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The Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore, India, invites applications for a postdoctoral (Research Associate–I) position in theoretical gravitational physics under an ANRF Advanced Research Grant. Application deadline: May 23, 2026.

The position is part of an active research program in black hole physics and strong-field gravity, aimed at exploring fundamental aspects of gravity in both classical and quantum regimes. The work broadly connects to questions involving black hole spacetimes, tests of general relativity and its extensions, quantum effects near horizons, and the nature of ultra-compact objects. There is particular interest in linking theoretical developments with observational signatures, including those relevant for black hole imaging, using a combination of analytical and semi-analytical techniques.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Physics with a strong background in general relativity, black hole physics, or closely related areas. Applicants are expected to demonstrate high-quality research output and the ability to carry out independent research.

Tenure: The appointment will be for an initial period of one year, extendable up to a total duration of 2.5 years, based on satisfactory performance.

Consolidated salary: Rs. 57,000 per month + HRA (as applicable) per month.

Application Procedure
Interested candidates should apply through the online portal (https://www.iiap.res.in/iia_jobs/) by submitting a Curriculum Vitae including a publication list, a research statement, and the names and contact details of at least two referees, along with any additional documents specified in the application.

Contact: Informal inquiries may be addressed to: Sanved Kolekar (sanved.kolekar[AT]iiap.res.in)

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The Graduate School of Physics at Université Paris-Saclay, France, is launching the second call of its new postdoctoral fellowship program: UPSaclay-STAR-φ, supported by the EU Marie Skłodowska-Curie COFUND. The program will recruit up to 41 international postdoctoral researchers over two calls, for 24-month projects in one of the 40 laboratories of the Graduate School, working on various fields from fundamental to applied physics. The CMS group of CEA-Saclay IRFU (contact: julie.malcles(at)cea.fr) is a possible host group, among others. The application deadline for the first call is July 15, 2026 at 5pm and the expected start of fellowships early 2027 (flexible).

Applicants will have to propose their own research project, with freedom of choice (in agreement with the thematics of interest of the CEA-Saclay/IRFU CMS team).

The CMS CEA-Saclay group has contributed to the design, construction and operation of the ECAL of CMS and is involved in the upgrades of the CMS detector (ECAL, MTD and HGCal).
The group is involved in the ECAL calibration and our analysis activities in Run3 include Higgs to Zy, double Higgs in the bb tautau channel, deep learning for ECAL and MTD reconstruction and various topics related to the diphoton channel (ttH/tH and its CP properties, high mass searches, interference to constraint the Higgs boson natural width with the mass measurement).

To be eligible, applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity in France for more than 12 months during the 3 years preceding the deadline for applications.

For further information, please visit: http://www.cofund-physics.universite-paris-saclay.fr/

The Relativistic Astrophysics group at the CTP PAS, led by prof. Agnieszka Janiuk, Center for Theoretical Physics PAS, Warsaw, Poland, would like to offer a 3-year full time postdoctoral position, within the project “Dynamics of processes around compact stars”. Application deadline: June 20th, 2026 - 12:00 CEST.

The primary responsibilities include scientific research related to the scope of the project. Additional duties will include consulting some of the tasks conducted by PhD students in our team. There are no teaching duties, as we are research institute of the PAS.

Required documents:

• The scientific CV, including the progress in the university studies, scientific achievements (publications, participation in research projects and conferences), with the clause “I agree to the processing of my personal data contained in the application documents for the purposes necessary for the implementation of the process recruitment by CTP PAS”.
• Cover letter.
• A copy of the PhD degree diploma.
• Copies of documents confirming scientific or professional achievements (for candidates without PhD at the time of application, a statement from their Supervisor is required, regarding prospective date of defence).
• At least two letters of recommendation from a faculty researcher with at least a PhD degree, concerning the candidate and his/her current scientific activity.
• Research plan related to the scope of the project.
• Signed Data Privacy Statement.

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The Institute of Theoretical Physics at the Jagiellonian Univeristy in Kraków, Poland, invites applications for a postdoctoral position. The sucessfull candidate will be expected to conduct a research programme in theoretical physics. We offer stable employment based on an employment contract at the renowned university as well as cooperation with the interdisciplinary academic community represented by well-known scientists. Application deadline: May 17th, 2026, 23:59:59 Warsaw time.

The candidates should:

• hold at least a Master’s degree, Master of Science degree or an equivalent degree;
• exhibit aptitude for research work.

Duration of employment: 33 months starting from October 1, 2026

Required documents include:

• resume (CV),
• personal questionnaire filled in by the Candidate (F/M),
• copy of the master’s diploma or a doctoral diploma, if applicable,
• information on the Candidate’s (F/M) scientific, teaching and organisational achievements,
• declaration of the Candidate (F/M), confirming that the Jagiellonian University will be their primary place of work, should they be selected in the selection procedure,
• statement under Article 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science,
• statement on acknowledging and accepting the rules and regulations concerning intellectual property management and commercialisation in force at the Jagiellonian University,
• motivation letter,
• list of publications (along with the respective publishing houses and the number of pages),
• information concerning educational activities carried out by the Candidate (F/M), if any,
• two recommendation letters concerning the Candidate’s (F/M) research work. The recommendation letters must be sent by e-mail directly by their authors to: ift(at)uj.edu.pl (in the e-mail subject please include: „Asystent IFT 2026: Name and surname”. At the Candidate’s request, the letters of recommendation may be made available to her/him.

Declaration forms (no. 5‒7) and personal questionnaire template (no. 2) can be obtained at: https://cso.uj.edu.pl/en_GB/dokumkandyd

For other details, such as benefits or remuneration, concerning the opening see:
https://praca.bip.uj.edu.pl/documents/145868730/160698977/1227.1101.104.2026_assistant_WFAiIS.pdf/0f0e0479-48b8-4539-a890-f0283d35cf90

Applications should be sent by email to: ift(at)uj.edu.pl
Subject: “Asystent IFT 2026: Name and Surname”

Application deadline: 2026/05/17 23:59:59 Warsaw time.

For further information please contact Institute of Theoretical Physics, e-mail address: ift(at)uj.edu.pl .

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