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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. 32nd Midwest Relativity Conference, Rochester, Michigan 2. Jobs 2.1. Two Assistant Professorships in Data Intensive Science, Cambridge, UK 2.2. Visiting Scholars in Theoretical Sciences at OIST, Okinawa, Japan 2.3. ERC Post-Doctoral Research position in Numerical Relativity, Lisbon, Portugal 2.4. ESA Research Fellowships in Space Science 2.5. Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Tenure-track position, Canberra, Australia 3. News 3.1. Death of David Matravers 3.2. Special Issue: Quantum Physics Including Gravity: Highlights and Novelties ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. 32nd Midwest Relativity Conference, Rochester, Michigan --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/08/31/32nd-midwest-relativity-conf… Starting: 2022-10-07 to 2022-10-08 Location: Rochester Hills MI, USA Additional Information: https://calendar.oakland.edu/physics/event/5981-1 Contact: garfinkl[AT]oakland.edu This is the second announcement for The 32nd Midwest Relativity Meeting, which will be held on October 7 and 8 2022 at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. The conference website is now live The Midwest Relativity Meetings bring together researchers from across the Midwest and beyond to discuss General Relativity and a broad range of topics in gravitational physics, including classical and quantum gravity, numerical relativity, relativistic astrophysics, cosmology, gravitational waves, experimental gravity and other related topics. Talks will consist of short contributed presentations in an informal atmosphere. Each participant may present one short talk. Professors, post-docs, graduate students and undergraduates working on relevant topics are encouraged to present their work. The 2022 Blue Apple Prize (sponsored by the APS Division of Gravitational Physics) will be awarded to the best graduate student speaker. There is no registration fee. The deadline for abstract submission is September 23rd, 2022. Registration to attend the meeting is open until October 7, 2022. Access to both forms is available through the Registration tab. This meeting will be offered in hybrid, with a really large room available for in-person attendees. If you are interested in attending the conference, please go to the website and register for the meeting. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Two Assistant Professorships in Data Intensive Science, Cambridge, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25140 Deadline: 2022-09-15 Location: Cambridge, UK Additional Information: https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/36147/ Contact: jf334(a)cam.ac.uk The School of Physical Sciences invites applications for two University Assistant/Associate Professorships in the field of Data Intensive Science to be held either in, or shared between, the Department of Physics, the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, and the Institute of Astronomy. The Departments and School are looking for talented career scientists to develop and promote an ambitious research programme aimed at understanding fundamental mechanisms in their subject area through advanced analysis of large scientific datasets. The research area of the lectureship in Physics, Astronomy, Mathematics or associated areas is broadly defined and depending on this the position will be based in either the Department of Physics, the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, the Institute of Astronomy, or held jointly between two departments. The successful candidates will have a world-class research record. We are particularly interested in applicants applying advanced data analysis techniques to large experimental or observational data sets to answer fundamental research questions which should strengthen the long-term research directions in data intensive science in the host departments. Potential research topics for the role are broadly defined to include any area compatible with the research programmes in the host departments. However, some emphasis will be given to the following fields: Gravitational Wave Astronomy, Radio Astronomy, High Energy Physics, Stellar Dynamics and Accretion Disks, Cosmology, Data-driven discovery in complex matter and biophysics, or Imaging Analysis. The successful candidates would be expected to play a leading role in expanding interdisciplinary research activities in Data Intensive Science and would play a significant role in reinforcing the links between data intensive research groups in the Departments within the School of the Physical Sciences, and across the wider University. In addition to the strong research focus of the position, the successful candidates would be expected to play a leading role in the new MPhil programme in Data Intensive Science that will see its first cohort arrive in 2023. The MPhil is a cross-Departmental Programme in the School of Physical Sciences which aims to provide education of the highest quality at Master's degree level covering the full range of skills required for scientific data analysis. It is expected that the successful candidates would initially be responsible for leading the delivery of teaching related to statistical analysis and/or machine learning as part of the programme. The candidates would also support the other aspects of the MPhil programme to ensure its successful delivery. Applicants should have a PhD in mathematics, astrophysics, or physics (or a cognate discipline), a strong record of relevant research in Data Intensive