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1. Conferences
1.1 Hot topics in Modern Cosmology – Spontaneous Workshop VI
1.2 21st Midwest Relativity Meeting (2nd Announcement)
2. Jobs
2.1 Postdoc position in theoretical physics at Bremen, Germany
2.2 Postdoc position in theoretical physics at Oldenburg, Germany
2.3 Caltech postdoctoral positions in theoretical aspects of gravitational-wave science
2.4 PhD positions in gravitational physics in Germany and Denmark
2.5 Associate Professor in Theoretical Physics in Norway
2.6 CITA Postdoctoral Fellows and National Fellows
2.7 Faculty position in theoretical astrophysics at the University of Illinois
2.8 Post-doc in Fundamental Gravitational Theory at Penn State
2.9 Postdoctoral position in GR, HEP, black-hole physics at Lisbon
2.10 Faculty position in Astrophysics at Purdue University
2.11 Tenure Track in Gravitational-wave Astronomy and Astrophysics at Cal State Fullerton
2.12 Post-doc position and PhD studentships in cosmology at University of Auckland
3. News
3.1 hyperspace@aei is two years old
3.2 Living Reviews in Relativity: "The Motion of Point Particles in Curved Spacetime" (update)
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1. Conferences
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1.1 Hot topics in Modern Cosmology – Spontaneous Workshop VI
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2011/09/22/hot-topics-in-modern-cosmology-spon…
Starting Mon, May 07, 2012 to Sat, May 12, 2012
Location: Cargèse, France
Additional Information: http://www.cpt.univ-mrs.fr/~cosmo/SW_2012/SW6.html
Spontaneous Workshop (SW) brings together specialists on recent insights in Particle Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology. The aim is to stimulate debates on common topics in views of providing us with innovating ideas. The workshop’s organization is based on an optimal number of concise presentations and enough space for discussions on emergent problems in order to favour interactions among participants.
The workshop will be organized on 7 - 12 May 2012, in Cargèse, France.
SW6 topics includes:
- Cosmological parameters – Anomalies in CMB
- Baryon and Lepton number violation, CP violation
- LHC and Dark Matter - Astroparticle Physics
- Neutrino Cosmology
- Baryogenesis and Leptogenesis - Cosmic antimatter
- Inflation - Dark Energy – Modified Gravity
- Cosmological Large Scale Structures, Magnetic Fields
- Gravitational waves of Cosmological and Astrophysical origin
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1.2 21st Midwest Relativity Meeting (2nd Announcement)
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2011/09/12/21st-midwest-relativity-meeting-2/
Starting Fri, Nov 04, 2011 to Sat, Nov 05, 2011
Location: Urbana, IL, USA
Additional Information: http://conferences.physics.illinois.edu/midwestrelativity/
This is the Second Announcement for the 21st Midwest Relativity Meeting that will be held Friday and Saturday, November 4 and 5, 2011 at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The format of the meeting will follow previous regional meetings, where all participants may present a talk of approximately 10-15 minutes, depending on the total number of talks. We intend for the meeting to cover a broad range of topics in gravitation physics, including classical and quantum gravity, numerical relativity, relativistic astrophysics, cosmology, compact objects, gravitational waves and experimental gravity. As this is a regional meeting, many of the participants will be from the greater United States Midwest and Canada, but researchers and students from other areas are also welcome.
The registration deadline is October 14, 2011 and the scientific program will become available shortly after. To register, and for more information, visit the conference website.
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2. Jobs
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2.1 Postdoc position in theoretical physics at Bremen, Germany
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2011/09/30/postdoc-position-in-bremen-germany/
Institution: Bremen, Germany
Deadline: Tue, Nov 15, 2011
Additional Information: http://www.models-of-gravity.org
Open postdoc position
The DFG Research Training Group "Models of Gravity" invites applications for a
Postdoc position in Theoretical Physics, salary group (Entgeltgruppe) 13 TV-L, to be appointed on April 1st 2012. The position which is located at ZARM, University Bremen, is limited up to two years.
The Research Training Group consists of gravity groups working at the Universities of Bremen, Oldenburg, Bielefeld, Hannover, Copenhagen, as well as at the Jacobs University Bremen. We intend to obtain a better understanding of Einstein's General Relativity and of generalised theories of gravity as given by, e.g., string theory. These investigations are also related to observations. More information can be found on the website www.models-of-gravity.org
Responsibilities and Duties:
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to continue her/his academic career in theoretical physics in the area of gravitational physics. She/he is expected to contribute to the teaching programme of the Research Training Group.
