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The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Louisiana State University (LSU) invites applications for an open rank tenure track faculty position at the assistant professor, tenure-track associate professor, or tenured professor level. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, theoretical gravity, including quantum and semiclassical gravity, quantum field theory in curved spacetime, relativistic quantum information, numerical relativity, time domain and multimessenger astrophysics, computational high energy astrophysics, nuclear astrophysics, and relativistic plasma astrophysics. 

The appointment will be made at the rank commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, achievements, and the duties of the position. Candidates at all three ranks are encouraged to apply.

The Department consists of faculty working in a broad range of disciplines, including theoretical and observational astrophysics, astroparticle and multimessenger astrophysics, neutrino physics, atomic, molecular, and optical physics, quantum information science, theoretical and experimental condensed matter physics, materials science, theoretical and experimental high energy physics and nuclear physics, theoretical general relativity and quantum gravity, experimental gravitational wave detection, and medical physics.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy is one of LSU’s premier research departments with 52 faculty members, 19 postdoctoral researchers, 123 graduate students, and 18 staff. Grants and contracts support totals more than $8.5 million per year. Major research facilities available to faculty include a 1.5 GeV synchrotron light source at LSU’s Louisiana Light Source, the NSF’s Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO) located in Livingston Parish less than 30 minutes from LSU, and the Center for Computation and Technology (CCT), an interdisciplinary research center with excellent supercomputing facilities. See https://www.lsu.edu/physics/ for complete information.

LSU, located in Baton Rouge about 70 miles from New Orleans, is the flagship institution of the Louisiana State University System. It is a Research I university with an enrollment of 37,825 students, including 4,704 at the graduate level. For more information, visit the http://www.lsu.edu.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to establish or strengthen an independent research program, teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, supervise graduate student research, and participate in appropriate departmental and professional service. The candidate will be expected to develop collaborations within the Department and across related units at LSU.

Required Qualifications: (All levels) PhD in physics, astronomy, or a closely related field.

(Assistant professor) Candidates who have completed all requirements for the doctorate except the dissertation will be considered, provided the degree is conferred by the employment start date; and clearly demonstrate potential for excellence in research, teaching, and other scholarly activity.

(Associate professor) Minimum of three years as an assistant professor or equivalent experience and have a sustained record of scholarly productivity, evidence of research and teaching excellence, experience in student mentoring, and professional recognition.

(Professor) Minimum of five years of experience as an associate professor or equivalent experience and have a distinguished and sustained record of research, teaching, mentoring, leadership, and professional service, together with national and/or international recognition appropriate to the field.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:
All candidates must provide a record appropriate to their career stage of research excellence or clear potential for research excellence, as evidenced by peer reviewed publications or comparable scholarly contributions, and a commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in physics and astronomy.
Attach ALL documents under the Resume/CV section of the application. Applicants must provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research experience and accomplishments, research plan, teaching philosophy, statement of broader impacts, and the names and contact information for at least three references. Official transcripts are required prior to hire.
For questions or additional information, please contact Dr. Jorge Pulin at pullin(at)lsu.edu.
The anticipated hire date is Fall 2027. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. The committee will start reviewing applications on October 15 and will continue until the position is filled.

Skills Needed:

Preferred Skills:

Posting Date:
September 28, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
March 24, 2027

Additional Position Information:

Background Check – An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits – LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR(at)lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.

We invite applications for a 5-year position as Operation Director for the SCIENCE Makerspace at the Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. The Faculty of Science is committed to sustainably continuing the Makerspace activities at the end of the 5-year period, providing the possibility for extending the position long-term.

About the SCIENCE Makerspace

We are establishing a top-tier Makerspace at the Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, spearheaded by the Department of Computer Science (DIKU), Niels Bohr Institute (NBI), and the Department of Science Education (IND). The SCIENCE Makerspace vision is built upon a foundation of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) and aims to create an inclusive learning environment that bridges disciplines, supports different ways of learning, and attracts students with diverse backgrounds and interests. Everyone is welcome, and no prior knowledge of makerspaces, machines, or materials is required.

