20.11.2025 Foundation Models in Astrophysics and Particle Physics (SciFM) in Aachen, Heidelberg, Hamburg and Munich We seek four postdoctoral research scientists and eight doctoral researchers to join a newly established joint collaborative project Foundation Models in Astrophysics and Particle Physics (SciFM) funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR). The goal of SciFM is to develop large-scale foundation models, aiming for powerful, interpretable and open-access models to answer fundamental scientific questions in astrophysics, particle physics and cosmology. We offer an exciting multidisciplinary collaborative network which includes researchers from astrophysics, cosmology and particle physics in Aachen, Heidelberg, Hamburg and Munich. The selected candidates will work closely with all…

20.11.2025 PhD Studentships at the University of Edinburgh The Institute for Astronomy (IfA) is located at the historic and beautiful Royal Observatory Edinburgh on Blackford Hill and makes up approximately one third of the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh. PhD stipends are tax-free, and full-time students are typically exempt from council tax. Each year, the IfA admits a new cohort of about 10 PhD students from around the UK and the world. We are now accepting applications for admission in September 2026. Application deadlines from December 5th 2025 to January 5th 2026. Read more

20.11.2025 PhD position „Signatures of beyond-standard-model physics in neutron star mergers“ in Hamburg The project will explore potential signatures of beyond standard model physics in the merger of two neutron stars. The ideal candidate has knowledge of general relativity, hydrodynamics, particle physics and computational physics with compiled programming languages. The application deadline is December 22, 2025. For more information please contact Stephan.Rosswog(at)uni-hamburg.de and/or Samuel.Witte(at)physics.ox.ac.uk. The application has to be submitted via the application system of the University of Hamburg. 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…

05.11.2025 PhD Studentships in Gravity at University of Nottingham We invite applications for PhD positions in gravitational physics at the School of Mathematical Sciences of the University of Nottingham. We are seeking applicants in several areas of research listed below, with one scholarship reserved for AI for gravitational waves. Successful applicants will also join the Nottingham Centre of Gravity (NCoG), which unites gravitational physics expertise across the School of Mathematical Sciences and the School of Physics and Astronomy. Application deadline: December 20th, 2025. Read more

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 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

21.10.2025 Postdoctoral positions in Computational Relativistic Astrophysics division at the MPI for Gravitational Physics in Potsdam The “Computational Relativistic Astrophysics” division at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (the Albert Einstein Institute) in Potsdam led by Masaru Shibata (director) announces the opening of postdoc appointments. Each available postdoctoral position will be for a duration of 2—3 years. The „Computational Relativistic Astrophysics“ division is currently composed of two group leaders (Kenta Kiuchi, Kyohei Kawaguchi), 1 senior scientist (Takami Kuroda), and several postdoc researchers and students, and focuses on several research topics in relativistic astrophysics including neutron star mergers, collapsars, nucleosynthesis, stellar core collapse and explosion, formation and evolution of very…

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.…

14.10.2025 Two postdoc positions at Syracuse University Syracuse University is seeking two gravitational-wave experimentalist postdocs. The positions begin on or around January 1, 2026. Postdoc in High Power Laser Applications under Professor Craig Cahillane, who is working on building a ultra-high power photoneutralization cavity for applications in nuclear fusion and gravitational wave detectors. Postdoc in Quantum Optics under Professor Georgia Mansell, who is working on understanding the interactions of squeezed light with complex interferometers, as well as building an electrostatic violin mode damper for Advanced LIGO. Both are involved in the optical design of Cosmic Explorer, the United States‘ third generation gravitational wave observatory. Open until filled.