Postdoctoral Fellow — Black Hole Explorer (BHEX)

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University invites applications for the BHEX Postdoctoral Research Fellow: Black Hole Explorer (BHEX). Fellows will pursue research spanning theory, simulations, instrumentation, or mission design related to the BHEX mission, under the supervision of Michael Johnson and Peter Galison within the Black Hole Initiative.

The nominal start date is September 1, 2027, with a three-year appointment and funds for research expenses, publication charges, and travel.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, engineering, applied mathematics, computer science, or closely related field.
• Strong research record in black hole theory, numerical simulation, or instrumentation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pursue research on theory, simulations, instrumentation, or mission design related to BHEX.
• Collaborate across astronomy, physics, engineering, and history/philosophy of science.
• Contribute to scientific and technical foundations of the BHEX mission.

Education

Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, engineering, applied mathematics, computer science, or related field

Job description

Harvard University invites applications for the BHEX Postdoctoral Research Fellow: Black Hole Explorer (BHEX). Fellows will pursue research spanning theory, simulations, instrumentation, or mission design related to the BHEX mission, under the supervision of Michael Johnson and Peter Galison within the Black Hole Initiative.

The nominal start date is September 1, 2027, with a three-year appointment and funds for research expenses, publication charges, and travel.