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Neutron Stars: Modelling and Detection – SIGRAV International School 2026, February 16-20 in Vietri sul Mare

This edition of the Italian Society of General Relativity and Gravitation (SIGRAV) International School is dedicated to the study of neutron stars as outstanding sources of gravitational and electromagnetic waves in the strong-field regime. The program is structured to promote scholarly interaction and collaboration, offering participants the opportunity to engage with leading experts in the field. Through a series of advanced lectures and discussions, the School aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of current developments in gravitational research and to equip attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to advance their own scientific work in the study of gravity.

The School will take place in Vietri sul Mare (SA), Italy, 16-20 February 2026.

The program of the School comprises the following four courses:

  • B. Haskell (Milan Univ., IT): Modelling of Neutron Stars as Gravitational Wave Sources
  • T. Hinderer (Utrecht Univ., NL) : Gravitational Signal from Late Inspiral and Merger of Neutron Stars
  • M.A. Papa (AEI, Hannover, DE) : Detection of Continuous Gravitational Waves
  • G. Ghirlanda (INAF, Brera, IT): Multimessenger Astrophysics with Neutron Stars

A social excursion is planned for Wednesday, offering participants the opportunity to visit the Royal Palace of Caserta

The School is intended for PhD students and young post-docs. In order to receive the certificate of participation, all lectures and seminars should be attended.

The Participation Fee (350 EUR for non-SIGRAV members, 300 EUR for SIGRAV members) guarantee the access to all courses and activities, including lunch and coffee breaks.

A reduced participation fee (50 EUR) is available for those which will be only able to attend the lectures remotely.

The room should be booked in the Lloyd’s Baia Hotel. Please, reserve your room by using the form available in the section “Practical Info – Accomodation and Transport”.

The deadline for registration and payment of the relative fee is 06 February 2025 (see Registration section).

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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.

The Physics Institute has more than one hundred faculty members in most areas of physics research, both theoretical and experimental. The Theory Group (Department of Mathematical Physics) has 13 faculty and includes various areas of theoretical physics, such as Quantum Field Theory, String Theory, Cosmology, Particle Physics, Quantum Information and Mathematical Physics. The group has a historic commitment to excellence in research, with strong ties to institutions around the world, and is actively involved in theoretical and observational activities.

Compensation starts with a salary of R$ 16.353,01 (approximately U$ 3,000), with a teaching load similar to U.S. and European universities and the possibility of fast track to higher compensation depending only on performance and academic excellence. The position comes with a “young professor” start-up grant from the University. Researchers in São Paulo State are also strongly supported by the funding agency FAPESP. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to get more information about these and other benefits.

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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.

About the Institution ICTP-AP is the first UNESCO Category II centre in fundamental sciences established in China. It is a non-profit organisation dedicated to high-level research, education, and training in frontier areas of basic science and related interdisciplinary fields. The Centre is jointly supported by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), and the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP, Italy), and is hosted by UCAS. Official website: https://ictp-ap.org

Position Details

  • Location: Beijing, China
  • Duration: Two years, renewable up to three years
  • Salary & Benefits:
  • Annual pre-tax salary of RMB 250,000 (excluding the employer’s contribution to social insurance and housing fund)
  • Housing allowance: RMB 6,000 per month
  • Generous support for travel and research expenses
  • Applicants are encouraged to apply for national/postdoctoral fellowship programs; successful awards will lead to corresponding salary increases

About the group The successful candidates will join the gravitational-wave group at ICTP-AP and conduct research in collaboration with Andrew L. Miller at ICTP-AP, as well as other faculty, postdocs and students.

The ICTP-AP gravitational-wave group focuses on using LIGO, Virgo and KAGRA as precision instruments to probe particle dark matter and exotic compact objects. It currently has two faculty members (Huaike Guo and Andrew L. Miller), five postdocs, and five PhD students. The group develops and applies robust data-analysis methods for continuous and long-duration gravitational-wave signals, and is involved in stochastic gravitational-wave background studies. Research spans gravitational-wave astronomy, particle physics, and statistical inference, and is carried out in close interaction with international collaborations.

We welcome new collaborations and research directions.

