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[Hyperspace-list] Hyperspace Bulletin for August 2020
by hyperspace＠itp.uni-frankfurt.de 02 Aug '20

02 Aug '20

########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Vienna Summer School 2020 on Gravitational Quantum Physics, Vienna, Austria 1.2. Online Workshop: Quantum Information in QFT and AdS/CFT, India 1.3. 14th International Conference on Gravitation, Astrophysics and Cosmology, online 1.4. The 7th Conference of the Polish Society on Relativity, Lodz, Poland 1.5. Advances In Computational Relativity - ICERM@BROWN 2. Jobs 2.1. Postdoc Position in Numerical Relativity, Jena, Germany 2.2. Postdoc position, Fukuoka, Japan 2.3. BS/Master/PhD Programs in Physics, Famagusta, Cyprus 3. News 3.1. Workshop on Advances and Challenges in Computational Relativity 3.2. Presision 2020: Online Undergraduate (Pre-PhD) Physics Symposium ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Vienna Summer School 2020 on Gravitational Quantum Physics, Vienna, Austria --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/07/03/vienna-summer-school-2020-on… Starting: 2020-09-03 to 2020-09-06 Location: Vienna, Austria Additional Information: https://turis.at/summer-school-2020/ Contact: coqus[AT]univie.ac.at The "Vienna Summer School 2020 on Gravitational Quantum Physics" will now be held ONLINE from September 3rd to 6th. The 2020 summer school is aimed at young graduate students who want to get familiar with the status and challenges in exploring the fascinating interface between quantum physics and gravity. It will feature introductory lectures into the relevant concepts of both general relativity and quantum theory and will provide an overview of (classical and quantum) tests of gravity and their relevance for fundamental physics. After providing an introduction into the theoretical framework of quantum field theories in and of curved space-time the school will conclude with lectures discussing attempts to unify general relativity and quantum mechanics. Confirmed lecturers are: - Caslav Brukner (University of Vienna) - Georgi Dvali (Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich) - Renate Loll (Radboud University Nijmegen) - Eduardo Martin-Martinez (University of Waterloo) - Guglielmo Tino (Universita di Firenze) - Robert Wald (University of Chicago) - Anton Zeilinger (University of Vienna) - Magdalena Zych (University of Queensland) The lectures will be complemented by tutorial sessions. There will also be the possibility to present a poster. More detailed information about the program and the events can be found on our website. The registration will be open until 2nd of August. As places are limited, please register at your earliest convenience. We hope to see you soon in Vienna. Sincerely, The local organization committee: Markus Aspelmeyer Veronika Baumann Christopher Hilweg Louise Jottrand Marius Krumm Susanne Ninaus-Meznik David Trillo Tobias Westphal +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. Online Workshop: Quantum Information in QFT and AdS/CFT, India --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17352 Starting: 2020-08-06 to 2020-08-07 Location: India Additional Information: http://events.iitgn.ac.in/2020/QI/ Contact: abhattacharyya[AT]iitgn.ac.in The workshop brings together some of the leading global experts to discuss recent developments on quantum information and computation applied to field theory and holography. This workshop is organized jointly by the members of Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar (IITGN), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore and Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IITH) working on quantum gravity. For the list of the speakers please visit our workshop webpage. Organizers: Arpan Bhattacharyya, IIT-Gandhinagar (IITGN), Shubho Roy, IIT-Hyderabad (IITH), Aninda Sinha, Indian Institute of Science (IISc). The workshop will be on the online platform Zoom. The Zoom link and the program schedule will be shared with the registered participants by email. For the registration please visit the webpage. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. 14th International Conference on Gravitation, Astrophysics and Cosmology, online --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/07/20/14th-international-conferenc… Starting: 2020-08-17 to 2020-08-21 Location: Jhongli, Taiwan Additional Information: https://icgac14.phy.ncu.edu.tw/ Contact: icgac14[AT]gmail.com ICGAC14 is the series of biennial conferences on Gravitation, Astrophysics and Cosmology which take place in the Asia-Pacific region, with the goals to promote cooperation among the member countries and within an international context, high level studies on hot topics and to encourage young physicists on these fields. This conference has been one of the key programs sponsored by APCTP over the past twenty years. It has been hosted by AP regions: Seoul, Korea (1993); Hsinchu, Taiwan (1995); Tokyo, Japan (1997); Beijing, China (1999); Moscow, Russia (2001); Seoul, Korea (2003); Jhongli, Taiwan (2005); Nara, Japan (2007); Wuhan, China (2009); Qui-Nhon, Vietnam (2011); Almaty, Kazakhstan (2013); Moscow, Russia (2015), Seoul, Korea (2017). After ICGAC-XIII at Ewha Womans University (2017), it will be held at National Central University, Taiwan in 2020 as a sequence of MG, GRG and ICGAC for every three years. Due to the COVID-19 virus, the ICGAC14 will be arranged as a Web Conference. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. The 7th Conference of the Polish Society on Relativity, Lodz, Poland --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17370 Starting: 2020-09-25 to 2020-09-27 Location: Lodz, Poland Additional Information: https://fizyka.p.lodz.pl/en/potor7/ Contact: potor7[AT]info.p.lodz.pl The 7th annual conference of the Polish Society on Relativity will be held at the Lodz University of Technology on September 25-27, 2020. The conference is divided into six sessions: - Mathematical Relativity I: Global structures of spacetime, black holes, initial conditions - Mathematical relativity II: Twistor theory, complex methods, conformal geometry, exact solutions - Numerical methods in relativity - Models of quantum gravity - Cosmology and astrophysics - Gravitational waves The coverage of respective topics should be considered rather broadly. Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, this year's meeting is organized in a mixed local/remote formula. The sessions will be transmitted online to integrate remote participants with local ones. There is the limit of 40 local participants to be physically present in Lodz. We would particularly welcome students participants if we are oversubscribed. There is no registration fee and the organizers cannot provide travel or accommodation refunds. Some financial support may be available for Ph.D. students and sudents. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Advances In Computational Relativity - ICERM@BROWN --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/07/31/advances-in-computational-re… Starting: 2020-09-09 to 2020-12-11 Location: Providence, RI, USA Additional Information: https://icerm.brown.edu/programs/sp-f20/ Contact: sfield[AT]umassd.edu This is a second announcement of the semester program at ICERM (Brown University) in Providence titled "Advances in Computational Relativity". Due to COVID-19, we'll be moving this program primarily online. Workshops will run as scheduled online using Zoom but workshop speakers and participants will not travel to ICERM. Semester-long activities, including working groups and seminars, will include a significant online component as well. ICERM will only be able to physically host 16-20 people, and only extended visitors spending 1-3 months in residence Please apply using the link "Apply with Cube" at the program website if you would like to participate in workshops and/or semester-long activities. This semester program aims to foster cross-disciplinary collaborations involving mathematicians, statisticians and the relativity community with the goals of: (i) work towards solving some of the most pressing mathematical modeling, numerical simulation, and data analysis issues facing the gravitational wave community, (ii) fostering an environment for the deep collaboration and cross-pollination of ideas between mathematicians, statisticians, and the relativity community, (iii) creating new subfields within computational mathematics that focus on important, pressing issues related to gravitational waves. Although the program will run over the entire Fall 2020 semester with several researchers staying the semester at ICERM, researchers are welcome to participate at any convenient block of time. In addition, there will be a week-long workshop once every month organized by topic. Dates and workshop titles appear below: 9/14: Workshop 1: "Advances and Challenges in Computational Relativity." (with a focus on gravitational waves from compact objects) 10/5: Workshop 2: "Mathematical and Computational Approaches for solving the source-free Einstein field equations." 10/26: Workshop 3: "Mathematical and Computational Approaches for the Einstein field equations with matter fields" 11/16: Workshop 4: "Statistical methods for the detection, classification, and inference of relativistic objects" Scientific Organizing Committee: Stefanos Aretakis, UToronto Doug Arnold, UMN Manuela Campanelli, RIT Scott Field, UMass Dartmouth Jonathan Gair, AEI Jae-Hun Jung, SUNY Buffalo Gaurav Khanna, UMass Dartmouth Stephen Lau, UNM Steve Liebling, LIU Deirdre Shoemaker, GTech Jared Speck, Vanderbilt Saul Teukolsky, Cornell +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Postdoc Position in Numerical Relativity, Jena, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17355 Deadline: 2020-09-14 Location: Jena, Germany Additional Information: http://www.tpi.uni-jena.de Contact: lisann.schmidt[AT]uni-jena.de Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position in numerical general relativity at the University of Jena. The appointment is associated with the research group of Prof. Bernd Bruegmann at the Theoretical Physics Institute Jena. There is the opportunity to participate in a wide range of research activities, including the Research Training Group 2522 "Strong Dynamics and Criticality in Quantum and Gravitational Systems". The group is also part of the computational relativity (CoRe) collaboration. The position is funded by DFG for two years. An extension may be possible depending on performance and availability of funds. The successful candidate is expected to work on numerical relativity and associated computational and mathematical methods. This project is embedded in the larger context of compact binaries and gravitational wave science. Please submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae with a list of publications, a brief description of research interests, and a list of three potential referees, who may be contacted separately. Applications should be received no later than September 14, 2020, but will be considered until the position is filled. Starting date is e.g. November 2020. In a situation where two candidates have otherwise equal qualifications, preference will be given to handicapped applicants. Please send applications as a single PDF with "Postdoc NumRel" in the subject line to: lisann.schmidt[AT]uni-jena.de Lisann Schmidt Theoretical Physics Institute University of Jena Max Wien Platz 1 D-07743 Jena Germany http://www.tpi.uni-jena.de +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoc position, Fukuoka, Japan ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17365 Deadline: 2020-08-14 Location: Fukouka, JAPAN Additional Information: http://www.phys.kyushu-u.ac.jp/koho/kobo/pdf/postdoc_spacephys.pdf Contact: yamamoto[AT]phys.kyushu-u.ac.jp Public Recruitment of Academic Researchers (Postoc) 1. Number of positions: Academic researcher (fixed term part-time staff): 1 2. Affiliation: 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan, Theoretical Astrophysics Laboratory, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Kyushu University 3. Specialism: Theoretical physics (applicant should be able to work in the intersection between quantum information / quantum foundations and gravitation and cosmology) 4. Qualification for application: Applicants must have a PhD degree or be expected to receive one by the expected start date. 5. Working conditions: Monthly salary: About 300,000 yen Insurance: Social insurance through the Japan Health Insurance Association (health insurance, pension), employment insurance, and industrial injury insurance. Allowances (commuting allowance, housing allowance, etc.) and severance benefit are not paid. Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and year-end and New Year holidays 6: Period of employment: From October 1, 2020, until the end of September 2021 7. Application deadline: August 14, 2020 (Fri) *Applications will be closed as soon as an appropriate candidate is found. 8. Documents for submission: Please email documents (1) to (6) to yamamot_at_phys.kyushu-u.ac.jp (replace "_at_" with "@") as a single PDF file in the following order, with the subject "Application for Theoretical Astrophysics Academic Researcher." If you do not receive an email confirming receipt within 24 hours, please contact us. (1) Resume (2) List of published paper (specify three main papers) (3) Research history (4) Research plan (5) Name and contact information of two people who can provide references for the applicant (6) Main papers (papers stamped in (2)) 9. Inquiries: Kazuhiro Yamamoto, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan Phone: +81-92-802-4047 e-mail: yamamot_at_phys.kyushu-u.ac.jp (replace "_at_" with "@") +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. BS/Master/PhD Programs in Physics, Famagusta, Cyprus ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/07/22/bs-master-phd-programs-in-ph… Deadline: 2030-08-22 Location: Famagusta, Cyprus Additional Information: https://physics.emu.edu.tr/en Contact: physics[AT]emu.edu.tr The department of Physics of Eastern Mediterranean University (Famagusta, Cyprus) offers BS and Master and PhD degrees in Physics. The objectives of the BS(Four-year)/MS(two-year)/PhD (four-year) programs in physics are, within a physics curriculum, to provide the students with knowledge of the advanced and modern physics. The program develops mathematical, computational, and experimental methods used in a wide range of topics in physics, such as general relativity, quantum field theory, quantum gravity, statistical mechanics, string theory, quantum computation, biophysics, liquid crystal physics etc. The graduate students will be integrated from the very beginning into the physics groups of the department, and are expected to write a master/PhD theses during the second/third year. All the lectures will be given in English. A limited number of scholarships & fellowships are available. For more information, please visit EMU-PHYSICS DEPARTMENT'S WEBSITE. and our Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/EMUPHYSCHEM/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Workshop on Advances and Challenges in Computational Relativity ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/07/31/workshop-on-advances-and-cha… Additional Information: https://icerm.brown.edu/programs/sp-f20/w1/ We would like to invite you to the first workshop as part of the semester-long program "Advances in Computational Relativity". This first workshop will provide an overview of both state-of-the-art and open challenges drawing from multiple themes (theory, analysis of the equations, computation, and data analysis) within the broad context of Einstein's general relativity theory. Many of the talks will focus on the computation of gravitational radiation from compact bodies using numerical and analytical approaches for both current and future detectors. Speakers will draw from physics, astronomy, and applied and pure mathematics. Due to COVID-19, this workshop will be held online. Please apply using the link "Apply with Cube" at the workshop website (https://icerm.brown.edu/programs/sp-f20/w1/) if you would like to participate in this workshop. Program Organizing Committee: Douglas Arnold, U. Minnesota Scott Field, UMass Dartmouth Gaurav Khanna, UMass Dartmouth Deirdre Shoemaker, Georgia Tech Saul Teukolsky, Cornell Niels Warburton, UC Dublin Barry Wardell, UC Dublin ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Presision 2020: Online Undergraduate (Pre-PhD) Physics Symposium ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17377 Additional Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-FFlgzmcgg4f7BS-bZRkYPPPteird4Io… Submit abstracts for the symposium organized by students of Presidency University Kolkata. Only students who have not started their PhD as of May 2020 can apply. First year IPhD students are eligible. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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[Hyperspace-list] Hyperspace Bulletin for July 2020
by hyperspace＠itp.uni-frankfurt.de 02 Jul '20

02 Jul '20

########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Online Workshop: Testing General Relativity using Gravitational Waves. 2. Jobs 2.1. Visiting Professorship at Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics, Kyoto, Japan 2.2. Postdoc position in Foundations of Physics, Munich, Germany 2.3. Royal Society and STFC 5-year Fellowships, University of Sheffield, UK 3. News 3.1. The Twentieth Release of the Einstein Toolkit 3.2. Harvard Mini-Workshop on the Foundations of Thermodynamics ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Online Workshop: Testing General Relativity using Gravitational Waves. --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17342 Starting: 2020-08-13 to 2020-08-14 Location: Additional Information: http://events.iitgn.ac.in/2020/TGRGW/ Contact: sudiptas[AT]iitgn.ac.in The gravity groups at Indian Institute of the Cultivation Science (IACS) and Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar (IITGN) are jointly organizing a two-day Online workshop titled "Testing General Relativity using Gravitational Waves" on 13th and 14th August 2020. The aim of the workshop is to understand the constraints on physics beyond general relativity from the gravitational wave observations. Speakers: Prof. K G Arun, Chennai Mathematical Institute, Chennai, India Prof. Enrico Barausse, Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati (SISSA) , Trieste, Italy Prof. Sukanta Bose, The Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune, India Prof. Vitor Cardoso, Center for Astrophysics & Gravitation, Instituto Superior Tecnico (IST), Lisbon, Portugal. Prof. Badri Krishnan. Albert Einstein Institute (AEI), Hannover, Germany. Prof. Ajith Parameswaran, International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS), Bengaluru, India. Organizing Committee: Sumanta Chakraborty, IACS, Kolkata and Sudipta Sarkar, IIT Gandhinagar. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Visiting Professorship at Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics, Kyoto, Japan ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17326 Deadline: 2020-08-01 Location: Kyoto, Japan Additional Information: https://www.yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/news/n326?lang=en-GB Contact: director[AT]yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp Visiting Professorship at Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics, Kyoto University, invites applications and/or nominations for a visiting-professorship in the field of theoretical physics for the period from 1 April, 2022 to 31 March, 2023. The appointment will be made for three months (or more). The salary will be determined according to the pay scale of Kyoto University. The deadline for applications or nominations is 1st August, 2020. A letter of application should be accompanied by a curriculum vitae and a list of publications. In addition, please inform us regarding all possible periods of stay at YITP. All correspondence should be addressed to: Prof. Sinya Aoki Director Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics Kyoto University Kyoto 606-8502, JAPAN e-mail: director[AT]yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoc position in Foundations of Physics, Munich, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17332 Deadline: 2020-07-01 Location: LMU, Munich, Germany Additional Information: https://www.mcmp.philosophie.uni-muenchen.de/news/post_doc_asc_2020/index.h… Contact: daniele.oriti[AT]physik.lmu.de The Arnold Sommerfeld Center for Theoretical Physics (ASC) and the Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy (MCMP) at LMU Munich seek applications for a 1-year postdoctoral position. The successful applicant is expected to collaborate with Prof. Stephan Hartmann and Dr. Daniele Oriti on the FQXi-funded project "The Epistemic Nature of Physical Laws: From Intelligent Agents to Quantum Gravity and Cosmology".We are especially interested in candidates with research interest in philosophy of science, epistemology or foundations of physics (especially in the contexts of quantum gravity, foundations of quantum mechanics, and fundamental cosmology). Application deadline: July 1 2020 For more information and details see: https://www.mcmp.philosophie.uni-muenchen.de/news/post_doc_asc_2020/index.h… +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Royal Society and STFC 5-year Fellowships, University of Sheffield, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17344 Deadline: 2020-07-15 Location: Sheffield, UK Additional Information: https://maths.dept.shef.ac.uk/maths/group_info_13.html Contact: s.c.gielen[AT]sheffield.ac.uk The School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Sheffield plans to support applications for five-year fellowships in 2020/21, in particular for the University Research Fellowship funded by the Royal Society and for the Ernest Rutherford Fellowship funded by the Science and Technology Facilities Council. These are advanced fellowships targeting early career scientists with some postdoctoral experience, who have the potential to become leaders in their field. Details about these fellowships and the application procedure can be found on the following websites: https://royalsociety.org/grants-schemes-awards/grants/university-research/ https://stfc.ukri.org/funding/research-grants/funding-opportunities/funding… https://stfc.ukri.org/funding/fellowships/ernest-rutherford-fellowship/ The application deadline for the University Research Fellowship is 3 September 2020, and the deadline for the Ernest Rutherford Fellowship is 17 September 2020. Current members of the School working on Cosmology, Relativity and Gravitation (CRAG) include Sam Dolan, Steffen Gielen, Carsten van de Bruck and Elizabeth Winstanley. Our current research focuses on cosmology and general relativity, black hole physics, quantum field theory on curved spacetime and quantum gravity. We are interested in supporting research proposals that complement our existing research. Expressions of interest should be sent to Dr Steffen Gielen at the address s.c.gielen[AT]sheffield.ac.uk. They should include a full CV and publication list, but a research proposal is not necessary at this stage. We will review applications after 15 July and plan to conclude the internal selection process by early August 2020. We are committed to diversity and equality within our community and particularly welcome expressions of interest from minority groups, women, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. The Twentieth Release of the Einstein Toolkit ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/06/02/the-twentieth-release-of-the… Additional Information: http://einsteintoolkit.org/about/releases/ET_2020_05_announcement.html Release Announcement We are pleased to announce the twentieth release (code name "Turing") of the Einstein Toolkit, an open, community developed software infrastructure for relativistic astrophysics. The highlights of this release are: Cactus now supports tracking of data dependencies at runtime using schedule annotations. These can be used to check correctness of a schedule and also to automate data synchronizations between MPI ranks. Two new thorns have been added: - Baikal, a spacetime evolution code using NRPy+ for code generation - BaikalVacuum, a version of Baikal optimized for vacuum only simulations In addition, bug fixes accumulated since the previous release in October 2019 contributed by Eloisa Bentivegna, Erik Schnetter, Federico Cipolletta, Frank Loeffler, Giuseppe Ficarra, Ian Hinder, Jascha Schewtschenko, Ken Sible, Lorenzo Sala, Miguel Zilhao, Philipp Moesta, Roland Haas, Samuel Cupp, Steven R. Brandt, and Zachariah Etienne 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 the spacetime evolution codes Baikal, lean_public, and McLachlan, analysis codes to compute horizon characteristics and gravitational waves, the Carpet AMR infrastructure, and the relativistic magneto-hydrodynamics codes GRHydro and IllinoisGRMHD. The Einstein Toolkit also contains a 1D self-force code. 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 staff 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, or contact the users mailing list users[AT]einsteintoolkit.org. The Einstein Toolkit is primarily supported by NSF 1550551/1550461/1550436/1550514 (Einstein Toolkit Community Integration and Data Exploration). The "Turing" Release Team on behalf of the Einstein Toolkit Consortium (2020-05-31) Roland Haas, Brockton Brendal, William E. Gabella, Beyhan Karakas, Atul Kedia, Shawn G. Rosofsky, Steven R. Brandt, Alois Peter Schaffarczyk, Helvi Witek ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Harvard Mini-Workshop on the Foundations of Thermodynamics ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17346 Additional Information: https://harvardfop.jacobbarandes.com/20200715thermo For the next event in the Harvard Foundations of Physics series, I'm organizing an afternoon mini-workshop on the foundations of thermodynamics (via Zoom): Wednesday, July 15 12-4pm, with informal introductions at 11:45 (East Coast time) https://harvardfop.jacobbarandes.com/20200715thermo (The Zoom link and password will be sent out to those who register: https://forms.gle/dLqx9aQDhty3KEV57) Here's the detailed schedule: 11:45 - 12:00 - Informal introductions 12:00 - 1:00 - Orly Shenker - Hebrew University of Jerusalem - "Is everything physical? The entropy of computation and the computational theory of mind" 1:00 - 2:00 - Katie Robertson - University of Birmingham - "In Search of the Holy Grail: How to Reduce the Second Law of Thermodynamics" 2:00 - 3:00 - Eddy Keming Chen - University of California, San Diego - "Nomic Vagueness, the Past Hypothesis, and Time's Arrow in a Quantum Universe" 3:00 - 4:00 - Open discussion Each talk will be 45 minutes, followed by 15 minutes of discussion. Best wishes, Jacob Barandes -- Department of Physics Harvard University jacobbarandes.com barandes[AT]physics.harvard.edu ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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[Hyperspace-list] Hyperspace Bulletin for June 2020
by hyperspace＠itp.uni-frankfurt.de 02 Jun '20

02 Jun '20

