The Department of Physics at Tokyo Metropolitan University invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position in theoretical gravitational physics. The position is funded by the KAKENHI Challenging Research project “Foundations of Non-Hermitian Gravitational Physics and Exploration of Black Hole Gravitational Waves” (project period: April 2026–March 2029; Principal Investigator: Hayato Motohashi). Application deadline August 25th, 2026.
Black-hole gravitational radiation can be viewed as waves in an open system. By combining this perspective with concepts of non-Hermitian physics developed in fields such as nuclear physics and condensed-matter physics, the project aims to establish a new interdisciplinary research area, “non-Hermitian gravitational physics.”
The successful candidate is expected to work with Prof. Motohashi on topics related to the project. Possible topics include black-hole perturbation theory, quasinormal modes, exceptional points, avoided crossings, resonant excitation, non-Hermitian physics, ringdown gravitational waves, and black-hole spectroscopy.
Candidates with expertise in general relativity, black-hole perturbation theory, gravitational waves, mathematical physics, numerical relativity, scientific computing, or related areas are encouraged to apply. Prior experience with non-Hermitian physics is welcome but not required.
The position is expected to start in November 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter, depending on administrative procedures and the candidate’s situation. The position is funded until March 2029, subject to annual renewal, mutual agreement, and the regulations of Tokyo Metropolitan University.
Applicants should submit:
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Publication list
Summary of previous research (1–2 pages)
Research statement describing future research interests (1–2 pages)
Two reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site)
Applications should be submitted through AcademicJobsOnline. Applications will be reviewed after the deadline.
The theory group of the Laboratoire de Physique Subatomique et de Cosmologie (LPSC) in Grenoble invites applications for a Junior Professor Chair in the field of "New Precision and New Frontiers in Theoretical Particle Physics". Application deadline: September 2nd, 2026.
This is a tenure-track CNRS position which comes with a dedicated financial environment (200k€ over six years) and includes teaching activities in a higher education institution. It is initially a fixed-term contract under public law for a duration of 3 to 6 years. Following evaluation of scientific value and professional aptitude by a tenure commission, tenure will be granted directly as a CNRS Senior Researcher (Directeur de Recherche, DR).
The LPSC is one of four eligible host laboratories. The profile for the LPSC is broadly defined around (but not limited to!) symmetry breaking phenomena, with a primary focus on electroweak symmetry breaking beyond the Standard Model —for instance, within the framework of extended scalar sectors, grand unified models, composite models, or supersymmetric realizations. This ranges from model-building aspects to precision calculations, and from phenomenological studies for colliders to cosmological consequences, e.g. regarding dark matter. Candidates working on adjacent topics are equally welcome to apply.
The successful candidate is expected to develop an ambitious research program, taking advantage of the local theoretical and experimental activities as well as the regional cluster of laboratories (including CERN which is only two hours away).
Further information including eligibility requirements and instructions how to apply are available at the link below.
Despite the short deadline, interested candidates are strongly encouraged to contact us to discuss any questions regarding the position, the research project, the LPSC, etc., etc.
Contact: Kraml, Sabine (sabine.kraml(at)lpsc.in2p3.fr); Smith, Christopher (chsmith(at)lpsc.in2p3.fr)
The Centre de Physique Théorique (CPT) in Marseille invites applications for the CNRS Junior Professor Chair "New Precision and New Frontiers in Theoretical Particle Physics" (NouvPaTh). This is a CNRS position, and CPT is among the eligible host laboratories. The chair runs for three to six years, depending on the successful candidate's experience, and is designed to lead to a senior tenured position as CNRS Research Director. It comes with €200,000 in start-up funds. Application deadline is September 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CEST.
Teaching duties will total approximately 40 hours per year for the duration of the tenure-track period and will be arranged with the local Physics Department upon appointment.
