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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. 11th Tux Workshop on Quantum Gravity 1.2. Fundamental Physics at the Galactic Centre Workshop, Porto, Portugal 1.3. Current Trends in Cosmology and High Energy Physics (COSMO@CCSP_2), Gurgaon, India 1.4. Charles W. Misner Memorial Symposium on Gravitation and the Cosmos, College Park, MD, USA 1.5. Golden Wedding of Black Holes and Thermodynamics (online) 1.6. 18th Iberian Cosmology Meeting, Salamanca, Spain 1.7. Black Holes and Cosmology 2024, Nassau, The Bahamas 1.8. CERS 14, Tuebingen, Germany 2. Jobs 2.1. Postdoctoral Fellowships in Physics and Astronomy, Baltimore, MD, USA 2.2. Assistant Teaching Professor (Fixed Term), Cambridge, UK 2.3. Postdoctoral Fellowships in Astronomy and Astrophysics, Mumbai, India 2.4. Postdoc in black-hole physics, Haifa, Israel 2.5. Postdoctoral positions in gravitational waves, Marseille, France 2.6. Postdoc positions in gravitational-wave source modelling, Dublin, Ireland 2.7. Tenure track faculty position in General Relativity, Troy, AL, USA 2.8. Postdoctoral Fellowship in Theoretical and Gravitational Wave Astrophysics, Copenhagen, Denmark 2.9. Assistant Professorship in Theoretical and Gravitational Wave Astrophysics, Copenhagen, Denmark 2.10. Postdoctoral fellowship in gravitational waves, Singapore 2.11. Postdoc in astroparticle physics, Trieste, Italy 2.12. Postdoctoral Positions for Euclid, Padova/Genova, Italy 2.13. Physics for Future - MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships, Prague, Czech Republic 2.14. Open postdoc position, Okinawa, Japan 2.15. Postdoctoral Position in Astrophysics, Kyoto, Japan 2.16. Postdoctoral Research Position in Extreme Gravity, Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA 2.17. Postdoctoral positions in gravitational-wave source modelling, Southampton, UK 2.18. 2 Postdoc positions in Cosmology at Bielefeld University, Bielefeld, Germany 2.19. Postdoctoral Fellow: Astronomer and Astrophysicist, Canberra, Australia 2.20. Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, Munich, Germany; Cambridge, UK 2.21. Two postdoctoral positions on Gravitational Wave Astronomy and Numerical Relativity, Rochester, NY, USA 2.22. PhD position in gravitational physics, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 2.23. Postdoctoral positions in Cosmology and Gravity, Prague, Czech Republic 2.24. Long-term research expert in GW simulation and analysis for LISA, Leuven, Belgium 2.25. Long-term scientific software developer for LISA simulated data generation, Leuven, Belgium 2.26. PhD positions in "Gravity and Matter at the Extreme", Potsdam, Germany 2.27. Postdoctoral and scientific software developer positions in gravitational wave physics, Palma, Spain 2.28. Joint PhD Position in Neutron Star/Gravitational Wave Physics, Coimbra/Potsdam, Portugal/Germany 2.29. Postdoctoral position in Computational Relativistic Astrophysics, Palma, Spain 3. News 3.1. Minicourse on black hole thermodynamics, (online) 3.2. JoMaReC resumes (online) 3.3. Relativistic Quantum Information Protocols in Quantum Field Theory (online) 3.4. 15th International LISA Symposium, Dublin, Ireland ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. 11th Tux Workshop on Quantum Gravity --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/10/02/11th-tux-workshop-on-quantum… Starting: 2024-02-19 to 2024-02-23 Location: Tux, Austria Additional Information: https://indico.ecap.work/event/67/ Contact: tuxworkshop(a)fuw.edu.pl The 11th Tux winter workshop on quantum gravity will take place in-person on February 19-23, 2024 in Tux (Austria). The workshop aims to bring together experts on loop quantum gravity and related topics. In general, the topics of the workshop include: - All approaches to loop quantum gravity (e.g. canonical, covariant, GFT) - Other approaches to quantum gravity and their relation to LQG - Quantum gravity phenomenology - Quantum gravity topics of general interest - General relativity and differential geometry topics of general interest The registration is open until December 22, 2023. For an up-to-date information on the workshop we recommend to visit the website. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. Fundamental Physics at the Galactic Centre Workshop, Porto, Portugal --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27226 Starting: 2023-12-15 to 2023-12-18 Location: Porto, Portugal Additional Information: https://gravity2023.sciencesconf.org/ Contact: gravity2023[AT]sciencesconf.org The Galactic Centre and SgrA* is a unique laboratory for fundamental physics studies. Being the nearest supermassive compact object to planet Earth, it allows for probing the smallest spatial scales with high angular resolution instrumentation such as adaptive optics at the Keck and VLT telescopes, (sub-)mm long baseline interferometry with the EHT and infrared long baseline interferometry with Gravity/VLTI, space telescopes such as the James Webb or NuSTAR satellites. Its low accretion rate allows for a relatively minor astrophysical complexity concerning other counterparts. SgrA* is a future candidate for new instruments and facilities such as EHT high frequency and more extended baselines development, ERIS, Gravity+, extremely large telescopes in the Southern hemisphere and space gravitational waves detection with LISA. How can these developments test fundamental physics at SgrA*? This workshop aims to bring together experts to foster discussions of new ideas and present the state-of-the-art in the area. Expected themes are the current status of measurements (including data limitations), General Relativity tests, Extreme/exotic compact objects, ultra-light dark matter, extended mass distributions, black hole hair, and synergies between facilities, among many others. By design, this is a small workshop limited to 100 participants and with significant time allowed for networking. The formal talks will occur on day 1 (December 15th, Friday) and on day 4 (December 18th, Monday). The weekend in between (days 2 and 3) can be used individually and freely for meetings and networking anywhere in town. The workshop will take place in the beautiful Palacio da Bolsa at Ribeira, Porto, to inspire its participants We kindly invite you to contribute to the workshop and submit an abstract with the topic you would like to present. Given the limited number of contributions, we ask you to register as soon as possible. Best regards, Local Organising Committee +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Current Trends in Cosmology and High Energy Physics (COSMO@CCSP_2), Gurgaon, India --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27278 Starting: 2023-11-29 to 2023-12-01 Location: Gurgaon, India Additional Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkIdPfc6pPtqNgpXvQV22aDlr1nFbhJg5… Contact: ccsp_office[AT]sgtuniversity.org We are pleased to announce the second international conference of the series COSMOLOGY@CCSP, which is held annually at The Thanu Padmanabhan Centre for Cosmology and Science Popularization(CCSP), SGT University. This year the conference will take place from 29th November to 1st December, 2023. The title of COSMO@CCSP_2 is: "Current Trends in Cosmology and High Energy Physics". This year the keynote address will be delivered by Anzhong Wang, Baylor University, Texas. Also, Meghnad Saha lecture will take place on the last day of the conference and the speaker will be Prof. Gautam Bhattacharyya from SINP, Kolkata. The list of the plenary speakers can be found in the poster. We encourage students, postdocs, and early-career researchers to submit their abstracts for the parallel sessions. Please take note, that the last date for the abstract submission (for parallel session speakers) is 25.10.2023. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 27.10.2023 and the registration deadline is 10.11.2023. The selected outstation (Outside Delhi - NCR) students and postdocs will get a Travel Allowance according to the rules and regulations of IUCAA, one of the sponsoring bodies. This year the selected participants will be accommodated in the University Hostels. Only the invited speakers and guests will be provided University guest house / nearby hotel accommodation. CCSP is a newly founded research centre with a focus on hardcore research in Cosmology and High Energy physics. We need your active support and participation to make it a successful research centre in India. Please circulate this information in your group and kindly furnish the poster (attached) to your department notice board. The conference website will be published soon and we will update you in the due course. The abstract submission URL is given herewith. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. Charles W. Misner Memorial Symposium on Gravitation and the Cosmos, College Park, MD, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/10/19/charles-w-misner-memorial-sy… Starting: 2023-11-11 to 2023-11-11 Location: College Park, MD, USA Additional Information: https://umdphysics.umd.edu/events/misnersymposium.html Contact: jacobson[AT]umd.edu Dear Colleagues, We are celebrating the life and scientific legacy of Charles W. Misner, with a memorial symposium on Saturday, November 11 (9am-5pm EST, 14:00-22:00 UTC). This in-person event will be held at the University of Maryland and streamed online via Zoom. It will feature talks by Steven Carlip, Ted Jacobson, Saul Teukolsky and Kip Thorne reflecting on Charlie's many scientific contributions and the later research they inspired, along with remarks and reminiscences by former students and colleagues. More information can be found at <a href="https://umdphysics.umd.edu/events/misnersymposium.html">umdphysics.umd.edu/events/misnersymposium.html</a>. The event is free (and will include coffee breaks and lunch) but registration is required by following a link on that page. If you would like to participate via Zoom, please register using the same link (skipping the question about food preferences) and on one of the pages you will see a question about online versus in-person participation. The Zoom link will be emailed later to people who have registered. In addition, Kip Thorne will be giving a public lecture on Friday, November 10 at 4:15pm EST at the University of Maryland in Toll 1412. Details about the public lecture can be found at https://science.umd.edu/events/thorne.html. (No registration is required for this.) We hope to see you at one or both events! Ted Jacobson, Peter Shawhan, Alessandra Buonanno +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Golden Wedding of Black Holes and Thermodynamics (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27327 Starting: 2023-12-04 to 2023-12-08 Location: Online Additional Information: https://bht50.github.io/ Contact: alves.nickolas[AT]alumni.usp.br In celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the publication of "The Four Laws of Black Hole Mechanics" by J. M. Bardeen, B. Carter, and S. W. Hawking, we are pleased to announce a fully online event in honour of the golden wedding of black holes and thermodynamics. The conference covers black hole thermodynamics, quantum field theory in curved spacetimes and relativistic quantum information. Registrations for contributed talks (20+10') and posters close on the 10th of November. Plenary speakers (50+10') include S. Carlip, C. Dappiaggi, C. Fewster, K. Fredenhagen, I. Fuentes, S. Fulling, M. Hotta, B. Kay, E.-A. Kontou, A. Landulfo, E. Martin-Martinez, and N. Yokomizo. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. 18th Iberian Cosmology Meeting, Salamanca, Spain --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27333 Starting: 2024-03-25 to 2024-03-27 Location: Salamanca, Spain Additional Information: https://ibericos2024.usal.es/ Contact: ibericos2024[AT]usal.es This is the 1st announcement for the XVIII Iberian Cosmology meeting, which will take place in Salamanca, Spain, from the 25th to the 27th of March 2024. Registration is now open at: https://ibericos2024.usal.es/ where you may also find more details about the meeting, as well as accommodation in Salamanca. These meetings aim to encourage interactions and collaborations between researchers working in cosmology and related areas in Portugal and Spain. Researchers working in other countries are also most welcome. Please feel free to send this announcement to other scientists who may be interested in attending. The meetings are informal and there is no registration fee. All participants wishing to give a talk may submit a title and abstract when they register. The deadline for the abstract submission is February 20, 2024. A preliminary program will appear on the webpage shortly after. Moreover, these meetings are not restricted to a single topic but are open to cosmologists in the broadest sense, from mathematical cosmology and theoretical particle physics to observational astrophysics. They are also designed to encourage the presentation of work in progress. We look forward to seeing you in Salamanca! The local organizing committee +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. Black Holes and Cosmology 2024, Nassau, The Bahamas --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/10/25/black-holes-and-cosmology-20… Starting: 2024-03-11 to 2024-03-15 Location: Nassau, The Bahamas Additional Information: https://indico.mpp.mpg.de/e/BHCos24 Contact: florian.kuehnel[AT]physik.uni-muenchen.de Dear Colleague, We are excited to draw attention to our conference "Black Holes and Cosmology" (BHCos 2024), taking place at the University of The Bahamas in Nassau from the 11th to the 15th of March 2024. This international meeting (aimed at around 120 participants) will