24.06.2025 Call for postdoctoral positions at University of Paris-Saclay The Graduate School of Physics at Université Paris-Saclay, France, is launching a 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 application deadline for the first call is July 31st, 2025. Read more

18.06.2025 Fellowship Applications at University of Southampton The Gravity group and the String Theory and Holography group of the school of Mathematical Sciences are accepting expressions of interest from early-career researchers who wish to apply for following fellowships with the University of Southampton as the host institution: University Research Fellowship, Ernest Rutherford Fellowships, Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship, ERC grants, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowships. The Gravity group works on theory modelling, numerical simulations and data analysis for gravitational-wave astronomy. The main focus is on the dynamics of neutron stars and black holes, with direct connections to current ground-based interferometers, next-generation instruments (Cosmic Explorer and the Einstein Telescope) and LISA. Application deadline July 11th,…

18.06.2025 Call for EoI (STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellowships) at University of Edinburgh We welcome expressions of interest for an STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellowship tenable at the School of Mathematics of the University of Edinburgh. Due to our School’s quota, we will have an internal selection process. Candidates wishing to apply are encouraged to email (to j.m.figueroa(at)ed.ac.uk) a short CV and a one-page research summary by noon on 21 July. Those who apply will be notified of the outcome of the selection process no later than the end of July. We particularly welcome expressions of interest from candidates from backgrounds that are under-represented in the scientific community. Read more

10.06.2025 Positions at EGO EGO is opening new positions. Application deadlines from June 25th to July 8th. Available job opportunities: 1) Software Developer, 2) Mechanical Designer, 3) Quality Assurance / Quality Control Engineer, 4) Control Physicist, 5) Integration Physicist, 6) Optics Physicist. Read more

06.06.2025 Research Assistant Professor Position at University of Chicago The Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics at The University of Chicago invites applications for a Research Assistant Professor position. The Research Assistant Professor will work in the field of experimental cosmic microwave background research, in particular Professor Jeff McMahon’s group focused on the Simons Observatory project and the Metamaterial Laboratory, and contribute to the department’s experimental CMB program. The person hired will be responsible for development of hardware, software, and analysis for these and future experiments. Application deadline July 4th 2025. Read more

06.06.2025 Call for EoI (2026): Tenure-Track Positions in the Department of Physics Instituto Superior Técnico University of Lisbon The Department of Physics at Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from researchers across all branches of physics (theoretical and experimental) who aspire to build international research careers and establish dynamic research groups. As a leading institution in Portugal and Europe, IST provides an exceptional research environment with outstanding students, making it an ideal setting for cutting-edge research. This initiative seeks to identify areas of research with high growth potential for the Department of Physics. In 2026, based on the results, we will launch international calls (Public Notice) to…

06.06.2025 Expression of Interest for Fellowships in Astronomy at QMUL The Astronomy Unit at Queen Mary University of London is looking to support applications for several prestigious fellowships including: STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellowship (ERF), Royal Society University Research Fellowship (URF), Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship (DHF), Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSCPF), ERC Starting grant (ERC). Application deadline on Jul 8, 2025. Candidates typically have 2-10 years of experience and have demonstrated leadership and excellence in their field. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research expertise is aligned with the Unit’s research areas. Read more

06.06.2025 Expressions of Interest for Advanced Fellowships in Sheffield The School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, University of Sheffield is inviting expressions of interest from candidates in Gravitation and Cosmology (broadly defined) interested in applying for long-term fellowships including: Royal Society University Research Fellowship (URF), Royal Society Dorothy, Hodgkin Fellowship (DHF), STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellowship, ERC Starting Grant. Application deadline: Jul 14, 2025. These prestigious fellowships target early career scientists who have the potential to become leaders in their field. Substantial postdoctoral experience (typically 3-8 years) and demonstration of an independent research program are essential. Read more

05.06.2025 Postdoc position in gravitational waves Theory at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position at the Friedrich-Schiller-Universitaet Jena. The appointment is associated with the research group of Prof. Sebastiano Bernuzzi at the Theoretical Physics Institute. The selected candidate is expected to work on the project “GROOVHY: Gravitational radiation from black holes’ hyperbolic mergers”, which is funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG). The project’s workplan spans effective-one-body models for hyperbolic and generic-orbit binary black hole mergers, numerical-relativity and test-body perturbative simulations, and Bayesian data analysis of non-circularized black hole mergers. Applications should be received by August 1st, 2025, but will be considered until the position is filled.…

21.05.2025 Teaching Professor in Astronomy and Astrophysics at Penn State The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at Penn State invites applications for a full-time Teaching Professor position (non-tenure track) to begin in Fall 2025. Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience. Applications must be submitted electronically and include a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching experience and interests as well as research interests, and a list of publications. In addition, please request three reference letters be sent to astro-jobs(at)psu.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Read more