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The Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics (KICP) at the University of Chicago would like to invite applications for the KICP Postdoctoral Research Fellowship program. Scientists receiving a PhD in physics, astrophysics, astronomy, or related fields between June 2022 and September 2026 are welcome to apply. Successful applicants will conduct original research in experimental, observational, numerical, or theoretical cosmological physics, broadly defined. KICP Fellows are appointed to renewable one-year terms, for up to three years. Our positions carry a salary and benefits package comparable to other prize fellowships. Application deadline: October 31, 2025.

KICP Fellows are an integral part of the KICP community. The KICP is an interdisciplinary environment that brings together physicists and astronomers who range from experimentalists to observers, simulators, and theorists, to stimulate new ideas and push the forefront of cosmological research. Current topics of research in the institute include: the inflationary era; dark energy; dark matter; experimental and theoretical studies of the CMB; analysis of cosmological data including CMB, large-scale structure surveys (especially the Dark Energy Survey), and type Ia supernova; gravitational lensing and gravitational-wave studies; observational cosmology; experimental and theoretical particle astrophysics; near-field cosmology, and direct and indirect detection of dark matter. The KICP has an active program of visitors, symposia, and meetings as well as Education and Outreach opportunities. All members of the KICP are expected to adhere to our Community Values (https://kavlicosmo.uchicago.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/#CommunityValues). Information about the KICP can be found at the KICP website (https://kavlicosmo.uchicago.edu/).

To apply for a KICP Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, please complete the online application form at Academic Jobs Online (AJO). Requested information includes email contact information for 3 references who can independently write a letter of support for the applicant. Supplemental materials (Cover Letter; Curriculum Vitae; Research Statement – a one to three page document of your research accomplishments and plans; List of Publications) should be submitted as PDF files on the application form.

If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Smith at jmsmith@uchicago.edu.

The positions will remain open until filled; however applicants are strongly encouraged to submit application by October 31, 2025 and ensure that 3 letters of recommendation are received by November 15, 2025. Review of applications will begin November 17, 2025. The positions are expected to begin in the Fall of 2026.

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The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute) in Potsdam is offering an exciting opportunity for a Scientific Project Coordinator to play an integral role in two ERC-funded international research projects, GWSky (Making Sense of the Unexpected in the Gravitational-Wave Sky) and MaScAmp (Mathematics of Scattering Amplitudes). The partner organizations of GWSky are the Niels Bohr Institute in Copenhagen, the SISSA (Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati) in Trieste, and the University of California, in Los Angeles. The partner organizations of MaScAmp are Trinity College Dublin, the University of Oxford and the University of Uppsala. Application deadline 31 August 2025.

Your duties

• administrative support for principal investigators
• preparation of the financial and scientific reports and compliance for the ERC project
• managing and monitoring the financial budget
• organization of workshops and group activities
• management of hiring processes
• organizing inbound and outbound visits, support in event planning elsewhere, and local hospitality
• leading liaison with partner organizations and the ERC project officer
• managing the projects’ websites and keeping them up to date

Your profile

The Project Coordinator will be a key communicator, facilitating seamless interaction between staff at all partner institutions.

Applicants must possess an excellent command of English and German, experience in project management, an affinity for modern technology, and strong communication skills. A university degree (Master or preferably PhD) is required and a scientific background is an asset. Other essential attributes include attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics in Potsdam is looking for a team player who can also function independently, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic research environment. Experience in project management tools, budget monitoring, and reporting is also desirable. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation and success of the projects, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their career in research project management.

Remuneration is based on the Collective Wage Agreement for the Civil Service (TVöD Bund) pay scale up to pay group 13. This post is available on a four-year fixed-term basis with the option of an extension.

We offer the opportunity to work in a friendly, international, and dedicated team where you can make a meaningful contribution. The Max Planck Society supports professional development opportunities, including inhouse training courses and executive coaching.

The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, or national origin. The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and, therefore, encourages applications from such qualified individuals. Our institute and the Max Planck Society welcome persons with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusion, see the Max Planck Society’s Code of Conduct. The institute promotes a healthy work-life balance by offering all employees a family support service, cooperation with a nearby international kindergarten, as well as an in-house parent-child office and nursing room. For more information about the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics, please visit https://www.aei.mpg.de.

If you have any questions, please contact Axel Kleinschmidt at axel.kleinschmidt(at)aei.mpg.de. Interested applicants should send their application until 31 August 2025 exclusively via our online portal https://jobs.aei.mpg.de/233/scientific-project-coordinator/apply. Regardless of the deadline the call is open until the position is filled. Applications should include a motivation letter, curriculum vitae, certificates of qualifications and references. We are looking forward to your application! 