Employment conditions:
The applicant is required to have a PhD in Mathematics or Physics and should have strong expertise in General Relativity and analytic methods applied to nonlinear problems.
The University Bremen aims, in particular, to promote women within the scope of the statutory provisions and, hence, emphatically invites qualified women to apply for this position. Severely disabled applicants are given preferential consideration in the event of equal qualification. Applicants with a migration background are highly welcome.
For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Claus Laemmerzahl.
Application:
The application with a curriculum vitae, certifications, a description of the scientific interest, a conception of the own career, and a list of publications should be sent as one single pdf document via e-mail to
Prof. Dr. Claus Laemmerzahl
ZARM
University Bremen
Phone: +49(0)421-218-8687
claus.laemmerzahl[AT]zarm.uni-bremen.de
www.zarm.uni-bremen.de/
Also two letters of reference should be sent. Closing date is November 15, 2011.
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2.2 Postdoc position in theoretical physics at Oldenburg, Germany
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2011/09/30/postdoc-position-in-oldenburg-germa…
Institution: Oldenburg
Deadline: Tue, Nov 15, 2011
Additional Information: http://www.models-of-gravity.org
Open postdoc position
The DFG Research Training Group "Models of Gravity" invites applications for a
Postdoc position in Theoretical Physics, salary group (Entgeltgruppe) 13 TV-L, to be appointed on April 1st 2012. The position which is located at the University Oldenburg is limited up to two years.
The Research Training Group consists of gravity groups working at the Universities of Bremen, Oldenburg, Bielefeld, Hannover, Copenhagen, as well as at the Jacobs University Bremen. We intend to obtain a better understanding of Einstein's General Relativity and of generalised theories of gravity as given by, e.g., string theory. These investigations are also related to observations. More information can be found on the website www.models-of-gravity.org
Responsibilities and Duties:
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to continue her/his academic career in theoretical physics in the area of gravitational physics. She/he is expected to contribute to the teaching programme of the Research Training Group.
Employment conditions:
The applicant is required to have a PhD in Mathematics or Physics and should have strong expertise in General Relativity and numerical solutions of the Einstein field equations.
The University Oldenburg aims, in particular, to promote women within the scope of the statutory provisions and, hence, emphatically invites qualified women to apply for this position. Severely disabled applicants are given preferential consideration in the event of equal qualification. Applicants with a migration background are highly welcome.
For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Jutta Kunz.
Application:
The application with a curriculum vitae, certifications, a description of the scientific interest, a conception of the own career, and a list of publications should be sent as one single pdf document via e-mail to
Prof. Dr. Jutta Kunz
Department of Physics
Carl von Ossietzky-University Oldenburg
Phone: 0441-798-3184
jutta.kunz[AT]uni-oldenburg.de
http://www.physik.uni-oldenburg.de/
Also two letters of reference should be sent. Closing date is November 15, 2011.
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2.3 Caltech postdoctoral positions in theoretical aspects of gravitational-wave science
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2011/09/29/caltech-postdoctoral-positions-in-t…
Institution: Pasadena, CA, USA
Deadline: Thu, Dec 01, 2011
Additional Information: http://www.tapir.caltech.edu
CALTECH POSTDOCTORAL AND SENIOR POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS IN THEORETICAL ASPECTS OF GRAVITATIONAL-WAVE SCIENCE, INCLUDING NUMERICAL RELATIVITY AND RELATIVISTIC ASTROPHYSICS
The California Institute of Technology invites applications for postdoctoral and senior postdoctoral appointments in theoretical aspects of gravitational-wave science.
These positions are for researchers in any of the three focus areas of our group:
1) NUMERICAL RELATIVITY and COMPUTATIONAL RELATIVISTIC ASTROPHYSICS
[Christian Ott, Mark Scheel, Bela Szilagyi] including a strong collaboration with the Cornell, CITA, and WSU groups. Systems and phenomena studied include compact binaries (BH/BH, NS/BH, NS/NS) as well as stellar collapse and supernova explosions.
2) GRAVITATIONAL-WAVE SOURCE ANALYSIS, DATA ANALYSIS, AND ASTROPHYSICS
[Yanbei Chen, Christian Ott, Sterl Phinney, Kip Thorne, Curt Cutler, Michele Vallisneri].
