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Call for postdoctoral positions University of Paris-Saclay

The Graduate School of Physics at Université Paris-Saclay, France, is launching a second call for applications within its postdoctoral fellowship programe: UPSaclay-STAR-φ, supported by the EU Marie Skłodowska-Curie COFUND programme, 2024 call. Application deadline: July 15th 5:00PM.

This call will recruit up to 22 international postdoctoral researchers, for 24-month projects in one of the 40 laboratories of the Physics Graduate School, at the SOLEIL synchrotron, or at the French National Metrology Lab (LNE), working on various fields from fundamental to applied physics. This includes the following two Theoretical Physics institutes :

  • Institut de Physique Théorique (IPhT), Saclay
  • Theoretical Physics Division of IJCLab, Orsay

The application deadline for the second call is July 15th, 2026 and the expected start of the fellowships is between early 2027 and October 2027.

Applicants will propose their own research project, aligned with the Graduate School and partners’ wide-ranging fields, from fundamental to applied physics. They are free to choose the institute in which they would like to carry out their research.

To be eligible, applicants must hold a doctoral degree before the application deadline, and 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 and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.cofund-physics.universite-paris-saclay.fr/

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Postdoctoral Position in Transient and Multi-messenger Astronomy Data Science in Greenbelt

The General Coordinates Network (GCN) Project and High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Center (HEASARC) at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) invite applications for postdoctoral research positions in the fields of transient and/or multi-messenger astrophysics. Applicants should have a strong astrophysics research track record and deep expertise in the technical disciplines of full-stack software development, data visualization, React, TypeScript, and Python. Experience in Apache Kafka and cloud computing would also be beneficial.

The successful applicant will join the GCN team, who operate NASA’s time-domain and multi-messenger transient alert system. We envision the postdoc will contribute to the technical development of GCN, serve as the primary interface to observatories who are onboarding to distribute alerts through GCN, and help to moderate GCN Circulars and the GCN helpdesk. They will have a central role in shaping Goddard’s multi-messenger science output. This position includes approximately 40% of the applicant’s time to devote to their own research projects, which we encourage to be aligned with the science topics enabled by GCN and data from Goddard supported missions.

GSFC is home to over 100 Ph.D. astronomers, including project teams for Swift, Fermi, TESS, HST, JWST, and Roman, as well as ample computational resources. GSFC is also a member of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration. Through the Joint Space-Science Institute (JSI), GSFC is a partner in the Zwicky Transient Facility project.

The position is for one year, renewable for up to three years upon mutual agreement and funding availability, and will be hired through the University of Maryland, Baltimore County on the CRESST II collaborative agreement with GSFC. The nominal starting date is in September 2026, but alternate dates are possible depending on availability. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, or a related field by the date of appointment.

Candidates should provide a cover letter, CV (including publication list), and a statement of research interests. Short-listed candidates will be asked to supply three letters of reference at a later date. Completed applications received by Friday, May 22, 2026 will receive full consideration. All application materials and inquiries should be sent to: https://cresst2.breezy.hr/p/f588ea6ec42d-postdoctoral-position-in-transient-and-multi-messenger-astronomy-data-science/apply

This position is planned for a salary range of $78,400 – $83,500. Salary and benefits are competitive, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position is in-person or hybrid (some in-person, some remote). For more information about the proposed research, contact Dr. Judith Racusin (judith.racusin(at)nasa.gov). For information on CRESST II or UMBC, contact Dr. Don Engel (donengel(at)umbc.edu). UMBC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply. EOE/M/F/D/V.

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LHO Electrical Engineering Lead

The LIGO Laboratory and LIGO Hanford Observatory invite applications for an Electrical Engineering Lead. We also ask that you circulate this announcement within your networks and encourage strong candidates to apply.

Job Summary: At LIGO Hanford you’ll coordinate a skilled team of engineers and technicians in the design, testing, and maintenance of precision analog and digital electronics, playing a key role in the day-to-day operations of a one-of-a-kind scientific facility. You’ll collaborate with a diverse, international community of scientists and engineers, and have the opportunity to contribute to research that pushes the boundaries of what’s possible. This is a leadership role where your technical skills and team-building abilities both matter.

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LIGO Laboratory Job Opening: Project Mechanical Designer/Drafter, LIGO Caltech

The LIGO Laboratory has a job posting for a Project Mechanical Designer/Drafter, LIGO Caltech, reporting to Arnaud Pele.

Anticipated start date: As soon as possible
Full-time position
Regular-staff position

Feel free to contact the LIGO Laboratory Staff Relations and Administrative Manager, Lorna Campbell, for more information, OR feel free to contact the Hiring Manager Arnaud Pele, for more information about this position.

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Postdoc position at Kyushu University

The Quantum and Spacetime Research Institute (QuaSR), Kyushu University, is seeking applications for an Academic Researcher position in the field of experimental gravitational wave physics.

