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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Annual conference of the Philosophy of Physics Group of the German Physical Society, Heidelberg, Germany 1.2. Aspects of Emergent Gravity, A one-day meeting in memory of Prof. Thanu Padmanabhan, (online) 1.3. PHAROS Conference 2022 "The multi-messenger physics and astrophysics of neutron stars", Rome, Italy 1.4. Recent progress on gravity tests (online) 1.5. Asia-Pacific School and Workshop on Gravitation and Cosmology 2022 (online) 1.6. Pseudo-Riemannian Geometry and Invariants in General Relativity, Stavanger, Norway 1.7. Universe Webinar:Superfluidity and Superconductivity in Neutron Stars (online) 1.8. BritGrav22, Glasgow, UK (online) 1.9. Loops Summer School '22, Marseille, France 1.10. 8th International Colloquium on Scientific and Fundamental Aspects of GNSS, Sofia, Bulgaria 2. Jobs 2.1. Postdoc position in gravitational wave astronomy, Perth, Australia 2.2. Postdoctoral position in gravitational-wave astronomy or high-energy astrophysics, Melbourne, Australia 2.3. Inaugural Argonne Energy Technology and Security AI Fellowship, Illinois, USA 2.4. ��Postdoctoral Position at the Astronomical Institute, Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic 2.5. Postdoctoral position in Gravity and Astrophysics, Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic 2.6. PhD positions in gravitational physics at the Niels Bohr Institute, Copenhgen, Denmark 2.7. Postdoctoral Research Associate in Mathematical General Relativity, Edinburgh, UK 2.8. Postdoctoral position in gravitational-wave modeling and analysis at TAPIR, Caltech, CA, USA 2.9. Faculty Positions in Classical and Quantum Gravity, RRI, Bangalore, India 2.10. PhD positions in gravitational physics, Dublin, Ireland 2.11. Postodoctoral positions in Gravitational Physics and Cosmology, Beijing, China 2.12. Postdoctoral position in cosmology, Lisbon, Portugal 3. News 3.1. New book: "Geometry: A very short introduction", by Maciej Dunajski ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Annual conference of the Philosophy of Physics Group of the German Physical Society, Heidelberg, Germany --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=24175 Starting: 2022-03-21 to 2022-03-25 Location: Heidelberg, Germany Additional Information: https://www.dpg-physik.de/vereinigungen/fachuebergreifend/ag/agphil?set_lan… Contact: dennis.lehmkuhl[AT]uni-bonn.de CALL FOR PAPERS (Online Conference, Deadline: 21 January 2021) Call for abstracts for the annual conference of the Philosophy of Physics Group of the German Physical Society, 21-25 March 2022. The Philosophy of Physics Group (AGPhil) of the German Physical Society (DPG) invites submissions for its annual conference which will take place within the framework of the annual conference of the DPG. Contributions on any topic in the philosophy of physics are welcome. A particular focus in this year will be the philosophical analysis of gravitational wave and black hole physics, and we particularly encourage submissions on this topic. The following speakers have already accepted the invitation to speak at the AGPhil sessions: Juliusz Doboszewski (Bonn) Isobel Falconer (St Andrews) Peter Galison (Harvard) Tushar Menon (Cambridge) Lydia Patton (Virginia Tech) Karim Thebault (Bristol) The conference will take place 21-25 March 2022 and will be held entirely online. The DPG divisions for gravitational physics, particle physics, history of physics, and theoretical/mathematical physics, among others, also convene at the same conference. The conference will have many parallel sessions organised by the various DPG groups and divisions, and any attendee can freely jump between the different sessions on physics, its philosophy and history. If you would like to present a paper, please submit an abstract of about 200 words by 21 January 2022 (ignore the stated 15 January 2022 abstract submission deadline on the website), using the online-form at https://www.dpg-tagung.de/hd22/submission.html?language=en For future updates see https://www.dpg-physik.de/vereinigungen/fachuebergreifend/ag/agphil?set_lan… We look forward to seeing you at the conference! Dennis Lehmkuhl Radin Dardashti +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. Aspects of Emergent Gravity, A one-day meeting in memory of Prof. Thanu Padmanabhan, (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/01/13/aspects-of-emergent-gravity-… Starting: 2022-03-09 to 2022-03-09 Location: (online) Additional Information: https://events.iitgn.ac.in/2022/aeg/index.html Contact: sudiptas[AT]iitgn.ac.in Emergent gravity is a unique approach which aims to understand the dynamics of gravity using a thermodynamic perspective. This paradigm provides a refreshingly different way of interpreting spacetime dynamics and highlights the fact that several features of classical gravitational theories may have direct thermodynamic interpretation. In this meeting, we aim to focus on various aspects of this interesting approach and understand the current status. This meeting is organized by Indian Association for General Relativity and Gravitation (IAGRG) in collaboration with the physics departments of IIT Gandhinagar, IIT Madras and IACS Kolkata. The speakers are Ted Jacobson Mark Van Raamsdonk Stefano Liberati Erik Verlinde This meeting is dedicated to the memory of Prof. Thanu Padmanabhan. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. PHAROS Conference 2022 "The multi-messenger physics and astrophysics of neutron stars", Rome, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/01/13/pharos-conference-2022-the-m… Starting: 2022-05-16 to 2022-05-19 Location: Rome, Italy Additional Information: https://indico.ice.csic.es/event/29/ Contact: pharos_conference2022[AT]ice.csic.es We are glad to announce that registration and abstract submission are open for the upcoming PHAROS Conference 2022 on "The multi-messenger physics and astrophysics of neutron stars" that will be held on May 16-19, 2022 in La Sapienza University of Rome (Italy). You can find more information at the conference website, where you will also find the registration and abstract submission forms: https://indico.ice.csic.es/event/29/. Invited speakers: Marco Antonelli Stefano Ascenzi Anna Bilous Alice Borghese Enrico Bozzo Benoit Cerutti Colin Clark (TBC) Paolo D'Avanzo Rossella Gamba Michael Kramer Sam Lander Lina Levin Preston Arianna Miraval Zanon Helena Pais Albino Perego Luigi Piro Geert Raaijmakers Kaustubh Rajwade Tania Regimbau Stephan Rosswog Benjamin Shaw (TBC) Alicia Sintes Luigi Stella Thomas Tauris Laura Tolos Alejandro Torres-Forne' Roberto Turolla Silvia Zane The meeting is planned to be held fully in presence, but if this will not be possible, a hybrid or totally remote format will be implemented. We expect to update you on that in early April 2022. We hope to see you all in Rome very soon! Best regards, Nanda Rea, Leonardo Gualtieri, Gianluca Israel, Paola Leaci, Alessandro Papitto on behalf of the SOC and LOC +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. Recent progress on gravity tests (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/01/18/recent-progress-on-gravity-t… Starting: 2022-02-16 to 2022-02-18 Location: Additional Information: https://astro.fudan.edu.cn Contact: bambi[AT]fudan.edu.cn The purpose of this online mini-workshop is to build bridges and foster collaborations between scientists working on tests of general relativity with electromagnetic and gravitational waves. Communication between the participants will be fostered by having few talks and scheduling discussions time. There will be no parallel sessions, and everybody is expected to attend every session, thereby ensuring enough cross-discussions among participants from different areas. Discussions will be centered on the constraints from each technique, what is expected in the future, and possible synergies among different methods. Every talk is 25 minutes + 5 minutes for Q&A, and we will have dedicated time for further discussion. Registration is free but required. Organizers: Cosimo Bambi (Fudan University) Alejandro Cardenas-Avendano (Princeton University and Fundacion Universitaria Konrad Lorenz) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Asia-Pacific School and Workshop on Gravitation and Cosmology 2022 (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=24269 Starting: 2022-03-19 to 2022-03-22 Location: online Additional Information: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1108528/ Contact: chunwu[AT]me.com General relativity has set a formidable benchmark for studying the characteristics of spacetime and its connections to the material world. The remarkable findings in cosmology and astrophysics, such as the expansion of the Universe, gravitational lensing, black holes, and gravitational waves not only change the conventional wisdom about the Mother Nature, but also pave the way for exploring the foundation of physics. However, new discoveries in recent years, including the Hubble tension, the enigmas regarding dark energy and dark matter, have requested further intellectual dedication and investigation to respond such profound challenges. We have had a series of annual school/workshop on these topics since 2007 in Taidong, Taiwan, with the most recent version being held at Center for Theoretical Physics of the Universe, Institute for Basic Science, Daejeon, Korea, Feb 2020. Unfortunately the school and workshop in 2021 was cancelled due to Covid-19. APSW 2022 will be a virtual meeting. The school/workshop aims to promote understanding in frontier issues in gravitation and cosmology, to put forth a new idea, and to introduce and propose challenging problems to young physicists. This program consists of two parts. In the school, invited lecturers deliver a series of lectures from introductory to research level to help students and junior researchers to grasp the essence of the cutting-edge developments. In the workshop, participants are expected to give presentations on the recent developments in gravitation and cosmology and are encouraged to have intensive discussions and establish collaborations. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. Pseudo-Riemannian Geometry and Invariants in General Relativity, Stavanger, Norway --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/01/20/pseudo-riemannian-geometry-a… Starting: 2022-05-30 to 2022-06-03 Location: Stavanger, Norway Additional Information: https://pseudoriem22.ux.uis.no/ Contact: matthew.t.aadne[AT]uis.no This conference is a venue for researchers to present their work in the following topics: -Group actions in Pseudo-Riemannian geometry -Algebraically special Pseudo-Riemannian manifolds -Null congruences in Lorentzian geometry -Invariants of metrics in GR and separation of spacetimes -Cartan-theoretic methods for the equivalence problem -Generalized gravity theories -Black holes and horizons. There will be talks given by invited speakers. In addition we welcome attendees to submit an abstract�� to give a talk. The conference will be held at the University of Stavanger in Norway. It will also be possible to attend online. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. Universe Webinar:Superfluidity and Superconductivity in Neutron Stars (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/01/21/universe-webinar-superfluidi… Starting: 2022-01-28 to 2022-01-28 Location: online Additional Information: https://universe-5.sciforum.net/ Contact: universe.webinar[AT]mdpi.com Welcome to the webinar, "Superfluidity and Superconductivity in Neutron Stars". This webinar will provide an overview on our current understanding of superfluidity and superconductivity in neutron stars and what can be learned from astrophysical observations focusing on neutron-star cooling, pulsar glitches, and neutron-star asteroseismology. Speakers: Prof. Dr. Nicolas Chamel (Chair and introduction) Dr. Peter Shternin (Department of Theoretical Astrophysics, Ioffe Institute, Russia) Prof. Dr. Nils Andersson (Mathematical Sciences, University of Southampton, United Kingdom) Dr. Brynmor Haskell (Nicolaus Copernicus of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland) This is a FREE webinar. The number of participants to the live session will be limited but the recording will be made available on Sciforum shortly afterwards. Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized. We look forward to seeing many of you at the Webinar! My best regards, Nicolas Chamel. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. BritGrav22, Glasgow, UK (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/01/26/22nd-british-gravity-meeting/ Starting: 2022-04-04 to 2022-04-05 Location: Virtual (Glasgow, UK) Additional Information: https://www.gla.ac.uk/events/conferences/britgrav22/ Contact: britgrav22[AT]glasgow.ac.uk The 22nd British Gravity (BritGrav) Meeting will be held online on 4-5 April 2022, hosted by the University of Glasgow. The meeting covers all areas of gravity, classical and quantum, including astrophysics, cosmology, mathematical general relativity, gravitational-wave data analysis and instrumentation. It is intended to bring together the entire gravitational research community to further collaboration and allow early-career researchers to showcase their work. In keeping with BritGrav tradition, the meeting will consist of short talks with priority given to PhD students and early-career researchers. There will be a prize for the best student talk awarded at the end of the meeting. Registration is free. The abstract submission deadline is 28 February, and the registration deadline is 31 March. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.9. Loops Summer School '22, Marseille, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=24390 Starting: 2022-07-11 to 2022-07-15 Location: Marseille, France Additional Information: https://sites.google.com/view/loops-22-summer-school/home Contact: loops.summer.school.2022[AT]gmail.com We are please to announce the Loops Summer School '22, to take place from July 11th to 15th in the Luminy campus of Marseille, France, and organized in parallel with the Loops '22 conference which will be held in Lyon the week after. Marseille and Lyon are connected by a 90 minutes train ride, and multiple bus connections. This event is part of a series of summer schools around the topics of loop quantum gravity, and has the specific goal of introducing in a pedagogical way some of the main areas of research in the field and allow the students to take advantage as much as possible from the talks of the Loops conference the following week. The lectures will span around 35 hours, and cover spin networks and quantum geometry, canonical and spin foam dynamics, quantum black holes, loop quantum cosmology, and entanglement in loop quantum gravity. There will be also special hands-on workshops on learning how to run numerical codes used in cosmology and in spin foam dynamics. Information about the lectures and the registration can be found at the school webpage. The website will be regularly updated. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.10. 8th International Colloquium on Scientific and Fundamental Aspects of GNSS, Sofia, Bulgaria --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=24394 Starting: 2022-09-14 to 2022-09-16 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Additional Information: https://atpi.eventsair.com/gnss2022/ Contact: esaconferencebureau[AT]atpi.com This colloquium brings together members of the European scientific community and their international partners involved in the use of Galileo and other GNSS in their research. The various possibilities to use Galileo and other GNSS satellites for scientific purposes shall be reviewed. The Colloquium shall contribute to GNSS development in general, based on scientific approaches, in particular to raise awareness of those in charge of Galileo development and operations as well as in development of recent scientific achievements in the field. The colloquium will address six major areas of research: 1. Scientific applications in meteorology, geodesy, geodynamics, geophysics, space physics, oceanography, land surface and ecosystem studies, using either direct or reflected signals, differential measurements, phase measurements, radio occultation measurements, using receivers placed on the ground, in airplanes or on satellites; 2.Scientific developments in physics with a potential impact on future GNSS, particularly in testing fundamental laws of physics (general