Tenure-Track Leader in Gravitational-Wave Physics RyC 2026

IFAE; Cerdanyola del Vallés; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ramón y Cajal Fellowship Programme at IFAE invites expressions of interest for a Tenure-Track Position in Gravitational-Wave Physics in Barcelona, Spain. The RyC fellow will lead their own research programme, define experimental directions, and contribute to LIGO/Virgo operations and the Einstein Telescope roadmap.

IFAE emphasizes prospective independence, leadership, and success in securing competitive funding. Contact details and further information are provided by IFAE as host institution.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated potential to secure competitive research funding.
• Ability to lead their own research programmes and define a strategic path for a research group.

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition and development of IFAE’s experimental programme.
• Contribute to operation and upgrade of the LIGO and Virgo detectors.
• Contribute to the R&D roadmap for the Einstein Telescope.
• Support the evaluation and potential ERC grant opportunities.

Skills

Research leadership

Funding potential

Own research program

GW detector upgrade

Job description

The Ramón y Cajal Fellowship Programme at IFAE invites expressions of interest for a Tenure-Track Position in Gravitational-Wave Physics in Barcelona, Spain. The RyC fellow will lead their own research programme, define experimental directions, and contribute to LIGO/Virgo operations and the Einstein Telescope roadmap.

IFAE emphasizes prospective independence, leadership, and success in securing competitive funding. Contact details and further information are provided by IFAE as host institution.