09.10.2025 Data Preprocessing Engineer for the LISA Space Mission M/F at LTE Paris In this project, we will develop new methods to reduce various noises in the LISA data efficiently in order to detect gravitational waves and to extract scientific results for various types of sources. These methods will then be implemented in a LISA data preprocessing pipeline. This position is devoted either to a researcher or to a software engineer. Strong skills in software development, data analysis, and numerical calculations are required. In addition, knowledge of the LISA mission and of its instruments will be favoured. Read more

09.10.2025 PhD position in Numerical Relativity in Jena The successful applicant will join the team led by Prof. Sebastiano Bernuzzi and work on numerical relativity simulations of neutron star mergers. The position is part of a cross-border project between Jena and Prof. David Radice’s group at Penn State University (USA). The project is funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) and the US National Science Foundation (NSF) under the DFG-NSF Physics initiative. Candidates with background in numerical relativity, relativistic astrophysics and/or multi-messenger astrophysics with neutron star mergers are encouraged to apply. Application deadline: November 2nd 2025. Read more

09.10.2025 Henriette Herz Postdoc Fellowship in Particle Cosmology (female applicants only) in Münster Two-year Humboldt postdoc fellowship via the Henriette Herz program for a female early-career researcher in the field of particle cosmology. The successful candidate will join the research group of Kai Schmitz at the University of Münster (“Particle Cosmology Münster”) and carry out research at the intersection of pulsar timing array (PTA) searches for gravitational waves and new physics beyond the Standard Model. Application deadline: October 31st, 2025. Read more

09.10.2025 PhD Program in Astronomy and Astrophysics at Leiden University Leiden Observatory invites applications for approximately 6-10 new PhD positions. The four-year PhD program consists mostly of research under the supervision of one or more faculty members. Positions are available in most of the research areas in which the Observatory is active. These include galaxy formation and evolution, stars and planetary systems, computational astrophysics, high energy astrophysics, and instrumentation. More information about research at Leiden Observatory can be found here. Application deadline: November 15th, 2025. Read more

09.10.2025 PhD positions at the International Helmholtz-Weizmann Research School on Multimessenger Astronomy The school aims at bringing highly qualified and motivated graduate students to the forefront of the field of Multimessenger astronomy through a world-class international training environment. PhD students will work with leading scientists in the field and benefit from their complementary expertise in theory and experiments involving the various messengers. Application deadline November 7th, 2025. Read more

09.10.2025 ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme To increase the scientific return from its space science missions, ESA welcomes applications from scientists interested in pursuing research based on publicly available data in the ESA Space Science Archives. The Archives host data from all current and past ESA space science missions in astronomy, planetary science, and heliophysics. The ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme is open to scientists at all career levels who are affiliated with institutes in ESA Member States and Cooperating States (note that all visits must comply with the ESA Security Directives, which may necessitate additional checks). Early-career scientists are particularly encouraged to apply, including PhD students. The next deadline…

06.10.2025 PhD and Postdoctoral positions at GRAPPA University of Amsterdam We invite applications for one or more in general relativity, gravitational wave astrophysics, and dark matter phenomenology, funded by the ERC Advanced Grant “De Tenebris” (PI: Prof. Gianfranco Bertone) and hosted at GRAPPA, University of Amsterdam. Application deadline: December 1st, 2025.PhD positions — Apply via AcademicJobsOnline (#30677):https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30677Postdoctoral positions — Apply via AcademicJobsOnline (#30676):https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30676

06.10.2025 Postdoctoral Position on Extreme Mass Ratio Inspirals and QPEs in Leiden Leiden Observatory invites applications for a postdoctoral position on theoretical and computational astrophysical studies of gravitational wave-related phenomena, with a strong preference for Extreme Mass Ratio Inspirals (EMRIs), and Quasi-Periodic Eruptions (QPEs). The postdoctoral position is within Prof. Elena M. Rossi’s group, which currently consists of five PhD students and one post-doc, who work on various galactic nuclei phenomena. It is funded by Rossi’s grant awarded within the National Roadmap for the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA). This consortium coordinates activities in the Netherlands in preparation for LISA data. Complete applications received by November 15, 2025, will receive…

06.10.2025 Application for Associate Research Scholar, Princeton Gravity Initiative The Princeton Gravity Initiative is seeking exceptional Ph.D. recipients in theoretical gravitational theory for an honorific postdoctoral fellowship program. The Princeton Gravity Initiative is a collaborative effort between Princeton University’s Astrophysics, Mathematics, and Physics Departments to explore the fundamental nature of gravity; see https://gravity.princeton.edu for more information. Candidates from all areas of research focusing on gravitational theory, including gravitational wave astrophysics, mathematical relativity, early universe cosmology, and quantum gravity, will be considered. Application deadline: October 30th, 2025. Read more