Applications are invited for Postdoctoral Research Positions in the Institute for Theory and Computation (ITC) at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. One of the primary objectives of the ITC is to integrate together conceptual theory with computational modeling. We are, therefore, interested in candidates working in any field related to theoretical and/or numerical astrophysics.

Successful candidates will have access to our new computing facilities and will have the opportunity to interact and work with researchers in both the Harvard College Observatory (HCO) and the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO). Current senior members of the ITC include Harvard faculty Doug Finkbeiner, Lars Hernquist, Avi Loeb, Ramesh Narayan, George Rybicki, Dimitar Sasselov, Irwin Shapiro, Chris Stubbs and Matias Zaldarriaga, as well as SAO scientists Rosanne Di Stefano, Matt Holman and Mike Lecar.

The nominal starting date is September 2009, but earlier appointments are possible. The positions are for two years, renewable for a third year, contingent on performance and funding.

For application instructions and to login to the application, please see the Application page.