bring together world-renowned experts as well as junior researchers working on theoretical and observational aspects of black holes, particularly (but not limited to) their role in cosmology. Invited speakers include: Andreas Albrecht, Earl Bellinger, Gianfranco Bertone, Alessandra Buonanno*, Matt Caplan, Nico Cappelluti, Bernard Carr, Sebastien Clesse, Gia Dvali*, Glennys Farrar, Carlos Frenk, Juan Garcia-Bellido, Enrique Gaztanaga, Reinhard Genzel*, Cristiano Germani, Andrea Ghez*, Michael Hawkins, Shirley Ho*, David Kaiser, Sasha Kashlinsky, William Kinney, Julien Lavalle, Michela Mapelli, Emil Mottola, Priya Natarajan*, Samaya Nissanke, Malcolm Perry, Hernando Quevedo, Luciano Rezzolla*, Ravi Sheth, Subir Sarkar, Gerald 't Hooft*, Mark Trodden, Lisa Randall, Joseph Silk, Chris van den Broeck, Alexander Vilenkin*, Hai-Bo Yu (* = tbc). The registration is open now! Please spread the word! https://indico.mpp.mpg.de/e/BHCos24 We encourage early registration and reservation of accommodation and travel since economic hotels and flights fill in very rapidly. Best wishes & looking forward to seeing you in Nassau! Florian Kuehnel for the organisational committee of BHCos 2024 Katherine Freese (The University of Texas at Austin), Juan Garcia-Bellido (Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, RAC), Eduardo Guendelman (Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies and Bahamas Advanced Study Institute and Conferences), Florian Kuehnel (Max Planck Institute for Physics and Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich), Claude McNamarah (University of The Bahamas), Remo Ruffini (U. Roma La Sapienza) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. CERS 14, Tuebingen, Germany --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/10/26/cers-14/ Starting: 2024-02-14 to 2024-02-16 Location: Tuebingen, Germany Additional Information: https://cers.univie.ac.at/cers14/index.html Contact: cederbaum[AT]math.uni-tuebingen.de The Tuebingen meeting will be the fourteenth seminar of a series designed to provide a forum for younger researchers to present their work, and to expand their research horizons, in all topics of research in general relativity. While the main geographical basin of attraction for the meeting has traditionally been Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Germany, we welcome researchers from all countries. Abstracts received by January 14, 2024, will receive full attention. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Postdoctoral Fellowships in Physics and Astronomy, Baltimore, MD, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27222 Deadline: 2023-12-01 Location: Baltimore, MD, USA Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/25522 Contact: pcarmen1[AT]jhu.edu The William H. Miller III Department of Physics and Astronomy at Johns Hopkins University invites applications for several postdoctoral fellowships: The William H. Miller Fellowship (any area of physics and astronomy), the Sweeney Fellowship (any area of physics), and Davis Fellowship (any area of astronomy). These fellowships offer the opportunity for postdoctoral research that combines academic freedom with strong faculty mentorship in an intellectually vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming department. The Department has strong programs in condensed-matter physics, particle physics, astrophysics, and biological physics and is now embarking upon a significant expansion, including growth into new areas of physics. The department also benefits from its close relationship with the Space Telescope Science Institute, located on the Johns Hopkins campus. More details about the department and its research can be found at https://physics-astronomy.jhu.edu. Consideration of applications will begin on 1 December 2023 and continue until all available positions are filled. Applicants will also be considered for other appropriate postdoctoral positions in the department. Applicants should submit a curriculum vita, a statement of research interests, and a list of publications and arrange for at least three letters of reference on their behalf to be submitted to the application website. Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, other legally protected characteristics or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The University promotes Affirmative Action for minorities, women, individuals who are disabled, and veterans. Johns Hopkins University is a drug-free, smoke-free workplace. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Assistant Teaching Professor (Fixed Term), Cambridge, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27225 Deadline: 2023-10-29 Location: Cambridge, UK Additional Information: https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/42911/ Contact: director.mphildis[AT]phy.cam.ac.uk The School of Physical Sciences invites applications for a Assistant Teaching Professor in the field of Data Intensive Science to be held in the Department of Physics. This full-time position would be directly connected to the existing Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Data Intensive science and the new MPhil in Data Intensive Science. The successful candidate will have extensive experience analysing scientific data sets, either in academia or industry, preferably in one of the research areas mentioned above. They should have a proven track record of teaching and be an excellent communicator. They should be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of, and show practical experience with, statistical methods and machine learning algorithms. They must also be proficient in Python and the techniques required for software development best practice. Familiarity with other coding languages, in particular C++, and high-performance computing is desirable. They must be highly organised and motivated and should demonstrate aptitude for programme coordination. It is expected that they will hold a PhD in mathematics or physics (or a cognate discipline). Due to the fast-moving nature of the topics covered in the MPhil and research within the CDT, the role holder would be expected to be: research active, to participate in one or more of the research groups associated with the programme, and to maintain their knowledge of the current status of research, and techniques used within them. The successful candidate will be expected to support the MPhil by: the creation and delivery of course modules; the supervision, assessment, and examination of modules; and the provision of computational projects for the new Master's degree. They will support the management and running of the CDT primarily by: overseeing the students participation on the MPhil, their industrial placements, and day to day coordination of the centre and liaison with the students. They will also be expected to participate in the administration of tasks associated with the academic delivery of these programmes like overseeing the seminar series and industry led modules, and the coordination and delivery of non-examined short courses on advanced topics or transferable skills. A new Academic Career pathway scheme for Teaching and Scholarship staff has been developed to recognise and reward outstanding contributions and celebrate academic achievement through promotion and/or pay progression. Applicants should submit the following documents with their application: 1) Curriculum Vitae (CV) 2) An experience statement of up to two pages setting out your past work in Data Intensive Science and how it relates to the skills required for this position. This should include a description as to how it connects with existing research activities within the MPhil. 3) A teaching 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. 4) Please include details of two referees, including e-mail address and phone number, whom the University of Cambridge can contact for references. This position has funds for 3 years in the first instance, with the intention for the role to continue dependent upon the success of the MPhil course. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Postdoctoral Fellowships in Astronomy and Astrophysics, Mumbai, India ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27231 Deadline: 2023-11-01 Location: Mumbai, India Additional Information: https://www.tifr.res.in/~daa/ Contact: chairdaa[AT]tifr.res.in The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics (DAA; https://www.tifr.res.in/~daa/) at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai invites applications from qualified candidates for Visiting Fellow (post-doctoral) positions. The research interests pursued at DAA are diverse and include projects involving instrument-building (Infrared, X-Ray and Radio), observational, theoretical, and computational efforts. The science topics pursued in the department include extrasolar planets, star and planet formation, interstellar medium, star clusters, stellar dynamics, resolved transients, fast radio bursts, gravitational waves, seismology, Solar astrophysics, black holes, pulsars and accreting neutron stars, compact-object binaries, X-ray astronomy including science from AstroSat data, gravitational waves including science using InPTA, IPTA, and Ligo-Virgo-Kagra data, cosmology, multi-messenger astronomy, and astronomical big data analysis using machine learning techniques. This position allows the fellows to pursue their own research projects independently, although they are welcome to collaborate with any faculty in the department. Qualification: At the time of joining, the candidate must have completed her/his Ph. D. (Successfully defended thesis). Duration: The position is initially for one year with a possibility of extensions for up to three years upon satisfactory performance. Benefits: In addition to a competitive salary, the position comes with a competitive research contingency grant, health benefits, and accommodation assistance (accommodation on campus as per availability, or HRA). Deadline for application: November 01, 2023 Application procedure: The application should include a - cover letter, - research proposal (should include past research expertise, future research plans at TIFR), - CV, - publication list (in addition to all publications, include ORCID ID and link to applicant's ADS listing), and - names and contact information of three referees. Interested applicants should collate all material into a single PDF and send it to chairdaa(a)tifr.res.in and cc to daapostdoc(a)gmail.com. If the interested applicant already has a specific faculty in mind for collaboration, it is alright to contact that faculty as well, but a formal application must be sent to the above-mentioned emails to be considered for these positions. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Postdoc in black-hole physics, Haifa, Israel ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27236 Deadline: 2023-12-01 Location: Haifa, Israel Additional Information: https://physics.haifa.ac.il/2021/09/13/shahar-hadar/?lang=en Contact: shaharhadar[AT]sci.haifa.ac.il The Department of Physics at the University of Haifa invites applications for postdoctoral positions in black-hole physics. Candidates with expertise in gravitational physics, broadly defined, and/or relativistic astrophysics, are encouraged to apply. The appointment is for 2+1 years, beginning at or before fall 2024. The successful candidates will be offered a competitive scholarship, relocation expenses, computer facilities, and travel funds. The group maintains a strong collaboration with research groups at different Israeli institutions, in particular at the neighboring Technion, and postdocs are encouraged to pursue independent research. Applicants are asked to email a description of research achievements and future plans, a curriculum vitae with a list of publications, and arrange for three letters of reference to be emailed to Shahar Hadar by Dec. 1st 2023. Applicants should have a PhD by the anticipated starting date. For inquiries about the position please contact Shahar Hadar. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Postdoctoral positions in gravitational waves, Marseille, France ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27246 Deadline: 2023-11-20 Location: Marseille, France Additional Information: https://www.cpt.univ-mrs.fr/~mancarella/jobs_2023_postdoc.html Contact: mancarella[AT]cpt.univ-mrs.fr The Centre de Physique Theorique (CPT) at the Aix-Marseille University in Marseille (France) invites applications for two postdoctoral positions in gravitational-wave astronomy/cosmology. Successful candidates will join a newly established research program led by Dr. Michele Mancarella and funded by the Fondation A*Midex Initiative of Excellence Grant "Cosmology and Astrophysics with Gravitational waves and Galaxy surveys" (COSMOAGG). Specific interests will be focussed on gravitational-wave cosmology, large-scale inference techniques for gravitational-wave astronomy, and next-generation gravitational-wave experiments. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in Physics or related discipline, strong programming skills, and expertise in the cross-correlation between galaxy and gravitational-wave catalogues, gravitational-wave population studies and hierarchical bayesian inference, applications of machine learning techniques, and/or forecast tools for gravitational-wave detectors of next generation, though we are open to all candidates with a strong background in gravitational-wave physics and multi-messenger astronomy. The postdoctoral fellows are expected to participate in the activities of the LISA consortium and of the Einstein Telescope Observational Science Board. They will also have the opportunity of developing their independent research lines. The positions will last for 2+1 years and include generous research and travel resources as well as relocation expenses. The starting date can be between April and December 2024. The monthly net salary starts from around 2000 EUR for junior candidates (3 years of experience) and will increase after the first year. The recruits will join the CPT's cosmology team, which consists of five permanent staff whose research focuses on theoretical cosmology, dark energy and modified gravity, the large-scale structure of the universe, and have access to data from the Euclid space mission.Two more postdoctoral researchers specializing in gravitational wave theory will join the team in 2024. The wider community in Marseille includes the Centre de Physique des Particules de Marseille (CPPM) and the Laboratories d'Astrophysique de Marseille hosting cosmologists heavily involved in spectro-photometric surveys of the Universe. Marseille is a warm, beautiful mediterranean city in the hearth of the worldwide famous Provence. The CPT is located in the Luminy Campus, at the gates of the Calanques National Park, a terrestrial and marine natural wonder for climbing, snorkelling and hiking. Applications consists in a CV with a list of publications and a two-pages research statement to be sent in a single pdf file at mancarella[AT]cpt.univ-mrs.fr with email subject "COSMOAGG application - NAME OF THE CANDIDATE". The application deadline is November 20th, 2023, though we will consider applications until the positions are filled. Candidates should also arrange for at least two reference letters to be sent separately by the application deadline to the same address, including in the email subject "COSMOAGG reference letter - NAME OF THE CANDIDATE". We particularly welcome expressions of interest from traditionally underrepresented groups. For additional inquiries please do not hesitate to contact mancarella[AT]cpt.univ-mrs.fr or michele.mancarella(a)unimib.it . +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Postdoc positions in gravitational-wave source modelling, Dublin, Ireland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/10/11/postdoc-positions-in-gravita… Deadline: 2023-11-17 Location: Dublin, Ireland Additional Information: https://forms.gle/yig6jREHN3n7Bqa1A. Contact: niels.warburton[AT]ucd.ie University College Dublin (Ireland) invites expressions of interest for a postdoctoral position in gravitational wave source modelling, with a focus on small mass-ratio binaries. The successful candidate will work with Dr Niels Warburton and be funded through a Royal Society - Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) grant. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in black hole perturbation theory and/or gravitational-wave data analysis for extreme mass-ratio inspirals, although we are open to all candidates with a strong background in gravitational-wave science. Candidates will have ample opportunities to collaborate with the broader Relativity Group at UCD, and will also be encouraged to pursue their own research topics. The appointment will be for two years. The salary will be at the level of an SFI New Post-Doctoral Researcher Level 2A - Point 1 (~ 43k EUR gross salary per annum) and comes with additional research and travel funds. The Relativity Group at UCD consists of 3 faculty members (Prof. Adrian Ottewill, Dr Barry Wardell, Dr Niels Warburton), 3 senior research fellows (Dr Sarp Akcay, Dr Christiana Pantelidou, Dr Chris Kavanagh), a postdoctoral fellow (Dr Gabriel Andres Piovano) and 6 PhD students. Together they form a vibrant and friendly research group whose expertise include gravitational self-force calculations, numerical relativity, quantum fields on curved backgrounds, effective-one-body theory, and many other aspects of gravitational wave source modelling. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome expressions of interest from traditionally underrepresented groups. Successful candidates will have a PhD in Physics or related discipline, strong programming skills, and previous experience in gravitational wave source modelling. Applications should include a CV with a list of publications and a list of three reference letter writers, and a two-page statement covering research interests and plans. These should be sent by November 17th, 2023 using the linked web form. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. Tenure track faculty position in General Relativity, Troy, AL, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27253 Deadline: 2024-01-01 Location: Troy, Alabama, USA Additional Information: https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/39217 Contact: gmenon[AT]troy.edu Troy University invites applications for a full-time tenure track position in Physics, specifically in General Relativity/Cosmology/Theoretical Astrophysics. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher, with an expected start date of August 1, 2024. Candidates must have earned a Ph. D. in General Relativity or a closely related area, with a clearly demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance the existing and newly formed Relativity and Cosmology group (Relativity and Cosmology Group (troy.edu)) at Troy University. The application link can be found here: https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/39217 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Postdoctoral Fellowship in Theoretical and Gravitational Wave Astrophysics, Copenhagen, Denmark ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/10/11/postdoctoral-fellowship-in-t… Deadline: 2023-12-01 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/26159 Contact: nbia[AT]nbi.ku.dk The Niels Bohr International Academy (NBIA) at the Niels Bohr Institute invites expressions of interest for a 3-year postdoctoral fellowship at the interface between astrophysical fluid dynamics and gravitational wave astrophysics. Fall 2024 would be the preferred starting date. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit all material via the URL provided before December 1st, 2023. The search may possibly continue beyond that date. Highly qualified candidates would also be considered in the ongoing search for a fixed-term 5-year Assistant Professorship in Theoretical and Gravitational Wave Astrophysics. We are seeking highly motivated, outstanding individuals who will contribute and develop research programs related to the dynamics and observational signatures of compact binary mergers. Expertise in astrophysical fluid dynamics, magnetohydrodynamics, and gravitational wave astrophysics and/or high-performance computing will constitute valuable assets. Postdoctoral fellows are expected to carry out an independent research program and interact with other NBIA members. They have the opportunity to guide students and junior fellows, teach courses at various levels, participate in outreach activities, and organize international meetings and PhD schools. The Theoretical Astrophysics and Gravitational Wave Astrophysics groups at Niels Bohr International Academy include Martin Pessah, Johan Samsing, Daniel D'Orazio, and about 10 students and postdoctoral researchers. All group members have access to some of the largest dedicated astrophysics computer resources in Scandinavia, including a general-purpose cluster with more than 10,000 cores, a GPU cluster, a petabyte of storage, and dedicated data analysis servers. The Niels Bohr International Academy strives to attract the best and the brightest by providing the environment to enable curiosity-driven breakthrough research in the physical sciences and mathematics. This hire is part of a vigorous ongoing 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 in order to address some of the most burning questions related to gravity. The entire Gravity Group at Niels Bohr International Academy includes the Strong Group and has around 40 researchers from junior to senior levels, and a very active and dynamic program of visitors, workshops, conferences, PhD-schools, seminars, and informal group meetings. The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes all qualified individuals regardless of personal background. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Assistant Professorship in Theoretical and Gravitational Wave Astrophysics, Copenhagen, Denmark ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/10/11/assistant-professorship-in-t… Deadline: 2023-12-01 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/25897 Contact: nbia[AT]nbi.ku.dk The Niels Bohr International Academy (NBIA) at the Niels Bohr Institute invites expressions of interest for a fixed-term 5-year assistant professorship at the interface between astrophysical fluid dynamics and gravitational wave astrophysics in the area of dynamics and observational signatures of compact binary mergers. Fall 2024 would be the preferred starting date. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit all material via the URL provided before December 1st, 2023. The search may possibly continue beyond that date. We are seeking highly motivated, outstanding individuals with the drive and capacity to establish themselves as leaders by building their own groups. Assistant professors at NBIA benefit from significant support from senior faculty members towards these goals. Assistant professors are expected to carry out an independent research program and interact with other NBIA members. They have the opportunity to guide students and junior fellows, teach courses at various levels, participate in outreach activities, and organize international meetings and PhD schools. The Theoretical Astrophysics and Gravitational Wave Astrophysics groups at Niels Bohr International Academy include Martin Pessah, Johan Samsing, Daniel D'Orazio, and about 10 students and postdoctoral researchers. All group members have access to some of the largest dedicated astrophysics computer resources in Scandinavia, including a general-purpose cluster with more than 10,000 cores, a GPU cluster, a petabyte of storage, and dedicated data analysis servers. The Niels Bohr International Academy strives to attract the best and the brightest by providing the environment to enable curiosity-driven breakthrough research in the physical sciences and mathematics. This hire is part of a vigorous ongoing 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 in order to address some of the most burning questions related to gravity. The entire Gravity Group at Niels Bohr International Academy includes the Strong Group and has around 40 researchers from junior to senior levels, and a very active and dynamic program of visitors, workshops, conferences, PhD-schools, seminars, and informal group meetings. The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes all qualified individuals regardless of personal background. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. Postdoctoral fellowship in gravitational waves, Singapore ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/10/12/postdoctoral-fellowship-in-g… Deadline: 2023-12-31 Location: Singapore Additional Information: https://www.physics.nus.edu.sg/ Contact: alvincjk[AT]nus.edu.sg Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research fellowship in the Department of Physics at the National University of Singapore (NUS). The successful candidate will work under the supervision of faculty member Alvin Chua. We seek applicants with a strong background in scientific modelling and analysis for contemporary and/or near-future gravitational-wave detectors such as LIGO, LISA and pulsar timing arrays. The successful candidate will join and contribute to the growth of a new gravity/astrophysics group at NUS with both theoretical and observational interests. This group presently includes faculty members Profs Edward Teo (gravitation) and Xinliang An (mathematical physics), research fellows Drs Soichiro Isoyama and Josh Mathews, as well as several PhD and MSc students. There will also be opportunities to take up (or retain) membership in international gravitational-wave collaborations such as LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA and the LISA Consortium, and to be formally involved in their activities. Applicants with expertise in gravitational-wave data analysis are particularly encouraged to apply. Those with a more general background in applied mathematics, statistics, data science or computational science will also be considered. Relevant areas of expertise can include (but are not limited to) topics such as applied geometry, numerical analysis, computational statistics, time-series analysis and statistical learning. The ideal candidate for this position 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. They will be expected to maintain their own individual research programme, while working in close collaboration with Prof. Chua on topics of mutual interest. The initial appointment is for one year, with expected renewal up to three years in total, and could start as early as June 2024. This position comes with a competitive salary and personal benefits, as well as travel funds for international conferences/visits. There will also be opportunities for the successful candidate to gain additional experience in teaching and research supervision during their appointment. Applicants should submit the following materials via e-mail to Alvin Chua (alvincjk[AT]nus.edu.sg): a cover letter, their CV and list of publications, a short statement of research, and the e-mail addresses of three academic referees who will provide letters of reference. All materials should be received by 31 December 2023 for full consideration. At NUS, the health and safety of our staff and students is one of our utmost priorities, and COVID-vaccination supports our commitment to ensure the safety of our community and to make NUS as safe and welcoming as possible. Many of our roles require a significant amount of physical interaction with students/staff/public members. Even for job roles that may be performed remotely, there will be instances where on-campus presence is required. Taking into consideration the health and well-being of our staff and students, and to better protect everyone in the campus, job applicants are strongly encouraged to have themselves fully COVID-vaccinated to secure successful employment with NUS. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. Postdoc in astroparticle physics, Trieste, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27265 Deadline: 2023-12-15 Location: Trieste, Italy Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/26187 Contact: barausse[AT]sissa.it The astroparticle group at SISSA (Trieste, Italy; www.sissa.it/app) invites applications for a postdoctoral research position to start in the Fall of 2024. The position is for two years, with a possible extension to a third year. The research fields of the group are connected to the areas of: astroparticle physics, dark matter, dark energy, astrophysical probes of fundamental interactions, early Universe, gravitational wave astrophysics, structures in the Universe, theory and phenomenology of gravity, data science applications. The International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA) is a leading research and training institution (PhD School) located in Trieste, Italy. The campus is in a green area on the hills close to Trieste and is efficiently connected to the city by public transport. SISSA offers to its community top tier research facilities (e.g. High Performance Computing facilities) and services (canteen and kindergarten services located on site). The Physics Area at SISSA has connections with the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), the National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN), the National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF) and the National Council for Research (CNR). SISSA is also a founding member of several research Institutes such as IFPU, IGAP and TQT. More information on research in Physics at SISSA can be found at www.sissa.it. Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12. Postdoctoral Positions for Euclid, Padova/Genova, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27268 Deadline: 2023-10-31 Location: Padova/Genova, Italy Additional Information: http://www.dfa.unipd.it/ Contact: alessandro.renzi[AT]unipd.it The Euclid-related LaScaLa project invites applications for two Postdoctoral Researcher positions in Systematics Analysis of NISP' spectroscopic data of Euclid mission. These positions offer a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team of researchers at the forefront of cosmology and astrophysics. The successful candidates will play a pivotal role in the analysis of data from the Euclid mission, focusing on the identification, modeling, and mitigation of systematic uncertainties in observational data, for Dark Energy and Neutrino. Successful candidates will be part of the "LaScaLa" project funded by the MUR of Italy. Targeted investigations focus on the systematics analysis of Euclid satellite data, in particular NISP spectroscopy. Successful candidates will have a PhD in Physics or related discipline, strong programming skills, and previous experience in cosmology and/or astrophysics. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome expressions of interest from traditionally underrepresented groups. 1) Location: Padova Position Description: We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in data analysis for Cosmology, as well as applications of statistical and machine-learning tools to Cosmology (although we are open to all candidates with a strong Astronomy and Astrophysics background!). We anticipate awarding one position. Appointments come with a generous research and travel budget. The starting date is approximatively January 2024. We are open to accept Expression of Interest for the following position: Postdoctoral Researcher (Full-time) Duration 20 month. Candidates are required to hold a M.Sc. and have documented research skills acquired through a PhD obtained before July of 2024 in the scientific field related to the research activity of the project. Expected net salary ~1500 euro. Applications should include a CV with a list of publications and a two-page statement covering research interests and plans. These should be sent by October 30th 2023 using the email: alessandro.renzi[AT]pd.infn.it 2) Location: Genova Position Description: We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in simulation and analysis of near-infrared detectors (although we are open to all candidates with a strong Astronomy and Astrophysics background!). We anticipate awarding one position. The starting date is December 2023/January 2024. We are open to accept Expression of Interest for a Postdoctoral Researcher (Assegno INFN) Duration 1 year + 1 (renewable depending on funds availability). Candidates are required to hold a Ph.D. in the scientific field related to the research activity of the project. Expected net salary ~1800 euro. Applications should include a CV with a list of publications and a two-page statement covering research interests and plans. These should be sent by October 30th, 2023 using the email: stefano.davini[AT]ge.infn.it +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.13. Physics for Future - MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships, Prague, Czech Republic ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27271 Deadline: 2023-11-10 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Additional Information: https://p4f.fzu.cz/ Contact: p4f[AT]fzu.cz The Physics for Future (P4F), co-funded under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie COFUND and coordinated by the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences-FZU, is a postdoctoral fellowship programme allowing researchers to execute their own bottom-up research project over two years in Czechia, within the facilities of the FZU or ELI Beamlines based on the choice of their supervisor. We expect to recruit 30 fellows in this first call. We offer: * Experienced supervisors in the following domains: astronomy, astrophysics and cosmology; atomic, molecular and chemical physics, biophysics, condensed matter physics, fluids and plasma physics (including surface physics), high energy physics, nano materials, nuclear physics, optics, pure mathematics, applied mathematics, statistical physics. * Unique interdisciplinary environment * Cutting-edge infrastructure * Training in soft and transferable skills * Wide international academic network * Industrial partners Join us in advancing the frontiers of Physics! Requirements Research field: Physics Researcher profile: Recognised Researcher (R2) Education level: PhD (or equivalent) Languages: English The applicants must hold a PhD degree by the call deadline and have no more than 8 years of full-time equivalent (FTE) experience in research since their PhD award. The applicants are invited to apply through the P4F open call. The evaluation and selection process for admitted applications will involve a two-phase assessment, encompassing a written evaluation followed by an interview. What is included in a fellowship? Successful applicants will receive a 2-year employment contract. The monthly gross salary of the fellow will be approx. EUR 3232 if the fellow is not entitled to the Family allowance and EUR 3416 if the fellow demonstrates he or she is entitled to the Family allowance. The gross salary is composed of the Living allowance, the Mobility allowance and the Family allowance where applicable and is subject to tax and health and social deductions. In addition, the P4F Fellowship provides generous contributions towards the cost of research expenses. The fellows will be offered career development support and training events in soft and transferable skills. Eligibility criteria Ph.D. degree or evidence of completing Ph.D. degree requirements and waiting to receive the degree. 0-8 years of postdoctoral experience in research (after completing the Ph.D.). Comply with the MSCA Mobility rule, i.e., applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activities (work, studies, etc.) for more than 12 months in the Czech Republic in the 36 months immediately before the application deadline. How to apply Interested candidates should submit their project proposal in English including all mandatory attachments via the application portal. Only applications received through the application portal will be considered. For full instruction, please, see Guide for Applicants. About the host institutions Institute of Physics (FZU) + ELI Beamlines facility The Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences is a prestigious public research institution specialising in fundamental and applied research across a diverse range of fields. With a staff of over 700 scientific employees, the institute is a leading research organisation in Czechia with a vital role in advancing human understanding of physics and its applications in the world. The inspirational environment at FZU provides top basic, applied and interdisciplinary research and training for students. FZU's research activities address important societal challenges and help advance scientific knowledge and technology. FZU is a major partner to industry and committed to transforming research into practical applications which have benefits across society. With the P4F fellowship programme, FZU aims to build on its expertise of?the divisions of FZU in elementary particle physics, condensed matter physics, solid state physics, optics, plasma and laser physics. ELI Beamlines Facility is a leading laser research centre and part of The Extreme Light Infrastructure ERIC, pan-European research Infrastructure hosting the world's most intense lasers. ELI provides unique tools of support for scientific excellence in Europe. ELI ERIC has developed and operates four leading edge high-power femtosecond laser systems reaching unprecedented intensities. ELI ERIC offers to its users unique femtosecond sources of X-rays and accelerated particles. These beamlines enable pioneering research not only in physics and material science but also in life science, laboratory astrophysics, chemistry with strong application potential. Employee benefits and support FZU and ELI ERIC provide a wide range of benefits and offer supporting conditions for work and life balance. The main are: Opportunities for professional development through courses, workshops, and other skill-building activities. Inclusive and Friendly Work Environment that values diversity; High flexibility of work (flexible working hours, work from home); Extended holidays (five weeks of vacation and six days of personal leave); Co-working space baby and children friendly; Meal Allowance; Welcome Office Support during the onboarding process; FZU as the coordinator operates in line with the principles set out in the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers and is the holder of HR Excellence in Research Award. Diversity, equity, and inclusion FZU is an equal opportunity employer that strongly supports and encourages diversity. This approach helps foster a positive work culture and creates a supportive environment for all employees. Diversity, equity, and inclusion?principles are incorporated into our policies and hiring practices, creating a solid base for fair and bias-free hiring practices. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.14. Open postdoc position, Okinawa, Japan ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/10/15/open-postdoc-position/ Deadline: 2023-12-16 Location: Okinawa, Japan Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/26229 Contact: qgqft.oist[AT]gmail.com Applications are invited for a postdoc position in the Gravity, Quantum Geometry and Field Theory group (Principal Investigator: Reiko Toriumi) at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University, Japan, starting in the Fall of 2024. The successful applicant will work in the group lead by Prof. Reiko Toriumi. Responsibilities 1. The candidate is expected to actively contribute to the research program of Gravity, Quantum Geometry and Field Theory group including collaborations, meetings and seminars, and to mentor student research. 2. The candidate must have a clear research plan (with flexibility and interests in potential collaboration with Prof. Reiko Toriumi and other members), and be able to achieve research objectives. 3. The candidate is expected to be in residence for the time of appointment. Support for conference and collaboration travel/host can be provided but up to availability of funding. Qualifications 1. Applicants are required to have completed Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics and/or Mathematics by the time of appointment and have a background in quantum gravity, quantum field theory, random geometry or related areas. 2. We are looking for a self-motivated, proactive, responsible, and respectful researcher. 3. Demonstrates excellent oral and written English. Term Full-time, fixed term appointment for 1 year starting Fall 2024. There may be an opportunity to renew it (second year is very likely, and third year depending on the performance). Compensation The salary is internationally competitive and complemented by allowances as below. Benefits 1. Relocation, housing and commuting allowances in addition to the salary. 