Job Details

Type: Full-Time
Salary: $62,232 – $88,745 per year
Posted: 11/26/2025
Department: Cornell Center for Astrophysics and Planetary Science
Start Date: September 2026
Duration: One year (renewable based on performance and funding)

Position Overview

Cornell University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in numerical relativity. The successful candidate will conduct independent research in general relativity, numerical relativity, and computational physics, collaborating with members of the Astrophysics Theory Group.

Research Environment:

• Cornell Relativity Group: Saul Teukolsky, Eanna Flanagan, Nils Deppe, Larry Kidder, Mike Boyle, Will Throwe

• Opportunities to collaborate with the Theoretical Astrophysics Group

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct independent research in numerical relativity and computational physics

• Prepare research papers and reports

• Present research findings at scientific conferences

• Supervise and mentor graduate students as appropriate

Qualifications & Requirements

Required:

• Ph.D. in Physics, Astrophysics, or related field

• Experience in numerical relativity or computational physics

• Strong knowledge of general relativity theory

• Ability to conduct independent research and collaborate effectively

Preferred:

• Experience in mentoring or guiding graduate students

• Proven track record of publications and conference presentations

Application Instructions

Submit the following via Academic Jobs Online: Application Link

• Cover letter

• CV (with publication list)

• Brief description of research interests (1–3 pages)

• Arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted

Deadline: November 30, 2025

Contacts:

• General inquiries: mycareer@cornell.edu

• Accommodation requests: accommodations@cornell.edu

About Cornell University

• Ivy League university with global campuses (Ithaca, Manhattan, Doha, Cornell Tech)

• Inclusive and diverse work environment

• Offers employee wellness programs, childcare and adoption assistance, parental leave, flexible work options

EEO Statement: Cornell is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.