Flatiron Research Fellow, Center for Computational Mathematics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Travel budget

Research budget

Job summary

Flatiron Institute’s Center for Computational Mathematics seeks postdoctoral Flatiron Research Fellows to pursue independent research in numerical analysis, machine learning, statistics, computational biophysics, and HPC. The program supports collaboration, seminars, and open-source computing.

Fellows join NYC offices on an onsite basis with one day per week of remote work. Appointments are two years, renewable for a third, with mentoring, travel and research budgets, and access to powerful

Qualifications

• Ability to do original and outstanding research in one of our areas of interest, both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment
• Effective oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Pursue independent research in CCM areas and collaborate across FI centers
• Engage in seminars, tutorials, workshops, and conferences; mentor students
• Disseminate results through publications and possibly open-source software production

Skills

Original research

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in relevant field

Job description

Applications are invited for postdoctoral Flatiron Research Fellowships (FRF) at the Center for Computational Mathematics (CCM), in the Flatiron Institute, a division of the Simons Foundation. The mission of the Flatiron Institute is to advance scientific research through computational methods, including data analysis, theory, modeling and simulation. CCM has around 50 members, including scientists at career stages from recent Ph.D.s through to senior scientists, software engineers, support staff, and visitors. A major goal of the center is to develop the next generation of simulation and analysis methods, and to make them available to the scientific community through collaboration and software development. The center offers an unusually interdisciplinary environment in comparison to traditional academic departments. We seek FRF applicants in all of our active areas of research:

• numerical analysis, especially the areas of partial differential equations, integral equations, fast algorithms, spectral and high-order methods
• machine learning , especially the areas of optimization, learning theory, probabilistic modeling, deep learning, high-dimensional data analysis, and scientific applications
• statistical methodology, modeling, and inference
• computational biophysics and imaging, including cryo-electron microscopy, molecular dynamics, and structural biology
• high performance computing and open source software libraries

(For more information about CCM research areas and scientific staff, please see our website .)

FRF positions are initially two-year appointments, renewable for a third year contingent on performance. Fellows will be based, and have a principal office or workspace, at the Simons Foundation’s offices in New York City. This is an onsite (not remote) position, but does allow one day per week working from home. Fellows may also be eligible for subsidized housing within walking distance of the Flatiron Institute. The anticipated start date is between July 2027 and October 2027.

Flatiron Research Fellows are mentored by one or more CCM research scientists. They are also encouraged to carry out an independent research program, to collaborate across the various FI centers and/or SF initiatives, to participate in the institute’s and center’s vibrant activities such as seminars, tutorials, workshops, and conferences, and to mentor students through our summer internship program. They are expected to disseminate their results through scientific publication, conferences/seminars, and possibly open-source software production. Fellows receive a generous travel and research budget, and have access to the institute’s powerful scientific computing resources.

The other computational centers at the institute focus on astrophysics , biology , quantum physics , neuroscience and catalysis . CCM has many collaborations with these centers, and some FRF positions may be joint between CCM and another center. If you believe that a particular joint position could be appropriate for you, please indicate this in your research statement and submit an application to both centers.

Qualifications

Education

• Ph.D. in relevant field

Related Skills & Other Requirements

• Ability to do original and outstanding research in one of our areas of interest, both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment
• Effective oral and written communication skills

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• The full-time annual compensation for this position is $95,000
• In addition to competitive salaries, the Simons Foundation provides employees with an outstanding benefits package.

Our Commitment to Expanding Pathways to Science & Opportunities for All:

Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences. The Simons Foundation is committed to advancing basic science and mathematics to benefit humankind and expand our collective understanding of our world. As part of our mission, we support partners, programs, and initiatives that seek to broaden the scientific community and open pathways to science and mathematics careers.

The Simons Foundation provides equal opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law