The SCIENCE Makerspace will be established as a 600 sqm facility centrally located at Nørre Campus, with a budget of 42 million DKK over 5 years supported by the Novo Nordisk Foundation. The Makerspace is expected to host 1-3 university courses per academic quarter, independent projects for BSc/MSc/PhD students, and be a venue for extracurricular workshops and ‘blue sky’ ideas from faculty and students. The Makerspace will also facilitate the integration between traditional and non-traditional forms of knowledge production within an Expert-in-residence program.

The Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen is one of Scandinavia’s largest science faculties, with over 4,000 staff, ~9,000 students, and an annual turnover exceeding DKK 3 billion, located in the heart of Copenhagen. SCIENCE hosts 12 departments spanning a breadth of disciplines from molecular biology and chemistry to mathematics, computer science, and geoscience, united by a commitment to curiosity-driven, high-impact research.

Description of the position

We offer a unique opportunity for you to become the Operation Director of the ‘yet-to-be-build’ 600 sqm SCIENCE Makerspace centrally placed at the Northen Campus in Copenhagen. The SCIENCE Makerspace vision is to design, build and run an inclusive and innovative learning space that bridges disciplines, allows for multi-modal learning activities, and attracts a diversified and balanced cohort of students from different educational programs (BSc, MSc, PhD) across the 12 Departments.

The Operations Director will direct the SCIENCE Makerspace and be the manager for the Makerspace team. The Operation Director is responsible for ensuring that principles for DEIB are mainstreamed in all decisions in the Makerspace.

You will be part of the core decision-making on how to organize, establish, and run the ‘one-of-a-kind’ Makerspace. You will collaborate with committed faculty from DIKU, NBI, and IND in the establishing phases, and with the Deanery for Education for long-term engagement across the departments in making the Makerspace vision a reality.

You will be part of hiring the team who will run the makerspace together with you including Technical Lab Manager, Lab Technician, and a group of student mentors.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of creating something new, in the largest university in Denmark, which fundamentally will change how we organize teaching and learning at the SCIENCE departments.

You will need four core competences to succeed in the position:

1. You will need skills and expertise which allow you to strategize and develop ideas which will foster success for the SCIENCE Makerspace vision. This includes the work of identifying and understanding upcoming challenges for e.g. DEIB [DK3] (organizationally, socially, technically, and spatially) and finding solutions, while pro-actively execute required actions. Further, the Operation director must be able to function within an ‘entrepreneurial atmosphere’ where everything is not settled yet.
2. You will need leadership and management competences which will allow you to lead a mixed Makerspace team of both highly skilled lab manager and lab technicians whose work requires levels of trust and autonomy, as well as student mentors who need clear instructions and guidance.
3. You will need to navigate and understand the organizational and social structures of academia and university life, this includes considering the intrinsic motivation of researchers/teachers and PhD students, and how they might differ for MSc/BSc students. Such competence can arrive from your own experience during your education and does not require that you have worked in a university setting previously.
4. You need interest in ‘making’ and Makerspaces. Furthermore, it is important that you consider consulting relevant experts about their views and perspectives, which will allow you to take qualitatively and well-founded decisions about our joint Makerspace.

You will not be a one-person army, instead you will have three main groups with different types of competences and experiences you can draw on in the position, including the Makerspace team, an experienced team of administrative management colleagues, and the Faculty of SCIENCE teaching committee.

To read more about the vision, plans, and background for the SCIENCE Makerspace, please visit ucphmakerspace.dk

Qualifications

You are pro-active, find solutions where others see barriers, and are excited about being a core part of establishing, building, and running the brand-new SCIENCE Makerspace at University of Copenhagen, Denmark.

You have a relevant higher education or experience from similar positions.

You care for students and want to make it possible for all students at SCIENCE to experience learning activities where ‘making’ plays a role, e.g. as part of courses, project work, tech workshops, and extracurricular activities.

You are committed to the agenda of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), know about Universal Design, and strongly believe that all activities and decisions in the pioneer SCIENCE Makerspace must take into account the multiple, intersecting dimensions of groups including, but not limited to genders, internationality, neurodiversity, socioeconomic backgrounds, and physical feasibility.

