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Postdoc Position to work for the Einstein Telescope Experiment in Cracow

A person employed as an adjunct (post-doc) for a fixed period up to 33 Months at the Department of Cosmic Ray Research and Neutrino Studies - NZ15 at IFJ PAN will be obliged to participate in work on research topics and projects implemented and planned for the nearest period at the NZ15 Department.
In particular, they will carry out work related to the study of gravitational waves using experiments aimed at measuring gravitational waves, primarily as part of the Einstein Telescope project currently in preparation. Application deadline May 1st 2026.

The employed person will also be obliged to disseminate the results of research in the form of publications in leading scientific journals indexed in the JCR and speeches during seminars and conferences, including international ones. This person will also be obliged to apply for external funding for research.

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Director Position at SISSA, Trieste

The International School for Advanced Studies (Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati, known as SISSA) seeks candidates for the position of Director of the School. SISSA is a public University founded in 1978 in Trieste, Italy. Its mission is to perform leading-edge scientific research and to train PhD students and Postdoctoral fellows. SISSA is comprised of about 100 faculty members, 300 PhD students, 100 Postdoctoral fellows, selected master students, about 120 administrative and technical staff. It is organized in the three Areas of Physics, Mathematics, and Neuroscience, plus an Interdisciplinary Laboratory. The faculty and student body are international; the English language is used in teaching, research, and all academic affairs.

The successful candidate is expected to assume the Directorship by November 1, 2027, for a single non-renewable term of 6 years. The Director must be of an academic stature for appointment as a tenured full-time SISSA professor and will be based in Trieste without substantial commitments to other institutions.

The appointee will become a full-time professor of SISSA and will remain so after completion of the directorship, though different arrangements are possible, such as returning to a different institution in the case of leave of absence. The Director will be responsible for (1) the academic and financial functions of the School and (2) the relations of the School with national and local levels of government. The profile of candidates should include a record of outstanding scientific contributions in Physics, Mathematics, Neuroscience or related fields of science. Candidates with experience in managing major institutional operations, knowledge of the Italian language, familiarity with the Italian university system are particularly encouraged to apply.

Applicants resident abroad might be eligible for a significant reduction in the tax rate applied to the gross salary, according to current Italian regulations. Inquiries and statements of interest are welcome both from candidates and from those wishing to nominate third parties. Please send statements of interest, or documented nominations to the Search Committee by May 15, 2026 at the latest using the address search@sissa.it

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Gravitational Wave Cosmology: From Theory to Experiments in Swansea

This PhD studentship offers the chance to develop an ambitious research project at the interface of theory and experiment in gravitational-wave physics and cosmology. Working closely with experienced faculty, the student will explore fundamental questions about the Early Universe and the dark sector, which together shape most of the cosmos we observe today. Many of the most compelling models in these areas predict stochastic backgrounds of gravitational waves—signals that may be detected by current and next-generation experiments. Applcation deadline: April 6th 2026.

The successful candidate will:

  • Develop and test theoretical models of the Early Universe and dark sector physics.
  • Make quantitative predictions for gravitational-wave signals.
  • Connect theory with observational or simulated data from leading international collaborations.

Through active mentorship and collaboration, the student will have the opportunity to engage with major international projects, including Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA), Einstein Telescope, Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO), and NANOGrav. This involvement will enable the student to become part of vibrant, international research teams at the forefront of discovery.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated student to contribute to some of the most exciting questions in modern physics, gain high-level research training, and build an international scientific profile in a rapidly advancing field.

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PhD Fellowship in Physics or Computer Science for the LISA gravitaional-wave Mission in Stavanger

The University of Stavanger invites applications for a PhD Fellowship in Physics or Computer Science within the LISA gravitational-wave mission. Application deadline: April 9th, 2026.

The University of Stavanger invites applications for a PhD Fellowship in Physics or Computer Science within the LISA gravitational-wave mission.

The PhD candidate will work on one or both of the following research areas, depending on their background and interests:

  • Development and deployment of Norway’s computational facility for the LISA ground segment.
  • Development and implementation of global-fit components for analyzing the stochastic gravitational-wave background within the LISA Framework

The work will be carried out within the LISA team of the University of Stavanger in tight collaboration with the international LISA groups.

