The CIGUS Network has opened this week the Call 1 for TALENTGAL, a MSCA COFUND postdoctoral programme to attract excellent postdoc profiles to Galicia. IGFAE will recruit at least 2 people in this call, so we ask you to share this call with your networks & potential beneficiaries. Deadline for applications is 23 July 2026.
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The Institute for Cosmic Ray Research (ICRR), The University of Tokyo, has opened a call for applications for an Assistant Professor position (women only) in the field of gravitational wave data analysis. The successful candidate will analyze joint observational data from the LIGO–Virgo–KAGRA Collaboration and derive scientific results within the KAGRA project. The candidate will also participate in the establishment of international collaborative networks to promote multi-messenger astronomy, as well as in the maintenance and operation of the KAGRA Observatory. In addition, the candidate will contribute to the management of the KAGRA project and international collaboration of ground-based gravitational-wave detectors, as well as to the management of computing resources, including the KAGRA main data server. Application Deadline: Application materials must be received by 12:00 noon JST on July 6th, 2026.
Scope of change: The faculty member may be reassigned, concurrently assigned, or transferred to another position. (In principle, such an order will not be issued against his/her will. For details, please refer to Article 4 of the Regulations Concerning the Employment of University of Tokyo Faculty Members.)
Application Prerequisites : Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a related field by the time of employment.
Must be female.
※The University of Tokyo promotes gender equality, and in accordance with the provisions of Article 8 of the “Equal Employment Opportunity Law” (special provisions regarding measures for female workers), this open recruitment is limited to female applicants as a measure to proactively improve the current situation where the percentage of female faculty members is considerably low.
Application Deadline: Application materials must be received by 12:00 noon JST on July 6th, 2026.
Details:
https://www.icrr.u-tokyo.ac.jp/prwps/wp-content/uploads/ICRR2026-02_en.pdf
https://www.icrr.u-tokyo.ac.jp/prwps/wp-content/uploads/ICRR2026-02_jp.pdf (Japanese)
The International Conference on New Frontiers in Physics aims to promote scientific exchange and the development of novel ideas in science, with a particular emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration. The conference will bring together experts from around the world, as well as promising young scientists working on experimental and theoretical aspects of particle, nuclear, heavy ion, and astroparticle physics and cosmology, along with colleagues from other disciplines, such as solid-state physics, mathematics, mathematical physics, quantum optics, and more.
The conference will be hosted at the Conference Center of the Orthodox Academy of Crete (OAC), which is situated in an exceptionally beautiful location just a few meters from the Mediterranean Sea.
Arrival day: Wednesday, 19 August 2026
Departure day: Sunday, 30 August 2026
hile new discoveries in cosmology have revolutionized our understanding of the Universe over the past decades, many unresolved mysteries remain, such as the nature of dark energy or the physical processes occurring in the earliest stages of history. To resolve these questions in light of new observations, joint efforts across the whole community are needed.
The conference Cosmological Fundamental Observables and Novel Discoveries in Universe Evolution (CosmoFONDUE) aims at offering an occasion for scientists across all fields of cosmology to interact in an engaging and inclusive atmosphere, and to reflect on promising new research directions. A special focus is put on fostering exchange among junior and senior researchers. The conference will cover a broad range of topics across the full redshift span, including:
Confirmed speakers:
The Instituto de Física Corpuscular (IFIC, Valencia), a joint Universitat de València–CSIC research centre, and the Institute of Space Sciences (ICE-CSIC, Bellaterra, Barcelona), invite applications for a PhD opportunity in gravitational-wave astronomy, with a focus on next-generation detectors such as LISA, Einstein Telescope, and Cosmic Explorer. Application deadline: July 19th 2026.
The project will focus on the development and application of advanced data-analysis techniques for gravitational-wave science, including machine learning and deep learning methods, classical and quantum computing approaches, and global-fit techniques for complex astrophysical signals. Research activities will be carried out jointly between the Universitat de València and the Institute of Space Sciences, with collaborations involving the Barcelona Supercomputing Center.
We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in physics, astrophysics, cosmology, data science, computer science, or related disciplines. Experience in scientific programming, machine learning, statistics, or gravitational-wave physics will be particularly welcome.
Interested candidates should submit a CV, a short statement of research interests, academic transcripts, and the names and contact details of two referees.
Contact:Sopuerta, Carlos F. (carlos.f.sopuerta(at)csic.es); Ruiz de Austri, Roberto (rruiz(at)ific.uv.es)
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We invite expressions of interest for postdoctoral positions at the Italian Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN) in Rome, Italy. The postdoctoral positions will be funded under the Italian Fund for Science (FIS) Starting Grant Eyes-on-GR, whose goal is testing general relativity with multiband gravitational-wave observations.
We are particularly eager to receive expressions of interest from candidates with experience in (i) data analysis with current and next-generation detectors (ii) modeling deviations from general relativity in modified theories of gravity and horizonless compact objects.
The postdocs will join the new research group Eyes-on-GR led by Dr. Elisa Maggio at INFN Rome, Italy. INFN Rome is located inside Sapienza University, one of the largest Universities in Europe. The postdocs will have the possibility to join the Virgo, Einstein Telescope and LISA groups in Rome. The INFN Virgo Rome group has about 35 researchers including PhD students, postdocs and 18 faculty.
The postdoctoral positions are expected to start between Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 and can last 2+1 years. All candidates must hold or soon be completing a Ph.D. in Physics, Astronomy or Astrophysics. Interested candidates should send (i) a motivation letter, (ii) a curriculum vitae, indicating the date the PhD was or will be awarded (iii) a research statement, and (iv) two contacts for reference letters.