This effort has close ties to the Caltech theoretical astrophysics and observational astronomy programs, to the Caltech numerical relativity group, to the LIGO Laboratory, the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and to the JPL gravitational-wave group.
3) GRAVITATIONAL-WAVE DETECTORS
[Yanbei Chen, Kip Thorne]
This involves the application of quantum measurement and quantum control theory to advanced gravitational-wave detectors, as well as the formulation of experimental tests of quantum mechanics that can be performed on these detectors. This research is carried out in collaboration or interaction with members of the LIGO Lab, and other Caltech research groups, including those led by H. Jeff Kimble and Michael Roukes, and the Caltech Institute for Quantum Information, http://www.iqi.caltech.edu, and the Moscow University research group of Vladimir Braginsky, Farid Khalili, Sergei Vyatchanin, Stefan Danilishin and Sergey Strigin.
These three research programs are embedded in Caltech's TAPIR group (Theoretical Astrophysics Including Relativity), http://www.tapir.caltech.edu and are associated with the Caltech/JPL Association for Gravitational WaveResearch, http://www.its.caltech.edu/~cajagwr/.
By a single application one can be considered for Caltech's Prize Postdoctoral Fellowships in Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics, including Relativity [see http://www.pma.caltech.edu/GSR/fellowtheory.html] and for regular postdoctoral and senior postdoctoral positions.
The application deadline is December 1, though late applications will continue to be considered until all positions are filled.
PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATIONS VIA THE WEB at the following website, until that website closes: http://www.beatricia.caltech.edu/astro-theoretical/apply.html
Under Research Interests, please choose the button "Gravitational Physics" and/or "Astrophysics"
Later applications should be sent to JoAnn Boyd, joann[AT]tapir.caltech.edu.
Application materials should include curriculum vitae with email address and with citizenship indicated, bibliography of publications (with refereed articles identified), web locations of manuscripts not yet published, and a description of the desired research directions. Please ensure that at least three letters of recommendation are provided by the writers via the web at http://www.eas.caltech.edu/search/theo-astro/references before the website closes, or to joann[AT]tapir.caltech.edu afterwards.
Caltech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Veterans, and Disabled Persons are encouraged to apply.
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2.4 PhD positions in gravitational physics in Germany and Denmark
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2011/09/29/phd-positions-in-gravitational-phys…
Institution: Bremen, Oldenburg, Bielefeld - Germany
Deadline: Tue, Nov 15, 2011
Additional Information: http://www.models-of-gravity.org
The DFG Research Training Group "Models of Gravity" invites applications for 11 positions
Research Assistant, Salary Group (Entgeltgruppe) 13 TV-L – 66%, to be appointed on April 1st 2012. The positions are limited up to three years.
The Research Training Group consists of gravity groups working at the Universities of Bremen, Oldenburg, Bielefeld, Hannover, Copenhagen, as well as at the Jacobs University Bremen. We intend to obtain a better understanding of Einstein's General Relativity and of generalised theories of gravity as given by, e.g., string theory. These investigations are also related to observations. More information can be found on the website http://www.models-of-gravity.org
Responsibilities and Duties:
The successful applicants will have the opportunity to work towards a doctoral degree in Gravitational Physics. They are expected to contribute to the teaching programme of the Research Training Group.
Employment conditions:
To qualify for the position, applicants must hold a Master's degree or a Diploma in Physics, Mathematics or any other relevant discipline, with an above-average success in the present courses of studies. For qualified candidates with a Bachelor's degree also a fast-track program is applicable. We expect high dedication and teamwork.
All participating universities aim, in particular, to promote women within the scope of the statutory provisions and, hence, emphatically invite qualified women to apply for these positions. Severely disabled applicants are given preferential consideration in the event of equal qualification. Applicants with a migration background are highly welcome.
For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Claus Laemmerzahl or Prof. Dr. Jutta Kunz.