The position is offered under the standard Norwegian state-employee contract, providing excellent working conditions and benefits.

Details on the job description, contract and other relevant information can be found on the application portal (link).

Contact: Nardini, Germano (for the scientific aspects of the fellowship) (germano.nardini(at)uis.no); Rosa C. Andrade (for the formal and technical aspects of the application)aspects of the position) (rosa.c.andrade(at)uis.no)

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PhD positions in GW instrumentation and data Analysis in Ghent

The Ghent Gravity Group is seeking applications for PhD positions in gravitational-wave (GW) instrumentation and data analysis. Members of the group are involved with Virgo instrumentation, LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA (LVK) data analysis, and Observational Science with the Einstein Telescope (ET). The group is well-embedded in the Virgo / LVK Collaborations (we are already in VirgoLab and are expecting to join IGWN) and Ghent University is also one of the initial members of the Einstein Telescope Collaboration. Moreover Ghent University is a founding partner of the ETpathfinder project, and members of the group take part in the instrumentation developments related to this facility in Maastricht. The group is led by Prof. Archisman Ghosh, and its instrumentation activities are currently overseen by Dr. Daniela Pascucci. Dr. Matthias Vereecken is an independent postdoctoral fellow with a research line in multimessenger transients and neutrino-triggered searches, and another instrumentation postdoc is expected to join the group soon.

We are looking for candidates with the following profiles:

GW instrumentation (optics): Motivation and experience with hands-on experimental work in a laboratory (required). Familiarity with GW interferometry simulation software such as Finesse and/or Oscar (desired). The research focus will be on Virgo calibration using scattered light. The candidate will also carry out ETpathfinder / ET optics R&D.
GW data analysis: Motivation and experience with data analysis work in context of GW sciences (required). Familiarity with LVK detector characterization / search / parameter inference pipelines (desired). The research focus will be on development of data analysis techniques for 3G detectors. Participation in LVK/IGWN data analysis work is also expected.

We will fill one or both of the above positions depending on the availability of suitable candidates.

Candidates should have a masters degree in the Physical Sciences or Engineering. Applications should include: (i) a statement of interest (up to two pages), (ii) a brief academic CV, (iii) a list of grades, (iv) title and abstract of masters thesis (if applicable), and additionally (v) two letters of reference (to be sent directly by the referees). Applications including letters of reference are to be sent to gravity@ugent.be.

The deadline for applications is 31 March 2026. We will interview the shortlisted candidates in April / early May and expect to announce the results by May. The position is expected to begin on 01 September 2026 or soon afterwards. PhD positions in Belgium are for a duration of 4 years.

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Science with LSST: From Transients to Cosmology – JHU May 11-15

LSST Discovery Alliance Regional Meeting
Science with LSST: From Transients to Cosmology

We are pleased to announce the first LSST Discovery Alliance (DA) Regional Meeting “Science with LSST: From Transients to Cosmology”, that will be held at Johns Hopkins University (Homewood Campus, Baltimore MD) on May 11–15, 2026. This meeting is envisioned as a five-day, in-person event. The program will include invited presentations spanning a broad range of topics:

  • Cosmology / Dark Energy Science
  • Time-domain / Multi-messenger science
  • Stellar activity and stellar/galactic archaeology
  • Galaxy and AGN science
  • Software, AI, and LINCC Frameworks

The meeting will include tutorials, as well as dedicated time for open discussion on the use of Rubin early science data. The goals of the meeting are to: (i) introduce early-career researchers and their advisors across DA member institutions in the region to the data analysis tools and software available through the Rubin Science Platform and LINCC Frameworks, and (ii) identify strategies for leveraging Rubin early science data and alert streams to enhance the scientific return of complementary ground- and space-based facilities. We also hope the meeting will catalyze new collaborative projects across DA institutions.
To register, please fill in and submit this form by 2026 March 31. Submission of the registration form does not guarantee a place due to participant limits. We will prioritize participants from Discovery Alliance member institutions in the region, especially early-career researchers and their advisors.

