The Cornell Center for Astrophysics and Planetary Science at Cornell University expects to have an opening for a Postdoctoral Associate in numerical relativity starting in September 2026. The position requires a Ph.D. and experience in numerical relativity or computational physics.
The Cornell Relativity Group consists of Saul Teukolsky, Eanna Flanagan, Nils Deppe, Larry Kidder and research associates Mike Boyle and Will Throwe. There will also be opportunities to interact with the Theoretical Astrophysics Group, including Rachel Bean, David Chernoff, Dong Lai, and Ira Wasserman.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, a CV (including list of publications) and a brief (1-3 pages) description of research interests and should arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted through Academic Jobs Online at
https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31243. All materials should be received by December 17, 2025.
Best,
Nils, Saul, and Larry
Dr. Nils Deppe (he/him/his) Assistant Professor of Physics Department of Physics 446 Physical Sciences Building/604 Space Sciences Building Cornell University Ithaca, NY