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A new website for hyperspace@gu
by Prof. Dr. Luciano Rezzolla 02 Jul '21

02 Jul '21

Dear all, as you will realise when visiting the website, hyperspace has a new look! Together with Fabian Weih, and exploiting a sabbatical semester to be spent in lockdown, I have completed a restyling operation of hyperspace@gu. Besides making use of more modern and hopefully reliable software, the new site offers also a number of novel features: – a list of the most recent posts – a list of the upcoming events – a more compact list of the announced jobs and conferences – a calendar collecting all events and that can be linked to your favourite calendar – a more compact and sortable list of registered scientists The site has been tested, but it is possible that glitches and bugs may appear as more users access the site. So please be patient and report any problem you may encounter. As ever, please contact me if you have suggestions on how to improve hyperspace. Best regards, Luciano Rezzolla __________________________________________________________________________________ Prof. Dr. Luciano Rezzolla Chair of Theoretical Astrophysics, Institute for Theoretical Physics The Andrews Professor of Astronomy, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland Senior Fellow, Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies Spokesperson, ELEMENTS Hessian Research Cluster Room 2.143 Max-von-Laue-Str. 1, 60438 Frankfurt, Germany Tel: +49-69-79847871 http://astro.uni-frankfurt.de/rezzolla Secretary: Fr. A. Steidl steidl(a)itp.uni-frankfurt.de, Tel: +49-69-79847872 __________________________________________________________________________________

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[Hyperspace-list] Hyperspace Bulletin for July 2021
by hyperspace＠itp.uni-frankfurt.de 02 Jul '21

02 Jul '21

########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Metamaterials: Designing Wave Propagation with a Focus on Electrodynamics, Bad Honnef, Germany 1.2. LHAASO Collaboration discussion session, Madrid, Spain (online) 1.3. II International Summer Youth School "Gravity, Cosmology and Astrophysics", Moscow, Russia 1.4. 10th School on Astrophysics and Gravitation, Lisbon, Portugal 1.5. 19th Conference on Recent Developments in Gravity, (online) 1.6. Training School, "Quantum gravity phenomenology in the multi-messenger approach", Corfu, Greece 2. Jobs 2.1. PhD position in Gravitational-Wave Modelling, Potsdam, Germany 2.2. ��Postdoctoral Position in Waveform modeling, Prague, Czech Republic 2.3. Postdoctoral fellow in multi-messenger astronomy with gravitational waves, Vancouver, Canada 2.4. Postdoctoral positions in computational relativity/cosmology/fluid dynamics, IBM, Daresbury, UK 2.5. Assistant Professor of Physics, Rhode Island, USA 2.6. Fellowships at the Nottingham Centre of Gravity, Nottingham, UK 2.7. Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Physics, Kyoto, Japan 2.8. Royal Society and STFC 5-year Fellowships, Sheffield, UK 2.9. Computational Scientist, Rhode Island, USA 2.10. PhD position in Gravitational-Wave Modeling, MPI for Gravitational Physics, Potsdam, Germany 2.11. One PhD and one Postdoctoral Position: Gravitational Wave Probes of Dark Matter and Phase Transitions in Neutron Stars, Frankfurt, Germany 2.12. Multiple Post-docs/Research Fellow positions in Gravitational Wave Science and Technology, Canberra, Australia 2.13. PhD Position in Quantum Gravity, Nijmegen, The Netherlands 3. News 3.1. New book: Seven Fundamental Concepts in Spacetime Physics (SpringerBriefs in Physics) 3.2. Living Reviews in Relativity: "Relativistic fluid dynamics: physics for many different scales" ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Metamaterials: Designing Wave Propagation with a Focus on Electrodynamics, Bad Honnef, Germany --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=21215 Starting: 2022-02-07 to 2022-02-11 Location: Bad Honnef, Germany Additional Information: https://www.we-heraeus-stiftung.de/veranstaltungen/seminare/2022/metamateri… Contact: dennis.philipp[AT]zarm.uni-bremen.de Metamaterials are artificial materials and media of designed properties governing propagation phenomena with a wide range of realizations in, e.g., electrodynamics, fluid mechanics, acoustics, heat and diffusion, quantum physics and atom optics, as well as seismology. Their influence on the propagation of physical fields is based on artificially tuned macroscopic constitutive relations beyond the natural regime, leading to new effects such as cloaking and negative refraction. One common method for the design of metamaterials is to use (periodic) sub-wavelength structures. Despite the manifold applications ranging from medical imaging over the absorption of sound or protection of buildings against earth quakes to analog gravity, the underlying mathematical description is universal. This seminar aims to bring together scientists from many different fields related to theoretical and experimental research as well as applications of metamaterials. We want to stimulate the cross-disciplinary exchange of ideas and solution methods and bridge the theoretical fundamental research with experiments and applications. The seminar will consist of highlighted invited talks, contributed talks, and a poster session. All participants are strongly encouraged to present a poster or contribute with a talk. Moreover, there will be plenty of time for discussions. The conference language will be English. The Wilhelm and Else Heraeus-Foundation bears the cost of full-board accommodation for all participants. Invited Speakers: Christian Baer (U Potsdam) Thomas Bertuch (Fraunhofer Institute for High Frequency Physics and Radar Techniques, Wachtberg) Diego Betancourt (Fraunhofer Institute for High Frequency Physics and Radar Techniques, Wachtberg) Manuel Freire (U Seville) * Jonathan Gratus (U Lancaster) Friedrich Hehl (U Cologne) Michele Heurs (LU Hannover) Yakov Itin (Einstein Institute of Mathematics, Hebrew U) Irina Khromova (Metaboards StartUp) * Philipp Klais (Johannes Klais Orgelbau GmbH Co. KG, Bonn) Stefanie Kroker (TU Braunschweig und PTB) Ulf Leonhardt (Weizmann Institute) Simone Meduri (Phononic vibes - StartUp) Yuri Obukhov (Academy of Sciences, Moscow) John Pendry (Imperial College London) Christian Pfeifer (U Tartu) Philippe Roux (CNRS) Vahid Sandoghdar (Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Light, Erlangen) Rita Schmidt (U Leiden) Ralf Schuetzhold (Helmholtz-Zentrum, Dresden) Rebecca Seviour (Hudderseld U) Alena Shchelokova (ITMO U) Sophia Sklan (U Colorado, Boulder) Endri Stoja (Fraunhofer Institute for High Frequency Physics and Radar Techniques, Wachtberg) Robin Tucker (U Lancaster) Andrew Webb (U Leiden) Martin Wegener (KIT, Karlsruhe) Silke Weinfurtner (U Nottingham) * to be confirmed Scientific Organizers: Matthias Guenther, Fraunhofer MEVIS, Bremen, Dennis Philipp, ZARM, University of Bremen and Fraunhofer MEVIS, Bremen, Volker Perlick, ZARM, University of Bremen Claus Laemmerzahl, ZARM, University of Bremen We sincerely hope that the present troubles will have subsided by Feb 2022 and that we can meet on site in Bad Honnef! If the situation of the corona pandemic allows at the time of this event, it will be held as a hybrid seminar, enabling the attendees either to participate on site or online. Otherwise it will be held as an online-only seminar (via the platform MeetAnyway). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. LHAASO Collaboration discussion session, Madrid, Spain (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=21225 Starting: 2021-06-17 to 2021-06-17 Location: Additional Information: https://indico.capa.unizar.es/event/15/ Contact: giulia.gubitosi[AT]unina.it Event: LHAASO discussion session Date: 17th June 2021, from 9 to 13 h (CET time) Description: Discussion session organized by the COST Action CA18108 "Quantum gravity phenomenology in the multi-messenger approach" (https://qg-mm.unizar.es/) around the revolutionary detection of 12 PeVatrons (very high energy gamma-rays) that the LHAASO collaboration has recently announced (Zhen Cao, F.A. Aharonian et al., Ultrahigh-Energy Photons up to 1.4 Petaelectronvolts from 12 ��-Ray Galactic Sources, Nature 594, 7861 (2021)) and its impact, especially with respect to LIV searches (see e.g., C. Li and B.-Q. Ma, Ultrahigh-Energy Photons from LHAASO as Probes of Lorentz Symmetry Violations, arXiv:2105.07967), which is one of the key topics of research within our Action. - 9:00 CET: Felix Aharonian: PeVatrons, theory - 9:45 CET: Zhen Cao: LHAASO experiment results - 10:30 CET: Bo-Qiang Ma: LIV with LHAASO - 11:15 CET: Free discussion In order to receive the link to this event, please register before 16th June, 14 pm CET time at the following indico page: https://indico.capa.unizar.es/event/15/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. II International Summer Youth School "Gravity, Cosmology and Astrophysics", Moscow, Russia --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=21232 Starting: 2021-07-05 to 2021-07-15 Location: Moscow, Russia Additional Information: https://pirt.bmstu.ru/ru/summer-school/ Contact: dekan-fn[AT]mail.ru Bauman Moscow State Technical University, the Laboratory Building, will host the II International Summer Youth School "Gravity, Cosmology and Astrophysics" from 5th to 15th July, 2021. The program is intended for enthusiastic senior students majoring in Theoretical Physics. The working languages of the School are Russian and English. One of the School's main goals is to attract talented Russian young people to scientific research in the field of Fundamental Physics and get them to know the main problems, ideas, and research methods of the modern theory of Gravity and Cosmology. The School is dedicated to the latest discoveries in the field of Gravity, Cosmology, Astrophysics. World-famous scientists from 7 countries will take part in the event. Plenary lectures will be delivered by RAS academicians Vladislav Pustovoit and Alexey Starobinskiy. To participate in the School, you should submit an application to the e-mail dekan-fn[AT]mail.ru Join us! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. 10th School on Astrophysics and Gravitation, Lisbon, Portugal --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=21243 Starting: 2021-09-02 to 2021-09-07 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Additional Information: https://centra.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/network/eag10/ Contact: joselemos[AT]ist.utl.pt The Center for Astrophysics and Gravitation (CENTRA) is organizing the 10th edition of its Summer School on Astrophysics and Gravitation, SAG10. The school is open to international applications and the official language of the classes is English. This prestigious summer school takes place every two years and its main objective it to encourage young talents in the pursue of knowledge in the areas of Astrophysics and Gravitation. The school is aimed at MSc students from Physics, Mathematics, and Engineering, and top undergraduate university students of the first, second, and third year in these courses. The school covers several topics spanning from observational astronomy all the way to quantum gravitation, including important research areas such as stars, galaxies, black holes, gravitational waves, and the Universe itself. The primary selection criterion is the course average grade, and priority will be given to students that desire to continue their studies in theses areas of research. The interest of the applicant in these areas should be mentioned in the section "General Comments and Motivation" of the application form. Applications received earlier will be given additional priority in case of a tie between candidates. Venue: Amphitheater PA! in Physics-Mathematics Building of Instituto Superior Tecnico, Lisbon. The school is totally on-site. Maximum number of participants: 23 Important dates: Application deadline: July 15 (Sunday) School: September 2 - 7 (Thursday to Tuesday), 2021 Organizing Committee: Jose Sande Lemos (CENTRA/IST) Ana Mourao (CENTRA/IST) Miguel Zilhao (CENTRA(IST) Sponsors: FCT, IST, CIGeoE Financial support: FCT Project UIBD/00099/2020 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. 19th Conference on Recent Developments in Gravity, (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/06/26/19th-conference-on-recent-de… Starting: 2021-09-20 to 2021-09-23 Location: Athens, Greece (Online only) Additional Information: https://indico.physics.auth.gr/e/NEB19 Contact: neb19conference[AT]gmail.com The 19th conference in the series "Recent Developments in Gravity" is organized by the Hellenic Society for Relativity, Gravitation and Cosmology. Originally planned to take place in Athens, in September 2020, it is now scheduled as an ONLINE ONLY meeting in September of 2021. The scientific program will include plenary and invited keynotee talks, as well as contributed talks in two parallel sessions. The topics of the conference are: Gravitational Waves, Relativistic Astrophysics, Alternative Theories of Gravity, Mathematical Relativity, Cosmology, Quantum Gravity. Plenary Speakers E. Berti (Johns Hopkins) E. Gourgoulhon (Meudon) R. Gregory (Durham) M. Dafermos (Cambridge/Princeton) S. Katsanevas (EGO-VIRGO) K. Kokkotas (Tuebingen) E. Plionis (NOA, Athens) D. Psaltis (Arizona) Th. Sotiriou (Nottingham) M. Sakellariadou (King's College) S. Weinfurtner (Nottingham) Invited Keynote Speakers A. Gravitational Waves and Relativistic Astrophysics: M. Agathos (Cambridge) Th. Apostolatos (Athens) E. Barausse (SISSA) D. Doneva (Tuebingen) N. Karnesis (Paris) Ch. Markakis (Queen Mary) B. Alternative Theories of Gravity and Cosmology: E. Babichev (Paris) S. Basilakos (Athens) L. Papantonopoulos (Athens) K. Skordis (Prague) S. Yazadjiev (Sofia) C. Mathematical Relativity and Quantum Gravity: Th. Christodoulakis (Athens) L. Glaser (Vienna) A few slots are still available for contributed talks. The call for abstracts will close as soon as all slots are filled. The registration for attending the conference will remain open. There is no conference fee. Scientific Organizing Committee: Christos Charmousis (CNRS - University Paris-Saclay) George Kofinas (University of the Aegean) George Pappas (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) Emmanuel Saridakis (National Observatory, Athens) Nikolaos Stergioulas (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) Conference website: https://indico.physics.auth.gr/e/NEB19 Official conference email: neb19conference[AT]gmail.com +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. Training School, "Quantum gravity phenomenology in the multi-messenger approach", Corfu, Greece --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=21313 Starting: 2021-09-27 to 2021-10-05 Location: Corfu, Greece Additional Information: https://indico.capa.unizar.es/event/17/ Contact: ca18108.corfu[AT]gmail.com Welcome to the First Training School of COST Action CA18108 "Quantum gravity phenomenology in the multi-messenger approach" This is the first of a series of Training Schools organized by the European COST Action CA18108 - "Quantum Gravity Phenomenology in the Multi-Messenger Approach", an initiative funded by the COST Association, whose goal is to investigate possible signatures predicted by quantum gravity models in the observation of different cosmic messengers, such as gamma rays, neutrinos, cosmic rays and gravitational waves. The success of this endeavor requires the close collaboration of scientists from very different backgrounds, ranging from experimentalists specialized in data collection and analyses for specific cosmic messengers, to theorists working on different quantum gravity models. A fundamental ingredient to make such cooperation effective is to share a common language and be familiar with the tools used by the different communities. This is where the role of this school comes in as fundamental: its goal is to start training a generation of young scientists in the interdisciplinary expertise on quantum gravity theories and models and on experimental and theoretical approaches to multi-messenger astroparticle physics. As such, the different editions of the Training School will offer lectures from experts on different facets of the scientific gear the students will acquire, including data analysis and interpretation for individual sources, the creation and analysis of joint datasets of different cosmic messengers, the interplay between quantum gravity theory modeling and phenomenological predictions. The school is aimed at Master and PhD students, as well as early-career postdocs. It will be possible to attend in person in Corfu (preferred mode) or to follow the school online. The lectures will be recorded and the lecture notes will later be published so that it will be possible to use them as preliminary material for the remaining Training Schools (two are foreseen), that will build on the present one to more advanced topics. The school will be followed by the COST CA18108 Second Annual conference. Those interested in participating should register on the Conference website. Dates: July 26: Registration deadline July 31: Confirmation of participation approval and of financial support Sep 26: Arrival/Registration day Oct 06: Departure day +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. PhD position in Gravitational-Wave Modelling, Potsdam, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=21213 Deadline: 2021-07-31 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://www.aei.mpg.de/7https://www.aei.mpg.de/716375/job_full_offer_169893… Contact: tim.dietrich[AT]aei.mpg.de The newly-funded Max Planck Fellow group "Multi-messenger Astrophysics of Compact Binaries" invites the opening of a PhD position in gravitational-wave modelling. The Max Planck Fellow group is headed by Tim Dietrich and was established to strengthen the connection between the University of Potsdam and the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert-Einstein Institute, AEI). The successful applicant will work closely together with the Theoretical Astrophysics group at the University of Potsdam (also lead by Dietrich), with the Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity division led by Alessandra Buonanno and the Computational Relativistic Astrophysics division led by Masaru Shibata, both at the AEI. For this PhD position, we are looking for a student interested in the modeling of gravitational-wave signals. The successful candidate will combine analytical techniques with numerical relativity-simulations to develop gravitational-wave models for binary neutron star and black-hole - neutron-star systems. The student will join the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and be involved in the science exploitation with upcoming gravitational-wave observations. The student will also have the possibility to participate in projects that build the science case for third-generation ground-based detectors, such as the Einstein Telescope and Cosmic Explorer. The student will join the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) on Gravitational-Wave Astronomy. Successful applicants will conduct their research projects at the AEI in Potsdam, and they will be enrolled at the University of Potsdam. The expected duration of the PhD program is three years, and it can be extended to four years in exceptional cases. Applicants are required to have a Master degree (or an equivalent degree) in a topic relevant for the PhD position, e.g., Physics, Mathematics or Astronomy/Astrophysics, by the start of the PhD program. The science campus in Potsdam offers a stimulating research environment with three Max-Planck Institutes and two Fraunhofer Institutes. The city of Potsdam is home to over 40 research institutes, and is located just 30 minutes from the city center of Berlin. In order to apply, please fill in the form available on our webpage. You will be asked to upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, your MSc thesis (if available), and a list of publications (if applicable). Applicants also need to indicate the names of three referees for recommendation letters. Referees will be notified by email on how to upload the letters. The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline for full consideration is July 31st, 2021. Applications will continue to be considered until the position is filled. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. ��Postdoctoral Position in Waveform modeling, Prague, Czech Republic ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/06/11/%ef%bb%bfpostdoctoral-positi… Deadline: 2021-07-15 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Additional Information: http://www.asu.cas.cz/ Contact: gglukes[AT]asu.cas.cz The Astronomical Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences invites applications for a post-doctoral position in the Relativistic Astrophysics Group to work with the team involved in the international LISA consortium. Candidates are expected to demonstrate research experience in Waveform modeling of Extreme Mass Ratio Inspirals. Active participation at respective work packages of the Waveform Working Group of the LISA scientific consortium and/or experience with space projects are advantageous factors. The appointment is initially for 7 months; a possible extension is expected upon satisfactory scientific performance and availability of pre-submitted funding applications. The current position will be funded through the PRODEX Experiment project "Development of FSUA for LISA mission - Phase B1", which is supported by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport of the Czech Republic. The salary will be based on the domestic level and it includes full health insurance. Commencement is expected on the 1st of October 2021. Applications containing a Cover Letter, a Curriculum Vitae, a List of Publications, and a Summary of Research Plans should be submitted in a single pdf to: gglukes (at) asu.cas.cz subject: "EMRI postdoc 2021 - Prague" Two recommendation letters have to be sent to the same email addresses with the same subject. The successful candidate must hold a PhD degree in the field and present a certificate of that by the date of employment. Preferences will be given to early-stage researchers. A necessary condition for the appointment is to satisfy the legal requirements for being employed in the Czech Republic. For informal inquiries about the position please feel free to email Georgios Loukes-Gerakopoulos. To receive full consideration please submit your application and arrange your recommendation letters to be sent by 15th of July 2021. Applications will be acknowledged by email. Once the selection process is completed, the successful applicant will be notified. Further information: * See http://www.asu.cas.cz for the list of working groups at the Institute. * See http://www.euraxess.cz for details about the research employment and work conditions in Czech Republic. * See https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/comparison.jsp to compare cost of living. Note: Please understand that the COVID-19 challenge may prevent us from admitting applicants from some regions because of legal or travel restrictions related to the current medical situation in the world. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Postdoctoral fellow in multi-messenger astronomy with gravitational waves, Vancouver, Canada ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=21250 Deadline: 2021-09-30 Location: Vancouver, Canada Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/18783 Contact: mciver[AT]phas.ubc.ca A pan-Canadian partnership of astrophysicists at UBC, McGill, and UToronto invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow position in multi-messenger astronomy. The successful applicant will devote half of their research time to the continued development and deployment of GWSkyNet, a machine-learning algorithm to distinguish true GW signals from detector glitches using publicly available information, for the upcoming LIGO-Virgo observing run, O4. Half of their research time will be used to explore other interests in multi-messenger astronomy with GWs. The researcher in this position will be a key figure in Canadian efforts to identify and study electromagnetic counterparts to gravitational wave candidate events issued by LIGO and Virgo. Researchers with knowledge of (or who are eager to learn about) machine learning methods and/or low latency gravitational-wave alerts are especially encouraged to apply. Experience with gravitational-wave data analysis is an asset, but not a requirement. The position will be located at one of three institutions in Canada: at the University of British Columbia, working with Prof. Jess McIver; McGill University working with Prof. Daryl Haggard; or the University of Toronto, working with Prof. Maria Drout. The primary host institution will be negotiated at the time of hire. Wherever the successful applicant is based, they will have frequent interactions with the other Canadian and international partners in the project. The successful applicant will have access to competitive Canadian telescope facilities, e.g., the Canada France Hawaii Telescope and twin Gemini Observatories, as well as world-class computing facilities through Compute Canada and institutional resources. The position will ideally start before Spring 2022 (or earlier if possible), ahead of the next LIGO-Virgo observing run, expected in mid-2022. This is a two-year position with a competitive annual salary of 65,000 CAD plus benefits awarded by the host institution. We will begin reviewing application materials on July 15, 2021, and continue reviewing until the position is filled. For more information, or to apply, please see https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/18783. The project team leadership is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all team members. We strongly encourage researchers from underrepresented groups in physics and astronomy to apply. This position is accessible to researchers with disabilities and working environment constraints. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Postdoctoral positions in computational relativity/cosmology/fluid dynamics, IBM, Daresbury, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/06/16/postdoctoral-positions-in-co… Deadline: 2021-06-23 Location: Daresbury, UK Additional Information: https://ibm.biz/FLFpostdocs? Contact: eloisa.bentivegna[AT]ibm.com IBM Research is seeking to fill three postdoctoral positions, with start dates in the second half of 2021. Candidates with a background in any aspect of numerical relativity, computational cosmology, and/or fluid dynamics are invited to apply. Evidence of strong competence in large-scale scientific computing is required. Previous experience with optimization, AI/ML techniques, heterogeneous computing, or past involvement with industrial research projects would be an advantage. Applications should be submitted via our online system (see external link), and will be reviewed immediately. The deadline for full consideration is June 23, but the positions will remain open until suitable candidates are appointed. Applications from traditionally underrepresented groups are especially welcome. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Assistant Professor of Physics, Rhode Island, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=21259 Deadline: 2021-09-15 Location: Kingston, RI, USA Additional Information: https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/8169 Contact: gkhanna[AT]uri.edu APPLICATION DEADLINE: The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by September 15, 2021. Second consideration may be given to applications received by October 31, 2021. Applications received subsequent to second consideration date (October 31, 2021) may not be given full consideration. The Physics Department at the University of Rhode Island (URI) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position of an Assistant Professor of Physics beginning in the fall of 2022, specifically for a theorist or computational physicist working in the field of Quantum Information Science. Considerations will be given to applicants who can show expertise and creative ideas for their role as researcher, mentor, and teacher in the Quantum Information Science program of the URI Physics Department. Complementing points of contact with ongoing research programs in biological physics, medical physics, surface and thin film physics, ultrafast spectroscopy, nonlinear optics, astrophysics, and statistical physics are a plus. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate physics courses, advise undergraduate and graduate students in the research component toward BS, MS, and PhD degrees, and be active in service at the levels of Department, College, and University. The position comes with funds to support a postdoc for the second year of appointment to help jump start a strong and externally funded research program. Required qualifications: 1. PhD in Physics. 2. Postdoctoral experience. 3. Record of scholarly achievement (publications, presentations, awards). 4. Demonstrated ability to be an effective teacher of undergraduate and/or graduate physics courses. 5. Well-conceived research plan with potential to attract external funding. 6. Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communication skills. 7. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations. ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Fellowships at the Nottingham Centre of Gravity, Nottingham, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=21262 Deadline: 2021-07-15 Location: Nottingham Additional Information: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/researchwithus/fellowships/nottingham… Contact: Thomas.Sotiriou[AT]nottingham.ac.uk The School of Mathematical Sciences and the School of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Nottingham are launching the Nottingham Centre of Gravity (NCoG). The Centre will bring together Nottingham's internationally leading expertise in gravitational physics and expand it into new areas. It will be built on six overlapping pillars of gravitational research: fundamental physics, mathematics, cosmology, relativistic astrophysics, experiment, and data & modeling. Members of the CoG include Tasos Avgoustidis, Clare Burrage, John Barrett, Ed Copeland, Anne Green, Kirill Krasnov, Jorma Louko, Adam Moss, Tony Padilla, Paul Saffin, Thomas Sotiriou, and Silke Weinfurtner. The NCoG is very keen to host research fellowship that relate to all of the above research areas. We also aim to extend the Centre's areas of expertise in directions such as, waveform modelling and data analysis, numerics in General Relativity and beyond, relativistic astrophysics and strong field tests of general relativity, cosmology with gravitational waves; amplitudes, string theory and supergravity, and plan to use long term fellowships as a vehicle for doing so. A variety of potential fellowships are available, including: Long-term Fellowships (Assistant Professor Level) Nottingham Research Fellowships and Anne McLaren Fellowships (internally funded- scheme will reopen in July) 3-year fellowships linked to a permanent post. Anne McLaren Fellowships are aimed at outstanding female researchers. https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/researchwithus/fellowships/nottingham… STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellowships (next call expected in July) 5-year fellowships funded by the STFC https://stfc.ukri.org/funding/fellowships/ernest-rutherford-fellowship/ Royal Society University Research Fellowships 5-year fellowships funded by the Royal Society, with potential extension to 8 years https://royalsociety.org/grants-schemes-awards/grants/university-research/ Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowships (next call expected in September) 4-year fellowships funded by the Royal Society, for candidates with a need for flexible support https://royalsociety-org.ezproxy.nottingham.ac.uk/grants-schemes-awards/gra… We would also welcome expression of interest from researchers that would be interested in applying for ERC grants with the CoG as a host. Nottingham University has an excellent track record of transitioning long-term fellows into permanent academic positions Expressions of interest for the long-term fellowships above should be sent to Thomas.Sotiriou[AT]nottingham.ac.uk and should include a CV and a brief description of your general research direction (a draft proposal is not necessary a this stage). For the case of Ernest Rutherford Fellowships and Royal Society URFs, we ask that you do this by July 15, 2021, since we need some time to decide which candidates we plan to support. Postdoctoral fellowships Marie Sklodowska-Curie actions (call open) Postdoctoral fellowship funded by the European Commission. https://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/ Stephen Hawking Fellowships (next call expected in September) 4-year postdoctoral fellowships funded by UKRI https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/stephen-hawking-fellowship/ Royal Astronomical Society and Daphne Jackson Fellowships RAS postdoctoral Fellowships provide support for up to 3 years. (Next call expected in October) The Daphne Jackson Trust offers flexible, part-time, paid Fellowships, normally for two years. (Applications are accepted year round.) https://ras.ac.uk/awards-and-grants/fellowships 1851 Research Fellowships 3-year postdoctoral fellowship funded by the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 https://royalcommission1851.org/fellowships/research-fellowships If you are interested in applying for a Postdoctoral Fellowship with NCoG as a host please contact the member of the centre (see list above) that is closest to your research interests to discuss you application. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Physics, Kyoto, Japan ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=21267 Deadline: 2021-07-18 Location: Kyoto, Japan Additional Information: https://www.yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/news/n355?lang=en-GB Contact: shinji.mukohyama[AT]yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp A post-doctoral position starting October 2021 is available for a suitably qualified individual to work in the Astrophysics and Cosmology Group at Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics, Kyoto University. For the members and activity of the group, please refer to the webpage: https://www.yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en-GB/contents/labs/astro . The position is funded by MEXT KAKENHI Grant Number 17H06359 "New developments of gravity theory research in gravitational wave physics/astronomy" (PI: Shinji Mukohyama). The monthly salary will be approximately 300,000 yen. Eligible for health insurance, employee's pension insurance, employment insurance, workmen's accident compensation insurance. A small amount of research grant will be provided. Depending on research experience, the title of research assistant professor may be granted. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent by the time of the appointment. The appointment will begin on October 1, 2021 and end on September 30, 2022. The applicant should submit the following documents in PDF format by email to Shinji Mukohyama with the subject line "Postdoc application", by July 18, 2021: (1) CV (2) publication list (3) research statement (4) contact details of two references +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Royal Society and STFC 5-year Fellowships, Sheffield, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=21270 Deadline: 2021-07-07 Location: Sheffield, UK Additional Information: https://gravity-cosmology.group.shef.ac.uk/ Contact: s.c.gielen[AT]sheffield.ac.uk The School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Sheffield plans to support applications for five-year fellowships in 2021/22, in particular for the University Research Fellowship and Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship (both funded by the Royal Society) and for the Ernest Rutherford Fellowship (funded by the Science and Technology Facilities Council). These are advanced fellowships targeting early career scientists with some postdoctoral experience, who have the potential to become leaders in their field. Details about these fellowships and the application procedure can be found on the following websites: https://royalsociety.org/grants-schemes-awards/grants/university-research/ https://royalsociety.org/grants-schemes-awards/grants/dorothy-hodgkin-fello… https://stfc.ukri.org/funding/research-grants/funding-opportunities/funding… https://stfc.ukri.org/funding/fellowships/ernest-rutherford-fellowship/ The application deadline for the University Research Fellowship is 7 September 2021, the deadline for the Ernest Rutherford Fellowship is 16 September 2021, and the deadline for the Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship is 10 November 2021. Current members of the School working on Cosmology, Relativity and Gravitation (CRAG) include Sam Dolan, Steffen Gielen, Carsten van de Bruck and Elizabeth Winstanley. Our current research focuses on cosmology and general relativity, black hole physics, quantum field theory on curved spacetime and quantum gravity. We are interested in supporting research proposals that complement our existing research. Expressions of interest should be sent to Dr Steffen Gielen at the address s.c.gielen[AT]sheffield.ac.uk. They should include a full CV and publication list, but a research proposal is not necessary at this stage. We will start reviewing applications after 7 July 2021 and plan to conclude the internal selection process by early August 2021. We are committed to diversity and equality within our community and particularly welcome expressions of interest from minority groups, women, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Computational Scientist, Rhode Island, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=21274 Deadline: 2021-08-15 Location: Kingston, RI, USA Additional Information: https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/8215 Contact: gkhanna[AT]uri.edu The University of Rhode Island is seeking a computational scientist to assist researchers in their use of HPC and other computing systems. A (partial) remote working scenario is a possibility. There would also be the possibility for the hire to join ongoing scientific research efforts and/or even have their own research program. BASIC FUNCTION: Work directly with faculty and students to develop or improve specialized programming and algorithms for high performance and research computing, including big data processing to ensure good use of computational resources as well as good results for faculty and students. Backup to High Performance Computing (HPC) Manager for server administration and HPC Core Facility maintenance. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Database, software, and data workflow installation, maintenance and support. Provide support for the development, use and modification of algorithms and other analysis software (data mining, machine learning, signal processing, mathematical) for the understanding and interpretation of data. Provide assistance to scholars in determining the appropriate and cost-effective environments in which to carry out their research (cloud computing, regional or national data repositories and supercomputers, other federal and institutional research computing resources, etc.), including optimization of research computing software and algorithms. Participate in the training of scholars and students on campus for the use of the HPC and research computing facilities to support research, education and outreach to industrial and governmental partners. Administer, maintain, and program high performance and research computing environment that may include cloud-based systems, as well as local physical and virtual systems. Work with the HPC Manager to proactively and reactively identify and solve operational and software problems. Install and test new equipment and upgrades, as well as cloud-based solutions. Install and develop tools as necessary for system administration. Collaborate with URI Information Security to properly secure the environment and any related information services: cloud-based or on premise. Partner with and assist researchers in grant applications, as appropriate. Collaborate with appropriate university HPC and Research Computing Directors, Council(s) and Committee(s) to ensure understanding of research and educational needs, hardware and software needs, options and tradeoffs. Provide user training workshops and online documentation. Respond to user problems and requests. Assist the CIO and appropriate university Council(s) and Committee(s) in budget development and with short and long-range planning for high performance and research computing. Supervise student workers, as needed. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT: Computer clusters and servers. REQUIRED: 1. Bachelor's degree in a computer science or discipline requiring analytical and computational skills. 2. Minimum three years' experience in programming in at least one of: C, FORTRAN, Python or other major scientific computing language. 3. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communications skills. 4. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills. 5. Demonstrated data and large file systems management. 6. Demonstrated troubleshooting skills. 7. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations. PREFERRED: 1. Master's and/or Ph.D. in computer science or STEM discipline. 2. Demonstrated experience in a large scale (1000+ CPU cores) high performance computing environment. 3. Minimum of two years' experience in Linux systems administration. 4. Demonstrated experience in a university environment. 5. Demonstrated familiarity with schedulers such as SLURM (Simple Linux Utility for Resource Management). 6. Demonstrated familiarity with design of HPC systems. 7. Demonstrated experience scripting in Perl, R, Python or Bash. 8. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of programming languages such as FORTRAN, C or C++. 9. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of parallel programming with OpenMP, MPI, and CUDA. 10. Demonstrated familiarity with virtualization environments for running background research applications. 11. Demonstrated familiarity with Big Data applications. 12. Demonstrated experience with hardware installation. 13. Minimum one year experience in HPC user support and training. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. PhD position in Gravitational-Wave Modeling, MPI for Gravitational Physics, Potsdam, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=21292 Deadline: 2021-08-25 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://www.aei.mpg.de/738217/phd-position-modeling-gravitational-waves-fro… Contact: andre.schirotzek[AT]aei.mpg.de PhD position in modeling gravitational waves from merging black holes in the small-mass ratio limit: The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute, AEI) in Potsdam, Germany, announces the opening of one PhD position in the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Gravitational-Wave Astronomy in Potsdam. The latter is comprised of the AEI's "Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity" division, the AEI's "Computational Relativistic Astrophysics" division, the University of Potsdam, the Humboldt University of Berlin, and the Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics. For this PhD position, we are looking for a student (m/f/d) interested in modeling gravitational-waves emitted during the late inspiral, merger and ringdown of a binary black-hole coalescence in the small-mass ratio limit. The successful candidate will combine analytical techniques to solve the relativistic two-body problem with numerical simulations obtained solving the Einstein equations in the small-mass ratio limit (notably the Teukolsky equations). The results will be used to improve the next-generation waveform models, currently under development, and achieve the high precision required by upcoming LIGO and Virgo observation runs, and future detectors on the ground (Einstein Telescope and Cosmic Explorer) and in space (LISA). Our graduate students are exposed to a variety of research topics and have access to a world-wide research network, including international partner universities (University of Maryland and the Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics at Kyoto University), the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, and the LISA consortium. Students may also participate in building the science case for third generation ground-based detectors, such as the Einstein Telescope and Cosmic Explorer. The two research divisions at the AEI operate three high-performance computer clusters to carry out source modelling and data-analysis studies, and to run numerical-relativity simulations of binary black holes, compact objects with matter, and the core collapse of massive stars. For an overview and curriculum of the IMPRS and its associated research groups, please visit the website of the IMPRS on gravitational-wave astronomy in Potsdam. Successful applicants will conduct their research projects at the AEI in Potsdam, and they will be enrolled either at the University of Potsdam or the Humboldt University in Berlin. The expected duration of the PhD program is three years, and it can be extended to four years in exceptional cases. Applicants are required to have a Master degree (or an equivalent degree) in a topic relevant for the PhD position, e.g., Physics, Mathematics or Astronomy/Astrophysics, by the start of the PhD program. The science campus in Potsdam offers a stimulating research environment with three Max-Planck Institutes and two Fraunhofer Institutes. The city of Potsdam is home to over 40 research institutes, and is located just 30 minutes from the city center of Berlin. Please apply via our online application portal. You will be asked to upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, your university transcripts, a statement of research interests, your MSc thesis (if available), and a list of publications (if applicable). Applicants also need to indicate the names of three referees for recommendation letters. Referees will be notified by email on how to upload the letters. The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics is an equal opportunity 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, or disability. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline for full consideration is August 25th, 2021. Applications will continue to be considered until the position is filled. The expected starting date of the PhD position is as early as the Fall-Winter 2021. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. One PhD and one Postdoctoral Position: Gravitational Wave Probes of Dark Matter and Phase Transitions in Neutron Stars, Frankfurt, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=21303 Deadline: 2021-07-31 Location: Frankfurt, Germany Additional Information: https://crc-tr211.org Contact: sagunski[AT]itp.uni-frankfurt.de The Institute of Theoretical Physics at the Faculty of Physics at Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany, invites applications for a 1 PhD student position (all genders welcome) (E13 TV-G-U, 65%-part-time) and 1 postdoctoral position (all genders welcome) (E13 TV-G-U, 100%-full-time) at the interface of theoretical gravitational wave physics, nuclear astrophysics and numerical relativity, with a starting date as soon as possible. The salary grades are based on the job characteristics of the collective agreement (TV-G-U) applicable to Goethe University. The positions are funded by the DFG Collaborative Research Center CRC-TR 211 "Strong-interaction matter under extreme conditions" as part of the research project B09 on "Probing strong-interaction matter with gravitational waves from neutron-star mergers". Their duration is limited to the funding period of the CRC-TR 211 which ends in June 2025. Job description: The successful candidates will work with Prof. Luciano Rezzolla, Prof. Laura Sagunski and Prof. J��rgen Schaffner-Bielich and pursue cutting-edge research at the interface of gravitational wave physics, nuclear astrophysics and numerical relativity to explore the influence of dark matter on the properties of neutron stars, their merger dynamics and gravitational wave signatures. This will in include in particular modeling dark matter cores and phase transitions in numerical simulations of neutron star binary mergers. The prospective candidates will closely interact with the other members of the CRC-TR 211 and the Astrophysics Groups at the Institute of Theoretical Physics and at the Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies (FIAS). Qualification requirements: The ideal candidates have, respectively, a Master's/PhD degree in physics or astrophysics for the PhD/postdoc position, a strong background in theoretical gravitational wave physics, nuclear astrophysics and/or numerical relativity, and solid knowledge of at least one programming language (Python, C++, Fortran). Experience with general-relativistic numerical simulations is of advantage but not a prerequisite for the PhD position. Application material and deadline: Applications, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a short research summary and outlook, a copy of the Master's/PhD certificate, and two (for PhD) or three (for postodoc) reference letters should be sent electronically to: Mrs Astrid Steidl (steidl(a)itp.uni-frankfurt.de) and CC-ed to rezzolla(a)itp.uni-frankfurt.de, sagunski(a)itp.uni-frankfurt.de and schaffner(a)astro.uni-frankfurt.de. Applicants should also arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent separately to the e-mail addresses above. The application deadline is July 31, 2021. The CRC-TR 211 and Goethe University are strongly committed to equal opportunities and place great importance on ensuring welcoming working conditions and a work-family balance for all its employees. We particularly welcome applications from women and members of underrepresented groups in our field. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12. Multiple Post-docs/Research Fellow positions in Gravitational Wave Science and Technology, Canberra, Australia ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/07/01/multiple-post-docs-research-… Deadline: 2021-07-28 Location: Canberra, Australia Additional Information: https://jobs.anu.edu.au/cw/en/job/540897/postdoctoral-fellow-research-fellow Contact: bram.slagmolen[AT]anu.edu.au The Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics at The Australian National University is seeking to appoint multiple experimental physicists or engineers to share our passion in developing optical instrumentation for precision interferometry for the science goals related to gravitational-wave detection. The projects involved are related to LIGO instrumentation, space-based missions, and third generation gravitational wave detectors such a NEMO. We strongly encourage and support applications from women and from diverse backgrounds for these positions. Application closing date is 28 July 2021. Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.13. PhD Position in Quantum Gravity, Nijmegen, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=21317 Deadline: 2021-09-08 Location: Nijmegen, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.hef.ru.nl/~rloll/Web/jobs/jobs.html Contact: r.loll[AT]science.ru.nl A PhD position in Quantum Gravity is available at Radboud's Institute for Mathematics, Astrophysics and Particle Physics (IMAPP) under the supervision of Prof. Renate Loll. The research is aimed at improving our quantitative understanding of four-dimensional quantum gravity and quantum spacetime in a nonperturbative, near-Planckian regime, including matter interactions, and using a combination of numerical and analytical tools. The successful candidate will become part of a large and active research group in quantum and classical/strong gravity, comprising senior members J. Ambjorn (part-time), B. Bonga, T. Budd, B. Dittrich (part-time/visitor), B. Krishnan, R. Loll and F. Saueressig, and a sizeable group of PhD students and postdocs. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. New book: Seven Fundamental Concepts in Spacetime Physics (SpringerBriefs in Physics) ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/06/15/new-book-springerbriefs-in-p… Additional Information: https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783030756376 The book presents seven fundamental concepts in spacetime physics mostly by following Hermann Minkowski's revolutionary ideas summarized in his 1908 lecture "Space and Time." These concepts are: spacetime, inertial and accelerated motion in spacetime physics, the origin and nature of inertia in spacetime physics, relativistic mass, gravitation, gravitational waves, and black holes. They have been selected because they appear to be causing most misconceptions and confusion in spacetime physics. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Living Reviews in Relativity: "Relativistic fluid dynamics: physics for many different scales" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/06/24/living-reviews-in-relativity… Additional Information: https://www.springer.com/gp/livingreviews/relativity The open-access journal Living Reviews in Relativity has published an updated review article on 24 June 2021: Nils Andersson and Gregory L. Comer, "Relativistic fluid dynamics: physics for many different scales", Living Rev Relativ 24, 3 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41114-021-00031-6 Major revision; updated and expanded the 2007 edition. Change details: This revision represents a significant revision/update of the review. We have expanded the discussion to make it more pedagogical (introducing new sections on thermodynamics and matter equations of state as well as general variational principles), added sections to account for more physics (electromagnetism, elasticity and heat conductivity) and made contact with state of the art numerical relativity simulations and a range of issues (from cosmology to AdS/CFT and field theory models). The discussion of the relevant literature has been expanded by the addition of more than 300 new references. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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[Hyperspace-list] Hyperspace Bulletin for June 2021
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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Global meeting of the GWVerse COST action, Lisbon, Portugal 1.2. Gravitex 2021: International Conference on Gravitation- Theory and Experiment (online) 1.3. 14th Edoardo Amaldi Conference on Gravitational Waves (online) 1.4. Singularity theorems, causality and all that; a tribute to Roger Penrose (online) 1.5. The 24th Capra Meeting, Waterloo, Canada (2nd announcement) 1.6. Regular black holes in quantum gravity and beyond - from theory to shadow observations (online) 1.7. Online Philosophy of Lambda workshop (online) 1.8. ICTS summer school on GW astronomy (online) 1.9. "Quarks" workshop: Quantum Gravity and Cosmology (online) 1.10. "Quarks" workshop: Modification of Gravity: Theories and Observations (online) 1.11. Detection and Analysis of Gravitational Waves in the Era of Multi-Messenger Astronomy: From Mathematical Modelling to Machine Learning, Oaxaca, Mexico 1.12. North American EinsteinToolkit Virtual School (online) 1.13. Spanish Portuguese Relativity Meeting 2021 (EREP2021; online) - 2nd announcement 2. Jobs 2.1. Postdoctoral position at UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico 2.2. Assistant Professor in Astroparticle Physics at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, USA 2.3. Postdoctoral Researcher in Experimental High Energy Nuclear Physics, Lawrence, Kansas, USA 2.4. Assistant Professor in Theoretical Physics, Krakow, Poland 2.5. Visiting Professorship at Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics, Kyoto, Japan 2.6. Faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level, L'Aquila, Italy 3. News 3.1. 2021 Awards for Essays on Gravitation (results) 3.2. 2022 Awards for Essays on Gravitation 3.3. The Twenty-Second Release of the Einstein Toolkit 3.4. Sixteenth Marcel Grossmann Meeting on General Relativity (MG16, 3rd announcement, online) ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Global meeting of the GWVerse COST action, Lisbon, Portugal --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/05/05/global-meeting-of-the-gwvers… Starting: 2021-08-30 to 2021-09-03 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Additional Information: https://gwverse.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/activities/global-meeting-gwverse-cost-a… Contact: david.hilditch[AT]tecnico.ulisboa.pt Dear friends and colleagues, We are happy to announce the 2021 GWverse meeting, to be held in Lisbon, Portugal, 30 Aug - 03 September 2021. For further details, including instructions for registration, please see the webpage https://gwverse.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/activities/global-meeting-gwverse-cost-a… In 2016, a short time before the announcement of the first gravitational-wave detection, a cross-disciplinary initiative in Europe led to the establishment of the new CA16104 COST networking Action on "Black holes, gravitational waves and fundamental physics" ("GWverse"). GWverse aims to maintain and consolidate leadership in black-hole physics and gravitational-wave science. The Action supports the training of the next generation of leaders in the field, and the very first "native" GW/multi-messenger astronomers, ready to tackle the challenges of high-precision GW astronomy with ground and space-based detectors. The fourth and final global meeting of the Action will be a hybrid meeting. The meeting will be remote (via Zoom), with its core programme taking place in the afternoons, from 30 Aug - 03 September 2021. However, for those willing and able to be in Lisbon in person, there will be additional sessions in the morning in the wonderful academy of Sciences of Lisbon. A meeting of the board of the action is scheduled for the morning of Aug 30. There are no conference fees, and COST can provide financial support (as a daily allowance) to some participants, upon request and on a first-come first-served basis. All the best, Vitor Cardoso and David Hilditch (On behalf of the local organizing committee) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. Gravitex 2021: International Conference on Gravitation- Theory and Experiment (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/05/09/gravitex-2021-international-… Starting: 2021-08-09 to 2021-08-12 Location: Durban, South Africa Additional Information: https://astro.ukzn.ac.za/~gravitex2021/ Contact: hansrajs[AT]ukzn.ac.za Gravitex 2021: International Conference on Gravitation - Theory and Experiment will be hosted by the Astrophysics Research Centre of the University of KwaZulu Natal, Durban, South Africa from 9 to 12 August 2021 online by Zoom. The conference will explore the interface between the theoretical foundations of gravity, including modifications of the standard theory, recent observational highlights, and their interconnection. The programme will be hosted online via the Zoom platform. Details will be posted on the conference website. The format of the conference will involve Plenary General talks of 30 - 45 minute duration as well as Plenary Focused talks of 30 minutes duration by leading researchers in gravitation. Contributed talks (20 minutes) and posters (8 minutes presentation with at most 3 slides) will also be welcomed. Important dates regarding abstract submission and other information is contained on the conference website https://astro.ukzn.ac.za/~gravitex2021/. Please note that there is NO REGISTRATION FEE. Confirmed plenary speakers include: Latham Boyle (Perimeter Institute, Canada), Martin Bucher (University of Paris/CNRS, France), Rong Gen Cai (Academy of Sciences, China), Naresh Dadhich (IUCAA, India), George Ellis (University of Cape Town, South Africa), Nick Kaiser (ENS, France), Roy Maartens (University of the Western Cape, South Africa), Amanda Weltman (University of Cape Town, South Africa), Alan Coley (Dalhousie University, Canada), Alexei Starobinsky ( Landau Institute for Theoretical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences), Luis Herrera (University of Salamanca, Spain), Salvatore Capozziello (University of Naples Federico II), Sushant G. Ghosh (Centre for Theoretical Physics, Jamia Milia Islamia), Matthew Hilton (Astrophysics Research Centre, University of KwaZulu Natal), Kavilan Moodley (Astrophysics Research Centre, University of KwaZulu Natal), Francisco Lobo (University of Lisbon, Portugal), Narayan Banerjee (IIESER, Kolkata, India), Sergey Chervon (Ulyanovsk State Pedagogical University, Russia). The list of Plenary speakers is being updated regularly as confirmations are received. The latest list is on the conference website. Delegates are kindly requested to complete the Registration formalities on our website. Opportunity to submit an abstract and talk title will be available again after Registration. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. 14th Edoardo Amaldi Conference on Gravitational Waves (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=21100 Starting: 2021-07-19 to 2021-07-23 Location: (online) Additional Information: https://www.amaldi14.org/ Contact: info[AT]ozgrav.org Amaldi14 is the premier forum for the fields of gravitational wave science and gravitational wave detection. Following the first detection of gravitational waves in 2015, followed by the first observations of the collision of two neutron stars in 2017, the field has been expanding rapidly to exploit this new window on the Universe. Held biannually, the Amaldi meetings are more important than ever before for bringing together the diverse and emergent research associated with gravitational waves from across the world. They are organized under the auspices of the Gravitational Wave International Committee (GWIC). The conference addresses the full range of gravitational wave science, including future detectors. Emphasis will be placed on the connection between gravitational wave science and the fields of observational astrophysics and multi-messenger astronomy, and progress in modelling waveforms arising from various astrophysical sources. Amaldi14 will be held as a virtual event on July 19-23, 2021. Further information including the program of science talks and parallel sessions, poster sessions will be continuously updated on our website. Please ensure you register for the event, and we look forward to see you (virtually) in July! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. Singularity theorems, causality and all that; a tribute to Roger Penrose (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/05/10/singularity-theorems-causali… Starting: 2021-06-14 to 2021-06-18 Location: online Additional Information: https://sites.google.com/unifi.it/scri21/ Contact: ettore.minguzzi[AT]unifi.it Last December Roger Penrose was awarded (one half of) the 2020 Nobel prize for "the discovery that black hole formation is a robust prediction of the general theory of relativity", that is, for his 1965 gravitational collapse singularity theorem. Unfortunately, this important news came during the Covid-19 emergency which prevented this event to be celebrated as deserved. Jointly with his 1963 study of the conformal boundary, Penrose's 1965 theorem marked the beginning of causality methods in mathematical relativity giving impulse to mathematical relativity itself. This meeting is meant to honor Roger Penrose's accomplishments in mathematical relativity, particularly his use of global differential geometric methods in general relativity. Given the extent of Penrose's contributions, the idea is to focus just on the following themes more closely related to the Nobel prize motivation and to Penrose's mathematical methods: 1) Causality theory and singularity theorems (including abstract frameworks, low differentiability studies, weakened energy conditions) 2) Causal/conformal boundaries 3) Cosmic censorship (mostly from a differential geometric viewpoint) Our goal is to gather researchers who use in their work Penrose's differential geometric methods or who have an interest in them and some perspectives to share. We wish that this meeting could summarize the present status of mathematical relativity research in the above areas. While the deadline for abstract submissions is May 20, 2021, late submissions might be considered. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. The 24th Capra Meeting, Waterloo, Canada (2nd announcement) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=21107 Starting: 2021-06-07 to 2021-06-11 Location: Waterloo, Canada Additional Information: https://events.perimeterinstitute.ca/event/7/ Contact: smohl[AT]perimeterinstitute.ca This is a second announcement for "The 24th Capra meeting on Radiation Reaction in General Relativity", which will be held virtually via Perimeter Institute from June 7-11, 2021. Registration for this event closes on Friday May 21. Abstract's submission will also close on this date. The Capra meeting is an annual workshop on the topic of radiation reaction in general relativity. The primary focus of these workshops is the development of self-force techniques to model extreme mass ratio inspirals and further our understanding of the two-body problem in General Relativity. This proposed format of this week-long conference will consist of one review talk each day (approximately 40 minutes), several contributed talks (approximately 15-20 minutes) daily, and one discussion session (approximately 60-100 minutes) daily. The format might vary somewhat depending on the number of online submissions. Confirmed invited speakers include Bernard Whiting, Katie Breivik, Maarten van de Meent, and Eva Hackmann among others. For the first time, there will also be an invited talk on equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) - please note the EDI tab on the website for more information from the Capra EDI Team, At Capra, we provide equal opportunities regardless of gender, age, race, disability, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, civil status, or family status. We urge all those with an interest in research on self-force and extreme mass-ratio inspirals to register for this meeting and submit an abstract for a presentation. Past and current attendees should encourage a broad spectrum of their colleagues to apply. We hope that you will be able to join us at this exciting event and look forward to seeing you online in June 2021! Anna Heffernan, Perimeter Institute and University of Guelph Beatrice Bonga, Radboud University Nijmegen Daniel Siegel, Perimeter Institute and University of Guelph Eric Poisson, University of Guelph Erik Schnetter, Perimeter Institute Huan Yang, Perimeter Institute and University of Guelph Luis Lehner, Perimeter Institute +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. Regular black holes in quantum gravity and beyond - from theory to shadow observations (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=21116 Starting: 2021-10-18 to 2021-10-22 Location: online Additional Information: https://sites.google.com/view/regular-bh-shadows-workshop/home Contact: eichhorn[AT]cp3.sdu.dk Now is a defining time for black-hole research on three fronts: First, observations by the Event Horizon Telescope enable horizon-scale-probes of black-hole geometries. Second, studies of regular black holes have given rise to potential observational features on the one hand and questions of dynamical stability on the other hand. Third, several quantum-gravity proposals have motivated regular black-hole metrics. These developments suggest that it is time to bring the relevant communities together for an intensive discussion of regular black holes, their status in and beyond quantum gravity, and the observational prospects for their shadows. The aim of the workshop is to trigger constructive discussions that engage these different communities that, when brought together, may bridge from fundamental theory development in gravity all the way to observations. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. Online Philosophy of Lambda workshop (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=21133 Starting: 2021-06-16 to 2021-06-16 Location: online Additional Information: https://www.history-and-philosophy-of-physics.com/events.html Contact: jdobosze[AT]uni-bonn.de ONLINE PHILOSOPHY OF LAMBDA WORKSHOP Wednesday 16th of June 2021 Online via Zoom This online workshop focuses on various philosophical aspects of Lambda, i.e., dark energy / the cosmological constant / vacuum energy. Info and free registration (by 8 June): https://www.history-and-philosophy-of-physics.com/events.html All times below are in CEST. 14:30-15:30: Nora Mills Boyd (Siena College) "Do's and Don'ts from DES: Epistemic challenges in combining constraints from multiple dark energy probes" 15:45-16:45: Genco Guralp (San Diego State University) "Dark Energy Measurements with Type Ia Supernovae: Mapping the Systematic Uncertainty Terrain" 17:00-19:00: Debate - The Cosmological Constant Problem Adam Koberinski (University of Waterloo and University of Bonn) Mike Schneider (University of Pittsburgh) David Wallace (University of Pittsburgh) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. ICTS summer school on GW astronomy (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=21143 Starting: 2021-07-05 to 2021-07-16 Location: Virtual on Zoom (hosted by ICTS, Bangalore) Additional Information: https://www.icts.res.in/program/gws2021 Contact: gwschool[AT]icts.res.in This year's ICTS summer school on gravitational-wave (GW) astronomy will be held from 05 to 16 July 2021. Due to the ongoing COVID pandemic, the school will be held online. Applications for the school are now open. This year's school will focus on the stochastic GW background from the early universe as well as produced by astrophysical sources. Courses: - Stochastic GW background from the early universe (Shi Pi, Chinese Academy of Sciences & Kavli IPMU, Japan) - Stochastic astrophysical foreground from compact binary mergers (Vuc Mandic, University of Minnesota, USA) Each course will feature 5 lectures and 5 tutorials, 90 mins each. The school is primarily meant for graduate students and postdocs in gravitational physics and related fields. A small number of highly motivated senior undergraduates can also be considered. Basic understanding of general relativity is a prerequisite for the courses. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.9. "Quarks" workshop: Quantum Gravity and Cosmology (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/05/24/quarks-online-workshop-quant… Starting: 2021-06-04 to 2021-06-08 Location: Additional Information: https://indico.quarks.ru/event/2020/overview Contact: quarks2020[AT]gmail.com The workshop "Quantum Gravity and Cosmology" will take place online from June 4 to June 8, 2021. It is dedicated to the centennial jubilee of A.D. Sakharov and embraces the areas of quantum field theory, quantum gravity and cosmology that were pioneered and advanced by Sakharov at the dawn of these subjects. The main objective of the workshop is to assess our current understanding of the quantization of gravity, its applications to physics of early and present day Universe, including inflation theory and dark energy problem, black hole physics and the problem of information loss, and also to discuss the observational status of these subjects and their interplay with recent advances in effective field theory, higher spin and string theory. Speakers will be selected by the workshop conveners: D. Nesterov and A. Barvinsky. If you want to attend the workshop, please fill in the registration form: https://indico.quarks.ru/event/2020/overview "Quarks" conferences on high-energy physics take place biennially since 1980 in various historical and cultural places of Russia. Due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic the current conference was reformatted into a set of six thematic "Quarks" workshops that will be held online in June 2021. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.10. "Quarks" workshop: Modification of Gravity: Theories and Observations (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/05/24/quarks-online-workshop-modif… Starting: 2021-06-09 to 2021-06-11 Location: Additional Information: https://indico.quarks.ru/event/2020/overview Contact: quarks2020[AT]gmail.com The workshop "Modification of Gravity: Theories and Observations" will take place online from June 9 to June 11, 2021. Its program is aimed to cover recent progress in modified gravity theories. The topics of the workshop include development of modified gravity theories; their consistency and properties; applications to cosmology, black hole physics, and wormholes; observational constraints and signatures. Workshop speakers will be selected by the conveners: E. Babichev and V. Rubakov. If you are planning to attend the workshop, please fill in the registration form: https://indico.quarks.ru/event/2020/overview "Quarks" conferences on high-energy physics take place biennially since 1980 in various historical and cultural places of Russia. Due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic the current conference was reformatted into a set of six thematic "Quarks" workshops that will be held online in June 2021. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.11. Detection and Analysis of Gravitational Waves in the Era of Multi-Messenger Astronomy: From Mathematical Modelling to Machine Learning, Oaxaca, Mexico --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=21163 Starting: 2021-11-14 to 2021-11-19 Location: Oaxaca, Mexico Additional Information: http://www.birs.ca/events/2021/5-day-workshops/21w5066 Contact: 21w5066[AT]gmail.com The Casa Matematica Oaxaca (CMO) will host the workshop "Detection and Analysis of Gravitational Waves in the Era of Multi-Messenger Astronomy: From Mathematical Modelling to Machine Learning" in Oaxaca, Mexico, from November 14 to November 19, 2021. Gravitational waves are a new way to explore the sky and uncover the deepest mysteries of the Universe. The aim of this workshop is to provide researchers with a forum to present recent progress in the field and discuss its future, from mathematical modelling of gravitational-wave sources to integration of data analysis techniques with machine learning. The format of the workshop will be hybrid with a mix of online and in-person participation. There is no registration fee to attend, but registration is required. If you are interested in attending, please register at the conference website before November 1st, 2021. However, due to covid-19 restrictions in-person attendance will be limited, therefore we ask you to register as soon as possible. Early-career scientists and students are particularly encouraged to attend. For updates and other important information, please visit the conference website. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.12. North American EinsteinToolkit Virtual School (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/05/24/north-american-einsteintoolk… Starting: 2021-07-26 to 2021-07-30 Location: Urbana, USA Additional Information: https://einsteintoolkit.github.io/et2021uiuc/ Contact: workshop[AT]einsteintoolkit.org We are planning to have an online (Zoom) Einstein Toolkit Workshop at UIUC July 26th to 30th 2021. Registration is required, but it is also free. Topics covered include: Writing code for the Einstein Toolkit, Generating and using initial data produced by LORENE, CarpetX, analyzing data produced by the Einstein Toolkit. Attendees are encouraged to sign up for short presentations. Please see the school website for details and registration information. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.13. Spanish Portuguese Relativity Meeting 2021 (EREP2021; online) - 2nd announcement --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/05/28/spanish-portuguese-relativit… Starting: 2021-09-13 to 2021-09-16 Location: online Additional Information: http://erep2021.web.ua.pt/ Contact: erep2021[AT]ua.pt The Spanish-Portuguese Relativity Meetings are annual conferences on General Relativity and Gravitation that date back to 1977. They are organized each year by one of the different groups doing research on Relativity and Gravitation in Portugal and Spain. The 2021 meeting will be hosted by the gravity group at the University of Aveiro. In 2021, we celebrate the outstanding developments of the field, from the observations of gravitational waves and black hole imaging to the theoretical developments in modeling and fundamental issues. This new golden era of strong gravity is attested by the three Nobel physics prizes in the last four years: in 2017 for gravitational waves (Barish, Thorne, Weiss), in 2019 for Cosmology (Peebles) and in 2020 for black holes (Genzel, Ghez, Penrose). Due to the ongoing pandemia, the meeting will take place online. Further information will be given closer to the event. Organizing Committee: C. Herdeiro (Chair), J. Delgado, A. Morais, J. Oliveira, A. Pombo, E. Radu, N. Santos Scientific Committee: Vitor Cardoso, Jose A. Font, Carlos Herdeiro, Ruth Lazkos, Jose S. Lemos Administrative Support: Cristina Grosso Email Contact: erep2021[AT]ua.pt Important Dates 12th April 2021: First Announcement; Registration Open. 16th July 2021: Deadline for Abstract Submission. 13th September 2021: Beginning of EREP 2021. 16th September 2021: End of EREP 2021. Plenary Speakers: Sonia Anton (University of Aveiro, Portugal) Juan Garcia Bellido (Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, Spain) Geoffrey Compere (Universite' Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium) Pedro Cunha (University of Aveiro, Portugal) Will East (Perimeter Institute, Canada) Jutta Kunz (University of Oldenburg, Germany) Jose Natario (University of Lisbon, Portugal) Luciano Rezzolla (Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany) Nico Sanchis-Gual (University of Lisbon, Portugal) Alicia Sintes (Universidad de las Islas Baleares, Spain) Thomas Sotiriou (University of Nottingham, UK), TBC Frederic Vincent (Observatoire de Paris, France) Elizabeth Winstanley (University of Sheffield, UK) Venue: Online. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Postdoctoral position at UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=21079 Deadline: 2021-05-31 Location: Mexico City, Mexico Additional Information: https://www.nucleares.unam.mx/depto_gravitacion.php Contact: celia.escamilla[AT]nucleares.unam.mx The Institute for Nuclear Sciences of UNAM, has openings, twice a year (middle January and May each year), for postdoctoral fellows in its fields of study. The positions are for one year, renewable for a second one, depending upon funding and performance, and they carry a competitive monthly stipend, as well as basic health insurance for the postdoctoral fellow and her/his dependents. Applicants interested to work at the Department of Gravitation and Field Theory in any of the following areas are encouraged to apply: classical and quantum aspects of gravitation, numerical relativity, theoretical and precision cosmology, mathematical physics, quantum field theory, lattice QCD, biophysics, and complex systems. The faculty members are Miguel Alcubierre, Wolfgang Bietenholz, Yuri Bonder, Chryssomalis Chryssomalakos, Celia Escamilla-Rivera, Jemal Guven, Dario Nunez, Nestor Ortiz, Hernando Quevedo, Marcos Rosenbaum, Marcelo Salgado, Christopher Stephens, Daniel Sudarsky, Roberto Sussman and Alexander Turbiner - there is also a number of postdoctoral fellows and graduate students. Applications (full CV, publication list and research statement) should be send via the email to celia.escamilla[AT]nucleares.unam.mx (with copy to fengari[AT]nucleares.unam.mx) by the closing date (2021-05-31). Applicants should also arrange for up to three reference letters signed to be sent by email, to arrive by the same date. Succesful applicants will be expected to have a PhD in Theoretical Physics (no longer than 3 years before the starting date of the position) and be particularly knowledgeable of recent progress or activity in this area. Applicants will also be required to work independently, have strong analytical skills and be an effective team player. Informal enquiries should be addressed to Dr Celia Escamilla-Rivera (Head of the Department), email: celia.escamilla[AT]nucleares.unam.mx +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Assistant Professor in Astroparticle Physics at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=21088 Deadline: 2021-08-20 Location: Lawrence, Kansas, USA Additional Information: https://employment.ku.edu/academic/19038BR Contact: kuapsearch2020[AT]ku.edu The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Kansas (KU) seeks applicants for an Assistant Professorship in astroparticle physics to begin as early as January 1, 2022. The KU astroparticle physics group's research program focuses on radio-wave detection of ultra-high energy cosmic rays and neutrinos. Qualifying candidates must have a doctorate degree in physics or a closely related discipline. A strong record of research and commitment to excellence in teaching are required. Candidates with research interests in radio-frequency instrumentation or areas closely related to it and compatible with the existing efforts, and equipment, in the department are particularly encouraged to apply. The University of Kansas is dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working and learning environment. Individuals who are committed to furthering these causes are encouraged to apply. We especially welcome applicants from groups traditionally underrepresented in Physics and Astronomy. This includes, but is not limited to, women, racial and ethnic underrepresented minorities, and LGBTQIA individuals as well as those residing at the intersection of these axes. In addition, candidates with experience and/or demonstrated potential to effectively contribute to a diverse and inclusive learning environment are especially encouraged to apply. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups in higher education. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the time of appointment. Lawrence, KS is an excellent plan to live. It is an affordable and progressive city with a lively arts and music scene, excellent schools, high quality restaurants, economical living, and a diverse cultural mix. It is also only an hour drive from downtown Kansas City. For a complete announcement and to apply online, go to https://www.employment.ku.edu/academic/19038BR. A complete application includes the following materials: cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research statement (up to five pages), a teaching statement (up to two pages), and the names, e-mail addresses, and contact information for at least three references. Applicants should arrange for three letters of reference to be sent electronically to Professor Hume Feldman, Chair, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Kansas, kuapsearch2020[AT]ku.edu. Initial review of applications will begin August 20, 2021. For full consideration, all application documents and reference letters must be received before this date. Late applications will be accepted as long as needed to identify a qualified 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, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's 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: Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, IOA[AT]ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, 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 (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Postdoctoral Researcher in Experimental High Energy Nuclear Physics, Lawrence, Kansas, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=21111 Deadline: 2021-05-25 Location: Lawrence, Kansas, USA Additional Information: http://employment.ku.edu/staff/19089BR Contact: jdtt(a)ku.edu Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research associate position in experimental high energy nuclear physics with the University of Kansas beginning as early as June 14, 2021. Postdoctoral researcher candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in physics by date of appointment and research experience in experimental particle or nuclear physics or a related experimental field. The person would work with the University of Kansas group on physics data analysis and detector operation and development for the ALICE experiment. Candidates with relevant interests and experience are sought. The University of Kansas ALICE group is pursuing a broad and exciting research program, with elements including detector development and operation for the ALICE experiment. The group's analysis efforts have a particular focus on studies of the initial stage of protons and ions via photon-induced physics processes. The post-doctoral researcher would be expected to participate in many of these activities, taking a leadership role in advancing the group's research program, interacting with and mentoring students, and engaging in creative and independent thought. The person may be stationed at CERN, in Geneva, Switzerland or at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. For more information and to apply go to http://employment.ku.edu/staff/19089BR Initial review of applications will begin May 25, 2021 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants has been identified. Inquiries can be made by email to jdtt[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, retaliation, gender identity, gender expression and genetic information in the University's programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and is the University's 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. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Assistant Professor in Theoretical Physics, Krakow, Poland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=21119 Deadline: 2021-06-06 Location: Krakow, Poland Additional Information: https://fais.uj.edu.pl/documents/41628/147898878/Konkurs+na+stanowisko+adiu… Contact: wydzial.fais[AT]uj.edu.pl Rector of the Jagiellonian University announces a competitive selection process for the post of an ASSISTANT PROFESSOR in the research and teaching staff member group at the Institute of Theoretical Physics starting October 1, 2021 at the latest Academic field: theoretical physics The Institute of Theoretical Physics investigates a wide scope of areas in theoretical physics: Complex Systems, Condensed Matter Theory, Field Theory, General Relativity and Astrophysics, Mathematical Physics, Quantum Gravity, Statistical Physics, Theoretical Atomic Physics and Quantum Physics, Particle Physics and String Theory. The faculty consists of more than 30 Professors of theoretical physics and it is a part of the Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science at the Jagiellonian University. The candidates must hold the PhD degree in theoretical physics. We expect from the candidates: strong interest in research, significant research achievements confirmed by a good publication record, ability to carry out independent research and experience in teaching work. International research experience, participation and leading positions in research grants will be advantageous. The successful candidates will join one of the active research groups at the Institute according to their research interests, carry out research in theoretical physics, and take part in teaching activities in Polish and/or English at the Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science at the Jagiellonian University. The detailed information about formal conditions of the application may be found at the Faculty webpage or it may be obtained upon request to wydzial.fais[AT]uj.edu.pl The deadline for applications: June 6, 2021, 23:59 Warsaw time. Selected candidates will be invited for remote presentations and interviews. The competitive selection process will be concluded by June 16, 2021 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Visiting Professorship at Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics, Kyoto, Japan ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=21173 Deadline: 2021-08-01 Location: Kyoto, Japan Additional Information: https://www.yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/news/n352?lang=en-GB Contact: director[AT]yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp Visiting Professorship at Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics, Kyoto University, invites applications and/or nominations for a visiting-professorship in the field of theoretical physics for the period from 1 April, 2023 to 31 March, 2024. The appointment will be made for three months (or more). The salary will be determined according to the pay scale of Kyoto University. The deadline for applications or nominations is 1st August, 2021. A letter of application should be accompanied by a curriculum vitae and a list of publications. In addition, please inform us regarding all possible periods of stay at YITP. All correspondence should be addressed to: Prof. Sinya Aoki Director Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics Kyoto University Kyoto 606-8502, JAPAN e-mail: director_{AT}_yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp *replace _{AT}_ to "@" +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level, L'Aquila, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=21183 Deadline: 2021-07-31 Location: L'Aquila, Italy Additional Information: https://www.gssi.it/communication/announcements/item/12532 Contact: eoi-phys[AT]gssi.it Call for Expressions of Interest in Faculty Positions in the Physics Division of the GSSI Gran Sasso Science Institute The Physics Division of the Gran Sasso Science Institute (GSSI) invites expressions of interest for faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level (Tenure Track) from highly qualified scholars worldwide with an interest in research activity for Underground experiments at Laboratori Nazionali del Gran Sasso (LNGS). The GSSI Physics Division hosts scientists carrying out interdisciplinary research on a variety of subjects, ranging from underground Particle Physics, gravitational wave Astronomy, Multi-messenger astrophysics, High Energy Astrophysics, Cosmic Rays and Cosmology. The GSSI is a Center for Advanced Studies, with a prominent program of graduate courses. About 40 Physics Graduate Students from all over the world are at GSSI at any given time, and part of the duties of the Faculty is to provide teaching and supervision of their research activity. Interdisciplinary projects aimed at increasing the connections with other Ph.D. Courses at GSSI (mathematics, computer science and social science) are strongly encouraged. The GSSI announces two tenure-track positions this year. The present call for expressions of interest is aimed at probing the community of scientists at international level that might want to join the GSSI faculty. The experimental activities at LNGS of interest for this call include searches for Neutrinoless Double Beta Decay (CUORE, CUPID, LEGEND) and Dark Matter (DarkSide-20k, COSINUS). Also, R&D for future directional dark mass experiments is being pursued at GSSI. Candidates willing to work in the exciting GSSI atmosphere, as tenure track Assistant Professors, are required to have a doctoral degree in physics or related fields prior to the appointment, with a proven record of achievements, a clear potential to promote and lead research activities and a specific interest in teaching at the graduate and postgraduate level to a small set of particularly skilled students. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. 2021 Awards for Essays on Gravitation (results) ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/05/15/2021-awards-for-essays-on-gr… Additional Information: http://www.gravityresearchfoundation.org Gravity Research Foundation The trustees are pleased to announce the Awards for Essays for 2021. 1. $4,000 - The Elastic Vacuum by Samir D. Mathur, Department of Physics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210; e-mail: mathur.16[AT]osu.edu 2. $700 - Quantum Gravity Phenomenology in the Infrared by Laurent Freidel[1], Jerzy Kowalski-Glikman[2][3], Robert G. Leigh[4], and Djordje Minic[5], [1]Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, 31 Caroline St. N., Waterloo ON, Canada, [2]Institute for Theoretical Physics, University of Wroclaw, Pl. Maksa Borna 9, 50-204 Wroclaw, Poland, [3]National Centre for Nuclear Research, Pasteura 7, 02-093 Warsaw, Poland, [4]Illinois Center for Advanced Studies of the Universe & Department of Physics, University of Illinois, 1110 West Green St., Urbana IL 61801, [5]Department of Physics, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061; e-mail: lfreidel[AT]perimeterinstitute.ca, jerzy.kowalski-glikman[AT]uwr.edu.pl, rgleigh[AT]illinois.edu, dminic[AT]vt.edu 3. $600 - The Quantum Emission of an Alive Black Hole by J. A. Rueda[1][2][3][4][5] and R. Ruffini[1][2][6], [1]ICRANet, Piazza della Repubblica 10, I-65122 Pescara, Italy, [2]ICRA, Dipartimento di Fisica, Sapienza Universita' di Roma, P.le Aldo Moro 5, I-00185 Rome, Italy, [3]ICRANet-Ferrara, Dipartimento di Fisica e Scienze della Terra, Universita' degli Studi di Ferrara, Via Saragat 1, I-44122 Ferrara, Italy, [4]Dipartimento di Fisica e Scienze della Terra, Universita' degli Studi di Ferrara, Via Saragat 1, I-44122 Ferrara, Italy, [5]INAF, Istituto de Astrofisica e Planetologia Spaziali, Via Fosso del Cavaliere 100, 00133 Rome, Italy, [6]INAF, Viale del Parco Mellini 84, 00136 Rome Italy; e-mail: jorge.rueda[AT]icra.it, ruffini[AT]icra.it 4. $500 - Einstein-Hilbert Action, with Quantum Corrections, from the Planck Scale Coarse-Graining of the Spacetime Microstructure by T. Padmanabhan, IUCAA, Post Bag 4, Ganeshkhind, Pune - 411 007, India; email: paddy[AT]iucaa.in 5. $400 - Euclidean Gravity and Holography by Daniel Harlow[1] and Edgar Shaghoulian[2], [1]Center for Theoretical Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, [2]David Rittenhouse Laboratory, University of Pennsylvania, 209 S. 33rd Street, Philadelphia PA, 19104; e-mail: harlow[AT]mit.edu, eshag[AT]sas.upenn.edu Selected for Honorable Mention this year were (listed in alphabetical order): Stephen L. Adler; Ivan Agullo, Vitor Cardoso, Adrian del Rio, Michele Maggiore, and Jorge Pullin; Dharam Vir Ahluwalia; Aghil Alaee, Marcus Khuri, and Hari Kunduri; Steven A. Balbus; Souvik Banerjee, Ulf Danielsson, and Suvendu Giri; Ning Bao and Elizabeth Wildenhain; Mauricio Bellini; Robert Brandenberger, Lavinia Heisenberg, and Jakob Robnik; Ram Brustein and Yotam Sherf; Luca Buoninfante; Xavier Calmet and Folkert Kuipers; Raul Carballo-Rubio, Francesco Di Filippo, and Stefano Liberati; Ashkbiz Danehkar, Hassan Alshal, and Thomas L. Curtright; Saurya Das and Sourav Sur; Joshua Erlich; Arthur E. Fischer; Yonadav Barry Ginat; E.I. Guendelman; Shahar Hod; Aden Jowsey and Matt Visser; John R. Klauder; Jose' Ademir Sales Lima and Pedro Eleuterio Mendonca Almeida; Philip D. Mannheim and John W. Moffat; Donald Marolf and Henry Maxfield; Frank Saueressig, Mina Galis, Jesse Daas, and Amir Khosravi; Susan M Scott and Ben W Whale; Tejinder P. Singh; W.M. Stuckey, Timothy McDevitt, and Michael Silberstein; F. Tamburini, F. Feleppa, and B. Thide'; Wanpeng Tan; C.S. Unnikrishnan and George T. Gillies; Nicolas Valdes-Meller; Ram Gopal Vishwakarma; Aron C. Wall; Asher Yahalom. This announcement and abstracts of award-winning and honorable mention essays are posted on our web site, http://www.gravityresearchfoundation.org. The five award-winning essays are also posted on our web site and will be published in the October 2021 SPECIAL ISSUE of the International Journal of Modern Physics D (IJMPD). ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. 2022 Awards for Essays on Gravitation ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/05/24/2022-awards-for-essays-on-gr… Additional Information: https://www.gravityresearchfoundation.org In 2022, for our seventy-third competition, the trustees of the Gravity Research Foundation are offering five awards for short essays for stimulating thought and encouraging work on the phenomenon of gravitation. The stipulations follow: (1) We will make these Awards on May 15, 2022 for the best and most well-written essays about gravitation, its theory, applications, or effects. Essays must be 10 pages or fewer using double-spacing, 12-point font and 1-inch margins including a small number of diagrams, tables and equations. Title and reference pages are additional and not included in the page count. The subject matter may or may not be original research. The essay competition is not intended to replace a research journal where the detailed results of original research are submitted. Essays should not give lengthy detailed mathematical calculations nor detailed descriptions of an experimental setup. Essay ideas should be self- contained and understandable - not dependent on reading other documents. (2) The First Award will be $4000.00 The Second Award will be $700.00 The Third Award will be $600.00 The Fourth Award will be $500.00 The Fifth Award will be $400.00 (3) Essay must be typed in English and e-mailed in a single PDF file by March 31, 2022. One essay only will be accepted from each author. Notify us within 24 hours if you do not receive a confirmation email of your submission. (4) Title page should include all the following: essay title, authors' names (specify corresponding author), e-mail and mailing addresses, submission date, an abstract of 125 words or fewer, and the statement: "Essay written for the Gravity Research Foundation 2022 Awards for Essays on Gravitation." Pages should be numbered. (5) The decision of the judges will be final. No reviews or comments will be provided. (6) Contestants can find the awards announcement posted on the website: gravityresearchfoundation.org around May 15, 2022. (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(a)aol.com Recent First Award Winners: 2021 - Samir D. Mathur, The Ohio State University, OH 2020 - Maulik Parikh and George Zahariade, Arizona State University, AZ and Frank Wilczek, Arizona State University, AZ, Stockholm University, Sweden, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China 2019 - Alessio Belenchia, Queen's University, England; Robert M. Wald, Enrico Fermi Institute, IL; Flaminia Giacomini, Esteban Castro-Ruiz, Caslav Brukner and Markus Aspelmeyer, Institute for Quantum Optics and Quantum Information, Austria 2018 - Jessica Santiago and Matt Visser, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand 2017 - Ivan Agullo, Louisiana State University, LA; Adrian del Rio and Jose Navarro-Salas, Centro Mixto Universidad de Valencia-CSIC, Spain 2016 - Stephen L. Adler, Institute for Advanced Study, NJ 2015 - Gerard 't Hooft, Utrecht University and Spinoza Institute, the Netherlands 2014 - Lawrence M. Krauss, Arizona State University, AZ and Frank Wilczek, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA 2013 - Baocheng Zhang, Qing-yu Cai and Ming-sheng Zhan, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China and Li You, Tsinghua University, China 2012 - Claus Kiefer and Manuel Kraemr, University of Cologne, Germany 2011 - Ivan Agullo, Pennsylvania State University, PA and Leonard Parker, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, WI 2010 - Mark Van Raamsdonk, University of British Columbia, BC 2009 - Alexander Burinskii, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia 2008 - T. Padmanabhan, Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics, India 2007 - S. Carlip, University of California at Davis, CA ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. The Twenty-Second Release of the Einstein Toolkit ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/05/31/the-twenty-second-release-of… Additional Information: https://einsteintoolkit.org/ Release Announcement We are pleased to announce the twenty-second release (code name "Lorentz") of the Einstein Toolkit, an open-source, community developed software infrastructure for relativistic astrophysics. The highlights of this release include: * POWER, a Python package to post-process the data products of simulations to compute the gravitational wave strain at future null infinity. * Simfactory is now fully compatible with Python 2 or 3. In addition, bug fixes accumulated since the previous release in November 2020 have been included. The Einstein Toolkit is a collection of software components and tools for simulating and analyzing general relativistic astrophysical systems that builds on numerous software efforts in the numerical relativity community including code to compute initial data parameters, the spacetime evolution codes Baikal, lean_public, and McLachlan, analysis codes to compute horizon characteristics and gravitational waves, the Carpet AMR infrastructure, and the relativistic magneto-hydrodynamics codes GRHydro and IllinoisGRMHD. The Einstein Toolkit also contains a 1D self-force code. For parts of the toolkit, the Cactus Framework is used as the underlying computational infrastructure providing large-scale parallelization, general computational components, and a model for collaborative, portable code development. The Einstein Toolkit uses a distributed software model and its different modules are developed, distributed, and supported either by the core team of Einstein Toolkit Maintainers, or by individual groups. Where modules are provided by external groups, the Einstein Toolkit Maintainers provide quality control for modules for inclusion in the toolkit and help coordinate support. The Einstein Toolkit Maintainers currently involve staff and faculty from five different institutions, and host weekly meetings that are open for anyone to join. Guiding principles for the design and implementation of the toolkit include: open, community-driven software development; well thought-out and stable interfaces; separation of physics software from computational science infrastructure; provision of complete working production code; training and education for a new generation of researchers. For more information about using or contributing to the Einstein Toolkit, or to join the Einstein Toolkit Consortium, please visit our web pages at http://einsteintoolkit.org, or contact the users mailing list users(a)einsteintoolkit.org. The Einstein Toolkit is primarily supported by NSF 2004157/2004044/2004311/2004879/2003893 (Enabling fundamental research in the era of multi-messenger astrophysics). See the Download page (http://einsteintoolkit.org/download.html) on the Einstein Toolkit website for download instructions. Zachariah B. Etienne, Roland Haas, Steven R. Brandt, William E. Gabella, Peter Diener, Atul Kedia, Miguel Gracia. May, 2021 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. Sixteenth Marcel Grossmann Meeting on General Relativity (MG16, 3rd announcement, online) ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/05/31/sixteenth-marcel-grossmann-m… Additional Information: http://www.icra.it/mg/mg16/ We are happy to present the official poster of MG16 http://www.icra.it/mg/mg16/MG16_official_poster.pdf with explanatory text http://www.icra.it/mg/mg16/MG16_official_poster_info.pdf as well as MG16 special poster celebrating the 50th anniversary of the article "Introducing the Black Hole" and the black hole mass energy formula http://www.icra.it/mg/mg16/MG16_special_poster.pdf with explanatory text http://www.icra.it/mg/mg16/MG16_special_poster_info.pdf. The MG Awards will be announced this week. The deadline for registration has been postponed to June 15, 2021 with regular fee of 150 Euro and reduced fee of 80 Euro applicable to students, retired scientists and auditors. We recall that the abstract submission deadline is June 15, 2021. The meeting program will include a set of plenary lectures, public lectures, round tables as well as parallel sessions. The program will be published after June 15. More information will be available on MG16 website: www.icra.it/mg/mg16 Remo Ruffini, University of Rome, on behalf of the International Organizing Committee Robert Jantzen, Villanova University, on behalf of the International Coordinating Committee Gregory Vereshchagin, ICRANet, on behalf of the Local Organizing Committee ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. COSMO'21, Urbana, Illinois, USA 1.2. Physical Interpretations of Relativity Theory, Moscow, Russia 1.3. Sejny Summer Institute On the Foundations of Physics, Sejny, Poland 1.4. Spanish Portuguese Relativity Meeting 2021 (EREP2021; online) 1.5. Black Holes Inside and Out 2021: First announcement (online) 1.6. Atlantic General Relativity Meeting 2021, Sherbrooke, Canada (online) 1.7. GWPAW 2021, Hannover, Germany 1.8. The 8th KAGRA International Workshop, Toward the 4th Observing Run of the Detector Network: From Physics to Astronomy (online) 1.9. S. M. Chitre Memorial Symposium on Frontiers in Astrophysics and Fluid Dynamics (online) 1.10. Sixteenth Marcel Grossmann Meeting on General Relativity (MG16, 2nd announcement, online) 2. Jobs 2.1. PhD opportunities at GRIT, Lisbon, Portugal 2.2. Laboratory Coordinator for Physics and Astronomy Electronics Shop at the University of Kansas, USA 2.3. Postdoc position in Black Hole Rotation Curves at IFUAP, Puebla, Mexico 2.4. Postdoctoral Fellowship in the High Energy Physics, Cosmology and Astrophysics Theory, Cape Town, South Africa 2.5. Postdoctoral position in theoretical astrophysics at Center for Theoretical Physics, Warsaw, Poland 2.6. Postdoctoral Position in Black Hole Astrophysics at TDLI, Shanghai, China 3. News 3.1. Nominations for the 2022 R.A. Isaacson Award in Gravitational-Wave Science are open 3.2. New book: "An Introduction to Mathematical Relativity", by J. Natario 3.3. New book: "Formulations of General Relativity" by Kirill Krasnov 3.4. New publication of seven works by Einstein ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. COSMO'21, Urbana, Illinois, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20985 Starting: 2021-08-02 to 2021-08-06 Location: Urbana, Illinois, USA Additional Information: https://caps.ncsa.illinois.edu/conferences/cosmo21/ Contact: cosmo-2021[AT]illinois.edu The 24th International Conference on Particle Physics and Cosmology (COSMO'21) conference series will take place August 2-6, 2021 at the University of Illinois and online. The COSMO series is one of the major venues of interaction between cosmologists and particle physicists, and will feature the latest developments in in particle cosmology and particle astrophysics. Early-career scientists are particularly encouraged to attend. To receive updates on registration deadlines and other important information for COSMO'21, please visit the conference website https://caps.ncsa.illinois.edu/conferences/cosmo21/ to subscribe to our mailing list. When you subscribe, you will also have the option to give input on how you would like to attend COSMO'21-remotely or in person. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. Physical Interpretations of Relativity Theory, Moscow, Russia --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=21003 Starting: 2021-07-05 to 2021-07-09 Location: Moscow, Russia Additional Information: http://www.pirt.info/?lang=eng Contact: dekan-fn[AT]mail.ru International Conference "Physical Interpretations of Relativity Theory" (PIRT-2021) will take place 5 - 9 July, 2021 at Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Moscow, Russia and online. The Conference is organized by Bauman University (Russia) and University of Liverpool (Great Britain). The PIRT Conference is an international scientific event that was first organized in 1988 and held at Imperial College in London once every two years, and since 2003 it has been held at Bauman University in Moscow. The main topics of the conference are the physical, geometric, and mathematical interpretation of the theory of relativity, its experimental verification and alternative theories of gravity, optical methods for detecting gravitational waves, new effects of moving-media optics and relativistic electrodynamics, as well as astrophysical observations and space experiments. The Conference Program of the Moscow PIRT-2021 will include papers dealing with the following major themes: - Gravitation, cosmology and large-scale structure - Gravitational waves and experimental tests of the relativity theory - Relativistic electrodynamics - High energy astrophysics - Modern problems of classical and quantum field theory INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL PIRT-2021 Aroonkumar Beesham, University of Zululand, South Africa Bivudutta Mishra, BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, India Carlos Romero, Universidade Federal da Paraiba, Brazil John B. Dainton, Liverpool University, Great Britain Barry C. Barish, California Institute of Technology, United States David Blair, University of South Western Australia, Australia Naresh Dadhich, IUCAA, PUNE, India Nicola N. Napolitano, INAF Astronomical Observatory of Capodimonte, Italy Alexander D. Dolgov, Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Physics of RAS and INFN, Ferrara, Italy Carlo Bradaschia, Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare INFN, Universita di Pisa, Italy David Shoemaker, MIT LIGO Laboratory, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, U.S.A. Guido Pizzella, Physics Department, University of Rome, Rome, Italy James Hough, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, U.K. Mairi Sakellariadou, King's College London, University of London, London, Great Britain Nathalie Deruelle, Institut des Hautes Etudes Scientifiques, Bures sur Yvette, France Peter Rowlands, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom Roland Triay, Centre de Physique Theorique CNRS - University de Provence, Marseille, France Rainer Weiss, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, U.S.A. Stanley E. Whitcomb, Physics/LIGO laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, U.S.A. Richard Kerner, University Pierre et Marie Curie, France Yee Jack Ng, University of North Carolina - UNC, USA Dadhich Naresh, IUCAA, PUNE, India Mahim R. Adhikari, University of Calcutta, IMBIC, India H.P. Mazumdar, Physics and Earth Sciences Division, Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, India Postal Communications may be sent to the Secretary of PIRT-2021 Organizing Committee preferably by e-mail to Nina D. Tyannikova (dekan-fn[AT]mail.ru) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Sejny Summer Institute On the Foundations of Physics, Sejny, Poland --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=21008 Starting: 2021-07-26 to 2021-08-03 Location: Sejny, Poland Additional Information: https://sejny.sciencesconf.org Contact: sejny.summer.institute[AT]gmail.com In these virtual-meeting times, it is our great pleasure to announce the Sejny Summer Institute, a real-world workshop on theoretical physics! If the sanitary situation permits it, the event will be held in northern Poland from July 26th to August 3rd 2021. This question-based workshop is addressed to junior researchers (graduate students, post-docs...) and will be centered around the investigation of foundational problems in physics chosen by the participants themselves. Organised in small multi-disciplinary groups, participants from theoretical/mathematical physics, are to join forces with participants from history/philosophy of science, as well as computer scientists and pure mathematicians. We aim at providing a balance between the different ways of thinking in order to generate a stimulating and dynamic environment for common inquiries. An equally important characteristic of this workshop is a relaxed, home-like and inclusive atmosphere that we wish to create. The workshop will be held in a country-house nearby the town of Sejny, with about 20 participants. Enjoying the surrounding lakes and forests will also be part of the experience. The organisers: Jan Glowacki, Pierre Martin-Dussaud, Alexander Thomas, Federico Zalamea, Vaclav Zatloukal +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. Spanish Portuguese Relativity Meeting 2021 (EREP2021; online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/04/13/spanish-portuguese-relativit… Starting: 2021-09-13 to 2021-09-16 Location: online Additional Information: http://erep2021.web.ua.pt/ Contact: erep2021[AT]ua.pt The Spanish-Portuguese Relativity Meetings are annual conferences on General Relativity and Gravitation that date back to 1977. They are organized each year by one of the different groups doing research on Relativity and Gravitation in Portugal and Spain. The 2021 meeting will be hosted by the gravity group at the University of Aveiro. In 2021, we celebrate the outstanding developments of the field, from the observations of gravitational waves and black hole imaging to the theoretical developments in modeling and fundamental issues. This new golden era of strong gravity is attested by the three Nobel physics prizes in the last four years: in 2017 for gravitational waves (Barish, Thorne, Weiss), in 2019 for Cosmology (Peebles) and in 2020 for black holes (Genzel, Ghez, Penrose). Due to the ongoing pandemia, the meeting will take place online. Further information will be given closer to the event. Organizing Committee: C. Herdeiro (Chair), J. Delgado, A. Morais, J. Oliveira, A. Pombo, E. Radu, N. Santos Scientific Committee: Vitor Cardoso, Jose A. Font, Carlos Herdeiro, Ruth Lazkos, Jose S. Lemos Administrative Support: Cristina Grosso Email Contact: erep2021[AT]ua.pt Important Dates 12th April 2021: First Announcement; Registration Open. 16th July 2021: Deadline for Abstract Submission. 13th September 2021: Beginning of EREP 2021. 16th September 2021: End of EREP 2021. Plenary Speakers: Sonia Anton (University of Aveiro, Portugal) Juan Garcia Bellido (Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, Spain) Geoffrey Compere (Universite' Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium) Pedro Cunha (University of Aveiro, Portugal) Will East (Perimeter Institute, Canada) Jutta Kunz (University of Oldenburg, Germany) Jose Natario (University of Lisbon, Portugal) Luciano Rezzolla (Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany) Nico Sanchis-Gual (University of Lisbon, Portugal) Alicia Sintes (Universidad de las Islas Baleares, Spain) Thomas Sotiriou (University of Nottingham, UK), TBC Frederic Vincent (Observatoire de Paris, France) Elizabeth Winstanley (University of Sheffield, UK) Venue: Online. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Black Holes Inside and Out 2021: First announcement (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=21031 Starting: 2021-09-27 to 2021-10-01 Location: Online Additional Information: https://www.bhio2021.com/ Contact: francesco.difilippo[AT]yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp The conference "Black Holes Inside and Out" will be devoted to the discussion of black hole physics in a broad sense. Its main aim is to bring together people working on theoretical, phenomenological, and observational aspects of classical and quantum black holes. Talks will cover foundational topics as well as recent theoretical and observational breakthroughs. Each session will consist of invited talks and ample discussion sessions. The conference will be held online on the Zoom platform from 27 September to 1 October 2021. Talks will be scheduled in the European afternoons to be as convenient as possible for all participants, as well as being recorded and posted online to facilitate access to all participants regardless of their geographical location. This conference will be followed by the focused workshop "Regular black holes in quantum gravity and beyond - from theory to shadow observations" (Oct 18-22). We hope that while both online meetings can certainly be attended separately, participants, as well as speakers, can benefit from the proximity of the events, allowing them to continue discussions (including on the joint Slack space). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. Atlantic General Relativity Meeting 2021, Sherbrooke, Canada (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=21033 Starting: 2021-05-25 to 2021-05-29 Location: Sherbrooke, Canada (online) Additional Information: https://physics.ubishops.ca/agr2021/ Contact: vfaraoni[AT]ubishops.ca The 2021 Atlantic General Relativity Meeting will be held online from Tuesday, May 25 to Saturday, May 29 at Bishop's University in Sherbrooke, Canada. As in previous years, the theme of Atlantic GR will be all aspects of classical and quantum gravity. The meeting will be split in two parts. For the first part, there will be three series of lectures given by Daryl Haggard (McGill University), Matthew Johnson (York University/Perimeter Institute), and Edward Wilson-Ewing (University of New Brunswick). In the second part of the meeting, there will be presentations by the conference participants. There is no registration fee. Registration and the call for abstracts are open. The 2021 Atlantic General Relativity Meeting is sponsored by the Atlantic Association for Research in the Mathematical Sciences (AARMS), the Centre des Recherches Mathematiques (CRM), the Perimeter Institute, the Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics (CITA), the Fields Institute, the Centre de Recherche en Astrophysique du Quebec (CRAQ), and Bishop's University. For more information, to register, and to submit an abstract please visit https://physics.ubishops.ca/agr2021/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. GWPAW 2021, Hannover, Germany --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/04/17/gwpaw-2021/ Starting: 2021-12-14 to 2021-12-17 Location: Hannover, Germany Additional Information: https://gwpaw2021.aei.mpg.de Contact: gwpaw2021[AT]aei.mpg.de The Gravitational Wave Physics and Astronomy Workshop, is a historical conference dedicated to gravitational wave astrophysics. The topics of this years' edition include multi-messenger observations, r-processes nucleosynthesis, jet physics, formation and evolution of compact objects, neutron star physics of state, cosmology, fundamental physics, waveform modelling, new gravitational wave searches, pulsar timing arrays and space-based detectors. With optimism we are planning an in-person meeting, but we will be monitoring the situation closely. To receive information on the opening of the registration, abstract submission and important deadlines, use the "Stay Informed" button at the conference website. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. The 8th KAGRA International Workshop, Toward the 4th Observing Run of the Detector Network: From Physics to Astronomy (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/04/29/the-8th-kagra-international-… Starting: 2021-07-07 to 2021-07-09 Location: (online) Additional Information: http://kiw8.org Contact: hisaaki.shinkai[AT]oit.ac.jp First Announcement The 8th KAGRA international workshop (KIW) will be held during July 7-9 2021. This workshop is hosted by the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI). KIW8 is a continuation of the effort to promote more active international collaboration on KAGRA, and is open to all scientists who are interested in contributing to the KAGRA project. This is the third KIW hosted by Korean gravitational wave community, after KIW1 in 2016 at KISTI, Daejeon and KIW4 at Ewha Womans University in Seoul. Because of the COVID-19, this meeting will be fully held remotely. The COVID-19 certainly slowed down overall scientific activities, but many progresses have been made even under such a stressful situation. In particular, the fourth observing run (O4) is planned to start sometime in 2022 without much delay and KAGRA will join this global efforts for hunting more gravitational wave events with better sensitivity and accuracy. Thus the main theme of this workshop will be O4. We encourage researchers of both experiment and theory, especially of young generations, to make contributions and exchange the ideas at this KIW8. Please register at the meeting homepage by June 30, 2021. There is no registration fee. Scientific Organizing Committee Hyung Mok Lee (co-chair, SNU, Korea) Hisaaki Shinkai (co-chair, OIT, Japan) Hyung Won Lee (Inje Univ., Korea) Ray-Kuang Lee (National Tsinghua Univ., Taiwan) Tatsuya Narikawa (ICRR, Japan) John Oh (NIMS, Korea) Takahiro Sawada (Osaka City Univ., Japan) Nami Uchikata (ICRR, Japan) Takafumi Ushiba (ICRR, Japan) Helios Vocca (Perugia, Italy) Zong-Hong Zhu (BNU, China) Local Organizing Committee: Sungho Lee (Chair, KASI, Korea) June Gyu Park (KASI, Korea) Soonkyu Je (KASI, Korea) Sang Hoon Oh (NIMS, Korea) Chang-Hee Kim (KAIST, Korea) Topics: KAGRA Status LIGO/Virgo Status Future Detectors and Instrument Data Analysis and Computing Gravitational Wave Science Multi-messenger Astronomy Special Session on Detector Characterization Important Dates: Abstract Submission: due May 31, 2021 Registration: due June 30, 2021 Oral and Poster Presentation File Submission: due July 4, 2021 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.9. S. M. Chitre Memorial Symposium on Frontiers in Astrophysics and Fluid Dynamics (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=21068 Starting: 2021-05-06 to 2021-05-08 Location: Mumbai, India (online) Additional Information: https://sites.google.com/cbs.ac.in/chitresymposium/home Contact: chitre.symposium[AT]cbs.ac.in The UM-DAE Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (CEBS), Mumbai India is organizing a 3-day online Symposium on the Frontiers of Astrophysics and Fluid Dynamics from May 6-8, 2021 in the memory of Prof. S. M. Chitre who played a key role in establishing and nurturing our centre since its inception. The Symposium will have plenary and invited talks from distinguished speakers from both India and abroad. Confirmed Plenary Speakers: Prof. Sir Roger Penrose, NL (Oxford, UK) Prof. Kip Thorne, NL (Caltech, USA) Prof. Martin Rees (Cambridge, UK) Prof. Douglas Gough (Cambridge, UK) Prof. Christopher Tout (Cambridge, UK) Prof. Ramesh Narayan (Harvard, USA) Prof. Abhay Ashtekar (Penn State, USA) Prof. K. R. Sreenivasan (NYU, USA) Organizing Committee: V. K. Jain (Chair), S. Ghosh, B. Paradkar, S. Kolekar Email Contact: chitre.symposium[AT]cbs.ac.in The meeting will be held online on the Zoom platform and YouTube Live from May 6 to May 8, 2021. The full program details along with the registration link can be found on the symposium website: https://sites.google.com/cbs.ac.in/chitresymposium/home Please note that the registration for the symposium is mandatory as the Zoom link for the symposium will be sent only to the registered participants. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.10. Sixteenth Marcel Grossmann Meeting on General Relativity (MG16, 2nd announcement, online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=21070 Starting: 2021-07-05 to 2021-07-10 Location: (online) Additional Information: http://www.icra.it/mg/mg16/ Contact: mg16[AT]icranet.org It is our pleasure to announce that, in order to meet the many requests for participation received, the meeting will last until Saturday, July 10, 2021. The preliminary list of invited plenary speakers: http://www.icra.it/mg/mg16/invited_speakers.htm There will be more than 80 parallel sessions at MG16, for the preliminary list please see: http://www.icra.it/mg/mg16/parallel_sessions.htm The deadlines for registration have been postponed: - early registration: May 15, 2021 - registration closure: May 31, 2021 The abstract submission deadline is June 15, 2021. More information is available on the website: www.icra.it/mg/mg16 Remo Ruffini, University of Rome, on behalf of the International Organizing Committee Robert Jantzen, Villanova University, on behalf of the International Coordinating Committee Gregory Vereshchagin, ICRANet, on behalf of the Local Organizing Committee +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. PhD opportunities at GRIT, Lisbon, Portugal ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/04/09/phd-opportunities-at-grit-li… Deadline: 2021-05-01 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Additional Information: https://centra.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/ Contact: david.hilditch[AT]tecnico.ulisboa.pt The gravity group (GRIT) at Instituto Superior Tecnico Lisbon invites applications for a PhD fellowship starting fall 2021. The fellowship will run for four years, with a taught component in the first year and full-time research thereafter. An ample travel budget is available. The topic of the thesis will, very broadly, be on the field of gravitational collapse and numerical relativity. Informal queries can be sent to David Hilditch (david.hilditch[AT]tecnico.ulisboa.pt). Applicants should send their CV, transcripts, and a one page letter of motivation to the same address. They should also arrange for at least one letter of recommendation to be sent, and all materials to be delivered by the end of April 2021. Brief interviews will be made with GRIT members after an initial shortlist is formed. Strong applicants may also opt to be placed in a pool for other upcoming PhD opportunities at GRIT. Information about both the team and the broader CENTRA research unit to which GRIT belongs can be found at the link attached to this advertisement. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Laboratory Coordinator for Physics and Astronomy Electronics Shop at the University of Kansas, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=21014 Deadline: 2021-05-03 Location: Lawrence, Kansas, USA Additional Information: https://employment.ku.edu/staff/18842BR Contact: tatekris[AT]ku.edu Applications are invited for a part-time Laboratory Coordinator at the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Kansas beginning as early as May 24, 2021. Associate's Degree in Electronics Technology (or related field) plus three (3) years' experience in design, construction, and testing of electronic circuits OR High school diploma or GED equivalent plus five (5) years of related experience OR Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or Electronics or similar discipline and one year of related experience, OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or Electronics or similar discipline; CAD design experience; electrical assembly experience (specifically soldering and wire bonding); supervisory and instruction experience in the safe use of electronic devices and procedures. Candidates with relevant interests and experience are sought. For complete position announcement and to apply on-line, please go to https://employment.ku.edu/staff/18842BR. A complete electronic application will include: resume, cover letter, and a list of three (3) references. For first consideration, please apply before May 3, 2021. Inquiries can be made by email to tatekris[AT]ku.edu. KU is an EO/AAE. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. About the Department: The Department of Physics and Astronomy has an internationally recognized faculty and a strong graduate program leading to both the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. Undergraduate degree tracks include Bachelor of Arts degrees in Astronomy and Physics, and Bachelor of Science degrees in Astronomy, Physics and Engineering Physics. The department has a long tradition of excellence in teaching and research. About the University: The University of Kansas (KU) is a major public research and teaching institution that operates through a diverse, multi-campus system. KU's many parts are bound together by a mission to serve as a "center for learning, research, scholarship and creative endeavor" in the state of Kansas, the nation and the world. An ideal campus, historic and wireless at the same time, KU is home to one of the top public-university library systems in the nation. The university fosters a multicultural environment in which the dignity and rights of individuals are respected. About Lawrence, KS: A city of approximately 90,000, Lawrence is located in the rolling hills of eastern Kansas, 35 miles west of the Kansas City metropolitan area and 20 miles east of Topeka, the state capital. Home to Haskell Indian Nations University as well as KU, Lawrence offers the many cultural opportunities of a university town. Lawrence is a wonderful community filled with endless opportunities for historical explorations, beautiful scenery, incredible arts and entertainment venues, and many popular restaurants. Kansas City International Airport, the Country Club Plaza, and access to world-renowned attractions are less than an hour away. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Postdoc position in Black Hole Rotation Curves at IFUAP, Puebla, Mexico ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/04/13/postdoc-position-in-black-ho… Deadline: 2021-05-31 Location: Puebla, Mexico Additional Information: http://www.ifuap.buap.mx/avisos/2021/Postdoc_position.pdf Contact: aherrera[AT]ifuap.buap.mx The Instituto de Fisica at the Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla (IFUAP) calls for applications for a postdoctoral position to work in Black Hole Rotation Curves within General Relativity and Modified Theories of Gravity. The ideal candidate should have a strong, internationally recognized record in one or more of the following areas: black holes in general relativity and alternative theories of gravity, black hole rotation curves, general relativistic astrophysics, as well as extensive experience in Python programming and statistical Bayesian fits. Emphasis of this position will be on modelling geodesics of test particles orbiting around black holes and extracting information about their mass, spin and distance to the source, both in general relativity and modified theories of gravity. The position is for two years (one plus one years, depending on research performance) starting in June-July 2021 with flexibility on the starting date. Candidates must hold a PhD title in physics or related fields obtained five years before the appointment (after June-July 2016). Any question regarding this position may be directed to Alfredo Herrera-Aguilar at aherrera[AT]ifuap.buap.mx Applications will begin to be reviewed on June 1st, 2021; the process will continue until the position is filled. Female researchers are particularly encouraged to apply for this position. The position is part of the "Frontier Science" research project supported by the Mexican Council of Science and Technology (CONACYT), therefore, postdoctoral researchers that already have been granted such a fellowship, cannot apply for this position. The successful candidate is supposed to collaborate with the research group members including Ulises Nucamendi, Israel Quiros, Ricardo Garcia Salcedo, Alfredo Herrera-Aguilar, Roberto Cartas Fuentevilla, Alberto Escalante Hernandez, Tame Gonzalez Cruz, Ricardo Becerril Barcenas, and Francisco Antonio Horta Rangel, as well as several graduate students. The candidate is expected to keep a high publication rate and to participate in the group activities. Salary and benefits are competitive (comparable to mexican standards). Please apply by sending a cover letter, a complete CV, and a research statement to aherrera[AT]ifuap.buap.mx, and arrange for three recommendation letters to be sent the same email address. In the cover letter please mention your area(s) of expertise and specify the date of your PhD defense (or the expected date). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Postdoctoral Fellowship in the High Energy Physics, Cosmology and Astrophysics Theory, Cape Town, South Africa ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=21028 Deadline: 2021-05-15 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Additional Information: http://hepcat.group/opportunities/ Contact: melissa.largier[AT]uct.ac.za The High Energy Physics, Cosmology and Astrophysics Theory (HEPCAT) group in the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics at the University of Cape Town (UCT) invites applications for two postdoctoral fellowships starting in 2021. The HEPCAT group was established around the South African Research Chair in Physical Cosmology held by Amanda Weltman. Group members conduct research on a wide range of theoretical physics, cosmology and astrophysics problems, with a particular focus on connecting observation and theory. For more information on the activities of the HEPCAT group, see http://hepcat.group/. Our faculty members include Shajid Haque, Julien Larena, Jeff Murugan, Jonathan Shock and Amanda Weltman. There are additional opportunities to perform joint work across all group research areas, including amplitudes in astrophysics, machine learning and theoretical cosmology more broadly. There will also be opportunities to join external collaborations, including work on MeerKAT, IAXO and the HIRAX experiment. We will consider candidates with a range of interests related to cosmology, gravity and high energy theory, with an emphasis on research within Fast Radio Burst cosmology/astrophysics, intensity mapping, multi-messenger astrophysics, effective field theory and using Machine Learning techniques in physics and astrophysics. Applicants must have a track record of accomplishment and independence in their research. The appointment must comply with the University's approved policies, procedures and practices for the postdoctoral sector, and is subject to the rules and approval of the University of Cape Town and the National Research Foundation of South Africa. The appointment is for two years at the outset, with a possible extension of one year subject to satisfactory progress. A PhD in Physics, Applied Mathematics or Astronomy is required. Postdoctoral experience is a bonus, however the candidate needs to be within 5 years from the date of PhD at the start of the position and may not have held a full-time permanent academic or professional post. Cape Town is an extremely beautiful city, surrounded by natural beauty. With beaches, mountains and forests only a short way from the city centre, Cape Town offers a perfectly balanced lifestyle. The city offers a wonderfully cosmopolitan atmosphere at a relatively low cost of living. The postdoc funding level is R400 000 per annum, tax free. Additional support is available for equipment and travel funding as appropriate. Interested candidates should send a CV, a research proposal (2-3 pages), and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to melissa.largier[AT]uct.ac.za. Please use the following format in the subject line: YOURNAME, Postdoc 2021. Screening of candidates will start in April 2021 and will continue until the positions are filled. Any queries can be sent to Melissa at melissa.largier[AT]uct.ac.za. The University of Cape Town reserves the right to: * disqualify ineligible, incomplete and/or inappropriate applications * change the conditions of award or to make no awards at all +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Postdoctoral position in theoretical astrophysics at Center for Theoretical Physics, Warsaw, Poland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/04/17/postdoctoral-position-in-the… Deadline: 2021-06-15 Location: Warsaw, Poland Additional Information: https://www.cft.edu.pl/praca/konkurs-na-stanowisko-adiunkta-w-dziedzinie-as… Contact: agnes[AT]cft.edu.pl We are looking for a candidate with a PhD and experience in theoretical and computational astrophysics. The topic of research involves study of stellar evolution and collapse in the context of long gamma ray bursts. We are also studying r-process nucleosynthesis in the outflows from accretion disks in GRB engines. The position will be available for initially two years, with a possible extension for the third year, subject to satisfactory performance. The prospective starting date of the contract is October 1st 2021, but it can be negotiated. The documents (CV, motivation letter, copy of PhD diploma, 2 recommendation letters) should be sent electronically to rekrutacja[AT]cft.edu.pl, writing the ad number AJ/04/2021 in the subject line, by 15 June 2021. All further questions should be addressed by e-mail to agnes[AT]cft.edu.pl. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Postdoctoral Position in Black Hole Astrophysics at TDLI, Shanghai, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=21073 Deadline: 2021-05-31 Location: Shanghai, China Additional Information: https://tdli.sjtu.edu.cn/EN/customize/430?columnId=57 Contact: mizuno[AT]sjtu.edu.cn Tsung-Dao Lee Institute (TDLI) in Shanghai, China (http://tdli.sjtu.edu.cn/EN/) initiated by Prof. Tsung-Dao Lee (Nobel Prize in Physics 1957), is a newly established national research institute and the current director is Prof. Frank Wilczek (Nobel Prize in Physics 2004). TDLI supports research in high energy physics, astrophysics and quantum physics, and aims to become a top-notch physics and astronomy research institute in the world. Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) is the contractor and trustee of TDLI and is in charge of the operation of TDLI. TDLI has an internationalized environment with English as its working language. The astrophysics division of TDLI invites applications for one postdoc position in black hole astrophysics working with Prof. Yosuke Mizuno (http://web.tdli.sjtu.edu.cn/mizuno) primally focus on the theoretical/computational modeling of black holes and relativistic jets. Applicants should have a PhD in astronomy, physics, or other related subjects by the time of appointment. Researchers with a knowledge or experience of numerical plasma simulations, relativistic radiation transfer calculation, or analysing and interpretating observations of relativistic jets are particularly encouraged to apply. The position is initially for two years and can be extended - depending on successful performance and availability of funds. It comes with a competitive annual salary ranging from from 35k to 45k US dollars including housing subsidies. The start date of the appointment should be later than September 1, 2021 but it is negotiable. Applicants should submit a cover letter, a CV including publication list, a research statement (less than 5 pages), and arrange three reference letters to be sent directly to Prof. Yosuke Mizuno (mizuno[AT]sjtu.edu.cn). Applications will have to be sent by 31.05.2021 for full consideration, but the search will remain open till the optimal candidate is found. Applicants applied the TDLI prized postdoc positions do not need to send separate application material, except an email expressing the interest of a postdoctoral position of black hole astrophysics. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Nominations for the 2022 R.A. Isaacson Award in Gravitational-Wave Science are open ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/04/06/nominations-for-the-2022-r-a… Additional Information: https://www.aps.org/programs/honors/prizes/isaacson.cfm Dear colleagues, I encourage you to consider submitting a nomination for the American Physical Society's 2022 Richard A. Isaacson Award in Gravitational-Wave Science. This award recognizes outstanding contributions in gravitational-wave physics, gravitational-wave astrophysics, and the technologies that enable this science. Any scientist or engineer who has made outstanding contributions in gravitational-wave science is eligible. Note that there are also no restrictions on who may submit a nomination. The deadline for nominations is 1 June 2021. For more details about the award and instructions for how to nominate, see https://www.aps.org/programs/honors/prizes/isaacson.cfm. Sincerely, Beverly K. Berger, Chair, 2022 Isaacson Award Selection Committee ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. New book: "An Introduction to Mathematical Relativity", by J. Natario ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/04/16/new-book-an-introduction-to-… Additional Information: https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783030656829 This concise textbook introduces the reader to advanced mathematical aspects of general relativity, covering topics like Penrose diagrams, causality theory, singularity theorems, the Cauchy problem for the Einstein equations, the positive mass theorem, and the laws of black hole thermodynamics. It emerged from lecture notes originally conceived for a one-semester course in Mathematical Relativity which has been taught at the Instituto Superior Tecnico (University of Lisbon, Portugal) since 2010 to Masters and Doctorate students in Mathematics and Physics. Mostly self-contained, and mathematically rigorous, this book can be appealing to graduate students in Mathematics or Physics seeking specialization in general relativity, geometry or partial differential equations. Prerequisites include proficiency in differential geometry and the basic principles of relativity. Readers who are familiar with special relativity and have taken a course either in Riemannian geometry (for students of Mathematics) or in general relativity (for those in Physics) can benefit from this book. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. New book: "Formulations of General Relativity" by Kirill Krasnov ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=21049 Additional Information: https://www.cambridge.org/academic/subjects/physics/cosmology-relativity-an… Carefully documenting the different formulations of general relativity, the author reveals valuable insight into the nature of the gravitational force and its interaction with matter. This book will interest graduate students and researchers in the fields of general relativity, gravitational physics and differential geometry. * Provides the only treatment of gravity where it is consistently viewed as the dynamical theory of Cartan's geometry of fibre bundles * Places the chiral aspects of 4D gravity at the forefront * Incorporates the twistor description of general relativity ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. New publication of seven works by Einstein ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/04/27/new-publication-of-seven-wor… Additional Information: http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/mip/books/einstein2.html The 52nd book by the Minkowski Institute Press is: Albert Einstein, Relativity: Meaning and Consequences for Modern Physics and for our Understanding of the World (Minkowski Institute Press, Montreal 2021). 173 pages. This collection contains new publications of seven works by Einstein - his book The Meaning of Relativity and six papers: - The Principle of Relativity and its Implications in Modern Physics - Notes on the Origin of the General Theory of Relativity - Non-Euclidean Geometry and Physics - The Problem of Space, Ether and the Field in Physics - On the Method of Theoretical Physics - Physics and Reality ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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[Hyperspace-list] Hyperspace Bulletin for April 2021
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02 Apr '21

