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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. SIGRAV International School 2025, Vietri, Italy 1.2. Workshop on Scientific Machine Learning for Gravitational Wave Astronomy, Providence, RI, USA 1.3. Loop-the-Loop: Feynman calculus and its applications to gravity and particle physics (online) 1.4. Tales of Black Holes - International Summer School on Advanced Black Hole Physics, Granada, Spain 1.5. NEB-21, Recent Developments in Gravity, Corfu, Greece 1.6. Second School on Black Holes and Gravitational Waves, Chennai, India 1.7. GGI school on asymptotic symmetries and flat holography, Florence, Italy 1.8. Workshop "Quantum spacetime and the Renormalization Group", Heidelberg, Germany 1.9. CosmoVerse@Istanbul 2025, Istanbul, Turkey 1.10. CosmoVerseWorkshop@Naples, Naples, Italy 1.11. XIII Bolyai-Gauss-Lobachevsky conference on Non-Euclidean Geometry in Modern Physics and Mathematics, Saidia, Morocco 1.12. Geometric Foundations of Gravity 2025, Tartu, Estonia 2. Jobs 2.1. Postdoctoral Positions in Gravitational Waves and AI, Nottingham, UK 2.2. Research Software Engineer position in Machine Learning for Gravitational Waves, Nottingham, UK 2.3. Call of interest for ERC-funded positions on gravitational-wave theory, source modeling, and science interpretation, Trieste, Italy 2.4. Postdoc position in Gravity, Quantum Geometry, and Field Theory group, Okinawa, Japan 2.5. Postdoctoral Fellowship in the HEPCAT Group, Cape Town, South Africa 2.6. Expression of interest for ERC-funded postdoctoral fellow, Copenhagen, Denmark 2.7. ERC-funded positions on gravitational-wave theory, source modeling, and science interpretation, Potsdam, Germany 2.8. Postdoctoral position in nonperturbative quantum gravity, Erlangen, Germany 2.9. Director position at the MPI for Gravitational Physics in third generation ground-based GW observatories, Hannover, Germany 2.10. Director position at the MPI for Gravitational Physics in observational areas: astrophysics, cosmology, etc., Hannover, Germany 2.11. Postdoctoral position in theoretical gravitational physics, Prague, Czechia 2.12. Postdoctoral positions in relativistic/computational astrophysics, Shanghai, China 2.13. Heising-Simons Fellowships in Quantum Gravity, (several locations) 2.14. Postdoctoral Researcher in Experimental Neutrino Physics, Lawrence, KS, USA 2.15. Postdoctoral positions in Quantum Algorithms for Gravitational Wave Data Analysis, Glasgow, UK 2.16. Expression of interest for ERC-funded PhD position, Copenhagen, Denmark 2.17. Postdoctoral position in Theoretical Physics, Lethbridge, Canada 2.18. Graduate student opportunities in Theoretical Physics, Lethbridge, Canada 2.19. Faculty Appointment in Particle Theory, Quantum Field Theory, Mathematical Physics, and/or Fundamental Aspects of Gravity, Baltimore, MD, USA 2.20. PhD opportunities at ICE-CSIC - La Caixa Doctoral INPhINIT Incoming fellowship, Barcelona, Spain 2.21. Postdoctoral positions within the Network for Neutrinos, Nuclear Astrophysics, and Symmetries (N3AS), multiple sites, USA 3. News 3.1. In memoriam of Jerzy Lewandowski 3.2. GRG Golden Oldie: On the motion of spinning particles in general relativity by Jean-Marie Souriau (1970) ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. SIGRAV International School 2025, Vietri, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28802 Starting: 2025-02-17 to 2025-02-21 Location: Vietri sul Mare, Italy Additional Information: https://agenda.infn.it/event/43787/overview Contact: sigravschoolvietriloc(a)gmail.com The 2025 edition of the Italian Society for General Relativity and Gravitational Physics (SIGRAV) International School is dedicated to a comprehensive exploration of quantum effects in curved spacetimes and the thermodynamics of horizons. This school aims to provide participants with a deep understanding of the interplay between quantum field theory and gravitational phenomena, focusing on cutting-edge topics such as vacuum effects, horizon dynamics, and the information loss problem. Through lectures by leading experts, attendees will gain valuable insights into both foundational and advanced concepts, enhancing their knowledge of modern approaches to quantum gravity and their applications to cosmology, black holes, and exotic spacetime geometries. The school is designed to foster interactive discussions and collaborations, creating an environment where participants can actively engage with leading experts. The goal of SIGRAV is to equip attendees with a deep understanding of the latest advancements in gravitational research, providing them with a solid foundation to further their own studies and contributions to the field of gravity. The School organizes the following lectures: R. Brandenberger (McGill University, Montreal, Canada) Erik Curiel (Universitaet Bonn/Distinguished Scholar, Black Hole Initiative, Harvard) Eleni-Alexandra Kontou (King's College London, UK) D. Kubiznak (Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic) J. Louko (Nottingham University, Nottingham, UK) V. Moretti (Universita' di Trento, Trento, Italy) M. Visser (Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand) Elisabeth Winstanley (Sheffield University, Sheffield, UK) The School is intended for PhD students and young post-docs. In order to receive the certificate of participation, all lectures and seminars should be attended. The Participation Fee (350 EUR for non-SIGRAV members, 300 EUR for SIGRAV members) guarantee the access to all courses and activities, including lunch and coffee breaks. A reduced participation fee (50 EUR) is available for those which will be only able to attend the lectures remotely. The room should be booked in the Lloyd's Baia Hotel. Please, reserve your room by using the form available in the section "Practical Info - Accomodation and Transport". The deadline for registration and payment of the relative fee is 07 February 2025 (see Registration section). A social excursion is planned for Wednesday, offering participants the opportunity to visit the ancient city of Pompeii. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. Workshop on Scientific Machine Learning for Gravitational Wave Astronomy, Providence, RI, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/11/04/workshop-on-scientific-machi… Starting: 2025-06-02 to 2025-06-06 Location: Providence, RI, USA Additional Information: https://icerm.brown.edu/program/topical_workshop/tw-25-smlgwa Contact: mpuerrer[AT]uri.edu We are pleased to announce a workshop on Scientific Machine Learning for Gravitational Wave Astronomy which will be held at the Institute for Computational and Experimental Research in Mathematics (ICERM) in Providence, RI, June 2-6, 2025. Applications are open at the link below. The workshop will bring together participants from computational mathematics and gravitational wave astronomy to tackle computational challenges in leveraging data-driven methods in key areas of gravitational wave data analysis in order to maximize the science output of the ongoing and upcoming observations. The participants will develop and apply new mathematical and computational techniques including: (i) neural network classifiers for distinguishing signals from instrumental noise, (ii) generative machine learning models for simulating realizations of non-Gaussian and non-stationary stochastic processes, (iii) surrogate models including uncertainty quantification, (iv) stochastic sampling, neural posterior estimation leveraging deep neural networks with normalizing flows or diffusion models, and (v) hierarchical Bayesian inference with non-parametric models such as Gaussian processes and simulation-based / approximate Bayesian approaches. While the application window will be open until all slots are filled, we recommend applying by December 15. With warm regards, Sarah Caudill, Katerina Chatziioannou, Maya Fishbach, Brendan Keith, Jess McIver, Michael Puerrer, Joshua Speagle, and Vijay Varma +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Loop-the-Loop: Feynman calculus and its applications to gravity and particle physics (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28815 Starting: 2024-11-12 to 2024-11-14 Location: Mainz, Germany Additional Information: https://indico.mitp.uni-mainz.de/e/loop-the-loop Contact: raj.patil[AT]aei.mpg.de "Loop-the-Loop: Feynman calculus and its applications to gravity and particle physics" is an online workshop that aims at fostering in-depth discussions and connections among different perspectives in the study of scattering amplitudes. The workshop is fully online and it takes place on 12-14 November 2024. Each day of the workshop opens with a review talk delivered by a leading expert in the field and focuses on a different topic. The three topics of the workshop will be: 1. Applied Mathematics for Feynman Calculus 2. Scattering Amplitudes in Gravity 3. Scattering Amplitudes in Particle Physics Additionally, the workshop features two afternoon seminars by leading scientists in the field of gravity and particle physics. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. Tales of Black Holes - International Summer School on Advanced Black Hole Physics, Granada, Spain --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/11/07/tales-of-black-holes-interna… Starting: 2025-06-23 to 2025-06-27 Location: Granada, Spain Additional Information: https://www.iaa.es Contact: raul.carballorubio[AT]gmail.com This is the first announcement for the International Summer School on Advanced Black Hole Physics "Tales of Black Holes", that will take place in Granada, Spain, from June 23rd to June 27th 2025. The first edition of the school will feature the following experts and topics: - Sara Issaoun (Harvard University): present and future of black hole imaging. - Luis Lehner (Perimeter Institute): numerical simulations of black holes beyond general relativity. - Matt Visser (Victoria University of Wellington): quantum effects in black holes. The summer school is intended for international MSc and PhD students to gain a solid understanding of the theory, phenomenology and observations of black holes and acquire a broad perspective of current research tendencies. The school will take place in the historical Carmen de la Victoria, a beautiful complex of gardens and water features facing the famous Alhambra. Students will be selected on a competitive basis and granted fellowships covering local costs (accommodation and meals). Please mark your calendars. Information on the school website and registration will appear soon in the second announcement. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. NEB-21, Recent Developments in Gravity, Corfu, Greece --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/11/09/neb-21-recent-developments-i… Starting: 2025-09-01 to 2025-09-04 Location: Corfu, Greece Additional Information: https://indico.physics.auth.gr/event/18/ Contact: thapostol[AT]phys.uoa.gr The 21st conference in the series "Recent Developments in Gravity" (NEB) is co-organized by the "Hellenic Society for Relativity, Gravitation and Cosmology" (HSRGC) and the Research Laboratory "Mathematical Physics and Computational Statistics" of the Ionian University. It will take place in Corfu, in September 1-4, 2025. The conference is hosted by the Ionian University in Corfu Town. The topics of the conference are: Gravitational Waves Relativistic Astrophysics Alternative Theories of Gravity Mathematical Relativity Cosmology Quantum Gravity Plenary Speakers Leor Barack (University of Southampton) Sebastiano Bernuzzi (University of Jena) Fabrizio Canfora (San Sebastian University) Katerina Chatziioannou (California Institute of Technology) Peter Dunsby (University of Cape Town) Lavinia Heisenberg (Zurich, ETH) Vladimir Karas (Astronomical Institute, Czech Academy of Sciences) Claudia De Rham (Imperial College London) Alicia Sintes (Balearic Islands University) Constantinos Skordis (Institute of Physics, Czech Academy of Sciences) Nikolaos Stergioulas (University of Thessaloniki) The early registration fees (until 30.6.2025) amount to: * 150 EUR per participant * 100 EUR for members of the HSRGC and students The late registration fees (after 1.7.2025) amount to: * 170 EUR per participant * 120 EUR for members of the HSRGC and students Students, who are members of the HSRGC or their supervisor is a member of HSRGC, can contact the organizers to ask for a discount. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. Second School on Black Holes and Gravitational Waves, Chennai, India --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/11/11/second-school-on-black-holes… Starting: 2025-02-10 to 2025-02-14 Location: Chennai, India Additional Information: https://sites.google.com/physics.iitm.ac.in/sbhgw2 Contact: csgc.iitm[AT]gmail.com The Centre for Strings, Gravitation and Cosmology (CSGC) - a research centre instituted as part of Institute of Excellence (IoE) initiative of the Government of India at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), Chennai, India is organizing the Second School on Black Holes and Gravitational Waves Feb 10 (Mon) - Feb 14 (Fri), 2025 to be held at IIT Madras. The proposed school is intended to introduce beginning Ph.D. students and Postdoctoral fellows to research themes of current interest in Black Hole Physics and Gravitational waves. The lectures will be complemented by tutorial sessions that will help provide hands-on experience to the participants in employing the tools and techniques discussed in the lectures directly in their research work. The four main topics that will be the focus of the lectures are: 1. Observational aspects of black holes and gravitational waves, including experimental tests of GR - I (Sumanta Chakraborty and Shasvath Kapadia) 2. Observational aspects of black holes and gravitational waves, including experimental tests of GR - II (Sumanta Chakraborty and Shasvath Kapadia) 3. Numerical Relativity and its applications in cosmology, astrophysics and black hole physics (including introduction to GRChombo) (Eugene Lim) 4. Gravitational self-force and tidal effects in black hole dynamics (Adam Pound) We invite the interested researchers to register for the school before Nov 30, 2024. For further details, please visit: https://physics.iitm.ac.in/~csgc/events/sbhgw2024 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. GGI school on asymptotic symmetries and flat holography, Florence, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28893 Starting: 2025-05-19 to 2025-05-23 Location: Florence, Italy Additional Information: https://www.ggi.infn.it/showevent.pl?id=511 Contact: dario.francia[AT]roma3.infn.it Dear all, We are pleased to announce that applications are open for the "GGI school on asymptotic symmetries and flat holography" that will take place in Florence from May 19 to May 23, 2025: https://www.ggi.infn.it/showevent.pl?id=511 The school is designed for students and postdocs eager to explore cutting-edge developments in gravity in asymptotically flat spacetimes. The program will explore the rich interplay between asymptotic symmetries in General Relativity, scattering amplitudes, and gravitational wave observables. Participants will also be introduced to twistor theory and to the emerging fields of celestial and Carrollian holography. Each topic will be presented through four to five hours of lectures, offering a comprehensive introduction for young researchers in the field. Topics and lecturers: - Amplitudes, waveforms and memory effects: Carlo Heissenberg - Asymptotic Symmetries: Simone Speziale - Celestial Holography: Ana-Maria Raclariu and Sabrina Pasterski - Carroll Physics for Holography: Yannick Herfray - Twistor approach to asymptotic symmetries and flat holography: Tim Adamo The school is part of the activities of the workshop "From Asymptotic Symmetries to Flat Holography: Theoretical Aspects and Observable Consequences" that will take place at Galileo Galilei Institute in Florence from May 19 to Jun 20, 2025. Applications for the workshop will open later thisyear. To receive full consideration for the school, applications should be received by November 30. Partial financial support can be offered to a limited number of participants, so if you need any form of support please indicate it in the comment section in the application form. Best regards, Andrea Campoleoni, Laura Donnay, Dario Francia, Sabrina Pasterski, Andrea Puhm, Simone Speziale +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. Workshop "Quantum spacetime and the Renormalization Group", Heidelberg, Germany --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28896 Starting: 2025-03-31 to 2025-04-04 Location: Heidelberg, Germany Additional Information: https://www.thphys.uni-heidelberg.de/~eichhorn/Workshop.html Contact: eichhorn[AT]thphys.uni-heidelberg.de The workshop is centered around a fascinating question in physics, namely: What is the fundamental quantum structure of spacetime? Renormalization Group techniques - the mathematical analogue of a microscope - enable us to zoom into the microscopic quantum structure of spacetime and investigate its properties. They provide a common language and point of contact between distinct theoretical approaches, including asymptotically safe quantum gravity, causal sets, spin foams, string theory and tensor models. Critical progress has been achieved in several of these approaches over the last few years, calling for a constructive discussion of the state of the art and future directions. In addition, Renormalization Group techniques enable us to zoom out from the microscopic properties of quantum spacetime to macroscopic and observable manifestations of quantum gravity. The last few years have seen major steps in formulating a consistent quantum field theory for gravity and the development of the phenomenonology of quantum gravity, based on these techniques. Thereby, connections to particle physics, cosmology and black-hole physics have been forged, calling for a roadmap to determine the most promising future avenues of research. The aim of the workshop is threefold: first, we aim at bringing together the research community in this area for an in-depth assessment of the state of the art and future directions. Second, we aim at providing ample opportunities for discussions, the brainstorming of new ideas and the formation of new collaborations. Third, we aim to provide a platform that encompasses the research direction of quantum gravity, mathematical physics, particle physics, cosmology and black-hole physics to determine the most promising ideas and directions along which these fields can fruitfully be connected in order to make breakthroughs in our understanding of the fundamental quantum structure of spacetime. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.9. CosmoVerse@Istanbul 2025, Istanbul, Turkey --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28906 Starting: 2025-06-24 to 2025-06-26 Location: Istanbul, Turkey Additional Information: https://indico.itu.edu.tr/event/1/ Contact: cosmoverse.cost[AT]gmail.com Our understanding of the Universe is at a turning point with the predictions of the standard cosmological model and the observations from different surveys are showing tensions in several key areas. The disagreement is expressed in the value of cosmic expansion as well as in the growth of large-scale structure in the Universe. New cosmological surveys, many of which are European, may expose tension in additional areas of the concordance model. The question of cosmological tensions can be confronted in a number of ways. Firstly, survey data needs to be further analyzed for potential systematic uncertainties or biases. Secondly, there have been numerous advances in approaches to data analysis and statistics, some of which provide less dependence on cosmological models to make cosmological parameter estimates. Lastly, there are a plethora of new proposals from fundamental physics which range from novel neutrino physics to dark energy proposals (and others) which may contribute to a solution to the cosmological tensions problem. These represent the three research themes through which cosmological tensions will either be alleviated or resolved. * Observational cosmology and Systematics (cross-correlation of data, systematic effects) * Data analysis (astrostatistics; data science in astronomy; Bayesian analysis; machine learning and artificial intelligence) * Fundamental Physics (challenge of the cosmological hypothesis, dark energy and modified gravity, neutrino physics, dark energy, and dark matter interaction) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.10. CosmoVerseWorkshop@Naples, Naples, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/11/23/cosmoverseworkshopnaples/ Starting: 2025-05-21 to 2025-05-23 Location: Naples, Italy Additional Information: https://agenda.infn.it/event/43058/ Contact: cosmoverse.cost[AT]gmail.com CosmoVerseWorkshop@Naples is the first CosmoVerse workshop and aims to bring together observational cosmologists working in probing systematics and in connecting survey physics with the exploration of fundamental physics. The workshop will provide a forum for discussions on different aspects of observational cosmology and how they may connect with the open question of cosmic tensions. One of the core goals of the CosmoVerse Network is to connect observational cosmologists with data analysts and researchers developing new fundamental physics in order to understand how they may nuance the question of cosmic tensions. This workshop aims to establish a link between the different research areas in observational cosmology with a main focus on possible systematics in recent surveys, and how they connect to the challenges of tensions in cosmological survey data. It will have a format with a limited number of talks, and a strong focus on discussions, as well as time for collaborative work. In order to encourage collaboration and the exchange of concrete ideas, the workshop is being limited to 40 participants. The CosmoVerse Network has held two conferences CosmoVerse@Lisbon and CosmoVerse@Krakow which were held in 2023 and 2025 respectively, and there was also a School held in 2024 called CosmoVerseSchool@Corfu. This workshop is organized within the COST Action initiative CA21136 - Addressing observational tensions in cosmology with systematics and fundamental physics (CosmoVerse). Learn more about CosmoVerse action at https://cosmoversetensions.eu/ The workshop is organized together with Scuola Superiore Meridionale. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.11. XIII Bolyai-Gauss-Lobachevsky conference on Non-Euclidean Geometry in Modern Physics and Mathematics, Saidia, Morocco --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28927 Starting: 2025-05-26 to 2025-05-29 Location: Saidia, Morocco Additional Information: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1464707/ Contact: tiberiu.harko[AT]gmail.com The 13th Bolyai-Gauss-Lobachevsky (BGL) Conference on Non-Euclidean Geometry in Modern Physics and Mathematics will be held in Saidia, Morocco. This meeting follows the earlier ones held in Ukraine, Romania, Hungary, and Belarus. The conference promotes discussion and interaction among researchers in various fields of mathematics and physics, with the main focus on the applications and advances of differential geometry. The conference will feature technical research paper sessions. The main topics covered are, among others, Cosmology, gravitational waves, dark energy, and dark matter, Modified theories of gravity, The Hubble tension: observational results and possible solutions, Recent developments in differential geometry, Quantum gravity and quantum fields in curved spacetimes, Mathematical modeling of physical systems, complex dynamical behaviors, instabilities and chaos, Quantum groups and algebras, deformed quantum systems, Quantum information, Non-Euclidean geometry in particle physics and quantum field theory, and Nuclear matter under extreme conditions. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.12. Geometric Foundations of Gravity 2025, Tartu, Estonia --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/11/30/geometric-foundations-of-gra… Starting: 2025-06-30 to 2025-07-04 Location: Tartu, Estonia Additional Information: http://geomgrav.fi.ut.ee/conf/geomgrav2025/ Contact: geomgrav[AT]ut.ee Geometric Foundations of Gravity 2025 is a conference dedicated to the geometric foundations of gravity theories that will take place on June 06 - July 04, 2025 in Tartu, Estonia. This conference is a continuation of a series of earlier conferences and workshops on the same subject. The theories under discussion include for instance: - Extensions of General Relativity (metric affine gravity, Poincare gauge gravity, scalar/vector/tensor gravity, teleparallel gravity, massive gravity, bi-metric gravity, ...) - Astrophysics in Extended Gravity (black holes, ordinary/neutron/boson/grava stars, gravitational waves, strings, wormholes, binary systems, ...) - Cosmology in Extended Gravity (dynamical system analysis, observations and constraints, dark energy, dark matter, inflation, early universe, galaxies, ...) - Beyond Lorentzian Geometry in Classical and Quantum Gravity (doubly/deformed relativity, standard model extension, Hamilton geometry, Finsler geometry, ...). An up to date list of invited speakers, the registration procedure, participants and all further details can be found on http://geomgrav.fi.ut.ee/conf/geomgrav2025/ The conference is organized by the gravity research group at the Laboratory of Theoretical Physics, Institute of Physics, University of Tartu and collaborators. Sebastian Bahamonde Daniel Blixt Jorge Gigante Valcarcel Maria Jose Guzman Manuel Hohmann Damianos Iosifidis Laur Jarv Sotirios Karamitsos Purnendu Karmakar Tomi Koivisto Christian Pfeifer Margus Saal Aneta Wojna +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Postdoctoral Positions in Gravitational Waves and AI, Nottingham, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/11/03/postdoctoral-positions-in-gr… Deadline: 2024-12-01 Location: Nottingham, UK Additional Information: https://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=SCI410824 Contact: stephen.green2[AT]nottingham.ac.uk The University of Nottingham School of Mathematical Sciences invites applications for two postdoctoral positions in gravitational waves and artificial intelligence. Successful applicants will work under the supervision of Dr. Stephen Green and will be funded by his UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship. The project, titled "AI-Driven Inference for Gravitational Waves: Accelerating Discoveries in Fundamental Physics," focuses on developing state-of-the-art AI tools for fast-and-accurate gravitational wave inference and applying these tools for discoveries in astrophysics, cosmology, gravity, and fundamental physics. Applicants will have the opportunity to contribute to the DINGO package for simulation-based inference of gravitational waves, a collaboration currently involving over 10 researchers across four institutions. Applicants should hold (or be near completion of) a PhD in physics, astronomy, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or related discipline. We welcome applicants with a broad range of expertise, including gravitational waves, machine learning, data analysis, or black hole physics, including those focused on theoretical aspects such as ringdown modeling and analysis. The posts are for three years, starting between 1 April and 1 November 2025. The positions are at the level of Research Fellow, and include ample funds for travel and research. Successful applicants will join the expanding Nottingham Centre of Gravity (NCoG), which unites gravitational physics expertise across the School of Mathematical Sciences and the School of Physics and Astronomy. NCoG is structured around six core pillars: fundamental physics, mathematics, cosmology, relativistic astrophysics, experiment, and data and modeling. The Centre comprises 17 permanent staff, including Dr Miguel Bezares (numerical relativity), Dr Stephen Green, Dr Laura Sberna (gravitational waves, black holes, and environmental effects), and Prof Thomas Sotiriou (gravitational waves, black holes, and alternative theories), as well as typically 7-8 postdocs and 25 students. Staff are active members of the LIGO, LISA, and ET collaborations, providing ample opportunities for international collaboration and impact. We believe that talented and inclusive teams deliver the highest quality research and are seeking applications from high quality candidates who enhance the diversity of our existing team. The School is committed to creating opportunities for people traditionally under-represented in Mathematical Sciences and strives to maintain an environment where people can be their authentic selves. Application process: Interested applicants can access additional information and the application form from the link provided. When completing the form, please upload also a CV, publication list, and research statement, and provide contact information for three references. Note that the application form itself requests four references, so please submit one of them twice (under "current employer" and "professional / academic"). Deadline: 1 December 2024. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Stephen Green. We look forward to your application! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Research Software Engineer position in Machine Learning for Gravitational Waves, Nottingham, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/11/03/research-software-engineer-p… Deadline: 2024-11-28 Location: Nottingham, UK Additional Information: https://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=DTS393924 Contact: stephen.green2[AT]nottingham.ac.uk The University of Nottingham Digital Research Service invites applications for a research software engineer (RSE) position in machine learning for gravitational waves. The post is for two years. The successful applicant will work under the supervision of Dr. Stephen Green and will be funded by his UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship. The project, titled "AI-Driven Inference for Gravitational Waves: Accelerating Discoveries in Fundamental Physics," focuses on developing state-of-the-art AI tools for fast-and-accurate gravitational wave inference and applying these tools for discoveries in astrophysics, cosmology, gravity, and fundamental physics. The RSE will play a crucial role in advancing the DINGO package for simulation-based inference of gravitational waves (https://github.com/dingo-gw/dingo), contributing to a collaboration involving over 10 researchers across four institutions. Additionally, the RSE will have the opportunity to mentor team members in software engineering practices and support the development of strong coding and project management standards. Applicants should hold a postgraduate degree in physics, astronomy, computer science, mathematics, or related discipline. We are looking for an RSE with a background in scientific computing, and knowledge of machine learning for science or gravitational waves is desirable. Successful applicants will join the expanding Nottingham Centre of Gravity (NCoG), which unites gravitational physics expertise across the School of Mathematical Sciences and the School of Physics and Astronomy. NCoG is structured around six core pillars: fundamental physics, mathematics, cosmology, relativistic astrophysics, experiment, and data and modeling. The Centre comprises 17 permanent staff, including Dr Miguel Bezares (numerical relativity), Dr Stephen Green, Dr Laura Sberna (gravitational waves, black holes, and environmental effects), and Prof Thomas Sotiriou (gravitational waves, black holes, and alternative theories), as well as typically 7-8 postdocs and 25 students. Staff are active members of the LIGO, LISA, and ET collaborations, providing ample opportunities for international collaboration and impact. We believe that talented and inclusive teams deliver the highest quality research and are seeking applications from high-quality candidates who enhance the diversity of our existing team. To that end, we welcome and support applicants requiring flexible working arrangements. Application process: Interested applicants can access additional information and the application form from the link provided. Deadline: 28 November 2024. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Stephen Green. We look forward to your application! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Call of interest for ERC-funded positions on gravitational-wave theory, source modeling, and science interpretation, Trieste, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28814 Deadline: 2024-12-20 Location: Trieste, Italy Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29152 Contact: barausse[AT]sissa.it The gravitational-wave physics group at SISSA (Trieste, Italy) invites expressions of interest for several postdoctoral research positions in gravitational-wave theory, source modeling, science interpretation and data analysis, to start in the fall of 2025. The positions will be for two years, with possible extension conditional on satisfactory performance. Successful candidates will join the GWSKy project, which an ERC Synergy Grant has recently funded. We are particularly interested in hiring creative and highly motivated candidates who can work collaboratively and independently in a vibrant, welcoming, and synergistic group. The ERC-funded project called "Making sense of the unexpected in the gravitational-wave sky (GWSky)" is led by PIs Enrico Barausse (SISSA, Trieste, Italy), Zvi Bern (University of California, Los Angeles, US), Alessandra Buonanno (Albert Einstein Institute, Potsdam) and Maarten van de Meent (Niels Bohr Institute, Copenhagen, Denmark). Given the synergistic aspect of the GWSky project, we anticipate that for a few postdoctoral scholars, there will be the opportunity to spend two years at SISSA and the subsequent two years in another node. The aim of the GWSky project is to use gravitational-wave measurements by existing and future observatories on the Earth and in space as precision laboratories for fundamental physics, cosmology, and astrophysics. This includes the current LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA detectors, as well as the future ground-based observatories Cosmic Explorer and Einstein Telescope, and the space-based detector LISA. By leveraging the PIs and their team's expertise, the GWSky project aims to develop a groundbreaking framework capable of solving the highly nonlinear equations of Einstein's General theory of Relativity, creating waveform models with unprecedented accuracy, and translating these results into practical tools for interpreting the data. As a consequence, at SISSA we are looking at candidates in the following research areas: numerical-relativity simulations in General Relativity and alternative theories of gravity; environmental effects for binary systems; tests of General Relativity; gravitational-wave data analysis and machine learning; waveform modeling. Applications should consist of a cover letter, a CV, a publication list, a research statement and three reference letters, and should be received by December 20th to receive full consideration. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Postdoc position in Gravity, Quantum Geometry, and Field Theory group, Okinawa, Japan ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/11/06/postdoc-position-at-oist-gra… Deadline: 2024-12-16 Location: Okinawa, Japan Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29165 Contact: qgqft.oist[AT]gmail.com Applications are invited for apostdocposition 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 2025 or earlier. 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 in the group), and be able to achieve research objectives in a form of publication. 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 2025 (or earlier), renewable up to 3 years in total depending on the performance of the postdoc, and contingent on funding availability (the latter should be expected to be confirmed before the deadline of this application, and accordingly the advertisement will be updated). Compensation The salary is internationally competitive and complemented by allowances as below. We offer an annual base salary for postdoc with a range 4.5M yen - 5.9M yen according to the years from PhD. 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 (29165). The application materials 1, 2, and 3should be compiled in one single pdf fileand should be sent toqgqft.oist(a)gmail.com. Please submit only the reference letters through Academic Jobs Online (29165). Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Reiko Toriumi atqgqft.oist(a)gmail.com. Application deadline The review of the applications will start on 16th December 2024, and will continue until the positions are filled. The applications received by 16th December 2024 are guaranteed full consideration. Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University 1919-1 Tancha, Onna, Kunigami District, Okinawa 904-0495, Japan +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Postdoctoral Fellowship in the HEPCAT Group, Cape Town, South Africa ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28824 Deadline: 2024-12-06 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Additional Information: https://sites.google.com/view/hepcatcoza/opportunities Contact: melissa.largier[AT]uct.ac.za The High Energy Physics, Cosmology and Astrophysics Theory (HEPCAT) group in the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics at the University of Cape Town (UCT) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship starting in 2025. The HEPCAT group was established in 2019 around the South African Research Chair in Physical Cosmology held by Amanda Weltman. Group members conduct research on a wide range of theoretical physics, cosmology and astrophysics problems, with a particular focus on bridging observation and theory. For more information on the activities of the HEPCAT group, see https://sites.google.com/view/hepcatcoza/home. Our faculty members include Amanda Weltman, Marisa Geyer, Shajid Haque, Jeff Murugan and Jonathan Shock. We have active involvement in MeerKAT Large Survey Projects (LSPs) MeerTime and TRAPUM, the HIRAX experiment and IAXO at CERN. There are additional opportunities to perform joint work across all group research areas, including astrophysics, machine learning and theoretical cosmology more broadly. There will also be opportunities to join external collaborations, including work on MeerKAT, IAXO, the SKA and the HIRAX experiment. We will consider candidates with a range of interests related to cosmology, gravity and high energy theory, with an emphasis on research within Fast Radio Burst cosmology/astrophysics, intensity mapping, multi-messenger astrophysics, pulsar timing arrays, transient science, effective field theory, gravitational waves, chameleon gravity and using Machine Learning techniques in physics and astrophysics. Applicants must have a track record of accomplishment and independence in their research. The appointment must comply with the University's approved policies, procedures and practices for the postdoctoral sector, and is subject to the rules and approval of the University of Cape Town and the National Research Foundation of South Africa. The appointment is for two years at the outset, with a possible extension of one year subject to satisfactory progress and NRF approval. A PhD in Physics, Applied Mathematics or Astronomy is required. Postdoctoral experience is a bonus, however the candidate needs to be within 5 years from the date of PhD at the start of the position and may not have held a full-time permanent academic or professional post. Cape Town is an extremely beautiful city, surrounded by natural beauty. With beaches, mountains and forests only a short distance from the city centre and campus, Cape Town offers a perfectly balanced lifestyle. It is a particularly wonderful place to live if you enjoy outdoor activities. The city offers a wonderfully cosmopolitan atmosphere at a relatively low cost of living. The postdoc funding level is R400 000 per annum, tax free. Additional support is available for equipment and travel funding as appropriate. Interested candidates should send a CV, a research proposal (2-3 pages), and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to melissa.largier[AT]uct.ac.za. Please use the following format in the subject line: YOURNAME, Postdoc 2025. Screening of candidates will start in November 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Any queries can be sent to Melissa at melissa.largier[AT]uct.ac.za. The University of Cape Town reserves the right to: * disqualify ineligible, incomplete and/or inappropriate applications * change the conditions of award or to make no awards at all +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Expression of interest for ERC-funded postdoctoral fellow, Copenhagen, Denmark ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/11/09/expression-of-interest-for-e… Deadline: 2024-12-20 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29202 Contact: maarten.meent[AT]nbi.ku.dk The Center of Gravity at the Niels Bohr Institute (NBI) invites expressions of interest for Postdoctoral Fellowships in gravitational-wave theory and solutions to the relativistic 2-body problem. The positions are envisioned for a period of 2 years with possible extension conditional on satisfactory performance. The preferred starting date is Fall 2025. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to guide more junior fellows, teach courses at various levels, participate in outreach activities, and organize international meetings. To receive full consideration, interested candidates should upload the material requested below before December 20th, 2024. The search will remain open until the optimal candidates are found. Successful candidates will join the GWSKy project, funded by an ERC Synergy Grant. We are particularly interested in hiring creative and highly motivated candidates who can work collaboratively and independently in a vibrant, welcoming, and synergistic group. The ERC-funded project called "Making sense of the unexpected in the gravitational-wave sky (GWSky)" is led by PIs Maarten van de Meent (NBI, Copenhagen, Denmark), Enrico Barausse (SISSA, Trieste, Italy), Zvi Bern (University of California, Los Angeles, US), and Alessandra Buonanno (Albert Einstein Institute, Potsdam). Given the synergistic aspect of the GWSky project, we anticipate that there may be the opportunity to spend two years at NBI and the subsequent two years at one of the other GWSKy nodes. The aim of the GWSky project is to use gravitational-wave measurements by existing and future observatories on the Earth and in space as precision laboratories for fundamental physics, cosmology, and astrophysics. This includes the current LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA detectors, as well as the future ground-based observatories Cosmic Explorer and Einstein Telescope, and the space-based detector LISA. By leveraging the PIs and their team's expertise, the GWSky project aims to develop a groundbreaking framework capable of solving the highly nonlinear equations of Einstein's General theory of Relativity, creating waveform models with unprecedented accuracy, and translating these results into practical tools for interpreting the data. At NBI we are primarily looking for candidates in the field of Gravitational Self-Force and its applications to gravitational waveform modelling. While previous experience in this field is desirable, expressions of interest from excellent candidates with relevant related expertise will be considered. The team will be hosted at the Center of Gravity, a new DNRF Center of Excellence located in the historical Niels Bohr Institute premises. This is part of a vigorous expansion at the Niels Bohr Institute into the field of Gravitational Physics, bringing together a number of scientists from several areas of theoretical physics and astrophysics and addressing some of the most burning questions related to gravity. The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes expressions of interest from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background. Postdoctoral Fellows at the University of Copenhagen receive a competitive salary (including pension) and funds for travel and computing. Generous parental leave, state-subsidized childcare, vacation, and full medical care are provided to employees in Denmark. A favorable tax scheme is generally granted to international researchers. Those interested in potential positions at the other nodes of GWSky may apply directly at the following the links: 1. Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics, Potsdam, Germany: https://www.aei.mpg.de/1194154/postdoc-phd-gwsky-2025 2. SISSA, Trieste, Italy: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29152 3. University of California, Los Angeles, USA: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29157 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. ERC-funded positions on gravitational-wave theory, source modeling, and science interpretation, Potsdam, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/11/09/erc-funded-positions-on-grav… Deadline: 2024-12-06 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://www.aei.mpg.de/1194154/postdoc-phd-gwsky-2025 Contact: acr-jobs[AT]aei.mpg.de The "Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity" (ACR) department at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute, AEI) in Potsdam announces the opening of several Ph.D. students and postdoctoral appointments in gravitational-wave theory, source modeling, and science interpretation. Successful candidates will join the GWSky project, which an ERC Synergy Grant has recently funded. We are particularly interested in hiring creative and highly motivated candidates who can work collaboratively and independently in a vibrant, welcoming, and synergistic group. The ERC-funded project called "Making sense of the unexpected in the gravitational-wave sky (GWSky)" is led by PIs Alessandra Buonanno, head of the ACR department, Enrico Barausse (SISSA, Trieste, Italy), Zvi Bern (University of California, Los Angeles, US), and Maarten van de Meent (Niels Bohr Institute, Copenhagen, Denmark). The aim of the GWSky project is to use gravitational-wave measurements by existing and future observatories on the Earth and in space as precision laboratories for fundamental physics, cosmology, and astrophysics. This includes the current LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA detectors, as well as the future ground-based observatories Cosmic Explorer and Einstein Telescope, and the space-based detector LISA. Leveraging on the expertise of the PIs and their groups, the GWSky project will develop a groundbreaking framework capable of solving the highly nonlinear equations by Einstein's General theory of Relativity, creating waveform models with unprecedented accuracy, and translating these results into practical tools for interpreting the data. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline for full consideration is December 6th, 2024. The anticipated start date of the positions is Fall 2025. Applications will be considered until all positions are filled. The complete announcement and instructions how to apply can be found here: https://www.aei.mpg.de/1194154/postdoc-phd-gwsky-2025 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Postdoctoral position in nonperturbative quantum gravity, Erlangen, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/11/11/postdoctoral-position-in-non… Deadline: 2024-12-09 Location: Erlangen, Germany Additional Information: https://www.gravity.physik.fau.de Contact: application[AT]gravity.fau.de In autumn 2025, at least one postdoctoral position in the field of non-perturbative quantum gravity, including mathematical foundations, quantum cosmology, quantum black holes, numerical quantum gravity and quantum gravity phenomenology as well as topics in quantum foundations and quantum information relevant for quantum gravity is expected to be available at the Institute for Quantum Gravity (IQG) (Chair for Theoretical Physics III) of the Friedrich Alexander Universitaet Erlangen-Nuernberg (FAU) in Germany. The position is for two years with a possibility of extension for one additional year, depending on funding and performance. In exceptional cases, a five year contract may be negotiable. Salaries depend on seniority and follow the collective wage agreement for scientific employees in Germany (TV-L). Current staff of the IQG includes professors Kristina Giesel, Hanno Sahlmann and Thomas Thiemann (Chair), Heisenberg fellow Wolfgang Wieland, postdocs Renata Ferrero, Hongguang Liu, and Cong Zhang, as well as 9 PhD and 6 master and 3 bachelor students. Former institute members and Humboldt Fellows, professors Jonathan Engle and Muxin Han (Florida Atlantic University) hold affiliate positions at the institute. Further affiliates are professors Wojciech Kaminski (University of Warsaw) and Parampreet Singh (Louisiana State University). The IQG is part of the Erlangen Centre for Astroparticle Physics (ECAP) which has a strong expertise in experimental astroparticle physics. The IQG also fosters strong links with the Department of Mathematics in Erlangen. The IQG benefits from continuous exchange with the excellence cluster 'Origins' in Munich, especially with the groups working on (quantum) cosmology. Finally, the IQG is in close contact with a network of international research centres focussing on quantum gravity, such as the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, Canada, the Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos in State College, Pennsylvania, USA; Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Institute for Theoretical Physics in Marseille, France; Instituto de Estructura de la Materia, CSIC and Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain; Institute for Theoretical Physics in Warsaw, Poland and Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China. Applicants must have a PhD in physics or mathematics and should have prior research experience in quantum gravity. The following list of material should be uploaded in one pdf- or zip file, with the applicant's last name as file name, using the application form at https://www.umfrageonline.com/s/vzthzdk . 1. Curriculum vitae. 2. Research proposal including a summary of previous work and plans for future projects. 3. Teaching experience (if applicable). 4. List of seminars and conferences attended, detailing talks given (if applicable). 5. List of publications. In addition we ask for three letters of recommendation, which should also be uploaded by the referees before the deadline via the application form at https://www.umfrageonline.com/s/rerrxqc . Referees are kindly asked to use the last name of the applicant as the filename. Recommendation letters sent by email will not be accepted. Applications will be reviewed starting December 9, 2024 (deadline) but later applications may be considered until the position is filled. The starting date of the position is normally Oct. 1st 2025 but there is some flexibility. For further information about the Department of Physics and the Institute please visit: https://www.physik.nat.fau.de/ and www.gravity.physik.fau.de . For further information about the position please send an inquiry to application[AT]gravity.fau.de . +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Director position at the MPI for Gravitational Physics in third generation ground-based GW observatories, Hannover, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/11/11/nominations-sought-for-the-p… Deadline: 2025-01-15 Location: Hannover, Germany Additional Information: https://www.aei.mpg.de/1196299/nominations-director-hannover-3g-gw-observat… Contact: director-search-ET-CE[AT]aei.mpg.de The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute, AEI) has an opening for a director and scientific member of the Max Planck Society who should lead our experimental work towards the development of third generation ground-based gravitational wave observatories such as the Einstein Telescope and/or the Cosmic Explorer. We expect the new director to bring new expertise to the AEI and create a department which either builds on already existing efforts and/or develops new research areas that complement the existing ones at the AEI in Hannover and Potsdam. The new director will be based at the AEI in Hannover. Max Planck Directors are international leaders in their respective field, pursue an ambitious research agenda within their groups, and lead the institute jointly with their director colleagues. Directors enjoy academic freedom and benefit from a diverse, international, excellent research environment, outstanding infrastructure, and long-term scientific funding. The Max Planck Society seeks to achieve gender equality and diversity and is particularly interested in appointing excellent woman scientists. The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages nominations of such qualified individuals. Please send nominations of suitable candidates, including rising stars, to director-search-ET-CE[AT]aei.mpg.de by 15 January 2025. Self-nominations are not accepted. Nominations must include a short description (1 page) of the nominee's background and most significant scientific accomplishments. All nominations will be treated confidentially. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. Director position at the MPI for Gravitational Physics in observational areas: astrophysics, cosmology, etc., Hannover, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/11/11/nominations-sought-for-the-p… Deadline: 2025-01-15 Location: Hannover, Germany Additional Information: https://www.aei.mpg.de/1196313/nominations-director-hannover-mma-ap-cos-dm-… Contact: director-search-astro[AT]aei.mpg.de The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute, AEI) has an opening for a director and scientific member of the Max Planck Society working in one or more of the following observational areas: multi-messenger astronomy, astrophysics, cosmology, dark matter, dark energy, and gravity. We expect the new director to bring new expertise at the AEI and create a department that spans research areas that complement the existing ones at the AEI in Hannover and Potsdam. The new director will be based at the AEI in Hannover. Max Planck Directors are international leaders in their respective field, pursue an ambitious research agenda within their groups, and lead the institute jointly with their director colleagues. Directors enjoy academic freedom and benefit from a diverse, international, excellent research environment, outstanding infrastructure, and long-term scientific funding. The Max Planck Society seeks to achieve gender equality and diversity and is particularly interested in appointing excellent woman scientists. The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages nominations of such qualified individuals. Please send nominations of suitable candidates, including rising stars, to director-search-astro[AT]aei.mpg.de by 15 January 2025. Self-nominations are not accepted. Nominations must include a short description (1 page) of the nominee's background and most significant scientific accomplishments. All nominations will be treated confidentially. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. Postdoctoral position in theoretical gravitational physics, Prague, Czechia ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28871 Deadline: 2025-01-10 Location: Prague, Czechia Additional Information: https://cuni.cz/UKEN-1573.html?&pracid=202501-PD-MFF-UTF-097 Contact: positions[AT]matfyz.cuni.cz The Institute of Theoretical Physics at Charles University, Prague, invites applications for a postdoctoral position in general relativity and modified theories of gravity within Dr. Ivan Kolar's research group. This position is funded by the Charles University PRIMUS grant "Spacetimes and Fields in Higher-Derivative Theories" (PRIMUS/23/SCI/005). Research areas include higher-derivative gravity, exact solutions (e.g., black holes), spacetime symmetries, and algebraic classification. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in theoretical or mathematical physics with a strong background in general relativity. Familiarity with computational tools such as xAct/Mathematica is advantageous. Expected Start Date: March 01, 2025, or negotiable Duration of Contract: 2 years Application Submission Deadline: January 10, 2025 at 23:59 CET Documents Required for the Application: - structured CV - education credentials, proof of academic degrees, and ranks - list of scientific and publication activity - motivation letter - two letters of recommendation See the attached link for more details on the position and application instructions. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12. Postdoctoral positions in relativistic/computational astrophysics, Shanghai, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/11/13/postdoctoral-positions-in-re… Deadline: 2024-12-15 Location: Shanghai, China Additional Information: https://cosimobambi.github.io Contact: bambi[AT]fudan.edu.cn The high energy astrophysics group at Fudan University (Shanghai, China) invites applications for two postdoctoral positions to work on the development of astrophysical models for black holes. Applicants should be familiar with relativistic astrophysics, have good coding skills, and be under 35 (which is a requirement for all postdoctoral positions in China). Preference will be given to candidates with a recent PhD degree. The appointment is initially for 2 years. Applications received by December 15 will receive full consideration but applications will be reviewed until the positions have not been accepted. Interested candidates should send standard application material (CV, publication list, and any additional material that can be useful for the selection process) to: Prof. Cosimo Bambi E-mail: bambi[AT]fudan.edu.cn Please arrange at least two recommendation letters to be sent separately by the references to the same email address. More details on our research group can be found on the group webpage (see external link above). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.13. Heising-Simons Fellowships in Quantum Gravity, (several locations) ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/11/13/heising-simons-fellowships-i… Deadline: 2024-12-01 Location: Caltech; UC Santa Barbara; U of Arizona; U of Amsterdam Additional Information: http://www.qurios.caltech.edu Contact: giddings[AT]ucsb.edu The Heising-Simons Collaboration on "Observational Signatures of Quantum Gravity" invites postdoctoral applications for up to five Heising-Simons Fellows in Quantum Gravity, to begin around September 1, 2025. The goal of this collaboration is to bring together theorists from diverse backgrounds to develop theoretically well-founded proposals of quantum gravity and explore their possible observational signatures. This Collaboration brings together diverse faculty at four Hub institutions: Yanbei Chen (Caltech) Ben Freivogel (University of Amsterdam) Steve Giddings (University of California, Santa Barbara) Cynthia Keeler (Arizona State University) Maulik Parikh (Arizona State University) Erik Verlinde (University of Amsterdam) Kathryn Zurek (Caltech). The ideal candidate will have technical skills to work in gravity and will be interested in exploring new questions related to possible observability of quantum effects in gravity. Please apply by Dec. 1 to the relevant job listings on academicjobsonline.org (Caltech for US hub institutions; or Amsterdam). More information and links can be found at the link below. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.14. Postdoctoral Researcher in Experimental Neutrino Physics, Lawrence, KS, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28884 Deadline: 2024-12-10 Location: Lawrence, Kansas, USA Additional Information: https://employment.ku.edu/staff/29348BR Contact: mbbrunetti[AT]ku.edu We are inviting applications for a postdoctoral researcher or research associate in experimental neutrino physics with the University of Kansas beginning as early as January 8, 2025. The successful candidate will work with the Experimental Neutrino Physics group on the development of event reconstruction techniques and on physics data analysis at the DUNE experiment and the Fermilab SBN program. Candidates with relevant physics and computing interests and experience are sought. The newly created University of Kansas Experimental Neutrino Physics group is pursuing an exciting research program focused on the DUNE and SBN experiments. The primary group activity is the development of techniques to reconstruct the distinctive signatures produced by neutrino interactions and BSM processes in LArTPCs, including leveraging new machine learning approaches, within the Pandora reconstruction framework. The group also expects to be significantly involved in physics analysis at both SBN and DUNE, including the flagship oscillation analyses. Among group members there is also expertise and interest in BSM theory, phenomenology and simulation. The successful candidate is expected to take a leadership role in advancing the group's research program, interacting with and mentoring students, and presenting at international meetings and conferences. The person may be stationed at Fermilab, in Chicago, Illinois or at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. For more information and to apply go to: https://employment.ku.edu/staff/29348BR. Initial review of applications will begin December 10, 2024 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants has been identified. Inquiries can be made by email to mbbrunetti[AT]ku.edu . Candidates should arrange for at least three recommendation letters to be sent to mbbrunetti[AT]ku.edu. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.15. Postdoctoral positions in Quantum Algorithms for Gravitational Wave Data Analysis, Glasgow, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28899 Deadline: 2024-12-05 Location: Glasgow, UK Additional Information: https://my.corehr.com/pls/uogrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=159… Contact: christopher.messenger[AT]glasgow.ac.uk You will contribute, and at grade 7 or 8 make a leading contribution, to the project Quantum Algorithms for Gravitational Wave Data Analysis working with Prof Sarah Croke, Dr Fiona Speirits and Dr Chris Messenger. This is an interdisciplinary project, a collaboration between the Quantum Theory group and the Institute for Gravitational Research at the University of Glasgow. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of the research project and will have opportunities to develop new research directions in this emerging area; will contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and presentations; and as appropriate to career stage, will work with and mentor PhD students, and assist with managing the project. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.16. Expression of interest for ERC-funded PhD position, Copenhagen, Denmark ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/11/19/expression-of-interest-for-e… Deadline: 2024-12-31 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29282 Contact: maarten.meent(a)nbi.ku.dk The Center of Gravity at the Niels Bohr Institute (NBI) invites expressions of interest for a PhD fellowship in gravitational-wave theory and solutions to the relativistic 2-body problem under the supervision of Maarten van de Meent. The preferred starting date is Fall 2025. To receive full consideration, interested candidates should upload the material requested below before December 31st, 2024. The search will remain open until the optimal candidates are found. Successful candidates will join the GWSKy project, funded by an ERC Synergy Grant. We are particularly interested in hiring creative and highly motivated candidates who can work collaboratively in a vibrant, welcoming, and synergistic group. The ERC-funded project called "Making sense of the unexpected in the gravitational-wave sky (GWSky)" is led by PIs Maarten van de Meent (NBI, Copenhagen, Denmark), Enrico Barausse (SISSA, Trieste, Italy), Zvi Bern (University of California, Los Angeles, US), and Alessandra Buonanno (Albert Einstein Institute, Potsdam). Given the synergistic aspect of the GWSky project, we anticipate the possibility of PhD students having a co-supervisor at one of the other nodes, and for them having the opportunity to have extended visits there. The aim of the GWSky project is to use gravitational-wave measurements by existing and future observatories on the Earth and in space as precision laboratories for fundamental physics, cosmology, and astrophysics. This includes the current LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA detectors, as well as the future ground-based observatories Cosmic Explorer and Einstein Telescope, and the space-based detector LISA. By leveraging the PIs and their team's expertise, the GWSky project aims to develop a groundbreaking framework capable of solving the highly nonlinear equations of Einstein's General theory of Relativity, creating waveform models with unprecedented accuracy, and translating these results into practical tools for interpreting the data. Possible topics include: development of gravitational self-force methods at second order in the mass-ratio; incorporation of environmental and/or beyond GR effects in the self-force formalism; and utilization of self-force data to enhance effective-one-body waveform models. The team will be hosted at the Center of Gravity, a new DNRF Center of Excellence located in the historical Niels Bohr Institute premises. This is part of a vigorous expansion at the Niels Bohr Institute into the field of Gravitational Physics, bringing together a number of scientists from several areas of theoretical physics and astrophysics and addressing some of the most burning questions related to gravity. The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes expressions of interest from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background. PhD students at the University of Copenhagen receive a competitive salary (including pension) and funds for travel and computing. Generous parental leave, state-subsidized childcare, vacation, and full medical care are provided to employees in Denmark. For any inquiries, kindly send an email to Maarten.Meent[AT]nbi.ku.dk, with email subject "PhD Fellowship in Gravitational Self-Force" Expressions of interest can be filed here: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29282 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.17. Postdoctoral position in Theoretical Physics, Lethbridge, Canada ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28909 Deadline: 2025-01-10 Location: Lethbridge, Canada Additional Information: https://inspirehep.net/jobs/2848242 Contact: heliudson_bernardo[AT]brown.edu Applications are invited from qualified candidates for a postdoctoral researcher position in Theoretical Physics in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Lethbridge, Canada. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Physics with a strong research record and research proposal. Areas that will be considered include Quantum Theory, Quantum Gravity, Cosmology, Gravitational Waves, and related research fields. The successful candidate is expected to start in September 2025. The position is supported in collaboration with the newly established Quantum Horizons Alberta Lethbridge node (QHA-Lethbridge). Lethbridge is a vibrant city in the province of Alberta, Canada, with excellent cultural and recreational opportunities, close to Calgary and the Rocky Mountains. How to Apply: Interested candidates should send a cover letter, CV, and research proposal, and arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted to the indicated contact address. Deadline: Complete applications will be reviewed by 10 January 2025 or until the position is filled, whichever is earlier. University of Lethbridge is committed to diversity and equity in employment, and strongly encourages members of traditionally underrepresented groups to apply. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.18. Graduate student opportunities in Theoretical Physics, Lethbridge, Canada ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28910 Deadline: 2025-01-10 Location: Lethbridge, Canada Additional Information: https://inspirehep.net/jobs/2848249 Contact: heliudson_bernardo[AT]brown.edu Applications are invited from students interested in doing M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics at the Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, under the supervision of Dr. Heliudson Bernardo, starting in the Fall 2025 program. Potential research topics include Cosmology, Quantum Gravity Theory and Phenomenology, Physics in Curved Spacetimes, and Foundations of Quantum Mechanics. Applicants for the M.Sc. position must have a B.Sc. and those for the Ph.D. position must have an M.Sc. or equivalent in Physics/Theoretical Physics, and have a strong background in fundamental areas, including General Relativity and basic Quantum Field Theory. Knowledge of advanced topics in Theoretical Physics and familiarity with computational software and programming will be an asset. Please send your Statement of Purpose, CV, and Transcripts (scanned/electronic copies are fine), and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to the contact address below. Complete applications will be reviewed until January 10, 2025 or until the position is filled, whichever is earlier. Graduate students are supported by a combination of teaching and research assistantships and scholarships which is generally sufficient to cover tuition and living expenses. Information about the department, research areas, and its graduate program can be found at http://www.uleth.ca/artsci/physics-astronomy http://www.uleth.ca/artsci/physics-astronomy/meet-our-faculty-staff http://www.uleth.ca/graduatestudies/ The University of Lethbridge is committed to diversity and equity in employment, and strongly encourages members of traditionally underrepresented groups to apply. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.19. Faculty Appointment in Particle Theory, Quantum Field Theory, Mathematical Physics, and/or Fundamental Aspects of Gravity, Baltimore, MD, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28926 Deadline: 2024-12-15 Location: Baltimore, MD, USA Additional Information: http://apply.interfolio.com/156780 Contact: dsmee[AT]jhu.edu The Department of Physics and Astronomy of the Johns Hopkins University invites applications for a faculty appointment in particle theory, quantum field theory, mathematical physics, and/or fundamental aspects of gravity. This is an open-rank search, and candidates will be considered for appointment both at the assistant professor level and at higher ranks, as appropriate. The successful candidates will be expected to maintain an active research program and to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The expected academic base salary range for Assistant Professors is: $110,000 - 144,500. The expected academic base salary range for Associate Professors is: $131,500 - 201,000. The expected academic base salary range for Full Professors is: $156,500 - 316,000. The referenced salary ranges are based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will be based on factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate - e.g., years in rank, training, field, discipline, other work experience, and other similar factors; geographic location; internal equity; external market conditions; and other factors as reasonably determined by the University. Consideration of applications will begin on December 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Johns Hopkins University is committed to the active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected groups. Consistent with the University's goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will assess the comprehensive qualifications of each applicant. The Department of Physics and Astronomy in particular is committed to hiring candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Qualifications: Ph.D Application Instructions Applicants should submit application materials via Interfolio to http://apply.interfolio.com/156780. Materials should include a letter expressing interest, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a teaching statement, and a short description of research plans, as well as a statement describing efforts (past, present, or future) to encourage diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Applicants who wish to be considered at the level of Assistant Professor should have three letters of recommendation submitted on their behalf to the same webpage. If you have questions concerning Interfolio, please call (877) 977-8807 or email help[AT]interfolio.com. You may also contact Deirdre Smee at (410) 516-0414 or dsmee[AT]jhu.edu. If you have questions about the search please contact the chair of the search committee, Marc Kamionkowski (kamion(a)jhu.edu). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.20. PhD opportunities at ICE-CSIC - La Caixa Doctoral INPhINIT Incoming fellowship, Barcelona, Spain ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/11/30/phd-opportunities-at-ice-csi… Deadline: 2025-01-23 Location: Barcelona, Spain Additional Information: https://lacaixafoundation.org/en/doctoral-inphinit-fellowships-incoming-call Contact: carlos.f.sopuerta[AT]csic.es Dear colleagues, we would like to bring to you attention the possibility of pursuing a PhD in gravitational wave physics at the Institute of Space Sciences (ICE-CSIC) in Barcelona [see a description below] through the: Doctoral INPhINIT Incoming fellowship program of the LaCaixa Foundation Candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Spain for more than twelve months in the three years immediately preceding the closing date of the call. The ICE-CSIC, as a research centre accredited with the Spanish Seal of Excellence Maria de Maeztu will support applications of interested candidates to work in any aspect of gravitational wave astronomy, from instrumentation to theory. ICE members participate in LISA, LVK, and ET. Deadline: 23 January 2025, at 2 pm CET Contact: Carlos F. Sopuerta (carlos.f.sopuerta[AT]csic.es), Sascha Husa (sascha.husa[AT]csic.es), Miquel Nofrarias (nofrarias[AT]ice.csic.es) MORE INFORMATION https://lacaixafoundation.org/en/doctoral-inphinit-fellowships-incoming-call ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Institute of Space Sciences (ICE-CSIC) is part of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and is affiliated with the Institut d'Estudis Espacials de Catalunya (IEEC). Officially created in 2008, ICE engages in theoretical and observational research across disciplines, including fundamental physics, astrophysics, planetary and Earth sciences. The institute also develops theoretical models, as well as instrumentation and technology for space and ground-based missions and experiments. ICE has about 120 members, two departments (Astrophysics and Planetary Sciences, and Cosmology and Fundamental Physics) and an Advanced Engineering Unit running 7 laboratories. The Institute has obtained the Maria de Maeztu seal of excellence, awarded by the Spanish State Research Agency for the period 2022 - 2025. ICE has significant involvement in more than a dozen space missions, in particular LISA, Euclid, as well as ground-based experiments like CTA, DES, DESI, ET. ICE is located in a modern building on the Campus of the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona in Bellaterra, just outside Barcelona. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.21. Postdoctoral positions within the Network for Neutrinos, Nuclear Astrophysics, and Symmetries (N3AS), multiple sites, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28944 Deadline: 2024-12-16 Location: multiple sites, USA Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28699 Contact: francois.foucart[AT]unh.edu The NSF Physics Frontier Center Network for Neutrinos, Nuclear Astrophysics, and Symmetries (N3AS) intends to make three postdoctoral Fellow appointments for positions starting in fall 2025. N3AS is a multi-institutional collaboration linking thirteen partners: UC Berkeley, UC San Diego, U. Kentucky, Los Alamos National Laboratory, U. Minnesota, U. of New Hampshire, North Carolina State U., Northwestern U., Notre Dame U., Ohio U., Pennsylvania State U., U. Washington, and U. Wisconsin. N3AS research focuses on theoretical issues in multi-messenger astrophysics. Topics include dark matter, dense matter, neutrino physics, nucleosynthesis, neutron stars and their mergers, supernovae, and associated gravitational wave physics. N3AS interests also include fundamental symmetries and weak interactions. N3AS provides a unique multi-disciplinary environment for postdoctoral Fellows to address fundamental questions in astrophysics, cosmology, nuclear physics, and particle physics. All N3AS appointments are made through UC Berkeley. N3AS postdocs spend their first two years at one of the N3AS institutions. This year the available host institutions are U. Kentucky, Los Alamos National Laboratory, U. Minnesota, North Carolina State U., Northwestern U., Ohio U., and U. Wisconsin. At the start of year three, contingent on satisfactory progress and continued funding of N3AS, N3AS Fellows can continue their appointments at a second Network institution of their choice. Fellow salaries depend on experience, but begin at $76K for new PhDs. N3AS provides a generous allowance to enable travel to other N3AS institutions and to support collaborative research, as well as a relocation allowance. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. In memoriam of Jerzy Lewandowski ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/11/07/in-memoriam-of-jerzy-lewando… Additional Information: https://remembr.com/en/jerzy.lewandowski Jerzy "Jurek" Lewandowski, born September 15, 1959, passed away in Warsaw, Poland, on October 8, 2024 at the age of 65. With over 200 influential manuscripts, he was regarded as one of the main pioneers of the loop quantum gravity approach to quantum gravity and an important expert on general relativity. He held the chair formerly occupied by Leopold Infeld and Andrzej Trautman at the University of Warsaw, highlighting his standing as a towering figure in both classical and quantum aspects of gravitational physics in Poland. Jurek's PhD work explored geometric aspects of gauge theories and various features of the Cauchy-Riemann spaces. He completed his doctoral degree in 1989 with Andrzej Trautman on the "Applications of Cauchy Riemannian Geometry to the Study of Gravitational Fields". Jurek then moved to Syracuse University as a postdoc on a Fulbright Fellowship to work with Abhay Ashtekar, where they started a long-term collaboration resulting in about 20 seminal papers of which four have more than 500 citations each. One of these papers -- a status report on loop quantum gravity, written two decades ago -- is still considered to be one of the most useful reference for students and experts in the field. At Syracuse, Jurek worked on several foundational papers on quantum Riemannian geometry underlying loop quantum gravity. These papers paved the path to many further developments, including precise definitions and detailed properties of the area and volume operators introduced independently by Carlo Rovelli and Lee Smolin, and eventually the Hamiltonian for the theory proposed by Thomas Thiemann. In addition, Jurek made key contributions to other areas of classical and quantum gravity. These include the development of the theory of quasilocal horizons that have by now largely supplanted event horizons, especially in numerical relativity; the Cauchy-Riemann structures and their relation to twistor theory; foundations of loop quantum cosmology; loop quantization of black hole spacetimes, and extensions of spin-foam models that provide a non-perturbative path integral approach to quantum gravity. He was awarded the prestigious Humboldt Research Award by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, recognizing internationally leading researchers of their respective fields, which he used to enhance collaborations with the gravity group at the Friedrich-Alexander-University in Erlangen and with other groups in Germany. He also held a prestigious Visiting Research Professor position at the Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos at Penn State for over two decades. Jurek was elected fellow of the International Society on General Relativity and Gravitation in 2016. He played a key role in the creation of the Polish Society on General Relativity and Gravitation and served as its founding president. He was also instrumental in bringing the triennial International Conference on Relativity and Gravitation GR20 and the 10th Edoardo Amaldi Conference on Gravitational Waves to Warsaw in 2013. He was the mentor of a large number of undergraduate and graduate students and postdocs who have since become influential researchers in the field. With his heartfelt manner, his outstanding achievements, and his curiosity and openness to discussions, he was a great and inspiring figure, especially for young researchers. His humility and modesty touched many in the field. He was known to go an extra mile to help his students, postdocs and friends. He dealt with the indignities of being taller than most with grace. For example, he suffered in intercontinental travel, but nevertheless traveled extensively to forge connections and friendships with his colleagues all over the world. An avid skier, he organized conferences and schools at ski resorts in Zakopane, Poland and Tux, Austria that inspired especially the younger researchers over decades. It was common to see him discuss physics passionately with participants late into the night after a day of lectures and skiing. He is survived by his wife Elzbieta and his son Pawel. We will all miss his enthusiasm, energy, spirit of exploration and his characteristic sense of humor. Abhay Ashtekar (PennState, Perimeter Institute), Kristina Giesel, Hanno Sahlmann (Friedrich-Alexander-Universitaet Erlangen-Nuernberg (FAU)), Carlo Rovelli (Aix Marseille U, Perimeter Institute, Santa Fe Institute), Jorge Pullin, and Parampreet Singh (LSU) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. GRG Golden Oldie: On the motion of spinning particles in general relativity by Jean-Marie Souriau (1970) ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28882 Additional Information: https://link.springer.com/collections/ibdhihefdh The Golden Oldies series of the journal General Relativity and Gravitation reprints important papers in general relativity theory that were published 30 or more years ago and are either hard to get hold of, or were originally printed in a language other than English. The latest work has been published on 21 October 2024: Jean-Marie Souriau. On the motion of spinning particles in general relativity. Gen Relativ Gravit 56, 128 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10714-024-03295-9 An editorial note by Thibault Damour and a a brief biography byPatrick Iglesias-Zemmour are available at https://doi.org/10.1007/s10714-024-03294-w ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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