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########################################## Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. International School of Gravitational Wave Physics, Kyoto, 2015 1.2. International Conference on General Relativity [ICGR-2015], Amravati, India 1.3. 2nd IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for Aerospace, Special Session on "Relativistic Metrology", Benevento, Italy 1.4. WE-Heraeus International Winter School on Gravity and Light, Linz, Austria 1.5. Hot topics in Modern Cosmology - SW9, Cargese, France 1.6. Workshop on Binary Neutron Star Mergers, Thessaloniki, Greece 1.7. 4th International Conference on Mathematical Modeling in Physical Sciences, Mykonos, Greece 1.8. Trimester Fall 2015 - Mathematical General Relativity, Poincare Institute, Paris 1.9. Compact stars and black holes at black sea, Nesebar, Bulgaria 1.10. General Relativity and Gravitation: A Centennial Perspective 2. Jobs 2.1. Postdoctoral positions at Perimeter Institute 2.2. PhD positions in gravitational physics in Germany 2.3. Max Planck Partner Group Post-doctoral Positions at IISER-TVM, India 2.4. Two postdoc positions in quantum gravity/quantum cosmology at the Niels Bohr Institute, Copenhagen 2.5. Postdoctoral Position in Gravitational Wave Physics at the University of Tübingen, Germany 2.6. Postdoctoral and Doctoral Openings at the AEI in Potsdam 2.7. Postdoctoral Research Associate in Numerical Relativity or Computational Astrophysics at West Virginia University 2.8. Two Joint Faculty Positions at Perimeter Institute and Guelph 2.9. Postdoc(s) at Texas Tech 2.10. Postdoc in Quantum Gravity at Radboud University 2.11. Senior Lecturer at University of Portsmouth 2.12. Max Planck Partner Group Gravitational Wave Post-doctoral Positions at IISER-TVM 3. News 3.1. New CQG focus issue on Advanced Interferometric Gravitational Wave Detectors, P. Shawhan and M.-A. Bizouard Editors 3.2. New publication of Eddingtons Report on the Relativity Theory of Gravitation 3.3. Volume dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Einstein's general relativity 3.4. New Book: Covariant Loop Quantum Gravity: An Elementary Introduction to Quantum Gravity and Spinfoam Theory (Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics) by C. Rovelli and F. Vidotto 3.5. CQG Focus issue: relativistic effects in cosmology 3.6. Call for Nominations: The 2015 Bronstein Prize in Loop Quantum Gravity 3.7. Newly launched journal in gravitation and comsology: Universe ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. International School of Gravitational Wave Physics, Kyoto, 2015 --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2014/11/03/international-school-of-gravi… Starting: 2015-03-25 to 2015-03-28 Location: Kyoto, Japan Additional Information: http://www2.yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/~yitpis15/ Contact: yitpis15[AT]yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp This is the second of the series of international schools organized by Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics. Now we are at the dawn of gravitational wave physics. In a few years we are going to reach a new horizon of gravitational wave observation. At the same time various observations for simultaneous electromagnetic counterpart search are going to be ready. Therefore, it is high time for young students to participate in this exciting research area. As a guide to gravitational wave physics, we organize this school. The school is scheduled from March 25th to 28th in 2015. We invite renouned lecturers as listed below. Each of them will give us 3 or 4 lectures. We also have poster session to encourage the research communication among participants. Participation of senior researchers are not also excluded. For participation, please register before Dec. 15th. http://www2.yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/~yitpis15/ We have some financial support for the local expenses (accommodations and minimum amount for per diem) upon request of participants, although we may have to restrict the number of participants from several constraints. If you also need the support for your travel expenses, please write your request in the comment column. The organizers will arrange the accommodations of the participants from abroad. In case you cover the cost for accommodations by yourself, it will cost about 3,500-7,000yen/night. We have a party on 27th. We will ask you 4,000yen (2,000yen for student) as a participation fee. Venue: Panasonic Auditorium, Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics, Kyoto University Contact address of School Secretariat: yitpis15[AT]yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp Invited Lecturers Include: Andrei Beloborodov (Columbia) Patrick Brady (Wisconsin-Milwaukee) Christian Ott (Caltech) Nico Yunes (Montana State) Local Organizing Committee: Kenta Kiuchi, Hiroyuki Nakano, Yu-ichiro Sekiguchi, Masaru Shibata, Naoki Seto, Yudai Suwa, Takahiro Tanaka +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. International Conference on General Relativity [ICGR-2015], Amravati, India --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=9987 Starting: 2015-11-25 to 2015-11-28 Location: SANT GADGE BABA AMRAVATI UNIVERSITY, AMRAVATI [INDIA] Additional Information: http://www.sgbau.ac.in Contact: ati_ksadhav[AT]yahoo.co.in INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON GENERAL RELATIVITY [ICGR-2015] SANT GADGE BABA AMRAVATI UNIVERSITY, AMRAVATI [INDIA] 100 Years of General Relativity: First Announcement An International Conference to commemorate 100 years of General Relativity will be organised at the Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, INDIA from Nov 25th to 28th, 2015 sponsored by the University Grants Commission, New Delhi. Please mark these dates in your calendars. The Conference aims to bring on a single platform relativists from across the world so as to deliberate on various aspects of this path-breaking theory, to exchange the latest developments on the subjects, and to spark interest in the minds of young researchers. The Conference is going to have invited talks by a number of experts in the field. It will have plenary sessions and paper reading sessions in the following areas of General Relativity: i) Mathematical and Numerical General Relativity. ii) Relativistic Astrophysics and Cosmology. iii) Modified Theories of Gravitation. iv) Experimental and Observational Gravity. v) Quantum Gravity. vi) Black Hole Physics, Dark Matter and dark Energy. vii) Any other related topics. It is also proposed to bring out a Volume containing the proceedings of the Conference, which will be released at the Conference. We extend to you a warm invitation to be an honoured member of this International Conference by participating in the deliberations of the Conference by delivering a Talk, presenting a paper. We are sure that your scholarly presence will inspire young researchers. Kindly favour us with your acceptance. Convenor Dr Kishor Adhav Ph.D.; D.Sc. Professor and Head , Department of Mathematics Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, AMRAVATI, [MAHARASHTRA STATE] (444602) INDIA . Web: www.sgbau.ac.in e-mail: kishoradhav[AT]sgbau.ac.in; ati_ksadhav[AT]yahoo.co.in (O)0091-721-2664862 , (R)0091-721-2662242 ; (Mobile)0091-9011044315 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. 