Invited speakers: Alexandra Amon (Princeton), Federica Bianco (University of Delaware), Neven Caplar (University of Washington), Gordon Richards (Drexel University), Nora Shipp (University of Washington).

LOC/SOC: Alessandra Corsi (JHU), Tony Chen (JHU), Daniel D’Orazio (STScI), Mitchell Karmen (JHU), Xiaolong Li (JHU), Armin Rest (STScI), Kevin Schlaufman (JHU), Andrew Sturner (LSST-DA), Beth Willman (LSST-DA), Nadia Zakamska (JHU).

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Iberian GW Meeting and International School on GWs 2026, Apr 26 – May 02, Benasque

The Iberian Gravitational Wave Meetings (IGWM) are annual meetings organized by the REDONGRA community which have played a key role in establishing a Spanish GW community, and in integrating new groups.

We organize these meetings with focus on specific joint R&D activities, in particular toward maximizing the Spanish role in the breakthrough discoveries expected in the next few years (the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA detections and the new Pulsar Timing Array data), and in developing the future Einstein Telescope (ET) and LISA (Laser Interferometer Space Antenna) observatories.

In the context of the new REDONGRA funded network, we add the International School on Gravitational Wave Physics (ISGWP), which will consist of a series of lectures and hands-on sessions covering all relevant aspects of GW science (instrumentation, simulations, data analysis algorithms, theory), to be delivered by internationally recognized experts. We profit from the joint organization of the IGWM and ISGWP by the presence of these experts in both events. The ISGWP will be mainly addressed to PhD students and young postdocs, with the aim of training the next generations of GW scientists.
International School of Gravitational Wave Physics (ISGWP)
‘Simulations and Data Exploitation in Gravitational Wave Astronomy’

The School (ISGWP-2026) will take place form April 27 to April 29, 2026.
It is primarily aimed at graduate students and early-career researchers, although participation is open to all interested scientists.

The school will consists of six lecture courses of three hours each, covering the following subjects:

  • Tools of Bayesian Inference in Gravitational Wave Astronomy
  • Simulations and Waveform Models for Compact Binary Coalescences
  • Basics of Searches of Compact Binary Coalescence Events
  • Simulations and Data Analysis for Supernovae and other Burst Events
  • Basic Elements of Data Analysis for LISA
  • Simulation Based Inference in Gravitational Wave Astronomy

Iberian Gravitational Wave Meeting 2026 (IGWM 2026)

The Iberian Gravitational Waves Meeting (IGWM-2026) will take place from April 30 to May 2, 2026.
This annual meeting has been organized since 2011 and brings together researchers interested in all aspects of Gravitational Wave Astronomy.
It plays an important role in consolidating the gravitational-wave community in Spain and Portugal and is supported by the REDONGRA network.

The meeting will feature invited and contributed talks on current developments in gravitational-wave physics, promoting interaction within the Iberian community while strengthening connections with international collaborations.

Meeting Website

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DESY-Fellowships in Experimental Particle Physics

For our location in Hamburg we are seeking: DESY-Fellowships in Experimental Particle Physics
Remuneration Group 13 | Limited: 2+1 years | Starting date: between 01.07.2026 and 01.01.2027 | ID: FHFE001/2026 | Deadline: 31.03.2026 | Full-time/Part-time
DESY, with more than 2900 employees at its two locations in Hamburg and Zeuthen, is one of the world's leading research centres. Its research focuses on decoding the structure and function of matter, from the smallest particles of the universe to the building blocks of life. In this way, DESY contributes to solving the major questions and urgent challenges facing science, society and industry. With its ultramodern research infrastructure, its interdisciplinary research platforms and its international networks, DESY offers a highly attractive working environment in the fields of science, technology and administration as well as for the education of highly qualified young scientists.

We participate in leading roles in particle physics projects on our campus and at international laboratories such as CERN or KEK. We develop technologies for detectors and accelerators, and work on scientific computing. We operate important infrastructures such as a WLCG Tier-2 computing centre or the DESY test beam facility.