2. Annual paid leave (10 days for the first year and 20 days for the second year) and summer holidays (7 days) 3. Health insurance, welfare pension insurance, and worker's accident compensation insurance. Application documents in pdf (in English) 1. Cover letter 2. Research statement (includes future research plan, where you may also consider overlap in interests with the research that Prof. Reiko Toriumi does.) 3. CV including publication list 4. Three reference letters to be submitted through Academic Jobs Online 26229 The application materials 1, 2, and 3 should be compiled in one single pdf file and should be sent to qgqft.oist[AT]gmail.com. Please submit only the reference letters through Academic Jobs Online 26229. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Reiko Toriumi at qgqft.oist[AT]gmail.com. Application deadline The review of the applications will start on 16th December 2023, and will continue until the positions are filled. The applications received by 16th December 2023 are guaranteed full consideration. 1919-1 Tancha, Onna, Kunigami District, Okinawa 904-0495 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.15. Postdoctoral Position in Astrophysics, Kyoto, Japan ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/10/17/postdoctoral-positions-in-as… Deadline: 2023-12-17 Location: Kyoto, Japan Additional Information: https://www.yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/news/n408?lang=en-GB Contact: mm2023[AT]yukawa.koyto-u.ac.jp Postdoctoral Positions based on Grant-in-Aid for Transformative Research Areas (A) "The creation of multi-messenger astrophysics -- The unified picture of the dynamical universe driven by births of black holes" (PI: Shigeru Yoshida), Research Group C02 "Theoretical studies for multi-messenger signals from strongly gravitating objects" (PI: Masaru Shibata) (Deadline: NLT 11:59 pm JST, on Dec 17th, 2023) Job title: Program-specific researcher The title of "Research Assistant Professor" may be granted depending on the qualification. Number of available positions: One position Qualification: The candidate must hold a doctoral degree by the time of appointment Job description: This position is funded by JSPS KAKENHI " Theoretical studies for multi-messenger signals from strongly gravitating objects" (PI: Masaru Shibata). The successful candidate is expected to work with PI and other members (Kunihito Ioka, Yu-ichiro Sekiguchi, Kenta Hotokezaka) on this project. Job location: Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics, Kyoto University, Kitashirakawa Oiwakecho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto. Expected start date: As soon as possible after April 1st, 2024 Contract term: The successful candidate is appointed to renewable one-year terms up to 31st March 2028. Probation period: 6 months Business hours: Discretionary labor system, based on 7 hours, 45 minutes (8:30-17:15 work schedule with a one-hour break) per day, 38 hours 45 minutes per week. Days off: Saturdays, Sundays, National holidays, Year-end and New Year holidays, and the University Foundation Day. Salary: Determined by qualifications and experience (Annual salary). A small amount of research grants is provided. Allowance: Any allowance, such as commuting expenses, housing expenses, bonuses, etc. is not provided. Social insurance: (1) National Public Service Mutual Aid Associations (2)Employee's pension insurance (3) Unemployment insurance (4) Worker's accident insurance Application deadline: All materials must arrive by 11:59 p.m. (JST) on Dec 17th, 2023. Selection process: Selection will be made based on the documents submitted. Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview as necessary. Application documents: The candidate is required to submit the following documents (1) to (6) by email to mm2023{AT}yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp with the subject line "MM2023". The documents should be sent in a single PDF file in order of their numbers. (1) Curriculum Vitae (2) List of research publications (Please mark up to three main papers) (3) Date of appointment (4) Research statement (5) Research plans (6) Names and contact information of two reference persons Contact: Kunihito Ioka Email: mm2023{AT}yukawa.koyto-u.ac.jp Notes: Personal information in the application documents will be used solely to screen applicants and never for other purposes. The department is building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications regardless of gender or disability. The university is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. The university prohibits on-campus smoking except in designated outdoor spaces to minimize secondhand smoke exposure. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.16. Postdoctoral Research Position in Extreme Gravity, Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27299 Deadline: 2023-12-01 Location: Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA Additional Information: https://my.physics.illinois.edu/submit/go.asp?id=1830 Contact: bkoebbe[AT]illinois.edu The Illinois Relativity Group at the Department of Physics of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a postdoctoral research fellow position with a focus on extreme gravity. The fellowship is intended for work on cutting-edge topics in gravitational waves, including their modeling and use to extract (nuclear, particle, astro or other fundamental) physics from current and future signal from ground-based (such as advanced LIGO) or space-based detectors (such as LISA). The fellow will focus on compact binary gravitational-wave sources (of comparable mass or of extreme mass-ratios), when these sources are in complex astrophysical configurations, immersed in astrophysical or other particle environments, or affected by well-motivated and still-viable modifications to general relativity. The successful candidate should have strengths in one or more of the following topics: extreme mass-ratio inspirals through self-force calculations or through other approximate methods, inspiral models in post-Newtonian theory, quasi-normal modeling with black hole perturbation theory, parameter estimation and Bayesian model selection through matched filtering of actual data and of (simulated) synthetic data, machine learning techniques as applied to gravitational wave data analysis. Moreover, the successful candidate must demonstrate research experience and creativity, breadth and depth of knowledge in extreme gravity, high productivity and high quality publications, and mastery of written and oral communication. A Ph.D in physics, astronomy, or a related discipline is required by the start of employment. The successful candidate will join Professor Nico Yunes and his large research group (including 10 graduate students and 3 other postdoctoral researchers) in the study of extreme-gravity topics related to the above description. The successful candidate will also become a member of the Illinois Relativity Group, which, in addition to Professor Yunes, is also composed of Professor Stu Shapiro, Assistant Professor Helvi Witek, Research Professor Antonios Tsokaros, and their research groups. The successful candidate will also become a member of the Illinois Center for Advanced Studies of the Universe (ICASU), with access to its many resources and interactions with its many faculty members. In particular, the astrophysics, relativity and cosmology part of ICASU includes Professor Charles Gammie, Professor Gil Holder and Associate Professor Peter Adshead. Use the following link to apply: https://my.physics.illinois.edu/submit/go.asp?id=1830 Interested candidates will submit an application which must include the following separate documents: curriculum vitae, list of publications, with a summary of total papers published, number of citations to papers and h-index as determined by the Inspire search engine, list of presentations given outside of the candidate's research group, brief research statement (3-page limit, 1-inch margins, 12 pt font), three letters of recommendation. Please contact Brandy Koebbe bkoebbe[AT]illinois.edu if you have questions. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.17. Postdoctoral positions in gravitational-wave source modelling, Southampton, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27310 Deadline: 2023-11-14 Location: Southampton, UK Additional Information: https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?id=40768 Contact: A.Pound[AT]soton.ac.uk The University of Southampton is inviting applications for two postdoctoral positions (Research Fellow and Senior Research Fellow) in gravitational-wave source modelling. The successful candidates will undertake research as part of Adam Pound's ERC Consolidator Grant/UKRI Frontier Research Grant programme to model waveforms from small-mass-ratio binaries. Southampton's School of Mathematical Sciences is home to a large research group in gravitational physics, currently comprising 16 staff members and a number of postdocs and PhD students. Research in the group includes black-hole and neutron-star physics, gravitational-wave source modelling and data analysis, gravitational self-force, numerical relativity, string theory, and holography. The group is involved in the LISA Consortium, the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, and the Einstein Telescope Collaboration, and the successful applicants will contribute to high-accuracy gravitational-wave model development for both current and future detectors. The ideal candidates will have a track record in at least one of the following research areas: the relativistic two-body problem (including post-Newtonian or post-Minkowskian approximations), gravitational self-force theory, black hole perturbation theory, tidal perturbations of compact bodies, and environmental or beyond-GR effects in extreme-mass-ratio inspirals. The applicants will have, or be about to obtain, a relevant PhD degree in physics or mathematics. The Research Fellow post will be for 3 years, and the Senior Research Fellow post will be for 4 years, with negotiable start dates. Both fellows will additionally have the opportunity to join a tight-knit collaboration that links Southampton to University College Dublin, the Albert Einstein Institute, the Niels Bohr Institute, the Universite' libre de Bruxelles, and others. The Senior Research Fellow will lead one or more projects within the collaboration. Applications should be made at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?id=40768, with a deadline of 14 November 2023. A complete application should include (i) a CV, including a list of publications, and (ii) a statement of research interests (no more than 1 page). Informal enquiries may be made to Adam Pound at A.Pound(a)soton.ac.uk +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.18. 2 Postdoc positions in Cosmology at Bielefeld University, Bielefeld, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/10/19/2-postdoc-positions-in-cosmo… Deadline: 2024-01-07 Location: Bielefeld, Germany Additional Information: https://uni-bielefeld.hr4you.org/job/view/2783/research-positions-postdocs-… Contact: cuhlemann[AT]physik.uni-bielefeld.de I am looking to recruit two postdocs (one 3yrs, one 3yrs+1) for a start in autumn 2024 at Bielefeld University (Germany), where I will be moving in March 2024. The goal of my ERC-funded project "Probing cosmic large-scale structure beyond the average" is to develop new methods for dynamical and statistical description of the large-scale structure of the Universe in order to extract the maximum cosmological information from galaxy surveys such as Euclid. The two posts each relate to one of the core aspects of the project: 1. The extraction of statistical information beyond average densities that dominate the standard two-point correlations. The focus is on developing 1-point statistics for spectroscopic and photometric galaxy clustering as well as weak lensing, in particular counts-in-cells and weak lensing convergence PDFs and density-split statistics in the context of Euclid. New methods will be developed to translate existing theoretical predictions including systematic effects to real observational data and to analyze data from galaxy surveys (Dark Energy Survey and Euclid), in particular by combining two-point and one-point statistics. 