2nd IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for Aerospace, Special Session on "Relativistic Metrology", Benevento, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2014/11/05/2nd-ieee-international-worksh… Starting: 2015-06-04 to 2015-06-05 Location: Benevento, Italy Additional Information: http://www.metroaerospace.org/index.php/relativistic-metrology Contact: roberto.peron[AT]iaps.inaf.it *** First announcement *** 2nd IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for Aerospace (MetroAeroSpace 2015) Benevento, June 4-5, 2015 Special Session on "Relativistic Metrology" Chair: R. Peron, E. Lorenzini The Session will take place at Benevento, Italy, in the context of the 2nd IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for Aerospace (MetroAeroSpace 2015), June 4-5, 2015. It will focus on the consequences of special and general relativistic models on the definition and measurement of various metrological quantities. Topics covered (non-exhaustive list): Measurement of time (and frequency); Measurement of length; Geodesy; Navigation; Astronomy and astrometry; Fundamental physics tests in space. Abstracts are welcome on these, as well as on related ones. For more information please see http://www.metroaerospace.org/index.php/relativistic-metrology Abstract submission: Deadline January 11, 2015 Email to roberto.peron[AT]iaps.inaf.it enrico.lorenzini[AT]unipd.it +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. WE-Heraeus International Winter School on Gravity and Light, Linz, Austria --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=10013 Starting: 2015-02-14 to 2015-02-28 Location: Linz/Austria Additional Information: http://www.gravity-and-light.org Contact: contact[AT]gravity-and-light.org With the generous support of the Wilhelm and Else Heraeus Foundation, 50 Scholarships are available for excellent physics and mathematics students (in their 4th or 5th year at university, but 3rd year undergraduates and beginning PhD students are equally considered) to participate in the International Winter School on Gravity and Light in Linz/Austria, from 14 -- 28 February 2015 which will take students from the basics to the research frontier: Central lecture course on general relativity and light (30 hours) F P Schuller (Institute for Quantum Gravity, Erlangen) Lectures on gravitational lensing (5 hours) M C Werner (Kavli IPMU Tokyo and Yukawa Institute) Lectures on the Hamiltonian formulation of general relativity (5 hours) D Giulini (Hannover and ZARM) Lectures on the cosmic microwave background V Pettorino (Heidelberg and SISSA) Lectures on gravitational waves (5 hours) B F Schutz (Albert-Einstein-Institute and Cardiff) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Hot topics in Modern Cosmology - SW9, Cargese, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2014/11/15/hot-topics-in-modern-cosmolog… Starting: 2015-04-27 to 2015-05-01 Location: IESC (Cargese, France) Additional Information: http://www.cpt.univ-mrs.fr/~cosmo/SW_2015/SW9.html Contact: triay[AT]cpt.univ-mrs.fr Spontaneous Workshop (SW) brings together specialists on recent insights in Particle Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology. The aim is to stimulate debate on common topics in views of providing us with innovating ideas. The workshops organization is based on an optimal number of concise presentations and enough space for discussions on emerging problems in order to encourage interactions among participants. SW9 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 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. Workshop on Binary Neutron Star Mergers, Thessaloniki, Greece --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2014/11/19/workshop-on-binary-neutron-st… Starting: 2015-05-27 to 2015-05-29 Location: Thessaloniki, Greece Additional Information: http://www.astro.auth.gr/~bns2015 Contact: bns2015[AT]astro.auth.gr FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT The summer of 2015 will mark the onset of the first science run of 2nd-generation interferometric gravitational wave detectors and over the next years several such detectors will form a world-wide network. The most promising sources of gravitational waves for these instruments are mergers of compact binaries. In particular, the coalescences of binary neutron star systems are considered to be the most probable events. Through gravitational wave observations, the equation of state of high-density matter is expected to be significantly constrained. But the merger events also include a rich phenomenology, such as r-process nucleosynthesis, magnetohydrodynamic processes and high-energy emission. Ultimately, merger events will be an ideal target for multi-messenger astronomy. The workshop will bring together experts from various fields that are relevant to the astrophysics of binary neutron star mergers, in order to foster interaction and a better understanding of the phenomenology. The presentation and discussion of the latest research results will allow for setting up new observational strategies and for devising new methods for arriving at observational constraints. We encourage the participation of young researchers and for this reason several talks will give a concise overview of particular aspects of binary neutron star astrophysics. The interdisciplinary character of the meeting is reflected in the list of invited review speakers: S. Bose (Washington State) J. Friedman (Milwaukee) T. Janka (MPA Garching) K. Kokkotas (Tuebingen) J. Lattimer (Stony Brook) B. Metzger (Columbia) S. Reddy (Seattle) L. Rezzolla (Frankfurt) B. Sathyaprakash (Cardiff) M. Shibata (Kyoto) During the workshop, a working group meeting in the framework of the ERC COST action "NewCompStar" will take place (further details on the working group meeting will be announced through the NewCompStar mailing list). The workshop will take place in the new building of the Research Dissemination Center at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki the largest university in Greece. The campus is located in the heart of the city. A number of rooms at selected hotels have been reserved at special conference prices. Please note that the block reservation will be valid until the registration deadline only, so it is advisable to make your reservation before January 20, 2015. After that, rooms will depend on availability of each hotel. Registration and abstract submission can be done through: http://www.astro.auth.gr/~bns2015/registration.html The deadline for registration and abstract submission is January 20th, 2015. Soon after that, the official program will be announced. A limited number of partial travel grants is available for students by the Virgo-Ego Scientific Forum (VESF) and for working group meeting participants by the ERC COST action "NewCompStar". We are looking forward to meeting all interested participants in Thessaloniki in May! With our best regards, The Organising Committee N. Stergioulas A. Bauswein P. Iosif G. Tantilian N. Tryfonidis +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. 