Application:
The application with a curriculum vitae, certifications, a description of the scientific interest, a conception of the own career, and, if applicable, a list of publications should be sent as one single pdf document via e-mail to
Prof. Dr. Claus Laemmerzahl
ZARM
University Bremen
Phone: 0421-218-8687
claus.laemmerzahl[AT]zarm.uni-bremen.de
http://www.zarm.uni-bremen.de
or
Prof. Dr. Jutta Kunz
Institute for Physics
Carl von Ossietzky-University Oldenburg
Phone: 0441-798-3184
jutta.kunz[AT]uni-oldenburg.de
http://www.physik.uni-oldenburg.de/
Also two letters of reference should be sent. Closing date is November 15, 2011.
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2.5 Associate Professor in Theoretical Physics in Norway
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2011/09/28/associate-professor-in-theoretical-…
Institution: Stavanger, Norway
Deadline: Sun, Oct 23, 2011
Additional Information: http://www.uis.no/about_us/vacant_positions/article57556-88.html
The University of Stavanger invites applications for a position as Associate Professor of Physics at the Faculty of Science and Technology in the Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, beginning 01.08.2012. The position is in Theoretical Physics.
The responsibilities comprise research, supervision, teaching, student assessment related to the field above and administration. The education required for the position is PhD in Theoretical Physics, or corresponding competence.
More information is available on the website.
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2.6 CITA Postdoctoral Fellows and National Fellows
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2011/09/26/cita-postdoctoral-fellows-national-…
Institution: Toronto; various universities in Canada
Deadline: Tue, Nov 15, 2011
Additional Information: http://www.cita.utoronto.ca
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS
Postdoctoral research fellowships beginning September 1, 2012 are being offered at the Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics (CITA). A Ph.D. in any field of theoretical astrophysics is required. Fellows are expected to carry out original research in theoretical astrophysics under the general supervision of the permanent faculty whose interests include: Cosmology, interstellar matter, star and planet formation, solar physics, high energy astrophysics, numerical relativity and gravitational waves.
We only accept electronic submissions. Visit the CITA website at: http://www.cita.utoronto.ca for application instructions. Applicants will be asked to submit a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and arrange for three letters of recommendation. The deadline for applications and all letters of recommendation is November 15, 2011.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POSITIONS
CITA is a national centre for theoretical astrophysics located at the University of Toronto. CITA expects to offer one or more Research Associate positions of three to five years duration. The start date will be September 1, 2012. Applicants should have an excellent research record in astrophysics and postdoctoral experience. Funds will be available for travel and other research expenses. The primary duty is to carry out original research in theoretical astrophysics, but Research Associates are also expected to work with postdoctoral fellows and to assist with the administration of the Institute. All applicants for these positions are also considered automatically for postdoctoral fellowships.
We only accept electronic submissions. Visit the CITA website at: http://www.cita.utoronto.ca for application instructions. Applicants will be asked to submit a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and arrange for three letters of recommendation. The deadline for applications and all letters of recommendation is November 15, 2011.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
This is an international search. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
NATIONAL POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS
CITA is a national centre for theoretical astrophysics located at the University of Toronto. As part of its mandate to promote research throughout Canada, the Institute provides partial support for postdoctoral fellows working in theoretical astrophysics or closely related fields at Canadian universities other than the University of Toronto, through its National Fellows Program.
The responsibility for identifying and nominating potential CITA National Fellows who will work at a given university lies with the faculty at that university. Only faculty at Canadian universities may submit nominations. The deadline for these nominations November 15, 2011 for fellowships to start in September 2012. Please check with the nominating institution for their internal deadlines.
If you are interested in applying for National Fellowships at other universities in Canada, please contact any of the following faculty by email or check department websites for further research and application details:
Professor Alan Coley, Dalhouisie University (aac[AT]mathstat.dal.ca)
Professor Hough Couchman, McMaster University (couchman[AT]mcmaster.ca)
Professor Andrei Frolov, Simon Fraser University (http://www.sfu.ca/physics/cosmology/)
Professor Falk Herwig, University of Victoria (fherwig[AT]uvic.ca)
Professor Natasha Ivanova, University of Alberta (http://www.ualberta.ca/~ivanova1/)
Professor Luis Lehner, University of Guelph (llehner[AT]uoguelph.ca)
Professor Eric Poisson, University of Guelph (epoisson[AT]uoguelph.ca)
Professor Douglas Scott, University of British Columbia (http://www.astro.ubc.ca/citafellow.html)
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2.7 Faculty position in theoretical astrophysics at the University of Illinois
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2011/09/22/faculty-position-in-theoretical-ast…
Institution: Urbana, IL, USA
Deadline: Thu, Dec 01, 2011
Additional Information: http://jobs.illinois.edu
The Department of Physics invites applicants for a full-time tenured and tenure-track position in theoretical astrophysics, with an emphasis on gravitation physics or cosmology. The start date is as early as August 16, 2012. A Ph.D., or equivalent, is required along with the ability to teach effectively at both undergraduate and graduate levels and to conduct a vigorous and significant research program in contemporary astrophysics. The successful applicant will be joining a department with active programs in both observational and theoretical astronomy and astrophysics. Salary will be competitive and rank will be commensurate with qualifications. For full consideration, applications should be received by December 1, 2011, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
To apply for this position, please create a candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a brief description of research and teaching interests and plans, and the names of three people who can provide letters of recommendation by December 1, 2011. Please contact Margie Gamel at 217-333-3762 or mgamel[AT]illinois.edu for further inquiries or questions.
Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. (http://www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu)
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2.8 Post-doc in Fundamental Gravitational Theory at Penn State
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2011/09/20/post-doctoral-scholar/
Institution: University Park, PA, USA
Deadline: Sun, Dec 25, 2011
Additional Information: http://igc.psu.edu/index.php
The Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos expects openings for post-doctoral positions starting fall 2012 in the areas of cosmology, general relativity and quantum gravity. The initial appointment will be for one year and is expected to be renewed for another year subject to satisfactory progress and availability of funds. In exceptional cases it has been renewed also for a third year.
The gravitational theory group faculty consists of Abhay Ashtekar, Martin Bojowald, Murat Gunaydin, Radu Roiban and Sarah Shandera. In addition Professors Roger Penrose, Jerzy Lewandowski, Alejandro Corichi and Stephon Alexander hold visiting appointments at the Institute. Successful candidates will be encouraged to interact also with mathematicians in the Center for Fundamental Theory and with members of the Center for Theoretical and Observational Cosmology. During the current academic year, the Institute has approximately 20 post-docs (including Drs. Ivan Agullo, Marco Chiodaroli, Alok Laddha, Elena Magliaro, Przemyslaw Malkiewicz, William Nelson, Claudio Perini, Dmytro Volin in Fundamental Theory). For further information on the Institute, see http://www.gravity.psu.edu/
Current areas of research include loop quantum gravity, mathematical, conceptual as well as phenomenological issues in cosmology, black hole dynamics, interface of analytical and numerical quantum gravity, supergravity and gravitational aspects of string theory and non-commutative geometry. In particular, ideas from both loop quantum gravity and string theory are being applied to fundamental problems of cosmology, analysis of singularity resolution and the issue of information loss. More generally, the Institute provides a rare forum for stimulating exchanges of ideas between different approaches to quantum gravity.
Interested candidates should send a CV, a publication list and a statement of research interests/plans and arrange to have three recommendation letters sent directly to:
Mrs. Randi Neshteruk
IGC Post-Doc Applications
The Pennsylvania State University
104 Davey Lab #258
University Park, PA 16802-6300, USA
E-mail applications and letters of reference will be accepted provided the material is included as PDF file attachments. They should be sent to igc-applications[AT]gravity.psu.edu
The deadline for receipt of all application material is December 25, 2011. Penn State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer
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2.9 Postdoctoral position in GR, HEP, black-hole physics at Lisbon
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2011/09/20/postdoctoral-position-in-general-re…
Institution: Lisbon, Portugal
Deadline: Sat, Dec 31, 2011
Additional Information: http://blackholes.ist.utl.pt/
The Centro Multidisciplinar de Astrofísica (CENTRA) invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the area of General Relativity, High Energy physics and black hole physics, including Numerical Relativity. The appointment is for two years, subject to funding renewal and satisfactory performance. Funds for one additional (third) year are possible.
A tentative date for the appointment is 1st Mar, 2012 (with possible variations to be agreed upon with the successful applicant). All candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Physics.
The Centro Multidisciplinar de Astrofísica (CENTRA) is a research centre which is part of the Physics Department of the Instituto Superior Técnico in Lisbon, a leading research Institution in Portugal. More information on the Center can be found at
http://centra.ist.utl.pt/
The gravity group is currently focusing on phenomenology of black hole physics and high energy physics, and is composed of Vitor Cardoso, José Lemos and several Postdoctoral Fellows. More details can be found at
http://blackholes.ist.utl.pt/
The applicant is expected to contribute to the efforts of the group and to the training of students. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a statement of research interests and three letters of recommendation to the following e-mail address:
jobs_gravity[AT]ist.utl.pt
Please use the subject "GR/HEP physics".