########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. The 24th Capra Meeting on Radiation Reaction in General Relativity, Waterloo, Canada 1.2. VDSP Academy 2021 on Partial Differential Equations in Mathematical Physics, online 1.3. Workshop on Gravitational Wave Astrophysics for Early Career Scientists, online 1.4. LISA Canada 2021 Workshop, online 1.5. Fourth IUCSS Summer School and Workshop on the Lorentz- and CPT-violating Standard-Model Extension, online 1.6. Gravitational-Wave Primordial Cosmology, Paris, France, online 1.7. Theory of Gravitation and Variation in Cosmology, Marseille, France 1.8. 11th Iberian Gravitational Waves Meeting, Valencia, Spain 2. Jobs 2.1. Five PhD student positions in the field of Laser Interferometry, Hannover, Germany 2.2. PhD opportunities in quantum gravity at OIST, Okinawa, Japan 2.3. Postdoc in Gravity, Quantum Theory, and their interface, Mexico City, Mexico 2.4. Rising Scholar Postdoctoral Fellowships in the Department of Physics, University of Virginia, USA 2.5. Postdoctoral position within the Max Planck Fellow group "Multi-messenger Astrophysics of Compact Binaries", MPI, Potsdam, Germany 2.6. Postdoctoral Research Associate Position under SERB CRG project, Ahmedabad, India 2.7. 2 years post-doctoral position in strong gravity, Aveiro, Portugal 2.8. Staff scientist position in gravitational wave data analysis, Amsterdam, The Netherlands 2.9. Young Investigator Group Leader position in multi-messenger gravitational-wave astronomy, Frankfurt, Germany 2.10. PT-CERN PhD Thesis grant applications in CENTRA, Lisbon, Portugal 2.11. Post-doctoral research position in relativistic cosmology, Warsaw, Poland 2.12. Professor at The Australian National University Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics, Canberra, Australia 2.13. Postdoc at Nottingham, UK 3. News 3.1. COST GWverse: Exchange of researchers working on gravitational-wave and black hole physics 3.2. Call for suggestions to republish valuable physics books ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. The 24th Capra Meeting on Radiation Reaction in General Relativity, Waterloo, Canada --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20896 Starting: 2021-06-07 to 2021-06-11 Location: Waterloo, Canada Additional Information: https://events.perimeterinstitute.ca/event/7/ Contact: smohl[AT]perimeterinstitute.ca We are pleased to announce "The 24th Capra Meeting on Radiation Reaction in General Relativity" will be held virtually via Perimeter Institute from June 7-11, 2021. Registration is now open. The Capra meeting is an annual workshop on the topic of radiation reaction in general relativity. The primary focus of these workshops is the development of self-force techniques to model extreme mass ratio inspirals and further our understanding of the two-body problem in General Relativity. Confirmed invited speakers include Bernard Whiting, Chris Kavanagh and Katie Breivik among others. This proposed format of this week-long conference will consist of one review talk each day (approximately 40 minutes), several contributed talks (approximately 15-20 minutes) daily, and one discussion session (approximately 60-100 minutes) daily. The format might vary somewhat depending on the number of online submissions. We hope that you will be able to join us at this exciting event and look forward to seeing you online in June 2021! Anna Heffernan, Perimeter Institute and University of Guelph Beatrice Bonga, Radboud University Nijmegen Daniel Siegel, Perimeter Institute and University of Guelph Eric Poisson, University of Guelph Erik Schnetter, Perimeter Institute Huan Yang, Perimeter Institute and University of Guelph Luis Lehner, Perimeter Institute +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. VDSP Academy 2021 on Partial Differential Equations in Mathematical Physics, online --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20903 Starting: 2021-08-23 to 2021-09-03 Location: online Additional Information: https://vds-physics.univie.ac.at/academy-2021/ Contact: vds-physics[AT]univie.ac.at The VDSP Academy will provide an overview on the field of evolutionary partial differential equations (PDEs) in the context of physical systems and a place to connect with local and international peers in their late Bachelor or early Master studies. In a first part, Assoz. Prof. Dr. Roland Donninger will introduce the methods necessary to analyse a wide range of PDEs and review them with a focus on their applicability to the problems at hand.In a second part, Ass.-Prof. Dr. David Fajman will discuss specific types of PDEs and analyse their solutions by use of the aforementioned methods. The classes of equations considered in the course range from nonlinear wave equations and Schroedinger equations to Euler equations and the heat flow. This VDSP Academy will provide the audience with a survey of the field with references to further advanced courses, which respectively concern the individual topics. Morning keynote talks by the lecturers will be complemented by hands-on tutorials in the afternoon. Application is open until Sun, 11 April 2021. More details on the content and schedule can be found on our website. Please feel free to spread the word among your colleagues. Best regards, The organizing committee Roland Donninger David Fajman ChristianeM Losert-VK +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Workshop on Gravitational Wave Astrophysics for Early Career Scientists, online --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20911 Starting: 2021-05-03 to 2021-05-07 Location: Virtual Workshop organized by the Lorentz Center@ Oort - Leiden, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.lorentzcenter.nl/workshop-on-gravitational-wave-astrophysics-fo… Contact: bbonga[AT]science.ru.nl The Workshop on Gravitational Wave Astrophysics for Early Career Scientists (GWAECS) is designed to build networks across different communities and advance the professional development of early career scientists (ECSs). GWAECS offers a wide perspective on the future of GWs, focusing in particular on the expected scientific gain from forthcoming large-scale experiments and on the common effort needed to successfully complete them. The workshop is entirely online and includes plenary review talks by well-known experts, followed by dedicated discussions aimed at advancing the knowledge and gauging the expectations of ECSs regarding the future of GWs. To complement these scientific objectives, we offer training sessions on soft and transferable skills, education on diversity and inclusion, and awareness about well-being and mental health issues. A preliminary schedule can be found on the conference website. Workshop Format The workshop will take place online. Nonetheless, in the spirit of Lorentz Center meetings, we dedicate a considerable amount of time to discussion sessions, thus stimulating an interactive atmosphere and encouraging collaborations between participants. This format typically generates extensive debates and enables significant progress to be made within the research topic of the meeting. As the workshop is built on interaction and discussion, we encourage you to participate during the entire week 3-7 May (14:00-18:30 Amsterdam time). Costs and Refunds The Lorentz Center does not charge registration fees. Registration If you are interested in participating, please register on the website before March 26th 2021. There will be a maximum of 80 participants, therefore, your registration does not necessarily guarantee participation. We will inform you before mid-April 2021 whether you will be able to participate or not. Scientific Organizers Nicola Tamanini, CNRS/L2IT Beatrice Bonga, Radboud University Lijing Shao, Peking University Tanja Hinderer, University of Amsterdam Arianna Renzini, California Institute of Technology +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. LISA Canada 2021 Workshop, online --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20917 Starting: 2021-04-27 to 2021-04-29 Location: Canada (virtual) Additional Information: https://meetings.triumf.ca/indico/event/220/ Contact: daryl.haggard[AT]mcgill.ca Dear colleagues, We write to invite you to our first Canadian-led, LISA-focused workshop: What: LISA Canada 2021 Workshop When: April 27-29, 2021, 08:00-11:00 am Pacific/11:00-02:00pm Eastern Where: Remote via Zoom Info/Registration: https://meetings.triumf.ca/indico/event/220/ Confirmed Speakers (to date): Robert Caldwell, Nelson Christensen, Martin Gehler, Martin Hewitson, Kelly Holley-Bockelmann, Germano Nardini, Harald Pfeiffer, and Sweta Shah. Details: The Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) mission is a space-based gravitational wave interferometer planned for launch in 2032. It promises major advances across a wide range of fields in physics and astronomy. Canadian researchers in particle physics, astronomy, gravity, instrumentation, spacecraft, computing, and other related fields are well poised to play an important role. With an expected mission launch a bit more than ten years away, now is a key time to develop the methods and infrastructure needed to fully unlock LISA's scientific potential and train the next generation of LISA researchers. Please join us for the LISA Canada 2021 Workshop, scheduled for April 27-29, 2021 from 08:00-11:00 am Pacific time each day, by Zoom. This workshop will introduce attendees to the LISA mission and science goals, feature speakers from leading roles within the LISA Consortium and ESA, and highlight collaboration opportunities for Canadians to contribute to LISA science. The workshop is particularly geared for researchers who may be interested in getting involved with LISA and would like to learn more about the mission and available opportunities. No previous experience with gravitational wave astronomy is assumed. Who is this workshop for? * Researchers interested in multi-messenger astronomy, compact objects, black hole astrophysics, dark matter, cosmology, numerical relativity, tests of general relativity, simulations and computing, as well as advocacy and outreach. * Scientists and engineers in academia and industry interested in space instrumentation. * Contributors at every career level: talks will be accessible to upper-level undergraduates. * Organizations and agencies supporting physics, astronomy, and space-based research. * Our target audience is Canadian researchers, but all are welcome! Goals for this workshop: * Give attendees an overview of the LISA mission, LISA science, what's happening within the LISA consortium, and opportunities to contribute. * Connect attendees with LISA leaders and key figures in the LISA community. * Facilitate new collaborations with fellow Canadian researchers involved with or interested in LISA science. Those interested should please register to attend (https://meetings.triumf.ca/indico/event/220/) by April 26. This will help us to plan discussions. Registration is free of charge. Especially if you have never considered getting involved in LISA research before, we hope you will join us to learn more about LISA's scientific potential and opportunities to engage with the LISA community and Canadian collaborators. Please feel free to contact any of the organizing committee members with your questions. We hope to see you there, Daryl, on behalf of the LISA Canada 2021 Organizing Committee: Pasquale Bosso (Lethbridge) Djuna Croon (TRIUMF) Saurya Das (Lethbridge) William East (Perimeter) Daryl Haggard (McGill) Jess McIver (UBC) David Morrissey (TRIUMF) Scott Oser (UBC) Saeed Rastgoo (York) John Ruan (Bishops) Huan Yang (Guelph) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Fourth IUCSS Summer School and Workshop on the Lorentz- and CPT-violating Standard-Model Extension, online --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20935 Starting: 2021-05-20 to 2021-05-30 Location: Bloomington, Indiana, USA Additional Information: https://iucss.sitehost.iu.edu/sme2021/ Contact: ralehner[AT]indiana.edu The Fourth IUCSS Summer School and Workshop on the Standard-Model Extension (SME) will be held as an online event hosted by the Physics Department, Indiana University in Bloomington, from Thursday May 20 to Sunday May 30, 2021. This School is aimed primarily at students and researchers in theory and experiment who seek a pedagogical introduction to the SME framework. The School will begin by laying out basics of the effective field theory for Lorentz and CPT violation. Building on this groundwork, more advanced theoretical, phenomenological, and experimental topics of recent interest in the subject will be covered with the goal of leading the participants to the cutting edge of research in this field. Discussion sessions will support and complement the lecture material. The School participants will be given the opportunity to exhibit their own work via short presentations. An IUCSS Workshop on current research in SME physics will be held concurrently during the last part of the School. There is no registration fee for the School or Workshop, but online registration on or before Friday May 14, 2021 is required. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. Gravitational-Wave Primordial Cosmology, Paris, France, online --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20938 Starting: 2021-05-17 to 2021-05-19 Location: Paris, France Additional Information: https://indico.in2p3.fr/event/23850/overview Contact: renaux[AT]iap.fr We are organizing a virtual workshop on gravitational-wave primordial cosmology: https://indico.in2p3.fr/event/23850/overview It will take place on zoom, over three half-days on May 17th-19th, from 2pm to 6.30pm CEST. The main goal of the workshop is to critically review recent progress about the potential of gravitational waves to probe inflation on small scales, but related aspects like preheating, primordial black holes, phase transitions and the thermal history of the universe will also be discussed. A particular focus will be given to the observability of the various properties of the stochastic gravitational wave background, including its spectral shape and polarisation, and their implications for the inflationary mechanism and field content. Cross-correlations with other observables will also be discussed, together with methods of data analysis and prospect for detection. But this workshop will not be limited to a review of recent progress. It also aims at collectively identifying important open questions and assessing the potential of discovery of gravitational wave astronomy for primordial cosmology. For this, in addition to invited presentations, lasting 30 minutes each, time will be left for informal discussions, and the workshop will end with a summary of the important issues to address in this field. There is no registration fee, but registration through indico is compulsory. Speakers include: Matteo Braglia, Chiara Caprini, Sebastien Clesse, Ema Dimastrogiovanni, Guilhem Domenech, Matteo Fasiello, Daniel Figueroa, Azadeh Maleknejad, Subodh Patil, Marco Peloso*, Shi Pi, Mauro Pieroni, Antonio Riotto, Lorenzo Sorbo, Spyros Sypsas, Gianmassimo Tasinato, Caner Unal (*to be confirmed) Organisers: Sebastien Renaux-Petel, Jacopo Fumagalli, Sebastian Garcia-Saenz, Sadra Jazayeri, Lucas Pinol, Lukas Witkowski. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. Theory of Gravitation and Variation in Cosmology, Marseille, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/03/30/theory-of-gravitation-and-va… Starting: 2021-04-12 to 2021-04-16 Location: Marseille, France Additional Information: https://conferences.cirm-math.fr/2651.html Contact: triay[AT]cpt.univ-mrs.fr This thematic school of CNRS aims to provide an overview of the most motivated current theories and tests of gravitation in different regimes, ranging from the scale of the solar system to that of the large structures of the Universe. The emphasis is on recent developments in connection with major current problems in cosmology, such as the origin of the acceleration of the expansion of the Universe. The topics covered are: gravitational waves, tests of gravity in the solar system, gravitation modified at very large scales and inhomogeneous cosmological models. Audience The school is open to the international, it responds to a request from potential participants, such as CNRS researchers, academics and post-docs involved in this field. PhD students are also encouraged to attend: our future researchers. Prerequisite A doctoral level is required indifferently in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Theoretical Physics and Particle Physics. No preliminary upgrading is planned, but educational recommendations associated with the program will be passed on by speakers and will be posted on the school's website. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. 11th Iberian Gravitational Waves Meeting, Valencia, Spain --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20970 Starting: 2021-06-09 to 2021-06-11 Location: Valencia, Spain Additional Information: https://www.uv.es/igwm2021 Contact: igwm2021[AT]uv.es Dear Colleagues, We would like to announce the 11th Iberian Gravitational Waves Meeting to be held in Valencia (Spain) on June 9-11, 2021. The IGWM is an international conference set up yearly since 2011 by different groups around the Iberian Peninsula with interests in Gravitational Waves. After the cancelation of the meeting in 2020, this year it will take place in Valencia, Spain, organised by the Astronomy and Astrophysics Department (DAA) and the Mathematics Department (DM) of the University of Valencia. The 3-day meeting will have a hybrid form with the possibility of attending it in person (if covid-19 conditions allow for it) or online. The goal of this series of meetings is to bring together researchers working in Gravitational Waves with the aim at promoting collaboration and synergies among them. It also serves as a way of keeping track of recent advances in the Iberian gravitational wave community. The meeting covers all aspects of gravitational waves, including theory, data analysis, experiments and multimessenger astronomy. Additionally, a satellite meeting on the Einstein Telescope is under discussion for the 8th of June. Invited Speakers: Josefa Becerra, Instituto Astrofisico de Canarias. Vitor Cardoso, CENTRA/IST, Lisboa (TBC). Elena Cuoco, EGO, Pisa. Daniel Garcia Figueroa, IFIC-CSIC/UV, Valencia. Nikolaos Karnesis, APC-Universite Paris Diderot. Paola Leaci, Sapiencia University, Roma. Maria Angeles Perez Garcia, Universidad de Salamanca. Michele Punturo, INFN-Perugia (TBC). Nikolaos Stergioulas, University of Thessaloniki. Scientific committee: Mar Bastero Gil, Marie-Anne Bizouard, Marica Branchesi, Thomas Dent, Jose Antonio Font, Tanja Hinderer, Mario Martinez, Alicia Sintes, Carlos Sopuerta. Deadline for abstract submission: May 15, 2021. Deadline for attendance in person: May 31, 2021. Looking forward to seeing you in Valencia, Isabel Cordero-Carrion, Jose Antonio Font, Pablo Cerda-Duran (local organising committee) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Five PhD student positions in the field of Laser Interferometry, Hannover, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20890 Deadline: 2021-03-12 Location: Hannover, Germany Additional Information: https://www.aei.mpg.de/643034/wissenschaftliche-r-mitarbeiter-in-doktorand-… Contact: vitali.mueller[AT]aei.mpg.de In the Collaborative Research Center 1464 TerraQ ("Relativistic and quantum-based geodesy" ), the Laser Interferometry in Space division of the Institute for Gravitational Physics invites applications for 5 positions of a Research Assistant (PhD Position, m/f/d) in the field of physics (Salary Scale 13 TV-L, 75 %) starting as soon as possible. The positions are initially limited to 3 years. Responsibilities and duties The successful candidates will be responsible for the independent work on one of the following research projects: B01 New Measurement Concepts with Laser Interferometers: Study of novel laser-interferometric instrument concepts for gravimetric satellite missions based on inter-satellite laser ranging, identification and trade-off of design options aiming on enhancing the dynamic range (satellite pointing and relative velocity), modelling and analysis of optical accelerometers with regard to sensing of the baseline angular velocity in order to obtain an additional gravity information, contribution to development of novel satellite mission concepts. B03 Optical Design Methods for Low-Noise Interferometers: Enhance current beam profiling methods, in order to improve the wavefront modelling for the received light at a remote spacecraft. Investigate in optical simulations, how a beam's mode content affects the interferometric readout signals, and how the readout signals can be optimized. This project is thereby focused on computer simulations aspects for precision interferometry with space application. B04 Advancing Inter-Spacecraft laser interferometry: Building on the successful GRACE Follow-On mission, in this project optical configurations for the next generation of satellite-based Earth gravity missions are designed, analyzed, built as prototypes and tested. This includes experimental optics, data analysis and electronics. B05 Compact Multichannel Optical Test Mass Sensing: Research and development of novel optical readout methods based on deep frequency interferometry for inertial sensing and optical accelerometers applications. This project deals with experimental optics and data analysis. The successful candidate will join our group pursuing the technology development towards a next generation of compact instruments as envisaged for future gravity space projects. B06 Optical Control of a Torsion Balance as a Low-Noise Test Platform: Development of laser interferometry to readout and control a torsion pendulum with the goal of testing and characterizing novel accelerometers and inertial sensors for future gravity field missions. The focus of this project, which will be carried out in close collaboration with B05, is on optics, mechanics, electronics, digital signal processing, and numerical simulations. Employment conditions To qualify for the position, applicants must hold a scientific university degree (Master, Diploma, or equivalent) in one the following fields: physics, aerospace engineering, mathematics, informatics or a related field. In addition, very good knowledge in mathematics, programming, simulations, optics and geodesy (some of which are project dependent) is expected. We require very good written and spoken English, organisational skills, initiative and the ability and willingness to familiarise oneself with new areas of work. What we offer The DFG Collaborative Research Centre CRC 1464 "TerraQ - relativistic and quantum-based geodesy" is characterised by its unique interdisciplinarity of quantum physics and geodesy. TerraQ aims to advance quantum-based measurement concepts for monitoring mass changes from space and on ground, combined with the corresponding data analysis and modelling, in order to provide sophisticated tools that significantly enhance our knowledge on the involved change processes in the system Earth. The Institute for Gravitational Physics (IGP) of the Leibniz University Hannover is part of TerraQ. The IGP cooperates closely with the Max-Planck-Institute for Gravitational Physics, also known as Albert-Einstein-Institute (AEI). For further information on the institute and its activities, please refer to: https://www.aei.mpg.de/interferometry-in-space. We offer PhD students research challenges at the highest level, project responsibility and a top-class international network. With our integrated graduate school, we offer a wide range of further education opportunities in our interdisciplinary research field and soft skills to prepare for a successful career. Full announcement: https://www.aei.mpg.de/643034/wissenschaftliche-r-mitarbeiter-in-doktorand-… +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. PhD opportunities in quantum gravity at OIST, Okinawa, Japan ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20892 Deadline: 2021-04-01 Location: Okinawa, Japan Additional Information: https://admissions.oist.jp/apply-phd Contact: philipp.hoehn[AT]oist.jp The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) is currently accepting applications for PhD positions in all fields. In particular, there are opportunities in the Gravity, Quantum Geometry and Field Theory Unit headed by Reiko Toriumi, which focuses on the random geometric, perturbative and non-perturbative quantum and statistical field theoretic approaches to quantum gravity, and in the Qubits and Spacetime Unit led by Philipp Hoehn, which focuses on research at the interface of quantum gravity, quantum information and foundations. OIST has a central admission scheme and the next deadline is April 1st for admission in September 2021. More information and the link to the application portal can be found under https://admissions.oist.jp/apply-phd. Research related inquiries may be directed at Philipp Hoehn (philipp.hoehn[AT]oist.jp) or Reiko Toriumi (reiko.toriumi[AT]oist.jp), general questions about admission and OIST's grad school program should be addressed at admissions[AT]oist.jp. Candidates are considered for admission without regard to gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, medical condition, race, ethnicity, ancestry, culture, national origin, religion, or marital status. Applications from women and minorities are strongly encouraged. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Postdoc in Gravity, Quantum Theory, and their interface, Mexico City, Mexico ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20898 Deadline: 2021-05-03 Location: Mexico City Additional Information: http://www.nucleares.unam.mx/visiting_researchers.php Contact: bonder[AT]nucleares.unam.mx A Mexico-based group spanning several Universities and working in Gravity, Quantum Theory, and their interface invites applications for a postdoctoral position in related topics. The group members are Y. Bonder, J.C. Degollado, L. Jaime, B. Juarez-Aubry, S. Modak, U. Nucamendi, E. Okon, N. Ortiz, I. Pena, M. Salgado, and D. Sudarsky, and the topics of interest include - Black holes and compact objects, - Cosmology, - Foundations of quantum and gravitational physics, - Modified gravity theories including metric-affine theories, - Numerical relativity, - QFT in curved spacetime and semiclassical gravity, - Quantum gravity phenomenology, violation of spacetime symmetries, and tests of gravity with quantum systems. The selected candidate is expected to spend most of their time at the National Autonomous University (UNAM), in the Mexico City campus, where most group members are based, but collaboration with other members is encouraged. The position is for two years starting in January 2022 (there is some flexibility on the starting/ending dates). A PhD in physics or related fields is required by the time of the appointment. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Yuri Bonder at bonder[AT]nucleares.unam.mx. Applications will begin to be reviewed on May 3, 2021; this process will continue until the position is filled. Please apply by sending a cover letter, a complete CV, and a research proposal to bonder[AT]nucleares.unam.mx, and arrange for three referees to send recommendation letters to the same email. In the cover letter please mention your area(s) of expertise and specify the date of your PhD defense (or the expected date). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Rising Scholar Postdoctoral Fellowships in the Department of Physics, University of Virginia, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/03/16/rising-scholar-postdoctoral-… Deadline: 2021-04-12 Location: Charlottesville, VA, USA Additional Information: https://graduate.as.virginia.edu/rising-scholars Contact: ky5t[AT]virginia.edu The University of Virginia Department of Physics is pleased to announce its participation in the Rising Scholars Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. The Program is intended to support under-represented scholars in any field and is sponsored by the College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Its goal is to provide mentored professional development opportunities to train the next generation of scholars for future tenure-track positions at UVA or elsewhere. Postdoctoral Fellows selected under this program will be appointed for two years (subject to annual review) and will carry out research, teaching, and professional development activities directed toward securing a tenure-track position. The UVA Physics Department encourages Rising Scholars Fellowship applications from postdoctoral candidates who received (or will receive) their Ph.D degree in Physics or a closely related field between August 24, 2019 and August 24, 2021, and who are interested in obtaining additional research and teaching experience as well as cultivating a more inclusive department and professional community for those traditionally underrepresented in Physics, for instance, women and racial minorities. Fellowship recipients in Physics will work with one or more faculty in the areas of active research described on the Department's web page (http://www.phys.virginia.edu/) including: Astrophysics, Gravity and Cosmology; Atomic, Molecular and Optical; Biological and Medical; Condensed Matter; High Energy; Mathematical; Nuclear and Particle; and Quantum Information. Please contact Prof. David Nichols (david.nichols[AT]virginia.edu) and/or Prof. Kent Yagi (ky5t[AT]virginia.edu) for further information about the research in gravity, astrophysics, and cosmology in the Department of Physics at the University of Virginia. Contact Prof. Robert Jones (phys-chair[AT]virginia.edu) the Physics Department Chair, for further information about the fellowship program. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Postdoctoral position within the Max Planck Fellow group "Multi-messenger Astrophysics of Compact Binaries", MPI, Potsdam, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20932 Deadline: 2021-04-15 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://www.aei.mpg.de/670829/postdoctoral-position-multi-messenger-astroph… Contact: tim.dietrich[AT]aei.mpg.de The newly-funded Max Planck Fellow group "Multi-messenger Astrophysics of Compact Binaries" invites the opening of a postdoctoral postdoc appointment. The postdoctoral position is initially for 2 years, but can be extended up to a maximum of 5 years. The new Max Planck Fellow group is headed by Prof. Dr. Tim Dietrich and was established to strengthen the connection between the University of Potsdam and the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics. The successful applicant will work closely together with the Theoretical Astrophysics group at the University of Potsdam (also lead by Dietrich), with the Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity division led by Alessandra Buonanno and the Computational Relativistic Astrophysics division led by Masaru Shibata. For this particular position, we are looking for a postdoc that is interested in modeling the gravitational-wave and electromagnetic signatures connected to the merger of two neutron stars. The successful candidate must have a strong background in general relativity and it is beneficial to have experience in scientific programming as well as numerical relativity. To apply, please fill out the form available on the AEI webpage. You will be asked to upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications, and (up to 3-page) statement of past and future research activities. Applicants will need to indicate the names of three referees for recommendation letters. Referees will receive an email with instructions on how to upload their letters. If they encounter problems, referees may also send letters by email to gwjobs(a)aei.mpg.de. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline for full consideration is April 15, 2021. The positions are available as early as 1st of July 2021. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics is an equal opportunity 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, or disability. For further information please contact Dr. Andre Schirotzek: andre.schirotzek[AT]aei.mpg.de. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Postdoctoral Research Associate Position under SERB CRG project, Ahmedabad, India ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20947 Deadline: 2021-04-15 Location: Ahmedabad, India Additional Information: https://ahduni.edu.in/careers/academic-support/ Contact: anjan.sen[AT]ahduni.edu.in Role Summary: The selected candidate will work on DST-SERB (Govt of India) Funded Project "Search for missing links between observation and theory in beyond concordance LambdaCDM model" (CRG/2020/004347). This is a multi-institute project involving following investigators: PI: Prof. Anjan Ananda Sen (School of Arts and Sciences, Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad) Co-PI: Dr. Koushik Dutta (Department of Physics, IISER, Kolkata) Co-PI: Dr. Mayukh Raj Gangopadhyay (Centre For Theoretical Physics, JMI, New Delhi). The position will be based in Ahmedabad University but the candidate will have the opportunity to work with all three researchers and will have to visit all the collaborative institutes time to time. Responsibilities: In addition to research work related to the project, the candidate is also expected to be involved with activities related to Scientific Social Responsibility (SSR) as mandated by DST SERB. He/She may occasionally have to take part in the training activities of undergraduate and Phd students in the division. Key Skills: The candidate should have research experience in cosmology. In particular, candidates with research experience in the areas like Inflation/Dark Energy and Modified Gravity Theories/ LSS formation in the Universe etc will be preferred. Prior experiences in using computational tools like CAMB/COSMOMC/CLASS or any other similar tools, experiences with MCMC etc are desirable. Pay Scale: As per DST-SERB scale + HRA as per rule. Qualification: PhD in Physics. Candidates who have either submitted their thesis or are expected to submit it soon, are also encouraged to apply. Till obtaining phd degree, fellowship in the grade of Senior Research Fellow ( as per DST-SERB scale) will be provided for such candidates. How to Apply: Interested candidates can send their applications along with their curriculum vitae (CV) with particulars of educational qualifications, research experience and interests as well as the list of publications through email, with a subject line "Application for Research Associate Position (CRG/2020/004347)", to anjan.sen[AT]ahduni.edu.in and info.artsandsciences[AT]ahduni.edu.in. They should also arrange three recommendation letters, sent directly to the email addresses mentioned above by their referees. The last date for the application as well as for sending the recommendation letters is 15th April, 2021. Notes: 1) Only short-listed candidates will be informed through email and invited for an online interview. 2) No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. 3) The position may not be filled if a suitable candidate is not found +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. 2 years post-doctoral position in strong gravity, Aveiro, Portugal ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/03/27/2-years-post-doctoral-positi… Deadline: 2021-04-30 Location: Aveiro, Portugal Additional Information: http://gravitation.web.ua.pt/node/2815 Contact: herdeiro[AT]ua.pt A call for a 2 years research position in Strong Gravity, is open within the strong gravity and HEP group at the University of Aveiro, Portugal. The group is coordinated by Carlos Herdeiro and includes, as researchers, Eugen Radu, Pedro V. P. Cunha and Nicolas Sanchis-Gual (strong gravity), Antonio Morais and Felipe Freitas (HEP), amongst others, as well as several highly motivated graduate students. The successful applicant will integrate the team of the research grant "Testing the Kerr hypothesis with gravitational waves and lensing", PTDC/FIS-AST/3041/2020. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Staff scientist position in gravitational wave data analysis, Amsterdam, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20954 Deadline: 2021-05-16 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.nikhef.nl/jobs/vacatures/ Contact: vdbroeck[AT]nikhef.nl Nikhef, the National Institute for Subatomic Physics in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured staff scientist position in gravitational wave data analysis. The successful candidate is expected to have an outstanding track record of original research in the analysis of data from interferometric gravitational wave detectors. Among the research topics relevant for the position are novel contributions to the long-term detection efforts, the development of algorithms to characterize gravitational wave sources based on their signals, and data analysis methodology for astrophysics, fundamental physics, and cosmology with gravitational waves. The new staff scientist will carry out her or his research as a member of the gravitational waves group at Nikhef, which is part of the Virgo Collaboration and a key player towards Einstein Telescope and LISA. It is foreseen that she or he will establish links with the experimental research portfolio at Nikhef, will play a leading role in the Dutch gravitational wave data analysis efforts, and will actively contribute to the procurement of funding. Together with its University partners, Nikhef offers teaching opportunities and access to excellent students, who play an important role in the scientific life of the gravitational waves group, and of Nikhef in general. The successful candidate is expected to have a PhD degree in Physics or a closely related field and should have good communication skills. Strong preference will be given to female candidates and candidates from other under-represented minorities in physics, but all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. For informal inquiries, please contact Prof. Dr. Chris Van Den Broeck (vdbroeck[AT]nikhef.nl). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Young Investigator Group Leader position in multi-messenger gravitational-wave astronomy, Frankfurt, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/03/29/young-investigator-group-lea… Deadline: 2021-04-30 Location: Frankfurt, Germany Additional Information: https://www.uni-frankfurt.de/51086393/ITP Contact: rezzolla[AT]itp.uni-frankfurt.de The Institute for Theoretical Physics at Goethe University Frankfurt announces that a position of "Young Investigator Group Leader" is anticipated within the framework of the Hessian Excellence Cluster Project "ELEMENTS" starting April 1st, 2021 and until March 31st, 2025. The Cluster Project ELEMENTS is a collaborative project of Goethe University Frankfurt, Technical University Darmstadt, Giessen University, and the GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy-Ion Research. It addresses the physics of binary neutron-star mergers from gravitational waves to the nucleosynthesis of heavy chemical elements and electromagnetic signals. This includes investigations of the r-process fission cycle and its impact on the natural synthesis of heavy chemical elements in binary neutron-star merger events. We are looking for an exceptional candidate with an outstanding CV and performance in the research associated with the multi-messenger observations of compact stars or the gravitational-wave data analysis and phenomenology of these objects. A proven track record of research in one of these areas and the ability to manage a research group are essential prerequisites. The successful applicant will benefit from ELEMENTS' generous support package for Young Investigators, which includes, besides travel and equipment budgets, also funding for the hiring of a post-doctoral researcher and a PhD student for the duration of the Excellence cluster. Candidates should have a PhD in Physics or in related areas (Mathematics, Computer Science). The application should comprise a CV, a full list of publications, and a research plan illustrating hiring strategy for the postdoctoral and PhD positions. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to the address below. Applications will have to be sent by 30.04.2021 for full consideration, but the search will remain open till the optimal candidate is found. Applications should be made electronically and sent to: Fr. Astrid Steidl: steidl[AT]itp.uni-frankfurt.de and to CC-ed to rezzolla[AT]itp.uni-frankfurt.de Goethe University and its partners in ELEMENTS are equal-opportunity employers and are committed to increasing the number of women in research and teaching. Qualified female researchers are therefore especially encouraged to apply. Severely handicapped applicants with equal qualification and aptitude will be given preferential consideration. We prioritise diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. PT-CERN PhD Thesis grant applications in CENTRA, Lisbon, Portugal ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20959 Deadline: 2021-05-10 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Additional Information: https://idpasc.lip.pt/pt_cern_grants/phd_programme/call/15 Contact: alex.vano.vinuales[AT]tecnico.ulisboa.pt The PT-CERN Call 2021/1 is open for student application of PhD grants in high energy physics and related scientific domains relevant for the Portuguese participation at CERN. The GRavitation In Tecnico (GRIT) group in CENTRA, Instituto Superior Tecnico of the University of Lisbon, proposes two PhD projects in the fields of mathematical and numerical relativity: Title: Analysis of the asymptotic region of asymptotically flat and de-Sitter like spacetimes Supervisor: Edgar Gasperin, co-supervisor: Alex Vano-Vinuales Abstract: The asymptotic properties of spacetimes play a central role in many physical aspects of General Relativity since key notions in the theory, such as the mass and gravitational radiation, can only be unambiguously defined at infinity. The analysis of such properties and resolutions of open problems in theory require both the non-linear analysis of solutions to partial differential equations (Einstein field equations) and the geometric understanding thereof. This PhD project consists in the mathematical analysis and/or numerical study of spacetimes of physical interest (such as black holes, cosmological spacetimes and perturbations thereof) by means of conformal methods. More specifically, exploiting the conformal Einstein field equations and asymptotic expansions to study the behaviour of solutions close to null and spatial infinity. Title: Free hyperboloidal evolution in axisymmetry Supervisor: Alex Vano-Vinuales, co-supervisor: Edgar Gasperin Abstract: This thesis project in the field of numerical relativity aims to use compactification methods to tackle General Relativity on hyperboloidal slices, which allow the unambiguous evaluation of global spacetime properties at null infinity. The main objective is a free-evolution hyperboloidal axisymmetric implementation for a commonly used formulation of the Einstein equations. On the way towards the extraction of more accurate gravitational waveforms from the strong field regime, the code will be used to couple gravity to simple matter models, among them fundamental field candidates. Interested PhD candidates will find more details of the thesis proposals searching under "Thesis Proposals" on the application's website and are encouraged to apply there. Deadline is 10th May 2021. For any queries or further information, please contact alex.vano.vinuales[AT]tecnico.ulisboa.pt or edgar.gasperin[AT]tecnico.ulisboa.pt. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. Post-doctoral research position in relativistic cosmology, Warsaw, Poland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/03/31/post-doctoral-research-posit… Deadline: 2021-05-25 Location: Warsaw, Poland Additional Information: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/619954 Contact: jan.jakub.ostrowski[AT]ncbj.gov.pl The Fundamental Research Department at the National Centre for Nuclear Research, Warsaw, invites applications for a post-doctoral research position. Department is conducting research in many disciplines of fundamental physics including: general theory of relativity, cosmology, quantum physics, nuclear physics, particle physics, high energy physics This position is funded by the National Science Centre, under the Sonata-15 grant (PI: Jan Ostrowski) titled: "Cosmology beyond perturbation theory". The main aim of this project is to model the Universe on cosmological scales with an exact, inhomogeneous solutions or properly averaged Einstein equations, however other related topics are also acceptable. Requirements: - PhD in physics, astronomy or related disciplines; - experience in general relativity and/or cosmology is required; - experience in modelling light propagation in a non-trivial space-times will be an advantage. Documents: - copy of the PhD diploma; - cv; - list of publications; - two recommendation letters; - short research statement. We offer: Appointment will be for a two-year term starting no sooner than October 2021, with a possible extension for a third year depending on the performance. Monthly salary is 10k PLN before tax; additional budget for scientific visits and participation in conferences is also available. Contact: dr Jan Jakub Ostrowski, e-mail: Jan.Jakub.Ostrowski[at]ncbj.gov.pl Applications in electronic form should be submitted to: Jan.Jakub.Ostrowski[at]ncbj.gov.pl by May 25th, 2021. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12. Professor at The Australian National University Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics, Canberra, Australia ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/03/31/professor-at-the-australian-… Deadline: 2021-04-22 Location: Canberra, Australia Additional Information: https://jobs.anu.edu.au/cw/en/job/539323/professor Contact: sareh.rajabi[AT]anu.edu.au The ANU Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics is seeking inspirational scientific leaders with equity agendas from the areas of research related to Gravitational Wave Science, who can grow ANU's leadership across all areas of gravitational wave astronomy. The appointment comes with an attractive start-up package. The University may also consider placement for a partner or spouse. There is significant flexibility in regard to actual commencement date and physical presence at the ANU. The Australian National University's newly established Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics (CGA), is a joint facility of the Research School of Physics (RSPhys) and Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA). Apply here: https://jobs.anu.edu.au/cw/en/job/539323/professor Applications close: 22 Apr 2021 11:55:00 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.13. Postdoc at Nottingham, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20977 Deadline: 2021-04-15 Location: Nottingham, UK Additional Information: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/ref/SCI429820X1 Contact: Thomas.Sotiriou[AT]nottingham.ac.uk Are you interested in the fields of dark matter, dark energy or modified gravity ? If so, we invite you to apply for the above two year STFC funded post to begin in October 2021. If your research interests are in one or more of the following areas we particularly encourage you to apply: axions or PBHs as dark matter candidates; the nature of dark energy; the cosmological constant problem; approaches to test for modified gravity including screened scalar forces in nature. If successful, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse set of researchers in the particle cosmology, quantum gravity and astronomy groups in Nottingham. We are looking for a researcher who can both work together with members of the above groups on the above projects, and who has the potential to develop their own lines of research. You will need to have, or be close to completion of, a PhD in physics or a related subject area, and have a track record of publishing and disseminating your work through conferences and seminars as appropriate to your career stage. This full time post is available from 01 October 2021 and will be offered on a fixed term contract until 30 September 2023. Job share arrangements may be considered. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Ed Copeland, email: ed.copeland[AT]nottingham.ac.uk Please note that applications sent directly to these email addresses will not be accepted. Our University has always been a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs - indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, see our Moving to Nottingham pages. For all successful international applicants, including EU/EEA applicants from January 2021, we offer an interest-free loan to help cover the cost of immigration-related expenses to the UK, including visas and the NHS surcharge. For more information download our Support with Immigration Expenses document. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. COST GWverse: Exchange of researchers working on gravitational-wave and black hole physics ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20901 Additional Information: https://gwverse.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/stsms/how-to-apply/ STSMs application: deadline April 10 In the context of the European COST Action CA16104 on Gravitational waves, black holes and fundamental physics (GWverse), grants for short term scientific missions (STSMs) are available. We are inviting you to submit proposals for STMSs starting after April 15, 2021 and ending before October 1, 2021 (applications outside this timeframe will be discarded). This call starts on March 08 and closes April 10, 2021. The selection committee will take into account the geographical distribution of host and home institution, matching of funds by the host, the scientific proposal and the experience of the applicant (preference is given to Early Career Investigators). Successful applicants will be expected to join as members of one (or more) of the Action's Working Groups. STSM recipients should acknowledge the COST Action in any publication or talks, through the use of the COST logo and the statement "The authors would like to acknowledge networking support by the COST Action GWverse CA16104". STSMs are a great opportunity for all scientists within the COST Action to exchange visits, nurture collaborations, or develop new ones. Further details are available at the GWverse webpage: https://gwverse.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/stsms/ If you have any question, please contact the STSM Coordinator Andreja Gomboc: andreja.gomboc[at]ung.si ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Call for suggestions to republish valuable physics books ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/03/12/call-for-suggestions-to-repu… Additional Information: http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/mip/books/ Dear Colleagues, Any suggestions for republishing valuable physics books, which are out of print and are now in the public domain, will be appreciated (if you have doubts whether some books are in the public domain, you can still suggest them and we will check). The books will be typeset into LaTeX and will be published by the Minkowski Institute Press (http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/mip/books/) - an academic publisher run by academics for academics and associated with the Minkowski Institute in Montreal. Best wishes, Vesselin Petkov Minkowski Institute Montreal, Canada http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/ http://spacetimecentre.org/vpetkov/ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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[Hyperspace-list] Hyperspace Bulletin for March 2021
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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Mathematical and Computational Challenges in the Era of Gravitational Wave Astronomy, Los Angeles, USA 1.2. Challenges for Witnessing Quantum Aspects of Gravity in a Lab, Sao Paulo, Brazil 1.3. Alternative Gravities and Fundamental Cosmology (ALTECOSMOFUN'21; online) 1.4. Flat Asymptotia, Okinawa, Japan 1.5. Sixteenth Marcel Grossmann Meeting on General Relativity (MG16), online 2. Jobs 2.1. Postodoctoral positions in Gravitational Physics and Cosmology, Beijing, China 2.2. Assistant Professor in Astroparticle Physics at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA 2.3. Assistant or Associate Professor in Astrophysics, "Digital Transformations", St. Louis, USA 2.4. Research Computing Facilitator at UMass, Dartmouth, USA 2.5. Postdoctoral Position in Numerical Relativity at the Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, USA 2.6. Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Information Science at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, USA 2.7. Postdoctoral position in relativistic astrophysics, Southampton, UK 2.8. ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme, Madrid (Spain) or Noordwijk (Netherlands) 2.9. Hawking chair in Cosmology, Cambridge, UK 2.10. Professorship of Mathematical Physics, Cambridge, UK 2.11. Postdoctoral positions in computational relativity/cosmology/fluid dynamics, IBM, Daresbury, United Kingdom 2.12. 1 year post-doctoral position in strong gravity, Aveiro, Portugal 2.13. Two postdoctoral positions in gravitational physics, University of Mississippi, USA 3. News 3.1. Living Reviews in Relativity: "The general relativistic constraint equations" ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Mathematical and Computational Challenges in the Era of Gravitational Wave Astronomy, Los Angeles, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20825 Starting: 2021-09-13 to 2021-12-17 Location: Los Angeles, United States of America Additional Information: http://www.ipam.ucla.edu/gwa2021 Contact: ipam[AT]ucla.edu Mathematical and Computational Challenges in the Era of Gravitational Wave Astronomy Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics, UCLA, Los Angeles (USA) September 13 - December 17, 2021 The Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics (IPAM) organizes a fourteen-week-long program to discuss Mathematical and Computational Challenges in the Era of Gravitational Wave Astronomy. The program will connect efforts of the mathematical and physical sciences communities to address new challenges on the understanding of multi-messenger astronomy. This long program will involve senior and junior researchers from several communities relevant to the program. Long Program Schedule: - Opening Day. September 13, 2021. - Mathematical and Computational Challenges in the Era ofGravitational Wave Astronomy Tutorial. September 14-21, 2021. - Workshop I: Computational Challenges in Multi-Messenger Astrophysics. October 4-8, 2021. - Workshop II: Mathematical and Numerical Aspects of Gravitation. October 25-29, 2021. - Workshop III: Source Inference and Parameter Estimation in Gravitational Wave Astronomy. November 15-19, 2021. - Workshop IV: Big Data in Multi-Messenger Astrophysics. November 29 - December 3, 2021. - Culminating Workshop at Lake Arrowhead. December 12-17, 2021. Interested contributors may apply for financial support to participate in the entire fourteen-week program, or a portion of it. Applications will be accepted through May 31, 2021. Mathematicians and scientists at all levels who are interested in this area of research are encouraged to apply for funding. Supporting the careers of women and minority researchers is an important component of IPAM's mission and their applications are particularly welcomed. For more information, please visit the program webpage: www.ipam.ucla.edu/gwa2021 Program Flyer PDF: http://www.ipam.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/GWA2021-Flyer.pdf Organizing Committee: Manuela Campanelli (Rochester Institute of Technology) Marco Cavaglia (Missouri University of Science and Technology) Jose Antonio Font (University of Valencia) Igor Rodnianski (Princeton University) Susana Serna (Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Mathematics) Gunther Uhlmann (University of Washington, Mathematics) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. Challenges for Witnessing Quantum Aspects of Gravity in a Lab, Sao Paulo, Brazil --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/02/10/challenges-for-witnessing-qu… Starting: 2021-06-07 to 2021-06-11 Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil Additional Information: https://www.ictp-saifr.org/qgem2021/ Contact: secretary[AT]ictp-saifr.org Understanding gravity in the framework of quantum mechanics is one of the significant challenges in modern physics. Along this line, a primary question is whether gravity is a quantum entity subject to quantum mechanical rules. Despite the purported weakness of gravity, the phase evolution induced by the gravitational interaction of two-micron size test masses in adjacent matter-wave interferometers can detectably entangle them via the exchange of graviton mediation even when they are placed far enough apart to keep Casimir-Polder forces at bay. This prescription for witnessing entanglement certifies gravity as a coherent quantum mediator through simple correlation measurements between two spins: one embedded in each test mass known as a QGEM (quantum gravity induced entanglement of masses) protocol. This workshop will discuss various theoretical and experimental challenges to conceive the QGEM protocol in a lab that will require an unprecedented level of accuracy in witnessing the quantum nature of one of nature's weakest interactions. No registration fee +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Alternative Gravities and Fundamental Cosmology (ALTECOSMOFUN'21; online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20856 Starting: 2021-09-06 to 2021-09-10 Location: Szczecin, Poland Additional Information: https://indico.cern.ch/event/873762/ Contact: altecosmo20[AT]gmail.com Dear Colleagues, In view of the very uncertain situation related to the pandemic of Covid-19, we have decided to hold our conference, "Alternative Gravities and Fundamental Cosmology", entirely online on 6th-10th of September of 2021. More technical details will be provided in due time to those who register. The task of the conference is to bring together specialists dealing with the problems of alternative gravities (including quantum gravity, superstring, varying constants, Lorentz violating etc.) both from a theoretical and observational point of view. The program of the conference will contain 4 plenary morning sessions and 3 afternoon parallel sessions (of 3 sessions each), 1 morning doctoral students' session (up to 3 parallel sessions). The oral presentations will be selected by the sessions conveners in collaboration with the Scientific Committee. We also plan to publish conference proceedings in the journal "Universe". Looking forward to "seeing" you. With compliments, Mariusz P. Dabrowski (Organizing Committee chair) Vincenzo Salzano (Scientific Committee chair) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. Flat Asymptotia, Okinawa, Japan --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20864 Starting: 2021-03-15 to 2021-03-18 Location: Okinawa, Japan Additional Information: https://groups.oist.jp/flat-asymptotia Contact: aritra.banerjee[AT]oist.jp The holographic principle, a modern cornerstone in the understanding of quantum gravity, has been around for more than two decades now. Holography is often understood in spacetimes having a negative cosmological constant, via the AdS/CFT duality between gravity in D dimensions and gauge theory living in (D-1) dimensions. Flat holography seeks to apply similar techniques to arrive at a deeper understanding of scattering processes in flat spacetime. As such, it constitutes a step away from the unrealistic case of negative cosmological constant, and towards quantum gravity in the real world. In this workshop we will get to learn from the experts the multifaceted developments over the last few years on flat holography, and on the asymptotic symmetries that underlie it. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Sixteenth Marcel Grossmann Meeting on General Relativity (MG16), online --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/02/26/sixteenth-marcel-grossmann-m… Starting: 2021-07-05 to 2021-07-09 Location: online Additional Information: http://www.icra.it/mg/mg16/ Contact: mg16[AT]icranet.org The Sixteenth Marcel Grossmann Meeting on General Relativity (MG16) will take place virtually from Monday July 5 to Friday July 9, 2021. It will be organized by ICRA (Rome, Italy), ICRANet (Pescara, Italy) and the associated ICRANet centers including Yerevan, Armenia; Minsk, Belarus; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; USTC, China; Isfahan, Iran; Stanford University and the University of Arizona, USA. The meeting will run on the Indico platform (https://indico.cern.ch/) and video conferencing will be organized using Zoom (https://zoom.us/) After the meeting all videos will be available on YouTube. Each day of the meeting there will be three program blocks of three hours each: one plenary session and two parallel sessions in revolving order to address the three major continental time zones: Central European Summer Time: Block 1: 6:30-9:30 Block 2: 9:30-12:30 Block 3: 16:30-19:30 The first day plenary session will start at 9:30 on Monday, the second one at 16:30 on Tuesday, the third one at 6:30 on Wednesday and so on. Each three hour parallel session block will have 10 sessions, and each session will have nine 20 minute talks (including discussion). Plenary sessions will consist of 4 talks of 45 minutes each. Recordings of each plenary session will be available the next day on YouTube. The registration fees will be: Regular fee: 150 Euros (up to April 1) Regular fee: 200 Euros (from April 1) Reduced fee: 50 Euros (applied to student and auditors) Reduced fee: 80 Euros (from April 1) The timeline for meeting activities is: March 15, 2021: registration opening April 15, 2021: abstract submission opening May 15, 2021: registration closure June 15, 2021: abstract submission closure Further information will be updated here and available on the website. Remo Ruffini, University of Rome, on behalf of the International Organizing Committee Robert Jantzen, Villanova University, on behalf of the International Coordinating Committee +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Postodoctoral positions in Gravitational Physics and Cosmology, Beijing, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/02/03/postdoctoral-positions-in-gr… Deadline: 2021-03-01 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 University has four post-doctoral positions opening from July or September 2021 in the following fields: Loop quantum gravity and quantum cosmology, CMB, Large-scale structure formation of the Universe, Gravitational lensing, Numerical relativity, and Gravitational wave astronomy. The positions include competitive salary (no less than CNY180,000 per year) depending on the qualifications and directions of the applicants. The appointment will be for two years. The faculty members of the Center include Zhoujian Cao. Sijie Gao, Bin Hu, Wenbiao Liu, Yongge Ma, Hongbao Zhang, and Bin Zhou. The International Advisory Committee of the Center consisits of Abhay Ashtekar (Penn State), Ronggen Cai (ITP, CAS), Jerzy Lewandowski (Warsaw), Canbin Liang (BNU), Hong Liu (MIT), and Zheng Zhao (BNU). The research area of the Center concerns Genenral relativity, Black hole physics, Loop quantum gravity and quantum cosmology, Holographic issue of gravity, Alternative theories of gravity, Numerical relativity and gravitational wave, Relativistic astrophysics, and Cosmology. 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 one of the following faculty members: Zhoujian Cao (zjcao[AT]bnu.edu.cn) Bin Hu (bhu[AT]bnu.edu.cn) Yongge Ma (mayg[AT]bnu.edu.cn) The deadline for receipt of all application materials is March 1st, 2021. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Assistant Professor in Astroparticle Physics at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20809 Deadline: 2021-03-06 Location: Lawrence, KS, USA Additional Information: http://www.employment.ku.edu/academic/18308BR Contact: kuapsearch2020[AT]ku.edu The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Kansas (KU) seeks outstanding applicants for an assistant professorship in physics (tenure track position) in astroparticle physics (AP), to start August 18, 2021. The KU AP group currently participates on multiple experiments either currently operating, or planned, in the polar regions, and seeks to build on its experience with radio-wave detection of cosmic rays and neutrinos, as well as develop and explore novel instrumentation and cosmic-ray detection strategies and technologies. Over the next decade, we hope to play a seminal role in the design, deployment, and calibration of the IceCube Gen2 radio and PUEO detectors. Candidates with research interests in radio-frequency instrumentation or areas closely related to it and compatible with, and complementing existing efforts in the department are particularly encouraged to apply. The qualifying candidates must have a doctorate degree in physics or a closely related field. A strong record of research and commitment to excellence in teaching are required. The University of Kansas is dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working and learning environment. Individuals who are committed to furthering these causes are encouraged to apply. We especially welcome applicants from groups traditionally underrepresented in Physics and Astronomy. This includes, but is not limited to, women, racial and ethnic underrepresented minorities, and LGBTQIA individuals as well as those residing at the intersection of these axes. In addition, candidates with experience and/or demonstrated potential to effectively contribute to a diverse and inclusive learning environment are especially encouraged to apply. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups in higher education. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the time of appointment Lawrence, KS is an excellent place to live. It is an affordable and progressive city with a lively arts and music scene, excellent schools, high quality restaurants, economical living, and a diverse cultural mix. It is also only an hour drive from downtown Kansas City. For a complete announcement and to apply online, go to http://www.employment.ku.edu/academic/18308BR. A complete online application includes the following materials: cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research statement (up to 5 pages), a teaching statement (up to 2 pages), and the names, e-mail addresses, and contact information for at least three references. Applicants should arrange for electronic letters of reference to be sent to Professor Hume Feldman, Chair, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Kansas, kuapsearch2020[AT]ku.edu. Applications are being reviewed currently. Late applications will be accepted as long as needed to identify a qualified pool. For full consideration, all application documents and reference letters must be received before this date. 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 university's 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: Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, IOA[AT]ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, 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 (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Assistant or Associate Professor in Astrophysics, "Digital Transformations", St. Louis, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/02/06/assistant-or-associate-profe… Deadline: 2021-03-15 Location: St. Louis, USA Additional Information: https://apply.interfolio.com/83721 Contact: krawcz[AT]wustl.edu The Department of Physics at Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a tenure-track/tenured faculty appointment in Physics at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to begin in the fall semester of 2021. A Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related discipline is required at the time of appointment. We invite applicants in all areas of theoretical, observational, and experimental astrophysics, cosmology, particle physics and nuclear physics who specialize in the use of data-intensive methods, data mining, statistics, large-scale computer simulations, machine learning, neural network, and GPU computing. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, simulations of astrophysical processes (e.g. black hole and neutron star accretion or merger, cosmological simulations), processing large data sets (e.g., gravitational wave, cosmological, multi-wavelength and multi-messenger data sets), and statistical, uncertainty quantification, and Bayesian analyses. The hire forms part of Washington University's Digital Transformation initiative, in which 14 faculty members are hired in departments across the schools of Arts and Sciences. The ability and willingness to collaborate with colleagues across traditional discipline boundaries will be considered as a strength of the application. Furthermore, a joint appointment with the Department of Mathematics and Statistics can be considered if appropriate. The faculty hire will be a member of the McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences. The successful candidate will conduct an independent research program, teach typically one class per semester, and advise undergraduate and graduate students. The appointment can begin as soon as Fall 2021. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Research Computing Facilitator at UMass, Dartmouth, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20832 Deadline: 2021-03-01 Location: Dartmouth, MA, USA Additional Information: http://careers.umassd.edu/dartmouth/en-us/job/506953/professional-tech-i-or… Contact: sfield[AT]umassd.edu The Center for Scientific Computing and Visualization Research (CSCVR) at UMass Dartmouth is hiring a Research Computing Technical Facilitator. The position will provide broad computing support for the center, which includes research groups in computational fluid dynamics, astrophysics, relativity, solid and structural mechanics, ocean processes, and data science. The computing facilitator is encouraged to collaborate with individual researchers on scientific projects, and the successful candidate will have ample opportunities to interact with ongoing projects in gravity and astrophysics. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Postdoctoral Position in Numerical Relativity at the Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20838 Deadline: 2021-04-10 Location: Rochester, NY, USA Additional Information: http://ccrg.rit.edu Contact: qxysma[AT]rit.edu As part of several NASA and NSF collaborative projects, RIT's Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation (CCRG) is currently seeking to fill one or two postdoctoral research positions with highly qualified individuals interested in pursuing research in the fields of numerical relativity, theoretical and computational astrophysics, with an emphasis on general relativistic magneto-hydrodynamics simulations. We are particularly interested in developing new high-performance algorithms for relativistic magneto-hydrodynamics simulations of binary neutron star coalescences from prior to merger through to the formation of disks and/or collapse of the merged remnant, the production of jets, and launching of outflows. The group is involved in several large collaborations, including the LIGO Scientific Collaboration (LSC), The Einstein Toolkit Consortium (einsteintoolkit.org) and a NASA Theoretical and Computational Astrophysics Network (TCAN) (compact-binaries.org) CCRG researchers have access to several computing cluster facilities at national computing centers such as XSEDE and the TACC's Frontera Supercomputer, as well as a dedicated over 3500-cores cluster and large storage pool hosted at the Center. 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: qxysma[AT]rit.edu with a copy to ccrg-postdoc[AT]ccrg.rit.edu. More information about the CCRG is available at http://ccrg.rit.edu/. And about Rochester at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rochester,_New_York Application reviews will be begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Starting dates, duration and a competitive salary are negotiable. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Information Science at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20839 Deadline: 2021-03-01 Location: Lawrence, KS, USA Additional Information: https://employment.ku.edu/staff/18504BR Contact: jwu[AT]ku.edu Applications are invited for a postdoctoral researcher position in quantum information science with the University of Kansas beginning as early as April 1, 2021. Postdoctoral researcher candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in physics by date of appointment and research experience in quantum information science or a related experimental field. The person would work with the University of Kansas quantum information science (QIS) group on the experimental implementation of superconducting quantum/neuromorphic computing. Candidates with relevant interests and experience, especially those who are skilled at UHV thin-film deposition, nanofabrication and cryogenic temperature characterization, are sought. The University of Kansas QIS group is pursuing a broad and exciting research program, with elements including superconducting neuromorphic computing devices and circuits, nanoscale superconducting quantum interference devices (nanoSQUIDs), and unconventional superconducting qubits. The group's research interests focus on nanoscale quantum devices and circuits for next-generation advanced computing, which has broad impact on many applications, such as homeland security, artificial intelligence, new medicines design etc. The post-doctoral researcher would be expected to participate in many of these activities, taking a leadership role in advancing the group's research program, interacting with and mentoring students, and engaging in creative and independent thought. For more information and to apply go to https://employment.ku.edu/staff/18504BR. Initial review of applications will begin March 1, 2021 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants has been identified. Inquiries can be made by email to jwu[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, retaliation, gender identity, gender expression and genetic information in the University's programs and activities. The following persons has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and are the Title IX Coordinators for their respective campuses: Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, IOA[AT]ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, 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,m 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. Postdoctoral position in relativistic astrophysics, Southampton, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20853 Deadline: 2021-03-11 Location: Southampton, UK Additional Information: https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=1338021PJ Contact: n.a.andersson[AT]soton.ac.uk The Southampton Gravity Group is offering a postdoctoral position in relativistic astrophysics, starting in the autumn of 2021. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake research within an STFC-funded project to investigate the physics, astrophysics and phenomenology of neutron stars, with a particular focus on binary neutron-star seismology. The University of Southampton (UK) is home to a large research group in gravitational physics. The Group currently comprises 15 staff members (Nils Andersson, Leor Barack, Oscar Dias, Carsten Gundlach, Ian Hawke, Ian Jones, Carlos Mafra, Andy O'Bannon, Adam Pound, Andreas Schmitt, Kostas Skenderis, Marika Taylor, David Turton, James Vickers and Ben Withers) and a number of postdocs and research students. Research interests in the group cover black-hole and neutron-star physics, gravitational wave astronomy and numerical relativity, and string-inspired gravity and holography. The Group is part of the STAG Research Centre and has close ties with the astronomy and high-energy groups in the Physics and Astronomy department. In order to be considered for this post, the applicant must have a PhD* or equivalent in Astronomy, Mathematics, Physics, or a related discipline and have a track record in at least one of the following research areas: neutron-star astrophysics, gravitational-wave theory, and numerical relativity. The post is for 2 years, with an extension to 3 years possible, subject to satisfactory performance. Hours would be considered from 0.8 Full time equivalent to full time. A complete application should include (i) a Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications; (ii) a brief (< 1 page) statement of research interests; and (iii) the names and addresses of two referees. Applications should be made online via https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancies.aspx , vacancy number 1338021PJ. For informal queries, please contact Nils Andersson at n.a.andersson[AT]soton.ac.uk. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme, Madrid (Spain) or Noordwijk (Netherlands) ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20859 Deadline: 2021-04-30 Location: Madrid (Spain) or Noordwijk (Netherlands) Additional Information: http://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/esdc/visitor-programme Contact: avrp[AT]cosmos.esa.int To increase the scientific return from its space science missions, the European Space Agency (ESA) welcomes applications from scientists interested in pursuing research projects based on data publicly available in the ESA Space Science Archives (http://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/esdc) The ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme is open to scientists, at all career levels, affiliated with institutes in ESA Member States and Collaborating States. Early-career scientists (within 10 years of the PhD) are particularly encouraged to apply. PhD students are also welcome to apply through their supervisors. During their stay, visiting scientists will have access to archives and mission specialists for help with the retrieval, calibration, and analysis of archival data. In principle, all areas of space research covered by ESA science missions can be supported. Residence lasts typically between one and three months, also distributed over multiple visits. Research projects can be carried out at ESAC (Madrid, Spain) and at ESTEC (Noordwijk, Netherlands). To offset the expenses incurred by visitors, ESA covers travel costs from and to the home institution and provides support for lodging expenses and meals. Applications received before 30 April 2021 will be considered for visits in autumn/winter (2021/2022). For further details, including areas of research and contact information, please refer to: http://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/esdc/visitor-programme or write to the programme coordinators at avrp[AT]cosmos.esa.int +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Hawking chair in Cosmology, Cambridge, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20866 Deadline: 2021-04-12 Location: Cambridge, UK Additional Information: https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/28800/ Contact: c.p.caulfield[AT]damtp.cam.ac.uk The Advisory Committee to the Stephen W. Hawking Professorship of Cosmology invite applications for this Professorship from persons whose work falls within the broad field of cosmology which includes the analysis as to the origins of matter and of the universe, theoretical cosmology and gravitation, and all other fields of academic scholarship as may from time to time be generally considered cosmology and theoretical physics, to take up appointment on 1 October 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter. Candidates will have an outstanding research record of great international stature. They will have the vision, leadership, experience and enthusiasm to build on current strengths in maintaining and developing a leading research presence. They will hold a PhD or equivalent postgraduate qualification. Standard professorial duties include teaching and research, examining, supervision and administration. The Professor will be based in Cambridge. A competitive salary will be offered. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. Professorship of Mathematical Physics, Cambridge, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20870 Deadline: 2021-04-06 Location: Cambridge, UK Additional Information: https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/25627/ Contact: c.p.caulfield[AT]damtp.cam.ac.uk The Board of Electors to the Professorship of Mathematical Physics (1967) invite applications for this Professorship from persons whose work falls within the broad framework of quantum field theory, including particle physics, mathematical physics, and quantum gravity. The appointment should be taken up as soon as mutually convenient, and preferably no later than 1 October 2021. Candidates will have an outstanding research record of international stature in quantum field theory, and the vision, leadership, experience and enthusiasm to build on current strengths in maintaining and developing a leading research presence. They will hold a PhD or equivalent postgraduate qualification. Standard professorial duties include teaching and research, examining, supervision and administration. The Professor will be based in Cambridge, in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, (DAMTP) University of Cambridge. A competitive salary will be offered. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. Postdoctoral positions in computational relativity/cosmology/fluid dynamics, IBM, Daresbury, United Kingdom ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/02/26/postdoctoral-positions-in-co… Deadline: 2021-03-31 Location: Daresbury, United Kingdom Additional Information: https://careers.ibm.com Contact: eloisa.bentivegna[AT]ibm.com IBM Research is seeking to fill three postdoctoral positions, with start dates in the second half of 2021. Candidates with a background in any aspect of numerical relativity, computational cosmology, and/or fluid dynamics are invited to apply. Evidence of strong competence in large-scale scientific computing is required. Previous experience with optimization, AI/ML techniques, heterogeneous computing, or past involvement with industrial research projects would be an advantage. Official job openings will appear on our online system (see external link) shortly. In the meantime, interested candidates are welcome to enquire about the positions and/or forward their CV to Eloisa Bentivegna at the contact above. Applications from traditionally underrepresented groups are especially welcome. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12. 1 year post-doctoral position in strong gravity, Aveiro, Portugal ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/02/27/1-year-post-doctoral-positio… Deadline: 2021-03-26 Location: Aveiro, Portugal Additional Information: http://gravitation.web.ua.pt/node/2764 Contact: herdeiro[AT]ua.pt A call for a 1 year research position in Strong Gravity, is open within the strong gravity and HEP group at the University of Aveiro, Portugal. The group is coordinated by Carlos Herdeiro and includes, as researchers, Eugen Radu, Pedro V. P. Cunha and Nicolas Sanchis-Gual (strong gravity), Antonio Morais and Felipe Freitas (HEP), amongst others, as well as several highly motivated graduate students. The successful applicant will integrate the team of the research grant "Ultralight dark matter particles, black hole shadows and gravitational waves", CERN/FIS-PAR/0027/2019. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.13. Two postdoctoral positions in gravitational physics, University of Mississippi, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/02/28/two-postdoctoral-positions-i… Deadline: 2021-04-01 Location: Oxford, MS, USA Additional Information: https://relativity.phy.olemiss.edu/GR/?x=entry:entry210227-180500 Contact: lcstein[AT]olemiss.edu Two postdoctoral positions in gravitational physics at the University of Mississippi, USA The gravity group at the University of Mississippi invites applications for two postdoctoral researchers in gravitational physics and astrophysics. One postdoctoral position will focus on numerical relativity and tests of theories beyond GR, and will be supported by NSF-2047382. The second postdoctoral position will focus on gravitational-wave astrophysics and data-analysis. Each position is for two years, with potential for renewal for a third year contingent on performance and funding. A PhD in physics/mathematics/astronomy is required by the time of the initial appointment. The successful applicants will also develop and advance independent research programs, collaborate with UMiss gravity group faculty (Leo Stein, Anuradha Gupta, and Luca Bombelli) on their research, and help to train UM students. UMiss is a member of the Simulating eXtreme Spacetimes (SXS) collaboration, and the LIGO Scientific Collaboration (LSC), the LISA consortium, and will thus provide ample opportunities to collaborate with other SXS, LSC, and LISA member institutions. The nominal starting date for the positions is Sep. 1, 2021, but is flexible. Applicants should submit an application by sending an email to grpostdoc[at]phy.olemiss.edu, including: a complete CV in PDF format (including publication list); a research proposal which covers research interests and experience; and contact information for three professional references who may provide letters. Please arrange for your references to also mail letters to this same address. Use the email subject "Gravity postdoc." Review of applications will begin Apr. 1, 2021 and will continue until the positions are filled. Please direct questions about the positions to Anuradha Gupta agupta1[AT]olemiss.edu, and Leo Stein lcstein[AT]olemiss.edu. The University of Mississippi is an EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/504/ADA/ADEA employer. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Living Reviews in Relativity: "The general relativistic constraint equations" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/02/25/living-reviews-in-relativity… Additional Information: https://www.springer.com/gp/livingreviews/relativity The open-access journal Living Reviews in Relativity has published a new review article on 24 February 2021: Alessandro Carlotto. "The general relativistic constraint equations". Living Rev Relativ 24, 2 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41114-020-00030-z Abstract: We present the state-of-the-art concerning the relativistic constraints, which describe the geometry of hypersurfaces in a spacetime subject to the Einstein field equations. We review a variety of solvability results, the construction of several classes of solutions of special relevance and place results in the broader context of mathematical general relativity. Apart from providing an overview of the subject, this paper includes a selection of open questions, as well as a few complements to some significant contributions in the literature. Please, visit frequently our relativity channel (https://www.springer.com/gp/livingreviews/relativity) at http://livingreviews.org for other news. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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[Hyperspace-list] Hyperspace Bulletin for February 2021
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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. BritGrav21, Dublin, Ireland 1.2. Quantum Gravity, Higher Derivatives and Nonlocality, (online) 1.3. XV Iberian Cosmology Meeting, Online 1.4. YITP long-term workshop "Gravity and Cosmology 2021", Kyoto, Japan 1.5. Yukawa International Seminar "Gravity -The Next Generation-", Kyoto, Japan 1.6. Current Challenges in Gravitational Physics, Trieste, Italy (online) 1.7. Tehran Meeting on Cosmology at the Crossroads, Tehran, Iran 2. Jobs 2.1. Postdoctoral position at UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico 2.2. PhD position in quantum gravity, Odense, Denmark 2.3. Several PhD positions "Quantum Universe" cluster, Hamburg, Germany 2.4. Postdoctoral Fellow in Philosophy at the University of Illinois at Chicago, USA 2.5. PhD and postdoctoral positions in "Observation and Astrophysics of Compact-binary Mergers", Hannover, Germany 2.6. Gravitational-wave positions at Ghent University, Belgium 2.7. PhD positions at SISSA, Trieste, Italy 2.8. Postdoctoral position in gravitational-wave detection with pulsar timing arrays, Caltech, Pasadena, USA 2.9. PhD position in Quantum Gravity at Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands 3. News 3.1. GRG Editor's Choice: Resolving the H_0 tension with diffusion 3.2. New book: Hermann Weyl, Space-Time-Matter 3.3. Living Reviews in Relativity: "Time-delay interferometry" ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. BritGrav21, Dublin, Ireland --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20675 Starting: 2021-04-12 to 2021-04-16 Location: University College Dublin, Ireland Additional Information: https://sites.google.com/view/britgrav21 Contact: britgrav21[AT]maths.ucd.ie The 21st BritGrav meeting will be hosted by the School of Mathematics and Statistics at University College Dublin. The meeting will be held online, with sessions scheduled for the afternoons of the week starting Monday 12 April 2021. The aim of this meeting is to bring together early-stage researchers working on all aspects of gravitational physics, including astrophysics, cosmology, general relativity, quantum gravity, gravitational-wave data analysis and instrumentation, in the spirit of collaboration and the free exchange of results and ideas. In keeping with BritGrav tradition, the meeting will consist of short talks with priority given to PhD students and early-career researchers. Registration is free, and the deadline for abstract submission is 14 March 2021. At the end of the meeting, we will award the Best Student Talk Prize, sponsored by the IOP Publishing Group. Local Organisers: Barry Wardell, Adrian Ottewill, Niels Warburton, Sarp Akcay, Vojtech Witzany, Conor O'Toole, Josh Mathews, Leanne Durkan, Benjamin Leather, Philip Lynch, Kevin Kiely, Jake Williams and Chris Devitt. For inquiries please contact us at britgrav21[AT]maths.ucd.ie. For further updates on this and other events, please consider signing up to the UK Gravity mailing list https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?SUBED1=IOP-GRAVITATIONAL&A=1 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. Quantum Gravity, Higher Derivatives and Nonlocality, (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20725 Starting: 2021-03-08 to 2021-03-12 Location: International Online Workshop Additional Information: https://www.qgrav2021.com/ Contact: buoninfante.l.aa[AT]m.titech.ac.jp The main objective of the international workshop "Quantum Gravity, Higher Derivatives and Nonlocality" is to assess our current understanding of the interplay between gravity and quantum mechanics by discussing what is the main role of higher derivatives and nonlocality in the quantization of gravity, and whether they are really necessary to describe Nature at the fundamental level. In addition to discussing formal aspects of several approaches, applications of higher derivatives and nonlocality will be also explored, especially in the context of cosmology and black-hole physics. Different schools of thought will be brought together, in such a way that everyone can benefit from fruitful discussions and learn from each other. In addition to individual talks, discussion sessions will help making the meeting more exciting and productive, so as to become the source of constructive debates and new insights, and to push our quantum-gravity community towards deeper understandings. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. XV Iberian Cosmology Meeting, Online --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20727 Starting: 2021-03-29 to 2021-03-31 Location: Portugal (online) Additional Information: https://ibericos2021.math.tecnico.ulisboa.pt Contact: ibericos15.2021[AT]gmail.com The XV Iberian Cosmology meeting will be held online via Zoom from the 29th to the 31st of March 2021. The meeting is jointly organised by the University of Coimbra and Instituto Superior Tecnico, University of Lisbon. Registration is now open in the conference webpage. The invited speakers are: - Alessandro Melchiorri (Universita' di Roma La Sapienza), "Planck evidence for a closed universe and a possible crisis for Cosmology" - Jerome Martin (CNRS/Institut d'Astrophysique de Paris), "The quantum origin of the galaxies" - Jose Senovilla (Universidad del Pais Vasco), "Mathematics in Cosmology" and there will also be a special talk in tribute to the life and work of John Barrow by - Jose Mimoso (Universidade de Lisboa). These meetings aim to encourage interactions and collaborations between researchers working in cosmology and related areas in Portugal and Spain. Researchers working in other countries are also most welcome. Please feel free to send this announcement to other scientists that may be interested in attending. The meetings are informal and there is no registration fee. All participants wishing to give a talk may submit a title and abstract when they register. The deadline for abstract submission is March 6, 2021 and a preliminary program will appear on the webpage shortly after. Moreover, these meetings are not restricted to a single topic but are open to cosmologists in the broadest sense, from mathematical cosmology and theoretical particle physics to observational astrophysics. They are also designed to encourage the presentation of work in progress. We look forward to seeing you! The local organizing committee Alexandre Correia (Univ. Coimbra) Artur Alho (IST, Univ. Lisboa) Filipe Mena (IST, Univ. Lisboa) Joao Rosa (Univ. Coimbra) Miguel Zilhao (IST, Univ. Lisboa) Nuno Peixinho (Univ. Coimbra) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. YITP long-term workshop "Gravity and Cosmology 2021", Kyoto, Japan --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20764 Starting: 2022-01-31 to 2022-03-04 Location: Kyoto, Japan Additional Information: https://www2.yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/~gc2022/index.php Contact: gc2022[AT]yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp We previously announced a long-term workshop "Gravity and Cosmology 2021" (GC2021) to be held in May-June 2021 at Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics (YITP), Kyoto, Japan. However, given the covid-19 situation, we decided to postpone it to January 31 - March 4, 2022 and to rename it to "Gravity and Cosmology 2022" (GC2022). This is one of series of long-term workshops held at YITP. The aim of the workshop is to gather researchers playing the leading roles in gravity and cosmology, and to have active discussions on the current problems and future directions. The registration will open around August 2021 at the GC2022 website. We look forward to having you in Kyoto. SOC: Masaki Ando (Tokyo), Emanuele Berti (Johns Hopkins), Rong-Gen Cai (ITP CAS), Vitor Cardoso (CENTRA), Antonio De Felice (YITP), Claudia de Rham (Imperial), Nathalie Deruelle (APC), Ruth Durrer (Geneva), Roberto Emparan (Barcelona), Ruth Gregory (King's College London), Renata Kallosh (Stanford), Eiichiro Komatsu (Max-Planck Inst.), Andrei Linde (Stanford), Shinji Mukohyama (YITP, Chair), Lisa Randall (Harvard), Misao Sasaki (IPMU), Masaru Shibata (AEI/YITP), Alexei Starobinsky (Landau Inst.), Masahiro Takada (IPMU), Takahiro Tanaka (Kyoto), Atsushi Taruya (YITP), Jean-Philippe Uzan (IAP), David Wands (Portsmouth) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Yukawa International Seminar "Gravity -The Next Generation-", Kyoto, Japan --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20765 Starting: 2022-02-14 to 2022-02-18 Location: Kyoto, Japan Additional Information: https://www2.yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/~gc2022/YKIS/index.php Contact: gc2022[AT]yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp We previously announced the symposium "Gravity -The Next Generation-" to be held in June 2021 at Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics (YITP), Kyoto. However, given the covid-19 situation, we decided to postpone it to February 14 - 18, 2022. We aim for comprehensive but intensive discussion on the rapidly expanding frontiers of physics of gravity and cosmology. The symposium also serves as the Yukawa International Seminar for the fiscal year (YKIS 2022a). The registration will open around August 2021. Invited Speakers (*to be confirmed): Masaki Ando (Tokyo/KAGRA), Emanuele Berti (Johns Hopkins), Patrick Brady (UWM/LIGO), Rong-Gen Cai (ITP CAS), Vitor Cardoso (CENTRA), Paolo Creminelli (ICTP)*, Karsten Danzmann (AEI/LISA), Claudia de Rham (Imperial), Nathalie Deruelle (APC), Ruth Durrer (Geneva), Roberto Emparan (Barcelona), Renata Kallosh (Stanford), Eiichiro Komatsu (Max-Planck Inst.), Andrei Linde (Stanford), Enrico Pajer (Cambridge)*, Tsvi Piran (Hebrew), Lisa Randall (Harvard), Misao Sasaki (IPMU), Leonardo Senatore (Stanford), Masaru Shibata (AEI/YITP), Alexei Starobinsky (Landau Inst.), Masahiro Takada (IPMU), Jean-Philippe Uzan (IAP)*, Johannes van den Brand (Nikhef/Virgo), David Wands (Portsmouth) Organizers: Katsuki Aoki (YITP), Antonio De Felice (YITP), Francesco Di Filippo (YITP), Tomohiro Fujita (ICRR), Mohammad Ali Gorji (YITP), Kunihito Ioka (YITP), Sugumi Kanno (Kyushu), Takeshi Kobayashi (KMI/SISSA), Sachiko Kuroyanagi (IFT), Shinji Mukohyama (YITP, Chair), Atsushi Naruko (YITP), Takahiro Nishimichi (YITP), Kazufumi Takahashi (Kobe/YITP), Takahiro Tanaka (Kyoto), Atsushi Taruya (YITP) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. Current Challenges in Gravitational Physics, Trieste, Italy (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/01/28/current-challenges-in-gravit… Starting: 2021-04-21 to 2021-04-28 Location: Trieste, Italy (online) Additional Information: https://grams-815673.wixsite.com/gravityworkshop Contact: jgonzale[AT]sissa.it This workshop aims to connect different communities and research areas in gravitational physics by covering observational and theoretical topics. More specifically, the focus will be on tests of gravity, gravitational waves, numerical simulations and data analysis, and theoretical models (including modified gravity). Each of the six days provides a series of invited talks by leading experts along with generous time for discussion. Due to the ongoing pandemic, this workshop will take place online. The program will run in the European afternoons to maximize participation across time zones. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. Tehran Meeting on Cosmology at the Crossroads, Tehran, Iran --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20791 Starting: 2021-02-22 to 2021-02-25 Location: Tehran, Iran Additional Information: http://physics.sbu.ac.ir/conferences/tmcc2021/ Contact: tehran.meeting.2021[AT]gmail.com LambdaCDM is astonishing! It provides us with a simple and beautiful picture of the universe that (almost!) successfully explains observations at a vast span of cosmic scales and times! However, it is facing yet unexplained challenges, with different levels of significance, that call for modifications and extensions. At Tehran Meeting on Cosmology at the Crossroads 2021 (TMCC2021) we take advantage of the constraints imposed by the Covid19 pandemic to virtually host experts (including Nobel and Gruber laureates) from all over the globe to discuss these challenges and possible avenues out of it. TMCC2021 is the third in the series of Tehran Meetings on Cosmology. In addition to the invited talks, the meeting also hosts sessions of contributed talks dedicated to the ongoing research by young cosmologists. You can join us by either contributing to the talks or participating as the audience. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Postdoctoral position at UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20679 Deadline: 2021-01-13 Location: Mexico City, Mexico Additional Information: https://www.nucleares.unam.mx/depto_gravitacion.php Contact: celia.escamilla[AT]nucleares.unam.mx The Department of Gravitation and Field Theory at the Institute for Nuclear Sciences of UNAM, has openings, twice a year (middle January and May each year), for postdoctoral fellows in its fields of study. The positions are for one year, renewable for a second one, depending upon funding and performance, and they carry a competitive monthly stipend, as well as basic health insurance for the postdoctoral fellow and her/his dependents. Applicants with interests in any of the following areas are encouraged to apply:: classical and quantum aspects of gravitation, numerical relativity, theoretical and precision cosmology, mathematical physics, quantum field theory, lattice QCD, biophysics, and complex systems. The permanent members are Miguel Alcubierre, Wolfgang Bietenholz, Yuri Bonder, Chryssomalis Chryssomalakos, Celia Escamilla-Rivera, Jemal Guven, Dario Nunez, Nestor Ortiz, Hernando Quevedo, Marcos Rosenbaum, Marcelo Salgado, Christopher Stephens, Daniel Sudarsky, Roberto Sussman and Alexander Turbiner - there is also a number of postdoctoral fellows and graduate students. We encouraged to the applicants to contact one of the above researcher depending their field interest. Applications (full CV, publication list and research statement) should be send via the email to celia.escamilla[AT]nucleares.unam.mx (with copy to fengari[AT]nucleares.unam.mx) by the closing date. Applicants should also arrange for up to three reference letters to be sent by email, to arrive by the same date. Succesful applicants will be expected to have a PhD in Theoretical Physics (no longer than 3 years before the starting date of the position) and be particularly knowledgeable of recent progress or activity in this area. Applicants will also be required to work independently, have strong analytical skills and be an effective team player. Informal enquiries should be addressed to Dr Celia Escamilla-Rivera (Head of the Department), email: celia.escamilla[AT]nucleares.unam.mx +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. PhD position in quantum gravity, Odense, Denmark ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20684 Deadline: 2021-02-10 Location: Odense, Denmark Additional Information: https://www.sdu.dk/da/service/ledige_stillinger/1136644 Contact: eichhorn[AT]cp3.sdu.dk The research team led by Astrid Eichhorn at the Centre for Cosmology and Particle Physics Phenomenology (CP3-Origins) at the Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy at the University of Southern Denmark in Odense invites applications for one PhD position. The position is expected to be filled in the area of quantum gravity, with a focus on asymptotically safe quantum gravity. We are looking for outstanding and highly-motivated candidates with a clear potential to excel in fundamental physics, who are looking to join a dynamic, diverse and curiosity-driven research group. CP3-Origins offers a stimulating research environment, with research topics ranging from quantum gravity, black-hole physics and gravitational waves, cosmology, dark matter to strongly-interacting field theories and formal aspects of quantum field theory. The appointment will be for a term of three years at a very competitive salary and is expected to start in the spring of 2021 (exact starting date is flexible). Funding for travel to conferences, workshops and PhD-schools is also available. Application deadline: 10 February 2021. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Several PhD positions "Quantum Universe" cluster, Hamburg, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20722 Deadline: 2021-02-14 Location: Hamburg, Germany Additional Information: https://www.qu.uni-hamburg.de/jobs/pool-call-phd.html Contact: rafael.porto[AT]desy.de As a University of Excellence, Universitaet Hamburg is one of the strongest research universities in Germany. As a flagship university in the greater Hamburg region, it nurtures innovative, cooperative contacts to partners within and outside academia. It also provides and promotes sustainable education, knowledge, and knowledge exchange locally, nationally, and internationally. The Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Center in Hamburg for Astro-, Mathematical and Particle Physics invites applications for several PhD positions in the cluster, including the topic "from quantum field theory to gravitational waves" (TH8). See link for more information. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Postdoctoral Fellow in Philosophy at the University of Illinois at Chicago, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/01/16/postdoctoral-fellow-in-philo… Deadline: 2021-03-05 Location: Chicago, USA Additional Information: https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=141437 Contact: huggett[AT]uic.edu Call for Applications: postdoc position in Phylosophy of Cosmology and Quantum Gravity. The philosophy of physics group at the Department of Philosophy at UIC solicits applications for a one-year postdoctoral research position, starting August 2021. The position is contingent on confirmation of anticipated funding. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the Cosmology Beyond Spacetime project's research by pursuing their own research in the philosophy of cosmology and quantum gravity and by collaborating on existing research efforts within the UIC group led by Professor Nick Huggett. 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 project is one half of a collaboration between UIC and the University of Geneva, where Professor Christian Wuethrich is the group leader. More information on the project and the research groups is available at www.beyondspacetime.net. Applicants with experience in either the philosophy or the foundations of cosmology and 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, who are willing to devote their efforts to the project. All work toward the Ph.D. must be completed before the starting date and must be awarded no earlier than 2017. The position is anticipated to be for one year. The salary will be competitive. Research funds for travel to relevant conferences and to the group at the University of Geneva will be provided. Please complete the online application and include the names and email addresses of three references at https://jobs.uic.edu. 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, and one or two writing samples. For fullest consideration, please apply by 3/5/21. Review of the files will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For more information, please contact Professor Nick Huggett at huggett[AT]uic.edu. The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching in a multicultural environment. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans. The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. PhD and postdoctoral positions in "Observation and Astrophysics of Compact-binary Mergers", Hannover, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/01/19/phd-and-postdoctoral-positio… Deadline: 2021-02-15 Location: Hannover, Germany Additional Information: https://www.aei.mpg.de/627275/phd-and-postdoctoral-positions-in-observation… Contact: alex.nitz[AT]aei.mpg.de The Division of Observational Relativity and Cosmology at the Albert Einstein Institute in Hannover invites applications from outstanding graduate students and postdoctoral scientists interested in using open gravitational-wave data to further our understanding of astrophysics, gravity and the Universe. The division is led by Prof. Bruce Allen and senior scientist Dr. Alexander Nitz. The Albert Einstein Institute in Hannover plays an active role in the analysis and interpretation of gravitational-wave data, and provides a lively and friendly environment and world-class computing facilities. More information can be found at http://www.aei.mpg.de/obs-rel-cos. The ideal candidate should have an excellent academic track record and experience with computer programming. Prior experience in gravitational wave data analysis would be helpful but is not a requirement. Applications including a CV, publication list and a brief research statement should be submitted by email to jobs-gw-han[AT]aei.mpg.de by Feb 15th, 2021. Candidates should also arrange that three letters of reference be sent to jobs-gw-han[AT]aei.mpg.de by the referees. Applications will be considered as they are received and the start date is flexible. We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - irrespective of gender, nationality, skin colour, origin, religion and ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Gravitational-wave positions at Ghent University, Belgium ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/01/20/gravitational-wave-positions… Deadline: 2021-02-12 Location: Ghent, Belgium Additional Information: https://inspirehep.net/jobs/1841649 Contact: archisman.ghosh[AT]ugent.be The Ghent Gravity Group in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Ghent University is seeking applications for PhD and postdoctoral positions. The newly-formed group is led by Archisman Ghosh and Dirk Ryckbosch. Research interests of the group span analysis of Advanced LIGO/Virgo and KAGRA data, cosmology and strong-field gravity using gravitational-wave observations, future observatories including the Einstein Telescope, and instrument science for the ETpathfinder project. The group is embedded within the Experimental Particle Physics division of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. We benefit from the local neutrino observations (IceCube, SoLid), astronomy and theory groups. We form a network with neighbouring universities in Belgium (Antwerp, Leuven, Louvain, Brussel, Bruxelles, and Liege) and are also closely connected with institutes in the Netherlands (Nikhef, University of Amsterdam, Utrecht University, Leiden University, and Maastricht University). We are seeking the following profiles. 1. A PhD student to work on gravitational-wave data analysis supervised by Archisman Ghosh. The topic of research will include (but not necessarily be limited to) standard-siren cosmology using gravitational-wave observations. The position is available immediately, and could start at any convenient date, preferably no later than 01 September 2021. PhD positions in Belgium are for a duration of 4 years. 2. A postdoc to work on the ETpathfinder project. Depending on the expertise of the postdoc, this could be an independent position, or one co-supervised jointly between Stefan Hild (Maastricht University) and members in Ghent (Dirk Ryckbosch and Archisman Ghosh). There would be the option to spend up to 60% of the time in Maastricht. Emphasis of the work will be on aspects of the ultra-high vacuum systems and cryogenics aspects of the ETpathfinder project. The position is available immediately (the starting date is negotiable), and will be for a duration of 3 years. 3. Subject to funding, an additional postdoc to work on gravitational-wave data analysis to complement the current expertise of the group. The position will be for 3 years. For the PhD position, applications should include: (i) a statement of interest (up to two pages), (ii) a brief academic CV, (iii) a list of grades, (iv) title and abstract of masters thesis (if applicable), and additionally (v) two letters of reference (to be sent directly by the referees). For the postdoctoral positions, applications should include: (i) an application letter, (ii) an academic CV, (iii) a list of publications, (iv) a statement of past and proposed research, and additionally (v) three letters of reference (to be sent directly by the referees). The deadline for applications is 12 February 2021, but the positions are available until filled. Applications including letters of reference are to be sent to gravity[AT]ugent.be. The language of communication in the research groups is English, and there are no special language requirements for the advertised positions. Information on international life in Ghent is available at The Square.Gent. For more information about the positions, please contact Archisman Ghosh (archisman.ghosh[AT]ugent.be). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. PhD positions at SISSA, Trieste, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/01/28/phd-positions-at-sissa/ Deadline: 2021-02-26 Location: Trieste, Italy Additional Information: https://www.sissa.it/app/phdsection/admission.php Contact: phd[AT]sissa.it The astroparticle group at SISSA is soliciting applications for PhD fellowships in a range of topics including gravitational wave physics and astrophysics. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply. More information on the Astroparticle Physics group can be found here: www.sissa.it/app The International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA) is a leading research and training institution (PhD School) based on the beautiful sea coast of Trieste in Italy. It offers first rate facilities (also for High Performance Computing) and has close relations with the other scientific institutions in the area. In particular, together with the National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF), the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), the National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN), SISSA is a founding member and supports the Institute for Fundamental Physics of the Universe (IFPU), Trieste, a newly born institute aiming at hosting and promoting a vigorous and innovative multi-disciplinary research program focused on investigating the fundamental laws of Nature under a Cosmological and Astrophysical perspective. The selection will take place following an admission exam to be held online. Application will be accepted until February 26, 2020, and should be submitted through the external link provided. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Postdoctoral position in gravitational-wave detection with pulsar timing arrays, Caltech, Pasadena, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20786 Deadline: 2021-02-21 Location: Pasadena (CA), United States Additional Information: http://nanograv.org Contact: Michele.Vallisneri[AT]jpl.nasa.gov The Caltech/JPL Low-Frequency Gravitational-Wave Group seeks a qualified individual for a postdoctoral appointment in support of the effort to detect and characterize GWs using radio timing observations of pulsars. The position will be funded through the North American Nanohertz Observatory for Gravitational Waves (NANOGrav), an NSF Physics Frontier Center (http://nanograv.org) The group, which currently includes Profs. Katerina Chatziioannou, Gregg Hallinan and Vikram Ravi, JPL scientists Curt Cutler, Joseph Lazio, and Michele Vallisneri, as well as Drs. Jean-Baptiste Bayle, Alvin Chua, and Arianna Renzini, conducts research on a broad range of topics in GW science across the spectrum, including the analysis of NANOGrav data, and preparations for the planned space mission LISA. The ideal candidate will have the skills to contribute to the development of NANOGrav's data-analysis framework (including its statistical formulation and the Enterprise software package); they will have interests that bridge the GW spectrum between the nanohertz probed by NANOGrav and the millihertz proved by LISA; and they will be committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the astronomical community. The postdoctoral researcher will be part of a diverse community of NANOGrav members in the United States and Canada and will benefit from collaboration with researchers at a range of institutions. The postdoctoral researcher will also play a role in the work of the International Pulsar Timing Array and will have ample opportunities for international travel and collaboration. The initial appointment is for one year with expected renewal for two additional years, and could start as early as September 2021. To apply, please send a CV, publication list, short statement of research, and have three letters of reference e-mailed to Michele Vallisneri (Michele.Vallisneri[AT]jpl.nasa.gov, mentioning "NANOGrav postdoc" in the subject) by February 21, 2021. Caltech is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) go to https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. PhD position in Quantum Gravity at Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20799 Deadline: 2021-03-24 Location: Nijmegen, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.ru.nl/english/working-at/vacature/details-vacature/?recid=11386… Contact: t.budd[AT]science.ru.nl We are looking for: a PhD candidate who is curious about the fundamental description of the gravitational force and the structure of space-time and excited about developing the mathematical and numerical methods necessary to build and analyse models of microscopic space-time geometry. From submillimetre to cosmological scales, the gravitational force is accurately described by the dynamical geometry of space-time, governed by Einstein's classical laws of general relativity. Inevitably these laws lose their validity when space-time is examined at extremely small length scales, where quantum effects come into play. Constructing a quantum theory of space-time geometry that is consistent and predictive in this regime is a central aim of research in quantum gravity. This is a challenging problem in many ways. Under the hypothesis that space-time geometry is fundamental and meaningful at arbitrarily small scales, such a theory must be able to handle superpositions of geometries that are wildly curved by quantum fluctuations. This requires a mathematical basis that is yet to be fully developed. During your PhD under the supervision of Dr T. Budd, you will actively develop this basis by combining insights from various research areas: lattice simulations of quantum gravity, the mathematics of random geometry, as well as renormalisation group methods in quantum field theory. The position is funded as part of the NWO VIDI grant "Quantum Geometry: space-time at the tiniest of scales". As is standard for PhD programmes in the Netherlands, this position will carry a light teaching load, amounting to about 10% of your work time. We ask: * A Master's degree in Physics or Mathematics, including courses on General Relativity and Quantum Field Theory as a minimum. * A strong mathematical background and/or good programming skills. * Good command of spoken and written English. We are: You will join the Gravity section of the High Energy Physics department at Radboud University. The Gravity section currently consists of six staff scientists and about twice as many PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers, with research topics ranging from black holes and gravitational waves to lattice quantum gravity, the functional renormalisation group and random geometry. We have close ties to gravitational research in both the Astrophysics department (including a large involvement in the Event Horizon Telescope) and Mathematics department (including mathematical relativity and noncommutative geometry), with whom we share the Institute for Mathematics, Astrophysics and Particle Physics (IMAPP). Our diversity and broad expertise in gravity combined with many regular activities provide a stimulating environment for young researchers. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. GRG Editor's Choice: Resolving the H_0 tension with diffusion ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/01/27/grg-editors-choice-resolving… Additional Information: https://www.springer.com/gp/livingreviews/relativity/grg-editors-choice In each volume of the journal General Relativity and Gravitation (GRG), a few articles are marked as "Editor's Choice". The primary criterion is original, high-quality research that is of wide interest within the community. This recent publication deserves special attention: Perez, A., Sudarsky, D. and Wilson-Ewing, E., "Resolving the H_0 tension with diffusion", Gen Relativ Gravit 53, 7 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10714-020-02781-0 Please, browse all Editor's Choice articles at: https://www.springer.com/gp/livingreviews/relativity/grg-editors-choice Frank Schulz Publishing Editor GRG ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. New book: Hermann Weyl, Space-Time-Matter ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/01/29/new-book-hermann-weyl-space-… Additional Information: http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/mip/books/weyl.html The latest book by Minkowski Institute Press - a new publication of Hermann Weyl's book Space-Time-Matter, which was first published in German in 1919 and the English translation appeared in 1922. What makes it invaluable is that, in addition to his masterfully presented lectures on special and general relativity (starting with a helpful introduction to tensor analysis), he was the first (and essentially the only one so far) who tried to reconcile two seemingly unreconcilable facts - Minkowski's discovery (deduced from the failed experiments to detect absolute motion) of the spacetime structure of the world (that it is a static four-dimensional world containing en bloc the entire history of the perceived by us three-dimensional world) and the inter-subjective fact that we are aware of ourselves and the world only at one single moment of time - the present moment (the moment now) - which constantly changes. Weyl reached the conclusion that it is our consciousness (somehow "traveling" in the four-dimensional world along our worldlines) which creates our feeling that time flows. Unfortunately, Weyl's reconciliation of the above facts has not been rigorously examined so far; the apparent contradiction that the consciousness "travels" in the "frozen" four-dimensional world - spacetime - is not an excuse because Weyl had surely been aware of it and nevertheless "went public" with his proposed resolution. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. Living Reviews in Relativity: "Time-delay interferometry" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/01/30/living-reviews-in-relativity… Additional Information: https://www.springer.com/gp/livingreviews/relativity The open-access journal Living Reviews in Relativity has published an updated review article on 15 December 2020: Massimo Tinto and Sanjeev V. Dhurandhar, "Time-delay interferometry", Living Rev Relativ 24, 1 (2021) https://doi.org/10.1007/s41114-020-00029-6 This article is a revised version of https://doi.org/10.12942/lrr-2014-6 Major revision, updated and expanded (for details see Appendix B). Please, visit frequently our relativity channel (https://www.springer.com/gp/livingreviews/relativity) at http://livingreviews.org for other news. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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Hyperspace Bulletin for January 2021
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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### HAPPY 2021 TO ALL HYPERSPACE MEMBERS! L. Rezzolla 1. Conferences 1.1. Workshop "Primordial Black Holes confront GW data" (online) 2. Jobs 2.1. Faculty positions in theoretical astrophysics, Bangalore, India 2.2. TDLI International Graduate Student Fellowships in Astrophysics, Shanghai, China 2.3. Research Fellow in Inflationary Cosmology at Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation, Portsmouth, UK 2.4. Professor and Deputy Director - ANU Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics, Canberra, Australia 2.5. Postdoc and PhD positions in continuous gravitational wave research, Hannover, Germany 2.6. 3-year Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Cosmology, Madrid, Spainn 2.7. Heinrich Hertz Fellowship in History and Philosophy of Physics, Bonn, Germany 2.8. Postdoctoral Fellowships in Astrophysical Relativity, Bangalore, India 2.9. Three PhD positions on the interface between Quantum Technology and Fundamental Physics, Nottingham, UK 2.10. Postdoc position at University of Vienna, Austria 2.11. Permanent, Postdoc and PhD opportunities in gravitational waves,Toulouse, France 2.12. Assistant Professor in Astroparticle Physics at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA 2.13. Postdoctoral Position in Black Hole Astrophysics at TDLI, Shanghai, China 2.14. Postdoctoral Fellow in Core-Collapse Supernova Theory, Stockholm, Sweden 3. News 3.1. 2021 Awards for Essays on Gravitation 3.2. New textbook: "General Relativity and its Applications: Black Holes, Compact Stars and Gravitational Waves" by V. Ferrari, L. Gualtieri, P. Pani (CRC Press, 2020) 3.3. IOP Gravitational Physics Group Annual Meeting with Prof. Andrea Ghez 3.4. Deadline for nominations for the 2021 IUPAP General Relativity and Gravitation Young Scientist Prize is 1 Feb 2021 3.5. New book: The Origin of Spacetime Physics 3.6. PROGRAMME 2021 of the THE CHALONGE - DE VEGA SCHOOL ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Workshop "Primordial Black Holes confront GW data" (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/12/11/workshop-primordial-black-ho… Starting: 2021-02-08 to 2021-02-12 Location: online Additional Information: https://agenda.infn.it/e/PBH-GW Contact: paolo.pani[AT]uniroma1.it Dear Colleagues, We would like to advertise the online workshop "Primordial Black Holes confront GW data". Initially organized to be held at Sapienza University of Rome, given the current situation the workshop will be held virtually on Zoom on Feb 8-12, 2021. It will bring together experts on GW sources and modelling, PBH formation and evolution, and cosmology, to discuss how the PBH scenario confronts current and future GW data. List of invited speakers and moderators: Yacine Ali-Haimoud (NYU, USA) Enrico Barausse (SISSA, IT) Emanuele Berti (JHU, USA) Alessandra Buonanno (AEI, DE) Christian Byrnes (Sussex U., UK) Sarah Caudill (Utrecht U., NL) Davide Gerosa (Birmingham U., UK) Anne Green (Nottingham U., UK) Tanja Hinderer (Utrecht U., NL) Karsten Jedamzik (Montpellier U., FR) Ely Kovetz (Ben-Gurion U., IL) Alexander Kusenko (UCLA & Tokyo U., USA/JP) Michele Maggiore (Geneve U., CH) Chiara Mingarelli (Connecticut U., USA) Pasquale Serpico (CNRS, FR) Hardi Veermae (Tallinn U., EE) More information and the registration form are available at the workshop's webpage. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us. All the best, Swetha Bhagwat, Valerio De Luca, Gabriele Franciolini, Paolo Pani, Antonio Riotto +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Faculty positions in theoretical astrophysics, Bangalore, India ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20606 Deadline: 2020-12-31 Location: Bangalore, India Additional Information: https://www.iiap.res.in/files/faculy_position_advt_31October2020_0.pdf Contact: mangalam[AT]iiap.res.in The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) invites applications for faculty positions. Details of the scientific activities and its facilities are available on the Institute's website (https://www.iiap.res.in/ ) Theoretical Astrophysics: The Institute invites applications from candidates with experience in theoretical astrophysics and expertise in one or more of the following areas in connection to astrophysics: Gravitational dynamics, plasma physics, general and special relativity, atomic and molecular physics, radiative transfer theory, and high energy astrophysics; and working on applications to one or more areas including the Sun, (Exo) planets, stars, and compact objects, ISM, galaxies, extragalactic astrophysics or cosmology The application material should include, 1. A cover letter 2. A detailed curriculum vitae 3. A list of publications with citations and H-index 4. A summary of the research and academic experience 5. A brief write-up on how they bring value to the Institute's activities 6. An outline of research goals and plans 7. Arrange for three letters of reference The above material should be sent by email to diriia[AT]iiap.res.in with a copy to dean[AT]iiap.res.in The applications submitted before 31 December 2020 will be processed immediately. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. TDLI International Graduate Student Fellowships in Astrophysics, Shanghai, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20608 Deadline: 2021-03-31 Location: Shanghai, China Additional Information: http://tdli.sjtu.edu.cn/EN/customize/415 Contact: leeastronomy[AT]sjtu.edu.cn Tsung-Dao Lee Institute (TDLI) in Shanghai, China (http://tdli.sjtu.edu.cn) initiated by Prof. Tsung-Dao Lee (Nobel Prize in Physics 1957), is a newly established national research institute and the current director is Prof. Frank Wilczek (Nobel Prize in Physics 2004). TDLI supports research in high energy physics, astrophysics and quantum physics, and aims to become a top-notch physics and astronomy research institute in the world. Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) is the contractor and trustee of TDLI and is in charge of the operation of TDLI. TDLI has an internationalised environment with English as its working language The TDLI astrophysics division works closely with the astronomy department at SJTU (http://astro.sjtu.edu.cn/en/) Current faculty members are active in exoplanets and dynamics, high-energy/particle astrophysics, galactic/extragalactic astronomy and cosmology with projects in observations, theory, statistics, computation, and instrumentation. In TDLI astrophysics division, we are looking for talented and highly motivated Master and PhD students for Fall 2021 Admission. Successful applicants are expected to start in Sep 2021. These positions are funded partially through individual faculty's grants. Scholarships such as Chinese Government Scholarship, Shanghai Government Scholarship, SJTU Scholarship are also available for excellent candidates. Please apply before Dec 15, 2020 for the 1st round scholarship application and Mar 31, 2021 for the 2nd round scholarship application. Self-supported applications are open until May 31, 2021. Please refer to the SJTU International Graduate Admission for the enrolment eligibility (http://tdli.sjtu.edu.cn/EN/customize/415) Any other inquires please send an email to leeastronomy[AT]sjtu.edu.cn. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Research Fellow in Inflationary Cosmology at Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation, Portsmouth, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/12/08/research-fellow-in-inflation… Deadline: 2021-01-11 Location: Portsmouth, UK Additional Information: http://www.icg.port.ac.uk/ Contact: david.wands[AT]port.ac.uk The Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation (ICG) intends to appoint an STFC-funded Research Fellow in Inflationary Cosmology. The successful applicant will work as part of a team at the ICG led by Prof David Wands and will undertake individual and collaborative research, supporting an STFC project investigating models of inflation and the origin of primordial density perturbations. A PhD degree and relevant research experience are required. This post is for three years, with an anticipated start date of 1st September 2021, or earlier by agreement. The ICG consists of 17 academic staff, 17 postdoctoral researchers and around 30 PhD students, and has an active international visitors programme. Portsmouth is a member of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey, the Dark Energy Survey, the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope Collaboration and the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, with involvement in several other major international collaborations, including the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument, the Square Kilometre Array, ESA's Euclid satellite mission and Laser Interferometer Space Antenna. 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 We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, but applications are particularly encouraged from traditionally under-represented groups in science. We are happy to consider applications from candidates wishing to work part-time, job-share or who wish to work flexibly, if so please indicate your proposed working pattern in your application. The University of Portsmouth and the ICG hold Athena SWAN Bronze awards; we are committed to developing organisational and cultural practices that promote diversity and equality and create a better working environment for women and men. Applications (application form, CV, publication list and research statement) should be submitted via the online application system at https://port.engageats.co.uk by the closing date. Applicants should also arrange for up to three reference letters to be sent by email to icg-recruitment[AT]port.ac.uk, to arrive by the same date. It is the policy of the University to only accept applications submitted using the University's online application system. For informal enquiries about this role please contact Professor David Wands, email: david.wands[AT]port.ac.uk. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons and all appointments will be made on merit. As we are committed to the principles of the Race Equality Charter Mark, we would particularly welcome applications from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community who are currently under-represented at this level in this area. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Professor and Deputy Director - ANU Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics, Canberra, Australia ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20612 Deadline: 2021-02-15 Location: Canberra, Australia Additional Information: http://cga.anu.edu.au/ Contact: sareh.rajabi[AT]anu.edu.au Professor and Deputy Director - ANU Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics THIS OPPORTUNITY WAS PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISED IN LATE 2019. COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS PREVENTED THE PROCESS FROM BEING COMPLETED. The Australian National University in Canberra, Australia, has recently established a new Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics (CGA), jointly supported by the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics and the Research School of Physics. The Centre encompasses all aspects of gravitational wave physics and astrophysics, including instrumentation, theory and data analysis, source follow-up and multi-messenger astronomy. It will bring together existing ANU researchers in these areas under one umbrella and expand the capability by making up to seven new tenure-track academic appointments across these research programs over the next year. The inaugural CGA Director is Professor David McClelland. We are now seeking Expressions of Interest for the appointment of two key senior positions with complementary expertise. The level of appointment will be either at Full Professor (Level E) or Associate Processor Level D. It is the intention that one of the appointees will initially take on the role of Deputy Director, in the anticipation that they will take over as Director within the next three years. We are seeking inspirational scientific leaders with equity agendas from any area of research covered by the Centre, who can grow ANU's leadership across all areas of gravitational wave astronomy. If you think you have the skills, vision and drive required to fill these roles, please consider applying, regardless of your current level of appointment. The appointments come with attractive start-up packages and the ability to help shape the future of the CGA through subsequent faculty hires. They are tenure or tenure-track positions with a negotiable probation period. The University may also consider placement for a significant other if they fit within the profile of the institution. We are now seeking 2-page Expressions of Interest (EoI), along with a complete CVs. EoIs will be accepted any time up to mid-February 2021. We then anticipate advertising the positions with a closing date for applications in mid-March 2021. The successful appointee to the position of Deputy Director must be available to assist the current Director and the CGA staff in research proposals that may be submitted in 2021/2022, but there is significant flexibility in regard to actual commencement date and physical presence at the ANU. You are encouraged to contact Professor David McClelland (david.mcclelland[ATT]anu.edu.au) for further information. Please email your expression of interest and CV to the CGA Administrator, Dr Sareh Rajabi (sareh.rajabi[AT]anu.edu.au), before the closing date. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Postdoc and PhD positions in continuous gravitational wave research, Hannover, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/12/09/postdoc-and-phd-positions-in… Deadline: 2020-12-31 Location: Hannover, Germany Additional Information: https://www.aei.mpg.de/continuouswaves Contact: maria.alessandra.papa[AT]aei.mpg.de We are inviting applications from outstanding Post-Docs and graduate students (Ph.D. students) to join the permanent independent research group "Searching for Continuous Gravitational Waves" at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (AEI), in Hannover, Germany: https://www.aei.mpg.de/continuouswaves Continuous gravitational waves have not yet been observed. The detection problem is possibly one of the most challenging across the various types of gravitational wave signals, with the data analysis procedures effectively increasing the detector sensitivity by a significant amount. The group at AEI is the largest group world-wide devoted to this endeavour, designing and carrying out the deepest searches and deploying them on in-house computing resources and on the Einstein@Home volunteer commuting project. The research environment is dynamic, stimulating and fast-paced. The ideal candidate should have an excellent academic track record, programming experience, have worked with data, be creative and enthusiastic. Prior experience with gravitational wave data is not required. For post doctoral fellows the initial appointment will be for two years with the possibility, upon satisfactory performance, of an extension. For PhD students the appointment is for three years. Their PhD is awarded by Leibniz university Hannover. The working language of the group is English. Applications should comprise a CV, a publication list and a brief research statement. They should be submitted by email to cw-jobs[AT]aei.mpg.de. Candidates should also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to cw-jobs[AT]aei.mpg.de by the referees. The deadline for submission is December 31st 2020, but later applications will be considered until the positions are filled. The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics is an equal opportunity 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, or disability. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. 3-year Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Cosmology, Madrid, Spainn ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20621 Deadline: 2020-12-18 Location: Madrid, Spain Additional Information: https://inspirehep.net/jobs/1829237 Contact: matteo.fasiello[AT]csic.es It is a pleasure to announce the opening of a three-year postdoctoral position in theoretical cosmology at IFT CSIC/UAM, Madrid. The position is supported by funds from the 2019-T1/TIC-15784 "Atraccion de Talento" grant held by Dr. Matteo R. Fasiello. The focus area will be early universe physics and in particular the investigation of the inflationary particle content, pairing up model-building constraints with observational signatures (including primordial gravitational waves). Dr. Fasiello is actively involved in the LISA Collaboration. All candidates with general expertise in theoretical cosmology are encouraged to apply. The appointment is for three years, subject to yearly performance reviews. Salary is commensurate to experience. The position comes with a generous travel budget. The start date can be as early May 2021 and should be no later than October 1st of the same year. IFT Madrid (https://www.ift.uam-csic.es/en/) houses a thriving Cosmology Group. Candidates are invited to send a curriculum vitae, a list of publications (if not included in the cv), and a brief research statement to matteo.fasiello_at_csic.es, ensuring the subject line includes "postdoc2020". Candidates should make sure at least two letters of recommendation are sent to the same address by the deadline. The deadline for applications is set on December 18th 2020. However, review of applications will continue until the position is filled. The IFT actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. Heinrich Hertz Fellowship in History and Philosophy of Physics, Bonn, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20624 Deadline: 2021-01-31 Location: Bonn, Germany Additional Information: https://www.history-and-philosophy-of-physics.com/heinrich-hertz-fellowship… Contact: dennis.lehmkuhl[AT]uni-bonn.de The Heinrich Hertz Fellowship in History and Philosophy of physics is designed to allow graduate students (typically PhD students but Master students can also apply) and early-career postdoctoral scholars to spend either half of or a full academic year at the University of Bonn to work on any topic in the history and philosophy of physics. They have no formal duties apart from following their own research agenda and interacting with the other historians and philosophers of physics in Bonn. Hertz fellows are provided with: A (possibly shared) office in the Institute of Philosophy of the University of Bonn. Reimbursement of all travel and visa costs to come to Bonn. A monthly stipend of 2500 Euros to cover accommodation and maintenance during the stay in Bonn. Stipends are not generally taxable in Germany. Fellows have to show that they have sufficient (travel) health insurance for their stay in Bonn. Reimbursements of some conference travel and similar expenses during the stay in Bonn. Fellows can apply to spend either the winter semester, the summer semester or both (i.e. the whole academic year including the time between the two semesters) in Bonn. In the academic year of 2021/2022, the winter semester goes from early October to the end of January (with a two week break for the holidays) while the summer semester lasts from early April till the end of July. If you are interested in a Hertz fellowship, please send your complete application documents by 31 January 2021 to Ms Yvonne Luks at office.lehmkuhl[AT]uni-bonn.de. Before sending your application, please combine and convert all of your documents into one PDF file. A complete application will consist of a.) a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample of no more than 10.000 words; and b.) up to three letters of reference which must be sent by the letter writers or the placement service directly to the above address. In your cover letter, please state for which semester(s) you would like to come to Bonn, what kind of research project you intend to pursue during your time here, and why pursuing this project in Bonn would be particularly useful to you. If you have questions, please contact Prof. Lehmkuhl (dennis.lehmkuhl[AT]uni-bonn.de). The University of Bonn is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. It is certified as a family-friendly university. It aims to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are under-represented and to promote their careers in particular. It therefore urges women with relevant qualifications to apply. Applications will be handled in accordance with the 'Landesgleichstellungsgesetz' (State Equality Act). Applications from suitable individuals with a certified serious disability and those of equal status are particularly welcome. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Postdoctoral Fellowships in Astrophysical Relativity, Bangalore, India ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/12/15/postdoctoral-fellowships-in-… Deadline: 2020-12-31 Location: Bangalore, India Additional Information: https://www.icts.res.in/academic/postdoctoral-fellowships Contact: ajith[AT]icts.res.in The International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS), TIFR, Bangalore, India invites applications for Postdoctoral Fellowships. ICTS provides a stimulating intellectual atmosphere and state-of-the-art facilities for academic research. In addition to the vibrant in-house research program, ICTS holds several visitor-oriented programs in its state-of-the-art campus in Bangalore. ELIGIBILITY Applications are invited from highly qualified young scientists with a proven track record. Candidates must have a PhD degree in physics, astronomy, or related fields. Individuals who have submitted their doctoral thesis can also apply. HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates should apply online (https://www.icts.res.in/academic/postdoctoral-fellowships) with their curriculum vitae, list of publications, a research proposal (not more than two pages), and a list of referees. The nominal deadline is 31 December 2020, but applications will be considered until the positions are filled. The nominal starting date of 1 September 2021 is negotiable. ASTROPHYSICAL RELATIVITY AT ICTS The ICTS Astrophysical Relativity group (https://www.icts.res.in/research/astrorel) includes faculty members Parameswaran Ajith, Prayush Kumar and Bala R Iyer, visiting faculty Tejaswi Venumadhav Nerella, postdocs Apratim Ganguly, Shasvath Kapadia, Kanhaiya Lal Pandey and Md Arif Shaikh, and several students. Rana Adhikari, K. G. Arun, and B.S. Sathyaprakash are associates. The group's research interests include analytical and numerical relativity including waveform modeling, data analysis including parameter estimation, tests of general relativity, and astrophysics and cosmology using gravitational waves. The group is an active member of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and the LIGO-India Scientific Collaboration. The group hosts a 2500 core LIGO Tier-3 grid computing cluster and has access to other high-performance facilities at ICTS. The group organizes several ICTS programs every year, including the annual ICTS summer schools on gravitational-wave astronomy. ABOUT ICTS Founded in 2007, ICTS is a new initiative in Indian science. It is conceived to contribute to the growth of excellence in the basic sciences through its programs, interactions and cross-fertilization between disciplines. ICTS provides a platform and infrastructure to organize various activities in theoretical natural sciences and mathematics. ICTS has an active in-house research program (www.icts.res.in/research) spanning three broad areas: Complex systems: Non-linear dynamics and Data assimilation, Statistical physics, Fluid dynamics and turbulence, Condensed matter physics, Physical biology; Space-time physics: String theory and Quantum field theory, Astrophysical relativity; Mathematics: Differential geometry, Mathematical physics, Dynamical systems, Data assimilation, Monsoon dynamics, Analysis of partial differential equations and applications. Other areas under active consideration are cosmology, multiscale and complex systems including interfaces with theoretical biology, computer science, and computational sciences with a strong interface to other research areas at ICTS. ICTS hosts strong visitors and associates driven programs, a highly competitive graduate school as well as a devoted postdoctoral program that forms an integral part of the in-house research. A state-of-the-art residential campus is ready to provide a vibrant academic environment. Located in Bangalore, the garden city of India, with a pleasant and moderate climate, ICTS maintains close ties with the world-class scholastic ambiance of the city. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Three PhD positions on the interface between Quantum Technology and Fundamental Physics, Nottingham, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20641 Deadline: 2021-01-07 Location: Nottingham, UK Additional Information: https://www.qsimfp.org Contact: silke.weinfurtner[AT]nottingham.ac.uk We are announcing three PhD positions to join the "Quantum Simulators for Fundamental Physics" (qSimFP) initiative. QSimFP is one out of seven proposals funded through the UK Quantum Technologies for Fundamental Physics (QTFP) programme. We are looking for * two PhD students to join our experimental work, to build quantum simulators for black hole physics. This work involves the development of hybrid superfluid optomechanical devices at low temperature. * one PhD student to join our theoretical work, developing the field theoretic description of quantised wave-modes around the simulated quantum black holes. Candidates are expected to have a strong background in areas relevant for the project, and to contribute to the project through both collaborative and individual work. The qSimFP consortium is an interactive network of scientists from seven UK-based research organisations located in St.Andrews, Cambridge, King's College London, Newcastle, Nottingham, University College London and Royal Holloway University London. The three PhD students will benefit from all network activities and are expected to closely collaborate with the University of Royal Holloway and King's College London. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. Postdoc position at University of Vienna, Austria ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/12/18/postdoc-position-at-universi… Deadline: 2021-01-25 Location: Vienna, Austria Additional Information: https://univis.univie.ac.at/ausschreibungstellensuche Contact: piotr.chrusciel[AT]univie.ac.at The Gravitational Physics group of the Department of Physics of University of Vienna is seeking to fill a post-doctoral position (Universitaetsassistent/in) in the field of mathematical general relativity or in theoretical aspects of the interface between gravitation and quantum mechanics. The appointment will be for six years, according to previous experience. The employment will start in the first half of 2021, possibly a few months later if more convenient for the chosen candidate. The list of members of the group at the start of the appointment, including scientifically active retired members, will include Peter Aichelburg, Robert Beig, Piotr Chrusciel, Mateja Gosenca, David Fajman, Maciej Maliborski, Stefan Palenta and Walter Simon. The yearly teaching load averaged over two semesters is four hours/week, in English or in German. The candidate will not teach more than six hours a week in any given semester in any case. In addition of teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement, active participation in research, teaching and administration is expected. This involves: - Involvement in research projects / research studies - International publications and presentations - Supervision of students - Participation in evaluation measures - Developing and strengthening an independent research profile Excellent command of written and spoken English is expected. The candidate will have a Doctoral degree or a PhD degree. The applications are done online, please search for position 11653. The web page where one can apply for this position is not open yet at the time of posting of this message, but should open shortly. The candidate will provide there - Letter of motivation - Academic curriculum vitae (including a list of publications, a list of courses and a list of talks given) - Description of research interests and research agenda - The candidates should arrange three letters of recommendation to be sent or emailed before January 25,2021, to the address indicated on the application website or to Mrs Ruth Bogoevski, Faculty of Physics, Boltzmanngasse 5/5/3521, A-1090 Vienna, Austria. Applications done before January 25, 2021 will receive full attention. The University of Vienna pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity (http://diversity.univie.ac.at/) The University lays special emphasis on increasing the number of women in academic positions. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female applicants. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. Permanent, Postdoc and PhD opportunities in gravitational waves,Toulouse, France ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20645 Deadline: 2021-01-18 Location: Toulouse, France Additional Information: https://www.l2it.in2p3.fr Contact: nicola.tamanini[AT]l2it.in2p3.fr The Laboratoire des 2 infinis - Toulouse (L2IT) is inviting applications at different career levels to reinforce and expand its gravitational wave group (see below). L2IT is a new institute established in 2019 with the objective to pursue fundamental research with innovative numerical and theoretical approaches. The research of the institute is focused on particle physics, gravitational waves and the nuclear equation of state, and it is supported by a complementary development of data analysis and data science methodologies. The gravitational wave group at L2IT conducts research on both theoretical and experimental aspects of gravitational wave science, with a distinct focus at exploiting new ideas connecting theory with observations through data analysis and numerical simulations. The group is part of the LISA Consortium and currently counts two permanent scientists, Christelle Buy and Nicola Tamanini (starting from February 2021), both members of the Virgo Collaboration. The present recruitment process is part of the overall strategy of L2IT which aims at fast expanding in the next few years, including further job opportunities expected in gravitational wave research. PhD OPPORTUNITIES - One PhD Position in Gravitational Waves Job description: Applications are invited for a PhD position in gravitational waves at L2IT, starting in Fall 2021. The successful candidate must have completed a Master degree in physics or equivalent by the starting date. Application instructions: The official application process will follow the standard procedure of the Ecole Doctorale. Potential candidates are invited to discuss their application with members of L2IT and send them the following documents: 1) Curriculum vitae 2) Personal statement describing research interests and motivation for applying (1 page maximum) 3) Transcript of all courses with grades Deadline: Please send the material mentioned above to Nicola Tamanini (nicola.tamanini[AT]l2it.in2p3.fr) before the 1st of February 2021. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Contact: Please contact Christelle Buy (christelle.buy[AT]l2it.in2p3.fr) or Nicola Tamanini (nicola.tamanini[AT]l2it.in2p3.fr) with any questions. POSTDOC OPPORTUNITIES - One Postdoc Position in Gravitational Wave Cosmology Starting Spring 2021 Job description: Applications are invited for a postdoc position at the Laboratoire des 2 Infinis - Toulouse (L2IT) to work with Nicola Tamanini on theoretical and observational aspects of the propagation of gravitational waves at cosmological distances, including tests on the nature of dark energy. The successful candidate must have obtained a PhD degree or equivalent before the starting date. Candidates with a maximum of two years of postdoctoral experience are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate is expected to start the job in March 2021, or as soon as possible after that. The position is initially funded for 16 months, until summer 2022. Application instructions: Interested candidates must send an email with the subject "Postdoc Application Spring" to Nicola Tamanini (nicola.tamanini[AT]l2it.in2p3.fr) and arrange for the following documents to be sent at the same email address: 1) Curriculum vitae 2) List of publications 3) Personal statement describing research interests and motivation for applying (2 pages max, refs excluded) 4) Two or more letters of recommendation, submitted by the reference writers (email subject "Reference for NAME SURNAME") Deadline: The review process will start on the 18th of January 2021. Remote interviews will be planned for the end of January or beginning of February 2021. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Contact: Please contact Nicola Tamanini (nicola.tamanini[AT]l2it.in2p3.fr) with any questions. - One Postdoc Position in Gravitational Waves Starting Fall 2021 Job description: Applications are invited for a 2-year postdoc position at the Laboratoire des 2 Infinis - Toulouse (L2IT) to work on gravitational wave topics which well integrate with the research interests of the gravitational wave group at L2IT. The successful candidate must have obtained a PhD degree or equivalent before the starting date, and is expected to start the job in September 2021 or as soon as possible after that. Application instructions: Interested candidates must send an email with the subject "Postdoc Application Fall" to Nicola Tamanini (nicola.tamanini[AT]l2it.in2p3.fr) and arrange for the following documents to be sent at the same email address: 1) Curriculum vitae 2) List of publications 3) Cover letter (1 page max) 3) Research statements describing past achievements and future plans (2 pages max, refs excluded) 4) Two or more letters of recommendation, submitted by the reference writers (email subject "Reference for NAME SURNAME") Deadline: The review process will start on the 18th of January 2021. Remote interviews will be planned for the end of January or beginning of February 2021. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Applicants applying also for the postdoc position in gravitational wave cosmology (starting Spring 2021) can submit a single application including all the documents mentioned here; in this case the cover letter must explicitly state that the application is for both positions. Contact: Please contact Nicola Tamanini (nicola.tamanini[AT]l2it.in2p3.fr) or Christelle Buy (christelle.buy[AT]l2it.in2p3.fr) with any questions. - Further Postdoc Opportunities The gravitational wave group at L2IT is expecting further postdoc opportunities to possibly become available in the forthcoming months. Interested researchers are invited to contact members of the L2IT for additional information. Expressions of interest from researchers working on any aspects of the LISA mission are particularly encouraged. Contacts: Please contact Christelle Buy (christelle.buy[AT]l2it.in2p3.fr) or Nicola Tamanini (nicola.tamanini[AT]l2it.in2p3.fr) for further information. PERMANENT OPPORTUNITIES - CNRS Charge'(e) de Recherche Position in Sec 01 A permanent researcher position with priority on the subject "Physics of Gravitational Waves" has been assigned to the Laboratoire des 2 Infinis - Toulouse (L2IT) as part of the 2021 competitive examinations for permanent researcher positions of the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS). The position is offered at the "charge'(e) de recherche" level of CNRS. The evaluation and selection process for this position will be performed by CNRS as part of its 2021 national competitive examinations. Prospective candidates working on research topics which could well integrate with the research conducted by the gravitational wave group at L2IT are particularly encouraged to apply. Further information: Please refer to the CNRS website (http://www.dgdr.cnrs.fr/drhchercheurs/concoursch/default-en.htm) for more information and the application instructions. Deadline: 7th of January 2021 at 13h CET. Contact: Prospective candidates are welcome to discuss their research proposal with Christelle Buy (christelle.buy[AT]l2it.in2p3.fr), Jan Stark (jan.stark[AT]l2it.in2p3.fr) or Nicola Tamanini (nicola.tamanini[AT]l2it.in2p3.fr) well in advance of the application deadline. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12. Assistant Professor in Astroparticle Physics at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20647 Deadline: 2021-02-01 Location: Lawrence, Kansas, USA Additional Information: http://www.employment.ku.edu/academic/18308BR Contact: kuapsearch2020[AT]ku.edu The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Kansas (KU) seeks outstanding applicants for an assistant professorship in physics (tenure track position) in astroparticle physics (AP), to start August 18, 2021. The KU AP group currently participates on multiple experiments either currently operating, or planned, in the polar regions, and seeks to build on its experience with radio-wave detection of cosmic rays and neutrinos, as well as develop and explore novel instrumentation and cosmic-ray detection strategies and technologies. Over the next decade, we hope to play a seminal role in the design, deployment, and calibration of the IceCube Gen2 radio and PUEO detectors. Candidates with research interests in radio-frequency instrumentation or areas closely related to it and compatible with, and complementing existing efforts in the department are particularly encouraged to apply. The qualifying candidates must have a doctorate degree in physics or a closely related field. A strong record of research and commitment to excellence in teaching are required. The University of Kansas is dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working and learning environment. Individuals who are committed to furthering these causes are encouraged to apply. We especially welcome applicants from groups traditionally underrepresented in Physics and Astronomy. This includes, but is not limited to, women, racial and ethnic underrepresented minorities, and LGBTQIA individuals as well as those residing at the intersection of these axes. In addition, candidates with experience and/or demonstrated potential to effectively contribute to a diverse and inclusive learning environment are especially encouraged to apply. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups in higher education. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the time of appointment Lawrence, KS is an excellent place to live. It is an affordable and progressive city with a lively arts and music scene, excellent schools, high quality restaurants, economical living, and a diverse cultural mix. It is also only an hour drive from downtown Kansas City. For a complete announcement and to apply online, go to http://www.employment.ku.edu/academic/18308BR. A complete online application includes the following materials: cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research statement (up to 5 pages), a teaching statement (up to 2 pages), and the names, e-mail addresses, and contact information for at least three references. Applicants should arrange for electronic letters of reference to be sent to Professor Hume Feldman, Chair, Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of Kansas, kuapsearch2020[AT]ku.edu. Initial review of applications will begin February 1, 2021. For full consideration, all application documents and reference letters must be received before this date. Late applications will be accepted as long as needed to identify a qualified 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, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's 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: Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity & Access, IOA[AT]ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, 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 (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.13. Postdoctoral Position in Black Hole Astrophysics at TDLI, Shanghai, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20651 Deadline: 2021-02-28 Location: Shanghai, China Additional Information: http://tdli.sjtu.edu.cn/EN/ Contact: mizuno[AT]sjtu.edu.cn Tsung-Dao Lee Institute (TDLI) in Shanghai, China (http://tdli.sjtu.edu.cn/EN/) initiated by Prof. Tsung-Dao Lee (Nobel Prize in Physics 1957), is a newly established national research institute and the current director is Prof. Frank Wilczek (Nobel Prize in Physics 2004). TDLI supports research in high energy physics, astrophysics and quantum physics, and aims to become a top-notch physics and astronomy research institute in the world. Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) is the contractor and trustee of TDLI and is in charge of the operation of TDLI. TDLI has an internationalized environment with English as its working language. The astrophysics division of TDLI invites applications for one postdoc position in black hole astrophysics working with Prof. Yosuke Mizuno (http://tdli.sjtu.edu.cn/EN/people/middle/98?type=FELLOW) primally focus on the theoretical/computational modeling of black holes and relativistic jets. Applicants should have a PhD in astronomy, physics, or other related subjects by the time of appointment. Researchers with a knowledge or experience of numerical plasma simulations, relativistic radiation transfer calculation, or analysing and interpretating observations of relativistic jets are particularly encouraged to apply. The position is initially for two years and can be extended - depending on successful performance and availability of funds. It comes with a competitive annual salary ranging from from 35k to 45k US dollars including housing subsidies. The start date of the appointment should be earlier than September 1, 2021. Applicants should submit a cover letter, a CV including publication list, a research statement (5 pages), and arrange three reference letters to be sent directly to Prof. Yosuke Mizuno (mizuno[AT]sjtu.edu.cn). Applications will have to be sent by 28.02.2021 for full consideration, but the search will remain open till the optimal candidate is found. Applicants applied the TDLI prized postdoc positions do not need to send separate application material, except an email expressing the interest of a postdoctoral position of black hole astrophysics. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.14. Postdoctoral Fellow in Core-Collapse Supernova Theory, Stockholm, Sweden ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/12/27/postdoctoral-fellow-in-core-… Deadline: 2021-01-31 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Additional Information: https://www.su.se/english/about-the-university/work-at-su/available-jobs?rm… Contact: evan.oconnor[AT]astro.su.se The Department of Astronomy at Stockholm University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in core-collapse supernova theory and computational astrophysics to work within the group of Dr. Evan O'Connor. The project aims at the development and execution of state-of-the-art computational tools for simulating core-collapse supernovae, with a particular focus on black hole formation and the multi-messenger signals produced from these extreme environments. Experience in numerical techniques including relativity, hydrodynamics, and radiation transport are considered strong assets to carry out the project. The position also offers the possibility to interact with other research groups at the department, both theoretical and observational, as well as within the Oskar Klein Centre. Postdoctoral positions are appointed primarily for purposes of research. Applicants are expected to hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country. The degree should have been completed no more than three years before the deadline for applications. An older degree may be acceptable under special circumstances, which may involve sick leave, parental leave, clinical attachment, elected positions in trade unions, or similar. For full details, please see the associated application link. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. 2021 Awards for Essays on Gravitation ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/12/05/awards-for-essays-on-gravita… Additional Information: https://www.gravityresearchfoundation.org 2021 Awards for Essays on Gravitation In 2021, for our seventy-second competition, the trustees of the Gravity Research Foundation are offering five awards for short essays for stimulating thought and encouraging work on the phenomenon of gravitation. The stipulations follow: (1) We will make these Awards on May 15, 2021 for the best and most well-written essays about gravitation, its theory, applications, or effects. Essays should be 1500 words or fewer excluding abstracts and a small number of equations, diagrams, tables, and references. The subject matter may or may not be original research. The essay competition is not intended to replace a research journal where the detailed results of original research are submitted. Essays should not give lengthy detailed mathematical calculations nor detailed descriptions of an experimental setup. Essay ideas should be self-contained and understandable - not dependent on reading other documents. (2) The First Award will be $4000.00 The Second Award will be $700.00 The Third Award will be $600.00 The Fourth Award will be $500.00 The Fifth Award will be $400.00 (3) Essay must be typed in English and e-mailed in a single PDF file before April 1, 2021. 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 page should include all the following: essay title, authors' names (specify corresponding author), e-mail and complete mailing addresses (for award notifications), submission date, an abstract of 125 words or fewer, and the statement: "Essay written for the Gravity Research Foundation 2021 Awards for Essays on Gravitation." Pages should be numbered. (5) The decision of the judges will be final. No reviews or comments will be provided. (6) Please check the awards announcement to be posted on our website: www.gravityresearchfoundation.org around May 15, 2021. 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: 2020 - Maulik Parikh and George Zahariade, Arizona State University, AZ and Frank Wilczek, Arizona State University, AZ, Stockholm University, Sweden, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China 2019 - Alessio Belenchia, Queen's University, England; Robert M. Wald, Enrico Fermi Institute, IL; Flaminia Giacomini, Esteban Castro-Ruiz, Caslav Brukner and Markus Aspelmeyer, Institute for Quantum Optics and Quantum Information, Austria 2018 - Jessica Santiago and Matt Visser, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand 2017 - Ivan Agullo, Louisiana State University, LA; Adrian del Rio and Jose Navarro-Salas, Centro Mixto Universidad de Valencia-CSIC, Spain 2016 - Stephen L. Adler, Institute for Advanced Study, NJ 2015 - Gerard 't Hooft, Utrecht University and Spinoza Institute, the Netherlands 2014 - Lawrence M. Krauss, Arizona State University, AZ and Frank Wilczek, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA 2013 - Baocheng Zhang, Qing-yu Cai and Ming-sheng Zhan, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China and Li You, Tsinghua University, China 2012 - Claus Kiefer and Manuel Kraemr, University of Cologne, Germany 2011 - Ivan Agullo, Pennsylvania State University, PA and Leonard Parker, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, WI 2010 - Mark Van Raamsdonk, University of British Columbia, BC 2009 - Alexander Burinskii, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia 2008 - T. Padmanabhan, Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics, India 2007 - S. Carlip, University of California at Davis, CA ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. New textbook: "General Relativity and its Applications: Black Holes, Compact Stars and Gravitational Waves" by V. Ferrari, L. Gualtieri, P. Pani (CRC Press, 2020) ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20614 Additional Information: https://www.routledge.com/General-Relativity-and-its-Applications-Black-Hol… Dear hyperspace community, We would like to announce the new textboook: "General Relativity and its Applications: Black Holes, Compact Stars and Gravitational Waves" by Valeria Ferrari, Leonardo Gualtieri, Paolo Pani, published by CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2020 Details of the book are available at https://www.routledge.com/General-Relativity-and-its-Applications-Black-Hol… or in Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/General-Relativity-its-Applications-Gravitational/dp… Gravitational physics is experiencing a second Golden Age and is steadily growing in diverse directions that were unforeseeable just a decade ago. In parallel to the prominent role acquired within the scientific community in the last few years, gravitational physics has also attracted an ever-growing attention from students at all levels. While historically limited to a niche audience, nowadays the teaching of General Relativity and of its phenomenological applications is (with full rights) an essential part of any course in Physics or Astronomy. This book is addressed to third-year undergraduate and especially to graduate students in Physics or Astrophysics, who want to learn the basics of General Relativity and its diverse phenomenological consequences. This book presents some novelties with respect to standard textbooks on General Relativity. Starting from the basic pillars of the theory, it provides -in a self-contained way- the tools to understand the most important discoveries of recent years, in particular the detection of gravitational waves; it introduces the theory of perturbations of the Schwarzschild spacetime and of quasi-normal modes; it provides a detailed description of rotating black holes and of some of the most interesting phenomena which occur in their neighborhood. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. IOP Gravitational Physics Group Annual Meeting with Prof. Andrea Ghez ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/12/15/iop-gravitational-physics-gr… Additional Information: https://www.iopconferences.org/iop/frontend/reg/tOtherPage.csp?pageID=10110… We are pleased to announce the Institute of Physics Gravitational Physics Group annual meeting which will take place on December 17th 2020 via Zoom. This year we have the honour to welcome Prof. Andrea Ghez (UCLA), recipient of the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics, to discuss her ground-breaking research in black hole physics. Prof. Ghez's talk will be preceded by a presentation by Dr Scott Melville (Cambridge University), recipient of the IOP Gravitational Physics Group annual Thesis Prize, and by the Group's annual general meeting (AGM). All are welcome to attend, members and non-members alike and no registration fee will be charged. Programme (GMT) 14:30 - AGM 15:30 - Staying positive in the search for quantum gravity Dr. Scott Melville, University of Cambridge, UK 16:00 - Our Galactic Center: A Unique Laboratory for the Physics & Astrophysics of Black Holes Prof. Andrea Ghez, UCLA, USA 16:45 - Close Venue Zoom. Instructions for joining will be sent to registered participants. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. Deadline for nominations for the 2021 IUPAP General Relativity and Gravitation Young Scientist Prize is 1 Feb 2021 ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/12/28/deadline-for-nominations-for… Additional Information: http://www.isgrg.org/IUPAPprize.php 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 Prize can be for work in any area of relativity and gravitation, theoretical or experimental. On 1 February 2021, 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. Writers of support letters and candidates need not be members. The nomination deadline is 1 Feb 2021. Additional details may be found at http://www.isgrg.org/IUPAPprize.php. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.5. New book: The Origin of Spacetime Physics ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/12/29/new-book-the-origin-of-space… Additional Information: http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/mip/books/LPEM.html This collection (published by the Minkowski Institute), with an excellent and very informative Foreword by Abhay Ashtekar, includes the papers that laid the foundations of spacetime physics: H. A. Lorentz, Michelson's Interference Experiment H. A. Lorentz, Electromagnetic Phenomena in a System Moving with any Velocity Smaller than that of Light H. Poincare', Sur la dynamique de l'electron (5 June 1905) H. Poincare', Sur la dynamique de l'electron (23 July 1905) A. Einstein, On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies A. Einstein, Does the Inertia of a Body Depend Upon its Energy Content? H. Minkowski, Space and Time A. Einstein, On the Influence of Gravitation on the Propagation of Light A. Einstein, The Foundation of the General Theory of Relativity A. Einstein, Cosmological Considerations on the General Theory of Relativity W. de Sitter, On the Curvature of Space A. A. Friedmann, On the Curvature of Space G. Lemaitre, A Homogeneous Universe of Constant Mass and Increasing Radius Accounting for the Radial Velocity of Extra-Galactic Nebulae ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.6. PROGRAMME 2021 of the THE CHALONGE - DE VEGA SCHOOL ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/12/30/programme-2021-of-the-the-ch… Additional Information: https://chalonge-devega.fr/Programme2020.html International School of Astrophysics Daniel Chalonge - Hector de Vega - A Laboratory of Ideas, Research, Training and Scientific Culture - - Open Science and Free Access - Programme 2021 On line, 16h00 Paris Time - Thursday 21 January 2021: Prof. Carlos O. LOUSTO, RIT School of Mathematical Sciences, Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation, Rochester NY: From simulations of binary black holes to insights into astrophysics and gravitational waves. - Programme 2021 Nobel Lectures in Physics : - Thursday 28 January 2021: Prof. Dr Gerard 'T HOOFT, Nobel Prize in Physics, Institute for Theoretical Physics, Utrecht University & Spinoza Institute: Quantum Black Holes - Wednesday 3 February 2021: Prof. Dr Reinhard GENZEL, Nobel Prize in Physics, Max-Planck-Institut fur Extraterrestrische Physik, Garching: A Forty-Year Journey - Wednesday 10 February 2021: Prof. Dr Barry C. BARISH, Nobel Prize in Physics, LIGO Caltech Laboratory, California, Pasadena: Gravitational-Wave Detections - Thursday 4 March 2021: Prof. Dr Didier QUELOZ, Nobel Prize in Physics, Cavendish-Astrophysics Cambridge UK and Geneva University Exoplanets Research And Other Nobel Lecturers in this Programme to be announced later in the Year More Informations: https://chalonge-devega.fr/Programme2021.html https://chalonge-devega.fr/ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Central European Relativity Seminar 11, Vienna, Austria 1.2. Mathematical Perspectives of Gravitation beyond the Vacuum Regime: Online workshop 1.3. Doubly Special Relativity 2020 (online meeting) 1.4. MW-Gaia Workshop: Galactic Centre and Inner Galaxy, Heidelberg, Germany (virtual) 1.5. Geometric Foundations of Gravity 2021, Tartu, Estonia 2. Jobs 2.1. FAIR4HEP Postdoctoral Researcher in AI and the CMS Experiment, La Jolla, California, USA 2.2. Postdoctoral position in high energy theory, Lyon, France 2.3. 3-year postdoc position in Qubits and Spacetime Unit, Okinawa, Japan 2.4. PhD Position - Gravitational Wave Probes of Dark Matter, Frankfurt, Germany 2.5. Postdoctoral Position in Artificial Intelligence and High Energy Physics, Urbana, Illinois, USA 2.6. Postdoctoral Researcher in gravitational wave data analysis and searches, Utrecht, The Netherlands 2.7. postdoc in the Astroparticle Physics group at SISSA, Trieste, Italy 2.8. Postdocs at the Institute for Fundamental Physics of the Universe, Trieste, Italy 2.9. Post-doctoral position in Gravitational Wave data analysis, Louvain, Belgium 2.10. ERC-funded postdoc position(s) in Relativistic Theoretical Astrophysics, Frankfurt, Germany 2.11. ERC-funded PhD position in Relativistic Theoretical Astrophysics, Frankfurt, Germany 2.12. Postdoc opportunity on gravitational wave physics, Valencia, Spain 2.13. Postdoc position in theoretical physics, Tartu, Estonia 2.14. Postdoc position in gravitational wave astrophysics, Guelph, Canada 2.15. Dennis Sciama Research Fellow in Cosmology at Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation, Portsmouth, UK 3. News 3.1. SageMath 9.2 is out 3.2. GRG Collection and Living Review on "Binary neutron star mergers" 3.3. Experimental Results - New Open Access Journal 3.4. The Twenty-First Release of the Einstein Toolkit ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Central European Relativity Seminar 11, Vienna, Austria --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/11/02/central-european-relativity-… Starting: 2021-02-11 to 2021-02-13 Location: Vienna, Austria Additional Information: https://www.univie.ac.at/cers/cers11/index.html Contact: piotr.chrusciel[AT]univie.ac.at The Vienna meeting will be the eleventh seminar of a series designed to provide a forum for younger researchers to present their work, and to expand their research horizons, in all topics of research in general relativity. While the main geographical basin of attraction is Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Germany, we welcome researchers from all countries. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. Mathematical Perspectives of Gravitation beyond the Vacuum Regime: Online workshop --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/11/16/mathematical-perspectives-of… Starting: 2021-02-22 to 2021-02-26 Location: Online Additional Information: https://www.esi.ac.at/events/e406/ Contact: jeremie.joudioux[AT]aei.mpg.de Organizers: Hakan Andreasson, David Fajman, Jeremie Joudioux, Todd Oliynykk The main aim of the workshop is to drive progress by connecting researchers working on different matter models and by advertising open problems that can serve as an entry point for researchers from other areas. In particular, we want to bring together people who work on {different types of} relativistic matter with {each other and with} those who work on non-relativistic matter. We believe large benefits are to be gained from increased interactions that would hopefully lead to exchanges of ideas and techniques that could be used to spur progress on outstanding problems in both areas. This workshop is part of a larger program scheduled to take place at the Erwin Schrodinger Institute, in Vienna, from January 31st to March, 11th, 2022. Registration for the online workshop is mandatory. ��Please contact one of the organizers to register. Note that this workshop is primarily intended for researchers in related fields. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Doubly Special Relativity 2020 (online meeting) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17700 Starting: 2020-12-14 to 2020-12-16 Location: Additional Information: https://indico.capa.unizar.es/event/10/ Contact: dsr20.meeting[AT]gmail.com It's now 20 years since the first Doubly Special Relativity papers appeared on ArXiv. Several research groups have worked on DSR-relativistic models, leading to significant progress, but some grey areas remain on the conceptual side and additional phenomenological avenues are much needed. The meeting "DSR20" (an online meeting, using zoom) intends to be an opportunity for an exchange of ideas on these matters. DSR20 will be held from december 14 to december 16 and it will be scheduled so to allow colleagues in different parts of the world to attend at least some of the sessions. