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Conferences 1.1 The 2013 yearly ICRANet Scientific Meeting on Relativistic Astrophysics 1.2 PCGM 29 at University of California at Davis: registration open 1.3 School of Astroparticle Physics - Gravitational Waves, Observatoire de Haute Provence, France 1.4 VESF School, Gravitational waves, neutrinos and multiwavelenght observations: the new frontier of astronomy, Rome, Italy 1.5 2nd Mediterranean Conference on Classical and Quantum Gravity (2nd MCCQG) 1.6 20th International Conference on General Relativity and Gravitation and 10th Amaldi Conference on Gravitational Waves, Warsaw, Poland 1.7 16th Eastern Gravity Meeting, Toronto, Canada 1.8 16th Capra Meeting on Radiation Reaction in General Relavitiy, Dublin, Ireland 1.9 The Modern Physics of Compact Stars and Relativistic Gravity 1.10 Quantum Fields, Gravity and Information, Nottingham, UK 1.11 IVth School of Astroparticle Physics: Gravitational Waves 1.12 Davis Cosmic Frontier Conferences, Davis, CA, USA 1.13 5th International Symposium on Experimental Gravitation in Nanchang, Jiangxi, China 1.14 Spanish-Portuguese Relativity Meeting (ERE2013) 2. Jobs 2.1 Postdoctoral fellowship in GW data analysis at Rhodes University, South Africa 2.2 Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Relativistic Astrophysics at Southampton 2.3 Max Planck Partner Group Post-doctoral Positions at IISER-TVM, India 2.4 Gravitational Wave Astronomy Research Associate, Cardiff, UK 2.5 PhD Fellowship in Relativity at Southampton 2.6 Postdoctoral position in Theoretical Cosmology at Bilbao, Spain 2.7 Faculty position in theoretical gravitational physics at Guelph/PI 2.8 Postdoctoral Position in High Energy Theory and General Relativity at Beijing Normal University 3. News 3.1 Living Reviews in Relativity: "Foundations of Black Hole Accretion Disk Theory" 3.2 New: IUPAP General Relativity and Gravitation Young Scientist Prize 3.3 The Chalonge School Programme 2013 ================================================================= 1. Conferences ================================================================= 1.1 The 2013 yearly ICRANet Scientific Meeting on Relativistic Astrophysics --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/01/31/the-2013-yearly-icranet-scientific-… Starting Sat, Jun 01, 2013 to Wed, Jul 10, 2013 Location: Nice (France), Pescara (Italy), Rome (Italy); July 1-10 Rio de Janeiro Additional Information: http://www.icranet.org/ The 2013 yearly ICRANet Scientific Meeting on Relativistic Astrophysics (June 1-30 Nice, France, Pescara, Italy, Rome, Italy; July 1-10 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) on the Occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Kerr solution of the Einstein's equations, in presence of Roy Kerr and of the ICRANet Scientific Committee Organizing Committee: Felix Aharonian (Armenia), Lorenzo Amati (Italy), Giovanni Amelino-Camelia (Italy), David Arnett (USA), Vladimir Belinski (Italy), Carlo Luciano Bianco (Italy), Donato Bini (Italy), João Braga (Brazil), Sandip Kumar Chakrabarti (India), Pascal Chardonnet (France), Valeri Chechetkin (Russia), Christian Cherubini (Italy), Thibault Damour (France), Massimo Della Valle (Italy), Jaan Einasto (Estonia), Francis Everitt (USA), Simonetta Filippi (Italy), Sergio Frasca (Italy), Filippo Frontera (Italy), Jean-Marc Gambaudo (France), Gabriele Gionti (USA), Robert Jantzen (USA), Yipeng Jing (P.R. China), Roy Kerr (New Zealand), Isaak Markovich Khalatnikov (Russia), Hagen Kleinert (Germany), Hyung Won Lee (South Korea), Olivier Legrand (France), John Madey (USA), John Mester (USA), Francois Mignard (France), Charles Misner (USA), Hermann Nicolai (Germany), Mario Novello (Brazil), Alex Pelster (Germany), Elena Pian (Italy), Tsvi Piran (Israel), Elène Politano (Franc e), Vladimir Popov (Russia), Brian Matthew Punsly (USA), Hernando C. Quevedo (Mexico), Johann Rafelski (USA), Piero Rosati (Germany), Kjell Rosquist (Sweden), Jorge Rueda (Italy), Remo Ruffini (Chairman, Italy), Felix Ryde (Sweden), Gerard ’t Hooft (Holland), Marco Tavani (Italy), Lev Titarchuk (USA), Farrokh Vakili (France), Gregory Vereshchagin (Italy), She Sheng Xue (Italy), Shuangnan Zhang (P.R. China) ICRANet (http://www.icranet.org/) is an International Organization devoted to scientific researches in Relativistic Astrophysics. Current ICRANet Members are: Armenia, Brazil, Italy, Vatican, ICRA, University of Arizona, University of Stanford. Current ICRANet Seats are located in: Nice (France), Pescara (Italy, headquarters), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil, including the Brazilian Science Data Center BSDC), Rome (Italy), Yerevan (Armenia). The Research Topics of ICRANet encompasses: Exact solutions of Einstein and Einstein – Maxwell equations, Gamma-Ray Bursts, Relativistic effects in Physics and Astrophysics, Cosmology and large scale structures, Theoretical Astroparticle Physics, Generalization of the Kerr-Newman solution, Black Holes and Quasars, Electron-positron pairs in physics and astrophysics, From heavy nuclei to black holes, From Nuclei to Compact Stars, Supernovae, Symmetries in General Relativity, Self Gravitating Systems, Galactic Structures and Galactic Dynamics, Interdisciplinary Complex Systems. Contributions are accepted on any of the above mentioned research topic. Participation is welcome both of Post-Doc and Researchers (registration fee 300.00 EUR) and of graduate and undergraduate students (registration fee 150.00 EUR). For information please contact secretariat[AT]icranet.org +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2 PCGM 29 at University of California at Davis: registration open ------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/01/30/pcgm-29-2/ Starting Fri, Mar 29, 2013 to Sat, Mar 30, 2013 Location: Davis, CA, USA Additional Information: http://pcgm29.ucdavis.edu Registration is now open for PCGM 29, the 29th Pacific Coast Gravity Meeting, which will take place March 29-30 at the University of California at Davis. The conference website, http://pcgm29.ucdavis.edu, includes a registration form, as well as information about food, transportation, and lodging. The Pacific Coast Gravity Meetings are designed to be very open and informal, aimed at fostering communication among gravitational physicists with varied backgrounds. Students and postdocs are especially encouraged to give short, introductory talks about their research. A prize, sponsored by the APS Topical Group on Gravity, will be awarded for the best talk given by a student at the meeting. If you are interested in attending -- and especially if you would like to give a talk -- please register, to allow us to estimate the attendance and start planning the program. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3 School of Astroparticle Physics - Gravitational Waves, Observatoire de Haute Provence, France ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/01/30/school-of-astroparticle-physics-gra… Starting Mon, May 27, 2013 to Sat, Jun 01, 2013 Location: Observatoire de Haute Provence, Saint Michel l'Observatoire, France Additional Information: http://www.cpt.univ-mrs.fr/~cosmo/WEB_EAP_13/EcoleAP-OHP13.html We are pleased to announce the IVth school of Astroparticle Physics, dedicated to Gravitational Waves, to be held during the week of 27 May 2013 on the site of the Observatoire de Haute Provence (France). The school will be focused on multi-messenger astronomy involving gravitational waves. Experts will cover a variety of topics relevant for this challenge of the near future. Besides training young researchers who consider joining this emerging field, the objective of the school is to bring together the various scientific communities, getting them to learn about common interests and building synergies. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4 VESF School, Gravitational waves, neutrinos and multiwavelenght observations: the new frontier of astronomy, Rome, Italy ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/01/28/gravitational-waves-neutrinos-and-m… Starting Mon, Apr 15, 2013 to Thu, Apr 18, 2013 Location: Rome, Italy Additional Information: http://www.roma1.infn.it/teongrav/VESF/SCHOOL2013_WEBSITE/Vesf_School.html Dear Colleagues, the Virgo-EGO Science Forum (VESF) is organizing the 2013 School on "Gravitational waves, neutrinos and multiwavelenght observations: the new frontier of astronomy", to be held on April 15-18, 2013 at the Astronomical Observatory of Rome in Monteporzio Catone (Rome, Italy). In this year's program more emphasis is devoted to the search for the astrophysical counterparts of candidate gravitational wave events detected by Advanced Virgo and LIGO. The goal is to stimulate the interest and foster the collaboration of students and young researchers from both the GW and astrophysical communities in the one of the most challenging and exciting scientific enterprises of the 2010's. The deadline for application is March 10th, 2013. At the school website: http://www.roma1.infn.it/teongrav/VESF/SCHOOL2013_WEBSITE/Vesf_School.html you can find the application form, the school program (also attached to this message), a list of hotels and directions on how to reach the observatory and the hotel. VESF will provide lunches and transportation from the center of Frascati to the Observatory and back every day. Travel, lodging and dinner expenses should be covered by the applicant or by his/her home institution. Participants are requested to make their own hotel reservation (please see the School web site), by March 10th, 2013 (mention that you are participating in the school). Please note that April is high season, and late reservations may be difficult. For any further assistance please contact Dr. Giuliana Giobbi e-mail: Giuliana.giobbi[AT]oa-roma.inaf.it INAF -Osservatorio Astronomico di Roma Via Frascati, 33 00040 Monte Porzio Catone (Roma) Italy With our best wishes Valeria Ferrari and Luigi Stella (School directors) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5 2nd Mediterranean Conference on Classical and Quantum Gravity (2nd MCCQG) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/01/27/2nd-mediterranean-conference-on-cla… Starting Sun, Jun 09, 2013 to Sat, Jun 15, 2013 Location: Veli Lošinj, Croatia Additional Information: http://umbriel.phy.hr/mccqg2 The Mediterranean Conference on Classical and Quantum Gravity aims to bring together, in the attractive setting of the Mediterranean sea, leading experts in all aspect of gravitation, from classical to quantum and from theory to experiment. The first conference in this series took place in Crete in 2009. This conference is the second in the series and will be located in the picturesque town of Veli Lošinj on the island of Lošinj in the north of the Adriatic Sea. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6 20th International Conference on General Relativity and Gravitation and 10th Amaldi Conference on Gravitational Waves, Warsaw, Poland ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/01/26/20th-international-conference-on-ge… Starting Sun, Jul 07, 2013 to Sat, Jul 13, 2013 Location: Warsaw, Poland Additional Information: http://gr20-amaldi10.edu.pl/ IMPORTANT DATES Early registration: deadline April 1, 2013 Late registration: deadline May 1, 2013 Early abstract submission: deadline February 15, 2013 Decision on selected proposals: March 15, 2013 Late abstract submission: deadline May 1, 2013 Decision on selected proposals: May 31, 2013 Applying for financial support: deadline February 15, 2013 Decision on financial support: March 20, 2013 PARALLEL SESSIONS - Exact solutions and their interpretation - Mathematical relativity and other progress in classical gravity theory - Modified gravity theories - Complex and conformal methods in classical and quantum gravity - Relativistic astrophysics - Numerical relativity and astrophysical applications - Numerical relativity : methods, theoretical gravity and high energy applications - Analytic approximations, perturbation theory, effective field theory methods and their applications - Observational cosmology - Theoretical/mathematical cosmology - Pulsar Timing Arrays: Latest Developments and Future Directions - GWs: Search Results, Data Analysis and Parameter Estimation - Progress and Challenges in Advanced Ground Based Detectors - Concepts and Research for Future Detectors - Space Based Detectors - Q&A Everything you wanted to know about GWs but were afraid to ask - Multi-Messenger Astronomy of GW Sources - Education and Public Outreach on Gravitational Wave Astronomy - Experimental gravitation - Loop quantum gravity and spin foams - Strings, branes and M-theory - Causal sets, causal dynamical triangulations, non-commutative geometry, and other approaches to quantum gravity - Quantum fields in curved space-time, semiclassical gravity, quantum gravity phenomenology, and analog models PLENARY LECTURES - 51 years ago in Warszawa-Jabłonna (Opening, M. Demiański, Uniwersytet Warszawski) - 51 years after GR3 in Warszawa-Jabłonna (Opening, A. Ashtekar, Penn State University) - Planck results and consequences for cosmology (G. Efstathiou, University of Cambridge) - Present and future cosmological constraints on dark energy (T. Davis, University of Queensland) - Formation of the trapped surfaces (I. Rodnianski, MIT) - Approximate solution-finding methods in higher-dimensional GR (R. Emparan, Universitat de Barcelona) - Dynamics of asymptotically AdS spacetimes (P. Bizoń, Uniwersytet Jagielloński) - Loop Quantum Gravity - soluble theories of quantum gravity (T. Thiemann, Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg) - Gravity and condensed matter correspondence focusing on Entanglement Entropy (T. Takayanagi, University of Kyoto) - Numerical Relativity and its applications to astrophysics and high energy physics (U. Sperhake, Caltech) - Neutron stars (J. Lattimer, Stony Brook University) - Formation of supermassive black holes (P. Natrajan, Yale University) - Modified gravity as alternatives to dark energy or dark matter (P. Ferreira, University of Oxford) - Black hole micro-states/entropy in string theory (A. Sen, Harish Chandra Research Institute) - Cold atoms for Equivalence Principle tests and GW detection (P. Wolf, Observatoire de Paris) - Event Horizon Telescope (A. Broderick, Perimeter Institute) - Black Hole Inequalities (S. Dain, Medina Allende s/n Ciudad Universitaria, Cordoba) - Status of Advanced (ground based) Gravitational Wave Detectors (M. Evans, MIT) - Space-based Gravitational Wave Detectors (S. Vitale, Universita degli Studi di Trento) - Observational Results from Ground-based Gravitational Wave Detectors (M. A. Bizouard, LAL Orsay / Carleton College) - Pulsar Timing Arrays (M. Mclaughlin, West Virginia University) - Effective field theory for gravitational wave computations (I. Rothstein, Carnegie Mellon University) SATELLITE SCHOOLS AND WORKSHOPS - Conformal Symmetry and Perspectives in Quantum and Mathematical Gravity, http://th-www.if.uj.edu.pl/school/2013/ - School of Gravitational Waves, http://bcc.impan.pl/13Gravitational/ - GR Maple Workshop, http://gr20-amaldi10.edu.pl/index.php?id=23 To register and find more visit our homepage http://gr20-amaldi10.edu.pl/ ORGANIZERS Local organizing institutions: Polskie Towarzystwo Relatywistyczne and Uniwersytet Warszawski For Scientific Organising Committee GR20 (SOC GR20), Scientific Organising Committee Amaldi10 (SOC Amaldi10), Local Organising Committee (LOC GR20/Amaldi10), and Supporting Institutions, see: http://gr20-amaldi10.edu.pl/index.php?id=13 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7 16th Eastern Gravity Meeting, Toronto, Canada ------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/01/26/16th-eastern-gravity-meeting/ Starting Fri, Jun 07, 2013 to Sat, Jun 08, 2013 Location: Toronto, Canada The 16th Eastern Gravity Meeting will be held June 7-8, 2013 at the University of Toronto. The format of the meeting will follow previous regional meetings, where all participants may present a talk of approximately 10-15 minutes, depending on the total number of talks. A conference website will be open in a few months, at which time more details, registration information and abstract submission will be available. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8 16th Capra Meeting on Radiation Reaction in General Relavitiy, Dublin, Ireland ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/01/25/16th-capra-meeting-on-radiation-rea… Starting Mon, Jul 15, 2013 to Fri, Jul 19, 2013 Location: Dublin, Ireland Additional Information: http://maths.ucd.ie/capra16/ The 16th Capra Meeting on Radiation Reaction in General Relativity will be hosted by the School of Mathematical Sciences at University College Dublin, marking its first return to Ireland since 1999 when the 2nd Capra Meeting was also held in UCD. The meeting will run from the 15th to 19th of July 2013, starting with three days of invited and contributed talks and followed by two days of informal discussions. As usual, the programme will focus on aspects of the self-force in general relativity, but will also seek to explore the promise of a synergy with other approaches to the two-body problem. Following the Capra tradition, the meeting will be informal. There will be no registration fee and no proceedings. The programme will include a few invited review talks, short contributed presentations (20-30 minutes slots) and open discussion sessions. Contributed talks on all aspects of the radiation reaction problem (including related topics such as EMRI astrophysics or data analysis) are welcome. Interested colleagues are encouraged to <a title="Capra 16 registration" href="http://maths.ucd.ie/capra16/registration/">register</a> online at their earliest convenience. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.9 The Modern Physics of Compact Stars and Relativistic Gravity ---------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/01/19/the-modern-physics-of-compact-stars… Starting Wed, Sep 18, 2013 to Sat, Sep 21, 2013 Location: Yerevan, Armenia Additional Information: http://indico.cern.ch/confRegistrantsDisplay.py/list?confId=215145 This conference is the second in a series whose aim is to bring together people working in astrophysics of compacts stars, physics of dense matter, gravitation and cosmology, observations of pulsars and binary neutron stars and related fields. As the first conference in 2008, it will take place in Yerevan, Armenia from 18-21 September 2013. Among the social events, there will be a co-memoration of 100th birthday of the founder of the Theoretical Physics Chair at the Department of Physics of Yerevan State University and prominent Armenian scientist Academician Gurgen Serobi Sahakyan. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.10 Quantum Fields, Gravity and Information, Nottingham, UK ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/01/16/quantum-fields-gravity-and-informat… Starting Wed, Apr 03, 2013 to Fri, Apr 05, 2013 Location: Nottingham, UK Additional Information: http://qfgi2013.weebly.com We are pleased to invite postgraduate researchers, from inside and outside the UK, to exchange ideas on the mathematical aspects of relativistic quantum physics. A special focus will be given to relativistic quantum information, a relatively young field which combines techniques from quantum field theory, quantum gravity, quantum information and quantum optics. Our invited speakers reflect the diversity of areas covered: Prof. Bob Coecke (Oxford) Dr. Ivette Fuentes (Nottingham) Dr. Etera Livine (Lyon) Prof. Tim Ralph (Brisbane) Funding is available to cover accommodation and travel for up to 30 participants. We expect to give all of them the opportunity to contribute either with a talk or a poster. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.11 IVth School of Astroparticle Physics: Gravitational Waves -------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/01/11/ivth-school-of-astroparticle-physic… Starting Mon, May 27, 2013 to Sat, Jun 01, 2013 Location: Saint Michel l'Observatoire Additional Information: http://www.cpt.univ-mrs.fr/~cosmo/WEB_EAP_13/EcoleAP-OHP13-a.html Thanks to the advent of a second generation of instruments, we are at the dawn of the first direct detection of gravitational waves (GW). GW are expected to be emmitted in violent astrophysical events, possibly in connection with other types of emission, observable in the electromagnetic or neutrino spectra, such as, e.g., GRBs. This motivates correlating future GW observations with those of conventional astronomy. Developing such an multi-messenger astrophysics is a timely effort that can be achieved by bringing together the communities involved in both the observational and theoretical aspects. This school aims at bringing together experts from a wide range of disciplines, including specialists in GW sources and their modelling, high-energy physicists, phenomenologists or observers. The goal is to foster the exchange of expertise between the audience and the speakers representing their own scientific communities, and to contribute to training a new generation of young researchers in these fields. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.12 Davis Cosmic Frontier Conferences, Davis, CA, USA ------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/01/05/davis-cosmic-frontier-conferences/ Starting Mon, May 20, 2013 to Sat, May 25, 2013 Location: Davis, CA, USA Additional Information: http://www.cevs.ucdavis.edu/confreg/index.cfm?confid=606&webid=3120%20 This will be a week long event consisting of two back-to-back topical conferences, Mining the Cosmic Frontier in the Planck Era May 20 - 22, 2013 on interpreting Planck data and disucssing its implications for cosmology, and Fundamental Questions in Cosmology May 22 - 25, 2013 on the discussion of fundamentals of cosmic inflation, with a possible satelite workshop in between. The venue will be on UC Davis campus, at Davis, CA, USA. The invited speakers are among the world leaders in cosmology. More information, including the registration, will appear soon on the conference web page. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.13 5th International Symposium on Experimental Gravitation in Nanchang, Jiangxi, China ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/01/03/5th-international-symposium-on-expe… Starting Sun, Jul 07, 2013 to Sat, Jul 13, 2013 Location: Nanchang, China Additional Information: http://sites.sjfc.edu/iseg5/ This symposium is the 5th in the series that commenced in 1986 in Guanghzhou, followed by Nathiagali (1993), Samarkand (1999) and Cochin (2009). The theme is experimental gravitation covering verifications, proposed experiments, interpretations and extensions of the General Theory of Relativity. Details available in the symposium webpage (http://sites.sjfc.edu/iseg5/) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.14 Spanish-Portuguese Relativity Meeting (ERE2013) ---------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/01/02/spanish-portuguese-relativity-meeti… Starting Mon, Sep 09, 2013 to Thu, Sep 12, 2013 Location: Benasque, Spain Additional Information: http://www.benasque.org/2013ere/ We are glad to announce the Spanish-Portuguese Relativity Meeting (ERE2013), an international conference to be held at the Pedro Pascual Center of Science, Benasque, Spain, from September 9 to September 12, 2013. This year the conference is organized by the groups in Barcelona (Departament de Física Fonamental, Univ. Barcelona, Institut de Ciències de l’Espai (CSIC-IEEC), Departament de Física and IFAE, Univ. Autònoma de Barcelona). ERE 2013 will cover most of the areas of modern General Relativity -- from cosmology and gravitational waves, to quantum gravity and the AdS/CFT correspondence and its applications. One of the sessions will be dedicated to the memory of José Alberto Lobo, a much esteemed and sorely missed member of our group and of the Spanish relativity community, who passed away on 30 September 2012. Prof. Lobo played a major role in boosting the research on gravitational radiation in Spain. Please note that the Benasque Center will provide bus transportation from and to Barcelona for participants staying through the entire duration of the conference. The web registration for the workshop is open at the conference website http://www.benasque.org/2013ere/ Registration fees: SEGRE members: 200€ (250€ after 1 July 2013) Non SEGRE members: 250€ (300€ after 1 July 2013) The registration fee will cover bus transportation from and to Barcelona, refreshments, and a conference dinner. If you want to join the SEGRE society (http://www.segre.es/es/presentacion.shtml) you can do so by going to http://www.segre.es/docs/membership.pdf. The meeting will consist of plenary sessions with talks by invited speakers in the morning, and contributed talks in parallel sessions in the afternoon. The list of invited speakers is: Invited Speakers - Carlos Barceló (IAA Granada) - José Juan Blanco-Pillado (U. País Vasco) - Diego Blas (CERN) - Paolo Creminelli (ICTP) * - Karsten Danzmann (Hannover) - Óscar Dias (Saclay SPhT) - César Gómez (IFT-U. Autónoma de Madrid) - Carlos Herdeiro (U. Aveiro) - Don Marolf (UC Santa Barbara) * - Bernard Schutz (AEI Golm) - Alicia Sintes (U. Illes Balears) * * : To be confirmed Participants who would like to contribute a talk in the parallel sessions can apply by submitting a title and abstract in the registration website. The deadline for abstract submission is 15 June 2013. Participants will be informed shortly afterwards whether their contribution has been accepted. There will not be a proceedings volume, but we are considering the possibility that the slides or write-ups of the talks be made available online. The SEGRE society has a limited number of grants to support expenses of some Ph.D. students. The grants can cover the registration fee and/or accommodation and/or travel expenses. The application for financial support can be made through the registration website. Participants will be informed of the decision by 20 June 2013. The Benasque Center for Science provides a stimulating environment for research. Benasque is a picturesque village nestled in the Spanish Pyrenees. The beautiful mountain atmosphere provides for many outdoor activities -- for further information please consult http://www.benasque.org/ We look forward to seeing you in Benasque, The organizers of ERE2013 Roberto Emparan Jaume Garriga Josep Llosa Oriol Pujolas Carlos Sopuerta Enric Verdaguer ================================================================= 2. Jobs ================================================================= 2.1 Postdoctoral fellowship in GW data analysis at Rhodes University, South Africa ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/01/28/postdoctoral-fellowship-in-gw-data-… Institution: Grahamstown, South Africa Deadline: Fri, Feb 15, 2013 The Department of Mathematics at Rhodes University has two Faculty members, Prof NT Bishop and Dr D Pollney, working in numerical relativity and particularly black hole mergers. We would like to expand the interests of the group to include other aspects of gravitational wave astronomy, and as a first step we are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in data analysis. The position is not for a specific project, and we are interested in candidates with experience in any aspect of gravitational wave data analysis. Rhodes University is a small university (just over 7000 students), which emphasizes postgraduate training and research. It is located 60 km from the coast, between Port Elizabeth and East London in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. While the main focus of this appointment will be data analysis related to the detection of gravitational waves by laser interferometric facilities, there would also be an opportunity in terms of pulsar timing measurements building on the University’s strong involvement in the SKA project. The amount of the postdoctoral fellowship is R 180,000 per year, and is tax-free so the full amount will be paid out without any deductions. By local standards, this amounts to a good salary. An additional amount of R50,000 has been reserved for expenses, such as relocation costs, conferences, laptop, etc. The fellowship is for one year, renewable depending on performance and funding. Applications should preferably be in the form of a single PDF file attached to an email to Prof NT Bishop (n.bishop[AT]ru.ac.za) with a copy to Dr D Pollney (d.pollney[AT]ru.ac.za). Applications should include * Full CV * Contact details of three referees * A statement (about half a page) of the candidate’s research interests and proposed research work during the Fellowship. The closing date is 15 February 2013, although applications will be considered until the position is filled. The starting date will be as soon as possible thereafter. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2 Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Relativistic Astrophysics at Southampton ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/01/22/postdoctoral-research-fellow-in-rel… Institution: Southampton, UK Deadline: Fri, Feb 22, 2013 Additional Information: https://www.jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=196813PJ The Southampton Gravity Group is offering a postdoctoral position in general relativistic astrophysics, starting in the spring or autumn of 2013. The post is initially for 2 years, with extension to 3 years possible subject to future funding. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake research within an STFC-funded project aimed at modelling the dynamics of neutron stars in the context of multimessenger astronomy. The emphasis of the project is on the implementation of realistic microphysics in fully relativistic numerical simulations. The University of Southampton (UK) is home to a large research group in gravitational physics. The Group currently comprises 9 staff members (Nils Andersson, Leor Barack, Carsten Gundlach, Ian Hawke, Wynn Ho, Ian Jones, Kostas Skenderis, Marika Taylor and James Vickers), 5 postdocs and 14 research students. Research in the group covers topics in black hole and neutron star physics, gravitational waves and numerical relativity, with additional expertise in string-inspired gravity and holography. In order to be considered for this post, the applicant must have a PhD or equivalent in Physics, Mathematics or a related discipline, and have a track record of original research in at least one of the following research areas: neutron-star astrophysics, gravitational-wave theory and numerical relativity. The closing date for applications is 22 February 2013 at 12.00 noon. Please visit www.jobs.soton.ac.uk to apply online, quoting reference number 196813PJ. A complete application should include (i) a Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications; (ii) a brief (<1 page) statement of research interests; and (iii) the names and addresses of three referees. For informal inquiries contact Prof. Nils Andersson, na[AT]maths.soton.ac.uk +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3 Max Planck Partner Group Post-doctoral Positions at IISER-TVM, India ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/01/22/max-planck-partner-group-post-docto… Institution: Trivandrum, India Deadline: Fri, Feb 15, 2013 Additional Information: http://www.iisertvm.ac.in/~cosmograv Max Planck Partner Group on Cosmology and Gravity, IISER-Thiruvananthapuram intends to appoint up to two postdoctoral positions in the areas of early-universe cosmology, classical and quantum gravity. A Ph.D. degree and relevant research experience are required for these posts. The positions can start as early as 1st June 2013. Both these posts are funded under the Max Planck Partner. Currently, the group has 4 post-doctorate fellows and 3 Ph.D. students. The fellows have the opportunity to visit and interact with members of Albert Einstein Institute, Golm. Please see the URL http://www.iisertvm.ac.in/~cosmograv about the group and its activities. The position is available for a period of up to two years. Informal enquiries can be made to S. Shankaranarayanan (shanki[AT]iisertvm.ac.in). Salary: INR 2,64,000 – INR 2,88,000 per annum Deadline: 15 February 2013 To apply please send CV, research statement and have at least two letters of reference sent by email to: shanki[AT]iisertvm.ac.in with the subject “Application for MP-PG positions – Candidate name”. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4 Gravitational Wave Astronomy Research Associate, Cardiff, UK ---------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/01/16/gravitational-wave-astronomy-resear… Institution: Cardiff, UK Deadline: Fri, Feb 15, 2013 Cardiff Gravitational Physics (http://www.astro.cf.ac.uk/groups/gravity) is seeking applications to fill an STFC-funded research position. You will have the opportunity to take part in the exciting search for gravitational waves in data from the most sensitive interferometers built to date using state-of-the-art computational infrastructures. Group members play leading roles in efforts to search for signals from the coalescence of neutron star and black hole binaries, supernovae and gamma-ray bursts. They model astrophysical sources of gravitational waves using analytic and numerical relativity and develop search algorithms for their detection and interpretation with current and future detectors. The group is also interested in exploiting gravitational wave observation for strong field tests of general relativity, for cosmography and for understanding neutron star interiors. The emphasis of the post will be on developing search algorithms for the advanced detector era and in taking part in analysis of data from the first engineering and science runs of advanced detectors. The position is available initially for a period of two years and is at the Research Associate level of Grade 6, salary 30,122 - 35,938 GBP per annum. The position is available from March 2013, but the precise starting date is negotiable. Informal enquiries can be made to Professor B.S. Sathyaprakash by email at B.Sathyaprakash[AT]astro.cf.ac.uk The post may be closed early subject to suitable applicants. Further particulars and application forms can be obtained from: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/schoolsanddivisions/divisions/humrs/jobs/academicr… Closing Date: 15 February 2013 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5 PhD Fellowship in Relativity at Southampton ----------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/01/13/phd-fellowship-in-relativity-at-sou… Institution: Southampton, UK Deadline: Thu, Feb 28, 2013 Additional Information: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/maths/postgraduate/research_degrees/apply.page Applications are invited for a PhD position within the Gravity group in the School of Mathematics at the university of Southampton, UK. The PhD position is funded by the European Research Council for a standard duration of 3 years, starting in October 2013. The successful candidate will work with Prof. Leor Barack on analytical and numerical approaches to the problem of radiative dynamics of orbits around black holes in General Relativity, with applications to gravitational-wave astronomy. The University of Southampton (UK) is home to a large Gravity research group, comprising 8 staff members (Nils Andersson, Leor Barack, Carsten Gundlach, Ian Hawke, Ian Jones, Kostas Skenderis, Marika Taylor and James Vickers), 7 postdocs and 14 research students. Research in the group covers topics in black-hole and neutron-star astrophysics, sources of gravitational waves and numerical relativity, as well as string-inspired gravity and holography. Students of any nationality are invited to apply. We prefer applications to arrive before February 28, 2013, although later applications will be considered until the position is filled. Applications should be made online, by following the link on http://www.southampton.ac.uk/maths/postgraduate/research_degrees/apply.page In the online application form please select Programme Type "Research", "FullTime" and type in "Mathematics" in the Search window. Then follow the link under "Apply online" and proceed as instructed. Make sure to indicate "Leor Barack" as the requested supervisor. Contact for enquiries: Prof. Leor Barack School of Mathematics University of Southampton United Kingdom email: leor[AT]soton.ac.uk +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6 Postdoctoral position in Theoretical Cosmology at Bilbao, Spain ------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/01/08/postdoctoral-position-in-theoretica… Institution: Bilbao, Spain Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral position in the area of Theoretical Cosmology beginning in September 2013. The position will be held in the Department of Theoretical Physics at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Bilbao, Spain. The successful candidates are required to hold a PhD at the starting date of the position. Our group includes Ana Achucarro, Jose Juan Blanco Pillado, Juan Luis Mañes, Jon Urrestilla, Manuel Valle, Kepa Sousa and several graduate students. The group also benefits from close ties with other faculty members of the department which includes, Igor Bandos, Mariam Bouhmadi-Lopez, Iñigo Egusquiza, Alex Feinstein, Jesus Ibañez, Ruth Lazkoz, Jose Senovilla and Raul Vera. Our research interests focus on inflationary cosmology, topological defects, string theory cosmology and other fields. The appointment will be for two years. Interested candidates should send a CV, statement of research interests and publication list, and arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be submitted to: early-universe-cosmo[AT]ehu.es Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of completed applications will begin on January 31, 2013. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7 Faculty position in theoretical gravitational physics at Guelph/PI ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/01/08/faculty-position-in-theoretical-gra… Institution: Guelph, ON, Canada Deadline: Mon, Apr 01, 2013 Additional Information: http://www.physics.uoguelph.ca/ Joint Faculty Position in Theoretical Gravitational Physics Department of Physics, University of Guelph Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics The Department of Physics at the University of Guelph and Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics invites applications for a joint position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in theoretical gravitational physics. This is a tenure-track faculty position at Guelph, combined with an Associate Membership at Perimeter Institute. We are looking for candidates who will complement and reinforce our strengths in this research area. All aspects of theoretical gravitational physics will be considered, but preference will be given to the following areas: numerical relativity, relativistic astrophysics, black-hole physics and astrophysics, applications of effective field theories to gravity, gravitational-wave source modeling and data analysis. Rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will be expected to spend time at both institutions, and will benefit from a reduction in teaching load. The Department of Physics counts 15 faculty members and offers strong undergraduate and graduate programs to the Ph.D. level. The graduate and research programs are enhanced by participation in the Guelph-Waterloo Physics Institute (GWPI) and the Biophysics Interdepartmental Group (BIG). Guelph faculty members are users of many off-campus research facilities including the Canadian Light Source and TRIUMF. Experimental and theoretical research areas include astrophysics and gravitation, biophysics and medical physics, condensed matter physics and material nanoscience, physics education, planetary surface exploration, and subatomic physics. More information is available at http://www.physics.uoguelph.ca. Information about Perimeter Institute is available at http://www.perimeterinstitute.ca. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in theoretical physics or a closely related field, postdoctoral experience, and will have demonstrated exceptional strength in independent research. The candidate will also have a proven ability or demonstrated potential for teaching. To apply, submit electronic (PDF) versions of a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, publications list, and names and addresses of three professional references to Eric Poisson, Chair Department of Physics, University of Guelph Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 2W1 gravity[AT]uoguelph.ca Consideration of applications will begin on 1 April 2013 but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. The University of Guelph is committed to an Employment Equity Program that includes special measures to achieve diversity among its faculty and staff. We therefore particularly encourage applications from qualified aboriginal Canadians, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities and women. The appointment is subject to final budgetary approval. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8 Postdoctoral Position in High Energy Theory and General Relativity at Beijing Normal University ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/01/08/postdoctoral-position-at-beijing-no… Institution: Beijing, China Deadline: Fri, Mar 01, 2013 The Center for Relativity and Gravitation at Beijing Normal University has one post-doctoral position opening from fall 2013 in the general area of theoretical high energy physics, classical general relativity, and black hole thermodynamics. The appointment will be for two years. The salary is about 5,000-6,000 CN Y per month with possible supplement for housing, depending on funding. We will also offer 20,000 CNY research grant each year. The center consists of 6 faculties: Sijie Gao, Wenbiao Liu, Hong Lu, Yongge Ma, Bin Zhou and Jianyang Zhu. In addition, the retired professors Canbin Liang and Zheng Zhao join the academic activities frequently, and professors Abhay Ashtekar, Jerzy Lewandowski, Carlo Rovelli and Thomas Thiemann hold visiting professorships at the Institute. The research of the group covers the general area of classical and quantum gravity, black holes and the AdS/CFT etc. Interested candidates should send a CV, a publication list and a statement of research proposal and arrange to have two recommendation letters directly to: sijie[AT]bnu.edu.cn The deadline for all application material is March 1st, 2013. ================================================================= 3. News ================================================================= 3.1 Living Reviews in Relativity: "Foundations of Black Hole Accretion Disk Theory" ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/01/16/living-reviews-in-relativity-founda… Additional Information: http://www.livingreviews.org/lrr-2013-1 Living Reviews in Relativity has published a new review article on "Foundations of Black Hole Accretion Disk Theory" by Marek A. Abramowicz and P. Chris Fragile on 14 January 2013. Please find the abstract and further details below. ------------------ PUB.NO. lrr-2013-1 Abramowicz, Marek A. and Fragile, P. Chris "Foundations of Black Hole Accretion Disk Theory" ACCEPTED: 2012-11-15 PUBLISHED: 2013-01-14 FULL ARTICLE AT: http://www.livingreviews.org/lrr-2013-1 ABSTRACT: This review covers the main aspects of black hole accretion disk theory. We begin with the view that one of the main goals of the theory is to better understand the nature of black holes themselves. In this light we discuss how accretion disks might reveal some of the unique signatures of strong gravity: the event horizon, the innermost stable circular orbit, and the ergosphere. We then review, from a first-principles perspective, the physical processes at play in accretion disks. This leads us to the four primary accretion disk models that we review: Polish doughnuts (thick disks), Shakura–Sunyaev (thin) disks, slim disks, and advection-dominated accretion flows (ADAFs). After presenting the models we discuss issues of stability, oscillations, and jets. Following our review of the analytic work, we take a parallel approach in reviewing numerical studies of black hole accretion disks. We finish with a few select applications that highlight particular astrophysical applicati ons: measurements of black hole mass and spin, black hole vs. neutron star accretion disks, black hole accretion disk spectral states, and quasi-periodic oscillations (QPOs). UPCOMING ARTICLES AT: http://relativity.livingreviews.org/Articles/upcoming.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2 New: IUPAP General Relativity and Gravitation Young Scientist Prize ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/01/13/new-iupap-general-relativity-and-gr… Additional Information: http://www.isgrg.org Deadline for nominations: 15 February 2013 As an affiliated commission (AC2) of the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP), the International Society on General Relativity and Gravitation (GRG Society) has been granted permission for an annual IUPAP Young Scientist Prize, to be offered first in 2013. The IUPAP Young Scientist Prizes (see http://www.iupap.org/youngscientist/page_50920.html) recognize outstanding achievements of scientists at early stages of their career. Each prize consists of a certificate citing the contributions made by the recipient, a Medal and 1000 euros. The conditions for the prize are: The IUPAP General Relativity and Gravitation Young Scientist Prize can be for work in any area of relativity and gravitation, theoretical or experimental. On 15 February 2013, nominees must have a maximum of eight years of research experience (excluding career interruptions) following the Ph.D. (or equivalent) degree. They are expected to have displayed significant achievement and exceptional promise for future achievements in relativity and gravitation. Nominations may be made by any member of the GRG Society (other than the nominee) and should be accompanied by a CV, a proposed citation of 30-50 words summarizing the reason for the nomination, a list of publications and a description (about one page long) of the specific achievements of the nominee, who need not be a GRG member. The entire package should be bundled into a single PDF file and emailed to the President of the GRG Society (which is also Affiliated Commission 2 of IUPAP) at m.a.h.maccallum[AT]qmul.ac.uk by 15 February 2013. The award will be made at the GR20 conference. It is important that the selection committee has specific information that allows it to determine what the nominee has contributed and how this will impact the subject. Therefore it will be extremely helpful to the selection committee to receive at least two additional letters supporting the nomination that detail the expected significance of the contributions of the nominee. It is also appropriate to submit additional materials such as published articles. Questions may be addressed to Beverly K. Berger, Secretary, International Society on General Relativity and Gravitation (beverlyberger[AT]me.com) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3 The Chalonge School Programme 2013 -------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/01/09/the-chalonge-school-programme-2013/ Additional Information: http://chalonge.obspm.fr THE CHALONGE SCHOOL 22 Years of Activity-Calling for Understanding Science with great intellectual endeavour and a Human Face Welcome to the Chalonge School: A Laboratory of Ideas. Research, Training and Scientific Culture. A beacon pioneering and developping research, projects and training. The programme offers unvaluable international current research view at the forefront of astrophysics and cosmology, international contacts at the highest level and a careful interdisciplinarity, with both Theory and Observations. The programme is open to researchers, post-docs and advanced students of the different disciplines in the field, both theorists, experimentalists, observers. Advanced students, post-docs, young researchers are encouradged to participate. The programme includes scientific culture events and exhibitions. The Programme 2013 is available at http://chalonge.obspm.fr/Programme2013.html http://chalonge.obspm.fr The Chalonge School Team Organizers: Norma G. SANCHEZ, Héctor J. DE VEGA, Maria C. FALVELLA, Alba ZANINI, Marina RAMON MEDRANO, Annalisa PERISSA and other colleagues ..... Technical Support: Djilali ZIDANI, François SEVRE, Nicole LETOURNEUR, Jean-Pierre MICHEL, Sylvain CNUDDE, Emmanuel VERGNAUD, Jèrome BERTHIER, and other colleagues.... The Chalonge School Medal: The Chalonge Medal is coined exclusively for the Chalonge School by the Hôtel de la Monnaie de Paris (the French Mint). Only nine Chalonge medals have been awarded in the 21 year school history. Awarded Daniel Chalonge Medals: Subramanyan CHANDRASEKHAR, Nobel prize of physics. Bruno PONTECORVO. George SMOOT, Nobel prize of physics. Carlos FRENK. Anthony LASENBY. Bernard SADOULET. Peter BIERMANN. John MATHER, Nobel prize of physics. Brian SCHMIDT, Nobel prize of Physics. School Courses, Lectures and Lecturers, Album of Pictures : http://chalonge.obspm.fr With compliments and kind regards