Applications should be received by Dec 31st, 2011. Incomplete applications shall not be considered. Screening of applicants will begin on Jan 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. For more information please contact Vitor Cardoso (vitor.cardoso[AT]ist.utl.pt). These positions are supported by European Research Council.
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2.10 Faculty position in Astrophysics at Purdue University
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2011/09/09/faculty-position-in-astrophysics/
Institution: West Lafayette, IN, USA
Deadline: Thu, Dec 01, 2011
Additional Information: https://www.physics.purdue.edu/searches/app/
The Department of Physics at Purdue University (http://www.physics.purdue.edu) seeks applications for a faculty position at the level of assistant professor in the area of astrophysics. Preference will be given to theorists or numerical astrophysicists. The current astrophysics program at Purdue has a strong focus on high energy astrophysics, covering a wide range of topics including pulsars, supernova remnants, microquasars, AGN, galaxies, and clusters of galaxies, with observational efforts at radio, optical, X-ray, and gamma-ray wavelengths. Successful candidates are expected to develop a synergy with the current program while pursuing new directions. Purdue maintains excellent scientific computing research facilities on campus, and is a member of the XSEDE high performance computing consortium.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in astrophysics or a related field, an outstanding record of research accomplishments, and evidence of potential excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Salary and benefits are highly competitive. Candidates are expected to develop vigorous research programs, supervise graduate students, and teach undergraduate and graduate courses. Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae, publication list, and brief descriptions of their planned research program and teaching philosophy. Electronic submission is preferred: https://www.physics.purdue.edu/searches/app/. At least three letters of recommendation should be sent to Astrophysics Search, Department of Physics, Purdue University, 525 Northwestern Ave., West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2036, USA. Applications completed by December 1, 2011 will be given full consideration, although the search will continue until the position is filled. A background check will be
required for employment in this position.
Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer and is committed to building a diverse faculty of excellence.
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2.11 Tenure Track in Gravitational-wave Astronomy and Astrophysics at Cal State Fullerton
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2011/09/07/gravitational-wave-astronomy-and-as…
Institution: Fullerton, CA, USA
Deadline: Mon, Oct 17, 2011
Additional Information: http://diversity.fullerton.edu/Jobs/physics_theoretical_gravitational_wave_…
The Physics Department at California State University, Fullerton invites applications for a tenure-track position in gravitational-wave astronomy and astrophysics with an emphasis on data analysis and/or source modeling for the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) and its international partners.
Appointment will be at the Assistant Professor level beginning August 2012. The successful candidate must indicate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching a diverse population of students and to curriculum development at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and will be expected to develop an active, externally-funded research program that includes close collaboration with the existing LIGO research group at CSUF and contributes to the development of our new Gravitational-Wave Physics and Astronomy Center. The department offers both B.S. and M.S. degrees and is seeking a physicist who is able to involve undergraduate and Master’s level students in their research activities.
A Ph.D. in physics and a minimum of one year of postdoctoral experience (two years preferred) is required. Applications must include a curriculum vitae, an approximately 1500 word description of teaching experience and interests, an approximately 1500 word description of research plans and goals which includes start-up needs, and letters of recommendation from at least three references familiar with your research and teaching experience. Applications should be sent to: Chair, Search Committee, Department of Physics, California State University, Fullerton, PO Box 6850, Fullerton, CA 92834-6850. Review of completed applications will begin on Monday, October 17, 2011. Applications received after this date will be reviewed only if the position is not filled from the original pool of applicants. Cal State Fullerton is an Equal Opportunity/ Title IX/503/504/VEVRA/ADA Employer.
The announcement is posted on the CSUF campus website:
http://diversity.fullerton.edu/Jobs/Default.aspxhttp://diversity.fullerton.edu/Jobs/physics_theoretical_gravitational_wave_…
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2.12 Post-doc position and PhD studentships in cosmology at University of Auckland
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2011/09/05/post-doc-position-and-phd-studentsh…
Institution: University of Auckland, New Zealand
Additional Information: http://bit.ly/qn63Lw
Richard Easther is moving to the University of Auckland at the end of 2011. He is setting up an early universe cosmology programme there, and is recruiting a post-doc and PhD student(s), commencing at any point in 2012.