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. MW-Gaia Workshop: Galactic Centre and Inner Galaxy, Heidelberg, Germany (virtual) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17702 Starting: 2021-02-10 to 2021-02-12 Location: Virtual (hosted in Heidelberg, Germany) Additional Information: https://www.zah.uni-heidelberg.de/mw-gaia2021 Contact: MW-Gaia-HD[AT]zah.uni-heidelberg.de The inner regions of our Milky Way are dominated by the Galactic bar and a classical bulge. The barred potential causes gas to flow inwards and form stars in the central few 100 parsecs. Over time this process may have built up the nuclear stellar disk, also found at these radii. At the very centre, the nuclear star cluster surrounds the Galactic supermassive black hole, Sgr A*. The larger inner bulge region also contains the highest-density parts of the Milky Way's stellar halo, and perhaps an classical bulge component. The next Gaia data release EDR3 will be released on Dec. 3, 2020, and will be based on 34 months of observations. Compared to DR2 improvements in completeness and astrometry (20% in parallaxes, factor of two in proper motion) will be provided. Additionally, more information on the parallax zero point will be included and the basis of the Celestial Reference Frame (CRF) will be extended to 1.5 million objects, a factor of three more. During this 3 day workshop in (virtual) Heidelberg, we will focus on the impact of the ultra-precise Gaia astrometry on our understanding of the structure and dynamics of the Galactic bar and bulge region including the interrelation with the inner halo, the nuclear stellar disc and the central star cluster. Chemical enrichment, ages and the assembly history will also be covered. The celestial reference frame, zero points of parallaxes and proper motions, as well as questions of fundamental physics will be discussed. Also first results based on EDR3 are expected. The format of the workshop is based on invited key presentations and contributed talks, ePosters, a practical hands-on session for EDR3, and dedicated discussions. Topics Covered Gaia EDR3: overview, completeness Gaia Ref Frame: zero points in parallax and proper motion, fundamental physics and relativistic effects using Gaia and VLBI, Sgr A* and testing GR Bulge, Bar and Inner Halo: kinematics, dynamics, mass distribution Bulge, Bar, Inner Halo: metallicity-orbit distribution and stellar ages Bulge, Bar, Inner Halo: critical discussion on stellar ages in Bulge, assembly history from (hydro-)dynamical and cosmological simulations Nuclear Disk, Gas Inflow and Star Formation +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Geometric Foundations of Gravity 2021, Tartu, Estonia --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/11/26/geometric-foundations-of-gra… Starting: 2021-06-28 to 2021-07-02 Location: Tartu, Estonia Additional Information: http://geomgrav.fi.ut.ee/conf/geomgrav2021/ Contact: geomgrav[AT]ut.ee Geometric Foundations of Gravity 2021 is a conference dedicated to the geometric foundations of gravity theories that will take place on June 28 - July 2, 2021 in Tartu, Estonia. This conference is a continuation of a series of earlier conferences and workshops on the same subject. The main topics include: - Extensions of General Relativity (metric affine gravity, Poincare gauge gravity, scalar/vector/tensor gravity, teleparallel gravity, massive gravity, bi-metric gravity, ...) - Astrophysics in Extended Gravity (black holes, ordinary/neutron/boson/grava stars, gravitational waves, strings, wormholes, binary systems, ...) - Cosmology in Extended Gravity (dynamical system analysis, observations and constraints, dark energy, dark matter, inflation, early universe, galaxies, ...) - Beyond Lorentzian Geometry in Classical and Quantum Gravity (doubly/deformed relativity, standard model extension, Hamilton geometry, Finsler geometry, ...). At the moment the conference is planned under the assumption that by June 2021 travelling is safely possible again. Should the corona pandemic forbid travelling the conference will be shifted to hybrid or pure online event. An up to date list of invited speakers, the registration procedure, participants and all further details can be found on http://geomgrav.fi.ut.ee/conf/geomgrav2021/ The conference is organized by the gravity research group at the Laboratory of Theoretical Physics, Institute of Physics, University of Tartu Sebastian Bahamonde Jorge Gigante Valcarcel Manuel Hohmann Laur Jarv Tomi Koivisto Martin Krssak Christian Pfeifer Joao Luis Rosa Margus Saal Aneta Wojnar +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. FAIR4HEP Postdoctoral Researcher in AI and the CMS Experiment, La Jolla, California, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17670 Deadline: 2020-12-01 Location: La Jolla, California, USA Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/17359 Contact: duarte-pd-recruit[AT]physics.ucsd.edu The experimental high energy physics (HEP) group at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) invites applications from outstanding candidates for the position of postdoctoral researcher to work on the CMS experiment and to develop and apply findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable (FAIR) principles to artificial intelligence (AI) models and data in high energy physics. Transformational progress in AI has been driven by the ubiquity of large datasets such as ImageNe0t. Within HEP, creating and publishing open, realistic, and FAIR datasets can shed light on the unique challenges in this domain and usher in new groundbreaking and physics-inspired ideas in AI. FAIR4HEP is a joint DOE-funded venture between UIUC, MIT, UMN, and UCSD. The goal of the multi-institution and interdisciplinary project is to curate data sources from HEP, develop software frameworks to automatically train, evaluate, and compare benchmark AI models for charged particle tracking, Higgs boson identification, detector calibration, event reconstruction, and more, and publish sharable AI models and data following FAIR principles. The successful candidate is expected to take a leading role in these efforts as well as in the CMS experiment. The postdoctoral researcher will be affiliated with UCSD and mentored by Prof. Javier Duarte, but is encouraged to collaborate with all partner institutions. The CMS group at UCSD is involved in developing machine learning algorithms for event reconstruction like the particle-flow algorithm, creating tools, like hls4ml, for fast inference of neural networks in FPGAs and other heterogeneous computing resources with applications to the Level-1 trigger, and searches for exotic long-lived particles and measurements of high-transverse-momentum Higgs boson decays. The candidate will have the opportunity to join and lead these efforts. Ambitious applicants from diverse backgrounds and are encouraged to apply. A PhD in physics, statistics, computer science, machine learning, data science, or related fields is required. Prior experience in software development and machine learning is advantageous, but not essential. Complete applications should be sent to duarte-pd-recruit[AT]physics.ucsd.edu and must include - Cover letter (no more than 1 page); - CV (1-2 pages recommended, but longer accepted); - Statement of research interests (no more than 2 pages); - List of publications; - Three reference letters. The deadline for the receipt of the application is December 1, but the search will continue until the position is filled. UCSD is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoctoral position in high energy theory, Lyon, France ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17682 Deadline: 2020-12-14 Location: Lyon, France Additional Information: https://www.universite-lyon.fr/research/the-investments-for-the-future-prog… Contact: henning.samtleben[AT]ens-lyon.fr The Physics Laboratory at Ecole Normale Superieure de Lyon (LPENSL) and the Institut de Physique des Deux Infinies (IP2I), are seeking applications for a joint postdoctoral fellow position in theoretical high energy physics, financed by the LabEx "Institut des origines de Lyon (LIO)". The position will involve studies of models in string theory and quantum gravity including, but not limited to, topics such as holography and AdS/CFT, supergravity, string/M-theory and matrix models. The appointment is for two years. Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent degree in physics by start date, and have research experience in theoretical high energy physics. The application should include a curriculum vitae, a research statement and three reference letters sent separately. All documents should be sent by email to the following address: lio-postdoc-search.physique[AT]ens-lyon.fr Research applications will start being reviewed on December 14, until the position is filled. The theoretical physics research activities of the LPENSL and IP2I groups cover a large range of subjects in quantum gravity, string/M-theory and supergravity. More information can be found at: https://www.ip2i.in2p3.fr/teams/theory/?lang=en#ancre-FORM-TH-PHYS http://www.ens-lyon.fr/PHYSIQUE/teams/physique-theorique/research-topics/ma… http://www.ens-lyon.fr/PHYSIQUE/teams/physique-theorique/research-topics/ma… +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. 3-year postdoc position in Qubits and Spacetime Unit, Okinawa, Japan ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17684 Deadline: 2020-11-15 Location: Okinawa, Japan Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/17513 Contact: quast.oist[AT]gmail.com One 3-year postdoctoral position will become available in September 2021 in the Qubits and Spacetime Unit at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (www.oist.jp) led by Philipp Hoehn. The research of the unit lies broadly at the interface of quantum gravity, quantum information and foundations, focusing on general questions in an around quantum gravity. Current research interests include studying dynamics and observables in a diffeomorphism-invariant context, using quantum reference systems to explore a quantum version of general covariance, equilibrium and non-equilibrium spacetime thermodynamics, the interplay of quantum correlations and spacetime geometry, entanglement in gauge systems, as well as the emergence of classicality from within quantum theory, especially in the presence of chaos. For further information on some of these topics, see https://groups.oist.jp/quast. Candidates with an interest in any of these or related topics are encouraged to apply. OIST currently harbors three further units in quantum gravity or related topics in mathematical physics, headed by Shinobu Hikami, Yasha Neiman and Reiko Toriumi. Furthermore, the institute regularly hosts international workshops, seminars and visitors in this area, providing for a stimulating research environment. The unit will provide support for traveling and hosting collaborators. Responsibilities: The successful candidate will contribute to the research program of the Qubits and Spacetime Unit, but is also encouraged to carry out self-designed projects. Active participation in group seminars and meetings is expected, as well as in assisting with their organization. The successful candidate may also contribute to mentoring students. Qualifications: - Completed PhD in theoretical physics or mathematics by the time of employment. - Background in one or several of the following topics: quantum gravity, quantum information, quantum field theory, quantum foundations, quantum many-body physics or mathematical physics. - Fluency in English. Starting Date: Fall 2021 Term and Working hours: Full-time, fixed term appointment for 3 years. Compensation and Benefits: We pay an internationally competitive salary, which is raised upon completion of every additional year after the PhD award. A housing allowance of up to 80% of the rent complements the salary. Additional benefits: - Relocation and commuting allowances - Annual paid leave and summer holidays - Health insurance, welfare pension insurance and worker's accident compensation insurance How to Apply: Apply by uploading your Submission Documents through Academic Jobs Online under the link https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/17513 For further information please see https://groups.oist.jp/quast or contact Philipp Hoehn under quast.oist[AT]gmail.com. Submission Documents: - Cover letter - Research statement including summary of past achievements and future research plans - Curriculum vitae including publication list - Three letters of reference Application Due Date: Applications will be screened as they come in. Preferably they should be received by December 15th, 2020 The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST; see www.oist.jp) is a dynamic new graduate university of science and technology in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The university is located on 85 hectares of protected forestland overlooking beautiful shoreline and coral reefs. The campus is striking architecturally, and the facilities are outstanding (OIST campus video tour). There are no academic departments, which facilitates multidisciplinary research. Outstanding resources and equipment are provided and managed to encourage easy access and collaboration. English is the official language of the University, and the university research community is fully international, with more than 50 countries represented. OIST is rapidly gaining recognition in the worldwide academic community as a model for excellence in education and research. * OIST Graduate University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, students and staff. The University strongly encourages women and minority candidates to apply. * Information provided by applicants or references will be kept confidential, documents will not be returned. All applicants will be notified regarding the status of their applications. * Please view our policy for rules on external professional activities (https://groups.oist.jp/acd/information-disclosure/) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. PhD Position - Gravitational Wave Probes of Dark Matter, Frankfurt, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17691 Deadline: 2020-12-06 Location: Frankfurt, Germany Additional Information: https://inspirehep.net/jobs/1830700 Contact: sagunski[AT]itp.uni-frankfurt.de The Institute of Theoretical Physics at Faculty of Physics at Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany, invites applications for a PHD STUDENT POSITION (all genders welcome) (E13 TV-G-U, 65%-part-time) at the interface of theoretical gravitational wave physics, particle physics and cosmology, with a starting date as soon as possible. The duration of the position is limited to 3 years. The salary grade is based on the job characteristics of the collective agreement (TV-G-U) applicable to Goethe University. The position is funded by the DFG Collaborative Research Center CRC-TR 211 "Strong-interaction matter under extreme conditions". The salary grade is based on the job characteristics of the collective agreement (TV-G-U) applicable to Goethe University. JOB DESCRIPTION: The successful candidate will join the newly set-up group of Prof. Dr. Laura Sagunski and pursue cutting-edge research at the interface of gravitational wave physics, particle physics and cosmology to explore the particle nature of dark matter with gravitational waves. Possible topics include for example exploring dark matter effects on gravitational wave signals from binary mergers (dark matter density spikes, dark fifth forces) or gravitational waves from phase transitions in the Early Universe in extensions of the Standard Model of particle physics. The prospective candidate will closely interact with the other members of the CRC-TR 211 and the Astrophysics Groups at the Institute of Theoretical Physics and at the Frankfurt Institute of Advanced Studies (FIAS). QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: The ideal candidate has a Master's degree in physics or astrophysics, a strong background in theoretical gravitational wave physics, particle physics and/or cosmology, and solid knowledge of at least on programming language (Python, C++). Experience with general-relativistic numerical simulations is of advantage but not a prerequisite. APPLICATION MATERIAL AND DEADLINE: Applications, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a short research summary and out-look, and a copy of the Master's certificate, should be sent electronically to: Mrs Astrid Steidl (steidl(a)itp.uni-frankfurt.de) and CC-ed to sagunski[AT]itp.uni-frankfurt.de Applicants should also arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent separately to the e-mail addresses above. The application deadline is Dec 06, 2020. Goethe University is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the number of women in research and teaching. Qualified female researchers are therefore especially encouraged to apply. Severely handicapped applicants with equal qualification and aptitude will be given preferential consideration. We prioritize diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Postdoctoral Position in Artificial Intelligence and High Energy Physics, Urbana, Illinois, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17692 Deadline: 2020-12-01 Location: Urbana, Illinois, USA Additional Information: https://ai.ncsa.illinois.edu/news-events/2020/10/postdoctoral-researcher/ Contact: ai[AT]ncsa.illinois.edu The NCSA Center for Artificial Intelligence Innovation and the High Energy Physics Group in the Department of Physics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) invite applications for the position of postdoctoral researcher. The selected candidate will be mentored by an interdisciplinary team of researchers - Eliu Huerta, Daniel S. Katz, Vlad Kindratenko, Mark Neubauer, and Zhizhen Zhao - at the interface of physics, artificial intelligence (AI), computer and information science, open science, and scientific software and data to lead the definition and implementation of findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable (FAIR) principles to artificial AI models and data in the context of high energy physics. FAIR4HEP is a joint DOE-funded venture between UIUC, MIT, UMN, and UCSD. The postdoctoral researcher is encouraged to collaborate with all partner institutions. At the University of Illinois the selected candidate will lead research activities towards making data and models available, around the definition and implementation of FAIR principles for data and models, and the combination of accelerated computing and scientific visualization to identify novel connections between data and models. Available resources for this work include the Hardware Accelerated Learning deep learning cluster, the Delta supercomputer, and multiple visualization teams at NCSA. The selected candidate will be encouraged to participate in internship opportunities offered by Fortune 50 companies affiliated with the NCSA Industry program. The University of Illinois is a member of the ATLAS experiment at CERN's Large Hadron Collider. Our ATLAS group contributed to the Higgs boson discovery and is actively pursuing discovery of new physics through analysis of LHC data. This pursuit includes the development and application of AI-based tools that seek to maximize our discovery potential. The successful candidate is expected to strengthen our efforts by leading the implementation of FAIR principles for HEP data and AI models that connect strongly to our ATLAS analysis efforts and broadly impact the potential for discovery in particle physics. Ambitious applicants from diverse backgrounds and minorities are particularly encouraged to apply. A PhD in physics, statistics, computer science, machine learning, data science, or related fields is required. Prior experience in software development and machine learning is advantageous, but not essential. Submit your application to ai[AT]ncsa.illinois.edu. Complete applications must include: Cover letter (no more than 1 page); CV (1-2 pages recommended, but longer accepted); Statement of research interests (no more than 2 pages); List of publications; Three reference letters. The deadline for the receipt of the application is December 1, 2020, but the search will continue until the position is filled. The University of Illinois is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity. The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Postdoctoral Researcher in gravitational wave data analysis and searches, Utrecht, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17698 Deadline: 2021-01-03 Location: Utrecht, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university/jobs/postdo… Contact: s.e.caudill[AT]uu.nl Job Description The Institute for Gravitational and Subatomic Physics (GRASP) at Utrecht University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in gravitational-wave data analysis and searches. As the successful candidate you will work in the gravitational waves group of Dr Sarah Caudill and Professor Chris Van Den Broeck, on gravitational wave observations of coalescing binary neutron stars and black holes, with a view on the effects of precession and higher-order modes. You will be a member of the Virgo Collaboration, which together with the LIGO Scientific Collaboration jointly analyses all data from the LIGO and Virgo interferometers. The group is also part of the LISA Consortium, and has been heavily involved in developing the science case for third-generation gravitational wave detectors such as Cosmic Explorer and Einstein Telescope. Qualifications Our successful candidate is ambitious and: * holds a PhD degree in Physics, Astronomy, or a related field; * has a background in programming and preferably some research experience; * has scientific writing skills; * has English collaboration and communication skills; * has the motivation to work in a multidisciplinary, international research team. Offer * a full-time position for 3 years; * a full-time gross salary ranging from EUR 2,790 to EUR 4,402 in scale 10; * benefits including 8% holiday bonus and 8.3% end-of-year bonus; * a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave, and flexible employment conditions based on the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities (cao). In addition to the employment conditions laid down in the cao for Dutch Universities, Utrecht University has a number of its own arrangements. For example, there are agreements on professional development, leave arrangements and sports. We also give you the opportunity to expand your terms of employment yourself via the Employment Conditions Selection Model. This is how we like to encourage you to continue to grow. About the organisation The gravitational waves group at the Institute for Gravitational and Subatomic Physics (GRASP) currently consists of about 20 Researchers (senior Scientists, Postdocs, and PhD students), and is expected to expand further in the near future. The group brings together gravitational wave and particle physicists in an effort to study the strong nuclear force using a variety of observational and experimental channels, including gravitational wave measurements with the Virgo and LIGO detectors, multi-messenger astronomy, and heavy ion collisions in the Large Hadron Collider. We also have strong ties with Utrecht University's Institute for Theoretical Physics (e.g. through Dr Tanja Hinderer, Dr Elisa Chisari, and Dr Umut Gursoy), as well as with Nikhef, the National Institute for Subatomic Physics in Amsterdam, and there is vibrant collaboration with Researchers in the Netherlands and around the world. At the Faculty of Science there are 6 departments to make a fundamental connection with: Biology, Chemistry, Information and Computing Sciences, Mathematics, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Physics. Each of these is made up of distinct institutes which work together to focus on answering some of humanity's most pressing problems. More fundamental still are the individual research groups - the building blocks of our ambitious scientific projects. Utrecht University is a friendly and ambitious university at the heart of an ancient city. We love to welcome new scientists to our city - a thriving cultural hub that is consistently rated as one of the world's happiest cities. We are renowned for our innovative interdisciplinary research and our emphasis on inspirational research and excellent education. We are equally well-known for our familiar atmosphere and the can-do mentality of our people. This lively and inspiring academic environment attracts Professors, Researchers and PhD candidates from all over the globe, making both the university and the Faculty of Science a vibrant international community and wonderfully diverse. Additional information If you have any questions, please contact Dr Sarah Caudill (s.e.caudill[AT]uu.nl). Do you have a question about the application procedure? Please send an email to science.recruitment[AT]uu.nl Apply Everyone deserves to feel at home at our university. We welcome employees with a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. If you have the expertise and the experience to excel in this role, then simply respond via the "Apply now" button at the url! Please enclose: * your letter of motivation; * your curriculum vitae; * the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least two references. If this specific opportunity isn't for you, but you know someone who may be interested, please forward the link to them. Please note: Due to the current situation regarding the Corona virus (COVID-19) the process of selection and interviews is subject to change. Initial interviews will most likely be conducted online. Some connections are fundamental - Be one of them The application deadline is 3 January 2021. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. postdoc in the Astroparticle Physics group at SISSA, Trieste, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/11/24/postdoc-in-the-astroparticle… Deadline: 2020-12-19 Location: Trieste, Italy Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/17595 Contact: barausse[AT]sissa.it The Astroparticle Physics group at SISSA in Trieste, Italy, invites applications for a postdoctoral research position to start in the Fall of 2021. The position is for two years, with a possible extension to a third year. Applications in the area of Cosmology, Gravitation Theory, Quantum Gravity Phenomenology, Particle Astrophysics and Phenomenology, and Neutrino Physics will be considered. SISSA (http://www.sissa.it/) promotes its activity within an international environment and in contact with the other institutions in the Trieste area. In particular, the postdoc will participate to the activities of the Institute for Fundamental Physics of the Universe (https://www.ifpu.it/) a new joint initiative of SISSA, the Abdus Salam International Center for Theoretical Physics (http://www.ictp.it/) INAF - Observatory of Trieste (http://www.oats.inaf.it/index.php/en/) and INFN - Trieste (https://www.ts.infn.it/en/) More information on the Astroparticle Physics group can be found here: http://www.sissa.it/app/. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Postdocs at the Institute for Fundamental Physics of the Universe, Trieste, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/11/24/postdocs-at-the-institute-fo… Deadline: 2020-12-15 Location: Trieste, Italy Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/17577 Contact: barausse[AT]sissa.it The Institute for Fundamental Physics of the Universe (IFPU, www.ifpu.it/) Trieste, Italy, invites applications for several postdoctoral research positions to start in the Fall of 2021. The positions are for two years, with a possible extension to a third year. The research fields supported by the Institute are connected to the areas of: astroparticle physics, astrophysical probes of fundamental interactions, early Universe, gravitational wave astrophysics, structures in the Universe, theory and phenomenology of gravity. IFPU is a newly born institute, having started its activities in the academic year 2018-2019. It is a joint initiative of International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA, www.sissa.it/ap/ and www.sissa.it/app/) the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), the National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF; Observatory of Trieste) and the National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN; Trieste Section). The Institute aims at hosting and promoting a vigorous and innovative multi-disciplinary research program focused on investigating the fundamental laws of Nature under a Cosmological and Astrophysical perspective. Postdocs at IFPU work in close connections with staff members from the supporting institutions - about 30 researches in total - and also benefit from the extended visitor and research programs the Institute is hosting. Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2020 and continue until the positions are filled. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Post-doctoral position in Gravitational Wave data analysis, Louvain, Belgium ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/11/25/post-doctoral-position-in-gr… Deadline: 2021-01-10 Location: Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium Additional Information: https://cp3.irmp.ucl.ac.be/jobs/65 Contact: Giacomo.Bruno[AT]uclouvain.be The gravitational wave (GW) group of the University of Louvain (UCLouvain, Belgium), hosted at the Research Institute in Mathematics and Physics (IRMP, https://uclouvain.be/en/research-institutes/irmp/) is searching for an outstanding post-doctoral researcher to strengthen its data analysis activities related to the search for a stochastic gravitational wave background (SGWB). The IRMP physicists of UCLouvain conduct research in fundamental interactions and cosmology on the experimental and theoretical fronts. More than 100 physicists and mathematicians from all over the world currently work at the IRMP. The UCLouvain GW group is part of the Virgo Collaboration at the European Gravitational Observatory (EGO) and is active in searches for ultra-light dark matter, primordial black holes and an anisotropic SGWB. These searches are being performed in collaboration with theory specialists and make use of the IRMP computing center (2500 cores and 1400 TB), which is shared with LHC experiments and projects in theoretical particle physics and cosmology. The UCLouvain GW group is also involved in an instrumentation project for Virgo (exploitation of phase cameras) and participates in two research and development facilities, E-TEST and ETPF, funded by the EU through its Interreg Europe programme, aiming to prepare the EinsteinTelescope, which could be built at the frontier between Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany and start operations in the years 2030's. The selected candidate is expected to take a leading role in the data analyses carried out within the LIGO and Virgo SGWB group and make a bridge with the theorists working on models predicting specifc SGWB signatures. A secondary involvement in the other activities of the UCLouvain GW group (instrumentation for instance) can be discussed. The appointment is initially available for two years, and could possibly be extended to 3 years subject to availability of funds, which is expected at this time, and mutual satisfaction. Computing resources and support for travelling are excellent. Applications including a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a brief statement of research interests and at least two recommendation letters from senior scientists should be submitted on-line, by 10 January 2020, at: https://cp3.irmp.ucl.ac.be/jobs/65 For more information, please, contact Giacomo Bruno (Giacomo.Bruno[AT]uclouvain.be) (data analysis) Christophe Ringeval (Christophe.Ringeval[AT]uclouvain.be) (theory) Joris Van Heijningen (Joris.Vanheijningen[AT]uclouvain.be) (instrumentation) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. ERC-funded postdoc position(s) in Relativistic Theoretical Astrophysics, Frankfurt, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/11/27/erc-funded-postdoc-positions… Deadline: 2021-01-31 Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany Additional Information: https://relastro.uni-frankfurt.de/ Contact: rezzolla[AT]itp.uni-frankfurt.de The group of Relativistic Theoretical Astrophysics in Frankfurt invites applications for one or more postdoctoral positions in Relativistic Theoretical Astrophysics. The position(s) is funded by the ERC Advanced Grant "JETSET" and will be part of a large-scale, long-term effort to study the dynamics of relativistic jets on different scales and physical regimes. Candidates should have a PhD in astrophysics, physics or applied mathematics. Knowledge and experience in modelling - either analytically or numerically - the electrodynamics of black holes is seen as a prerequisite. The successful applicant(s) will be part of an international research group at the Institute for Theoretical Physics at Frankfurt, Germany. Interests of the group span from the modelling of the physics of neutron stars and black holes, to fundamental issues in gravitational physics (https://relastro.uni-frankfurt.de/) Frankfurt am Main is a lively and international city, and Europe's financial center. The application should comprise a CV, a publication list, and a research summary and proposal. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to the address below. Applications will have to be sent by 31.01.2021 for full consideration, but the search will remain open till the optimal candidate(s) is found. The position is initially for two years and can be extended - depending on successful performance and availability of funds. The expected starting date is 01.10.2021, but later appointments can be negotiated. Applications should be made electronically and sent to: Fr. Astrid Steidl: steidl[AT]itp.uni-frankfurt.de and to CC-ed to rezzolla[AT]itp.uni-frankfurt.de Goethe University is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the number of women in research and teaching. Qualified female researchers are therefore especially encouraged to apply. Severely handicapped applicants with equal qualification and aptitude will be given preferential consideration. We prioritize diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. ERC-funded PhD position in Relativistic Theoretical Astrophysics, Frankfurt, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/11/27/erc-funded-phd-position-in-r… Deadline: 2020-01-31 Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany Additional Information: https://relastro.uni-frankfurt.de/ Contact: rezzolla[AT]itp.uni-frankfurt.de The group of Relativistic Theoretical Astrophysics in Frankfurt invites applications for one PhD position in Relativistic Theoretical Astrophysics. The position is funded by the ERC Advanced Grant "JETSET" and will be part of a large-scale, long-term effort to study the dynamics of relativistic jets on different scales and physical regimes. Candidates should have a MSc degree in astrophysics, physics or applied mathematics. Candidates with knowledge and experience in modelling the electromagnetic emission from short GRBs will be particularly favoured. Research experience with simulations in numerical relativity, relativistic hydrodynamics and MHD is seen as an important advantage. The successful applicant will be part of an international research group at the Institute for Theoretical Physics at Frankfurt, Germany. Interests of the group span from the modelling of the physics of neutron stars and black holes, to fundamental issues in gravitational physics (https://relastro.uni-frankfurt.de/) Frankfurt am Main is a lively and international city, and Europe's financial center. The application should comprise a CV, a publication list, and a research summary and proposal. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to the address below. Applications will have to be sent by 31.01.2021 for full consideration, but the search will remain open till the optimal candidate(s) is found. The position is for three years and can be extended if necessary. The expected starting date is 01.10.2021, but later appointments can be negotiated. Applications should be made electronically and sent to: Fr. Astrid Steidl: steidl[AT]itp.uni-frankfurt.de and to CC-ed to rezzolla[AT]itp.uni-frankfurt.de Goethe University is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the number of women in research and teaching. Qualified female researchers are therefore especially encouraged to apply. Severely handicapped applicants with equal qualification and aptitude will be given preferential consideration. We prioritize diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12. Postdoc opportunity on gravitational wave physics, Valencia, Spain ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20576 Deadline: 2020-12-23 Location: Valencia, Spain Additional Information: http://innova.gva.es/es/web/ciencia/a-programa-i-d-i1 Contact: j.antonio.font[AT]uv.es The Virgo Group at the University of Valencia (VVG) welcomes applications for a two-year postdoctoral position in Gravitational Wave Physics within the framework of the "Program for the promotion of scientific research, technological development, and innovation" from the Valencian Research Agency. http://innova.gva.es/es/web/ciencia/a-programa-i-d-i1 Candidates are required to have a PhD degree (obtained after January 1st, 2016) and an excellent CV. A gross salary of 35.000 euros per year is anticipated. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact j.antonio.font[AT]uv.es. The application deadline is December 23rd, 2020. VVG website: https://www.uv.es/virgogroup/index.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.13. Postdoc position in theoretical physics, Tartu, Estonia ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/11/28/postdoc-position-in-theoreti… Deadline: 2021-01-04 Location: Tartu, Estonia Additional Information: http://geomgrav.fi.ut.ee/jobs/ Contact: geomgrav[AT]ut.ee The Laboratory of Theoretical Physics at the Institute of Physics of the University of Tartu, Estonia is looking for candidates to apply for a 2-year postdoctoral position. The research focus lies on: - 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, - phenomenology of modified gravity, including gravitational waves, black holes, galaxies, - cosmological aspects of modified gravity, - relativistic quantum information, aiming at including gravity by employing quantum field theory on curved spacetime, - nonlocality in quantum field theories, - effective approaches for heavy quark physics. The position depends on external funding and the applications will be processed in two stages. In the first stage, all applications will be reviewed by the Laboratory of Theoretical Physics at the University of Tartu. Then the selected candidates and the University of Tartu will apply for funding. The final decision on the funding will be made by the respective agencies. 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 "Gauge gravity: unification, extensions and phenomenology" (PRG356), as well as aligned with the COST Action "Quantum Gravity Phenomenology in the multi-messenger approach" (QGMM). The postdoctoral grant is expected to amount to 51000 EUR per year (40800 EUR direct research costs and 10200 EUR overhead for the host institution). Applicants must have a PhD degree or equivalent, awarded not earlier than 01 February 2016, and not later than 31 August 2021. Applications for the postdoctoral position must include: - curriculum vitae, - diploma of PhD degree or equivalent, - research proposal of up to five pages, - list of publications, - two letters of recommendation (to be sent separately). The deadline for the postdoctoral application is Monday, 04 January 2021, 05:59 GMT. All applications for the aforementioned position must be submitted electronically via the form on the linked homepage. All documents from the applicant, except for the recommendation letters, must be combined into a single PDF file of at most 8 MB size. The recommendation letters must be uploaded separately, and also in the PDF format. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.14. Postdoc position in gravitational wave astrophysics, Guelph, Canada ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20584 Deadline: 2021-01-15 Location: Guelph, Canada Additional Information: https://www.physics.uoguelph.ca/astrophysics-and-gravitation Contact: hyang10[AT]uoguelph.ca The Astrophysics and Gravitation group at the University of Guelph invites applicants for a two-year postdoctoral position in gravitational-wave astrophysics. This position is supported by the NSERC fund of Canada. Candidates should have a PhD in physics - preference will be given to applicants with research experience in black hole astrophysics, compact-object dynamics, and/or gravitational-wave data analysis. The successful applicant will be a part of the strong-gravity research group at the University of Guelph and the Perimeter Institute. The applicant will have opportunities to interact with local researchers such as Dr. East, Dr. Lehner, Dr. Poisson, Dr. Siegel, Dr. Yang, etc., and help group efforts in international collaboration(s) such as the LISA Consortium. The application should comprise a CV, a publication list, a research statement, and two reference letters. All application material should be sent to hyang10[at]uoguelph.ca. The application deadline is January 15, 2021. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.15. Dennis Sciama Research Fellow in Cosmology at Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation, Portsmouth, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/11/30/dennis-sciama-research-fello… Deadline: 2020-12-23 Location: Portsmouth, UK Additional Information: http://www.icg.port.ac.uk/ Contact: icg-recruitment[AT]port.ac.uk We announce our seventh Dennis Sciama Postdoctoral Research Fellowship competition at the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation (ICG) at the University of Portsmouth aimed at promising early-career researchers in cosmology. The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence in research, complementing and extending the existing ICG research interests and expertise. Over the course of the fellowship, they will be expected to develop their own programme of research and innovation, and help attract external funding to the ICG. The ICG consists of 17 academic staff, 17 postdoctoral researchers and around 30 PhD students, and has an active international visitors programme. Portsmouth is a member of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS), the Dark Energy Survey (DES), the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST), the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), ESA's Euclid satellite mission, the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), the Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO), the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA), the Gravitational Wave Optical Transient Observer (GOTO), and other international collaborations. The University of Portsmouth is a member of the South-East Physics Network (SEPnet) and hosts the 3704-core SCIAMA supercomputer. We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, but applications are particularly encouraged from traditionally under-represented groups in science. We are happy to consider applications from candidates wishing to work part-time, job-share or who wish to work flexibly. The University of Portsmouth and the ICG hold Athena SWAN Bronze awards; we are committed to developing organisational and cultural practices that promote diversity and equality and create a better working environment for women and men. Applications (application form, CV, publication list and research proposal for the fellowship) should be submitted by the closing date via the online application system. Applicants should also arrange for three reference letters to be sent to arrive by the same date. We expect the fellowship to start 1st October 2021 or as close to that date as feasible. All applications for this position will be processed and conducted in compliance with UK legislation relevant at that time. Applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons and all appointments will be made on merit. As we are committed to the principles of the Race Equality Charter Mark, we would particularly welcome applications from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community who are currently under-represented at this level in this area. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. SageMath 9.2 is out ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/11/03/sagemath-9-2-is-out/ Additional Information: https://sagemanifolds.obspm.fr/ SageMath 9.2 has been released on 24 October. The Linux and macOS binaries are available at https://www.sagemath.org/download.html. Those for Windows should follow soon, as well as Docker images. SageMath 9.2 is also available online at https://cocalc.com. Regarding calculus on manifolds, SageMath 9.2 introduces new features: - orientation of manifolds and vector bundles - dot_product(), cross_product() and norm() can be now be used for vector fields defined along a curve in a pseudo-Riemannian manifold - action of a bundle connection on sections - Greek letters (and more generally Unicode characters) are now allowed in index notation for tensors - diff(f) can be used to get the exterior derivative of a differential form f - various code improvements and bug fixes See https://sagemanifolds.obspm.fr/changelog.html for details and examples. SageMath is a free computer algebra system based on Python, with some differential geometry and tensor calculus capabilities See https://sagemanifolds.obspm.fr/examples.html for examples of use, in particular in the context of general relativity. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. GRG Collection and Living Review on "Binary neutron star mergers" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/11/23/grg-topical-collection-binar… Additional Information: https://link.springer.com/journal/10714/topicalCollection/AC_9a60abfc79f3d0… The journal General Relativity and Gravitation is publishing an ongoing Topical Collection "Binary Neutron Star Mergers". These recent additions deserve special attention: Katerina Chatziioannou. Neutron-star tidal deformability and equation-of-state constraints. Gen Relativ Gravit 52, 109 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10714-020-02754-3 https://rdcu.be/cbbk5 Sebastiano Bernuzzi. Neutron star merger remnants. Gen Relativ Gravit 52, 108 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10714-020-02752-5 Read also this related publication: Eric Burns. Neutron star mergers and how to study them. Living Rev Relativ 23, 4 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41114-020-00028-7 GRG welcomes contributed submissions to be included as original research articles in this collection. Authors are invited to submit through the website https://www.editorialmanager.com/gerg/. Please indicate that your manuscript is intended for inclusion in the special issue "T.C. : BNS mergers". ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. Experimental Results - New Open Access Journal ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/11/26/experimental-results-new-ope… Additional Information: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/experimental-results Experimental Results is an innovative new open access journal from Cambridge University Press that provides researchers with a venue to publish all experimental findings. Publication of valid scientific results as short papers, regardless of their outcome, enables the journal to fundamentally address the growing issues of reproducibility and duplication in the scientific community. Young researchers are invited to submit their contributions (even though only incremental) to experiments and collaborations in gravitational physics. The journal is now open for submissions, find out more at cambridge.org/exp and twitter.com/ExpResults ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. The Twenty-First Release of the Einstein Toolkit ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/11/30/the-twenty-first-release-of-… Additional Information: http://einsteintoolkit.org/about/releases/ET_2020_11_announcement.html Release Announcement We are pleased to announce the twenty-first release (code name "DeWitt-Morette") of the Einstein Toolkit, an open-source, community developed software infrastructure for relativistic astrophysics. The highlights of this release are: * This release includes NRPyPN, a Python code to compute initial data parameters for binary black hole simulations. * Lean_Public supports curvilinear coordinates provided by Llama. * The include style ("old") Tmunu interface using thorn ADMCoupling has been removed. One new thorn has been added: * ReadInterpolate, a FileReader like thorn that uses InterolateLocalUniform to interpolate the data read in onto the new grid. In addition, bug fixes accumulated since the previous release in May 2020 have been included. The Einstein Toolkit is a collection of software components and tools for simulating and analyzing general relativistic astrophysical systems that builds on numerous software efforts in the numerical relativity community including code to compute initial data parameters, the spacetime evolution codes Baikal, lean_public, and McLachlan, analysis codes to compute horizon characteristics and gravitational waves, the Carpet AMR infrastructure, and the relativistic magneto-hydrodynamics codes GRHydro and IllinoisGRMHD. The Einstein Toolkit also contains a 1D self-force code. For parts of the toolkit, the Cactus Framework is used as the underlying computational infrastructure providing large-scale parallelization, general computational components, and a model for collaborative, portable code development. The Einstein Toolkit uses a distributed software model and its different modules are developed, distributed, and supported either by the core team of Einstein Toolkit Maintainers, or by individual groups. Where modules are provided by external groups, the Einstein Toolkit Maintainers provide quality control for modules for inclusion in the toolkit and help coordinate support. The Einstein Toolkit Maintainers currently involve staff and faculty from five different institutions, and host weekly meetings that are open for anyone to join. Guiding principles for the design and implementation of the toolkit include: open, community-driven software development; well thought-out and stable interfaces; separation of physics software from computational science infrastructure; provision of complete working production code; training and education for a new generation of researchers. For more information about using or contributing to the Einstein Toolkit, or to join the Einstein Toolkit Consortium, please visit our web pages at http://einsteintoolkit.org, or contact the users mailing list users[AT]einsteintoolkit.org. The Einstein Toolkit is primarily supported by NSF 2004157/2004044/2004311/2004879/2003893 (Enabling fundamental research in the era of multi-messenger astrophysics). Roland Haas, Steven R. Brandt, Rahime Matur, Beyhan Karakas, William E. Gabella, Miguel Gracia November, 2020 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Virtual Iberian Gravitational Wave Meeting 1.2. Island Hopping 2020: from Wormholes to Averages, CERN, virtual 1.3. SIGRAV International School 2021: Gravity of Compact Astrophysical Objects and Gravitational Waves, Vietri sul Mare, Italy 1.4. Mathematical and Computational Approaches for the Einstein Field Equations with Matter Fields (online) 1.5. Statistical Methods for the Detection, Classification, and Inference of Relativistic Objects (online) 1.6. XIII Black Holes Workshop: Celebrating the Nobel Prize 2020 for black holes, Lisbon, Portugal 1.7. 31st xmeeting of the Indian Association for General Relativity and Gravitation (IAGRG; online) 1.8. Special Session of the Chalonge-de Vega School 2. Jobs 2.1. Postdoc positions in Strong Gravity/Gravitational Waves/Relativistic Astrophysics, Perimeter Institute, Canada 2.2. PhD position in gravitational-wave probes of cosmology and particle physics, Utrecht, The Netherlands 2.3. Joint PhD Position in Neutron Star/Gravitational Wave Physics, Coimbra (Portugal) and Potsdam (Germany) 2.4. Postdoc positions in Gravitational-Wave Physics and Astrophysics, AEI, Potsdam, German 2.5. Postdoc position in gravity, gravitational waves and cosmology at USTC, Hefei, China 2.6. PhD project on the equation of state for compact objects, Coimbra, Portugal 2.7. Postdoc job openings at Center of Astronomy and Gravitation, Taipei, Taiwan 2.8. Junior Researcher position on the neutron star equation state, Coimbra, Portugal 2.9. Two PhD studentships in gravitational wave data analysis and phenomenology, Utrecht, The Netherlands 2.10. PhD studentship in gravitational waves and cosmology, Amsterdam, The Netherlands 2.11. Postdoc position in theoretical Multi-Messenger Astrophysics, Stockholm, Sweden 2.12. Postdoctoral Research Associate in Theoretical Astrophysics, Urbana-Champaign, USA 2.13. Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Physics, Kyoto, Japan 2.14. Several PhD positions in Gravitational-Wave Astronomy at the Max-Planck Insitute for Gravitational Physics, Potsdam, Germany 2.15. Postdoctoral position in Gravity, Quantum Geometry and Field Theory, Okinawa, Japan 2.16. Postdoc position in Quantum Gravity, Odense, Denmark 2.17. PhD positions in MMA at DESY and WIS, Germany or Israel 2.18. Postdoctoral and tenure track positions in gravitational wave physics at UIB, Spain 2.19. PhD positions: theory and observations, Prague, Czech Republic 3. News 3.1. Special Issue Women Physicists in Astrophysics and Cosmology 3.2. Nominations for the 2021 IUPAP General Relativity and Gravitation Young Scientist Prize are now open 3.3. News from the Chalonge - de Vega School ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Virtual Iberian Gravitational Wave Meeting --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17565 Starting: 2020-10-19 to 2020-10-20 Location: Virtual Additional Information: https://indico.ifae.es/event/885/ Contact: pablo.cerda[AT]uv.es We would like to announce the Virtual Iberian Gravitational Wave Meeting, which will take place 19-20 Oct. 2020. The Iberian Gravitational Waves Meeting is an international conference set up yearly since 2011 by different groups around the Iberian Peninsula with interests in Gravitational Waves. This year, the regular meeting, that was taking place last May in Valencia, had to be cancelled due to the covid pandemic. To fill the gap of this year we are organising a Virtual Iberian Gravitational Waves Meeting. The two-day meeting is a reduced version that will include three invited speakers and a series of short talks describing the activities of the different groups working in gravitational waves in Spain and Portugal. The GW community in Spain and Portugal has been growing very fast and there are many new groups starting to take interest into GWs. The idea of these group talks is to meet each other and find points in common that could lead to new collaborations, synergies and funding opportunities. The conference will also host the meeting of the REDONGRA network. The meeting will take place virtually. Instructions to connect to the meeting will be communicated to those registered participants before the meeting. * Invited speakers: - Michela Mapelli, University of Padova - Tsvi Piran, Hebrew University of Jerusalem - Xavier Siemens, Oregon State University * Organising committee: Pablo Cerda-Duran (University of Valencia), Sascha Husa (University of the Balearic Islands), Mario Martinez (Institute for high Energy Physics (IFAE)), M. Angeles Perez-Garcia (University of Salamanca) and Carlos Sopuerta (Institute of Space Sciences (ICE-CSIC)) You can find more information about the meeting at the web page. We are looking forward to having you at the meeting. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. Island Hopping 2020: from Wormholes to Averages, CERN, virtual --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17569 Starting: 2020-11-16 to 2020-11-20 Location: CERN, virtual Additional Information: https://indico.cern.ch/event/960097/ Contact: a.belin[AT]cern.ch Welcome to Island Hopping 2020, a workshop that will be held entirely virtually! The focus will be on recent developments around the information paradox, quantum extremal surfaces and islands, generalized entropies, the Euclidean path integral in quantum gravity and the importance of spacetime wormholes, as well as the role of ensemble averages in holography. It will be held from November 16-20 2020. Confirmed Speakers: Ahmed Almheiri - Raphael Bousso - Jan de Boer - Steve Giddings - Daniel Harlow - Tom Hartman - Alex Maloney - Juan Maldacena - Henry Maxfield - Geoff Penington - Suvrat Raju - Edgar Shaghoulian - Julian Sonner - Douglas Stanford - James Sully - Mark Van Raamsdonk - Ying Zhao - more to be announced Organizers: A. Belin, N. Engelhardt, R. Myers Conference website: https://indico.cern.ch/event/960097/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. SIGRAV International School 2021: Gravity of Compact Astrophysical Objects and Gravitational Waves, Vietri sul Mare, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17572 Starting: 2021-02-01 to 2021-02-05 Location: Vietri sul Mare, Italy Additional Information: https://agenda.infn.it/event/23750/ Contact: fulvio.ricci[AT]roma1.infn.it The school, organised by the Italian Society of General Relativity and Gravitation (SIGRAV) in February 2021, aims at providing robust and deep knowledge of Physics and Astrophysics of the compact objects in the context of General Relativity and its possible modifications. The school will include courses devoted to the detection and the analysis of the Gravitational Wave signals emitted by these objects from the nano to kiloHertz frequency bandwidth. The following courses will be offered: - Physics of compact objects within the framework of GR and beyond -- Prof. L. Gualtieri (Roma Sapienza) - Observational Methods based on the detection of Gravitational Waves -- Dr. A. Sesana (Milano Bicocca) - Data analysis and General Relativity tests -- Prof. W. Del Pozzo (Universita' Pisa) - Multimessanger Astronomy with Gravitational Waves and Electromagnetic Signals -- Prof. M. Branchesi (GSSI) For further informations see the school's web page: https://agenda.infn.it/event/23750/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. Mathematical and Computational Approaches for the Einstein Field Equations with Matter Fields (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/10/19/mathematical-and-computation… Starting: 2020-10-26 to 2020-10-30 Location: Online Additional Information: https://icerm.brown.edu/programs/sp-f20/w3/ Contact: sfield[AT]umassd.edu We would like to invite you to the second workshop as part of the semester-long program "Advances in Computational Relativity". This third workshop will focus on theoretical and computational approaches to solving the Einstein field equations (the master equation of general relativity: a nonlinear, coupled, hyperbolic-elliptic PDE system) with (fluid) matter field sources, as typical of binary neutron stars and supernovae. Simulations of these systems are targets of interest to both LIGO and telescopes such as Hubble, Fermi, and CHANDRA. In this workshop, special attention will be given to the governing equations of relativistic (magneto-)hydrodynamics and multi-scale, multi-physics modeling challenges. The workshop will feature talks from physics, (applied) mathematics, and astrophysics communities as well as topical panel discussions. Due to COVID-19, this workshop will be held online. Please apply using the link "Apply with Cube" at the workshop website if you would like to participate in this workshop. Program Organizing Committee: Stefanos Aretakis, University of Toronto Manuela Campanelli, Rochester Institute of Technology Scott Field, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Jan Hesthaven, Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne Gaurav Khanna, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Luis Lehner, Perimeter Institute Steven Liebling, Long Island University Jared Speck, Vanderbilt University +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Statistical Methods for the Detection, Classification, and Inference of Relativistic Objects (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/10/19/statistical-methods-for-the-… Starting: 2020-11-16 to 2020-11-20 Location: Online Additional Information: https://icerm.brown.edu/programs/sp-f20/w4/ Contact: sfield[AT]umassd.edu We would like to invite you to the fourth workshop as part of the semester-long program "Advances in Computational Relativity". This fourth workshop will focus on data analysis strategies for comparing model predictions to data. Special attention will be placed on comparing solutions to the Einstein field equations (as in workshops 2 and 3) with data collected from gravitational-wave detectors or telescopes. The workshop will include (but will not be limited to) coverage of topics involving reduced-order models, surrogate models, machine learning, UQ, and Bayesian techniques. The workshop will feature talks from physics, (applied) mathematics, and statistics communities as well as panel discussions and/or tutorials. Due to COVID-19, this workshop will be held online. Please apply using the link "Apply with Cube" at the workshop website if you would like to participate in this workshop. Program Organizing Committee: Sara Algeri, University of Minnesota Sarah Caudill, Nikhef Katerina Chatziioannou, Caltech Alessandra Corsi, Texas Tech University Scott Field, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Jonathan Gair, Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics Jae-Hun Jung, POSTECH Gaurav Khanna, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. XIII Black Holes Workshop: Celebrating the Nobel Prize 2020 for black holes, Lisbon, Portugal --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/10/20/xiii-black-holes-workshop-ce… Starting: 2020-12-21 to 2020-12-22 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Additional Information: https://centra.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/network/grit/bhw13/ Contact: rita.t.sousa[AT]ist.utl.pt From astrophysics to high-energy physics, from information theory to quantum gravity, black holes have acquired an ever increasing role in fundamental physics, and are now part of the terminology of many important branches of observational, theoretical, and mathematical physics. The Black Holes Workshops gather researchers working on physical and mathematical problems of black holes, both in its classical and quantum aspects, as well as their connections to general relativity and gravitation, string theory, cosmology, and astrophysics, and stimulate the interaction between all these issues. The XIII edition of the Black Holes Workshop celebrates three decisive dates in the history of black holes: Firstly this year's Nobel Prize to black holes, in the names of Roger Penrose for the theory component, and of Reinhard Genzel, and Andrea Ghez for the observational component, specifically for the observations of the supermassive black hole in the center of our galaxy; secondly, the 50th anniversary of the singularity theorems of Hawking and Penrose, a work that was published in 1970; thirdly, the 60th anniversary of the Kruskal and Szekeres maximal analytic extension of the Schwarzschild solution. Researchers on black holes in all their aspects are invited to participate. The workshop is organized by the Center for Astrophysics and Gravitation (CENTRA) and will be held at Instituto Superior Tecnico (IST) in Lisbon, in December 21 and 22, 2020. We hope the Black Holes Workshop will keep on providing an inspiration towards new discoveries, as illustrated in this year's drawing by a vessel wandering through rough spacetime with a black hole in sight. If you are interested in attending the workshop, please register and send an abstract before November 23th. Organizing Committee: Justin Feng (CENTRA), David Hilditch (CENTRA), Jose Sande Lemos (CENTRA), Miguel Zilhao (CENTRA), Pedro Cunha (Aveiro), Carlos Herdeiro (Aveiro) Scientific Commitee: Vitor Cardoso (CENTRA), Joao Costa (ISCTE), Carlos Herdeiro (Aveiro), Filipe Mena (IST), Jose Natario (IST), Jose Sande Lemos (CENTRA) Contacts: Dulce Conceicao (dulce.conceicao[AT]tecnico.ulisboa.pt) and Rita Sousa (rita.t.sousa[AT]tecnico.ulisboa.pt) Venue: Centro de Congressos IST Dates: December 21 and 22, 2020 Deadline for abstract submission: November 23, 2020 Sponsors: The workshop is sponsored by CENTRA and FCT Conference dinner: There will be a social dinner on Monday, December 21, 2020, 19:30, at Restaurante Laurentina located near IST. The cost will be 30 euros for a fixed menu of traditional Portuguese food and drink. Payment will be taken in cash on the day of the meal. The dinner will be followed by several commemorations to the Nobel Prize 2020 to black holes, including a port wine commemoration and a live show by Miguel Zilhao Trio. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. 31st xmeeting of the Indian Association for General Relativity and Gravitation (IAGRG; online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17629 Starting: 2020-12-19 to 2020-12-20 Location: Gandhinagar, India Additional Information: https://events.iitgn.ac.in/2020/iagrg/index.html Contact: iagrg2020[AT]iitgn.ac.in The Indian Association for General Relativity and Gravitation (IAGRG) was first constituted in 1969 and has been active ever since in fostering general relativity related activities in the country. In particular, at the national level, the IAGRG meeting is organised every two years, at various locations in the country. The Discipline of Physics, IIT Gandhinagar will be organising the 31st meeting of IAGRG during 19th - 20th December 2020. This meeting will be arranged as a Web Conference. This year is also the 50th anniversary of the famous derivation of black hole quasinormal modes by Prof. C V Vishveshwara. In view of this, the broad theme of the 31st IAGRG Meeting is "Quasinormal Modes from Black Holes". Invited Speakers: Nancy Aggarwal, Northwestern University Emanuele Berti, Johns Hopkins University Arpan Bhattacharya, IIT Gandhinagar Sourav Chatterjee, TIFR Mumbai George Efstathiou, University of Cambridge Dhiraj Hazra, IMSc Chennai Harvey Reall, DAMTP, University of Cambridge Re'em Sari, The Racah Institute of Physics The registration for the meeting and contributory session is now open. The last date of registration is November 11th, 2020. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. Special Session of the Chalonge-de Vega School --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/10/31/special-session-of-the-chalo… Starting: 2020-12-03 to 2020-12-03 Location: Paris, France (in remote) Additional Information: https://chalonge-devega.fr/Programme2020.html Contact: chalonge.ecole[AT]chalonge-devega.fr Special Session of the Chalonge-de Vega School Thursday 3 december 2020 16:00 h France Time Adam G. RIESS, Bloomberg Distinguished Professor, Johns Hopkins U. Nobel Prize of Physics, Receives the Daniel Chalonge and the Hector de Vega Medals 2020 And deliver a Conference on: H0, Recent Results Virtual (remote) Session The Chalonge-de Vega School Medals 2020 are awarded to Adam G. Riess for his contribution to the discovery of dark energy, interpretation as a cosmological constant and for his continuous results on the Hubble constant. https://chalonge-devega.fr/Programme2020.html Awarded Chalonge - de Vega School Medals: 1991: Subramanyan Chandrasekhar, Nobel prize of physics. 1992: Bruno Pontecorvo. 2006: George Smoot, Nobel prize of physics. 2007: C.Frenk 2008: Anthony Lasenby. 2008: Bernard Sadoulet, Fellow of the USA Acad. of Arts & Scs 2009: Peter Biermann. 2011: John Mather, Nobel prize of physics. 2012: Brian Schmidt, Nobel prize of physics. 2013: Gerard Gilmore: Fellow of the UK Royal Society. 2015: Hector J. de Vega. 2018: Nicholas Kaiser, Golden medal UK Royal Society. 2020: Adam G. Riess, Nobel prize of physics. More information on the Chalonge and de Vega Medals: https://chalonge-devega.fr/Archives_Daniel_Chalonge.html https://chalonge-devega.fr/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Postdoc positions in Strong Gravity/Gravitational Waves/Relativistic Astrophysics, Perimeter Institute, Canada ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/10/03/postdoc-positions-in-strong-… Deadline: 2020-11-09 Location: Waterloo, Canada Additional Information: https://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/about/careers/positions/perimeter-postdoc… Contact: dsiegel[AT]perimeterinstitute.ca The Strong Gravity Group at Perimeter Institute is inviting applications for Postdoctoral Research positions. Successful candidates will be part of the newly established Gravitational Waves Initiative (https://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/research/research-initiatives/gravitation…) that brings together expertise in analytical and numerical approaches to studying the nonlinear regime of gravity, data analysis for gravitational wave observations, relativistic astrophysics, and connections to particle physics and cosmology. Perimeter Institute offers a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment with maximum research freedom and opportunity to collaborate. We welcome all candidates to apply by November 9, 2020 but applications will be considered until all positions are filled. For more information and to apply, please visit the Perimeter Postdoctoral Program 2021 website (https://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/about/careers/positions/perimeter-postdoc…) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. PhD position in gravitational-wave probes of cosmology and particle physics, Utrecht, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17581 Deadline: 2020-11-01 Location: Utrecht, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university/jobs/phd-po… Contact: t.p.hinderer[AT]uu.nl The Institute for Theoretical Physics (ITP) at Utrecht University has an opening for a PhD position at the interface of gravitational waves, particle physics, and cosmology. As the successful candidate you will work with Dr Elisa Chisari, Dr Tanja Hinderer, and Dr Tomislav Prokopec on observational manifestations of physics beyond the standard model of particle physics and General Relativity, and the early universe, with gravitational waves. The topics will encompass phase transitions in the early universe, gravitational-wave transients, and gravitational-wave imprints on the large-scale structure, with emphasis on connections and joint interpretations for fundamental physics. The group is active in diverse sub-fields including theory, modeling, and data analysis, and is involved in the Virgo collaboration, the LISA consortium, the 3G science case, and large-scale structure surveys (the Kilo-Degree Survey, LSST, Euclid). You will also have the opportunity to closely interact with other members of the String Theory, Cosmology and Elementary Particles group at the ITP (Dr Grimm, Dr Gursoy, Dr Plauschinn and Prof Vandoren), and with the data analysis groups at the Gravitational Waves and Subatomic Physics Institute (Dr Caudill, Prof Van den Broeck). The preferred starting date is January 2021. The appointment should lead to a dissertation (PhD thesis). You will be asked to spend 10% of your time on assisting in university teaching as a teaching assistant. Qualifications: We are looking for a candidate who is enthusiastic and dedicated, and who: - holds a MSc degree (or equivalent) in physics or a related field by the starting date of the employment; - has strong written and oral communication skills in English; - has a strong motivation for multidisciplinary research. Offer: - a full-time position for 4 years; - a full-time gross salary that starts at EUR 2,395 and increases to EUR 3,061 per month (scale P of the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities (cao)); - the position comes with a separate research budget of EUR 5,000 per year; - benefits including 8% holiday bonus and 8.3% end-of-year bonus; - a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave, and flexible employment conditions based on the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities. Apply: Utrecht University is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and from underrepresented groups in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The official deadline for applications is Nov. 1, 2020, but applications will be considered until the position is filled. If you have the expertise and the experience to excel in this role, then simply respond via the "Apply now" button on the application website. Please enclose: - your curriculum vitae; - a personal statement in which your background, research experience and interests are described; - transcripts of all university courses taken and grades obtained are optional; - contact details of at least two referees. They will be contacted separately. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Joint PhD Position in Neutron Star/Gravitational Wave Physics, Coimbra (Portugal) and Potsdam (Germany) ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17585 Deadline: 2020-11-30 Location: Coimbra (Portugal)/Potsdam (Germany) Additional Information: https://idpasc.lip.pt/pt_cern_grants/phd_programme/call/14 Contact: violetta.sagun[AT]uc.pt We are seeking for outstanding, highly motivated candidate for the PhD position in neutron star physics and neutron star merger simulations. The focus of the PhD project is the study of the impact of dark matter on properties of neutron stars, and their merger dynamics in binary system. The main emphasis will be given to numerical-relativity simulations of the coalescence of binary systems consisting of dark matter admixed neutron stars and on searches for the signatures of dark matter in the interior of compact stars. Its a joint scholarship between the University of Coimbra (Portugal) and the University of Potsdam (Germany) supervised by Prof. Constanca Providencia, Dr. Violetta Sagun (Coimbra) and Prof. Tim Dietrich (Potsdam). An application should include a curriculum vitae, a motivation letter, certificates of all the obtained academic degrees, other documents that the candidate may consider relevant (diplomas, certificates etc..) and up to three contacts for reference letters. Candidates should hold either a pre-Bologna degree, or a pre-/post-Bologna Master's degree at the time of application. Foreign degrees/diplomas are required to be recognized by the General Directorate of Higher Education or by a Portuguese higher education institution: https://www.dges.gov.pt/en/pagina/degree-and-diploma-recognition?plid=1536 Deadline for the application: 30th of November 2020, 17:00 (Lisbon time). Applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Violetta Sagun (violetta.sagun[AT]uc.pt) well in advance, to discuss the project and application procedure. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Postdoc positions in Gravitational-Wave Physics and Astrophysics, AEI, Potsdam, German ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17587 Deadline: 2020-11-27 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://www.aei.mpg.de/559741/postdoctoral-positions-in-gravitational-wave-… Contact: jan.steinhoff[AT]aei.mpg.de The "Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity" (ACR) department at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute, AEI) in Potsdam announces the opening of several postdoc appointments. The postdoctoral positions will be available at different levels, depending on experience and seniority, and can last from 2 to 5 years. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline for full consideration is November 27, 2020. The positions are available as early as Summer 2021 or Fall 2021. Please follow the external link for the complete announcement and instructions how to apply: https://www.aei.mpg.de/559741/postdoctoral-positions-in-gravitational-wave-… +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Postdoc position in gravity, gravitational waves and cosmology at USTC, Hefei, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17594 Deadline: 2021-01-20 Location: Hefei, China Additional Information: http://staff.ustc.edu.cn/~zhoushy/index.html Contact: zhoushy[AT]ustc.edu.cn Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position at University of Science and Technology of China, expected to start in the autumn of 2021. The position is for gravity and cosmology, broadly defined, and candidates working gravitational waves are especially encouraged to apply. The University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) is a top university in China (eg, https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/university-s…) which hosts about 7 faculty members working on gravity and cosmology, and many others working on formal theory, particle phenomenology and astrophysics, in either the Modern Physics Department or the Astronomy Department. The postdoctoral position is for 2 years and renewable for a 3rd year, contingent on funding and the postdoc's research performance. The annual salary of the position is from 170,000 to 250,000 CNY, depending on qualifications. Generous international travel funding will be provided, and the postdoc is also entitled to various university benefits, including social and health insurances, housing subsidies, etc. Exceptional candidates will be also considered for the Distinguished University Fellowship, which carries a salary top-up of 50,000 to 150,000 CNY per year. Candidates are invited to send their CV, publication list, a short statement of research interests and to arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to Prof Shuang-Yong Zhou (zhoushy[AT]ustc.edu.cn). For enquiries, also contact (zhoushy[AT]ustc.edu.cn). The position is open until filled, but full considerations will be given to applications submitted before January 20, 2020. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. PhD project on the equation of state for compact objects, Coimbra, Portugal ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17596 Deadline: 2020-11-30 Location: Coimbra, Portugal Additional Information: https://idpasc.lip.pt/pt_cern_grants/phd_programme/call/14 Contact: hpais[AT]uc.pt We have one PhD project at CFisUC (Univ Coimbra, Portugal), submitted within IDPASC, an International Doctorate Network in Particle Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology, on the effect of strong magnetic fields in the inner crust of neutron stars. Well-motivated candidates interested in neutron star physics with emphasis on the nuclear and stellar matter equation of state should contact Dr. Helena Pais (hpais[AT]uc.pt) as soon as possible for more details. Candidates should prepare a CV, a motivation letter, and a document with all the academic certificates, all in pdf format. Three contacts for reference letters should also be mentioned. This project is in collaboration with LPC-Caen (Normandie Univ, France). The deadline for the candidates' application is November 30 2020. Candidates should hold a master degree by the time of application. Note that candidates with degrees obtained in an institution outside Portugal should request its registration, or official request of registration, when applicable, in order to comply with Portuguese legislation. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. Postdoc job openings at Center of Astronomy and Gravitation, Taipei, Taiwan ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17598 Deadline: 2020-11-15 Location: Taipei, Taiwan Additional Information: http://iweb.ntnu.edu.tw/cag/ Contact: linfl[AT]ntnu.edu.tw The Center of Astronomy and Gravitation (CAG, http://iweb.ntnu.edu.tw/cag/) a new platform to promote astrophysical research in the National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU), invites applications for several postdoctoral positions. A qualified applicant should hold a PhD in physics, astronomy, mathematics, or any other relevant fields, and should have expertise in one of the areas: (1) Gravitational wave (2) Black hole physics (jet, accretion disk) (3) Star formation (4) Solar system (5) Exoplanet (6) Machine learning All postdoctoral appointments will initially be for two years, with possible extension based on the performance. Annual salary is approximately NTD 800,000 (~USD 27,000). The applicant should prepare for the following materials: (1) curriculum vitae (2) publication list (3) summary of past and current research (limited to 1 page of text) (4) future research plans in NTNU (2 pages of text plus 1 page of figures and tables) (5) at least three recommendation letters Please e-mail the application documents and the reference letters to Prof. Feng-Li Lin (linfl[AT]ntnu.edu.tw), with the title 'CAG postdoc application: YOUR NAME'. The application deadline is November 15th, 2020. Early decision may be made before the deadline for highly qualified applicants. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Junior Researcher position on the neutron star equation state, Coimbra, Portugal ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17599 Deadline: 2020-10-27 Location: Coimbra, Portugal Additional Information: http://www.eracareers.pt/opportunities/index.aspx?task=showAnuncioOportunit… Contact: hpais[AT]uc.pt We have a junior researcher position at CFisUC, Univ Coimbra, Portugal, for 3 years (eventually renewable up to a maximum of 6 years). The position is on the neutron star equation of state, including non-homogeneous phases, magnetized matter, and non-nucleonic degrees of freedom, construction of unified and calibrated equations of state imposing observational (astrophysical and gravitational), theoretical and experimental constraints, application of statistical methods such as Bayesian inference and machine learning methods. The candidates should apply online at apply.uc.pt, and submit all mandatory documentation in pdf format, namely CV referring to the last 5 years, copy of all degree certificates (note that candidates with degrees obtained in an institution outside Portugal should request its registration, or official request of registration, when applicable, in order to comply with Portuguese legislation), copy of the 3 to 6 most relevant papers. Detailed info on the website below. Deadline for application: 27 October 2020. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Two PhD studentships in gravitational wave data analysis and phenomenology, Utrecht, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17600 Deadline: 2020-12-15 Location: Utrecht, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university/jobs/two-ph… Contact: c.f.f.vandenbroeck[AT]uu.nl The Institute for Subatomic Physics at Utrecht University, the Netherlands, invites applications for two PhD studentships in gravitational wave data analysis and phenomenology. The successful candidates will work in the group of Prof. Chris Van Den Broeck and Dr. Sarah Caudill, on gravitational wave observations of coalescing binary neutron stars and black holes, with a view on probing the nature of compact objects and determining the structure of neutron stars. The gravitational waves group currently consists of about 20 researchers (senior scientists, postdocs, and PhD students), and is expected to expand further in the near future. The group will soon be embedded in a new institute called GRASP (for Gravitational and Subatomic Physics), which will bring together gravitational wave and particle physicists in an effort to study the strong nuclear force using a variety of observational and experimental channels, including gravitational wave measurements with the Virgo and LIGO detectors, multi-messenger astronomy, and heavy ion collisions in the Large Hadron Collider. We also have strong ties with Utrecht University's Institute for Theoretical Physics (e.g. through Dr. Tanja Hinderer, Dr. Elisa Chisari, and Dr. Umut Gursoy), as well as with Nikhef, the National Institute for Subatomic Physics in Amsterdam, and there is vibrant collaboration with researchers in the Netherlands and around the world. Informal inquiries can be made with Prof. Van Den Broeck (c.f.f.vandenbroeck[AT]uu.nl). The deadline for full consideration is 15 December 2020, but applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. PhD studentship in gravitational waves and cosmology, Amsterdam, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17602 Deadline: 2020-12-01 Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.nikhef.nl/jobs/vacatures/ Contact: vdbroeck[AT]nikhef.nl The gravitational physics division at Nikhef, the National Institute for Subatomic Physics in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, invites applications for a PhD studentship at the University of Amsterdam in gravitational waves, with an emphasis on using signals from coalescing binary objects (neutron stars and/or black holes) as "standard sirens" for cosmological measurements. The successful candidate will work with the groups of Prof. Chris Van Den Broeck (Nikhef and Utrecht University), and of Dr. Samaya Nissanke (Nikhef and University of Amsterdam). The gravitational physics division at Nikhef (led by Prof. F. Linde) has close ties with gravitational wave researchers at universities and institutes across the Netherlands, which apart from instrumentalists includes astronomers, astrophysicists, and theorists, such as Baumann, Bertone, Caudill, Groot, Hinderer, Jonker, Levan, Moesta, and Nelemans. There is also vibrant collaboration with individuals and groups around the world. For more information and an application form, see https://www.nikhef.nl/jobs/vacatures/. Please be prepared to upload a cover letter, publication list, and curriculum vitae including a brief description of your research interest. Also, please separately arrange for least two references who are willing to send a letter of recommendation on your behalf. The deadline for full consideration is 1 December 2020, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For informal inquires please contact Prof. Chris Van Den Broeck (c.f.f.vandenbroeck[AT]uu.nl) or Dr. Samaya Nissanke (samaya.nissanke[AT]uva.nl). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. Postdoc position in theoretical Multi-Messenger Astrophysics, Stockholm, Sweden ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17609 Deadline: 2021-01-15 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Additional Information: https://www.su.se/english/about-the-university/work-at-su/available-jobs?rm… Contact: Stephan.Rosswog[AT]astro.su.se Within the Oskar Klein Centre for Cosmoparticle Physics a strong research environment has been established that focuses on the theoretical and observational study of multi-messenger signals from major gravitational wave sources. This research environment benefits from very close connections between Physics and Astronomy, between scientist working on theoretical, computational and observational aspects and from access to observational data (e.g. ZTF, ENGRAVE). Within the new project "Gravity meets Light", funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, we are searching for a highly qualified postdoctoral researcher to work on theoretical/computational Multi-Messenger Astrophysics. A postdoctoral opening will be available for an outstanding individual to work on the multi-messenger aspects of sources that produce both gravitational and electromagnetic waves. Expertise in any relevant multi-messenger aspect are of interest, expertise in relativistic (magneto-)hydrodynamics, nucleosynthesis and/or radiative transfer is particularly welcome. Postdoctoral associates are welcome to participate in Scientific Programs at Nordita, the Nordic Institute for Theoretical Physics, which bring together groups of leading experts to work on specific topics for extended periods. The postdoctoral associate will also have access to research and travel funds, excellent benefits as well as computing facilities. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12. Postdoctoral Research Associate in Theoretical Astrophysics, Urbana-Champaign, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17617 Deadline: 2020-12-01 Location: Urbana-Champaign, USA Additional Information: https://jobregister.aas.org/ad/e3f032d9 Contact: gammie[AT]illinois.edu Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research associate position in Prof. Charles F. Gammie's group at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. We welcome candidates with broad interests in theoretical and computational astrophysics. Current research in the group includes development of computational techniques, modeling of Event Horizon Telescope sources, topics in plasma astrophysics, statistical models of accretion flows, and the origin of the Earth's Moon. The successful candidate will become part of a vibrant research community in the Illinois Center for Advanced Study of the University (ICASU; https://icasu.illinois.edu/) that bridges the Department of Physics, the Department of Astronomy, the School of Information Sciences, and the National Center for Supercomputer Applications (NCSA). ICASU faculty working in closely related areas include Profs. Stu Shapiro, Helvi Witek, Nico Yunes, Gil Holder, Brian Fields, Paul Ricker, and Matt Turk. Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. in astronomy or physics before the start date, which should be no earlier than March 2021 and no later than Oct. 2021. Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, a summary of previous and current research (limited to 2 pages), and a research proposal (limited to 1 page) to gammie[AT]illinois.edu with the subject line "Candidate name - Postdoc Candidate", and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to the same email address. A complete application and all letters of recommendation must be received by December 1, 2020 for full consideration. Any offer for this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check process in accordance with the University of Illinois Background Check Policy. The University of Illinois is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity age, status as a protected veteran, or 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) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.13. Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Physics, Kyoto, Japan ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17631 Deadline: 2021-01-10 Location: Kyoto, Japan Additional Information: https://www.yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/news/n334?lang=en-GB Contact: shinji.mukohyama[AT]yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp A post-doctoral position starting April 2021 is available for a suitably qualified individual to work in the Astrophysics and Cosmology Group at Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics, Kyoto University. The position is funded by MEXT KAKENHI Grant Number 17H02890 "Gravity and cosmology beyond general relativity" (PI: Shinji Mukohyama). The monthly salary will be approximately 300,000 yen. Eligible for health insurance, employee's pension insurance, employment insurance, workmen's accident compensation insurance. A small amount of research grant will be provided. Depending on research experience, the title of research assistant professor may be granted. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent by the time of the appointment. The appointment will begin on April 1, 2021 and end on March 31, 2022. The applicant should submit the following documents in PDF format by email to Shinji Mukohyama with the subject line "Postdoc application", by January 10, 2021: (1) CV (2) publication list (3) research statement (4) contact details of two references +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.14. Several PhD positions in Gravitational-Wave Astronomy at the Max-Planck Insitute for Gravitational Physics, Potsdam, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17633 Deadline: 2021-01-08 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://www.aei.mpg.de/562361/phd-positions-in-gravity-matter-at-the-extrem… Contact: gwjobs[AT]aei.mpg.de The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute, AEI) in Potsdam, Germany, announces the opening of several PhD positions in "Gravity and Matter at the Extreme". Successful candidates will join the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Gravitational-Wave Astronomy at the AEI, comprised at the AEI Potsdam of the "Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity" (ACR) and "Computational Relativistic Astrophysics" (CRA) divisions, the University of Potsdam, the Humboldt University of Berlin, and the Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics. Our graduate students are exposed to a variety of research topics and have access to a world-wide research network, including international partner universities (University of Maryland and the Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics at Kyoto University), the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, and the LISA consortium. Students may also participate in building the science case for third generation ground-based detectors, such as the Einstein Telescope and Cosmic Explorer. For a detailed overview of the IMPRS, its research groups, and the application procedure, please visit the IMPRS website. The two research divisions (ACR and CRA) at the AEI Potsdam belonging to the IMPRS operate three high-performance compute clusters to model gravitational-wave sources (binary black holes, neutron star binaries, and stellar collapse of massive stars), electromagnetic counterparts of gravitational waves, high-energy astrophysical phenomena, and to carry out data-analysis of gravitational waves. PhD theses will cover a variety of topics in gravitational-wave astronomy, high-energy astrophysics and fundamental physics, such as: - theoretical gravitational dynamics and radiation (within post-Newtonian theory, post-Minkowskian theory, gravitational self-force, black-hole perturbation theory, and effective-one-body theory), - numerical relativity simulations of binary systems composed of black holes and neutron stars, - waveform modelling at the interface between analytical and numerical relativity, - interpretation and analysis of data from gravitational-wave detectors on the ground (LIGO and Virgo) and in space (LISA), - cosmography with gravitational waves from binary systems, - cosmology beyond the standard paradigm (dark energy, dark matter, gravitational lensing), - tests of strong gravity within General Relativity and alternative gravity theories, - neutron star mergers and high-energy astrophysics, - neutron-star equation of state, - stellar collapse to a black hole and a neutron star, and - multi-messenger astronomy. PhD students will have the opportunity to join the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and the LISA Consortium through the ACR-division's membership, and also participate to building the science case for third generation (3G) ground-based detectors (Einstein Telescope and Cosmic Explorer). Successful applicants will conduct their research projects at the AEI in Potsdam, and they will have to enroll and receive their PhD degree from either the University of Potsdam or the Humboldt University in Berlin. The expected duration of the PhD program is three years, and it can be extended to four years in cases of exception. Applicants are required to have a Master degree by the start of the PhD program. The science campus in Potsdam offers a stimulating research environment with three Max-Planck Institutes and two Fraunhofer Institutes. The city of Potsdam is home to over 40 research institutes, and is located just 30 minutes from the city center of Berlin. You will be asked to upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications and statement of research interests. Applicants also need to indicate the names of three referees for recommendation letters. Referees will be notified by email on how to upload the letters. More information on the preparation of the documents can be found on the IMPRS website and the FAQ. Generally, applicants should have progressed far enough in their Master's research (or equivalent) to be able to give a brief presentation at the time of the interview in early February. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline for full consideration is January 8th, 2021. The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.15. Postdoctoral position in Gravity, Quantum Geometry and Field Theory, Okinawa, Japan ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/10/27/postdoctoral-position-in-gra… Deadline: 2020-12-31 Location: Okinawa, Japan Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/17344 Contact: qgqft.oist[AT]gmail.com Applications are invited for a 2-year postdoc position in the Gravity, Quantum Geometry and Field Theory group (Principal Investigator: Reiko Toriumi) at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University, Japan, starting in the Fall of 2021 or earlier. The successful applicant will work in the group lead by Prof. Reiko Toriumi. Responsibilities 1. The candidate is expected to actively contribute to the research program of Gravity, Quantum Geometry and Field Theory group including meetings and seminars, and to mentor student research. 2. The candidate must have a clear research plan, and be able to achieve research objectives. 3. The candidate is expected to be in residence for the time of appointment. Support for conference and collaboration travel/host is provided. Qualifications 1. Applicants are required to have completed Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics and/or Mathematics by the time of appointment and have a background in quantum gravity, quantum field theory, random geometry or related areas. 2. We are looking for a self-motivated, responsible, and respectful researcher. 3. Demonstrates excellent oral and written English. Term Full-time, fixed term appointment for 2 years, starting Fall 2021 or earlier. There may be an opportunity to renew it. Compensation The salary is internationally competitive and complemented by allowances as below. Benefits 1. Relocation, housing and commuting allowances in addition to the salary. 2. Annual paid leave (10 days for the first year and 20 days for the second year) and summer holidays (7 days) 3. Health insurance, welfare pension insurance, and worker's accident compensation insurance. Application documents in pdf (in English) 1. Cover letter 2. Research statement (includes future research plan) 3. CV including publication list 4. Three reference letters to be submitted through Academic Jobs Online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/17344 The application materials 1, 2, and 3 should be compiled in one single pdf file and should be sent to qgqft.oist[AT]gmail.com. Please submit only the reference letters through Academic Jobs Online. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Reiko Toriumi at qgqft.oist[AT]gmail.com. Application deadline The review of the applications will start on December 31st 2020, and will continue until the positions are filled. The applications received by December 31st 2020 are guaranteed full consideration. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.16. Postdoc position in Quantum Gravity, Odense, Denmark ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17646 Deadline: 2020-12-01 Location: Odense, Denmark Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/17348 Contact: eichhorn[AT]cp3.sdu.dk We expect an opening according to funding availability in quantum gravity at the Centre for Cosmology and Particle Physics Phenomenology (CP3-Origins) at the University of Southern Denmark in Odense. The prospective candidate will work in the research team of Astrid Eichhorn, which focuses on aspects of quantum gravity, including asymptotically safe gravity, causal sets, matrix and tensor models, the interplay of quantum gravity with matter and black-hole spacetimes. The candidate must have completed a PhD in physics by the time of appointment and have worked on quantum gravity. Expertise on discrete quantum-gravity models, in particular causal sets, as well as coarse-graining techniques for discrete models is desirable, although not necessary. The vibrant international research environment at CP3-Origins includes researchers focusing on quantum and classical aspects of gravity, the formal development of fundamental quantum theories of nature and their phenomenology, key questions of cosmology such as the nature of dark matter and dark energy and lattice gauge theories. There is an active international visitor program, together with international workshops, conferences and schools. This year, the quantum-gravity research team has also organized a series of online workshops on quantum gravity that contributed to a stimulating research environment. The appointment will be for a term of two years or longer, depending on the candidate's background, at a very competitive salary and is expected to start in the fall of 2021. We are happy to receive your expressions of interest all year long. However, full consideration will be given to enquiries received before the 1st of December 2020. To submit your expression of interest, please submit a CV, list of publication, research statement (including a brief overview of research to date and a proposal for future research) and at least three letters of recommendation. Applications should be submitted on academicjobsonline at the link provided below and should not be sent by email. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.17. PhD positions in MMA at DESY and WIS, Germany or Israel ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17648 Deadline: 2020-11-08 Location: DESY and WIS, Germany or Israel Additional Information: https://apply.multimessenger-school.de/site/index.php Contact: multimessenger-school[AT]desy.de PhD programme in Multimessenger Astronomy at DESY (Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron) and the Weizmann Institute of Science Offering a world-class international training environment, the programme engages highly qualified and motivated graduate students at the forefront of research in multimessenger astronomy. PhD students will work with world-leading scientists and benefit from their complementary expertise in theory and experiments involving the various messengers. Collaboration between students and researchers at the partner institutions is facilitated through a lively exchange program including long-term exchange visits. The professional training of students includes data science as a supporting component of the school. Annual meetings of students and PIs are foreseen. Furthermore, the school offers a number of individual measures to promote career development. Depending on the primary location (Germany or Israel), the PhD will be earned either at Humboldt-University Berlin, at the University of Potsdam, the University of Hamburg, or at the Weizmann Institute of Science. To apply follow the link in the post. Deadline Nov. 8th. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.18. Postdoctoral and tenure track positions in gravitational wave physics at UIB, Spain ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/10/28/postdoctoral-and-tenure-trac… Deadline: 2020-12-01 Location: Palma, Spain Additional Information: http://grg.uib.es Contact: sascha.husa[AT]uib.es Research in the LIGO/LISA group (http://grg.uib.es) at the Balearic Islands University (UIB) spans a wide range of topics centered on gravitational wave data analysis, source modelling and numerical relativity. The group consists of PIs Alicia Sintes and Sascha Husa, new faculty member David Keitel, Jaume Carot and also includes postdoctoral researchers Marta Colleoni and Cecilio Garcia Quiros, 4 PhD students, as well as several master and undergraduate students. Further faculty members in gravitational physics include Carlos Palenzuela and Carles Bona. Postdoctoral position: ================ For this call we are seeking applications for a postdoctoral position 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 candidate will be expected to strengthen our involvement in the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and the LISA Consortium. A starting date of the position can be negotiated, and is possible as early as spring 2021. 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 will begin on December 1, and applications will be considered until the position is filled. Tenure track position: ================ We are also looking for candidates interested in applying for the annual national Spanish call for Ramon y Cajal tenure track positions, which is expected for December. Candidates need to have obtained their PhD in the last 10 years (extra time for child care can be accounted for). For this call we expect an increase of funding of 30% compared with previous calls. While for these positions we do not have an influence on the decision, we can advise candidates who are interested in joining the group on preparing their applications and help to assess chances of success. Furthermore, candidates who obtain a Ramon y Cajal grant may not be able to join UIB unless we have been contacted before applying (to guarantee a commitment from our University). Please address enquiries to Alicia Sintes and Sascha Husa at gravity.uib.contact[AT]gmail.com or directly to alicia.sintes[AT]uib.es and sascha.husa[AT]uib.es. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.19. PhD positions: theory and observations, Prague, Czech Republic ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17653 Deadline: 2021-01-15 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Additional Information: http://physicsphd.cz/f1 Contact: phd-f1[AT]mff.cuni.cz We are offering multiple 4-year PhD positions in Prague, Czech Republic, in the fields of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Astroparticle Physics, Cosmology, Gravity, Mathematical Physics, String Theory, and Atomic and Molecular Physics. The areas of research include theory and observations. This list of projects will be finalized by December 5 2020 when we will also open the Application form for submissions. The application deadline is January 15 2021 for positions beginning in the Fall semester of 2021. PhD thesis research will be conducted at one of the participating institutions in Prague: Charles University (Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astronomical Institute) and Czech Academy of Sciences (Institute of Physics, Astronomical Institute, Institute of Mathematics, and Nuclear Physics Institute). The PhD degrees are awarded by Charles University. The positions are funded by a combination of government stipend, individual grants (both national and EU, including ERC grants or equivalents), and institutional fellowships. The positions are open to candidates of any nationality. Benefits depend on the type of the working contract, but all PhD students receive subsidized meals, possibility of staying in student dormitories, and free "Czech as foreign language" classes. There are no fees or tuition for PhD students. Prague remains cheaper than other comparable European cities while offering similar level of comforts and entertainments. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Special Issue Women Physicists in Astrophysics and Cosmology ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/10/10/special-issue-women-physicis… Additional Information: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/universe/special_issues/WomenAstroCosmo Dear Colleagues, The physical approach to astrophysics and cosmology, both in theory and observations, and, in fine, to the understanding of the physics of the Universe allows going deeper into the identification, choice, and formulation of the problems to be solved and into the research programs to be performed, in going to essential and universal or key features, in finding solutions and/or performing innovative discoveries, in understanding and unifying them, finding the cross-correlations when possible, in introducing new knowledge and progresses in the field beyond current comprehension, and in opening new avenues of knowledge in the physics of the Universe. The aim of this Special Issue is to highlight excellent contributions of women physicists in modern astrophysics and cosmology and in the fruitful interplay between these domains. The objective and expected output of this Special Issue is thus double-valued or twofold at least. All fields in modern astrophysics and cosmology and their fruitful interplay are included: theory, observations, different methods, models, analytic studies, numerical simulations, as well as high energy astrophysics and black holes in all its mass ranges. This Special Issue welcomes research papers of high current and fundamental interest as well as mini review articles in this active field. Contributions to the field from research groups led by women or in which women are the corresponding authors of the manuscripts are strongly encouraged. Manuscripts highlighting the role of leading senior women physicists in this field, their research contributions, leadership, and mentoring are also welcome. This unique collection will offer, in this way, an exceptional opportunity to unify and bring together new research in this fascinating discipline performed by women physicists over the world, to promote their research, and provide high visibility to them. We expect that this collection will also allow the apprehension of common universal features or properties within, at the same time, a wide range of diversity. It is a great pleasure for me to welcome manuscripts to this Special Issue, and I look forward to receiving your manuscripts in this fascinating field. Prof. Dr. Norma G. Sanchez Guest Editor https://chalonge-devega.fr/sanchez/ https://chalonge-devega.fr/ Manuscript Submission Information https://www.mdpi.com/journal/universe/special_issues/WomenAstroCosmo ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Nominations for the 2021 IUPAP General Relativity and Gravitation Young Scientist Prize are now open ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/10/30/nominations-for-the-2021-iup… Additional Information: http://www.isgrg.org/IUPAPprize.php 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 Prize can be for work in any area of relativity and gravitation, theoretical or experimental. On 1 February 2021, 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. Writers of support letters and candidates need not be members. The nomination deadline is 1 Feb 2021. Additional details may be found at http://www.isgrg.org/IUPAPprize.php. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. News from the Chalonge - de Vega School ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/11/01/news-from-the-chalonge-de-ve… Additional Information: https://chalonge-devega.fr/Archives_Daniel_Chalonge.html International School of Astrophysics Daniel Chalonge - Hector de Vega. - Open Science and Free Access - Scientific Research - Training - Scientific Culture Pioneering Science with Great Intellectual Endeavour and a Human Face New Deconfined Archives Chalonge de Vega Sanchez (numerisation by Francois Sevre, CNRS IAP Sorbonne Universite') ...the students become Lecturers, the Lecturers become Nobel prizes... the impossible yesterday become the standard today... - Film of the 1991 Chalonge School: First Course on Astrofundamental Physics inaugurated by Nobel prize of Physics S. Chandrasekhar (CNRS Images Medias-Dir. Jean Michel Arnold, 3h05m34s Jean Mouette). Content (by sequence in the film): Sanchez, Chandrasekhar, Audouze, Cayrel, Grischuk, Fang Lizhi, Laberrigue, Pontecorvo, Turok, de Vega, Turner, Carr, Sadoulet, Silk, Smoot, Turner, Richards, Kibble, Turok, Khalatnikov, Schatzman, Bergmann, Zichichi. - Film on the 1996 Chalonge School Course on Astrofundamental Physics, (ARTE Television, Online productions 1997, Francoise Wolff, Tristan Bourlard, 50m). - Film of the 2006 Chalonge School Paris Nobel Conference: The Discovery of the Anisotropy of the CMB radiation (2h31m, Jean Mouette). George F. Smoot, Nobel prize of physics 2006. Including pionnering discussion on inflation and gravity waves. And the Chalonge Medal and its history. More on the School Archives, Chalonge and Dirac museum, documents, pictures, exhibitions in https://chalonge-devega.fr/Archives_Daniel_Chalonge.html https://chalonge-devega.fr/ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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[Hyperspace-list] Hyperspace Bulletin for October 2020
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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Virtual Conference of the Polish Society on Relativity 2020 1.2. The 1st Electronic Conference on Universe 1.3. First Cosmic Explorer Conference, online 1.4. Mathematical and Computational Approaches for Solving the Source-Free Einstein Field Equations 2. Jobs 2.1. Prize Postdoctoral Fellowships in Astrophysics at the T. D. Lee Institute, Shanghai, China 2.2. Faculty Position in Astrophysics at the T. D. Lee Institute, Shanghai, China 2.3. Postdoctoral position(s) in Numerical Relativity and Gravitational Wave Physics/Data Analysis, Trieste, Italy 2.4. Postdoctoral Researcher or Research Associate in High Energy Physics, Lawrence, Kansas, USA 2.5. N3AS-PFC Postdoctoral Positions, various sites, USA 2.6. PhD-Position in computational astrophysics, Valencia, Spain 2.7. Postdoctoral Research Position in Numerical Relativity, Urbana, USA 2.8. Call of interest for an ERC-funded postdoc position, Rome, Italy 2.9. Postdoc position in multimessenger theoretical astrophysics, Jena, Germany 2.10. PhD position in Numerical Relativity and Cosmology, Hannover, Germany 2.11. Postdoctoral positions in Computational Relativistic Astrophysics, Potsdam, Germany 2.12. Master/PhD positions in astrophysics at Fudan University, Shanghai, China 2.13. Postdoctoral position(s) in gravity at the University of New Brunswick, Canada 2.14. Postdoctoral Position in Astrophysics and Gravitational Physics, Baltimore, USA 2.15. Postdoctoral postions on general relativistic magneto-hydrodynamics simulations, Rochester, NY, USA 2.16. Faculty positions in high energy astrophysics at Fudan University, Shanghai, China 2.17. Postdoctoral Scholar Positions in Computational Relativistic Astrophysics, State College, PA, USA 2.18. Postdoc in theoretical gravity at Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic 2.19. Postdoctoral position with focus on numerical relativity and strong-field tests of gravity, Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA 2.20. Research Fellowships in Space Sciences and Exploration, Noordwijk, The Netherlands 3. News 3.1. Deaths of Fred Cornish and Paddy Dolan 3.2. Special Issue "Universe: 5th Anniversary" 3.3. Special Issue "New Frontiers in Astroparticle Physics: From Nuclear Reactions to Multimessenger Astronomy" 3.4. Special Issue "Cosmoparticle Physics in the Light of Andrei D. Sakharov's Legacy" 3.5. Joint Online Mathematical Relativity Colloquium (JoMaReC) to start on October 1st, 2020 3.6. 2020 Giulio Rampa Thesis Prize for Outstanding Research in General Relativity 3.7. COST GWverse: Exchange of researchers working on gravitational-wave and black hole physics 3.8. Special Issue "keV Warm Dark Matter (LambdaWDM) in Agreement with Observations In Tribute to Hector J. De Vega" 3.9. Call for papers for planned book: Hermann Minkowski and the Reality of Spacetime 3.10. Living Reviews in Relativity: "Prospects for observing and localizing GW transients with Advanced LIGO, Advanced Virgo and KAGRA" ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Virtual Conference of the Polish Society on Relativity 2020 --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/09/02/virtual-conference-of-the-po… Starting: 2020-09-24 to 2020-09-26 Location: internet Additional Information: https://indico.cern.ch/event/948828/ Contact: jakub.mielczarek[AT]uj.edu.pl The 8th Conference of the Polish Society on Relativity has been moved from Lodz, Poland to the virtual space of internet due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It aims to bring Polish and foreign relativists together to exchange ideas on a broad range of subjects related to General Relativity. The conference will be divided into six sessions: - Mathematical and Numerical Relativity - Relativistic Astrophysics - Gravitational Waves - Cosmology - Quantum Gravity and Quantum Cosmology - Beyond General Relativity There is no registration fee. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. The 1st Electronic Conference on Universe --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/09/02/the-1st-electronic-conferenc… Starting: 2021-02-22 to 2021-02-28 Location: Online Additional Information: https://ecu2021.sciforum.net/ Contact: ecu2021[AT]mdpi.com Dear Colleagues, As Editor-in-Chief of the journal Universe (ISSN 2218-1997), it is my honor to invite you to join the 1st International Electronic Conference, Universe 2021: 1st Electronic Conference on Gravitation, Cosmology, Field Theory, High Energy Physics, and Astronomy, from 22 to 28 February 2021, which will enable you to share and discuss your most recent findings with the worldwide community of scientists and researchers in these fields. At this point of restricted travel and personal contact, it is a pleasure to still be able to collaborate electronically via this online venue. This internet conference is designed to allow you to present your research to colleagues and to interact as fully as possible with all those involved in it. I also hope you will meet old friends and make new ones here. There will be many fascinating papers to spark everyone's interest. I hope this conference will bring together major contributions at the forefront of research in the fields of gravitation, cosmology, field theory, high energy physics, and astronomy, and I am confident that yours will be among them. Universe 2021 will make your presentation accessible to hundreds of researchers worldwide, with active engagement of the audience in question and answer sessions and discussion groups that will take place online. Submitted abstracts will be reviewed by the conference committee. The authors of accepted contributions will be invited to produce an extended abstract for the conference proceedings along with a slide presentation of their work. Following the conference, outstanding contributions will be invited to be submitted for publication in the main journal. The conference has been divided into seven themes. Please submit your articles as soon as possible, indicating which theme you think best fits your submission. Session 1: General Relativity and Gravitation Session 2: Quantum Field Theories Session 3: Black Holes Session 4: Dark Matter and Dark Energy Session 5: High Energy Physics Session 6: Compact Objects Session 7: Deep-Space Probes Session 8: The Universe of Andrei Sakharov Session 9: Teaching relativity and modern physics in general Thank you for your kind attention. We look forward to welcoming you at this exciting meeting online. Best regards, Prof. Dr. Lorenzo Iorio +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. First Cosmic Explorer Conference, online --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17536 Starting: 2020-10-26 to 2020-10-30 Location: Online Additional Information: https://sites.psu.edu/cosmicexplorermeeting/ Contact: nzu10[AT]psu.edu The inaugural Cosmic Explorer (CE) meeting will be held remotely (over zoom) from October 26 to 30, 2020. The meeting will primarily consist of 90-minute discussion-panels that focus on topics ranging from the present status of the science case to the technical design of Cosmic Explorer, a next-generation ground-based gravitational wave detector that is in its early conceptual design stage. The plan is that each discussion panel will begin with an orientation talk followed by an extended panel discussion. There will be at most two discussion panels per day, one on instrumental science and one on the science goals. If you are interested in attending this meeting please register at: https://sites.psu.edu/cosmicexplorermeeting/ We intend to cover a diverse set of topics, including key science goals and objectives; technical objectives and design choices for CE; computing requirements for CE; and project organization and planning. We are particularly interested in receiving community feedback on the science goals, and the organization of the collaboration. The deadline for registration is October 20, 2020. We will send the connection details to the participants a few days before the meeting. Cosmic Explorer Collaboration 09:00-10:30 am Eastern Time for science goals, 05:00-06:30 pm Eastern Time for instrument science +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. Mathematical and Computational Approaches for Solving the Source-Free Einstein Field Equations --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/09/28/mathematical-and-computation… Starting: 2020-10-05 to 2020-10-09 Location: Online Additional Information: https://icerm.brown.edu/programs/sp-f20/w2/ Contact: sfield[AT]umassd.edu We would like to invite you to the second workshop as part of the semester-long program "Advances in Computational Relativity". This second workshop will focus on theoretical and computational approaches to solving the vacuum Einstein field equations (the master equation of general relativity: a nonlinear, coupled, hyperbolic-elliptic PDE system) without matter field sources. A particular important special case is the simulation of two merging black holes, which will be emphasized throughout the workshop. Gravitational wave solutions will be another important aspect of this workshop, and special attention will be given to modeling techniques for the computation of these waves. Important, recent advances in mathematical aspects of Einstein's theory of general relativity will also be a central topic of the workshop. Due to COVID-19, this workshop will be held online. Please apply using the link "Apply with Cube" at the workshop website if you would like to participate in this workshop. Program Organizing Committee: Stefanos Aretakis, University of Toronto Scott Field, UMass Dartmouth Jan Hesthaven, Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne Jae-Hun Jung, POSTECH Gaurav Khanna, UMass Dartmouth Stephen Lau, University of New Mexico Steven Liebling, Long Island University Deirdre Shoemaker, University of Texas at Austin Jared Speck, Vanderbilt University Helvi Witek, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Prize Postdoctoral Fellowships in Astrophysics at the T. D. Lee Institute, Shanghai, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17442 Deadline: 2020-12-20 Location: Shanghai, China Additional Information: http://tdli.sjtu.edu.cn/EN/ Contact: leeastronomy[AT]sjtu.edu.cn The Tsung-Dao Lee Institute (TDLI) in Shanghai, China (http://tdli.sjtu.edu.cn) invites applications for several T. D. Lee postdoctoral research fellow positions in all areas of astrophysics, from exoplanets, high-energy and gravitational wave astronomy to particle astrophysics and cosmology, and from theoretical and observational astronomy to instrumental/laboratory astrophysics. We welcome highly motivated applicants who have recently obtained a Ph.D. degree or expect one prior to starting the position. The initial appointment is for 2 years with possible renewal up to 1 additional year. We offer a competitive salary (minimum 300,000 RMB per pear) and heavily subsidized housing options through the co-sponsor Shanghai Jiao-Tong University (SJTU). The nominal start date is September 2021, but can be flexible. TDLI, initiated by Prof. Tsung-Dao Lee (Nobel Prize in Physics 1957), is a newly established national research institute and the current director is Prof. Frank Wilczek (Nobel Prize in Physics 2004). TDLI supports research in high energy physics, astrophysics and quantum physics, and aims to become a top-notch physics and astronomy research institute in the world. Shanghai Jiao-Tong University (SJTU) is the contractor and trustee of TDLI and is in charge of the operation of TDLI. TDLI has an internationalised environment with English as its working language. The TDLI astrophysics division works closely with the astronomy department at SJTU (http://astro.sjtu.edu.cn/en/) Current faculty members are active in exoplanets and dynamics, high-energy astrophysics, galactic/extragalactic astronomy and cosmology. TDLI has an active and growing international visiting professors program, and organises many topical workshops and conferences each year to create a scientifically stimulating environment. TDLI expects to expand significantly in astrophysics in the coming years. Applicants should submit their applications at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/16730. They should upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae (including a publication list), a research statement (three-page maximum). Three reference letters should be submitted online at the same website. For other inquires please send an email to leeastronomy[AT]sjtu.edu.cn. For full consideration, all application material should be received before December 20, 2020. The search will remain open until the positions are filled. Included Benefits: The position comprises comprehensive university benefit packages for faculty, including generous housing subsidies, medical insurance and retirement benefits. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Faculty Position in Astrophysics at the T. D. Lee Institute, Shanghai, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17443 Deadline: 2020-11-15 Location: Shanghai, China Additional Information: http://tdli.sjtu.edu.cn/EN/ Contact: leeastronomy[AT]sjtu.edu.cn The Tsung-Dao Lee Institute (TDLI) in Shanghai, China (http://tdli.sjtu.edu.cn) invites applications for several tenure-track ("Fellows") or tenured ("Senior Fellows" and "TDL professors") faculty positions in astrophysics. We are seeking candidates in all areas of astrophysics, from exoplanets, gravitational waves to particle astrophysics and cosmology, and from theoretical and observational astronomy to instrumental/laboratory astrophysics. The Fellows (equivalent to Assistant Professor) and Senior Fellows/Professors (equivalent to Associate or Full Professors) at TDLI are expected to carry out independent forefront research and supervise students (both Ph.D. and undergraduate students). They will have a reduced teaching load compared to typical university faculty. The positions are open to researchers of any nationality, and will provide internationally competitive salary, housing subsidy, and start-up grant. TDLI, initiated by Prof. Tsung-Dao Lee (Nobel Prize in Physics 1957), is a newly established national research institute and the current director is Prof. Frank Wilczek (Nobel Prize in Physics 2004). TDLI supports research in high energy physics, astrophysics and quantum physics, and aims to become a top-notch physics and astronomy research institute in the world. Shanghai Jiao-Tong University (SJTU) is the contractor and trustee of TDLI and is in charge of the operation of TDLI. TDLI has an internationalised environment with English as its working language. TDLI has an active visitor program, and organizes many topical workshops and conferences each year to create a scientifically stimulating environment. Its astronomy division works closely with the astronomy department at SJTU (http://astro.sjtu.edu.cn/en/) which currently has an active extragalactic/cosmology research program and is eager to expand in other areas. The TDLI astronomy division also works with its particle physics division, on particle astrophysics, dark matter search and other frontiers in fundamental physics. Applicants should submit their applications at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/16731. They should upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae (including a publication list), a research and teaching statement (four-page maximum). At least three letters should be submitted online at the same website. For other inquires please send an email to leeastronomy[AT]sjtu.edu.cn. For full consideration, all application material should be received before November 15, 2020. The search will remain open until the positions are filled. Included Benefits: The position comprises comprehensive university benefit packages for faculty, including generous housing subsidies, medical insurance and retirement benefits. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Postdoctoral position(s) in Numerical Relativity and Gravitational Wave Physics/Data Analysis, Trieste, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/09/05/erc-funded-postdoctoral-posi… Deadline: 2020-12-01 Location: Trieste, Italy Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/16819 Contact: barausse[AT]sissa.it ERC-funded postdoctoral position(s) in Numerical Relativity and Gravitational Wave Physics/Data Analysis at SISSA (Trieste, Italy, www.sissa.it) The gravitational-wave physics group at SISSA solicits expressions of interest for one or more postdoctoral positions in numerical relativity and/or in the physics/data analysis of gravitational waves. Candidates should have a PhD in astrophysics, physics or applied mathematics. Candidates with knowledge and experience in numerical relativity will be particularly favored. The successful applicant will be part of an ERC-funded international research group at SISSA (https://grams-815673.wixsite.com/2019) The interests of the group focus on testing extensions of General Relativity with gravitational data, but also include more generally the physics and astrophysics of gravitational wave sources with current and future detectors. The candidate will also be part of the Astroparticle Physics Group at SISSA (https://www.sissa.it/app/people.php) Trieste is a lively city by the Adriatic sea. It has plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, and it characterized by a high concentration of scientific research institutions -- including, besides SISSA: the Institute for Fundamental Physics of the Universe (IFPU, www.ifpu.it/) the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP, http://www.ictp.it/) the National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF; Observatory of Trieste, www.oats.inaf.it/index.php/en/) and the National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN; Trieste Section www.ts.infn.it/en/) Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. The application should include a CV, a publication list, and a research summary and proposal. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of reference. Applications will have to be sent by December 1st, 2020 for full consideration, but the search will remain open till the optimal candidate is found. Applications have to be submitted via https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/16819 The position is initially for two years and can be extended depending on successful performance. Inquiries may be directed to Enrico Barausse barausse[at]sissa.it +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Postdoctoral Researcher or Research Associate in High Energy Physics, Lawrence, Kansas, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17465 Deadline: 2020-10-15 Location: Lawrence, Kansas, USA Additional Information: https://jobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=25752&si… Contact: abean[AT]ku.edu Applications are invited for a Post-doctoral or Research Associate position in experimental high energy physics with the University of Kansas beginning as early as January 18, 2021. Post-doctoral researcher candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in physics by date of appointment and research experience in experimental high energy physics or a related experimental field. Candidates with three or more years of postdoctoral experience may be eligible for initial appointment as research associate. The person would work with the University of Kansas group on physics data analysis and detector operation and development for the CMS experiment. Candidates with relevant interests and experience are sought. The University of Kansas CMS group is pursuing a broad and exciting research program, with elements including detector development and operation in the CMS tracker group. The group's analysis efforts have a particular focus on searches for evidence of new physics beyond the Standard Model. The post-doctoral researcher would be expected to participate in many of these activities, taking a leadership role in advancing the group's research program, interacting with and mentoring students, and engaging in creative and independent thought. The person may be stationed at CERN, in Geneva, Switzerland or at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. For more information and to apply go to https://jobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=25752&am… Initial review of applications will begin October 15, 2020 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants has been identified. Inquiries can be made by email to abean[AT]ku.edu and gwwilson[AT]ku.edu. KU is an EO/AAE. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. N3AS-PFC Postdoctoral Positions, various sites, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17467 Deadline: 2020-11-30 Location: Multiple sites, USA Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/16841 Contact: dur566[AT]psu.edu The newly established National Science Foundation (NSF) Physics Frontiers Center (PFC) - Network for Neutrinos, Nuclear Astrophysics, and Symmetries (N3AS) - intends to make several postdoctoral fellow appointments for positions starting in fall 2021. N3AS is a multi-institutional collaboration linking thirteen institutions: U. California Berkeley, U. California San Diego, U. Kentucky, Los Alamos National Laboratory, U. Minnesota, U. of New Hampshire, North Carolina State U., Northwestern U., Notre Dame U., Ohio U., Pennsylvania State U., U. Washington, and U. Wisconsin. N3AS research focuses on theoretical issues in neutrino and nuclear astrophysics, dense matter, gravitational wave data analysis, modeling neutron stars, neutron star mergers, and supernovae, nucleosynthesis, and dark matter. It provides a unique multi-disciplinary environment for postdoctoral fellows to advance and address fundamental questions in astrophysics, cosmology, nuclear physics, and particle physics. N3AS also has connections to other initiatives in nuclear and particle physics and astrophysics, including topical collaborations and major computation programs funded by the DOE under its SciDAC and the Exascale Challenge initiatives, and partnerships with international astrophysics efforts supported by RIKEN and CNRS. Successful applicants will spend the first two years at one of the thirteen N3AS institutions of their choice. The third-year appointment, contingent on satisfactory progress, will provide N3AS fellows the opportunity to move to another institution within the network. All N3AS appointments are made through UC Berkeley. The three-year appointment has an initial salary of $68K, a generous travel allowance to enable the Fellow to more easily collaborate among the participating institutions, and a modest relocation allowance. More details on N3AS can be found at https://n3as.berkeley.edu Candidates should have a recent Ph.D. (on or after September 2018) in theoretical physics or astrophysics and the ability to work productively within a diverse and collaborative research environment, producing and publishing original research, and defending that research effectively in seminars and scientific meetings. Requested application materials: Please submit a CV, a publication list, a statement of research interest, and three letters of reference. Materials should be submitted online at Academic Jobs Online. The N3AS postdoctoral selection committee includes all N3AS PIs. The review of applications begins in early December. Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications before November 30, 2020, to ensure full consideration. For further inquiries, please contact the chairs of the N3AS Fellows Appointment and Mentoring Committee, Gail McLaughlin (gcmclaugh[AT]ncsu.edu) and Sanjay Reddy (sareddy[AT]uw.edu) or the N3AS PI Wick Haxton (haxton[AT]berkeley.edu) Fellow benefits packages will be continuous over the three-year appointments, provided through UC Berkeley. UC Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. Contacts: Gail McLaughlin (gcmclaugh[AT]ncsu.edu) Sanjay Reddy (sareddy[AT]uw.edu) Wick Haxton (haxton[AT]berkeley.edu) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. PhD-Position in computational astrophysics, Valencia, Spain ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17472 Deadline: 2020-10-01 Location: Valencia, Spain Additional Information: https://www.uv.es/uvweb/astronomy-astrophysics-department/en/department-ast… Contact: michael.gabler[AT]uv.es Applications are invited for one PhD position at the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics (DAA) at the Universidad de Valencia. The position will be funded for three years by the Generalitat Valenciana through the CIDEGENT program to support excellent researchers. The successful applicant will work under the supervision of M. Gabler in the field of core-collapse supernova explosions with a strong focus on numerical simulations. The group at the DAA has a very strong background in the field of computational astrophysics like special and general relativistic astrophysics, magneto-hydrodynamics, and the numerical study of astrophysical plasmas. In the group, the corresponding numerical tools are used to study astrophysical phenomena like (relativistic) jets, compact objects like neutrons stars, magnetars, or black holes, and supernova explosions. The successful candidate will work with a three-dimensional, hydrodynamic code and perform long-time evolution of supernova simulations to bridge the gap between the explosion and the late supernova remnant stage. Applicants with interest in computational astrophysics, 3D data analysis and data visualization are welcome to apply. In particular, we encourage applications of candidates with experience in numerical modeling of physical phenomena in general or with a background in the analysis and/or visualization of thee-dimensional data sets. The application should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae with a list of publications, transcripts of university grades and degrees a brief description of research interests, and a list of one to three potential referees, who may be contacted separately. Applications should be received by October 1st, 2020, but will be considered until the position is filled. Starting date can be as early as January 2021. Please send applications to: Michael Gabler michael.gabler[AT]uv.es Departament d'Astronomia i Astrofisica Edifici d'Investigacio Jeroni Munyoz C/ Dr. Moliner, 50 46100 Burjassot (Valencia) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. Postdoctoral Research Position in Numerical Relativity, Urbana, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/09/14/postdoctoral-research-positi… Deadline: 2020-12-01 Location: Urbana, Illinois, USA Additional Information: https://my.physics.illinois.edu/join/ Contact: jbenner[AT]illinois.edu Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position in the Illinois Relativity Group at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The candidate should have expertise in numerical relativity and relativistic astrophysics. Experience in computational hydrodynamics and/or computational MHD is desirable. Applicants should go online at https://my.physics.illinois.edu/join/ to submit their application, which must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications, brief description of research interests, and the names, mailing and email addresses of three references. Please contact Janice Benner at jbenner[AT]illinois.edu. If you have any questions. Applications should be posted by DEC 1, 2020 for full consideration. The starting date of the position is AUG 15, 2021. The successful applicant will join Professor Stuart Shapiro in developing and applying the tools of numerical relativity together with computational hydrodynamics, MHD, and/or stellar dynamics to tackle diverse problems in general relativity and astrophysics. Recent topics include the inspiral and coalescence of compact binaries, the generation of gravitational waves, magnetized neutron stars, magnetorotational stellar collapse, accretion onto isolated and binary black holes, the formation and cosmological growth of supermassive black holes in the early universe, and the dynamics of dark matter halos and spikes around black holes. Some of this work is geared to identifying astrophysically plausible, strong-field sources of gravitational waves and calculating gravitational waveforms detectable by LIGO/VIRGO, KAGRA, LISA and the PTA. For these "multimessenger" sources we are also exploring counterpart electromagnetic signals, including gamma-ray bursts and kilonovae, as well as neutrinos. In addition to Professor Shapiro, the Illinois Relativity Group includes Professors Nicolas Yunes and Helvi Witek, their postdocs, PhD and undergraduate research students. It maintains close interactions with UIUC colleagues in Physics, Astronomy and NCSA, in addition to several outside collaborators. The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Call of interest for an ERC-funded postdoc position, Rome, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/09/15/call-of-interest-for-an-erc-… Deadline: 2020-10-31 Location: Sapienza, University of Rome (Italy) Additional Information: https://web.uniroma1.it/gmunu/jobs Contact: alessandra.curto[AT]uniroma1.it We are looking for an outstanding and highly-motivated postdoc to work in the area of strong gravity (theory and phenomenology). This position is funded by the ERC Starting Grant DarkGRA. The successful candidate will join the "Gravity theory and gravitational wave phenomenology" group at Sapienza University of Rome. The appointment is for 2+1 years (extension subject to funding renewal and satisfactory performance), with a net salary competitive with international standards. All candidates must hold (or soon be completing) a Ph.D. in Physics. The positions are expected to start no later than September/October 2021; earlier start dates will also be considered. Screening of the applications will begin in early November 2020 and will continue until the position is filled. The research activities of the group include gravitational-wave modelling and phenomenology, black-hole and neutron-star physics, tests of gravity and of the nature of compact objects, and strong-gravity tests of dark matter. The members of the group are also expected to get involved in other activities such as training of students, networking, etc. Staff members of the gravity theory group at Sapienza currently include Leonardo Gualtieri, Andrea Maselli, and Paolo Pani, as well as Marie Curie Fellow Richard Brito, 4 postdocs, 8 PhD students, and several master students. The group is involved in the COST Actions "CA 16104 Gravitational waves, black holes and fundamental physics (GWverse)" and "CA 16214 The multi-messenger physics and astrophysics of neutron stars (PHAROS)". It is part of the "Amaldi Research Center for gravitational physics and astrophysics" at Sapienza, of the RISE H2020-MC network "Gravitational Universe: Challenges and Opportunities (GRU)", and of the INFN Specific Initiative TEONGRAV - Gravitational Wave Sources. Members of the group are also members of the LISA Consortium and of the eXTP Science Team, and take part of the science activities GWIC-3G Science Case Team; the successful candidate will be encouraged to join these efforts. The Department of Physics at Sapienza hosts renowned research groups in several areas of physics and is regularly included among the first 40 Physics and Astronomy institutes in the world according to various rankings. Application should be sent through the online form available on the post webpage. Sapienza University of Rome values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. The selection will be done in agreement with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers, and particular attention will be paid to the gender balance of the group. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Postdoc position in multimessenger theoretical astrophysics, Jena, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/09/16/postdoc-position-in-multimes… Deadline: 2020-10-31 Location: Jena, Germany Additional Information: https://www.physik.uni-jena.de/en/TPIJobs Contact: sebastiano.bernuzzi[AT]uni-jena.de Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position at the University of Jena. The appointment is associated with the research group of Prof. Sebastiano Bernuzzi at the Theoretical Physics Institute. The candidate is expected to work on the modeling of electromagnetic signals from binary neutron star mergers and on the joint data analysis of electromagnetic and gravitational-wave signals. The project is embedded in an ongoing scientific effort on gravitational-wave science and modeling of multimessenger signals. The successful candidate has the opportunity to join the international Virgo and/or the ENGRAVE collaborations. The Jena group is also part of the computational relativity (CoRe) collaboration. The position is funded by Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) for two years. An extension may be possible depending on performance and availability of funds. Please submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae with a list of publications, a brief description of research interests, and a list of three potential referees, who may be contacted separately. Applications should be received no later than October 31, 2020, but will be considered until the position is filled. For more information see: https://www.physik.uni-jena.de/en/TPIJobs Please send your application as a single PDF via Email with subject "Application for PD position - SURNAME NAME" to: sebastiano.bernuzzi[AT]uni-jena.de Theoretisch-Physikalisches Institut Friedrich-Schiller-Universitaet Jena Max Wien Platz 1 D-07743 Jena, Germany +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. PhD position in Numerical Relativity and Cosmology, Hannover, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17496 Deadline: 2020-11-15 Location: Hannover, Germany Additional Information: https://www.aei.mpg.de/541062/phd-position-in-numerical-relativity-and-cosm… Contact: anna.ijjas[AT]aei.mpg.de The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute, AEI) in Hannover, Germany, announces the opening of one PhD position in Numerical Relativity and Cosmology nominally starting as early as January 1, 2021. (Note: The start date is flexible and can be anytime between January and May 2021.) The successful candidate will pursue research in the Lise Meitner Excellence Group "Gravitational Theory and Cosmology," led by Anna Ijjas. Thesis research will entail the application of numerical relativity techniques to simulating cosmological models and extracting their observational signatures. The PhD student will be associated with the joint AEI-Princeton Cosmology Initiative of the Simons Foundation and will participate in a wide range of activities (workshops, visits, seminars, journal clubs, special events) in Europe and the US. The successful applicant will conduct thesis research at the AEI in Hannover, receiving their PhD degree from Leibniz University Hannover. The expected duration of the PhD program is three years; it can be extended to four years in exceptional cases. Using the link below, applicants may upload a recent CV and a brief (1-page) research statement as a single pdf-file as well as the contact information for two referees who will be solicited to provide letters of support. (The research statement should describe past research experience and projects including publications, where applicable. No future research proposal is required.) Applicants are required to have a Master's degree by the start of the PhD program. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The final deadline is November 15th, 2020. The Max Planck Society is an equal opportunity 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, or disability. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. Postdoctoral positions in Computational Relativistic Astrophysics, Potsdam, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17498 Deadline: 2020-12-05 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://www.aei.mpg.de/524801/postdoctoral-positions-in-computational-relat… Contact: matthias.blittersdorf[AT]aei.mpg.de The "Computational Relativistic Astrophysics" division at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (the Albert Einstein Institute) in Potsdam led by Masaru Shibata (director) announces the opening of postdoc appointments. Several postdoctoral positions will be available at different levels, depending on experience and seniority, and can last for different number of years. The "Computational Relativistic Astrophysics" division is currently composed of one group leader (Kenta Kiuchi), one senior scientist (Shinya Wanajo), and 10 junior researchers, and focuses on several research topics in theoretical astrophysics, computational astrophysics, and general relativity. The members in this division are working in the following topics: (i) numerical relativity with neutrino-radiation hydrodynamics, magnetohydrodynamics, and viscous-hydrodynamics for a variety of relativistic phenomena like mergers of neutron-star binaries (binary neutron stars and black hole-neutron star binaries), long-term evolution of the merger remnants, stellar collapse to a black hole/neutron star, and long-term evolution of accretion disks around a black hole/neutron star. (ii) deriving accurate gravitational waveforms from neutron-star binaries by numerical relativity simulation for a variety of neutron-star equations of state. (iii) modeling electromagnetic counterparts (kilonovae, short gamma-ray bursts, radio flare, precursors, etc) associated with neutron-star mergers. (iv) nucleosynthesis calculation associated with neutron-star mergers and stellar collapse. (v) modeling gravitational waves emitted in the supernova explosion/proto neutron star evolution. (vi) studies for the formation processes of a variety of black holes (stellar-mass, intermediate-mass, and supermassive black holes). (vii) Stellar evolution calculation. Working in other topics (even for non-relativistic/non-computational astrophysics) is also encouraged. We in particular search for researchers who are interested in the code development for radiation transfer. The researchers in the "Computational Relativistic Astrophysics" division can use high-performance computers at Max Planck Computing and Data Facility (MPCDF: https://www.mpcdf.mpg.de) and several clusters (sakura and yamazaki) in this division. To apply for a postdoctoral position at the AEI in Potsdam, please fill out the form found on the connected URL. Applicants will be asked to upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications and statement of research interests. Applicants will 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 nrjobs[AT]aei.mpg.de). The deadline for the full consideration is December 5th, 2020. The positions will be available from any time after January 2021. The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply. For further information please contact Matthias Blittersdorf: matthias.blittersdorf[AT]aei.mpg.de. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12. Master/PhD positions in astrophysics at Fudan University, Shanghai, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/09/22/master-phd-positions-in-astr… Deadline: 2020-11-30 Location: Shanghai, China Additional Information: http://www.physics.fudan.edu.cn/tps/people/bambi/ Contact: bambi[AT]fudan.edu.cn The high energy astrophysics group at Fudan University (Shanghai, China) invites applications for Master and PhD positions for the next academic year (starting in September 2021). For the Master Program, the candidates must have a Bachelor degree in Physics or in a related area before September 2021. For the PhD Program, the candidates must have a Master degree in Physics or in a related area before September 2021. Courses and research are conducted in English. Both the Master and the PhD Programs normally last 3 years. The scholarship covers: tuition fee, accommodation inside the campus, health insurance, salary (normally 3,000 CNY/month for Master students and 3,500 CNY/month for PhD students). We are looking for candidates interested in: 1) X-ray data analysis of black holes 2) Astrophysical codes (fortran, C/C++, python) The group is led by Prof. Cosimo Bambi and currently consists of 2 postdoctoral researchers and several graduate and undergraduate students. More details can be found on the group webpage. Interested candidates should send their CV (including, among other things, date of birth and nationality) and any additional material that can be useful for the selection process to: Prof. Cosimo Bambi E-mail: bambi[AT]fudan.edu.cn Please arrange also at least 2 recommendation letters to be sent separately to the same email address before the application deadline. Application deadline: 30 November 2020 (but earlier applications are strongly recommended). More details on our research group can be found at: http://www.physics.fudan.edu.cn/tps/people/bambi/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.13. Postdoctoral position(s) in gravity at the University of New Brunswick, Canada ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17523 Deadline: 2020-11-01 Location: Fredericton, Canada Additional Information: http://www.math.unb.ca/~gravity/ Contact: edward.wilson-ewing[AT]unb.ca The Gravity Group at the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton intends to appoint one or more postdoctoral fellows beginning September 2021 for a period of two years (the precise start date is negotiable). The group has three faculty members (Viqar Husain, Sanjeev Seahra, and Edward Wilson-Ewing), several graduate students, and typically 1-2 postdocs. Research interests include classical general relativity, cosmology and quantum gravity. Applications must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae (including a list of publications) and a research statement. Applications should be emailed to: gravity.unb [AT] unb.ca Applicants should also arrange for 3 letters of reference to be sent directly to the same email address, with the applicant's name in the subject line. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups, including women, visible minorities, and Indigenous people. The deadline for receipt of completed applications (including reference letters) is November 1, 2020. Applicants may be asked to apply for an Atlantic Association for Research in the Mathematical Sciences (AARMS | aarms.math.ca) postdoctoral fellowship (deadline mid-November). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.14. Postdoctoral Position in Astrophysics and Gravitational Physics, Baltimore, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17525 Deadline: 2020-12-01 Location: Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, USA) Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/16960 Contact: berti[AT]jhu.edu The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Johns Hopkins University invites applications for one postdoctoral research position in gravitational-wave astronomy beginning September 2021. The position is supported by the NSF award "Collaborative Research: Understanding Compact Binary Formation With The First Gravitational Wave Detections" (Co-PIs: Emanuele Berti and Bangalore Sathyaprakash, Penn State). The ideal applicant should have expertise in general relativity, gravitational-wave source modeling, gravitational-wave data analysis, and the astrophysics of compact binary systems. The goal of this research is to use gravitational-wave observations to explore astrophysical models of compact binaries, and to examine the implication of inspiralling binaries as standard sirens for cosmology. The applicant is expected to interact with other faculty, postdocs and students at Johns Hopkins and Penn State. The Johns Hopkins group is part of the LISA Consortium, of the COST Action "CA 16104 Gravitational waves, black holes and fundamental physics (GWverse)", of the MSCA-RISE Network "Gravitational Universe: Challenges and Opportunities", and of the Indo-U.S. "Centre for the Exploration of Extreme Gravity", among others. A Ph.D. in physics is required. Applications should consist of a CV, list of publications, summary of research interests, and three letters of recommendation, submitted to Academic Jobs Online, at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/16960 Applications will be due December 1, 2020. Johns Hopkins is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and welcomes applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.15. Postdoctoral postions on general relativistic magneto-hydrodynamics simulations, Rochester, NY, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/09/25/postdoctoral-postions-on-gen… Deadline: 2020-11-30 Location: Rochester, NY, USA Additional Information: https://jobregister.aas.org/ad/7f61e5ff Contact: manuela[AT]astro.rit.edu As part of several NASA and NSF collaborative projects, RIT's Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation (CCRG) is currently seeking to fill one or two postdoctoral research positions with highly qualified individuals interested in pursuing research in the fields of numerical relativity, theoretical and computational astrophysics, with an emphasis on general relativistic magneto-hydrodynamics simulations. We are particularly interested in relativistic magneto-hydrodynamics simulations of accretion disks around supermassive black hole mergers, and binary neutron star coalescences from prior to merger through to the formation of disks and/or collapse of the merged remnant, the production of jets, and launching of outflows. We are also interested to perform "event-based" simulations, using parameters informed by specific LIGO/Virgo detections, and thereby permitting much closer comparison with observables, in order to interpret current and future multi-messenger observations by a wide array of current and future detectors. The group is involved in several large collaborations, including the LIGO Scientific Collaboration (LSC), The Einstein Toolkit Consortium (einsteintoolkit.org) and a NASA Theoretical and Computational Astrophysics Network (TCAN) (compact-binaries.org) CCRG researchers have access to several computing cluster facilities at national computing centers such as XSEDE and the TACC's Frontera Supercomputer, as well as a dedicated over 3500-cores cluster and large storage pool hosted at the Center. The successful postdoctoral candidates will be Fellows of the "Frontier in Gravitational-Wave Astrophysics" (FGWA) Program hosted by CCRG (ccrg.rit.edu) and our broader Institute of Astrophysics (aspire.rit.edu) Initially appointed for three years, the Fellows can renewable for up to five years depending on satisfactory performance and the availability of funds. 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: manuela[AT]astro[dot]rit[dot]edu with a copy to ccrg-postdoc[AT]ccrg.rit.edu. More information about the CCRG is available at http://ccrg.rit.edu/. And about Rochester at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rochester,_New_York Please see the full advertisement at https://jobregister.aas.org/ad/7f61e5ff +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.16. Faculty positions in high energy astrophysics at Fudan University, Shanghai, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/09/27/faculty-positions-in-high-en… Deadline: 2020-12-01 Location: Shanghai, China Additional Information: http://phys.fudan.edu.cn Contact: bambi[AT]fudan.edu.cn The Department of Physics at Fudan University (Shanghai, China) invites applications from outstanding candidates for tenure-track Associate Professor positions in high energy astrophysics (X-ray, Gamma-ray, and GW astrophysics). Applicants must have a Doctoral Degree in physics, astronomy, or related field and an outstanding research record. They are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and to supervise undergraduate and graduate students. Salary, start-up grant, and housing allowance are competitive at international level. Fudan University is one of the most prestigious and selective universities in China. The Department of Physics counts about 80 faculty members, over 400 undergraduate students, and over 300 graduate students. Applications are accepted at any time and will be considered until opening positions are filled. For positions starting in September 2021, we suggest to submit all the application material by 1 December 2020. Applicants should submit full CV with publication list and research and teaching statements to Prof. Cosimo Bambi (email: bambi[AT]fudan.edu.cn). Please arrange also three or more recommendation letters to be sent separately to the same email address. For inquiries, please contact Ms. E Xu (email: xue[AT]fudan.edu.cn). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.17. Postdoctoral Scholar Positions in Computational Relativistic Astrophysics, State College, PA, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17542 Deadline: 2020-12-01 Location: State College, PA, USA Additional Information: https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/University-Park-Campus/P… Contact: dur566[AT]psu.edu The successful candidate will work on the development of a new numerical relativity code for neutron star mergers and supernovae in collaboration with David Radice. This position requires a Ph.D. in mathematics, physics, astronomy, or a closely related field. Applications must be submitted electronically at the URL linked below and include a cover letter, a CV, and a statement of research interests. Applicants should arrange for three recommendation letters to be submitted to dur566[AT]psu.edu indicating the appropriate job number in the subject line. Applications received before December 1, 2020 will be given full consideration. The expected start date is September 1, 2021, although alternative start dates will also be considered. For more information, please visit https://www.gravity.psu.edu/. This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with possibility of re-funding on a yearly basis for up to three years. 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. Questions can be directed to Dr. David Radice (dur566[AT]psu.edu) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.18. Postdoc in theoretical gravity at Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/09/29/postdoc-in-theoretical-gravi… Deadline: 2020-10-31 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Additional Information: https://www.mff.cuni.cz/en/faculty/job-opportunities/open-competition/scien… Contact: konkurzy[AT]dekanat.mff.cuni.cz A postdoc research position in the field of the gravity physics at the Institute of Theoretical Physics, Charles University in Prague. The expertise of the applicant should be close to one of the following topics: mathematical general relativity, exact solutions of Einstein's field equations and their interpretation, global structure of space-times, compact objects in GR, black holes, gravitational waves, modified theories of gravity, theoretical cosmology, quantum gravity and quantum cosmology. ID of the position: 202010-PD-UTF The position is funded by the Czech Operational Programme Research, Development and Education, project International mobility of research, technical and administrative staff at the Charles University. The funding is available for one year, starting preferably from January 1, 2021 (negotiable). Salary is at the level of an associate professor. Possible further support will depend on the first-year experience and mutual agreement (and financial possibilities). Qualification requirements: Ph.D. in physics or related fields, obtained not earlier than 7 years before the starting date of the position (this may be extended by maternity or parental leave, long-term illness, taking care of a family member for more than 90 days, and military service), who, during the last 3 years, worked outside of the Czech Republic for at least 2 years at the half-time (or more) research position or was for this period of time a Ph.D. student abroad. An appropriate publishing activity is required, i.e., in the past 3 years, at least 2 publication outputs registered in Thomson Reuters Web of Science or Scopus. Electronic applications, i.e., a scan of the signed cover letter accompanied by curriculum vitae, list of publications, research statement, and a copy of PhD diploma, should be sent to the given email address by October 31, 2020. The subject of the e-mail should contain the ID of the position. The candidate should also arrange for two letters of recommendation to be emailed to the same address. The subjects of those e-mails should also contain the ID of the position. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.19. Postdoctoral position with focus on numerical relativity and strong-field tests of gravity, Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/09/30/postdoctoral-postion-with-fo… Deadline: 2020-12-01 Location: Urbana-Champaign, USA Additional Information: https://my.physics.illinois.edu/join/#id1500 Contact: bshier[AT]illinois.edu The Illinois Relativity Group in the Department of Physics and the Gravity Group at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invite applications for a postdoctoral research associate position with focus on numerical relativity and strong-field tests of gravity. The successful candidate will join Professor Helvi Witek (Physics) to work with her team, Dr. Roland Haas (NCSA) and the NCSA Gravity group on new developments in numerical relativity, the Einstein Toolkit and their applications to test General Relativity and extensions thereof in the nonlinear regime of gravity, to probe for beyond-standard model particles and dark matter candidates with gravitational waves and to explore the extreme regime of gravity with future gravitational wave observatories. Furthermore, they will become part of a vibrant research community in the Illinois Center for Advanced Study of the University (ICASU; https://icasu.illinois.edu/) that bridges the Departments of Physics, the Department of Astronomy, the School of Information Sciences, and the National Center for Supercomputer Applications. ICASU faculty working in closely related areas include Profs. Stu Shapiro, Nico Yunes, Charles Gammie, Gil Holder, Brian Fields, Yoni Kahn and Jessie Shelton. The successful candidate will also have opportunities to join the LISA Consortium (https://lisamission.org) and the Einstein Toolkit Consortium (https://einsteintoolkit.org) Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. in astronomy, physics or a related field before the start date. Applicants are requested to submit (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a summary of previous and current research (limited to 2 pages) and (3) a research proposal (limited to 1 page), and (4) contact information of three referees via the application page https://my.physics.illinois.edu/join/#id1500 . The deadline for applications and all letters of recommendation is December 1, 2020 for full consideration. The expected starting date of the position is 15 August 2021. The initial position is for 2 years and can be extended by 1 year upon mutual agreement. Please contact Prof. Helvi Witek (hwitek[AT]illinois.edu) or Dr. Roland Haas (rhaas[AT]illinois.edu) with any questions, and include "Numerical Relativity Postdoc" in the subject line for all communications. Any offer for this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check process in accordance with the University of Illinois Background Check Policy. The University of Illinois is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity age, status as a protected veteran, or 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) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.20. Research Fellowships in Space Sciences and Exploration, Noordwijk, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17558 Deadline: 2020-10-29 Location: Noordwijk, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/science-faculty/research-fellowship Contact: Jan-Uwe.Ness[AT]sciops.esa.int ESA's postdoctoral Research Fellowship programme offers young scientists and engineers the possibility to carry out research in a variety of disciplines related to space science, space applications or space technology. Research Fellowships in Space Science and Exploration specifically offer the opportunity to contribute to ESA's endeavour to explore our Solar System and the Universe in the fields of human and robotic exploration, heliophysics, planetary science, astrophysics and fundamental physics. Research Fellows also help foster a lively scientific environment in the directorates, inspiring ESA scientists to get involved in new scientific activities. The Research Fellowship programme nurtures and strengthens the links between ESA and the scientific communities in the Member States. Approximately 9 ESA Fellowships in Space Science and 9 in Human and Robotic Exploration will be offered this year, to join the pool of about 30 Research Fellows in the two Directorates (Science and Human and Robotic Exploration). This year, the Directorate for Human and Robotic Exploration is interested in Research Fellows working on various specific projects with brief descriptions under: https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/science-faculty/hre. These Fellowships are offered at ESTEC, EAC, or ECSAT. Within the Directorate of Science, we are welcoming all proposals for innovative research associated with one or more of our missions. These Fellowships can be taken at any of the three sites: ESAC, ESTEC, or STScI. To learn more about the research conducted by the Directorate's scientists, please visit the Science Faculty site at https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/science-faculty/home. The appointments are initially for two years, with a third year extension frequently granted. Only citizens of ESA Member States or countries associated with ESA are eligible. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Deaths of Fred Cornish and Paddy Dolan ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17448 Additional Information: From the latest London Mathematical Society Newsletter, I learn that two UK relativists, Fred Cornish and Paddy Dolan, have died. Fred, formerly of the University of York, died on 15 May 2020. Paddy, formerly at Imperial College London, who was an assiduous attender at seminars and organizer of meetings, and will therefore have been known to many who worked or studied in London, died on 29 June 2020. I have no further details at present. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Special Issue "Universe: 5th Anniversary" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/09/08/special-issue-universe-5th-a… Additional Information: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/universe/special_issues/5th-universe Dear Colleagues, This year, Universe marks its 5th year after its inception. As Editor-in-Chief who leads it since its birth, I'd say that, so far, it performed well in an overly saturated arena with several well established and renown journals. It is so because of the exceptional quality of its Advisory and Editorial Boards, the competence and relentless dedication of its Editorial Staff, and, of course, Your efforts as authors and reviewers. So, it is just time to celebrate with all of You such achievements with this commemorative Special Issue which, hopefully, aims to collect high-profile articles from the forefront of the research in the fields covered by the journal: Cosmology, General Relativity and Gravitation (both theoretical and experimental), Field Theory, Foundations of Quantum Mechanics, Mathematical Physics, Nuclear and Particle Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy. All articles will be rigorously peer-reviewed, often by (many) more than 2 referees, and the final decision, not rarely taken by myself, is never the mere arithmetic of the positive and negative reports. After a few days from acceptance, the articles will be edited, proofed and immediately published with the superb journal's layout offering advanced tools to track their visualizations and downloads. Thank you for your attention. With my best regards. Prof. Dr. Lorenzo Iorio Guest Editor ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. Special Issue "New Frontiers in Astroparticle Physics: From Nuclear Reactions to Multimessenger Astronomy" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/09/08/special-issue-new-frontiers-… Additional Information: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/universe/special_issues/astroparticle_physics Dear Colleagues, Recent observations have opened completely new perspectives in the way we look at the Universe and the tools we can use to comprehend it. For the first time, the same source has been detected by means of both gravitational and electromagnetic waves, and this implies that now, objects of astrophysical interest can be observed in a much more complete way than before. This is indeed the start of a new era, meaning that the means and techniques of investigation will be qualitatively different from before. In this perspective, bringing together expertise from different fields in astroparticle physics is of paramount importance. In addition to the ones cited, there are many other topics considered to have the most comprehensive view of the field. For instance, in this context, a detailed understanding of the complex nuclear reactions taking place in the cores of massive objects is quite important, and for this, the study of the relative cross-sections performed at heavy ion accelerators can be helpful. Moreover, the constant search for candidates for dark matter and dark energy could provide an additional piece to this mosaic and complete the view we have of the Universe. Furthermore, the development of new detection systems, and the possibility to compare different kinds of data, obtained using various techniques, opens the way to multimessenger astronomy, which actually represents one of the most interesting frontiers in astroparticle physics. We believe that this is the right moment to provide a state-of-the-art summary of all most recent discoveries and developments, making an effort to combine the information coming from different fields and techniques of investigation. Contributions are expected to address, but are not limited to, the following areas: Multimessenger astronomy; Gravitational waves; Nuclear reactions of astrophysical interest; Astroparticle physics; Detection techniques for astroparticle physics; Dark matter and dark energy. Prof. Dr. Marcello Abbrescia Prof. Dr. Marina Trimarchi Guest Editors ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. Special Issue "Cosmoparticle Physics in the Light of Andrei D. Sakharov's Legacy" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/09/08/special-issue-cosmoparticle-… Additional Information: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/universe/special_issues/Andrei_Sakharov Dear Colleagues, We comemorate in 2021 100th Anniversary of Andrei D. Sakahrov and UNESCO has nominated this year as the A.D. Sakharov year to celebrate his many achievement. "Cosmoparticle Physics as Cross-Disciplinary Science" is the last in the long list of Sakharov's publications, and thus, studies of the fundamental relationship of cosmology and particle physics continue his scientific legacy. Sakharov conditions in baryosynthesis, Sakharov oscillations in CMB or Sakharov enhancement in dark matter annihilation are only few examples of the great legacy of A.D. Sakharov in the modern theory of the Universe. This Special Issue aims to discuss the state-of-the-art in the development of Sakharov's legacy in studies of the mutual relationship of the basis of modern particle physics and cosmology, as well as the nontrivial features of its indirect physical, cosmological, and astrophysical probes. Such features involve but are not reduced to models of the very early Universe and their observational signatures, physics of dark matter and its direct and indirect probes, as well as to a wide range of models beyond the standard models of particle physics and cosmology and their effects. Prof. Dr. Maxim Yu. Khlopov Guest Editor ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.5. Joint Online Mathematical Relativity Colloquium (JoMaReC) to start on October 1st, 2020 ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/09/11/joint-online-mathematical-re… Additional Information: https://jomarec.org A new monthly online Mathematical Relativity colloquium will start on October 1st. It takes place every first Thursday of each month at 3:30 pm CET, except January and August. The colloquium was initiated with the aim to provide a broad, inclusive and lively platform for the dissemination of research related to General Relativity of the highest quality. It will run indefinitely, in particular, also well beyond the current COVID-19 pandemic. Please join us! The colloquium is meant to be accessible to and informative for mathematicians and mathematical physicists with a background in General Relativity, widely interpreted to include Lorentzian Geometry, and Geometric Analysis of various Partial Differential Equations related to General Relativity. It is aimed to present motivation and applications of particular results and/or introduce specific subfields, while refraining from too many technicalities. List of the first three speakers: Oct 1 - Hans Ringstrom (KTH Stockholm - Sweden) Nov 5 - Greg Galloway (University of Miami - USA) Dec 3 - Lydia Bieri (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor - USA) Further information: https://jomarec.org To sign up for the mailing list: https://jomarec.org/newsletter Organizers: A. Burtscher (Nijmegen), C. Cederbaum (Tuebingen), G. Fournodavlos (Paris), A. Franzen (Lisbon), J. Metzger (Potsdam), A. Sakovich (Uppsala) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.6. 2020 Giulio Rampa Thesis Prize for Outstanding Research in General Relativity ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/09/14/2020-giulio-rampa-thesis-pri… Additional Information: http://www-2.unipv.it/dottorati/scienzeetecnologie/fisica/n/web_PhD/index.p… We are pleased to announce that the 2020 Giulio Rampa Thesis Prize for outstanding research in General Relativity will be presented to Dr. Tommaso De Lorenzo. The committee consisting of Profs. Lars Andersson, Mauro Carfora, Gerhard Huisken, Luciano Rezzolla, Fulvio Ricci prepared the following laudatio: "...Dr. De Lorenzo's thesis, "Black holes as a Gateway to Quantum: Classical and Semi-classical Explorations" masters an impressive range of topics in quantum gravity, providing novel insights into deep conceptual problems of classical and quantum black holes physics. The fresh point of view discussed by Tommaso De Lorenzo has already influenced several existing approaches to analyze black hole evaporation and it will certainly continue to have an impact on the subject. It is a pleasure to see a Ph.D. thesis accomplish such a feat in a research field where one has to master a very large body of ideas in differential geometry, general relativity and quantum field theory and make real progress..." The prize is sponsored by The University of Pavia and by the Italian Society for Relativity and Gravitational Physics (SIGRAV) to honor the memory of Giulio Rampa and is given, every two years, to a graduate student for outstanding research in general relativity. The prize has been established in 2011, and is endowed under the terms of a donation from Nadia and Giorgio Rampa. Each GRT prize carries a certificate and a net check for EUR 2,000. The prizes will be presented to Tommaso De Lorenzo at the 24th edition of the "Italian Society for General Relativity and Gravitation (SIGRAV) Conference" to be held at Urbino, Italy, in September 2021 (the planned 2020 conference moved to 2021 as a consequence of the Covid19 pandemic). This is the biennial Conference of the Italian Society for General Relativity and Gravitation (SIGRAV) devoted to all aspects of gravitational physics. The Rampa Prize winner will have the opportunity to present his work during a special session of the conference. The winner will also be announced during the annual Honours Ceremony during the Inauguration of the Graduate Studies Academic Year 2020/2021 in Pavia. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.7. COST GWverse: Exchange of researchers working on gravitational-wave and black hole physics ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17507 Additional Information: https://gwverse.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/ In the context of the European COST Action CA16104 on Gravitational waves, black holes and fundamental physics (GWverse), grants for short term scientific missions (STSMs) are available. We are inviting you to submit proposals for STMSs starting after Dec 1, 2020 and ending before Mar 31, 2021 (applications outside this timeframe will be discarded). This call closes on Oct 31, 2020. All proposals will be reviewed and the results will be announced by Nov 15, 2020. The selection committee will take into account the geographical distribution of host and home institution, matching of funds by the host, the scientific proposal and the experience of the applicant (preference is given to Early Career Investigators). Successful applicants will be expected to join as members of one (or more) of the Action's Working Groups. STSM recipients should acknowledge the COST Action in any publication or talks, through the use of the COST logo and the statement "The authors would like to acknowledge networking support by the COST Action GWverse CA16104". STSMs are a great opportunity for all scientists within the COST Action to exchange visits, nurture collaborations, or develop new ones. Further details are available at the GWverse webpage: https://gwverse.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/stsms/ If you have any question, please contact the STSM Coordinator Andreja Gomboc: andreja.gomboc[at]ung.si ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.8. Special Issue "keV Warm Dark Matter (LambdaWDM) in Agreement with Observations In Tribute to Hector J. De Vega" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/09/25/special-issue-kev-warm-dark-… Additional Information: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/universe/special_issues/kWDM Dear Colleagues, Research into keV warm dark matter (WDM) is progressing fast. The subject is new and essentially works, naturally reproducing astronomical observations over all scales, from small and intermediate galactic scales to large (cosmological) scales (LambdaWDM). Astronomical evidence that Cold Dark Matter (CDM) and its proposed tailored baryonic cures/recipes do not work at the small and galactic scales is staggering. This Special Issue addresses the clarifying and impressive progress made in keV warm dark matter galaxies in agreement with observations. In the tradition of the Chalonge-de Vega School, an effort of clarification and synthesis is made by combining theory, analysis, observation, and numerical simulation results in a conceptual framework. This Special Issue aims to put together astrophysical, cosmological, particle, and nuclear keV WDM research - including models and experimental searches, theory, and analytical and numerical frameworks - that reproduces astronomical and cosmic observations at all scales. We invite our colleagues to submit their works to this Special Issue in Tribute to Hector J. de Vega https://chalonge-devega.fr/HdeV.html. Mini-reviews can be submitted as well. All submitted papers must include clear purposes, results, and clear conclusions. This collection of papers will thus register the exciting ongoing theoretical and experimental developments in (i) the search for the leading keV WDM particle candidates and (ii) the impact of keV WDM astrophysics (including its signatures and constraints with high-redshift galaxies and clusters, cosmic recombination, 21 cm line, and implications for star formation) with or for the JWST, HST, SKA, X-ray astronomy, gravitational lensing, and other astronomical observations, as well as news from KATRIN, ECHo, and other experiments. Exciting keV WDM work to perform is ahead of us. Prof. Dr. Norma G. Sanchez Guest Editor https://chalonge-devega.fr/sanchez/ Manuscript Submission Information https://www.mdpi.com/journal/universe/special_issues/kWDM ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.9. Call for papers for planned book: Hermann Minkowski and the Reality of Spacetime ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/09/26/call-for-papers-for-planned-… Additional Information: http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/mip/books/minkowski3.html Dear Colleagues, The Minkowski Institute Press (http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/mip/books/) will publish the volume "Hermann Minkowski and the Reality of Spacetime" with papers on whether or not Minkowski's arguments in his 1908 lecture "Space and Time" (based on the experimental evidence at that time) unambiguously prove that spacetime is real. The reason for the publication of this volume is that since Minkowski's lecture, unlike the adoption of the developed by him four-dimensional (spacetime) formalism, Minkowski's arguments for the reality of spacetime have been ignored. Even worse - some physicists (unfortunately even relativists) claim that Minkowski's four-dimensional formalism is "just a description" and / or that the question of the reality of spacetime belongs to philosophy. But the majority of relativists appear to understand well that the dimensionality of the (macroscopic) world is not "just a description" and it is physics that determines it, not philosophy. The only requirement for submitted papers is that they must explicitly address Minkowski's arguments. Why? See the abstract at http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/mip/books/WhySpacetimeIsReal.pdf. If interested please contact: mip[AT]minkowskiinstitute.org Vesselin Petkov Minkowski Institute Montreal, Quebec, Canada vpetkov[AT]minkowskiinstitute.org http://spacetimecentre.org/vpetkov/ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.10. Living Reviews in Relativity: "Prospects for observing and localizing GW transients with Advanced LIGO, Advanced Virgo and KAGRA" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/09/29/living-reviews-in-relativity… Additional Information: https://www.springer.com/gp/livingreviews/relativity The open-access journal Living Reviews in Relativity has published an updated review article on 28 September 2020: Abbott, B.P. et al., "Prospects for observing and localizing gravitational-wave transients with Advanced LIGO, Advanced Virgo and KAGRA", Living Rev Relativ 23, 3 (2020) https://doi.org/10.1007/s41114-020-00026-9 Update details: Since publication of the previous version (Abbott et al 2018), several updates to the document have been made. The most significant changes are that we now frame our projections in terms of observing runs, we include final results from O2, and we updated our localization projections to include KAGRA as a fourth detector. Key differences are outlined in the Appendix. Abstract: We present our current best estimate of the plausible observing scenarios for the Advanced LIGO, Advanced Virgo and KAGRA gravitational-wave detectors over the next several years, with the intention of providing information to facilitate planning for multi-messenger astronomy with gravitational waves. We estimate the sensitivity of the network to transient gravitational-wave signals for the third (O3), fourth (O4) and fifth observing (O5) runs, including the planned upgrades of the Advanced LIGO and Advanced Virgo detectors. We study the capability of the network to determine the sky location of the source for gravitational-wave signals from the inspiral of binary systems of compact objects, that is binary neutron star, neutron star-black hole, and binary black hole systems. [...] Please, visit frequently our relativity channel (https://www.springer.com/gp/livingreviews/relativity) at http://livingreviews.org for other news. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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02 Sep '20

