Cornell University, Cornell Center for Astrophysics and Planetary Science

Position ID:Cornell-CCAPS-POSTDOC [#23006]
Position Title: Postdoctoral Associate
Position Type:Postdoctoral
Position Location:Ithaca, New York 14853, United States Minor Outlying Islands [map] sort by distance
Subject Area: Astrophysics / Theoretical Astrophysics
Appl Deadline:2022/11/30 11:59PMhelp popup filled (posted 2022/09/28, listed until 2023/03/26)
Position Description:    

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Postdoctoral Associate - Cornell University- Cornell Center for Astrophysics and Planetary Science

Cornell University expects to have an opening for a Postdoctoral Associate in numerical relativity starting in September, 2023. The position requires a Ph.D. and experience in numerical relativity or computational physics. The position is for one year, with subsequent renewals depending on performance and the availability of funds.

The Cornell Relativity Group consists of Saul Teukolsky, Eanna Flanagan, Nils Deppe (arriving 2023), senior research associate Larry Kidder and research associates Mike Boyle, Matt Giesler, 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 this posting. All materials should be received by November 30, 2022.

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