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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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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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Lecturer position on Gravitational Waves University of Lyon (IP2I)

The Institut de Physique des 2 Infinis de Lyon (IP2I) is recruiting a lecturer in experimental physics to join either the Gravitational Waves group or the Nuclear Matter group.

The IP2I is a joint CNRS-Lyon 1 University research unit located on the Lyon Tech La Doua campus, which covers a very broad spectrum of scientific topics, from particle physics in the infinitely small to the study of the universe in the infinitely large. Ist activities are both experimental and theoretical and also extend to transdisciplinary subjects with high societal stakes, such as health and energy.

The Gravitational Waves group is involved in the international LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA collaboration. Its activities cover the scientific exploitation of gravitational signals (astrophysics, cosmology, tests of general relativity), data characterization and data analysis, and preparation for future instrument upgrades. The candidate will reinforce these activities, from Signal detection to scientific interpretation.

The Nuclear Matter group explores the properties of atomic nuclei, from their structure to nucleosynthesis processes in the universe. Its research relies on major European instruments (GANIL, Legnaro, Jyväskylä, Grenoble) and the development of innovative detectors, notably the AGATA project. The group is heavily involved in instrumental R&D and the use of advanced approaches, including machine learning for detector analysis and monitoring. A nuclear physicist with solid experience in instrumentation and/or simulation would be a valuable addition to the team.

The successful candidate will develop an ambitious research program in one of these areas and must have demonstrated strong involvement and integration within international collaborations in these fields.

Research Contact: Anne EALET, Directrice de l’IP2I, a.ealet(at)ip2i.in2p3.fr

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Vacuum Lead, LIGO Hanford Observatory

LIGO Laboratory (the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory) seeks a highly motivated and skilled LHO Vacuum Equipment Group Leader to join its team.  

This position is an in-person role, located in Hanford, Washington.

LIGO Laboratory is a National Science Foundation major facility dedicated to observing the newly discovered gravitational-wave universe. Jointly operated by the California Institute of Technology and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the LIGO Laboratory operates world-leading observatories near Richland, WA and Baton Rouge, LA as well as R&D centers on the Caltech and MIT campuses. The LIGO Laboratory’s mission spans a broad and vibrant array of activities related to gravitational-wave physics and astronomy, including detector operations, R&D toward detector improvements, gravitational-wave astrophysics, observatory operations, and education and public outreach.

For more information, please visit the Laboratory website: www.ligo.caltech.edu

Job Summary

LIGO comprises two widely separated antennae for astrophysical gravitational wave research. Each detector operates within a 10 million-liter ultra-high-vacuum (UHV) system, the largest in existence. These each include 8 km of 1.2m-diameter beam tube, interconnecting thirteen 3m-diameter vessels that house the detector apparatus. LIGO detectors operate in the 1e-9 Torr pressure range, relying on a combination of cryogenic, turbomolecular, ion and getter pump technologies, combined with stringent material and operating protocols. The observatory sites are supported by science and engineering research facilities at MIT in Cambridge, MA and at Caltech in Pasadena, CA.

As a senior member of the core Hanford Observatory Operations staff, the selectee will supervise and lead the group tasked with optimizing, maintaining and improving the site vacuum system and its supporting infrastructure.

This is an Essential Reporting position. In the event of an emergency on campus, an employee designated as essential reporting has essential job skills that are needed for response and recovery and is expected to report to Campus as soon as possible.

