Numerical relativity or computational science graduate assistant position at LSU ================================================================================
The Center for Computation and Technology is currently seeking to fill a graduate student research positions to develop the CarpetX (https://bitbucket.org/eschnett/cactusamrex/src/master/) and/or NRPy+ (https://github.com/stevenrbrandt/nrpytutorial.git) frameworks under the umbrella of the Einstein Toolkit (https://einsteintoolkit.org).
We are looking for a dedicated student from physics, computer science, or related fields who is proficient in C++ as well as Python, who is comfortable with the Linux programming environment, and who has strong mathematical skills.
We are looking for highly qualified individuals interested in pursuing research in the fields of numerical relativity, theoretical and computational astrophysics, with an emphasis on general relativistic magneto-hydrodynamics simulations of compact object mergers, such as accreting binary, massive, black holes and binary neutron stars.
Application reviews will be begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Starting dates, duration and a competitive salary are negotiable.
Please send resumes to sbrandt@cct.lsu.edu