We invite expressions of interest for postdoctoral positions at the Italian Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN) in Rome, Italy. The postdoctoral positions will be funded under the Italian Fund for Science (FIS) Starting Grant Eyes-on-GR, whose goal is testing general relativity with multiband gravitational-wave observations.
We are particularly eager to receive expressions of interest from candidates with experience in (i) data analysis with current and next-generation detectors (ii) modeling deviations from general relativity in modified theories of gravity and horizonless compact objects.
The postdocs will join the new research group Eyes-on-GR led by Dr. Elisa Maggio at INFN Rome, Italy. INFN Rome is located inside Sapienza University, one of the largest Universities in Europe. The postdocs will have the possibility to join the Virgo, Einstein Telescope and LISA groups in Rome. The INFN Virgo Rome group has about 35 researchers including PhD students, postdocs and 18 faculty.
The postdoctoral positions are expected to start between Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 and can last 2+1 years. All candidates must hold or soon be completing a Ph.D. in Physics, Astronomy or Astrophysics. Interested candidates should send (i) a motivation letter, (ii) a curriculum vitae, indicating the date the PhD was or will be awarded (iii) a research statement, and (iv) two contacts for reference letters.
Expressions of interest should be sent via the Google Form in the external link, and reference letters should be sent to Elisa Maggio (elisa.maggio[AT]roma1.infn.it).
Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline for full consideration of the expressions of interest including reference letters is June 19th, 2026.
Please, fell free to forward this announcement to potential candidates. For any other information, please do not hesitate to reach out to Elisa Maggio (elisa.maggio[AT]roma1.infn.it).
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