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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. First International Quantum Horizons Symposium, Banff, Canada 1.2. 4th MaNiTou Summer School on Gravitational Waves, Marseille, France 1.3. Petnica Summer Institute 2025: Summer School on Gravitational Waves, Valjevo, Serbia 1.4. Petnica Summer Institute 2025: Summer School on String Theory, Valjevo, Serbia 1.5. 33rd Texas Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics, Tempe, AZ, USA 1.6. Recent Progress on Black Hole Spin Measurements Across the EM and GW Spectrum, Winston-Salem, NC, USA 1.7. Spacetime Matters Conference, Utrecht, The Netherlands 1.8. Utrecht Philosophy of Astronomy and Cosmology Conference, Utrecht, The Netherlands 1.9. NP3M 2025 Summer School, Bloomington, IN, USA 1.10. The Cosmic Dawn, Cargese, France 1.11. CosmoFONDUE: Cosmological Fundamental Observables and Novel Discoveries in Universe Evolution, Geneva, Switzerland 1.12. LXXV International Conference "NUCLEUS - 2025", St. Petersburg, Russia 1.13. Fourth Hermann Minkowski Meeting on the Foundations of Spacetime Physics, Albena, Bulgaria 1.14. Physics Latam: General Relativity and Cosmology Course (online) 1.15. 35th Midwest Relativity Meeting and EricFest, Guelph, Canada 1.16. 2025 North American Einstein Toolkit Workshop, Austin TX, USA 2. Jobs 2.1. Postdoctoral Position in GW and EOS modeling, Caen, France 2.2. Postdoctoral position in gravitational wave data analysis, Toulouse, France 2.3. Postdoctoral positions in Gravitational Wave Physics, Palma de Mallorca, Spain 2.4. Assistant Professor in Physics, Guelph and Waterloo, Ontario, Canada 2.5. Associate Professor or Professor of Mathematical Sciences, Southampton, UK 2.6. Dennis Sciama Research Fellowship, Portsmouth, UK 2.7. Senior Lecturer in Data Science with Astrophysics, Cosmology and/or Gravitation, Portsmouth, UK 3. News 3.1. AIslands 2025: Bute 3.2. Save the date for CHEOPS Guest Observers 6th Announcement of Opportunity ! 3.3. 28th Capra Meeting on Radiation Reaction in General Relativity, Southampton, UK (2nd announcement) 3.4. Living Reviews in Relativity: "Gravitational-wave tests of general relativity with ground-based detectors and pulsar-timing arrays" ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. First International Quantum Horizons Symposium, Banff, Canada --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29281 Starting: 2025-08-20 to 2025-08-22 Location: Banff, Canada Additional Information: https://www.quantumhorizonsab.ca/fiqh-symposium Contact: saurya.das[AT]uleth.ca We are delighted to invite you to join and present a poster to the First International Quantum Horizons Symposium (https://www.quantumhorizonsab.ca/fiqh-symposium/) which will be hosted in the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity between the 20th and 22nd of August, 2025. Early bird registration valid until April 30, 2025. Register NOW with an early bird discount ($500)! Registration closes on Saturday, July 12, 2025 (before 12 noon MST). The number of participants is limited, so the effective closing date may be earlier. Together with the invited talks, we anticipate a stimulating venue for future research directions. Both the registration and the number of posters is limited so please sign up as soon as possible. Please feel free to forward this email widely! For inquiries, please contact Frank Marsiglio (fm3[AT]ualberta.ca) or Christian Pak, Coordinator of the Symposium (christianpak[AT]ualberta.ca), or anyone on the Organizing Committee. With warm regards, Organizing Committee First International Quantum Horizons Symposium University of Alberta, Frank Marsiglio (Chair), Igor Boettcher University of Calgary, Dennis Salahub, Carlo Maria Scandolo, Aninda Sinha University of Lethbridge, Saurya Das, Daya Gaur +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. 4th MaNiTou Summer School on Gravitational Waves, Marseille, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29293 Starting: 2025-06-30 to 2025-07-05 Location: Marseille, France Additional Information: https://indico.in2p3.fr/event/33340/ Contact: manitou2025[AT]cppm.in2p3.fr Registration to the 4th edition of the MaNiTou Summer School on Gravitational Waves is now open for registration until April 6th, 2025. Please note that the school offers accommodation free of charge for up to 50 master and PhD students. Date: June 30th - July 5th, 2025. Location: Aix Marseille Univ. Faculty of Sciences, Luminy Campus - Marseille, France Registration: open until April 6th limited to about 80 to 90 participants Topics: The school will cover the emerging field of gravitational wave detection and of its scientific exploitation. The goal of the school is to provide the students with a solid introduction to most aspects of this interdisciplinary field in fast expansion. Target audience: The school is open primarily to Master and PhD students, and also to young (and not so young) scientists who would like to get better acquainted with gravitational waves. Practical information: There is no registration fee to participate to the school, but attendance is limited to about 80 participants. The School will provide coffee breaks and lunches for all participants. Dinners, travel and accommodation expenses are not covered, however accommodation free of charge will be provided for a selected number of up to 50 master and PhD students. Please note that the school being labelled as "Ecole Thematique CNRS", for CNRS employees, travel and stay expenses will be covered by the CNRS "Formation Permanente". TEACHERS AND COURSES Quentin Baghi - AstroParticule et Cosmologie (APC), Paris Space-based GW detectors: LISA Oualid Chaibi - Artemis, Observatoire de la Cote d'Azur, Nice Ground-based GW interferometers and current observations Francesca Gulminelli - Laboratoire de physique corpusculaire (LPC), Caen GWs and nuclear physics Natalia Korsakova - AstroParticule et Cosmologie (APC), Paris Introduction to AI technique and AI applications to GWs Astrid Lamberts - Artemis et Lagrange, Observatoire de la Cote d'Azur, Nice Astrophysics of GW sources Frederique Marion - Laboratoire d'Annecy de Physique des Particules (LAPP), Annecy Introduction to GW data analysis Sylvain Marsat - Laboratoire des 2 infinis - Toulouse (L2IT), Toulouse Hands on GW data analysis Simone Mastrogiovanni - Italian Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN), Rome Cosmology with GWs Joseph Romano - University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA Panorama of GW sources PTA science and stochastic background analysis Mairi Sakellariadou - King's College London, London Fundamental physics with GWs Simone Speziale - Centre de Physique Theorique (CPT), Marseille GW Theory SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE - Marie-Anne BIZOUARD (OCA/ARTEMIS) - Nelson CHRISTENSEN (OCA/ARTEMIS) - Sebastien GUILLOT (IRAP) - Eric KAJFASZ (CPPM) - Michele MANCARELLA (CPT) - Christian MARINONI (CPT) - Sylvain MARSAT (L2IT) - Delphine PORQUET (LAM) - Nicola TAMANINI (L2IT) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Petnica Summer Institute 2025: Summer School on Gravitational Waves, Valjevo, Serbia --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29304 Starting: 2025-07-31 to 2025-08-10 Location: Valjevo, Serbia Additional Information: http://psi.petnica.rs/2025/description.php Contact: psi[AT]petnica.rs Petnica Summer Institute (PSI) aims to provide lectures to early graduate students given by senior PhD students, postdocs, and researchers. PSI is organized every summer at Petnica Science Center (Valjevo, Serbia) and covers a wide range of topics in fundamental and applied physics. This year, for the first time, we are organizing three summer schools in parallel! The schools on String Theory and Gravitational Waves have a joint application procedure, while for the school on Quantum Technologies, see http://psi.petnica.rs/2025_exp/description.php. Aim: The school aims to provide intensive and thorough courses on a broad range of topics in Gravitational Waves. The school is not limited to lectures but will also include daily discussion sessions, problem-solving, and independent work. For Whom: The school is intended for early graduate (MSc / junior PhD) students from all around the world. We will also consider motivated applications from senior undergraduates, as well as more senior PhD students. Students from the Balkans region/Southeast Europe are especially encouraged to apply. Application Procedure: To apply, please fill out the form on the website: http://psi.petnica.rs/2025/apply.php. One letter of recommendation should be sent directly by a referee to psi (at) petnica.rs. Application deadline: April 27, 2025 (23:59 CET). Please ensure that the letter of recommendation is sent by the same deadline. The full cost for accommodation and meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) is 550 Euros per participant. The organizers will be able to provide partial financial support for a number of students, with priority given to students from the Balkan region/Southeast Europe. Topics: Review of General Relativity; Black Holes; Compact Objects; GW Detection, Data Analysis and Astrophysics; Cosmological Sources of GWs; Black Hole Perturbation Theory; Effective Field Theory methods in GW physics Lecturers: Enrico Barausse (SISSA, Trieste); Mateja Boskovic (DESY, Hamburg); Branislav Cvetkovic (IPB, Belgrade); Daniel Figueroa (IFIC, Valencia); Rafael Porto (DESY, Hamburg); Borna Salehian (ETH, Zuerich); Nikola Savic (IPhT, Saclay) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. Petnica Summer Institute 2025: Summer School on String Theory, Valjevo, Serbia --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29305 Starting: 2025-07-31 to 2025-08-10 Location: Valjevo, Serbia Additional Information: http://psi.petnica.rs/2025/description.php Contact: psi[AT]petnica.rs Petnica Summer Institute (PSI) aims to provide lectures to early graduate students given by senior PhD students, postdocs, and researchers. PSI is organized every summer at Petnica Science Center (Valjevo, Serbia) and covers a wide range of topics in fundamental and applied physics. This year, for the first time, we are organizing three summer schools in parallel! The schools on String Theory and Gravitational Waves have a joint application procedure, while for the school on Quantum Technologies, see http://psi.petnica.rs/2025_exp/description.php. Aim: The school aims to provide intensive and thorough courses on a broad range of topics in String Theory. The school is not limited to lectures but will also include daily discussion sessions, problem-solving, and independent work. For Whom: The school is intended for early graduate (MSc / junior PhD) students from all around the world. We will also consider motivated applications from senior undergraduates, as well as more senior PhD students. Students from the Balkan region/Southeast Europe are especially encouraged to apply. Application Procedure: To apply, please fill out the form on the website: http://psi.petnica.rs/2025/apply.php. One letter of recommendation should be sent directly by a referee to psi (at) petnica.rs. Application deadline: April 27, 2025 (23:59 CET). Please ensure that the letter of recommendation is sent by the same deadline. The full cost for accommodation and meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) is 550 Euros per participant. The organizers will be able to provide partial financial support for a number of students, with priority given to students from the Balkans region/Southeast Europe. Topics: Why String Theory; Bosonic Strings; Conformal Field Theory; String Interactions; D-branes; AdS/CFT; Black Holes in String Theory Lecturers: Jose Calderon-Infante (CERN); Mihailo Cubrovic (IPB, Belgrade); Vladan Dukic (IPB, Belgrade); Maurizio Firrotta (University of Crete); Alessandra Gnecchi (INFN, Padua); Ruben Monten (CERN); Danijel Obric (IPB, Belgrade); Matthew Roberts (University of Iceland); Marko Simonovic (University of Florence); Marija Tomasevic (University of Amsterdam) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. 33rd Texas Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics, Tempe, AZ, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29310 Starting: 2025-12-08 to 2025-12-12 Location: Tempe, AZ, USA Additional Information: https://texassymposium.events.asu.edu Contact: txsymp2025[AT]asu.edu The Texas Symposium has a storied tradition of bringing together leading researchers to discuss the most exciting developments in cosmology, astrophysics, and relativity. This year, we are excited to host the event in the vibrant city of Tempe, known for its thriving cultural scene and warm hospitality. The Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU offers state-of-the-art facilities to ensure a productive and enjoyable meeting. We are thrilled to announce that John Mather, Jim Peebles, Adam Riess, George Smoot (TBC), and Frank Wilczek have already agreed to participate and attend the symposium. Beyond the symposium, Tempe in December offers a perfect blend of outdoor adventures and festive activities, making it an ideal winter getaway. The mild temperatures invite visitors to explore the scenic beauty of Tempe Town Lake, hike the iconic Hayden Butte, or stroll through the Desert Botanical Garden. You can also experience the Tempe Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade, a dazzling display of holiday lights along the lake. The city hosts various seasonal events, including holiday markets, outdoor concerts, and ice skating rinks, offering attendees a chance to enjoy the warm desert climate while celebrating the holiday season. Early registration will open on May 8. To learn more about the conference, including the venue, program updates, and additional details, please visit the official symposium website. The portal is now open for talk abstract submissions. https://texassymposium.events.asu.edu Please note the website is still a work in progress and being updated as new information becomes available. You are welcome to check it regularly for new information. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. Recent Progress on Black Hole Spin Measurements Across the EM and GW Spectrum, Winston-Salem, NC, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29318 Starting: 2025-09-25 to 2025-09-26 Location: Winston-Salem, NC, USA Additional Information: https://cardenas.sites.wfu.edu/spinworkshop/ Contact: alejandro[AT]wfu.edu This two-day workshop will bring together experts in gravitational and electromagnetic wave astrophysics to address the shared theoretical challenges of modeling and measuring black hole spins. The event will feature a mix of talks and discussions throughout the workshop. Invited speakers will deliver two 30-minute talks: the first will focus on the current theoretical understanding in their field, while the second will highlight the outstanding uncertainties and open questions. These presentations will provide a strong foundation for integrating diverse theoretical perspectives and fostering a shared understanding of black hole spin measurements across different techniques, including X-rays, gravitational waves, and millimetric black hole imaging. Discussions will be interspersed throughout the workshop to promote collaboration and bridge gaps between these theoretical communities. Key topics will include the development of theoretical models for inferring black hole spin from astrophysical observations, as well as the exploration of observational selection effects that influence spin distributions in black hole populations, such as low and high-mass X-ray binaries (LMXBs and HMXBs) and binary black holes (BBHs). The workshop will also focus on strategies to reconcile theoretical models with observational results. The goal is to establish a unified framework for understanding black hole spin and advancing our knowledge of black hole formation and evolution through integrated theoretical approaches. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. Spacetime Matters Conference, Utrecht, The Netherlands --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29320 Starting: 2025-09-01 to 2025-09-02 Location: Utrecht, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.uu.nl/en/research/utrecht-philosophy-of-astronomy-cosmology/eve… Contact: a.e.ferreirodeguiar[AT]uu.nl The COSMO-MASTER team and UPAC group are organising a two-day conference on the conceptual dichotomy between spacetime and matter, taking place in Utrecht (NL) on the 1st and 2nd of September 2025. This conference will be directly followed by the Utrecht Philosophy of Astronomy and Cosmology (UPAC) conference (3-5 Sept). We welcome physicists, philosophers, and anyone else who may be interested, to submit an abstract or register as a participant (registration opening in the spring). In Newtonian physics, there is a strict conceptual dichotomy between space(time) and matter, in the sense that all ingredients of a Newtonian ontology are either purely space(time), (the "container"), or purely matter (that what is "contained"). Such a mutually exclusive categorisation starts to blur once we consider the metric in general relativity, an entity that is typically introduced as representing spacetime, but which also exhibits various paradigmatic features of being matter, such as being dynamical, reacting when being acted upon, and (controversially) carrying energy. Various entities in modern astronomy and cosmology (e.g. dark matter, dark energy, black holes, inflation) similarly resist the old Newtonian mold. The concepts of spacetime and matter further degrade once entering the regime of quantum gravity. Understanding these conceptual categories affects both model building in physics, as well as various philosophical debates, e.g. substantivalism versus relationalism about spacetime. This conference scrutinises the tenability of a rigid dichotomy between spacetime and matter, and the consequences of a breakdown of these Newtonian goggles. Possible topics include but are not limited to: gravitational energy black holes, dark matter, dark energy, inflation and the spacetime-matter split the relationship between spacetime functionalism and matter (functionalism) conventionalism the spacetime-matter split in quantum gravity supersymmetry and superspace the spacetime-matter split and the substantivalism-relationalism debate the spacetime-matter split and the debate between the geometrical and dynamical account of spacetime the spacetime-matter split and scientific realism spin-2 gravity vs general relativity the container metaphor (hybrid) model building in astronomy and cosmology Confirmed keynote speakers: Domenico Giulini (Hannover) James Read (Oxford) Kian Salimkhani (Nijmegen) Proposals for contributed presentations should be submitted to cosmo-master(a)uu.nl by the 25th of April 2025 as a pdf, and should consist of a title, an extended abstract of 300-500 words (excluding bibliography), and a short one-paragraph narrative CV that describes your research profile and includes your current affiliation (if any). Presenters are expected to be present at the in-person conference. We hope to have (a small amount of) funding available towards travel costs for student speakers. We expect to have selected contributing speakers by the first week of May. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. Utrecht Philosophy of Astronomy and Cosmology Conference, Utrecht, The Netherlands --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29321 Starting: 2025-09-03 to 2025-09-05 Location: Utrecht, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.uu.nl/en/research/utrecht-philosophy-of-astronomy-cosmology/eve… Contact: a.e.ferreirodeaguiar[AT]uu.nl The COSMO-MASTER team and UPAC group are organising a three-day conference on the philosophy and foundations of astronomy, astrophysics and cosmology, taking place in Utrecht (NL) from 3-5 September 2025. This conference follows directly after the Spacetime Matters conference in Utrecht (1-2 Sept). We welcome physicists, philosophers, and anyone else who may be interested, to submit an abstract or register as a participant (registration opening in the spring). Possible topics include but are not limited to: dark matter dark energy inflation black holes exoplanets anti-matter the methodology of astronomy & cosmology (as historical sciences) the demarcation problem experiment vs mere observation underdetermination scientific realism idealisations simulations and modelling Big Astronomy telescopes guiding principles (anthropic, cosmological, equivalence, Mach, etc.) multiverse(s) fine-tuning analogue experiments arrow of time cosmological constant problem singularities Confirmed keynote speakers: Saakshi Dulani (Johns Hopkins) Peter Galison (Harvard) Licia Verde (Barcelona) Feraz Azhar (Notre Dame; tbc) Proposals for contributed presentations should be submitted to cosmo-master[AT]uu.nl by the 25th of April 2025 as a pdf, and should consist of a title, an extended abstract of 300-500 words (excluding bibliography), and a short one-paragraph narrative CV that describes your research profile and includes your current affiliation (if any). Presenters are expected to be present at the in-person conference. We hope to have (a small amount of) funding available towards travel costs for student speakers. We expect to have selected contributing speakers by the first week of May. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.9. NP3M 2025 Summer School, Bloomington, IN, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29341 Starting: 2025-06-09 to 2025-06-13 Location: Bloomington, IN, USA Additional Information: https://np3m.org/school_2025.html Contact: horowit[AT]iu.edu We would like to announce the 2025 NP3M Summer School at Indiana University covering the intersections of nuclear theory, nuclear experiment, merger simulations, and gravitational waves. Confirmed lecturers are Jorge Piekarewicz (FSU), Dan Bardayan (ND), Veronica Dexheimer (Kent State), Sebastiano Bernuzzi (Jena), and Bangalore Sathyaprakash (Penn. State). The summer school will be held June 9-13th and will be targeted for graduate students and early postdocs. NP3M will provide local support and travel support for some applicants. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.10. The Cosmic Dawn, Cargese, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/03/17/the-cosmic-dawn/ Starting: 2025-10-05 to 2025-10-11 Location: Cargese, France Additional Information: https://www.cpt.univ-mrs.fr/~cosmo/EC2025/index.php Contact: triay[AT]cpt.univ-mrs.fr We are pleased to announce the CNRS thematic School "The Cosmic Dawn" to be held October 5th - 11th, 2025 at Institut d'Etudes Scientifiques de Cargese (IESC), France. It aims to bring together communities interested in galaxy formation and cosmic reionization processes, from theory to multi-wavelength observation, including modeling and numerical simulations. The school will foster exchanges between researchers using very different approaches. Seminars proposed by participants completement the program, and PhD students, as part of their training, are invited to submit a short presentation or poster. The posters will be displayed throughout the week and will serve as a support for discussions. Lecturers * Rebecca Bowler (University of Manchester) * Denis Burgarella (Laboratoire d'Astrophysique de Marseille) * Pratika Dayal (Kapteyn Astronomical Institute) * Xiaohui Fan (Steward Observatory) * Andrea Ferrara (Scuola Normale Superiore) * Katarina Kraljic (Observatoire Astronomique de Strasbourg) * Roberto Maiolino (Kavli Institute for Cosmology) * Laura Pentericci (Osservatorio Astronomico di Roma) * Joakim Rosdahl (Centre de Recherche Astrophysique de Lyon) * Patrice Theule (Laboratoire d'Astrophysique de Marseille) * Marta Volonteri (Institut d'Astrophysique de Paris) * Saleem Zaroubi (Kapteyn Astronomical Institute) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.11. CosmoFONDUE: Cosmological Fundamental Observables and Novel Discoveries in Universe Evolution, Geneva, Switzerland --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29347 Starting: 2025-06-10 to 2025-06-13 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Additional Information: https://indico-dpt.unige.ch/event/1/ Contact: cosmo-fondue[AT]unige.ch While new discoveries in cosmology have revolutionized our understanding of the Universe over the past decades, many unresolved mysteries remain, such as the nature of dark energy or the physical processes occurring in the earliest stages of history. To resolve these questions in light of new observations, joint efforts across the whole community are needed. This conference aims at offering an occasion for scientists across all fields of cosmology to interact in an engaging and inclusive atmosphere, and to reflect on promising new research directions. A special focus is put on fostering exchange among junior and senior researchers. Confirmed speakers: Luca Amendola Anthony Challinor Eleonora di Valentino Ruth Durrer Julien Lesgourgues Michele Maggiore Arttu Rajantie Fabian Schmidt Matteo Viel CosmoFONDUE is founded by the Societe Academique de Geneve, the European Research Council, and the Swiss National Science Foundation. The CosmoFONDUE Organizing Committee acknowledges the support of Camille Bonvin and Martin Kunz. Contact: Maria Berti, Sveva Castello, Nastassia Grimm, Simona Procacci, and Francesco Sorrenti (cosmo-fondue[AT]unige.ch) Note: To cover the expenses of coffee and lunch breaks, we ask for a contribution of CHF 150 per person. Registration closes on April 30th. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.12. LXXV International Conference "NUCLEUS - 2025", St. Petersburg, Russia --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/03/19/lxxv-international-conferenc… Starting: 2025-07-01 to 2025-07-06 Location: Saint Petersburg, Russia Additional Information: https://indico.spbu.ru/event/1/ Contact: nucleus2025[AT]spbu.ru The conference will take place at Saint Petersburg State University (SPbU) and it is devoted to the actual nuclear and high energy physics problems, nuclear medicine, neutron and synchrotron research and their applications. This is the oldest international nuclear conference in Russia and also one of the oldest worldwide (established in 1951). The main conference program will cover a rather broad range of topics. The aim of the conference is the discussion of the latest results on: * Experimental and theoretical studies of nuclei. * Experimental and theoretical studies of nuclear reactions. * Modern methods and technologies of nuclear physics. * Relativistic nuclear physics, high-energy and elementary particle physics. * Physics of neutrino and nuclear astrophysics. * Neutron and synchrotron research and infrastructure for its realization. * Nuclear medicine. * Nuclear physics methods in application to the study of cultural heritage. The program will include plenary, oral and poster presentations. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.13. Fourth Hermann Minkowski Meeting on the Foundations of Spacetime Physics, Albena, Bulgaria --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/03/22/the-fourth-minkowski-meeting/ Starting: 2025-09-15 to 2025-09-18 Location: Albena, Bulgaria Additional Information: https://minkowskiinstitute.com/meetings/2025/ Contact: minkowski2025[AT]minkowskiinstitute.com The Fourth Hermann Minkowski Meeting on the Foundations of Spacetime Physics, organized by the Minkowski Institute (Montreal), will be held in the famous Black Sea resort Albena (near Varna) from 15th to 18th September 2025: https://minkowskiinstitute.com/meetings/2025/ The Fourth Minkowski Meeting will again provide a relaxing environment and a friendly and stimulating atmosphere for physicists, mathematicians and philosophers and historians of physics to report on their latest results in any research area related to the physics of spacetime and to exchange ideas on open questions in fundamental physics. Starting from this meeting the scientific organising committee also invites talks and encourages participation in the panel discussions on two research directions (for details see https://minkowskiinstitute.com/meetings/2025/call.html) - Whether gravitational phenomena can be fully accounted for by the non-Euclidean geometry of spacetime without the need to assume that gravitation is a physical interaction. - Whether spacetime physics naturally explains both macroscopic (including gravitational) phenomena and microscopic (quantum) phenomena. Abstracts should be emailed to minkowski2025(a)minkowskiinstitute.com by 1 June 2025. They will be reviewed and notification of acceptance will be sent by 15 June 2025. Scientific Organizing Committee: Abhay Ashtekar (Penn State University) Valeria Ferrari (University of Rome "La Sapienza") David Garfinkle (Okland University) Robert Geroch (University of Chicago) James Isenberg (University of Oregon) Claus Kiefer (University of Cologne) Vesselin Petkov (Minkowski Institute, Montreal) Carlo Rovelli (Rotman Institute of Philosophy) Nick Woodhouse (University of Oxford, Clay Mathematics Institute) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.14. Physics Latam: General Relativity and Cosmology Course (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29365 Starting: 2025-06-02 to 2025-08-29 Location: Online Additional Information: https://indico.ictp.it/event/10998/ Contact: physicslatam[AT]gmail.com Physics Latam will offer an online course in General Relativity and Cosmology for undergraduate and graduate students in Latin America. The General Relativity and Cosmology, will be taught online from 2nd June to 29th August 2025 by Daniel Galviz at the Yau Mathematical Science Center (Tsinghua University) and Diego Hidalgo at the University of Iceland. Physics students from different universities in Latin America will be trained in general relativity and its applications to cosmology. Every approved student will receive an ICTP-PWF certificate at the end. The application procedure is now open. For more information visit our Website. Goals and deliverables Help students in Latin America by teaching lectures on theoretical physics, gravitation and cosmology. Help students to be familiar with advanced and current research topics in theoretical physics. Students will solve weekly assignments on these topics. Top students without MSc./Ph.D. will be mentored to pursue studies abroad, giving advice and recommendations about scholarships at international programs. Lecturers Daniel Galviz, YMSC (Tsinghua University) Diego Hidalgo, University of Iceland Guest Speakers Jose Edelstein, Santiago de Compostela University Monica Guica, IPhT-Saclay Hong Liu, MIT Pierre Vanhove, IPhT-Saclay Anthony Zee, KITP - UC Santa Barbara Project coordinator Daniel Galviz, YMSC (Tsinghua University) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.15. 35th Midwest Relativity Meeting and EricFest, Guelph, Canada --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/03/24/35th-midwest-relativity-meet… Starting: 2025-10-31 to 2025-11-02 Location: Guelph, Canada Additional Information: https://indico.global/event/14302/ Contact: epoisson[AT]uoguelph.ca Dear colleagues, The 35th Midwest Relativity Meeting will be held from October 31 to November 2 (Friday to Sunday) 2025 at The University of Guelph in Guelph, Ontario. The Sunday will be devoted to a scientific celebration of Eric Poisson's 60th birthday, with invited speakers. This is a first (save-the-date) announcement. Additional information and a registration form will be made available on the conference website: https://indico.global/event/14302/ . In the meantime, any questions can be sent to the LOC. With best wishes, the Local Organizing Committee: Tristan Pitre (tpitre[aT]uoguelph.ca), Eric Poisson (epoisson[AT]uoguelph.ca), Berend Schneider (berend[AT]uoguelph.ca) and the Scientific Organizing Committee: Beatrice Bonga, Roland Haas, Phil Landry, Luis Lehner, Adam Pound +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.16. 2025 North American Einstein Toolkit Workshop, Austin TX, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29393 Starting: 2025-06-09 to 2025-06-13 Location: Austin ,TX, USA Additional Information: https://indico.global/event/14071/ Contact: btsao[AT]utexas.edu We are pleased to announce the 2025 edition of the North American Einstein Toolkit Workshop. The workshop will be held at the University of Texas at Austin. This is an opportunity for researchers and students to learn about the Einstein Toolkit, a community-driven software platform of core computational tools to advance and support research in relativistic astrophysics and gravitational physics. The workshop will offer a mixture of talks and tutorials. The tutorials provide an opportunity for new users to become familiar with the Einstein Toolkit cyberinfrastructure. The talks are aimed at highlighting exciting science using the tools of numerical relativity, in particular, the Einstein Toolkit. At the end of the workshop, there will be a broad discussion on future directions of the Einstein Toolkit. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Postdoctoral Position in GW and EOS modeling, Caen, France ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29297 Deadline: 2025-03-27 Location: Caen, France Additional Information: https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR6534-AURGON-044/Default.aspx?lang=EN Contact: antonelli[AT]lpccaen.in2p3.fr A 2-year CNRS postdoctoral position is available at LPC Caen (France), focusing on the connection between gravitational wave data and the equation of state of neutron stars. The expected starting date is September 2025, though there is some flexibility to accommodate the selected candidate's needs. The call is open for applications: https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR6534-AURGON-044/Default.aspx?lang=EN For further information, please contact: Francesca Gulminelli: gulminelli[at]lpccaen.in2p3.fr Marco Antonelli: antonelli[at]lpccaen.in2p3.fr +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoctoral position in gravitational wave data analysis, Toulouse, France ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29326 Deadline: 2025-04-02 Location: Toulouse, France Additional Information: https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR5033-NICTAM-007/Default.aspx?lang=EN Contact: nicola.tamanini[AT]l2it.in2p3.fr We are pleased to announce the opening of a 2-year postdoctoral position in gravitational waves at the Laboratory of the 2 Infinities - Toulouse (L2IT). We are seeking a motivated early-career researcher to join our team and contribute to the analysis of gravitational wave data in the context of current (LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA) and/or future detectors (LISA and the Einstein Telescope). The successful candidate will work with Dr. Nicola Tamanini and Dr. Sylvain Marsat, focusing on developing and applying data analysis techniques to gravitational wave observations, possibly including the use of artificial intelligence approaches. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Postdoctoral positions in Gravitational Wave Physics, Palma de Mallorca, Spain ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/03/12/postdoctoral-positions-in-gr… Deadline: 2025-04-15 Location: Palma de Mallorca, Spain Additional Information: http://grg.uib.es Contact: sascha.husa[AT]uib.es The Gravitational Physics Group at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) invites applications for multiple postdoctoral positions in gravitational wave physics. Our research spans a broad spectrum of topics, including gravitational wave data analysis, waveform modeling, and numerical relativity. About the Group: The group is led by PI Alicia Sintes and includes faculty members David Keitel, Xisco Jimenez Forteza, Antoni Ramos Buades, Pep Covers, Jaume Carot, and Sascha Husa (scientific staff at ICE Barcelona and co-PI of research grants at UIB), along with several postdoctoral researchers, PhD students, master's students, and undergraduates. Additionally, the relativistic astrophysics group at UIB includes faculty members Carlos Palenzuela, Carles Bona, and Fernando Abalos. We are active members of major international collaborations, including the LIGO Scientific Collaboration (LSC), the LISA mission, and the Einstein Telescope project. For more details, visit our website: http://grg.uib.es. Position Details: We seek highly motivated candidates for postdoctoral positions in gravitational wave physics, with research areas including but not limited to: - Gravitational wave data analysis - Modeling of gravitational wave sources - Multimessenger astrophysics We are particularly interested in applicants whose work will contribute directly to the LSC, LISA mission, or Einstein Telescope. - Start Date: September 2025 - Duration: Initial appointment of 1 year, with the possibility of renewal for a second and potentially a third year, subject to satisfactory progress. Application Process: Applicants should submit a single PDF file containing: - Cover letter - Curriculum vitae - List of publications - Brief statement of research experience and interests Additionally, applicants should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent directly to gravity.uib.contact[AT]gmail.com. Application Deadline For full consideration, applications should be submitted by April 15, 2025. For any inquiries, please contact grant PIs Alicia Sintes and Sascha Husa at gravity.uib.contact[AT]gmail.com. We look forward to receiving your applications! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Assistant Professor in Physics, Guelph and Waterloo, Ontario, Canada ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29335 Deadline: 2025-05-01 Location: Guelph and Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Additional Information: https://careers.uoguelph.ca/job/Guelph-Assistant-Professor-in-Physics-ON-N1… Contact: physadmin[AT]uoguelph.ca Assistant Professor in Physics Department of Physics College of Engineering and Physical Sciences University of Guelph Requisition 1191 The Department of Physics at the University of Guelph and Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics are inviting applications for a joint faculty position in theoretical physics at the Assistant Professor level. This is a tenure-track faculty position at Guelph, combined with an Associate Research Faculty position at Perimeter Institute. The start date for this appointment could be as early as 1 July 2025, or another mutually agreed-upon date in 2025. The research focus of the successful applicant will be in theoretical gravitational-wave physics. We also welcome applications in other areas of gravitational physics including astrophysics, cosmology, and high energy physics. The successful candidate will have a PhD in physics (or closely related field), a strong record of accomplishments in research, and a strong commitment toward teaching and mentoring. This candidate will be expected to spend equal time at both institutions and will benefit from a reduction in teaching duties at Guelph, in addition to having access to resources and opportunities at both institutions. Perimeter Institute will provide 50% of the salary for a term of six years, as well as an additional stipend and funds for research and travel. After the completion of the six-year term and upon a positive review, Perimeter expects to offer the successful candidate a new Associate position with one day per week spent at Perimeter and the remaining time spent at Guelph. The Department of Physics at the University of Guelph includes 17 faculty members, over 120 students in undergraduate programs, and more than 45 students in graduate programs (MSc and PhD). Our faculty members, students, and postdocs conduct research in diverse fields such as astrophysics, biophysics, condensed matter and material physics, planetary exploration, physics education, and subatomic physics. We enjoy collaborations with many off-campus research institutions, including the Canadian Space Agency and NASA, Perimeter Institute, the Canadian Light Source, and TRIUMF. Visit www.physics.uoguelph.ca for more information. Perimeter Institute is one of the largest theoretical physics institutes in the world and home to a community of more than 50 postdocs and close to 100 graduate students. Perimeter employs 26 full time faculty and 20 associate faculty jointly with Canadian Universities who spend significant time at Perimeter as well as many Distinguished Visiting Research Chairs and Visiting Fellows from around the world. Last year the institute hosted over 1800 visitors through its vibrant visitor and conference/workshop programs. Perimeter's research efforts include Cosmology, Mathematical Physics, Particle Physics, Strong Gravity, Quantum Fields and Strings, Quantum Foundations, Quantum Gravity, Quantum Information, and Quantum Matter. Visit www.perimeterinstitute.ca for more information. The University of Guelph resides on the traditional lands and territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee and Huron Wendat. These lands are now home to a rich diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Metis people. We offer our respect and gratitude to our Indigenous neighbours and affirm our responsibility to realize our commitments to reconciliation through ongoing action. We are guided in this work by Bi-Naagward | It Comes into View (https://indigenous.uoguelph.ca/strategy) the Indigenous Initiatives Strategy. The University of Guelph is the third largest employer in Guelph, a city of over 144,000 people, located about an hour drive west of Toronto, Ontario. University of Guelph is a top-ranked comprehensive university in Canada with an enrolment of more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students across more than 40 academic units. The University is known for its commitment to student learning, innovative research, and collaboration with world-class partners. It is a unique place, with transformative research and teaching and a distinctive campus culture. People who learn and work here are shaped and inspired by a shared purpose: To Improve Life. Reflecting that shared purpose in every experience connected to our university positions us to create positive change, here and around the world. Our University community shares a profound sense of social responsibility, a drive for international development, and an obligation to address global issues. Application Process If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page to be considered as an internal applicant. Assessment of applications will begin on May 1, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should create an account on https://careers.uoguelph.ca/ and apply for the advertised faculty position (Requisition ID #1191) by submitting the following materials (in an integrated Single PDF file): 1. Cover letter 2. Curriculum vitae 3. List of publications and presentations 4. Statement of vision with respect to research activities 5. Statement of vision regarding teaching and mentoring 6. Statement of commitment toward equity, diversity, and inclusion 7. Names and contact information for three references Questions about this position may be directed to: Ms. Rachel Baker Administrative Officer, Department of Physics, University of Guelph, physadmin[AT]uoguelph.ca Please reference "Joint Guelph/PI Faculty Position" in your application. Only applications made through the University of Guelph career portal will be accepted. This position is represented by the University of Guelph Faculty Association (UGFA). The University of Guelph commits to fostering inclusive excellence through promoting Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Inclusion is a core pillar of Our Time, our strategic plan, which pledges to "transform our human resources, governance and student services and practices across the University to enable us to recruit a diverse student, faculty and staff body and support them in achieving their personal, professional and scholarly goals." The University commits to creating and maintaining "equitable work environments that empower us in our pursuit of student, faculty and staff success, research excellence, innovation and impact." The University of Guelph invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We strongly welcome and encourage applications from members of designated groups in employment, including Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, women, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. The University of Guelph recognizes that career paths can be diverse and career interruptions may occur. We encourage applicants to note in their applications whether they would like considerations given to the impact of any circumstances, such as (but not limited to) those due to health and/or family reasons, that may have affected an applicant's record of achievement. You are not required to disclose these circumstances in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, the University will ensure that these circumstances do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position. The University of Guelph is committed to ensuring all applicants have fair and equitable participation in the hiring process. If you anticipate needing accommodations during the recruitment or selection processes, confidential assistance is available on request by contacting Occupational Health and Wellness at 519-824-4120 x52674. If you have any questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the hiring process or for more information and support, please visit the University's Occupational Health and Wellness or contact OHW at ohw[AT]uoguelph.ca. Perimeter Institute is committed to achieving diversity among its faculty and staff. We therefore particularly encourage applications from qualified aboriginal Canadians, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women. Perimeter Institute provides support throughout the application process for applicants with disabilities. We work with you to understand the impact of your disability to appropriately accommodate you during the application/interview process. Please contact accessibility[AT]perimeterinstitute.ca for assistance. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Associate Professor or Professor of Mathematical Sciences, Southampton, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29338 Deadline: 2025-04-16 Location: Southampton, UK Additional Information: https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=3034925PJ Contact: j.brodzki[AT]soton.ac.uk Following substantial strategic investment from the University of Southampton into new research capacity, we are seeking to make up to two appointments at the Associate Professor or Professor level. The appointment would start on 1 September 2025 or as soon as possible afterwards, and it is intended to grow our research portfolio and enhance our curriculum of research-led education to benefit from recent developments in Mathematical Sciences. This opportunity arises following a significant investment by the University of Southampton to address foundational issues in Data Science with applications to AI and Sustainability. The successful candidate will have an exciting opportunity to influence the research strategy in this area at the University of Southampton. You will be passionate about research and education and will be looking for an opportunity to take your research to the next level in an area that extends the existing research expertise within the School. You will have the opportunity to set the research agenda, establish and lead a research group, and collaborate with colleagues across the School and the University. This appointment is a part of our focussed strategic investment into the computational and theoretical aspects of mathematical modelling and data science. It is intended to enhance and intersect with our diverse research interests, which are represented by world leading research groups in Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Physics (Gravity, String Theory, Mathematical Modelling), Statistics, Operational Research, and Pure Mathematics. The remit of this position is intentionally broad, and includes gravitational-wave data analysis, large-scale numerical relativity, quantum information, applications of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence to theoretical physics and string theory, uncertainty quantification, topological methods, optimisation, Li-ion battery modelling, energy systems modelling. The School of Mathematical Sciences brings together a unique range of disciplines across Mathematical Sciences and is committed to tackling the worlds biggest challenges through interdisciplinary research. We are founding members of the Southampton Theory, Astrophysics, and Gravity Research Centre (STAG) as well as of the Centre for Geometry, Topology, and Applications (CGTA). Academics from Mathematical Sciences are also members of the wider centres of the Centre for Operational Research, Management Science and Information Systems (CORMSIS), the Institute for Life Sciences (IfLS), and the Southampton Statistical Sciences Research Institute (S3RI). We support thriving collaborations across the University of Southampton, nationally, and internationally. The School is hosting three start-up companies set up by our members. The School of Mathematical Sciences offers a diverse and welcoming workplace at a world-leading University with a strong opportunity for engaging in multidisciplinary projects. We were very proud to have been awarded the Athena Swan Silver award, and we are committed to the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion principles in all aspects of our work. We strongly encourage applications from women and other groups under-represented in Mathematics. We encourage applications from those who have taken career breaks for reasons including maternity, paternity or adoption leave, disability, or illness. The University has a generous maternity policy and onsite childcare facilities and offers a range of benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance. The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and being a globally responsible university and has been awarded the Platinum EcoAward. Strong applicants should demonstrate: - a doctorate and postdoctoral experience in a relevant discipline; - evidence of research leadership and the ability to obtain peer-reviewed funding; - evidence of distinction in research through high-quality peer-reviewed publications; - ability for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching; - commitment to improving equality, diversity, and inclusion through new initiatives in research and education. We offer a generous start up package and help and financial support with the relocation. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Dennis Sciama Research Fellowship, Portsmouth, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/03/24/dennis-sciama-research-fello… Deadline: 2025-04-13 Location: Portsmouth, UK Additional Information: https://mss.port.ac.uk/ce0732li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID… Contact: ian.harry[AT]port.ac.uk We are pleased to announce our eighth Dennis Sciama Research Fellowship at the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation (ICG) at the University of Portsmouth. This prestigious fellowship is aimed at excellent researchers in cosmology, gravitation and astrophysics who are developing research independence. The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence in research, complementing and extending the existing ICG research interests and expertise. Over the course of the fellowship, they will be expected to develop their own programme of high impact research and innovation and help attract external funding to the ICG. During the fellowship we will support the successful candidate in applying for permanent academic positions and for fellowships that lead into permanent roles. This is a fixed term appointment until 31st August 2028. We may be able to support a fractional appointment. Flexible and hybrid working may be available for this role. This can be discussed at interview. Interviews are anticipated to be held in early May. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. Senior Lecturer in Data Science with Astrophysics, Cosmology and/or Gravitation, Portsmouth, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/03/31/senior-lecturer-in-data-scie… Deadline: 2025-04-13 Location: Portsmouth, UK Additional Information: https://mss.port.ac.uk/ce0732li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID… Contact: ian.harry[AT]port.ac.uk The Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation at the University of Portsmouth are pleased to advertise a new Senior Lecturer position. The successful applicant will deliver world-leading research outputs that complement and extend the existing portfolio of cosmology, gravitation and astrophysics research at the institute. The applicant will work with our existing team of Research Software Engineers to apply their data science expertise to tackle data-intensive problems. This work will have real-world impact within the institute's core remit and through collaborations with researchers across the University and external partners. The applicant will contribute to teaching in the physics and maths programs and will have the opportunity to engage in outreach and public engagement in line with the institute's objectives. We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As an Athena SWAN and Race Equality Charter award holder, a member of Stonewall and a Disability Confident Employer we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from all talented people. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. AIslands 2025: Bute ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/03/05/aislands-2025-bute/ Additional Information: https://uofgravity.github.io/aislands/ The Institute for Gravitational Research is pleased to announce the 2025 edition of the AIslands workshop series, which will be hosted in Rothesay on the Isle of Bute. The Bute meeting will update on developments in the fields of machine learning and artificial intelligence in gravitational-wave astronomy since the 2024 meeting on Arran. The AIslands meetings are discussion meetings intended to provide an environment which will nurture collaboration and network building. We invite expressions of interest from across gravitational-wave science, which can be made via our meeting website. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Save the date for CHEOPS Guest Observers 6th Announcement of Opportunity ! ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29299 Additional Information: https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/cheops-guest-observers-programme/hands-on-tu… The European Space Agency's (ESA's) Characterising Exoplanet Satellite (CHEOPS) mission foresees its 6th Announcement of Opportunity (AO-6). This Call will invite the submission of research proposals to the Guest Observers (GO) Programme. Key Dates: The AO-6 Call is foreseen to open on the 18 March 2025 (12:00 CET) and close on the 8 May 2025 (12:00 CEST). Observing Cycle: The selected proposals will be part of the observing cycle from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026. This period marks the last year of the first mission extension of CHEOPS. Scientific Opportunities: CHEOPS provides observers with access to space-based pointed ultra-high precision photometry. Research areas include the observations of exoplanet transits, eclipses, occultations, and phase curves. Furthermore, the scientific scope may extend to phenomena such as exomoons, ring structures, stellar activity, trans-Neptunian objects or more. Collaborative Synergies: The timely overlap of several space- and ground-based missions may provide exciting opportunities for synergies with NASA/ESA/CSA JWST, NASA/ESA HST, NASA TESS, ESO ground-based facilities, and more. Novelties in cycle 6: - More targets: only 50 GTO reserved targets, with all the rest being open to the entire community - More time: up to 30% science observing time (around 1500 orbits) dedicated to the GO Programme - Double-anonymous peer-review of proposals - Zero-installation tools: cloud-based visibility and ETC web tools Live hands-on tutorials: We foresee to run hands-on tutorials on March and April 2025 at various time-zones to guide you through the proposal preparation and submission process and answer all your questions. Please register at the link below if you would like to attend or watch the recordings. Find out more about the CHEOPS mission by searching for CHEOPS Guest Observers programme, and feel free to email us with any questions. We look forward to receiving your observing proposals and advancing our understanding of exoplanetary and stellar systems. Happy proposing! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. 28th Capra Meeting on Radiation Reaction in General Relativity, Southampton, UK (2nd announcement) ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29351 Additional Information: https://www.caprameeting.org/capra-28 The 28th Capra Meeting on Radiation Reaction in General Relativity will take place at the Highfield campus of the University of Southampton (UK) from 21 to 25 July, 2025. The Capra Meeting is an annual conference/workshop on the topic of radiation reaction in general relativity. Its primary focus is the development of the gravitational-self-force approach to further our understanding of the two-body problem in general relativity, and to model gravitational waves from the extreme-mass-ratio binaries that will be a key target for the near-future space-based detector LISA. The Capra Meeting will comprise invited review talks, short contributed presentations, posters, and focused discussion sessions. The tradition of the meeting is that there is no registration fee for participating. At the Capra Meeting, we provide equal opportunities regardless of gender, age, race, disability, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, civil status, or family status. If you have any feedback or suggestions as to how we can ensure a successful and inclusive meeting, please do not hesitate to get in touch at edi[AT]caprameeting.org. Registration and abstract submission are now open. The deadline for submission is 31st May 2025. The submission form is located on the registration page. Additionally, we have funds to support several early career researchers, covering all 7 days/6 nights of accommodation for Capra (Sunday 20 July - Saturday 26 July). We are accepting applications for this funding until 4th April 2025. The application, along with additional details, can be found on the registration page Please direct any questions to capra28[AT]caprameeting.org. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. Living Reviews in Relativity: "Gravitational-wave tests of general relativity with ground-based detectors and pulsar-timing arrays" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29359 Additional Information: https://link.springer.com/journal/41114 The open-access journal Living Reviews in Relativity has recently published an updated review article on 03 March 2025: Nicolas Yunes, Xavier Siemens and Kent Yagi. Gravitational-wave tests of general relativity with ground-based detectors and pulsar-timing arrays. Living Rev Relativ 28, 3 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41114-024-00054-9 This article is a revised version of https://doi.org/10.12942/lrr-2013-9 . Change details We have implemented a great deal of changes to generate this new updated version. These have led to a document that is about twice the size of the original one with about 3 times the number of references (increased from 475 to 1220). In particular, we have added a new author, Prof. Kent Yagi from U. of Virginia, who was instrumental in the update process. We have also added content related to the plethora of tests of GR that have been performed with the Advanced LIGO and Virgo observations. We have also created a completely new Sect. 5 on tests of GR with PTAs, since the latter have now detected a stochastic background. In the process of updating the document, we also corrected several typos in equations that we found since the time we created the original document. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Ascona Workshop 2025: Back-reaction Effects on Cosmological Observables, Ascona, Switzerland 1.2. BritGrav 25, Birmingham, UK 1.3. Lee's Fest: Quantum Gravity and the Nature of Time, Waterloo ON, Canada 1.4. XXIV International Conference "Physical Interpretations of Relativity Theory", Moscow, Russia 1.5. Numerical models of extreme stellar explosions: bridging the gap between the central engine and the emission region, Special Session at EAS 2025, Cork, Ireland 1.6. Dark Matter, Dark Energy and the Cosmological Tensions, Como, Italy 1.7. Black Holes & Cosmology 2025, Reykjavik, Iceland 1.8. 26th SIGRAV Conference on General Relativity and Gravitation, Milan, Italy 1.9. Time in Physics International Workshop, Sao Paulo, Brazil 2. Jobs 2.1. Tenure-Track Faculty Positions, Mexico City, Mexico 2.2. One 2-year junior postdoc position in quantum gravity, Marseille, France 2.3. Postdoc in mathematical general relativity and geometric analysis, Lulea, Sweden 2.4. PhD Student Position in Time and Causality, St. Catharines, ON, Canada 2.5. Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Black Hole Physics, Arica, Chile 2.6. Postdoctoral positions in Computational Relativistic Astrophysics, Potsdam, Germany 2.7. Postdoctoral Position in Gravitational Wave Physics, Tuebingen, Germany 2.8. ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme, Madrid, Spain; Noordwijk, Netherlands 3. News 3.1. Living Reviews in Relativity: "Applications of machine learning in gravitational-wave research with current interferometric detectors" 3.2. North American Einstein Toolkit Workshop 2025, Austin TX, USA ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Ascona Workshop 2025: Back-reaction Effects on Cosmological Observables, Ascona, Switzerland --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29198 Starting: 2025-06-22 to 2025-06-25 Location: Ascona, Switzerland Additional Information: https://www.astro.uzh.ch/en/Information---Events/events/ASCONA2025.html Contact: rhb[AT]physics.mcgill.ca Ascona Workshop 2025: Back-reaction Effects on Cosmological Observables Place and Date: June 22 - 25 2025 at Congressi Stefano Franscini in Ascona, Switzerland Overview Observational cosmology has entered a golden age. Windows to probe the universe such as the cosmic microwave background (CMB) and large-scale galaxy surveys (LSS) have become precision science, and new windows such as 21cm redshift surveys with radio telescopes are opening up. In light of these advances in observational cosmology, the challenges on theoretical cosmology have grown rapidly. The standard first-order linear perturbation theory, which is the current main tool in the literature, has been pushed to its limits, and improved approaches are needed in interpreting precision measurements in observational cosmology. Beyond linear order in perturbations, fluctuations on any particular physical scale obtain contributions from other Fourier modes, which are independent in the linear regime. Of particular interest among these nonlinear effects to cosmological observations are so called "back-reaction effects, by which both short wavelength non-linear fluctuations affect the larger scale modes and hence the background evolution in large-scale structure of the Universe. There are also back-reaction effects of long wavelength linear modes on the modes which are currently measured in observations. The aim of this workshop is to bring together experts working on various aspects of back-reaction problems, with particular emphasis on computing the effects on measurable quantities which are based on light cone averages. Participation: by invitation only Interested participants please contact either Robert Brandenberger rhb[AT]physics.mcgill.ca Jaiyul Yoo jaiyul.yoo[AT]uzh.ch +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. BritGrav 25, Birmingham, UK --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29206 Starting: 2025-04-28 to 2025-04-29 Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom Additional Information: https://sites.google.com/view/britgrav25 Contact: britgrav25[AT]contacts.bham.ac.uk The 25th BritGrav meeting will be hosted by the Institute of Gravitational Wave Astronomy at the University of Birmingham, UK. The meeting will take place on Monday, April 28 and Tuesday, April 29, 2025. The aim of BritGrav is to bring together early-career researchers working on all aspects of gravitational physics, including astrophysics, cosmology, general relativity, quantum gravity, gravitational-wave data analysis and instrumentation. Following the BritGrav tradition, the meeting will consist of short talks with priority to be given to PhD students and early-career researchers. Limited funding will be provided by the IOP Gravitational Physics Group, to support travel for PhD students based in the UK and Ireland. At the end of the meeting, a prize for the Best Student Talk, sponsored by the IOP Publishing Group, will be awarded. Registration is free. The deadline for abstract submission is March 16, 2025. Local organisers: Bence Becsy, Alice Bonino, Gregorio Carullo, Joanne Cox, Nicola Holloway, Krishnendu NV, Geraint Pratten, Patricia Schmidt, Alberto Vecchio For any inquiries, please contact us at britgrav25[AT]contacts.bham.ac.uk We look forward to welcoming you to Birmingham! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Lee's Fest: Quantum Gravity and the Nature of Time, Waterloo ON, Canada --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/02/13/lees-fest-quantum-gravity-an… Starting: 2025-06-02 to 2025-06-06 Location: Waterloo ON, Canada Additional Information: https://events.perimeterinstitute.ca/event/937/abstracts/ Contact: conferences[AT]perimeterinstitute.ca What is time? Is it fundamental or emergent? This question lies at the foundation of contemporary physics and provides a key to unlocking some of its most challenging open problems, from quantum gravity to cosmology. The quest to understand time extends beyond the realm of physics, providing a privileged standpoint to address questions in diverse fields such as philosophy, mathematics, and computer science. In this conference, we explore the nature of time from many different perspectives. This is the occasion to honor Perimeter's "Master of Time," Lee Smolin, and to celebrate his seminal scientific contributions. Lee Smolin is a founding faculty member of Perimeter Institute and a primary inspiration behind its spirit and design. This is an opportunity to journey back in time to the origins of some of the groundbreaking initiatives that Lee helped develop, and to look forward to future developments inspired by his achievements. The conference focuses on time but also on the foundations of quantum mechanics and the quest for quantum gravity, particularly Loop Quantum Gravity, of which Lee Smolin is a co-creator. In the spirit of Lee Smolin, the conference celebrates the interdisciplinary nature of the journey toward quantum gravity, with contributions from physics, mathematics, computer science, and philosophy. Scientific Organizers Laurent Freidel (Perimeter Institute) Maite' Dupuis (Perimeter Institute) Dongxue Qu (Perimeter Institute) Francesca Vidotto (Western University) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. XXIV International Conference "Physical Interpretations of Relativity Theory", Moscow, Russia --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/02/16/xxiv-international-conferenc… Starting: 2025-07-07 to 2025-07-10 Location: Moscow, Russia Additional Information: https://pirt.bmstu.ru/en/ Contact: gladyshev.vo[AT]gmail.com XXIV International Scientific Conference "Physical Interpretations of Relativity Theory" (PIRT-2025) will take place July 7 - 10, 2025 at Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Moscow, Russia and online (Zoom). The PIRT conference is an international scientific event that was organized by the Faculty of Physics of the University of Liverpool and the University of Sunderland in 1988 and was first held at Imperial College London every two years, and since 2003 it has been held at Bauman University in Moscow. The main objectives of the conference are to discuss the physical, geometric, and mathematical interpretation of the theory of relativity, its experimental verification and discussion of alternative theories of gravity, optical methods for detecting gravitational waves, new effects of moving-media optics and relativistic electrodynamics, as well as astrophysical observations and space experiments. THE CONFERENCE SCIENCE PROGRAM OF THE PIRT-2025 will include papers on the following topics: Gravitation, cosmology and large-scale structure Gravitational waves and experimental tests of the relativity theory Relativistic electrodynamics High energy astrophysics Modern problems of classical and quantum field theory INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE (IOC) AND INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE (ISC) Dr. Michael Gordin, Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Russia (University Rector, Chairman, IOC) Prof. Innocenzo M. Pinto, University of Naples "Federico II", Italy (Chairman, ISC) Corr.-Member of RAS, Prof. Andrei Morozov, Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Russia (Co-Chairman, ISC) Prof. Vladimir Gladyshev, Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Russia (Co-Chairman, IOC, ISC) Prof. Louis Kauffman, University of Illinois at Chicago, United States (ISC) Prof. Bivudutta Mishra, BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, India (IOC, ISC) Prof. Richard Kerner, Sorbonne-Universite', France (ISC) Prof. Roland Triay, Centre de Physique Theorique CNRS - Aix- Marseille University, France (IOC, ISC) Prof. Sunil Kumar Tripathy, Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, Sarang, India (IOC, ISC) Prof. Aroonkumar Beesham, University of Zululand, South Africa (IOC, ISC) Prof. Sergey Sushkov, Kazan Federal University, Russia (ISC) Prof. Sergey Chervon, Ulyanovsk State Pedagogical University, Russia (IOC, ISC) Prof. Valery Mitrofanov, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia (ISC) Prof. Konstantin Postnov, Sternberg Astronomical Institute, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia (ISC) Prof. Carlos Romero, Universidade Federal da Paraiba, Brazil (IOC, ISC) Prof. Antonio C. Gutierrez-Pineres, Universidad Industrial de Santander, Colombia (IOC, ISC) Prof. Vitiello Giuseppe, Salerno University, Italy (ISC) ISGCA-2025 School At the same time, from July 7th to July 12th, 2025, the VI Summer International Youth School on Gravity, Cosmology and Astrophysics ISGCA-2025 will traditionally be held. The School will work in Bauman University, both in-person and remotely (via Zoom). The ISGCA-2025 conference aims at enthusiastic senior students majoring in theoretical physics. Its purpose is to attract talented young people to scientific research in the field of fundamental physics, to tackle the main problems, ideas and methods of research in the modern theory of gravity and cosmology. All enquiries concerning the PIRT-2025 Conference and the ISGCA-2025 School should be sent to the Conference Organizing Committee preferably by e-mail gladyshev.vo[AT]gmail.com. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Numerical models of extreme stellar explosions: bridging the gap between the central engine and the emission region, Special Session at EAS 2025, Cork, Ireland --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/02/17/numerical-models-of-extreme-… Starting: 2025-06-23 to 2025-06-27 Location: Cork, Ireland Additional Information: https://eas.unige.ch/EAS_meeting/session.jsp?id=SS31 Contact: matteo.bugli[AT]iap.fr We are glad to announce a Special Session (SS31) titled "Numerical models of extreme stellar explosions: bridging the gap between the central engine and the emission region" at the upcoming EAS 2025 Annual Meeting. The meeting will be held on June 23-27 in Cork, Ireland, with SS31's exact date to be announced soon. This special session aims at bringing together experts in the modeling of all the different phases that characterize extreme stellar explosions, from their initial onset to the emission of the electromagnetic transient. The main goal is to foster discussions and collaborations that will help the community to develop a deeper understanding of the fundamental physical processes at work during these events and trace the path to connect observed GRBs to their stellar progenitors. We will focus on three major topics related to the modeling of extreme stellar explosions: - The formation and dynamics of the central engine (i.e. extreme core-collapse supernovae, collapsar, binary neutron stars and neutron star-black hole mergers) - The relativistic jet (launch mechanism, propagation through the stellar progenitor or the merger ejecta, interaction with the surrounding medium) - The multi-wavelength electromagnetic and multi-messenger emission (including energy dissipation mechanisms and particle acceleration processes, GW, and neutrinos) If you are interested in participating, you are kindly invited to submit an abstract by March 3. We look forward to seeing you in Cork! The organizing committee of SS31 (M. Bugli, M. Bernardini, F. Daigne, M. Obergaulinger, E. O'Connor, B. Olmi) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. Dark Matter, Dark Energy and the Cosmological Tensions, Como, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/02/17/dark-matter-dark-energy-and-… Starting: 2025-06-23 to 2025-06-27 Location: Como, Italy Additional Information: https://dmdet.lakecomoschool.org/ Contact: roberto.peron[AT]inaf.it Dear colleague, the "Dark Matter, Dark Energy and the Cosmological Tensions" School will be held on 23-27 June 2025, in Como, Italy, at Villa del Grumello. Event Description: Today, cosmology and astrophysics are experiencing a dilemma: on one side, we have a very successful model, the LambdaCDM model, able to adjust to almost all observations. On the other hand, such a model requires 96% of stuff about whose nature we have yet no certain knowledge: 26% of dark matter and 70% of dark energy, with only 4% left for the known matter, mostly in the form of hydrogen and helium nuclei. While dark matter seems to be necessary to explain the formation and the dynamics of galaxies and of larger structures, such as galaxy clusters and super clusters, dark energy is required to explain why our universe is in a state of accelerated expansion. The school aims at providing master's and doctoral students and young post doctoral researchers with a perspective on the most important proposals on the nature of the dark components of the universe, not only from the theoretical point of view, but also from the experimental and observational one. Local Organizing Committee: + Sergio L. Cacciatori (Insubria, Como) + Monica Colpi (Bicocca, Milan) + Massimo Dotti (Bicocca, Milan) + Mario G. Lattanzi (INAF, Turin) + Roberto Peron (INAF, Rome) + Oliver F. Piattella (Insubria, Como) Scientific Organizing Committee: + Francesco Belgiorno (Politecnico, Milan) + William Beordo (INAF, Turin) + Mariateresa Crosta (INAF, Turin) + Vittorio Gorini (Insubria, Como) + Francesco Haardt (Insubria, Como) + Ugo Moschella (Insubria, Como) + Federico Re (Bicocca, Milan) Key dates: Student application: 15 April 2025 Notification of acceptance: 30 April 2025 Registration and payment for accepted students: 15 May 2025 Please circulate this announcement to anyone potentially interested. With our best wishes, Sergio L. Cacciatori, Roberto Peron, Oliver F. Piattella (on behalf of the Local and Scientific Organizing Committees) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. Black Holes & Cosmology 2025, Reykjavik, Iceland --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29249 Starting: 2025-08-05 to 2025-08-08 Location: Reykjavik, Iceland Additional Information: https://indico.mpp.mpg.de/e/BHCos25 Contact: Florian.Kuehnel(a)physik.uni-muenchen.de The purpose of the conference Black Holes & Cosmology is to bring together world-renowned experts as well as junior researchers working on theoretical and observational aspects of black holes, particularly (but not limited to) their role in cosmology. Topics include: Dark Matter Structure Formation Primordial Black Holes Gravitational-Wave Astronomy Quantum Aspects of Black Holes This event will take place at the University of Iceland in Reykjavik between the 5th and 8th of August 2025. We look forward to meet you! Invited Speakers include (* = TBC): Andreas Albrecht* (UCD) Earl Bellinger (Yale) Gianfranco Bertone* (UvA & GRAPPA) Alessandra Buonanno* (AEI) Matt Caplan (ISU) Nico Cappelluti (UM) Bernard Carr (QMUL) Sebastien Clesse (ULB) Nelson Christensen (Artemis & OCA) Gia Dvali (MPP & LMU) Alexander Dolgov (NSU & Unife) Netta Engelhardt (MIT) Glennys Farrar* (NYU) Enrique Gaztanaga (UoP) Sarah Geller (MIT) Reinhard Genzel* (MPE & UCB) Marat Gilfanov (MPA) Ruth Gregory (KCL) Alan Guth* (MIT) Michael Hawkins (ROE) Dan Hooper (UW) David Kaiser (MIT) Sasha Kashlinsky (NASA) William Kinney (UB) Alexander Kusenko (UCLA) Julien Lavalle (UoM) Guido Mueller* (AEI) Priyamvada Natarajan (Yale) Samaya Nissanke* (UvA & GRAPPA) Mairi Sakellariadou (KCL) Lisa Randall* (Harvard) Luciano Rezzolla* (GU) Subir Sarkar* (Oxford) Ravi Sheth (UPenn) Joe Silk* (IAP & JHU & Oxford) Mark Trodden* (UPenn) Hai-Bo Yu (UCR) Organisational Committee: Florian Kuehnel (MPP & LMU) [Chair] Larus Thorlacius (UI) Valentina Giangreco M. Puletti (UI) David Kaiser (MIT) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. 26th SIGRAV Conference on General Relativity and Gravitation, Milan, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/02/24/26th-sigrav-conference-on-ge… Starting: 2025-09-08 to 2025-09-12 Location: Milan, Italy Additional Information: https://sites.google.com/unimib.it/sigrav2025 Contact: davide.gerosa[AT]unimib.it The Italian Society of General Relativity and Gravitation (SIGRAV) announces the 26th SIGRAV Conference, hosted by the University of Milano-Bicocca, to be held in Milan, Italy, from September 8-12, 2025. https://sites.google.com/unimib.it/sigrav2025 The conference will cover various aspects of classical and quantum gravity, including tests of General Relativity, cosmology, gravity experiments, and gravitational waves from experimental, theoretical, and data-analysis perspectives. Participation is open to SIGRAV members and non-members alike, both nationally and internationally. The program will feature a series of broad review talks on various aspects of gravitational physics, as well as contributed talks. The SIGRAV Amaldi medals, the SIGRAV prizes for young researchers, and the Giulio Rampa PhD thesis prize will be awarded during the conference. There will also be a public event dedicated to the 10-year anniversary of the first direct detection of gravitational waves, GW150914. Abstracts for contributed talks should submitted by May 31, 2025. We aim to announce the full conference program by the end of June. Registrations will be accepted until July 15, 2025. Milan is a beautiful, international city in the north of Italy and is served by three major airports with worldwide connections. The city is home to art, history, and great food; you can also explore nearby lakes or venture into the stunning Alps. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.9. Time in Physics International Workshop, Sao Paulo, Brazil --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29268 Starting: 2025-05-11 to 2025-05-15 Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil Additional Information: https://nadjamagalhaes.com/tpiw-2025-2/ Contact: cosmo.physica[AT]gmail.com The Time in Physics International Workshop (TPIW) will provide a vibrant environment for discussions about time from the perspective of Physics, including experimental ones, fostering interaction among participants. Some of the topics that may be addressed are: fundamental questions about physical time, quantum gravity, experiments that investigate time, the arrow of time, thermodynamics, timeless theories, among others. This in-person event will happen from May 11 to 15 in the cosmopolitan Brazilian city of Sao Paulo, the largest South American city and one of the largest in the world. - Confirmed speakers: (a few will participate remotely due to personal circumstances) Alexander Smith (U. Dartmouth) George Matsas (IFT-UNESP) Henry Gomes (UC Davies) Julian Barbour (College Farm) Julio Fabris (UFES) Leonardo Sioufi (UNIFESP) Marina Cortes (Lisbon U) Richard Kerner (Sorbonne U.) William Unruh (UBC) Talk and poster submissions are open until March 31st, 2025. Registration fees have distinct categories as well as discounts for early registration. Further details and updates can be found at the conference website. - Scientific Organizing Committee: Nadja Simao Magalhaes (UNIFESP-Diadema) - Coord. Carlos Frajuca (IFSP) David Rodrigues (UFES) Ismael Paiva (Bristol U.) Natalia Moller (SAS, Slovakia) Paul Erker (IQOQ, Austria) Saulo Carneiro (UFBA) Vanessa Andrade (UnB) Website: https://nadjamagalhaes.com/tpiw-2025-2/ Contact: cosmo.physica[AT]gmail.com Instagram: [AT]timeinphysics Facebook: [AT]GrafaPhysics +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Tenure-Track Faculty Positions, Mexico City, Mexico ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29209 Deadline: 2025-04-04 Location: Mexico City, Mexico Additional Information: https://www.nucleares.unam.mx/convocatorias/2025/positions/Call_Eng_GTC_ICN… Contact: wolbi[AT]nucleares.unam.mx The Instituto de Ciencias Nucleares (ICN) at the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM) invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions (Investigador Asociado C) within the Department of Gravitation and Field Theory, in one or more of the following research areas: * Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Including Numerical Relativity * Cosmology and Astronomy * Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Field Theory * Elementary Particles and Hadrons * Mathematical Physics * Complex Systems * Artificial Intelligence Applied to some of the topics mentioned above We seek a highly motivated and promising scientist to contribute to the Institute's research and teaching activities, fostering academic excellence and innovation. The salary is competitive, and we will support applications for an additional payment package from Sistema Nacional de Investigadoras e Investigadores, or SNII. The position also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance (public and private) for the researcher and their immediate family, life insurance, and access to a pension and housing fund. The successful candidate will be expected to: * Conduct cutting-edge research in their field of expertise. * Develop and lead independent research projects, including securing external funding. * Collaborate with faculty members and research groups within ICN and across other institutions. * Teach undergraduate and graduate courses. * Supervise and mentor undergraduate, M.Sc., and Ph.D. students. * Contribute to the academic and administrative responsibilities of the Institute. * Collaborate with the institutional science outreach activities. Applicants must meet the following requirements: * A Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, Data Science, or a closely related field. * A strong track record of research accomplishments, evidenced by publications in leading peer-reviewed journals. * At least two years of postdoctoral experience. * A commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in academia. * Proficiency in written/spoken Spanish and English or a willingness to become proficient within a reasonable time frame. The following qualifications are desirable but not required for early-career researchers: * Proven ability to secure external research funding. * Teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level. Applications must be submitted by April 4th, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (GMT-6). Please submit all application materials through the Institute's online application handling system: https://secretaria.nucleares.unam.mx/convocatorias/gravitacion2025 The system will request the following documents: * Curriculum vitae: A comprehensive CV, including a list of publications, teaching experience, and any current or past research funding. * Summary of Citations: Provide a link to your Google Scholar profile (or a similar academic platform) or submit a free-format citation report. * Research Statement: A document describing future research plans. Present a three-year vision as well as a long-term outlook. * Letter of motivation and intent: A document describing academic achievements and their motivation to pursue a scientific career at ICN. * Reference Letters: Contact information for at least three academic references who can provide letters of recommendation. If you have any questions about this process, please contact Wolfgang Bietenholz (wolbi[AT]nucleares.unam.mx), and be sure to copy sriacad[AT]nucleares.unam.mx. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. One 2-year junior postdoc position in quantum gravity, Marseille, France ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29225 Deadline: 2025-03-15 Location: Marseille, France Additional Information: https://www.cpt.univ-mrs.fr/~quantumgravity/ Contact: pietro.dona[AT]cpt.univ-mrs.fr The quantum gravity team at the Centre de Physique Theorique in Marseille invites applications for one 2-year junior postdoctoral position starting in Fall 2025. The candidate must have completed their PhD before the starting date and have less than two years of postdoctoral experience. The group consists of four permanent members (Alejandro Perez, Pietro Dona', Simone Speziale, and Carlo Rovelli) and currently includes two PhD students. The group currently has two postdocs, whose contracts will end before the new position begins. The position can start any time after October 1st, 2025, preferably before January 2026. Successful candidates are expected to collaborate (but not exclusively) with members of the team on their projects, engage with PhD students, and contribute to the organization of the group's activities. The team focuses on research in quantum gravity, quantum information aspects of quantum gravity, black hole physics, and asymptotic symmetries in general relativity. Candidates with experience in Covariant Loop Quantum Gravity and spinfoam models are preferred. Salary will follow the French academic pay scale for postdocs, with an estimated net salary of approximately 2400 EUR per month. Interested applicants should submit a CV, a list of publications, and a cover letter outlining their research interests. Additionally, up to three letters of recommendation should be sent directly to: applications.qg.cpt[AT]gmail.com The application deadline is March 15th, 2025. Please include the applicant's name in the subject line of all relevant emails. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to the diversity of our research group. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Postdoc in mathematical general relativity and geometric analysis, Lulea, Sweden ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29230 Deadline: 2025-03-01 Location: Lulea, Sweden Additional Information: https://www.ltu.se/en/about-the-university/grants-prizes-and-research-fundi… Contact: stephen.mccormick[AT]ltu.se Project description: The purpose of this project is to conduct research in geometric analysis and mathematical general relativity, with an emphasis on the problem of quasi-local mass. In particular, the project aims to better understand Bartnik's quasi-local mass functional. However, the specific research questions can be adapted to the candidate's expertise and interests. The scholarship holder will be based at the Division of Mathematical Sciences within the Department of Engineering Sciences and Mathematics at LTU. The project will be carried out in collaboration with Stephen McCormick and is funded by the Kempe Foundation (grant JCSMK24-507). The tax-free stipend will be 360,000 SEK per year for two years (720,000 SEK total). Qualifications: In order to be eligible for the position you must have a PhD or a foreign degree equivalent to a PhD in mathematics (or closely related field). A doctoral degree awarded no more than five years before the application deadline provides a useful qualification. For this project, a successful candidate should have a strong background in geometric analysis, mathematical general relativity, or a closely related area. We seek a motivated and enthusiastic candidate capable of working independently and collaborating effectively within a team. Very good skills in both spoken and written English are essential. Most employees in the Division of Mathematical Sciences are currently men, therefore we welcome female and gender diverse applicants. Further information Postdoc scholarship for two years with placement in the Division of Mathematical Sciences in Lulea, Sweden. Starting date is August 18th, 2025, or as soon as possible according to agreement. For further information, applicants are welcome to contact Stephen McCormick, Senior Lecturer, (+46) 920-49 1680, stephen.mccormick[AT]ltu.se. A full application should include: - A brief cover letter (1 page) outlining your motivation for the position and suitability for the project. - A curriculum vitae (CV) including a full list of publications and contact information of two people willing to act as references - A brief research statement (1-4 pages) outlining your research interests and future plans. Closing date for applications: March 1, 2025 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. PhD Student Position in Time and Causality, St. Catharines, ON, Canada ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/02/19/phd-student-position-in-time… Deadline: 2025-04-30 Location: St. Catharines, ON, Canada Additional Information: https://baraksh.com/PhD/ Contact: bshoshany[AT]brocku.ca Prof. Barak Shoshany is inviting applications for a fully-funded PhD student position in his research group at Brock University, Canada. The chosen candidate will perform cutting-edge research towards understanding the nature of time and causality in general relativity and quantum mechanics. There are many possible directions of research, and students will be free to work on whatever interests them, as long as it aligns with the group's overall research interests. Computational projects are also welcome, and software, hardware, and/or access to high-performance computer clusters will be provided as needed. Some topics of current interest to the group include time travel paradoxes, parallel timelines, wormholes, warp drives, and hyperspace. The research group currently has one PhD student, one MSc student, and occasional undergraduate interns. The group is small, supportive, and laid-back. More information about Prof. Shoshany and his group can be found at this link: https://baraksh.com/ The ideal candidate will have mastery of general relativity, quantum field theory, and related fields of mathematics, prior research experience in a relevant field, and programming experience with Wolfram Mathematica and Python. Students with an MSc degree will be admitted directly to the PhD program. Students with a BSc degree will start in the MSc program and transfer to the PhD program after one year, but those with significant research experience may be considered for direct admittance to the PhD program. To apply, please email your latest CV, grade transcripts, and evidence of research experience to Prof. Barak Shoshany at bshoshany[AT]brocku.ca. In your email, please explain why you are interested in this research area, and what specific skills and experience you have that make you a good candidate for this specific position. Please note that generic copy-paste emails that do not address these points will be ignored. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The intended starting date is September 2025 or January 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide 2-3 confidential reference letters and will be interviewed via video call. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Black Hole Physics, Arica, Chile ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29245 Deadline: 2025-03-15 Location: Arica, Chile Additional Information: https://anid.cl/concursos/concurso-fondecyt-de-postdoctorado-2026/ Contact: Adolfo.cisterna.r[AT]mail.pucv.cl Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Black Hole Physics: Exact Solutions in GR and Scalar-Tensor Theories Host Institution: Universidad de Tarapaca' Location: Chile Application Deadline: March 15, 2025 Overview The research group led by Dr. Adolfo Cisterna at Universidad de Tarapaca', Chile, invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position in gravitation. The research focuses on the study of exact black hole solutions in General Relativity and modified gravity theories of the Scalar-Tensor type, including techniques for their construction. The position is expected to begin in April 2026 and is funded by the Chilean state agency FONDECYT. We seek an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to contribute to cutting-edge research on the construction of exact spacetimes, black holes, exact gravitational waves, their geometrical properties, algebraic classification, physical interpretation, black hole thermodynamics, and potential astrophysical signatures. Candidates with experience in solution-generating techniques are especially encouraged to apply. This postdoctoral position offers the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse network of researchers in Chile and internationally, including partners in the Czech Republic and France. Research Focus The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Adolfo Cisterna, exploring various techniques for constructing exact spacetime solutions in General Relativity, electrovacuum, and scalar-tensor theories. The research will encompass a range of properties such as rotation, acceleration, NUT charge, and radiative behavior, with a particular focus on black holes and exact gravitational waves. Responsibilities - Conduct independent and collaborative research in gravitational physics. - Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present them at national and international conferences. - Potentially assist in supervising graduate and undergraduate students. - Participate in team meetings, seminars, and the organization of international conferences hosted by the research group. Qualifications Applicants should meet the following criteria: - A Ph.D. in theoretical gravity, obtained no more than four years before the application deadline (expected by May 2025). - Strong background in classical General Relativity, black hole solutions, scalar-tensor theories, solution-generating techniques, algebraic classification of spacetimes, black hole thermodynamics, and related topics. - Experience with specialized software such as Maple, GRtensor, and/or Mathematica. - A solid track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals. - Excellent written and spoken English communication skills. - Ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Offer Details Duration: 3 years (full-time position). Salary: Approximately 2000 euros per month (a competitive salary for living in Chile). Benefits: Includes health insurance and an annual travel allowance of approximately 4500 euros. Research Collaboration: Opportunities to work with leading experts in Chile, the Czech Republic, France, and Greece. The fellow may travel for research purposes for up to six months per year, subject to prior discussion with the supervisor. How to Apply Interested candidates should submit the following documents by March 15, 2025: - A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) describing research interests and motivation for applying. - A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) including a list of publications. - Two recommendation letters (to be sent directly by the referees). - A sample of written work and a brief research statement (maximum 3 pages) that ideally connects with the work conducted by Dr. Adolfo Cisterna and his collaborators. Application Procedure: Submit all required documents electronically as a single PDF file to Adolfo.cisterna.r(a)mail.pucv.cl. Only complete applications will be considered. The selected candidate will be guided through the FONDECYT postdoctoral grant application process, which is expected to open between the end of March and the end of May. The successful applicant in the FONDECYT call will officially join the research group under the specified conditions and benefits. Funding and Salary The position is funded by the FONDECYT agency. Once the call officially opens, detailed application instructions will be available at: https://anid.cl/concursos/concurso-fondecyt-de-postdoctorado-2026/. Members of the research group will provide assistance with the application process as needed. The monthly salary is approximately 2000 euros, which includes health insurance and an annual travel allowance of 4500 euros. The fellow has the freedom to travel for up to six months per year, subject to supervisor approval, with expected visits to collaborating research groups in the Czech Republic, France, and Greece. For further inquiries about the position, please contact Dr. Adolfo Cisterna at Adolfo.cisterna.r[AT]mail.pucv.cl. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Postdoctoral positions in Computational Relativistic Astrophysics, Potsdam, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29256 Deadline: 2025-03-25 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://www.aei.mpg.de/1227727/car-postdoc-2025 Contact: matthias.blittersdorf[AT]aei.mpg.de The "Computational Relativistic Astrophysics" division at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (the Albert Einstein Institute) in Potsdam led by Masaru Shibata (director) announces the opening of postdoc appointments. A postdoctoral position for 2 years will be available. The "Computational Relativistic Astrophysics" division is currently composed of two group leaders (Kenta Kiuchi, Kyohei Kawaguchi), 1 senior scientist (Takami Kuroda), and several postdoc researchers and students, and focuses on several research topics in relativistic computational astrophysics including neutron star merger, collapsar, stellar core collapse and explosion, formation of supermassive black holes, and multi-messenger astronomy. The researchers in the "Computational Relativistic Astrophysics" division can use high-performance computers at Max Planck Computing and Data Facility (MPCDF: https://www.mpcdf.mpg.de) To apply for a postdoctoral position at the AEI in Potsdam, please fill out this form. Applicants will be asked to upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications and statement of research interests. Applicants will need to indicate the names of three referees for recommendation letters. Referees will be notified by email on how to upload the letters (in case of problems referees could send the letters directly to nrjobs[AT]aei.mpg.de). The deadline for the full consideration is March 25th, 2025. The positions will be available from September 1st 2025. The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply. For further information, please contact Matthias Blittersdorf: matthias.blittersdorf[AT]aei.mpg.de. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. Postdoctoral Position in Gravitational Wave Physics, Tuebingen, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/02/25/postdoctoral-position-in-gra… Deadline: 2025-03-31 Location: Tuebingen, Germany Additional Information: https://www.tat.physik.uni-tuebingen.de/~kokkotas Contact: kostas.kokkotas[AT]uni-tuebingen.de Postdoctoral Position in Gravitational Wave Physics at the University of Tuebingen, Germany Deadline for applications: March 31, 2025 The Theoretical Astrophysics section (TAT) at the University of Tuebingen has an opening for one (1) postdoctoral research position (Wissenschaftlicher Assistent/ Research Assistant, full position - 100 %) starting on October 1, 2025. The successful applicant will conduct original research focusing on the dynamics of relativistic objects and the emission of gravitational and electromagnetic radiation. This position is for a duration of two (2) years. The successful applicant is expected to assist with teaching for a maximum of four (4) hours per week. The salary will be determined according to the German public service scale (TV-L E13). The research activities of TAT are centered on the study of sources of gravitational waves, with an emphasis on the dynamics of neutron stars and black holes. The team currently consists of two (2) postdoctoral researchers, two (2) PhD students, and seven (7) MSc students, including an Emmy-Noether Research Group led by Dr. D. Doneva. Applications, including a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a statement of research interests and experience, and the names (address, and email) of up to three potential referees, should be sent to: Prof. Dr. Kostas Kokkotas Theoretical Astrophysics (IAAT), University of Tuebingen, D-72076 Tuebingen, Germany Applications by e-mail are welcome. All applications will receive full consideration until the position is filled. The University of Tuebingen seeks to increase the fraction of female scientists in research and teaching and particularly encourages applications from women. Disabled candidates are given preference if equally qualified +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme, Madrid, Spain; Noordwijk, Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29264 Deadline: 2025-04-30 Location: Madrid, Spain; Noordwijk, Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/esdc/visitor-programme Contact: arvp[AT]cosmos.esa.int To increase the scientific return from its space science missions, the European Space Agency (ESA) welcomes applications from scientists interested in pursuing research projects based on data publicly available in the ESA Space Science Archives (https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/esdc) The ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme is open to scientists, at all career levels, affiliated with institutes in ESA Member States and Collaborating States, although we will also consider strong applications from outside those states. Early-career scientists (within 10 years of the PhD) and PhD students are particularly encouraged to apply. We encourage applications from women and minorities. The peer-review evaluation process is anonymised to ensure equal opportunities for all applicants. During their stay, visiting scientists will have access to archives and mission specialists for help with the retrieval, calibration, and analysis of archival data. In principle, all areas of space research covered by ESA science missions can be supported. Residence lasts typically between one and three months, also distributed over multiple visits. Research projects can be carried out at ESAC (Madrid, Spain) and at ESTEC (Noordwijk, Netherlands). To offset the expenses incurred by visitors, ESA covers travel costs from and to the home institution and provides support for lodging expenses and meals. Applications received before 1 May 2025 will be considered for visits in autumn and winter 2025/2026. For further details, including areas of research and contact information, please refer to https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/esdc/visitor-programme or write to the programme coordinators at arvp[AT]cosmos.esa.int +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Living Reviews in Relativity: "Applications of machine learning in gravitational-wave research with current interferometric detectors" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/02/27/living-reviews-in-relativity… Additional Information: https://link.springer.com/journal/41114 The open-access journal Living Reviews in Relativity has published a new review article on 27 February 2025: Cuoco, E., Cavaglia', M., Heng, I.S. et al. Applications of machine learning in gravitational-wave research with current interferometric detectors. Living Rev Relativ 28, 2 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41114-024-00055-8 Abstract: This article provides an overview of the current state of machine learning in gravitational-wave research with interferometric detectors. Such applications are often still in their early days, but have reached sufficient popularity to warrant an assessment of their impact across various domains, including detector studies, noise and signal simulations, and the detection and interpretation of astrophysical signals. In detector studies, machine learning could be useful to optimize instruments like LIGO, Virgo, KAGRA, and future detectors. Algorithms could predict and help in mitigating environmental disturbances in real time, ensuring detectors operate at peak performance. Furthermore, machine-learning tools for characterizing and cleaning data after it is taken have already become crucial tools for achieving the best sensitivity of the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA network. In data analysis, machine learning has already been applied as an alternative to traditional methods for signal detection, source localization, noise reduction, and parameter estimation. For some signal types, it can already yield improved efficiency and robustness, though in many other areas traditional methods remain dominant. As the field evolves, the role of machine learning in advancing gravitational-wave research is expected to become increasingly prominent. This report highlights recent advancements, challenges, and perspectives for the current detector generation, with a brief outlook to the next generation of gravitational-wave detectors. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. North American Einstein Toolkit Workshop 2025, Austin TX, USA ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29276 Additional Information: We are pleased to announce the 2025 edition of the North American Einstein Toolkit Workshop. The workshop will be held at University of Texas at Austin from June 09-13. This is an opportunity for researchers and students to learn about the Einstein Toolkit, a community-driven software platform of core computational tools to advance and support research in relativistic astrophysics and gravitational physics. The workshop will offer a mixture of talks and tutorials. The tutorials provide opportunity for new users to become familiarized with the Einstein Tooolkit cyberinfrastructure. The talks are aimed at highlighting exciting science using the tools of numerical relativity, in particular, the Einstein Toolkit. At the end of the workshop, there will be a broad discussion on future directions of the Einstein Toolkit. Registration and the main website for the workshop will be available soon. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. New Trends in First Quantisation: Field Theory, Gravity and Quantum Computing, Bad Honnef, Germany 1.2. Gravitational Wave Cosmology, Brussels, Belgium 1.3. EMRI Search and Inference within the LISA Global Fit, Paris, France 1.4. PiTP: Gravitational Waves from Theory to Observation, Princeton, NJ, USA 1.5. 2nd Workshop on Self-Force and Amplitudes, Southampton, UK 1.6. APCTP Workshop on Gravitational Waves 2025, Taipei, Taiwan 1.7. Workshop on Gravitational Waves Detection, Baton Rouge, LA, USA 1.8. From Puzzles to New Insights in Fundamental Physics, Campagna, Italy 1.9. Tales of Gravity, Nottingham, UK 1.10. Caltech Relativistic Astrophysics Summer School, Pasadena, CA, USA 1.11. The 11th Conference of the Polish Society on Relativity, Wroclaw, Poland 1.12. The 5th Meeting on Gravitational Wave Science in Scandinavia, Copenhagen, Denmark 1.13. Octonions, standard model, and unification (online) 1.14. IOP Gravitational Physics Annual Meeting - Analogue Gravity: Theory and Experiment, London, UK 1.15. 24th Eastern Gravity Meeting, Durham, NH, USA 1.16. Black Holes, Neutron Stars, and Gravitational Waves @ Black Sea, Varna, Bulgaria 2. Jobs 2.1. Several postdoc and PhD positions in Einstein Telescope instrumentation and data analysis R&D, various sites, The Netherlands 2.2. Postdoc position in "Theoretical Multi-messenger Astrophysics", Hamburg, Germany 2.3. PhD Position on multi-messenger gravitational wave lensing, Louvain, Belgium 2.4. Another PhD position in Quantum Gravity, Nijmegen, The Netherlands 3. News 3.1. New textbook: "Primordial Black Holes" 3.2. Living Reviews in Relativity: "Primordial black holes and their gravitational-wave signatures" 3.3. SemiClassical gravity Online Network Exchange (SCONE): online seminar series 3.4. GWIC-Braccini 2024 thesis prize ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. New Trends in First Quantisation: Field Theory, Gravity and Quantum Computing, Bad Honnef, Germany --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29066 Starting: 2025-04-13 to 2025-04-17 Location: Bad Honnef, Germany Additional Information: https://www.we-heraeus-stiftung.de/veranstaltungen/new-trends-in-first-quan… Contact: s.franchino-vinas[AT]hzdr.de Field theories provide some of the best theoretical descriptions of fundamental physics. In recent years, however, several theoretical branches of physics based on the framework of first quantisation have blossomed, complementing better-known field-theoretic approaches. This workshop aims to bring together these research communities, identifying shared challenges, exchanging cutting edge theoretical tools, and fostering new interdisciplinary collaborations. The workshop will cover the following themes: * Foundations of the first quantised worldline approach to quantum field theory * Gravity in the first quantised approach * Non-perturbative techniques in first quantisation * Quantum computing in first quantised frameworks. A series of invited talks will present up-to-date results while keeping them accessible to non-experts. These talks will lead discussion sessions, which will have a prominent role to enhance cross-community knowledge exchange. Early career researchers and researchers from under-represented backgrounds in the community are highly encouraged to participate and can propose contributed talks. Applicants should detail which of the above topics their research interests best align with. Scientific organizers: Edwards, James Paul (University of Plymouth) Franchino-Vinas, Sebastian Alberto (Universita' di Genova and HZDR) Gies, Holger (Universitaet Jena) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. Gravitational Wave Cosmology, Brussels, Belgium --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29070 Starting: 2025-02-19 to 2025-02-21 Location: Brussels, Belgium Additional Information: http://www.solvayinstitutes.be/event/workshop/gravitational_wave_2025/gravi… Contact: isabelle.vangeet[AT]solvayinstitutes.be The Solvay workshop on "Gravitational Wave Cosmology" will take place at ULB on the 19-21 February 2025. Book your agenda for this exciting program where the speakers will provide their insights on pressing questions that new observations are currently bringing such as: * How can we distinguish cosmological sources from the detected Pulsar Timing Array signal ? * What is the nature of the Hubble tension: systematic errors or a sign for new physics? * How will gravitational waves standard sirens contribute in the near future? * How to distinguish the primordial gravitational wave background from the astrophysical background? * Which notable multi-messenger signatures should be searched for ? We hope to see you at this exciting workshop! On behalf of the organising committee, Giacomo Bruno, Sebastien Clesse, Geoffrey Compere, Archisman Ghosh, Alberto Marrioti, Samaya Nissanke, Nick Van Remortel, Alex Sevrin +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. EMRI Search and Inference within the LISA Global Fit, Paris, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/01/06/emri-search-and-inference-wi… Starting: 2025-06-23 to 2025-06-25 Location: Paris, France Additional Information: https://indico.in2p3.fr/event/34916/ Contact: alvincjk[AT]nus.edu.sg We are pleased to announce a workshop titled "EMRI Search and Inference within the LISA Global Fit - Part I", to be held from 23 to 25 June 2025 at the AstroParticule et Cosmologie (APC) laboratory in Paris, France. Part II of this workshop will be held in Summer 2026 at the National University of Singapore (NUS). Applications for Part I are now open on the event website. When compact objects such as neutron stars or stellar-mass black holes venture into the vicinity of giant black holes, they can form highly asymmetric and strongly relativistic binary systems known as extreme-mass-ratio inspirals (EMRIs). EMRIs are some of the most promising gravitational-wave sources that the upcoming space mission LISA might observe, but also some of the most difficult to model, detect and characterise. The aim of this workshop is to bring together experts in EMRI science and LISA data analysis, to assess the state of the art in the field and to further develop plans for the optimal extraction of science from such sources. The workshop will focus mainly on data analysis techniques for EMRI search and inference in the broader context of the LISA global fit, but will naturally extend to adjacent topics such as the construction of accurate and efficient waveform templates, and the impact of astrophysical environments on EMRI modelling and interpretation. To facilitate productive interaction, the workshop will be capped at 40 participants, and will allocate plenty of time for discussion and collaboration while limiting the number of talks each day. Applications will be accepted until all workshop openings are filled, but we recommend applying before 28 Feb 2025 for full consideration. We look forward to seeing you in Paris next year! LOC: Stanislav Babak, Quentin Baghi, Alvin Chua, Antoine Petiteau +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. PiTP: Gravitational Waves from Theory to Observation, Princeton, NJ, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/01/09/pitp-gravitational-waves-fro… Starting: 2025-07-14 to 2025-07-25 Location: Princeton, NJ, USA Additional Information: http://pitp.ias.edu Contact: pitp[AT]ias.edu PiTP is an intensive two-week summer program designed for advanced graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. The program will be held from July 14-25, 2025 at the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, NJ. The school will explore the field of gravitational wave physics and astrophysics, bridging the gap between theory and observation. Gravitational waves offer a unique window into the Universe, allowing us to probe extreme astrophysical environments and primordial cosmological epochs. Gravitational waves also allow for powerful tests of general relativity in the strong field regime. Over the last decade, the direct detection of gravitational waves has opened up new avenues of research, driving rapid advancements in theoretical modeling, observational techniques, and data analysis. The school will provide a comprehensive overview of the field's current state, covering key theoretical tools, the latest developments in modeling gravitational wave sources, and state-of-the-art methods in data analysis. These tools are essential for extracting physical insights from current observations and will be a critical foundation for interpreting data from more sensitive upcoming detectors. Topics will include: Waveform models; Numerical Relativity; Gravitational Wave Searches; Parameter Estimation Pulsar Timing Arrays; Astrophysics of Gravitational Wave Sources and interpretation of current observational data. Confirmed speakers are: Bruce Allen (Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics); Emanuele Berti (Johns Hopkins University); Neil Cornish (Montana State University); Maya Fishbach (University of Toronto); Luis Lehner (Perimeter Institute); Chiara Mingarelli (Yale University); Patricia Schmidt (University of Birmingham); Tejaswi Venumadhav Nerella (University of California, Santa Barbara); Barak Zackay (Weizmann Institute); Matias Zaldarriaga (Institute for Advanced Study). We would be grateful if you would bring this program to the attention of colleagues in your department and elsewhere, as well as advanced graduate students and postdocs in associated departments. Participation of women, minorities, and students from institutions with smaller programs is encouraged. Applications are due by March 1, 2025. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. 2nd Workshop on Self-Force and Amplitudes, Southampton, UK --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29090 Starting: 2025-09-09 to 2025-09-12 Location: Southampton, United Kingdom Additional Information: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1485758/ Contact: z.nasipak[AT]soton.ac.uk The 2nd Workshop on Self-Force and Amplitudes will be held in Southampton, UK, 9-12 Sep 2025. Like the first event, which was held at the Higgs Centre in Edinburgh in 2024, this workshop aims to bring together experts from the self-force and high-energy physics communities to discuss open challenges and opportunities at the interface between the two fields. Topics will include the following: - using data from scattering scenarios to inform models of gravitationally bound systems - using the self-force expansion to determine unknown high-order terms in the post-Minkowskian series, and vice versa - using self-force results to inform resummations of post-Minkowskian calculations, and vice versa - validating and informing resummation techniques using numerical relativity simulations of scattering orbits - describing Kerr black holes with amplitudes and point particles - investigating double copy structures in classical gravity and black hole perturbation theory There will be plenty of time allotted for discussions. Speaking slots are by invitation only, but registration is open to all. Due to limited space, registration will be moderated. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. APCTP Workshop on Gravitational Waves 2025, Taipei, Taiwan --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/01/14/apctp-workshop-on-gravitatio… Starting: 2025-04-20 to 2025-04-25 Location: Taipei, Taiwan Additional Information: https://sites.google.com/apctp.org/apctp-gw2025 Contact: apctp.gw2025[AT]gmail.com Gravitational waves (GWs) are transforming our understanding of the Universe, offering a revolutionary window into cosmic phenomena that were previously inaccessible through traditional astronomical observations. The LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA consortium's observations of hundreds of transient GW events from merging stellar mass black holes and neutron stars during the last decade have inaugurated the era of GW Astronomy by deepening our knowledge of these extreme stars of Einstein's General Relativity. Rapidly maturing Pulsar Timing Array efforts have provided glimpses of nanohertz GWs, offering new insights into high-energy phenomena in the early Universe and supermassive black hole binaries. The upcoming/proposed GW observatories like SKA, LIGO-India, LISA, Taiji/TianQin, ET, CE, and LILA are expected to address some of the most pressing challenges in modern cosmology, such as the Hubble tension and the nature of inflation in the early Universe while providing ultra-sensitive tests for Einstein's universe. The workshop APCTP-GW2025 aims to bring together researchers from the Asia Pacific region who are working on various aspects of the rapidly advancing field of GW astronomy. Set in the beautiful backdrop of Taipei in the spring, participants will not only engage in discussions but also enjoy the excellent weather, vibrant culture, and authentic traditional cuisine. The workshop will be held at the Institute of Physics, Academia Sinica in Taipei, Taiwan from April 20 to April 25, 2025. Registration is free, but limited slots are available. Contributed talks and posters are welcome. Deadline of registration and submission of abstracts: 1st March 2025. SOC (Achamveedu Gopakumar, Ian Vega, Kin-Wang Ng, Reginald Christian Bernardo and Stephen Appleby) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. Workshop on Gravitational Waves Detection, Baton Rouge, LA, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29103 Starting: 2025-02-27 to 2025-02-28 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA Additional Information: https://relativity.phys.lsu.edu/GWworkshop2025/ Contact: psingh[AT]lsu.edu The workshop is organized by the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Louisiana State University to celebrate Gabriela Gonzalez' distinguished career which has impacted gravitational waves on the occasion of her 60th birthday. There will be 15 invited talks and evening engagements. The workshop will be held in person at LSU bringing together mentors, collaborators, postdocs and students of Gabriela Gonzalez, and people interested in the topics. There is no fee to attend the workshop, but we ask that people register at the workshop website. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. From Puzzles to New Insights in Fundamental Physics, Campagna, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29119 Starting: 2025-06-23 to 2025-06-27 Location: Campagna, Italy Additional Information: https://www.pifp2025.it/ Contact: luca.buoninfante[AT]ru.nl The main objective of the Campagna Conference on "From Puzzles to New Insights in Fundamental Physics" is to thoroughly inspect puzzles and open questions in fundamental physics and to share and gain new insights into our understanding of the physical world. The Campagna Conference will also be a great opportunity to celebrate 100 years of Modern Quantum Mechanics. In-person registration is open only for PhD students and early postdocs. Priority will be given to those willing to present a poster. Due to capacity constraints, the total number of participants, including Invited Speakers and organizers, is limited to 65. Talks are by invitation only. Invited speakers include: Damiano Anselmi, Alessandra Buonanno, Jeremy Butterfield, Claudia de Rham, Francesco Di Filippo, John Donoghue, Gia Dvali, Katherine Freese, Marco Genovese, Flaminia Giacomini, David Gross, Duncan Haldane, Gerard 't Hooft, Benjamin Knorr, Sravan Kumar, Stefano Liberati, Slava Mukhanov, Saverio Pascazio, Alessia Platania, Didier Queloz, Adam Riess, Mairi Sakellariadou, Christof Wetterich, Frank Wilczek, Masahide Yamaguchi. The conference will be held in the town of Campagna, in the province of Salerno, the south of Italy. Campagna with its ancient origins, vast culture, and inspiring scientific history offers an ideal place where thinkers can gather, reflect and discuss Nature's most fundamental questions. The town has already shown its special atmosphere in the past by hosting two profound thinkers, scientists and philosophers: Giordano Bruno and Juan Caramuel. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.9. Tales of Gravity, Nottingham, UK --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29124 Starting: 2025-04-07 to 2025-04-11 Location: Nottingham, UK Additional Information: https://indico.global/event/5661/overview Contact: thomas.sotiriou[AT]nottingham.ac.uk Dear colleagues, We are excited to announce the conference "Tales of Gravity", to be held in Nottingham on April 7-11, 2025. For more details, to register and submit an abstract for a contributed talk, please follow the link provided. The conference will cover a range of areas connected to gravity, including fundamental physics, cosmology, relativistic astro, data and modelling, mathematics and experiment. The first two days of the meeting will be run in conjunction with UK Cosmology, which will partially cover expenses for UK participants. The conference will celebrate the recent opening of the Nottingham Centre of Gravity (NCoG), which brings together Nottingham's expertise in all aspects of gravitation in the Schools of Mathematical Sciences and Physics and Astronomy. The conference will also run alongside the Cosmic Titans exhibition, an inspiring blend of art and science, featuring commissions from nine artists who have collaborated with members of the NCoG and other UK-based researchers in gravity and quantum physics. Through immersive sculptural installations, film, and photography, these artists capture the excitement, wonder, and poetry of cutting-edge scientific discovery, offering a unique perspective on how these advancements shape our future. Nottingham is just under two hours by train from London, and served by Birmingham airport (less than an hour) and East Midlands Airport. The city is home to three of the oldest pubs in England, a castle, as well as the mill owned by George Green. You can also visit Isaac Newton's birthplace, complete with apple trees, in nearby Woolsthorpe Manor. Best wishes, The Organising Committee: Miguel Bezares, Stephen Green, Oliver Gould, Antonio Padilla, Laura Sberna, Thomas Sotiriou, David Stefanyszyn, Silke Weinfurtner +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.10. Caltech Relativistic Astrophysics Summer School, Pasadena, CA, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29130 Starting: 2025-06-23 to 2025-06-27 Location: Pasadena, CA, USA Additional Information: https://relastro-school-2025.caltech.edu Contact: emost[AT]caltech.edu Dear all, We are pleased to announce the Caltech Relativistic Astrophysics Summer School 2025, which will take place in Pasadena, CA from June 23-27, 2025. https://relastro-school-2025.caltech.edu High-energy astrophysics has made remarkable progress in describing some of the most extreme phenomena in the universe. Recent discoveries such as compact binary mergers and multi-messenger gravitational wave events, fast radio bursts, ultra-high energy cosmic rays, and advances in our understanding of the transient high energy sky (radio, X-ray, gamma-ray) open up new possibilities for forefront research in these rapidly evolving fields. This summer school aims to provide beginning and advanced graduate students in astrophysics, physics, and adjacent fields with the knowledge and tools to fully take advantage of these exciting developments. A particular focus of the school will be the application of emerging computational tools to provide high-fidelity models of high-energy astrophysical phenomena in strong gravity environments, e.g., around black holes or neutron stars. The one-week long summer school will include lectures on a broad range of topics: Black hole astrophysics Dynamo and turbulence Magnetohydrodynamics Multi-messenger gravitational wave events Neutrino astrophysics Neutron star magnetospheres Numerical Relativity Plasma kinetics Applications are open now. To receive full consideration, applications should be submitted by April 1, 2025. Partial financial support is available on a request basis. For the organizers, Elias R. Most, Sasha Philippov +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.11. The 11th Conference of the Polish Society on Relativity, Wroclaw, Poland --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/01/28/the-11th-conference-of-the-p… Starting: 2025-07-21 to 2025-07-24 Location: Wroclaw, Poland Additional Information: https://events.ift.uni.wroc.pl/event/83/ Contact: potor2025[AT]protonmail.com We happily announce the 11th annual conference of the Polish Society on Relativity (PoToR), which is the Polish organisation of physicists engaged in the research on classical or quantum gravity. As always, it is open to all people working in these fields of study, not only members of the Society. We aim to cover the full spectrum of topics, encompassing mathematical and numerical relativity, gravitational waves, relativistic astrophysics, cosmology, quantum gravity, and modified gravity (or other models going beyond GR). The conference will be held in the centre of the historic city of Wroclaw. The list of plenary speakers is still being completed but includes so far: Piotr Chrusciel (University of Vienna) Betti Hartmann (University College London) Jackson Levi Said (University of Malta) Anna Pachol (University of South-Eastern Norway) Dorota Rosinska (University of Warsaw) The registration fee (covering coffee breaks, lunches and conference materials) amounts to 1100 PLN for regular participants and 800 PLN for PoToR members or students, (i.e. around 260 and 190 EUR, respectively). We encourage young researchers to apply for the potential support to cover the fee, travel or local expenses through the COST Action networks. Eligible networks include CA21136 and CA23130. For more and up to date information, follow a link to the conference website provided here. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.12. The 5th Meeting on Gravitational Wave Science in Scandinavia, Copenhagen, Denmark --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29150 Starting: 2025-05-15 to 2025-05-16 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Additional Information: https://strong-gr.com/5th-meeting-on-gravitational-wave-science-in-scandina… Contact: julie.demolade[AT]nbi.ku.dk We are pleased to announce that the Niels Bohr Institute will be hosting The 5th Meeting on Gravitational Wave Science in Scandinavia on May 15 - 16, 2025. The gravitational physics landscape has been evolving rapidly, driven in good part by our ability to study strong-field regions, in particular black holes, with gravitational waves. Gravitational-wave astronomy will celebrate a decade of existence in 2025, and with it, we celebrate a revolution in physics. The Scandinavian community has been producing exciting results in the field and will meet for the 5th Meeting on Gravitational Wave Science in Scandinavia. There is no registration fee, and no financial support is possible. Due to the venue's limited capacity, participation is moderated. Please register at https://strong-gr.com/5th-meeting-on-gravitational-wave-science-in-scandina… before April 15, 2025. The organizers will confirm your application as soon as possible. For more details, visit the meeting website at https://strong-gr.com/5th-meeting-on-gravitational-wave-science-in-scandina… All the best, Rico Lo, on behalf of the local organizing committee +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.13. Octonions, standard model, and unification (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29158 Starting: 2025-02-07 to 2025-12-19 Location: Online Additional Information: https://www.tifr.res.in/~tpsingh/OSMU2025.pdf Contact: tpsingh[AT]tifr.res.in OSMU2025 Octonions, Standard Model, and Unification February 7 - December 19, 2025 An online lecture series presented by Archive Trust for Research in Mathematical Sciences and Philosophy (Bristol) Motivation: Several physicists believe that quantum theory, as presently understood, is likely to be approximate, not exact. In particular, our understanding of space-time structure in quantum field theory might be in for an overhaul. Twistor theory, trace dynamics, and the number system known as octonions, will possibly play an important role in this improved understanding of space-time. Octonions have also emerged significantly in recent years in the investigation of elementary particles, the standard model, and its unification with gravitation. Perhaps the foundational underpinnings of quantum gravity, as well as of particle physics, need to be examined afresh. Do we need dark matter, or a modified law of gravitation? Does the standard model of cosmology need a revision? The present lecture series presents ongoing research from eminent physicists and mathematicians working in these fields. Each session will be two hours long, with one hour for the talk, followed by an hour long question-answer session. Hosts: Tejinder P. Singh and Michael Wright Advisors: Latham Boyle (Edinburgh), Felix Finster (Regensburg), Cohl Furey (Berlin), Niels Gresnigt (Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University), Jose Isidro (Valencia), Ashutosh Kotwal (Duke), Anthony Lasenby (Cambridge), Roger Penrose (Oxford), Hendrik Ulbricht (Southampton) SPEAKERS Mordehai Milgrom Stacy McGaugh Latham Boyle Igor Kannatchikov Shane Farnsworth Rabindra Mohapatra Gregory Moore Abhay Ashtekar* Bob Coecke* Walter van Suijlekom* Goran Senjanovic* Roger Penrose* (More names to be added) * To Be Confirmed +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.14. IOP Gravitational Physics Annual Meeting - Analogue Gravity: Theory and Experiment, London, UK --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/01/31/iop-gravitational-physics-an… Starting: 2025-02-25 to 2025-02-25 Location: London, UK Additional Information: https://iop.eventsair.com/gpgam2025/ Contact: brien.nolan[AT]dcu.ie We are pleased to announce the annual scientific meeting of the IOP Gravitational Physics Group, which will take place at the Institute of Physics headquarters in London on 25 February 2025. The focus of this year's meeting is Analogue Gravity: Theory and Experiment. Our speakers at this year's meeting are: Maxime Jacquet (Sorbonne) - Overview of analogue gravity Silvia Schiattarella (Nottingham) - Analogue cosmology: cosmological preheating Silke Weinfurtner (Nottingham) - Analogue rotating black hole experiments: state of the art For further details and registration, please see the link above. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.15. 24th Eastern Gravity Meeting, Durham, NH, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29167 Starting: 2025-05-22 to 2025-05-23 Location: Durham, NH, USA Additional Information: https://learnforlife.unh.edu/portal/events/reg/participantTypeSelection.do?… Contact: francois.foucart[AT]unh.edu We are pleased to announce that the 24th Eastern Gravity Meeting will be held May 22-23 2025 on the Durham campus of the University of New Hampshire. The meeting will gather researchers involved in all areas of gravitational physics, including classical and quantum gravity, theoretical, observational, and computational gravity, gravitational astrophysics and cosmology. The conference aims to encourage connections between researchers in the Eastern US. Participants may contribute short presentations; priority for presenting at the meeting will be given to junior researchers, and a prize for best student talk, sponsored by the Division of Gravitational Physics of the APS, will be awarded at the end of the meeting. Registration and further information about the meeting is available here: https://learnforlife.unh.edu/portal/events/reg/participantTypeSelection.do?… For more information about this meeting, please contact Francois Foucart (francois.foucart[AT]unh.edu) or David Mattingly (David.Mattingly[AT]unh.edu) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.16. Black Holes, Neutron Stars, and Gravitational Waves @ Black Sea, Varna, Bulgaria --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/02/01/black-holes-neutron-stars-an… Starting: 2025-06-16 to 2025-06-20 Location: Varna, Bulgaria Additional Information: https://indico.global/event/13880/ Contact: daniela.doneva[AT]uni-tuebingen.de We are pleased to announce the "Black Holes, Neutron Stars, and Gravitational Waves @ Black Sea" conference, to be held in Varna (Bulgaria) on June 16-20 2025. The conference is jointly organized by the University of Sofia and the University of Tuebingen. For more details and registration please follow the link provided. The main topics of the conference are: -- Gravitational waves from the coalescence of black holes, neutron stars, and other compact object -- Detection and analysis of gravitational waves -- Strong field tests of General Relativity and alternative theories of gravity -- Accretion discs and shadows of compact objects -- Pulsar timing -- Fundamental physics with gravitational waves -- Modified theories of gravity -- Long-range gravity, dark matter, dark energy The Conference venue is Hotel Cherno More in Varna. The hotel is located near the beautiful sea park, and then the beach. Varna, located on the eastern coast of Bulgaria, is a vibrant city with a rich history, stunning beaches, and a thriving cultural scene. As one of Europe's oldest cities, Varna boasts a history spanning over 7,000 years, influenced by civilizations such as the Thracians, Greeks, Romans, and Byzantines. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Several postdoc and PhD positions in Einstein Telescope instrumentation and data analysis R&D, various sites, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29098 Deadline: 2025-01-31 Location: Amsterdam, Maastricht, and Utrecht, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://jobs.nikhef.nl/jobs/several-phd-and-postdoc-positions-rd-and-design… Contact: c.f.f.vandenbroeck[AT]uu.nl The Nikhef Partnership, which consists of the Nikhef Institute in Amsterdam together with partner universities, is expanding its team working on the Einstein Telescope (ET), and invites applications for several PhD positions and several postdoc positions. These positions cover ET instrumentation, simulation, and data analysis development. For data analysis applicants, a background in Machine Learning is desirable. The positions will be hosted at Amsterdam, Maastricht, and Utrecht, depending on the type of activity. Applicants for the PhD and postdoc positions should respectively have completed a Master or PhD degree in physics or a related field, or in computer science. PhD students will receive a 4-year contract, and postdoc contracts are typically for 2 years. The renumeration is competitive, and the conditions of employment are excellent, as set out in a Collective Labor Agreement. For questions, please contact Stefan Hild (s.hild[AT]nikhef.nl), Andreas Freise (a.freise[nikhef.nl), and Chris Van Den Broeck (c.f.f.vandenbroeck[AT]uu.nl). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoc position in "Theoretical Multi-messenger Astrophysics", Hamburg, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29135 Deadline: 2025-02-15 Location: Hamburg, Germany Additional Information: https://www.uni-hamburg.de/stellenangebote/ausschreibung.html?jobID=bbc6499… Contact: stephan.rosswog[AT]uni-hamburg.de The postdoc position is financed as part of the ERC Advanced Grant "INSPIRATION: from Inspiral to Kilonova" which aims at the theoretical modeling of the multi-messenger signals of neutron star mergers. The particular focus will be on the gravitational wave, electromagnetic and neutrino signals of the sources accessible to today's and to future gravitational wave detectors. The successful candidate possesses expertise in the relevant areas of theoretical astrophysics (general relativity, hydrodynamics, nuclear equations of state, neutrino physics/transport, nuclear reactions and radiative transfer) and of computational physics/supercomputing. Candidates with demonstrated expertise in the numerical modeling of relativistic jets and/or radiative transfer are particularly encouraged to apply. Postdoctoral research associates will have their own travel budget and access to excellent computing facilities. Moreover they will profit from the inspiring science environment of and the ample scientific expertise within the Cluster of Excellence "Quantum Universe", https://www.qu.uni-hamburg.de. The application deadline is February 15 2025. For more information please contact Stephan Rosswog under stephan.rosswog[AT]uni-hamburg.de The application has to be submitted via the application system of the University of Hamburg, please see https://www.uni-hamburg.de/stellenangebote/ausschreibung.html?jobID=bbc6499… +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. PhD Position on multi-messenger gravitational wave lensing, Louvain, Belgium ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/01/28/phd-position-at-uclouvain-be… Deadline: 2025-03-02 Location: Louvain, Belgium Additional Information: https://cp3.irmp.ucl.ac.be/job/110 Contact: justin.janquart[AT]uclouvain.be The gravitational-wave (GW) group of the University of Louvain (UCLouvain, Belgium), hosted at the Centre for Cosmology, Particle Physics and Phenomenology (CP3, https://uclouvain.be/en/research-institutes/irmp/cp3/) of the Research Institute in Mathematics and Physics (IRMP, https://uclouvain.be/en/research-institutes/irmp/) welcomes applications for a four-year PhD student position on data analysis for multi-messenger lensing, with a focus on searches for GW signals, with current and future ground-based gravitational wave detectors, and coincident electromagnetic counterparts. The selected candidate is expected to start in September 2025 with some flexibility with the starting date. The CP3 center hosts research in physics of the Universe and fundamental interactions on the experimental and theoretical fronts. The UCLouvain GW group is part of the Virgo Collaboration at the European Gravitational Observatory (EGO) and has been active so far in searches for ultra-light dark matter, anisotropic stochastic GW background, gravitational wave lensing and on a multi-messenger project aiming to detect neutrinos and gravitational waves originating from common astrophysical sources. All the data analysis studies are performed in collaboration with theory specialists and use the IRMP computing center that also serves CERN experiments (CMS and NA62), IceCube, KM3NeT, muography, and projects in theoretical particle physics and cosmology. The UCLouvain GW group is also involved in instrumentation projects for both Virgo and the future Einstein Telescope notably at the two research and development facilities, E-TEST and ET Pathfinder. The selected candidate will work under the supervision of Justin Janquart, an expert of gravitational wave lensing data analysis, who joined the research group in September 2024. Activities related to the commissioning, operation, and monitoring of Virgo, implying presence on site, are also envisaged as part of the PhD. Constant and careful supervision of the candidate is also guaranteed thanks to the presence in the group of several postdoctoral researchers. Computing resources and support for traveling are excellent. The UCLouvain GW group, and more generally the CP3 center, is a highly international, diverse, and stimulating environment. The PhD research work will also be conducted in close contact and cooperation with the rest of the Belgian GW community and international partners. The UCLouvain campus is located some 25 km south of Brussels, to which it is conveniently connected by public transport, thus allowing life either in the EU capital or in the pleasant green countryside surrounding the campus. UCLouvain offers several advantages to its personnel, including reimbursement of public transport season tickets between home and workplace and free language courses. For more information, see https://uclouvain.be/en/study/international-welcome-guide.html. Applications must include a curriculum vitae, a personal motivation letter, the academic transcript of university studies, and at least two recommendation letters from senior scientists. Applications must be submitted online by the 2nd of March 2025 at: https://cp3.irmp.ucl.ac.be/job/110. Applicants should hold, by the time of the start of the appointment, a Master Degree in physics or equivalent with a remarkable academic record and they should demonstrate a strong interest and motivation in fundamental physics research. The position will remain open after the first deadline indicated above until a suitable candidate is found. For more information, please contact Justin Janquart (justin.janquart[AT]uclouvain.be) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Another PhD position in Quantum Gravity, Nijmegen, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29170 Deadline: 2025-02-21 Location: Nijmegen, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.hef.ru.nl/~rloll/Web/jobs/jobs.html Contact: r.loll[AT]science.ru.nl A PhD position in Quantum Gravity is available in the group of Prof. Renate Loll in the High-Energy Physics Department of Radboud University in Nijmegen, The Netherlands, starting no later than May 2025. The successful applicant will work under the supervision of Prof. Loll and be part of a large and active research group in quantum and strong gravity, which also comprises senior members J. Ambjorn (part-time), B. Bonga, T. Budd, B. Krishnan and F. Saueressig, and a sizeable group of students and postdocs. Aim of the research is to relate the behaviour of nonperturbative quantum fluctuations of spacetime at the Planck scale to properties of the early universe. Note that the project has a significant computational component, using state-of-the-art lattice gravity methods based on causal dynamical triangulations. Applicants must have a university degree in (theoretical) physics at master level or equivalent and proven abilities in theoretical physics and mathematics, including courses on General Relativity and Quantum Field Theory at a minimum. Good programming skills and a working knowledge of Monte Carlo simulations are essential prerequisites. The PhD position is for four years, which is the expected time for obtaining a doctoral degree in the Netherlands, and is paid according to nationally set standard rates. PhD candidates are required to take a number of courses, usually in the form of attending winter schools organized by the Dutch Research School for Theoretical Physics. They also act as teaching assistants for about ten percent of their working time. Prior to applying, candidates should inform themselves about the research done by Prof. Loll and the group by consulting website and publications. Applications should be sent by email as a single pdf-file to R.Loll[AT]science.ru.nl and consist of a cover letter, CV, transcripts of university grades and degrees, a statement of research interests and motivation for undertaking doctoral research in quantum gravity, as well as the names of at least two senior scientists who are in a position to judge the applicant's suitability for a PhD in theoretical physics. In case you have already applied for the recent PhD position in Quantum Gravity (advertised in Dec 2024 at hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/12/19/phd-position-in-quantum-gravity-nijmegen-the-netherlands-2/), and also want to be considered for the present position, a simple email stating this request is sufficient. Do not send the entire application file again. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline for applications is Feb 21, 2025. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. New textbook: "Primordial Black Holes" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29077 Additional Information: https://link.springer.com/book/9789819788866 Dear Colleagues, We would like to announce the new textboook: "Primordial Black Holes" Published by Springer Editors: Christian Byrnes, Gabriele Franciolini, Tomohiro Harada, Paolo Pani, Misao Sasaki Details of the book are available at https://link.springer.com/book/9789819788866 Primordial black holes (PBHs) were proposed more than 50 years ago as black holes possibly formed across a vast mass range in the early universe. They represent a unique probe to access the primordial universe and cosmological inflation. Furthermore, in certain mass ranges, they could comprise the entirety of the dark matter, seed supermassive black holes at high redshift, be responsible for some gravitational-wave events detected so far, and be novel gravitational-wave sources detectable with future instruments. However, detecting PBHs has proved to be extremely challenging and extensive research focused on setting a variety of constraints on the fraction of dark matter composed by these objects. This book highlights an up-to-date, comprehensive overview on this subject, including pedagogical details on the PBH formation scenarios, cosmological evolution, astrophysical implications, connections with gravitational-wave astronomy, and critical discussion of the latest and future constraints. At variance with all existing reviews on this subject, this book addresses graduate students and researchers not necessarily familiar with all areas of the topic, providing details on important key results rather than collecting and reviewing the latest literature. The topic is naturally interdisciplinary and connects areas as diverse as cosmology, particle physics, gravitational-wave astronomy, and numerical simulations. To reflect this diversity, the book includes 25 contributions from key researchers working in these different areas. It provides a unique reference both to approach the topic for the first time and to learn a specific specialized sub-area. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Living Reviews in Relativity: "Primordial black holes and their gravitational-wave signatures" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/01/27/living-reviews-in-relativity… Additional Information: https://link.springer.com/journal/41114 The open-access journal Living Reviews in Relativity has published a new review article on 23 January 2025: Bagui, E., Clesse, S., De Luca, V. et al. (For the LISA Cosmology Working Group) Primordial black holes and their gravitational-wave signatures. Living Rev Relativ 28, 1 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41114-024-00053-w Abstract: In the recent years, primordial black holes (PBHs) have emerged as one of the most interesting and hotly debated topics in cosmology. Among other possibilities, PBHs could explain both some of the signals from binary black hole mergers observed in gravitational-wave detectors and an important component of the dark matter in the Universe. Significant progress has been achieved both on the theory side and from the point of view of observations, including new models and more accurate calculations of PBH formation, evolution, clustering, merger rates, as well as new astrophysical and cosmological probes. In this work, we review, analyze and combine the latest developments in order to perform end-to-end calculations of the various gravitational-wave signatures of PBHs. Different ways to distinguish PBHs from stellar black holes are emphasized. Finally, we discuss their detectability with LISA, the first planned gravitational-wave observatory in space. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. SemiClassical gravity Online Network Exchange (SCONE): online seminar series ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29140 Additional Information: https://sites.google.com/view/semiclassicalgravity/ This is an invitation to join SCONE, the SemiClassical Online Network Exchange. The aim of SCONE is to bring researchers in semiclassical gravity together via a series of online seminars. The first series will take place between February and May 2025, with talks taking place typically on the first Monday of the each month. The time of the seminar is at 4 pm GMT, according to the following calendar. 3 February 2025: Nicola Pinamonti (Genoa, Italy) 3 March 2025: Erik Curiel (Bonn, Germany) 31 March 2025: Christiane Klein (York, UK) 5 May 2025: Silvia Pla (TUM, Germany) The title for the opening talk by Prof Pinamonti is: "Semiclassical Einstein equations. Theoretical aspects and some applications." The rest of the titles will be announced in due course. Please subscribe to our mailing list to receive the invitations and information on how to join following the link https://sites.google.com/view/semiclassicalgravity/ by clicking on the 'Mailing list' button at the bottom or sending an email to gravitysemiclassical[AT]gmail.com . On behalf of the organisers, Dr Daan W Janssen (York, UK) Dr Benito A Juarez-Aubry (York, UK) Dr Eleni-Alexandra Kontou (King's College London, UK) Dr Paolo Meda (Pavia, Italy) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. GWIC-Braccini 2024 thesis prize ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29144 Additional Information: https://gwic.ligo.org/thesis-prize.html The Gravitational Wave International Committee and the Friends of Stefano Braccini are pleased to announce the yearly prize recognising an outstanding Ph.D. thesis in the field of gravitational waves, the GWIC-Braccini Thesis Prize. Nominations for the 2024 GWIC-Braccini Thesis Prize are now open. Members of the gravitational-wave community are invited to nominate students who have performed notable research on any aspect of gravitational-wave science. Theses will be judged on (i) originality and creativity of the research, (ii) importance to the field of gravitational waves and gravitational-wave detection, broadly interpreted, and (iii) clarity of presentation. The winner will receive a certificate of recognition and a prize of US $1,000. The 2024 prize will be awarded at an international meeting in summer 2025. (Please note that the jury decision on the 2023 prize was unfortunately delayed; we expect that the 2023 prize will be announced in February 2025.) In this cycle, the prize will be awarded on a calendar year basis for 2024. Theses should have been accepted by the relevant institution between January 1, 2024 and 31 December 31, 2024. A committee selected from the gravitational-wave community will evaluate the nominations and select the winner. The selection committee will make all determinations about eligibility. Nominations should be submitted by February 28, 2025. The nomination package consists of (i) the thesis, (ii) a letter of nomination from the thesis advisor, (iii) a supporting letter from another scientist familiar with the work, and (iv) a single-page abstract of the thesis written by the nominee. The nomination and supporting letters should describe the importance and novelty of the research and the student's particular contribution. Because the large number of submissions imposes a significant burden on the jury, we request that each advisor submit a single nomination, and that they consider whether the thesis is indeed internationally competitive. Electronic submissions are strongly preferred, with the thesis, abstract and the letters in separate pdf files (four files in total). Electronic copies of the nomination materials may be sent to gwic-braccini-prize[AT]phys.ethz.ch. Please provide also a contact email address and the current institution of the nominee in the nomination letter. All submissions will be acknowledged. If an acknowledgement is not received shortly after the deadline, or for any other corner, please e-mail gwic-braccini-prize(a)phys.ethz.ch. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Blaumann's Loop Quantum Gravity School, Les Houches, France (2nd announcement) 1.2. Time in Quantum Theory 2025, Genoa, Italy 1.3. 28th Capra Meeting on Radiation Reaction in General Relativity, Southampton, UK 1.4. Magnetic Fields around Compact Objects, Waterloo, Canada 1.5. Black Hole Mimickers: From Theory to Observation, Princeton, NJ, USA 1.6. String Theory as a Bridge between Gauge Theory and Quantum Gravity, Rome, Italy 1.7. 11th Gulf Coast Gravity Meeting, Oxford, MS, USA 1.8. Workshop "Foundations of Quantum Mechanics" at the annual DPG Meeting, Bonn, Germany 1.9. IberiCos 2025, Coimbra, Portugal 1.10. First International Quantum Horizons Symposium, Banff, Canada 1.11. Bridging high and low energies in search of quantum gravity 2025, Paris, France 2. Jobs 2.1. PhD studentships in gravity at the School of Mathematical Sciences, Nottingham, UK 2.2. Postdoctoral position in mathematical general relativity and geometric analysis, multiple sites, France 2.3. Postdoctoral Position in Gravity and Cosmology, Krakow, Poland 2.4. Postdoctoral position in gravitational physics, quantum gravity and cosmology, Madrid, Spain 2.5. Expression of interest for postdoc positions in gravity theory and GW phenomenology, Rome, Italy 2.6. PhD fellowships at SISSA, Trieste, Italy 2.7. PhD position in Quantum Gravity, Nijmegen, The Netherlands 2.8. Post Doc position in "Electronics for LISA", Rome, Italy 2.9. PhD positions in gravity, strings, astrophysics, Prague, Czech Republic 3. News 3.1. 2025 Awards for Essays on Gravitation 3.2. The Twenty-Ninth Release of the Einstein Toolkit 3.3. Giulio Rampa PhD Thesis Prize, Call for nominations, 2025 Edition ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Blaumann's Loop Quantum Gravity School, Les Houches, France (2nd announcement) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28953 Starting: 2025-09-01 to 2025-09-12 Location: Les Houches, France Additional Information: https://sites.google.com/cstq.org/2025-lqg-blaumann-school Contact: lqgleshouches25[AT]gmail.com Second announcement. We are pleased to announce that the website for the Blaumann's Loop Quantum Gravity school in Les Houches is now on-line. It contains the registration form, and the preliminary speakers' list and program. Organisers: Eugenio Bianchi, Etera Livine, Carlo Rovelli, Simone Speziale, Francesca Vidotto +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. Time in Quantum Theory 2025, Genoa, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/12/03/time-in-quantum-theory-2025-… Starting: 2025-06-17 to 2025-06-20 Location: Genoa, Italy Additional Information: https://tiqt2025.quantummechanics.it/ Contact: 2025tiqt[AT]gmail.com We announce the 5th Conference on Time in Quantum Theory (TiQT 2025), which will be held on 17-20 June 2025 in Genoa. Traditionally, TiQT brings together theoretical physicists, philosophers, and experimental physicists to share their ideas and findings about the nature of time in quantum mechanics and all related topics, e.g. the fundamental limitations to timekeeping, the foundational and experimental aspects of time and its measurement, relativistic quantum mechanics, etc. We believe that beauty fosters inspiration, so the Conference will be hosted at the stunning D'Albertis Castle in Genoa, a beautiful port city on the Ligurian Sea. You can enjoy your stay by immersing yourself in the city's rich historical heritage and natural surroundings, or by exploring awesome locations and beaches along the Ligurian Coast. In Einstein's words, who stayed in Genoa at 16, "The happy months of my stay in Italy are my most beautiful memories". Talk and poster submissions are open until March 12th, 2025. Further details and updates at the conference website. The Local Organizers, Lorenzo Maccone and Simone Roncallo +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. 28th Capra Meeting on Radiation Reaction in General Relativity, Southampton, UK --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28973 Starting: 2025-07-21 to 2025-07-25 Location: Southampton, UK Additional Information: https://www.caprameeting.org/capra-28 Contact: capra28[AT]caprameeting.org The 28th Capra Meeting on Radiation Reaction in General Relativity will take place at the Highfield campus of the University of Southampton (UK) from 21 to 25 July, 2025. The Capra Meeting is an annual conference/workshop on the topic of radiation reaction in general relativity. Its primary focus is the development of the gravitational-self-force approach to further our understanding of the two-body problem in general relativity, and to model gravitational waves from the extreme-mass-ratio binaries that will be a key target for the near-future space-based detector LISA. The Capra Meeting will comprise invited review talks, short contributed presentations, posters, and focused discussion sessions. The tradition of the meeting is that there is no registration fee for participating. At the Capra Meeting, we provide equal opportunities regardless of gender, age, race, disability, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, civil status, or family status. If you have any feedback or suggestions as to how we can ensure a successful and inclusive meeting, please do not hesitate to get in touch at edi[AT]caprameeting.org. The meeting website will be accessible at https://www.caprameeting.org in due course, and we will be in touch again when registration opens. Please direct any questions to capra28[AT]caprameeting.org +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. Magnetic Fields around Compact Objects, Waterloo, Canada --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29002 Starting: 2025-03-26 to 2025-03-28 Location: Waterloo, Canada Additional Information: https://events.perimeterinstitute.ca/event/743/ Contact: lcombi[AT]perimeterinstitute.ca In the vicinity of neutron stars and black holes, where spacetime is strongly curved, magnetic fields can power many of the violent phenomena that we observe across the entire electromagnetic spectrum, from accretion and jet launching, to magnetar flares and pulsar emission. In the last decades, our theoretical understanding of the role of magnetic fields in these extreme environments has greatly improved through numerical simulations of magnetohydrodynamical fluids and charged kinetic particles; however, many open and important questions remain. Our observational capabilities and computational resources will keep growing dramatically in the next few years, allowing us to explore high-energy astrophysics in unprecedented regimes. Improving our knowledge of how magnetic fields, matter, and gravity interact with each other is a crucial piece in the new era of multimessenger astrophysics. This workshop will gather experts from a wide range of disciplines within physics and astrophysics to present state-of-the-art advances in theoretical models of magnetic fields and high-energy plasma in different contexts, from neutron star mergers to supermassive black holes, and from micro scales to macro scales. Scientific Organizers: Luciano Combi (Perimeter Institute and U of Guelph) Sean Ressler (CITA) Bart Ripperda (CITA) Luis Lehner (Perimeter Institute) Will East (Perimeter Institute) Gibwa Musoke (CITA) Chris Thompson (CITA) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Black Hole Mimickers: From Theory to Observation, Princeton, NJ, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/12/09/black-hole-mimickers-from-th… Starting: 2025-03-03 to 2025-03-05 Location: Princeton, NJ, USA Additional Information: https://pcts.princeton.edu/events/2025/black-hole-mimickers-theory-observat… Contact: suvendu.giri[AT]perimeterinstitute.ca We are thrilled to announce the workshop "Black Hole Mimickers: From Theory to Observation," scheduled for March 3-5, 2025, at Princeton Center for Theoretical Science (PCTS), Princeton University, New Jersey. Registration is now open. --------------------------- The high precision afforded by gravitational waves and black hole imaging observations have begun to open up the opportunity to test the black hole paradigm. As observations continue to improve, the need to better understand theoretical models of black hole mimicking ultra compact objects is becoming increasingly urgent. This workshop aims to bridge the gap by bringing together the three key communities working on complementary aspects of the problem - gravitational wave observations, black hole imaging, and well motivated theoretical modeling. With a series of talks, reviews, updates, and discussions, this workshop aims to connect theoretical developments with current and future observations, stimulate discussions across disciplines, identify open problems, and brainstorm a roadmap to map the most productive path forward. --------------------------- Speakers include: Cosimo Bambi, Ramy Brustein, Vitor Cardoso, Andrew Chael, Ulf Danielsson, Mariafelicia de Laurentis, Anuradha Gupta, Pierre Heidmann, Steven Liebling, Alex Lupsasca, Andrea Maselli, Elisa Maggio, Samir Mathur, Lia Medeiros, Alex Nielsen, Hector Olivares, Paolo Pani, Frans Pretorius. Registration is free, but required for in-person participation in the workshop. Live streaming and recording of all talks will be freely available and require no registration. The registration window will remain open until we reach maximum capacity. A limited number of slots are available for flash talks, and we encourage graduate students to take advantage of this opportunity by submitting a title and abstract for consideration. We look forward to seeing you there! Organizers: Suvendu Giri, Luis Lehner, Nils Siemonsen, George Wong +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. String Theory as a Bridge between Gauge Theory and Quantum Gravity, Rome, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29016 Starting: 2025-02-17 to 2025-02-19 Location: Rome, Italy Additional Information: https://agenda.infn.it/e/PRIN_Strings_final Contact: alessandra.curto[AT]uniroma1.it The final event of the PRIN (Italian Research Project of National Interest) "String Theory as a Bridge between Gauge Theory and Quantum Gravity" will be a three-day conference that will take place at Sapienza University of Rome from 17 to 19 February 2025. This project is a collaboration between theoretical physics groups at INFN, SISSA, University of Roma Tor Vergata, Turin University, University of Piemonte Orientale, and Sapienza University of Rome. The topics of the workshop will range from gravitational wave phenomenology to modern approaches to scattering amplitudes, from quantum field theories in the presence of defects to the construction of novel theories with (broken) superconformal symmetry, from cosmological perturbations to highly excited strings and black-hole microstates. List of invited speakers: Riccardo Argurio Iosif Bena * Paolo de Bernardis Jan de Boer * Vitor Cardoso * Daniele Dorigoni Roberto Emparan Viviana Fafone Alba Grassi Riccardo Gonzo * Elias Kiritsis * Jan Manschot Daniel Mayerson Andrea Puhm Augusto Sagnotti Charlotte Sleight Jan Steinhoff * To be confirmed The Organizing Committee Matteo Bertolini, Massimo Bianchi, Marialuisa Frau, Alberto Lerda, Paolo Pani +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. 11th Gulf Coast Gravity Meeting, Oxford, MS, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/12/18/11th-gulf-coast-gravity-meet… Starting: 2025-04-11 to 2025-04-12 Location: Oxford, MS, USA Additional Information: https://www.phy.olemiss.edu/gcgm11/ Contact: gcgm11[AT]phy.olemiss.edu The GCGM returns to the University of Mississippi! The 11th Gulf Coast Gravity Meeting will be held at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, MS, on April 11 and 12, 2025. In keeping with its tradition, this will be an open, relaxed, and informal conference. We are inviting researchers and students interested in all areas of gravitational physics: classical and quantum gravity, general relativistic astrophysics and cosmology, quantum cosmology, gravitational waves, and experimental gravity. Because this is a regional meeting, many attendees will be from the southeastern United States, but all are welcome. Talks Following the usual tradition all participants, and especially postdocs and graduate students, are encouraged to contribute short, introductory talks on their current research, with the aim of fostering communication and understanding among gravitational physicists with different backgrounds. A prize (sponsored by the APS Division of Gravitational Physics) will be awarded for the best talk given by a student at the meeting. Deadlines Prospective speakers should register by March 01 to receive full consideration. Late applicants will be considered at the discretion of the organizers. See the website for details: https://www.phy.olemiss.edu/gcgm11/. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. Workshop "Foundations of Quantum Mechanics" at the annual DPG Meeting, Bonn, Germany --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29029 Starting: 2025-03-10 to 2025-03-14 Location: Bonn, Germany Additional Information: https://bonn25.dpg-tagungen.de/ Contact: nbodden[AT]uni-bonn.de The Working Group "Philosophy of Physics" (AGPhil) of the German Physical Society (DPG) invites submissions for its annual workshop. Contributions on any topic in philosophy of physics are welcome; the focus, however, will be on the topic of "Foundations of Quantum Mechanics", in honour of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, as declared by UNESCO, and the birth of quantum mechanics 100 years ago. The workshop takes place 10-14 March 2025 at the University of Bonn and will be part of the Annual Meeting of the DPG (https://bonn25.dpg-tagungen.de/) The following Invited Speakers have confirmed thus far: - Guido Bacciagaluppi (University of Utrecht) - Henrique Gomes (University of Oxford) - Michel Janssen (University of Minnesota) - Meinard Kuhlmann (University of Mainz) If you would like to present a paper, please submit an abstract of about 200 words by 10 January 2025 (ignore the stated 1 December 2024 abstract submission deadline on the website), using the online-form at https://www.dpg-tagung.de/bn25/submission.html?language=en. As conference fees are not trivial (https://bonn25.dpg-tagungen.de/registrierung/tagungsgebuehren?set_language=…) speakers who have difficulties paying the conference fees should contact us about possible travel grants. For future updates see https://www.dpg-physik.de/vereinigungen/fachuebergreifend/ag/agphil I look forward to seeing you in Bonn! Dennis Lehmkuhl +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.9. IberiCos 2025, Coimbra, Portugal --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/12/19/ibericos-2025/ Starting: 2025-04-14 to 2025-04-16 Location: Coimbra, Portugal Additional Information: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1479141 Contact: ibericos2025(a)uc.pt Registration is now open for IberiCos 2025, the 19th edition of the Iberian Cosmology Meetings, which will be held on April 14-16 2025 at the Department of Physics of the University of Coimbra, Portugal: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1479141 IberiCOS meetings are informal and there are no registration fees. These meetings aim to promote the exchange and cooperation among researchers engaged in Cosmology and related fields in Portugal and Spain. Researchers from other countries are also warmly encouraged to participate. All participants interested in presenting their work should register and provide their presentation title and abstract. We especially encourage early-career researchers to present their work to the community. The University of Coimbra is one of the oldest universities in the world and was classified as World Heritage by the UNESCO in 2013 for its role as the centre of production of Portuguese language literature and thinking and for the universal value of its campus, which dates back to the 16th century. INVITED SPEAKERS Edward Hardy (Oxford U./UK) Jessica Turner (Durham U./UK) Jose' Luis Bernal (Cantabria U./Spain) IMPORTANT DATES Registration deadline: April 1, 2024 Deadline for abstract submission: March 15, 2024 SOC Mar Bastero-Gil (Granada U.) Jose Beltran-Jimenez (Salamanca U.) Mariam Bouhmadi-Lopez (U. Basque Country) Matteo Fasiello (IFT/U.A. Madrid) Olga Mena (IFIC/U. Valencia) Jose Pedro Mimoso (IA/U. Lisbon) Paulo Moniz (U. Beira Interior) Lara Sousa (IA/U. Porto) LOC Catarina Cosme Ricardo Ferreira Antonio Manso Isabel Melo Jacob Litterer Joao Rosa +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.10. First International Quantum Horizons Symposium, Banff, Canada --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29040 Starting: 2025-08-20 to 2025-08-22 Location: Banff, Canada Additional Information: https://www.quantumhorizonsab.ca/fiqh-symposium Contact: saurya.das[AT]uleth.ca The first ever International Quantum Horizons Symposium will be held at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity in Banff, Alberta, Canada from August 20-22, 2025. This event will feature leading experts and visionary thinkers from around the globe, sharing their groundbreaking research and insights into the evolving frontiers of quantum science. Hosted by Quantum Horizons Alberta, the symposium underscores Alberta's commitment to advancing quantum research. All participants are invited to present poster presentations. The three poster sessions will form a major component of the symposium and will catalyse discussion on all aspects of quantum science. Together with the invited talks, we anticipate a stimulating venue for future research directions. The number of participants is limited, so please register as soon as possible. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.11. Bridging high and low energies in search of quantum gravity 2025, Paris, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/12/29/bridging-high-and-low-energi… Starting: 2025-07-07 to 2025-07-10 Location: Paris, France Additional Information: https://indico.in2p3.fr/event/34939/ Contact: bolmont[AT]lpnhe.in2p3.fr "Bridging high and low energies in search of quantum gravity 2025" (BridgeQG 2025) is the first annual conference of COST Action CA23130. The aim of the action is to combine investigations of the high-energy and high-precision (low-energy) regimes of quantum gravity phenomenology, bringing together the expertise of theorists working on quantum gravity or on the interaction between gravity and quantum physics with quantum information and quantum optics tools, and of experimentalists involved in astrophysical research on quantum gravity, or studying the effects of gravitational interactions on quantum systems. The goal of the conference is to favor exchanges between the various communities. There will be introductory seminars introducing the key concepts and objectives of the different research areas, followed by talks on hot topics and recent developments given by invited speakers. There will also be room for contributed talks. The conference will be held in Paris, France from 7 to 10 July 2025. It is fully funded by COST Association through COST Action CA23130. No registration fee is required. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. PhD studentships in gravity at the School of Mathematical Sciences, Nottingham, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/12/04/phd-studentships-in-gravity-… Deadline: 2024-12-20 Location: Nottingham, UK Additional Information: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy/course/research/mathematics-phd Contact: stephen.green2[AT]nottingham.ac.uk We invite applications for PhD positions in gravitational physics at the School of Mathematical Sciences of the University of Nottingham. We are seeking applicants in several areas of research listed below, with one scholarship reserved for AI for gravitational waves. Potential supervisors include Dr Miguel Bezares (numerical relativity), Dr Stephen Green (black holes, AI for gravitational waves), Prof Kirill Krasnov (mathematical relativity, differential geometry), Prof Jorma Louko (black holes and quantum field theory), Dr Laura Sberna (gravitational waves including astrophysics, black holes), and Prof Thomas Sotiriou (gravitational waves, black holes, and alternative theories), Prof Silke Weinfurtner (analogue gravity, black holes, quantum information). A complete list of projects is available at https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/Mathematics/Study/Research/PhD-research-opport…. Successful applicants will also join the Nottingham Centre of Gravity (NCoG), which unites gravitational physics expertise across the School of Mathematical Sciences and the School of Physics and Astronomy. The Centre comprises 17 permanent staff, 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. For more information and to apply, see https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy/course/research/mathematics-phd. Please apply by 20 December for full consideration. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoctoral position in mathematical general relativity and geometric analysis, multiple sites, France ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28981 Deadline: 2025-02-13 Location: Avignon, Montpellier, Paris, Rouen or Toulouse, France Additional Information: https://math.univ-avignon.fr/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/12/Postdoc_AN… Contact: erwann.delay[AT]univ-avignon.fr Applications are invited for a one-year postdoctoral position funded by the French National Agency for Research (Agence Nationale de la Recherche) project EINSTEIN-PPF ("Einstein manifolds, past, present and future"). The themes of the project are mathematical general relativity and geometric analysis. The postdoc is expected to work in one of the following departments: -Laboratoire de Mathematiques d'Avignon , Universite' d'Avignon. Contact: Erwann Delay - Institut de Mathematiques de Toulouse, Universite' de Toulouse. Contact: Yuxin Ge -Laboratoire Univers et Theories, Observatoire de Paris. Contact: Eric Gourgoulhon -Institut Montpellierain Alexander Grothendieck, Universite' de Montpellier. Contact: Marc Herzlich -Laboratoire de Mathematiques Raphael Salem, Universite' de Rouen. Contact: Simon Raulot Applicants interested in working at the interface of these themes and with more than one of the aforementioned researchers will be particularly appreciated. Even if the person will be located at a single site, collaboration between the candidate and the scientists mentioned above will be encouraged. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Postdoctoral Position in Gravity and Cosmology, Krakow, Poland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/12/05/postdoctoral-position-in-gra… Deadline: 2025-01-20 Location: Krakow, Poland Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29385 Contact: george.zahariade[AT]uj.edu.pl Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in gravity and cosmology with an emphasis on semiclassical methods, within the Institute of Theoretical Physics of the Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science, Jagiellonian University (Krakow, Poland). We seek candidates with a versatile profile and a good knowledge of general relativity and quantum field theory. The ideal candidate will also have some familiarity with statistical physics and/or the quantum field theory of open systems. They will work in Dr. George Zahariade's group and will be funded under SONATA BIS Grant No. 2023/50/E/ST2/00231 "Gravity and Field Theory at the Classical/Quantum Interface" from the Polish National Science Center. Collaboration with other groups within the Institute of Theoretical Physics will also be encouraged. A PhD degree by the start of the appointment is required. Krakow, Poland's second largest city, is nestled in the heart of Europe and has a beautiful UNESCO world heritage historical center. It is also a vibrant academic and high tech hub, fostering a large international community. The Jagiellonian University, founded in 1364, is the second oldest university in Central and Eastern Europe and is the alma mater of Nicolaus Copernicus. The Institute of Theoretical Physics conducts state-of-the-art research in various branches of modern theoretical physics: astrophysics and general relativity, atomic optics and quantum physics, classical and quantum field theory, condensed matter theory, elementary particle physics, mathematical physics, quantum gravity and string theory, statistical physics, and the theory of complex systems. A particular focus is given to interdisciplinary fields such as cognitive and brain sciences, quantum computing, artificial intelligence and machine learning. The initial appointment is for two years with a possible extension for a third year depending on performance and funding. The successful applicant is expected to start the appointment in the fall of 2025. To receive full consideration, applicants should submit the following materials: (1) Cover letter (no longer than one page); (2) CV including list of publications; (3) Research statement (no longer than 4 pages), including past achievements and future plans; (4) Three recommendation letters. All materials should be submitted via Academic Jobs Online (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29385) Review of applications will start on January 21, 2025. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Postdoctoral position in gravitational physics, quantum gravity and cosmology, Madrid, Spain ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28999 Deadline: 2024-12-22 Location: Madrid, Spain Additional Information: https://www.ucm.es/teorica/ Contact: doriti[AT]ucm.es The Department of Theoretical Physics of the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain invites applications for one 2-years postdoctoral position. The expected starting date of the position is the (early) Fall 2025. The hired postdoctoral researchers will work under the supervision of Prof. D. Oriti, and in close collaboration with other faculty members (including Prof. L. Garay, Prof. M. Martin-Benito, and others), on projects at the interface of quantum gravity, mathematical physics and cosmology. Candidates must hold a PhD degree (in Physics or Mathematics) by the Fall 2025, and have a research track record and solid expertise in at least one, but preferably more, of the following research areas: quantum gravity, quantum cosmology, quantum field theory (in curved spacetimes), mathematical gravitational physics, theoretical (and physical) cosmology, the (mathematical) theory of quantum fluids and quantum many-body systems, analogue gravity in condensed matter systems. Not required, but very much welcome, is specialized knowledge of quantum gravity formalisms like group field theory, spin foam models or canonical loop quantum gravity, and of loop quantum cosmology. The salary will be in the range 2500-3500 EUR/month before taxes, depending on research experience, with an additional allowance for travel and other research expenses. The application should include: a brief letter of interest, a CV with publications list, and a short (2 pages max) outline of research interests, in a single pdf file. It should be sent via email to doriti[AT]ucm.es, with subject "Postdoc application - Candidate Name". Moreover, two reference letters should be sent to the same address, with subject "Recommendation letter - Candidate Name", by the deadline. For more information about this position, please contact Prof. D. Oriti directly. Additional Information about the research environment: Department of Theoretical Physics: https://www.ucm.es/teorica/ Universidad Complutense de Madrid: https://www.ucm.es/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Expression of interest for postdoc positions in gravity theory and GW phenomenology, Rome, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29012 Deadline: 2024-12-19 Location: Rome, Italy Additional Information: https://forms.gle/mGWkr3Cm6KDzktPn8 Contact: paolo.pani[AT]uniroma1.it We expect to open several postdoctoral positions to work in the gravity theory and gravitational-wave phenomenology group at Sapienza University of Rome [https://web.uniroma1.it/gmunu] Successful candidates will join the FIS project 'ET-NOW: Fundamental Physics, Nuclear Physics, and Cosmology with the Einstein Telescope' (PI: Paolo Pani) recently funded by the Italian Ministry for Research. Candidates with expertise in gravitational-wave modeling, numerical relativity, science interpretation and data analysis, and with interests in cosmology, nuclear, high-energy physics and gravity are particularly encouraged to apply. The appointment is for 2+1 years (extension subject to funding renewal and satisfactory performance), with a net salary competitive with international standards. All candidates must hold (or soon be completing) a Ph.D. in Physics. Although flexible, the positions are expected to start typically in Sep 2025; but earlier start dates (as early as March 2025) can also be considered. Screening of the applications will begin in late December 2024 and will continue until the positions are filled. Expressions of interest can be submitted at the attached link. The research activities of the gmunu group include gravitational-wave modeling and phenomenology, black-hole and neutron-star physics, tests of gravity and of the nature of compact objects, and strong-gravity searches for dark matter. Group members are also expected to get involved in other activities such as training of students, networking, workshop and meeting organization, etc. The gmunu group currently includes the PI, Prof. Paolo Pani, 6 postdocs and 5 PhD students. Successful candidates will directly collaborate also with Prof. Francesco Pannarale (GW modelling and data analysis), Prof. Alfredo Urbano (Beyond the standard model theory and phenomenology; cosmology and physics of the primordial universe), and their students. Project members are also expected to interact with the ET experimental and GW data-analysis group [https://web.infn.it/VirgoRoma/index.php/en/] and with the INFN Rome Theory group [https://theory.roma1.infn.it/] at Sapienza, and to actively take part of the activities of the ET Observational Science Board. The Department of Physics at Sapienza is a vibrant work environment which hosts renowned research groups in several areas of physics, including gravitational-wave science, cosmology, and high-energy physics. In 2024 it ranked 12th among all Physics Departments worldwide and first in Italy, according to the Shanghai Global Ranking. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. PhD fellowships at SISSA, Trieste, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/12/18/phd-fellowships-at-sissa-tri… Deadline: 2025-03-04 Location: Trieste, Italy Additional Information: Please read annoucement Contact: barausse[AT]sissa.it The gravitational-wave physics group at SISSA (Trieste, Italy) invites applications for PhD positions in gravitational-wave theory, source modeling, science interpretation and data analysis, to start in the fall of 2025. 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). 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 be sent to *both* https://pica.cineca.it/sissa/phd-gwsky-2025/ and https://pica.cineca.it/sissa/phd-app-01-2025/ Please also see https://www.sissa.it/sites/default/files/2024-03/SISSA_IstruzioniCompilazio… for instructions. The hard deadline for applications is March 4 at 1300 Italian time. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. PhD position in Quantum Gravity, Nijmegen, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29032 Deadline: 2025-01-10 Location: Nijmegen, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.hef.ru.nl/~rloll/Web/jobs/jobs.html Contact: r.loll[AT]science.ru.nl A PhD position in Quantum Gravity is available in the High-Energy Physics Department of the Institute for Mathematics, Astrophysics and Particle Physics (IMAPP) of the Radboud University in Nijmegen, The Netherlands. The successful applicant will work under the supervision of Prof. Renate Loll on a project "Origin and Emergence of Spacetime Symmetries", co-supervised by Dr. Annegret Burtscher (Mathematics Department), and with collaboration by Dr. Renee Hoekzema. This position is part of a national consortium "Emergence at all Scales", which is the national flag-carrier of the NWA route 2 game changer Dutch Institute for Emergent Phenomena (d-iep.org) EAAS combines 8 Dutch and 1 Ukrainian university as well as Statistics Netherlands (CBS) in an interdisciplinary and collaborative endeavour aimed at understanding emergent phenomena across scales, combining multiple fields including physics, mathematics, astronomy, history and philosophy of science, and social science. Its approach to societal engagement throughout the project's 5-year lifetime is equally interdisciplinary, with a wide variety of activities ranging from art/science programmes, large scale science festivals, citizen science and educational initiatives at various levels. EAAS is hiring a total of 20 PhD/postdoc scientists to join the team, and our project/group leaders share the ambition of gender parity in hires across EAAS. Within this context we invite interested candidates to apply for this PhD position, to work on the subproject "Origin and Emergence of Spacetime Symmetries". This project aims to elucidate the role of spacetime symmetries like cosmological isometries and de Sitter- or Lorentz invariance, which are usually taken for granted in descriptions of the very early universe, in a nonperturbative Planckian regime, where spacetime is highly quantum-fluctuating. Using lattice gravity methods based on causal dynamical triangulations, a key goal is to construct microscopic symmetry precursors, and investigate if and how (approximate) symmetries can emerge under coarse-graining. Applicants must have a university degree in (theoretical) physics at master level or equivalent and proven abilities in theoretical physics and mathematics, including courses on General Relativity and Quantum Field Theory at a minimum. Good programming skills and a working knowledge of Monte Carlo simulations are essential prerequisites. The PhD position is for four years, which is the expected time for obtaining a doctoral degree in the Netherlands, and is paid according to nationally set standard rates. PhD candidates are required to take a number of courses, usually in the form of attending winter schools organized by the Dutch Research School for Theoretical Physics. They also act as teaching assistants for about ten percent of their working time. We particularly encourage women and candidates from other under-represented groups to apply. If selected for this position you are also expected to participate in the various scientific activities, meetings and workshops of the EAAS consortium, to form interdisciplinary collaborations across fields and geographical locations within the Netherlands, and to acquire skills by active participation in science communication activities, interacting with public audiences and taking part in a pilot programme where experience can be acquired in high school science teaching. Applications should be sent by email as a single pdf-file to R. Loll at the address stated below and consist of a cover letter, CV, transcripts of university grades and degrees, a statement of research interests and motivation for undertaking doctoral research in quantum gravity, as well as the names of at least two senior scientists who are in a position to judge the applicant's suitability for a PhD in theoretical physics. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The review of applications will begin on Jan 10, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Post Doc position in "Electronics for LISA", Rome, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/12/20/post-doc-position-in-electro… Deadline: 2025-01-18 Location: Rome, Italy Additional Information: https://jobs.dsi.infn.it/borseassegni/pdf/getfile.php?filename=27428.pdf Contact: giuseppe.masciantonio[AT]roma2.infn.it The LISA group in Roma Tor Vergata is seeking a physicist or engineer for a post-doc fellowship for on the theme: "Modeling, development and characterization of electronics for gravitational wave detectors in space" The new post-doc will work with the LISA - Tor Vergata group, developing and/or monitoring several projects in support to our Electronic Lab (1 engineer, 1 physicist, 1 post-doc, 2 technicians). The LISA group is also active in multimessager data from galactic nuclei and in fundamental physics (SEP violation, PFE) with LISA. The duration is 2 + 1 year, starting date: asap. Annual gross salary is euro 31.308 ( about 2.300/month net, according to present tax regulation). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. PhD positions in gravity, strings, astrophysics, Prague, Czech Republic ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29042 Deadline: 2025-01-15 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Additional Information: https://www.mff.cuni.cz/en/physicsphd/f1/program-overview Contact: phd-f1[AT]matfyz.cuni.cz We are inviting applications for multiple 4-year PhD positions in Prague, Czech Republic, in the fields of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Theory of Gravity, and String Theory. The list of available projects is at https://www.mff.cuni.cz/en/physicsphd/f1/program-overview. PhD thesis research will be conducted at one of the participating institutions in Prague: Charles University (Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astronomical Institute), Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Astronomical Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences, and Institute of Mathematics of the Czech Academy of Sciences. The PhD degrees are awarded by Charles University. The positions are funded by individual grants (both national and EU, including ERC grants or equivalents) and institutional fellowships. The positions are open to candidates of any nationality. PhD students receive medical insurance with no or small co-pays, subsidized meals, possibility of staying in student dormitories, and free "Czech as foreign language" classes. Prague remains cheaper than other comparable European cities while offering similar level of comforts and entertainments. For more information and application procedure, please see https://www.mff.cuni.cz/en/physicsphd/f1/program-overview. The application deadline is January 15 2025 for positions beginning in the Fall semester of 2025. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. 2025 Awards for Essays on Gravitation ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/12/06/2025-awards-for-essays-on-gr… Additional Information: https://gravityresearchfoundation.org In 2025, for our seventy-sixth competition, the trustees of the Gravity Research Foundation are offering five awards for short essays for stimulating thought and encouraging work on the phenomenon of gravitation. The stipulations follow: (1) We will make these Awards on May 15, 2025, for the best and most well-written essays about gravitation, its theory, applications, or effects. Essays must be 10 pages or fewer using double-spacing, single column, 12-point font and 1-inch margins including a small number of diagrams, tables, and equations. Title and reference pages are additional and not included in the page count. The subject matter may or may not be original research. The essay competition is not intended to replace a research journal where the detailed results of original research are submitted. Essays should not give lengthy detailed mathematical calculations nor detailed descriptions of an experimental setup. Essay ideas should be self- contained and understandable - not dependent on reading other documents. (2) The First Award will be $4000.00 The Second Award will be $700.00 The Third Award will be $600.00 The Fourth Award will be $500.00 The Fifth Award will be $400.00 (3) Essay must be typed in English and e-mailed in a single PDF file by March 31, 2025. One essay only will be accepted from each author. Notify us within 24 hours if you do not receive an e-mail confirmation of your submission. (4) Title page should include all the following: essay title, authors' names (specify corresponding author), e-mail and mailing addresses, submission date, an abstract of 125 words or fewer, and the statement: "Essay written for the Gravity Research Foundation 2025 Awards for Essays on Gravitation." Pages should be numbered. (5) The decision of the judges will be final. No reviews or comments will be provided. (6) Contestants can find the awards announcement posted on our website: gravityresearchfoundation.org around May 15, 2025. (7) The five award-winning essays will be published in a special issue of the International Journal of Modern Physics D (IJMPD). Authors of essays designated Honorable Mention will be invited to submit their essays to the IJMPD where these may undergo additional refereeing at editorial discretion for possible publication. Authors of all other essays are free and encouraged to publish their essays after May 15th. Submission e-mail address: George M. Rideout, Jr., President, grideoutjr[AT]aol.com Recent First Award Winners: 2024 - Tom Banks, Rutgers University, NJ and Willy Fischler, University of Texas, TX 2023 - Maciej Dunajski, University of Cambridge, UK 2022 - Cenalo Vaz, University of Cincinnati, OH 2021 - Samir D. Mathur, The Ohio State University, OH 2020 - Maulik Parikh and George Zahariade, Arizona State University, AZ and Frank Wilczek, Arizona State University, AZ, Stockholm University, Sweden, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China 2019 - Alessio Belenchia, Queen's University, England; Robert M. Wald, Enrico Fermi Institute, IL; Flaminia Giacomini, Esteban Castro-Ruiz, Caslav Brukner and Markus Aspelmeyer, Institute for Quantum Optics and Quantum Information, Austria 2018 - Jessica Santiago and Matt Visser, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand 2017 - Ivan Agullo, Louisiana State University, LA; Adrian del Rio and Jose Navarro-Salas, Centro Mixto Universidad de Valencia-CSIC, Spain 2016 - Stephen L. Adler, Institute for Advanced Study, NJ 2015 - Gerard 't Hooft, Utrecht University and Spinoza Institute, the Netherlands 2014 - Lawrence M. Krauss, Arizona State University, AZ and Frank Wilczek, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA 2013 - Baocheng Zhang, Qing-yu Cai and Ming-sheng Zhan, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China and Li You, Tsinghua University, China 2012 - Claus Kiefer and Manuel Kraemer, University of Cologne, Germany 2011 - Ivan Agullo, Pennsylvania State University, PA and Leonard Parker, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, WI 2010 - Mark Van Raamsdonk, University of British Columbia, BC ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. The Twenty-Ninth Release of the Einstein Toolkit ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29014 Additional Information: http://einsteintoolkit.org/about/releases/ET_2024_11_announcement.html We are pleased to announce the twenty-ninth release (code name "Annie Jump Cannon") of the Einstein Toolkit, an open-source, community-developed software infrastructure for relativistic astrophysics. The major changes in this release include: One new thorn has been added: * TOVola -- solves the Tolman-Oppenheimer-Volkov equations for simple polytropes, piecewise polytropes, and tabulated equations of state. Updated thorns: * CarpetX -- many updates and new functionality * GRHayL -- support WENO5 reconstruction In addition, bug fixes accumulated since the previous release have been included. The Einstein Toolkit is a collection of software components and tools for simulating and analyzing general relativistic astrophysical systems. It builds on numerous software efforts in the numerical relativity community, including codes to compute initial data parameters, the spacetime evolution codes Baikal, lean_public, and McLachlan, analysis codes to compute horizon characteristics and gravitational waves, the Carpet AMR infrastructure, and the relativistic (magneto)hydrodynamics codes GRHayLHD, GRHayLHDX, GRHydro, and IllinoisGRMHD. Data analysis and post-processing are handled by the kuibit library. The Einstein Toolkit also contains a 1D self-force code. For parts of the toolkit, the Cactus Framework is used as the underlying computational infrastructure, providing large-scale parallelization, general computational components, and a model for collaborative, portable code development. The Einstein Toolkit uses a distributed software model. Its different modules are developed, distributed, and supported either by the core team of Einstein Toolkit Maintainers or by individual groups. Where modules are provided by external groups, the Einstein Toolkit Maintainers ensure quality control for modules included in the toolkit and help coordinate support. The Einstein Toolkit Maintainers currently involve staff and faculty from five different institutions and host weekly meetings that are open to anyone. Guiding principles for the design and implementation of the toolkit include: open, community-driven software development; well thought-out and stable interfaces; separation of physics software from computational science infrastructure; provision of complete working production code; training and education for a new generation of researchers. The Einstein Toolkit is primarily supported by NSF 2004157 / 2004044 / 2004311 / 2004879 / 2003893 / 2114582 / 2227105 (Enabling fundamental research in the era of multi-messenger astrophysics). The "Annie Jump Cannon" Release Team on behalf of the Einstein Toolkit Consortium (2024-11-29) Roland Haas, Maxwell Rizzo, David Boyer, Domenica Garzon, Bing-Jyun Tsao, Lucas Timotheo Sanches, Peter Diener, Steven R. Brandt November 29, 2024 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. Giulio Rampa PhD Thesis Prize, Call for nominations, 2025 Edition ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/12/25/giulio-rampa-phd-thesis-priz… Additional Information: http://www-2.unipv.it/dottorati/scienzeetecnologie/fisica/n/web_PhD/index.p… Giulio Rampa PhD Thesis Prize for Outstanding Research in General Relativity and Gravitational Physics 2025 Edition. Call for nominations A graduate of the University of Pavia and among the distinguished alums of Collegio Borromeo, Giulio Rampa, in his short life, had a profound impact on his fellow students and the faculty of the Department of Physics of the University of Pavia. Following his Master in Physics, he soon entered The Graduate School at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute), Potsdam, where he became deeply interested in general relativity. Known for his remarkable personality and outstanding intellectual potential, Giulio Rampa's life is celebrated through this prize, honoring an outstanding PhD Thesis in general relativity or gravitational physics. Under the aegis of the University of Pavia, the Almo Collegio Borromeo, and the Italian Society for General Relativity and Gravitational Physics a monetary prize of 2,000 EUR, an honorary lecture (the Collegio Borromeo Giulio Rampa Honorary Lecture and Medal), will be awarded every two years to a graduate student for outstanding research on all aspects of general relativity or gravitational physics. The prize was established in 2011 and is endowed under the terms of a donation from Nadia and Giorgio Rampa. Any PhD student who graduated from a University or research center worldwide defending a PhD Thesis on all aspects of general relativity or gravitational physics between January 1st, 2021, and December 31st, 2024, is eligible to be nominated for this prize. The nominator should submit - preferably via email - all relevant material described below to the following address: Secretariat of The Rampa Prize Committee, c/o Department of Physics, Via Bassi 6, 27100 Pavia, Italy e-mail: mauro.carfora[AT]unipv.it The candidature material should comprise: 1) a one-page abstract of the PhD Thesis; 2) a full copy of the PhD Thesis; 3) a letter of recommendation from the Thesis Advisor; 4) one or more letters of endorsement - possibly from the Thesis reader - substantiating the candidate's contributions; 5) a complete CV. The material should be submitted no later than March 31st, 2025. Self-nominations will not be accepted. The following criteria are reviewed when selecting the Giulio Rampa prize recipient: (i) Originality of Contribution; (ii) Breadth of Work; (iii) Publications; (iv) Quality of Nomination; (v) Quality of the Endorsment. The prize recipients will be selected by a committee of international experts, whose resolutions will be communicated to the winners by June 30th, 2025. The prizes will be presented at the 26th edition of the "Italian Society for General Relativity and Gravitation (SIGRAV) Conference", to be held in September 2025 at the University of Milano Bicocca (Milano). This is the biennial Conference of the Italian Society for General Relativity and Gravitation (SIGRAV), devoted to all aspects of gravitational physics. The Rampa Prize-winner will have the opportunity to present their work during a special session of the conference and will be awarded the Giulio Rampa Honorary Lecture to be held at the Salone degli Affreschi of the Collegio Borromeo, a prestigious university college associated with the University of Pavia. During the Lecture ceremony, a medal will be presented to the winner. Previous Awardees: 2012 Thomas-Paul Hack 2014 David Radice 2016 not assigned 2018 Davide Gerosa, Jan Ostrowski 2020 Tommaso De Lorenzo 2023 Elisa Maggio ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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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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########################################### 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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[Hyperspace-list] Hyperspace Bulletin for October 2024
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02 Oct '24

########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Testing Gravity 2025, Vancouver, Canada 1.2. XVII Black Holes Workshop, Aveiro, Portugal 1.3. Searching for Quantum Gravity in the Sky, Bad Honnef, Germany 1.4. CoCoNuT Meeting 2024, Valencia, Spain 1.5. Detection and Analysis of GWs in the Era of MMA: From Mathematical Modeling to ML, Banff, Canada 1.6. GGI School "Theoretical Aspects of Astroparticle Physics, Cosmology and Gravitation", Florence, Italy 1.7. Blaumann's Loop Quantum Gravity School, Les Houches, France 1.8. UKQFT XIII, London, UK 1.9. "Space. Time. Civilization. STC-2024", Russia, India, Egypt 1.10. Unlocking Gravity Through Computation, Prague, Czech Republic 1.11. Quantum Gravity 2025, University Park, PA, USA 2. Jobs 2.1. Postdoctoral Junior Leader Fellowships, Valencia, Spain 2.2. Three positions for visiting researchers, Opava, Czech Republic 2.3. Post doctoral Positions, Bengaluru, India 2.4. Max Planck Research Group Leader, Hannover/Potsdam, Germany 2.5. Postdoc position, Wroclaw, Poland 2.6. Research fellowships in gravitational physics, Lisbon, Portugal 2.7. Postdoctoral Position, Potsdam, Germany 2.8. Postdoctoral position in Field Theory of Gravity, Cosmology and BHs, Catania, Italy 2.9. Post-doctoral positions in gravitational waves, Minneapolis, MN, USA 2.10. PhD positions, Dartmouth, MA and Kingston, RI, USA 2.11. Postdoc in gravitational waves, Princeton, NJ, USA 2.12. Postdoc in numerical relativity, Ithaca, NY, USA 2.13. Postdoctoral positions in Gravitational-Wave Physics and Astrophysics, Potsdam, Germany 2.14. PhD positions in "Gravity at the Extreme: from Theory to Observation", Potsdam, Germany 2.15. Postdoc position in Gravitation and Nuclear Theory, Urbana, IL, USA 2.16. Master/PhD positions in relativistic/computational astrophysics, Shangai, China 3. News ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Testing Gravity 2025, Vancouver, Canada --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/09/04/testing-gravity-2025/ Starting: 2025-01-29 to 2025-02-01 Location: Vancouver, Canada Additional Information: https://www.sfu.ca/physics/cosmology/TestingGravity2025/ Contact: levon[AT]sfu.ca The registration is open for the 5th Testing Gravity conference at SFU Harbour Centre in Vancouver, January 29 - February 1, 2025. Like the previous meetings in this series, TG2025 will feature the latest updates from the gravitational wave detectors, laboratory tests, cosmological surveys and other experiments, as well as discussions of recent theoretical advances. Testing Gravity remains a topical theme because of the unexplained nature of Dark Matter and Dark Energy and the long-standing failure to reconcile gravity with quantum physics. The Testing Gravity conference series aims to provide theorists working on extensions of General Relativity with a realistic perspective on what aspects of their theories can be tested. On the other hand, the experimentalists and observers get a chance to learn about new ideas that their experiments can test. There will be a one-day "school" on Wednesday, January 29th, featuring review lectures covering the key topics of the conference. The main conference, Jan 30 - Feb 1, will include invited and contributed talks, and a poster session. To register and for further information, including special accommodation rates, please visit the conference website. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. XVII Black Holes Workshop, Aveiro, Portugal --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28547 Starting: 2024-12-19 to 2024-12-20 Location: Aveiro, Portugal Additional Information: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1438059/overview Contact: CIDMA-BHW17[AT]ua.pt From astrophysics to high-energy physics, from information theory to quantum gravity, black holes have acquired an ever increasing role in fundamental physics, and are now part of the terminology of many important branches of observational, theoretical and mathematical physics. The Black Holes Workshops gather researchers working on physical and mathematical problems of black holes, both in their classical and quantum aspects, as well as their connections to general relativity and gravitation, string theory, cosmology, and astrophysics, and stimulate the interaction between all these issues. The seventeenth edition of the Black Holes Workshop celebrates landmark contributions in the history of black holes and gravitation, namely the 50 years of the Hawking radiation, the 50 years of the discovery of the Hulse and Taylor pulsar, and the 75 years of the Goedel solution. The workshop will take place at the University of Aveiro, in December 19 and 20, 2024. Researchers on black holes in all their aspects are invited to participate. Registration for the event will start on September 16th and end on December 2nd. The deadline to submit abstracts is November 22nd. A limited number of accepted contributions will be selected, taking into account their scientific merit. Submissions of abstracts after the deadline will not be allowed. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Searching for Quantum Gravity in the Sky, Bad Honnef, Germany --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/09/09/searching-for-quantum-gravit… Starting: 2025-02-16 to 2025-02-21 Location: Bad Honnef, Germany Additional Information: https://www.dpg-physik.de/veranstaltungen/2025/searching_for_quantum_gravit… Contact: christian.pfeifer[AT]zarm.uni-bremen.de The goal of this school is to offer master and Ph.D. students from the field of experimental and theoretical physics as well as mathematics and philosophy, a coherent introduction to the subject of quantum gravity phenomenology from both theoretical and experimental perspectives. The participants should be interested in, or already work on, the search for quantum gravity from the theoretical or experimental side, and be motivated to learn from both sides to be able to get a more complete overview over the research field. The participants will receive a training in the language of theoretical phenomenology of quantum gravity and how to predict signatures that can be observed. They will learn how observatories collect data and how this data can be used to consistently test theoretical predictions. To demonstrate and teach how theory and experiment in quantum gravity phenomenology can work together effectively, this school consists of the following lectures: Kick-Off Lecture: Christian Pfeifer (University of Bremen) - Quantum gravity phenomenology: The past, the now and the future Main Lectures: Giacomo Rosati (University of Wrocław) - Theory and predicting observables with deformed relativity Jelena Striskovic (Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek) - The search for time delays in GRB observations Rafael Alves Batista (Sorbonne Universite') - Quantum gravity effects on astroparticle propagation: interaction threshold effects Caterina Trimarelli (Universita' degli Studi dell'Aquila) - Data analysis for anomalous threshold reactions Evening Lecture: Jackson Levi Said (University of Malta) - Reaching the boundaries of general relativity: Tensions in Cosmology Closing Lecture: Flaminia Giacomini (ETH Zuerich) - Searching for quantum gravity in the lab, instead of the sky 200 Euro (100 Euro for DPG members) participation fees cover accommodation and meals for the whole event. All details for the event and the registration can be found at https://www.dpg-physik.de/veranstaltungen/2025/searching_for_quantum_gravit… We are looking forward to see you in Bad Honnef +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. CoCoNuT Meeting 2024, Valencia, Spain --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28557 Starting: 2024-12-11 to 2024-12-13 Location: Valencia, Spain Additional Information: https://eventos.adeit.es/119383/detail/coconut-meeting-2024.html Contact: pablo.cerda[AT]uv.es We are glad to announce the CoCoNuT Meeting 2024 that will be held in Valencia, Dec. 11-13, 2024. The CoCoNuT Meeting is a series of workshops aiming at fostering collaboration among relativistic astrophysics groups, specially within Europe. The series has been taking place yearly since 2009 and this year is hosted by the University of Valencia. This edition will be focused on gravitational waves, in particular in the modelling and detection of compact objects with matter, such as binary neutron stars, supernovae and neutron stars. We will have as invited speakers: * Elena Cuoco, EGO-European Gravitational Observatory * Pia Jakobus, University of Hamburg * Nikolaos Stergioulas, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Registration is now open at the workshop webpage. There is a small fee of 50 EUR that covers the meeting, all lunches for the 3 days and the conference dinner. Registration deadline: November 25th, 2024 Abstract submission deadline: October 31st, 2024 Hoping to see you in Valencia soon, Pablo Cerda-Duran, Isabel Cordero-Carrion, Micaela Oertel and Alejandro Torres-Forne' (organising committee) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Detection and Analysis of GWs in the Era of MMA: From Mathematical Modeling to ML, Banff, Canada --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/09/13/detection-and-analysis-of-gr… Starting: 2024-11-17 to 2024-11-22 Location: Banff, Alberta, Canada Additional Information: https://forms.gle/vBiSqSNKJrPq5yiGA Contact: cavagliam[AT]mst.edu The Banff International Research Station (BIRS) in Banff, Canada, will host the workshop "Detection and Analysis of Gravitational Waves in the Era of Multi-Messenger Astronomy: From Mathematical Modeling to Machine Learning" (24w5177) from November 17 to November 22, 2024. The workshop is part of Banff's International Research Station for Mathematical Innovation and Discovery (BIRS) program. Similarly to our first gathering in Oaxaca in 2021, the workshop will combine talks with less formal discussion and brainstorming sessions. The program will focus on mathematical approaches for modeling, detecting, and analyzing gravitational waves, as well as their integration with machine learning and artificial intelligence: - What is the present status of analytical and numerical methods, machine learning algorithms, and data analysis techniques for detecting gravitational waves, and where do we go from here? - General relativity for future detectors. What is the future of template generation, initial data definition, Einstein equation evolution, and higher-order waveform extraction? - Theories beyond Einstein's General Relativity that may have detectable effects. What new physics can the 2.5G and 3G detectors discover? What level of accuracy is required to detect beyond-GR effects? - Machine learning techniques for improving the sensitivity of gravitational wave detectors and extracting physical information. Can we completely automate 2.5G and 3G detector searches? In-person attendance is by invitation only, but the workshop will be held in a hybrid format, with the possibility of attending via Zoom. There is no charge for attending the workshop. However, participant registration is required. If you are interested in participating, please complete the form linked in this announcement. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us. The organizing committee Marco Cavaglia, Elena Cuoco, Shaon Ghosh Jade Powell LIst of confirmed participants and speakers: Antier, Sarah (OCA) Banagiri, Sharan (Northwestern University / Monash University) Baylor, Amanda (University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee) Brady, Patrick (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee) Caudill, Sarah (University of Massachusetts Dartmouth) Cavaglia, Marco (Missouri University of Science and Technology) Chan, Mervyn (University of British Columbia) Coughlin, Michael (University of Minnesota) Davis, Derek (California Institute of Technology) Di Renzo, Francesco (Institut de Physique des 2 Infinis de Lyon) Farr, Ben (University of Oregon) Gupta, Anuradha (University of Mississippi) Heng, Ik Siong (University of Glasgow) Magee, Ryan (California Institute of Technology) Malakar, DIshari (Missouri University of Science and Technology) McIver, Jessica (The University of British Columbia) Messick, Cody (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee) Millhouse, Meg (Georgia Institute of Technology) Miravet-Tenes, Miquel (University of Southampton) Morisaki, Soichiro (University of Tokyo) Pannarale, Francesco (Sapienza - University of Rome and INFN) Parameswaran, Ajith (International Center for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS), Bangalore) Patricelli, Barbara (University of Pisa) Powell, Jade (Swinburne University of Technology) Ray, Anarya (Northwestern University) Razzano, Massimiliano (University of Pisa) Sakellariadou, Mairi (King's College London) Sarin, Nikhil (Nordita-Stockholm) Sharma Chaudhary, Sushant (Missouri University of Science and Technology) Singh, Amitesh (University of Mississippi) Toivonen, Andrew (University of Minnesota) Vajente, Gabriele (California Institute of Technology) Winborn, Charlie (Missouri University of Science and Technology) Wysocki, Daniel (University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee) Zheng, Yanyan (Missouri University of Science and Technology) Zimmerman, Aaron (University of Texas at Austin) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. GGI School "Theoretical Aspects of Astroparticle Physics, Cosmology and Gravitation", Florence, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28592 Starting: 2025-03-03 to 2025-03-14 Location: Florence, Italy Additional Information: https://agenda.infn.it/event/42906/ Contact: apcg.school[AT]gmail.com Dear Colleagues, we gladly announce the 2025 edition of the International PhD School on: "Theoretical Aspects of Astroparticle Physics, Cosmology and Gravitation" to be held at the Galileo Galilei Institute of Theoretical Physics (GGI, Florence, Italy) from 3 to 14 March, 2025. Details can be found at the page: https://agenda.infn.it/event/42906/ Applications can be submitted through the GGI web page: https://www.ggi.infn.it/showevent.pl?id=495 within the deadline: December 31, 2024. A limited number of selected PhD students will be admitted. The School aims at providing robust and detailed introductions on the basic theoretical concepts and main tools to work in the field of Astroparticle Physics, Cosmology and Gravitation. The courses are organized as lectures at the blackboard in the morning and are integrated with hands-on and discussion sessions with an instructor in the afternoon. The program of the 2025 edition comprises the following four courses: Mariam Tortola (IFIC/Universidad de Valencia): Neutrinos in physics, astrophysics and cosmology Mattia Di Mauro (INFN Torino): Theoretical aspects of dark matter searches with cosmic ray particles Andrea Maselli (GSSI/L'Aquila): Gravitational Waves Antonio Riotto (University of Geneva): Inflation The School will profit of the Galileo Galilei Institute facilities. Each student will have office space to study and discuss, with a lot of opportunities to interact with lecturers. Practical information on accommodation, support and meals can be found at the School webpage. For further inquiry about the School, please write to apcg.school[AT]gmail.com The Organizers +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. Blaumann's Loop Quantum Gravity School, Les Houches, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28605 Starting: 2025-09-01 to 2025-09-12 Location: Les Houches, France Additional Information: https://www.houches-school-physics.com/program/program-2025/doctoral-traini… Contact: qgleshouches25[AT]gmail.com This is a first announcement for the Blaumann's Loop Quantum Gravity School in Les Houches, that will take place in Les Houches, Mont Blanc, France, on September 1 - 12, 2025. This two-week summer school is addressed mainly to PhD students, but open to advanced master students, as well as to postdocs and junior permanent researchers. Places are limited, so please mark the date! And stay tuned for a second announcement in the fall with details on the registration, fees and program. The school will be supported by the Blaumann Foundation. This is the first time that a school on Loop Quantum Gravity takes place in Les Houches, and an exciting opportunity to bring quantum gravity back to the foreground of Les Houches, where it was a central theme since its early days. The school will introduce the general concepts of Loop Quantum Gravity, its roots into the most important features of classical general relativity, as well as the techniques and key results of the theory. In particular, attention will be given to applications to black hole physics (entropy counting, singularity resolution) and cosmology (big bounce scenarios, cosmological perturbations), and to the recent development of an interplay between quantum gravity and quantum information (entanglement entropy and subregions of spacetime), and the possibility of having table-top quantum gravity experiments (measuring gravity-mediated entanglement). The program will be structured around two types of lectures: longer ones (6/8 hours) aimed at introducing basic aspects of the theory, and shorter ones (2/4 hours) aimed at more specific ongoing research topics and their techniques. The lectures will be complemented by round tables for discussions and working sessions in sub-groups of students and in interaction with the lecturers. Time will be put aside for Q&A sessions at the end of each cycle of lectures. Some of the topics covered: * Canonical Loop Quantum Gravity * Spinfoam path integral formalism? * Quantum black holes? * Loop Quantum Cosmology * Table-top quantum gravity? * Numerical methods * Quantum information and quantum spacetime * Phenomenology of Quantum Gravity Organisers: Eugenio Bianchi, Etera Livine, Carlo Rovelli, Simone Speziale, Francesca Vidotto +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. UKQFT XIII, London, UK --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28617 Starting: 2024-11-11 to 2024-11-11 Location: London, UK Additional Information: https://iop.eventsair.com/ukqftxiii/ Contact: UKQFT2024[AT]gmail.com The UK QFT XIII meeting will take place at the Institute of Physics on 11 November 2024. This meeting brings together the UK and overseas communities working on quantum field theory (QFT) and quantum gravity research across high-energy physics, cosmology, and astroparticle physics. Contributions for oral presentations are invited particularly from graduate students and young postdoctoral researchers. Abstracts should be 250 words and submitted online. The abstract submission deadline is 21 October 2025. Online registration for this event is also available. The event is free to attend, and open to everyone from all backgrounds whether you are a practising physicist or if you have an interest in the subject and would like to know more. The registration deadline is 5 November 2025. A limited number of travel bursaries are available to support travel within the UK. Please indicate if you would like to apply when registering. Any questions may be directed to UKQFT2024[AT]gmail.com. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.9. "Space. Time. Civilization. STC-2024", Russia, India, Egypt --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28620 Starting: 2024-11-02 to 2024-11-07 Location: Moscow, Russia; Hyderabad, India; Cairo, Egypt Additional Information: http://icstc.space/ Contact: Space.Time.Civilization[AT]gmail.com II International scientific conference "Space. Time. Civilization. STC-2024", November 2nd-7th, 2024 In 2024 Bauman Moscow State Technical University together with BITS-Pilani University will organize the II International scientific conference "Space. Time. Civilization. STC-2024", to be held in three countries simultaneously: India, Egypt and Russia from November 2nd to 7th, 2024. The STS-2023 conference was held in Egypt and was a great success. You can find the information about it on https://stc2023.com/. The chairman of the STC-2023 scientific committee was the well-known theoretical physicist, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Alexey Aleksandrovich Starobinsky. The STC-2024 conference is dedicated to the memory of A.A. Starobinsky. The conference will focus on the theory and experiment in the field of gravitation, the study of the properties of astrophysical objects and large-scale structures of the Universe, and the relationship between the development of natural sciences and sustainable Civilization development. The STC-2024 Conference is a logical extension the Physical Interpretations of Relativity Theory (PIRT) international scientific conference (https://pirt.bmstu.ru/en/) Three concurrent sections are planned for the conference: * Space and Time. * Civilization Issues. * The Origins of Civilization. The conference will be held from November 2nd to 7th, 2024, simultaneously in-person and online at three venues: * Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Moscow, Russia * Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, India * Cairo, Egypt It will be possible to take part in the conference either in person or remotely via Zoom. The working language of the conference is English. Space and Time Physics and Mathematics panel programme will focus on recent advances in gravitational theory, cosmology and astrophysics. It includes: * Space-time models in contemporary physics * Gravity, cosmology and large-scale structures * Gravitational waves * High-energy astrophysics * Problems of classical and quantum field theory * Theoretical astrophysics, dark matter and dark energy * Foundations of mathematics and fundamental physics Civilization Issues Panel programme will focus to discussing issues related to the future of the Universe, the future of the Earth and our civilization. It includes: * Evolution of large-scale structures and the future of the Universe * The future of the Earth: alarms and forecasts * On the way to a sustainable civilization The Origins of Civilization Panel programme will focus on research into the traces and heritage of ancient civilizations. It includes: * Pre-dynastic artefacts in Egypt * Centres of ancient civilizations in Asia and the Americas * State-of-the-art methods of artefact dating * Myths and legends as a source of historical information STC-2024 International Committee Michael Gordin, Rector, Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Russia (Co-Chairman of IOC) V. Ramgopal Rao, Vice-Chancellor, BITS-Pilani, India (Co-Chairman of IOC) Vladimir Gladyshev, Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Russia (Co-Chairman of IOC) Aroonkumar Beesham, University of Zululand, South Africa Alexander Chernikov, Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Russia Magd Kahil, MSA-UNIVERSITY, Egypt Richard Kerner, Sorbonne-Universite', France Laszlo Kozma, Institute of Mathematics, University of Debrecen, Hungary Sunil Maharaj, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Bivudutta Mishra, BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, India Dmitry Pavlov, Russia Innocenzo M. Pinto, University of Naples "Federico II", Italy Carlos Romero, Universidade Federal da Paraiba, Brazil Mohhamad Sami, Director of Centre for Cosmology and Science Popularisation (CCSP), SGT University, India Sunil Kumar Tripathy, Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, Sarang, India Roland Triay, Centre de Physique Theorique CNRS - Aix- Marseille University, France Tuladhar Bhadra Man, Kathmandu University, Nepal +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.10. Unlocking Gravity Through Computation, Prague, Czech Republic --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28660 Starting: 2024-12-09 to 2024-12-11 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Additional Information: https://indico.imapp.ru.nl/event/248 Contact: r.loll(a)science.ru.nl The Gravitational Physics Division of the EPS is organizing their 5th Conference on Gravitation at the Czech Academy of Sciences in Prague on 9-11 Dec 2024. The defining theme is "Unlocking Gravity Through Computation", zooming in on a key challenge faced by gravity researchers, namely the enormous physical and mathematical complexity of gravitation, in both its classical and quantum domains. Describing gravitational phenomena beyond a weak-field regime and in the absence of global symmetries requires refined computational methods. Progress in understanding black hole properties, binary systems, the early universe and astrophysical environments therefore depends critically on further developing our computational tool box. We are delighted to have assembled a broad and diverse range of keynote speakers, who work at the forefront of creating and applying numerical, analytical and simulation methods. We aim for a dynamical and constructive meeting, with critical discussions on the future challenges and opportunities for computation in gravity. Plenty of space will be given to junior researchers to present their views and contributions, and the EPS Poster Prize will be awarded to the best poster contribution by a PhD student. Visit the conference website for registration and submission of abstracts for posters and contributed talks. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.11. Quantum Gravity 2025, University Park, PA, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/09/30/quantum-gravity-2025/ Starting: 2025-07-21 to 2025-07-25 Location: University Park, PA, USA Additional Information: https://sites.psu.edu/2024quantumgravity/ Contact: Gravity[AT]psu.edu Quantum Gravity 2025 will take place during the week of July 21-25, 2025 at The Pennsylvania State University. As in previous events in this series, the conference aims to bring together researchers from all approaches to quantum gravity working on the full range from general conceptual aspects to potential phenomenological implications, as well as adjacent fields such as cosmology, quantum field theory and quantum information. The meeting will provide a platform to discuss the main open questions currently driving the research field in an open and constructive format. In the long term, the goal is to work towards combining the lessons learned within various complementary approaches followed by the general field. The conference follows the spirit of Quantum Gravity 2020, which was organized online by Perimeter Institute, and the in-person meeting Quantum Gravity 2023 in Nijmegen. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Postdoctoral Junior Leader Fellowships, Valencia, Spain ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28528 Deadline: 2024-10-03 Location: Valencia, Spain Additional Information: https://webific.ific.uv.es/web/content/postdoctoral-junior-leader-fellowshi… Contact: rruiz[AT]ific.uv.es The Instituto de Fisica Corpuscular (IFIC), CSIC-University of Valencia, welcomes applications for a three-year research position in Gravitational-Wave Data Analysis with Machine Learning, within the framework of the Postdoctoral Junior Leader Fellowships programme from La Caixa Foundation. These highly competitive fellowships target excellent researchers, of any nationality, who wish to continue their research career in Spain or Portugal in the areas of health and life sciences, technology, physics, engineering and mathematics. Candidates must have been awarded a PhD between two and seven years prior to the closing date and must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Spain for more than 12 months in the three years immediately preceding the closing date of the call. Maximum duration: 3 years. Maximum amount: 320,100 EUR. Website: https://lacaixafoundation.org/en/postdoctoral-junior-leader-fellowships The online application portal closes on October 3, 2024. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Dr. Roberto Ruiz de Austri Bazan (rruiz[AT]ific.uv.es; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3688-9609) and Dr. Jose Antonio Font (j.antonio.font[AT]uv.es; https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6650-2634) before September 18, 2024, providing a CV and a brief statement of research interests. IFIC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Women are particularly encouraged to apply. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Three positions for visiting researchers, Opava, Czech Republic ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/09/04/three-vacant-positions-for-v… Deadline: 2024-09-22 Location: Opava, Czech Republic Additional Information: https://www.slu.cz/phys/en/jobvacancies Contact: career[AT]physics.slu.cz Applications are invited for the visiting position of Researcher at Institute of Physics, Silesian University in Opava, Czech Republic. The researcher is expected to be in residence in Opava for the duration of the position and to contribute to the research activities carried out at the university. There will be no teaching duties associated with the position, however the researcher is expected to take active role in various seminars or conferences organized and to interact with the faculty members and graduate students in his/her area. English is foreseen as the main language of communication. The researcher will have a mentor prof. RNDr. Zdenek Stuchlik, CSc. or doc. RNDr. Gabriel Torok, Ph.D. from the Institute of Physics. On the starting date of the position the applicant must meet the following requirements: * hold a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in astrophysics, theoretical physics or a related field while fulfilling on of the following conditions: ** incoming holders of a Ph.D. degree obtained abroad, of a nationality other than Czech, who are not residents of the Czech Republic or who have not spent more than 12 months in the Czech Republic in the last 36 months; ** Ph.D. degree holders of Czech nationality who have long-term experience abroad. Long-term foreign experience can be considered to be at least 12 consecutive months out of the last 36 months, either in the form of doctoral studies abroad or employment at a foreign scientific institution, or a combination. * have authored at least 3 publications in impacted journals in the field of physics or astrophysics; * knowledge of general relativity, computational physics and numerical methods. Open position A: * we are seeking a visiting researcher with excellent knowledge of neutron stars, pulsars, or magnetars. Expertise in the evolution and populations of neutron stars, X-ray astronomy (including timing or spectra), or gravitational waves is highly desirable but not mandatory. Open position B: * experience with numerical simulations using GRRMHD, data processing, programming in C and Python; Open position C: * experience with analytical and numerical modelling of astrophysical processes; * experience with numerical simulation of both linear and non-linear systems (e.g. GRRMHD, optical effects, particle-in-cell, ionized plasma, QNM,...), data processing, programming; More information: https://www.slu.cz/phys/en/file/cul/b1102a16-a2ed-4ae7-a004-398b8d681320 Salary and Work benefits: the researcher will receive a monthly remuneration of 54 000 CZK brutto + opportunity for exceptional bonuses. The salary is supposed to cover all expenses. - 6 weeks of paid leave - flexible working hours - meal allowance and pension contribution Application Instructions: Applications should be sent by e-mail to career[AT]physics.slu.cz, no later than September 22, 2024. Applications should include: - a cover letter describing how the applicant can fulfill the objectives of the position; - professional CV of the applicant, including a list of publications and citations of the applicant's work, grants/projects awarded (as an official grant-holder for his/her institution, not just a team member), conferences with active participation, and description of the applicant's employment during the last 3 years; - copy of Ph.D. diploma (or its nostrification); - unless this is already evident from other documents supplied, any additional items needed to prove that the applicant meets the Requirements stipulated above; - recommendation letter from a foreign institution. Applicants will be notified about the result of the application by October 11, 2024. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Post doctoral Positions, Bengaluru, India ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28542 Deadline: 2025-03-01 Location: Bengaluru, India Additional Information: https://www.rri.res.in/careers/post-doctoral-fellowships Contact: pdfscreening[AT]rri.res.in Applications are invited for postdoctoral position at the RAMAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE (RRI), Bengaluru, India. The theoretical physics group at the RRI has members working actively in General Relativity and Quantum Gravity. We encourage young independent researchers to apply with a background in either of these areas. Selected Post-Doctoral Fellows will be paid a Fellowship of 58,000 to 67,000 INR + appropriate HRA as admissible, depending on their experience. In the case of successful candidates who are yet to complete requirements for award of the Ph.D. qualification - like, for example, successful defence of the thesis - a research fellowship at a lower rate of 48,000 INR + appropriate HRA as admissible will be paid until completion of such requirements. The maximum duration of the postdoctoral position is 3 years, with annual extensions based on internal assessments. RRI values interactions and does not desire that Post-doctoral Fellows work in isolation: participation in the academic activities of the Institute and collaboration with other research staff is encouraged. Many of the research groups are engaged in experimental activities and opportunities may exist for post-doctoral fellows to participate. The appointments do not entail any teaching responsibilities. Interested candidates should submit their (a) Curriculum Vitae, (b) List of Publications, (c) A resume detailing their previous research and other academic activities, (d) A statement outlining their anticipated research activities while at the Raman Institute, and (e) Two to three letters of reference from people familiar with your work to be sent directly to pdfscreening(a)rri.res.in. The letters of reference should reach us within three weeks from the date of application. We prefer to receive applications and supporting letters in soft copy. The preferred format is PDF files. To avoid confusion all application files should be attached to a single email message. These may be sent to pdfscreening[AT]rri.res.in. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Max Planck Research Group Leader, Hannover/Potsdam, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28561 Deadline: 2024-10-14 Location: Hannover/Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://mprg.mpg.de Contact: mprg[AT]gv.mpg.de The Max Planck Society invites all scientists with a doctorate to apply for one of several positions as Max Planck Research Group Leader. Successful candidates will be offered their own Max Planck Research Group at a participating Max Planck Institute of their own choice for an initial period of six years. As a Max Planck Research Group Leader, you will enjoy a world-class research environment at a Max Planck Institute with state-of-the-art infrastructure, administrative support, and the intellectual freedom to pursue an original research programme. The funding package of up to 2.7 Mio euros includes a German W2 position (equivalent to an assistant or untenured associate professorship), additional resources for the hiring of scientific staff and a budget to realize the project. To submit your application online and for more details about the programme, please visit: https://mprg.mpg.de The deadline for applications is 14 October 2024. For more information about the Max Planck Society and its institutes, please see: https://www.mpg.de/en/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Postdoc position, Wroclaw, Poland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28567 Deadline: 2024-11-30 Location: Wroclaw, Poland Additional Information: http://ift.uni.wroc.pl/~asedrakian/ Contact: armen.sedrakian[AT]uwr.edu.pl The group of Prof. A. Sedrakian at the Institute of Theoretical Physics, University of Wroclaw invites applications to fill one postdoc position. The successful candidate is expected to work in one of the following fields: 1) transport and weak processes in dense baryon matter at high densities and temperatures characteristic for neutron star mergers 2) transport and neutrino interactions within hybrid stars containing different phases of deconfined quark matter. 