The successful candidate will conduct research in experimental gravitational wave physics in collaboration with Dr. Satoshi Tanioka (scheduled to join QuaSR, Kyushu University). The research will focus on fundamental technologies for quantum measurements in space, including laser interferometers, optical cavities, and related systems.

Starting date:

As early as possible on or after October 1, 2026

Salary and Benefits:

  • Salary: Approximately JPY 400,000–450,000 per month, depending on qualifications and experience
  • Employment Type: Full-time, fixed-term
  • Working Hours: Discretionary labor system for professional work (deemed working hours: 7 hours and 45 minutes per day)
  • Insurance: Social insurance (health insurance and employees’ pension), employment insurance, and workers’ compensation insurance
  • Commuting Allowance: Provided in accordance with university regulations (up to JPY 150,000/month)
  • Retirement Benefits: Not provided
  • Probation Period: None
  • Work Location: Ito Campus, Kyushu University (Fukuoka, Japan)
  • Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and year-end/New Year holidays
  • Scope of Changes: No changes to duties or work location during the contract period

Term of Employment:

The appointment will begin on the start date and continue until March 31, 2029.The contract is renewable annually based on performance and other considerations.The total period of employment at Kyushu University shall not exceed ten (10) years.

Application Deadline: June 30, 2026

Application Materials:
Applicants should submit the following documents as a single PDF file by email with the subject line “Application for Academic Researcher”:

  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. List of Publications (including all co-authors; indicate up to three major publications)
  3. Summary of Previous Research (2–3 pages)
  4. Statement of Research Plans and Aspirations (1–2 pages)
  5. Names and contact information of two referees
  6. Copies of major publications listed in (2)
  7. Available starting date

Submission Email:

yamamoto.kazuhiro.963(at)m.kyushu-u.ac.jp

Applicants will receive a confirmation email upon receipt. If you do not receive confirmation within 24 hours, please contact us.

Contact Information:
Kazuhiro Yamamoto
Email: yamamoto.kazuhiro.963(at)m.kyushu-u.ac.jp

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PhD Scholarships – Statistics, Astrophysics, Cosmology and Gravitational Wave Astronomy in New Zealand

The NZ Astrostatistics and General Relativity Group (NZ Gravity) is coordinating applications for several PhD scholarships within an interdisciplinary team to work on 
•   interstellar objects, stellar populations, supernovae, large scale structure formation and ultralight dark matter, engaging with the Vera Rubin Observatory Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) and  
•  gravitational wave astronomy and statistical data analysis for the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) mission.

The cross-institutional research team spans astrophysics, cosmology, mathematics and statistics with members at five New Zealand universities as well as international collaborators within the Vera Rubin Observatory and the International LISA Consortium.

The LSST is a ten-year, wide-field astronomical survey designed to image the entire southern sky every few nights using a 3.2 gigapixel camera, creating a massive 200-petabyte dataset for studying dark energy and dark matter, mapping the Milky Way, exploring the transient optical sky, and identifying potentially hazardous near-Earth asteroids. The space-based gravitational wave mission LISA raises deep challenges regarding source modelling and numerical simulation and requires new statistical methodologies. We are seeking highly motivated and skilled students with a strong background in statistics, physics, mathematics or a related discipline, with sound computing skills and a keen interest in interdisciplinary research in gravitational wave science. All PhD and MSc candidates will have the opportunity to join the NZ Gravity Group, obtain academic support from an interdisciplinary supervisory team and will contribute to cutting-edge research for the LSST and the LISA mission. The PhD scholarships will be available from May 2026 and provide an annual (tax-free) stipend of NZ$35,000 plus tuition fees for three years. Starting dates are flexible throughout the year.

PhD Projects

More details about each of the PhD projects including the required skillsets and supervisors can be found here. Admissions decisions will be made by individual universities – please direct initial enquiries to the supervisors of specific projects that interest you or send general queries to
Professor Richard Easther (R.Easther(at)auckland.ac.nz) and
Professor Renate Meyer (Renate.Meyer(at)auckland.ac.nz).

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The 12th Conference of the Polish Society on Relativity, August 2-7, 2026

The 12th Annual Conference of the Polish Society on Relativity (PoToR) serves as a key platform for fostering collaboration and the exchange of ideas among Polish and international scientists working in gravitational  physics.

The scientific program of the meeting includes mathematical and numerical relativity, gravitational wave science, relativistic cosmology, early universe physics, black hole physics, and quantum gravity models.

Continuing the tradition of previous editions, the conference will feature a mix of invited plenary talks and contributed presentations. We shall, in particular, support presentations from the early-career scientists.

Conference Website

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1st BiCoQ Conference: from gravity to particles, June 15-19, 2026 in Milano

The "BiCoQ Conference: from gravity to particles" aims at bringing together a broad community of scientists working at the intersection of gravitational-wave astronomy, dark matter physics, and experimental cosmology.

This interdisciplinary workshop is organized by the Bicocca Centre for Quantitative Cosmology (BiCoQ), and it seeks to discuss and explore the latest advancements in the study of the nature of gravity and matter across disciplines and scales, including:

  • astrophysical tests of dark matter on cosmological scales
  • direct detections of dark matter candidates
  • probes of gravity across a wide frequency domain.

