Stellenangebote
28.07.2026
Postdoctoral Researcher in Non-Hermitian Gravitational Physics and Black Hole Gravitational Waves at Tokyo Metropolitan University
The Department of Physics at Tokyo Metropolitan University invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position in theoretical gravitational physics. The position is funded by the KAKENHI Challenging Research project “Foundations of Non-Hermitian Gravitational Physics and Exploration of Black Hole Gravitational Waves” (project period: April 2026–March 2029; Principal Investigator: Hayato Motohashi). Application deadline August 25th, 2026.
28.07.2026
CNRS Junior Professor Chair (Tenure-Track) in Theoretical Particle Physics at LPSC, Grenoble
The theory group of the Laboratoire de Physique Subatomique et de Cosmologie (LPSC) in Grenoble invites applications for a Junior Professor Chair in the field of "New Precision and New Frontiers in Theoretical Particle Physics". This is a tenure-track CNRS position which comes with a dedicated financial environment (200k€ over six years) and includes teaching activities in a higher education institution. It is initially a fixed-term contract under public law for a duration of 3 to 6 years. Following evaluation of scientific value and professional aptitude by a tenure commission, tenure will be granted directly as a CNRS Senior Researcher (Directeur de Recherche, DR). Application Deadline : 02 September 2026 17:00
28.07.2026
CNRS Junior Professor Chair (tenure track) in theoretical particle Physics in Marseille
The Centre de Physique Théorique (CPT) in Marseille invites applications for the CNRS Junior Professor Chair "New Precision and New Frontiers in Theoretical Particle Physics" (NouvPaTh). This is a CNRS position, and CPT is among the eligible host laboratories. The chair runs for three to six years, depending on the successful candidate's experience, and is designed to lead to a senior tenured position as CNRS Research Director. It comes with €200,000 in start-up funds. Application deadline is September 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CEST.
24.07.2026
Call for EoI: Ramón y Cajal Fellowship Programme 2026 – Tenure-Track Position in Gravitational-Wave Physics at IFAE
The Institut de Física d'Altes Energies (IFAE) in Barcelona, a Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence, invites expressions of interest from candidates wishing to apply to the Ramón y Cajal (RyC) 2026 Programme in the field of Gravitational-Wave (GW) Physics. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact IFAE before the end of September 2026 to allow sufficient time for the evaluation of their potential RyC 2026 fellowship application. IFAE will act as the host institution in supporting the selected candidate's application.
22.07.2026
Test Engineer position at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics in Hannover
For the Hannover location, the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute, AEI) is seeking a motivated: Test Engineer to support the verification of the LISA Signal Detection Processing Chain, the LISA Phasemeter and the Ground Support Equipment (GSE) used for testing. The LISA mission is a flagship ESA/NASA project designed to detect gravitational waves from space, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the world’s most ambitious scientific endeavors. Applications received will be considered starting September 1st, 2026.. The advertisement is valid until the position is filled.
22.07.2026
La Caixa Junior Leader Fellowship- Research Associate Position in Gravitational Wave Physics at IFAE
The Institut de Física d'Altes Energies (IFAE) in Barcelona, a Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence, invites applications for a three-year postdoctoral research fellowship in Gravitational Wave (GW) Physics within the framework of the La Caixa Junior Leader Programme in Spain. The Postdoctoral Junior Leader Fellowships programme aims to recruit outstanding researchers of any nationality who wish to pursue their research careers in Spain or Portugal in the STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). The programme is open to candidates who defended their thesis between September 23, 2019 and September 23, 2024. Application deadline: 23 September 2026, 2:00 pm (Peninsular Spain time).
21.07.2026
Postdoctoral position in deep-learning-based Newtonian-noise subtraction at ULiège
The STAR Institute at the University of Liège, Belgium invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position to work with the OGrav group, starting on November 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. The postdoctoral researcher will focus on deep-learning-based Newtonian Noise subtraction for the Einstein Telescope. The work will include the development, implementation, and in-situ tests of the method on the E-TEST prototype developed in Liège by Prof. Christophe Collette. The successful candidate will also collaborate with members of the Applied Geophysics (APGEO) group led by Prof. Frédéric Nguyen, and the Belgian gravitational-wave community (GraviBel/BelGrav).
