Positions
Postdoc positions at ICTP in Trieste
Several postdoctoral positions will be available in ICTP’s High Energy, Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics (HECAP) section with an expected starting date in October 2026. Appointments will be for 2+1 years.…
PhD Studentships in Gravity at University of Nottingham
We invite applications for PhD positions in gravitational physics at the School of Mathematical Sciences of the University of Nottingham. We are seeking applicants in several areas of research listed…
PhD Position for gravitational-wave data analysis using machine learning in Louvain
The gravitational-wave (GW) group of the University of Louvain (UCLouvain, Belgium), hosted at the Centre for Cosmology, Particle Physics and Phenomenology (CP3) of the Research Institute in Mathematics and Physics…
Weinberg fellowships in gravitation, multi-messenger astrophysics and AI/ML in Austin
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…
PhD positions in “Gravity at the Extreme: from Theory to Observation” at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics in Potsdam
The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute, AEI) in Potsdam, Germany, announces the opening of several PhD positions at the IMPRS “Gravity at the Extreme: from Theory…
Postdoc position in theoretical gravitational physics (M/F) in Lyon
The candidate will work on topics in classical general relativity (black holes, gravitational waves, asymptotic structure, symmetries) as well as aspects of the quantum theory (holography). Application deadline: November 24th,…
Multiple funded PhD positions available at the U²GRC
Multiple funded PhD positions are available at the UMass Dartmouth and University of Rhode Island gravity research group. We seek candidates for multiple, fully-funded PhD positions at UMass Dartmouth and…
Fellowship opportunities and postdoctoral position in gravitational-wave physics, Mallorca, Spain
The GRAVITY group at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) invites expressions of interest from strong candidates we could support for competitive fellowships at various levels: junior postdocs, senior…
Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor Position at University of Mass Dartmouth
The Department of Physics in the College of Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor position. This is a full-time academic year, non-tenure-track…
Data Analysis Postdoctoral position at the LIGO Laboratory
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…
Instrument/Experiment Postdoctoral position at the LIGO Laboratory
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…
Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Astrophysics at Université de Montréal
The Department of Physics at the Faculty of Arts and Science is seeking an Assistant Professor of Astrophsics. The successful candidate will develop an internationally recognized research program in observational,…
Postdoctoral Position in Numerical Relativity and Fundamental Physics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is inviting applications for a postdoctoral position in numerical relativity and fundamental physics. The successful candidate will work with Prof. Helvi Witek and her team,…
Postdoctoral positions in Computational Relativistic Astrophysics division at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics in Potsdam
The “Computational Relativistic Astrophysics” division at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (the Albert Einstein Institute) in Potsdam led by Masaru Shibata (director) announces the opening of postdoc appointments.…
Postdoctoral Position on Gravitational Wave Astronomy and Astrophysics in Mumbai
A postdoctoral position is available from March 2025 or later on Gravitational Wave Astronomy and Astrophysics in the research group of Suvodip Mukherjee at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research…
Postdocs on GWs and gravitational lensing at IFT, Madrid
IFT (Madrid, Spain) invites applications for 1–2 postdoctoral positions in gravitational waves and gravitational lensing, funded by CSIC-MAX and “Atracción de Talento” grants. The positions will start in October 2026…
Postdoc position in experimental GW physics at the Gravity Exploration Institute, Cardiff
The Gravity Exploration Institute at Cardiff University is seeking a postdoc (called ‘research associate’ in the UK) in gravitational-wave experimentation and instrument simulation. Closing date for the application is 13…
Research assistant in the field of theoretical physics/gravitation theory in Jena
The Institute of Theoretical Physics at the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy has a vacancy for Research assistant in the field of theoretical physics/gravitation Theory. It is part-time positions at…
LIGO Scientific Collaboration Postdoctoral Position in the CGCA at UWM
