Chamberlain Fellow Search Guidelines
Chamberlain Fellow Search Guidelines
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Last reviewed: June 16 2012
This document describes additional guidelines pertaining only to searches for Chamberlain fellows. All guidelines described in the document “Physics Division Scientific Position Search Guidelines for Career and Career Track positions” must be followed, with the exception that for Chamberlain appointments no vote of the Division staff is required
Availability of funding
The search committee shall determine which research groups have funding for a Chamberlain Fellow.
Search committee
The search committee shall have at least one senior staff member from each research group with available funding.
Position description and advertisement
The advertisement shall state that the PhD date of any applicant must be no earlier than 2 years before the anticipated hire date. It shall furthermore state a set research allowance determined by the division director. Finally, it should shall clearly state that a successful applicant can choose a research group, subject to funding availability.
Search and interview schedule
Before the beginning of the search, dates for the Chamberlain interviews shall be fixed, and RPM slots reserved. The deadline of applications shall be no later than the end of the second full week of October. The last interview shall be no later than the first week of December, and offers shall be made before the Christmas break.
Determination of short list
The search committee shall solicit the advice of the research groups with available funding to ensure that no top candidates are missing from the short list.
Completion of checklist
The checklist attached to this policy must be completed and provided to the PDSC and the division director upon finalizing the search. If some items have not been fulfilled, a written explanation must accompany the report.
Checklist for Chamberlain searches: