Dear Einstein Toolkit Community,

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.

Apply here: https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/50495

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.

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

• Continuation is contingent on funding

• Background check required for finalists

Application materials

Please submit the following via the posting: https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/50495

• CV/Resume

• Cover Letter / Letter of Application

• Statement of Research

• List of References

University of Idaho

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.

EEO statement: The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

-Zach

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Zachariah Etienne

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