21.07.2026
Technologietransfer-Manager:in (m/w/d) in Aachen
Ab 1. August 2026 suchen wir zur Verstärkung unseres Teams für den Arbeitsort Aachen eine/n Technologietransfer-Manager:in (m/w/d) im Team „EuRegionaler Technologietransfer“ (40 Wochenstunden). Die Stelle ist zunächst auf 12 Monate befristet. Vorbehaltlich der weiteren Fördermittelbewilligung wird eine Verlängerung angestrebt.
Unser Bereich EuRegionaler Technologietransfer unterstützt Unternehmen, insbesondere KMUs und Start-ups, in ihrer Zusammenarbeit untereinander (B2B) und mit der Hochschul- und Forschungslandschaft (B2S) – sowohl in der Region Aachen als auch grenzüberschreitend in der Euregio Maas-Rhein. Dabei sind wir maßgeblich an den Vorbereitungen rund um das neue, bahnbrechende Einstein-Teleskop (ET) aktiv, um dessen Standort sich die Drei-Länder-Region aussichtsreich bewirbt: Im Auftrag der RWTH Aachen University übernehmen wir insbesondere die Rolle des Technologie-Transfer-Offices (TTO) für das ET. Tragen auch Sie mit Ihrer Arbeit dazu bei, die neue Forschungseinrichtung in unsere Region zu holen!
21.07.2026
Tenure-Track Position in Gravitational Waves at L2IT
Unveiling the mysteries of the Universe through the analysis of gravitational wave observations from current observatories (Virgo) and future ones (LISA and Einstein Telescope) M/F. Application Deadline : 02 September 2026 17:00. The first detection of gravitational waves (GWs) by the LIGO-Virgo collaboration in 2015 was made possible by advances in laser interferometer detectors and the theoretical and numerical development of associated data analysis methods. This achievement marked the beginning of a new type of astronomy, which to date has detected over 300 signals from black hole and neutron star mergers. It promises further exceptional discoveries through the improvement of current detectors (LIGO, Virgo) and the deployment of next-generation detectors (LISA, ET). The scientific project of this Junior Professorial Chair relies on the use of this new type of data to uncover several mysteries of the Universe, such as the state of matter in neutron stars, the expansion rate of the Universe, the nature of dark energy, or the validity of general relativity in extreme regimes.
17.07.2026
Research Position (PhD) in the field of Gravitational Wave Detector Instrumentation in Hanover
This position is part of the project “Developing a modular suspension platform interferometer for the Einstein Telescope”. The goal of this research is to design and investigate an ultra-sensitive interferometric sensor to control the motion between seismically isolated platforms for the next-generation Einstein Telescope (ET). Application deadline: July 31st, 2026.
15.07.2026
PhD Position – Prospective Environmental and Economic Assessment of a Data Center for the Einstein Telescope in Jülich
At the Institute of Climate and Energy Systems – Jülich Systems Analysis (ICE-2), we investigate how sustainable, climate-neutral energy systems can be designed. To this end, the Department of Circular Economy researches and develops innovative methods and tools for a holistic assessment of upcoming technologies and circular economy concepts. To map these systematically, methods for (prospective) Life Cycle Sustainability Assessments (LCSA) are continuously being refined. In addition to minimizing environmental impacts and waste streams while maximizing resource efficiency, we analyze societal impacts and economic implications. Start Date: To the next possible date. Application Deadline: The position will be published until it is successfully filled.
14.07.2026
Postdoctoral position: Einstein Telescope noise-budget modelling at University of Hamburg
University of Hamburg is seeking an experienced postdoctoral researcher with a PhD in physics or a related field, strong quantitative modelling and Python skills, and interest or experience in gravitational-wave detectors, interferometry, precision metrology, controls, or scientific software. Experience with Git-based development, testing, documentation, code review, pygwinc, FINESSE, IfoCAD, or related tools is particularly welcome. Application deadline: 17 August 2026
14.07.2026
Instrument/Experiment Postdoctoral position at the LIGO Laboratory
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 future detector improvements. Consideration of applications will begin on November 15 but will also continue throughout the academic year and until all positions are filled.
14.07.2026
PhD positions in gravitational-wave astronomy at University of the Balearic Islands
We are offering two fully funded PhD positions at the Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, in the field of gravitational-wave astronomy. There are two positions available:
PROJECT A (PI Dr. Ornella Juliana Piccinni): One project will focus on the development of novel data analysis methods for the search and characterization of continuous gravitational waves and dark matter candidates, with applications to current and future detectors.
