18.09.2026 Beecroft Fellow in Cosmology at University of Oxford Applications are invited for a Beecroft Fellowship in Cosmology. The post holder(s) will report to the group leader Prof. Pedro G. Ferreira and other members of the Beecroft Institute of Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology. The post holder will be a member of a disparate research network working independently to carry out research in cosmic microwave background physics or one or more of the following fields: cosmology, galaxy formation, numerical astrophysics, survey science tied to the up and coming large scale surveys, early universe and gravitational physics. Application close November 30th 2026 12:00 GMT. Read more

18.09.2026 Two Postdoctoral Positions in Joint Simulation-Based Inference for Large-Scale Structure and High-Energy Astrophysics at CNRS, LAPTh The Laboratoire d’Annecy de Physique Théorique (LAPTh) invites applications for two postdoctoral positions within ADACSI (Accelerating Discoveries in Astrophysics and Cosmology with Simulation-based Inference), funded by the Multidisciplinary Institute for Artificial Intelligence (MIAI) through an AIforScience Research Chair.The two postdocs will be recruited simultaneously and will work as a team toward a single joint pipeline.Position 1 — LSS forward modelling and SBI methodology. Developing fast simulations of the LSS observables, in particular data from spectroscopic galaxy surveys and CMB lensing and the inference machinery, building on and extending the SimBIG pipeline. This forward…

18.09.2026 Assistant Professor in Astrophysics at University of Florida The Department of Physics in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Florida has an opening for a full-time (1.0 FTE), nine-month, tenure-accruing Assistant Professor in experimental particle astrophysics to begin August 16, 2027. We seek highly qualified candidates from areas related to current and novel experimental dark matter direct detection searches. This position offers the opportunity to interact with and build upon the Department’s extensive research efforts in related and complementary directions, including dark matter detection (ADMX, ALPS, SuperCDMS), experimental particle physics (Belle II, COHERENT, CMS, DUNE, SBND), gravitational wave detection (LIGO, LISA, NANOGrav), theoretical astrophysics,…

18.09.2026 Faculty Position in Astrophysics at McGill University The Department of Physics at McGill University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the fields of Transient Astrophysics, Astroparticle Physics, and/or Multi-Messenger Astrophysics. The anticipated start date for this position is August 1, 2027. Applications start November 15, 2026 – open until filled. Read more

16.09.2026 PhD Fellowship in Gravitational Physics at NBI Copenhagen The Center of Gravity at the Niels Bohr Institute invites expressions of interest for PhD Fellowships in Gravitational Physics for a fixed period of three years. The preferred starting date is April-September 2027. Interested individuals are encouraged to upload all material before December 1, 2026, by submitting a 2-page CV, transcripts, and a one-page letter of motivation. In addition, we are requesting (at least) two letters of recommendation. The search will remain open until completed. Read more

16.09.2026 Director, Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics at ANU in Canberra The Australian National University (ANU) is seeking to appoint the Director of the ANU Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA). RSAA is recognised both nationally and internationally as a leading research institute in astronomy and astrophysics. It operates two world-famous observatories and has a long history of research and technical development at the forefront of the field. RSAA also hosts the National Space Testing Facility and a Laser Space-Communication Optical Ground Station. The School’s mission is to advance the observational and theoretical frontiers of astronomy and astrophysics and their enabling technologies. Please note advertising closes on Sunday…

16.09.2026 CITA Postdoctoral and National Fellowships CITA Postdoctoral Fellowship: This fellowship will be held at CITA, University of Toronto. All CITA Postdoctoral Fellowship applicants with overlap in astroparticle physics will also be considered for a joint McDonald Institute-CITA Fellowship to be held at the University of Toronto.CITA National Fellowships: These positions are jointly funded by CITA and a faculty member (host) from another Canadian university. The National Fellowship is based at the University of the host. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact potential hosts directly about these fellowships for more information. An applicant can select up to two possible hosts/locations for a National Fellowship.Application deadline: November 2nd 2026. Read more

16.09.2026 PhD positions at the International Max Planck Research School for Astronomy & Astrophysics, Bonn & Cologne The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Astronomy & Astrophysics is a joint structured Ph.D. program of the Max Planck Institute for Radioastronomy (MPIfR, Bonn) and the Universities of Bonn and Cologne. At one of the most vibrant astronomy centers in Europe, several PhD positions are available for talented students nearing the end of their Master’s degree (or equivalent) in physics or astrophysics. The teaching language is English. The application deadline is October 30th, 2026. Read more

09.09.2026 Northwestern – UChicago Brinson Postdoctoral Fellowship in Astrophysics Northwestern University and The University of Chicago are accepting applications for the Northwestern – UChicago Brinson Postdoctoral Fellowship in Astrophysics, to start in Fall 2027. The Fellow will have the opportunity to pursue an independent research program and benefit from the diverse and dynamic intellectual environments at both Northwestern University’s Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astronomy (learn more about CIERA’s programs and activities) and The University of Chicago (learn more about UChicago’s Astronomy & Astrophysics Department programs and activities). Candidates in all areas of Astronomy and Astrophysics are encouraged to apply. Applications received by November 1, 2026 will receive…

09.09.2026 Assistant/Associate Professor in Astronomy & Astrophysics at University of Chicago The Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics at the University of Chicago invites applications for Assistant Professor and Associate Professor. We are interested in outstanding scientists who use theoretical, computational, and/or observational approaches to study any aspect of the “Extreme Universe”, including multi-messenger/time-domain Astronomy and high-energy/plasma Astrophysics. The ideal candidate would pursue an original research program in the Department, possibly complementing our existing strengths in cosmology, observational astronomy, galaxy formation, and exoplanets. Review of applications will begin on November 16, 2026 and will continue until the positions are filled. Read more