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W3 professorship in relativistic astrophysics in Jena, Germany

The Department of Physics and Astronomy of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena (Germany) invites applications for a W3 (or W2 with tenure track to W3) professorship for Theoretical Physics - Relativistic Astrophysics starting in the summer semester 2026.

The successful candidate is expected to have demonstrated broad expertise in scientific research and high competence in teaching in this subject area. We search for excellence in gravitational physics and relativity theory, with research interests in general relativistic astrophysics, gravitational waves and their sources, as well as mathematical and theoretical foundations of classical and modified gravity. With regard to technical expertise, a strong background in mathematical and/or numerical relativity is desired.

A close collaboration with existing groups at the department is expected, especially with other theoretical research groups in the areas of theoretical physics, quantum field theory, astronomy and/or computational physics. These activities should be strengthened and expanded, in particular with respect to coordinated funding programs, while additional, new initiatives are welcome. Experience in grant acquisition and leadership in science management are required.

Applications including cover letter, CV, research and teaching concepts, list of publications and acquired third-party funding should be submitted electronically to the University job portal (https://berufungsportal.uni-jena.de/) no later than July, 1st 2025.

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Launch of UPSaclay-STAR-phi Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme University Paris-Saclay

The Graduate School of Physics at Université Paris-Saclay (France) is launching a new postdoctoral fellowship programme: UPSaclay-STAR-phi, supported by the EU Marie Curie COFUND programme. Application deadline: July 31st, 2025.

The programme will recruit up to 41 international postdoctoral researchers over two calls, for 24-month research projects in one of the 40 laboratories of the Graduate School, at the SOLEIL synchrotron, or at the French National Metrology Lab (LNE). This includes 4 astrophysics laboratories: the Department of Astrophysics (DAp) of CEA Paris-Saclay, the Institut d’Astrophysique Spatiale (IAS), the Laboratoire Atmosphères et Observations Spatiales (LATMOS) and the Laboratoire de Physique des Plasmas (LPP).

  • First call opens: May 1st, 2025.
  • Application deadline: July 31st, 2025.
  • Expected start of fellowships: early 2026 (flexible).

Applicants will propose their own research project aligned with the School’s wide-ranging fields, from fundamental to applied physics.

Notice that the postdoctoral candidate must not have been based in France for more than 12 months, during the past 3 years.

Website of the programme: http://www.cofund-physics.universite-paris-saclay.fr/
Contact: Frédéric Galliano frederic.galliano(at)cea.fr

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https://inspirehep.net/jobs/2916789

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Professor or Associate Professor for Quantum and Spacetime Research Institute, Kyushu University, Japan

Kyushu University invites applications for the following faculty position: Position and Number of Openings: Professor or Associate Professor (1 position)
Affiliation: Quantum and Spacetime Research Institute, Division of Space Quantum Sensing (Scheduled to be established in October 2025)

Field of Specialization and Job Description: Experimental research in gravitational wave detection and quantum optical measurement. Promotion of the "Future Space Quantum Frontier Project" by the Quantum and Spacetime Research Institute. The successful candidate is expected to engage in the development of foundational quantum technologies using laser interferometers and optical cavities in space. A proven track record in the relevant field is desirable.
Expected Start Date: As soon as possible after October 2025.

Working Conditions:
Term: No fixed term.

Probationary period: A three-month probationary period.

Workplace: Quantum and Spacetime Research Institute (744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka)

Working Hours: Under the discretionary labor system for specialized work, employees are considered to have worked 7 hours and 45 minutes per day. Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and December 29–January 3.

Salary: Annual salary system (introduced on April 1, 2020). The salary will be determined based on experience and in accordance with university regulations. (https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/ja/university/information/rule/rulebook/pdf/2707/1/2019syuki042.pdf)

Insurance: Employment insurance, workers’ compensation insurance, health insurance, and employee pension plan.