Essential Job Duties

  • Maintain the Observatory vacuum system and support facilities; initiate, plan and execute changes to this system; monitor system performance.
  • Plan and oversee equipment procurement and repairs, including budget development, preparing specifications, competitive procurement, contractor selection, contract monitoring, and quality assurance.
  • Collaborate with research scientists and engineers to optimize UHV performance of in-vacuo scientific apparatus, and to minimize risks of contamination.
  • Collaborate in research into UHV techniques, system design, and potential future vacuum upgrades. Contribute to vacuum R&D for next-generation gravitational wave detectors at the Cosmic Explorer Beamtubed Experiment, a new research facility under construction at LIGO Hanford that will test UHV beam tubes and other components for the upcoming Cosmic Explorer gravitational wave detector.
  • Establish and maintain procedures to ensure that vacuum equipment is monitored, protected and maintained.
  • Serve as a standing member of the LIGO Laboratory’s Vacuum Review Board (with periodic rotations as Chair).
  • Serve as a consulting member on Design Review, Technical Review or other Laboratory committees and panels as may be required.
  • Support and/or manage competitive procurements (i.e. materials and equipment, vendor and/or contractor selection, contract development, acquisition planning, etc.)
  • Initiate or collaborate in writing research papers and technical presentations.
  • Develop and oversee UHV material preparation and test facilities, such as cleaning plants, bake ovens and test chambers, which prepare and qualify scientific components for installation in UHV systems.
  • Collaborate with other discipline leads on scheduling.
  • Serve as a line supervisor for members of the Hanford vacuum group and potentially others who work in related functions.
  • Perform other duties as may be required and assigned.

Basic Qualifications

  • BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical or Systems Engineering; Physics; Material Science; or a related scientific or engineering field, or 10 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
  • 8 or more years of vacuum-related engineering or scientific research work experience.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in operation, analysis, and performance characterization of high- or ultra-high vacuum systems.
  • Knowledge and experience in selection and application of UHV-compatible materials.
  • Hands-on experience in precision leak-hunting.
  • Proficiency in application and interpretation of spectra from residual gas analyzers.
  • Experience in application of helium mass‐spectrometer leak detection (MSLD) apparatus.
  • Demonstrated people-management experience and mentoring skills.
  • Effective English‐language written and verbal communication skills and habits.
  • Level-headed professionalism and excellent interpersonal and team skills.
  • Ability to lift at least 20 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience related to industrial automation as applied to large-scale vacuum systems.
  • Hands-on experience and skill in building, improving and maintaining high- or ultra- high vacuum systems.
  • Experience related to fluid, cryogen, pressure, flow rate, and gas sensors and instrumentation.
  • Experience operating or maintaining large research, university, national laboratory or industrial facilities.
  • Computer-aided design (CAD) proficiency (SolidWorks™ preferred).

Required Documents

  • Cover letter summarizing your interest in LIGO Lab and relevant experience.
  • Resume.

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LIGO Science Education Center Program Leader in Livingston

LIGO Laboratory (the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory) seeks a highly motivated and skilled LIGO Science Education Center Program Leader to join its education and public outreach team.  

This position is located in Livingston, LA and is an in-person role.

LIGO Laboratory is a National Science Foundation major facility dedicated to observing the newly discovered gravitational-wave universe. Jointly operated by the California Institute of Technology and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the LIGO Laboratory operates world-leading observatories near Richland, WA and Baton Rouge, LA as well as R&D centers on the Caltech and MIT campuses. The LIGO Laboratory’s mission spans a broad and vibrant array of activities related to gravitational-wave physics and astronomy, including detector operations, R&D toward detector improvements, gravitational-wave astrophysics, observatory operations, and education and public outreach.

The LIGO Science Education Center (LIGO SEC) is collocated with the LIGO observatory in Livingston, Louisiana. We use an exhibit hall, classroom, and other facilities to provide visiting students, teachers, and members of the public a hybrid program that includes exhibit-based free exploration and science-standards-based facilitated sessions, together with interactions with the staff at an active leading-edge observatory.

We use a multi-pronged approach to serve regional K–12 education, consisting of formal teacher professional development in the physical sciences, primarily during the summer; informal field trips for students of those teachers; and undergraduate docents trained in outreach methods who informally interact with the students and teachers during the academic year.

