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10.03.2026 PhD positions in RTG 2575: Rethinking Quantum Field Theory We are accepting applications for five PhD positions (67% salary scale TV-L E13) in quantum field theory and gravitational physics starting October 1st, 2026 or soon thereafter. We offer challenging PhD projects in the areas of Scattering amplitudes, Phenomenology, Lattice field theory, AdS/CFT correspondence, Gravitational wave physics under the guidance of the following supervisors: Alessandra Buonanno, Valentina Forini, Jeremy Green, Peter Marquard, Agostino Patella, Jan Plefka or Jan Steinhoff. Read more

10.03.2026 Tenure-Track Professorship in Theoretical Gravitational Physics at University of Vienna The University of Vienna is seeking an outstanding researcher who advances the fundamental understanding of gravity through analytically rigorous, conceptually driven, or high-precision computational approaches. Expertise and research profiles are welcome in one or more areas of theoretical gravitational physics, with particular emphasis on exact and nonlinear general relativity, geometric and mathematical analysis of the Einstein equations, analytical and numerical approaches to strong-field dynamics, relativistic and mathematical cosmology, relativistic matter dynamics in curved spacetime, nonlinear waves, and the analytical and theoretical foundations of gravitational-wave physics. Closing date April 22nd, 2026. Read more

10.03.2026 Postdoctoral Researcher in Gravitational-Wave and Multi-Messenger Astronomy (f/m/d) at DZA The following positions are to be filled (4 Postdoctoral Researcher positions) starting 1 September 2026 and are limited to 3 years in accordance with the German Act on Fixed-Term Employment Contracts in Academia (WissZeitVG): Postdoctoral Researcher in Gravitational-Wave and Multi-Messenger Astronomy (f/m/d). Your Tasks : Conduct independent research in the field of gravitational-wave and multi-messenger astrophysics; Work on topics such as r-process nucleosynthesis and kilonova modelling, massive black hole mergers and their electromagnetic counterparts in the LISA era, gravitational-wave data analysis, and AI-driven inference including primordial black hole science. Application close May 8th, 2026. Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more