Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Astrophysics and Numerical Relativity

The Department of Physics at the University of Idaho (Principal Investigator: Zachariah Etienne) is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Astrophysics/Numerical Relativity.

The successful candidate will:

• Perform state-of-the-art simulations of important astrophysical/multi-messenger phenomena, analyze simulation data, write scientific papers summarizing work, and present work at scientific conferences.
• Work with collaborators across multiple institutions on next-generation numerical relativity projects such as:

1. Supercomputer simulations of magnetized BNS mergers with IllinoisGRMHD, coupling dynamical spacetimes, GRMHD, tabulated equations of state, and advanced neutrino physics.
2. BlackHoles@Home, which is a proposed, BOINC-based volunteer-computing / public-outreach project called aimed at unlocking the consumer-grade desktop computer as a core tool for numerical relativity simulations of black hole binaries.
3. Enhancing automated code generation within the Einstein Toolkit framework using NRPy+.

The preferred start date is August 2022, though earlier start dates are acceptable. This position may be renewed in annualized increments for a duration of at least two years, contingent upon performance, need, and funding. The screening process will begin on December 15, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled.

The University of Idaho is located in the idyllic Palouse region. It experiences a Mediterranean-like climate with warm, dry summers, and mild winters. UI is situated in Moscow, the most walkable city in Idaho, and is only 15km from Pullman, WA, another college town.