Astro Software Research Fellow: Open-Source & HPC

Simons Foundation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The Flatiron Institute's Center for Computational Astrophysics invites applications for Flatiron Software Research Fellows (FSRFs) based in New York City. These Fellows pursue independent software development alongside astrophysical research, collaborating across the CCA and Flatiron Institute.

FSRFs receive a research budget, mentorship, and opportunities to mentor students, with two-year appointments renewable up to five years.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and contributing to open-source software projects.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on research.
• Strong track record in astrophysics research and software development.
• Excellent communication of complex ideas in papers and talks.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, maintain, and support scientific software relevant to astrophysics.
• Engage in astrophysical research using computational and/or theoretical tools.
• Assist in organizing CCA and Flatiron-wide seminars, workshops, and meetings.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation and conference presentations.
• Mentor students and share expertise through software tutorials and training.
• Collaborate across groups to broaden impact of software tools and workflows.

Skills

Open-source software

Independent researcher

Astrophysics research

Scientific communication

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

PhD in related field

Job description

The Flatiron Institute's Center for Computational Astrophysics invites applications for Flatiron Software Research Fellows (FSRFs) based in New York City. These Fellows pursue independent software development alongside astrophysical research, collaborating across the CCA and Flatiron Institute.

FSRFs receive a research budget, mentorship, and opportunities to mentor students, with two-year appointments renewable up to five years.