Postdoc in Computational Astrophysics – 2-year grant-funded appointment with the potential to lead to a full-time regular Software Engineer position.

The School of Natural Sciences at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey, has an opening for a postdoctoral research fellow in computational astrophysics for the academic year 2025-2026. This is in addition to the regular postdoctoral membership positions.  The position will be to support development of advanced numerical methods for astrophysical fluid dynamics and numerical relativity, and to plan, execute, and analyze large scale numerical simulations of MHD turbulence in accretion disks and compact object mergers on the upcoming Horizon computer system scheduled to be installed at the Texas Advanced Computing Center in 2026. 

Current funding for the position is for two years, however strong candidates who express interest may be considered for a full-time regular  appointment at the IAS as a software engineer who will support scientific software used by researchers at the IAS as well as the astrophysics community at large, including the AthenaK AMR MHD code. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

For information about the Institute, current research activities, and previous postdoctoral fellows see our website: https://www.ias.edu/

Most members are housed on campus. IAS housing is subject to availability which is finalized in the spring.

Review of applications will begin on November 15.

Inquiries regarding the application process may be sent to [email protected] or Michelle Sage, School Administrative Officer, School of Natural Sciences, Institute for Advanced Study, 1 Einstein Drive, Princeton, New Jersey 08540.