Astro Software Research Fellow - Open-Source & HPC Impact

CHEManager International; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized housing within walking距离 of

Job summary

Flatiron Institute is inviting applications for postdoctoral Flatiron Software Research Fellows (FSRFs) at the Center for Computational Astrophysics in New York City. FSRFs focus on innovative astronomical software development and independent research, supported by mentorship and career development resources.

FSRFs are two-year appointments (renewable up to five more years) with a research budget and access to extensive HPC resources.

Qualifications

• Applicants are required to have (or receive before appointment) a PhD in a related field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Open-source software

Independent research

Astrophysics research

Software development

Communication

Data analysis

Machine learning

Presentation

Education

PhD in related field

Job description

Flatiron Institute is inviting applications for postdoctoral Flatiron Software Research Fellows (FSRFs) at the Center for Computational Astrophysics in New York City. FSRFs focus on innovative astronomical software development and independent research, supported by mentorship and career development resources.

FSRFs are two-year appointments (renewable up to five more years) with a research budget and access to extensive HPC resources.