[Users] Postdoctoral Positions in Computational Astrophysics and Numerical Relativity

[Zach Etienne]

Dear Einstein Toolkit community,

The Department of Physics at the University of Idaho (Principal
Investigator: Zachariah Etienne) is seeking applications for two
Postdoctoral Fellows in the field of Computational Astrophysics/Numerical
Relativity.

The successful candidate will:
* Perform state-of-the-art simulations of important
astrophysical/multi-messenger phenomena, and analyze and visualize
simulation data.
* Work with multi-institution networks of collaborators on next-generation
numerical relativity projects such as:
  1. BlackHoles at Home (https://blackholesathome.net), which is a proposed,
BOINC-based volunteer-computing / public-outreach project called aimed at
unlocking the consumer-grade desktop computer as a core tool for numerical
relativity simulations of black hole binaries (BHBs). Our goal is to
generate more than 10,000 NR-based waveform predictions per year,
validating all existing waveform catalogs and greatly improving our
coverage of BHB parameter space.
  2. superB, a supercomputer-ready, highly-scalable fork of BlackHoles at Home
aimed at both rapid follow-up simulations of binary black hole
gravitational wave detections, and simulating extreme binary black hole
mergers (super-high spins and mass ratios).
  3. NRPy+-enhanced Einstein Toolkit, which involves advancing NRPy+-based
code generation (http://nrpyplus.net/) within the Einstein Toolkit (
https://einsteintoolkit.org/) framework, lowering the barrier to entry for
new users.
  4. IllinoisGRMHD (https://illinoisgrmhd.net): Supercomputer simulations
of magnetized binary neutron star mergers with IllinoisGRMHD, coupling
dynamical spacetimes, GRMHD, tabulated equations of state, and neutrino
physics.
  5. ChaNGa/NRPy+: Advancing the state-of-the-art in supercomputer
simulations of binary neutron star mergers, through the marriage of the
ChaNGa moving-mesh ALE code (for GRHD/GRMHD) and the NRPy+-based
BlackHoles at Home/superB infrastructure (for the spacetime).
  6. NRPyElliptic: A fast new hyperbolic relaxation elliptic solver for
generating initial data for numerical relativity.
* Write scientific papers summarizing work and present work at scientific
conferences.

-={ Position Details }=-
* Application deadline: The screening process will begin on December 15,
2022 and will continue until the position is filled.
* Preferred start date: August 2023, though start dates earlier in the year
are acceptable.
* Duration: These positions may be renewed in annualized increments for a
duration of at least three years, contingent upon performance, need, and
funding.
* Remote work option: Available, considered on a case-by-case basis
* Salary range: $55-60k annually

-={ Qualifications }=-
* All Ph.D. requirements fulfilled in Physics, Mathematics, Astronomy,
Computer Science, or a related field.
* Strong programming skills (C and Python, or closely related languages).
* Experience in high-performance computing and large-scale data analysis.
* Excellent ability to communicate research to both experts and non-experts.

-={ How to Apply }=-
* Step 1. Visit the site https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/38351 and
click "Apply for this Job". The site will request the following documents
be uploaded:
  - Resume or CV
  - Statement of research
* Step 2. Please have three letters of recommendation sent directly to
zetienne at uidaho.edu

-={ University of Idaho }=-
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.

The University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

*     *     *
Zachariah Etienne
Assoc. Prof. of Physics, U. of Idaho
Adjunct Assoc. Prof. of Physics & Astronomy, West Virginia U.
https://etienneresearch.com
https://blackholesathome.net
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