PROJECT B (PI Dr. Cecilio Garcia-Quiros): The second project will focus on the modelling of gravitational-wave signals from compact binary systems and on the development of data analysis methods for the parameter estimation of these systems using current and next-generation gravitational-wave observatories.
Application deadline: September 18th, 2026
07.07.2026
2 postdoc positions: AI for large-scale computing in the Einstein Telescope
We are seeking highly two highly motivated postdocs to join the ETCETERA project (Einstein Telescope Computing, Experimental Testbed & End-to-end Research Architecture), a large cross-border collaboration funded through the Interreg Meuse-Rhine (NL-BE-DE) programme and co-funded by the European Union. The Einstein Telescope (ET) is Europe’s next-generation gravitational-wave observatory. Expected to detect thousands of signals per day and generate data at the petabyte scale. Transforming these massive data streams into scientific discoveries requires intelligent methods that can efficiently orchestrate complex workflows, allocate computational resources, accelerate scientific simulations, and support real-time decision-making in large-scale computing environments.Application deadline September 1st, 2026.
07.07.2026
PhD Position: AI for large-scale computing in the Einstein Telescope
We are seeking highly motivated PhD candidates and postdocs to join the ETCETERA project (Einstein Telescope Computing, Experimental Testbed & End-to-end Research Architecture), a large cross-border collaboration funded through the Interreg Meuse-Rhine (NL-BE-DE) programme and co-funded by the European Union. The Einstein Telescope (ET) is Europe’s next-generation gravitational-wave observatory. Expected to detect thousands of signals per day and generate data at the petabyte scale. Transforming these massive data streams into scientific discoveries requires intelligent methods that can efficiently orchestrate complex workflows, allocate computational resources, accelerate scientific simulations, and support real-time decision-making in large-scale computing environments. Application deadline September 1st, 2026.
01.07.2026
One 2-year junior postdoc position in quantum gravity in Marseille
The quantum gravity team at the Centre de Physique Théorique in Marseille invites applications for one two-year junior postdoctoral position starting in early 2027. The position can start any time after December 1, 2026, but no later than April 1, 2027. The candidate must have completed their PhD before the starting date and have less than two years of postdoctoral experience. The group consists of four permanent members — Alejandro Perez, Pietro Donà, Simone Speziale, and Carlo Rovelli - and currently includes five PhD students and two postdocs. The application deadline is September 20, 2026.
01.07.2026
PhD Position in Gravity and Cosmology at NCBJ Warsaw
The Theory Division at the National Centre for Nuclear Research (NCBJ), Warsaw, invites applications for a PhD student position in gravity and cosmology. We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with experience in scientific computing (Python, C++, and/or Mathematica), a strong background in quantum mechanics, and prior training in general relativity and cosmology through graduate-level coursework or equivalent research experience. Familiarity with quantum gravity will be considered an advantage. The deadline for applications is July 31st 2026.
01.07.2026
LIGO Laboratory Job Opening: Electronics Engineer, LIGO Caltech
The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) Laboratory seeks a highly motivated and skilled Electronics Engineer to join its team. LIGO Laboratory is a National Science Foundation major facility dedicated to observing gravitational-waves. Jointly operated by the California Institute of Technology and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the LIGO Laboratory operates world-leading observatories near Richland, WA and Baton Rouge, LA as well as R&D centers on the Caltech and MIT campuses. The LIGO Laboratory’s mission spans a broad and vibrant array of activities related to gravitational-wave physics and astronomy, including detector operations, R&D toward detector improvements, gravitational-wave astrophysics, observatory operations, and education and public outreach. For more information, please visit the Laboratory website at www.ligo.caltech.edu. This position is an in-person role located in Pasadena, California.
01.07.2026
Scientific programmer position in the Computational Relativistic Astrophysics division at the Max Planck Institute 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 a position for a scientific programmer. This division currently focuses on several research topics in computational relativistic astrophysics including neutron star mergers, collapsars, nucleosynthesis, stellar core collapse and explosion, the formation and evolution of very massive and supermassive black holes, and multi-messenger astrophysics. The deadline for the full consideration is 12 pm on August 16th, 2026 (CET).