########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Experimental Tests and Signatures of Modified and Quantum Gravity, Bad Honnef, Germany 1.2. Quantum spacetime and the Renormalization Group, Online workshop 2. Jobs 2.1. Postdoctoral Positions in the Astronomical Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic 2.2. Postdoctoral Fellowships in Turkey, Istanbul, Turkey 2.3. Postdoc opportunities in General Relativity, Dublin, Ireland 2.4. Postdoctoral researcher in gravitational physics at the University of Mississippi, USA 2.5. Postdoctoral position in Relativistic Theoretical Astrophysics, Frankfurt, Germany 3. News 3.1. Piotr T. Chrusciel, Geometry of black holes 3.2. "Superradiance (2020 Edition)" by R. Brito, V. Cardoso and P. Pani 3.3. News from the Chalonge De Vega School 3.4. Living Reviews in Relativity: "AdS black holes, holography and localization" 3.5. Scientific program of the 4th Zeldovich meeting ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Experimental Tests and Signatures of Modified and Quantum Gravity, Bad Honnef, Germany --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/08/17/experimental-tests-and-signa… Starting: 2021-02-01 to 2021-02-05 Location: Bad Honnef, Germany Additional Information: https://www.we-heraeus-stiftung.de/index.php?id=1536 Contact: christian.pfeifer[AT]ut.ee Two major unsolved questions in fundamental physics are related to the gravity: What is the nature of Dark Matter and Dark Energy, and, what is the theory of quantum gravity? From the theoretical point of view these questions stimulated various fundamental approaches to a theory of quantum gravity, such as string theory, loop quantum gravity, canonical quantum gravity, noncommutative geometry, asymptotic safety and others as well as phenomenological models such as doubly or deformed special relativity and the relative locality framework. Moreover, numerous classical modifications of General Relativity have been suggested such as scalar-tensor theories, f(R)-theories, bi-metric gravity, tensor-vector-scalar gravity or metric affine gravity, Poincare gauge theory, telleparallel gravity, Finsler gravity and many more. The viability of these alternative or extended theories of gravity has to be tested by comparison of predictions with experimental data. It is important that this comparison is done on all scales from the whole universe, i.e. on cosmological scales, via galaxy-clusters, galaxies, binary systems, black holes, the solar system, satellite experiments, down to laboratory experiments at micrometer and smallest scales, i.e. high energy scales looking for new elementary particles like axions or WIMPs. This seminar aims for discussing predictions and their comparison with experiments of extended and modified classical and quantum theories of gravity, on all scales. The goal is to identify theories, which are consistent on all scales, and, to identify observables, in which deviations of general relativity or the quantum nature of gravity is most likely to manifest itself. Organizing Committee: Dr. Christian Pfeifer, Laboratory for Theoretical Physics, University of Tartu Prof. Dr. Claus Laemmerzahl, ZARM, University of Bremen +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. Quantum spacetime and the Renormalization Group, Online workshop --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17409 Starting: 2020-10-12 to 2020-10-16 Location: Online Additional Information: https://www.cp3-origins.dk/quantum-spacetime-and-the-renormalization-group/ Contact: eichhorn[AT]cp3.sdu.dk This is the fifth in a series of workshops on Quantum Spacetime and the Renormalization Group, bringing together researchers exploring a broad range of research avenues in Quantum Gravity, including, but not limited to, Asymptotically Safe Gravity, Causal and Euclidean Dynamical Triangulations, Causal Sets, Group Field Theories, Spin Foam models and Tensor Models. Previous installments took place at the Perimeter Institute in 2014, at Nordita in 2015, at the Lorentz Center in Leiden in 2017 and in Bad Honnef in 2018. The workshop will take place online. A particular focus will be placed on making it as interactive as possible. The schedule, including more information on the details of the online format, will appear in due course. To ensure a good discussion atmosphere, the maximum number of participants is limited. Application for participation is possible on the webpage. The main goals of the workshop are - contributing to sharpening the major conceptual and technical open questions of the field and identifying routes to answer these. - triggering new collaborations, in particular between researchers from neighboring communities, enabling a fruitful exchange of ideas and transfer of knowledge. - providing in particular young researchers with a comprehensive overview of the most pressing questions in the field and motivating them to tackle these from new angles. - producing novel ideas how to bridge the gap between a fundamental theory of quantum gravity and observations and triggering new developments towards observational tests of quantum gravity. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Postdoctoral Positions in the Astronomical Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/08/05/postdoctoral-positions-in-th… Deadline: 2020-10-15 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Additional Information: http://astro.cas.cz/ Contact: gglukes[AT]asu.cas.cz The Astronomical Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences invites applications for two post-doctoral positions in the Relativistic Astrophysics Group at the Prague section of the Institute. The appointment is initially for one year; an extension for another year is expected upon satisfactory scientific performance and availability of funds. Both positions will be funded through the project "Impact of Resonances and Chaos in Gravitational Waves from Extreme Mass Ratio Inspirals", which is supported by the Czech Academy of Sciences. The salary will be based on the domestic level and it includes health insurance. Commencement is expected on the 1st of January 2021. Candidates are expected to demonstrate research experience at least in one of the following topics: orbital dynamics in EMRIs (Mathisson-Papapetrou equations, effective one-body approximation, self-force, post-Newtonian mechanics), gravitational waves (analytical and numerical calculation, data analysis, synergy with electromagnetic signatures), chaos theory in dynamical astronomy. A successful applicant will join Georgios Loukes-Gerakopoulos and his research team supported by the Lumina quaeruntur premium provided by the Czech Academy of Sciences. Applications containing a Cover Letter, a Curriculum Vitae, a List of Publications, and a Summary of Research Plans should be submitted in a single pdf to: sekretariat[AT]asu.cas.cz subject: "EMRI postdoc 2020 - Prague" cc: gglukes[AT]asu.cas.cz Two recommendation letters have to be sent to the same email addresses with the same subject. In the application please provide the exact date of your PhD defense or attach a statement from the supervisor certifying the planned date of the defense. The successful candidate must hold a PhD degree in the field and present a certificate of that by the date of employment. Preferences will be given to early-stage researchers. A necessary condition for the appointment is to satisfy the legal requirements for being employed in Czech Republic. For informal inquiries about the position please feel free to email Georgios Loukes-Gerakopoulos. To receive full consideration please submit your application and arrange your recommendation letters to be sent by 15th October 2020. Applications will be acknowledged by email. Once the selection process is completed, the successful applicant will be notified. Further information: o See http://www.asu.cas.cz for the list of working groups at the Institute. o See http://www.euraxess.cz for details about the research employment and work conditions in Czech Republic. o See https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/comparison.jsp to compare cost of living. Note: Please understand that the COVID-19 challenge may prevent us from admitting applicants from some regions because of legal or travel restrictions related to the current medical situation in the world. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoctoral Fellowships in Turkey, Istanbul, Turkey ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/08/11/postdoctoral-fellowships-in-… Deadline: 2020-09-15 Location: Istanbul, Turkey Additional Information: http://cocirc2.org.tr/ Contact: framazanoglu[AT]ku.edu.tr Short Description: Turkey will host many Cofunded Brain Circulation Scheme (CoCirc2) fellows in the coming years in all areas of research. This is very similar to MSCA fellowships in terms of application procedure, duration and financial benefits, but the host institution has to be in Turkey. If you are a gravitational physicist (especially working on gravitational waves, numerical relativity and/or alternative theories) interested in working with Fethi M Ramazanoglu at Koc University, please read on. Co-Funded Brain Circulation Scheme (CoCirculation2) is a program managed by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) and funded jointly by TUBITAK and Europe's 7th Framework Programme. The fellowship is quite similar to MSCA Fellowships in structure, but the host has to be in Turkey. It aims to attract qualified researchers from abroad, and will fund around 25 fellows for 24 months . Detailed information can be found at http://cocirc2.org.tr/ - The fellowship is not restricted to any specific research discipline. - Each recipient will receive a monthly living and mobility allowance of 5050 Euros and monthly Research, Training and Networking cost of 800 Euros (note that living expenses in Turkey are considerably lower than the EU average). - There is no restriction on citizenship, please see the website about other eligibility requirements such as research experience. - There is a possibility of up to 6 months of secondments outside Turkey. - This year's applications opened on 4 August 2020, and close on 30 October 2020, but i will hold an internal deadline of September 15 to have time to finalize the proposal. - In my experience, the chances of being awarded this fellowship is considerably higher than obtaining the MSCA Fellowship since the host institute has to be in Turkey. The application procedure is also very similar to the MSCA Fellowships. Every applicant applies together with a supervisor, and to a specific institution. If you are interested in postdoctoral research on gravitational physics at Koc University, please send a CV with publication list and a short research statement (in summary or full length) to framazanoglu[AT]ku.edu.tr by our internal deadline of September 15. You can find my research interests at http://mysite.ku.edu.tr/framazanoglu/. I will pick one or two of the applicants to finalize proposals to submit. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Postdoc opportunities in General Relativity, Dublin, Ireland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17422 Deadline: 2020-10-18 Location: Dublin, Ireland Additional Information: http://research.ie/funding/goipd/?f=postdoctoral Contact: brien.nolan[AT]dcu.ie The Irish Research Council Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme is a competitive scheme funding 2-year research fellowships across all disciplines. The Relativity Group in Dublin City University (Abraham Harte, Brien Nolan, Ko Sanders, Peter Taylor and IRC Postdoc Aindriu Conroy) invites expressions of interest from potential applicants working in classical General Relativity (self-force/problem of motion, mathematical relativity, wave propagation in curved spacetimes, exact solutions) or in Quantum Field Theory in Curved Spacetime (renormalisation, quantum aspects of black hole physics, algebraic QFT, mathematical aspects of QFT). The deadline for full applications to the IRC is 19th November 2020. To allow time for the collaborative preparation of a competitive application, those interested in the scheme should contact one of those named below by Sunday 18th October 2020, including a short cv and a brief statement of research interests. Terms and conditions for the 2021 scheme can be found at the link above. Note in particular that applicants must have either graduated or have been certified as having fulfilled all the requirements for the award of a doctoral degree, including the submission of the hardbound corrected thesis, within the five-year period between 31 May 2016 and 31 May 2021. Abraham Harte (abraham.harte[AT]dcu.ie) Brien Nolan (brien.nolan[AT]dcu.ie) Ko Sanders (jacobus.sanders[AT]dcu.ie) Peter Taylor (peter.taylor[AT]dcu.ie) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Postdoctoral researcher in gravitational physics at the University of Mississippi, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/08/31/postdoctoral-researcher-in-g… Deadline: 2020-11-15 Location: Oxford, MS, USA Additional Information: https://relativity.phy.olemiss.edu/GR/?x=entry:entry200831-175310 Contact: lcstein[AT]olemiss.edu The gravity group at the University of Mississippi invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in gravitational physics/astrophysics, with emphasis on: numerical relativity, testing general relativity, strong-field gravity, compact objects, gravitational waves, gravitational-wave data analysis, and related topics. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in numerical relativity and/or testing general relativity. A PhD in physics/mathematics/astronomy is required by the time of the initial appointment. The position is for two years, with potential for renewal for a third year contingent on performance and funding. The successful applicant will develop and advance their own independent research program, collaborate with UMiss gravity group faculty (Leo Stein, Anuradha Gupta, and Luca Bombelli) on their research, and help to train UM students. UMiss is a member of the Simulating eXtreme Spacetimes (SXS) collaboration, and the LIGO Scientific Collaboration (LSC), and will thus provide ample opportunities to collaborate with other SXS and LSC member institutions. The nominal starting date for the position is Aug. 23, 2021, but is flexible. Applicants should submit an application by sending an email to grpostdoc[at]phy.olemiss.edu, including: a complete CV in PDF format (including publication list); a research proposal which covers research interests and experience; and contact information for three professional references who may provide letters. Letters are not requested at this time; these will be solicited later. Use the email subject "Gravity postdoc." Review of applications will begin Nov. 15, 2020 and will continue until the position is filled. Please direct questions about the position to Leo Stein lcstein[AT]olemiss.edu. The University of Mississippi is an EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/504/ADA/ADEA employer. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Postdoctoral position in Relativistic Theoretical Astrophysics, Frankfurt, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/09/01/postdoctoral-position-in-rel… Deadline: 2020-10-31 Location: Frankfurt, Germany Additional Information: https://relastro.uni-frankfurt.de/ Contact: steidl[AT]itp.uni-frankfurt.dee Postdoctoral position in Theoretical Astrophysics, Frankfurt, Germany The group of Relativistic Theoretical Astrophysics in Frankfurt invites applications for a postdoctoral position in Relativistic Theoretical Astrophysics. Candidates should have a PhD in astrophysics, physics or applied mathematics. Candidates with knowledge and experience in modelling the electromagnetic emission from short GRBs and GRB phenomenology will be particularly favoured. Research experience with simulations in numerical relativity, relativistic hydrodynamics and MHD is seen as an advantage but not as a prerequisite. The successful applicant will be part of an international research group at the Institute for Theoretical Physics at Frankfurt, Germany. Interests of the group span from the modelling of the physics of neutron stars and black holes, to fundamental issues in gravitational physics (https://relastro.uni-frankfurt.de/) Frankfurt am Main is a lively and international city, and Europe's financial center. The application should comprise a CV, a publication list, and a research summary and proposal. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to the address below. Applications will have to be sent by 31.10.2020 for full consideration, but the search will remain open till the optimal candidate is found. The position is initially for two years and can be extended - depending on successful performance and availability of funds. The expected starting date is 01.01.2021, but earlier/later appointments can be negotiated. Applications should be made electronically and sent to: Fr. Astrid Steidl: steidl[AT]itp.uni-frankfurt.de and to CC-ed to rezzolla[AT]itp.uni-frankfurt.de +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Piotr T. Chrusciel, Geometry of black holes ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/08/08/piotr-t-chrusciel-geometry-o… Additional Information: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/geometry-of-black-holes-97801988554… New textbook From the publisher's web page: There exists a large scientific literature on black holes, including many excellent textbooks at various levels. However, most of these steer clear from the mathematical niceties needed to make the theory of black holes a mathematical theory. Those which maintain a high mathematical standard are either focused on specific topics, or skip many details. The objective of this book is to fill this gap and present a detailed, mathematically oriented, extended introduction to the subject. The book provides a wide background to the current research on all mathematical aspects of the geometry of black hole spacetimes. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. "Superradiance (2020 Edition)" by R. Brito, V. Cardoso and P. Pani ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17411 Additional Information: https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783030466213 Dear hyperspace community, We would like to announce the second edition of "Superradiance", co-authored by R. Brito, V. Cardoso and P. Pani, Springer Lecture Notes in Physics vol. 906 (2015). Details of the book are available at https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783030466213 or in Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Superradiance-Frontiers-Black-Physics-Lecture/dp/303… This volume gives a unified picture of the multifaceted subject of superradiance, with a focus on recent developments in the field, ranging from fundamental physics to astrophysics. The book covers all our current understanding on the physics of the amplification of waves by a medium, including classical effects such as the Cherenkov effect. The main body of the book deals with superradiance in black hole physics, with important applications in astrophysics and particle physics. Each chapter ends with a list of outstanding open problems and future directions. The second edition corrects a number of typos and, most importantly, adds and updates several sections, reflecting the intense activity in the field in the last years. Current bounds on ultralight fields are summarized in a Table, and will be updated online regularly. Best wishes to all, stay safe, Richard Brito, Vitor Cardoso, Paolo Pani ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. News from the Chalonge De Vega School ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/08/29/news-from-the-chalonge-de-ve… Additional Information: https://chalonge-devega.fr/Programme2020.html International School Daniel Chalonge - Hector de Vega Science with great intellectual endeavour and a Human face Open Science and Open Access. Scientific Research, Training and Scientific Culture Symposium, Tribute, Videoconferences. Ginsburg Landau Inflation News with Grand Unification and its predictions for the CMB and Large Scale Structures. Daniel Chalonge Medal and Hector de Vega Medal 2020. Hubble's constant and Dark Energy at the center of cosmology. Information Sciences, science linguistics and scientific creativity. And that is not all (quote from Henri Poincare') ... - Symposium in Celebration of E. Margaret Burbidge. Report and AAS Video of the event: https://baas.aas.org/pub/2020i0205/release/1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaGzYrFgNYo - The Hubble - Constant Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs0UolX-xdD_hU8Rl-qSbLA/ - Daniel Chalonge Medal and Hector de Vega Medal 2020: The two medals are awarded this year to Dr Adam G. Riess (Johns Hopkins University and SSTI, Baltimore) Nobel Prize in Physics in Cosmology. The medals are awarded for his contribution to the discovery of dark energy, to its interpretation as a cosmological constant and to his continuous results on the Hubble constant. Information on the conference event and medal presentation will be announced. - Hommage to Olivier Le Fevre. https://www.lam.fr/IMG/pdf/hommage.pdf - Quantum Universe, H0 and Dark Energy Visioconference by Norma Sanchez https://chalonge-devega.fr/NSanchez.mp4 https://chalonge-devega.fr/NormaSanchez-20May2020.pdf - Constraints on dynamical dark energy models from the abundance of massive high redshift galaxies Visioconference by Nicola Menci https://chalonge-devega.fr/NMenci.mp4 https://chalonge-devega.fr/Menci_presentation.pdf - News on Ginsburg-Landau Inflation and Grand Unification for and from the next CMB and LSS observations: https://chalonge-devega.fr/PredictivePhysicsSanchez.pdf And that is not all (quote from Henri Poincare')... Find the whole Chalonge - de Vega Programme 2020 New Universe and New Black Holes. Quantum Physics and Dark Energy at: https://chalonge-devega.fr/Programme2020.html With compliments and best regards The Daniel Chalonge - Hector de Vega School https://chalonge-devega.fr/HdeV.html https://chalonge-devega.fr ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. Living Reviews in Relativity: "AdS black holes, holography and localization" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/08/31/living-reviews-in-relativity… Additional Information: https://www.springer.com/gp/livingreviews/relativity The open-access journal Living Reviews in Relativity has published a new review article on 28 August 2020: Alberto Zaffaroni, "AdS black holes, holography and localization", Living Rev Relativ 23, 2 (2020) https://doi.org/10.1007/s41114-020-00027-8 Abstract: I review some recent progresses in counting the number of microstates of AdS supersymmetric black holes in dimension equal or greater than four using holography. The counting is obtained by applying localization and matrix model techniques to the dual field theory. I cover in details the case of dyonic AdS4 black holes, corresponding to a twisted compactification of the dual field theory, and I discuss the state of the art for rotating AdS5 black holes. Please, visit frequently our relativity channel (https://www.springer.com/gp/livingreviews/relativity) at http://livingreviews.org for other news. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.5. Scientific program of the 4th Zeldovich meeting ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/08/31/scientific-program-of-the-4t… Additional Information: http://www.icranet.org/zeldovich4 We are happy to announce the preliminary program of the 4th Zeldovich meeting, please see: http://www.icranet.org/images/stories/Meetings/ZM4/program.pdf. The time in the program is indicated in the Central European Time (CET). The meeting will be held within the Gotomeeting platform. It will be also steamed at the ICRANet YouTube channel. Additional information can be found at the website of the meeting: http://icranet.org/zeldovich4. We are looking forward to meeting you soon! The organizers ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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[Hyperspace-list] Hyperspace Bulletin for August 2020
by hyperspace＠itp.uni-frankfurt.de 02 Aug '20