relativity, quantum technologies, etc.); 3.Aspects of Metrology such as reference frames, on board and ground clocks, precise orbit determination and time and frequency transfer; 4.Scientific aspects of satellite navigation, positioning and its applications, such as signal propagation, tropospheric and ionospheric corrections, multi-constellation aspects, hybridisation with additional sensors and integrated navigation, precise positioning; 5.Transversal topics of interest to a wide number of scientific fields including collection of GNSS Big Data (baseband data recording), and GNSS scientific data archives, Internet of Things positioning for Science, Scientific Payloads in GNSS satellites, novel disruptive technologies for science, the use of Cubesats, HAPS, UAVs, and in general, autonomous vehicles, for GNSS science, software receivers and low-cost SDR platforms, and the topic of GNSS science and education. 6.Systems and technologies for navigation in space: use of GNSS in terrestrial orbits and beyond terrestrial orbits (e.g. GNSS to the Moon), dedicated systems for exo-navigation (e.g. new systems for PNT on the Moon, Mars, in the solar system, etc.) and their scientific possibilities. The conference will be organised as a series of plenary talks, parallel half day sessions and poster presentation throughout the duration of the event. The conference is organised by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Postdoc position in gravitational wave astronomy, Perth, Australia ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=24184 Deadline: 2022-03-01 Location: Perth, Australia Additional Information: https://external.jobs.uwa.edu.au/en/job/507687/research-associate-gravitati… Contact: linqing.wen[AT]uwa.edu.au Two 2-yr research associate positions are open in gravitational wave astronomy at the University of Western Australia (UWA). Applicants will be considered from the broad areas of gravitational wave data analysis, machine learning, multi-messenger follow ups, and astrophysical modellings. The positions are available immediately and will remain open until filled. The interviewing process will start from early February, 2022. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoctoral position in gravitational-wave astronomy or high-energy astrophysics, Melbourne, Australia ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=24187 Deadline: 2022-02-10 Location: Melbourne, Australia Additional Information: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/513/cw/en/job/628867/research-fellow Contact: ilya.mandel[AT]monash.edu Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research fellowship at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. We have a dynamic group and welcome candidates with broad interests in theoretical astrophysics. The position focuses on gravitationala-wave astronomy or high-energy astrophysics, including but not limited to: - Gravitational-wave astrophysics and the interpretation of exciting new data on binary neutron star and black hole mergers - Modelling massive stellar and binary evolution - The interpretation of high-energy astrophysical transients, including tidal disruption events and gamma-ray bursts - Astrostatistics, including gravitational-wave and LSST data analysis - Stellar dynamics, X-ray binaries, test of gravity, ... Please see the URL for the full advertisement and application instructions. Applications should be submitted online via the above URL and should include a CV with a publication list and a statement of research interests. Applicants should also arrange for three reference letters to be sent directly to Ilya Mandel by e-mail. The School of Physics and Astronomy at Monash University is strongly committed to improving the diversity of our staff and students, and promoting a culture of equity, fairness, respect and openness. Applications from female candidates are highly encouraged. The application deadline is 10 February, 2022. The start date is flexible. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Inaugural Argonne Energy Technology and Security AI Fellowship, Illinois, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=24204 Deadline: 2022-03-21 Location: Lemont, Illinois, USA Additional Information: https://www.anl.gov/egs/argonne-energy-technology-security-fellowship Contact: egsfellowships[AT]anl.gov The Argonne Energy Technology and Security (AETS) Fellowship is an exciting and unique opportunity to lead and contribute to cutting-edge applied research that develops and uses artificial intelligence components for science and engineering applications in the energy and global security space. The proposals should demonstrate short and long-term impact on the target applications. Fellows work closely with an Argonne sponsor to pursue their research interests. Fellows are hired as an Argonne Scholar with full benefits, highly competitive salary and a generous professional allowance. Fellows may renew their appointments on an annual basis for up to 3 years, with the possibility of retention. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. ��Postdoctoral Position at the Astronomical Institute, Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/01/14/%ef%bb%bfpostdoctoral-positi… Deadline: 2022-03-25 Location: Prague, Czechia Additional Information: http://www.asu.cas.cz/en/about/open-positions Contact: gglukes[AT]asu.cas.cz The Astronomical Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences invites applications for one post-doctoral position in the Relativistic Astrophysics Group at the Prague section of the Institute. The appointment is initially for one year; an extension for two more years is expected upon satisfactory scientific performance and availability of funds. The position will be funded through the project "Impact of Resonances and Chaos in Gravitational Waves from Extreme Mass Ratio Inspirals", which is supported by the Czech Academy of Sciences. The salary will be based on the domestic level and it includes health insurance. Commencement is expected on the 1st of January 2023, but an earlier commencement can be arranged. Candidates are expected to demonstrate research experience at least in one of the following topics: orbital dynamics in EMRIs (Mathisson-Papapetrou equations, effective one-body approximation, self-force, post-Newtonian mechanics), gravitational waves (analytical and numerical calculation, data analysis, synergy with electromagnetic signatures), chaos theory in dynamical astronomy. A successful applicant will join Georgios Loukes-Gerakopoulos and his research team. Applications containing a Cover Letter, a Curriculum Vitae, a List of Publications, and a Summary of Research Plans should be submitted in a single pdf to: sekretariat��(at)��asu.cas.cz subject: "EMRI postdoc 2022 - Prague" cc: gglukes (at) asu.cas.cz Two recommendation letters should be sent to the same email addresses with the same subject. The successful candidate must hold a PhD degree in the field and present a certificate of that by the date of employment. Preferences will be given to early-stage researchers. A necessary condition for the appointment is to satisfy the legal requirements for being employed in Czech Republic. For informal inquiries about the position please feel free to email Georgios Loukes-Gerakopoulos. To receive full consideration please submit your application and arrange your recommendation letters to be sent by 25th of March 2022. Applications will be acknowledged by email. Once the selection process is completed, the successful applicant will be notified. Further information: o See http://www.asu.cas.cz for the list of working groups at the Institute. o See http://www.euraxess.cz for details about the research employment and work conditions in Czech Republic. o See https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/comparison.jsp to compare cost of living. Note: Please understand that the COVID-19 challenge may prevent us from admitting applicants from some regions because of legal or travel restrictions related to the current medical situation in the world. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Postdoctoral position in Gravity and Astrophysics, Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=24252 Deadline: 2022-02-28 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Additional Information: https://app.ceico.cz/appform.aspx?job=Gravity_astrophysics_2022_01 Contact: saltas[AT]fzu.cz Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the field of gravity and astrophysics within the Central European Institute for Cosmology and Fundamental Physics (CEICO), Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences. The duration of the post is for 2 years (initial contract is for 1 year, renewable for a further year subject to performance). A further extension beyond 2 years may be possible subject to funds availability. Earliest starting date is 1st July 2022, and the latest possible is 1st October 2022. The gross salary is competitive, 60,000 CZK/month (net ~ 47,000 CZK), and is subject to a yearly raise contingent upon performance. A generous travel budget of 110,000 CZK/year, along with funds for personal equipment are offered. The successful applicant will join an interdisciplinary research project led by Dr. Ippocratis Saltas, and contribute towards the development of precision tests of the standard paradigm of gravity and particle physics with astrophysics, alongside pursuing their own independent research activities. The position is supported by funds through the Czech Grants Foundation (GACR) and the Czech Academy of Sciences. Applicants must hold a PhD degree in Physics or a related field by the start of the post. We welcome applications from outstanding candidates with a theoretical, numerical or phenomenological expertise in any of the following areas: - Physics of strong gravity and/or modelling of gravitational wave sources - Stellar modelling and/or stellar pulsations (Newtonian or relativistic) Applicants with expertise in any field synergistic to the above are strongly encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will also have access to the centre's computing cluster. CEICO is an international centre within the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences in Prague, performing interdisciplinary research on the boundary between astrophysics and cosmology, gravity, instrumentation, particle physics and string theory. CEICO values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. For more information about the center, please see: https://www.ceico.cz/. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr. Ippocratis Saltas, saltas[AT]fzu.cz. Application procedure: Applications should be made online at: https://app.ceico.cz/appform.aspx?job=Gravity_astrophysics_2022_01 Applicants should fill the online form and upload in a single pdf file the following: - Curriculum Vitae, - A brief description of past and current research interests/achievements, and their vision as to how they would fit for the post (maximum two pages, no less than 11 pt fonts), - List of publications (Optionally, a link to an online database, e.g NASA/ADS, could be additionally provided). The contact details of 3 academic referees must be supplied online. Referees will be contacted automatically by the online system - it is the applicant's responsibility to inform them of their application and the deadline below. Applications received by email will not be accepted. The deadline for all application material is 28 February 2022. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. PhD positions in gravitational physics at the Niels Bohr Institute, Copenhgen, Denmark ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/01/17/phd-positions-in-gravitation… Deadline: 2022-03-31 Location: Copenhgen, Denmark Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19207 Contact: vitor.cardoso[AT]tecnico.ulisboa.pt The Niels Bohr International Academy at the Niels Bohr Institute invites expressions of interest for PhD Fellowships in Gravitational Physics (in particular black-hole and gravitational-wave physics) for a fixed period of three years. The preferred starting date is Fall-Winter 2022. Interested candidates should send a 2-page CV, transcripts, and a one-page letter of motivation. They should also arrange for at least one letter of recommendation to be sent. All material should be uploaded before March 30, 2022, in order to receive full consideration. Several positions in the field of Strong Gravity are available through the Villum Investigator Grant "Illuminating the Dark Universe with Gravitational Waves" and the DNRF Chair Grant led by Prof. Vitor Cardoso. The successful candidates will join a young and vibrant team composed of Gregorio Carullo, Yifan Chen, Jose-Maria Ezquiaga, Shilpa Kastha, Rodrigo Panosso Macedo, David Pereniguez, Maarten van de Meent, Takuya Katagiri, among others), and an ambitious research program addressing the physics of black holes, including black hole spectroscopy, black hole singularities and that of possible exotic compact objects as well as binary dynamics. It further includes the exploration of black holes as engines of discovery, including implications for dark matter physics and connections to cosmology and particle physics. An ample travel budget is available. Brief interviews will be made with team members after an initial shortlist is formed. These multiple hires are part of a vigorous expansion at the Niels Bohr International Academy into the field of Gravitational Physics, bringing together a number of scientists from several areas of theoretical physics and astrophysics and addressing some of the most burning questions related to gravity. The Niels Bohr International Academy is hosted by the Niels Bohr Institute and functions as a primary center for fundamental research, including theoretical and computational astrophysics, cosmology, high-energy particle physics, condensed matter physics, and biophysics. The Academy hosts a large number of international programs, including visitors, workshops, and Ph.D. schools. The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. Postdoctoral Research Associate in Mathematical General Relativity, Edinburgh, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/01/20/postdoctoral-research-associ… Deadline: 2022-02-18 Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom Additional Information: https://www.maths.ed.ac.uk/school-of-mathematics/jobs/postdoctoral-research… Contact: Jan.Sbierski[AT]ed.ac.uk Applications are invited for the post of Postdoctoral Research Associate in Mathematical General Relativity in the School of Mathematics at the University of Edinburgh. The post is available with a mutually agreeable starting date between 1st April and 1st September 2022 for a 24 months fixed-term, full-time contract. Grade/salary: UE07 / GBP 34,304 - GBP 40,927 per annum College of Science and Engineering, School of Mathematics Contract type: Fixed term, full-time Duration: 24 Months The position is funded by the Royal Society and the School of Mathematics to work with Dr Jan Sbierski on aspects of the interior of dynamical black holes and singularities. The Opportunity: Mathematical general relativity in Edinburgh is spread across the analysis group, with Jan Sbierski and Pieter Blue, and the mathematical physics group with Tim Adamo, Jose Figueroa-O'Farrill, Jelle Hartong, James Lucietti and Joan Simon, as well as postdoctoral researchers and PhD students. In addition to working in collaboration with the grant-holder (Sbierski), the successful candidate will be encouraged to develop and pursue their own research agenda and will be expected to undertake a small amount of teaching in the School of Mathematics. This position also comes with a generous travel budget and funds for laptop purchase. Your skills and attributes for success: Applicants should have a PhD in mathematics or mathematical physics with a background in general relativity, partial differential equations and/or Lorentzian geometry, as well as a track record of research excellence. Please apply online and submit a CV and a brief research statement. In addition, please arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to references[AT]maths.ed.ac.uk (This is for references only) The deadline for applications is 18th February 2022 at 5pm. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Postdoctoral position in gravitational-wave modeling and analysis at TAPIR, Caltech, CA, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/01/24/postdoctoral-position-in-gra… Deadline: 2022-03-31 Location: Pasadena, California, United States Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/20996 Contact: achua[AT]caltech.edu Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position at TAPIR (Theoretical Astrophysics including Relativity and Cosmology), Caltech. The position is largely funded by a NASA grant; its main focus is the modeling and analysis of extreme-mass-ratio binary inspirals, which will be a key class of source for the near-future ESA-NASA gravitational-wave mission LISA. The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with Alvin Chua - visiting associate from the National University of Singapore (NUS) - and will join research groups that include faculty members Katerina Chatziioannou, Yanbei Chen, Mark Scheel and Saul Teukolsky, as well as JPL scientists Curt Cutler and Michele Vallisneri. In addition to LISA research, the candidate will have the opportunity to pursue topics in general relativity, relativistic astrophysics, gravitational-wave modeling and analysis for ground-based interferometers and pulsar timing arrays, computational statistics, and machine learning. Interactions with other TAPIR groups and the Caltech LIGO Laboratory are also encouraged. Previous experience in source modeling and data analysis for gravitational-wave astronomy is beneficial, but not required. The ideal candidate will possess skills and interests in both theoretical and computational research, a willingness to diversify their expertise and to be involved in cross-disciplinary projects, as well as the disposition to work well independently and as part of a team. The initial appointment is for one year, with expected annual renewal for two additional years, and could start as early as September 2022. There is an opportunity for the final year of the position to be held at either Caltech or NUS. Applicants should submit the following materials via Academic Jobs Online: a cover letter, their CV and list of publications, and a short statement of research. They should also arrange for three letters of reference to be uploaded. All materials should be received by March 31, 2022. Enquiries on the position can be addressed to Alvin Chua (achua[AT]caltech.edu) and Yanbei Chen (yanbei[AT]caltech.edu). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Faculty Positions in Classical and Quantum Gravity, RRI, Bangalore, India ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=24353 Deadline: 2022-08-01 Location: Bangalore, India Additional Information: https://www.rri.res.in/research_faculty_positions.html Contact: madhavan[AT]rri.res.in The RAMAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE (RRI) seeks to fill a total of 14 faculty positions institute wide across groups. In this connection, the Theory Group at RRI invites applications for one or more faculty positions in the area of Classical and Quantum Gravity. We are interested in candidates with an established record of independent research and with a strong grounding in general relativity, working in any areas of Classical and Quantum Gravity including Gravitational waves, Mathematical and Numerical Relativity, Quantum Fields in Curved Spacetime and different approaches to Quantum Gravity. Members of the Theory Group working in Classical and Quantum Gravity are Sumati Surya and Madhavan Varadarajan. Minimum Requirements: (i) Assistant Professor - Ph.D in Physics or in a relevant field. A minimum of 3 years of post- doctoral experience. Age Limit:40 years. (ii) Associate Professor - Ph.D in Physics or in a relevant field. A minimum of 6 years of post- doctoral experience. Age Limit: 45 years. The salary would depend on experience and current status. Financial assistance towards relocation will be provided as per norms. To apply, please send the following to director[AT]rri.res.in: (a) a Curriculum Vitae, (b) List of Publications mentioning your 5 best publications (c) a resume detailing previous research activities, (d) a statement containing future research plans and (e) Three letters of reference from people familiar with your work. The letters of reference should reach us within three weeks from the date of application. We prefer to receive applications and supporting letters in soft copy. The preferred format is PDF files. To avoid confusion all application files should be attached to a single email message. For more details see: https://www.rri.res.in/research_faculty_positions.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. PhD positions in gravitational physics, Dublin, Ireland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=24364 Deadline: 2022-02-20 Location: Dublin, Ireland Additional Information: https://inspirehep.net/jobs/2015718 Contact: relativityphds[AT]maths.ucd.ie The Relativity Group (https://maths.ucd.ie/relativity/) at the School of Mathematics and Statistics at University College Dublin invites applications for two four-year PhD positions commencing in September 2022. The proposed research is aimed at mathematically and computationally exploring General Relativity and black holes, in order to improve our understanding of how the Universe works. The two advertised projects will study - the phenomenon of gravitational turbulence, and its potential observational implications through gravitational waves. (Supervisor: Christiana Pantelidou) - using analytic methods to model the relativistic dynamics of binary black hole systems in the small mass-ratio regime and the gravitational waves emitted. (Supervisor: Chris Kavanagh) The