########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Gravitational waves: a new messenger to explore the universe 1.2. 3rd Information Universe Conference, Groningen, The Netherlands 1.3. 23rd Capra Meeting on Radiation Reaction in General Relativity, Austin, Texas 1.4. 13th International Lisa Symposium (remotely) 2. Jobs 2.1. PhD Positions in Cosmology, Space Science and Space Technology (SPACE), Naples, Italy 2.2. Postdoctoral positions at UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico 2.3. PhD position in gravitational waves and numerical relativity at Jena, Germany 2.4. 3 year postdoc position in Geometric Analysis/Mathematical Relativity, Potsdam/Tuebingen, Germany 3. News 3.1. New book "Stumbling Blocks Against Unification" 3.2. Collection: Beyond Spacetime 3.3. Gravity Research Foundation, Awards for Essays for 2020 3.4. COST GWverse: Exchange of researchers working on gravitational-wave and black hole physics 3.5. GRG Editor's Choice: Superstrata 3.6. The Fourth Zeldovich meeting goes virtual 3.7. Cornelius Hoenselaers - sad news 3.8. The Twentieth Release of the Einstein Toolkit ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Gravitational waves: a new messenger to explore the universe --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17223 Starting: 2021-03-01 to 2021-04-09 Location: Institut Henri Poincare', Paris, France Additional Information: https://indico.math.cnrs.fr/category/408/ Contact: GWMess2021[AT]ihp.fr We are pleased to announce the six-week program "Gravitational waves: a new messenger to explore the universe", taking place from March 1 to April 9 2021 at the Institut Henri Poincare' (IHP) in Paris. This program is intended for scientists in the field of gravitational-wave physics and astrophysics, and especially for those who wish to start conducting research in this field. Young researchers (PhD students or postdocs) are therefore particularly encouraged to apply. Scientific activities during the program will include a series of lectures at master/PhD level, seminars, coordinated interdisciplinary exchanges, and afternoons dedicated to junior scientists, who will have the opportunity to present their research. The program will be an occasion to interact with colleagues and students within a convenient and stimulating venue in the center of Paris. The program will also host the fourth annual meeting of the Groupement de Recherche Ondes Gravitationnelles [http://gdrgw.in2p3.fr/] The program is organised in three two-week blocks: 1) March 1-12: theoretical aspects of gravitational-wave science 2) March 15-22: astrophysics and cosmology 3) March 29-April 9 : gravitational-wave detectors and data analysis Applications are now open and should be submitted through the conference website at: https://indico.math.cnrs.fr/event/5761/overview The deadline to apply is September 1st, 2020. The minimal length of participation is one week. However, to foster collaborative interactions, we encourage participants to stay for longer if possible. Due to space and financial constraints, participation to this event is moderated. The IHP provides office space on-site and also provides help finding accommodation. Financial support will be available, the amount depending on the needs of the participants and availability of funds. Please also inform your colleagues who you think might be interested in applying to the program. Sincerely yours, Chiara Caprini, Eric Chassande-Mottin, Guillaume Faye, Filippo Vernizzi, Marta Volonteri +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. 3rd Information Universe Conference, Groningen, The Netherlands --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/05/07/the-3rd-information-universe… Starting: 2020-09-30 to 2020-10-02 Location: Groningen, The Netherlands Additional Information: http://www.informationuniverse.rug.nl/registration.html Contact: informationuniverse[AT]rug.nl A multi-disciplinary conference on the role of information in our universe. Including sessions on (1) The Lambda-CDM tension, Euclid and the Dark Universe (2) Emergent gravity and space-time (3) Quantum computing, neuromorphic computing and machine learning (4) Complexity and chaos in nature and computers. The organizers understand that registering for an international conference is quite a step in these corona virus dominated days. They therefore encourage you to register, without any payment obligation. They can then inform you by e-mail about the status of affairs. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. 23rd Capra Meeting on Radiation Reaction in General Relativity, Austin, Texas --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17262 Starting: 2020-06-22 to 2020-06-26 Location: Austin, Texas (virtual meeting) Additional Information: https://zippy.ph.utexas.edu/relativity/capra23/ Contact: aaron.zimmerman[AT]austin.utexas.edu The Capra meeting is an annual workshop focused on the topic of radiation reaction in general relativity. These workshops bring together experts from across a range of disciplines within relativity, with a focus on modeling extreme mass ratio inspirals (EMRIs). The canonical example of an EMRI is the inspiral of a stellar-mass compact object into a supermassive black hole, and gravitational waves from these systems are a promising target for the LISA satellite mission. The study of radiation reaction and the "self-force" approximation is not limited to EMRIs, and a range of topics and applications to other areas of gravitational physics have been discussed at past Capra meetings. The 23rd Capra meeting will be hosted by the University of Texas at Austin. However, because of the novel coronavirus pandemic, this meeting will be held completely virtually. The meeting will be held June 22-26. The format is yet to be finalized, but the meeting will run over a portion of each day, with times aimed at maximizing participation from multiple time zones. The program will feature a mixture of a few invited talks, shorter contributed talks, and interactive discussion sessions. Contributed talks on all aspects of the radiation reaction problem and the relativistic two-body problem generally are welcome. Unfortunately, we expect a shorter meeting each day as compared to past Capra meetings, and it may not be possible to accommodate all contributed talks. As usual, there will be no registration fees or proceedings. We ask participants to register as soon as possible to help us get a head count. Registration will close June 15. For those who wish to give a contributed talk, please submit a title and abstract by May 25. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. 13th International Lisa Symposium (remotely) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/05/20/13th-international-lisa-symp… Starting: 2020-09-01 to 2020-09-03 Location: Everywhere online Additional Information: http://lisasymposium13.lisamission.org Contact: Michele.Vallisneri[AT]jpl.nasa.gov The 13th International LISA Symposium will take place everywhere online on three afternoons (UTC), on September 1-3, 2020. The symposium will focus on the status of the LISA mission; on the latest developments in its design and technology; on the science (astronomy, astrophysics, cosmology, and fundamental physics) of LISA's millihertz gravitational-wave sources; and on the ensuing challenges in gravitational theory and analysis. We welcome the entire astronomical community to help define and update the unique paths to discovery that will become possible with LISA, and to discuss opportunities for multimessenger astronomy in conjunction with future space and ground facilities. We aim at a widely accessible and inclusive symposium that will gather a diverse audience and provide learning and advancement opportunities at all levels, and especially for early career scientists. We hope to keep participation costs low (or zero). The live program of invited and contributed presentations, panels, and townhalls will be supplemented by prerecorded talks and tutorials, which will be available on the conference website in advance of the symposium. A call for contributed presentations will go out in early June, with a deadline in mid-July; we will circulate the final program by early August. More information will appear soon at the symposium website, http://lisasymposium13.lisamission.org . Best regards, John W. Conklin (SOC Co-Chair) Elena Maria Rossi (SOC Co-Chair) Michele Vallisneri (TOC Chair) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. PhD Positions in Cosmology, Space Science and Space Technology (SPACE), Naples, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/05/11/phd-in-cosmology-space-scien… Deadline: 2020-06-30 Location: Napoli, Italy Additional Information: http://www.ssm.unina.it/en/calls-and-news/ Contact: space[AT]unina.it Opening of six (4-years) positions for the PhD program "Cosmology, Space Science and Space Technology (SPACE)" at the Scuola Superiore Meridionale (Napoli, Italy), which is an international school of higher education and research with a related Institute for Advanced Studies. The school is part of the Italian Public University. The SPACE PhD program combines fundamental researches, such as those in astrophysics, cosmology, general relativity and astroparticle physics with applied researches placed in Space, like aerospace, aerodynamics engineering, material science for extraterrestrial environment. Multidisciplinary and complementary skills are required. The positions are fully-funded with a competitive salary and it benefits from additional funds for research activities in Italy and abroad. The application deadline is 30 June 2020. Call for applications 2020: http://www.ssm.unina.it/en/calls-and-news/ Information on the PhD program and grants, as well as on Ordinary Courses of Scuola Superiore Meridionale, is available at the following link: http://www.ssm.unina.it/en/phd-program-in-cosmology-space-science-space-tec… Information on the Scuola Superiore Meridionale is available at http://www.ssm.unina.it +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoctoral positions at UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17254 Deadline: 2021-12-31 Location: Mexico City, Mexico Additional Information: http://www.nucleares.unam.mx/ Contact: quevedo[AT]nucleares.unam.mx The Department of Gravitation and Field Theory at the Institute for Nuclear Sciences of UNAM, has openings, twice a year, for postdoctoral fellows in its fields of study. The positions are for one year, renewable for a second one, depending upon funding and performance, and they carry a competitive monthly stipend, as well as basic health insurance for the postdoctoral fellow and his/her dependents. The positions are open to researchers from any part of the world, independently of ethnicity, religion and gender. The department lines of research include classical and quantum aspects of gravitation, numerical relativity, cosmology, mathematical physics, quantum field theory, lattice QCD, biophysics, and complex systems. The permanent members are Miguel Alcubierre, Wolfgang Bietenholz, Yuri Bonder, Chryssomalis Chryssomalakos, Celia Escamilla-Rivera, Jemal Guven, Dario Nunez, Nestor Ortiz, Hernando Quevedo, Marcos Rosenbaum, Marcelo Salgado, Christopher Stephens, Daniel Sudarsky, Roberto Sussman, and Alexander Turbiner -- there is also a number of postdoctoral fellows and graduate students. Applications are reviewed in late January, for positions starting in September of the same year, and in late May, for positions starting in February of the next year. The successful candidates should have received a PhD in Physics, or closely related fields, no longer than 3 years before the starting date of the position. We strongly encourage interested persons to apply throughout the year, by sending, in a single pdf file, their CV and research plan, while also arranging for three letters of recommendation to be sent to: quevedo[AT]nucleares.unam.mx with copy to fengari[AT]nucleares.unam.mx Contact: Quevedo, Hernando (quevedo[AT]nucleares.unam.mx) Letters of Reference should be sent to: quevedo[AT]nucleares.unam.mx +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. PhD position in gravitational waves and numerical relativity at Jena, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/05/14/phd-position-in-gravitationa… Deadline: 2020-07-01 Location: Jena, Germany Additional Information: https://www.physik.uni-jena.de/TPIJobs Contact: sebastiano.bernuzzi[AT]uni-jena.de Applications are invited for one PhD position in the field of gravitational waves and numerical relativity at the University of Jena. The position is associated with the research group of Prof. Sebastiano Bernuzzi at the Theoretical Physics Institute Jena and funded by Jena FSU. The successful candidate is expected to work on the topic of compact binaries in general relativity, including computational aspects in numerical relativity, gravitational waveform modeling and data-analysis applications. The group is part of the Virgo Collaboration and there is the possibility to join and participate to the LIGO-Virgo gravitational-wave astronomy programme. The group is also part of the computational relativity (CoRe) collaboration. Candidates with interest in analytical and numerical relativity, computational astrophysics, gravitational-wave modeling and data analysis are particularly encouraged to apply. Please submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae with a list of publications, a brief description of research interests, and a list of one to three potential referees, who may be contacted separately. Applications should be received by July 1st, 2020, but will be considered until the positions are filled. Starting date can be as early as September 2020. Please send applications to: sebastiano.bernuzzi[AT]uni-jena.de Theoretisch-Physikalisches Institut Friedrich-Schiller-Universitaet Jena Max Wien Platz 1 D-07743 Jena, Germany Please use the string Application for PhD position - SURNAME NAME in the Email subject and send a single PDF file for all your documents. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. 3 year postdoc position in Geometric Analysis/Mathematical Relativity, Potsdam/Tuebingen, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/05/25/3-year-postdoc-position-in-g… Deadline: 2020-06-30 Location: Potsdam/Tuebingen, Germany Additional Information: https://www.dropbox.com/s/1sw1hj6jsp1bvnr/ausschreibung_en.pdf?dl=0 Contact: cederbaum[AT]math.uni-tuebingen.de We are jointly offering a full time Postdoc Position in Mathematics for 3 years at the interface between Geometric Analysis and Mathematical Relativity, starting from October 01, 2020 or at a slightly earlier or later date to be negotiated by the successful candidate. The appointment is limited to 3 years and will be split equally between the University of Potsdam (in the Partial Differential Equation group led by Jan Metzger) and the University of Tuebingen (in the Differential Geometry and Mathematical Relativity group led by Carla Cederbaum). The order of the appointments in Potsdam and Tuebingen is negotiable. The successful applicant is expected to participate in and facilitate continuous scientific exchange between the two research groups. The position is part of our joint project Geometrically defined asymptotic coordinates in General Relativity funded by the priority programme Geometry at Infinity. The closing date is June 30, 2020. Please find more details in the job advertisement under the link on the top. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. New book "Stumbling Blocks Against Unification" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/05/03/new-book-stumbling-blocks-ag… Additional Information: https://www.worldscientific.com/worldscibooks/10.1142/11738 A new book on some persistent problems in theoretical physics: "Stumbling Blocks Against Unification", by Matej Pavsic, published by World Scientific. The book is meant to provide a concise formulation and proposed solutions to a number of obstacles in the attempts to arrive at quantum gravity and unification of interactions. From the puiblisher info: The history is full of misconceptions that opposed the progress of physics. The book starts with reviewing some historical cases, such as the arguments against the Earth rotation, or the famous problem of 3/4 in the theory of electromagnetic mass of electron. After having pointed out that misconceptions have been common in the history of physics, it is argued that they must be present today as well. In fact, it is now commonly being realized that in the last forty years there has been no significant progress in the fundamental theoretical physics. A reason certainly lies in certain stumbling blocks on our way towards the unification of interaction and of gravity with quantum mechanics. The author discusses what he perceives as some persisting misconceptions that have not yet been recognized as such by physics community in general. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Collection: Beyond Spacetime ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/05/06/collection-beyond-spacetime-… Additional Information: http://www.beyondspacetime.net We draw your attention to the publication to the collection of essays, "Beyond Spacetime: The Foundations of Quantum Gravity". Blurb: "One of the greatest challenges in fundamental physics is to reconcile quantum mechanics and general relativity in a theory of quantum gravity. A successful theory would have profound consequences for our understanding of space, time, and matter. This collection of essays written by eminent physicists and philosophers discusses these consequences and examines the most important conceptual questions among philosophers and physicists in their search for a quantum theory of gravity. Comprising three parts, the book explores the emergence of classical spacetime, the nature of time, and important questions of the interpretation, metaphysics, and epistemology of quantum gravity. These essays will appeal to both physicists and philosophers of science working on problems in foundational physics, specifically that of quantum gravity." With contributions from: Daniele Oriti, Suddhasattwa Brahma, Robert H. Brandenberger, Daniel Harlow, Carlo Rovelli, Fay Dowker, Lee Smolin, Henrique Gomes, David Wallace, Richard Dawid, Sebastian De Haro, Radin Dardashti, Sean Gryb, Karim Thebault, Tiziana Vistarini, Ko Sanders. See here: https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/beyond-spacetime/C60E7E67C9A747ECAA42E… Nick Huggett, Keizo Matsubara, and Christian Wuethrich ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. Gravity Research Foundation, Awards for Essays for 2020 ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/05/14/gravity-research-foundation-… 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 2020. 1. $4,000 - The Noise of Gravitons by Maulik Parikh[1][2], Frank Wilczek[1][3][4][5], and George Zahariade[2], [1]Department of Physics, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287, [2]Beyond: Center for Fundamental Concepts in Science, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287, [3]Department of Physics, Stockholm University, Stockholm SE-106 91, Sweden, [4]Center for Theoretical Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, [5]Wilczek Quantum Center, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China; e-mail: maulik.parikh[AT]asu.edu, frank.wilczek[AT]asu.edu, george.zahariade[AT]asu.edu 2. $1,250 - Lorentzian Quintessential Inflation by David Benisty[1][2] and Eduardo I. Guendelman[1][2][3], [1]Physics Department, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer- Sheva 84105, Israel, [2]Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies (FIAS), Ruth-Moufang- Strasse 1, 60438 Frankfurt am Main, Germany, [3]Bahamas Advanced Study Institute and Conferences, 4A Ocean Heights, Hill View Circle, Stella Maris, Long Island, The Bahamas; e-mail: benidav[AT]post.bgu.ac.il, guendel[AT]bgu.ac.il 3. $1,000 - A Proof of the Strong Cosmic Censorship Conjecture by Shahar Hod, The Ruppin Academic Center, Emeq Hefer 40250, Israel and The Hadassah Institute, Jerusalem 91010, Israel; e-mail: shaharhod[AT]gmail.com 4. $750 - Cosmological Constant in Coherent Quantum Gravity by Craig Hogan, University of Chicago, 5640 S. Ellis Ave., Chicago, IL 60637 and Fermilab; e-mail: craighogan[AT]uchicago.edu 5. $500 - Principle of Equivalence at Planck Scales and the Zero-Point-Length of Spacetime - A Synergistic Description of Quantum Matter and Geometry by T. Padmanabhan, IUCAA, Pune University Campus, Ganeshkhind, Pune - 411 077, India; e-mail: paddy[AT]iucaa.in Selected for Honorable Mention this year were (listed in alphabetical order): Charis Anastopoulos and Konstantina Savvidou; Sebastian Bahamonde, Mir Faizal, James Q. Quach, and Richard A. Norte; Rabin Banerjee; John D. Barrow; Jens Boos; Michael Creutz; A. Danehkar; Camilla Danielski and Nicola Tamanini; Saurya Das; Aharon Davidson and Tomer Ygael; Douglas Edmonds, Djordje Minic, and Tatsu Takeuchi; Roberto Emparan; Arthur E. Fischer; Wen-Cong Gan and Fu-Wen Shu; D. Grumiller, M.M. Sheikh-Jabbari and C. Zwikel; Gregory W. Horndeski; Ted Jacobson and Phuc Nguyen; Qing-Quan Jiang, Yan Han, and Jin Pu; Jose Beltran Jimenez, Dario Bettoni, and Philippe Brax; Barak Kol; Alexey S. Koshelev, K. Sravan Kumar, and Alexei A. Starobinsky; Amitabha Lahiri; Giuseppe Gaetano Luciano and Luciano Petruzziello; Rodrigo Maier; Philip D. Mannheim; Jun Nian and Leopoldo A. Pando Zayas; Marius Oltean, Hossein Bazrafshan Moghaddam, and Richard J. Epp; Murat Ozer; M. B. Paranjape; M. A. Perez-Garcia and Joseph Silk; Fabrizio Pinto; Edgar Shaghoulian; Tejinder P. Singh; Douglas Singleton; Ram Gopal Vishwakarma; Jenny Wagner. This announcement and abstracts of award-winning and honorable mention essays are posted on our web site, http://www.gravityresearchfoundation.org. The five award-winning essays are also posted on our web site and will be published in the October 2020 SPECIAL ISSUE of the International Journal of Modern Physics D (IJMPD). ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. COST GWverse: Exchange of researchers working on gravitational-wave and black hole physics ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17280 Additional Information: https://gwverse.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/stsms/ In the context of the European COST Action CA16104 on Gravitational waves, black holes and fundamental physics (GWverse), grants for short term scientific missions (STSMs) are available. We are inviting you to submit proposals for STMSs starting after July 1, 2020 and ending before Jan 31, 2021 (applications outside this timeframe will be discarded). This call closes on June 30, 2020. All proposals will be reviewed and the results will be announced by July 7, 2020. The selection committee will take into account the geographical distribution of host and home institution, matching of funds by the host, the scientific proposal and the experience of the applicant (preference is given to Early Career Investigators). Successful applicants will be expected to join as members of one (or more) of the Action's Working Groups. STSM recipients should acknowledge the COST Action in any publication or talks, through the use of the COST logo and the statement "The authors would like to acknowledge networking support by the COST Action GWverse CA16104". STSMs are a great opportunity for all scientists within the COST Action to exchange visits, nurture collaborations, or develop new ones. Further details are available at the GWverse webpage: https://gwverse.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/stsms/ If you have any question, please contact the STSM Coordinator Andreja Gomboc: andreja.gomboc[at]ung.si ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.5. GRG Editor's Choice: Superstrata ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/05/28/grg-editors-choice-superstra… Additional Information: https://www.springer.com/gp/livingreviews/relativity/grg-editors-choice In each volume of the journal General Relativity and Gravitation (GRG), a few articles are marked as "Editor's Choice". The primary criteria is original, high-quality research that is of wide interest within the community. This recent publication deserves special attention: Masaki Shigemori, "Superstrata", Gen Relativ Gravit 52, 51 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10714-020-02698-8 Invited review for the Topical Collection "The Fuzzball Paradigm" (Eds. Samir D. Mathur, David Turton and Amitabh Virmani). Please, browse all Editor's Choice articles at: https://www.springer.com/gp/livingreviews/relativity/grg-editors-choice Frank Schulz Publishing Editor GRG ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.6. The Fourth Zeldovich meeting goes virtual ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/05/31/the-fourth-zeldovich-meeting… Additional Information: http://icranet.org/zeldovich4 In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 4th Zeldovich meeting will be held virtually, on 7-11 September 2020, with ICRANet and the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus as organizers and hosts. All participants registered so far are confirmed. The participation will be free of charge. The registration deadline is extended until 31 of July 2020. The abstract submission deadline is extended until 15 of August 2020. The proceedings of the meeting will be published in Astronomy Reports journal. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.7. Cornelius Hoenselaers - sad news ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17303 Additional Information: Cornelius Hoenselaers died on May 30, 2020. He was well known for his work on��exact solutions of Einstein's equations in the 1970s and 1980s. His probably��best remembered professional achievement will be the co-authorship of the second��edition of "Exact solutions" by Stephani et al. His friends will also remember his lifelong love of all things Japanese; he was a fluent Japanese speaker. We��will miss his bright mind and jolly company. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.8. The Twentieth Release of the Einstein Toolkit ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/06/02/the-twentieth-release-of-the… Additional Information: http://einsteintoolkit.org/about/releases/ET_2020_05_announcement.html Release Announcement We are pleased to announce the twentieth release (code name "Turing") of the Einstein Toolkit, an open, community developed software infrastructure for relativistic astrophysics. The highlights of this release are: Cactus now supports tracking of data dependencies at runtime using schedule annotations. These can be used to check correctness of a schedule and also to automate data synchronizations between MPI ranks. Two new thorns have been added: - Baikal, a spacetime evolution code using NRPy+ for code generation - BaikalVacuum, a version of Baikal optimized for vacuum only simulations In addition, bug fixes accumulated since the previous release in October 2019 contributed by Eloisa Bentivegna, Erik Schnetter, Federico Cipolletta, Frank Loeffler, Giuseppe Ficarra, Ian Hinder, Jascha Schewtschenko, Ken Sible, Lorenzo Sala, Miguel Zilhao, Philipp Moesta, Roland Haas, Samuel Cupp, Steven R. Brandt, and Zachariah Etienne 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 the spacetime evolution codes Baikal, lean_public, and McLachlan, analysis codes to compute horizon characteristics and gravitational waves, the Carpet AMR infrastructure, and the relativistic magneto-hydrodynamics codes GRHydro and IllinoisGRMHD. The Einstein Toolkit also contains a 1D self-force code. 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 staff 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, or contact the users mailing list users[AT]einsteintoolkit.org. The Einstein Toolkit is primarily supported by NSF 1550551/1550461/1550436/1550514 (Einstein Toolkit Community Integration and Data Exploration). The "Turing" Release Team on behalf of the Einstein Toolkit Consortium (2020-05-31) Roland Haas, Brockton Brendal, William E. Gabella, Beyhan Karakas, Atul Kedia, Shawn G. Rosofsky, Steven R. Brandt, Alois Peter Schaffarczyk, Helvi Witek ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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[Hyperspace-list] Hyperspace Bulletin for May 2020
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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Quantum spacetime and the Renormalization Group, Odense, Denmark 1.2. Mathematical perspectives of gravitation beyond the vacuum regime, Vienna, Austria 1.3. New CFP - Sixth Spacetime Conference 1.4. Long-term workshop "Gravity and Cosmology 2021", Kyoto, Japan 1.5. Gravity - The Next Generation, Kyoto, Japan 2. Jobs 2.1. Joint Postdoctoral Fellowship in Quantum Information/Quantum Gravity at The University of Hong Kong and The University of Oxford 2.2. Postdoc position in Gravitational Waves and Computational Relativity, Jena, Germany 2.3. PhD studentship in cosmology, Szczecin, Poland 2.4. Postdoc position in Quantum Gravity, Munich, Germany 2.5. PhD position in general relativity at Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands 3. News 3.1. Introductory textbook "Elements of General Relativity" 3.2. Lectures on GR 3.3. News on the Chalonge De Vega School ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Quantum spacetime and the Renormalization Group, Odense, Denmark --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17158 Starting: 2020-10-12 to 2020-10-16 Location: Odense, Denmark (or online) Additional Information: https://www.cp3-origins.dk/quantum-spacetime-and-the-renormalization-group/ Contact: eichhorn[AT]cp3.sdu.dk This is the fifth in a series of workshops on Quantum Spacetime and the Renormalization Group, bringing together researchers exploring a broad range of research avenues in Quantum Gravity, including, but not limited to, Asymptotically Safe Gravity, Causal and Euclidean Dynamical Triangulations, Causal Sets, Group Field Theories, Spin Foam models and Tensor Models. Previous installments took place at the Perimeter Institute in 2014, at Nordita in 2015, at the Lorentz Center in Leiden in 2017 and in Bad Honnef in 2018. The main goals of the workshop are - contributing to sharpening the major conceptual and technical open questions of the field and identifying routes to answer these. - triggering new collaborations, in particular between researchers from neighboring communities, enabling a fruitful exchange of ideas and transfer of knowledge. - providing in particular young researchers with a comprehensive overview of the most pressing questions in the field and motivating them to tackle these from new angles. - producing novel ideas how to bridge the gap between a fundamental theory of quantum gravity and observations and triggering new developments towards observational tests of quantum gravity. Due to COVID-19, it could become necessary to organize the workshop in an online format. The dates October 12-16, 2020, would remain the same in this case. The organizers are planning to make the decision about the format of the workshop (traditional or online) by the end of July, to allow sufficient time for travel arrangements in case the workshop can go ahead as originally planned. Application for participation is now possible following the link on the webpage of the workshop. All applicants for participation will be informed about the outcome of their application by the end of July. Please do not under any circumstances make any travel arrangements before you have received official confirmation of your successful registration and of the format of the workshop. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. Mathematical perspectives of gravitation beyond the vacuum regime, Vienna, Austria --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17162 Starting: 2021-02-01 to 2021-03-12 Location: Vienna, Austria Additional Information: https://www.esi.ac.at/events/e388/ Contact: jeremie.joudioux[AT]aei.mpg.de Organizers: Hakan Andreasson (Gothenburg), David Fajman (Vienna), Jeremie Joudioux (Potsdam), Todd Oliynyk (Monash). We would like to announce the program "Mathematical perspectives of gravitation beyond the vacuum regime" to be held from Feb. 01, 2021, to March 15, 2021, at the Erwin Schroedinger International Institute for Mathematics and Physics in Vienna, Austria. This program is the sequel of the workshop organized at the ESI in 2017 on Vlasov matter. The focus is on self-gravitating matter models that include kinetic, fluid, elastic and field theoretical models. The main aim of the program is to drive progress by connecting researchers working on different matter models in general relativity and in Newtonian gravity, and by advertising open problems that can serve as an entry point for researchers from other areas. For further information, see the website. Over the course of the program, two main events will take place: 1 A spring school (Feb. 15-19, 2021) on matter models in relativity. Lectures on the Einstein-Vlasov system, on the relativistic Vlasov-Maxwell system, on relativistic fluids, and on elasticity will be offered. 2 A workshop (Feb. 22-26, 2021) on recent advances in the field. *Please note that attendance is limited at all times to 60 participants. Hence, the attendance to the spring school and the workshop is limited to 60 persons.* *Limited support is available for the accommodation of students and post-docs. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. New CFP - Sixth Spacetime Conference --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/04/11/new-cfp-sixth-spacetime-conf… Starting: 2020-09-28 to 2020-10-01 Location: Albena (famous Black Sea resort near Varna), Bulgaria Additional Information: http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/conferences/2020/ Contact: 2020conference(a)minkowskiinstitute.org New Call for Papers Sixth International Conference on the Nature and Ontology of Spacetime Due to the present situation the conference will be held on 28 September - 1 October 2020 The Scientific Organizing Committee invites papers from physicists, philosophers of physics and philosophers on any topic related to the nature and ontology of spacetime. As there is no main theme of the sixth spacetime conference a number of special sessions have been suggested by colleagues (http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/conferences/2020/call.html) - Nature of time - Flow of time; Becoming (continuation of the Special Session on Becoming and the panel discussion at the Second Hermann Minkowski Meeting on the Foundations of Spacetime Physics on Wednesday, May 15, 2019) - Is spacetime a real (physical) four-dimensional entity or a mathematical concept? - Open Questions in Spacetime Physics - The controversy over Relativistic Mass - The problem with the gravitational energy-momentum pseudotensor in general relativity - should we have a closer look at the fact that the mathematical formalism of general relativity does not yield a proper tensor of the gravitational energy-momentum? - What is the difference between matter and geometry in general relativity, semi-classical gravity, and quantum gravity? - Do Black Holes Actually Exist? - Is there a conflict between relativity and quantum mechanics? - Quantum Gravity: Where do we stand? Depending on the number of colleagues participating in a special session, we plan to publish a volume with the talks presented at the session, which will include constructive criticism and the replies of the authors. Contributed papers in the form of extended abstracts of between one and two pages should be emailed to 2020conference(a)minkowskiinstitute.org by August 1, 2020. Submissions will be reviewed and notification of acceptance will be sent on August 17, 2020. Scientific Organizing Committee: Dennis Dieks (Utrecht University) Mauro Dorato (University of Rome Three) George F. R. Ellis (University of Cape Town) Robert Geroch (University of Chicago) Eleanor Knox (King's College London) Vesselin Petkov (Minkowski Institute, Montreal) Steven Savitt (University of British Columbia) Anguel Stefanov (Bulgarian Academy of Sciences) James Owen Weatherall (University of California, Irvine) Christian Wuethrich (University of Geneva) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. Long-term workshop "Gravity and Cosmology 2021", Kyoto, Japan --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17190 Starting: 2021-05-24 to 2021-06-25 Location: Kyoto, Japan Additional Information: https://www2.yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/~gc2021/index.php Contact: gc2021[AT]yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp We are going to have a long-term workshop "Gravity and Cosmology 2021" (GC2021) from May 24 to June 25, 2021 at Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics (YITP), Kyoto, Japan. This is one of series of long-term workshops held at YITP. The aim of the workshop is to gather researchers playing the leading roles in gravity and cosmology, and to have active discussions on the current problems and future directions. The registration will open around October 2020 at the GC2021 website https://www2.yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/~gc2021/index.php . We look forward to having you in Kyoto. SOC: Masaki Ando (Tokyo), Emanuele Berti (Johns Hopkins), Rong-Gen Cai (ITP CAS), Vitor Cardoso (CENTRA), Antonio De Felice (YITP), Claudia de Rham (Imperial), Nathalie Deruelle (APC), Ruth Durrer (Geneva), Roberto Emparan (Barcelona), Ruth Gregory (Duhram), Renata Kallosh (Stanford), Eiichiro Komatsu (Max-Planck Inst.), Andrei Linde (Stanford), Shinji Mukohyama (YITP, Chair), Lisa Randall (Harvard), Misao Sasaki (IPMU), Masaru Shibata (AEI/YITP), Alexei Starobinsky (Landau Inst.), Masahiro Takada (IPMU), Takahiro Tanaka (Kyoto), Atsushi Taruya (YITP), Jean-Philippe Uzan (IAP), David Wands (Portsmouth) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Gravity - The Next Generation, Kyoto, Japan --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17191 Starting: 2021-06-07 to 2021-06-11 Location: Kyoto, Japan Additional Information: https://www2.yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/~gc2021/YKIS/index.php Contact: gc2021[AT]yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp We hold the symposium "Gravity - The Next Generation" at Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics (YITP), Kyoto in the 3rd week (June 7 - June 11, 2021) of the YITP long-term workshop "Gravity and Cosmology 2021" (GC 2021), aiming for comprehensive but intensive discussion on the rapidly expanding frontiers of physics of gravity and cosmology. The symposium also serves as the Yukawa International Seminar for the fiscal year 2021 (YKIS 2021). Invited Speakers (*to be confirmed): Masaki Ando (Tokyo/KAGRA), Emanuele Berti (Johns Hopkins), Patrick Brady (UWM/LIGO), Rong-Gen Cai (ITP CAS), Vitor Cardoso (CENTRA), Paolo Creminelli (ICTP)*, Karsten Danzmann (AEI/LISA), Claudia de Rham (Imperial), Nathalie Deruelle (APC), Ruth Durrer (Geneva), Roberto Emparan (Barcelona), Renata Kallosh (Stanford), Eiichiro Komatsu (Max-Planck Inst.), Andrei Linde (Stanford), Enrico Pajer (Cambridge)*, Tsvi Piran (Hebrew), Lisa Randall (Harvard), Misao Sasaki (IPMU), Leonardo Senatore (Stanford), Masaru Shibata (AEI/YITP), Alexei Starobinsky (Landau Inst.), Masahiro Takada (IPMU)*, Jean-Philippe Uzan (IAP)*, Johannes van den Brand (Nikhef/Virgo), David Wands (Portsmouth) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Joint Postdoctoral Fellowship in Quantum Information/Quantum Gravity at The University of Hong Kong and The University of Oxford ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17153 Deadline: 2020-09-01 Location: Hong Kong Additional Information: http://www.qiss.fr Contact: destiny.chen[AT]cs.ox.ac.uk *Work at distance employment possible as soon as MAY 2020, deadline is rolling until post filled* Joint Postdoctoral Fellowship in Quantum Information/Quantum Gravity at The University of Hong Kong and The University of Oxford Applications are invited for a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship in a joint post between the Departments of Computer Science of The University of Hong Kong and the University of Oxford. The successful candidate will be be an independent and highly motivated researcher capable of working productively with the two groups on topics at the intersection between quantum information theory, quantum gravity, and quantum field theory. Previous experience in at least one of these areas is required. The post is partly funded with by the John Templeton Foundation through the project "The Quantum Information Structure of Spacetime" (qiss.fr). The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the goals of this project, and to join the activities of the newly-established HKU-Oxford Joint Lab for Quantum Information and Computation, becoming a member of the Quantum Information and Computation Initiative led by Giulio Chiribella, and of the Quantum Group co-led by Bob Coecke at Oxford Computer Science. The target start date of the post is in May 2020 or as soon as possible thereafter, although candidates will be considered also after that date until the post is filled. The successful candidate is expected to spend one year at the University of Hong Kong and oner year at the University of Oxford. Given the developing situation with covid-19, we will consider remote work arrangements while travel is restricted. Candidates are invited to send a CV and a cover letter and arrange for at least two letters of recommendation to destiny.chen[at]cs.ox.ac.uk. Applications are particularly welcome from under-represented groups in Computer Science. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoc position in Gravitational Waves and Computational Relativity, Jena, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/04/07/postdoc-positions-in-gravita… Deadline: 2020-06-01 Location: Jena Additional Information: http://www.tpi.uni-jena.de/~bernuzzi/news-jobs.html Contact: sebastiano.bernuzzi[AT]uni-jena.de Applications are invited for one postdoctoral positions in the field of gravitational waves and/or computational relativity at the University of Jena. The position is associated with the research group of Prof. Sebastiano Bernuzzi at the Theoretical Physics Institute Jena and funded by Jena FSU. The successful candidate is expected to work on the topic of compact binaries in general relativity, including computational aspects in numerical relativity, gravitational waveform modeling and data-analysis applications. The group is part of the Virgo Collaboration and of the ENGRAVE collaboration and there is the possibility to join and participate to those�� gravitational-wave astronomy programmes. The group is also part of the computational relativity (CoRe) collaboration. The appointment will be for two years. Candidates with experience in analytical and numerical relativity, computational astrophysics, gravitational-wave modeling and data analysis are particularly encouraged to apply. Please submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae with a list of publications, a brief description of research interests, and a list of three potential referees, who may be contacted separately. Applications should be received by June 1st, 2020, but will be considered until the positions are filled. Starting date can be as early as December 2020 and possibly no later than February 2021. Please send applications to: sebastiano.bernuzzi[AT]uni-jena.de Theoretisch-Physikalisches Institut Friedrich-Schiller-Universitaet Jena Max Wien Platz 1 D-07743 Jena, Germany Please use the string "Application for PD position - SURNAME NAME" in the Email subject and send the documents as a single PDF file. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. PhD studentship in cosmology, Szczecin, Poland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/04/27/ph-d-studentship-in-cosmolog… Deadline: 2020-06-30 Location: Szczecin, Poland Additional Information: https://cosmo.usz.edu.pl/node/349 Contact: vincenzo.salzano[AT]usz.edu.pl The Szczecin Cosmology Group at the Institute of Physics of the University of Szczecin invites applications for a Ph.D. studentship in cosmology. The research will focus onto: alternative theories of gravity; in-depth study of the nature of dark energy and dark matter by using novel cosmological and astrophysical probes; Generalized Uncertainty Principle (GUP) and Lorentz Invariance Violation (LIV) tested by observations. Candidates with both theoretical and numerical expertise are welcome, reminding that observational testing will be a key issue of the project. Thus, preference will be given to candidates with a strongly declared willingness to learn and work also on data analysis. The deadline for a preliminary application is 30st June 2020. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews on 6th-8th July 2020. After this date and by 21h August 2020, successful candidates will have to register at the Doctoral School of the University of Szczecin, following some extra admission procedure supervised by professors from the cosmology group. The studies will begin on the 1st October 2020 and last for 4 years, following schedules and rules of the Doctoral School. The grant from the Doctoral School will amount to about 2000 PLN for the first two years, and to about 3200 PLN for the following years. For the first two years, an additional funding of 4000 PLN will be provided by the Polish National Center for Research and Development through the University of Szczecin. Moreover, the University of Szczecin opens multiple grant calls for excellent students starting from the second year of studies. There is the possibility for a cheaper university-supported accommodation; travel fund is also available. The city of Szczecin is located near to Polish border with Germany - 130 km away from Berlin, with good access to international airports. Applications should include: CV; list of publications; a brief statement of research interests; a copy of graduate studies diploma (M.Sc.) and transcripts of the exams; a copy of the thesis; at least 1 letter of recommendation, to be sent directly to the addresses below. Applications and recommendations should be sent by email to both prof. Mariusz P. Dabrowski (mariusz.dabrowski[at]usz.edu.pl) and to prof. Vincenzo Salzano (vincenzo.salzano[at]usz.edu.pl). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Postdoc position in Quantum Gravity, Munich, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17212 Deadline: 2020-05-15 Location: Munich, Germany Additional Information: https://www.theorie.physik.uni-muenchen.de/index.html Contact: daniele.oriti[AT]physik.lmu.de Postdoctoral position in Quantum Gravity Applications are invited from outstanding candidates for a postdoctoral research position in Quantum Gravity, starting in the Fall 2020, at the Arnold Sommerfeld Center for Theoretical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany. For more information about the center, see the webpage https://www.theorie.physik.uni-muenchen.de/index.html. The successful candidate will be affiliated with the quantum gravity group led by Dr. Daniele Oriti, and expected to work independently, as well as in collaboration with the group leader and other members of the group. The position is funded by DFG for two years. An extension for a third year, depending on performance and availability of funds, could be possible, but will have to be decided at a later stage. The funded DFG project focuses on emergent spacetime and the extraction of effective continuum physics from group field theory models, in particular in the context of fundamental cosmology and quantum black holes, applying also methods and ideas from quantum information. Solid expertise in the group field theory formalism and/or in related quantum gravity approaches, e.g. loop quantum gravity, tensor models, spin foam models, discrete quantum gravity, would be a strong advantage. Expertise in cosmology, black hole physics, and/or quantum information techniques in quantum many-body systems would be another useful asset. The review of applications will start on the 15th of May 2020, but applications will be considered until the position is filled. The required application documents are: CV, list of publications, statement of research interests (of no more than 3 pages), and two reference letters. The documents have to be sent to Daniele Oriti �� daniele.oriti[AT]physik.lmu.de Please use the subject line (also for reference letters): postdoc application "name of applicant" The Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, is an equal opportunity employer,��which��values diversity,��so applications from any minority scholars are strongly encouraged. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. PhD position in general relativity at Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17214 Deadline: 2020-07-01 Location: Nijmegen, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.ru.nl/imapp/ Contact: bbonga[AT]science.ru.nl A PhD position in general relativity and gravitational wave physics is available at the Institute for Mathematics, Astrophysics and Particle Physics (IMAPP) of the Radboud University in Nijmegen, The Netherlands. The successful applicant will work under the supervision of B. Bonga in the High-Energy Physics department and be part of an active research group in classical/strong and quantum gravity. The IMAPP provides an attractive working environment for foundational, front-line research. Besides Theoretical High-Energy Physics, Mathematical Physics, Astrophysics and Experimental High-Energy Physics are all strongly represented. The candidate is expected to start the position in October 2020, but an earlier or later starting date can be discussed. Requirements Applicants must have a university degree in (theoretical) physics at the masters level or equivalent and proven abilities in theoretical physics and mathematics. The PhD position is for four years, which is the expected time for obtaining a doctoral degree in the Netherlands, and is subject to a review after one year. Position PhD students are required to take a number of courses, usually in the form of attending winter schools organized by the Dutch Research School for Theoretical Physics. They also act as teaching assistants for about ten percent of their working time (usually as tutors for exercise classes of theoretical courses for bachelor or masters students) and are paid according to nationally set standard rates. Application The application should include your CV highlighting your research experience (if any), transcripts of university grades and degrees and a statement of research interests and motivation (one-two pages). In addition, the applicant should arrange that (at least) two reference letters, one of which should be from your master thesis supervisor, are sent directly to the email address below. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline for full consideration is July 1st, 2020. Applications should be sent electronically as pdf-file(s) to B. Bonga (bbonga AT science.ru.nl). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Introductory textbook "Elements of General Relativity" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/04/02/introductory-textbook-elemen… Additional Information: https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783030284152 New textbook, "Elements of General Relativity", by Piotr T. Chrusciel, published by Birkhaeuser Science. The book is meant to provide a concise modern introduction to the mathematical tools of General Relativity. It is a book at entry-level to the field, addressed to students of physics and mathematics. From the publisher's info: This book provides an introduction to the mathematics and physics of general relativity, its basic physical concepts, its observational implications, and the new insights obtained into the nature of space-time and the structure of the universe. It introduces some of the most striking aspects of Einstein's theory of gravitation: black holes, gravitational waves, stellar models, and cosmology. It contains a self-contained introduction to tensor calculus and Riemannian geometry, using in parallel the language of modern differential geometry and the coordinate notation, more familiar to physicists. The author has strived to achieve mathematical rigour, with all notions given careful mathematical meaning, while trying to maintain the formalism to the minimum fit-for-purpose. Familiarity with special relativity is assumed. The overall aim is to convey some of the main physical and geometrical properties of Einstein's theory of gravitation, providing a solid entry point to further studies of the mathematics and physics of Einstein equations. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Lectures on GR ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/04/02/lectures-on-gr/ Additional Information: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsz6GM8EcLkaGIauutfSeJg/ If you're trying to teach (or learn) general relativity remotely, this might be helpful: I have posted a complete set of introductory GR lectures (Khan academy style) on the youtube channel "Physics Unsimplified". The early lectures are rough, but the later ones are much better. Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsz6GM8EcLkaGIauutfSeJg/ Lecture slides with errata are posted here: https://physicsunsimplified.com/ David Brown ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. News on the Chalonge De Vega School ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/04/25/news-on-the-chalonge-de-vega… Additional Information: https://chalonge-devega.fr/Programme2020.html Ecole Internationale d'Astrophysique Daniel Chalonge - Hector de Vega. - Open Science and Open Access - 1. Last news 2020 2. A chronicle of the pandemia containment 3. Daniel Chalonge and Hector de Vega medals 2020 4. Agenda 2020 1. Last news : Quantum discrete levels of the universe from the early trans-planckian vacuum to the late dark Energy: Norma G. Sanchez. Constraints on dynamical dark energy models from massive high redshift galaxies: Nicola Menci . Unifying quantum mechanics and Einstein general relativity: 2. Chronicle of a confinement: A short break of 3min15 duration while working in times of pandemia coronavirus: April 2020, document with video of 3m15 and 2 images: 3. A surprise Award: Daniel Chalonge and Hector de Vega medals 2020: The two medals are awarded this year to Dr Adam G. Reiss (Johns Hopkins University and SSTI, Baltimore) Nobel Prize in Physics in Cosmology. The medals are awarded for his contribution to the discovery of dark energy, to its interpretation as a cosmological constant and to his continuous results on the Hubble constant. More information about the medal presentation will be given after the summer. 4. Agenda 2020: Next event: Open Session on Thursday June 18, 2020 at the College of Spain, Cite' Internationale Universitaire de Paris, 27A boulevard Jourdan, Paris 14e. confirmed. Free entry, free and without registration. Find the Programme 2020 New Universe and New Black Holes, Quantum Physics and Dark Energy, and the news January-March 2020 at : https://chalonge-devega.fr/Programme2020.html Find the Chalonge - de Vega School online: videos, conferences, reports, archives, photo albums: https://chalonge-devega.fr/ "And that is not all" (quote from Henri Poincare')... With compliments and the best wishes for good health Ecole Chalonge - de Vega, 30 pioneering years of activity always ahead and in the head news https://chalonge-devega.fr https://chalonge-devega.fr/HdeV.html https://chalonge-devega.fr/sanchez ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Estate Quantistica 2020: International school on Gravity, Cosmology and Mathematical Physics, Scalea, Italy 1.2. 5th Cosmology School "Introduction to Cosmology", Krakow, Poland 1.3. Agape 2020, Mezeyrac, France 2. Jobs 2.1. PhD positions in the International PPGCosmo Program on Astrophysics, Cosmology and Gravitation, Brazil 2.2. PhD position in Gravitational Wave Data Analysis at Utrecht University, The Netherlands 3. News 3.1. New "Gravity+" Track in Radboud Master's Program, Nijmegen, The Netherlands 3.2. GRG Editor's Choice: recent highlight articles 3.3. Book with Minkowski's four works, which laid the foundations of spacetime physics 3.4. Google calendar for online seminars in general relativity ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Estate Quantistica 2020: International school on Gravity, Cosmology and Mathematical Physics, Scalea, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/03/03/estate-quantistica-2020-inte… Starting: 2020-06-15 to 2020-06-19 Location: Scalea, Italy Additional Information: https://monge.u-bourgogne.fr/gdito/EQ2020 Contact: giuseppe.dito[AT]u-bourgogne.fr This edition of Estate quantistica will be an international school covering a wide range of themes on the most recent developments on gravity, cosmology, and mathematical physics. A special session will be dedicated to Kirill Bronnikov, Gerard Clement, and Dmitry Galtsov on the occasion of their birthdays. The meeting will be held at the Grand Hotel de Rose in Scalea, Italy. MINI-COURSES ASPECTS OF QUANTUM FIELD THEORY by Manuel Asorey, Universidad de Zaragoza EXTENDED GRAVITY COSMOLOGY AND COSMOGRAPHY by Salvatore Capozziello, Universita di Napoli GRAVITATIONAL COLLAPSE by Radouane Gannouji, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso PRIMORDIAL UNIVERSE: BOUNCE AND INFLATION by Nelson Pinto Neto, Centro Brasileiro de Pesquisas Fisicas MODIFIED (NON-EINSTEINIAN) THEORIES OF GRAVITY by Sergey V. Sushkov, Kazan Federal University Moreover, we shall have several several talks on the thema of the school. Check-out the website. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. 5th Cosmology School "Introduction to Cosmology", Krakow, Poland --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17091 Starting: 2020-07-18 to 2020-08-02 Location: Krakow, Poland Additional Information: http://cosmoschool2020.oa.uj.edu.pl/index.html Contact: cosmoschool2020[AT]oa.uj.edu.pl The 5th Cosmology School "Introduction to Cosmology" is the continuation of the series of cosmology schools of which the last one took place in 2018 in Cracow. It is an event aimed at giving an introduction to the current knowledge in cosmology, both in theory and observations. This year's School will take place in Cracow from 18th of July to 2nd of August. It is intended for undergraduate, MSc and PhD students, as well as young postdoctoral researchers, interested in these fields. The School will include lectures, as well as workshops on Virtual Observatory tools, SED fitting, cosmological simulations, and hands-on training in telescope observations. Early registration is open starting from 25 Feb 2020 till 30 May 2020. More details may be found on website: http://cosmoschool2020.oa.uj.edu.pl +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Agape 2020, Mezeyrac, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17107 Starting: 2020-07-25 to 2020-08-01 Location: Mezeyrac, France Additional Information: https://agape2020.sciencesconf.org/ Contact: agape.physics[AT]gmail.com It is our great pleasure to announce l'Agape 2020, the fourth edition of a summer-school in the foundations of physics which will be held in the mountains of the Massif Central (France) from July 25th to August 1st 2020. L'Agape is conceived by and for young researchers sharing a common interest for conceptual questions in physics and working in any field somehow related to theoretical physics. L'Agape sees a partition between five 4-hour courses given in the mornings and scientific activities (open discussions, philosophical walks, readings of seminal historical papers, political debates, etc) in the afternoons. The series of courses covers a large field of topics in the foundations of physics: - Quantum Theory from First Principles by John van de Wetering (Radboud University Nijmegen) - History and Philosophy of Global Spacetime Structure in General Relativity by Juliusz Doboszewski (University of Bonn) - Lessons from Causal Quantum Structure by Robin Lorenz (University of Oxford) - Asymptotic Symmetries in the Gauge Fixing Approach and the BMS Group by Romain Ruzziconi (Universite' Libre de Bruxelles) - The Information Loss Paradox by Tommaso De Lorenzo (Penn State University) This school's special appeal and particularity lies in the broad range of its topics, the creative format of the "scientific activities" and the horizontal structure of the organisation: everything, from the courses and talks to the cooking will be done by and for the participants, and we encourage everyone to actively engage in shaping the structure of l'Agape. Furthermore, this year we are offering participants the possibility to stay for two more days after the official end to continue the discussions and enjoy the surroundings. The organisers Alex, Federico, Pierre, Robin, Titouan +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. PhD positions in the International PPGCosmo Program on Astrophysics, Cosmology and Gravitation, Brazil ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/03/09/phd-positions-in-the-interna… Deadline: 2020-04-16 Location: Brazil Additional Information: http://ppgcosmo.cosmo-ufes.org Contact: ppgcosmo[AT]cosmo-ufes.org PPGCosmo is an international PhD program on Astrophysics, Cosmology and Gravitation that aims to give PhD students the opportunity to develop a successful international scientific career. The research topics range from theoretical to observational aspects of Astrophysics, Cosmology and Gravitation, including participation in collaborations such as the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory, Euclid, J-PAS and LSST. PPGCosmo is a Brazilian program consisting of six institutions from Brazil and four institutions from outside Brazil. The call for applications for 4-year PhD positions expected to start in August 2020 is now open. The student will be supervised by a Professor at a Brazilian institution and co-supervised by a Professor at an associated PPGCosmo institution preferably outside Brazil. Please see http://ppgcosmo.cosmo-ufes.org or http://www.cosmologia.ufes.br/en for further information. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. PhD position in Gravitational Wave Data Analysis at Utrecht University, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17138 Deadline: 2020-04-30 Location: Utrecht, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university/jobs/phd-po… Contact: science.recruitment[AT]uu.nl The Institute for Subatomic and Gravitational Wave Physics at Utrecht University invites applications for a PhD position in gravitational wave data analysis and searches, with an emphasis on searches for gravitational wave signals from coalescing binary neutron stars and black holes. This effort is led by Dr Sarah Caudill as a part of the new gravitational waves team at Utrecht University with Prof Chris Van Den Broeck and Dr Tanja Hinderer. Apart from collaboration within the Institute for Subatomic and Gravitational Wave Physics, the gravitational waves team at Utrecht University has close ties with Researchers at universities and institutes across the Netherlands, which apart from Instrumentalists includes Astronomers, Astrophysicists, and Theorists. There is also vibrant collaboration with individuals and groups around the world. The successful candidate will become a member of the Virgo Collaboration and has access to all data from the Advanced LIGO and Advanced Virgo interferometers. The successful candidate is an ambitious student who holds a Master's degree in Physics, Astronomy, or a related field, has a background in programming with some research experience, has scientific writing and English collaboration and communication skills, and has the motivation to work in a multidisciplinary, international research team. The offer includes access to a network of top Gravitational Wave researchers, a full-time position for 4 years (the gross salary starts at EUR 2,325 and increases to EUR 2,972 per month during the appointment (scale P according to the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities (cao)) and the salary is supplemented with a holiday allowance of 8% and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% per year), and pension scheme, partially paid parental leave, and flexible employment conditions (based on the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities). In addition to the employment conditions laid down in the cao for Dutch Universities, Utrecht University has a number of its own arrangements. For example, there are agreements on professional development, leave arrangements and sports. We also give you the opportunity to expand your terms of employment yourself via the Employment Conditions Selection Model. This is how we like to encourage you to continue to grow. The Institute for Subatomic and Gravitational Wave Physics at Utrecht University conducts fundamental research into the nature of matter and gravity. We are part of the ALICE experiment at the CERN's Large Hadron Collider in Geneva (Switzerland) and the Advanced Virgo experiment based in Cascina, Italy. We closely collaborate with the Nikhef institute in Amsterdam. At the Faculty of Science there are 6 departments to make a fundamental connection with: Biology, Chemistry, Information and Computing Sciences, Mathematics, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Physics. Each of them is made up of distinct institutes which work together to focus on answering some of humanity's most pressing problems. More fundamental still are the individual research groups - the building blocks of our ambitious scientific projects. Utrecht University is a friendly and ambitious university at the heart of an ancient city. We love to welcome new scientists to our city - a thriving cultural hub that is consistently rated as one of the world's happiest cities. We are renowned for our innovative interdisciplinary research and our emphasis on inspirational research and excellent education. We are equally well-known for our familiar atmosphere and the can-do attitude of our people. This fundamental connection attracts Researchers, Professors and PhD candidates from all over the globe, making both the University and the Faculty of Science a vibrant international and wonderfully diverse community. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. New "Gravity+" Track in Radboud Master's Program, Nijmegen, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17109 Additional Information: https://www.ru.nl/masters/gravityplus Radboud University in Nijmegen (NL) is setting up an attractive new synergy track Gravity+ ("Gravity-plus") for master students. Students who enrol in one of the existing master's specialisations "Particle and Astrophysics" or "Mathematics" can choose the option Gravity+, which offers a large variety of introductory and advanced courses on many aspects of gravity, from mathematical foundations to astrophysical applications, covering e.g. black holes, gravitational wave physics, quantum gravity and quantum geometry. For more information, see the URL above. Deadline for applications from students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland is May 1; for students from elsewhere it is Apr 1, 2020. The poster of the course can be downloaded from https://www.hef.ru.nl/~rloll/Web/synergy.pdf. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. GRG Editor's Choice: recent highlight articles ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/03/17/grg-editors-choice-recent-hi… Additional Information: https://www.springer.com/gp/livingreviews/relativity/grg-editors-choice In each volume of the journal General Relativity and Gravitation (GRG), a few papers are marked as "Editor's Choice". The primary criteria is original, high-quality research that is of wide interest within the community. These recent articles deserves special attention: Thomas Buchert, Pierre Mourier, Xavier Roy, "On average properties of inhomogeneous fluids in general relativity III: general fluid cosmologies", Gen Relativ Gravit 52, 27 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10714-020-02670-6 Christophe Goeller, Etera R. Livine, Aldo Riello, "Non-perturbative 3D quantum gravity: quantum boundary states and exact partition function", Gen Relativ Gravit 52, 24 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10714-020-02673-3 Please, browse all Editor's Choice articles at: https://www.springer.com/gp/livingreviews/relativity/grg-editors-choice Frank Schulz Publishing Editor GRG ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. Book with Minkowski's four works, which laid the foundations of spacetime physics ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/03/20/book-with-minkowskis-four-wo… Additional Information: http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/mip/books/minkowski2.html Hermann Minkowski, Spacetime: Minkowski's Papers on Spacetime Physics (Minkowski Institute Press, Montreal 2020), 213 pages. The four works are (listed chronologically as they had been presented): 1. The Relativity Principle - lecture given at the meeting of the Goettingen Mathematical Society on November 5, 1907. 2. The Fundamental Equations for Electromagnetic Processes in Moving Bodies - lecture given at the meeting of the Goettingen Scientific Society on December 21, 1907. 3. Space and Time - lecture given at the 80th Meeting of Natural Scientists in Cologne on September 21, 1908. 4. A Derivation of the Fundamental Equations for the Electromagnetic Processes in Moving Bodies from the Standpoint of the Theory of Electrons; this work contains Minkowski's notes that were assembled together by Minkowski's student Max Born and published in 1910 (a year after Minkowski's death). Free copies of Minkowski's paper "Space and Time" and the Editor's Introduction are available on: http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/mip/books/minkowski2.html ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. Google calendar for online seminars in general relativity ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/03/27/google-calendar-for-online-s… Additional Information: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/b/1?cid=cmVsYXRpdml0eXNlbWluYXJzQGdtYW… I have created a google calendar relativityseminars to circulate information about online seminars in general relativity The idea is that all online-seminar organisers can add there the relevant information if you would like to post there, send a request to relativityseminars(a)gmail.com ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Alternative Gravities and Fundamental Cosmology, Szczecin, Poland 1.2. 2020 Computer Aided Modeling, Simulation and Analysis, Cagliari, Italy 1.3. Black Hole Perturbation Toolkit Workshop, Prague, Czech Republic 1.4. Quantum Gravity 2020, Waterloo, Canada (second announcement) 1.5. GW and Machine Learning Meeting, Mull, UK 1.6. New frontiers in strong gravity, Benasque, Spain 1.7. Cosmography via Gravitational Waves and Other Observables, Stavanger, Norway 1.8. Gravitex 2020: International Conference on Gravitation- Theory and Experiment, Durban, South Africa 1.9. 10th Int. Conf. DICE 2020: Spacetime - Matter - Quantum Mechanics, Castiglioncello, Italy 1.10. Fourth Argentine-Brazilian Meeting on Gravitation, Astrophysics and Cosmology, Buenos Aires, Argentina 1.11. 19th Conference on Recent Developments in Gravity, Athens, Greece (final announcement) 2. Jobs 2.1. Postdoctoral Fellowship on Gravitational Waves and Strong Gravity beyond GR, Cape Town, South Africa 2.2. Gravitational Waves Postdoc position at IGFAE, Santiago de Compostela, Spain 2.3. Postodoc position in discretized models of quantum gravity, Krakow, Poland 2.4. Two PhD positions in neutron star physics at Coimbra and Lisbon, Portugal 2.5. Expression of Interest, Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics, Canberra, Australia 2.6. Tenure-Track Position in Gravitational Astrophysics, Canberra, Australia 3. News 3.1. THE CHALONGE DE VEGA PROGRAMME 2020 3.2. Special Issue of Symmetry on "Numerical Relativity and Gravitational Wave" 3.3. Call for papers: "Binary Neutron Star mergers" ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Alternative Gravities and Fundamental Cosmology, Szczecin, Poland --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16973 Starting: 2020-09-14 to 2020-09-18 Location: Szczecin, Poland Additional Information: https://indico.cern.ch/event/873762/ Contact: altecosmo20[AT]gmail.com Dear Colleagues, We invite you to take part in the conference "Alternative Gravities and Fundamental Cosmology" which will take place in Szczecin, Poland from 14th to 18th of September 2020. This is the fifth of a series of conferences on fundamental cosmology organized by the Szczecin Cosmology Group, University of Szczecin (after Cosmofun'2005, Grasscosmofun'09, Multicosmofun'12, Varcosmofun'16). The task of the conference is to bring together specialists dealing with the problems of alternative gravities (including quantum gravity, superstring, varying constants, Lorentz violating etc.) both from theoretical and observational point of view. The program of the conference will contain 4 plenary morning sessions and 3 afternoon parallel sessions (of 3 sessions each), 1 morning doctoral students' session (up to 3 parallel sessions). The last afternoon of the conference will be devoted to philosophical aspects of cosmology. There will also be a poster session if the number of abstracts is above our talk time capabilities. The oral presentations will be selected by the sessions conveners in collaboration with the Scientific Committee. We plan to publish conference proceedings in the journal "Universe". Invited speakers: - Niayesh Ashfordi, Univ. Waterloo, Canada - John D. Barrow, Univ. Cambridge, UK - Eleonora Di Valentino, Jodrell Bank, USA - Astrid Eichhorn, Univ. Odense, Denmark - Ivette Fuentes, Univ. Nottingham, UK - Enrique Gaztanaga, ICE, CSIC Barcelona, Spain - Lavinia Heisenberg, ETH Zurich, Switzerland - Michael Heller, Vatican Astronomical Observatory - Martin Kunz, Univ. Geneva, Switzerland - David Mota, Univ. Oslo, Norway - Fabio Scardigli, Univ. Leiden, Netherlands - Alexei Starobinsky, Landau Institute, Moscow, Russia - John Webb, Univ. New South Wales, Australia Topics of parallel sessions: - I. Alternative gravities and dark energy (ALT-DE); - II. Alternative gravities and dark matter (ALT-DM); - III. Alternative gravities for gravitational waves/black holes (ALT-GW/BH); - IV. Quantum gravity as alternative gravity (ALT-QG); - V. Alternative gravity phenomenology (GUP, Lorentz Violation, Varying Constants); - VI. Alternative gravity and fundamental theories (strings, branes). Looking forward to seeing you in Szczecin. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. 2020 Computer Aided Modeling, Simulation and Analysis, Cagliari, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16982 Starting: 2020-07-01 to 2020-07-04 Location: Cagliari, Italy Additional Information: http://www.iccsa.org Contact: shen[AT]umich.edu 2020 Computer Aided Modeling, Simulation and Analysis (CAMSA) in conjunction with The 20th International Conference on Computational Science and Its Applications July 1st - 4th, 2020, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy. Organizer: Jie Shen, University of Michigan Email: shen[AT]umich.edu Jiwen Li and Wei Liu, Henan University of Science and Technology This workshop will provide a forum for scientists and engineers alike to present their latest findings on the subject of computer aided modeling, simulation and analysis. Specific topics of interest include, but are not limited to: * Computer aided modeling and analysis (novel algorithms or applications in biology, physics, chemistry, mathematics, and mechanics) * Data processing, mining, and fusion * Optimization and machine learning * Finite Element, Boundary Element, or Meshless Simulation * Computer Vision and Image Processing Publication * General Tracks/Theme Papers: 10 to 16 pages. After the reviewing process, the accepted papers will be published in the Springer-Verlag Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) volumes. * Workshop/Session Papers: 5 to 11 pages. After the reviewing process, the accepted papers will be published by Conference Publishing Services (CPS), as selected by the corresponding Session/Workshop. The list and details of the different Workshops/Sessions can be found through this link: http://www.iccsa.org/workshops * Poster Session Papers: 3 to 4 pages. After the reviewing process, the accepted poster papers will be published by the Conference Publishing Services (CPS). Accepted Poster papers will be presented as posters during the conference. * Short papers may also be extended for possible publication in the International Journal of Modelling and Simulation (ISSN: 0228-6203). Paper Submission Submission Website: http://ess.iccsa.org Deadline for Full Paper Submission: March 15, 2020 Author Paper Review Acceptance or Revision Notification to Author: April 01, 2020 Submission of Final Paper: May 25, 2020 CAMSA 2020 Conference: July 1-4, 2020 Weblink: http://ess.iccsa.org/ H-5 Index: 19 Proceedings indexed by IEEE, a top conference +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Black Hole Perturbation Toolkit Workshop, Prague, Czech Republic --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/02/10/black-hole-perturbation-tool… Starting: 2020-05-25 to 2020-05-27 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Additional Information: http://astro.cas.cz/bhptoolkit2020/ Contact: niels.warburton[AT]ucd.ie The Black Hole Perturbation Toolkit (BHPToolkit) is a global collaboration dedicated to creating an open-source repository of software, data and results related to black hole perturbation theory. These tools are important in the theory of gravitational waves, specifically in the modelling of inspirals of stellar-mass objects into massive black holes. The BHPToolkit workshops bring together researchers that are already using and developing the Toolkit as well as scientists and students that are looking to do so. The first public BHPToolkit workshop will take place at the Astronomical Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences in Prague from 25th to 27th of May. Registration is free and we have a small amount of funding available to support the travel of PhD/MSc students coming to the workshop. To apply for financial support please send an email to vojtech.witzany at asu.cas.cz in which you briefly describe your motivation, and please ask your supervisor to also send a short supporting email. Both the motivation and supporting statement need to be received before April 1, 2020, and we will inform you of our decision during the first week of April. On the first day of the workshop there will be a series of invited practical short talks to demonstrate how to install and use various packages already in the Toolkit. The second and third days will concentrate on improving the BHPToolkit with a focused "hack-a-thon" as well as discussion around how to manage and grow the Toolkit. The BHPToolkit workshop, including the travel support, is funded by the GWverse COST Action CA16104 Gravitational waves, black holes and fundamental physics. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. Quantum Gravity 2020, Waterloo, Canada (second announcement) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16999 Starting: 2020-07-13 to 2020-07-17 Location: Waterloo, Canada Additional Information: https://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/conferences/quantum-gravity-2020 Contact: eichhorn[AT]cp3.sdu.dk Registration and abstract submission deadline: The deadline to register for Quantum Gravity 2020 is April 30, 2020. Registration will close before this date if capacity is met. A limited number of talk slots will be open to online registrants. if you are interested in presenting a talk, you must register by March 20, 2020. Conference description: The conference "Quantum Gravity 2020" has a deliberately broad scope. We aim to include participants from all current approaches to quantum gravity, as well as researchers working on the phenomenology of quantum gravity. The main goal of the meeting is to assess the progress made and to constructively and openly discuss open questions in our understanding of quantum gravity. A second goal is to work towards combining the insights gained in the various approaches. In its overall goal as well as the format, this conference will differ from more specialized meetings that focus on specific quantum-gravity approaches. We hope that this inaugural conference "Quantum Gravity" can make a contribution to bridging the gaps between quantum gravity approaches, and bring the entire community together for a constructive and fruitful exchange. Registration for the conference is now open on the conference webpage. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. GW and Machine Learning Meeting, Mull, UK --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17004 Starting: 2020-05-04 to 2020-05-06 Location: Tobermory, Mull, United Kingdom Additional Information: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/physics/gwmull2020/ Contact: gwmull2020[AT]glasgow.ac.uk The Institute for Gravitational Research at the University of Glasgow will be hosting a retreat meeting between 4 and 6 May 2020 in Tobermory, on the Scottish Hebridean island of Mull. The meeting will have three major strands focussed on the use and development of machine learning techniques for gravitational wave data analysis: 1. ML in modelling, numerical relativity, and waveform generation 2. ML for GW detection and detector characterisation 3. ML for parameter estimation and astrophysics If you would like to attend this event we'd be grateful if you could fill out the form on our website as soon as possible. The venue for the meeting is small, and we anticipate that demand will be high, so the meeting will be by application only, however we invite participants at all stages in their academic career, from students upwards to register their interest, and hope to have a balanced range of participants. The registration for will be open until 20 February, and we hope to start issuing invitations to register shortly after this. We expect the meeting to have a per-person cost of no more than around 200 GBP, and hope to be able to provide a discount to students. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. New frontiers in strong gravity, Benasque, Spain --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/02/17/new-frontiers-in-strong-grav… Starting: 2020-07-05 to 2020-07-18 Location: Benasque, Spain Additional Information: http://benasque.org/2020relativity/ Contact: info[AT]benasque.org This is the first circular for the conference "New frontiers in strong gravity" taking place in Benasque, Spain from Jul 05-18, 2020. The workshop's web page is at http://benasque.org/2020relativity/. Limited travel funds are available, with priority given to PhD students. We would appreciate it if you could forward to interested researchers in our field. Best, The organizers (D. Blas, P. Figueras, E. Lim, L. Stein, H. Witek, S. Nissanke) New frontiers in strong gravity The highly nonlinear, strong-field regime of gravity holds the key to address long-standing puzzles in modern physics. These range from deeply theoretical questions concerning a consistent theory of quantum gravity and resulting modifications to general relativity, over the stability properties of black holes in traditional general relativity, to new insight into nuclear matter under extreme conditions in the context of neutron star and multimessenger astronomy. In this two-week workshop (Jul 05-18, 2020) we will bring together leading experts as well as junior scientists and PhD students in these diverse research areas, to encourage communication and training across the fields and foster new research collaborations. Invited speakers include: - Samaya Nissanke - Tessa Baker - Roberto Emparan - Katy Clough - Enrico Barausse - Deirdre Shoemaker - Will East - Aaron Zimmerman - Thomas Sotiriou - Mihalis Dafermos - Maria Okounkova - David Mateos - Anne Davis - Rachel Rosen - Niels Warburton - Laura Bernard - Harald Pfeiffer The number of participants is limited. We ask students to upload a short CV (maximal 2 pages). Limited travel support will be available, with priority given to students. To apply for travel support please include some text justifying your request for support on the registration page. Registration will close on May 25. Registration and more information is at the workshop's web page, http://benasque.org/2020relativity/. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. Cosmography via Gravitational Waves and Other Observables, Stavanger, Norway --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17047 Starting: 2020-04-20 to 2020-04-23 Location: Stavanger, Norway Additional Information: https://indico.uis.no/e/cosmography Contact: germano.nardini[AT]uis.no The University of Stavanger (Norway), with the support of the COST Action GWverse, is organizing the workshop "Cosmography via Gravitational Waves and Other Observables" in the period April 20th -- 23th, 2020. The workshop aims at: - Reviewing the theoretical and experimental aspects behind the current tension in cosmography; - Forecasting the potential impact of the forthcoming measurements; - Discussing the most appealing solutions to the puzzle. Three lectures will introduce the main themes of the workshop: "Early-universe measurements", "Late-universe measurements", and "Standard and dark sirens in GR and modified GR". Technical talks will follow broadly along these categories. The afternoons are planned with an informal schedule to allow participants to freely interact and start new collaborations. We invite everybody to participate and contribute. The deadline for abstract submission is April 4th but earlier submissions are appreciated. Participants asking for childcare should register as soon as possible and not later than March 4th. For more information please visit https://indico.uis.no/e/cosmography. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. Gravitex 2020: International Conference on Gravitation- Theory and Experiment, Durban, South Africa --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/02/27/gravitex-2020-international-… Starting: 2020-08-03 to 2020-02-08 Location: Durban, South Africa Additional Information: https://acru.ukzn.ac.za/~gravitex2020/ Contact: hansrajs[AT]ukzn.ac.za Gravitex 2020: International Conference on Gravitation - Theory and Experiment will be hosted by the Astrophysics Research Centre of the University of KwaZulu Natal from 3 to 8 August 2020. The conference will explore the interface between the theoretical foundations of gravity, including modifications of the standard theory, recent observational highlights, and their interconnection. The venue for the conference sessions from 5 to 8 August 2020 is the Protea Hotel The Edward by Marriot, Durban, South Africa and is ideally situated on the Durban beachfront with its impressive 6 km promenade. On 3 and 4 August 2020, the conference will be preceded by a 2 day School programme directed at students and early career researchers. South African students will be funded from a grant from the Centre of Excellence in South Africa while candidates from the rest of Africa may avail themselves of some funding offered through a donation. Details are available on our website https://acru.ukzn.ac.za/~gravitex2020/. The Conference registration and cocktail function takes place at the Protea Hotel on Tuesday 4 August 2020. Thereafter the format of the conference will involve some eleven plenary talks by leading researchers in gravitation. Contributed talks and posters will also be welcomed. Important dates regarding abstract submission, early-bird discounted registration fees and information on what is covered by the registration fees is found on the website which goes live from 1 March 2020. Confirmed plenary speakers include: :Latham Boyle (Perimeter Institute, Canada), Martin Bucher (University of Paris/CNRS, France), Rong Gen Cai (Academy of Sciences, China), Naresh Dadhich (IUCAA, India) , George Ellis (University of Cape Town, South Africa), Nick Kaiser (ENS, France), Roy Maartens (University of the Western Cape, South Africa), Bishop Mongwane (University of Cape Town, South Africa), Samaya Nissanke (Grappa, Netherlands), Andrew Tolley (Imperial College London, UK), Amanda Weltman (University of Cape Town, South Africa). Delegates are requested to complete the Registration formalities on our website. Provisional registrations will become confirmed on payment of the registration fees of USD 250 (students)/ USD 300 (faculty) for the early-bird option. These fees include all meals in the official conference period. Accommodation, Tours, transport may also be booked online through our conference agent or delegates are free to make their own arrangements. Conference website: https://acru.ukzn.ac.za/~gravitex2020/ goes live on 1 March 2020. We look forward to welcoming you in Durban in August. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.9. 10th Int. Conf. DICE 2020: Spacetime - Matter - Quantum Mechanics, Castiglioncello, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17065 Starting: 2020-09-14 to 2020-09-18 Location: Castiglioncello (Tuscany), Italy Additional Information: http://osiris.df.unipi.it/~elze/DICE2020.html Contact: elze(a)df.unipi.it This year's conference will be the tenth "anniversary" edition in this series of biannual meetings. Its main objective is to discuss important, if not fundamental issues in physics that keep (re)appearing in various subfields, but are usually presented in specialized conferences - such as concerning decoherence, information (loss), complexity, entropy, measurement problem, quantum/gravity interface, vacuum structure, cosmological constant problems, to indicate a few. This has turned out to be highly successful and stimulated fruitful exchanges with an illuminating list of speakers over the years; among them: J Hartle, R Penrose, G Veneziano*, S Adler*, G 't Hooft*, L Montagnier, S Haroche, C Wetterich*, A Connes, N Gisin, A Albrecht*, L S Schulman, I Walmsley, S Carlip, J Barbour*, T Padmanabhan*, N Mavromatos*, T W Kibble, Y Aharonov, H Kleinert*, G Casati*, C Brukner, H J Briegel, A Kempf*, V Nesvizhevsky, X-G Wen, D Bouwmeester, R Sorkin*, M Schlosshauer, C Rovelli, G Volovik, M Arndt, M Aspelmeyer, M Rasetti, GC Ghirardi*, L Vaidman, B-L Hu*, W Unruh, N Chomsky, GFR Ellis [*: participated several times]. Topics of this year's meeting are defined but not limited by overlapping interests in - Emergent spacetime, matter, and symmetries - Quantum foundations - Quantum computing / AI for physics - QM interfacing with gravity / new experiments - Quantum gravity / cosmology and high-energy physics The Organizing Committee consists of M Blasone (Salerno); L Diosi (Budapest); H-T Elze (Pisa, chair); L Fratino (Paris); J Halliwell (London); C Kiefer (Cologne); E Prati (Milano); G Vitiello (Salerno). All interested are warmly welcome. However, please, note that participation is always limited; therefore, early registration is recommended. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.10. Fourth Argentine-Brazilian Meeting on Gravitation, Astrophysics and Cosmology, Buenos Aires, Argentina --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17067 Starting: 2020-04-22 to 2020-04-24 Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina Additional Information: http://www.iafe.uba.ar/graco4 Contact: graco4[AT]iafe.uba.ar IV Reunion Argentino-Brasilena de Gravitacion, Astrofisica y Cosmologia IV Reuniao Argentino-Brasileira de Gravitacao, Astrofisica e Cosmologia The first meeting was held in Foz do Iguacu, Brazil, in October 2011; the second meeting was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in April 2014; the third meeting was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in April 2016. The fourth edition of the Argentine-Brazilian Meeting on Gravitation, Astrophysics and Cosmology (GrACo IV), will be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on April 22 - 24 (2020) at the Auditorium of CAECE, Avenida de Mayo 866, Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires. The meeting will include invited talks by well-known specialists on topics of particular relevance (see the website) and contributed talks and posters. It would be enough free time to encourage interaction and discussion between the participants which are very welcome to present their current researchs. - Registration closure: March 9th, 2020 - Abstract submission & Registration Fee Payment (*): March 15th, 2020 (*) Please see the website for instructions. A limited amount of funding will be available for supporting the participation of master and doctoral fellows. To apply for these funds, please send an e-mail to graco4[AT]iafe.uba.ar, before Registration closure, briefly explaining (up to 200 words) your interest on the meeting and the reasons for your request, please also attach your CV. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.11. 