08.05.2026 Postdoctoral Position at Indian Institute of Astrophysics in Bangalore The Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore, India, invites applications for a postdoctoral (Research Associate–I) position in theoretical gravitational physics under an ANRF Advanced Research Grant. Application deadline: May 23, 2026. The position is part of an active research program in black hole physics and strong-field gravity, aimed at exploring fundamental aspects of gravity in both classical and quantum regimes. The work broadly connects to questions involving black hole spacetimes, tests of general relativity and its extensions, quantum effects near horizons, and the nature of ultra-compact objects. Read more

06.05.2026 Call for postdoctoral positions at Université Paris-Saclay The Graduate School of Physics at Université Paris-Saclay, France, is launching the second call of its new postdoctoral fellowship program: UPSaclay-STAR-φ, supported by the EU Marie Skłodowska-Curie COFUND. The program will recruit up to 41 international postdoctoral researchers over two calls, for 24-month projects in one of the 40 laboratories of the Graduate School, working on various fields from fundamental to applied physics. The CMS group of CEA-Saclay IRFU (contact: julie.malcles(at)cea.fr) is a possible host group, among others. The application deadline for the first call is July 15, 2026 at 5pm and the expected start of fellowships early 2027 (flexible). Read more

06.05.2026 Postdoc Position in Relativistic Astrophysics in Warsaw The Relativistic Astrophysics group at the CTP PAS, led by prof. Agnieszka Janiuk, Center for Theoretical Physics PAS, Warsaw, Poland, would like to offer a 3-year full time postdoctoral position, within the project “Dynamics of processes around compact stars”. Application deadline: June 20th, 2026 – 12:00 CEST. The primary responsibilities include scientific research related to the scope of the project. Additional duties will include consulting some of the tasks conducted by PhD students in our team. There are no teaching duties, as we are research institute of the PAS. Read more

06.05.2026 Postdoc Position in Theoretical Physics at Jagiellonian Univeristy in Kraków The Institute of Theoretical Physics at the Jagiellonian Univeristy in Kraków, Poland, invites applications for a postdoctoral position. The sucessfull candidate will be expected to conduct a research programme in theoretical physics. We offer stable employment based on an employment contract at the renowned university as well as cooperation with the interdisciplinary academic community represented by well-known scientists. Application deadline: May 17th, 2026, 23:59:59 Warsaw time. Read more

06.05.2026 Faculty Position in Theoretical Physics at Jagiellonian Univeristy in Kraków The Institute of Theoretical Physics at the Jagiellonian Univeristy in Kraków, Poland, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level. The sucessfull candidate will be expected to conduct an excellent research programme in theoretical physics and contribute to teaching at all levels. We offer stable employment based on an employment contract at the renowned university as well as cooperation with the interdisciplinary academic community represented by well-known scientists. Application deadline: May 17th, 2026, 23:59:59 Warsaw time. Read more

30.04.2026 PhD opportunity between Paris and Toulouse to work on tests of gravity with future gravitational wave observations PhD position to work on tests of general relativity with next generation gravitational wave detectors such as LISA and the Einstein Telescope. This PhD opportunity is a joint project between the LUX (Laboratoire d’étude de l’Univers et des phénomènes eXtrêmes) in Paris and the L2IT (Laboratoire de 2 infinis – Toulouse) in Toulouse. Application deadline: May 19th, 2026. Read more

28.04.2026 GSSI PhD in Astroparticle Physics 2026 The Physics Division of the GSSI – Gran Sasso Science Institute (L’Aquila, Italy) is opening 10 PhD positions in Astroparticle Physics, starting in the Academic Year 2026/2027. Two additional PhD positions are offered through the FIS project Deep Loop Shaping for Gravitational-wave Detection, and another position through the AstroCent+ project on dark-matter searches with DarkSide-20k. The research pursued by the Physics Division focuses on neutrinos, gravitational waves, dark matter detection, and cosmic rays. The Gravitational-Wave Group is active in the LVK, ET, LGWA, and LISA collaborations. Its research activities are in instrument science, data analysis, waveform and population modelling, multi-messenger and transient astrophysics,…

24.04.2026 6 month temporary research engineer Position at the ARTEMIS Laboratory, Nice Responsibility for the Pre-Stabilized Laser (PSL) subsystem within the Virgo project, including the development, installation, and maintenance of the laser system at the detector site. Participation in laser developments for third-generation gravitational-wave detectors is also envisioned. The individual will be part of the „Lasers and Cavities“ team and assigned to the Virgo project. The Research Engineer will primarily take full charge of the PSL subsystem, which involves: Implementing laser system upgrade projects: (i) designing and testing new laser systems in accordance with Virgo upgrade projects; (ii) planning different project phases; (iii) installing and maintaining laser systems used by…

21.04.2026 3-year PostDoc position in Theoretical Physics at Jagiellonian University Krakow Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in gravity and cosmology with an emphasis on semiclassical methods, within the Institute of Theoretical Physics of the Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science, Jagiellonian University (Krakow, Poland). All materials should be submitted via email at george.zahariade (at) uj.edu.pl. Review of applications will start on May 11, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Read more

21.04.2026 Permanent research engineer position at the ARTEMIS Laboratory, Nice, France There will be a permanent research engineer position at the ARTEMIS Laboratory, Nice, France. The main responsibility for this position will be the Virgo laser. The application process will open soon, but interested candidates should contact Nelson Christensen nelson.christensen (at) oca.eu or Oualid Chaibi walid.chaibi (at) oca.eu for more information. In addition, there is a temporary (6 month) position (application open until may 13th) also available, also for the Virgo laser. Again, contact Walid or Nelson for more details. Read more