Relativity Group is a vibrant and active community with 15 members (6 faculty and 9 PhD students), is strongly involved in gravitational wave source modelling and are members of the LISA Consortium. They are also actively involved in the development of the Einstein Toolkit and BHPToolkit. Application Process To apply, please prepare the following material and send it by e-mail to relativityphds[AT]maths.ucd.ie before February 20th, 2022, to receive full consideration: - CV, including your expected or past undergraduate/master degree completion date; - Grade transcript, with an explanation of the grading scale used, if needed; - Two reference letters to be sent directly to the e-mail address above from supervisors or University lecturers who know your work. Brief interviews will be made in late February after the initial shortlist is formed. Funding These PhD positions will be fully funded. This includes tuition fees, a stipend of EUR 18,500 per annum and a research allowance (to be used for travel and IT). Equality-Diversity-Inclusion UCD is an equal opportunity institution. All applicants will receive consideration for the position without regard to gender, sexual orientation, race, age, religion, disability, or any other circumstance. Candidates from underrepresented and traditionally disadvantaged backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply. You are welcome to send questions or informal inquiries to the address provided. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. Postodoctoral positions in Gravitational Physics and Cosmology, Beijing, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/01/27/postdoctoral-positions-in-gr… Deadline: 2022-03-01 Location: Beijing, China Additional Information: http://virphysics.bnu.edu.cn/web/application/faculty/mayongge/index_en.htm Contact: mayg[AT]bnu.edu.cn The Center for Relativity and Gravitation at Beijing Normal University has one postdoc position opening from September 2022 in the field of quantum gravity and quantum cosmology. The position include competitive salary (no less than CNY180,000 per year) depending on the qualification of the applicant. The appointment will be for two years. The faculty members of the Center include Zhoujian Cao. Sijie Gao, Minyong Guo, Bin Hu, Wenbiao Liu, Yongge Ma, Hongbao Zhang, and Bin Zhou. The International Advisory Committee of the Center consisits of Abhay Ashtekar (Penn State), Ronggen Cai (ITP, CAS), Jerzy Lewandowski (Warsaw), Canbin Liang (BNU), Hong Liu (MIT), and Zheng Zhao (BNU). The research area of the Center concerns Genenral relativity, Black hole physics, Loop quantum gravity and quantum cosmology, Holographic issue of gravity, Alternative theories of gravity, Numerical relativity and gravitational wave, Relativistic astrophysics, and Cosmology. Interested candidates should send a CV, a publication list and a statement of research proposal and arrange to have two recommendation letters (one from the PhD advisor of the applicant) sent directly to Yongge Ma by mayg[AT]bnu.edu.cn, yonggema[AT]yahoo.com The deadline for receipt of all application materials is March 1st, 2022. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12. Postdoctoral position in cosmology, Lisbon, Portugal ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=24396 Deadline: 2022-02-28 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Additional Information: http://www.iastro.pt/ia/jobDetails.html?ID=190 Contact: nfrusciante[AT]fc.ul.pt The Instituto de Astrofisica e Ciencias do Espaco (IA) welcomes applications to the international call for the recruitment of a scientific researcher with a PhD degree, within the scope of the project BEYLA: BEYond LAmbda (Ref. PTDC/FIS-AST/0054/2021), financed by Fundacao para a Ciencia e a Tecnologia and with P.I. Dr. Noemi Frusciante. The employment contract is expected to start in second quarter of 2022 and will have a duration of 24 months. The contracted researcher will work in the Lisbon node of IA. Portuguese nationals, foreign and stateless persons may submit applications to this selection procedure, provided they hold a doctoral degree in Physics or Astrophysics (or similar areas) (foreign degree needs a Portuguese Recognition), have specialised skills and/or expertise in the field of Cosmology and Astrophysics, and fully comply with the following requirements: a) Demonstrated previous scientific experience in modified theories of gravity; b) Demonstrated scientific experience in one or more of these areas: tests of gravity; parameter estimation, forecasts, modeling of the non-linear regime to probe smaller scales, gravitational waves; c) Numerical skills in building the appropriate numerical tools. For more informations please visit the post advertisement in the IA webpage. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. New book: "Geometry: A very short introduction", by Maciej Dunajski ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=24339 Additional Information: https://global.oup.com/ukhe/product/geometry-a-very-short-introduction-9780… This is a popular science book about geometry published by the OUP, and aiming at a level well bellow that of any subscriber to the hyperspace. It contains a chapter about geometry of space time, and another chapter about geometry of Renaissance art. It mentions twistor theory. Buy it for your children. Suggest it to libraries and donate copies if they are slow in purchasing. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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