Job Details

Postdoctoral Fellow

Position Number: 6840874
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Science - Physics

Postdoctoral Fellow

Posting Number: SP005141P
Division/College: College of Science
Department: Physics
Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

Position Overview:

A postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Physics at the University of Idaho. The primary focus of this position is advancing numerical relativity methods for compact binary systems. Specifically, the scholar will conduct research in numerical relativity by extending the Einstein Toolkit, BlackHoles@Home, and the superB project to perform state-of-the-art simulations of compact binaries (including, for example, binary black holes, binary neutron stars, and black hole-neutron star binaries). The broader goals are to generate accurate predictions for gravitational-wave and multimessenger signals and to explore challenging regimes of parameter space.

Required Experience:

Demonstrated research in numerical relativity, computational general relativity, or a closely related area of computational physics.
Experience with PDE solvers (elliptic and/or hyperbolic), numerical methods, and scientific software development.
Proficiency in C/C++ and Python, with experience in HPC environments (e.g., MPI/OpenMP; GPU experience a plus).
Record of peer-reviewed publications appropriate to career stage.

Required Education:

Ph.D. in Physics, Astrophysics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science/Engineering, or a closely related field by the start date.

Required Other:

None

Additional Preferred:

Strong scientific communication skills (written and oral).
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Commitment to reproducible research (version control, testing, documentation).
Experience generating binary black hole initial data (conformally flat/curved) on curvilinear/multipatch/multidomain/AMR grids.
Experience with Einstein Toolkit, NRPy / NRPyElliptic, GRHayL, IllinoisGRMHD, or comparable NR/GRMHD codes.
Background implementing or benchmarking radiation transport (neutrino or photon) in GR.
Workflow on supercomputers (e.g., Slurm/PBS), CI/testing, and contributions to open-source scientific software.
Familiarity with gravitational-wave modeling and catalog/campaign paper authorship.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

None

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $60,000 annually or higher commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE:

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding: This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: Uncertain
Posting Date: 01/08/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position is open until filled, however, applications received on or before January 25, 2026 will receive first consideration.
Posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.
Please use your CV, List of References, Cover Letter, and Statement of Researchto explain in detail how your work experience, skills, and abilities meet both the required and preferred qualifications as listed in the position description.

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/50494

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.