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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. CERS 15, Nijmegen, The Netherlands 1.2. Workshop on Effective fields theory, gravity and fluid dynamics, Urbana, IL, USA 1.3. Hot topics in Modern Cosmology Spontaneous Workshop XVII 1.4. Cosmic Flows 2025: Probing the Universe with Peculiar Velocities, Brisbane, Australia 1.5. 12th Tux Winter Workshop on Quantum Gravity, Tux, Austria 2. Jobs 2.1. 2025 Postdoctoral Fellowship, Waterloo, Canada 2.2. Postdoc position in gravitational physics, Paris, France 2.3. Research Associate, York, UK 2.4. Postdoctoral Research Position in Numerical Relativity and Strong Field Gravity, Champaign, IL, USA 2.5. Gravity Fellow at the Center for Gravitational Physics, Austin, TX, USA 2.6. Weinberg Institute Fellowship in Gravitation, Austin, TX, USA 2.7. Postdoc position in gravitational-wave source modelling, Southampton, UK 2.8. Postdoctoral position in gravity, Fredericton, Canada 2.9. Postdoctoral position in Theoretical and Gravitational Physics, Dublin, Ireland 2.10. Postdoctoral position on Theoretical Modelling of Compact Stars and Gravitational Waves, Pune, India 2.11. Post-doctoral positions in Gravitational Physics, Lisbon, Portugal 2.12. Postdoctoral Fellow in effective field theory and gravitational physics, Gandhinagar, India 2.13. Postdoctoral Fellowship in Physics and Astronomy, Baltimore, MD, USA 2.14. Asst/Assoc Professor of Applied Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence, Rochester, NY, USA 2.15. PhD Position in Quantum Gravity, Fredericton, Canada 2.16. Bart J Bok Fellowship in Astrophysics, Tucson, AZ, USA 2.17. School Head of Physics and Astronomy, Rochester, NY, USA 2.18. Full-Time Faculty Positions in Physics, Istanbul, Turkiye 2.19. PostDoc position in Optics/GW Instrumentation, Louvain, Belgium 2.20. Expression of interest for two postdocs position on GW cosmology/astrophysics, Rome, Italy 2.21. PhD in Mathematical Physics, York, UK 2.22. PhD Studentships in Gravitational Wave Astrophysics, Birmingham, UK 2.23. PhD positions in Gravitational Wave Physics, Birmingham, UK 3. News 3.1. New COST Action on Relativistic Quantum Information 3.2. Minkowski Institute - Call for Participation ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. CERS 15, Nijmegen, The Netherlands --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28672 Starting: 2025-01-22 to 2025-01-24 Location: Nijmegen, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://cers.univie.ac.at/cers15/ Contact: burtscher[AT]math.ru.nl The Nijmegen meeting will be the 15th 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 December 31, 2024, will receive full attention. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. Workshop on Effective fields theory, gravity and fluid dynamics, Urbana, IL, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28689 Starting: 2024-12-16 to 2024-12-18 Location: Urbana, USA Additional Information: https://publish.illinois.edu/efts-gravity-fluid-dynamics/ Contact: EFTs2024-event[AT]physics.illinois.edu Dear colleagues, The workshop on "Effective fields theory, gravity and fluid dynamics" will take place from 16 - 18 December 2024 at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The registration is now open until 31 October 2024. Summary: Black holes are inherently connected with fluid dynamics. For example, when black holes approach equilibrium, relaxation processes are governed by complex eigenfrequencies called quasinormal modes. In addition to determining the ringdown pattern of coalescing astrophysical black holes, quasinormal modes of black holes in asymptotic anti-de Sitter spacetimes dictate the onset of fluid dynamics in strongly coupled gauge theories described by the holographic correspondence. Effective field theory (EFT) is a crucial tool for systematically investigating fluid dynamics and gravitational phenomena. Recasting relativistic fluid dynamics as an EFT has led to recent breakthroughs, solving the causality and stability problems that plagued previous formulations of relativistic viscous fluid dynamics for decades. The workshop is intended to be highly interdisciplinary to seed new ideas and collaborations beyond what would be possible at more topically focused workshops. Invited speakers include: Cliff Burgess* - Pau Figueras - Cynthia Keeler - Pavel Kovtun - Luis Lehner* - Ira Rothstein * To be confirmed We look forward to welcoming you in Urbana-ChampaignHelviOn behalf of the organizers (Patrick Draper, Jorge Noronha, Hector O. Silva, Helvi Witek) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Hot topics in Modern Cosmology Spontaneous Workshop XVII --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/10/25/hot-topics-in-modern-cosmolo… Starting: 2025-03-23 to 2025-03-29 Location: Cargese, France Additional Information: https://www.cpt.univ-mrs.fr/~cosmo/SW_2025/index.php Contact: triay[AT]cpt.univ-mrs.fr Spontaneous Workshop (SW) brings together specialists in particle physics, astrophysics and theoretical physics at the Institute of Scientific Studies of Cargese (IESC) to exchange recent knowledge on Cosmology in a constructive atmosphere. The goal is to stimulate debate for generating innovative ideas on emerging issues. With this in mind, the number of participants is limited to 30-40 and the workshop program is based on an optimal number of concise presentations, with a sufficient discussion space to facilitate interactions between participants. Postdoctoral and PhD students are encouraged to participate. SW brings together specialists in Particle Physics, Astrophysics and Theoretical Physics to exchange recent knowledge on emerging issues on Cosmology. The program consists on a selection of talks submitted by the participants. It is based on an optimal number of concise presentations, with a sufficient discussion space to facilitate interactions between participants. SW17 topics includes: Baryogenesis and Leptogenesis - Primordial Universe - Inflation Black Holes - Numerical Relativity - QFT in Curved Spacetime CMB - Large Scale Structures - Gravitational Waves Inhomogeneous Cosmology - Magnetic Fields in the Universe Cosmic Antimatter - Cosmic Rays - Neutrino Cosmology Dark Energy - Dark Matter - Modified Gravity +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. Cosmic Flows 2025: Probing the Universe with Peculiar Velocities, Brisbane, Australia --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28782 Starting: 2025-02-03 to 2025-02-07 Location: Brisbane, Australia Additional Information: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1443752/ Contact: k.saidahmedsoliman[AT]uq.edu.au Cosmic Flows 2025 continues a two-decade tradition of international gatherings dedicated to the study of cosmic flows. Following successful events in Queensland (2012), Marseille (2013), Quy Nhon (2016), and Cape Town (2020), this conference arrives at a pivotal moment in the field of peculiar velocity research. In the five years since our last meeting, we've witnessed a paradigm shift in peculiar velocity studies. What began as the analysis of a few thousand velocities has evolved into preparation for surveys of unprecedented scale. With SDSS and CF4 data published, WALLABY's initial findings released, DESI poised to unveil groundbreaking data, and the 4HS main survey underway, Cosmic Flows 2025 provides a timely platform to discuss these exciting developments. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. 12th Tux Winter Workshop on Quantum Gravity, Tux, Austria --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/10/30/12th-tux-winter-workshop-on-… Starting: 2025-02-10 to 2025-02-14 Location: Tux, Austria Additional Information: https://indico.ecap.work/event/99/ Contact: tuxworkshop[AT]fuw.edu.pl The 12th Tux Winter Workshop on Quantum Gravity will take place in-person on February 10-14, 2025 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 - 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 15, 2024. For an up-to-date information on the workshop we recommend to visit the website. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. 2025 Postdoctoral Fellowship, Waterloo, Canada ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/10/02/2025-postdoctoral-fellowship/ Deadline: 2024-11-08 Location: Waterloo, Canada Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28114 Contact: apply[AT]perimeterinstitute.ca Each year Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics invites applications for postdoctoral positions, including named fellowships, from new and recent PhDs working in fundamental theoretical physics. Our areas of research include: Cosmology Mathematical physics Particle physics Quantum fields and strings Quantum foundations Quantum information Quantum gravity Quantum matter Strong gravity Importantly, research at Perimeter focuses on the intersections of those research areas. Most postdoctoral positions are offered for a period of three years. You may be eligible to hold a named four year postdoctoral fellowship. Senior five-year fellowships are also available. Fellowships may, in addition, be offered jointly between Perimeter and partner institutes and universities. Perimeter Institute offers a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment with maximum research freedom and opportunity to collaborate within and across fields. We welcome applications from highly creative and intellectually adventurous theorists. Perimeter offers: - comprehensive support including a generous research and travel fund - opportunities to invite visiting collaborators - help and support for organizing workshops and conferences - a mentoring system that provides you with feedback and support to flourish as an independent researcher Applications are due November 8, 2024, however, applications submitted after this date will be considered until all positions are filled. Referees may also continue to submit their references past this deadline. Apply Online Recruitment for the 2025-26 academic year has begun. To submit your application, please apply online at https://perimeterinstitute.ca/jobs/perimeter-postdoctoral-program. Compensation ($USD): Annual Salary: $55,000 to $60,000 Stipend: $5,900 Perimeter Institute offers comprehensive extended health care (i.e. medical, dental, etc.) for primary resident and eligible dependents residing in Ontario. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoc position in gravitational physics, Paris, France ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28678 Deadline: 2024-11-30 Location: Paris, France Additional Information: https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR7164-KEVVEL-026/Default.aspx?lang=EN Contact: santoni[AT]apc.in2p3.fr The theory group at the Astroparticle and Cosmology (APC) laboratory in Paris invites applications for a postdoctoral research position with a focus on gravitational physics. The appointment is expected to start between April and October 2025, and last for a two-year term, with possible extension to a third year. The successful candidate will join the group of Luca Santoni at APC, and will work on topics in the context of black holes, compact objects and gravitational waves. The successful candidate is expected to have a Ph.D. in theoretical physics. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong research record in the fields: quantum field theory, effective field theories, general relativity, black hole perturbation theory. Interested candidates are requested to submit an application through the CNRS portal (https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR7164-KEVVEL-026/Default.aspx?lang=EN), providing the following documents: _ cover letter; _ curriculum vitae; _ research statement; _ publication list; _ three reference letters (to be sent directly to santoni[AT]apc.in2p3.fr). To receive full consideration, interested candidates should send the requested material before November 30th, 2024. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Research Associate, York, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28679 Deadline: 2024-10-25 Location: York, UK Additional Information: https://jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/research-associate-569112.html Contact: benito.juarezaubry[AT]york.ac.uk Applications are invited for a Research Associate position in the Department of Mathematics at the University of York to work under the supervision of Dr Benito A Juarez Aubry on the EPSRC Fellowship Grant "Semiclassical gravity: conceptual and mathematical foundations." Department: The Department of Mathematics at the University of York is a vibrant community of mathematicians with a wide range of research interests, including a strong group working in the area of mathematical physics. Role: The aim of the project is to obtain rigorous results on semiclassical gravity. This includes understanding whether and when the theory is well posed, characterising its space of initial data, studying questions related to the existence of runaway solutions and understanding what is the domain of applicability of the theory. The project will also aim at rigorously studying particular scenarios of interest in physics, such as radiating black holes, gravitational waves or cosmology, in a semiclassical gravity setting, and understand how quantum effects lead to "beyond general relativity" deviations. Skills, Experience & Qualification needed: Candidates will have completed, or be close to completing, a PhD in a relevant area of Mathematics or Physics. An ideal candidate will have a strong mathematical background and experience in working within at least one of the research areas relevant to the project. This includes, for example, algebraic quantum field theory, gravitational physics, mathematical relativity or quantum field theory in curved spacetimes. The applicant should also show great potential at mastering new areas and techniques. Candidates must submit the following documents when applying: Cover letter CV including publication list Research statement setting out expertise and track record relevant to the project. Letter of application setting out when PhD is expected to be awarded if it is still awaited. Interview date: Week commencing 11th November 2024 For informal enquiries: Please contact Dr Benito A Juarez Aubry (benito.juarezaubry[at]york.ac.uk) The University strives to be diverse and inclusive - a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. EqualityatYork See the full job description and apply here: https://jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/research-associate-569112.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Postdoctoral Research Position in Numerical Relativity and Strong Field Gravity, Champaign, IL, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28688 Deadline: 2024-12-01 Location: Champaign, IL, USA Additional Information: https://my.physics.illinois.edu/join/#id1900 Contact: ddebord[AT]illinois.edu The Illinois Relativity Group at the Department of Physics and the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate position with a focus on numerical relativity in strong field gravity, neutrino radiation transport and numerical methods in astrophysics. The successful candidate will have a strong background in scientific software development using parallelization frameworks similar to MPI or related expertise. Expertise in GPU programming will be beneficial. The appointment is to commence in Fall 2025 and last for a two-year term with a potential extension to a third year. The postdoctoral associate is intended to partially work on developing a hybrid Monte-Carlo (particle) M1-Moment (fluid-like) neutrino transport scheme based on the Einstein Toolkit / CarpetX simulation framework as part of the E=mc2 project. This is a multi-institution collaborative project with collaborators at LSU, RIT, UIdaho, UTAustin, and UWYO to develop numerical infrastructure and methods. E=mc2 targets simulations of binary neutron star mergers including all relevant microphysics to obtain astrophysically relevant predictions of properties of the merger process and the subsequent evolution of the merger remnant. The successful candidate will join Dr. Roland Haas, Prof. Helvi Witek, and their team (including postdoc Dr. Deborah Ferguson, six graduate students and undergraduate students). The successful candidate will also become a member of the Illinois Relativity Group (which includes Prof. Stu Shapiro, Prof. Nico Yunes, Asst. Prof. Hector O. Silva, Research Professor Antonios Tsokaros and Research Professor Elena Koptieva). They will also become a member of the Illinois Center for Advanced Studies of the Universe (ICASU). While expected to be based in the the Department of Physics, the postdoctoral research associate will be able to interact and collaborate with researchers at NCSA, which currently hosts the largest GPU enabled supercomputer in the ACCESS-CI program and has active collaborations with researchers in parallelization frameworks (MPI, Charm++), machine learning, as well as numerical methods in the department of computer science and school of engineering. Interested candidates must have completed a Ph.D. in Physics, Astrophysics or a related field before the start date. They must submit their application package online here: https://my.physics.illinois.edu/join/#id1900 (Haas/Witek) Applicants are requested to submit (1) a curriculum vitae, including a list of publications (2) a research statement (limited to 3 pages, 1 inch margin, 11-12pt) containing a summary of previous and current research, and future plans (3) contact information for three referees who will be asked to write letters of recommendation The deadline for applications and all letters of recommendation is December 1, 2024, for full consideration. The anticipated starting date of the position is August 15, 2025, though other starting times may be negotiated. Please contact Roland Haas (rhaas(a)illinois.edu) and Helvi Witek (hwitek(a)illinois.edu) if you have any questions about the position itself, or Deanna Frye (ddebord(a)illinois.edu) if you have any questions about the application form. Candidates from underrepresented groups in STEM are particularly encouraged to apply. 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 (https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/one.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=5705) 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 (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participati…). 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. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Gravity Fellow at the Center for Gravitational Physics, Austin, TX, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/10/07/gravity-fellow-at-the-center… Deadline: 2024-11-22 Location: Austin, TX, USA Additional Information: https://weinberg.utexas.edu/research/center-gravitational-physics Contact: deirdre.shoemaker[AT]austin.utexas.edu The Center for Gravitational Physics (CGP) at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for the position of Gravity Fellow, with a focus on the applications of data science and machine learning to fundamental problems in gravitational wave physics and multimessenger astrophysics. Gravity Fellow will have the opportunity to conduct independent research and to collaborate with the faculty of the CGP (Hsin-Yu Chen, Pablo Laguna, Richard Matzner, Deirdre Shoemaker, and Aaron Zimmerman). This position is equivalent to a senior postdoctoral fellowship, starting in September 2025. The initial appointment is for two years, with the possibility of extension to a third year subject to available funding and research performance. This position is open to candidates with expertise in gravitational-wave physics, multi-messenger astrophysics, and numerical simulations related to compact binary coalescence. Gravity Fellow is expected to have experience in data analysis, machine learning, and/or artificial intelligence as applied to these research areas. Fellow will benefit from collaboration with other faculty, postdoctoral fellows and graduate students at the CGP and within the larger Weinberg Institute. Professors Chen, Shoemaker and Zimmerman are members of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and the LISA Consortium, and a successful candidate will have the opportunity to join or continue membership in these collaborations. Fellow will also benefit from interactions with members of the Weinberg Theory Group, the Department of Astronomy, and the Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences. Successful candidate will also benefit from living in Austin, a large city known for a thriving live music scene, artistic culture, and great food. It is widely regarded as the "live music capital of the world" and an overall great city to live and work in. Applicants must submit a cover letter (no more than 1 page), CV, list of publications, a short statement of research interests (no more than 2 pages in length) and arrange to have three letters of reference uploaded to the AJO posting ( https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28766 ). Applications are due November 22, 2024. The completion of a PhD is required prior to the beginning of this appointment. The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Weinberg Institute Fellowship in Gravitation, Austin, TX, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/10/07/weinberg-institute-fellowshi… Deadline: 2024-11-22 Location: Austin, TX, USA Additional Information: https://weinberg.utexas.edu Contact: deirdre.shoemaker[AT]austin.utexas.edu The Center for Gravitational Physics (CGP) within the Weinberg Institute at the University of Texas at Austin invites applicants for multiple Weinberg Institute Postdoctoral Fellowships in Gravitation. These are full-time postdoctoral positions starting in September 2025. Fellows will have the opportunity to conduct independent research and to collaborate with the faculty of the CGP (Hsin-Yu Chen, Pablo Laguna, Richard Matzner, Deirdre Shoemaker, and Aaron Zimmerman). The initial appointment is for two years, with the possibility of extension to a third year subject to available funding and research performance. This position is open to candidates in gravitational-wave physics and astrophysics, especially in (but not limited to) the areas of: (1) Cosmological inference with gravitational-wave observations (2) Nuclear astrophysics with gravitational-wave observations (3) Gravitational-wave multimessenger astrophysics (4) Numerical simulations of compact binaries Fellows will benefit from collaboration with other faculty, postdoctoral fellows and graduate students at the CGP and within the larger Weinberg Institute. Professors Chen, Shoemaker and Zimmerman are members of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and the LISA Consortium, and a successful candidate will have the opportunity to join or continue membership in these collaborations. Fellows will also benefit from interactions with members of the Weinberg Theory Group, the Department of Astronomy, and the Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences. Successful candidates will also benefit from living in Austin, a large city known for a thriving live music scene, artistic culture, and great food. It is widely regarded as the "live music capital of the world" and an overall great city to live and work in. Applicants must submit a cover letter (no more than 1 page), CV, list of publications, a short statement of research interests (no more than 2 pages in length) and arrange to have three letters of reference uploaded to the AJO posting ( https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28726 ) . Applications are due November 22, 2024. The completion of a PhD is required prior to the beginning of this appointment. The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. Postdoc position in gravitational-wave source modelling, Southampton, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28698 Deadline: 2024-11-04 Location: Southampton, UK Additional Information: https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=2882424PJ Contact: a.pound[AT]soton.ac.uk The University of Southampton is inviting applications for a postdoctoral position in gravitational-wave source modelling. The successful candidate will join 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 world-leading research groups in gravitational physics, currently comprising 16 staff members, over 10 postdocs, and around 20 PhD students. Research in the groups 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 LISA DDPC, the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, and the Einstein Telescope Observational Science Board. The successful applicant will contribute to high-accuracy gravitational-wave model development for both current and future detectors. The fellow will also have the opportunity to join the international collaboration on post-adiabatic self-force models, which links Southampton to University College Dublin, the Albert Einstein Institute, the Niels Bohr Institute, the Universite' libre de Bruxelles, and others. The ideal candidate 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 applicant will have, or be about to obtain, a relevant PhD degree in physics or mathematics. The post will be for 3 years, with a negotiable start date. A complete application should include (i) a CV, including a list of publications, (ii) a statement of research interests (1 to 2 pages), and (iii) the contact information of at least two referees. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Postdoctoral position in gravity, Fredericton, Canada ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28701 Deadline: 2024-10-31 Location: Fredericton, Canada Additional Information: https://www.unb.ca/fredericton/science/depts/math-stats/index.html Contact: edward.wilson-ewing[AT]unb.ca The Gravity Group at the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton intends to appoint a postdoctoral fellow beginning September 2025 for a period of two years, funding permitting. The group has three faculty members, Viqar Husain, Sanjeev Seahra, and Edward Wilson-Ewing, several graduate students, and typically 1-2 postdocs. Research interests include classical general relativity, cosmology and quantum gravity. Applications must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae (including a list of publications) and a research statement. Applications should be emailed to: unb.gravity [AT] protonmail.com Applicants should also arrange for 3 letters of reference to be sent directly to the same email address, with the applicant's name in the subject line. Applications from underrepresented groups in theoretical physics, including women, visible minorities, and Indigenous people, are strongly encouraged. The deadline for receipt of completed applications (including reference letters) is October 31, 2024. Applicants may be asked to apply for an Atlantic Association for Research in the Mathematical Sciences (AARMS | aarms.math.ca) postdoctoral fellowship (deadline mid-November). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Postdoctoral position in Theoretical and Gravitational Physics, Dublin, Ireland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28704 Deadline: 2024-11-30 Location: Dublin, Ireland Additional Information: http://itf.fys.kuleuven.be/postdoc-application Contact: christiana.pantelidou[AT]ucd.ie University College Dublin (Ireland) invites applications for a postdoctoral position in Theoretical and Gravitational Physics, with a focus on non-linear phenomena. The successful candidate will work with Dr Christiana Pantelidou and be funded through a Royal Society - Science Foundation Ireland grant. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in black holes in AdS, the AdS/CFT correspondence, QNM computations, and with some competence in numerical computations. 