The University of Auckland is New Zealand's largest university, and Auckland is a fantastic place to live.
Interested PhD candidates should contact Richard Easther directly (richard.easther[AT]yale.edu) -- note that New Zealand universities offer a "British style" research-based PhD, so candidates should either be ready for research, or prepared to undertake the necessary coursework before enrolling for the PhD.
Applications for the post-doc positions should be made at the following URL: http://bit.ly/qn63Lw
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3. News
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3.1 hyperspace@aei is two years old
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2011/09/30/hyperspaceaei-is-two-years-old/
Dear all,
Two years have passed since the first bulletin of hyperspace@aei was broadcasted in September 2009. Since then we have delivered monthtly bulletins to an ever increasing mailing list of about 1500 subscribers, announcing about 175 job, 150 conferences and 80 news of different type.
As ever we try strive to improve hyperspace@aei and welcome your advice and suggestions.
Best wishes,
Luciano Rezzolla, Frank Schulz and Vera Osswald
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3.2 Living Reviews in Relativity: "The Motion of Point Particles in Curved Spacetime" (update)
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2011/09/29/living-reviews-in-relativity-the-mo…
Additional Information: http://www.livingreviews.org/lrr-2011-7
Living Reviews in Relativity has published a major update of the review "The Motion of Point Particles in Curved Spacetime" by Eric Poisson, Adam Pound, and Ian Vega on September 29, 2011.
Please find the abstract and further details below.
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PUB.NO. lrr-2011-7
Poisson, Eric and Pound, Adam and Vega, Ian
"The Motion of Point Particles in Curved Spacetime"
ACCEPTED: 2011-08-23
PUBLISHED: 2011-09-29
FULL ARTICLE AT:
http://www.livingreviews.org/lrr-2011-7
UPDATE NOTE:
This version of the review is a major update of the original article published in 2004. Two additional authors, Adam Pound and Ian Vega, have joined the article's original author, and each one has contributed a major piece of the update. The literature survey presented in Sections 2 was contributed by Ian Vega, and Part V (Sections 20 to 23) was contributed by Adam Pound. Part V replaces a section of the 2004 article in which the motion of a small black hole was derived by the method of matched asymptotic expansions; this material can still be found in Ref. [142], but Pound's work provides a much more satisfactory foundation for the gravitational self-force. The case study of Section 1.10 is new, and the ''exact'' formulation of the dynamics of a point mass in Section 19.1 is a major improvement from the original article. The concluding remarks of Section 24, contributed mostly by Adam Pound, are also updated from the 2004 article. The number of references has increased from
64 to 187.
ABSTRACT:
This review is concerned with the motion of a point scalar charge, a point electric charge, and a point mass in a specified background spacetime. In each of the three cases the particle produces a field that behaves as outgoing radiation in the wave zone, and therefore removes energy from the particle. In the near zone the field acts on the particle and gives rise to a self-force that prevents the particle from moving on a geodesic of the background spacetime. The self-force contains both conservative and dissipative terms, and the latter are responsible for the radiation reaction. The work done by the self-force matches the energy radiated away by the particle.
The field's action on the particle is difficult to calculate because of its singular nature: the field diverges at the position of the particle. But it is possible to isolate the field's singular part and show that it exerts no force on the particle – its only effect is to contribute to the particle's inertia. What remains after subtraction is a regular field that is fully responsible for the self-force. Because this field satisfies a homogeneous wave equation, it can be thought of as a free field that interacts with the particle; it is this interaction that gives rise to the self-force.
The mathematical tools required to derive the equations of motion of a point scalar charge, a point electric charge, and a point mass in a specified background spacetime are developed here from scratch. The review begins with a discussion of the basic theory of bitensors (Part I). It then applies the theory to the construction of convenient coordinate systems to chart a neighbourhood of the particle's word line (Part II). It continues with a thorough discussion of Green's functions in curved spacetime (Part III). The review presents a detailed derivation of each of the three equations of motion (Part IV). Because the notion of a point mass is problematic in general relativity, the review concludes (Part V) with an alternative derivation of the equations of motion that applies to a small body of arbitrary internal structure.
UPCOMING ARTICLES AT:
http://relativity.livingreviews.org/Articles/upcoming.html