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################################################################# Table of Contents ################################################################# 1. Conferences 1.1 Yukawa International Seminar 2013 and longterm workshop, Kyoto, Japan 1.2 PCGM 29 at the University of California at Davis (1st circ.) 1.3 The Alájar meeting: “Stellar dynamics and growth of massive black holes“ 1.4 NR/HEP 2 Spring School in Lisbon 1.5 Friedmann Readings, Perm, Russia 1.6 Second Dutch Gravitational Wave meeting in Nijmegen, NL 1.7 Strong gravity beyond GR: from theory to observations, Lisbon, Portugal 1.8 MICRA 2013: Microphysics in Computational Relativistic Astrophysics (1st circular) 2. Jobs 2.1 Postdoctoral position in Astrophysical Relativity at the AEI, Potsdam, Germany 2.2 Research associate in general relativity at Cornell 2.3 The International Relativistic Astrophysics Ph.D. (IRAP PhD) - Joint Doctorate Program sponsored by Erasmus Mundus, CAPES, and ICRANet 2.4 Tenure Track Faculty Position in Computational Modeling and Scientific Computing at Rochester Institute of Technology 2.5 Postdoctoral Position in Gravitational Waves at La Sapienza University, Rome, Italy 2.6 Postdoctoral Researcher in Galaxy Evolution. University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA 2.7 Postdoctoral position in theoretical cosmology at UC Davis 3. News 3.1 IJMPD Special Issue: 2012 Gravity Research Foundation (GRF) Essays 3.2 Lectures of the Workshop SU Structure of the Universe 2012 - Observatoire de Paris 3.3 2012 GWIC Thesis Prize: Call for Nominations ================================================================= 1. Conferences ================================================================= 1.1 Yukawa International Seminar 2013 and longterm workshop, Kyoto, Japan ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/12/29/yukawa-international-seminar-2013-a… Starting Sun, May 19, 2013 to Sat, Jun 22, 2013 Location: Kyoto, Japan Additional Information: http://www2.yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/~ykis2013/conference/conference.php Dear Colleagues, We are happy to announce that the registration of Yukawa International Seminar 2013 (YKIS2013) entitled "Gravitational waves - Revolution in astronomy and astrophysics" is now open at http://www2.yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/~ykis2013/conference/conference.php The registration of the associated longterm workshop of Gravitational waves and numerical relativity is also open at http://www2.yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/~ykis2013/workshop/workshop.php YKIS2013 will be held from June 2 to 7 in 2013 and the longterm workshop will be held from May 19 to June 22 for five weeks. The venue is Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics, Kyoto University. YKIS is a series of the conferences held at Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics every year. The aim of YKIS2013 is to overview expanding frontiers in gravitational-wave physics and to discuss central issues to be pursued in the coming years. The conference will be composed of 20 lectures by invited speakers as well as contributed talks and poster presentations which are accepted in the registration page. The invited speakers are as follows: Bruce Allen (MPI) Fulvio Ricci (VIRGO) Krzystof Belczynski (Texas/Warsaw) Edo Berger (Harvard) Emanuele Berti (Mississippi) Patrick Brady (Wisconsin-Milwaukee) Bernd Bruegmann (Jena) Alessandra Buonanno (Maryland) John Friedman (Wisconsin-Milwaukee) Keita Kawabe (LIGO) Takaaki Kajita (ICRR) Nobuyuki Kawai (TITech) Kostas Kokkotas (Tubingen) Luis Lehner (Perimeter) Dick Manchester (CSIRO) Christian Ott (Caltech) Tsvi Piran (Hebrew) B. S. Sathyaprakash (Cardiff) Bernard Schutz (Albert-Einstein Institute) Patrick Sutton (Cardiff) The longterm workshop on gravitational waves and numerical relativity will be held as a part of the Yukawa International Program for Quark-Hadron Science (YIPQS) and as a pre and post workshop of YKIS2013. The purpose of this workshop is to provide an opportunity of discussing central issues to be pursued in the coming years around the field of gravitational waves and numerical relativity with a relatively small number of participants focusing primarily on the discussion with a limited number of seminars. More information for YKIS2013 and longterm workshop will be found in the web pages. Best wishes and a happy new year, Masaru Shibata and Takashi Hiramatsu, on behalf of LOC of YKIS2013 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2 PCGM 29 at the University of California at Davis (1st circ.) ---------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/12/20/pcgm-29/ Starting Fri, Mar 29, 2013 to Sat, Mar 30, 2013 Location: Davis, CA, USA The 29th Pacific Coast Gravity Meeting will be held at the University of California at Davis on March 29-30, 2013. The conference will cover all aspects of classical and quantum gravity, both theory and experiment. In keeping with tradition, the style will be very open and informal, with the aim of fostering communication among gravitational physicists with varied backgrounds. Students and postdocs are especially encouraged to give short, introductory talks about their research. As a regional meeting, the PCGM normally draws most of its participants from western North America, but all are welcome. There will no registration fee, and no financial support for travel. A prize, sponsored by the APS Topical Group on Gravity, will be awarded for the best talk given by a student at the meeting. Davis is located in California's Central Valley, about 15 miles west of Sacramento. The nearest airport is Sacramento International; a variety of shuttle services are available between the airport and Davis. We will reserve a block of nearby hotel rooms for participants. A second announcement, with website containing more information on registration, travel, and lodging, will appear in mid-January. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3 The Alájar meeting: “Stellar dynamics and growth of massive black holes“ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/12/17/the-alajar-meeting-%e2%80%9cstellar… Starting Mon, Sep 16, 2013 to Fri, Sep 27, 2013 Location: Alájar, Spain Additional Information: http://members.aei.mpg.de/amaro-seoane/the-alajar-meeting-2013 We are organising a 2-weeks workshop with Roger Blandford, Julian Krolik, Tal Alexader, Bernard Schutz and Rainer Schoedel from Mon 16 September to Fri 27 September 2013 in Alajar (Andalusia), on "Stellar dynamics and growth of massive black holes" The goal of the workshop is to address in detail crucial questions related to stellar dynamics and growth of massive black holes, as well as to build new collaborative relationships and strengthening existing ones- focused on the interpretation of upcoming gravitational wave observations using electromagnetic astrophysics as a tool of astronomical discovery and a probe of the fundamental physics of gravity. The new information that is (and will be) obtained from current or future electromagnetic observations provides an opportunity to challenge and refine theoretical models of the growth of massive black holes and the environments in galactic nuclei and other dense clusters. Refinements in these models will have direct consequences for the expected science that can be done with gravitational wave observatories. This workshop will tie observations and theoretical models to future gravitational-wave and electromagnetic observations. While Alajar is a perfect place to chill out and discuss about science, we unfortunately can offer right now a maximum of 30 places. We hope we will get more places, but this depends on how many people are willing to share a room. Also, since we will provide you with a very basic "office" (i.e. a table, chair, a socket and wifi), for the moment we will stick to 30 and will set a waiting list. If you are interested, please fill in the application form at http://members.aei.mpg.de/amaro-seoane/the-alajar-meeting-2013/the-alajar-m… Best regards, Pau, Roger, Julian, Tal, Bernard and Rainer +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4 NR/HEP 2 Spring School in Lisbon ------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/12/13/nrhep-2/ Starting Mon, Mar 11, 2013 to Thu, Mar 14, 2013 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Additional Information: http://blackholes.ist.utl.pt/nrhep2/ The field lying at the interface between gravitational physics, high energy physics and numerical methods is experiencing a Golden Age. With various new numerical tools able to handle a variety of situations, a number of important problems can finally be addressed. The NR/HEP 2 Spring School intends to communicate in an accessible way the new developments in the field of Numerical Relativity and its connection to gravitational and high energy physics. The School will feature a small number of 2-3 hour talks by young leading experts in the field, in a manner appropriate for beginners in the field or anybody else wishing to understand how to perform a given numerical calculation. Extra material, such as routines and exercises will also be made available via the workshop webpage. The school is open to a limited number of participants, please contact Vitor Cardoso (vitor.cardoso[AT]ist.utl.pt) if you wish to attend. The NRHEP2 School will be held at Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) in Lisbon, from 11-14 March 2013. Organizers: Vitor Cardoso, Andrea Nerozzi, Hirotada Okawa, Helvi Witek. Editors of the write-up to be published in a special issue of IJMPA: Cardoso, Gualtieri, Herdeiro, Sperhake +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5 Friedmann Readings, Perm, Russia ------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/12/13/friedmann-readings-perm-russia/ Starting Mon, Jun 24, 2013 to Fri, Jun 28, 2013 Location: Perm, Russia Additional Information: http://cosmograv.ru/ Friedmann Readings -International Scientific Conference Perm State National Research University Perm Russia, 24-28 June 2013 Friedmann Readings, a scientific conference dedicated to the 125th birthday of Alexander Friedmann (who worked at Perm University in 1918-1920), will be held on 24-28 June 2013 at Perm State National Research University (PSNRU). The conference is organized by PSNRU, the Institute of Continuum Mechanics of the Urals Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Russian Gravitational Society. The purpose of the conference is to discuss the latest achievements in the theory of gravity, cosmology, modern hydrodynamics, mechanics, and physical and mathematical problems of meteorology. The scientific program of the conference will consist of plenary and sectional talks as well as informal discussions. It is planned to publish the materials of the conference before its beginning. The working languages of the conference are Russian and English. The first Friedmann readings took place at Perm State University in 1988, the second ones in 1998. Organizing Committee of the conference Co-chaimen: Prof. V.N. Melnikov, President of Russian Gravitational Society (VNIIMS, Moscow; PFUR, Moscow) and Prof. V.V. Malanin, President of PSNRU (Perm). Deputy Chairman: Prof. V.F. Panov (PSNRU, Perm). Members: Academicians of RAS A.A. Starobinsky and V.P. Matveenko; Profs. Sadanand Pandey (India), M. Abishev (Kazakhstan), K.A. Bronnikov (Moscow), Yu.S. Vladimirov (Moscow), D.V. Gal'tsov (Moscow), A.A. Grib (St. Petersburg), A.I. Zhuk (Odessa, Ukraine), Yu.G. Ignatyev (Kazan), N.A. Kalinin (Perm), V.G. Krechet (Yaroslavl), E.V. Kuvshinova (Perm), V.N. Lukash (Moscow), A.V. Minkevich (Minsk, Belarus'), V.M. Mostepanenko (St. Petersburg), V.I. Noskov (Perm), V.N. Pavelkin (Perm), i.e. Poloskov (Perm), Yu.P. Rybakov (Moscow), O.V. Sandakova (Perm), S.V. Sushkov (Kazan), P.G. Frik (Perm), B.N. Frolov (Moscow), S.V. Chervon (Ulyanovsk), A.P. Shkaraputa (Perm). Three sections are planned at the Friedmann Readings: 1. Problems of cosmology and astrophysics. 2. Modern problems of classical and quantum gravity. 3. Dynamics of complex systems (In this section, it is planned to discuss the recent achievements in modern hydrodynamics, mechanics, physical and mathematical problems of meteorology.) Registration and deadlines To take part in the conference, it is necessary to fill the registration form (see below) and to send it to the e-mail cosmograv[AT]yandex.ru . Deadline for registration: 1 March, 2013. Registration fee: 500 rubles for participants from Russia and the former Soviet Union, and $20 for foreign participants. The registration fee is to be paid on arrival at the conference. Abstracts for publication Abstracts (within one page) should be prepared in LaTeX2e, \documentclass{article}; the page setup: А4; left margin 3 cm, right margin 1.5 cm, 2 cm at the top and at the bottom, font 12pt, figures in the eps (postscript) format. Deadline for sending the abstracts: 1 April, 2013. Any questions about the conference can be asked to Prof. Vyacheslav Panov at the e-mails cosmograv[AT]yandex.ru, panov[AT]psu.ru Registration form for participation in Friedmann Readings – International Scientific Conference. Perm, PSNRU, 24-28 June, 2013 Full name: Affiliation: Position: Title, scientific degree: Post address: Phone: E-mail: Talk title(s): Section: Research supervisor (for students, postgraduates and non-PhD young scientists): Arrival and departure dates (tentative): Excursions offered to the conference participants: To the famous Kungur ice cave To the architectural and ethnographic musium “Khokhlovka” To places of sightseeing in the Urals city of Perm The conference site: http://cosmograv.ru/ Our group in Vkontakte: http://vk.com/club17728687 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6 Second Dutch Gravitational Wave meeting in Nijmegen, NL ----------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/12/11/second-dutch-gravitational-wave-mee… Starting Thu, Jan 31, 2013 to Thu, Jan 31, 2013 Location: Nijmegen, the Netherlands Additional Information: http://indico.astro.ru.nl//conferenceDisplay.py?confId=7 Gravitational wave research in the Netherlands is rapidly taking shape and is becoming increasingly diverse. We organise the second Dutch National GW meeting, in order to bring together astronomers and physicists interested in gravitational wave science and inform each other of developments and new projects. The meeting will be held on Thursday January 31, 2013 at the Radboud University Nijmegen. The day will start with a keynote lecture by Prof. Alberto Vecchio (Birmingham) on the physics and astrophysics of gravitational wave sources. Following, there will be overview talks on Pulsar Timing Arrays, Advanced Virgo/LIGO, and the new eLISA mission, as well as contributed talks. The meeting is open to all interested researchers, also from outside the Netherlands. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7 Strong gravity beyond GR: from theory to observations, Lisbon, Portugal --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/12/07/strong-gravity-beyond-gr-from-theor… Starting Tue, Mar 05, 2013 to Fri, Mar 08, 2013 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Additional Information: http://blackholes.ist.utl.pt/stronggravity/ In recent years, the field of alternative theories of gravity has been very active. The plethora of proposed modified theories, the challenge in conceiving new experiments, and the corresponding difficulty of probing unexplored regimes where new physics might be revealed, call for a joint effort within the community. We believe this is the ideal timing for organizing a workshop on these topics in Europe. The aim is to bring together leading experts in the area in a highly interactive workshop, with thorough presentations and plenty of time for discussion. Participation is limited to invited speakers only. The workshop “Strong Gravity beyond GR: from theory to observations” will be held at Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) in Lisbon, from 5-8 March 2013. Organizers: Vitor Cardoso, Leonardo Gualtieri, Paolo Pani, Thomas Sotiriou. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8 MICRA 2013: Microphysics in Computational Relativistic Astrophysics (1st circular) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/12/01/micra-2013/ Starting Mon, Sep 23, 2013 to Fri, Sep 27, 2013 Location: Trento, Italy Additional Information: http://www.micra2013.org MICRA 2013: Microphysics in Computational Relativistic Astrophysics September 23-27, 2013 The MICRA 2013 workshop aims to bring together researchers in nuclear and neutrino physics, nuclear astrophysics, and in numerical modeling of relativistic astrophysical phenomena such as the mergers of neutron stars and core-collapse supernovae. MICRA 2013 will be focused on improvements in neutrino-matter interactions and heavy-element synthesis in mergers and core-collapse supernovae. Additional topics of MICRA 2013 will include recent developments in the nuclear equation of state, the role of light nuclei in neutrino interactions, and developments in neutrino transport methodology. Scientific Organizers: A. Arcones (TU Darmstadt/GSI) F. Galeazzi (U Valencia) H.-T. Janka (MPA Garching) C. D. Ott (Caltech) ================================================================= 2. Jobs ================================================================= 2.1 Postdoctoral position in Astrophysical Relativity at the AEI, Potsdam, Germany ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/12/28/postdoctoral-position-in-astrophysi… Institution: Potsdam, Germany Deadline: Thu, Jan 31, 2013 Additional Information: http://numrel.aei.mpg.de The Astrophysical Relativity division at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational physics (Albert Einstein Institute) in Potsdam, Germany, anticipates the filling of one postdoctoral position within the "numerical-relativity" group. The numerical-relativity group is primarily but not exclusively concerned with the numerical solution of the Einstein equations and with the modelling of compact objects, such as neutron stars and black holes. The successful candidate is expected to have experience in the modelling of neutron stars and black holes, relativistic hydrodynamics and MHD. To learn more about the group, please visit: http://numrel.aei.mpg.de The position is for one year and renewable up to three depending on satisfactory progress. The appointments are expected to begin around July 1st, 2013, but a later date is also possible. The deadline for applications is Jan. 31st, 2013. Applications can be made online via the web interface at https://lotus1.aei.mpg.de/job-form.nsf/registrationNR.xsp Applicants should upload a CV, a publication list, a research summary, and indicate the names of at least 3 referees. The Albert Einstein Institute is an equal-opportunity employer and hires on the basis of merit. Applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, and women are encouraged. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2 Research associate in general relativity at Cornell ------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/12/20/research-associate-in-general-relat… Institution: Ithaca, NY, USA Additional Information: https://cornellu.taleo.net/careersection/10161/jobdetail.ftl?job=324009&amp… We expect to have an opening for a Research Associate starting as early as April 2013 and no later than August 2013. The position requires a Ph.D. and experience in general relativity, computational physics and astrophysics. The position is for one year, with subsequent renewals depending on performance and the availability of funds. The position is to work on astrophysical signatures of cosmic superstrings. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3 The International Relativistic Astrophysics Ph.D. (IRAP PhD) - Joint Doctorate Program sponsored by Erasmus Mundus, CAPES, and ICRANet ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/12/19/the-international-relativistic-astr… Institution: Université de Nice-Sophia Antipolis, Nice Deadline: Sat, Feb 16, 2013 Additional Information: http://www.icranet.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=586 Following the successful scientific space missions by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the European Southern Observatory (ESO) in Chile, as well as the high energy particle activities at CERN in Genève, we have initiated a Ph.D. programme dedicated to create a pool of scientists in the field of relativistic astrophysics. After taking full advantage of the observational and experimental facilities mentioned above, the students of our programme are expected to lead the theoretical developments of one of the most active fields of research: relativistic astrophysics. This program provides expertise in the most advanced topics of mathematical and theoretical physics, and in relativistic field theories, in the context of astronomy, astrophysics and cosmology. It provides the ability to analyse and model the observational data received from the above laboratories. This activity is necessarily international as no single university can have a scientific expertise in such a broad range of fields. At ICRANet-Rio the ICRANet Brazilian Science Data Centre (BSDC) has been started in 2012 and will be fully developed in 2013, bringing a novel multiwavelength data facility from the X-ray and gamma-ray telescopes all the way to the other bands and astroparticle domain. All this will be in line with the paradigms of the Virtual Observatory. The expertise of the BSDC will be available to all the students and the scientists of the program. We announce different calls: one with a deadline on 16 February 2013, sponsored by Erasmus Mundus, an additional one with a deadline on 30 June 2013 sponsored by CAPES, reserved to Brazilian students, and a last one with a deadline on 30 September 2013. The Erasmus Mundus program has a very competitive salary as well as comprehensive benefits. The Institutions participating in the IRAP PhD are: the international organization ICRANet as coordinating institution and the University of Nice Sophia Antipolis as the host Institution; the Albert Einstein Institute, Potsdam; the Brazilian Center for Physics Research (CBPF) and ICRA Brasil; the Free University of Berlin; Indian Centre for Space Physics, Kolkata; Observatoire de la Cote D’Azur, Nice; Shanghai Astronomical Observatory, China; University of Ferrara, Italy; University of Rome, la Sapienza, Italy; University of Savoie, Annecy, France; University of Stockolm, Sweden, Tartu Observatory , Estonia. The Final Ph.D. degree will be jointly delivered by the Academic Institutions participating in the program. We encourage applications from the best candidates worldwide, independent of nationality, gender or background. The Courses: Each student will have to follow 180 hours of courses during the three years of the Ph.D. program. There is also a possibility to follow courses from other Physics, Mathematics, Astronomy and Astrophysics Ph.D. programs in each participating institution, after approval by the Faculty. Courses can be chosen from the following list: COSMOLOGY WITH GAMMA RAY BURSTS-Lorenzo AMATI; VERY HIGH ENERGY PHENOMENA IN ASTROPHYSICS-Felix AHARONIAN; COSMOLOGICAL SINGULARITY-Vladimir BELINSKI; RELATIVISTIC EFFECTS IN ASTROPHYSICS-Carlo Luciano BIANCO; OBSERVERS AND OBSERVABLES IN BLACK HOLE SPACETIMES-Donato BINI; FEYNMAN DIAGRAMS IN RELATIVISTIC QUANTUM FIELD THEORIES-Johannes BLUEMLEIN; ACCRETIONS ON BLACK HOLES-Sandip Kumar CHAKRABARTI; PARTICLE PHYSICS APPLIED TO ASTROPHYSICS-Pascal CHARDONNET; GENERAL RELATIVITY-Thibault DAMOUR; SUPERNOVAE AND GRBS-Massimo DELLA VALLE; LARGE SCALE STRUCTURE-Jaan EINASTO; X/GAMMA-RAY INSTRUMENTATION-Filippo FRONTERA; MULTIWAVELENGTH DATA ANALYSIS IN ASTROPHYSICS-Paolo GIOMMI; ON THE KERR SOLUTION-Roy KERR; RELATIVISTIC QUANTUM FIELD THEORY-Hagen KLEINERT; BOUNCING COSMOLOGY-Mario NOVELLO; BKL COSMOLOGY AND HIDDEN SYMMETRIES IN GRAVITY-Hermann NICOLAI; TIMING ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES OF ASTROPHYSICAL DATA-Mauro ORLANDINI; GRB THEORIES-Tsvi PIRAN; SINGULARITIES AND GENERAL RELATIVITY-Kj ell ROSQUIST; BLACKHOLES AND FUNDAMENTAL PHYSICS-Remo RUFFINI; PHOTOSPHERIC EMISSION IN GRBs-Felix RYDE; SOLAR ASTROMETRY-Costantino SIGISMONDI; THE HIGH-ENERGY GAMMA-RAY UNIVERSE-Marco TAVANI; BLACK HOLE AND NEUTRONS STARS: OBSERVATIONS VS. THEORY-Lev TITARCHUK; RELATIVISTIC KINETIC THEORY-Gregory VERESHCHAGIN; STRONG COUPLING QED AND ELECTRON-POSITRON PLASMA-She-Sheng XUE; THEORIES ON GAMMA-RAY BURSTS-Bing ZHANG; X-RAY ASTROPHYSICS Shuangnan ZHANG. THE FACULTY: Giovanni Amelino-Camelia (SAPIENZA Università di Roma)- Vladimir Belinski (SAPIENZA Università di Roma and ICRANet)- Carlo Luciano Bianco (SAPIENZA Università di Roma and ICRANet) - Donato Bini (CNR – Istit. per Applicaz. del Calcolo “M. Picone”) - Sandip Kumar Chakrabarti (Indian Centre For Space Physics, India) - Pascal Chardonnet (Erasmus Mundus Coordinator)Université de Savoie - Christian Cherubini (Università “Campus Biomedico” di Roma) - Thibault Damour (IHES, Bures-sur-Yvette) - Jaan Einasto (Tartu Observatory) - Simonetta Filippi (Univ.“Campus Biomedico” di Roma and ICRANet) - Sergio Frasca (SAPIENZA Università di Roma) - Filippo Frontera (Università di Ferrara) - Jean-Marc Gambaudo (Université de Nice Sophia-Antipolis) - Yipeng Jing (Shanghai Astronomical Observatory) - Hagen Kleinert (Freie Universitat Berlin) - Olivier Legrand (Université de Nice Sophia-Antipolis) - Francois Mignard (Observatoire de la Côte d’Azur) - Hermann Nicolai (Max Planck Inst. for Gravitational Physics, Potsdam) - Mario Novello (Brazilian Centre For Physics Research, Brazil) - Elène Politano (Ecole Doctorale Nice) - Kjell Rosquist (Stockholm University) - orge Rueda (CAPES – ICRANet coordinator)(SAPIENZA Università di Roma and ICRANet) - Remo Ruffini (Director)(SAPIENZA Università di Roma and ICRANet) - Felix Ryde (Stockholm University) - Farrokh Vakili (Observatoire de la Côte d’Azur) - Gregory Vereshchagin (SAPIENZA Università di Roma and ICRANet) - She Sheng Xue (SAPIENZA Università di Roma and ICRANet) - Shuangnan Zhang (Institute of High Energy Physics – Chinese Academy of Science) Applications and Fellowships: In the call of February 16th, 2013, nine fellowships will be available within the Erasmus Mundus Program, with full economical support. See http://www.icranet.org/irap-phd or http://www.irap-phd.eu. In the additional call of June 30th, 2013, ten additional fellowships will be available for Brazilian students within the CAPES-ICRANet agreement. In the call of September 30, 2013 four additional fellowships will be available: two with full financial support. See http://www.icranet.org/irap-phd. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4 Tenure Track Faculty Position in Computational Modeling and Scientific Computing at Rochester Institute of Technology ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/12/18/tenure-track-faculty-position-in-co… Institution: Rochester, NY, USA Rochester Institute of Technology invites applications for one or more tenure track positions at the Assistant Professor level, starting August 2013. Responsibilities include research, teaching, and service to the School of Mathematical Sciences (SMS), the College of Science, and RIT. Successful applicants are expected to contribute to the scholarship of the SMS through externally funded research and peer-reviewed publications, teaching, mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students, and helping in the creation of a new PhD program in Modeling and Computation. We are looking for candidates who can add to the School’s current strengths in computational modeling and scientific computing. The School has 63 faculty members, 180 undergraduate students in three undergraduate programs: Applied Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, and Applied Statistics, and 25 students in its Master’s degree program in Applied and Computational Mathematics. SMS faculty members are also involved in the MS and PhD programs in Astrophysical Sciences and Technology and several are involved with two research centers within the College of Science: the Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation (http://ccrg.rit.edu/) and the Center for Applied and Computational Mathematics (http://www.rit.edu/cos/math/acm/) REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in the mathematical sciences or in a related field * A record of peer-reviewed publications * A commitment to establishing a strong externally funded research program * One or more years of university teaching experience in English-speaking environments or post-doctoral research experience * Ability to strengthen research areas of the SMS, especially computational modeling and scientific computing * A commitment to undergraduate and graduate education * A commitment to undergraduate and graduate research and mentoring programs * Ability to contribute to the university’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences HOW TO APPLY: Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty. Enter requisition number 257BR for the position in computational modeling and scientific computing. Please submit a cover letter; a vita including a list of publications; a description of research plan, including efforts and/or plans to obtain external research funding and how it will contribute to SMS research; a statement of teaching philosophy and any experience; a “contribution to diversity” statement; and the names and contact information for three references. Please have at least three letters of recommendation, one of which includes an assessment of teaching potential, sent directly via email to smsjobs[AT]rit.edu or hardcopy to Rochester Institute of Technology, School of Mathematical Sciences Faculty Search Committee, 85 Lomb Memorial Dr., Rochester, NY 14623-5603. You can contact the search committee with questions on the position at <smsjobs[AT]rit.edu>. Review of applications will begin January 1, 2013 and will continue until an acceptable candidate is found. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, gender, religion, sexual orientations, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5 Postdoctoral Position in Gravitational Waves at La Sapienza University, Rome, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/12/14/postdoctoral-position-in-gravitatio… Institution: Rome, Italy Deadline: Thu, Jan 31, 2013 The General Relativity and Gravitational Waves group at "Sapienza" University of Rome will shortly be advertising for a postdoctoral position, funded by the "Sapienza" University. The position will start in autumn 2013. The initial appointment will be for one year and is expected to be renewed for another year subject to performance and availability of funds. Applications are invited from theorists with research interests in the area of general relativity, with specific emphasis on the study of astrophysical sources of gravitational waves. The net salary is about 1500 euros (1900 USD) per month. Details of the application procedure, and the official advertising, will appear on our webpage, http://www.roma1.infn.it/teongrav/ The General Relativity and Gravitational Waves group (http://www.roma1.infn.it/teongrav/) currently includes three faculty members (Prof. Valeria Ferrari, Dr. Omar Benhar and Dr. Leonardo Gualtieri) and two postdoctoral fellows (Dr Morgane Fortin and Dr Andrea Maselli). Send curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and two letters of reference via email to leonardo.gualtieri[AT]roma1.infn.it, before January 31th. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6 Postdoctoral Researcher in Galaxy Evolution. University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/12/13/postdoctoral-researcher-in-galaxy-e… Institution: Lawrence, KS, USA Deadline: Fri, Feb 01, 2013 Additional Information: http://recruiting.ku.edu Applications are invited for a post-doctoral position at the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Kansas, Lawrence. The successful applicant will work with Prof. Gregory Rudnick on one or more of the following topics: i) galaxy evolution in the infall regions of galaxy clusters at intermediate redshift or ii) molecular line observations of high redshift cluster galaxies. These projects make use of existing or approved observations with the VLT, Spitzer, HST, EVLA, CFHT, and Magellan. Previous experience with ground-based spectroscopy, HST Grism spectroscopy, or molecular line observations of galaxies is preferred. 50% of the successful candidate’s time is expected to be devoted to the development of their own research program. The appointment is initially for 2 years. Further extension is contingent on additional funding and performance. The salary is competitive and includes funds for travel and computers. The successful applicant will be encour aged to take part in collaborations with Prof. Rudnick’s national and international collaborators. The hope is that the candidate can start in August 2013. The University of Kansas has a vibrant research atmosphere with 9 faculty working in the field of astrophysics ranging from galactic chemical evolution, cosmology, high energy astrophysics, space physics, and extragalactic astronomy. Lawrence, KS is an excellent place to live. It is and affordable and progressive city with a lively arts and music scene, excellent schools, high quality restaurants, affordable living, and a diverse cultural mix. It has often been called the “Austin of Kansas.” It is also only an hour from the many good things that Kansas City has to offer. For a complete job description and to apply go to http://recruiting.ku.edu and search by keyword “00209338”. Applicants should submit a cover letter with the names and contact information of three references, their CV, publication list, a statement of past research, and a statement of research interests. In addition, three reference letters should be sent to Kristin Rennells, tatekris[AT]ku.edu. For questions, please contact grudnick[AT]ku.edu. Those applicants attending the Jan. 2013 AAS meeting should contact grudnick[AT]ku.edu to schedule an interview. Full consideration will be given to applicants whose materials are received by Feb. 1, 2013. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7 Postdoctoral position in theoretical cosmology at UC Davis -------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/12/02/postdoctoral-position-in-theoretica… Institution: Davis, CA, USA Deadline: Sat, Jan 05, 2013 Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/2389 We anticipate one or more postdoctoral research positions in theoretical cosmology beginning in the Fall 2013, with Albrecht and Kaloper. Our research interests include theoretical cosmology, astroparticle physics, and model building with variuos applications such as early universe theory, inflation, dark energy, dark matter, and other applications of field theory to early and late universe. We have close connections with other members of the cosmology and high energy groups, in particular Cheng, Knox, Luty, and Terning. See http://www.physics.ucdavis.edu/Cosmology/Cosmology_Group.html http://particle.physics.ucdavis.edu/hefti/ for more information about our research. The appointment will be for two years, with a possible renewal for the third year, contingent upon performance and availability of funds. Applicants should send a CV, statement of research interests and publication list, and arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be submitted, online, using the academicjobsonline service, with the web page https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/2389 or by mail, to Mr. Bill Tuck (for Theoretical Cosmology Search) Department of Physics University of California One Shields Avenue Davis, CA 95616 USA To ensure full consideration, completed applications must be received by January 5, 2012. The University of California, Davis, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty and staff. ================================================================= 3. News ================================================================= 3.1 IJMPD Special Issue: 2012 Gravity Research Foundation (GRF) Essays ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/12/19/ijmpd-special-issue-2012-gravity-re… Additional Information: http://www.worldscientific.com/worldscinet/ijmpd Dear Colleagues, International Journal of Modern Physics D (IJMPD) takes great pleasure to announce that the 2012 Gravity Research Foundation (GRF) Essays are now published in the Special Issue: IJMPD Vol. 21, No. 11 (2012) http://www.worldscientific.com/toc/ijmpd/21/11 The contents, including the award-winning essays, selected honorable mention essays and invited papers, are free to read until May 2013. If you find the articles to be of particular interest, we hope that you will circulate them with your colleagues and peers. We also welcome any comments and suggestions from you. With best wishes, Chee-Hok Lim Publishing Editor International Journal of Modern Physics D email: ijmpd[AT]wspc.com +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2 Lectures of the Workshop SU Structure of the Universe 2012 - Observatoire de Paris -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/12/18/on-line-lectures-of-the-workshop-su… Additional Information: http://luth.obspm.fr/~luthier/corasaniti/SU_MEETING_2012/Workshop_SU_2012.h… WORKSHOP SU-Structure of the Universe 2012 - Observatoire de Paris "Galaxy Formation & Large Scale Structures: Theory versus Observations", Paris Observatory, 29 and 30 November 2012 We are pleased to inform you that the presentations of the Workshop are available on line in .pdf format in the www site of the meeting http://luth.obspm.fr/~luthier/corasaniti/SU_MEETING_2012/Workshop_SU_2012.h… Contents: Adriano Agnello, Stéphane Colombi,Hélène Courtois,Héctor de Vega, Hervé Dole, Nicola Menci,Sinziana Paduroiu, Marguerite Pierre, Yann Rasera, Paolo Salucci, Norma G. Sanchez,Patrick Valageas. We thank all again, both speakers and participants for having contributed so much to this Workshop and we look forward to welcome you again in the next Workshop of this series With compliments and kind regards Pier-Stefano Corasaniti, Hector J. de Vega, Norma G. Sanchez , Djilali Zidani +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3 2012 GWIC Thesis Prize: Call for Nominations ------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/12/12/2012-gwic-thesis-prize-call-for-nom… Additional Information: https://gwic.ligo.org/thesisprize/ The Gravitational Wave International Committee (GWIC) was formed to promote international collaboration and cooperation in the construction, operation and use of gravitational wave detection facilities world-wide. To this end, GWIC has established an annual prize for the outstanding Ph.D. thesis based on research in gravitational waves. Nominations for the 2012 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 1) originality and creativity of the research, 2) importance to the field of gravitational waves and gravitational wave detection, broadly interpreted, and 3) clarity of presentation. The recipient will receive a certificate of recognition and a prize of $1,000. Since 2010, GWIC has an arrangement with Springer. Subject to qualifying criteria, the prize-winning thesis will be nominated for Springer Theses, a new book series in which exceptional Ph.D. theses in the physical sciences are published in their entirety. The winner will receive an additional €500 from Springer upon publication. Eligibility: The award is made on a calendar year basis. Theses should have been accepted by their institutions between 1 January 2012 and 31 December 2012. It is expected that many of the nominations will come from the member projects of GWIC, but this is not a requirement. Nominated theses may be in any language. 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: Nominations should be submitted to the selection committee chair (Michele Vallisneri, Michele.Vallisneri[AT]jpl.nasa.gov, with a copy to gwic-exsec[AT]gravity.psu.edu>) by 15 January 2013. The nomination package consists of (i) the thesis, (ii) a letter of nomination, preferably from the thesis advisor, and (iii) an optional supporting letter from another scientist familiar with the work. The nomination and supporting letters should describe the importance of the research and how it supports GWIC’s goals to promote construction and exploitation of gravitational-wave detectors, foster development of new or enhanced gravitational-wave detectors, and support the development of gravitational-waves as an astronomical tool. The thesis and letters may be submitted in electronic form (strongly preferred); please contact gwic-exsec[AT]gravity.psu.edu for instructions concerning paper submission.