2. The description of the phase-space dynamics of dark matter beyond an effective fluid. The focus is on the further development of a wave-based forward model based on Schroeinger equations. This includes the numerical solution of the Schroeinger-Poisson equation, a perturbative treatment of similar Schroeinger equations with external potentials and their combination. The description of dark matter will be translated to survey observables to enable a map-based data analysis. The project is carried out in the Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics group (Prof. Dr. Uhlemann) at the Faculty of Physics. My team already includes a postdoc and two PhD students (currently at Newcastle University), has a close collaboration with LMU Munich and CEA Saclay, as well as involvement in the Euclid working teams "Additional Galaxy Clustering Probes" (#swg-gc-wp-additional-probes) and "Higher-Order Weak Lensing Statistics". Application Details 1-page cover letter mentioning the project preference CV with publication list max. 3-page research statement detailing previous experience and interests contact details for two referees sent via email (a single PDF document is required) to reder[AT]physik.uni-bielefeld.de with reference to the identification code: Wiss23548 Deadline: 08 December 2023 (expected to be extended to 07 January 2024) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.19. Postdoctoral Fellow: Astronomer and Astrophysicist, Canberra, Australia ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/10/20/postdoctoral-fellow-astronom… Deadline: 2023-11-17 Location: Canberra, Australia Additional Information: https://jobs.anu.edu.au/jobs/postdoctoral-fellow-canberra-act-act-australia… Contact: Christopher.Lidman[AT]anu.edu.au The Australian National University Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics is advertising two key roles in a friendly, motivated team working on the two key aspects of gravitational wave research; an Astrophysicist to work in gravitational wave theory and data analysis and an Astronomer to work on optical follow-up of gravitational wave events and other transients. The Astrophysicist will conduct research in gravitational-wave astrophysics, incorporating the latest theoretical development and data analysis techniques. The Astronomer will manage observing programs that use telescopes based in Australia and overseas. The candidates will be able to spend up to 50% of their time on self-directed research. The Astronomer will be based at the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, and the Astrophysicist will be based at the Research School of Physics. These positions are within the ANU Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics (CGA), a joint facility of the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics and the Research School of Physics. CGA undertakes a world-leading role for Australia in the science and technology of gravitational wave discoveries and is the ANU node of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.20. Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, Munich, Germany; Cambridge, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27338 Deadline: 2023-11-20 Location: Munich, Germany; Cambridge, UK Additional Information: https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/43558/ Contact: gr-secretary[AT]damtp.cam.ac.uk The Physical Cosmology group at the University Observatory of the Faculty of Physics at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet Muenchen (LMU) and the DAMTP Centre for Theoretical Cosmology, together with the Kavli Institute for Cosmology, at the University of Cambridge announce the opportunity for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in the area of cosmology within the framework of the LMU-Cambridge strategic partnership. Scientists with a PhD degree in Physics, Astrophysics, Mathematics or related fields are invited to apply. Successful applicants will be expected to conduct original research in the field of cosmology in an active interdisciplinary environment and to help foster collaboration activities between the two institutions. The position is for the first two years located at Ludwig-Maximilians-University and for the following two years at the University of Cambridge. We aim to fill the position as early as possible, but at the latest by October 2024. The position is linked to the research group under the lead of Professor Jochen Weller at the LMU Observatory and then in Cambridge at the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology and the Kavli Institute for Cosmology, Cambridge. We are looking for a person with a background in either theoretical, phenomenological, or observational cosmology including the areas of early-Universe cosmology, large-scale structure, or the cosmic microwave background. In addition, there will be the possibility, subject to successful negotiation, to work within the Dark Energy Survey (DES), Euclid, DESI, LSST DESC, the Simons Observatory, eRosita and SKA. The salary is for the first two years paid according to the German public service pay agreement TV-L E13. The advancement of women in science is an integral part of the University's policy. Therefore, women are especially encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities will be given preference to other applicants with equal qualifications. Subsequently, at the University of Cambridge the position will be appointed at Grade 7 with a salary currently in the range GBP 36,024 - 44,263. The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. We particularly welcome applications from women and/or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in DAMTP. Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance (University of Cambridge). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.21. Two postdoctoral positions on Gravitational Wave Astronomy and Numerical Relativity, Rochester, NY, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27346 Deadline: 2023-12-31 Location: Rochester, NY, USA Additional Information: http://ccrg.rit.edu/ Contact: mxcsma[AT]rit.edu The RIT's Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation (CCRG) is currently seeking to fill two postdoctoral research positions, including a senior postdoctoral fellowship in gravitational wave astronomy, as part of several NASA and NSF collaborative projects, including a new large NASA Theoretical and Computational Astrophysics Network grant. We are looking for highly qualified individuals interested in pursuing research in the fields of numerical relativity, theoretical and computational astrophysics, with an emphasis on general relativistic magnetohydrodynamics simulations of compact object mergers, such as accreting binary, massive, black holes and binary neutron stars. Accreting supermassive binary black holes are promising multi-messenger sources because they strongly emit both gravitational wave and electromagnetic radiation. It is the goal of our group to combine astrophysical knowledge about the environments of these sources with detailed physical simulations of gas flows in the immediate neighborhoods of these binaries as they proceed from large orbital separations through the merger proper and postmerger, and to predict the signals observers would see to identify them. Similarly, we are interested on pushing the frontiers in developing new high-performance algorithms that will allow us to perform long-term simulations 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. The group is actively developing new numerical codes and tools (e.g. AsterX, SpacetimeX SphericalNR, Harm3D, PWMHD) as part of The Einstein Toolkit Consortium. The CCRG hosts a number of research scientists and students involved in gravitational wave data analysis from the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and the LISA consortium, and collaborate closely with the larger astrophysics group of observational astronomers gathering data from the Vera Rubin Observatory, Nanograv and JWST. Our researchers have access to some of the largest supercomputers in the world available at national computing centers such as the TACC's Frontera Supercomputer and OLCF' Frontiers exascale GPU-system. Additionally, the CCRG and RIT research computing provide our group exclusive access to several computer clusters with thousands of CPU cores and petabytes of storage. 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: mxcsma[AT]rit.edu with a copy to ccrg-postdoc[AT]ccrg.rit.edu. More information about the CCRG is available at http://ccrg.rit.edu/. And about Rochester at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rochester,_New_York We are looking forward to hearing from you! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.22. PhD position in gravitational physics, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27348 Deadline: 2023-11-20 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Additional Information: https://forms.gle/CYzaNahriFZWih3t8 Contact: srastgoo[AT]ualberta.ca Applications are invited for a PhD position in gravitational physics, including but not limited to black holes, quantum gravity, cosmology, and gravitational waves in the Department of Physics at the University of Alberta, to start in Fall 2024. The successful candidate will work under the joint supervision of Professors Don Page and Saeed Rastgoo. This is a position for a graduate student working towards a PhD degree. Applicants with a bachelor's or a master's degree are welcome to apply. Interested applicants should upload their CV, unofficial transcripts, and cover letter, using the following link: https://forms.gle/CYzaNahriFZWih3t8 Please also arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent directly by the referees to srastgoo[AT]ualberta.ca . The deadline for receiving application material is November 20, 2023. After the above deadline, shortlisted applicants may be invited for an online interview. The selected applicant then must apply for official admission to the University of Alberta through the University-wide channel mentioned in the link below to receive a formal acceptance offer: https://www.ualberta.ca/physics/graduate-studies/information-for-prospectiv… The official University of Alberta University-wide application deadline is December 6, 2023. The University of Alberta has a strong gravitational physics group consisting of professors Don Page, Valeri Frolov, Saeed Rastgoo, Dmitri Pogosian, and several graduate students. We are also a member of LISA consortium and LISA Canada, COSMIC EXPLORER collaboration, and International Society for Quantum Gravity. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in both theory and phenomenology of gravitational theory, and acquire expertise in analytical as well as numerical methods, and become involved in Canadian and international collaborations. The University of Alberta welcomes applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Metis, and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.23. Postdoctoral positions in Cosmology and Gravity, Prague, Czech Republic ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/10/25/postdoctoral-positions-in-co… Deadline: 2023-11-26 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Additional Information: https://www.ceico.cz/jobs/cosmograv-2023 Contact: ignacy.sawicki[AT]fzu.cz The Central European Institute of Cosmology and Fundamental Physics (CEICO) at the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences in Prague welcomes applications for several Postdoctoral Researcher positions in Cosmology, Gravity and related fields. The positions are expected to start in September 2024 with a standard contract duration of two years with a possibility of a one-year extension. An earlier starting date is negotiable. The monthly gross salary is in the range 60 000 - 65 000 CZK from which tax, social and health insurance are deducted. We offer an annual 100 000 CZK (4000 EUR) travel budget. Applicants are expected to have completed a PhD degree in Physics, or a related field, before taking up the post. We are interested in applicants who work in any of the following areas of research: - Early Universe cosmology (e.g. origin of the Big-Bang, inflation, baryogenesis, generation of gravitational wave background) - Late Universe cosmology (e.g. dark matter including ultra-light dark matter, dark energy and modified gravity) . Numerical simulations of structure formation, including acceleration methods such as effective field theory of large-scale structure or emulators . Ultra-light-field searches from laboratory tests (incl. quantum sensors), cosmological, astrophysical and gravitational-wave data - Strong-field gravity (e.g. black hole physics or using gravitational wave astronomy and compact objects for tests of general relativity and new physics) - Tests of the cosmological model and new physics using cosmological or gravitational-wave data, including statistical techniques, modelling of data and parameter estimation As CEICO members, the successful applicants will have access to the team's 2000 CPU-core and multi-GPU computer cluster and be part of a vibrant team with an active visitor programme. The application: Applicants are requested to apply by filling the online form at https://www.ceico.cz/jobs/cosmograv-2023 and uploading a single pdf file (font size no less than 11) with - A Curriculum Vitae. - A one-page statement of past research achievements. - A one-page research proposal, describing also how their research interests would fit within CEICO. - List of publications. The contact details of at least three academic referees must be supplied online. As the application system will contact the referees automatically, it is the applicant's responsibility to inform them of their application and the deadline. Ensure your application is fully submitted (including reference letters) by end of 26 November 2023 to receive full consideration. Enquiries may be addressed to Ignacy Sawicki, ignacy.sawicki[AT]fzu.cz. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. CEICO is a research centre within the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences established with funds from the Czech Academy of Sciences, the Czech Science Foundation, the Czech Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports and the European Commission. The team's areas of research are: cosmology, gravity, string theory, and instrumentation for cosmological observations. The Cosmology and Gravity team is headed by Costas Skordis and comprises staff members Ignacy Sawicki, Alex Vikman and Federico Urban as well as several postdocs and graduate students. CEICO values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. Further information about CEICO, its current members and its research programmes can be found at https://www.ceico.cz. Contact: Ignacy Sawicki (ignacy.sawicki[AT]fzu.cz) More Information: https://www.ceico.cz/jobs +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.24. Long-term research expert in GW simulation and analysis for LISA, Leuven, Belgium ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27374 Deadline: 2023-12-04 Location: Leuven, Belgium Additional Information: https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/60260649 Contact: jonathan.menu[AT]kuleuven.be We are inviting applications for the position of a long-term research expert in gravitational wave simulation and data analysis for LISA. Recent discoveries of gravitational waves from merging black holes and neutron stars by the LIGO and Virgo observatories have marked the beginning of an exciting new era in our observations of the universe. Researchers are working to expand and scientifically exploit this novel window onto the universe. This requires an entirely new generation of gravitational wave (GW) observatories. In space, the European Space Agency's Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) mission is scheduled for launch in the 2030s to open the long-wavelength GW band. Building on the LISA Pathfinder mission, LISA is based on laser interferometry between free flying test masses inside three drag-free spacecraft. At KU Leuven we coordinate the Belgian contributions to the LISA mission development, from instrumentation to the data-analysis architecture. A core team for preparing the scientific observations of the LISA mission is currently being installed at KU Leuven. As our new research expert, you will be closely involved with the preparation of the LISA simulator, which will be the principal solution for testing LISA data reduction pipelines and for the end-to-end validation of the LISA mission. Your role will be an essential part of the new Gravitational Wave Initiative of the Department of Physics and Astronomy and of the Science, Engineering and Technology Group at KU Leuven, which brings together staff members and researchers from different research divisions around gravitational wave physics and engineering. The overarching goal of this Initiative is to strengthen KU Leuven contributions to two international flagship missions in the field of gravitational waves: the Einstein Telescope underground and LISA in space. Research divisions at the Department of Physics and Astronomy heavily involved in this Initiative include the Institute of Astronomy, the Institute for Theoretical Physics, and the Laboratory for Semiconductor Physics, each of which are young and vibrant research groups comprising several dozens of scientists, engineers, and administrative staff. Responsibilities: - You will bring and develop expertise in the field of gravitational wave source simulation, population synthesis, and instrument simulation for LISA. - You will develop a strategy and solution architecture that will integrate the individual LISA simulator pieces. You will collect and analyse requirements from all relevant stakeholders. You will coordinate and help execute technical activities for the LISA simulator, in collaboration with the KU Leuven, national, and international LISA teams. - You will build up an international network of domain experts, who can contribute technical and practical simulator experience for instrumentation and (populations of) GW science targets. - You will be encouraged to set up your own research activities in GW data analysis, that will scientifically exploit the datasets of the upcoming GW observatories. Ideally, this work will complement your LISA simulator work. - You will actively search for funding opportunities and international collaborations to boost the research output of the GW team at KU Leuven. - You will aim for excellence in your research and technology developments, publish in outstanding journals, and present your work at the main conferences in your field. Profile - PhD degree in physics, astronomy, engineering, or a related field - Experience in (astro)physical-instrumentation design and/or simulation - Excellent software development skills (Python and/or C++), experience in collaborative coding projects (e.g., for data reduction pipelines, numerical simulation) - Experience in gravitational wave research, from the scientific and/or from the instrumentation side - Self-organized, ability to work independently as well as part of a team - Commitment to personal development and updating of knowledge and skills, both for themselves and for those they may supervise - Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact fluently with colleagues across international, multicultural consortia Offer: We offer a full-time position with a contract of indefinite duration, as a Research Expert within the Research Management (Onderzoekskader) staff category, with all the related benefits. The salary scale will be determined by your seniority and relevant experience, in negotiation with the HR department at KU Leuven. We offer a stimulating, diverse and dynamic work environment, where research is driven by a young and strong community of PhD students, postdocs, and professors. More broadly, at KU Leuven you will enjoy the cultural richness and diversity of a large and prestigious institution located in a beautiful historical city in the centre of Belgium and Europe Interested? For more information please contact Prof. dr. Thomas Hertog, tel.: +32 16 32 72 46, mail: thomas.hertog[AT]kuleuven.be or Dr. Jonathan Menu, tel.: +32 16 32 07 94, mail: jonathan.menu[AT]kuleuven.be. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.25. Long-term scientific software developer for LISA simulated data generation, Leuven, Belgium ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27375 Deadline: 2023-11-20 Location: Leuven, Belgium Additional Information: https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/60262625?hl=en&lang=en Contact: jonathan.menu[AT]kuleuven.be We are inviting applications for the position of a long-term scientific software developer for LISA simulated data generation at KU Leuven. Recent discoveries of gravitational waves from merging black holes and neutron stars by the LIGO and Virgo observatories have marked the beginning of an exciting new era in our observations of the universe. Researchers are working to expand and scientifically exploit this novel window onto the universe. This requires an entirely new generation of gravitational wave (GW) observatories. In space, the European Space Agency's Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) mission is scheduled for launch in the 2030s to open the long-wavelength GW band. Building on the LISA Pathfinder mission, LISA is based on laser interferometry between free flying test masses inside three drag-free spacecraft. At KU Leuven we coordinate the Belgian contributions to the LISA mission development, from instrumentation to the data-analysis architecture. A core team for preparing the scientific observations of the LISA mission is currently being installed at KU Leuven. As our new software developer, you will be closely involved with the technical preparation of the LISA simulator, which will be the principal solution for testing LISA data reduction pipelines and for the end-to-end validation of the LISA mission. Your role will be an essential part of the new Gravitational Wave Initiative of the Department of Physics and Astronomy and of the Science, Engineering and Technology Group at KU Leuven, which brings together staff members and researchers from different research divisions around gravitational wave physics and engineering. The overarching goal of this Initiative is to strengthen KU Leuven contributions to two international flagship missions in the field of gravitational waves: the Einstein Telescope underground and LISA in space. Research divisions at the Department of Physics and Astronomy heavily involved in this Initiative include the Institute of Astronomy, the Institute for Theoretical Physics, and the Laboratory for Semiconductor Physics, each of which are young and vibrant research groups comprising several dozens of scientists, engineers, and support staff. Responsibilities: - You will drive the successful implementation of the LISA simulator, which targets the generation of realistic synthetic observations for LISA. - You will help organise the international development activities through which the software will be built. You will integrate all necessary components of the synthetic data generation: astrophysical/cosmological source simulation, population synthesis, instrument response and processing, and telemetry. You will address and improve the simulator performance where needed. - You will develop and manage an automated pipeline that supports continuous integration of the code. You will closely monitor and secure the quality of this software, in close collaboration with the domain experts and instrument specialists. - You will develop a software solution for external users to interface with the simulator in a user-friendly way. You provide and maintain all necessary documentation. - You will closely interact with users to evaluate the overall performance and effectiveness, and to evaluate and accommodate new feature requests. - You will aim at excellence in your work, and will be given opportunities, as our software expert, to contribute to other state-of-the-art software activities within the larger group. Profile: - Master's degree in computer science, engineering, physics, astronomy, or a related field. Having experience with a PhD is an asset. - Exhaustive experience in (astro)physical-instrumentation or mechatronics-system design and/or simulation - Excellent software development skills (Python and/or C++), experience in collaborative coding projects (e.g. for data reduction pipelines, numerical simulation) - Strong interest in gravitational-wave research, both scientifically and from the instrumentation side - Commitment to personal development and updating of knowledge and skills - Experience with the quality standards required for space projects is an asset - Excellent communicator, able to thrive in a multicultural and multidisciplinary team Offer: We offer a full-time position with a contract of indefinite duration, in the staff category of Administrative and Technical Support Staff with all the related benefits. If you are able to cover all aspects of this position from the start, you will be appointed in grade 8. Promising candidates who are not able to take on all tasks immediately or who still need a personal development and training programme will start in grade 7. Exceptional candidates with extensive knowledge and experience to take on additional responsibilities right from the start may be appointed in grade 9. We offer a stimulating, diverse and dynamic work environment, where research is driven by a young and strong community of PhD students, postdocs, and professors. More broadly, at KU Leuven you will enjoy the cultural richness and diversity of a large and prestigious institution located in a beautiful historical city in the centre of Belgium and Europe. Interested? For more information please contact Prof. Dr. Thomas Hertog via thomas.hertog[AT]kuleuven.be, or Dr. Jonathan Menu via jonathan.menu[AT]kuleuven.be +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.26. PhD positions in "Gravity and Matter at the Extreme", Potsdam, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27381 Deadline: 2024-01-07 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://www.aei.mpg.de/1084230/phd-positions-in-gravity-matter-at-the-extre… Contact: andre.schirotzek[AT]aei.mpg.de The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute, AEI) in Potsdam, Germany, announces the opening of several PhD positions in "Gravity &nd Matter at the Extreme". We are particularly interested in hiring creative, proactive and motivated candidates who flourish at working in a vibrant, interdisciplinary and synergistic group. Successful candidates will join the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Gravitational-Wave Astronomy at the AEI, comprised of the "Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity" (ACR) and "Computational Relativistic Astrophysics" (CRA) divisions at the AEI in Potsdam, the University of Potsdam (UP) and the Humboldt University (HU) in Berlin. Our graduate students are exposed to a variety of research topics and have access to a world-wide research network, including international partner universities (University of Maryland and the Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics at Kyoto University). Our graduate students also have the opportunity to join the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and the LISA Consortium through the ACR-division' membership, and the Einstein Telescope Collaboration through the AEI-UP membership. For a detailed overview of the IMPRS, its research groups, and the application procedure, please visit the IMPRS's website. The two research divisions (ACR and CRA) at the AEI in Potsdam operate three high-performance compute clusters to model gravitational-wave sources (binary black holes, neutron star binaries, and stellar collapse of massive stars), electromagnetic counterparts of gravitational waves, high-energy astrophysical phenomena, and to carry out waveform developments, and data analysis of gravitational waves observed by LIGO and Virgo detectors. Research Topics and research environment: Ph.D. theses can cover a broad spectrum of topics in gravitational-wave astronomy, high-energy astrophysics and fundamental physics, such as: - analytical modeling of gravitational dynamics and radiation (within post-Newtonian theory, post-Minkowskian theory, gravitational self-force, black-hole perturbation theory, and effective-one-body theory), - numerical-relativity, most notably simulations of compact objects in general relativity and alternatives, - interpretation and analysis of data from gravitational-wave detectors on the ground (LIGO and Virgo) and in space (LISA), - acceleration techniques for