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 is for two years, starting on October 1, 2025 (or earlier). The salary will be at the level of an SFI New Post-Doctoral Researcher (~ 43 kEUR gross salary per annum) and comes with additional research and travel funds. The Relativity Group at UCD consists of 4 faculty members (Prof Adrian Ottewill, Dr Barry Wardell, Dr Niels Warburton, Dr Sarp Akcay), 2 senior research fellows (Dr Christiana Pantelidou, Dr Chris Kavanagh), 2 postdoctoral fellows (Dr Susanna Barsanti, Dr Brad Cownden) and 6 PhD students. Together they form a vibrant and friendly research group. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applications from traditionally underrepresented groups. Interested applicants can apply through the Joint European System indicating University College Dublin (UCD) as their preference. When filling in the application form, you will be asked to include your CV, your research plan and a list of three referees. Applications should be made before the 30th of November 2024. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. Postdoctoral position on Theoretical Modelling of Compact Stars and Gravitational Waves, Pune, India ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28710 Deadline: 2024-11-11 Location: Pune, India Additional Information: http://web.iucaa.in:8080/iucaa/jsp/pdf/AUG-2024/WEB_PDF_APP_MST_FY2024.jsp Contact: debarati[AT]iucaa.in The Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) in Pune (India) invites applications for a postdoctoral position in Theoretical Modelling of Compact stars and Gravitational Waves. One of the diverse interests of the NSGW group at IUCAA is to probe extreme matter properties with the help of gravitational waves from neutron stars. Selected candidates will get an opportunity to work on developing models for Neutron stars as GW sources and to look for signatures in GW data. Applications are particularly encouraged from those who have prior expertise in neutron star astrophysics, numerical modelling and/or GW data analysis. The candidates will have an exciting exposure to work in collaboration within a large international GW community. The selected candidate will work in the active and vibrant research group of Dr Debarati Chatterjee (Associate Professor). The NSGW group at IUCAA currently comprises of 6 PhD students and several masters and project students. The group members are conscious about maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applicants particularly from women or any underrepresented sections. Interested applicants can apply through the IUCAA portal. When filling in the application form, you will be asked to include your CV, your research plan and a list of three referees. The deadline for submission of applications is November 11, 2024. The last date for submitting referees reports is November 15, 2024. Successful selected candidates will be informed before the end of March 2025, and are expected to commence their fellowship during August 2025. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. Post-doctoral positions in Gravitational Physics, Lisbon, Portugal ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/10/16/post-doctoral-positions-in-g… Deadline: 2024-12-31 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Additional Information: https://ist-id.pt/files/sites/43/bl246-ist-id_en-pdf-652kb.pdf Contact: richard.brito[AT]tecnico.ulisboa.pt The Gravity Group at Tecnico (GRIT), part of the Center for Astrophysics and Gravitation (CENTRA) in Tecnico, Lisbon, invites applications for two post-doctoral research fellowships in Gravitational Physics. The successful applicants will work with Dr. Richard Brito on the project "Opportunities in the gravitational sky: Searching for new fundamental fields with Black Holes and Gravitational Waves", funded by the Fundacao para a Ciencia e Tecnologia (FCT) under the ERC-Portugal Program. The project's main goal is to explore novel strategies to search for new fundamental fields, either motivated by dark matter models or by beyond GR theories, using gravitational-wave and black-hole observations. The fellows will be expected to contribute to the project's research goals and activities, such as the training of students. The initial appointment is for two years, possibly renewable up to the end-date of the project in July 2027, subject to funding renewal and satisfactory performance. The start date is flexible and can occur any time between February 2025 and July 2025 (the exact start date will be agreed upon with the successful candidates). Candidates must hold a PhD degree in Physics or related areas obtained no more than 3 years before the application date. A strong background in black-hole and/or gravitational-wave physics is desirable. Candidates with experience in topics such as tests of GR and/or dark matter with gravitational-waves, black-hole perturbation theory, gravitational-wave modelling and gravitational-wave data analysis, are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications must be formalized by sending the following documents: i) B1- Form available at https://ist-id.pt/concursos/bolsas/; ii) CV (including list of publications); iii) a research statement (max 2 page); iv) PhD degree certificate; v) two recommendation letters to be sent separately. The application material should be sent by e-mail to richard.brito[AT]tecnico.ulisboa.pt [please use the subject: "Post-doctoral fellowship (BL246/2024_IST-ID)"] and must be submitted before 31st December 2024. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. For more details on the fellowship and application process see the link attached to this advertisement. The GRIT group is the largest group in the country working on gravitational physics, and has close ties to the Strong gravity group at the Niels Bohr Institute. The group is also part of the LISA Consortium and the Einstein Telescope Collaboration; the successful candidate will be encouraged to join these efforts. More information about the group can be found at https://centra.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/network/grit/. Informal inquiries can be made by contacting Richard Brito at richard.brito[AT]tecnico.ulisboa.pt. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12. Postdoctoral Fellow in effective field theory and gravitational physics, Gandhinagar, India ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28731 Deadline: 2024-11-15 Location: Gandhinagar, India Additional Information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cOPatyMdcHzCgvDBsStM8ycYHGTPuDQz/view?pli=1 Contact: abhattacharyya[AT]iitgn.ac.in A one-year postdoctoral position with Prof. Arpan Bhattacharyya at the Physics Department of IIT Gandhinagar is available with a possibility of extension subject to performance and availability of funds. A successful candidate is expected to conduct research on one or more of the following topics: Application of effective field theory and techniques of scattering amplitude in the context of gravitational wave physics (e.g. PN/PM formalism, self-force, etc.) and other relevant areas in high-energy physics, effects of environments on GW physics, analysis of GW from different sources, black hole perturbation for theories beyond GR and preferably have some experience with numerical analysis (through any kind of software like Python, Mathematica or any software relevant for computing Feynman diagrams but not necessarily restricted to these.). The candidate should hold a PhD degree in physics. Candidates who have submitted their thesis or are about to submit it may also apply. A strong record of publications in the field (but not necessarily restricted to) of quantum field theory/effective field theory/scattering amplitude/Black-hole/Gravitational physics is expected. Candidates working in the domain of particle physics but interested in working in formal aspects of GW physics as well as other areas in high energy physics (e.g. soft gravitational/celestial amplitudes) focusing on effective field theory and higher-loop scattering amplitude are also encouraged to apply. Application has to be submitted via the following google form, link of which can be found inside the advertisement link. Additionally, two letters of recommendation are required. They should be directly sent to the email id: abhattacharyya[AT]iitgn.ac.in with the subject line Reco-GW_Gravity_Name of the Applicant. In case of any queries, kindly contact Prof. Arpan Bhattacharyya (email: abhattacharyya[AT]iitgn.ac.in). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.13. Postdoctoral Fellowship in Physics and Astronomy, Baltimore, MD, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28735 Deadline: 2024-12-01 Location: Baltimore, MD, USA Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28776 Contact: dsmee[AT]jhu.edu The William H. Miller III Department of Physics and Astronomy at Johns Hopkins University invites applications for several postdoctoral fellowships. These fellowships offer the opportunity for postdoctoral research that combines academic freedom with strong faculty mentorship in an intellectually vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming department. Some of the fellowships will be in the research areas of general relativity, gravitational wave astronomy, black hole physics, and cosmology. 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 2024 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: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28776 From the dropdown list in Academic Jobs Online, please specify two (but no more) faculty members whose research interests most closely overlap with yours. 