PhD in Theoretical Particle Physics — GravNet Lab

IFAE; Bellaterra; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

IFAE in Barcelona, Spain, invites applications for two PhD positions in the GravNet theoretical group. The positions start Spring 2027 for four years and are funded by the ERC Synergy GravNet grant.

Applications should be submitted by January 14, 2027 for full consideration; positions remain open until filled. The successful candidates will join the GravNet-IFAE group to develop theoretical aspects of the project.

Qualifications

• Master Degree in Physics or related topics.
• Must satisfy requirements to be admitted in Physics PhD program at the start of the position.

Responsibilities

• Develop theoretical aspects of GravNet project and related searches for high frequency gravitational waves.
• Model and simulate detector response to gravitational waves and different sources.
• Generate realistic sensitivity calculations and explore network configurations.
• Collaborate with GravNet-IFAE group and other project partners to advance proposal outcomes.

Education

Master in Physics

Job description

IFAE in Barcelona, Spain, invites applications for two PhD positions in the GravNet theoretical group. The positions start Spring 2027 for four years and are funded by the ERC Synergy GravNet grant.

Applications should be submitted by January 14, 2027 for full consideration; positions remain open until filled. The successful candidates will join the GravNet-IFAE group to develop theoretical aspects of the project.