30.10.2026 PhD Positions in Gravity at the Extreme at Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute, AEI) Potsdam The AEI in Potsdam invites applications for several fully funded PhD positions in the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) “Gravity at the Extreme”. We are looking for creative, proactive, and motivated candidates who thrive in a vibrant, interdisciplinary team.You will join one of these research units in Potsdam:Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity department (ACR), AEI Computational Relativistic Astrophysics department (CRA), AEIMulti-messenger Astrophysics of Compact Binaries group, AEI / Theoretical Astrophysics group, University of Potsdam (UP)Application deadline: 4 January 2027, 23:59:59 (UTC+1) , Reference letters: 11 January 2027 Read more

27.10.2026 Simons-FAPESP Research Professor at ICTP-SAIFR in São Paulo The ICTP South American Institute for Fundamental Research (ICTP-SAIFR) announces the opening of a Simons-FAPESP research professor position in the area of cosmology/gravitational waves, although outstanding candidates from other areas can also apply. The international search committee includes Zvi Bern (UCLA), Scott Dodelson (Fermilab, chair), Gabriela Gonzalez (LSU), David Gross (UC Santa Barbara), Luis Lehner (Perimeter), Vivian Miranda (Stony Brook) and Antonio Riotto (Geneva). In addition to performing research and organizing activities, the new professor will assist in the teaching and supervising of Master’s and PhD students of IFT-UNESP. Successful candidates will be highly considered for a tenured position to be…

27.10.2026 Research Fellow Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav) at Monash University Two new opportunities exist for two Research Fellows to join the Monash University node of the OzGrav Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery at Monash University, and the OzGrav Centre of Excellence. As the successful applicant you will carry out research in areas related to gravitational-wave astronomy broadly defined. This includes, but is not limited to gravitational-wave data analysis with LIGO and/or pulsar timing arrays, astrophysics of gravitational-wave sources, and tests of general relativity. The successful candidates will hold a PhD in astrophysics, physics, computer science, statistics, mathematics, or a closely related field, and have experience in gravitational-wave astronomy,…

22.10.2026 Postdoctoral Researcher SRF Cavity Control for Axion and Gravitational Wave Searches at DESY Hamburg DESY invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the SHOGWAVE and the SONAR projects, which uses superconducting radio-frequency (SRF) cavities to search for high-frequency gravitational waves. The postdoc will join the LLRF development team and help set up and further develop the project’s dedicated LLRF system, including carrier suppression interferometer (CSI) techniques and their integration into it. The position combines independent research with student supervision on cryogenic low-noise RF components such as oscillators, multipliers, mixers, filters, switches, amplifiers, attenuators and phase shifters. The work spans electronic design, prototype development, system characterization and concept evaluation. Read…

22.10.2026 PhD position in SRF cavity control for gravitational wave searches at DESY Hamburg DESY invites applications for a PhD position in the SHOGWAVE/SONAR project, which uses superconducting radio-frequency (SRF) cavities to search for high-frequency gravitational waves. The candidate will join the low-level RF (LLRF) development team. The work covers further development of high-precision RF field control and of carrier suppression interferometer (CSI) techniques, including their integration into the LLRF system. It also includes developing, building and operating RF measurement devices for the cavity test stands, designing algorithms to automate the calibration of the control and measurement system, and carrying out measurement studies on very-high-Q SRF cavities. Read more

22.10.2026 Postdoctoral positions in Cosmology in Santiago de Compostela We invite applications for several postdoctoral positions in cosmology at IGFAE in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Successful candidates will develop new theoretical and data analysis tools to test the dark sector and inflation using CMB and galaxy survey data. They will work closely with Antón Baleato Lizancos, PI of the ERC Starting Grant project ACCELLENS and La Caixa Junior Leader fellow. If interested, they may join the Simons Observatory and/or DESI collaborations. To ensure full consideration, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply by December 15th, 2026. Late applications may be considered until all positions are filled. Read more

22.10.2026 Particle Physics Beyond the Standard Model at Colliders and in Gravitational-Wave Observations at NICPB Tallinn The Laboratory of High Energy and Computational Physics (HEPC) at NICPB, Tallinn, invites applications for a fully funded PhD position in theoretical particle physics. The doctoral degree will be awarded by Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech). The position has just become available, so we aim to fill it as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on arrival, and an early start is strongly preferred. The position offers a competitive salary for the full duration of four academic years. Application deadline: November 30th 2026. Read more

22.10.2026 Postdoc Positions at the University of Chicago UChicago is offering multiple postdoctoral positions in gravitational-wave science, as well as general relativity, astrophysics, and cosmology more broadly. Of particular interest to the GW community may be the KICP, Fermi, SkAI, and Leinweber Fellowships. UChicago is a member of the Simons Collaboration on Black Holes and Strong Gravity, which has additional fellowship opportunities; if interested, please apply to the KICP and/or the Simons BHSG Fellowship. Please contact Daniel Holz with questions.

22.10.2026 Faculty Position at University of Michigan The Department of Physics at the University of Michigan invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Physics to begin August 28, 2027, at the level of Assistant Professor. The search is open to all subfields of physics. We encourage applications from candidates who enhance our current research directions and/or bring expertise in emergent fields, such as AI and the physics of learning. Information about our research areas can be found at http://lsa.umich.edu/physics/. Candidates are required to have a doctoral degree in physics or a closely related field. The successful candidate is expected to establish an independent, externally funded research program and to…