3) relativistic hydrodynamics and application to neutron stars. The position is for two years, with a possible extension for a third year upon satisfactory performance. Researchers in theoretical astro and nuclear physics or related areas are encouraged to apply. The candidates should have a PhD degree by the starting date of 01.01.2025 or the date of mutual agreement. Applications should include 1) CV and list of publications, 2) research statement, 3) and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent by references to armen.sedrakian[AT]uwr.edu.pl +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Research fellowships in gravitational physics, Lisbon, Portugal ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/09/15/research-fellowships-in-grav… Deadline: 2024-01-10 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Additional Information: https://centra.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/ Contact: david.hilditch[AT]tecnico.ulisboa.pt The gravity group (grit) at Instituto Superior Tecnico, Lisbon invites potential candidates to express their interest in the upcoming FCT grant opening. The group can support a small number of applications, and we therefore ask interested parties to send a cv, publication list and research statement to David Hilditch (david.hilditch[AT]tecnico.ulisboa.pt) with the subject "FCT-Application-2024" by October 2024, when the call itself opens, see here: https://www.fct.pt/en/concursos/concurso-estimulo-ao-emprego-cientifico-ind… The grant itself offers a three year position, with two different levels available depending on experience. Successful applications would be expected to start in Summer 2025, with a certain degree of flexibility. Information about both the team and the broader CENTRA research unit to which grit belongs can be found at the link attached to this advertisement. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. Postdoctoral Position, Potsdam, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28582 Deadline: 2024-11-01 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://www.uni-potsdam.de/fileadmin/projects/verwaltung/docs/Dezernat3/Aus… Contact: theoastrophysics[AT]uni-potsdam.de The Theoretical Astrophysics group at the University of Potsdam invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral position. Your work will be related to the NSF-DFG research project "DFG-NSF Physics: Maximizing the science return of target of opportunity observations connected to compact binary mergers" between the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and the University. The positions are connected to the research groups of Prof. Michael Coughlin in Minnesota and Prof. Tim Dietrich in Potsdam. The research project will focus on the development of searches and low-latency data products for gravitational waves with the Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO). Specifically, we are seeking those interested in work participating in our analysis of gravitational-wave data in support of electromagnetic counterpart searches to study multi-messenger transient objects with low-latency pipelines. The Scope of Your Responsibilities: - Developing new routines and codes to provide low-latency date products relevant for electromagnetic follow-up studies of gravitational-wave triggers - Implementation and updating the nuclear-physics and multi-messenger astrophysics framework NMMA that is developed within the Theoretical Astrophysics group at the University of Potsdam - Employing multi-messenger methods to study electromagnetic counterparts connected to compact binary mergers. Your Qualifications: - We are looking for a candidate with a PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, or another applicable discipline related to the research outlined above - The candidate must have programming knowledge (especially python), and, ideally also, experience in data science, machine learning, or statistics - Strong written and verbal communication skills, collaboration skills, and the desire to learn new computing platforms are mandatory What We Offer: As a university, we combine the developmental strength of a teaching and research institution with the attractive working conditions of the public sector. The University of Potsdam is a reliable employer that supports its employees with a variety of offers and benefits: - Develop yourself and your professional as well as interdisciplinary competencies in various continuing education and networking opportunities offered by the University of Potsdam. - All locations have good transport connections. They can receive a monthly subsidy for the public transport job ticket and use campus bicycles. - Benefit from a company pension plan, a special annual payment and asset-building services. - Take advantage of the diverse offers from occupational health management as well as university sports. - To improve work-life balance, the University of Potsdam offers its employees flexible working hours and proportional home office hours. You have 30 vacation days per year and are also exempt from work on December 24 and 31. Our service for families can advise you on issues relating to the reconciliation of work and family life. Your Application: Please send us your application by November 1st, 2024 via email to theoastrophysics[AT]uni-potsdam.de with the subject time "Application ID. 358/2024". Your application (a single PDF) should contain a cover letter, your curriculum vitae, your list of publications, (up to 3-page) statement of past and future research activities. In addition, please arrange for at least two letters of reference that will also be sent to theoastrophysics[AT]uni-potsdam.de stating your name in the subject line. Applicants should indicate if their application should also be considered as an application for a postdoctoral position in Minnesota as part of the join NSF-DFG grant. The University of Potsdam values the diversity of its community and pursues the goals of equal opportunity regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, and sexual orientation and identity. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Postdoctoral position in Field Theory of Gravity, Cosmology and BHs, Catania, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28585 Deadline: 2024-11-15 Location: Catania, Italy Additional Information: https://reclutamento.dsi.infn.it/ Contact: alfio.bonanno[AT]inaf.it Non-Italian citizens, or Italian citizens who have been continuously abroad for at least three years, who are interested in joining our group can apply for a research grant from INFN until November 15, 2024. Fellowships are awarded for a maximum duration of two years, with an annual net salary ranging from 27 to 32 kEUR. This is a nationwide call for 15 positions. The online application procedure can be accessed at the external link by searching for call number 27076. Applicants interested in a postdoctoral position in our group should select CATANIA as the host institution. Feel free to contact us in advance for assistance with preparing your application. Applications should include 1) CV 2) list of publications 3) the names and email addresses of three referees, following the application procedure outlined at the external link above.<span style="font-family: var(--bodyfontfamily);font-size: var(--bodyfontsize);letter-spacing: var(--bodyletterspacing);text-transform: var(--bodytexttransform)"> </span> The research endeavors within the Catania team primarily focus on exploring Quantum Field Theory (QFT) and Statistical Physics with applications in Early Universe cosmology, black hole physics, and gravity. Over the years, we have dedicated significant effort to developing various analytical and numerical approaches to the Wilsonian Renormalization Group to explore theories that exhibit a non-trivial continuum limit. Additionally, our work encompasses investigating the astrophysical consequences of modified gravity theories in various contexts, ranging from neutron stars (NS) to black holes (BH) and gravitational waves (GWs). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Post-doctoral positions in gravitational waves, Minneapolis, MN, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28588 Deadline: 2024-11-01 Location: Minneapolis, MN, USA Additional Information: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/psc/hrprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_… Contact: cough052[AT]umn.edu Based on a joint NSF-DFG research project, the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and the University of Potsdam invite applications to fill up to two postdoctoral positions. The positions are connected to the research groups of Prof. Michael Coughlin in Minnesota and Prof. Tim Dietrich in Potsdam. Applicants should indicate if they prefer to work in Potsdam or Minnesota or if they want their application considered for both places. The research project will focus on the development of searches and low-latency data products for gravitational waves with the Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO). Specifically, we are seeking those interested in work participating in our analysis of gravitational-wave data in support of electromagnetic counterpart searches to study multi-messenger transient objects with low-latency pipelines. We are looking for a candidate with a PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, or another applicable discipline related to the research outlined above. The candidate must have programming knowledge (especially python), and, ideally also, experience in data science, machine learning, or statistics. Strong written and verbal communication skills, collaboration skills, and the desire to learn new computing platforms are mandatory. >The deadline for full consideration is November 1, 2024, including reception of reference letters. The start date of the positions is negotiable. For the application, you will be asked to upload a single PDF containing a cover letter, your curriculum vitae, your list of publications, and a (up to 3-page) statement of past and future research activities. Applicants will need to indicate the names of three referees for recommendation letters. Referees will receive an email with instructions on how to upload their letters. Job Duties 50%: Research in the development and application of machine learning (ML), AI, and data science algorithms for physics research projects and applications and interfaces for ML and AI algorithms in physics analysis code. 20% Supervision of graduate students, technicians, and undergraduates participating in this research 20%: Communicate and coordinate with other personnel involved in the research, including those from non-computing disciplines. 10%: Research in a related discipline of interest to the post-doctoral fellow. Other duties of a similar scope as assigned. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. PhD positions, Dartmouth, MA and Kingston, RI, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28606 Deadline: 2025-01-10 Location: Dartmouth, MA / Kingston, RI, USA Additional Information: https://web.uri.edu/gravity/phd-openings/ Contact: u2grc-faculty[AT]googlegroups.com Multiple funded PhD positions are available at the UMass Dartmouth and University of Rhode Island gravity research group. We seek candidates for multiple, fully-funded PhD positions at UMass Dartmouth and the University of Rhode Island in the broad area of gravitational-wave science. Gravitational physics researchers at both universities have recently established the UMass-URI Gravity Research Consortium (U2GRC) – a joint gravity research group. There are several faculty at both universities, including Sarah Caudill (UMassD), Michael Puerrer (URI), Vijay Varma (UMassD), Rob Coyne (URI), Scott Field (UMassD), Bob Fisher (UMassD), Doug Gobeille (URI), and Gaurav Khanna (URI/UMassD). Most are members of the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA Collaboration, LISA Consortium and the SXS Collaboration. U2GRC currently has over 15 PhD students working on various different aspects of gravitational-wave science. Course exchange agreements have been formalized between the two universities to make it seamless for U2GRC students to take classes being offered at either campus. Additional agreements underway include joint student advising, collaborative grant funding, and extensive computational resource sharing. We are particularly interested in applicants interested in working in these specific research areas: gravitational-wave data analysis and detector characterization, data driven surrogate models, numerical relativity, and black hole perturbation theory. Both universities and the U2GRC are committed to enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion in our community. We highly encourage applications from women and other underrepresented groups. Please apply by January 10th, 2025, for the best chance of receiving funding. Please reach out to Drs. Scott Field (UMass Dartmouth) and Gaurav Khanna (URI) by emailing u2grc-faculty[AT]googlegroups.com. Candidates are welcome to apply to either or both universities. To find out more about the PhD programs at both universities, UMass Dartmouth Interdisciplinary PhD in Computational Science and URI Physics PhD Program. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. Postdoc in gravitational waves, Princeton, NJ, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/09/23/postdoc-in-gravitational-wav… Deadline: 2024-12-01 Location: Princeton, NJ, USA Additional Information: https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/36401 Contact: sbisco[AT]princeton.edu The Princeton University Department of Physics invites applications for a postdoctoral research position to work with incoming Prof. Sylvia Biscoveanu in the area of gravitational-wave astrophysics. Research topics include analysis and astrophysical interpretation of LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA data, forecasting and statistical methods development for next-generation gravitational-wave detectors, and multimessenger analyses. Candidates with experience in gravitational-wave data analysis, source modeling, and electromagnetic follow-up are all encouraged to apply. Princeton hosts a strong research program in gravity and relativistic astrophysics. The successful candidate will be able to interact with faculty and colleagues in the Princeton Gravity Initiative, Center for Theoretical Science, and the Department of Astrophysical Sciences. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, or an adjacent field by the time of the appointment and a record that demonstrates the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a research environment. Experience with astronomical inference and the scientific Python software ecosystem is preferred. The successful candidate should be willing to engage in interdisciplinary research across a broad range of topics within gravitational-wave astrophysics. The Term of appointment is based on rank. Postdoctoral appointments will be for one year, renewable annually based on satisfactory performance for a total of up to three years. The expected starting date is September 1, 2025, although this is flexible. Applications must be submitted online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/36401 and include a CV with publication list, cover letter, statement of research interests, and contact information for three references. Letters of recommendation are expected within about a week following application submission and should be uploaded directly by letter writers via the online system (a prompt will be sent automatically to the applicant's references when their application is submitted). All applications received by December 1, 2024, 11:59 pm Eastern Time will be fully considered, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. For further inquiries, contact sbisco[at]princeton.edu. This position is subject to the University's background check policy. The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University. Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12. Postdoc in numerical relativity, Ithaca, NY, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/09/25/postdoc-in-numerical-relativ… Deadline: 2024-11-30 Location: Ithaca, NY, USA Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28539 Contact: lmk3[AT]cornell.edu The Cornell Center for Astrophysics and Planetary Science at Cornell University expects to have an opening for a Postdoctoral Associate in numerical relativity starting in September 2025. The position requires a Ph.D. and experience in numerical relativity or computational physics. The position is for one year, with subsequent renewals depending on performance and the availability of funds. The Cornell Relativity Group consists of Saul Teukolsky, Eanna Flanagan, Nils Deppe, Larry Kidder and research associates Mike Boyle and Will Throwe. There will also be opportunities to interact with the Theoretical Astrophysics Group, including Rachel Bean, David Chernoff, Dong Lai, and Ira Wasserman. Applicants should submit a cover letter, a CV (including list of publications) and a brief (1-3 pages) description of research interests and should arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted through Academic Jobs Online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28539. All materials should be received by November 30, 2024. Diversity and inclusion are a part of Cornell University'ss heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic. Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff from all identities and backgrounds. We encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.13. Postdoctoral positions in Gravitational-Wave Physics and Astrophysics, Potsdam, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/09/26/postdoctoral-positions-in-gr… Deadline: 2024-11-22 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://www.aei.mpg.de/1183861/acr-postdoc-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 postdoctoral appointments, which will be available at different levels, depending on experience and seniority, and can last from 2 to 5 years. We are particularly interested in hiring creative and highly motivated candidates who are at ease working both collaboratively and independently in a vibrant, interdisciplinary and synergistic group. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline for full consideration is November 22, 2024, including reception of reference letters. 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 by following the external link provided above. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.14. PhD positions in "Gravity at the Extreme: from Theory to Observation", Potsdam, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28653 Deadline: 2024-12-06 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://www.aei.mpg.de/1184289/phd-positions-in-gravity-at-the-extreme-2025 Contact: gwjobs[AT]aei.mpg.de The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute, AEI) in Potsdam, Germany, announces the opening of several PhD positions in "Gravity at the Extreme: from Theory to Observation". We are particularly interested in hiring creative, proactive and motivated candidates who flourish at working in a vibrant, interdisciplinary and synergistic group. Successful candidates will join one of the scientific departments at the AEI in Potsdam, either the "Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity" (ACR) or the "Computational Relativistic Astrophysics" (CRA) department. The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) is comprised of the scientific departments and groups of the AEI at its locations in Potsdam and Hannover, and research groups at the University of Potsdam, the Humboldt University in Berlin, the Leibniz University in Hannover, and the University of Maryland. Our graduate students are exposed to a variety of research topics and have access to a world-wide research network, and they have the opportunity to join the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and the LISA Consortium through the ACR-division's membership, and the Einstein Telescope Collaboration through the AEI-UP membership. For an overview of the IMPRS, its research groups, and the application procedure, please visit our website. The two research divisions (ACR and CRA) at the AEI in Potsdam operate three high-performance compute clusters to model gravitational-wave sources (binary black holes, neutron star binaries, and stellar collapse of massive stars), electromagnetic counterparts of gravitational waves, high-energy astrophysical phenomena, and to carry out waveform developments, and data analysis of gravitational waves observed by LIGO and Virgo detectors. Research topics and research environment: Ph.D. theses can cover a broad spectrum of topics in gravitational-wave astronomy, high-energy astrophysics and fundamental physics, such as: - analytical modelling of gravitational dynamics and radiation (within post-Newtonian theory, post-Minkowskian theory, gravitational self-force, black-hole perturbation theory, and effective-one-body theory), - numerical-relativity, most notably simulations of compact objects in general relativity and alternatives, - interpretation and analysis of data from gravitational-wave detectors on the ground (LIGO and Virgo) and in space (LISA), - acceleration techniques for gravitational-wave inference, including machine learning, - cosmography with gravitational waves (including dark energy, dark matter, gravitational lensing), - tests of gravity in the strong-field and highly dynamical regime, - modelling neutron star mergers as high-energy phenomena, - modelling electromagnetic counterparts of gravitational waves, - modelling gamma-ray bursts. Successful applicants will conduct their research projects at the AEI in Potsdam, and they will have to enrol and receive their Ph.D. degree from either the University of Potsdam or the Humboldt University in Berlin. The expected duration of the PhD program is three to four years. Applicants are required to have a Master degree by the start of the PhD program. We offer: - A vibrant research environment with access to a world-class research facilities and cutting-edge research projects - A structured English-language graduate program - Fully funded positions, no tuition fees, and additional funding for conferences and professional development, more info on financial aspects can be found on our website - Individual supervision and mentoring by research scientists who are leaders in their respective fields - An excellent working environment with various on-campus support (computing facilities, PhD representatives, language courses, residence permit and visa support, children's day care, etc.), located just 30 minutes from the city center of Berlin Application Process: In order to apply, please fill out the form linked on our website. You will be asked to upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, university transcripts, a statement of research interests (no more than three pages), a list of publications (if applicable), and your Master thesis (if applicable). The statement of research interests should describe the student's past research experience, future research interests and how they relate to the IMPRS's scientific mission. Applicants also need to indicate the names of three referees for recommendation letters. Referees will be notified by email on how to upload the letters. More information on the preparation of the documents can be found on the IMPRS website and the IMPRS' FAQ section. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline for full consideration is December 6th, 2024. Equal Opportunities: The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or national origin. The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. Our institute and the Max Planck Society welcome persons with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusion (Code of Conduct). The institute promotes a healthy work-life balance by offering all employees a family support service, cooperation with a nearby international kindergarten, as well as an in-house parent-child office and nursing room. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.15. Postdoc position in Gravitation and Nuclear Theory, Urbana, IL, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28654 Deadline: 2024-10-27 Location: Urbana, IL, USA Additional Information: https://my.physics.illinois.edu/submit/go.asp?id=1895 Contact: ddebord[AT]illinois.edu The Illinois gravitational and nuclear groups at the Department of Physics of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a postdoctoral research fellow position with a focus on gravitational waves, data analysis and the nuclear equation of state. 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 fellowship is intended for work on cutting-edge topics in gravitational waves, including their modeling and use to extract nuclear physics from current and future gravitational-wave signals obtained by ground-based (advanced LIGO/Virgo/KAGRA) detectors, used in combination with other electromagnetic observations (e.g. NICER). The successful candidate should have strengths in one or more of the following physics topics: Bayesian parameter estimation and model selection through matched filtering of actual data and of (simulated) synthetic data, AI/ML emulators and their use in data analysis, strong computational skills as applied to physics research, gravitational wave modeling of neutron star binaries in post-Newtonian theory, and nuclear astrophysics with an emphasis on the equation of state of dense matter. Moreover, the successful candidate must demonstrate research experience and creativity, breadth and depth of knowledge, high productivity and high quality publications, and mastery of written and oral communication. A Ph.D in physics is required by the start of employment. The successful candidate will join Professors Nico Yunes and Jaki Noronha-Hostler and their large research groups (including 25 graduate students and 5 other postdoctoral researchers) in the study of the intersection between extreme gravity and extreme matter. In particular, the successful candidate will join the MUSES Collaboration (https://musesframework.io/) which has strong connections with the National Center for Supercomputing Applications and its Center for Astrophysical Surveys. The successful candidate will also become a member of the Illinois Relativity Group (which also includes composed of Professor Stu Shapiro, Associate Professor Helvi Witek, Assistant Professor Hector Okada-Da Silva, Research Professor Antonios Tsokaros, and Research Professor Elena Koptieva) and the Illinois Nuclear Theory Group (which also includes Professor Jorge Noronha). The successful candidate will also become a member of the Illinois Center for Advanced Studies of the Universe (ICASU), with access to its many resources and interactions with its many other faculty members. Interested candidates will submit an application which must include the following separate documents: cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications, with a summary of total papers published, number of citations to papers and h-index as determined by the Inspire search engine, list of presentations given outside of the candidate's research group, brief research statement (3-page limit, 1-inch margins, 12 pt font), and three letters of recommendation. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.16. Master/PhD positions in relativistic/computational astrophysics, Shangai, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/10/01/master-phd-positions-in-rela… Deadline: 2024-11-30 Location: Shanghai, China Additional Information: https://cosimobambi.github.io Contact: bambi(a)fudan.edu.cn The high energy astrophysics group at Fudan University (Shanghai, China) is accepting applications for Master/PhD positions from non-Chinese students for the next academic year (starting in September 2025). For the Master Program, the candidates must have a Bachelor degree in Physics or in a related area before September 2025. For the PhD Program, the candidates must have a Master degree in Physics or in a related area before September 2025. Courses and research are conducted in English. Both the Master and the PhD Programs normally last 3 years. We are looking for candidates with experience/interest in development of astrophysical codes for the analysis of black hole X-ray data. Ideal candidates should have a solid knowledge of General Relativity and excellent coding skills in C/C++ and/or Python. Priority may be given to candidates applying for PhD positions. The group is led by Prof. Cosimo Bambi and usually consists of 2-3 postdoctoral researchers, 10-15 graduate students, and 5-8 undergraduate students. More details can be found on the group webpage. Interested candidates should send their CV 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 also at least two recommendation letters to be sent separately to the same email address. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a short Zoom interview. Application deadline: 30 November 2024 Note: Positions for Pakistani students were advertised earlier and the submission deadline is 20 October 2024. Positions for Chinese students are advertised on the website of the Department of Physics but candidates are encouraged to contact potential supervisors before the submission deadline at the end of December. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ==============================================

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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Physics Latam: Theoretical Particle Physics (online) 1.2. Physics Latam: Quantum Field Theory I (online) 1.3. Relativistic Quantum Information North 2025, Naples, Italy 1.4. Ringdown Inside And Out, Copenhagen, Denmark 1.5. JGRG33, Osaka, Japan 2. Jobs 2.1. Assistant Professor (tenure-track), Kingston, RI, USA 2.2. Postdoctoral Positions in Particle Physics and Cosmology, Coimbra, Portugal 2.3. Open Call for Visiting Scholars in FY2025, Okinawa, Japan 2.4. The Niels Bohr-Villum Gravitational Physics postdoctoral fellowships, Copenhagen, Denmark 2.5. Research Fellowships in Space Science, Noordwijk, The Netherlands; Madrid, Spain; Baltimore, USA 2.6. Postdoc opportunities in General Relativity, Dublin, Ireland 2.7. Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Gravity/AstroPhysics, Winston-Salem, NC, USA 2.8. ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme, Madrid (Spain), Noordwijk (Netherlands) 3. News 3.1. GRG Society Fellowships: 2024 call for nominations 3.2. Living Reviews in Relativity: "Gravity experiments with radio pulsars" 3.3. Open Call for Pre-Proposals for Thematic Programs, Okinawa, Japan 3.4. Joint Online Mathematical Relativity Colloquium resumes after summer break ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Physics Latam: Theoretical Particle Physics (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28437 Starting: 2024-09-09 to 2025-01-31 Location: Online Additional Information: https://www.physicslatam.com/tpp/2024 Contact: physicslatam[AT]gmail.com Advanced Lectures on Theoretical Physics Supporting physics teaching and research in Latin America Physics Without Frontiers (PWF) and PhysicsLatam are pleased to announce our upcoming course on Theoretical Particle Physics. This course will be taught online from September 2024 to January 2025. This advanced course is designed for senior undergraduate and graduate students from Latin America who have a background in QFT and are interested in exploring the Standard Model in depth. Students who complete the course will receive an ICTP-PWF certificate. Throughout the course, students will engage with other students from different universities in Latin America to study a range of topics in particle physics, including the Standard Model of Particle Physics, Quantum Field Theory, QCD, and the Higgs mechanism, quantum gravity, string theory, among other topics. Students will have the opportunity to solve weekly assignments and participate in online discussions. To further enhance the learning experience, the course will feature a series of guest speakers who will deliver short lectures on the latest developments in theoretical particle physics, including dark matter, neutrino oscillations, and the physics beyond the Standard Model. PWF is committed to providing a platform for students in Latin America to pursue advanced studies in physics. As part of this commitment, top-performing students without MSc./Ph.D. will be mentored to pursue studies abroad by providing advice and recommendations about scholarships at international programs. HOW TO APPLY The application procedure for the Theoretical Particle Physics course is now open here from July 1st to August 31st, 2023. Goals and Deliverables Help students in Latin America to gain advanced knowledge in particle Physics and Standard Model. Provide students with an opportunity to engage with other students from different universities in Latin America. Enable students to solve weekly assignments on advanced topics in theoretical physics. Mentor top-performing students without MSc./Ph.D. to pursue studies abroad by providing advice and recommendations about scholarships at international programs. For more information and updates on the Theoretical Particle Physics course, please visit our website. Lecturers Esteban Chalbaud LIP-Coimbra (University of Coimbra, PT) Teaching Assistants Marta Fuentes Zamoro, IFT Madrid Jonathan Lozano Mayo, University of Texas at Austin Guest Speakers Carlos Arguelles-Delgado, Harvard University Bianca Dittrich, Perimeter Institute Zohar Komargodski, SCGP & Stony Brook University Myriam Mondragon, UNAM Andrea Puhm, University of Amsterdam Enrico Pajer, DAMTP, University of Cambridge Matthew Reece, Harvard University Kasia Rejzner, University of York Ashoke Sen, ICTS-TIFR Raman Sundrum, University of Maryland David Wallace, University of Pittsburgh Edward Witten, Institute of Advanced Study Project coordinator Daniel Galviz, YMSC (Tsinghua University) and BIMSA +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. Physics Latam: Quantum Field Theory I (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28438 Starting: 2024-09-09 to 2025-01-31 Location: Online Additional Information: https://www.physicslatam.com/qft-i/2024 Contact: physicslatam[AT]gmail.com Physics Without Frontiers (PWF) and PhysicsLatam are pleased to offer the Quantum Field Theory I course, which aims to provide senior undergraduate and graduate students in Latin America with advanced knowledge in Quantum Field Theory. The course will be taught online from September 2024 to January 2025. The course is open to students from all Latin America, and every student who passes the course will receive an ICTP-PWF certificate. In addition, students from the University of Los Andes (ULA) will receive unit credits in their respective transcripts. Throughout the course, students will engage with other students from different universities in Latin America to study a range of topics in theoretical physics, including Quantum Field Theory, Quantum Electrodynamics, and Gauge Theories. Students will have the opportunity to solve weekly assignments on these topics and participate in online discussions. To further enhance the learning experience, the course will feature a series of guest speakers who will deliver short lectures on the applications of Quantum Field Theory to different fields such as Particle Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Math, string theory, etc. PWF is committed to providing a platform for students in Latin America to pursue advanced studies in physics. As part of this commitment, top-performing students without MSc./Ph.D. will be mentored to pursue studies abroad by providing advice and recommendations about scholarships at international programs. HOW TO APPLY: The application procedure for the Quantum Field Theory I course is open now here from July 24 to August 24th, 2023. Goals and Deliverables Help students in Latin America to gain advanced knowledge in particle Physics and Standard Model. Provide students with an opportunity to engage with other students from different universities in Latin America. Enable students to solve weekly assignments on advanced topics in theoretical physics. Mentor top-performing students without MSc./Ph.D. to pursue studies abroad by providing advice and recommendations about scholarships at international programs. For more information and updates on the Quantum Field Theory I course, please visit our website. Guest Speakers Bianca Dittrich, Perimeter Institute Zohar Komargodski, SCGP and Stony Brook University Enrico Pajer, DAMTP, University of Cambridge Matthew Reece, Harvard University Kasia Rejzner, University of York Ashoke Sen, ICTS-TIFR David Wallace, University of Pittsburgh Edward Witten, Institute of Advanced Study Teaching Assistants Isai Davila, SISSA Gonzalo Villa, DAMTP, University of Cambridge Lecturer Santiago Agui Salcedo, DAMTP, University of Cambridge Project coordinator Daniel Galviz, YMSC (Tsinghua University) and BIMSA +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Relativistic Quantum Information North 2025, Naples, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/08/11/relativistic-quantum-informa… Starting: 2025-06-23 to 2025-06-27 Location: Naples, Italy Additional Information: https://isrqi.net/ Contact: gaetano.fiore[AT]na.infn.it Relativistic Quantum Information North (RQI-N) 2025 (Naples, Italy) Relativistic Quantum Information North (RQI-N) 2025 conference will be held 23-27 June 2025 in Naples, Italy. The conference is hosted by University of Naples Federico II, and the local organisation is led by Gaetano Fiore. More information will become available via the International Society for Relativistic Quantum Information website: https://isrqi.net/ Jorma Louko +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. Ringdown Inside And Out, Copenhagen, Denmark --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28460 Starting: 2024-08-22 to 2024-08-24 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Additional Information: https://strong-gr.com/ringdown-inside-and-out/ Contact: gregorio.carullo[AT]nbi.ku.dk Black holes are the most enigmatic macroscopic objects in the universe. According to Einstein's General Relativity, their exterior is extremely simple, while their interior holds the failure of the underlying theory. There are thus strong reasons to investigate in-depth black hole spacetimes, an endeavor made observationally possible by gravitational-wave astronomy. Black hole spectroscopy through gravitational waves is an active field of research, which witnessed a significant number of important results in the last few years. Ringdown Inside And Out will gather some of the world experts in numerical relativity, black hole perturbation theory and data analysis to discuss the status of the field, prospects ahead and unresolved fundamental questions. The meeting, organised by the Strong group at the Niels Bohr Institute, will take place at the Danish Architectural Center from August 22 to August 24, 2024. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. JGRG33, Osaka, Japan --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/08/28/jgrg33-in-osaka-japan/ Starting: 2024-12-02 to 2024-12-06 Location: Osaka, Japan Additional Information: https://sites.google.com/view/jgrg33 Contact: online.jgrg[AT]gmail.com JGRG is a series of workshops held in Japan every year since 1991, which has provided a place where people can exchange ideas and pursue future trends of research. The workshop will cover a wide area of research related to general relativity and gravitation. A tentative list of invited speakers: Vitor Cardoso (Niels Bohr Institute/Lisbon IST) Shasvath Kapadia (IUCAA) Jutta Kunz (University of Oldenburg) Pablo A. Cano (ICC, University of Barcelona) Guo-Chin Liu (Tamkang University) Kent Yagi (University of Virginia) Hirotaka Yuzurihara (ICRR) Important dates: September 25: Deadline for domestic travel support, visa support October 15: Deadline for abstract submission October 30: Deadline for registration (without presentation) Scientific Organizing Committee: Hideki Asada (Hirosaki U.), Tomohiro Harada (Rikkyo U.), Kenta Hotokezaka (RESCEU), Akihiro Ishibashi (Kindai U.), Yosuke Itoh (Osaka Metropolitan U.), Keisuke Izumi (Nagoya U.), Sugumi Kanno (Kyushu U.), Kohei Kamada (HIAS, UCAS, Hangzhou), Tsutomu Kobayashi (Rikkyo U.), Kazunori Kohri (NAOJ), Koutarou Kyutoku (Kyoto U.), Kei-ichi Maeda (Waseda U.), Hayato Motohashi (Kogakuin U.), Shinji Mukohyama (YITP), Keiju Murata (Nihon U.), Atsushi Nishizawa (RESCEU), Toshifumi Noumi (University of Tokyo), Masato Nozawa (Osaka Institute of Technology), Ryo Saito (Yamaguchi U.), Hisa-aki Shinkai (Osaka Institute of Technology), Teruaki Suyama (Tokyo Institute of Technology), Takahiro Tanaka (Kyoto U.), Takashi Torii (Osaka Institute of Technology), Shinji Tsujikawa (Waseda U.), Masahide Yamaguchi (IBS/ Tokyo Institute of Technology), Kazuhiro Yamamoto (Kyushu U.), Shuichiro Yokoyama (Nagoya U.), Chul-Moon Yoo (Nagoya U.), Hirotaka Yoshino (Osaka Metropolitan U.) Local Organizing Committee: Akihiro Ishibashi, Kaiki Taro Inoue, Yosuke Itoh, Yoshinori Matsuo, Ken-ichi Nakao, Masato Nozawa, Hisa-aki Shinkai, Takashi Torii, Hirotaka Yoshino +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Assistant Professor (tenure-track), Kingston, RI, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28435 Deadline: 2024-09-30 Location: Kingston, RI, USA Additional Information: https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/13770 Contact: gkhanna[AT]uri.edu The University of Rhode Island (URI) is hiring a tenure-track, assistant professor position in the broad area of gravitational wave astrophysics (theory, data analysis, or computational). URI runs a regional gravity research consortium (uri.edu/gravity) with UMass Dartmouth that includes Sarah Caudill (UMassD), Rob Coyne (URI), Scott Field (UMassD), Bob Fisher (UMassD), Doug Gobeille (URI), Gaurav Khanna (URI/UMassD), Michael Puerrer (URI) and Vijay Varma (UMassD). URI is a member of the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA Collaboration, Cosmic Explorer and LISA. The group has ~ 20 top notch PhD students and is rapidly growing into one of the biggest GW groups in the US. URI's main campus is situated in a great spot in coastal New England, offering plenty of sunshine, water and seafood. The main campus is near the RI south-coast, and well-connected to Providence, Boston and NYC by car, bus and train. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoctoral Positions in Particle Physics and Cosmology, Coimbra, Portugal ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28464 Deadline: 2014-09-15 Location: Coimbra, Portugal Additional Information: https://cfisuc.fis.uc.pt Contact: rzferreira(a)uc.pt The Centre for Physics of the University of Coimbra (CFisUC) invites applications for two Postdoctoral positions in Particle Physics and Cosmology. The positions are funded through the FCT-CERN project "Topological defects as a probe of new physics: from CMB birefringence to gravitational waves" led by Dr. Ricardo Z. Ferreira and including researchers from different research institutes in Portugal and Spain. The successful candidates are expected to work on the project's tasks, related to Axion Physics and the phenomenology of Topological Defects in the Early Universe. The candidates will work in close collaboration with Dr. Ricardo Z. Ferreira and will be part of an international team and a stimulating scientific environment. Qualifications: - A PhD in Physics or a closely related field is required at the time of application. The PhD diploma cannot be older than three years. - Strong background in Cosmology; experience in Axion Physics and/or Topological Defects is desirable but not mandatory. - Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and collaborate effectively within a research team. Position Details: The position is for one year, with the possibility of an extension depending on external funding. The expected start date is November 1st, 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter. Interested candidates should submit the following documents to rzferreira[at]uc.pt: Curriculum Vitae (CV) including a list of publications. Statement of Research Interests outlining relevant experience and expertise. The subject of the email should contain "Postdoc Position + Candidate name". Two recommendation letters will be asked at a later stage. The deadline for submission is the 15th of September but applications will continue to be considered until the position is filled. Contact Information: For further information regarding the position, please write to rzferreira[at]uc.pt. For an overview of the research activities at CFisUC please visit (https://cfisuc.fis.uc.pt/) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Open Call for Visiting Scholars in FY2025, Okinawa, Japan ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28472 Deadline: 2024-09-30 Location: Okinawa, Japan Additional Information: https://groups.oist.jp/tsvp/application-visiting-scholars Contact: tsvp[AT]oist.jp The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) is inviting applications for Visiting Scholars through its Visiting Program (TSVP). The Visiting Program was launched in June 2021, with the goal of bringing leading researchers to OIST for extended visits. In keeping with OIST's interdisciplinary mission, the program spans all fields including, but not limited to, mathematics, physics, computational sciences, chemistry, engineering, and life sciences. Only researchers requiring access to a lab should apply as "Experimental Visiting Scholars" instead. Visiting Scholars will have the opportunity to carry out independent research at OIST, and to interact with one or more OIST Research Units during their stay. Visits will usually be of 3 to 12 months, with support provided for travel, accommodation and living expenses at the level of per diem. No teaching duties come with the position. However, Visiting Scholars are expected to give a general-audience lecture about their field of research within the first month of their visit. Research seminars and/or lectures for graduate students are also strongly encouraged. Proposals for additional outreach activity, short courses for graduate students, or career talks are highly welcome. Appointment as Visiting Scholar may be taken while on leave or sabbatical from another university. In exceptional situations, successful candidates may be able to apply for support with salary, where this is necessary to facilitate the visit, and they can provide evidence of their need. If special circumstances prevent a visit of 3 or more months, please inquire before applying (researchers working in Japan may consider the Domestic Visitor program instead). [Eligibility] Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field and be independent researchers, i.e., should have an academic standing equivalent to senior postdoc, junior group leader, or faculty member at a research-intensive institution. Exceptions can be made for scientists with a proven potential to soon become independent researchers. Note: Previously accepted candidates may apply for another visit. [Applicants should submit] 1) CV including a list of publications; 2) a proposal of 1-2 pages containing a brief description of their research to date, and proposed research during the visit to OIST, including the research units the applicant is interested in interacting with; 3) a title and abstract for a general-audience talk. Proposals for additional outreach activity, research seminars, short courses for graduate students, or career talks are highly encouraged. All visits are subject to the availability of funding. To be considered for this year's funding, the applicant's intended stay should start between April 2025 and March 2026. [Application through Interfolio] Applications received by September 30th, 2024 are guaranteed full consideration. Please make sure that you can receive emails from tsvp [at] oist.jp and noreply [at] interfolio.com. Number of positions: Up to 30 [Evaluation criteria] 1) Scientific quality 2) Benefit to OIST, e.g. through interactions with and across OIST Units 3) Interdisciplinary nature of OIST 4) Considerations of diversity and ensuring a spread of academic career stages 5) Planned outreach and teaching activity, e.g. general-audience lectures, seminars, (mini) courses, career talks, activities for children/at schools OIST is an institution with no departments, which aims to eliminate barriers between people working in different fields. We are an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to enhancing and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of the university community. As such, we are actively working to increase the diversity of our faculty, students, and staff, and cultivating an environment where all members can thrive and are valued. We have implemented policies to engender and cultivate a diverse, inclusive, and family-friendly culture. These include supporting dual career couples, gender-neutral facilities, pro-active equity-focused policies including "stop-the-clock" options, an on-site bilingual childcare facility and after-school programs, an on-site health center, and relocation and post-arrival support. To fully realize our vision of promoting scientific excellence through a diverse and inclusive community, OIST is actively seeking applications from women and underrepresented groups. Please contact us at tsvp [at] oist.jp if you have any questions or concerns. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. The Niels Bohr-Villum Gravitational Physics postdoctoral fellowships, Copenhagen, Denmark ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/08/18/the-niels-bohr-villum-gravit… Deadline: 2024-11-15 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28096 Contact: vitor.cardoso[AT]nbi.ku.dk The Niels Bohr International Academy at the Niels Bohr Institute invites expressions of interest for Postdoctoral Fellowships in multiple fields related to Gravitational Physics and Gravitational Wave Astrophysics for a fixed period of 2 years. The preferred starting date is Fall 2025. The successful candidate 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 November 15th, 2024. The search will remain open until the optimal candidates are found. In the field of strong gravity, the positions is available through the Villum Investigator Grant "Illuminating the Dark Universe with Gravitational Waves" (IluGra) led by Vitor Cardoso. The successful candidate will join the Strong Group, and an ambitious research program addressing the physics of black holes, including black hole spectroscopy and that of possible exotic compact objects. It further includes the exploration of black holes as engines of discovery, including implications for dark matter physics and connections to particle physics. The hire is part of a vigorous expansion at the Niels Bohr International Academy into the field of Gravitational Physics, bringing together a number of scientists from several areas of theoretical physics and astrophysics and addressing some of the most burning questions related to gravity. The Niels Bohr International Academy is hosted by the Niels Bohr Institute and functions as a primary center for fundamental research, including theoretical and computational astrophysics, cosmology, high-energy particle physics, condensed matter physics, and biophysics. The Academy hosts a large number of international programs, including visitors, workshops, and PhD schools. The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications 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. Application Materials Required: submit the following items online to complete your application: - Cover letter - Curriculum Vitae (max 4 pages) - Research statement (max 4 pages) - Publication list - Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers at this site) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Research Fellowships in Space Science, Noordwijk, The Netherlands; Madrid, Spain; Baltimore, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28480 Deadline: 2024-09-16 Location: Noordwijk, The Netherlands; Madrid, Spain; Baltimore, USA Additional Information: https://cosmos.esa.int/web/space-science-faculty/opportunities/research-fel… Contact: oliver.jennrich[AT]esa.int ESA Research Fellowships in Space Science We are pleased to inform you about the opening of the call for theEuropean Space Agency's Research Fellowships in Space Science. The call is expected to open on 26 August 2024 with an expected application deadline on 16 September 2024. ESA's postdoctoral Research Fellowship programme offers early-career scientists and engineers the possibility to carry out research in a variety of disciplines related to space science, space applications or space technology. Research Fellowships in Space Science specifically offer the opportunity to contribute to ESA's endeavour to explore our Solar System and the Universe, and cover the fields of heliophysics, planetary science, astrophysics and fundamental physics. The research fellowships offer unique insights into ESA's environment and activities while conducting cutting-edge research. Mentoring and training opportunities are available, as are possibilities to engage with ESA science-related activities (e.g., archives, data science and machine learning, operations, calibration, communication, citizen science). Within the Science Directorate (SCI), we welcome all independent proposals for innovative research associated with one or more of our missions. The Space Science fellowships can be taken up at any of the three sites ESAC (Spain), ESTEC (Netherlands) or STScI (USA) and we encourage applicants to choose sites that allow for best local collaborations. To learn more about the research conducted by the ESA scientists at different sites, please visit the Faculty Member Directory and the pages for the Faculty research groups. There is a separate page for research at the ESA Office at STScI (see also the research of non-ESA scientists at STScI). Duration Appointments are for a maximum of three years. The initial project is for two years. An extension for a third year requires a dedicated proposal and is frequently granted. Who can apply Applicants should have recently completed or be close to completing their PhD in a scientific or technical discipline. Preference will be given to candidates with up to five years of relevant experience after their PhD. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Nationals from Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia, as Associate Member States, or Canada as a Cooperating State, can apply as well as those from Bulgaria, Croatia and Cyprus as European Cooperating States (ECS). According to the ESA Convention, the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States. When short-listing for an interview, priority will first be given to candidates from under-represented Member States. More information on the Research Fellowship programme and on how to apply can be found at https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/space-science-faculty/opportunities/research… The anticipated deadline for applications is 16 September 2024. Applicants are strongly encouraged to check the position on the ESA website, once it has been formally opened. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Postdoc opportunities in General Relativity, Dublin, Ireland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/08/26/postdoc-opportunities-in-gen… Deadline: 2024-09-15 Location: Dublin, Ireland Additional Information: https://research.ie/funding/goipd/ Contact: brien.nolan[AT]dcu.ie The Irish Research Council Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme is a competitive scheme funding 2-year research fellowships across all disciplines. The Relativity Group in Dublin City University (Abraham Harte, Brien Nolan, and Peter Taylor) invites expressions of interest from potential applicants working in classical General Relativity (including the problem of motion/self-force, mathematical relativity, wave propagation in curved spacetimes) or in Quantum Field Theory in Curved Spacetime (including renormalisation, quantum aspects of black hole physics and cosmology). The deadline for full applications to the IRC is 10th October 2024. To allow time for the collaborative preparation of a competitive application, those interested in the scheme should contact one of those named below by Sunday 15th September, including a short cv and a brief statement of research interests. Terms and conditions for the 2025 scheme can be found at the link above. Among other considerations, all applicants must: (i) have been awarded their doctoral degree within the five-year period before 31 May 2025. For the purposes of this condition, the date of graduation will be taken into account; or (ii) have been certified as having fulfilled within the five-year period before 31 May 2025 all the requirements for the award of a doctoral degree, including the submission of the hardbound corrected thesis, but have not yet graduated. Career breaks arising from statutory entitlements are taken into account in the calculation of this five-year period. Abraham Harte (abraham.harte[AT]dcu.ie) Brien Nolan (brien.nolan[AT]dcu.ie) Peter Taylor (peter.taylor[AT]dcu.ie) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Gravity/AstroPhysics, Winston-Salem, NC, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/08/27/tenure-track-faculty-positio… Deadline: 2024-11-01 Location: Winston-Salem, NC, USA Additional Information: https://cookgb.sites.wfu.edu Contact: shapiro[AT]wfu.edu The Department of Physics at Wake Forest University is seeking applications for a tenure track position beginning July 2025. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Physics or a related area and are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to both teaching and research. The department is searching for candidates whose research is in one of three areas: * Biophysics (including all areas of experimental or theoretical/computational biophysics but particularly in biomaterials, bioelectronics, disease-focused biophysics, or applications involving machine learning), * Condensed Matter Physics (particularly in materials-focused experimental or theoretical/computational research), or * Gravitational Physics and Astrophysics (including data analysis, modeling of gravitational- wave sources, numerical relativity, and related topics in multi-messenger astrophysics). Those whose research interests complement those of current Wake Forest Physics faculty are particularly encouraged to apply, as we are looking to increase opportunities for collaborative research. In keeping with the Teacher-Scholar model practiced at Wake Forest University, the successful candidate will teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels with a focus on creating a learning environment that welcomes all students into scientific study and supports their ongoing success, along with establishing a vigorous, externally supported research program. The application package should include a letter of application explaining the candidate's interest in joining the Wake Forest academic community, as well as providing the names and contact information for at least three references, a curriculum vitae, a statement of research plans (maximum of 5 pages), and a statement of teaching philosophy (maximum of 3 pages). Candidates should be sure to speak to their experience and/or plans for creating inclusive classrooms, varied mentoring opportunities, and/or other activities conducive to pursuing a diverse and equitable community of learning and belonging. The materials should be submitted as a single PDF to https://hr.wfu.edu/careers/ Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled so to insure full consideration, it is advisable to submit an application by November 1. Founded in 1834, Wake Forest is a highly ranked national university. The department offers a BA, BS, MS and PhD in Physics and a BS in Biophysics. The department is nationally recognized for teaching excellence; is internationally respected for research advances; maintains a focused emphasis on interdisciplinary study and close student-faculty collaboration; and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment (see the Physics Diversity Action Plan). Opportunities for multi-disciplinary collaborations exist with several Centers: the Translational Science Center, the Center for Functional Materials, the Center for Nanotechnology and Quantum Materials, the Center for Molecular Signaling, and the Sabin Center for Environment and Sustainability. Opportunities are also available through the newly established Wake Forest Innovation Quarter in downtown Winston-Salem, one of the fastest-growing urban technology innovation districts in the United States. Also, many collaborations exist among our faculty and faculty at the Medical School (WFU Health Sciences). Additional information about the department is available at https://physics.wfu.edu/. Please email the department chair Dr. Daniel Kim-Shapiro (shapiro[at]wfu.edu) with questions about the position. Inquiries about the application process and document submission may be addressed to wakejobs[AT]wfu.edu. Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme, Madrid (Spain), Noordwijk (Netherlands) ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28511 Deadline: 2024-10-31 Location: Noordwijk, The Netherlands; Madrid, Spain Additional Information: https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/esdc/visitor-programme Contact: arvp[AT]cosmos.esa.int To increase the scientific return from its space science missions, the European Space Agency (ESA) welcomes applications from scientists interested in pursuing research projects based on data publicly available in the ESA Space Science Archives (https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/esdc) The ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme is open to scientists, at all career levels, affiliated with institutes in ESA Member States and Collaborating States, although we will also consider strong applications from outside those states. Early-career scientists (within 10 years of the PhD) and PhD students are particularly encouraged to apply. We encourage applications from women and minorities. The peer-review evaluation process is anonymised to ensure equal opportunities for all applicants. During their stay, visiting scientists will have access to archives and mission specialists for help with the retrieval, calibration, and analysis of archival data. In principle, all areas of space research covered by ESA science missions can be supported. Residence lasts typically between one and three months, also distributed over multiple visits. Research projects can be carried out at ESAC (Madrid, Spain) and at ESTEC (Noordwijk, Netherlands). To offset the expenses incurred by visitors, ESA covers travel costs from and to the home institution and provides support for lodging expenses and meals. Applications received before 1 November 2024 will be considered for visits in spring and summer 2025. For further details, including areas of research and contact information, please refer to https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/esdc/visitor-programme or write to the programme coordinators at arvp[AT]cosmos.esa.int +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. GRG Society Fellowships: 2024 call for nominations ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28466 Additional Information: http://www.isgrg.org/prizes.php The International Society for General Relativity and Gravitation recognizes its outstanding members with Fellowships. Any member of the Society can make nominations, but self nominations will not be considered. A nomination packet consists of PDF files of: i) A letter summarizing the basis for nomination; ii) An updated CV and publication list of the nominee; iii) 1 to 3 supporting letters from the members of the Society, preferably from Fellows, and iv) A proposed citation. Letters should be no longer than 2 pages. The deadline for submission is 31 December 2024. Nomination packages should be submitted electronically to David Garfinkle (garfinkl[AT]oakland.edu) If electronic submission is not possible, please mail to INTL SOC GEN REL GRAV, c/o David Garfinkle, Dept. of Physics, Oakland University, Mathematics and Science Center, Room 190, 146 Library Drive, Rochester, MI 48309, USA. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Living Reviews in Relativity: "Gravity experiments with radio pulsars" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/08/14/living-reviews-in-relativity… Additional Information: https://link.springer.com/journal/41114 The open-access journal Living Reviews in Relativity has published a new review article on 22 July 2024: Paulo C. C. Freire and Norbert Wex, Gravity experiments with radio pulsars. Living Rev Relativ 27, 5 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41114-024-00051-y Abstract: The discovery of the first pulsar in a binary star system, the Hulse-Taylor pulsar, 50 years ago opened up an entirely new field of experimental gravity. For the first time it was possible to investigate strong-field and radiative aspects of the gravitational interaction. Continued observations of the Hulse-Taylor pulsar eventually led, among other confirmations of the predictions of general relativity (GR), to the first evidence for the reality of gravitational waves. In the meantime, many more radio pulsars have been discovered that are suitable for testing GR and its alternatives. One particularly remarkable binary system is the Double Pulsar, which has far surpassed the Hulse-Taylor pulsar in several respects. In addition, binary pulsar-white dwarf systems have been shown to be particularly suitable for testing alternative gravitational theories, as they often predict strong dipolar gravitational radiation for such asymmetric systems. A rather unique pulsar laboratory is the pulsar in a hierarchical stellar triple, that led to by far the most precise confirmation of the strong-field version of the universality of free fall. Using radio pulsars, it could be shown that additional aspects of the Strong Equivalence Principle apply to the dynamics of strongly self-gravitating bodies, like the local position and local Lorentz invariance of the gravitational interaction. So far, GR has passed all pulsar tests with flying colours, while at the same time many alternative gravity theories have either been strongly constrained or even falsified. New telescopes, instrumentation, timing and search algorithms promise a significant improvement of the existing tests and the discovery of (qualitatively) new, more relativistic binary systems. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. Open Call for Pre-Proposals for Thematic Programs, Okinawa, Japan ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28471 Additional Information: https://groups.oist.jp/tsvp/proposal-thematic-programs The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) is excited to continue Thematic Programs as part of its Visiting Program, with this call for Pre-Proposals for Thematic Programs in FY2025/26. OIST's Visiting Program was launched in June 2021, with the goal of bringing leading theoretical researchers to OIST for extended visits. In keeping with OIST's interdisciplinary mission, the program spans all fields including, but not limited to, mathematics, physics, computational sciences, chemistry, and life sciences. Thematic Programs (TPs) are expected to be held at OIST for 1 to 2 months. This call is for TPs to be held in Fiscal Year 2025 or 2026 (i.e. between April 1, 2025 and March 31, 2027). TPs will be hosted by a group of two or more researchers (coordinators) who will be invited to stay at OIST for the duration of the TP. Successful proposals will be provided with the financial and administrative support needed to bring participants to OIST, 4-8 of whom are expected to be present at any one time. Where it fits the goals and timeframe of the program, a symposium linked to the program can be hosted at OIST. [Please include the following in your Pre-Proposal (use template)] 1) A document (1 page) briefly outlining the theme of the Thematic Program, its intellectual background, and the opportunity for progress in this area (please use the template docx, pdf). The intended duration of the program, and preferred timeframe, e.g. "summer 2025". (Precise dates are not required at this stage) 2) Links to a Profile Page of each researcher who will act as coordinator of the Thematic Program (e.g. Personal Website, Google Scholar, Web of Science; or CV as pdf file). 3) A list of researchers who would be willing, in principle, to participate in the program, if funded. Coordinators are encouraged to consider diversity in terms of gender balance, participants from underrepresented groups, and academic career stage. 4)Optional: A title and abstract for a linked symposium of up to 60 participants. All programs are subject to the availability of funding. To be considered for this call's funding the proposed Thematic Program should be held between April 1, 2025 and March 31, 2027. TPs do not need to be sponsored by an OIST Research Unit, or directly connected to research in OIST. Applications received by August 31st, 2024 are guaranteed full consideration. Invitations to submit full proposals will be sent no later than October. [Application through Interfolio] Applications received by August 31st, 2024 are guaranteed full consideration. Invitations to submit full proposals will be sent no later than October. [Evaluation criteria] 1) Scientific quality 2) Benefit to OIST, e.g. through interactions with and across OIST Units 3) Interdisciplinary nature of OIST 4) Considerations of diversity and ensuring a spread of academic career stages 5) Planned outreach and teaching activity, e.g. general-audience lectures, seminars, (mini) courses, career talks, activities for children/at schools [Declaration] OIST is an institution with no departments, which aims to eliminate barriers between people working in different fields. We are an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to enhancing and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of the university community. As such, we are actively working to increase the diversity of our faculty, students, and staff, and cultivating an environment where all members can thrive and are valued. We have implemented policies to engender and cultivate a diverse, inclusive, and family-friendly culture. These include supporting dual career couples, gender-neutral facilities, pro-active equity-focused policies including "stop-the-clock" options, an on-site bilingual childcare facility and after-school programs, an on-site health center, and relocation and post-arrival support. Further details can be found at https://www.oist.jp/. OIST is actively seeking applications from women and underrepresented groups. OIST is deeply committed to the advancement of diversity in science, in Japan and worldwide. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. Joint Online Mathematical Relativity Colloquium resumes after summer break ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28509 Additional Information: https://jomarec.org/ The monthly online Mathematical Relativity colloquium series JoMaReC will resume after the summer break on October 3 with a lecture by Carsten Gundlach (University of Southampton, UK) at 4:00 pm (please note the unusual time). JoMaReC takes place every first Thursday of each month at 3:30 pm CET, except January, August and September. The colloquium was initiated with the aim to provide a broad, inclusive and lively platform for the dissemination of research related to General Relativity of the highest quality. Please join us and spread the word! The colloquium is meant to be accessible to and informative for mathematicians and mathematical physicists with a background in General Relativity, widely interpreted to include Lorentzian Geometry and Geometric Analysis of various Partial Differential Equations related to General Relativity. It is aimed to present motivation and applications of particular results and/or introduce specific subfields, while refraining from too many technicalities. On the website, you can sign up to get an email announcement for all JoMaReC talks and the zoom link (see Newsletter). Organizers: A. Burtscher (Nijmegen), C. Cederbaum (Tuebingen), G. Fournodavlos (Heraklion), E. Gasperin (Lisbon), J. Metzger (Potsdam), A. Sakovich (Uppsala) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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[Hyperspace-list] Hyperspace Bulletin for August 2024
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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. New Frontiers 2025: past, current and future challenges in Numerical Relativity, Palma, Spain 1.2. The 11th KIAS Workshop on Cosmology and Structure Formation, Gyeongju, South Korea 1.3. George Ellis at 85, Stellenbosch, South Africa 2. Jobs 2.1. Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Fellow, Canberra, Australia 2.2. 2 Postdoctoral position in Cosmology and Computational Science, Szczecin and Warsaw, Poland 2.3. Postdoctoral position in gravitational lensing of dark matter substructures, Hong Kong 2.4. Postdoc in GW Astronomy, Cardiff, UK and Tokyo, Japan 2.5. Postdoc Position in Scientific Computing, Jena, Germany 2.6. Visiting Scholar in the Theoretical Sciences, Okinawa, Japan 2.7. Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Astrophysics and Cosmology, Rolla, MO, USA 2.8. Postdoctoral Position in Numerical Relativity, Rochester, NY, USA 2.9. Enrico Fermi Fellowships, anywhere 3. News 3.1. Living Reviews in Relativity: two recently updated articles ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. New Frontiers 2025: past, current and future challenges in Numerical Relativity, Palma, Spain --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/07/18/new-frontiers-2025-past-curr… Starting: 2025-07-21 to 2025-07-25 Location: Palma de Mallorca, Spain Additional Information: https://grg.uib.es/newfrontiersNR25/ Contact: carlos.palenzuela[AT]uib.es In the history of numerical (or computational) general relativity, the "Frontiers" meeting in 1988 at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (USA), played a pivotal role in establishing numerical relativity as a major topic in computational physics and simulation science. The "New Frontiers" meeting in 2006 at the AEI Potsdam convened following major breakthroughs in numerical simulations of binary systems. The most recent "Frontiers 2022" conference was instrumental in assessing the state-of-the-art and identifying future directions in numerical relativity. The upcoming "New Frontiers 2025: past, current and future challenges in Numerical Relativity" will emphasize the significant theoretical and computational challenges ahead, not only in understanding the observations of gravitational waves and electromagnetic counterparts but also in comprehending the nature of gravity at a more fundamental level. Reflecting on past adversities and how our community overcame them may guide us in current and future endeavors. The meeting will take place at the University of the Balearic Islands starting on July 21st and ending on July 25th, 2025. There is no registration fee. Main topics: o Mathematical foundations o Numerical methods for the Einstein and the radiation MHD equations o High performance computing o Astrophysics (binary mergers, gravitational waves, electromagnetic counterparts,...) o Beyond current astrophysics and general relativity Scientific Organizing Committee: M.Bezares, C.Bona, B.Bruegmann, K.Clough, J.A.Font, S.Husa, L.Lehner, C.Palenzuela, M.Shibata Invited speakers and more detailed information to be announced soon at the webpage. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. The 11th KIAS Workshop on Cosmology and Structure Formation, Gyeongju, South Korea --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28407 Starting: 2024-10-27 to 2024-11-02 Location: Gyeongju, South Korea Additional Information: http://events.kias.re.kr/h/cosmology2024/ Contact: phys_astro[AT]kias.re.kr During the past few decades rapid progress has been achieved in deepening our understanding of the origin, history and physical processes in the universe, and our place within it. This progress was made possible by pushing the frontiers of theoretical modeling, numerical simulations, astrophysical observations and data analysis methods, and the synergetic relations between them. This workshop, the 11th in a series of biennial meetings and marking 20 years since the first one, will bring together experts in Cosmology and Structure formation to share their new results, highlight new pathways of research, and build collaborations. It will serve as an opportunity for participants to get a comprehensive view of the most recent advances and open questions in the field. Workshop topics include: Theoretical cosmology Numerical simulations of large scale structure and galaxies Epoch of reionization Large scale structure and galaxy environments Observations of Galaxy and Galaxy clusters Properties of Galaxies and their halos Analysis of cosmological and astrophysical data, and machine learning The 11th KIAS Workshop on Cosmology and Structure Formation will be held at Hotel Hilton, Gyeongju in Republic of Korea from October 27 to November 2, 2024. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. George Ellis at 85, Stellenbosch, South Africa --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/07/30/george-ellis-at-85-ge85/ Starting: 2024-08-22 to 2024-08-22 Location: Stellenbosch, South Africa Additional Information: https://www.sagravity.co.za Contact: hansrajs[AT]ukzn.ac.za In conjunction with the South African Gravity Society 2024 Conference (18 to 22 August 2024), advertised earlier, the Society will be honouring its first president Professor George F. R. Ellis who turns 85 this year with a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to science over the past six decades. Date: 22 August 2024 Venue: Stellenbosch University South Africa Time: 09h00 - 12h00 (SAST, GMT+2) Speakers: Roy Maartens, Daya Reddy, Aroon Beesham, Nigel Bishop, Charles Hellaby, Peter Dunsby, Jeff Murugan, Amanda Weltman, Sunil Maharaj, George Ellis Programme will soon be available on the site: www.sagravity.co.za or the conference site: https://indico.tlabs.ac.za/event/134/ Registration: Non-conference delegates may attend in-person on invitation only. The programme will be available on Zoom. Link to be found on www.sagravity.co.za or https://indico.tlabs.ac.za/event/134/ Non-conference delegates are welcome to send in messages by email or using the Zoom Chat and some may be read out as time permits during the function. For more information kindly contact Sudan Hansraj (President: South African Gravity Society) using hansrajs 'at' ukzn.ac.za +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Fellow, Canberra, Australia ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28377 Deadline: 2024-08-02 Location: Canberra, Australia Additional Information: https://jobs.anu.edu.au/jobs/postdoctoral-fellow-research-fellow-canberra-a… Contact: bram.slagmolen[AT]anu.edu.au We invite applications from early career academics with experience in gravitational wave instrumentation, particularly in any of the areas of quantum metrology, generation and manipulation of squeezed light and laser interferometry. Our 2-year position is within the ANU Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics (CGA), a joint facility of the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics and the Research School of Physics. CGA undertakes a world-leading role for Australia in the science and technology of gravitational wave discoveries and is the ANU node of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav). For more information, please contact Associate Professor Bram Slagmolen (bram.slagmolen[AT]anu.edu.au). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. 2 Postdoctoral position in Cosmology and Computational Science, Szczecin and Warsaw, Poland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/07/05/2-postdoctoral-position-in-c… Deadline: 2024-10-31 Location: Szczecin, Poland and Warsaw, Poland Additional Information: https://cosmo.usz.edu.pl/ Contact: vincenzo.salzano[AT]usz.edu.pl The Szczecin Cosmology Group at the Institute of Physics of the University of Szczecin (http://cosmo.usz.edu.pl) and the Division of Intelligent Systems at the Department of Intelligent Technologies (https://www.ippt.pan.pl/en/research-units/zti#division-of-intelligent-syste…) of the Institute of Fundamental Technological Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IPPT-PAN) in Warsaw, invite applications for 2 Postdoctoral positions. The positions are available through the OPUS 26 grant of the Polish National Science Center (NCN) led by prof. Vincenzo Salzano, at the University of Szczecin, as P.I., and entitled "Can a slime mold help us alleviate cosmological tensions?". Co-P.I. will be prof. Tomasz Denkiewicz, at the University of Szcecin, and dr. Jacek Szklarski at IPPT-PAN. In this project we will explore a new methodology to compare different cosmological models and theories by developing a tool completely independent of the gravitational theory. The goal is to use this tool to reconstruct the cosmic web and eventually help to resolve or mitigate present cosmological tensions in a (cosmologically) model-independent way. We will start from the behaviour of a biological system, the Physarum polycephalum, a slime mould, one of those yellowish creatures that grow on your badly preserved food. While exploring space in search of food, the Physarum creates characteristic networks, with ``veins'' of the organism connecting all the positions where the food is located. These networks are not random, but are dictated by chemical and physical laws. We will use the behaviour of this organism, we will simulate the way it moves and we will compare its web with the cosmic web. We already know that there are "visual" similarities. But can we "upgrade" the algorithm and use such gravity-independent web to understand how gravity works on large scales? We will establish the feasibility of such approach by writing from the scratch a code to simulate the Physarum behaviour; by running several simulations to create Physarum "Universes", including ad-hoc updates to simulate cosmological aspects (voids, baryons); by comparing them with cosmological simulations based on many cosmological models based on General Relativity. Finally, we will confront these Universes with the real Universe, using the most up-to-date data we have collected so far on the cosmic web, made up of millions of galaxies. Given these goals, the requirements to apply for the Postdoctoral positions are: - Position A, based at the University of Szczecin: 1) Ph.D. in Physics with specialization in Cosmology and/or Astrophysics, obtained not earlier than 7 years before commencing employment; 2) a first postdoctoral experience (about 2-3 years) would be an asset, but is not required; 3) demonstrated experience to modify, handle and run any of the many numerical codes currently used for cosmological simulations in General Relativity (and/or in Extended Theories of gravity). The candidate is expected to interpret and compare results from different gravitational scenarios with those obtained from slime models and with observational data. Any suitable programming language or framework can be used for this task; 4) the ability to perform the described tasks should be backed by a relevant publication record by the candidate; - Position B, based at IPPT-PAN: 1) Ph.D. in Computational Sciences or Physics (specialization in Cosmology, Astrophysics, Complex Systems, Multi-agent Systems, or a related field would be an asset but not mandatory), obtained not earlier than 7 years before commencing employment; 2) a first postdoctoral experience (about 2-3 years) would be an asset, but is not required; 3) demonstrated professional expertise in parallel programming, including GPGPU units, is necessary. The candidate is expected to efficiently implement slime models, run various parameter studies, and interpret and compare results with existing models. Any suitable programming language or framework can be used for this task. Additionally, the candidate is expected to explore applications of the slime model beyond cosmology, such as transport networks; 4) the ability to perform the described tasks should be backed by a relevant publication record and software coded by the candidate (preferably in the form of open-source repositories). The deadline for application is 31st October 2024. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews on 11th - 15th November 2024. The research activities will begin on 1st January 2025 and last for 2 years (24 months). The gross yearly salary will amount to 140,000 PLN (corresponding to a monthly net salary of ~6900 PLN). In addition, the grant provides funding for hardware and travels both for visits at the two nodes of the project and to attend conferences. For further inquiries, contact vincenzo.salzano[at]usz.edu.pl. Applications should be sent to vincenzo.salzano[at]usz.edu.pl with the subject "OPUS 26 - Position X - Surname Name" ("X" set to A or B, as given in the descriptions above) and obligatory include all the following items in order to be considered: 1) detailed CV, including a cover letter of max. 1 page and a list of publications; 2) a statement of research interests (max. 3 pages); 3) copy of the Doctoral Thesis; 4) (at least) 2 reference letters. Please, include at the end of your email the following clause regarding the personal data protection laws in EU: "I hereby authorize you to process my personal data included in my job application solely for the purpose of the selection process in accordance with the article 7 of of the Regulation of the European Parliament and Council (EU) 2016/679 of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation) [OJ EU L. 2016.119.1 of 4 May 2016]." +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Postdoctoral position in gravitational lensing of dark matter substructures, Hong Kong ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28382 Deadline: 2024-10-10 Location: Hong Kong Additional Information: https://forms.gle/1aiAF7FCUCVgUQai8 Contact: otto.akseli.hannuksela[AT]gmail.com We seek applicants with preferred expertise in strong gravitational lensing who are interested in expanding their research focus to strong gravitational lensing involving gravitational waves. The ideal candidate will have considerable expertise in constructing lens models for galaxies (or galaxy clusters) as constrained by multiply-lensed light images, familiarity with analyzing optical images, and will be committed to working with local experts to incorporate additional constraints provided by multiply-lensed gravitational-wave events. Current ground-based gravitational-wave detectors have the potential to reveal dark matter (DM) substructures through high-precision timing of the arrival of multiply-lensed gravitational waves. We envision that the combination of constraints from both light and gravitational waves will provide immunity from stellar microlensing, and reveal the nature of such sub-structures at high precision. If such small-scale structures can be confidently linked with dark matter model predictions, their existence would either provide strong support for or alternatively rule out the current standard cosmological cold dark matter paradigm. Apart from this work, involving a collaboration between research teams at CUHK and HKU, the candidate is strongly encouraged to pursue his or her independent research line. Local expertise is provided by the research teams at both CUHK and HKU, who are experts in the lensing of gravitational waves and light rays, respectively [e.g. 1,2]. At CUHK, since 2016, the group has built tools to detect, analyse, and make use of gravitational-wave lensing with ground-based gravitational-wave detectors in isolation or together with electromagnetic imaging [e.g. 1]. At HKU, the group is a leading expert in using traditional gravitational lensing of light rays to elucidate the nature of DM, including investigating investigating the linkage between dark matter substructures and their model predictions, such as subhalos (e.g., WIMPs) and pervasive density modulations (e.g., Axions) [e.g. 2]. There are furthermore three dark matter groups at CUHK, specialising in numerical simulations, indirect detection, and theory, and expertise in theoretical aspects of dark matter modelling. The postdoc's role would be to fill the role of a lens modelling expert in the joint endeavor to connect these two branches of lensing and pursuing dark matter studies. Apart from the joint work, the postdoctoral researcher is strongly encouraged to freely integrate and work with these groups and to develop their own independent research line throughout the study, with 50% time allotted to independent research. Applicants should possess a PhD in Physics, Astronomy, or a related field and have a track record in lens modelling. Expertise in implementing new strong lensing analyses and modelling (using e.g. lenstronomy or an equivalent strong lens modelling software), a publication track record in substructure lensing, and experience implementing Bayesian analysis models are highly advantageous. Applicants from gravitational-wave lensing background are also welcome to apply. Application Procedure Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and research statement outlining their interests and qualifications and request for two references to be sent to (https://forms.gle/1aiAF7FCUCVgUQai8 or oahannuksela(a)cuhk.edu.hk) by October 10. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled (early applications are strongly encouraged; applications received before August may be able to apply for RGC Postdoctoral Fellowship). The start date for the position is between Fall 2024 (October 2024) and Fall of next year (December 2025) (start date is negotiable). The salary range is 29,845-34,585 HKD (~3,800-4,400 USD) per month depending on experience. Contacts: CUHK gravitational-wave group: Otto A. Hannuksela https://newww.phy.cuhk.edu.hk/teaching_staff/otto-a-hannuksela HKU gravitational lensing group: Jeremy Lim http://hub.hku.hk/rp/rp00745 CUHK dark matter groups: Kenny C. Y. Ng https://newww.phy.cuhk.edu.hk/teaching_staff/kenny-c-y-ng Tsang Keung Chan https://newww.phy.cuhk.edu.hk/teaching_staff/chan-tsang-keung Ming-Chung Chu https://newww.phy.cuhk.edu.hk/teaching_staff/chu-ming-chung [1] https://arxiv.org/abs/2004.13811 [2] https://www.nature.com/articles/s41550-023-01943-9 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Postdoc in GW Astronomy, Cardiff, UK and Tokyo, Japan ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28390 Deadline: 2024-08-20 Location: Cardiff, UK Additional Information: https://aas.org/jobregister/ad/929d6c84 Contact: raymondv(a)cardiff.ac.uk The Cardiff University Gravity Exploration Institute (http://www.astro.cardiff.ac.uk/research/gravity/) and the Institute for Cosmic Ray Research at the University of Tokyo (https://www.icrr.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/) are seeking applications to fill the position of Postdoctoral Research Associate. The successful applicant will be developing rapid and accurate characterization of gravitational-wave signals from black holes and neutron stars using deep learning, and analysing data from the LIGO, Virgo and KAGRA observatories. The appointment will be based at the Gravity Exploration Institute of Cardiff University, with significant periods of time at the Institute for Cosmic Ray Research of the University of Tokyo. The precise timing is flexible and will be discussed with the applicant. This post is funded by The Royal Society. Cardiff has a long history of involvement in ground-based gravitational-wave physics, particularly in source modelling, data analysis, and astrophysical and cosmological interpretations (Stephen Fairhurst, Mark Hannam, Vivien Raymond, B. Sathyaprakash, Bernard Schutz, Patrick Sutton, Fabio Antonini), instrument design and commissioning (Hartmut Grote, Katherine Dooley, Keiko Kokeyama), electromagnetic follow-up of gravitational-wave events (Cosimo Inserra), and education and public outreach (Chris North). The Institute for Cosmic Ray Research hosts the large-scale cryogenic gravitational-wave telescope KAGRA and is actively involved in instrumental design and commissioning, and gravitational-wave data analysis (Hideyuki Tagoshi, Soichiro Morisaki). The post is full-time and fixed term until March 2027 with a flexible start date. Salary: 39,347 GBP per annum (Grade 6.32). IMPORTANT NOTE TO CANDIDATES: It is the University's policy to use the person specification as a key tool for short-listing and we only invite candidates to interview who clearly evidence that they meet (or partially meet) each of the essential criteria. During the application process you will be asked to attach a supporting statement. This statement must outline how you meet the criteria below and we recommended formatting this by using each criteria as a sub-heading and providing your relevant experience/evidence below each sub-heading. It is crucial that you save your supporting statement with the vacancy number (eg. 1234BR) in the filename as failure to do so may result in it being omitted from your application. For informal enquiries about the post please contact Vivien Raymond (raymondv[AT]cardiff.ac.uk), Soichiro Morisaki (soichiro[AT]icrr.u-tokyo.ac.jp) For informal enquiries about working at Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy please contact PhysicsHR[AT]cardiff.ac.uk Job Reference: 18835BR Link to Online Application: https://krb-sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/Home/Home?partnerid=30011&am… Closing date: Tuesday, 20 August 2024 Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Postdoc Position in Scientific Computing, Jena, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/07/17/postdoc-position-in-scientif… Deadline: 2024-08-26 Location: Jena, Germany Additional Information: https://jobs.uni-jena.de/fkbc1 Contact: katrin.kanter[AT]uni-jena.de The Theoretical Physics Institute at the University of Jena anticipates the availability of a postdoc position in October 2024. The position is associated with the research group of Prof. Bernd Bruegmann at the TPI Jena. It combines research in scientific computing and high performance computing with tasks regarding computer infrastructure, services and hardware at the TPI. There is the opportunity to participate in a wide range of research activities in the area of general relativity and related fields. Applicants with a background in numerical relativity, gravitational wave science, or associated computational and mathematical methods are especially encouraged to apply. Please submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae with a list of publications, a brief description of research interests, and a list of three potential referees, who will be contacted separately. To qualify for the position, applicants must hold a PhD degree or equivalent in Physics or related fields. Candidates with severe disabilities will be given preference in the case of equal qualifications and suitability. Applications should be received no later than August 26, 2024, but applications will be considered until the position is filled. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Visiting Scholar in the Theoretical Sciences, Okinawa, Japan ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28403 Deadline: 2024-09-30 Location: Okinawa, Japan Additional Information: https://groups.oist.jp/tsvp/application-visiting-scholars Contact: tsvp[AT]oist.jp The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) is inviting applications for Visiting Scholars through its Visiting Program (TSVP). The Visiting Program was launched in June 2021, with the goal of bringing leading researchers to OIST for extended visits. In keeping with OIST's interdisciplinary mission, the program spans all fields including, but not limited to, mathematics, physics, computational sciences, chemistry, engineering, and life sciences. Only researchers requiring access to a lab should apply as "Experimental Visiting Scholars" instead (see this overview of all OIST's Visiting Programs for other options). Visiting Scholars will have the opportunity to carry out independent research at OIST, and to interact with one or more OIST Research Units during their stay. Visits will usually be of 3 to 12 months, with support provided for travel, accommodation and living expenses at the level of per diem. No teaching duties come with the position. However, Visiting Scholars are expected to give a general-audience lecture about their field of research within the first month of their visit. Research seminars and/or lectures for graduate students are also strongly encouraged. Proposals for additional outreach activity, short courses for graduate students, or career talks are highly welcome. Appointment as Visiting Scholar may be taken while on leave or sabbatical from another university. In exceptional situations, successful candidates may be able to apply for support with salary, where this is necessary to facilitate the visit, and they can provide evidence of their need. If special circumstances prevent a visit of 3 or more months, please inquire before applying (researchers working in Japan may consider the Domestic Visitor program instead). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Astrophysics and Cosmology, Rolla, MO, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28411 Deadline: 2024-10-15 Location: Rolla, MO, USA Additional Information: https://erecruit.umsystem.edu/psp/tamext/ROLLA/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SE… Contact: cavagliam[AT]mst.edu The Physics Department at Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of astrophysics and cosmology to begin in August 2025. We are searching for a candidate that complements and/or expands existing research directions in the department. Present activities include, but are not limited to, multi-messenger astrophysics, theoretical and observational cosmology, galaxy evolution, and gravitational-wave astronomy. Missouri S&T is a member institution of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and actively involved in galaxy surveys, including the Hobby-Eberly Telescope Dark Energy Experiment (HETDEX), Subaru Prime Focus Spectrograph (PFS), Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), and the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. More information about the Physics Department at Missouri S&T is available at http://physics.mst.edu. Qualifications The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Physics or an equivalent degree and have demonstrated outstanding research accomplishments, a commitment to excellence in teaching at all levels, and excellent communications skills. Application Materials Applications should include a cover letter explaining the candidate's interest in joining Missouri S&T, a curriculum vitae, a complete publications list, and two-page statements of research plans, teaching philosophy, and broader impacts outlining past and/or future planned educational and public outreach initiatives outside of the classroom, as well as complete contact information for at least three references. Applications should be submitted electronically at https://hr.mst.edu/careers/academic-employment/. All submitted application materials must include the position reference number 52198 in order to be processed. Documents must be in PDF format. Other formats and hard copy materials will not be accepted. Values Commitment Missouri S&T values the uniqueness of every individual and strives to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate. In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement. Application Deadline Applications will be considered until the position is filled; review of applications will begin October 15, 2024. Benefit Eligibility This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits. Missouri University of Science and Technology Missouri S&T is one of the nation's leading research universities with over 100-degree programs in 39 disciplines. It was founded in 1870 as one of the first technological institutions west of the Mississippi River. Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in the multicultural community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks' scenery. Missouri S&T offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and business, with M.S. and Ph.D. programs available in many of the science and engineering programs. With over 7,000 students and 300 faculty, Missouri S&T is big enough to accommodate a diverse population, yet small enough for individuals to build high visibility and impactful careers. About Rolla Rolla, Missouri offers several great advantages that help individuals enjoy a high quality of life. Rolla is an ideal place for families, with its low cost of living, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a range of recreational activities suitable for all ages. The Ozark Scenic Riverways and beautiful landscapes offer abundant opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of every lifestyle. With a vibrant and diverse cultural scene, Rolla hosts multiple events, concerts, art exhibitions, and theater performances throughout the year. Rolla offers a high quality of life with a supportive community, affordable living, beautiful natural surroundings, and numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call Human Resources at 573-341-4241. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity and Title IX at 573-341-7734. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Postdoctoral Position in Numerical Relativity, Rochester, NY, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/07/29/postdoctoral-position-in-num… Deadline: 2024-12-31 Location: Rochester, NY, USA Additional Information: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=2… Contact: colsma[AT]rit.edu The RIT's Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation (CCRG) is currently seeking to fill a postdoctoral research position. We are looking for highly qualified individuals interested in pursuing research in the fields of numerical relativity, simulations of compact object mergers, such as stellar or supermassive black hole binaries, strongly emitting gravitational waves. The group is actively developing new numerical codes and tools as part of The Einstein Toolkit Consortium. The CCRG hosts a number of research scientists and students involved in gravitational wave data analysis from the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and the LISA consortium. Our researchers have access to several computing cluster facilities at national computing centers such as the TACC's Frontera Supercomputer, XSEDE and dedicated over 3500-cores clusters with 5 PB of storage pool hosted at the Center. Applications should consist of a cover letter, a brief statement of research interests, a curriculum vitae including publication list, and at least three letters of recommendation. All materials should be sent electronically as soon as possible to: colsma[AT]rit.edu with a copy to ccrg-postdoc[AT]ccrg.rit.edu. Application reviews will be begin immediately and continue until this highly competitive position is filled. Final deadline for submission is December 31st 2024. Starting dates, duration and a competitive salary are negotiable. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Enrico Fermi Fellowships, anywhere ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28426 Deadline: 2024-10-16 Location: anywhere Additional Information: https://cstq.org/eff Contact: eff[AT]cstq.org The Center for SpaceTime and the Quantum is inviting applications for the Enrico Fermi Fellowships program (visit our website), an initiative funded by the John Templeton Foundation. The Enrico Fermi Fellowships are designed for exceptional graduate students all over the world aiming to fund parts or all of their Ph.D. to enrich their graduate experience by pursuing research across the theory/experiment divide. The program offers fellowships lasting one or two years (exceptional three years), focusing on fundamental scientific areas such as Fundamental Physics, Astronomy, Cosmology, Quantum Foundations, Complexity and Emergence, especially where research addresses conceptual frontiers. The awarded fellows can request competitive salary support, travel allowance, and research funds for their supervisors, with a maximum total budget of EUR 105K/year. Mentoring and convening activities will also be offered to support their professional development and build a network of well-rounded young scientists. The application deadline is October 16, 2024, at 12 AM Marseille (CET) time. Fellowships are very flexible and can start any time between the end of February 2025 and January 2026. Apply on the EFF website. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Living Reviews in Relativity: two recently updated articles ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/07/11/living-reviews-in-relativity… Additional Information: https://link.springer.com/journal/41114 The open-access journal Living Reviews in Relativity has recently published major updates of two review articles: Luc Blanchet. Post-Newtonian theory for gravitational waves. Living Rev Relativ 27, 4 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41114-024-00050-z [Revised, updated and expanded version of the 2014 edition.] Gerhard Schaefer, Piotr Jaranowski. Hamiltonian formulation of general relativity and post-Newtonian dynamics of compact binaries. Living Rev Relativ 27, 2 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41114-024-00048-7 [Revised, updated and expanded version of the 2018 edition.] Sign up to receive alerts on new articles published for Living Reviews in Relativity: https://www.springer.com/alerts-frontend/subscribe?journalNo=41114 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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[Hyperspace-list] Hyperspace Bulletin for July 2024
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02 Jul '24

########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. NEOSGrav2024: Conference on Neutron Star Equation of State and Gravitational Waves, Goa, India 1.2. Quantum Gravity on the computer 2.0, Jena, Germany 1.3. European Einstein Toolkit Workshop and Meeting 2024, Amsterdam, The Netherlands 1.4. V Summer International School on Gravity, Cosmology and Astrophysics, Moscow, Russia 1.5. Physics Latam: Classical and Quantum Black Holes (online) 1.6. Euregio Meuse-Rhine Gravitational Waves PhD School, Leuven, Belgium 1.7. 2nd Workshop on Dynamics of Primordial Black Hole Formation, Nagoya, Japan 1.8. Developments, Problems, and Extensions of Electrodynamics, Bad Honnef, Germany 1.9. Challenges and future perspectives in GW astronomy: O4 and beyond, Leiden, Netherlands 1.10. South African Gravity Society Conference, Stellenbosch, South Africa 2. Jobs 2.1. 2+1 year postdoctoral position in Qubits and Spacetime Unit, Okinawa, Japan 2.2. PhD Position in Theoretical Physics, Vienna, Austria 2.3. Postdoc position in neutron stars physics, Bucharest, Romania 2.4. Expressions of Interest for advanced Royal Society and STFC Fellowships, Sheffield, UK 2.5. PhD and Postdoc Positions in Lorentzian Geometry/General Relativity/Metric Geometry, Vienna, Austria 2.6. Postdoctoral Fellowship position, Hong Kong 3. News 3.1. New book: Solitons, Instantons, and Twistors (2nd edition) OUP by Maciej Dunajski 3.2. The Twenty-Eighth Release of the Einstein Toolkit ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. NEOSGrav2024: Conference on Neutron Star Equation of State and Gravitational Waves, Goa, India --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28263 Starting: 2024-10-01 to 2024-10-04 Location: Goa, India Additional Information: https://web.iucaa.in/ws/~NEOSGrav2024/index.html Contact: neosgrav2024[AT]iucaa.in Dear colleagues, We are happy to announce the international conference on Neutron star Equation of State and Gravitational Waves (NEOSGrav2024), which will take place from 1st to 4th of October 2024 in Goa, India. The scientific programme shall consist of invited review talks and some short oral presentations. The following areas in the neutron star physics will be covered in the meeting: - Fundamental Physics from Neutron stars - Constraining Neutron Star EoS with Electromagnetic observations - Constraining Neutron Star EoS with Gravitational waves - Numerical modelling of Neutron Stars In addition to the science sessions, there will be two public talks during the week at the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani - Goa Campus and Goa Science Centre. Venue: All the scientific sessions shall be held at the Kenilworth Hotel, Goa. Key speakers include Luciano Rezzolla (ITP University of Frankfurt, Germany) Nils Andersson (University of Southampton, UK) David Ian Jones (University of Southampton, UK) Sukanta Bose (Washington State University, USA) Anthony Thomas (University of Adelaide, Australia) Paul Lasky (Monash University, Australia) Constanca Providencia (University of Coimbra, Portugal) Adriana Raduta (IFIN-HH, Bucharest, Romania) Conference registration is now open, and the deadline is August 15, 2024. If you are not an invited speaker and interested to contribute a talk, please submit a title and abstract with your registration. You will be informed if there is a possibility to accommodate your talk in the programme. Limited accommodation may be arranged at BITS Goa (subject to availability) for PhD students in India, which can be applied for via the registration form. NEOSGrav2024 is organised by the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics, in Pune, India. More information on the conference is available on the website. For further questions, please contact neosgrav2024[AT]iucaa.in Looking forward to seeing you in India, Debarati Chatterjee (on behalf of the local organisers) Sukanta Bose, Dipankar Bhattacharya, Prayush Kumar (Scientific Organising Committee) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. Quantum Gravity on the computer 2.0, Jena, Germany --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28264 Starting: 2024-09-09 to 2024-09-13 Location: Jena, Germany Additional Information: https://indico.tpi.uni-jena.de/e/qgcomputer Contact: sebastian.steinhaus[AT]uni-jena.de Computational methods and numerical simulations play an increasingly important role in various approaches to quantum gravity. In recent years we have seen emerging evidence that Lorentzian quantum gravity approaches with quantum amplitudes have intriguing properties, e.g. destructive interference of undesirable configurations. However, these are also particularly challenging to tackle numerically. In this workshop, we want to see how and with which methods different approaches address these challenges. Moreover, we also want to explore which future questions and observables are interesting from different perspectives. The focus of this workshop is not high performance computing, but rather how to use computers in quantum gravity, explaining the methods used and whether they might be transferable to other approaches. Confirmed speakers: Georg Bergner (FSU Jena) Bianca Dittrich (Perimeter Institute) Pietro Dona' (CPT Marseille) Renata Ferrero (FAU Erlangen) Benjamin Knorr (Nordita) Daniel Nemeth (Radboud University Nijmegen) Andreas Pithis (FSU Jena) Dongxue Qu (Perimeter Institute) Hanno Sahlmann (FAU Erlangen) Yuki Sato (University of Fukui) Sumati Surya (Raman Research Institute) Stav Zalel (Imperical College London) We plan this workshop as a hybrid event, so participation will be possible remotely via Zoom. Registration is open! We plan for up to 30 participants in person. We in particular welcome participation of PhD students and postdocs, who can also apply to present a poster for this event. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. European Einstein Toolkit Workshop and Meeting 2024, Amsterdam, The Netherlands --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28281 Starting: 2024-07-08 to 2024-07-12 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://indico.nikhef.nl/event/5531/ Contact: p.moesta[AT]uva.nl We are pleased to announce the 2024 edition of the European Einstein Toolkit Meeting. The in-person workshop will be held Jul 8-12 at the Gravitation & Astroparticle Physics Amsterdam center of the University of Amsterdam and will provide an opportunity for researchers and students to learn about the Einstein Toolkit, a community-driven software platform of core computational tools to advance and support research in relativistic astrophysics and gravitational physics. The workshop will offer a mixture of talks and tutorials, with the tutorials including basic tutorials for new users and more advanced topics. The talks will, likewise, provide information for new users and will highlight exciting science cases and the latest developments in numerical relativity. Please register via the website no later than Jun 20, 2024. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. V Summer International School on Gravity, Cosmology and Astrophysics, Moscow, Russia --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/06/07/v-summer-international-schoo… Starting: 2024-07-01 to 2024-07-08 Location: Moscow, Russia Additional Information: https://pirt.bmstu.ru/en/international-school/ Contact: dekan-fn[AT]mail.ru The Faculty of Fundamental Sciences, Bauman Moscow State Technical University, is arranging the 5th Summer International School on Gravity, Cosmology and Astrophysics ISGCA-2024,dedicated to the memory of Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences A.A. Starobinsky, for students, post-graduates and young scientists. The School will be held in the Educational and Laboratory Building of Bauman Moscow State Technical University on July 1-8, 2024. The School is chaired by the Director of Centre for Cosmology and Science Popularisation (CCSP), SGT University (India), Professor Mohhamad Sami (chair), and the Dean of the Faculty of Fundamental Sciences, Bauman Moscow State Technical University (Russia), Professor Vladimir Gladyshev (co-chair). The main goals of the School are to discuss modern accomplishments in studying the Universe, tackle the main problems, share ideas and methods of research in the theory of gravity and cosmology. The School will become an event where prominent researchers from different countries will get together to present their projects and share their knowledge on gravity, cosmology and astrophysics. The School will welcome both in-person and virtual participants and provide simultaneous interpreting for foreign guests. Each ISGCA-2024 participant will receive an international certificate. The School will host world-famous scientists from many countries, students from Bauman Moscow State Technical University and from other leading Russian and world universities. If you wish to attend the ISGCA-2024, you are invited to register on the School website. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Physics Latam: Classical and Quantum Black Holes (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28303 Starting: 2024-10-21 to 2024-11-30 Location: Online Additional Information: https://www.physicslatam.com/bh/2024 Contact: physicslatam[AT]gmail.com The goal of this online course is to introduce students to the modern physics of black holes. The first part of the lectures will review the classical physics of black holes as described by general relativity. Then, the formalism of quantum field theory on curved spacetime and its implications (Hawking radiation, entropy area law) will be discussed. The second part of the course will revolve around black holes in quantum gravity. The final part of the course by guest lecturer Prof. Miguel Montero will be an introduction to the Swampland program and application of it to understand and study black holes. Applications open in August: https://www.physicslatam.com/bh/2024 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. Euregio Meuse-Rhine Gravitational Waves PhD School, Leuven, Belgium --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/06/12/euregio-meuse-rhine-gravitat… Starting: 2024-11-04 to 2024-11-08 Location: Leuven, Belgium Additional Information: https://indico.fys.kuleuven.be/e/emrgwphd2024 Contact: daniel.mayerson[AT]kuleuven.be This new school is aimed primarily at beginning PhD (ca. 1st or 2nd year) and advanced MA students (although others are also welcome to apply). The aim of this school is to give PhD students a chance to familiarize themselves with many aspects of GW science - including beyond their own research area - and to get to know their fellow GW students. See the conference site for more information and registration. Topics covered include theory, data analysis, and instrumentation: - Maarten van de Meent (Niels Bohr Institute, Copenhagen): "The Relativistic Two-Body Problem" - Sebastien Clesse (Universite' Libre Bruxelles): "Cosmology with Gravitational Waves" - Gregorio Carullo (Niels Bohr Institute, Copenhagen/University of Birmingham): "Logic with incomplete information: data analysis foundations, and applications to gravitational-waves observations" - Henri Inchauspe (Universitaet Heidelberg / KU Leuven): "Data analysis for LISA" - Joseph Martino (APC): "LISA Constellation Performance and Noise Budget" - Joris van Heijningen (Vrije Universtiteit Amsterdam/Nikhef): "How to create a freely falling test mass?" Registration is now open (until Oct 4th). Participation is free but does not include accommodations. Please encourage your students to apply, especially the PhD students starting in the Fall! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. 2nd Workshop on Dynamics of Primordial Black Hole Formation, Nagoya, Japan --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28321 Starting: 2024-10-07 to 2024-10-09 Location: Nagoya, Japan Additional Information: https://sites.google.com/rikkyo.ac.jp/pbhworkshop2/home Contact: 4axds01j0[AT]mozmail.com We are pleased to announce that the 2nd Workshop on Dynamics of Primordial Black Hole Formation (DPBHF2) will be held at Nagoya University. This workshop invites researchers who are conducting cutting-edge research on various aspects of primordial black holes, and provides a forum for intensive discussion, allowing researchers to interact with each other at a depth. For the details of the workshop and the registration , please see the webpage https://sites.google.com/rikkyo.ac.jp/pbhworkshop2/home *To access the participants and invited speakers list page, you will need the following password: dpbhf2. Important dates: August 2nd: Deadline for visa support September 6th: Deadline for abstract submission September 13th: Deadline for registration (with banquet) September 27th: Deadline for registration (without banquet) Contact (Enquiries will only be accepted through the following contact form): https://forms.gle/fn7k3DbHDT79Ah5t6 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. Developments, Problems, and Extensions of Electrodynamics, Bad Honnef, Germany --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28326 Starting: 2024-08-18 to 2024-08-23 Location: Bad Honnef, Germany Additional Information: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1408269/registrations/105266/ Contact: claus.laemmerzahl[AT]zarm.uni-bremen.de Without electromagnetic fields no observations could be made and no instrument would work. This holds for the classical as well as the quantum sector of physics. Electromagnetism is the most intensely studied and used system in physics, and we have it well under control in all technical applications, including quantum optics and the new quantum technologies. However, there are still aspects of the physics of the electromagnetic field to be investigated, and there are also open problems in the understanding and consistent description of all electromagnetic phenomena, like problems in the radiation reaction of charged particles and divergence in the self energy. Some of these problems could be solved by, e.g., non-linear, non-local or non-homogeneos (massive) extensions of the Maxwell equations. Furthermore, theories of quantum gravity also are expected to modifiy fundamental equations such as the Maxwell equations. Accordingly, it is very reasonable and timely to discuss general extensions of the Maxwell equations in a systematic way and to explore possible effects on laboratory up to astrophysical and cosmological scales. This is the topic of this binational WE-Heraeus-seminar. For all participants, complimentary on-site and full-board accommodation is provided by the Wilhelm and Else Heraeus Foundation, and there is no conference fee. Please note that the total number of participants is limited. Please note also that for postdoctoral researchers, PhD students, and graduate students it is mandatory to present a poster and, thus, to submit an abstract. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.9. Challenges and future perspectives in GW astronomy: O4 and beyond, Leiden, Netherlands --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/06/28/challenges-and-future-perspe… Starting: 2024-10-14 to 2024-10-18 Location: Leiden, Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.lorentzcenter.nl/challenges-and-future-perspectives-in-gravitat… Contact: AntoniniF[AT]cardiff.ac.uk The workshop "Challenges and future perspectives in gravitational-wave astronomy: O4 and beyond" will take place at the Lorentz Center (Leiden, Netherlands) from October 14th to October 18th, 2024. Our goal is to foster an interdisciplinary discussion (with astrophysicists, data analysts, and machine learners) about how current and future observations of gravitational and electromagnetic waves can be used to shed light on the physics of compact-object formation and evolution. We encourage interested participants to apply by July 21st, 2024 at: https://www.lorentzcenter.nl/challenges-and-future-perspectives-in-gravitat… Lorentz Workshops@Oort are scientific meetings for small groups of up to 55 participants, including both senior and junior scientists. We will dedicate a considerable amount of time to discussion sessions, thus stimulating an interactive atmosphere and encouraging collaboration between participants. The venue Lorentz Center@Oort is located at the Faculty of Science campus of Leiden University, the Netherlands. The Lorentz Center provides each participant with office space as well as various practical services such as arranging accommodations at the nearby hotel Van der Valk Hotel Leiden/Tulip Inn Leiden at a special rate, visa assistance, and bike rental. For more information see: www.lorentzcenter.nl SOC: Fabio Antonini (chair), Maya Fishbach, Davide Gerosa, Laura Nuttall, Rosalba Perna, Simon Portegies Zwart. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.10. South African Gravity Society Conference, Stellenbosch, South Africa --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/06/28/south-african-gravity-societ… Starting: 2024-08-18 to 2024-08-22 Location: Stellenbosch, South Africa Additional Information: https://indico.tlabs.ac.za/event/134/ Contact: sags2024[AT]sun.ac.za The South African Gravity Society (SAGS) conference will be hosted by Stellenbosch University on 18 - 22 August 2024. This will be an in-person event. We welcome contributions representing research in theoretical, computational, mathematical, observational or experimental aspects of general relativity and gravitation. The scope includes cosmology and astrophysics. Postgraduate students are encouraged to attend and present their work. The Department of Physics and the Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Group look forward to welcoming you to the picturesque town of Stellenbosch, located in the heart of the South African winelands. Stellenbosch is easily accessible for visitors with Cape Town International Airport 40 km away. Delegates are requested to arrange their own accommodation. The registration fee is ZAR 5 000. This can be paid directly, or by requesting an invoice from Stellenbosch University. Limited financial support is available for postgraduate students. Please indicate if you wish to apply for support during your registration. Letters of motivation should be emailed to the organising committee upon registration. Plenary speakers: Roger Deane* (Witwatersrand), Heino Falcke (Radboud), Marisa Geyer (UCT, SARAO), William H. Kinney (Buffalo) *TBC Scientific and Local Organising Committees: Anslyn John (chair), Stanley February, Riyaadh Jamodien, Sheean Jolicoeur, Sandra Josias, Yin-Zhe Ma, Michael Sarkis, Jaymie van der Merwe, Guo-Jian Wang Updates will be posted on the conference website. For further information, contact the organizers at sags2024[AT]sun.ac.za +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. 2+1 year postdoctoral position in Qubits and Spacetime Unit, Okinawa, Japan ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28271 Deadline: 2024-07-01 Location: Okinawa, Japan Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/27719 Contact: quast.oist[AT]gmail.com A 2+1 year postdoctoral position will become available as early as September 2024 in the Qubits and Spacetime Unit at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology led by Philipp Hoehn. The research of the unit lies broadly at the interface of quantum gravity, high-energy physics, quantum information and foundations, focusing on general questions in and around quantum gravity. Current research interests include finite regions, entropies and algebras in gauge theory and gravity, quantum reference frames, spacetime thermodynamics, gravitational observables, and quantum error correction in gauge theory and gravity. Candidates with an interest in any of these or related topics are encouraged to apply. OIST currently harbors several units in quantum gravity and quantum information science and regularly hosts international workshops, seminars and visitors in these areas, providing for a stimulating research environment. The unit will provide support for traveling and hosting collaborators. The Qubits and Spacetime Unit is a node of the international consortium Quantum Information Structure of Spacetime, funded by the Templeton Foundation. Responsibilities: The successful candidate will contribute to the research program of the Qubits and Spacetime Unit, but is also encouraged to carry out self-designed projects. Active participation in group seminars and meetings is expected, as well as in assisting with their organization. The successful candidate may also contribute to mentoring students. Qualifications: Completed PhD in theoretical physics or mathematics by the time of employment. Background in one or several of the following topics: quantum gravity, quantum information, quantum field theory, quantum foundations, quantum many-body physics or mathematical physics. Fluency in English. Starting Date: The starting date is flexible and can be as early as September 2024. Term & Working hours: Full-time, fixed term appointment for 2 years with possibility of a third year extension (subject to funding). Compensation & Benefits: Besides a regular salary, we pay a housing allowance of up to 80% of the rent. Additional benefits: -- Relocation and commuting allowances -- Annual paid leave and summer holidays -- Health insurance, welfare pension insurance and worker's accident compensation insurance How to Apply: Apply by uploading your Submission Documents through Academic Jobs Online under the link https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/27719. For further information please see https://groups.oist.jp/quast or contact Philipp Hoehn under quast.oist[AT]gmail.com. Submission Documents: -- Cover letter (max. 1 page!) -- Research statement, including summary of past achievements and future research plans (max. 3 pages text!) -- Curriculum vitae including publication list -- Three letters of reference Application Due Date: Applications will be screened as they come in. Preferably they should be received by July 1st, 2024, though applications can still be submitted until the position is filled. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. PhD Position in Theoretical Physics, Vienna, Austria ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28279 Deadline: 2024-07-31 Location: Vienna, Austria Additional Information: https://www.tuwien.at/phy/ati Contact: mario.pitschmann[AT]tuwien.ac.at We are looking for a M.Sc. in theoretical physics. The prospective PhD candidate should have a background in quantum field theory, general relativity and cosmology as can be obtained in typical introductory courses for master students. He or she should be enthusiastic about doing a PhD thesis in a collaborative team consisting of theoretical and experimental physicists of the Atominstitut. This 3-year PhD position will be in the theory group of Mario Pitschmann, which focuses on the search for dark energy and dark matter by using high-precision tabletop experiments. The candidate should be self-driven, talented and a team player. Please provide the following: two letters of recommendation (one from the supervisor of the master thesis), CV, electronic copy (e.g. PDF) of the master thesis. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Postdoc position in neutron stars physics, Bucharest, Romania ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28282 Deadline: 2024-07-12 Location: Bucharest, Romania Additional Information: https://www.nipne.ro/job-announcements.php Contact: adriana.raduta[AT]gmail.com The National Institute of Nuclear Physics and Engineering in Bucharest, Romania invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in the field of neutron stars. The position is for 24 months with a start date preferably before January 15, 2025 (flexible). The candidate must have a PhD degree (or equivalent) in theoretical nuclear or astro- physics, established track record in neutron stars physics and excellent computational skills. The successful applicant will join the group of Dr. Raduta and Dr. Beznogov and pursue research in one of the following subjects: equations of state, crust formation and crystallization, non-equilibrium neutrino processes, transport properties. The position offers a competitive salary and social benefits. Applications should be send via email to adriana.raduta[at]gmail.com and mikhail.beznogov[at]nipne.ro with a topic "Postdoc Application - Last Name". They must contain the following list of documents in PDF format: cover letter (2 pages maximum), curriculum vitae and research statement (each 3 pages maximum), list of publications. Two recommendation letters should also be sent to the above e-mail addresses. Contact: Adriana R. Raduta, Mikhail Beznogov For full consideration please apply before 12th July 2024. The review of applications will start as soon as they are received. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Expressions of Interest for advanced Royal Society and STFC Fellowships, Sheffield, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28292 Deadline: 2024-06-28 Location: Sheffield, UK Additional Information: https://gravity-cosmology.sites.sheffield.ac.uk/ Contact: m.fazzi[AT]sheffield.ac.uk The new School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences at the University of Sheffield plans to support applications for long-term (five- to eight-year) fellowships in 2024/25 in the areas of Gravitation and Cosmology, in particular for the University Research Fellowship and Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship (both funded by the Royal Society) and for the Ernest Rutherford Fellowship (funded by STFC). These are advanced fellowships targeting early career scientists who have the potential to become leaders in their field. Substantial postdoctoral experience (typically around 3-8 years) and demonstration of an independent research program are essential to be considered for these fellowships. Details of these fellowship schemes and the application procedure can be found on: https://royalsociety.org/grants/university-research/ https://royalsociety.org/grants/dorothy-hodgkin-fellowship/ https://www.ukri.org/what-we-do/developing-people-and-skills/stfc/fellowshi… The application deadline for the University Research Fellowship is 10 September 2024, the deadline for the Ernest Rutherford Fellowship is 1 October 2024, and the deadline for the Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship is 29 October 2024. We are looking for candidates complementing our existing research in cosmology, general relativity, black hole physics, quantum field theory on curved spacetime, quantum gravity, holography and mathematical physics. Current staff members in these areas include Eleonora Di Valentino, Sam Dolan, Marco Fazzi, Steffen Gielen, Carsten van de Bruck and Elizabeth Winstanley. We are a very active group currently hosting 4 postdocs and 16 PhD students, plus several visitors: https://gravity-cosmology.sites.sheffield.ac.uk/ The general policy of the Faculty of Science at Sheffield is that all holders of five-year plus independent fellowships will be offered a permanent position, subject to performance: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/science/research/fellowships Expressions of interest should be sent to Dr Marco Fazzi at m.fazzi[AT]sheffield.ac.uk. They should include a full CV and publication list; a research proposal is not necessary although a tentative project title or indication of proposed topics could be included. We are also happy to answer any informal enquiries. We will start reviewing applications after 28 June 2024 and plan to conclude the internal selection process in early July We are committed to diversity and equality within our community and particularly welcome expressions of interest from minority groups, women, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. PhD and Postdoc Positions in Lorentzian Geometry/General Relativity/Metric Geometry, Vienna, Austria ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/06/12/phd-and-postdoc-positions-in… Deadline: 2024-07-10 Location: Vienna, Austria Additional Information: https://ef-geometry.univie.ac.at/call-for-praedoc-and-postdoc-positions/ Contact: ef-applications.mathematics[AT]univie.ac.at We are seeking to fill up to five PhD and four Postdoc positions within the research project A new Geometry for Einstein's Theory of Relativity and beyond The project is situated at the intersection of Lorentzian Geometry, General Relativity, Metric Geometry and Optimal Transport, and has received major funding by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) in the framework of its "Emerging Fields" program. We are looking for exceptional candidates with a strong background in at least one, preferably several, of the following fields: Riemannian/Lorentzian geometry, functional analysis and measure theory, optimal transport, metric geometry, calculus of variations, geometric analysis, mathematical General Relativity. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Postdoctoral Fellowship position, Hong Kong ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28317 Deadline: 2024-07-15 Location: Hong Kong Additional Information: https://forms.gle/dS5r84ZPjQ8MbQo38 Contact: otto.akseli.hannuksela[AT]gmail.com We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship Position at CUHK, Hong Kong. As part of our astrophysics and fundamental physics research effort, the CUHK gravity group specializes in gravity research and gravitational-wave observations, with a particular emphasis on connecting these observations with other branches of physics. Excellent applicants may be considered for University nomination to for the RGC Postdoctoral Fellowship (https://www.ugc.edu.hk/eng/rgc/funding_opport/pdfs/) Position Details: * The position is for 2 years with the possibility of a 1-year extension. * Offers generous travel funds and a highly competitive salary. * The starting date is negotiable. About the Group: As a part of the broader astrophysics and fundamental physics research effort at CUHK, the group focuses on gravitational waves - ripples in the fabric of space-time. These waves carry information about some of the most extreme objects in the Universe. Thanks to gravitational-wave detectors' continued development, the current gravitational-wave detectors now make weekly detections when online. The CUHK group focuses on gravity research and gravitational-wave observations, particularly connecting GW observations to other branches of physics. How to Apply: To apply, please send your CV and statement of purpose to Application Form, along with two reference letters to (https://forms.gle/dS5r84ZPjQ8MbQo38) Additionally, please email Otto Akseli Hannuksela (otto.akseli.hannuksela[AT]gmail.com) after submitting the application. Application Deadline: July 15. Start date: Fall 2025 - The reason for the early deadline is that the RGC Postdoctoral Fellowship application will require an 7-page research proposal to be submitted 25th of August, including a two-page impact statement, four-page research plan, one-page figures/attachment, and two pages of references (see https://www.ugc.edu.hk/doc/eng/rgc/form/pdfs1.pdf for more information). The group has been a part of the LVK collaboration since 2016 and is led by Otto Akseli Hannuksela. Contact Information: For inquiries, please get in touch with Otto Akseli Hannuksela (otto.akseli.hannuksela[AT]gmail.com) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. New book: Solitons, Instantons, and Twistors (2nd edition) OUP by Maciej Dunajski ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/06/03/new-book-solitons-instantons… Additional Information: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/solitons-instantons-and-twistors-97… Most nonlinear differential equations arising in natural sciences admit chaotic behaviour and cannot be solved analytically. Integrable systems lie on the other extreme. They possess regular, stable, and well-behaved solutions known as solitons and instantons. These solutions play important roles in pure and applied mathematics as well as in theoretical physics where they describe configurations topologically different from vacuum. While integrable equations in lower space-time dimensions can be solved using the inverse scattering transform, the higher-dimensional examples of anti-self-dual Yang-Mills and Einstein equations require twistor theory. Both techniques rely on an ability to represent nonlinear equations as compatibility conditions for overdetermined systems of linear differential equations. The book provides a self-contained and accessible introduction to the subject. It starts with an introduction to integrability of ordinary and partial differential equations. Subsequent chapters explore symmetry analysis, gauge theory, vortices, gravitational instantons, twistor transforms, and anti-self-duality equations. The three appendices cover basic differential geometry, complex manifold theory, and the exterior differential system. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. The Twenty-Eighth Release of the Einstein Toolkit ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/06/29/the-twenty-eighth-release-of… Additional Information: http://einsteintoolkit.org/about/releases/ET_2024_05_announcement.html We are pleased to announce the twenty-eighth release (code name "Lev Landau") of the Einstein Toolkit, an open-source, community-developed software infrastructure for relativistic astrophysics. The major changes in this release include: One new thorn has been added: * NewRadX -- This thorn provides radiative outer boundaries for the CarpetX driver. Updated thorns: * GRHayL-based IllinoisGRMHD -- this release introduces entropy evolution, tabulated equation of state, and piecewise polytrope support * Baikal(Vacuum) -- updated to use the new version of the Python code generator NRPy 2.0 * GRHayLHD(X) -- now has a tabulated EOS * Kuibit -- now supports reading the OpenPMD files generated by CarpetX In addition, bug fixes accumulated since the previous release in Nov 2023 have been included. Including ticket number 2647, correction to the WENO coefficients. The Einstein Toolkit is a collection of software components and tools for simulating and analyzing general relativistic astrophysical systems. It builds on numerous software efforts in the numerical relativity community, including codes to compute initial data parameters, the spacetime evolution codes Baikal, lean_public, and McLachlan, analysis codes to compute horizon characteristics and gravitational waves, the Carpet AMR infrastructure, and the relativistic (magneto)hydrodynamics codes GRHayLHD, GRHayLHDX, GRHydro, and IllinoisGRMHD. Data analysis and post-processing are handled by the kuibit library. The Einstein Toolkit also contains a 1D self-force code. For parts of the toolkit, the Cactus Framework is used as the underlying computational infrastructure, providing large-scale parallelization, general computational components, and a model for collaborative, portable code development. The Einstein Toolkit uses a distributed software model. Its different modules are developed, distributed, and supported either by the core team of Einstein Toolkit Maintainers or by individual groups. Where modules are provided by external groups, the Einstein Toolkit Maintainers ensure quality control for modules included in the toolkit and help coordinate support. The Einstein Toolkit Maintainers currently involve staff and faculty from five different institutions and host weekly meetings that are open to anyone. Guiding principles for the design and implementation of the toolkit include: open, community-driven software development; well thought-out and stable interfaces; separation of physics software from computational science infrastructure; provision of complete working production code; training and education for a new generation of researchers. For more information about using or contributing to the Einstein Toolkit, or to join the Einstein Toolkit Consortium, please visit our web pages at http://einsteintoolkit.org, or contact the users mailing list users[AT]einsteintoolkit.org. The Einstein Toolkit is primarily supported by NSF 2004157/2004044/2004311/2004879/2003893/2114582/2227105 (Enabling fundamental research in the era of multi-messenger astrophysics). The "Lev Landau" Release Team on behalf of the Einstein Toolkit Consortium (2024-06-28) Steven R. Brandt, Roland Haas, Peter Diener, Lorenzo Ennoggi, Deborah Ferguson, Liwei Ji, Jay Kalinani, Lucas Timotheo Sanches, Bing-Jyun Tsao, Maxwell Rizzo, Dhruv Srivastava, Terrence Pierre Jacques June 28, 2024 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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