Postdoctoral Research Associate

RFCUNY Research Foundation of the City University of New York•New York, NY

71d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is seeking a postdoctoral research associate for the Initiative for the Theoretical Sciences at the CUNY Graduate Center. This role involves independent and collaborative research in disciplines utilizing large-scale computation, simulation, or data-driven methods. The associate will leverage the computational power of Empire AI, design scalable algorithms for GPU clusters, manage distributed computation and storage, and develop analysis pipelines connecting data to rigorous mathematics. The position encourages proposals that advance computational practices through large simulations, extensive searches, or generative models guided by mathematical structures. The associate will benefit from the intellectual environment of the CUNY Graduate Center, engaging with departments like Mathematics, Physics, Biology, and Computer Science, as well as the Initiative for Theoretical Sciences. Professional development will be supported through engagement with the broader mathematics community, leading to publications and conference presentations.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in Mathematics, Physics or closely related fields.
Doctoral degree should be obtained within five years of appointment to this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience with large-scale computation is desired.

Responsibilities

Work independently and in collaborations in any discipline where large-scale computation, simulation, or data-driven methods play an essential role.
Utilize the substantial computational power of Empire AI in their research.
Design algorithms that scale efficiently on GPU clusters.
Manage distributed computation and storage.
Develop analysis pipelines that connect the resulting data back to rigorous mathematics.
Prepare publications and conference talks.
Conducts research activities with the mentorship of a CUNY faculty member.
Collaborates with internal and external researchers.
Adheres to relevant regulations and ethical conduct standards pertinent to the conduct of their research.
Performs related duties as assigned.