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[Hyperspace-list] Hyperspace Bulletin for August 2016
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########################################## Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Short Gamma-Ray Bursts: from observation to numerical simulations, Trento, Italy 1.2. Summer school on relativistic accretion, Bremen, Germany 1.3. Astrophysics in the Era of Gravitational Wave and Multimessenger Observations, Annapolis, USA 1.4. First Hermann Minkowski Meeting on the Foundations of Spacetime Physics, Varna, Bulgaria 2. Jobs 2.1. ESA Research Fellowships in Space Science 2.2. Post-Doctoral Research in Space Physics at the University of Kansas 2.3. Associate Professor or Professor of Applied Mathematics at Monash University, Melbourne, Australia 2.4. Teaching Specialist at the University of Kansas 2.5. PhD Fellowships in Physics at the University of Trento, Italy 2.6. Research Associate in Cosmology (Fixed Term), Cambridge, UK 2.7. Lecturer in General Relativity, Queen Mary University of London, UK 2.8. Postdoctoral position in Gravitational Wave Astronomy, Rhodes University, South Africa 3. News 3.1. CQG Highlights of 2015 now live 3.2. LOOPS'17, Warsaw, Poland 3.3. XI School of the Division of Gravitation and Mathematical Physics, Mexican Physical Society: "Quantum Gravity, schemes, models and phenomenology" ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Short Gamma-Ray Bursts: from observation to numerical simulations, Trento, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=12048 Starting: 2016-09-08 to 2016-09-09 Location: Trento, Italy Additional Information: http://www.unitn.it/event/sgrb2016 Contact: riccardo.ciolfi[AT]unitn.it The merger of binary systems composed of compact objects such as neutron stars (NSs) and black holes (BHs) is at the same time (i) the most promising source of gravitational waves for ground-based detectors like advanced LIGO and Virgo and (ii) the leading scenario to explain the phenomenology of Short Gamma-ray Bursts (SGRBs), which are among the most energetic explosions observed in the universe. This year, with the very first detection of gravitational waves from a binary BH system, the topic of compact binary mergers represents more than ever a cutting-edge research frontier. Theoretical effort to understand the dynamics of such systems via large-scale numerical simulations in general relativity has brought major advancements in the last decade, revolutionizing the predictive power of the models. In addition to the study of the emitted gravitational wave signals, a key goal of these simulations is to explain the origin of SGRBs and also in this respect 2016 has been a very important year: for the first time, binary neutron star merger simulations have shown the generation of an incipient jet compatible with the necessary conditions to power a SGRB. Thanks to missions like Swift and Fermi, an unprecedented quantity of high-quality observational data on SGRBs has been collected, raising new questions that challenge the standard theoretical picture. A common discussion among observers and theorists of SGRBs is very urgent and the points of contact between the two communities are in most cases insufficient or absent. The main aim of this Workshop is to create a forum for a common discussion that includes some of the world leading experts in the field of gamma-ray bursts phenomenology on the one hand, and in compact binary merger modelling and simulations on the other hand. Multimessenger astronomy and astrophysics based on gravitational waves, SGRBs and other electromagnetic signals emitted by merging compact binary systems is an emerging field of research that will certainly attract an increasing number of young scientists. This event represents also an occasion of formation for students and postdocs that are attracted to the field. INVITED SPEAKERS Maria Grazia Bernardini (U. Montpellier) Marica Branchesi (U. Urbino) Pablo Cerda-Duran (U.Valencia) Paolo Davanzo (INAF Brera) Bruno Giacomazzo (U.Trento) Wolfgang Kastaun (U.Trento) Kenta Kiuchi (U. Kyoto) Paul OBrien (U. Leicester) Vasileios Paschalidis (Princeton) * Tsvi Piran (Hebrew U. Jerusalem) Stephan Rosswog (U. Stockholm) Ruben Salvaterra (INAF IASF) Daniel Siegel (Columbia) Giulia Stratta (U. Urbino) *=TBC REGISTRATION You can register by sending an email to the Chairman (riccardo.ciolfi[at]unitn.it), including your name and institution. In case you want to propose a contribution (short talk), you can also provide title and abstract. Please consider that for practical reasons the number of participants is limited to 30-35. A selection will be made among the proposed contributions. There is no registration fee to attend the meeting. Registration and abstract submission deadline: August 20, 2016. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. Summer school on relativistic accretion, Bremen, Germany --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=12055 Starting: 2016-09-26 to 2016-09-30 Location: Bremen, Germany Additional Information: http://www.models-of-gravity.org/news-announcements/single-view/article/26-… Contact: witzany[AT]zarm.uni-bremen.de The Research Training Group (RTG) Models of Gravity organises a summer school on relativistic accretion in September, 26-30, at the University of Bremen, Germany. The full title of the summer school is "Relativistic accretion: theoretical models and their application to observations", the main foci of the school are the analytical models, current state of observational data from accretion discs around astrophysical black holes and Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN), and the application of the theoretical models for determination of the properties of astrophysical compact objects from observations. Confirmed Speakers: Marek A. Abramowicz, N. Copernicus Astronomical Center, Warsaw, Poland. Wolfgang J. Duschl, Christian-Albrechts-Universitaet, Kiel, Germany. Vladimir Karas, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic. Odele Straub, LUTH, Observatoire de Paris, France The registration deadline is on August 29. More info can be found by clicking on the "external link" above. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Astrophysics in the Era of Gravitational Wave and Multimessenger Observations, Annapolis, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/07/20/astrophysics-in-the-era-of-gr… Starting: 2016-11-09 to 2016-11-11 Location: Annapolis, Maryland, USA Additional Information: https://jsi.astro.umd.edu/conferences/2016-jsi-workshop Contact: john.g.baker[AT]nasa.gov The first gravitational wave observations are now beginning to reveal information directly from the extreme final moments of compact object binaries including black holes and, soon perhaps, also neutron stars. Astronomers now have a new probe into these objects and the physical processes which drive their creation and dynamics. This meeting will explore the consequence of these new observations. How does this new information supplement what we have already learned from electromagnetic observations and from theoretical modeling? What new questions will be addressed by combined multimessenger observations? Session topics: Gravitational wave observations and astronomy What we know about binary black hole systems Binary black holes in the GW and multimessenger era What we know about binary neutron star binary systems Neutron star binaries in the GW and multimessenger era The future GW and multimessenger era +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. First Hermann Minkowski Meeting on the Foundations of Spacetime Physics, Varna, Bulgaria --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/07/23/first-hermann-minkowski-meeti… Starting: 2017-05-15 to 2017-05-18 Location: Varna, Bulgaria Additional Information: http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/meetings/2017/ Contact: minkowski2017[AT]minkowskiinstitute.org To mark the 110th anniversary of Hermann Minkowski's two lectures in 1907, which presented the novel ideas and the mathematical formalism of the four-dimensional physics of spacetime (summarized in Minkowski's famous lecture Space and Time a year later), the Minkowski Institute initiates a biennial series of meetings - Hermann Minkowski Meetings on the Foundations of Spacetime Physics. These meetings bring together experts on the foundations of spacetime physics as well as beginners in the field. In addition to technical papers on areas related to Minkowski's contributions to the foundations of spacetime physics and on modern ramifications of his ideas, contributions on closely related topics will be also welcome - for example, on the history behind the discovery of the spacetime structure of the world and on conceptual issues. Contributed papers in the form of extended abstracts of up to two pages (but not less than one page) should be emailed by Tuesday, January 31, 2017 to minkowski2017[AT]minkowskiinstitute.org. Submissions will be reviewed and notification of acceptance will be given by Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Scientific Organizing Committee: Abhay Ashtekar (Penn State University) Dennis Dieks (Utrecht University) Valeria Ferrari (University of Rome "La Sapienza") David Garfinkle (Okland University) Robert Geroch (University of Chicago) James Isenberg (University of Oregon) Claus Kiefer (University of Cologne) Vesselin Petkov (Minkowski Institute) Carlo Rovelli (Centre de Physique Theorique de Luminy) Mairi Sakellariadou (King's College London, University of London) James Owen Weatherall (University of California, Irvine) Nick Woodhouse (University of Oxford, Clay Mathematics Institute) Christian Wüthrich (University of Geneva) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. ESA Research Fellowships in Space Science ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=12051 Deadline: 2016-09-26 Location: Noordwijk, NL and Madrid, Spain Additional Information: http://cosmos.esa.int/fellowship Contact: fellowship[AT]cosmos.esa.int The European Space Agency awards several postdoctoral fellowships each year. The aim of these fellowships is to provide young scientists, holding a PhD or the equivalent degree, with the means of performing space science research in fields related to the ESA Science and Robotic Exploration Programmes. Areas of research include planetary science, astronomy and astrophysics, solar and solar terrestrial science, plasma physics and fundamental physics. The fellowships have a duration of two years and are tenable at the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in Noordwijk, Netherlands, or at the European Space Astronomy Centre (ESAC) in Villafranca del Castillo, near Madrid, Spain. Applications are now solicited for fellowships in space science to begin in the fall of 2017. Preference will be given to applications submitted by candidates within five years of receiving their PhD. Candidates not holding a PhD yet are encouraged to apply, but they must provide evidence of receiving their degree before starting the fellowship. ESA fellows are enrolled in ESA's Social Security Scheme, which covers medical expenses, invalidity and death benefits. A monthly deduction covers these short-term and long-term risks. The deadline for applications is 29 October 2016. More information on the ESA Research Fellowship programme in Space Science, on the conditions and eligibility, as well as the application form can retrieved from http://cosmos.esa.int/fellowship Questions on the scientific aspects of the ESA Fellowship in Space Science not answered in the above pages can be sent by e-mail to the fellowship coordinators, Dr. Oliver Jennrich or Dr. Bruno Altieri at the address fellowship[AT]cosmos.esa.int +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Post-Doctoral Research in Space Physics at the University of Kansas ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=12067 Deadline: 2016-08-15 Location: Lawrence, KS, USA Additional Information: https://employment.ku.edu/staff/6725BR Contact: cravens[AT]ku.edu Applications are invited for a post-doctoral position in space physics at the University of Kansas beginning as early as October 1, 2016. Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, or a related field associated with space physics by date of appointment and demonstrated experience in space physics or astrophysics or related field as evidenced by application materials. The initial appointment is for one year with possibility of renewal for another year subject to review and continued grant funding. Candidates with relevant interests and experience are sought. For complete position announcement and to apply on-line go to https://employment.ku.edu/staff/6725BR . A complete electronic application will include: letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of research, list of publications and a list of 3 references. In addition, applicants should arrange for the three cited references to send letters of reference to: Thomas E. Cravens, Professor, Dept. of Physics and Astronomy, University of Kansas, 1251 Wescoe Hall Dr., 1082 Malott Hall, Lawrence, KS 66045-7582. Review of applications will begin August 15, 2016. For consideration, please apply before August 15, 2016. Inquiries can be made by email to cravens[AT]ku.edu with a copy to tizby[AT]ku.edu. The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Executive Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity & Access, IOA[AT]ku.edu , 1246 West Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY (for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Associate Professor or Professor of Applied Mathematics at Monash University, Melbourne, Australia ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/07/22/associate-professor-or-profes… Deadline: 2016-08-30 Location: Melbourne, Australia Additional Information: http://www.jobs-monash.jxt.net.au/academic-jobs/associate-professor-or-prof… Contact: sci-maths-jobs[AT]monash.edu Over the years Monash has built a strong reputation in Mathematics and, following the relocation of some of the more applied research areas, the School of Mathematics is embarking on a unique expansion across broad areas of Mathematics. A large number of appointments have been made in Pure and Applied Mathematics since 2014 and we wish to further strengthen the Applied area with this position. Outstanding candidates in Applied Mathematics are invited to apply for this position. Research areas of interest include PDEs, scientific computing, fluid dynamics, mathematical finance, numerical analysis, asymptotic analysis, applied analysis, dynamical systems, nonlinear dynamics with engineering applications and mathematical biology. We are interested in outstanding researchers who apply mathematics to problems in science, engineering, technology, or other related fields. Successful candidates at level D/E will be expected to take a leadership role within the department. All candidates will be expected to have outstanding research records and help our drive for excellence across the school. The school recognises the need for a strong mathematical underpinning of research in many schools across the campus, and is committed to delivering outstanding mathematics teaching across the campus. The appointment will be on a continuing basis at a level appropriate to the successful candidate's qualifications and experience. Applications must be submitted online and address the selection criteria outlined in the position description. Confidential enquiries regarding the position may be made to Professor Philip Hall, Head, School of Mathematical Sciences. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Teaching Specialist at the University of Kansas ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=12078 Deadline: 2016-10-01 Location: Lawrence, KS, USA Additional Information: https://employment.ku.edu/academic/6745BR Contact: shark[AT]ku.edu The University of Kansas is inviting applications for a Teaching Specialist in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. The position is expected to begin as early as January 1, 2017. Required: Ph.D. in Physics, Astronomy or a closely related field; record of excellence in teaching college-level General Physics and Astronomy courses; excellent organizational and leadership skills; ability to work well with students, faculty, and administrators; and demonstrated written communication skills. For a complete announcement and to apply online go to: https://employment.ku.edu/academic/6745BR . A complete online application includes the following materials: on-line application; C.V.; cover letter that addresses relevant teaching, leadership, and organizational experience; teaching statement; statement of research interests and skills; transcript copy if degree has been obtained in the last five years; and the names and contact information for three references. Candidates should arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be emailed to Prof. Chris Fischer at shark[AT]ku.edu or mailed to the Department of Physics and Astronomy, 1251 Wescoe Hall Drive, Room 1082, Malott Hall, Lawrence, KS 66045 USA. Initial review of applications will begin October 1st, 2016, and will continue as needed to ensure a large, high quality, and diverse applicant pool. The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, retaliation, gender identity, gender expression and genetic information in the Universitys programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and is the Universitys Title IX Coordinator: the Executive Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, IOA[AT]ku.edu, 1246 W. Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS, 66045, (785)864-6414, 711 TTY. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. PhD Fellowships in Physics at the University of Trento, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/07/27/phd-fellowships-in-physics-at… Deadline: 2016-08-31 Location: Trento, Italy Additional Information: http://www.unitn.it/en/ateneo/1940/announcement-of-selection Contact: bruno.giacomazzo[AT]unitn.it The Physics department at the University of Trento invites applications for PhD fellowships starting in November 2016. The PhD fellowships have a duration of 3 years and a gross salary of 13638.47 EUR per year (about 1000 EUR per month after taxes). The PhD program covers several scientific areas, including also Gravitational Wave Astronomy, Theoretical Physics, and Astroparticle Physics. More details about the doctoral school in Physics can be found at http://web.unitn.it/en/drphys The Department of Physics includes faculty members working on computational astrophysics (Giacomazzo), nuclear astrophysics (Leidemann, Pederiva), gravitational wave detectors (Dolesi, Prodi, Vitale, Weber), theory of general relativity and cosmology (Vanzo, Zerbini), and astroparticle physics (Battiston, Lazzizzera). Students with interests in one of these areas are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications for the doctoral positions are accepted from candidates, regardless of gender, age, and nationality, who have a Master's degree (equivalent to the Italian "laurea magistrale"). Any degree in Physics or related disciplines will be given preferential status. Applications are also accepted from students who expect to get their degree by October 31 2016. The University of Trento is ranked among the top 5 universities in Italy and it is characterized by an international and diverse student population. The city of Trento is located on the Italian Dolomites and it is very well connected with several destinations in Italy and Europe. The deadline for applications is August 31 2016 at 4 pm Italian time. The selection will be based on the curriculum of the candidate and on an oral exam (candidates permanently residing abroad by the date of the oral exam may take the exam by phone or videoconference in their country of residence). More information about the application process can be found here: http://www.unitn.it/en/ateneo/1940/announcement-of-selection +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Research Associate in Cosmology (Fixed Term), Cambridge, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=12106 Deadline: 2016-08-08 Location: Cambridge Additional Information: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/10990/ Contact: jdb34[AT]hermes.cam.ac.uk The Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics of the University of Cambridge invites applications for a post-doctoral position in cosmology to start in fall 2016 (or earlier). This position is initially for a one-year period at Cambridge, funded by an STFC Consolidated Grant. Further details and the online application link can be found at http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/10990/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. Lecturer in General Relativity, Queen Mary University of London, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=12109 Deadline: 2016-09-01 Location: London Additional Information: https://webapps2.is.qmul.ac.uk/jobs/job.action?jobRef=QMUL9082 Contact: megan.liddle[AT]qmul.ac.uk Queen Mary is one of London and the UKs leading research-focused universities. With over 20,000 students, it is amongst the largest of the colleges of the University of London. Queen Marys 4,000 staff teach and research across a wide range of subjects in Science and Engineering, the Humanities, Social Sciences and Laws, and Medicine and Dentistry. The School of Mathematical Sciences has an exceptionally strong research presence across the spectrum of areas within Pure and Applied Mathematics, and is currently organised into six research groups, namely: Algebra, Combinatorics, Complex Systems and Networks, Dynamical Systems and Statistical Physics, Geometry and Analysis, and Probability and Applications. The School also has large and popular undergraduate and graduate programmes. It is a strategic aim of the School to expand its research profile in the direction of General Relativity, with a strong computational component. To attain this goal, the School is committing considerable resources to the development of a strong group of academics and researchers, at different stages of their careers, with a core interest in numerical and mathematical aspects of general relativity. Within this framework, a new position, with broad yet complementary scope, is opened. About the role Applications are invited for a Lectureship in General Relativity. We are seeking to appoint in an area of numerical general relativity with applications to gravitational waves. This includes (but not limited to) simulations of black hole binaries, with or without accretion disks, neutron stars, supernovae explosions, relativistic hydrodynamics and closely related fields such as post-Newtonian expansions, self-force calculations and gravitational collapse among others. Having some form of connection with the LIGO or eLISA collaborations may be considered as an advantage. The successful candidate will have an excellent research profile in numerical general relativity and will be expected to contribute to the development of a research platform in computational mathematics in the School. The successful candidate will also have the ability and flexibility to teach across a range of topics related to computational aspects of Mathematics such as numerical solutions of PDEs and programming at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Outstanding candidates in the general area of general relativity will also be considered, including those whose research background does not tightly match the description above. The School and Athena SWAN Charter for Women in Science The School holds a departmental Bronze Athena SWAN Award and is a registered supporter of the LMS Good Practice scheme. We are committed to the equality of opportunities and to advancing womens careers. We have policies to support staff returning from long-term absence, for flexible arrangements for staff with parental responsibilities and for child-care support for the attendance of conferences. As part of the Schools commitment to the Athena SWAN and the LMS Good Practice principles we strongly encourage applications from women. Please visit www.maths.qmul.ac.uk for information about the School and www.maths.qmul.ac.uk/equality/athena-swan for our family friendly policies and parental leave. Pay and Benefits The post is full-time and permanent. Starting salary will be in the range GBP 39,745 - GBP 49,486, inclusive of London Allowance. Benefits include 30 days annual leave, childcare vouchers scheme, defined benefit pension scheme and interest free season ticket loan. The successful candidate will be expected to start the post as soon as possible. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme. Informal enquiries may be made to Dr. Pau Figueras (p.figueras[AT]qmul.ac.uk). Please ensure you include with your application a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a teaching statement and a research statement. The closing date for applications Thursday 1 September 2016 Interviews are expected to be held on Tuesday 27 September 2016. Valuing Diversity and Committed to Equality +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Postdoctoral position in Gravitational Wave Astronomy, Rhodes University, South Africa ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/08/02/postdoctoral-position-in-grav… Deadline: 2016-09-16 Location: Rhodes University, South Africa Additional Information: https://www.ru.ac.za/mathematics/ Contact: n.bishop[AT]ru.ac.za Location: Rhodes University, South Africa Deadline: 16 September 2016 Salary: Up to R220 000 per year (tax-free) Tenure: 1 + 1 year (Extension to a second year is subject to performance and availability of funds) Starting date: 1 January 2017 The appointment is for a maximum of two years with a starting date of 1 January 2017. The focus of the gravitational wave group at Rhodes University is numerical relativity applied to binary black hole systems. We are interested to expand this focus, so we will also be happy to consider applicants from associated areas of gravitational wave astronomy. The group currently comprises two faculty members, one postdoc and research students. The faculty members involved in gravitational wave research are Nigel Bishop and Denis Pollney. Their research profiles can be viewed at https://scholar.google.co.za/citations?user=m8CpFJkAAAAJ&hl=en and at https://scholar.google.co.za/citations?user=lOK_rucAAAAJ&hl=en Please apply via e-mail attaching a single PDF file that contains a letter of application, and a CV with a list of publications and a statement of accomplished research. The application should include the date of award of the PhD degree; and if not yet formally awarded, please explain your current status and the expected date of formal award of the degree. Please also arrange for 2 letters of recommendation to be sent in support of the application. All these items should be emailed to n.bishop[at]ru.ac.za with subject Postdoc Application Candidate name. To receive full consideration, applications should be received by 16 September 2016. Late applications will be considered at our discretion. Informal inquires may be directed to Nigel Bishop, n.bishop[AT]ru.ac.za +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. CQG Highlights of 2015 now live ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=12066 Additional Information: http://iopscience.iop.org/0264-9381/page/highlights The latest collection of CQG Highlights, selected by the Editorial Board is now available and will be free to read until December 2016. Read the CQG Highlights here: http://iopscience.iop.org/0264-9381/page/highlights Publish your next paper in CQG for the chance to be selected for next years Highlights. https://mc04.manuscriptcentral.com/cqg-iop ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. LOOPS'17, Warsaw, Poland ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/07/26/loops17/ Additional Information: http://ktwig.fuw.edu.pl/1,1,53,loops17.html This is a first announcement of LOOPS17, the ninth biannual conference with focus on Loop Quantum Gravity and other background independent approaches to quantum gravity. The conference will take place at the Faculty of Physics of Uniwersytet Warszawski, Poland, from July 3rd to July 7th, 2017. The program features morning plenary talks complemented by contributed talks and panel discussions. More details are available on: http://ktwig.fuw.edu.pl/1,1,53,loops17.html The local organizing committee can be contacted by email on: Loops17[AT]fuw.edu.pl ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. XI School of the Division of Gravitation and Mathematical Physics, Mexican Physical Society: "Quantum Gravity, schemes, models and phenomenology" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/07/28/xi-school-of-the-division-of-… Additional Information: http://www.ifug.ugto.mx/~msabido/XI_Escuela/ The Division of Gravitation and Mathematical Physics (DGFM) of the Mexican Physical Society (SMF) is glad to announce the celebration of its XI Mexican School. As in previous events, our main goal is to provide an inviting arena for the exchanging and discussion of ideas on top developments in gravitational physics in a pedagogical manner. Apart from researchers, an important number of postdocs and graduate students take part in our School, which in this occasion will be focused on several schemes of quantum gravity and its phenomenology. The scientific program will include four courses and two or three plenary talks, and two sessions of parallel talks. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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[Hyperspace-list] Hyperspace Bulletin for July 2016
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########################################## Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Varying Constants and Fundamental Cosmology VARCOSMOFUN16, Szczecin, Poland (2nd announcement) 1.2. Phenomenology of Strong Gravity, Astana, Kazakhstan 1.3. IWARA 2016 - 7th International Workshop on Astronomy and Relativistic Astrophysics, Gramado, Brazil 1.4. ESI Workshop: Geometric Transport Equations in General Relativity, Vienna, Austria 1.5. Collisionless Boltzmann (Vlasov) Equation and Modeling of Self-Gravitating Systems and Plasmas, Marseille, France 1.6. Beyond Concordance Model II 2016, Cape Town, South Africa 1.7. 7th Central European Relativity Seminar, Bremen, Germany 1.8. 26th Workshop on General Relativity and Gravitation (JGRG26), Osaka, Japan 1.9. IX Black Holes Workshop, Guimaraes, Portugal 2. Jobs 2.1. PhD opportunities in Astrophysics, Cosmology and Gravitation, Vitoria-ES, Brazil 2.2. Postdoc position in at Astrophysics and Theory of Gravity Group, Lublin, Poland 2.3. Postdoctoral Position in Gravitational Waves at IISER Thiruvananthapuram, India 2.4. PhD and Postdoctoral positions in gravitational wave physics at UIB, Spain 2.5. 2 Postdoc and 2 PhD positions in astrophysics at Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands 2.6. PhD position in Astrostatistics at Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands 2.7. IRAP PhD 2016 call 3. News 3.1. The Chalonge de Vega 20th Paris Cosmology Colloquium 2016 3.2. GRG Editor's Choice articles free to read 3.3. Varying Constants and Fundamental Cosmology VARCOSMOFUN16, Szczecin, Poland (3rd announcement) ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Varying Constants and Fundamental Cosmology VARCOSMOFUN16, Szczecin, Poland (2nd announcement) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/06/02/varying-constants-and-fundame… Starting: 2016-09-12 to 2016-09-17 Location: Szczecin, Poland Additional Information: https://indico.cern.ch/e/varcosmo16 Contact: varcosmo16[AT]wmf.univ.szczecin.pl Dear Colleagues, We promptly invite you to register for our conference Varying Constants and Fundamental Cosmology VARCOSMOFUN16 which will take place in Szczecin, Poland from 12th to 17th September 2016. Early registration and abstract submission deadline is June 30th, 2016. Full information is available on our webpage: https://indico.cern.ch/e/varcosmo16 Conference email is: varcosmo16[AT]wmf.univ.szczecin.pl We have also limited financial support (conference fee reduction or waiver) for students and developing countries participants available on application before 20th of June 2016: https://indico.cern.ch/event/462870/page/7082-financial-support The program of the conference will contain 5 plenary morning sessions with invited lectures and 16 parallel afternoon sessions with contributed talks (please send abstracts through our webpage or contact appropriate conveners of the sessions for the details). On the last day of the conference there will also be two philosophy and frontier of cosmology sessions. Invited speakers are: J.D. Barrow, J. Berengut, C. van de Bruck, B. Carter, P.C.W. Davies, M. Duff, V. Flambaum, M. Heller, H. Katori, A. Krolak, J. Magueijo, C.J.A.P. Martins, J. Moffat, M. Murphy, W. Ubachs, J.-Ph. Uzan, J. Webb. Special topic: Varying constants theory, laboratory experiments, astronomical observations. Further topics: Modified gravity . Quantum cosmology . Quantum entanglement . Multiverse . Anthropic principle . Dark matter theory and experiment . Dark energy theory and observations . Inflation and large-scale structure . Early Universe . Gravitational waves . Cosmic Microwave Background There will be conference proceedings published in the MDPI journal ''Universe'' and by the Copernicus Center Press. Yours faithfully, Mariusz P. Dabrowski (Organizing Committee chair) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. Phenomenology of Strong Gravity, Astana, Kazakhstan --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11971 Starting: 2016-09-14 to 2016-09-16 Location: Astana, Kazakhstan Additional Information: http://astana-gravity-workshop.weebly.com Contact: stronggravity[AT]nu.edu.kz Phenomenology of Strong Gravity Workshop in Astana, Kazakhstan, 14-16 September, 2016 We are pleased to announce the international workshop Phenomenology of Strong Gravity that will be held on September 14-16 in Astana, Kazakhstan. The workshop is devoted to various aspects of gravity and it aims at bringing researchers working in relativistic astrophysics, general relativity, and quantum gravity to Kazakhstan to foster collaboration and interaction between scientists in the region with renowned scientists around the world. The workshop is organized by the Physics Department of Nazarbayev University with the support of the Julian Schwinger Foundation. Students and young researchers from Kazakhstan and neighboring countries with interests in astrophysics and theoretical physics are especially welcome to attend. The workshop will be held at Nazarbayev University. Founded in 2010, the University is rapidly emerging as one of the leading universities in Central Asia providing a western style education and developing cutting-edge research in many fields of science and technology. Invited Plenary Speakers include: Medeu Abishev (Al-Farabi University, Almaty, Kazakhstan) Bobomurat Ahmedov (National University of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, Uzbekistan) Cosimo Bambi (Fudan University, Shanghai, China) Xiong Chi (Institute of Advanced Studies, Singapore) Yen Chin Ong (Nordita, Stockholm, Sweden) Hernando Quevedo (Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico) The deadline for registration and abstract submission is August 31st. Registration is free and limited funds are available to support participation of junior researchers. All the information on registration, abstract submission, accommodation, and travel can be found on the conference website (http://astana-gravity-workshop.weebly.com) Looking forward to seeing you in Astana! With best regards, Ernazar Abdikamalov, Michael Good, and Daniele Malafarina (local organizing committee) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. IWARA 2016 - 7th International Workshop on Astronomy and Relativistic Astrophysics, Gramado, Brazil --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11974 Starting: 2016-10-09 to 2016-10-13 Location: GRAMADO, RIO GRANDE DO SUL, BRAZIL Additional Information: http://www.if.ufrgs.br/IWARA2016/index.html Contact: iwara2016[AT]gmail.com Our understanding of the origin of the Universe, of its evolution and the physical laws that govern its behavior, as well as on the different states of matter that make up its evolutionary stage, reached in recent years levels never before imagined. This is due mainly to the new and recent discoveries in astronomy and relativistic astrophysics as well as to experiments on particle and nuclear physics that made the traditional boundaries of knowledge on physics to be overcome. As a result we have presently a new understanding about the Universe in its two extreme domains, the very large and the very small: the recognition of the deep connections that exist between quarks and the cosmos. Based on the understanding of the intimate relationship between quarks and cosmos, the IWARA meetings is focused on the following related topics: New phenomena and new states of matter in the Universe General relativity, gravitation and cosmology White dwarfs, neutron stars, pulsars and black holes Gamma-ray emission in the Universe, high energy cosmic rays and gravitational waves Strong magnetic fields in compact stars and in galaxies Ultra-strong magnetic fields in neutron star mergers Strange matter, strange stars, quark stars and magnetars Strong magnetic fields and the cosmic microwave background Dark matter and dark energy Antimatter in the Universe, strong magnetic fields in the Universe Heavy ion collisions and the formation of the quark-gluon plasma +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. ESI Workshop: Geometric Transport Equations in General Relativity, Vienna, Austria --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11981 Starting: 2017-02-20 to 2017-02-24 Location: Vienna, Austria Additional Information: http://homepage.univie.ac.at/jeremie.joudioux/esi/ Contact: jeremie.joudioux[AT]univie.ac.at The workshop aims at gathering the Mathematical General Relativity community to discuss the current major open problems for the set of equations arising from the combination of General Relativity and Kinetic Theory, the Einstein-Vlasov system, and the related systems of equations. Participation to the workshop is subjected to invitation. Colleagues who wish to attend are required to contact one of the organizers. http://homepage.univie.ac.at/jeremie.joudioux/esi/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Collisionless Boltzmann (Vlasov) Equation and Modeling of Self-Gravitating Systems and Plasmas, Marseille, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11983 Starting: 2017-10-30 to 2017-11-03 Location: Marseille, France Additional Information: http://scientific-events.weebly.com/1683.html Contact: triay[AT]cpt.univ-mrs.fr The modelling of the matter interactions at long range is a fertile problem for Mathematics, a major issue in Physics and a challenge for Analysis and Numerical Simulations. The aim of this meeting is to conjugate all these aspects, with a special attention to the simulations, and trying to infuse a stimulating working atmosphere, such as in a workshop, with few key lectures (part of these will be chosen when finalizing the program). The final program will be settled six months prior to the conference. The foundations of galactic dynamics are based on the association of Boltzmanns collisionless kinetic equation with Poissons equation describing the Newtonian gravitational potential. This combination of equations is also widely used to model the dynamics of Cold Dark Matter (and even a fraction of the visible) in the framework of the standard cosmological model of the Universe. In plasma physics, the same Boltzmann equation (it transforms into the Vlasov equation) characterizes a system of charged particles moving under Coulomb interaction. However, contrary to gravitation, the Coulomb force repels charged particles of the same sign. The Debye screening process leads, as a first approximation, to a finite range of the effective force between charges. Moreover, magnetic field effects often cannot be neglected in plasmas. These important differences have led the two communities to develop their own separate numerical methods. One of the main goals of the meeting is to bring them together to confront the latest progress. For instance, new adaptive symplectic techniques have been elaborated in the field of numerical galactic dynamics, whereas plasma physics has witnessed the resurgence of Fourier-Hermite schemes and symplectic model reduction. These developments come along with new physical intuition that begs to be debated. Furthermore, the analysis of the Vlasov-Poisson system was rejuvenated by Mouhot and Villanis breakthrough, and is the arena for exciting new research, in particular on the coupling with macroscopic charges. Visualisation of results and diagnostics that can be used to assess the accuracy of simulations will also be central to the meeting. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. Beyond Concordance Model II 2016, Cape Town, South Africa --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11997 Starting: 2016-11-28 to 2016-12-02 Location: UCT Cape Town, South Africa Additional Information: http://beyondconcordance.com/ Contact: beyondconcordance[AT]acgc.uct.ac.za BEYOND CONCORDANCE MODEL II 2016 Cape Town, 28 November - 2 December 2016 www.beyondconcordance.com FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT The Cosmology and Gravity Group Group and the ACGC at the University of Cape Town are pleased to be hosting the 2016 edition of the Beyond Concordance Model meeting; the second edition of its kind in the meeting series. This conference series covers a broad range of topics related to Cosmology, such as inhomogenous universes, backreaction, modified gravity, early universe and observational tests. The format of the meetings encourages discussion and interaction in a relaxed atmosphere, bringing together top-leading worldwide know experts on the subjects. The meeting will take place from 28 November - 2 December 2016 in Cape Town, a Mediterranean (equivalent to San Francisco or Vancouver in Africa) and spectacular city with two oceans coming together and Table Mountain just behind our campus. The city is quite cosmopolitan with plenty of professionals from all over the world settling here. Moreover, Cape Town lies in the winelands region, the source of many legendary Cape wines plenty of mountainous surrounds, grand heritage and sumptuous restaurants which have earned the Cape Winelands the right to call itself South Africas culinary capital. Sessions will be held at the upper campus of the University of Cape Town, in the residential neighbourhood of Rondebosch-Newlands and easily reachable to the vibrant city bowl district and the Waterfront and Atlantic seaboard. Confirmed Speakers (in alphabetical order) include - Jose Beltran (CPT, University of Marseille, France) - Carsten van de Bruck (Sheffield University, UK) - Timothy Clifton (Queen Mary University of London, UK) - Emilio Elizalde (ICE-IEEC, Barcelona, Spain) - Juan Garcia-Bellido (IFT-UAM, Madrid, Spain) - Charles Hellaby (University of Cape Town, South Africa) - Julien Larena (Rhodes University, South Africa) - Francisco Lobo (Lisbon University, CAAUL, Portugal) - Bishop Mongwane (University of Cape Town, South Africa) - David F. Mota (Institute of Theoretical Astrophysics, University of Oslo, Norway) - Sergei Odintsov (ICREA, Barcelona, Spain) - Diego Saez-Gomez (Lisbon University, Portugal) - Obinna Umeh (University of the Western Cape, South Africa) The meetings are informal and there is a minimum registration fee covering lunch, coffee and conference dinner. All participants wishing to give a talk about their work will be able to do so by submitting a title and abstract when they register by the 15th of September 2016. The number of participants is limited to 60, so early registration is advised. Please note that there is a limited amount of funding to support the participation of students. Applications for grants must be submitted during registration by 15th of July 2016, with preference to students with limited funding possibilities. Registration and all other logistical information is accessible via the conference website, www.beyondconcordance.com We look forward to seeing you in Cape Town, THE LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE (LOC): Alvaro de la Cruz Dombriz Peter K. S. Dunsby Julien Larena Lorenzo Reverberi E-mail: beyondconcordance[AT]acgc.uct.ac.za www.beyondconcordance.com +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. 7th Central European Relativity Seminar, Bremen, Germany --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=12001 Starting: 2017-02-16 to 2017-02-18 Location: Bremen, Germany Additional Information: http://www.univie.ac.at/cers/cers7/ Contact: piotr.chrusciel[AT]univie.ac.at This is the seventh seminar of a series initiated at the ESI (Vienna) January 27 - 29, 2011, which has been followed by a seminar in Cracow February 2 - 4, 2012, one in Golm February 7 - 9, 2013, one at ESI on February 27-March 1, 2014, one in Budapest February 26-28, 2015, and one in Prague January 28 - 30, 2016 This series of seminars is designed to provide a forum for younger researchers to present their work, and to expand their research horizons. The main geographical basin of attraction is Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Germany. The main part of the scientific program consists of talks by young researchers selected on the basis of submitted abstracts. Priority will be given to graduate students and postdocs. We anticipate about 24 talks of 20 minutes each. A few longer talks might replace some of the shorter ones if scientifically or pedagogically desirable. The seminar will take place at the University of Bremen, see the home page of the seminar for details. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. 26th Workshop on General Relativity and Gravitation (JGRG26), Osaka, Japan --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/06/27/26th-workshop-on-general-rela… Starting: 2016-10-24 to 2016-10-28 Location: Osaka City, Japan Additional Information: http://www.gw.hep.osaka-cu.ac.jp/jgrg26/ Contact: jgrg26[AT]sci.osaka-cu.ac.jp Dear Colleagues This is the first circular of the 26th workshop on General Relativity and Gravitation in Japan (JGRG26). JGRG is a series of workshops held in Japan every year since 1991, which has provided a place where people can exchange ideas and pursue future trends of research. The workshop will cover a wide area of research related to general relativity and gravitation. Dates October 24 (Mon) - 28 (Fri), 2016 Venue Large Conference Room (10F), Media Center, Sugimoto Campus of Osaka City University Registration Registration opening day: 11 July 2016 Registration deadline : 18 August 2016 for participants who need to get visa; 23 September 2016 for other participants. Please visit Website: http://www.gw.hep.osaka-cu.ac.jp/jgrg26/ SOC: Hideki Asada (Hirosaki University), Takeshi Chiba (Nihon University), Tomohiro Harada (Rikkyo University), Kunihito Ioka (Kyoto University), Akihiro Ishibashi (Kindai University), Hideki Ishihara (Osaka City Uniersity), Masahiro Kawasaki (University of Tokyo), Hideo Kodama (Kyoto University), Yasufumi Kojima (Hiroshima University), Kei-ichi Maeda (Waseda University), Shinji Mukohyama (Kyoto University), Takashi Nakamura (Kyoto University), Ken-ichi Nakao (Osaka City University), Yasusada Nambu (Nagoya University), Ken-ichi Oohara(Niigata University), Misao Sasaki (Kyoto University), Masaru Shibata (Kyoto University), Tetsuya Shiromizu (Nagoya University), Jiro Soda(Kobe University), Naoshi Sugiyama (Nagoya University), Takahiro Tanaka (Kyoto University), Masahide Yamaguchi (Tokyo Institute of Technology), Jun'ichi Yokoyama (University of Tokyo) LOC: Hideki Ishihara, Nobuyuki Kanda, Ken-ichi Nakao(chair), Hideyuki Tagoshi +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.9. IX Black Holes Workshop, Guimaraes, Portugal --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=12033 Starting: 2016-12-19 to 2016-12-20 Location: Guimaraes, Portugal Additional Information: http://w3.math.uminho.pt/bhw9/ Contact: bhw2016[AT]math.uminho.pt This is the first announcement for the IXth edition of the Black Holes Workshop, which will take place in 19-20 December 2016, in Guimaraes, Portugal. The Black Holes Workshops gather researchers working on mathematical and physical problems of gravitation, both in its classical and quantum aspects, as well as on superstrings, cosmology and astrophysics, and stimulate the interaction between them. The ninth edition of the Black Holes Workshop invites researchers on black holes in all their aspects to participate. These meetings are informal and there is no registration fee. The workshop will consist of contributed talks by the participants. There will be a social dinner on Monday evening (December 19th). This year's edition includes, for the first time, the "Alberto Prize" awarding to a young researcher, by the Portuguese Society of Relativity and Gravitation (https://sprg.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/) We invite you to register and submit your contribution at the meeting's webpage (http://w3.math.uminho.pt/bhw9) Please forward this message to all interested colleagues. We hope to see you in Guimaraes! -- The organizing committee, -- Irene Brito Viktor Czinner Alfonso Garcia-Parrado Filipe Mena Filipe Moura --------------------- http://w3.math.uminho.pt/bhw9 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. PhD opportunities in Astrophysics, Cosmology and Gravitation, Vitoria-ES, Brazil ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11984 Deadline: 2016-07-31 Location: Vitoria-ES, Brazil Additional Information: http://ppgcosmo.cosmo-ufes.org Contact: ppgcosmo[AT]cosmo-ufes.org PPGCosmo is a new international PhD program on Astrophysics, Cosmology and Gravitation that aims to give PhD students the opportunity to develop a successful international scientific career. The research topics range from theoretical to observational aspects of Astrophysics, Cosmology and Gravitation, including participation in collaborations such as Euclid, J-PAS and DES. PPGCosmo is a Brazilian program consisting of four institutions from Brazil and four institutions outside Brazil. Four 4-year PhD positions are now available starting in mid August 2016. The student will be supervised by a Professor at a Brazilian institution and co-supervised by one of the four Professors (Amendola, Dodelson, Pacheco or Wands) from the four institutions outside Brazil. For the compulsory postgraduate courses the student will be mainly based in Vitoria-ES. The student will have opportunities to visit the other Brazilian participating institutions and will have to spend one year at the co-supervisor's foreign institution. Please visit the PPGCosmo homepage for more informations. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoc position in at Astrophysics and Theory of Gravity Group, Lublin, Poland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/06/22/postdoc-position-in-at-astrop… Deadline: 2016-09-15 Location: Lublin, Poland Additional Information: http://www.umcs.pl/en/ Contact: rogat[AT]kft.umcs.lublin.pl POST-DOCTORAL POSITION at Astrophysics and Theory of Gravity Group, Maria Curie Sklodowska University, Lublin, POLAND A post-doctoral position under Prof. Marek Rogatko, UMCS, Lublin, Poland is advertised for 2 years. The position will start from 1/10/2016 - 31/08/2018 is available under the three year research grant of the National Science Center DEC-2014/15/B/ST2/00089 entitled Dark objects in the Early Universe. The selected candidate will receive a salary of 6400 PLN per month (subject to the tax paying), and carry out work with Prof. Marek Rogatko, Maria Curie Sklodowska University, Institute of Physics, 20-031 Lublin, pl.M.C.Sklodowskiej 1, Poland. The desirable criteria are as follows: (i) the candidate should have a Ph.D degree in the field of theoretical physics or astrophysics, (ii)working experience in the field of the mathematical theory of black holes, or black holes in AdS/CMT correspondence, or physics of the Early Universe, as well as, the past experience with numerical methods may be an advantage. The application consisting of the three letters of recommendation from senior researchers (with the phrase recommendation letter and the applicants name in the subject), detailed C.V. with the list of publications, work-experiences and a short statements of the research plans should be sent to Prof. Marek Rogatko (rogat[AT]kft.umcs.lublin.pl). The closing date of sending applications is the 15-th of September 2016. All the enquires should be also addressed to Prof. Marek Rogatko +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Postdoctoral Position in Gravitational Waves at IISER Thiruvananthapuram, India ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/06/30/postdoctoral-position-in-grav… Deadline: 2016-07-22 Location: Trivandrum, India Additional Information: http://www.iisertvm.ac.in Contact: archana[AT]iisertvm.ac.in Post-doctoral Position under CEFIPRA Project in Gravitational Waves at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram (IISER TVM), India Institution: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram, India Deadline: July 22, 2016 Salary: Rs. 36,000 (first year) Rs. 38,000 (second year) per month plus 20% House Rent Allowance Tenure of the post -- 1+ 1year (Extension to second year is subject to the performance and availability of funds) IISER TVM seeks applicants for one Post-doctoral position in the area of Gravitational Waves. The position is funded under the CEFIPRA/IFCPAR (Indo-French Center of Promotion of Advanced Research) bilateral grant between Archana Pai, IISER TVM and Eric Chassande-Mottin, Astro-Particule et Cosmology (APC), Paris.The position is under the project titled Wavelet Graph strategy for the coherent multi-detector search for compact binary coalescence. The appointment is for maximum two years and is expected to commence immediately. Candidates with expertise in general relativity, gravitational wave physics, and statistical signal processing are encouraged to apply. Candidates is expected to hold a Ph.D. in Physics, Astrophysics, Gravity, Gravitational Waves or related areas. Candidate with Ph.D. in Engineering faculty with sufficient experience in statistical signal processing, data science or machine learning may be considered. Candidates who have submitted the Thesis may be considered. Strong preference will be given to candidates with sufficient coding experience with C, C++ and Python. The selected candidate will visit APC, Paris and is expected to work closely with the members of APC, Paris. Gravitational Waves group at IISER TVM is an active member of IndIGO (Indian Initiative in Gravitational Wave Observatories) and a member of LIGO Scientific Collaboration (LSC). The faculty members at IISER TVM involved in research in gravity are Archana Pai and S. Shankaranarayanan. The gravitational wave group has frequent visitors which include Sanjeev Dhurandhar, K. G. Arun, P. Ajith, Eric Chassande-Mottin. Please send via e-mail as a single PDF (1) CV with the list of publications, and (2) detailed research statement. Arrange for 2 letters of recommendation to be sent to archana[at]iisertvm.ac.in with the subject Application for CEFIPRA Post-Doc Position Candidate name. To receive full consideration, applications should be received by July 22, 2016. Applications will continue to be screened until the position is filled. Informal inquires may be directed to Archana Pai (e-mail: archana[at]iisertvm.ac.in, phone: +91-471-2599423) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. PhD and Postdoctoral positions in gravitational wave physics at UIB, Spain ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/06/30/phd-and-postdoctoral-position… Deadline: 2016-07-18 Location: Palma de Mallorca (Spain) Additional Information: http://grg.uib.es Contact: sascha.husa[AT]uib.es Research at the gravity group at the Balearic Islands University (UIB) spans a wide range of topics from mathematical relativity to gravitational wave data analysis. For this call we are seeking applications for a PhD position and different types of postdoctoral positions to work with PIs Alicia Sintes and Sascha Husa in the areas of gravitational wave physics, including data analysis, modelling of gravitational-wave sources, numerical relativity, and related topics in astrophysics, cosmology and fundamental physics. The successful candidates will also be expected to strengthen our involvement in the LIGO Scientific Collaboration. Please address enquiries about the open positions to Alicia Sintes (alicia.sintes[AT]uib.es) and Sascha Husa (sascha.husa[AT]uib.es). The UIB gravity group includes further faculty members Carles Bona, Jaume Carot, Joan Masso' and Carlos Palenzuela, as well as several graduate students and technical support staff. The PhD position is funded for 4 years, with a preferred starting date in September or October 2016 (concurrently with the start of 3 further PhD students in the group, in addition to our current 3 PhD students). In order to be accepted into the UIB PhD programme, applications require a master degree and 300 ECTS credits in the European credit system, or equivalent. Applicants for the position should send a cover letter including a very brief statement of previous experience and interests, academic records and a curriculum vitae including contact information for 3 referees, to be sent to gravity.uib.contact[AT]gmail.com. One already funded postdoc position is available, with negotiable starting date in 2016 or 2017. Initial appointment will be for 1 year, with renewal for a second year expected, depending on satisfactory progress. Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications, brief description of research interests and achievements, as well as arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to gravity.uib.contact[AT]gmail.com. Review of applications for the two funded positions will begin on July 18, and applications will be considered until the positions are filled. In addition, we are looking for candidates for joint applications for the postdoc programme of the local government (of the Balearic Islands Autonomous Community), or the Marie Curie postdoc programme of the European Union. Interested researchers should send an informal email to gravity.uib.contact[AT]gmail.com. Please communicate your interest in the positions funded by the local government before July 5 (notice the tight deadline), and for the Marie Curie grant as soon as possible but before July 18. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. 2 Postdoc and 2 PhD positions in astrophysics at Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/06/30/2-postdoc-and-2-phd-positions… Deadline: 2016-09-01 Location: Nijmegen, The Netherlands Additional Information: http://www.astro.ru.nl Contact: nelemans[AT]astro.ru.nl Applications are invited for two 2+1 year postdoctoral positions and two PhD positions at Radboud University in the Netherlands to work in the group of Gijs Nelemans on the formation of double neutron stars/black holes. The project aims to use population modelling and data from Gaia, pulsars, supernovae, radio pulsars and gravitational wave detections to constrain the various evolutionary phases. The successful applicants will work in the following areas (subject to changes based on interest/expertise). PD1: Supernovae/radio pulsars, PD2: Joint EM-GW analysis, PhD1: High-Mass X-ray binaries, PhD2: double NS/BH. The PDs are encouraged to also pursue their own research programs. The Department of Astrophysics, is part of the Institute of Mathematics, Astrophysics and Particle Physics. The vibrant department consists of 13 faculty, ~15 postdocs, ~25 PhD students. Research activities focus on high-energy astrophysics, cosmic-rays, gravitational waves, stellar and binary evolution, clusters and the Milky Way. The positions are part of the collective labour agreement (CAO) of the Dutch universities, with gross/month salaries of 3000-4300 Euro depending on experience for the post-docs), 2100-2750 Euro for the PhDs. Previous experience with stellar and binary evolution, supernovae, pulsars or gravitational waves is preferred. The PD applicants should have a PhD in astronomy or physics, the PhD applicants a MSc. Additional information can be obtained by contacting Gijs Nelemans (nelemans[AT]astro.ru.nl). To apply, email a cover letter, CV and brief research statement to secr[AT]astro.ru.nl. Also please arrange for 3 letters of references (PDFs) to be emailed secr[AT]astro.ru.nl. Complete applications received by September 1st, 2016 will receive full consideration. We encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, and individuals with disabilities. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. PhD position in Astrostatistics at Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/06/30/phd-position-in-astrostatisti… Deadline: 2016-09-01 Location: Nijmegen, The Netherlands Additional Information: http://www.astro.ru.nl Contact: nelemans[AT]astro.ru.nl Applications are invited for a PhD position in Astrostatistics at Radboud University in the Netherlands. The position is joint between the stochastics group of Eric Cator and the astrophysics group of Gijs Nelemans. The aim of the project is to develop, study and use statistical tools to optimally compare models for the evolution of massive binaries into double neutron stars and black holes, to a wide range of (inhomogeneous) observational data. With these tools we want to determine or constrain the outcome of various uncertain evolutionary processes and validate the model. We also want to develop statistical theory for these new tools in this challenging setting. We are looking for a MSc student with a strong background in mathematics/statistics and an interest in astrophysics. The research takes place within the Institute of Mathematics, Astrophysics and Particle Physics and the PhD student is expected to be involved both in the department of Astrophysics and in the Applied Stochastics group within the department of Mathematics. The PhD student is expected to dedicate 10% if her/his time to teaching assistance, most likely in mathematics. For more information on this project, contact Eric Cator (E.Cator[AT]science.ru.nl) or Gijs Nelemans (nelemans[AT]astro.ru.nl) To apply, email a cover/motivation letter and CV to secr[AT]astro.ru.nl. Also please arrange for 3 letters of references (PDFs) to be emailed to secr[AT]astro.ru.nl. Complete applications received by September 1st, 2016 will receive full consideration. We encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, and individuals with disabilities. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. IRAP PhD 2016 call ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/06/30/irap-phd-2016-call/ Deadline: 2016-09-30 Location: Rome, Italy Additional Information: http://www.icranet.org/irap-phd Contact: secretariat-irapphd[AT]icra.it The International Relativistic Astrophysics Ph.D. (IRAP PhD) Joint Doctorate Program sponsored by ICRANet A deadline of 30th September 2016 has been established for eight positions open internationally and directly sponsored by the participating institutions. The coordinated effort of many international organizations such as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the European Center for Nuclear Research (CERN), the European Space Agency (ESA), the European Southern Observatory (ESO), has led to an unprecedented amount of scientific information from the microphysical world all the way to the entire Universe. To harvest the results of these scientific missions, a specific Ph. D. program has been envisaged in order to involve the students in the analysis and modeling of the above observational data within the theory of general relativity and relativistic quantum and classical field theories. The students will also be involved in innovative experimental programs in relativistic astrophysics. The program provides expertise in the most advanced topics of experimental, mathematical and theoretical physics relevant to the context of astronomy, astrophysics and cosmology. These activities, being necessarily international, the scientific and academic institutions, indicated below, participate with their own specific scientific specialties and a joint degree is delivered, at the end of the program. The Institutions participating in the IRAP PhD are: the international organization ICRANet (Pescara, Rio de Janeiro and Rome) as coordinating institution and the University of Nice Sophia Antipolis as the host Institution; the Albert Einstein Institute, Potsdam (Germany); Indian Centre for Space Physics, Kolkata (India); Observatoire de la Cote DAzur, Nice (France); University of Ferrara (Italy); University of Rome, la Sapienza (Italy); University of Savoie, Annecy (France). The Final Ph.D. degree will be jointly delivered by the Academic Institutions participating in the program. We encourage applications from the best candidates worldwide, independent of nationality, gender or background. The Courses: Each student will have to follow 180 hours of courses during the three years of the Ph.D. program. There is also a possibility to follow courses from other Physics, Mathematics, Astronomy and Astrophysics Ph.D. programs in each participating institution, after approval by the Faculty. Courses can be chosen from the following list: COSMOLOGY WITH GAMMA RAY BURSTS Lorenzo AMATI (INAF-IASF Bologna) Carlo Luciano BIANCO (SAPIENZA-Rome and ICRANet) Michel BOER (UNICE-France) Luca IZZO (Instituto de Astrofisica de Andalucia) HIGH ENERGY PHENOMENA IN ASTROPHYSICS Felix AHARONIAN (DIAS-Dublin and MPIK-Heidelberg) Ulisses Barres de Almeida (CBPF/MCT Rio) Alessandro DE ANGELIS (Univ. Udine-Italy) Paolo GIOMMI (ASI-ASDC Rome) Razmik MIRZOYAN (Max-Planck Institute for Physics) Marco TAVANI (INAF-IASF Rome) COSMOLOGICAL SINGULARITY, BKL COSMOLOGY AND HIDDEN SYMMETRIES IN GRAVITY Vladimir BELINSKI (SAPIENZA-Rome and ICRANet) Thibault DAMOUR (IHES and ICRANet) Hermann NICOLAI (MPIG-Einstein Institut) FEYNMAN DIAGRAMS IN RELATIVISTIC QUANTUM FIELD THEORIES Giovanni AMELINO-CAMELIA (SAPIENZA-Rome) Johannes BLUEMLEIN (DESY and FU Berlin) Gabriele GIONTI (Vatican) Hagen KLEINERT (FU Berlin and ICRANet) ACCRETION ON BLACK HOLES Sandip CHAKRABARTI (Bose Centre-Kolkata) Grant MATHEWS (CANDU -USA) GENERAL RELATIVITY Donato BINI (CNR and ICRANet) Bruno Carneiro DA CUNHA (UFPE-Recife) Jutta KUNZ (Univ. Oldenburg-Germany) Volker PERLICK (Univ. of Bremen-Germany) SUPERNOVAE AND GAMMA RAY BURSTS Alexey AKSENOV (ICAD, RAS-Moscow) Massimo DELLA VALLE (INAF-Naples and ICRANet) Christopher FRYER (LANL-USA) Georges MEYNET (Obs. UNIGE-Geneva) Remo RUFFINI (SAPIENZA-Rome and ICRANet) Patrick YOUNG (Arzona State University) SPACE AND GROUND-BASED TESTS OF GENERAL RELATIVITY Francis EVERITT and Paul WORDEN (Stanford University) Claus LAEMMERZAHL (University of Bremen) Roberto PERON (INAF-Rome) Costantino SIGISMONDI (ON Rio and ICRANet) LARGE SCALE STRUCTURE AND DARK MATTER Carlos ARGUELLES (ICRANet) Nikolaos MAVROMATOS (Kings College London) Marco MERAFINA (Sapienza-Rome) Piero ROSATI (University of Ferrara) X/GAMMA-RAY INSTRUMENTATION Filippo FRONTERA (University of Ferrara) Shuangnan ZHANG (IHEP Chinese Academy of Science) MULTIWAVELENGTH AND TIME-DOMAIN DATA ANALYSIS IN ASTROPHYSICS Bernardo FRAGA (ICRANet) Paolo GIOMMI (ASI-ASDC Rome) Mauro ORLANDINI (University of Ferrara) ON BLACK HOLES Roy KERR (ICRANet) GAMMA RAY BURST THEORIES AND OBSERVATIONS Pascal CHARDONNET (University of Savoie and ICRANet) Xiaohui FAN (UA at Tucson) Marco MUCCINO (SAPIENZA-Rome and ICRANet) Ana PENACCHIONI (University of Siena) Tsvi PIRAN (Hebrew University of Jerusalem) WHITE DWARFS, NEUTRONS STARS, BOSON STARS: OBSERVATIONS AND THEORY Robert Fisher (University of Massachussets Darmouth) Fernanda GOMES DE OLIVEIRA (ICRANet) Sergio FRASCA (SAPIENZA-Rome) and Jutta KUNZ (University of Oldenburg) Manuel MALHEIRO (ITA Brazil) Jorge RUEDA (SAPIENZA-Rome and ICRANet) Cezar ZEN (UFRGS Brazil) RELATIVISTIC KINETIC THEORY, STRONG COUPLING QED AND ELECTRON-POSITRON PLASMA Gregory VERESHCHAGIN and She-Sheng XUE (SAPIENZA-Rome and ICRANet) Antonino DI PIAZZA and Christoph H. KEITEL (MPIK) IRAP PhD FACULTY Giovanni Amelino-Camelia (Sapienza Universita di Roma), Stefano Ansoldi (Universita degli Studi di Udine), Ulisses Barres de Almeida (Brazilian Centre For Physics Research, Brazil), Elia Stefano Battistelli (Sapienza Universita di Roma), Vladimir Belinski (Sapienza Universita di Roma and ICRANet), Carlo Luciano Bianco (Sapienza Universita di Roma and ICRANet), Donato (CNR Ist. per Applicaz. del Calcolo "M. Picone"), Sandip Kumar Chakrabarti (Indian Centre For Space Physics, India), Pascal Chardonnet (Universite de Savoie), Christian Cherubini (Universita "Campus Biomedico" di Roma), Thibault Damour (Institut des Hautes Etudes Scientifiques), Jaan Einasto (Tartu Observatory), Sergio Frasca (Sapienza Universita di Roma), Filippo Frontera (Universita di Ferrara), Jean-Marc Gambaudo (Universite de Nice Sophia Antipolis), Paolo Giommi (ASI Agenzia Spaziale Italiana), Yipeng Jing (Shanghai Astronomical Observatory, China), Hagen Kleinert (Freie Universitat Berlin), Jutta Kunz-Drolshagen (Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg), Claus Laemmerzahl (Universitaet Bremen), Olivier Legrand (Universite de Nice Sophia Antipolis), Francois Mignard (Observatoire de la Cote dAzur), Hermann Nicolai (Max Plank Institute for Gravitational Physics, Postdam), Kjell Rosquist (Stockholm University), Jorge Rueda (Sapienza Universita di Roma and ICRANet), Remo Ruffini (Director) (Sapienza Università di Roma and ICRANet), Felix Ryde (Stockholm University), Farrokh Vakili (Observatoire de la Cote dAzur), Gregory Vereshchagin (Sapienza Università di Roma and ICRANet), She Sheng Xue (Sapienza Università di Roma and ICRANet), Shuangnan Zhang (Institute of High Energy Physics Chinese Academy of Science) More information at http://www.icranet.org/irap-phd +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. The Chalonge de Vega 20th Paris Cosmology Colloquium 2016 ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/06/02/the-chalonge-de-vega-20th-par… Additional Information: http://chalonge.obspm.fr/colloque2016.html Ecole Internationale Daniel Chalonge-Hector de Vega The Chalonge de Vega 20th Paris Cosmology Colloquium 2016: The Universe of CMB, Warm Dark Matter, Dark Energy and keV Sterile Neutrinos Place: Historic Perrault building, Observatoire de Paris at Paris Dates: 20, 21 and 22 July 2016 URL: http://chalonge.obspm.fr/colloque2016.html So far, not a single valid objection arose against WDM. A Turning Point operated in the last years in the Dark Matter research: Warm Dark Matter (WDM) emerged impressively over Cold Dark Matter (CDM) as the leading Dark Matter candidate. WDM solves naturally the problems of CDM and CDM + baryons , provides the same large scale and CMB results than ?CDM and agrees with the observations at the galactic and small scales. Warm Dark Matter (WDM) is hot topic in galaxies and cosmology and implies novelties in the astrophysical, cosmological, particle physics and nuclear physics context. Warm Dark Matter Cosmology (LambdaWDM) is a more complete, correct and general theory than Cold Dark Matter (LambdaCDM) because it contains CDM as a limiting case, reproduces LambdaCDM at large scales and solves all the known problems of CDM at small and intermediate scales. This Colloquium addresses the last progresses in the LambdaWDM Standard Model of the Universe. with the CMB, dark matter, dark energy, the new WDM framework to galaxy formation, and the effective theory of the early universe inflation with predictive power. The Colloquium addresses as well the theory and experimental search for the WDM particle physics candidates (keV sterile neutrinos). Astrophysical constraints put the sterile neutrino mass m in the range 1 <m < 10 keV. This Colloquium puts together in an unifying framework, astrophysical, cosmological, particle and nuclear WDM, astronomical observations, theory and WDM analytical and numerical work which reproduce the observations. The Colloquium addresses as well the theoretical and experimental search for the leading WDM particle candidate: keV sterile neutrinos. The recent impact of WDM astrophysics, its signatures and constraints with high redshift galaxies, cosmic recombinantion, 21 cm line, star formation, with or for the JWST, HST, SKA, X-ray observations and gravitationnal lensing will be treated. Looking forward to Welcome you in Paris at the Colloquium Norma G. Sanchez and the Chalonge-de Vega School Team URL: http://chalonge.obspm.fr/colloque2016.html URL: http://chalonge.obspm.fr ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. GRG Editor's Choice articles free to read ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/07/01/grg-editors-choice-articles-f… Additional Information: http://bit.ly/294Uh4J On the occasion of the upcoming GR21 conference, selected articles from the journal General Relativity and Gravitation are now free-to-read until July 31, 2016: http://bit.ly/294Uh4J In each volume, a few papers are marked as Editors Choice. The primary criteria is original, high quality research that is of wide interest within the community. We would also like to introduce Springer's new article interface, optimized for easy reading on mobile devices. General Relativity and Gravitation is a journal devoted to all aspects of modern gravitational science, and published under the auspices of the ISGRG. The journal publishes research letters and papers, invited review articles on all theoretical and experimental aspects of modern general relativity and gravitation, as well as book reviews and historical articles of special interest. We welcome your submissions, and see you at GR21! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. Varying Constants and Fundamental Cosmology VARCOSMOFUN16, Szczecin, Poland (3rd announcement) ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/07/01/varying-constants-and-fundame… Additional Information: https://indico.cern.ch/e/varcosmo16 Dear Colleagues, We have extended the deadline to submit an abstract to our conference Varying Constants and Fundamental Cosmology VARCOSMOFUN16 (September 12 17, 2016, Szczecin, Poland) to July 15, 2016. The topics of the conference are: Special topic: Varying constants theory, laboratory experiments, astronomical observations. Further topics: Modified gravity, Quantum cosmology, Quantum entanglement, Multiverse, Anthropic principle, Dark matter theory and experiment, Dark energy theory and observations, Inflation and large-scale structure, Early Universe, Gravitational waves, Cosmic Microwave Background More information is available on our website: https://indico.cern.ch/e/varcosmo16 Yours faithfully, Mariusz P. Dabrowski (Organizing Committee chair) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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########################################## Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Aspects of General Relativity, Harvard 1.2. 16th Canadian Conference on General Relativity and Relativistic Astrophysics, Vancouver, Canada (2nd announcement) 1.3. Estate Quantistica 2016: A conference on classical and quantum gravitation and cosmology, Scalea, Italy 1.4. NRMR16, Oppurg, Germany 1.5. 66th Yearly Meeting of the Austrian Physical Society, Wien, Austria 1.6. 70 & 70 Gravitation Fest, Cartagena, Colombia 1.7. GRavitational-wave Astronomy Meeting in PAris (GRAMPA) 1.8. The 3rd BNU International Summer School on Quantum Gravity, Beijing, China 2. Jobs 2.1. Post-Doctoral Researcher in Nuclear and High Energy Physics at the University of Kansas 2.2. Professor of Physics at University of Portsmouth, UK 2.3. Postdoctoral position in Analogue Gravity at Lancaster University, UK 2.4. Tenure track position in theoretical physics at the University of Trento, Italy 2.5. Lectureships (2) in Mathematical Sciences, Dublin City University 2.6. Postdoctoral Fellow in Mathematical Relativity, Lisbon, Portugal 2.7. Max Planck Prize Postdoctoral Position in Astrophysical Relativity at ITCS, Bangalore, India 3. News 3.1. Remembering Sergio Dain 3.2. 2016 Gravity Research Foundation Awards for Essays results ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Aspects of General Relativity, Harvard --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/05/08/aspects-of-general-relativity/ Starting: 2016-05-23 to 2016-05-24 Location: Cambridge, MA Additional Information: http://cmsa.fas.harvard.edu/general-relativity-workshop/ Contact: piotr.chrusciel[AT]univie.ac.at The workshop, addressing issues of current interest in general relativity, will take place at the recently opened Center for Mathematical Sciences and Applications at Harvard University. While emphasis will be given on mathematical aspects of general relativity, more general topics will also be discussed. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. 16th Canadian Conference on General Relativity and Relativistic Astrophysics, Vancouver, Canada (2nd announcement) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/05/08/16th-canadian-conference-on-g… Starting: 2016-07-06 to 2016-07-08 Location: Vancouver, Canada Additional Information: http://www.sfu.ca/physics/cosmology/CCGRRA-16/ Contact: ccgrra-16[AT]sfu.ca Dear Colleagues, May 15th is the deadline for early registration for the 16th Canadian Conference on General Relativity and Relativistic Astrophysics (CCGRRA16), 6-8 July 2016, at SFUs downtown campus in Vancouver, Canada. The registration will remain open until June 30, but the registration fee will be higher after May 15. Please go to register please go to http://www.sfu.ca/physics/cosmology/CCGRRA-16/ A tentative schedule of the invited talks has now been posted on the conference website, as well as the current list of registered participants. As with previous meetings in the series, CCGRRA-16 will bring together Canadian and international relativists for scientific discussion and exchange. The invited talks will cover a broad range of current topics including mathematical and numerical relativity, quantum gravity, relativistic astrophysics, and cosmology. In addition to the plenary lectures, time will be allotted in the afternoons for contributed talks from members of the national and international community. Postdocs and graduate students are especially encouraged to contribute talks and posters. The conference will feature a public talk by Vicky Kaspi on July 6. Make sure to book your hotel room well in advance as July is a popular season for visiting Vancouver. Local information can be found on the conference website: http://www.sfu.ca/physics/cosmology/CCGRRA-16/ We are looking forward to welcoming you to Vancouver in July! Andrei Frolov, Gabor Kunstatter, Levon Pogosian CCGRRA16 Local Organizing Committee +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Estate Quantistica 2016: A conference on classical and quantum gravitation and cosmology, Scalea, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11884 Starting: 2016-06-13 to 2016-06-17 Location: Scalea, Italy Additional Information: http://monge.u-bourgogne.fr/gdito/EQ2016/ Contact: giuseppe.dito[AT]u-bourgogne.fr A conference on classical and quantum gravitation and cosmology Mini-courses Michael Bordag - Leipzig Salvatore Capozziello - Napoli Claus Kiefer - Koeln Nicola Napolitano - INAF, Napoli Talks Manuel Asorey - Zaragoza Valdir Bezerra - UFPB Marco Cariglia - UFOP Alberto Cattaneo - Zürich Carola Dobrigkeit Chinellato - Unicamp Julio C. Fabris - UFES Gilberto Kremer - UFPR Peter P. Lavrov - Tomsk Eugênio Bezerra de Mello - UFPB Oliver Piattella - UFES Nelson Pinto-Neto - CBPF Rudnei Ramos - UERJ Ilya Shapiro - UFJF Winfried Zimdahl - UFES +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. NRMR16, Oppurg, Germany --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/05/19/nrmr16/ Starting: 2016-09-08 to 2016-09-10 Location: Oppurg, Germany Additional Information: https://www.tpi.uni-jena.de/tiki-index.php?page=NRMR16 Contact: david.hilditch[AT]uni-jena.de Workshop on Numerical and Mathematical Relativity, Oppurg, 8-10 September 2016. The aim of the workshop is to give numerical relativists the opportunity to learn about results in mathematical relativity beyond the level that they would typically be discussed by the numerical relativity community, to inform the mathematical community about the current state of the art in numerical simulations and finally to identify problems of common interest. Particular focus points will be: Global results for numerical relativists, The numerical treatment of null-infinity, Critical collapse, State-of-the-art numerical methods. The meeting is being organized by the Relativity group at FSU Jena. We hope to see you in Oppurg in September! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. 66th Yearly Meeting of the Austrian Physical Society, Wien, Austria --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/05/20/66-yearly-meeting-of-the-aust… Starting: 2016-09-27 to 2016-09-29 Location: Wien, Austria Additional Information: https://oepg2016.univie.ac.at/program-deadlines/ Contact: piotr.chrusciel[AT]univie.ac.at This is the 66th meeting of the Austrian Physical Society (AuPS). As compared to previous meetings, the scope has been extended to include theoretical and mathematical physics, which of course includes gravitation. There will be plenary talks in the mornings and parallel sessions in the afternoon organized by the various sections of the AuPS. There will be poster sessions on the first and second day of the conference in the late afternoons. The plenary program will include a lecture by Sacha Husa on gravitational waves. A typical example of the program of previous meetings can be found on the webpage of last year's meeting, http://www.oepg2015.at/program/conference-program +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. 70 & 70 Gravitation Fest, Cartagena, Colombia --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11900 Starting: 2016-09-28 to 2016-09-30 Location: Cartagena, Colombia Additional Information: https://eventos.redclara.net/indico/event/637 Contact: emontoya[AT]uis.edu.co On the occasion of Rodolfo Gambini's and Luis Herreras 70th birthday. We are organizing the "70 & 70 Gravitation Fest", a conference to take place in Cartagena, Colombia on September 28-30, 2016. Rodolfo and Luis have done an important contribution to the physics in Latin America, their works in classical and quantum theory of general relativity have been fundamental in the context of Latin America. Rodolfo did (with A. Trias) the first loop representation of the Yang-Mills theory, he has been working in Loop Quantum Gravity and foundations of the quantum theory, having developed the Montevideo Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics. Luis has contributed to almost every area in the general relativity and is actively working in relativistic astrophysics. This event will cover many topics that have accompanied Rodolfo's and Luis's careers in Classical and Quantum Gravity, including relativistic astrophysics, general relativity, loop quantum gravity and loop quantum cosmology. The conference will be held in Cartagena, a modern port city on Colombias Caribbean coast. At its core is the walled Old Town, with 16th-century plazas, cobblestone streets and colorful colonial buildings. With a tropical climate, the city is a popular beach destination. Invited Plenary Speakers include: Ivan Agullo (Louisiana State University, USA) Miguel Alcubierre (Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Mexico) Roberto Aquilano (Universidad de Rosario Argentina) Willians Barreto (Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil y Universidad de Los Andes Merida, Venezuela) Miguel Campiglia (Universidad de la Republica, Uruguay) Jaume Carot (Universitat de les Illes Balears, Spain) Alejandro Corichi (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Mexico, Mexico) Mario Cosenza (Universidad de Los Andes, Venezuela) Alicia Di Prisco (Univerisidad Central de Venezuela, Venezuela) Justo Ospino (Universidad de Salamanca, Spain) Jorge Pullin (Louisiana State University, USA) Hernando Quevedo (Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Mexico) Alvaro Restuccia (Universidad de Antofagasta, Chile) Oscar Reula (Universidad de Cordoba, Argentina) Jorge A. Rueda (Universita di Roma e International Center for Relativistic Astrophysics, Italy) Roberto Sussman (Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Mexico) Information regarding registration, abstract submission, accommodation and travel can be found at the web page of the conference https://eventos.redclara.net/indico/event/637 The conference will be held in Spanish. This event is supported by the Universidad Industrial de Santander and the Universidad Tecnologica de Bolivar. With our best regards, The Organizing Committee +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. GRavitational-wave Astronomy Meeting in PAris (GRAMPA) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11904 Starting: 2016-08-29 to 2016-09-02 Location: Paris, France Additional Information: http://www.iap.fr/vie_scientifique/ateliers/GravitationalWave/2016/index.ht… Contact: barausse[AT]iap.fr GRavitational-wave Astronomy Meeting in PAris (GRAMPA) Second announcement, revised abstract submission/registration deadline The GRavitational-wave Astronomy Meeting in PAris (GRAMPA) will be held at the Institut d'astrophysique de Paris, from August 29th through September 2nd, 2016, and will focus on the physics and astrophysics of gravitational-wave sources for existing and future terrestrial interferometers, pulsar timing arrays, as well as future space-borne missions. It will also explore the synergies of these experiments among themselves and with traditional electromagnetic astrophysics. There is no conference fee, and students/postdocs are encouraged to participate and submit abstracts for contributed talks/posters. Registration and abstract submission is open till July 15, 2016 The list of invited speakers includes: P. Amaro-Seoane (AEI, Golm) N. Andersson (Southampton) S. Babak (AEI, Golm) L. Barack (Southampton) M. Colpi (Milan) S. De Mink (Amsterdam) M. Kramer (MPIfR, Bonn) L. Lentati (Cambridge) S. Nissanke (Nijmegen) D. Psaltis (Arizona) V. Ravi (Caltech) L. Rezzolla (Frankfurt) A. Vecchio (Birmingham) M. Volonteri (Paris) W. Weber (Trento, LPF) C. Will (Florida) Organizing committee: E. Barausse, L. Blanchet, G. Faye, A. Sesana +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. The 3rd BNU International Summer School on Quantum Gravity, Beijing, China --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11933 Starting: 2016-08-15 to 2016-08-20 Location: Beijing, China Additional Information: http://123.206.13.226//summerschool/en/ Contact: qgschool[AT]bnu.edu.cn The 3rd BNU International Summer School on Quantum Gravity will be held at Beijing Normal University (BNU) from 15 to 20 August in 2016. The series of BNU International Summer School is intended to provide a pedagogical introduction for graduate students and young post-docs to certain fundamental topics of quantum gravity. This years topics include: Loop quantum gravity, Loop quantum cosmology, Spin foams, Group field theory, Kaluza-Klein theory. Lecturers: Norbert Bodendorfer (Univ of Warsaw, Poland) Sylvain Carrozza (Univ of Bordeaux, France) Muxin Han (Florida Atlantic Univ, USA) Jerzy Lewandowski (Univ of Warsaw, Poland) Chris Pope (Texas & Univ, USA) Edward Wilson-Ewing (Max-Planck Inst for Gravitational Physics, Germany) The working language is English. But participation is limited. Students and young post-docs who are interested to attend the school are invited to look up the registration information and register at the website of the school: http://123.206.13.226//summerschool/en/ The online registration will be open from 3 to 20 of June, 2016. Organization Committee: GAO Sijie (BNU) LU Hong (BNU) LIU Wenbiao (BNU) MA Yongge (Chair, BNU) ZHANG Hongbao (BNU) ZHOU Bin (BNU) Secretaries: HUANGYU Aotian (BNU) LONG Gaoping (BNU) SONG Shupeng (BNU) WANG Xiaobao (BNU) ZHANG Cong (BNU) Contact: qgschool[AT]bnu.edu.cn Yongge Ma On behalf of the Organization Committee Dept of Physics Beijing Normal University Beijing 100875, CHINA Tel: +86-10-58809499 Fax: +86-10-62209742 Webpage: http://physics.bnu.edu.cn/application/research/gravity/LQG/eng/research.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Post-Doctoral Researcher in Nuclear and High Energy Physics at the University of Kansas ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11870 Deadline: 2016-07-31 Location: Lawrence, KS, USA Additional Information: https://employment.ku.edu/staff/6157BR Contact: c742r922[AT]ku.edu Position Overview: The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Kansas seeks to fill a post-doctoral researcher position in nuclear and high energy physics. Starting Date: October 1st, 2016, or as soon thereafter as the position can be filled (also negotiable). Length of Appointment: Initial appointment is for one year with the possibility of renewal annually for three subsequent years subject to review. General Responsibilities: Research in nuclear and High Energy Physics. The successful candidate will contribute in several aspects of the high energy physics group's research program including phenomenology, data analysis and event simulation, and publication of research results. Job Duties: Conduct research in experimental high energy and nuclear physics and in phenomenology in collaboration with members of the University of Kansas high energy and nuclear physics group and collaboration members world-wide. This entails participation in relevant facets of the overall research endeavor encompassing the life-cycle of high energy and nuclear physics, ranging from phenomenology related to BSM physics (and especially to the possible diphoton excess observed by the CMS and ATLAS experiments) and to QCD studies (diffraction and small x physics including saturation pheomena), physics event simulation, data analysis, publication preparation, proposal preparation, editorial work, presentation of results, outreach and career development. More specifically, the research will deal with the phenomenology studies at the LHC in the BSM and QCD domains and their possible observations in the CMS/TOTEM experiments. Specific job duties: 60% Phenomenogy studies 30% Participation in the analysis of recent CMS-TOTEM data at 13 TeV 10% Assist the faculty in guiding the group's graduate and undergraduate students. Qualifications: Evaluation of the required qualification and preferred qualification will be made through (1) records of accomplishments entered in CV, (2) description of research and education experience provided in the application materials, (3) references, and (4) publications as appropriate. Required Qualifications for Postdoctoral Researcher: 1. A Ph.D. in physics by date of appointment. 2. Experience in theoretical physics, phenomenogy or experimental high energy physics or related experimental field. At least one publication in phenomenology/theory/experiment will be required and a 3-year experience will be very much appreciated. NOTE: To be appointed at the Postdoctoral Researcher title, it is necessary to have the PhD in hand. Appointments made without a diploma or certified transcript indicating an earned doctorate are conditional hires and are appointed on an interim basis not to exceed 6 months. Preferred Qualifications for Postdoctoral Researcher: 1. Experience in theory and phenomenology: a publication in this domain will be greatly approeciated 2. Experience in software: experience on MC or C++ code will be highly considered 3. Experience and ability in particle physics data analysis or phenomenological prediction 4. Good communication skills. A complete online application include a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae (including publications list), Statement of Research Interests and Skills and at least three letters of recommendation letters should be emailed to Prof. Christophe Royon (c742r922[AT]ku.edu) or mailed to Department of Physics & Astronomy, 1251 Wescoe Hall Drive, Room 1082, Malott Hall, Lawrence, KS 66045 USA. Initial review of applications will begin July 31, 2016. For first consideration, please apply before July 31, 2016. The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Executive Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, IOA[AT]ku.edu , 1246 West Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Professor of Physics at University of Portsmouth, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/05/12/professor-of-physics-at-unive… Deadline: 2016-07-15 Location: Portsmouth, UK Additional Information: http://www.icg.port.ac.uk/2016/05/professor-of-physics-x2/ Contact: david.wands[AT]port.ac.uk We announce a unique opportunity to recruit one, or more, new Professors of Physics to create a new research group in the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation (ICG). We seek established leaders to start a new initiative in areas such as experimental particle physics, space instrumentation, exoplanets, gravitational waves, or other research areas that are complementary to the existing research of the ICG. There is the possibility of making multiple hires in support of this initiative. The ICG is a world-leading research institute in cosmology and astrophysics. In REF2014 96% of our research outputs were judged internationally excellent or world leading. We are now looking to expand into new areas, supported by external research funding and recently-opened undergraduate courses in Physics. We encourage applications from scientists with a strong background of - high impact publications, - grant funding, - project management, - innovation and impact, - building and mentoring research teams. Applications are particularly encouraged from traditionally under-represented groups in science. The ICG and the University of Portsmouth hold Athena SWAN bronze awards and we are an Institute of Physics Project Juno Supporter. These projects show a commitment to introduce organisational and cultural practices that promote gender equality in science and create a better working environment for men and women. The ICG consists of 12 academic staff, 19 postdoctoral researchers and over 20 PhD students, and has an active international visitors programme. ICG has major involvement in - Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS-IV), - Dark Energy Survey (DES), - Large Synpotic Survey Telescope (LSST), - Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), - ESAs Euclid satellite mission, - Square Kilometre Array (SKA). The University of Portsmouth is a member of the South-East Physics Network (SEPnet) and hosts the 3704-core SCIAMA supercomputer. You may wish to contact the ICG co-Directors, Profs Bob Nichol (bob.nichol[AT]port.ac.uk) and David Wands (david.wands[AT]port.ac.uk) to discuss this exciting opportunity and your application. More information can be found at http://www.icg.port.ac.uk/ Your application (application form, CV) should be submitted via the online application system by the closing date. Your application will be processed and conducted in compliance with UK legislation relevant at that time. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Postdoctoral position in Analogue Gravity at Lancaster University, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/05/15/postdoctoral-position-in-anal… Deadline: 2016-07-03 Location: Lancaster, UK Additional Information: https://hr-jobs.lancs.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=A1527 Contact: d.burton[AT]lancaster.ac.uk Applications are invited for a 2-year postdoctoral research position in the Mathematical Physics Group within the Physics Department at Lancaster University, UK. The theme of the post is analogue Hawking radiation in laser-plasmas and the work will be undertaken as part of a wider investigation of novel opportunities offered within the laser wakefield accelerator paradigm at the highest field intensities. The successful candidate will join a UK consortium composed of experimentalists and theorists at the universities of Lancaster, Strathclyde, St Andrews and Glasgow. Informal enquiries can be made by emailing Dr David Burton. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Tenure track position in theoretical physics at the University of Trento, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/05/20/tenure-track-position-in-theo… Deadline: 2016-06-16 Location: Trento, Italy Additional Information: http://www.unitn.it/ateneo/bando-dr-valcomp/40914/valutazione-comparativa-a… Contact: recruitment[AT]unitn.it The University of Trento has opened a tenure-track position in the field of theoretical physics. Candidates working in relativistic quantum field theory and gravitational theory are particularly encouraged to apply. The position is for 3 years at the end of which the candidate will be evaluated and, if the evaluation will be positive, will be promoted to tenured associate professor. In order to apply candidates need to hold a PhD in Physics (or related area) and have been a postdoc for at least three years. Candidates that worked at least one year outside Italy are strongly encouraged to apply. Knowledge of the Italian language is not required. In order to apply, candidates need to provide the following documents: 1) full curriculum vitae (in English) including full list of publications 2) up to 12 publications in pdf format (candidates are suggested to submit their best 12 refereed publications) 3) a list of three persons that will provide reference letters All the documents have to be submitted online by June 16 2016 via the form available at https://lavorare.unitn.it/rwe2/module_preview.jsp?MODULE_TAG=Valutazione_28… The reference letters should be sent via email to recruitment [AT] unitn.it by the deadline. More details about the application, including the full list of documents, and the selection procedure can be found in the job announcement (both in Italian and English) at http://www.unitn.it/ateneo/bando-dr-valcomp/40914/valutazione-comparativa-a… In case of questions about the online form, candidates may contact recruitment [AT] unitn.it. More general questions about this position can be sent to Bruno Giacomazzo (bruno.giacomazzo [AT] unitn.it) or Sergio Zerbini (sergio.zerbini [AT] unitn.it). The University of Trento is regularly ranked among the top universities in Italy (first according to the latest national ranking) and it is on the list of the top 200 universities in the world. It has an international population of students and all master courses in the Physics department are taught in English. More information about the Physics department can be found at http://www.physics.unitn.it/en Trento is located in the autonomous region of Trentino, near the Dolomites, and it is very well connected nationally and internationally (the international airport of Verona is 1 hour away by train, while Rome and Munich can both be reached by train in 4 hours). The city of Trento is regularly ranked among the 5 best cities to live in Italy. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Lectureships (2) in Mathematical Sciences, Dublin City University ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11911 Deadline: 2016-06-10 Location: Dublin, Ireland Additional Information: http://www.dcu.ie/sites/default/files/hr/Lecturer%20MATHS%20%20May%202016.p… Contact: brien.nolan[AT]dcu.ie Two permanent posts are available in the School of Mathematical Sciences, Dublin City University, in the broad areas of Applied Mathematics and Statistics. The School includes members working in General Relativity and in Theoretical and Computational Astrophysics; applications would be welcome from colleagues working in those domains. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Postdoctoral Fellow in Mathematical Relativity, Lisbon, Portugal ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11915 Deadline: 2016-06-30 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Additional Information: https://camgsd.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/ Contact: jlca[AT]iscte.pt Postdoctoral Fellow in Mathematical Relativity: A postdoctoral fellowship is available at the Mathematical Relativity Group in the Center for Mathematical Analysis, Geometry and Dynamical Systems (CAMGSD) at IST-ULisboa, Lisbon, Portugal. The position will be funded by the PTDC/MAT-ANA/1275/2014 (GPSEinstein) grant, awarded by the Portuguese Science Foundation, for a period of 12 months, renewable up to a total of 24 months. The Fellowship is within the area of the GPSEinstein grant, namely: global properties of solutions of the Einstein equations, hyperbolic partial differential equations, cosmic censorship and the formation of singularities in general relativity. Starting date: Between October 1, 2016 and January 1, 2017. Conditions of award: - Applicants must have obtained a PhD degree in mathematics or related area and a relevant research record in the areas of the GPSEinstein grant. - Preference will be given to candidates with PhD degrees awarded in the last 6 years. Application: Interested candidates should send the following documents by email to jlca[AT]iscte.pt, before June 30, 2016: - Curriculum Vitae. - Copy of the PhD certificate. - Research proposal. - 1 or 2 letters of recommendation. - Application form: http://ist-id.pt/files/sites/43/id_b1_v1-1_candidatura_bolsa-_inv.doc The Mathematical Relativity Group in CAMGSD: At present, our group is composed of 4 faculty members (Joao L Costa, Pedro Girao, Jose' Natario and Jorge D. Silva), 3 postdoctoral fellows (Artur Alho, Luis F. Costa and Anne Franzen) and 1 PhD student (Pedro Oliveira). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. Max Planck Prize Postdoctoral Position in Astrophysical Relativity at ITCS, Bangalore, India ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11922 Deadline: 2016-06-15 Location: Bangalore, India Additional Information: https://forms.icts.res.in/postdoc_app Contact: ajith[AT]icts.res.in Applications are invited for a Max Planck Prize Postdoctoral Position in Astrophysical Relativity at the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS) of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), located in Bangalore, India. This position is supported by the Max Planck Partner Group in Astrophysical Relativity at ICTS, which operates in collaboration with the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics. The fellowship is offered broadly in the area of gravitational wave physics and astronomy, including analytical and numerical relativity, and theoretical astrophysics. All applicants will be automatically considered for the regular ICTS postdoc positions also. ELIGIBILITY: Applications are invited from highly motivated young scientists with proven track record. Candidates are expected to have a PhD in Physics, Astrophysics or Astronomy with excellent track record. Although PhDs in gravitational-wave physics, relativistic astrophysics, numerical relativity, etc., are preferred, candidates with strong analytical and computational skills, trained in other areas are also encouraged to apply. SALARY AND BENEFITS: The initial appointment will be for two years, with possibility of extension up to a third year, based on the scientific activity of the Fellow. The position carries a monthly salary of Rs. 60,000 and housing allowance of Rs. 15,000. Fellows can also opt for free Institute accommodation in lieu of the housing allowance. Fellows receive health insurance and a research grant of Rs. 200,000 per year. Fellows will also have the opportunity to apply for additional travel and research grants offered by the ICTS as well as the national funding agencies. ABOUT ICTS: ICTS is a new initiative in Indian science, with a mandate to contribute to research excellence by providing a platform and resources to organize various programs in theoretical sciences at the forefront of knowledge. Apart from hosting a large number of visitor-driven academic programs, ICTS boasts a world-class in-house research program. The current in-house research focusses on astrophysical relativity, numerical linear algebra, computational sciences, data assimilation, dynamical systems, nonlinear dynamics, fluid mechanics, mathematical physics and geometry, physical biology, statistical mechanics and turbulence, condensed matter physics, and string theory. ICTS runs strong visitors and associates programs, a highly competitive graduate school as well as a strong postdoctoral program. Providing a vibrant academic environment, the ICTSs state-of-the-art residential campus is located in Bangalore, the garden city of India, that boasts a pleasant and moderate climate. ICTS maintains close ties with the world-class scholastic ambience of the city ASTROPHYSICAL RELATIVITY AT ICTS: The Astrophysical Relativity group includes Parameswaran Ajith (faculty), Bala Iyer (Simons visiting professor), Archisman Ghosh, Chandra Kant Mishra, Nathan K Johnson-McDaniel, Arunava Mukherjee, Sumit Kumar (postdocs), Abhirup Ghosh, Ajit Kumar Mehta (graduate students) and several visiting undergrad students. K. G. Arun, Sascha Husa, Mark Hannam, Badri Krishnan and Tarun Souradeep are visiting associates. The groups research interest include gravitational-wave source modeling, data analysis including parameter estimation, tests of general relativity using gravitational-wave observations and astrophysics. The group is an active member group in the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and the IndIGO consortium. The group hosts a 1000 core LIGO Tier-3 grid computing cluster and has access to other high-performance facilities at ICTS. HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates can apply online with their CV, list of publications, a research proposal (not more than two pages) and a covering letter (PDF). The applicants also need to arrange at least three recommendation letters sent directly to the ICTS. The nominal deadline is June 15, 2016; but applications will be considered until the positions are filled. The nominal starting date of October 1, 2016 is negotiable. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Remembering Sergio Dain ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/05/02/remembering-sergio-dain/ Additional Information: http://springer.com/10714 By GRG's Editors in Chief: It is with profound sadness that we report on the sudden passing away of Professor Sergio Dain, an Associate Editor of the journal General Relativity and Gravitation. He succumbed to cancer on February 24th, 2016. Although only 46, he had already been an internationally recognized relativist for quite some time. Sergio received his Ph.D. from the Universidad Nacional de Cordoba, Argentina in 1999 for his numerous contributions to asymptotically flat space-times and gravitational radiation. Part of his thesis work was carried out at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute - AEI) in Golm, Germany, under the auspices of a Fellowship of the German Academic Exchange Service. In 2000 he returned to AEI as a post-doctoral research scientist in the Mathematical General Relativity group and remained there till 2007. During this period he made a transition to geometric analysis, specializing in elliptic aspects of Einstein's equations. His very first paper in the area, published as a single author Physical Review Letter, provided a family of initial data representing two spinning black holes. This was followed by a series of papers on conserved quantities in black hole collisions, the close limit approximation, and initial data sets tailored to isolated horizon boundary conditions. He then turned his attention to angular momentum, writing a series of seminal papers establishing inequalities between angular momentum and mass in general relativity. Many of these papers were written after he returned to Cordoba as a faculty member and an independent researcher with CONICET. These influential contributions were recognized by the International Society on General Relativity and Gravitation through an invitation to give a plenary lecture on the subject during the GR20 and Amaldi10 conference, held at Warsaw in 2013, and by the Fields Institute at Toronto, where he gave two invited lectures on the subject in 2015. He was fully engaged in first rate research until the very end. Indeed, his last paper, establishing sharp bounds on the minimum radius of a charged spherical body in general relativity, appeared in Physical Review D on February 23rd, 2016! It not only contains a hard theorem, but also some numerical simulations and a nice discussion of physical implications - a testimony of Sergio's intellectual breadth. Sergio was very engaged in the promotion of Science in Argentina at different levels. In particular, he led the Max Planck partner group at the Universidad Nacional de Cordoba from 2007 to 2012, where he also organized a series of international conferences. Ten students received their graduate degrees under his supervision and he also mentored 4 post-doctoral researchers. Since January 2014, he served on the Editorial Board of General Relativity and Gravitation. He made important contributions to the journal, remaining active on the Board till the very end. The Board fondly remembers him for his spontaneous sense of humor, his uplifting spirit and his passion for general relativity. The Board and Springer deeply regret that the journal will no longer receive his energetic contributions. We extend our sympathies to his family and many friends. Abhay Ashtekar Roy Maartens (Editors in Chief) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. 2016 Gravity Research Foundation Awards for Essays results ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/05/13/2016-gravity-research-foundat… Additional Information: http://www.gravityresearchfoundation.org The trustees are pleased to announce the Awards for Essays for 2016. 1. $4,000 - A Frame-Dependent Gravitational Effective Action Mimics a Cosmological Constant, but Modifies the Black Hole Horizon by Stephen L. Adler, Institute for Advanced Study, Einstein Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540; e-mail: adler[AT]ias.edu 2. $1,250 - New Insights into Quantum Gravity from Gauge/Gravity Duality by Netta Engelhardt and Gary T. Horowitz, Department of Physics, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106; e-mail: engeln[AT]physics.ucsb.edu, gary[AT]physics.ucsb.edu 3. $1,000 - Spontaneous Dimensional Reduction in Quantum Gravity by S. Carlip, Department of Physics, University of California, Davis, CA 95616; e-mail: carlip[AT]physics.ucdavis.edu 4.$750 - Quadratic Gravity: from Weak to Strong by Bob Holdom and Jing Ren, Department of Physics, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S1A7; e-mail: bob.holdom[AT]utoronto.ca, jren[AT]physics.utoronto.ca 5. $500 - Axion Experiments to Algebraic Geometry - Testing Quantum Gravity via the Weak Gravity Conjecture by Ben Heidenreich, Matthew Reece, and Tom Rudelius, Department of Physics, Harvard University, Jefferson Laboratory, 17 Oxford St., Cambridge, MA, 02138; e-mail: bjheiden[AT]physics.harvard.edu, mreece[AT]physics.harvard.edu, rudelius[AT]physics.harvard.edu Selected for Honorable Mention this year were (listed in alphabetical order): Ahmed Farag Ali and Saurya Das; Shreya Banerjee, Sayantani Bera, and Tejinder P. Singh; David Berenstein and Alexandra Miller; Evan Berkowitz, Masanori Hanada, and Jonathan Maltz; Matthias Blau and Martin O'Loughlin; Martin Bojowald; Yuri Bonder; Sumanta Chakraborty and Kinjalk Lochan; Lay Nam Chang, Djordje Minic, Chen Sun, and Tatsu Takeuchi; Alessandro Codello and Rajeev Kumar Jain; Geoffrey Compere; F. I. Cooperstock; Roberto Emparan and Marina Martinez; Willy Fischler and Sandipan Kundu; Steven B. Giddings; Eduardo Guendelman, Emil Nissimov, and Svetlana Pacheva; Hal M. Haggard and Carlo Rovelli; Shahar Hod; A. Landry and M. B. Paranjape; Philip D. Mannheim; Samir D. Mathur; T. Padmanabhan and Hamsa Padmanabhan; Don N. Page; Susha L. Parameswaran and Ivonne Zavala; Tsvi Piran; M. M. Sheikh-Jabbari; Douglas Singleton and Steve Wilburn; W. M. Stuckey, Timothy McDevitt, and Michael Silberstein; Tanmay Vachaspati. This announcement and abstracts of award-winning and honorable mention essays will be posted when ready on our web site, http://www.gravityresearchfoundation.org. The five award-winning essays will be published in a special issue of the International Journal of Modern Physics D (IJMPD). They will also be posted at a later date on our web site. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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########################################## Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. The Spanish-Portuguese Relativity Meeting, Lisbon (2nd announcement) 1.2. 19th Capra Meeting on Radiation Reaction, Meudon, France (2nd announcement) 1.3. Course on hydrodynamic stability and dynamo theory, Warangal, India 1.4. III Jose' Plinio Baptista School of Cosmology, Pedra Azul, Brazil 1.5. Static metrics and Bartnik's quasi-local mass conjecture 2016, Tuebingen, Germany 1.6. 21st International Conference on General Relativity and Gravitation (3rd circular), New York 1.7. The 3rd Conference of the Polish Society on Relativity, Krakow 1.8. 11th Interantional LISA Symposium, Zurich, Switzerland 1.9. Astrophysics from LIGOs First Black Holes, Santa Barbara, CA 1.10. Experimental Search for Quantum Gravity, Frankfurt, Germany 1.11. NEB17 Recent Developments in Gravity, Mykonos, Greece (Final announcement) 2. Jobs 2.1. Postdoctoral position in mathematics at the University of Stavanger, Norway 2.2. Postdoctoral Fellowship in Cosmology and Gravity, University of Cape Town, South Africa 2.3. Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Mathematics at the University of Otago, New Zealand 2.4. Multiple Project Staff Scientist (postdoctoral) openings at IUCAA,Pune, India 2.5. Postdoctoral position in black hole astrophysics at Fudan/INAF Bologna 3. News 3.1. The Chalonge de Vega Meudon Workshop 2016, Meudon, France 3.2. Reduced student registration fee for "The first observation of a binary black hole merger: Status and future prospects", Hannover, Germany 3.3. Death of Professor Liao Liu 3.4. Remembering Sergio Dain ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. The Spanish-Portuguese Relativity Meeting, Lisbon (2nd announcement) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11765 Starting: 2016-09-12 to 2016-09-12 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Additional Information: http://erep2016.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/ Contact: erep2016[AT]centra.tecnico.ulisboa.pt EREP2016: Spanish-Portuguese Relativity Meeting 2016 100 years of the Schwarzschild solution Lisbon, Portugal, 12-15 September 2016 http://erep2016.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/ http://sprg.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/ http://www.segre.es SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT The 2016 edition of the "Spanish-Portuguese Relativity Meeting" (EREP2016) will be held in Lisbon from 12-15 September 2016. The Spanish-Portuguese Relativity Meeting is an international conference devoted to Relativity and Gravitation which is organized every year by different members of the Spanish Society of Gravitation and Relativity (SEGRE) and of the Portuguese Society of Relativity and Gravitation (SPRG). This year, it will be hosted by the University of Lisbon. A brief historical background of the ERE can be found at http://www.segre.es/en/historia.shtml . In 2016, we celebrate the centenary of the most famous solution of the field equations, the Schwarzschild solution, and the many phenomena that it describes. The topics of the plenary lectures will revolve around three main areas of research, namely Relativistic Astrophysics and Cosmology, Mathematical Relativity, and the interface between Gravitation and Quantum Theory, and reflect the intended broad scope of the meeting. The meeting will take place at Fundacao Calouste Gulbenkian. Founded in 1956 by Calouste Sarkis Gulbenkian, the Foundation promotes knowledge in the fields of the arts, science and education. Headquartered in Lisbon, the Foundation has delegations in Paris and London. Located in central Lisbon, and well connected to the subway and buses, the Foundation hosts two important museums and is surrounded by wonderful gardens, designed by Ribeiro Teles (1962/1969), and featuring some unique flora. Invited Plenary Speakers include: Manuela Campanelli (Rochester Institute of Technology, US) Joao Costa (ISCTE, Portugal) Ruth Durrer (Universite' de Geneve, Switzerland) Roberto Emparan (ICREA and Universitat de Barcelona, Spain) Paulo Freire (Max-Planck-Institute fur Radioastronomie, Germany) Gustav Holzegel (Imperial College London, UK) Andrew King (University of Leicester, UK) David Mota (University of Oslo, Norway) Gonzalo Olmo (Universitat de Valencia, Spain) Frans Pretorius (Princeton University, US) Hans Ringstrom (KTH, Sweden) Jacques Smulevici (Departement de Mathematiques d'Orsay, France) Patrick Sutton (Cardiff U., UK) Information regarding registration, abstract submission, accommodation and travel can be found at the web page of the conference http://erep2016.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/ Looking forward to meeting all interested participants in Lisbon this September! With our best regards, Vitor Cardoso (On behalf of the local organizing committee) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. 19th Capra Meeting on Radiation Reaction, Meudon, France (2nd announcement) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/04/06/19th-capra-meeting-on-radiati… Starting: 2016-06-27 to 2016-07-01 Location: Meudon, France Additional Information: http://capra.obspm.fr Contact: letiec[AT]obspm.fr This is the second announcement of the 19th Capra Meeting on Radiation Reaction in General Relativity will be held on the Meudon campus of the Paris Observatory, in France, from June 27 to July 1, 2016. Since the inaugural meeting in 1998, held at Caltech's Capra ranch near San Diego, Capra meetings have brought together relativists interested in the problem of radiation reaction in relativity and its application to extreme-mass-ratio inspirals (EMRIs) as astrophysical sources of gravitational waves. The meetings address an important open problem in gravitational theory, one made particularly relevant by the recent observation of gravitational waves from a binary black hole merger, and by the exciting prospect of observing gravitational waves from EMRIs and other compact binaries in the near future. As usual, the meeting will focus primarily on aspects of the self-force in general relativity, but will also seek to explore synergies with other approaches to the two-body problem. Following the Capra tradition, the meeting will be informal. There will be no registration fee and no proceedings. The program will include a few invited review talks, short contributed presentations and open discussion sessions. Contributed talks on all aspects of the radiation reaction problem (including related topics such as EMRI astrophysics or data analysis) are welcome. Information regarding registration, abstract submission, accommodation and venue can be found on the conference website: http://capra.obspm.fr This Capra meeting will be held in honor of Steven Detweiler (1947-2016), who made significant contributions to gravitational physics in general, and to the Capra research program in particular. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Course on hydrodynamic stability and dynamo theory, Warangal, India --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11803 Starting: 2016-12-09 to 2016-12-20 Location: Warangal, India Additional Information: http://www.gian.iitkgp.ac.in//files/brochures/BR1459831596Hydrodynamic_Stab… Contact: hprani[AT]nitw.ac.in The topics of the course, related to recent astrophysical and geophysical problems, are also very attractive to applied mathematicians. Sophisticated mathematical approaches applying wide spectra of numerical as well as analytic and asymptotic methods are necessary for successful and effective solutions of those physical problems. The first goal of the course is to motivate mathematicians to solve complex physical problems. Therefore, the course indicates an attractiveness and practical usefulness of topics related to the magnetic fields generation of cosmic bodies, in particular of the Earth and Sun. Understanding and the ability to predict the time behaviour of the last two fields has also enormous practical significance, and it is not yet solved. The second goal is to show how various branches of mathematics are indispensable in solving the problems of Convection and Dynamo Theory in astro- and geophysics. The 3rd goal is to introduce the basic physical background for the topics with emphasis on mathematical expression of this physics, i.e. to underline the correspondence between the physics and mathematics of the topics. The course will benefit the students of undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and academicians with background of mathematics and physics to acquire a new experience to apply mathematical methods in attractive physical problems. For further details you can see the website http://www.nitw.ac.in/nitw/ or send mail to the coordinator hprani[AT]nitw.ac.in +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. III Jose' Plinio Baptista School of Cosmology, Pedra Azul, Brazil --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11807 Starting: 2016-09-25 to 2016-09-30 Location: Pedra Azul - Domingos Martins, ES, Brazil Additional Information: http://www.cosmo-ufes.org/jpbcosmo3 Contact: events[AT]cosmo-ufes.org The Jose' Plinio Baptista School of Cosmology reviews every two years relevant topics in Theoretical Physics. Advanced courses and review seminars focus on the state of the art of the chosen topic. During this third edition, world's leading cosmologists will discuss and debate about the current status of knowledge on Dark Matter and Dark Energy. LECTURES: - Dark Energy - Luca Amendola (Universitaet Heidelberg, Germany) - Modified Gravity - Federico Piazza (Aix Marseille Université, France) - Weak Lensing and Redshift Space Distortion - Scott Dodelson (Fermilab, USA) - Particle Dark Matter - Stefano Profumo (University of California Santa Cruz, USA) SEMINARS: - Screening Mechanisms - Jose Beltran Jimenez (Aix Marseille Universite', France) - Mapping Dark Matter in the Universe - Fabio Iocco (ICTP-SAIFR & IFT UNESP, Brazil) - Massive Gravity - Lavinia Heisenberg (ETH, Switzerland) - SIMP Dark Matter - Nicolas Bernal (ICTP-SAIFR & IFT UNESP, Brazil) - Dark Energy Survey: an overview - Rogerio Rosenfeld (ICTP-SAIFR & IFT UNESP, Brazil) SPECIAL SESSION ON GRAVITATIONAL WAVES: - Gravitational waves - Jose' Pacheco (Observatoire de la Cote d'Azur, France) - Observations of Gravitational Waves by the LIGO detector - Riccardo Sturani (ICTP-SAIFR & IFT UNESP, Brazil) ORGANIZERS (UFES, Brazil): Luciano Casarini, Julio Fabris, Valerio Marra, Oliver Piattella, Davi Rodrigues, Hermano Velten, Winfried Zimdahl. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Static metrics and Bartnik's quasi-local mass conjecture 2016, Tuebingen, Germany --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/04/21/static-metrics-and-bartniks-q… Starting: 2016-05-17 to 2016-05-20 Location: Tübingen, Germany Additional Information: https://www.math.uni-tuebingen.de/static-metric-conference-2016 Contact: cederbaum[AT]math.uni-tuebingen.de Second circular: registration still welcome! Static metrics have been intensively studied since the early days of General Relativity. Insights and results have been and continue to be obtained from physical, analytic and geometric perspectives. Milestones include the static black hole uniqueness theorems and a detailed understanding of the asymptotic behavior of static metrics. Besides being of interest in their own right, static metrics also feature as obstructions in certain gluing constructions and as critical points in certain geometric variational problems, most notably in the approach to quasi-local capacity taken by Robert Bartnik. Bartniks definition leads to the static metric extension conjecture, which will also be one of the main topics discussed at this conference. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. 21st International Conference on General Relativity and Gravitation (3rd circular), New York --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/04/25/21st-international-conference… Starting: 2016-07-10 to 2016-07-15 Location: New York, NY Additional Information: http://www.gr21.org/ Contact: GR21.LOC[AT]gmail.com This is the third circular for the GR21 meeting to be held at Columbia University in the City of New York on July 10-15, 2016. Important updates: 1. The ABSTRACT SUBMISSION deadline for GR21 is quickly approaching. Please submit your abstract within two weeks, by MAY 9 (Monday), 2016. 2. The scientific program will include a session dedicated to the recent discovery of GW150914 and its broad implications. 3. Low-cost dormitory style housing options for the conference are still available but the rooms are going quickly. Please consider making your reservation as soon as possible. Please visit the conference website for further information. On behalf of the organizing committee I am looking forward welcoming you in New York City in July, Zsuzsa Marka Chair Local Organizing Committee +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. The 3rd Conference of the Polish Society on Relativity, Krakow --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/04/26/the-3rd-conference-of-the-pol… Starting: 2016-09-25 to 2016-09-29 Location: Krakow, Poland Additional Information: http://th.if.uj.edu.pl/~grawitacja/potor2016 Contact: grawitacja[AT]th.if.uj.edu.pl The 3rd Conference of the Polish Society on Relativity will be held in Krakow (Poland) at Marian Smoluchowski Institute of Physics of the Jagiellonian University. The conference will consist of two parts: i) quantum gravity (26-27 September), ii) classical gravity (28-29 September). Organizing Committee: Piotr Bizon, Piotr Jaranowski, Jacek Jezierski, Jerzy Jurkiewicz, Jerzy Kowalski-Glikman, Andrzej Krolak, Jerzy Lewandowski, Edward Malec (chair) We look forward to welcoming you to Krakow in September 2016. Sebastian Szybka (On behalf of the Local Organizing Committee: J. Gizbert-Studnicki, J. Jalmuzna, J. Jurkiewicz, P. Mach (chair), E. Malec, J. Mielczarek, M. Pirog, S. Szybka) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. 11th Interantional LISA Symposium, Zurich, Switzerland --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11829 Starting: 2016-09-05 to 2016-09-09 Location: Zurich, Switzerland Additional Information: http://www.physik.uzh.ch/events/lisa2016/ Contact: relativityUZH[AT]gmail.com The eleventh International LISA Symposium jointly organized by ETH Zurich and University of Zurich will take place at the Irchel Campus of University of Zurich, Switzerland September 5 9, 2016. Main topics after the recent development in the field of Gravitational Waves will be: First results from LISA Pathfinder Further development of LISA Overview of ground based Gravitational Wave detectors Precision tests of General Relativity Joint eLISA and L3ST consortium meeting +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.9. Astrophysics from LIGOs First Black Holes, Santa Barbara, CA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11830 Starting: 2016-08-01 to 2016-08-12 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Additional Information: https://www.kitp.ucsb.edu/activities/gwaves-m16 Contact: alessandra.buonanno[AT]aei.mpg.de KITP Rapid Response Workshop: Astrophysics from LIGOs First Black Holes Dear Colleagues, We are writing to announce the workshop Astrophysics from LIGOs First Black Holes, to be held at the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics at the University of California, Santa Barbara, from August 1-12, 2016. LIGO has announced its first detection of gravitational waves from the merger of two 30 solar-mass black holes, heralding the birth of gravitational-wave astronomy. The black holes that LIGO is now observing will drive a revolution in our understanding of the warped side of the universe and in the life and death of massive stars. When LIGO observed its first signal, its detectors were still a factor of three away from their design sensitivity additional signals will be seen by the end of this year. This Rapid Response program will assemble a focused group of experts to discuss the scientific ramifications of LIGOs detections and to anticipate the scientific opportunities from future observing runs. The central questions will include understanding how gravitational-wave observations can improve the astrophysical understanding of binary stellar evolution and the origin of binary black hole mergers. The latest information about this program and a link to apply can be found online at https://www.kitp.ucsb.edu/activities/gwaves-m16. The KITP will provide lodging for invited participants. In order to apply, please fill out the online application at the link above by May 8, 2016. (Late applications will be considered as space permits.) If you have any questions, please contact one of the coordinators below. Sincerely yours, Duncan Brown Alessandra Buonanno Daniel Holz Eliot Quataert +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.10. Experimental Search for Quantum Gravity, Frankfurt, Germany --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/04/27/experimental-search-for-quant… Starting: 2016-09-19 to 2016-09-23 Location: Frankfurt, Germany Additional Information: http://indico.fias.uni-frankfurt.de/event/2/ Contact: hossi[AT]fias.uni-frankfurt.de The fifth international conference on "Experimental Search for Quantum Gravity" (ESQG) will take place Sep 19-23, 2016, at the Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies (FIAS) in Frankfurt, Germany. The purpose of the conference is to study the prospects of finding experimental evidence for quantum gravity. The meeting brings together theorists with experimentalists in all areas of physics, from particle physics to astrophysics and cosmology to quantum optics. The application deadline is June 1st. We especially want to encourage students and young postdocs to apply (conference fee will be waved when participating in the mentorship program). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.11. NEB17 Recent Developments in Gravity, Mykonos, Greece (Final announcement) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/04/28/neb17-recent-developments-in-… Starting: 2016-09-19 to 2016-09-22 Location: Mykonos, Greece Additional Information: http://www.hsrgc.gr/neb17/ Contact: neb17conference(a)gmail.com FINAL CIRCULAR The 17th NEB conference on Recent Developments in Gravity will be held in Mykonos, Greece, from the 19th to the 22nd of September 2016. NEB17 is an international conference devoted to all aspects of Relativity, Gravitation and Cosmology, which is organized every two years by the Hellenic Society for Relativity, Gravitation and Cosmology. A list of previous conferences in the NEB series can be found at http://www.hsrgc.gr/activities.html. The website of the conference is http://www.hsrgc.gr/neb17 . The *final* registration deadline for talks is May 15th, 2016, after which the conference program will be announced (registration for participation only, will still be possible after that, please check the website). NEB17 will focus on recent developments in several areas: gravitational waves, relativistic astrophysics, alternative theories of gravity, mathematical relativity, relativistic cosmology and quantum gravity. The venue of the conference is Saint John Mykonos Hotel, a beach resort at Agios Ioannis bay, located 4 km from Mykonos Town. The list of invited speakers includes: S. Alexakis (Toronto) L. Amendola (Heidelberg) A. Ashtekar (Penn State) F. Barbero (Madrid) R. Brandenberger (Montreal) S. Capozziello (Napoli) P. Laguna (Georgia Tech) L. Lehner (Perimeter Institute) R. Loll (Nijmegen) K. Kokkotas (Tuebingen) D. Psaltis (Arizona) D. Shoemaker (Georgia Tech) W. Unruh (U. of British Columbia) R. Wald (Chicago) We are looking forward to meeting all interested participants in Mykonos in September! With our best regards, The Organising Committee S. Basilakos (Academy of Athens) T. Grammenos (University of Thessaly) P. Kanti (Univeristy of Ioannina) M. Sakellariadou (Kings College London, University of London) T. Sotiriou (University of Nottingham) N. Stergioulas (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Postdoctoral position in mathematics at the University of Stavanger, Norway ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11762 Deadline: 2016-04-30 Location: Stavanger, Norway Additional Information: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/123890/postdoctoral-fellow-i… Contact: sigbjorn.hervik[AT]uis.no Postdoctoral Fellow in Mathematics The University of Stavanger invites applications for a 3 -year position as Postdoctoral Fellow in mathematics at Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, starting autumn 2016. The position is funded by Norwegian Research council. The Fellowship is within the area of differential geometry/pseudo-Riemannian geometry/real invariant theory, and is part of the project Pseudo-Riemannian Geometry and polynomial curvature invariants: Classification, Characterisation and Applications funded by Fellesloftet. Candidates with knowledge within one or several of the following areas are preferred: pseudo-Riemannian geometry, Lie group theory, mathematical relativity, invariant theory or holonomy. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoctoral Fellowship in Cosmology and Gravity, University of Cape Town, South Africa ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11779 Deadline: 2016-05-31 Location: UCT Cape Town, South Africa Additional Information: http://inspirehep.net/record/1444573 Contact: Tania.jansen[AT]uct.ac.za A postdoctoral fellowship is available for a suitably qualified individual to work in the Cosmology and Gravity Group (mainly with Cruz-Dombriz and Dunsby, although collaborations with he whole group are encouraged) in the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics at the University of Cape Town, South Africa. The group forms part of the Astrophysics, Cosmology and Gravity Centre at the University of Cape Town, www.acgc.uct.ac.za. Strong links have been developed with the Department of Astronomy at UCT, the Laboratory for Quantum Gravity & Strings at UCT (Jeff Murugan, Jonathan Shock), the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO), the Cosmology group of the University of Western Cape (UWC, Roy Marteens and Mario Santos among others), AIMS (Bruce Basset) and facilities of control and development for the SKA all of them located in the surroundings of Cape Town. We have research expertise ranging from radio astronomy and cosmology to string theory, extended theories of gravity, dark matter and quantum gravity. We are involved in a broad array of experiments and observational probes of the universe including the SKA project and its pathfinder MeerKAT, the HIRAX experiment HIRAX (Hydrogen Intensity and Real-time Analysis eXperiment) and the MultiDARK collaboration and other local probes of dark energy and dark matter. The group a very active programme of seminars, workshops and international collaborations, attracting several postdocs and PhD students from various backgrounds (China, US, Italy, France, UK, Germany, Austria, South Africa, etc.) and top leading researchers as staff members. Staff members of the group include (in alphabetical order) Chris Clarkson, Alvaro de la Cruz-Dombriz, Peter Dunsby, George Ellis, Charles Hellaby, Bishop Mongwane, Bob Osano and Amanda Weltman. This postdoctoral fellowship will be funded by an NRF grant for a period of two years, starting in September 2016. The successful applicant will be based at The University of Cape Town, hosted by the Department of Mathematics & Applied Mathematics. Conditions of award: - Applicants must have obtained a doctoral degree in the relevant areas of mathematics, physics or astronomy within the past 5 years, and may not have held any prior permanent academic or professional posts. - The successful incumbent may, as part of his/her professional development, be required to participate in departmental activities, such as limited teaching and supervision. - The successful incumbent will be required to comply with the universitys approved policies, procedures and practices for the postdoctoral sector. SALARY: The value of the fellowship is R220 000 per annum and is tax exempt. A generous allowance will be provided for international travel and research expenses on application as well as attendance to international conferences during the fellowship period. TENURE: The tenure of the fellowship is two years at the outset, with the possibility of extension subject to progress and the availability of funding and compliance with all NRF rules. ABOUT CAPE TOWN: Cape Town is a quite Mediterranean (equivalent to San Francisco or Vancouver in Africa) and a spectacular place to live, with a range of indoor and outdoor activities. The nature, with two oceans coming together and Table Mountain, is also outstanding. We have excellent hiking, surfing, rock climbing and other ocean sports all within a short distance of the university. The cultural offer includes a vibrant theatre, opera performances and classical and contemporary music agenda throughout the year. The city is quite cosmopolitan with plenty of young professionals from all over the world settling here. Moreover, Cape Town lies in the winelands region, the source of many legendary Cape wines plenty of mountainous surrounds, grand heritage and sumptuous restaurants which have earned the Cape Winelands the right to call itself South Africas culinary capital. Email address for inquiries alvaro.delacruzdombriz[AT]uct.ac.za . Please do not send applications or references to this address, they will not be considered. Email address for applications Tania.jansen[AT]uct.ac.za Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research interests and a list of publications. Please arrange to have three letters of reference e-mailed to the application address by 31 May 2016 for full consideration. Applications will still be considered after this date until a suitable candidate is appointed, however considerations will begin on 1 June 2016. The University of Cape Town: reserves the right to disqualify ineligible, incomplete and/or inappropriate applications, and reserves the right to change the conditions of award, and/or to make no awards at all. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Mathematics at the University of Otago, New Zealand ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/04/19/lecturersenior-lecturer-in-ma… Deadline: 2016-05-20 Location: Dunedin, New Zealand Additional Information: https://otago.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=1600643 Contact: joergf[AT]maths.otago.ac.nz DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS The department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Otago invites applications for two positions in Mathematics. The appointments are expected to be made at the Lecturer/Senior Lecturer level. The U.S. equivalent level of appointment is Assistant Professor (Lecturer) and Associate Professor (Senior Lecturer). We welcome applications from candidates with research expertise in any area of Mathematics. Research areas of current Mathematics staff include algebra, complex analysis, fractional calculus with applications, functional analysis, graph theory, mathematical biology, mathematical physics, operator algebra, polar-marine physics, ring theory and stochastic PDE. Our expectation is that one position will be offered in pure mathematics and the other in applied mathematics. Otago has consistently been among the top-ranked research universities in New Zealand, with Pure and Applied Mathematics research at Otago topping the most recent national ranking assessment. The University values research and research-informed teaching, and teaching assignments and loads are structured accordingly. The University is located in the vibrant southern city of Dunedin, which is a gateway to the beautiful Otago region of New Zealand. We encourage academics to establish and maintain international research connections, and we support this with generous research/sabbatical and conference leave. Candidates for this position should have a PhD in Mathematics or equivalent, a demonstrated commitment to ongoing mathematical research with a potential to develop a research program of international repute, and demonstrated success and/or aptitude in teaching Mathematics. The successful applicant will be capable of teaching the full range of our Mathematics courses at the undergraduate level, from first-year to Honours courses, and will supervise postgraduate research students. The position is full time and permanent subject to the satisfactory completion of the confirmation-path objectives for new appointees. The confirmation-path process is similar to the process of gaining tenure but is entirely internal with predetermined objectives. We welcome international candidates and provide financial assistance for relocation and visa applications. There is a wealth of practical information available for migrants considering a move to New Zealand and Dunedin. Specific enquiries about this position may be directed to the Head of Department Professor Robert Aldred, contact details and other information can be obtained at https://otago.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=16006…. Applications quoting reference number 1600643 will close on Friday, 20 May 2016. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Multiple Project Staff Scientist (postdoctoral) openings at IUCAA,Pune, India ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11815 Deadline: 2016-05-15 Location: Pune, India Additional Information: http://www.gw.iucaa.in/ Contact: sukanta[AT]iucaa.in Applications are invited from researchers with outstanding track record in (a) gravitational wave data analysis or detector characterization, (b) numerical relativity, (c) relativistic astrophysics, or a closely related research area, for multiple (postdoctoral) Project Scientist positions to begin this summer or fall. Each position is for three years, renewable annually, based on performance, and comes with a salary package that is quite a bit more attractive than what is typically offered by Indian institutions. Interested applicants must have a PhD degree and should email their curriculum vitae, publication list, and statement of research interests (PDFs preferred) to sukanta[at]iucaa[dot]in by May 15, 2016. They should also ask three referees to send recommendation letters directly to the same email address by the aforementioned deadline. Facilities required for research are provided institutionally. They include high performance computing clusters, high speed internet connections, mirror sites of important databases, a well equipped instrumentation laboratory, and a library with exhaustive collection of books and periodicals. IUCAA is a lead institution in the recently approved LIGO-India project. Financial support for attending international and national meetings and collaborative visits is available. Information on gravitational-wave research being pursued in IUCAA can be found at: http://www.gw.iucaa.in/ . +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Postdoctoral position in black hole astrophysics at Fudan/INAF Bologna ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/04/29/postdoctoral-position-in-blac… Deadline: 2016-06-05 Location: Shanghai/China and Bologna/Italy Additional Information: http://www.physics.fudan.edu.cn/tps/people/bambi/ Contact: bambi[AT]fudan.edu.cn The high energy astrophysics groups at Fudan University (Shanghai, China) and at INAF Bologna (Bologna, Italy) invite applications for a postdoctoral position to work in X-ray astronomy and black hole astrophysics. The administrative institution will be Fudan University, but the successful candidate is supposed to spend his appointment period partly in Shanghai and partly in Bologna. He/she will work on projects in collaboration between Prof. Cosimo Bambi (Fudan University) and Dr. Paola Grandi (INAF Bologna). The appointment is for 2 years and can start from September to December. Interested candidates should send standard application material (CV, short statement of research interests, publication list) to: Prof. Cosimo Bambi E-mail: bambi[AT]fudan.edu.cn Please arrange also at least 2-3 recommendation letters to be sent separately to the same email address. Applications received by June 5 will receive full consideration. Inquires can be sent to: Prof. Cosimo Bambi E-mail: bambi[AT]fudan.edu.cn Dr. Paola Grandi E-mail: paola.grandi[AT]iasfbo.inaf.it More details on the group at Fudan University can be found here: http://www.physics.fudan.edu.cn/tps/people/bambi/ More details on the group at INAF Bologna can be found here: http://www.iasfbo.inaf.it +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. The Chalonge de Vega Meudon Workshop 2016, Meudon, France ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/04/14/the-chalonge-de-vega-meudon-w… Additional Information: http://chalonge.obspm.fr/ Ecole Internationale d'Astrophysique Daniel Chalonge-Hector de Vega : The Chalonge de Vega Meudon Workshop 2016 Warm Dark Matter Astrophysics in Agreement with Observations and keV Sterile Neutrinos Place: CIAS Chateau de Meudon, Observatoire de Paris at Meudon Dates: 15, 16 and 17 June 2016 URL: http://chalonge.obspm.fr/Cias_Meudon2016.html Registration and call for papers on Warm Dark Matter is Open. Early registration is strongly encouradged. So far, not a single valid objection arose against WDM. A Turning Point operated recently in the Dark Matter research: Warm Dark Matter (WDM) emerged impressively over Cold Dark Matter (CDM) as the leading Dark Matter candidate. WDM solves naturally the problems of CDM and CDM + baryons , provides the same large scale and CMB results than ?CDM and agrees with the observations at the galactic and small scales. Warm Dark Matter (WDM) is hot topic in galaxies and cosmology and implies novelties in the astrophysical, cosmological, particle physics and nuclear physics context. Warm Dark Matter Cosmology (LambdaWDM) is more complete, correct and general theory than Cold Dark Matter (LambdaCDM) since it reproduces LambdaCDM at large scales and solves all the problems of CDM at small and intermediate scales. This workshop addresses the last progresses in WDM, including its distribution function and equation of state, the quantum mechanical framework to galaxy structure reproducing the observed galaxy cores and their sizes and the dwarf galaxies. This workshop puts together astrophysical, cosmological, particle and nuclear WDM, astronomical observations, theory and WDM analytical and numerical frameworks which reproduce the observations. The Workshop addresses as well the theorical and experimental search for the leading WDM particle candidate: keV sterile neutrinos. The recent impact of WDM astrophysics, its signatures and constraints with high redshift galaxies, clusters, cosmic recombinantion, 21 cm, with or for the JWST, HST, SKA, AstroH and gravitationnal lensing will be treated. Looking forward to Welcome you in Meudon at the Workshop Norma G. Sanchez and the Chalonge-de Vega School Team URL: http://chalonge.obspm.fr/Cias_Meudon2016.html URL: http://chalonge.obspm.fr ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Reduced student registration fee for "The first observation of a binary black hole merger: Status and future prospects", Hannover, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11794 Additional Information: https://gw150914.aei.mpg.de/ Dear Colleagues, I am happy to announce that we are able to offer a reduced registration rate for the BBH detection meeting in Hannover, in May, but only for a limited number of spots. Students need to pay only 280 Euros (instead of the general participation fees of 440 Euros), and the places will be assigned on a first-come first-served basis. So please register as soon as possible. Our reservation of the block of rooms at the Crowne Plaza Hotel is now about to expire, so please book the rooms as soon as possible! Badri Krishnan ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. Death of Professor Liao Liu ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11839 Additional Information: Liao Liu passed away on Wednesday, 27.4.2016 by 88 years old after a long battle with illness. He is survived by his son and grandson. Liao was a Professor of the Physics Department at Beijing Normal University where he founded one of the few research groups in general relativity and gravitation in China in the late 1970s. He had been the president of Chinese Society of Gravity and Relativistic Astrophysics from 1989 to 1996. His research was driven by a deep interest in the fundamental physical theories. Many of his papers were devoted to the discussion of the evaporation procedure of black holes, the backreaction of black hole radiation, the production of wormholes, and the significance of spacetime foam for quantum field theory. Messages of condolence will be forwarded to the funeral service committee and the family. Please send messages to: mayg[AT]bnu.edu.cn ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. Remembering Sergio Dain ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/05/02/remembering-sergio-dain/ Additional Information: http://springer.com/10714 By GRG's Editors in Chief: It is with profound sadness that we report on the sudden passing away of Professor Sergio Dain, an Associate Editor of the journal General Relativity and Gravitation. He succumbed to cancer on February 24th, 2016. Although only 46, he had already been an internationally recognized relativist for quite some time. Sergio received his Ph.D. from the Universidad Nacional de Cordoba, Argentina in 1999 for his numerous contributions to asymptotically flat space-times and gravitational radiation. Part of his thesis work was carried out at the Albert Einstein Institute for Gravitational Physics (AEI) in Golm, Germany, under the auspices of a Fellowship of the German Academic Exchange Service. In 2000 he returned to AEI as a post-doctoral research scientist in the Mathematical General Relativity group and remained there till 2007. During this period he made a transition to geometric analysis, specializing in elliptic aspects of Einstein's equations. His very first paper in the area, published as a single author Physical Review Letter, provided a family of initial data representing two spinning black holes. This was followed by a series of papers on conserved quantities in black hole collisions, the close limit approximation, and initial data sets tailored to isolated horizon boundary conditions. He then turned his attention to angular momentum, writing a series of seminal papers establishing inequalities between angular momentum and mass in general relativity. Many of these papers were written after he returned to Cordoba as a faculty member and an independent researcher with CONICET. These influential contributions were recognized by the International Society on General Relativity and Gravitation through an invitation to give a plenary lecture on the subject during the GR20 and Amaldi10 conference, held at Warsaw in 2013, and by the Fields Institute at Toronto, where he gave two invited lectures on the subject in 2015. He was fully engaged in first rate research until the very end. Indeed, his last paper, establishing sharp bounds on the minimum radius of a charged spherical body in general relativity, appeared in Physical Review D on February 23rd, 2016! It not only contains a hard theorem, but also some numerical simulations and a nice discussion of physical implications - a testimony of Sergio's intellectual breadth. Sergio was very engaged in the promotion of Science in Argentina at different levels. In particular, he led the Max Planck partner group at the Universidad Nacional de Cordoba from 2007 to 2012, where he also organized a series of international conferences. Ten students received their graduate degrees under his supervision and he also mentored 4 post-doctoral researchers. Since January 2014, he served on the Editorial Board of General Relativity and Gravitation. He made important contributions to the journal, remaining active on the Board till the very end. The Board fondly remembers him for his spontaneous sense of humor, his uplifting spirit and his passion for general relativity. The Board and Springer deeply regret that the journal will no longer receive his energetic contributions. We extend our sympathies to his family and many friends. Abhay Ashtekar Roy Maartens (Editors in Chief) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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########################################## Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Seventh Meeting on CPT and Lorentz Symmetry (CPT'16), Bloomington, Indiana 1.2. 