Two PhD positions on gravitational-wave astronomy at the University of Balearic Islands

[Cecilio García Quirós]

Dear colleagues,

We would appreciate it if you could share the following PhD opportunities with anyone who might be interested.

We are offering two fully funded PhD positions at the Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, in the field of gravitational-wave astronomy. There are two positions available:

• PROJECT A (PI Dr. Ornella Juliana Piccinni): One project will focus on the development of novel data analysis methods for the search and characterization of continuous gravitational waves and dark matter candidates, with applications to current and future detectors.
• PROJECT B (PI Dr. Cecilio Garcia-Quiros): The second project will focus on the modelling of gravitational-wave signals from compact binary systems and on the development of data analysis methods for the parameter estimation of these systems using current and next-generation gravitational-wave observatories.

The successful candidate will join the GRAVITY research group at the IAC3, an internationally recognised team with a leading role in gravitational-wave science. The group is a major contributor to the LIGO–Virgo–KAGRA (LVK) Collaboration as well as the next generation of gravitational-wave observatories LISA and Einstein Telescope. As part of the GRAVITY group, the successful candidate will work within a vibrant international research environment, collaborating with scientists from leading institutions worldwide and contributing to cutting-edge research. For more information about the institute see https://iac3.uib.es/

For more information about the positions, eligibility requirements, and the application procedure please send a CV and a short statement of interest to ornella....@uib.es for PROJECT A and cecilio...@uib.es for PROJECT B before 27 July.

The deadline for submitting the formal application and all required supporting documents through the University application is 18 September 2026. The successful candidates are expected to start their contracts on 1 November 2026.

Please feel free to forward this announcement to candidates who may be interested.

Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in Physics or a closely related field. Candidates who have not yet completed their master's degree are also encouraged to apply, provided that they obtain their master's degree before the start of the contract on 1 November 2026. By the contract start date, all successful candidates must have completed both degrees and accumulated at least 300 ECTS credits.

Thank you very much for your help.