Interested applicants for a fellowship in experimental physics are requested to submit their application in English (letter of motivation, research interest, CV, list of publications, copies of university degrees, three letters of reference) via our application portal. The statement about the scientific interest has to include your specific motivation for one of the research projects mentioned below.

The decision on the awarding of a fellowship for the 1/2026 selection round will presumably be made by 31 May 2026. The fellowship at DESY in Hamburg is to be started during the second half of 2026.

About your role:

You are invited to take an active role in one of the following research projects in Hamburg:

  • ATLAS ITk Strip Detector Upgrade, possibly in combination with a physics analysis
  • CMS Outer Tracker Upgrade, possibly in combination with a physics analysis
  • Study of B- or τ-decays at Belle II
  • Current and future on-site experiments

About you:

  • PhD in Physics: Doctorate must be completed before starting the fellowship, but must not be older than 5 years
  • Strong interest in particle physics research, detector development or scientific computing
  • Expert knowledge and experience in the field of the selected project

Good reasons to join:

Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. Respectful cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees are particularly important to us. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work life balance we offer flexible working hours and variable part-time. You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public funded employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is according to the regulations of the TV-AVH. DESY offers its employees a financial supplement for a German job ticket (Deutschland-Ticket) at both locations.

Further informations about the DESY-Fellowship can be found here: https://www.desy.de/FellowFH

Please arrange for three letters of reference to be uploaded via our online toolby 31 March 2026.

We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal:

 Apply now!

DESY promotes equal opportunities and diversity. The professional development of women is very important to us and therefore we strongly encourage women to apply for the vacant position. Applications from severely disabled persons will be given preference if they are equally qualified (sbv.desy.de).

You can find further information here:

https://www.desy.de/career

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Tenure-Track Professorship in Theoretical Gravitational Physics at University of Vienna

The University of Vienna is seeking an outstanding researcher who advances the fundamental understanding of gravity through analytically rigorous, conceptually driven, or high-precision computational approaches. Expertise and research profiles are welcome in one or more areas of theoretical gravitational physics, with particular emphasis on exact and nonlinear general relativity, geometric and mathematical analysis of the Einstein equations, analytical and numerical approaches to strong-field dynamics, relativistic and mathematical cosmology, relativistic matter dynamics in curved spacetime, nonlinear waves, and the analytical and theoretical foundations of gravitational-wave physics. Closing date April 22nd, 2026.

The Tenure Track professorship will be affiliated with the Faculty of Physics at the University of Vienna and integrated into the Gravitational Physics group (https://gravity.univie.ac.at/), an active research unit engaged in fundamental theoretical questions of gravitation. The group includes faculty members, postdoctoral researchers, and doctoral students working on analytical and conceptual aspects of gravitational physics.

The position is embedded in a broad research environment at the Faculty of Physics, which hosts a variety of theoretical research activities and fosters interdisciplinary exchange. The faculty provides access to seminars, international collaborations, and structured doctoral training.

Overall, the research environment offers strong support for the development of an independent research profile, the acquisition of third-party funding, and the supervision of early-career researchers.

Your academic profile:

  • Doctoral degree/PhD
  • Two years of international research experience during or after doctoral studies
  • Outstanding research achievements, excellent publication and funding record, international reputation
  • Gender and diversity competence
  • Experience in designing of and participating in research projects, ability to lead research groups and acquire third-party funding
  • Enthusiasm for excellent teaching and supervision at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level

We expect the successful candidate to acquire, within three years, proficiency in German sufficient for teaching in bachelor’s programmes and for participation in university committees.

We offer:

  • the opportunity to obtain a permanent position and eventual promotion to full professor; the initial contract as Assistant Professor is limited to six years, after positive evaluation of a qualification agreement the contract becomes permanent as Associate Professor; Associate Professors can be promoted to Full Professor through an internal competitive procedure.
  • a dynamic research environment
  • a wide range of research and teaching support services
  • attractive working conditions in a city with a high quality of life
  • an attractive salary according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Staff (level A2) and an organisational retirement plan

