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05.10.2022
Numerical relativity and computational astrophysics postdoctoral positions at RIT
The RIT Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation (CCRG) is currently seeking to fill one or two postdoctoral research positions, including a prestigious fellowship in multi-messenger astronomy, as part of several NASA and NSF collaborative projects. CCRG is looking for highly qualified individuals interested in pursuing research in the fields of numerical relativity, theoretical and computational astrophysics, with an emphasis on general relativistic magneto-hydrodynamics simulations of compact object mergers, such as accreting binary, massive, black holes and binary neutron stars. Application reviews will be begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
05.10.2022
Postdoctoral Fellowship at the National University of Singapore
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research fellowship in the Department of Physics at the National University of Singapore (NUS). The successful candidate will work under the supervision of faculty member Alvin Chua. NUS seeks applicants with a strong background in scientific modelling and analysis for contemporary and/or near-future gravitational-wave detectors such as LIGO, LISA and pulsar timing arrays. The successful candidate will join and contribute to the growth of a new gravity/astrophysics group at NUS with both theoretical and observational interests. Application Deadline: December 31st 2022.
04.10.2022
Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity in Gravitational-Wave Astrophysics at Vanderbilt University
The Vanderbilt Initiative in Data-Intensive Astrophysics (VIDA) announces the 2022 Postdoctoral Fellowship opportunity in Gravitational-wave Astrophysics. Successful VIDA Fellows will be expected to conduct original research in theoretical, computational, or observational astrophysics and to disseminate this research through high-impact publications. Fellows are free to work on any of the diverse research efforts within VIDA. Application deadline: December 7th 2022.
04.10.2022
Postdoctoral Fellowships in Gravitational-Wave Astronomy at Milano-Bicocca, Italy
The University of Milano-Bicocca (Italy) invites expressions of interest for postdoctoral positions in gravitational-wave astronomy. Successful candidates will join the group of Prof. Davide Gerosa and will be part of the “GWmining” project funded by the European Research Council. Targeted investigations focus on the astrophysical exploitation of gravitational-wave data. The group is particularly interested in candidates with expertise in population-synthesis simulations of compact binaries, gravitational-wave parameter estimation and population studies, and numerical relativity surrogate modeling. Application deadline: November 18, 2022.
04.10.2022
Postdoc Position in Numerical Relativity at Cornell University
Cornell University expects to have an opening for a Postdoctoral Associate in numerical relativity starting in September, 2023. The position requires a Ph.D. and experience in numerical relativity or computational physics. The position is for one year, with subsequent renewals depending on performance and the availability of funds. All materials should be received by November 30, 2022.
30.09.2022
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor positions in Vancouver
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver invites applications from outstanding candidates for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in all fields of astronomy, astrophysics and physics, including but not limited to applied physics, astronomy, astrophysics, atomic molecular and optics physics, biophysics, condensed matter, gravitation, high energy or nuclear physics, medical physics and quantum information/quantum computing. The Department encourages applications from candidates across theory, observation, experiment, and computation. Review of applications will start Nov. 18, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled.
30.09.2022
PhD position in gravity and cosmology at Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
Applications are invited for a 4-year PhD scholarship in gravity and cosmology at the Faculty of Physics, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland. The scholarship is funded by the SONATA BIS project "new physics in light of the primordial remnants from the early universe" (NCN, Poland), with stipend 4000 PLN/month for the first 2 years, and 5000 PLN/month (*) for the third and forth year, upon a successful mid-term evaluation. The successful candidate is expected to start the PhD study on either 1st March or 1st October, 2023, and have the master degree by the time the appointment starts. Application deadline December 1st 2022.
30.09.2022
Postdoc position in gravity and cosmology at Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in gravity and cosmology at the Faculty of Physics, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland. We seek the candidates with research experience in gravity, cosmology, and high energy physics. The successful candidate has to have a PhD degree by the time the appointment starts. Application deadline December 1st 2022.
30.09.2022
Postdoc position gw-data from next generation gravitational-wave detectors at Penn State
The Penn State Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos and the Department of Physics has two open postdoctoral positions in gravitational-wave astrophysics and data analysis. The second postdoctoral position is focused on preparing the Mock Data Challenges for the next generation of gravitational-wave detectors in collaboration with colleagues at MIT and the University of Syracuse. The Data Challenges support the Cosmic Explorer (CE) and Einstein Telescope (ET) projects in understanding the challenges in the detection and parameter estimation of gravitational waves in signal-rich data sets. Application from: November 16-30, 2022.
30.09.2022
Postdoc position gw-data from LVK detectors at Penn State
The Penn State Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos and the Department of Physics has two open postdoctoral positions in gravitational-wave astrophysics and data analysis. The first of these is focused on harnessing gravitational-wave data from LIGO, Virgo and KAGRA detectors to address problems in fundamental physics, cosmology, and astrophysics. Application from: November 16-30, 2022.
