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16.10.2026 Shared PhD position between the DZA and IKZ Shared position and supervision: This is a shared PhD position between the DZA and IKZ. The candidate will be employed by the DZA and will carry out the the majority of research at the IKZ in Berlin. Scientific supervision will be jointly provided by supervisors from the DZA and IKZ. The position combines the expertise and research environments of both institutions and is embedded in the joint activities related to the technology development for the Einstein Telescope.The research will contribute to the development and optimization of technologies for the production of high-purity silicon crystals for future gravitational-wave detectors. The work is…

16.10.2026 Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d) – Bonding Technologies at DZA The following position is to be filled at the earliest possible date, fixed-term until 30 June 2029 (third-party-funded position in accordance with Section 2(2) of the German Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act – WissZeitVG): T02D-26-02 Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d) – Bonding TechnologiesBonding Technologies for Cryogenic Composite Silicon Mirrors (ET Low-Frequency Interferometer).The DZA is a partner in Joint Project D of the German Einstein Telescope (ET) preparatory programme, one of five thematic joint projects coordinated by the German ET research community to advance preparations for ET and build up German capacity for its realisation. Joint Project D focuses on technologies for the mirrors of…

16.10.2026 Postdoc in String Cosmology and String Phenomenology, INFN, Bologna INFN Bologna announces the opening of a 2-year postdoc position in String Cosmology and String Phenomenology, starting in Fall 2027. The position is part of the 2027/28 national INFN Fellowship Program which offers 16 positions for research activity in Theoretical Physics. Applications, in electronic form, must be submitted to INFN not later than November 12th, 2026 (11:59 p.m. CET) through the website https://reclutamento.dsi.infn.it searching for Bando number 29216. In the application the candidates must specify that they are interested in the position number 2 entitled „String theory in the sky: cosmology, gravitational waves and axions“ and must include a CV,…

16.10.2026 Applying for a PhD position at Leiden Observatory Call for several PhD positions with an application deadline of November 15, 2026. Positions are available in several research areas in which the Observatory is active. The research areas of the Observatory include cosmology, galaxy formation and evolution, interstellar matter and star formation, stars and planetary systems, computational astrophysics, high energy astrophysics, laboratory astrophysics, astrochemistry, and instrumentation. The starting dates are negotiable. Read more

15.10.2026 Postdoctoral fellowship in gravitational-wave modelling/analysis at the National University of Singapore Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research fellowship in the Department of Physics at the National University of Singapore (NUS). The successful candidate will work under the supervision of faculty member Alvin Chua, and will contribute to a Singapore Ministry of Education (MOE)-funded research programme on the scientific modelling and analysis of asymmetric-mass binaries as sources for next-generation gravitational-wave observatories. We seek applicants with a strong background in source modelling and/or data analysis for gravitational-wave astronomy. Applicants with expertise in the modelling and analysis of asymmetric-mass binaries for future space-based detectors such as LISA are particularly encouraged to apply. Application Deadline:…

13.10.2026 Postdoctoral and Tenure-track fellowships at IGFAE GW group The GW group at IGFAE invites expressions of interest for the two following fellowship calls recently announced by the Spanish Ministry of Science: Since the preparation of the application will require a certain level of involvement from our group members, please contact Juan Calderon Bustillo and/or Thomas Dent as soon as possible.

13.10.2026 Faculty Position at Montclair State University The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Montclair State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Engineering position to begin August 2027. This position will contribute to the launch of a new Engineering concentration and support the development of the corresponding curriculum. The ideal applicant will have strong familiarity and experience with the standard curricula for physics and at least one core engineering discipline (especially Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Optical, or Nuclear Engineering). Other engineering or physics disciplines may also be considered. The applicant’s research area should likewise connect with an engineering discipline or a related area of physics or applied…

13.10.2026 Assistant Professor of Experimental Physics (with research expertise in optics/quantum optics) at Cal State Fullerton The Department of Physics at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in experimental physics with expertise in optics/quantum optics with an appointment to begin Fall 2027.Optics and quantum optics encompass the study and application of light and its interactions with matter, ranging from classical optical phenomena to effects that require a quantum-mechanical description. Research in these broadly defined fields may include the generation, manipulation, propagation, detection, and characterization of light; light–matter interactions; lasers and photonics; spectroscopy and imaging; nonlinear and ultrafast optics; optical materials and devices; and quantum…

13.10.2026 Postdoctoral Associate Astrophysics at University of Florida The Department of Physics at the University of Florida invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate to conduct research on topics related to supermassive black hole astrophysics under the mentorship of Prof. Laura Blecha. Preference will be given to candidates with experience and/or interest in modeling gravitational-wave or multi-messenger source populations, the cosmological evolution of black holes and galaxies, or other topics that overlap with the research of Blecha’s group. The preferred start date is August 16, 2027. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, or a closely related field at the time of appointment. To ensure full consideration, application materials should…