13.02.2026 PhD Scholarships in Observational, Computational & Theoretical Astrophysics at Swinburne University The Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing (CAS) at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne invites applications from high-calibre students of any nationality for its PhD program. CAS is one of Australia’s largest astronomy research institutes, with approximately 25 faculty, 20 postdoctoral researchers, and 40 PhD students. Swinburne has guaranteed access to the 10-m Keck telescopes, with our astronomers and students regularly obtaining time at the world’s major optical and radio observatories. They also study gravitational wave sources with LIGO, and use Ngarrgu Tindebeek, the next generation Australian Supercomputer for theoretical and observational astrophysics. Application deadline March 13, 2026.…

13.02.2026 PhD student position in Experimental Particle Physics at SDU in Odense The Astroparticle and Dark Matter group at the Center for Cosmology and Particle Physics Phenomenology (CP3) at the Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) invites applications for a PhD position in Experimental Particle Physics, with a focus on cryogenic single-photon detectors for axion searches. Application deadline: March 31st, 2026. Read more

13.02.2026 Three PhD Fellowships in Theoretical Physics at University of Stavanger The University of Stavanger invites applicants for three 3-year PhD Fellowships in Physics – Neutron Stars & QCD / Gravitational Waves & Black Holes / Generalised Theories of Gravity – at the Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Mathematics and Physics. The start date is flexible, but no later than September 2026. Application deadline on March 12, 2026 Read more

11.02.2026 PhD position in GW detectors University of Münster The Institute for Nuclear Physics in the Faculty of Physics at the University of Münster, Germany, is seeking to fill the position of a Doctoral Research Associate (Wissenschaftlicher MitarbeiterIn, salary level E 13 TV-L) at the earliest possible date. We are offering a fixed-term part-time position (67%) for 3 years. Full-time employees are required to teach 4 hours per week during the semester. Application deadline February 28th, 2026. Read more

11.02.2026 Call for Expressions of Interest – ATRAE Scientist Position (permanent) with IFAE The Institut de Física d’Altes Energies (IFAE) invites expressions of interest from outstanding researchers to join its Gravitational Waves Group, working on the Virgo, LIGO, and Einstein Telescope collaborations, in the framework of the 2026 ATRAE Program of the Spanish Funding Agency. The IFAE Gravitational Waves Group plays an active role in Virgo and LIGO experiments in several areas including detector characterization, physics data analysis, and R&D for next-generation observatories, with a particular emphasis on the Einstein Telescope. Application deadline April 15th, 2026. Read more

11.02.2026 Faculty Position in Gravitational Waves and Effective Field Theories at the University of São Paulo The University of São Paulo (USP) and the Physics Institute (https://portal.if.usp.br/ifusp/en) are inviting applications for one tenure-track position in the field of Gravitational Waves and Effective Field Theories. USP is the top research institution in Latin America, and the Physics Institute is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment. Candidates are expected to carry out high-level, independent research, as well as mentoring students and teaching at the graduate and/or undergraduate levels. Application Deadline: March 16, 2026. Read more

11.02.2026 Call for Applications: Director Position at EGO The Director is the legal representative of the EGO Consortium and provides overall strategic, scientific, and administrative leadership of the organization. The Director, in his/her role of Chair of the VirgoLab Executive Board, ensures the effective functioning of the Virgo gravitational-wave detector, leads its scientific and technical strategy, manages its financial and human resources, and represents EGO on behalf of the Consortium and represents VirgoLab.Deadline for submission: 31st March 2026, 12.00 p.m. CET. Read more

11.02.2026 Call for Postdoc 2026 „Young Researcher Excellence Fellowships“ Projects at Université Côte d’Azur As part of its commitment to excellence and international outreach, the IdEx Université Côte d’Azur is launching the 2026 Young Researcher Excellence Fellowships campaign to encourage the recruitment of young researchers at post-doctoral level for a 24-month period in its laboratories. The call for proposals is designed to fund 12 contracts. All disciplines and themes are covered. Application deadline March 6, 2026. Read more