Our ideal candidate can be described as:

• Have management experience – potentially from a university or a politically governed organization.
• Demonstrates a high degree of trust under responsibility towards our employees, who are self-driven and accountable. As a manager, you help set the overall direction, contribute to daily well-being and cohesion, and support the development of individual employees and the team, while maintaining an overview of strategic initiatives in collaboration with your staff.
• Has an understanding of others’ work situations, you are able to develop strong collaborative relationships across employees with different educational and professional backgrounds.
• You have personal or professional making experience, pedagogical expertise and DEIB expertise
• You are structured, service-minded, approachable, and able to build commitment to strategic decisions.
• You thrive in a diverse environment with a wide variety of tasks.
• You have collaboration skills and the ability to build networks across professional groups, including across the organization
• You have strong communication skills in English (oral and written) and is ready to learn Danish.

Living in Copenhagen

The university is situated in Copenhagen, which is consistently rated among the world’s top 10 most livable cities. Located in Denmark, ranked in the top three happiest countries globally, Copenhagen boasts a vibrant culture, rich in music, theater, and community organizations. Life for families is made easier via a publicly supported daycare and healthcare system, dual-career opportunities, maternity/parental leave, and six weeks of annual vacation. International candidates may find information on living and working in Denmark. Useful information is also available at the university’s International Staff Mobility (ISM) office, which offers a variety of services to international researchers coming to and working at the University of Copenhagen.

Terms of employment

The Operation Director reports to the Head of Administration, Department of Computer Science, Camilla Lillholm. You will be employed as a senior consultant with managerial responsibility in accordance with the collective agreement for academics in the state sector. There is an opportunity to negotiate additional allowances based on qualifications.

Note that Denmark protects the economic, social, and physical well-being of its workers, which includes robust health care, childcare, elder care, and other generous benefits. Thus, direct salary comparisons across nations are typically not meaningful.

Further information

For dedicated information on the new Makerspace, go here: ucphmakerspace.dk

You are welcome to contact Head of Administration, Department of Computer Science, Camilla Lillholm (camillaj@di.ku.dk), or the Academic Director Professor Pernille Bjørn (pernille.bjorn@di.ku.dk) if you have any inquiries about the position.

Filing of application

As part of the application for the position, please write and submit a 1-page appendix labeled “Core Competences – NAME” in English, where you answer the below questions (one paragraph for each question), considering the description of the position as well as the SCIENCE Makerspace vision, which you can read more about at ucphmakerspace.dk.
You are not allowed to use AI when writing the appendix. The questions are:

1. What is your approach for leadership and management of the SCIENCE Makerspace
2. What makes you excited about the SCIENCE Makerspace?
3. What do you expect will be the most challenging part of making the SCIENCE Makerspace vision a reality?

Please submit your application, including appendix, CV and relevant documentation, electronically via the Job Portal (click the link “APPLY FOR THE POSITION” at the bottom of the advertisement), so that it reaches us no later than 14 November 2026. We expect to hold interviews on 27 November 2026 and 4 December 2026.

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion, or sexual orientation. Appointments will be based solely on qualifications.

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The Department of Physics in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Florida has an opening for a full-time (1.0 FTE), nine-month, tenure-accruing Assistant Professor in experimental particle astrophysics to begin August 16, 2027. 

We seek highly qualified candidates from areas related to current and novel experimental dark matter direct detection searches. This position offers the opportunity to interact with and build upon the Department’s extensive research efforts in related and complementary directions, including dark matter detection (ADMX, ALPS, SuperCDMS), experimental particle physics (Belle II, COHERENT, CMS, DUNE, SBND), gravitational wave detection (LIGO, LISA, NANOGrav), theoretical astrophysics, and condensed matter physics. It also provides access to the world-class HiPerGator research computing center.

The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. degree. Potential for establishing a well-recognized research program, excellence in teaching, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate student body is essential. Relevant postdoctoral research experience is preferred.

Applications must be submitted online at https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/541316/assistant-professor-astrophysics and should include: (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae with publication list, (3) a research statement, (4) a teaching statement (in which you are welcome to discuss outreach activities and other contributions you have undertaken to enhance student experience), (5) a statement of broader impacts (as described by the National Science Foundation) of past or planned future activities, (6) at least three confidential letters of reference. Reference providers will only be notified and provided an upload link once the application is submitted in full, so early completion of an application is highly recommended.