4th International Conference on Mathematical Modeling in Physical Sciences, Mykonos, Greece --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2014/11/23/4th-international-conference-… Starting: 2015-06-05 to 2015-06-08 Location: Mykonos Island, Greece Additional Information: http://www.icmsquare.net/ Contact: secretariat[AT]icmsquare.net The conference aims to promote the knowledge and the development of high-quality research in mathematical fields that have to do with the applications of other scientific fields and the modern technological trends that appear in them, these fields being those of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Medicine, Economics, Sociology, Environmental sciences etc. Keynote Speaker : Prof. Henrik J. Jensen, Imperial College of London, Department of Mathematics, UK Invited Speakers : Prof. Panos Argyrakis, University of Thessaloniki, Department of Physics, Greece Prof. Tassos Bountis, University of Patras, Department of Mathematics, Greece Prof. Gabriela Gonzalez, Louisiana State University, Department of Physics and Astronomy, USA Prof. Jorge Pullin, Louisiana State University, Department of Physics and Astronomy, USA Prof. Kalman Varga, Vanderbilt University, Department of Physics and Astronomy, USA Steering Committee: Elias C. Vagenas, Kuwait University, Kuwait Dimitrios Vlachos, University of Peloponnese, Greece +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. Trimester Fall 2015 - Mathematical General Relativity, Poincare Institute, Paris --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=10103 Starting: 2015-09-14 to 2015-12-18 Location: Paris, France Additional Information: http://philippelefloch.org Contact: contact[AT]philippelefloch.org It is our pleasure to announce a program on "Mathematical General Relativity organized at the Emile Borel Centre of Henri Poincare Institute in Paris, from September 14th to December 18th, 2015. The organizers of this quarter are Lars Andersson, Sergiu Klainerman and Philippe G. LeFloch. Registration for the program and workshops is free and recommended. During this Trimester we will have: - An introductory school «Introduction to mathematical general relativity» is organized from September 14th to 18th at IHP - 4 workshops will take place at the Institute as well: "Recent advances in general relativity" - September 23rd to 25th "Dynamics of self gravitating matter" - October 26th to 29th "Main Conference of the program: General Relativity: A celebration of the 100th anniversary" - November 16th to 20th "Relativity and Geometry- in memory of A. Lichnerowicz" - December 14th to 16th - 1 workshop will be held in Montpellier: "Geometric aspects of mathematical relativity" - September 28th to October 1st +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.9. Compact stars and black holes at black sea, Nesebar, Bulgaria --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=10106 Starting: 2015-07-08 to 2015-07-10 Location: Nesebar, Bulgaria Additional Information: http://www.tat.physik.uni-tuebingen.de/~tat/Nesebar2015/ Contact: gravitynesebar[AT]gmail.com FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT The workshop Compact stars and black holes at black sea will be held in Nesebar, Bulgaria, from 8th to 10th of July 2015. It will be devoted to neutron star and black hole models and dynamics in both classical general relativity and alternative theories of gravity. The topics will cover a variety of subjects ranging from theoretical models to astrophysical implications and confrontation with observations. The purpose of this workshop is to bring together leading experts in these fields and to encourage interdisciplinary interactions. The goal is to critically discuss existing and come up with new strategies for testing the strong field regime of Einsteins theory of gravity and its generalizations. The workshops organization aims to give the speakers an optimal time for presentations followed by thorough discussions in order to encourage interaction between the scientists. The list of invited speakers covers a wide range of specialist: Haris Apostolatos (Athens) Cosimo Bambi (Shanghai) Salvatore Capozziello (Naples) Yavuz Ek?i (Istanbul) Kostas Glampedakis (TBC) (Murcia) Pablo Laguna (Atlanta) Paul Lasky (Melbourne) Jose Lemos (Lisbon) Sergei Odintsov (Barcelona) George Pappas (Nottingham) Luciano Rezzolla (TBC) (Frankfurt) Deirdre Shoemaker (Atlanta) Hajime Sotani (Tokyo) Thomas Sotiriou (Nottingham) Nikolaos Stergioulas (Thessaloniki) The workshop is partially sponsored by the Alexander von Humboldt foundation via a Research Group Linkage Programme. The Organising Committee D. Doneva K. Kokkotas S. Yazadjiev +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.10. General Relativity and Gravitation: A Centennial Perspective --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=10110 Starting: 2015-07-08 to 2015-07-10 Location: Nesebar, Bulgaria Additional Information: http://event.gravity.psu.edu/ Contact: gravitynesebar[AT]gmail.com Third Announcement An international conference to celebrate 100 years of general relativity, entitled General Relativity and Gravitation: A Centennial Perspective will be held at the University Park campus of Penn State from Sunday, June 7 through Friday, June 12, 2015 under the auspices of the International Society on General Relativity and Gravitation (ISGRG) and the Topical Group on Gravitation (GGR) of the American Physical Society. ISGRG has commissioned a volume to celebrate the centennial, to be published by the Cambridge University Press. This volume will be released at the conference. For Table of contents, see: http://event.gravity.psu.edu/book_toc.shtml Registration is now open at the conference website: http://event.gravity.psu.edu/index.shtml The regular registration fee is $150 with a student rate of $75 and the accompanying guest rate of $50. This fee includes all social events including the banquet. Early registration is strongly recommended since the total number of participants is limited because of the capacity of the main auditorium. Scientific Structure of the Conference The scientific program has a dual goal: To assess the current status of our field in broad terms, and discuss future directions. Therefore the plenary part of the conference will feature invited talks on various areas as well as perspective sessions in which 3-4 panelists will share their vision on a single theme. The invited talks will consist of broad overviews summarizing major developments over the past 2-3 decades. The perspective sessions will look to the future. The Plenary Program is as follows. Overviews: Speakers and Topics Einsteins Triumph Eiichiro Komatsu: Observation and theoretical aspects of precision cosmology Peter Meszaros: Gamma ray bursts Clifford Will: Was Einstein right? New Window on the Universe: Gravitational Waves Gabriela Gonzalez: Receiving gravitational waves B. S. Sathyaprakash: Sources of gravitational waves: Theory & Observations Gravity is Geometry, Afterall Piotr Chrusciel: General relativistic constraint equations Mihalis Deformos: Stability of black holes and cosmic censorship conjectures Luis Lehner: Probing strong field gravity through numerical simulations. Beyond Einstein Gary T. Horowitz: Quantum gravity via supersymmetry and holography Carlo Rovelli: From general relativity to quantum gravity Robert M. Wald: Quantum field theory in curved space-times. Future Perspectives Panels: Topics and Panel Chairs Future directions in