Contact: zetienne[AT]uidaho.eduLocation: Moscow, Idaho, USA
A postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Physics at the University of Idaho. The primary focus of this position is advancing numerical relativity methods for compact binary systems. The successful candidate will conduct research in numerical relativity by extending efforts such as the Einstein Toolkit, BlackHoles@Home, and the superB project to perform state-of-the-art simulations of compact binaries (e.g., binary black holes, binary neutron stars, and black hole-neutron star binaries). Broader goals include generating accurate predictions for gravitational-wave and multimessenger signals and exploring challenging regions of parameter space.
Required qualifications
– Ph.D. in Physics, Astrophysics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science/Engineering, or a closely related field by the start date
– Demonstrated research in numerical relativity, computational general relativity, or closely related computational physics
– Experience with PDE solvers (elliptic and/or hyperbolic), numerical methods, and scientific software development
– Proficiency in C/C++ and Python, with experience in HPC environments (e.g., MPI/OpenMP; GPU experience a plus)
– Record of peer-reviewed publications appropriate to career stage
Preferred qualifications
– Strong written and oral scientific communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively
– Commitment to reproducible research (version control, testing, documentation)
– Experience generating binary black hole initial data (conformally flat/curved) on curvilinear/multipatch/multidomain/AMR grids
– Experience with Einstein Toolkit, NRPy / NRPyElliptic, GRHayL, IllinoisGRMHD, or comparable NR/GRMHD codes
– Background implementing/benchmarking radiation transport (neutrino or photon) in GR
– Supercomputer workflows (e.g., Slurm/PBS), CI/testing, and contributions to open-source scientific software
– Familiarity with gravitational-wave modeling and catalog/campaign paper authorship
Compensation and appointment details
– Pay range: $60,000 annually or higher, commensurate with experience
– Full-time (FTE 1.0), Exempt, fiscal-year appointment
– Funding is contingent upon continuation of work and/or funding
– Background check required for finalists
– Visa sponsorship: listed as uncertain in the posting
Application materials (submit via the posting)
– CV/Resume
– Cover Letter / Letter of Application
– Statement of Research
– List of References
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The University of Idaho (UI) is located in the idyllic Palouse region, on the Washington state border. It experiences a Mediterranean-like climate with warm, dry summers, and mild winters. UI is situated in Moscow, the most walkable city in Idaho (walkscore.com), and is only 15km from Pullman, WA, another college town .
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