Dr. Blake Sherwin

Professor

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Biography

Blake Sherwin is a theoretical and observational cosmologist. His research interests span across cosmic microwave background (CMB) and large-scale structure with a particular emphasis on measuring gravitational lensing of the CMB. He leads the CMBLENS project, which is funded by the European Research Council Starting Grant. His work involves collaboration with a range of researchers at various career stages, including postdoctoral research associates and Ph.D. students. Blake has a significant academic history that includes various prestigious fellowships and academic positions.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

DAMTP • University of Cambridge

Professor of Cosmology Astrophysics

Professor

2022-01-01 — 2024-01-01

DAMTP • University of Cambridge

Professor of Cosmology Astrophysics (Grade 11)

Assistant Professor

2017-01-01 — 2022-01-01

DAMTP • University of Cambridge

Assistant Professor

STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellow

2017-01-01 — 2022-01-01

DAMTP • University of Cambridge

NASA Einstein Fellow

2016-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Physics Division, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory • Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory

Miller Research Fellow

2013-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Dept. Physics, University of California, Berkeley • University of California, Berkeley

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.