Stellenangebote

11.02.2025

Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Physics & Astronomy at UCLA

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of California, Los Angeles is searching for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor with outstanding potential as a research scientist, science educator, and mentor to students from groups that are under-represented in the physical sciences. This search is part of a cluster hire with faculty positions in the departments of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Mathematics, and Physics and Astronomy who will support UCLA’s goals to achieve federal designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution as early as 2025. The Department of Physics and Astronomy Search Committee will begin initial review of materials and applications on March 2, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Read more

11.02.2025

LISA Scientist at SRON Netherlands Institute for Space Research

You will be part of our Astrophysics Science Group that consists of about 30 members including ~15 permanent research staff as well as a number of postdocs and PhD and masters students. The group is active in a wide range of topics and works with a range of current and future missions, spanning missions in the ESA science program to those launched by NASA, JAXA, and other partners. For the LISA mission our team works closely together with the LISA NL collaboration, with the hardware teams within SRON, with the ESA LISA team, and with our international partners. Preference will be given to applications submitted before March 25th.

Read more

11.02.2025

Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Swinburne University of Technology

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our world-class research team at the Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing (CAS) at Swinburne University of Technology. This 3-year position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to research in galaxy formation and evolution, with a focus on the origins of Dark Galaxies, Ultra Diffuse Galaxies (UDGs) and extreme low-mass galaxies in a range of environments. Opportunities will be available to supervise postgraduate students and to conduct independent research. In this role, you will collaborate with Professors Duncan Forbes, Jean Brodie, and Warrick Couch, contributing to ARC-funded research to support the project to better understand extreme galaxy formation and evolution. Closing by March 31st, 2025.

Read more

11.02.2025

PhD Call 2025-26 – Scuola Normale Superiore Pisa

Applications are now open for the PhD programme at Scuola Normale Superiore (Pisa, Italy) for the academic year 2025-26. Candidates interested in pursuing a research project in the field of gravitational waves are strongly encouraged to apply for the PhD in Physics, which offers six positions in this call. Applications must be submitted online by March 6th, 2025 (CET). Please note that at least one of the six positions is reserved for applicants who obtained their MS (or equivalent) degree from a non-Italian university. Scuola Normale strongly encourages applications from international students.

Read more

04.02.2025

Postdoctoral Position in Machine Learning for LISA’s Global Fit – CNES, Toulouse

The French Space Agency (CNES) is seeking candidates for a 2-year postdoctoral position on machine learning methods to enhance LISA’s global fit. This exciting opportunity focuses on leveraging AI techniques to improve data analysis for the LISA mission, and it is based in Toulouse, France, in collaboration with the Institut supérieur de l’aéronautique et de l’espace (ISAE-SUPAERO) and the Laboratoire des deux infinis - Toulouse (L2IT). Application deadline: March 14th, 2025, Midnight Paris Time.

Read more

28.01.2025

PhD position in multi-messenger gravitational wave lensing at UC Louvain

The gravitational-wave (GW) group of the University of Louvain (UCLouvain, Belgium), hosted at the Centre for Cosmology, Particle Physics and Phenomenology (CP3) of the Research Institute in Mathematics and Physics (IRMP), welcomes applications for a four-year PhD student position on data analysis for multi-messenger lensing, with a focus on searches for GW signals, with current and future ground-based gravitational wave detectors, and coincident electromagnetic counterparts. The selected candidate is expected to start in September 2025 with some flexibility with the starting date.
Closing date: March 2nd 2025.

Read more

28.01.2025

Research Associate for the Project “Theoretical Multi-Messenger Astrophysics” § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG in Hamburg

The postdoc position is financed as part of the ERC Advanced Grant “INSPIRATION: from Inspiral to Kilonova” which aims at the theoretical modeling of the multi-messenger signals of neutron star mergers. The particular focus will be the gravitational wave, electromagnetic and neutrino signals of the sources accessible to today’s and to future gravitational wave detectors. The successful candidate possesses expertise in the relevant areas of theoretical astrophysics (general relativity, hydrodynamics, nuclear equations of state, neutrino physics/transport, nuclear reactions and radiative transfer) and of computational physics/supercomputing. Candidates with demonstrated expertise in the numerical modeling of neutrino transport and/or general relativistic hydrodynamics are particularly encouraged to apply. Application Deadline: February 15th 2025.

Read more

22.01.2025

PhD Position Gravitational Waves from Worldline Quantum Field Theory at Queen Mary University of London

Since the first detection of gravitational waves (GWs) by a binary black hole merger in 2015 by the LIGO and Virgo collaborations, there has been tremendous interest in the gravitational two-body problem. The aim is to make predictions for future-generation detectors, including LISA, the Einstein Telescope and Cosmic Explorer. Considerable theoretical progress is now being made using tools developed for Quantum Field Theory, by re-interpreting black holes and neutron stars as point particles. The Worldline Quantum Field Theory (WQFT) formalism, designed specifically to produce classical physical observables, has been incredibly successful in this regard. Application deadline January 29th, 2025.