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. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.14. Asst/Assoc Professor of Applied Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence, Rochester, NY, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/10/17/asst-assoc-professor-of-appl… Deadline: 2024-11-01 Location: Rochester, NY, USA Additional Information: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?PageType=Jo… Contact: mxbsma[AT]rit.edu College of Science COS School of Mathematics and Statistics Detailed Job Description The School of Mathematics and Statistics (SMS) at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) invites applications for a full-time, open rank faculty position in the fields of data science and artificial intelligence (AI). We seek highly qualified candidates who will provide vision and leadership in advancing the field of AI, particularly through interdisciplinary initiatives and projects that complement the existing research groups at RIT, including those in astrophysics, climate science, biology, software development, statistical machine learning, computational and data science. Candidates must possess a robust track record of research in fundamental AI and data science. We are particularly interested in individuals who have demonstrated notable innovation in recent advances, such as the foundations and applications of large language models (LLMs) or the development of novel AI algorithms utilizing the latest technologies for applications in science and technology. The successful candidate will engage with multiple programs and research centers at RIT that are actively involved in AI initiatives, including the Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation, the Data and Predictive Analytics Center, the Astrophysical Sciences and Technology Program, and the Mathematical Modeling PhD program. RIT is committed to providing cutting-edge resources, fostering industry collaborations, and maintaining a supportive academic environment, making it an ideal setting for professional growth in this specialized field. Responsibilities will include securing external funding, leading a vibrant research group dedicated to training graduate students, and enhancing the visibility and impact of the group through participation in conferences, workshops, and seminars. The selected candidate will be expected to publish research findings in top-tier journals and present at national and international conferences. Additionally, responsibilities will encompass research, teaching, and service to the School of Mathematics and Statistics, the College of Science, and RIT. The successful candidate will mentor and advise PhD students, as well as graduates and undergraduates in programs offered by SMS, teach graduate and undergraduate courses, and develop a successful and independent research program with the potential to attract external funding. We invite qualified candidates with a passion for advancing the fields of data science and artificial intelligence to apply and become part of our academic community at RIT. We seek individuals with the ability and interest to contribute to a community committed to student-centeredness; professional development and scholarship; integrity and ethics; respect, diversity, and pluralism; innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration. Select to view links to RIT's core values, honor code, and diversity commitment. Learn more about our excellent benefits, including tuition benefits, by visiting https://www.rit.edu/humanresources/regular-employee-benefits. Salary is negotiable and commensurable with experience. Deadline for full consideration: November 1, 2024. Anticipated Start Date: 13-Aug-2025 Required Application DocumentsCover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References, Research Statement, Statement of Diversity Contribution, Statement of Teaching Philosophy How To Apply Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty; search openings, then Keyword Search 9304BR. Please submit your application, curriculum vitae, cover letter addressing the listed qualifications and upload the following attachments: The names, email addresses, and phone numbers for three references Research Statement, including candidate's vision for establishing a world-class AI research group at RIT Statement of Teaching Philosophy Contribution to Diversity Statement +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.15. PhD Position in Quantum Gravity, Fredericton, Canada ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28741 Deadline: 2024-11-30 Location: Fredericton, Canada Additional Information: https://www.unb.ca/fredericton/science/depts/math-stats/index.html Contact: edward.wilson-ewing[AT]unb.ca The gravity group at the University of New Brunswick is seeking students to begin doctoral studies (PhD) in September 2025. Applicants should have a degree in physics or mathematics. The group consists of three faculty members: Viqar Husain, Sanjeev Seahra and Edward Wilson-Ewing. Typically, the group also includes several graduate students and 1-2 postdoctoral fellows. Our main areas of research are general relativity, quantum gravity, and cosmology. Applications should include: (i) a cover letter with a brief description of your research interests, (ii) a curriculum vitae, and (iii) copies of your academic transcripts. Applications should be emailed to: unb.gravity [AT] protonmail.com  Applicants should also arrange for 2 letters of reference to be sent directly to the same email address, with the applicant's name in the subject line. Applications from under-represented groups, including women, visible minorities, and Indigenous people, are strongly encouraged. The deadline for receipt of completed applications (including reference letters) is November 30, 2024. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.16. Bart J Bok Fellowship in Astrophysics, Tucson, AZ, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28743 Deadline: 2024-12-06 Location: Tucson, AZ, USA Additional Information: https://aas.org/jobregister/ad/4bfbf1a1 Contact: vpaschal[AT]arizona.edu Researchers interested in numerical relativity/strong gravity are strongly encouraged to apply for the UArizona Bok Postdoctoral Fellowship. Strong gravity researchers at UArizona include: Vasileios Paschalidis (numerical relativity), Sam Gralla (strong gravity and electromagnetism) and Chi-kwan Chan (Event Horizon telescope). There are also opportunities to collaborate with the SAGUARO group that performs follow-up observations of gravitational wave sources. See details for the fellowships below. Applications are solicited for the Bart J. Bok Fellowship in Astronomy and Astrophysics at Steward Observatory, University of Arizona. This postdoctoral fellowship provides an opportunity for a recent Ph.D. recipient to pursue an ambitious program of research in any area of theoretical, experimental, or observational astronomy or astrophysics. The University of Arizona, Department of Astronomy/Steward Observatory (DA/SO) offers a world-class research environment in space science and astrophysics with strong interdisciplinary instrumentation programs across the Departments of Astronomy, Physics, Optical Sciences, and Planetary Sciences. We provide direct access to various world-class observational and computational facilities for ground-based radio and optical/IR observing. All of the observational and computational facilities of the DA/SO are available to the Fellow, who is encouraged to conduct independent research and to develop collaborations with faculty, staff and students. The Bok Fellow will receive an annual stipend as well as access to a generous research fund to support their scientific program. This 3-year Fellowship commences in Fall 2025. Candidates must have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. in Astronomy or a related field before the start date of the Fellowship. For information on how to apply visit the AAS job register posting https://aas.org/jobregister/ad/4bfbf1a1 Additional information about the Department, Steward Observatory, its personnel, and its facilities can be found here: https://astro.arizona.edu. Information about being a postdoc at Arizona is available here: https://astro.arizona.edu/academics/postdoctoral-program. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.17. School Head of Physics and Astronomy, Rochester, NY, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/10/18/school-head-of-physics-and-a… Deadline: 2024-12-01 Location: Rochester, NY, USA Additional Information: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=2… Contact: gmtsps[AT]rit.edu School Head of Physics and Astronomy College of Science Detailed Job Description The School of Physics and Astronomy (SoPA) in the College of Science (COS) at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is inviting applications for the position of Professor and School Head. RIT seeks a visionary and proven dynamic leader to serve as the Head of SoPA who will work with the faculty to implement a shared vision for the future of the School. As the chief academic, fiscal, and administrative officer of the School, the Head provides leadership, advocacy, oversight, and management. The Head is responsible for overseeing academic, student, faculty, and staff affairs, for leading the operational activities of the School, and for helping to facilitate the research, scholarship, teaching, and service/outreach activities of its members. The Head will work closely with the leadership team in COS on strategic planning and interdisciplinary initiatives, and will coordinate the development of a multi-year strategic plan for SoPA to complement those at the College and Institute levels. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Overseeing and continually improving the SoPA undergraduate and graduate program; Promoting research, scholarship and professional development; Encouraging discovery, entrepreneurship, and experiential learning opportunities for faculty, staff, and students; Fostering SoPA participation in interdisciplinary projects and programs, internally and externally; Fostering excellence in teaching quality and methodology; Recruiting and retaining top-tier faculty who are aligned with the strategic plans of SoPA, COS, and RIT; Supporting and advocating for faculty, staff, and students at all levels; Cultivating existing and prospective donors and research partners; and Effectively and equitably managing SoPA financial resources, faculty and staff plans of work, and space and facilities. The successful candidate will be appointed with tenure at a faculty rank commensurate with previous experience, abilities, and qualities of leadership. SoPA Head appointments have five-year terms. The appointment as School Head is that of an employee at will, and continues at the sole discretion of the COS Dean. We are seeking an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to student-centeredness; professional development and scholarship; integrity and ethics; respect, diversity and pluralism; innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration. Select to view links to RIT's core values, honor code, and statement of diversity. Learn more about our excellent benefits, including tuition benefits, by visiting https://www.rit.edu/humanresources/regular-employee-benefits. Department/College Description The School of Physics and Astronomy consists of 37 full-time faculty, 10 postdocs, 190 undergraduate physics majors, and 70 graduate students. The School offers BS, MS, and PhD programs in Physics, as well as PhD/MS programs in Astrophysical Sciences and Technology. Faculty in the School currently also contribute to graduate programs in Materials Science & Engineering, Microsystems Engineering, Sustainability, Imaging Science, Mathematical Modeling, and Applied & Computational Mathematics. Information about the RIT School of Physics and Astronomy can be found at https://www.rit.edu/science/school-physics-and-astronomy. The College of Science leads six of RIT's major research centers, namely, the Center for Advancing Scholarship to Transform Learning, the Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation, the NanoPower Research Laboratory, the Laboratory for Multiwavelength Astrophysics, the Center for Detectors, and the Digital Imaging and Remote Sensing Laboratory. Currently, RIT has identified five Signature Research Areas, and the College of Science leads three of them, i.e., the Future Photon Initiative, Frontiers in Gravitational Wave Astrophysics, and Unmanned Aerial Systems. College of Science faculty also collaborate with the Center for Human-aware AI and the Computational Linguistics and Speech Processing Lab. Required Minimum Qualifications Applicants must have a distinguished record of teaching and research. Required minimum qualifications: We seek an individual who is committed to the principles expressed in RIT's core values, honor code, and statement of diversity. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to facilitate and encourage collaboration across academic disciplines, to effectively manage a diverse body of faculty and staff with a variety of work plans, and to foster a broad faculty research portfolio. Qualifications consistent with the rank of tenured professor and the expectations for the Head of SoPA include: An earned doctorate in physics or related academic discipline; Significant leadership and administrative experience; A significant record of peer-reviewed scholarship and external funding; Evidence of ability to contribute to the university's commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences; Evidence of teaching excellence and a commitment to undergraduate and graduate education. Anticipated Start Date 01-Jul-2025 Required Application DocumentsCover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, Research Statement, Statement of Diversity Contribution, Statement of Teaching Philosophy How To Apply Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty; search openings, then Keyword Search 9280BR. Please submit your application online. The submitted materials should include a cover letter addressing the listed qualifications, a detailed curriculum vitae, and upload the following attachments: A Vision and Leadership Statement that expresses your vision as prospective Head for the School of Physics and Astronomy, and that discusses your leadership and management principles, including the strengthening of existing school-wide initiatives and the enhancement of scholarship and teaching. A Research Statement that provides: an overview of recent research products (including the applicant's role), an overview of externally funded research, any proposed plans for an externally funded research enterprise, with an overview of research needs (e.g., major equipment, infrastructure), and your record and approach to training, mentorship, and support of research students of various levels. A Teaching Statement that: discusses your teaching philosophy and pedagogical approach(es); previous teaching experiences and/or courses you would like to develop, existing courses you would like to teach; and articulates your specific interests or goals for teaching, curriculum development, or program development. A Contribution to Diversity Statement that articulates your past contributions and future goals to contribute to personal and institutional diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in your teaching, scholarship, and service. Candidacy will be kept confidential until the candidate accepts an invitation for an interview, at which time a list of references will be required. Final salary is negotiable and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Any questions regarding the position should be addressed to Dr. George Thurston (gmtsps[AT]rit.edu) and Dr. Jan van Aardt (jvacis[AT]rit.edu) via email. Please use 'Attention: SoPA Head Search' in so doing. The committee will begin to review complete applications upon receipt, however, to ensure full consideration applications must be received by December 1, 2024. It is expected that the new Head will assume the position no later than July 1, 2025. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.18. Full-Time Faculty Positions in Physics, Istanbul, Turkiye ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/10/18/full-time-faculty-positions-… Deadline: 2024-12-15 Location: Istanbul, Turkiye Additional Information: https://jobs.ku.edu.tr/open_positions/full-time-faculty-positions-in-physic…. Contact: cs[AT]ku.edu.tr Koc University, a foundation-supported, non-profit institution of higher education in Istanbul, Turkiye, invites applications for full-time faculty positions in Theoretical or Experimental Physics that will complement and/or expand the current research activities of the Physics Department. Current research areas include biological physics, cold atoms, condensed and soft matter physics, gravitation and high energy physics, micro/nano photonic materials and devices, quantum computation, quantum optics, solid-state lasers, ultrafast optics, and biomedical optics. Post-doctoral experience is required. Candidates are expected to develop a competitive research program and teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses. The medium of instruction is English. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Side benefits include housing aid, health insurance and financial support for K12 education of candidates' children. Applications submitted by December 15, 2024 will receive full consideration, later applications being reviewed as needed until the positions are filled. Applicants should submit by email a cover letter, current CV, research plan, and the names of three references to: Professor I. Halil Kavakli, Dean, College of Sciences, Koc University, Email: cs [AT] ku.edu.tr +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.19. PostDoc position in Optics/GW Instrumentation, Louvain, Belgium ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28760 Deadline: 2024-11-17 Location: Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium Additional Information: https://cp3.irmp.ucl.ac.be/job/105 Contact: aaron.goodwinjones[AT]gmail.com The Gravitational Wave (GW) group at UCLouvain (Belgium) is searching for an outstanding postdoctoral researcher in gravitational wave instrumentation. The successful applicant will contribute to cutting-edge research and development projects for the Virgo interferometric GW detector and the future Einstein Telescope (ET), as well as instrumentation for other gravitational-wave detectors and prototypes. Our group is hosted at the Center for Cosmology, Particle Physics and Phenomenology (CP3) of the Research Institute in Mathematics and Physics (IRMP). The CP3 