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################################################################# Table of Contents ################################################################# 1. Conferences 1.1 BritGrav 2013 at Sheffield 1.2 The Search for Quantum Gravity: CDT and Friends 2. Jobs 2.1 Tenure Track Faculty Position in Gravitational Wave Data Analysis at Rochester Institute of Technology 2.2 Postdoctoral position in gravitational waves at NASA Goddard and University of Maryland 2.3 Postdoctoral research position within the LIGO group at the University of Mississippi 2.4 Postdoctoral Position in Gravitational Waves/Neutron Star Physics at Tuebingen, Germany (II) 2.5 Postdoctoral Position in Gravitational Waves/Neutron Star Physics at Tuebingen, Germany (I) 2.6 Postdoctoral Positions at University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee 2.7 Postdoctoral Positions in Geometric Analysis and Gravitation at the AEI, Potsdam, Germany 2.8 ESA/ESTEC Research Fellowship in Fundamental Physics 2.9 Postdoc in Quantum Gravity at the Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands 2.10 Postdoc position in mathematical or numerical relativity at the University of Vienna 2.11 Faculty and Postdoc Positions in Theoretical Physics at Fudan University 2.12 Postdoc Position in Quantum Gravity at the Institute for Quantum Gravity, Erlangen, Germany 3. News 3.1 New CQG focus section: Non-astrophysical numerical relativity 3.2 Read the latest CQG Highlights for free ================================================================= 1. Conferences ================================================================= 1.1 BritGrav 2013 at Sheffield ------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/11/30/britgrav-2013-at-sheffield/ Starting Wed, Apr 03, 2013 to Thu, Apr 04, 2013 Location: Sheffield, United Kingdom Additional Information: http://sites.google.com/a/sheffield.ac.uk/britgrav2013/ The 13th BritGrav (British Gravity) Meeting will be held on 3-4 April 2013 in the School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Sheffield. The meeting covers all areas of classical and quantum gravity including astrophysics, cosmology and experiments, and is intended to further collaborations and allow young researchers to showcase their work. There is no registration fee, and participants are responsible for their own accommodation, meals and travel. We hope that all PhD students and postdocs who wish to will be able to give a talk, and will schedule talks by others if time allows. If you plan to participate, please register at the website: http://sites.google.com/a/sheffield.ac.uk/britgrav2013/ If you want to give a talk, please give a title and abstract when you register (which can be amended later). More information will be posted on the above website. Please send any queries to britgrav[AT]sheffield.ac.uk. Sam Dolan and Elizabeth Winstanley (University of Sheffield) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2 The Search for Quantum Gravity: CDT and Friends --------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/11/02/the-search-for-quantum-gravity-cdt-… Starting Tue, Dec 11, 2012 to Fri, Dec 14, 2012 Location: Nijmegen, The Netherlands Additional Information: http://cdtandfriends.science.ru.nl The purpose of this meeting is to gather researchers who have contributed to our understanding of quantum gravity by using nonperturbative path integral methods, in one way or the other related to Causal Dynamical Triangulations (CDT). This covers a considerable range of results, from exact treatments in 1+1 dimensions (purely geometric, multicritical and matter-coupled models, relation with random trees, zero-dimensional string field etc.) to investigations in 3+1 dimensions using numerical and RG methods (phase structure and transitions, construction of effective theories, spectral dimension, emergence of macroscopic geometry etc.), as well as a number of interesting results in 2+1 dimensions. Scientific Organizers: J. Ambjørn (Niels Bohr I. and RU Nijmegen), J. Jurkiewicz (U. Krakow), R. Loll (RU Nijmegen) Invited speakers: M. Atkin (U. Bielefeld), D. Benedetti (Albert Einstein I.), V. Bonzom (Perimeter I.), T. Budd (Niels Bohr I.), Z. Burda (Jagiellonian U. Krakow), G. Calcagni (IEM-CSIC, Madrid), J. Cooperman (UC Davis), B. Dittrich (Perimeter I.), B. Durhuus (U. Copenhagen), A. Görlich (Niels Bohr I.), P. Horava (UC Berkeley), T. Jonsson (U. Iceland, Reykjavik), S. Jordan (Radboud U. Nijmegen), A. Kreienbühl (Radboud U. Nijmegen), J. Laiho (U. Glasgow), M.A. Martin Delgado (UC Madrid, tbc), F. Saueressig (U. Mainz), L. Smolin (Perimeter I., tbc), M. Visser (Victoria U., Wellington), S. Weinfurtner (SISSA, Trieste), J. Wheater (U. Oxford), S. Zohren (PCU Rio de Janeiro). More information will be available soon at the URL provided below. The meeting is open to all interested researchers. ================================================================= 2. Jobs ================================================================= 2.1 Tenure Track Faculty Position in Gravitational Wave Data Analysis at Rochester Institute of Technology ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/11/30/tenure-track-faculty-position-in-gr… Institution: Rochester, NY, USA Deadline: Tue, Jan 01, 2013 Additional Information: http://careers.rit.edu/faculty Rochester Institute of Technology invites applications for one or more tenure track positions at the Assistant Professor level, starting August 2013. Responsibilities include research, teaching, and service to the School of Mathematical Sciences (SMS), the College of Science, and RIT. Successful applicants are expected to contribute to the scholarship of the SMS through externally funded research and peer-reviewed publications, teaching, mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students, and helping in the creation of a new PhD program in Modeling and Computation. We are looking for candidates who can add to the School’s current strengths in gravitational wave data analysis. The School has 63 faculty members, 180 undergraduate students in three undergraduate programs: Applied Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, and Applied Statistics, and 25 students in its Master’s degree program in Applied and Computational Mathematics. SMS faculty members are also involved in the MS and PhD programs in Astrophysical Sciences and Technology and several are involved with two research centers within the College of Science: the Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation (http://ccrg.rit.edu/) and the Center for Applied and Computational Mathematics (http://www.rit.edu/cos/math/acm/) REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in the mathematical sciences or in a related field * A record of peer-reviewed publications * A commitment to establishing a strong externally funded research program * One or more years of university teaching experience in English-speaking environments or post-doctoral research experience * Ability to strengthen research areas of the SMS, especially gravitational wave data analysis * A commitment to undergraduate and graduate education * A commitment to undergraduate and graduate research and mentoring programs * Ability to contribute to the university’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences HOW TO APPLY: Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty. Enter requisition number 259BR for the position in gravitational wave data analysis. Please submit a cover letter; a vita including a list of publications; a description of research plan, including efforts and/or plans to obtain external research funding and how it will contribute to SMS research; a statement of teaching philosophy and any experience; a "contribution to diversity" statement; and the names and contact information for three references. Please have at least three letters of recommendation, one of which includes an assessment of teaching potential, sent directly via email to smsjobs[AT]rit.edu or hardcopy to Rochester Institute of Technology, School of Mathematical Sciences Faculty Search Committee, 85 Lomb Memorial Dr., Rochester, NY 14623-5603. You can contact the search committee with questions on the position at <smsjobs[AT]rit.edu>. Review of applications will begin January 1, 2013 and will continue until an acceptable candidate is found. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, gender, religion, sexual orientations, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2 Postdoctoral position in gravitational waves at NASA Goddard and University of Maryland ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/11/30/postdoctoral-position-in-gravitatio… Institution: Goddard, MA, USA Deadline: Fri, Jan 04, 2013 Additional Information: http://science.gsfc.nasa.gov/sed/index.cfm?fuseAction=home.main&&navOrgCode… The Gravitational Astrophysics Laboratory at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center and the Maryland Gravitational Wave Theory Group at the University of Maryland-College Park (UMCP) are seeking applications for a joint postdoctoral position in gravitational waves, opening in the Fall of 2013. The position is for one year with the possibility of renewal for a second year. This position supports a joint project, led by John Baker (GSFC), and Alessandra Buonanno (UMCP), to study the performance of future space-based gravitational-wave instruments in observing binary black-hole mergers. Competitive applicants should have background in source modeling, instrument modeling and/or data analysis. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, list of publications, and a description of past research and future research plans, and should arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be sent to gwt-postdocs[AT]physics.umd.edu It is requested that all application materials be sent as pdf files or as plain text. Please merge all application materials (other than letters of recommendation) into one pdf file if at all possible. The deadline for receipt of all application materials is January 4, 2013. Maryland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3 Postdoctoral research position within the LIGO group at the University of Mississippi ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/11/29/postdoctoral-research-position-with… Institution: University, MS and Livingston, LA, USA Deadline: Mon, Jan 14, 2013 Additional Information: http://www.phy.olemiss.edu/GR/?x=entry:entry121129-134715 The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Mississippi invites applications for a postdoctoral research position within the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) group. The initial appointment is for one year, with renewal for a second year contingent on continued funding and satisfactory performance. The successful applicant will be expected to reside full-time at the LIGO Laboratory in Livingston, Louisiana. He/she will focus on detector characterization and commissioning of the Advanced LIGO (aLIGO) instruments, development of new analysis tools for use in future aLIGO science runs, as well as educational and public outreach activities within the LIGO Science Education Center. Interested applicants should send a C.V., publication list, and a brief statement of their research interests by email to: cavaglia[AT]phy.olemiss.edu or by ordinary mail to: Dr. Marco Cavaglia Department of Physics and Astronomy The University of Mississippi University, MS 38677-1848 USA T/F +1(662)915-7642/5045 Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent by e-mail or to the above address. The deadline for applications will be January 14th, 2013 but early applications are encouraged. The University of Mississippi is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA Employer. Applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4 Postdoctoral Position in Gravitational Waves/Neutron Star Physics at Tuebingen, Germany (II) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/11/27/postdoctoral-position-in-gravitatio… Institution: Tuebingen, Germany Deadline: Tue, Jan 15, 2013 Additional Information: http://www.tat.physik.uni-tuebingen.de/~kokkotas/Welcome_files/2012_Adverti… The Theoretical Astrophysics section (TAT) at the University of Tuebingen has an opening for one postdoctoral research position (Wissenschaftlicher Assistent) starting anytime from 1st of March 2013. The research activities of TAT are related to the study of sources of gravitational waves with emphasis on the dynamics of neutron stars. The group is involved in the SFB/TR7 network on “Gravitational Wave Astronomy” (http://wwwsfb.tpi.uni-jena.de/) and successful applicant will carry out original research in projects regarding the study of the dynamics of neutron stars and/or magnetars in relation to the emission of gravitational waves. The position is initially for two years with the possibility of further extension that will be decided after the first year. The successful applicant is expected to assist teaching with a maximum of four hours per week. The salary will be paid according to the German public service scale. Applications, including curriculum vitae, list of publications, statement of research interests and experience, and the names (address, e-mail) of three potential referees should be sent to: Prof. Kostas Kokkotas Theoretical Astrophysics, University of Tübingen, Auf der Morgenstelle 10 D-72076 Tübingen / Germany http://www.tat.physik.uni-tuebingen.de/~kokkotas E-mail: kostas.kokkotas[AT]uni-tuebingen.de 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. For inquiries contact Prof. Kostas Kokkotas. Further information on the Theoretical Astrophysics Group may be found at http://www.uni-tuebingen.de/?id=3129 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5 Postdoctoral Position in Gravitational Waves/Neutron Star Physics at Tuebingen, Germany (I) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/11/27/postdoctoral-position-in-gravitatio… Institution: Tuebingen, Germany Deadline: Mon, Dec 31, 2012 Additional Information: http://www.tat.physik.uni-tuebingen.de/~kokkotas/Welcome_files/2012_TAT_SFB… The Theoretical Astrophysics section (TAT) has an opening for one postdoctoral research position starting any time in 2013. The position will be funded via the SFB/TR7 network on “Gravitational Wave Astronomy” (http://wwwsfb.tpi.uni-jena.de/) The research activities of TAT are related to the study of sources of gravitational waves with emphasis on the dynamics of neutron stars. The successful applicant will carry out original research in projects regarding the study of the dynamics of neutron stars and/or magnetars in relation to the emission of gravitational waves. The position is limited to two years and the salary will be paid according to the German public service scale. Optionally, shorter duration contracts might also be considered. Applications, including a curriculum vita, a list of publications, and a statement of research interests and experience, and the names (address, email) of three potential referees should be sent to: Prof. Kostas Kokkotas Theoretical Astrophysics, University of Tübingen, Auf der Morgenstelle 10 D-72076 Tübingen / Germany http://www.tat.physik.uni-tuebingen.de/~kokkotas E-mail: kostas.kokkotas[AT]uni-tuebingen.de 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. For inquiries contact Prof. Kostas Kokkotas. Further information on the Theoretical Astrophysics Group may be found at http://www.uni-tuebingen.de/?id=3129 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6 Postdoctoral Positions at University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee ---------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/11/26/postdoctoral-positions-at-universit… Institution: Milwaukee, WI Deadline: Mon, Jan 14, 2013 Additional Information: http://www.gravity.phys.uwm.edu/positions.html The Leonard E. Parker Center for Gravitation, Cosmology, and Astrophysics (CGCA) at the University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee (UWM) invites applications for several postdoctoral research positions. The initial appointments are for one year, with renewal for a second (and, in some cases, a third) year contingent on continued funding and satisfactory performance. The CGCA at UWM is one of the nation's largest and most active research groups in gravity, cosmology, astronomy, and astrophysics with ten faculty members, Luis Anchordoqui, Patrick Brady, Philip Chang, Jolien Creighton, Dawn Erb, John Friedman, David Kaplan, Leonard Parker, Xavier Siemens, and Alan Wiseman, senior scientist Scott Koranda, visiting professor Warren Anderson, three scientists, ten postdoctoral fellows, and several graduate students. The group also maintains a close relationship with the Albert Einstein Institutes in Hannover and Golm through Bruce Allen and Maria Alessandra Papa who hold Adjunct appointments at UWM. More information about the people and the research can be found at the CGCA People page. The group conducts research that spans most aspects of LIGO Scientific Collaboration (LSC) gravitational‐wave data analysis activities, including searches for binary neutron star and black hole inspirals, continuous waves from isolated neutron stars, development and support of Einstein@Home, bursts, and stochastic background. The group is also active in several scientific computing collaborations. The group is recruiting postdoctoral research associates to work in any of these areas, and we have one position specifically for Einstein@Home science development. Applicants with a background in gravitational‐wave physics, astronomy/astrophysics, theoretical and/or numerical relativity, cosmology, or high energy physics (theory and experiment) are welcome to apply. Applicants whose work overlaps any of the research interests of the group should send a C.V., publication list, and a brief statement of their research interests by email to cgcpd[AT]gravity.phys.uwm.edu, or by ordinary mail to: Ms. Stefanie Pinnow CGC Postdoc Search Committee Department of Physics University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee PO Box 413 Milwaukee, WI 53201, USA (Phone: 414‐229‐4474; Fax: 414‐229‐5589) Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent by e-mail or to the above address. The deadline for applications will be January 14th, 2013 but early applications are encouraged. The University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7 Postdoctoral Positions in Geometric Analysis and Gravitation at the AEI, Potsdam, Germany --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/11/23/postdoctoral-positions-in-geometric… Institution: Potsdam, Germany Deadline: Sat, Dec 15, 2012 Additional Information: http://www.aei.mpg.de/english/metanavi/jobs/index.html#math-rel-jobs The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute) will fill research positions in the areas General Relativity and Cosmology Geometric Analysis Geometric Measure Theory Numerical General Relativity The division of Geometric Analysis and Gravitation includes research groups by U. Menne and O. Rinne. Research programs concern the mathematical problems of general relativity and related physical theories, and are based in analysis, geometry and numerical analysis. In particular, non-linear partial differential equations are a common theme of our research. The Einstein field equations model both the behaviour of cosmological models and of isolated gravitating systems such as stars, black holes and galaxies. Our research addresses the qualitative and quantitative properties of solutions of the Einstein field equations with respect to their local and global behaviour. Other field equations of interest arise from string theory and the consideration of matter models including elasticity, fluids, electromagnetism and gauge theories. Several mathematical projects involve geometrical variational problems arising in geometry and physics, as well as geometric evolution equations like the mean curvature flow of surfaces and the Ricci-flow of Riemannian metrics. The central topic of the Max Planck research group Geometric Measure Theory (http://gmt.aei.mpg.de) is the study of models of generalised submanifolds of Riemannian manifolds such as varifolds, currents, sets, or multiple valued functions. This includes both regularity problems as well as structural questions. The study often benefits from its natural connection to elliptic partial differential equations. The numerical effort in our division seeks to provide quantitative insight into mathematical problems via a close combination of analytical and numerical methods. Topics of particular interest include conformal methods for the Einstein equations, black hole stability, cosmic censorship and critical phenomena in gravitational collapse, and geometric evolution equations such as Ricci flow. There are close interactions with the research sections Astrophysical Relativity (http://www.aei.mpg.de/english/research/teams/astrophysicalRelativity/index.…) and Quantum Gravity and Unified Theories (http://www.aei.mpg.de/english/research/teams/quantumGravity/index.html) in the Albert Einstein Institute, as well as with the universities in Berlin and Potsdam. Postdoctoral appointments do not entail teaching duties and are typically for two years, starting September 2013 or earlier. A limited number of PhD scholarships is available, compare also the website of our International Max Planck Research School (http://www.aei.mpg.de/english/imprs/imprsI1/index.html) To apply please fill out this form: https://lotus1.aei.mpg.de/job-form.nsf/math-rel-jobs.xsp or submit a curriculum vitae, list of publications and statement of research interests, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to math-rel-jobs[AT]aei.mpg.de Contact: Frau Anne Lampe Max-Planck-Institut für Gravitationsphysik Albert-Einstein-Institut Am Mühlenberg 1 D-14476 Golm Germany E-Mail: math-rel-jobs[AT]aei.mpg.de The deadline for applications in the initial round of appointments is 15. December 2012. The Max Planck Society is committed to employing more handicapped individuals and especially encourages them to apply. 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. The Max Planck Society is certified for its commitment to enhance compatibility of family and career by berufundfamilie (http://www.beruf-und-familie.de/index.php?c=21) For further information please contact L. Andersson (http://www.aei.mpg.de/~laan/) U. Menne (http://gmt.aei.mpg.de/menne/) or O. Rinne (http://www.aei.mpg.de/~rinne/) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8 ESA/ESTEC Research Fellowship in Fundamental Physics -------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/11/22/research-fellowship-in-fundamental-… Institution: Noordwijk, The Netherlands Deadline: Wed, Jan 09, 2013 Additional Information: http://www.esa.int/gsp/ACT/opportunities/openRF.htm The European Space Agency's Advanced Concepts Team (ACT) is looking for highly motivated young researchers in the area of fundamental physics, with good analytical and communicational skills and an excellent aptitude for teamwork. The candidate should hold a degree in Physics, Mathematics or equivalent. He or she should also have completed (or be about to complete) a PhD in Physics (with the subject of the thesis being relevant to the description of the tasks outlined above) and aim at an academic/research career. The candidate is expected to bring to the team functioning links to universities and research institutes. The candidate should demonstrate an interest in space science and / or technology as well as the ability and interest to get actively involved in prospective interdisciplinary research. Applicants must be fluent in English and/or French, the working languages of the Agency. A good proficiency in English is required. Successful candidates are expected to show an aptitude to contextualise specialised areas of research and to quickly assess their potential with respect to other domains and applications. An avid, natural curiosity and a passion for new subjects and research areas are essential. As member of an interdisciplinary, multicultural team of peers, the candidate should have a natural aptitude to teamwork, while being able to set-up, follow, monitor and be responsible for his/her own personal research plans and directions. Good methodological and organisation skills are therefore a valuable asset. Information on the ESA Research Fellowship Programme and the application form are available at: http://www.esa.int/SPECIALS/Careers_at_ESA/SEMICLRTJRG_0.html . Applicants should send their CV, a covering letter stating their research interests and the filled-out RF application form to: act[AT]esa.int as well as temp.htr[AT]esa.int. (if not possible by email, the reference letters can also be sent via normal mail to: ESTEC HR Division, HFI-HTR, ESA/ESTEC; Keplerlaan 1, PO Box 299, 2200AG Noordwijk ZH, The Netherlands). The general eligibility criteria of the ESA Research (Internal) Fellowship Programme apply. All applications will be considered until the available post is filled. Application deadline for this round of interviews: no later than January 9, 2013. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9 Postdoc in Quantum Gravity at the Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/11/16/postdoc-in-quantum-gravity-at-the-r… Institution: Nijmegen, The Netherlands Deadline: Fri, Dec 21, 2012 Additional Information: http://www.hef.ru.nl/~rloll/Web/jobs/jobs.html A postdoctoral position in quantum gravity will become available in the group headed by Prof. Renate Loll at the Institute for Mathematics, Astrophysics and Particle Physics (IMAPP) of the Radboud University Nijmegen, starting in autumn of 2013. Applicants should have a background in quantum gravity or related areas, and an active interest in contributing to the group's research in nonperturbative quantum gravity, in particular, the approach of Causal Dynamical Triangulations. The appointment will be for two years. See URL for additional information. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10 Postdoc position in mathematical or numerical relativity at the University of Vienna ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/11/13/postdoc-position-in-mathematical-ge… Institution: Vienna, Austria Deadline: Thu, Jan 31, 2013 Additional Information: http://jobcenter.univie.ac.at/ The Gravitational Physics group of the Department of Physics of University of Vienna (see http://gravity.univie.ac.at/) is seeking to fill a post-doctoral position (Universitätsassistent/in) in the field of mathematical general relativity and/or numerical general relativity; in the latter case candidates with strong interest in rigorous aspects of numerical analysis will be sought. The appointment will be up to four years, according to previous experience, without a possibility of extension. The employment will start on March 1, 2013, or a few months later if more convenient for the successful candidate. The list of members of the group at the start of the appointment, including scientifically active retired members, will include Peter Aichelburg, Robert Beig, Piotr Chrusciel, David Fajman, Helmut Rumpf, Walter Simon and Helmuth Urbantke. The gross (before taxes) salary is about EUR 3.380 fourteen times a year. The yearly teaching load averaged over two semesters is four hours/week, in English or in German, and the candidate will not be asked to teach for more than six hours a week in any given semester in any case. Applications should be made online between January 1st and January 31, 2013 at URL http://jobcenter.univie.ac.at/. The candidates should arrange to have three letters of recommendation to be received before January 31, 2013 by Mrs Karin Picek, Mathematical Physics, Faculty of Physics, Boltzmanngasse 5/5/3521, A-1090 Vienna, Austria. Further enquiries can be directed to karin.picek[AT]univie.ac.at +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11 Faculty and Postdoc Positions in Theoretical Physics at Fudan University ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/11/13/faculty-and-postdoc-positions-in-th… Institution: Shanghai, China Deadline: Mon, Feb 25, 2013 Additional Information: http://www.physics.fudan.edu.cn/english/index.php The Department of Physics at Fudan University (Shanghai, China) have faculty and postdoc position openings in the areas of theoretical physics, including quantum field/string theory, particle theory/phenomenology/astrophysics and cosmology. The faculty positions can be either tenure-tracked at the level of associate professor or with tenure at the level of full professor, depending on the candidate experience and research record. Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in physics, with a strong background and an excellent track record in research. The successful candidates are expected to spearhead world-class research programs, teach classes at both undergraduate and graduate level, and contribute to the development of first-class scientific capabilities in the Department of Physics. Annual salary for a regular faculty is in the range 150-350K RMB (US $23,400-54,700), plus housing compensation and other benefits. New faculty members will be provided with competitive startup resource. We also sponsor qualified candidates to apply for the national Thousand Young Talents Program, which would provide additional start-up research funds and benefits. For a qualified postdoc, a competitive package may be provided. Current research areas at Fudan include quantum field/gravity/string theory (Yong-Shi Wu, Leonardo Modesto), and relativistic astrophysics (Cosimo Bambi). The new faculty will have an independent research group, but they are expected to join the effort of founding a new theoretical physics center at Fudan, led by Prof. Yong-Shi Wu, who holds a joint position as Distinguished Professor at the University of Utah in the United States and as a Specially Appointed Professor of Physics at Fudan. Applicants should send their CV, statement of research and teaching interests and a publication list to Ms. Jin Miao, Department of Physics, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China, or to jinmiao[AT]fudan.edu.cn and cc to shenj5494[AT]fudan.edu.cn. Please arrange also three or more recommendation letters to be sent separately to the above email addresses. Inquires can be sent to Ms. Jin Miao. Applications before Feb. 25, 2013 will receive immediate full consideration. Those after this deadline are welcome until the positions are filled. Further details: Shanghai is a very international city of more than 20 millions people and its economy is in fast expansion. Fudan University is one of the most selective and prestigious universities in China and the Department of Physics is expected to grow quickly in next few years. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12 Postdoc Position in Quantum Gravity at the Institute for Quantum Gravity, Erlangen, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/11/04/postdoc-position-in-quantum-gravity… Institution: Erlangen, Germany Deadline: Mon, Dec 17, 2012 Additional Information: http://www.gravity.physik.fau.de/opportunities/jobs/jobs.shtml In autumn 2013, at least one postdoctoral position in the field of non perturbative and background independent quantum gravity and related will be available at the Institute for Quantum Gravity (IQG), chair for Theoretical Physics III of the Friedrich Alexander University (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany. The position is for two years with a possibility of extension for one additional year, depending on funding. 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 (TVOeD). The successful candidate will be part of the new international centre for quantum gravity at the FAU which just completed its building up phase. The centre currently hosts 5 professors, 2 postdocs plus guests, fellows, PhD and diploma/master students. Altogether, there is space for up to 30 scientists. Current staff includes professors Kristina Giesel, Hanno Sahlmann, Frederic Schuller (Interim Chair), Michael Thies and Thomas Thiemann (Chair), Emeriti Frieder Lenz (former chair) and Hartmut Hofmann, postdocs Maite Dupuis and Derek Wise as well as 7 Phd and 2 master students. Former institute member and Humboldt Fellow Jonathan Engle recently accepted a tenure track assistant professor position at Florida Atlantic University and holds an affiliate position. Another affiliate professor position is held by Florian Girelli. The Institute for Quantum Gravity (IQG) is part of the Erlangen Centre for Astroparticle Physics (ECAP) which has a strong expertise in experimental astroparticle physics. The IQG benefits from continuous exchange with the excellency cluster 'Universe' in Munich, especially with the groups working on (quantum) cosmology. The IQG fosters strong links with the Department of Mathematics in Erlangen. The University of Erlangen has identified the collaboration between the IQG, the chair for statistical physics and the chair for algebra and representation theory as one of its prestigious 'emerging field projects' which is generously supported. Finally, the IQG is in close contact with a network of international research centers focussing on quantum gravity such as the Albert Einstein Institute in Potsdam, Germany; the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; the Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos in State College, Pennsylvania, USA; Lousiana S tate University in Baton Rouge, Lousiana, USA; Institute for Theoretical Physics in Marseille, France; Institue for Theoretical Physics in Warsaw, Poland. Applicants must have a PhD in either physics or mathematics and should be interested in working in aspects of non perturbative and background independent quantum gravity. The following list of material should be sent by email to kristina.giesel[AT]gravity.fau.de, hanno.sahlmann[AT]gravity.fau.de, thomas.thiemann[AT]gravity.fau.de and the Institute secretary Mrs. Martina Gercke-Viertel martina.gercke-viertel[AT]gravity.fau.de: 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. 6. Three letters of recommendation Applications will be reviewed starting December 17th, 2012 but later applications will be considered until the position is filled. The starting date of the position is normally Oct. 1st 2013 but there is some flexibility. For further information about the University and the Institute please visit: http://www.uni-erlangen.de/einrichtungen/fakultaeten/nat/departments.shtml and http://www.gravity.physik.fau.de For further information about the position please send an inquiry to all of the four email addresses to which you sent your application material. ================================================================= 3. News ================================================================= 3.1 New CQG focus section: Non-astrophysical numerical relativity ----------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/11/22/new-cqg-focus-section-non-astrophys… Additional Information: http://j.mp/10tV85m Dear Colleagues, I am very pleased to bring you this focus section on ‘Non-Astrophysical Numerical Relativity’ guest edited by David Garfinkle and Luis Lehner: http://j.mp/10tV85m This focus section covers some of the non-astrophysical applications of numerical relativity, with an emphasis on recent uses of numerical relativity in high energy physics and quantum gravity. I hope that you will find this focus section of particular interest, and encourage you to share and circulate this with your colleagues and peers. I invite you to publish your next paper with CQG: http://j.mp/Wut54Y Best wishes, Ben Sheard Publishing Editor Classical and Quantum Gravity iopscience.org/cqg cqg[AT]iop.org +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2 Read the latest CQG Highlights for free ------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/11/06/read-the-latest-cqg-highlights-for-… Additional Information: http://j.mp/vrrUyh Dear Colleagues, It is my pleasure to announce the publication of Classical and Quantum Gravity’s Highlights of 2011-2012: http://j.mp/vrrUyh . These articles were selected by the Editorial Board of Classical and Quantum Gravity (CQG) and represent some of the most interesting recent work in gravitational physics. Articles featured in past CQG Highlights have been highly cited and are frequently downloaded. All selected articles will be free to download until the end of 2013. The list includes fast-track communications, research papers, review articles and special issue contributions published between June 2012 and June 2013. Be sure to pick up a copy of the latest CQG Highlights Brochure which will be available at gravitational physics meetings throughout 2013. The brochure contains summaries of all the highlighted articles as well as details of the journal’s ongoing activities including prize sponsorships and forthcoming special issues. I invite you to publish with CQG (http://bit.ly/Wut54Y) and hope to see your work promoted as a CQG Highlight in the future. With best wishes Adam Day Publisher Classical and Quantum Gravity

