Position Summary
The successful candidate will lead an effort to characterize the impact of rotation and magnetic fields on the core-collapse supernova mechanism, and related topics. Responsibilities will include implementation of new methods for magnetohydrodynamics, transport,and microphysics, as well execution of cutting-edge simulations. Experience in large-scale numerical simulation and code development is required. The successful candidate will be expected to effectively use local and NSF/DOE super computing platforms. This position is part of the US Department of Energy Scientific Discovery through Advanced Computing (SciDAC) TEAMS nuclear astrophysics project (http://teams-scidac.github.io).
MSU boasts excellent resources for research in computational nuclear astrophysics, including the 400-teraflop Laconia super computer, the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory/Facilityfor Rare Isotope Beams, and the Joint Institute for Nuclear Astrophysics-Centerfor the Evolution of the Elements..
Required Degree
Doctorate
Minimum Requirements
Candidates are expected to hold a Ph.D. in a related discipline by the start of the appointment.
Required Application Materials
Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV and a statement of research interests. In addition, applicants should arrange for three (3) letters of recommendationto be submitted to the same posting.
Special Instructions
Review of applications will begin on January 8, 2018 and continue until the position is filled.
