Contact: gravity.uib.contact[AT]gmail.comLocation: Palma, Spain
The GRAVITY group at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) invites expressions of interest from strong candidates we could support for competitive fellowships at various levels: junior postdocs, senior postdocs and tenure track. Note that the deadlines are imminent and we require quick responses by November 14 for full consideration. We are also offering a one-year postdoctoral position, with the possibility of extension or to apply for one of these grants in parallel or afterwards, and a deadline of December 8. Our research spans a broad spectrum of topics, including gravitational-wave data analysis, waveform modeling, and numerical relativity. We are particularly interested in applicants whose work will contribute directly to central data analysis deliverables of LIGO, LISA, or the Einstein Telescope.
The following fellowships are open for applications soon, and we can support a number of applicants for each:
* Ramon y Cajal tenure-track fellowship programme (5 year contracts with permanent position at UIB afterwards), for candidates with strong publication and leadership records, international experience and PhD awarded from 2015-2023. (https://www.aei.gob.es/convocatorias/buscador-convocatorias/ayudas-contratos-ramon-cajal-ryc-2025 – deadline 11 Dec 2025)
* Juan de la Cierva 3-year postdoctoral fellowships, for recent PhDs awarded since 01/01/2024. (https://www.aei.gob.es/convocatorias/buscador-convocatorias/ayudas-contratos-juan-cierva-2025 – deadline 10 Dec 2025)
* Vicenc Mut senior postdoctoral 3-year fellowships, for PhDs awarded between 2013 and 2023. Call not open yet, but expected before the end of the year.
The “Ramon y Cajal” and “Juan de la Cierva” programmes are Spanish national grants, while the “Vicenc Mut” fellowships are awarded by the Balearic Islands regional government. Applications can be prepared in English, but support from a local faculty member is required and sufficient time is needed for the administrative intricacies. Therefore, please send us your CV, publication list and a short statement of research interests by November 14 for full consideration. All other material can then be prepared within the official deadlines. Please send your materials to gravity.uib.contact[AT]gmail.com and also do not hesitate to reach out first with informal queries.
In addition, we are offering one postdoctoral position with an initial 1-year contract starting in March 2026 or later, with the possibility of extension depending on funding availability or to apply for one of the mentioned fellowships in this or the next round, following the more detailed application guidelines below.
About the Group:
The GRAVITY group is led by PI Alicia Sintes and includes faculty members Jaume Carot, Pep Covas, David Keitel, Xisco Jimenez Forteza, Ornella Piccinni, Antoni Ramos Buades, and Sascha Husa (scientific staff at ICE Barcelona and co-PI of research grants at UIB), along with several postdoctoral researchers, PhD students, master’s students, and undergraduates (currently around 40 total group members). Additionally, the relativistic astrophysics group at UIB includes faculty members Carlos Palenzuela, Carles Bona, and Fernando Abalos.
We are active members of major international collaborations, including the LIGO Scientific Collaboration (LSC), the LISA consortium and DDPC, and the Einstein Telescope project. For more details, visit our website: https://grg.uib.es/ .
Application Process for the 1-year postdoctoral position:
For full consideration, applications should be submitted by December 8. Applicants should submit a single PDF file containing:
– Cover letter
– Curriculum vitae
– List of publications
– Brief statement of research experience and interests
Additionally, applicants should arrange for at least one letter of recommendation to be sent directly to gravity.uib.contact[AT]gmail.com by the same deadline.
We look forward to receiving your expressions of interest or applications! For any inquiries, please contact us at gravity.uib.contact[AT]gmail.com.