This award supports new faculty positions at US Ph.D.-granting institutions for researchers with leadership in scientific software development in mathematics, astronomy, theoretical physics, or related fields. It provides five years of salary support and a $50,000 annual research allowance to foster development and maintenance of core scientific software infrastructure. Positions must allow PI status and limit teaching to 50% time, aiming to create a sustainable faculty career path in scientific software.
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in mathematics, astronomy, theoretical physics, or related fields with strong scientific software leadership. Positions must be at US Ph.D.-granting institutions with new faculty appointments allowing PI status and limited teaching duties.
