The research program of the GW group at the VUB includes a variety of topics in the domain of high energy physics and gravitational waves (gravitational wave background, modelling of cosmological sources, data analysis methods, instrumentation). The postdoc will be immersed in a very active group working in these areas.

The research activity of the postdoc will be focused on gravitational wave physics, involving theoretical aspects and data analysis. The gravitational waves group at VUB (A. Mariotti, M. Sakellariadou, A. Sevrin) is part of the Virgo/LIGO collaboration and of the BelGrav network, and it is actively involved in the development of the future observatory Einstein Telescope and its R&D facility ETpathfinder. The group is also part of the FWO IRI projects for developing Essential Technologies for the Einstein Telescope, concerted initiatives involving the VUB, KULeuven, UGent, UHasselt and UAntwerpen to boost gravitational wave research in Flanders. 

The postdoc is expected to strengthen the research in gravitational wave physics and the impact of the VUB group in the GW international collaborations. 

The duration of the position is either 2 or 3 years. The appointment starting date will be defined with the selected candidate, but no later than the end of 2026. 

The application should contain a cover letter, a CV, the list of publications and a research statement (max 2 pages).

The deadline for the submission of the application and of the letters is May 1st, but later applications may still be considered should the position not be filled yet.