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08.05.2026
Postdoctoral Position at Indian Institute of Astrophysics in Bangalore
The Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore, India, invites applications for a postdoctoral (Research Associate–I) position in theoretical gravitational physics under an ANRF Advanced Research Grant. Application deadline: May 23, 2026. The position is part of an active research program in black hole physics and strong-field gravity, aimed at exploring fundamental aspects of gravity in both classical and quantum regimes. The work broadly connects to questions involving black hole spacetimes, tests of general relativity and its extensions, quantum effects near horizons, and the nature of ultra-compact objects.
06.05.2026
Call for postdoctoral positions at Université Paris-Saclay
The Graduate School of Physics at Université Paris-Saclay, France, is launching the second call of its new postdoctoral fellowship program: UPSaclay-STAR-φ, supported by the EU Marie Skłodowska-Curie COFUND. The program will recruit up to 41 international postdoctoral researchers over two calls, for 24-month projects in one of the 40 laboratories of the Graduate School, working on various fields from fundamental to applied physics. The CMS group of CEA-Saclay IRFU (contact: julie.malcles(at)cea.fr) is a possible host group, among others. The application deadline for the first call is July 15, 2026 at 5pm and the expected start of fellowships early 2027 (flexible).
06.05.2026
Postdoc Position in Relativistic Astrophysics in Warsaw
The Relativistic Astrophysics group at the CTP PAS, led by prof. Agnieszka Janiuk, Center for Theoretical Physics PAS, Warsaw, Poland, would like to offer a 3-year full time postdoctoral position, within the project “Dynamics of processes around compact stars”. Application deadline: June 20th, 2026 - 12:00 CEST. The primary responsibilities include scientific research related to the scope of the project. Additional duties will include consulting some of the tasks conducted by PhD students in our team. There are no teaching duties, as we are research institute of the PAS.
06.05.2026
Postdoc Position in Theoretical Physics at Jagiellonian Univeristy in Kraków
The Institute of Theoretical Physics at the Jagiellonian Univeristy in Kraków, Poland, invites applications for a postdoctoral position. The sucessfull candidate will be expected to conduct a research programme in theoretical physics. We offer stable employment based on an employment contract at the renowned university as well as cooperation with the interdisciplinary academic community represented by well-known scientists. Application deadline: May 17th, 2026, 23:59:59 Warsaw time.
06.05.2026
Faculty Position in Theoretical Physics at Jagiellonian Univeristy in Kraków
The Institute of Theoretical Physics at the Jagiellonian Univeristy in Kraków, Poland, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level. The sucessfull candidate will be expected to conduct an excellent research programme in theoretical physics and contribute to teaching at all levels. We offer stable employment based on an employment contract at the renowned university as well as cooperation with the interdisciplinary academic community represented by well-known scientists. Application deadline: May 17th, 2026, 23:59:59 Warsaw time.
30.04.2026
PhD opportunity between Paris and Toulouse to work on tests of gravity with future gravitational wave observations
PhD position to work on tests of general relativity with next generation gravitational wave detectors such as LISA and the Einstein Telescope. This PhD opportunity is a joint project between the LUX (Laboratoire d’étude de l’Univers et des phénomènes eXtrêmes) in Paris and the L2IT (Laboratoire de 2 infinis - Toulouse) in Toulouse. Application deadline: May 19th, 2026.
28.04.2026
GSSI PhD in Astroparticle Physics 2026
The Physics Division of the GSSI – Gran Sasso Science Institute (L’Aquila, Italy) is opening 10 PhD positions in Astroparticle Physics, starting in the Academic Year 2026/2027. Two additional PhD positions are offered through the FIS project Deep Loop Shaping for Gravitational-wave Detection, and another position through the AstroCent+ project on dark-matter searches with DarkSide-20k. The research pursued by the Physics Division focuses on neutrinos, gravitational waves, dark matter detection, and cosmic rays. The Gravitational-Wave Group is active in the LVK, ET, LGWA, and LISA collaborations. Its research activities are in instrument science, data analysis, waveform and population modelling, multi-messenger and transient astrophysics, stellar evolution and dynamics. The applications must be submitted by May 28, 2026, 3:00 p.m. (Central European Time).
24.04.2026
6 month temporary research engineer Position at the ARTEMIS Laboratory, Nice
Responsibility for the Pre-Stabilized Laser (PSL) subsystem within the Virgo project, including the development, installation, and maintenance of the laser system at the detector site. Participation in laser developments for third-generation gravitational-wave detectors is also envisioned. The individual will be part of the "Lasers and Cavities" team and assigned to the Virgo project. The Research Engineer will primarily take full charge of the PSL subsystem, which involves: Implementing laser system upgrade projects: (i) designing and testing new laser systems in accordance with Virgo upgrade projects; (ii) planning different project phases; (iii) installing and maintaining laser systems used by the interferometer on-site. Application deadline May 13th 2026.
