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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Gravitational Wave Open Data Workshop #2, Paris, France 1.2. International school "Complex quantum systems out of equilibrium in many-body physics and beyond", Yerevan, Armenia 1.3. 1st European Physical Society Conference on Gravitation, Rome, Italy 1.4. Space Astrometry for Astrophysics, L'Aquila, Italy 1.5. Beyond General Relativity, Beyond Cosmological Standard Model, Warsaw, Poland 1.6. Twistors meet Loops in Marseille, France (2nd announcement) 1.7. Cosmology@Malta2019, Valletta, Malta 2. Jobs 2.1. Neil Gehrels Prize Postdoctoral Position in the Joint Space-Science Institute at the University of Maryland, USA 2.2. Postdoc position in gravitational wave astronomy at Nikhef, Amsterdam, The Netherlands 2.3. Postdoc position in gravitational wave physics and modified gravity, Tuebingen, Germany 2.4. PhD position in gravitational wave physics and modified gravity, Tuebingen, Germany 2.5. 2-year postdoc position in quantum gravity and foundation of physics in Marseille, France 2.6. Postdoctoral Fellow in Gravitational Wave Astronomy at the eXtreme Gravity Institute, Bozeman, USA 2.7. ERC-funded postdoctoral positions in gravitational wave physics at SISSA, Trieste, Italy 2.8. ERC-Funded Postdoctoral Research Positions in Computational Astrophysics, Prague, Czech Republic 2.9. Five-Year Postdoc in History and Philosophy of Gravitational Physics, Bonn, Germany 2.10. PhD Fellowship in History and Philosophy of Gravitational Physics, Bonn, Germany 2.11. Heinrich Hertz Fellowship in History and Philosophy of Physics, Bonn, Germany 2.12. Postdoc positions in continuous gravitational-wave searches at MPI for gravitational physics, Hannover, Germany 2.13. Postdoctoral position in numerical relativity, Rhodes University, South Africa 2.14. Postdoctoral position at AEI Hannover, Germany 2.15. Postdoc position in gravitational waves modeling and numerical relativity at Jena, Germany 2.16. Multiple Postdoctoral Fellowships and Research Associate Scientists positions Available in Multi-messenger Astrophysics at RIT, New York, USA 2.17. ERC-funded postdoctoral positions in gravitational wave astrophysics at Milan, Italy 2.18. PhD position in GW research at the University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands 2.19. Group Leader in Theoretical Gravitational Physics at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics, Potsdam, Germany 2.20. Postdoctoral research position at LIGO, USA 2.21. Postdoctoral positions in gravitation, quantum theory and related areas at Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China 3. News 3.1. Living Reviews in Relativity: "Testing general relativity in cosmology" 3.2. 2019 Awards for Essays on Gravitation ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Gravitational Wave Open Data Workshop #2, Paris, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2018/12/12/gravitational-wave-open-data… Starting: 2019-04-08 to 2019-04-10 Location: Paris, France Additional Information: https://indico.in2p3.fr/e/gw-odw2 Contact: ecm[AT]apc.in2p3.fr Gravitational-wave Open Data Workshop #2 (1st circular) -- Apr 8-10 2019, Paris Diderot University We are pleased to announce the second edition of the gravitational-wave open data workshop, which will be held on April 8-10 2019 at the Denis Diderot University in Paris, France. Observational data are made publicly available at http://www.gw-openscience.org, along with associated software libraries. This workshop is intended for students and more senior scientists that wish to learn about these data and softwares in order to conduct research in the field of gravitational wave astronomy. The workshop will offer participants a hands-on introduction to working with software tools that allow to access and process publicly available gravitational-wave data. More information is available on the workshop website at https://indico.in2p3.fr/e/gw-odw2 Registrations will open early 2019. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. International school "Complex quantum systems out of equilibrium in many-body physics and beyond", Yerevan, Armenia --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=15017 Starting: 2019-05-27 to 2019-05-31 Location: Yerevan, Armenia Additional Information: http://www.yerphi.am/TheoreticalPhysicsDivision/InternationalSchool/ Contact: complex.quantum2019[AT]gmail.com This one-week summer school will consist of introductory lectures aimed at graduate students, post-docs, and junior researchers. Topics include – far from equilibrium physics, many-body coherent dynamics, equilibration and thermalization, Anderson and many-body localization, quantum simulators and quantum information processing, computational statistical mechanics. Grants are available for supporting students from regional countries. The activity will take place in the conference center of Yerevan State University located in a calm and green part of Yerevan downtown. After this school, there will be an international conference on closely related topics. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. 1st European Physical Society Conference on Gravitation, Rome, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2018/12/13/1st-european-physical-societ… Starting: 2019-02-19 to 2019-02-21 Location: Rome, Italy Additional Information: https://agenda.infn.it/conferenceDisplay.py?confId=15395 Contact: mairi.sakellariadou[AT]kcl.ac.uk This is the second announcement of the 1st European Physical Society Conference on Gravitation to be held at the Sapienza University (Rome, Italy) from February 19th to February 21st, 2019. The conference is organized by the Gravity Division of the European Physical Society and it is focused around key topics introduced by invited speakers and followed by contributed talks. It is divided in the following sessions: Gravity: Theory Gravity: Experiments Beyond Einstein's Gravity Gravitational Waves General Relativity and Cosmology Registration is now open and the submission of abstract for talks and posters is welcome on the session topics. The deadline for abstract submission is January 7th, 2019, the deadline for early registration and registration of students is January 11th, 2019. Invited Speakers: Gravity: Theory - Mathematical Relativity: Piotr T. Chrusciel -- University of Vienna - Numerical Relativity: Luciano Rezzolla -- Goethe University of Frankfurt - Quantum Gravity: Alejandro Perez -- Aix-Marseille University Gravity: Experiments - Geodesy: Juergen Mueller - Leibniz Universität Hannover - Gravity with cold atoms: Claus Lämmerzahl - University of Bremen - Gravity on antimatter: Michal Doser – CERN Beyond Einstein's gravity - String theory: Marika Taylor – University of Southampton - Modified gravity: Vitor Cardoso – Instituto Superior Tecnico Lisboa - Massive Gravity: Claudia de Rham – Imperial College London Gravitational Waves - GW - GWs on the Earth: Giovanni Losurdo – Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sez. Pisa - GWs in the Space: Karsten Danzmann - Max-Planck-Institut für Gravitationsphysik , Hannover - EPTA/SKA: Gemma Janssen - Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy General Relativity and Cosmology - Dark Energy Survey and weak-lensing: Hendrik Hildebrandt – University of Bonn - Measurement of PPN parameters with radio links in space: Luciano Iess – Sapienza University of Rome - Microscope satellite results: Joel Berge - ONERA, the French Aerospace Lab. The LOC and the SOC are looking forward to welcoming you in Rome. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. Space Astrometry for Astrophysics, L'Aquila, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=15033 Starting: 2019-06-03 to 2019-06-07 Location: L'Aquila, Italy Additional Information: http://www.cifs-isss.org/ Contact: ssc[AT]aquila.infn.it The offered course is designed for PhD students, post-doctoral fellows and young researchers interested in understanding the scientific construction of the Gaia catalogue and its current and future scientific potential, in synergy with the large spectro-photometric surveys. With ESA’s Gaia mission the framework of relativistic astrometry is required to translate photons to astrometric quantities, thus the fields of “Fundamental Astronomy” and “Fundamental Physics” are unified under the perspective of a consistent use of the theory of General Relativity. General topics include fundamental astronomy and stellar surveys, global and differential relativistic astrometry, chemo-kinematics of the Milky Way and Galactic Archeology, and Galactic dynamics. Some specific topics include, stellar streams in the halo, stellar clusters, non-equilibrium dynamics in the disk of the Milky Way, inference of physical parameters and, one century after the famous experiment on the light deflection by the Sun in 1919, astrometric lensing. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Beyond General Relativity, Beyond Cosmological Standard Model, Warsaw, Poland --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2018/12/17/beyond-general-relativity-be… Starting: 2019-07-01 to 2019-07-05 Location: Warsaw, Poland Additional Information: https://indico.cern.ch/event/778333/ Contact: beyond19[AT]fuw.edu.pl Cosmology provides us a unique arena where gravitation and quantum physics meet each other. It is also a unique probe of ultra-high energy physics beyond energies that can be achieved at colliders. This conference aims at bringing together top researchers in the field to present recent breakthroughs, discuss on what we have learnt and what challenges we are still facing. The focus of this event involves several interrelated areas, from fundamental gravity theory through cosmology to new physics beyond standard model of particle physics. It includes, but not limited to: (1) Physics of Primordial Universe; (2) Modified Gravity Theories; (3) Cosmological Constant Problem, Dark energy; (4) Dark matter, Baryon asymmetry; (5) Black Hole Physics; (6) CMB and Large Scale Structure; (7) Gravitational Waves; Open Registration: Feb. 2019 List of Invited speakers (alphabetical order, to be extended) Celine Boehm Yi-fu Cai Xingang Chen Marco Cirelli Claudia de Rham * Emanuela Dimastrogiovanni * Pedro Ferreira * Gregory Gabadadze Dumitru Ghilencea Hong-Jian He David Langlois * Andrei Linde * Viatcheslav Mukhanov Shinji Mukohyama Antonio Padilla Arttu Rajantie Subir Sarkar Misao Sasaki Glenn Starkman * Yi Wang Jure Zupan * (* to be confirmed) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. Twistors meet Loops in Marseille, France (2nd announcement) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=15112 Starting: 2019-09-02 to 2019-09-06 Location: Marseille, France Additional Information: https://conferences.cirm-math.fr/2082.html Contact: simone.speziale[AT]cpt.univ-mrs.fr 2nd Announcement: We have some funding available to cover room and board at the conference venue. Priority for these fundings will be given to students and young postdocs. Accommodation and full board at CIRM is 93.70 euros per day for a single, 85.45 for a double. More info at the CIRM webpage, section `tarifs'. Please register on the conference webpage. Twistor theory was originally proposed by Roger Penrose as a geometric framework for physics that aims to unify general relativity and quantum mechanics. In this approach, spacetime is secondary with events being derived objects that correspond to compact holomorphic curves in a complex three-fold, the twistor space. Loop quantum gravity is a background-independent approach to the quantization of general relativity. It provides a compelling picture of quantum spacetime in terms of a collection of `atoms’ with discrete spectra, and the possibility of resolving the singularities of general relativity. The communities working in these two theories share both technical and a conceptual pillars, however the fields have evolved independently for many years, with different methods and intermediate goals. The aim of the meeting is to bring together for the first time the two communities in a broad and comprehensive way, to strengthen this interdisciplinary overlap and foster new collaborations and developments, concentrating primarily on the geometric and general-relativistic aspects. Leading international researchers both in twistor theory and loop quantum gravity will have the opportunity to establish and consolidate the connections between the two areas of research, and to overcome problems at the forefront of both fields. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. Cosmology@Malta2019, Valletta, Malta --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2018/12/27/cosmologymalta2019/ Starting: 2019-03-19 to 2019-03-22 Location: Valletta, Malta Additional Information: https://www.um.edu.mt/events/ca15117cost2019 Contact: jackson.said[AT]um.edu.mt The COST Action CA-15117 (CANTATA) is a research program that considers, in a coordinated and multidisciplinary way, the possibility to go beyond General Relativity (GR) at ultraviolet (quantum gravity) and infrared (cosmology) scales, scenarios on which Einstein’s theory fails. This is done by combining complementary aspects of theoretical physics, cosmology and astrophysics. The main goal of this initiative is to construct an effective theory of gravity capable of encompassing both the phenomenology related to the lack of a quantum field theory of gravity, and the phenomenology related to the various astrophysical scales (e.g self-gravitating systems, galaxies, large-scale structure) that cannot be explained within the framework of GR without including dark matter and dark energy. Cosmology@Malta2019 will bring together researchers on the topic to discuss recent advances in the field and potential ways forward over the coming years +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Neil Gehrels Prize Postdoctoral Position in the Joint Space-Science Institute at the University of Maryland, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=14956 Deadline: 2018-12-15 Location: College Park, Maryland, USA Additional Information: https://jsi.astro.umd.edu/jsi-prize-postdoc-position Contact: slehr[AT]umd.edu Applications are invited for the Neil Gehrels Prize Postdoctoral Position in the Joint Space-Science Institute (JSI) at the University of Maryland (UMd), College Park. The JSI is a research partnership between UMd-Astronomy, UMd-Physics, and NASA-Goddard created in 2010 to foster interdisciplinary collaborations. This position, which was formerly the JSI Prize Postdoctoral Position, has been renamed to honor Dr. Neil Gehrels, who was a strong supporter of JSI. Current areas of interest to JSI include strong gravity, gravitational waves, black holes, high-energy and plasma astrophysics, particle astrophysics, and cosmology. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Physics, Astronomy or a related field by the start date of the position. The appointment will be for two years and will start Fall 2019. Applications should be submitted through Academic Jobs Online Job #12373. For best consideration upload a CV, bibliography, and statement of research interests/accomplishments by December 15, 2018. Please also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be uploaded to the same web site. The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoc position in gravitational wave astronomy at Nikhef, Amsterdam, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=14964 Deadline: 2019-01-11 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.nikhef.nl/jobs/vacatures/ Contact: S.Caudill[AT]nikhef.nl The gravitational physics division at Nikhef, the National Institute for Subatomic Physics in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in gravitational wave astronomy, with emphasis on searches for coalescing binary neutron stars and black holes with LIGO and Virgo. The successful candidate will work with Dr. Sarah Caudill. The data analysis effort at Nikhef currently involves 2 senior scientists (Dr. Caudill and Prof. Van Den Broeck), 3 postdocs, and 3 PhD students; the group will expand significantly in the next few years. In addition to data analysts, the gravitational physics division at Nikhef (which is a member of the