Stellenangebot vom 24. Februar 2025
The “Computational Relativistic Astrophysics” department at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (the Albert Einstein Institute) in Potsdam led by Masaru Shibata (director) announces the opening of postdoc appointments. A postdoctoral position for 2 years will be available.
The “Computational Relativistic Astrophysics” department is currently composed of two group leaders (Kenta Kiuchi, Kyohei Kawaguchi), 1 senior scientist (Takami Kuroda), and several postdoc researchers and students, and focuses on several research topics in relativistic computational astrophysics including neutron star merger, collapsar, stellar core collapse and explosion, formation of supermassive black holes, and multi-messenger astronomy.
The researchers in the “Computational Relativistic Astrophysics” department can use high-performance computers at Max Planck Computing and Data Facility (MPCDF).
To apply for a postdoctoral position at the AEI in Potsdam, please fill out this form.
Applicants will be asked to upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications and statement of research interests. Applicants will need to indicate the names of three referees for recommendation letters. Referees will be notified by email on how to upload the letters (in case of problems referees could send the letters directly to nrjobs@aei.mpg.de).
The deadline for the full consideration is March 25th, 2025. The positions will be available from September 1st 2025.
The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or national origin. We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic background, origin, religion and ideology, age, sexual orientation and identity (Code of Conduct). The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals.
For further information, please contact Matthias Blittersdorf: matthias.blittersdorf@aei.mpg.de.