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NRC values diversity in our workforce and as such we encourage candidates to self-identify as members of the following designated groups: women, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.
Application Contents
Your application must include the following:
- Curriculum vitae*
- List of publications
- Outline of your research interests and experience (preferably not to exceed three pages of text)
- Description of the research you propose to perform while at NRC-HIA (preferably not to exceed three pages of text)
*Please include information re: your immigration status in Canada (i.e., Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada, or non-Canadian).
No Covington Fellowship to be awarded in 2012
We regret to advise you that the Covington Fellowship will not be awarded in 2012.
Submitting Your Application
We strongly prefer to receive applications electronically and can read most standard file formats: MS Word, rich-text format (.rtf), ASCII text (.txt), portable document format (.pdf), and postscript (.ps). If you need to send documents in some other format, please contact us at covington@nrc.gc.ca.
Please submit your application materials to covington@nrc.gc.ca, indicating the competition number: 40-10-24. If electronic submission is not possible for you, please see our FAQ for alternative methods.
Letters of Reference
You must also arrange for a minimum of two letters of reference (more are welcome) to be sent directly to us. Apart from your c.v. and research proposal, letters of reference are the single most important ingredient in the review process. These letters should address your suitability for an independent research position and assess your abilities in light of the general characteristics of the Covington Fellowship.
We accept scanned-to-PDF (sent to covington@nrc.gc.ca) or faxed letters of reference, at +1 250-363-8766 (a confidential number). If a referee prefers to submit a letter by mail or courier, please ensure that it will reach us by the deadline.
Deadline
Applicants must have acquired their PhD within the last five years or expect to obtain the degree before starting the Fellowship in 2011. Application should be made by 1 November 2010.
Selection Timeline
We make our decisions in mid-to-late January in order to be able to notify candidates by 15 February, the North American guideline for most astronomy postdocs.
Transcripts
We do not require copies of university transcripts at time of application, but may request them during the selection process. Selected candidates are required to submit official transcripts prior to appointment.
Contact Information
For any questions about the Covington Fellowship, including questions re application procedures or the status of your application, please e-mail us at covington@nrc.gc.ca.