Qualifications: Applicants must hold a doctoral degree or possess equivalent qualifications.
Application Documents:
Curriculum Vitae
List of Research Achievements (including publications, presentations, and external funding)
Summary of Research Achievements and Future Research Plans (Approx. 3 pages, A4 size)
Summary of Teaching Experience and Educational Philosophy (Approx. 1 page, A4 size)
Contact Information for Two References (name, affiliation, and contact details)
Preferred Rank (Professor or Associate Professor)
Earliest Possible Start Date
Copies of Up to Five Representative Papers

Application Submission: Applicants should compile all documents in the specified order into a single PDF file and submit it using either method (1) or (2) below. If the file size exceeds 10MB, please use method (2).

Send the PDF file by email to: yamamoto.kazuhiro.963_at_m.kyushu-u.ac.jp (Replace “_at_” with “@”) with the subject line: “Application for Faculty Position in the Division of Space Quantum Sensing, Quantum and Spacetime Research Institute.” If you do not receive a confirmation email within 24 hours, please contact us.

Submit the documents via the web application system on the JREC-IN Portal (https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?id=D125041657&ln=1).

Application Deadline: 24:00 (Japan Standard Time) on June 27, 2025

Contact Information:
Prof. Kazuhiro Yamamoto (Chair of the Faculty Search Committee)
Faculty of Science, Kyushu University
744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
Phone: +81-92-802-4047
Email: yamamoto.kazuhiro.963_at_m.kyushu-u.ac.jp (Replace “_at_” with “@”)

Additional Information:
An interview will be conducted as part of the selection process. Please note that travel expenses for attending the interview will not be reimbursed. If you are residing overseas or have other special circumstances, an online interview may be considered.

Kyushu University promotes internationalization and encourages successful candidates to actively engage in teaching courses in English.
The selection process follows the principles of the Basic Act for Gender Equal Society (Act No. 78 of 1999) to ensure fairness.
The selection process also adheres to the principles of the Basic Act for Persons with Disabilities (Act No. 84 of 1970), the Act on Employment Promotion for Persons with Disabilities (Act No. 123 of 1960), and the Act on the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities (Act No. 65 of 2013) to promote diversity and inclusion.

Kyushu University has implemented a Dual Career Support System since July 2017.

Applicants who have been subject to disciplinary action due to sexual harassment or other forms of sexual violence against students in the past must disclose details of the disciplinary action and its reasons in their CV or other documents. Providing false information may result in cancellation of employment or disciplinary action.
Smoking Policy: Smoking is strictly prohibited on all university premises.
Kyushu University Employment Regulations

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PhD position on Teaching Einsteinian Physics at Schools, University of Western Australia

The Einstein-First project in the university of Western Australia is seeking PhD and Masters students with a background in modern physics (including quantum physics and relativity), strong interest in science communication, experience in science teaching and aptitude in quantitative and qualitative data analysis. Closing date: December 1st 2026.

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CDD researcher (M/F) : Ultra-dense matter equation of state and gravitational Waves, Caen, France

The determination of the equation of state and composition of ultra-dense matter from multi-messenger astrophysical observations remains a central challenge in nuclear physics and high-energy astrophysics. Within this context, the LuTH-Caen theory group, as part of the Virgo collaboration, itself part of the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA consortium, has established a recognized expertise in the theoretical modeling of ultra-dense stellar matter and the development of advanced statistical methods for quantifying theoretical uncertainties and their impact on the confidence intervals of astronomical observables.

Application Deadline: March 27th 2025

This postdoctoral project aims to generate quantitative predictions for the key parameters governing the emission of detectable gravitational wave signals from compact objects, incorporating the uncertainties inherent in the underlying microphysics. Specifically, the successful candidate will focus on parameter estimation in one of two contexts: neutron star binary coalescence, either during the inspiral or post-merger phase, or the continuous gravitational waves emitted by isolated neutron stars.
Within this framework, the successful candidate will contribute to the interpretation of signals from past and ongoing LVK observational campaigns, as well as to the preparation for third-generation interferometers, including post-O5 and the Einstein Telescope. The research will specifically aim to constrain the microscopic properties of dense hadronic matter, such as the nuclear equation of state, and to identify potential signatures of deconfinement phase transitions.