Our informal-science educators communicate the science of gravitational waves utilizing standard K-12 physical science concepts, as part of our mission to inspire a sense of wonder, to engage curiosity and to encourage the future STEM workforce. In order to accomplish our objectives, we partner with a variety of institutions including San Francisco’s Exploratorium and Southern University.

For more information, please visit the Laboratory website at www.ligo.caltech.edu/LA

Essential Job Duties

Reporting to the observatory head, the LIGO Science Education Center program leader actively leads LIGO Livingston’s education and public outreach team to fulfill the center’s mission to inspire a sense of wonder, engage curiosity and encourage the future Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) workforce.

Duties of this position:

  • Lead and supervise the LIGO SEC staff, normally two additional full-time Caltech educators
  • Develop, plan, lead and execute LIGO SEC programs, including K–12 field trips, teacher professional development, and public events.
  • Manage, develop and seek to improve the Science Education Center’s exhibits and other educational offerings.
  • Represent LIGO Livingston with existing program partners and allied organizations. Manage existing partnership activities and cultivate new ones.
  • Represent LIGO Livingston in national and international collaborations, such as the LIGO Scientific Collaboration’s EPO working group.
  • Lead LIGO Livingston’s aspect of the LIGO Laboratory’s strategic planning of and execution of joint EPO programs.
  • Manage LIGO Livingston’s role in an existing NSF-funded SEC partnership collaborative grant, including budget and staff planning, record-keeping, coordination with sub-awardees, and communication with the funding agency.
  • Contribute to the LIGO Laboratory’s reporting and communications with the NSF about its main cooperative agreement.
  • Coordinate and oversee interactions with external media at LLO.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a scientific or engineering field, or in education. Six years of equivalent professional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • 8 or more years of experience working as a formal or informal science educator, program leader, or evaluator, including experience gained as part of a relevant degree program.
  • Knowledge of informal science education principles and practice.
  • Knowledge of, and experience implementing, the Next-Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for K–12 education.
  • Knowledge and experience in the evaluation of program efficacy, quantitatively, qualitatively, or using mixed methods.
  • Experience managing science education staff involved in either formal or informal programs.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with one or more of the following preferred qualifications are particularly encouraged to apply:

  • Masters or Doctorate in a STEM field or education.
  • Experience in community partnership or collaboration building.
  • Experience teaching, mentoring or leading groups of young people, including the K–12 range.
  • Experience working in a museum setting, especially one specializing in STEM topics.
  • Experience working in a university or other large research laboratory setting.
  • Research experience or coursework in physics, optics or astronomy.
  • Experience obtaining and administrating federal, state or private grants.
  • Hands-on experience designing, building, and maintaining physical-science exhibits; or hands-on experience with science or engineering instruments generally.
  • Extensive understanding or experience using both informal and formal science education methods.
  • Experience working with educational communities similar to those in south Louisiana where LIGO Livingston operates its observatory.

Required Documents

  • Cover letter summarizing your relevant experience and expressing clearly your specific interest in working at LIGO Livingston Observatory.
  • Resume

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PhD position in Theoretical Physics at University of Murcia

We expect to open one funded PhD position in theoretical physics at the University of Murcia (Spain). Application deadline: April 15 2026.

We expect to open one funded PhD position in theoretical physics at the University of Murcia (Spain).
We are seeking students interested in gravitational physics, with research topics including black holes, gravitational waves, and modifications of General Relativity. The position is funded for four years, in accordance with the Spanish Law of Science. The expected start date is September 1st 2026.
The successful candidate will join the research group of Prof. Pablo A. Cano within the ERC-funded project “EFTGrav”. The project aims to characterize the gravitational-wave signatures of beyond-GR theories in black hole binaries.

Applicants should send directly to pablocano(at)um.es the following documents: a CV, academic transcripts, a brief statement of research interests, and the contact details for two referees who could provide reference letters.

Important condition: candidates must hold a Master’s degree or expect to obtain it before the start date.

