13.10.2026 Postdoctoral Associate Astrophysics at University of Florida The Department of Physics at the University of Florida invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate to conduct research on topics related to supermassive black hole astrophysics under the mentorship of Prof. Laura Blecha. Preference will be given to candidates with experience and/or interest in modeling gravitational-wave or multi-messenger source populations, the cosmological evolution of black holes and galaxies, or other topics that overlap with the research of Blecha’s group. The preferred start date is August 16, 2027. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, or a closely related field at the time of appointment. To ensure full consideration, application materials should…

09.10.2026 Department Head of Chemistry and Physics, Southeastern Louisiana University Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, LA, home to a collaborative, student-focused Department of Chemistry and Physics, is searching for a Department Head to serve beginning in Spring or Summer 2027. The head is primarily responsible for advancing the culture of academic excellence and serves as a driving force behind programs, efforts, and initiatives that further the department’s strategic goals. Application deadline: November 9, 2026. Read more

09.10.2026 Postdoctoral Researcher in Optical Coatings for Gravitational-Wave Detectors at Kennesaw State University The gravitational-wave research group at Kennesaw State University invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher working on amorphous optical coatings for current and future gravitational-wave detectors, including Cosmic Explorer. The position is associated with the Center for Coatings Research (CCR) and will involve research on the structure, optical properties, and mechanical properties of coating materials, with opportunities to collaborate with researchers across the gravitational-wave coatings community. Read more

09.10.2026 Tenure track faculty position (Assistant Professor of Physics) at University of Washington Bothell The Physical Sciences Department at the University of Washington Bothell is pleased to invite applications for a tenure track faculty position as an Assistant Professor of Physics. The successful candidate will be expected to provide active and engaged teaching across the undergraduate physics curriculum and to lead a research program that engages undergraduate students in experimental or applied physics. The priority application deadline is November 1. Read more

09.10.2026 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. Consideration of applications will begin on November 15 but will also…

07.10.2026 Fellowship and tenure-track opportunities 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: tenure track as well as junior and senior postdocs. Note that some of the deadlines are imminent and we require quick responses by October 25 for full consideration. Our research spans a broad spectrum of topics, including gravitational-wave data analysis, waveform modeling, and numerical relativity. We are particularly interested in applicants whose work will contribute directly to central data analysis deliverables of IGWN, LISA, or the Einstein Telescope. Read more

06.10.2026 PhD Positions in GW Astrophysics & Dark Matter at GRAPPA (UvA) GRAPPA invites applications for one or more PhD positions to work at the interface of general relativity, gravitational wave astrophysics, and dark matter phenomenology within the ERC Advanced Grant “De Tenebris,” led by Prof. G. Bertone. The PhD candidate will develop and apply theoretical and computational models for compact binaries in astrophysical/dark matter environments and contribute to the interpretation of current and future gravitational wave observations (LISA and next-generation ground-based detectors). The position is embedded in a collaborative team with strong ties to the international gravitational wave and dark matter communities. Application deadline December 1st 2026. Read more

06.10.2026 Postdoctoral fellowship at the Czech Academy of Sciences The Astronomical Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences has opened a call for postdoctoral applications to study various topics, including gravitational waves from small mass ratio black hole binaries. The deadline for applications is 23 October 2026 at noon and the applicants should get in touch by 9 October 2026 for full consideration. Read more

06.10.2026 Postdoctoral Position in Multimessenger Astrophysics and Stellar Evolution Near Massive Black Holes in Warsaw Postdoctoral position at the Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center (CAMK PAN) in Warsaw, Poland, within the project “Stars Near Massive Black Holes as Electromagnetic Sources and Future Gravitational-Wave Targets for LISA.” Application deadline: November 15, 2026. The project focuses on stellar EMRIs/IMRIs as potential multimessenger sources for LISA. We welcome candidates with expertise across a broad range of areas, including stellar and binary evolution, hydrodynamical simulations of stellar interactions, stellar oscillations and tides, electromagnetic counterparts and tidal disruption events, and gravitational-wave astrophysics. Read more

01.10.2026 Postdoctoral fellowships in gravitational physics and gravitational-wave astronomy at Johns Hopkins University The William H. Miller III Department of Physics and Astronomy at Johns Hopkins University invites applications for postdoctoral fellowships in the general area of gravitational physics and gravitational-wave astronomy. These fellowships offer the opportunity for postdoctoral research that combines academic freedom with strong faculty mentorship in an intellectually vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming department. The Department has strong programs in condensed-matter physics, particle physics, astrophysics, and biological physics and is embarking upon a significant expansion, including growth into new areas of physics. Consideration of applications will begin on 1 December 2026 and continue until all available positions are…