gravitational-wave inference, including machine learning, - cosmography with gravitational waves (including dark energy, dark matter, gravitational lensing), - tests of gravity in the strong-field and highly dynamical regime - modelling neutron star mergers as high-energy phenomena, - modelling electromagnetic counterparts of gravitational waves, - exploring neutron-star equation of state, - exploring nucleosynthesis, - stellar collapse to a black hole and a neutron star, and - modelling gamma-ray bursts. Successful applicants will conduct their research projects at the AEI in Potsdam, and they will have to enroll and receive their Ph.D. degree from either the University of Potsdam or the Humboldt University in Berlin. The expected duration of the PhD program is three to four years. Applicants are required to have a Master degree by the start of the PhD program. We offer: - A vibrant research environment with access to a world-class research facilities and cutting-edge research projects, - a structured English-language graduate program - fully funded positions, no tuition fees, and additional funding for conferences and professional development, more info on financial aspects can be found on the IMPRS's website, - individual supervision and mentoring by research scientists who are leaders in their respective fields, - an excellent working environment with various on-campus support (computing facilities, PhD representatives, language courses, residence permit and visa support, children's day care, etc.), located just 30 minutes from the city center of Berlin. Application Process: Please visit our website and fill in the application form. You will be asked to upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, university transcripts, a statement of research interests (no more than three pages), a list of publications (if applicable), and your Master thesis (if applicable). The statement of research interests should describe the student's past research experience, future research interests and how they relate to the IMPRS's scientific mission. Applicants also need to indicate the names of three referees for recommendation letters. Referees will be notified by email on how to upload the letters. More information on the preparation of the documents can be found on the IMPRS's website and the FAQ section. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline for full consideration is January 7th, 2024. Equal Opportunities: 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, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. The AEI and the Max Planck Society welcome persons with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. The institute promotes a healthy work-life balance by offering all employees a family support service, cooperation with a nearby international kindergarten, a parent-child office and a nursing room. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.27. Postdoctoral and scientific software developer positions in gravitational wave physics, Palma, Spain ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/10/30/postdoctoral-and-scientific-… Deadline: 2023-12-01 Location: Palma de Mallorca, Spain Additional Information: http://grg.uib.es Contact: sascha.husa[AT]gmail.com Research in the gravitational wave physics group at the Balearic Islands University (UIB) spans a wide range of topics including gravitational wave data analysis, waveform modelling and numerical relativity. The group consists of PI Alicia Sintes, faculty members David Keitel, Xisco Jimenez Forteza and Jaume Carot, and Sascha Husa (scientific staff at ICE Barcelona and co-PI of research grants at UIB), tenure track researcher Marta Colleoni, as well as several postdocs, PhD students, master and undergraduate students.  Further faculty members in relativity and gravitation include Carlos Palenzuela, Carles Bona, and Fernando Abalos. The group is involved in the LIGO Scientific collaboration, LISA consortium and Einstein Telescope project; for further details see http://grg.uib.es. Postdoctoral and scientific software developer positions: For this call we are seeking applications from exceptionally motivated candidates: - for several postdoctoral positions in the areas of gravitational wave physics, including data analysis, modelling of gravitational-wave sources, numerical relativity, and related topics in astrophysics, cosmology and fundamental physics. - for a scientific software developer position, supporting our research in gravitational wave data analysis and numerical relativity, and in particular our involvement in the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and LISA Consortium. The starting date can be negotiated, and is possible as early as March 2024. Initial appointment will be for 1 year, with renewal for a second and possibly third year expected, depending on satisfactory progress. Applicants for both types of positions should send a single PDF including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications, and a brief description of research experience and interest for the postdoctoral positions, and of research and software development experience and interests for the software developer position, as well as arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to gravity.uib.contact[AT]gmail.com. The deadline for full consideration is December 1st, 2023. Please address enquiries to grant PIs Alicia Sintes and Sascha Husa at gravity.uib.contact[AT]gmail.com +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.28. Joint PhD Position in Neutron Star/Gravitational Wave Physics, Coimbra/Potsdam, Portugal/Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/10/31/joint-phd-position-in-neutro… Deadline: 2023-11-30 Location: Coimbra (Portugal)/Potsdam (Germany) Additional Information: https://www.violettasagun.com Contact: violetta.sagun[AT]uc.pt We are seeking for outstanding, highly motivated candidate for the PhD position in neutron star physics and neutron star merger simulations. The focus of the PhD project is the study of the impact of dark matter on the properties of neutron stars, and their merger dynamics in binary systems. The main emphasis will be given to numerical-relativity simulations of the coalescence of binary systems consisting of dark matter admixed neutron stars and on searches for the signatures of dark matter in the interior of compact stars. It's a joint fellowship between the University of Coimbra (Portugal) and the University of Potsdam (Germany) supervised by Dr. Violetta Sagun (Coimbra) and Prof. Tim Dietrich (Potsdam). An application should include a curriculum vitae, a motivation letter, certificates of all the obtained academic degrees, other documents that the candidate may consider relevant (diplomas, certificates, etc.), and two reference letters. Candidates should hold either a pre-Bologna degree or a pre-/post-Bologna Master's degree at the time of application. Foreign degrees/diplomas are required to be recognized by the General Directorate of Higher Education or by a Portuguese higher education institution: https://www.dges.gov.pt/en/pagina/degree-and-diploma-recognition?plid=1536 Deadline for the application: 30th of November 2023, 17:00 (Lisbon time). Applicants are encouraged to contact Violetta Sagun (violetta.sagun[AT]uc.pt) well in advance, to discuss the project and application procedure. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.29. Postdoctoral position in Computational Relativistic Astrophysics, Palma, Spain ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/11/01/postdoctoral-position-in-com… Deadline: 2023-12-15 Location: Palma de Mallorca, Spain Additional Information: http://grg.uib.es/ Contact: carlos.palenzuela[AT]uib.es The Relativity and Gravitation group at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) offers a 2-year postdoc position in the field of computational relativistic astrophysics. The postdoc will work under the supervision of Dr. Carlos Palenzuela and Dr. Joan Masso' on the research project of "Jets, Kilonovas and Gravitational Waves: linking numerical simulations of binary neutron stars and binary black hole-neutron star mergers to multimessenger observations", which is funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science. The group also includes faculty members Prof. Carles Bona and Dr. Fernando Abalos, as well as two PhD students. The starting date can be negotiated, but it should be somewhere between April and September 2024. The annual gross salary is ~ 30000 EUR. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae including list of publications, a brief description of research experience and interests, as well as arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to carlos.palenzuela[AT]uib.es. Please use the string "Application for PhD position - SURNAME NAME" in the email subject and submit a single PDF file. The deadline for full consideration is December 15th, 2023 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Minicourse on black hole thermodynamics, (online) ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27234 Additional Information: https://bht50.github.io/minicourses/BHT.html In anticipation of an online conference celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the publication of "The Four Laws of black hole mechanics" in December (to be announced), this mini-course is the second in a series of three, aiming to prepare students and young researchers for the main event. We present the zeroth, first and second laws of black hole mechanics and the necessary mathematical tools for their understanding. Along the way, the student will be introduced to several concepts in general relativity and Lorentzian geometry, such as ADM mass and angular momentum, congruences of causal curves, Jacobi fields, Killing fields and bifurcate horizons, conjugate points, achronal boundaries, and energy conditions. We then briefly show how these laws turned into laws of black hole thermodynamics and their current status. The final lecture is dedicated to the physical aspects of black hole evaporation and contemporary lines of investigation. Pre-Requisite: A standard introductory course in general relativity. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. JoMaReC resumes (online) ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/10/10/jomarec-resumes/ Additional Information: https://jomarec.org The monthly online Mathematical Relativity colloquium series JoMaReC will resume on November 2 with a lecture by Gerhard Huisken (University of Tuebingen, Germany). It takes place every first Thursday of each month at 3:30 pm CET, except January and August/September. The colloquium was initiated with the aim to provide a broad, inclusive and lively platform for the dissemination of research related to General Relativity of the highest quality. Please join us and spread the word! The colloquium is meant to be accessible to and informative for mathematicians and mathematical physicists with a background in General Relativity, widely interpreted to include Lorentzian Geometry and Geometric Analysis of various Partial Differential Equations related to General Relativity. It is aimed to present motivation and applications of particular results and/or introduce specific subfields, while refraining from too many technicalities. On the website, you can sign up to get an email announcement for all JoMaReC talks and the zoom link (see Newsletter). Organizers: A. Burtscher (Nijmegen), C. Cederbaum (Tuebingen), G. Fournodavlos (Crete), E. Gaspreis (Lisbon), J. Metzger (Potsdam), A. Sakovich (Uppsala) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. Relativistic Quantum Information Protocols in Quantum Field Theory (online) ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27292 Additional Information: https://bht50.github.io/minicourses/RQI.html In anticipation of the conference "Gold Wedding of Black Holes and Thermodynamics" in December, this is the final mini-course aiming to prepare students and young researchers for the main event. We will study operational aspects of the relationship between quantum field theory and quantum information in curved spacetimes. Our main goals will be to estimate the channel capacity of quantum channels established by quantum fields and to quantify the entanglement of a QFT between different regions of spacetime. The main tools that will aid us on these tasks are particle detector models: physically accessible quantum systems that can be used to obtain local information about quantum fields. Pre-requisites: Previous knowledge about quantum information is appreciated, but not required. Most of the topics covered in the Quantum Field Theory in Curved Spacetime course will be used in this minicourse. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. 15th International LISA Symposium, Dublin, Ireland ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/10/31/15th-international-lisa-symp… Additional Information: https://www.lisasymposium2024.ie/ The Relativity Group at University College Dublin is pleased to announce that we will be hosting the 15th International LISA Symposium from 8th - 12th July 2024. The program of the conference will be dedicated to gravitational wave astrophysics, with particular emphasis on sources that can be observed in the millihertz band by the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA), the current status and unique challenges in gravitational theory and analysis for LISA sources, and the latest updates on the development of the LISA mission. More information will be coming in the following weeks but for now please reserve 8th - 12th July 2024 in your calendar. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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