21.04.2026
3-year PostDoc position in Theoretical Physics at Jagiellonian University Krakow
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in gravity and cosmology with an emphasis on semiclassical methods, within the Institute of Theoretical Physics of the Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science, Jagiellonian University (Krakow, Poland). All materials should be submitted via email at george.zahariade (at) uj.edu.pl. Review of applications will start on May 11, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
21.04.2026
Permanent research engineer position at the ARTEMIS Laboratory, Nice, France
There will be a permanent research engineer position at the ARTEMIS Laboratory, Nice, France. The main responsibility for this position will be the Virgo laser. The application process will open soon, but interested candidates should contact Nelson Christensen nelson.christensen (at) oca.eu or Oualid Chaibi walid.chaibi (at) oca.eu for more information. In addition, there is a temporary (6 month) position (application open until may 13th) also available, also for the Virgo laser. Again, contact Walid or Nelson for more details.
17.04.2026
Postdoctoral Position in Transient and Multi-messenger Astronomy Data Science in Greenbelt
The General Coordinates Network (GCN) Project and High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Center (HEASARC) at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) invite applications for postdoctoral research positions in the fields of transient and/or multi-messenger astrophysics. Applicants should have a strong astrophysics research track record and deep expertise in the technical disciplines of full-stack software development, data visualization, React, TypeScript, and Python. Experience in Apache Kafka and cloud computing would also be beneficial. The successful applicant will join the GCN team, who operate NASA’s time-domain and multi-messenger transient alert system. Completed applications received by Friday, May 22, 2026 will receive full consideration.
17.04.2026
Call for postdoctoral positions University of Paris-Saclay
The Graduate School of Physics at Université Paris-Saclay, France, is launching a second call for applications within its postdoctoral fellowship programe: UPSaclay-STAR-φ, supported by the EU Marie Skłodowska-Curie COFUND programme, 2024 call. Application deadline: July 15th 5:00PM. This call will recruit up to 22 international postdoctoral researchers, for 24-month projects in one of the 40 laboratories of the Physics Graduate School, at the SOLEIL synchrotron, or at the French National Metrology Lab (LNE), working on various fields from fundamental to applied physics.
14.04.2026
LHO Electrical Engineering Lead
The LIGO Laboratory and LIGO Hanford Observatory invite applications for an Electrical Engineering Lead. We also ask that you circulate this announcement within your networks and encourage strong candidates to apply. Job Summary: At LIGO Hanford you'll coordinate a skilled team of engineers and technicians in the design, testing, and maintenance of precision analog and digital electronics, playing a key role in the day-to-day operations of a one-of-a-kind scientific facility. You'll collaborate with a diverse, international community of scientists and engineers, and have the opportunity to contribute to research that pushes the boundaries of what's possible. This is a leadership role where your technical skills and team-building abilities both matter.
14.04.2026
LIGO Laboratory Job Opening: Project Mechanical Designer/Drafter, LIGO Caltech
The LIGO Laboratory has a job posting for a Project Mechanical Designer/Drafter, LIGO Caltech, reporting to Arnaud Pele. Anticipated start date: As soon as possible, Full-time position, Regular-staff position. Feel free to contact the LIGO Laboratory Staff Relations and Administrative Manager, Lorna Campbell, for more information, OR feel free to contact the Hiring Manager Arnaud Pele, for more information about this position.
14.04.2026
Postdoc position at Kyushu University
The Quantum and Spacetime Research Institute (QuaSR), Kyushu University, is seeking applications for an Academic Researcher position in the field of experimental gravitational wave physics. The successful candidate will conduct research in experimental gravitational wave physics in collaboration with Dr. Satoshi Tanioka (scheduled to join QuaSR, Kyushu University). The research will focus on fundamental technologies for quantum measurements in space, including laser interferometers, optical cavities, and related systems. Application deadline: June 30, 2026.
09.04.2026
PhD Scholarships – Statistics, Astrophysics, Cosmology and Gravitational Wave Astronomy in New Zealand
The NZ Astrostatistics and General Relativity Group (NZ Gravity) is a cross-institutional research team spanning astrophysics, cosmology, mathematics and statistics with members at five New Zealand universities as well as international collaborators within the Vera Rubin Observatory and the International LISA Consortium. The NZ Astrostatistics and General Relativity Group (NZ Gravity) is coordinating applications for several PhD scholarships. Potential candidates will be part of an interdisciplinary team, working in areas such as: Interstellar objects, Stellar populations, Supernovae, Large scale structure formation and ultralight dark matter, Engaging with the Vera Rubin Observatory Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST), Gravitational wave astronomy, Statistical data analysis for the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) Mission.
