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| Two 5-year ERC-funded positions in computational astrophysics | Closing date: 2025-01-26
Contact: Ondrej Pejcha |
| We invite applications for two postdoctoral positions in the area of computational astrophysics in the research group of Dr. Ondrej Pejcha (http://utf.mff.cuni.cz/~pejcha/). | | ▸ more | The successful candidates will pursue original research aligned with the group's interests leading to high-impact publications, lead the development of advanced computational tools utilizing the discontinuous Galerkin method, conduct multi-dimensional simulations of fundamental processes in binary stars (mass transfer and mass loss, accretion, explosions, pulsations, turbulence, mixing, etc.), apply simulation results to specific types of binary systems (tidally-deformed or mass-transferring stars, chemically-homogeneous gravitational wave progenitors, classical novae, Type Ia supernovae, circumbinary disks around supermassive black holes, etc.), and engage in the group's scientific activities, with optional opportunities to mentor students.
We encourage candidates with diverse research profiles, from computational tool development to broadly interpreted astrophysical theory, to apply. Previous experience with hydrodynamics in astrophysics and/or the discontinuous Galerkin method is advantageous but not required. Applicants must have 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 will be soon expanded with new GPU-enhanced 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 as part of the All-Sky Automated Survey for Supernovae and other theoretical and observational collaborations.
The positions are financed from ERC Consolidator grant "ROGALLO". Each position will be initially awarded for one-two years, but extensions up to a total of five years are possible given mutual interest and satisfactory performance. Funds for travel and invitation of guests are available. Informal inquiries are welcome (pejcha @ utf.mff.cuni.cz).
To apply, please submit structured CV, list of scientific and publication activity, and motivation letter to positions @ matfyz.cuni.cz by the application deadline and with the reference code 202501-PD-MFF-UTF-101 in the Subject. Please make sure that two recommendation letters sent directly by the referees are received at the same email address by the deadline. Official job advertisement page is at https://cuni.cz/UKEN-1573.html?&pracid=202501-PD-MFF-UTF-101
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