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27/7/2026 PhD in gravitational physics We invite applications for a PhD position in theoretical and mathematical gravitational physics. The doctoral project is expected to start in Fall 2026 and will focus on formal but fundamental aspects of black hole physics. Funding for this position is provided by a synergy grant between the Institutes of Astrophysics (PI Porfyriadis) and Applied and Computational Mathematics (PI Fournodavlos) at the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH) in Heraklion, Crete. The successful applicant will be enrolled in the PhD program of the Department of Physics at the adjacent University of Crete and, in addition to the above Institutes, the PhD student will also join the Crete Center for Theoretical Physics (CCTP). Between the three institutes, the student will be part of an international research environment that includes numerous physicists and mathematicians with interests in gravitational physics that range from theoretical and observational astrophysics, to holography and string theory, to PDE analysis of the Einstein equations. Applicants must hold a Bachelors and/or Masters degree in physics, mathematics or a related area. The successful candidate will have an excellent academic track record. A graduate-level course in General Relativity is considered an important advantage. Interested candidates should send their CV, their university transcripts, and a statement of research experiences/interests (max 2 pages) in a single email to the following address: phd-apps-2026@physics.uoc.gr. Letters of recommendation are not required at this stage. Review of applications will begin on August 17, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. For more information, contact Achilleas Porfyriadis at porfyriadis@physics.uoc.gr. 7/7/2023 Two postdoctoral positions at the Crete Center for Theoretical Physics The Crete Center for Theoretical Physics (CCTP) has two 2-year postdoctoral positions in theoretical high energy and gravitational physics expected to start in the Fall 2023. Candidates with expertise in black hole physics, holographic dualities, and gravitational waves as well as numerical and/or mathematical general relativity are encouraged to apply. Funding for these positions is provided by the Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation. Salary is on par with that of junior faculty in Greece and the positions include funds for travel. The successful candidates, should they wish so, will also be supported to apply for the European Marie Curie fellowships in order to continue their appointments at CCTP for an additional two years. Applicants must hold, at the time of appointment, a PhD in theoretical physics or a related area. The CCTP faculty consists of Elias Kiritsis, Vasilis Niarchos, and Achilleas Porfyriadis. Our current postdocs are Christopher Rosen and Maurizio Firrotta. More information about the group may be found at hep.physics.uoc.gr. Interested candidates should send their CV, including a list of publications, and a statement of research interests to cctp-postdoc-apps@physics.uoc.gr. Additionally, three letters of recommendation from senior scientists familiar with the applicant’s work should also be sent directly to the same address. Review of applications will begin on August 15, 2023 and continue until the positions are filled. CCTP is part of a group of European institutes that collaborate on the postdoctoral application procedure, using a centralized application website hosted by the ITF at KU Leuven. Applicants who have already submitted an application for the Fall 2023 campaign may declare so, and their data will be retrieved from this centralized European postdoc database. For more information, contact Achilleas Porfyriadis at porfyriadis@physics.uoc.gr. |
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