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The gravitational-wave physics group at SISSA (Trieste, Italy) invites expressions of interest for several postdoctoral research positions on the following topics: numerical-relativity simulations; environmental effects for binary systems; gravitational-wave data analysis and machine learning; waveform modeling. The positions will start in the fall of 2026 and will be for two years, with possible extension conditional on satisfactory performance. These positions will be part of the GWSKy ERC synergy project.

Applications should consist of a cover letter, a CV, a publication list, a research statement and three reference letters, and should be received by December 19th to receive full consideration.

Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Research statement
• Publication list
• Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site help popup)

And anything else requested in the position description.

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The ETpathfinder Visiting Scientists Programme provides funding to welcome researchers and engineers to our ETpathfinder R&D facility in Maastricht, the Netherlands. This program is designed for senior scientists and engineers, postdoctoral researchers and experienced PhD students who wish to engage with cutting-edge interferometric technology while contributing their expertise to advance our experimental capabilities.

ETpathfinder serves as a R&D fieldlab facility for developing technologies that will enable future -generation gravitational wave detectors, such as Einstein Telescope. Our research focuses on high-precision interferometry with cryogenic silicon test masses, seismic isolation systems, optics, photonics, quantum noise reduction, controls and environmental monitoring as well as on engineering, systems engineering, integration and cleanliness aspects.

For any questions or enquiries, please contact us via etpf-visiting-scientist-prog(at)nikhef.nl

Applications can be submitted via this webpage.

The "Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity" (ACR) department at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute, AEI) in Potsdam announces the opening of several postdoctoral appointments, which will be available at different levels, depending on experience and seniority, and can last from 2 to 5 years. We also have openings as part of the ERC-Synergy Grant  “Making Sense of the Unexpected in the Gravitational-Wave Sky”, one opening as part of the Simons Collaboration on Black Holes and Strong Gravity, and one opening for a postdoctoral position as part of the Center of Gravity. For the latter, the successful candidate will spend the first two years at the AEI and the subsequent two years at the Niels Bohr Institute in Copenhagen. The ACR department also offers Max Planck Fellowships to non-German scientists. Information on those fellowships and explanations on how to apply are summarized here. We are particularly interested in hiring creative and highly motivated candidates who are at ease working both collaboratively and independently in a vibrant, interdisciplinary, and synergistic group.

The ACR department, led by Alessandra Buonanno, is composed of about 45 scientists, including three permanent research group leaders, Jonathan Gair, Harald Pfeiffer and Jan Steinhoff, and the five-year research group leader Miguel Zumalacarregui. The department also hosts several long and short-term visitors, and has ties with the Physics Department at the University of Maryland, the Humboldt University in Berlin, and the University of Potsdam.

The ACR department is interested in  many aspects of gravitational-wave astronomy, including (i) analytical modeling of gravitational dynamics and radiation (effective field theory, post-Newtonian and post-Minkowskian expansions, gravitational self-force approach, perturbation theory and effective-one-body formalism), (ii) numerical relativity, most notably simulations in vacuum of compact objects on bound and unbound orbits in general relativity and alternative gravity theories, (iii) observation (including searches and detector characterization) and interpretation of data from gravitational-wave detectors on the ground (LIGO, Virgo, KAGRA, Cosmic Explorer, Einstein Telescope) and in space (LISA), (iv)  techniques for the acceleration of gravitational-wave inference, including machine learning, (v) astrophysics of compact objects and bi-nary’s formation scenarios, (vi) cosmography with gravitational waves (including dark energy, dark matter, gravitational lensing), and (vii) tests of gravity in the strong-field and highly dynamical regimes.

The ACR department participates in many international collaborations: the Simulating extreme Spacetimes Collaboration (SXS), the LIGO Scientific Collaboration (LSC),  the Einstein Telescope (ET) Collaboration, the LISA Consortium, and the LISA Distributed Data Processing Centre (DDPC), where our department plays a leading role in waveform generation and the global fit deep analysis.

Currently, the ACR department operates a high-performance compute cluster, Urania, with ~6,050 cores, a high-throughput compute cluster, Hypatia, with ~12,000 cores, and two servers, Saraswati and Lakshmi, each with 8 A100 GPUs. Those clusters are in the process of being extended. They are used to run numerical-relativity simulations of gravitational-wave sources, and to carry out source modeling and data-analysis studies for current and future gravitational-wave detectors.

To apply, please submit your application via our job portal here.

