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

04.03.2026 PhD position in Theoretical Physics at University of Murcia We are seeking students interested in gravitational physics, with research topics including black holes, gravitational waves, and modifications of General Relativity. The position is funded for four years, in accordance with the Spanish Law of Science. The expected start date is September 1st 2026. The successful candidate will join the research group of Prof. Pablo A. Cano within the ERC-funded project “EFTGrav”. The project aims to characterize the gravitational-wave signatures of beyond-GR theories in black hole binaries. Deadline: April 15 2026. Read more

04.03.2026 PhD positions in the field of Gravitational-Waves Theory and Numerical Relativity in Jena The Institute of Theoretical Physics at the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy has a vacancy for two PhD positions in the field of gravitational-waves and numerical relativity (theory) commencing on August, 1. 2026. We offer a part-time position (50%, 20 hours per week). The Gravitational-wave and Numerical relativity Working Group investigates questions relating to gravitational waves from compact binaries, relativistic and multimessenger astrophysics, and numerical methods for Einstein equations and relativistic fluids. Application deadline: May 1st, 2026. Read more

04.03.2026 Research assistant in Gravitational-Wave Theory and Numerical Relativity in Jena The Faculty of Physics and Astronomy/The Institute of Theoretical Physics seeks to fill the position of a Research assistant in the field of gravitational-wave and numerical relativity (theory) commencing on 01. October 2026. We offer a full-time position (40 hours per week). As our new ‘research assistant you will investigates questions relating to gravitational waves from compact binaries, relativistic and multimessenger astrophysics, and numerical methods for Einstein equations and relativistic fluids. Application deadline: June 1, 2026. Read more

27.02.2026 Research fellow (m/f/d) associate in Quantum Field Theory and Gravitational Physics at Humboldt University Berlin Research fellow (m/f/d) associate in Quantum Field Theory and Gravitational Physics, expected 67 % part-time employment each – E 13 TV-L HU (third-party funding limited until 30 September 2029). Responsibilities: scientific services in research in the field of quantum field theory, in particular scattering amplitudes, phenomenology, lattice field theory, the AdS/CFT correspondence, analytic gravitational waves, and mathematical aspects of quantum fields; participation in the structured qualification programme and in activities of the Research Training Group; tasks for own scientific qualification (doctorate). Application Deadline March 18th 2026. Read more

27.02.2026 Postdoc Position in Gravitational Physics at ZARM, Bremen As part of the Cluster of Excellence “Quantum Frontiers”, ZARM develops advanced tests of Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity, addressing both astrophysical approaches and quantum-physical aspects. We collaborate with the Institute of Geodesy, Leibniz University Hannover (LUH), on research using Lunar Laser Ranging and the Institute of Quantum Optics, LUH, on experiments involving atom interferometry. The successful candidate will join ZARM’s Gravitational Theory Group, focusing on theoretical investigations of astrophysical tests in strong gravity regimes and/or high-precision experiments on or near Earth. Closing date March 26 2026. Read more

27.02.2026 Expressions of interest for a PhD position in Theoretical Physics in Trento The Theoretical Gravitation and Cosmology group at the University of Trento might have one funded PhD position starting in November 2026 and supervised by Prof. Massimiliano Rinaldi. The selection process is led by a committee, appointed by the Department of Physics, that evaluates all candidates in all physics fields and makes a ranking based on letter of motivation, academic CV and interview (live or online). Details of the selection process can be found here. Please note that the official 2026 call is not open yet and this announcement is just an unofficial gathering of expressions of interest,…

24.02.2026 Call for Applications: Director of IFAE Barcelona The Institut de Física d’Altes Energies (IFAE) is seeking applicants for a new Director. IFAE is a consortium of the Generalitat de Catalunya and the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) created in 1991. IFAE is a CERCA Center of Excellence whose mission is to perform cutting-edge research, theoretical and experimental, in high-energy physics, astroparticle physics and cosmology, going from particles to the cosmos, and, at the same time, to contribute to society by applying the acquired knowledge and insight in strategic sectors. CERCA is the public Catalan system of research institutes. IFAE is also a founding member of the Barcelona Institute of…

24.02.2026 ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme Madrid, Noordwijk 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. Applications received by 30 April 2026 (23:59 UTC) will be considered for visits in autumn and winter 2026/2027. Read more