2025-2026_4_331 - A post-doctoral research contract in gravitational wave physics

Organisation/Company Universitat de les Illes Balears Research Field Astronomy » Astrophysics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 15 Jan 2026 - 23:55 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 14 Apr 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Reference Number _4_331 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description The Institute of Applied Computing and Community Code (IAC3, ) is seeking to hire post-doctoral research staff to contribute to computational research activities for the HiTech-IAC3-BIO Platform in the area of gravitational wave physics. The position offers candidates the opportunity to directly participate in top-flight international projects such as the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, Einstein Telescope and LISA Consortium, as well as strengthen our involvement in analysing the most recent data from the fourth LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA observation run. IAC3 is an interdisciplinary research centre home to over 60 researchers from six consolidated research groups within the departments of physics, and mathematics and computer science at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB). Research in the gravitational physics group (GRAVITY) at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) spans a wide range of topics, including gravitational wave data analysis, waveform modelling and numerical relativity simulations. The group has access to its own high-performance computing cluster, as well as to external resources such as the MareNostrum supercomputer and the LIGO Data Grid. Moreover, it is an active member of leading international collaborations. The group comprises PIs Alicia Sintes and Sascha Husa, and faculty members D. Keitel, X. Jiménez-Forteza, A. Ramos, P. Covas, O. Piccinni, C. Palenzuea, F. Ábalos and J. Carot, as well as several post-doctoral researchers and PhD students. For further details see . PI: Alicia Magdalena Sintes Olives Funding body: Direcció general de Política Universitària i Recerca, Conselleria de Fons Europeus, Universitat i Cultura. Cofinançat per la Unió Europea Institution: Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) / University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) A PhD in Physics, Astrophysics or related fields. Specific Requirements The successful candidate must have at least three years of research experience in gravitational wave physics at postgraduate level, as well as be a member of one of the international collaborations in the field (LIGO, Virgo, KAGRA, LISA or Einstein Telescope). Solid analytical skills and the ability to solve complex problems The ability to work independently and for effective time management, whilst also collaborating in a team-oriented research environment Scientific curiosity, creativity and a strong desire to contribute to advancing knowledge in gravitational wave physics. Language requisites A solid command of spoken and written English for technical communication and scientific writing. Prior experience At least three years of experience in gravitational wave physics. Eligibility criteria Curricular merits in the field (max. 40 points). Qualifications in the specialist area (max. 20 points), other (max. 5 points). Video curriculum and, if applicable, personal interview (max. 20 points). Experience in the field (max. 15 points). E.g.: > 3 years (10 points), < 3 years (5 points). Other merits (max. +5 points). E.g.: recommendation letters. Eligibility threshold: 60 points. Years of Research Experience 1 - 4 Internal Application form(s) needed National Social Security Insurance (Public Health Insurance) Planned end date of the tasks subject to the contract: Monday, May 31, 2027 Selection process In accordance with article 8 of the REGULATORY AGREEMENT of 15th June 2022 that approves the regulation governing the recruitment of research staff under chapter 6 allocation of the university budget, as well as technical or operational research staff. Selection comitee The relevant Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research (or person s/he delegates), as chair. The management team for the relevant department. The members of the Research Area Assessment Committee (CARAI). Three experts in the field pertaining to recruitment, where appropriate, appointed by the chair of the committee, having heard from the management team of the department. The head of the Management Office for the Research Promotion and Human Resources Programme (or person s/he delegates), acting as secretary, who may speak but not vote. The contract may be extended up to September 2027. #J-18808-Ljbffr