fund of $10,000 to be used in support of research and professional travel. Eligible recipients will be considered annually, with the intention of appointing at least one new Fellow per year. Candidates should have demonstrated exceptional research creativity, accomplishment, and promise, combined with effective communication and a commitment to the fostering of an inclusive research environment.
Applications for the program begin with nomination by an established senior researcher, who is asked to provide a brief statement of why the candidate is suitable for this highly selective program and to identify a UW faculty member likely to be familiar with the candidate's field of interest and with whom the candidate might collaborate. University policy requires that candidates have proof of conferral of their PhD, and have not already worked for more than two years as a postdoctoral researcher, prior to starting the fellowship. Those with potential to fit into the physics community at UW will be given directions for submitting a full application. This will comprise a cover letter, CV with bibliography, a two-page research statement, and the names of three referees including the nominator.
For fellowships starting in 2025 the nomination deadline is September 22, 2024. Applications received by October 20, 2024 will receive full attention. Short-listed candidates will visit and give a research talk. We expect to make awards in January 2025 with a start date no later than September 2025.
Inquiries regarding the Dehmelt Postdoctoral Fellowship Program may be directed to dehmeltfellowship@phys.washington.edu.
See also the Thouless Postdoctoral Fellowship program.