Plenary sessions will review the state-of-the-art in our view of the fundamental constituents of the universe. Three focused parallel sessions will discuss ongoing efforts and the next steps in constraining dark matter and dark energy with astrophysical observations, the physics of gravitational waves from binary systems, and the search for new physics with detections of dark matter candidates beyond the standard model or ultra-high frequency gravitational waves.

Current invited speakers for the conference include:

  • N. Fornengo (Universita’ di Torino, Italy)
  • S. Vegetti (Max Planck Insitute for Astrophysics, Germany)
  • S. Simon (Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, USA)
  • A. Newman (Carnegie Science, USA)
  • U. Sperhake (University of Cambridge, UK)
  • N. Aggarwal (UC Davis, USA)
  • N. Luetzgendorf (ESA-ESTEC, Noordwijk, NL)
  • S. Fairhurst (University of Cardiff, UK)
  • More TBD

The conference will be held on the main campus of the University of Milano-Bicocca.

Conference Website

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Professor or Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Experimental Condensed Matter Physics at ETH Zurich

The Department of Physics (www.phys.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned position. The professorship should build expertise in studying fundamental properties of condensed matter systems originating from electronic correlations or nontrivial topology. In contrast to more traditional approaches to investigating strongly correlated materials, the new professorship will explore original avenues for controlling or enhancing functionality. They will employ or develop novel techniques that combine spectroscopy and transport measurements to study novel condensed matter phenomena. The closing date for applications is 28 May 2026.

The successful candidate must have an outstanding research background in experimental condensed matter physics. They possess an in-depth understanding of emerging electronic and quantum properties. Research experience in a range of condensed matter platforms, such as quantum, topological or two-dimensional materials, is considered an asset.

The new professor is expected to establish and lead a competitive research team within the interactive and interdisciplinary research environment at ETH Zurich. She or he is expected to synergize with the theoretical and experimental expertise at ETH Zurich to increase translational drive from fundamental research to applications.

Additional prerequisites include a strong motivation and commitment to teaching in the area of condensed matter physics, quantum mechanics, with contributions to undergraduate (in German or English) as well as graduate level (in English) courses for the Physics and other departments. Examples of specific courses include introduction to solid state physics and advanced solid-state physics.

Assistant professorships have been established to promote the careers of younger scientists. ETH Zurich implements a tenure track system equivalent to that of other top international universities.

ETH Zurich is an equal opportunity and family-friendly employer, values diversity, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.

Please apply online for Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Experimental Condensed Matter Physics

Please apply online for Professor of Experimental Condensed Matter Physics

Applications should include a curriculum vitae; a list of publications; three statements on a) research, b) teaching, c) leadership; descriptions of the three most important achievements*; and a certificate of the highest degree. The letter of application should be addressed to the President of ETH Zurich, Prof. Dr. Joël Mesot. The closing date for applications is 28 May 2026.

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Professor or Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Next-Generation Electrical and Optical Devices at ETH Zurich

The Department of Physics (www.phys.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned position. The professorship should focus on the realization of materials and devices for photonics, electronics, and quantum technologies. Emphasis should be placed on novel physical characteristics, such as optoelectronic effects, electromechanical response, or hybrid properties, that enable real-world applications. The professorship should build up in-house capabilities while forming connections to other research groups, departments, and, importantly, companies or spin-offs. The closing date for applications is 31 May 2026.

The successful candidate must have an outstanding background in experimental materials and device physics research. They are qualified for leading state-of-the-art research projects involving materials synthesis, device fabrication, and characterization. Experience in areas with near-term, real-world applications, such as laser sources, integrated photonics, wide-bandgap semiconductors, piezoelectrics, etc., are considered an asset.

The new professor is expected to establish and lead a competitive research team within the interactive and interdisciplinary research environment at ETH Zurich. She or he is expected to synergize with the theoretical and experimental expertise at ETH Zurich to increase translational drive from fundamental research to applications.

Additional prerequisites are a strong motivation and commitment to teaching in the area of applied condensed matter physics, optoelectronics, material synthesis and fabrication, together with contributions to undergraduate (in German or English) as well as graduate level (in English) courses for the Physics and other departments. Examples of specific courses include quantum electronics or materials synthesis and characterization.

Assistant professorships have been established to promote the careers of younger scientists. ETH Zurich implements a tenure track system equivalent to that of other top international universities.

ETH Zurich is an equal opportunity and family-friendly employer, values diversity, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.

Please apply online for Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Next-Generation Electrical and Optical Devices

Please apply online for Professor of Next-Generation Electrical and Optical Devices

Applications should include a curriculum vitae; a list of publications; three statements on a) research, b) teaching, c) leadership; descriptions of the three most important achievements*; and a certificate of the highest degree. The letter of application should be addressed to the President of ETH Zurich, Prof. Dr. Joël Mesot. The closing date for applications is 31 May 2026.

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