Letter of motivation
Academic curriculum vitae

  • education and training (PhD Certificate, PDF)
  • positions held to date
  • career breaks (e.g. relevant parental, family or other care periods)
  • awards and honors
  • commissions of trust
  • previous and current cooperation partners
  • complete list of acquired third-party funding and, if applicable, of inventions/patents
  • list of most important scientific talks (max. 10)
  • teaching and mentoring
  • supervision experience (Master and PhD), if applicable

List of publications

  • link to your own publicly accessible ORCID record, with a complete and current publication list
  • three key publications as electronic full text version (PDF, max 30 MB)

Research statement

  • most important research achievements (max. 2 pages) and planned future research activities (max. 4 pages)
  • synopsis of three key publications with relevance to the position advertised
  • publication strategy

Teaching and supervision statement

  • teaching and supervision concept, including a description of the previous and planned priorities in academic teaching and supervision (max. 2 pages)
  • teaching evaluations (if available, PDF)

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Postdoctoral Researcher in Gravitational-Wave and Multi-Messenger Astronomy (f/m/d) at DZA

The following positions are to be filled (4 Postdoctoral Researcher positions) starting 1 September 2026 and are limited to 3 years in accordance with the German Act on Fixed-Term Employment Contracts in Academia (WissZeitVG):
Postdoctoral Researcher in Gravitational-Wave and Multi-Messenger Astronomy (f/m/d)

(Depending on personal qualifications, up to pay grade E 13 according to the German federal pay scale – TVöD Bund)

YOUR TASKS:

  • Conduct independent research in the field of gravitational-wave and multi-messenger astrophysics
  • Work on topics such as r-process nucleosynthesis and kilonova modelling, massive black hole mergers and their electromagnetic counterparts in the LISA era, gravitational-wave data analysis, and AI-driven inference including primordial black hole science
  • Depending on the topic:
  • contribute to time-domain discovery and follow-up of compact object mergers using facilities such as ZTF, LSST, DSA-2000, and SKA
  • develop and apply advanced computational and data analysis methods, including machine learning approaches
  • participate in the analysis of data from current gravitational-wave detectors (LIGO, Virgo, KAGRA) and contribute to the preparation of future facilities such as the Einstein Telescope (ET) and LISA
  • develop simulations, models, and data-processing pipelines in areas such as computational astrophysics, radiative-transfer simulations, accretion physics, survey astronomy, or gravitational-wave analysis
  • Publish research results in peer-reviewed international journals
  • Present research results at leading international conferences and workshops

REQUIREMENTS:

  • PhD in Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, or a closely related field
  • Strong publication record in peer-reviewed international journals
  • Demonstrated excellent research and analytical skills
  • Research experience in gravitational-wave astronomy, multi-messenger astrophysics, or time-domain astronomy is highly desirable
  • Experience in scientific programming, e.g. Python or C++
  • Expertise in one or more of the following areas is particularly welcome:
  • computational astrophysics
  • radiative-transfer simulations
  • accretion physics
  • machine learning and AI methods
  • survey astronomy
  • gravitational-wave data analysis
  • Experience working in international research collaborations and interdisciplinary environments is an advantage
  • Excellent scientific writing and presentation skills
  • Strong interest in science communication and collaborative research
  • Very good English communication skills (spoken and written)
  • Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team-oriented international research environment

WE OFFER:

  • The opportunity to help build the largest astrophysics research centre in Germany
  • A challenging and diverse scientific position in an international research environment
  • The opportunity to actively contribute to the scientific development of the DZA in Upper Lusatia
  • An interdisciplinary, collegial, and research-oriented team
  • Remuneration according to the TVöD Bund (E 13), including annual bonus and other public service benefits
  • Flexible working hours, family-friendly conditions, and options for part-time employment

The DZA strives to increase the proportion of women in its workforce and therefore expressly encourages women to apply. Applications from people with severe disabilities are also particularly welcome. If equally qualified, these applicants or those who are legally equivalent to them under SGB IX will be given preference in hiring.

Please apply via our online application portal by 8 May 2026. Please upload your detailed application documents (cover letter, detailed CV, copies of certificate, a statement regarding proposed research (3 pages max), a statement about previous research (2 pages max), the names and contact details (email) of three reference letter writers and possible starting date) there, quoting the job reference A03-26-02.

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