Simons Foundation/Flatiron Institute, Center for Computational Mathematics (CCM)

Position ID:

2552-FRF [#27109]

Position Title:

Flatiron Research Fellow, Center for Computational Mathematics

Position Location:

Brooklyn, New York 10010, United States of America

Appl Deadline:

2025/12/01 11:59PM help popup

(posted 2025/09/23)

Position Description:

Flatiron Research Fellow, Center for Computational Mathematics

Flatiron Institute - Simons Foundation

Location
162 5th Avenue, NY, NY 10010

Open Date
Sep 10, 2025

Deadline
Dec 01, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description
Organizational Overview

The Simons Foundation is a private foundation established in 1994 in New York City by Jim and Marilyn Simons. With an annual grants and programs budget of $450 million, the foundation's mission is to advance the frontiers of research in mathematics and the basic sciences.

In 2016, the Foundation launched the Flatiron Institute (FI), a multidisciplinary institute whose mission is to advance scientific research through computational methods, including data analysis, modeling and simulation. The FI hosts scientists, applied mathematicians, and collaborating expert programmers who work to create, deploy and support new state-of-the-art computational methods.

POSITION SUMMARY

Applications are invited for postdoctoral Flatiron Research Fellowships (FRF) at the Center for Computational Mathematics (CCM), in the Flatiron Institute, in all our active areas of research. These include:

Computational physics, including statistical mechanics, biophysics, fluid mechanics, quantum physics, and molecular dynamics
Numerical methods for partial differential equations and integral equations
Machine learning, especially the areas of optimization, learning theory, probabilistic modeling, deep learning, and high dimensional data analysis, as well as applications of scientific interest at Flatiron (e.g., cosmological modeling, quantum many-body systems, computational neuroscience)
Statistical methodology, modeling, and inference
Probabilistic and differential programming
Numerical analysis, including numerical linear algebra and high-order methods
High performance computing and open source software libraries

(For a full description of CCM research areas and scientific staff, please see our website.)

FRF positions are initially two-year appointments, renewable for a third year contingent on performance. Fellows will be based, and have a principal office or workspace, at the Simons Foundation's offices in New York City. Fellows may also be eligible for subsidized housing within walking distance of the Flatiron Institute. The start date is between July and October 2026.

Flatiron Research Fellows are mentored by one or more research scientists. They are also encouraged to carry out an independent research program, to collaborate across the various centers at the institute, to participate in the institute's vibrant activities such as workshops and seminars, and to mentor students through our summer internship program. They are expected to disseminate their results through scientific publication, conferences, and/or software distribution. Fellows receive a generous travel and research budget, and have access to the institute's powerful scientific computing resources.

Tremendous opportunities exist at the intersection of mathematics, computer science, statistics, and their scientific applications, with the lines between theory, algorithm development and software implementation often blurred. Thus, a major goal of CCM is to develop the next generation of simulation and analysis methods and to make them available to the scientific community. The center also hosts an array of meetings, workshops, conferences, and visitors, serving as a focal point for the field internationally. The center has around 50 members.

The Flatiron Institute also hosts computational centers for astrophysics, biology, quantum physics, and neuroscience. CCM encourages collaboration with these centers, and some positions may be joint between CCM and another center. If you believe such a joint position could be appropriate for you, please indicate this in your research statement.

Qualifications
Education

Ph.D. in relevant field

Related Skills & Other Requirements

Demonstrated abilities in mathematical analysis, software and algorithm development, modeling, and/or scientific simulation
Ability to work independently and to collaborate on multidisciplinary research in a collegial environment
Effective oral and written communication skills

Application Instructions
Required Application Materials

Curriculum vitae which includes publication list and, if relevant, links to software
Research statement (preferably no more than 4 pages) describing past important results and future research plans
During the application process you will be required to enter the name of a potential mentor or collaborator at CCM
Three (3) letters of recommendation submitted confidentially by the letter writers

Deadline

Applications, including letters of reference, should be received by or on December 1, 2025.

Compensation and Benefits

The full-time annual compensation for this position is $91,000.
In addition to competitive salaries, the Simons Foundation provides employees with an outstanding benefits package

Our Commitment to Expanding Pathways to Science & Opportunities for All:
Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences. The Simons Foundation is committed to advancing basic science and mathematics to benefit humankind and expand our collective understanding of our world. As part of our mission, we support partners, programs, and initiatives that seek to broaden the scientific community and open pathways to science and mathematics careers.

The Simons Foundation provides equal opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law.

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