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PhD positions in the field of Gravitational-Waves Theory and Numerical Relativity in Jena

The Institute of Theoretical Physics at the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy has a vacancy for two
PhD positions in the field of
gravitational-waves and numerical relativity (theory)
commencing on August, 1. 2026
We offer a part-time position (50%, 20 hours per week)
The Gravitational-wave and Numerical relativity Working Group investigates questions relating to gravitational waves from compact binaries, relativistic and multimessenger astrophysics, and numerical methods for Einstein equations and relativistic fluids.

Your responsibilities:

  • Working on your own scientific qualification project (doctorate)
  • Conducting research projects in the field of gravitational theory with reference to gravitational-wave modeling, relativistic astrophysics and numerical relativity
  • Co-supervising bachelor’s and master’s students
  • Teaching in bachelor’s and master’s programs to the extent of 2 LVS

Your profile:

  • A completed master’s degree in physics with a thesis in theoretical physics and/or computational physics
  • We require in-depth knowledge of theoretical physics; knowledge of relativity theory is essential; Previous experience in the areas of gravitational-wave theory/modeling, multi-messenger astrophysics with compact objects, and/or astrophysical computer simulations is desirable
  • Ability to work independently and organizational skills

We offer:

  • Interesting work at an international level and participation in international conferences
  • A graduate academy for doctoral students
  • Remuneration based on the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector of the Federal States (TV-L) at salary scale E13 50%, including a special annual payment in accordance with the collective agreement
  • 30 days of vacation per calendar year plus two days off on December 24 and 31An exciting/varied/interesting field of employment / Autonomous work at one of the largest employers in Thuringia / An exciting and varied scope of activities with creative freedom
  • A family-friendly working environment with a variety of offers for families: University Family Office ‘JUniFamilie’ and flexible childcare (‘JUniKinder)

The position is a fixed-term position initially limited for three years; an extension is possible.

Candidates with severe disabilities will be given preference in the case of equal qualifications and suitability.

Are you eager to work for us? Then apply by May 1st, 2026 using our online form.

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Research assistant in Gravitational-Wave Theory and Numerical Relativity in Jena

The Faculty of Physics and Astronomy/The Institute of Theoretical Physics seeks to fill the position of a Research assistant in the field of gravitational-wave and numerical relativity (theory)
commencing on 01. October 2026
We offer a full-time position (40 hours per week).
As our new ‘research assistant you will investigates questions relating to gravitational waves from compact binaries, relativistic and multimessenger astrophysics, and numerical methods for Einstein equations and relativistic fluids.

Your responsibilities:

  • Conducting research projects in the field of gravitational theory with reference to gravitational-wave modelling, relativistic astrophysics and numerical relativity
  • Develop, coordinate, manage and publish research projects within the indicated field, including high-performance computing
  • Co-supervising bachelor’s and master’s students
  • Teaching in bachelor’s and master’s programs to the extent of 4 LVS

Your profile:

  • An excellent PhD degree in physics with focus in gravitation theory, gravitational waves, numerical relativity and/or computational astrophysics
  • Proven experience and track record in the areas of gravitational-wave theory/modeling, multi-messenger astrophysics with compact objects, and/or astrophysical computer simulations is desirable.
  • Ability to work independently and organizational skills

We offer:

  • Remuneration based on the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector of the Federal States (TV-L) at salary scale E13 full-time — precise salary scale depending on the candidate’s personal qualifications—, including a special annual payment in accordance with the collective agreement
  • 30 days of vacation per calendar year plus two days off on December 24 and 31
  • An exciting, varied and interesting field of employment. Autonomous work at one of the largest employers in Thuringia
  • A graduate academy for doctoral students
  • A family-friendly working environment with a variety of offers for families: University Family Office ‘JUniFamilie’ and flexible childcare (‘JuniKinder)

The position is a fixed-term position initially limited for two years; an extension is possible up to five years.

Candidates with severe disabilities will be given preference in the case of equal qualifications and suitability.

Are you eager to work for us? Then apply by June 1, 2026 using our online form.

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