19.06.2026
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (Assistant / Associate Professor) in Astrophysics in Bath
The Department of Physics at the University of Bath is seeking to appoint a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer with a strong research profile in astrophysics. Any exceptional candidate with a research profile that aligns well with the research strengths of the Bath Astrophysics Group will be considered, but we particularly encourage applicants with a research profile in observational time-domain astrophysics. The Bath Astrophysics Group has an international reputation in Galaxy and extragalactic astrophysics, including relativistic transients and their host galaxies, extreme matter physics, multi-messenger astronomy, galaxy evolution, galaxy – black hole coevolution, variable stars and cosmology. Group members are active in numerous international science collaborations, making use of and developing capabilities for major astronomical facilities such as JWST, VRO-LSST, CTA, SKA, Cosmic Explorer, and eXTP. Bath is an institutional member of the 4MOST consortium, and hosts on-campus as well as cloud computational facilities for data-intensive research. Closing date Monday 10 August 2026.
16.06.2026
Postdoctoral researcher in low-noise readout electronics for 2 um photon detection sensors for gravitational wave detectors at University of Antwerp
The Particle Physics group of the University of Antwerp invites applications for a postdoctoral position in low-noise readout electronics for next-generation gravitational wave detectors. The group is an active member of the Virgo, Einstein Telescope (ET), and ETpathfinder collaborations. The successful candidate will join the 2 μm Light Sources and Photon Detection Sensors research within the group, in close collaboration with the optics laboratory at Ghent University (UGent). Whereas all current gravitational wave detectors operate at 1064 nm, ET and ETpathfinder will use new wavelengths — 1550 nm and 2090 nm — required to operate cryogenic monocrystalline silicon test masses at their minimum optical absorption. Application deadline: July 31st 2026.
16.06.2026
Postdoctoral researcher in scattered light calibration for gravitational wave detectors at University of Antwerp
The Particle Physics group of the University of Antwerp invites applications for a postdoctoral position in gravitational wave instrumentation, with a focus on a novel calibration technique for Advanced Virgo+ Phase 2 (O5). The group is an active member of the Virgo, Einstein Telescope (ET), and ETpathfinder collaborations. Precise calibration of the interferometer strain h(t) is essential to exploit the full sensitivity of Virgo and ET. In this project the successful candidate will further develop, install, and commission a new and independent calibration method that uses back-scattered light from the end benches to inject periodic phase differences in the interferometer without actively moving the mirrors. Application deadline: July 31st 2026.
16.06.2026
Postdoctoral researcher in seismic isolation for gravitational wave detectors at University of Antwerp
The Particle Physics group of the University of Antwerp invites applications for a postdoctoral position in gravitational wave instrumentation, with a focus on seismic isolation and suspension commissioning for Advanced Virgo+ Phase 2. The group is an active member of the Virgo, Einstein Telescope (ET), and ETpathfinder collaborations. The successful candidate will join the group's research on sensors & actuators, seismic attenuation and controls, by contributing to the construction and commissioning of new compact seismic isolation systems for Advanced Virgo+ Phase 2. A major upgrade planned for the O5 observing run is the installation of short stable recycling cavities, which requires significant modifications of the existing vacuum and seismic isolation systems. Application deadline: July 31st 2026.
16.06.2026
Postdoctoral researcher in UHV technology for gravitational wave detectors at University of Antwerp
The Particle Physics group of the University of Antwerp invites applications for a postdoctoral position in gravitational wave instrumentation, with a focus on ultra-high vacuum (UHV) technology for third-generation gravitational wave detectors. The group is an active member of the Virgo, Einstein Telescope (ET), and ETpathfinder collaborations, and coordinates the beam pipe vacuum work package within ET's Instrument Science Board. The successful candidate will contribute to the construction, commissioning, and scientific exploitation of a new UHV testing and cleanroom infrastructure at UAntwerp. Third-generation observatories such as ET require residual gas pressures of ~10⁻¹⁰ mbar and exceptional cleanliness with respect to heavy hydrocarbons (partial pressures ~10⁻¹⁴ mbar for amu > 100) to reach their sensitivity targets. Application deadline: July 31st 2026.
16.06.2026
Full-time (100%) doctoral scholarship holder in the field of gravitational wave instrumentation at University of Antwerp
The Particle Physics group of the University of Antwerp invites applications for a PhD position in gravitational wave instrumentation, with a focus on seismic attenuation and active suspension control. The group is an active member of the Virgo, Einstein Telescope (ET), and ETpathfinder collaborations. As a successful candidate you will work actively on the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis in the field of gravitational wave instrumentation. You will join the group's research on sensors & actuators, seismic attenuation and controls. Seismic noise is a dominant low-frequency limitation for ground-based gravitational wave detectors, and is mitigated by multi-stage attenuation systems combining inverted pendulums and Geometric Anti-Spring (GAS) filters, equipped with high-precision Linear Variable Differential Transformer (LVDT) position sensors and voice-coil actuators for monitoring and active damping. Application deadline: July 31st 2026.