02 Aug '20

########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Vienna Summer School 2020 on Gravitational Quantum Physics, Vienna, Austria 1.2. Online Workshop: Quantum Information in QFT and AdS/CFT, India 1.3. 14th International Conference on Gravitation, Astrophysics and Cosmology, online 1.4. The 7th Conference of the Polish Society on Relativity, Lodz, Poland 1.5. Advances In Computational Relativity - ICERM@BROWN 2. Jobs 2.1. Postdoc Position in Numerical Relativity, Jena, Germany 2.2. Postdoc position, Fukuoka, Japan 2.3. BS/Master/PhD Programs in Physics, Famagusta, Cyprus 3. News 3.1. Workshop on Advances and Challenges in Computational Relativity 3.2. Presision 2020: Online Undergraduate (Pre-PhD) Physics Symposium ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Vienna Summer School 2020 on Gravitational Quantum Physics, Vienna, Austria --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/07/03/vienna-summer-school-2020-on… Starting: 2020-09-03 to 2020-09-06 Location: Vienna, Austria Additional Information: https://turis.at/summer-school-2020/ Contact: coqus[AT]univie.ac.at The "Vienna Summer School 2020 on Gravitational Quantum Physics" will now be held ONLINE from September 3rd to 6th. The 2020 summer school is aimed at young graduate students who want to get familiar with the status and challenges in exploring the fascinating interface between quantum physics and gravity. It will feature introductory lectures into the relevant concepts of both general relativity and quantum theory and will provide an overview of (classical and quantum) tests of gravity and their relevance for fundamental physics. After providing an introduction into the theoretical framework of quantum field theories in and of curved space-time the school will conclude with lectures discussing attempts to unify general relativity and quantum mechanics. Confirmed lecturers are: - Caslav Brukner (University of Vienna) - Georgi Dvali (Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich) - Renate Loll (Radboud University Nijmegen) - Eduardo Martin-Martinez (University of Waterloo) - Guglielmo Tino (Universita di Firenze) - Robert Wald (University of Chicago) - Anton Zeilinger (University of Vienna) - Magdalena Zych (University of Queensland) The lectures will be complemented by tutorial sessions. There will also be the possibility to present a poster. More detailed information about the program and the events can be found on our website. The registration will be open until 2nd of August. As places are limited, please register at your earliest convenience. We hope to see you soon in Vienna. Sincerely, The local organization committee: Markus Aspelmeyer Veronika Baumann Christopher Hilweg Louise Jottrand Marius Krumm Susanne Ninaus-Meznik David Trillo Tobias Westphal +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. Online Workshop: Quantum Information in QFT and AdS/CFT, India --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17352 Starting: 2020-08-06 to 2020-08-07 Location: India Additional Information: http://events.iitgn.ac.in/2020/QI/ Contact: abhattacharyya[AT]iitgn.ac.in The workshop brings together some of the leading global experts to discuss recent developments on quantum information and computation applied to field theory and holography. This workshop is organized jointly by the members of Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar (IITGN), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore and Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IITH) working on quantum gravity. For the list of the speakers please visit our workshop webpage. Organizers: Arpan Bhattacharyya, IIT-Gandhinagar (IITGN), Shubho Roy, IIT-Hyderabad (IITH), Aninda Sinha, Indian Institute of Science (IISc). The workshop will be on the online platform Zoom. The Zoom link and the program schedule will be shared with the registered participants by email. For the registration please visit the webpage. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. 14th International Conference on Gravitation, Astrophysics and Cosmology, online --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/07/20/14th-international-conferenc… Starting: 2020-08-17 to 2020-08-21 Location: Jhongli, Taiwan Additional Information: https://icgac14.phy.ncu.edu.tw/ Contact: icgac14[AT]gmail.com ICGAC14 is the series of biennial conferences on Gravitation, Astrophysics and Cosmology which take place in the Asia-Pacific region, with the goals to promote cooperation among the member countries and within an international context, high level studies on hot topics and to encourage young physicists on these fields. This conference has been one of the key programs sponsored by APCTP over the past twenty years. It has been hosted by AP regions: Seoul, Korea (1993); Hsinchu, Taiwan (1995); Tokyo, Japan (1997); Beijing, China (1999); Moscow, Russia (2001); Seoul, Korea (2003); Jhongli, Taiwan (2005); Nara, Japan (2007); Wuhan, China (2009); Qui-Nhon, Vietnam (2011); Almaty, Kazakhstan (2013); Moscow, Russia (2015), Seoul, Korea (2017). After ICGAC-XIII at Ewha Womans University (2017), it will be held at National Central University, Taiwan in 2020 as a sequence of MG, GRG and ICGAC for every three years. Due to the COVID-19 virus, the ICGAC14 will be arranged as a Web Conference. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. The 7th Conference of the Polish Society on Relativity, Lodz, Poland --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17370 Starting: 2020-09-25 to 2020-09-27 Location: Lodz, Poland Additional Information: https://fizyka.p.lodz.pl/en/potor7/ Contact: potor7[AT]info.p.lodz.pl The 7th annual conference of the Polish Society on Relativity will be held at the Lodz University of Technology on September 25-27, 2020. The conference is divided into six sessions: - Mathematical Relativity I: Global structures of spacetime, black holes, initial conditions - Mathematical relativity II: Twistor theory, complex methods, conformal geometry, exact solutions - Numerical methods in relativity - Models of quantum gravity - Cosmology and astrophysics - Gravitational waves The coverage of respective topics should be considered rather broadly. Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, this year's meeting is organized in a mixed local/remote formula. The sessions will be transmitted online to integrate remote participants with local ones. There is the limit of 40 local participants to be physically present in Lodz. We would particularly welcome students participants if we are oversubscribed. There is no registration fee and the organizers cannot provide travel or accommodation refunds. Some financial support may be available for Ph.D. students and sudents. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Advances In Computational Relativity - ICERM@BROWN --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/07/31/advances-in-computational-re… Starting: 2020-09-09 to 2020-12-11 Location: Providence, RI, USA Additional Information: https://icerm.brown.edu/programs/sp-f20/ Contact: sfield[AT]umassd.edu This is a second announcement of the semester program at ICERM (Brown University) in Providence titled "Advances in Computational Relativity". Due to COVID-19, we'll be moving this program primarily online. Workshops will run as scheduled online using Zoom but workshop speakers and participants will not travel to ICERM. Semester-long activities, including working groups and seminars, will include a significant online component as well. ICERM will only be able to physically host 16-20 people, and only extended visitors spending 1-3 months in residence Please apply using the link "Apply with Cube" at the program website if you would like to participate in workshops and/or semester-long activities. This semester program aims to foster cross-disciplinary collaborations involving mathematicians, statisticians and the relativity community with the goals of: (i) work towards solving some of the most pressing mathematical modeling, numerical simulation, and data analysis issues facing the gravitational wave community, (ii) fostering an environment for the deep collaboration and cross-pollination of ideas between mathematicians, statisticians, and the relativity community, (iii) creating new subfields within computational mathematics that focus on important, pressing issues related to gravitational waves. Although the program will run over the entire Fall 2020 semester with several researchers staying the semester at ICERM, researchers are welcome to participate at any convenient block of time. In addition, there will be a week-long workshop once every month organized by topic. Dates and workshop titles appear below: 9/14: Workshop 1: "Advances and Challenges in Computational Relativity." (with a focus on gravitational waves from compact objects) 10/5: Workshop 2: "Mathematical and Computational Approaches for solving the source-free Einstein field equations." 10/26: Workshop 3: "Mathematical and Computational Approaches for the Einstein field equations with matter fields" 11/16: Workshop 4: "Statistical methods for the detection, classification, and inference of relativistic objects" Scientific Organizing Committee: Stefanos Aretakis, UToronto Doug Arnold, UMN Manuela Campanelli, RIT Scott Field, UMass Dartmouth Jonathan Gair, AEI Jae-Hun Jung, SUNY Buffalo Gaurav Khanna, UMass Dartmouth Stephen Lau, UNM Steve Liebling, LIU Deirdre Shoemaker, GTech Jared Speck, Vanderbilt Saul Teukolsky, Cornell +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Postdoc Position in Numerical Relativity, Jena, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17355 Deadline: 2020-09-14 Location: Jena, Germany Additional Information: http://www.tpi.uni-jena.de Contact: lisann.schmidt[AT]uni-jena.de Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position in numerical general relativity at the University of Jena. The appointment is associated with the research group of Prof. Bernd Bruegmann at the Theoretical Physics Institute Jena. There is the opportunity to participate in a wide range of research activities, including the Research Training Group 2522 "Strong Dynamics and Criticality in Quantum and Gravitational Systems". The group is also part of the computational relativity (CoRe) collaboration. The position is funded by DFG for two years. An extension may be possible depending on performance and availability of funds. The successful candidate is expected to work on numerical relativity and associated computational and mathematical methods. This project is embedded in the larger context of compact binaries and gravitational wave science. Please submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae with a list of publications, a brief description of research interests, and a list of three potential referees, who may be contacted separately. Applications should be received no later than September 14, 2020, but will be considered until the position is filled. Starting date is e.g. November 2020. In a situation where two candidates have otherwise equal qualifications, preference will be given to handicapped applicants. Please send applications as a single PDF with "Postdoc NumRel" in the subject line to: lisann.schmidt[AT]uni-jena.de Lisann Schmidt Theoretical Physics Institute University of Jena Max Wien Platz 1 D-07743 Jena Germany http://www.tpi.uni-jena.de +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoc position, Fukuoka, Japan ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17365 Deadline: 2020-08-14 Location: Fukouka, JAPAN Additional Information: http://www.phys.kyushu-u.ac.jp/koho/kobo/pdf/postdoc_spacephys.pdf Contact: yamamoto[AT]phys.kyushu-u.ac.jp Public Recruitment of Academic Researchers (Postoc) 1. Number of positions: Academic researcher (fixed term part-time staff): 1 2. Affiliation: 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan, Theoretical Astrophysics Laboratory, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Kyushu University 3. Specialism: Theoretical physics (applicant should be able to work in the intersection between quantum information / quantum foundations and gravitation and cosmology) 4. Qualification for application: Applicants must have a PhD degree or be expected to receive one by the expected start date. 5. Working conditions: Monthly salary: About 300,000 yen Insurance: Social insurance through the Japan Health Insurance Association (health insurance, pension), employment insurance, and industrial injury insurance. Allowances (commuting allowance, housing allowance, etc.) and severance benefit are not paid. Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and year-end and New Year holidays 6: Period of employment: From October 1, 2020, until the end of September 2021 7. Application deadline: August 14, 2020 (Fri) *Applications will be closed as soon as an appropriate candidate is found. 8. Documents for submission: Please email documents (1) to (6) to yamamot_at_phys.kyushu-u.ac.jp (replace "_at_" with "@") as a single PDF file in the following order, with the subject "Application for Theoretical Astrophysics Academic Researcher." If you do not receive an email confirming receipt within 24 hours, please contact us. (1) Resume (2) List of published paper (specify three main papers) (3) Research history (4) Research plan (5) Name and contact information of two people who can provide references for the applicant (6) Main papers (papers stamped in (2)) 9. Inquiries: Kazuhiro Yamamoto, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan Phone: +81-92-802-4047 e-mail: yamamot_at_phys.kyushu-u.ac.jp (replace "_at_" with "@") +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. BS/Master/PhD Programs in Physics, Famagusta, Cyprus ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/07/22/bs-master-phd-programs-in-ph… Deadline: 2030-08-22 Location: Famagusta, Cyprus Additional Information: https://physics.emu.edu.tr/en Contact: physics[AT]emu.edu.tr The department of Physics of Eastern Mediterranean University (Famagusta, Cyprus) offers BS and Master and PhD degrees in Physics. The objectives of the BS(Four-year)/MS(two-year)/PhD (four-year) programs in physics are, within a physics curriculum, to provide the students with knowledge of the advanced and modern physics. The program develops mathematical, computational, and experimental methods used in a wide range of topics in physics, such as general relativity, quantum field theory, quantum gravity, statistical mechanics, string theory, quantum computation, biophysics, liquid crystal physics etc. The graduate students will be integrated from the very beginning into the physics groups of the department, and are expected to write a master/PhD theses during the second/third year. All the lectures will be given in English. A limited number of scholarships & fellowships are available. For more information, please visit EMU-PHYSICS DEPARTMENT'S WEBSITE. and our Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/EMUPHYSCHEM/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Workshop on Advances and Challenges in Computational Relativity ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/07/31/workshop-on-advances-and-cha… Additional Information: https://icerm.brown.edu/programs/sp-f20/w1/ We would like to invite you to the first workshop as part of the semester-long program "Advances in Computational Relativity". This first workshop will provide an overview of both state-of-the-art and open challenges drawing from multiple themes (theory, analysis of the equations, computation, and data analysis) within the broad context of Einstein's general relativity theory. Many of the talks will focus on the computation of gravitational radiation from compact bodies using numerical and analytical approaches for both current and future detectors. Speakers will draw from physics, astronomy, and applied and pure mathematics. Due to COVID-19, this workshop will be held online. Please apply using the link "Apply with Cube" at the workshop website (https://icerm.brown.edu/programs/sp-f20/w1/) if you would like to participate in this workshop. Program Organizing Committee: Douglas Arnold, U. Minnesota Scott Field, UMass Dartmouth Gaurav Khanna, UMass Dartmouth Deirdre Shoemaker, Georgia Tech Saul Teukolsky, Cornell Niels Warburton, UC Dublin Barry Wardell, UC Dublin ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Presision 2020: Online Undergraduate (Pre-PhD) Physics Symposium ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17377 Additional Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-FFlgzmcgg4f7BS-bZRkYPPPteird4Io… Submit abstracts for the symposium organized by students of Presidency University Kolkata. Only students who have not started their PhD as of May 2020 can apply. First year IPhD students are eligible. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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[Hyperspace-list] Hyperspace Bulletin for July 2020
by hyperspace＠itp.uni-frankfurt.de 02 Jul '20

