• Postdoctoral Fellowship in Physics and Astronomy at Johns Hopkins University

    17.10.2024 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Physics and Astronomy at Johns Hopkins University The William H. Miller III Department of Physics and Astronomy at Johns Hopkins University invites applications for several postdoctoral fellowships. These fellowships offer the opportunity for postdoctoral research that combines academic freedom with strong faculty mentorship in an intellectually vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming department. Some of the fellowships will be in the research areas of general relativity, gravitational wave astronomy, black hole physics, and cosmology. The Department has strong programs in condensed-matter physics, particle physics, astrophysics, and biological physics and is now embarking upon a significant expansion, including growth into new areas of physics. Consideration of applications will begin…

  • Postdoc and PhD openings at Stevens Institute of Technology, NJ

    16.10.2024 Postdoc and PhD openings at Stevens Institute of Technology, NJ Our theory group has openings for a Postdoc and PhD position in gravitational physics at the interface with quantum information science. Research is rooted in quantum information theory and quantum optics, but with applications to gravitational waves and quantum gravity. Topics include (i) tests of post-Newtonian gravity, (ii) gravitational wave detection with quantum systems, (iii) tests of quantum gravity signatures such as quantum gravity phenomenology and single graviton detection, and (iv) influence of gravity on novel quantum systems such as atomic clocks, quantum networks and opto-mechanics. Reviews will begin on November 1st and continue until the position is filled.…

  • Post-Doctoral positions in Gravitational Physics, Lisbon, Portugal

    16.10.2024 Post-Doctoral positions in Gravitational Physics, Lisbon, Portugal The Gravity Group at Tecnico (GRIT), part of the Center for Astrophysics and Gravitation (CENTRA) in Tecnico, Lisbon, invites applications for two post-doctoral research fellowships in Gravitational Physics. The successful applicants will work with Dr. Richard Brito on the project “Opportunities in the gravitational sky: Searching for new fundamental fields with Black Holes and Gravitational Waves”, funded by the Fundacao para a Ciencia e Tecnologia (FCT) under the ERC-Portugal Program. The project’s main goal is to explore novel strategies to search for new fundamental fields, either motivated by dark matter models or by beyond GR theories, using gravitational-wave and black-hole observations. The…

  • PhD position in Gravitational Wave Physics at IFAE Barcelona

    16.10.2024 PhD position in Gravitational Wave Physics at IFAE Barcelona In the framework of the Spanish Research Grants Program for the Generation of Knowledge (Grant ID: PID2023-146517NB-I00), the „Institut de Física d’Altes Energies“ (IFAE) in Barcelona welcomes applications for a PhD position on gravitational wave (GW) studies with LIGO-Virgo (LV) experiments and third-generation projects Einstein Telescope (ET) and Cosmic Explorer (CE), as supported by a dedicated PhD fellowship. Closing Date: November 30th, 2024. Read more

  • Assistant Professor Gravitational Wave Physics & Multimessenger Astrophysics at University of Texas, Austin

    16.10.2024 Assistant Professor Gravitational Wave Physics & Multimessenger Astrophysics at University of Texas, Austin The Department of Physics at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in Gravitational Wave Physics and Multimessenger Astrophysics. Well-qualified, tenured candidates at a higher rank will also be considered. The position is part of a cluster faculty hire between the Departments of Astronomy and Physics on exploring the Universe with Artificial Intelligence. For full consideration, all application materials and letters of recommendation must arrive by December 1, 2024. Read more

  • KICP Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at University of Chicago

    16.10.2024 KICP Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at University of Chicago The Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics (KICP) at the University of Chicago would like to invite applications for the KICP Postdoctoral Research Fellowship program. Scientists receiving a PhD in physics, astrophysics, astronomy, or related fields between May 2021 and September 2025 are welcome to apply. Successful applicants will conduct original research in experimental, observational, numerical, or theoretical cosmological physics, broadly defined. KICP Fellows are appointed to renewable one-year terms, for up to three years. Our positions carry a salary and benefits package comparable to other prize fellowships. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit application by October 31, 2024 Read more

  • Referentin / Referent (w/m/d) für das Projekt Office in Maastricht im Rahmen des länderübergreifenden Projektes „Einstein-Teleskop“

    11.10.2024 Referentin / Referent (w/m/d) für das Projekt Office in Maastricht im Rahmen des länderübergreifenden Projektes „Einstein-Teleskop“ Die Staatskanzlei als Behörde des Ministerpräsidenten des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen sucht im Rahmen des länderübergreifenden Projektes „Einstein-Teleskop“ eine Referentin/ einen Referenten (w/m/d)(bis A 15 LBesO bzw. EG 15) für das Project Office in Maastricht. Der Einsatz erfolgt für die Dauer des Bewerbungszeitraumes der Länder und Regionen als Standort für das Einstein-Teleskop (voraussichtlich bis 31. Dezember 2026). Bei einer Verlängerung des Bewerbungszeitraumes ist eine entsprechende Verlängerung des Einsatzes beabsichtigt. Die Position ist im Wege der landesinternen Rotation zu besetzen. Die Ausschreibung richtet sich daher an Beschäftigte des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen. Nach der Abordnung an die Staatskanzlei…

  • Postdoctoral Researcher in Gravitationnal Physics at CNRS Paris

    09.10.2024 Postdoctoral Researcher in Gravitationnal Physics at CNRS Paris The postdoctoral researcher will be part of the theory section of the Astroparticle and Cosmology (APC) laboratory, hosted by the Université Paris Cité, in Paris. The APC lab is highly involved in the study of gravity and compact objects, and in the direct detection of gravitational waves. We are looking for candidates aiming at working in the group of Luca Santoni at APC, on the theoretical aspects of black holes and compact objects. Scientific context: gravity, black holes, gravitational waves, symmetries. Application Deadline: October 21st, 2024. Read more

  • Postdoctoral Fellowships in Gravitation at Weinberg Institute University of Texas

    09.10.2024 Postdoctoral Fellowships in Gravitation at Weinberg Institute University of Texas The Center for Gravitational Physics (CGP) within the Weinberg Institute (https://weinberg.utexas.edu) at the University of Texas at Austin invites applicants for multiple Weinberg Institute Postdoctoral Fellowships in Gravitation. These are full-time postdoctoral positions starting in September 2025. Fellows will have the opportunity to conduct independent research and to collaborate with the faculty of the CGP (Hsin-Yu Chen, Pablo Laguna, Richard Matzner, Deirdre Shoemaker, and Aaron Zimmerman). The initial appointment is for two years, with the possibility of extension to a third year subject to available funding and research performance. Application deadline: November 22nd, 2024. Read more

  • Gravity Fellow at the Center for Gravitational Physics (CGP) University of Texas at Austin

    09.10.2024 Gravity Fellow at the Center for Gravitational Physics (CGP) University of Texas at Austin The Center for Gravitational Physics (CGP) at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for the position of Gravity Fellow, with a focus on the applications of data science and machine learning to fundamental problems in gravitational wave physics and multimessenger astrophysics. Gravity Fellow will have the opportunity to conduct independent research and to collaborate with the faculty of the CGP (Hsin-Yu Chen, Pablo Laguna, Richard Matzner, Deirdre Shoemaker, and Aaron Zimmerman). This position is equivalent to a senior postdoctoral fellowship, starting in September 2025. The initial appointment is for two years, with the…