Activities

The successful postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for maintaining and further developing the Bayesian analysis tools for equation-of-state inference within the LPC theory group. This work will be carried out in close collaboration with group members from GANIL and the Strasbourg Observatory, the latter being conducting numerical relativity simulations of post-merger remnants. Depending on the candidate’s previous research experience and interests, there may also be opportunities to contribute to the group’s theoretical developments related to the modeling of dense and superfluid matter in neutron stars. The candidate is expected to contribute to research activities and topics such as:

  • Development of the CUTER tool for the improvement of parameter estimation using microphysics informed equations of state, see https://zenodo.org/records/10781539
  • Numerical simulations for the physics case prospects of third generation interferometers
  • Theoretical modelling of the zero and finite temperature nuclear equation of state and its possible phase transitions, with both effective and microscopic models
  • Development and analysis of neutron star cooling simulations and applications to the measurable properties of the neutron star crust

Skills

The successful candidate must have a PhD in theoretical nuclear physics, gravitational wave data analysis or numerical hydrodynamics. Proficiency in scientific programming (C, C++, Python) and numerical simulations is expected. Familiarity with software development tools such as git and gitlab, while not essential, would be an advantage.

Work Context

The successful candidate will be assigned to the theory and phenomenology team, within the Corpuscular Physics Laboratory of Caen.
The team has a longstanding experience in theoretical nuclear modelling. Since 2020, it is part of the Virgo collaboration within a theoretical group including researchers from the astronomical observatory in Strasbourg, and the GANIL laboratory in Caen.
The LPC CAEN, with about 100 staff, is a joint research unit (UMR 6534) under the supervision of three institutions: the CNRS, the University of Caen Normandy (UCN) and the Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Ingénieurs de Caen (ENSICAEN). It is located on Campus 2 of the University of Caen (Campus Côte de Nacre) and is part of the research park of ENSICAEN (www.lpc-caen.in2p3.fr/).

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DESY-Fellowships in Experimental Particle Physics in Hamburg

DESY-Fellowships in Experimental Particle Physics; Remuneration Group 13; Limited: 2 years; Starting date: after Agreement; ID: FHFE001/2025; Deadline: 31.03.2025; 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 in 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 the Tier2 centre or the test beam facility at DESY.

DESY Fellowships in Experimental Particle Physics are selected twice a year. Interested applicants who have recently completed their PhD are requested to submit their application including the scientific background and the usual documents (letter of motivation, research interest, CV, list of publications, copies of university degrees, three letters of reference) for the respective selection round via our application portal. The statement of future research should include both, physics analysis as well as detector or performance related interests. Application Deadline: March 31st, 2025.

The decision on the awarding of a fellowship for the 1/2025 selection round is presumably made on May 31.

About your role:

You are invited to take an active role in one or more of the following projects in Hamburg:

  • The ATLAS and CMS experiments at CERN or the Belle II experiment at KEK
  • Experimental activities on-site (ALPS II and preparation of future on-site experiments at DESY)
  • Preparations for future particle physics experiments, in particular detector and technology development
  • Scientific computing
  • Accelerator development (plasma wakefield)

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, variable part-time, job-sharing models and participation in mobile work (up to 50%). 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.

About you:

Ph.D. in physics (To be eligible, you have to take up the position at the latest 5 years after your doctorate)
Interest in particle physics, accelerator/detector development or scientific computing
Expertise relevant in at least one of the areas listed above

Further informations about the DESY-Fellowship can be found here: http://www.desy.de/FellowFH

Please arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to the DESY human resource department by using our online tool: Additional application documents.

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Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Physics & Astronomy at UCLA

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of California, Los Angeles is searching for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor with outstanding potential as a research scientist, science educator, and mentor to students from groups that are under-represented in the physical sciences. This search is part of a cluster hire with faculty positions in the departments of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Mathematics, and Physics and Astronomy who will support UCLA’s goals to achieve federal designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution as early as 2025.