02 Jul '20

########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Online Workshop: Testing General Relativity using Gravitational Waves. 2. Jobs 2.1. Visiting Professorship at Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics, Kyoto, Japan 2.2. Postdoc position in Foundations of Physics, Munich, Germany 2.3. Royal Society and STFC 5-year Fellowships, University of Sheffield, UK 3. News 3.1. The Twentieth Release of the Einstein Toolkit 3.2. Harvard Mini-Workshop on the Foundations of Thermodynamics ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Online Workshop: Testing General Relativity using Gravitational Waves. --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17342 Starting: 2020-08-13 to 2020-08-14 Location: Additional Information: http://events.iitgn.ac.in/2020/TGRGW/ Contact: sudiptas[AT]iitgn.ac.in The gravity groups at Indian Institute of the Cultivation Science (IACS) and Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar (IITGN) are jointly organizing a two-day Online workshop titled "Testing General Relativity using Gravitational Waves" on 13th and 14th August 2020. The aim of the workshop is to understand the constraints on physics beyond general relativity from the gravitational wave observations. Speakers: Prof. K G Arun, Chennai Mathematical Institute, Chennai, India Prof. Enrico Barausse, Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati (SISSA) , Trieste, Italy Prof. Sukanta Bose, The Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune, India Prof. Vitor Cardoso, Center for Astrophysics & Gravitation, Instituto Superior Tecnico (IST), Lisbon, Portugal. Prof. Badri Krishnan. Albert Einstein Institute (AEI), Hannover, Germany. Prof. Ajith Parameswaran, International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS), Bengaluru, India. Organizing Committee: Sumanta Chakraborty, IACS, Kolkata and Sudipta Sarkar, IIT Gandhinagar. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Visiting Professorship at Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics, Kyoto, Japan ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17326 Deadline: 2020-08-01 Location: Kyoto, Japan Additional Information: https://www.yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/news/n326?lang=en-GB Contact: director[AT]yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp Visiting Professorship at Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics, Kyoto University, invites applications and/or nominations for a visiting-professorship in the field of theoretical physics for the period from 1 April, 2022 to 31 March, 2023. The appointment will be made for three months (or more). The salary will be determined according to the pay scale of Kyoto University. The deadline for applications or nominations is 1st August, 2020. A letter of application should be accompanied by a curriculum vitae and a list of publications. In addition, please inform us regarding all possible periods of stay at YITP. All correspondence should be addressed to: Prof. Sinya Aoki Director Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics Kyoto University Kyoto 606-8502, JAPAN e-mail: director[AT]yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoc position in Foundations of Physics, Munich, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17332 Deadline: 2020-07-01 Location: LMU, Munich, Germany Additional Information: https://www.mcmp.philosophie.uni-muenchen.de/news/post_doc_asc_2020/index.h… Contact: daniele.oriti[AT]physik.lmu.de The Arnold Sommerfeld Center for Theoretical Physics (ASC) and the Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy (MCMP) at LMU Munich seek applications for a 1-year postdoctoral position. The successful applicant is expected to collaborate with Prof. Stephan Hartmann and Dr. Daniele Oriti on the FQXi-funded project "The Epistemic Nature of Physical Laws: From Intelligent Agents to Quantum Gravity and Cosmology".We are especially interested in candidates with research interest in philosophy of science, epistemology or foundations of physics (especially in the contexts of quantum gravity, foundations of quantum mechanics, and fundamental cosmology). Application deadline: July 1 2020 For more information and details see: https://www.mcmp.philosophie.uni-muenchen.de/news/post_doc_asc_2020/index.h… +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Royal Society and STFC 5-year Fellowships, University of Sheffield, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17344 Deadline: 2020-07-15 Location: Sheffield, UK Additional Information: https://maths.dept.shef.ac.uk/maths/group_info_13.html Contact: s.c.gielen[AT]sheffield.ac.uk The School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Sheffield plans to support applications for five-year fellowships in 2020/21, in particular for the University Research Fellowship funded by the Royal Society and for the Ernest Rutherford Fellowship funded by the Science and Technology Facilities Council. These are advanced fellowships targeting early career scientists with some postdoctoral experience, who have the potential to become leaders in their field. Details about these fellowships and the application procedure can be found on the following websites: https://royalsociety.org/grants-schemes-awards/grants/university-research/ https://stfc.ukri.org/funding/research-grants/funding-opportunities/funding… https://stfc.ukri.org/funding/fellowships/ernest-rutherford-fellowship/ The application deadline for the University Research Fellowship is 3 September 2020, and the deadline for the Ernest Rutherford Fellowship is 17 September 2020. Current members of the School working on Cosmology, Relativity and Gravitation (CRAG) include Sam Dolan, Steffen Gielen, Carsten van de Bruck and Elizabeth Winstanley. Our current research focuses on cosmology and general relativity, black hole physics, quantum field theory on curved spacetime and quantum gravity. We are interested in supporting research proposals that complement our existing research. Expressions of interest should be sent to Dr Steffen Gielen at the address s.c.gielen[AT]sheffield.ac.uk. They should include a full CV and publication list, but a research proposal is not necessary at this stage. We will review applications after 15 July and plan to conclude the internal selection process by early August 2020. We are committed to diversity and equality within our community and particularly welcome expressions of interest from minority groups, women, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. The Twentieth Release of the Einstein Toolkit ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/06/02/the-twentieth-release-of-the… Additional Information: http://einsteintoolkit.org/about/releases/ET_2020_05_announcement.html Release Announcement We are pleased to announce the twentieth release (code name "Turing") of the Einstein Toolkit, an open, community developed software infrastructure for relativistic astrophysics. The highlights of this release are: Cactus now supports tracking of data dependencies at runtime using schedule annotations. These can be used to check correctness of a schedule and also to automate data synchronizations between MPI ranks. Two new thorns have been added: - Baikal, a spacetime evolution code using NRPy+ for code generation - BaikalVacuum, a version of Baikal optimized for vacuum only simulations In addition, bug fixes accumulated since the previous release in October 2019 contributed by Eloisa Bentivegna, Erik Schnetter, Federico Cipolletta, Frank Loeffler, Giuseppe Ficarra, Ian Hinder, Jascha Schewtschenko, Ken Sible, Lorenzo Sala, Miguel Zilhao, Philipp Moesta, Roland Haas, Samuel Cupp, Steven R. Brandt, and Zachariah Etienne have been included. The Einstein Toolkit is a collection of software components and tools for simulating and analyzing general relativistic astrophysical systems that builds on numerous software efforts in the numerical relativity community including the spacetime evolution codes Baikal, lean_public, and McLachlan, analysis codes to compute horizon characteristics and gravitational waves, the Carpet AMR infrastructure, and the relativistic magneto-hydrodynamics codes GRHydro and IllinoisGRMHD. The Einstein Toolkit also contains a 1D self-force code. The Einstein Toolkit uses a distributed software model and its different modules are developed, distributed, and supported either by the core team of Einstein Toolkit Maintainers, or by individual groups. Where modules are provided by external groups, the Einstein Toolkit Maintainers provide quality control for modules for inclusion in the toolkit and help coordinate support. The Einstein Toolkit Maintainers currently involve staff and faculty from five different institutions, and host weekly meetings that are open for anyone to join in. Guiding principles for the design and implementation of the toolkit include: open, community-driven software development; well thought-out and stable interfaces; separation of physics software from computational science infrastructure; provision of complete working production code; training and education for a new generation of researchers. For more information about using or contributing to the Einstein Toolkit, or to join the Einstein Toolkit Consortium, please visit our web pages at http://einsteintoolkit.org, or contact the users mailing list users[AT]einsteintoolkit.org. The Einstein Toolkit is primarily supported by NSF 1550551/1550461/1550436/1550514 (Einstein Toolkit Community Integration and Data Exploration). The "Turing" Release Team on behalf of the Einstein Toolkit Consortium (2020-05-31) Roland Haas, Brockton Brendal, William E. Gabella, Beyhan Karakas, Atul Kedia, Shawn G. Rosofsky, Steven R. Brandt, Alois Peter Schaffarczyk, Helvi Witek ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Harvard Mini-Workshop on the Foundations of Thermodynamics ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17346 Additional Information: https://harvardfop.jacobbarandes.com/20200715thermo For the next event in the Harvard Foundations of Physics series, I'm organizing an afternoon mini-workshop on the foundations of thermodynamics (via Zoom): Wednesday, July 15 12-4pm, with informal introductions at 11:45 (East Coast time) https://harvardfop.jacobbarandes.com/20200715thermo (The Zoom link and password will be sent out to those who register: https://forms.gle/dLqx9aQDhty3KEV57) Here's the detailed schedule: 11:45 - 12:00 - Informal introductions 12:00 - 1:00 - Orly Shenker - Hebrew University of Jerusalem - "Is everything physical? The entropy of computation and the computational theory of mind" 1:00 - 2:00 - Katie Robertson - University of Birmingham - "In Search of the Holy Grail: How to Reduce the Second Law of Thermodynamics" 2:00 - 3:00 - Eddy Keming Chen - University of California, San Diego - "Nomic Vagueness, the Past Hypothesis, and Time's Arrow in a Quantum Universe" 3:00 - 4:00 - Open discussion Each talk will be 45 minutes, followed by 15 minutes of discussion. Best wishes, Jacob Barandes -- Department of Physics Harvard University jacobbarandes.com barandes[AT]physics.harvard.edu ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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[Hyperspace-list] Hyperspace Bulletin for June 2020
by hyperspace＠itp.uni-frankfurt.de 02 Jun '20

02 Jun '20

########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Gravitational waves: a new messenger to explore the universe 1.2. 3rd Information Universe Conference, Groningen, The Netherlands 1.3. 23rd Capra Meeting on Radiation Reaction in General Relativity, Austin, Texas 1.4. 13th International Lisa Symposium (remotely) 2. Jobs 2.1. PhD Positions in Cosmology, Space Science and Space Technology (SPACE), Naples, Italy 2.2. Postdoctoral positions at UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico 2.3. PhD position in gravitational waves and numerical relativity at Jena, Germany 2.4. 3 year postdoc position in Geometric Analysis/Mathematical Relativity, Potsdam/Tuebingen, Germany 3. News 3.1. New book "Stumbling Blocks Against Unification" 3.2. Collection: Beyond Spacetime 3.3. Gravity Research Foundation, Awards for Essays for 2020 3.4. COST GWverse: Exchange of researchers working on gravitational-wave and black hole physics 3.5. GRG Editor's Choice: Superstrata 3.6. The Fourth Zeldovich meeting goes virtual 3.7. Cornelius Hoenselaers - sad news 3.8. The Twentieth Release of the Einstein Toolkit ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Gravitational waves: a new messenger to explore the universe --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17223 Starting: 2021-03-01 to 2021-04-09 Location: Institut Henri Poincare', Paris, France Additional Information: https://indico.math.cnrs.fr/category/408/ Contact: GWMess2021[AT]ihp.fr We are pleased to announce the six-week program "Gravitational waves: a new messenger to explore the universe", taking place from March 1 to April 9 2021 at the Institut Henri Poincare' (IHP) in Paris. This program is intended for scientists in the field of gravitational-wave physics and astrophysics, and especially for those who wish to start conducting research in this field. Young researchers (PhD students or postdocs) are therefore particularly encouraged to apply. Scientific activities during the program will include a series of lectures at master/PhD level, seminars, coordinated interdisciplinary exchanges, and afternoons dedicated to junior scientists, who will have the opportunity to present their research. The program will be an occasion to interact with colleagues and students within a convenient and stimulating venue in the center of Paris. The program will also host the fourth annual meeting of the Groupement de Recherche Ondes Gravitationnelles [http://gdrgw.in2p3.fr/] The program is organised in three two-week blocks: 1) March 1-12: theoretical aspects of gravitational-wave science 2) March 15-22: astrophysics and cosmology 3) March 29-April 9 : gravitational-wave detectors and data analysis Applications are now open and should be submitted through the conference website at: https://indico.math.cnrs.fr/event/5761/overview The deadline to apply is September 1st, 2020. The minimal length of participation is one week. However, to foster collaborative interactions, we encourage participants to stay for longer if possible. Due to space and financial constraints, participation to this event is moderated. The IHP provides office space on-site and also provides help finding accommodation. Financial support will be available, the amount depending on the needs of the participants and availability of funds. Please also inform your colleagues who you think might be interested in applying to the program. Sincerely yours, Chiara Caprini, Eric Chassande-Mottin, Guillaume Faye, Filippo Vernizzi, Marta Volonteri +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. 3rd Information Universe Conference, Groningen, The Netherlands --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/05/07/the-3rd-information-universe… Starting: 2020-09-30 to 2020-10-02 Location: Groningen, The Netherlands Additional Information: http://www.informationuniverse.rug.nl/registration.html Contact: informationuniverse[AT]rug.nl A multi-disciplinary conference on the role of information in our universe. Including sessions on (1) The Lambda-CDM tension, Euclid and the Dark Universe (2) Emergent gravity and space-time (3) Quantum computing, neuromorphic computing and machine learning (4) Complexity and chaos in nature and computers. The organizers understand that registering for an international conference is quite a step in these corona virus dominated days. They therefore encourage you to register, without any payment obligation. They can then inform you by e-mail about the status of affairs. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. 23rd Capra Meeting on Radiation Reaction in General Relativity, Austin, Texas --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17262 Starting: 2020-06-22 to 2020-06-26 Location: Austin, Texas (virtual meeting) Additional Information: https://zippy.ph.utexas.edu/relativity/capra23/ Contact: aaron.zimmerman[AT]austin.utexas.edu The Capra meeting is an annual workshop focused on the topic of radiation reaction in general relativity. These workshops bring together experts from across a range of disciplines within relativity, with a focus on modeling extreme mass ratio inspirals (EMRIs). The canonical example of an EMRI is the inspiral of a stellar-mass compact object into a supermassive black hole, and gravitational waves from these systems are a promising target for the LISA satellite mission. The study of radiation reaction and the "self-force" approximation is not limited to EMRIs, and a range of topics and applications to other areas of gravitational physics have been discussed at past Capra meetings. The 23rd Capra meeting will be hosted by the University of Texas at Austin. However, because of the novel coronavirus pandemic, this meeting will be held completely virtually. The meeting will be held June 22-26. The format is yet to be finalized, but the meeting will run over a portion of each day, with times aimed at maximizing participation from multiple time zones. The program will feature a mixture of a few invited talks, shorter contributed talks, and interactive discussion sessions. Contributed talks on all aspects of the radiation reaction problem and the relativistic two-body problem generally are welcome. Unfortunately, we expect a shorter meeting each day as compared to past Capra meetings, and it may not be possible to accommodate all contributed talks. As usual, there will be no registration fees or proceedings. We ask participants to register as soon as possible to help us get a head count. Registration will close June 15. For those who wish to give a contributed talk, please submit a title and abstract by May 25. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. 13th International Lisa Symposium (remotely) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/05/20/13th-international-lisa-symp… Starting: 2020-09-01 to 2020-09-03 Location: Everywhere online Additional Information: http://lisasymposium13.lisamission.org Contact: Michele.Vallisneri[AT]jpl.nasa.gov The 13th International LISA Symposium will take place everywhere online on three afternoons (UTC), on September 1-3, 2020. The symposium will focus on the status of the LISA mission; on the latest developments in its design and technology; on the science (astronomy, astrophysics, cosmology, and fundamental physics) of LISA's millihertz gravitational-wave sources; and on the ensuing challenges in gravitational theory and analysis. We welcome the entire astronomical community to help define and update the unique paths to discovery that will become possible with LISA, and to discuss opportunities for multimessenger astronomy in conjunction with future space and ground facilities. We aim at a widely accessible and inclusive symposium that will gather a diverse audience and provide learning and advancement opportunities at all levels, and especially for early career scientists. We hope to keep participation costs low (or zero). The live program of invited and contributed presentations, panels, and townhalls will be supplemented by prerecorded talks and tutorials, which will be available on the conference website in advance of the symposium. A call for contributed presentations will go out in early June, with a deadline in mid-July; we will circulate the final program by early August. More information will appear soon at the symposium website, http://lisasymposium13.lisamission.org . Best regards, John W. Conklin (SOC Co-Chair) Elena Maria Rossi (SOC Co-Chair) Michele Vallisneri (TOC Chair) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. PhD Positions in Cosmology, Space Science and Space Technology (SPACE), Naples, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/05/11/phd-in-cosmology-space-scien… Deadline: 2020-06-30 Location: Napoli, Italy Additional Information: http://www.ssm.unina.it/en/calls-and-news/ Contact: space[AT]unina.it Opening of six (4-years) positions for the PhD program "Cosmology, Space Science and Space Technology (SPACE)" at the Scuola Superiore Meridionale (Napoli, Italy), which is an international school of higher education and research with a related Institute for Advanced Studies. The school is part of the Italian Public University. The SPACE PhD program combines fundamental researches, such as those in astrophysics, cosmology, general relativity and astroparticle physics with applied researches placed in Space, like aerospace, aerodynamics engineering, material science for extraterrestrial environment. Multidisciplinary and complementary skills are required. The positions are fully-funded with a competitive salary and it benefits from additional funds for research activities in Italy and abroad. The application deadline is 30 June 2020. Call for applications 2020: http://www.ssm.unina.it/en/calls-and-news/ Information on the PhD program and grants, as well as on Ordinary Courses of Scuola Superiore Meridionale, is available at the following link: http://www.ssm.unina.it/en/phd-program-in-cosmology-space-science-space-tec… Information on the Scuola Superiore Meridionale is available at http://www.ssm.unina.it +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoctoral positions at UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17254 Deadline: 2021-12-31 Location: Mexico City, Mexico Additional Information: http://www.nucleares.unam.mx/ Contact: quevedo[AT]nucleares.unam.mx The Department of Gravitation and Field Theory at the Institute for Nuclear Sciences of UNAM, has openings, twice a year, for postdoctoral fellows in its fields of study. The positions are for one year, renewable for a second one, depending upon funding and performance, and they carry a competitive monthly stipend, as well as basic health insurance for the postdoctoral fellow and his/her dependents. The positions are open to researchers from any part of the world, independently of ethnicity, religion and gender. The department lines of research include classical and quantum aspects of gravitation, numerical relativity, cosmology, mathematical physics, quantum field theory, lattice QCD, biophysics, and complex systems. The permanent members are Miguel Alcubierre, Wolfgang Bietenholz, Yuri Bonder, Chryssomalis Chryssomalakos, Celia Escamilla-Rivera, Jemal Guven, Dario Nunez, Nestor Ortiz, Hernando Quevedo, Marcos Rosenbaum, Marcelo Salgado, Christopher Stephens, Daniel Sudarsky, Roberto Sussman, and Alexander Turbiner -- there is also a number of postdoctoral fellows and graduate students. Applications are reviewed in late January, for positions starting in September of the same year, and in late May, for positions starting in February of the next year. The successful candidates should have received a PhD in Physics, or closely related fields, no longer than 3 years before the starting date of the position. We strongly encourage interested persons to apply throughout the year, by sending, in a single pdf file, their CV and research plan, while also arranging for three letters of recommendation to be sent to: quevedo[AT]nucleares.unam.mx with copy to fengari[AT]nucleares.unam.mx Contact: Quevedo, Hernando (quevedo[AT]nucleares.unam.mx) Letters of Reference should be sent to: quevedo[AT]nucleares.unam.mx +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. PhD position in gravitational waves and numerical relativity at Jena, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/05/14/phd-position-in-gravitationa… Deadline: 2020-07-01 Location: Jena, Germany Additional Information: https://www.physik.uni-jena.de/TPIJobs Contact: sebastiano.bernuzzi[AT]uni-jena.de Applications are invited for one PhD position in the field of gravitational waves and numerical relativity at the University of Jena. The position is associated with the research group of Prof. Sebastiano Bernuzzi at the Theoretical Physics Institute Jena and funded by Jena FSU. The successful candidate is expected to work on the topic of compact binaries in general relativity, including computational aspects in numerical relativity, gravitational waveform modeling and data-analysis applications. The group is part of the Virgo Collaboration and there is the possibility to join and participate to the LIGO-Virgo gravitational-wave astronomy programme. The group is also part of the computational relativity (CoRe) collaboration. Candidates with interest in analytical and numerical relativity, computational astrophysics, gravitational-wave modeling and data analysis are particularly encouraged to apply. Please submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae with a list of publications, a brief description of research interests, and a list of one to three potential referees, who may be contacted separately. Applications should be received by July 1st, 2020, but will be considered until the positions are filled. Starting date can be as early as September 2020. Please send applications to: sebastiano.bernuzzi[AT]uni-jena.de Theoretisch-Physikalisches Institut Friedrich-Schiller-Universitaet Jena Max Wien Platz 1 D-07743 Jena, Germany Please use the string Application for PhD position - SURNAME NAME in the Email subject and send a single PDF file for all your documents. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. 3 year postdoc position in Geometric Analysis/Mathematical Relativity, Potsdam/Tuebingen, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/05/25/3-year-postdoc-position-in-g… Deadline: 2020-06-30 Location: Potsdam/Tuebingen, Germany Additional Information: https://www.dropbox.com/s/1sw1hj6jsp1bvnr/ausschreibung_en.pdf?dl=0 Contact: cederbaum[AT]math.uni-tuebingen.de We are jointly offering a full time Postdoc Position in Mathematics for 3 years at the interface between Geometric Analysis and Mathematical Relativity, starting from October 01, 2020 or at a slightly earlier or later date to be negotiated by the successful candidate. The appointment is limited to 3 years and will be split equally between the University of Potsdam (in the Partial Differential Equation group led by Jan Metzger) and the University of Tuebingen (in the Differential Geometry and Mathematical Relativity group led by Carla Cederbaum). The order of the appointments in Potsdam and Tuebingen is negotiable. The successful applicant is expected to participate in and facilitate continuous scientific exchange between the two research groups. The position is part of our joint project Geometrically defined asymptotic coordinates in General Relativity funded by the priority programme Geometry at Infinity. The closing date is June 30, 2020. Please find more details in the job advertisement under the link on the top. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. New book "Stumbling Blocks Against Unification" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/05/03/new-book-stumbling-blocks-ag… Additional Information: https://www.worldscientific.com/worldscibooks/10.1142/11738 A new book on some persistent problems in theoretical physics: "Stumbling Blocks Against Unification", by Matej Pavsic, published by World Scientific. The book is meant to provide a concise formulation and proposed solutions to a number of obstacles in the attempts to arrive at quantum gravity and unification of interactions. From the puiblisher info: The history is full of misconceptions that opposed the progress of physics. The book starts with reviewing some historical cases, such as the arguments against the Earth rotation, or the famous problem of 3/4 in the theory of electromagnetic mass of electron. After having pointed out that misconceptions have been common in the history of physics, it is argued that they must be present today as well. In fact, it is now commonly being realized that in the last forty years there has been no significant progress in the fundamental theoretical physics. A reason certainly lies in certain stumbling blocks on our way towards the unification of interaction and of gravity with quantum mechanics. The author discusses what he perceives as some persisting misconceptions that have not yet been recognized as such by physics community in general. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Collection: Beyond Spacetime ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/05/06/collection-beyond-spacetime-… Additional Information: http://www.beyondspacetime.net We draw your attention to the publication to the collection of essays, "Beyond Spacetime: The Foundations of Quantum Gravity". Blurb: "One of the greatest challenges in fundamental physics is to reconcile quantum mechanics and general relativity in a theory of quantum gravity. A successful theory would have profound consequences for our understanding of space, time, and matter. This collection of essays written by eminent physicists and philosophers discusses these consequences and examines the most important conceptual questions among philosophers and physicists in their search for a quantum theory of gravity. Comprising three parts, the book explores the emergence of classical spacetime, the nature of time, and important questions of the interpretation, metaphysics, and epistemology of quantum gravity. These essays will appeal to both physicists and philosophers of science working on problems in foundational physics, specifically that of quantum gravity." With contributions from: Daniele Oriti, Suddhasattwa Brahma, Robert H. Brandenberger, Daniel Harlow, Carlo Rovelli, Fay Dowker, Lee Smolin, Henrique Gomes, David Wallace, Richard Dawid, Sebastian De Haro, Radin Dardashti, Sean Gryb, Karim Thebault, Tiziana Vistarini, Ko Sanders. See here: https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/beyond-spacetime/C60E7E67C9A747ECAA42E… Nick Huggett, Keizo Matsubara, and Christian Wuethrich ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. Gravity Research Foundation, Awards for Essays for 2020 ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/05/14/gravity-research-foundation-… Additional Information: http://www.gravityresearchfoundation.org GRAVITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION PO BOX 81389 WELLESLEY HILLS MA 02481-0004 USA Roger W. Babson Founder George M. Rideout, Jr. President The trustees are pleased to announce the Awards for Essays for 2020. 1. $4,000 - The Noise of Gravitons by Maulik Parikh[1][2], Frank Wilczek[1][3][4][5], and George Zahariade[2], [1]Department of Physics, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287, [2]Beyond: Center for Fundamental Concepts in Science, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287, [3]Department of Physics, Stockholm University, Stockholm SE-106 91, Sweden, [4]Center for Theoretical Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, [5]Wilczek Quantum Center, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China; e-mail: maulik.parikh[AT]asu.edu, frank.wilczek[AT]asu.edu, george.zahariade[AT]asu.edu 2. $1,250 - Lorentzian Quintessential Inflation by David Benisty[1][2] and Eduardo I. Guendelman[1][2][3], [1]Physics Department, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer- Sheva 84105, Israel, [2]Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies (FIAS), Ruth-Moufang- Strasse 1, 60438 Frankfurt am Main, Germany, [3]Bahamas Advanced Study Institute and Conferences, 4A Ocean Heights, Hill View Circle, Stella Maris, Long Island, The Bahamas; e-mail: benidav[AT]post.bgu.ac.il, guendel[AT]bgu.ac.il 3. $1,000 - A Proof of the Strong Cosmic Censorship Conjecture by Shahar Hod, The Ruppin Academic Center, Emeq Hefer 40250, Israel and The Hadassah Institute, Jerusalem 91010, Israel; e-mail: shaharhod[AT]gmail.com 4. $750 - Cosmological Constant in Coherent Quantum Gravity by Craig Hogan, University of Chicago, 5640 S. Ellis Ave., Chicago, IL 60637 and Fermilab; e-mail: craighogan[AT]uchicago.edu 5. $500 - Principle of Equivalence at Planck Scales and the Zero-Point-Length of Spacetime - A Synergistic Description of Quantum Matter and Geometry by T. Padmanabhan, IUCAA, Pune University Campus, Ganeshkhind, Pune - 411 077, India; e-mail: paddy[AT]iucaa.in Selected for Honorable Mention this year were (listed in alphabetical order): Charis Anastopoulos and Konstantina Savvidou; Sebastian Bahamonde, Mir Faizal, James Q. Quach, and Richard A. Norte; Rabin Banerjee; John D. Barrow; Jens Boos; Michael Creutz; A. Danehkar; Camilla Danielski and Nicola Tamanini; Saurya Das; Aharon Davidson and Tomer Ygael; Douglas Edmonds, Djordje Minic, and Tatsu Takeuchi; Roberto Emparan; Arthur E. Fischer; Wen-Cong Gan and Fu-Wen Shu; D. Grumiller, M.M. Sheikh-Jabbari and C. Zwikel; Gregory W. Horndeski; Ted Jacobson and Phuc Nguyen; Qing-Quan Jiang, Yan Han, and Jin Pu; Jose Beltran Jimenez, Dario Bettoni, and Philippe Brax; Barak Kol; Alexey S. Koshelev, K. Sravan Kumar, and Alexei A. Starobinsky; Amitabha Lahiri; Giuseppe Gaetano Luciano and Luciano Petruzziello; Rodrigo Maier; Philip D. Mannheim; Jun Nian and Leopoldo A. Pando Zayas; Marius Oltean, Hossein Bazrafshan Moghaddam, and Richard J. Epp; Murat Ozer; M. B. Paranjape; M. A. Perez-Garcia and Joseph Silk; Fabrizio Pinto; Edgar Shaghoulian; Tejinder P. Singh; Douglas Singleton; Ram Gopal Vishwakarma; Jenny Wagner. This announcement and abstracts of award-winning and honorable mention essays are posted on our web site, http://www.gravityresearchfoundation.org. The five award-winning essays are also posted on our web site and will be published in the October 2020 SPECIAL ISSUE of the International Journal of Modern Physics D (IJMPD). ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. COST GWverse: Exchange of researchers working on gravitational-wave and black hole physics ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17280 Additional Information: https://gwverse.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/stsms/ In the context of the European COST Action CA16104 on Gravitational waves, black holes and fundamental physics (GWverse), grants for short term scientific missions (STSMs) are available. We are inviting you to submit proposals for STMSs starting after July 1, 2020 and ending before Jan 31, 2021 (applications outside this timeframe will be discarded). This call closes on June 30, 2020. All proposals will be reviewed and the results will be announced by July 7, 2020. The selection committee will take into account the geographical distribution of host and home institution, matching of funds by the host, the scientific proposal and the experience of the applicant (preference is given to Early Career Investigators). Successful applicants will be expected to join as members of one (or more) of the Action's Working Groups. STSM recipients should acknowledge the COST Action in any publication or talks, through the use of the COST logo and the statement "The authors would like to acknowledge networking support by the COST Action GWverse CA16104". STSMs are a great opportunity for all scientists within the COST Action to exchange visits, nurture collaborations, or develop new ones. Further details are available at the GWverse webpage: https://gwverse.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/stsms/ If you have any question, please contact the STSM Coordinator Andreja Gomboc: andreja.gomboc[at]ung.si ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.5. GRG Editor's Choice: Superstrata ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/05/28/grg-editors-choice-superstra… Additional Information: https://www.springer.com/gp/livingreviews/relativity/grg-editors-choice In each volume of the journal General Relativity and Gravitation (GRG), a few articles are marked as "Editor's Choice". The primary criteria is original, high-quality research that is of wide interest within the community. This recent publication deserves special attention: Masaki Shigemori, "Superstrata", Gen Relativ Gravit 52, 51 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10714-020-02698-8 Invited review for the Topical Collection "The Fuzzball Paradigm" (Eds. Samir D. Mathur, David Turton and Amitabh Virmani). Please, browse all Editor's Choice articles at: https://www.springer.com/gp/livingreviews/relativity/grg-editors-choice Frank Schulz Publishing Editor GRG ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.6. The Fourth Zeldovich meeting goes virtual ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/05/31/the-fourth-zeldovich-meeting… Additional Information: http://icranet.org/zeldovich4 In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 4th Zeldovich meeting will be held virtually, on 7-11 September 2020, with ICRANet and the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus as organizers and hosts. All participants registered so far are confirmed. The participation will be free of charge. The registration deadline is extended until 31 of July 2020. The abstract submission deadline is extended until 15 of August 2020. The proceedings of the meeting will be published in Astronomy Reports journal. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.7. Cornelius Hoenselaers - sad news ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17303 Additional Information: Cornelius Hoenselaers died on May 30, 2020. He was well known for his work on��exact solutions of Einstein's equations in the 1970s and 1980s. His probably��best remembered professional achievement will be the co-authorship of the second��edition of "Exact solutions" by Stephani et al. His friends will also remember his lifelong love of all things Japanese; he was a fluent Japanese speaker. We��will miss his bright mind and jolly company. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.8. The Twentieth Release of the Einstein Toolkit ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/06/02/the-twentieth-release-of-the… Additional Information: http://einsteintoolkit.org/about/releases/ET_2020_05_announcement.html Release Announcement We are pleased to announce the twentieth release (code name "Turing") of the Einstein Toolkit, an open, community developed software infrastructure for relativistic astrophysics. The highlights of this release are: Cactus now supports tracking of data dependencies at runtime using schedule annotations. These can be used to check correctness of a schedule and also to automate data synchronizations between MPI ranks. Two new thorns have been added: - Baikal, a spacetime evolution code using NRPy+ for code generation - BaikalVacuum, a version of Baikal optimized for vacuum only simulations In addition, bug fixes accumulated since the previous release in October 2019 contributed by Eloisa Bentivegna, Erik Schnetter, Federico Cipolletta, Frank Loeffler, Giuseppe Ficarra, Ian Hinder, Jascha Schewtschenko, Ken Sible, Lorenzo Sala, Miguel Zilhao, Philipp Moesta, Roland Haas, Samuel Cupp, Steven R. Brandt, and Zachariah Etienne have been included. The Einstein Toolkit is a collection of software components and tools for simulating and analyzing general relativistic astrophysical systems that builds on numerous software efforts in the numerical relativity community including the spacetime evolution codes Baikal, lean_public, and McLachlan, analysis codes to compute horizon characteristics and gravitational waves, the Carpet AMR infrastructure, and the relativistic magneto-hydrodynamics codes GRHydro and IllinoisGRMHD. The Einstein Toolkit also contains a 1D self-force code. The Einstein Toolkit uses a distributed software model and its different modules are developed, distributed, and supported either by the core team of Einstein Toolkit Maintainers, or by individual groups. Where modules are provided by external groups, the Einstein Toolkit Maintainers provide quality control for modules for inclusion in the toolkit and help coordinate support. The Einstein Toolkit Maintainers currently involve staff and faculty from five different institutions, and host weekly meetings that are open for anyone to join in. Guiding principles for the design and implementation of the toolkit include: open, community-driven software development; well thought-out and stable interfaces; separation of physics software from computational science infrastructure; provision of complete working production code; training and education for a new generation of researchers. For more information about using or contributing to the Einstein Toolkit, or to join the Einstein Toolkit Consortium, please visit our web pages at http://einsteintoolkit.org, or contact the users mailing list users[AT]einsteintoolkit.org. The Einstein Toolkit is primarily supported by NSF 1550551/1550461/1550436/1550514 (Einstein Toolkit Community Integration and Data Exploration). The "Turing" Release Team on behalf of the Einstein Toolkit Consortium (2020-05-31) Roland Haas, Brockton Brendal, William E. Gabella, Beyhan Karakas, Atul Kedia, Shawn G. Rosofsky, Steven R. Brandt, Alois Peter Schaffarczyk, Helvi Witek ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Quantum spacetime and the Renormalization Group, Odense, Denmark 1.2. Mathematical perspectives of gravitation beyond the vacuum regime, Vienna, Austria 1.3. New CFP - Sixth Spacetime Conference 1.4. Long-term workshop "Gravity and Cosmology 2021", Kyoto, Japan 1.5. Gravity - The Next Generation, Kyoto, Japan 2. Jobs 2.1. Joint Postdoctoral Fellowship in Quantum Information/Quantum Gravity at The University of Hong Kong and The University of Oxford 2.2. Postdoc position in Gravitational Waves and Computational Relativity, Jena, Germany 2.3. PhD studentship in cosmology, Szczecin, Poland 2.4. Postdoc position in Quantum Gravity, Munich, Germany 2.5. PhD position in general relativity at Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands 3. News 3.1. Introductory textbook "Elements of General Relativity" 3.2. Lectures on GR 3.3. News on the Chalonge De Vega School ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Quantum spacetime and the Renormalization Group, Odense, Denmark --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17158 Starting: 2020-10-12 to 2020-10-16 Location: Odense, Denmark (or online) Additional Information: https://www.cp3-origins.dk/quantum-spacetime-and-the-renormalization-group/ Contact: eichhorn[AT]cp3.sdu.dk This is the fifth in a series of workshops on Quantum Spacetime and the Renormalization Group, bringing together researchers exploring a broad range of research avenues in Quantum Gravity, including, but not limited to, Asymptotically Safe Gravity, Causal and Euclidean Dynamical Triangulations, Causal Sets, Group Field Theories, Spin Foam models and Tensor Models. Previous installments took place at the Perimeter Institute in 2014, at Nordita in 2015, at the Lorentz Center in Leiden in 2017 and in Bad Honnef in 2018. The main goals of the workshop are - contributing to sharpening the major conceptual and technical open questions of the field and identifying routes to answer these. - triggering new collaborations, in particular between researchers from neighboring communities, enabling a fruitful exchange of ideas and transfer of knowledge. - providing in particular young researchers with a comprehensive overview of the most pressing questions in the field and motivating them to tackle these from new angles. - producing novel ideas how to bridge the gap between a fundamental theory of quantum gravity and observations and triggering new developments towards observational tests of quantum gravity. Due to COVID-19, it could become necessary to organize the workshop in an online format. The dates October 12-16, 2020, would remain the same in this case. The organizers are planning to make the decision about the format of the workshop (traditional or online) by the end of July, to allow sufficient time for travel arrangements in case the workshop can go ahead as originally planned. Application for participation is now possible following the link on the webpage of the workshop. All applicants for participation will be informed about the outcome of their application by the end of July. Please do not under any circumstances make any travel arrangements before you have received official confirmation of your successful registration and of the format of the workshop. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. Mathematical perspectives of gravitation beyond the vacuum regime, Vienna, Austria --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17162 Starting: 2021-02-01 to 2021-03-12 Location: Vienna, Austria Additional Information: https://www.esi.ac.at/events/e388/ Contact: jeremie.joudioux[AT]aei.mpg.de Organizers: Hakan Andreasson (Gothenburg), David Fajman (Vienna), Jeremie Joudioux (Potsdam), Todd Oliynyk (Monash). We would like to announce the program "Mathematical perspectives of gravitation beyond the vacuum regime" to be held from Feb. 01, 2021, to March 15, 2021, at the Erwin Schroedinger International Institute for Mathematics and Physics in Vienna, Austria. This program is the sequel of the workshop organized at the ESI in 2017 on Vlasov matter. The focus is on self-gravitating matter models that include kinetic, fluid, elastic and field theoretical models. The main aim of the program is to drive progress by connecting researchers working on different matter models in general relativity and in Newtonian gravity, and by advertising open problems that can serve as an entry point for researchers from other areas. For further information, see the website. Over the course of the program, two main events will take place: 1 A spring school (Feb. 15-19, 2021) on matter models in relativity. Lectures on the Einstein-Vlasov system, on the relativistic Vlasov-Maxwell system, on relativistic fluids, and on elasticity will be offered. 2 A workshop (Feb. 22-26, 2021) on recent advances in the field. *Please note that attendance is limited at all times to 60 participants. Hence, the attendance to the spring school and the workshop is limited to 60 persons.* *Limited support is available for the accommodation of students and post-docs. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. New CFP - Sixth Spacetime Conference --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/04/11/new-cfp-sixth-spacetime-conf… Starting: 2020-09-28 to 2020-10-01 Location: Albena (famous Black Sea resort near Varna), Bulgaria Additional Information: http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/conferences/2020/ Contact: 2020conference(a)minkowskiinstitute.org New Call for Papers Sixth International Conference on the Nature and Ontology of Spacetime Due to the present situation the conference will be held on 28 September - 1 October 2020 The Scientific Organizing Committee invites papers from physicists, philosophers of physics and philosophers on any topic related to the nature and ontology of spacetime. As there is no main theme of the sixth spacetime conference a number of special sessions have been suggested by colleagues (http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/conferences/2020/call.html) - Nature of time - Flow of time; Becoming (continuation of the Special Session on Becoming and the panel discussion at the Second Hermann Minkowski Meeting on the Foundations of Spacetime Physics on Wednesday, May 15, 2019) - Is spacetime a real (physical) four-dimensional entity or a mathematical concept? - Open Questions in Spacetime Physics - The controversy over Relativistic Mass - The problem with the gravitational energy-momentum pseudotensor in general relativity - should we have a closer look at the fact that the mathematical formalism of general relativity does not yield a proper tensor of the gravitational energy-momentum? - What is the difference between matter and geometry in general relativity, semi-classical gravity, and quantum gravity? - Do Black Holes Actually Exist? - Is there a conflict between relativity and quantum mechanics? - Quantum Gravity: Where do we stand? Depending on the number of colleagues participating in a special session, we plan to publish a volume with the talks presented at the session, which will include constructive criticism and the replies of the authors. Contributed papers in the form of extended abstracts of between one and two pages should be emailed to 2020conference(a)minkowskiinstitute.org by August 1, 2020. Submissions will be reviewed and notification of acceptance will be sent on August 17, 2020. Scientific Organizing Committee: Dennis Dieks (Utrecht University) Mauro Dorato (University of Rome Three) George F. R. Ellis (University of Cape Town) Robert Geroch (University of Chicago) Eleanor Knox (King's College London) Vesselin Petkov (Minkowski Institute, Montreal) Steven Savitt (University of British Columbia) Anguel Stefanov (Bulgarian Academy of Sciences) James Owen Weatherall (University of California, Irvine) Christian Wuethrich (University of Geneva) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. Long-term workshop "Gravity and Cosmology 2021", Kyoto, Japan --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17190 Starting: 2021-05-24 to 2021-06-25 Location: Kyoto, Japan Additional Information: https://www2.yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/~gc2021/index.php Contact: gc2021[AT]yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp We are going to have a long-term workshop "Gravity and Cosmology 2021" (GC2021) from May 24 to June 25, 2021 at Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics (YITP), Kyoto, Japan. This is one of series of long-term workshops held at YITP. The aim of the workshop is to gather researchers playing the leading roles in gravity and cosmology, and to have active discussions on the current problems and future directions. The registration will open around October 2020 at the GC2021 website https://www2.yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/~gc2021/index.php . We look forward to having you in Kyoto. SOC: Masaki Ando (Tokyo), Emanuele Berti (Johns Hopkins), Rong-Gen Cai (ITP CAS), Vitor Cardoso (CENTRA), Antonio De Felice (YITP), Claudia de Rham (Imperial), Nathalie Deruelle (APC), Ruth Durrer (Geneva), Roberto Emparan (Barcelona), Ruth Gregory (Duhram), Renata Kallosh (Stanford), Eiichiro Komatsu (Max-Planck Inst.), Andrei Linde (Stanford), Shinji Mukohyama (YITP, Chair), Lisa Randall (Harvard), Misao Sasaki (IPMU), Masaru Shibata (AEI/YITP), Alexei Starobinsky (Landau Inst.), Masahiro Takada (IPMU), Takahiro Tanaka (Kyoto), Atsushi Taruya (YITP), Jean-Philippe Uzan (IAP), David Wands (Portsmouth) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Gravity - The Next Generation, Kyoto, Japan --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17191 Starting: 2021-06-07 to 2021-06-11 Location: Kyoto, Japan Additional Information: https://www2.yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/~gc2021/YKIS/index.php Contact: gc2021[AT]yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp We hold the symposium "Gravity - The Next Generation" at Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics (YITP), Kyoto in the 3rd week (June 7 - June 11, 2021) of the YITP long-term workshop "Gravity and Cosmology 2021" (GC 2021), aiming for comprehensive but intensive discussion on the rapidly expanding frontiers of physics of gravity and cosmology. The symposium also serves as the Yukawa International Seminar for the fiscal year 2021 (YKIS 2021). Invited Speakers (*to be confirmed): Masaki Ando (Tokyo/KAGRA), Emanuele Berti (Johns Hopkins), Patrick Brady (UWM/LIGO), Rong-Gen Cai (ITP CAS), Vitor Cardoso (CENTRA), Paolo Creminelli (ICTP)*, Karsten Danzmann (AEI/LISA), Claudia de Rham (Imperial), Nathalie Deruelle (APC), Ruth Durrer (Geneva), Roberto Emparan (Barcelona), Renata Kallosh (Stanford), Eiichiro Komatsu (Max-Planck Inst.), Andrei Linde (Stanford), Enrico Pajer (Cambridge)*, Tsvi Piran (Hebrew), Lisa Randall (Harvard), Misao Sasaki (IPMU), Leonardo Senatore (Stanford), Masaru Shibata (AEI/YITP), Alexei Starobinsky (Landau Inst.), Masahiro Takada (IPMU)*, Jean-Philippe Uzan (IAP)*, Johannes van den Brand (Nikhef/Virgo), David Wands (Portsmouth) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Joint Postdoctoral Fellowship in Quantum Information/Quantum Gravity at The University of Hong Kong and The University of Oxford ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17153 Deadline: 2020-09-01 Location: Hong Kong Additional Information: http://www.qiss.fr Contact: destiny.chen[AT]cs.ox.ac.uk *Work at distance employment possible as soon as MAY 2020, deadline is rolling until post filled* Joint Postdoctoral Fellowship in Quantum Information/Quantum Gravity at The University of Hong Kong and The University of Oxford Applications are invited for a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship in a joint post between the Departments of Computer Science of The University of Hong Kong and the University of Oxford. The successful candidate will be be an independent and highly motivated researcher capable of working productively with the two groups on topics at the intersection between quantum information theory, quantum gravity, and quantum field theory. Previous experience in at least one of these areas is required. The post is partly funded with by the John Templeton Foundation through the project "The Quantum Information Structure of Spacetime" (qiss.fr). The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the goals of this project, and to join the activities of the newly-established HKU-Oxford Joint Lab for Quantum Information and Computation, becoming a member of the Quantum Information and Computation Initiative led by Giulio Chiribella, and of the Quantum Group co-led by Bob Coecke at Oxford Computer Science. The target start date of the post is in May 2020 or as soon as possible thereafter, although candidates will be considered also after that date until the post is filled. The successful candidate is expected to spend one year at the University of Hong Kong and oner year at the University of Oxford. Given the developing situation with covid-19, we will consider remote work arrangements while travel is restricted. Candidates are invited to send a CV and a cover letter and arrange for at least two letters of recommendation to destiny.chen[at]cs.ox.ac.uk. Applications are particularly welcome from under-represented groups in Computer Science. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoc position in Gravitational Waves and Computational Relativity, Jena, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/04/07/postdoc-positions-in-gravita… Deadline: 2020-06-01 Location: Jena Additional Information: http://www.tpi.uni-jena.de/~bernuzzi/news-jobs.html Contact: sebastiano.bernuzzi[AT]uni-jena.de Applications are invited for one postdoctoral positions in the field of gravitational waves and/or computational relativity at the University of Jena. The position is associated with the research group of Prof. Sebastiano Bernuzzi at the Theoretical Physics Institute Jena and funded by Jena FSU. The successful candidate is expected to work on the topic of compact binaries in general relativity, including computational aspects in numerical relativity, gravitational waveform modeling and data-analysis applications. The group is part of the Virgo Collaboration and of the ENGRAVE collaboration and there is the possibility to join and participate to those�� gravitational-wave astronomy programmes. The group is also part of the computational relativity (CoRe) collaboration. The appointment will be for two years. Candidates with experience in analytical and numerical relativity, computational astrophysics, gravitational-wave modeling and data analysis are particularly encouraged to apply. Please submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae with a list of publications, a brief description of research interests, and a list of three potential referees, who may be contacted separately. Applications should be received by June 1st, 2020, but will be considered until the positions are filled. Starting date can be as early as December 2020 and possibly no later than February 2021. Please send applications to: sebastiano.bernuzzi[AT]uni-jena.de Theoretisch-Physikalisches Institut Friedrich-Schiller-Universitaet Jena Max Wien Platz 1 D-07743 Jena, Germany Please use the string "Application for PD position - SURNAME NAME" in the Email subject and send the documents as a single PDF file. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. PhD studentship in cosmology, Szczecin, Poland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/04/27/ph-d-studentship-in-cosmolog… Deadline: 2020-06-30 Location: Szczecin, Poland Additional Information: https://cosmo.usz.edu.pl/node/349 Contact: vincenzo.salzano[AT]usz.edu.pl The Szczecin Cosmology Group at the Institute of Physics of the University of Szczecin invites applications for a Ph.D. studentship in cosmology. The research will focus onto: alternative theories of gravity; in-depth study of the nature of dark energy and dark matter by using novel cosmological and astrophysical probes; Generalized Uncertainty Principle (GUP) and Lorentz Invariance Violation (LIV) tested by observations. Candidates with both theoretical and numerical expertise are welcome, reminding that observational testing will be a key issue of the project. Thus, preference will be given to candidates with a strongly declared willingness to learn and work also on data analysis. The deadline for a preliminary application is 30st June 2020. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews on 6th-8th July 2020. After this date and by 21h August 2020, successful candidates will have to register at the Doctoral School of the University of Szczecin, following some extra admission procedure supervised by professors from the cosmology group. The studies will begin on the 1st October 2020 and last for 4 years, following schedules and rules of the Doctoral School. The grant from the Doctoral School will amount to about 2000 PLN for the first two years, and to about 3200 PLN for the following years. For the first two years, an additional funding of 4000 PLN will be provided by the Polish National Center for Research and Development through the University of Szczecin. Moreover, the University of Szczecin opens multiple grant calls for excellent students starting from the second year of studies. There is the possibility for a cheaper university-supported accommodation; travel fund is also available. The city of Szczecin is located near to Polish border with Germany - 130 km away from Berlin, with good access to international airports. Applications should include: CV; list of publications; a brief statement of research interests; a copy of graduate studies diploma (M.Sc.) and transcripts of the exams; a copy of the thesis; at least 1 letter of recommendation, to be sent directly to the addresses below. Applications and recommendations should be sent by email to both prof. Mariusz P. Dabrowski (mariusz.dabrowski[at]usz.edu.pl) and to prof. Vincenzo Salzano (vincenzo.salzano[at]usz.edu.pl). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Postdoc position in Quantum Gravity, Munich, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17212 Deadline: 2020-05-15 Location: Munich, Germany Additional Information: https://www.theorie.physik.uni-muenchen.de/index.html Contact: daniele.oriti[AT]physik.lmu.de Postdoctoral position in Quantum Gravity Applications are invited from outstanding candidates for a postdoctoral research position in Quantum Gravity, starting in the Fall 2020, at the Arnold Sommerfeld Center for Theoretical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany. For more information about the center, see the webpage https://www.theorie.physik.uni-muenchen.de/index.html. The successful candidate will be affiliated with the quantum gravity group led by Dr. Daniele Oriti, and expected to work independently, as well as in collaboration with the group leader and other members of the group. The position is funded by DFG for two years. An extension for a third year, depending on performance and availability of funds, could be possible, but will have to be decided at a later stage. The funded DFG project focuses on emergent spacetime and the extraction of effective continuum physics from group field theory models, in particular in the context of fundamental cosmology and quantum black holes, applying also methods and ideas from quantum information. Solid expertise in the group field theory formalism and/or in related quantum gravity approaches, e.g. loop quantum gravity, tensor models, spin foam models, discrete quantum gravity, would be a strong advantage. Expertise in cosmology, black hole physics, and/or quantum information techniques in quantum many-body systems would be another useful asset. The review of applications will start on the 15th of May 2020, but applications will be considered until the position is filled. The required application documents are: CV, list of publications, statement of research interests (of no more than 3 pages), and two reference letters. The documents have to be sent to Daniele Oriti �� daniele.oriti[AT]physik.lmu.de Please use the subject line (also for reference letters): postdoc application "name of applicant" The Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, is an equal opportunity employer,��which��values diversity,��so applications from any minority scholars are strongly encouraged. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. PhD position in general relativity at Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17214 Deadline: 2020-07-01 Location: Nijmegen, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.ru.nl/imapp/ Contact: bbonga[AT]science.ru.nl A PhD position in general relativity and gravitational wave physics is available at the Institute for Mathematics, Astrophysics and Particle Physics (IMAPP) of the Radboud University in Nijmegen, The Netherlands. The successful applicant will work under the supervision of B. Bonga in the High-Energy Physics department and be part of an active research group in classical/strong and quantum gravity. The IMAPP provides an attractive working environment for foundational, front-line research. Besides Theoretical High-Energy Physics, Mathematical Physics, Astrophysics and Experimental High-Energy Physics are all strongly represented. The candidate is expected to start the position in October 2020, but an earlier or later starting date can be discussed. Requirements Applicants must have a university degree in (theoretical) physics at the masters level or equivalent and proven abilities in theoretical physics and mathematics. The PhD position is for four years, which is the expected time for obtaining a doctoral degree in the Netherlands, and is subject to a review after one year. Position PhD students are required to take a number of courses, usually in the form of attending winter schools organized by the Dutch Research School for Theoretical Physics. They also act as teaching assistants for about ten percent of their working time (usually as tutors for exercise classes of theoretical courses for bachelor or masters students) and are paid according to nationally set standard rates. Application The application should include your CV highlighting your research experience (if any), transcripts of university grades and degrees and a statement of research interests and motivation (one-two pages). In addition, the applicant should arrange that (at least) two reference letters, one of which should be from your master thesis supervisor, are sent directly to the email address below. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline for full consideration is July 1st, 2020. Applications should be sent electronically as pdf-file(s) to B. Bonga (bbonga AT science.ru.nl). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Introductory textbook "Elements of General Relativity" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/04/02/introductory-textbook-elemen… Additional Information: https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783030284152 New textbook, "Elements of General Relativity", by Piotr T. Chrusciel, published by Birkhaeuser Science. The book is meant to provide a concise modern introduction to the mathematical tools of General Relativity. It is a book at entry-level to the field, addressed to students of physics and mathematics. From the publisher's info: This book provides an introduction to the mathematics and physics of general relativity, its basic physical concepts, its observational implications, and the new insights obtained into the nature of space-time and the structure of the universe. It introduces some of the most striking aspects of Einstein's theory of gravitation: black holes, gravitational waves, stellar models, and cosmology. It contains a self-contained introduction to tensor calculus and Riemannian geometry, using in parallel the language of modern differential geometry and the coordinate notation, more familiar to physicists. The author has strived to achieve mathematical rigour, with all notions given careful mathematical meaning, while trying to maintain the formalism to the minimum fit-for-purpose. Familiarity with special relativity is assumed. The overall aim is to convey some of the main physical and geometrical properties of Einstein's theory of gravitation, providing a solid entry point to further studies of the mathematics and physics of Einstein equations. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Lectures on GR ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/04/02/lectures-on-gr/ Additional Information: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsz6GM8EcLkaGIauutfSeJg/ If you're trying to teach (or learn) general relativity remotely, this might be helpful: I have posted a complete set of introductory GR lectures (Khan academy style) on the youtube channel "Physics Unsimplified". The early lectures are rough, but the later ones are much better. Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsz6GM8EcLkaGIauutfSeJg/ Lecture slides with errata are posted here: https://physicsunsimplified.com/ David Brown ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. News on the Chalonge De Vega School ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/04/25/news-on-the-chalonge-de-vega… Additional Information: https://chalonge-devega.fr/Programme2020.html Ecole Internationale d'Astrophysique Daniel Chalonge - Hector de Vega. - Open Science and Open Access - 1. Last news 2020 2. A chronicle of the pandemia containment 3. Daniel Chalonge and Hector de Vega medals 2020 4. Agenda 2020 1. Last news : Quantum discrete levels of the universe from the early trans-planckian vacuum to the late dark Energy: Norma G. Sanchez. Constraints on dynamical dark energy models from massive high redshift galaxies: Nicola Menci . Unifying quantum mechanics and Einstein general relativity: 2. Chronicle of a confinement: A short break of 3min15 duration while working in times of pandemia coronavirus: April 2020, document with video of 3m15 and 2 images: 3. A surprise Award: Daniel Chalonge and Hector de Vega medals 2020: The two medals are awarded this year to Dr Adam G. Reiss (Johns Hopkins University and SSTI, Baltimore) Nobel Prize in Physics in Cosmology. The medals are awarded for his contribution to the discovery of dark energy, to its interpretation as a cosmological constant and to his continuous results on the Hubble constant. More information about the medal presentation will be given after the summer. 4. Agenda 2020: Next event: Open Session on Thursday June 18, 2020 at the College of Spain, Cite' Internationale Universitaire de Paris, 27A boulevard Jourdan, Paris 14e. confirmed. Free entry, free and without registration. Find the Programme 2020 New Universe and New Black Holes, Quantum Physics and Dark Energy, and the news January-March 2020 at : https://chalonge-devega.fr/Programme2020.html Find the Chalonge - de Vega School online: videos, conferences, reports, archives, photo albums: https://chalonge-devega.fr/ "And that is not all" (quote from Henri Poincare')... With compliments and the best wishes for good health Ecole Chalonge - de Vega, 30 pioneering years of activity always ahead and in the head news https://chalonge-devega.fr https://chalonge-devega.fr/HdeV.html https://chalonge-devega.fr/sanchez ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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[Hyperspace-list] Hyperspace Bulletin for April 2020
by hyperspace＠itp.uni-frankfurt.de 02 Apr '20

02 Apr '20

########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Estate Quantistica 2020: International school on Gravity, Cosmology and Mathematical Physics, Scalea, Italy 1.2. 5th Cosmology School "Introduction to Cosmology", Krakow, Poland 1.3. Agape 2020, Mezeyrac, France 2. Jobs 2.1. PhD positions in the International PPGCosmo Program on Astrophysics, Cosmology and Gravitation, Brazil 2.2. PhD position in Gravitational Wave Data Analysis at Utrecht University, The Netherlands 3. News 3.1. New "Gravity+" Track in Radboud Master's Program, Nijmegen, The Netherlands 3.2. GRG Editor's Choice: recent highlight articles 3.3. Book with Minkowski's four works, which laid the foundations of spacetime physics 3.4. Google calendar for online seminars in general relativity ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Estate Quantistica 2020: International school on Gravity, Cosmology and Mathematical Physics, Scalea, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/03/03/estate-quantistica-2020-inte… Starting: 2020-06-15 to 2020-06-19 Location: Scalea, Italy Additional Information: https://monge.u-bourgogne.fr/gdito/EQ2020 Contact: giuseppe.dito[AT]u-bourgogne.fr This edition of Estate quantistica will be an international school covering a wide range of themes on the most recent developments on gravity, cosmology, and mathematical physics. A special session will be dedicated to Kirill Bronnikov, Gerard Clement, and Dmitry Galtsov on the occasion of their birthdays. The meeting will be held at the Grand Hotel de Rose in Scalea, Italy. MINI-COURSES ASPECTS OF QUANTUM FIELD THEORY by Manuel Asorey, Universidad de Zaragoza EXTENDED GRAVITY COSMOLOGY AND COSMOGRAPHY by Salvatore Capozziello, Universita di Napoli GRAVITATIONAL COLLAPSE by Radouane Gannouji, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso PRIMORDIAL UNIVERSE: BOUNCE AND INFLATION by Nelson Pinto Neto, Centro Brasileiro de Pesquisas Fisicas MODIFIED (NON-EINSTEINIAN) THEORIES OF GRAVITY by Sergey V. Sushkov, Kazan Federal University Moreover, we shall have several several talks on the thema of the school. Check-out the website. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. 5th Cosmology School "Introduction to Cosmology", Krakow, Poland --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17091 Starting: 2020-07-18 to 2020-08-02 Location: Krakow, Poland Additional Information: http://cosmoschool2020.oa.uj.edu.pl/index.html Contact: cosmoschool2020[AT]oa.uj.edu.pl The 5th Cosmology School "Introduction to Cosmology" is the continuation of the series of cosmology schools of which the last one took place in 2018 in Cracow. It is an event aimed at giving an introduction to the current knowledge in cosmology, both in theory and observations. This year's School will take place in Cracow from 18th of July to 2nd of August. It is intended for undergraduate, MSc and PhD students, as well as young postdoctoral researchers, interested in these fields. The School will include lectures, as well as workshops on Virtual Observatory tools, SED fitting, cosmological simulations, and hands-on training in telescope observations. Early registration is open starting from 25 Feb 2020 till 30 May 2020. More details may be found on website: http://cosmoschool2020.oa.uj.edu.pl +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Agape 2020, Mezeyrac, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17107 Starting: 2020-07-25 to 2020-08-01 Location: Mezeyrac, France Additional Information: https://agape2020.sciencesconf.org/ Contact: agape.physics[AT]gmail.com It is our great pleasure to announce l'Agape 2020, the fourth edition of a summer-school in the foundations of physics which will be held in the mountains of the Massif Central (France) from July 25th to August 1st 2020. L'Agape is conceived by and for young researchers sharing a common interest for conceptual questions in physics and working in any field somehow related to theoretical physics. L'Agape sees a partition between five 4-hour courses given in the mornings and scientific activities (open discussions, philosophical walks, readings of seminal historical papers, political debates, etc) in the afternoons. The series of courses covers a large field of topics in the foundations of physics: - Quantum Theory from First Principles by John van de Wetering (Radboud University Nijmegen) - History and Philosophy of Global Spacetime Structure in General Relativity by Juliusz Doboszewski (University of Bonn) - Lessons from Causal Quantum Structure by Robin Lorenz (University of Oxford) - Asymptotic Symmetries in the Gauge Fixing Approach and the BMS Group by Romain Ruzziconi (Universite' Libre de Bruxelles) - The Information Loss Paradox by Tommaso De Lorenzo (Penn State University) This school's special appeal and particularity lies in the broad range of its topics, the creative format of the "scientific activities" and the horizontal structure of the organisation: everything, from the courses and talks to the cooking will be done by and for the participants, and we encourage everyone to actively engage in shaping the structure of l'Agape. Furthermore, this year we are offering participants the possibility to stay for two more days after the official end to continue the discussions and enjoy the surroundings. The organisers Alex, Federico, Pierre, Robin, Titouan +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. PhD positions in the International PPGCosmo Program on Astrophysics, Cosmology and Gravitation, Brazil ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/03/09/phd-positions-in-the-interna… Deadline: 2020-04-16 Location: Brazil Additional Information: http://ppgcosmo.cosmo-ufes.org Contact: ppgcosmo[AT]cosmo-ufes.org PPGCosmo is an 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 the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory, Euclid, J-PAS and LSST. PPGCosmo is a Brazilian program consisting of six institutions from Brazil and four institutions from outside Brazil. The call for applications for 4-year PhD positions expected to start in August 2020 is now open. The student will be supervised by a Professor at a Brazilian institution and co-supervised by a Professor at an associated PPGCosmo institution preferably outside Brazil. Please see http://ppgcosmo.cosmo-ufes.org or http://www.cosmologia.ufes.br/en for further information. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. PhD position in Gravitational Wave Data Analysis at Utrecht University, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17138 Deadline: 2020-04-30 Location: Utrecht, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university/jobs/phd-po… Contact: science.recruitment[AT]uu.nl The Institute for Subatomic and Gravitational Wave Physics at Utrecht University invites applications for a PhD position in gravitational wave data analysis and searches, with an emphasis on searches for gravitational wave signals from coalescing binary neutron stars and black holes. This effort is led by Dr Sarah Caudill as a part of the new gravitational waves team at Utrecht University with Prof Chris Van Den Broeck and Dr Tanja Hinderer. Apart from collaboration within the Institute for Subatomic and Gravitational Wave Physics, the gravitational waves team at Utrecht University has close ties with Researchers at universities and institutes across the Netherlands, which apart from Instrumentalists includes Astronomers, Astrophysicists, and Theorists. There is also vibrant collaboration with individuals and groups around the world. The successful candidate will become a member of the Virgo Collaboration and has access to all data from the Advanced LIGO and Advanced Virgo interferometers. The successful candidate is an ambitious student who holds a Master's degree in Physics, Astronomy, or a related field, has a background in programming with some research experience, has scientific writing and English collaboration and communication skills, and has the motivation to work in a multidisciplinary, international research team. The offer includes access to a network of top Gravitational Wave researchers, a full-time position for 4 years (the gross salary starts at EUR 2,325 and increases to EUR 2,972 per month during the appointment (scale P according to the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities (cao)) and the salary is supplemented with a holiday allowance of 8% and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% per year), and pension scheme, partially paid parental leave, and flexible employment conditions (based on the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities). In addition to the employment conditions laid down in the cao for Dutch Universities, Utrecht University has a number of its own arrangements. For example, there are agreements on professional development, leave arrangements and sports. We also give you the opportunity to expand your terms of employment yourself via the Employment Conditions Selection Model. This is how we like to encourage you to continue to grow. The Institute for Subatomic and Gravitational Wave Physics at Utrecht University conducts fundamental research into the nature of matter and gravity. We are part of the ALICE experiment at the CERN's Large Hadron Collider in Geneva (Switzerland) and the Advanced Virgo experiment based in Cascina, Italy. We closely collaborate with the Nikhef institute in Amsterdam. At the Faculty of Science there are 6 departments to make a fundamental connection with: Biology, Chemistry, Information and Computing Sciences, Mathematics, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Physics. Each of them is made up of distinct institutes which work together to focus on answering some of humanity's most pressing problems. More fundamental still are the individual research groups - the building blocks of our ambitious scientific projects. Utrecht University is a friendly and ambitious university at the heart of an ancient city. We love to welcome new scientists to our city - a thriving cultural hub that is consistently rated as one of the world's happiest cities. We are renowned for our innovative interdisciplinary research and our emphasis on inspirational research and excellent education. We are equally well-known for our familiar atmosphere and the can-do attitude of our people. This fundamental connection attracts Researchers, Professors and PhD candidates from all over the globe, making both the University and the Faculty of Science a vibrant international and wonderfully diverse community. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. New "Gravity+" Track in Radboud Master's Program, Nijmegen, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17109 Additional Information: https://www.ru.nl/masters/gravityplus Radboud University in Nijmegen (NL) is setting up an attractive new synergy track Gravity+ ("Gravity-plus") for master students. Students who enrol in one of the existing master's specialisations "Particle and Astrophysics" or "Mathematics" can choose the option Gravity+, which offers a large variety of introductory and advanced courses on many aspects of gravity, from mathematical foundations to astrophysical applications, covering e.g. black holes, gravitational wave physics, quantum gravity and quantum geometry. For more information, see the URL above. Deadline for applications from students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland is May 1; for students from elsewhere it is Apr 1, 2020. The poster of the course can be downloaded from https://www.hef.ru.nl/~rloll/Web/synergy.pdf. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. GRG Editor's Choice: recent highlight articles ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/03/17/grg-editors-choice-recent-hi… Additional Information: https://www.springer.com/gp/livingreviews/relativity/grg-editors-choice In each volume of the journal General Relativity and Gravitation (GRG), a few papers are marked as "Editor's Choice". The primary criteria is original, high-quality research that is of wide interest within the community. These recent articles deserves special attention: Thomas Buchert, Pierre Mourier, Xavier Roy, "On average properties of inhomogeneous fluids in general relativity III: general fluid cosmologies", Gen Relativ Gravit 52, 27 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10714-020-02670-6 Christophe Goeller, Etera R. Livine, Aldo Riello, "Non-perturbative 3D quantum gravity: quantum boundary states and exact partition function", Gen Relativ Gravit 52, 24 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10714-020-02673-3 Please, browse all Editor's Choice articles at: https://www.springer.com/gp/livingreviews/relativity/grg-editors-choice Frank Schulz Publishing Editor GRG ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. Book with Minkowski's four works, which laid the foundations of spacetime physics ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/03/20/book-with-minkowskis-four-wo… Additional Information: http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/mip/books/minkowski2.html Hermann Minkowski, Spacetime: Minkowski's Papers on Spacetime Physics (Minkowski Institute Press, Montreal 2020), 213 pages. The four works are (listed chronologically as they had been presented): 1. The Relativity Principle - lecture given at the meeting of the Goettingen Mathematical Society on November 5, 1907. 2. The Fundamental Equations for Electromagnetic Processes in Moving Bodies - lecture given at the meeting of the Goettingen Scientific Society on December 21, 1907. 3. Space and Time - lecture given at the 80th Meeting of Natural Scientists in Cologne on September 21, 1908. 4. A Derivation of the Fundamental Equations for the Electromagnetic Processes in Moving Bodies from the Standpoint of the Theory of Electrons; this work contains Minkowski's notes that were assembled together by Minkowski's student Max Born and published in 1910 (a year after Minkowski's death). Free copies of Minkowski's paper "Space and Time" and the Editor's Introduction are available on: http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/mip/books/minkowski2.html ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. Google calendar for online seminars in general relativity ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/03/27/google-calendar-for-online-s… Additional Information: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/b/1?cid=cmVsYXRpdml0eXNlbWluYXJzQGdtYW… I have created a google calendar relativityseminars to circulate information about online seminars in general relativity The idea is that all online-seminar organisers can add there the relevant information if you would like to post there, send a request to relativityseminars(a)gmail.com ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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[Hyperspace-list] Hyperspace Bulletin for March 2020
by hyperspace＠itp.uni-frankfurt.de 02 Mar '20