About the candidate CPT’s Particle Theory group is seeking outstanding candidates working in lattice QCD and, more broadly, in lattice gauge theory, with applications to particle, hadronic, and nuclear physics phenomenology relevant to the search for new fundamental physics in current and future experiments. Expertise in innovative approaches to overcoming the limitations of current methods, such as machine learning, quantum computing, or tensor networks, is an asset. Candidates working in closely related areas of phenomenology, using complementary techniques such as low-energy effective field theories, are also welcome. In all cases, we seek a theorist able to build an independent research program that strengthens and complements existing particle theory activities at CPT.
Candidates interested in joining CPT’s Particle Theory group are warmly encouraged to contact Laurent Lellouch (laurent.lellouch@cnrs.fr).
About the Particle Theory group and CPT The group comprises six permanent researchers (Aoife Bharucha, Jérôme Charles, Antoine Gérardin, Marc Knecht, Laurent Lellouch, and Savvas Zafeiropoulos), three postdoctoral fellows, and one PhD student. It focuses on particle and hadronic physics phenomenology, with and without lattice QCD.
CPT is a research institute on the campus of Aix-Marseille University. Its roughly 50 permanent staff and 40 PhD students and postdoctoral fellows carry out theoretical research across a wide range of fields, including quantum gravity and cosmology. The university is also home to strong research institutes in experimental particle physics, cosmology, astroparticle physics, and astrophysics (CPPM, LAM).
Applying Instructions for applying, further information, and the official description of the position are available at the link below. The deadline is September 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CEST.
Our team is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Women and members of underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
The STAR Institute at the University of Liège, Belgium invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position to work with the OGrav group, starting on November 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.
The postdoctoral researcher will focus on deep-learning-based Newtonian Noise subtraction for the Einstein Telescope. The work will include the development, implementation, and in-situ tests of the method on the E-TEST prototype developed in Liège by Prof. Christophe Collette. The successful candidate will also collaborate with members of the Applied Geophysics (APGEO) group led by Prof. Frédéric Nguyen, and the Belgian gravitational-wave community (GraviBel/BelGrav).
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED / PROFILE
A PhD in science, engineering, applied sciences, or a related field;
Strong knowledge of machine-learning and deep-learning methods and practical experience with modern machine-learning tools;
Applicants must not have spent more than 24 months as residents of Belgium over the last 3 years.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
The selection procedure will be in accordance with the regulations of the University of Liège. Our institutional policy is based on diversity and equal opportunities. We select candidates on the basis of their qualities, regardless of age, sexual orientation, origin, beliefs, disability or nationality.
APPLICATIONS
Applications should be sent to maxime.fays(at)uliege.be, specifying the reference number of the post.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
A motivation letter;
A complete curriculum vitae;
A complete publication list;
A short report on previous and current research activities;
Two letters of recommendation, to be sent directly to the above address.
RECRUITMENT CONDITIONS
The position is allocated for 2 years and may be extended to a third year in exceptional cases.
The position includes support for travel to collaboration meetings, workshops, and conferences, with an indicative travel budget of approximately EUR 3,000 per year. Recent comparable postdoctoral contracts at the University of Liège corresponded to a net salary of approximately EUR 2,900 per month, depending on personal circumstances and applicable tax and social security rules.
INFORMATION
Any information concerning the nature of the tasks can be obtained from Prof. Maxime Fays maxime.fays(at)uliege.be
The Institut de Física d'Altes Energies (IFAE) in Barcelona, a Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence, invites applications for a three-year postdoctoral research fellowship in Gravitational Wave (GW) Physics within the framework of the La Caixa Junior Leader Programme in Spain.
The Postdoctoral Junior Leader Fellowships programme aims to recruit outstanding researchers of any nationality who wish to pursue their research careers in Spain or Portugal in the STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). The programme is open to candidates who defended their thesis between September 23, 2019 and September 23, 2024. Application deadline: 23 September 2026, 2:00 pm (Peninsular Spain time).
nterested candidates are encouraged to contact IFAE, which will act as the host institution for the fellowship application.
