Fwd: Postdoctoral positions in Astrophysics at DAMTP, University of Cambridge

FYI

———- Forwarded message ——— From: Roman R. Rafikov rrr34@cam.ac.uk Date: Sun, Feb 1, 2026 at 2:48 AM Subject: Postdoctoral positions in Astrophysics at DAMTP, University of Cambridge To: Min-Kai Lin mklin@asiaa.sinica.edu.tw Cc: Roman R. Rafikov rrr34@cam.ac.uk

Dear Min-Kai,

The Astrophysics group at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP) at the University of Cambridge invites applications for two postdoctoral positions. As we are somewhat late in the hiring season, we would be grateful if you could circulate this information among the potentially interested members of your group.

• Research Associate in Astrophysical Discs and Exoplanets to work with Prof. Roman Rafikov on theoretical and computational projects related to the study of disc-planet interactions, protoplanetary discs, discs in binaries, and astrophysical fluid dynamics. This position is funded for up to 3 years, with the deadline for applications on 16 February 2026. For more details please see https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/54295/ https://aas.org/jobregister/ad/937db20c or contact Prof. Roman Rafikov (rrr34@cam.ac.uk) directly.
• Newton International Fellowships 2026, available to non-UK scientists and funded by the Royal Society https://royalsociety.org/grants/newton-international/ Astrophysics group is happy to support up to 3 applications for this call in areas relevant for our group, which will be subject to internal review and selection by DAMTP Directors Committee (pre-applications are due by 13 February 2026). Please contact Prof Henrik Latter (hl278@cam.ac.uk), Prof. Gordon Ogilvie (gio10@cam.ac.uk) or Prof. Roman Rafikov (rrr34@cam.ac.uk) with questions about this position and application process. Regards, Roman Rafikov, Henrik Latter, Gordon Ogilvie

Professor Roman Rafikov Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP) University of Cambridge Tel: +44 (0)1223 764254