This year CNRS opens a permanent position on Gravitational waves in France. The main target are young researchers (between 1 and 3 postdocs). For more information, please contact Stas Babak (APC: stas(at)apc.in2p3.fr) or Yves Lemiere (LPCC: lemiere(at)lpccaen.in2p3.fr).
Please find the first announcement here (position N 04/08).
Applications are invited for a PhD position under the supervision of Ema Dimastrogiovanni, starting in Fall 2026. The research will focus on cosmic inflation, with applications to primordial magnetic fields and their cosmological signatures. The position is part of the NWO-XL funded "Magnetic Universe" Consortium and is hosted at the Van Swinderen Institute for Particle Physics and Gravity at the University of Groningen. Application deadline: January 16th 2026.
Interested candidates should submit the following application material: – CV – short motivation letter – full academic transcripts – grades scale explanations – a minimum of 2 reference letters – preprint of publications (optional)
Note: please DO NOT send application material or expressions of interest by email, only use contact email for questions about the position.
Please find here full details.
Applications are invited for a three-year postdoctoral position with Ema Dimastrogiovanni and Daan Meerburg, starting in Fall 2026. The position is part of the NWO-XL funded "Magnetic Universe" Consortium (https://www.nwo.nl/en/news/64-million-euros-for-groundbreaking-fundamental-research-projects) and is based at the Van Swinderen Institute for Particle Physics and Gravity at the University of Groningen. Application deadline: January 16th 2026.
Candidates with an interest in theoretical cosmology and possible applications to cosmological data are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to collaborate with consortium members, including Matthieu Schaller at Leiden University, Elisa Chisari and Tomislav Prokopec at Utrecht University, as well as other partners within the consortium, on related projects.
Both Ema and Daan are members of the Cosmic Frontier within the VSI. Research in their groups focuses on early universe physics, gravitational waves, primordial non-Gaussianities, Cosmic Microwave Background, 21cm cosmology and AI enhanced data inference. They currently supervise a total of seven PhD students (including two joint appointments) and one postdoctoral researcher. The newly recruited postdoctoral researcher will be encouraged to take a leading role across both groups, fostering and spearheading collaborative research projects.
Application material: CV, cover letter, research statement, publication list, at least 3 reference letters.
Please find here full details.
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.
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):
All deadlines are stated with respect to the Anywhere on Earth (AoE) time zone.
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.
Submissions will be considered via EasyChair: https://easychair.org/conferences?conf=cw2026
To be announced shortly.
The programme committee will be announced shortly.
The Faculty of Mathematics and Physics of the Charles University in Prague has opened new PhD positions. Some of the topics offered have a direct connection to LISA science, including the project on waveform modeling and probing black hole physics using gravitational waves led by myself and Petr Kotlařík. Applications will open 15 December 2025 and close 15 January 2026, and the positions start on 1 October 2026.
The successful applicant will be a student of the Charles University while doing cutting-edge research at either the Charles University or the Czech Academy of Sciences. The positions are fully funded for the standard duration of 4 years with a salary level determined by Czech law.
For the list of projects, details of the application procedure, and more, see this link.
The Theoretical Astrophysics section (TAT) at the University of Tübingen invites applications for one (1)
Postdoctoral Research Position (Wissenschaftlicher Assistent/ Research Assistant)
in Gravitational Wave Physics (m/f/d, E13 TV-L, 100%)
The position is expected to start as early as 1 March 2026 and is initially funded until 30 September 2027, with the possibility of an extension for one additional year, subject to funding availability and performance. The salary will be determined according to the German public service scale (TV-L E13). Application deadline: January 25th, 2026.
The position is expected to start as early as 1 March 2026 and is initially funded until 30 September 2027, with the possibility of an extension for one additional year, subject to funding availability and performance. The salary will be determined according to the German public service scale (TV-L E13). Application deadline: January 25th, 2026.
The research activities of TAT are centered on the study of sources of gravitational waves, with an emphasis on the dynamics of neutron stars and black holes. The team currently consists of two (2) postdoctoral researchers, three (3) PhD students, and seven (7) MSc students.
The successful applicant will carry out independent and original research on the dynamics of relativistic compact objects and the associated emission of gravitational and electromagnetic radiation. In addition, the successful applicant will be expected to contribute to teaching activities for four (4) hours per week.
