Research Assistant

Job Title

Numerical Relativity Code Developer

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to enable the SpECTRE numerical relativity code to successfully use a domain based on cylinders instead of deformed cubes to simulate two black holes as they inspiral, merge, and ringdown, enabling the Cal State Fullerton numerical-relativity group and other institutions in the Simulating eXtreme Spacetimes (SXS) Collaboration to perform precision benchmarks and comparisons with the Spectral Einstein Code (SpEC), which uses a domain based on cylinders; these models are necessary for future gravitational-wave observatories, such as Cosmic Explorer.

* Please be aware that funding for this position is awarded through a Grant/Contract over a specified period. Employment for this position beyond current Grant/Contract funding is contingent upon continued funding or new Grant/Contract.

Essential Duties

• Design, implement, document, and test code that enables SpECTRE to successfully use a domain based on cylinders instead of deformed cubes to simulate two black holes as they inspiral, merge, and ringdown.
• Submit this code for inclusion in the main SpECTRE code repository using the GitHub pull request workflow.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with C++-20, python.
• Minimum six (6) months of experience contributing to the development of a numerical-relativity code that uses a spectral-type method to evolve binary black holes with excision.

EDUCATION:

• A minimum Master's degree in Physics or a related field is required.

Physical Demands

Prolonged sitting in front of computer. Walking, talking, hearing, pulling, bending, may carry 10-15 pounds of objects/material, not exposed to extreme noise level, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, taste or smell.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life, health care flex plan, LTD, vacation, sick leave, holiday, credit union, tuition reimbursement and retirement plan with company match. All benefits will be administered according to policies and/or procedures.

Application Procedure

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