02 Mar '20

########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Alternative Gravities and Fundamental Cosmology, Szczecin, Poland 1.2. 2020 Computer Aided Modeling, Simulation and Analysis, Cagliari, Italy 1.3. Black Hole Perturbation Toolkit Workshop, Prague, Czech Republic 1.4. Quantum Gravity 2020, Waterloo, Canada (second announcement) 1.5. GW and Machine Learning Meeting, Mull, UK 1.6. New frontiers in strong gravity, Benasque, Spain 1.7. Cosmography via Gravitational Waves and Other Observables, Stavanger, Norway 1.8. Gravitex 2020: International Conference on Gravitation- Theory and Experiment, Durban, South Africa 1.9. 10th Int. Conf. DICE 2020: Spacetime - Matter - Quantum Mechanics, Castiglioncello, Italy 1.10. Fourth Argentine-Brazilian Meeting on Gravitation, Astrophysics and Cosmology, Buenos Aires, Argentina 1.11. 19th Conference on Recent Developments in Gravity, Athens, Greece (final announcement) 2. Jobs 2.1. Postdoctoral Fellowship on Gravitational Waves and Strong Gravity beyond GR, Cape Town, South Africa 2.2. Gravitational Waves Postdoc position at IGFAE, Santiago de Compostela, Spain 2.3. Postodoc position in discretized models of quantum gravity, Krakow, Poland 2.4. Two PhD positions in neutron star physics at Coimbra and Lisbon, Portugal 2.5. Expression of Interest, Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics, Canberra, Australia 2.6. Tenure-Track Position in Gravitational Astrophysics, Canberra, Australia 3. News 3.1. THE CHALONGE DE VEGA PROGRAMME 2020 3.2. Special Issue of Symmetry on "Numerical Relativity and Gravitational Wave" 3.3. Call for papers: "Binary Neutron Star mergers" ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Alternative Gravities and Fundamental Cosmology, Szczecin, Poland --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16973 Starting: 2020-09-14 to 2020-09-18 Location: Szczecin, Poland Additional Information: https://indico.cern.ch/event/873762/ Contact: altecosmo20[AT]gmail.com Dear Colleagues, We invite you to take part in the conference "Alternative Gravities and Fundamental Cosmology" which will take place in Szczecin, Poland from 14th to 18th of September 2020. This is the fifth of a series of conferences on fundamental cosmology organized by the Szczecin Cosmology Group, University of Szczecin (after Cosmofun'2005, Grasscosmofun'09, Multicosmofun'12, Varcosmofun'16). The task of the conference is to bring together specialists dealing with the problems of alternative gravities (including quantum gravity, superstring, varying constants, Lorentz violating etc.) both from theoretical and observational point of view. The program of the conference will contain 4 plenary morning sessions and 3 afternoon parallel sessions (of 3 sessions each), 1 morning doctoral students' session (up to 3 parallel sessions). The last afternoon of the conference will be devoted to philosophical aspects of 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 Scientific Committee. We plan to publish conference proceedings in the journal "Universe". Invited speakers: - Niayesh Ashfordi, Univ. Waterloo, Canada - John D. Barrow, Univ. Cambridge, UK - Eleonora Di Valentino, Jodrell Bank, USA - Astrid Eichhorn, Univ. Odense, Denmark - Ivette Fuentes, Univ. Nottingham, UK - Enrique Gaztanaga, ICE, CSIC Barcelona, Spain - Lavinia Heisenberg, ETH Zurich, Switzerland - Michael Heller, Vatican Astronomical Observatory - Martin Kunz, Univ. Geneva, Switzerland - David Mota, Univ. Oslo, Norway - Fabio Scardigli, Univ. Leiden, Netherlands - Alexei Starobinsky, Landau Institute, Moscow, Russia - John Webb, Univ. New South Wales, Australia Topics of parallel sessions: - I. Alternative gravities and dark energy (ALT-DE); - II. Alternative gravities and dark matter (ALT-DM); - III. Alternative gravities for gravitational waves/black holes (ALT-GW/BH); - IV. Quantum gravity as alternative gravity (ALT-QG); - V. Alternative gravity phenomenology (GUP, Lorentz Violation, Varying Constants); - VI. Alternative gravity and fundamental theories (strings, branes). Looking forward to seeing you in Szczecin. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. 2020 Computer Aided Modeling, Simulation and Analysis, Cagliari, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16982 Starting: 2020-07-01 to 2020-07-04 Location: Cagliari, Italy Additional Information: http://www.iccsa.org Contact: shen[AT]umich.edu 2020 Computer Aided Modeling, Simulation and Analysis (CAMSA) in conjunction with The 20th International Conference on Computational Science and Its Applications July 1st - 4th, 2020, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy. Organizer: Jie Shen, University of Michigan Email: shen[AT]umich.edu Jiwen Li and Wei Liu, Henan University of Science and Technology This workshop will provide a forum for scientists and engineers alike to present their latest findings on the subject of computer aided modeling, simulation and analysis. Specific topics of interest include, but are not limited to: * Computer aided modeling and analysis (novel algorithms or applications in biology, physics, chemistry, mathematics, and mechanics) * Data processing, mining, and fusion * Optimization and machine learning * Finite Element, Boundary Element, or Meshless Simulation * Computer Vision and Image Processing Publication * General Tracks/Theme Papers: 10 to 16 pages. After the reviewing process, the accepted papers will be published in the Springer-Verlag Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) volumes. * Workshop/Session Papers: 5 to 11 pages. After the reviewing process, the accepted papers will be published by Conference Publishing Services (CPS), as selected by the corresponding Session/Workshop. The list and details of the different Workshops/Sessions can be found through this link: http://www.iccsa.org/workshops * Poster Session Papers: 3 to 4 pages. After the reviewing process, the accepted poster papers will be published by the Conference Publishing Services (CPS). Accepted Poster papers will be presented as posters during the conference. * Short papers may also be extended for possible publication in the International Journal of Modelling and Simulation (ISSN: 0228-6203). Paper Submission Submission Website: http://ess.iccsa.org Deadline for Full Paper Submission: March 15, 2020 Author Paper Review Acceptance or Revision Notification to Author: April 01, 2020 Submission of Final Paper: May 25, 2020 CAMSA 2020 Conference: July 1-4, 2020 Weblink: http://ess.iccsa.org/ H-5 Index: 19 Proceedings indexed by IEEE, a top conference +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Black Hole Perturbation Toolkit Workshop, Prague, Czech Republic --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/02/10/black-hole-perturbation-tool… Starting: 2020-05-25 to 2020-05-27 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Additional Information: http://astro.cas.cz/bhptoolkit2020/ Contact: niels.warburton[AT]ucd.ie The Black Hole Perturbation Toolkit (BHPToolkit) is a global collaboration dedicated to creating an open-source repository of software, data and results related to black hole perturbation theory. These tools are important in the theory of gravitational waves, specifically in the modelling of inspirals of stellar-mass objects into massive black holes. The BHPToolkit workshops bring together researchers that are already using and developing the Toolkit as well as scientists and students that are looking to do so. The first public BHPToolkit workshop will take place at the Astronomical Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences in Prague from 25th to 27th of May. Registration is free and we have a small amount of funding available to support the travel of PhD/MSc students coming to the workshop. To apply for financial support please send an email to vojtech.witzany at asu.cas.cz in which you briefly describe your motivation, and please ask your supervisor to also send a short supporting email. Both the motivation and supporting statement need to be received before April 1, 2020, and we will inform you of our decision during the first week of April. On the first day of the workshop there will be a series of invited practical short talks to demonstrate how to install and use various packages already in the Toolkit. The second and third days will concentrate on improving the BHPToolkit with a focused "hack-a-thon" as well as discussion around how to manage and grow the Toolkit. The BHPToolkit workshop, including the travel support, is funded by the GWverse COST Action CA16104 Gravitational waves, black holes and fundamental physics. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. Quantum Gravity 2020, Waterloo, Canada (second announcement) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16999 Starting: 2020-07-13 to 2020-07-17 Location: Waterloo, Canada Additional Information: https://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/conferences/quantum-gravity-2020 Contact: eichhorn[AT]cp3.sdu.dk Registration and abstract submission deadline: The deadline to register for Quantum Gravity 2020 is April 30, 2020. Registration will close before this date if capacity is met. A limited number of talk slots will be open to online registrants. if you are interested in presenting a talk, you must register by March 20, 2020. Conference description: The conference "Quantum Gravity 2020" has a deliberately broad scope. We aim to include participants from all current approaches to quantum gravity, as well as researchers working on the phenomenology of quantum gravity. The main goal of the meeting is to assess the progress made and to constructively and openly discuss open questions in our understanding of quantum gravity. A second goal is to work towards combining the insights gained in the various approaches. In its overall goal as well as the format, this conference will differ from more specialized meetings that focus on specific quantum-gravity approaches. We hope that this inaugural conference "Quantum Gravity" can make a contribution to bridging the gaps between quantum gravity approaches, and bring the entire community together for a constructive and fruitful exchange. Registration for the conference is now open on the conference webpage. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. GW and Machine Learning Meeting, Mull, UK --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17004 Starting: 2020-05-04 to 2020-05-06 Location: Tobermory, Mull, United Kingdom Additional Information: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/physics/gwmull2020/ Contact: gwmull2020[AT]glasgow.ac.uk The Institute for Gravitational Research at the University of Glasgow will be hosting a retreat meeting between 4 and 6 May 2020 in Tobermory, on the Scottish Hebridean island of Mull. The meeting will have three major strands focussed on the use and development of machine learning techniques for gravitational wave data analysis: 1. ML in modelling, numerical relativity, and waveform generation 2. ML for GW detection and detector characterisation 3. ML for parameter estimation and astrophysics If you would like to attend this event we'd be grateful if you could fill out the form on our website as soon as possible. The venue for the meeting is small, and we anticipate that demand will be high, so the meeting will be by application only, however we invite participants at all stages in their academic career, from students upwards to register their interest, and hope to have a balanced range of participants. The registration for will be open until 20 February, and we hope to start issuing invitations to register shortly after this. We expect the meeting to have a per-person cost of no more than around 200 GBP, and hope to be able to provide a discount to students. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. New frontiers in strong gravity, Benasque, Spain --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/02/17/new-frontiers-in-strong-grav… Starting: 2020-07-05 to 2020-07-18 Location: Benasque, Spain Additional Information: http://benasque.org/2020relativity/ Contact: info[AT]benasque.org This is the first circular for the conference "New frontiers in strong gravity" taking place in Benasque, Spain from Jul 05-18, 2020. The workshop's web page is at http://benasque.org/2020relativity/. Limited travel funds are available, with priority given to PhD students. We would appreciate it if you could forward to interested researchers in our field. Best, The organizers (D. Blas, P. Figueras, E. Lim, L. Stein, H. Witek, S. Nissanke) New frontiers in strong gravity The highly nonlinear, strong-field regime of gravity holds the key to address long-standing puzzles in modern physics. These range from deeply theoretical questions concerning a consistent theory of quantum gravity and resulting modifications to general relativity, over the stability properties of black holes in traditional general relativity, to new insight into nuclear matter under extreme conditions in the context of neutron star and multimessenger astronomy. In this two-week workshop (Jul 05-18, 2020) we will bring together leading experts as well as junior scientists and PhD students in these diverse research areas, to encourage communication and training across the fields and foster new research collaborations. Invited speakers include: - Samaya Nissanke - Tessa Baker - Roberto Emparan - Katy Clough - Enrico Barausse - Deirdre Shoemaker - Will East - Aaron Zimmerman - Thomas Sotiriou - Mihalis Dafermos - Maria Okounkova - David Mateos - Anne Davis - Rachel Rosen - Niels Warburton - Laura Bernard - Harald Pfeiffer The number of participants is limited. We ask students to upload a short CV (maximal 2 pages). Limited travel support will be available, with priority given to students. To apply for travel support please include some text justifying your request for support on the registration page. Registration will close on May 25. Registration and more information is at the workshop's web page, http://benasque.org/2020relativity/. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. Cosmography via Gravitational Waves and Other Observables, Stavanger, Norway --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17047 Starting: 2020-04-20 to 2020-04-23 Location: Stavanger, Norway Additional Information: https://indico.uis.no/e/cosmography Contact: germano.nardini[AT]uis.no The University of Stavanger (Norway), with the support of the COST Action GWverse, is organizing the workshop "Cosmography via Gravitational Waves and Other Observables" in the period April 20th -- 23th, 2020. The workshop aims at: - Reviewing the theoretical and experimental aspects behind the current tension in cosmography; - Forecasting the potential impact of the forthcoming measurements; - Discussing the most appealing solutions to the puzzle. Three lectures will introduce the main themes of the workshop: "Early-universe measurements", "Late-universe measurements", and "Standard and dark sirens in GR and modified GR". Technical talks will follow broadly along these categories. The afternoons are planned with an informal schedule to allow participants to freely interact and start new collaborations. We invite everybody to participate and contribute. The deadline for abstract submission is April 4th but earlier submissions are appreciated. Participants asking for childcare should register as soon as possible and not later than March 4th. For more information please visit https://indico.uis.no/e/cosmography. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. Gravitex 2020: International Conference on Gravitation- Theory and Experiment, Durban, South Africa --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/02/27/gravitex-2020-international-… Starting: 2020-08-03 to 2020-02-08 Location: Durban, South Africa Additional Information: https://acru.ukzn.ac.za/~gravitex2020/ Contact: hansrajs[AT]ukzn.ac.za Gravitex 2020: International Conference on Gravitation - Theory and Experiment will be hosted by the Astrophysics Research Centre of the University of KwaZulu Natal from 3 to 8 August 2020. The conference will explore the interface between the theoretical foundations of gravity, including modifications of the standard theory, recent observational highlights, and their interconnection. The venue for the conference sessions from 5 to 8 August 2020 is the Protea Hotel The Edward by Marriot, Durban, South Africa and is ideally situated on the Durban beachfront with its impressive 6 km promenade. On 3 and 4 August 2020, the conference will be preceded by a 2 day School programme directed at students and early career researchers. South African students will be funded from a grant from the Centre of Excellence in South Africa while candidates from the rest of Africa may avail themselves of some funding offered through a donation. Details are available on our website https://acru.ukzn.ac.za/~gravitex2020/. The Conference registration and cocktail function takes place at the Protea Hotel on Tuesday 4 August 2020. Thereafter the format of the conference will involve some eleven plenary talks by leading researchers in gravitation. Contributed talks and posters will also be welcomed. Important dates regarding abstract submission, early-bird discounted registration fees and information on what is covered by the registration fees is found on the website which goes live from 1 March 2020. Confirmed plenary speakers include: :Latham Boyle (Perimeter Institute, Canada), Martin Bucher (University of Paris/CNRS, France), Rong Gen Cai (Academy of Sciences, China), Naresh Dadhich (IUCAA, India) , George Ellis (University of Cape Town, South Africa), Nick Kaiser (ENS, France), Roy Maartens (University of the Western Cape, South Africa), Bishop Mongwane (University of Cape Town, South Africa), Samaya Nissanke (Grappa, Netherlands), Andrew Tolley (Imperial College London, UK), Amanda Weltman (University of Cape Town, South Africa). Delegates are requested to complete the Registration formalities on our website. Provisional registrations will become confirmed on payment of the registration fees of USD 250 (students)/ USD 300 (faculty) for the early-bird option. These fees include all meals in the official conference period. Accommodation, Tours, transport may also be booked online through our conference agent or delegates are free to make their own arrangements. Conference website: https://acru.ukzn.ac.za/~gravitex2020/ goes live on 1 March 2020. We look forward to welcoming you in Durban in August. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.9. 10th Int. Conf. DICE 2020: Spacetime - Matter - Quantum Mechanics, Castiglioncello, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17065 Starting: 2020-09-14 to 2020-09-18 Location: Castiglioncello (Tuscany), Italy Additional Information: http://osiris.df.unipi.it/~elze/DICE2020.html Contact: elze(a)df.unipi.it This year's conference will be the tenth "anniversary" edition in this series of biannual meetings. Its main objective is to discuss important, if not fundamental issues in physics that keep (re)appearing in various subfields, but are usually presented in specialized conferences - such as concerning decoherence, information (loss), complexity, entropy, measurement problem, quantum/gravity interface, vacuum structure, cosmological constant problems, to indicate a few. This has turned out to be highly successful and stimulated fruitful exchanges with an illuminating list of speakers over the years; among them: J Hartle, R Penrose, G Veneziano*, S Adler*, G 't Hooft*, L Montagnier, S Haroche, C Wetterich*, A Connes, N Gisin, A Albrecht*, L S Schulman, I Walmsley, S Carlip, J Barbour*, T Padmanabhan*, N Mavromatos*, T W Kibble, Y Aharonov, H Kleinert*, G Casati*, C Brukner, H J Briegel, A Kempf*, V Nesvizhevsky, X-G Wen, D Bouwmeester, R Sorkin*, M Schlosshauer, C Rovelli, G Volovik, M Arndt, M Aspelmeyer, M Rasetti, GC Ghirardi*, L Vaidman, B-L Hu*, W Unruh, N Chomsky, GFR Ellis [*: participated several times]. Topics of this year's meeting are defined but not limited by overlapping interests in - Emergent spacetime, matter, and symmetries - Quantum foundations - Quantum computing / AI for physics - QM interfacing with gravity / new experiments - Quantum gravity / cosmology and high-energy physics The Organizing Committee consists of M Blasone (Salerno); L Diosi (Budapest); H-T Elze (Pisa, chair); L Fratino (Paris); J Halliwell (London); C Kiefer (Cologne); E Prati (Milano); G Vitiello (Salerno). All interested are warmly welcome. However, please, note that participation is always limited; therefore, early registration is recommended. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.10. Fourth Argentine-Brazilian Meeting on Gravitation, Astrophysics and Cosmology, Buenos Aires, Argentina --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17067 Starting: 2020-04-22 to 2020-04-24 Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina Additional Information: http://www.iafe.uba.ar/graco4 Contact: graco4[AT]iafe.uba.ar IV Reunion Argentino-Brasilena de Gravitacion, Astrofisica y Cosmologia IV Reuniao Argentino-Brasileira de Gravitacao, Astrofisica e Cosmologia The first meeting was held in Foz do Iguacu, Brazil, in October 2011; the second meeting was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in April 2014; the third meeting was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in April 2016. The fourth edition of the Argentine-Brazilian Meeting on Gravitation, Astrophysics and Cosmology (GrACo IV), will be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on April 22 - 24 (2020) at the Auditorium of CAECE, Avenida de Mayo 866, Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires. The meeting will include invited talks by well-known specialists on topics of particular relevance (see the website) and contributed talks and posters. It would be enough free time to encourage interaction and discussion between the participants which are very welcome to present their current researchs. - Registration closure: March 9th, 2020 - Abstract submission & Registration Fee Payment (*): March 15th, 2020 (*) Please see the website for instructions. A limited amount of funding will be available for supporting the participation of master and doctoral fellows. To apply for these funds, please send an e-mail to graco4[AT]iafe.uba.ar, before Registration closure, briefly explaining (up to 200 words) your interest on the meeting and the reasons for your request, please also attach your CV. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.11. 19th Conference on Recent Developments in Gravity, Athens, Greece (final announcement) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/03/01/19th-conference-on-recent-de… Starting: 2020-07-01 to 2020-07-04 Location: Athens, Greece Additional Information: https://indico.physics.auth.gr/e/NEB19 Contact: neb19conference[AT]gmail.com The 19th NEB conference on "Recent Developments in Gravity" will be held in Athens, Greece, from the 1st to the 4th of July 2020. NEB19 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 https://indico.physics.auth.gr/e/NEB19 and the final registration deadline is March 31st, 2020. NEB19 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 the conference center of the Eugenides Foundation, near the coastal line of Faliro (located a few km south of the center of Athens). The list of invited plenary speakers includes: E. Berti (Johns Hopkins) E. Gourgoulhon (Meudon) R. Gregory (Durham) M. Dafermos (Cambridge/Princeton) S. Katsanevas (EGO-VIRGO) K. Kokkotas (Tuebingen) E. Plionis (NOA, Athens) D. Psaltis (Arizona) Th. Sotiriou (Nottingham) M. Sakellariadou (King's College) S. Weinfurtner (Nottingham) The invited plenary session speakers include: A. Gravitational Waves and Relativistic Astrophysics: M. Agathos (Cambridge), Th. Apostolatos (Athens), E. Barausse (SISSA), D. Doneva (Tuebingen), N. Karnesis (Paris), Ch. Markakis (Queen Mary) B. Alternative Theories of Gravity and Cosmology: E. Babichev (Paris), S. Basilakos (Athens), G. Kofinas (Athens), L. Papantonopoulos (Athens), K. Skordis (Prague), Ch. Tsagas (Thessaloniki), S. Yazadjiev (Sofia), C. Mathematical Relativity and Quantum Gravity: Th. Christodoulakis (Athens), L. Glaser (Vienna, TBC), (additional speakers TBA) We welcome the submission of abstracts for talks in the parallel sessions and for the poster session. We are looking forward to meeting all interested participants in Athens in July! With our best regards, The Organizing Committee Ch. Charmousis (CNRS - University Paris-Saclay) G. Pappas (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) E. Saridakis (NTUA, Athens) N. Stergioulas (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) A. Zoupas (University of Thessaly) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Postdoctoral Fellowship on Gravitational Waves and Strong Gravity beyond GR, Cape Town, South Africa ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16979 Deadline: 2020-02-29 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Additional Information: https://labs.inspirehep.net/jobs/1777243 Contact: alvaro.delacruzdombriz[AT]uct.ac.za The Cosmology and Gravity Group in the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics at the University of Cape Town, welcomes applications for postdoctoral fellows starting in early 2020 to work on Gravitational Waves (theory and experiments) and Strong-gravity objects beyond General Relativity and related topics. The postdoctoral fellow will mainly work with Alvaro de la Cruz Dombriz (UCT Cosmo), Raul Carballo (SISSA, Trieste IT), Anupam Mazumdar (Groningen U., NL) and Bishop Mongwane (UCT Cosmo). Collaborations are open with all the other members of the Group as well. Also the successful candidate is both welcome and encouraged to interact with the UCT Astronomy Department. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact directly PIs for the relevant project areas by 29 February 2020, in order to discuss project details and funding opportunities. The UCT Cosmology and Gravity Group is made of several Faculty members, postdoctoral fellows and graduate students. Cape Town hosts a large number of other research institutions in the field, such as, for example, the Department of Astronomy at UCT, the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO), the African Institute of Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) and the Radio-Cosmology group of the University of Western Cape (UWC). Therefore, the local scientific life is very vibrant. In addition our academics have extensive international collaborations, and we are part of several bilateral agreements signed with other countries. For instance the group is member of two EU COST actions, participates in the SKA Working Groups (Cosmology and Gravitational Waves) and benefits from Erasmus+ mobilities for staff and postgraduate students. Cape Town is a spectacular relaxed place to live, with a range of indoor and outdoor activities, though the outdoors truly shines. The city is quite cosmopolitan with plenty of foreigners settling here and the famous wine region around. The nature, with two oceans coming together and Table Mountain, is also outstanding. Access to culture (theatre, exhibitions, live music, festivals and opera) and high-quality gastronomy are easy and affordable. Further information at: http://www.capetown.travel/ CONDITIONS OF AWARD: Applicants should please send ONE pdf file including your CV, publications if any and a brief statement of your research interests, and arrange to have ONE letter of reference e-mailed to Dr Alvaro de la Cruz-Dombriz for full consideration. 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 university's approved policies, procedures and practices for the postdoctoral sector. TENURE: The tenure of the fellowship is TWO full years at the outset, with the possibility of extension subject to progress and the availability of funding. SALARY: Salary will be R 280,000.00 per year (TAX free) plus travel allowance (two return international flight per year) and other top-ups. Such an stipend enables a high standard of life in Cape Town and facilitate attendance to international conferences and collaborations overseas. 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. UCT is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Gravitational Waves Postdoc position at IGFAE, Santiago de Compostela, Spain ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/02/14/gravitational-waves-postdoc-… Deadline: 2020-02-26 Location: Santiago de Compostela, Spain Additional Information: https://igfae.usc.es/igfae/job-offer/postdoctoral-research-associate-in-the… Contact: thomas.dent(a)usc.es IGFAE (Galician Institute of High Energy Physics) at the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC) invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate in the Gravitational Wave Research Programme. This Research Programme has interests in gravitational-wave astrophysics, cosmology, data analysis and related fields; USC is a member group of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and is also involved in multi-messenger followup of gravitational-wave candidate events with the Pierre Auger Observatory. The GW research programme recently acquired hardware for a dedicated high-throughput computing cluster, which will be made available for LIGO-Virgo data analysis and related work. The research associate will be expected to support the LIGO group membership at a minimum 20% level by contributing to collaboration data analysis or technical review. The position is for 2 years with the earliest starting date in September 2020. Interested candidates should submit via email to jobs(a)igfae.usc.es, with the following attached in pdf format: * A recent CV, including list of publications. * Statement of Research Interests (max 3 pages). In addition, candidates should be prepared to arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to the same address if requested. The position will remain open until filled, however to ensure full consideration applications should be received by February 26, 2020. IGFAE is a member of SOMMa Excellence Alliance, the network of Severo Ochoa Centres and Maria de Maeztu Units to promote Spanish Excellence in research and to enhance its social impact at national and international levels. IGFAE is an equal opportunity employer. IGFAE is committed to increasing the diversity of its personnel and particularly welcomes applications from women, minorities and persons with disabilities. Informal enquiries should be sent to thomas.dent(a)usc.es, jaime.alvarez(a)usc.es or jobs(a)igfae.usc.es. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Postodoc position in discretized models of quantum gravity, Krakow, Poland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17025 Deadline: 2020-04-30 Location: Krakow, Poland Additional Information: http://cs.if.uj.edu.pl/cs/index.html Contact: jerzy.jurkiewicz[AT]uj.edu.pl The 2-year post-doc position in the National Science Centre grant OPUS-17-ST2. The candidates are expected to have some basic experience in discretized models of quantum gravity and the ability to create the necessary computer codes and to perform massive numerical simulations. The position is in the Institute of Theoretical Physics, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland. The Institute hosts a big scientific group working on models of quantum gravity and quantum cosmology. The Institute has a large computer facility, other facilities in Poland can also be used. The studied model is the model of Causal Dynamical Triangulations, where the principal investigator (prof. Jerzy Jurkiewicz) is one of the creators of the model. The candidate will be expected to get involved in a collaboration with a large scientific group both in the Institute and abroad (Denmark, the Netherlands). CV and a motivation letter + 2 recommendation letters. The candidates will be evaluated by a commission. The commission may invite potential candidates for an interview. The results will be announced on 2020-15-05. The expected starting date: September 1st 2020. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Two PhD positions in neutron star physics at Coimbra and Lisbon, Portugal ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/02/24/2-phd-positions-in-neutron-s… Deadline: 2020-04-30 Location: Coimbra/Lisbon, Portugal Additional Information: https://idpasc.lip.pt/pt_cern_grants/phd_programme/call/13 Contact: violetta.sagun[AT]uc.pt We are seeking for outstanding, highly motivated candidates for the following positions: 1. PhD position on thermal evolution of hybrid stars at the University of Coimbra supervised by Prof. Constanca Providencia and Dr. Violetta Sagun. 2. PhD position is devoted to the study of the effect of dark matter on the properties of compact stars. Its a joint scholarship between the University of Coimbra and the University of Lisbon supervised by Prof. Constanca Providencia, Dr. Violetta Sagun (Coimbra) and Prof. Ilidio Lopes (Lisbon). An application should include a curriculum vitae, a motivation letter, certificates of all the obtained academic degrees, other documents that the candidate may consider relevant (diplomas, certificates etc..) and up to three contacts for reference letters. Candidates should hold either a pre-Bologna degree, or a pre-/post-Bologna Master's degree at the time of application. Foreign degrees/diplomas are required to be recognized by the General Directorate of Higher Education or by a Portuguese higher education institution: https://www.dges.gov.pt/en/pagina/degree-and-diploma-recognition?plid=1536 Deadline for the application: 30th of April 2020, 17:00 (Lisbon time). Applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Violetta Sagun (violetta.sagun[AT]uc.pt) well in advance, to discuss potential projects and application procedure. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Expression of Interest, Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics, Canberra, Australia ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/02/28/expression-of-interest-anu-c… Deadline: 2020-03-31 Location: Canberra, Australia Additional Information: https://www.ozgrav.org/anu-professor.html Contact: sareh.rajabi[AT]anu.edu.au As previously advertised, the Australian National University in Canberra, Australia, has recently established a new Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics (CGA), jointly supported by the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics and the Research School of Physics. The Centre encompasses all aspects of gravitational wave physics and astrophysics, including instrumentation, theory and data analysis, source follow-up and multi-messenger astronomy. It will bring together existing ANU researchers in these areas under one umbrella and expand the capability by making up to seven new tenure or tenure-track academic appointments ranging from full Professor to Assistant Professor across these research programs over the next year. This presents a great opportunity for people facing the "two-body" problem! Even if your partner is not involved in GW research, we still may be able to accommodate very capable people. We are currently actively seeking Expressions of Interest for the key appointment of a Full Professor (Level E) and for an early to mid-career GW astrophysicist. At least one of these positions will be offered to a female-identifying candidate. The Full Professor will initially take on the role of Deputy Director, in the anticipation that they will take over as Director within the next five years. We are seeking inspirational scientists with an equity agenda from any area of research covered by the Centre, who can grow ANU's leadership across all areas of gravitational wave astronomy. If you think you have the skills, vision and drive required to fill this role, please consider applying, regardless of your current level of appointment. These two appointments come with attractive start-up packages and the ability to help shape the future of the CGA through subsequent faculty hires. Please submit a 2-page Expression of Interest (EoI), along with a complete CV. EoIs will be accepted any time until March 31st. We anticipate officially advertising the position in April. You are encouraged to contact Professor David McClelland (david.mcclelland[AT]anu.edu.au) for further information. Please email your expression of interest and CV to the CGA Administrator, Dr Sareh Rajabi (sareh.rajabi[AT]anu.edu.au), before the closing date. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Tenure-Track Position in Gravitational Astrophysics, Canberra, Australia ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/02/28/tenure-track-position-in-gra… Deadline: 2020-03-31 Location: Canberra, Australia Additional Information: http://cga.anu.edu.au/ Contact: sareh.rajabi[AT]anu.edu.au Tenure-Track Position in Gravitational Astrophysics, Canberra, Australia (open to female identifying candidates only) The Australian National University in Canberra, Australia, has recently established a new Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics (CGA), jointly supported by the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics and the Research School of Physics. The Centre encompasses all aspects of gravitational wave physics and astrophysics, including instrumentation, theory and data analysis, source follow-up and multi-messenger astronomy. It will bring together existing ANU researchers in these areas under one umbrella and expand the capability by making up to seven new tenure-track academic appointments across these research programs over the next year. The inaugural CGA Director is Professor David McClelland. We are seeking to appoint an outstanding early or mid-career academic with a strong research record in gravitational wave astrophysics (theory and data analysis, source follow-up, multi-messenger astronomy). This will be a tenure-track position attracting a significant start-up package. It will be a key foundation position in the CGA. The appointee will assist with recruiting additional appointments into the CGA, helping to shape its future. We are now seeking Expressions of Interest (EoI) in this position. An EoI will comprise a 1-page statement of achievement and proposed program of research at ANU, along with a 2-page CV. EoIs will be accepted any time up until March 31st, 2020. Please email your EOI to the CGA administrator, Dr Sareh Rajabi, sareh.rajabi[AT]anu.edu.au, and expect confirmation of receipt. For further information, please contact Professor Susan Scott (susan.scott[AT]anu.edu.au) or Professor David McClelland (david.mcclelland[AT]anu.edu.au) at RSPhys and/or Associate Professor Christian Wolf (christian.wolf[AT]anu.edu.au) at RSAA. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. THE CHALONGE DE VEGA PROGRAMME 2020 ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/02/11/the-chalonge-de-vega-program… Additional Information: https://chalonge-devega.fr PROGRAMME OF THE YEAR 2020 OF THE CHALONGE - DE VEGA SCHOOL THE NEW UNIVERSE and the NEW BLACK HOLES. QUANTUM PHYSICS and DARK ENERGY. A Laboratory of Ideas. Research, Training and Scientific Culture. 30 Years of Pioneering Activity. Calling for Understanding. Tribute to Hector de Vega. The Scientist and the Human Person. Science with great intellectual endeavor and a human face. A great scientific and human adventure. A beacon at the forefront of physical cosmology and astrofundamental physics with novel scientific research, projects and ideas, careful interdisciplinarity, with both Theory and Observations Open Science-Open and Free Access.Topics 2020: The quantum transplanckian phase of the Universe, Pre-Inflation, Inflation and Grand Unification Physics for and from the CMB Observations, Primordial Gravitons. Quantum Astrophysics, Warm Dark Matter Galaxies and their Structures, New Black Holes. Vacuum Energy, Lambda, H_0 and Dark Energy. The Classical-Quantum Gravity Duality. New Quantum structure of the Space-Time ....Precision Language for Precision Cosmology. Universality in the Universe.... The Present Transformations of Science: Quo Vadis Science (view from its own interior) ? Ubi es Science ? Sessions of the Year 2020, dates and their Topics are available here: https://chalonge-devega.fr/Programme2020.html Information is being completed along the whole year: research news, conferences, online lectures, videos Hector J. de Vega page: https://chalonge-devega.fr/HdeV.html School page: https://chalonge-devega.fr/ Norma G. Sanchez page: https://chalonge-devega.fr/sanchez/ With compliments and kind regards, The Chalonge - de Vega School https://chalonge-devega.fr ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Special Issue of Symmetry on "Numerical Relativity and Gravitational Wave" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/02/16/special-issue-of-symmetry-on… Additional Information: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/symmetry/special_issues/Numerical_Relativity_G… Dear Colleagues, The journal Symmetry has a special issue on "Numerical Relativity and Gravitational Wave" and is now open for submission. Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2020. Numerical relativity (NR) is currently a major topic connecting general relativity to computational astrophysics and simulation science. After the 2006 breakthroughs in the simulation of black hole collisions, the field developed in several directions. Current applications range from multimessenger astrophysics modeling to cosmology, with new formal and numerical aspects under development. Key astrophysical NR applications involve the simulations of mergers of neutron stars and black holes and of core collapse supernovae. Binary black hole simulations crucially helped the characterization of the first gravitational signals detected by the LIGO-Virgo experiments. Their increasing accuracy and completeness is driving waveform modeling for gravitationalwave astronomy. General relativistic fluidynamics simulations of compact binary mergers are essential to study the engines that power electromagnetic observables. Strong gravity is also a primary component for quantitative simulations of stellar collapse and accretion onto compact objects. Fundamental applications of NR tools are the dynamical stability of compact objects, scenarios for black hole formation, and investigations of the cosmic censorship conjecture. Critical phenomena in gravitational collapse were a genuine numerical discovery and are currently being extended to nonspherical symmetries and multidimensions. High-energy black-hole collisions can be used to probe black-hole formation in proton-proton collisions at particle colliders or in cosmic-ray showers hitting the Earth's atmosphere. The field is evolving also towards the exploration of alternative theories of gravity, black-hole studies in the context of the gauge-gravity duality, and the first cosmological applications. The purpose of this Special Issue is to collect new original contributions in the broad field of numerical relativity. We welcome contributions exploring new formalisms and new numerical methods for Einstein equations, as well as new applications of NR methods in all areas. Prof. Dr. Sebastiano Bernuzzi (Guest Editor) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. Call for papers: "Binary Neutron Star mergers" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/02/18/call-for-papers-binary-neutr… Additional Information: https://www.springer.com/journal/10714/updates/17696034 We solicit submissions for a Topical Collection of the journal General Relativity and Gravitation on "Binary Neutron Star mergers". With two announced detections and several more candidate events, binary neutron star mergers are at the center stage of gravitational-wave astronomy. There are many open challenges in the simulation of such sources, in the data analysis and in their interpretation. As the number of detections will increase over the next years and as upgraded and new detectors will become operational, we may anticipate significant discoveries and breakthroughs in our understanding of the physics and astrophysics of neutron stars. The interplay with other channels of information also promises big scientific rewards regarding the aftermath of such mergers. This topical collection will include invited reviews and reports on various aspects of binary neutron star mergers. Representative topics are: - Binary Neutron Star Merger Remnants - Matter Imprints in Waveform Models for Neutron Star Binaries - Post-merger EOS Constraints in BNS mergers - MHD Simulations of Binary Neutron Star Mergers - Neutron Star Tidal Deformability and EOS Constraints - Binary Neutron Star Initial Data GRG also welcomes contributed submissions to be included as original research articles in this topical collection, which will remain open until November 2020. Authors are invited to submit through the website https://www.editorialmanager.com/gerg/. Please indicate that your manuscript is intended for inclusion in the special issue "T.C. : BNS mergers". For preparation, please follow the instructions for authors available under "Submission guidelines". We look forward to receiving your submission! Nikolaos Stergioulas and Pablo Laguna (Topical Collection Editors). ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Quantum Gravity 2020, Waterloo, Canada 1.2. Quantum Information in Quantum Gravity 6, Geneva, Switzerland 1.3. 10th Iberian Gravitational Waves Meeting, Valencia, Spain 1.4. X International Meeting on Lorentzian Geometry, Cordoba, Spain 1.5. 9th Gulf Coast Gravity Meeting, Oxford, MS, USA 1.6. 43rd COSPAR Scientific Assembly - Scientific Event H0.5 - Fundamental Physics in Space Applications 1.7. School on Quantum Photonics: Principles and Applications, Gebze, Turkey 1.8. Spanish Portuguese Relativity Meeting 2020 (EREP2020), Aveiro, Portugal 1.9. 19th Conference on Recent Developments in Gravity, Athens, Greece (2nd announcement) 1.10. The Fourth Zeldovich meeting, Minsk, Belarus (3nd announcement) 1.11. Sixth International Conference on the Nature and Ontology of Spacetime, Albena, Bulgaria 2. Jobs 2.1. PhD and Master's in Physics at Center for Gravitation and Cosmology, Yangzhou, China 2.2. Postdoctoral researcher in neutron star astrophysics, Amsterdam, Netherlands 2.3. Postdoctoral Fellowship in cosmology and FRBs, Cape Town, South Africa 2.4. Postdoctoral Fellowship in gravity and gravitational waves, Cape Town, South Africa 2.5. Two postdocs in theoretical cosmology at QMUL, Londom, UK 2.6. PhD position in Gravitational Wave Science, Leuven/Brussels, Belgium 2.7. Postdoctoral position in neutron star physics, Warsaw, Poland 2.8. PhD position in Loop Quantum Gravity, London, Canada 2.9. Ph.D. Position in Theoretical Astrophysics at Perimeter Institute and the University of Guelph, Waterloo, Canada 2.10. Postdoctoral position in approaches to modified gravity, Nottingham, UK 2.11. MSc in Astrophysics and Relativity at Dublin City University, Ireland 2.12. PhD position in quantum cosmology and quantum gravity, Sheffield, UK 3. News 3.1. Invitation to host Texas��Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics in 2023 3.2. GRG welcomes new Editor-in-Chief Mairi Sakellariadou 3.3. GRG Golden Oldies by Ehlers and Schroedinger 3.4. SageMath 9.0 is out 3.5. Passing of Frank Estabrook 3.6. Call for papers on relativistic mass ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Quantum Gravity 2020, Waterloo, Canada --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16838 Starting: 2020-07-13 to 2020-07-17 Location: Waterloo, Canada Additional Information: https://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/conferences/quantum-gravity-2020 Contact: eichhorn[AT]cp3.sdu.dk The conference "Quantum Gravity 2020" has a deliberately broad scope. We aim to include participants from all current approaches to quantum gravity, as well as researchers working on the phenomenology of quantum gravity. The main goal of the meeting is to assess the progress made and to constructively and openly discuss open questions in our understanding of quantum gravity. A second goal is to work towards combining the insights gained in the various approaches. In its overall goal as well as the format, this conference will differ from more specialized meetings that focus on specific quantum-gravity approaches. We hope that this inaugural conference "Quantum Gravity" can make a contribution to bridging the gaps between quantum gravity approaches, and bring the entire community together for a constructive and fruitful exchange. Registration for the conference is now open on the conference webpage. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. Quantum Information in Quantum Gravity 6, Geneva, Switzerland --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16847 Starting: 2020-05-25 to 2020-05-29 Location: CERN, Geneva, Switzerland Additional Information: https://indico.cern.ch/event/874979/ Contact: a.belin[AT]cern.ch Insights from quantum information theory have played a tremendous role in understanding the emergence of spacetime in holography and quantum gravity. The aim of this workshop is to develop the interplay between these different fields in order to deepen our understanding of quantum gravity. This event will the 6th instalment of "Quantum Information in Quantum Gravity", which is a series of conferences centered around this pluri-disciplinary effort with previous editions being held in Vancouver, Perimeter, Vancouver, Florence, Davis. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. 10th Iberian Gravitational Waves Meeting, Valencia, Spain --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16863 Starting: 2020-05-27 to 2020-05-29 Location: Valencia, Spain Additional Information: https://www.uv.es/igwm2020 Contact: igwm2020[AT]uv.es The IGWM is an international conference set up yearly since 2011 by different groups around the Iberian Peninsula with interests in Gravitational Waves. In 2020 it will take place in Valencia, Spain, organised by the Astronomy and Astrophysics Department (DAA) and the Mathematics Department (DM) of the University of Valencia. The goal of this series of meetings is to bring together researchers working in Gravitational Waves with the aim at promoting collaboration and synergies among them. It also serves as a way of keeping track of recent advances in the Iberian gravitational wave community. The meeting covers all aspects of gravitational waves, including theory, data analysis, experiments and multimessenger astronomy. Invited Speakers: Josefa Becerra, Instituto Astrofisico de Canarias. Vitor Cardoso, CENTRA/IST, Lisboa. Elena Cuoco, EGO, Pisa. Daniel Garcia Figueroa, IFIC-CSIC/UV, Valencia. Nikolaos Karnesis, APC-Universite Paris Diderot. Paola Leaci, Sapiencia University, Roma. Maria Angeles Perez Garcia, Universidad de Salamanca. Michele Punturo, INFN-Perugia (TBC). Nikolaos Stergioulas, University of Thessaloniki. Scientific committee: Mar Bastero Gil, Marie-Anne Bizouard, Marica Branchesi, Thomas Dent, Jose Antonio Font, Tanja Hinderer, Mario Martinez, Alicia Sintes, Carlos Sopuerta. Local organising committee: Isabel Cordero-Carrion, Jose Antonio Font, Pablo Cerda-Duran +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. X International Meeting on Lorentzian Geometry, Cordoba, Spain --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16870 Starting: 2020-06-02 to 2020-06-05 Location: Cordoba, Spain Additional Information: http://www.uco.es/gelocor/ Contact: infogeom[AT]uco.es In 2001, researchers from several universities with a common interest on Lorentz Geometry met on Benalmadena in what was called "Meeting on Lorentzian Geometry". After this first and successful meeting, the organizers decided to make this one the first of a biennial series of conferences devoted to present and discuss the last advances on Lorentzian Geometry. Since then, what ended up being called "International Meeting on Lorentzian Geometry" has grown at an impressive pace. Currently, nine meetings have been held: Murcia 2003, Castelldefels 2005, Santiago de Compostela 2007, Martina Franca 2009 (Italy), Granada 2011, Sao Paulo 2013 (Brazil), Malaga 2016 and Warsaw 2018 (Poland). The Department of Mathematics of the University of Cordoba has the pleasure to organize in 2020 the X International Meeting on Lorentzian Geometry (GeLoCor) in an enclave with as much history as the city of Cordoba is. Looking forward to see you in Cordoba in June 2020 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. 9th Gulf Coast Gravity Meeting, Oxford, MS, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/01/22/9th-gulf-coast-gravity-meeti… Starting: 2020-03-13 to 2020-03-14 Location: Oxford, MS, USA Additional Information: https://www.phy.olemiss.edu/gcgm9/ Contact: gcgm9[AT]phy.olemiss.edu This is the second announcement of the 9th Gulf Coast Gravity Meeting. The GCGM will be held at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, MS, on March 13 and 14, 2020. In keeping with its tradition, this will be an open, relaxed, and informal conference. We are inviting researchers and students interested in all areas of gravitational physics: classical and quantum gravity, general relativistic astrophysics and cosmology, quantum cosmology, gravitational waves, and experimental gravity. Because this is a regional meeting, many attendees will be from the southeastern United States, but all are welcome. Talks Following the usual tradition all participants, and especially postdocs and graduate students, are encouraged to contribute short, introductory talks on their current research, with the aim of fostering communication and understanding among gravitational physicists with different backgrounds. A prize (sponsored by the APS Division of Gravitational Physics) will be awarded for the best talk given by a student at the meeting. Deadlines Prospective speakers should register by February 14 to receive full consideration. Late applicants will be considered at the discretion of the organizers. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Inn at Ole Miss. Reserve your room by February 11 to receive a reduced rate. See the website for details: https://www.phy.olemiss.edu/gcgm9/. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. 43rd COSPAR Scientific Assembly - Scientific Event H0.5 - Fundamental Physics in Space Applications --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/01/24/43rd-cospar-scientific-assem… Starting: 2020-08-15 to 2020-07-22 Location: Sydney, Australia Additional Information: https://www.cospar-assembly.org/admin/session_cospar.php?session=945 Contact: roberto.peron[AT]inaf.it Scientific Event H0.5 - Fundamental Physics in Space - Applications (Geodesy, Metrology, Navigation, and Others) Main Scientific Organizer: Juergen Mueller Deputy Organizer: Roberto Peron Dear colleague, the 43rd Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) Scientific Assembly will be held on 15 - 22 August 2020, in Sydney, Australia. As scientific organizers of the COSPAR session H0.5 "Applications (Geodesy, Metrology, Navigation, and Others)" and acknowledging your expertise in the related scientific fields, we would like to cordially invite you to submit an abstract for /a solicited talk in/ session H0.5. Event Description: In this Event, we will discuss new sensor measurement and mission concepts that apply advanced techniques for the study of the gravitational field on ground and in space. Terrestrial gravity anomalies will be determined by observing free-falling atoms (quantum gravimetry) instead of using falling corner cubes. This will open the door for a vast bundle of applications such as fast local gravimetric surveys and exploration, and the observation of Earth system processes with high spatial and temporal resolution. This technique can also be applied for future gradiometric measurements in space. Other concepts are approaching a frontier that can be termed as "Relativistic Metrology": the precise measurement of quantities (e.g., length and time) related to spacetime dynamics. Frequency comparisons of highly precise optical clocks connected by optical links give access to differences of the gravity potential (relativistic geodesy). In future, relativistic geodesy with clocks might be applied for defining and realizing height systems in a new way, locally as well as globally. Moreover, accurate clocks help to improve the accuracy of the International Atomic Time standard TAI. They are important for all space geodetic techniques as well as for the realization of reference systems and their connections. One example of increasing importance is positioning and navigation with GNSS for terrestrial and space applications. In addition, laser interferometry between test masses in space with nanometer accuracy - which has been recently implemented in the GRACE-FO mission - belongs to these novel concepts. For the latter, technology developed for gravitational wave detection and successfully tested in the LISA Pathfinder mission is being prepared for geodetic measurements. In the future even more refined concepts (tracking a swarm of satellites) will be implemented. We invite presentations to illustrate the principles and state of the art of these novel techniques and the application of the new methods for terrestrial and satellite geodesy (where local and global mass variations and surface deformations will be observed with unforeseen accuracy and resolution, variations that reflect changes in the Earth system), navigation and fundamental physics. We also welcome papers for further applications and invite contributions covering the theoretical description of the new methods, introducing novel theoretical concepts as well as new modelling schemes. With our best wishes, Prof. Dr. Juergen Mueller Institute of Geodesy, University Hannover Dr. Roberto Peron IAPS-INAF, Roma +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. School on Quantum Photonics: Principles and Applications, Gebze, Turkey --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/01/27/school-on-quantum-photonics-… Starting: 2020-03-13 to 2020-03-15 Location: Gebze, Turkey Additional Information: http://tbae.tubitak.gov.tr/en/haber/quantum-photonics-principles-and-applic… Contact: tbae.iletisim[AT]tubitak.gov.tr Technologies based on the use of quantum principles continue to play a profound role in deeper understanding of the laws of nature, thus sparking a new wave of scientific and technological advances. The use of previously untapped quantum properties such as superposition and entanglement of individual quantum states provides novel technological resources for secure communication systems, computational paradigms, advanced sensing and metrology. The School will bring together graduate students and early career researchers engaged in the various aspects of quantum science and technology to offer an excellent series of lectures, with a broad scope of topics ranging from scientific fundamentals to the ongoing state of applications. Lecturers * Vahid Karimipour (Sharif University of Technology) * Angelo Bassi (University of Trieste) Topics Covered - Quantum Mechanics and its Foundations - Quantum Superposition - Entanglement - Quantum Nonlocality - Quantum Measurements - Quantum Cryptography - Quantum Teleportation - Quantum Computation Organizers: Hasan Mandal (TUBITAK, President), Alikram Nuhbalaoglu (TUBITAK TBAE) Deadline for Applications: March 3, 2020, 23:59 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. Spanish Portuguese Relativity Meeting 2020 (EREP2020), Aveiro, Portugal --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/01/29/erep2020/ Starting: 2020-09-14 to 2020-09-17 Location: Aveiro, Portugal Additional Information: http://erep2020.web.ua.pt/ Contact: erep2020[AT]ua.pt The Spanish-Portuguese Relativity Meetings are annual conferences on General Relativity and Gravitation that date back to 1977. They are organized each year by one of the different groups doing research on Relativity and Gravitation in Portugal and Spain. The 2020 meeting will be hosted by the gravity group at the University of Aveiro. In 2020, we celebrate the outstanding developments of the field, from the observations of gravitational waves and black hole imaging to the theoretical developments in modeling and fundamental issues. The meeting will take place at the University of Aveiro Campus. The city of Aveiro is located on the west coast of Portugal, about 220 km north of Lisbon and 60 km south of Porto. It is known for its system of city canals and it is some times called the "Portuguese Venice". Plenary Speakers: Sonia Anton (University of Aveiro, Portugal), TBC Juan Garcia Bellido (Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, Spain) Geoffrey Compere (Universite Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium) Pedro Cunha (Albert Einstein Institute, Germany) Will East (Perimeter Institute, Canada) Jutta Kunz (University of Oldenburg, Germany) Jose Natario (University of Lisbon, Portugal) Luciano Rezzolla (Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany) Nico Sanchis-Gual (University of Lisbon, Portugal) Alicia Sintes (Universidad de las Islas Baleares, Spain) Thomas Sotiriou (University of Nottingham, UK), TBC Frederic Vincent (Observatoire de Paris, France) Elizabeth Winstanley (University of Sheffield, UK) Venue: University of Aveiro - Rectory building (plenary lectures and parallel sessions) and Mathematics Department (parallel sessions) Organizing Commitee: C. Herdeiro (Chair), J. Delgado, A. Morais, J. Oliveira, A. Pombo, E. Radu, N. Santos Scientific Commitee: Vitor Cardoso, Jose A. Font, Carlos Herdeiro, Ruth Lazkos, Jose S. Lemos Administrative Support: Cristina Grosso Email Contact: erep2020[AT]ua.pt Important Dates 1st February 2020: Registration Open. 31st May 2020: Deadline for Early-Birds. Deadline for Grants Applications. 17th July 2020: Deadline for Abstract submission. 14th September 2020: Beginning of EREP 2020. 17th September 2020: End of EREP 2020. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.9. 19th Conference on Recent Developments in Gravity, Athens, Greece (2nd announcement) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/01/30/19th-conference-on-recent-de… Starting: 2020-07-01 to 2020-07-04 Location: Athens, Greece Additional Information: https://indico.physics.auth.gr/e/NEB19 Contact: neb19conference[AT]gmail.com The 19th NEB conference on "Recent Developments in Gravity" will be held in Athens, Greece, from the 1st to the 4th of July 2020. NEB19 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 https://indico.physics.auth.gr/e/NEB19 and the registration deadline is March 1st, 2020. NEB19 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 the conference center of the Eugenides Foundation, near the coastal line of Faliro (located a few km south of the center of Athens). The list of invited plenary speakers includes: E. Berti (Johns Hopkins) E. Gourgoulhon (Meudon) R. Gregory (Durham) M. Dafermos (Cambridge/Princeton) S. Katsanevas (EGO-VIRGO) K. Kokkotas (Tuebingen) E. Plionis (NOA, Athens) D. Psaltis (Arizona) Th. Sotiriou (Nottingham) M. Sakellariadou (King's College) S. Weinfurtner (Nottingham) In addition, there will be a number of invited session speakers (to be announced). We welcome the submission of abstracts for talks in the parallel sessions and for the poster session. We are looking forward to meeting all interested participants in Athens in July! With our best regards, The Organizing Committee Ch. Charmousis (CNRS - University Paris-Saclay) G. Pappas (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) E. Saridakis (NTUA, Athens) N. Stergioulas (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) A. Zoupas (University of Thessaly) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.10. The Fourth Zeldovich meeting, Minsk, Belarus (3nd announcement) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/01/31/the-fourth-zeldovich-meeting… Starting: 2020-04-20 to 2020-04-24 Location: Minsk, Belarus Additional Information: http://www.icranet.org/zeldovich4 Contact: zeld4[AT]icranet.org This is the third announcement of the Fourth Zeldovich meeting to be held in Minsk, Belarus, from 20 to 24 of April 2020. The preliminary list of invited speakers includes: Abhay Ashtekar, Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos, Penn State University, USA Rong-Gen Cai, Institute of Theoretical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China Jens Chluba, Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics, University of Manchester, UK Alexander Dolgov, Novosibirsk State University and ITEP, Russia Jaan Einasto, Tartu Observatory, Estonia Stefan Gillessen, Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics, Germany Claus Laemmerzahl, ZARM, Germany Vladimir Lipunov, Moscow State University, Russia Felix Mirabel, CEA Saclay, France Razmik Mirzoyan, Max Planck Institute for Physics, Germany Slava Mukhanov, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet Muenchen, Germany Konstantin Postnov, Sternberg Astronomical Institute of the Moscow State University, Russia Piero Rosati, University of Ferrara, Italy Jorge Rueda, ICRANet, Italy Remo Ruffini, ICRANet, Italy Nikolay Shakura, Sternberg Astronomical Institute of the Moscow State University, Russia Dmitry Sokoloff, MSU, Russia (first days) Alexey Starobinsky, Landau institute for theoretical physics, RAS, Russia Registration form: http://dbserver.icra.it:8080/meetings/registration_zeld4.htm Abstract submission form: https://uploader.icranet.org/zeld4/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.11. Sixth International Conference on the Nature and Ontology of Spacetime, Albena, Bulgaria --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/02/01/sixth-international-conferen… Starting: 2020-05-11 to 2020-05-14 Location: Albena, Bulgaria Additional Information: http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/conferences/2020/ Contact: 2020conference[AT]minkowskiinstitute.org Second Call for Papers So far representatives of 17 countries have submitted abstracts to the sixth spacetime conference in Albena (famous Black Sea resort near Varna), Bulgaria. The Scientific Organizing Committee invites papers from physicists, philosophers of physics and philosophers on any topic related to the nature and ontology of spacetime. As there is no main theme of the sixth spacetime conference a number of special sessions have been suggested by colleagues (http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/conferences/2020/call.html) - Nature of time - Flow of time; Becoming (continuation of the Special Session on Becoming and the panel discussion at the Second Hermann Minkowski Meeting on the Foundations of Spacetime Physics on Wednesday, May 15, 2019) - Is spacetime a real (physical) four-dimensional entity or a mathematical concept? - Open Questions in Spacetime Physics - The controversy over Relativistic Mass - The problem with the gravitational energy-momentum pseudotensor in general relativity - should we have a closer look at the fact that the mathematical formalism of general relativity does not yield a proper tensor of the gravitational energy-momentum? - What is the difference between matter and geometry in general relativity, semi-classical gravity, and quantum gravity? - Do Black Holes Actually Exist? - Is there a conflict between relativity and quantum mechanics? - Quantum Gravity: Where do we stand? Depending on the number of colleagues participating in a special session, we plan to publish a volume with the talks presented at the session, which will include constructive criticism and the replies of the authors. Contributed papers in the form of extended abstracts of between one and two pages should be emailed to 2020conference[AT]minkowskiinstitute.org by February 28, 2020. Submissions will be reviewed and sending of notification of acceptance will start on February 17, 2020 (for the abstracts submitted by the original deadline January 31, 2020). Scientific Organizing Committee: Dennis Dieks (Utrecht University) Mauro Dorato (University of Rome Three) George F. R. Ellis (University of Cape Town) Robert Geroch (University of Chicago) Eleanor Knox (King's College London) Vesselin Petkov (Minkowski Institute, Montreal) Steven Savitt (University of British Columbia) Anguel Stefanov (Bulgarian Academy of Sciences) James Owen Weatherall (University of California, Irvine) Christian Wuethrich (University of Geneva) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. PhD and Master's in Physics at Center for Gravitation and Cosmology, Yangzhou, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/01/02/phd-and-masters-in-physics-a… Deadline: 2020-04-03 Location: Yangzhou, China Additional Information: http://www.cgc-yzu.cn/ Contact: ycong[AT]yzu.edu.cn The Center for Gravitation and Cosmology of Yangzhou University welcomes applications of international students to pursue a Master's degree or PhD degree. The duration of Master's degree is 3 years, while PhD degree takes 4 years (if one already has a Master's degree in the relevant field; otherwise it takes 5-6 years). Interested candidate should have a strong undergraduate background in physics, astronomy or mathematics. The Center for Gravitation and Cosmology (CGC) is a young and vibrant research center founded in 2017 at Yangzhou University. We are a highly diverse center with members (including postdocs) from 9 different countries. Our research area primarily focuses on theories of gravity (with applications to gravitational waves and black holes), holography, and cosmology. CGC is an initiative of the BRICS-Association of Gravity and Cosmology (BRICS-AGAC), with support from the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa). CGC also initiates the United Center for Gravitational Wave Physics in China and participates in the international BINGO collaboration on 21cm cosmology. Yangzhou is a scenic city with rich history in the Jiangsu Province of China, primarily known for its former major role in the salt trade. It is the Southern capital of China under Emperor Yang of Sui. It is believed that Marco Polo had served as a governer in Yangzhou around 1282-1287. In 2019, Yangzhou was named as UNESCO's new creative city for gastronomy. Interested candidates should submit the following documents in a SINGLE PDF file to Prof. Yen Chin Ong at ycong[AT]yzu.edu.cn : (1) A full curriculum vitae. (2) A copy of undergraduate certificate (3) A publication list, if any. (4) A brief description of research interests, including future plans, not exceeding 2 pages. In addition, 2-3 recommendation letters should be arranged to be sent to the same E-mail address. A complete application should be received no later than April 3rd, 2020. Successful candidates will be contacted in mid-April. A monthly stipend of at least 3000 RMB will be provided during the course of study (there is no tuition fee). In addition, accommodation will be provided. Courses will be conducted in English, but one is required to study basic Chinese for one semester. Inquiries are welcome. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoctoral researcher in neutron star astrophysics, Amsterdam, Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/01/10/postdoctoral-researcher-in-n… Deadline: 2020-02-28 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://api.uva.nl/shared/uva/en/vacancies/2020/01/20-007-postdoctoral-rese… Contact: A.L.Watts[AT]uva.nl Are you interested in understanding the nature of the densest nuclear matter in the Universe? Or in using relativity to map the surfaces of neutron stars? We welcome applications for a 3-year postdoctoral position to work on neutron star astrophysics with Prof. Anna Watts and her group at the Anton Pannekoek Institute for Astronomy (API) at the University of Amsterdam (UvA). The successful applicant will join the ERC Consolidator Grant funded project AEONS (Advancing the Equation of state Of Neutron Stars). NASA's NICER X-ray telescope has recently delivered its first measurements of neutron star mass and radius - key probes of the dense matter Equation of State (EOS) - using the new technique of Pulse Profile Modeling (PPM). PPM combines astrophysical modeling, relativistic ray-tracing, and Bayesian inference using high performance computers to deliver not only mass and radius but also a map of the hot emitting regions on the stellar surface. Our group played a major role in this effort, and the AEONS team will continue this work, analyzing new NICER data and carrying out simulations to address the complexities that we have encountered. AEONS also looks ahead to the next generation of large-area X-ray timing telescopes. Missions such as eXTP and STROBE-X are targeting accreting neutron stars for PPM - but these pose challenges such as variability, surface pattern uncertainty, and the need to consider X-ray polarimetry data. AEONS will tackle these issues, and study how to embed PPM in a multi-messenger EOS inference framework with radio and gravitational wave constraints. If you have a background in electromagnetic / gravitational wave neutron star astrophysics, dense matter physics, astrostatistics or computational astrophysics we encourage you to apply. You will join the vibrant high energy astrophysics group at API, and can expect to collaborate with our colleagues in the Gravitation and Astroparticle Physics (GRAPPA) Institute. Two postdoctoral researchers will eventually be hired within the AEONS team, with broad goals of quantifying the robustness of PPM and embedding PPM in the wider multi-messenger and nuclear physics context. There is flexibility in how this works in practice, and applicants with interests in either or both areas are welcome. You will work closely with the PhD students on the team, and will have the opportunity to supervise Bachelor and Masters student research projects. You will also be encouraged to pursue your own research lines (please highlight any synergies of existing projects with AEONS in your application). Applicants should have a PhD related to astrophysics and a track record that is relevant to the goals of the AEONS project. The appointment is for 3 years, to start in Fall 2020 (negotiable). Applications should be submitted electronically via the URL provided (there is an "Apply now" button at the bottom of that page). To apply, please submit a single PDF containing a cover letter, CV, publication list and a brief statement of your research experience, skills and goals. Please highlight anything that is particularly relevant to the AEONS project area. You should also provide names and email addresses for 3 people who can be contacted to provide a letter of reference in the event that your application is shortlisted. The closing date for receipt of applications is February 28, 2020. Included Benefits: The salary, depending on relevant experience before the beginning of the employment contract, will be 2.709 to 4.274 EUR (scale 10) gross per month, based on fulltime (38 hours a week), exclusive 8 % holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus. A favorable tax agreement, the "30% ruling", may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement (CAO) of Dutch Universities is applicable. The UvA is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritise diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We value a spirit of enquiry and perseverance, provide the space to keep asking questions, and promote a culture of curiosity and creativity. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Postdoctoral Fellowship in cosmology and FRBs, Cape Town, South Africa ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16850 Deadline: 2020-02-16 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Additional Information: http://hepcat.group/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Postdoc-2020-NRF-ad-1.pdf Contact: melissa.largier[AT]uct.ac.za The High Energy Physics, Cosmology and Astrophysics Theory (HEPCAT) group in the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics at the University of Cape Town (UCT) is offering a SARChI in Physical Cosmology postdoctoral fellowship starting in 2020 with Prof. Amanda Weltman. The position is funded by the South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI) of the National Research Foundation. The research priorities of this position are on the science of the HIRAX experiment and the MeerKAT telescope, specifically cosmological parameter estimations with BAOs, understanding Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) and the cosmological implications of FRBs and using machine learning in astrophysics. FRB science is gaining increasing attention in the field of cosmology as it aims to synergise observable quantities with multi-wavelength observations in order to exploit them as unique probes of cosmology. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with expertise in one or more of the priority science areas: FRBs, using FRBs/pulsars to probe the interstellar/intergalactic medium, studies of the circumgalactic medium, studies of cosmic baryons and baryonic feedback processes in galaxies. You will use your in-depth subject matter knowledge of radio pulsar and/or FRB astronomy to enable and deliver high-quality scientific publications from the MeerKAT telescope. In addition to the scientific exploitation of the sensitivity and capabilities of the MeerKAT and MeerLICHT telescopes, you will also have the opportunity to leverage other world-class multi-wavelength facilities for FRB science and cosmology. You will have the possibility to collaborate with the HIRAX team and the MeerTRAP team at the University of Manchester and this may involve regular travel between these institutes. Applicants must have a track record of accomplishment and independence in their research. For more information on the activities of the HEPCAT group, see http://hepcat.group/. Our members include Shajid Haque, Julien Larena, Jeff Murugan, Jonathan Shock and Amanda Weltman. There are additional opportunities to perform joint work within other group research areas, including amplitudes in astrophysics, machine learning and theoretical cosmology more broadly. The appointment must comply with the University's approved policies, procedures and practices for the postdoctoral sector, and is subject to the rules and approval of the University of Cape Town and the National Research Foundation of South Africa. The appointment is for two years at the outset, with a possible extension of one year. A PhD in Physics, Applied Mathematics or Astronomy is required. Postdoctoral experience is a bonus, however the candidate needs to be within 5 years from the date of PhD at the start of the position and may not have held a full-time permanent academic or professional post. The value of the fellowship is R230 000, and it is tax-free. Equipment and travel funding are available. Interested candidates should send a CV, a research proposal (2-3 pages), and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to melissa.largier[AT]uct.ac.za by February 16th, 2020. Please use the following format in the subject line : YOURNAME, SARChI postdoc 2020. Applications will be considered from that date until the position is filled. The position is available immediately. Any queries can be sent to Melissa at melissa.largier[AT]uct.ac.za. Eligible and complete applications will be considered by members of the HEPCAT group. The University of Cape Town reserves the right to: - disqualify ineligible, incomplete and/or inappropriate applications - change the conditions of award or to make no awards at all +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Postdoctoral Fellowship in gravity and gravitational waves, Cape Town, South Africa ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16851 Deadline: 2020-02-16 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Additional Information: http://hepcat.group/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Postdoc-2020-VC-Fellowship-a… Contact: melissa.largier[AT]uct.ac.za The High Energy Physics, Cosmology and Astrophysics Theory (HEPCAT) group in the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics at the University of Cape Town (UCT) is offering a postdoctoral fellowship starting in 2020. The position is funded by the VC2030 Future Leaders award to Prof Amanda Weltman; awarded by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Town. The focus of the grant is on theoretical aspects of gravity research, in particular using gravitational waves to constrain theories of gravity. We will consider candidates with a range of interests related to gravity and high energy theory. Applicants should work in one of the following fields: High Energy Theory, Cosmology and Theoretical Astrophysics. Applicants must have a track record of accomplishment and independence in their research. Preference will be given to applicants whose research activities overlap with members of the HEPCAT (http://hepcat.group/) group: Shajid Haque, Julien Larena, Jeff Murugan, Jonathan Shock and Amanda Weltman. There are additional opportunities to perform joint work within other group research areas, including amplitudes in astrophysics, machine learning and theoretical cosmology more broadly. The appointment must comply with the University's approved policies, procedures and practices for the postdoctoral sector, and is subject to the rules and approval of the University of Cape Town. The High Energy Physics, Cosmology and Astrophysics Theory (HEPCAT) group in the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics at the University of Cape Town (UCT) is offering a postdoctoral fellowship starting in 2020. The appointment is for two years at the outset, with a possible extension of one year. A PhD in Physics, Applied Mathematics or Astronomy is required. Postdoctoral experience is a bonus, however the candidate needs to be within 5 years from the date of PhD at the start of the position and may not have held a full-time permanent academic or professional post. The value of the fellowship is R230 000, and it is tax-free. Equipment and travel funding are available. Interested candidates should send a CV, a research proposal (2-3 pages), and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to melissa.largier[AT]uct.ac.za by February 16th, 2020. Please use the following format in the subject line : YOURNAME, VC2030 postdoc 2020. Applications will be considered from that date until the position is filled. The position is available immediately. Any queries can be sent to Melissa at melissa.largier[AT]uct.ac.za. Eligible and complete applications will be considered by members of the HEPCAT group. The University of Cape Town reserves the right to: - disqualify ineligible, incomplete and/or inappropriate applications - change the conditions of award or to make no awards at all +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Two postdocs in theoretical cosmology at QMUL, Londom, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/01/15/2-postdocs-in-theoretical-co… Deadline: 2020-02-28 Location: London, UK Additional Information: https://webapps2.is.qmul.ac.uk/jobs/job.action?jobID=4971 Contact: t.clifton[AT]qmul.ac.uk The Cosmology and Relativity Group at Queen Mary University of London invites applications for two STFC funded postdoctoral positions in theoretical cosmology. These are: 1. Testing and constraining dark energy and modified gravity with non-linear structures in cosmology. This project will develop new theoretical frameworks for investigating the effects of alternative theories in the non-linear regime of structure formation - with Timothy Clifton (t.clifton[AT]qmul.ac.uk) and Alkistis Pourtsidou(a.pourtsidou[AT]qmul.ac.uk). closing date: 28th February 2020 job refence: QMUL21213 apply here: https://webapps2.is.qmul.ac.uk/jobs/job.action?jobID=4971 2. Detecting relativistic effects in large scale structure and the bispectrum. This project will develop theoretical tools, predictions and/or N-body simulations preparing the way for the first detection of relativistic effects in large-scale structure - with Chris Clarkson (chris.clarkson[AT]qmul.ac.uk), Phil Bull and Timothy Clifton. closing date: 28th February 2020 job refence: QMUL21204 apply here: https://webapps2.is.qmul.ac.uk/jobs/job.action?jobID=4985 A PhD degree and relevant research experience are required. The posts are for three years, starting in September 2020 (or other date by agreement). The Cosmology Group is part of the Astronomy Unit at QMUL consisting of 8 permanent staff members (Tessa Baker, Phil Bull, Chris Clarkson, Tim Clifton, Karim Malik, David Mulryne, Alkistis Pourtsidou and Will Sutherland), together with ~7 postdocs and ~10 PhD students, with an active international visitors programme. The vibrant group has diverse research interests spanning large-scale structure and radio cosmology, inflation and the early universe, advanced perturbation theory, and modified gravity. Group members play key roles in many international experiments, including the Square Kilometre Array, Hydrogen Epoch of Reionization Array (HERA), Euclid, and the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST). The Astronomy Unit has access to excellent local computational facilities, including an HPC cluster with 5000 cores, and a Tier2 GridPP cluster with more than 5PB of storage and 2000 cores. Project 2 will be in close collaboration with researchers in South Africa, at the Centre for Radio Cosmology at the University of the Western Cape in Cape Town, and successful applicants will have the opportunity to spend significant periods of their fellowship there. We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, but applications are particularly encouraged from traditionally under-represented groups in science. QMUL holds the Athena SWAN Silver award and the School of Physics and Astronomy holds Juno Champion status from the Institute of Physics which shows our commitment to promoting an inclusive working environment. Applications (application form, CV, publication list and research statement) 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 Jazmina Vaca Ortiz (spa-hr(a)qmul.ac.uk) to arrive by the same date. Please feel free to contact any of the project leaders for further information. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. PhD position in Gravitational Wave Science, Leuven/Brussels, Belgium ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/01/16/phd-position-in-gravitationa… Deadline: 2020-03-01 Location: Leuven/Brussels Additional Information: https://fys.kuleuven.be/gwc Contact: thomas.hertog[AT]kuleuven.be The joint Centre for Gravitational Waves at the Institute for Theoretical Physics of KU Leuven and at the University of Brussels (ULB) invites applications for a PhD position in the area of gravitational wave physics. The Centre for Gravitational Waves (https://fys.kuleuven.be/gwc) is an inter-university center of research that stimulates nationwide collaboration on gravitational wave physics and facilitates the Belgian contributions to the development and construction of future gravitational wave observatories. This year the Centre has an opening for a PhD position in the context of its contributions to LISA, the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna that will measure gravitational waves in space. Target areas of research concern in particular the theory and modelling of gravitational wave patterns and will be performed in close collaboration with members of the LISA Science Group. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline for full consideration is March 1st, 2020 To apply, interested candidates should submit their application by email to our secretary Anneleen Marcelis (email: anneleen.marcelis[AT]kuleuven.be). The application package should include your CV, your grades from the bachelor and master program, a letter of motivation which includes a brief description of your research interest (maximum one page), and (at least) two letters from professors (one of whom should be your master thesis supervisor) who are willing to support your application. Further information about these positions can be obtained from Prof. T. Hertog (thomas.hertog[AT]kuleuven.be) or Prof. G. Compere (gcompere[AT]ulb.ac.be). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. Postdoctoral position in neutron star physics, Warsaw, Poland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/01/23/postdoctoral-position-in-neu… Deadline: 2020-02-14 Location: Warsaw, Poland Additional Information: https://www.camk.edu.pl/en/archiwum/2020/01/10/postdoctoral-position-neutro… Contact: bhaskell[AT]camk.edu.pl Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position at the Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center (CAMK PAN) in Warsaw, Poland, with a preferred, start in the summer or fall of 2020. The successful applicant will collaborate with the group of Dr Brynmor Haskell on numerical implementation of dissipative processes in general relativistic models of neutron stars. The position is available for two years with a possibility to extend of another one and will be funded from a Polish National Science Centre OPUS research grant (2019/33/B/ST9/00942). Funding for travel and research equipment will also be provided. CAMK is one of the leading astronomical institutes in Poland and current research at the institute encompasses a broad range of both observational and theoretical subjects in modern astrophysics. CAMK 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 2014. Applicants should have a strong background in general relativity, computational physics or astrophysics. Experience with numerical relativity simulations will be an advantage but are not essential. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Dr Brynmor Haskell (bhaskel[AT]camk.edu.pl) to discuss the project further. Applications (in pdf format) can be sent to recruitment[AT]camk.edu.pl and should include a copy of the applicant's 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, and send a scan of signed GDPD form (available from https://www.camk.edu.pl/media/uploads_current/o_instytucie/rodo/ncn/ rodo_deklaracja_ncn_ang.pdf). For full consideration applications should be received by February 14th, 2020. The review of applications will begin soon after this date and continue until the position is filled. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. PhD position in Loop Quantum Gravity, London, Canada ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16903 Deadline: 2020-11-24 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Additional Information: https://forms.gle/rRuPeisWSCFQUT2F9 Contact: fvidotto[AT]uwo.ca We invite applications for a PhD position in the new research group led by Francesca Vidotto at the Department of Applied Mathematics of the University of Western Ontario in London, Canada (www.uwo.ca/apmaths) The duration of the PhD degree is of 4 years and students are usually expected to work as teaching assistant for two courses during the academic year. The successful candidate will be fully involved in the research life of the group, in particular in connection to the development of new computational tools for Loop Quantum Gravity. The research in the group will include: - analytical and numerical aspects of spinfoam amplitudes, in particular applied to cosmology and black holes, - quantum gravity phenomenology, in particular astrophysical and cosmological signatures of black/white holes and remnants, - conceptual aspects in the physics of space-time, in particular those connected to singularity resolution and spacetime emergence, - foundations of physics, focusing on relational aspects across relativity and quantum theory. The research at Western is fostered by a highly interdisciplinary environment. The group participates in the activities of the Rotman Institute for Philosophy of Science and benefits of close interactions with the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, located at just 1 hour distance by car. The campus of Western University provides a stimulating and welcoming environment. We particularly encourage applications from those individuals who can enrich the intellectual and human diversity of our working environment, and we commit to make an active effort towards this goal. *How to Apply* The review of the applications starts on February 24th and will continue until the position is filled. Informal inquires about possible additional openings are welcome at any time of year. In order to complete your application, please fill the form at https://forms.gle/rRuPeisWSCFQUT2F9 and send the following documents combined in a single pdf file to fvidotto[AT]uwo.ca, formatting the subject as "PhD Application - YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME": 1. Cover Letter, highlighting your motivations and aspirations 2. Curriculum Vitae, highlighting research experiences if any 3. A transcript of records of university courses and grades +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Ph.D. Position in Theoretical Astrophysics at Perimeter Institute and the University of Guelph, Waterloo, Canada ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/01/24/ph-d-position-in-theoretical… Deadline: 2020-02-01 Location: Waterloo, Canada Additional Information: https://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/ Contact: dsiegel[AT]pitp.ca Applications are invited for one or more PhD positions in gravitational-wave and multi-messenger astrophysics at Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics and the University of Guelph, to start Fall 2020 or earlier. Successful applicants will work with Assistant Professor Daniel Siegel on numerical simulations of compact binary mergers and associated electromagnetic counterparts. One position will be linked to the Canadian Astroparticle Physics Research Institute (Arthur B. McDonald Institute) and explore the interface of neutron star mergers and neutrino physics. Successful applicants will benefit from Perimeter's thriving international and multi-disciplinary research community with ample opportunity to collaborate within and across fields. They will be embedded in a unique combination of Perimeter's strong gravity community, the newly established Gravitational Waves Initiative, as well as the Astrophysics and Gravitation Group at the University of Guelph. More information on PhD opportunities at Perimeter can be found here (https://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/training) Evaluation criteria for the positions include academic record, prior research experience relevant to the position as well as commitment to fostering an inclusive research environment. Candidates from underrepresented groups in theoretical astrophysics are strongly encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will receive their degree from the University of Guelph, one of Perimeter's partnering universities. Interested candidates must typically hold a MSc degree in Physics and need to apply through the Guelph-Waterloo graduate program, the largest physics and astronomy graduate program in Canada: https://www.physics.uoguelph.ca/graduate-studies/prospective-graduate-stude…. In addition, interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter to dsiegel[AT]pitp.ca summarizing the candidate's motivation for this PhD position as well as prior research experience relating to gravitational-wave and multi-messenger astrophysics. Candidates should also comment on their numerical and computational skills. Deadline for applications is February 1st, 2020. Late submissions may be considered until the positions are filled. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. Postdoctoral position in approaches to modified gravity, Nottingham, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16915 Deadline: 2020-02-24 Location: Nottingham, UK Additional Information: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/ref/SCI507019 Contact: Thomas.Sotiriou[AT]nottingham.ac.uk Are you interested in approaches to modified gravity and dark energy? If so, we invite you to apply for the above two year STFC funded post to begin in October 2020. If your research interests are in one or more of the following areas we particularly encourage you to apply: addressing the cosmological constant problem and well tempered cosmologies, dark energy in the laboratory, such as with atom interferometry experiments, searches for light scalar fields such as the chameleon, symmetron and axion fields in cosmology and in the laboratory, and establishing a framework for performing non-linear simulations in alternative theories of gravity. If successful, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse set of researchers in the particle cosmology, quantum gravity and astronomy groups in Nottingham. You will need to have a PhD (or close to obtaining a PhD) in physics or mathematics related to the subject. This post will be offered on a full time, fixed term contract for a period of 2 years. Job share arrangements may be considered. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Ed Copeland, tel: 0115 9515164: Or email: ed.copeland[AT]nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. Our University has always been a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs - indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, visit; https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/applyingfromoverseas/index2.aspx +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. MSc in Astrophysics and Relativity at Dublin City University, Ireland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16945 Deadline: 2020-07-17 Location: Dublin, Ireland Additional Information: https://www.dcu.ie/courses/postgraduate/maths/msc-astrophysics-and-relativi… Contact: brien.nolan[AT]dcu.ie Applications are invited for a new MSc degree in Astrophysics and Relativity at Dublin City University. This course runs on a full-time (12 months) and part-time (24 months) basis. Students on the course combine the advanced study of astrophysics (including galactic astrophysics and high energy astrophysics) and general relativity (including black holes, gravitational waves and relativistic cosmology) with the development of a variety of computational and data analysis skills that are both relevant to the core topics of the programme and highly sought-after in a wide range of industries. Students will also undertake a project under the individual supervision of academic members of the programme team. The course is jointly run by the DCU School of Mathematical Sciences and the DCU School of Physical Sciences and is led by researchers from the Centre for Astrophysics and Relativity (CfAR). For more details, including information on the application process, fees and course requirements, see the link above. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12. PhD position in quantum cosmology and quantum gravity, Sheffield, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16949 Deadline: 2020-02-23 Location: Sheffield, UK Additional Information: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/maths/prospectivepg/phd/projects Contact: s.c.gielen[AT]sheffield.ac.uk One of the most important questions in fundamental science concerns the beginning of the Universe. In classical general relativity, this beginning is described by the Big Bang singularity, but we expect this picture to be different in quantum gravity. Quantum gravity could indeed influence the initial conditions for the Universe and thus our understanding of fundamental cosmology. In studying the impact of quantum gravity on cosmology, one often studies symmetry-reduced models in which the Universe is exactly homogeneous and isotropic, with small linear perturbations added on top. It is often not clear whether this is a valid approximation to the full dynamics, which is complicated and nonlinear. In this project we want to assess the impact of nonlinearities in quantum cosmology and quantum gravity on the effective description on large scales. The approximation of a homogeneous universe should fundamentally arise from an averaging over the physics at smaller scales. This becomes particularly pertinent in discrete approaches to quantum gravity in which a macroscopic universe arises from a large number of "spacetime quanta". We will extend the linearised perturbation theory which has been well-studied in quantum cosmology to nonlinear order, and use coarse graining techniques in quantum gravity and quantum cosmology to define a notion of quantum averaging for the cosmological setting. The latter will require developing numerical tools together with some analytical work. We will work within the group field theory approach to quantum gravity and neighbouring fields, such as loop quantum gravity and loop quantum cosmology. The PhD position is fully funded for 3.5 years including tuition fees and stipend at the Research Council rate (which is GBP 15k in 2019/20). The studentship can cover a UK or EU student. Informal enquiries regarding the project and any of its practical aspects are encouraged. If you are interested, please contact the proposed supervisor, Dr Steffen Gielen. Full applications can only be sent to the University of Sheffield, not directly per email. Applications received by 23rd Feb 2020 will receive full consideration. The preferred start date would be September/October 2020 but this is negotiable. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Invitation to host Texas��Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics in 2023 ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16830 Additional Information: http://texas2019.org At the recent 30th Texas Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics held in Portsmouth, UK, it was announced that the 31st Texas Symposium will be held in Prague, Czech Republic, 13-17 December 2021. The International Organizing Committee now invites proposals to host the 32nd Texas Symposium in 2023. The IOC is particularly interested to receive proposals to host the meeting in Asia or North America, but potential organisers from any country may apply. Proposals should include details of the proposed dates, likely venue for the meeting and a preliminary budget. For further information please contact Marco.Bruni[AT]port.ac.uk or David.Wands[AT]port.ac.uk who are happy to provide guidance as organisers of the most recent meeting in Portsmouth. For full consideration proposals should be sent to david.wands[AT]port.ac.uk by 15th March 2020. On behalf of the International Organizing Committee ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. GRG welcomes new Editor-in-Chief Mairi Sakellariadou ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/01/10/grg-welcomes-new-editor-in-c… Additional Information: https://www.springer.com/journal/10714/updates/17482428 With great pleasure, we would like to announce that Mairi Sakellariadou has accepted our invitation to succeed Roy Maartens as new Editor-in-Chief of the journal General Relativity and Gravitation. Mairi Sakellariadou has been a Professor of Theoretical Physics at King's College London since 2011. She is an excellent researcher with a broad background in theoretical physics and cosmology, with emphasis on the physics of the early universe. Her research stands at the interface between cosmology, theoretical particle physics and gravitational theories. As a member of various scientific collaborations (e.g., LIGO, LISA, EUCLID, SKA), with her position as Chair of the Gravitational Physics Division of the EPS, and her publishing experience at Helvetica Physica Acta and Europhysics Letters, she is highly-qualified for the job as the journal's Editor-in-Chief. Together will Pablo Laguna from Georgia Institute of Technology, Mairi Sakellariadou will lead the journal into its 50th anniversary year! We are glad to have two lead editors representing both the American and European research communities, and for the first time, a female Editor-in-Chief of the GRG journal! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. GRG Golden Oldies by Ehlers and Schroedinger ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/01/13/grg-golden-oldies-by-ehlers-… Additional Information: https://www.springer.com/gp/livingreviews/relativity/grg-golden-oldies The Golden Oldies series of the journal General Relativity and Gravitation reprints important papers in general relativity theory that were published 30 or more years ago and are either hard to get hold of, or were originally printed in a language other than English. Two new articles have been republished in December 2019: Ehlers, J. Republication of: On the Newtonian limit of Einstein's theory of gravitation. Gen Relativ Gravit 51, 163 (2019) https://doi.org/10.1007/s10714-019-2624-0 (Commemorating the 90th birthday of Juergen Ehlers.) An editorial note by Thomas Buchert and Thomas Maedler is freely available at https://doi.org/10.1007/s10714-019-2623-1 Schroedinger, E. Republication of: Dirac electron in the gravitational field I. Gen Relativ Gravit 52, 4 (2020) doi:10.1007/s10714-019-2626-y An editorial note by Bernard S. Kay is freely available at https://doi.org/10.1007/s10714-019-2625-z ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. SageMath 9.0 is out ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/01/14/sagemath-9-0-is-out/ Additional Information: https://sagemanifolds.obspm.fr/ SageMath 9.0 has just been released. It is a major new version, the first one based on Python 3. Binaries for Linux, macOS and Windows, as well as Docker images, are available at https://www.sagemath.org/download.html. It is also available online at https://sagecell.sagemath.org/ and https://cocalc.com. Regarding calculus on manifolds, SageMath 9.0 has important new features: - vector bundles (brand new!) - characteristic classes - more flexibility in constructing vector frames - possibility to specify multiple symmetries and contractions in index notation - more control on the numerical ODE solver for geodesics - various small improvements and bug fixes See https://sagemanifolds.obspm.fr/changelog.html for details. SageMath is a Python-based free computer algebra system, with some differential geometry and tensor calculus capabilities implemented via the SageManifolds project (https://sagemanifolds.obspm.fr/) See https://sagemanifolds.obspm.fr/examples.html for examples of use, in particular in the context of general relativity. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.5. Passing of Frank Estabrook ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/01/21/passing-of-frank-estabrook/ Additional Information: With deep sadness we report the passing of our friend and colleague Frank B. Estabrook on October 16, 2019. Frank was born in Boise, Idaho in 1922. He received a Ph. D. from Caltech in 1950. He came to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in 1960, following appointments as a professor at Miami University and as a physicist for North American Aviation and the US Army Office of Ordinance Research. Frank brought to JPL a deep understanding of, and a love for, Einstein's general relativity theory. In the mid to late 1960s, when few thought relativity relevant to anything practical, he understood that rapidly advancing technology would make relativity's effects observable in JPL spacecraft tracking and in planetary orbits, and he played a lead role in inspiring his JPL colleagues to incorporate relativity into their work. At JPL Frank achieved an international reputation for his own work in general relativity, differential geometry, soliton theory, and gravitational waves. With Hugo Wahlquist he reformulated Einstein's general relativity equations into a "dyadic" form that is closely tied to physical measurements, and used this reformulation to gain new insights into Einstein's theory. For the Caltech relativity group led by Kip Thorne, he was a valuable source of mathematical inspiration and advice from the 1960s to the 2000s. On a more practical side, with Hugo Wahlquist he derived the exact response of spacecraft Doppler tracking (electromagnetically-tracked separated test masses) to gravitational waves and thus how Doppler tracking could be used as a detector in the low-frequency band. The Estabrook-Wahlquist response function is also central to the analysis of very-low-frequency pulsar-timing gravitational wave searches, and it is a foundation for deducing the response of the ultra-sensitive LISA (Laser Interferometer Space Antenna) detector to gravitational waves. Frank was co-inventor of "time delay interferometry", a crucial enabling technology for LISA. Frank's theoretical work on detector response, and his analysis of noise and sensitivity, provided the scientific impetus for technical improvements in NASA's Deep Space Network, leading to ~1000-fold improvement in Doppler tracking sensitivity between 1980-2000. He was a member of the Galileo radio science team (Principal Investigator for its gravitational wave experiment) and a member of the LISA Mission Definition Team. He lectured in general relativity and applied mathematics at Caltech, served on several NASA advisory committees, and was on the editorial board of the Journal of Mathematical Physics. Frank had extensive scientific interests. In addition to his general relativity and mathematical physics work he was, for example, the first to propose deep sea drilling into the earth's mantle. He was generous with his time and ideas. On a personal note, he was a man of broad classical culture and a lover of music, especially opera. A quick wit and elegant spirit, he was beloved by his friends and colleagues. /s/ J. W. Armstrong, J. Kendall, M. Tinto, M. Vallisneri, R. Woo, K. Thorne Further information on Frank's life and work can be found in: - https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechOH:OH_Estabrook_F [Caltech oral history project (2007); Frank in his own words] - Estabrook, F.B. "Geophysical Research Shaft" Science, 124, 686 (1956) [proposed deep sea drilling] - https://dx.doi.org/10.1126/science.124.3224.686 - Estabrook, F. B. and Wahlquist, H. D. "Dyadic Analysis of Space-Time Congruences", J. Mathematical Physics, 5, 1629 (1964) [Estabrook-Wahlquist reformulation of Einstein's general relativity equations] - https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1931200 - Estabrook, F. B. and Wahlquist, H. D. "Response of Doppler Spacecraft Tracking to Gravitational Radiation," General Relativity and Gravitation 6, 439-447 (1975) [Estabrook-Wahlquist response function for electromagnetically-tracked test masses] - https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF00762449 - Estabrook, F. B., Tinto, Massimo, and Armstrong, J. W. "Time-Delay Analysis of LISA Gravitational Wave Data: Elimination of Spacecraft Motion Effects", Phys. Rev. D, 62, 042002 (2000) [LISA time delay interferometry, including some practical instrumental effects] - https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.62.042002 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.6. Call for papers on relativistic mass ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/01/28/call-for-papers-on-relativis… Additional Information: http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/relmass-cfp.html Dear Colleagues, I hope you would agree that the present status of relativistic mass in spacetime physics should not be silently tolerated. On the one hand, the physics community is divided - some firmly reject the concept of relativistic mass (e.g., in papers entitled "The Virus of Relativistic Mass in the Year of Physics"), whereas others continue to regard it as an integral part of spacetime physics including in books published last year. On the other hand, both mass and relativistic mass appear to be equally supported by the experimental evidence - since mass is defined as the measure of the resistance a particle offers to its acceleration (which is the accepted definition based on the experimental evidence) and since it is also an experimental fact that a particle's resistance to its acceleration increases indefinitely (in a given reference frame) as the particle's velocity approaches the speed of light (in the same reference frame), it follows that the particle's mass increases when its velocity increases. Therefore the concept of relativistic mass (like the concept of mass) reflects an experimental fact. If you are interested in contributing to a volume on relativistic mass, please reply to this Call and also indicate if you would like to serve as an editor or co-editor of the volume. To try to reach a common understanding of relativistic mass, it was suggested by colleagues to include a special session on relativistic mass in the program of the Sixth Spacetime Conference (see Call for Papers): http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/conferences/2020/ Best regards, Vesselin Petkov Minkowski Institute vpetkov[AT]minkowskiinstitute.org ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. The Quantum and the Cosmos, Trieste, Italy 1.2. Teleparallel Gravity Workshop, Tartu, Estonia 1.3. Dynamical Aspects of Pseudo-Riemannian Geometry, Braga, Portugal 1.4. Bayesian Deep Learning for Cosmology and Gravitational waves, Paris, France 1.5. Announcing the first LISA Sprint, New York City, USA 1.6. Frontiers in Numerical Relativity 2020 (FNR 2020), Jena, Germany 1.7. First Latin American Conference on Astrophysics and Relativity, Bogota, Colombia 1.8. 19th Conference on Recent Developments in Gravity, Athens, Greece 2. Jobs 2.1. Heinrich Hertz Fellowship in History and Philosophy of Physics, Bonn, Germany 2.2. Postdoc opportunity in quantum gravity at CP3-Origins, Odense, Denmark 2.3. IGFAE Global Talent 2020, Santiago de Compostela, Spain 2.4. PhD studentships in Cosmology, Newcastle, UK 2.5. Two 3-year postdoctoral positions in Qubits and Spacetime Unit, Okinawa, Japan 2.6. Tenure-Track Position in Gravitational Astrophysics, Canberra, Australia 2.7. 2-year postdoc position in quantum gravity, Marseille, France 2.8. Postdoctoral positions in Gravitational Wave Astronomy at the University of Birmingham, UK 2.9. Research Fellow in Gravitational-Wave Astrophysics at University of Portsmouth, UK 2.10. PhD positions - The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia 2.11. PhD position in Theoretical Astrophysics - University of Potsdam, Germany 2.12. Professorship (W1, tenure track) in Theoretical Gravitational-Wave Physics, Frankfurt, Germany 2.13. Postdoctoral position "Gravitation and Physics of the Cosmos", Bilbao, Spain 3. News 3.1. GRG Editor's Choice: recent highlight articles 3.2. Deadline 1 Feb 2020: 2020 IUPAP General Relativity and Gravitation Young Scientist Prize 3.3. Call for suggestions to republish valuable books 3.4. 2020 Awards for Essays on Gravitation ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. The Quantum and the Cosmos, Trieste, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16685 Starting: 2020-03-23 to 2020-03-26 Location: Trieste, Italy Additional Information: http://www.qtspace.eu/?q=quantum-cosmos Contact: matteo.carlesso[AT]ts.infn.it Within the framework of QTSpace, the workshop will bring together experts in quantum mechanics, cosmology and quantum gravity, to discuss questions like: Does gravity need to be quantum? What are possible routes to quantum gravity? What are possible quantum effects in cosmology? Does quantum gravity eliminate space-time singularities like a big bang? Is space-time relational? Can alternatives to quantum mechanics be tested by cosmological observations? Registration open till January 31st, 2020. The workshop will take place at: Savoia Excelsior Palace, Riva del Mandracchio 4, Trieste. Program committee: Angelo Bassi (UniTs- INFN), Ward Struyve (KU Leuven). Local organizers: Matteo Carlesso (UniTs - INFN) Luca Ferialdi (UniTs - INFN). Confirmed speakers (to be completed): Giovanni Amelino-Camelia (University of Naples, Italy) Julian Barbour (University of Oxford, UK) Sougato Bose (University College London, UK) Caslav Brukner (University Vienna and IQOQI Vienna, Austria) Thibaut Demaerel (KU Leuven, Belgium) Lajos Diosi (Wigner Research Centre for Physics, Hungary) Domenico Giulini (University of Hannover, Germany) Henrique Gomes (University of Cambridge, UK) Adrian Kent (DAMPT, Cambridge, UK) Claus Kiefer (Institute for Theoretical Physics Cologne, Germany) Tim Koslowski (University Wuerzburg, Germany) - TBC Jean-Luc Lehners (Max-Planck-Institute for Gravitational Physics, Potsdam, Germany) Stefano Liberati (SISSA Trieste, Italy) Christian Maes (KU Leuven, Belgium) TBC Jerome Martin (Institut d'astrophysique de Paris, France) Flavio Mercati (Universita di Napoli, Italy) Daniele Oriti (Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics - Potsdam, Germany) Mauro Paternostro (Queen's University Belfast, UK) Roger Penrose (Oxford University, UK) Alejandro Perez (CPT Marseille, France) Patrick Peter (IAP Paris, France) Antoine Tilloy (Max-Planck-Institute of Quantum Optics, Germany) Hendrik Ulbricht (University Southampton, UK) Nino Zanghi' (University of Genova, Italy) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. Teleparallel Gravity Workshop, Tartu, Estonia --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/12/04/teleparallel-gravity-worksho… Starting: 2020-06-15 to 2020-06-19 Location: Tartu, Estonia Additional Information: http://hexagon.fi.tartu.ee/~telegrav2020/ Contact: geomgrav[AT]ut.ee Teleparallel Gravity Workshop in Tartu, Telegrav 2020, is a continuation of Teleparallel Gravity Workshop 2018 and the series of conferences Geometric Foundations of Gravity organized in 2017 and 2019. This time the workshop will take place June 15-19, 2020 at the University of Tartu in Estonia. The main focus of the workshop is teleparallel gravity and its extensions with a wide range of topics from the fundamental aspects to applications in cosmology. The participation at the conference is free for all participants, but we do not provide any financial assistance. The workshop is organized by the Laboratory of Theoretical Physics, University of Tartu. Organising Committee Sebastian Bahamonde Manuel Hohmann Laur Jaerv Tomi Koivisto Martin Krssak Christian Pfeifer Margus Saal +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Dynamical Aspects of Pseudo-Riemannian Geometry, Braga, Portugal --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16715 Starting: 2020-03-02 to 2020-03-06 Location: Braga, Portugal Additional Information: https://cmup.fc.up.pt/Pseudo-Riemannian-Geometry/ Contact: daprg2020[AT]math.uminho.pt This conference will focus on recent progress in Pseudo-Riemannian geometry, in particular, in Lorentzian geometry. One of the main goals of this meeting is to bring together geometers and specialists in dynamical systems while promoting the exchange of ideas and exploring the natural intervention and interaction of dynamical systems in questions of Pseudo-Riemannian geometry. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. Bayesian Deep Learning for Cosmology and Gravitational waves, Paris, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16731 Starting: 2020-03-04 to 2020-03-06 Location: Paris, France Additional Information: https://indico.in2p3.fr/e/bayesdeep-cosmogw2020 Contact: secretariat_pccp[AT]apc.in2p3.fr We are pleased to announce a workshop on *Bayesian Deep Learning for Cosmology and Gravitational waves* which will be held on March 4-6 2020 at Laboratoire AstroParticule et Cosmologie, Universite' de Paris, France. Machine learning attracts a lot of interest in the fields of cosmology and gravitational-wave astronomy and may potentially lead to major breakthroughs. Its adoption by the scientific community is increasing dramatically but it does not yet belong to the toolbox of "off-the-shelf" algorithms. One of the reasons is that built-in uncertainty estimation, which is core to the evaluation of any scientific measurement and analysis, is not yet common in machine learning models. Such limitation is on the verge to be overcome by the emergence of probabilistic machine learning models and algorithms. Among them, recent models called Bayesian neural networks, which combine machine learning and Bayesian statistics, use new (deep) neural networks architectures to enable Bayesian inference, and have received a great attention from the artificial intelligence community over the past few years. This workshop will give the participants the opportunity to learn more about these emerging methods and how to use and exploit them in their research. The workshop program includes invited lectures and tutorials from major computer science experts and contributed talk and poster sessions aimed at sharing experience between physicists on the practical applications of machine learning. Registrations are opened. The deadline for submitting abstracts is *Feb 2nd 2020*. More information is available on the workshop website at https://indico.in2p3.fr/e/bayesdeep-cosmogw2020 This workshop is part of the Paris Centre for Cosmological Physics Workshop Series. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Announcing the first LISA Sprint, New York City, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16738 Starting: 2020-03-04 to 2020-03-06 Location: Additional Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1J7o6ywzBE2nWC5ovJlONUrbY7a8xPYb-BX8Ilyyc8b… Contact: kchatziioannou[AT]flatironinstitute.org The Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) is an ESA-led mission to observe gravitational waves in the mHz band. To prepare for LISA observations and its unique data products, we are organizing a meeting at the Center for Computational Astrophysics at the Flatiron Institute in New York, from Wednesday March 4 to Friday March 6, 2020. The meeting will be modeled after the successful Gaia Sprints following Gaia data releases and its goal will be two-fold: The first goal is to connect LISA data scientists with astronomers and astrophysicists who will incorporate LISA data products into their own research. The second is to advance the broader research community's readiness to capitalize on LISA observations. The themes of this first meeting are Galactic Astronomy and Cosmology. LISA, among other things, will probe Milky Way structure and binary astrophysics by surveying electromagnetically faint ultra compact binaries, and track the growth and properties of supermassive black holes out to large redshifts. During the workshop small interdisciplinary teams of researchers will come together and make concrete progress on concise projects and goals related to these scientific topics. A number of project ideas and mock data and/or data products will be produced and provided by the organizers in collaboration with experts in the field. Additionally, participants are encouraged to propose ideas and contribute further material that adheres to the workshop's format. This will be a hands-on workshop: there will be no talks--only brief project "pitches" at the beginning of the workshop, and "show and tell" at the close of the meeting to share progress with the group. Interested parties can apply using the link provided; the application includes a short (one paragraph) description of a potential project and/or goal of the applicant related to the workshop topics. Due to limited space (~30 participants), applications will be accepted until January 15, 2020 and participants will be notified soon after. Partial travel support will be provided. Katerina Chatziioannou Will Farr Tyson Littenberg +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. Frontiers in Numerical Relativity 2020 (FNR 2020), Jena, Germany --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/12/23/frontiers-in-numerical-relat… Starting: 2020-08-10 to 2020-08-14 Location: Jena, Germany Additional Information: https://indico.tpi.uni-jena.de/event/101 Contact: katrin.kanter[AT]uni-jena.de In the history of numerical (or computational) general relativity, the "Frontiers" meeting in 1988 at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (USA), played a pivotal role in establishing numerical relativity as a major topic in computational physics and simulation science. The "New Frontiers" meeting in 2006 at the AEI Potsdam convened after major breakthroughs in numerical simulations of binary systems. The goal of "Frontiers 2020" is to assess the state-of-the-art and point out future directions of numerical relativity in light of the breakthroughs in observations of gravitational waves and astrophysical counterparts. Main topics: o Mathematical foundations o Numerical methods for the Einstein equations o High performance computing o Astrophysics (binary mergers, gravitational waves, counterparts) o Beyond current astrophysics and general relativity Dates and Location: August 10 to 14, 2020 University of Jena (Germany) Scientific Organizing Committee: S. Bernuzzi, B. Bruegmann (chair), M. Campanelli, C. Gundlach, L. Lehner, H. Pfeiffer, L. Rezzolla, M. Shibata +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. First Latin American Conference on Astrophysics and Relativity, Bogota, Colombia --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16804 Starting: 2020-07-06 to 2020-07-09 Location: Bogota, Colombia Additional Information: https://lacar.webflow.io Contact: alejandro.cardenasa[AT]konradlorenz.edu.co The spirit of this conference is to offer a connection between the community that works in General relativity and the astrophysics community of high energies and compact objects, and at the same time to (re)establish connections with the scientific community of Latin American physicists and astrophysicists among them and with the rest of the international community. Monday, July 6th, will feature a school with four review lectures given by some of the invited speakers providing background into the key topics covered by the conference. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. 19th Conference on Recent Developments in Gravity, Athens, Greece --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/12/31/19th-conference-on-recent-de… Starting: 2020-07-01 to 2004-07-04 Location: Athens, Greece Additional Information: https://indico.physics.auth.gr/e/NEB19 Contact: neb19conference[AT]gmail.com The 19th NEB conference on "Recent Developments in Gravity" will be held in Athens, Greece, from the 1st to the 4th of July 2020. NEB19 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 https://indico.physics.auth.gr/e/NEB19 and the registration deadline is March 1st, 2020. NEB19 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 the conference center of the Eugenides Foundation, near the coastal line of Faliro (located a few km south of the center of Athens). The list of invited plenary speakers includes: E. Berti (Johns Hopkins) E. Gourgoulhon (Meudon) R. Gregory (Cambridge) M. Dafermos (Cambridge/Princeton) S. Katsanevas (EGO-VIRGO) K. Kokkotas (Tuebingen) E. Plionis (NOA, Athens) D. Psaltis (Arizona) Th. Sotiriou (Nottingham) M. Sakellariadou (King's College) S. Weinfurtner (Nottingham) * * (to be confirmed) In addition, there will be a number of invited session speakers (to be announced). We welcome submission of abstracts for talks in the parallel sessions and for the poster session. We are looking forward to meeting all interested participants in Athens in July! With our best regards, The Organizing Committee Ch. Charmousis (CNRS - University Paris-Saclay) G. Pappas (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) E. Saridakis (NTUA, Athens) N. Stergioulas (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) A. Zoupas (University of Thessaly) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Heinrich Hertz Fellowship in History and Philosophy of Physics, Bonn, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16667 Deadline: 2020-01-05 Location: Bonn, Germany Additional Information: https://www.history-and-philosophy-of-physics.com/heinrich-hertz-fellowship… Contact: dennis.lehmkuhl[AT]uni-bonn.de The Heinrich Hertz Fellowship in History and Philosophy of Physics is designed to allow graduate students and early-career scholars to spend 3 months, 6 months or an entire academic year (9 months) at the University of Bonn to work on any topic in the history and philosophy of physics. They have no formal duties apart from following their own research agenda and interacting with the other historians and philosophers of physics in Bonn. Hertz fellows are provided with: 1. A (possibly shared) office in the Institute of Philosophy of the University of Bonn. 2. Reimbursement of all travel and visa costs to come to Bonn. 3. A monthly stipend of 2500 Euros to cover accommodation and maintenance during the stay in Bonn. Stipends are not generally taxable in Germany. Fellows have to show that they have sufficient (travel) health insurance for their stay in Bonn. 4. Reimbursements of some conference travel and similar expenses during the stay in Bonn. Starting times of the fellowships are flexible. However, the default would be to start on the 1st of October (beginning of the Winter Semester) or the 1st of April (beginning of the summer semester). If you are interested in a Hertz fellowship, please send your complete application documents by 5 January 2020 to office.lehmkuhl[AT]uni-bonn.de. Before sending your application, please combine and convert all of your documents into one PDF file. A complete application will consist of a.) a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample of no more than 10.000 words; and b.) three letters of reference which must be sent by the letter writers or the placement service directly to the above address. In your cover letter, please state the preliminary dates during which you would like to come to Bonn, what kind of research project you intend to pursue during your time here, and why pursuing this project in Bonn would be particularly useful to you. If you have questions, please contact Prof. Lehmkuhl (dennis.lehmkuhl[AT]uni-bonn.de). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoc opportunity in quantum gravity at CP3-Origins, Odense, Denmark ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16668 Deadline: 2019-12-11 Location: Odense, Denmark Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/15625 Contact: eichhorn[AT]cp3.sdu.dk We expect an opening according to funding availability in quantum gravity at the Centre for Cosmology and Particle Physics Phenomenology (CP3-Origins) at the University of Southern Denmark in Odense. The prospective candidate will work in the research team of Astrid Eichhorn, which focuses on aspects of quantum gravity, including asymptotically safe gravity, matrix and tensor models, causal sets, the interplay of quantum gravity with matter and black-hole spacetimes. CP3-Origins is a centre of excellence established by the Danish National Research Foundation, dedicated to understanding fundamental interactions, including quantum gravity, as well as the origins of bright and dark matter in our universe, and the mathematical underpinning of gauge theories of fundamental interactions. At the moment it contains 11 faculty and several postdocs and PhD students in these areas. There is an active international visitor program, together with international workshops, conferences and schools that contribute to a stimulating research environment. The appointment will be for a term of two years or longer, depending on the candidate's background, at a very competitive salary and is expected to start in 2020 (the starting date is flexible). We are happy to receive your expressions of interest all year long. However, full consideration will be given to enquiries received before the 11th of December 2019. To submit your expression of interest, go to Academic Jobs Online. For further information please contact Astrid Eichhorn at eichhorn[AT]cp3.sdu.dk +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. IGFAE Global Talent 2020, Santiago de Compostela, Spain ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/12/05/igfae-global-talent-2020/ Deadline: 2019-12-20 Location: Santiago de Compostela, Spain Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/15498 Contact: jobs[AT]gfae.usc.es The Galician Institute of High Energy Physics, IGFAE, at the University of Santiago de Compostela, invites applications for research associate positions within its Global Talent 2020 Program. The IGFAE Global Program aims to recruit outstanding postdoctoral researchers capable of preparing and leading an ambitious research project within the Institute. Several positions are available in an extensive search that includes High-Energy Experimental Physics, Astroparticle Physics and Cosmology (including gravitational wave research), Nuclear Physics and Theoretical Physics including phenomenology and more formal aspects as well as Quantum Information and Computing. Opening new lines of research, complementing those already existing at the Institute, is encouraged. The positions are for a maximum of three years with additional funds for research and the possibility to supervise PhD students and postdocs. IGFAE will encourage and assist successful candidates to apply to ERC and Ramon y Cajal programs. Permanent positions will be available for successful ERC applicants through the (external) Oportunius program. Non-tenure assistant professor level positions will be available for a limited number of successful applicants. Review of the applications will start on December 20th, 2019, but later applications will be considered until the positions are filled. Applications should be submitted through Academic Jobs Online (see link). IGFAE is a Maria de Maetzu Excellence Unit. The current research programmes at the Institute can be found on its website http://igfae.usc.es IGFAE is an equal opportunity employer. IGFAE is committed to increasing the diversity of its personnel and particularly welcomes applications from qualified women, minorities and persons with disabilities. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. PhD studentships in Cosmology, Newcastle, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16698 Deadline: 2020-01-31 Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK Additional Information: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding/sources/allstudents/msp022.html Contact: c.uhlemann(a)damtp.cam.ac.uk Dear all, The Cosmology and Quantum Gravity group at Newcastle University (UK) is pleased to advertise 3 funded PhD studentships in cosmology to begin in autumn 2020. Positions are available in the following areas of study. 1. The cosmic large-scale structure: The cosmic large-scale structure is the skeleton of matter on the largest scales in the Universe. Galaxies trace this large-scale skeleton of dark matter and form in large gravitationally bound dark matter structures. With major upcoming galaxy surveys like Euclid and LSST, we will be able to track the growth of structure through time across large volumes. This will provide a cosmic laboratory for testing cosmology, fundamental physics and astrophysics with the large-scale structure. To extract the maximum amount of information from galaxy surveys, we need a) accurate models for the gravitational dynamics of the dominant dark matter component, and b) powerful statistics that capture key aspects of gravitational clustering. This PhD project will tackle these two intertwined challenges. First, we will use novel techniques to describe gravitational dark matter dynamics, for example using the quantum-classical correspondence. The goal is to develop new analytical and computational tools to solve for the time-evolution of dark matter and hunt for signatures of particular dark matter candidates. Second, we will develop clustering statistics that capture non-Gaussian properties of the late-time matter distribution. The idea is to use a sweet spot of simple statistics that are easy to measure, and can be accurately predicted into the nonlinear regime. With this, we will seek to improve the standard analysis relying on two-point statistics to obtain unique insights into cosmology, fundamental physics and astrophysics. Advisor: Dr Cora Uhlemann (c.uhlemann[AT]damtp.cam.ac.uk) 2. Observational cosmology in a data-rich era: Cosmology is enjoying an era of unprecedented data abundance, with powerful observations already available and next-generation surveys on the immediate horizon. This wealth of data provides an exciting opportunity to pin down the nature of the mysterious dark energy which makes up 70% of the Universe. This PhD project will develop crucial, cutting-edge techniques for the analysis of modern cosmological survey data, and will apply these and other techniques to existing data in order to achieve new insight into the composition, history, and physical laws of our Universe. Advisor: Dr Danielle Leonard (Danielle.Leonard[AT]newcastle.ac.uk) 3. Measuring gravity and accretion using pulsars: Neutron stars are extremely dense cinders remaining after stellar explosions. They often have strong magnetic fields and rotate rapidly, and this combination often results in their appearing to pulsate with extreme regularity. We call these objects "pulsars", and their measurable rotation provides an opportunity to take precision measurements in some of the most extreme astrophysical environments accessible to observation. This project will use existing observations and request and carry out new observations of pulsar systems. These observations will strongly constrain theoretical models of how matter falls onto neutron stars, and in fact probe the details of how gravity works - does it behave as Einstein predicted? Advisor: Dr Anne Archibald (Anne.Archibald[AT]newcastle.ac.uk) Application details may be found online: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding/sources/allstudents/msp022.html https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding/sources/ukeustudents/msp019.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Two 3-year postdoctoral positions in Qubits and Spacetime Unit, Okinawa, Japan ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16702 Deadline: 2019-12-31 Location: Okinawa, Japan Additional Information: http://www.oist.jp Contact: quast.oist[AT]gmail.com Two 3-year postdoc positions will become available in fall 2020 in the new Qubits and Spacetime Unit at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (www.oist.jp) led by Philipp Hoehn. This unit will be established in the first half of 2020 and its research will lie broadly at the interface of quantum gravity, quantum information and foundations, focusing on general questions in an around quantum gravity. Current research interests include studying dynamics and observables in a diffeomorphism-invariant context, using quantum reference frames/systems to explore a quantum version of general covariance, the interplay of quantum correlations and spacetime geometry, entanglement in gauge systems, as well as the emergence of classicality from within quantum theory, especially in the presence of chaos. Candidates with an interest in any of these or related topics are encouraged to apply. The unit is expected to grow further in the coming years. OIST currently harbors three further units in quantum gravity or related topics in mathematical physics, headed by Shinobu Hikami, Yasha Neiman and Reiko Toriumi. Furthermore, the institute regularly hosts international workshops, seminars and visitors in this area, providing for a stimulating research environment. The unit will provide support for traveling and hosting collaborators. Responsibilities: The successful candidate will contribute to the research program of the Qubits and Spacetime Unit, but is also encouraged to carry out self-designed projects. Active participation in group seminars and meetings is expected, as well as in assisting with their organization. The successful candidate may also contribute to mentoring students. Qualifications: 1. Completed PhD in theoretical physics or mathematics by the time of employment. 2. Background in one or several of the following topics: quantum gravity, quantum information, quantum field theory, quantum foundations, quantum many-body physics or mathematical physics. 3. Fluency in English. Starting Date: Fall 2020 Term and Working hours: Term: Full-time, fixed term appointment for 3 years. Compensation and Benefits: We pay an internationally competitive salary, which is raised upon completion of every additional year after the PhD award. A housing allowance of up to 80% of the rent complements the salary. Additional benefits: - Relocation and commuting allowances - Annual paid leave and summer holidays - Health insurance, welfare pension insurance and worker's accident compensation insurance How to Apply: Apply by uploading your Submission Documents through Academic Jobs Online under the link https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/15684 or by emailing them to: quast.oist[AT]gmail.com For further information please contact Philipp Hoehn under the above email address. Submission Documents: - Cover letter - Research statement including summary of past achievements and future research plans - Curriculum vitae including publication list - Three letters of reference Application Due Date: Applications will be screened as they come in. Preferably they should be received by December 31st, 2019. However, given the short notice, applications will be considered until the positions are filled in approximately mid January 2020. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Tenure-Track Position in Gravitational Astrophysics, Canberra, Australia ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/12/10/tenure-track-position-in-gra… Deadline: 2020-01-12 Location: Canberra, Australia Additional Information: https://physics.anu.edu.au/quantum/cgp/ Contact: sareh.rajabi[AT]anu.edu.au (open to female identifying candidates only) The Australian National University in Canberra, Australia, has recently established a new Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics (CGA), jointly supported by the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics and the Research School of Physics. The Centre encompasses all aspects of gravitational wave physics and astrophysics, including instrumentation, theory and data analysis, source follow-up and multi-messenger astronomy. It will bring together existing ANU researchers in these areas under one umbrella and expand the capability by making up to seven new tenure-track academic appointments across these research programs over the next year. The inaugural CGA Director is Professor David McClelland. We are seeking to appoint an outstanding early or mid-career academic with a strong research record in gravitational wave astrophysics (theory and data analysis, source follow-up, multi-messenger astronomy). This will be a tenure-track position attracting a significant start-up package. It will be a key foundation position in the CGA. The appointee will assist with recruiting additional appointments into the CGA, helping to shape its future. We are now seeking Expressions of Interest (EoI) in this position. An EoI will comprise a 1-page statement of achievement and proposed program of research at ANU, along with a 2-page CV. EoIs will be accepted any time up until January 12, 2020. Please email your EOI to the CGA administrator, Dr Sareh Rajabi, sareh.rajabi[AT]anu.edu.au, and expect confirmation of receipt. For further information, please contact Professor Susan Scott (susan.scott[AT]anu.edu.au) or Professor David McClelland (david.mcclelland[AT]anu.edu.au) at RSPhys and/or Associate Professor Christian Wolf (christian.wolf[AT]anu.edu.au) at RSAA. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. 2-year postdoc position in quantum gravity, Marseille, France ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16711 Deadline: 2020-01-31 Location: Marseille, France Additional Information: http://www.cpt.univ-mrs.fr/~quantumgravity/ Contact: applications.qg.cpt[AT]gmail.com The quantum gravity group at the Centre de Physique Theorique in Marseille opens a two-year postdoctoral position. The group has 3 permanent members (Carlo Rovelli, Alejandro Perez and Simone Speziale), currently one postdoc (Pietro Dona), 6 PhD students and a few master students. The position can start at any time before, but no later than, *September 1st, 2020*. The candidate is expected to collaborate with members of the group on the group projects, interact with the students and contribute to the organisation of the group's activities. The group focuses on quantum gravity and on foundational questions, and it is part of the international QISS project (see http://www.qiss.fr ) which provides funding. Interested applicants should send a CV, list of publications and motivational cover letter, plus up to 3 support letters, to the following address: applications.qg.cpt[AT]gmail.com preferably before January 31st. Please indicate the name of the applicant in the subject line of all relevant mails. We encourage applications contributing to gender and origin diversity in our group. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Postdoctoral positions in Gravitational Wave Astronomy at the University of Birmingham, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/12/13/postdoctoral-positions-in-gr… Deadline: 2020-01-27 Location: Birmingham, UK Additional Information: http://www.sr.bham.ac.uk/gwgroup/people.php Contact: d.gerosa[AT]bham.ac.uk The Institute for Gravitational Wave Astronomy at the University of Birmingham, UK, invites applications for postdoctoral positions. The Institute provides a vibrant and diverse environment with expertise covering theoretical and experimental gravitational-wave research, with applications to present and future-generation detectors, theoretical astrophysics, transient astronomy, gravitational-wave source modeling, and general relativity theory. Applications from top researchers in all areas related to gravitational-wave and transient astronomy are encouraged. Institute faculty members include Andreas Freise, Davide Gerosa, Denis Martynov, Haixing Miao, Christopher Moore, Conor Mow-Lowry, Matt Nicholl, Patricia Schmidt, Silvia Toonen, and Alberto Vecchio. One postdoctoral appointment is funded by the UK Leverhulme Trust (PI Dr. Davide Gerosa) and is focused on developing astrophysical and statistical predictions for the LISA space mission. The successful candidate will have ample opportunities to explore other areas of gravitational-wave astronomy as well. Appointments will be for a three-year term starting in the Fall of 2020 and come with generous research and travel budget. Applications should include a CV with a list of publications, and a two-page statement covering research interests and plans. Complete applications should be received by 27 January 2020 for full consideration. Applications should be sent to Ms Joanne Cox at: j.s.cox[AT]bham.ac.uk. Applicants should also arrange for 3 reference letters to be sent by 27 January 2020 to the same email address. For further information and informal inquiries please contact Dr. Davide Gerosa (d.gerosa[AT]bham.ac.uk) and Prof. Alberto Vecchio (av[AT]star.sr.bham.ac.uk). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Research Fellow in Gravitational-Wave Astrophysics at University of Portsmouth, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16718 Deadline: 2020-01-20 Location: Portsmouth, UK Additional Information: http://www.icg.port.ac.uk/2019/12/research-fellow-in-gravitational-wave-ast… Contact: ian.harry[AT]port.ac.uk We announce two research fellow positions in gravitational-wave astrophysics at the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation (ICG) at the University of Portsmouth. One position will focus on enabling rapid observation of compact binary mergers with a network of gravitational-wave observatories working with Dr Ian Harry. The second position will focus on the characterisation of compact binary mergers in the presence of non-Gaussian and non-stationary detector noise with Dr Laura Nuttall. Each independent project is funded by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). A PhD degree and relevant research level knowledge of gravitational-wave astrophysics or related areas are required. We expect each 2-year position to start 1 September 2020, or as close to that date as feasible. The ICG consists of 15 academic staff, 16 postdoctoral researchers and around 30 PhD students, and has an active international visitors programme. Portsmouth is a member of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS), the Dark Energy Survey (DES), the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST), the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), ESA's Euclid satellite mission, the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), the Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO), the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA), the Gravitational Wave Optical Transient Observer (GOTO), and other international collaborations. The University of Portsmouth is a member of the South-East Physics Network (SEPnet) and hosts the 3704-core SCIAMA supercomputer. We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, but applications are particularly encouraged from traditionally under-represented groups in science. The University of Portsmouth and the ICG hold Athena SWAN bronze awards and the University is an Institute of Physics Project Juno Supporter; these projects show a commitment to introduce organisational and cultural practices that promote diversity and 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 University's 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. Please address informal enquiries to Dr Ian Harry (ian.harry[AT]port.ac.uk) and Dr Laura Nuttall (laura.nuttall[AT]port.ac.uk). All applications for this position will be processed and conducted in compliance with UK legislation relevant at that time. Applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons and all appointments will be made on merit. As we are committed to the principles of the Race Equality Charter Mark, we would particularly welcome applications from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community who are currently under-represented at this level in this area. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. PhD positions - The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/12/18/phd-positions-the-australian… Deadline: 2020-12-31 Location: Canberra, Australia Additional Information: https://physics.anu.edu.au/quantum/people/profile.php?ID=288&tab=available_… Contact: david.mcclelland[AT]anu.edu.au Projects with the Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics will develop skills in a number of highly employable areas such as: optics, electro-optics, electronics, control systems, isolation systems and modelling. We also have research projects which aim to develop spin-off technology into commercial products, for example high sensitivity trace gas analysis, laser intensity and frequency stabilization techniques and more. More details about some of the available projects can be found at: https://physics.anu.edu.au/quantum/people/profile.php?ID=288&tab=availa… For more information Contact: Prof. McClelland, David (02) 612 59888 David.McClelland[AT]anu.edu.au +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. PhD position in Theoretical Astrophysics - University of Potsdam, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16726 Deadline: 2020-02-14 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://www.nikhef.nl/~diettim/ Contact: diet.tim[AT]gmail.com In February 2020 a new theoretical astrophysics group led by Tim Dietrich will be established at the University of Potsdam. The group will focus on the simulation of compact binary systems (in particular binary neutron stars), on the construction of gravitational waveform models, and the analysis of electromagnetic signatures connected to compact binary mergers. The group will have a vacant PhD position for which we ask interested candidates to send their expression of interest, which should include a description of previous experience and research topics of interest, together with their CV, and a transcript of records of university courses and grades. Additionally, please provide the contact details of two academics who could provide reference letters. The starting date is flexible but should lie within April and December 2020. Please send your documents by the 14th of February as a single pdf file to Tim Dietrich (diet.tim[AT]gmail.com) Further questions should be sent via email to the above address. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12. Professorship (W1, tenure track) in Theoretical Gravitational-Wave Physics, Frankfurt, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/12/21/professorship-w1-tenure-trac… Deadline: 2020-01-31 Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany Additional Information: https://www.uni-frankfurt.de/45303054/Ausschreibungen_von_Professuren___Fac… Contact: dekanat[AT]physik.uni-frankfurt.de The Institute for Theoretical Physics, Department of Physics, of Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt am Main invites applications for the following position as civil servant or public employee starting at the earliest possible date but no later than 30 November 2020: The position will be filled in connection with the DFG-funded CRC-TR 211 "Strong-interaction matter under extreme conditions". The initial tenure track appointment is for six years according to paragraph 64 of the Higher Education Act of the State of Hesse (HHG). The professorship is funded by the "Bund-Laender-Programm zur Foerderung des wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchses (BLP-TT)". Upon positive evaluation, the incumbent will be promoted to a permanent position at a higher level (W2). Candidates should not have obtained their PhD at Goethe University Frankfurt or should have worked as a researcher at an external institution for at least two years after their PhD. The doctorate should not date back to more than four years. We are looking for an early-career researcher with an outstanding research record in the field of gravitational-wave physics and its connections to neutron stars and nuclear physics. Participation in current and future collaborative-research initiatives of the Department of Physics, as well as interdisciplinary cooperation within the Faculties of Science is expected. The ideal candidate has a PhD in Theoretical Physics and experience in teaching Theoretical Physics as well as the ability to teach advanced courses in Theoretical Astrophysics and Gravitational Physics. Goethe University is committed to increasing the proportion of female faculty and therefore especially encourages women to apply. Applications of persons with international experience are explicitly requested. Severely handicapped applicants with equal qualification and aptitude will be given preferential consideration. For further information regarding the general conditions for professorship appointments and the "BLP-TT", please see: www.vakante-professuren.uni-frankfurt.de Qualified researchers are invited to submit their application in English or German including a CV, certificates, teaching experience and, if possible, teaching evaluations, publication list, list of third-party funding, short presentation of the research concept by 31 January 2020 in electronic form to the Dean of the Department of Physics, Goethe-Universitaet, Max-von-Laue-Str. 1, 60438 Frankfurt am Main, Germany, e-mail: dekanat[AT]physik.uni-frankfurt.de +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.13. Postdoctoral position "Gravitation and Physics of the Cosmos", Bilbao, Spain ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16742 Deadline: 2020-02-15 Location: Bilbao, Spain Additional Information: https://www.ehu.eus/en/web/fthc-ftzh/ Contact: david.brizuela[AT]ehu.eus Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the Department of Theoretical Physics and History of Science at the University of the Basque Country in Bilbao (Spain). The appointment will have a duration of 14 months and will begin in the fall of 2020. There is some flexibility on the date of the beginning of the position although, in any case, the funds will expire by the end of 2021. This position is attached to the Research Group "Gravitation and Physics of the Cosmos" (FIS2017-85076-P), funded by the Spanish Ministry of Economy, with Ruth Lazkoz and David Brizuela as principal investigators. Other members of our group are Jose M M Senovilla, Raul Vera, Inaki Garay, Mariam Bouhmadi-Lopez, Borja Reina and Vincenzo Salzano, as well as several graduate students. Some members of the group belong to the European Network (COST Action) CANTATA, led by Dr. Lazkoz. The group also benefits from close ties and permanent collaboration with the Early Universe group, also attached to the same Department, including Igor Bandos, Jose Juan Blanco-Pillado and Jon Urrestilla. Our lines of research cover all mathematical and theoretical aspects of gravitation and Lorentzian geometry, astrophysical compact objects, loop quantum gravity, quantum cosmology, dark energy and dark matter, cosmological observational tests, and alternative theories of gravity. The successful candidate is required to hold a PhD at the starting date of the position, and might have the opportunity to assist with some teaching duties of the Department. Interested candidates should send a CV and a brief statement of research interests (1-2 pages long) to the following both email addresses with the subject "Postdoc Bilbao 2020": david.brizuela[AT]ehu.eus ruth.lazkoz[AT]ehu.eus In addition, the candidates should arrange for at least two letters of recommendation to be submitted to the same email addresses with the subject "Postdoc Bilbao 2020: 'candidate's name'". All applications received before next 15 February will be considered. The deadline might be extended, if needed, until a suitable candidate is found and the position is filled. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. GRG Editor's Choice: recent highlight articles ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/12/09/grg-editors-choice-recent-hi… Additional Information: https://www.springer.com/gp/livingreviews/relativity/grg-editors-choice In each volume of the journal General Relativity and Gravitation (GRG), a few papers are marked as "Editor's Choice". The primary criteria is original, high-quality research that is of wide interest within the community. These recent articles deserves special attention: Abraham I. Harte, "Gravitational lensing beyond geometric optics: II. Metric independence", Gen Relativ Gravit (2019) 51: 160. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10714-019-2646-7 Madeleine Burkhart and Daniel Pollack, "Causal geodesic incompleteness of spacetimes arising from IMP gluing", Gen Relativ Gravit (2019) 51: 139. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10714-019-2621-3 Please, browse all Editor's Choice articles at: https://www.springer.com/gp/livingreviews/relativity/grg-editors-choice Frank Schulz Publishing Editor GRG ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Deadline 1 Feb 2020: 2020 IUPAP General Relativity and Gravitation Young Scientist Prize ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/12/21/deadline-1-feb-2020-2020-iup… Additional Information: http://www.isgrg.org/IUPAPprize.php 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 Prize can be for work in any area of relativity and gravitation, theoretical or experimental. On 1 February 2020, 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. Writers of support letters and candidates need not be members. The nomination deadline is 1 Feb 2020. Additional details may be found at http://www.isgrg.org/IUPAPprize.php. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. Call for suggestions to republish valuable books ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/12/26/call-for-suggestions-to-repu… Additional Information: http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/mip/books/lobachevsky.html Dear Colleagues, Any suggestions for republishing valuable (spacetime physics related) books that are out of print and are now in the public domain will be appreciated. The books will be published by the Minkowski Institute Press (http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/mip/books/) - an academic publisher run by academics for academics and associated with the Minkowski Institute in Montreal. Best wishes, Vesselin Petkov Minkowski Institute Montreal, Canada http://spacetimecentre.org/vpetkov/ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. 2020 Awards for Essays on Gravitation ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/12/29/2020-awards-for-essays-on-gr… Additional Information: http://www.gravityresearchfoundation.org 2020 Awards for Essays on Gravitation In 2020, for our seventy-first competition, the trustees of the Gravity Research Foundation are offering five awards for short essays for stimulating thought and encouraging work on the phenomenon of gravitation. The stipulations follow: (1) We will make these Awards on May 15, 2020 for the best and most well-written essays about gravitation, its theory, applications, or effects. Essays should be 1500 words or fewer excluding abstracts and a small number of equations, diagrams, tables, and references. The subject matter may or may not be original research. The essay competition is not intended to replace a research journal where the detailed results of original research are submitted. Essays should not give lengthy detailed mathematical calculations nor detailed descriptions of an experimental setup. Essay ideas should be self-contained and understandable - not dependent on reading other documents. (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) Essay must be typed in English and e-mailed in a single PDF file before April 1, 2020. 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 page should include all the following: essay title, authors' names (specify corresponding author), e-mail & complete mailing addresses (for award notifications), submission date, an abstract of 125 words or fewer, and the statement: "Essay written for the Gravity Research Foundation 2020 Awards for Essays on Gravitation." Pages should be numbered. (5) The decision of the judges will be final and no reviews or comments will be provided. (6) Please check the awards announcement to be posted on our website: www.gravityresearchfoundation.org around May 15, 2020. 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: 2019 - Alessio Belenchia, Queen's University, Belfast, UK; Robert M. Wald, Enrico Fermi Institute, Chicago; Flaminia Giacomini, Esteban Castro-Ruiz, Caslav Brukner and Markus Aspelmeyer, IQOQI, Vienna, Austria 2018 - Jessica Santiago and Matt Visser, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand 2017 - Ivan Agullo, LSU; Adrian del Rio and Jose Navarro-Salas, Centro Mixto Universidad de Valencia-CSIC, Spain 2016 - Stephen L. Adler, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, New Jersey 2015 - Gerard't Hooft, Utrecht University and 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, China 2012 - Claus Kiefer and Manuel Kraemer, University of Cologne, Koeln, Germany 2011 - Ivan Agullo, Penn State and 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 and Moshe Rozali, University of British Columbia ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. International Conference on Advances in Physical, Chemical & Mathematical Sciences, Nagpur, India 1.2. 3rd Workshop on High Energy Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology, Istanbul, Turkey 1.3. Phenomenology of Strong Gravity 2, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan 1.4. VI Cosmology and the Quantum Vacuum, Barcelona, Spain 1.5. 9th Gulf Coast Gravity Meeting, Oxford, MS, USA 1.6. Remnants of the Big Bang, Tempe, AZ, USA 2. Jobs 2.1. Postdoctoral Fellowship in Multi-messenger Astrophysics at the Rochester Institute of Technology, New York 2.2. Postdoctoral and PhD positions in Cosmology at the University of Thessaloniki, Greece 2.3. Postdoc position in quantum gravity or theoretical cosmology or gravitational wave physics, Erlangen, Germany 2.4. CRA Postdoctoral Fellowship at Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, USA 2.5. Postdoctoral Position in Numerical Relativity at Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, USA 2.6. Postdoctoral Position in Computational Black Hole Astrophysics, Atlanta, GA, USA 2.7. PhD position in gravitational waves and cosmology at Nikhef, Amsterdam, The Netherlands 2.8. Postdoc positions in Relativity and Gravitation at the University of Cambridge, UK 2.9. Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Physics, Kyoto, Japan 2.10. Postdoctoral position in Gravity, Quantum Geometry and Field Theory, Okinawa, Japan 2.11. Postdoctoral research position in distributed computing for gravitational wave astronomy, Amsterdam, The Netherlands 2.12. Postdoc positions in Multi-Messenger Modelling of GW+EM sources, Stockholm, Sweden 2.13. Faculty Positions in High Energy Astrophysics at Fudan University, Shanghai, China 2.14. PhD positions in theory, instrumentation, observations, Prague, Czech Republic 2.15. Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor in Mathematical Physics at Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands 2.16. IFPU postodoctoral fellowships in Trieste, Italy 2.17. Postdoc position in Cosmology at the University of Malta 2.18. Post Doctoral Positions in Quantum optics and precision sensing at The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia 2.19. Postdoctoral position in numerical relativity at the University of New Hampshire 2.20. Postodoctoral positions in Quantum Gravity and Quantum Cosmology, Beijing, China 2.21. Postdoc position in theoretical physics at the University of Tartu, Estonia 2.22. PhD position in Gravitational Wave Probes of Fundamental Physics, Amsterdam, The Netherlands 2.23. Expression of Interest for Professor Position in Gravitational Astrophysics, Canberra, Australia 3. News 3.1. Open Session of the Chalonge De Vega School, Paris, France 3.2. GRG Topical Collection "Testing the Kerr spacetime with gravitational-wave and electromagnetic observations" 3.3. Giulio Rampa PhD Thesis Prize, Call for nominations, 2020 Edition ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. International Conference on Advances in Physical, Chemical & Mathematical Sciences, Nagpur, India --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16489 Starting: 2020-02-13 to 2020-02-16 Location: Nagpur, India Additional Information: http://www.icapcm2020.org Contact: gkhadekar[AT]yahoo.com The purpose of this international conference is to discuss recent findings and new emerging trends in the field. It is intended to promote fruitful collaboration between various communities and institutes by bringing together a small number of scientists in inspiring surroundings. Some priority is given to young scientists to orally present and defend their own work. This will be a great opportunity for budding researchers particularly in the local region to explore the new aspects and global relations. They would get ample scope to exchange views and thoughts besides presenting their research. The conference aims to provide a common platform to researchers working in various sub-disciplines of the theme. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. 3rd Workshop on High Energy Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology, Istanbul, Turkey --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16492 Starting: 2020-02-03 to 2020-02-07 Location: Istanbul, Turkey Additional Information: https://yefak.weebly.com/ Contact: ekrem.aydiner[AT]istanbul.edu.tr FEBRUARY 03-07, ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, TURKEY 3RD WORKSHOP ON HIGH ENERGY PHYSICS, ASTROPHYSICS AND COSMOLOGY 2020 Topics Welcome to the 3RD WORKSHOP ON HIGH ENERGY PHYSICS, ASTROPHYSICS AND COSMOLOGY 2020 webpage. This is a workshop series organized by the Istanbul University (IU). This year's conference will be co-organized and hosted by the IU and aims at bringing together active researchers and graduate students, interested in the area of gravitation and cosmology, to share their latest ideas and discuss the recent developments in the field. The focus topics of the conference are as follows, - Particle Physics - High Energy Physics - String Theory - Astronomy - Astrophysics - Black hole Physics, - Dark matter and Dark Energy, - Exoplanets, - Gravitational Waves, - Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation, - Classical and Quantum Gravity, - The Early Universe and High Energy Physics, - Cosmic Structure Formation and Galaxies. Registration To register for the conference and submit the abstract of your contribution, please fill the registration form. In order to guarantee a full consideration to your submission, please register before the early bird deadline 15 December 2019. Accommodation Participants should sort out their own accommodation in Istanbul. Venue Faculty of Science, Istanbul University +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Phenomenology of Strong Gravity 2, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16530 Starting: 2020-06-01 to 2020-06-04 Location: Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan Additional Information: https://psg2020nursultan.wordpress.com/ Contact: stronggravity[AT]nu.edu.kz The second workshop on "Phenomenology of Strong Gravity" will be held on June 1-4 in Nur-Sultan (formerly known as Astana), Kazakhstan. The workshop is devoted to various aspects of gravity and it aims at bringing together researchers working in relativistic astrophysics, general relativity, and quantum gravity 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 Energetic Cosmos Laboratory and Kazakh Physical Society. 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. Students and young researchers from Kazakhstan and neighboring countries with interests in astrophysics and theoretical physics are especially welcome to attend. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. VI Cosmology and the Quantum Vacuum, Barcelona, Spain --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16565 Starting: 2020-03-05 to 2020-03-08 Location: Barcelona, Spain Additional Information: https://www.ice.csic.es/research/Workshop_Emilio2020/index.html Contact: saez[AT]ice.csic.es The focus of this workshop will be on different aspects of modern theoretical cosmology, the challenges of the theory being consistent with experimental data, and the unavoidable connection of cosmological models with the quantum nature of the vacuum. A basic question in modern cosmology is: why we do not see vacuum fluctuations at cosmological scale? In addition, should the singularities of cosmological theories be treated as necessary ingredients of the classical theory or should them be considered as indicators of an underlying quantum theory, yet to be discovered? We aim to bring along to this workshop all the leading scientists working on those problems and discuss state of the art results on the above, strongly interdependent, areas of fundamental physics. The workshop will hence cover topics related to modified theories of gravity, theories of dark energy and inflation, the description of the universe's evolution according to these theories and the incipient but compulsory modification of those within the theoretical frameworks of quantum gravity, including loop quantum cosmology, an elegant theory providing up to date a singularity free cosmological evolution. Describing and understanding the quantum vacuum is always a challenge to all these theories, as is also the comprehension of the main manifestation available of the quantum vacuum at nanometric scales, namely the Casimir effect (e.g., when confronted with van der Waals forces). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. 9th Gulf Coast Gravity Meeting, Oxford, MS, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/11/17/9th-gulf-coast-gravity-meeti… Starting: 2020-03-13 to 2020-03-14 Location: Oxford, MS Additional Information: https://www.phy.olemiss.edu/gcgm9/ Contact: gcgm9[AT]phy.olemiss.edu After a few years hiatus, the GCGM returns! The 9th Gulf Coast Gravity Meeting will be held at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, MS, on March 13 and 14, 2020. In keeping with its tradition, this will be an open, relaxed, and informal conference. We are inviting researchers and students interested in all areas of gravitational physics: classical and quantum gravity, general relativistic astrophysics and cosmology, quantum cosmology, gravitational waves, and experimental gravity. Because this is a regional meeting, many attendees will be from the southeastern United States, but all are welcome. Talks Following the usual tradition all participants, and especially postdocs and graduate students, are encouraged to contribute short, introductory talks on their current research, with the aim of fostering communication and understanding among gravitational physicists with different backgrounds. A prize (sponsored by the APS Division of Gravitational Physics) will be awarded for the best talk given by a student at the meeting. Deadlines Prospective speakers should register by February 14 to receive full consideration. Late applicants will be considered at the discretion of the organizers. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Inn at Ole Miss. Reserve your room by February 11 to receive a reduced rate. See the website for details: https://www.phy.olemiss.edu/gcgm9/. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. Remnants of the Big Bang, Tempe, AZ, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/11/26/remnants-of-the-big-bang/ Starting: 2020-01-23 to 2020-01-24 Location: Tempe, AZ, USA Additional Information: https://bigbangasu2020.events.asu.edu Contact: levon[AT]sfu.ca The "Remnants of the Big Bang" workshop at ASU, January 23-24, 2020, will bring together leading cosmologists to discuss recent advances in our understanding of the big bang and the emergent universe, and new prospects for testing fundamental physics with astrophysics and cosmology. The workshop will focus on the nonlinear and out-of-equilibrium processes that occurred in the early universe. Topics will include the quantum origin of the universe, the origin of matter-antimatter asymmetry, the nature of dark matter, astrophysical black holes and their fundamental consequences, phase transitions, primordial magnetic fields, and cosmic defects. A particularly timely topic is the properties of gravitational waves produced in cosmological phase transitions and prospects of their detection with next generation experiments. Cosmological phase transitions can also generate magnetic fields that affect the anisotropy and spectral properties of the cosmic microwave background, and affect the propagation of extragalactic cosmic rays, providing a valuable observational window into particle physics in a regime that is beyond the reach of particle accelerators. The aim of the workshop is to facilitate exchange of ideas and new collaborations, and to expose young researchers working on related topics to the state of the art of the field. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Postdoctoral Fellowship in Multi-messenger Astrophysics at the Rochester Institute of Technology, New York ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16480 Deadline: 2020-01-03 Location: Rochester, USA Additional Information: http://ccrg.rit.edu/careers Contact: richard.oshaughnessy[AT]ligo.org Postdoctoral Fellowship in Multi-messenger Astrophysics at the Rochester Institute of Technology, New York The recent observations of a binary neutron star merger using both gravitational wave interferometers as well as electromagnetic telescopes across the full spectrum have initiated the age of multi-messenger astronomy and astrophysics. As part of NSF collaborative projects, the RIT's Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation (CCRG) is currently seeking to fill a postdoctoral research position in Multimessenger Astrophysics with highly qualified individuals interested pursuing research in the multimessenger analysis and interpretation of neutron star mergers. We are particularly interested in applicants with expertise in any of the areas of gravitational wave parameter estimation; surrogate modeling; hydrodynamical simulations of binary merger, relativistic outflows, and nucleosynthesis; or the detailed, self-consistent simulations of electromagnetic emission. Successful applicants will work closely with and regularly visit collaborators at the Center for Theoretical Astrophysics (CTA) at Los Alamos National Lab (LANL). Here, they will consult with the experts on nuclear equations of state, r-process nucleosynthesis, atomic opacities and detailed radiative transfer to produce realistic predictions which can be compared with observations. To ensure efficient and productive collaboration, successful applicants should be prepared to spend significant percentage of time at LANL during the year. Senior scientists in the CCRG include Manuela Campanelli (Director), Joshua Faber, Carlos Lousto, Richard O'Shaughnessy, Jason Nordhaus, Yosef Zlochower, Sukanya Chakrabarti, John Whelan, and Hans-Peter Bischof, 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 is involved in several large collaborations, including the LIGO Scientific Collaboration (LSC), The Einstein Toolkit Consortium (http://einsteintoolkit.org) and a NASA Theoretical and Computational Astrophysics Network (TCAN) devoted to the simulation of neutron star mergers. CCRG researchers have access to several computing cluster facilities at national computing centers such as XSEDE and the NCSA's Blue Waters Supercomputer (with an allocation of over 160MSUs), as well as a dedicated over 3000-core cluster hosted at the Center. The Center for Theoretical Astrophysics at LANL is directed by Chris Fryer. Subject experts include Chris Fontes, Aimee Hungerford, Joshua Dolence, Wesley Even, Ryan Wollaeger, Matthew Mumpower, Jonas Lippuner, Jonah M. Miller, W. Thomas Vestrand, Przemek Wozniak, and others (see https://ccsweb.lanl.gov/astro/index.html#team) Experts at LANL CTA are involved in various large collaborations, including LIGO and LISA, several gamma-ray astronomy programs, and gravitational-wave counterparts search and follow-up campaigns. 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. The cover letter should refer to this specific postdoctoral position (``MMA Astrophysics"). All materials should be sent electronically as soon as possible to: oshaughn[AT]main[dot]rit[dot]edu with a copy to ccrg-postdoc[AT]ccrgweb.rit.edu. For an overview of all job openings at CCRG please go to: http://ccrg.rit.edu/careers Enquiries can be addressed to Richard O'Shaughnessy, oshaughn[AT]mail[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. For full consideration, submit before 1/3/2020. Starting date can be as early as March 2020. RIT is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoctoral and PhD positions in Cosmology at the University of Thessaloniki, Greece ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16494 Deadline: 2019-12-15 Location: Thessaloniki, Greece Additional Information: https://tsagas0.wixsite.com/mysite/jobs Contact: tsagas[AT]astro.auth.gr Applications are invited for one postdoctoral and one (possibly two) PhD positions in the Physics Department at the University of Thessaloniki, Greece, starting at the beginning of 2020, or soon thereafter by mutual agreement. The duration of the posts is up to three years and the research area is Relativistic Cosmology and the Large-Scale Structure of the Universe. The selected candidates will study the origin, the evolution and the implications of the large-scale peculiar velocity fields seen in the Universe. All posts will be officially located at the University of Thessaloniki, but the research project runs in collaboration with the Physics Departments at the University of Oxford (UK) and the University of Ioannina (Greece). Generous funding for travel and expenses is also provided. Applicants must have a solid background in Theoretical Cosmology and General Relativity. Additional expertise on numerical methods is desirable, but not essential. The selected postdoctoral candidate will also have the opportunity to guide junior fellows, teach courses at the MSc level, participate in outreach activities and organise international meetings. Applications, including a full CV and a statement of research background and interests, should be sent to Prof. Christos Tsagas at: tsagas[AT]astro.auth.gr, by December 15, 2019. The applicants should also arrange for three letters of reference to arrive at the same address. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Postdoc position in quantum gravity or theoretical cosmology or gravitational wave physics, Erlangen, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/11/04/postdoc-position-in-quantum-… Deadline: 2019-12-15 Location: Erlangen, Germany Additional Information: https://www.gravity.physik.fau.de/contact/open-positions/ Contact: application[AT]gravity.fau.de Postdoctoral Positions in Erlangen-Nuernberg In autumn 2020, at least one postdoctoral position in the fields of quantum gravity or theoretical cosmology or theoretical gravitational waves is expected to be available at the Institute for Quantum Gravity (IQG) (Theoretical Physics III) of the Friedrich Alexander University (FAU) Erlangen-Nuernberg, Germany. The position is for two years with a possibility of extension for one additional year, depending on funding and performance. In exceptional cases, a five year contract may be negotiable. Salaries depend on seniority and follow the collective wage agreement for scientific employees in Germany (TV-L). Current staff of the IQG includes professors Kristina Giesel, Hanno Sahlmann and Thomas Thiemann (Chair), Emeriti Frieder Lenz (former chair) and Hartmut Hofmann, postdoc Beatriz Elizaga de Navacues as well as 8 Phd and 7 master students. Former institute members and Humboldt Fellows Jonathan Engle and Muxin Han accepted positions as assistant professors at Florida Atlantic University and hold affiliate positions at the institute. Further affiliates are professors Wojciech Kaminski, Jerzy Lewandowski and Parampreet Singh. The Institute for Quantum Gravity (IQG) is part of the Erlangen Centre for Astroparticle Physics (ECAP) which has a strong expertise in experimental astroparticle physics. The IQG benefits from continuous exchange with the excellency cluster 'Universe' in Munich, especially with the groups working on (quantum) cosmology. The IQG fosters strong links with the Department of Mathematics in Erlangen. Finally, the IQG is in close contact with a network of international research centers focussing on quantum gravity such as the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; the Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos in State College, Pennsylvania, USA; Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Institute for Theoretical Physics in Marseille, France; Institute for Theoretical Physics in Warsaw, Poland and Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China. Applicants must have a PhD in either physics or mathematics and should have prior research experience in general relativity and quantum field theory or theoretical cosmology or theoretical gravitational waves as well as a strong interest in working on aspects of non perturbative and background independent quantum gravity. The following list of material should be uploaded in one pdf- or zip file, whose name should include your last name, using the application form at https://www.umfrageonline.com/s/36ead16. 1. Curriculum vitae. 2. Research proposal including a summary of previous work and plans for future projects. 3. Teaching experience (if applicable). 4. List of seminars and conferences attended, detailing talks given (if applicable). 5. List of publications. 6. In addition we ask for three letters of recommendation, which should also be uploaded by the referees before the deadline via the application form at https://www.umfrageonline.com/s/ef26bb1. Recommendation letters sent by email will not be accepted. Referees are kindly asked to use the following format for their message text: Recommendation letter for FIRST-NAME AND LASTNAME OF THE APPLICANT. Applications will be reviewed starting December 15th, 2019 (deadline) but later applications will be considered until the position is filled. The starting date of the position is normally Oct. 1st 2020 but there is some flexibility. For further information about the Department of Physics and the Institute please visit: https://www.physik.nat.fau.de/ and https://www.gravity.physik.fau.de. For further information about the position please send an inquiry to application[AT]gravity.fau.de. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. CRA Postdoctoral Fellowship at Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16520 Deadline: 2019-12-16 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Additional Information: https://cra.gatech.edu Contact: deirdre[AT]gatech.edu The Georgia Tech Center for Relativistic Astrophysics (CRA) invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow position at the CRA. This position is expected to be independent and in support of current research at the CRA including astrophysics, cosmology, particle-astrophysics, gravitational wave astronomy, and extra-solar planets. The CRA faculty include David Ballantyne, Tamara Bogdanovic, Laura Cadonati, Pablo Laguna, Gongjie Li, Nepomuk Otte, Deirdre Shoemaker, Ignacio Taboada, and John Wise. The position is initially for two years, with renewal for a third year subject to performance and availability of funding. The expected start date is September 1, 2020. Applicants should email to CRA-postdoc[AT]lists.gatech.edu the following documents in a single PDF file: 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae including full list of publications, and 3) a brief description of research interests (maximum 3 pages). In addition, applicants should arrange to have three letters of reference emailed separately to CRA-postdoc(a)lists.gatech.edu. Review of applications will begin on December 16, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled. The position includes a competitive salary, benefits, research and travel funds, and access to supercomputing facilities. For more information about the Georgia Tech benefits package and resources see http://www.ohr.gatech.edu/benefits. Georgia Tech is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Postdoctoral Position in Numerical Relativity at Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16521 Deadline: 2019-12-15 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Additional Information: https://cra.gatech.edu Contact: deirdre[AT]gatech.edu The Georgia Tech Center for Relativistic Astrophysics (CRA) invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar position in the area of gravitational wave astrophysics including numerical relativity, with an emphasis on binary black hole simulations as they pertain to gravitational wave astronomy. The successful candidate will work with Prof. Deirdre Shoemaker and collaborate with Prof. Pablo Laguna and the rest of the CRA, for more information see https://cra.gatech.edu. The appointment will initially be for one year, renewable for up to three years subject to availability of funds and satisfactory progress. The expected starting date is September 1, 2020.  Applicants should email to deirdre[AT]gatech.edu the following documents in a single PDF file: 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae including full list of publications, and 3) a brief description of research interests (maximum 3 pages). In addition, applicants should arrange to have three letters of reference emailed separately to deirdre[AT]gatech.edu. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2019. The position includes a competitive salary, benefits, research and travel funds, and access to supercomputing facilities. For more information about the Georgia Tech benefits package and resources see http://www.ohr.gatech.edu/benefits. Georgia Tech is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Postdoctoral Position in Computational Black Hole Astrophysics, Atlanta, GA, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16522 Deadline: 2019-12-15 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Additional Information: https://cra.gatech.edu Contact: tamarab[AT]gatech.edu The Center for Relativistic Astrophysics (CRA) at the Georgia Institute of Technology invites applications for a postdoctoral position in Black Hole Astrophysics with an emphasis on modeling of multimessenger signatures of massive black hole binaries. The successful candidate will work with Prof. Tamara Bogdanovic and her group on hydrodynamic simulations of coincident electromagnetic and gravitational wave signatures associated with massive black hole binaries headed for coalescence. The candidate will also have an opportunity to collaborate with Prof. Shane Davis (University of Virginia), Dr. Yan-Fei Jiang (Flatiron Institute) and Prof. Pablo Laguna (CRA, Georgia Tech). Appointment terms: The initial appointment is for one year, renewable for up to two additional years contingent upon satisfactory performance, mutual agreement, and availability of funds. The desired start date is as soon as possible and no later than September 1, 2020. Qualifications: A PhD in astronomy, physics, or a related discipline is required by the start of employment. Applicants with research interests in and / or experience in multi-messenger astrophysics, magnetohydrodynamic simulations, modeling of accretion and radiative processes, computational astrophysics and relativity are particularly encouraged to apply. Applications from women and groups traditionally underrepresented in astrophysics are strongly encouraged. Application instructions: Applicants should submit a single PDF document including a cover letter, CV, publication list, and research statement (no longer than 3 pages) to Prof. Tamara Bogdanovic (tamarab[AT]gatech.edu) They should arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to the same email address. Screening of applications will begin on December 15, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled. Included benefits: The position includes a competitive salary, benefits, research and travel funds, and access to supercomputing facilities. For more information about the Georgia Tech benefits package and resources see http://www.ohr.gatech.edu/benefits. Georgia Tech is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The city of Atlanta: CRA is situated at the heart of the Georgia Tech campus in Midtown Atlanta. Atlanta is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the United States and one of the nation's most cosmopolitan cities. Thanks to its major international airport, it has excellent connections with many cities in the world. Atlanta enjoys a relatively mild (subtropical) climate, is surrounded by rolling hills and has dense tree coverage earning it the nickname of "the city in a forest." More information can be found here https://postdocs.gatech.edu/new-postdocs/welcome-to-atlanta-0. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. PhD position in gravitational waves and cosmology at Nikhef, Amsterdam, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16532 Deadline: 2020-01-15 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.nikhef.nl/jobs/vacatures/ Contact: vdbroeck[AT]nikhef.nl The gravitational physics division at Nikhef, the National Institute for Subatomic Physics in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, invites applications for a PhD studentship at the University of Amsterdam in gravitational waves, with an emphasis on using signals from coalescing binary objects (neutron stars and/or black holes) as "standard sirens" for cosmological measurements. The successful candidate will work with the groups of Prof. Dr. C. Van Den Broeck (Nikhef and Utrecht University), and of Dr. S. Nissanke (Nikhef and University of Amsterdam). The gravitational physics division at Nikhef (led by Prof. F. Linde) has close ties with gravitational wave researchers at universities and institutes across the Netherlands, which apart from instrumentalists includes astronomers, astrophysicists, and theorists, such as Baumann, Bertone, Caudill, Groot, Hinderer, Jonker, Levan, Moesta, and Nelemans. There is also vibrant collaboration with individuals and groups around the world. For more information and an application form, see the link provided. Please be prepared to upload a cover letter, research statement, and curriculum vitae. Also, please separately arrange for least one reference who is willing to send a letter of recommendation on your behalf. The deadline for full consideration is 15 January 2020, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Further information can be obtained from Prof. Dr. C. Van Den Broeck (vdbroeck[AT]nikhef.nl) or Dr. S.M. Nissanke (samaya.nissanke[AT]uva.nl) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Postdoc positions in Relativity and Gravitation at the University of Cambridge, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/11/11/postdoc-positions-in-relativ… Deadline: 2019-12-11 Location: Cambridge, UK Additional Information: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/23792/ Contact: LE21227[AT]maths.cam.ac.uk Applications are invited for up to three Postdoctoral Research Associate positions in the Relativity and Gravitation Group and the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology within Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics. Up to three positions may be offered, depending on the availability of funding, for up to three years. The theoretical and computational projects of direct relevance for these posts include: advancing observational tests of inflationary predictions from large-scale structure and the CMB, especially higher-order correlators and their estimation; studying cosmological correlators generated in the primordial universe, the general rules and symmetries they must obey; developing methods for testing General Relativity using gravitational waves with a focus on using effective field theory to describe possible deviations from GR; modelling of compact binary systems involving scalar and vector fields with the goal of identifying gravitational wave signatures that distinguish these from vacuum black-hole binaries. The successful candidates will work with academic staff (Barrow, Challinor, Dafermos, Davis, Fergusson, Gibbons, Pajer, Reall, Santos, Shellard, Sherwin and Sperhake) and research staff. There are close links with the HEP group in DAMTP and the Kavli Institute for Cosmology. The positions are expected to be available from 1 April 2020, but the start date is flexible and can be delayed until October 2020. Applicants should have, or be about to obtain, a PhD in a relevant area of theoretical physics, and have an established track record of original research and experience of working in collaboration. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Physics, Kyoto, Japan ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16573 Deadline: 2020-01-14 Location: Kyoto, Japan Additional Information: https://www.yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/news/n313?lang=en-GB Contact: shinji.mukohyama[AT]yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp A post-doctoral position starting April 2020 is available for a suitably qualified individual to work in the Astrophysics and Cosmology Group at Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics, Kyoto University. For the members and activity of the group, please refer to the webpage: https://www.yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en-GB/contents/labs/astro . The position is funded by MEXT KAKENHI Grant Number 17H06359 "New developments of gravity theory research in gravitational wave physics/astronomy" (PI: Shinji Mukohyama). The monthly salary will be approximately 362,000 yen. A small amount of research grant will be provided. Depending on research experience, the title of research assistant professor may be granted. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent by the time of the appointment. The appointment will begin on April 1, 2020 or later, and end on March 31, 2022. The applicant should submit the following documents in PDF format by email to Shinji Mukohyama with the subject line "Postdoc application", by January 14, 2019: (1) CV (2) publication list (mark up to 3 main papers with *) (3) expected arrival date in YITP (4) past research (5) research plan (6) contact details of two references +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. Postdoctoral position in Gravity, Quantum Geometry and Field Theory, Okinawa, Japan ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/11/15/postdoctoral-position-in-gra… Deadline: 2019-12-21 Location: Okinawa, Japan Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/15506 Contact: qgqft.oist[AT]gmail.com Applications are invited for a 2-year postdoc position in the Gravity, Quantum Geometry and Field Theory group (Principal Investigator: Reiko Toriumi) at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University, Japan, starting in the Fall of 2020. The successful applicant will work in the group lead by Prof. Reiko Toriumi. Responsibilities 1. The candidate is expected to actively contribute to the research program of Gravity, Quantum Geometry and Field Theory group including meetings and seminars, and to mentor student research. 2. The candidate must have a clear research plan, and be able to achieve research objectives. 3. The candidate is expected to be in residence for the time of appointment. Support for conference and collaboration travel/host is provided. Qualifications 1. Applicants are required to have completed Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics and/or Mathematics by the time of appointment and have a background in quantum gravity, quantum field theory, random geometry or related areas. 2. We are looking for a self-motivated, responsible, and respectful researcher. 3. Demonstrates excellent oral and written English. Term Full-time, fixed term appointment for 2 years, starting Fall 2020. There may be an opportunity to renew it. Compensation The salary is internationally competitive and complemented by allowances as below. Benefits 1. Relocation, housing and commuting allowances in addition to the salary. 2. Annual paid leave (10 days for the first year and 20 days for the second year) and summer holidays (7 days) 3. Health insurance, welfare pension insurance, and worker's accident compensation insurance. Application documents in pdf (in English) 1. Cover letter 2. Research statement (includes future research plan) 3. CV including publication list 4. Three reference letters to be submitted through Academic Jobs Online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/15506 The application materials 1, 2, and 3 should be compiled in one single pdf file and should be sent to qgqft.oist[AT]gmail.com. Please submit only the reference letters through Academic Jobs Online. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Reiko Toriumi at qgqft.oist[AT]gmail.com Application deadline The review of the applications will start on December 21st 2019, and will continue until the positions are filled. The applications received by December 21st 2019 are guaranteed full consideration. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. Postdoctoral research position in distributed computing for gravitational wave astronomy, Amsterdam, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16588 Deadline: 2019-12-18 Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.nikhef.nl/en/vacancies/ Contact: S.Caudill[AT]nikhef.nl Nikhef is the national institute for subatomic physics in The Netherlands. At Nikhef, approximately 175 physicists and 75 technical staff members work together on theoretical and experimental research in the fields of particle- and astroparticle physics. Nikhef includes a collaboration between 6 major Dutch universities and the Nikhef research institute. The position The gravitational physics division at Nikhef invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in gravitational wave astronomy, with emphasis on high-throughput distributed computing for gravitational wave searches. The successful candidate will work with Dr. Sarah Caudill and Dr. Roel Aaij. The data analysis effort at Nikhef currently involves 3 senior scientists (Dr. Sarah Caudill, Dr. Chris Van Den Broeck, Dr. Samaya Nissanke), 3 postdocs, and 3 PhD students; the group will expand significantly in the next few years. The Physics Data Processing department consists of two senior researchers (Dr. Jeff Templon and Dr. David Groep) and a staff scientist (Dr. Roel Aaij) who, together with 9 computing professionals, carry out the R & D program and operate Nikhef's distributed computing facility. The gravitational physics division at Nikhef is a member of the Virgo Collaboration and collaborates with astronomers, astrophysicists, theorists, and instrumentalists across the Netherlands. There is also vibrant collaboration with individuals and groups around the world. Requirements A PhD in physics or a degree in computing or a closely related field is a prerequisite for the position; candidates who are close to finishing their degrees are also encouraged to apply. Experience working across physics research and distributed computing disciplines will be considered a strong advantage. Offer The candidate will be employed by the NWO-I-foundation for a period of two years with a possible extension of one year and will obtain the status of postdoctoral researcher. He/she will receive a competitive salary. The conditions of employment are excellent and include extra month's salary payment in May and December. The conditions of employment of the NWO-I foundation can be found at the NWO-I website: https://www.nwo-i.nl/en/personnel/personnel-information/ Information and application Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply by clicking the 'Apply Now' button after finding the position on our vacancy page: https://www.nikhef.nl/en/vacancies/. Please be prepared to upload a cover letter, research statement and curriculum vitae. Also, please have the email addresses ready of at least three references who are willing to send a letter of recommendation on your behalf. The deadline for full consideration is December 18, 2019, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Further information can be obtained from Dr. S. Caudill (S.Caudill[AT]nikhef.nl) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12. Postdoc positions in Multi-Messenger Modelling of GW+EM sources, Stockholm, Sweden ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16592 Deadline: 2020-01-15 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Additional Information: http://compact-merger.astro.su.se/jobs.html Contact: stephan.rosswog[AT]astro.su.se Within the Oskar Klein Centre for Cosmoparticle Physics a strong research environment has recently been established that focuses on the study of the electromagnetic signals from mergers of compact objects, G.R.E.A.T., see www.great.cosmoparticle.com. Within the G.R.E.A.T. research environment we study the electromagnetic signals from mergers of compact objects, both from a theoretical and an observational perspective. This research environment benefits from very close connections between Physics and Astronomy, between scientist working on theoretical, computational and observational aspects and access to data (e.g. ZTF, ENGRAVE). Postdoc Positions Postdoctoral openings will be available for outstanding individuals to work on the multi-messenger aspects of sources that produce both gravitational and electromagnetic waves. Expertise in any relevant multi-messenger aspect are of interest, expertise in relativistic (magneto-)hydrodynamics, nucleosynthesis and/or radiative transfer is particularly welcome. Closing date for the application is January 15, 2020, but application reviewing will start as soon as applications come in, therefore early applications are encouraged. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.13. Faculty Positions in High Energy Astrophysics at Fudan University, Shanghai, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/11/19/faculty-positions-in-high-en… Deadline: 2020-03-31 Location: Shanghai, China Additional Information: https://www.fudan.edu.cn Contact: bambi[AT]fudan.edu.cn The Department of Physics at Fudan University (Shanghai, China) invites applications from outstanding candidates for tenure-track Associate Professor positions in high energy astrophysics (broadly defined). Applicants must have a Doctoral Degree in physics, astronomy, or related field and an outstanding research record. They are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and to supervise undergraduate and graduate students. Salary, start-up grant, and housing allowance are competitive at international level. Fudan University is one of the most prestigious and selective universities in China. The Department of Physics counts about 80 faculty members, over 400 undergraduate students, and over 300 graduate students. Applications are accepted at any time and will be considered until opening positions are filled. For positions starting in September 2020, applications should be submitted before March 2020. Applicants should submit standard application materials including full CV, research and teaching statements to Prof. Cosimo Bambi (email: bambi[AT]fudan.edu.cn). For inquiries, please contact Ms. E Xu (email: xue[AT]fudan.edu.cn). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.14. PhD positions in theory, instrumentation, observations, Prague, Czech Republic ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16605 Deadline: 2020-01-15 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Additional Information: http://physicsphd.cz/ Contact: physicsphd[AT]utf.mff.cuni.cz We are inviting applications for multiple 4-year PhD positions in Prague, Czech Republic, in the fields of Astronomy & Astrophysics, Astroparticle Physics, Cosmology, Theory of Gravity, and Mathematical Physics. The areas of research include theory, observation, and instrumentation. Some of the projects are part of large international collaborations (LSST, Pierre Auger, CTA, ASAS-SN). The list of available projects is at http://physicsphd.cz/. We will continue to update the website and add more projects until early December. PhD thesis research will be conducted at one of the participating institutions in Prague: Charles University (Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astronomical Institute), Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Astronomical Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences, and Institute of Mathematics of the Czech Academy of Sciences. The PhD degrees are awarded by Charles University. The positions are funded by individual grants (both national and EU, including ERC grants or equivalents) and institutional fellowships. The positions are open to candidates of any nationality. PhD students receive medical insurance with no or small co-pays, subsidized meals, possibility of staying in student dormitories, and free "Czech as foreign language" classes. There are no fees or tuition for PhD students. Prague remains cheaper than other comparable European cities while offering similar level of comforts and entertainments. For more information and application procedure, please see http://physicsphd.cz. The application deadline is January 15 2020 for positions beginning in the Fall semester of 2020. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.15. Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor in Mathematical Physics at Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/11/20/tenure-track-assistant-assoc… Deadline: 2020-01-01 Location: Nijmegen, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.ru.nl/english/working-at/vacature/details-vacature/?recid=10720… Contact: landsman[AT]math.ru.nl The Mathematics Department of Radboud University (Nijmegen, The Netherlands) is looking for a tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor in Mathematical General Relativity and Geometric Analysis. For the tenure track the initial employment is for six years. If the final review is positive the position will be converted to a permanent one. For candidates who are already further in their career a higher entry level is negotiable. We particularly encourage female applicants and applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. The Mathematics Department at Radboud University is part of the Institute for Mathematics, Astrophysics, and Particle Physics (IMAPP) in the Faculty of Science. This new position will strengthen IMAPP's increasing focus on gravity as a key research theme (ranging from its mathematical language and underpinning to the theoretical study of classical and quantum gravity to the imaging of black holes by the Event Horizon Telescope), as well as the Mathematics Department's focus on applied analysis, and geometry and topology. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.16. IFPU postodoctoral fellowships in Trieste, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/11/20/ifpu-postodoctoral-fellowshi… Deadline: 2019-12-12 Location: Trieste, Italy Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/15438 Contact: barausse[AT]sissa.it The Institute for Fundamental Physics of the Universe (IFPU, www.ifpu.it/) Trieste, Italy, invites applications for several postdoctoral research positions to start in the Fall of 2020. Available positions include: - Three positions - for two years, with a possible extension to a third year - for theoretical and phenomenological research in the areas supported by the Institute: astroparticle physics, astrophysical probes of fundamental interactions, early Universe, gravitational wave astrophysics, structures in the Universe, theory and phenomenology of gravity; - One additional position - for two years - in the area of gravitation theory [gr-qc], with focus on phenomenological aspects of black holes beyond general relativity; - Two additional positions - for two years - in the area of dark matter phenomenology and theory. IFPU is a newly born institute, having started its activities in the academic year 2018-2019. It is a joint initiative of International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA, www.sissa.it/ap/ and www.sissa.it/app/) the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), the National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF; Observatory of Trieste) and the National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN; Trieste Section). The Institute aims at hosting and promoting a vigorous and innovative multi-disciplinary research program focused on investigating the fundamental laws of Nature under a Cosmological and Astrophysical perspective. Postdocs at IFPU work in close connections with staff members from the supporting institutions - about 30 researches in total - and also benefit from the extended visitor and research programs the Institute is hosting. Applications, via Academic Jobs Online (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/15438) should include curriculum vitae, research statement, publication list and three reference letters. Review of applications will begin on December 12, 2019 and continue until the positions are filled. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.17. Postdoc position in Cosmology at the University of Malta ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/11/20/postdoc-position-in-cosmolog… Deadline: 2019-11-29 Location: Malta Additional Information: https://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/415925/FTRSOII-COSMOLOGY-… Contact: jackson.said[AT]um.edu.mt A postdoctoral position starting early next year has been made available for a suitably qualified individual to work in the Institute of Space Sciences and Astronomy (ISSA), University of Malta. The position is funded by COSMOLOGY@MALTA which is an internal grant to the ISSA by the University of Malta to study observational consequences of new cosmological models. The salary of the position is Eur 24,960, which will be complemented by travel funds. The appointment will begin early next year The main duties and responsibilities of the appointee will consist of: a. producing project deliverables within the time frames specified in the project description; b. carry out surveys of the modified gravity landscape against recent observational data; c. writing scientific conference papers related to the project, and presenting them at conferences; d. assisting in dissemination activities related to the project; and e. performing any other project-related tasks as instructed by the project coordinator. Candidates should submit their Letter of application, CV and copies of certificates to projects.hrmd[AT]um.edu.mt by Friday, 29th November 2019 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.18. Post Doctoral Positions in Quantum optics and precision sensing at The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/11/25/post-doctoral-positions-in-q… Deadline: 2020-01-05 Location: Canberra, Australia Additional Information: https://jobs.anu.edu.au/en/job/534246/postdoctoral-fellowresearch-fellow Contact: david.mcclelland[AT]anu.edu.au Classification: Academic Level A /B Salary package: $80,439 - $113,165 per annum plus 17% superannuation Term: Full time, Fixed term (2 years) with a possibility of extension - Flexible and family friendly role - On campus childcare facilities - Support network and mentoring program for early career academics Background: The ANU Node of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Gravitational-wave Discovery (OzGrav) conducts research on high precision laser interferometry for gravitational wave detection and other applications. The ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems (EQUS) aims to build sophisticated quantum machines to harness the quantum world for practical applications. OzGrav -ANU and EQUS-ANU reside within the Department of Quantum Science at the Research School of Physics, a dynamic group researching applications of quantum and optical technologies in a range of different areas. It co-hosts three ARC Centres of Excellence, an innovations hub that supports start-up companies, and several other major projects. The Position: We are seeking to appoint multiple experimental physicists to work on optical instrumentation. The successful candidates should have a PhD or equivalent in physics or a related discipline and a background in optical physics, electro-optics, quantum optics, control systems and low noise electronics. The Australian National University is a world-leading institution and provides a range of lifestyle, financial and non-financial rewards and programs to support staff in maintaining a healthy work/life balance whilst encouraging success in reaching their full career potential. To see what the Science at ANU community is like, we invite you to follow us on social media at http://www.instagram.com/anu_science/ and https://www.facebook.com/ScienceANU/. For more information and to apply, please visit https://www.anu.edu.au/jobs. CLOSING DATE: JANUARY 5th, 2020. If you wish to discuss the position after obtaining the selection documentation, please contact: Professor David McClelland, phone (02) 6125 9888, e-mail david.mcclelland[AT]anu.edu.au. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.19. Postdoctoral position in numerical relativity at the University of New Hampshire ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16647 Deadline: Location: Tempe, AZ, USA Additional Information: https://bigbangasu2020.events.asu.edu Contact: levon[AT]sfu.ca  The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of New Hampshire invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The successful candidate will work within our numerical relativity program, in collaboration with Prof. Francois Foucart's research group. Our numerical relativity group focuses on the study of merging black holes and neutron stars, and on the modeling of the gravitational wave, electromagnetic, and neutrino signals that they produce. The UNH numerical relativity group is a member of the Simulating Extreme Spacetime (SxS) collaboration.��   This position will focus in part on studies of neutrino physics and nuclear astrophysics in merger simulations, and/or on the development of improved numerical methods for merger simulations. The successful candidate will also be encouraged to work on research projects in the broader areas of numerical relativity and relativistic astrophysics. The proposed starting date for this position is September 1, 2020 (different starting dates are however negotiable). This is a one year appointment that can be renewed for up to two additional years contingent upon available funding and satisfactory performance.   Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, summary of relevant research experience, and cover letter with their application. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted through the <a href="https://info.aps.org/e/640833/postings-34508/9jnpx/192454015?h=S4nZN6cn6EKe…" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">application website</a>. The position will remain open until filled. Applications will be considered immediately upon arrival and should be sent no later than January 15, 2020 for full consideration. Inquiries regarding this position may be sent to Prof. Foucart (<a href="mailto:francois.foucart@unh.edu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">francois.foucart(a)unh.edu</a>).   The University of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran's status, physical or mental disability, or marital status. Candidates of all genders and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.  +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.20. Postodoctoral positions in Quantum Gravity and Quantum Cosmology, Beijing, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16650 Deadline: 2020-03-01 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 University has one or two post-doctoral positions opening from September 2020 in the areas of quantum gravity and quantum cosmology. Successful candidates will work with Yongge Ma. The positions include competitive salary depending on the qualifications of the applicants. The appointment will be for two years. The gravity group consists of Sijie Gao, Wenbiao Liu, Yongge Ma, Hongbao Zhang, and Bin Zhou. In addition, the retired professors Canbin Liang, Zheng Zhao and Jianyang Zhu join the academic activities frequently, and Abhay Ashtekar, Jerzy Lewandowski, Carlo Rovelli and Thomas Thiemann held 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, AdS/CFT etc.. 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 Yongge Ma by: mayg[AT]bnu.edu.cn, yonggema[AT]yahoo.com The deadline for receipt of all application material is March 1st, 2020. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.21. Postdoc position in theoretical physics at the University of Tartu, Estonia ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/11/28/postdoc-position-in-theoreti… Deadline: 2020-01-06 Location: Tartu, Estonia Additional Information: http://hexagon.fi.tartu.ee/~jobs/ Contact: geomgrav[AT]ut.ee The Laboratory of Theoretical Physics at the Institute of Physics of the University of Tartu, Estonia is looking for candidates to apply for a 2-year postdoctoral position. The research focus lies on: - 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, - phenomenology of modified gravity, including gravitational waves, black holes, galaxies, - cosmological aspects of modified gravity, - relativistic quantum information, aiming at including gravity by employing quantum field theory on curved spacetime, - nonlocality in quantum field theories, - effective approaches for heavy quark physics. The position depends on external funding and the applications will be processed in two stages. In the first stage, all applications will be reviewed by the Laboratory of Theoretical Physics at the University of Tartu. Then the selected candidates and the University of Tartu will apply for funding. The final decision on the funding will be made by the respective agencies. 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 "Gauge gravity: unification, extensions and phenomenology" (PRG356), as well as aligned with the COST Actions "Cosmology and Astrophysics Network for Theoretical Advances and Training Actions" (CANTATA) and "Quantum Gravity Phenomenology in the multi-messenger approach" (QGMM). The postdoctoral grant amounts to 51000 EUR per year (40800 EUR direct research costs and 10200 EUR overhead for the host institution). Applicants must have a PhD degree or equivalent, awarded not earlier than 01 February 2015, and not later than 31 August 2020. Applications for the postdoctoral position must include: - curriculum vitae, - diploma of PhD degree or equivalent, - research proposal of up to five pages, - list of publications, - two letters of recommendation (to be sent separately). The deadline for the postdoctoral application is Monday, 06 January 2020, 05:59 GMT. All applications for the aforementioned position must be submitted electronically via the form on the linked homepage. All documents from the applicant, except for the recommendation letters, must be combined into a single PDF file of at most 8 MB size. The recommendation letters must be uploaded separately, and also in the PDF format. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.22. PhD position in Gravitational Wave Probes of Fundamental Physics, Amsterdam, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16654 Deadline: 2019-12-10 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.uva.nl/en/content/vacancies/2019/11/19-792-phd-position-in-grav… Contact: g.berton[AT]uva.nl We are seeking a PhD candidate who is interested in interdisciplinary research in gravitation and astroparticle physics. The successful candidate will in particular work on the implications of gravitational wave observations for fundamental physics and cosmology. What are you going to do? You are expected: * to be active in the fundamental research of our center of excellence in gravitation and astroparticle physics; * to contribute to develop a new line of research at the interface between dark matter, black holes and gravitational waves; * to contribute to publish the results in peer-reviewed academic journals; * to pursue, complete, and defend a PhD thesis within the appointed duration of four years; * to present the research results at international conferences and workshops; * to collaborate with other researchers at GRAPPA and Nikhef; * to assist in teaching activities. We will base our selection on your CV and application material as well as on the letters of recommendation. What do we require? * A MSc in Physics or Astronomy; * fluency in English, both written and spoken. Our offer A temporary contract for 38 hours per week for the duration of 4 years. (initial appointment will be for a period of 18 months and after satisfactory evaluation it can be extended for a total duration of 4 years) and should lead to a dissertation (PhD thesis). We will draft an educational plan that includes attendance of courses and (international) meetings. We also expect you to assist in teaching undergraduates and master students. The salary, depending on relevant experience before the beginning of the employment contract, will be EUR 2.325 to EUR 2.972 (scale P) gross per month, based on full-time employment (38 hours a week). These amounts are exclusive 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% end-of-year bonus. A favorable tax agreement, the '30% ruling', may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities is applicable. Are you curious about our extensive package of secondary employment benefits? Then find out more about working at the Faculty of Science (https://www.uva.nl/en/faculty/faculty-of-science/working-at-the-faculty/wor…) Questions? Do you have questions about this vacancy? Or do you want to know more about our organisation? Please contact: Prof. Gianfranco Bertone (g.bertone[AT]uva.nl) About the Faculty of Science The Faculty of Science has a student body of around 6,500, as well as 1,600 members of staff working in education, research or support services. Researchers and students at the Faculty of Science are fascinated by every aspect of how the world works, be it elementary particles, the birth of the universe or the functioning of the brain. GRAPPA, the center of excellence in Astroparticle Physics of the University of Amsterdam (UvA), is a joint effort between the Faculty's Institute of Physics (IoP) and the Anton Pannekoek Institute for Astronomy (API). It consists of faculty members with a strong interest in experimental and theoretical research into black holes, cosmic rays, neutrinos, dark matter, dark energy, early universe cosmology, and string theory. Several of GRAPPA's faculty members are also affiliated with Nikhef, the Dutch National Institute for Subatomic Physics, which is in close proximity to the UvA building. This position is part of the research programme 'Gravitational waves: a new road to fundamental physics, astrophysics, and cosmology', under the supervision of Profs. Gianfranco Bertone and Daniel Baumann. Job application The UvA is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritise diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We value a spirit of enquiry and perseverance, provide the space to keep asking questions, and promote a culture of curiosity and creativity. Do you recognize yourself in the job profile? Then we look forward to receiving your CV and cover letter by 10 december 2019. You may apply online by using the link below. Applications should include: * a cover letter; * a CV (including a list of publications); * the name and email address of two referees. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.23. Expression of Interest for Professor Position in Gravitational Astrophysics, Canberra, Australia ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/11/29/expression-of-interest-eoi-f… Deadline: 2020-01-12 Location: Canberra, Australia Additional Information: https://www.ozgrav.org/anu-professor.html Contact: sareh.rajabi[AT]anu.edu.au The Australian National University in Canberra, Australia, has recently established a new Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics (CGA), jointly supported by the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics and the Research School of Physics. The Centre encompasses all aspects of gravitational wave physics and astrophysics, including instrumentation, theory and data analysis, source follow-up and multi-messenger astronomy. It will bring together existing ANU researchers in these areas under one umbrella and expand the capability by making up to seven new tenure-track academic appointments across these research programs over the next year. The inaugural CGA Director is Professor David McClelland. We are now seeking Expressions of Interest for the key appointment of a Full Professor (Level E). It is the intention that the appointee will initially take on the role of Deputy Director, in the anticipation that they would become Director within the next five years. We are seeking an inspirational scientific leader with an equity agenda from any area of research covered by the Centre who can grow ANU's leadership across all areas of gravitational astrophysics. If you think you have the skills, vision and drive required to fill this role, please consider applying, regardless of your current level of appointment. The appointment comes with an attractive start-up package and the ability to help shape the future of the CGA through subsequent faculty hires. This is a continuing (tenured) position following the standard ANU six-month probation period. We are now seeking a 2-page Expression of Interest (EoI), along with a complete CV. EoIs will be accepted any time up to 12 January 2020. We anticipate advertising the position in mid-January 2020 with a closing date for applications in mid-February 2020. You are encouraged to contact Professor David McClelland (david.mcclelland[AT]anu.edu.au) for further information. Please email your expression of interest and CV to the CGA Administrator, Dr Sareh Rajabi (sareh.rajabi[AT]anu.edu.au), before the closing date. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Open Session of the Chalonge De Vega School, Paris, France ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/11/02/open-session-of-the-chalonge… Additional Information: https://chalonge-devega.fr/Programme2019.html Ecole Internationale d'Astrophysique Daniel Chalonge - Hector de Vega International School of Astrofundamental Physics Daniel Chalonge - Hector de Vega Open Session "Last Cosmic News, Highlights and Prospects" Thursday, November 28, 2019 - 2:15 pm at the House of Argentina, 27A blvd Jourdan, Cite' Internationale Universitaire of Paris, 75014 Paris In the Program: -The Cosmo-Physics at the Chalonge-de Vega School and the Nobel Prize of Physics 2019, by Professor Norma SANCHEZ, CNRS-OP-PSL-SU, Paris -News of the Cosmological Standard Model: Pre-inflation, H_0 and Dark Energy -LiteBIRD, Millimetron, CMB, "White Papers" .... -Road of new ideas and their associated language: Ideo-Semantics of Time in Cosmology, by Dr Helios JAIME, Paris Sorbonne. -The Cosmology in the work of Italo Calvino in Paris and " the circle of Oulipo", by Dr Alba ZANINI, INFN-Turin, president of Kores, with the special participation of Sara D'AMARIO actress and Francois-Xavier FRANTZ director scene. - "And that is not all ...." (quote from Henri Poincare). Continue on November 28th ... -Announcement and information: https://www.obspm.fr/ecole-internationale-d-4159.html -Poster and programme: https://chalonge-devega.fr/Programme2019.html Brochure and invitation: https://chalonge-devega.fr/invitation28novembre2019.pdf With compliments and kind regards Prof Dr Norma G. Sanchez and the Chalonge - de Vega School https://chalonge-devega.fr/ https://chalonge-devega.fr/HdeV.html https://chalonge-devega.fr/sanchez/ 2020: 30 pioneering years of the Chalonge-de Vega School: research, prospective, training and scientific culture at the forefront of cosmofundamental physics ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. GRG Topical Collection "Testing the Kerr spacetime with gravitational-wave and electromagnetic observations" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/11/13/grg-topical-collection-testi… Additional Information: https://www.springer.com/journal/10714/updates/17376440 We are please to inform you that the Topical Collection on "Testing the Kerr spacetime with gravitational-wave and electromagnetic observations", edited by Emanuele Berti, has been completed and is free-to-read until 11 December 2019. One of the Holy Grails of observational astronomy is to confirm the prediction that black holes in the Universe are described by the Kerr solution of Einstein's field equations of general relativity. This Topical Collection provides a status report of theoretical and experimental progress towards confirming the "Kerr paradigm" through X-ray astronomy, gravitational lensing, stellar tidal disruption events, superradiance, and gravitational-wave observations of black hole binary mergers. Berti, E.: Topical collection: Testing the Kerr spacetime with gravitational-wave and electromagnetic observations (EDITORIAL), Gen. Relativ. Gravit. 51(11), 140 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10714-019-2622-2 We hope that you will publish your next article in GRG and look forward to working with you soon! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. Giulio Rampa PhD Thesis Prize, Call for nominations, 2020 Edition ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/11/15/giulio-rampa-phd-thesis-priz… Additional Information: http://www-2.unipv.it/dottorati/scienzeetecnologie/fisica/n/web_PhD/index.p… Giulio Rampa PhD Thesis Prize for Outstanding Research in General Relativity and Gravitational Physics 2020 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 Physics of the University of Pavia. Following his Master in Physics, he soon entered The Graduate School at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics, (Albert Einstein Institute), Potsdam where he became deeply interested in general relativity. Known for his remarkable personality, as well as for his outstanding intellectual potential, Giulio Rampa's life is celebrated through this prize honouring an outstanding PhD Thesis in general relativity or gravitational physics. A monetary prize of 2,000 EUR will be awarded every two years to a graduate student for outstanding research on all aspects of general relativity or gravitational physics. The prize has been established in 2011, and is endowed under the terms of a donation from Nadia and Giorgio Rampa. Any PhD student who graduated in a University or research centre worldwide defending a PhD Thesis on all aspects of general relativity or gravitational physics between January 1st 2018 and December 31st 2019 is eligible to be nominated for this prize. The nominator should submit - preferably via email - all relevant material described below to the following 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 The candidature material should comprise: 1) a one-page abstract of the PhD Thesis; 2) a full copy of the PhD Thesis; 3) a letter of recommendation from the Thesis Advisor; 4) one or more letters of endorsement - possibly from the Thesis reader - substantiating the candidate's contributions; 5) a complete CV. All of the material should be submitted no later than March 31st, 2020. Self-nominations will not be accepted. 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 a committee of international experts whose resolution will be communicated to the winners by June the 30th, 2020. The prizes will be presented at the 24th edition of the "Italian Society for General Relativity and Gravitation (SIGRAV) Conference" to be held in September 2020. This is the biennial Conference of the Italian Society for General Relativity and Gravitation (SIGRAV) devoted to all aspects of gravitational physics. The Rampa Prize-winner will have the opportunity to present his/her work during a special session of the conference. The winner will also be announced during the annual Honours Ceremony during the Inauguration of the Graduate Studies Academic Year in Pavia, in December 2020. Previous Awardees: 2012 Thomas-Paul Hack 2014 David Radice 2016 not assigned 2018 Davide Gerosa, Jan Ostrowski ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Black holes and neutron stars in modified gravity, Meudon, France 1.2. PHAROS Conference 2020, Patras, Greece 1.3. Quantum Gravity and Quantum Geometry, Nijmegen, The Netherlands 1.4. Women in Mathematical Physics Workshop, Banff, Canada 1.5. Quantum Frontiers of Technology, Gebze, Turkey 1.6. Hot topics in Modern Cosmology - Spontaneous Workshop XIV, Cargese, France 1.7. Advances In Computational Relativity - ICERM@BROWN, Providence, RI, USA 1.8. 31st Chris Engelbrecht Summer School on Gravitational waves, Cape Town, South Africa 1.9. The Fourth Zeldovich meeting, Minsk, Belarus (2nd announcement) 1.10. SIGRAV International School 2020, Vietri sul Mare, Italy 1.11. XV Iberian Cosmology Meeting, Coimbra, Portugal 2. Jobs 2.1. Call for "La Caixa" postdoctoral fellowships at IGFAE, University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain 2.2. Faculty position on gravitational wave astronomy at the University of Glasgow (Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Reader), UK 2.3. Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Relativistic Astrophysics and Numerical Relativity at West Virginia University, USA 2.4. Post-doctoral position in Gravitational Wave Cosmology at UCLouvain, Belgium 2.5. Post-doctoral position in Gravitational Wave Instrumentation at UCLouvain, Belgium 2.6. Postdoctoral Research Associate Position in Gravitational Physics at the University of Virginia, USA 2.7. Postdoctoral position in gravitational wave theory at Nikhef, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2.8. Postdoctoral positions in Computational Relativistic Astrophysics division at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics at Potsdam, Germany 2.9. Four-year Postdoctoral Position in Scattering Amplitudes and Gravitational Waves at UCLA and the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics 2.10. Simons Postdoctoral Research Associate in Gravitation and Cosmology at Princeton University, USA 2.11. Postdoc position in Loop Quantum Gravity at LSU, Baton Rouge, USA 2.12. PhD fellowship in Gravitational-Wave Astronomy, Valencia, Spain 2.13. Postdoctoral position in gravitational wave data analysis at Utrecht University, The Netherlands 2.14. Postdoctoral Positions at Center for Gravitation and Cosmology 2.15. Postdoc Position at IAP in Primordial Cosmolog/Theoretical High-Energy Physics, Paris, France 2.16. Perimeter Postdoctoral Program and Gravitational Waves Initiative 2020, Waterloo, Canada 2.17. PhD position in gravitational wave data analysis at Nikhef, Amsterdam, The Netherlands 2.18. Postdoctoral positions in theoretical physics, Wuhan, China 2.19. Multiple short-term postdoc positions available, Providence, RI, USA 2.20. Postdoctoral positions in the CGCA at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA 2.21. Full Professor (W3) of Mathematical Physics, Tuebingen, Germany 2.22. Postdoc position in gravity/cosmology at USTC, Hefei, China 2.23. Postdoc position at APC on "Early-universe cosmological simulations", Paris, France 2.24. Postdocs: ERC CoG 'Precision Gravity from LHC to LISA', Hamburg, Germany 2.25. Four-year Postdoctoral Positions in Gravitational-Wave Theory and Astrophysics at Northwestern University and the MPI for Gravitational Physics, Potsdam 2.26. Postdoctoral Fellowship in Theoretical Astrophysics at Monash University, Melbourne, Australia 2.27. PhD position in theoretical gravitational physics and cosmology at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics, Hannover, Germany 3. News 3.1. Translation of Lobachevsky's papers on non-Euclidean geometry 3.2. SageMath 8.9 is out 3.3. Nominations for the 2020 IUPAP General Relativity and Gravitation Young Scientist Prize are now open 3.4. Texas Symposium: early-bird deadline extended 3.5. The Nineteenth Release of the Einstein Toolkit ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Black holes and neutron stars in modified gravity, Meudon, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/03/black-holes-and-neutron-star… Starting: 2019-11-18 to 2019-11-20 Location: Meudon, France Additional Information: https://indico.in2p3.fr/event/19676/ Contact: laura.bernard[AT]obspm.fr Thanks to the advent of gravitational wave astronomy (LIGO, Virgo, KAGRA, LISA), as well as to high-angular-resolution observations of black hole vicinity (EHT, VLTI/GRAVITY), new tests of gravity in the strong field regime are becoming available. They offer the potentiality to discriminate between general relativity and alternative theories (generically designed as modified gravity) that are currently developed, notably to address the issue of dark energy in cosmology. This workshop is devoted to the properties of compact objects (black holes, neutron stars, boson stars, etc.) in these theories and will allow ample time for discussions. Registration is free but we ask all participants to register on the workshop's webpage. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. PHAROS Conference 2020, Patras, Greece --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/04/pharos-conference-2020/ Starting: 2020-03-30 to 2020-04-03 Location: Patras, Greece Additional Information: https://indico.cern.ch/e/pharos2020 Contact: pharos2020[AT]upatras.gr Neutron stars are unique objects that manifest themselves across a wide range of multi-messenger signals: electromagnetic radiation from radio to gamma-rays, cosmic rays, neutrinos, and gravitational waves. Their extreme density, gravity and magnetic fields make them exceptional astrophysical laboratories for the exploration of nuclear physics, general relativity, and electromagnetism at extreme conditions that are impossible to achieve in terrestrial laboratories. The PHAROS Conference 2020 aims to bring together neutron star experts from the following thematic areas: - Dense matter: equations of state, superfluidity and superconductivity - Magnetic field formation, structure and evolution - Neutron star observations: from radio to gamma-rays - Neutron stars in the multimessenger era - Neutron stars in General Relativity - Magnetospheric high-energy emission - Population studies - Fast Radio Bursts Confirmed Invited Speakers - Mehmet Ali Alpar (Sabanci University) - Danai Antonopoulou (Polish Academy of Sciences) - Manisha Caleb (Jodrell Bank) - Benoit Cerutti (Grenoble University) - Nathalie Degenaar (University of Amsterdam) - Sam Lander (Polish Academy of Sciences) - Yuri Levin (Columbia University, Flatiron Institute) - Lina Levin Preston (Jodrell Bank) - Cole Miller (University of Maryland) - Albino Perego (University of Trento) - Alexander Potekhin (Ioffe, St Petersburg) - Laura Tolos (University of Frankfurt & ICE Barcelona) - Eleonora Troja (NASA Goddard) - Dave Tsang (University of Bath) - Anatoly Spitkovsky (Princeton University) - Daniele Vigano (University of the Balearic Islands) - Patrick Weltevrede (University of Manchester) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Quantum Gravity and Quantum Geometry, Nijmegen, The Netherlands --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16347 Starting: 2019-10-30 to 2019-11-01 Location: Nijmegen, The Netherlands Additional Information: http://www.noncommutativegeometry.nl/qgqg2019/ Contact: waltervs[AT]math.ru.nl Workshop in relation to the NWO Physics Vrije Programma Quantum gravity and the search for quantum spacetime. The goal is to bring together a range of researchers who are interested in theories of quantum gravity and quantum spacetime from a variety of angles, including asymptotic safety, causal dynamical triangulations, non-commutative and 'fuzzy' geometry, statistical/discrete formulations and tensor models, with the help of mathematical tools, renormalization group techniques, non-perturbative methods and computer simulations. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. Women in Mathematical Physics Workshop, Banff, Canada --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/17/women-in-mathematical-physic… Starting: 2020-09-20 to 2020-09-25 Location: Banff, Canada Additional Information: https://sites.google.com/site/womathphys/ Contact: cederbaum[AT]math.uni-tuebingen.de The Women in Mathematical Physics Workshop at Banff International Research Station will have multiple research groups. One of them is on the topic of "Mathematical relativity: static Lorentzian length spaces". It is led by Carla Cederbaum (Tuebingen University) and Melanie Graf (University of Washington). Women of all stages of careers are welcome (at least you should be already doing research towards a master thesis or a PhD). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Quantum Frontiers of Technology, Gebze, Turkey --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/18/quantum-frontiers-of-technol… Starting: 2019-11-08 to 2019-11-11 Location: Gebze, Turkey Additional Information: http://tbae.tubitak.gov.tr/en/haber/quantum-frontiers-technology Contact: tbae.iletisim[AT]tubitak.gov.tr TUBITAK - Research Institute for Fundamental Sciences International Workshop, November 8 - 11 2019, Gebze, TURKEY Over the last century, humankind has gained the ability not only to understand the realms of quantum, which go far beyond our everyday experience and imagination, but also to manipulate them. Nowadays, the growing power of this manipulation is paving the way for a new technological revolution where engineering and coherent control of specific quantum states can be harnessed to provide the greatest benefits for information processing, transmission, sensing and metrology. The goal of this workshop is to bring together world class experts and senior scientists, early career researchers and graduate students to discuss the latest developments in the area of quantum technologies, such as quantum communication, computation, simulation and measurement. Plenary Speakers * Winfried Hensinger (University of Sussex, UK) * Alexander Lvovsky (University of Oxford, UK) * Eugene S. Polzik (Neils Bohr Institute, Denmark) * Menno Poot (Munich Quantum Center, Germany) * Sergii Strelchuk (University of Cambridge, UK) Invited Speakers * Inanc Adagideli (Sabanci University) * Serkan Ates (IYTE) * Ceyhun Bulutay (Bilkent University) * Kadir Durak (Ozyegin University) * Zafer Gedik (Sabanci University) * Oguz Gulseren (Bilkent University) * Izgur Mustecaplioglu (Koc University) * Cengiz Onbasli (Koc University) Organizers: Hasan Mandal (President of TUBITAK), Alikram Nuhbalaoglu (TUBITAK TBAE) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. Hot topics in Modern Cosmology - Spontaneous Workshop XIV, Cargese, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/20/spontaneous-workshop-xiv/ Starting: 2020-05-03 to 2020-05-09 Location: Cargese, France Additional Information: http://www.cpt.univ-mrs.fr/~cosmo/SW_2020/index.php Contact: triay[AT]cpt.univ-mrs.fr Spontaneous Workshop brings together specialists in particle physics, astrophysics and theoretical physics at the Institute of Scientific Studies of Cargese to exchange recent knowledge on Cosmology. The goal is to stimulate debate for generating innovative ideas on emerging issues. With this in mind, the number of participants is limited to 30-40 and the workshop program is based on an optimal number of concise presentations, with a sufficient discussion space to facilitate interactions between participants. Postdoctoral and PhD students are encouraged to participate. SW14 topics includes: Baryogenesis and Leptogenesis - Primordial Universe - Inflation - Black Holes - Numerical Relativity - QFT in Curved Spacetime - CMB - Large Scale Structures - Gravitational Waves - Inhomogeneous Cosmology - Magnetic Fields in the Universe - Cosmic Antimatter -Cosmic Rays - Neutrino Cosmology - Dark Energy - Dark Matter - Modified Gravity +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. Advances In Computational Relativity - ICERM@BROWN, Providence, RI, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/21/advances-in-computational-re… Starting: 2020-09-09 to 2020-12-11 Location: Providence, RI, USA Additional Information: https://icerm.brown.edu/programs/sp-f20/ Contact: sfield[AT]umassd.edu We would like to invite you to a semester program at ICERM, Brown University in Providence titled "Advances in Computational Relativity". https://icerm.brown.edu/programs/sp-f20/ This semester program aims to foster cross-disciplinary collaborations involving mathematicians, statisticians and the relativity community with the goals of: (i) work towards solving some of the most pressing mathematical modeling, numerical simulation, and data analysis issues facing the gravitational wave community, (ii) fostering an environment for the deep collaboration and cross-pollination of ideas between mathematicians, statisticians, and the relativity community, (iii) creating new subfields within computational mathematics that focus on important, pressing issues related to gravitational waves. Although the program will run over the entire Fall 2020 semester with several researchers staying the semester at ICERM, you are welcome to participate at any convenient time for as long you can. In addition, there will be a week-long workshop once every month organized by topic. Dates and workshop titles appear below: 9/14: Workshop 1 (https://icerm.brown.edu/programs/sp-f20/w1/) "Advances and Challenges in Computational Relativity." (with a focus on gravitational waves from compact objects) 10/5: Workshop 2 (https://icerm.brown.edu/programs/sp-f20/w2/) "Mathematical and Computational Approaches for solving the source-free Einstein field equations." 10/26: Workshop 3 (https://icerm.brown.edu/programs/sp-f20/w3/) "Mathematical and Computational Approaches for the Einstein field equations with matter fields" 11/16: Workshop 4 (https://icerm.brown.edu/programs/sp-f20/w4/) "Statistical methods for the detection, classification, and inference of relativistic objects" ICERM has funding available to cover travel and accommodation for faculty, postdocs and students. Please apply using the link "Apply with Cube" at the program website. Please let Scott Field (sfield[AT]umassd.edu) or Gaurav Khanna (gkhanna[AT]umassd.edu) know if you have any questions about the program. Scientific Organizing Committee -- Stefanos Aretakis, UToronto Doug Arnold, UMN Manuela Campanelli, RIT Scott Field, UMass Dartmouth Jonathan Gair, AEI Jae-Hun Jung, SUNY Buffalo Gaurav Khanna, UMass Dartmouth Stephen Lau, UNM Steve Liebling, LIU Deirdre Shoemaker, GTech Jared Speck, Vanderbilt Saul Teukolsky, Cornell +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. 31st Chris Engelbrecht Summer School on Gravitational waves, Cape Town, South Africa --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16434 Starting: 2020-01-20 to 2020-01-29 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Additional Information: http://www.chrisengelbrecht2020.com/ Contact: chrisengelbrecht2020[AT]gmail.com Dear Colleagues, We would like to bring the following school on Gravitational Waves to your attention. Please share with your students and postdocs. 31st Chris Engelbrecht Summer School on Gravitational waves Cape Town, 20 January - 29 January 2020 www.chrisengelbrecht2020.com SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT The Cosmology and Gravity Group Group at the University of Cape Town is pleased to be hosting the 31st Chris Engebrecht Summer School. This specific Summer School is motivated by recent advances in the field of gravitational wave science. The lecturer series will cover a broad range of topics related to gravitational wave science, such as numerical simualtion of gravitational wave sources, gravitational waves in modified gravity, cosmology and the gravitational wave background. The school will take place from 20 January 2020 - 29 January 2020 at the university of Cape Town Confirmed Speakers (in alphabetical order) include Rituparno Goswami (UKZN) Lavinia Heisenberg (EHT Zurich) Denis Pollney (Rhodes University) Alicia Sintes (UIB LIGO collaboration) and more to be confirmed. There is limited funding to support students to attend the school. To qualify for financial support, please visitwww.chrisengelbrecht2020.com and fill out the registration form by 01 November 2019. Due to budgetary constraints, we would like to encourage Institutions and supervisors to financially support their students where possible. 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 Bishop Mongwane Anne Marie Nzioki Chris Stevens +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.9. The Fourth Zeldovich meeting, Minsk, Belarus (2nd announcement) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/30/the-fourth-zeldovich-meeting… Starting: 2020-04-20 to 2020-04-24 Location: Minsk, Belarus Additional Information: http://www.icranet.org/zeldovich4 Contact: zeld4[AT]icranet.org This is the second announcement of the Fourth Zeldovich meeting to be held in Minsk, Belarus, from 20 to 24 of April 2020. Abstract submission started on 30 of October 2019. The deadline for abstract submissions is 1 of April 2020. It is our pleasure to announce the preliminary list of invited speakers: Abhay Ashtekar (Institute for Gravitation & the Cosmos, Penn State University, USA - TBC) Jens Chluba (Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics, University of Manchester, UK) Stefan Gillessen (Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics, Germany) Claus Laemmerzahl (ZARM, Germany) Vladimir Lipunov (Moscow State University, Russia) Felix Mirabel (CEA Saclay, France) Slava Mukhanov (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet Muenchen, Germany) Konstantin Postnov (Sternberg Astronomical Institute of the Moscow State University, Russia - TBC) Piero Rosati (University of Ferrara, Italy) Jorge Rueda (ICRANet, Italy) Remo Ruffini (ICRANet, Italy) Nikolay Shakura (Sternberg Astronomical Institute of the Moscow State University, Russia) Alexey Starobinsky (Landau institute for theoretical physics, RAS, Russia) Registration form: http://dbserver.icra.it:8080/meetings/registration_zeld4.htm Abstract submission form: https://uploader.icranet.org/zeld4/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.10. SIGRAV International School 2020, Vietri sul Mare, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16474 Starting: 2020-02-03 to 2020-02-07 Location: Vietri sul Mare, Italy Additional Information: https://agenda.infn.it/event/19488/overview Contact: fulvio.ricci[AT]uniroma1.it The SIGRAV International School 2020, organised by the Italian Society of General Relativity and Gravitation (SIGRAV), aims at providing robust and deep knowledge of General Relativity and its possible modifications, with particular attention to phenomenological consequences in astrophysics and in cosmology. The following courses will be offered: - General Relativity and its Modifications - Lecturer: Lavinia Heisenberg (ETH, Zurich) - Testing Gravity - Lecturer: Paolo Pani (Sapienza University of Rome) - Cosmology beyond General Relativity - Lecturer: Tessa Baker (Oxford University) - Cosmological Perturbation Theory and Structure Formation - Lecturer: Sabino Matarrese (University of Padova) For further informations see the school's web page +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.11. XV Iberian Cosmology Meeting, Coimbra, Portugal --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16476 Starting: 2020-04-06 to 2020-04-08 Location: Coimbra, Portugal Additional Information: https://ibericos2020.math.tecnico.ulisboa.pt Contact: ibericos2020[AT]math.tecnico.ulisboa.pt This is the 1st announcement for the XV Iberian Cosmology meeting, which will take place in Coimbra, Portugal, from the 6th to the 8th of April 2020. Registration is now open at: https://ibericos2020.math.tecnico.ulisboa.pt where you may also find more details about the meeting, as well as accommodation in Coimbra. These meetings aim to encourage interactions and collaborations between researchers working in cosmology and related areas in Portugal and Spain. Researchers working in other countries are also most welcome. Please feel free to send this announcement to other scientists that may be interested in attending. The meetings are informal and there is no registration fee. There are also no parallel sessions or posters, and blackboard talks are encouraged. All participants wishing to give a talk may submit a title and abstract when they register. The deadline for registration and abstract submission is March 6, 2020 and a preliminary program will appear on the webpage shortly after. Moreover, these meetings are not restricted to a single topic but are open to cosmologists in the broadest sense, from mathematical cosmology and theoretical particle physics to observational astrophysics. They are also designed to encourage the presentation of work in progress. We look forward to seeing you in Coimbra! The local organizing committee Alexandre Correia (Univ. Coimbra) Artur Alho (IST, Univ. Lisboa) Filipe Mena (IST, Univ. Lisboa) Joao Rosa (Univ. Aveiro) Nuno Peixinho (Univ. Coimbra) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Call for "La Caixa" postdoctoral fellowships at IGFAE, University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/02/call-for-la-caixa-postdoctor… Deadline: 2019-10-08 Location: Santiago de Compostela, Spain Additional Information: https://igfae.usc.es/igfae/job-offer/la-caixa-junior-leaders-igfae-postdoct… Contact: thomas.dent[AT]usc.es The "La Caixa" foundation has announced a call for postdoctoral fellowships for excellent researchers, of any nationality, who wish to continue their research career in Spain. They will be offered a three-year employment contract to conduct a research project at accredited centres with the Severo Ochoa or Maria de Maeztu excellence award. The IGFAE Gravitational Wave Astronomy group at Santiago de Compostela, as a Maria de Maeztu excellence centre, encourages and will support applications to this call. More information on the fellowship programme and application process are available at http://www.juniorleaderlacaixa.org/ , and on the host institute IGFAE at https://igfae.usc.es/igfae/ . The application deadline is 8 October (registration at https://www.lacaixafellowships.org is required for application). Contact thomas.dent[AT]usc.es or ricardojulio.rodriguez[AT]usc.es in case of questions. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Faculty position on gravitational wave astronomy at the University of Glasgow (Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Reader), UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16332 Deadline: 2019-10-29 Location: Glasgow, UK Additional Information: https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/BVS533/lecturer-senior-lecturer-or-reader Contact: ik.heng[AT]glasgow.ac.uk The School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Glasgow have an opening for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Reader with a research focus on gravitational wave astronomy. More details can be found by going to the external link and clicking 'Apply'. The closing date for applications is the 29th of October 2019. Successful applicants will be working with members of the Institute for Gravitational Research to tackle challenges in gravitational wave astronomy with ground-based and spacebourne observatories. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Relativistic Astrophysics and Numerical Relativity at West Virginia University, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/09/postdoctoral-fellow-in-compu… Deadline: 2019-12-15 Location: Morgantown, USA Additional Information: https://wvu.taleo.net/careersection/wvu_research/jobdetail.ftl?job=13139 Contact: zbetienne[AT]mail.wvu.edu The Department of Physics & Astronomy at West Virginia University is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the field of Computational Relativistic Astrophysics/Numerical Relativity. The successful candidate will: * Develop next-generation numerical relativity software. * Perform state-of-the-art simulations; analyze and visualize simulation data; and write scientific papers summarizing work. * Work with a multi-institution network of collaborators on a variety of next-generation numerical relativity projects such as: - Supercomputer simulations of magnetized binary neutron star mergers with IllinoisGRMHD (https://illinoisgrmhd.net) and realistic equations of state. - A volunteer-computing / public-outreach project called BlackHoles@Home (https://blackholesathome.net) which is aimed at unlocking the consumer-grade desktop computer as a core tool for numerical relativity simulations of black holes and black hole binaries. The preferred start date is August 15, 2020, though earlier start dates are acceptable. This position may be renewed in annualized increments for up to three years, contingent upon performance, need, and funding. The screening process will begin on December 15, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled. -={ Qualifications }=- * Ph.D. in Physics or a related field required. * Strong programming skills (C and Python, or closely related languages). * Experience in high-performance computing and large-scale data analysis. * Excellent ability to communicate research to both experts and non-experts. -={ Requirements }=- * Resume or CV * Cover letter * Three letters of recommendation West Virginia University Research Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Corporation values diversity among its employees and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Post-doctoral position in Gravitational Wave Cosmology at UCLouvain, Belgium ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/10/post-doctoral-position-in-gr… Deadline: 2020-01-15 Location: Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium Additional Information: https://cp3.irmp.ucl.ac.be/jobs/59 Contact: christophe.ringeval[AT]uclouvain.be The CURL group (https://curl.irmp.ucl.ac.be) at the IRMP Research Institute in Mathematics and Physics of the Universite' catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain) in Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium) has an opening for a post-doctoral research position in the field of gravitational wave cosmology starting fall 2020. Applicants with expertises in gravitational wave signatures of early universe physics, stochastic gravitational wave background, cosmic defects, primordial black holes, cosmic inflation, as well as data analysis for current and future gravitational wave interferometers, such as LIGO/Virgo and LISA, are particularly encouraged to apply. The appointment is available for two years, and could possibly be extended to 3 years depending on mutual satisfaction and available funding. The position is supported by a joint research program in gravitational wave physics between the CP3 center (https://cp3.phys.ucl.ac.be) and the CURL group (https://curl.irmp.ucl.ac.be) at UCLouvain and the STAR institute (https://www.star.uliege.be) at Universite' de Liege. Computing resources and support for travelling are excellent. Letters of application (including a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a brief statement of research interests) and at least two recommendation letters from senior scientists should be submitted on-line, by the 15th of January 2020, at the accompanying URL. For more information, please contact: christophe.ringeval[AT]uclouvain.be Cosmology, Universe and Relativity at Louvain Institute of Mathematics and Physics Louvain University 2, Chemin du Cyclotron 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve Belgium +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Post-doctoral position in Gravitational Wave Instrumentation at UCLouvain, Belgium ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/10/post-doctoral-position-in-gr… Deadline: 2020-01-15 Location: Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium Additional Information: https://cp3.irmp.ucl.ac.be/jobs/60 Contact: Giacomo.Bruno[AT]uclouvain.be The CP3 center (http://cp3.phys.ucl.ac.be/) at the IRMP Research Institute in Mathematics and Physics of the Universite' catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain) in Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium) has an opening for a post-doctoral research position on development and commissioning of instrumentation for gravitational wave detectors. The IRMP institute hosts, among others, research on fundamental interactions and cosmology equally strongly on the experimental and theoretical fronts. More than 100 physicists and mathematicians from all over the world currently work at the IRMP. Physicists of the IRMP have recently joined the Virgo Collaboration at the European Gravitational Observatory (EGO) and are launching a new research program in gravitational wave physics which includes important contributions to the Virgo detection and computing systems as well as to LIGO/Virgo data analysis and gravitational wave cosmology. The group will also participate in the construction of a research and development facility, funded by the EU through its Interreg Europe programme, aimed to prepare the construction of the Einstein Telescope project. The selected candidate is expected to take a leading role in current and future upgrade projects of the Virgo interferometer and to the activities related to the design and construction of the Einstein Telescope. The appointment is available for two years, and could possibly be extended to 3 years subject to mutual satisfaction and availability of funds. The position is supported by a joint research program in gravitational wave physics between the CP3 center (http://cp3.phys.ucl.ac.be/) and the CURL group (https://curl.group/) at UCLouvain and the STAR institute (https://www.star.uliege.be/) at Universite' de Liege. Computing resources and support for traveling are excellent. Applications including a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a brief statement of research interests and at least two recommendation letters from senior scientists should be submitted on-line, by the 15th of January 2020, at the accompanying URL. For more information, please, contact Giacomo Bruno (Giacomo.Bruno[AT]uclouvain.be ; tel: +32 (0)10 473215) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Postdoctoral Research Associate Position in Gravitational Physics at the University of Virginia, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/11/postdoctoral-research-associ… Deadline: 2019-12-01 Location: Charlottesville, VA, USA Additional Information: https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UVAJobs/job/Charlottesville-VA/Rese… Contact: david.nichols[AT]virginia.edu The gravity group in the Department of Physics at the University of Virginia invites applications for a postdoctoral research-associate position in gravitational physics. The successful applicant will work with Assistant Professor David Nichols and other members of the gravity group (Assistant Professor Kent Yagi, Research Associate Alex Saffer, and several graduate and undergraduate students). There will also be the opportunity to work with other members of the Department of Physics, the Department of Astronomy, and the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) with whom the gravity group collaborates. Research associates have access to the Rivanna cluster, the high-performance-computing system housed at the University of Virginia, which has 8000 cores. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in Physics, Astronomy, or a related field by the beginning of the appointment. It would be beneficial for candidates to have significant research experience in some aspect of gravitational physics (such as analytical or numerical relativity, gravitational-wave data analysis, multi-messenger astrophysics, or cosmology), which would be demonstrated, for example, by papers published and talks delivered on these subjects. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online at https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UVAJobs/job/Charlottesville-VA/Rese… and attach a one-page cover letter, a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and experience (at most three pages), and the contact information for three individuals who can provide professional reference letters. Please submit these attachments as PDF files and format them using at least 11pt font and 1-inch margins. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2019, but the position will remain open until filled. Starting date is flexible, but the anticipated start date is September 1, 2020. This is a one-year appointment; however, the appointment may be renewed for two additional one-year terms, contingent upon available funding and satisfactory performance. For questions about the position, please contact David Nichols, Assistant Professor, at david[dot]nichols{at}virginia[dot]edu. For questions about the application, please contact Rich Haverstrom, Faculty Search Advisor, at rkh6j{at}virginia.edu For more information on the benefits available to postdoctoral associates at UVA, visit https://postdoc.virginia.edu/ and https://hr.virginia.edu/benefits. Centrally located in Virginia, Charlottesville boasts a thriving intellectual community and cultural life, with easy access to recreational venues and convenient travel to Richmond, Washington D.C. and SAMSI, which combine to make UVa a most desirable place to live and work. For more information about UVA and the area, please visit http://uvacharge.virginia.edu/guide.html. The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System and the University Physician's Group are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. Postdoctoral position in gravitational wave theory at Nikhef, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16360 Deadline: 2019-11-22 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.nikhef.nl/jobs/vacatures/ Contact: vdbroeck[AT]nikhef.nl The gravitational physics division at Nikhef, the National Institute for Subatomic Physics in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in gravitational wave theory, with an emphasis on the numerical and analytical modeling of binary neutron star and neutron star-black hole coalescences. The successful candidate will be part of the team of data analysts and phenomenologists led by Prof. Dr. C. Van Den Broeck and Dr. S. Caudill, which currently consists of 4 postdocs and 4 PhD students and will grow substantially over the next year. In addition, the gravitational physics division at Nikhef (led by Prof. F. Linde) has close ties with gravitational wave researchers at universities and institutes across the Netherlands, which apart from instrumentalists includes astronomers, astrophysicists, and theorists, such as Baumann, Bertone, Groot, Hinderer, Jonker, Levan, Moesta, Nelemans, and Nissanke. There is also vibrant collaboration with individuals and groups around the world. The position is initially for two years and extendable by a third year. When applying, please be prepared to upload a cover letter, publication list, and curriculum vitae including a brief description of your research interest. Also, please separately arrange for least three references who are willing to send a letter of recommendation on your behalf. The deadline for full consideration is 22 November 2019, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Further information can be obtained from Prof. Dr. C. Van Den Broeck (vdbroeck[AT]nikhef.nl). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Postdoctoral positions in Computational Relativistic Astrophysics division at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics at Potsdam, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16369 Deadline: 2019-12-09 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://www.aei.mpg.de/2306007/postdoctoral-positions-in-computational-rela… Contact: mshibata[AT]aei.mpg.de The "Computational Relativistic Astrophysics" division at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (the Albert Einstein Institute) in Potsdam led by Masaru Shibata (director) announces the opening of several postdoc appointments. The postdoctoral position will be available at different levels, depending on experience and seniority, and can last for different number of years. The "Computational Relativistic Astrophysics" division is currently composed of one group leader (Dr. Kenta Kiuchi), one senior scientist (Shinya Wanajo), and 8 junior researchers, and focuses on several research topics in theoretical astrophysics, computational astrophysics, and general relativity. The members in this division are working in the following topics: (i) numerical relativity with matter fields for a variety of relativistic phenomena like mergers of neutron-star binaries (binary neutron stars and black hole-neutron star binaries), long-term evolution of the merger remnants, stellar collapse to a black hole/neutron star, and long-term evolution of accretion disks around a black hole/neutron star. (ii) deriving accurate gravitational waves from neutron-star binaries by numerical relativity simulation for a variety of neutron-star equations of state. (iii) modeling electromagnetic counterparts (kilonovae, short gamma-ray bursts, radio flare, precursors, etc) associated with neutron-star mergers. (iv) nucleosynthesis calculation associated with neutron-star mergers and stellar collapse. (v) modeling gravitational waves emitted in the supernova explosion/proto neutron star evolution. (vi) studies for the formation processes of a variety of black holes (stellar-mass, intermediate-mass, and supermassive black holes) and for gravitational-wave and electromagnetic signals associated with the formation processes. (vii) Stellar evolution calculation. Researching other topics (even for non-relativistic/non-computational astrophysics) is also encouraged. The researchers in the "Computational Relativistic Astrophysics" division can use high-performance computers at Max Planck Computing and Data Facility (MPCDF: https://www.mpcdf.mpg.de) and several clusters (sakura and yamazaki) in this division. For more details, please visit https://www.aei.mpg.de/2306007/postdoctoral-positions-in-computational-rela… The deadline for full consideration is December 9th, 2019. The positions will be available from any time after April 2020. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Four-year Postdoctoral Position in Scattering Amplitudes and Gravitational Waves at UCLA and the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/15/four-year-postdoctoral-posit… Deadline: 2019-11-15 Location: Los Angeles, USA and Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/15104 Contact: andre.schirotzek[AT]aei.mpg.de We invite applications for a four-year postdoctoral position jointly between the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute, AEI) in Potsdam, and the University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA). The successful candidate will work to advance the understanding of the two-body problem in General Relativity, taking advantage of modern techniques in scattering amplitudes, effective field theory and the double-copy paradigm, to carry out calculations in post-Newtonian and post-Minkowskian approximations for binaries of compact objects, such as black holes and neutron stars. This program is timely and relevant to develop highly accurate waveform models to be used for gravitational-wave observations with the LIGO and Virgo detectors, and future experiments on the ground and in space. The postdoctoral position is funded at the AEI by the department "Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity", led by Alessandra Buonanno, and at the UCLA, by the "Mani L. Bhaumik Institute for Theoretical Physics", led by Zvi Bern. The successful applicant will reside at the AEI for the first 2 years, and at the UCLA for the last 2 years. Visits to the other institution are expected to maintain collaborations with researchers at both institutes throughout. In order to apply, please visit AcademicJobsOnline.org: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/15104 For the application submission you will be asked to upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications, a 2-page summary of past research achievements, and a 2-page research proposal. Applicants will need to indicate the names of three referees for recommendation letters. Referees will receive an email with instructions on how to upload their letters. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline for full consideration is November 15, 2019. The position is available as early as Summer 2020. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics and UCLA are equal opportunity employers, and are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. For further information please contact Dr. Andre Schirotzek: andre.schirotzek[AT]aei.mpg.de Note that a similar advertisement for the joint postdoctoral appointment appears on AcademicsJobsOnline.org under the UCLA institution. It is sufficient for candidates to submit the application only to one of the two institutions. Applications will be reviewed jointly at the AEI and UCLA. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. Simons Postdoctoral Research Associate in Gravitation and Cosmology at Princeton University, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16376 Deadline: 2019-12-01 Location: Princeton, NJ (USA) Additional Information: https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/13861 Contact: steinh[AT]princeton.edu The Physics Department at Princeton University expects to have a postdoctoral position for a candidate working at the interface between theoretical cosmology and general relativity, nominally starting September 1, 2020. The initial appointment will be for one year, renewable up to three years contingent on continued funding and satisfactory performance. A PhD in Physics, Astrophysics, Mathematics, or a related area is required. The postdoctoral fellow will be supported by a Simons Foundation targeted grant under the Initiative entitled New Directions in Gravitational Theory and Cosmology: Cosmological Bounces & Bouncing Cosmologies (see http://bouncingcosmology.com) The fellow will be part of an international collaboration pursuing a broad range of fundamental problems in cosmology and general relativity using a spectrum of techniques that include analytical and numerical relativity and field theory. Interested candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, which might include cosmology, general relativity or high energy physics, will be considered. Applications will begin to be reviewed on December 1, 2019. Under the link below, you may upload a recent CV, research statement and contact information for three referees who will be solicited to provide letters of support. For more information please contact Paul Steinhardt at steinh[AT]princeton.edu. Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is subject to the University's background check policy. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. Postdoc position in Loop Quantum Gravity at LSU, Baton Rouge, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/16/postdoc-position-in-loop-qua… Deadline: 2019-11-15 Location: Baton Rouge, USA Additional Information: https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU/job/LSU---Baton-Rouge/Postdoctoral-Re… Contact: psingh[AT]lsu.edu The Theoretical General Relativity Group at LSU expects to have, contingent on funding, an opening for a postdoctoral researcher working in loop quantum gravity/cosmology and related areas. The initial appointment will be for one year and the selected applicant is expected to be renewed for another one, subject to satisfactory progress and availability of funds. The postdoctoral researcher will perform research on loop quantum gravity applications in cosmology and black hole physics and related areas. The core relativity group at LSU consists of Ivan Agullo, Steve Brandt, Peter Diener, Jorge Pullin and Parampreet Singh, and several graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. In addition to that, LSU hosts a strong experimental gravity group with activity in the Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO), whose Livingston site is 30 miles away from Baton Rouge. LSU is also host to the Center for Computation & Technology (CCT), a multidisciplinary research center which includes computational groups in several areas of science, engineering and the humanities. Several researchers in the relativity group have joint appointments at CCT. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2019. For full advertisement and application instructions see https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU/job/LSU---Baton-Rouge/Postdoctoral-Re… For further information please contact Parampreet Singh psingh[AT]lsu.edu +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12. PhD fellowship in Gravitational-Wave Astronomy, Valencia, Spain ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16385 Deadline: 2019-11-07 Location: Valencia (Spain) Additional Information: https://sede.micinn.gob.es/ayudaspredoctorales/ Contact: j.antonio.font[AT]uv.es PhD fellowship in Gravitational-Wave Astronomy, Valencia, Spain The Relativistic Astrophysics Group at the University of Valencia (Spain) invites applications for a four-year PhD fellowship in the field of gravitational-wave astronomy. The fellowship is funded by the R&D project "Computational Relativistic Astrophysics" (PGC2018-095984-B-I00) supported by the Spanish R+D+i Plan under the program "Ayudas para contratos predoctorales para la formacion de doctores 2019". The Valencia group is one of the largest groups in Spain working on relativistic astrophysics, has strong connections with a number of gravity groups worldwide, and is part of the Virgo Collaboration. The successful applicant will carry out research in topics such as the modelling of gravitational-wave sources through numerical-relativity techniques (compact binaries, core-collapse supernovae, exotic compact objects), data analysis, and parameter estimation. Call details: Spanish: http://www.ciencia.gob.es/portal/site/MICINN/menuitem.dbc68b34d11ccbd5d52ff… English: http://www.ciencia.gob.es/portal/site/MICINN/menuitem.dbc68b34d11ccbd5d52ff… Candidate requirements and documentation: Applicants must be enrolled or admitted to a doctoral program for the 2019/2020 academic year at the time the application is submitted or will be at the time of the signature of the contract (around May 2020, max). Applications can be submitted from October 17 to November 7, 2019. They have to be submitted online at the website of the Spanish Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovacion y Universidades: https://sede.micinn.gob.es/ayudaspredoctorales/ Electronic signature of the application is mandatory for applicants residing in Spain. The following documents must be included in the online application: a) Copy of passport (only for non-Spanish citizens not living in Spain) b) Curriculum Vitae (either in Spanish or English) c) Academic degree certificate. It must list the qualifications obtained and the corresponding dates for all subjects. For certificates issued by foreign centers, it must also be stated which are the maximum and minimum qualifications within the corresponding evaluation system and what is the minimum qualification to pass. If the academic certification is issued in a language other than Spanish or English, it must be accompanied by the corresponding official translation into one of these two languages. d) Statement that no predoctoral training has been initiated with other grants from previous calls of the Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovacion y Universidades and of not being in possession of a PhD degree, issued by any Spanish or foreign university. e) Statement that the applicant has not been contracted as a PhD student for more than twelve months prior to the submission of his/her application. For further information, please contact Prof. Jose Antonio Font (j.antonio.font[AT]uv.es). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.13. Postdoctoral position in gravitational wave data analysis at Utrecht University, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16390 Deadline: 2019-11-29 Location: Utrecht, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://ssl1.peoplexs.com/Peoplexs22/CandidatesPortalNoLogin/Vacancy.cfm?Po… Contact: c.f.f.vandenbroeck[AT]uu.nl The Institute for Subatomic Physics at Utrecht University invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in gravitational wave data analysis and phenomenology, covering all aspects of strong-field gravity, with an emphasis on studying gravitational wave signals from coalescing binary neutron stars and black holes. This effort is led by Prof. Dr. C. Van Den Broeck; it currently involves 4 postdocs and 4 PhD students and will grow significantly over the coming year. Apart from collaboration within the Institute for Subatomic Physics, the gravitational waves team of Utrecht University has close ties with researchers at universities and institutes across the Netherlands, which apart from instrumentalists includes astronomers, astrophysicists, and theorists. There is also vibrant collaboration with individuals and groups around the world. The successful candidate will become a member of the Virgo Collaboration and have access to all data from the Advanced LIGO and Advanced Virgo interferometers. To apply, please upload your curriculum vitae, including a letter of motivation, using the link provided. Also, please separately arrange for least three references who are willing to send a letter of recommendation on your behalf. The deadline for full consideration is 29 November 2019, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Further information can be obtained from Prof. Dr. C. Van Den Broeck (c.f.f.vandenbroeck[AT]uu.nl). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.14. Postdoctoral Positions at Center for Gravitation and Cosmology ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/19/postdoctoral-positions-at-ce… Deadline: 2019-12-01 Location: Yangzhou, China Additional Information: http://www.cgc-yzu.cn/ Contact: ycong(a)yzu.edu.cn The Center for Gravitation and Cosmology of Yangzhou University, China, is seeking qualified and talented postdoctoral researchers in the field of gravitation (general relativity or modified theories of gravity) and/or its applications in astrophysics, cosmology, or high energy physics. Special considerations will be given to candidates with strong background in gravitational wave physics, 21cm cosmology, numerical relativity, and black hole physics. Strong candidates with background in other closely related fields, such as holography or quantum gravity, will also be considered. Applicants should have (or expected to obtain by starting date) a Ph.D. in the relevant fields to receive full considerations. We offer a 2 year contract starting from September 2020. Successful applicants are expected to collaborate with members of the center, but they are otherwise also free to pursue their own research interest. There is no teaching duty. The Center for Gravitation and Cosmology (CGC) is a young and vibrant research center founded in 2017 at Yangzhou University. Yangzhou is a scenic city with rich history in the Jiangsu Province of China, primarily known for its former major role in the salt trade. It is the Southern capital of China under Emperor Yang of Sui. It is believed that Marco Polo had served as a governer in Yangzhou around 1282-1287. CGC is an initiative of the BRICS-Association of Gravity and Cosmology (BRICS-AGAC), with support from the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa). CGC also initiates the United Center for Gravitational Wave Physics in China and participates the international BINGO collaboration on 21cm cosmology. Interested candidates should submit the following documents in a SINGLE PDF file to Prof. Yen Chin Ong at ycong[AT]yzu.edu.cn : (1) A full curriculum vitae. (2) A copy of PhD certificate (3) A publication list, with five most significant publications clearly highlighted. (4) A brief description of research interests, including future plans, not exceeding 2 pages. In addition, 2-3 recommendation letters should be arranged to be sent to the same E-mail address. Completed applications should be received no later than December 1, 2019. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.15. Postdoc Position at IAP in Primordial Cosmolog/Theoretical High-Energy Physics, Paris, France ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16405 Deadline: 2019-12-01 Location: Paris, France Additional Information: https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR7095-SEBREN-003/Default.aspx?lang=EN Contact: renaux[AT]iap.fr In connection with the ERC Starting Grant GEODESI (Principal Investigator: Sebastien Renaux-Petel), the Institut d'Astrophysique de Paris invites applications for one postdoctoral position in primordial cosmology and theoretical high-energy physics, to start indicatively in Fall 2020. An earlier starting date is welcome and negotiable. The position is for two years, with the possibility of a third year extension based on performance and availability of resources. Applicants must have a PhD by the time the contact starts. The main scientific objective of the project is to determine the theoretical and observational consequences of the geometrical destabilization of inflation, and more generally of geometry-induced effects on inflation. Applicants with interests in the field of primordial cosmology broadly defined are encouraged to apply, including high-energy physicists with a strong interest in cosmological aspects. Research themes of the group include for instance: inflation and curved field space, constraints on high-energy physics, stochastic inflation, lattice field theory simulations, (p)reheating, swampland conjectures, inflation and random matrix theory, primordial non-Gaussianities, primordial black holes etc. The IAP maintains a lively visitor program and hosts regular workshops and conferences throughout the year. The successful candidate will be immersed in an internationally visible research environment with rich intellectual and computational resources. The members of the theory group are interested in a wide range of topics, including cosmology, gravitational waves, modifications of gravity and astroparticles. More generally, IAP plays a central role in several observational programs (notably Planck and Euclid). Further information can be found on the IAP website: http://www.iap.fr/?langue=en The postdoctoral researcher will also benefit from the very large cosmology/astrophysics and theoretical physics communities in the Paris region. The salary is competitive, depending on experience, and includes French social security benefits. Additional generous funding is available for conferences, collaborations, personal equipment and publications . Applications consisting of a CV, cover letter, publication list, and a brief statement of research interests should be submitted into one pdf file through the website: https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR7095-SEBREN-003/Default.aspx?lang=EN before December 1st, 2019. Applicants should also arrange for 3 recommendation letters to be sent directly to iap.erc.2019[AT]gmail.com by this date. Late applications may be considered until the positions have been filled. For informal enquiries about the position please contact Sebastien Renaux-Petel (renaux[AT]iap.fr). Included Benefits: French national medical insurance, Maternity/Paternity leave, Lunch subsidies, Family supplement for children, Participation to public transport fees, Pension contributions. Note that the school is free in France for all children above 3. In addition, the IAP/CNRS and the Cite' Universitaire de Paris (https://access.ciup.fr/en/welcome-desk-paris/) can provide support for settling in Paris and for French lessons. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.16. Perimeter Postdoctoral Program and Gravitational Waves Initiative 2020, Waterloo, Canada ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16406 Deadline: 2019-11-01 Location: Waterloo, Canada Additional Information: https://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/about/careers/positions/perimeter-postdoc… Contact: hyang[AT]perimeterinstitute.ca Each year Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics invites applications for postdoctoral positions, including named fellowships, from new and recent PhDs working in fundamental theoretical physics. This year, Perimeter Institute is launching the Gravitational Waves Initiative. The goal of this initiative is to take advantage of the unique insights gravitational wave astronomy can provide into gravity, particle physics, cosmological large-scale structure, and transient astronomy across the electromagnetic spectrum. In tackling these fundamental issues, the Gravitational Waves Initiative brings together expertise in analytical and numerical approaches to studying the nonlinear regime of gravity, data analysis for gravitational wave observations, and connections to particle physics and cosmology. Candidates interested in joining this effort, especially those with a strong background in data analysis, are encouraged. Most postdoctoral positions are offered for a period of three years. You may also be eligible for a named four-year postdoctoral fellowship including the Jocelyn Bell Burnell, Stephen Hawking, and Chien-Shiung Wu fellowships. Senior five-year fellowships are also available. Fellowships may, in addition, be offered jointly between Perimeter and partner institutes and universities. Perimeter Institute is now accepting applications for the 2020/2021 academic year. The following information will be required to complete the application: Curriculum Vitae, Publications List, Research Statement, and Contact Information for three (3) referees. Applications are due November 1, 2019, while later application may also be considered. Perimeter Institute is a member of the Simons Observatory (SO), Event Horizon Telescope (EHT), and Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment (CHIME) collaborations. Perimeter Institute is committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2 persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Applicants who require special accommodation in order to complete their application/interview are encouraged to contact accessibility[AT]perimeterinstitute.ca for assistance. For more information, including the online application, see: https://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/about/careers/positions/perimeter-postdoc… +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.17. PhD position in gravitational wave data analysis at Nikhef, Amsterdam, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16415 Deadline: 2020-01-15 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.nikhef.nl/jobs/vacatures/ Contact: vdbroeck[AT]nikhef.nl The gravitational physics division at Nikhef, the National Institute for Subatomic Physics in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, invites applications for a PhD studentship in gravitational wave astrophysics, with an emphasis on data analysis of signals from binary neutron star and neutron star-black hole coalescences. The successful candidate will be part of the team of data analysts and phenomenologists led by Prof. Dr. C. Van Den Broeck and Dr. S. Caudill, which currently consists of 4 postdocs and 4 PhD students and will grow substantially over the next year. In addition, the gravitational physics division at Nikhef (led by Prof. F. Linde) has close ties with gravitational wave researchers at universities and institutes across the Netherlands, which apart from instrumentalists includes astronomers, astrophysicists, and theorists, such as Baumann, Bertone, Groot, Hinderer, Jonker, Levan, Moesta, Nelemans, and Nissanke. There is also vibrant collaboration with individuals and groups around the world. For more information and an application form, see the link provided. Please be prepared to upload a cover letter, publication list, and curriculum vitae including a brief description of your research interests. Also, please separately arrange for three references who are willing to send a letter of recommendation on your behalf. The deadline for full consideration is 15 January 2020, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Further information can be obtained from Prof. Dr. C. Van Den Broeck (vdbroeck[AT]nikhef.nl). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.18. Postdoctoral positions in theoretical physics, Wuhan, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16417 Deadline: 2020-03-01 Location: Wuhan, China Additional Information: http://english.phys.hust.edu.cn Contact: yggong[AT]mail.hust.edu.cn The Theoretical Group of School of Physics of Huazhong University of Science and Technology invites applications from outstanding candidates for several postdoctoral fellowships starting around September 2020 in the field of gravitational physics (including gravitational theory, gravitational waves, and cosmology), particle physics (including QCD theory and phenomenology, flavor physics, heavy ion collision, axion and dark matter), formal theoretic physics (including AdS/CFT correspondence, matrix model and quantum entanglement). The salary is competitive and negotiable. Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vita, a publication list, a brief statement of research interests and three letters of recommendation to yggong[AT]mail.hust.edu.cn. The letters of recommendation should be sent directly by the referees. The deadline for application is 1/March/2020. Huazhong University of Science and Technology is a major higher education institution located in the central city Wuhan of China. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.19. Multiple short-term postdoc positions available, Providence, RI, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16421 Deadline: 2020-01-04 Location: Providence, RI, USA Additional Information: https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/jobs/14009 Contact: gkhanna[AT]umassd.edu As part of a semester-long Fall 2020 program on "Advances in Computational Relativity" at ICERM, Brown University in Providence, multiple postdoc positions are available. Details appear below. Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship: ICERM has one opening for its 9-month appointment, commencing in September 2020. The Institute Postdoc will participate in the fall 2020 "Advances in Computational Relativity" semester program and remain as a researcher-in-residence during the spring 2021 semester. ICERM will match the Institute Postdoc with a faculty mentor for the entire academic year. The Institute Postdoc receives a nine-month salary of $60,000 with benefits, a $1,000 one-time taxable payment to offset travel costs, and up to $800 in reimbursable professional travel support. Semester Postdoctoral Fellowships: ICERM has five openings for its semester-long positions. These appointments are intended for those who would like to participate in the fall 2020 semester program: "Advances in Computational Relativity". ICERM will match Semester Postdocs with faculty mentors for the duration of the fall semester. ICERM Semester Postdocs receive a salary over four months of $30,000 with benefits, and a $1,000 one-time taxable payment to offset travel costs. Eligibility: applicants must have completed their Ph.D. within three years of the start of the appointment. The research statement must clearly indicate interest in the fall semester program, whether the application is for the Institute (9 month) or Semester (4 month) postdoctoral fellowship (or both), and how the applicant's research interests relate to the scientific goals of the "Advances in Computational Relativity" semester program topic. If applying for the Institute postdoc position, the research statement should also outline research plans for work to be done as "researcher-in-residence" during the spring 2021 semester. Documentation of completion of all requirements for a doctoral degree in mathematics or a related area by the start of the appointment is required. For full consideration, applicants must submit an AMS Standard Cover Sheet, cover letter, curriculum vitae (including publication list), research statement, and three letters of recommendation. Priority will be given to applications received before January 4, 2020. Please apply through the mathjobs link included. Brown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.20. Postdoctoral positions in the CGCA at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16422 Deadline: 2020-01-15 Location: Milwaukee, WI, USA Additional Information: https://cgca.uwm.edu/positions.html Contact: jolien[AT]uwm.edu The Leonard E. Parker Center for Gravitation, Cosmology, and Astrophysics (CGCA) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) invites applications for one or more 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. Applicants should have a PhD in physics, astrophysics, or a related field. The CGCA at UWM has active research efforts in astronomy, astrophysics, gravity, and cosmology, with membership in the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, the Zwicky Transient Facility, the GROWTH collaboration, the Murchison Widefield Array, and others. The CGCA also hosts the NANOGrav Physics Frontiers Center. The core group is comprised of 7 faculty (Brady, Chang, Creighton, Erb, Kaplan, Vigeland and Wiseman), 8 scientists, 9 postdocs, and 14 graduate students. Profs. Allen and Papa (now at the Albert Einstein Institute, AEI) maintain partial adjunct appointments at UWM, and emeritus faculty Friedman and Parker participate broadly in the academic life of the Center. We are recruiting one or more 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. Some of these positions have an explicit education/outreach component. Thus, we strongly encourage applicants with a strong interest in education/outreach. 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. Please include a brief statement of your education/outreach experience and interests if you are interested in a position with an explicit education/outreach component. Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent by e-mail to the above address. Review of applications will begin on January 15th, 2020. Questions should also be sent to the above address. The University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.21. Full Professor (W3) of Mathematical Physics, Tuebingen, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16428 Deadline: 2019-12-13 Location: Tuebingen, Germany Additional Information: https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/university/job-advertisements/newsfullview-job-… Contact: career[AT]mnf.uni-tuebingen.de The Department of Mathematics of the Faculty of Science at Tuebingen University, Germany, invites applications for the position of Full Professor (W3) of Mathematical Physics. The position is due to commence on April 1, 2020. The successful candidate has a proven international record of outstanding research in the field of mathematical physics, preferably with reference to mathematical quantum theory and/or mathematical statistical physics. The applicant will be expected to teach a broad variety of classes in mathematical physics and some of these classes should be taught in English. The successful candidate will be expected to secure external grants and to collaborate on department projects with other institutions as well as to fulfill teaching obligations, especially in the Bachelor and Master programs, and also to participate in faculty governance. Required qualifications include a PhD or equivalent international degree and postdoctoral qualifications equivalent to the requirements for tenure. This includes evidence of teaching effectiveness. The University of Tuebingen is particularly interested in increasing the number of women in research and teaching and therefore strongly encourages women candidates to apply. In line with its internationalization agenda, the university welcomes applications from researchers outside Germany. Applications from equally qualified candidates with disabilities will be given preference. Applications with supporting documents (cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications and teaching experience, diplomas/certificates), a research statement including collaboration plans as well as a teaching statement, along with the completed application form (see external link) should be sent by e-mail as a single PDF-file (max. 10 MB) to the Dean of the Faculty of Science, University of Tuebingen, Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Rosenstiel (see email address) by December 13, 2019. Enquiries may be directed to this address. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.22. Postdoc position in gravity/cosmology at USTC, Hefei, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16436 Deadline: 2020-01-15 Location: Hefei, China Additional Information: http://staff.ustc.edu.cn/~zhoushy/index.html Contact: zhoushy[AT]ustc.edu.cn Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position at University of Science and Technology of China, expected to start in the autumn of 2020 or earlier. The University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) is a top university in China. The postdoctoral position is for 2 years and renewable for up to 3 additional years, contingent on funding and the postdoc's research performance. The successful candidate is expected primarily to work with Prof Shuang-Yong Zhou's group (http://staff.ustc.edu.cn/~zhoushy/index.html) The information about other faculty members of the theoretical physics group at USTC, Interdisciplinary Center for Theoretical Study, can be found at (http://icts.ustc.edu.cn/english/index.html) with research interests including string and formal theory, gravity, cosmology, field theory, scattering amplitudes, particle and nuclear physics, etc. The postdoc will also benefit from the research programs and funding opportunities of the newly established Peng Hengwu Center of Fundamental Theory at USTC, as well as interactions with the gravity/cosmology groups in the Astronomy Department of USTC. The annual salary of the position is from 170,000 to 250,000 CNY, depending on qualifications. Generous international travel funding will be provided, and the postdoc is also entitled to various university benefits, including social and health insurances, housing and childcare subsidies, etc. (With the housing subsidies, it costs less than 1000 CNY/month to rent a 1-bedroom apartment just outside the campus.) Exceptional candidates will be also considered for the Distinguished University Fellowship, which carries a salary top-up of 50,000 to 150,000 CNY per year. Candidates are invited to send their CV, publication list, a short statement of research interests and to arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to Prof Shuang-Yong Zhou (zhoushy[AT]ustc.edu.cn). For enquiries, also contact (zhoushy[AT]ustc.edu.cn). The position is open until filled, but full considerations will be given to applications submitted before January 15, 2020. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.23. Postdoc position at APC on "Early-universe cosmological simulations", Paris, France ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16441 Deadline: 2018-12-15 Location: Paris, France Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/15188 Contact: caprini[AT]apc.in2p3.fr POSTDOC POSITION at APC on "Opening new windows on the early universe with multi-messenger astronomy" Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position at the "Astroparticule et Cosmologie (APC)" Institute in Paris, France. The appointment is for two-years (starting date fall 2020), in the context of the ANR-funded project "Opening new windows on the early universe with multi-messenger astronomy" in collaboration with Moscow and Novosibirsk Universities. In particular, the project focuses on four observables: cosmic magnetic fields, stochastic gravitational wave backgrounds, cosmic rays and dark matter in the form of primordial black holes. The successful candidate (preferably less than 3 years after Ph.D.), will ideally have expertise on early-universe cosmological simulations, and will concentrate on studying the magnetic field and gravitational wave production at cosmological phase transitions, with the final aim of assessing their present-day observational signatures. She/He will join the APC theory group and work in close collaboration with Chiara Caprini, Andrii Neronov and Dmitri Semikoz (APC). The successful candidate will be able to join the LISA Consortium. A Ph.D. in physics or astrophysics is required, and a demonstrated ability to carry out independent research is expected. The salary will depend on the candidate's track record, following CNRS hiring rules. Enquiries about this position can be addressed to Dmitri Semikoz: dmitri.semikoz[AT]apc.univ-paris7.fr Candidates may apply at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/15188 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.24. Postdocs: ERC CoG 'Precision Gravity from LHC to LISA', Hamburg, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16443 Deadline: 2019-12-01 Location: Hamburg, Germany Additional Information: https://ias.desy.de/pls/apex/f?p=182:1:0: Contact: rafael.porto[AT]desy.de Postdocs (f/m/diverse) for ERC CoG "Precision Gravity from the LHC to LISA" The Astro-particle Physics division at DESY invites applications for several Postdoctoral Positions at DESY, Hamburg, funded by the ERC-consolidator grant "Precision Gravity: From the LHC to LISA". The appointments are two-year fixed-term positions starting in the fall of 2020, and they may be extended by one year depending on performance. Job Description: Implementation of the Effective Field Theory (EFT) approach to gravitational dynamics to compute the emission of Gravitational Waves (GW) from binary systems to fifth Post-Newtonian order. Develop new tools from the theory of scattering amplitudes to streamline the derivation of gravitational observables for the two-body problem in gravity. Use of 'GW Precision Data' to constrain the nature of the sources. Requirements: PhD in theoretical physics at the time of appointment, in an area related to: gravitational physics, Post-Newtonian theory. EFT approaches and/or the study of scattering amplitudes in gravity, broadly defined. Sufficient independence to manage their own academic research and associated activities. Applications can be submitted at the link below, by selecting the option 'Gravitational Waves' (Rafael Porto). The application should include a statement of research interests, CV, list of publications, as well as the names of three referees who will be asked to upload letters of recommendation. In case of technical problems, you may contact pd-app-desyt[AT]desy.de. The deadline for applications is 1 December, 2019. Salary and benefits are commensurate with those of public service organisations in Germany. Classification is based upon qualifications and assigned duties. Handicapped persons will be given preference to other equally qualified applicants. DESY operates flexible work schemes. DESY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women. Vacant positions at DESY are in general open to part-time- work. During each application procedure DESY will assess whether the post can be filled with part-time employees. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.25. Four-year Postdoctoral Positions in Gravitational-Wave Theory and Astrophysics at Northwestern University and the MPI for Gravitational Physics, Potsdam ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/28/four-year-postdoctoral-posit… Deadline: 2019-12-01 Location: Evanston, IL (USA) and Potsdam (Germany) Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/15205 Contact: andre.schirotzek[AT]aei.mpg.de We invite applications for a four-year postdoctoral position joint between CIERA (Northwestern University) in Evanston, IL and the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute, AEI) in Potsdam, Germany. Candidates working on any aspect of gravitational-wave theory, source modeling, astrophysics, astrophysical inference, and data analysis are encouraged to apply. It is highly recommended that applicants propose research that will leverage interactions between researchers at the two institutions. The successful appointee will benefit from close interactions with the internationally-leading expertise in astrophysics and astrophysical inference at CIERA and in gravitational-wave theory, source modeling and data analysis at the Max Planck Institute (MPI) for Gravitational Physics. At CIERA the successful candidate will be part of the group led by Vicky Kalogera, while at the the MPI will be part of the department "Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity", led by Alessandra Buonanno, both members of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and LISA Consortium. During the four-year appointment, the successful applicant will reside for two years in each of the two institutions. Visits to the other institution are expected to maintain collaborations with researchers at both institutes throughout. In order to apply, please visit AcademicJobsOnline.org: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/15205 For the application submission you will be asked to upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications, and a research statement consisting of a 2-page summary of past research achievements and a 2-page research proposal. Applicants will need to indicate the names of three referees for recommendation letters. Referees will receive an email with instructions on how to upload their letters. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline for full consideration is December 1, 2019. The position is available as early as Summer 2020. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. CIERA and the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics are an equal opportunity employer, and are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. For further information please contact Dr. Kari Frank: ciera-jobs(a)northwestern.edu and Dr. Andre Schirotzek: andre.schirotzek[AT]aei.mpg.de Note that a similar advertisement for the joint postdoctoral appointment appears on Academics Jobs Online under the Northwestern University. It is sufficient for candidates to submit the application only to one of the two institutions. Applications will be reviewed jointly at CIERA and the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.26. Postdoctoral Fellowship in Theoretical Astrophysics at Monash University, Melbourne, Australia ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/29/postdoctoral-fellowship-in-t… Deadline: 2019-11-30 Location: Melbourne, Australia Additional Information: http://careers.pageuppeople.com/513/cw/en/job/599943/research-fellow-theore… Contact: ilya.mandel[AT]monash.edu Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research fellowship in the group of Prof. Ilya Mandel at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. We have a dynamic group and welcome candidates with broad interests in theoretical astrophysics, including any of the following areas: - Gravitational-wave astrophysics and the astrophysical interpretation of exciting new data on binary neutron star and black hole mergers - Modelling massive stellar and binary evolution - The interpretation of high-energy astrophysical transients, including tidal disruption events and gamma ray bursts - Stellar dynamics - Astrostatistics Please see http://careers.pageuppeople.com/513/cw/en/job/599943/research-fellow-theore… for the full advertisement and application instructions. Applications should be submitted online via the above URL and should include a CV with a publication list and a statement of research interests. Applicants should also arrange for three reference letters to be sent directly to ilya.mandel[AT]monash.edu . The School of Physics and Astronomy at Monash University is strongly committed to improving the diversity of our staff and students, and promoting a culture of equity, fairness, respect and openness. Applications from female candidates are highly encouraged. The application deadline is 30 November, 2019. Successful candidates may start in September 2020, but the start date is flexible. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.27. PhD position in theoretical gravitational physics and cosmology at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics, Hannover, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16467 Deadline: 2020-01-15 Location: Hannover, Germany Additional Information: https://anna-ijjas.com/assets/pdfs/ijjas_phd.pdf Contact: anna.ijjas[AT]aei.mpg.de The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute, AEI) in Hannover, Germany, announces the opening of one PhD position in theoretical gravitational physics and cosmology, nominally starting as early as April 1, 2020. (A later start date is possible.) The successful candidate will pursue research in the recently established Lise Meitner Research Group "Gravitational Theory and Cosmology," led by Anna Ijjas. PhD theses may span topics ranging from mathematical relativity to theoretical and numerical cosmology. The PhD student will be associated with the joint AEI-Princeton Cosmology Initiative of the Simons Foundation and will participate in a wide range of activities (workshops, visits, seminars, journal clubs, special events) in Europe and the US. The successful applicant will enroll in the International Max Planck Research School on Gravitational Wave Astronomy and conduct their research at the AEI in Hannover, receiving their PhD degree from the Leibniz University Hannover. The expected duration of the PhD program is three years; it can be extended to four years in exceptional cases. Using the link below, applicants may upload a recent CV and a brief (1-page) research statement as a single pdf-file as well as the contact information for two referees who will be solicited to provide letters of support. (The research statement should describe past research experience and projects including publications, where applicable. No future research proposal is required.) Applicants are required to have a master's degree by the start of the PhD program. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The final deadline is Jan 15th, 2020. Please send all inquiries to Anna Ijjas at anna.ijjas[AT]aei.mpg.de The Max Planck Society is an equal opportunity 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, or disability. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Translation of Lobachevsky's papers on non-Euclidean geometry ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/03/translation-of-lobachevskys-… Additional Information: http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/mip/books/lobachevsky.html Nikolai I. Lobachevsky, The Foundations of Geometry: Works on Non-Euclidean Geometry (Minkowski Institute Press, Montreal 2019), 210 pages Description: Neither general relativity (which revealed that gravity is merely manifestation of the non-Euclidean geometry of spacetime) nor modern cosmology would have been possible without the almost simultaneous and independent discovery of non-Euclidean geometry in the 19th century by three great mathematicians - Nikolai Ivanovich Lobachevsky, Janos Bolyai and Carl Friedrich Gauss (whose ideas were later further developed by Georg Friedrich Bernhard Riemann). This volume contains three works by Lobachevsky on the foundations of geometry and non-Euclidean geometry: "Geometry", "Geometrical investigations on the theory of parallel lines" and "Pangeometry". It will be of interest not only to experts and students in mathematics, physics, history and philosophy of science, but also to anyone who is not intimidated by the magnitude of one of the greatest discoveries of our civilization and would attempt to follow (and learn from) Lobachevsky's line of thought, helpfully illustrated by over 130 figures, that led him to the discovery. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. SageMath 8.9 is out ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/06/sagemath-8-9-is-out/ Additional Information: https://sagemanifolds.obspm.fr/ SageMath 8.9 has just been released. It has new features regarding symbolic calculus on manifolds. In particular, some tutorials about vector calculus have been added and computations related to the extrinsic geometry of hypersurfaces have been improved. For more details, see https://sagemanifolds.obspm.fr/changelog.html SageMath is a Python-based free computer algebra system, with some differential geometry and tensor calculus capabilities implemented via the SageManifolds project (https://sagemanifolds.obspm.fr/) See https://sagemanifolds.obspm.fr/examples.html for examples of use, in particular in the context of general relativity. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. Nominations for the 2020 IUPAP General Relativity and Gravitation Young Scientist Prize are now open ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/28/nominations-for-the-2020-iup… Additional Information: http://www.isgrg.org/IUPAPprize.php 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 Prize can be for work in any area of relativity and gravitation, theoretical or experimental. On 1 February 2020, 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. Writers of support letters and candidates need not be members. The nomination deadline is 1 Feb 2020. Additional details may be found at http://www.isgrg.org/IUPAPprize.php. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. Texas Symposium: early-bird deadline extended ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/29/texas-symposium-early-bird-d… Additional Information: http://texas2019.org/ 30th Texas Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics Sunday 15th to Friday 20th December 2019, Portsmouth, UK Early-bird payment deadline extended to Friday 8th November The Texas meetings have covered topics such as black holes, gravitational waves, neutron stars, cosmic rays, dark matter and the early Universe since the first symposium, held in Dallas in 1963. Following the tradition of previous meetings, the 2019 Symposium will cover a broad range of subjects in relativistic astrophysics. To register online go to http://texas2019.org/ Once the online registration form is completed please pay via the University of Portsmouth online store: https://onlinestore.port.ac.uk/conferences-and-events/technology/icg/30th-t… We look forward to seeing you in Portsmouth this December! Marco Bruni and David Wands on behalf of the Scientific and Local Organising Committees texas2019[AT]port.ac.uk ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.5. The Nineteenth Release of the Einstein Toolkit ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/30/the-nineteenth-release-of-th… Additional Information: https://einsteintoolkit.org/about/releases/ET_2019_10_announcement.html Release Announcement We are pleased to announce the nineteenth release (code name "Mayer") of the Einstein Toolkit, an open, community developed software infrastructure for relativistic astrophysics. The highlights of this release are: A new thorn has been added: * FishboneMoncriefID Also, for the first time, a new code has been added. * SelfForce-1D The ETK is embracing a new model of assigning credit: Until now, the 2012 Einstein Toolkit paper was the common way to cite the Einstein Toolkit (though we suggested citing the website itself). In this release, however, we will begin using https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3522086 to recognize the many contributers that have worked on the toolkit since that time. In principle, the Einstein Toolkit was always intended to be a collection of codes for exploring numerical relativity, not simply a collection of arrangements and thorns for the Cactus Framework. Going forward, SelfForce-1D will have regular releases using the same release tags as the Cactus-based codes, and will have a similar setup for the running of test-suites. While the new code will not download at the same time as the Cactus-based code, download instructions will appear in the same places. In addition, bug fixes accumulated since the previous release in March 2019 have been included. The Einstein Toolkit is a collection of software components and tools for simulating and analyzing general relativistic astrophysical systems that builds on numerous software efforts in the numerical relativity community including the spacetime evolution codes McLachlan and Lean, analysis codes to compute horizon characteristics and gravitational waves, the Carpet AMR infrastructure, and the relativistic magneto-hydrodynamics codes GRHydro and IllinoisGRMHD. For parts of the toolkit, the Cactus Framework is used as the underlying computational infrastructure providing large-scale parallelization, general computational components, and a model for collaborative, portable code development. The Einstein Toolkit uses a distributed software model and its different modules are developed, distributed, and supported either by the core team of Einstein Toolkit Maintainers, or by individual groups. Where modules are provided by external groups, the Einstein Toolkit Maintainers provide quality control for modules for inclusion in the toolkit and help coordinate support. The Einstein Toolkit Maintainers currently involve postdocs and faculty from six different institutions, and host weekly meetings that are open for anyone to join in. Guiding principles for the design and implementation of the toolkit include: open, community-driven software development; well thought-out and stable interfaces; separation of physics software from computational science infrastructure; provision of complete working production code; training and education for a new generation of researchers. For more information about using or contributing to the Einstein Toolkit, or to join the Einstein Toolkit Consortium, please visit our web pages at http://einsteintoolkit.org. The Einstein Toolkit is primarily supported by NSF 1550551/1550461/1550436/1550514 (Einstein Toolkit Community Integration and Data Exploration). The Einstein Toolkit contains about 400 regression test cases. On a large portion of the tested machines, almost all of these tests pass, using both MPI and OpenMP parallelization. The changes between this and the previous release include: Larger changes since last release * The Fishbone Moncrief Initial Data thorn (FishboneMoncriefID) thorn has been added to the WVUThorns arrangement - This thorn solves the equations originally posed by Fishbone & Moncrief, describing a non-self-gravitating equilibrium disk of matter orbiting a spinning black hole in standard (spherical) Kerr-Schild coordinates. When the disk is seeded with initially dynamically unimportant poloidal magnetic fields, dramatic magnetic instabilities occur during the subsequent evolution, launching ultrarelativistic jets. Thus the Fishbone-Moncrief solution provides a standard testbed for GRMHD accretion disk codes. - From a code perspective, FishboneMoncriefID is notable in that it is the first ETK thorn entirely written and documented within pedagogical Jupyter notebooks. In these notebooks, the Fishbone-Moncrief equations are converted from Einstein-like notation into optimized C code using NRPy+, a Kranc analogue depending only on Python and its open-source SymPy computer algebra software. * The inclusion of the SelfForce-1D code in the Einstein Toolkit as the first non-Cactus code in the toolkit. - Evolves the sourced scalar wave equation on a Schwarzschild spacetime using the effective source approach to point particles. - The wave equation is decomposed into spherical harmonics and the resulting 1+1 dimensional equations are discretized in the radial direction using the discontinuous Galerkin method. * Update hwloc to 1.11.12 * Groups of vectors of vectors are now handled properly by RotatingSymmetry90 and RotatingSymmetry180 * Compilation of PAPI is faster and produces fewer warnings How to upgrade from Proca (ET_2019_03) To upgrade from the previous release, use GetComponents with the new thornlist to check out the new version. See the Download page (http://einsteintoolkit.org/download.html) on the Einstein Toolkit website for download instructions. As the SelfForce-1D code was not present in the previous release, there is no need to upgrade. Just follow the download instructions. Machine notes Supported (tested) machines include: * Default Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, CentOS 7, Mint, OpenSUSE and MacOS Mojave (MacPorts) installations * Bluewaters * Comet * Cori * Stampede 2 * Mike * TACC machines: defs.local.ini needs to have sourcebasedir = $WORK and basedir = $SCRATCH/simulations configured for this machine. You need to determine $WORK and $SCRATCH by logging in to the machine. All repositories participating in this release carry a branch ET_2019_10 marking this release. These release branches will be updated if severe errors are found. The "Mayer" Release Team on behalf of the Einstein Toolkit Consortium (2019-10-25) * Steven R. Brandt * Maria Babiuc-Hamilton * Peter Diener * Matthew Elley * Zachariah Etienne * Giuseppe Ficarra * Roland Haas * Helvi Witek Oct, 2019 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. 10th Central European Relativity Seminar at the AEI, Potsdam, Germany 1.2. School on "Random Geometry and Quantum Gravity", Marseille, France 1.3. Random Geometry and Quantum Gravity - Latest developments in 2D, Paris, France 1.4. Random Geometry and Quantum Gravity - New developments in dimensions 3 and higher, Paris, France 1.5. Conference on the Foundations of Cosmology and Quantum Gravity, NYU, Abu Dhabi, UAE 1.6. Nordita Advanced Winter School on Theoretical Cosmology, Stockholm, Sweden 1.7. The next generation of analogue gravity experiments, London UK 1.8. BritGrav20, University College Dublin, Ireland 1.9. The Fourth Zeldovich meeting, Minsk, Belarus 1.10. 8th Tux Workshop on Quantum Gravity, Tux, Austria 1.11. 30th Texas Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics: deadline extended 2. Jobs 2.1. Two ERC funded postdoctoral positions in gravitational wave astrophysics, Milan, Italy 2.2. Assistant/Associate Professor - Astrophysics, Pullman, WA, USA 2.3. Postdoctoral Research Position in Numerical Relativity and Computational Astrophysics, Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA 2.4. Posdoctoral research position in numerical relativity, Cornell Unversity, USA 2.5. Research associate position in gravitational wave searches, Perth, Australia 2.6. Postdoc opportunities in General Relativity, Dublin City University, Ireland 2.7. Master/PhD positions in astrophysics at Fudan University, Shanghai, China 2.8. Postdoctoral positions in astrophysics at Fudan University, Shanghai, China 2.9. Visiting positions at Fudan University, Shanghai, China 2.10. Postdoctoral Fellow in Gravity, Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA 2.11. Tenure Track Faculty Job at Montana State, Bozeman, USA 2.12. Prize Postdoctoral Fellowship in Gravitational Waves & Multi-messenger Astrophysics, Nashville, USA 2.13. Postdoctoral position in theoretical cosmology and gravitation, Honolulu, USA 2.14. Gravitational Wave Astronomy Postdoc at Montana State, Bozeman, USA 2.15. Tenure-track assistant professor in gravitational physics and astrophysics at the University of Mississippi, USA 2.16. Postdoctoral position in numerical relativity at Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa 2.17. Faculty position in theoretical gravitational wave physics at Utrecht University, The Netherlands 2.18. Postdoc position at IGC, Penn State, USA 2.19. Postdoctoral positions in Gravitational-Wave Physics and Astrophysics at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics, Potsdam, Germany 2.20. Postdoc position in theoretical particle physics, gravitational physics, and cosmology, Baltimore, USA 3. News 3.1. GRG Topical Collection "The Fuzzball Paradigm" 3.2. Hans-Peter Kuenzle 3.3. GRG Editor's Choice: recent highlight articles 3.4. Living Reviews in Relativity: "The causal set approach to quantum gravity" ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. 10th Central European Relativity Seminar at the AEI, Potsdam, Germany --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/09/19/10th-central-european-relati… Starting: 2020-02-20 to 2020-02-22 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://www.univie.ac.at/cers/cers10/ Contact: piotr.chrusciel[AT]univie.ac.at The 10th Central European Relativity Seminar is part of a series of seminars designed to provide a forum for younger researchers to present their work, and to expand their research horizons, in all topics of research in general relativity. While the main geographical basin of attraction is Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Germany, we welcome researchers from all countries. See you in Golm in February! Organizers: Lars Andersson (Golm) Robert Beig (Vienna) Piotr Bizon (Krakow) Piotr T. Chrusciel (Vienna) Helmut Friedrich (Golm) Maciej Maliborski (Vienna) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. School on "Random Geometry and Quantum Gravity", Marseille, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16161 Starting: 2020-04-14 to 2020-04-17 Location: Marseille, France Additional Information: https://conferences.cirm-math.fr/2178.html Contact: olivia[AT]cirm-math.fr The governing idea is to bring together researchers from mathematics and physics which are working on these topics. The main aim of the event is to intensify the fruitful interactions between the researchers in these and related communities which have been more and more converging in the recent years in order to make significant progress on the outstanding problems at the interface of random geometry and quantum gravity. Lectures: Luigi Addario-Berry (McGill University, Montreal) - "Discrete random geometries and optimization" Jan Ambjorn (Niels Bohr Institute, Copenhagen) - TBA Bruno Benedetti (University of Miami) - "Discrete Morse theory and the number of triangulated manifolds" Vincent Rivasseau (Universite' Paris-Saclay) - "Random Tensors and Applications" +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Random Geometry and Quantum Gravity - Latest developments in 2D, Paris, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16162 Starting: 2020-05-11 to 2020-05-15 Location: Paris, France Additional Information: https://indico.math.cnrs.fr/event/4621/overview Contact: Rgqg2020[AT]ihp.fr The governing idea is to bring together researchers from mathematics and physics which are working on these topics. The main aim of the event is to intensify the fruitful interactions between the researchers in these and related communities which have been more and more converging in the recent years in order to make significant progress on the outstanding problems at the interface of random geometry and quantum gravity. This workshop is part of the IHP trimester "Random Geometry and Quantum Gravity". If you wish to request financial aid from IHP, you need to register on the trimester website https://indico.math.cnrs.fr/event/4620/overview before September 30, 2019. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. Random Geometry and Quantum Gravity - New developments in dimensions 3 and higher, Paris, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16163 Starting: 2020-06-08 to 2020-06-12 Location: Paris, France Additional Information: https://indico.math.cnrs.fr/event/4622/overview Contact: Rgqg2020[AT]ihp.fr The governing idea is to bring together researchers from mathematics and physics which are working on these topics. The main aim of the event is to intensify the fruitful interactions between the researchers in these and related communities which have been more and more converging in the recent years in order to make significant progress on the outstanding problems at the interface of random geometry and quantum gravity. This workshop is part of the IHP trimester "Random Geometry and Quantum Gravity". If you wish to request financial aid from IHP, you need to register on the trimester website https://indico.math.cnrs.fr/event/4620/overview before September 30, 2019. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Conference on the Foundations of Cosmology and Quantum Gravity, NYU, Abu Dhabi, UAE --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/09/23/conference-on-the-foundation… Starting: 2020-01-19 to 2020-01-21 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Additional Information: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=fcqg2020 Contact: kevin.coffey[AT]nyu.edu Call for Papers: Conference on the Foundations of Cosmology and Quantum Gravity (FCQG 2020) At New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) on January 19-21, 2020. The conference is being jointly sponsored by the NYUAD Institute and two generous grants from the Templeton Foundation - one supporting the 'Beyond Spacetime' project based at Illinois-Chicago and Geneva, and the other supporting the 'New Directions in Philosophy of Cosmology' based at UC-Irvine and Western University. KEYNOTE SPEAKERS INCLUDE Robert Brandenberger (Physics, McGill University) Karen Crowther (Philosophy, University of Oslo) Richard Dawid (Philosophy, Stockholm University) Daniele Oriti (Physics, Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics) Mairi Sakellariadou (Physics, Kings College London) Chris Smeenk (Philosophy, Western University) The problem of reconciling general relativity with quantum theory remains a persistent problem in theoretical physics. Competing approaches make salient deep conceptual disagreements that engage physicists, mathematicians, and philosophers alike. These disputes are particularly pressing in the cosmological context, both because the interaction between gravitational and quantum effects are likely to be pronounced in the early universe and because cosmology offers an arena in which one might conceivably adjudicate between competing approaches. Moreover, the 'ingredient theories' of modern and quantum cosmology: general relativity, statistical mechanics and quantum mechanics - possess their own unique conceptual difficulties and puzzles. In general relativity, for example, there are significant questions about how to understand the nature of spacetime singularities, and in quantum theory there are persistent questions about how to understand measurements, observers, and the phenomenon of decoherence when the framework is extended to the universe as a whole. How do these issues interact and inform each other in the development of quantum gravity, and what new conceptual puzzles does quantum gravity engender? This conference explores the relationship between modern cosmology and theorizing about quantum gravity - in short, the foundations of quantum cosmology - with the aim of assessing recent proposals and exploring new directions for research. We anticipate bringing together philosophers and physicists whose work is at the forefront of foundational issues in these fields. We solicit papers on any topic in the philosophical foundations of cosmology and quantum gravity. We are particularly interested in work that addresses foundational issues involved in the interaction of quantum gravity with modern cosmology and astrophysics including blackholes. Please submit an extended abstract of around 500 words, together with the title of the talk. The abstract should be anonymized for blind refereeing. Advanced PhD students or recent PhDs are particularly invited to submit abstracts, as are women and underrepresented minorities. All sessions will be videoed for public distribution after the meeting. Accommodation and most meals will be covered for all selected speakers. In addition an honorarium of at least $600 if coming from Europe (or comparable distance) and at least $1200 if coming from North America (or comparable distance) will be provided for. (Contributing speakers will be responsible for their own travel costs.) Deadline: 20th Oct 2019, with decisions being communicated by the second week of November. Abstracts should be submitted to: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=fcqg2020 Organizing Committee: Kevin Coffey (NYUAD) Nick Huggett (University of Illinois at Chicago) Joshua Norton (University of California, Irvine) Chris Smeenk (Western University) Francesca Vidotto (Western University) Jim Weatherall (University of California, Irvine) Christian Wuthrich (University of Geneva) Please direct correspondence to: kevin.coffey[AT]nyu.edu and joshua.d.norton[AT]gmail.com Support for this conference is provided by the John Templeton Foundation and the NYUAD Institute. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. Nordita Advanced Winter School on Theoretical Cosmology, Stockholm, Sweden --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16203 Starting: 2020-01-13 to 2020-01-24 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Additional Information: http://www.nordita.org/events/winterschool2020 Contact: winterschool[AT]nordita.org Nordita, the Nordic institute of Theoretical Physics in Stockholm, is arranging a Winter School on January 13 - 24, 2020. The theme for this year's school is Theoretical Cosmology. The purpose of this winter school is to provide late PHD students and young postdocs with introductory and advanced courses in a range of the most important topics in the field of Theoretical Cosmology. More information and application is on the school's home page: http://www.nordita.org/events/winterschool2020 The deadline for application is 15 November 2019. Lecturers and themes include: - Lasha Berezhiani (MPP Munich) - Condensed Matter Methods for Cosmology - Robert Brandenberger (McGill U.) - Cosmological Perturbations; Inflation and alternatives - Valerie Domcke * (DESY) - Gravitational Waves in Cosmology - Ruth Durrer (Geneva U.) - From theory to data - Pedro Ferreira (U. of Oxford) - Dark Energy and Modified Gravity - Steffen Gielen (U. of Sheffield) - Cosmology and Quantum Gravity - Michele Maggiore (U. of Geneva) - Cosmology and Non-Local Gravity - David Marsh (Stockholm U.) - Axion Cosmology - Guilherme Pimentel (U. of Amsterdam) - Symmetries in Cosmology - Marjorie Schillo (Uppsala U.) - Cosmology and String Theory * To be confirmed. Contact: winterschool[AT]nordita.org We would be grateful if you could share this information with potentially interested PhD students and postdocs. Best regards, The Organizing Committee of the 2020 Nordita Advanced Winter School on Theoretical Cosmology +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. The next generation of analogue gravity experiments, London UK --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16228 Starting: 2019-12-09 to 2019-12-10 Location: London, UK Additional Information: https://royalsociety.org/science-events-and-lectures/2019/12/analogue-gravi… Contact: scientific.meetings[AT]royalsociety.org Scientific discussion meeting organised by Dr Maxime Jacquet, Dr Silke Weinfurtner and Dr Friedrich Koenig. The discussion meeting brings together scientists who reproduce effects of the interplay between general relativity and quantum physics in the laboratory. From the foundational ideas of the research programme to its latest experimental breakthroughs and their philosophical implications, participants will discuss the present state of the field and possible routes to the future. There will be a poster session at 17.00 on Monday 9 December. If you would like to apply to present a poster, please submit your title, your abstract (no more than 200 words and in third person), author list, name of the proposed presenter and authors' institutions to the Scientific Programmes team (scientific.meetings[AT]royalsociety.org) no later than Friday 11 October 2019. Please include the text 'Poster abstract submission' and the meeting title in the subject heading. Please note that places are limited and are selected at the scientific organisers' discretion. Poster abstracts will only be considered if the proposed presenter is registered to attend the meeting. This meeting is free to attend but advance registration is essential. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. BritGrav20, University College Dublin, Ireland --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/09/27/britgrav20/ Starting: 2020-04-27 to 2020-04-28 Location: University College Dublin, Ireland Additional Information: https://sites.google.com/view/britgrav20/home Contact: britgrav20(a)maths.ucd.ie The 20th BritGrav meeting will be hosted by the School of Mathematics and Statistics at University College Dublin. The aim of this two-day meeting, to be held on Monday 27 April and Tuesday 28 April 2020, is to bring together early-stage researchers working on all aspects of gravitational physics, including astrophysics, cosmology, general relativity, quantum gravity, gravitational-wave data analysis and instrumentation, in the spirit of collaboration and the free exchange of results and ideas. In keeping with BritGrav tradition, the meeting will consist of short talks with priority given to PhD students and early-career researchers. Participants are responsible for their own meals, travel and accommodation. Limited funding is provided by the IOP Gravitational Physics Group, to support travel for students. Registration is free, and the deadline for application for financial support and abstract submission is 15 March 2020. At the end of the meeting, we will award The Best Student Talk Prize, sponsored by the IOP Publishing Group. Local Organisers: Barry Wardell, Adrian Ottewill, Niels Warburton, Sarp Akcay, Conor O'Toole, Josh Mathews, Leanne Durkan, Benjamin Leather, Philip Lynch and Kevin Kiely. For inquiries please contact us at britgrav20[at]maths.ucd.ie. For further updates on this and other events, please consider signing up to the UK Gravity mailing list https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?SUBED1=IOP-GRAVITATIONAL&A=1 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.9. The Fourth Zeldovich meeting, Minsk, Belarus --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/09/30/the-fourth-zeldovich-meeting/ Starting: 2020-04-20 to 2020-04-24 Location: Minsk, Belarus Additional Information: http://www.icranet.org/zeldovich4 Contact: zeld4[AT]icranet.org The Fourth Zeldovich meeting, Minsk, Belarus An international conference in honor of Ya. B. Zeldovich in Minsk First announcement International Center for Relativistic Astrophysics Network (ICRANet) together with the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus announces an international conference to be held in Minsk, Belarus in April 20-24, 2020. This conference is a part of successful meetings in honor of Ya. B. Zeldovich, held in Minsk in 2009, 2014 and 2018. Exceptionally wide research interests of Ya. B. Zeldovich ranging from chemical physics, elementary particle and nuclear physics to astrophysics and cosmology provide the topics to be covered at the conference:��early cosmology, large scale structure, cosmic microwave background; neutron stars, black holes, gamma-ray bursts, supernovae, hypernovae; ultra high energy particles; gravitational waves, astrobiology and exoplanets. Many speakers at the conference will be the members of the world-famous scientific school in astrophysics and cosmology, founded by Ya. B. Zeldovich. The international organizing committee: Sergei Kilin (Belarus) Malcolm Longair (United Kingdom) Shude Mao (China) Remo Ruffini (Italy, Chair) Varun Sahni (India) Nikolai Shakura (Russia) Alexei Starobinsky (Russia) Rashid Sunyaev (Germany, Russia) Alexander Szalay (USA) Gregory Vereshchagin (Italy) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.10. 8th Tux Workshop on Quantum Gravity, Tux, Austria --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/01/8th-tux-workshop-on-quantum-… Starting: 2020-02-10 to 2020-02-14 Location: Tux, Austria Additional Information: https://www.gravity.physik.fau.de/events/tux8/ Contact: tuxworkshop[AT]fuw.edu.pl Dear Colleagues, we hope that you are doing well! We wanted to remind you that, as in 2013-2019, we will again organize a winter workshop in Tux. It will take place Feb 10 to 14, 2020. The aim is to bring together experts on loop quantum gravity and related topics, in the scenic village of Tux, in the Austrian alps. In general, the topics of the workshop include - All approaches to loop quantum gravity (e.g. canonical, covariant, GFT) - Other approaches to quantum gravity and their relation to LQG - LQG related quantum gravity phenomenology - Quantum gravity topics of general interest - GR and differential geometry topics of general interest Organizers of the conference are Norbert Bodendorfer, Universitaet Regensburg Christian Fleischhack, Universitaet Paderborn Jerzy Lewandowski, Universytet Warszawski Hanno Sahlmann, Friedrich-Alexander Universitaet Erlangen-Nuernberg Information regarding registration, support, and accommodation can be found on our website. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.11. 30th Texas Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics: deadline extended --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/01/30th-texas-symposium-on-rela… Starting: 2019-12-15 to 2019-12-20 Location: Portsmouth, UK Additional Information: https://texas2019.org Contact: texas2019(a)port.ac.uk 30th Texas Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics Sunday 15 to Friday 20 December 2019, Portsmouth, UK Deadline for abstract submission extended to 7th October We look forward to seeing you in Portsmouth this December! Marco Bruni and David Wands on behalf of the Scientific and Local Organising Committees +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Two ERC funded postdoctoral positions in gravitational wave astrophysics, Milan, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/09/03/two-erc-funded-postdoctoral-… Deadline: 2019-10-15 Location: Milan, Italy Additional Information: https://www.fisica.unimib.it/it/news/open-postdoc-positions-astrophysics Contact: alberto.sesana[AT]unimib.it Universita' di Milano Bicocca is currently seeking to fill at least two postdoctoral research positions with highly qualified individuals interested in pursuing research in the fields gravitational wave astrophysics, with a particular focus on massive black hole binaries. The successful candidates will join Prof. Alberto Sesana in forming the core team of 'B Massive', an ERC CoG funded project aimed at tackling all the facets of the astrophysics of massive black hole binaries. We are particularly looking for candidates with strong background either in numerical (N-body and/or hydro) simulations of massive black holes binaries and their galaxy hosts or in pulsar timing observations, data analysis and inference. But candidates with relevant expertise in all aspects of massive black hole binary theory and observations, gravitational wave data analysis at large and numerical simulations are warmly welcomed to apply. Appointments are expected to start as soon as possible but certainly no later than fall 2020. The ERC funding guarantees a generous salary, competitive with the highest European standards for this type of positions. The Bicocca astro group has a strong expertise in massive black hole astrophysics, dynamics and gravitational waves (Prof. Monica Colpi, Prof. Massimo Dotti, Prof. Alberto Sesana and visiting Prof. Francesco Haardt), relativistic numerical simulations of compact objects (Prof. Bruno Giacomazzo), observations of high redshift galaxies and black holes (Prof. Michele Fumagalli, to join the group in 2020). It is a lively group supporting a number of postdocs and PhD students. It also have tight connections with the observatories of Brera and Merate. It is located close to the centre of Milan, the most lively and international city in Italy, 1h away from the beautiful Como Lake and the stunning Alps. Candidates must have a PhD degree in physics, astronomy or a related discipline. Applications should consist of: -a cover letter, -a brief statement of research interests, -a curriculum vitae including publication list, -at least three letters of recommendation. All material should be sent electronically as soon as possible to the attention of Prof. Alberto Sesana to the email address alberto.sesana[AT]unimib.it, by October 22, 2019. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Assistant/Associate Professor - Astrophysics, Pullman, WA, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16113 Deadline: 2019-10-16 Location: Pullman, WA Additional Information: https://physics.wsu.edu/open-positions Contact: physics[AT]wsu.edu The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Washington State University, Pullman, WA invites applications for a permanent, full-time, tenure-track faculty position in astrophysics at the assistant or associate professor level beginning August 16, 2020. Candidates working in all areas of astronomy, astrophysics, and gravitational physics will be considered. The Department is especially interested in candidates whose research complements the work of existing faculty, for example on galaxy evolution, gravitational waves, or relativity. The successful applicant will be expected to establish a vigorous externally funded research program and to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Additional information about the Department can be found at physics.wsu.edu. Candidates must have a PhD in physics/astronomy or a closely related field. Further information about the required and preferred qualifications, and the application process may be seen at https://physics.wsu.edu/open-positions. Applicants should apply online at https://www.wsujobs.com/postings/46905. Review of applications begins October 16, 2019. Complete applications received by this date are guaranteed full consideration, but review of applicants will continue until position is filled. Inquiries can be sent to physics[AT]wsu.edu or 509-335-9532. WSU is an EO/AA Educator and Employer. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Postdoctoral Research Position in Numerical Relativity and Computational Astrophysics, Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/09/04/postdoctoral-research-positi… Deadline: 2019-12-01 Location: Urbana, Illinois USA Additional Information: https://my.physics.illinois.edu/join Contact: greifenk[aT]illinois.edu Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position in the Illinois Relativity Group. The candidate should have expertise in numerical relativity and relativistic astrophysics. Some experience in computational hydrodynamics and/or computational MHD would be desirable. Applicants should go online at https://my.physics.illinois.edu/join/ to submit their application, which must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications, brief description of research interests, and the names, mailing and email addresses of three references. Please contact Elisabeth Greifenkamp at greifenk(a)illinois.edu if you have any questions. Applications should be posted by DEC 1, 2019 for full consideration. The starting date of the position is AUG 15, 2020. The successful applicant will join Professor Stuart Shapiro in developing and applying the tools of numerical relativity and computational hydrodynamics, MHD, and stellar dynamics to tackle diverse problems in general relativity and astrophysics. Recent topics include the inspiral and coalescence of compact binaries, the generation of gravitational waves, magnetized neutron stars, magnetorotational stellar collapse, accretion onto isolated and binary black holes, the formation and cosmological growth of supermassive black holes in the early universe, and the dynamics of dark matter halos and spikes around black holes. Some of this work is geared to identifying astrophysically plausible, strong-field sources of gravitational waves and calculating gravitational waveforms detectable by LIGO/VIRGO, KAGRA, LISA and the PTA. For these "multimessenger" sources we are also exploring counterpart electromagnetic signals, including gamma-ray bursts and kilonovae, as well as neutrinos. In addition to Professor Shapiro, the Illinois Relativity Group includes Professors Nicolas Yunes and Helvi Witek, their postdocs, PhD and undergraduate research students. It maintains close interactions with colleagues in Physics, Astronomy and NCSA, in addition to several outside collaborators. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Posdoctoral research position in numerical relativity, Cornell Unversity, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16121 Deadline: 2019-11-01 Location: Ithaca, NY, USA Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/14469 Contact: saul(a)astro.cornell.edu Cornell University expects to have an opening for a Research Associate in numerical relativity starting in September, 2020. The position requires a Ph.D. and experience in numerical relativity or computational physics. The position is for one year, with subsequent renewals depending on performance and the availability of funds. The Cornell Relativity Group consists of Saul Teukolsky and Eanna Flanagan, senior research associate Larry Kidder and research associates Mike Boyle and Prayush Kumar. 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 should submit a cover letter, a CV (including list of publications) and a brief (1-3 pages) description of research interests, and should arrange three letters of reference to be submitted through Academic Jobs Online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/14469. Alternatively, applications may be sent by email to: Ms. Lynda Sovocool lmk3[AT]cornell.edu . (Please note "Teukolsky Research Associate" in the subject heading, and put the CV and research statement in a single PDF file.) Applicants should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to this same email address. All materials should be received by November 1, 2019. Diversity and inclusion have been and continue to be a part of our heritage. Cornell University is a recognized EEO/AA employer and educator. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Research associate position in gravitational wave searches, Perth, Australia ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16124 Deadline: 2019-10-02 Location: Perth, Australia Additional Information: http://external.jobs.uwa.edu.au/cw/en/job/503049?lApplicationSubSourceID= Contact: petrina.gomez[AT]uwa.edu.au Research Associate - Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, The University of Western Australia The UWA Gravitational Wave Astronomy group in the Department of Physics in the School of Physics, Mathematics and Computing is an active member of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration (http://www.ligo.org/) that aims to detect gravitational waves in the audio band and is a member of the 2017 ARC Center of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav,�� https://www.ozgrav.org).�� You will undertake research duties in the area of gravitational wave search pipeline development and testing, high-performance computing by smart algorithm design and hardware acceleration using Graphics Processing Units. You will also help develop strategies to enable prompt electromagnetic follow up observations and extract astrophysical information using data from detected gravitational wave events. To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate: 1. A Ph.D. in astrophysics, computer science, or engineering 2. Experience and demonstrated excellence in signal processing 3. Strong track record of research publication relative to opportunity 4. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills in the preparation of high-quality reports, presentations and publications 5. An ability and willingness to direct and supervise students 6. Demonstrated ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and conduct research Please visit http://external.jobs.uwa.edu.au/cw/en/job/503049?lApplicationSubSourceID= for full details of the position and "How to Apply" +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Postdoc opportunities in General Relativity, Dublin City University, Ireland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16130 Deadline: 2019-10-20 Location: Dublin, Ireland Additional Information: http://research.ie/funding/goipd/ Contact: brien.nolan[AT]dcu.ie The Irish Research Council Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme is a competitive scheme funding 2-year research fellowships across all disciplines. The Relativity Group in Dublin City University (Abraham Harte, Brien Nolan, Ko Sanders, Peter Taylor and IRC Postdoc Aindriu Conroy) invites expressions of interest from potential applicants working in classical General Relativity (self-force/problem of motion, mathematical relativity, wave propagation in curved spacetimes, exact solutions) or in Quantum Field Theory in Curved Spacetime (renormalisation, quantum aspects of black hole physics, algebraic QFT, mathematical aspects of QFT). The deadline for full applications to the IRC will fall at or around the end of November (date TBC). To allow time for the collaborative preparation of a competitive application, those interested in the scheme should contact one of those named below by Sunday 20th October 2019, including a short cv and a brief statement of research interests. Terms and conditions for the 2020 scheme have not been published yet, but will be similar to those of the 2019 scheme which are available by following the link under 'More Info' above. (Note in particular that prospective applicants who have not completed their PhD viva by 31st March 2020 (date TBC) are not eligible for the scheme.) Abraham Harte (abraham.harte[AT]dcu.ie) Brien Nolan (brien.nolan[AT]dcu.ie) Ko Sanders (jacobus.sanders[AT]dcu.ie) Peter Taylor (peter.taylor[AT]dcu.ie) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. Master/PhD positions in astrophysics at Fudan University, Shanghai, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/09/13/master-phd-positions-in-astr… Deadline: 2019-11-30 Location: Shanghai, China Additional Information: http://www.physics.fudan.edu.cn/tps/people/bambi/Site/RELXILL_NK.html Contact: bambi[AT]fudan.edu.cn The high energy astrophysics group at Fudan University (Shanghai, China) has a few Master and PhD positions for the next academic year (starting in September 2020). For the Master Program, the candidates must have a Bachelor degree in Physics or in a related area before September 2020. For the PhD Program, the candidates must have a Master degree in Physics or in a related area before September 2020. Courses and research are conducted in English. Both the Master and the PhD Programs normally last 3 years. The scholarship covers: tuition fee, accommodation inside the campus, health insurance, salary (normally 3,000 CNY/month for Master students and 3,500 CNY/month for PhD students). We are looking for candidates interested in: 1) X-ray data analysis of black holes 2) Astrophysical codes (fortran, C/C++, python) The group is led by Prof. Cosimo Bambi and currently consists of 2 postdoctoral researchers and several graduate and undergraduate students. More details can be found on the group webpage. Interested candidates should send their CV (including, among other things, date of birth and nationality) and any additional material that can be useful for the selection process to: Prof. Cosimo Bambi E-mail: bambi[AT]fudan.edu.cn Please arrange also at least 2 recommendation letters to be sent separately to the same email address. Application deadline: 30 November 2019 (but earlier applications are strongly recommended). More details on our research group can be found at: http://www.physics.fudan.edu.cn/tps/people/bambi/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Postdoctoral positions in astrophysics at Fudan University, Shanghai, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/09/13/postdoctoral-positions-in-as… Deadline: 2019-12-31 Location: Shanghai, China Additional Information: http://www.physics.fudan.edu.cn/tps/people/bambi/ Contact: bambi[AT]fudan.edu.cn The high energy astrophysics group at Fudan University (Shanghai, China) invites applications for postdoctoral positions to work on the development of astrophysical codes (models of accretion disks around black holes and calculation of disk's spectrum). The appointment is for 2 years. Applications received by December 31 will receive full consideration. Salary is in the range 150,000-200,000 CNY/year. Interested candidates should send standard application material (CV, publication list, and any additional material that can be useful for the selection process) to: Prof. Cosimo Bambi E-mail: bambi[AT]fudan.edu.cn Please arrange also 2-3 recommendation letters to be sent separately to the same email address. Inquires can be sent to: Prof. Cosimo Bambi E-mail: bambi[AT]fudan.edu.cn More details on our research group can be found at: http://www.physics.fudan.edu.cn/tps/people/bambi/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Visiting positions at Fudan University, Shanghai, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/09/13/visiting-positions-at-fudan-… Deadline: 2019-12-31 Location: Shanghai, China Additional Information: http://www.physics.fudan.edu.cn/tps/people/bambi/ Contact: bambi[AT]fudan.edu.cn The high energy astrophysics group at Fudan University (Shanghai, China) invites applications for visiting scientists at any stage of their career (visiting PhD students, visiting postdoctoral researchers, visiting professors) of the duration of 1 to 6 months to collaborate on projects of interest in our group (development of astrophysical codes and X-ray data analysis of black holes). Salary depends on qualification and experience. Applications received by December 31 will receive full consideration. The positions are available from March to December 2020. In the application, please specify the possible period of the visit. Interested candidates should send standard application material (CV, publication list, and any additional material that can be useful for the selection process) to: Prof. Cosimo Bambi E-mail: bambi[AT]fudan.edu.cn Inquires can be sent to: Prof. Cosimo Bambi E-mail: bambi[AT]fudan.edu.cn More details on our research group can be found at: http://www.physics.fudan.edu.cn/tps/people/bambi/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. Postdoctoral Fellow in Gravity, Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16139 Deadline: 2019-12-01 Location: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Additional Information: https://my.physics.illinois.edu/submit/go.asp?id=1398 Contact: greifenk[AT]illinois.edu The Illinois Relativity Group at the Department of Physics of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a 2 to 3-year postdoctoral research fellow position (starting in 2020) with a focus on extreme gravity. The fellowship is intended for a person with a set of wide-ranging interests in extreme gravity and expertise in general relativity and gravitation, with an emphasis in analytical relativity (post-Newtonian, black hole perturbation theory, self-force), data analysis (Bayesian theory, parameter estimation, model selection) and theoretical physics (beyond-Einstein phenomenological models, high energy physics, cosmological modified gravity). In particular, the applicant must demonstrate research experience and creativity, breadth and depth of knowledge in extreme gravity, high productivity and high quality publications, and mastery of written and oral communication. A Ph.D in physics, astronomy, or a related discipline is required by the start of employment. The successful applicant will join Professor Nico Yunes in the study of eXtreme gravity topics related, such as neutron stars, black holes, compact binary systems, gravitational waves, and experimental tests of General Relativity. These topics can range from theoretical work (e.g. neutron star and black hole solutions in and outside General Relativity, gravitational-waves from inspiraling compact binaries, black hole shadows) to a combination of theory and data-analysis (e.g. Bayesian model selection and parameter estimation) associated with extreme gravity instruments, such as the ground-based (LIGO/Virgo/KAGRA) and space-based gravitational-wave detectors (LISA) and the Event Horizon Telescope. In addition to Professor Yunes, the Illinois Relativity Group includes Professors Stu Shapiro and Helvi Witek, their postdocs, PhD and undergraduate research students. The group is part of the Center for Theoretical Astrophysics at UIUC, which also includes Professors Charles Gammie, Gil Holder and Peter Adshead. The Illinois Relativity Group maintains close interactions with other UIUC colleagues in Physics, Astronomy and the NCSA, as well as collaborators across the globe. Interested candidates will submit an application at the link below, which must include the following separate documents: - A curriculum vitae, - A list of publications, with a summary of total papers published, number of citations to papers and h-index. - A list of presentations given outside of the candidate's local university. - A brief research statement (3-page limit, 1-inch margins, 12 pt font), - The names, mailing and email addresses of three references. Please contact Betsy Greifenkamp at greifenk[AT]illinois.edu if you have any questions. Applications should be posted by DEC 1, 2019 for full consideration. The starting date of the position is summer, 2020. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. Tenure Track Faculty Job at Montana State, Bozeman, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/09/20/tenure-track-faculty-job-at-… Deadline: 2019-12-01 Location: Bozeman, MT, USA Additional Information: https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/18201 Contact: ncornish[AT]montana.edu The Department of Physics at Montana State University invites applications for a tenure-track position with a research emphasis in Gravitational Physics, including the fields of General Relativity, Gravitational Waves, and Cosmology. Successful candidates will hold a Ph.D. in physics or related field and will have demonstrated the potential to develop and conduct a vigorous research program in areas related to the study, development, and application of gravitational physics. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence in graduate and undergraduate teaching and research, and will complement current research collaborations in the Department of Physics. The appointment will be at the Assistant Professor level. Montana State University values a broad array of experiences and perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive, diverse and culturally rich campus environment. We hope to attract applicants who can teach effectively and have demonstrated ability in helping students succeed. In support of our strategic plan, which promotes access and respect, we enthusiastically encourage members of traditionally underrepresented groups to apply. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples Montana State University is located in beautiful Bozeman, Montana. Bozeman is surrounded by stunning mountain ranges, and close to Yellowstone National Park. The area is renowned for outdoor activities such as alpine and cross-country skiing, mountain climbing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, hunting and camping. See https://www.visitmt.com/places-to-go/cities-and-towns/bozeman.html for more details. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12. Prize Postdoctoral Fellowship in Gravitational Waves & Multi-messenger Astrophysics, Nashville, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/09/23/prize-postdoctoral-fellowshi… Deadline: 2019-12-01 Location: Nashville, USA Additional Information: https://gradschool.vanderbilt.edu/postdoctoral/opportunity-detail.php?id=436 Contact: stephen.r.taylor[AT]vanderbilt.edu The Vanderbilt Initiative in Data-Intensive Astrophysics (VIDA) announces the 2019 Prize Postdoctoral Fellowship opportunity in Multi-messenger Astrophysics (MMA). Successful VIDA Prize Fellows will be expected to conduct original research in theoretical, computational, or observational astrophysics and to disseminate this research through high-impact publications. Fellows are free to work on any of the diverse research efforts within VIDA. In the current cycle we expect to appoint at least one Fellow specifically in gravitational-wave astrophysics and data analysis in Professor Stephen Taylor's VIPER Group (Vanderbilt Initiative in Probes of Extreme Relativity); candidates in these areas are particularly encouraged to apply, although exceptional candidates in all areas will be considered. VIDA Prize Fellows are appointed to renewable one-year terms, up to a total of three years. The VIDA Fellowship comes with an attractive salary commensurate with other prestigious prize fellowships in astrophysics, full benefits, and a competitive research budget. VIDA operates within the vibrant Department of Physics and Astronomy at Vanderbilt University, and includes faculty at the forefront of research in Gravitational Waves (Taylor, Holley-Bockelmann), Supermassive Black Holes (Runnoe, Taylor, Holley-Bockelmann), Galaxies and Dark Matter (Berlind), Star Formation (Weintraub), and Stellar Astrophysics and Exoplanets (Stassun). Faculty are world-leaders within MMA collaborations such as NANOGrav, the International Pulsar Timing Array, LISA, SDSS, and LSST. VIDA research is focused on the burgeoning arena of astro-informatics, which confronts the challenges of Big Data analytics, often employs simulation-based methods and machine learning, and lives at the interface of astrophysics, data science, and statistics. Vanderbilt (ranked 15th in 2020 US News & World Report Rankings) houses the state-of-the-art Advanced Computing Center for Research and Education (ACCRE) cluster with ~10,000 cores and bleeding-edge GPU resources, as well as a new Data Science Institute (DSI) with strong faculty connections in the Department of Physics & Astronomy. Nashville is ranked amongst the top 20 cities to live in the US, with thriving scenes in music, art, entertainment, education, and technology. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, or equivalent, by the date of appointment. Applicants should ensure that all of the following are sent directly to vida.gravity[AT]gmail.com, with the subject line "VIDA Fellow 2019, LASTNAME FIRSTNAME", and received by 11.59pm Central US Time on November 30th 2019. -- A cover letter stating the applicant's overall goals, motivation for applying, and how their research aligns with the position (1 page; LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_Cover.pdf) -- A curriculum vitae including a list of publications and talks. (LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_CV.pdf) -- A description of research accomplishments and future plans (3 page limit, 1 inch margins, 12 pt font; LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_Research.pdf) -- Names and contact details of three professional references (LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_References.pdf) -- Three letters of recommendation to be sent directly to vida.gravity[AT]gmail.com. Candidates interested in further details are encouraged to contact Professor Stephen Taylor (stephen.r.taylor[AT]vanderbilt.edu, https://my.vanderbilt.edu/stephentaylor/) VIDA and Vanderbilt University engage in significant efforts to increase diversity and equity in STEM through the Fisk-Vanderbilt Bridge Program (http://fisk-vanderbilt-bridge.org) VIDA Fellows will have the opportunity to participate in these efforts. Vanderbilt University is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and underrepresented minority candidates are encouraged to apply. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.13. Postdoctoral position in theoretical cosmology and gravitation, Honolulu, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16208 Deadline: 2019-12-01 Location: Honolulu, USA Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/14664 Contact: sakstein[AT]sas.upenn.edu The department of Physics at the University of Hawai'i invites applications for a postdoctoral position in theoretical cosmology and gravitation (broadly defined) in the research group of professor J. Sakstein. The start date is expected to be around September 2020. The position is initially for a period of one year with the possibility of renewal for up to two additional years, contingent on funding. The theory/cosmology group consists of faculty with interests in dark matter, dark energy, modified gravity, astrophysics, early universe cosmology, and high energy theory. Additionally, there is a close relationship with the Institute for Astronomy. Candidates with a broad range of overlapping interests are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates should hold (or be about to complete) a Ph.D. in theoretical physics, cosmology, gravitation, or any area related to those above, and compensation will be commensurate with experience. The application should consist of: - A cover letter - A curriculum vitae - A publication list - A statement of research interests - Three letters of recommendation (to be submitted through academic jobs online) Applications should be submitted via academic jobs online (see link below), and a review of applications will begin on December 1st. For more information please contact Jeremy Sakstein (sakstein[AT]sas.upenn.edu) The University of Hawaii is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, National Guard participation, breastfeeding, and arrest/court record (except as permissible under State law). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.14. Gravitational Wave Astronomy Postdoc at Montana State, Bozeman, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/09/25/gravitational-wave-astronomy… Deadline: 2020-01-15 Location: Bozeman, USA Additional Information: https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/18272 Contact: ncornish[AT]montana.edu The Department of Physics of Montana State University invites applications for a 3-year postdoctoral position in Gravitational Wave Astronomy with an emphasis on Bayesian Inference and AstroStatistics. The successful candidate will work with Prof. Neil Cornish and his group in the eXtreme Gravity Institute (www.montana.edu/xgi/) at Montana State University. The eXtreme Gravity Institute (XGI) is composed of faculty members Neil Cornish, Bennett Link, Anne Lohfink, Amy Reines, Sachiko Tsuruta and David Nidever. The XGI hosts international workshops and summer schools on topics related to extreme gravity. The institute is also deeply involved in public outreach, formal and informal education. For the job announcement and application portal see: https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/18272 Members of the eXtreme Gravity Institute are leaders in the application of Bayesian Inference and machine learning to develop new tools for gravitational wave astronomy. The position is NASA funded, with the goal of developing a comprehensive science analysis approach for the future Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA). Prof. Cornish is a member of the LISA, LIGO and NANOGrav collaborations, and opportunities will be available to conduct research across the gravitational wave spectrum. Montana State University is located in beautiful Bozeman, Montana. Bozeman is surrounded by stunning mountain ranges, and is close to Yellowstone National Park. The area is renowned for outdoor activities such as alpine and cross-country skiing, mountain climbing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, hunting and camping. See https://www.visitmt.com/places-to-go/cities-and-towns/bozeman.html for more details. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.15. Tenure-track assistant professor in gravitational physics and astrophysics at the University of Mississippi, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/09/26/tenure-track-assistant-profe… Deadline: 2019-11-11 Location: Oxford, MS, USA Additional Information: https://careers.olemiss.edu/job/University-Assistant-Professor-%28Physics%2… Contact: gravitysearch[AT]phy.olemiss.edu The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Mississippi invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in gravitational physics and astrophysics for the Fall of 2020. We seek candidates from any area that complements or diversifies the research interests of our gravitational physics group (faculty members Bombelli, Gupta, and Stein) with expertise in gravitational-wave source modeling, tests of general relativity, quantum gravity, and cosmology, who are members of the LIGO and the Simulating eXtreme Spacetimes (SXS) collaborations. The successful candidate will also join the recently established Center for Multimessenger Astrophysics. Candidates are expected to develop a research program capable of supporting and leading graduate students to a Ph.D. A competitive startup package is available in the first three years. A Ph.D. in Physics or a related field is required. Faculty members are expected to contribute to the teaching and service activities of the Department and the University. Teaching duties include up to three courses a year at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. Interested candidates should apply online at https://careers.olemiss.edu/job/University-Assistant-Professor-%28Physics%2… and submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a detailed proposal for developing their research program, and the names of three references who can provide letters of recommendation. Inquiries can be sent to the email address gravitysearch(a)phy.olemiss.edu or to Gravity Search Committee Chair, Department of Physics and Astronomy, The University of Mississippi, P.O. Box 1848, University, MS 38677. Consideration of applications will begin on November 11, 2019, but applications will be accepted until an adequate applicant pool is established or until the position is filled. Applications from underrepresented groups in physics are strongly encouraged. The department is committed to increasing diversity in the field. The University of Mississippi complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.16. Postdoctoral position in numerical relativity at Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/09/30/postdoctoral-position-in-num… Deadline: 2019-10-21 Location: Grahamstown, South Africa Additional Information: http://www.ru.ac.za/mathematics/ Contact: n.bishop[AT]ru.ac.za The appointment is for up to two years with a starting date as soon as possible and a salary of R220 000 per year, to work on a project "Cauchy Characteristic Matching, and Other Uses of the Characteristic Method in Numerical Relativity". In particular, we are seeking to further develop our matching code, which uses the Cactus framework with a BSSN code in the interior and a characteristic code in the exterior. The faculty members involved in this project are Nigel Bishop - see https://scholar.google.co.za/citations?user=m8CpFJkAAAAJ&hl=en Denis Pollney - see https://scholar.google.co.za/citations?user=lOK_rucAAAAJ&hl=en Chris Stevens - see https://www.ru.ac.za/mathematics/people/staff/chrisstevens/ Background information about the Department and the University can be found at https://www.ru.ac.za/mathematics/ 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". This is a re-announcement of the position, and applications will be considered until the position is filled. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.17. Faculty position in theoretical gravitational wave physics at Utrecht University, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16282 Deadline: 2019-11-15 Location: Utrecht, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.eurosciencejobs.com/job_display/169394/Assistant_Professor_in_T… Contact: u.gursoy[AT]uu.nl The Institute for Theoretical Physics (ITP) is seeking highly motivated candidates for appointment to tenure-track Assistant Professorship in Theoretical Physics. The candidate is expected to work on theoretical studies of neutron stars, black holes, and/or the gravitational waves from the early universe. This position is part of a recruitment plan to promote gravitational-wave physics at Utrecht University and paired with a full professorship and a tenure-track position in experimental gravitational-wave physics at the Institute of Subatomic Physics and Gravitational Waves. Interdisciplinary cooperation within the Department of Physics, especially with the Institute of Subatomic Physics and Gravitational Waves, as well as with the ongoing (Virgo/LIGO) and and future (Einstein Telescope, LISA) gravitational wave experiments is expected. The successful candidate is also expected to teach and actively participate in fund acquisition. Teaching involves contributing to the curriculum of the Department of Physics at the Bachelor's, Master's and PhD levels. Qualifications The ideal candidate: * holds a PhD in Physics; * has an outstanding research record in theoretical high energy physics, especially in the field of gravitational-wave physics or in a related field; * is expected to develop an independent research group largely based on external funding, and is able to initiate and foster local, national, and international collaborations; * is committed to high-quality teaching at the BSc, MSc and PhD levels, for which the candidate is expected to meet the requirements for the basic teaching qualification (BKO) within two years after the start of the appointment. For more information about this position, please contact Umut Gursoy (Professor), via u.gursoy[AT]uu.nl or +31 30 253 59 03. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.18. Postdoc position at IGC, Penn State, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/01/postdoc-position-at-igc-penn… Deadline: 2019-12-08 Location: University Park, PA Additional Information: https://psu.jobs/job/91088 Contact: rxh1[AT]psu.edu The Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking to fill one or more Postdoctoral Scholar positions in the theoretical aspects of gravitational physics for the academic year 2020-2021. The successful candidate will participate in the research programs led by Professors Abhay Ashtekar and Eugenio Bianchi. These include projects in classical general relativity, especially gravitational waves and cosmology; loop quantum gravity with emphasis on semi-classical issues, spin foams and loop quantum cosmology; all aspects of quantum black holes with emphasis on entanglement entropy, singularity resolution and quantum evaporation; relation between loop quantum gravity and other approaches to quantum gravity; non-perturbative techniques in quantum field theory. We will also consider candidates for the project "The Quantum Information Structure of Spacetime" supported by the John Templeton Foundation. This is a cross-disciplinary project that aims to put the physics of quantum spacetime on an information theoretical basis. The larger gravity and cosmology group faculty will include Chad Hanna, Viktoriya Giryanskaya, Donghui Jeong, David Radice, Sarah Shandera and B. Sathyaprakash. 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. Tommaso De Lorenzo, Anuradha Gupta, Rahul Kashyap, Juan Margalef, Debnandini Mukherjee, Javed Rana, Marc Schneider and Surabhi Sachdev in Gravitation.) For further information on the Institute, see the institute webpage under 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 successful candidates to interact strongly with the other researchers in the gravity and cosmology group at Penn State. 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 Postdoctoral Scholar's discretion. Applicants must submit the Penn State electronic application and upload a CV to the Penn State system at the URL given. A cover letter, statement of research interests and CV (including publication list) should be submitted to Academic Jobs Online using the tag 14866. Applicants should also arrange for at least three letters of reference to be submitted to AJO. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until all positions are filled. Applications received by December 8, 2019 are guaranteed full consideration. This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of re-funding. To review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters and policies, please go to the Penn State website for annual security reports which will also explain how to request a paper 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. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.19. Postdoctoral positions in Gravitational-Wave Physics and Astrophysics at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics, Potsdam, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/01/postdoctoral-positions-in-gr… Deadline: 2019-11-15 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://www.aei.mpg.de/2419655/postdoctoral-positions-acr-division Contact: andre.schirotzek(a)aei.mpg.de The "Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity" (ACR) division at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute, AEI) in Potsdam announces the opening of several postdoc appointments. The postdoctoral positions will be available at different levels, depending on experience and seniority, and can last from 2 to 5 years. The ACR division, led by Alessandra Buonanno, is composed of about 30 scientists, including three permanent research group leaders, Jonathan Gair, Harald Pfeiffer, Jan Steinhoff, and the five-year research group leader Miguel Zumalacarregui (as of January 2020). The division also hosts several long and short-term visitors, and it has ties with the Physics Department at the University of Maryland, the Humboldt University in Berlin, and the University of Potsdam. The ACR division focuses on several aspects of gravitational-wave physics and astrophysics, including (i) theoretical gravitational dynamics and radiation (effective field theory, post-Newtonian and post-Minkowskian expansions, gravitational self-force approach, perturbation theory and effective-one-body formalism), (ii) numerical relativity, most notably simulations of binary black holes and binary neutron stars, (iii) interpretation��and analysis of data from gravitational-wave detectors on the ground (LIGO and Virgo) and in space (LISA), (iv) astrophysics of compact objects, (v) cosmography with gravitational waves from binary systems, (vi) cosmology beyond the standard paradigm (dark energy, dark matter, gravitational lensing), and (vii) tests of strong gravity within General Relativity and alternative gravity theories. Members of the division have the opportunity to join��the LIGO Scientific Collaboration through the group's membership, the LISA Consortium, and also participate to building the science case for third generation (3G) ground-based detectors (Einstein Telescope and Cosmic Explorer). The ACR division has a high-performance computer cluster, Minerva with ~9,500 cores, and a high-throughput computer cluster, Hypatia with ~8,000 cores. Those clusters are used to run numerical-relativity simulations of gravitational-wave sources, and to carry out source modelling and data-analysis studies for current and future gravitational-wave detectors. To apply, please go to https://www.aei.mpg.de/2419655/postdoctoral-positions-acr-division and follow the instructions. The ACR division also offers Max Planck Fellowships to non-German scientists. Information on those fellowships and explanations on how to apply are summarized at https://www.aei.mpg.de/2248863/max-planck-fellowships Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline for full consideration is November 15, 2019. The positions are available as early as Spring 2020, but they can also start later, in Fall 2020. Applications will be considered until all positions are filled. The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics is an equal opportunity 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, or disability. For further information please contact Dr. Andre Schirotzek: andre.schirotzek[AT]aei.mpg.de +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.20. Postdoc position in theoretical particle physics, gravitational physics, and cosmology, Baltimore, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16295 Deadline: 2019-12-01 Location: Baltimore, USA Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/14672 Contact: mhall64[AT]jhu.edu The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Johns Hopkins University invites applications for one or more postdoctoral research positions beginning September 2020 in theoretical particle physics, gravitational physics, and cosmology. The faculty in our group consists of Ibrahima Bah, Emanuele Berti, Marc Kamionkowski, David Kaplan, Jared Kaplan, and Surjeet Rajendran. A Ph.D. in physics is required. Applications should consist of a CV, list of publications, summary of research interests, and three letters of recommendation. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. GRG Topical Collection "The Fuzzball Paradigm" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/09/09/grg-topical-collection-the-f… Additional Information: https://www.springer.com/gp/livingreviews/relativity/news/grg-topical-colle… Call for papers contributing to special article collection We solicit manuscripts on "The Fuzzball Paradigm" for inclusion in a Topical Collection of the journal General Relativity and Gravitation. The fuzzball proposal is a paradigm for black holes. In the conventional picture of a black hole, the region around the horizon is in the vacuum state. In the fuzzball paradigm, string theory effects modify the interior of the black hole up to the horizon scale. The proposal posits that the radiation leaving from a non-extremal fuzzball carries information just like radiation from a piece of burning coal. In recent years, these ideas have been widely explored by a number of authors. This Topical Collection plans to explore the ideas and advances in this area. Topics to be included in this collection include, but are not limited to: - Fuzzball solutions and their properties - D1-D5 CFT - Smooth solutions of alternative theories of gravity - Black Hole information - AdS/CFT and the fuzzball proposal - Classical and quantum properties of black hole microstates Articles with possibly indirect implications for the fuzzball proposal are also welcome. Authors are invited to submit through the website https://www.editorialmanager.com/gerg/. Please indicate that your manuscript is intended for inclusion in the special issue "T.C. : The Fuzzball Paradigm". For preparation, please follow the instructions for authors available at https://www.springer.com/journal/10714 Papers will be published continuously and will appear (as soon as accepted) on the journal website. All submitted papers will be refereed according to the usual high standards of the journal. We look forward to receiving your submission! Samir D. Mathur (Guest Editor), David Turton (Guest Editor), or Amitabh Virmani (GRG Associate Editor). ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Hans-Peter Kuenzle ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16158 Additional Information: It is with great sadness that we inform you of the death of our mentor, colleague, and friend Hans-Peter Kuenzle. Hans passed away on September 12, 2019, in Edmonton, Canada. Hans was born in Kreuzlingen, Switzerland, in 1940. After undergraduate studies at ETH (Zuerich), where one of his mentors was Heinz Hopf, he moved on to King's College London where he received his PhD in 1967 under the supervision of Prof Hermann Bondi. Hans held a postdoctoral appointment at UC Berkeley before joining the University of Alberta in 1970. He was promoted to Full Professor in 1980 and retired from the University of Alberta in 2006. Hans made important contributions in mathematical relativity. He was well-known for his work on the geometric formulation of the Newtonian limit, the uniqueness problem for the static fluid ball, and the Einstein-Yang-Mills equations. His co-discovery of the SU(2) coloured black hole solutions of the static Einstein-Yang-Mills equations was among his best-known and most influential results. Hans is survived by his wife Nicole and their four children. Todd Oliynyk and Eric Woolgar ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. GRG Editor's Choice: recent highlight articles ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/09/26/grg-editors-choice-recent-hi… Additional Information: https://www.springer.com/gp/livingreviews/relativity/grg-editors-choice In each volume of the journal General Relativity and Gravitation (GRG), a few papers are marked as "Editor's Choice". The primary criteria is original, high-quality research that is of wide interest within the community. These recent articles deserves special attention: Shamik Banerjee, "Symmetries of free massless particles and soft theorems", Gen Relativ Gravit (2019) 51: 128. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10714-019-2609-z Pierre Martin-Dussaud, "A primer of group theory for Loop Quantum Gravity and spin-foams", Gen Relativ Gravit (2019) 51: 110. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10714-019-2583-5 Guillaume Bossard and Severin Luest, "Microstate geometries at a generic point in moduli space", Gen Relativ Gravit (2019) 51: 112. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10714-019-2584-4 Joan Garcia i Tormo and Marika Taylor, "One point functions for black hole microstates", Gen Relativ Gravit (2019) 51: 89. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10714-019-2566-6 Please, browse all Editor's Choice articles at: https://www.springer.com/gp/livingreviews/relativity/grg-editors-choice Frank Schulz Publishing Editor GRG ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. Living Reviews in Relativity: "The causal set approach to quantum gravity" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/09/27/living-reviews-in-relativity… Additional Information: https://www.springer.com/gp/livingreviews/relativity The open-access journal Living Reviews in Relativity has published a new review article on 27 September 2019: Sumati Surya, "The causal set approach to quantum gravity", Living Rev Relativ (2019) 22:5 https://doi.org/10.1007/s41114-019-0023-1 Abstract: The causal set theory (CST) approach to quantum gravity postulates that at the most fundamental level, spacetime is discrete, with the spacetime continuum replaced by locally finite posets or "causal sets". The partial order on a causal set represents a proto-causality relation while local finiteness encodes an intrinsic discreteness. In the continuum approximation the former corresponds to the spacetime causality relation and the latter to a fundamental spacetime atomicity, so that finite volume regions in the continuum contain only a finite number of causal set elements. CST is deeply rooted in the Lorentzian character of spacetime, where a primary role is played by the causal structure poset. Importantly, the assumption of a fundamental discreteness in CST does not violate local Lorentz invariance in the continuum approximation. On the other hand, the combination of discreteness and Lorentz invariance gives rise to a characteristic non-locality which distinguishes CST from most other approaches to quantum gravity. In this review we give a broad, semi-pedagogical introduction to CST, highlighting key results as well as some of the key open questions. This review is intended both for the beginner student in quantum gravity as well as more seasoned researchers in the field. Please, visit frequently our relativity channel (https://www.springer.com/gp/livingreviews/relativity) at http://livingreviews.org for other news. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. 10th Australasian Conference on General Relativity and Gravitation (ACGRG10), Wellington, New Zealand 1.2. Sixth International Conference on the Nature and Ontology of Spacetime, Albena, Bulgaria 1.3. School of Astroparticle Physics: "Physics and Astrophysics of Cosmic Rays", Saint Michel l'Observatoire, France 1.4. Minisymposium on Mathematical Perspectives on General Relativity at the Annual DMV meeting 2019, Karlsruhe Germany 1.5. XII Black Holes Workshop, Guimaraes, Portugal 1.6. The Semi-Classical Einstein Equation: Numerical and Analytical Challenges (2nd announcement), Dublin, Ireland 1.7. CoSyne: Cosmological Synergies in the upcoming decade, Paris, France 1.8. 30th Texas Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics (3rd announcement), Portsmouth, UK 2. Jobs 2.1. Postdoctoral positions in Numerical Relativity at the RIT, Rochester, NY, USA 2.2. M.Sc. and Ph.D Students in Theoretical Physics, Lethbridge, Canada 2.3. Full Professorship in Fundamental Physics from Strong Gravity, Nijmegen, The Netherlands 2.4. Postdoc positions in Gravitational Waves and Numerical Relativity, Jena, Germany 2.5. Postdoctoral position in Relativistic Theoretical Astrophysics, Frankfurt, Germany 2.6. Permanent Research Scientist in Gravitational Wave Science at UCLouvain, Belgium 3. News 3.1. Stephen Siklos 3.2. COST GWverse: Exchange of researchers working on gravitational-wave and black hole physics ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. 10th Australasian Conference on General Relativity and Gravitation (ACGRG10), Wellington, New Zealand --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16002 Starting: 2019-12-09 to 2019-12-13 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Additional Information: http://www.asgrg.org/acgrg10/ Contact: asgrg[AT]hotmail.com The next meeting in the biennial series of conferences organised by the��Australasian Society for General Relativity and Gravitation (ASGRG) will be hosted by Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand in the second week of December. There will be a welcome reception on the evening of Monday 9th December, and the scientific program will run from Tuesday 10th to Friday 13th December inclusive. The main campus of Victoria University of Wellington is situated on a hill with a prime view of central Wellington, New Zealand's administrative capital and a city with a population of just over 400,000 on the north coast of the Cook Strait. Popular tourist attractions include the Museum, Zoo, Art Gallery, the Zealandia ecosanctuary, the iconic Cable Car that runs close to the University, and the historic Carter Observatory in the Botanic Garden. The deadline for registration for ACGRG10 is Monday 2 September 2019. The deadline for submission of abstracts is Tuesday 1 October 2019. Further details regarding registration, accommodation, plenary speakers, submission of papers etc, will be available shortly. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. Sixth International Conference on the Nature and Ontology of Spacetime, Albena, Bulgaria --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/08/12/sixth-international-conferen… Starting: 2020-05-11 to 2020-05-14 Location: Albena, Bulgaria Additional Information: http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/conferences/2020/ Contact: 2020conference[aT]minkowskiinstitute.org The Scientific Organizing Committee invites papers from physicists, philosophers of physics and philosophers on any topic related to the nature of spacetime. As there will be no main theme of the sixth spacetime conference the Committee also invites proposals for special session topics. The topics proposed so far are listed at http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/conferences/2020/call.html Depending on the number of colleagues participating in a special session, we plan to publish a volume with the talks presented at the session, which will include constructive criticism and the replies of the authors. Contributed papers in the form of extended abstracts of between one and two pages should be emailed to 2020conference[AT]minkowskiinstitute.org by January 31, 2020. Submissions will be reviewed and notification of acceptance will be sent by February 17, 2020. Scientific Organizing Committee: Dennis Dieks (Utrecht University) Mauro Dorato (University of Rome Three) George F. R. Ellis (University of Cape Town) Robert Geroch (University of Chicago) Eleanor Knox (King's College London) Vesselin Petkov (Minkowski Institute, Montreal) Steven Savitt (University of British Columbia) Anguel Stefanov (Bulgarian Academy of Sciences) James Owen Weatherall (University of California, Irvine) Christian Wuethrich (University of Geneva) Local Organizing Committee: Temenuzhka Ivanova (Albena Congress Center) Milen Milev (Hotel Laguna Garden) Anguel Stefanov (Bulgarian Academy of Sciences) Svetla Petkova (Minkowski Institute Press, Montreal) Vesselin Petkov (Minkowski Institute, Montreal) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. School of Astroparticle Physics: "Physics and Astrophysics of Cosmic Rays", Saint Michel l'Observatoire, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/08/24/physics-and-astrophysics-of-… Starting: 2019-11-25 to 2019-11-30 Location: Saint Michel l'Observatoire, France Additional Information: http://www.cpt.univ-mrs.fr/~cosmo/WEB_EAP_19/index.php Contact: triay[AT]cpt.univ-mrs.fr This is the VIth CNRS thematic School of Astroparticle Physics. It will present an observational and theoretical overview of the physics and astrophysics of cosmic rays, with hands-on training sessions on Cherenkov Telescope Array (CTA) data analysis as well as on CR propagation codes. Particular attention will be given to taking into account statistical and systematic errors in both measures and theoretical models. It will enable current and future actors in the field to understand the various transverse aspects, such as the very great importance of multi-messenger and multi-wavelength observations for understanding the key physical mechanisms in acceleration and transport. Opening up to a broader scientific community, this school aims at bringing together specialists on these topics with the aim of training the next generation of young researchers, in addition to transfer/share skills. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. Minisymposium on Mathematical Perspectives on General Relativity at the Annual DMV meeting 2019, Karlsruhe Germany --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/08/30/minisymposium-on-mathematica… Starting: 2019-09-24 to 2019-08-27 Location: Karlsruhe, Germany Additional Information: https://dmv2019.math.kit.edu/programm/minisymposien/mathematical-perspectiv… Contact: jan.metzger[AT]uni-potsdam.de Dear all, We would like to announce the Minisymposium on Mathematical Perspectives on General Relativity, which will be held as part of the Annual DMV Meeting in Karlsruhe Germany from September 23- September 26 2019. The Minisymposium will take place on Tuesday, September 24 in the morning session from 10-12am and in the afternoon session from 4-6pm. The speakers are: Ye Sle Cha, David Fajman, Alexander Friedrich, Gregory J. Galloway, Melanie Graf, Sophia Jahns, David Maxwell, Martin Reiris Everyone is welcome! For registration refer to the main website of the DMV meeting. Best regards, Carla Cederbaum and Jan Metzger +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. XII Black Holes Workshop, Guimaraes, Portugal --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16085 Starting: 2019-12-19 to 2019-12-20 Location: Guimaraes, Portugal Additional Information: http://w3.math.uminho.pt/bhw19 Contact: bhw2019[AT]math.uminho.pt This is the first announcement for the Black Holes Workshop XII, which will take place in Guimaraes, Portugal, in December 19-20, 2019. From astrophysics to high-energy physics, from information theory to quantum gravity, black holes have acquired an ever increasing role in fundamental physics, and are now part of the terminology of many important branches of observational, theoretical, and mathematical physics. The Black Holes Workshops gather researchers working on physical and mathematical problems of black holes, both in its classical and quantum aspects, as well as their connections to general relativity and gravitation, string theory, cosmology, and astrophysics, and stimulate the interaction between all these fields. The 2019 edition celebrates two decisive dates in the history of general relativity: First, the one hundred years of the deflection of light observations by Eddington, Dyson and collaborators; second, the eighty years of the paper by Oppenheimer and Snyder showing, for the first time, the formation of black holes through gravitational collapse. The Black Holes Workshops are informal meetings. They consist of contributed talks by the participants. There is no registration fee. There will be a social dinner on Thursday, December 19, evening. We kindly invite you to register and submit your contribution at the meeting's webpage http://w3.math.uminho.pt/bhw19. Please forward this message to all interested colleagues. We hope to see you in Guimaraes! On behalf of the organizing committee, A. Garcia-Parrado F. Mena M. P. Ramos +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. The Semi-Classical Einstein Equation: Numerical and Analytical Challenges (2nd announcement), Dublin, Ireland --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16088 Starting: 2019-09-12 to 2019-09-13 Location: Dublin, Ireland Additional Information: https://www.dcu.ie/maths/sceenac.shtml Contact: jacobus.sanders[AT]dcu.ie This is the second (final) announcement for the two-day meeting on "The Semi-Classical Einstein Equation: Numerical and Analytical Challenges" taking place on 12 and 13 September 2019 at Dublin City University (IRE). List of speakers: Marc Casals (CBPF and University College Dublin) Chris Fewster (University of York) Markus Froeb (University of Leipzig) Hanno Gottschalk (University of Wuppertal) Igor Khavkine (Czech Academy of Sciences) Nicola Pinamonti (University of Genoa) Adam Pound (University of Southampton) Helvi Witek (King's College London) Noa Zilberman (Technion) Registration is open until 10 September 2019 on the meeting's website, https://www.dcu.ie/maths/sceenac.shtml . Description: Einstein's Equation is the corner stone of General Relativity, but in the presence of quantum matter it must be modified to make sense. Although the description of gravity as a quantum phenomenon remains very problematic, there is a wide consensus that any theory of quantum gravity should admit a semi-classical limit, where the dynamics is described by the Semi-Classical Einstein Equation (SCEE). Unfortunately this equation is fraught with mathematical difficulties and even the most basic questions about the existence and uniqueness of solutions are difficult to answer, let alone what those solutions might look like. The purpose of this two-day meeting is to bring together experts in relevant numerical and analytical methods, in order to discuss the state of the art and future prospects for solving the Semi-Classical Einstein Equation. A public lecture by Chris Fewster (University of York) will showcase some topics closely related to the theme of the meeting. Organisers: Ko Sanders (Dublin City University) Peter Taylor (Dublin City University) This meeting is funded by the Irish Research Council. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. CoSyne: Cosmological Synergies in the upcoming decade, Paris, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16090 Starting: 2019-12-09 to 2019-12-12 Location: Paris, France Additional Information: https://indico.in2p3.fr/event/19402/overview Contact: mukherje[AT]iap.fr The coming decade of astrophysics and cosmology will be driven by a large number of missions which will explore the cosmos observing the sky through e.g. electromagnetic waves, cosmic and gamma rays, gravitational waves and neutrinos. This will make possible a multi-messenger approach, capitalizing on multiple probes that capture phenomena of the Universe in different observational channels over a large range of redshifts and will open the opportunity to study the synergies between different experiments. The conference will bring researchers working on theoretical aspects, statistical methods and observational cosmology and will discuss the new directions of fundamental physics and cosmological mysteries which can be addressed from these multi-messenger multi-frequency probes. Along with probing the fundamental aspect of gravity, nature of dark energy, properties of dark matter, primordial gravitational waves, neutrino masses and hierarchy, next-generation missions will also be powerful probes to learn about the astrophysical aspects such as the population of black holes, properties of first stars, reionization history of the Universe, galaxy evolution and the interplay between cosmological and astrophysical effects. The meeting will also discuss future statistical tools and machine learning techniques which will be required to make robust measurements from the data which will be available from the upcoming missions on astrophysical gravitational waves, cosmic microwave background, large scale structure, line intensity mapping, supernovae and many others. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. 30th Texas Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics (3rd announcement), Portsmouth, UK --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/08/31/30th-texas-symposium-on-rela… Starting: 2019-12-15 to 2019-12-20 Location: Portsmouth, UK Additional Information: http://texas2019.org/ Contact: texas2019[AT]port.ac.uk 30th Texas Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics Sunday 15 to Friday 20 December 2019 Portsmouth, UK Participants are invited to submit abstracts for presentations in parallel sessions covering topics listed below. Participants can each submit one abstract for consideration under one or more topics, to be selected by the convenor(s) named below for each session. We may create additional parallel sessions where there is sufficient demand. RELATIVITY AT WORK - DISKS, JETS AND MAGNETIC FIELDS - Matt Middleton RELATIVITY AT WORK - NEUTRON STARS - Vanessa Graber RELATIVITY AT WORK - SUPERMASSIVE BACKHOLES, AGN AND QUASARS - Elisa Costantini MESSENGERS - COSMIC RAYS - Gustavo Medina Tanco MESSENGERS - GAMMA RAYS - Emma de Ona-Wilhelmi MESSENGERS - X-RAYS - Paolo d'Avanzo MESSENGERS - NEUTRINOS - Anna Franckowiak GRAVITY - TESTS OF GRAVITY - Leonardo Gualitieri GRAVITY - MODIFIED GRAVITY - Thomas Sotiriou GRAVITY - QUANTUM GRAVITY - Mairi Sakellariadou GRAVITY - NUMERICAL RELATIVITY - Helvi Witek GRAVITATIONAL WAVES - MODELLING AND SOURCES - Matt Duez GRAVITATIONAL WAVES - GROUND BASED EXPERIMENTS - McIver GRAVITATIONAL WAVES - SPACE BASED EXPERIMENTS, PULSAR TIMING - Carlos Sopuerta COSMOLOGY - RE-IRONIZATION - tbc COSMOLOGY - COSMIC MICROWAVE BACKGROUND - Emanuela Dimastrogiovanni COSMOLOGY - EARLY UNIVERSE AND THE ORIGIN OF STRUCTURE - Matteo Fasiello COSMOLOGY - LARGE SCALE STRUCTURE THEORY - Matteo Viel COSMOLOGY - GALAXY SURVEYS, LENSING, SUPERNOVAE - Hendrik Hildebrandt COSMOLOGY - DARK ENERGY, COSMIC CONCORDANCE AND TENSIONS - Lucas Lombriser COSMOLOGY - RELATIVISTIC COSMOLOGICAL SIMULATIONS - Christian Fidler and Jim Mertens Deadline for submission of abstracts is 27th September. We look forward to seeing you in Portsmouth this December! Marco Bruni and David Wands on behalf of the Scientific and Local Organising Committees +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Postdoctoral positions in Numerical Relativity at the RIT, Rochester, NY, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=15991 Deadline: 2020-01-31 Location: Rochester, NY, USA Additional Information: https://ccrg.rit.edu/career/postdoc Contact: manuela[AT]astro.rit.edu Postdoctoral positions in Numerical Relativity 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 interested in working in the areas of modeling and simulation of gravitational waves sources and their electromagnetic counterparts, including binary black holes and neutron stars, and their astrophysical interpretation in the context of the LIGO-Virgo observations. We are also interested in candidates working in relativistic magneto-hydrodynamics simulations of accretion disks around supermassive black hole mergers, and their jet dynamics. 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), Sukanya Chakrabarti, Joshua Faber, Carlos Lousto, Richard O'Shaughnessy, Jason Nordhaus, Yosef Zlochower, John Whelan, and Hans-Peter Bischof, 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 two dedicated 1300 and 1600-core clusters 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: https://ccrg.rit.edu/career 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. Deadline for applications is January 31st, 2020. Starting date can be as early as September, 2020. RIT is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmativeaction. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. M.Sc. and Ph.D Students in Theoretical Physics, Lethbridge, Canada ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/08/07/master-and-ph-d-students-in-… Deadline: 2019-09-15 Location: Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada Additional Information: http://www.uleth.ca/artsci/physics-astronomy/meet-our-faculty-staff Contact: pasquale.bosso(a)uleth.ca Applications are invited from students interested in doing M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics at the Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, under the supervision of Dr. Saurya Das and Dr. Pasquale Bosso, starting January 2020. Potential research topics will be Quantum Gravity Theory and Phenomenology and Foundations of Quantum Mechanics. Applicants for the M.sc. position must have a B.Sc. and those for the Ph.D. position must have an M.Sc. or equivalent in Physics/Theoretical Physics, and have a strong background in its fundamental areas, including General Relativity and basic Quantum Field Theory. Knowledge of advanced topics, such as Quantum Optics and familiarity with computational softwares will be an asset. Please send your Statement of Purpose, CV, Transcripts (scanned/electronic copies are fine), and arrange to send at least three letters of reference directly to: saurya.das[AT]uleth.ca or pasquale.bosso[AT]uleth.ca. Complete applications will be reviewed as and when they are received, until the positions are filled. Graduate students are supported by a combination of teaching and research assistantships and scholarships which is generally sufficient to cover tuition and living expenses. Information about the department, research areas and its graduate program and can be found in: http://www.uleth.ca/artsci/physics-astronomy http://www.uleth.ca/artsci/physics-astronomy/meet-our-faculty-staff http://www.uleth.ca/graduatestudies/ For more information, please send an email to: saurya.das[AT]uleth.ca or pasquale.bosso[AT]uleth.ca Dr. Saurya Das, Dr. Pasquale Bosso Department of Physics and Astronomy University of Lethbridge 4401 University Drive Lethbridge, AB, CANADA T1K 3M4 Email: saurya.das[AT]uleth.ca Equity: University of Lethbridge is committed to diversity and equity in employment. It welcomes applications from all minority and traditionally underrepresented groups. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Full Professorship in Fundamental Physics from Strong Gravity, Nijmegen, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16024 Deadline: 2019-09-16 Location: Nijmegen, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.ru.nl/werken/details/details-vacature-0/?recid=602093 Contact: r.loll[AT]science.ru.nl The High-Energy Physics Department at Radboud University is looking for a full professor in the area of "Fundamental Physics from Strong Gravity", to broaden its current research activities in theoretical particle physics and quantum gravity. The novel, theoretical research line will be dedicated to gravitational phenomena in extreme/nonperturbative regimes and how they elucidate our understanding of the foundations of gravity and spacetime. The successful candidate will complement and strengthen a dynamic and interactive group of (quantum) gravity researchers, consisting of permanent members Renate Loll, Frank Saueressig, Timothy Budd and (from Jan 2020) Beatrice Bonga, part-time members Jan Ambjorn and Bianca Dittrich, as well as postdocs and PhD students. Further gravity-related research is performed in the neighbouring mathematics and astrophysics departments. For more information and details on how to apply, please visit the accompanying URL. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Postdoc positions in Gravitational Waves and Numerical Relativity, Jena, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/08/20/postdoc-positions-in-gravita… Deadline: 2019-10-01 Location: Jena, Germany Additional Information: http://www.tpi.uni-jena.de/~bernuzzi/news-jobs.html Contact: sebastiano.bernuzzi[AT]uni-jena.de Applications are invited for two postdoctoral positions in the field of gravitational waves and numerical relativity at the University of Jena. The positions are associated with the research group of Prof. Sebastiano Bernuzzi at the Theoretical Physics Institute Jena. One position is funded by ERC-StG grant "BinGraSp", the other by Jena FSU. The researchers are expected to work on the broad topic of compact binaries in general relativity, including computational aspects in numerical relativity, gravitational waveform modeling and data-analysis applications. The successful candidates have the opportunity to join the Virgo Collaboration and participate to the LIGO-Virgo gravitational-wave astronomy programme. The group is also part of the computational relativity (CoRe) collaboration. The appointment will be initially for one year with possible extension up to three years. Candidates with experience in analytical and numerical relativity, gravitational-wave modeling and data analysis are particularly encouraged to apply. Please submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae with a list of publications, a brief description of research interests, and a list of three potential referees, who may be contacted separately. Applications should be received by October 1st, 2019, but will be considered until the positions are filled. Starting date can be as early as November 2019 and no later than Spring 2020. Please send applications to: sebastiano.bernuzzi[AT]uni-jena.de Theoretisch-Physikalisches Institut Friedrich-Schiller-Universitaet Jena Max Wien Platz 1 D-07743 Jena, Germany Office 209 Please use the string "Application for PD position - SURNAME NAME" in the email subject and use the PDF format for all your files. More info * Theoretical Physics Institute: https://www.tpi.uni-jena.de/HomePage * Research group: http://www.tpi.uni-jena.de/~bernuzzi +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Postdoctoral position in Relativistic Theoretical Astrophysics, Frankfurt, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/08/21/postdoctoral-position-in-rel… Deadline: 2020-09-30 Location: Frankfurt, Germany Additional Information: https://relastro.uni-frankfurt.de Contact: rezzolla[AT]itp.uni-frankfurt.de The group of Relativistic Theoretical Astrophysics in Frankfurt invites applications for a postdoctoral position in Relativistic Theoretical Astrophysics. Candidates should have a PhD in astrophysics, physics or applied mathematics. Research experience with simulations in numerical relativity, relativistic hydrodynamics and MHD are favourably evaluated. Candidates with knowledge and experience in modelling the electromagnetic emission from merging binaries will be particularly favoured. The successful applicant will be part of an international research group at the Institute for Theoretical Physics at Frankfurt, Germany. Interests of the group span from the modelling of the physics of neutron stars and black holes, to fundamental issues in gravitational physics (https://relastro.uni-frankfurt.de/) Frankfurt am Main is a lively and international city, and Europe's financial center. The application should comprise a CV, a publication list, and a research summary and proposal. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to the address below. Applications will have to be sent by 30.09.2018 for full consideration, but the search will remain open till the optimal candidate is found. The position is initially for two years and can be extended - depending on successful performance and availability of funds - for up to five years. The expected starting date is 01.04.2020, but earlier/later appointments can be negotiated. Applications should be made electronically and sent to: Fr. Astrid Steidl: steidl[AT]itp.uni-frankfurt.de and to rezzolla[AT]itp.uni-frankfurt.de +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Permanent Research Scientist in Gravitational Wave Science at UCLouvain, Belgium ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/08/23/permanent-research-scientist… Deadline: 2019-09-16 Location: Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium Additional Information: https://jobs.uclouvain.be/Personnelscientifique/job/Logisticien-de-recherch… Contact: Giacomo.Bruno[AT]uclouvain.be The Research Institute in Mathematics and Physics (IRMP) at the Universite' catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain) in Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium) is searching for an outstanding research scientist to start a research program in instrumentation for gravitational wave experiments. The position is permanent from day one and is open to candidates of any nationality. The IRMP institute hosts, among others, research on fundamental interactions and cosmology equally strongly on the experimental and theoretical fronts. More than 100 physicists and mathematicians from all over the world currently work at the IRMP. Physicists of the IRMP have strong involvements in particle physics experiments, notably CMS and NA62 at the CERN international laboratory. They have recently joined the Virgo Collaboration at the European Gravitational Observatory (EGO) and are launching a new research program in gravitational wave physics which includes important contributions to the Virgo computing and detection systems. The group will also participate in the construction of a research and development facility, funded by the EU through its Interreg Europe programme, aimed to prepare the construction of the Einstein Telescope project. In the short term, the selected candidate is mostly expected to take a leading role in current and future upgrade projects of the Virgo interferometer and to the activities related to the design and construction of the Einstein Telescope. In the longer term, (s)he will have the possibility to contribute more importantly also to the other instrumentation R&D activities at the institute, like experimental projects in particle physics. The selected candidate will be integrated locally within a group composed of academic staff, postdoctoral researchers, PhD students and technicians. (S)he will benefit from the availability of electronics and optics laboratories as well as a drawing office, clean rooms and a large computing cluster. The selected candidate is expected to collaborate with Belgian and international partners and participate in the dissemination of scientific results. Required qualifications: - PhD degree in physics or engineering; - Minimum 2 years of postdoctoral scientific experience; - Wide experience in the development and use of electronic, optoelectronic and/or optical devices, including the associated controls, proven among others by authorship of scientific publications/presentations in the domain; - Experience in project writing/submission and management/reporting; - Very good knowledge of English; - Team player with excellent communication skills; - Readiness to travel abroad for extended periods. Additional assets: - Experience in laser interferometer gravitational wave experiments. - Good knowledge of French. Otherwise, the selected candidate will be asked to acquire this skill within three years after taking office. For more information, please contact : Prof. Giacomo Bruno : giacomo.bruno[AT]uclouvain.be ; tel: +32 (0)10 473215 To whom at least two letters of recommendation should be sent by email. Applications should be submitted online at the accompanying URL +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Stephen Siklos ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16022 Additional Information: http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/conferences/2020/ I have heard from his daughter Tabitha that Stephen Siklos died on 17 August 2019. He had been a postdoc with me and a co-author of papers and was a personal friend. He was for some years the Director of Studies in Mathematics at Newnham College, Cambridge, and later Senior Tutor at Jesus College, and played a key role in the University's Mathematics Department, coordinating its teaching quality assurance policies. Tabitha wrote "I am sorry to have to tell you the sad news that my father Stephen died peacefully in the early hours of this morning, while he was at home with his family. He had been ill for a few months and he bore his diagnosis and illness with stoicism and with his usual wry humour intact until the very end." ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. COST GWverse: Exchange of researchers working on gravitational-wave and black hole physics ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16058 Additional Information: https://gwverse.tecnico.ulisboa.pt In the context of the European COST Action CA16104 on Gravitational waves, black holes and fundamental physics (GWverse), grants for short term scientific missions (STSMs) are available. We are inviting you to submit proposals for STMSs starting after Nov 1, 2019 and ending before Apr 30, 2020 (applications outside this timeframe will be discarded). This call starts on Sep 1 and closes Oct 15, 2019. All proposals will be reviewed and the results will be announced by Oct 31, 2019. The selection committee will take into account the geographical distribution of host and home institution, matching of funds by the host, the scientific proposal and the experience of the applicant (preference is given to Early Career Investigators). Successful applicants will be expected to join as members of one (or more) of the Action's Working Groups. STSM recipients should acknowledge the COST Action in any publication or talks, through the use of the COST logo and the statement "The authors would like to acknowledge networking support by the COST Action GWverse CA16104". STSMs are a great opportunity for all scientists within the COST Action to exchange visits, nurture collaborations, or develop new ones. Further details are available at the GWverse webpage: https://gwverse.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/stsms/ If you have any question, please contact the STSM Coordinator Andreja Gomboc: andreja.gomboc[at]ung.si ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Probing Effective Theories of Gravity in Strong Fields and Cosmology, Santa Barbara, USA 1.2. 9th International Conference on Gravitation and Cosmology (ICGC), Mohali, India 1.3. 30th Texas Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics (2nd announcement), Portsmouth, UK 1.4. The New Faces of Black Holes, Annapolis, Maryland, USA 1.5. SIGRAV International School 2020, Vietri sul Mare, Italy 1.6. 10th Australasian Conference on General Relativity and Gravitation (ACGRG10), Wellington, New Zealand 2. Jobs 2.1. Visiting Assistant Professor position in Physics/Astronomy at Montclair State University, NJ, USA 2.2. Tenure-track faculty position in Astroparticle Physics at SISSA, Trieste, Italy 2.3. STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellowships, University of Sheffield, UK 2.4. Postdoctoral positions in Numerical Relativity at the RIT, Rochester, NY, USA 3. News 3.1. Special Issue "Quantum Group Symmetry and Quantum Geometry" 3.2. Living Reviews in Relativity: "Testing the nature of dark compact objects: a status report" ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Probing Effective Theories of Gravity in Strong Fields and Cosmology, Santa Barbara, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=15931 Starting: 2020-08-10 to 2020-09-18 Location: Santa Barbara, CA, USA Additional Information: https://www.kitp.ucsb.edu/activities/greft20 Contact: thomas.sotiriou[AT]nottingham.ac.uk Probing Effective Theories of Gravity in Strong Fields and Cosmology KITP, UC Santa Barbara Coordinators: Cora Dvorkin, Ira Rothstein, and Thomas Sotiriou Scientific Advisors: Alessandra Buonanno, Pedro Ferreira, and Steve Giddings There is strong evidence that General Relativity (GR) is only an effective field theory (EFT). While it is often assumed that the energy scale where the EFT breaks down is near the Planck scale and experimentally inaccessible, tantalizing arguments suggest that GR is not a canonical effective theory. In particular, the apparent hints of non-locality in black hole evaporation and the small scale associated with the vacuum energy motivate reconsidering EFT ideas in gravity. Given the wealth of data in current and future high precision cosmological surveys, it is necessary to develop a tool kit of theoretically consistent EFTs for analyzing potential deviations from the predictions of GR. The birth of gravitational wave astronomy opens up other avenues for testing gravity in previously unimaginable ways, enabling the study of higher curvature backgrounds as well as black hole horizon physics. This program is geared towards finding ways to push the boundaries of our knowledge of the EFT of GR by bringing together members of three distinct communities: strong gravity/relativistic astrophysics, cosmology, and EFT. Primary Application Deadline: August 11th 2019. After that date application will continue to be considered in a rolling basis until the program is filled. Please apply through the KITP website (link). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. 9th International Conference on Gravitation and Cosmology (ICGC), Mohali, India --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=15944 Starting: 2019-12-10 to 2019-12-13 Location: Mohali, India Additional Information: http://14.139.227.202/web/icgc2019/index.html Contact: ICGC2019[AT]iisermohali.ac.in International Conference on Gravitation and Cosmology (ICGC) IISER Mohali December 10-13, 2019 The 9th International Conference on Gravitation and Cosmology (ICGC) will be hosted by the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali (IISERM), during December 10 - 13, 2019. ICGC meetings are held once in four years and are organized by the Indian Association for General Relativity and Gravitation. This meeting aims at bringing together active scientists to take stock of present status in Gravitation and Cosmology and exchange ideas, as well as offer young researchers from Indian an opportunity for interaction with experts. The program will have a series of plenary lectures, with parallel workshops and poster sessions. The year 2019 also marks the centenary of Eddington's famous solar eclipse test of General Relativity and the conference will have special lectures to mark this milestone. Please refer to the web-page for information and updates. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. 30th Texas Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics (2nd announcement), Portsmouth, UK --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/07/15/30th-texas-symposium-on-rela… Starting: 2019-12-15 to 2019-12-20 Location: Portsmouth, UK Additional Information: http://texas2019.org/ Contact: texas2019[AT]port.ac.uk 30th Texas Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics Sunday 15 to Friday 20 December 2019 Portsmouth, UK Registration and Call for Abstracts is now open. Abstract submission deadline is 27th September 2019. Early-bird registration fee payment deadline is 25th October. Registration closes 22nd of November. The Texas meetings have covered topics such as black holes, gravitational waves, neutron stars, cosmic rays, dark matter and the early Universe since the first symposium, held in Dallas in 1963. Following the tradition of previous meetings, the 2019 Symposium will cover a broad range of subjects in relativistic astrophysics, including: Gravity: Test of Gravity, Modified Gravity, Quantum Gravity, Numerical Relativity Cosmology: CMB, Reionisation, Early Universe, LSS, Lensing, Supernovae, Dark Energy, Simulations Gravitational Waves: Modelling, Sources, Experiments, Pulsar timing Messengers: Cosmic Rays, Gamma Rays, X-Rays, Neutrinos Relativity At Work: Black holes, AGN, Quasars, Neutron stars, Discs, Jets & Magnetic Fields Invited Speakers Antony Lewis (University of Sussex, UK) Astrid Eichorn (University of Southern Denmark & Heidelberg University, Germany) Chris Reynolds (University of Cambridge, UK) Claudia De Rham (Imperial College London, UK) Dany Page (National Autonomous University, Mexico) Elena Gallo (University of Michigan, USA) Elena Rossi (Leiden University, Netherlands) Elisa Resconi (Technical University Munich, Germany) Elisabeth Krause (University of Arizona, USA) Giovanni Losurdo (INFN Pisa, Italy) Juan Garcia-Bellido (University of Madrid, Spain) Luciano Rezzolla (University of Frankfurt, Germany) Martin Lemoine (IAP, France) Rennan Barkana (Tel Aviv University, Israel) Takahiro Tanaka (Kyoto University, Japan) Tanja Hinderer (University of Amsterdam, Netherlands) Tom Giblin (Kenyon College Ohio, USA) Ulisses Barres de Almeida (CBPF, Brazil) We look forward to seeing you in Portsmouth this December! Marco Bruni and David Wands on behalf of the Scientific and Local Organising Committees +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. The New Faces of Black Holes, Annapolis, Maryland, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/07/18/the-new-faces-of-black-holes/ Starting: 2019-11-11 to 2019-11-13 Location: Annapolis, Maryland, USA Additional Information: https://jsi.astro.umd.edu/conferences/2019-jsi-workshop Contact: suvi[AT]astro.umd.edu The Joint Space-Science Institute is pleased to announce the 2019 JSI Workshop: "The New Faces of Black Holes". The workshop will be held on November 11-13, 2019 in historic Annapolis, Maryland. Workshop topics will include: GRAVITATIONAL WAVES FROM BLACK HOLES * Ground-based; LIGO/Virgo/KAGRA O3 and beyond * Space-based; LISA * Pulsar timing arrays TIME DOMAIN ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS * Tidal Disruption Events * Reverberation Mapping * LISA EM Counterparts, evidence for binary SMBHs * AGN Variability (changing-look quasars, QPOs, etc.) EVENT HORIZON TELESCOPE AND HIGH-RESOLUTION IMAGING * What have we learned from current EHT analysis? * What will we learn from EHT in the future? * Gravity VLT results on SgrA* and 3C273 * Dynamical Black Hole Mass Measurements INVITED SPEAKERS: Aaron Barth (UC Irvine), Misty Bentz (Georgia State), Emanuele Berti (JHU), Laura Blecha (Florida), Jason Dexter (CU Boulder), Frank Eisenhauer (MPE), Mike Eracleous (Penn State), Ben Farr (Oregon), Vincent Fish (MIT/Haystack), Evan Hall (MIT), Michael Johnson (CfA), Chelsea MacLeod (CfA), Maura McLaughlin (WVU), Lia Medeiros (Princeton), Krista Smith (Stanford), Nick Stone (Hebrew U.), Sjoert van Velzen (NYU/UMD) The program will also feature contributed talks and posters. More information will be posted at the workshop web site, https://jsi.astro.umd.edu/conferences/2019-jsi-workshop, and registration will open soon. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. SIGRAV International School 2020, Vietri sul Mare, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=15974 Starting: 2020-02-03 to 2020-02-07 Location: Vietri sul Mare, Italy Additional Information: https://agenda.infn.it/e/sigravschool2020 Contact: fulvio.ricci[AT]roma1.infn.it The school, organised by the Italian Society of General Relativity and Gravitation (SIGRAV), aims at providing robust and deep knowledge of General Relativity and its possible modifications, with particular attention to phenomenological consequences in astrophysics and in cosmology. The School is intended for PhD students and young post-docs and it is based on four courses: a) General Relativity and its Modifications - Lecturer: Lavinia Heisenberg (ETH, Zurich) b)Testing Gravity - Lecturer: Paolo Pani (Sapienza University of Rome) c) Cosmology beyond General Relativity - Lecturer: Tessa Baker (Oxford University) d) Cosmological Perturbation Theory and Structure Formation - Lecturer: Sabino Matarrese (University of Padova) Students are requested to attend all lectures and seminars. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. 10th Australasian Conference on General Relativity and Gravitation (ACGRG10), Wellington, New Zealand --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16002 Starting: 2019-12-09 to 2019-12-13 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Additional Information: http://www.asgrg.org/acgrg10/ Contact: asgrg[AT]hotmail.com The next meeting in the biennial series of conferences organised by the��Australasian Society for General Relativity and Gravitation (ASGRG) will be hosted by Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand in the second week of December. There will be a welcome reception on the evening of Monday 9th December, and the scientific program will run from Tuesday 10th to Friday 13th December inclusive. The main campus of Victoria University of Wellington is situated on a hill with a prime view of central Wellington, New Zealand's administrative capital and a city with a population of just over 400,000 on the north coast of the Cook Strait. Popular tourist attractions include the Museum, Zoo, Art Gallery, the Zealandia ecosanctuary, the iconic Cable Car that runs close to the University, and the historic Carter Observatory in the Botanic Garden. The deadline for registration for ACGRG10 is Monday 2 September 2019. The deadline for submission of abstracts is Tuesday 1 October 2019. Further details regarding registration, accommodation, plenary speakers, submission of papers etc, will be available shortly. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Visiting Assistant Professor position in Physics/Astronomy at Montclair State University, NJ, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/07/11/visiting-assistant-professor… Deadline: 2019-08-01 Location: Montclair, NJ, USA Additional Information: https://www.montclair.edu/physics-astronomy/2019/07/11/opening-for-visiting… Contact: marc.favata[AT]montclair.edu The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Montclair State University has an opening for a 1-year Visiting Assistant Professor. The position is primarily instructional and must begin on September 1, 2019. We expect to conduct a tenure-track search in the fall, and we hope to attract a candidate who will also be competitive in that search. (In the past, we have made hires from our visiting faculty.) If interested, please submit your application by August 1, 2019 for full consideration. Full details can be found at the URL above. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Tenure-track faculty position in Astroparticle Physics at SISSA, Trieste, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/07/15/tenure-track-faculty-positio… Deadline: 2019-09-02 Location: Trieste, Italy Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/14036 Contact: ullio[AT]sissa.it The Astroparticle Physics group at the Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati (SISSA) in Trieste, Italy, invites expressions of interest for a faculty position from outstanding candidates with a strong astroparticle theoretical research record on cosmological implications of beyond standard model physics, including research on baryogenesis/leptogenesis scenarios, phase transitions, axion physics, early universe tests of fundamental interactions. The appointment procedure will be activated at the assistant professor, tenure-track, level. The successful candidate is expected to work as an independent principal investigator, promoting and leading research activities to complement the current expertise of the SISSA groups in Particle Astrophysics, Gravitation Theory and Cosmology, as well as to attract external funds, take an active part in the SISSA PhD teaching programme and supervise graduate students. The deadline for receipt of the expressions of interest, in English and only via Academic Jobs Online, is September 2, 2019. They should include: - Curriculum Vitae with a complete publication list and the names of at least three referees. - Description of current research interests. - List of ten publications of greatest interest for the selection. The International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA) is a leading research and training institution (PhD School) based on the beautiful sea coast of Trieste in Italy. It offers first rate facilities (also for High Performance Computing) and has close relations with the other scientific institutions in the area. In particular, together with the National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF), the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), the National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN), SISSA is a founding member and supports the Institute for Fundamental Physics of the Universe (IFPU), Trieste, a newly born institute aiming at hosting and promoting a vigorous and innovative multi-disciplinary research program focused on investigating the fundamental laws of Nature under a Cosmological and Astrophysical perspective. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellowships, University of Sheffield, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=15977 Deadline: 2019-08-12 Location: Sheffield, United Kingdom Additional Information: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/maths/about/jobs Contact: E.Winstanley[AT]sheffield.ac.uk The School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Sheffield is intending to support two applications for the Ernest Rutherford Fellowship in 2019/20. These are five-year fellowships awarded by the Science and Technology Facilities Council. It is the current policy of the Faculty of Science at the University of Sheffield that all successful applicants will be offered an open-ended academic position at the end of their Fellowship. Details about the Ernest Rutherford Fellowships, and the Faculty of Science's policy on long-term Research Fellows can be found on the following websites: https://stfc.ukri.org/funding/fellowships/ernest-rutherford-fellowship/ https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/faculty/science/research/independent-research-f… Applications in the areas of Gravitation and Cosmology, and Solar and Solar-Terrestial Physics will be particularly welcomed. Expressions of interest should be sent before midday on Monday 12th August to Professor Tom Bridgeland at the address t.bridgeland[AT]sheffield.ac.uk. These should include a full CV (a research proposal is not necessary at this stage). The internal selection process will be completed by Monday 19 August, and the Fellowship application must be received by the STFC before Thursday 26 September. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Postdoctoral positions in Numerical Relativity at the RIT, Rochester, NY, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=15991 Deadline: 2020-01-31 Location: Rochester, NY, USA Additional Information: https://ccrg.rit.edu/career/postdoc Contact: manuela[AT]astro.rit.edu Postdoctoral positions in Numerical Relativity 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 interested in working in the areas of modeling and simulation of gravitational waves sources and their electromagnetic counterparts, including binary black holes and neutron stars, and their astrophysical interpretation in the context of the LIGO-Virgo observations. We are also interested in candidates working in relativistic magneto-hydrodynamics simulations of accretion disks around supermassive black hole mergers, and their jet dynamics. 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), Sukanya Chakrabarti, Joshua Faber, Carlos Lousto, Richard O'Shaughnessy, Jason Nordhaus, Yosef Zlochower, John Whelan, and Hans-Peter Bischof, 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 two dedicated 1300 and 1600-core clusters 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: https://ccrg.rit.edu/career 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. Deadline for applications is January 31st, 2020. Starting date can be as early as September, 2020. RIT is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmativeaction. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Special Issue "Quantum Group Symmetry and Quantum Geometry" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/07/11/special-issue-quantum-group-… Additional Information: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/symmetry/special_issues/Quantum_Group_Symmetry… Dear Colleagues, Quantum groups appeared during the eighties as the underlying algebraic symmetries of several two-dimensional integrable models. They are noncommutative generalizations of Lie groups endowed with a Hopf algebra structure, and the possibility of defining noncommutative spaces that are covariant under quantum group (co)actions soon provided a fruitful link with noncommutative geometry. At the same time, when quantum group analogues of the Lie groups of spacetime symmetries (Galilei, Poincare' and (anti-) de Sitter) were constructed, they attracted the attention of quantum gravity researchers. In fact, they provided a possible mathematical framework to model the "quantum" geometry of space-time and the quantum deformations of its kinematical symmetries at the Planck scale, where nontrivial features are expected to arise because of the interplay between gravity and quantum theory. This Special Issue is open to contributions dealing with any of the many facets of quantum group symmetry and their generalizations. On the more formal side, possible topics include the theory of Poisson-Lie groups and Poisson homogeneous spaces as the associated semiclassical objects; Hopf algebras; the classification of quantum groups and spaces, their representation theory and its connections with q-special functions; the construction of noncommutative differential calculi; and the theory of quantum bundles. On application side, possible topics are: classical and quantum integrable models with quantum group invariance; the applications of quantum groups in different (2+1) quantum gravity contexts (like combinatorial quantisation, state sum models or spin foams); and quantum kinematical groups and their noncommutative spacetimes in connection with deformed special relativity and quantum gravity phenomenology. Prof. Angel Ballesteros Dr. Giulia Gubitosi Prof. Francisco J. Herranz Guest Editors ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Living Reviews in Relativity: "Testing the nature of dark compact objects: a status report" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/07/25/living-reviews-in-relativity… Additional Information: https://www.springer.com/gp/livingreviews/relativity The open-access journal Living Reviews in Relativity has published a new review article on 8 July 2019: Vitor Cardoso and Paolo Pani, "Testing the nature of dark compact objects: a status report", Living Rev Relativ (2019) 22:4 https://doi.org/10.1007/s41114-019-0020-4 Abstract: Very compact objects probe extreme gravitational fields and may be the key to understand outstanding puzzles in fundamental physics. These include the nature of dark matter, the fate of spacetime singularities, or the loss of unitarity in Hawking evaporation. The standard astrophysical description of collapsing objects tells us that massive, dark and compact objects are black holes. Any observation suggesting otherwise would be an indication of beyond-the-standard-model physics. Null results strengthen and quantify the Kerr black hole paradigm. The advent of gravitational-wave astronomy and precise measurements with very long baseline interferometry allow one to finally probe into such foundational issues. We overview the physics of exotic dark compact objects and their observational status, including the observational evidence for black holes with current and future experiments. Please, visit frequently our relativity channel (https://www.springer.com/gp/livingreviews/relativity) at http://livingreviews.org for other news. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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