2026-12-01 heliudson.bernardo[AT]uleth.ca Lethbridge, Canada Applications are invited for two funded Master of Science (MSc) positions in Theoretical Physics in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, under the supervision of Prof.

Heliudson Bernardo.

One position is expected to begin in Winter 2027, in January 2027, and the second in Fall 2027, in September 2027.

The January 2027 position is open only to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, protected persons, and other applicants who meet the University of Lethbridge’s definition of a domestic applicant.

The September 2027 position is open to both domestic and international applicants.

Application deadlines: Winter 2027 position: To receive full consideration, applications should be received no later than September 15, 2026.

Fall 2027 position: Applications received by December 1, 2026 will receive full consideration.

Review may continue after this date until the position is filled.





This preliminary selection process identifies candidates whom Professor Bernardo is prepared to support as prospective supervisor.

Selection through this process does not constitute an offer of admission.

Selected candidates must submit a separate formal application to the University of Lethbridge School of Graduate Studies and satisfy all University admission requirements.

Research areas: Potential research topics include cosmology, quantum gravity theory and phenomenology, foundations of quantum mechanics, and physics in curved spacetimes.

The specific research project will be developed jointly, taking into account the student’s preparation and research interests.

The successful students will join the theoretical-physics research setting at the University of Lethbridge and will have opportunities to interact with researchers associated with the Quantum Horizons Alberta and the broader Canadian theoretical-physics community.

Qualifications:

📌 Two MSc positions in Theoretical Physics, Lethbridge, Canada
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