18.03.2026
Director Position at SISSA, Trieste
The successful candidate is expected to assume the Directorship by November 1, 2027, for a single non-renewable term of 6 years. The Director must be of an academic stature for appointment as a tenured full-time SISSA professor and will be based in Trieste without substantial commitments to other institutions. The appointee will become a full-time professor of SISSA and will remain so after completion of the directorship, though different arrangements are possible, such as returning to a different institution in the case of leave of absence. Please send statements of interest, or documented nominations to the Search Committee by May 15, 2026 at the latest using the address search(at)sissa.it
10.03.2026
Lecturer position on Gravitational Waves University of Lyon (IP2I)
The Institut de Physique des 2 Infinis de Lyon (IP2I) is recruiting a lecturer in experimental physics to join either the Gravitational Waves group or the Nuclear Matter group. The IP2I is a joint CNRS-Lyon 1 University research unit located on the Lyon Tech La Doua campus, which covers a very broad spectrum of scientific topics, from particle physics in the infinitely small to the study of the universe in the infinitely large. Ist activities are both experimental and theoretical and also extend to transdisciplinary subjects with high societal stakes, such as health and energy.
04.03.2026
Vacuum Lead at LIGO Hanford Observatory
The LIGO Laboratory has a job posting for a Vacuum Lead, LIGO Hanford Observatory, reporting to Richard McCarthy. Anticipated start date: As soon as possible; Full-time Position; Regular-staff Position.Feel free to contact the LIGO Laboratory Staff Relations Coordinator, Lorna Campbell, for more information, OR feel free to contact the Hiring Manager Richard McCarthy, for more information about this position.
04.03.2026
LIGO Science Education Center Program Leader at LLO
The LIGO Laboratory has a job posting for a LIGO Science Education Center Program Leader at LLO, reporting to Joe Giaime. Anticipated start date: As soon as possibl; Full-time Position; Regular-staff Position. Feel free to contact the LIGO Laboratory Staff Relations and Administrative Manager, Lorna Campbell, for more information, OR feel free to contact the Hiring Manager Joe Giaime, for more information about this position.
04.03.2026
PhD positions in the field of Gravitational-Waves Theory and Numerical Relativity in Jena
The Institute of Theoretical Physics at the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy has a vacancy for two PhD positions in the field of gravitational-waves and numerical relativity (theory) commencing on October, 1. 2026. We offer a part-time position (50%, 20 hours per week). The Gravitational-wave and Numerical relativity Working Group investigates questions relating to gravitational waves from compact binaries, relativistic and multimessenger astrophysics, and numerical methods for Einstein equations and relativistic fluids. Application deadline: May 31st, 2026.
04.03.2026
Research assistant in Gravitational-Wave Theory and Numerical Relativity in Jena
The Faculty of Physics and Astronomy/The Institute of Theoretical Physics seeks to fill the position of a Research assistant in the field of gravitational-wave and numerical relativity (theory) commencing on 01. October 2026. We offer a full-time position (40 hours per week). As our new ‘research assistant you will investigates questions relating to gravitational waves from compact binaries, relativistic and multimessenger astrophysics, and numerical methods for Einstein equations and relativistic fluids. Application deadline: June 1, 2026.
24.02.2026
Postdoctoral Position at University of Toulouse, Laboratoire de Physique Théorique à Toulouse
The Laboratory of Theoretical Physics in Toulouse has an opening for a two-year postdoctoral position in the field of one-dimensional quantum many-body systems. The starting date is flexible (latest January 2027). To apply, please send your curriculum vitae, a brief research statement, and arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent to Aleksandra Petković (petkovic(at)irsamc.ups-tlse.fr). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
21.01.2026
Tenure Track/Faculty Position in Physics at SISSA
The Physics Area at the "Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati" (SISSA) in Trieste, Italy, invites expressions of interest for a faculty position from outstanding female candidates with a strong research record in any of the fields covered by the Area (Astrophysics and Cosmology, Astroparticle and Gravitational Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Statistical Physics, Statistical Physics of Biological Systems, Theoretical Particle Physics, Theoretical and Scientific Data Science). The appointment procedure will be activated at the assistant professor, tenure-track, level* or associate professor level. Expressions of interest should be sent (in English and via Academic Jobs Online only) preferably by June 10, 2026.
29.09.2025
ETpathfinder Visiting Scientists Programme Open For Applications
The ETpathfinder Visiting Scientists Programme provides funding to welcome researchers and engineers to our ETpathfinder R&D facility in Maastricht, the Netherlands. This program is designed for senior scientists and engineers, postdoctoral researchers and experienced PhD students who wish to engage with cutting-edge interferometric technology while contributing their expertise to advance our experimental capabilities. ETpathfinder serves as a R&D fieldlab facility for developing technologies that will enable future -generation gravitational wave detectors, such as Einstein Telescope. Our research focuses on high-precision interferometry with cryogenic silicon test masses, seismic isolation systems, optics, photonics, quantum noise reduction, controls and environmental monitoring as well as on engineering, systems engineering, integration and cleanliness aspects.