Stellenangebote
25.02.2026
Research Software Engineer for Open Galaxy Catalogue Infrastructure in Gravitational-Wave Cosmology at Laboratoire des 2 infinis Toulouse
The research engineer will participate in the design, prototyping, development, and deployment of software and digital infrastructures for large-scale galaxy catalogues and community-driven data platforms, in the context of gravitational-wave cosmology. The position is part of the OSCARS-funded project UpGLADE: community-driven open-data infrastructure for gravitational-wave cosmology, whose goal is to deliver the largest open-access all-sky galaxy catalogue. Application deadline: March 3rd 2026.
24.02.2026
Call for Applications: Director of IFAE Barcelona
The Institut de Física d’Altes Energies (IFAE) is seeking applicants for a new Director. IFAE is a consortium of the Generalitat de Catalunya and the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) created in 1991. IFAE is a CERCA Center of Excellence whose mission is to perform cutting-edge research, theoretical and experimental, in high-energy physics, astroparticle physics and cosmology, going from particles to the cosmos, and, at the same time, to contribute to society by applying the acquired knowledge and insight in strategic sectors. CERCA is the public Catalan system of research institutes. IFAE is also a founding member of the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST), which includes seven leading CERCA centers in Catalonia. Closing date: April 14th 2026.
24.02.2026
ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme Madrid, Noordwijk
To increase the scientific return from its space science missions, ESA welcomes applications from scientists interested in pursuing research based on publicly available data in the ESA Space Science Archives. The Archives host data from all current and past ESA space science missions in astronomy, planetary science, and heliophysics. Applications received by 30 April 2026 (23:59 UTC) will be considered for visits in autumn and winter 2026/2027.
24.02.2026
Postdoctoral Position at University of Toulouse, Laboratoire de Physique Théorique à Toulouse
The Laboratory of Theoretical Physics in Toulouse has an opening for a two-year postdoctoral position in the field of one-dimensional quantum many-body systems. The starting date is flexible (latest January 2027). To apply, please send your curriculum vitae, a brief research statement, and arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent to Aleksandra Petković (petkovic(at)irsamc.ups-tlse.fr). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
20.02.2026
Junior position in theoretical physics at the Institut de Physique Theorique CEA Saclay
The Institut de Physique Theorique (IPhT) invites applications for a junior-level permanent position, opened for researchers working on foundational and theoretical-physics aspects of AI in a broad sense. This includes the study of AI through theoretical physics and statistical physics in particular, as well as AI developments applied to theoretical physics. Application deadline: March 20th, 2026.
20.02.2026
Junior position in theoretical physics at the Institut de Physique Theorique CEA Saclay
The Institut de Physique Theorique (IPhT) invites applications for a junior-level permanent position in physics. The position is opened for researchers working on phenomenology of the standard models of the two infinities. This includes the standard model of cosmology (e.g. physics of the early Universe, large scale-structures or gravitational waves) and the standard model of particle physics (e.g. QCD and heavy-ion physics). Application deadline: March 20th, 2026.
17.02.2026
Postdoc in gravitational wave phenomenology and data Analysis at NICPB, Tallinn
The GW group at NICPB, Tallinn invites applications for a postdoctoral position in GW phenomenology and data analysis. The position is initially for two years, with the possibility of renewal for a third year. We offer a competitive salary, travel support, and a supportive research environment within an active GW group in Tallinn. Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants must have been awarded a PhD by the start date of the position. Previous experience in GW research is preferred. The start date is flexible and can be negotiated. Application deadline April 1st, 2026.
13.02.2026
PhD Scholarships in Observational, Computational & Theoretical Astrophysics at Swinburne University
The Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing (CAS) at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne invites applications from high-calibre students of any nationality for its PhD program. CAS is one of Australia's largest astronomy research institutes, with approximately 25 faculty, 20 postdoctoral researchers, and 40 PhD students. Swinburne has guaranteed access to the 10-m Keck telescopes, with our astronomers and students regularly obtaining time at the world's major optical and radio observatories. They also study gravitational wave sources with LIGO, and use Ngarrgu Tindebeek, the next generation Australian Supercomputer for theoretical and observational astrophysics. Application deadline March 13, 2026.
