OpenFieldUZH Postdoctoral Research Associate in Gravitational Wave Astrophysics & Dark Matter
Two-year postdoctoral position in the Department of Physics participating in the European Space Agency's LISA mission and direct dark matter search experiments (XENONnT).
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in Astrophysics, Theoretical Physics, or Cosmology.
- English language proficiency
- Fluent professional English communication.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated publications in gravitational wave data analysis (LISA/LIGO) or dark matter detection.
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference contacts.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Salaried postdoctoral position: CHF 75,000 to CHF 85,000/year gross under SNSF research salary scales
- Application fee
- Free employment application
- Tuition / joining costs
- Salaried staff position; no tuition fees.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027 (Departmental recruitment review)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Zurich documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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