To ensure full consideration, applications and letters of reference must be submitted by November 8, 2026. Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. For more information, please contact Prof. Tarek Saab (tsaab(at)ufl.edu).

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The Department of Physics at McGill University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the fields of Transient Astrophysics, Astroparticle Physics, and/or Multi-Messenger Astrophysics. The anticipated start date for this position is August 1, 2027. Applications start November 15, 2026 - open until filled.

The Department of Physics is a diverse, research-intensive unit that provides outstanding undergraduate and graduate programs and fosters a collegial and collaborative environment. The Department has strong research efforts in astrophysics, biophysics, condensed matter physics, cosmology, particle and nuclear physics including particle astrophysics, and quantum science. Members of the Department benefit from the services of effective and dedicated staff.

Candidates are required to hold a PhD in astrophysics or a related field. Postdoctoral or equivalent experience is desirable. Candidates must further demonstrate excellence in research and teaching. Excellence in research is evidenced by peer reviewed publications/contributions of high impact, strong endorsements by referees of international standing and the quality of the research statement submitted as part of the application. Excellence in teaching is demonstrated by the quality of communications skills, statements on teaching and equity, diversity and inclusiveness submitted as part of the application, recommendation letters and, for short-listed applicants, the quality of a colloquium delivered during the on-site interview.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing an independent and externally funded research program of international scope in an area of Transient Astrophysics, Astroparticle Physics, and/or Multi-Messenger Astrophysics. This program will complement and strengthen existing research activities within the Department. The Department offers a vibrant research environment with strong connections to major Canadian and international facilities and collaborations, including CHIME, CHORD, HERA, HIRAX, SKA, SNOLAB, the Arthur B. McDonald Canadian Astroparticle Physics Research Institute, and others. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to become a member of the Trottier Space Institute. The candidate’s research can be focused on observations, modelling, simulations, theory, and/or instrumentation. The successful candidate will also teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, share in the administrative responsibilities of the department and university, play an active role in the advising and mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students, and will contribute to the collaborative, collegial and inclusive atmosphere of the department.

Salary will be negotiable, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a complete application package consisting of: • a cover letter that addresses the full scope of the job requirements • a curriculum vitae, including a list of publications • a statement of research interests (up to 3 pages) including a discussion of previous contributions and future plans • a concise statement of teaching philosophy and interests (up to 2 pages) • a statement regarding equity, diversity, and inclusiveness • Names and contact information of at least 3 referees who will be asked to provide confidential reference letters shortly after the initial application submission.

Materials must be submitted through the Workday platform – link available at our website at www.physics.mcgill.ca . Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2026; applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.

Applicants do not need to be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, or to hold a current Canadian work permit, in order to apply for this position. The successful candidate must be authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based. Where required, McGill will support the successful candidate through the applicable immigration and work-authorization processes.

McGill University is an English-language University where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

Inquiries about the position are welcome and may be addressed to the Chair of the Physics Department, Professor Kenneth Ragan (ragan(at)physics.mcgill.ca).

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The Australian National University (ANU) is seeking to appoint the Director of the ANU Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA). Please note advertising closes on Sunday 11 October 2026, 11:55 pm AEDT.

RSAA is recognised both nationally and internationally as a leading research institute in astronomy and astrophysics. It operates two world-famous observatories and has a long history of research and technical development at the forefront of the field. RSAA also hosts the National Space Testing Facility and a Laser Space-Communication Optical Ground Station. The School’s mission is to advance the observational and theoretical frontiers of astronomy and astrophysics and their enabling technologies.

Reporting to the Dean of the ANU College of Science and Medicine, the RSAA Director provides leadership, develops strategic capability and fosters excellence across the range of the School’s activities including research, education, technology development, and external engagement. The Director is responsible for enabling academic and professional staff to deliver high-quality research, teaching, policy, and practice outcomes aligned with the University’s strategic priorities. Additionally, the Director oversees the management of the School, including academic, financial, and staffing operations.