19th Conference on Recent Developments in Gravity, Athens, Greece (final announcement) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/03/01/19th-conference-on-recent-de… Starting: 2020-07-01 to 2020-07-04 Location: Athens, Greece Additional Information: https://indico.physics.auth.gr/e/NEB19 Contact: neb19conference[AT]gmail.com The 19th NEB conference on "Recent Developments in Gravity" will be held in Athens, Greece, from the 1st to the 4th of July 2020. NEB19 is an international conference devoted to all aspects of Relativity, Gravitation and Cosmology, which is organized every two years by the Hellenic Society for Relativity, Gravitation and Cosmology. A list of previous conferences in the NEB series can be found at http://www.hsrgc.gr/activities.html. The website of the conference is https://indico.physics.auth.gr/e/NEB19 and the final registration deadline is March 31st, 2020. NEB19 will focus on recent developments in several areas: gravitational waves, relativistic astrophysics, alternative theories of gravity, mathematical relativity, relativistic cosmology and quantum gravity. The venue of the conference is the conference center of the Eugenides Foundation, near the coastal line of Faliro (located a few km south of the center of Athens). The list of invited plenary speakers includes: E. Berti (Johns Hopkins) E. Gourgoulhon (Meudon) R. Gregory (Durham) M. Dafermos (Cambridge/Princeton) S. Katsanevas (EGO-VIRGO) K. Kokkotas (Tuebingen) E. Plionis (NOA, Athens) D. Psaltis (Arizona) Th. Sotiriou (Nottingham) M. Sakellariadou (King's College) S. Weinfurtner (Nottingham) The invited plenary session speakers include: A. Gravitational Waves and Relativistic Astrophysics: M. Agathos (Cambridge), Th. Apostolatos (Athens), E. Barausse (SISSA), D. Doneva (Tuebingen), N. Karnesis (Paris), Ch. Markakis (Queen Mary) B. Alternative Theories of Gravity and Cosmology: E. Babichev (Paris), S. Basilakos (Athens), G. Kofinas (Athens), L. Papantonopoulos (Athens), K. Skordis (Prague), Ch. Tsagas (Thessaloniki), S. Yazadjiev (Sofia), C. Mathematical Relativity and Quantum Gravity: Th. Christodoulakis (Athens), L. Glaser (Vienna, TBC), (additional speakers TBA) We welcome the submission of abstracts for talks in the parallel sessions and for the poster session. We are looking forward to meeting all interested participants in Athens in July! With our best regards, The Organizing Committee Ch. Charmousis (CNRS - University Paris-Saclay) G. Pappas (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) E. Saridakis (NTUA, Athens) N. Stergioulas (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) A. Zoupas (University of Thessaly) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Postdoctoral Fellowship on Gravitational Waves and Strong Gravity beyond GR, Cape Town, South Africa ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16979 Deadline: 2020-02-29 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Additional Information: https://labs.inspirehep.net/jobs/1777243 Contact: alvaro.delacruzdombriz[AT]uct.ac.za The Cosmology and Gravity Group in the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics at the University of Cape Town, welcomes applications for postdoctoral fellows starting in early 2020 to work on Gravitational Waves (theory and experiments) and Strong-gravity objects beyond General Relativity and related topics. The postdoctoral fellow will mainly work with Alvaro de la Cruz Dombriz (UCT Cosmo), Raul Carballo (SISSA, Trieste IT), Anupam Mazumdar (Groningen U., NL) and Bishop Mongwane (UCT Cosmo). Collaborations are open with all the other members of the Group as well. Also the successful candidate is both welcome and encouraged to interact with the UCT Astronomy Department. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact directly PIs for the relevant project areas by 29 February 2020, in order to discuss project details and funding opportunities. The UCT Cosmology and Gravity Group is made of several Faculty members, postdoctoral fellows and graduate students. Cape Town hosts a large number of other research institutions in the field, such as, for example, the Department of Astronomy at UCT, the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO), the African Institute of Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) and the Radio-Cosmology group of the University of Western Cape (UWC). Therefore, the local scientific life is very vibrant. In addition our academics have extensive international collaborations, and we are part of several bilateral agreements signed with other countries. For instance the group is member of two EU COST actions, participates in the SKA Working Groups (Cosmology and Gravitational Waves) and benefits from Erasmus+ mobilities for staff and postgraduate students. Cape Town is a spectacular relaxed place to live, with a range of indoor and outdoor activities, though the outdoors truly shines. The city is quite cosmopolitan with plenty of foreigners settling here and the famous wine region around. The nature, with two oceans coming together and Table Mountain, is also outstanding. Access to culture (theatre, exhibitions, live music, festivals and opera) and high-quality gastronomy are easy and affordable. Further information at: http://www.capetown.travel/ CONDITIONS OF AWARD: Applicants should please send ONE pdf file including your CV, publications if any and a brief statement of your research interests, and arrange to have ONE letter of reference e-mailed to Dr Alvaro de la Cruz-Dombriz for full consideration. Applicants must have obtained a doctoral degree in the relevant areas of mathematics, physics or astronomy within the past 5 years, and may not have held any prior permanent academic or professional posts. The successful incumbent may, as part of his/her professional development, be required to participate in departmental activities, such as limited teaching and supervision. The successful incumbent will be required to comply with the university's approved policies, procedures and practices for the postdoctoral sector. TENURE: The tenure of the fellowship is TWO full years at the outset, with the possibility of extension subject to progress and the availability of funding. SALARY: Salary will be R 280,000.00 per year (TAX free) plus travel allowance (two return international flight per year) and other top-ups. Such an stipend enables a high standard of life in Cape Town and facilitate attendance to international conferences and collaborations overseas. The University of Cape Town: - reserves the right to disqualify ineligible, incomplete and/or inappropriate applications, and - reserves the right to change the conditions of award, and/or to make no awards at all. UCT is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Gravitational Waves Postdoc position at IGFAE, Santiago de Compostela, Spain ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/02/14/gravitational-waves-postdoc-… Deadline: 2020-02-26 Location: Santiago de Compostela, Spain Additional Information: https://igfae.usc.es/igfae/job-offer/postdoctoral-research-associate-in-the… Contact: thomas.dent(a)usc.es IGFAE (Galician Institute of High Energy Physics) at the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC) invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate in the Gravitational Wave Research Programme. This Research Programme has interests in gravitational-wave astrophysics, cosmology, data analysis and related fields; USC is a member group of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and is also involved in multi-messenger followup of gravitational-wave candidate events with the Pierre Auger Observatory. The GW research programme recently acquired hardware for a dedicated high-throughput computing cluster, which will be made available for LIGO-Virgo data analysis and related work. The research associate will be expected to support the LIGO group membership at a minimum 20% level by contributing to collaboration data analysis or technical review. The position is for 2 years with the earliest starting date in September 2020. Interested candidates should submit via email to jobs(a)igfae.usc.es, with the following attached in pdf format: * A recent CV, including list of publications. * Statement of Research Interests (max 3 pages). In addition, candidates should be prepared to arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to the same address if requested. The position will remain open until filled, however to ensure full consideration applications should be received by February 26, 2020. IGFAE is a member of SOMMa Excellence Alliance, the network of Severo Ochoa Centres and Maria de Maeztu Units to promote Spanish Excellence in research and to enhance its social impact at national and international levels. IGFAE is an equal opportunity employer. IGFAE is committed to increasing the diversity of its personnel and particularly welcomes applications from women, minorities and persons with disabilities. Informal enquiries should be sent to thomas.dent(a)usc.es, jaime.alvarez(a)usc.es or jobs(a)igfae.usc.es. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Postodoc position in discretized models of quantum gravity, Krakow, Poland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=17025 Deadline: 2020-04-30 Location: Krakow, Poland Additional Information: http://cs.if.uj.edu.pl/cs/index.html Contact: jerzy.jurkiewicz[AT]uj.edu.pl The 2-year post-doc position in the National Science Centre grant OPUS-17-ST2. The candidates are expected to have some basic experience in discretized models of quantum gravity and the ability to create the necessary computer codes and to perform massive numerical simulations. The position is in the Institute of Theoretical Physics, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland. The Institute hosts a big scientific group working on models of quantum gravity and quantum cosmology. The Institute has a large computer facility, other facilities in Poland can also be used. The studied model is the model of Causal Dynamical Triangulations, where the principal investigator (prof. Jerzy Jurkiewicz) is one of the creators of the model. The candidate will be expected to get involved in a collaboration with a large scientific group both in the Institute and abroad (Denmark, the Netherlands). CV and a motivation letter + 2 recommendation letters. The candidates will be evaluated by a commission. The commission may invite potential candidates for an interview. The results will be announced on 2020-15-05. The expected starting date: September 1st 2020. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Two PhD positions in neutron star physics at Coimbra and Lisbon, Portugal ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/02/24/2-phd-positions-in-neutron-s… Deadline: 2020-04-30 Location: Coimbra/Lisbon, Portugal Additional Information: https://idpasc.lip.pt/pt_cern_grants/phd_programme/call/13 Contact: violetta.sagun[AT]uc.pt We are seeking for outstanding, highly motivated candidates for the following positions: 1. PhD position on thermal evolution of hybrid stars at the University of Coimbra supervised by Prof. Constanca Providencia and Dr. Violetta Sagun. 2. PhD position is devoted to the study of the effect of dark matter on the properties of compact stars. Its a joint scholarship between the University of Coimbra and the University of Lisbon supervised by Prof. Constanca Providencia, Dr. Violetta Sagun (Coimbra) and Prof. Ilidio Lopes (Lisbon). An application should include a curriculum vitae, a motivation letter, certificates of all the obtained academic degrees, other documents that the candidate may consider relevant (diplomas, certificates etc..) and up to three contacts for reference letters. Candidates should hold either a pre-Bologna degree, or a pre-/post-Bologna Master's degree at the time of application. Foreign degrees/diplomas are required to be recognized by the General Directorate of Higher Education or by a Portuguese higher education institution: https://www.dges.gov.pt/en/pagina/degree-and-diploma-recognition?plid=1536 Deadline for the application: 30th of April 2020, 17:00 (Lisbon time). Applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Violetta Sagun (violetta.sagun[AT]uc.pt) well in advance, to discuss potential projects and application procedure. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Expression of Interest, Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics, Canberra, Australia ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/02/28/expression-of-interest-anu-c… Deadline: 2020-03-31 Location: Canberra, Australia Additional Information: https://www.ozgrav.org/anu-professor.html Contact: sareh.rajabi[AT]anu.edu.au As previously advertised, the Australian National University in Canberra, Australia, has recently established a new Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics (CGA), jointly supported by the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics and the Research School of Physics. The Centre encompasses all aspects of gravitational wave physics and astrophysics, including instrumentation, theory and data analysis, source follow-up and multi-messenger astronomy. It will bring together existing ANU researchers in these areas under one umbrella and expand the capability by making up to seven new tenure or tenure-track academic appointments ranging from full Professor to Assistant Professor across these research programs over the next year. This presents a great opportunity for people facing the "two-body" problem! Even if your partner is not involved in GW research, we still may be able to accommodate very capable people. We are currently actively seeking Expressions of Interest for the key appointment of a Full Professor (Level E) and for an early to mid-career GW astrophysicist. At least one of these positions will be offered to a female-identifying candidate. The Full Professor will initially take on the role of Deputy Director, in the anticipation that they will take over as Director within the next five years. We are seeking inspirational scientists with an equity agenda from any area of research covered by the Centre, who can grow ANU's leadership across all areas of gravitational wave astronomy. If you think you have the skills, vision and drive required to fill this role, please consider applying, regardless of your current level of appointment. These two appointments come with attractive start-up packages and the ability to help shape the future of the CGA through subsequent faculty hires. Please submit a 2-page Expression of Interest (EoI), along with a complete CV. EoIs will be accepted any time until March 31st. We anticipate officially advertising the position in April. You are encouraged to contact Professor David McClelland (david.mcclelland[AT]anu.edu.au) for further information. Please email your expression of interest and CV to the CGA Administrator, Dr Sareh Rajabi (sareh.rajabi[AT]anu.edu.au), before the closing date. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Tenure-Track Position in Gravitational Astrophysics, Canberra, Australia ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/02/28/tenure-track-position-in-gra… Deadline: 2020-03-31 Location: Canberra, Australia Additional Information: http://cga.anu.edu.au/ Contact: sareh.rajabi[AT]anu.edu.au Tenure-Track Position in Gravitational Astrophysics, Canberra, Australia (open to female identifying candidates only) The Australian National University in Canberra, Australia, has recently established a new Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics (CGA), jointly supported by the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics and the Research School of Physics. The Centre encompasses all aspects of gravitational wave physics and astrophysics, including instrumentation, theory and data analysis, source follow-up and multi-messenger astronomy. It will bring together existing ANU researchers in these areas under one umbrella and expand the capability by making up to seven new tenure-track academic appointments across these research programs over the next year. The inaugural CGA Director is Professor David McClelland. We are seeking to appoint an outstanding early or mid-career academic with a strong research record in gravitational wave astrophysics (theory and data analysis, source follow-up, multi-messenger astronomy). This will be a tenure-track position attracting a significant start-up package. It will be a key foundation position in the CGA. The appointee will assist with recruiting additional appointments into the CGA, helping to shape its future. We are now seeking Expressions of Interest (EoI) in this position. An EoI will comprise a 1-page statement of achievement and proposed program of research at ANU, along with a 2-page CV. EoIs will be accepted any time up until March 31st, 2020. Please email your EOI to the CGA administrator, Dr Sareh Rajabi, sareh.rajabi[AT]anu.edu.au, and expect confirmation of receipt. For further information, please contact Professor Susan Scott (susan.scott[AT]anu.edu.au) or Professor David McClelland (david.mcclelland[AT]anu.edu.au) at RSPhys and/or Associate Professor Christian Wolf (christian.wolf[AT]anu.edu.au) at RSAA. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. THE CHALONGE DE VEGA PROGRAMME 2020 ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/02/11/the-chalonge-de-vega-program… Additional Information: https://chalonge-devega.fr PROGRAMME OF THE YEAR 2020 OF THE CHALONGE - DE VEGA SCHOOL THE NEW UNIVERSE and the NEW BLACK HOLES. QUANTUM PHYSICS and DARK ENERGY. A Laboratory of Ideas. Research, Training and Scientific Culture. 30 Years of Pioneering Activity. Calling for Understanding. Tribute to Hector de Vega. The Scientist and the Human Person. Science with great intellectual endeavor and a human face. A great scientific and human adventure. A beacon at the forefront of physical cosmology and astrofundamental physics with novel scientific research, projects and ideas, careful interdisciplinarity, with both Theory and Observations Open Science-Open and Free Access.Topics 2020: The quantum transplanckian phase of the Universe, Pre-Inflation, Inflation and Grand Unification Physics for and from the CMB Observations, Primordial Gravitons. Quantum Astrophysics, Warm Dark Matter Galaxies and their Structures, New Black Holes. Vacuum Energy, Lambda, H_0 and Dark Energy. The Classical-Quantum Gravity Duality. New Quantum structure of the Space-Time ....Precision Language for Precision Cosmology. Universality in the Universe.... The Present Transformations of Science: Quo Vadis Science (view from its own interior) ? Ubi es Science ? Sessions of the Year 2020, dates and their Topics are available here: https://chalonge-devega.fr/Programme2020.html Information is being completed along the whole year: research news, conferences, online lectures, videos Hector J. de Vega page: https://chalonge-devega.fr/HdeV.html School page: https://chalonge-devega.fr/ Norma G. Sanchez page: https://chalonge-devega.fr/sanchez/ With compliments and kind regards, The Chalonge - de Vega School https://chalonge-devega.fr ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Special Issue of Symmetry on "Numerical Relativity and Gravitational Wave" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/02/16/special-issue-of-symmetry-on… Additional Information: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/symmetry/special_issues/Numerical_Relativity_G… Dear Colleagues, The journal Symmetry has a special issue on "Numerical Relativity and Gravitational Wave" and is now open for submission. Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2020. Numerical relativity (NR) is currently a major topic connecting general relativity to computational astrophysics and simulation science. After the 2006 breakthroughs in the simulation of black hole collisions, the field developed in several directions. Current applications range from multimessenger astrophysics modeling to cosmology, with new formal and numerical aspects under development. Key astrophysical NR applications involve the simulations of mergers of neutron stars and black holes and of core collapse supernovae. Binary black hole simulations crucially helped the characterization of the first gravitational signals detected by the LIGO-Virgo experiments. Their increasing accuracy and completeness is driving waveform modeling for gravitationalwave astronomy. General relativistic fluidynamics simulations of compact binary mergers are essential to study the engines that power electromagnetic observables. Strong gravity is also a primary component for quantitative simulations of stellar collapse and accretion onto compact objects. Fundamental applications of NR tools are the dynamical stability of compact objects, scenarios for black hole formation, and investigations of the cosmic censorship conjecture. Critical phenomena in gravitational collapse were a genuine numerical discovery and are currently being extended to nonspherical symmetries and multidimensions. High-energy black-hole collisions can be used to probe black-hole formation in proton-proton collisions at particle colliders or in cosmic-ray showers hitting the Earth's atmosphere. The field is evolving also towards the exploration of alternative theories of gravity, black-hole studies in the context of the gauge-gravity duality, and the first cosmological applications. The purpose of this Special Issue is to collect new original contributions in the broad field of numerical relativity. We welcome contributions exploring new formalisms and new numerical methods for Einstein equations, as well as new applications of NR methods in all areas. Prof. Dr. Sebastiano Bernuzzi (Guest Editor) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. Call for papers: "Binary Neutron Star mergers" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/02/18/call-for-papers-binary-neutr… Additional Information: https://www.springer.com/journal/10714/updates/17696034 We solicit submissions for a Topical Collection of the journal General Relativity and Gravitation on "Binary Neutron Star mergers". With two announced detections and several more candidate events, binary neutron star mergers are at the center stage of gravitational-wave astronomy. There are many open challenges in the simulation of such sources, in the data analysis and in their interpretation. As the number of detections will increase over the next years and as upgraded and new detectors will become operational, we may anticipate significant discoveries and breakthroughs in our understanding of the physics and astrophysics of neutron stars. The interplay with other channels of information also promises big scientific rewards regarding the aftermath of such mergers. This topical collection will include invited reviews and reports on various aspects of binary neutron star mergers. Representative topics are: - Binary Neutron Star Merger Remnants - Matter Imprints in Waveform Models for Neutron Star Binaries - Post-merger EOS Constraints in BNS mergers - MHD Simulations of Binary Neutron Star Mergers - Neutron Star Tidal Deformability and EOS Constraints - Binary Neutron Star Initial Data GRG also welcomes contributed submissions to be included as original research articles in this topical collection, which will remain open until November 2020. Authors are invited to submit through the website https://www.editorialmanager.com/gerg/. Please indicate that your manuscript is intended for inclusion in the special issue "T.C. : BNS mergers". For preparation, please follow the instructions for authors available under "Submission guidelines". We look forward to receiving your submission! Nikolaos Stergioulas and Pablo Laguna (Topical Collection Editors). ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Quantum Gravity 2020, Waterloo, Canada 1.2. Quantum Information in Quantum Gravity 6, Geneva, Switzerland 1.3. 10th Iberian Gravitational Waves Meeting, Valencia, Spain 1.4. X International Meeting on Lorentzian Geometry, Cordoba, Spain 1.5. 9th Gulf Coast Gravity Meeting, Oxford, MS, USA 1.6. 43rd COSPAR Scientific Assembly - Scientific Event H0.5 - Fundamental Physics in Space Applications 1.7. School on Quantum Photonics: Principles and Applications, Gebze, Turkey 1.8. Spanish Portuguese Relativity Meeting 2020 (EREP2020), Aveiro, Portugal 1.9. 19th Conference on Recent Developments in Gravity, Athens, Greece (2nd announcement) 1.10. The Fourth Zeldovich meeting, Minsk, Belarus (3nd announcement) 1.11. Sixth International Conference on the Nature and Ontology of Spacetime, Albena, Bulgaria 2. Jobs 2.1. PhD and Master's in Physics at Center for Gravitation and Cosmology, Yangzhou, China 2.2. Postdoctoral researcher in neutron star astrophysics, Amsterdam, Netherlands 2.3. Postdoctoral Fellowship in cosmology and FRBs, Cape Town, South Africa 2.4. Postdoctoral Fellowship in gravity and gravitational waves, Cape Town, South Africa 2.5. Two postdocs in theoretical cosmology at QMUL, Londom, UK 2.6. PhD position in Gravitational Wave Science, Leuven/Brussels, Belgium 2.7. Postdoctoral position in neutron star physics, Warsaw, Poland 2.8. PhD position in Loop Quantum Gravity, London, Canada 2.9. Ph.D. Position in Theoretical Astrophysics at Perimeter Institute and the University of Guelph, Waterloo, Canada 2.10. Postdoctoral position in approaches to modified gravity, Nottingham, UK 2.11. MSc in Astrophysics and Relativity at Dublin City University, Ireland 2.12. PhD position in quantum cosmology and quantum gravity, Sheffield, UK 3. News 3.1. Invitation to host Texas��Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics in 2023 3.2. GRG welcomes new Editor-in-Chief Mairi Sakellariadou 3.3. GRG Golden Oldies by Ehlers and Schroedinger 3.4. SageMath 9.0 is out 3.5. Passing of Frank Estabrook 3.6. Call for papers on relativistic mass ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Quantum Gravity 2020, Waterloo, Canada --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16838 Starting: 2020-07-13 to 2020-07-17 Location: Waterloo, Canada Additional Information: https://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/conferences/quantum-gravity-2020 Contact: eichhorn[AT]cp3.sdu.dk The conference "Quantum Gravity 2020" has a deliberately broad scope. We aim to include participants from all current approaches to quantum gravity, as well as researchers working on the phenomenology of quantum gravity. The main goal of the meeting is to assess the progress made and to constructively and openly discuss open questions in our understanding of quantum gravity. A second goal is to work towards combining the insights gained in the various approaches. In its overall goal as well as the format, this conference will differ from more specialized meetings that focus on specific quantum-gravity approaches. We hope that this inaugural conference "Quantum Gravity" can make a contribution to bridging the gaps between quantum gravity approaches, and bring the entire community together for a constructive and fruitful exchange. Registration for the conference is now open on the conference webpage. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. Quantum Information in Quantum Gravity 6, Geneva, Switzerland --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16847 Starting: 2020-05-25 to 2020-05-29 Location: CERN, Geneva, Switzerland Additional Information: https://indico.cern.ch/event/874979/ Contact: a.belin[AT]cern.ch Insights from quantum information theory have played a tremendous role in understanding the emergence of spacetime in holography and quantum gravity. The aim of this workshop is to develop the interplay between these different fields in order to deepen our understanding of quantum gravity. This event will the 6th instalment of "Quantum Information in Quantum Gravity", which is a series of conferences centered around this pluri-disciplinary effort with previous editions being held in Vancouver, Perimeter, Vancouver, Florence, Davis. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. 10th Iberian Gravitational Waves Meeting, Valencia, Spain --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16863 Starting: 2020-05-27 to 2020-05-29 Location: Valencia, Spain Additional Information: https://www.uv.es/igwm2020 Contact: igwm2020[AT]uv.es The IGWM is an international conference set up yearly since 2011 by different groups around the Iberian Peninsula with interests in Gravitational Waves. In 2020 it will take place in Valencia, Spain, organised by the Astronomy and Astrophysics Department (DAA) and the Mathematics Department (DM) of the University of Valencia. The goal of this series of meetings is to bring together researchers working in Gravitational Waves with the aim at promoting collaboration and synergies among them. It also serves as a way of keeping track of recent advances in the Iberian gravitational wave community. The meeting covers all aspects of gravitational waves, including theory, data analysis, experiments and multimessenger astronomy. Invited Speakers: Josefa Becerra, Instituto Astrofisico de Canarias. Vitor Cardoso, CENTRA/IST, Lisboa. Elena Cuoco, EGO, Pisa. Daniel Garcia Figueroa, IFIC-CSIC/UV, Valencia. Nikolaos Karnesis, APC-Universite Paris Diderot. Paola Leaci, Sapiencia University, Roma. Maria Angeles Perez Garcia, Universidad de Salamanca. Michele Punturo, INFN-Perugia (TBC). Nikolaos Stergioulas, University of Thessaloniki. Scientific committee: Mar Bastero Gil, Marie-Anne Bizouard, Marica Branchesi, Thomas Dent, Jose Antonio Font, Tanja Hinderer, Mario Martinez, Alicia Sintes, Carlos Sopuerta. Local organising committee: Isabel Cordero-Carrion, Jose Antonio Font, Pablo Cerda-Duran +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. X International Meeting on Lorentzian Geometry, Cordoba, Spain --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16870 Starting: 2020-06-02 to 2020-06-05 Location: Cordoba, Spain Additional Information: http://www.uco.es/gelocor/ Contact: infogeom[AT]uco.es In 2001, researchers from several universities with a common interest on Lorentz Geometry met on Benalmadena in what was called "Meeting on Lorentzian Geometry". After this first and successful meeting, the organizers decided to make this one the first of a biennial series of conferences devoted to present and discuss the last advances on Lorentzian Geometry. Since then, what ended up being called "International Meeting on Lorentzian Geometry" has grown at an impressive pace. Currently, nine meetings have been held: Murcia 2003, Castelldefels 2005, Santiago de Compostela 2007, Martina Franca 2009 (Italy), Granada 2011, Sao Paulo 2013 (Brazil), Malaga 2016 and Warsaw 2018 (Poland). The Department of Mathematics of the University of Cordoba has the pleasure to organize in 2020 the X International Meeting on Lorentzian Geometry (GeLoCor) in an enclave with as much history as the city of Cordoba is. Looking forward to see you in Cordoba in June 2020 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. 9th Gulf Coast Gravity Meeting, Oxford, MS, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/01/22/9th-gulf-coast-gravity-meeti… Starting: 2020-03-13 to 2020-03-14 Location: Oxford, MS, USA Additional Information: https://www.phy.olemiss.edu/gcgm9/ Contact: gcgm9[AT]phy.olemiss.edu This is the second announcement of the 9th Gulf Coast Gravity Meeting. The GCGM will be held at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, MS, on March 13 and 14, 2020. In keeping with its tradition, this will be an open, relaxed, and informal conference. We are inviting researchers and students interested in all areas of gravitational physics: classical and quantum gravity, general relativistic astrophysics and cosmology, quantum cosmology, gravitational waves, and experimental gravity. Because this is a regional meeting, many attendees will be from the southeastern United States, but all are welcome. Talks Following the usual tradition all participants, and especially postdocs and graduate students, are encouraged to contribute short, introductory talks on their current research, with the aim of fostering communication and understanding among gravitational physicists with different backgrounds. A prize (sponsored by the APS Division of Gravitational Physics) will be awarded for the best talk given by a student at the meeting. Deadlines Prospective speakers should register by February 14 to receive full consideration. Late applicants will be considered at the discretion of the organizers. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Inn at Ole Miss. Reserve your room by February 11 to receive a reduced rate. See the website for details: https://www.phy.olemiss.edu/gcgm9/. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. 43rd COSPAR Scientific Assembly - Scientific Event H0.5 - Fundamental Physics in Space Applications --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/01/24/43rd-cospar-scientific-assem… Starting: 2020-08-15 to 2020-07-22 Location: Sydney, Australia Additional Information: https://www.cospar-assembly.org/admin/session_cospar.php?session=945 Contact: roberto.peron[AT]inaf.it Scientific Event H0.5 - Fundamental Physics in Space - Applications (Geodesy, Metrology, Navigation, and Others) Main Scientific Organizer: Juergen Mueller Deputy Organizer: Roberto Peron Dear colleague, the 43rd Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) Scientific Assembly will be held on 15 - 22 August 2020, in Sydney, Australia. As scientific organizers of the COSPAR session H0.5 "Applications (Geodesy, Metrology, Navigation, and Others)" and acknowledging your expertise in the related scientific fields, we would like to cordially invite you to submit an abstract for /a solicited talk in/ session H0.5. Event Description: In this Event, we will discuss new sensor measurement and mission concepts that apply advanced techniques for the study of the gravitational field on ground and in space. Terrestrial gravity anomalies will be determined by observing free-falling atoms (quantum gravimetry) instead of using falling corner cubes. This will open the door for a vast bundle of applications such as fast local gravimetric surveys and exploration, and the observation of Earth system processes with high spatial and temporal resolution. This technique can also be applied for future gradiometric measurements in space. Other concepts are approaching a frontier that can be termed as "Relativistic Metrology": the precise measurement of quantities (e.g., length and time) related to spacetime dynamics. Frequency comparisons of highly precise optical clocks connected by optical links give access to differences of the gravity potential (relativistic geodesy). In future, relativistic geodesy with clocks might be applied for defining and realizing height systems in a new way, locally as well as globally. Moreover, accurate clocks help to improve the accuracy of the International Atomic Time standard TAI. They are important for all space geodetic techniques as well as for the realization of reference systems and their connections. One example of increasing importance is positioning and navigation with GNSS for terrestrial and space applications. In addition, laser interferometry between test masses in space with nanometer accuracy - which has been recently implemented in the GRACE-FO mission - belongs to these novel concepts. For the latter, technology developed for gravitational wave detection and successfully tested in the LISA Pathfinder mission is being prepared for geodetic measurements. In the future even more refined concepts (tracking a swarm of satellites) will be implemented. We invite presentations to illustrate the principles and state of the art of these novel techniques and the application of the new methods for terrestrial and satellite geodesy (where local and global mass variations and surface deformations will be observed with unforeseen accuracy and resolution, variations that reflect changes in the Earth system), navigation and fundamental physics. We also welcome papers for further applications and invite contributions covering the theoretical description of the new methods, introducing novel theoretical concepts as well as new modelling schemes. With our best wishes, Prof. Dr. Juergen Mueller Institute of Geodesy, University Hannover Dr. Roberto Peron IAPS-INAF, Roma +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. School on Quantum Photonics: Principles and Applications, Gebze, Turkey --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/01/27/school-on-quantum-photonics-… Starting: 2020-03-13 to 2020-03-15 Location: Gebze, Turkey Additional Information: http://tbae.tubitak.gov.tr/en/haber/quantum-photonics-principles-and-applic… Contact: tbae.iletisim[AT]tubitak.gov.tr Technologies based on the use of quantum principles continue to play a profound role in deeper understanding of the laws of nature, thus sparking a new wave of scientific and technological advances. The use of previously untapped quantum properties such as superposition and entanglement of individual quantum states provides novel technological resources for secure communication systems, computational paradigms, advanced sensing and metrology. The School will bring together graduate students and early career researchers engaged in the various aspects of quantum science and technology to offer an excellent series of lectures, with a broad scope of topics ranging from scientific fundamentals to the ongoing state of applications. Lecturers * Vahid Karimipour (Sharif University of Technology) * Angelo Bassi (University of Trieste) Topics Covered - Quantum Mechanics and its Foundations - Quantum Superposition - Entanglement - Quantum Nonlocality - Quantum Measurements - Quantum Cryptography - Quantum Teleportation - Quantum Computation Organizers: Hasan Mandal (TUBITAK, President), Alikram Nuhbalaoglu (TUBITAK TBAE) Deadline for Applications: March 3, 2020, 23:59 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. Spanish Portuguese Relativity Meeting 2020 (EREP2020), Aveiro, Portugal --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/01/29/erep2020/ Starting: 2020-09-14 to 2020-09-17 Location: Aveiro, Portugal Additional Information: http://erep2020.web.ua.pt/ Contact: erep2020[AT]ua.pt The Spanish-Portuguese Relativity Meetings are annual conferences on General Relativity and Gravitation that date back to 1977. They are organized each year by one of the different groups doing research on Relativity and Gravitation in Portugal and Spain. The 2020 meeting will be hosted by the gravity group at the University of Aveiro. In 2020, we celebrate the outstanding developments of the field, from the observations of gravitational waves and black hole imaging to the theoretical developments in modeling and fundamental issues. The meeting will take place at the University of Aveiro Campus. The city of Aveiro is located on the west coast of Portugal, about 220 km north of Lisbon and 60 km south of Porto. It is known for its system of city canals and it is some times called the "Portuguese Venice". Plenary Speakers: Sonia Anton (University of Aveiro, Portugal), TBC Juan Garcia Bellido (Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, Spain) Geoffrey Compere (Universite Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium) Pedro Cunha (Albert Einstein Institute, Germany) Will East (Perimeter Institute, Canada) Jutta Kunz (University of Oldenburg, Germany) Jose Natario (University of Lisbon, Portugal) Luciano Rezzolla (Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany) Nico Sanchis-Gual (University of Lisbon, Portugal) Alicia Sintes (Universidad de las Islas Baleares, Spain) Thomas Sotiriou (University of Nottingham, UK), TBC Frederic Vincent (Observatoire de Paris, France) Elizabeth Winstanley (University of Sheffield, UK) Venue: University of Aveiro - Rectory building (plenary lectures and parallel sessions) and Mathematics Department (parallel sessions) Organizing Commitee: C. Herdeiro (Chair), J. Delgado, A. Morais, J. Oliveira, A. Pombo, E. Radu, N. Santos Scientific Commitee: Vitor Cardoso, Jose A. Font, Carlos Herdeiro, Ruth Lazkos, Jose S. Lemos Administrative Support: Cristina Grosso Email Contact: erep2020[AT]ua.pt Important Dates 1st February 2020: Registration Open. 31st May 2020: Deadline for Early-Birds. Deadline for Grants Applications. 17th July 2020: Deadline for Abstract submission. 14th September 2020: Beginning of EREP 2020. 17th September 2020: End of EREP 2020. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.9. 19th Conference on Recent Developments in Gravity, Athens, Greece (2nd announcement) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/01/30/19th-conference-on-recent-de… Starting: 2020-07-01 to 2020-07-04 Location: Athens, Greece Additional Information: https://indico.physics.auth.gr/e/NEB19 Contact: neb19conference[AT]gmail.com The 19th NEB conference on "Recent Developments in Gravity" will be held in Athens, Greece, from the 1st to the 4th of July 2020. NEB19 is an international conference devoted to all aspects of Relativity, Gravitation and Cosmology, which is organized every two years by the Hellenic Society for Relativity, Gravitation and Cosmology. A list of previous conferences in the NEB series can be found at http://www.hsrgc.gr/activities.html. The website of the conference is https://indico.physics.auth.gr/e/NEB19 and the registration deadline is March 1st, 2020. NEB19 will focus on recent developments in several areas: gravitational waves, relativistic astrophysics, alternative theories of gravity, mathematical relativity, relativistic cosmology and quantum gravity. The venue of the conference is the conference center of the Eugenides Foundation, near the coastal line of Faliro (located a few km south of the center of Athens). The list of invited plenary speakers includes: E. Berti (Johns Hopkins) E. Gourgoulhon (Meudon) R. Gregory (Durham) M. Dafermos (Cambridge/Princeton) S. Katsanevas (EGO-VIRGO) K. Kokkotas (Tuebingen) E. Plionis (NOA, Athens) D. Psaltis (Arizona) Th. Sotiriou (Nottingham) M. Sakellariadou (King's College) S. Weinfurtner (Nottingham) In addition, there will be a number of invited session speakers (to be announced). We welcome the submission of abstracts for talks in the parallel sessions and for the poster session. We are looking forward to meeting all interested participants in Athens in July! With our best regards, The Organizing Committee Ch. Charmousis (CNRS - University Paris-Saclay) G. Pappas (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) E. Saridakis (NTUA, Athens) N. Stergioulas (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) A. Zoupas (University of Thessaly) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.10. The Fourth Zeldovich meeting, Minsk, Belarus (3nd announcement) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/01/31/the-fourth-zeldovich-meeting… Starting: 2020-04-20 to 2020-04-24 Location: Minsk, Belarus Additional Information: http://www.icranet.org/zeldovich4 Contact: zeld4[AT]icranet.org This is the third announcement of the Fourth Zeldovich meeting to be held in Minsk, Belarus, from 20 to 24 of April 2020. The preliminary list of invited speakers includes: Abhay Ashtekar, Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos, Penn State University, USA Rong-Gen Cai, Institute of Theoretical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China Jens Chluba, Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics, University of Manchester, UK Alexander Dolgov, Novosibirsk State University and ITEP, Russia Jaan Einasto, Tartu Observatory, Estonia Stefan Gillessen, Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics, Germany Claus Laemmerzahl, ZARM, Germany Vladimir Lipunov, Moscow State University, Russia Felix Mirabel, CEA Saclay, France Razmik Mirzoyan, Max Planck Institute for Physics, Germany Slava Mukhanov, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet Muenchen, Germany Konstantin Postnov, Sternberg Astronomical Institute of the Moscow State University, Russia Piero Rosati, University of Ferrara, Italy Jorge Rueda, ICRANet, Italy Remo Ruffini, ICRANet, Italy Nikolay Shakura, Sternberg Astronomical Institute of the Moscow State University, Russia Dmitry Sokoloff, MSU, Russia (first days) Alexey Starobinsky, Landau institute for theoretical physics, RAS, Russia Registration form: http://dbserver.icra.it:8080/meetings/registration_zeld4.htm Abstract submission form: https://uploader.icranet.org/zeld4/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.11. Sixth International Conference on the Nature and Ontology of Spacetime, Albena, Bulgaria --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/02/01/sixth-international-conferen… Starting: 2020-05-11 to 2020-05-14 Location: Albena, Bulgaria Additional Information: http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/conferences/2020/ Contact: 2020conference[AT]minkowskiinstitute.org Second Call for Papers So far representatives of 17 countries have submitted abstracts to the sixth spacetime conference in Albena (famous Black Sea resort near Varna), Bulgaria. The Scientific Organizing Committee invites papers from physicists, philosophers of physics and philosophers on any topic related to the nature and ontology of spacetime. As there is no main theme of the sixth spacetime conference a number of special sessions have been suggested by colleagues (http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/conferences/2020/call.html) - Nature of time - Flow of time; Becoming (continuation of the Special Session on Becoming and the panel discussion at the Second Hermann Minkowski Meeting on the Foundations of Spacetime Physics on Wednesday, May 15, 2019) - Is spacetime a real (physical) four-dimensional entity or a mathematical concept? - Open Questions in Spacetime Physics - The controversy over Relativistic Mass - The problem with the gravitational energy-momentum pseudotensor in general relativity - should we have a closer look at the fact that the mathematical formalism of general relativity does not yield a proper tensor of the gravitational energy-momentum? - What is the difference between matter and geometry in general relativity, semi-classical gravity, and quantum gravity? - Do Black Holes Actually Exist? - Is there a conflict between relativity and quantum mechanics? - Quantum Gravity: Where do we stand? Depending on the number of colleagues participating in a special session, we plan to publish a volume with the talks presented at the session, which will include constructive criticism and the replies of the authors. Contributed papers in the form of extended abstracts of between one and two pages should be emailed to 2020conference[AT]minkowskiinstitute.org by February 28, 2020. Submissions will be reviewed and sending of notification of acceptance will start on February 17, 2020 (for the abstracts submitted by the original deadline January 31, 2020). Scientific Organizing Committee: Dennis Dieks (Utrecht University) Mauro Dorato (University of Rome Three) George F. R. Ellis (University of Cape Town) Robert Geroch (University of Chicago) Eleanor Knox (King's College London) Vesselin Petkov (Minkowski Institute, Montreal) Steven Savitt (University of British Columbia) Anguel Stefanov (Bulgarian Academy of Sciences) James Owen Weatherall (University of California, Irvine) Christian Wuethrich (University of Geneva) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. PhD and Master's in Physics at Center for Gravitation and Cosmology, Yangzhou, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/01/02/phd-and-masters-in-physics-a… Deadline: 2020-04-03 Location: Yangzhou, China Additional Information: http://www.cgc-yzu.cn/ Contact: ycong[AT]yzu.edu.cn The Center for Gravitation and Cosmology of Yangzhou University welcomes applications of international students to pursue a Master's degree or PhD degree. The duration of Master's degree is 3 years, while PhD degree takes 4 years (if one already has a Master's degree in the relevant field; otherwise it takes 5-6 years). Interested candidate should have a strong undergraduate background in physics, astronomy or mathematics. The Center for Gravitation and Cosmology (CGC) is a young and vibrant research center founded in 2017 at Yangzhou University. We are a highly diverse center with members (including postdocs) from 9 different countries. Our research area primarily focuses on theories of gravity (with applications to gravitational waves and black holes), holography, and cosmology. CGC is an initiative of the BRICS-Association of Gravity and Cosmology (BRICS-AGAC), with support from the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa). CGC also initiates the United Center for Gravitational Wave Physics in China and participates in the international BINGO collaboration on 21cm cosmology. Yangzhou is a scenic city with rich history in the Jiangsu Province of China, primarily known for its former major role in the salt trade. It is the Southern capital of China under Emperor Yang of Sui. It is believed that Marco Polo had served as a governer in Yangzhou around 1282-1287. In 2019, Yangzhou was named as UNESCO's new creative city for gastronomy. Interested candidates should submit the following documents in a SINGLE PDF file to Prof. Yen Chin Ong at ycong[AT]yzu.edu.cn : (1) A full curriculum vitae. (2) A copy of undergraduate certificate (3) A publication list, if any. (4) A brief description of research interests, including future plans, not exceeding 2 pages. In addition, 2-3 recommendation letters should be arranged to be sent to the same E-mail address. A complete application should be received no later than April 3rd, 2020. Successful candidates will be contacted in mid-April. A monthly stipend of at least 3000 RMB will be provided during the course of study (there is no tuition fee). In addition, accommodation will be provided. Courses will be conducted in English, but one is required to study basic Chinese for one semester. Inquiries are welcome. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoctoral researcher in neutron star astrophysics, Amsterdam, Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/01/10/postdoctoral-researcher-in-n… Deadline: 2020-02-28 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://api.uva.nl/shared/uva/en/vacancies/2020/01/20-007-postdoctoral-rese… Contact: A.L.Watts[AT]uva.nl Are you interested in understanding the nature of the densest nuclear matter in the Universe? Or in using relativity to map the surfaces of neutron stars? We welcome applications for a 3-year postdoctoral position to work on neutron star astrophysics with Prof. Anna Watts and her group at the Anton Pannekoek Institute for Astronomy (API) at the University of Amsterdam (UvA). The successful applicant will join the ERC Consolidator Grant funded project AEONS (Advancing the Equation of state Of Neutron Stars). NASA's NICER X-ray telescope has recently delivered its first measurements of neutron star mass and radius - key probes of the dense matter Equation of State (EOS) - using the new technique of Pulse Profile Modeling (PPM). PPM combines astrophysical modeling, relativistic ray-tracing, and Bayesian inference using high performance computers to deliver not only mass and radius but also a map of the hot emitting regions on the stellar surface. Our group played a major role in this effort, and the AEONS team will continue this work, analyzing new NICER data and carrying out simulations to address the complexities that we have encountered. AEONS also looks ahead to the next generation of large-area X-ray timing telescopes. Missions such as eXTP and STROBE-X are targeting accreting neutron stars for PPM - but these pose challenges such as variability, surface pattern uncertainty, and the need to consider X-ray polarimetry data. AEONS will tackle these issues, and study how to embed PPM in a multi-messenger EOS inference framework with radio and gravitational wave constraints. If you have a background in electromagnetic / gravitational wave neutron star astrophysics, dense matter physics, astrostatistics or computational astrophysics we encourage you to apply. You will join the vibrant high energy astrophysics group at API, and can expect to collaborate with our colleagues in the Gravitation and Astroparticle Physics (GRAPPA) Institute. Two postdoctoral researchers will eventually be hired within the AEONS team, with broad goals of quantifying the robustness of PPM and embedding PPM in the wider multi-messenger and nuclear physics context. There is flexibility in how this works in practice, and applicants with interests in either or both areas are welcome. You will work closely with the PhD students on the team, and will have the opportunity to supervise Bachelor and Masters student research projects. You will also be encouraged to pursue your own research lines (please highlight any synergies of existing projects with AEONS in your application). Applicants should have a PhD related to astrophysics and a track record that is relevant to the goals of the AEONS project. The appointment is for 3 years, to start in Fall 2020 (negotiable). Applications should be submitted electronically via the URL provided (there is an "Apply now" button at the bottom of that page). To apply, please submit a single PDF containing a cover letter, CV, publication list and a brief statement of your research experience, skills and goals. Please highlight anything that is particularly relevant to the AEONS project area. You should also provide names and email addresses for 3 people who can be contacted to provide a letter of reference in the event that your application is shortlisted. The closing date for receipt of applications is February 28, 2020. Included Benefits: The salary, depending on relevant experience before the beginning of the employment contract, will be 2.709 to 4.274 EUR (scale 10) gross per month, based on fulltime (38 hours a week), exclusive 8 % holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus. A favorable tax agreement, the "30% ruling", may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement (CAO) of Dutch Universities is applicable. The UvA is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritise diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We value a spirit of enquiry and perseverance, provide the space to keep asking questions, and promote a culture of curiosity and creativity. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Postdoctoral Fellowship in cosmology and FRBs, Cape Town, South Africa ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16850 Deadline: 2020-02-16 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Additional Information: http://hepcat.group/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Postdoc-2020-NRF-ad-1.pdf Contact: melissa.largier[AT]uct.ac.za The High Energy Physics, Cosmology and Astrophysics Theory (HEPCAT) group in the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics at the University of Cape Town (UCT) is offering a SARChI in Physical Cosmology postdoctoral fellowship starting in 2020 with Prof. Amanda Weltman. The position is funded by the South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI) of the National Research Foundation. The research priorities of this position are on the science of the HIRAX experiment and the MeerKAT telescope, specifically cosmological parameter estimations with BAOs, understanding Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) and the cosmological implications of FRBs and using machine learning in astrophysics. FRB science is gaining increasing attention in the field of cosmology as it aims to synergise observable quantities with multi-wavelength observations in order to exploit them as unique probes of cosmology. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with expertise in one or more of the priority science areas: FRBs, using FRBs/pulsars to probe the interstellar/intergalactic medium, studies of the circumgalactic medium, studies of cosmic baryons and baryonic feedback processes in galaxies. You will use your in-depth subject matter knowledge of radio pulsar and/or FRB astronomy to enable and deliver high-quality scientific publications from the MeerKAT telescope. In addition to the scientific exploitation of the sensitivity and capabilities of the MeerKAT and MeerLICHT telescopes, you will also have the opportunity to leverage other world-class multi-wavelength facilities for FRB science and cosmology. You will have the possibility to collaborate with the HIRAX team and the MeerTRAP team at the University of Manchester and this may involve regular travel between these institutes. Applicants must have a track record of accomplishment and independence in their research. For more information on the activities of the HEPCAT group, see http://hepcat.group/. Our members include Shajid Haque, Julien Larena, Jeff Murugan, Jonathan Shock and Amanda Weltman. There are additional opportunities to perform joint work within other group research areas, including amplitudes in astrophysics, machine learning and theoretical cosmology more broadly. The appointment must comply with the University's approved policies, procedures and practices for the postdoctoral sector, and is subject to the rules and approval of the University of Cape Town and the National Research Foundation of South Africa. The appointment is for two years at the outset, with a possible extension of one year. A PhD in Physics, Applied Mathematics or Astronomy is required. Postdoctoral experience is a bonus, however the candidate needs to be within 5 years from the date of PhD at the start of the position and may not have held a full-time permanent academic or professional post. The value of the fellowship is R230 000, and it is tax-free. Equipment and travel funding are available. Interested candidates should send a CV, a research proposal (2-3 pages), and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to melissa.largier[AT]uct.ac.za by February 16th, 2020. Please use the following format in the subject line : YOURNAME, SARChI postdoc 2020. Applications will be considered from that date until the position is filled. The position is available immediately. Any queries can be sent to Melissa at melissa.largier[AT]uct.ac.za. Eligible and complete applications will be considered by members of the HEPCAT group. The University of Cape Town reserves the right to: - disqualify ineligible, incomplete and/or inappropriate applications - change the conditions of award or to make no awards at all +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Postdoctoral Fellowship in gravity and gravitational waves, Cape Town, South Africa ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16851 Deadline: 2020-02-16 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Additional Information: http://hepcat.group/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Postdoc-2020-VC-Fellowship-a… Contact: melissa.largier[AT]uct.ac.za The High Energy Physics, Cosmology and Astrophysics Theory (HEPCAT) group in the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics at the University of Cape Town (UCT) is offering a postdoctoral fellowship starting in 2020. The position is funded by the VC2030 Future Leaders award to Prof Amanda Weltman; awarded by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Town. The focus of the grant is on theoretical aspects of gravity research, in particular using gravitational waves to constrain theories of gravity. We will consider candidates with a range of interests related to gravity and high energy theory. Applicants should work in one of the following fields: High Energy Theory, Cosmology and Theoretical Astrophysics. Applicants must have a track record of accomplishment and independence in their research. Preference will be given to applicants whose research activities overlap with members of the HEPCAT (http://hepcat.group/) group: Shajid Haque, Julien Larena, Jeff Murugan, Jonathan Shock and Amanda Weltman. There are additional opportunities to perform joint work within other group research areas, including amplitudes in astrophysics, machine learning and theoretical cosmology more broadly. The appointment must comply with the University's approved policies, procedures and practices for the postdoctoral sector, and is subject to the rules and approval of the University of Cape Town. The High Energy Physics, Cosmology and Astrophysics Theory (HEPCAT) group in the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics at the University of Cape Town (UCT) is offering a postdoctoral fellowship starting in 2020. The appointment is for two years at the outset, with a possible extension of one year. A PhD in Physics, Applied Mathematics or Astronomy is required. Postdoctoral experience is a bonus, however the candidate needs to be within 5 years from the date of PhD at the start of the position and may not have held a full-time permanent academic or professional post. The value of the fellowship is R230 000, and it is tax-free. Equipment and travel funding are available. Interested candidates should send a CV, a research proposal (2-3 pages), and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to melissa.largier[AT]uct.ac.za by February 16th, 2020. Please use the following format in the subject line : YOURNAME, VC2030 postdoc 2020. Applications will be considered from that date until the position is filled. The position is available immediately. Any queries can be sent to Melissa at melissa.largier[AT]uct.ac.za. Eligible and complete applications will be considered by members of the HEPCAT group. The University of Cape Town reserves the right to: - disqualify ineligible, incomplete and/or inappropriate applications - change the conditions of award or to make no awards at all +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Two postdocs in theoretical cosmology at QMUL, Londom, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/01/15/2-postdocs-in-theoretical-co… Deadline: 2020-02-28 Location: London, UK Additional Information: https://webapps2.is.qmul.ac.uk/jobs/job.action?jobID=4971 Contact: t.clifton[AT]qmul.ac.uk The Cosmology and Relativity Group at Queen Mary University of London invites applications for two STFC funded postdoctoral positions in theoretical cosmology. These are: 1. Testing and constraining dark energy and modified gravity with non-linear structures in cosmology. This project will develop new theoretical frameworks for investigating the effects of alternative theories in the non-linear regime of structure formation - with Timothy Clifton (t.clifton[AT]qmul.ac.uk) and Alkistis Pourtsidou(a.pourtsidou[AT]qmul.ac.uk). closing date: 28th February 2020 job refence: QMUL21213 apply here: https://webapps2.is.qmul.ac.uk/jobs/job.action?jobID=4971 2. Detecting relativistic effects in large scale structure and the bispectrum. This project will develop theoretical tools, predictions and/or N-body simulations preparing the way for the first detection of relativistic effects in large-scale structure - with Chris Clarkson (chris.clarkson[AT]qmul.ac.uk), Phil Bull and Timothy Clifton. closing date: 28th February 2020 job refence: QMUL21204 apply here: https://webapps2.is.qmul.ac.uk/jobs/job.action?jobID=4985 A PhD degree and relevant research experience are required. The posts are for three years, starting in September 2020 (or other date by agreement). The Cosmology Group is part of the Astronomy Unit at QMUL consisting of 8 permanent staff members (Tessa Baker, Phil Bull, Chris Clarkson, Tim Clifton, Karim Malik, David Mulryne, Alkistis Pourtsidou and Will Sutherland), together with ~7 postdocs and ~10 PhD students, with an active international visitors programme. The vibrant group has diverse research interests spanning large-scale structure and radio cosmology, inflation and the early universe, advanced perturbation theory, and modified gravity. Group members play key roles in many international experiments, including the Square Kilometre Array, Hydrogen Epoch of Reionization Array (HERA), Euclid, and the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST). The Astronomy Unit has access to excellent local computational facilities, including an HPC cluster with 5000 cores, and a Tier2 GridPP cluster with more than 5PB of storage and 2000 cores. Project 2 will be in close collaboration with researchers in South Africa, at the Centre for Radio Cosmology at the University of the Western Cape in Cape Town, and successful applicants will have the opportunity to spend significant periods of their fellowship there. We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, but applications are particularly encouraged from traditionally under-represented groups in science. QMUL holds the Athena SWAN Silver award and the School of Physics and Astronomy holds Juno Champion status from the Institute of Physics which shows our commitment to promoting an inclusive working environment. Applications (application form, CV, publication list and research statement) should be submitted via the online application system by the closing date. Applicants should also arrange for up to three reference letters to be sent by email to Jazmina Vaca Ortiz (spa-hr(a)qmul.ac.uk) to arrive by the same date. Please feel free to contact any of the project leaders for further information. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. PhD position in Gravitational Wave Science, Leuven/Brussels, Belgium ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/01/16/phd-position-in-gravitationa… Deadline: 2020-03-01 Location: Leuven/Brussels Additional Information: https://fys.kuleuven.be/gwc Contact: thomas.hertog[AT]kuleuven.be The joint Centre for Gravitational Waves at the Institute for Theoretical Physics of KU Leuven and at the University of Brussels (ULB) invites applications for a PhD position in the area of gravitational wave physics. The Centre for Gravitational Waves (https://fys.kuleuven.be/gwc) is an inter-university center of research that stimulates nationwide collaboration on gravitational wave physics and facilitates the Belgian contributions to the development and construction of future gravitational wave observatories. This year the Centre has an opening for a PhD position in the context of its contributions to LISA, the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna that will measure gravitational waves in space. Target areas of research concern in particular the theory and modelling of gravitational wave patterns and will be performed in close collaboration with members of the LISA Science Group. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline for full consideration is March 1st, 2020 To apply, interested candidates should submit their application by email to our secretary Anneleen Marcelis (email: anneleen.marcelis[AT]kuleuven.be). The application package should include your CV, your grades from the bachelor and master program, a letter of motivation which includes a brief description of your research interest (maximum one page), and (at least) two letters from professors (one of whom should be your master thesis supervisor) who are willing to support your application. Further information about these positions can be obtained from Prof. T. Hertog (thomas.hertog[AT]kuleuven.be) or Prof. G. Compere (gcompere[AT]ulb.ac.be). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. Postdoctoral position in neutron star physics, Warsaw, Poland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/01/23/postdoctoral-position-in-neu… Deadline: 2020-02-14 Location: Warsaw, Poland Additional Information: https://www.camk.edu.pl/en/archiwum/2020/01/10/postdoctoral-position-neutro… Contact: bhaskell[AT]camk.edu.pl Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position at the Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center (CAMK PAN) in Warsaw, Poland, with a preferred, start in the summer or fall of 2020. The successful applicant will collaborate with the group of Dr Brynmor Haskell on numerical implementation of dissipative processes in general relativistic models of neutron stars. The position is available for two years with a possibility to extend of another one and will be funded from a Polish National Science Centre OPUS research grant (2019/33/B/ST9/00942). Funding for travel and research equipment will also be provided. CAMK is one of the leading astronomical institutes in Poland and current research at the institute encompasses a broad range of both observational and theoretical subjects in modern astrophysics. CAMK scientists participate in many international projects, e.g. H.E.S.S., CTA, Fermi, Herschel, Virgo, LIGO, SALT, Gaia-ESO, ATHENA. Candidates are required to have completed a PhD in astronomy, physics or a related discipline before the start date and no earlier than in 2014. Applicants should have a strong background in general relativity, computational physics or astrophysics. Experience with numerical relativity simulations will be an advantage but are not essential. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Dr Brynmor Haskell (bhaskel[AT]camk.edu.pl) to discuss the project further. Applications (in pdf format) can be sent to recruitment[AT]camk.edu.pl and should include a copy of the applicant's PhD diploma, a curriculum vitae with a list of publications and a brief statement of research interests and plans (2 pages). Applicants should also arrange for at least two letters of recommendation to be sent to the same address, and send a scan of signed GDPD form (available from https://www.camk.edu.pl/media/uploads_current/o_instytucie/rodo/ncn/ rodo_deklaracja_ncn_ang.pdf). For full consideration applications should be received by February 14th, 2020. The review of applications will begin soon after this date and continue until the position is filled. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. PhD position in Loop Quantum Gravity, London, Canada ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16903 Deadline: 2020-11-24 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Additional Information: https://forms.gle/rRuPeisWSCFQUT2F9 Contact: fvidotto[AT]uwo.ca We invite applications for a PhD position in the new research group led by Francesca Vidotto at the Department of Applied Mathematics of the University of Western Ontario in London, Canada (www.uwo.ca/apmaths) The duration of the PhD degree is of 4 years and students are usually expected to work as teaching assistant for two courses during the academic year. The successful candidate will be fully involved in the research life of the group, in particular in connection to the development of new computational tools for Loop Quantum Gravity. The research in the group will include: - analytical and numerical aspects of spinfoam amplitudes, in particular applied to cosmology and black holes, - quantum gravity phenomenology, in particular astrophysical and cosmological signatures of black/white holes and remnants, - conceptual aspects in the physics of space-time, in particular those connected to singularity resolution and spacetime emergence, - foundations of physics, focusing on relational aspects across relativity and quantum theory. The research at Western is fostered by a highly interdisciplinary environment. The group participates in the activities of the Rotman Institute for Philosophy of Science and benefits of close interactions with the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, located at just 1 hour distance by car. The campus of Western University provides a stimulating and welcoming environment. We particularly encourage applications from those individuals who can enrich the intellectual and human diversity of our working environment, and we commit to make an active effort towards this goal. *How to Apply* The review of the applications starts on February 24th and will continue until the position is filled. Informal inquires about possible additional openings are welcome at any time of year. In order to complete your application, please fill the form at https://forms.gle/rRuPeisWSCFQUT2F9 and send the following documents combined in a single pdf file to fvidotto[AT]uwo.ca, formatting the subject as "PhD Application - YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME": 1. Cover Letter, highlighting your motivations and aspirations 2. Curriculum Vitae, highlighting research experiences if any 3. A transcript of records of university courses and grades +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Ph.D. Position in Theoretical Astrophysics at Perimeter Institute and the University of Guelph, Waterloo, Canada ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/01/24/ph-d-position-in-theoretical… Deadline: 2020-02-01 Location: Waterloo, Canada Additional Information: https://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/ Contact: dsiegel[AT]pitp.ca Applications are invited for one or more PhD positions in gravitational-wave and multi-messenger astrophysics at Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics and the University of Guelph, to start Fall 2020 or earlier. Successful applicants will work with Assistant Professor Daniel Siegel on numerical simulations of compact binary mergers and associated electromagnetic counterparts. One position will be linked to the Canadian Astroparticle Physics Research Institute (Arthur B. McDonald Institute) and explore the interface of neutron star mergers and neutrino physics. Successful applicants will benefit from Perimeter's thriving international and multi-disciplinary research community with ample opportunity to collaborate within and across fields. They will be embedded in a unique combination of Perimeter's strong gravity community, the newly established Gravitational Waves Initiative, as well as the Astrophysics and Gravitation Group at the University of Guelph. More information on PhD opportunities at Perimeter can be found here (https://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/training) Evaluation criteria for the positions include academic record, prior research experience relevant to the position as well as commitment to fostering an inclusive research environment. Candidates from underrepresented groups in theoretical astrophysics are strongly encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will receive their degree from the University of Guelph, one of Perimeter's partnering universities. Interested candidates must typically hold a MSc degree in Physics and need to apply through the Guelph-Waterloo graduate program, the largest physics and astronomy graduate program in Canada: https://www.physics.uoguelph.ca/graduate-studies/prospective-graduate-stude…. In addition, interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter to dsiegel[AT]pitp.ca summarizing the candidate's motivation for this PhD position as well as prior research experience relating to gravitational-wave and multi-messenger astrophysics. Candidates should also comment on their numerical and computational skills. Deadline for applications is February 1st, 2020. Late submissions may be considered until the positions are filled. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. Postdoctoral position in approaches to modified gravity, Nottingham, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16915 Deadline: 2020-02-24 Location: Nottingham, UK Additional Information: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/ref/SCI507019 Contact: Thomas.Sotiriou[AT]nottingham.ac.uk Are you interested in approaches to modified gravity and dark energy? If so, we invite you to apply for the above two year STFC funded post to begin in October 2020. If your research interests are in one or more of the following areas we particularly encourage you to apply: addressing the cosmological constant problem and well tempered cosmologies, dark energy in the laboratory, such as with atom interferometry experiments, searches for light scalar fields such as the chameleon, symmetron and axion fields in cosmology and in the laboratory, and establishing a framework for performing non-linear simulations in alternative theories of gravity. If successful, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse set of researchers in the particle cosmology, quantum gravity and astronomy groups in Nottingham. You will need to have a PhD (or close to obtaining a PhD) in physics or mathematics related to the subject. This post will be offered on a full time, fixed term contract for a period of 2 years. Job share arrangements may be considered. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Ed Copeland, tel: 0115 9515164: Or email: ed.copeland[AT]nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. Our University has always been a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs - indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, visit; https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/applyingfromoverseas/index2.aspx +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. MSc in Astrophysics and Relativity at Dublin City University, Ireland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16945 Deadline: 2020-07-17 Location: Dublin, Ireland Additional Information: https://www.dcu.ie/courses/postgraduate/maths/msc-astrophysics-and-relativi… Contact: brien.nolan[AT]dcu.ie Applications are invited for a new MSc degree in Astrophysics and Relativity at Dublin City University. This course runs on a full-time (12 months) and part-time (24 months) basis. Students on the course combine the advanced study of astrophysics (including galactic astrophysics and high energy astrophysics) and general relativity (including black holes, gravitational waves and relativistic cosmology) with the development of a variety of computational and data analysis skills that are both relevant to the core topics of the programme and highly sought-after in a wide range of industries. Students will also undertake a project under the individual supervision of academic members of the programme team. The course is jointly run by the DCU School of Mathematical Sciences and the DCU School of Physical Sciences and is led by researchers from the Centre for Astrophysics and Relativity (CfAR). For more details, including information on the application process, fees and course requirements, see the link above. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12. PhD position in quantum cosmology and quantum gravity, Sheffield, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16949 Deadline: 2020-02-23 Location: Sheffield, UK Additional Information: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/maths/prospectivepg/phd/projects Contact: s.c.gielen[AT]sheffield.ac.uk One of the most important questions in fundamental science concerns the beginning of the Universe. In classical general relativity, this beginning is described by the Big Bang singularity, but we expect this picture to be different in quantum gravity. Quantum gravity could indeed influence the initial conditions for the Universe and thus our understanding of fundamental cosmology. In studying the impact of quantum gravity on cosmology, one often studies symmetry-reduced models in which the Universe is exactly homogeneous and isotropic, with small linear perturbations added on top. It is often not clear whether this is a valid approximation to the full dynamics, which is complicated and nonlinear. In this project we want to assess the impact of nonlinearities in quantum cosmology and quantum gravity on the effective description on large scales. The approximation of a homogeneous universe should fundamentally arise from an averaging over the physics at smaller scales. This becomes particularly pertinent in discrete approaches to quantum gravity in which a macroscopic universe arises from a large number of "spacetime quanta". We will extend the linearised perturbation theory which has been well-studied in quantum cosmology to nonlinear order, and use coarse graining techniques in quantum gravity and quantum cosmology to define a notion of quantum averaging for the cosmological setting. The latter will require developing numerical tools together with some analytical work. We will work within the group field theory approach to quantum gravity and neighbouring fields, such as loop quantum gravity and loop quantum cosmology. The PhD position is fully funded for 3.5 years including tuition fees and stipend at the Research Council rate (which is GBP 15k in 2019/20). The studentship can cover a UK or EU student. Informal enquiries regarding the project and any of its practical aspects are encouraged. If you are interested, please contact the proposed supervisor, Dr Steffen Gielen. Full applications can only be sent to the University of Sheffield, not directly per email. Applications received by 23rd Feb 2020 will receive full consideration. The preferred start date would be September/October 2020 but this is negotiable. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Invitation to host Texas��Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics in 2023 ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16830 Additional Information: http://texas2019.org At the recent 30th Texas Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics held in Portsmouth, UK, it was announced that the 31st Texas Symposium will be held in Prague, Czech Republic, 13-17 December 2021. The International Organizing Committee now invites proposals to host the 32nd Texas Symposium in 2023. The IOC is particularly interested to receive proposals to host the meeting in Asia or North America, but potential organisers from any country may apply. Proposals should include details of the proposed dates, likely venue for the meeting and a preliminary budget. For further information please contact Marco.Bruni[AT]port.ac.uk or David.Wands[AT]port.ac.uk who are happy to provide guidance as organisers of the most recent meeting in Portsmouth. For full consideration proposals should be sent to david.wands[AT]port.ac.uk by 15th March 2020. On behalf of the International Organizing Committee ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. GRG welcomes new Editor-in-Chief Mairi Sakellariadou ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/01/10/grg-welcomes-new-editor-in-c… Additional Information: https://www.springer.com/journal/10714/updates/17482428 With great pleasure, we would like to announce that Mairi Sakellariadou has accepted our invitation to succeed Roy Maartens as new Editor-in-Chief of the journal General Relativity and Gravitation. Mairi Sakellariadou has been a Professor of Theoretical Physics at King's College London since 2011. She is an excellent researcher with a broad background in theoretical physics and cosmology, with emphasis on the physics of the early universe. Her research stands at the interface between cosmology, theoretical particle physics and gravitational theories. As a member of various scientific collaborations (e.g., LIGO, LISA, EUCLID, SKA), with her position as Chair of the Gravitational Physics Division of the EPS, and her publishing experience at Helvetica Physica Acta and Europhysics Letters, she is highly-qualified for the job as the journal's Editor-in-Chief. Together will Pablo Laguna from Georgia Institute of Technology, Mairi Sakellariadou will lead the journal into its 50th anniversary year! We are glad to have two lead editors representing both the American and European research communities, and for the first time, a female Editor-in-Chief of the GRG journal! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. GRG Golden Oldies by Ehlers and Schroedinger ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/01/13/grg-golden-oldies-by-ehlers-… Additional Information: https://www.springer.com/gp/livingreviews/relativity/grg-golden-oldies The Golden Oldies series of the journal General Relativity and Gravitation reprints important papers in general relativity theory that were published 30 or more years ago and are either hard to get hold of, or were originally printed in a language other than English. Two new articles have been republished in December 2019: Ehlers, J. Republication of: On the Newtonian limit of Einstein's theory of gravitation. Gen Relativ Gravit 51, 163 (2019) https://doi.org/10.1007/s10714-019-2624-0 (Commemorating the 90th birthday of Juergen Ehlers.) An editorial note by Thomas Buchert and Thomas Maedler is freely available at https://doi.org/10.1007/s10714-019-2623-1 Schroedinger, E. Republication of: Dirac electron in the gravitational field I. Gen Relativ Gravit 52, 4 (2020) doi:10.1007/s10714-019-2626-y An editorial note by Bernard S. Kay is freely available at https://doi.org/10.1007/s10714-019-2625-z ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. SageMath 9.0 is out ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/01/14/sagemath-9-0-is-out/ Additional Information: https://sagemanifolds.obspm.fr/ SageMath 9.0 has just been released. It is a major new version, the first one based on Python 3. Binaries for Linux, macOS and Windows, as well as Docker images, are available at https://www.sagemath.org/download.html. It is also available online at https://sagecell.sagemath.org/ and https://cocalc.com. Regarding calculus on manifolds, SageMath 9.0 has important new features: - vector bundles (brand new!) - characteristic classes - more flexibility in constructing vector frames - possibility to specify multiple symmetries and contractions in index notation - more control on the numerical ODE solver for geodesics - various small improvements and bug fixes See https://sagemanifolds.obspm.fr/changelog.html for details. SageMath is a Python-based free computer algebra system, with some differential geometry and tensor calculus capabilities implemented via the SageManifolds project (https://sagemanifolds.obspm.fr/) See https://sagemanifolds.obspm.fr/examples.html for examples of use, in particular in the context of general relativity. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.5. Passing of Frank Estabrook ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/01/21/passing-of-frank-estabrook/ Additional Information: With deep sadness we report the passing of our friend and colleague Frank B. Estabrook on October 16, 2019. Frank was born in Boise, Idaho in 1922. He received a Ph. D. from Caltech in 1950. He came to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in 1960, following appointments as a professor at Miami University and as a physicist for North American Aviation and the US Army Office of Ordinance Research. Frank brought to JPL a deep understanding of, and a love for, Einstein's general relativity theory. In the mid to late 1960s, when few thought relativity relevant to anything practical, he understood that rapidly advancing technology would make relativity's effects observable in JPL spacecraft tracking and in planetary orbits, and he played a lead role in inspiring his JPL colleagues to incorporate relativity into their work. At JPL Frank achieved an international reputation for his own work in general relativity, differential geometry, soliton theory, and gravitational waves. With Hugo Wahlquist he reformulated Einstein's general relativity equations into a "dyadic" form that is closely tied to physical measurements, and used this reformulation to gain new insights into Einstein's theory. For the Caltech relativity group led by Kip Thorne, he was a valuable source of mathematical inspiration and advice from the 1960s to the 2000s. On a more practical side, with Hugo Wahlquist he derived the exact response of spacecraft Doppler tracking (electromagnetically-tracked separated test masses) to gravitational waves and thus how Doppler tracking could be used as a detector in the low-frequency band. The Estabrook-Wahlquist response function is also central to the analysis of very-low-frequency pulsar-timing gravitational wave searches, and it is a foundation for deducing the response of the ultra-sensitive LISA (Laser Interferometer Space Antenna) detector to gravitational waves. Frank was co-inventor of "time delay interferometry", a crucial enabling technology for LISA. Frank's theoretical work on detector response, and his analysis of noise and sensitivity, provided the scientific impetus for technical improvements in NASA's Deep Space Network, leading to ~1000-fold improvement in Doppler tracking sensitivity between 1980-2000. He was a member of the Galileo radio science team (Principal Investigator for its gravitational wave experiment) and a member of the LISA Mission Definition Team. He lectured in general relativity and applied mathematics at Caltech, served on several NASA advisory committees, and was on the editorial board of the Journal of Mathematical Physics. Frank had extensive scientific interests. In addition to his general relativity and mathematical physics work he was, for example, the first to propose deep sea drilling into the earth's mantle. He was generous with his time and ideas. On a personal note, he was a man of broad classical culture and a lover of music, especially opera. A quick wit and elegant spirit, he was beloved by his friends and colleagues. /s/ J. W. Armstrong, J. Kendall, M. Tinto, M. Vallisneri, R. Woo, K. Thorne Further information on Frank's life and work can be found in: - https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechOH:OH_Estabrook_F [Caltech oral history project (2007); Frank in his own words] - Estabrook, F.B. "Geophysical Research Shaft" Science, 124, 686 (1956) [proposed deep sea drilling] - https://dx.doi.org/10.1126/science.124.3224.686 - Estabrook, F. B. and Wahlquist, H. D. "Dyadic Analysis of Space-Time Congruences", J. Mathematical Physics, 5, 1629 (1964) [Estabrook-Wahlquist reformulation of Einstein's general relativity equations] - https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1931200 - Estabrook, F. B. and Wahlquist, H. D. "Response of Doppler Spacecraft Tracking to Gravitational Radiation," General Relativity and Gravitation 6, 439-447 (1975) [Estabrook-Wahlquist response function for electromagnetically-tracked test masses] - https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF00762449 - Estabrook, F. B., Tinto, Massimo, and Armstrong, J. W. "Time-Delay Analysis of LISA Gravitational Wave Data: Elimination of Spacecraft Motion Effects", Phys. Rev. D, 62, 042002 (2000) [LISA time delay interferometry, including some practical instrumental effects] - https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.62.042002 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.6. Call for papers on relativistic mass ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/01/28/call-for-papers-on-relativis… Additional Information: http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/relmass-cfp.html Dear Colleagues, I hope you would agree that the present status of relativistic mass in spacetime physics should not be silently tolerated. On the one hand, the physics community is divided - some firmly reject the concept of relativistic mass (e.g., in papers entitled "The Virus of Relativistic Mass in the Year of Physics"), whereas others continue to regard it as an integral part of spacetime physics including in books published last year. On the other hand, both mass and relativistic mass appear to be equally supported by the experimental evidence - since mass is defined as the measure of the resistance a particle offers to its acceleration (which is the accepted definition based on the experimental evidence) and since it is also an experimental fact that a particle's resistance to its acceleration increases indefinitely (in a given reference frame) as the particle's velocity approaches the speed of light (in the same reference frame), it follows that the particle's mass increases when its velocity increases. Therefore the concept of relativistic mass (like the concept of mass) reflects an experimental fact. If you are interested in contributing to a volume on relativistic mass, please reply to this Call and also indicate if you would like to serve as an editor or co-editor of the volume. To try to reach a common understanding of relativistic mass, it was suggested by colleagues to include a special session on relativistic mass in the program of the Sixth Spacetime Conference (see Call for Papers): http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/conferences/2020/ Best regards, Vesselin Petkov Minkowski Institute vpetkov[AT]minkowskiinstitute.org ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. The Quantum and the Cosmos, Trieste, Italy 1.2. Teleparallel Gravity Workshop, Tartu, Estonia 1.3. Dynamical Aspects of Pseudo-Riemannian Geometry, Braga, Portugal 1.4. Bayesian Deep Learning for Cosmology and Gravitational waves, Paris, France 1.5. Announcing the first LISA Sprint, New York City, USA 1.6. Frontiers in Numerical Relativity 2020 (FNR 2020), Jena, Germany 1.7. First Latin American Conference on Astrophysics and Relativity, Bogota, Colombia 1.8. 19th Conference on Recent Developments in Gravity, Athens, Greece 2. Jobs 2.1. Heinrich Hertz Fellowship in History and Philosophy of Physics, Bonn, Germany 2.2. Postdoc opportunity in quantum gravity at CP3-Origins, Odense, Denmark 2.3. IGFAE Global Talent 2020, Santiago de Compostela, Spain 2.4. PhD studentships in Cosmology, Newcastle, UK 2.5. Two 3-year postdoctoral positions in Qubits and Spacetime Unit, Okinawa, Japan 2.6. Tenure-Track Position in Gravitational Astrophysics, Canberra, Australia 2.7. 