Read more

22.01.2025

Louis-Hansen Foundation Assistant/Associate Professorship in Theoretical Physics at NBIA Copenhagen

The Niels Bohr International Academy (NBIA) invites expressions of interest for 5-year, fixed-term Louis-Hansen Foundation Assistant/Associate Professorship. NBIA aims to either expand into new research areas of Theoretical Quantum Sciences or Climate Research, or strengthen on-going programs, including Theoretical Biophysics, Theoretical and Computational Astrophysics (including Cosmology and Planetary Sciences), Particle Astrophysics and Multimessenger Astrophysics, Theoretical Particle Physics, and Gravitational Physics. NBIA will consider truly outstanding individuals in all areas of theoretical physics. The Louis-Hansen Foundation Assistant/Associate Professor will preferably start during the fall of 2025. Interested individuals are encouraged to upload all material before February 28th, 2025. The search will continue until the position is filled.

Read more

07.01.2025

Several PhD and Postdoc positions R&D and Design for Einstein Telescope

We are expanding our team working on the Einstein Telescope, and invite applications for several PhD positions and several postdoc positions within the Nikhef collaboration. These positions cover a variety of topics across the spectrum of technologies required for realising ET, working on refining the ET design, and addressing ET data analysis challenges. The positions will be hosted at Amsterdam, Maastricht, and Utrecht, depending on the type of activity. What we require: Interest, education and passion for Gravitational Waves research and the development of the required technology. Applicants for PhD positions should have a completed Master Degree in physics (or equivalent) by the start of the appointment. Postdocs should have completed a PhD in the field of gravitational waves physics. Application deadline: January 31st, 2025.

Read more

17.12.2024

Tenure-Track Faculty Openings in Physics at the University of Idaho

The Physics Department at the University of Idaho is seeking to hire two tenure-track faculty members at the assistant professor level. We are looking for candidates who will establish impactful research programs in experimental, theoretical, or computational physics that complement or expand upon the department’s and College of Science’s existing strengths. Current departmental research includes astrophysics, biophysics, condensed matter physics, nuclear physics, and planetary science. The college is also advancing initiatives in biomedical and bioengineering fields. The new faculty members will mentor undergraduate and graduate students in the physics program. The University places a high priority on hiring faculty with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. First consideration Deadline: February 3rd, 2025.

Read more

03.12.2024

Postdoc and Research Scientist positions at UF Precision Space Systems Lab

The Precision Space Systems Lab (PSSL) at the University of Florida is seeking enthusiastic scientists interested in the development, testing, delivery, and operation of space flight instrumentation for gravitational wave detection and Earth geodesy missions. The PSSL is one of the largest labs at UF with a focus on space technology development and a dedication to a diverse and inclusive research environment. Applications are open for Postdoc positions and Research Scientist.

03.12.2024

LIGO Laboratory Job Opening: Gravitational-Wave Experimental Physicist at LHO

The LIGO Laboratory has a job posting for a Gravitational-Wave Experimental Physicist at LHO who will report to Michael Landry. Anticipated start date: As soon as possible. Full-time Position. Regular-staff Position. LIGO Hanford Observatory (LHO) relies on continuous efforts by science and operations teams to characterize and improve i) the 4-km interferometer displacement sensitivity, and ii) improve uptime of the interferometer.

Read more

29.11.2024

IGFAE - Global Talent PhD Fellowships at University of Santiago de Compostela

The Galician Institute of High Energy Physics, IGFAE, at the University of Santiago de Compostela invites expressions of interest for PhD positions in any of the research areas of the institute. The search is very broad and includes High-Energy Particle Physics (both Theory and Experiment), Astroparticle Physics and Cosmology and Nuclear Physics, as well as Quantum Information Science and Technology. Application deadlines: December 21st – for early starting in 2025; March 15th – for starting date in fall 2025.

Read more

22.10.2024

LIGO Laboratory Job Opening: Senior Vacuum Engineer at LHO (CEBEX)

The LIGO Laboratory has a job posting for a Senior Vacuum Engineer at LHO (CEBEX) who will report to János Csismazia. Anticipated start date: As soon as possible. Full-time Position. Regular-staff Position. Caltech’s Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) seeks a highly motivated and skilled Senior Vacuum Engineer to join its Cosmic Explorer Beamtube Experiment (CEBEX) team at the Richland, Washington observatory site. Feel free to contact the LIGO Laboratory Staff Relations Coordinator, Lorna Campbell, for more information, OR feel free to contact the Hiring Manager(s), Janos Csizmazia, for more information about this position.

Read more

25.09.2024

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 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. Both universities and the U2GRC are committed to enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion in our community. We highly encourage applications from women and other underrepresented groups. Please apply by February 1st, 2025 for best chances of receiving funding.

Read more

05.09.2024

Faculty openings at IUCAA for Gravitational Wave research

The LIGO-India project received approval from the Union Cabinet of India last year. The detector is expected to start science runs by 2030 and promises a massive boost in science and technology. IUCAA, being one of the four lead institutions for executing the project, was given several faculty positions for gravitational wave (GW) science and instrumentation by the University Grants Commission (UGC). If you know any suitable and enthusiastic candidates for those positions, we request you to please send their contact details to us and encourage the candidates to apply.

Read more

25.07.2024

Senior Vacuum Engineer at LHO

Caltech’s Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) seeks a highly motivated and skilled Senior Vacuum Engineer to join its Cosmic Explorer Beamtube Experiment (CEBEX) team at the Richland, Washington observatory site. The selected applicant will join an elite team charged with conceiving, designing, building, and testing advanced technology for the CE vacuum systems, destined to be the largest ultrahigh vacuum systems ever built. We will exercise and develop this technology in a new, purpose-built UHV research facility, the Cosmic Explorer Beamtube Experiment (CEBEX) Laboratory, located at LIGO Hanford.

Read more