IFAE is a member of the LIGO and Virgo Collaborations and is actively involved in the Einstein Telescope (ET) project, contributing to its design, research and development, and preparatory activities. Researchers at IFAE have taken on significant responsibilities within the Virgo Collaboration, particularly in the control of stray light inside the interferometer, which is one of the factors limiting its sensitivity. The group plays a major role in the commissioning, operation, and upgrade of the detector. Most recently, IFAE led the construction and installation of new baffles instrumented with photosensors around the Virgo test masses to mitigate stray-light effects.
IFAE is also a major contributor to the Einstein Telescope project. It coordinates the EU Horizon INFRA-DEV project supporting the ET preparatory phase and has leading responsibilities in the design of the detector’s stray-light control systems. In addition, IFAE is deeply involved in detector R&D and optical simulations for ET and collaborates with CERN on the design of the ET vacuum system.
The IFAE research programme covers a broad range of topics in gravitational-wave astrophysics and cosmology using LIGO–Virgo data. Current research includes searches for compact binary coalescence events and measurements of their mass and spin distributions; studies of primordial black holes as dark matter candidates; and searches for axion-like particle signatures in continuous gravitational-wave signals. The group also performs tests of gravity beyond General Relativity and carries out cosmological measurements with gravitational waves, including determinations of the Hubble constant and studies of inflation and phase transitions in the early Universe. In parallel, the group develops novel data-analysis techniques, including deep-learning methods and robust statistical approaches. This research naturally extends to exploring the scientific potential of next-generation gravitational-wave detectors.
For further information, please contact:
Prof. Andrew Lundgren (alundgren(at)ifae.es), Prof. Mario Martínez (mmp@(at)fae.es)
Unveiling the mysteries of the Universe through the analysis of gravitational wave observations from current observatories (Virgo) and future ones (LISA and Einstein Telescope) M/F Application Deadline : 02 September 2026 17:00
Job Description
Summary of the scientific project
The first detection of gravitational waves (GWs) by the LIGO-Virgo collaboration in 2015 was made possible by advances in laser interferometer detectors and the theoretical and numerical development of associated data analysis methods. This achievement marked the beginning of a new type of astronomy, which to date has detected over 300 signals from black hole and neutron star mergers. It promises further exceptional discoveries through the improvement of current detectors (LIGO, Virgo) and the deployment of next-generation detectors (LISA, ET). The scientific project of this Junior Professorial Chair relies on the use of this new type of data to uncover several mysteries of the Universe, such as the state of matter in neutron stars, the expansion rate of the Universe, the nature of dark energy, or the validity of general relativity in extreme regimes.
Summary of the teaching project
At the Faculty of Science and Engineering of the Université de Toulouse, the majority of teaching hours are delivered at the Bachelor’s (Licence) level. In physics, the teacher-researchers require support in both “core” disciplines (e.g., mechanics, electromagnetism, optics) and “related” disciplines (e.g., mathematical and numerical tools). The development of new data analysis algorithms and numerical simulations is a specialty of the L2IT, with mathematical and numerical tools at the heart of the laboratory’s work. Contributing to these courses is particularly motivating for the L2IT, as they provide an opportunity to introduce students to its research fields. Additionally, the recruited individual will be able to contribute to teaching the physics of the infinitely large (general relativity, astrophysics, data analysis methods) within the dynamic Master’s programs that focus on the science of the Universe.
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Holders of a doctorate or a PhD or equivalent degree or applicants who have gained scientific qualifications or carried out scientific work deemed to be of an equivalent level.There is no restriction on the age or nationality of applicants. All CNRS positions are accessible to people with disabilities, with special arrangements for tests made necessary by the nature of the disability
Your Work Environment
Host Lab Strategy
The Laboratoire des 2 Infinis – Toulouse (L2IT), established in 2020, focuses on the study of the two infinities—the infinitely large and the infinitely small—and the phenomena that govern them, as well as the connections between the two. This includes, for example, the study of the Higgs boson and its role in the evolution of the Universe, or the emission of gravitational waves (GWs) and their propagation. The L2IT’s distinctive feature is its specialization in scientific data modeling and analysis. In this field, gravitational waves present unique challenges, such as data dominated by numerous overlapping signals and noise. The recruited individual will advance these topics, thereby strengthening the emerging L2IT team. The Toulouse site already has a strong track record in the design of space-based gravitational wave detectors and the study of astrophysical objects that emit gravitational waves. This chair will forge strong collaborations while bringing the L2IT’s specific research perspective to the forefront.