About Beijing Beijing is a vibrant international metropolis with a population of over 20 million, combining modern urban life with a rich cultural and historical heritage. The city is made up of many distinct neighborhoods and is surrounded by mountains, offering access to outdoor activities as well as nearby historical landmarks, including several well-preserved sections of the Great Wall.

As a major transportation hub, Beijing provides convenient high-speed rail and air connections to other regions of China, making it easy to explore the country. Supported by a large academic community and a diverse international population, the city offers a stimulating environment for both professional and personal life at a reasonable cost of living.

Qualifications

  1. A PhD in Physics
  2. Strong academic record
  3. Research experience in gravitational-wave physics, particularly in any of the following areas: o Probes of dark matter with gravitational waves o Continuous gravitational waves o Gravitational-wave searches for primordial black holes o Data analysis for next-generation ground- and space-based gravitational-wave detectors
  4. Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research, with high-quality publications as first or lead author in top journals of the field

Application Materials

  1. Cover letter and curriculum vitae
  2. List of publications
  3. Brief research statement detailing the applicant’s experience and what they would like to do at ICTP-AP
  4. Two letters of recommendation from experts in the field

Recruitment Process

  1. Applications will be accepted starting from the date of announcement until the position is filled
  2. Application review is expected to begin on January 23, 2026 The start date is negotiable, with early start encouraged.

Contact Information For any inquiries, please email Andrew L. Miller at: andrew.miller.ligo(at)ucas.ac.cn .

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Einstein Telescope Vacuum and Cryogenics Industrial Workshop: opportunities and challenges, April 21–22 2026 at CERN

The purpose of the workshop is to bring together the leading institutes which are designing the vacuum and cryogenic systems of the Einstein Telescope (the third generation gravitational wave detector which is currently being designed in Europe) and European Big Science industries specialised in vacuum and cryogenic technologies, to discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead.

The event will be held in CERN, where the ET vacuum pilot sector is housed. The technical challenges and aimed companies are available in the following link, and the topics for industry contribution in this link.

Registration fee is 85 CHF and includes coffee breaks and an evening aperitif at CERN on 21 April. We encourage participants to book accommodation at the CERN hostel. The rate is 62 CHF for a single room with bathroom.

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YOUNGST@RS – Lost in Translation: The languages of Gravitational Waves, January 19-21 2026 at University of Mainz

In recent years, the modelling of gravitational wave sources has become a cornerstone of theoretical and numerical relativity. Multiple communities—working with distinct formalisms such as Self-Force, Effective One Body (EOB), Effective Field Theory (EFT) and post-Newtonian approximations—have developed powerful tools to describe the two-body problem with increasing precision. Each of these approaches is advanced enough to come with its own set of language, notation, conceptual framework, and computational tools.

The workshop aims to bridge this gap and bring these communities closer together. This will be done by providing a mix of beginner friendly lectures, hands on coding sessions, plenary overviews together with state of the art research talks for each of the fields.

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Summer school on Multimessenger Astrophysics at ICE in Barcelona, July 6-14 2026

On behalf of the Institute of Space Sciences (ICE-CSIC), we are pleased to announce the 9th edition of the ICE Summer School devoted to Multimessenger Astrophysics. This intensive programme is designed for advanced Master’s and PhD students, early-career researchers, and others interested in the physics and observational techniques associated with multimessenger phenomena in the universe.

Scientific Scope
Multimessenger astrophysics is the framework for studying the Universe through the synergistic use of electromagnetic radiation, cosmic rays,neutrinos, and gravitational waves. By integrating these diverse channels, researchers can obtain a comprehensive view of violent and energetic astrophysical systems, such as compact object mergers,
active galactic nuclei, and cosmic accelerators. The School will cover both foundational theory and data-driven methods that are Shaping current and future research directions in high-energy astrophysics and relativity.

Topics and Programme Highlights
The scientific programme will consist of lectures and hands-on sessions delivered by experts from ICE and collaborating institutions.

Core themes will include, but are not limited to:
-Radiation processes and fundamental interactions
-Cosmic ray astrophysics and propagation
-Gamma-ray astronomy
-Neutrino physics and detectors
-Gravitational wave theory and data analysis
-Hands-on data analysis sessions (e.g., Fermi data, LIGO/Virgo)
-Machine learning applications in multimessenger research

Detailed session titles, lecturers, and the full list of topics can already be found on the school’s website.

