Postdoctoral Research Fellow: Black Hole Explorer (BHEX)

Harvard University

Posted: 21 July 2026 - Cambridge, United States of America

About this opening

The Black Hole Initiative at Harvard University seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow for the Black Hole Explorer (BHEX) mission in collaboration with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. The role involves working on the BHEX receiver system, contributing to groundbreaking research in black hole physics and advanced detector technologies. Candidates must have completed their Ph.D. within three years of the fellowship's start date. The position is grant-funded for one year, with potential renewal for up to three years, depending on funding. Applications are accepted until the position is filled, with a deadline for initial submissions on October 2.

Position details

  • Role area: postdoctoral research fellow
  • Employment type: full time
  • Research field: Physics
  • Research topic: Black Hole Research
  • Start date: 1 September 2027