Department of Physics - Postdoctoral Scholar - AthenaK

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Eberly College of Science, Department of Physics at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking to fill one postdoctoral scholar position in computational astrophysics.

The successful candidate will lead the implementation of new features in the AthenaK code, in collaboration with Dr. David Radice (Penn State) and Dr. Jim Stone (IAS), and they will participate to the research program led by the Penn State numerical relativity group. There will also be ample opportunity to collaborate with other members of the Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos, which includes, among others, Dr. Abhay Ashtekar, Dr. Eugenio Bianchi, Dr. Martin Bojowald, Dr. Chad Hanna, Dr. Sarah Shandera, and Dr. B.S. Sathyaprakash. This position requires a Ph.D. in Astronomy, Physics, Mathematics, or a closely related field.

For full consideration applicants must complete the Penn State application and must submit the following materials by May 15th.

• A research statement.

• Curriculum vitae.

• Cover letter detailing research interests.

• Contact information for up to three references.

The expected start date is September 1st, 2025, although alternative start dates will also be considered. For more information, please visit https://igc.psu.edu .

Questions can be directed to Dr. David Radice (dur566@psu.edu ).

This is a term position funded for two years with the possibility of a one-year extension. The appointment includes a competitive salary, full benefits, and an annual research and travel fund. Applicants should have a Ph.D.in Physics, Astronomy, Mathematics, or a closely related field prior to the start date.

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