Computational Gravity (Frans Pretorius) Frontiers of Relativistic Astrophysics (Masaru Shibata) Next Decade in Cosmology (Roy Maartens) Future technologies in gravitational wave science (Rana Adhikari) Gravity Meets the Quantum (Gabriele Veneziano) Parallel sessions These will be divided into four themes following the tradition of the GRn conferences of the ISGRG: A1. Mathematical General Relativity (Chair: Gregory Galloway) A2. Numerical Relativity and Astrophysics (Chair: Deirdre Shoemaker) B1. Relativistic Astrophysics (Jocelyn Read) B2. Theoretical and Observational Cosmology (Arthur Kosowsky) C1. Gravitational Waves: Event rates (Daniel Holz) C2. Numerical Relativity, Data Analysis and Sources (Alessandra Buonanno) C3. LIGO/VIRGO Search Plans (Laura Cadonati) C4. Status of LIGO (Stefan Ballmer) D1. From General Relativity to Quantum Gravity (Jorge Pullin) D2. Higher Dimensions, Holography, and Supersymmetry These sessions will feature contributed talks, as well as a few invited talks providing introductions to broad sub-areas. There will also be a special Poster Session one afternoon featuring not only contributed presentations but also posters summarizing the invited talks at parallel sessions for the benefit of the participants who could not attend those specific sessions. The abstract submission link will open early December. There is a limit of two abstracts per participant. Although abstracts can be submitted prior to registration, as a general rule, session Chairs will consider abstracts only from registered participants. General Information The conference will offer ample opportunities for informal discussions and social interactions. There will be a welcome reception in the evening on Sunday, June 7, a poster session (with refreshments) in the afternoon on Tuesday, June 9 and a conference banquet on Thursday, June 11. Participation in all these events in included in the registration fee. The conference will end late afternoon on Friday, June 12. The local airport at Penn State is University Park/State College (SCE), served by Delta, United, and US Airways with flights from Chicago, Detroit, Philadelphia and Washington DC. University Park/State College is also within easy driving distance (approximately 2-4 hours) from Baltimore, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Washington DC. A block of rooms has been reserved at local hotels and again, early reservations are strongly recommended. Please see the conference web-page for further information. Local Organization Committee: Eugenio Bianchi (Co-Chair), Chad Hanna (Co-Chair), Abhay Ashtekar, Martin Bojowald, Randi Neshteruk, Ben Owen Scientific Organization Committee: Abhay Ashtekar (Chair), Beverly Berger, John Friedman, James Isenberg, Malcolm MaCCallum, Peter Saulson +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Postdoctoral positions at Perimeter Institute ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2014/11/02/postdoctoral-positions-at-per… Deadline: 2014-11-15 Location: Waterloo, ON, Canada Additional Information: http://perimeterinstitute.ca/about/careers/positions/2015-postdoctoral-fell… Contact: llehner[AT]perimeterinstitute.ca 2015 Postdoctoral Fellowships Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics invites applications for postdoctoral positions from new and recent PhDs working in fundamental theoretical physics. Our areas of strength include classical gravity, condensed matter theory, cosmology, particle physics, mathematical physics, quantum fields and strings, quantum foundations, quantum information, and quantum gravity. We also encourage applications from scientists whose work falls in more than one of these categories. Our postdoctoral positions are normally for a period of three years. Outstanding candidates may also be considered for a senior postdoctoral position with a five-year term. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. PhD positions in gravitational physics in Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=9990 Deadline: 2014-12-10 Location: Bremen, Oldenburg and Bielefeld, Germany Additional Information: http://www.models-of-gravity.org Contact: secretariat[AT]zarm.uni-bremen.de The DFG Research Training Group Models of Gravity invites applications for 5 positions at the Universities of Bremen, Oldenburg and Bielefeld as research assistant, salary group (Entgeltgruppe) 13 TV-L 66%, to be appointed in April and July 2014. 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. Speakers of the Research Training Group are Prof. Dr. Claus Laemmerzahl (ZARM University of Bremen) and Prof. Dr. Jutta Kunz (University of Oldenburg). We intend to obtain a better understanding of Einsteins General Relativity and of generalized 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 participate in the PhD program of the Research Training Group. Employment conditions: To qualify for the position, applicants must hold a Masters 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 Bachelors 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 the coordinator Christine Steinseifer-Jeske. Application: The application with 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: Christine Steinseifer-Jeske (coordinator) ZARM University Bremen secretariat[AT]models-of-gravity.org Phone: 0421-218-57756 Also two letters of reference are required and should be sent by the referees directly to: secretariat[AT]models-of-gravity.org +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Max Planck Partner Group Post-doctoral Positions at IISER-TVM, India ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2014/11/07/max-planck-partner-group-post… Deadline: 2014-12-05 Location: Trivandram, India Additional Information: http://faculty.iisertvm.ac.in/~mppg Contact: shanki[AT]iisertvm.ac.in Max Planck Partner Group on Cosmology and Gravity, IISER-Thiruvananthapuram intends to appoint up to two postdoctoral positions in the areas of early-universe cosmology, classical and quantum gravity. A Ph.D. degree and relevant research experience are required for these posts. The positions can start as early as 1st February 2015. Both these posts are funded under the Max Planck Partner. Currently, the group currently has 4 post-doctorate fellows and 3 Ph.D. students. The fellows have the opportunity to visit and interact with members of Albert Einstein Institute, Golm. Please see the URL http://faculty.iisertvm.ac.in/~mppg about the group and its activities. The position is available for a period of up to two years. Informal enquiries can be made to S. Shankaranarayanan (shanki[AT]iisertvm.ac.in). Salary: INR 5,18,000 INR 5,76,000 per annum Deadline: 5 December 2014 To apply please send CV, research statement and have at least two letters of reference sent by email to: shanki[AT]iisertvm.ac.in with the subject Application for MP-PG positions Candidate name. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Two postdoc positions in quantum gravity/quantum cosmology at the Niels Bohr Institute, Copenhagen ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2014/11/12/2-postdoc-positions-in-quantu… Deadline: 2014-12-31 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Additional Information: http://www.nbi.dk/~ambjorn/ Contact: ambjorn[AT]nbi.dk Two postdoc positions in theoretical high energy physics and cosmology at the Niels Bohr Institute, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen Area of Research The research program in question, ``Exploring the Quantum Universe'', is aimed at quantum gravity and quantum cosmology in the broadest sense, but people with research interest in neighboring areas like black hole physics are also invited to apply. The positions are financed by an ERC-Advanced grant held by Jan Ambjorn, and will each be for two years, starting latest September 2015. The postdocs duty will be to pursue independent, excellent and ground-breaking research related to the above mentioned areas. Further information about the theoretical particle physics group can be found at het.nbi.dk and information about the Niels Bohr Institute at www.nbi.ku.dk. Inquiries about the position can be made to ambjorn[AT]nbi.dk. Qualification requirements A PhD in physics and research experience in the areas mentioned above. Terms of salary, work, and employment The basic salary is between 4400-4700 EUR/month plus pension (17%). Most non-Danish citizens are eligible for a favorable tax scheme. Copenhagen is a beautiful, family-friendly city with a large international community, a lively and diverse cultural scene, and a very high quality of life. More on employment conditions at http://ism.ku.dk. Application The application should contain * CV * List of publications * Description of research interests and future plans (research plan) In addition to this applicants should arrange for three letters of reference. The application and letters of reference should be sent to AcademicJobsOnline.org, position ID #5053. Application deadline is December 31st 2014. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Postdoctoral Position in Gravitational Wave Physics at the University of Tübingen, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=10031 Deadline: 2014-12-31 Location: Tuebingen, Germany Additional Information: http://www.uni-tuebingen.de/?id=3129 Contact: kostas.kokkotas[AT]uni-tuebingen.de The Theoretical Astrophysics section (TAT) at the University of Tuebingen has an opening for one postdoctoral research position (Wissenschaftlicher Assistant / Research Assistant) starting from 1st of October 2015. The research activities of TAT are related to the study of sources of gravitational waves with emphasis on the dynamics of neutron stars. The successful applicant will carry out original research in projects regarding the study of the dynamics of neutron stars and/or magnetars in relation to the emission of gravitational waves. The position is initially for two years with the possibility of further extension that will be decided after the first year. The successful applicant is expected to assist teaching with a maximum of four hours per week. The salary will be paid according to the German public service scale. Applications, including curriculum vitae, list of publications, statement of research interests and experience, and the names (address, e-mail) of three potential referees should be sent to: Prof. Kostas Kokkotas Theoretical Astrophysics (IAAT), University of Tübingen, Auf der Morgenstelle 10, D-72076 Tübingen / Germany http://www.tat.physik.uni-tuebingen.de/~kokkotas E-mail: kostas.kokkotas[AT]uni-tuebingen.de Applications by e-mail are welcome. All applications will receive full consideration until the position is ?lled. The University of Tuebingen seeks to increase the fraction of female scientists in research and teaching and particularly encourages applications from women. Disabled candidates are given preference if equally qualified. Deadline for applications: December 31, 2014. For inquiries contact Prof. Kostas Kokkotas. Further information on the Theoretical Astrophysics Group may be found at: http://www.uni-tuebingen.de/?id=3129 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Postdoctoral and Doctoral Openings at the AEI in Potsdam ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=10040 Deadline: 2015-01-04 Location: Potsdam-Golm, Germany Additional Information: http://www.aei.mpg.de/jobs/gwjobs2015 Contact: alessandra.buonanno[AT]aei.mpg.de The "Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity" division, led by Dr. Alessandra Buonanno (http://www.aei.mpg.de/1282161/Astrophysical_and_Cosmological_Relativity), at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute) in Potsdam announces the opening of several postdoc appointments beginning September 2015. The positions will be available at different levels, depending on experience and seniority. Students who wish to pursue a Ph.D. in gravitational-wave astronomy are also invited to apply. The "Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity" division focuses on several aspects of gravitational-wave astronomy, including (i) theoretical gravitational dynamics (post-Newtonian theory, gravitational self-force approach, perturbation theory and effective-one-body formalism), (ii) numerical simulations of gravitational-wave sources, (iii) source modeling and analysis of data from gravitational-wave detectors, and (iv) astrophysics of compact objects. Members of the division have the opportunity to join the LIGO Scientific Collaboration through the group's membership. They could also be involved in Pulsar-Timing-Array projects and the eLISA mission. The gravitational-wave data-analysis research also includes work on the detection of continuous gravitational-wave signals, led by Dr. Maria Alessandra Papa's group and located at the AEI campus in Hannover. Postdoctoral candidates interested in this research topic are also encouraged to apply. The "Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity" division has high-performance computer clusters to run numerical-relativity simulations, and carry out source modeling and data-analysis studies. The "Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity" division has ties with the Physics Department at the University of Maryland, notably the gravitation theory and experimental groups, and the Joint Space-Science Institute. To apply for a postdoctoral position please fill out this form: http://www.aei.mpg.de/1629128/gwpostdocjpobs and upload a curriculum vitae, list of publications and statement of past, current and future research interests. Applicants would need to indicate the names of three referees for recommendation letters. Referees will be notified by email on how to upload the letters (in case of problems referees could send the letters directly to gwjobs[AT]aei.mpg.de). If you are interested in doing a Ph.D. at the AEI please fill out this form: http://www.aei.mpg.de/1629215/gwstudentjobs and upload a curriculum vitae, list of publications and statement of past, current and future research interests. Applicants would need to indicate the names of three referees for recommendation letters. Referees will be notified by email on how to upload the letters (in case of problems referees could send the letters directly to gwjobs[AT]aei.mpg.de). Contact: Mrs. Ute Schlichting Max-Planck-Institut fuer Gravitationsphysik Albert-Einstein-Institut Am Muehlenberg 1 D-14476 Golm Germany email gwjobs[AT]aei.mpg.de Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline for full consideration is January 4, 2015. The search will continue until positions are filled. The Max Planck Institute encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. For further information please send an email to Alessandra Buonanno (alessandra.buonanno[AT]aei.mpg.de) (See also http://www.aei.mpg.de/jobs/gwjobs2015) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. Postdoctoral Research Associate in Numerical Relativity or Computational Astrophysics at West Virginia University ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2014/11/14/postdoctoral-research-associa… Deadline: 2015-02-01 Location: Morgantown, USA Additional Information: http://astro.wvu.edu/ Contact: zbetienne[AT]mail.wvu.edu We are seeking a postdoctoral research associate to conduct research in computational astrophysics, numerical relativity, computational hydrodynamics or MHD, and gravitational wave source modeling. A PhD or equivalent in Physics, Mathematics, Astronomy, or a related field is required, along with demonstrated research skills in one or more of the areas listed above. Applicants will also be evaluated on their abilities in mathematical general relativity and numerical methods for solving PDEs. The candidate will work primarily with Prof. Zachariah Etienne on a number of research topics, with application to the science goals of ground-based interferometric detectors, particularly Advanced LIGO, as well as pulsar timing arrays, particularly NANOGrav. This is a benefits-eligible position beginning August 16, 2015 with an initial appointment of one year and possible renewal for up to two additional years contingent on performance and available funding. Interested applicants should email a CV and a brief statement of research experience and interests to zbetienne[AT]mail.wvu.edu. In addition, they should arrange for three letters of reference to be emailed to the same address. Applications should be posted by February 1, 2015 for full consideration, though application reviews will continue until the position is filled. The Department of Mathematics consists of 27 tenured and tenure-track faculty, three postdoctoral researchers, and 55 graduate students. West Virginia University is a Grant institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a Research University High Research Activity, and enrolls over 29,000 students. The University is located in Morgantown, WV, an award-winning "small" city with a metropolitan population of about 100,000 within easy travel distance to Pittsburgh and Washington, DC. WVU is a major center for gravitational wave astronomy, with a theoretical, multidisciplinary gravitational wave astronomy program led by Profs. Zachariah Etienne and Sean McWilliams, and an observational pulsar timing program led by Profs. Duncan Lorimer and Maura McLaughlin. It is located a few hours drive from the National Radio Astronomy Observatorys Green Bank Telescope, where most of NANOGravs observations are conducted. WVU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Two Joint Faculty Positions at Perimeter Institute and Guelph ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2014/11/20/two-joint-faculty-positions-a… Deadline: 2015-01-15 Location: Guelph/Waterloo Ontario, Canada Additional Information: http://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/two-joint-faculty-positions-theoretical-ph… Contact: llehner[AT]perimeterinstitute.ca The Department of Physics at the University of Guelph and Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics invite applications for two joint positions at the Assistant Professor level in theoretical physics. These are tenure-track faculty positions at Guelph, combined with an Associate Membership at Perimeter Institute. We are looking for candidates who will integrate our efforts and reinforce our strengths in theoretical physics. Areas of common interest to the Department and Perimeter Institute include astrophysics, cosmology, high energy physics, gravitational physics and mathematical physics. The successful candidates will be expected to spend time at both institutions, and will benefit from a reduction in teaching load. The Department of Physics counts 15 faculty members and offers strong undergraduate and graduate programs to the Ph.D. level. Research areas include astrophysics and gravitation, biophysics and medical physics, condensed matter physics and material nanoscience, physics education, planetary surface exploration, and subatomic physics. More information is available at www.physics.uoguelph.ca. Perimeter Institute is a leading global centre for fundamental research in theoretical physics. The Institute offers an exceptional research environment and is currently staffed with 23 faculty and 14 associate faculty members. It currently has strong research efforts in condensed matter physics, cosmology, mathematical physics, quantum fields and strings, quantum foundations, quantum gravity, quantum information and particle physics. More information about Perimeter Institute is available at www.perimeterinstitute.ca. The successful candidates will have a Ph.D. in theoretical physics or a closely related field, postdoctoral experience, and will have demonstrated exceptional strength in independent research. The candidates will also have a proven ability or demonstrated potential for teaching. To apply, please submit electronic (PDF) versions of a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, statement of teaching philosophy, list of publications and at least three letters of recommendations ONLINE Further information about the search can be obtained from Leonid Brown, Chair, Department of Physics, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 2W1. Consideration of applications will begin on January 15, 2015 however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. (please consult the link for further info) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Postdoc(s) at Texas Tech ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=10077 Deadline: 2014-12-31 Location: Lubbock, TX, USA Additional Information: http://www.phys.ttu.edu Contact: astrophysics.postdocsearch[AT]ttu.edu Applications are invited for one or more postdoctoral research positions in the astrophysics group of the Physics Department of Texas Tech University in the areas of relativistic astrophysics, gravitational-wave physics, and LIGO data analysis. The group includes faculty Alessandra Corsi, Tom Maccarone, Ben Owen, and David Sand, as well as several students and postdocs. The group is active in the areas of extreme and explosive astrophysics, gravitational-wave astronomy (as part of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration), stellar populations in nearby galaxies, and astronomical instrumentation. The successful applicant(s) will work primarily with Ben Owen on problems broadly related to gravitational-wave emission from neutron stars and/or black holes, and will be encouraged to pursue their own interests including building interactions with the rest of the group as well. The initial appointment(s) will be for one year, with extensions possible contingent on satisfactory performance. Applicants should submit a CV, publications, and three page summary of research interests and experience as a single PDF file to astrophysics.postdocsearch[AT]ttu.edu. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to the same address. Complete applications (including letters of reference) should arrive by December 31, 2014 for full consideration. Start dates can range from fall 2015 to as early as spring 2015. A Ph.D. in physics or astronomy is required by the start date of the appointment. Texas Tech University is an equal opportunity / equal access / affirmative action institution committed to excellence through diversity. Texas Tech welcomes applications from minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities, and from dual-career couples. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. Postdoc in Quantum Gravity at Radboud University ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=10080 Deadline: 2014-12-15 Location: Nijmegen, The Netherlands Additional Information: http://www.hef.ru.nl/~rloll/Web/jobs/jobs.html Contact: r.loll[AT]science.ru.nl A postdoctoral position in quantum gravity and quantum geometry will become available at the Institute for Mathematics, Astrophysics and Particle Physics (IMAPP) of the Radboud University Nijmegen, starting in autumn of 2015. See the website for more details and how to apply. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. Senior Lecturer at University of Portsmouth ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=10082 Deadline: 2015-02-13 Location: Portsmouth, UK Additional Information: http://www.icg.port.ac.uk/2014/11/senior-lecturer-at-the-icg/ Contact: icg-admin[AT]port.ac.uk University of Portsmouth Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation Senior Lecturer Employment type: Permanent Employment basis: Full time Salary: 37,394 - 45,954 GBP Position number: 10013667 Date published: 24 November 2014 Closing date: 13 February 2015 Interview date: To be scheduled between 16 27 March 2015 A Senior Lecturer is required from 1st August 2015, or as soon as possible thereafter. The post is to enhance the programme of world-class research in the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation (ICG) and high-quality teaching at the University of Portsmouth. The successful candidate will have an excellent research record, complementing and extending the existing research interests and expertise in cosmology and astrophysics. They will be expected to develop new opportunities for research and innovation, and to attract external funding. Holders of personal research fellowships are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will participate in the teaching delivery, including units in our undergraduate physics degrees. The ICG consists of 11 academic staff, 18 postdoctoral researchers and 20 PhD students, and has an active international visitors programme. Portsmouth is a member of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS-IV) and the Dark Energy Survey, with involvement in the UK Low Frequency Array (LOFAR:UK), the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) and other major international collaborations, including ESAs Euclid satellite mission and the Square Kilometre Array (SKA). The University of Portsmouth is a member of the South-East Physics Network (SEPnet) and hosts the 2700-core SCIAMA supercomputer. More information is available at http://www.icg.port.ac.uk/ We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, but applications are particularly encouraged from traditionally under-represented groups in science. The University of Portsmouth holds an Athena SWAN bronze award and is an Institute of Physics Project Juno Supporter; these projects show a commitment to introduce organisational and cultural practices that promote gender equality in science and create a better working environment for men and women. Applications (application form, CV, publication list and research statement) should be submitted via the online application system by the closing date, 13 February 2015. 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. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12. Max Planck Partner Group Gravitational Wave Post-doctoral Positions at IISER-TVM ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=10095 Deadline: Location: Additional Information: http://www.mdpi.com/journal/universe Contact: Max Planck Partner Group Gravitational Wave Post-doctoral Positions at IISER-TVM Institution: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram, India (IISER-TVM) Deadline: December 20th, 2014 Salary: Rs. 518000-576000 (including House Rent Allowance) Applications are seeked for two post-doctoral positions in the area of Gravitational Wave Data Analysis. The positions are funded under the Max Planck Partner Group on Gravitational Wave Physics of Albert Einstein Institute (AEI). The area of research would be Gravitational Wave detection and parameter estimation issues of spinning binary systems for second generation interferometric detectors. The appointment is for two years and is expected to commence as soon as possible. Candidates with expertise in general relativity, gravitational wave physics, and statistical signal processing are encouraged to apply. Candidates are expected to hold a Ph.D. in Physics, Astrophysics or related areas. No experience in gravitational wave data analysis is expected. IISER-TVM is an active member of IndIGO (Indian Initiative in Gravitational Wave Observatories) and a member of LIGO Scientific Collaboration (LSC) through IndIGO-LSC group. The selected candidates would get an opportunity to work with the AEI members as well as the members of LSC and IndIGO consortium. Please send via e-mail as a single PDF (1) CV with the list of publications, and (2) detailed research statement. Arrange for 2 letters of recommendation to be sent to archana[at]iisertvm.ac.in with the subject Application for MP-PG positions Candidate name. To receive full consideration, applications should be received by December 20, 2014. Applications will continued to be screened until the positions are filled. Informal inquires may be directed to Archana Pai (e-mail: archana[at]iisertvm.ac.in, phone: +91-471-2599423) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. New CQG focus issue on Advanced Interferometric Gravitational Wave Detectors, P. Shawhan and M.-A. Bizouard Editors ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=10003 Additional Information: http://iopscience.iop.org/0264-9381/page/Focus%20issue%20on%20Advanced%20in… Dear Colleagues, I am delighted to present this focus issue which brings together articles on the new generation of gravitational wave detectors. http://iopscience.iop.org/0264-9381/page/Focus%20issue%20on%20Advanced%20in… The quest to detect gravitational waves directly has accelerated in the past decade with the successful operation of a first generation of large interferometric detectors. The lessons learned from the first-generation detectors fed into the design of advanced detectors which are now being constructed and commissioned and will soon begin collecting data. Higher laser power, sophisticated mirror suspensions and numerous other improvements will extend the distance reach of the detectors by an order of magnitude and finally record the tiny gravitational-wave signals traversing Earth. This focus issue examines the advanced techniques and detectors currently being assembled, tested and prepared. Currently, the focus issue features articles from the GEO600 and KAGRA collaborations. Articles from the Advanced Virgo