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################################################################# Table of Contents ################################################################# 1. Conferences 1.1 26th Texas Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics (registration deadline) 1.2 Seventh Gulf Coast Gravity Meeting (2nd circ.) 1.3 49th Karpacz Winter School of Theoretical Physics: Cosmology and non-equilibrium statistical mechanics 1.4 Workshop SU Structure of the Universe 2012 - Paris Observatory 1.5 GR20/Amaldi10: the satellite schools 2. Jobs 2.1 Postdoc in Cosmology at Tufts University 2.2 Postdoctoral position in loop quantum gravity at UNAM, Morelia, Mexico 2.3 Postdoctoral position in gravitation at the Hebrew University 2.4 Vice-Chancellor's Fellowship (VCF) / Vice-Chancellor's Advanced Fellowship (VCAF) at the University of Sheffield 2.5 Postdoctoral position in numerical loop quantum cosmology at LSU 2.6 Postdoctoral position in General Relativity at Southampton 2.7 Postdoctoral position in high energy astrophysics at Fudan University 2.8 Postdoctoral position in loop quantum gravity at LSU 2.9 Postdoctoral Position in Gravitation Theory at the University of Florida 2.10 Postdoctoral Position in Numerical Relativity or Computational Astrophysics at Georgia Tech 2.11 Postdoctoral positions in gravitational-wave- physics and astronomy at ICTS, Bangalore, India 2.12 Postdoc position in GW data analysis at Rhodes University, South Africa 2.13 Faculty position in Physics at the University of Chicago 2.14 Postdoctoral Position in Relativity at the University of Chicago 2.15 Two postdoctoral positions in Quantum Gravity Theories at Fudan University 2.16 Postdoctoral positions in Astroparticle Physics at SISSA, Trieste, Italy 2.17 Tenure-track astrophysics position at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 2.18 Center for Relativistic Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowship - Georgia Tech 2.19 Postdoc in Fundamental Gravitational Theory at Penn State 3. News 3.1 Living Reviews in Relativity: "The Kerr/CFT Correspondence and its Extensions" 3.2 New CQG focus issue: Relativistic quantum information 3.3 LIGO magazine 3.4 Deadline extension to 15 Nov 2012 for Jurgen Ehlers Thesis Prize and Bergman-Wheeler Thesis Prize 3.5 Ecole Internationale d'Astrophysique Daniel Chalonge: The Chalonge Medal 2012 3.6 Gravitational waves - Publication of a new review paper ================================================================= 1. Conferences ================================================================= 1.1 26th Texas Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics (registration deadline) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/10/31/26th-texas-symposium-on-relativisti… Starting Sat, Dec 15, 2012 to Thu, Dec 20, 2012 Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil Additional Information: http://www.das.inpe.br/texas2012sp The 26th Texas Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics (TEXAS 2012) will be held in Sao Paulo City, Brazil, from December 15-20, 2012. The registration deadline is approaching: November 12. You can see the program of the plenary talks at http://www.das.inpe.br/texas2012sp/program.php Don't miss this exciting Texas Symposium! The Local Organizing Committee Texas 2012 - São Paulo - Brazil http://www.das.inpe.br/texas2012sp +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2 Seventh Gulf Coast Gravity Meeting (2nd circ.) -------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/10/29/seventh-gulf-coast-gravity-meeting-… Starting Fri, Apr 19, 2013 to Sat, Apr 20, 2013 Location: Oxford, MS, USA Additional Information: http://www.phy.olemiss.edu/GCGM7/ The Gravitation, Astrophysics, and Theoretical Physics group at the University of Mississippi will host the Gulf Coast Gravity Meeting on April 19-20, 2013. For information on the group, please visit our webpage: http://www.phy.olemiss.edu/GR/ The GCGM is a regional meeting that brings together researchers in all areas of gravitational physics from the south-east region of the US. The past two editions were at Louisiana State University (GCGM5, 2009) and Florida Atlantic University (GCGM6, 2011). This is the second GCGM organized by Ole Miss (the first one was GCGM4, 2008). There is no registration fee. Students are warmly encouraged to participate. The Blue Apple Award, sponsored by the APS Topical Group in Gravitation, will be awarded to the best student presentation. To register, simply send your name, affiliation, talk title and a short abstract to the following email address: gcgm7[AT]phy.olemiss.edu The same email address can be used for all inquiries related to the conference. We obtained financial support from the Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) Events Sponsorship Program. Please say explicitly in your email if you are a student or postdoc and if you would like to have travel support; we will divide the available amount (which is quite limited!) between all students who request it, and if funds are still available we may be able to provide partial support also for postdocs. We will post more information on this page as the meeting dates get closer. We are looking forward to seeing you in Oxford next Spring! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3 49th Karpacz Winter School of Theoretical Physics: Cosmology and non-equilibrium statistical mechanics ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/10/08/49-th-karpacz-winter-school-of-theo… Starting Sun, Feb 10, 2013 to Sat, Feb 16, 2013 Location: Ladek Zdroj, Poland Additional Information: http://www.ift.uni.wroc.pl/~karp49/ The recent studies of dark matter and dark energy problems rely on (independent) modifications of both sides of the Einstein equations in order to explain current cosmic acceleration. The winter school will concern with both sides of the Einstein equations. The Einstein tensor determines the energy-momentum tensor of a fluid. In general, the relativistic fluid is more complex than just an ideal fluid. At the conference the statistical mechanics of such fluids and their consequences for the large scale cosmic evolution will be discussed. The school will be held in the mountain resort in the south-west of Poland. This is a continuation of the tradition of the Karpacz Winter schools which were organized for almost half a century. Conference website: http://www.ift.uni.wroc.pl/~karp49/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4 Workshop SU Structure of the Universe 2012 - Paris Observatory ------------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/10/08/workshop-su-structure-of-the-univer… Starting Thu, Nov 29, 2012 to Fri, Nov 30, 2012 Location: Paris, France Additional Information: http://luth.obspm.fr/~luthier/corasaniti/SU_MEETING_2012/Workshop_SU_2012.h… "Galaxy Formation and Large Scale Structures: Theory vs Observations" Historical Perrault building , Observatoire de Paris HQ, Paris Thursday 29 and Friday 30 November 2012 Entrance: 77 Avenue Denfert-Rochereau, 75014 Paris The goal of the meeting is to gather the community working on galaxy formation and cosmic structures to communicate and exchange ideas on the current progresses and their observational implications. This workshop is organized in the framework of the « Structure of the Universe » program of the Scientific Council of Observatoire de Paris. The meeting is open to students, post-docs, researchers, no registration fee is required. To facilitate the organization please register freely before November 15th at the registration page. Programme and informations at the URL: http://luth.obspm.fr/~luthier/corasaniti/SU_MEETING_2012/Workshop_SU_2012.h… We look forward to seeing you at the workshop. Best regards, The Organizers: Pier-Stefano Corasaniti, Hector J. de Vega, Norma G. Sanchez, Technical support: Djilali Zidani +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5 GR20/Amaldi10: the satellite schools ---------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/10/03/gr20amaldi10-the-satellite-schools/ Starting Fri, Jun 28, 2013 to Sun, Jul 07, 2013 Location: Zakopane, Warsaw Additional Information: http://gr20-amaldi10.edu.pl/index.php?id=19 Dear Relativists, Before GR20/Amaldi10 there will be organized two satellite schools: Conformal Symmetry and Perspectives in Quantum and Mathematical Gravity, in Zakopane: http://th-www.if.uj.edu.pl/school/2013/ and School of Gravitational Waves, in Warsaw: http://bcc.impan.pl/13Gravitational/ Please pass this information to whoever may be interested. Warm Regards Jerzy Lewandowski Chair, GR20/Amaldi10 LOC ================================================================= 2. Jobs ================================================================= 2.1 Postdoc in Cosmology at Tufts University -------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/10/31/postdoc-in-cosmology-at-tufts-unive… Institution: Medford, MA, USA Deadline: Sat, Dec 15, 2012 Additional Information: http://cosmos.phy.tufts.edu/ We anticipate having a postdoctoral opening in the Tufts Institute of Cosmology starting September 2013, for two years, with a possibility of extension for a third. Our group includes Jose Blanco-Pillado, Larry Ford, Ken Olum, Alex Vilenkin and several postdocs and graduate students. Our research interest include inflationary cosmology, topological defects, quantum cosmology, and other fields. Applicants are invited to send their C.V. and a statement of research interests, and to arrange for three letters of reference, all to be sent to Prof. A. Vilenkin, c/o Gayle Grant, Physics Department, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155, USA or by e-mail to Gayle.Grant (at) Tufts.edu. Application deadline is December 15, 2012.a More information about our group is available at http://cosmos.phy.tufts.edu/. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2 Postdoctoral position in loop quantum gravity at UNAM, Morelia, Mexico -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/10/29/postdoctoral-position-in-loop-quant… Institution: Morelia, Mexico Deadline: Tue, Jan 01, 2013 Additional Information: www.matmor.unam.mx/en/research The Quantum Gravity Group of the Center for Mathematical Sciences (Centro de Ciencias Matemáticas, CCM) of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in Morelia is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral fellowship to start on September 1st 2013. (The date is possibly flexible.) The fellowship is for an initial duration of one year, and extensible for a second year. We expect the candidate to collaborate with the members of the group in non-perturbative aspect of quantum gravity, aspects of quantum field theory on curved spacetime or lated topics. The quantum gravity group consists of three permanent members, A. Corichi, R. Oeckl and J.A. Zapata, a visiting faculty member, D. Colosi, a posdoctoral fellow (S. Rastgoo) and 5 PhD students. The CCM (http://www.matmor.unam.mx) has 21 faculty members working in the following areas (http://www.matmor.unam.mx/en/research) Algebra, Algebraic Geometry, Combinatorics, Differential Equations, Dynamical Systems, Foundations of Quantum Field Theory, Group Theory, Number Theory, Set Theory, Topology, Representation Theory, Quantum Gravity. Being part of UNAM, we have access to reasonable computer and library facilities. We also share a building with UNAM's Center for Astrophysics and Radioastronomy. Nearby is the Institute for Physics and Mathematics of the local State University (http://www.ifm.umich.mx) with another 20 faculty members. Morelia is a moderate sized city with fair climate and a rich cultural life. In order to be considered, we request a CV, research statement and 3 reference letters to be submitted before January 1st 2013, to the following address: corichi[AT]matmor.unam.mx +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3 Postdoctoral position in gravitation at the Hebrew University ----------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/10/28/postdoctoral-position-in-gravitatio… Institution: Jerusalem, Israel Deadline: Mon, Dec 10, 2012 Additional Information: http://www.phys.huji.ac.il/~bekenste/ There will be a postdoctoral opening in gravitation physics at the Hebrew University for the academic year 2013-2014 (preferred starting date of Oct. 1, 2013, but earlier starting dates will be considered) with an optional second year. This is intended only for a person who obtained the Ph. D on or after Oct. 1, 2008. For the general research interests in our gravity-astrophysics-cosmology group, please refer to http://www.phys.huji.ac.il/astro My own research is nowadays concerned mostly with entropy and information bounds, ideas for probing quantum gravity in the lab, and the quasi normal modes of black holes in connection with black hole quantization. The postdoctoral fellowships in question are the Lady Davis Fellowships or equivalent. No need to fill out Lady Davis forms, but you may want to look at their Web page http://ldft.huji.ac.il/upload/info/infoHU.html for information on what the fellowships are worth (the sums there need some updating). I supplement that basic fellowship stipend by 20%, and also pay for some travel to conferences while the fellow is here. These fellowships are tax free in Israel. I prefer the application materials [CV, list of publications, statement of past and planned research (the last restricted to 2 pages) and 3 letters of recommendation] to arrive by e-mail. My deadline this year is Dec. 10. Jacob D. Bekenstein Racah Institute of Physics The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Givat Ram, Jerusalem 91904 ISRAEL Office Tel: 972-2-6584374 Home Tel: 972-2-6791485 Office fax: 972-2-5611519 E-mail: bekenste[AT]vms.huji.ac.il URL: http://www.phys.huji.ac.il/~bekenste/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4 Vice-Chancellor's Fellowship (VCF) / Vice-Chancellor's Advanced Fellowship (VCAF) at the University of Sheffield -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/10/22/vice-chancellors-fellowship-vcf-vic… Institution: Sheffield, UK Deadline: Fri, Nov 09, 2012 Additional Information: http://www.leadingmindssheffield.com The University of Sheffield has an international reputation for the quality of its staff, students and for the contribution it makes to the world at large through high quality research and teaching. This reputation is reliant upon the recruitment, retention and development of talented staff of the highest quality. In order to maintain this position at the forefront of academia Professor Keith Burnett, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sheffield, has created up to 20 Vice-Chancellor's Fellowship positions. These positions are open to the candidates with a track record of the highest calibre research and who have the potential to be research leaders of the future in any academic area. The key criterion for success in these appointments is the personal capacity to make an outstanding contribution to the University, as a research-led academic. Applications are welcomed from those who will bring new fields of research activity to the University as well as those who strengthe n our existing portfolio. Fellows will have the potential to become academic leaders of the future who will engage and collaborate across disciplinary boundaries within and beyond the University. They will also have the ability to be inspirational to others and act as ambassadors for the University. We regard the creative mix of our people to be our greatest asset. We want to recruit from many different backgrounds, heritages and lifestyles. We want to lead in rebalancing the traditional makeup of certain subjects and build a collection of sufficiently diverse minds that can interrogate the challenges of the future with the greatest rigour. So we want to hear from leading minds which reflect the richness of the world around us. Establishing your research quickly will be a priority. To support you in achieving this, each Fellow will receive a range of exceptional benefits including access to a tailored mentoring and development scheme, a research support grant of at least 10,000 GBP and subject to satisfactory performance a permanent appointment will be made to at least Lecturer (VCF) Senior Lecturer (VCAF) level at the end of the Fellowship. Fellows will be appointed at one of two levels dependent upon experience. The successful applicants will hold a good first degree (or equivalent experience) and a PhD in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience). You will have an excellent research track record in the identified area of strength with potential to become a world leading researcher; you will also have with an aptitude for research leadership. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5 Postdoctoral position in numerical loop quantum cosmology at LSU -------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/10/21/postdoctoral-position-in-numerical-… Additional Information: https://lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55132 The theoretical relativity group at LSU aims to fill, contingent on funding, an opening for a postdoctoral researcher to work in numerical loop quantum cosmology starting January 2013 or earlier. The initial appointment will be for one year and is expected to be renewed for another year subject to satisfactory progress and availability of funds. The core relativity group at LSU consists of Ivan Agulló, Steve Brandt, Frank Loeffler, Peter Diener, Jorge Pullin and Parampreet Singh. In addition, LSU hosts a strong experimental gravity group with activity in LIGO, whose Livingston site is 30 miles away from Baton Rouge. LSU is also host to the Center for Computation and Technology (CCT), a multidisciplinary research center which includes computational groups in several areas of science, engineering and the humanities. Several researchers in the relativity group have joint appointments at CCT. It is desired that the postdoctoral researcher should have experience in development of numerical methods for HPCs in classical and/or quantum gravity. The application deadline is Oct 31, 2012. THE LSU SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER See full ad and instructions for application at URL https://lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55132 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6 Postdoctoral position in General Relativity at Southampton -------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/10/19/postdoctoral-position-in-general-re… Institution: Southampton, UK Deadline: Wed, Nov 21, 2012 Postdoctoral position in General Relativity Salary: 27,578 to 37,012 GBP per annum Duration: 3 years Closing Date: 21 November 2012 Reference: 168412PJ The School of Mathematics at the University of Southampton is offering a 3-year postdoctoral position in General Relativity. The position is available from spring 2013, but a later start can be negotiated. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake research within an ERC-funded project on the self-force approach to the two-body problem in general relativity, with application to gravitational-wave astronomy. The University of Southampton (UK) is home to a large Gravity research group. The Group currently comprises 8 staff members (Nils Andersson, Leor Barack, Carsten Gundlach, Ian Hawke, Ian Jones, Kostas Skenderis, Marika Taylor and James Vickers), 5 postdocs and 10 research students. Research in the group covers topics in black-hole and neutron-star astrophysics, sources of gravitational waves and numerical relativity, as well as string-inspired gravity and holography. Applicants need to hold a PhD or equivalent in Physics, Mathematics or a related discipline, and have a track record of original research and publications in at least one of the following research areas: physics of classical black holes, gravitational-wave theory, numerical relativity, post-Newtonian theory. The closing date for applications is 21 November 2012. Please apply online via http://www.jobs.soton.ac.uk (use the top-right search bar quoting Job number 168412PJ, and proceed as instructed). As part of your application you will be required to provide your full CV (including a list of publications), a brief (< 1 page) statement of research interests, and the contacts of 3 referees. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Leor Barack at leor[AT]soton.ac.uk. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7 Postdoctoral position in high energy astrophysics at Fudan University ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/10/19/postdoctoral-position-in-high-energ… Institution: Shanghai, China Deadline: Mon, Dec 31, 2012 Additional Information: http://www.physics.fudan.edu.cn/tps/people/bambi/ The gravity and high energy astrophysics group at Fudan University (Shanghai, China) has one open postdoctoral position in high energy astrophysics. We are looking for candidates with interest/experience in X-ray astronomy, GRBs, and/or astrophysical codes. Preference may be given to candidates who have already worked with XSPEC. Graduated students who expect to receive soon the doctoral degree are also encouraged to apply. The position is available from as soon as possible and the initial appointment is for 2 years, with the possibility of an extension. Salary and benefits are negotiable. Interested candidates should send their CV (including, among other things, date of birth, contact details of 2-3 referees, and possible starting date), short statement of research interests and/or experience, and publication list to bambi[AT]fudan.edu.cn. Please arrange also 2-3 recommendation letters to be sent separately to the same email address. Inquires can be sent to bambi[AT]fudan.edu.cn Applications submitted by December 31 will receive full consideration. Further details: Fudan. Fudan University is located in Shanghai and it is one of the most selective and prestigious universities in China. The group joins the effort of founding a new theoretical physics center at Fudan, led by Prof. Yong-Shi Wu, who holds a joint position as Distinguished Professor at the University of Utah in the United States and as a Special Appointed Professor of Physics at Fudan. Members of the group will be able also to interact with people at the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory. Salary. For this position, the net salary for a postdoc with overseas doctoral degree will be about 100,000 CNY/year (roughly corresponding to 1,000 EUR/month), but in exceptional cases it can be much higher. Housing. Fudan can provide apartments of 50-80 square meters inside the campus at very convenient rental rates (about 300 CNY/month, roughly 40 EUR/month). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8 Postdoctoral position in loop quantum gravity at LSU -------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/10/18/postdoctoral-position-in-loop-quant… Institution: Baton Rouge, LA, USA Deadline: Sat, Dec 15, 2012 Additional Information: http:// https://lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55133 The theoretical relativity group expects to have, contingent on funding, an opening for a postdoctoral researcher or senior postdoctoral researcher working in loop quantum gravity starting September 2013. The initial appointment will be for one year and is expected to be renewed for another one or two years subject to satisfactory progress and availability of funds. The core relativity group at LSU consists of Ivan Agullo', Steve Brandt, Frank Loeffler, Peter Diener, Jorge Pullin and Parampreet Singh. In addition to that LSU hosts a strong experimental gravity group with activity in LIGO, whose Livingston site is 30 miles away from Baton Rouge. LSU is also host to the Center for Computation and Technology (CCT), a multidisciplinary research center which includes computational groups in several areas of science, engineering and the humanities. Several researchers in the relativity group have joint appointments at CCT. The postdoctoral researcher or senior postdoctoral researcher will perform research on numerical loop quantum cosmology which includes but is not limited to the following: research development, writing scientific papers, presenting talks at scientific meetings, participating in other local, state, national and international developments in theoretical relativity physics. THE LSU SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER See full ad at URL https://lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55133 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9 Postdoctoral Position in Gravitation Theory at the University of Florida ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/10/17/post-doctoral-position-in-gravitati… Institution: Gainesville, FL, USA Deadline: Sat, Dec 15, 2012 Additional Information: http://www.phys.ufl.edu/ A postdoctoral position may be available in the Gravitation Group and the Department of Physics beginning in the fall of 2013. Applications are invited from theorists with research interests in the area of general relativity, with specific emphasis on theoretical aspects of gravitational radiation, post-Newtonian theory and other approximation methods, and strong-field tests of GR. The appointment is for one year, with renewal possible, subject to satisfactory performance and continued funding. The Department of Physics at the University of Florida has an active program of research in gravitational physics, including Professors Clifford Will, Steven Detweiler, Bernard Whiting and Richard Woodard in gravitational theory, along with a large experimental and data analysis group working on LIGO and a future space interferometer. We also have strong collaborations with the Institute of Astrophysics of Paris. Applications received before December 15, 2012 will receive full consideration. The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution. Send curriculum vita, statement of research interests, and three letters of reference via email, to cmw[AT]physics.ufl.edu. If regular mail or FAX is the only means available, send to the address below. Professor Clifford M. Will University of Florida P.O. Box 118440 Gainesville FL 32611-8440 FAX: 352-846-0295 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10 Postdoctoral Position in Numerical Relativity or Computational Astrophysics at Georgia Tech ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/10/16/postdoctoral-position-in-numerical-… Institution: Atlanta, USA Deadline: Sat, Dec 01, 2012 Additional Information: http://www.cra.gatech.edu/ Postdoctoral Position in Numerical Relativity or Computational Astrophysics at Georgia Tech The Georgia Institute of Technology invites applications for a postdoctoral appointment in its Center for Relativistic Astrophysics (CRA) with starting date September 2013. The focus areas are numerical relativity and computational astrophysics. The position is for one year, with subsequent renewals depending on performance and the availability of funds. The faculty at the CRA are David Ballantyne (astrophysics), Tamara Bogdanovic (astrophysics/cosmology), Pablo Laguna (gravitational physics), Nepomuk Otte (particle astrophysics), Deirdre Shoemaker (gravitational physics), Ignacio Taboada (particle astrophysics) and John Wise (cosmology). Please email applications to plaguna [at] gatech.edu. Complete applications must include CV, list of publications and statement of research interests. Please also arrange three letters of recommendation to be emailed to the same address. We will begin reviewing applications on December 1, 2012. The Georgia Institute of Technology, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11 Postdoctoral positions in gravitational-wave- physics and astronomy at ICTS, Bangalore, India -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/10/15/postdoctoral-positions-in-gravitati… Institution: Bangalore, India Deadline: Sat, Dec 01, 2012 Additional Information: http://www.icts.res.in/news/details/111/ Two postdoctoral fellowships are being offered at the Astrophysical Relativity group of the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS) in Bangalore, India. The fellowships are offered in the area of gravitational-wave- physics and astronomy, including analytical- and numerical relativity. Candidates are expected to have a PhD in Physics or Astrophysics with an excellent track record. Although PhDs in gravitational-wave physics, relativistic astrophysics, general relativity etc. are preferred, candidates from other areas with strong analytical and computational skills will also be considered. Two kinds of positions are offered: * Post Doctoral Fellow (3 years): Emoluments range from Rs 21,000-24,000 plus 30% housing allowance per month (before taxes), and a contingency grant of Rs 20,000 per annum. * Post Doctoral Visiting Scientist (2 years): Emoluments range from Rs 35,000-43,000 plus 30% housing allowance per month (before taxes). This position requires minimum 1 year of postdoctoral experience. Post doctoral fellows in scheme 1 can be considered for this position after a year. The Astrophysical Relativity group includes P. Ajith (permanent faculty), Bala Iyer, Tarun Souradeep and Rana Adhikari (adjunct faculty). K. G. Arun, Sascha Husa and Mark Hannam are visiting associates. Adjunct faculty members and visiting associates are expected to spend from several weeks to a few months every year at ICTS. Several undergraduate and graduate students are also expected to join the group in the next year. The group will have a strong involvement in the proposed LIGO-India project, the IndIGO consortium and the LIGO Scientific Collaboration. In addition, the group expects to develop close collaborations with the astrophysics- and gravitational-physics groups of the neighboring Indian Institute of Science and Raman Research Institute, in addition to other research groups of ICTS. The group is organizing a one-month long ICTS program in numerical relativity during June-July 2013. Such programs are expected to be organized regularly. In addition to a high-perform ance computer cluster that the Centre is in the process of purchasing, group members will have access to several large clusters in India and abroad. Interested candidates are requested send their CV, list of publications and a research proposal of not more than two pages by e-mail to gravity.postdocs[at]icts.res.in. Please also arrange at least three reference letters to be sent to the same e-mail. The nominal deadline is 1 December 2012; but applications will be considered until positions are filled. The nominal starting date of 1 September 2013 is negotiable. Informal queries may be addressed to ajith[at]caltech.edu. Download poster: http://tinyurl.com/ictspostdoc +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12 Postdoc position in GW data analysis at Rhodes University, South Africa ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/10/15/postdoc-position-in-gw-data-analysi… Institution: Grahamstown, South Africa Deadline: Fri, Nov 23, 2012 Position: Postdoctoral Fellowship Subject: Gravitational wave data analysis Location: Department of Mathematics, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa Period: Available from 1 January 2013 for 1 year, renewable Deadline: 23 November 2012, and thereafter until the position is filled The Department of Mathematics at Rhodes University has two Faculty members, Prof NT Bishop and Dr D Pollney, working in numerical relativity and particularly black hole mergers. We would like to expand the interests of the group to include other aspects of gravitational wave astronomy, and as a first step we are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in data analysis. The position is not for a specific project, and we are interested in candidates with experience in any aspect of gravitational wave data analysis. Rhodes University is a small university (just over 7 000 students), which emphasizes postgraduate training and research. It is located 60km from the coast, between Port Elizabeth and East London in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. While the main focus of this appointment will be data analysis related to the detection of gravitational waves by laser interferometric facilities, there would also be an opportunity in terms of pulsar timing measurements building on the University's strong involvement in the SKA project. Applications should preferably be in the form of a single PDF file attached to an email to Prof NT Bishop (n.bishop[AT]ru.ac.za) with a copy to Dr D Pollney (d.pollney[AT]ru.ac.za). Applications should include * Full CV * Contact details of three referees * A statement (about half a page) of the candidate's research interests and proposed research work during the Fellowship. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.13 Faculty position in Physics at the University of Chicago ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/10/14/faculty-position-in-physics-at-the-… Institution: Chicago, IL, USA Additional Information: https://academiccareers.uchicago.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDeta… The Department of Physics and the Enrico Fermi Institute at the University of Chicago invite applications for faculty positions in the areas of: a) experimental gravitational wave physics and particle astrophysics; b) experimental elementary particle physics. Candidates must have a doctoral degree in physics or a related field prior to appointment and are expected to contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching programs while engaging in forefront research. Appointments are expected to start in or after the fall of 2013. Applicants must apply through the University’s Academic Jobs website and upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae with list of publications, and a brief research statement. In addition, three recommendation letters are required as part of the application process. If applying for a position at more than one rank, separate applications are required. Consideration of applications will begin in the fall of 2012. a) For a position at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure track) in the field of experimental gravitational wave physics and particle astrophysics, please apply at: http://tinyurl.com/bua5x63 . To be considered for an Associate Professor position in this field, please apply at: http://tinyurl.com/bvmb9cy . b) For a position at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure track) in the field of experimental elementary particle physics, please apply at: http://tinyurl.com/c7l96y9 . To be considered for an Associate Professor position in this field, please apply at: http://tinyurl.com/clfjd6b . The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Included Benefits: Please see http://hrservices.uchicago.edu/benefits for full description of available benefits. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.14 Postdoctoral Position in Relativity at the University of Chicago --------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/10/14/postdoctoral-position-in-relativity… Institution: Chicago, IL, USA Deadline: Sat, Dec 01, 2012 Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Scholar appointment in the Relativity Group at the University of Chicago. The position is expected to start on or around September 2013. The UChicago Relativity Group consists of Daniel Holz, Robert Wald, and Robert Geroch (emeritus). Particular areas of interest include mathematical aspects of general relativity and the interplay of general relativity with astrophysics and cosmology, although applications from all subfields of relativity are welcome. To apply, please send your CV, publication list, and statement of research interests to relativityPD[AT]uchicago.edu. Please also arrange for three letters of reference to be emailed to the same address. To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by December 1, 2012. Priority will be given to those having received their Ph.D. in 2009 or later. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.15 Two postdoctoral positions in Quantum Gravity Theories at Fudan University ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/10/13/two-postdoctoral-positions-in-quant… Institution: Shanghai, China Deadline: Mon, Dec 31, 2012 The newly established "Classical and Quantum Gravity Group" (spacetime structure from small to large scales) at Fudan University (Shanghai, China) has several postdoctoral positions to fill as soon as possible. The group right now consists of two Faculty members, one postdoc and two students. We are looking for candidates with interest/experience in Quantum Gravity Theories. Priority will be given to expertise in: perturbative and non-perturbative quantum gravity, asymptotically safe quantum gravity, quantum field theory, but also candidates in extended/modified theories of gravity, Lorentz violating theories, string theory, supergravity, ADS/CFT correspondence, background independent quantum gravity, cosmology, classical and quantum black Holes will be considered as well. Preference may be given to candidates with no more than 2-3 years of postdoctoral experience. ABD (All But Dissertation) candidates are also encouraged to apply. The positions will start as soon as possible. The initial appointment is for 2 years, with the possibility of an extension for 1 year. Salary and benefits are negotiable. Interested candidates should send their CV, including contact details of 2-3 referees, and expected starting date, short statement of research interests and/or experience, and publication list by December 31 to lmodesto[AT]fudan.edu.cn. Please arrange also 2-3 recommendation letters to be sent separately to the same email address. If electronic submission is not possible, application materials may be sent via regular mail to: Prof. Leonardo Modesto Physics Department, Fudan University 220 Handan Road, Shanghai 200433, China Tel: +86 18721714036 (Mobile) Inquires can be sent to lmodesto[AT]fudan.edu.cn Review of applications will start immediately and shortlisted candidates will be contacted as soon as possible. The DEADLINE is December 31. Further details: FUDAN. Fudan University is located in Shanghai, one of the major cities in China, and it is one of the most selective and prestigious universities in China. THEORY CENTER: The "Classical and Quantum Gravity" group joins the effort of founding a new theoretical physics center at Fudan, led by Prof. Yong-Shi Wu, who holds a joint position as University Distinguished Professor at University of Utah in the U.S. and as a Specially Appointed Professor of Physics at Fudan. SALARY. The salary is negotiable and depends on the qualification of the candidate and it can be up to 150,000 CNY/year. Housing. Fudan can provide apartments of 50-80 square meters inside the campus at very convenient rental rates (about 300 CNY/month, roughly 40 EUR/month). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.16 Postdoctoral positions in Astroparticle Physics at SISSA, Trieste, Italy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/10/10/postdoctoral-positions-in-astropart… Institution: Trieste, Italy Deadline: Sun, Dec 02, 2012 The Astroparticle Physics group at the International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA/ISAS) in Trieste, Italy, invites applications for postdoctoral research positions to be filled in the Fall of 2013. The positions are for 2+1 years. Applications in the area of Cosmology, Gravitation Theory, Particle Astrophysics and Phenomenology, and Neutrino Physics will be considered. SISSA is a multidisciplinary PhD school, unique in Italy, pursuing research in the areas of physics, mathematics and neuroscience http://www.sissa.it and is part of a network of nearby scientific institutions in the Trieste area (ICTP, Trieste University and the Trieste Astronomical Observatory). The Astroparticle Physics Group currently consists of about 12 staff members, 5 postdocs and 15 graduate students with a broad spectrum of research topics. More information on the Astroparticle Physics group can be found here: http://www.sissa.it/app/. Applicants should register with academicjobsonline.org and then submit a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and a statement of research interests, and at least two letters of reference from senior physicists. The online application form for these posts can be found at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/2152 The selected candidates are expected to take part in the scientific activity of the group and to carry out their own independent research. There are no compulsory teaching duties. All of our scientific activity is carried out in English (as is the administrative support) and we provide local assistance for all members: a housing office, Italian classes, a nursery for children of SISSA members and a gym. Completed applications should be received no later than December 2nd, 2012. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.17 Tenure-track astrophysics position at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/10/04/tenure-track-astrophysics-position-… Institution: Chapel Hill, NC, USA Deadline: Mon, Dec 17, 2012 Additional Information: http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/8662 The Department of Physics and Astronomy invites applications for a tenure-track astrophysics position in theory, observation, and/or instrumentation. We seek candidates with post-doctoral experience whose work will address fundamental problems in cosmology or astrophysics in collaboration with our strong groups in multi-wavelength observational astronomy, computational astrophysics and gravity, high-energy and cosmology theory, and neutrino and nuclear astrophysics. UNC-Chapel Hill has 60 nights guaranteed annually on the high-performance 4.1-m SOAR telescope atop Cerro Pachon, Chile, and operates a state-of-the-art remote observing center. We are also a partner with guaranteed nights on the 11-m SALT telescope operating in South Africa, and run a network of robotic telescopes (the PROMPT rapid response array in Chile and Skynet globally). Our instrumentation labs built SOAR's high-throughput facility spectrograph and are working on several other SOAR and large telescope inst rument projects. Campus computing clusters total more than 10,000 cores and support advanced visualization capabilities. The Chapel Hill area is a dynamic R&D and entrepreneurial environment including Research Triangle Park, Duke University, and NC State University. It is also only a few hours drive from NRAO Charlottesville and Green Bank. Applicants must apply online at: http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/8662 and upload their cover letter, CV, publication list, and separate research and teaching statements. The application review will begin on Monday December 17,2012. Applicants must also arrange for four letters of recommendation to be sent to astrosearch2012[AT]listserv.unc.edu for attention of Gerald Cecil. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.18 Center for Relativistic Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowship - Georgia Tech -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/10/01/center-for-relativistic-astrophysic… Institution: Atlanta, GA, USA Deadline: Sat, Dec 01, 2012 Additional Information: http://www.cra.gatech.edu Center for Relativistic Astrophysics (CRA) Postdoctoral Fellowship - Georgia Institute of Technology The CRA invites applications for the CRA Postdoctoral Fellowship, which will be awarded to an outstanding scientist in cosmology, high-energy astrophysics, particle astrophysics, or gravitational astrophysics. In addition to highly competitive benefits and salary, the CRA Fellow will receive support for travel, page charges, and access to a 2266-node computer cluster dedicated to astrophysics. The appointment will initially be for two years, renewable for a third year subject to availability of funds and satisfactory progress. Current research interests at the CRA include the formation of the first stars and galaxies, gravitational waves, accretion physics, the intercluster medium, galaxy and black hole evolution, pulsars, numerical relativity and gamma-ray bursts. Observational and experimental efforts include NuSTAR, HAWC, VERITAS, IceCube, LSST, and CTA. The CRA faculty are David Ballantyne, Tamara Bogdanovic, Pablo Laguna (director), Nepomuk Otte, Deirdre Shoemaker, Ignacio Taboada and John Wise. For more information visit http://www.cra.gatech.edu. Complete applications must include (1) a CV including a list of publications, (2) a maximum 2 page statement of research interests, and (3) three letters of recommendation sent directly to the CRA. Only e-mail applications will be accepted. The email should include the names of reference letter writers and the requested material included as PDF attachments. Inquires and application materials should be sent to cra[at]mail.gatech.edu. We will begin reviewing applications on December 1, 2012. The expected starting date of the position is September 2013. The Georgia Institute of Technology, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.19 Postdoc in Fundamental Gravitational Theory at Penn State -------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/10/01/post-doc-in-fundamental-gravitation… Institution: University Park, PA, USA Deadline: Sat, Dec 15, 2012 Additional Information: http://www.gravity.psu.edu/ The Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos expects openings for post-doctoral positions starting fall 2013 in the areas of general relativity, cosmology and quantum gravity. The initial appointment will be for one year and is expected to be renewed for another year subject to satisfactory progress and availability of funds. In exceptional cases it has been renewed also for a third year. The gravitational theory group faculty consists of Abhay Ashtekar, Martin Bojowald, Murat Gunaydin, Radu Roiban and Sarah Shandera. In addition Professors Roger Penrose, Jerzy Lewandowski, Alejandro Corichi and Stephon Alexander hold visiting appointments at the Institute. Successful candidates will be encouraged to interact also with mathematicians in the Center for Fundamental Theory and with members of the Center for Theoretical and Observational Cosmology. During the current academic year, the Institute will have approximately 20 post-docs (including Drs. Thomas Cailleteau, Marco Chiodaroli, Marc Gailler, William Nelson, Yakov Nieman, Sohyun Park, and Gabriel Santiago in Fundamental Theory). For further information on the Institute, see http://www.gravity.psu.edu/ Current areas of research include loop quantum gravity, mathematical, conceptual as well as phenomenological issues in cosmology, black hole dynamics, interface of analytical and numerical quantum gravity, supergravity and gravitational aspects of string theory and non-commutative geometry. In particular, ideas from loop quantum gravity are being applied to extend the cosmological perturbation theory to the Planck regime, analysis of singularity resolution due to quantum geometry, supergravity and the issue of information loss. More generally, the Institute provides a rare forum for stimulating exchanges of ideas between different approaches to quantum gravity and between theoretical and observational cosmologists. Interested candidates should send a CV, a publication list and a statement of research interests/plans and arrange to have three recommendation letters sent directly to: Mrs. Randi Neshteruk IGC Post-Doc Applications, The Pennsylvania State University 104 Davey Lab #258 University Park, PA 16802-6300, USA E-mail applications and letters of reference are preferred provided the material is included as PDF file attachments. They should be sent to igc-applications[AT]gravity.psu.edu The deadline for receipt of all application material is December 15, 2012. Penn State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer ================================================================= 3. News ================================================================= 3.1 Living Reviews in Relativity: "The Kerr/CFT Correspondence and its Extensions" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/10/23/living-reviews-in-relativity-the-ke… Additional Information: http://www.livingreviews.org/lrr-2012-11 Living Reviews in Relativity has published a new review article on "The Kerr/CFT Correspondence and its Extensions" by Geoffrey Compère on 22 October 2012. Please find the abstract and further details below. NEW: Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/livrev_lrr PUB.NO. lrr-2012-11 Compère, Geoffrey "The Kerr/CFT Correspondence and its Extensions" ACCEPTED: 2012-06-13 PUBLISHED: 2012-10-22 FULL ARTICLE AT: http://www.livingreviews.org/lrr-2012-11 ABSTRACT: We present a first-principles derivation of the main results of the Kerr/CFT correspondence and its extensions using only tools from gravity and quantum field theory, filling a few gaps in the literature when necessary. Firstly, we review properties of extremal black holes that imply, according to semi-classical quantization rules, that their near-horizon quantum states form a centrally-extended representation of the one-dimensional conformal group. This motivates the conjecture that the extremal Kerr and Reissner--Nordstr\"om black holes are dual to the chiral limit of a two-dimensional conformal field theory. We also motivate the existence of a $SL(2,\mathbb Z)$ family of two-dimensional conformal field theories which describe in their chiral limit the extremal Kerr--Newman black hole. We present generalizations in anti-de Sitter spacetime and discuss other matter coupling and higher derivative corrections. Secondly, we show how a near-chiral limit of these CFTs reproduces the dynamics of near-superradiant probes around near-extremal black holes in the semi-classical limit. Thirdly, we review how the hidden conformal symmetries of asymptotically flat black holes away from extremality combined with their properties at extremality allow for a microscopic accounting of the entropy of non-extremal asymptotically flat rotating or charged black holes. We conclude with a list of open problems. UPCOMING ARTICLES AT: http://relativity.livingreviews.org/Articles/upcoming.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2 New CQG focus issue: Relativistic quantum information --------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/10/18/new-cqg-focus-issue-relativistic-qu… Additional Information: http://bit.ly/SYgzJU Dear Colleagues, I am very pleased to bring you this special focus issue on ‘Relativistic Quantum Information ( http://bit.ly/SYgzJU )’ guest edited by R B Mann and T C Ralph. This focus issue provides a sample of the state of the art in research in RQI. Some of the articles in this issue review the subject while others provide interesting new results that will stimulate further research. The recent award of the 2012 Nobel Prize in Physics to Serge Haroche and David J. Wineland for ground-breaking experimental methods that enable measuring and manipulation of individual quantum systems is indicative of the current high level of interest in quantum information; understanding and exploiting the role of relativity is the next frontier. RQI is beginning to enter the stage at which actual experiments can be contemplated. Some of the articles appearing in this issue discuss some of these exciting new developments. I hope that you will find this focus issue of particular interest and encourage you to share & circulate this with your colleagues and peers. I hope that you will publish your next paper with CQG ( http://bit.ly/Wut54Y ) and I look forward to working with you soon. Best wishes, Adam Day Publisher Classical and Quantum Gravity iopscience.org/cqg ( http://iopscience.iop.org/0264-9381 ) cqg(a)iop.org P.S. You may be interested in reading about one of the focus issue’s articles in New Scientist ( http://j.mp/QPTWoG ), Discovery ( http://bit.ly/V4uDis ) and Wired ( http://bit.ly/PzYVNj ). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3 LIGO magazine ----------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/10/11/ligo-magazine/ Additional Information: http://www.ligo.org/magazine/ The US-based Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) is supported by an international group of more than 800 scientists from about 80 institutions, the LIGO Scientific Collaboration (LSC, http://www.ligo.org) Following the examples of other large science projects we decided to create the LIGO Magazine, a regular publication to exchange information, news and stories from and with the LSC community. The inaugural issue is now available, with more than 30 pages of entertaining stories and fascinating photos from the installation of the Advanced LIGO detectors. We believe that the magazine is also a good way to find out more about LIGO and the gravitational wave community, and to satisfy your general interest in science and technology. Therefore the magazine is available as a free download (pdf file) at: http://www.ligo.org/magazine/ We hope you find it inspiring and entertaining. Let us know what you think and do tell your friends and colleagues by forwarding this link to them. Gabriela Gonzalez, gonzalez[AT]lsu.edu (LSC spokesperson) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4 Deadline extension to 15 Nov 2012 for Jurgen Ehlers Thesis Prize and Bergman-Wheeler Thesis Prize ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/10/09/deadline-extension-to-15-nov-2012-f… Additional Information: http://www.isgrg.org/ Dear Colleagues, The deadlines for submission of nomination for the Jürgen Ehlers Thesis Prize for an outstanding Ph.D. thesis in mathematical and numerical relativity and the Bergman-Wheeler Thesis Prize for a outstanding Ph.D. thesis in the broad area of quantum gravity have been extended to 15 November 2012. Additional information on the prizes and directions for submission of nominations may be found at http://www.isgrg.org/ehlersprize.php and http://www.isgrg.org/bergwheelprize.php. For both prizes, the nominator must be a member of the International Society on General Relativity and Gravitation (ISGRG) and can make at most one nomination. The nominee need not be a member of the Society but the official defense must have taken place between September 1, 2009 and August 31, 2012. Please direct any questions regarding ISGRG membership to me. Sincerely, Beverly K. Berger Secretary, ISGRG beverlyberger[AT]me.com +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.5 Ecole Internationale d'Astrophysique Daniel Chalonge: The Chalonge Medal 2012 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/10/03/ecole-internationale-dastrophysique… Additional Information: http:// http://chalonge.obspm.fr Ecole Internationale d'Astrophysique Daniel Chalonge The Daniel Chalonge Medal 2012 has been awarded to Professor Brian SCHMIDT The International Astrophysics School Daniel Chalonge has awarded the Daniel Chalonge Medal 2012 to Professor Brian P. Schmidt, Nobel Laureate of physics 2011 for his outstanding contribution to the discovery of the present accelerated expansion of the Universe, deeply discussed in the framework of the Chalonge School. Brian Schmidt was lecturer in several courses of the School, and from the very beginning in the discovery of the acceleration of the Universe, which motivated the realization of very important projects in cosmology and the training and formation of young physicists and astrophysicists over the world. The medal was presented to Brian Schmidt during the Open Session of the 16th Paris Cosmology Colloquium 2012 at the Observatoire de Paris HQ (historic Perrault building) in the Cassini Hall, on the meridian of Paris, which was attended by about hundred participants from the world over, among them four laureates of the Chalonge Medal: John Mather and George Smoot, Nobel laureates of physics, Anthony Lasenby and Peter Biermann. The Chalonge Medal, coined exclusively for the Chalonge School by the prestigious Hotel de la Monnaie de Paris (the French Mint), is a surprise award and only nine Chalonge medals have been awarded in the 21 year school history.The list of the awarded Chalonge Medals is the following: 1991:Subramanyan Chandrasekhar, Nobel prize of physics. 1992: Bruno Pontecorvo. 2006: George Smoot, Nobel prize of physics. 2007: Carlos Frenk. 2008: Anthony Lasenby. 2008: Bernard Sadoulet. 2009: Peter Biermann. 2011: John Mather, Nobel prize of physics. 2012: Brian Schmidt, Nobel prize of Physics. With the Chalonge Medal, the International School of Astrophysics Daniel Chalonge confirms its great appreciation to Dr. Brian Schmidt and his huge contribution to the construction of the Standard Model of the Universe, at the center of the Chalonge School programmes. This recognizes the outstanding scientific value and impact of the discovery of the dark energy component, compatible with the cosmological constant, which constitutes about three quarters of the content of the Universe. See the announcement, full history, photo gallery and links at: http://chalonge.obspm.fr http://chalonge.obspm.fr/Medal_Chalonge2012.pdf http://chalonge.obspm.fr/Archives_Daniel_Chalonge.html http://www.planetastronomy.com/special/2012-special/27jul/chalonge-cosmo.htm With compliments and kind regards Norma G. Sanchez, Hector J.de Vega Ecole Chalonge chalonge.ecole[at]obspm.fr http://chalonge.obspm.fr +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.6 Gravitational waves - Publication of a new review paper ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/10/03/gravitational-waves-publication-of-… Additional Information: http://www.sif.it/riviste/ncr/econtents/2012/035/08 M. Cerdonio, G. Losurdo - Rivista del Nuovo Cimento, 35, 389, 2012 "The purpose of this review is to give an outlook on the initial crop of GW observations, on their impact in fundamental physics, in relativistic astrophysics and in cosmology, and give also an updated view of the methods and technologies, which are making possible the historical achievement of opening the era of GW astronomy." (From the abstract) "The review paper “Gravitational waves from discovery to astronomy” by M. Cerdonio and G. Losurdo is a remarkable piece of scientific work (…) Starting from first principles, the physics and technology involved in the contemporary search for gravitational wave is well described. In particular, some key physics issues, usually overlooked in other reviews, are here nicely analyzed. The perspectives of the field are clearly illustrated." (From the referee's report)

