2025_1_139 - A pre-doctoral position in gravitational wave physics in the Relativity and Gravitation Research Group at the University of the Balearic Islands

Offer Description
For this call, we are seeking candidates for a pre-doctoral position in the area of gravitational wave physics to strengthen our participation in the LISA and ET collaborations. The selected candidate will study gravitational waves produced during the coalescence of binaries involving boson stars, black holes and/or neutron stars embedded in dark matter clouds, as well as their impact on current (LVK) and future (LISA and ET) gravitational wave observations. 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. The group comprises PIs Alicia Sintes and Sascha Husa (a staff scientist at ICE Barcelona and joint PI on research grants at the UIB), faculty members Carlos Palenzuela, David Keitel and Jaume Carot, as well as several post-doctoral researchers and PhD students. It is involved in the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, the LISA Consortium and the Einstein Telescope project. For further details see .
PI: Francisco Jiménez Forteza
Funding body: Universitat de les Illes Balears
Institution: Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) / University of the Balearic Islands (UIB)
Where to apply Website
Requirements
Research Field Physics » Relativity Education Level Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- A Degree in Physics, Astrophysics, Mathematics or a related field
- A Masters degree in Physics, Astrophysics, Mathematics or a related field
- Pre-admission or admission to the PhD in Physics at the University of the Balearic Islands. A copy of candidates enrolment or admission document to the official PhD in Physics programme for the 2024-25 academic year; otherwise, supporting documentation stating they will be admitted by the contract start date.
The selection committee will consider:
- Whether candidates have a masters degree or are expected to have one by the start date of the contract, related to the contents listed in the specific requirements
Specific Requirements
Experience in modelling dark matter and its interactions with compact objects such as neutron stars and black holes.
Language requeriments
Fluent in English. No official certificate is required.
Prior experience
The selection committee will consider:
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals on topics related to gravitational waves and dark matter
- Candidates academic record.
Years of Research Experience 1 - 4
Internal Application form(s) needed
Normalitzat_Cvi_registreiseguiment_english_8.pdf
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Additional Information
Benefits
Gross monthly salary: 1.666,54 €
National Social Security Insurance (Public Health Insurance)
Planned end date of the tasks subject to the contract: Thursday, October 07, 2027
Eligibility criteria
Accomplishments in the field (max. 30 points)
Qualifications in the specialised area (max. 20 points), other (max. 5 points) • Video CV and, where applicable, a personal interview (max. 25 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. letters of reference.
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.
Additional comments
Please check the official website ( ) for updates and details of this offer, as they may be subject to change and will not be reflected in this publication. Website for additional job details
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) / University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) Country Spain Geofield
Contact State/Province
Illes Balears City
Palma Website
Street
Cra. de Valldemossa Km 7,5 Postal Code
07122 E-Mail
forhu.contractacio@uib.es
STATUS: EXPIRED
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Fecha de publicación: 24/07/2024