16.06.2026 Postdoctoral researcher in seismic isolation for gravitational wave detectors at University of Antwerp The Particle Physics group of the University of Antwerp invites applications for a postdoctoral position in gravitational wave instrumentation, with a focus on seismic isolation and suspension commissioning for Advanced Virgo+ Phase 2. The group is an active member of the Virgo, Einstein Telescope (ET), and ETpathfinder collaborations. The successful candidate will join the group’s research on sensors & actuators, seismic attenuation and controls, by contributing to the construction and commissioning of new compact seismic isolation systems for Advanced Virgo+ Phase 2. A major upgrade planned for the O5 observing run is the installation of short…

16.06.2026 Postdoctoral researcher in UHV technology for gravitational wave detectors at University of Antwerp The Particle Physics group of the University of Antwerp invites applications for a postdoctoral position in gravitational wave instrumentation, with a focus on ultra-high vacuum (UHV) technology for third-generation gravitational wave detectors. The group is an active member of the Virgo, Einstein Telescope (ET), and ETpathfinder collaborations, and coordinates the beam pipe vacuum work package within ET’s Instrument Science Board. The successful candidate will contribute to the construction, commissioning, and scientific exploitation of a new UHV testing and cleanroom infrastructure at UAntwerp. Third-generation observatories such as ET require residual gas pressures of ~10⁻¹⁰ mbar and exceptional…

16.06.2026 Full-time (100%) doctoral scholarship holder in the field of gravitational wave instrumentation at University of Antwerp The Particle Physics group of the University of Antwerp invites applications for a PhD position in gravitational wave instrumentation, with a focus on seismic attenuation and active suspension control. The group is an active member of the Virgo, Einstein Telescope (ET), and ETpathfinder collaborations. As a successful candidate you will work actively on the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis in the field of gravitational wave instrumentation. You will join the group’s research on sensors & actuators, seismic attenuation and controls. Seismic noise is a dominant low-frequency limitation for ground-based gravitational wave…

10.06.2026 Associate Professor of Experimental Physics at NBI University of Copenhagen The Niels Bohr Institute announces the availability of a faculty position in any area of experimental physics, including those based on controlled experiments and observations, with an emphasis on paradigm-shifting science. The search is open to all areas of experimental physics, including astronomy and astrophysics, and the application will be a two-step procedure as specified in the opening. We seek to appoint an outstanding researcher based on scientific excellence and demonstrated track record. We are looking for a candidate whose expertise will strengthen our mission to deliver excellent research and education. The position will be filled at the level…

10.06.2026 Call for expressions of interest – Marie Curie and „la Caixa“ Fellowships The Galician Institute of High Energy Physics (IGFAE, University of Santiago de Compostela https://igfae.usc.es/) invites expressions of interest from outstanding candidates who would like to apply for:Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships, application deadline is September 9, 2026 & Postdoctoral Junior Leader Fellowships from the „la Caixa“ Foundation. These 3-year fellowships offer a very competitive salary and a research grant of 115,500 EUR (eligible also to hire personnel). The program has two calls: Incoming: For applicants who have not resided in Spain more than 12 months in the last 3 years. Retaining: For applicants who have resided in Spain…

10.06.2026 Expressions of Interest for Advanced Fellowships University of Sussex in Brighton The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Sussex in Brighton, UK is inviting expressions of interest from candidates to apply for advanced long-term fellowships with the Astronomy Centre, Experimental Particle Physics group, Theoretical Particle Physics group. We are seeking candidates to apply for: STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellowship (ERF), Royal Society University Research Fellowship (URF), Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship. Expressions of interest should be sent by email to Dr Jonas Lindert at J.Lindert@sussex.ac.uk (Your email should have the subject “Advanced Fellowships Sussex”.) by 15th July 2026. Please indicate the research group you are interested in. Read more

09.06.2026 Permanent research engineer position at the ARTEMIS Laboratory, Nice The CNRS Concours for the permanent research engineer at the ARTEMIS Laboratory in Nice is now open. The main responsibility for this position will be the Virgo laser, but participation in laser development for third-generation gravitational-wave detectors is also envisioned. To find the description of the position, click on, „Accès aux offres“. Then in the line “ N° de concours :“ type 18 and hit Rechercher“ On the next page click on „18“. To apply for the position, click on „Postuler“. The deadline for applying is July 9. Read more

04.06.2026 TALENTGAL CALL 1 OPEN! 20 postdoc positions in Galicia The CIGUS Network has opened this week the Call 1 for TALENTGAL, a MSCA COFUND postdoctoral programme to attract excellent postdoc profiles to Galicia. IGFAE will recruit at least 2 people in this call, so we ask you to share this call with your networks & potential beneficiaries. Deadline for applications is 23 July 2026. Read more

04.06.2026 Call for Applications for Assistant Professor (Gravitational Waves) at ICRR, The University of Tokyo The Institute for Cosmic Ray Research (ICRR), The University of Tokyo, has opened a call for applications for an Assistant Professor position (women only) in the field of gravitational wave data analysis. The successful candidate will analyze joint observational data from the LIGO–Virgo–KAGRA Collaboration and derive scientific results within the KAGRA project. The candidate will also participate in the establishment of international collaborative networks to promote multi-messenger astronomy, as well as in the maintenance and operation of the KAGRA Observatory. In addition, the candidate will contribute to the management of the KAGRA project and international…

26.05.2026 PhD Opportunity in Gravitational-Wave Astronomy and Next-Generation Detectors in Valencia/Barcelona The Instituto de Física Corpuscular (IFIC, Valencia), a joint Universitat de València–CSIC research centre, and the Institute of Space Sciences (ICE-CSIC, Bellaterra, Barcelona), invite applications for a PhD opportunity in gravitational-wave astronomy, with a focus on next-generation detectors such as LISA, Einstein Telescope, and Cosmic Explorer. The project will focus on the development and application of advanced data-analysis techniques for gravitational-wave science, including machine learning and deep learning methods, classical and quantum computing approaches, and global-fit techniques for complex astrophysical signals. Application Deadline: July 19th 2026. Read more