center hosts research in physics of the Universe and fundamental interactions both on the experimental and theoretical fronts. The UCLouvain gravitational-wave group is part of the Virgo and Einstein Telescope collaborations. We also participate actively in two Einstein Telescope research and development facilities, E-TEST and ETpathfinder funded by the EU through its Interreg Europe programme. The group is also active in LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA (LVK) physics data analyses and contributes significantly to the computing effort of the LVK Collaboration via the CP3 computing cluster and by providing GRID-based services. The CP3 center of UCLouvain, is a highly international, diverse, and stimulating environment that also includes groups working on CERN experiments (CMS and NA62), IceCube, KM3NeT, muography, and on projects in theoretical particle physics and cosmology. The selected candidate is expected to play a central role in laser and optics related projects. Specific projects could include: investigation of higher-order resonant modes for the future ET project, transverse optical mode control for high power lasers using phase cameras, and developing extremely stable lasers with 1.5 and 2-micrometer wavelengths. The successful candidate will work with the newly hired Dr A. Goodwin-Jones, prof. C. Lauzin, and prof. G. Bruno. Two PhD students on these topics will also be part of the team. Collaboration with the rest of the Belgian GW community and our international partners at ETpathfinder, E-TEST, Virgo and ET is foreseen. We provide strong support for travel and professional development, anticipating funding for at least one major European conference per year and regular travel to collaborative partner sites. UCLouvain is located 25 km south of Brussels, easily accessible by public transport, offering a choice between city life in the EU capital or the peaceful countryside surrounding the campus. UCLouvain provides numerous benefits, including reimbursement of public transport and free language courses. Learn more about life at UCLouvain here. The duration of the appointment can be up to 4 years in total, renewable yearly subject to mutual satisfaction. The selected candidate is ideally expected to start the appointment in January 2025. We strongly encourage applications from women, individuals from underrepresented backgrounds, and other minorities, as we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive research environment. Applications must include a curriculum vitae, a personal motivation letter including a research statement, and at least two recommendation letters from senior scientists. Applications must be submitted on-line, by Sunday 17 November 2024, at: https://cp3.irmp.ucl.ac.be/jobs/105. Applicants should hold, by the time of the start of the appointment, a PhD degree in physics or engineering and they should demonstrate a strong interest and motivation in instrumentation for research in fundamental physics. Additionally, they should not have lived or carried out their main activity (work, study, etc.) in Belgium for more than 24 months in the three years prior to the appointment starting date. The position will remain open after the first deadline indicated above until a suitable candidate is found. For more information, please, contact Aaron Goodwin-Jones (aaron.goodwinjones[at]gmail.com) Clement Lauzin (Clement.Lauzin[at]uclouvain.be) Giacomo Bruno (Giacomo.Bruno[at]uclouvain.be) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.20. Expression of interest for two postdocs position on GW cosmology/astrophysics, Rome, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28763 Deadline: 2024-10-31 Location: Rome, Italy Additional Information: https://sites.google.com/view/gravitysirens/jobs Contact: simone.mastrogiovanni[AT]roma1.infn.it We invite expressions of interest for two postdoc positions at the Italian Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN) in Rome, Italy. The postdoc positions will be funded under the European Research Council (ERC) Starting program GravitySirens, whose goal is to study cosmology and compact binaries' astrophysics using gravitational-wave signals. Potential candidates should have a PhD in astronomy, astrophysics, physics or engineering. We are particularly eager to receive expressions of interest from candidates with experience in (i) population inference with gravitational-wave signals (ii) population synthesis and astrophysics of compact binary coalescence. Previous experience with machine learning is also highly appreciated. The two postdocs will join the new research group GravitySirens led by Dr. Simone Mastrogiovanni. The postdocs will have also the possibility to join the Virgo and Einstein Telescope (ET) groups at INFN Rome. INFN Rome is located inside Sapienza University, one of the largest Universities in Italy. The Virgo and ET groups in Rome have about 50 researchers including PhD students, postdocs and 10 faculty. The two postdocs positions are expected to start before Apr 2025. Interested candidates should send (i) a brief motivation letter (ii) curriculum vitae and (iii) two contacts for reference letters to Simone Mastrogiovanni (simone.mastrogiovanni[AT]roma1.infn.it). Expressions of interest can be sent at the earliest convenience, but not later than Oct 31st. Please, fell free to forward this announcement to potential candidates. For any other information, please do not hesitate to reach out to +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.21. PhD in Mathematical Physics, York, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28779 Deadline: 2025-02-10 Location: York, UK Additional Information: https://www.york.ac.uk/maths/study/postgraduate-research/funding/phd_schola… Contact: benito.juarezaubry[AT]york.ac.uk Project: Semiclassical gravity describes the effective interactions of quantum matter with classical gravity at scales between those of classical and quantum gravity. It offers important insights but also highlights tensions in gravity-quantum unification. Important predictions rely on semiclassical gravity arguments, such black hole radiation (and evaporation) and the formation of structure in cosmology. However, the mathematical and conceptual foundations of semiclassical gravity are poorly understood. This PhD project will support the goals of EPSRC Fellowship Grant EP/Y014510/1 in carrying out a rigorous study of the foundations of this theory, using state-of-the-art mathematical techniques in quantum physics and gravity, and characterising semiclassical gravity's regime of applicability with full precision. You will be working with Dr Benito A Juarez Aubry and Prof Chris Fewster in the Department of Mathematics. Eligibility: Open to UK (home) students only. Applications are invited from students who aim to commence their PhD studies in September 2025. Applicants should have completed an Honours undergraduate degree or a Masters degree in Mathematics or Physics by the start date. The successful applicant should be self-motivated and have a keen interest in learning and applying mathematical techniques to contribute significantly to the project's goal. How to apply: Apply here: https://www.york.ac.uk/maths/study/postgraduate-research/funding/phd_schola… Application deadline: Monday 10 February 2025, 12pm GMT Applicants should apply online for a PhD in Mathematics naming Dr Benito A Juarez Aubry as the potential supervisor. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.22. PhD Studentships in Gravitational Wave Astrophysics, Birmingham, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28790 Deadline: 2025-01-19 Location: Birmingham, UK Additional Information: http://www.sr.bham.ac.uk/phd/index.php Contact: g.pratten[AT]bham.ac.uk We are inviting applications for multiple fully-funded PhD positions in gravitational-wave astrophysics at the University of Birmingham, UK. We are particularly interested in applicants to work in a range of areas including: gravitational-wave data analysis, analytical and numerical modelling of gravitational-wave sources, exploring the physics and population properties of black holes and neutron stars, and searches for new physics with compact binaries. The Institute for Gravitational Wave Astronomy is a leading centre for gravitational-wave research in Europe, offering a vibrant research environment with diverse interests. Students will have the opportunity to engage with a global research network, including the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, the LISA Consortium, the Cosmic Explorer Consortium, the Einstein Telescope, and the European Pulsar Timing Array. The School of Physics and Astronomy is an Institute of Physics Juno Champion since 2014 and holder of the Athena SWAN Silver Award. Both initiatives recognise the School's commitment to promote diversity and equality, and to encourage better practice for all members of the community, whilst also working towards developing an equitable working culture in which all students and staff can achieve their full potential. We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, and particularly encourage applications from traditionally under-represented groups in physics and astronomy. For further information about the application procedure and other PhD opportunities within the group, please visit: http://www.sr.bham.ac.uk/phd/index.php. Informal inquiries can be