18.03.2026 PhD positions in GW instrumentation and data Analysis in Ghent The Ghent Gravity Group is seeking applications for PhD positions in gravitational-wave (GW) instrumentation and data analysis. Members of the group are involved with Virgo instrumentation, LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA (LVK) data analysis, and Observational Science with the Einstein Telescope (ET). The group is well-embedded in the Virgo / LVK Collaborations (we are already in VirgoLab and are expecting to join IGWN) and Ghent University is also one of the initial members of the Einstein Telescope Collaboration. Moreover Ghent University is a founding partner of the ETpathfinder project, and members of the group take part in the instrumentation developments related to this…

10.03.2026 Tenure-Track Professorship in Theoretical Gravitational Physics at University of Vienna The University of Vienna is seeking an outstanding researcher who advances the fundamental understanding of gravity through analytically rigorous, conceptually driven, or high-precision computational approaches. Expertise and research profiles are welcome in one or more areas of theoretical gravitational physics, with particular emphasis on exact and nonlinear general relativity, geometric and mathematical analysis of the Einstein equations, analytical and numerical approaches to strong-field dynamics, relativistic and mathematical cosmology, relativistic matter dynamics in curved spacetime, nonlinear waves, and the analytical and theoretical foundations of gravitational-wave physics. Closing date April 22nd, 2026. Read more

10.03.2026 Postdoctoral Researcher in Gravitational-Wave and Multi-Messenger Astronomy (f/m/d) at DZA The following positions are to be filled (4 Postdoctoral Researcher positions) starting 1 September 2026 and are limited to 3 years in accordance with the German Act on Fixed-Term Employment Contracts in Academia (WissZeitVG): Postdoctoral Researcher in Gravitational-Wave and Multi-Messenger Astronomy (f/m/d). Your Tasks : Conduct independent research in the field of gravitational-wave and multi-messenger astrophysics; Work on topics such as r-process nucleosynthesis and kilonova modelling, massive black hole mergers and their electromagnetic counterparts in the LISA era, gravitational-wave data analysis, and AI-driven inference including primordial black hole science. Application close May 8th, 2026. Read more

10.03.2026 Lecturer position on Gravitational Waves University of Lyon (IP2I) The Institut de Physique des 2 Infinis de Lyon (IP2I) is recruiting a lecturer in experimental physics to join either the Gravitational Waves group or the Nuclear Matter group. The IP2I is a joint CNRS-Lyon 1 University research unit located on the Lyon Tech La Doua campus, which covers a very broad spectrum of scientific topics, from particle physics in the infinitely small to the study of the universe in the infinitely large. Ist activities are both experimental and theoretical and also extend to transdisciplinary subjects with high societal stakes, such as health and energy. Read more

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 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