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The Applied Mathematics & Theoretical Physics research cluster at the University of Sheffield invites expressions of interest from candidates to be supported for the following advanced fellowships:

STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellowship
Royal Society University Research Fellowship
Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship
EPSRC Mathematical Sciences Early Independence Fellowship

These prestigious fellowships target early career scientists who have the potential to become leaders in their field. Substantial postdoctoral experience (typically 3-8 years) and demonstration of an independent research program are essential.

For selected long-term fellowships schemes, the School will commit to converting successfully secured fellowships into a proleptic permanent academic appointment. This is subject to formal approval by the Faculty of Science; see here for details.

The cluster brings together research in the areas of

• Gravitation and Cosmology (including cosmology, classical and quantum gravity, quantum field theory in curved spacetime)
• High-Energy Theory (string theory, quantum field theory, holography)
• Fluid Mechanics
• Solar Physics and Plasma Dynamics

Staff members in the areas of Gravitation and Cosmology and High-Energy Theory include Andrea Brini, Eleonora Di Valentino, Sam Dolan, Marco Fazzi, Steffen Gielen, Albrecht Klemm, Yu-Dai Tsai, Carsten van de Bruck and Elizabeth Winstanley. We also have links to the Pure Mathematics (especially Algebraic Geometry & Mathematical Physics), Astrophysics and Particle Physics/Astrophysics clusters in the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences. For informal enquiries, please use the contact address below.

Expressions of Interest should be submitted using this Google Form. Please submit one PDF file (only) comprising an Expression of Interest, a short CV (max two sides), and a publication list. A full research proposal is not required. The PDF should have the filename convention: EoI__.pdf

If you wish to be supported for Ernest Rutherford Fellowship, please use the STFC template for your EoI, addressing Vision (max 500 words), Approach (max 1500 words), Capability to deliver (max 500 words), Career development (max 500 words) and Top 5 publications/outputs (max 500 words). Multiple EoIs are not needed.

The deadline for expressions of interest for the STFC ERF scheme is 30th June 2026 and we will review all EoIs after this date.

Please note that a Google account is needed in order to submit the EoI via the Google Form above; if this is not practical, please send your information by email to the contact below, with the subject title “Advanced Fellowships Sheffield 2026”.

We are committed to diversity and equality within our community and particularly welcome expressions of interest from minority groups, women, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

Contact: Dr Sam Dolan (s.dolan(at)sheffield.ac.uk)

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The Galician Institute of High Energy Physics (IGFAE, University of Santiago de Compostela https://igfae.usc.es/) invites expressions of interest from outstanding candidates who would like to apply for:

1. Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships
2. Postdoctoral Junior Leader Fellowships from the "la Caixa" Foundation

1. Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships:

For more information, visit the Marie Curie Fellowships website. The application deadline is September 9, 2026.

2. Postdoctoral Junior Leader Fellowships (“la Caixa” Foundation):

These 3-year fellowships offer a very competitive salary and a research grant of 115,500 EUR (eligible also to hire personnel). The program has two calls:

• Incoming: For applicants who have not resided in Spain more than 12 months in the last 3 years.
• Retaining: For applicants who have resided in Spain more than 12 months in the last 3 years. 

Applicants must have been awarded a PhD between two and seven years prior to the call’s closing date. The selection process is managed by the “la Caixa” Foundation. For more information, visit the Postdoctoral Junior Leader Fellowships website, where details of the latest calls can also be found.

Expected Dates for “la Caixa” Fellowships:

– July 2026: Call opens

– October 2026: Call deadline

– January 2027: Pre-selection results and interview invitations

– March 2027: Interviews and publication of results

– May-December 2027: Job contracts commence

How to send the expression of interest

Interested candidates are invited to identify a potential IGFAE supervisor among its senior and junior staff (see https://igfae.usc.es/igfae/en/staff/). Candidates should then contact the potential supervisor with:

– A message indicating the call of interest (“la Caixa” Incoming/Retaining, Marie Curie, or both)

– A short CV

– A short abstract of the planned research proposal (half a page)

Expressions of interest are welcome at any time, but late ones may miss the chance to be considered. They should be sent to the potential supervisor only, and not to jobs(at)igfae.usc.es

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The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Sussex in Brighton, UK is inviting expressions of interest from candidates to apply for advanced long-term fellowships with the Astronomy Centre, Experimental Particle Physics group, Theoretical Particle Physics group.

We are seeking candidates to apply for:

• STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellowship (ERF)
• Royal Society University Research Fellowship (URF)
• Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship

Expressions of interest should be sent by email to Dr Jonas Lindert at J.Lindert@sussex.ac.uk (Your email should have the subject “Advanced Fellowships Sussex”.) by 15th July 2026. Please indicate the research group you are interested in.

To be considered, please submit the following documents: 

• STFC ERF Expression of Interest Form [DOCX 26.08KB]. This needs to have the scope and detail of an actual research proposal.

OR

• A narrative CV in the Résumé for Research and Innovation (R4RI) format
• A research proposal (maximum 3 pages), ideally structured using STFC’s required format, with clearly defined vision and approach sections

Please also arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the above contact by the same deadline.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified in late July and assigned a mentor to help develop their full applications.

Contact / Letters of Reference to:J.Lindert(at)sussex.ac.uk

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The CNRS Concours for the permanent research engineer at the ARTEMIS Laboratory in Nice is now open. The main responsibility for this position will be the Virgo laser, but participation in laser development for third-generation gravitational-wave detectors is also envisioned.  The deadline for applying is July 9. 

To find the description of the position, click on, “Accès aux offres”. Then in the line ” N° de concours :” type 18 and hit Rechercher” On the next page click on “18”. To apply for the position, click on “Postuler”.

https://carrieres.cnrs.fr/concours-externes-des-ingenieurs-et-techniciens-h-f

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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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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