Dates and Venue
The School will run from 6 to 14 July 2026 at the Institute of Space Sciences (ICE-CSIC), located on the Campus of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) in Bellaterra (Barcelona). The ICE building and possible accommodation are within the UAB campus area.

Participation, Registration, Fellowships
Applications are welcomed from Master’s and PhD students, as well as early-career postdoctoral researchers with a strong interest in multimessenger astrophysics. Information on registration procedures, selection criteria, and possible financial support are provided on the school’s website. Registration will close on March 20, 2025. Announcements of accepted participants and fellowships are expected to happen before April 15.

Contact and Further Information
Further details, including the official registration link and programme are published on the Summer School website. Participants are encouraged to monitor the event page for announcements and logistical guidance, and register as soon as possible.

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Kavli-IAU Global Coordination Workshop (GCW) “International Coordination of the Time – Domain and Multi-Messenger Sky: New Opportunities and New Challenges”, Görlitz, Germany, 22-26 June 2026

The workshop, to be hosted at the new German Centre for Astrophysics (DZA) in June 2026, builds on the highly successful Kavli-IAU Global Coordination Workshop series. This will bring together approximately 50 astronomers and astrophysicists from around the world to discuss the global considerations of time-domain astronomy and multimessenger astrophysics. The drivers for these areas over the next decade will be large, international projects which require prompt and coordinated follow-up of new astronomical discoveries that may disappear in just a few days, or even sooner.


The primary objectives of the workshop will be to 1) define and prioritise the outstanding scientific questions that require coordinated, multi-wavelength follow-up in this time period, and 2) produce a series of recommendations to be implemented by the astronomical community in order to achieve these scientific goals. It will bring together key representatives from the major projects involved in these areas as well as the broader astronomical community around the globe (including theorists, instrumentalists, and observers).

Recommendations will be translated into a report titled “An Updated RoadMap for Global Coordination in the Time-Domain and Multi-Messenger Eras”.

Co-Organisers

Brad Cenko: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (USA)
Samaya Nissanke: DZA and Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY), University of Potsdam (Germany); University of Amsterdam (NL)

The workshop will take place in Görlitz, Germany and will be invitation-only.

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LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA Collaboration Meeting, March 9-13 2026 in Pisa

We are delighted to host the March 2026 LIGO–Virgo–KAGRA (LVK) Collaboration Meeting in Pisa, Italy, from March 9th to 13th, 2026, at Pala Todisco – Meetings and More. 

The meeting will be hosted by the European Gravitational Observatory (EGO).

Whether you are attending in person or online, we look forward to a week of engaging discussions and fruitful collaborations!

Why Pisa?

Located in the heart of Tuscany, Pisa is world-famous for its Leaning Tower. Just a few kilometers outside the city, in the countryside of Cascina (Province of Pisa), stands the Virgo interferometer, one of the four detectors of the global LIGO–Virgo–KAGRA (LVK) network — making Pisa the ideal venue for this meeting.

In addition to science, Pisa and the surrounding region of Tuscany offer a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Participants can explore the Duomo, the Botanical Garden of the University of Pisa, founded in 1543 and the oldest university botanical garden in the world, and other art and history museums, enjoying the charm of its historic streets and squares.

Pisa is also easily accessible, with its international airport and close proximity to Florence Airport, providing connections to destinations around the world.

The Venue

Pala Todisco – Meeting and more, located a few kilometers northeast of Pisa, is surrounded by greenery. The venue can host large-scale events and is equipped with advanced digital and audio-visual technologies, ensuring the best possible conference experience in comfortable and suitable spaces.