Applications, including a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a statement of research interests and experience, and the names (address, and email) of up to three potential referees, should be sent to:
Prof. Dr. Kostas Kokkotas
Theoretical Astrophysics (IAAT), University of Tübingen, D-72076 Tübingen, Germany
Please find here full details.
The Theoretical Astrophysics Group in the Niels Bohr International Academy (NBIA) at the Niels Bohr Institute invites expressions of interest for a 3-year postdoctoral fellowship at the interface between astrophysical fluid dynamics and gravitational wave astrophysics. The fall of 2026 would be the preferred starting date. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit all material using this website before January 7th, 2026 but the search will continue beyond this date.
We are seeking highly motivated, outstanding individuals who will contribute and develop research programs related to the dynamics and observational signatures of compact binary mergers. Expertise in astrophysical fluid dynamics, magnetohydrodynamics, radiative transfer, gravitational wave astrophysics, and/or high-performance computing will constitute valuable assets. Group members have access to some of the largest dedicated astrophysics computer resources in Scandinavia, including a general-purpose cluster with more than 10,000 cores, a GPU cluster, a petabyte of storage, and dedicated data analysis servers.
Postdoctoral fellows are expected to carry out an independent research program and interact with other NBIA members. They have the opportunity to guide students, teach courses at various levels, participate in outreach activities, and organize international meetings and PhD schools.
The Niels Bohr International Academy fosters the traditions of internationalism, interdisciplinary science and excellence in physics which have characterized the Niels Bohr Institute for more than a century. The NBIA functions as a primary center for fundamental research including theoretical and computational astrophysics, particle astrophysics, gravitational physics, high energy particle physics, quantum physics, and biophysics.
The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes expressions of interest from all qualified individuals regardless of personal background.
If needed, specific inquiries can be addressed to nbia(at)nbi.ku.dk.
Please find here full details.
The 2026 edition of the GECO-LAM conference will discuss the “Extragalactic Transient Universe” at a time of great research opportunities favored by new facilities such the SVOM and Einstein Probe (EP) high-energy missions or the Vera Rubin Observatory, among multiple others. The conference will focus on diverse topics ranging from observations, theory and modeling of the broad population of astronomical transients, through multi-messenger astronomy, to the instrumentation, techniques and data management that are needed to make transient research successful.
Abstract submission opens on 12th of January 2026 and remains open until 27th February 2026. The programme will be published on April, 17th. Registration is already open and will stay open until May 1st. The meeting will be proposed in hybrid format. The conference will count with invited talks, contributed talks, and posters. Registrations fees: [to be announced here]
A social dinner will be organized ; more informations will be given here.
Research topics to be discussed at the conference will include:
This workshop aims to bring together leading researchers and industry professionals to address sustainability challenges and innovative solutions for this large underground infrastructure. Discussions will span the entire project lifecycle, from initial design to decommissioning, with a dedicated session fostering collaboration opportunities for industrial partners.
Sustainability has become a top priority across industries, fueling global initiatives to conserve resources, reduce carbon emissions, and mitigate environmental impacts while promoting efficiency and collaboration throughout product life cycles. The development of large-scale underground infrastructures, such as the Einstein Telescope, requires an integrated and forward-thinking approach to ensure sustainability is embedded across every phase of its lifecycle.
This research-industry workshop seeks to bring together leading experts and industry actors to discuss sustainability challenges linked to large-scale underground scientific infrastructures. Using the Einstein Telescope project as a model case, the event will foster innovative discussions and collaborative solutions to address these critical issues.
The program will facilitate the examination and the discussion of sustainability approaches applicable throughout the complete project lifecycle:
The workshop will include a dedicated session, for potential industrial collaborators, to explore partnership opportunities in this cutting-edge scientific endeavor, to examine relevant aspects of a sustainable procurement strategy and to have the opportunities of scheduling 1:1 meetings with project experts in “Affreschi” Room adjacent to the main workshop room.
This Workshop is organized in the context of the activities carried out by Workpackages 7 and 9, of the Einstein Telescope Preparatory Phase (ET_PP) EU funded program.
MONDAY 16/02/26
TUESDAY 17/02/26
The preliminary timetable can also be viewed on this page with more detailed information.