16.06.2026 Postdoctoral researcher in low-noise readout electronics for 2 um photon detection sensors for gravitational wave detectors at University of Antwerp The Particle Physics group of the University of Antwerp invites applications for a postdoctoral position in low-noise readout electronics for next-generation gravitational wave detectors. The group is an active member of the Virgo, Einstein Telescope (ET), and ETpathfinder collaborations. The successful candidate will join the 2 μm Light Sources and Photon Detection Sensors research within the group, in close collaboration with the optics laboratory at Ghent University (UGent). Whereas all current gravitational wave detectors operate at 1064 nm, ET and ETpathfinder will use new wavelengths — 1550 nm and…

16.06.2026 Postdoctoral researcher in scattered light calibration for gravitational wave detectors at University of Antwerp The Particle Physics group of the University of Antwerp invites applications for a postdoctoral position in gravitational wave instrumentation, with a focus on a novel calibration technique for Advanced Virgo+ Phase 2 (O5). The group is an active member of the Virgo, Einstein Telescope (ET), and ETpathfinder collaborations. Precise calibration of the interferometer strain h(t) is essential to exploit the full sensitivity of Virgo and ET. In this project the successful candidate will further develop, install, and commission a new and independent calibration method that uses back-scattered light from the end benches to inject periodic…

16.06.2026 Postdoctoral researcher in seismic isolation for gravitational wave detectors at University of Antwerp The Particle Physics group of the University of Antwerp invites applications for a postdoctoral position in gravitational wave instrumentation, with a focus on seismic isolation and suspension commissioning for Advanced Virgo+ Phase 2. The group is an active member of the Virgo, Einstein Telescope (ET), and ETpathfinder collaborations. The successful candidate will join the group’s research on sensors & actuators, seismic attenuation and controls, by contributing to the construction and commissioning of new compact seismic isolation systems for Advanced Virgo+ Phase 2. A major upgrade planned for the O5 observing run is the installation of short…

16.06.2026 Postdoctoral researcher in UHV technology for gravitational wave detectors at University of Antwerp The Particle Physics group of the University of Antwerp invites applications for a postdoctoral position in gravitational wave instrumentation, with a focus on ultra-high vacuum (UHV) technology for third-generation gravitational wave detectors. The group is an active member of the Virgo, Einstein Telescope (ET), and ETpathfinder collaborations, and coordinates the beam pipe vacuum work package within ET’s Instrument Science Board. The successful candidate will contribute to the construction, commissioning, and scientific exploitation of a new UHV testing and cleanroom infrastructure at UAntwerp. Third-generation observatories such as ET require residual gas pressures of ~10⁻¹⁰ mbar and exceptional…

16.06.2026 Full-time (100%) doctoral scholarship holder in the field of gravitational wave instrumentation at University of Antwerp The Particle Physics group of the University of Antwerp invites applications for a PhD position in gravitational wave instrumentation, with a focus on seismic attenuation and active suspension control. The group is an active member of the Virgo, Einstein Telescope (ET), and ETpathfinder collaborations. As a successful candidate you will work actively on the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis in the field of gravitational wave instrumentation. You will join the group’s research on sensors & actuators, seismic attenuation and controls. Seismic noise is a dominant low-frequency limitation for ground-based gravitational wave…

16.06.2026 Scientific Project Coordinator and Researcher (f/m/d) at Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute) in Potsdam The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute) in Potsdam invites applications for the position of Scientific Project Coordinator and parttime Researcher to support two ERC-funded international research projects: GWSky (Making Sense of the Unexpected in the Gravitational-Wave Sky, https://www.gwsky.org) and MaScAmp (Mathematics of Scattering Amplitudes, https://www.mascamp.org). GWSky brings together the Niels Bohr Institute in Copenhagen, SISSA in Trieste, and the University of California, Los Angeles. MaScAmp brings together Trinity College Dublin, the University of Oxford, and Uppsala University. Application deadline: June 30th 2026. Read more

10.06.2026 Associate Professor of Experimental Physics at NBI University of Copenhagen The Niels Bohr Institute announces the availability of a faculty position in any area of experimental physics, including those based on controlled experiments and observations, with an emphasis on paradigm-shifting science. The search is open to all areas of experimental physics, including astronomy and astrophysics, and the application will be a two-step procedure as specified in the opening. We seek to appoint an outstanding researcher based on scientific excellence and demonstrated track record. We are looking for a candidate whose expertise will strengthen our mission to deliver excellent research and education. The position will be filled at the level…