Application Portal is open for ITC Postdoc Fellowship Applications!

September 6, 2022

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 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). 

We welcome applicants, who as a component of their research statement, discuss their experience or commitment to engaging in mentoring, outreach, teaching, fostering inclusive environments, or activities that diversify the field. 

Current senior members of the ITC include Harvard faculty Charles Alcock, Xingang Chen, Charlie Conroy, Daniel Eisenstein, Doug Finkbeiner, Lars Hernquist, John Johnson, Lisa Kewley (CfA Director), John Kovac, Avi Loeb (ITC Director), Ramesh Narayan, Karin Oberg, Dimitar Sasselov, Irwin Shapiro, and Chris Stubbs; as well as SAO scientists Rosanne Di Stefano, Matt Holman, Eric Keto, Mark Reid, and Alexey Vikhlinin. 

The nominal starting date is September 1, 2023, but earlier appointments are possible. The position is for one year, renewable for a second and third year, contingent on performance and funding. 

Please submit applications electronically by 5:00pm EST, November 14, 2022.

For application instructions and to login to the application, please see the Apply tab.

Further information about the ITC may be found at http://itc.cfa.harvard.edu; please direct any questions on the application process to itcpostdoc@cfa.harvard.edu. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. AAE/EOE.

Why work at ITC? 

1) Check out the success of our alumni fellows:  https://itc.cfa.harvard.edu/alumni

2) Check out the amazing benefits that Harvard offers its postdocs:  https://postdoc.fas.harvard.edu/files/postdoc/files/benesummpostdoc2013.pdf