Postdoctoral Fellow

Postdoctoral Fellow

Position Details

Posting Number - SP005141P

Position Title
- Postdoctoral Fellow

Division/College
- College of Science

Department
- Physics

Location
- Moscow

Position Overview - A postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Physics at the University of Idaho. The primary focus of this position is advancing numerical relativity methods for compact binary systems. Specifically, the scholar will conduct research in numerical relativity by extending the Einstein Toolkit, Black Holes@Home, and the superB project to perform state-of-the-art simulations of compact binaries (including, for example, binary black holes, binary neutron stars, and black hole–neutron star binaries).

The broader goals are to generate accurate predictions for gravitational-wave and multimessenger signals and to explore challenging regimes of parameter space.

Unit URL - https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./physics

Position Qualifications

Required Experience
- Demonstrated research in numerical relativity, computational general relativity, or a closely related area of 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.

Required Education
- Ph.D. in Physics, Astrophysics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science/Engineering, or a closely related field by the start date.

Required Other
- None

Additional Preferred
- Strong scientific communication skills (written and oral). Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. 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, Illinois GRMHD, or comparable /GRMHD codes. Background implementing or benchmarking radiation transport (neutrino or photon) in GR.

Workflow on supercomputers (e.g., Slurm/PBS), CI/testing, and contributions to open-source scientific software. Familiarity with gravitational-wave modeling and catalog/campaign paper authorship.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
- None

Degree Requirement
- Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

Posting Information

FLSA Status
- Exempt

Employee Category
- Exempt

Pay Range - $60,000 annually or higher commensurate with experience

Type of Appointment
- Fiscal Year

FTE - 1

Full Time/Part Time
- Full Time

Funding
- This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.

- Uncertain

Posting Date - 01/08/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
- Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants
- This position is open until filled, however, applications received on or before January 25, 2026 will receive first consideration. Posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified. Please use your CV, List of References, Cover Letter, and Statement of Research to explain in detail how your work experience, skills, and abilities meet both the required and preferred qualifications as listed in the position description.

Applicant Resources - https://-resources

Background Check Statement
- Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

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

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