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The William H. Miller III Department of Physics and Astronomy at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) invites applications for one postdoctoral fellow position to pursue research in time-domain multi-messenger astrophysics with emphasis on data science and AI. The postdoctoral fellow will lead a project focused on developing optimized strategies for observing, processing, and archiving the datasets from current and future large astronomical facilities, with emphasis on radio interferometric arrays, in the pursuit of multi-messenger transients. Key to this project will be the application of AI techniques to streamline the translation of high-level science objectives into concrete observational and computational strategies. This work will be carried out under the supervision of Professor Alessandra Corsi, in close connection with collaborators at the JHU’s Institute for Data-Intensive Engineering and Science (part of the new Data Science and AI center), and at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory. Application deadline: September 30th, 2025.

Required qualifications are:

• PhD in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, or a related field.
• Previous experience in data science, data reduction and analysis, and/or software development.
• Established record of independent research. Research expertise in time domain and/or multi-messenger astrophysics.
• Interested in developing new capabilities for observing and data processing of multi-messenger transients with modern astronomical data systems and ML/AI models.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience with radio interferometric observing, data processing, and imaging.
• Experience with modern machine learning / deep learning techniques and software packages.
• Experience with time-series data of astronomical transients, including gravitational wave data analysis.
• Experience with high-performance or high throughput computing (HPC/HTC).

The initial appointment is for 1 year. It is anticipated that the position will be renewed annually based on satisfactory performance, for a maximum of three years. Applications will be reviewed as received, starting September 30, 2025, and will remain open until the position is filled. Applications consist of a curriculum vitae, publication list and a description of past research and future interests (maximum of 3 pages including figures and references). Applicants should also arrange to have two or three letters of reference submitted by the same date. The start date is subject to negotiation, but preference will be given to candidates who can start no later than August 2026.

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The SKA Observatory (SKAO) is on a mission to build and operate the world’s largest radio telescopes. To fully exploit the scientific output of the immense amount of data that will be flowing from the telescopes, the SKAO is working with science communities across the world through SKA Regional Centres (SRCs), which are nationally lead hubs that form the basis of a federated global compute and science support infrastructure.

The Australian SKA Regional Centre (AusSRC) is Australia’s portion of this international network, tasked with establishing and building capability to support the Australian and international SKA science communities, thereby ushering in the next era of astronomical discovery and advanced data processing.

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Curtin University, Pawsey Supercomputing Centre, and The University of Western Australia (UWA) are the four foundation partners formally collaborating to support and develop the AusSRC into a long-term national facility.

About the opportunity

• Support the Science Delivery stream of the international SKA Regional Centre Network (SRCNet) by liaising with scientists and translating research needs into system and software requirements.
• Provide science support to priority projects, contribute to documentation, and assist with user systems, services, and community training for AusSRC and SRCNet.
• Conduct research using SKA and its precursor telescopes, particularly projects that push the capabilities of AusSRC systems.

About you

• A doctorate in a relevant discipline such as physics, astronomy, or computer science;
• Experience working with scientific research teams, promoting diversity and inclusivity.
• Experience conducting astronomical research using scientific programming and high- performance computing.
• The ability to communicate openly, effectively, and respectfully with personnel, stakeholders, and external agencies, with the intention of informing the development and functionality of the SRCNet.
• Knowledge, background, and experience with spectral-line radio data, ideally with a proven publication record relevant to SKA precursors is desirable.
• Experience with a variety of standard Radio Astronomy software tools and packages is desirable.

Position description: PD [Research Fellow (AusSRC Support Scientist)] [520808].pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Jordan Collier at Jordan.Collier(at)uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 24 August 2025.

This position is open to international applicants.

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Nikhef is expanding the team working on the Einstein Telescope and the Virgo detector, and invite applications for a postdoc position in the framework of optical sensing and modeling.

The Postdoctoral position will focused on the development and optimization of phase cameras for the Virgo detector. This includes design of optical sensing schemes, modeling phase cameras and wavefront sensing in Finesse, analysis and interpretation of phase camera data, making comparison between simulations results and experimental data from Virgo, visiting the Virgo site for maintenance and installation of phase cameras, collaboration with Virgo commissioning and modeling teams, developing table-top experiments to test phase camera prototypes, collaboration with industries in the development of models and inference algorithms. Application deadline: September 15th, 2025.

Offer
The candidates will be employed by the NWO-I foundation, for a period of 2 years. The candidate will be embedded in the Nikhef Gravitational Wave group and stationed in Amsterdam. The salary is competitive, and the conditions of employment (https://www.nwo-i.nl/en/employees/) are excellent.

Requirements:
– A PhD in physics, optics, or a closely related field.
– Experience in optical simulations, interferometry.
– Experience in working in optical experiment.
– Proficiency in scientific programming (Python).
– The ability to collaborate and communicate well in English.

Application and Further information:
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply by clicking the ‘apply now’ button below. Please be prepared to upload a curriculum vitae and a motivation letter, and have the email addresses of at least two referents ready, who are willing to send a letter of recommendation on your behalf. The deadline for the application is September 15th, 2025. Anyway, the positions will be filled as soon as possible. For further information fell free to contact either Andreas Freise (a.freise(at)nikhef.nl) or Matteo Tacca (m.tacca(at)nikhef.nl).

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