Virgo Collaboration) and its collaborators in the Netherlands consists of astronomers and astrophysicists, theorists, and instrumentalists. There is also vibrant collaboration with individuals and groups around the world. A PhD in physics, astronomy, or a closely related field is a prerequisite for the position; candidates who are close to finishing their PhD thesis are also encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be employed by the NWO-I foundation, whose employment conditions are excellent; these can be found on the website of the employer: www.nwo-i.nl. Candidates are expected to have good communications skills and be able to work in a large international team. The position is for two years, extendable by a third year. For more information and an online application form, see https://www.nikhef.nl/jobs/vacatures/. Please be prepared to upload a cover letter, research statement, publication list, and curriculum vitae. Also, please have the email addresses ready of at least three references who are willing to send a letter of recommendation on your behalf. The deadline for full consideration is January 11th, 2019, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Further information can be obtained from Dr. S. Caudill (S.Caudill[AT]nikhef.nl). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Postdoc position in gravitational wave physics and modified gravity, Tuebingen, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2018/12/04/postdoc-position-in-gravitat… Deadline: 2019-02-15 Location: Tuebingen, Germany Additional Information: http://www.tat.physik.uni-tuebingen.de/~doneva/Jobs/JobAnnouncement_Postdoc… Contact: daniela.doneva[AT]uni-tuebingen.de The newly formed Emmy Noether research group at the University of Tuebingen, is seeking applications for a postdoctoral research position starting in Fall 2019. The group is part of the Theoretical Astrophysics section (TAT) at Tuebingen. The research focus of the successful applicant will be on testing strong-field regime of gravity with gravitational waves; numerical relativity; models and dynamics of neutron stars and black holes in modified theories of gravity. Experience in nonlinear numerical simulations will be considered as an advantage. The position is initially for two years with the possibility of further extension for one more year that will be decided after the first year. The topic of the Emmy Noether research group is on “Gravitational waves from compact objects – a tool for testing strong gravity and nuclear matter at extreme densities ” with a group leader Dr. Daniela Doneva. In a broader perspective, the activities of TAT group, led by Prof. Kostas Kokkotas, are related to the study of sources of gravitational waves with emphasis on the dynamics of neutron stars and black holes. The TAT group currently consists of four (4) post-doctoral researchers, three (3) PhD students and seven (7) MSc students. Further information on the Theoretical Astrophysics Group can be found here. 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 via email to Dr. Daniela Doneva E-mail: daniela.doneva[AT]uni-tuebingen.de The deadline for full consideration is February 15th, 2019, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 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. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. PhD position in gravitational wave physics and modified gravity, Tuebingen, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2018/12/04/phd-position-in-gravitationa… Deadline: 2019-02-15 Location: Tuebingen, Germany Additional Information: http://www.tat.physik.uni-tuebingen.de/~doneva/Jobs/JobAnnouncement_PhD.pdf Contact: daniela.doneva[AT]uni-tuebingen.de The newly formed Emmy Noether research group at the University of Tuebingen, is seeking applications for a PhD position starting in Fall 2019. The group is part of the Theoretical Astrophysics section (TAT) at Tuebingen. The research focus of the successful applicant will be on testing strong-field regime of gravity with gravitational waves; models and dynamics of neutron stars and black holes in modified theories of gravity. The position is for three years. The topic of the Emmy Noether research group is on “Gravitational waves from compact objects – a tool for testing strong gravity and nuclear matter at extreme densities ” with a group leader Dr. Daniela Doneva. In a broader perspective, the activities of TAT group, led by Prof. Kostas Kokkotas, are related to the study of sources of gravitational waves with emphasis on the dynamics of neutron stars and black holes. The TAT group currently consists of four (4) post-doctoral researchers, three (3) PhD students and seven (7) MSc students. Further information on the Theoretical Astrophysics Group can be found here. The salary will be paid according to the German public service scale. Applications, including curriculum vitae, list of publications (if any), statement of research interests and experience, and the names (address, e-mail) of two potential referees should be sent via email to Dr. Daniela Doneva E-mail: daniela.doneva[AT]uni-tuebingen.de The deadline for full consideration is February 15th, 2019, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 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. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. 2-year postdoc position in quantum gravity and foundation of physics in Marseille, France ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=14982 Deadline: 2019-01-31 Location: Marseille, France Additional Information: http://inspirehep.net/record/1706139 Contact: applications.qg.cpt[AT]gmail.com The quantum gravity group at the Centre de Physique Theorique in Marseille opens a two-year postdoctoral position. The position can start on September 1st 2019 or anytime before that. The candidate is expected to collaborate with members of the group on the group projects, interact with the students and contribute to the organisation of the group's activities. The group focuses on quantum gravity and on foundational questions. Please contact us for details, if interested. Send application (CV, list of publications and motivational letter) and support letters to the address applications.qg.cpt[AT]gmail.com, preferably before December 31. Please indicate the name of the applicant in the subject line of all relevant mails. We encourage applications contributing to gender and origin diversity in our group. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Postdoctoral Fellow in Gravitational Wave Astronomy at the eXtreme Gravity Institute, Bozeman, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2018/12/06/postdoctoral-fellow-in-gravi… Deadline: 2019-01-15 Location: Bozeman, USA Additional Information: https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/14565 Contact: ncornish[AT]montana.edu The eXtreme Gravity Institute (www.montana.edu/xgi/) at the Department of Physics of Montana State University invites applications for a 3-year postdoctoral position in gravitational wave astronomy (starting in 2019). The eXtreme Gravity Institute (XGI) is composed of faculty members Neil Cornish, Nicolas Yunes, Anne Lohfink, Amy Reines, David Nidever, Bennett Link, and Sachiko Tsuruta. The gravity group at XGI is lead by Cornish and Yunes, and is currently made up of two postdocs and a large number of graduate and undergraduate students (approx. 