Organisation/Company Universitat de les Illes Balears Research Field Astronomy » Astrophysics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 20 Jun 2025 - 23:55 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 1 Sep 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Reference Number 2024-2025_8_115 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
The successful candidate will primarily be involved in the following objectives: (1) data modelling and analysis of compact binary coalescence (CBC) gravitational wave signals, contributing to synergies between gravitational wave modelling and data analysis. This includes work within the framework of the group’s contributions to the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA collaborations, as well as ongoing preparations for the Einstein Telescope (ET) and LISA missions.
This position will play a key role in strengthening our research team and enhancing our ability to respond flexibly to the challenges and discoveries brought about by new observational data.
Research in the gravitational physics group 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 David Keitel, Xisco Jiménez-Forteza, Antoni Ramos, Pep Covas and Jaume Carot, as well as several post-doctoral researchers and PhD students.
For further details see http://grg.uib.es .
Institution: Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) / University of the Balearic Islands (UIB)
A PhD in Physics, Astrophysics, Mathematics or related fields
Specific Requirements
Research experience in gravitational wave physics at postgraduate level is required, as well as membership in one of
the international collaborations in the field (LIGO, Virgo, KAGRA, LISA, Einstein Telescope).
• Solid problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking
• The ability to work independently and effective time management skills, whilst also collaborating in a team-oriented research environment
• Curiosity, creativity and a desire to contribute to cutting-edge research in gravitational wave physics.
A solid command of spoken and written English for technical communication and writing scientific documents
Prior experience
The successful candidate should have over four years of research experience in gravitational wave physics.
In addition, they should be experienced in developing and implementing theoretical models for astrophysical sources, including binary compact object systems (black holes and neutron stars). Moreover, they should be familiar with programming languages and environments relevant to simulations and
modelling, such as C/C++, Python, Fortran, Mathematica or Julia.
Years of Research Experience 1 - 4
Internal Application form(s) needed
Compensation may be higher where the successful candidate accredits recognised professional experience.
National Social Security Insurance (Public Health Insurance)
Planned end date of the tasks subject to the contract: Wednesday, Setember 30, 2026
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.
Selection process
In accordance with article 8 of the REGULATORY AGREEMENT 145140 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
i. The relevant Pro-Vice-Chancellor for research (or delegated representative) as chair.
ii. The supervisor (or delegated representative).
iii. The members of the Research Area Assessment Committee (CARAI).
iv. One or more expert members in the topic pertaining to the recruitment and chosen by the chair of the committee, where applicable.
v. The head of FORHU (or delegated representative), as secretary, who may speak but not vote.
Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) / University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) Country Spain Geofield
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