Postdoctoral Fellowships

APPLICATION PORTAL WILL OPEN in September , 2025

Postdoctoral Research Positions
Institute For Theory And Computation
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research position 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. The successful candidate 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, and teaching.

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

The nominal starting date is September 1, 2026, 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 at https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/15143 by 6:00pm EST, November 1, 2025. Further information about the ITC may be found at http://www.cfa.harvard.edu/itc/; please direct any questions on the application process to itcpostdoc@cfa.harvard.edu. AAE/EOE

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Why work at ITC? 

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

2) Check out the amazing benefits that Harvard offers its postdocs:  https://hr.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum6281/files/2025-02/benesummpostdoc_0.pdf