and Advanced LIGO collaborations will be added to the issue soon. I hope you enjoy reading about the latest developments on these experiments. Kind regards, Ben Sheard Publishing Editor Classical and Quantum Gravity IOP Publishing iopscience.org/cqg ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. New publication of Eddingtons Report on the Relativity Theory of Gravitation ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=10005 Additional Information: http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/mip/books/ase-report.html The latest book published by the Minkowski Institute Press (http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/mip/books/) is: Arthur S. Eddington, Report on the Relativity Theory of Gravitation (Minkowski Institute Press, Montreal 2014), 146 pages: http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/mip/books/ase-report.html This volume contains new publications of two important works that have never been published together and are two firsts: (i) A. S. Eddington's Report on the Relativity Theory of Gravitation (2ed, Fleetway Press, London 1920), which was the first systematic exposition of Einstein's general relativity, and (ii) the first experimental test of general relativity carried out by F. W. Dyson, A. S. Eddington and C. Davidson and reported in the paper "A Determination of the Deflection of Light by the Sun's Gravitational Field, from Observations Made at the Total Eclipse of May 29, 1919" (Phil. Trans. R. Soc. Lond. A 1920 220, pp. 291-333). The answer to the question "Why should Eddington's Report be reprinted again, given that there exist hundreds of excellent books on general relativity?" was given in 1983 by the renowned astrophysicist and recipient of the 1983 Nobel Prize for Physics S. Chandrasekhar: "Eddington's Report is written so clearly and yet so concisely that it can be read, even today, as a good introductory text by a beginning student." Vesselin Petkov ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. Volume dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Einstein's general relativity ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=10009 Additional Information: http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/mip/books/ Dear Colleagues, If you intended to write a paper marking the general relativitys centennial, there still exists a possibility to have it published in a special volume planned for the fall next year. It will be published by a relatively new academic (boutique) publisher - Minkowski Institute Press (http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/mip/books/), - which provides rapid publication. The books published by it so far are oriented mostly toward the "spacetime" ("relativity") community. If you are interested, please contact Vesselin Petkov (vpetkov[AT]minkowskiinstitute.org) and indicate in case you will be willing to serve as an editor. Best regards, Vesselin Petkov ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. New Book: Covariant Loop Quantum Gravity: An Elementary Introduction to Quantum Gravity and Spinfoam Theory (Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics) by C. Rovelli and F. Vidotto ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=10036 Additional Information: http://www.cambridge.org/9781107069626 This book provides readers with a simple introduction to loop quantum gravity, centred on its covariant approach. It focuses on the physical and conceptual aspects of the problem and includes the background material needed to enter this lively domain of research, making it ideal for researchers and graduate students. Topics covered include quanta of space; classical and quantum physics without time; tetrad formalism; Holst action; lattice QCD; Regge calculus; ADM and Ashtekar variables; Ponzano-Regge and Turaev-Viro amplitudes; kinematics and dynamics of 4D Lorentzian quantum gravity; spectrum of area and volume; coherent states; classical limit; matter couplings; graviton propagator; spinfoam cosmology and black hole thermodynamics. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.5. CQG Focus issue: relativistic effects in cosmology ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2014/11/18/focus-issue-relativistic-effe… Additional Information: http://j.mp/1xL4Dhy I am delighted to inform you that the latest CQG focus issue on the topic of relativistic effects in cosmology edited by Kazuya Koyama is now available to read: http://j.mp/1xL4Dhy We hope that you will enjoy this focus issue. P.S. Don't forget to follow CQG+ for instant notification of high quality papers reviewed for CQG http://j.mp/1m1pyGZ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.6. Call for Nominations: The 2015 Bronstein Prize in Loop Quantum Gravity ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2014/11/27/call-for-nominations-the-2015… Additional Information: http://relativity.phys.lsu.edu/bronsteinprize.html During the celebration of 25 years of Loop Quantum Gravity at Madrid, a new prize for post-doctoral scholars in Loop Quantum gravity was created. It is named after Matvei Petrovich Bronstein, who was the first to emphasize that quantum gravity requires a deep revision of classical space-time concepts. He wrote his Ph.D. thesis on Quantization of Gravitational Waves in 1935. He clearly understood the limitation of applying the Bohr-Rosenfeld QED measurement analysis to gravity. He derived the quantum analog of Einstein's quadrupole formula but emphasized the need to go beyond linearized gravity. He was considered by many as the brightest of the young Soviet physicists in the mid-1930's. He was arrested on trumped-up charges in 1937 and executed in 1938. An account appears in http://www.chukfamily.ru/Lidia/Biblio/House.htm Nominations for the 2015 Bronstein Prize are invited. The nominee should hold a (non-faculty) post-doctoral position at the time of the nomination deadline. The primary criterion will be high quality of scientific results in loop quantum gravity, interpreted in the broadest sense, creativity and originality, and the significance of results to the field as a whole. The nomination packet should consist of: i) A ~1 page nomination letter summarizing the specific achievements to date of the nominee; ii) A complete CV and a publication list of the nominee; iii) 2 letters of support from experts emphasizing the broad significance of all research contributions to date of the nominee; and, iv) A proposed citation. Self nominations will not be considered. The entire packet should be bundled into a single PDF file and e-mailed to Ms. Randi Neshteruk (rxh1[AT]psu.edu) by Friday, January 30th 2015. The prize consisting of a certificate and a monetary reward will be presented during the Loops 2013 conference, which will be held at FAU, Erlangen-Nurnbeg from July 6th to 10th, 2015. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.7. Newly launched journal in gravitation and comsology: Universe ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2014/11/27/newly-launched-journal-in-gra… Additional Information: http://www.mdpi.com/journal/universe You are cordially invited to submit your research papers to the newly launched journal Universe. Welcome! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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