Contact: rezzolla[AT]th.physik.uni-frankfurt.deLocation: Frankfurt, Germany
The group of Relativistic Theoretical Astrophysics invites applications for one postdoctoral position to carry our research in Relativistic and Computational Astrophysics, at Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
The candidates should have a PhD in astrophysics, physics or applied mathematics and research experience with simulations in numerical relativity, relativistic hydrodynamics and MHD. Scientific-computing skills are important, as well as a solid theoretical background in relativistic hydrodynamics and MHD. Candidates with knowledge and experience in modelling the dynamics of binary systems of neutron stars are particularly encouraged to apply.
The successful applicant will be part of an international research group recently set-up at the Institute for Theoretical Physics at Frankfurt am Main. Interests of the group span from the modelling of the physics of neutron stars and black holes, to fundamental issues in gravitational physics (http://astro.uni-frankfurt.de/relastro/). Frankfurt am Main is a lively and international city, and Europe’s financial center.
The application should comprise a CV, a publication list, and a research summary and proposal. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to the address below. Applications will be have to be sent by 30.11.2014 for full consideration. The position is expected to start on 01.09.2015, but earlier or later appointments can be negotiated.
Applications should be made electronically and sent to:
Fr. Astrid Steidl: steidl[AT]th.physik.uni-frankfurt.de
For further information please email Luciano Rezzolla (rezzolla[AT]th.physik.uni-frankfurt.de)