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################################################################# Table of Contents ################################################################# 1. Conferences 1.1 The Time Machine Factory, Turin, Italy (final circ.) 1.2 Workshop on holographic applications, out-of-equilibrium phenomena, gravity and analogue gravity, Paris 1.3 3rd Iberian Gravitational-Wave Meeting, in Valencia, Spain 1.4 GR20 and Amaldi10 in Warsaw, Poland 1.5 Equations of Motion in Relativistic Gravity, at Bad Honnef 1.6 V Black Holes Workshop in Lisbon (2nd circ.) 2. Jobs 2.1 Faculty position in Theoretical Astrophysics/Nuclear Astrophysics at Indiana University 2.2 Postdoc Positions in Numerical Relativity, Computational Relativistic Astrophysics, and Gravitational-Wave Science, Caltech 2.3 CIFAR Cosmology and Gravity Postdoctoral Fellowship (Canada) 2.4 Department Head, School of Mathematical Sciences, Rochester Institute of Technology 2.5 Faculty position at CITA 2.6 CITA National Fellowships 2.7 CITA Postdoctoral Fellowships and Senior Research Associates 2.8 Postdoc and PhD studentship in Gravitational Wave Astrophysics at Nijmegen, NL 2.9 Postdoctoral positions at the Rochester Institute of Technology 2.10 Associate or full professor position in Applied Math at Waterloo 2.11 Postdoctoral Position at the University of Mississippi 2.12 Lecturer in Applied Mathematics at Southampton 3. News 3.1 Death of Alberto Lobo 3.2 Reminder to nominate Fellows of the GRG Society - Deadline 31 Dec 2012 3.3 Death of Leonid Grishchuk 3.4 "Relativistic Figures of Equilibrium", now in paperback edition (CUP) 3.5 New book: "Black Holes in Higher Dimensions", edited by Gary Horowitz 3.6 Living Reviews in Relativity: "Modified Newtonian Dynamics (MOND)" 3.7 GGR Membership ================================================================= 1. Conferences ================================================================= 1.1 The Time Machine Factory, Turin, Italy (final circ.) -------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/09/28/the-time-machine-factory-final-anno… Starting Sun, Oct 14, 2012 to Fri, Oct 19, 2012 Location: Turin, Italy Additional Information: http://timemachine.polito.it/ This is the final announcement of the conference “The Time Machine Factory”, that will be held in Torino (Italy), from October 14 to 19, 2012, and is organized by INAF-Osservatorio Astrofisico of Torino, Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica and Politecnico di Torino. The Conference Program is available at http://tinyurl.com/TM2012Program. On behalf of the SOC, SOC Chairs, Mariateresa Crosta Marco Gramegna Matteo Luca Ruggiero SCIENTIFIC RATIONALE The conference focuses on causality and nonlocality in physics, with emphasis on its implications with time machines. In particular these issues will be dealt with from the viewpoints of General Relativity and Quantum Mechanics. The topological nature of spacetime in the framework of Quantum Mechanics suggests that both causality and locality need to be analyzed at a fundamental level, also by allowing the existence of entities that are more elementary than the spatial dimensions of everyday’s life. The interplay of these entities influences the very nature of time, and their dynamics could lead to understand the emergence of the arrow of time. Focusing on these issues would help to understand the ultimate nature of time, its role in fundamental physics and in the formation of the Universe, thus allowing for a better comprehension of its large scale structure, with apparent implications on the astronomical reference systems. INFORMATION Information about the conference, such as scientific program, venue, travel, accommodation, events and social activities, important deadlines and so on, are available at the web page http://timemachine.polito.it REGISTRATION *Participants Regular Registration, from June 2 to October 14, 350 euro. Registration fee includes registration kits, coffee breaks and conference dinner, as well as access to all satellite events. *Accompanying persons Regular registration, from June 2 to October 14, 150 euro. This fee includes only visitor registration kits, conference dinner, and access to all satellite events. *Students Students Registration Fee, up to October 14, 150 euro More information at the webpage http://tinyurl.com/TM2012reg SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Mariateresa Crosta (chair, INAF,OATo); Marco Gramegna (co-chair, INRIM); Matteo Luca Ruggiero (co-chair, Politecnico di Torino, INFN); Orfeu Bertolami (Dep. Physics and Astronomy - Univ. Porto); Donato Bini (Ist. M. Picone - CNR, ICRA, INFN); Salvatore Capozziello (Dep. Phys. Sciences - Univ. Napoli, INFN); Mauro Francaviglia (President of SIGRAV, Dep. Mathematics - Univ. Torino); Sandro Coriasco (Dep. Mathematics - Univ. Torino); Fernando de Felice (Dep. Physics - Univ. Padova); Marco Genovese (INRIM); Robert T. Janzen (Villanova University, ICRA); Christophe Leponcin-Lafitte (SYRTE, Obs. de Paris); Oldrich Semerak (Inst. Th. Physics - Charles University, Prague); Angelo Tartaglia (DISAT - Politecnico di Torino, INFN). LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Monica Capone (Dep. Mathematics - Univ. Torino, INFN); Tullia Carriero (INAF,OATo); Sandro Coriasco (Dep. Mathematics - Univ. Torino); Mariateresa Crosta (INAF,OATo); Ummi Abbas (INAF, OATo); Stefano Bertone (INAF, OATo; SYRTE, Obs. de Paris); Marco Gramegna (INRIM); Paolo Traina (INRIM); Matteo Luca Ruggiero (DISAT - Politecnico di Torino, INFN); Enzo Obiso (PHOS). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2 Workshop on holographic applications, out-of-equilibrium phenomena, gravity and analogue gravity, Paris ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/09/25/workshop-on-holographic-application… Starting Mon, Oct 29, 2012 to Wed, Oct 31, 2012 Location: Paris, France Additional Information: http://www.cpht.polytechnique.fr/spip.php?article547 In the framework of a collaborative program on holographic applications, out-of-equilibrium phenomena, gravity & analogue gravity, we organize a 3-day workshop in Paris, from October 29 to October 31. We plan a few 75-min pedagogical talks per day aiming at covering some aspects of the above fields and creating a good synergy among the participants. Participation is free, registration is recommended. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3 3rd Iberian Gravitational-Wave Meeting, in Valencia, Spain -------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/09/13/3rd-iberian-gravitational-wave-meet… Starting Wed, Mar 20, 2013 to Fri, Mar 22, 2013 Location: Valencia, Spain Additional Information: http://congresos.adeit-uv.es/congresos/ficha.en.html?cc=159 Dear Colleagues, it is a pleasure to announce that the 3rd Iberian Gravitational-Wave Meeting will be organized by the Relativistic Astrophysics Group of the Universitat de València (Spain). Following the format of the previous meetings we plan to organize a 3-day meeting starting on March 20th and ending on March 22th, 2013. The style of the meeting will be informal, with significant time for discussions, and there will be no registration fee. Please visit the meeting's website for further information on registration, paper submission, accommodation, venue of the meeting, etc: http://congresos.adeit-uv.es/congresos/ficha.en.html?cc=159 The idea of the meeting is to bring together researchers with interest in the development of Gravitational Wave Astronomy, including researchers from related areas of Astrophysics, Cosmology, and Fundamental Physics. Please, feel free to send this announcement to scientists that may be interested in attending. Looking forward to seeing you in Valencia next March. The organizing committee: Pablo Cerda-Duran Jose A. Font Michael Gabler Jose M. Ibanez Martin Obergaulinger +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4 GR20 and Amaldi10 in Warsaw, Poland --------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/09/07/the-20th-international-conference-o… Starting Sun, Jul 07, 2013 to Sat, Jul 13, 2013 Location: Warsaw, Poland Additional Information: http://gr20-amaldi10.edu.pl/ Dear Relativists, it is a great pleasure to invite you to the 20th International Conference on General Relativity and Gravitation (GR20) and the 10th Amaldi Conference on Gravitational Waves (Amaldi10) which takes place from 7th - 13th July 2013 at Uniwersytet Warszawski, Warsaw, Poland. http://gr20-amaldi10.edu.pl/ GR20 is the latest in the series of triennial international conferences held under the auspices of the International Society on General Relativity and Gravitation. This conference series constitutes the principal international meetings for scientists working in all the areas of relativity and gravitation. The Amaldi conferences are held under the auspices of the Gravitational Wave International Committee. Since 1997, they have been held every two years and are regarded as the most important international conferences for the gravitational wave detection community. This time, in Warsaw, GR20 and Amaldi10 are organized as a joint event. The program of the conference, among many topics, includes: Planck Results, Dark Energy, Formation of the Trapped Surfaces, Dynamics of Asymptotically AdS spacetimes, Gravity and Condensed Matter Correspondence, Numerical Relativity and Its Applications to Astrophysics and High Energy Physics, Neutron Stars, Formation of Supermassive Black Holes, Modified Gravity as Alternatives to Dark Energy or Dark Matter, Cold Atoms for Equivalence Principle Tests and GW Detection, Quantum Fields in Curved Space-time, Higher-Dimensional Spacetimes, Loop Quantum Gravity, Strings and Branes. The conference venue is part of the prestigious historical Main Campus of the University, located in the touristic center of Warsaw, by the Royal Route. This puts it within walking distance of the Old Town, the Kings Castle and other anchor tourist attractions of the city of Fryderyk Chopin and Maria Sklodowska-Curie. We are planing to begin the reistration in mid October. We look forward to welcoming you to Warsaw 2013! Bala Iyer - Chair, GR20 Scientific Organizing Committee Sheila Rowan - Chair, Amaldi 10 Scientific Organizing Committee Jerzy Lewandowski - Chair, GR20/ Amaldi10 Local Organizing Committee, President, Polish Society on Relativity http://www.fuw.edu.pl/~potor/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5 Equations of Motion in Relativistic Gravity, at Bad Honnef -------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/09/06/equations-of-motion-in-relativistic… Starting Sun, Feb 17, 2013 to Sat, Feb 23, 2013 Location: Bad Honnef, Germany Additional Information: http://puetzfeld.org/eom2013.html The scientific focus of the seminar will be on the equations of motion in General Relativity and in alternative gravity theories. In particular on the motion of extended test bodies, self-force calculations, the motion of self-gravitating/heavy bodies, as well as test bodies with microstructure. Different approximations methods linked to the derivation of the equations of motion (e.g. multipolar, post-Newtonian, and post-Minkowskian techniques) will be covered. Furthermore, there will be an overview of current and future observations (gravitational waves, pulsars, celestial mechanics, astrometry, satellite experiments). This 524. WE-Heraeus-Seminar will take place at the Physikzentrum, Bad Honnef, Germany. More details and contact information can be found on the seminar webpage, http://puetzfeld.org/eom2013.html. We particularly encourage students and young researchers to participate in this seminar. There are no conference fees. The living expenses (overnight costs and meals) for all selected participants will be covered by the WE-Heraeus foundation. Since the number of participants to this seminar is limited we encourage early registrations (registration deadline: 15 November 2012). This seminar is organized by D. Puetzfeld (ZARM, U Bremen), C. Laemmerzahl (ZARM, U Bremen), B.F. Schutz (AEI, Potsdam), and is generously funded by the WE-Heraeus-Foundation. In case you need assistance or have questions regarding the seminar please contact: Dirk Puetzfeld ZARM University of Bremen Am Fallturm 28359 Bremen, Germany Email: eom2013[AT]puetzfeld.org +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6 V Black Holes Workshop in Lisbon (2nd circ.) --------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/09/05/v-black-holes-worksh%e2%80%8bop-in-… Starting Mon, Dec 17, 2012 to Tue, Dec 18, 2012 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Additional Information: http://blackholes.ist.utl.pt/blackholes5/ The fifth Black Holes Workshop will take place on 17-18 December 2012 in Lisbon, Portugal. The focus of the meeting will be on gravitational physics, with special emphasis on black hole physics. We remind that the deadline for registration and abstract submission is October 15. More details can be found in the official webpage, http://blackholes.ist.utl.pt/blackholes5/. We look forward to seeing you in Lisbon. ================================================================= 2. Jobs ================================================================= 2.1 Faculty position in Theoretical Astrophysics/Nuclear Astrophysics at Indiana University -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/09/28/faculty-position-in-theoretical-ast… Institution: Bloomington, IN, USA Deadline: Tue, Jan 15, 2013 Additional Information: http://physics.indiana.edu The Department of Physics at Indiana University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in theoretical astrophysics, cosmology, or nuclear astrophysics starting in the fall of 2013. We are interested in excellent candidates in several areas including neutrino astrophysics, gravitational wave astrophysics, supernova and neutron star merger simulations, gamma ray astronomy, dark matter, baryogenesis, nucleosynthesis, and properties of dense matter and neutron stars. The successful candidate will join astrophysics colleagues in both the Physics and Astronomy Departments at Indiana University and interact with very strong research groups in several related areas including neutrino physics, fundamental symmetries, high-energy physics, and nuclear physics. The candidate must have a Ph.D in physics or astrophysics and some postdoctoral experience. A commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level is essential. Candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae including a list of publications, statement of research, and a statement of teaching, and arrange for a minimum of three letters of reference. Applications should be submitted through the application portal located at http://indiana.peopleadmin.com. For questions please contact the Physics Department at 812-855-1247. Applications received by January 15, 2013 will be given full consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Further information about the IU Physics Department can be found at http://physics.indiana.edu. Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer strongly committed to excellence through diversity. Applications from women and minorities are especially encouraged. The University is responsive to the needs of dual-career families. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2 Postdoc Positions in Numerical Relativity, Computational Relativistic Astrophysics, and Gravitational-Wave Science, Caltech ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/09/26/caltech-postdoc-positions-in-numeri… Institution: Pasadena, CA, USA Deadline: Sat, Dec 01, 2012 Caltech Postdoc Positions in Numerical Relativity, Computational Relativistic Astrophysics, and Gravitational-Wave Science The California Institute of Technology invites applications for postdoctoral and senior postdoctoral appointments in theoretical aspects of gravitational-wave science. These positions are for researchers in any of the three focus areas of our group: 1) NUMERICAL RELATIVITY and COMPUTATIONAL RELATIVISTIC ASTROPHYSICS [Christian Ott, Mark Scheel, Bela Szilagyi, Christian Reisswig, Luke Roberts, Nick Taylor, Ernazar Abdikamalov, Roland Haas, Phillip Moesta, Tony Piro, Anil Zenginoglu, and grad students], including a strong collaboration with the Cornell group led by Saul Teukolsky and Larry Kidder. Systems and phenomena studied include compact binaries (BH/BH, NS/BH, NS/NS) as well as stellar collapse and supernova explosions. 2) GRAVITATIONAL-WAVE SOURCE ANALYSIS, DATA ANALYSIS, AND ASTROPHYSICS [Yanbei Chen, Christian Ott, Sterl Phinney, Kip Thorne, and grad students]. This effort has close ties to the Caltech theoretical astrophysics and observational astronomy programs, to the Caltech numerical relativity group, to the LIGO Laboratory, and to the JPL gravitational-wave group of Curt Cutler, Tom Prince, Massimo Tinto, Michele Vallisneri, John Armstrong, Frank Estabrook and postdocs Chad Galley, and Samaya Nissanke. 3) GRAVITATIONAL-WAVE DETECTORS [Yanbei Chen, Kip Thorne, Haixing Miao, and grad students.] This involves the application of quantum measurement and quantum control theory to advanced gravitational-wave detectors, as well as the formulation of experimental tests of quantum mechanics that can be performed on these detectors. This research is carried out in collaboration or interaction with members of the LIGO Lab, and other Caltech research groups, including those led by H. Jeff Kimble and Michael Roukes, and the Caltech Institute for Quantum Information and Matter (IQIM, an NSF Physics Frontier Center), http://www.iqim.caltech.edu, and the Moscow University research group of Vladimir Braginsky, Farid Khalili, Sergei Vyatchanin, Stefan Danilishin and Sergey Strigin. These three research programs are embedded in Caltech's TAPIR group (Theoretical Astrophysics Including Relativity), http://www.tapir.caltech.edu and are associated with the Caltech/JPL Association for Gravitational Wave Research, http://www.its.caltech.edu/~cajagwr/. By a single application one can be considered for Caltech's Prize Postdoctoral Fellowships in Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics, including Relativity [see http://www.pma.caltech.edu/GSR/fellowtheory.html] and for regular postdoctoral and senior postdoctoral positions. The application deadline is December 1, though late applications will continue to be considered until all positions are filled. PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATIONS VIA THE WEB at the following website, until that website closes: http://www.beatricia.caltech.edu/astro-theoretical/apply.html Under Research Interests, please choose the button "Gravitational Physics" or "Astrophysics" Later applications should be sent to JoAnn Boyd, joann[AT]tapir.caltech.edu. Application materials should include curriculum vitae with email address and with citizenship indicated, bibliography of publications (with refereed articles identified), web locations of manuscripts not yet published, and a description of the desired research directions. Please ensure that at least three letters of recommendation are provided by the writers via the web at http://www.eas.caltech.edu/search/theo-astro/references before the website closes, or to joann[AT]tapir.caltech.edu afterwards. Caltech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Veterans, and Disabled Persons are encouraged to apply. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3 CIFAR Cosmology and Gravity Postdoctoral Fellowship (Canada) ---------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/09/24/cifar-cosmology-gravity-postdoctora… Institution: one of several Canadian Universities Deadline: Fri, Nov 30, 2012 Additional Information: http://www.cifar.ca/JFA The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research brings together top international researchers to tackle many of the most interesting and pressing questions of our time. Our Junior Fellow Academy offers gifted, early career researchers the unique opportunity to participate in CIFAR’s global research network and to closely collaborate, and be mentored by, some of Canada's and the world’s best researchers. Junior Fellows take part in one of CIFAR's innovative research programs, where researchers meet regularly to establish new frameworks for thinking about the world with the potential to improve human health and the environment, transform technology, build strong societies, understand human culture and even chart the universe. To enhance leadership skills within an interdisciplinary network of peers, CIFAR also brings together Junior Fellows from all twelve programs for separate Academy meetings. CIFAR's Cosmology and Gravity Program is seeking an outstanding postdoctoral researcher to fill a Junior Fellowship position beginning in or after July 2013. The Junior Fellowship will be held in conjunction with a university postdoctoral appointment supervised by one or more program Fellows or Scholars. The position is tenable at any of the Canadian institutions where Fellows or Scholars of the Program are based. A list of eligible supervisors is provided below. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the program member(s) they wish to work with prior to submitting an application. Topics: The Cosmology and Gravity Program studies a wide range of topics spanning five major areas of research: physical cosmology, early universe physics, high energy astrophysics, gravitational astrophysics and numerical relativity, and particle astrophysics. Who should apply: Individuals who have completed or will complete their PhD no more than three years prior to the anticipated Fellowship starting date are eligible to apply. The successful candidate will have an exceptional record of accomplishment, excellent communication skills, and strong potential to collaborate with program members. The candidate will also be interested in exploring the contributions of research to society in collaboration with their peers from other CIFAR programs. Duration: Junior Fellows become members of the Junior Fellow Academy for a period of five years. The first two years are fully funded by CIFAR. Candidates may be able to negotiate for an additional year of salary and/or research support from their designated supervisor. For the last three years of the Junior Fellowship, CIFAR covers the cost to attend Academy meetings. Value: CIFAR provides $70,000 CDN/year for salary and benefits, plus $5,000 CDN/year for research support, for two years. However, candidates may be able to negotiate for a salary and/or research support top-up from their designated supervisor. How to Apply: Applications will be submitted through an online application system to be launched on October 1, 2012. Instructions are posted at www.cifar.ca/JFA. The application deadline for the Cosmology & Gravity Junior Fellowship is November 30, 2012. Visit the website today for more information about CIFAR and its Junior Fellow Academy. CIFAR is strongly committed to diversity within its community, and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4 Department Head, School of Mathematical Sciences, Rochester Institute of Technology --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/09/22/department-head-school-of-mathemati… Institution: Rochester, NY, USA Deadline: Mon, Dec 31, 2012 Additional Information: http://careers.insidehighered.com/rochester-institute-technology/department… The Rochester Institute of Technology invites applications for the position of Head of the School of Mathematical Sciences (SMS). As the chief academic, fiscal, and administrative officer of the School, the Head provides leadership, advocacy, oversight, and management. To be considered, an applicant must have a Ph.D., a record of publications and external grants, and qualifications consistent with the rank of tenured full professor. Preference will be given to candidates who have served as department chairpersons or who have had other administrative experience. Applicants should have scholarly expertise in applied mathematics, computational science, mathematical biology, or discrete mathematics. Candidates should be able to attract and retain top-tier faculty members; to obtain external funding; to promote research; and to maintain the SMS service mission of educating RIT students. The Head of SMS is responsible for maintaining the School’s well-established undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate research program, for guiding junior faculty members toward tenure, for supporting the Center of Applied and Computational Mathematics and the Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation, and for promoting publication and grant writing. The Head will also be responsible for helping to develop the School’s new Ph.D. program in Modeling and Computation, and for overseeing this program when it is in place. We seek an individual who is committed to the principles expressed in RIT’s core values, honor code, and statement of diversity. Required Minimum Qualifications • A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in the mathematical sciences or in a related field • Achievements consistent with the rank of tenured full professor • Leadership and administrative experience • A commitment to undergraduate and graduate education • Teaching experience at the collegiate level • A record of peer-reviewed publications • A record of externally funded research • A record of fostering interdisciplinary research • Experience in fostering growth of a research program • Research and teaching interests that align with focus areas of the SMS • The ability to contribute to the university’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences Required Minimum Education Level: PhD Required Application Documents Curriculum Vitae or Resume Cover Letter Statement of Diversity Contribution List of References How To Apply Refers to Previous Requisition IRC60477. Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu. Please submit your cover letter addressing the listed qualifications; a vita; a contribution to diversity statement; and the names, addresses and phone numbers for three references. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5 Faculty position at CITA ---------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/09/19/faculty-position-at-cita/ Institution: Toronto, Canada Deadline: Sat, Dec 01, 2012 Additional Information: http://www.cita.utoronto.ca The Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics (CITA), a national centre for theoretical astrophysics hosted by the University of Toronto, invites applications for a tenure-stream faculty position, to commence July 1, 2013. The search is open to candidates at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Applicants from any area of theoretical astrophysics, cosmology and early universe physics are encouraged to apply; we seek candidates with exceptionally strong and internationally recognized research records, and outstanding promise of future research accomplishments. Additional selection criteria include demonstrated excellence in teaching, in particular working with research fellows, graduate and undergraduate students, and to assume a leadership role in administering CITA’s active postdoctoral and visitor programs. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in research and have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. CITA is an institute within the Faculty of Arts and Science, University of Toronto. The present complement of research staff includes six faculty and over 25 research fellows. The unique research environment at CITA is enhanced by close ties to the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, the Dunlap Institute, the Department of Physics, and the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research Cosmology and Gravity Program. We encourage applicants to apply online at http://www.cita.utoronto.ca/faculty-search. All enquiries should be sent to citadmin[AT]cita.utoronto.ca using the subject line “Faculty Search”. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a bibliography, a statement of research interests, and provide the names and contact information of three referees who will be contacted by us for letter of recommendation. The deadline for all materials and letters of recommendation is December 1, 2012. The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. This is an international search. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6 CITA National Fellowships ----------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/09/19/cita-national-fellowships/ Institution: Canada Deadline: Thu, Nov 15, 2012 As part of its mandate to promote research throughout Canada, CITA provides partial support for postdoctoral fellows working in theoretical astrophysics or closely related fields at Canadian universities other than the University of Toronto, through its National Fellows Program. The responsibility for identifying and nominating potential CITA National Fellows who will work at a given university lies with the faculty at that university. Only faculty at Canadian universities may submit nominations. The deadline for these nominations November 15, 2012 for fellowships to start in September 2013. Please check with the nominating institution for their internal deadlines. If you are interested in applying for National Fellowships at other universities in Canada, please contact any of the following faculty by email or check department websites for further research and application details: Professor Shantanu Basu, University of Western Ontario (basu[AT]uwo.ca) Professor Paul Charbonneau, Universite' de Montreal (paulchar[AT]astro.umontreal.ca>) Professor Alan Coley, Dalhouisie University (aac[AT]mathstat.dal.ca) Professor Andrew Cumming, McGill University (cumming[AT]physics.mcgill.ca) Professor Andrei Frolov, Simon Fraser University (frolov[AT]sfu.ca) Professor Mike Hudson, University of Waterloo (postdocjob[AT}astro.uwaterloo.ca) Professor Natasha Ivanova, University of Alberta (http://www.physics.ualberta.ca/en/Research/AstronomyAndAstrophysics.aspx) Professor Douglas Scott, University of British Columbia (http://www.astro.ubc.ca/citafellow.html) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7 CITA Postdoctoral Fellowships and Senior Research Associates ---------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/09/19/cita-postdoctoral-fellowships-senio… Institution: Toronto, Canada Deadline: Thu, Nov 15, 2012 Additional Information: http://www.cita.utoronto.ca POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS Postdoctoral research fellowships beginning September 1, 2013 are being offered at the Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics. A Ph.D. in any field of theoretical astrophysics is required. Fellows are expected to carry out original research in theoretical astrophysics under the general supervision of the permanent faculty whose interests include: cosmology, interstellar matter, galaxy and planet formation, solar physics, high energy astrophysics, numerical relativity and gravitational waves. We only accept electronic submissions.Visit the CITA website at: http://www.cita.utoronto.ca for application instructions. Applicants will be asked to submit a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and arrange for three letters of recommendation. The deadline for applications and all letters of recommendation is November 15, 2012. RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POSITIONS CITA expects to offer one or more Research Associate positions of three to five years duration. The start date will be September 1, 2013. Applicants should have an excellent research record in astrophysics and postdoctoral experience. Funds will be available for travel and other research expenses. The primary duty is to carry out original research in theoretical astrophysics, but Research Associates are also expected to work with postdoctoral fellows and to assist with the administration of the Institute. All applicants for these positions are also considered automatically for postdoctoral fellowships. We only accept electronic submissions.Visit the CITA website at: http://www.cita.utoronto.ca for application instructions. Applicants will be asked to submit a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and arrange for three letters of recommendation. The deadline for applications and all letters of recommendation is November 15, 2012. The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. This is an international search. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8 Postdoc and PhD studentship in Gravitational Wave Astrophysics at Nijmegen, NL ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/09/19/post-doc-and-phd-studentship-in-gra… Institution: Nijmegen, the Netherlands Deadline: Mon, Oct 15, 2012 Additional Information: http://www.asto.ru.nl Applications are invited for a (2+yr) postdoc and a (4yr) PhD position in GW Astrophysics at the Radboud University Nijmegen. The positions are funded through a large national program focusing on direct detection of GWs and GW Astrophysics. Our group recently joined the Virgo collaboration and will focus on enhancing the (astro)physics of GW detection using electro-magnetic data. The postdoctoral researcher must have a PhD in Physics or Astronomy and preferably have experience with GW data analysis. The post-doc will work on joint EM-GW data analysis and play a role in the supervision of PhD students. Part of the time can be spent on own research projects. The PhD project will focus on expected electro-magnetic signals and rates of compact binary star mergers and/or the design and use of a dedicated optical follow-up telescope array. The project can be more technically or more astronomically focused. Applications, consisting of a letter of interest and an extended CV should be submitted by e-mail, as well as details of three possible references. The Department of Astrophysics is a young, vibrant group (~10 faculty, ~10 postdocs, ~30 PhD students, ~10 Master students) working in the fields of astroparticle physics, compact binaries, stellar evolution, transients, radio astronomy, black holes, magnetic fields and extragalactic astronomy. It is located in the student town Nijmegen, an old (Roman) city, within easy reach of other places in the Netherlands. Included Benefits: University positions (including PhD positions) in the Netherlands include good medical and social benefits (including maternity and paternity leave and child care) plus holiday and end-of-year allowances. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9 Postdoctoral positions at the Rochester Institute of Technology ------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/09/17/postdoctoral-positions-at-the-roche… Institution: Rochester, NY, USA Deadline: Mon, Dec 31, 2012 Additional Information: http://ccrg.rit.edu/ The Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation (CCRG) at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) anticipates filling several postdoctoral positions in the coming year. We are looking for postdoctoral candidates interested in working on numerical relativity. Binary black hole simulations, relativistic magneto-hydrodynamics (GRMHD) simulations of coalescing astrophysical compact objects, such as black-hole and/or neutron star binaries, supermassive black hole mergers and their interactions with their surrounding accretion disks, and core-collapse supernovae. There are currently eleven senior researchers working in a broad range of areas of gravitational physics and astrophysics at the CCRG. Six faculty members work in numerical relativity and/or gravitational wave science: Manuela Campanelli, Joshua Faber, Carlos Lousto, Yosef Zlochower, John Whelan, and Hans-Peter Bischof (a visualization expert), as well as five postdoctoral fellows: Miguel Zilhao, Bruno Mundim, Scott Noble, Jason Nordhaus, and Hiroyuki Nakano, and several graduate students. The successful postdoctoral candidates will be will have the possibility to collaborate on a broad range of research topics in computational astrophysics and gravitational physics. Our group is involved in several large collaborations, including the LIGO Scientific Collaboration (LSC), The Einstein Toolkit Consortium, a petascale computing project with NCSA, the NINJA (Numerical Injection Analysis) project, and the NRAR (numerical relativity-analytical relativity) collaboration. Several group members also have an ongoing collaborative research project with Johns Hopkins University to study accretion disks around supermassive black holes and explore relativistic phenomena in active galactic nuclei such as jets in active galactic nuclei. The positions are for two years and renewable depending on satisfactory performance and the availability of funds. CCRG researchers have access to several computing cluster facilities at national computing centers as well as a dedicated 1500-core cluster hosted in the Center. More information about the CCRG is available at http://ccrg.rit.edu/ And about Rochester in http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rochester,_New_York 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: CCRG-postdoc[AT]ccrgweb.rit.edu Enquiries can be addressed to: Carlos Lousto, colsma[AT]rit.edu Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation, and School of Mathematical Sciences (SMS) Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) 85 Lomb Memorial Drive Rochester, New York 14623 USA Review of completed applications will begin December 31st, 2012 and will continue until February 1st, 2013 or until all positions are filled. RIT is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10 Associate or full professor position in Applied Math at Waterloo --------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/09/16/associate-or-full-professor-positio… Institution: Waterloo, Canada Deadline: Thu, Nov 15, 2012 Additional Information: https://math.uwaterloo.ca/applied-mathematics/faculty-positions/senior-facu… Associate or full professor position in Applied Math including all theoretical/mathematical physics: Applications are invited for a faculty position in the Department of Applied Mathematics at the University of Waterloo. The appointment is intended as a senior position at the Professor or Associate Professor level and includes a University Research Chair. Applicants should have a strong international reputation in a research area complementing current activity in the department. An enthusiasm for the supervision of graduate students and for teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level is expected. The Department of Applied Mathematics has 21 regular faculty and three lecturers. Research interests include computational mathematics/scientific computing, control theory, differential equations and dynamical systems, fluid dynamics, mathematical biology and medicine, and mathematical physics. The department has a substantial graduate program with over 60 graduate students pursuing Masters or PhD degrees and our undergraduate programs in applied mathematics and mathematical physics attract strong students. More information about the department can be found at http://math.uwaterloo.ca/applied-mathematics/ Candidates interested in this position should have a PhD or equivalent in Applied Mathematics, or a related field, and an outstanding record in research. The candidate's record in graduate supervision and in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level will be a factor. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience. This appointment is expected to commence during the 2013 calendar year. To apply please email a curriculum vitae, including a statement of research interests, to amdept[AT]uwaterloo.ca. Names of referees are not required at this stage. Applications will be considered beginning November 15, 2012. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Waterloo encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, native peoples, and persons with disabilities. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11 Postdoctoral Position at the University of Mississippi ----------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/09/05/postdoctoral-position-at-the-univer… Institution: Oxford, MS, USA Deadline: Mon, Dec 31, 2012 Additional Information: http://www.phy.olemiss.edu/GR/?x=entry:entry120905-184157 The University of Mississippi invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the area of Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics. The applicant must have a Ph.D. in Physics or Astrophysics and a good track record in one or more of the following research areas: gravitational-wave source modeling, numerical relativity, post-Newtonian theory, alternative theories of gravity, perturbation theory of stars and black holes. The Gravitational and High-Energy Theory Group at the University of Mississippi is active in various areas of theoretical and experimental gravity, and is part of the LIGO collaboration. Members of the group include Emanuele Berti, Luca Bombelli, Marco Cavaglia, Alakabha Datta and Tibor Torma, adjunct professors Vitor Cardoso and Ulrich Sperhake, postdoc Michael Horbatsch, and several graduate students. More information on the gravity group in Mississippi is available at the following URL: http://www.phy.olemiss.edu/GR/ The successful applicant is expected to engage in a collaborative research program involving several institutions, including Caltech and Princeton in the USA, Lisbon, Barcelona, Rome and Aveiro in Europe, and Para' University in Brazil (among others). A curriculum vitae (including a list of publications and a statement of research interests) should be sent to the following e-mail address: grpostdoc[AT]phy.olemiss.edu Please use the subject "Gravitational theory postdoc". Applicants must also arrange to have at least three recommendation letters to be sent to the same email address. Applications must be sent before 12/31/2012, and possibly earlier. Late applications may be considered until the position is filled. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12 Lecturer in Applied Mathematics at Southampton --------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/09/01/lecturer-in-applied-mathematics-at-… Institution: Southampton, UK Deadline: Sun, Oct 07, 2012 Additional Information: http://www.jobs.soton.ac.uk Lecturer in Applied Mathematics Salary: 34,895 to 44,166 GBP per annum Full Time Fixed Term Closing Date: Sunday 07 October 2012 Reference: 154612PJ The School of Mathematics at the University of Southampton is seeking to appoint a full-time, fixed-term lecturer to strengthen the General Relativity research group in Applied Mathematics. You will be expected to play a major role in further enhancing the research profile of the group, by conducting research of international status, applying for external grants, and supervising research students. You will also participate in developing and delivering our teaching programme in mathematics at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The overall teaching load will be reduced in the first three years of the appointment. Applicants need to hold a PhD or equivalent in Physics, Mathematics or a related discipline, and have an excellent track record of original research and publications in the broad area of classical general relativity and/or associated theoretical astrophysics. To be considered, you must be able to demonstrate a potential for international leadership in your field of research. The University of Southampton (UK) is home to a large research group in General Relativity. The Group currently comprises 6 staff members (Nils Andersson, Leor Barack, Carsten Gundlach, Ian Hawke, Ian Jones and James Vickers), 5 postdocs and 9 research students. Research in the group covers topics in black-hole and neutron-star astrophysics, gravitational waves and numerical relativity. In September 2012 the group will be joined by Kostas Skenderis and Marika Taylor, with expertise in string-inspired gravity and holography. The position is available from January 2013 or as soon as possible thereafter, initially for a fixed-term period of 5 years. It is anticipated that interviews will be held around the end of October 2012. The closing date for applications is 7 October 2012. Please apply online via www.jobs.soton.ac.uk (use the top-right search bar quoting Job Ref. 154612PJ, and proceed as instructed). As part of your application you will be required to provide your full CV, a statement of research interests, and the contacts of 3 referees. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Nils Andersson (na[AT]maths.soton.ac.uk) or to Leor Barack (leor[AT]soton.ac.uk). ================================================================= 3. News ================================================================= 3.1 Death of Alberto Lobo ------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/09/30/death-of-alberto-lobo/ Additional Information: http://www.ice.csic.es/view_staff.php?MID=36 Dear colleagues, It is with our deepest sorrow that we must announce that Prof. Jose' Alberto Lobo Gutierrez passed away yesterday evening. He leaves behind a wife (Rosa Maria), a son (Albert), and a daughter (Montserrat). Prof. Lobo has been a pioneer of the field of Gravitational Wave Astronomy in Spain, devoting his life to resonant ground-based detectors and to space-based ones. His contributions range from theoretical studies to the development of instrumentation, including data analysis methods. Even in the final stages of his cancer, he has been mainly concerned and actively planning towards maintaining and promoting the Spanish team activities and involvement into LISA PathFinder and its successor mission LISA. The Institut de Ciencies de l'Espai (CSIC-IEEC) will honour such vision and dedication. Those who had the opportunity to work with Alberto know that he has always been a very close colleague and many times a friend. His dedication to research and to those who work with him has always been complete, transmitting his passion and joy to everybody. In case you would like to express your condolences to the family, please, send them to gwart[AT]ice.csic.es, where they will be collected and forwarded to the family. Sincerely, The LPF/LISA Spanish team (Lluis Gesa, Ferran Gibert, Victor Hernandez, Nikos Karnesis, Ivan Lloro, Ignacio Mateos, Miquel Nofrarias, Carlos F. Sopuerta, Ulrich Sperhake) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2 Reminder to nominate Fellows of the GRG Society - Deadline 31 Dec 2012 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/09/19/reminder-to-nominate-fellows-of-the… The International Society on General Relativity and Gravitation has instituted Fellowships to recognize its outstanding members. The primary criterion for election is excellence in research, especially the impact of candidate’s work on the development of our field. The candidate will be generally expected to have made additional contributions to the field, for example through service, and/or outreach, and/or books and monographs, etc. In exceptional cases such criteria could constitute the primary basis of nomination provided these activities have had influence on a significant portion of our community, not just the home institution of the candidate. Nominations are due by December 31st, 2012. Any member of the Society can make nominations but self-nominations will not be considered. The nomination packet will consist of: i) A letter summarizing the basis for nomination; ii) An up-to-date CV and publication list of the nominee; iii) 1 to 3 supporting letters from members of the Society, and, iv) A proposed citation. Once made, the nomination will remain active for two additional rounds. Further details can be found at http://www.isgrg.org/fellowrules.php Electronic nominations in the form of emailed PDF files are strongly preferred. The nomination PDF files should be sent to the Chair of the Fellowship committee, Clifford Will (cmw_AT_physics.ufl.edu) If an electronic nomination is not possible, a single paper copy of the nomination should be mailed or faxed to Clifford Will at Department of Physics University of Florida P.O. Box 118440 Gainesville FL 32611-8440 Fax: 1-352-392-0524 The elected Fellows will be inducted during the Business Meeting of the Society at GR 20 in Warsaw, 8 – 13 July, 2013. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3 Death of Leonid Grishchuk ------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/09/14/death-of-leonid-grishchuk/ Additional Information: http://www.astro.cf.ac.uk/pub/Leonid.Grishchuk/index.html Dear Friends, With deep sadness we inform you that our colleague Leonid Grishchuk passed away in his sleep, on13 September 2012, 2:25 am, after a brief battle with brain cancer. He leaves behind three daughters: Ekaterina Grishchuk, Alexandra Grishchuk, and Olga Grishchuk. One of us (Sathya) is collecting messages of condolence, which we will forward to them. Please send messages to B.Sathyaprakash[AT]astro.cf.ac.uk. You can read a brief scientific biography of Leonid at: http://www.astro.cf.ac.uk/pub/Leonid.Grishchuk/index.html Kip Thorne Malcolm MacCallum B.S. Sathyaprakash +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4 "Relativistic Figures of Equilibrium", now in paperback edition (CUP) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/09/14/relativistic-figures-of-equilibrium… Additional Information: http://www.cambridge.org/9781107407350 A paperback edition of the book "Relativistic Figures of Equilibrium" by R. Meinel, M. Ansorg, A. Kleinwachter and G. Neugebauer has recently been published. For more information, see http://www.cambridge.org/9781107407350 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.5 New book: "Black Holes in Higher Dimensions", edited by Gary Horowitz ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/09/11/new-book-black-holes-in-higher-dime… Additional Information: http://www.cambridge.org/gb/knowledge/isbn/item6633780/?site_locale=en_GB A new book devoted to higher dimensional black holes has recently been published. This edited volume includes contributions from the leading experts in the field. "Black Holes in Higher Dimensions" Gary T. Horowitz, editor 422 pages Cambridge University Press For more information, see http://www.cambridge.org/gb/knowledge/isbn/item6633780/?site_locale=en_GB +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.6 Living Reviews in Relativity: "Modified Newtonian Dynamics (MOND)" ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/09/07/living-reviews-in-relativity-modifi… Additional Information: http://www.livingreviews.org/lrr-2012-10 Living Reviews in Relativity has published a new review article on "Modified Newtonian Dynamics (MOND): Observational Phenomenology and Relativistic Extensions" by Benoît Famaey and Stacy S. McGaugh on 7 September 2012. Please find the abstract and further details below. ------------------ PUB.NO. lrr-2012-10 Famaey, Benoît and McGaugh, Stacy S. "Modified Newtonian Dynamics (MOND): Observational Phenomenology and Relativistic Extensions" ACCEPTED: 2012-04-30 PUBLISHED: 2012-09-07 FULL ARTICLE AT: http://www.livingreviews.org/lrr-2012-10 (incl. 518 references and 48 figures) ABSTRACT: A wealth of astronomical data indicate the presence of mass discrepancies in the Universe. The motions observed in a variety of classes of extragalactic systems exceed what can be explained by the mass visible in stars and gas. Either (i) there is a vast amount of unseen mass in some novel form -- dark matter -- or (ii) the data indicate a breakdown of our understanding of dynamics on the relevant scales, or (iii) both. Here, we first review a few outstanding challenges for the dark matter interpretation of mass discrepancies in galaxies, purely based on observations and independently of any alternative theoretical framework. We then show that many of these puzzling observations are predicted by one single relation -- Milgrom's law -- involving an acceleration constant $a_0$ (or a characteristic surface density $\Sigma_\dagger = a_0/G$) on the order of the square-root of the cosmological constant in natural units. This relation can at present most easily be interpreted a s the effect of a single universal force law resulting from a modification of Newtonian dynamics (MOND) on galactic scales. We exhaustively review the current observational successes and problems of this alternative paradigm at all astrophysical scales, and summarize the various theoretical attempts (TeVeS, GEA, BIMOND, and others) made to effectively embed this modification of Newtonian dynamics within a relativistic theory of gravity. UPCOMING ARTICLES AT: http://relativity.livingreviews.org/Articles/upcoming.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.7 GGR Membership ------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/09/05/ggr-membership/ Additional Information: http://www.aps.org/units/ggr/ Dear Colleague, This message is to invite you to join the Topical Group in Gravitation (GGR) of the American Physical Society (APS). The GGR is the community of physicists in the APS that specialize in anything related to Gravitation, from quantum gravity or string theory to analytical and numerical relativity, from gravitational wave theory, astrophysics, and data analysis to experimental relativity. The GGR is responsible for advocating and defending the interests of the Gravitation community in the APS and in the United States. This includes the sponsoring and organization of talks on Gravitation at the April APS meetings (20 sessions last year), sponsoring the student Travel Grants and issuing, the bi-annual newsletter, Matters of Gravity (http://www.phys.lsu.edu/mog/) The impact GGR has in APS is proportional to the number of members we have, and thus, we are asking here that you and your students and postdocs join the APS and become GGR members. Some of you may already be APS members, but not GGR members. If so, we encourage you to join GGR by following the “Join this unit” link at http://www.aps.org/units/ggr/. You can also become GGR members when you pay your yearly APS dues online, by checking the GGR box when asked about joining Divisions and Topical Groups. Notice that some students may not check the GGR box simply out of ignorance of what GGR is. Before listing the benefits of APS membership, we want to emphasize that for students and postdocs the cost to join is really very low: -Students: APS membership costs $33/yr, and the first year is actually free for students in North America. Students may join up to two Divisions and/or Topical Groups for free. -Postdocs: Within one year of receiving their Ph.D., postdocs can become Junior Members of the APS for $67/yr, and may remain Junior Members at this price for up to three years. Junior Members, like Regular Members, can add units for $8. Most of the dues charged for membership to GGR are expended in supporting the participation of both graduate and undergraduate students at APS Meetings, where no restriction is made on the nationality of the student. Needless to say, the larger the membership pool, the bigger the budget for these awards. But even for a modest financial cost, you deserve good reasons for joining. If you are a US physicist, perhaps the most important reason is to take your rightful place in the US physics community. The APS plays many essential roles in our community, including running the APS meetings, publishing journals such as the Physical Review, keeping members informed on news and community issues via the APS News, and taking the lead in Physics advocacy within the U.S government. Joining the APS is therefore part of being a good citizen in our community. (The alternative is to be a “free-rider,” relying on others to foot the bill for an institution that benefits all of us.) If you are a non-US physicist, you may wonder why joining the APS and the GGR is desirable. Statistically, a high percentage of APS and GGR members are non-US physicists. The GGR has worked hard in recent years to ensure that non-US members are given equal consideration for APS fellowships. Approximately 25% of APS fellows nominated by GGR in the past 4 years are non-US physicists. Of course, whether you are a US or a non-US physicist, there are tangible personal benefits to being an APS member. For example, members receive a free monthly issue of Physics Today and the APS news, discounted registration at APS meetings, and full access to the APS Physics Job Center. A more complete list of benefits can be found at http://aps.org/membership/student.cfm We are pushing to increase GGR membership now because one of our goals is to grow from a Topical Group to a Division, just like Astrophysics or Particle Physics communities have done in the past. The GGR is the largest topical group in the APS and it is getting close in size to being eligible to become a Division: we currently have ~1100 GGR members and need an additional ~400 to become a Division. We believe this is an achievable goal, given the size of our community. Achieving Division status would give substantial benefits to the gravity community: a permanent seat in the APS council, the ability to choose a plenary speaker for the April Meetings, a larger budget allocation from the APS, which in turn would mean an increase in student travel support and free food and wine at our business meetings, which are open to all GGR members. We look forward to welcoming you and your students and postdocs into the APS and the GGR. Best regards, Nicolas Yunes (GGR Membership Committee Chair) Curt Cutler (GGR Membership Committee Chair-Elect) Manuela Campanelli (GGR, Chair) Daniel Holz (GGR, Chair-Elect) Beverly Berger (GGR, Vice-Chair) James Isenberg (Secretary/Treasurer)

