<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><p>Dear Einstein Toolkit Community,<br><br>A postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Physics at the University of Idaho, focused on advancing numerical relativity methods for compact binary systems.<br><br><b>Apply here: <a href="https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/50495" style="">https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/50495</a><br></b><br>The successful candidate will extend 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.<br><br><b>Required qualifications</b></p><ul><li><p>Ph.D. in Physics, Astrophysics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science/Engineering, or a closely related field by the start date</p></li><li><p>Demonstrated research in numerical relativity, computational general relativity, or closely related computational physics</p></li><li><p>Experience with PDE solvers (elliptic and/or hyperbolic), numerical methods, and scientific software development</p></li><li><p>Proficiency in C/C++ and Python, with experience in HPC environments (e.g., MPI/OpenMP; GPU experience a plus)</p></li><li><p>Record of peer-reviewed publications appropriate to career stage</p></li></ul><h2><font size="2" style="">Preferred qualifications</font></h2><ul><li><p>Strong written and oral scientific communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively</p></li><li><p>Commitment to reproducible research (version control, testing, documentation)</p></li><li><p>Experience generating binary black hole initial data (conformally flat/curved) on curvilinear/multipatch/multidomain/AMR grids</p></li><li><p>Experience with Einstein Toolkit, NRPy / NRPyElliptic, GRHayL, IllinoisGRMHD, or comparable NR/GRMHD codes</p></li><li><p>Background implementing/benchmarking radiation transport (neutrino or photon) in GR</p></li><li><p>Supercomputer workflows (e.g., Slurm/PBS), CI/testing, and contributions to open-source scientific software</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with gravitational-wave modeling and catalog/campaign paper authorship</p></li></ul><h2><font size="2" style="">Compensation and appointment details</font></h2><ul><li><p>Pay range: $60,000 annually or higher, commensurate with experience</p></li><li><p>Full-time (FTE 1.0), Exempt, fiscal-year appointment</p></li><li><p>Continuation is contingent on funding</p></li><li><p>Background check required for finalists</p></li></ul><h2><font size="2" style="">Application materials</font></h2><p>Please submit the following via the posting: <a href="https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/50495">https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/50495</a></p><ul><li><p>CV/Resume</p></li><li><p>Cover Letter / Letter of Application</p></li><li><p>Statement of Research</p></li><li><p>List of References</p></li></ul><h2><font size="2" style="">University of Idaho</font></h2><p>The University of Idaho is located in Moscow, Idaho, in the Palouse region near the Washington state border, with easy access to nearby Pullman, WA.</p><p>EEO statement: The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.</p><p></p><p>-Zach<br><br>-----</p><p>Zachariah Etienne</p><p>Prof. of Physics, U. of Idaho<br>Adjunct Prof. of Physics & Astronomy, West Virginia U.<br><a href="https://etienneresearch.com/">https://etienneresearch.com</a><br><a href="https://blackholesathome.net/">https://blackholesathome.net<br></a></p></div>
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