Institution Strategy
The development of gravitational wave astronomy is at the heart of the CNRS’s scientific priorities. The CNRS, together with INFN (Italy), initiated the Virgo project as early as 1991 and has been deeply involved in instrumental developments for over twenty years. These investments led to the first detection in 2015. And more than 300 sources have been detected since. This new messenger allows us to study the Universe from a dynamic perspective of mass and provides complementary information to data obtained by electromagnetic observatories. Current observatories have transformed our understanding of the phenomena at play in the most massive objects, enabling their use as probes for cosmology and the study of strong-field gravity. The next generation of instruments, including the European Einstein Telescope (ET) and the space-based LISA detector, will allow us to observe a very large fraction of the Universe, all the way back to the formation of the first objects. The CNRS plays a major role in these studies, with over a hundred scientists and as many engineers involved in this field. The proposed junior professorial chair aligns with this momentum, reinforcing the CNRS’s efforts and supporting the exploitation of these observatories.
International Strategy
The past decade has marked the beginning of a new era in cosmology and astrophysics. Indeed, the first detection of gravitational waves (GWs) has opened a new window on the Universe, providing previously inaccessible insights. This breakthrough has sparked significant global efforts to exploit these new observations, particularly in Europe, the United States, Japan, China, and India, reflecting the worldwide enthusiasm for future discoveries in cosmology and fundamental physics. The recruited individual will be a member of the international Virgo collaboration, which operates one of the three currently active ground-based GW detectors. They will also join the LISA consortium, which is preparing the only space-based mission for GW detection: the European Space Agency’s (ESA) LISA mission, with NASA as a major junior partner. Their involvement will bring significant international visibility to both the L2IT and the Université de Toulouse.
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
Annual salary from 54 600 Euros to 57 800 Euros depending on professionnal experience.
Total funding
200k€
Annual leave and RTT
44 jours
Remote Working practice and compensation
Pratique et indemnisation du TT
Transport
Prise en charge à 75% du coût et forfait mobilité durable jusqu’à 300€
Research Policy
Open Science
The CNRS is developing a strong policy in favor of open science. Open science consists of making research results “as accessible as possible and closed as necessary”. As such, the CNRS aims to make 100% of the texts of publications resulting from the work of its laboratories accessible , in particular through deposit in HAL. The data produced must also be made available and reusable, except for specific restrictions. In addition, the guiding principles of individual evaluation have been revised in accordance with the DORA declaration, to be more qualitative and to take into account all facets of the researcher’s profession.
Science and society
The relationship between science and society is now recognized as a full dimension of scientific activity. The project will develop this dimension in synergy with all the partners. The resulting research work will contribute to informing public decision-making. Participatory science initiatives may be initiated with actors from the project’s socio-economic and cultural eco-system.
Scientific dissemination
The dissemination of the results will be done through world-class scientific productions: publications, patents, software… In addition, the results will be communicated to various targets such as scientific communities, media, decision makers, general public, schools, etc., with an adapted calendar. Specific tools may be developed such as websites, newsletters, meetings, international symposia, summer schools and conferences.
About the offer
Offer reference
CPJ-2026-024
CN Section(s) / Research Area
Interactions, particles, nuclei, from laboratory to cosmos
About the CNRS
The CNRS is a major player in fundamental research on a global scale. The CNRS is the only French organization active in all scientific fields. Its unique position as a multi-specialist allows it to bring together different disciplines to address the most important challenges of the contemporary world, in connection with the actors of change.