13.02.2026
PhD student position in Experimental Particle Physics at SDU in Odense
The Astroparticle and Dark Matter group at the Center for Cosmology and Particle Physics Phenomenology (CP3) at the Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) invites applications for a PhD position in Experimental Particle Physics, with a focus on cryogenic single-photon detectors for axion searches. Application deadline: March 31st, 2026.
13.02.2026
Three PhD Fellowships in Theoretical Physics at University of Stavanger
The University of Stavanger invites applicants for three 3-year PhD Fellowships in Physics – Neutron Stars & QCD / Gravitational Waves & Black Holes / Generalised Theories of Gravity - at the Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Mathematics and Physics. The start date is flexible, but no later than September 2026. Application deadline on March 12, 2026
11.02.2026
PhD position in GW detectors University of Münster
The Institute for Nuclear Physics in the Faculty of Physics at the University of Münster, Germany, is seeking to fill the position of a Doctoral Research Associate (Wissenschaftlicher MitarbeiterIn, salary level E 13 TV-L) at the earliest possible date. We are offering a fixed-term part-time position (67%) for 3 years. Full-time employees are required to teach 4 hours per week during the semester. Application deadline February 28th, 2026.
11.02.2026
Call for Expressions of Interest - ATRAE Scientist Position (permanent) with IFAE
The Institut de Física d’Altes Energies (IFAE) invites expressions of interest from outstanding researchers to join its Gravitational Waves Group, working on the Virgo, LIGO, and Einstein Telescope collaborations, in the framework of the 2026 ATRAE Program of the Spanish Funding Agency. The IFAE Gravitational Waves Group plays an active role in Virgo and LIGO experiments in several areas including detector characterization, physics data analysis, and R&D for next-generation observatories, with a particular emphasis on the Einstein Telescope. Application deadline April 15th, 2026.
11.02.2026
Faculty Position in Gravitational Waves and Effective Field Theories at the University of São Paulo
The University of São Paulo (USP) and the Physics Institute (https://portal.if.usp.br/ifusp/en) are inviting applications for one tenure-track position in the field of Gravitational Waves and Effective Field Theories. USP is the top research institution in Latin America, and the Physics Institute is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment. Candidates are expected to carry out high-level, independent research, as well as mentoring students and teaching at the graduate and/or undergraduate levels. Application Deadline: March 16, 2026.
11.02.2026
Call for Applications: Director Position at EGO
The Director is the legal representative of the EGO Consortium and provides overall strategic, scientific, and administrative leadership of the organization. The Director, in his/her role of Chair of the VirgoLab Executive Board, ensures the effective functioning of the Virgo gravitational-wave detector, leads its scientific and technical strategy, manages its financial and human resources, and represents EGO on behalf of the Consortium and represents VirgoLab.
Deadline for submission: 31st March 2026, 12.00 p.m. CET.
11.02.2026
Call for Postdoc 2026 "Young Researcher Excellence Fellowships" Projects at Université Côte d'Azur
As part of its commitment to excellence and international outreach, the IdEx Université Côte d'Azur is launching the 2026 Young Researcher Excellence Fellowships campaign to encourage the recruitment of young researchers at post-doctoral level for a 24-month period in its laboratories. The call for proposals is designed to fund 12 contracts. All disciplines and themes are covered. Application deadline March 6, 2026.