16th Canadian Conference on General Relativity and Relativistic Astrophysics, Vancouver, Canada 1.3. Eastern Gravity Meeting, Durham, NH 1.4. II Flag Meeting "The Quantum and Gravity", Trento, Italy 1.5. XXXVII Max Born Symposium hosting 2016, WG3 Meeting of COST Action MP 1405, Wroclaw, Poland 1.6. Einstein Toolkit EU School and Workshop, Trento, Italy (2nd announcement) 1.7. "Supernovae, Hypernovae and Binary Driven hypernovae", Pescara, Italy 1.8. Forth Bego Rencontres - IRAP Ph.D. Erasmus Mundus School, Nice, France 2. Jobs 2.1. Max Planck Partner Group postdoctoral positions at IISER-TVM, Trivandrum, India 2.2. Assistant Professor in Mathematical Physics at Nottingham, UK 2.3. Publishing Editor Astronomy, Astrophysics and Space Sciences, at Springer Nature, New York, USA 2.4. Postdoctoral positions at the Rochester Institute of Technology 2.5. Postdoctoral position in Quantum Gravity and Quantum Cosmology, Beijing Normal University 2.6. Lecturer/Senior Lecturer position available at the University of Cape Town, SA 3. News 3.1. Registration is now open for the meeting on the GW detection GW150914, Hannover, 2016 ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Seventh Meeting on CPT and Lorentz Symmetry (CPT'16), Bloomington, Indiana --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/03/06/seventh-meeting-on-cpt-and-lo… Starting: 2016-06-20 to 2016-06-24 Location: Bloomington, Indiana Additional Information: http://www.indiana.edu/~lorentz/cpt16/ Contact: kostelec[AT]indiana.edu The Seventh Meeting on CPT and Lorentz Symmetry will be held in the Physics Department, Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, on June 20-24, 2016. The meeting will focus on tests of these fundamental symmetries and on related theoretical issues, including scenarios for possible violations. You are cordially invited to attend and participate in this event. Topics to be covered include the following: (1) experimental and observational searches for CPT and Lorentz violation involving - accelerator and collider experiments - astrophysical birefringence, dispersion, and anisotropy - atomic and molecular spectroscopy - clock-comparison measurements - CMB polarization - decays of atoms, nuclei, and particles - equivalence-principle tests with matter and antimatter - exotic atoms, muonium, positronium - gauge and Higgs particles - gravimetry - gravitational waves - high-energy astrophysical observations - hydrogen and antihydrogen - matter interferometry - neutrino oscillations and propagation, neutrino-antineutrino mixing - oscillations and decays of K, B, D mesons - particle-antiparticle comparisons - post-newtonian gravity in the solar system and beyond - resonant cavities and lasers - second- and third-generation particles - sidereal and annual time variations, compass asymmetries - space-based missions - spin-polarized matter - spin precession - tests of short-range gravity - time-of-flight measurements (2) theoretical and phenomenological studies of CPT and Lorentz violation involving - physical effects at the level of the Standard Model, General Relativity, and beyond - origins and mechanisms for violations - classical and quantum field theory, gravitation, particle physics, and strings - mathematical foundations, Finsler geometry Information about the meeting and online registration, including instructions on submitting a talk or poster, are available on the meeting web site. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. 16th Canadian Conference on General Relativity and Relativistic Astrophysics, Vancouver, Canada --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/03/06/16th-canadian-conference-on-g… Starting: 2016-07-06 to 2016-07-08 Location: Vancouver, Canada Additional Information: http://www.sfu.ca/physics/cosmology/CCGRRA-16/ Contact: ccgrra-16[AT]sfu.ca The registration is open for the 16th Canadian Conference on General Relativity and Relativistic Astrophysics (CCGRRA16), 6-8 July 2016, at Simon Fraser Universitys downtown campus in Vancouver, Canada. As with previous meetings in the CCGRRA series, it will bring together both Canadian and international relativists for scientific discussion and exchange. Topics covered include mathematical and numerical relativity, quantum gravity, relativistic astrophysics, and cosmology. Confirmed (* indicates tentatively) plenary speakers are Spyros Alexakis, Robert Brandenberger*, Matt Choptuik, David Garfinkle, Jack Gegenberg, Gil Holder, Vicky Kaspi, Luis Lehner, Don Page*, Dejan Stojkovic, and David Wands. In addition to the plenary lectures, time will be allotted in the afternoons for contributed talks from members of the national and international community. Postdocs and graduate students are especially encouraged to contribute talks and posters. The conference will feature a public talk by Vicky Kaspi on July 6, and a special session on July 7 honoring Paul Wesson and his work. Local information can be found on the conference website. We are looking forward to welcoming you to Vancouver in July! CCGRRA16 LOC: Andrei Frolov, Gabor Kunstatter, Levon Pogosian CCGRRA16 SOC: Ivan Booth, Andrew Frey, Andrei Frolov, Jeremy Heyl, Hari Kunduri, Gabor Kunstatter, Levon Pogosian, Bill Unruh +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Eastern Gravity Meeting, Durham, NH --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11722 Starting: 2016-05-26 to 2016-05-27 Location: Durham, NH USA Additional Information: http://easterngravitymeeting.org/ Contact: admin[AT]easterngravitymeeting.org The 19th Eastern Gravity Meeting will be held at the University of New Hampshire, in Durham, NH (about an hour north of Boston on the New Hampshire seacoast) on May 26th and 27th, 2016. Participation is encouraged for researchers in all areas of gravitational physics, including classical, quantum, theory, observation, computation and experiment. Younger researchers, postdocs, and students are especially urged to attend and present their research as the regional gravity meetings traditionally provide excellent opportunities to give talks and discuss in a relaxed atmosphere. Since this is a regional meeting, most participants are expected to be from the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada, but all are welcome. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. II Flag Meeting "The Quantum and Gravity", Trento, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11728 Starting: 2016-06-06 to 2016-06-08 Location: Physics Department, Trento, Italy Additional Information: https://agenda.infn.it/conferenceDisplay.py?confId=10849 Contact: massimiliano.rinaldi[AT]unitn.it We are pleased to announce that the the second meeting organised by the I.N.F.N. research network FLAG (FieLds And Gravity) will be held in the department of Physics of the University of Trento (Italy), on the 6-7-8 of June, 2016. The Flag Research Network is devoted to the study of the theoretical aspects of the gravitational interactions with application to cosmology and black holes. The aim of the II Flag Meeting is to bring together researchers working in the areas of scientific interest of the network, in particular to present new ideas and stimulate discussion of topics, which are at the frontier of modern physics. The preliminary list of invited speakers include: N, Bartolo, Università di Padova and INFN, Italy X. Calmet, Sussex University, United Kingdom S. Capozziello, Università Federico II, Napoli, Italy A. Codello, Southern Denmark U. and CP3-Origins, Denmark G. Dvali, LMU, Max Planck, NYU, Germany M. Maggiore, U. Geneve, Switzerland T. Morris, Michigan State University, USA P. Nicolini, Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies, Germany N. Pavloff, L.P.T.M.S., Université Paris-Sud and CNR, France A. Starobinsky, Landau Institute, Russia F. Vidotto, Radboud University Nijmegen, Netherlands A special event will be held at the Science Museum (MUSE) on Tuesday 7th of June, where Prof. S. Capozziello will deliver a public talk, followed by the social dinner in the same venue. We have organised also a special guided tour of MUSE for the participants. There is no registration fee but the number of registrants is limited to about 60 persons. Lunch and social dinner are offered. For further information, please contact any member of the Local Organising Committee: - Rinaldi, Massimiliano - Zerbini, Sergio - Vanzo, Luciano - Cognola, Guido +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. XXXVII Max Born Symposium hosting 2016, WG3 Meeting of COST Action MP 1405, Wroclaw, Poland --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11734 Starting: 2016-07-04 to 2016-07-07 Location: Wroclaw, Poland Additional Information: http://ift.uni.wroc.pl/~mborn37/index.html Contact: mb37_wg3[AT]ift.uni.wroc.pl Noncommutative geometry, quantum symmetries and quantum gravity II XXXVII Max Born Symposium hosting 2016 WG3 Meeting of COST Action MP 1405 4 - 7 July 2016, Wroclaw, Poland The main aim of the Symposium and WG3 meeting is to gather leading experts and young researchers linking the advanced studies in quantum gravity (QG) and noncommutative geometry (NC geometry), to promote direct contact and generate new collaborations. We wish to contribute to the creation of a scientific network of European theoretical physicists working on NC and its applications to QG. The first part of the Symposium will be devoted to the COST Action MP 1405 "QSPACE" workshop of the Working Group 3 which has as its research subject the relation between quantum gravity and noncommutative geometry. It is in two years the second Symposium devoted to these modern, intensively studied research subjects. The main topics of the present meeting are: QG effects as described by NC geometries Deformations of strings and NC gravity/gauge correspondence QG models and the formalism of NC Riemmannian geometries NC field theory and matrix models NC aspects of loop quantum gravity (LQG) 20 years of kappa-deformation List of invited speakers include: G. Amelino-Camelia G. Arutyunov* P. Aschieri * A. Ballesteros * J. Barret * T. Brzezinski M. Dimitrijevic * M. Hatsuda L. Jonke H. Kawai * J. Lewandowski S. Meljanac A. Pachol * A. Sitarz H. Steinacker * R. Szabo V.N. Tolstoy L. Tomassini * J. Trampetic K. Yoshida * S. van Tongeren *) Invited speaker of the WG3 Organizing Committee: Andrzej Borowiec (Head) Andrzej Frydryszak Jerzy Kowalski-Glikman Jerzy Lukierski Anna Pachol Harold Steinacker Tomasz Trzesniewski +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. Einstein Toolkit EU School and Workshop, Trento, Italy (2nd announcement) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/03/31/einstein-toolkit-eu-workshop/ Starting: 2016-06-16 to 2016-06-17 Location: Trento, Italy Additional Information: http://events.unitn.it/en/et-eu2016 Contact: bruno.giacomazzo[AT]unitn.it The annual European Einstein Toolkit Workshop will be hosted this year at the University of Trento from June 16 to 17. The Einstein Toolkit is a publicly available framework used by several numerical relativity groups in the world, with applications ranging from high-energy astrophysics to cosmology. This meeting is open not only to Einstein toolkit developers, but also to anyone interested in numerical relativity and computational astrophysics and cosmology. The workshop will cover the most recent developments of the toolkit and discussions about future plans. This year the workshop will be also preceded by a school (registration for the school is now closed) that will introduce students and postdocs to the Einstein Toolkit and in particular to its general relativistic magnetohydrodynamic (GRMHD) code GRHydro. People interested in the workshop are strongly encouraged to register soon and book an hotel as soon as possible. Trento is a popular tourist destination in June and some hotels are already full. For further information please do not hesitate to contact any of the organizers: Bruno Giacomazzo (University of Trento, Italy) Eloisa Bentivegna (University of Catania, Italy) Riccardo Ciolfi (University of Trento, Italy) Frank Loeffler (Louisiana State University, USA) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. "Supernovae, Hypernovae and Binary Driven hypernovae", Pescara, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/03/31/supernovae-hypernovae-and-bin… Starting: 2016-06-20 to 2016-06-30 Location: ICRANet, Pescara, Italy Additional Information: http://icranet.org/am/ Contact: secretariat[AT]icranet.org The scientific meeting will take place at the ICRANet headquarters in Pescara, Italy from 20 to 30 of June, 2016. The meeting will cover observational activities in the X, gamma ray astronomy, ultra-high energy cosmic rays (UHECR), as well as theoretical progress in the relativistic astrophysics of neutron stars, black holes, and gravitational collapse and their role in type Ib/c supernovae, hypernovae, binary-driven hypernovae, and their association with gamma-ray bursts. The meeting will also cover theoretical and observational aspects on the progenitor systems, population synthesis analyses, and the occurrence rates of such events. The different scenarios for type Ia supernovae and the role of white dwarfs in the single-degenerate, the core-degenerate and double-degenerate scenarios will be also discussed. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. Forth Bego Rencontres - IRAP Ph.D. Erasmus Mundus School, Nice, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/03/31/forth-bego-rencontres-irap-ph… Starting: 2016-05-29 to 2016-06-03 Location: Villa Ratti, Nice, France Additional Information: http://icranet.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=986 Contact: secretariat-irapphd[AT]icra.it The school is dedicated to Roy Kerr in celebration of him being awarded the Crafoord Prize 2016. The school will take place at the ICRANet Seat in Villa Ratti, in Nice, where the IRAP-PhD is based. We recall that the IRAP-PhD is coordinated by ICRANet, involving various universities and research centres, and the diploma are jointly delivered by all the universities participating in the program: University of Bremen (Germany), University of Ferrara (Italy), University of Nice Sophia Antipolis (France), University of Oldenburg (Germany), University of Rome "La Sapienza" (Italy), University of Savoie (France). At the school distinguished scientists, such as Prof. Roy Kerr himself (which owns the Yevgeny Mikhajilovic Lifshitz ICRANet Chair), will present advanced seminars and the IRAP-PhD students will report advanced results of their PhD theses. The school is jointly organized between ICRANet and EMJD of the IRAP PhD, funded by the EACEA under the Erasmus Mundus framework program, Grant Number 2011-1640. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Max Planck Partner Group postdoctoral positions at IISER-TVM, Trivandrum, India ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/03/04/max-planck-partner-group-post… Deadline: 2016-03-31 Location: Trivandrum, India Additional Information: http://faculty.iisertvm.ac.in/~mppg Contact: shanki[AT]iisertvm.ac.in Max Planck Partner Group on Cosmology and Gravity, IISER-Thiruvananthapuram intends to appoint a postdoctoral position in the areas of early-universe cosmology, classical and quantum gravity. A Ph.D. degree and relevant research experience are required for these posts. The positions can start as early as 1st June 2016. The position is funded under the Max Planck Partner group on cosmology. Currently, the group has 4 post-doctorate fellows and 4 Ph.D. students. Please see the URL http://faculty.iisertvm.ac.in/~mppg about the group and its activities. The group strongly interacts with the Max Planck Partner Group on Gravitational waves at IISER-TVM. The fellow of this Partner Group will have the opportunity to visit and interact with members of Albert Einstein Institute, Golm. The position is available for a period of one year. Informal enquiries can be made to S. Shankaranarayanan (shanki[AT]iisertvm.ac.in). Salary: Rs. 5,18,000 Rs. 5,76,000 per annum Deadline: 31 March 2016 To apply please send CV, research statement and have at least two letters of reference sent by email to: shanki[AT]iisertvm.ac.in with the subject Application for MP-PG positions Candidate name. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Assistant Professor in Mathematical Physics at Nottingham, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11724 Deadline: 2016-04-13 Location: Nottingham, UK Additional Information: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/ref/SCI037516 Contact: john.barrett[AT]nottingham.ac.uk Applications are invited from outstanding candidates for the position of Assistant Professor in Mathematical Physics at the School of Mathematical Sciences, University of Nottingham. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute substantially to maintaining and enhancing the School's high standards in teaching and research. Candidates should hold a PhD (or equivalent) in Mathematics or a related subject and have a commitment to high-quality teaching in mathematics to a broad range of students across science and engineering. The post-holder will undertake original research of international excellence in mathematical physics and related areas of pure mathematics, complementing existing activity within the School. Priority will be given to research in mathematical physics that has the potential to contribute to the creation of new mathematics. The REF 2014 results place the School in the top 10 nationally within Mathematical Sciences for 'research power' and 'research quality'; with 32% of its research recognised as world-leading and a further 56% as internationally excellent. Its research environment was classified as 75% world-leading in vitality and sustainability, with the remaining 25% internationally excellent, reflecting the outstanding setting the School provides for its academic staff as well as its postdoctoral and postgraduate researchers. Overall the University of Nottingham is ranked 8th in the UK in terms of Research Power. In recognition of its commitment to promoting women in science, the University of Nottingham is one of a small number of universities to hold a Silver Athena SWAN Award. This post is available from 1 September 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter. Information about the School is available at: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/mathematics/index.aspx. Information about the Mathematical Physics research group is available at: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/mathematics/research/mathematical-physics.aspx Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor John Barrett, tel: +44 (0) 115 95 14956 or email: john.barrett[AT]nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. In order to apply please follow this link: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/ref/SCI037516 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Publishing Editor Astronomy, Astrophysics and Space Sciences, at Springer Nature, New York, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/03/21/publishing-editor-astronomy-a… Deadline: 2016-04-30 Location: New York, USA Additional Information: https://career5.successfactors.eu/career?career_ns=job_listing&company=C000… Contact: ramon.khanna[AT]springer.com The Editor is responsible for growth of part of the companys astronomy, astrophysics and space science portfolio via acquisition as well as development of existing assets. Further details at https://career5.successfactors.eu/career?career_ns=job_listing&company=… . +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Postdoctoral positions at the Rochester Institute of Technology ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/03/28/postdoctoral-positions-at-the… Deadline: 2016-12-31 Location: Rochester, NY, USA Additional Information: http://ccrg.rit.edu/spotlight/jobs Contact: ccrg-postdoc[AT]ccrgweb.rit.edu Postdoctoral positions at the Rochester Institute of Technology The Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation (CCRG) at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) anticipates filling several postdoctoral positions in the coming year. We are looking for postdoctoral candidates in the areas of modeling of gravitational waves sources and their electromagnetic counterparts with numerical relativity, and gravitational wave data analysis for LIGO and its astrophysical interpretation. In the area of computational astrophysics and astrophysical numerical relativity we are particularly interested in candidates who are interested in relativistic magneto-hydrodynamics (GRMHD) simulations of accretion disks around supermassive black hole mergers, and jet dynamics. This work will have direct impact on electromagnetic observations of active galactic nuclei, and is part of an ongoing long-term collaborative research effort with Julian Krolik at Johns Hopkins University, Scott Noble at the University of Tulsa, as well as other collaborators. In the area of numerical relativity we are interested in a candidate capable of working on the initial data and evolution of binaryblack holes and neutron stars in the framework of the Einstein-toolkit (ETK) and LazEv codes. We seek to develop and optimize current RIT's group codes as well as semianalytic efforts to model hybrid waveforms and final remnant formulae for LIGO. The ongoing effort includes several faculty, postdocs, and graduate students, as well as external collaborator Nakano at Kyoto University, and others. In the area of gravitational-wave astronomy, we are particularly interested in candidates who are interested in the data analysis challenges involved in the detection of astrophysical gravitational wave sources, including LMXBs and merging compact binaries; in the parameter estimation of binary compact objects, particularly binary black holes; and in the opportunities afforded by multimessenger astrophysics. The successful postdoctoral candidates will have the opportunity to collaborate on a broad range of research topics in gravitational physics. Our group is involved in several large collaborations, including the LIGO Scientific Collaboration (LSC), The Einstein Toolkit Consortium (http://einsteintoolkit.org) and a Petascale computing project with NCSA. There are many senior researchers working in a broad range of areas of gravitational physics and astrophysics at the CCRG. This includes Manuela Campanelli (Director), Joshua Faber, Carlos Lousto, Richard O'Shaughnessy, Jason Nordhaus, Yosef Zlochower, John Whelan, and Hans-Peter Bischof (a visualization expert), several postdoctoral fellows and Ph.D. students (see http://ccrg.rit.edu/people for an overview on who is or has been at CCRG). The group also collaborates with many faculty, postdocs and graduate students in the larger astrophysics group (http://www.rit.edu/cos/astrophysics/) the school of Mathematical Sciences (http://www.rit.edu/cos/sms/) and the School of Physics and Astronomy (http://www.rit.edu/cos/physics/) The positions are for two or three years and renewable depending on satisfactory performance and the availability of funds. CCRG researchers have access to several computing cluster facilities at national computing centers such as XSEDE and BlueWaters as well as a dedicated 1600-core cluster hosted at the Center. More information about the CCRG is available at http://ccrg.rit.edu/ And about Rochester at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rochester,_New_York Applications should consist of a cover letter, a brief statement of research interests, a curriculum vitae including publication list, and at least three letters of recommendation. All materials should be sent electronically as soon as possible to: ccrg-postdoc[AT]ccrgweb.rit.edu For an overview of all job openings at CCRG please go to: http://ccrg.rit.edu/spotlight/jobs. Enquiries can be addressed to the center's Director: Manuela Campanelli, manuela[AT]astro[dot]rit[dot]edu Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation, School of Mathematical Sciences, and School of Physics and Astronomy, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) 85 Lomb Memorial Drive Rochester, New York 14623 USA Review of completed applications will begin as soon as available and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. Starting date can be as early as September, 2016. RIT is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Postdoctoral position in Quantum Gravity and Quantum Cosmology, Beijing Normal University ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11743 Deadline: 2016-04-30 Location: Beijing, China Additional Information: http://physics.bnu.edu.cn/application/research/gravity/index.html Contact: mayg[AT]bnu.edu.cn The Center for Relativity and Gravitation at Beijing Normal Univerisity has one post-doctoral position openning from September 2016 in the areas of quantum gravity and quantum cosmology. The appointment will be for two years. The salary is CNY 100,000 per year. A research starting grant of CNY 40,000 will be offerred, and the postdoc fellowship will also get the chance to further apply for the China Postdoctoral Sciense Foundation. The gravity group consists of Sijie Gao, Wenbiao Liu, Hong Lu, Yongge Ma, Hongbao Zhang, Bin Zhou and Jianyang Zhu. In addition, the retired professors Canbin Liang and Zheng Zhao join the academic activities frequently, and Abhay Ashtekar, Jerzy Lewandowski, Carlo Rovelli and Thomas Thiemann hold visiting professorships at the Institute. The areas of research in the group concern loop quantum gravity, black hole physics, general relativity, de Sitter spacetime, higher dimensional gravity and cosmology, supergravity, AdS/CFT etc.. For further information on the group, see the webpage: http://physics.bnu.edu.cn/application/research/gravity/index.html Interested candidates should send a CV, a publication list and a statement of research proposal and arrange to have two recommendation letters (one from the PhD advisor of the applicant) sent directly to Prof. Yongge Ma by: mayg[AT]bnu.edu.cn, yonggema[AT]yahoo.com The deadline for receipt of all application material is April 30, 2016. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Lecturer/Senior Lecturer position available at the University of Cape Town, SA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11746 Deadline: 2016-04-22 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Additional Information: http://www.uct.ac.za/usr/about/intro/vacancies/execacad/2016/SCI_16055_L_SL… Contact: awelti[AT]gmail.com The Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics at the University of Cape Town is a large and dynamic department with over thirty permanent faculty members. We seek to make one new appointment in Applied Mathematics at the level of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer. We are mainly interested in candidates specializing in some field related to cosmology, but applications in all areas of Applied Mathematics will be considered. In particular, candidates with interests in quantum gravity, theoretical astrophysics, string theory or theoretical cosmology are encouraged to apply. Requirements include: - A PhD in Applied Mathematics or related areas as described above. - Academic experience in the relevant areas as described below. For the Level of Lecturer: - A record of published research outputs. - Postdoctoral experience. - Some teaching experience would be advantageous. For the Level of Senior Lecturer: - An established track record of published research outputs. - Demonstrable teaching experience at junior and/or senior years. - A record of postgraduate student supervision. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Registration is now open for the meeting on the GW detection GW150914, Hannover, 2016 ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11736 Additional Information: https://gw150914.aei.mpg.de/ Dear Colleagues, We are happy to announce that registration is now open for the conference "The first observation of a binary black hole merger: Status and future prospects" which will take place in Hannover, Germany from May 23-26, 2016. The meeting is hosted by the Albert Einstein Institute and is targeted to a wide audience and not just experts in gravitational wave research. Please visit the meeting webpage: https://gw150914.aei.mpg.de/ for further details. Please contact me if you have any questions regarding the conference. Badri Krishnan ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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########################################## Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Varying Constants and Fundamental Cosmology VARCOSMOFUN'16, Szczecin, Poland 1.2. Fourth International Conference on the Nature and Ontology of Spacetime, Varna, Bulgaria 1.3. Pulsars and their environment, Paris, France 1.4. Shapes of Gravity, Nijmegen, The Netherlands 1.5. "It from Qubit" Summer School, Perimeter Institute, Waterloo, Canada 1.6. The first observation of a binary black hole merger: Status and future prospects, Hannover, Germany 1.7. 21st International Conference on General Relativity and Gravitation (2nd circular), New York 1.8. Static metrics and Bartnik's quasi-local mass conjecture 2016 1.9. Carlo Fest (2nd announcement), Marseille, France 2. Jobs 2.1. PhD positions in theoretical physics/mathematics,University of Stavanger, Norway 2.2. Research Fellow in Mathematical Sciences at Monash University, Melbourne, Australia 2.3. Post-doctoral research assistant at Paris Observatory with the VLTI/GRAVITY instrument 2.4. Postdoctoral position in modified gravity at CENTRA, Lisbon, Portugal 2.5. PhD position in gravity theory at the University of Tartu, Estonia 2.6. Postdoc position in gravity theory at the University of Tartu, Estonia 2.7. Postdoctoral position in neutron star physics at the Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center, Warsaw, Poland 2.8. PhD position in neutron star physics at the Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center, Warsaw, Poland 2.9. Postdoctoral position at Instituto de Ciencias Nucleares, UNAM, Mexico City 3. News 3.1. Deadline extended for Los Alamos Co-Design Summer School on Kilonovae from Neutron Star Mergers 3.2. Living Reviews in Relativity: "Prospects for Observing and Localizing Gravitational-Wave Transients with Advanced LIGO and Advanced Virgo" ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Varying Constants and Fundamental Cosmology VARCOSMOFUN'16, Szczecin, Poland --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11597 Starting: 2016-09-12 to 2016-09-17 Location: Szczecin, Poland Additional Information: https://indico.cern.ch/e/varcosmo16 Contact: varcosmo16[AT]wmf.univ.szczecin.pl Dear Collegues, We invite you to take part in the conference Varying Constants and Fundamental Cosmology which will take place in Szczecin, Poland from 12th to 17th of September 2016. This is the fourth of fundamental cosmology conferences organized by the Cosmology Group, University of Szczecin (after Cosmofun'2005, Grasscosmofun'09, Multicosmofun'12). The task of the conference is to bring together specialists dealing with the problem of varying (dynamical) physical constants, fundamental cosmology (alternative gravities, superstring, brane, etc.) and multiverse who want to exchange the current ideas in these topics. The program of the conference will contain 5 plenary morning sessions and 4 afternoon parallel sessions. The last day of the conference will be devoted to philosophical aspects of variability of the physical constants and the frontiers of physics and cosmology. There will also be a poster session if the number of abstracts is above our talk time capabilities. The oral presentations will be selected by the sessions conveners in collaboration with the Organizing Committee. Invited speakers: Brett Altschul, University of South Carolina, USA (TBC) John D. Barrow, Univ. Cambridge, UK Julian Berengut, University of New South Wales, Australia Brandon Carter, LuTh, Observatoire de Paris-Meudon, Paris Paul C.W. Davies, Arizona State Univ., USA Michael Duff, Imperial College, London, UK Victor Flambaum, University of New South Wales, Australia Michael Heller, Vatican Astronomical Observatory Sabine Hossenfelder, Stockholm University, Sweden (TBC) Joao Magueijo, Imperial College, London, UK Carlos J.A.P. Martins, Univ. Porto, Portugal John Moffat, Perimeter Institute, Waterloo, Canada Wim Ubachs, VU University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Thomas Udem, Max-Planck Institut fuer Quantenoptik, Garching, Germany Jean-Philippe Uzan, IAP, Paris, France Gabriele Veneziano, College de France (TBC) John Webb, Univ. New South Wales, Australia Topics - parallel sessions: I. Varying constants - theory; II. Varying constants - laboratory experiments; III. Varying constants - astronomical observations; IV. Quantum gravity and cosmology; V. Many-world interpretation. Quantum entanglement; VI. Superstring landscape. Multiverse; VII. Modifications of gravity; VIII. Dark matter - theory; IX. Dark matter - experiment; X. Dark energy - theory; XI. Dark energy - observations; XII. Inflation and large-scale structure; XIII. Early universe; XIV. Gravitational waves; XV. Cosmic microwave background; XVI. Future challenges and experiments. Looking forward to seeing you in Szczecin. With compliments, Mariusz P. Dabrowski (Organizing Committee chair) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. Fourth International Conference on the Nature and Ontology of Spacetime, Varna, Bulgaria --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/02/11/2nd-cfp-fourth-international-… Starting: 2016-05-30 to 2016-06-02 Location: Varna, Bulgaria Additional Information: http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/conferences/2016/ Contact: 2016conference[AT]minkowskiinstitute.org The Fourth International Conference on the Nature and Ontology of Spacetime will commemorate the one hundredth anniversary of the publication of Einsteins general relativity in Annalen der Physik in 1916. While the Scientific Organizing Committee invites papers from physicists and philosophers on any topics related to the nature and ontology of spacetime, at this conference we especially wish to encourage submissions on not fully explored implications of general relativity for other areas of research in physics, cosmology, mathematics, philosophy of physics and for our understanding of the world. In addition to talks and poster sessions, special tea / coffee hours will be included in the program to stimulate more informal discussions among the participants. For this reason we encourage interested colleagues to attend the conference even if they do not plan to give a talk or present a poster. Contributed papers should be submitted in the form of extended abstracts of up to two pages by Monday, February 29, 2016. Submissions will be reviewed by the Scientific Organizing Committee and notification of acceptance will be given by Monday, March 14, 2016. The extended abstracts, in English, should be emailed to 2016conference[AT]minkowskiinstitute.org. The conference proceedings will be published. Graduate student speakers may be offered a registration discount and eventually bursaries if financially possible. Graduate students interested in attending but concerned about cost should submit an abstract and will be contacted before the registration deadline if a discount and bursaries are possible. Invited Speakers: Gerard t Hooft (Utrecht University)? Marco Giovanelli (University of Tuebingen) Oliver Pooley (University of Oxford) Francesca Vidotto (Radboud University) Scientific Organizing Committee: Dennis Dieks (Utrecht University) Mauro Dorato (University of Rome Three) Robert Geroch (University of Chicago) Eleanor Knox (Kings College London) Vesselin Petkov (Minkowski Institute)? Steven Savitt (University of British Columbia) James Owen Weatherall (University of California, Irvine) Christian Wüthrich (University of Geneva) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Pulsars and their environment, Paris, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/02/16/pulsars-and-their-environment/ Starting: 2016-05-18 to 2016-05-20 Location: Meudon, France Additional Information: http://mode.obspm.fr Contact: jerome.novak[AT]obspm.fr First circular for the workshop on "Pulsars and their environment", Meudon Observatory, May, 18th 20th 2016. Registration to the 2016 workshop on "Pulsars and their environment" is now open on the web site: http://mode.obspm.fr Participants are required to register before Friday, April 15th. Important dates and deadlines Opening of the registration : February, 15th Deadline for financial support : April, 1st Notification for the support : April, 8th Deadline for registration : April, 15th Meeting program The workshop shall help the three communities (neutron star observers, SNR and PWN observers and theoreticians) to exchange ideas as well as discussing internal advanced issues. To that end the program will contain parallel specialized sessions as well as plenary sessions with reviews and a round table for discussion among the communities. All sessions will be held at Meudon Observatory, 8 kilometers southwest from Paris, France. The sessions will be arranged in such a way to create "focus sessions" around certain topics, among them: - Radio timing, - Rotating neutron stars, - General relativity and neutron star modeling, - Equation of state and nuclear processes, - Observation at different wavelengths, - Emission processes, - Supernovae, Supernova remnants, Pulsar wind nebulae. This years edition is devoted to global models and their contribution to our knowledge about pulsars and their environment. Keynote speakers will highlight recent developments in these subfields : Nils Andersson (Southampton, United Kingdom), Oliver Porth (Leeds, United Kingdom), Nikolaos Stergioulas (Thessaloniki, Greece), Stefan Typel (Darmstadt, Germany)... Financial support Partial support for students and young post-docs is available for early registration (dead-line is fixed on April, 1st) and the notification for the support will be send on April, 8th. If you need financial support, please mention it during registration. Accommodation We have selected a number of hotels in downtown Paris, close to the Montparnasse railway station, from which trains leave to Meudon. This list is far from being exhaustive and there are many other hotels in Paris. Note that there are many tourists in Paris in May and early booking is recommended. Travel information Meudon observatory is located on the heights of the small city of Meudon, south west of Paris. It is about 20 minutes walk (up!) from any of the suburb railway stations: Meudon or Bellevue (from Montparnasse train station), Meudon val Fleury (RER C line). Meals during the workshop On Wednesday 18th, meeting shall start in the afternoon. Lunches on Thursday, 19th and Friday, 20th are offered. The social dinner shall take place on Thursday evening in Paris, the price would be 25 euros. Organizing committee Anthea Fantina (GANIL, Caen), Marianne Lemoine-Goumard (CENBG, Bordeaux), Fabrice Mottez (LUTH, Meudon), Jerome Novak (LUTH, Meudon), Micaela Oertel (LUTH, Meudon), Matthieu Renaud (LUPM, Montpellier), Gilles Theureau (LPC2E, OSUC-Orléans, LUTh and USN, Observatoire de Paris). How to get there Observatoire de Meudon, 5 place Jules Janssen (entrance for pedestrians and bicycles only) or 11 avenue Marcelin Berthelot, 92190 Meudon; see url : http://mode.obspm.fr/spip.php?article3 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. Shapes of Gravity, Nijmegen, The Netherlands --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11634 Starting: 2016-03-30 to 2016-04-03 Location: Nijmegen, The Netherlands Additional Information: http://seangryb.wix.com/shapesofgravity Contact: sean.gryb[AT]gmail.com The quantum gravity group at Radboud University Nijmegen is delighted to be hosting a conference on foundational issues in Quantum Gravity entitled Shapes of Gravity in Nijmegen from March 30th to April 1st, 2016. The purpose of this meeting is to bring together experts from a diverse set of approaches attempting to describe the very origins of space, time and gravity, and their possible cosmological implications. Following this conference, there will be a focused workshop on Shape Dynamics from April 2 - 3. We are aiming for a program that allows for discussion and interaction alongside the invited talks, and to give our visiting friends the best possible treatment. For more information about the conference and workshop, including a list of confirmed speakers, and for details on how to register, please visit the conference website: http://seangryb.wix.com/shapesofgravity. The deadline for registration is March 13, 2016. Please feel free to circulate this to anyone who might be interested. Best regards, Dr. Sean Gryb, Dr. Mercedes Martin-Benito, Prof. Dr. Renate Loll, Scientific organising committee. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. "It from Qubit" Summer School, Perimeter Institute, Waterloo, Canada --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11639 Starting: 2016-07-18 to 2016-07-29 Location: Waterloo, Canada Additional Information: http://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/conferences/it-qubit-summer-school Contact: smohl[AT]perimeterinstitute.ca In recent years, compelling evidence has emerged that information theory provides a powerful way to structure our thinking about quantum gravity and quantum field theory. In turn, fundamental physics provides new classes of fascinating questions for quantum information theorists to address. In spite of these exciting developments, high energy physics and quantum information theory remain distinct disciplines and communities, separated by significant barriers to communication and collaboration. This school has been organized by the "It from Qubit" Simons Foundation Collaboration to promote communication and learning between the two research communities. In particular we strongly encourage applications from interested students and junior researchers whose background is limited to either of the two fields but who are interested in reaching across disciplinary boundaries. The school will include both lectures and hands-on tutorials. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. The first observation of a binary black hole merger: Status and future prospects, Hannover, Germany --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11655 Starting: 2016-05-23 to 2016-05-26 Location: Hannover, Germany Additional Information: https://gw150914.aei.mpg.de/ Contact: badri.krishnan[AT]aei.mpg.de Gravitational wave detectors have observed, for the first time, the merger of two black holes. This conference will discuss the most recent developments in the searches for these signals, and the implications for astrophysics and fundamental physics. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. 21st International Conference on General Relativity and Gravitation (2nd circular), New York --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/02/27/21st-international-conference… Starting: 2016-07-10 to 2016-07-15 Location: New York City, USA Additional Information: http://www.gr21.org Contact: gr21.loc[AT]gmail.com Registration and abstract submission for the GR21 meeting at Columbia University in the City of New York is open. IMPORTANT DATES Early abstract submission: deadline March 14, 2016. Late abstract submission: deadline May 9, 2016. Early registration deadline: May 16, 2016. Dorm room reservation at Columbia Housing is extended until April 1, 2016. DEADLINE FOR CONFERENCE SUPPORT REQUEST The deadline to apply for registration fee waiver and travel support (very limited) is be early abstract submission deadline, March 14, 2016. Please visit the registration part of the conference website for further information on available support. On behalf of the organizing committee I am looking forward welcoming you in New York City in July, Zsuzsa Marka Chair Local Organizing Committee +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. Static metrics and Bartnik's quasi-local mass conjecture 2016 --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11672 Starting: 2016-05-17 to 2016-05-20 Location: Tübingen, Germany Additional Information: https://www.math.uni-tuebingen.de/static-metric-conference-2016 Contact: gr21.loc[AT]gmail.com Conference, Tübingen, May 17-20 2016 Static metrics have been intensively studied since the early days of General Relativity. Insights and results have been and continue to be obtained from physical, analytic and geometric perspectives. Milestones include the static black hole uniqueness theorems and a detailed understanding of the asymptotic behavior of static metrics. Besides being of interest in their own right, static metrics also feature as obstructions in certain gluing constructions and as critical points in certain geometric variational problems, most notably in the approach to quasi-local capacity taken by Robert Bartnik. Bartnik's definition leads to the static metric extension conjecture, which will also be one of the main topics discussed at this conference. Organized by Carla Cederbaum +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.9. Carlo Fest (2nd announcement), Marseille, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11678 Starting: 2016-05-23 to 2016-05-27 Location: Marseille, France Additional Information: http://www.cpt.univ-mrs.fr/~carlofest/ Contact: carlofest16[AT]gmail.com Second announcement: Dear colleague, this is a second announcement for Carlo Fest, a conference in honour of Carlo Rovellis 60th birthday, to take place in Marseille on Mai 23-27, 2016. The program will cover the many topics that have accompanied Carlos career, including loop quantum gravity, quantum cosmology and Planck stars, foundations of quantum mechanics and general relativity, philosophy of science. A preliminary list of invited speakers, an outline of the program and the registration form are available on the conferences website: http://www.cpt.univ-mrs.fr/~carlofest/ Participation is limited to 150 people, and registration will be closed once this number is reached. Important: As the end of May is high season in Marseille, please do not wait too long to find your preferred accommodation and travel. A list of suggestions is present on the website. The local organising committee +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. PhD positions in theoretical physics/mathematics,University of Stavanger, Norway ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11575 Deadline: 2016-03-06 Location: Stavanger, Norway Additional Information: http://www.uis.no/job-opportunities/vacant-positions/ Contact: sigbjorn.hervik[AT]uis.no The University of Stavanger invites applications for doctorate scholarships at the Faculty of Technology and Natural Science in the Department of Mathematics and Natural Science with deadline March 6, 2016. There are two positions available: 1. PhD position in mathematics within the area of differential geometry/pseudo-Riemannian geometry, and is part of the project "Pseudo-Riemannian Geometry and polynomial curvature invariants: Classification, Characterisation and Applications". Candidates with knowledge within one or several of the following areas are preferred: pseudo-Riemannian geometry, Lie group theory, mathematical relativity, invariant theory or holonomy. 2. PhD position in physics/mathematics within the area of Theoretical Particle Physics/Theoretical Cosmology/Algebraic Geometry. The topic of the fellowship research project will be within a broad subject area, spanning (not prioritized): 1 Theoretical particle physics, in particular CERN-related theory, heavy-ion collisions 2 Astro-particle physics and physics of the early Universe 3 Theoretical Cosmology and non-Standard Cosmological models 4 Mathematical physics in the context of relativity and string theory 5 Algebraic Geometry +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Research Fellow in Mathematical Sciences at Monash University, Melbourne, Australia ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/02/11/research-fellow-in-mathematic… Deadline: 2016-03-31 Location: Melbourne, Australia Additional Information: http://www.jobs-monash.jxt.net.au/academic-jobs/research-fellow-mathematica… Contact: sci-maths-jobs[AT]monash.edu Research Fellow (Mathematical Sciences) Monash University Candidates are sought for two Postdoctoral Research Fellow positions at the School of Mathematical Sciences, Clayton campus, Monash University, to participate in a research project on "Advanced Simulation Methods for the Coupled Solar Interior and Atmosphere". The two postdocs will collaborate with the project team to develop advanced numerical methods and carry out large-scale simulations that allow us to address challenging questions in the area of wave propagation in the solar interior and atmosphere. Research Fellow (Position A) The first postdoctoral fellow (Position A) will focus on developing novel numerical methods and software for parallel simulation of compressible fluids on adaptive grids. The fellow will be supervised by Professor Hans De Sterck, in collaboration with Professor Clinton Groth from University of Toronto. To be considered for Position A you will have a PhD in applied/computational mathematics, mechanical/aerospace engineering, or computational science, with specialisation in one or more of numerical methods for PDEs (hyperbolic conservation laws), scalable solvers, or computational fluid dynamics. Experience with parallel programming in C++ is desirable. Specific research topics of interest include parallel linear and nonlinear solvers for high-order accurate implicit time integration, and parallel adaptive grid refinement with error estimation. Research Fellow (Position B) The second postdoctoral fellow (Position B) will focus on the computational study of wave propagation in the solar interior and atmosphere using high-performance simulation codes. The fellow will be supervised by Professor Paul Cally (Monash) and Dr Sergiy Shelyag (Northumbria University). To be considered for Position B you will have a PhD in applied mathematics, computational (astro)physics, solar physics, or a related discipline. Familiarity with magnetohydrodynamics, solar or stellar astrophysics and/or some experience in helioseismology would be an advantage. Specific topics of research will include numerical simulation of MHD waves in the solar interior and atmosphere, including data analysis, visualisation and solar physics interpretation. The intended start date for these positions is between June and September 2016 (negotiable). Your online application must address the selection criteria, identify the position you are applying for (Position A or B) and include contact details for 3 referees. Applications must be made via the Monash website and your application must address the selection criteria. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Post-doctoral research assistant at Paris Observatory with the VLTI/GRAVITY instrument ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11605 Deadline: 2016-02-29 Location: Paris Observatory / Meudon Additional Information: https://www.eso.org/sci/facilities/develop/instruments/gravity.html Contact: guy.perrin[AT]obspm.fr Paris Observatory/LESIA, is part of the consortium who is building the GRAVITY instrument for the ESO VLT Interferometer. GRAVITY will provide direct observations of the Galactic Center at unprecedented angular resolution and astrometric accuracy. LESIA and LUTh have created the GR ray tracing code GYOTO to model flare events and to study relativistic effects on stars orbiting SgrA*. GRAVITY has successfully seen first light in October 2015. ?The successful candidate will work in the GRAVITY team at LESIA. He/she will participate to the study of relativistic effects to be measured on stars orbiting the black hole and will be in charge of designing methods and tools to detect and measure the relativistic precession of orbits, to determine the spin and possibly the quadrupolar moment of the black hole and test both general relativity and black hole theory. Orbits and relativistic effects will be modeled with GYOTO as appropriate. He/she will also have the possibility to define projects in accord with the LESIA team. We are looking for applicants with experience in general relativity and in the use of relativistic ray tracing codes. We will select an applicant who is able to quickly take part to this research, implement ideas with GYOTO, build on the achievements of the group and propose original directions. The position is for two years, the second year is subject to satisfactory performance. Application material : curriculum vitae, publication list, short statement of research interest (maximum 2 pages), at least one letter of recommendation. Included Benefits: Health insurance, research financial support +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Postdoctoral position in modified gravity at CENTRA, Lisbon, Portugal ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/02/15/postdoctoral-position-in-modi… Deadline: 2016-04-15 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Additional Information: http://centra.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/network/costar/news/?id=3676 Contact: sante.carloni[AT]ist.utl.pt The Centro Multidisciplinar de Astrofisica (CENTRA) invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the area of relativistic gravitation associated to the FCT project Theoretical and Phenomenological aspects of Extensions of General Relativity IF/00250/2013. The appointment is for one year, subject to renewal for an additional year upon satisfactory performance. The starting date for the fellowship should be September 1st 2016. Emphasis of this position will be on modified gravity and its cosmological, astrophysical or astronomical phenomenology. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Physics and should be willing to undertake original, multidisciplinary projects in one (or more) of the above fields. The Centro Multidisciplinar de Astrofísica (CENTRA) is a research centre which is part of the Physics Department of the Instituto Superior Tecnico in Lisbon, a leading research Institution in Portugal. Members of CENTRA pursue research includes modified gravity, cosmology, phenomenology of black hole physics, high energy physics and astrophysical dark matter together with instrument building, data analysis and processing. More information on the Center can be found at http://centra.ist.utl.pt/ . The group has strong ties to a number of institutions around the world like the European Space Agency, University of Cape Town, Genoa, Aveiro, Barcelona, Cambridge (DAMTP), Olemiss, Para' and Rome (La Sapienza) The applicant is expected to contribute to the efforts of the group and to participate actively to the preparation of applications for additional funding. Applicants should upload a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a statement of research interests and a short (maximum 1 page) research plan to the web form http://centra.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/network/grit/jobs/pd_if2013/ The application requires also three letters of recommendation that will be requested directly through the web interface. Applications should be received by April 15, 2016. Incomplete applications shall not be considered. Screening of applicants will begin on April 16, 2016 and will continue until the position is filled. For more information please contact Sante Carloni (sante.carloni[AT]ist.utl.pt). This position is supported by the Fundacao para a Ciencia e a Tecnologia of Portugal. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. PhD position in gravity theory at the University of Tartu, Estonia ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/02/20/phd-position-in-gravity-theor… Deadline: 2016-03-20 Location: Tartu, Estonia Additional Information: http://www.fi.ut.ee/en/postdoc-and-phd-in-gravity-theory Contact: manuel.hohmann[AT]ut.ee The Laboratory of Theoretical Physics at the Institute of Physics of the University of Tartu, Estonia is inviting applications for a PhD student position in the field of extensions to general relativity and modified gravity starting in fall 2016. The positions will be held in conjunction with the Estonian centre of excellence in research "The Dark Side of the Universe" (TK133) and the grant "Geometrical foundations of gravity and their comparison with observations" (PUT790). The topics of interest include: -- mathematical foundations of gravity, -- modifications to the geometry of spacetime, -- gravity theories based on Finsler, Cartan, Weizenboeck or Riemann-Cartan geometry, -- gravity theories including multiple metrics, -- gravity theories including torsion, -- (multi-)scalar-tensor and related gravity theories, -- solar system phenomenology of modified gravity, -- cosmological aspects of modified gravity. Successful applicants are expected to have previous work experience related to these areas. The supervisor of the PhD thesis will be Dr. Manuel Hohmann. A supporting scholarship of 600 per month is provided. Applications for the PhD thesis position must include: -- curriculum vitae, -- one letter of recommendation, -- diploma of master's degree or equivalent, -- summary of research experience and a statement of interests up to two pages. Deadline for the PhD student application is Sunday, March 20th, 21:59 GMT. All applications for the aforementioned position must be submitted electronically to manuel.hohmann[AT]ut.ee. Documents in the PDF format are recommended. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Postdoc position in gravity theory at the University of Tartu, Estonia ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/02/20/postdoc-position-in-gravity-t… Deadline: 2016-04-10 Location: Tartu, Estonia Additional Information: http://www.fi.ut.ee/en/postdoc-and-phd-in-gravity-theory Contact: manuel.hohmann[AT]ut.ee The Laboratory of Theoretical Physics at the Institute of Physics of the University of Tartu, Estonia is inviting applications for a two-year postdoc position in the field of extensions to general relativity and modified gravity starting in fall 2016. The position will be held in conjunction with the Estonian centre of excellence in research "The Dark Side of the Universe" (TK133) and the grant "Geometrical foundations of gravity and their comparison with observations" (PUT790). The topics of interest include: -- mathematical foundations of gravity, -- modifications to the geometry of spacetime, -- gravity theories based on Finsler, Cartan, Weizenboeck or Riemann-Cartan geometry, -- gravity theories including multiple metrics, -- gravity theories including torsion, -- (multi-)scalar-tensor and related gravity theories, -- solar system phenomenology of modified gravity, -- cosmological aspects of modified gravity. Successful applicants are expected to have previous work experience related to these areas. The postdoctoral grant amounts to 31710 EUR per year (minus 15% overhead), plus a possible one-time relocation support up to 6500 EUR. Applications for the postdoctoral position must include: -- curriculum vitae, -- two letters of recommendation, -- diploma of PhD degree or equivalent, -- research proposal of up to five pages, -- list of publications. Deadline for the postdoc application is Sunday, April 10th, 21:59 GMT. All applications for the aforementioned position must be submitted electronically to manuel.hohmann[AT]ut.ee. Documents in the PDF format are recommended. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. Postdoctoral position in neutron star physics at the Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center, Warsaw, Poland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11649 Deadline: 2016-04-04 Location: Warsaw, Poland Additional Information: https://www.camk.edu.pl/en/archiwum/2016/02/19/postdoctoral-positions-neutr… Contact: bhaskell[AT]camk.edu.pl Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position at the Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center (NCAC) in Warsaw, Poland, with preferred start in the Fall of 2016. The successful applicant will collaborate with Dr Brynmor Haskell on the physics of superfluid neutron stars, with a specific focus on pulsar glitches and gravitational wave source modelling. The position is available for up to three years and will be funded from a Polish National Science Centre research project. Funding for travel and research equipment will also be provided. NCAC is the leading astronomical institute in Poland and current research at the institute encompasses a broad range of both observational and theoretical subjects in modern astrophysics. NCAC scientists participate in many international projects, e.g. H.E.S.S., CTA, Fermi, Herschel, Virgo, LIGO, SALT, Gaia-ESO, ATHENA. Candidates are required to have completed a PhD in astronomy, physics or a related discipline before the start date and no earlier than in 2010. Applicants should have a strong background in computational physics or astrophysics. Experience with either vortex filament methods or neutron star physics and simulations will be an advantage but are not essential. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Dr Brynmor Haskell (bhaskell[AT]camk.edu.pl) to discuss the project further. Applications (in pdf format) can be sent to bhaskell[AT]camk.edu.pl and should include a copy of their PhD diploma, a curriculum vitae with a list of publications and a brief statement of research interests and plans (2 pages). Applicants should also arrange for at least two letters of recommendation to be sent to the same address. For full consideration applications should be received by April 4th, 2016. The review of applications will begin soon after this date and continue until the position is filled. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. PhD position in neutron star physics at the Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center, Warsaw, Poland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11650 Deadline: 2016-03-20 Location: Warsaw, Poland Additional Information: http://www.camk.edu.pl/en/phd/ Contact: bhaskell[AT]camk.edu.pl Applications are invited for a 4 year PhD scholarship at The Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center (NCAC) in Warsaw, Poland. NCAC is the leading astronomical institute in Poland and current research at the institute encompasses a broad range of both observational and theoretical subjects in modern astrophysics. NCAC scientists participate in many international projects, e.g. H.E.S.S., CTA, Fermi, Herschel, Virgo, LIGO, SALT, Gaia-ESO, ATHENA. The successful applicant will work with Dr Brynmor Haskell and Dr Michal Bejger on the physics of superfluid neutron stars and gravitational wave source modelling. Interested applicants may contact Dr Brynmor Haskell (bhaskell[AT]camk.edu.pl) and should apply by registering for PhD studies at NCAC. Further details on available projects and detailed instructions for applications can be found at www.camk.edu.pl/en/phd/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Postdoctoral position at Instituto de Ciencias Nucleares, UNAM, Mexico City ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11659 Deadline: 2016-04-15 Location: Mexico, Mexico City Additional Information: http://www.nucleares.unam.mx Contact: urrutia[AT]nucleares.unam.mx Under the CONACyT Project Effective field theories in particles and gravitation II, we invite to apply for a postdoctoral position at the String and Field Theory Group of the High Energy Physics Department of the Instituto de Ciencias Nucleares, Universidad National Autonoma de Mexico, Mexico City. Members of the Group are: A. Garcia-Zenteno, A. Guijosa, J. D. Vergara and L. F. Urrutia. The Department is also involved in phenomenological research as well as in experimental collaborations. The position tentatively starts in July, 2016 and is for one year, renewable for another according to performance. The selected applicant must have obtained his(her) Ph. D. degree within the period of five years previous to the starting date of the position. The main topics to be addressed in the Project are: (1) Topological modifications in gauge theories and gravitation, with emphasis in the description of the electromagnetic response of topological insulators. (2) Effective field theories describing possible CPT and Lorentz violations. Those interested in applying please send the following information: (1) CV. (2) A brief description of your research interests. (3) Two recommendation letters from colleagues familiar with your previous work, to be directly sent to the email address: urrutia[AT]nucleares.unam.mx. Please send your application to urrutia[AT]nucleares.unam.mx, before April 15, 2016. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Deadline extended for Los Alamos Co-Design Summer School on Kilonovae from Neutron Star Mergers ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/02/09/deadline-extended-for-los-ala… Additional Information: http://losalamos.github.io/cdss/index.html We have decided to extend the application deadline line for Los Alamos ISTI/ASC Co-Design Summer School to February 26th. Graduate students in relativistic astrophysics, applied mathematics, and parallel algorithms are encouraged to apply. Details of the application process are listed here: http://losalamos.github.io/cdss/apply.html ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Living Reviews in Relativity: "Prospects for Observing and Localizing Gravitational-Wave Transients with Advanced LIGO and Advanced Virgo" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/02/09/living-reviews-in-relativity-… Additional Information: http://www.livingreviews.org/lrr-2016-1 Living Reviews in Relativity has published a new article on Prospects for Observing and Localizing Gravitational-Wave Transients with Advanced LIGO and Advanced Virgo by the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and the Virgo Collaboration on 8 February 2016. Please find the abstract and further details below. ------------------------- PUB.NO. lrr-2016-1 B. P. Abbott et al. (The LIGO Scientific Collaboration and the Virgo Collaboration) Prospects for Observing and Localizing Gravitational-Wave Transients with Advanced LIGO and Advanced Virgo ACCEPTED: 2016-01-22 PUBLISHED: 2016-02-08 FULL ARTICLE AT: http://www.livingreviews.org/lrr-2016-1 ABSTRACT: We present a possible observing scenario for the Advanced LIGO and Advanced Virgo gravitational-wave detectors over the next decade, with the intention of providing information to the astronomy community to facilitate planning for multi-messenger astronomy with gravitational waves. We determine the expected sensitivity of the network to transient gravitational-wave signals, and study the capability of the network to determine the sky location of the source. We report our findings for gravitational-wave transients, with particular focus on gravitational-wave signals from the inspiral of binary neutron-star systems, which are considered the most promising for multi-messenger astronomy. The ability to localize the sources of the detected signals depends on the geographical distribution of the detectors and their relative sensitivity, and 90% credible regions can be as large as thousands of square degrees when only two sensitive detectors are operational. Determining the sky position of a significant fraction of detected signals to areas of 5 deg^2 to 20 deg^2 will require at least three detectors of sensitivity within a factor of ~2 of each other and with a broad frequency bandwidth. Should the third LIGO detector be relocated to India as expected, a significant fraction of gravitational-wave signals will be localized to a few square degrees by gravitational-wave observations alone. UPCOMING ARTICLES AT: http://relativity.livingreviews.org/Articles/upcoming.html ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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02 Feb '16

########################################## Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. The Helsinki Workshop on Quantum Gravity 1.2. Numerical Relativity and Holography, Santiago de Compostela, Spain 1.3. 6th Iberian Gravitational Wave Meeting 2016, Madrid, Spain 1.4. GRavitational-wave Astronomy Meeting in PAris (GRAMPA) 1.5. Vth School of Astroparticle Physics: Physics of the Universe in X-rays, Saint Michel l'Observatoire, France 1.6. 19th Capra Meeting on Radiation Reaction, Meudon, France 1.7. NEB17 Recent Developments in Gravity, Mykonos, Greece (2nd announcement) 2. Jobs 2.1. Postdoc Position in Philosophy of Quantum Gravity, Geneva, Switzerland 2.2. Postdoc in GR at Charles University, Prague 3. News 3.1. Special Issue on "Phenomenological Aspects of Quantum Gravity and Modified Theories of Gravity" 3.2. Passing away of Felix Pirani 3.3. Gender-based harassment: Letter of support 3.4. News from the School Daniel Chalonge- Hector De Vega 3.5. Registration is now open for the Einstein Toolkit EU School and Workshop 2016, Trento, Italy ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. The Helsinki Workshop on Quantum Gravity --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11521 Starting: 2016-06-01 to 2016-06-03 Location: Helsinki, Finland Additional Information: http://www.hip.fi/qg_helsinki Contact: miklos.langvik[AT]helsinki.fi The Helsinki Workshop on Quantum Gravity will be held from the 1st to the 3rd of June 2016 in Helsinki, Finland. The aim of the workshop is to introduce the research topic of quantum gravity in Finland and is especially tailored for graduate and PhD students. Topics and approaches to quantum gravity included in the workshop programme are: Canonical and covariant loop gravity, Group Field Theory, AdS/CFT correspondence, Causal Dynamical Triangulations, Causal Sets, Asymptotic Safety, black hole entropy and thermodynamics and the cosmological constant. The deadline for registration is the 15th of May 2016. The list of invited speakers along with other useful information can be found on the workshop homepage: www.hip.fi/qg_helsinki. We look forward to having you with us here in Helsinki, With our best regards, the organizing committee Esko Keski-Vakkuri, Antti Kupiainen, Miklos Langvik, Kari Rummukainen, Aleksi Vuorinen +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. Numerical Relativity and Holography, Santiago de Compostela, Spain --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/01/13/numerical-relativity-and-holo… Starting: 2016-06-27 to 2016-07-01 Location: Santiago de Compostela Additional Information: http://igfae.usc.es/~numhol2016/ Contact: numhol2016[AT]igfae.usc.es The AdS/CFT correspondence has built a bridge between problems from the Quantum world and methods from General Relativity. In the fully non-linear regime the use of numerical methods is instrumental. Implementing techniques coming from Numerical Relativity is desirable but not straightforward since AdS has its own difficulties. Two years after the success of the CERN-CKC Institute on Numerical Holography, it is time to upgrade and share the latest achievements in the field. We will talk about the physics, the maths and the methods. We hope this conference will also be of help for groups giving their first steps in the use of numerical tools. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. 6th Iberian Gravitational Wave Meeting 2016, Madrid, Spain --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11532 Starting: 2016-04-11 to 2016-04-13 Location: Madrid, Spain Additional Information: http://workshops.ift.uam-csic.es/IGWM2016 Contact: juan.garciabellido[AT]gmail.com Dear colleague, We are glad to announce the 6th Iberian Gravitational Wave Meeting 2016, which will be held at the Instituto de Fisica Teorica (IFT) in Madrid from the 11th to the 13th of April 2016. The aim of the meeting is to bring togehter researchers from both the Iberian community and around the world working in Gravitational Wave Science, as well as related areas of Astrophysics, Cosmology and Fundamental Physics. You can find additional information in the workshop website: http://workshops.ift.uam-csic.es/IGWM2016. The deadline for registration and abstract submission is the 1st of April 2016. Please feel free to send this email to others who may be interested. Best regards, Juan Garcia-Bellido Paco Torrenti (LOC) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. GRavitational-wave Astronomy Meeting in PAris (GRAMPA) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11537 Starting: 2016-08-29 to 2016-09-02 Location: Paris, France Additional Information: http://www.iap.fr/vie_scientifique/ateliers/GravitationalWave/2016/index.ht… Contact: barausse[AT]iap.fr First announcement The "GRavitational-wave Astronomy Meeting in PAris" (GRAMPA) will be held at the Institut d'astrophysique de Paris, from August 29th through September 2nd, 2016, and will focus on the physics and astrophysics of gravitational-wave sources for existing and future terrestrial interferometers, pulsar timing arrays, as well as future space-borne missions. It will also explore the synergies of these experiments among themselves and with traditional electromagnetic astrophysics. There is no conference fee, and students/postdocs are encouraged to participate and submit abstracts for contributed talks/posters. A registration/abstract submission webpage will be made available soon. The (provisional) list of invited speakers includes: P. Amaro-Seoane (AEI, Golm) N. Andersson (Southampton) S. Babak (AEI, Golm) L. Barack (Southampton) E. Berti (Mississippi) M. Colpi (Milan) S. De Mink (Amsterdam) S. Fairhurst (Cardiff) M. Kramer (MPIfR, Bonn) L. Lentati (Cambridge) S. Nissanke (Nijmegen) D. Psaltis (Arizona) V. Ravi (Caltech) L. Rezzolla (Frankfurt) W. Weber (Trento, LPF) C. Will (Florida) Organizing committee: E. Barausse, L. Blanchet, G. Faye, A. Sesana +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Vth School of Astroparticle Physics: Physics of the Universe in X-rays, Saint Michel l'Observatoire, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/01/23/vth-school-of-astroparticle-p… Starting: 2016-05-23 to 2016-05-28 Location: Saint Michel l'Observatoire, France Additional Information: http://www.cpt.univ-mrs.fr/~cosmo/WEB_EAP_16/EcoleAP-OHP16-a.html Contact: triay[AT]cpt.univ-mrs.fr This school is aimed at researchers, including postdocs and PhD students. It is organized by the French community but is open to international participants. We propose to review the recent developments in X-ray astronomy through several axes : Advances in understanding high-energy sources (compact objects, accreting binary sources and active galactic nuclei, supernova explosions, gamma-ray bursts) with two complementary courses on clusters of galaxies and applications in fundamental physics. State of the art and technological advances in terms of telescopes and detectors. These courses are intended for astrophysicists (particularly those that might later carry instrumental projects) so that they are well aware of the capabilities, but also the limitations of the current techniques and their future developments. Data analysis through tutorials on real data. This is particularly important for non-specialists who may get lost in the jargon and specific procedures. Each attendant will have followed at least once all the stages of the analysis with a specialist, making sure that no critical step is forgotten. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. 19th Capra Meeting on Radiation Reaction, Meudon, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/01/27/19th-capra-meeting-on-radiati… Starting: 2016-06-27 to 2016-07-01 Location: Meudon, France Additional Information: http://capra.obspm.fr Contact: letiec[AT]obspm.fr We are pleased to announce that the 19th Capra Meeting on Radiation Reaction in General Relativity will be held on the Meudon campus of the Paris Observatory, in France, from June 27 to July 1, 2016. As usual, the meeting will focus primarily on aspects of the self-force in general relativity, but will also seek to explore synergies with other approaches to the two-body problem. Following the Capra tradition, the meeting will be informal. There will be no registration fee and no proceedings. The program will include a few invited review talks, short contributed presentations and open discussion sessions. Contributed talks on all aspects of the radiation reaction problem (including related topics such as EMRI astrophysics or data analysis) are welcome. More information and a registration form can be found on the conference website: http://capra.obspm.fr +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. NEB17 Recent Developments in Gravity, Mykonos, Greece (2nd announcement) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/01/31/neb17-recent-developments-in-… Starting: 2016-09-19 to 2016-09-22 Location: Mykonos, Greece Additional Information: http://www.hsrgc.gr/neb17 Contact: thomas.sotiriou[AT]nottingham.ac.uk SECOND CIRCULAR The 17th NEB conference on Recent Developments in Gravity will be held in Mykonos, Greece, from the 19th to the 22th of September 2016. NEB17 is an international conference devoted to all aspects of Relativity, Gravitation and Cosmology, which is organized every two years by the Hellenic Society for Relativity, Gravitation and Cosmology. A list of previous conferences in the NEB series can be found at http://www.hsrgc.gr/activities.html. The website of the conference is http://www.hsrgc.gr/neb17 and the registration deadline is March 31st, 2016. NEB17 will focus on recent developments in several areas: gravitational waves, relativistic astrophysics, alternative theories of gravity, mathematical relativity, relativistic cosmology and quantum gravity. The venue of the conference is Saint John Mykonos Hotel, a beach resort at Agios Ioannis bay, located 4 km from Mykonos Town. The list of invited speakers includes: S. Alexakis (Toronto) L. Amendola (Heidelberg) A. Ashtekar (Penn State) R. Brandenberger (Montreal) S. Capozziello (Napoli) M. Cavaglia' (U. of Mississippi)* D. Psaltis (Arizona) P. Laguna (Georgia Tech) L. Lehner (Perimeter Institute) R. Loll (Nijmegen) K. Kokkotas (Tuebingen) W. Unruh (U. of British Columbia)* R. Wald (Chicago) * (to be confirmed) We are looking forward to meeting all interested participants in Mykonos in September! With our best regards, The Organising Committee S. Basilakos (Academy of Athens) T. Grammenos (University of Thessaly) P. Kanti (Univeristy of Ioannina) M. Sakellariadou (Kings College London, University of London) T. Sotiriou (University of Nottingham) N. Stergioulas (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Postdoc Position in Philosophy of Quantum Gravity, Geneva, Switzerland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/01/28/postdoc-position-in-philosoph… Deadline: 2016-02-29 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Additional Information: http://beyondspacetime.net/ Contact: christian.wuthrich[AT]unige.ch The philosophy of physics group at the Department of Philosophy in Geneva solicits applications for a two-year postdoctoral research position, starting 1 September 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter. A start after 1 September 2016 would shorten the postdoc to less than two years; an earlier start may be possible. The position is funded by the John Templeton Foundation grant 'Space and Time after Quantum Gravity'. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the project's research by pursuing their own research in the philosophy of quantum gravity and by collaborating on existing research efforts within the Geneva group led by Professor Christian Wuthrich. They will be expected to participate in weekly project meetings during term, help with the administration and organization of the group's activities, and contribute to the group's outreach efforts. The successful candidate will be invited to contribute to the project's summer school to take place in Wisconsin, 19-24 June 2016. Fluency in English is required. More information on the project and the research group is available at http://beyondspacetime.net/. Applicants with experience in either the philosophy or the foundations of quantum gravity broadly construed will be preferred, but we will also consider applicants with backgrounds in other areas of philosophy of physics, foundational research in physics, or metaphysics. All work toward the Ph.D. must be completed before the starting date. Candidates who defended their Ph.D. recently will be preferred. The position is fixed-term for two years. The annual salary is expected to be around CHF 61,000. Research funds for travel to relevant conferences and to the group at the University of Illinois at Chicago will be provided. Applications must contain a cover letter detailing the pertinent experience for the position, a CV, a one-page research statement describing the work to be accomplished during the postdoc including publication plans, one or two writing samples, and three letters of reference. The letters of reference must be sent under separate cover. All materials should be sent to Professor Christian Wuthrich at christian.wuthrich[AT]unige.ch. Review of the files will begin on 29 February 2016 and continue until the position is filled. Candidates files will be reviewed by qualified members of the Scientific Advisory Committee, and the best qualified candidate will be selected by Professors Huggett and Wuthrich. The competition for this position opens on 18 January and closes on 31 March 2016. Applications from women and underrepresented minorities are encouraged. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoc in GR at Charles University, Prague ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11567 Deadline: 2016-06-10 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Additional Information: http://utf.mff.cuni.cz/en/index.html Contact: oldrich.semerak[AT]mff.cuni.cz Institute of Theoretical Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University in Prague, invites applications for a postdoctoral position within Prague relativity group to a motivated person, working in the field of general relativity and/or its astrophysical or cosmological applications. More specifically, his/her doctoral expertise and research plan should include at least one of the following topics: solutions of Einsteins field equations and their interpretation, problems of energy and radiation in GR, asymptotic structure of space-times, particles and fields around black holes, dynamics of particles and extended bodies in GR, physics of neutron stars, black-hole perturbations, approximation methods and numerical relativity, gravitational lensing, theoretical cosmology, emission and analysis of gravitational waves and their astrophysical and cosmological aspects. The selected candidate will work within the GR group of the institute, most probably within the ongoing grant project "Albert Einstein Center for Gravitation and Astrophysics". We offer: 1 year contract from January 2017 with a possible renewal in case of mutual interest. Salary comparable to the starting salary of an assistant professor at the Faculty. Standard equipment and reasonable support for conference and collaboration traveling. Interested candidates should submit: CV, brief description of research expertise and plans, list of publications, two letters of recommendation. Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview or seminar. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Special Issue on "Phenomenological Aspects of Quantum Gravity and Modified Theories of Gravity" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11518 Additional Information: http://www.hindawi.com/journals/AHEP/si/212894/cfp/ Dear Colleagues, A Special Issue on "Phenomenological Aspects of Quantum Gravity and Modified Theories of Gravity" will be published in the Journal "Advances in High Energy Physics" in September 2016. You can find the Call for Papers for this Special Issue at http://www.hindawi.com/journals/AHEP/si/212894/cfp/ Submission deadline is 6 May 2016. Cordially Yours, Lead Guest Editor: Ahmed Farag Ali (Benha University, Egypt) Guest Editors: Giulia Gubitosi (Imperial College London, London, UK), Mir Faizal (Waterloo University, Waterloo, Canada), Barun Majumder (Montana State University, Bozeman, USA) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Passing away of Felix Pirani ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/01/21/passing-away-of-felix-pirani/ Additional Information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felix_Pirani It is with great sadness that we write to let you know that our dear friend Felix Pirani passed away rather unexpectedly but peacefully on 31 December 2015. Felix made important contributions to General Relativity, which included: independent discovery of the Petrov Classification and its use to give an invariant characterization of the gravitational radiation fields; fundamental work on gravitational waves, in collaboration with Herman Bondi and Ivor Robinson; as well as important work on an axiomatic formulation of GR in collaboration with Jurgen Ehlers and Alfred Schild, in which both the conformal and projective structures of the spacetime and their compatibility conditions are deduced from their axioms. He will be sorely missed as a much loved father, partner, mentor and friend to many, not least because of his many struggles to make this a better world. Ted Newman, Abner Solland, John Stachel, Reza Tavakol Further information on Felix Pirani's work can be found at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felix_Pirani https://www.aip.org/history-programs/niels-bohr-library/oral-histories/34463 Gen Relativ Gravit (2012) 44:15811586 DOI 10.1007/s10714-012-1352-5 GOLDEN OLDIE EDITORIAL "Editorial note by Andrzej Trautman to: J. Ehlers, F. A. E. Pirani and A. Schild, The geometry of free fall and light propagation" ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. Gender-based harassment: Letter of support ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11543 Additional Information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14c77S8HVshiEUXvuZD93vzw1Xg9TIMtxc5oZpaG… This message was originally posted on the APS Topical Group in Gravitation (GGR) on Facebook by Anna Watts, on January 23 at 11:38AM (Pacific Time): https://www.facebook.com/groups/gravityGR/permalink/565710783577107/ Since then, in 48 hours it has gained 300+ signatures/supporters. I am here posting Anna's message on her behalf to reach a broader audience. This letter, along with its ongoing list of supporters can be accessed at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14c77S8HVshiEUXvuZD93vzw1Xg9TIMtxc5oZpaG… Below, as well as on the google doc, there are instructions on how to endorse it. Manuel Tiglio Disclaimer: the above message reflects my own opinions and not necessarily those of UCSD or any other affiliate or employer of mine. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A career in astronomy is a joy and a privilege, and one that we firmly believe should be open to all. Harassment and bullying force talent out of our field, and as such have no place in it. Too often, the onus of reporting harassment falls on junior scientists, and we rely on their courage and fortitude to bring it to light. When this happens the rest of the scientific community has a responsibility to stand up and support them, quickly, visibly and vocally. And, as a general principle, if harassment has to cause someone to leave a collaboration or institution, the person who leaves should be the perpetrator and not the victim. We want to offer our unqualified support and thanks to Sarah Gossan and Io Kleiser for their bravery and determination in reporting the harassment they have experienced as graduate students at Caltech. Our field is a better place for having women of this calibre in its midst. They belong. Harassment does not. [IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CO-SIGN THIS LETTER PLEASE MAIL ANNA WATTS (A.L.Watts(a)uva.nl) PREFERABLY USING THE SUBJECT FIELD SUPPORT LETTER, GIVING YOUR NAME, TITLE/POSITION AND INSTITUTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR ON THE LETTER]. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. News from the School Daniel Chalonge- Hector De Vega ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/01/28/news-from-the-school-daniel-c… Additional Information: http://chalonge.obspm.fr/Programme2016.html Ecole Internationale d'Astrophysique Daniel Chalonge-Hector de Vega Research-Training-Scientific Culture- -25 Years of Activity-Calling for Understanding - A beacon pioneering and developing research, projects and training. The Chalonge School offers unvaluable international current research view at the forefront of astrophysics and cosmology, international contacts at the highest level and a careful interdisciplinarity, with both Theory and Observations. 1. Programme Hector de Vega 2016: Announcement and Invitation Agenda of Events 2. Creation of a new medal: The Hector de Vega Medal 3. Warm Dark Matter Research: Call for papers, oral presentations and posters on Warm Dark Matter 1. PROGRAMME HECTOR DE VEGA 2016. ANNOUNCEMENT and INVITATION Welcome to the Chalonge-de Vega School. A Laboratory of Ideas. Research,Training and Scientific Culture. Science with great Intellectual endeavour and a Human face. The Programme is open to all researchers interested in the field, theorists, experimentalists, observers, young scientists, post-docs, advanced students. The Programme includes scientific culture events with the latest results and exhibitions. Launching of the Programme: Open Session 24 March 2016 at Observatoire de Paris, historic Perrault building . Save the date in your Agenda Warm Dark Matter is hot topic in galaxies and cosmology and implies novelties in the astrophysical, cosmological, particle and nuclear physics context. The Chalonge - de Vega School Programme 2016 is devoted to Warm Dark Matter in all its aspects and the Warm Dark Matter particle candidates: keV sterile neutrinos. - All the Year 2016: with the dates, places, Colloquia, Workshops,Open Sessions and Poster is available at: URL: http://chalonge.obspm.fr/Programme2016.html. Registration is not necessary to the Open Sessions - Scientific Support to the Programme 2016 with the new DM situation including all presentations of the whole Year 2015 is available at: URL: http://chalonge.obspm.fr/Programme2015.html - School Courses, Lectures and Lecturers, Science News, Archives ,Open Sessions, Page Hector de Vega, Album of Pictures: URL : http://chalonge.obspm.fr/. 2. NEW: THE HECTOR DE VEGA MEDAL The Hector de Vega medal have been recently created, coined and edited. The first side of the medal shows name, dates and an artistic engravure of Hector de Vega's portrait inspired by the photo taken by Nadia Charbit Blumenfeld. In the reverse side the following text is engraved in french: Hector J. de Vega, Le Gentilhomme de la Science, Physicien Theoricien, L'Ecole Daniel Chalonge Reconnaissante, La Science avec une Tres Grande Exigeance Intellectuelle et un Visage Humain. http://chalonge.obspm.fr/HdV_recto.jpg http://chalonge.obspm.fr/HdV_verso.jpg http://chalonge.obspm.fr/HdV_medaille1.jpg http://chalonge.obspm.fr/Archives_Daniel_Chalonge.html 3. CALL FOR SCIENTIFIC PAPERS, ORAL PRESENTATIONS and POSTERS on WARM DARK MATTER Developements, results on Warm Dark Matter in all its aspects: cosmological, astrophysical, particle and nuclear physics, signatures, detection, keV sterile neutrinos.... The talks, posters and diffusion of Warm Dark Matter papers/results will take place during the events of the 2016 Programme, mainly in the Chalonge de Vega Meudon Workshop and in the 20th Paris Chalonge de Vega Colloquium. Looking forward to Welcome you at the Hector de Vega Programme 2016 With compliments and kind regards Norma G. Sanchez, and the Chalonge-de Vega School http://chalonge.obspm.fr/ http://chalonge.obspm.fr/HdeV.html -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.5. Registration is now open for the Einstein Toolkit EU School and Workshop 2016, Trento, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2016/01/31/registration-is-now-open-for-… Additional Information: http://events.unitn.it/en/et-eu2016 Dear colleagues, we would like to announce that registration for the upcoming Einstein Toolkit EU Summer School and Workshop is now open. The school and workshop will take place in Trento from June 13th to 17th, 2016. Please visit the event page http://events.unitn.it/en/et-eu2016 to submit your registration. Participation, as always, is free of charge, but the school is limited to the first 20 students who sign up. Workshop participants who would like to contribute to the program may propose a title for a short talk. The registration deadline for either section is May 27th. We hope to see many of you in Trento this summer! Should you have any questions regarding registration, travel, or accommodation, feel free to contact one of the organizers. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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01 Jan '16

########################################## Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. BritGrav16, Nottingham, UK (3rd announcement) 1.2. Astro-GR@Benasque, Benasque, Spain 1.3. The Spanish-Portuguese Relativity Meeting, Lisbon 1.4. Atlantic General Relativity 2016, Halifax, Canada 2. Jobs 2.1. Postdoctoral Fellowship in Cosmology, Gravity or Astrophysics at the University of Cape Town 2.2. Postdoctoral position in theoretical cosmology at IPhT, Saclay, France 2.3. Lagrange Thesis Fellowships Institut Lagrange de Paris 2.4. Visitor, postdoc and graduate student positions at SAMSI, Raleigh, North Carolina 2.5. Postdoctoral Research Associate position in Numerical Relativity at NCSA, Urbana-Champaign 2.6. Postdoctoral position in gravitational wave data analysis at Nikhef, Amsterdam 3. News 3.1. 2016 Awards for Essays on Gravitation 3.2. Los Alamos Co-Design Summer School 2016: Kilonovae from Neutron Star Mergers 3.3. Living Reviews: "Terrestrial Gravity Fluctuations" / "Grid-based Methods in RHD and RMHD" 3.4. English translation of the last and very rare book by A. A. Friedmann (coauthored with V. K. Frederiks) 3.5. News from the Chalonge-De Vega School 3.6. 2015 GWIC Thesis Prize and 2015 Stefano Braccini Thesis Prize: Call for Nominations ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. BritGrav16, Nottingham, UK (3rd announcement) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2015/12/05/britgrav16-3/ Starting: 2016-04-04 to 2016-04-05 Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom Additional Information: http://sites.google.com/site/britgrav16/ Contact: britgrav16[AT]gmail.com Registration for BritGrav16, hosted at the University of Nottingham 4-5 April 2016, is now open. Registration deadline for UK and Eire PhD students who wish to apply for financial support is 29 January 2016. Abstract submission deadline for participants who are not applying for financial support is 14 March 2016. Conference webpage: sites.google.com/site/britgrav16 The Organisers +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. Astro-GR@Benasque, Benasque, Spain --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11482 Starting: 2016-06-05 to 2016-06-18 Location: Benasque, Spain Additional Information: https://members.aei.mpg.de/amaro-seoane/astro-gr-benasque Contact: pau.amaro.seoane[AT]gmail.com The study of galactic nuclei has advanced rapidly during the past few years. Observations carried out with space-borne telescopes, such as the Hubble Space Telescope, or from the ground, using adaptive optics, have allowed us to study the kinematics of stars and gas in regions reaching down to sub-parsec scales for external galaxies, and to the milliparsec range for the Milky Way. An outstanding conclusion is that dark compact objects, very probably massive black holes (MBH), with masses ranging between a million and a thousand million solar masses, occupy the centres of most galaxies for which such observations can be made. We have discovered that there exists a deep link between the central MBH and its host galaxy. Claims of detection of intermediate-mass black holes (IMBHs, with masses between 100 and 10,000 solar masses) raise the possibility that these correlations extend to much smaller systems, but the strongest -if not totally conclusive- observational evidences for the existence of IMBHs are ultra-luminous X-ray sources. The origins of these IMBH are still shrouded in mystery, and many aspects of their interplay with the surrounding stellar cluster remain to be elucidated. A particularly important mode of interaction between stars and the MBH/IMBH is the disruption of stars by the strong central tidal field. This can trigger phases of bright accretion, possibly already observed in several galaxies as X-ray/UV flares. Secondly, collapsed stars such as neutron stars, white dwarves and stellar-mass black holes might be swallowed whole by the central MBH. This process is the result of a slow inspiral towards the event horizon because of the emission of gravitational waves (GWs). The detection of these small ripples of space and time constitute a unique and parallel way to probe the Universe, by reaching loci otherwise unaccessible to the photon. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. The Spanish-Portuguese Relativity Meeting, Lisbon --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11490 Starting: 2016-09-12 to 2016-09-15 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Additional Information: http://erep2016.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/ Contact: erep2016[AT]centra.tecnico.ulisboa.pt EREP2016: Spanish-Portuguese Relativity Meeting 2016 "100 years of the Schwarzschild solution" Lisbon, Portugal, 12-15 September 2016 http://erep2016.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/ http://sprg.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/ http://www.segre.es FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT The 2016 edition of the "Spanish-Portuguese Relativity Meeting" (EREP2016) will be held in Lisbon from 12-15 September 2016. The Spanish-Portuguese Relativity Meeting is an international conference devoted to Relativity and Gravitation which is organized every year by different members of the Spanish Society of Gravitation and Relativity (SEGRE) and of the Portuguese Society of Relativity and Gravitation (SPRG). This year, it will be hosted by the University of Lisbon. A brief historical background of the ERE can be found at http://www.segre.es/en/historia.shtml . In 2016, we celebrate the centenary of the most famous solution of the field equations, the Schwarzschild solution, and the many phenomena that it describes. The topics of the plenary lectures will revolve around three main areas of research, namely Relativistic Astrophysics and Cosmology, Mathematical Relativity, and the interface between Gravitation and Quantum Theory, and reflect the intended broad scope of the meeting. The meeting will take place at Fundacao Calouste Gulbenkian. Founded in 1956 by Calouste Sarkis Gulbenkian, the Foundation promotes knowledge in the fields of the arts, science and education. Headquartered in Lisbon, the Foundation has delegations in Paris and London. Located in central Lisbon, and well connected to the subway and buses, the Foundation hosts two important museums and is surrounded by wonderful gardens, designed by Ribeiro Teles (1962/1969), and featuring some unique flora. Invited Plenary Speakers include: Manuela Campanelli (Rochester Institute of Technology, US) Joao Costa (ISCTE, Portugal) Ruth Durrer (Universite' de Geneve, Switzerland) Roberto Emparan (ICREA and Universitat de Barcelona, Spain) Paulo Freire (Max-Planck-Institute fuer Radioastronomie, Germany) Gustav Holzegel (Imperial College London, UK) Andrew King (University of Leicester, UK) David Mota (University of Oslo, Norway) Gonzalo Olmo (Universitat de Valencia, Spain) Frans Pretorius (Princeton University, US) Jacques Smulevici (Departement de Mathematiques d'Orsay, France) Patrick Sutton (Cardiff U., UK) Information regarding registration, abstract submission, accommodation and travel can be found at the web page of the conference. Looking forward to meeting all interested participants in Lisbon this September! With our best regards, Vitor Cardoso (On behalf of the local organizing committee) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. Atlantic General Relativity 2016, Halifax, Canada --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2015/12/31/atlantic-general-relativity-2… Starting: 2016-06-18 to 2016-06-24 Location: Halifax, Canada Additional Information: http://www.math.unb.ca/~gravity/agr16/ Contact: gravity.unb[AT]unb.ca First Announcement: Atlantic general relativity 2016 conference and workshop The 2016 Atlantic General Relativity Conference will be held on Thursday, June 23 to Friday, June 24 at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. As in previous years, the theme of Atlantic GR will be all aspects of classical and quantum gravity. The format will consist of several invited talks and contributed talks by anyone who wishes to speak. This year, Atlantic GR will be be preceded by a workshop hosted by the Atlantic Association for Research in the Mathematical Sciences (AARMS) collaborative research group (CRG) on the "Mathematical and physical aspects of black holes" from Saturday, June 18 to Wednesday, June 22. The workshop will also be at Dalhousie University. The bulk of the workshop will consist of invited lectures from leading experts on various aspects classical and quantum gravity delivered at a level suitable for intermediate or advanced graduate students (see website for details). The format will include ample time for discussion and collaboration. We expect funding to partially or fully subsidize accommodation in Dalhousie residence for a limited number of participants. If you wish to request this support, you must fill out the online registration form before February 15, 2016. There will be no registration fee for either the workshop or the conference. The local organizing committee consists of Alan Coley, Robert van den Hoogen and Sanjeev Seahra; the scientific organizing committee consists of Ivan Booth, Jack Gegenberg, Hari Kunduri and Viqar Husain. More information, partial speaker list, and online registration: http://www.math.unb.ca/~gravity/agr16/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Postdoctoral Fellowship in Cosmology, Gravity or Astrophysics at the University of Cape Town ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11419 Deadline: 2016-01-30 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Additional Information: https://inspirehep.net/record/1402676 Contact: tania.jansen[AT]uct.ac.za A postdoctoral fellowship is available in the Cosmology and Gravity Group (with Weltman) in the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics at the University of Cape Town, South Africa. The Cosmology and Gravity Group has strong ties with the Laboratory for Quantum Gravity and Strings and the Astronomy department at the University of Cape Town. We have research expertise ranging from radio astronomy and cosmology to string theory and quantum gravity. We are involved in a broad array of experiments and observational probes of the universe including the SKA project and its pathfinder MeerKAT, the HIRAX experiment HIRAX (Hydrogen Intensity and Real-time Analysis eXperiment) as well as the IAXO (International Axion Observatory ) telescope and other local probes of dark energy, dark matter and axions. This postdoctoral fellowship will be funded by an NRF/DST South African Research Chair in Physical Cosmology. Candidates interested in theoretical cosmology and in connecting theory to observations are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful applicant will be based at The University of Cape Town, hosted by the Department of Mathematics & Applied Mathematics. There is broad scope for travel though and for collaboration both nationally and internationally. Conditions of award: - Applicants must have obtained a doctoral degree in the relevant areas of mathematics, physics or astronomy within the past 5 years, and may not have held any prior permanent academic or professional posts. - The successful incumbent may, as part of his/her professional development, be required to participate in departmental activities, such as limited teaching and supervision. - The successful incumbent will be required to comply with the universitys approved policies, procedures and practices for the postdoctoral sector. SALARY: The value of the fellowship will be a minimum of R220 000 per annum and is tax exempt. A generous allowance will be provided for international travel and research expenses on application. TENURE: The tenure of the fellowship is two years at the outset, with the possibility of extension up to five years, subject to progress and the availability of funding and compliance with all NRF rules. Cape Town is a spectacular place to live, with a range of indoor and outdoor activities, though the outdoors truly shines. We have excellent hiking, rock climbing and ocean sports all within a short distance of the university. It is a diverse and interesting city. Email address for inquiries Amanda.weltman[at]uct.ac.za . Please do not send applications or references to this address, they will not be considered. Email address for applications Tania.jansen[at]uct.ac.za Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research interests and a list of publications. Please arrange to have three letters of reference e-mailed to the application address. Considerations will begin on 30 January 2015, however applications will still be considered after this date until a suitable candidate is appointed. The University of Cape Town: reserves the right to disqualify ineligible, incomplete and/or inappropriate applications, and reserves the right to change the conditions of award, and/or to make no awards at all. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoctoral position in theoretical cosmology at IPhT, Saclay, France ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11422 Deadline: 2015-12-13 Location: Gif-sur-Yvette, France Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/6644 Contact: filippo.vernizzi[AT]cea.fr The Institut de Physique Theorique (IPhT) of CEA-Saclay (France) invites applications for a postdoctoral position, starting fall 2016 or earlier, in theoretical cosmology. The appointment is for a period of 2 years with possible extension to a third year. The IPhT is located approx. 20km southwest of Paris along the RER B line, also with dedicated commuter buses to and from various locations in Paris. Members working in cosmology include Brando Bellazzini, Philippe Brax, Chiara Caprini, John-Joseph Carrasco, Patrick Valageas, Filippo Vernizzi, and several students and postdocs. Information about the research interests and activities of the group can be found on the webpage: http://ipht.cea.fr/en/Phocea-SPhT/ast_visu_spht.php?id_ast=537 ? Applications must be submitted electronically on the Academic Jobs Online website: (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/6644) before 13th December 2015 and include a CV (including a full list of publications) and a statement of research interests. Applicants should arrange for at least three reference letters to be submitted through Academic Jobs Online . For further information and inquiries please contact any of the above members of the Institute (email address: name.surname[AT]cea.fr). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Lagrange Thesis Fellowships Institut Lagrange de Paris ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11433 Deadline: 2016-01-18 Location: Paris, France Additional Information: http://ilp.upmc.fr/fellowships/thesis-fellowships-call-2016.php Contact: contact[AT]ilp.upmc.fr The Lagrange Institute (ILP) invites applications for the 5th class of Lagrange thesis fellowships. The new Lagrange thesis fellows are expected to start in the Fall semester of 2016. Successful candidates will have demonstrated academic excellence, outstanding potential for creative research, and leadership qualities. Lagrange thesis fellows will be immersed in an internationally visible, world-class research environment in terms of intellectual, and computational resources, an extensive visitors program, and significant involvement in the worlds leading astronomical and (astro-)particle physics projects, such as Planck, Herschel, Euclid, CFHTLS, TeraPix, BOSS, SDSS III, VIPER, Square Kilometer Array, LHC, HESS, Auger, etc. The Lagrange thesis fellows will be enrolled in a doctoral school of the Universite' Pierre et Marie Curie, part of Sorbonne Universite's, with access to intensive short courses in cutting edge areas of the field, such as dark matter and dark energy research, theoretical and experimental (astro-)particle physics, recent advances in quantum field theory and string theory. Special short courses will be offered in emerging research methods such as astrostatistics, discovery in petascale data sets, etc. The Lagrange Institute will support yearly summer or winter schools where thesis fellows can meet their future colleagues. All courses will be offered in English and taught by the leading experts in each field - either members of ILP or guest professors, including the Lagrange award holders. The list of thesis project proposals written by members of the ILP can be found in our website and below. Candidates are invited to contact their potential advisors directly before submitting their application. Applications should be submitted online by the 18h of January, 2016 and include academic history, course work, scientific interests, scholarships and honors, outside interests, purpose and goals. Candidates should arrange for 3 letters of reference to be uploaded to the web application. List of thesis project proposals: - Fundamental aspects of supergravity and string theory and applications in High-energy physics - Phenomenology of extensions of the Standard Model - High-energy astroparticles and pulsars - The origin of the Hubble sequence - Numerical and theoretical studies of particle acceleration in relativistic astrophysical outflows - Secular evolution of galaxies induced by cosmic environment - Fundamental cosmology from ultra deep sky surveys - High order correlation functions in the large-scale structure of the universe - exploitation of the Euclid mission - Constraining the nature of dark matter by probing galaxies all the way down to dwarf spheroidals - Jet calibration, cross section measurements and New Physics searches with the ATLAS experiment - Measurement of the top quark mass in dilepton channels with 13 TeV data with the ATLAS experiment at the LHC - Search for Dark Matter with the DarkSide Liquid Argon detector at LNGS - Baryon acoustic oscillations in the Lyman-alpha and Lyman-beta forests with the quasar spectra of the SDSS-IV/eBOSS survey - Search for New Physics with Muons: precision experiments for physics beyond the Standard Model - Search for light dark matter with CCDs +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Visitor, postdoc and graduate student positions at SAMSI, Raleigh, North Carolina ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2015/12/09/visitor-postdoc-and-graduate-… Deadline: 2015-12-15 Location: Raleigh, North Carolina (US) Additional Information: http://www.samsi.info/programs/2016-17-program-statistical-mathematical-and… Contact: astro[AT]samsi.info We would like to announce a year-long program at the Statistical and Applied Mathematical Sciences Institute (SAMSI, www.samsi.info) Raleigh, North Carolina, an NSF institute funded by the Division of Mathematical Sciences, running from August 1, 2016 to May 31, 2017, focusing on gravitational waves, cosmology, exoplanets, and synoptic surveys. The goal of this program is to bring together scientists and statisticians with the hopes of finding novel statistical solutions to tough science problems. The overall themes for the ASTRO program are: Astronomy: Gravitational Waves, Population Modeling, Exoplanets, Cosmology, and Synoptic Surveys Mathematical & Statistical: Time Series Analysis, Uncertainty Quantification, Reduced Order Modeling, Inference with Inexact Models With the following proposed working groups: Working Group I: Uncertainty Quantification and Reduced Order Modeling in Gravitation, Astrophysics, and Cosmology Working Group II: Synoptic Time Domain Surveys Working Group III: Time Series Analysis for Exoplanets & Gravitational Waves: Beyond Stationary Gaussian Processes Working Group IV: Population Modeling & Signal Separation for Exoplanets & Gravitational Waves Working Group V: Statistics, computation, and modeling in cosmology The ASTRO program leaders are G. Jogesh Babu, Jessi Cisewski, Rebekah Dawson, Eric Ford, Ben Farr, Eric Feigelson, Matthew Graham, Jeff Jewell, Tom Loredo, Ashish Mahabad, Ilya Mandel, Chad Schafer, Manuel Tiglio, and Michele Vallisneri. Participation in a working group requires remote participation in biweekly meetings. You are also highly encouraged to visit SAMSI at some point during the year, as well as the multiple workshops that will take place as part of the program. The first workshop will take place on August 24-26 2016, with the possibility of introductory tutorials on August 22-24 2016. Extended visits can be anywhere from 2 weeks to the whole program (9 months), or several shorter visits that add up to that. SAMSI will cover travel (from within US) and local lodging and transportation, up to $2500/month. Postdoctoral and graduate fellowships are also available. A second program on Optimization (OPT) will be running in parallel to ASTRO, and applications can be submitted to participate in both programs. There are a number of opportunities associated with the ASTRO program, from postdoc and graduate student fellowships to short and long term visits and participating in one or more of its working groups. For more details see http://www.samsi.info/opportunities/opportunity-types Those interested in participating as a long term visitor at SAMSI should email the Program Liaison, Sujit Gosh (ghosh[AT]samsi.info), including a CV and brief cover letter containing the name of year long program (ASTRO), your anticipated activities and interest, and the (rough) dates you anticipate visiting. The visitor list is filling quickly, so any requests for visits should be submitted as soon as possible. Postdoc SAMSI positions as part of the ASTRO program are for two years. Pending on availability of funds at the University of California San Diego (UCSD), there is the possibility of joint funding between SAMSI and UCSD, or an extended position at UCSD after the SAMSI program, on the topic of Reduced Order Modeling and Uncertainty Quantification. However, candidates should apply to SAMSI directly and contact Manuel Tiglio (tiglio[AT]ucsd.edu) to inquire about options at UCSD aligned with the SAMSI program. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Postdoctoral Research Associate position in Numerical Relativity at NCSA, Urbana-Champaign ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2015/12/14/postdoctoral-research-associa… Deadline: 2016-02-01 Location: USA Additional Information: http://www.ncsa.illinois.edu/about/jobs/pd_numrel Contact: gdallen[AT]ncsa.illinois.edu The NCSA Astronomy and Astrophysics Group (http://astro.ncsa.illinois.edu) in close collaboration with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Astronomy Department, has diverse research interests across astrophysical phenomena and disciplines within astronomy, astrophysics and relativity, touching on theory (gravitational waves), computational (star formation, galaxy formation, numerical relativity), and observational (DES, LSST, CARMA, SKA). In addition to scientific topics, the NCSA Astronomy and Astrophysics Group is actively engaged in next- generation scientific practices, such as development of cyberinfrastructure (e.g., Cactus, yt, and Enzo), enabling open access, fostering reproducibility, and data topics spanning from the development of observational pipelines to the architecting of the National Data Service. The group is particularly interested in new science insight and challenges around multi-messenger astronomy, data synthesis and community data services. The NCSA Astronomy and Astrophysics group is composed of numerous researchers from NCSA, the Department of Astronomy and the Department of Physics. Postdocs hired under this solicitation will work most closely with Prof Ed Seidel, Prof Gabrielle Allen, Dr. Eliu Huerta and Prof Matthew Turk. The National Center for Supercomputing Applications is a leader in supercomputing as well as computational and data science. NCSA hosts the NSF-funded Blue Waters supercomputer, and leads the NSF XSEDE project. Recently, NCSA has expanded its research activities and strengthened connections to the UIUC campus through new faculty-led thematic areas, including Computing and Data Sciences, Physics and Astronomy, Bioinformatics and Health Sciences, Culture and Society, Materials and Manufacturing, and Earth and Environment. NCSA maintains an energetic visitors program and hosts regular workshops and conferences throughout the year. Responsibilities: The successful candidate will play a key role in research activities in numerical relativity around the simulation of compact binaries for the modeling and detection of gravitational wave sources with ground-based detectors. Specific responsibilities include: preparing peer-reviewed publications, participating in community-focused open source development of scientific tools (such as the Einstein Toolkit or Cactus Framework), participating in grant proposal writing, giving presentations at professional meetings. Researchers are encouraged to further their own research interests in collaboration with the broad range of projects ongoing at NCSA. Individuals experienced in developing and applying the Einstein Toolkit are especially sought. More information about the NCSA Astronomy and Astrophysics group can be found at: http://astro.ncsa.illinois.edu/. For more information about these opportunities, please contact Gabrielle Allen at gdallen[AT]ncsa.illinois.edu, or Ed Seidel at eseidel[AT]ncsa.illinois.edu. Qualifications: Applicants should have received a recent Ph.D. in Astrophysics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field by the start of the position. Applicants should have demonstrated research skills in one or more of the research areas of the NCSA Astronomy and Astrophysics Group. Successful candidates will be evaluated on their abilities in mathematical and numerical general relativity. The appointment will last for two years and may be renewed beyond that contingent upon availability of funding and performance. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and relevant research. Start Date: As soon as possible and no later than September 1, 2016. Application Process: To ensure full consideration, qualified candidates must prepare: - Cover letter - Curriculum Vitae - Brief (2 page) statement of past research and future goals - Contact information of three references This information should be submitted via e-mail to gdallen[AT]ncsa.illinois.edu with the subject heading NCSA Postdoc Application by the closing date of February 1, 2016. All requested information must be submitted for your application to be considered. Incomplete information will not be reviewed. Applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date while the search may continue until the positions will be filled. The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Illinois is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or criminal conviction history. Illinois welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Postdoctoral position in gravitational wave data analysis at Nikhef, Amsterdam ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11464 Deadline: 2016-02-01 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.nikhef.nl/en/about-nikhef/working-at-nikhef/vacatures-peoplexs/ Contact: vdbroeck[AT]nikhef.nl The Nikhef Gravitational Waves group currently has an opening for a Postdoctoral position in gravitational wave data analysis and phenomenology. Nikhef is the national institute for subatomic physics in The Netherlands. At Nikhef, approximately 150 physicists and 75 technical staff members work together in an open and international scientific environment. Together, they perform excellent theoretical and experimental research in the fields of particle- and astroparticle physics. Nikhef hosts a TheoreticalPhysics department, and several experimental research groups. Among the research collaborations Nikhef participates in are the ATLAS, LHCb and ALICE experiments at CERN, the KM3NeT neutrino telescope in the Mediterranean, the VIRGO inferometer in Pisa, the XENON dark matter experiment in Gran Sasso and the Pierre Auger cosmic rays observatory in Argentina. Nikhef itself is a collaboration between 4 major Dutch universities and the Dutch Foundation for Fundamental Research on Matter (FOM). The position The gravitational physics group at Nikhef invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in gravitational wave data analysis and phenomenology. The gravitational physics group is a member of the Virgo Collaboration. It is led by prof.dr. J.F.J. van den Brand. Other than staff instrumentalists, the Nikhef group and its collaborators in the Netherlands consists of data analysts (C. Van Den Broeck and H.J. Bulten), astronomers and astrophysicists (J. Kuijpers, G. Nelemans), and theorists (J.W. van Holten and M. Postma), together with a number of students and postdocs. There is also vibrant collaboration with individuals and groups around the world. The Nikhef group itself will expand significantly over the next several years. More information about our activities can be found at http://www.nikhef.nl/en/for-nikhef-users/departments/scientific-departments…. The successful candidate will participate in the analysis of Advanced LIGO and Advanced Virgo data, and in the development of new methods for the scientific exploitation of future gravitational wave detections, with a focus on the coalescence of compact binary systems composed of neutron stars or black holes. Applicants should expect to have their PhD by May 2016. Offer The position is for two, and possibly three years. The candidate will be employed by the FOM-foundation and will obtain the status of postdoctoral researcher. Your gross monthly salary will be between 3.200, to 3.600, EUR depending on the experience you bring with you. The conditions of employment are excellent and include extra months' salary payments in May and December and good travel facilities. The conditions of employment of the FOM-foundation can be found at www.fom.nl Information and applications Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Please be prepared to upload a cover letter, publication list and curriculum vitae including a brief description of your research interest. Also, please have the email addresses of at least three referents ready, who are willing to send a letter of recommendation on your behalf. Further information on these positions can be obtained from dr. C. Van Den Broeck (vdbroeck[AT]nikhef.nl). The deadline for applications and related materials is February 1st, 2016. Later applications will be considered as well until the positions are filled. To apply, please follow this link: https://www.nikhef.nl/en/about-nikhef/working-at-nikhef/vacatures-peoplexs/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. 2016 Awards for Essays on Gravitation ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2015/12/03/2016-awards-for-essays-on-gra… Additional Information: http://www.gravityresearchfoundation.org 1949 - 2016 SIXTY-SEVEN YEARS GRAVITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION PO BOX 81389 WELLESLEY HILLS MA 02481-0004 USA 2016 Awards for Essays on Gravitation In 2016, for our sixty-seventh competition, the trustees of the Gravity Research Foundation are offering five awards for short essays for the purpose of stimulating thought and encouraging work on gravitation. The stipulations follow. (1) We will make these Awards on May 15, 2016 for the best well-written essays, 1500 words or fewer (excluding abstracts, diagrams, tables, references and a minimal number of equations), on the subject of gravitation, its theory, applications, or effects. (2) The First Award will be $4000.00 The Second Award will be 1250.00 The Third Award will be 1000.00 The Fourth Award will be 750.00 The Fifth Award will be 500.00 (3) Essays must be in English and e-mailed in a single PDF file before April 1, 2016. One essay only will be accepted from each author. Notify us within 24 hours if you do not receive an e-mail confirmation of your submission. (4) Title pages should include essay title; authors names, e-mail and mailing addresses; submission date; an abstract of 125 words or less; and the statement: Essay written for the Gravity Research Foundation 2016 Awards for Essays on Gravitation. Pages should be numbered and the corresponding author specified where necessary. (5) The decision of the judges will be final and no reviews or comments will be provided. (6) Please check the winners announcement to be posted on our website: www.gravityresearchfoundation.org around May 15, 2016. We will also attempt to send all participants a general e-mail notification. (7) The five award-winning essays will be published in a special issue of the International Journal of Modern Physics D (IJMPD). Authors of essays designated Honorable Mention will be invited to submit their essays to the IJMPD where these may undergo additional refereeing at editorial discretion for possible publication. Authors of all other essays are free and encouraged to publish their essays after May 15th. Submission e-mail address: George M. Rideout, Jr., President, grideoutjr[AT]aol.com Recent First Award Winners: 2015 - Gerard t Hooft, Utrecht University & Spinoza Institute, the Netherlands 2014 - Lawrence M. Krauss, Arizona State University and Frank Wilczek, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 2013 - Baocheng Zhang, Qing-yu Cai, Ming-sheng Zhan, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan and Li You, Tsinghua University, Bejing, PR China 2012 - Claus Kiefer & Manuel Kraemer, University of Cologne, Koeln, Germany 2011 - Ivan Agullo, Penn State & Leonard Parker, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 2010 - Mark Van Raamsdonk, University of British Columbia, Vancouver 2009 - Alexander Burinskii, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia 2008 - T. Padmanabhan, IUCAA, Pune, India 2007 - S. Carlip, University of California at Davis 2006 - Vijay Balasubramanian, University of Pennsylvania; Donald Marolf, University of California at Santa Barbara & Moshe Rozali, University of British Columbia 2005 - John Ellis, CERN; N. E. Mavromatos, Kings College London and D. V. Nanopoulos, Texas A&M University 2004 - Maulik Parikh, Columbia University, New York 2003 - Martin Bojowald, The Pennsylvania State University 2002 - Steven B. Giddings, University of California at Santa Barbara & Stanford University 2001 - Csaba Csaki & Joshua Erlich, Los Alamos National Lab & Christophe Grojean, University of California at Berkeley ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Los Alamos Co-Design Summer School 2016: Kilonovae from Neutron Star Mergers ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2015/12/08/los-alamos-co-design-summer-s… Additional Information: http://losalamos.github.io/cdss/index.html Dates: May - September 2016 (approximate; exact dates TBD) Location: Los Alamos, NM Application deadline: February 1, 2016 Registration is open for Co-Design Summer School which will take place at Los Alamos, NM for 10 weeks in summer 2016. The Los Alamos ISTI/ASC Co-Design Summer School will bring together top graduate students in the fields of physics, computational science and mathematics. A team of six participants will work together on solving a problem that is designed to build the skills needed to tackle the grand challenges of the future. The scientific challenge of choice this time is modeling neutron star mergers and their kilonovae -- supernova-like transients powered by radioactive decays of freshly synthesized r-process elements. Graduate students from the following disciplines are encouraged to apply: * Domain science: astrophysics, nuclear physics, general relativity * Applied Mathematics: hydrodynamics, particle methods, numerical analysis * Computer science: task & data parallelism, programming methods, data structures Please consult the following website for more information about the school, the challenge and how to apply: http://losalamos.github.io/cdss/index.html ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. Living Reviews: "Terrestrial Gravity Fluctuations" / "Grid-based Methods in RHD and RMHD" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2015/12/15/living-reviews-in-relativity-… Additional Information: http://www.livingreviews.org/ Living Reviews in Relativity has published a new review article on "Terrestrial Gravity Fluctuations" by Jan Harms on 2 December 2015. Living Reviews in Computational Astrophysics has published a new review article on "Grid-based Methods in Relativistic Hydrodynamics and Magnetohydrodynamics" by Jose Maria Marti and Ewald Mueller on 22 December 2015. Please find the abstracts and further details below. ---------------- PUB.NO. lrca-2015-3 Marti, Jose Maria and Mueller, Ewald "Grid-based Methods in Relativistic Hydrodynamics and Magnetohydrodynamics" ACCEPTED: 2015-12-01 PUBLISHED: 2015-12-22 FULL ARTICLE AT: http://www.livingreviews.org/lrca-2015-3 ABSTRACT: An overview of grid-based numerical methods used in relativistic hydrodynamics (RHD) and magnetohydrodynamics (RMHD) is presented. Special emphasis is put on a comprehensive review of the application of high-resolution shock-capturing methods. Results of a set of demanding test bench simulations obtained with different numerical methods are compared in an attempt to assess the present capabilities and limits of the various numerical strategies. Applications to three astrophysical phenomena are briefly discussed to motivate the need for and to demonstrate the success of RHD and RMHD simulations in their understanding. The review further provides FORTRAN programs to compute the exact solution of the Riemann problem in RMHD, and to simulate 1D RMHD flows in Cartesian coordinates. UPCOMING ARTICLES AT: http://computastrophys.livingreviews.org/Articles/upcoming.html ---------------- PUB.NO. lrr-2015-3 Harms, Jan "Terrestrial Gravity Fluctuations" ACCEPTED: 2015-11-16 PUBLISHED: 2015-12-02 FULL ARTICLE AT: http://www.livingreviews.org/lrr-2015-3 ABSTRACT: Different forms of fluctuations of the terrestrial gravity field are observed by gravity experiments. For example, atmospheric pressure fluctuations generate a gravity-noise foreground in measurements with super-conducting gravimeters. Gravity changes caused by high-magnitude earthquakes have been detected with the satellite gravity experiment GRACE, and we expect high-frequency terrestrial gravity fluctuations produced by ambient seismic fields to limit the sensitivity of ground-based gravitational-wave (GW) detectors. Accordingly, terrestrial gravity fluctuations are considered noise and signal depending on the experiment. Here, we will focus on ground-based gravimetry. This field is rapidly progressing through the development of GW detectors. The technology is pushed to its current limits in the advanced generation of the LIGO and Virgo detectors, targeting gravity strain sensitivities better than 10^-23 Hz^-1/2 above a few tens of a Hz. Alternative designs for GW detectors evolving from traditional gravity gradiometers such as torsion bars, atom interferometers, and superconducting gradiometers are currently being developed to extend the detection band to frequencies below 1 Hz. The goal of this article is to provide the analytical framework to describe terrestrial gravity perturbations in these experiments. Models of terrestrial gravity perturbations related to seismic fields, atmospheric disturbances, and vibrating, rotating or moving objects, are derived and analyzed. The models are then used to evaluate passive and active gravity noise mitigation strategies in GW detectors, or alternatively, to describe their potential use in geophysics. The article reviews the current state of the field, and also presents new analyses especially with respect to the impact of seismic scattering on gravity perturbations, active gravity noise cancellation, and time-domain models of gravity perturbations from atmospheric and seismic point sources. Our understanding of terrestrial gravity fluctuations will have great impact on the future development of GW detectors and high-precision gravimetry in general, and many open questions need to be answered still as emphasized in this article. UPCOMING ARTICLES AT: http://relativity.livingreviews.org/Articles/upcoming.html ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. English translation of the last and very rare book by A. A. Friedmann (coauthored with V. K. Frederiks) ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2015/12/22/english-translation-of-the-la… Additional Information: http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/mip/books/friedmann3.html Vsevolod K. Frederiks, Alexander A. Friedmann, Foundations of the Theory of Relativity: Volume 1 Tensor Calculus (Minkowski Institute Press, Montreal 2015), 182 pages http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/mip/books/friedmann3.html Description: To mark the 100th anniversary of Einstein's general relativity the Minkowski Institute Press publishes the first English translation of a very rare book on general relativity (its only Russian publication was in 1924), which turned out to be the last book by A. A. Friedmann (co-authored with V. K. Frederiks). This is the first and the only published volume of a five-volume book project on the foundations of the theory of relativity, brutally terminated by the untimely and tragic death of Friedmann on 16 September 1925. Despite the fact that this book was published in 1924 and despite the presence of some unconventional notions and notations in it, this is still a valuable book, because it is written by two deep thinkers, particularly Friedmann who in 1922 had the deepest understanding of the cosmological implications of Einstein's general relativity when he first showed that the Universe may expand (which was later discovered by Hubble). What also makes this book valuable is that Frederiks and Friedmann develop the formalism of tensor calculus from a physical point of view by showing why the ideas of general relativity need that formalism. In this sense the book can be even used for self-study. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.5. News from the Chalonge-De Vega School ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2015/12/28/news-from-the-chalonge-de-veg… Additional Information: http://chalonge.obspm.fr/ News from the Ecole Internationale Daniel Chalonge-Hector de Vega Contents: 1. Sharing Knowledge Scientific Culture 2. Page Hector de Vega 3. On line Conferences 4. Agenda 2016 1. SHARING KNOWLEDGE. SCIENTIFIC CULTURE All presentaions of the Open Automn Session Cosmic News held the 26 November 2015 at Paris Observatory are available on line here: http://chalonge.obspm.fr/Presentations_26Nov2015.html Contents: Introduction to the Session and Tribute to Hector de Vega. -The Nobel prize of Physics 2015 and Neutrinos. -Impact of Cosmic Rays on Clima : A new approach to climate studies? -Signatures and Constraints on Warm Dark Matter: star formation, 21 cm line, primeval galaxies. -Bruno Pontecorvo: pionnering work on neutrinos -Warm Dark Matter and sterile neutrinos. The crises of cold dark matter and of its baryonic cures, the crises of Wimps. -Science in face to conflicts of interests and technocracy : Quo Vadis Science ? - Compte rendu de la Session par Jean-Pierre Martin, SAF President de la Commission Cosmologie http://www.planetastronomy.com/special/2016-special/26nov/Chalonge.htm 2. PAGE HECTOR DE VEGA http://chalonge.obspm.fr/HdeV.html 3. ON LINE CONFERENCES All presentations of the year 2015 in honor of Hector de Vega, workshops, symposia, open sessions, Chalonge medal and albums of photos are available online here: http://chalonge.obspm.fr/Programme2015.html 4. AGENDA 2016 : 24 MARCH 2016: Open Session Cosmic News and openning of the Programme 2016 Hector de Vega , Paris 19 MAY 2016: Open interdisciplinary Session News from the Universe and Warm Dark Matter, Paris 15-17 JUNE 2016 Meudon, CIAS: Meudon Chalonge de Vega Workshop 2016 on WDM, historic Meudon castle 20-22 JULY2016 in Paris: Chalonge de Vega 19th Paris Cosmology Colloquium 2016, historic Perrault building 22 JULY 2016 in Paris: Summer Open Session on scientific culture: A surprise Session, historic Perrault building 13-16 OCTOBER 2016: Chalonge de Vega Turin Session 2016, Palazzo Lascaris and Accademia delle delle Scienze,Turin OCTOBER 2016: Round table: Quo Vadis Science ? Cite Internationale Universitaire, Paris 25 NOVEMBER 2016: Open Automn Session : Highlights and Conclusions 2016 and pre view of the Hector de Vega Programme 2017, Paris With Compliments and kind regards Ecole Daniel Chalonge http://chalonge.obspm.fr/ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.6. 2015 GWIC Thesis Prize and 2015 Stefano Braccini Thesis Prize: Call for Nominations ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2015/12/31/2015-gwic-thesis-prize-and-20… Additional Information: https://gwic.ligo.org/thesisprize/ The Gravitational Wave International Committee is pleased to announce that nominations for the 2015 GWIC Thesis Prize and for the 2015 Stefano Braccini Thesis Prize are now open. Both prizes recognize outstanding PhD theses in the general area of gravitational waves. To better serve the community, GWIC and the Friends of Stefano Braccini have moved to coordinate the two Prizes. There is a common call for nominations, and all theses submitted will be considered for both awards by a joint selection committee. Two winners will be selected, with the GWIC Thesis Prize emphasizing the impact of the research on the field of gravitational wave science, while the Braccini Thesis Prize will be awarded with an emphasis on innovation. Members of the gravitational wave community are invited to nominate students who have performed notable research on any aspect of gravitational wave science. Theses will be judged on 1) originality and creativity of the research, 2) importance to the field of gravitational waves and gravitational wave detection, broadly interpreted, and 3) clarity of presentation. Each winner will receive a certificate of recognition and a prize of US$ 1,000. GWIC is privileged to nominate both thesis prize winners for publication in the book series Springer Theses. Subject to certain qualifications, Springer Theses publishes exceptional Ph.D. theses in the physical sciences in their entirety. If accepted, each winner will receive an additional 500 Euros from Springer upon publication. Eligibility: Both prizes are award on a calendar year basis. Theses should have been accepted by their institutions between 1 January 2015 and 31 December 2015. It is expected that many of the nominations will come from the member projects of GWIC, but this is not a requirement. Nominated theses may be in any language. A committee selected from the gravitational wave community will evaluate the nominations and select the winner. The selection committee will make all determinations about eligibility. Nominations: Nominations should be submitted to the selection committee chair (Maura Mclaughlin) by 15 January 2016. The nomination package consists of (i) the thesis, (ii) a letter of nomination, preferably from the thesis advisor, and (iii) a supporting letter from another scientist familiar with the work. The nomination and supporting letters should describe the importance and novelty of the research and the student's particular contribution. Electronic submission of the the thesis and letters is strongly preferred. Electronic copies of the nomination materials may be sent to Selection Committee Chair (gwic-braccini-prize AT mail.wvu.edu, with a copy to the GWIC Secretary (at stan AT ligo.caltech.edu) All submissions will be acknowledged; if an acknowledgement is not received shortly after the deadline, please contact the GWIC Secretary (gwic-exsec AT gravity.psu.edu) If electronic submission is impossible, please contact the GWIC Secretary (at gwic-exsec AT gravity.psu.edu) for instructions concerning paper submission. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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########################################## Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. IARD 2016, Ljubljana, Slovenia 1.2. SW10: Hot topics in Modern Cosmology, Cargese, Corsica - France 1.3. CarloFest, Marseille, France 2. Jobs 2.1. Post-doctoral position at Astrophysics and Theory of Gravity Group, Lublin, Poland 2.2. Post-Doctoral Researcher in High Energy Nuclear Physics (Analysis Focus) at the University of Kansas 2.3. Post-Doctoral Researcher in High Energy Nuclear Physics (Hardware Focus) at the University of Kansas 2.4. Post-Doctoral Researcher or Research Associate in Theoretical High Energy Physics - University of Kansas 2.5. Postdoctoral Researcher in Gravitation at the University of New Brunswick 2.6. postdoctoral positions at Perimeter Institute 2.7. Research Associate in General Relativity (Fixed Term), Cambridge, UK 2.8. Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Supernovae, Bursts and Transients - Theory 2.9. Research Fellow, Mathematical Sciences, Monash, Australia 2.10. Postdoctoral Researcher in Theoretical Cosmology, UC Davis 2.11. Assistant Professor in Astrophysics at the University of Florida, Gainesville 2.12. Assistant Professor in the Department of Astronomy at the University of Florida 2.13. Postdoc in Quantum Gravity at Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands 2.14. Postdoc in gravity at Nottingham, UK 2.15. Postdoc position in high energy physics, theory, Nordita, Sweden 2.16. Two postdoctoral positions in gravitational wave astrophysics at Radboud University, the Netherlands 2.17. Postdoctoral Positions in the Center for Gravitation, Cosmology and Astrophysics at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 2.18. Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Applied Mathematics at Monash University 2.19. Senior Lecturer/Lecturer and Research Fellow in Topology at Monash University 2.20. Young Graduate Trainee in Advanced Concepts in Condensed Matter Physics, European Space Agency 2.21. Post-doctoral and Ph.D. positions in Gravitational-Wave Astronomy at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics in Potsdam 2.22. 5-year positions in Gravitational-Wave Astronomy at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics, Potsdam, Germany 3. News 3.1. New book "Space-time relativity and gravitation" by L. Verozub 3.2. CQG Highlights now live 3.3. Giulio Rampa PhD Thesis Prize, 2016 Edition 3.4. Einstein Toolkit EU School and Workshop, Trento, Italy (1st announcement) ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. IARD 2016, Ljubljana, Slovenia --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11370 Starting: 2016-06-06 to 2016-06-09 Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia Additional Information: http://www.iard-relativity.org/iard2016 Contact: martin[AT]multinet.net.il The International Association for Relativistic Dynamics (IARD) will host its 10th biennial meeting in Ljubljana, Slovenia 6 - 9 June 2016, in cooperation with Jozef Stefan Institute. The conference sessions will take place at City Hotel in central Ljubljana. IARD 2016 will mark the association's 18th year of activity since its founding at the 1998 meeting. Nine previous meetings were held in Houston, Texas, Bar Ilan University in Tel Aviv, Israel, Howard University in Washington DC, Saas Fee, Switzerland, the University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT, Aristotle University in Thessaloniki, Greece, and Hualien, Taiwan, Galileo Galilei Institute for Theoretical Physics (GGI) in Florence, Italy and again at UConn. The goal of these meetings is to bring together researchers from diverse fields whose interests involve relativistic dynamics, both classical and quantum. The conference program aims to present recent developments in the abstract theoretical aspects of general approaches in quantum field theory, conformal field theories and string theories, manifestly covariant approaches to classical mechanics, quantum theory, and statistical mechanics, general relativity, classical and quantum gravity, and explore application in such areas as high energy electron spectroscopy, quark-gluon plasma generation in heavy ion collisions, general high energy scattering and particle decay, cosmology, gravitational waves, and relativistic quantum information. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. SW10: Hot topics in Modern Cosmology, Cargese, Corsica - France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2015/11/27/sw10-hot-topics-in-modern-cos… Starting: 2016-05-09 to 2016-05-14 Location: Cargese, Corsica - France Additional Information: http://www.cpt.univ-mrs.fr/~cosmo/SW_2016/SW10.html Contact: triay[AT]cpt.univ-mrs.fr Spontaneous Workshop (SW) brings together specialists on recent insights in Particle Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology. The aim is to stimulate debate on common topics in views of providing us with innovating ideas. The workshops organization is based on an optimal number of concise presentations and enough space for discussions on emerging problems in order to encourage interactions among participants. SW10 topics includes : Cosmological parameters Anomalies in CMB Baryon and Lepton number violation CP violation LHC and Dark Matter Astroparticle Physics Neutrino Cosmology Baryogenesis and Leptogenesis Cosmic antimatter Inflation Dark Energy Modified Gravity Cosmological Large Scale Structures Magnetic Fields Gravitational waves of Cosmological and Astrophysical origin Quantum Field Theory in Curved Spacetime +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. CarloFest, Marseille, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11412 Starting: 2016-05-23 to 2016-05-27 Location: Marseille, France Additional Information: http://www.cpt.univ-mrs.fr/~carlofest/ Contact: carlofest16[AT]gmail.com Dear colleague, this is the first announcement for CarloFest, a conference in honour of Carlo Rovellis 60th birthday, to take place in Marseille on Mai 23-27, 2016. The conference's goal it to gather an interdisciplinary panel of scientists to cover and discuss the many themes and results that have accompanied Carlos career, from loop quantum gravity to foundational issues of quantum mechanics and relativity. The program will feature invited plenary talks, panel discussions and round tables. Participation is limited to 150 people. A website with detailed information and a registration form will be available around the middle of December at the following address: http://www.cpt.univ-mrs.fr/~carlofest/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Post-doctoral position at Astrophysics and Theory of Gravity Group, Lublin, Poland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2015/11/02/post-doctoral-position-at-ast… Deadline: 2016-07-01 Location: Lublin, Poland Additional Information: http://umcs.lublin.pl Contact: rogat[AT]kft.umcs.lublin.pl A post-doctoral position under Prof. Marek Rogatko, UMCS, Lublin, Poland is advertised for 2 years. The position will start from 1/09/2016 - 31/08/2018 is available under the three year research grant of the National Science Center DEC-2014/15/B/ST2/00089 entitled Dark objects in the Early Universe. The selected candidate will receive a salary of 6400 PLN per month, and carry out work with Prof.Marek Rogatko, Maria Curie Sklodowska University, Institute of Physics, 20-031 Lublin, pl.M.C.Sklodowskiej 1, Poland. The desirable criteria are as follows: (i) the candidate should have a Ph.D degree in the field of theoretical physics or astrophysics, (ii)working experience in the field of the mathematical theory of black holes, or black holes in AdS/CMT correspondence, or physics of the Early Universe, as well as, the past experience with numerical methods may be an advantage. The application consisting of the three letters of recommendation from senior researchers (with the phrase recommendation letter and the applicants name in the subject), detailed C.V. with the list of publications, work-experiences and a short statements of the research plans should be sent to Prof.Marek Rogatko (rogat[AT]kft.umcs.lublin.pl). The closing date of sending applications is the 1-st of July 2016. All the enquires should be also addressed to Prof. Marek Rogatko +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Post-Doctoral Researcher in High Energy Nuclear Physics (Analysis Focus) at the University of Kansas ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11310 Deadline: 2015-12-01 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Additional Information: https://employment.ku.edu/staff/4621BR Contact: c742r922[AT]ku.edu Applications are invited for a post-doctoral researcher, which is located out of the country, in high energy nuclear physics with the University of Kansas beginning as early as February 1, 2016. The research will deal with the analysis or recent data on forward physics taken by CMS-TOTEM in pp and heavy ion runs, allowing a measurement of jet and di-photon cross sections. A technical task related to the development of fast timing detectors for the CT-PPS project will also be performed. Post-doctoral researcher candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in physics by date of appointment and research experience in experimental high energy nuclear science or a related experimental field. The successful candidate will contribute in several aspects of the nuclear group's research program including detector design, development and operation, data analysis and event simulation, and publication of research results. This position is located at CERN (the European Organization for Nuclear Research, Geneva, Switzerland). Candidates with relevant interests and experience are sought. For more information and to apply go to https://employment.ku.edu/staff/4621BR Initial review of applications will begin on December 1, 2015. Application deadline is also on December 1, 2015. Please apply by December 1, 2015 to be considered for review of your application. Inquiries can be made by email to c742r922[AT]ku.edu. The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Executive Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, IOA[AT]ku.edu, 1246 West Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Post-Doctoral Researcher in High Energy Nuclear Physics (Hardware Focus) at the University of Kansas ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11311 Deadline: 2015-12-01 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Additional Information: https://employment.ku.edu/staff/4620BR Contact: c742r922[AT]ku.edu Applications are invited for a post-doctoral researcher, which is located out of the country, in high energy nuclear physics with the University of Kansas beginning as early as February 1, 2016. The research will deal with the development and tests of a fast timing detector both for particle physics and medical applications. A test stand will be installed at KU and the tests will take place both at CERN and KU. A smaller fraction of time will be dedicated to physics analyses of the recently taken CMS-TOTEM data as well as future prospects with higher luminosity. Post-doctoral researcher candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in physics by date of appointment and research experience in experimental high energy nuclear science or a related experimental field. The successful candidate will contribute in several aspects of the nuclear group's research program including detector design, development and operation, data analysis and event simulation, and publication of research results. This position is located at CERN (the European Organization for Nuclear Research, Geneva, Switzerland). Candidates with relevant interests and experience are sought. For more information and to apply go to https://employment.ku.edu/staff/4620BR. Initial review of applications will begin on December 1, 2015. Application deadline is also on December 1, 2015. Please apply by December 1, 2015 to be considered for review of your application. Inquiries can be made by email to c742r922[AT]ku.edu. The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Executive Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, IOA[AT]ku.edu, 1246 West Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Post-Doctoral Researcher or Research Associate in Theoretical High Energy Physics - University of Kansas ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11312 Deadline: 2015-12-20 Location: Lawrence, KS, USA Additional Information: https://employment.ku.edu/staff/4591BR Contact: ian.lewis[AT]ku.edu The High Energy Theory Group at the University of Kansas invites applications for a position at the postdoctoral/research associate level beginning September 1, 2016. The group works on physics of the Standard Model and beyond, including QCD, collider physics, neutrino physics, ultra-high energy cosmic rays, model-building, and astroparticle-cosmology. Required qualifications for the postdoctoral researcher position include a Ph.D. in physics or related field by date of appointment and potential for and/or evidence of scientific productivity. Required qualifications for the associate researcher position include a Ph.D. in physics or related field by date of appointment, three or more years of relevant experience working in a research setting at the post-doctoral level. Preferred qualifications include experience in particle phenomenology with expertise in collider physics. Exceptional applicants from other areas will be given careful consideration. The initial appointment will be for two years, but is renewable up to one additional year contingent on performance and funding. For a complete announcement and to apply online, go to https://employment.ku.edu/staff/4591BR. Applicants should submit a cover letter with the names and contact information of three references, their CV, publication list, and a statement of research interests. In addition, three reference letters should be sent by email to theorypostdoc[AT]ku.edu or mailed to Department of Physics and Astronomy, 1251 Wescoe Hall Drive, Room 1082, Malott Hall, Lawrence, KS 66045 USA. Initial review of applications will begin December 20, 2015; please apply by this date for consideration of review of your application. Inquiries can be made by email to ian.lewis[AT]ku.edu The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Executive Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, IOA[AT]ku.edu,, 1246 West Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Postdoctoral Researcher in Gravitation at the University of New Brunswick ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2015/11/03/postdoctoral-researcher-in-gr… Deadline: 2015-12-04 Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Additional Information: https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/jobs/8096 Contact: sseahra[AT]unb.ca The Gravity Group at the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at UNB Fredericton (www.math.unb.ca/~gravity) may have a post-doctoral position available beginning in September 2016, for a period of two years. The group has three faculty members (Jack Gegenberg, Viqar Husain and Sanjeev Seahra), several graduate students, and typically 1-2 postdocs. Research interests include classical general relativity, cosmology and quantum gravity. Applications should be made through the MathJobs.org system at the URL: https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/jobs/8096. Applications must include curriculum vitae, list of publications, research statement, and three references. The deadline for receipt of completed applications (including reference letters) is December 4, 2015. The position is subject to availability of funding. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. postdoctoral positions at Perimeter Institute ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11329 Deadline: 2015-11-15 Location: Waterloo, Canada Additional Information: http://perimeterinstitute.ca/2016-postdoctoral-recruitment Contact: llehner[AT]perimeterinstitute.ca Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics invites applications for postdoctoral positions from new and recent PhDs working in fundamental theoretical physics. Our areas of strength include classical gravity, condensed matter theory, cosmology, particle physics, mathematical physics, quantum fields and strings, quantum foundations, quantum information, and quantum gravity. We also encourage applications from scientists whose work falls in more than one of these categories. Our postdoctoral positions are normally for a period of three years. Outstanding candidates may also be considered for a senior postdoctoral position with a five-year term. Perimeter Institute offers a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment with maximum research freedom and opportunity to collaborate within and across fields. Our postdoctoral positions are intended for highly original and intellectually adventurous young theorists. Perimeter offers comprehensive support including a generous research and travel fund, opportunities to invite visiting collaborators, and help in organizing workshops and conferences. A unique mentoring system gives early-career scientists the feedback and support they need to flourish as independent researchers. The Institute offers an exceptional research environment and is currently staffed with 40 full-time and part-time faculty members, 42 Distinguished Visiting Research Chairs, 55 Postdoctoral Researchers, 47 Graduate Students, and 28 exceptional masters-level students participating in Perimeter Scholars International. Perimeter also hosts hundreds of visitors and conference participants throughout the academic year. We welcome all candidates to apply by November 15th, 2015, however applications will be considered until all positions are filled. Applicants must submit: curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, a list of publications, and arrange for at least three letters of reference to be sent on their behalf. Applications (including recommendation letters) must be submitted through Perimeter Institute's online application form. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. Research Associate in General Relativity (Fixed Term), Cambridge, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11331 Deadline: 2015-12-07 Location: University of Cambridge. Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics Additional Information: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/8580/ Contact: LE07511[AT]maths.cam.ac.uk Salary 28,695-37,394 GBP Limit of tenure applies. The Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics of the University of Cambridge invites applications for a post-doctoral position in general relativity to start in fall 2016 (or earlier). This position is for 1 year at Cambridge, funded by an STFC Consolidated Grant and will continue for 2 further years (extendable to 3 years) at the Instituto Superior Tecnico in Lisbon with funding from an ERC grant. Emphasis of this position will be on the modelling of compact objects as sources of gravitational waves in general relativity and modified theories of gravity including interactions with fundamental fields. Candidates should have a good track record in one or more of the following areas: gravitational wave source modelling and astrophysics, numerical relativity, computational fluid dynamics, alternative theories of gravity, stellar collapse and black holes. The research group includes John Barrow, Daniel Baumann, Anthony Challinor, Gary Gibbons, Stephen Hawking, Harvey Reall, Jorge Santos, Paul Shellard and Ulrich Sperhake. There are very close links with the High Energy Physics group in DAMTP, and there are strong connections with the cosmology groups at the Cavendish Laboratory and the Institute of Astronomy. DAMTP also houses the COSMOS supercomputer. Further details can be found on the group's webpages at http://www.damtp.cam.ac.uk/user/gr/about/ The Gravity Group at Lisbon (GRIT) is part of The Centro Multidisciplinar de Astrofisica (CENTRA), a research centre in Instituto Superior Tecnico. More information on the group can be found at http://centra.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/network/grit/ Enquiries can be directed to Dr Ulrich Sperhake U.Sperhake[AT]damtp.cam.ac.uk or Dr Vitor Cardoso vitor.cardoso[AT]ist.utl.pt The gravity group is currently focusing on phenomenology of strong-field gravity, including gravitational-wave and black hole physics, and is composed of faculty Vitor Cardoso, Jose Lemos, researchers Emanuele Berti and Sante Carloni and several postdoctoral Fellows. The group has strong ties to teams in Aveiro, Cambridge (DAMTP), Perimeter Institute and Rome (Sapienza). The group also features a cluster "Baltasar Sete-Sois." http://centra.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/network/grit/baltasar/ To apply online for this vacancy, please click on the 'Apply' button below. This will route you to the University's Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form. To submit an application for this vacancy, please click on the link in the 'Apply online' button of the advert published on the University of Cambridge's Job Opportunities pages. This will route you to the University's Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form. Please indicate the contact details of two academic referees on the online application form and upload a full curriculum vitae and a description of your recent research (not to exceed three pages). Please note that we will assume that you are happy for us to approach your referees at any stage. Further particulars: The position includes funding of about 3000 EUR annually for travel at both stages (Cambridge and Lisbon). The candidate would furthermore participate in an H2020-MSCA-RISE network involving 8 institutions in Europe, the US, Canada and Japan. This network includes the Perimeter Institute with whom bilateral agreements support further exchange visits. Special funding for exchange visits between Lisbon and Cambridge will be available for the candidate throughout the 3 to 4 year period. The appointment will be made during the first year at Cambridge at level with salary from 28,695 GBP depending on age and experience and during the following years at Lisbon with a salary of 2100 Euro/month tax free. The University of Cambridge and IST/CENTRA values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. We would particularly welcome applications from women, since women are, and have historically been, underrepresented on our research staff. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. Please quote reference LE07511 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Supernovae, Bursts and Transients - Theory ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2015/11/09/assistantassociatefull-profes… Deadline: 2016-01-15 Location: Baton Rouge, LA, USA Additional Information: https://lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.js… Contact: pullin[AT]lsu.edu Responsibilities: The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge invites applications for a tenure-track, assistant professorship in the area of numerical simulations and theory of Supernovae, X-Ray Bursts, Gamma-Ray Bursts, and/or Luminous Transients, starting August 2016. While we expect to make an appointment at the assistant professor level, exceptionally qualified candidates may be considered for a more senior position. The successful candidate is expected to teach both undergraduate and graduate astronomy and astrophysics and establish a vigorous research program. Required Qualifications: (All levels) Ph. D. in physics, astronomy or a related field. Candidates are expected to have an established record in large-scale numerical simulations, theory and modeling of such phenomena. (Associate) Three years of experience. (Full) Five years of experience. Preferred Requirements: (Assistant) Postdoctoral research experience is desired. (Associate) Successful service as an assistant professor; strong national reputation. (Full) Successful service as an associate professor or equivalent; strong international reputation; demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, and/or other scholarly activity in physics, astronomy or a related field. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applications will be accepted until January 15, 2016, or until a candidate is selected. Apply online and view a more detailed ad at: www.lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu. Position #032512. Applicants for this position should articulate in their letter of application how they will help LSU attain its goals as stated in Flagship 2020: http://www.lsu.edu/flagshipagenda/goals2020.shtml LSU is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity/equal access employer +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Research Fellow, Mathematical Sciences, Monash, Australia ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2015/11/12/research-fellow-mathematical-… Deadline: 2016-01-10 Location: Melbourne, Australia Additional Information: http://www.jobs-monash.jxt.net.au/academic-jobs/research-fellow-mathematica… Contact: sci-maths-jobs[AT]monash.edu Research Fellow (Mathematical Sciences) Monash University Candidates are sought for a position of Postdoctoral Fellow. As the successful candidate, you will conduct independent and joint research in the following areas: Stochastic Control, Financial Mathematics, Non-Linear Parabolic Evolution Equations, and Computational Methods in Finance. The position will also involve teaching financial mathematics at Master's degree level. In addition, you will conduct research within the School of Mathematical Sciences under the guidance of Associate Professor Gregoire Loeper. Monash University has an active financial mathematics group which also includes Professor Fima Klebaner and Associate Professor Kais Hamza. This position requires strong knowledge in the area of financial mathematics, and the ability to teach it at a Master's degree level. A PhD in a relevant discipline is also required. Applications must be made via the Monash website and your application must address the selection criteria. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. Postdoctoral Researcher in Theoretical Cosmology, UC Davis ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11350 Deadline: 2016-01-08 Location: Davis, CA, USA Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/6750 Contact: mlvasquez[AT]ucdavis.edu We anticipate one or more postdoctoral research positions in theoretical cosmology beginning in the Fall 2016, with Albrecht and Kaloper. Our research interests include theoretical cosmology, astroparticle physics, and model building with variuos applications such as early universe theory, inflation, dark energy, dark matter, and other applications of field theory to early and late universe. We have close connections with other fundamental theory faculty, see http://physics.ucdavis.edu/research/research-areas/cosmology http://qmap.ucdavis.edu for more information about our research. The appointment will be for two years, with a possible renewal for the third year, contingent upon performance and availability of funds. Applicants should send a CV, statement of research interests and publication list, and arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be submitted, online, using the academicjobsonline service, and the link https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/6750 To ensure full consideration, completed applications must be received by January 8, 2016. The University of California, Davis, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty and staff. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. Assistant Professor in Astrophysics at the University of Florida, Gainesville ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11352 Deadline: 2016-01-15 Location: Gainesville, FL 32611, USA Additional Information: http://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-us/job/495242/assistant-professor Contact: bernard[AT]phys.ufl.edu The Department of Physics at the University of Florida invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in theoretical astrophysics with a preference for data-intensive or computationally intensive research. In particular, we are interested in candidates whose research and/or collaboration involves big data such as handling and analyzing large sets of data or computationally intensive simulations. The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Physics, Astrophysics or Astronomy. The candidate is expected to establish a broad, internationally competitive, and well-recognized research program and contribute to undergraduate and graduate student education. This search and a parallel search in the Department of Astronomy represent a concerted effort by the University of Florida to expand its activities in Astrophysics. Between the two departments, faculty already bring complementary skills and perspectives to many problems of common interest. Examples include the study of large-scale structures, dark matter, and cosmology, observations of compact objects via X-rays, infrared and gravitational waves, and descriptions of their theoretical properties. This and future searches are expected to deepen and expand the collaboration between the departments in these and other areas. Areas of interest include but are not limited to: gravitational N-body simulations that study the formation of the current universe from planetary to cosmological scales; the simulation of gravitational wave sources for the emerging field of gravitational wave astrophysics; 21 cm tomography; studies of the microwave background; and/or studies of large scale structure based on upcoming surveys. To receive full consideration, applications should be complete by January 15, 2016, although the position will remain open until filled. A complete application will include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement and three letters of reference. Applicants should ensure that all letters of reference have been sent directly to Ms Colson at mcolson[AT]ufl.edu before the deadline. All candidates must apply to job number 495242 through the UF Jobs website (external link above) where extra information is provided. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. Questions may be addressed to the search chair, Bernard Whiting (see Contact above). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12. Assistant Professor in the Department of Astronomy at the University of Florida ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11355 Deadline: 2016-01-15 Location: Gainesville, FL 32611, USA Additional Information: http://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-us/job/495239/assistant-professor-astrono… Contact: elada[AT]astro.ufl.edu The Department of Astronomy at the University of Florida invites applications for a full-time, nine-month tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor to begin in August 2016. We invite applications in all areas from outstanding candidates who specialize in data-intensive or computationally intensive research. We particularly encourage applicants who can utilize resources available at the University of Florida through the Informatics Institute and High Performance Computing Center. In addition, candidates should have a strong established research program that complements ongoing research in the department, a compelling plan for future research, and the ability to supervise both graduate and undergraduate research projects. A Ph.D. or its equivalent degree in Astronomy, Astrophysics, or a closely related field is required. This search and a parallel search in the Department of Physics are the beginning of a concerted effort by the University of Florida to expand in the area of astronomy and astrophysics. Between the two departments, faculty bring complementary skills and perspectives to many problems of common interest. This and future searches are expected to deepen and expand the collaboration between the two departments in the area of astrophysics. Applications must be submitted online at the external link above and reference job # 495239. Further information about the position and a link to the department website can also be found from that link. Applications must include: (1) a complete curriculum vitae, (2) a list of publications, (3) a letter summarizing the applicant's qualifications, past research and future research plans, and a statement of teaching experience and interest. Three reference letters should be submitted via email to jmrose[AT]ufl.edu with the subject heading Faculty Search. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by January 15, 2016, when the committee will begin reviewing applications. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee until the position is filled. The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. Questions may be addressed to the search chair, Professor Elizabeth Lada (see Contact above). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.13. Postdoc in Quantum Gravity at Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11358 Deadline: 2015-12-22 Location: Nijmegen, The Netherlands Additional Information: http://www.hef.ru.nl/~rloll/Web/jobs/jobs.html Contact: r.loll[AT]science.ru.nl A postdoctoral position in quantum gravity and quantum geometry will be available at the Institute for Mathematics, Astrophysics and Particle Physics (IMAPP) of the Radboud University, starting in autumn of 2016. The successful applicant will become part of the research program "Quantum gravity and the search for quantum spacetime", a collaboration of high-energy theorists and mathematical physicists, sponsored by the Dutch Foundation for Fundamental Research on Matter (FOM). Applicants should have a background in quantum gravity or related areas, and an active interest in contributing to the consortium's research in nonperturbative quantum gravity, which focuses on causal dynamical triangulations, renormalization group methods and noncommutative geometry. The appointment will be for two years. For more information and how to apply see attached URL. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.14. Postdoc in gravity at Nottingham, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11360 Deadline: 2015-12-16 Location: Nottingham, UK Additional Information: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/ref/SCI328715 Contact: thomas.sotiriou[AT]nottingham.ac.uk Applications are invited for the above post to work with Dr Thomas Sotiriou on the ERC funded project "Challenging General Relativity". The research is aimed at exploring the limits of General Relativity as a theory of the gravitational interaction. The main research areas of the research group are quantum gravity and phenomenology, alternative theories of gravity, and the strong gravity regime. Candidates must hold or be near completion of a PhD, or equivalent, in mathematics, physics or a closely related discipline. Research experience in the field of gravity and in one of the 3 aforementioned main research areas of the group is essential. In recognition of its commitment to promoting women in science, The University of Nottingham is one of a small number of universities to hold a Silver Athena SWAN Award. This full-time, fixed-term post is available from 1 February 2016 until 31 July 2017. For information about the School of Mathematical Sciences, which has strong and active research groups, see: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/mathematics/index.aspx. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Thomas Sotiriou, email: thomas.sotiriou[AT]nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.15. Postdoc position in high energy physics, theory, Nordita, Sweden ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11362 Deadline: 2015-12-04 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Additional Information: http://www.nordita.org Contact: hossi[AT]nordita.org Nordita, the Nordic Institute for Theoretical Physics, is pleased to announce a three-year postdoc position in Theoretical High Energy Physics. The research project is to study applications of the AdS/CFT duality to condensed matter physics. In particular, we plan to study the connection of this approach to gravitational analogues. The candidate should have a PhD in theoretical high energy physics or related fields. Experience with applications of the gauge-gravity duality to condensed matter systems in particular is desired. The successful candidate will work at Nordita in Stockholm in close collaboration with Sabine Hossenfelder, Konstantin Zarembo and with other members of the high energy physics group. The position is supported by the Swedish Research Council. The appointment is for three years, starting no later than September 2016, on a date to be agreed upon. The deadline for applications is December 4th, 2015 Applications should contain a curriculum vitae, including a list of publications, and a statement of research interests including future research plans not to exceed two pages. In addition, candidates must arrange for at least two letters of recommendation. Application documents and letters should be submitted at http://jam.nordita.org For further questions please contact Sabine Hossenfelder, hossi[AT]nordita.org Nordita is jointly hosted by Stockholm University and KTH Royal Institute of Technology. Research at Nordita covers a wide range of modern theoretical physics including astrophysics, biological physics, condensed matter physics, gravitation, cosmology and astroparticle physics, high-energy physics, and statistical physics/complex systems. The research activity of the local academic staff is supplemented by Nordita Scientific Programs, which bring together groups of leading experts to work on specific topics for extended periods. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.16. Two postdoctoral positions in gravitational wave astrophysics at Radboud University, the Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11364 Deadline: 2016-01-15 Location: Nijmegen, the Netherlands Additional Information: https://astro.ru.nl/ Contact: samaya[AT]astro.ru.nl Applications are invited for two postdoctoral positions at Radboud University in the Netherlands to work on gravitational wave astrophysics and/on electromagnetic counterparts. One position is to work directly with Samaya Nissanke and the other is to work jointly with Gijs Nelemans and Samaya Nissanke. The primary responsibilities of the positions are to lead research projects in gravitational wave astrophysics and electromagnetic counterparts. Researchers working in the areas of theory, observation or instrumentation are invited to apply. The successful applicants will contribute to several current research programs in gravitational wave astronomy in the group of Gijs Nelemans and Samaya Nissanke, and will work within our collaborations with gravitational wave detectors (e.g., Virgo, LIGO) and with high-energy/optical/radio telescopes (e.g., BlackGEM, https://astro.ru.nl/blackgem/ ; MeerLICHT, http://www.ast.uct.ac.za/meerlicht/MeerLICHT.html; LOFAR, http://www.lofar.org ). They will also be encouraged to develop and pursue their own research programs. In addition, the positions will be integrated into the Department of Astrophysics, which is part of the Institute of Mathematics, Astrophysics and Particle Physics. Complementary research activities in the vibrant department are concentrated in the fields of supermassive and stellar-mass black holes, jets, compact binaries, optical and radio transients, stellar and binary evolution, stellar clusters, cosmic-rays and astroparticle physics, and asteroseismology. The department is part of the Netherlands Research School for Astronomy (NOVA), and has access to major (inter)national research facilities (ESO, ESA, LOFAR/WSRT, ING telescopes, etc.), as well as to major computer facilities, either via a local cluster or national supercomputing facilities. The postdocs will be part of the collective labour agreement (CAO) of the Dutch universities, scale 10 (2500-3900 Euro gross/month, depending on age and experience). Secondary labor benefits such as health insurance, holiday, end-of-year allowances, and a retirement scheme are included. Previous experience with gravitational wave astrophysics and/or electromagnetic counterparts is preferred but not required. Applicants should have a PhD in astronomy or physics on arrival. The appointments are intended for an initial period of two years, with renewal for a third year contingent upon satisfactory progress and funding. The starting date for the positions would normally start in September 2016 or earlier. Additional information can be obtained by contacting Samaya Nissanke (samaya[AT]astro.ru.nl ). To apply, email a single PDF containing: - a cover letter - a current CV, and a list of publications - a brief (up to 3 pages) research statement of your scientific interests and how you would specifically contribute to research on gravitational wave astrophysics and/or electromagnetic counterparts. Also please arrange for 3 letters of references (PDFs) to be emailed to samaya[AT]astro.ru.nl . Complete applications received by January 15th, 2016 will receive full consideration. Women and members of other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.17. Postdoctoral Positions in the Center for Gravitation, Cosmology and Astrophysics at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11368 Deadline: 2016-02-01 Location: Milwaukee, WI, USA Additional Information: http://www.gravity.phys.uwm.edu/positions.html Contact: cgca-postdoc-applications[AT]uwm.edu The Leonard E. Parker Center for Gravitation, Cosmology, and Astrophysics (CGCA) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) invites applications for several postdoctoral research positions. The initial appointments are for one year, with renewal for a second (and, in most cases, a third) year contingent on continued funding and satisfactory performance. The CGCA at UWM has active research efforts in gravity, cosmology, astronomy, and astrophysics. The CGCA also hosts the NANOGrav Physics Frontiers Center. The core group is comprised of 7 faculty (Brady, Chang, Creighton, Erb, Kaplan, Siemens and Wiseman), 7 scientists, 11 postdocs, and 15 graduate students. Profs. Allen and Papa (now at the Albert Einstein Institute, AEI), and Prof. Anchordoqui (now at City University of New York) maintain partial adjunct appointments at UWM, and emeritus faculty Friedman and Parker participate broadly in the academic life of the Center. See http://www.cgca.uwm.edu for more information about the people and research activities. We are recruiting postdoctoral research associates across gravity, cosmology, astronomy and astrophysics to enhance the existing team and to strengthen our efforts in multi-messenger observations/theory. Applicants with backgrounds in gravitational-wave physics, astronomy/astrophysics, theoretical and/or numerical relativity, or cosmology are encouraged to apply. The positions include competitive salary and excellent fringe benefits. Applicants should send a C.V., publication list, and a brief statement of their research interests by email to cgca-postdoc-applications[AT]uwm.edu Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent by e-mail to the above address. Review of applications will begin on February 1st, 2016. Questions should also be sent to the above address. The University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.18. Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Applied Mathematics at Monash University ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2015/11/25/senior-lecturerlecturer-in-ap… Deadline: 2016-02-29 Location: Melbourne, Australia Additional Information: http://www.jobs-monash.jxt.net.au/academic-jobs/senior-lecturer-lecturer-in… Contact: sci-maths-jobs[AT]monash.edu Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Applied Mathematics Monash University The School of Mathematical Sciences at Monash University invites applications for a number of continuing academic positions in Applied Mathematics at the level of Senior Lecturer/Lecturer. The school is currently going through a phase of significant growth that will reinforce its position as a research leader in Applied Mathematics. Research areas of interest include PDEs, scientific computing, numerical analysis, asymptotic analysis, applied analysis, dynamical systems, and related areas. We are interested in outstanding academics who apply their mathematics research to problems in science, engineering, technology, and the biomedical sciences. These are continuing positions subject to probation review after five years. All candidates will be expected to have outstanding research records and help our drive for excellence across the school. The school recognises the need for a strong mathematical underpinning of research in many schools across the campus and is committed to delivering outstanding mathematics teaching. Applicants should have a PhD in Mathematics, an outstanding research record and proven teaching ability. Applications must be made via the Monash website and your application must address the selection criteria. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.19. Senior Lecturer/Lecturer and Research Fellow in Topology at Monash University ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2015/11/25/senior-lecturerlecturer-and-r… Deadline: 2016-02-29 Location: Melbourne, Australia Additional Information: http://www.jobs-monash.jxt.net.au/academic-jobs/senior-lecturer-lecturer-an… Contact: sci-maths-jobs[AT]monash.edu Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Pure Mathematics Monash University The School of Mathematical Sciences at Monash University invites applications for a suitably qualified and enthusiastic Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Mathematics to join a highly motivated team of mathematicians teaching and researching at Clayton campus. The appointment will be made in an area of topology to build on or complement the strengths of Monash University's existing research group in low-dimensional topology. Applicants should have a PhD. Candidates will be expected to have an outstanding research record and help our drive for excellence across the school, with proven teaching ability. The school recognises the need for a strong mathematical underpinning of research in many schools across the campus and is committed to delivering outstanding mathematics teaching across the campus. This is a continuing position subject to probation review after five years. Research Fellow in Pure Mathematics (Two year fixed-term appointment) Monash University The Research Fellow will undertake research in the field of low-dimensional topology, with preference for the areas of knot theory, hyperbolic geometry, quantum topology, or related areas. Monash University has a very active and growing group in topology. The research program will cover topics related to an ARC Discovery Project focused on relating quantum invariants to hyperbolic geometry. There will also be opportunities to collaborate with others in the group and for the appointee to pursue their own independent research program. Monash University is a leading Australian research university that ranks in the top 100 globally. Monash University is located in Melbourne, which is a major cosmopolitan centre and has been named the world's most liveable city for five years in a row. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.20. Young Graduate Trainee in Advanced Concepts in Condensed Matter Physics, European Space Agency ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11390 Deadline: 2015-12-15 Location: Noordwijk, the Netherlands Additional Information: http://www.esa.int/gsp/ACT/opportunities/open_ygt.html Contact: act[AT]esa.int Traineeship Opportunity for Young Graduate Trainees Advanced Concepts in Condensed Matter Physics Overview of the Divisions mission The Future Preparation and Strategic Studies Office ensures the overall coordination, coherence and performance of programme and corporate studies in support of the preparation of the Agencys future activities, in line with its long-term strategic objectives and priorities, as well as coordinate strategy development of trans-Directorate initiatives. In particular, this includes the General Studies Programme (GSP www.esa.int/gsp) implementing studies for the preparation of new missions, and the Advanced Concepts Team (ACT, www.esa.int/act) tasked to monitor, perform and foster research on advanced space systems, innovative concepts and working methods. Within the European Space Agency, the ACT is engaging in collaborative research relations with university institutes and research centres, focusing on advanced research topics of potential strategic interest to the space sector and in experimenting with new forms of teamwork. In order to achieve this goal a multidisciplinary research environment is provided, in which young scientific and engineering post-doctoral and post-graduate researchers carry out work on emerging technologies and innovative concepts. Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the website of the team to obtain more information about the team in preparation of their application and interview. Overview of the field of activity proposed Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) deals with the properties of matter in condensed phases such as in liquids, plasmas and solids. It draws upon quantum, electromagnetic, thermal and statistical physics extensively and overlaps with material science, nanotechnology, and chemistry; in a sense it is mesoscopic physics, as opposed to micro- or macroscopic, and therefore benefits both from theoretical progress on the small scale and applications on the large scale. Due to this breadth and applicability CMT has grown into the most active branch of contemporary physics. The successful candidate will perform research in the field of Condensed Matter Theory and especially its applications to space systems. A specific aim of this project lies in exploring aspects of the connection between high energy and gravitational physics (AdS/CMT) that has proven promising as a framework for understanding the properties of condensed matter systems. Depending on the particular background and interests of the candidate, the focus can evolve to different projects in CMT. For example some research directions include: - Applications of nanostructured materials to space systems - Quantum emulation of gravitational physics (analogue gravity) The successful candidate will be a member of the Advanced Concepts Team (http://www.esa.int/gsp/ACT/index.html) and is therefore expected to contribute to the development and the assessment of new concepts and technologies for space applications in close interaction with ACT researchers who work on a broad range of disciplines including, informatics, artificial intelligence, climate modelling, energy systems, fundamental physics, biomimetics, computational management science and mission analysis. Based on her/his detailed background and interests and the opportunities and needs of the team, the successful candidate will be involved in a number of other ACT initiatives (including studies conducted via the Ariadna scheme, http://www.esa.int/gsp/ACT/ariadna/index.html) and participate in reporting and communicating results of the team (internally and externally). Educational and other requirements Applicants should have just completed, or be in their final year of a university course at Masters level in a technical or scientific discipline, specifically in Physics or related fields. Applicants should have a good theoretical background and strong interest in condensed matter, quantum physics. Desirable would be candidate to have theoretical background in general relativity. Applicants should show a genuine interest in applied academic research, together with sound analytical skills, avid curiosity and a natural aptitude to self-motivation and teamwork. Applicants should have good interpersonal and communication skills and should be able to work in a multi-cultural environment, both independently and as part of a team. Applicants must be fluent in English and/or French, the working languages of the Agency. A good proficiency in English is required. How can I apply? Please fill in the online application form. Please note that only one application may be submitted for the YGT Scheme. The YGT Scheme is open to recently qualified young men and women who are nationals of one of the following states: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK, or Canada as a Cooperating State, Bulgaria, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia as European Cooperating States (ECS). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.21. Post-doctoral and Ph.D. positions in Gravitational-Wave Astronomy at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics in Potsdam ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11396 Deadline: 2016-01-03 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: http://www.aei.mpg.de/1797205/gwjobs2016 Contact: ute.schlichting[AT]aei.mpg.de Post-doctoral and Ph.D. positions in Gravitational-Wave Astronomy at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics in Potsdam The "Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity" division, led by Dr. Alessandra Buonanno, at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute) in Potsdam announces the opening of several postdoc appointments and Ph.D positions beginning September 2016. The postdoc positions will be available at different levels, depending on experience and seniority. The "Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity" division focuses on several aspects of gravitational-wave astronomy, including (i) theoretical gravitational dynamics and radiation (post-Newtonian theory, gravitational self-force approach, perturbation theory and effective-one-body formalism), (ii) numerical simulations of gravitational-wave sources, (iii) source modeling and analysis of data from gravitational-wave detectors, and (iv) astrophysics of compact objects. Members of the division have the opportunity to join the LIGO Scientific Collaboration through the group's membership. They could also be involved in Pulsar-Timing-Array projects and the eLISA mission. The gravitational-wave data-analysis research at the division also includes work on the detection of continuous gravitational-wave signals, led by Dr. Maria Alessandra Papa's group and located at the AEI campus in Hannover. Postdoctoral candidates and students interested in this research topic are also encouraged to apply. The "Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity" division has high-performance computer clusters to run numerical-relativity simulations, and carry out source modeling and data-analysis studies. The "Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity" division has ties with the Physics Department at the University of Maryland, notably the gravitation theory and experimental groups, and the Joint Space-Science Institute. To apply for a postdoctoral position please fill out this form http://www.aei.mpg.de/1795408/gwpostdocjobs and upload a curriculum vitae, list of publications and statement of past, current and future research interests. Applicants would need to indicate the names of three referees for recommendation letters. Referees will be notified by email on how to upload the letters (in case of problems referees could send the letters directly to gwjobs[AT]aei.mpg.de). The "Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity" division also offers Max Planck Fellowships to non-German scientists. Information on those fellowships and explanations on how to apply are summarized here http://www.aei.mpg.de/maxplanckfellowships If you are interested in doing a Ph.D. at the AEI please fill out this form http://www.aei.mpg.de/1795440/gwstudentjobs and upload a curriculum vitae, list of publications and statement of past, current and future research interests. Applicants would need to indicate the names of three referees for recommendation letters. Referees will be notified by email on how to upload the letters (in case of problems referees could send the letters directly to gwjobs[AT]aei.mpg.de). Contact: Mrs. Ute Schlichting Max-Planck-Institut fuer Gravitationsphysik Albert-Einstein-Institut Am Muehlenberg 1 Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline for full consideration is January 3, 2016. The search will continue until positions are filled. The Max Planck Institute encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. For further information please send an email to Ute Schlichting (ute.schlichting[AT]aei.mpg.de). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.22. 5-year positions in Gravitational-Wave Astronomy at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics, Potsdam, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11405 Deadline: 2016-01-10 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: http://www.aei.mpg.de/1810866/gwa_senior_scientists_2016 Contact: ute.schlichting[AT]aei.mpg.de The "Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity" division, led by Dr. Alessandra Buonanno, at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute) in Potsdam announces the opening of two 5-year positions. The nominal starting date is September 2016, but earlier or later appointments are possible. The "Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity" division focuses on several aspects of gravitational-wave astronomy, including (i) theoretical gravitational dynamics and radiation (post-Newtonian theory, gravitational self-force approach, perturbation theory and effective-one-body formalism), (ii) numerical simulations of gravitational-wave sources, (iii) source modeling and analysis of data from gravitational-wave detectors, and (iv) astrophysics of compact objects. Members of the division have the opportunity to join the LIGO Scientific Collaboration through the group's membership. They could also be involved in Pulsar-Timing-Array projects and the eLISA mission. Candidates who specialize in one of the following areas (i) modeling gravitational radiation from compact-object binaries combining analytical and numerical-relativity techniques, (ii) science analysis of gravitational waves with advanced LIGO and Virgo detectors, (iii) observational gravitational-wave astrophysics and (iv) theoretical astrophysics of compact objects, are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates should have excellent research records and strong ability in leading and coordinating interdisciplinary work. To apply for the 5-year positions should fill out this form http://www.aei.mpg.de/1795525/gwgroupleader and upload a curriculum vitae, list of publications, summary of past and current research. Furthermore, candidates should also upload a statement/vision (maximum 3 pages) of the future work envisioned at the AEI. Applicants would need to indicate the names of three referees for recommendation letters. Referees will be notified by email on how to upload the letters (in case of problems referees could send the letters directly to gwjobs[AT]aei.mpg.de). Contact: Mrs. Ute Schlichting Max-Planck-Institut fuer Gravitationsphysik Albert-Einstein-Institut Am Muehlenberg 1 D-14476 Potsdam-Golm Germany email ute.schlichting[AT]aei.mpg.de The deadline for full consideration is January 10, 2016. The search will continue until positions are filled. The Max Planck Institute encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. For further information please send an email to Ute Schlichting. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. New book "Space-time relativity and gravitation" by L. Verozub ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2015/11/02/new-book-space-time-relativit… Additional Information: http://www.amazon.com/Space-time-relativity-gravitation-Leonid-Verozub/dp/3… Dear hyperspace community, I would like to announce a new book "Space-time relativity and gravitation" Abstract "The book is devoted to the development of Einsteins theory of gravitation, based on the relativity of space-time and projectively invariant equations of gravitation. It eliminates contradiction of the theory with the modern field theory, because both descriptions of gravity - as a curvature of the Riemannian space-time and as a field in Minkowski space - are not mutually exclusive. On this basis, some of the fundamental problems of the theory and relativistic astrophysics are revised. It is shown, in particular, that the spherically symmetric field does not have a singularity, the energy of the gravitational field of a point mass is finite, and the accelerated expansion of the Universe is a consequence of gravity properties. The book is intended for physicists and astrophysicists. However, it is also apprehensible for senior students" ISBN: 978-3-659-75511-8 Lambert Acad. Publ., 2015 The book is available at Amazon ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. CQG Highlights now live ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11307 Additional Information: http://iopscience.iop.org/0264-9381/page/Highlights The latest collection of CQG Highlights, selected by the Editorial Board is now available and will be free to read until December 2016. Read the CQG Highlights here: http://iopscience.iop.org/0264-9381/page/highlights Publish your next paper in CQG for the chance to be selected for next year's Highlights. https://mc04.manuscriptcentral.com/cqg-iop ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. Giulio Rampa PhD Thesis Prize, 2016 Edition ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2015/11/22/giulio-rampa-phd-thesis-prize… Additional Information: http://www-2.unipv.it/dottorati/scienzeetecnologie/fisica/n/web_PhD/index.p… Giulio Rampa PhD Thesis Prize for Outstanding Research in Mathematical or Numerical General Relativity, 2016 Edition CALL for NOMINATIONS A graduate of the University of Pavia, Giulio Rampa, in his short life, had a profound impact on his fellow students and the faculty of the Department of Nuclear and Theoretical Physics of the University of Pavia. Following his Master in Physics, he soon entered Graduate School at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics, (Albert Einstein Institute), Potsdam where he became deeply interested in mathematical relativity. Known for his remarkable personality as well as his outstanding intellectual capability, Giulio Rampas life is celebrated through this prize honouring an outstanding PhD Thesis in mathematical or numerical general relativity. A net monetary prize of 2,000 EUR will be awarded every two years to a graduate student for outstanding research in mathematical or numerical general relativity. The prize has been established in 2011, and is endowed under the terms of a bequest from Nadia and Giorgio Rampa. Any student who graduated in a university or research centre worldwide is eligible to be considered for this prize. European citizenship is NOT required. The prize recipients PhD Thesis must be submitted for consideration by a nominator, preferably via e-mail, to: Secretariat of The Rampa Prize Committee, c/o Department of Physics, Via Bassi 6, 27100 Pavia, Italy e-mail: rampa.prize[AT]pv.infn.it Self nominations will not be considered. It is the nominator's responsibility to ensure that his/her candidate submits the required documentation. In particular, all nominated applicants must submit, preferably by e-mail, the application form, a copy of the thesis, a letter of recommendation from their thesis advisor, one or more letters of endorsement substantiating the candidate contributions, thesis reader comments, a one-page abstract of the thesis, and a C.V. to the above address. The following criteria are reviewed when selecting the Giulio Rampa prize recipient: (i) Originality of Contribution, (ii) Breadth of Work, (iii) Publications, (iv) Quality of Nomination, (v) Quality of Endorsement. The recipients of the prize are to be selected by an international standing joint committee. The decisions of the Committee are final and will be communicated by June the 30th, 2016. The 2016 prize will be awarded to a PhD Thesis submitted for consideration no later than March 31, 2016, on behalf of students who graduated between January 2014-December 2015. The prize will be presented at the annual Honors Ceremony during the Inauguration of the Graduate Studies Academic Year in Pavia, in December 2016. Further information and a pdf file with the Application Form is available at: http://www-2.unipv.it/dottorati/scienzeetecnologie/fisica/n/web_PhD/index.p… All the material relative to the application must be submitted by the March 31, 2016 deadline, preferably via e-mail, to the address: Secretariat of The Rampa Prize Committee, c/o Department of Physics, Via Bassi 6, 27100 Pavia, Italy, E-mail: rampa.prize[AT]pv.infn.it ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. Einstein Toolkit EU School and Workshop, Trento, Italy (1st announcement) ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2015/11/30/1st-announcement-einstein-too… Additional Information: http://einsteintoolkit.org/ Dear Colleagues, we would like to announce an Einstein Toolkit School and Workshop taking place at the University of Trento in Italy, from June 13th to 17th (2016). After the successful workshop we had in Stockholm last summer, we decided to continue with the idea of hosting in Europe a meeting of Einstein Toolkit users and developers once per year. This time we will have a three-day long school, useful for new users and people that are interested in learning more about the toolkit. The school will then be followed by a two-day workshop opened not only to Einstein Toolkit developers, but also to anyone interested in numerical relativity and computational astrophysics. The school aim is to introduce students and postdocs to the Einstein Toolkit and in particular to its general relativistic magnetohydrodynamic (GRMHD) code GRHydro. Eight practitioners from several institutions around the world will teach the students how to install the code, how to run some simple neutron star simulations, how to extract gravitational wave signals, and how to visualize the results of simulations. We hope you will attend this meeting and circulate this information among your collaborators and students. In the following weeks we will also setup a web page and provide more information. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any question. Eloisa Bentivegna (University of Catania, Italy) Riccardo Ciolfi (University of Trento, Italy) Bruno Giacomazzo (University of Trento, Italy) Frank Loeffler (Louisiana State University, USA) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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########################################## Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. CoCoNuT Meeting 2015, Malaga, Spain 1.2. BritGrav16, Nottingham, UK (2nd announcement) 1.3. Workshop on Analysis, Geometry and Mathematical Relativity, Melbourne, Australia 1.4. Black Holes and Friends 2, Shanghai, China 1.5. Fourth International Conference on the Nature and Ontology of Spacetime, Varna, Bulgaria 1.6. Geometric and Algebraic Aspects of Integrability, Durham, UK 1.7. NEB17 - Recent Developments in Gravity 1.8. Mann Fest: a celebration of Robert Mann's 60th Birthday, Waterloo, Canada 2. Jobs 2.1. Dennis Sciama Postdoctoral Fellowship at Portsmouth, UK 2.2. Postdoc position in Loop Quantum Gravity/Cosmology, Warsaw, Poland 2.3. Tenure-track position in experimental physics or astronomy, Montclair State University 2.4. Postdoctoral position in Cosmology/Astroparticle Physics, Padova, Italy 2.5. Post-Doctoral Scholar Position at IGC, Penn State 2.6. Postdoc position in loop quantum gravity in Marseille 2.7. Postodoctoral position in Zurich, Switzerland 2.8. postdoctoral position in general relativity at Cornell University 2.9. Postdoc in AdS gravity, Kracow, Poland 3. News 3.1. CQG Letters - open for submission 3.2. ISGRG Fellowship Nominations (reminder) 3.3. Living Reviews in Computational Astrophysics: first articles online 3.4. GWIC Thesis Prize and Stefano Braccini Thesis Prize for 2015: First Announcement 3.5. 2nd announcement: The 1st Colombia-ICRANet Julio Garavito Armero Meeting 3.6. 2nd announcement: The First Sandoval Vallarta Caribbean Meeting on Relativistic Astrophysics 3.7. The IUPAP General Relativity and Gravitation Young Scientist Prize ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. CoCoNuT Meeting 2015, Malaga, Spain --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11203 Starting: 2015-11-18 to 2015-11-20 Location: Malaga, Spain Additional Information: http://www.uv.es/coconut/malaga2015/ Contact: CoCoNut2015[AT]uma.es The CoCoNuT Meeting 2015 will be held in Malaga (Spain), from November 18 to 20 2015. The CoCoNuT code is a general relativistic hydrodynamics code with dynamical spacetime evolution. The aim of this numerical code is the study of several astrophysical scenarios in which general relativity can play an important role, namely the collapse of rapidly rotating stellar cores and the evolution of isolated neutron stars. The emphasis of the meeting this year shall be put on High Performance Computing. Recent progress and future developments of this field and of the CoCoNuT code shall be discussed, but not exclusively. Possible topics of the meeting are: - High performance computing - Numerical methods - GPUs - Computational astrophysics together with the usual suspects: - Hydrodynamics - Radiation transport - Strong gravity - Microphysics The purpose of the CoCoNuT meeting is twofold: on the one hand it is intended as a regular (yearly so far) meeting of the CoCoNuT users, but it also serves as an opportunity to interchange ideas with users of similar numerical codes. Therefore the attendance to the meeting of anyone outside the CoCoNuT community is welcome. Registration is open from now until 1st november. Invited speakers: - Michael Dumbser, University of Trento (Italy) - J. Maria Gallardo, EDANYA, University of Malaga (Spain) - Roger Kaeppeli, ETH Zurich (Switzerland) - Rafael Asenjo, Dept. Computer Architecture, Uiversity of Malaga (Spain) We look forward to seeing you in Malaga Organizing committee: Manuel J. Castro, Pablo Cerda-Duran, Isabel Cordero-Carrion, J. Maria Gallardo, Jose Maria Ibanez Micaela Oertel +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. BritGrav16, Nottingham, UK (2nd announcement) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2015/10/05/britgrav16-2/ Starting: 2016-04-04 to 2016-04-05 Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom Additional Information: http://sites.google.com/site/britgrav16 Contact: britgrav16[AT]gmail.com The dates of BritGrav16, hosted at the University of Nottingham, are now confirmed as 4-5 April 2016 (Monday and Tuesday). Updated information will be available at the conference webpage: sites.google.com/site/britgrav16 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Workshop on Analysis, Geometry and Mathematical Relativity, Melbourne, Australia --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11215 Starting: 2016-02-22 to 2016-02-26 Location: Melbourne, Australia Additional Information: http://agmr.eventbrite.com.au Contact: todd.oliynyk[AT]monash.edu This workshop is both an event in the Monash Summer Visitor Program and an occasion to celebrate Robert Bartnik's 60th birthday. In line with Robert's research interests, the focus will be on topics in analysis, geometry, and mathematical relativity. The workshop is open to anyone with an interest in analysis, geometry or general relativity. There is no registration fee, but all participants must register. Early registration is strongly recommended as the total number of participants is limited by the capacity of the lecture theatre. The deadline for registration is 22 Dec 2015. CONFIRMED SPEAKERS Lydia Bieri (Michigan) Michel Chipot (Zurich) Piotr Chrusciel (Vienna) Joerg Frauendiener (Otago) Zihua Guo (Monash) Xiaolong Han (ANU) Andrew Hassell (ANU) Gerhard Huisken (Tuebingen) James Isenberg (Oregon) Thomas Leistner (Adelaide) Pengzi Miao (Miami) Tristian Riviere (ETH) Richard Schoen (UC Irvine) Valentina Wheeler (Wollongong) LOCATION The conference will be held at the Clayton campus of Monash University situated 20 kms south east of the Melbourne Central Business District (CBD). CONTRIBUTED TALKS Limited time will be available for contributed talks. If you are interested in speaking, please submit an abstract. The deadline for abstract submission is 22 Dec 2015. FINANCIAL SUPPORT There will be some financial support for students (Honours, MSc, and PhD) to attend. If you wish to apply for support please contact the organising committee. Priority will be given to those who can substantiate their need for support. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. Black Holes and Friends 2, Shanghai, China --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2015/10/11/black-holes-and-friends-2-sha… Starting: 2016-04-11 to 2016-04-13 Location: Shanghai, China Additional Information: http://blackholes2016.fudan.edu.cn/ Contact: bambi[AT]fudan.edu.cn First Announcement Black holes and neutron stars are a fascinating class of objects in our Universe and an ideal laboratory to test fundamental physics, because characterized by conditions that cannot be easily reproduced on Earth. The workshop will focus on stellar-mass black holes in X-ray binaries, AGNs, GRBs, neutron stars, and pulsars. The program will include invited talks, contributed talks, and time for free discussions. Invited Speakers (list in progress): Hua Feng (Tsinghua) Matteo Guainazzi (JAXA/ISAS) Zhiquian Shen (SHAO) * Junxian Wang (USTC) * Feng Yuan (SHAO) * Shu Zhang (IHEP) Shuang-Nan Zhang (IHEP) * ... * To be confirmed +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Fourth International Conference on the Nature and Ontology of Spacetime, Varna, Bulgaria --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2015/10/15/fourth-international-conferen… Starting: 2016-05-30 to 2016-06-02 Location: Varna, Bulgaria Additional Information: http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/conferences/2016/ Contact: 2016conference[AT]minkowskiinstitute.org The Fourth International Conference on the Nature and Ontology of Spacetime will commemorate the one hundredth anniversary of the publication of Einstein's general relativity in Annalen der Physik in 1916. While the Scientific Organizing Committee invites papers from physicists and philosophers on any topics related to the nature and ontology of spacetime, at this conference we especially wish to encourage submissions on not fully explored implications of general relativity for other areas of research in physics, cosmology, mathematics, philosophy of physics and for our understanding of the world. In addition to talks and poster sessions, special tea / coffee hours will be included in the program to stimulate more informal discussions among the participants. For this reason we encourage interested colleagues to attend the conference even if they do not plan to give a talk or present a poster. Contributed papers should be submitted in the form of extended abstracts of up to two pages by Sunday, January 31, 2016. Submissions will be reviewed by the Scientific Organizing Committee and notification of acceptance will be given by Monday, March 14, 2016. The extended abstracts, in English, should be emailed to 2016conference[AT]minkowskiinstitute.org. Invited Speakers: Gerard 't Hooft (Utrecht University) Marco Giovanelli (University of Tuebingen) Oliver Pooley (University of Oxford) Francesca Vidotto (Radboud University) Scientific Organizing Committee: Dennis Dieks (Utrecht University) Mauro Dorato (University of Rome Three) Robert Geroch (University of Chicago) Eleanor Knox (King's College London) Vesselin Petkov (Minkowski Institute) Steven Savitt (University of British Columbia) James Owen Weatherall (University of California, Irvine) Christian Wüthrich (University of Geneva) Local Organizing Committee: Ivelina Popova (Manager, Hotel "Lilia", Golden Sands) Anguel Stefanov (Institute for the Study of Societies and Knowledge, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences) Dimitar Vladimirov (Legal Consultant to the Minkowski Institute) Svetla Petkova (Minkowski Institute Press) Vesselin Petkov (Minkowski Institute) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. Geometric and Algebraic Aspects of Integrability, Durham, UK --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11232 Starting: 2016-07-25 to 2016-08-04 Location: Durham, UK. Additional Information: http://www.maths.dur.ac.uk/events/Meetings/LMS/105/ Contact: ma.gaai16[AT]durham.ac.uk London Mathematical Society -- EPSRC Durham Symposium. The history of integrable systems goes back to 19th century work in classical mechanics, differential geometry, complex analysis, differential equations and nonlinear special functions. The modern theory is grew up around the study of KdV type equations, following the discovery of multi-soliton solutions, infinite number of conservation laws and the Inverse Scattering Transform in the 1960s and 1970s. In the 1980s new ideas came via integrable field theories and connections with harmonic maps and differential geometry were re-established. Links with other areas of mathematics - algebraic geometry, twistor theory, self-duality, representation theory, number theory, enumerative geometry, Gromov-Witten theory and Topological Quantum Field Theories grew in the 1990s and through into the 21st Century. The aim of the Symposium is to bring together leading international researchers in the various sub-fields of integrable systems, concentrating primarily on the mathematical aspects of the theory. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. NEB17 - Recent Developments in Gravity --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11242 Starting: 2016-09-19 to 2016-09-22 Location: Mykonos, Greece Additional Information: http://www.hsrgc.gr/activities.html Contact: thomas.sotiriou[AT]nottingham.ac.uk FIRST CIRCULAR The 17th NEB conference on Recent Developments in Gravity will be held in Mykonos, Greece, from the 19th to the 22th of September 2016. NEB17 is an international conference devoted to all aspects of Relativity, Gravitation and Cosmology, which is organized every two years by the Hellenic Society for Relativity, Gravitation and Cosmology. A list of previous conferences in the NEB series can be found at http://www.hsrgc.gr/activities.html. NEB17 will focus on recent developments in several areas: gravitational waves, relativistic astrophysics, alternative theories of gravity, mathematical relativity, relativistic cosmology and quantum gravity. The venue of the conference is Saint John Mykonos Hotel, a beach resort at Agios Ioannis bay, located 4 km from Mykonos Town. The list of invited speakers, as well as more information on accommodation and travel, will be announced shortly. We are looking forward to meeting all interested participants in Mykonos in September! With our best regards, The Organising Committee S. Basilakos (Academy of Athens) T. Grammenos (University of Thessaly) P. Kanti (Univeristy of Ioannina) M. Sakellariadou (Kings College London, University of London) T. Sotiriou (University of Nottingham) N. Stergioulas (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. Mann Fest: a celebration of Robert Mann's 60th Birthday, Waterloo, Canada --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2015/11/01/mann-fest-a-celebration-of-ro… Starting: 2015-12-05 to 2015-12-06 Location: Waterloo, Canada Additional Information: https://uwaterloo.ca/mann-fest/ Contact: ibooth[AT]mun.ca Mann Fest will bring together a diverse group of physicists and mathematicians to celebrate Robert Mann's 60th birthday. Over the course of his distinguished career Dr. Mann has published over 350 scientific papers which range widely over theoretical physics including classical and quantum gravity, cosmology, quantum mechanics, field theory and particle physics. He has presented more than 250 scientific talks and supervised the research of more than 120 post-docs and students. Many of these students have gone on to their own research careers across Canada and around the world. He has also served both as the President of the Canadian Association of Physicists and the Chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Waterloo. On December 5-6, 2015 his collaborators, students and friends will gather at the University of Waterloo for a conference to celebrate his accomplishments and exchange scientific ideas. Reflecting Dr. Mann's broad interests and the diverse career paths of his trainees the invited presentations will range from black holes to quantum information theory, quantum gravity to neutron stars and gravitational waves to cosmology. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Dennis Sciama Postdoctoral Fellowship at Portsmouth, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2015/10/02/dennis-sciama-postdoctoral-fe… Deadline: 2015-12-18 Location: Portsmouth Additional Information: http://www.icg.port.ac.uk Contact: icg-admin[AT]port.ac.uk Employment type: Fixed term contract for 3 years (October 2016 to September 2019) Employment basis: Full time Salary: GBP 33,242 - 36,309 per annum Position number: 10016203 Date published: 18 September 2015 Closing date: 18 December 2015 Interview date: Interviews will take place between 4th and 8th January 2016. We announce our fourth Dennis Sciama Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation (ICG) at the University of Portsmouth aimed at promising researchers in any area of observational, theoretical and computational cosmology and astrophysics. The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence in research, complementing and extending the existing ICG research interests and expertise in cosmology and/or astrophysics. Over the fellowship, they will be expected to develop their own opportunities for research and innovation, and help attract external funding to the ICG. The ICG consists of 12 academic staff, 19 postdoctoral researchers and over 20 PhD students, and has an active international visitors programme. Portsmouth is a member of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS-IV) and Dark Energy Survey, and recently the Large Synpotic Survey Telescope (LSST) with involvement in the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) and other major international collaborations, including ESA's Euclid satellite mission and the Square Kilometre Array (SKA). The University of Portsmouth is a member of the South-East Physics Network (SEPnet) and hosts the 3704-core SCIAMA supercomputer. More information is available at http://www.icg.port.ac.uk We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, but applications are particularly encouraged from traditionally under-represented groups in science. The University of Portsmouth holds an Athena SWAN bronze award and is an Institute of Physics Project Juno Supporter; these projects show a commitment to introduce organisational and cultural practices that promote gender equality in science and create a better working environment for men and women. Applications (application form, CV, publication list and research statement for the fellowship) should be submitted via the online application system by the closing date. Applicants should also arrange for up to three reference letters to be sent by email to icg-admin[AT]port.ac.uk, to arrive by the same date. We expect the fellowship to start 1st October 2016 or as close to that date as feasible. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoc position in Loop Quantum Gravity/Cosmology, Warsaw, Poland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11212 Deadline: 2015-12-10 Location: Warsaw Additional Information: http://ktwig.fuw.edu.pl/ Contact: tpawlow[AT]fuw.edu.pl Quantum gravity group at the Faculty of Physics, University of Warsaw is inviting applications for a postdoctoral position in quantum gravity and cosmology starting in fall of 2015. The appointment duration is one year with monthly salary of about 1500EUR (6,500PLN), The successful candidate is expected to extensively contribute to the program of probing the dynamics of loop quantum gravity and related simplified models. Thus, prior experience in loop quantum gravity and cosmology is required with particularly welcome experience in research of the interface between these two frameworks as well as in studies of black holes in context of loop quantization. Since part of the research involved will be the numerical studies with use (and further extension) of an existing Numerical LQG/LQC library, the past experience with numerical methods and object oriented programing may also be an advantage. In order to apply the candidate should have the PhD degree in Physics at the time of application. The application consisting of a cover letter, CV, list of publications and statement of research interest should be sent electronically to Tomasz Pawlowski (tpawlow[AT]fuw.edu.pl). The candidate should also arrange for three letters of recommendation from senior researchers to be sent to the same address (with the phrase 'recommendation letter' and the applicant's name in the subject). The position is open until filled, however the applications sent by Oct 15, 2015 will receive full consideration. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Tenure-track position in experimental physics or astronomy, Montclair State University ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2015/10/12/tenure-track-position-in-expe… Deadline: 2015-12-05 Location: Montclair, New Jersey, United States Additional Information: https://app1.montclair.edu/xf/hr_jobpostings/details.php?id=831 Contact: marc.favata[AT]montclair.edu Applications are invited for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Physics. Priority will be given to a candidate with a strong background in experiment, observation, or instrumentation in the fields of gravitational physics or astronomy. We are especially interested in candidates who can further develop the experimental physics component of our curriculum. Montclair State University is the second largest university in New Jersey and is located 15 miles west of New York City. More information about the position and instructions for applying can be found here: https://app1.montclair.edu/xf/hr_jobpostings/details.php?id=831 Feel free to direct any inquires about the position to Marc Favata, marc.favata[AT]montclair.edu. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Postdoctoral position in Cosmology/Astroparticle Physics, Padova, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11227 Deadline: 2015-11-15 Location: Padova, Italy Additional Information: http://www.ac.infn.it/personale/theo_fellowships/ Contact: bartolo[AT]pd.infn.it The INFN InDark research group leading the Cosmology/Astroparticle program "Inflation, Dark Matter and the Large-Scale Structure of the Universe" announces one postdoctoral position in Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics. The deadline for application is November 15, 2015. The appointed fellow should start the fellowship not later than November 1, 2016; however, special requests to defer the starting date can be considered. The position will be a 1 + 1 year appointment, reserved to non-italian citizens (or italians who spent at least 3 years in research institutes abroad). The appointed fellow will work at the Physics and Astronomy Dept. "G.Galilei'', University of Padova (Italy). The staff team members of the InDark project in Padova are: Nicola Bartolo, Michele Liguori, Sabino Matarrese, Massimo Pietroni, Emiliano Sefusatti (INAF-Milano) The group has a broad range of interests in theoretical and observational cosmology, including inflationary models and primordial non-Gaussianity, primordial sources of gravitational waves, modelling of LSS observables and analysis of large cosmological datasets. The group has a long-standing expertise in LSS and CMB computer simulations, it has a strong involvement in the Planck and Euclid collaborations and it has recently joined the eLISA satellite Cosmology working group. Applications, in electronic form, must be sent to INFN not later than November 15, 2015 through the website http://www.ac.infn.it/personale/theo_fellowships/ and one should choose PADOVA Astroparticle, Dark Matter and Cosmology The following items are requested for the online application Curriculum Vitae Publication list Research Statement At least three reference letters (specifying name, surname and e- mail of each referee). For further Info - see http://www.ac.infn.it/personale/theo_fellowships/ - or e-mail to Nicola Bartolo, bartolo[AT]pd.infn.it Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia "Galileo Galilei", via Marzolo, 8 - I?35131 Padova, Italy The postdoctoral fellow can benefit from the interactions with the other members of the Theoretical Physics Group in Padova, which is active in several different branches of research in fundamental physics, ranging from string theory and beyond-the-standard model physics to nuclear physics at the low energy scale. Further information about the Theoretical Physics Group in Padova can be found at http://active.pd.infn.it/g4/ The candidate will also benefit from the strong interaction between the various nodes participating in the INFN InDark project (for more information on the INFN InDark project see https://web2.infn.it/CSN4/IS/Linea5/InDark/InDark.html) Padova INFN Section and University, Italy (main node at the Physics and Astronomy Dept. "G.Galilei'') Ferrara INFN Section and University, Italy Bologna INFN Section and University, Italy Laboratori Nazionali del Gran Sasso and University of L'Aquila, Italy Roma Tor Vergata University, Italy Roma III University, Italy Torino University, Italy Trieste SISSA and University, Italy The staff team members of the INFN InDark project are: Padova: Nicola Bartolo, Michele Liguori, Sabino Matarrese, Massimo Pietroni, Emiliano Sefusatti (INAF-Milano) Ferrara: Denis Comelli, Paolo Natoli, Alessio Notari Bologna: Marco Baldi, Carlo Burigana, Stefano Ettori, Fabio Finelli, Federico Marulli, Massimo Meneghetti, Lauro Moscardini Laboratori Nazionali del Gran Sasso and L'Aquila: Luigi Pilo, Francesco Villante Roma Tor Vergata: Amedeo Balbi, Paolo Cabella, Giancarlo De Gasperis, Pasquale Mazzotta, Nicola Vittorio Roma III: Enzo Branchini Torino: Antonaldo Diaferio, Luisa Ostorero Trieste SISSA and University: Carlo Baccigalupi, Stefano Borgani, Stefano Cristiani, Matteo Viel +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Post-Doctoral Scholar Position at IGC, Penn State ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11249 Deadline: 2015-12-15 Location: Penn State, University Park, PA, USA Additional Information: http://gravity.psu.edu/opportunities/index.shtml Contact: rxh1[AT]psu.edu The Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking to fill one or more post-doctoral scholar positions in the theoretical aspects of gravitational physics. The successful candidate will participate in the research programs led by Professors Abhay Ashtekar and Eugenio Bianchi. These include projects in classical general relativity, geometric analysis and cosmology; loop quantum gravity with emphasis on spin foams and loop quantum cosmology; all aspects of quantum black holes with emphasis on entanglement entropy and singularity resolution; and relation between loop quantum gravity and other approaches to quantum gravity and non-perturbative techniques in quantum field theory. The larger gravitational theory group faculty includes Martin Bojowald, Murat Gunaydin, Radu Roiban and Sarah Shandera. In addition Professor Alejandro Corichi holds a visiting appointment at the Institute. Successful candidates will be encouraged to interact also with mathematicians in the Center for Fundamental Theory and with members of the Center for Theoretical and Observational Cosmology. During the current academic year, the Institute has 22 post-docs (including Drs. Nishant Agarwal, Brajesh Gupt, Alejandro Satz, and Nelson Yokomizo in Fundamental Theory and Cosmology). For further information on the Institute, see http://www.gravity.psu.edu/. A Ph.D. in physics or a related field is required, with a research record showing a strong background in general relativity, and at least one of the other areas listed above. While the primary responsibility of the successful candidate(s) will be to carry out research in some of these areas, we also expect them to interact strongly with the other researchers in the gravity and cosmology group at Penn State. There may be opportunities to teach one course during the appointment. The Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos offers significant additional resources for research expenses to exceptional candidates. They can be used for academic travel, computers, software, books, etc, entirely at the post-doctoral scholar's discretion. Applications must be submitted electronically at https://psu.jobs/job/60362 and include a cover letter, CV and statement of research interests. Applicants should arrange for three reference letters to be submitted to Randi Neshteruk at rxh1[AT]psu.edu indicating the appropriate job number in the subject line. This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire, with possibility of re-funding. Review of applications will begin on December 15 and continue until suitable candidate(s) are found. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: For more about safety at Penn State, and to review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters, please go to http://www.police.psu.edu/clery/, which will also provide you with detail on how to request a hard copy of the Annual Security Report. Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Postdoc position in loop quantum gravity in Marseille ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11251 Deadline: 2015-12-01 Location: Marseille, France Additional Information: http://www.cpt.univ-mrs.fr/~quantumgravity/ Contact: gravity[AT]cpt.univ-mrs.fr The quantum gravity group in Marseille opens a postdoctoral position. The position starts September 1st 2016 and is for one year; renewal for a second year is subjected to funding availability. The group is currently interested in physical applications of loop quantum gravity to black holes, quantum geometry and cosmology. The candidate is expected to have good knowledge of loop theory and be willing to participate in the group's scientific life and collaborate on the group's projects. Please send application and support letters to the address gravity[AT]cpt.univ-mrs.fr, preferably before December 1st; the earliest the better. Please indicate the name of the applicant in the subject line of all relevant mails. We encourage visits of interested candidates. At equal qualities, we give preference to individuals contributing to gender and origin diversity in our group. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. Postodoctoral position in Zurich, Switzerland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11261 Deadline: 2016-01-15 Location: Zurich, Switzerland Additional Information: http://www.physik.uzh.ch/news/PostDoc-Jetzer-19102015.pdf Contact: jetzer[AT]physik.uzh.ch We invite applications for a post-doc position at the Physics Institute of the University of Zurich to work on topics related to gravitational waves, general relativity or gravitational microlensing within the group of Prof. Philippe Jetzer. Our research activity is focused on gravitational waves, particularly in connection with eLISA, on topics related to tests of general relativity within the framework of the proposed STE-QUEST satellite and on gravitational microlensing. Duration: two years, starting fall 2016 Send CV, research interests, as well as arrange for 3 letters of recommendation to be sent to: jetzer[AT]physik.uzh.ch Address: Physics Institute University of Zurich Winterthurerstrasse 190 CH-8057 Zurich (Switzerland) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. postdoctoral position in general relativity at Cornell University ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2015/10/30/postdoctoral-position-in-gene… Deadline: 2015-12-01 Location: Ithaca, NY, USA Additional Information: https://cornellu.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=29967&lang=en Contact: eef3[AT]cornell.edu Cornell University expects to have an opening for a research associate in general relativity starting in September, 2016. The position is for one year, with subsequent renewals depending on performance and the availability of funds. The Cornell Relativity Group consists of faculty members Eanna Flanagan and Saul Teukolsky, senior research associate Larry Kidder, research associates Michael Boyle, Scott Field, David Nichols, Peter Taylor and Barry Wardell, and a number of graduate students. Research interests of the group include computational relativity, black holes, gravitational waves, the gravitational self-force, modified theories of gravity and cosmology. There will also be opportunities to interact with the Theoretical Astrophysics Group, including Rachel Bean, David Chernoff, Dong Lai, Richard Lovelace, and Ira Wasserman. Applicants must have a PhD in Physics or Astronomy. Applicants should submit a resume with a list of publications and statement of research interests, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to: Lynda Sovocool Finance and Human Resource Manager CCAPS Space Sciences Building Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853-6801 Applications can also be emailed to lmk3[AT]cornell.edu, with the subject line "Gravitational theory Research Associate". Completed applications should be received no later than December 1, 2015. Only candidates who anticipate receiving their Ph.D. by September 2016 should apply. Cornell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Postdoc in AdS gravity, Kracow, Poland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11271 Deadline: 2015-11-30 Location: Krakow, Poland Additional Information: http://www.fais.uj.edu.pl/en_GB/start-en Contact: bizon[AT]th.if.uj.edu.pl A 2-year postdoc position is available at the Jagiellonian University (Krakow) to work within the project Asymptotically AdS spacetimes and turbulence founded by the Polish National Science Centre. We welcome applicants (theoretical physicists or mathematicians) with strong background and research record in theoretical/numerical analysis of PDEs and/or wave turbulence. This is a pure research position with no teaching duties. The gross monthly salary is 7500 PLN. The starting date is at latest April 2016. Interested candidates should send their cv, list of publications, and a short description of research interests to prof. Piotr Bizon (email: bizon[AT]th.if.uj.edu.pl) and arrange two recommendation letters to be sent to the same address. The deadline for applications is November 30, 2015. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. CQG Letters - open for submission ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11225 Additional Information: https://mc04.manuscriptcentral.com/cqg-iop I am delighted to inform you that a new Letters section is now available for submissions in Classical and Quantum Gravity. Announcement: http://cqgplus.com/2015/10/15/cqg-letters-open-for-submission/ I invite you to publish your next Letter with CQG. Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. ISGRG Fellowship Nominations (reminder) ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2015/10/21/isgrg-fellowship-nominations-… Additional Information: http://www.isgrg.org/fellowrules.php The International Society on General Relativity and Gravitation invites nominations for ISGRG Fellowship to recognize its outstanding members. The primary criterion for election is excellence in research, especially the impact of candidates work on the development of our field. The candidate will be generally expected to have made additional contributions to the field, for example through service, and/or outreach, and/or books and monographs, etc. In exceptional cases such criteria could constitute the primary basis of nomination provided these activities have had influence on a significant portion of our community, not just the home institution of the candidate. Nominations are due by December 31st, 2015. The elected Fellows will be inducted during the Business Meeting of the Society at GR 21 in New York City, July, 11-15, 2016. Any member of the Society can make nominations but self-nominations will not be considered. The nomination packet consists of: i) A letter summarizing the basis for nomination; ii) An up-to-date CV and publication list of the nominee; iii) 1 to 3 supporting letters from members of the Society, and, iv) A proposed citation. The nominator must also verify that the nominee is an active member of the ISGRG Society. Once made, the nomination will remain active for two additional rounds. In particular, all nominations made in the previous two cycles (i.e., for GR19 and GR20) will remain active for this cycle. Further details about ISGRG Fellowship can be found at http://www.isgrg.org/fellowrules.php The Selection Committee consists of Eanna Flanagan, James Hough, Carlo Rovelli, and Robert Wald (chair), together with ex officio members Beverly Berger, Gary Horowitz, and Malcolm MacCallum. Nominations should be submitted electronically as PDF files to the chair of the Committee, Robert Wald, at rmwa[AT]uchicago.edu. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. Living Reviews in Computational Astrophysics: first articles online ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2015/10/23/living-reviews-in-computation… Additional Information: http://computastrophys.livingreviews.org/ Living Reviews in Computational Astrophysics is a new peer-reviewed open-access journal. Founded and supported by the Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics in Garching, the new member of the pioneering Living Reviews family is published by Springer International. The journal aims at offering a comprehensive survey of research in computational astrophysics that physicists will know is up-to-date and reliable. Living Reviews is unique in that it only publishes high-quality review articles whose authors commit to update them regularly. This is the meaning of the word "living" in the journal's title. Living Reviews in Computational Astrophysics now started publication with its first two review articles: "SPH Methods in the Modelling of Compact Objects" by Stephan Rosswog and "Large Eddy Simulations in Astrophysics" by Wolfram Schmidt. Please find the abstracts and further details below. --------------- Stephan Rosswog SPH Methods in the Modelling of Compact Objects FULL ARTICLE AT: http://www.livingreviews.org/lrca-2015-1 ABSTRACT: We review the current status of compact object simulations that are based on the smooth particle hydrodynamics (SPH) method. The first main part of this review is dedicated to SPH as a numerical method. We begin by discussing relevant kernel approximation techniques and discuss the performance of different kernel functions. Subsequently, we review a number of different SPH formulations of Newtonian, special- and general relativistic ideal fluid dynamics. We particularly point out recent developments that increase the accuracy of SPH with respect to commonly used techniques. The second main part of the review is dedicated to the application of SPH in compact object simulations. We discuss encounters between two white dwarfs, between two neutron stars and between a neutron star and a stellar-mass black hole. For each type of system, the main focus is on the more common, gravitational wave-driven binary mergers, but we also discuss dynamical collisions as they occur in dense stellar systems such as cores of globular clusters. --------------- Wolfram Schmidt "Large Eddy Simulations in Astrophysics"" FULL ARTICLE AT: http://www.livingreviews.org/lrca-2015-2 ABSTRACT: In this review, the methodology of large eddy simulations (LES) is introduced and applications in astrophysics are discussed. As theoretical framework, the scale decomposition of the dynamical equations for neutral fluids by means of spatial filtering is explained. For cosmological applications, the filtered equations in comoving coordinates are also presented. To obtain a closed set of equations that can be evolved in LES, several subgrid-scale models for the interactions between numerically resolved and unresolved scales are discussed, in particular the subgrid-scale turbulence energy equation model. It is then shown how model coefficients can be calculated, either by dynamic procedures or, a priori, from high-resolution data. For astrophysical applications, adaptive mesh refinement is often indispensable. It is shown that the subgrid-scale turbulence energy model allows for a particularly elegant and physically well-motivated way of preserving momentum and energy conservation in adaptive mesh refinement (AMR) simulations. Moreover, the notion of shear-improved models for inhomogeneous and non-stationary turbulence is introduced. Finally, applications of LES to turbulent combustion in thermonuclear supernovae, star formation and feedback in galaxies, and cosmological structure formation are reviewed. UPCOMING ARTICLES AT: http://computastrophys.livingreviews.org/Articles/upcoming.html ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. GWIC Thesis Prize and Stefano Braccini Thesis Prize for 2015: First Announcement ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2015/10/29/gwic-thesis-prize-and-stefano… Additional Information: https://gwic.ligo.org/thesisprize/ The Gravitational Wave International Committee is pleased to announce that nominations for the 2015 GWIC Thesis Prize and for the 2015 Stefano Braccini Thesis Prize will soon be open. Both prizes recognize outstanding PhD theses in the area of gravitational waves. There will be a common call for nominations, and all theses submitted will be considered for both awards by a joint selection committee. Two winners will be selected, with the GWIC Thesis Prize emphasizing the impact of the research on the field of gravitational wave science, while the Braccini Thesis Prize will be awarded with an emphasis on innovation. Members of the gravitational wave community are invited to nominate students who have performed notable research on any aspect of gravitational wave science. Theses will be judged on 1) originality and creativity of the research, 2) importance to the field of gravitational waves and gravitational wave detection, broadly interpreted, and 3) clarity of presentation. Each winner will receive a certificate of recognition and a prize of US$1,000. GWIC is privileged to nominate both thesis prize winners for publication in the book series Springer Theses. Subject to certain qualifications, Springer Theses publishes exceptional Ph.D. theses in the physical sciences in their entirety. If accepted, each winner will receive an additional 500 from Springer upon publication. Eligibility: Both prizes are award on a calendar year basis. Theses should have been accepted by their institutions between 1 January 2015 and 31 December 2015. It is expected that many of the nominations will come from the member projects of GWIC, but this is not a requirement. Nominated theses may be in any language. A committee selected from the gravitational wave community will evaluate the nominations and select the winner. The selection committee will make all determinations about eligibility. A second announcement with instructions about how to submit nominations will be issued at the beginning of December. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.5. 2nd announcement: The 1st Colombia-ICRANet Julio Garavito Armero Meeting ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2015/10/30/2nd-announcement-the-1st-colo… Additional Information: http://www.icranet.org/1jg/ The meeting will cover theoretical and observational aspects of neutron stars, black holes, supernovae, gravitational waves, high-energy astrophysics, and cosmology. The status and prospects of the ICRANet projects in Latin America, with special emphasis in Colombia, will be also discussed. The preliminary scientific program is available: http://www.icranet.org/1jg/program.pdf The registration is open at: http://ntsrvg9-2.icra.it/meetings/registration_1jg.htm The webpage of the meeting: http://www.icranet.org/1jg/ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.6. 2nd announcement: The First Sandoval Vallarta Caribbean Meeting on Relativistic Astrophysics ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2015/10/30/2nd-announcement-the-first-sa… Additional Information: http://www.icranet.org/1sv/ The meeting will cover observational activities in the X, gamma ray and UHECR, theoretical progress in the relativistic astrophysics of Neutron Stars, Black Holes, Gravitational Waves and Cosmology as well as the development of the Brazilian Science Data Center (BSDC): from galactic and extragalactic sources and as far back in time to the appearance of the first structures in our Universe. Latest results from HAWC and LMT will be reported. Status and perspectives for the Mexican participation in ICRANet projects, within the IRAP PhD and EMJD Program, the associated post-docs, and presence of senior research leaders within all the ICRANet Centers will be reviewed. The preliminary scientific program is available: http://www.icranet.org/1sv/program.pdf The registration is open at: http://ntsrvg9-2.icra.it/meetings/registration_1sv.htm The webpage of the meeting: http://www.icranet.org/1sv/ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.7. The IUPAP General Relativity and Gravitation Young Scientist Prize ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=11279 Additional Information: http://isgrg.org/IUPAPprize.php NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN. DEADLINE 1 FEBRUARY 2016 As an affiliated commission (AC2) of the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP), the International Society on General Relativity and Gravitation (ISGRG) offers an annual IUPAP Young Scientist Prize. The IUPAP Young Scientist Prizes recognize outstanding achievements of scientists at early stages of their career. Each prize consists of a certificate citing the contributions made by the recipient, a medal and 1000 euros. The conditions for the prize are: The IUPAP General Relativity and Gravitation Young Scientist Prize can be for work in any area of relativity and gravitation, theoretical or experimental. On 1 February 2016, nominees must have a maximum of eight years of research experience (excluding career interruptions) following the Ph.D. (or equivalent) degree. They are expected to have displayed significant achievement and exceptional promise for future achievements in relativity and gravitation. THE PRIMARY NOMINATOR MUST BE A MEMBER OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY ON GENERAL RELATIVITY AND GRAVITATION. Nominations may be made by any member of ISGRG (other than the nominee) and should be accompanied by a CV, a proposed citation of 30-50 words summarizing the reason for the nomination, a list of publications and a description (about one page long) of the specific achievements of the nominee, who need not be an ISGRG member. It is important that the selection committee has specific information that allows it to determine what the nominee has contributed and how this will impact the subject. Therefore it will be extremely helpful to the selection committee to receive at least two additional letters supporting the nomination that detail the expected significance of the contributions of the nominee. It is also appropriate to submit additional materials such as published articles. In the case of co-authored or multi-authored publications, it is essential for nominators and supporters to discuss the nominee's precise contributions, if known, in addition to the work's overall significance. The entire package should be bundled into a single PDF file and emailed to the Secretary of ISGRG, beverlyberger[AT]me.com, by 1 February 2016. The winner will be announced on 14 March 2016 and the award made shortly thereafter. The official presentation of the award will be made at the GR21 conference in 2016. Through the generosity of Prof. Abhay Ashtekar (Penn State U), an Ashtekar Travel Award of $1000 will be presented to the winner as partial support for travel to GR21. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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