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Postdoc position GW Instrumentation at the University of Antwerp
22.01.2026 Postdoc position GW Instrumentation at the University of Antwerp The Department of Physics in the Faculty of Science is looking for a full-time (100%) postdoctoral scholarship holder in the field of Physics or a related field. The Particle Physics research group carries out research in particle physics (CMS experiment at CERN LHC) and gravitational waves. Members of the group are involved with Virgo instrumentation, LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA data analysis, and Instrumentation Science with the Einstein Telescope. The University of Antwerp is a founding partner of the ETPathfinder project, and members of the group take part in the instrumentation developments related to this facility in Maastricht. The University of Antwerp is also…
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PostDoc position (f/m/non- binary) at RWTH Aachen – ETpathfinder Smart Skills Lab Technology Expert
21.01.2026 PostDoc position (f/m/non- binary) at RWTH Aachen – ETpathfinder Smart Skills Lab Technology Expert The Physics Institute III B at RWTH Aachen University is looking for a research assistant (f/m/non-binary) – PostDoc in the context of the Einstein Telescope experiment. Our institute and the Department of Physics at RWTH Aachen University offer a vibrant community of particle, astroparticle, and gravitational wave physicists who play a leading role in experiments such as the Einstein Telescope gravitational wave detector. RWTH Aachen University is one of the leading research universities in Germany. Application deadline February 28th 2026. Read more
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Supermassive Black Holes and Blue Notes
Supermassive Black Holes and Blue Notes, June 29 – Juli 3 2026 at Université de Montréal Held a week before the world-renowned Montreal International Jazz Festival, the conference aims to spotlight the significant progress made in the study of supermassive black holes, addressing open questions and exploring future prospects, particularly in the wake of the latest observations from JWST. Conference Website
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From Black Holes to the Cosmos, August 24-28 at SISSA, Trieste
From Black Holes to the Cosmos, August 24-28 at SISSA, Trieste This conference honors the scientific legacy of Matt Visser, whose pioneering work has profoundly influenced our understanding of general relativity, quantum field theory in curved spacetime, wormholes, energy conditions, analogue gravity, and beyond. Conference Website
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PhD position in AI-driven inference for gravitational-wave cosmology with LISA at University of Amsterdam
21.01.2026 PhD position in AI-driven inference for gravitational-wave cosmology with LISA at University of Amsterdam Are you excited by gravitational waves, cosmology, and modern AI-based analysis techniques? Do you enjoy developing new methods and working closely with theorists and LISA instrument and data-analysis teams? Join the GRAPPA research center at the University of Amsterdam to tackle the global analysis of data from the next-generation Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) and help shape the future of gravitational-wave cosmology. Closes on February 15th 2026. Read more
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Tenure Track/Faculty Position in Physics at SISSA
21.01.2026 Tenure Track/Faculty Position in Physics at SISSA The Physics Area at the „Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati“ (SISSA) in Trieste, Italy, invites expressions of interest for a faculty position from outstanding female candidates with a strong research record in any of the fields covered by the Area (Astrophysics and Cosmology, Astroparticle and Gravitational Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Statistical Physics, Statistical Physics of Biological Systems, Theoretical Particle Physics, Theoretical and Scientific Data Science). The appointment procedure will be activated at the assistant professor, tenure-track, level* or associate professor level. Expressions of interest should be sent (in English and via Academic Jobs Online only) preferably by June 10, 2026. Read…
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Meldung:Breaking Ground for HAFUN: Hamburg’s New Hub for Fundamental Physics
Breaking Ground for HAFUN: Hamburg’s New Hub for Fundamental Physics The new research facility will enable innovative experiments in gravitational physics and serve as a platform for global scientific collaboration. Read more
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Baustart für das Hamburg Fundamental Interactions Laboratory
20.01.2026 Breaking Ground for HAFUN: Hamburg’s New Hub for Fundamental Physics The new research facility will enable innovative experiments in gravitational physics and serve as a platform for global scientific collaboration. Read more
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PhD Position in Gravitational-Wave Astronomy at University of Santiago de Compostela
20.01.2026 PhD Position in Gravitational-Wave Astronomy at University of Santiago de Compostela, IGFAE The gravitational-wave research program (GRWA) team at IGFAE invites applications for a PhD position in gravitational-wave astronomy. The successful candidate will work within the broad field on gravitational-wave data analysis. Particular research topics may include, but are not limited to: Searches for black-hole mergers, neutron stars and exotic compact objects in LIGO–Virgo–KAGRA data; Population inference of compact binaries Tests of General Relativity using gravitational-wave observations; Next generation detectors like Einstein Telescope and LISA. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply before…
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Breaking Ground for HAFUN: Hamburg’s New Hub for Fundamental Physics
20.01.2026 The new research facility will enable innovative experiments in gravitational physics and serve as a platform for global scientific collaboration. Construction of the Hamburg Fundamental Interactions Laboratory (HAFUN) officially began with a ceremonial first groundbreaking. Once completed, the new facility will bring together around 200 researchers from the Cluster of Excellence Quantum Universe, the Department of Physics and the MIN Faculty at the University of Hamburg. They will use cutting-edge infrastructure to explore fundamental questions in particle physics and cosmology. „With HAFUN we are creating ideal laboratories for fundamental research. Special labs for experimental gravitational wave detection on ground and in space are one of the highlights. We will…