The position is part of project “Developing ET Noise Budget: Reliability, Accessibility and Completeness.” The project will develop reliable, documented, and publicly accessible ET noise budgets for detector-design decisions; expand models for effects such as control noise, scattered light, and Newtonian noise; and help build a robust open-source software framework based on pygwinc.
The role combines scientific modelling, Python software development, verification and review of detector-noise models, and close collaboration with European ET experts and partner projects.
We are seeking an experienced postdoctoral researcher with a PhD in physics or a related field, strong quantitative modelling and Python skills, and interest or experience in gravitational-wave detectors, interferometry, precision metrology, controls, or scientific software. Experience with Git-based development, testing, documentation, code review, pygwinc, FINESSE, IfoCAD, or related tools is particularly welcome.
Application deadline: 17 August 2026
Please finde here full advertisement and application details.
The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) has as its goal the development of gravitational wave physics and astronomy. The LIGO Laboratory is managed by Caltech and MIT, and is funded by the National Science Foundation. It operates observatory sites equipped with laser interferometric detectors at Hanford, Washington and Livingston, Louisiana, which have made the first confirmed detection of gravitational waves. A vigorous LIGO Laboratory R&D program supports the development of enhancements to the LIGO detector and development of future detectors and detector technologies.
The LIGO Laboratory anticipates having one or possibly more experiment/instrumentation postdoctoral research positions at one or more of the LIGO sites – Caltech, MIT and at the two LIGO Observatories in Hanford, WA and Livingston, LA – as positions become available. Hires will be made based on the availability of funding. Successful applicants will interact with faculty members Rana Adhikari and Lee McCuller (Caltech) and Matt Evans and Nergis Mavalvala (MIT) as well as the Lab’s extensive network of experienced researchers and personnel. Successful applicants will be involved in the operation of the world’s most sensitive interferometers, and/or the R&D program for future detector improvements. Examples include optimizing the squeezing of the vacuum to minimize quantum noise, a prototype cryogenic interferometer, using machine learning for nonlinear feedback control, devising techniques to quell opto-mechanical instabilities that can disable the interferometers, and designing new suspension systems for 100 kg test masses. We seek candidates across a broad range of disciplines. Expertise related to modeling, data analysis, electronics, laser and quantum optics, vibration isolation and control systems is desirable. Most importantly, candidates should be broadly trained scientists, willing to learn new experimental and analytical techniques, and ready to share in the excitement of building, operating and observing with a gravitational-wave observatory. A list of former postdocs at LIGO Hanford and LIGO Livingston is available here . Appointments at the post-doctoral level will initially be for one-year with the possibility of renewal for up to two subsequent years.
Applications for postdoctoral research positions with LIGO Laboratory should indicate which of the LIGO sites (Caltech, MIT, Hanford, or Livingston), if any, are preferred by the applicant, and which (if any) are likely to be unworkable. Caltech and MIT are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers. Women, minorities, veterans, and disabled persons are encouraged to apply. Applications should be submitted through Academic Jobs Online and include curriculum vitae , list of publications (with refereed articles noted), and the names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three or more references. Please also attach a research statement describing past experience and current and future research interests (3-4 pages). Applicants should request that three or more letters of recommendations be submitted directly through Academic Jobs Online. Consideration of applications will begin on November 15 but will also continue throughout the academic year and until all positions are filled.
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), California Institute of Technology, invites applications for a Staff Scientist position working on Gravitational Wave science. JPL offers a unique research environment that bridges the gap between fundamental science and space-mission implementation. We are committed to fostering an enriching, rewarding research environment with strong support for professional and personal development. Applications received by August 15, 2026 will receive full consideration.
Responsibilities:
We are looking for an innovative Scientist III to play a pivotal role in developing data analysis algorithms for the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA). As JPL expands its capabilities in low-frequency gravitational-wave astronomy, this role is essential for developing the sophisticated pipelines required to untangle complex, overlapping signals in order to transition noisy data into astrophysical insight.
