16.12.2025 Postdoctoral Position in Gravitational Wave Physics (m/f/d, E13 TV-L, 100%) in Tübingen The Theoretical Astrophysics section (TAT) at the University of Tübingen invites applications for one (1) Postdoctoral Research Position (Wissenschaftlicher Assistent/ Research Assistant) in Gravitational Wave Physics (m/f/d, E13 TV-L, 100%). The position is expected to start as early as 1 March 2026 and is initially funded until 30 September 2027, with the possibility of an extension for one additional year, subject to funding availability and performance. The salary will be determined according to the German public service scale (TV-L E13). Application deadline: January 25th, 2026. Read more

16.12.2025 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Theoretical and Gravitational Wave Astrophysics at NBI Copenhagen The Theoretical Astrophysics Group in the Niels Bohr International Academy (NBIA) at the Niels Bohr Institute invites expressions of interest for a 3-year postdoctoral fellowship at the interface between astrophysical fluid dynamics and gravitational wave astrophysics. The fall of 2026 would be the preferred starting date. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit all material using this website before January 7th, 2026 but the search will continue beyond this date. Read more

11.12.2025 Canada Excellence Research Chair in Astronomical Instrumentation Tenured appointment at the rank of Full Professor, or Associate Professor with promotion to Full Professor within two years of starting the appointment. Bishop’s University invites applications for a Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Astronomical Instrumentation. The successful candidate will be an internationally recognized leader in the conception, design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge astrophysical instrumentation, broadly defined. Closing date for full consideration: 15 January 2026. Read more

10.12.2025 Research Fellow in Gravitational Wave Observations at the University of Birmingham, UK The Institute for Gravitational Wave Astronomy at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom, invites applications for a fixed-term postdoctoral position in gravitational-wave astronomy from April 1, 2026 until September 30, 2028. The appointment may be extended depending on the availability of funds and comes with a generous travel budget.The successful candidate will work with Dr Gregorio Carullo, Dr Geraint Pratten, Dr Patricia Schmidt and Prof Alberto Vecchio on topics including gravitational-wave data analysis and parameter estimation, analytical modelling of gravitational-wave sources, numerical relativity simulations of compact binaries, surrogate modelling and machine learning. Closing date: January 18th 2026. Read…

10.12.2025 Positions in GW lensing at IFT Madrid We invite applications for PhD and Postdoctoral positions at the Instituto de Física Teórica (IFT UAM–CSIC, Madrid) in the areas of gravitational waves, gravitational lensing, and fundamental physics. Positions are funded by the ERC Consolidator Grant GLOW, CSIC-MAX, and Atracción de Talento programs. Starting date is October 2026 or later. Successful candidates will work with Miguel Zumalacárregui (joining IFT in Summer 2026). Research topics include: Wave-optics phenomena in gravitational lensing, Searches for lensed gravitational waves (data analysis, machine learning…), Gravitational lensing of stars by binary black holes, Tests of dark matter, dark energy and modified gravity. Review of applications will begin on…

10.12.2025 Postdoc in Theoretical/Numerical Cosmology in Montpellier The Particles, Astroparticles & Cosmology Theory (PACT) group at LUPM (Université de Montpellier, France / CNRS) invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the field of Theoretical/Numerical Cosmology. Particular emphasis will be laid on the study of the evolution and observational signatures or primordial magnetic fields, analysis of cosmic tensions such as the Hubble tension, mining of cosmic CMB and BAO data, and possibly the study of primordial black holes and gravitational waves. Application deadline: January 31st, 2026. Read more

10.12.2025 Assistant Professor in Experimental Cosmology and Gravitational Waves at UC Riverside The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of California invites highly qualified experimental physicists to apply for an academic-year tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the fields of Neutrino Physics, Particle Astrophysics, Cosmology and Gravitational Waves. We have recently made new faculty appointments in experimental gravitational waves, experimental dark matter searches, and cosmic microwave background observations. This appointment will complement them. Next review date: Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Read more

11.11.2025 Postdoc position at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley The South Texas Space Science Institute (STSSI) at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) in Brownsville, TX announces the opening of one postdoctoral appointment in space science research, broadly defined. The successful candidate is expected to actively contribute to and expand the current research activities at UTRGV in space science technology development, gravitational-wave (GW) astronomy, optical and radio astronomy, or experimental GW detector development. The STSSI is an interdisciplinary institute with active research in various areas of space and astrophysical science (https://www.utrgv.edu/stssi/). We are particularly interested in hiring creative and motivated candidates who are at ease working…

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

16.10.2025 LIGO Scientific Collaboration Postdoctoral Position in the CGCA at UWM The Leonard E. Parker Center for Gravitation, Cosmology, and Astrophysics (CGCA) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) invites applications for a postdoctoral position working with Prof. Brady and Prof. Creighton on research in gravitational wave physics and astronomy within the LIGO Scientific Collaboration. The initial appointment is for one year, with renewal for a second (and, in most cases, a third) year contingent on continued funding and satisfactory performance. This position includes competitive salary and excellent fringe benefits. Applicants should have a PhD in physics, astrophysics, or a related field. eview of applications will begin on 23 January 2026.…