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[Hyperspace-list] Death of Leonid Grishchuk
by Luciano Rezzolla 15 Sep '12

15 Sep '12

Dear all, I do not use the mailing list to send messages different from the bulletin, which is broadcasted on the second of each month. However, given the exceptional loss of a colleague and friend, and to allow those who wish to participate to the ceremony, I am forwarding the message below. Best wishes, Luciano ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Friends, With deep sadness we inform you that our colleague Leonid Grishchuk passed away in his sleep, on13 September 2012, 2:25 am, after a brief battle with brain cancer. He leaves behind three daughters: Ekaterina Grishchuk, Alexandra Grishchuk, and Olga Grishchuk. One of us (Sathya) is collecting messages of condolence, which we will forward to them. Please send messages to B.Sathyaprakash[AT]astro.cf.ac.uk. The cremation and short secular ceremony will be held at Thornhill crematorium, Cardiff, on Friday Sept 21st at 14.45, lasting 30 minutes. There will then be a reception at the School of Physics and Astronomy, 5, The Parade, Cardiff, Queens Buildings, Cardiff CF24 3AA, where we will celebrate Leonid's life starting 1545. You can read a brief scientific biography of Leonid at: http://www.astro.cf.ac.uk/pub/Leonid.Grishchuk/index.html Kip Thorne Malcolm MacCallum B.S. Sathyaprakash

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[Hyperspace-list] Hyperspace Bulletin for September 2012
by hyperspace＠aei.mpg.de 02 Sep '12

02 Sep '12

################################################################# Table of Contents ################################################################# 1. Conferences 1.1 Workshop on Numerical and Mathematical Relativity (2nd circ.) 1.2 Conference on Computational Physics (CCP2012), final announcement 1.3 STARS2013-SMFNS2013, Havana and Varadero, Cuba 1.4 26th Texas Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics (2nd circ.) 1.5 ESLAB 2013: The Universe as seen by Planck, Noordwijk, The Netherlands 2. Jobs 2.1 Two postdoc positions in quantum gravity at CPT, Marseille, France 2.2 Postdoctoral Research Associate in Numerical Relativity or Computational Astrophysics at UIUC 2.3 Postdoctoral position in general relativity, high energy physics and black hole physics at CENTRA, Lisbon 2.4 Research Associate in Numerical Relativity at CENTRA, Lisbon 2.5 Research Associate position in Numerical Relativity 2.6 Lecturer/Senior Lecturer position at Portsmouth, UK 2.7 Postdoctoral position in gravitational wave physics at the ICTP South American Institute for Fundamental Research 2.8 Instructor/Lecturer in Astronomy at the University of Mississippi-Oxford 2.9 Research Associate in Numerical Relativity at Cornell University 2.10 Postdoc and Advanced-Postdoc positions in Gravity at SISSA, Italy 3. News 3.1 New CQG focus issue: Applications of holography to condensed matter physics 3.2 Minkowski Institute Press and Minkowski's papers on relativity 3.3 Living Reviews in Relativity: "Continuum and Discrete Initial-Boundary-Value Problems and Einstein's Field Equations" 3.4 New CQG focus issue: Tests of the weak equivalence principle 3.5 Presentations and Pictures of the Chalonge 16th Paris Cosmology Colloquium 2012 ================================================================= 1. Conferences ================================================================= 1.1 Workshop on Numerical and Mathematical Relativity (2nd circ.) ----------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/08/31/workshop-on-numerical-and-mathemati… Starting Thu, Oct 11, 2012 to Sat, Oct 13, 2012 Location: Oppurg, Germany Additional Information: http://wwwsfb.tpi.uni-jena.de/Events/NRMR12/index.shtml The aim of the workshop is to give numerical relativists the opportunity to learn about topics in mathematical relativity beyond the level that they would typically be discussed by the numerical relativity community, and to inform the mathematical community about the current state of the art in numerical simulations. To this end talks will be presented over the following topics: 1.) Global results for numerical relativists. 2.) Formulations of general relativity. 3.) Boundary conditions and well-posedness of the initial boundary value problem. 4.) Accurate and stable discretizations of spacetime. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2 Conference on Computational Physics (CCP2012), final announcement --------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/08/29/conference-on-computational-physics… Starting Sun, Oct 14, 2012 to Thu, Oct 18, 2012 Location: Kobe, Japan Additional Information: http://www.ile.osaka-u.ac.jp/CCP2012/index.html The invited program is available at http://www.ile.osaka-u.ac.jp/CCP2012/scientific-program.html Deadline for registration: September 10, 2012. Registration fee: 35000 yen (5000 yen for students) Deadline for submission of the manuscript for the proceedings: November 19, 2012 Website: http://www.ile.osaka-u.ac.jp/CCP2012/index.html Further information Venue: Nichii Gakkan Conference Center, Kobe, Japan http://www.ile.osaka-u.ac.jp/CCP2012/access.html Main purpose: This 24th edition of the CCP tries for the first time to put together in the same conference researchers interested in various fields of computational science, with focus on pure and applied Physics, but also on Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Climate, Weather, and Earth Science and so on. While single-field specialized international conferences abound, CCP2012 aims at stimulating interdisciplinary collaboration on frontier computational science (Physics etc.). Furthermore, it is the first time that the CCP is organized in Japan and this is done on the occasion of the opening of the K-computer (presently ranked first of the TOP500) for shared use (September 2012). Distinctive features: 1) Broad range of topics 2) 11 plenary talks with comprehensive reviews of different subjects 3) Half of the parallel session organized on the basis of numerical methods and the other half about special topics deemed of particular importance 4) The sessions based on numerical methods are meant to be meeting points of numerical specialists coming from different research fields, with the goal of expanding one’s horizons and to start new interactions 5) The above is thought to be especially useful for students 6) Speakers are invited to present: i) a comprehensive overview of the past, present, and future of their research field, ii) the reasons why the selected numerical methods are useful or necessary for their computation, iii) the tricks of the trade (the best strategies to obtain numerical solutions in the specific research), and iv) future prospects. The CCP2012 is organized by: IUPAP Osaka University Kyoto University Kobe University University of Hyogo The Japan Physical Society (JPS) The Japan Society of Applied Physics (JSAP) The conference is also endorsed by: The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science & Technology in Japan (MEXT) The Advanced Institute for Computational Science (AICS) Association of Asia-Pacific Physical Societies (AAPPS) European Physical Society (EPS) American Physical Society (APS) The Asahi Shimbun (The Newspaper Co LTD) The Kobe Shimbun (The Newspaper Co LTD) The conference is supported by: The Institute of Laser Engineering (ILE), Osaka University The Research Center for Nuclear Physics (RCNP), Osaka University The Earth Simulator Center (JAMSTEC) Chinese Physical Society (CSP) Further information and requests: Prof. Hideaki Takabe (Osaka University), tel. (+81) 06-6879-8731　fax (+81) 06-6879-8719 email: ccp2012[AT]ile.osaka-u.ac.jp URL: http://www.ile.osaka-u.ac.jp/CCP2012/ CCP2012 Poster: http://www.ile.osaka-u.ac.jp/CCP2012/CCP2012poster.pdf +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3 STARS2013-SMFNS2013, Havana and Varadero, Cuba -------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/08/18/stars2013-smfns2013-havana-and-vara… Starting Sat, May 04, 2013 to Fri, May 10, 2013 Location: Havana-Varadero, Cuba Additional Information: http://indico.cern.ch/event/stars2013 STARS2013 - Second Caribbean Symposium on Cosmology, Gravitation, Nuclear and Astroparticle Physics, 4 - 6 May 2013, Havana, Cuba SMFNS2013 - Third International Symposium on Strong Electromagnetic Fields and Neutron Stars, 7 - 10 May 2013, Varadero, Cuba FIRST CIRCULAR. Havana, 16 August 2012 Dear Colleague, The Second Caribbean Symposium on Cosmology, Gravitation, Nuclear and Astroparticle Physics (STARS2013) will be held from the 4th to the 6th of May 2013, in Havana, Cuba, followed by the Third International Symposium on Strong Electromagnetic Fields and Neutron Stars (SMFNS2013), to take place from the 7th to the 10th of May 2013 in Varadero, Cuba. The events are the second and third in a series of meetings gathering scientists working on astroparticle physics, cosmology, gravitation, nuclear physics, and related fields. As in previous years, the meeting sessions will consist of invited and contributed talks and will cover recent developments in the following topics: STARS2013 - new phenomena and new states of matter in the Universe, general relativity, gravitation, cosmology, heavy ion collisions and the formation of the plasma of quarks and gluons, white dwarfs, neutron stars and pulsars, black holes, gamma-ray emission in the Universe, high energy cosmic rays, gravitational waves, dark energy and dark matter, strange matter and strange stars, antimatter in the Universe, and topics related to these; SMFNS2013 - strong magnetic fields in the Universe, strong magnetic fields in compact stars and in galaxies, ultra-strong magnetic fields in neutron star mergers, quark stars and magnetars, strong magnetic fields and the cosmic microwave background, and topics related to these. Please notice that registration is required for all participants. The registration fees, to be charged as a single fee for both events, are 300 Euros for payments until 31 December 2012 and 330 Euros after 31 December 2012. The conference fees will cover lunches and coffee breaks during the meeting sessions. The payment of fees will additionally entitle each participant to receive the books of abstracts and other promotional materials. Local transportation (airport/hotel/airport and Havana/Varadero/Havana) is also included. We are currently making arrangements with international scientific publishers for the publication of the proceedings. More information will be announced in the second circular and posted in the website of the events http://indico.cern.ch/event/stars2013. Researchers that need an invitation letter for the participation in the events are kindly asked to require it when filling the registration form. In view of our limited financial resources, we strongly recommend that participants request financial support from their research institutions or any other agency for promotion of research. We cordially invite you to attend and contribute to the meetings. If you have any further question, please do not hesitate to contact us via the official e-mail 2013stars[AT]gmail.com. Best regards, Ricardo Gonzalez Felipe and Aurora Perez Martinez On behalf of the STARS2013/SMFNS2013 Organizing Committee +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4 26th Texas Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics (2nd circ.) ----------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/08/17/26th-texas-symposium-on-relativisti… Starting Sat, Dec 15, 2012 to Thu, Dec 20, 2012 Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil Additional Information: http://www.das.inpe.br/texas2012sp The 26th Texas Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics (TEXAS 2012) will be held in Sao Paulo City, Brazil, from December 15-20, 2012. The registration and submission of abstracts for TEXAS 2012 is now open and can be done at http://www.das.inpe.br/texas2012sp. The student registration fee is R$ 500 (~ USD 250); the early, till October 12th, regular registration fee is R$ 900 (~ USD 450); after October 12th the regular registration fee will be R$ 1,100 (~ USD 550). Accommodations: The conference will be held at the Bourbon Convention Ibirapuera. Take advantage of the special rates available to the conference attendees (http://www.das.inpe.br/texas2012sp/accommodation.php) There are also special prices for other hotels, and we are negotiating additional options, in particular the more economical ones. Tours: there is a travel agency in charge of the city tour (http://www.das.inpe.br/texas2012sp/attractions.php) Visa: Have a look at http://www.das.inpe.br/texas2012sp/deadlines_and_fees.php for important information. In the case of any problem regarding this or other issues. Do not hesitate to get in touch with the LOC (texas2012sp[AT]gmail.com) We look forward to seeing you in Sao Paulo City (also known as Sampa). LOC +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5 ESLAB 2013: The Universe as seen by Planck, Noordwijk, The Netherlands -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/08/09/eslab-2013-the-universe-as-seen-by-… Starting Tue, Apr 02, 2013 to Fri, Apr 05, 2013 Location: Noordwijk, The Netherlands Additional Information: http://congrexprojects.com/13a11 An international conference dedicated to an in-depth look at the initial scientific results from the Planck mission. The objective of the conference is to present and discuss the initial science results from Planck, ESA's mission to map the anisotropies of the Cosmic Microwave Background. It is the first scientific forum where these results will be addressed, following Planck’s first major release of data products and scientific papers in early 2013. It will cover both cosmology (based on analysis of the Cosmic Microwave Background) and astrophysics (based on analysis of foreground emission sources). ================================================================= 2. Jobs ================================================================= 2.1 Two postdoc positions in quantum gravity at CPT, Marseille, France ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/08/28/two-postdoc-positions-in-quantum-gr… Institution: Marseille, France Deadline: Tue, Nov 20, 2012 Additional Information: http://www.cpt.univ-mrs.fr/~quantumgravity/ The quantum gravity group in Marseille opens two postdoctoral positions in quantum gravity, and calls for applications. We expect to fill one position soon, possibly this year, and the second in the fall 2013. Each position is for two years. No decision will be taken before September 20th for this year opening, and before November 20th for the fall 2013 opening. Applications after these deadlines will continue to be considered, until both positions are filled. The candidate is expected to have a solid interest and possibly a good competence in the research topics developed by the Marseille quantum gravity group, and to be willing to participate in the scientific activity of the group and collaborate with its members. She is also expected to assume some minor responsibility in scientific organization and possibly in graduate students supervision. Please send applications and support letters to the address: applications.qg.cpt[AT]gmail.com indicating the name of the candidate in the subject line. For question, please write to rovelli[AT]cpt.univ-mrs.fr. Please specify the date at which the candidate could start working in Marseille. A good application will include a concise summary of previous scientific work emphasizing its interesting results, and a statement or research interests. One or two reference letters from senior scientists can be mailed to the same address. The group supports affirmative action. Carlo Rovelli Simone Speziale Alejandro Perez Thomas Krajewski +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2 Postdoctoral Research Associate in Numerical Relativity or Computational Astrophysics at UIUC ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/08/27/postdoctoral-research-associate-in-… Institution: Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA Deadline: Thu, Nov 01, 2012 Additional Information: https://my.physics.illinois.edu/join/ Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research associate position in the Illinois Relativity Group. The candidate should have research experience in numerical relativity, computational hydrodynamics or computational MHD. A background in general relativity and relativistic astrophysics would be desirable. Applicants should go online at https://my.physics.illinois.edu/join/ to submit their application, which must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications, brief description of research interests, and the names, mailing and email addresses of three references. Please contact Sue Berndt at sberndt[AT]illinois.edu if you have any questions. Applications should be posted by NOV 1, 2012 for full consideration. The starting date of the position is AUGUST 16, 2013, but earlier dates are possible. The Illinois Relativity Group is developing the tools of numerical relativity, computational hydrodynamics and computational MHD to tackle diverse problems in general relativity and astrophysics. Recent topics include the inspiral and coalescence of binary compact objects (binary black holes, binary neutron stars, binary black hole-neutron stars and binary white dwarf-neutron stars); the generation of gravitational waves; magnetorotational stellar collapse; gas accretion onto black holes and binary black holes; and the formation and cosmological growth of supermassive black holes in the early universe. Some of our work is geared to identifying astrophysically plausible, strong-field sources of gravitational waves and calculating gravitational waveforms for detection by laser interferometers, such as LIGO/VIRGO and eLISA/NGO. For these sources we are also exploring correlations between gravitational wave and electromagnetic signals, including optical, UV and X-ray emission and gamma-ray bursts, for possible simultaneous detections. The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3 Postdoctoral position in general relativity, high energy physics and black hole physics at CENTRA, Lisbon ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/08/20/postdoctoral-position-in-general-re… Institution: Lisbon, Portugal Deadline: Sat, Dec 01, 2012 The Centro Multidisciplinar de Astrofísica (CENTRA) invites applications for two postdoctoral positions in the area of General Relativity, High Energy physics and black hole physics, including Numerical Relativity. The appointment is for two years, subject to funding renewal and satisfactory performance. A tentative date for the appointment is 1st June 2013 (with possible variations to be agreed upon with the successful applicant). All candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Physics. The Centro Multidisciplinar de Astrofísica (CENTRA) is a research centre which is part of the Physics Department of the Instituto Superior Técnico in Lisbon, a leading research Institution in Portugal. More information on the Center can be found at http://centra.ist.utl.pt/ The gravity group is currently focusing on phenomenology of black hole physics and high energy physics, and is composed of faculty Vitor Cardoso, José Lemos and several Postdoctoral Fellows, including three Marie Curie Fellows. More details can be found at http://blackholes.ist.utl.pt/ The group has strong ties to teams in Aveiro, Barcelona, Cambridge (DAMTP), Olemiss, Pará and Rome (``La Sapienza'') The applicant is expected to contribute to the efforts of the group and to the training of students. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a statement of research interests and three letters of recommendation to the following e-mail address: jobs_gravity[AT]ist.utl.pt Please use the subject "GR/HEP physics". Applications should be received by Nov 30, 2012. Incomplete applications shall not be considered. Screening of applicants will begin on Dec 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. For more information please contact Vitor Cardoso (vitor.cardoso[AT]ist.utl.pt). These positions are supported by the European Research Council and by the FCT. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4 Research Associate in Numerical Relativity at CENTRA, Lisbon ---------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/08/20/research-associate-in-numerical-rel… Institution: Lisbon, Portugal Deadline: Sat, Dec 01, 2012 The Centro Multidisciplinar de Astrofísica (CENTRA) invites applications for two postdoctoral positions in the area of General Relativity, High Energy physics and black hole physics, including Numerical Relativity. The appointment is for two years, subject to funding renewal and satisfactory performance. Funds for one additional (third) year are possible. A tentative date for the appointment is 1st June 2013 (with possible variations to be agreed upon with the successful applicant). All candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Physics. The Centro Multidisciplinar de Astrofísica (CENTRA) is a research centre which is part of the Physics Department of the Instituto Superior Técnico in Lisbon, a leading research Institution in Portugal. More information on the Center can be found at http://centra.ist.utl.pt/ The gravity group is currently focusing on phenomenology of black hole physics and high energy physics, and is composed of faculty Vitor Cardoso, José Lemos and several Postdoctoral Fellows, including three Marie Curie Fellows. More details can be found at http://blackholes.ist.utl.pt/ The group is extremely young and active and has strong ties to teams in Aveiro, Rome (``La Sapienza''), Cambridge (DAMTP), Olemiss and Pará. The applicant is expected to contribute to the efforts of the group and to the training of students. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a statement of research interests and three letters of recommendation to the following e-mail address: jobs_gravity[AT]ist.utl.pt Please use the subject "Research Fellow". Applications should be received by Nov 30, 2012. Incomplete applications shall not be considered. Screening of applicants will begin on Dec 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. For more information please contact Vitor Cardoso (vitor.cardoso[AT]ist.utl.pt). This position is supported by the European Research Council and by the FCT. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5 Research Associate position in Numerical Relativity ------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/08/20/research-associate-position-in-nume… CENTRO MULTIDISCIPLINAR DE ASTROFISICA (CENTRA) The Centro Multidisciplinar de Astrofísica (CENTRA) invites applications for two postdoctoral positions in the area of General Relativity, High Energy physics and black hole physics, including Numerical Relativity. The appointment is for two years, subject to funding renewal and satisfactory performance. Funds for one additional (third) year are possible. A tentative date for the appointment is 1st June 2013 (with possible variations to be agreed upon with the successful applicant). All candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Physics. The Centro Multidisciplinar de Astrofísica (CENTRA) is a research centre which is part of the Physics Department of the Instituto Superior Técnico in Lisbon, a leading research Institution in Portugal. More information on the Center can be found at http://centra.ist.utl.pt/ The gravity group is currently focusing on phenomenology of black hole physics and high energy physics, and is composed of faculty Vitor Cardoso, José Lemos and several Postdoctoral Fellows, including three Marie Curie Fellows. More details can be found at http://blackholes.ist.utl.pt/ The group is extremely young and active and has strong ties to teams in Aveiro, Rome (``La Sapienza''), Cambridge (DAMTP), Olemiss and Pará. The applicant is expected to contribute to the efforts of the group and to the training of students. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a statement of research interests and three letters of recommendation to the following e-mail address: jobs_gravity(a)ist.utl.pt Please use the subject "Research Fellow". Applications should be received by Dec 31st, 2011. Incomplete applications shall not be considered. Screening of applicants will begin on Dec 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. For more information please contact Vitor Cardoso (vitor.cardoso(a)ist.utl.pt) This position is supported by the European Research Council and by the FCT. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6 Lecturer/Senior Lecturer position at Portsmouth, UK ------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/08/20/lecturer-senior-lecturer-position-a… Institution: Portsmouth, UK Deadline: Fri, Oct 05, 2012 Additional Information: http://research.icg.port.ac.uk/node/2580 University of Portsmouth Faculty of Technology Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation Lecturer or Senior Lecturer Reference: 10002099/10006068 Closing date: 5th October 2012 A Lecturer or Senior Lecturer is required from 1st January 2013, or as soon as possible thereafter. The post is to enhance our programme of world-class research and high-quality teaching at the University of Portsmouth. The successful candidate will have an excellent research record, complementing the existing research interests and expertise of ICG staff in cosmology and astrophysics. They will be expected to develop new research opportunities and be able to attract external funding to support them. Holders of personal research fellowships are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will participate in the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate units across a range of subjects in mathematics and physics. The ICG consists of 11 academic staff, 14 postdoctoral researchers and 18 PhD students, and is a member of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS-III), the Dark Energy Survey, the UK Low Frequency Array (LOFAR:UK) and the UK National Cosmology Supercomputer Consortium (COSMOS). We have major roles in many other international collaborations (including GAMA, SERVS, and ESA’s Euclid satellite mission) and have an active international visitors programme. The University of Portsmouth is a member of the South-East Physics Network (SEPnet) and hosts the 1000-core SEPnet-ASTRO supercomputer (SCIAMA). More information is available at http://www.icg.port.ac.uk/ Applications (an application form, CV, research statement and names of 3 referees) should be sent by email to jobs[AT]port.ac.uk and copied to icg-admin[AT]port.ac.uk. Late applications may be considered until the post has been filled. To find out more about the University of Portsmouth and this role, visit http://www.port.ac.uk/vacancies and apply on-line. Alternatively telephone 023 9284 3421. Please quote the reference number on all communications. All applications for this position will be processed and conducted in compliance with UK legislation relevant at that time. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7 Postdoctoral position in gravitational wave physics at the ICTP South American Institute for Fundamental Research --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/08/10/postdoctoral-position-in-gravitatio… Institution: Sao Paulo, Brasil Deadline: Mon, Dec 31, 2012 Additional Information: http://www.ictp-saifr.org Applications are invited for a two-year postdoctoral position (with possible renewal for a third year) in gravitational wave physics at the ICTP South American Institute for Fundamental Research (ICTP-SAIFR) in Sao Paulo, Brasil. The ICTP-SAIFR is starting a group in gravitational wave physics to work on physics topics relevant for the search of gravitational waves as it is carried out by the LIGO experiments. The ICTP-SAIFR encourages applications from candidates interested in working on data analysis for gravitational wave detection, with particular emphasis on signals from coalescing binaries and/or theoretical modeling of the 2-body motion in gravity theories and/or theoretical modelling of gravitational waves from coalescing binaries. A PhD in Physics at the time the appointment begins is required. The annual salary (tax-free) is 66,000 reais with an additional 10,000 reais for travel and research expenses. Moving expenses to Brasil are also included. Candidates should fill the online application form for a postdoctoral postion at http://www.ictp-saifr.org as soon as possible, and select the subarea "Gravitational Wave Physics" in Step 4 of the postdoctoral application form. The position can begin anytime after the candidate has been chosen. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8 Instructor/Lecturer in Astronomy at the University of Mississippi-Oxford ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/08/09/instructorlecturer-in-astronomy-at-… Institution: Oxford, MS, USA Additional Information: http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/physics_and_astronomy/ This position requires a master's degree in astronomy, physics, or a related field. Duties include teaching lower division astronomy courses, developing astronomy laboratories, and teaching some astronomy labs if the need arises. The position involves CCD astrophotography of star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies with our Honors College students and B.S. physics majors. Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential, so is the ability to organize one's own work as well as to participate in teamwork. Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate education. A minimum of one (1) year of demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate astronomy at least at community college level and experience as an amateur astronomer are preferred. Applicants must be familiar with telescopes, astrophotography, and computers. Candidates must be skilled in the troubleshooting of telescopes, cameras, and laboratory instrumentation Copies of applicant's transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable) and current curriculum vitae must be submitted with application. Names and addresses of three references should be provided. The position is available for the Fall or Spring 2012 term. The position is initially for one year with a possibility of being extended longer term. Send applications to Prof. Don Summers at summers[AT]phy.olemiss.edu +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9 Research Associate in Numerical Relativity at Cornell University -------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/08/07/research-associate-in-numerical-rel… Institution: Ithaca, NY, USA Deadline: Sat, Dec 01, 2012 Cornell University expects to have an opening for a Research Associate in numerical relativity starting in September, 2013. 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 and Eanna Flanagan, senior research associate Larry Kidder and research associate Mike Boyle. There will also be opportunities to interact with the Theoretical Astrophysics Group, including Rachel Bean, David Chernoff, Dong Lai, Richard Lovelace, and Ira Wasserman. Applicants should submit a resume with a list of publications, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to: Melanie Wetzel mks38[AT]cornell.edu. Applicants can apply on line at: https://www.hr.cornell.edu/jobs/positions.html and refer to posting # 18110 Completed applications should be received no later than December 1, 2012. Diversity and inclusion have been and continue to be a part of our heritage. Cornell University is a recognized EEO/AA employer and educator. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10 Postdoc and Advanced-Postdoc positions in Gravity at SISSA, Italy ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/08/02/postdocs-and-advanced-postdoc-in-gr… Institution: Trieste, Italy Deadline: Sun, Sep 30, 2012 Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1681 The Astroparticle physics group (http://www.sissa.it/app) and the Astrophysics group (http://www.sissa.it/ap) of the International School for Advanced Studies of Trieste (Italy) expect to have the following openings: -- Two Research Associate (postdoc) positions: These positions are for two years. One of them is available immediately and the other is expected to start in Fall 2013, -- One Advanced Fellow (senior postdoc) position: The position is for three years. It is available immediately and the successful applicant is expected to start no later than Fall 2013, to be funded by the ERC Starting Grant "Challenging General Relativity" (PI: Thomas Sotiriou). The grant will be used in order to put together an extended research group (excellence cluster) of young and more experienced researchers (students, postdocs, senior postdocs) and to foster and support a wide network of international collaborations. This group aims to conduct cutting-edge research on the limits of General Relativity as a theory for the gravitational interaction. Successful applicants are expected to conduct research in related research areas such as alternative theories of gravity, black hole physics, compact stars and strong gravity regime, and quantum gravity. Competitive salaries and ample research support (travel funds, visitor funds, etc.) will be offered. There are no compulsory teaching duties. SISSA is a multidisciplinary PhD school, unique in Italy, pursuing research in the areas of physics, mathematics and neuroscience and is located close to the main scientific institutions of the region (ICTP, Trieste University and the Trieste Observatory). SISSA offers good local computer facilities and access to regional supercomputing resources. All of our scientific activity is carried out in English (as is the administrative support) and we provide local assistance for all members: a housing office, Italian classes, a nursery for children of SISSA members and a gym. Applicants should register with http://academicjobsonline.org and then submit a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a research statement giving a brief description of past research and future plans and contact details for 3 referees. The online application form for these posts is at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1681. All applicants will be considered for all positions. For further information contact Thomas Sotiriou via email: sotiriou[AT]sissa.it Completed applications should be received no later than September 30th, 2012. ================================================================= 3. News ================================================================= 3.1 New CQG focus issue: Applications of holography to condensed matter physics ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/08/31/new-cqg-focus-issue-applications-of… Additional Information: http://j.mp/T2hgBc We are very pleased to bring you this focus issue on applications of holography to condensed matter systems. This focus issue strengthens the connections between holography and other gravitational research. We hope that you will find this focus issue of particular interest and encourage you to share this with your colleagues and peers. The articles in the focus issue will be free to download for 3 months from the date of publication. We hope that you will publish your next paper with CQG and look forward to working with you soon. Best wishes, Adam Day Publisher Classical and Quantum Gravity +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2 Minkowski Institute Press and Minkowski's papers on relativity ------------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/08/28/minkowski-institute-press-and-minko… Additional Information: http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/mip/ Dear Colleagues, This message is to inform you of the launching of a new academic publisher - the Minkowski Institute Press (MIP): http://minkowskiinstitute.org/mip/ MIP's first book is: "Hermann Minkowski, Space and Time: Minkowski's papers on relativity" (Minkowski Institute Press, Montreal 2012), 123 pages. Minkowski's three papers have never been published together either in German or English and Das Relativitätsprinzip has not been translated into English so far. More information about the book is available at: http://minkowskiinstitute.org/mip/books/minkowski.html Its free version is also available there as well as in Apple's iBookstore: http://itunes.apple.com/ca/book/space-and-time/id541844231?mt=11&ls=1 MIP will publish textbooks (and lecture notes), monographs, and introductory science and technology books for a wider audience. All books will be ebooks, but print on demand is available; we have received advanced orders for the first book and a week ago the first 110 softcover copies were printed, half of which are now already sold. Four distinct features of MIP are: (i) offering books at affordable prices as a means to reach more readers all over the world, (ii) authors receive 20-25% royalties based on the ebook price (royalties options are given in the publishing agreement the authors sign), (iii) rapid publication; once a book is accepted (after a reasonable review period) and the submitted manuscript is in LaTeX, MIP will try to publish the ebook within a month. (iv) most of the profit will be one of the steady sources of funding of a new institute (http://minkowskiinstitute.org/) so publishing with MIP will support the Minkowski Institute. If you would like to receive the MIP Newsletter (announcing new publications), send a blank email to info[AT]minkowskiinstitute.org. Best wishes, Vesselin Petkov vpetkov[AT]minkowskiinstitute.org http://spacetimecentre.org/vpetkov/ Institute for Foundational Studies "Hermann Minkowski" Montreal, Quebec, Canada http://minkowskiinstitute.org/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3 Living Reviews in Relativity: "Continuum and Discrete Initial-Boundary-Value Problems and Einstein's Field Equations" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/08/28/living-reviews-in-relativity-contin… Additional Information: http://www.livingreviews.org/lrr-2012-9 Living Reviews in Relativity has published a new review article on "Continuum and Discrete Initial-Boundary-Value Problems and Einstein's Field Equations" by Olivier Sarbach and Manuel Tiglio on 27 August 2012. Please find the abstract and further details below. ------------------ PUB.NO. lrr-2012-9 Sarbach, Olivier and Tiglio, Manuel "Continuum and Discrete Initial-Boundary-Value Problems and Einstein's Field Equations" ACCEPTED: 2012-05-02 PUBLISHED: 2012-08-27 FULL ARTICLE AT: http://www.livingreviews.org/lrr-2012-9 (incl. 457 references and 17 figures) ABSTRACT: Many evolution problems in physics are described by partial differential equations on an infinite domain; therefore, one is interested in the solutions to such problems for a given initial dataset. A prominent example is the binary black-hole problem within Einstein's theory of gravitation, in which one computes the gravitational radiation emitted from the inspiral of the two black holes, merger and ringdown. Powerful mathematical tools can be used to establish qualitative statements about the solutions, such as their existence, uniqueness, continuous dependence on the initial data, or their asymptotic behavior over large time scales. However, one is often interested in computing the solution itself, and unless the partial differential equation is very simple, or the initial data possesses a high degree of symmetry, this computation requires approximation by numerical discretization. When solving such discrete problems on a machine, one is faced with a finite limit to computa tional resources, which leads to the replacement of the infinite continuum domain with a finite computer grid. This, in turn, leads to a discrete initial-boundary value problem. The hope is to recover, with high accuracy, the exact solution in the limit where the grid spacing converges to zero with the boundary being pushed to infinity. The goal of this article is to review some of the theory necessary to understand the continuum and discrete initial boundary-value problems arising from hyperbolic partial differential equations and to discuss its applications to numerical relativity; in particular, we present well-posed initial and initial-boundary value formulations of Einstein's equations, and we discuss multi-domain high-order finite difference and spectral methods to solve them. UPCOMING ARTICLES AT: http://relativity.livingreviews.org/Articles/upcoming.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4 New CQG focus issue: Tests of the weak equivalence principle ---------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/08/15/new-cqg-focus-issue-tests-of-the-we… Additional Information: http://j.mp/MywInA Dear colleagues, We are very pleased to bring you the latest CQG focus issue: tests of the weak equivalence principle, which is currently free to read on the CQG website. http://j.mp/MywInA This focus issue brings together a set of invited papers which explore the many aspects of testing the weak equivalence principle (WEP). An introductory article laying out the theoretical context is followed by articles on current laboratory experiments. Four articles describe the latest results from lunar laser ranging and binary pulsar timing, while two articles discuss progress toward testing the free fall of anti-Hydrogen. The final four articles address future experiments to be carried out in space on orbiting or sub-orbital platforms. We hope that you will find this focus issue to be of interest. We invite you to publish your next paper with CQG and look forward to working with you soon. Best wishes, Clifford M Will Clive C Speake Guest Editors Classical and Quantum Gravity +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.5 Presentations and Pictures of the Chalonge 16th Paris Cosmology Colloquium 2012 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/08/06/presentations-and-pictures-of-the-c… Additional Information: http://chalonge.obspm.fr Ecole Internationale d'Astrophysique Daniel Chalonge The 16th Paris Cosmology Colloquium Chalonge 2012 THE NEW STANDARD MODEL OF THE UNIVERSE: LAMBDA WARM DARK MATTER: THEORY AND OBSERVATIONS Paris Observatory HQ, historic Perrault building, 25--27 JULY 2012 Greetings from Paris. We are pleased to inform you that the presentations by the lecturers during the 16th Paris Cosmology Colloquium 2012 and its Open Session are available on line (in pdf format) in "Programme and Lecturers .pdf " in the URL: http://www.chalonge.obspm.fr/colloque2012.html http://www.chalonge.obspm.fr/Programme_Paris2012.html CONTENTS: Peter Biermann (Chalonge Medal), Carlo Burigana, Christopher Conselice, Asantha Cooray, Sudeep Das, Hector de Vega, John Kormendy, Anthony Lasenby (Chalonge Medal), Marco Laveder and Carlo Giunti, Ernest Ma, John Mather (Nobel laureate and Chalonge Medal), Felix Mirabel, Lyman Page, Rafael Rebolo, Norma Sanchez, Brian Schmidt (Nobel laureate and Chalonge Medal), Aldo Serenelli, George Smoot (Nobel laureate and Chalonge Medal), Michel Tognini, Matthew Walker, Ingunn Wehus, Christian Weinheimer. OPEN SESSION DIFFUSION, PHOTO ALBUMS AND CHALONGE MEDAL 2012 : http://chalonge.obspm.fr/album2012/index.html http://www.chalonge.obspm.fr/albumopensession2012/index.html http://www.planetastronomy.com/special/2012-special/27jul/chalonge-cosmo.htm http://www.grandpublic.obspm.fr/Session-d-ete-de-Culture We thank all again, both lecturers and participants, for having contributed so much to this Colloquium and we look forward to seeing you in the next Colloquium of this series of this series With Compliments and kind regards Norma G Sanchez, Hector J de Vega http://chalonge.obspm.fr/Programme2012.html http://chalonge.obspm.fr