You will be asked to upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications and a statement of past and future research activities of not more than 3 pages (excluding references). Applicants will need to indicate the names of three referees for recommendation letters. Please register an account with our job portal and fill in the contact information for the referees well before the deadline, so that reference letters can be received in time. Referees will receive an email with instructions on how to upload their letters. In case of technical problems with the application form, please contact jobs @ aei.mpg.de.

Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline for full consideration is November 25, 2025, including reception of reference letters. The anticipated start date of the positions is Fall 2026. Applications will be considered until all positions are filled.

The salary and social benefits (e.g. health insurance) are based on the collective labor agreement “TVöD Bund” for the German public sector, usually at pay grade E13 (if the qualifications according to TVöD are met). A projection of the gross and net salary based on the TVöD regulations will be prepared in case an offer is made.

The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or national origin. The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individual. The AEI and the Max Planck Society welcome persons with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusion (Code of Conduct). The institute promotes a healthy work-life balance by offering all employees a family support service, cooperation with a nearby international kindergarten, as well as an in-house parent-child office and nursing room.

For further information please contact acr-jobs @ aei.mpg.de.

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The Center for Gravitational Physics (CGP) within the Weinberg Institute at the University of Texas at Austin invites applicants for multiple Weinberg Institute Postdoctoral Fellowships. These are full-time postdoctoral positions starting in September 2026.

This position is open to candidates in gravitational-wave physics, astrophysics and data analysis, especially in (but not limited to) the areas of:

(1) Cosmological inference with gravitational-wave observations
(2) Applications of AI/ML techniques broadly to astrophysics, cosmology or gravitational wave data analysis
(3) Nuclear astrophysics with gravitational-wave observations
(4) Gravitational-wave multimessenger astrophysics
(5) Numerical simulations of compact binaries

Applicants must submit a cover letter (no more than 1 page), CV, list of publications, a short statement of research interests (no more than 3 pages in length) and arrange to have at least three letters of reference uploaded to AJO. Applications are due November 21, 2025. The completion of a PhD is required prior to the beginning of this appointment. The initial appointment is for two years, with the possibility of extension to a third year subject to available funding and research performance.

Inquiries may be sent to Profs. Hsin-Yu Chen (hsinyu(at)austin.utexas.edu) or Jay Wadekar (jay.wadekar(at)utexas.edu).

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. The Archives host data from all current and past ESA space science missions in astronomy, planetary science, and heliophysics.

The ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme is open to scientists at all career levels who are affiliated with institutes in ESA Member States and Cooperating States (note that all visits must comply with the ESA Security Directives, which may necessitate additional checks). Early-career scientists are particularly encouraged to apply, including PhD students (see below). We encourage applications from women and minorities. The peer-review evaluation process is anonymised to ensure equal opportunities for all applicants.

Residence lasts typically between one and three months, also distributed over multiple visits, depending on the complexity of the research project. The research projects can be carried out at ESAC (Madrid, Spain) and at ESTEC (Noordwijk, Netherlands). To offset the expenses incurred by visitors, ESA covers travel costs from and to the home institution and provides support for lodging expenses and meals.

During their stay, visiting scientists have the opportunity to interact with archive and mission specialists for questions on the retrieval, calibration, and analysis of archival data. In principle, all areas of space research covered by ESA science missions can be supported. To ensure that technical expertise in the specific area of interest is available at ESAC or ESTEC, applicants should consult the table of expertise and contact the relevant scientists in their field of interest (this is very important). In case of doubts, write to the programme coordinators for assistance at arvp@cosmos.esa.int.

The next deadline for applications is Monday 10 November 2025, 23:59 UTC

Call for applications

Applications can be submitted at any time by sending email to arvp(at)cosmos.esa.int. The email should contain a single PDF document of at most three pages detailing:

• description of the goals of the research project
• public archival data on which help is sought
• which type of expertise you expect to gain
• proposed time and duration of the visit
• expected publications
• contact information

Please keep it short (max 3 pages) and follow the simple template provided here. Note that this is just a template, you can use the font type and size that you prefer (not smaller than 10), but please do not exceed three pages. You must indicate the (expected) year of your PhD.

To prevent unconscious biases, your name, email address, and other contact information (on the third page) will not be visible to reviewers. To help in the process, you must write your application in an “anonymous” way, i.e. do not identify yourself in the text. For instance, do not mention the name of your institute or collaborators in the scientific description of the project (page 1 and 2) and when you are referring to one of your papers, do not write “I have shown that … (Author Name, 2023, Journal, 954, 125)”, but rather write “It has been shown that … (Author Name, 2023, Journal, 954, 125)”. If you identify yourself, the application will not be considered.