Expressions of interest should be sent via the Google Form in the external link, and reference letters should be sent to Elisa Maggio (elisa.maggio[AT]roma1.infn.it).
Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline for full consideration of the expressions of interest including reference letters is June 19th, 2026.
Please, fell free to forward this announcement to potential candidates. For any other information, please do not hesitate to reach out to Elisa Maggio (elisa.maggio[AT]roma1.infn.it).
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The IGWN School will be held August 10 - August 14, 2026 at Perimeter Institute.
The International Gravitational Wave Network (IGWN) School is an intensive one-week program designed for graduate students and early-career researchers seeking to contribute to gravitational wave astronomy through engagement with the global LIGO–Virgo–KAGRA collaboration. The school will offer a comprehensive introduction to the science, infrastructure, techniques, and collaborative practices that underpin modern gravitational-wave astronomy given by leading scientists from across this international network of advanced gravitational-wave detectors. Participants will explore the many aspects of gravitational wave observations—from detector operations and characterization to data analysis and astrophysical interpretation—gaining the practical knowledge and methodological tools needed to contribute effectively to this large, worldwide scientific effort. Through lectures, tutorials, and interactive sessions, this program aims to foster a new generation of researchers capable of actively participating in a global collaboration of thousands of scientists working together to make groundbreaking discoveries.
Lecturers:
Patrick Brady (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee)
Elenna Capote (LIGO Hanford Observatory)
Derek Davis (University of Rhode-Island)
Chad Hanna (Pennsylvania State University)
Jess McIver (University of British Columbia)
Jessica Steinlechner (Maastricht University)
Daniel Williams (The University of Glasgow)
Nicolas Arnaud (CNRS/IN2P3 & Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1) – TBC
Barbara Patricelli (University of Pisa) – TBC
Scientific Organizers:
Luis Lehner (Perimeter Institute)
Will East (Perimeter Institute)
Rob Coyne (University of Rhode Island)
Edward Porter (APC)
Quynh Lan Nguyen (Phenikaa University)
Information for this event can be found here.
We are seeking a Post Doctoral Researcher to work in Dr. John Regan’s research group conducting high quality research in astrophysics in the field of massive black hole formation at high redshift. Specifically, the role will require the candidate to actively analyse and disseminate data from the SEEDZ datasets. This will require the candidate to have existing skills in computational astrophysics, high redshift astrophysics, galaxy formation and massive black hole formation and growth. The successful candidate will also be expected to interact with other member of Dr. Regan's group furthering the group's research Goals.
The successful candidate will also be expected to interact with other member of Dr. Regan’s group furthering the group’s research goals
Salary: Post Doctoral Researcher (2026) € 46,805– 49,395 p.a. (3 points – with increments)
Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions.
Closing Date: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, 21st of June 2026.
Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.
Late applications will not be accepted.
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The Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU) invites applications for the position of Director for a five-year term starting on April 1, 2028.
Kavli IPMU has ambitious goals to discover the fundamental laws of nature and to understand the universe from synergistic perspectives of mathematics, theoretical and experimental physics, cosmology, and astrophysics. Kavli IPMU is an international research institute established in October 2007 with English as its official language. Its annual budget is approximately $11M. Kavli IPMU is on the Kashiwa campus of the University of Tokyo and has a branch in Kamioka. More than half of all scientific members come from outside Japan. We aim to maintain and strengthen our diverse and highly interactive membership.
The successful candidate is expected to carry out the following:
(i) actively manage research activities across the fields of mathematics, theoretical and experimental physics, and cosmology/astrophysics,
(ii) be responsible for the operation of the institute, efforts of the administrative staff, handling of reviews, reporting, and running committees,
(iii) interact and negotiate with the headquarters of the University of Tokyo,
(iv) lead efforts on establishing a longer term research plan beyond the term of the Director and
(v) if desired, continue to carry out their own scientific research programs.
Candidates are further required to have a high integrity of character, excellent academic knowledge, and strong leadership skills. In case of joint appointments, the Director must be effectively acting as a University of Tokyo employee for at least half of each year. The appointment comes with the title of Full Professor with tenure until the retirement age set by the University of Tokyo. Salary will be negotiated within the bounds set by the University of Tokyo system. The steering committee of Kavli IPMU retains the ability to impose additional requirements, if needed.
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply including underrepresented minorities, female scientists, and international applicants. For prescreening, the application should simply include a CV, including a date of birth if there are no legal or ethical reasons to not do so. The CV should be uploaded through Academic Jobs Online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32058/apply. Applications received before July 24, 2026 will receive full consideration.
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Celebrating 50 years of gravitational wave research, science education, and future innovation
A century ago gravitational wave detection was thought to be impossible. Fifty years ago it was the quest of a small bunch of intrepid physicists. They faced challenge after challenge, but their optimism persisted. They uncovered new physics, invented novel instruments and new techniques. New disciplines like quantum optomechanics, space laser communication, clock technology and airborne exploration technologies emerged from their efforts. Year after year they overcame setbacks, never imagining that it would take 40 years of struggle to achieve their quest.
When the direct detection of gravitational waves was finally achieved in 2015, it marked the beginning of a new era in astronomy. It brought with it surprises and opportunities, new horizons and new questions. Today, thousands of researchers all over the world work together, using increasingly sensitive detectors to explore the universe in ways that were once unimaginable.
This symposium marks fifty years since Australia became part of the international quest to detect gravitational waves. Celebrating the remarkable achievements of gravitational wave researchers, it aims to inspire the next generation of scientists, map the future, and identify opportunities. What are the greatest challenges, what might we discover and what is the future of physics?
The symposium is held in honour of David Blair, commemorating his 80th birthday and recognising his extraordinary 50 years of contributions to physics, physics education and public awareness of science.