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| Flatiron Research Software Fellow, Center for Computational Astrophysics | Closing date: 2025-10-31
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| Applications are invited for postdoctoral positions as Flatiron Software Research Fellows (FSRFs) at the Center for Computational Astrophysics (CCA). | | ▸ more | Flatiron Research Software Fellow, Center for Computational Astrophysics
Flatiron Institute - Simons Foundation
Location
162 5th Avenue, NY, NY 10010
Open Date
Sep 15, 2025
Deadline
Oct 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description
Applications are invited for postdoctoral positions as Flatiron Software Research Fellows (FSRFs) at the Center for Computational Astrophysics (CCA). The CCA offers FSRFs the opportunity for independent scientific software development and scientific research in areas that have strong synergy with the CCA or other centers at the Flatiron Institute. The FSRF is distinct from the standard Flatiron Research Fellow position in that innovative software development is expected to be a core focus and driver of any FSRF's research program. The CCA will provide mentorship and career development support to each FSRF as well as guidance on trajectories within and outside academia.
The CCA's particular mission is to create, develop, and disseminate computational methods, tools, and frameworks that allow scientists to build or analyze big astronomical datasets, and to use computational and statistical techniques to understand complex, multi-scale physics in astrophysical systems ranging in scales from planets to the Universe. Part of this mission is to develop, maintain, and contribute to open-source software packages and their communities. Examples of software project applications of CCA researchers include fluid dynamics and plasma simulations, radiative transfer, N-Body & dynamical simulations, GPU & other high-performance computing, machine learning models, probabilistic models for data, novel techniques for making measurements, visualization tools, and community-oriented foundational software tools. Please see https://www.simonsfoundation.org/flatiron/center-for-computational-astrophysics/ for a full description of CCA research areas and scientific staff.
Flatiron Software Research Fellows are expected to develop or substantially contribute to innovative astronomical software projects that enable new or foundational science programs that can be independently directed and involve substantial collaboration with other members of the CCA or Flatiron Institute. Software projects are expected to enable new science and to encourage community engagement and use of the resulting tools. FSRFs will be encouraged to build their technical skills through engagement and collaboration with software engineers and other FSRFs at the CCA, other Flatiron centers, and the Flatiron Institute's Scientific Computing Core (SCC). This includes attending and/or co-organizing software workshops and training hosted both by the CCA and the SCC. . In addition to their own software development and research, Fellows help build the rich scientific community at the CCA and Flatiron Institute by: participating in seminars, colloquia, and group meetings; developing their software, mathematical, and computational expertise through internal educational opportunities; and sharing their knowledge through software releases and contributions, scientific publications, and/or presentations. Flatiron Software Research Fellows may also have the opportunity to mentor and educate graduate and undergraduate students through the https://www.simonsfoundation.org/grant/flatiron-institute-center-for-computational-astrophysics-pre-doctoral-program-2021-689/, the https://www.gc.cuny.edu/astrophysics, the https://www.simonsfoundation.org/2021/11/08/simons-nsbp-scholars-program-2021-499/, and the https://cunyastro.org/astrocom/. FSRFs are welcome and encouraged to take advantage of CCA partnerships with the Simons Observatory, the Terra Hunting Experiment, Sloan Digital Sky Survey V, the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory, Gaia, and the NASA SPHEREx mission.
FSRF positions are generally two-year appointments that can be renewed for an additional three years, contingent on performance. All Fellows receive a research budget and have access to the Flatiron Institute's powerful https://www.simonsfoundation.org/2021/03/04/computation-opens-new-doors-for-science/. FSRFs may be eligible for subsidized housing within walking distance of the CCA. These positions will be based in our New York City offices, with anticipated start dates between late August and early October 2026.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
? Developing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting scientific software relevant to astrophysics
? Engaging in astrophysical research using computational and/or theoretical tools
? Assisting in the organization of CCA and Flatiron-wide collaborative activities including seminars, workshops and meetings
? Actively participating in the preparation of manuscripts for publication and presentations at conferences
? Assisting in student mentorship
? Sharing expertise and providing training and guidance to CCA staff and visitors as needed, including participation in the Software Group and periodically running software tutorials
? For more information about careers at the Flatiron Institute, please visit simonsfoundation.org/flatiron/careers.
Qualifications
Education
? Applicants are required to have (or receive before appointment) a PhD in a related field.
Related Skills & Other Requirements
? Ability to develop and/or contribute to open-source software projects
? Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
? Ability to do original research in astrophysics
? ?Ability to present research and other types of work, internally and externally
? Intellectual connections to projects in which the CCA is involved (if relevant)
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS? The full-time annual compensation for this position is $91,000.
To view the full job posting & to apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/6565218
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