For a confidential discussion and/or a copy of the information booklet, please contact Priyanka Gaitonde, Executive Search Business Partner, ANU Executive Search on +61 473 426 084 or executivesearch(AT)anu.edu.au.

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The Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics at the University of Chicago invites applications for Assistant Professor and Associate Professor. We are interested in outstanding scientists who use theoretical, computational, and/or observational approaches to study any aspect of the “Extreme Universe”, including multi-messenger/time-domain Astronomy and high-energy/plasma Astrophysics. The ideal candidate would pursue an original research program in the Department, possibly complementing our existing strengths in cosmology, observational astronomy, galaxy formation, and exoplanets.

Computational astrophysics is supported by access to high-performance computing through the Research Computing Center at the University and through connections to Fermilab and Argonne National Laboratory, which hosts the Aurora exascale supercomputer.

Department members are also involved in the Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics, the Enrico Fermi Institute, Fermilab, and Argonne National Laboratory; they play leading roles in a wide range of research projects, including the Simons Observatory, Rubin Observatory’s Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST), Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO), South Pole Telescope (SPT), X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM), high-energy neutrino experiments such as RNO-G and PUEO, and many others; more details can be found at the Department website. The University of Chicago is a founding partner of the Giant Magellan Telescope, and members of the Department have access to the twin 6.5-m Magellan Telescopes.

All University departments and institutes are charged with building a faculty from a diversity of backgrounds and with diverse viewpoints, to cultivate an inclusive community that values freedom of expression, and to welcome and support all their members. The successful candidate will conduct an independent research program and teach and advise undergraduate and graduate students.

The salary range for these positions is as follows:

Assistant Professor: $120,000- $130,000

Associate Professor: $135,000- $150,000

This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment. Individuals may be eligible for summer salary. This position may be eligible for housing support and a taxable moving allowance.

These positions are benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook (https://mybenefits.nfp.com/UChicago/benefits-guide/).

Qualifications: Assistant Professor: All requirements for a Ph.D. in Physics, Astrophysics or a closely related field must be completed prior to the start of the appointment, expected to be July 1, 2027 or later.

Associate Professor: A Ph.D. in astrophysics or a closely related field is required. Additionally, evidence of leadership in the field and successful independent research record is required.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must apply online through the University of Chicago academic careers website at the following links:

Assistant Professor: https://apply.interfolio.com/192963

Associate Professor: https://apply.interfolio.com/192965

Review of applications will begin on November 16, 2026 and will continue until the positions are filled.

The following materials are required: • cover letter; • curriculum vitae • list of publications • research statement • teaching statement (which should include information about the candidate’s teaching and mentoring activities, teaching philosophy and goals, and should also, where possible, include a description of the candidate’s experience in teaching and mentoring students, research or teaching assistants, or postdoctoral fellows, and in fostering their learning and ability to do research).

Assistant Professor only: applicants are required to request three confidential letters of recommendation via Interfolio

Associate Professor only: contact information for three references is required

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination (https://www.uchicago.edu/non-discrimination).

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity(at)uchicago.edu with their request.

The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.

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Swinburne University of Technology is currently advertising an ongoing Senior Lecturer (Level C) position in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, based within the Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing in Melbourne, Australia. 

The role includes research and teaching in astrophysics, with a particular focus on gravitational-wave research, working closely with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav).

Under a Special Measure pursuant to Section 12(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic), applications are open to suitably qualified people who identify as women. Applications Close: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 11:30pm AEST.

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Gravitational wave (GW) physics has opened a new observational window into the Universe, enabling fundamental tests of gravity, probing compact objects and fundamental physics, and providing new constraints on cosmology. With next-generation observatories including LIGO, the Einstein Telescope, LISA, NanoGrav/PTA and the Simons Observatory reaching new sensitivities or coming online, the field is at an exciting point in its development. 

The Department of Physics at Imperial College London has internationally leading expertise in theoretical and experimental physics, spanning astrophysics, cosmology, gravity, fundamental physics and precision measurement. We seek an outstanding academic to join us as an Assistant or Associate Professor in Gravitational Wave Physics.