We encourage you to contact us if you have any questions about the data that could support your research project. You will find the names of our experts in the various science areas in the table of expertise below. Or write to the programme coordinators for assistance at arvp(at)cosmos.esa.int.

Students

We welcome proposals by graduate students. The proposals can be submitted by the students themselves or in collaboration with their supervisors. If you are a student and would like to visit ESA to learn more about doing science with archival data, make sure that you coordinate and agree your research project with your supervisor. Mention this in the application, but omit the name of the supervisor, otherwise the application is not anonymous.

Deadlines

Applications can be submitted at any time and are reviewed twice a year, with deadlines usually on 30 April and 31 October. The results of the review will be communicated to applicants within about two months of the deadlines. Applicants are encouraged to contact the ESA scientists or the programme coordinators well ahead of the deadlines in order to discuss their research plans.

Applications received by 10 November 2025 (23:59 UTC) will be considered for visits in spring and summer 2026.

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The Institute of Cosmos Sciences of the University of Barcelona (ICCUB) invites applications for a 3-year Postdoctoral position in gravitational wave astronomy, as part of its current call for two postdoctoral positions and one ICCUB Postdoctoral Fellowship, offered under the framework of its Unit of Excellence Maria de Maeztu. Application deadline: November 30th, 2025.

The successful candidate will lead projects spanning both theoretical and data analysis aspects of gravitational wave science. Research topics may include, but not be limited to parameter estimation, gravitational lensing, numerical relativity simulations, detector characterization, mock data generation, neutron star asteroseismology, magnetohydrodynamic modeling of neutron stars and multimessenger signals, stellar/BH dynamics, tests of general relativity, relations to high energy and nuclear physics and connections to holography. The ICCUB is a member of the LVK Collaboration, the Einstein Telescope Collaboration and is contributing to the LISA mission on theoretical models, computing and instrumentation activities. We are also part of the Spanish RedONGRA network (Red Nacional en Ondas Gravitacionales), which fosters national collaboration in gravitational wave research. In addition, we are actively participating in surveys (ESA-Gaia, Weave, SDSS-IV) and EM follow-up missions at various wavelengths (BlackGEM, MAGIC and LSST), which allow scientists at the ICCUB (https://icc.ub.edu/research/gravitational-waves) to build an end-to-end understanding of all steps leading to GW sources. Prior research experience in gravitational wave data analysis is preferred, but not strictly required. Experience with large-scale computation, Bayesian methods, and/or machine learning/AI is considered a plus.

These positions are part of a dynamic and interdisciplinary research environment at one of Europe’s leading centers in cosmology, astrophysics, and particle physics. The Institute of Cosmos Sciences (ICCUB) at the University of Barcelona, established in 2006, focuses on cosmology, astrophysics, particle physics, quantum physics, and nuclear physics. With over 70 scientists, 20 engineers, and 90 postdoctoral researchers and PhD students (35% international), ICCUB collaborates internationally on projects like Gaia, LHCb, Virgo, MAGIC, CTA, and DESI. It also has an Advanced Technology Unit supporting experimental research requiring cutting-edge technology.

Requirements:

Applicants must hold a PhD in Physics, Astrophysics, or a closely related field by the start date of the contract, approximately in October 2026. We are looking for motivated researchers with a strong track record and a collaborative spirit.

Employment Terms:

• Duration: up to 3 years
• Start Date: Preferably by Fall 2026 (flexibility possible for parental or special circumstances)
• Salary:
• Maria de Maeztu Postdoctoral Positions: Approx. 36.360€/year (gross), including full social security and public healthcare coverage for the researcher, spouse or registered partner and children
• ICCUB Postdoctoral Fellowship: Approx. 42.900€/year (gross), including full social security and public healthcare coverage for the researcher, spouse or registered partner and children
• Research Support:
• Fellowship: €8,000/year for travel and training
• Postdoctoral Positions: €5,000/year for travel and training
• Access to ICCUB’s advanced computational infrastructure, training programs, and career development resources

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

ICCUB offers and promotes a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation (for additional information please see the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call or email secretaria@icc.ub.edu with their request.