20). The XGI hosts international workshops and summer schools on topics related to extreme gravity. The institute is also deeply involved in public outreach, formal and informal education. Research at the XGI covers the full specturm of gravitational wave astronomy, with topics ranging from astrophysical and waveform modeling to science data analysis. The XGI is part of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration (LSC), the LISA Consortium, and the North American Nanohertz Observatory for Gravitational Waves (NANOGrav). The XGI is located in Bozeman, Montana, a dynamic mountain town that is a mecca for outdoor sports enthusiast with world class skiing, climbing, hiking and mountain biking just minutes from main street. The successful candidate will work closely with faculty member Neil Cornish to develop a comprehensive science analysis approach for the future Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA). No previous experience in LISA science is required. Opportunities will also exists to work on LIGO and NANOGrav related projects. The ideal candidate will be well versed in both gravitational wave science and Bayesian inference, but expertise in just one of these fields is sufficient - training will be provided to fill any gaps. Experience in developing computational algorithms will be considered paticulaly valuable. The successful candidate will demonstrate research experience and creativity, high productivity and proficiency in written and oral communication. A Ph.D in physics, astronomy, or a related discipline is required by the start of employment. Interested candidates will submit an application at https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/14565, which must include a resume/CV, a research statement, and contact information for three references. After submission of an application, our system will contact all references to request confidential letters of recommendation. The deadline for submission of an application is January 15th 2019. For more information, please refer to the job link or email Prof. Neil Cornish (ncornish[AT]montana.edu). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. ERC-funded postdoctoral positions in gravitational wave physics at SISSA, Trieste, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2018/12/06/erc-funded-postdoctoral-posi… Deadline: 2019-01-06 Location: Trieste, Italy Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/12928 Contact: enrico.barausse[AT]gmail.com SISSA (International School for Advanced Studies, Trieste, Italy) invites applications for several ERC-funded postdoctoral positions in gravitational-wave physics, funded by the ERC Consolidator project GRAMS (GRavity from Astrophysical to Microscopic Scales), whose PI (Enrico Barausse) will join SISSA in the spring of 2019. Successful applicants are expected to work on themes relevant for GRAMS, including: gravitational-wave emission in theories extending/modifying general relativity; cosmological screening; numerical relativity simulations; gravitational-wave data analysis. Positions may be up to 4-year long according to performance and are expected to start in the fall of 2019 or earlier. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. ERC-Funded Postdoctoral Research Positions in Computational Astrophysics, Prague, Czech Republic ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=15003 Deadline: 2019-01-26 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Additional Information: http://utf.mff.cuni.cz/~pejcha Contact: pejcha[AT]utf.mff.cuni.cz We invite application for 1-2 postdoctoral positions in the area of computational astrophysics in the research group of Dr. Ondrej Pejcha at the Institute of Theoretical Physics, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic. The successful candidates will lead development of new computational abilities to understand multi-dimensional evolution of catastrophic interactions of binary stars (mergers, common envelope, compact objects), and the associated radiation signatures (transients). The work will be performed within the project "Cat-In-hAT" funded by the ERC Starting Grant to our group. The research group will have access to a dedicated computer cluster and is connected to observational efforts in time-domain astronomy as part of the All-Sky Automated Survey for Supernovae. Candidates interested in interacting with observers are welcome to apply. The position is initially for one year, renewable for up to three years, based on performance. Applicants must have a PhD in astronomy, computational physics, or a related field by the start date of the appointment. The position includes internationally competitive salary and research budget, full medical and dental benefits, and contributions to social security. Application instructions: Please submit CV, list of publications, statement on past research and future interests, and names and addresses of 3 references to pejcha[AT]utf.mff.cuni.cz. Applications will be reviewed starting January 26 2019, but the position will remain open until filled. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Five-Year Postdoc in History and Philosophy of Gravitational Physics, Bonn, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=15009 Deadline: 2019-01-10 Location: Bonn, Germany Additional Information: https://www.history-and-philosophy-of-physics.com/jobs.html Contact: office.lehmkuhl[AT]uni-bonn.de The University of Bonn, Germany, invites applications for a five-year postdoctoral fellowship in history and philosophy of physics. The position will provide an outstanding early-career scholar with a unique opportunity to pursue research in collaboration with the other members of the new Lichtenberg group in integrated history and philosophy of physics. The focus of the group during these first five years will be an analysis of the history and conceptual foundations of gravitational physics since Einstein found the field equations of general relativity in 1915; a particular focus will be on black hole physics and gravitational wave physics. Applications from candidates with a suitable background in philosophy of physics, history of physics or indeed gravitational physics itself, would be particularly welcome. The position comes with a competitive salary that adjusts to the experience of the applicant, a comprehensive health and pension plan, funding for conference travel and other research expenses, as well as a (possibly shared) office in the Electoral palace of Bonn, which houses the Institute of Philosophy of the University of Bonn. The Palace is right in the city centre of Bonn, and only a five minute walk from the shores of the River Rhine with its vineyards and castles. Further particulars and details of how to apply can be found on the website +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. PhD Fellowship in History and Philosophy of Gravitational Physics, Bonn, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=15010 Deadline: 2019-01-10 Location: Bonn, Germany Additional Information: https://www.history-and-philosophy-of-physics.com/jobs.html Contact: office.lehmkuhl[AT]uni-bonn.de The University of Bonn, Germany, invites applications for a PhD fellowship in history and philosophy of physics. The position will provide an outstanding early-career scholar with a unique opportunity to pursue research in collaboration with the other members of the new Lichtenberg group in integrated history and philosophy of physics. The focus of the group during the first five years will be an analysis of the history and conceptual foundations of gravitational physics since Einstein found the field equations of general relativity in 1915; a particular focus will be on black hole physics and gravitational wave physics. Applications from candidates with a suitable background in philosophy of physics, history of physics or indeed gravitational physics itself, would be particularly welcome. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. Heinrich Hertz Fellowship in History and Philosophy of Physics, Bonn, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=15011 Deadline: 2019-01-10 Location: Bonn, Germany Additional Information: https://www.history-and-philosophy-of-physics.com/heinrich-hertz-fellowship… Contact: office.lehmkuhl[AT]uni-bonn.de The Heinrich Hertz Fellowship in History and Philosophy of physics is designed to allow PhD students and early-career scholars to spend 3 months, 6 months or an entire academic year (9 months) at the University of Bonn to work on any topic in history and philosophy of physics; though a focus of the group in Bonn for the next decade will be the history and philosophy of gravitational physics, especially since the 1950s. Thus, gravitational physicists who would like to try out history and philosophy of physics, whether to work on the foundations of Einstein's approach to GR, the singularity theorems, or the discovery and interpretation of recent LIGO data, to name just a few possibilities, are very much encouraged to apply. Fellows have no formal duties apart apart from following their own research agenda and interacting with the other historians and philosophers of physics in Bonn. Hertz fellows are provided with: - A (possibly shared) office at the Electoral Palace, which houses the Institute of Philosophy of the University of Bonn. - A monthly stipend of 2500 Euros to cover accommodation and maintenance during the stay in Bonn. Stipends are not generally taxable in Germany. Fellows have to show that they have sufficient (travel) health insurance for their stay in Bonn. - Reimbursements of some conference travel and similar expenses during the stay in Bonn. Starting times of the fellowships are flexible. However, the default would be to start on the 1st of October (beginning of the Winter Semester) or the 1st of April (beginning of the summer semester). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12. Postdoc positions in continuous gravitational-wave searches at MPI for gravitational physics, Hannover, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=15022 Deadline: 2019-01-15 Location: Hannover, Germany Additional Information: http://www.aei.mpg.de/2318757/cwpostdoc2018 Contact: CW-jobs[AT]aei.mpg.de The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute, AEI) is a leading research institute in the world specializing in gravitational physics. Around 200 international scientists work at the research labs and offices located in Potsdam-Golm and Hannover, Germany. The working language is English. The Albert Einstein Institute in Hannover plays a central role in the analysis and interpretation of the ground-breaking observations of gravitational waves. More information can be found at http://www.aei.mpg.de/obs-rel-cos and http://www.aei.mpg.de/continuouswaves. The institute prides itself of a very lively environment and world-class computing facilities. We are inviting applications for outstanding Post-Docs interested in joining our efforts to detect continuous gravitational waves. These are waves that have not yet been detected, expected from fast rotating compact objects. The detection problem is possibly one of the most challenging across the various types of GW signals, with the data analysis procedures effectively increasing the detector sensitivity by a significant amount. The permanent independent research group at AEI led by M. Alessandra Papa is the largest group world-wide devoted to this endeavour, designing and carrying out the deepest searches and deploying them on in-house computing resources and on the Einstein@Home volunteer computing project. The ideal candidate should have an excellent academic track record, programming experience, have worked with data, be creative, interested in astronomy and astrophysics, enthusiastic and should like to work in a team. Prior experience with gravitational wave data is not required. The initial appointment will be for two years with the possibility, upon satisfactory performance, of an extension. Applications should comprise a CV, publication list and a brief research statement. They should be submitted by email to CW-jobs[AT]aei.mpg.de. Candidates should also arrange that three letters of reference be sent directly to CW-jobs[AT]aei.mpg.de. Applications will be considered as they are received and until the positions are filled. Full consideration will be given to applications received by January 15th 2019. The start date is flexible. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.13. Postdoctoral position in numerical relativity, Rhodes University, South Africa ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2018/12/14/postdoctoral-position-in-num… Deadline: 2019-01-16 Location: Grahamstown, South Africa Additional Information: https://www.ru.ac.za/mathematics/ Contact: n.bishop[AT]ru.ac.za The appointment is for up to two years with a starting date of 1 February 2019 and a salary of R220 000 per year, to work on a project "Cauchy Characteristic Matching, and Other Uses of the Characteristic Method in Numerical Relativity". In particular, we are seeking to further develop our matching code, which uses the Cactus framework with a BSSN code in the interior and a characteristic code in the exterior. The faculty members involved in this project are Nigel Bishop - see https://scholar.google.co.za/citations?user=m8CpFJkAAAAJ&hl=en Denis Pollney - see https://scholar.google.co.za/citations?user=lOK_rucAAAAJ&hl=en Chris Stevens - see https://www.ru.ac.za/mathematics/people/staff/chrisstevens/ Background information about the Department and the University can be found at https://www.ru.ac.za/mathematics/ Please apply via e-mail attaching a single PDF file that contains a letter of application, and a CV with a list of publications and a statement of accomplished research. The application should include the date of award of the PhD degree; and if not yet formally awarded, please explain your current status and the expected date of formal award of the degree. Please also arrange for 2 letters of recommendation to be sent in support of the application. All these items should be emailed to n.bishop[at]ru.ac.za with subject “Postdoc Application – Candidate name”. To receive full consideration, applications should be received by 16 January 2019. Late applications will be considered at our discretion. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.14. Postdoctoral position at AEI Hannover, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=15042 Deadline: 2019-01-01 Location: Hannover, Germany Additional Information: http://www.aei.mpg.de/obs-rel-cos Contact: jobs-gw-han[AT]aei.mpg.de The Division of Observational Relativity and Cosmology at the Albert Einstein Institute in Hannover invites applications from outstanding post-doctoral scientists interested in using open gravitational-wave data to further our understanding of astrophysics, gravity and the Universe. The division is led by Prof. Bruce Allen and senior scientist Dr. Badri Krishnan and works closely with the independent research groups "Searching for Continuous Gravitational Waves" led by Dr. Maria Alessandra Papa, and "Binary Merger Observations and Numerical Relativity" led by Dr. Frank Ohme. The Albert Einstein Institute in Hannover plays an active role in the analysis and interpretation of gravitational wave data, and provides a lively and friendly environment and world-class computing facilities. More information can be found at http://www.aei.mpg.de/obs-rel-cos and http://www.aei.mpg.de/continuouswaves. The ideal candidate should have an excellent academic track record. Prior experience in gravitational wave data analysis and/or computing would be helpful but is not a requirement. The initial appointment will be for two years with the expectation of an extension to a third year subject to satisfactory performance. Applications including a CV, publication list and a brief research statement should be submitted by email to jobs-gw-han[AT]aei.mpg.de by January 1st 2019. Candidates should also arrange that three letters of reference be sent to jobs-gw-han[AT]aei.mpg.de by the referees. Applications will be considered as they are received and the start date is flexible. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.15. Postdoc position in gravitational waves modeling and numerical relativity at Jena, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2018/12/19/postdoc-position-in-gravitat… Deadline: 2019-02-01 Location: Jena, Germany Additional Information: https://www.tpi.uni-jena.de/Jobs Contact: sebastiano.bernuzzi[AT]uni-jena.de Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the field of gravitational waves and numerical relativity at the University of Jena. The position is associated with the research group of Prof. Sebastiano Bernuzzi at the Theoretical Physics Institute Jena and funded by ERC-StG grant “BinGraSp”. The project is about modeling binary neutron star coalescence in general relativity, including gravitational waveform modeling, computational aspects in numerical relativity, and gravitational-wave data-analysis applications. The successful candidate has the opportunity to join the Virgo Collaboration and participate to the LIGO-Virgo gravitational-wave astronomy programme. The appointment will be initially for one year with possible extension to the end of the project. Candidates with experience in analytical and numerical relativity, gravitational-wave modeling and data analysis, computational physics are particularly encouraged to apply. Please submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae with a list of publications, a brief description of research interests, and a list of three potential referees, who may be contacted separately. Applications should be received by February 1st, 2019, but will be considered until the positions are filled. Starting date is expected in August/September 2019. Please send applications to: sebastiano.bernuzzi(AT)uni-jena.de Theoretisch-Physikalisches Institut Friedrich-Schiller-Universitaet Jena Max Wien Platz 1 D-07743 Jena, Germany Office 209 Please use the string “Application for PD position – SURNAME NAME” in the email subject and use the PDF format for all your files. LINKS: * http://www.tpi.uni-jena.de/~bernuzzi/group.html * https://www.tpi.uni-jena.de/Jobs +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.16. Multiple Postdoctoral Fellowships and Research Associate Scientists positions Available in Multi-messenger Astrophysics at RIT, New York, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2018/12/19/multiple-postdoctoral-fellow… Deadline: 2019-01-31 Location: Rochester, NY Additional Information: https://ccrg.rit.edu/content/news/2018-07-26/postdoctoral-fellowships-avail… Contact: manuela[AT]astro.rit.edu The recent observations of a binary neutron star merger using both gravitational wave interferometers as well as electromagnetic telescopes across the full spectrum have initiated the age of multi-messenger astronomy and astrophysics. As part of several NASA and NSF collaborative projects, the RIT’s Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation (CCRG) is currently seeking to fill one or two postdoctoral research positions with highly qualified individuals interested in pursuing research in the fields of numerical relativity, theoretical and computational astrophysics, with an emphasis on general relativistic magneto-hydrodynamics simulations. We are particularly interested in relativistic magneto-hydrodynamics simulations of accretion disks around supermassive black hole mergers, and binary neutron star coalescences from prior to merger through to the formation of disks and/or collapse of the merged remnant, the production of jets, and launching of outflows. We are also interested perform “event-based” simulations, using parameters informed by specific LIGO/Virgo detections, and thereby permitting much closer comparison with observables, in order to interpret current and future multi-messenger observations by a wide array of current and future detectors. The successful postdoctoral candidates will be Fellows of a new prestigious “Frontier in Gravitational-Wave Astrophysics” (FGWA) Program. Initially appointed for two or three years, the Fellows are renewable up to five years depending on satisfactory performance and the availability of funds. Senior scientists in the group includes Manuela Campanelli (Director), Joshua Faber, Carlos Lousto, Richard O’Shaughnessy, Jason Nordhaus, Yosef Zlochower, Sukanya Chakrabarti, John Whelan, and Hans-Peter Bischof, several postdoctoral fellows and Ph.D. students (see http://ccrg.rit.edu/people for an overview on who is or has been at CCRG). The group is involved in several large collaborations, including the LIGO Scientific Collaboration (LSC), The Einstein Toolkit Consortium (http://einsteintoolkit.org) and a NASA Theoretical and Computational Astrophysics Network (TCAN). CCRG researchers have access to several computing cluster facilities at national computing centers such as XSEDE and the NCSA’s Blue Waters Supercomputer (with an allocation of over 160 million core hours), as well as a dedicated over 3000-core cluster hosted at the Center. More information about the CCRG is available at http://ccrg.rit.edu/. And about Rochester at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rochester,_New_York Applications should consist of a cover letter, a brief statement of research interests, a curriculum vitae including publication list, and at least three letters of recommendation. All materials should be sent electronically as soon as possible to: manuela[AT]astro[dot]rit[dot]edu with a copy to ccrg-postdoc[AT]ccrgweb.rit.edu. Application material should also be posted at: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/Home/Home?partnerid=25483&si… Enquiries can be addressed to the center’s Director: Manuela Campanelli, manuela[AT]astro[dot]rit[dot]edu Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation, School of Mathematical Sciences, and School of Physics and Astronomy, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) 85 Lomb Memorial Drive Rochester, New York 14623 USA Review of completed applications will begin as soon as available and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. Starting date can be as early as January and no later than September, 2019. RIT is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.17. ERC-funded postdoctoral positions in gravitational wave astrophysics at Milan, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=15091 Deadline: 2019-01-18 Location: Milan, Italy Additional Information: https://www.fisica.unimib.it/it/ricerca/astrofisica/milano-bicocca-astrophy… Contact: asesana[AT]star.sr.bham.ac.uk Universita` di Milano Bicocca is currently seeking to filling at least two postdoctoral research positions with highly qualified individuals interested in pursuing research in the fields gravitational wave astrophysics, with a particular focus on massive black hole binaries. The successful candidates will join Prof. Alberto Sesana (moving to Milan in March) to form the core team of 'B Massive', an ERC CoG funded project aimed at tackling all the facets of the astrophysics of massive black hole binaries, including theory, N-body and hydro simulations, prediction of observational signatures and their search in observational data, pulsar timing array data analysis and astrophysical inference. Appointments are expected to start in the fall 2019. The ERC funding guarantees a generous salary, competitive with the highest European standards for this type of positions. The Bicocca astro group is leader in massive black hole astrophysics and dynamics, and is composed by faculty members Prof. Monica Colpi, Prof. Massimo Dotti, Prof. Giuseppe Gavazzi, Prof. Francesco Haardt, plus several postdocs and PhD students. It also has tight connections with the observatories of Brera and Merate. It is located close to the centre of Milan, the most lively and international city in Italy. Candidates must have a PhD degree in physics, astronomy or a related discipline. Applications should consist of a cover letter, a brief statement of research interests, a curriculum vitae including publication list, and at least three letters of recommendation. All materials should be sent electronically as soon as possible to asesana[AT]star.sr.bham.ac.uk, by January 18, 2019. For enquires and more information about the 'B Massive' project, please contact the PI at asesana[AT]star.sr.bham.ac.uk. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.18. PhD position in GW research at the University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=15098 Deadline: 2019-01-24 Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands Additional Information: http://iop.uva.nl/shared/uva/en/vacancies/2018/12/18-790-phd-position-in-gr… Contact: t.hinderer[AT]uva.nl GRAPPA, the center of excellence in Gravitation and Astroparticle Physics of the University of Amsterdam has an opening for a PhD position in Gravitational Wave physics in Dr Samaya Nissanke’s group. The group is active in diverse sub-field including multi-messenger astronomy, data analysis, theory, and modeling, and is involved in the Virgo collaboration, the LISA consortium, and 3G science case, and several international electromagnetic follow-up groups. The successful candidate will work primarily on topics in source modeling with Drs. Tanja Hinderer and Samaya Nissanke, with the focus of the projects being open and depending on the candidate’s interests. Projects can range from theoretical perturbative approaches to relativistic two-body dynamics, waveform modeling through combining information from analytical and numerical relativity, tests of General Relativity, black holes, neutron-star matter, dark matter, exotic objects and physics beyond the standard model, multi-messenger astrophysics and cosmology. The successful applicant will also work in close collaboration with the groups of Dr Philipp Moesta (multimessenger astrophysics), Prof. Daniel Baumann (cosmology), Prof. Gianfranco Bertone (dark matter), and Prof. Anna Watts (neutron stars). We encourage applications from underrepresented groups in STEM. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.19. Group Leader in Theoretical Gravitational Physics at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics, Potsdam, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2018/12/20/group-leader-in-theoretical-… Deadline: 2019-01-20 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://www.aei.mpg.de/2261284/gwgroupleaderpotsdam Contact: andre.schirotzek[AT]aei.mpg.de The "Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity" (ACR) department at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute, AEI) in Potsdam, announces the opening of a Group Leader position in theoretical gravitational physics. The position will be either for a fixed term (5 years) or a tenure-track with the possibility of becoming permanent after 5 years (or sooner). In exceptional cases, the position can be made permanent from the beginning. Scientists working on or interested in working on the below research areas are strongly encouraged to apply.: - probing the nature of gravity and compact objects, such as black holes and neutron stars, through gravitational waves, - solving analytically the two-body problem in General Relativity and alternative theories of gravity, employing methods such as post-Newtonian theory, post-Minkowskian theory, gravitational self-force, effective-one-body theory, etc. The successful candidate will lead a group of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, and will take advantage of interactions and collaborations with other members of the department. The ACR department, led by Alessandra Buonanno, is composed of about 20-25 scientists, including two research group leaders, Jonathan Gair (as of Spring 2019) and Harald Pfeiffer. The department also hosts several long and short-term visitors, and it has ties with the Physics Department at the University of Maryland, the Humboldt University in Berlin, and the University of Potsdam. The ACR division focuses on several aspects of gravitational-wave physics and astrophysics, including (i) theoretical gravitational dynamics and radiation (effective field theory, post-Newtonian theory, post-Minkowskian theory, gravitational self-force approach, perturbation theory and effective-one-body formalism), (ii) numerical relativity, most notably simulations of binary black holes and binary neutron stars, (iii) interpretation and analysis of data from gravitational-wave detectors on the ground (LIGO and Virgo) and in space (LISA), (iv) astrophysics of compact objects, (v) cosmography with gravitational waves from binary systems, and (vi) tests of strong gravity within General Relativity and alternative gravity theories. Members of the division have the opportunity to join the LIGO Scientific Collaboration through the group's membership, the LISA Consortium, and also participate to building the science case for third generation (3G) ground-based detectors (Einstein Telescope and Cosmic Explorer). The ACR division has a high-performance computer cluster, Minerva with ~9,500 cores, and a high-throughput computer cluster Vulcan with ~2,000 cores (soon to be replaced by Hypatia with ~8,000 cores). Those clusters are used to run numerical-relativity simulations of gravitational-wave sources, and carry out source-modeling and data-analysis studies for current and future gravitational-wave detectors. For the application submission you will be asked to upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications, a 2-page summary of past research achievements, and a 2-page research proposal. Applicants will need to indicate the names of three referees for recommendation letters. Referees will receive an email with instructions on how to upload their letters. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline for full consideration is January 20th, 2019. The position is available as early as Spring 2019, but it can also start later, in Fall 2019. Applications will be considered until all positions are filled. The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.20. Postdoctoral research position at LIGO, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2018/12/21/postdoctoral-research-positi… Deadline: 2019-01-11 Location: (various) USA Additional Information: https://www.ligo.caltech.edu/page/postdocs Contact: hr[AT]ligo.caltech.edu The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) has as its goal the development of gravitational wave physics and astronomy. The LIGO Laboratory is managed by Caltech and MIT, and is funded by the National Science Foundation. It operates observatory sites equipped with laser interferometric detectors at Hanford, Washington and Livingston, Louisiana, which recently made the first confirmed detection of gravitational waves. A vigorous LIGO Laboratory R&D program supports the development of enhancements to the LIGO detector as well as astrophysical data analysis, and development of future detectors and detector technologies. The LIGO Laboratory anticipates having one or possibly more postdoctoral research positions at one or more of the LIGO sites – Caltech, MIT and at the two LIGO Observatories in Hanford, WA and Livingston, LA – beginning in Fall 2019. Hires will be made based on the availability of funding. Successful applicants will be involved in the operation of LIGO itself, analysis of LIGO data, both for diagnostic purposes and astrophysics searches, and/or the R&D program for future detector improvements. We seek candidates across a broad range of disciplines. Expertise related to astrophysics, modeling, data analysis, electronics, laser and quantum optics, vibration isolation and control systems is desirable. Most importantly, candidates should be broadly trained scientists, willing to learn new experimental and analytical techniques, and ready to share in the excitement of building, operating and observing with a gravitational-wave observatory. Appointments at the post-doctoral level will initially be for one-year with the possibility of renewal for up to two subsequent years. Applications for postdoctoral research positions with LIGO Laboratory should indicate which of the LIGO sites (Caltech, MIT, Hanford, or Livingston), if any, are preferred by the applicant, and which (if any) are likely to be unworkable. Applications should be sent to HR[AT]ligo.caltech.edu (Electronic Portable Document Format (PDF) submittals are preferred) and information provided is subject to LIGO privacy policy. Caltech and MIT are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers. Women, minorities, veterans, and disabled persons are encouraged to apply. Applications should include curriculum vitae, list of publications (with refereed articles noted), and the names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three or more references. Please attach a cover letter describing past experience and current and future research interests. Applicants should request that three or more letters of recommendations be sent directly to HR[AT]ligo.caltech.edu (Electronic Portable Document Format (PDF) submittals are preferred). Consideration of applications will begin December 15, 2018 and will continue until all positions have been filled. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.21. Postdoctoral positions in gravitation, quantum theory and related areas at Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2018/12/25/postdoctoral-positions-in-gr… Deadline: 2019-06-01 Location: Changsha, China Additional Information: http://english.hunnu.edu.cn/ Contact: jwhu[AT]hunnu.edu.cn Hunan Normal University (Changsha, Hunan China) invites applications for postdoctoral positions in gravitation, quantum theory and other related fields (such as quantum field theory in curved space-time, relativistic quantum information, quantum gravity, cosmology, black hole physics, gravitational wave physics). A competitive salary and a start-up fund are provided depending on the past research accomplishments. Annual bonuses for publications are provided and postdoc grants at both national and provincial levels are possible. The candidates should already have a Ph.D degree and are expected to collaborate with Prof. Hongwei Yu and other members of his research group. The initial appointment is for two years with a possibility of extension. Applicants should submit their CV, list of publications, summary of research accomplishments and interests and arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be submitted to jwhu[AT]hunnu.edu.cn. The review of the applications will begin upon the receipt of the application. For any further inquiries, please contact Dr. Jiawei Hu at the above email. Changsha, as the capital of Hunan province, where Hunan Normal University is located between the scenic Xiang River and Yuelu Mountain, is famous for history of over 3,000 years. It is a beautiful, creative, historical and cultural city with comfortable climate, unique scenery and convenient transportation. It gives you a special experience on the colligation and integration of the Huxiang Culture with the modern civilization. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Living Reviews in Relativity: "Testing general relativity in cosmology" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2018/12/19/living-reviews-in-relativity… Additional Information: https://www.springer.com/gp/livingreviews/relativity The open-access journal Living Reviews in Relativity has published a new review article on 18 December 2018: Ishak, Mustapha, "Testing general relativity in cosmology", Living Rev Relativ (2019) 22: 1. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41114-018-0017-4 Abstract: We review recent developments and results in testing general relativity (GR) at cosmological scales. The subject has witnessed rapid growth during the last two decades with the aim of addressing the question of cosmic acceleration and the dark energy associated with it. However, with the advent of precision cosmology, it has also become a well-motivated endeavor by itself to test gravitational physics at cosmic scales. We overview cosmological probes of gravity, formalisms and parameterizations for testing deviations from GR at cosmological scales, selected modified gravity (MG) theories, gravitational screening mechanisms, and computer codes developed for these tests. We then provide summaries of recent cosmological constraints on MG parameters and selected MG models. We supplement these cosmological constraints with a summary of implications from the recent binary neutron star merger event. Next, we summarize some results on MG parameter forecasts with and without astrophysical systematics that will dominate the uncertainties. The review aims at providing an overall picture of the subject and an entry point to students and researchers interested in joining the field. It can also serve as a quick reference to recent results and constraints on testing gravity at cosmological scales. Please, visit frequently our relativity channel (https://www.springer.com/gp/livingreviews/relativity) at http://livingreviews.org for other news. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. 2019 Awards for Essays on Gravitation ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2018/12/27/2019-awards-for-essays-on-gr… Additional Information: http://www.gravityresearchfoundation.org In 2019, for our seventieth competition, the trustees of the Gravity Research Foundation are offering five awards for short essays for stimulating thought and encouraging work on the phenomenon of gravitation. The stipulations follow: (1) We will make these Awards on May 15, 2019 for the best and most well-written essays about gravitation, its theory, applications or effects. Essays should be 1500 words or fewer excluding abstracts and a small number of equations, diagrams, tables and references. The subject matter may or may not be original research. The essay competition is not intended to replace a research journal where the detailed results of original research are submitted. Essays should not give lengthy detailed mathematical calculations nor detailed descriptions of an experimental setup. Essay ideas should be self-contained and understandable - not dependent on reading other documents. (2) The First Award will be $4000.00 The Second Award will be $1250.00 The Third Award will be $1000.00 The Fourth Award will be $750.00 The Fifth Award will be $500.00 (3) Essay must be in English and e-mailed in a single PDF file before April 1, 2019. One essay only will be accepted from each author. Notify us within 24 hours if you do not receive an e-mail confirmation of your submission. (4) Title page should include all the following: essay title, authors' names (specify corresponding author), e-mail & complete mailing addresses, submission date, an abstract of 125 words or fewer, and the statement: "Essay written for the Gravity Research Foundation 2019 Awards for Essays on Gravitation." Pages should be numbered. (5) The decision of the judges will be final, and no reviews or comments will be provided. (6) Please check the winners' announcement to be posted on our website: www.gravityresearchfoundation.org around May 15, 2019. We will also attempt to send all participants a general e-mail notification. (7) The five award-winning essays will be published in a special issue of the International Journal of Modern Physics D (IJMPD). Authors of essays designated Honorable Mention will be invited to submit their essays to the IJMPD where these may undergo additional refereeing at editorial discretion for possible publication. Authors of all other essays are free and encouraged to publish their essays after May 15th. Submission e-mail address: George M. Rideout, Jr., President, grideoutjr[AT]aol.com Recent First Award Winners: 2018 - Jessica Santiago & Matt Visser, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand 2017 - Ivan Agullo, LSU; Adrian del Rio & Jose Navarro-Salas, Centro Mixto Universidad de Valencia-CSIC, Spain 2016 - Stephen L. Adler, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, New Jersey 2015 - Gerard 't Hooft, Utrecht University & Spinoza Institute, the Netherlands 2014 - Lawrence M. Krauss, Arizona State University & Frank Wilczek, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 2013 - Baocheng Zhang, Qing-yu Cai, Ming-sheng Zhan, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan and Li You, Tsinghua University, Bejing, PR China 2012 - Claus Kiefer & Manuel Kraemer, University of Cologne, Koeln, Germany 2011 - Ivan Agullo, Penn State & Leonard Parker, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 2010 - Mark Van Raamsdonk, University of British Columbia, Vancouver 2009 - Alexander Burinskii, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia 2008 - T. Padmanabhan, IUCAA, Pune, India 2007 - S. Carlip, University of California at Davis 2006 - Vijay Balasubramanian, University of Pennsylvania; Donald Marolf, University of California at Santa Barbara & Moshe Rozali, University of British Columbia 2005 - John Ellis, CERN; N. E. Mavromatos, King's College London & D. V. Nanopoulos, Texas A&M University ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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