05.11.2025 PhD Position for gravitational-wave data analysis using machine learning in Louvain The gravitational-wave (GW) group of the University of Louvain (UCLouvain, Belgium), hosted at the Centre for Cosmology, Particle Physics and Phenomenology (CP3) of the Research Institute in Mathematics and Physics (IRMP) and the Institute of Information and Communication Technologies, Electronics and Applied Mathematics (ICTEAM), welcome applications for a four-year PhD candidate position on GW data analysis using machine learning (ML) with expected starting date February 2026. The position focuses on using neural posterior estimation for tackling issues related to the analysis of CBC signals in current and future detectors. Applications must be submitted online, by the 30st of…

05.11.2025 Weinberg fellowships in gravitation, multi-messenger astrophysics and AI/ML in Austin The Center for Gravitational Physics (CGP) within the Weinberg Institute at the University of Texas at Austin invites applicants for multiple Weinberg Institute Postdoctoral Fellowships. These are full-time postdoctoral positions starting in September 2026. This position is open to candidates in gravitational-wave physics, astrophysics and data analysis, especially in (but not limited to) the areas of: (1) Cosmological inference with gravitational-wave observations, (2) Applications of AI/ML techniques broadly to astrophysics, cosmology or gravitational wave data analysis, (3) Nuclear astrophysics with gravitational-wave observations, (4) Gravitational-wave multimessenger astrophysics, (5) Numerical simulations of compact binaries. Applications are due November 21, 2025. Read…

04.11.2025 PhD positions in “Gravity at the Extreme: from Theory to Observation” at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics in Potsdam The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute, AEI) in Potsdam, Germany, announces the opening of several PhD positions at the IMPRS “Gravity at the Extreme: from Theory to Observation”. We are particularly interested in hiring creative, proactive and motivated candidates who flourish at working in a vibrant, interdisciplinary and synergistic group. Successful candidates will join one of the scientific departments at the AEI in Potsdam, either the “Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity” (ACR) or the “Computational Relativistic Astrophysics” (CRA) department. The deadline for full consideration is December…

04.11.2025 Postdoc position in theoretical gravitational physics (M/F) in Lyon Postdoc position in theoretical gravitational physics at the Laboratoire de Physique de l’ENS de Lyon, where they will collaborate with Marc Geiller. The candidate will work on topics in classical general relativity (black holes, gravitational waves, asymptotic structure, symmetries) as well as aspects of the quantum theory (holography). Application deadline: November 24th, 2025. Read more

04.11.2025 Multiple funded PhD positions available at the U²GRC Multiple funded PhD positions are available at the UMass Dartmouth and University of Rhode Island gravity research group. We seek candidates for multiple, fully-funded PhD positions at UMass Dartmouth and the University of Rhode Island in the broad area of gravitational-wave science. We are particularly interested in applicants interested in working in these specific research areas: gravitational-wave data analysis and detector characterization, data driven surrogate models, numerical relativity, black hole perturbation theory, and quantum information / gravity. Please apply by February 1st, 2026 for best chances of receiving funding. Read more

04.11.2025 Fellowship opportunities and postdoctoral position in gravitational-wave physics, Mallorca, Spain The GRAVITY group at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) invites expressions of interest from strong candidates we could support for competitive fellowships at various levels: junior postdocs, senior postdocs and tenure track. Note that the deadlines are imminent and we require quick responses by November 14 for full consideration. We are also offering a one-year postdoctoral position, with the possibility of extension or to apply for one of these grants in parallel or afterwards, and a deadline of December 8. Our research spans a broad spectrum of topics, including gravitational-wave data analysis, waveform modeling, and numerical relativity.…

04.11.2025 Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor Position at UMassachussets Dartmouth UMass Dartmouth is hiring an Assistant (or Associate) Teaching Professor Position in physics. This is primarily a teaching position, although teaching professors can also advise graduate student projects and carry out research. The position carries a 9-month contract, leaving extra time for (grant-funded) research activities if desired. The position is part of our Faculty Federation Union, so there are good job security protections in place. Applications are open until the position is filled. Read more

28.10.2025 Instrument/Experiment Postdoctoral position at the LIGO Laboratory The LIGO Laboratory anticipates having one or possibly more experiment/instrumentation postdoctoral research positions at one or more of the LIGO sites – Caltech, MIT and at the two LIGO Observatories in Hanford, WA and Livingston, LA – as positions become available. Hires will be made based on the availability of funding. Successful applicants will interact with faculty members Rana Adhikari and Lee McCuller (Caltech) and Matt Evans and Nergis Mavalvala (MIT) as well as the Lab’s extensive network of experienced researchers and personnel. Successful applicants will be involved in the operation of the world’s most sensitive interferometers, and/or the R&D program for…

28.10.2025 Data Analysis Postdoctoral position at the LIGO Laboratory The LIGO Laboratory anticipates having one or possibly more data analysis postdoctoral research positions at Caltech and/or MIT as positions become available. Hires will be made based on the availability of funding. Successful applicants will interact with faculty members Alan Weinstein and Katerina Chatziioannou (Caltech) and Salvatore Vitale (MIT) as well as the Lab’s extensive network of experienced researchers and personnel. Successful applicants will be involved in analysis of LIGO data, both for diagnostic purposes and astrophysics searches, and have the opportunity to participate in detector characterization and calibration efforts. We seek candidates across a broad range of disciplines. Consideration of…

28.10.2025 Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Astrophysics at Université de Montréal The Department of Physics at the Faculty of Arts and Science is seeking an Assistant Professor of Astrophsics. The successful candidate will develop an internationally recognized research program in observational, theoretical, and/or computational astrophysics that (i) leverages the flagship observatories and missions of the coming decade and/or enhances their scientific impact through complementary approaches such as modeling, simulation, big data analysis, and artificial intelligence, and (ii) addresses the major scientific questions identified in the Canadian Astronomy Long Range Plan 2020–2030. Submit your application through the online recruitment system before 21st November, 2025. Read more