Positions
Joint PhD position in gravitational-wave astronomy, Milan and Marseille
The University of Milano-Bicocca (Italy) and Aix-Marseille University (France) welcome applications for a joint PhD scholarship in gravitational-wave astronomy. The application deadline is April 17th, 2026 (noon CEST) for positions…
PhD Position Quantum noise limited oscillator for squeezing techniques in Nice
This PhD project focuses on the fabrication and experimental demonstration of a mechanical oscillator whose motion is limited by the quantum radiation-pressure noise from a laser beam. Application deadline: April…
PhD Fellowship in Particle Astrophysics and Multi-messenger Astrophysics at NBI Copenhagen
Expressions of interest are invited for PhD Fellowships in Particle Astrophysics and Multi-messenger Astrophysics to be held within the AstroNu Group led by Prof. Tamborra at the Niels Bohr International…
Postdoc and PhD openings at the new German Center for Astrophysics (DZA) in multi-messenger & gravitational wave astrophysics
Five new postdoc (application deadline: May 8th 2026) and PhD (deadline extended to 19/4/2026) positions at the new German Center for Astrophysics (DZA), spanning key areas in multi-messenger and gravitational…
Project manager for Canadian GRAIN at UBC Vancouver
Under the direction of the Project Lead Scientist at the University of British Columbia, the incumbent will act as the Project Manager for the Canadian Gravitational-wave Astrophysics Infrastructure Network (GRAIN).…
Postdoc Position to work for the Einstein Telescope Experiment in Cracow
A person employed as an adjunct (post-doc) for a fixed period up to 33 Months at the Department of Cosmic Ray Research and Neutrino Studies – NZ15 at IFJ PAN…
Director Position at SISSA, Trieste
The International School for Advanced Studies (Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati, known as SISSA) seeks candidates for the position of Director of the School. SISSA is a public University…
Gravitational Wave Cosmology: From Theory to Experiments in Swansea
This PhD studentship offers the chance to develop an ambitious research project at the interface of theory and experiment in gravitational-wave physics and cosmology. Working closely with experienced faculty, the…
PhD Fellowship in Physics or Computer Science for the LISA gravitaional-wave Mission in Stavanger
The University of Stavanger invites applications for a PhD Fellowship in Physics or Computer Science within the LISA gravitational-wave mission. Application deadline: April 9th, 2026. The University of Stavanger invites…
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,…
DESY-Fellowships in Experimental Particle Physics
For our location in Hamburg we are seeking: DESY-Fellowships in Experimental Particle PhysicsRemuneration Group 13 | Limited: 2+1 years | Starting date: between 01.07.2026 and 01.01.2027 | ID: FHFE001/2026 |…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 twoPhD positions in the field ofgravitational-waves and numerical relativity (theory)commencing on August, 1. 2026We…
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.…
Postdoc Position in Gravitational Physics at ZARM, Bremen
The University of Bremen is one of Germany’s leading universities in terms of third-party funding and research. The Centre for Applied Space Technology and Microgravity (ZARM) is a scientific institute…
Expressions of interest for a PhD position in Theoretical Physics in Trento
The Theoretical Gravitation and Cosmology group at the University of Trento might have one funded PhD position starting in November 2026 and supervised by Prof. Massimiliano Rinaldi.The selection process is…
Research Software Engineer for Open Galaxy Catalogue Infrastructure in Gravitational-Wave Cosmology at Laboratoire des 2 infinis Toulouse
The research engineer will participate in the design, prototyping, development, and deployment of software and digital infrastructures for large-scale galaxy catalogues and community-driven data platforms, in the context of gravitational-wave…
Call for Applications: Director of IFAE Barcelona
The Institut de FÃsica d’Altes Energies (IFAE) is seeking applicants for a new Director. IFAE is a consortium of the Generalitat de Catalunya and the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)…
ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme Madrid, Noordwijk
To increase the scientific return from its space science missions, ESA welcomes applications from scientists interested in pursuing research based on publicly available data in the ESA Space Science Archives.…
Postdoctoral Position at University of Toulouse, Laboratoire de Physique Théorique à Toulouse
The Laboratory of Theoretical Physics in Toulouse has an opening for a two-year postdoctoral position in the field of one-dimensional quantum many-body systems. The starting date is flexible (latest January…
Junior position in theoretical physics at the Institut de Physique Theorique CEA Saclay
The Institut de Physique Theorique (IPhT) invites applications for a junior-level permanent position in physics. The position is opened for researchers working on phenomenology of the standard models of the…
Junior position in theoretical physics at the Institut de Physique Theorique CEA Saclay
The Institut de Physique Theorique (IPhT) invites applications for a junior-level permanent position, opened for researchers working on foundational and theoretical-physics aspects of AI in a broad sense. This includes…
Postdoc in gravitational wave phenomenology and data Analysis at NICPB, Tallinn
The GW group at NICPB, Tallinn invites applications for a postdoctoral position in GW phenomenology and data analysis. The position is initially for two years, with the possibility of renewal…
PhD student position in Experimental Particle Physics at SDU in Odense
The Astroparticle and Dark Matter group at the Center for Cosmology and Particle Physics Phenomenology (CP3) at the Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy at the University of Southern Denmark…
PhD position in GW detectors University of Münster
The Institute for Nuclear Physics in the Faculty of Physics at the University of Münster, Germany, is seeking to fill the position of a Doctoral Research Associate (Wissenschaftlicher MitarbeiterIn, salary…
Call for Expressions of Interest – ATRAE Scientist Position (permanent) with IFAE
The Institut de FÃsica d’Altes Energies (IFAE) invites expressions of interest from outstanding researchers to join its Gravitational Waves Group, working on the Virgo, LIGO, and Einstein Telescope collaborations, in…
Call for Applications: Director Position at EGO
The position of Director of the European Gravitational Observatory (EGO) is open, and applications are now being invited. POSITION SUMMARY The Director is the legal representative of the EGO Consortium…
PhD Position at University of Auckland in New Zealand
The University of Auckland in New Zealand is seeking a highly motivated and skilled student with a strong background in physics, mathematics, statistics, computer science, or a related discipline to…
Deputy System Engineer – Scientific Instrumentation for Space Missions at AEI Hannover
The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute) is a world-leading center specializing in gravitational physics, gravitational-wave research, and precision laser interferometry. The institute has more than 400…
Test Engineer at AEI Hannover
The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute, AEI) is a world-leading research center specializing in gravitational physics, gravitational-wave detection, and precision laser interferometry. With more than 400…
Postdoc position GW Instrumentation at the University of Antwerp
The Department of Physics in the Faculty of Science is looking for a full-time (100%) postdoctoral scholarship holder in the field of Physics or a related field.The Particle Physics research…
Tenure Track/Faculty Position in Physics at SISSA
The Physics Area at the “Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati” (SISSA) in Trieste, Italy, invites expressions of interest for a faculty position from outstanding female candidates with a strong…
Openings for Multiple Postdoctoral Positions at ICTP-AP Beijing
The International Centre for Theoretical Physics – Asia Pacific (ICTP-AP), at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), will open multiple postdoctoral positions in 2026. The positions will provide…