Application Process:

To apply, please complete the application form and provide contact details for three referees. After submission, you will receive instructions to upload the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Research statement (max 4pp) outlining research experience, interests, research plan and how the candidate’s profiles and research plan would fit with the scientific profile of the position(s)
• Publication List
• Three Reference Letters (referees will be contacted directly)

Reference letters must be sent directly by the referees through the on-line application system (the system will contact these scientists you named, asking them to submit their letters of reference after a few working days).

Note: Applicants should select their preferred job offer.

Note: Your application will only be considered complete once at least two reference letters have been received.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact Esther Pallarès at secretaria@icc.ub.edu.

Deadline

Application deadline: November 30th, 2025
Review of applications will begin immediately after the deadline and will continue until all positions are filled.

Selection process:

The selection process consists of two phases: merit-based evaluation and an interview.

1. Merit-Based Evaluation

The Selection Committee will verify and assess the merits documented by the applicants. The maximum score for this phase is 80 points, distributed across the following categories:

Curriculum Vitae — Maximum: 30 points

The following aspects will be assessed:

• Scientific and technical contributions in the relevant research field.
• Quality and impact of publications, particularly those where the applicant is the lead author.
• Participation in research projects, collaborations, and scientific dissemination activities.
• Teaching experience, supervision of academic work and mentoring (e.g., theses, dissertations).

Alignment with the María de Maeztu Challenge — Maximum: 30 points

The following aspects will be assessed:

• A research statement that is ambitious, innovative, and clearly aligned with the objectives of the María de Maeztu Challenge.
• Potential for high-impact contributions within the proposed research line.
• Strategic use of relevant infrastructures and resources.

Reference Letters — Maximum: 20 points

The following aspects will be assessed:

• Strength and relevance of the recommendations.
• Evidence of the applicant’s research capabilities, independence, and potential for future contributions.

2. Interview: maximum 20 points

Applicants who score at least 50 points in the merit-based evaluation will be invited to an interview. The interview will be conducted in English and may take place online via a video conferencing platform.

Format and Content

• A presentation by the candidate: The presentation will last up to 20 minutes.
• Applicants will present their professional profile, focusing on how it aligns with the position and the María de Maeztu Challenge.
• They will also outline their vision for future scientific development and how they plan to contribute to the research environment.

Following the presentation, the Selection Committee may ask questions related to:

• The applicant’s research background and achievements.
• The proposed research statement.
• Any other relevant aspects of the application.

Scoring Criteria — Maximum: 20 points

• Up to 10 points for the alignment of the applicant’s profile with the objectives of the position.
• Up to 10 points for the clarity, feasibility, and impact of the applicant’s future research vision.

A minimum of 10 points is required to pass the interview phase.

Funding:

These positions are financed by the State Agency for Research of the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities through the “Unit of Excellence María de Maeztu 04/2019-03/2031” awarded to the Institute of Cosmos Sciences, grant CEX2024-001451-M funded by MICIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033.

The Unit of Excellence Maria de Maeztu recognition has been awarded by the Spanish Government in 2025 for the third time to the ICCUB, as a center with a highly competitive strategic research programmes in the frontiers of knowledge.

The Institute of Cosmos Sciences of the University of Barcelona (ICCUB) invites applications for two postdoctoral positions and one ICCUB Postdoctoral Fellowship, offered under the framework of its Unit of Excellence Maria de Maeztu. All positions are funded for up to 3 years. The three scientific profiles are as follows:

Position in Beyond the standard models of cosmology and particle physics
Position in Gravitational wave astronomy
Position in Quantum Resources for Science and Technology

Application deadline: November 30th, 2025

These positions are part of a dynamic and interdisciplinary research environment at one of Europe’s leading centers in cosmology, astrophysics, and particle physics. The Institute of Cosmos Sciences (ICCUB) at the University of Barcelona, established in 2006, focuses on cosmology, astrophysics, particle physics, quantum physics, and nuclear physics. With over 70 scientists, 20 engineers, and 90 postdoctoral researchers and PhD students (35% international), ICCUB collaborates internationally on projects like Gaia, LHCb, Virgo, MAGIC, CTA, and DESI. It also has an Advanced Technology Unit supporting experimental research requiring cutting-edge technology.

Requirements:

Applicants must hold a PhD in Physics, Astrophysics, or a closely related field by the start date of the contract, approximately in October 2026. We are looking for motivated researchers with a strong track record and a collaborative spirit.