10.06.2026
Associate Professor of Experimental Physics at NBI University of Copenhagen
The Niels Bohr Institute announces the availability of a faculty position in any area of experimental physics, including those based on controlled experiments and observations, with an emphasis on paradigm-shifting science. The search is open to all areas of experimental physics, including astronomy and astrophysics, and the application will be a two-step procedure as specified in the opening. We seek to appoint an outstanding researcher based on scientific excellence and demonstrated track record. We are looking for a candidate whose expertise will strengthen our mission to deliver excellent research and education. The position will be filled at the level of tenured associate professor. The deadline for submission is Sunday 2nd August 2026, 23:59 GMT +2.
10.06.2026
Call for expressions of interest - Marie Curie and "la Caixa" Fellowships
The Galician Institute of High Energy Physics (IGFAE, University of Santiago de Compostela https://igfae.usc.es/) invites expressions of interest from outstanding candidates who would like to apply for:
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships, application deadline is September 9, 2026 & Postdoctoral Junior Leader Fellowships from the "la Caixa" Foundation. These 3-year fellowships offer a very competitive salary and a research grant of 115,500 EUR (eligible also to hire personnel). The program has two calls: Incoming: For applicants who have not resided in Spain more than 12 months in the last 3 years. Retaining: For applicants who have resided in Spain more than 12 months in the last 3 years.
12.05.2026
The RING project in Germany: 1 Postdoc and 14 PhD positions in Physics, Geophysics, Geodesy
we would like to draw your attention to the 4-year RING project recently funded by the German Research Foundation (extendable to 8 years). The project has strong overlap with gravitational wave detection research on instrumentation. The project aims at pushing the sensitivity and stability limits of rotational motion sensing with ring laser technology into new realms using approaches from quantum optics and metrology. The ultimate goal is to enable ring laser observations as a complement to classic space-geodetic methods towards more precise, high-rate estimation of Earth Orientation Parameters (EOP). Furthermore, we plan to develop (trans-) portable ring lasers fit for weak, broadband 6 degree-of-freedom ground motion observations towards better understanding of atmosphere-solid Earth coupling (also relevant for seismic decoupling of gravitational wave detection facilities).
14.04.2026
LHO Electrical Engineering Lead
The LIGO Laboratory and LIGO Hanford Observatory invite applications for an Electrical Engineering Lead. We also ask that you circulate this announcement within your networks and encourage strong candidates to apply. Job Summary: At LIGO Hanford you'll coordinate a skilled team of engineers and technicians in the design, testing, and maintenance of precision analog and digital electronics, playing a key role in the day-to-day operations of a one-of-a-kind scientific facility. You'll collaborate with a diverse, international community of scientists and engineers, and have the opportunity to contribute to research that pushes the boundaries of what's possible. This is a leadership role where your technical skills and team-building abilities both matter.
09.04.2026
PhD Scholarships – Statistics, Astrophysics, Cosmology and Gravitational Wave Astronomy in New Zealand
The NZ Astrostatistics and General Relativity Group (NZ Gravity) is a cross-institutional research team spanning astrophysics, cosmology, mathematics and statistics with members at five New Zealand universities as well as international collaborators within the Vera Rubin Observatory and the International LISA Consortium. The NZ Astrostatistics and General Relativity Group (NZ Gravity) is coordinating applications for several PhD scholarships. Potential candidates will be part of an interdisciplinary team, working in areas such as: Interstellar objects, Stellar populations, Supernovae, Large scale structure formation and ultralight dark matter, Engaging with the Vera Rubin Observatory Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST), Gravitational wave astronomy, Statistical data analysis for the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) Mission.
04.03.2026
Vacuum Lead at LIGO Hanford Observatory
The LIGO Laboratory has a job posting for a Vacuum Lead, LIGO Hanford Observatory, reporting to Richard McCarthy. Anticipated start date: As soon as possible; Full-time Position; Regular-staff Position.Feel free to contact the LIGO Laboratory Staff Relations Coordinator, Lorna Campbell, for more information, OR feel free to contact the Hiring Manager Richard McCarthy, for more information about this position.
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 engineering, systems engineering, integration and cleanliness aspects.