06.10.2025 Postdoc Positions at the University of Chicago Multiple postdoctoral positions in gravitational-wave science, as well as general relativity, astrophysics, and cosmology more broadly, are available at UChicago. Of particular interest to the LIGO/GW community may be the KICP, Fermi, Schmidt, SkAI, and Leinweber Fellowships. UChicago is a member of SkAI and the Simons Collaboration on Black Holes and Strong Gravity. Please contact Daniel Holz with questions.

06.10.2025 PhD Fellowships in Gravitational Physics at NBI Copenhagen The Center of Gravity at the Niels Bohr Institute invites expressions of interest for PhD Fellowships in Gravitational Physics (in particular black-hole and gravitational-wave physics) for a fixed period of three years. The preferred starting date is April-September 2026. Interested individuals are encouraged to upload all material before December 1, 2025, by submitting a 2-page CV, transcripts, and a one-page letter of motivation. The search will remain open until completed. Read more

01.10.2025 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. The department also benefits from its close relationship with the Space Telescope Science Institute, located on…

01.10.2025 Postdoctoral and Assistant Professor Fellowships in Gravitational Physics at NBI Copenhagen The Center of Gravity at the Niels Bohr Institute invites expressions of interest for Postdoctoral Fellowships in multiple fields related to Gravitational Physics and Gravitational Wave Astrophysics for a fixed period of up to four (3+1) years. Exceptional and highly motivated individuals will also be considered for 5-year Assistant Professorships. The preferred starting date is Fall 2026. Postdoctoral Fellows and Assistant Professors at the Center of Gravity at the Niels Bohr Institute have the opportunity to guide more junior fellows, teach courses at various levels, participate in outreach activities, and organize international meetings. Application deadline November 15th 2025.…

30.09.2025 Postdoctoral positions at University College Dublin The Relativity group at University College Dublin (UCD) invites expressions of interest for multiple ERC-funded postdoctoral positions in gravitational wave source modelling, with a focus on small mass-ratio binaries. Successful candidates will have a PhD in Theoretical Physics or a related discipline and previous experience in gravitational-wave source modelling. Applications should comprise a CV (including details of two reference letter writers) and a two-page statement covering research interests and plans. To receive full consideration, interested candidates should submit their application using the form here by Friday October 31st, 2025. The search will remain open until the optimal candidates are found. Read more

30.09.2025 Call of interest for postdocs at SISSA, Trieste The gravitational-wave physics group at SISSA (Trieste, Italy) invites expressions of interest for several postdoctoral research positions on the following topics: numerical-relativity simulations; environmental effects for binary systems; gravitational-wave data analysis and machine learning; waveform modeling. The positions will start in the fall of 2026 and will be for two years, with possible extension conditional on satisfactory performance. These positions will be part of the GWSKy ERC synergy project. Applications should consist of a cover letter, a CV, a publication list, a research statement and three reference letters, and should be received by December 19th to receive full consideration. Read more

29.09.2025 ETpathfinder Visiting Scientists Programme Open For Applications The ETpathfinder Visiting Scientists Programme provides funding to welcome researchers and engineers to our ETpathfinder R&D facility in Maastricht, the Netherlands. This program is designed for senior scientists and engineers, postdoctoral researchers and experienced PhD students who wish to engage with cutting-edge interferometric technology while contributing their expertise to advance our experimental capabilities. ETpathfinder serves as a R&D fieldlab facility for developing technologies that will enable future -generation gravitational wave detectors, such as Einstein Telescope. Our research focuses on high-precision interferometry with cryogenic silicon test masses, seismic isolation systems, optics, photonics, quantum noise reduction, controls and environmental monitoring as well as on…

29.09.2025 Postdoctoral positions in Gravitational-Wave Physics and Astrophysics at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics in Potsdam The „Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity“ (ACR) department at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute, AEI) in Potsdam announces the opening of several postdoctoral appointments, which will be available at different levels, depending on experience and seniority, and can last from 2 to 5 years. We also have openings as part of the ERC-Synergy Grant  “Making Sense of the Unexpected in the Gravitational-Wave Sky”, one opening as part of the Simons Collaboration on Black Holes and Strong Gravity, and one opening for a postdoctoral position as part of the…

23.09.2025 Weinberg fellowships in gravitation, multi-messenger astrophysics and AI/ML 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: Cosmological inference with gravitational-wave observations, Applications of AI/ML techniques broadly to astrophysics, cosmology or gravitational wave data analysis, Nuclear astrophysics with gravitational-wave observations, Gravitational-wave multimessenger astrophysics, Numerical simulations of compact binaries. Applications are due November 21, 2025. Read more

23.09.2025 McWilliams Postdoctoral Fellowship at Carnegie Mellon The Department of Physics at Carnegie Mellon University invites applications for the McWilliams Postdoctoral Fellowship. McWilliams Fellows are expected to carry out their own programs of original research, independently or in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and students. We welcome applications from researchers working in any area of astrophysics and/or cosmology. For full consideration, all materials should be received by November 10, 2025. Read more