27.09.2022
Postdoctoral Researcher in General Relativity and Data Analysis at Radboud University
The Gravity section of the High Energy Physics department at Radboud University looking for a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in general relativity and data analysis. As a postdoctoral researcher you will join the Strong Gravity group of B. Bonga and work on modelling tidal resonances. These resonances were co-discovered by Bonga and are critical to model accurately in extreme mass ratio inspirals (EMRIs) if we want to maximise the scientific output of LISA. You will complement the theoretical expertise in the group by bringing your expertise in (gravitational wave) data analysis. Ideally, you already have some experience with the data analysis tools relevant for LISA. Application deadline 06 November 2022.
27.09.2022
Post-doctoral position in Gravitational Wave instrumentation at UC Louvain
The Gravitational Wave (GW) group of the University of Louvain (UCLouvain, Belgium), hosted at the Center for Cosmology, Particle Physics and Phenomenology (CP3) of the Research Institute in Mathematics and Physics (IRMP), is searching for an outstanding postdoctoral researcher to join (or propose) exciting research and development projects on instrumentation for the Virgo laser interferometric gravitational-wave (GW) detector at the European Gravitational Observatory EGO (Pisa, Italy), the future Einstein Telescope (ET), which could be built at the frontier between Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany and start operations in the 2030s and the Lunar Gravitational-wave Antenna (LGWA). Deadline for application: November 13th 2022
27.09.2022
VHDL Expert with laser interferometry background d/f/m at AEI Hannover
The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute) in Hannover, Germany, is looking for VHDL Expert with laser interferometry background d/f/m. The open position are in the ‘Precision Interferometry and Fundamental Interactions’ group, led by Prof. Guido Müller. The ideal candidate has a PhD in optical engineering or physics and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Experience working with lasers, optics, interferometry, analog and digital electronic including VHDL programming of FPGAs is a necessity. The candidate needs to be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in English. The application is open until 06.10.2022.
27.09.2022
Interferometry Expert d/f/m at AEI Hannover
The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute) in Hannover, Germany, is looking for Interferometry expert d/f/m. The open positions are in the ‘Precision Interferometry and Fundamental Interactions’ group, led by Prof. Guido Müller. The ideal candidate has a PhD in optical engineering or physics and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Experience working with the mentioned software packages (or similar) in optical and mechanical design work is a necessity. Experience in the area of ultra-high resolution interferometry on complex structures at the pm-level for example for the LISA mission would be extremely welcome. The application is open until 06.10.2022
23.09.2022
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 postdoc appointments. The postdoctoral positions will be available at different levels, depending on experience and seniority, and can last from 2 to 5 years. AEI is particularly interested in hiring creative and motivated candidates who are at ease working both collaboratively and independently in a vibrant, interdisciplinary and synergistic group.
Deadline for application: November 13th 2022.
07.09.2022
ERC-funded PhD position in multi-messenger astrophysics with neutron star mergers at University of Jena
The Institute for Theoretical Physics (TPI) of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena announces one position as Doctoral Researcher Position. The position is associated with the research group of Prof. Sebastiano Bernuzzi at the TPI and it is funded by the European Research Council consolidator grant 101043372 ‘InspiReM’ of the Horizon programme.
Applications should be received by December 1st, 2022
07.09.2022
ERC-funded postdoc position in computational relativistic astrophysics of neutron star mergers at University of Jena
The Institute for Theoretical Physics (TPI) of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena announces one Post-doctoral Researcher Position. The position is associated with the research group of Prof. Sebastiano Bernuzzi at the TPI Jena and it is funded by the European Research Council consolidator grant 101043372 'InspiReM ' of the Horizon programme.
Application deadline: December 1st, 2022
07.09.2022
Postdoctoral Research Position in Numerical Relativity at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position in the Illinois Relativity Group working with Professors Stuart Shapiro and Antonios Tsokaros. The candidate should have expertise in numerical relativity and relativistic astrophysics. Experience in computational hydrodynamics and/or computational MHD is desirable.
Application Deadline: December 1st 2022, 12:00a
30.08.2022
Postdoctoral Position in Experimental Gravitational-Wave Physics at Cal State Fullerton
The Nicholas and Lee Begovich Center for Gravitational-Wave Physics and Astronomy (GWPAC) at California State University, Fullerton welcomes applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in Experimental Gravitational-Wave Physics.
The successful applicant will establish and carry out a research program in experimental gravitational-wave physics that complements the existing strengths in GWPAC and involves undergraduate and master’s students. Women and members of underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
Application deadline: 10/15/2022 11:59 PM Pacific
22.07.2022
PhD Position - Development of new UHV Technologies for the "Einstein Telescope for Graviational Waves Detection"
You would like to use your engineering skills to make an effective contribution to solving the major challenges facing society, e.g. in the fields of information, energy and bio economy? Then the Central Institute for Engineering, Electronics and Analytics - Engineering and Technology (ZEA-1) - of Forschungszentrum Jülich is the right place for you. Here, you will design, develop and manufacture scientific and technical devices, systems and processes for which there is as yet no technical or commercial solution and which are not available on the market.