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################################################################# Table of Contents ################################################################# 1. Conferences 1.1 Barcelona Postgrad Encounters on Fundamental Physics 1.2 Horizons of Quantum Physics: from Foundations to Quantum-Enabled Technologies, Taipei 1.3 AMS Sectional Meeting AMS Special Session on Modern Relativity 1.4 XX SIGRAV Conference in Naples (Italy) 1.5 Workshop on Numerical and Mathematical Relativity at Oppurg, Germany 1.6 Ecole Internationale d'Astrophysique Daniel Chalonge Summer Open Session of Scientific Culture 1.7 Hot topics in Modern Cosmology (Spontaneous Workshop VII), Cargese, France 1.8 Seventh Gulf Coast Gravity Meeting, Oxford, Mississippi 2. Jobs 2.1 Two lecturer positions in the School of Mathematical Sciences at Monash University 3. News 3.1 Living Reviews in Relativity: "Binary Neutron Star Mergers" 3.2 New book: "Patterns in Physics, Toward a Unifying Theory" by Rejean Plamondon 3.3 New book: "Relativistic Astrophysics of the Transient Universe" by M.H.P.M. van Putten and A. Levinson ================================================================= 1. Conferences ================================================================= 1.1 Barcelona Postgrad Encounters on Fundamental Physics -------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/07/30/barcelona-postgrad-encounters-on-fu… Starting Wed, Oct 17, 2012 to Fri, Oct 19, 2012 Location: Barcelona, Spain Additional Information: http://ffn.ub.edu/bcn-encounters The “Barcelona Postgrad Encounters on Fundamental Physics” is conceived as a meeting of young researchers. We invite PhD students and young postdocs to participate in a friendly workshop intended to give them a unique opportunity to interact with each other, to present their own work and to get to know about the topics being developed in other institutions. The meeting has been conceived and is organized by students of our faculty. The speakers will be selected from the participants themselves, with no senior invited talks. The aim is to create an informal environment that promotes discussions and interaction. The topics covered by the talks are intended to range from mathematical studies such as string theory and QFT in curved spacetime to other grounded topics of condensed matter and strongly coupled systems, with an extra focus on holography and AdS/CFT. The talks will be selected to give a greater picture of how different fields of physics are interconnected with each other. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2 Horizons of Quantum Physics: from Foundations to Quantum-Enabled Technologies, Taipei ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/07/27/horizons-of-quantum-physics-from-fo… Starting Sun, Oct 14, 2012 to Thu, Oct 18, 2012 Location: Taipei, Taiwan Additional Information: http://www.quantumhorizons.org/ Our workshop sits at the crossroads of cutting edge Theoretical Quantum Physics, Experimental Quantum Information Processing and Industrial Research. Its scope is to create a top level environment for discussion and confrontation where a common language between theorists, experimentalists and technologists might start to develop, with the ultimate goal to explore and enable the fascinating knowledge that will shape the world of tomorrow. Main Topics of the workshop include, but are not limited to: • Foundations of Quantum Physics • Gravity and Quantum Physics • Entropy, Information, Holography • Quantum Information Theory, Relativistic and Non-Relativistic • Experimental Quantum Information Processing • Quantum Optics and Photonics • Quantum Simulation and Quantum Algorythms Confirmed Keynote Speakers are: J. Bekenstein, G.'t Hooft, H. Kleinert, W. Unruh, A. Zeilinger, as well as a bunch of outstanding Invited Speakers. Registration Deadline: 1st October 2012 Poster Submission: 1st October 2012 For more detailed, updated information, direct contact, and to register, go to the website http://www.quantumhorizons.org On behalf of the Organizing Committee Fabio Scardigli (Academia Sinica, Taipei) (email: fabio[AT]phys.ntu.edu.tw) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3 AMS Sectional Meeting AMS Special Session on Modern Relativity ------------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/07/26/ams-sectional-meeting-ams-special-s… Starting Sat, Sep 22, 2012 to Sun, Sep 23, 2012 Location: Rochester, NY, USA Additional Information: http://www.ams.org/meetings/sectional/2198_program_ss6.html#title 2012 Eastern Sectional Meeting Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY September 22-23, 2012 (Saturday - Sunday) Meeting #1082 Organizers: Manuela Campanelli and Yosef Zlochower, Rochester Institute of Technology. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4 XX SIGRAV Conference in Naples (Italy) ------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/07/21/xx-sigrav-conference-in-naples-ital… Starting Mon, Oct 22, 2012 to Fri, Oct 26, 2012 Location: Napoli, Osservatorio Astronomico di Capodimonte Additional Information: http://www.sigrav.org/Announcements/Napoli2012/Second.html The biennial Conference of the Italian Society for General Relativity and Gravitation (SIGRAV) is devoted to all aspects of gravitational physics, such as Classical and Quantum Gravity, Relativistic Astrophysics and Cosmology, as well as Experimental Gravity. The five day Conference will host about twenty invited plenary talks and shorter invited and contributed talks in three parallel workshops. A science divulgation/outreach session will be hosted during the Conference. The Conference will take place at the Osservatorio Astronomico di Capodimonte (Napoli), in the framework of the celebrations of 200 years since its foundation. During the Conference, the AMALDI MEDAL and the SIGRAV PRIZES will be awarded to outstanding Senior and Junior scientists. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5 Workshop on Numerical and Mathematical Relativity at Oppurg, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/07/10/workshop-on-numerical-and-mathemati… Starting Thu, Oct 11, 2012 to Sat, Oct 13, 2012 Location: Oppurg, Germany Additional Information: http://wwwsfb.tpi.uni-jena.de/Events/NRMR12/index.shtml The aim of the workshop is to give numerical relativists the opportunity to learn about topics in mathematical relativity beyond the level that they would typically be discussed by the numerical relativity community, and to inform the mathematical community about the current state of the art in numerical simulations. To this end talks will be presented over the following topics: 1.) Global results for numerical relativists. 2.) Formulations of general relativity. 3.) Boundary conditions and well-posedness of the initial boundary value problem. 4.) Accurate and stable discretizations of spacetime. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6 Ecole Internationale d'Astrophysique Daniel Chalonge Summer Open Session of Scientific Culture ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/07/09/ecole-internationale-dastrophysique… Location: Observatoire de Paris, historic Perrault building, Cassini Hall, France Additional Information: http://chalonge.obspm.fr/Programme2012.html Ecole Internationale d'Astrophysique Daniel Chalonge Summer Open Session of Scientific Culture Friday 27 July 2012 , Observatoire de Paris, historic Perrault building, Cassini Hall The summer open session of scientific culture 2012 of the Chalonge School in the framework of the 16th Paris Cosmology Colloquium will host the awarded cosmologists of the Nobel prize of Physics 2006, 2011 and awarded of the Daniel Chalonge Medal, and the ESA astronaut Michel Tognini, Brigadier General in the French Air Force. The Session will take place on Friday 27 July from 15h45 to 20h in the Cassini Hall, in the historic Perrault building. The welcome will take place in the Great Gallery. Programme: John Mather, George Smoot, Brian Schmidt, Michel Tognini and the Chalonge Medal Award 2012. Exhibitions: "21 years of activity of the Chalonge School: The golden days of Astrofundamental physics:". "High Mountain Scientific Stations and Observatories: Past, present and future". And the Paris Observatory exhibition "From Jean-Dominique Cassini (1625-1712) to the spacecraft Cassini-Huyggens" http://chalonge.obspm.fr/Programme2012.html With compliments and kind regards Norma G. Sanchez, Hector J. de Vega http//chalonge.obspm.fr +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7 Hot topics in Modern Cosmology (Spontaneous Workshop VII), Cargese, France ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/07/03/hot-topics-in-modern-cosmology-spon… Starting Mon, May 06, 2013 to Sat, May 11, 2013 Additional Information: http://www.cpt.univ-mrs.fr/~cosmo/SW_2013/SW7.html Spontaneous Workshop (SW) brings together specialists on recent insights in Particle Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology. The aim is to stimulate debates on common topics in views of providing us with innovating ideas. The workshop’s organization is based on an optimal number of concise presentations and enough space for discussions on emergent problems in order to favour interactions among participants. SW7 topics includes : * Cosmological parameters – Anomalies in CMB * Baryon and Lepton number violation, CP violation * LHC and Dark Matter - Astroparticle Physics * Neutrino Cosmology * Baryogenesis and Leptogenesis - Cosmic antimatter * Inflation - Dark Energy – Modified Gravity * Cosmological Large Scale Structures, Magnetic Fields * Gravitational waves of Cosmological and Astrophysical origin +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8 Seventh Gulf Coast Gravity Meeting, Oxford, Mississippi ----------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/07/02/seventh-gulf-coast-gravity-meeting/ Starting Fri, Apr 19, 2013 to Sat, Apr 20, 2013 Location: Oxford, MS, USA Additional Information: http://www.phy.olemiss.edu/GCGM7/ The Gravitation, Astrophysics, and Theoretical Physics group at the University of Mississippi will host the Seventh Gulf Coast Gravity Meeting (GCGM7) on April 19-20, 2013. The GCGM is a regional meeting that brings together researchers in all areas of gravitational physics from the south-east region of the United States. The past two editions were at Louisiana State University (GCGM5, 2009) and Florida Atlantic University (GCGM6, 2011). This is the second GCGM organized by Ole Miss (the first one was GCGM4, 2008). The workshop is meant to be informal and student presentations are welcome. There will be no registration fee. To register, simply send an email with your name and affiliation to the following address: gcgm7 [at] phy [dot] olemiss [dot] edu We don't have travel funding at the moment, but we are looking for ways to support students and postdocs. Please say explicitly in your email if you are a student or postdoc and if you would like to have travel support in case it becomes available. The email address listed above can be used for all inquiries related to the conference. More information is available on the conference webpage: http://www.phy.olemiss.edu/GCGM7/ We are looking forward to seeing you in Oxford next Spring. ================================================================= 2. Jobs ================================================================= 2.1 Two lecturer positions in the School of Mathematical Sciences at Monash University -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/07/09/two-lecturer-positions-in-the-schoo… Institution: Melbourne, Australia Deadline: Fri, Aug 31, 2012 Additional Information: http://jobs.monash.edu.au/jobDetails.asp?sJobIDs=502376 The School of Mathematical Sciences is seeking two suitably qualified and enthusiastic Lecturers/Senior Lecturers in Mathematics to join a highly motivated team at Clayton campus. You will undertake research and teaching in the area of pure or applied mathematics. Priority will be given to applicants with expertise in functional analysis, differential geometry, algebra, partial differential equations, or numerical analysis. To be successful in this role, you will have a PhD, an outstanding research record and proven teaching ability. This role is a full-time position for a fixed term period of three years; however, flexible working arrangements may be negotiated, and the position may be converted to a permanent position subject to certain performance criteria. Appointment will be made at a level appropriate to the successful applicant's qualifications, experience and in accordance with classification standards for each level. Applications close on Friday 31 August 2012, 11:55pm Aus. Eastern Standard Time. Enquiries: Professor Kate Smith-Miles, Head of School, telephone +61 3 9905 3170 For further information please use the following link http://jobs.monash.edu.au/jobDetails.asp?sJobIDs=502376 ================================================================= 3. News ================================================================= 3.1 Living Reviews in Relativity: "Binary Neutron Star Mergers" --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/07/19/living-reviews-in-relativity-binary… Additional Information: http://www.livingreviews.org/lrr-2012-8 Living Reviews in Relativity has published a new review article on "Binary Neutron Star Mergers" by Joshua A. Faber and Frederic A. Rasio on July 4, 2012. Please find the abstract and further details below. We are also pleased to announce that Living Reviews in Relativity received an impact factor of 17.462 in Thomson Reuters Journal Citation Report 2011, again leading the category Physics, Particles & Fields. Special thanks to all our authors for writing such excellent reviews! ------------------ PUB.NO. lrr-2012-8 Faber, Joshua A. and Rasio, Frederic A. "Binary Neutron Star Mergers" ACCEPTED: 2012-05-22 PUBLISHED: 2012-07-04 FULL ARTICLE AT: http://www.livingreviews.org/lrr-2012-8 ABSTRACT: We review the current status of studies of the coalescence of binary neutron star systems. We begin with a discussion of the channels by which merging binaries form, and discuss the most recent observational and theoretical predictions for observable merger rates. Next, we turn to the quasi-equilibrium formalisms that are used to study binaries prior to the merger phase and to generate initial data for dynamical simulations, including a discussion of our current understanding of the physics they can reveal in their own right and how they have shaped our view of the orbital instability processes that can drive binaries to merger at the end of their lifetimes. Afterwards, we turn to the techniques used in dynamical simulations, including relativistic formalisms, (magneto)hydrodynamics, gravitational wave extraction techniques, and nuclear-density microphysical treatments. This is followed by a discussion of the simulations performed across the field to date, including the most recent results from both fully relativistic and/or microphysically-oriented simulations. Finally, we discuss the likely directions for the field as we transition from the first generation of gravitational wave interferometers to the second while supercomputers enter the petascale regime. UPCOMING ARTICLES AT: http://relativity.livingreviews.org/Articles/upcoming.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2 New book: "Patterns in Physics, Toward a Unifying Theory" by Rejean Plamondon --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/07/10/new-book-patterns-in-physics-toward… I am pleased to announce the recent publication of my book: “Patterns in Physics, Toward a Unifying Theory”, by Rejean Plamondon, 214 pages; 49 figures. Presses Internationales Polytechnique, June 2012. The main message conveyed throughout the book is that the four basic interactive forces of physics, which are considered to be empirical facts, can be seen as emergent phenomena described by specific mathematical patterns, when seen through the appropriate representation and interpretation schemes. Similarly, in such a model, once a coherent set of physical units is defined, the values of the fundamental constants can be seen as numerical parametric patterns that can be predicted after taking into account the various projections that are required to perform these measurements as well as the physical environment and the specific context in which these estimates are made. More specifically, in generalizing a statistical pattern recognition methodology, it is possible to point out some basic patterns that could contribute to bridging the gap between quantum mechanics and general relativity. The whole argument stems from two basic principles: the principle of interdependence and the principle of asymptotic congruence. It starts with an analogy between problem-solving methods in physics and the search for solutions in statistical pattern recognition. Based on this heuristic and analogical approach, a probabilistic version of the Einstein field equations is derived and a solution for the case of a weak-field symmetric massive object is proposed on the grounds of the central limit theorem and the Bayes' law. The model has only one emergent characteristic feature, a constant parameter which can be associated to the intrinsic proper length or the space-time response of the physical system. The resulting field and potential equations can be seen as ge neralizations of Newton’s empirical law. Once incorporated in the metric it leads to very chllenging predictions, regarding for example the dark matter and dark energy. Rejean Plamondon Professor Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal Quebec, CANADA +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3 New book: "Relativistic Astrophysics of the Transient Universe" by M.H.P.M. van Putten and A. Levinson ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/07/10/new-book-relativistic-astrophysics-… Additional Information: http://www.cambridge.org/aus/catalogue/catalogue.asp?isbn=9781107010734 Relativistic Astrophysics of the Transient Universe: Gravitation, Hydrodynamics and Radiation by Maurice H. P. M. Van Putten and Amir Levinson Cambridge University Press, 2012 Advance praise: 'Van Putten and Levinson have made an enjoyable compilation of all those strange things that can happen in our Universe, not only providing detailed physical calculations to understand them, but also including descriptions of all the channels of radiation that we can use to receive as much information about them as we can.' Gerard 't Hooft, Utrecht University, from the Foreword

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################################################################# Table of Contents ################################################################# 1. Conferences 1.1 2012 Conference on Computational Physics (CCP2012), Kobe, Japan (2nd circ.) 1.2 Multiverse and Fundamental Cosmology (2nd circ.) 1.3 First Erlangen Fall School on Quantum Geometry 1.4 CoCoNuT Meeting 2012, in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) 1.5 Black Hole Growth in the Universe, Beijing 2. Jobs 2.1 Assistant Research Faculty in M-String/Brane Theory at CASPER, Baylor University 2.2 Chair in Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Sheffield, UK 2.3 Postdoctoral positions at Fudan University, Shanghai, China 2.4 Postdoc positions for 2013 at Rhodes University, South Africa 3. News 3.1 Presentations of the Chalonge Meudon Workshop 2012: "Warm Dark Matter galaxy formation in agreement with observations" 3.2 Thomas-Paul Hack awarded 2012 Giulio Rampa Thesis Prize 3.3 2013 Awards for Essays on Gravitation 3.4 New Book: "The Geometry of Special Relativity" by Tevian Dray 3.5 New book: "The General Theory of Relativity: A Mathematical Exposition" by Anadijiban Das and Andrew DeBenedictis ================================================================= 1. Conferences ================================================================= 1.1 2012 Conference on Computational Physics (CCP2012), Kobe, Japan (2nd circ.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/06/21/conference-on-computational-physics… Starting Sun, Oct 14, 2012 to Thu, Oct 18, 2012 Location: Kobe, Japan Additional Information: http://www.ile.osaka-u.ac.jp/CCP2012/index.html A unique international conference that integrates contributions from Physics and other fields. We are pleased to announce that registration and abstract and/or full paper submission are open on the conference website: http://www.ile.osaka-u.ac.jp/CCP2012/index.html Dates: October 14 (Sunday) - 18 (Thursday), 2012 Venue: Nichii Gakkan Conference Center, Kobe, Japan (next to the K-computer site) http://www.ile.osaka-u.ac.jp/CCP2012/access.html Main purpose: This 24th CCP tries for the first time to put together the researchers interested in various fields of computational science, with focus on pure and applied Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Climate, Weather, Earth Science and so on. CCP2012 aims at stimulating interdisciplinary discussion and collaboration on computational science. Furthermore, it is the first time that the CCP is organized in Japan and this is done on the occasion of the opening of the K-computer for shared use (September 2012). Distinctive features: 1) Broad range of topics. 2) 11 plenary talks with comprehensive reviews from physics to industrial application. 3) Half of the parallel session organized on the basis of numerical methods and the other half about special topics deemed of particular importance 4) Speakers are invited to present: i) a comprehensive overview of their research field, ii) the reasons why the selected numerical methods are useful or necessary for their computation, iii) numerical scheme and results, and iv) future prospects. Invited talks: http://www.ile.osaka-u.ac.jp/CCP2012/invited.html Registration fee: 30000 yen (20000 yen for students) Deadline for registration: July 31, 2012; [late registrations will be accepted until September 10, at the increased fee of 35000 yen (25000 yen for students)] Deadline for abstract submission: August 31, 2012 A simple abstract or a full paper may be submitted, as long as the pdf file is less than 4Mb. The whole submitted file will be distributed to all participants as a flash memory. Deadline for submission of the manuscript for the proceedings: November 19, 2012 The CCP2012 is organized by: IUPAP, Osaka University, Kyoto University, Kobe University, University of Hyogo, The Japan Physical Society (JPS), The Japan Society of Applied Physics (JSAP) The conference is also endorsed by many organizations in the world such as APS, EPS, AAPPS, etc.: Contact: email: ccp2012[AT]ile.osaka-u.ac.jp +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2 Multiverse and Fundamental Cosmology (2nd circ.) ---------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/06/14/multiverse-and-fundamental-cosmolog… Starting Mon, Sep 10, 2012 to Fri, Sep 14, 2012 Location: Szczecin, Poland Additional Information: http://cosmo.fiz.univ.szczecin.pl Dear Collegues, We would like to remind you that the deadline for an early registration for the conference “Multiverse and Fundamental Cosmology” (10-14.09.2012) is 30th of June 2012. Participants are kindly required to register through our conference server http://cosmo.fiz.univ.szczecin.pl by filling in a registration form and submitting it to the conference address: mcosmo12[AT]wmf.univ.szczecin.pl. Those who want to give a talk should send the title and the abstract together with the registration form. The talks selected to an oral presentation will be announced by the Organizing Committee soon after the registration deadline. It is planned that the invited lectures and short contributions will be published in a conference volume of the American Institute of Physics. The organizer of the conference is the Cosmology Group of the University of Szczecin and collaborators are the Polish Physical Society, the Copernicus Center for Interdisciplinary Studies in Krakow, and the National Centre for Nuclear Research in Swierk. List of invited speakers includes: Martin Bojowald, Univ. Penn State, USA Robert R. Caldwell, Dartmouth College, Hanover, USA Paul C.W. Davies, Center for Fundamental Concepts in Science, Arizona St. Univ., USA Michael Heller, Copernicus Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Kraków, Poland Jerzy Jurkiewicz, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland Claus Kiefer, Univ. Cologne, Germany Renate Loll, Univ. Utrecht, The Netherlands Carlos J.A.P. Martins, Univ. Porto, Portugal David Polarski, Univ. Montpellier, France Alexei Starobinsky, Landau Institute, Moscow, Russia Shinji Tsujikawa, Tokyo University of Science, Tokyo, Japan Jean-Philippe Uzan, IAP, Paris, France Alexander Vilenkin, Tufts University, USA I am looking forward to seeing you in Szczecin. With compliments, Mariusz P. Dabrowski (Organizing Committee chair) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3 First Erlangen Fall School on Quantum Geometry -------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/06/07/fall-school-on-quantum-geometry-in-… Starting Mon, Oct 08, 2012 to Fri, Oct 12, 2012 Location: Erlangen, Germany Additional Information: http://www.gravity.physik.fau.de/school/school.shtml Dear Friends and Colleagues, the Emerging Field Project ``Quantum Geometry'' of the FAU Erlangen-Nuernberg is organising a fall school on Quantum Geometry. This a joint project between the departments of physics and mathematics. More details can be found at http://quantumgeometry.nat.uni-erlangen.de/school2012 More information about the EFP Quantum Geometry at http://quantumgeometry.nat.uni-erlangen.de/ More details on the Quantum Gravity Research performed in Erlangen can be found at http://www.gravity.physik.fau.de Please forward to interested colleagues and students at your convenience. Thank you very much and best wishes Thomas Thiemann +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4 CoCoNuT Meeting 2012, in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) ------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/06/04/coconut-meeting-2012/ Starting Wed, Oct 24, 2012 to Fri, Oct 26, 2012 Location: Palma de Mallorca, Spain Additional Information: http://www.mpa-garching.mpg.de/hydro/COCONUT/Mallorca2012/ The CoCoNuT code is a general relativistic hydrodynamics code with dynamical spacetime evolution. The aim of this numerical code is the study of several astrophysical scenarios in which general relativity can play an important role, namely the collapse of rapidly rotating stellar cores and the evolution of isolated neutron stars. The emphasis this year shall be put on gravitational waves as probes of new physics under extreme conditions. Recent progress and future developments of this field and of the CoCoNuT code shall be discussed, but not exclusively. Possible topics of the meeting are: • Gravitational wave theory and detection • Simulation and modeling of GW sources: black holes, neutron stars, supernovae • Multimessenger astronomy using GW • Science potential of present and future planed detectors The purpose of the CoCoNuT meeting is twofold: on the one hand it is intended as a regular (yearly so far) meeting of the CoCoNuT users, but it also serves as an opportunity to interchange ideas with users of similar numerical codes. Therefore the attendance to the meeting of anyone outside the CoCoNuT community is welcomed. This meeting in particular would be of interest to a wide community including cosmologists, high energy physicists, theoretical relativists, numerical relativists and nuclear astrophysicists. Invited speakers: • Patrick Sutton, Cardiff University (UK) • Chris Van Den Broeck, National Institute for Subatomic Physics (Nederlands) • Reinhard Prix, Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics, Hannover (Germany) Conference venue: The workshop shall take place at the Universitat de les Illes Balears (Palma de Mallorca - UIB Campus) Deadline for registration and abstract submission is 15th September. Deadline for hotel reservation is 20th September. Organizers: • Carles Bona, Universitat de les Illes Balears, Palma (Spain) • Sascha Husa, Universitat de les Illes Balears, Palma (Spain) • Alicia Sintes, Universitat de les Illes Balears, Palma (Spain) • Jerome Novak, LUTH, Observatoire de Paris, Meudon (France). • Pablo Cerdá-Durán, DAA, Universidad de Valencia (Spain) • Isabel Cordero-Carrión, MPA, Garching bei München (Germany) You can find more information under: http://www.mpa-garching.mpg.de/hydro/COCONUT/Mallorca2012/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5 Black Hole Growth in the Universe, Beijing ---------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/06/03/black-hole-growth-in-the-universe-b… Starting Mon, Sep 03, 2012 to Fri, Sep 07, 2012 Location: Beijing, China Additional Information: http://astro-gr.aei.mpg.de/Astro-GR@Beijing-2012 Pau Amaro-Seoane, Rainer Spurzem, Yun-Kau Lau and Fukun Liu are planning a 5-day informal meeting on "Black Hole Growth in the Universe: Astrophysical Modelling of super- and massive black holes and their environment" to be held at the NAOC in Beijing from Monday 3 to Friday 7th September 2012. Again, as every year, "informal" means here no registration fee, nor poster presentation, nor proceedings. The meeting is thought to be run in the style of Aspen/ITP/Newton Institute/Modest meetings, with plenty of time for discussions, just as Astro-GR has always been run. The workshop will bring together astrophysicists (observers and theoreticians), cosmologists and relativists, with the goal of building new collaborative relationships -as well as strengthening existing ones- focused on the interpretation of gravitational wave observations as a tool of astronomical discovery and a probe of the fundamental physics of gravity. ================================================================= 2. Jobs ================================================================= 2.1 Assistant Research Faculty in M-String/Brane Theory at CASPER, Baylor University ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/06/21/assistant-research-faculty-in-m-str… Institution: Waco, TX, USA Deadline: Sat, Jul 07, 2012 Additional Information: http://www.baylor.edu/casper/index.php?id=83893 This position will support joint research projects within two of CASPER's research groups, the Early Universe, Cosmology and Strings Group (EUCOS) and the Gravity, Cosmology and Astroparticle Group (GCAP). As such, the successful applicant will work primarily with four CASPER Professors. This position is a research position, and carries no teaching responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate should hold the Ph.D. and exhibit an exemplary research record in any aspect of Brane/String/M-theory cosmology or a related area. Research faculty and postdocs at all levels, along with recent Ph.D. graduates, are strongly encouraged to apply. SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Applications will be reviewed beginning May 1, 2012, and will be accepted until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be submitted by July 1, 2012. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: The following materials must be submitted for consideration as a complete application: 1) a list of refereed papers published and submitted, 2) a brief essay describing your research interests and a proposal for a research program to be carried out during your time at Baylor, and 3) current curriculum vitae, with names and contact information for three individuals from whom you have requested letters of recommendation. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2 Chair in Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Sheffield, UK -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/06/15/chair-in-mathematics-and-statistics… Institution: Sheffield, United Kingdom Deadline: Tue, Jul 31, 2012 Additional Information: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AEP355/chair-in-mathematics-and-statistics/ Following significant strategic investment the School of Mathematics and Statistics invites applications for a Chair in Mathematics and Statistics with a start date of 1 January 2013 or as soon as possible thereafter. The appointee will carry out top-quality research in an area of mathematics or statistics, will provide scientific leadership, in a broad sense, and will have demonstrated the ability to contribute at the highest level to the School's submission to the next REF. The successful candidate will have experience in successfully supervising postgraduate research students and will have demonstrated the ability to generate research funding at a high level for their particular discipline. The post-holder will be expected to contribute fully to the School's teaching and be willing to serve, in due course, in one of the senior positions in the School. Preference may be given to candidates with potential for interaction with current members of the School and whose research interests fit well with the School's present research profile, either by strengthening or complementing existing areas. Applicants are asked to make explicit comments in their application on the reasons why they fit with the School's present research profile and on their current view of their potential contribution to the School's REF submission. To view current vacancies and apply online please go to: http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3 Postdoctoral positions at Fudan University, Shanghai, China --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/06/15/postdoctoral-positions-at-fudan-uni… Institution: Shanghai, China Deadline: Fri, Aug 31, 2012 The newly established gravity and high energy astrophysics group at Fudan University (Shanghai, China) has several postdoctoral positions to fill as soon as possible. We are looking for candidates with interest/experience in X-ray astronomy, black hole binaries, AGN, and any theoretical issue concerning astrophysical black holes. Preference may be given to candidates with not more than 2-3 years of postdoctoral experience. Graduated students who expect to receive soon the doctoral degree are also encouraged to apply. The positions are available from as soon as possible and the initial appointment can be for 1, 2 or 3 years, with the possibility of an extension. Salary and benefits are negotiable. Interested candidates should send their CV (including, among other things, date of birth, contact details of 2-3 referees, and possible starting date), short statement of research interests and/or experience, and publication list to cosimo.bambi[AT]lmu.de Please arrange also 2-3 recommendation letters to be sent separately to the same email address. If electronic submission is not possible, application material may be send via regular mail to: Cosimo Bambi Arnold Sommerfeld Center for Theoretical Physics Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München Theresienstraße 37, 80333 Munich, Germany Inquires can be sent to cosimo.bambi[AT]lmu.de Review of applications will start immediately and shortlisted candidates will be contacted as soon as possible. There is no deadline and applications from outstanding candidates are welcome at any time. Further details: Fudan. Fudan University is located in Shanghai and it is one of the most selective and prestigious university in China. The Department of Physics is growing quickly and the members of the groups will be able also to interact with people at the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory. Salary. The salary is negotiable and depends on the qualification of the candidate. The net salary for postdocs with overseas doctoral degree is in the range 100,000-150,000 CNY/year (roughly corresponding to 1,000-1,500 EUR/month). Housing. Fudan can provide apartments of 50-80 square meters inside the campus at very convenient rental rates (about 300 CNY/month, roughly 40 EUR/month). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4 Postdoc positions for 2013 at Rhodes University, South Africa ----------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/06/12/post-doc-opportunity-for-2013-at-rh… Institution: Rhodes University, South Africa Deadline: Tue, Jul 31, 2012 Additional Information: http://www.ru.ac.za/research/funding/fellowships/rhodespost-doctoral/ Rhodes University offers postdoc opportunities for 2013. The postdoc positions are for 1 year renewable once. Candidates with a PhD and experience in theoretical cosmology and/or numerical simulations in cosmology are encouraged to apply. The deadline for application is the 31/07/2012, and candidates must contact Dr Larena (j.larena[AT]ru.ac.za) before applying. ================================================================= 3. News ================================================================= 3.1 Presentations of the Chalonge Meudon Workshop 2012: "Warm Dark Matter galaxy formation in agreement with observations" --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/06/18/presentations-of-the-chalonge-meudo… Additional Information: http://www.chalonge.obspm.fr/Cias_Meudon2012.html Chalonge Meudon Workshop 2012 "WARM DARK MATTER GALAXY FORMATION IN AGREEMENT WITH OBSERVATIONS" at the Meudon campus of Observatoire de Paris, CIAS in the historic Château building, 6, 7 and 8 JUNE 2012 http://www.chalonge.obspm.fr/Cias_Meudon2012.html Greetings from Paris. We are pleased to inform you that all the presentations by the lecturers during the Chalonge Meudon Warm Dark Matter Workshop 2012 are available on line (in pdf format) in "Programme and Lecturers .pdf " in the www site of this Workshop http://www.chalonge.obspm.fr/Cias_Meudon2012.html http://www.chalonge.obspm.fr/Programme_CIAS2012.html Contents: Nicola C.AMORISCO, Peter BIERMANN, Pier-Stefano CORASANITI, Subinoy DAS, Hector DE VEGA, Elena FERRI, Ayuki KAMADA, Igor D.KARACHENTSEV, Wei LIAO, Marco LOMBARDI, Marc LOVELL, Manolis PAPASTERGIS, Jorge PENARRUBIA, Norma G. SANCHEZ, Patrick VALAGEAS, Casey WATSON, Jesús ZAVALA, He ZHANG . The Photo Album of the Workshop capturing moments of the stimulating atmosphere created by all lecturers and participants is posted in the same www site: http://www.chalonge.obspm.fr/albumCIAS2012/index.html We thank all again, both lecturers and participants, for having contributed so much to this Workshop and we look forward to seeing you again in the next meetings of this series With Compliments and kind regards Norma G Sanchez , Hector J. de Vega http://chalonge.obspm.fr +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2 Thomas-Paul Hack awarded 2012 Giulio Rampa Thesis Prize ----------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/06/15/thomas-paul-hack-awarded-2012-giuli… Additional Information: http://www-2.unipv.it/dottorati/scienzeetecnologie/fisica/n/web_PhD/ We are pleased to announce that the 2012 Giulio Rampa Thesis Prize for outstanding research in Mathematical or Numerical General Relativity will be presented to Dr. Thomas-Paul Hack. The committee consisting of Profs. Gerhard Huisken (Chair), Lars Andersson, Mauro Carfora, Luciano Rezzolla prepared the following citation: "Dr. Hack's thesis On the Backreaction of Scalar and Spinor Quantum Fields in Curved Spacetimes marks a breakthrough for a thorough evaluation of quantum effects of matter for cosmology. It provides a relevant contribution to the field and will constitute an extremely valuable reference in the area of quantum fields in curved spacetimes and its cosmological applications." The prize is sponsored by The University of Pavia to honor the memory of Giulio Rampa and is given, every two years, to a graduate student for outstanding research in mathematical or numerical general relativity. The prize has been established in 2011, and is endowed under the terms of a bequest from Nadia and Giorgio Rampa. See: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2011/10/06/giulio-rampa-thesis-prize-for-outst… and http://www-2.unipv.it/dottorati/scienzeetecnologie/fisica/n/web_PhD/ The GRT prize carries a certificate and a net check of 2,000 EUR. The prize will be presented at the annual Honors Ceremony during the Inauguration of the Graduate Studies Academic Year in Pavia, in December 2012. The next GRT prize will be awarded in 2014 to a Ph.D. Thesis submitted by a nominator no later than January 31, 2014, on behalf of students who graduated between January 2012 - December 2013. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3 2013 Awards for Essays on Gravitation ----------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/06/13/2013-awards-for-essays-on-gravitati… Additional Information: http://www.gravityresearchfoundation.org GRAVITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION PO BOX 81389 WELLESLEY HILLS MA 02481-0004 USA 2013 Awards for Essays on Gravitation In 2013, for our sixty-fourth competition, the trustees of the Gravity Research Foundation are offering five awards for short essays for the purpose of stimulating thought and encouraging work on gravitation. The stipulations follow. (1) We will make these Awards on May 15, 2013 for the best well-written essays, 1500 words or less (excluding abstracts, diagrams, references and minimal equations), on the subject of gravitation, its theory, applications, or effects. (2) The First Award will be $4000.00 The Second Award will be 1250.00 The Third Award will be 1000.00 The Fourth Award will be 750.00 The Fifth Award will be 500.00 (3) Essays must be in English and e-mailed in a single PDF file before April 1, 2013. Early submission is desirable. 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 pages should include essay title; authors' names, complete mailing and e-mail addresses; submission date; an abstract of 125 words or less; and the statement: "Essay written for the Gravity Research Foundation 2013 Awards for Essays on Gravitation." Pages should be numbered. (5) The decision of the judges will be final and no reviews or comments will be provided. (6) Please check the winners' announcement to be posted on our website: http://www.gravityresearchfoundation.org around May 15, 2013. We will also attempt to send all participants a general e-mail notification. (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: 2012 - Claus Kiefer and Manuel Kraemer, University of Cologne, Koeln, Germany 2011 - Ivan Agullo, Penn State and Leonard Parker, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 2010 - Mark Van Raamsdonk, University of British Columbia, Vancouver 2009 - Alexander Burinskii, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia 2008 - T. Padmanabhan, IUCAA, Pune, India 2007 - S. Carlip, University of California at Davis 2006 - Vijay Balasubramanian, University of Pennsylvania; Donald Marolf, University of California at Santa Barbara and Moshe Rozali, University of British Columbia 2005 - John Ellis, CERN; N. E. Mavromatos, King's College London and D. V. Nanopoulos, Texas A and M University 2004 - Maulik Parikh, Columbia University, New York 2003 - Martin Bojowald, The Pennsylvania State University 2002 - Steven B. Giddings, University of California at Santa Barbara and Stanford University, Stanford, California 2001 - Csaba Csaki and Joshua Erlich, Los Alamos National Lab and Christophe Grojean, University of California at Berkeley 2000 - Arthur Lue and Erick J. Weinberg, Columbia University, New York 1999 - John Ellis, CERN; N. E. Mavromatos, University of Oxford and D. V. Nanopoulos, Texas A and M University 1998 - Viqar Husain, University of British Columbia, Vancouver +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4 New Book: "The Geometry of Special Relativity" by Tevian Dray ----------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/06/08/new-book-the-geometry-of-special-re… Additional Information: http://www.physics.oregonstate.edu/coursewikis/GSR/bookinfo I am pleased to announce the imminent publication of my book: "The Geometry of Special Relativity", by Tevian Dray, 150 pages; 70 figures. A K Peters/CRC Press, 2012. Publication details are available at: http://www.crcpress.com/product/isbn/9781466510470 This book emphasizes the use of hyperbolic triangle trigonometry to solve problems in special relativity. An online version of the book also exists in both wiki and PDF formats: http://www.physics.oregonstate.edu/coursewikis/GSR Please note that the online version does not contain all of the editorial changes in the print edition. Companion volumes on differential forms and general relativity are planned; early drafts are available at: http://www.physics.oregonstate.edu/coursewikis/GDF http://www.physics.oregonstate.edu/coursewikis/GGR Tevian Dray Professor of Mathematics Oregon State University http://www.math.oregonstate.edu/~tevian +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.5 New book: "The General Theory of Relativity: A Mathematical Exposition" by Anadijiban Das and Andrew DeBenedictis --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/06/03/book-the-general-theory-of-relativi… Additional Information: http://www.springer.com/physics/theoretical%2C+mathematical+%26+computation… Anadijiban Das and Andrew DeBenedictis "The General Theory of Relativity: A Mathematical Exposition" 705 pages, 105 figures. Springer (2012). "The General Theory of Relativity: A Mathematical Exposition" will serve readers as a modern mathematical introduction to the general theory of relativity. Throughout the book, examples, worked-out problems, and exercises (with hints and solutions) are furnished. Topics in this book include, but are not limited to: - tensor analysis, - the special theory of relativity, - the general theory of relativity and Einstein’s field equations, - spherically symmetric solutions and experimental confirmations, - static and stationary space-time domains, - black holes, - cosmological models, - algebraic classifications and the Newman-Penrose equations, - the coupled Einstein-Maxwell-Klein-Gordon equations, - appendices covering mathematical supplements and special topics, Mathematical rigor, yet very clear presentation of the topics make this book a unique text for both university students and research scholars. For full publication details please see: http://www.springer.com/physics/theoretical%2C+mathematical+%26+computation… or http://www.sfu.ca/~adebened/grbook/