Dedicated transportation will be organized from key locations in the city center to Pala Todisco, with buses provided by the organizers for meeting participants.
For more information, please visit the [Accommodation & Travel page]

Key Event Dates

11 September 2025 | First Announcement
15 December 2025 | Registration Opens
20 January 2026 | Early-Bird Registration Closes
28 February 2026 | General Registration Closes
9–12 March 2026 | LVK Collaboration Meeting
13 March 2026 | Satellite Workshops at EGO and Virgo Tour

Local Organizing Committee:

Massimo Carpinelli (Director of the European Gravitational Observatory, University of Milano-Bicocca)
Nicolas Arnaud (Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, IP2I Lyon / IN2P3)
Gianluca Gemme (Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare)
Lorenzo Mirasola (Departament de Física, Universitat de les Illes Balears, IAC3–IEEC)
Vincenzo Napolano (European Gravitational Observatory)
Massimiliano Razzano (University of Pisa, Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare)
Viola Sordini (Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, IP2I Lyon / IN2P3)
Elisa Velcani (European Gravitational Observatory)

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Tales of Black Holes – International Doctoral Summer School on Advanced Black Hole Physics, June 29 – July 3, 2026, Granada

Black holes are among the most fascinating objects in the universe. From cosmological, galactic and stellar scales, where black holes are integral pieces in the formation and evolution of different structures, to microscopic scales, where the study of the fabric of spacetime and black hole interiors are interrelated, black holes are ubiquitous in all research areas in which gravity is a prominent actor. A proper understanding of many aspects of modern physics requires being familiar with the concept of black hole; conversely, comprehending black holes in all their dimensions requires extensive knowledge in diverse branches of physics, including geometry, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, quantum field theory and numerical analysis.

This summer school will offer PhD and MSc students the opportunity to gain a solid understanding of the theory, phenomenology and observations of black holes and acquire a broad perspective of current research tendencies. Lectures covering each of these aspects will be delivered by three leading international experts.

The school will take place in the historical Carmen de la Victoria at the heart of the Albayzín, the old Arab neighborhood of Granada, where all participants will be hosted on a full board basis. The Carmen de la Victoria faces the famous Alhambra, the place of inspiration of the popular book by Washington Irving that the name of the school pays homage to.

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Causalworlds 2026: The 3rd International Conference on Quantum, Classical, and Relativistic Causality, June 22-26, 2026, Grenoble

Understanding causality is foundational to science and has wide-ranging applications, yet there are several distinct notions of causation. Recently, there have been important developments on the role of causality in quantum physics, relativistic physics and their interplay. These have unearthed a plethora of deep and fascinating questions regarding the nature of causation in physical theories, emergence of space-time structure and how relativistic principles can shape the landscape of quantum information processing. At the same time, causal reasoning is central in classical statistics, and has become a crucial tool in machine learning, with applications ranging from big data to healthcare. The interface between classical and quantum causality has also been crucial for identifying when and how quantum theory can surpass classical models in information processing. Causalworlds aims to bring together researchers from different areas of physics, computer science, mathematics and philosophy working on such questions related to causality, both from fundamental and applied perspectives, to provide a venue for cross-pollination of ideas and techniques across these disciplines and consolidate efforts towards a more unified understanding of causation.

The scope of the conference includes (but is not limited to):

  • Quantum and classical causal inference and causal models
  • The role of causal structure in information processing
  • Indefinite causality and quantum reference frames
  • Cyclic causality and time symmetry
  • Causality in quantum field theory and quantum gravity
  • Experiments in causality and applications

Important dates

  • Paper submission deadline: Feb 20, 2026
  • Paper notification: Late March, 2026
  • Registration deadline: TBC
  • Conference: June 22-26, 2026

All deadlines are stated with respect to the Anywhere on Earth (AoE) time zone.

Submission Guidelines

We invite submissions of papers for talks and/or posters. Submissions for a talk will automatically be considered for a poster if not accepted for a talk.

  • Talk: Submission will consist of a 3 page (excluding references) extended abstract, together with a link to the full paper (published or preprint) or a draft of the manuscript if not yet publicly available.
  • Poster: Submission will consist of a short plaintext abstract. Work in progress is welcome.

Submissions will be considered via EasyChair: https://easychair.org/conferences?conf=cw2026

Invited Speakers

To be announced shortly.

Organising Committee

  • Alastair Abbott (Inria)
  • Cyril Branciard (Institut Néel)
  • Mehdi Mhalla (LIG)
  • Kuntal Sengupta (Institut Néel)
  • V. Vilasini (Inria)

PC Chairs

  • Alastair Abbott (Inria)
  • Elie Wolfe (Perimeter Institute)

The programme committee will be announced shortly.

Conference Website