The successful candidate will make contributions in one or more of the following areas:
Develop Core Pipelines: Design, implement, and validate novel data analysis algorithms, noise reduction algorithms, low-latency alert pipelines, and global-fit architectures tailored for low-frequency gravitational-wave data.
Bridge Theory and Data Integrate instrumental, environmental, and astrophysical systematics into robust statistical frameworks to isolate faint cosmological and astrophysical signals from instrument noise and background signals.
Leverage the Caltech-JPL Ecosystem: Actively collaborate with JPL’s Galaxies and/or Cosmology Groups, Caltech’s Theoretical Astrophysics Relativity (TAPIR) group, and experts across Caltech’s Division of Physics, Mathematics, and Astronomy (PMA).
Strengthen US LISA ties: Work collaboratively to strengthen ties across the NASA LISA ecosystem at GSFC, MSFC, and JPL.
Astrophysical Modeling: Advance and connect theoretical models to data analysis pipelines through development of individual source waveform models and/or astrophysical populations.
Shape Long-Term Capabilities: Help develop future space-based mission concepts, ground-segment architectures, and enabling data technologies for the next generation of space physics.
Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, or a related discipline with a minimum of 3 years of post-doctoral or relevant research experience.
Deep technical foundation in gravitational-wave data analysis methodologies.
Proven track record of scientific excellence in gravitational-wave astronomy, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and presentations at major international conferences.
Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to thrive within a highly collaborative, multi-institutional team environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with a proactive commitment to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and dynamic research culture.
Desired Skills:
Direct experience developing data analysis algorithms, astrophysical models, or software frameworks for gravitational wave observatories.
Proficiency in applying machine learning or advanced data science methodologies to complex, continuous astrophysical datasets.
Broader expertise in multi-messenger astrophysics or related fields of cosmology (e.g., ground-based GW networks, pulsar timing arrays, or cosmic microwave background analysis).
Demonstrated potential or experience in successfully proposing for research funds as a Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator.
Note:
Complete applications must include:
Cover Letter: Describing your vision for your role at JPL as a leader and contributor to the field of space-based gravitational-wave science.
Curriculum Vitae: Including a bibliography of peer-reviewed and other publications.
Research Statement: Detailing your research experience and future research objectives (no more than 3 pages).
References: Contact information for at least three professional reference writers.
Applications received by August 15, 2026 will receive full consideration.
JPL has a catalog of benefits and perks that span from the traditional to the unique. This includes a variety of health, dental, vision, wellbeing, and retirement plans, paid time off, learning, rideshare, childcare, flexible schedule, parental leave and many more. Our focus is on work-life balance, and living healthy, fulfilling lives as we Dare Mighty Things Together. For benefits eligible positions, benefits are effective the first day of the month coincident with or immediately following the employee’s start date.
The quantum gravity team at the Centre de Physique Théorique in Marseille invites applications for one two-year junior postdoctoral position starting in early 2027. The position can start any time after December 1, 2026, but no later than April 1, 2027.
The candidate must have completed their PhD before the starting date and have less than two years of postdoctoral experience. The group consists of four permanent members — Alejandro Perez, Pietro Donà, Simone Speziale, and Carlo Rovelli – and currently includes five PhD students and two postdocs.
The successful candidate is expected to collaborate, though not exclusively, with team members on their projects, engage with PhD students, and contribute to organizing the group’s activities. The team focuses on quantum gravity, quantum information aspects of quantum gravity, black hole physics, and asymptotic symmetries in general relativity.
The salary will follow the French academic pay scale for postdocs, with an estimated net salary of approximately 2400 EUR per month.
Interested applicants should submit a CV, a list of publications, and a research statement compiled in a single PDF file by filling out this form: https://forms.gle/176ziCgsdQxdk7B49
Applicants should also provide the names and contact details of up to two referees, whom we will contact directly for letters of recommendation.