Postdoc: Multimessenger Astrophysics & Black-Hole Stellar Evolution

Laplace Expert Ltd; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 132,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center, Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Multimessenger Astrophysics and Stellar Evolution. The role focuses on linking stellar evolution with compact-object dynamics and multimessenger observables near massive black holes.

The successful candidate will work on modelling with MESA, hydrodynamics and gravitational-wave astrophysics, with a funding of PLN 13,000 gross per month for up to 30 months.

Qualifications

• PhD in astrophysics, astronomy, physics or related field with evidence of independent research.
• Experience with numerical modelling and computational astrophysics.

Responsibilities

• Investigate stellar evolution and multimessenger signals near massive black holes.
• Connect stellar evolution models with compact-object dynamics and observables.
• Develop and apply modelling tools such as MESA to simulations.

Skills

Stellar evolution modelling

Multimessenger astrophysics

Computational astrophysics

Independent research

Education

PhD in astrophysics, astronomy, physics or related field

Tools

MESA

Hydrodynamics

Gravitational-wave modelling

Job description

Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center, Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Multimessenger Astrophysics and Stellar Evolution. The role focuses on linking stellar evolution with compact-object dynamics and multimessenger observables near massive black holes.

The successful candidate will work on modelling with MESA, hydrodynamics and gravitational-wave astrophysics, with a funding of PLN 13,000 gross per month for up to 30 months.