directed to Prof Alberto Vecchio (a.vecchio[at]bham.ac.uk), Dr Gregorio Carullo (g.carullo[at]bham.ac.uk), Dr Patricia Schmidt (p.schmidt[at]bham.ac.uk), and Dr Geraint Pratten (g.pratten[at]bham.ac.uk). The deadline for applications is the 19th of January 2025. Kind Regards, Geraint Pratten on behalf of the Institute for Gravitational Wave Astronomy +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.23. PhD positions in Gravitational Wave Physics, Birmingham, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28800 Deadline: 2025-01-19 Location: Birmingham, UK Additional Information: https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/physics-and-astrophysics-of-black-hol… Contact: g.carullo[AT]bham.ac.uk The Institute for Gravitational Wave Astronomy at the University of Birmingham is inviting applications for PhD positions in gravitational wave physics to work with Dr Gregorio Carullo. Coalescences of two black holes are the most powerful cosmic events happening throughout the Universe. Their dynamics sources the strongest gravitational fields experimentally accessible, and gives rise to violent space-time deformations known as gravitational waves. The observation of gravitational waves by the large scale LIGO-Virgo interferometers on Earth has opened a golden era of strong-gravity exploration, powering the largest surge ever witnessed in gravity-related research worldwide. Despite rapid progress, many open questions remain. Our understanding of the general-relativistic two-body problem is far from complete, with many nonlinear effects yet to be grasped. The astrophysical origin of the stellar binary systems giving rise to these black hole pairs, and their surrounding environments, has only started to be characterised. Further, gravitational waves could be the key in resolving long-standing cosmological mysteries such as the nature of dark matter or conflicting measurements of the Universe expansion rate. The PhD candidate will delve into strong-gravity research, and gain experience into both advanced modelling methods in General Relativity and cutting-edge statistical inference techniques deployed on large supercomputers, applied to gravitational wave signals detected by current earth-based observatories or upcoming space-based missions. Details of the project will be agreed with the candidate depending on their interests and inclinations, but specific examples of challenging problems on which the aforementioned skills could be used include: measuring yet unobserved black holes vibrational spectra, modelling the near-merger two-body dynamics, developing innovative inference techniques targeting highly eccentric binaries, or probing the nature of black hole event horizons. Experience in General Relativity, Bayesian Inference and Gravitational-wave Physics would be ideal, but motivated students from any physics or astrophysics background are welcome to apply. The selected students will be part of the large Astrophysics and Space Research (ASR) group located at the heart of the beautiful campus of the University of Birmingham, providing them with a friendly, exciting and diverse research environment. The group has world-leading expertise in gravitational wave physics and astrophysics, with contributions ranging from state-of-the-art data analysis and modelling methodologies to core instrumentation, with a strong involvement in all major collaborations in the gravitational-waves field (LIGO, LISA, IPTA). Beyond gravitational waves, additional expertise of ASR members include theoretical and observational extragalactic astrophysics. For a full list of group members, please see: https://www.sr.bham.ac.uk/whoswho.php. The successful candidates will join a supportive and friendly cohort of 18 PhD students, regularly organising a range of social events throughout the program, with access to a wide selection of University facilities. We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, and particularly encourage applications from traditionally under-represented groups in physics and astronomy. The School of Physics and Astronomy is an Institute of Physics Juno Champion since 2014 and holder of the Athena SWAN Silver Award. Application guidelines can be found in the link attached. The application deadline is the 19th of January 2025. Please bring the announcement to the attention of interested candidates and feel free to contact [g.carulloATbham.ac.uk] for any inquiries. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. New COST Action on Relativistic Quantum Information ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/10/21/new-cost-action-on-relativis… Additional Information: https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA23115/ We are excited to announce the launch of the COST Action on Relativistic Quantum Information (RQI) that will last until September 2028. The European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) is an EU-funded program that assists the formation of interdisciplinary research networks in Europe and beyond. The RQI Action seeks to understand the relationship between Quantum Information Science (QIS) and the other major paradigm of modern physics, namely, the theory of relativity. Its aim is twofold. On one hand, it will apply quantum information concepts to major problems of relativistic physics, as they appear in diverse research fields. On the other, it aims to incorporate the fundamental principles of relativistic theories into the foundations of QIS, in order to create novel opportunities for both fundamental physics and technology. RQI will create a strong network that will bring together researchers from different disciplines, including quantum information science and technology, high-energy physics, quantum foundations, quantum gravity, mathematical physics, quantum optics, and space science. For further information, visit the COST webpage of the Action, where you may also apply for participation in the Actions' activities. https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA23115/ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Minkowski Institute - Call for Participation ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/10/23/minkowski-institute-call-for… Additional Information: https://minkowskiinstitute.com/spacetime.html Minkowski Institute invites colleagues, working in areas related to the foundations and nature of spacetime, to participate in a meeting, which will address and deal with a disturbingly unprecedented (on two counts) situation in fundamental physics: 1. It appears that the reality of spacetime is an experimental fact (as Minkowski de facto demonstrated), i.e., it appears experimentally confirmed that the concept of spacetime represents a real four-dimensional world with time as the fourth dimension. What makes this experimental support for the reality of spacetime unprecedented is that the experiments, which confirmed the kinematic relativistic effects, would be impossible if the world were not four-dimensional. To understand why this is so, it is sufficient only to see in Minkowski's paper "Space and Time" that length contraction is impossible in a three-dimensional world. 2. What also constitutes an unprecedented situation in fundamental physics is that, so far, most physicists have not addressed even Minkowski's own arguments for the reality of spacetime; they simply ignored them arguing (at best) that the concept of spacetime is "just a description" and that "the question of the reality of spacetime belongs to philosophy"?! (both "justifications" for ignoring the question of the reality of spacetime are incorrect). However, as we all (in theory) know, physics, particularly fundamental physics, does not work in that way (by avoiding fundamental issues) and cannot advance by ignoring arguments, especially given that those arguments are firmly based on the experimental evidence to such an extent that experiments would be impossible if those arguments were wrong. Addressing Minkowski's arguments for the reality of spacetime is of crucial importance for physicists because the physics of a three-dimensional world is fundamentally different from the physics of a four-dimensional world: 1. In a three-dimensional world physics deals with motions and interactions of three-dimensional particles / bodies.   2. In a four-dimensional world physics deals with interrelations between worldlines (or worldtubes in the case of extended bodies), as Minkowski explained, and "static" deformations of curved (non-geodesic) worldtubes because there is no dynamics in spacetime; it is incorrect even to say that a particle follows a timelike geodesic worldline because in spacetime the particle itself is a timelike geodesic worldline.   The proposed meeting can become one of the biennial Minkowski meetings on the foundations of spacetime physics (https://www.minkowskiinstitute.com/meetings/) organized by Minkowski Institute. We are willing to co-organize such a meeting with other institutions. If interested and have any suggestions, contact us at mi[AT]minkowskiinstitute.com or at vpetkov[AT]minkowskiinstitute.com. Vesselin Petkov One of the founders and current director of Minkowski Institute Montreal, Canada https://minkowskiinstitute.com vpetkov[AT]minkowskiinstitute.com Personal page: https://vesselinpetkov.com ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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