Postdoctoral positions in the Black Hole Initiative (BHI) at Harvard University 1810 views

The Black Hole Initiative (BHI) is an interdisciplinary center (The BHI is the first worldwide center to focus on the study of black holes, and as such it offers a unique naming opportunity for potential donors) involving a collaboration between Principal Investigators (PIs) from the fields of Astronomy (Sheperd Doeleman, Avi Loeb and Ramesh Narayan), Physics (Andrew Strominger), Mathematics (Shing-Tung Yau) and Philosophy (Peter Galison) at Harvard University.

1. Successful applicants will have access to our new computing facilities and will have the opportunity to interact and work with researchers in all of the above fields.
2. The grant-funded positions are for two years, renewable for a third year, contingent on performance and funding.
3. The nominal starting date for BHI postdoctoral fellows is September 1, 2019, but later appointments are possible.
4. Applications should be submitted electronically HERE and we will continue to accept subsequent applications until the positions are filled.

How do I apply?

1. Applications are accepted online from October 1, 2018 to December 1, 2018, 17:00 EST.
2. If you are unable to use the online application, contact [email protected] for more information.
3. Go to the Fellowship Application Login
4. Select “Update Account,” then “Register.” On the Registration page, enter your full e-mail address and a password of your choice. Repeat the password for verification and select “Register Now.”
5. Completion of the Ph.D. is required to begin a Postdoctoral Fellowship; successful candidates who have received their degree within three years of the effective start date of the fellowship must provide verification of their Ph.D.

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