Employment Terms:

• Duration: up to 3 years
• Start Date: Preferably by Fall 2026 (flexibility possible for parental or special circumstances)
• Salary:
  • Maria de Maeztu Postdoctoral Positions: Approx. 36.360€/year (gross), including full social security and public healthcare coverage for the researcher, spouse or registered partner and children
  • ICCUB Postdoctoral Fellowship: Approx. 42.900€/year (gross), including full social security and public healthcare coverage for the researcher, spouse or registered partner and children
• Research Support:
  • Fellowship: €8,000/year for travel and training
  • Postdoctoral Positions: €5,000/year for travel and training
• Access to ICCUB’s advanced computational infrastructure, training programs, and career development resources

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

ICCUB offers and promotes a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation (for additional information please see the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call or email secretaria(at)icc.ub.edu with their request.

Application Process:

To apply, please complete the application form and provide contact details for three referees. After submission, you will receive instructions to upload the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Research statement (max 4 pp) outlining research experience, interests, research plan and how the candidate’s profiles and research plan would fit with the scientific profile of the position(s)
• Publication List
• The contact of three Reference Letter writers (referees will be contacted directly)

Reference letters must be sent directly by the referees through the on-line application system (the system will contact these scientists you named, asking them to submit their letters of reference after a few working days). Applications will only be considered once at least two reference letters have been received. Note: Applicants should select their preferred job offer. Note: For questions regarding the application process, please contact Esther Pallarès at secretaria(at)icc.ub.edu. Deadline Application deadline: November 30th, 2025
Review of applications will begin immediately after the deadline and will continue until all positions are filled.

Selection process:

The selection process consists of two phases: merit-based evaluation and an interview. 1. Merit-Based Evaluation The Selection Committee will verify and assess the merits documented by the applicants. The maximum score for this phase is 80 points, distributed across the following categories: Curriculum Vitae — Maximum: 30 points The following aspects will be assessed:

• Scientific and technical contributions in the relevant research field.
• Quality and impact of publications, particularly those where the applicant is the lead author.
• Participation in research projects, collaborations, and scientific dissemination activities.
• Teaching experience, supervision of academic work and mentoring (e.g., theses, dissertations).

Alignment with the María de Maeztu Challenge — Maximum: 30 points The following aspects will be assessed:

• A research statement that is ambitious, innovative, and clearly aligned with the objectives of the María de Maeztu Challenge.
• Potential for high-impact contributions within the proposed research line.
• Strategic use of relevant infrastructures and resources.

Reference Letters — Maximum: 20 points The following aspects will be assessed:

• Strength and relevance of the recommendations.
• Evidence of the applicant’s research capabilities, independence, and potential for future contributions.

2. Interview: maximum 20 points Applicants who score at least 50 points in the merit-based evaluation will be invited to an interview. The interview will be conducted in English and may take place online via a video conferencing platform. Format and Content

• A presentation by the candidate: The presentation will last up to 20 minutes.
• Applicants will present their professional profile, focusing on how it aligns with the position and the María de Maeztu Challenge.
• They will also outline their vision for future scientific development and how they plan to contribute to the research environment.

Following the presentation, the Selection Committee may ask questions related to:

• The applicant’s research background and achievements.
• The proposed research statement.
• Any other relevant aspects of the application.

Scoring Criteria — Maximum: 20 points

• Up to 10 points for the alignment of the applicant’s profile with the objectives of the position.
• Up to 10 points for the clarity, feasibility, and impact of the applicant’s future research vision.

A minimum of 10 points is required to pass the interview phase. Funding: These positions are financed by the State Agency for Research of the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities through the “Unit of Excellence María de Maeztu 04/2019-03/2031” awarded to the Institute of Cosmos Sciences, grant CEX2024-001451-M funded by MICIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033. The Unit of Excellence Maria de Maeztu recognition has been awarded by the Spanish Government in 2025 for the third time to the ICCUB, as a center with a highly competitive strategic research programmes in the frontiers of knowledge.

Global Talent Ireland aims to attract exceptional mid-career and established researchers from across the globe to Ireland. Researchers funded through this programme are required to transfer their research activities from their current location to an Eligible Research Body in Ireland. Given its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, Research Ireland welcomes applications from women and those from historically underserved communities.  

• Deadline for Expression of Interest: 28th August 2025
• Deadline for full-proposal: October 2025
• Duration: 6 years
• Amount: €2.25M to 3.25M (direct costs)

The programme budget includes the resources to build a research team (e.g., staff, consumables and travel) to carry out high-impact, world-class research, and additional start-up costs to support the researcher’s move to Ireland.

The programme comprises two streams: Rising Stars and Research Leaders. High level details are outlined in the table below:

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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; 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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