This appointment represents a strategic investment in a priority growth area for the Department. It is an exceptional opportunity to build or further develop a world-class research programme, strengthen Imperial’s engagement with major international GW collaborations, and inspire the next generation of physicists.

The successful candidate will join Imperial’s Physics of the Universe research community, which brings together world-leading researchers across cosmology, astrophysics, gravitational and fundamental physics, with strong opportunities for collaboration across the Department and wider University.

We welcome applications across the full breadth of gravitational wave physics, including theoretical, computational, observational and experimental approaches. Candidates should have an excellent research record appropriate to their career stage and a commitment to high-quality teaching, supervision and academic citizenship.

The appointment is full-time and open-ended, based at Imperial’s South Kensington Campus in London, with an anticipated start date after 1 January 2027.

Closing date: 30 September 2026.

Please see here or at the Imperial College London job listing for full details, person specification and application information.

The Department of Physics at Imperial College London seeks an outstanding academic to join us as an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Gravitational Wave Physics. 
Closing date: 30 September 2026, 23:59 hours Midnight BST
It is anticipated that this appointment would commence after 1 January 2027.

Gravitational wave (GW) physics has opened an entirely new observational window into the Universe – enabling fundamental tests of gravity, probing the fundamental laws of nature, properties of compact objects, and offering unprecedented constraints on cosmology. With next-generation observatories including LIGO, the Einstein Telescope, LISA, NanoGrav/PTA, and the Simons Observatory either reaching new sensitivities or coming online imminently, the field is at an extraordinary inflection point.

The Department of Physics at Imperial has internationally leading expertise in theoretical and experimental physics, spanning astrophysics, cosmology, gravity, fundamental physics and precision measurement. It is consistently ranked among the very best in the UK and worldwide. This is an exceptional opportunity to extend the existing expertise at Imperial by building your own world-class research group, lead Imperial’s engagement with major international GW collaborations, and inspire the next generation of physicists.

We are seeking an outstanding academic who is committed to excellence in research, teaching, and academic citizenship. We welcome applications from candidates across the full breadth of gravitational wave physics, spanning theoretical, computational, observational and experimental approaches.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• A PhD in Physics or in a closely related field, or equivalent.
• A strong research record with publications of outstanding quality.
• A clear plan to build or further develop an internationally leading research programme that enhances the Department’s profile.
• Commitment to high-quality teaching and supervision of students.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills appropriate to your career stage.
• At the Assistant Professor level, you will have clear potential to develop an international reputation in Gravitational Wave Physics.
• At the Associate Professor level, you will have an established profile and emerging international recognition in Gravitational Wave Physics.

Further information

Closing date: 30 September 2026, 23:59 hours Midnight BST

It is anticipated that this appointment would commence after 1 January 2027.

The Department of Physics is part of the Faculty of Natural Sciences at Imperial College London. We are an internationally renowned Physics department, which enables us to create groups of international standing, and with sufficient scale and critical mass, that they influence the research agenda and attract the world’s top researchers. The Department is structured into five Research Communities that drive new research directions: Light, Matter, Physics of Particles, Physics of the Universe, and Space, Plasma and Climate.

The Universe Community hosts world-leading researchers across cosmology, astrophysics, gravitational and fundamental physics, and this appointment represents a strategic investment in a priority growth area for the Department. Staff can associate with multiple Communities, providing the flexibility needed to tackle multidisciplinary challenges.

Imperial College is committed to equality of opportunity, eliminating discrimination and fostering an inclusive workplace culture. The

Department of Physics is also proud to hold an Athena SWAN Silver Award, recognising our commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and thriving community. We value the strength that comes from diverse perspectives, and we warmly welcome applications from talented people of all backgrounds, and particularly those underrepresented in physics, to join our vibrant community supported by initiatives that promote collaboration, inclusivity, and professional development.

Find out more about our inclusive environment.

If you would like more information or have specific queries about the role, please contact: Professor Stefan Söldner-Rembold, Head of Department – s.soldner-rembold(at)imperial.ac.uk or Professor Claudia de Rham, Head of the Universe Community and Professor of Theoretical Physics – c.de-rham(at)imperial.ac.uk.

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the Physics Knowledge Hub – physicsconnect(at)imperial.ac.uk.

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