ERC-funded position in computational binary star astrophysics

We invite applications for a position in computational binary star astrophysics in the research group of Dr. Ondřej Pejcha.

The successful candidate will lead the development of a new code using finite-volume and discontinuous Galerkin methods, designed for both CPUs and GPUs, and will contribute to research projects of students and postdocs within the group. The pursuit of original research aligned with the group’s interests, leading to high-impact publications, is encouraged, as is active engagement in the group’s scientific activities.

Experience with HPC frameworks used in astrophysics, such as AMReX, Kokkos, or similar, is welcome. Experience with astrophysical hydrodynamics - especially stellar convection, turbulence, and magnetohydrodynamics - is advantageous but not required. Applicants must hold a PhD in astronomy, computational physics, or a related field by the start date of the appointment.

The research group has access to a dedicated computer cluster, which is being expanded with new nodes. The group has been successful in applying for time on national supercomputing infrastructure with postdocs and students leading the proposals. The group is connected to observational efforts in time-domain astronomy. Group website is at https://utf.mff.cuni.cz/~pejcha/