29.01.2026
PhD Position at University of Auckland in New Zealand
The University of Auckland in New Zealand is seeking a highly motivated and skilled student with a strong background in physics, mathematics, statistics, computer science, or a related discipline to take on a three-year PhD project that will help us prepare for the next galactic supernova using deep learning. The PhD scholarship is available from March 2026. Applicants should have a strong background in physics, mathematics, statistics, computer science, or a related discipline, with an interest in machine learning and astrophysical data analysis. Programming experience (e.g. Python, PyTorch/JAX) is desirable. To apply for this scholarship, please send your CV, academic transcript, and a description of yourself to Dr Matt Edwards (matt.edwards(at)auckland.ac.nz).
22.01.2026
Postdoc position GW Instrumentation at the University of Antwerp
The Department of Physics in the Faculty of Science is looking for a full-time (100%) postdoctoral scholarship holder in the field of Physics or a related field. The Particle Physics research group carries out research in particle physics (CMS experiment at CERN LHC) and gravitational waves. Members of the group are involved with Virgo instrumentation, LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA data analysis, and Instrumentation Science with the Einstein Telescope. The University of Antwerp is a founding partner of the ETPathfinder project, and members of the group take part in the instrumentation developments related to this facility in Maastricht. The University of Antwerp is also one of the initial founding research units of the Einstein Telescope Collaboration. We are looking for a postdoc to work on the cross section of research, education and collaboration with industry and join the ETpathfinder Smart Skills Lab project. Application deadline is 26 February 2026.
21.01.2026
PostDoc position (f/m/non- binary) at RWTH Aachen - ETpathfinder Smart Skills Lab Technology Expert
The Physics Institute III B at RWTH Aachen University is looking for a research assistant (f/m/non-binary) - PostDoc in the context of the Einstein Telescope experiment. Our institute and the Department of Physics at RWTH Aachen University offer a vibrant community of particle, astroparticle, and gravitational wave physicists who play a leading role in experiments such as the Einstein Telescope gravitational wave detector. RWTH Aachen University is one of the leading research universities in Germany. Application deadline February 28th 2026.
21.01.2026
Tenure Track/Faculty Position in Physics at SISSA
The Physics Area at the "Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati" (SISSA) in Trieste, Italy, invites expressions of interest for a faculty position from outstanding female candidates with a strong research record in any of the fields covered by the Area (Astrophysics and Cosmology, Astroparticle and Gravitational Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Statistical Physics, Statistical Physics of Biological Systems, Theoretical Particle Physics, Theoretical and Scientific Data Science). The appointment procedure will be activated at the assistant professor, tenure-track, level* or associate professor level. Expressions of interest should be sent (in English and via Academic Jobs Online only) preferably by June 10, 2026.
14.01.2026
Faculty Position in Gravitational Waves and Effective Field Theories at the University of São Paulo
The University of Sao Paulo (USP) and the Physics Institute (https://portal.if.usp.br/ifusp/en) are inviting applications for one tenure-track position in the field of Gravitational Waves and Effective Field Theories. USP is the top research institution in Latin America, and the Physics Institute is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment. Candidates are expected to carry out high-level, independent research, as well as mentoring students and teaching at the graduate and/or undergraduate levels. Application deadline: March 16th 2026.
14.01.2026
Openings for Multiple Postdoctoral Positions at ICTP-AP Beijing
The International Centre for Theoretical Physics – Asia Pacific (ICTP-AP), at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), will open multiple postdoctoral positions in 2026. The positions will provide successful candidates the opportunity to concurrently pursue their own research directions in gravitational-wave and/or dark-matter physics and phenomenology, while also collaborating with members of the ICTP-AP/UCAS LIGO group. Application deadline: March 31st 2026.
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.
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 Center of Gravity. For the latter, the successful candidate will spend the first two years at the AEI and the subsequent two years at the Niels Bohr Institute in Copenhagen. The ACR department also offers Max Planck Fellowships to non-German scientists. Information on those fellowships and explanations on how to apply are summarized here. We are particularly interested in hiring creative and highly motivated candidates who are at ease working both collaboratively and independently in a vibrant, interdisciplinary, and synergistic group.