In preparation for this designation, the Office of the Chancellor and the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost have sponsored this search in order to recruit exceptional scholars whose teaching, scholarship and/or mentoring has strong ties to Latinx experiences in the United States. This search is conducted as a partnership between the Chicano Studies Research Center and the Division of Physical Sciences. Faculty hired through this search are expected to have a demonstrated commitment to and future plan for mentoring and encouraging the success of Latinx and first-generation scholars and to maintain an active affiliation with the Chicano Studies Research Center. Since the Latina population is particularly under-represented in physical sciences nationwide, the Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Division of Physical Sciences are especially interested in candidates with potential to serve as outstanding mentors to Latina students.

Candidates in any area of Physics and Astronomy, broadly defined, will be considered. A necessary qualification is a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Physics, Astronomy, or a related discipline in hand at time of appointment. Post-doctoral research experience is strongly encouraged. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an externally funded research program, and teach and mentor at both the undergraduate and graduate levels employing inclusive pedagogical approaches. UCLA and the Department of Physics and Astronomy are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a campus climate that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Candidates should provide a cover letter, a curriculum vitae including a list of publications, a research statement including future research directions, a teaching statement that includes teaching interests as well as experience employing pedagogies that promote active learning and inclusive teaching practices, a statement of contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion that includes previous and planned efforts that advance EDI through formal and/or informal mentoring especially of Latina students, arrange for at least three and up to five letters of reference to be uploaded to UCLA Academic Recruit, and complete a reference check authorization release form.

Next review date: Sunday, Apr 13, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.Final date: Monday, Jun 30, 2025.

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Post-doctoral position in Computing for Gravitational Wave Experiments at INFN, Turin

A postdoc level position is opened at INFN Torino to work on Distributed Computing for the Einstein Telescope and in general Gravitational Wave Experiments. The topic is:Design and Implementation of a Multi-Research Infrastructure Data Access and Discovery model with Rucio for Gravitational Wave experiments. The position is initially funded for 24 months and can be extended for additional 12 months. Application deadline: January 26th, 2025.

We are looking for motivated researchers and developers to contribute to a cutting-edge project at the frontier of physics and computing. In the context of the EU-funded project MADDEN, we aim at building a data lake where multiple experiments in the Gravitational Wave community can seamlessly share and analyse experiment data based on FAIR principles. The work will be carried out within a multidisciplinary team of physicists, software engineers, and computer scientists collaborating in a stimulating and international environment.
For details, check out the MADDEN project here.

To apply:

  • go to: https://jobs.dsi.infn.it/index.php and search for grant number 27414.
  • Deadline for application is January 26, 2025 and it will be possible to take the interview for the selection process in videoconference.
  • Candidates should hold a second level degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics (or an equivalent degree obtained outside Italy) for no more than 9 years.
  • The annual gross salary is € 25.183,00. The net salary according to the current regulations is €1.850,04. This number might be subject to change. There will be compensation for winners who obtained their degree outside Turin, in the interest of encouraging mobility.

Feel free to contact federica.legger(at)to.infn.it for further details and information.

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PhD opportunities at the Institute of Space Sciences (ICE-CSIC & IEEC)

Possibility of pursuing a PhD in gravitational wave physics at the Institute of Space Sciences (ICE-CSIC) in Barcelona [see a description below] through the: Doctoral INPhINIT Incoming fellowship program of the LaCaixa Foundation. Application deadline: January 23rd, 2025, at 2 pm CET.

Candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Spain for more than twelve months in the three years immediately preceding the closing date of the call.

The ICE-CSIC, as a research centre accredited with the Spanish Seal of Excellence María de Maeztu will support applications of interested candidates to work in any aspect of gravitational wave astronomy, from instrumentation to theory. ICE members participate in LISA, LVK, and ET.

Contact: Carlos F. Sopuerta (carlos.f.sopuerta(at)csic.es), Sascha Husa (sascha.husa(at)csic.es), Miquel Nofrarias (nofrarias(at)ice.csic.es)

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