The Leonard E. Parker Center for Gravitation, Cosmology, and Astrophysics (CGCA) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) invites applications for a postdoctoral position working with Prof. Brady and Prof. Creighton…
Postdoc position at the Institute of Nuclear Physics PAN in Cracow Poland
The Henryk Niewodniczański Institute of Nuclear Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences offers a postdoc position to support the development of the Einstein Telescope. Application deadline: November 5th 2025.…
Postdoc position (3 years) in Madrid
We invite applications for a 3-year postdoctoral research position in the field of cosmology and gravitational wave data analysis. The successful candidate will join the Instituto de Estructura de la…
Two postdoc positions at Syracuse University
Syracuse University is seeking two gravitational-wave experimentalist postdocs. The positions begin on or around January 1, 2026. Postdoc in High Power Laser Applications under Professor Craig Cahillane, who is working…
Tenure-track Research Assistant position opening at GSSI
The Gran Sasso Science Institute (GSSI) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level (equivalent to “RTT” in the Italian academic system). This is a tenure-track appointment…
Data Preprocessing Engineer for the LISA Space Mission M/F at LTE Paris
The LISA (Laser Interferometer Space Antenna) space mission will allow the detection of low frequency gravitational waves and will have a large scientific impact in various fields such as astrophysics,…
PhD position in Numerical Relativity in Jena
Applications are invited for a PhD position in Numerical Relativity at the Theoretical Physics Institute (TPI) FSU Jena, Germany.The successful applicant will join the team led by Prof. Sebastiano Bernuzzi…
PhD positions at the International Helmholtz-Weizmann Research School on Multimessenger Astronomy
The school aims at bringing highly qualified and motivated graduate students to the forefront of the field of Multimessenger astronomy through a world-class international training environment. PhD students will work…
PhD Program in Astronomy and Astrophysics at Leiden University
Leiden Observatory invites applications for approximately 6-10 new PhD positions. The four-year PhD program consists mostly of research under the supervision of one or more faculty members. Positions are available…
ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme
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.…
PhD and Postdoctoral positions at GRAPPA University of Amsterdam
We invite applications for one or more in general relativity, gravitational wave astrophysics, and dark matter phenomenology, funded by the ERC Advanced Grant “De Tenebris” (PI: Prof. Gianfranco Bertone) and…
Postdoctoral Position on Extreme Mass Ratio Inspirals and QPEs in Leiden
Leiden Observatory invites applications for a postdoctoral position on theoretical and computational astrophysical studies of gravitational wave-related phenomena, with a strong preference for Extreme Mass Ratio Inspirals (EMRIs), and Quasi-Periodic…
Postdoc Positions at the University of Chicago
Multiple postdoctoral positions in gravitational-wave science, as well as general relativity, astrophysics, and cosmology more broadly, are available at UChicago. Of particular interest to the LIGO/GW community may be the…
PhD Fellowships in Gravitational Physics at NBI Copenhagen
The Center of Gravity at the Niels Bohr Institute invites expressions of interest for PhD Fellowships in Gravitational Physics (in particular black-hole and gravitational-wave physics) for a fixed period of…
Postdoctoral fellowships in gravitational physics and gravitational-wave astronomy at Johns Hopkins University
The William H. Miller III Department of Physics and Astronomy at Johns Hopkins University invites applications for postdoctoral fellowships in the general area of gravitational physics and gravitational-wave astronomy. These…
Postdoctoral and Assistant Professor Fellowships in Gravitational Physics at NBI Copenhagen
The Center of Gravity at the Niels Bohr Institute invites expressions of interest for Postdoctoral Fellowships in multiple fields related to Gravitational Physics and Gravitational Wave Astrophysics for a fixed…
Postdoctoral positions at University College Dublin
The Relativity group at University College Dublin (UCD) invites expressions of interest for multiple ERC-funded postdoctoral positions in gravitational wave source modelling, with a focus on small mass-ratio binaries. The…
Call of interest for postdocs at SISSA, Trieste
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…
ETpathfinder Visiting Scientists Programme Open For Applications
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 positions in Gravitational-Wave Physics and Astrophysics at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics in Potsdam
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…