Science and must show evidence of enthusiasm and ability to teach a wide range of courses successfully at both undergraduate and master's degree level. This work will include the delivery of existing courses and the development of new MPhil lecture courses, teaching materials, examinations, data science projects, and demonstration classes. The Departments are active in promoting policies to address historic under-representation of women and minority groups in its workforce. Candidates from under-represented groups, as well as candidates with a track record in addressing barriers to equality and diversity in education, are particularly encouraged to apply. Given the nature of these posts, the teaching load of the appointees will be directed initially toward the Masters' programme. General contribution to the academic work of the host Department(s) and the University beyond teaching and research, will be commensurate with the appointee's interests and skills, and the requirements of the host Department(s). Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online. Applicants should submit the following documents with their application: Curriculum Vitae (CV) A list up to ten publications. For large collaborative papers please detail your personal contribution. A research proposal of no longer than 3 pages, highlighting synergies with existing research activities within the relevant departments and how they might enhance interdisciplinary interactions in data science. A statement of up to two pages setting out your approach to teaching and the contributions you can make to the new MPhil programme in Data Intensive Science. Details of three referees, including e-mail address and phone number, whom the University of Cambridge can contact for references should be listed in the web application form. Referees will be contacted via the web application system after the application closing date. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please quote reference KA32385 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Visiting Scholars in Theoretical Sciences at OIST, Okinawa, Japan ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25167 Deadline: 2022-09-30 Location: Okinawa, Japan Additional Information: https://groups.oist.jp/tsvp/application-visiting-scholars Contact: tsvp[AT]oist.jp Theoretical Sciences Visiting Program (TSVP): Visiting Scholars FY2023 [Open Call for Visiting Scholars in the Theoretical Sciences] The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) is inviting applications for Visiting Scholars through its Theoretical Sciences Visiting Program (TSVP). The TSVP was launched in June 2021, with the goal of bringing leading theoretical researchers to OIST for extended visits. In keeping with OIST's interdisciplinary mission, the program spans all theoretical sciences including, but not limited to, mathematics, theoretical physics, computational sciences, and theoretical life sciences. Visiting Scholars will have the opportunity to carry out independent research at OIST, and to interact with one or more OIST Research Units during their stay. Visits will usually be of 3 to 12 months, with support provided for travel, accommodation and living expenses at the level of per diem. No teaching duties come with the position. However, Visiting Scholars are expected to give a general-audience lecture about their field of research within the first month of their visit. Appointment as Visiting Scholar may be taken while on leave or sabbatical from another university. In exceptional situations, where the applicant does not receive any salary from grants or their institution at the time of their visit to OIST, successful candidates may be able to apply for support with salary, where this is necessary to facilitate the visit, and they can provide evidence of their need. Visits of 1 to 3 months may also be approved where special circumstances prevent a longer visit. OIST is an institution with no departments, which aims to eliminate barriers between people working in different fields. We are an equal opportunity educator and employer and are working actively toward increasing the diversity of our faculty, students, and staff. We have implemented policies to promote a diverse, inclusive, and family-friendly culture. These include supporting dual career couples, gender neutral facilities, "stop the clock" options, and on-site child care. Further details can be found at www.oist.jp. [Eligibility] Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field and be independent researchers, i.e., should have an academic standing equivalent to senior postdoc, junior group leader, or faculty member at a research-intensive institution. [Application Instructions] Applicants should submit: 1) a CV including a list of publications; 2) a proposal of 1-2 pages containing a brief description of their research to date, and proposed research during the visit to OIST, including the research units the applicant is interested in interacting with; 3) a title and abstract for a general-audience talk. Proposals for additional outreach activity, research seminars, short courses for graduate students, or career talks are welcome. All visits are subject to the availability of funding. To be considered for this year's funding the applicant's intended stay should start no later than March 2024. Applications received by September 30th 2022 are guaranteed full consideration. Informal inquiries are welcome: please contact Dr Jonas Fischer (see email below). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. ERC Post-Doctoral Research position in Numerical Relativity, Lisbon, Portugal ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/08/19/erc-post-doctoral-research-p… Deadline: 2022-11-15 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Additional Information: http://blackholes.ist.utl.pt/ Contact: vitor.cardoso[AT]tecnico.ulisboa.pt The Gravity Group at Tecnico (GRIT), part of the Center for Astrophysics and Gravitation in Tecnico, Lisbon, invites applications for a postdoctoral position in Numerical Relativity. The appointment is for three years, and can be extended to include a dual appointment with the Niels Bohr Institute. This position is part of the Advanced ERC Grant "Gravitas", which addresses the physics of black holes. We are looking for exceptional candidates with an outstanding CV, research plan and performance associated with strong-gravity research. The successful applicant will benefit from a generous support package for these Fellows, which may include, besides travel and equipment, also funding for the hiring of a PhD student for the duration of the grant. Candidates should have a PhD in Numerical Relativity. The application should comprise a 4-page CV, a full list of publications, a two-page research plan and three letters of reference, to be sent to jobs_gravity[AT]ist.utl.pt before November 15, 2022 for full consideration, but the search will remain open until the optimal candidate is found. The GRIT group is the largest group in the country working on gravitational physics, and has close ties to the Niels Bohr Institute. The applicant is expected to contribute to the efforts of the group and to the training of students. The University of Lisbon wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background. For more information please contact Vitor Cardoso, vitor.cardoso[AT]tecnico.ulisboa.pt. These positions are supported by the European Research Council. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. ESA Research Fellowships in Space Science ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25192 Deadline: 2022-09-19 Location: Madrid, Spain - Noordwijk, Netherlands - STScI, Baltimore, USA Additional Information: https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/space-science-faculty/opportunities/research… Contact: ioannis.zouganelis[AT]esa.int We are pleased to announce the 2022 Call for Applications for the European Space Agency's Research Fellowships in Space Science. The call is opening on 22 August 2022 with an application deadline on 19 September 2022. ESA's postdoctoral Research Fellowship programme offers early-career scientists and engineers the possibility to carry out research in a variety of disciplines related to space science, space applications or space technology. Research Fellowships in Space Science and Exploration specifically offer the opportunity to contribute to ESA's endeavour to explore our Solar System and the Universe, and cover the fields of human and robotic exploration, heliophysics, planetary science, astrophysics and fundamental physics. The research fellowships offer unique insights into ESA's environment and activities while conducting cutting-edge research. Mentoring and training opportunities are available, as are possibilities to engage with ESA science-related activities (e.g., archive/data science, operations, calibration, communication, citizen science). Within the Science Directorate (SCI), we welcome all independent proposals for innovative research associated with one or more of our missions. The Space Science fellowships can be taken up at any of the three sites ESAC, ESTEC or STScI and we encourage applicants to choose sites that allow for best local collaborations. To learn more about the research conducted by the ESA scientists at different sites, please visit the Faculty Member Directory and the pages for the Faculty research groups. There is a separate page for research at the ESA Office at STScI (see also the research of non-ESA scientists at STScI). Duration ESA Research Fellow contracts have a maximum duration of three years. Projects initially last two years and are frequently extended to a third year. Location Research Fellowships in Space Science (SCI) can be located at any of the following institutes: - European Space Astronomy Centre (ESAC) in Villafranca del Castillo near Madrid, Spain - European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in Noordwijk, the Netherlands - ESA office at Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) in Baltimore, Maryland, USA Who can apply Applicants should have recently completed or be close to completing their PhD in a technical or scientific discipline. Preference will be given to candidates with up to five years of relevant experience after their PhD. Applications can only be considered from national of one of the 22 ESA Member States. Nationals of Slovenia, Latvia and Lithuania as Associate Members, or Canada as a Cooperating State, can apply as well as those from Bulgaria, Cyprus and Slovakia as European Cooperating States (ECS). More information on the Research Fellowship programme and on how to apply can be found at https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/space-science-faculty/opportunities/research… What we offer A stimulating and inspiring working environment is just one of the benefits of working at ESA. Other advantages include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and comprehensive health coverage. More information about the terms and conditions of ESA Research Fellowships can be found on our careers website. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. For this purpose, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability, or other characteristics. Applications from female scientists are encouraged. Deadline for applications is 19 September 2022. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Tenure-track position, Canberra, Australia ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25199 Deadline: 2022-09-27 Location: Canberra, Australia Additional Information: https://jobs.anu.edu.au/cw/en/job/545665/lecturer-senior-lecturer-identifie… Contact: david.mcclelland[AT]anu.edu.au Open to woman-identifying applicants Applications close: 27 Sep 2022 11:55:00 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time CGA is seeking to appoint an experimental physicist in developing optical instrumentation for precision interferometry for the science goals related to gravitational-wave detection techniques for LIGO and third-generation gravitational wave detectors such as NEMO and Cosmic Explorer. This position is at level B/C equivalent of the US tenure-track Assistant Professor. The successful candidates should have a PhD in gravitational wave instrumentation. Desirable skills are optical interferometry for current and future ground-based gravitational wave detectors, quantum and non-linear optics and development of squeezed light sources for applications in gravitational wave detection. Experience in science outreach and teaching is highly regarded. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Death of David Matravers ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/08/25/death-of-david-matravers/ Additional Information: We are sad to report the death of Prof David Matravers at the age of 84. David was born in Durban on 26th September 1937 to parents who had moved to South Africa from England. He read mathematics at the University of Natal and then studied for his PhD under the supervision of the distinguished German mathematician Hanno Rund, completing his doctorate while a fulltime lecturer at Rhodes University. David moved to the University of Cape Town first as a lecturer and then a professor, before becoming the head of the Department of Applied Mathematics. He became a regular visitor at the Mathematical Institute in Oxford, swapping the South African summer for the English winter, and he moved to England full-time in 1990 to become head of the School of Mathematical Studies, at what was then Portsmouth Polytechnic. It was a time of great change in the UK academic system as the binary divide between universities and polytechnics was swept away, and the Portsmouth Polytechnic became the University of Portsmouth. David was charged with developing both teaching and research in mathematics, and he nurtured research groups in topics such as numerical methods, finance and logistics, as well as in his own research area, where he established the Relativity and Cosmology Group. Through a number of shrewd appointments, David built a small but very active group. The Relativity and Cosmology Group that David founded became the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation in 2002, and over the last 20 years it has gone from strength to strength. David retired from the university in 2002, but remained an Emeritus Professor. He continued to visit the ICG every week for seminars and discussions, until ill-health began to curtail his visits. He passed away peacefully at his home in West Sussex on 31st May 2022. David will be fondly remembered by the many mathematicians and cosmologists around the globe, whose lives and careers he touched. Marco Bruni, Roy Maartens, David Wands ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Special Issue: Quantum Physics Including Gravity: Highlights and Novelties ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/09/01/special-issue-quantum-physic… Additional Information: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/universe/special_issues/44645D0TKA Quantum Physics Including Gravity: Highlights and Novelties Guest Editor: Prof Dr Norma G. Sanchez Universe Special Issue, section Gravitation. This volume aims to provide a collection of both research papers and review papers on the fascinating problems of quantum physics including gravity, from quantum fields in curved space times to Planckian and trans-Planckian physics and quantum space-time, at the cutting edge of these domains. And their most recent advances, whether being of foundational and conceptual nature or of implications and implementations; in cosmology, black holes, non-trivial vaccua, topologies, and geometries, being within the known approaches and frameworks, or with new research avenues in these fields, as well as experimental and observational tests and results. Topics include: - Quantum fields and strings in curved space times, theory and applications. - Quantum physics and black holes, semiclassical and quantum black holes. - Quantum fields in cosmology, inflation and dark energy. - Planckian and trans-Planckian physics. - Quantum space-time. - Papers can be submitted at any time before the deadline of 31 May 2023. - Accepted papers are published as soon they are accepted. - Early Submission is encouraged. https://www.mdpi.com/journal/universe/special_issues/44645D0TKA I hope very much you will bring a positive answer to contribute to this important Special Issue and look forward to hearing from you soon. Prof. Dr. Norma G. Sanchez Guest/ Academic Editor https://chalonge-devega.fr/sanchez https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Norma_Sanchez12 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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