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[Hyperspace-list] Hyperspace Bulletin for June 2012
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02 Jun '12

################################################################# Table of Contents ################################################################# 1. Conferences 1.1 Thirteenth Marcel Grossman Meeting (MG13) in Stockholm (6th circ.) 1.2 Spanish Relativity Meeting in Portugal, ERE2012 (3rd circ.) 1.3 Algebro-geometric methods in fundamental physics, Bad Honnef, Germany 1.4 Experimental Search for Quantum Gravity - the hard facts, Perimeter Institute 1.5 Exploring New Horizons with Gravitational Waves, Hannover 1.6 MG13, Parallel sessions SG1 - SG2: "GR around the Earth and the Sun", Stockholm 1.7 V Black Holes Workshop in Lisbon 1.8 From Quantum to Cosmos 5 - 5th International workshop on space-based research in fundamental physics and astronomy 1.9 26th Texas Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics in Sao Paulo, Brazil 2. Jobs 2.1 Postdoc in gravitational physics at the University of Vienna 2.2 2012 VESF fellowships for theoretical research on Gravitational Wave Detection 2.3 Lecturer in Applied Mathematics at Queen Mary, London 3. News 3.1 Living Reviews in Relativity: "Stationary Black Holes" (major update) and "Dynamical Boson Stars" 3.2 Paris Spring Open Session of Scientific Culture 2012, "The Human and the Universe" 3.3 Einstein Toolkit Release 3.4 Gravity Research Foundation, Awards for the Essays 2012 3.5 2012 IOP Gravitational Physics Group Thesis Prize (sponsored by CQG) 3.6 John Miller awarded 2011 IOP Gravitational Physics Group thesis prize co-sponsored by CQG 3.7 Call for Nominations: Fellows of the GRG Society (revised mailing address) ================================================================= 1. Conferences ================================================================= 1.1 Thirteenth Marcel Grossman Meeting (MG13) in Stockholm (6th circ.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/05/31/thirteenth-marcel-grossman-meeting-… Starting Sun, Jul 01, 2012 to Sun, Jul 07, 2013 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Additional Information: http://www.icra.it/MG/mg13/ The proceedings will be published as usual by World Scientific. However, the plenary session written contributions together with the chair selected rapporteur reports (both nominally up to 20 pages) will be published in early 2013 in the journal IJMPD (submission deadline of December 31, 2012). The remaining parallel session contributions up to 5 pages in the normal proceedings and poster contributions up to 2 pages (submission deadline of February 28, 2013) will be published together with the previously described contributions as usual as a three volume set by World Scientific. On Saturday July 7 at the International Conference on High Energy Physics in Melbourne, Australia the CERN scientists will announce their possible discovery of the Higgs particle, until which time news on this topic will be restricted. However, thanks to the time difference between Melbourne and Stockholm, just after the announcement in Melbourne, a special presentation will be made in the Saturday morning MG13 plenary session by two scientists, one from each of the two experimental groups involved, followed by a talk about the theoretical implications of the findings by Luciano Maiani. The plenary program is available on-line. During the month of June parallel session chairs will prepare the final program of their sessions. Contact the appropriate chairperson with any questions that arise; their emails are on the conference website. Any abstracts remaining to be submitted should be uploaded as soon as possible to receive consideration by the chairperson. The final parallel session program will be published in late June. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2 Spanish Relativity Meeting in Portugal, ERE2012 (3rd circ.) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/05/31/spanish-relativity-meeting-in-portu… Starting Mon, Sep 03, 2012 to Fri, Sep 07, 2012 Location: Guimarães, Portugal Additional Information: http://w3.math.uminho.pt/~ERE2012 The Spanish Relativity Meeting (ERE) is an international conference devoted to Relativity and Gravitation and it is supported by the Spanish Society of Gravitation and Relativity (SEGRE) http://www.segre.es/en/congresos.shtml. Invited speakers - Alan Rendall (Albert Einstein Institut, Golm, Germany) - Claes Uggla (Karlstad University, Sweden) - Gabriel Lopes-Cardoso (IST, Lisbon, Portugal) - George Ellis (University of Cape Town, South Africa) - Jörg Frauendiener (Otago University, New Zealand) - José Edelstein (University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain) - Juan Valiente Kroon (Queen Mary, University of London, UK) - László Szabados (Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest, Hungary) - Marc Mars (University of Salamanca, Spain) - Pau Figueras (University of Cambridge, UK) - Paul Tod (University of Oxford, UK) - Pedro Ferreira (University of Oxford, UK) - Peter Dunsby (University of Cape Town, South Africa) - Radu Roiban* (Penn State University, USA) - Vítor Cardoso (IST, Lisbon, Portugal) *To be confirmed We remind those interested in submitting an abstract to the conference that the deadline for abstract submission (10th of June) is quickly approaching. Also it is expected that the conference dates will be a busy period in Guimarães as the city is the "European Capital of Culture" in 2012. This makes it advisable to book accommodation well in advance. Finally we would like to ask participants to check regularly the conference website for further information updates. We look forward to seeing you all in Guimarães, The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) Alfonso García-Parrado Estelita Vaz (Coordinator) Irene Brito Filipe Mena Filipe Moura M. Piedade Machado-Ramos Viktor Czinner +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3 Algebro-geometric methods in fundamental physics, Bad Honnef, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/05/29/algebro-geometric-methods-in-fundam… Starting Sun, Sep 02, 2012 to Fri, Sep 07, 2012 Location: Bad Honnef, Germany Additional Information: http://www.zarm.uni-bremen.de/agm2012 The issue of this WEH Seminar goes back to the very early period where physical problems started to trigger the development of mathematical methods. That means, it started with astronomical problems of describing the motion of celestial bodies. A first essential milestone in that history was the invention of elliptic functions. This then has been developed further yielding the Jacoby inversion problem and the construction of Abelian functions, the cornerstone of the whole building of modern algebraic geometry. Today, algebra-geometric methods are widely implemented in the context of modern physical theories like General Relativity, gauge theory, quantum theory and also string theory. Accordingly, there is a wide interest in developing further these mathematical methods in various directions. It is the purpose of this WE-Heraeus-Seminar to present the state of the art of this area of mathematics and its applications to various issues in theoretical physics. The WEH-Seminar is devoted to master students, PhD students as well as researchers. We will also have a poster session. Every participant is invited to present her/his research as poster. At the end of the meeting we will have the best poster award. Invited and confirmed speakers include M. Atiyah (Edinburgh), B. Dubrovin (Triest), N. Manton (Cambridge), W. Nahm (Dublin), E. Previato (Boston), and D. Zagier (Bonn). Organizers of this conference are V. Enolskii, J. Kunz and C. Lämmerzahl. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4 Experimental Search for Quantum Gravity - the hard facts, Perimeter Institute --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/05/29/experimental-search-for-quantum-gra… Starting Mon, Oct 22, 2012 to Thu, Oct 25, 2012 Location: Waterloo, Canada Additional Information: http://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/en/Events/Experimental_Search_for_QG/Exper… Quantum Gravity tries to answer some of the most fundamental questions about the quantum nature of spacetime. To make progress in this area it is mandatory to establish a contact to observations and experiments and to learn what the "hard facts" on quantum gravity are, that nature provides us with. Quantum Gravity is a field where several approaches, based on different principles and assumptions, develop in parallel. At present it is not clear whether and how some of the approaches are compatible, and might share common properties. This meeting will draw on a diverse set of physicists who come to make proposals for quantum gravity phenomenology from a broad range of perspectives, including path-integral-inspired as well as canonical, and discrete as well as continuum-based approaches, providing a platform to exchange ideas with researchers working on theoretical and experimental aspects of different proposals. This will be the third in a series of meetings, the first of which was held at PI (2007), the second at NORDITA (2010). This meeting looks to the future and has two primary goals: 1) to assess the status of different proposals for QG phenomenology in the light of recent experimental results from Fermi, Auger, LHC etc. and 2) to discuss and stimulate new ideas and proposals, coming from a diverse set of viewpoints about quantum spacetime. In order to allow for a fruitful exchange of ideas across different approaches, and between experimental and theoretical researchers, the workshop will lay a main focus on structured discussion sessions with short (15 min.) presentations. For more information and a list of topics see the conference webpage. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5 Exploring New Horizons with Gravitational Waves, Hannover ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/05/29/exploring-new-horizons-with-gravita… Starting Fri, Jun 08, 2012 to Fri, Jun 08, 2012 Location: Hannover, Germany Additional Information: https://sites.google.com/site/gwnewhorizons/ "Exploring New Horizons with Gravitational Waves": a one-day intensive workshop on testing General Relativity on Black Hole Horizons with Gravitational Waves. Albert Einstein Institute, Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics, Hannover and Leibniz Universität, Hannover, Germany Friday, June 8, 2012 The scientific objective of the workshop is to bring together researchers in gravitational theory, numerical relativity and relativistic astrophysics to brainstorm on strategies for using LIGO/Virgo gravitational-wave detectors to test General Relativity in the strong field regime near black hole horizons. For further information and the registration form please see the following website: https://sites.google.com/site/gwnewhorizons/ Participants are encouraged to give short (~15 min) contributed talks. If you would like to give a contributed talk please submit your title and abstract on the web-site when registering for the workshop. Looking forward to seeing you all in Hannover. Organizers: Gian Mario Manca Emil Mottola Ruslan Vaulin Chris Van Den Broeck +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6 MG13, Parallel sessions SG1 - SG2: "GR around the Earth and the Sun", Stockholm ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/05/25/parallel-sessions-sg1-sg2-gr-around… Starting Mon, Jul 02, 2012 to Tue, Jul 03, 2012 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Additional Information: http://www.icra.it/mg/mg13/parallel_sessions.htm Parallel sessions SG1 - SG2, "GR around the Earth and the Sun" Chair: Roberto Peron - Istituto di Astrofisica e Planetologia Spaziali (IAPS-INAF), Roma, Italy Neil Ashby - Department of Physics, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, USA; NIST Affiliate The session deals with the recent advances in testing general relativity and alternative theories of gravitation around Earth and in the Solar System. This includes testing frame dragging and PPN gravitation with laser ranged satellites as well as with dedicated missions around Earth. Also important are the connections with geodesy and reference frames issues, now well known with the use of GPS. Testing general relativity in the framework of Solar System exploration is another important part, including the ongoing Cassini and the forthcoming BepiColombo. Modeling the dynamical environment of a probe in these different contexts is an important issue, and specific contributions in this direction are welcome. A special attention will be devoted moreover to tests of the Equivalence Principle. The verification of this cornerstone for many gravitational theories - in its various formulations - continues to be at the center of scientific interest, also for the potential impact that violations could have in our overall picture of the Universe. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7 V Black Holes Workshop in Lisbon ------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/05/24/v-black-holes-workshop-in-lisbon/ Starting Mon, Dec 17, 2012 to Tue, Dec 18, 2012 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Additional Information: http://blackholes.ist.utl.pt/blackholes5/ We are pleased to announce the fifth Black Holes Workshop, taking place on 17-18 December 2012 in Lisbon, Portugal. The focus of the meeting will be on gravitational physics, with special emphasis on black hole physics. >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. This workshop aims at bringing together experts on all aspects of black holes. The deadline for registration and abstract submission is October 15. More details can be found in the official webpage. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8 From Quantum to Cosmos 5 - 5th International workshop on space-based research in fundamental physics and astronomy ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/05/23/from-quantum-to-cosmos-5-5th-intern… Starting Tue, Oct 09, 2012 to Fri, Oct 12, 2012 Location: Bergisch Gladbach / Cologne, Germany Additional Information: http://www.zarm.uni-bremen.de/Q2C5 The purpose of the Quantum-to-Cosmos workshop series is to highlight the field of fundamental physics, astronomy, and cosmology with experiments and observations on ground and in space in order to gain improved insight into the fundamental laws of nature. The workshop offers a fruitful space to discuss current and future fundamental physics and astronomy missions which are expected to revolutionize our understanding of the universe. The conference will be organized as a series of key-note talks and plenary sessions, covering the topics: - Gravitational Physics - Astronomy and Cosmology - Dark Matter and Dark Energy - Physics beyond the Standard Model - Quantum Physics and Technologies for Space - Geodesy and Planetary Missions - Policy and Opportunities for Space Experiments The preliminary list of confirmed speakers includes: Jocelyn Bell Burnell, Bob Bingham, Thibault Damour, Karsten Danzmann, Gilles Esposito-Farese, Ephraim Fischbach, Philippe Jetzer, Friedrich Koenig, George Picket, Dimitri Psaltis, Serge Reynaud, Gerhard Schaefer, Slava Turyshev, Norbert Wex Following representatives from the major space agencies will attend the event, too: Charles Elachi (NASA JPL), Alvaro Gimenez Canete (ESA), Thierry Duquesne (CNES) At this year’s Q2C5 workshop, we will also celebrate the 40th anniversary of one the largest fully steerable radio telescopes on earth: the 100-meter Effelsberg radio telescope operated by the MPI for Radio Astronomy. For this reason, the workshop organizers - the Center of Applied Space Technology and Microgravity (ZARM) and the German Aerospace Center (DLR) - will be supported by a third partner, the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy (MPI). The Q2C5 workshop starts on Tue, October 9, at 10:00 am and ends on Fri, October 12, 2012, at 4:45 pm, and includes an excursion to the 100-meter Effelsberg radio telescope. Further details on the program and your options for registration are available at: http://www.zarm.uni-bremen.de/Q2C5 The on-line registration is now open! A limited contingent of hotel rooms has been reserved at a reduced rate especially for this event. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.9 26th Texas Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics in Sao Paulo, Brazil -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/05/11/26th-texas-symposium-on-relativisti… Starting Sat, Dec 15, 2012 to Thu, Dec 20, 2012 Location: São Paulo, Brazil Additional Information: http://www.das.inpe.br/texas2012sp The 26th Texas Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics will be held in Sao Paulo city, Brazil, from December 15-20, 2012, hosted by National Institute for Space Research (INPE). The Symposium will be held at Hotel Bourbon Convention Ibirapuera (http://www.bourbon.com.br/en/hotel) As in the previous editions of the Texas Symposium, Texas 2012 will cover recent developments in Cosmology, Gravitation, Astroparticle Physics and related areas of Relativistic Astrophysics with emphasis on the most recent developments in the field. Because of the proximity to Christmas, we anticipated the symposium in one day. So, it starts on Sunday (December 16) and ends on Thursday (December 20) in the middle of the afternoon, allowing people to travel already that evening (on December 20). There will be a cocktail of reception Saturday, on December 15. Therefore, if you arrive in Sao Paulo on December 15 during the day and leave on December 20 at night you won't be missing anything. ================================================================= 2. Jobs ================================================================= 2.1 Postdoc in gravitational physics at the University of Vienna ---------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/05/16/postdoc-in-gravitational-physics-at… Institution: Vienna, Austria Deadline: Wed, Aug 01, 2012 Additional Information: https://univis.univie.ac.at/ausschreibungstellensuche/flow/bew_ausschreibun… The Gravitational Physics group of the Department of Physics of University of Vienna (see http://gravity.univie.ac.at/) is seeking to fill a post-doctoral position (Universitaetsassistent/in) in the field of mathematical general relativity and/or numerical general relativity; in the latter case candidates with strong interest in rigorous aspects of numerical analysis will be sought. The appointment will be up to four years without a possibility of extension. The employment will start on December 1, 2012. The list of members of the group at the start of the appointment, including scientifically active retired members, will include Peter Aichelburg, Robert Beig, Piotr T. Chrusciel, James Grant, Helmut Rumpf, Walter Simon and Helmuth Urbantke. The gross salary is EUR 3381 fourteen times a year. The yearly teaching load averaged over four semesters is four hours/week, in English or in German, and the candidate will not be asked to teach more than six hours a week in any given semester in any case. Applications done online before August 1, 2012 at URL http://http://jobcenter.univie.ac.at/en/applications/ position numbered "Kennzahl 3109" (follow the link to the online advertisements) will receive full attention, but applications before July 1st are strongly encouraged. The candidates should arrange to have three letters of recommendation to be sent before August 1, 2012 to Mrs Karin Picek, Mathematical Physics, Faculty of Physics, Boltzmanngasse 5/5/3521, A-1090 Vienna, Austria. Further enquiries can be directed to karin.picek[AT]univie.ac.at +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2 2012 VESF fellowships for theoretical research on Gravitational Wave Detection ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/05/13/2012-vesf-fellowships-for-theoretic… Institution: VESF Institutions Deadline: Sat, Jun 30, 2012 Additional Information: http://www.roma1.infn.it/teongrav/VESF 2012 Call for VESF Fellowships for theoretical research on Gravitational Wave Detection The Virgo EGO Scientific Forum (VESF) is glad to announce the following call for fellowship applications to work on theoretical research relevant to the physics of the Virgo experiment. Mostly contemplated topics will be: potentially detectable gravitational wave sources, emitted waveforms, rates, data analysis algorithms and strategies and any other topic of interest for Virgo. This call is open to individual candidates (PhD holders or students) and to groups as well, that are members of VESF. Applications from individuals are encouraged. The VESF shall fund four one-year fellowships, each at the cost of 25.000 euros. However, proposals of particular interest for Virgo and which may need two years of activity may be considered as well. VESF will not consider positions having a yearly cost higher than 25 KE, unless co-sponsorship is foreseen by the proponent. Basic criteria to assess the applications will be: - The relevance of the proposal with respect to the Virgo detector. In particular, a direct impact on the data analysis will be considered as an additional credit; - Proposals for funding postdoctoral positions will be preferred although VESF will try to keep a balance; Applications must be sent electronically to: severine.perus[AT]ego-gw.it The documents required for submitting the application are: - the VESF application form available at: http://www.roma1.infn.it/teongrav/VESF/ - For individual applications: * curriculum vitae of the proponent; * two letters of reference * a letter of endorsement by the hosting Institution, providing hospitality as well as logistic and scientific support for the proposed research activity. VESF encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, and women. The deadline for submitting applications is June 30th 2012 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3 Lecturer in Applied Mathematics at Queen Mary, London --------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/05/03/lecturer-in-applied-mathematics-2/ Institution: London, UK Additional Information: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AEI814/lecturer-in-applied-mathematics/ Lecturer in Applied Mathematics Queen Mary, University of London - School of Mathematical Sciences Queen Mary is one of London and the UK's leading research-focused universities. With over 16,000 students, it is amongst the largest of the colleges of the University of London. Queen Mary's 3,000 staff teach and research across a wide range of subjects in Science and Engineering, the Humanities, Social Sciences and Laws, and Medicine and Dentistry. Queen Mary has made a strategic commitment to the highest quality of world-class research across all its disciplines. As part of this strategy, we are in the process of a 3 year programme of recruitment in the School of Mathematical Sciences. The School of Mathematical Science has a very strong research presence across the spectrum of Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Statistics. The School also have a large and popular Undergraduate and Graduate School. Applications are invited for a Lectureship in Applied Mathematics. The successful applicant will have outstanding profile of research in an area of Applied Mathematics or Theoretical Physics, together with the ability and flexibility to teach across a wide range of topics in mathematics. They will be expected to develop a research platform within the School or to contribute to an existing one. Applicants with a research area in complex systems, statistical mechanics, dynamical systems, applied probability, or mathematical general relativity are particularly encouraged to apply. The post is full time and permanent. The starting salary will be in the range of £37,819 - £47,088 per annum, subject to experience and qualifications. Benefits include 30 days annual leave, childcare vouchers scheme, defined benefit pension scheme and interest free season ticket loan. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme. Informal enquiries may be made to the Director of Applied Mathematics, Professor Christian Beck on c.beck[AT]qmul.ac.uk or on 0207 882 3286 Information about the group is available at http://www.maths.qmul.ac.uk/research/applied To apply, please visit the Human Resources website on http://www.hr.qmul.ac.uk/vacancies and search for reference QMUL0862. The closing date for applications is 31st May 2012. Interviews are expected to be held early July 2012. Valuing Diversity and Committed to Equality ================================================================= 3. News ================================================================= 3.1 Living Reviews in Relativity: "Stationary Black Holes" (major update) and "Dynamical Boson Stars" ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/05/29/living-reviews-in-relativity-statio… Additional Information: http://relativity.livingreviews.org/ This month, Living Reviews in Relativity has published two new articles, a major update of the review "Stationary Black Holes: Uniqueness and Beyond" by Piotr T. Chrusciel, Joao Lopes Costa, and Markus Heusler and a new article on "Dynamical Boson Stars" by Steven L. Liebling and Carlos Palenzuela. Please find the abstracts and further details below. ------------------ PUB.NO. lrr-2012-7 Chrusciel, Piotr T. and Lopes Costa, Joao and Heusler, Markus "Stationary Black Holes: Uniqueness and Beyond" ACCEPTED: 2012-03-29 PUBLISHED: 2012-05-29 FULL ARTICLE AT: http://www.livingreviews.org/lrr-2012-7 ABSTRACT: The spectrum of known black-hole solutions to the stationary Einstein equations has been steadily increasing, sometimes in unexpected ways. In particular, it has turned out that not all black hole equilibrium configurations are characterized by their mass, angular momentum and global charges. Moreover, the high degree of symmetry displayed by vacuum and electrovacuum black-hole space-times ceases to exist in self-gravitating non-linear field theories. This text aims to review some developments on the subject and to discuss them in the light of the uniqueness theorem for the Einstein–Maxwell system. ------------------ PUB.NO. lrr-2012-6 Liebling, Steven L. and Palenzuela, Carlos "Dynamical Boson Stars" ACCEPTED: 2012-03-29 PUBLISHED: 2012-05-08 FULL ARTICLE AT: http://www.livingreviews.org/lrr-2012-6 ABSTRACT: The idea of stable, localized bundles of energy has strong appeal as a model for particles. In the 1950s, John Wheeler envisioned such bundles as smooth configurations of electromagnetic energy that he called geons, but none were found. Instead, particle-like solutions were found in the late 1960s with the addition of a scalar field, and these were given the name boson stars. Since then, boson stars find use in a wide variety of models as sources of dark matter, as black hole mimickers, in simple models of binary systems, and as a tool in finding black holes in higher dimensions with only a single killing vector. We discuss important varieties of boson stars, their dynamic properties, and some of their uses, concentrating on recent efforts. UPCOMING ARTICLES AT: http://relativity.livingreviews.org/Articles/upcoming.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2 Paris Spring Open Session of Scientific Culture 2012, "The Human and the Universe" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/05/29/paris-spring-open-session-of-scient… Additional Information: http://chalonge.obspm.fr/Programme2012.html We are pleased to inform you that the presentations by the lecturers during the Open Spring Session of the Chalonge School 10 May 2012 as well as the Photo Album of the meeting capturing moments of the stimulating atmosphere created by all lecturers and participants are available on-line at: http://chalonge.obspm.fr/Programme2012.html The session gathered together scientists, specialized journalists, students and personalities in a rich intellectual, open and inter-disciplinary prestigious framework. Science with great intellectual endeavor and a human face. The session included the following panels and highlights: - The Human and the Universe and the Human in Space. Profession Astronaut. - High Mountain Observatories: scientific and human world heritage. Challenging Scientific Programmes for Space and results. - The Chalonge School Scientific Programme 2012. - From Jean Dominique Cassini (1625-1712) to the spacecraft Cassini-Huygens with a tour of the historic Perrault building and exhibition We thank all again, both lecturers and participants, for having contributed so much to this session and we look forward to seeing you again in the next event of this series. With Compliments and kind regards Norma G Sanchez, Hector J. de Vega http://chalonge.obspm.fr +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3 Einstein Toolkit Release ---------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/05/29/einstein-toolkit-release-3/ Additional Information: http://einsteintoolkit.org/about/releases/ET_2012_05_announcement.php We are pleased to announce the fifth release (code name Lovelace (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ada_Lovelace) of the Einstein Toolkit, an open, community developed software infrastructure for relativistic astrophysics. This release includes beginning support for OpenCL (disabled by default). In addition, bug fixes accumulated since the previous release in October 2011 have been included. The Einstein Toolkit is a collection of software components and tools for simulating and analyzing general relativistic astrophysical systems that builds on numerous software efforts in the numerical relativity community including CactusEinstein, the Carpet AMR infrastructure and the relativistic hydrodynamics code GRHydro (an updated and extended version of the public release of the Whisky code). 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 toolkit includes modules to build complete codes for simulating black hole spacetimes as well as systems governed by relativistic hydrodynamics. The Einstein Toolkit uses a distributed software model and 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 provide quality control for modules for inclusion in the toolkit and help coordinate support. The Einstein Toolkit Maintainers currently involve postdocs and faculty from five different institutions, and host weekly meetings that are open for anyone to join in. 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. The Einstein Toolkit is primarily supported by NSF 0903973/0903782/0904015 (CIGR), and also by NSF 0701566/0855892 (XiRel), 0721915 (Alpaca), 0905046/0941653 (PetaCactus), and 0710874 (LONI Grid). The Einstein Toolkit contain over 170 regression test cases. On a large portion of the tested machines, all of these testsuites pass, using both MPI and OpenMP parallelization. The changes between this and the previous release include: - Accelerator Support This release of the Einstein Toolkit adds support for GPUs and other accelerators. This support comprises three levels of abstraction, ranging from merely building and running both CUDA and OpenCL code, to automated code generation targeting GPUs instead of CPUs. As with any other programming paradigm (such as MPI or OpenMP), the performance benefits depend on the particular algorithms used and optimizations that are applied. In addition, the Simulation Factory greatly aids portability to a wide range of computing systems. At the lowest level, Cactus now supports compiling, building, and running with either CUDA or OpenCL. CUDA is supported as new language in addition to C, C++, and Fortran; OpenCL is supported as an external library, and builds and executes compute kernels via run-time calls. Details are described in the user's guide (for CUDA) and in thorn ExternalLibraries/OpenCL (for OpenCL). Many accelerator platforms today separate between host memory and device memory, and require explicit copy or map operations to transfer data. An intermediate level of abstraction aids transferring grid variables between host and device, using schedule declarations to keep track of which data are needed where, and minimizing expensive data transfers. For OpenCL, there is a compact API to build and execute compute kernels at run time. Details are described in thorns CactusUtils/Accelerator and CactusUtils/OpenCLRunTime (with example parameter file). Finally, the code generation system Kranc has been extended to be able to produce either C++ or OpenCL code, based on the infrastructure described above. This allows writing GPU code in a very high-level manner. However, it needs to be stated that the efficiency of the generated code depends on many variables, including e.g. the finite differencing stencil radius and the number of operations in the generated compute kernels. Non-trivial kernels typically require system-dependent tuning to execute efficiently, as GPUs and other accelerators generally show a rather unforgiving performance behavior. The thorns McLachlan/ML_WaveToy and McLachlan/ML_WaveToy_CL are examples, generated from the same Kranc script, showing the generated C++ and OpenCL code. - SimFactory - Machine database and optionlists updated due to system changes on HPC resources - Simfactory's capability of running the testsuites is properly tested on a lot of systems. - IOUtil: checkpoint_dir is now steerable - SphericalSurface: added functionality to name spherical surfaces - Formaline: Support a "local repository" that collects all machine-local repositories - TimerReport: Allow different timers on different processes - WeylScal4: Enable use of LoopControl, and hence OpenMP - EOS_Omni: use C interface for HDF5 to avoid needing Fortran HDF5 bindings - EOSG_*: Support for the so-called 'general EOS interface' has been dropped from the Einstein Toolkit - A new arrangement EinsteinExact has been added to the toolkit, providing a wide range of exact initial data, which will eventually replace the 'Exact' thorn. - The *_O2 versions of McLachlan have been removed from the toolkit. This functionality is already provided by the regular McLachlan thorns now. - A new thorn ADMMass has been added to the Einstein Toolkit, which can calculate approximations of the ADM mass using a finite surface or volume integral. - The old library mechanism in Cactus (e.g. HDF5=yes) is now deprecated. Expect it to be removed in one of the next releases. - The thorns ADM and LegoExcision are deprecated and will be removed in one of the next releases. - GRHydro: - use atmosphere integer mask instead of bitmask - remove (now) unused old Tmunu interface - Implemented enhanced PPM scheme by Colella & Sekora 2008, McCorquodale & Colella 2011. Can be activated by setting use_enhanced_ppm = yes - External Libraries: several updates and configuration improvements - Cactus - implement per-variable tolerances for Cactus testsuites, for long discussion, see ET ticket #114 - Allow arithmetic expression in ParameterSet: parameter files can now contain a limited set of expressions - Handles requirements recursively - A lot of smaller bug fixes - McLachlan: Implement CCZ4 formulation - CarpetMask: Keep track of the volume that is masked out - CarpetLib: Define MPI reduction operators for complex numbers - CarpetIOASCII: Add new "compact" output format - Csrpet: Support accelerator data transfer - CarpetRegrid2: Add periodic boundary conditions - Simfactory - Use OpenMP by default - Make running testsuites using Simfactory possible - Updated a lot of configurations All repositories participating in this release carry a branch ET_2012_05 marking this release. These release branches will be updated if severe errors are found. For more detailed information about the "Lovelace" release please read the long release announcement on the Einstein Toolkit web pages: http://einsteintoolkit.org/about/releases/ET_2012_05_announcement.php. On behalf of the Einstein Toolkit Consortium: the "Lovelace" Release Team Eloisa Bentivegna Tanja Bode Peter Diener Roland Haas Ian Hinder Frank Löffler Bruno Mundim Christian D. Ott Erik Schnetter May 28, 2012 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4 Gravity Research Foundation, Awards for the Essays 2012 ----------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/05/16/gravity-research-foundation-awards-… Additional Information: http://www.gravityresearchfoundation.org GRAVITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION PO BOX 81389 WELLESLEY HILLS MA 02481-0004 USA Roger W. Babson, Founder George M. Rideout, Jr., President The trustees are pleased to announce the Awards for Essays for 2012. 1. $4,000 - Can Effects of Quantum Gravity Be Observed in the Cosmic Microwave Background? by Claus Kiefer and Manuel Kraemer, Institute for Theoretical Physics, University of Cologne, Zuelpicher Strasse 77, 50937 Koeln, Germany; e-mail: kiefer[AT]thp.uni-koeln.de mk[AT]thp.uni-koeln.de 2. $1,250 - What Can the Information Paradox Tell Us about the Early Universe? by Samir D. Mathur, Department of Physics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210; e-mail: mathur[AT]mps.ohio-state.edu 3. $1,000 - The Unbearable Beingness of Light - Dressing and Undressing Photons in Black Hole Spacetimes by Timothy J. Hollowood and Graham M. Shore, Department of Physics, Swansea University, Swansea, SA2 8PP, UK: e-mail: t.hollowood[AT]swansea.ac.uk g.m.shore[AT]swansea.ac.uk 4. $750 - Holographic Space-Time by Tom Banks, NHETC and Department of Physics and Astronomy, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ 08854-8019, and SCIPP and Department of Physics, University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064-1077; e-mail: banks[AT]scipp.ucsc.edu 5. $500 - Secret Life of the Spacetime by T. Padmanabhan, IUCAA, Post Bag 4, Ganeshkhind, Pune - 411007, India; e-mail: paddy[AT]iucaa.ernet.in Selected for Honorable Mention this year were (listed in alphabetical order) Giovanni Amelino-Camelia, Valerio Astuti and Giacomo Rosati; Jacob D. Bekenstein; Adam R. Brown and Alex Dahlen; Marcelo Botta Cantcheff; Marios Christodoulou, Aldo Riello and Carlo Rovelli; Joseph P. Conlon; Christian Corda; Lawrence B. Crowell; Upasana Das and Banibrata Mukhopadhyay; Arundhati Dasgupta and Adamantia Zampeli; Aharon Davidson and Ben Yellin; Henrique P. de Oliveira, Leopoldo A. Pando Zayas and Cesar A. Terrero-Escalante; Irina Dymnikova; Ariel Edery and Hugues Beauchesne; Homer G. Ellis; Tiberiu Harko and Francisco S. N. Lobo; Shahar Hod; Viqar Husain and Dawood Kothawala; Ted Jacobson; Priti Mishra and Tejinder P. Singh; Sujoy Kumar Modak and Douglas Singleton; Kouji Nakamura; M. B. Paranjape; Ira Z. Rothstein; Rolf Schimmrigk; C. Sivaram and Kenath Arun; Albert Stebbins; W.M. Stuckey, T.J. McDevitt and M. Silberstein; Yu Tian, Xiao-Ning Wu and Hongbao Zhang; Christos G. Tsagas; C. S. Unnikrishnan and G. T. Gillies; Ram Gopal Vishwakarma. This announcement and abstracts of award-winning and honorable mention essays will be posted when ready on our web site, http://www.gravityresearchfoundation.org. The five award-winning essays will be published in a special issue of the International Journal of Modern Physics D (IJMPD). They will also be posted at a later date on our web site. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.5 2012 IOP Gravitational Physics Group Thesis Prize (sponsored by CQG) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/05/14/2012-gravitational-physics-group-th… Additional Information: http://gp.iop.org/ The 2012 Institute of Physics Gravitational Physics Group Thesis Prize, sponsored by Classical and Quantum Gravity (CQG), will be made for excellence in postgraduate research and communication skills in gravitational physics. All members of the IOP Gravitational Physics Group who passed their PhD viva voce exam between 30 September 2010 and 31 December 2012 are entitled to enter the competition. Note that the viva period for eligible candidates is longer than in previous years. The winner will be awarded £500 and they will be invited to submit a paper to CQG based on the winning thesis which, if accepted, will be made a ’select article’ in CQG. Furthermore, the winner will be given the opportunity to present their work at one of the UK BritGrav meetings. Anyone (student or otherwise) can nominate a candidate (including the candidate themselves). If you have someone in mind, please send an email to the IOP Gravitational Physics Group secretary (David Burton at d.burton[AT]lancaster.ac.uk) containing the candidate’s contact details and the committee will encourage them to enter the competition. The candidate must be a member of the IOP Gravitational Physics Group, and will be asked to provide their IOP membership number. Please note that the student’s external PhD examiner must be willing to comment on the student’s research, quality of the student’s thesis and the student’s ability to cogently communicate their work (evidenced by their viva performance and/or seminars). Students are advised to consult their external examiner before entering the competition. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.6 John Miller awarded 2011 IOP Gravitational Physics Group thesis prize co-sponsored by CQG --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/05/11/john-miller-awarded-2011-iop-gravit… Additional Information: http://www.iop.org/activity/groups/subject/gp/prize/page_40694.html I am delighted to announce that the 2011 IOP Gravitational Physics Group’s thesis prize, co-sponsored by Classical and Quantum Gravity, has been awarded to Dr John Miller, currently at Australian National University (ANU), for his excellent work on non-Gaussian beams and optomechanical parametric instabilities in gravitational wave detectors and their impact on designing future gravitational wave detectors. Dr Miller completed his thesis at Glasgow University under the supervision of Prof. Ken Strain and Prof. Norna Robertson The thesis is available to download from Glasgow University’s website. http://theses.gla.ac.uk/1869/ Details of the prize, including nomination instructions for the 2012 prize, can be found at the Gravitational Physics Group’s web page. http://www.iop.org/activity/groups/subject/gp/prize/page_40694.html Sincerely Clifford M Will Editor in Chief Classical and Quantum Gravity +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.7 Call for Nominations: Fellows of the GRG Society (revised mailing address) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/05/07/call-for-nominations-fellows-of-the… The International Society on General Relativity and Gravitation has instituted Fellowships to recognize its outstanding members. In a steady state we expect the total number of Fellows to constitute approximately 10% of the membership. To reach this goal and to ensure that younger members of our Society are also elected in the initial rounds, the following procedure will be used: i) Fellows will be elected once every three years, prior to the GRG conferences. For the first two rounds (GR19 and GR20), at least half of the number of Fellows elected in any one round should be of 45 years or less of age on the day the conference begins. ii) The fellowship committee for GR20 will be asked to elect 10 fellows. Thereafter, the committees will elect approximately 1.5% of the members per 3-year cycle. The precise number for each round will be established at the prior GR meeting by the Executive Committee of the Society. The primary criterion for election is excellence in research, especially the impact of candidate’s work on the development of our field. The candidate will be generally expected to have made additional contributions to the field, for example through service, and/or outreach, and/or books and monographs, etc. In exceptional cases such criteria could constitute the primary basis of nomination provided these activities have had influence on a significant portion of our community, not just the home institution of the candidate. Nominations are due by December 31st, 2012. Any member of the Society can make nominations but self-nominations will not be considered. The nomination packet will consist of: i) A letter summarizing the basis for nomination; ii) An up-to-date CV and publication list of the nominee; iii) 1 to 3 supporting letters from members of the Society, and, iv) A proposed citation. Once made, the nomination will remain active for two additional rounds. Further details can be found at http://www.isgrg.org/fellowrules.php Electronic nominations in the form of emailed PDF files are strongly preferred. The nomination PDF files should be sent to the Chair of the Fellowship committee, Clifford Will (cmw[AT]wuphys.wustl.edu) If an electronic nomination is not possible, a single paper copy of the nomination should be mailed or faxed to Clifford Will at Department of Physics University of Florida P.O. Box 118440 Gainesville FL 32611-8440 Fax: 1-352-392-0524 The elected Fellows will be inducted during the Business Meeting of the Society at GR 20 in Warsaw, 8 – 13 July, 2013.

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