2-year postdoc position in quantum gravity, Marseille, France 2.8. Postdoctoral positions in Gravitational Wave Astronomy at the University of Birmingham, UK 2.9. Research Fellow in Gravitational-Wave Astrophysics at University of Portsmouth, UK 2.10. PhD positions - The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia 2.11. PhD position in Theoretical Astrophysics - University of Potsdam, Germany 2.12. Professorship (W1, tenure track) in Theoretical Gravitational-Wave Physics, Frankfurt, Germany 2.13. Postdoctoral position "Gravitation and Physics of the Cosmos", Bilbao, Spain 3. News 3.1. GRG Editor's Choice: recent highlight articles 3.2. Deadline 1 Feb 2020: 2020 IUPAP General Relativity and Gravitation Young Scientist Prize 3.3. Call for suggestions to republish valuable books 3.4. 2020 Awards for Essays on Gravitation ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. The Quantum and the Cosmos, Trieste, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16685 Starting: 2020-03-23 to 2020-03-26 Location: Trieste, Italy Additional Information: http://www.qtspace.eu/?q=quantum-cosmos Contact: matteo.carlesso[AT]ts.infn.it Within the framework of QTSpace, the workshop will bring together experts in quantum mechanics, cosmology and quantum gravity, to discuss questions like: Does gravity need to be quantum? What are possible routes to quantum gravity? What are possible quantum effects in cosmology? Does quantum gravity eliminate space-time singularities like a big bang? Is space-time relational? Can alternatives to quantum mechanics be tested by cosmological observations? Registration open till January 31st, 2020. The workshop will take place at: Savoia Excelsior Palace, Riva del Mandracchio 4, Trieste. Program committee: Angelo Bassi (UniTs- INFN), Ward Struyve (KU Leuven). Local organizers: Matteo Carlesso (UniTs - INFN) Luca Ferialdi (UniTs - INFN). Confirmed speakers (to be completed): Giovanni Amelino-Camelia (University of Naples, Italy) Julian Barbour (University of Oxford, UK) Sougato Bose (University College London, UK) Caslav Brukner (University Vienna and IQOQI Vienna, Austria) Thibaut Demaerel (KU Leuven, Belgium) Lajos Diosi (Wigner Research Centre for Physics, Hungary) Domenico Giulini (University of Hannover, Germany) Henrique Gomes (University of Cambridge, UK) Adrian Kent (DAMPT, Cambridge, UK) Claus Kiefer (Institute for Theoretical Physics Cologne, Germany) Tim Koslowski (University Wuerzburg, Germany) - TBC Jean-Luc Lehners (Max-Planck-Institute for Gravitational Physics, Potsdam, Germany) Stefano Liberati (SISSA Trieste, Italy) Christian Maes (KU Leuven, Belgium) TBC Jerome Martin (Institut d'astrophysique de Paris, France) Flavio Mercati (Universita di Napoli, Italy) Daniele Oriti (Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics - Potsdam, Germany) Mauro Paternostro (Queen's University Belfast, UK) Roger Penrose (Oxford University, UK) Alejandro Perez (CPT Marseille, France) Patrick Peter (IAP Paris, France) Antoine Tilloy (Max-Planck-Institute of Quantum Optics, Germany) Hendrik Ulbricht (University Southampton, UK) Nino Zanghi' (University of Genova, Italy) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. Teleparallel Gravity Workshop, Tartu, Estonia --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/12/04/teleparallel-gravity-worksho… Starting: 2020-06-15 to 2020-06-19 Location: Tartu, Estonia Additional Information: http://hexagon.fi.tartu.ee/~telegrav2020/ Contact: geomgrav[AT]ut.ee Teleparallel Gravity Workshop in Tartu, Telegrav 2020, is a continuation of Teleparallel Gravity Workshop 2018 and the series of conferences Geometric Foundations of Gravity organized in 2017 and 2019. This time the workshop will take place June 15-19, 2020 at the University of Tartu in Estonia. The main focus of the workshop is teleparallel gravity and its extensions with a wide range of topics from the fundamental aspects to applications in cosmology. The participation at the conference is free for all participants, but we do not provide any financial assistance. The workshop is organized by the Laboratory of Theoretical Physics, University of Tartu. Organising Committee Sebastian Bahamonde Manuel Hohmann Laur Jaerv Tomi Koivisto Martin Krssak Christian Pfeifer Margus Saal +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Dynamical Aspects of Pseudo-Riemannian Geometry, Braga, Portugal --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16715 Starting: 2020-03-02 to 2020-03-06 Location: Braga, Portugal Additional Information: https://cmup.fc.up.pt/Pseudo-Riemannian-Geometry/ Contact: daprg2020[AT]math.uminho.pt This conference will focus on recent progress in Pseudo-Riemannian geometry, in particular, in Lorentzian geometry. One of the main goals of this meeting is to bring together geometers and specialists in dynamical systems while promoting the exchange of ideas and exploring the natural intervention and interaction of dynamical systems in questions of Pseudo-Riemannian geometry. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. Bayesian Deep Learning for Cosmology and Gravitational waves, Paris, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16731 Starting: 2020-03-04 to 2020-03-06 Location: Paris, France Additional Information: https://indico.in2p3.fr/e/bayesdeep-cosmogw2020 Contact: secretariat_pccp[AT]apc.in2p3.fr We are pleased to announce a workshop on *Bayesian Deep Learning for Cosmology and Gravitational waves* which will be held on March 4-6 2020 at Laboratoire AstroParticule et Cosmologie, Universite' de Paris, France. Machine learning attracts a lot of interest in the fields of cosmology and gravitational-wave astronomy and may potentially lead to major breakthroughs. Its adoption by the scientific community is increasing dramatically but it does not yet belong to the toolbox of "off-the-shelf" algorithms. One of the reasons is that built-in uncertainty estimation, which is core to the evaluation of any scientific measurement and analysis, is not yet common in machine learning models. Such limitation is on the verge to be overcome by the emergence of probabilistic machine learning models and algorithms. Among them, recent models called Bayesian neural networks, which combine machine learning and Bayesian statistics, use new (deep) neural networks architectures to enable Bayesian inference, and have received a great attention from the artificial intelligence community over the past few years. This workshop will give the participants the opportunity to learn more about these emerging methods and how to use and exploit them in their research. The workshop program includes invited lectures and tutorials from major computer science experts and contributed talk and poster sessions aimed at sharing experience between physicists on the practical applications of machine learning. Registrations are opened. The deadline for submitting abstracts is *Feb 2nd 2020*. More information is available on the workshop website at https://indico.in2p3.fr/e/bayesdeep-cosmogw2020 This workshop is part of the Paris Centre for Cosmological Physics Workshop Series. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Announcing the first LISA Sprint, New York City, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16738 Starting: 2020-03-04 to 2020-03-06 Location: Additional Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1J7o6ywzBE2nWC5ovJlONUrbY7a8xPYb-BX8Ilyyc8b… Contact: kchatziioannou[AT]flatironinstitute.org The Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) is an ESA-led mission to observe gravitational waves in the mHz band. To prepare for LISA observations and its unique data products, we are organizing a meeting at the Center for Computational Astrophysics at the Flatiron Institute in New York, from Wednesday March 4 to Friday March 6, 2020. The meeting will be modeled after the successful Gaia Sprints following Gaia data releases and its goal will be two-fold: The first goal is to connect LISA data scientists with astronomers and astrophysicists who will incorporate LISA data products into their own research. The second is to advance the broader research community's readiness to capitalize on LISA observations. The themes of this first meeting are Galactic Astronomy and Cosmology. LISA, among other things, will probe Milky Way structure and binary astrophysics by surveying electromagnetically faint ultra compact binaries, and track the growth and properties of supermassive black holes out to large redshifts. During the workshop small interdisciplinary teams of researchers will come together and make concrete progress on concise projects and goals related to these scientific topics. A number of project ideas and mock data and/or data products will be produced and provided by the organizers in collaboration with experts in the field. Additionally, participants are encouraged to propose ideas and contribute further material that adheres to the workshop's format. This will be a hands-on workshop: there will be no talks--only brief project "pitches" at the beginning of the workshop, and "show and tell" at the close of the meeting to share progress with the group. Interested parties can apply using the link provided; the application includes a short (one paragraph) description of a potential project and/or goal of the applicant related to the workshop topics. Due to limited space (~30 participants), applications will be accepted until January 15, 2020 and participants will be notified soon after. Partial travel support will be provided. Katerina Chatziioannou Will Farr Tyson Littenberg +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. Frontiers in Numerical Relativity 2020 (FNR 2020), Jena, Germany --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/12/23/frontiers-in-numerical-relat… Starting: 2020-08-10 to 2020-08-14 Location: Jena, Germany Additional Information: https://indico.tpi.uni-jena.de/event/101 Contact: katrin.kanter[AT]uni-jena.de In the history of numerical (or computational) general relativity, the "Frontiers" meeting in 1988 at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (USA), played a pivotal role in establishing numerical relativity as a major topic in computational physics and simulation science. The "New Frontiers" meeting in 2006 at the AEI Potsdam convened after major breakthroughs in numerical simulations of binary systems. The goal of "Frontiers 2020" is to assess the state-of-the-art and point out future directions of numerical relativity in light of the breakthroughs in observations of gravitational waves and astrophysical counterparts. Main topics: o Mathematical foundations o Numerical methods for the Einstein equations o High performance computing o Astrophysics (binary mergers, gravitational waves, counterparts) o Beyond current astrophysics and general relativity Dates and Location: August 10 to 14, 2020 University of Jena (Germany) Scientific Organizing Committee: S. Bernuzzi, B. Bruegmann (chair), M. Campanelli, C. Gundlach, L. Lehner, H. Pfeiffer, L. Rezzolla, M. Shibata +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. First Latin American Conference on Astrophysics and Relativity, Bogota, Colombia --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16804 Starting: 2020-07-06 to 2020-07-09 Location: Bogota, Colombia Additional Information: https://lacar.webflow.io Contact: alejandro.cardenasa[AT]konradlorenz.edu.co The spirit of this conference is to offer a connection between the community that works in General relativity and the astrophysics community of high energies and compact objects, and at the same time to (re)establish connections with the scientific community of Latin American physicists and astrophysicists among them and with the rest of the international community. Monday, July 6th, will feature a school with four review lectures given by some of the invited speakers providing background into the key topics covered by the conference. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. 19th Conference on Recent Developments in Gravity, Athens, Greece --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/12/31/19th-conference-on-recent-de… Starting: 2020-07-01 to 2004-07-04 Location: Athens, Greece Additional Information: https://indico.physics.auth.gr/e/NEB19 Contact: neb19conference[AT]gmail.com The 19th NEB conference on "Recent Developments in Gravity" will be held in Athens, Greece, from the 1st to the 4th of July 2020. NEB19 is an international conference devoted to all aspects of Relativity, Gravitation and Cosmology, which is organized every two years by the Hellenic Society for Relativity, Gravitation and Cosmology. A list of previous conferences in the NEB series can be found at http://www.hsrgc.gr/activities.html. The website of the conference is https://indico.physics.auth.gr/e/NEB19 and the registration deadline is March 1st, 2020. NEB19 will focus on recent developments in several areas: gravitational waves, relativistic astrophysics, alternative theories of gravity, mathematical relativity, relativistic cosmology and quantum gravity. The venue of the conference is the conference center of the Eugenides Foundation, near the coastal line of Faliro (located a few km south of the center of Athens). The list of invited plenary speakers includes: E. Berti (Johns Hopkins) E. Gourgoulhon (Meudon) R. Gregory (Cambridge) M. Dafermos (Cambridge/Princeton) S. Katsanevas (EGO-VIRGO) K. Kokkotas (Tuebingen) E. Plionis (NOA, Athens) D. Psaltis (Arizona) Th. Sotiriou (Nottingham) M. Sakellariadou (King's College) S. Weinfurtner (Nottingham) * * (to be confirmed) In addition, there will be a number of invited session speakers (to be announced). We welcome submission of abstracts for talks in the parallel sessions and for the poster session. We are looking forward to meeting all interested participants in Athens in July! With our best regards, The Organizing Committee Ch. Charmousis (CNRS - University Paris-Saclay) G. Pappas (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) E. Saridakis (NTUA, Athens) N. Stergioulas (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) A. Zoupas (University of Thessaly) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Heinrich Hertz Fellowship in History and Philosophy of Physics, Bonn, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16667 Deadline: 2020-01-05 Location: Bonn, Germany Additional Information: https://www.history-and-philosophy-of-physics.com/heinrich-hertz-fellowship… Contact: dennis.lehmkuhl[AT]uni-bonn.de The Heinrich Hertz Fellowship in History and Philosophy of Physics is designed to allow graduate students and early-career scholars to spend 3 months, 6 months or an entire academic year (9 months) at the University of Bonn to work on any topic in the history and philosophy of physics. They have no formal duties apart from following their own research agenda and interacting with the other historians and philosophers of physics in Bonn. Hertz fellows are provided with: 1. A (possibly shared) office in the Institute of Philosophy of the University of Bonn. 2. Reimbursement of all travel and visa costs to come to Bonn. 3. A monthly stipend of 2500 Euros to cover accommodation and maintenance during the stay in Bonn. Stipends are not generally taxable in Germany. Fellows have to show that they have sufficient (travel) health insurance for their stay in Bonn. 4. Reimbursements of some conference travel and similar expenses during the stay in Bonn. Starting times of the fellowships are flexible. However, the default would be to start on the 1st of October (beginning of the Winter Semester) or the 1st of April (beginning of the summer semester). If you are interested in a Hertz fellowship, please send your complete application documents by 5 January 2020 to office.lehmkuhl[AT]uni-bonn.de. Before sending your application, please combine and convert all of your documents into one PDF file. A complete application will consist of a.) a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample of no more than 10.000 words; and b.) three letters of reference which must be sent by the letter writers or the placement service directly to the above address. In your cover letter, please state the preliminary dates during which you would like to come to Bonn, what kind of research project you intend to pursue during your time here, and why pursuing this project in Bonn would be particularly useful to you. If you have questions, please contact Prof. Lehmkuhl (dennis.lehmkuhl[AT]uni-bonn.de). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoc opportunity in quantum gravity at CP3-Origins, Odense, Denmark ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16668 Deadline: 2019-12-11 Location: Odense, Denmark Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/15625 Contact: eichhorn[AT]cp3.sdu.dk We expect an opening according to funding availability in quantum gravity at the Centre for Cosmology and Particle Physics Phenomenology (CP3-Origins) at the University of Southern Denmark in Odense. The prospective candidate will work in the research team of Astrid Eichhorn, which focuses on aspects of quantum gravity, including asymptotically safe gravity, matrix and tensor models, causal sets, the interplay of quantum gravity with matter and black-hole spacetimes. CP3-Origins is a centre of excellence established by the Danish National Research Foundation, dedicated to understanding fundamental interactions, including quantum gravity, as well as the origins of bright and dark matter in our universe, and the mathematical underpinning of gauge theories of fundamental interactions. At the moment it contains 11 faculty and several postdocs and PhD students in these areas. There is an active international visitor program, together with international workshops, conferences and schools that contribute to a stimulating research environment. The appointment will be for a term of two years or longer, depending on the candidate's background, at a very competitive salary and is expected to start in 2020 (the starting date is flexible). We are happy to receive your expressions of interest all year long. However, full consideration will be given to enquiries received before the 11th of December 2019. To submit your expression of interest, go to Academic Jobs Online. For further information please contact Astrid Eichhorn at eichhorn[AT]cp3.sdu.dk +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. IGFAE Global Talent 2020, Santiago de Compostela, Spain ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/12/05/igfae-global-talent-2020/ Deadline: 2019-12-20 Location: Santiago de Compostela, Spain Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/15498 Contact: jobs[AT]gfae.usc.es The Galician Institute of High Energy Physics, IGFAE, at the University of Santiago de Compostela, invites applications for research associate positions within its Global Talent 2020 Program. The IGFAE Global Program aims to recruit outstanding postdoctoral researchers capable of preparing and leading an ambitious research project within the Institute. Several positions are available in an extensive search that includes High-Energy Experimental Physics, Astroparticle Physics and Cosmology (including gravitational wave research), Nuclear Physics and Theoretical Physics including phenomenology and more formal aspects as well as Quantum Information and Computing. Opening new lines of research, complementing those already existing at the Institute, is encouraged. The positions are for a maximum of three years with additional funds for research and the possibility to supervise PhD students and postdocs. IGFAE will encourage and assist successful candidates to apply to ERC and Ramon y Cajal programs. Permanent positions will be available for successful ERC applicants through the (external) Oportunius program. Non-tenure assistant professor level positions will be available for a limited number of successful applicants. Review of the applications will start on December 20th, 2019, but later applications will be considered until the positions are filled. Applications should be submitted through Academic Jobs Online (see link). IGFAE is a Maria de Maetzu Excellence Unit. The current research programmes at the Institute can be found on its website http://igfae.usc.es IGFAE is an equal opportunity employer. IGFAE is committed to increasing the diversity of its personnel and particularly welcomes applications from qualified women, minorities and persons with disabilities. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. PhD studentships in Cosmology, Newcastle, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16698 Deadline: 2020-01-31 Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK Additional Information: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding/sources/allstudents/msp022.html Contact: c.uhlemann(a)damtp.cam.ac.uk Dear all, The Cosmology and Quantum Gravity group at Newcastle University (UK) is pleased to advertise 3 funded PhD studentships in cosmology to begin in autumn 2020. Positions are available in the following areas of study. 1. The cosmic large-scale structure: The cosmic large-scale structure is the skeleton of matter on the largest scales in the Universe. Galaxies trace this large-scale skeleton of dark matter and form in large gravitationally bound dark matter structures. With major upcoming galaxy surveys like Euclid and LSST, we will be able to track the growth of structure through time across large volumes. This will provide a cosmic laboratory for testing cosmology, fundamental physics and astrophysics with the large-scale structure. To extract the maximum amount of information from galaxy surveys, we need a) accurate models for the gravitational dynamics of the dominant dark matter component, and b) powerful statistics that capture key aspects of gravitational clustering. This PhD project will tackle these two intertwined challenges. First, we will use novel techniques to describe gravitational dark matter dynamics, for example using the quantum-classical correspondence. The goal is to develop new analytical and computational tools to solve for the time-evolution of dark matter and hunt for signatures of particular dark matter candidates. Second, we will develop clustering statistics that capture non-Gaussian properties of the late-time matter distribution. The idea is to use a sweet spot of simple statistics that are easy to measure, and can be accurately predicted into the nonlinear regime. With this, we will seek to improve the standard analysis relying on two-point statistics to obtain unique insights into cosmology, fundamental physics and astrophysics. Advisor: Dr Cora Uhlemann (c.uhlemann[AT]damtp.cam.ac.uk) 2. Observational cosmology in a data-rich era: Cosmology is enjoying an era of unprecedented data abundance, with powerful observations already available and next-generation surveys on the immediate horizon. This wealth of data provides an exciting opportunity to pin down the nature of the mysterious dark energy which makes up 70% of the Universe. This PhD project will develop crucial, cutting-edge techniques for the analysis of modern cosmological survey data, and will apply these and other techniques to existing data in order to achieve new insight into the composition, history, and physical laws of our Universe. Advisor: Dr Danielle Leonard (Danielle.Leonard[AT]newcastle.ac.uk) 3. Measuring gravity and accretion using pulsars: Neutron stars are extremely dense cinders remaining after stellar explosions. They often have strong magnetic fields and rotate rapidly, and this combination often results in their appearing to pulsate with extreme regularity. We call these objects "pulsars", and their measurable rotation provides an opportunity to take precision measurements in some of the most extreme astrophysical environments accessible to observation. This project will use existing observations and request and carry out new observations of pulsar systems. These observations will strongly constrain theoretical models of how matter falls onto neutron stars, and in fact probe the details of how gravity works - does it behave as Einstein predicted? Advisor: Dr Anne Archibald (Anne.Archibald[AT]newcastle.ac.uk) Application details may be found online: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding/sources/allstudents/msp022.html https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding/sources/ukeustudents/msp019.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Two 3-year postdoctoral positions in Qubits and Spacetime Unit, Okinawa, Japan ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16702 Deadline: 2019-12-31 Location: Okinawa, Japan Additional Information: http://www.oist.jp Contact: quast.oist[AT]gmail.com Two 3-year postdoc positions will become available in fall 2020 in the new Qubits and Spacetime Unit at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (www.oist.jp) led by Philipp Hoehn. This unit will be established in the first half of 2020 and its research will lie broadly at the interface of quantum gravity, quantum information and foundations, focusing on general questions in an around quantum gravity. Current research interests include studying dynamics and observables in a diffeomorphism-invariant context, using quantum reference frames/systems to explore a quantum version of general covariance, the interplay of quantum correlations and spacetime geometry, entanglement in gauge systems, as well as the emergence of classicality from within quantum theory, especially in the presence of chaos. Candidates with an interest in any of these or related topics are encouraged to apply. The unit is expected to grow further in the coming years. OIST currently harbors three further units in quantum gravity or related topics in mathematical physics, headed by Shinobu Hikami, Yasha Neiman and Reiko Toriumi. Furthermore, the institute regularly hosts international workshops, seminars and visitors in this area, providing for a stimulating research environment. The unit will provide support for traveling and hosting collaborators. Responsibilities: The successful candidate will contribute to the research program of the Qubits and Spacetime Unit, but is also encouraged to carry out self-designed projects. Active participation in group seminars and meetings is expected, as well as in assisting with their organization. The successful candidate may also contribute to mentoring students. Qualifications: 1. Completed PhD in theoretical physics or mathematics by the time of employment. 2. Background in one or several of the following topics: quantum gravity, quantum information, quantum field theory, quantum foundations, quantum many-body physics or mathematical physics. 3. Fluency in English. Starting Date: Fall 2020 Term and Working hours: Term: Full-time, fixed term appointment for 3 years. Compensation and Benefits: We pay an internationally competitive salary, which is raised upon completion of every additional year after the PhD award. A housing allowance of up to 80% of the rent complements the salary. Additional benefits: - Relocation and commuting allowances - Annual paid leave and summer holidays - Health insurance, welfare pension insurance and worker's accident compensation insurance How to Apply: Apply by uploading your Submission Documents through Academic Jobs Online under the link https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/15684 or by emailing them to: quast.oist[AT]gmail.com For further information please contact Philipp Hoehn under the above email address. Submission Documents: - Cover letter - Research statement including summary of past achievements and future research plans - Curriculum vitae including publication list - Three letters of reference Application Due Date: Applications will be screened as they come in. Preferably they should be received by December 31st, 2019. However, given the short notice, applications will be considered until the positions are filled in approximately mid January 2020. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Tenure-Track Position in Gravitational Astrophysics, Canberra, Australia ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/12/10/tenure-track-position-in-gra… Deadline: 2020-01-12 Location: Canberra, Australia Additional Information: https://physics.anu.edu.au/quantum/cgp/ Contact: sareh.rajabi[AT]anu.edu.au (open to female identifying candidates only) The Australian National University in Canberra, Australia, has recently established a new Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics (CGA), jointly supported by the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics and the Research School of Physics. The Centre encompasses all aspects of gravitational wave physics and astrophysics, including instrumentation, theory and data analysis, source follow-up and multi-messenger astronomy. It will bring together existing ANU researchers in these areas under one umbrella and expand the capability by making up to seven new tenure-track academic appointments across these research programs over the next year. The inaugural CGA Director is Professor David McClelland. We are seeking to appoint an outstanding early or mid-career academic with a strong research record in gravitational wave astrophysics (theory and data analysis, source follow-up, multi-messenger astronomy). This will be a tenure-track position attracting a significant start-up package. It will be a key foundation position in the CGA. The appointee will assist with recruiting additional appointments into the CGA, helping to shape its future. We are now seeking Expressions of Interest (EoI) in this position. An EoI will comprise a 1-page statement of achievement and proposed program of research at ANU, along with a 2-page CV. EoIs will be accepted any time up until January 12, 2020. Please email your EOI to the CGA administrator, Dr Sareh Rajabi, sareh.rajabi[AT]anu.edu.au, and expect confirmation of receipt. For further information, please contact Professor Susan Scott (susan.scott[AT]anu.edu.au) or Professor David McClelland (david.mcclelland[AT]anu.edu.au) at RSPhys and/or Associate Professor Christian Wolf (christian.wolf[AT]anu.edu.au) at RSAA. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. 2-year postdoc position in quantum gravity, Marseille, France ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16711 Deadline: 2020-01-31 Location: Marseille, France Additional Information: http://www.cpt.univ-mrs.fr/~quantumgravity/ Contact: applications.qg.cpt[AT]gmail.com The quantum gravity group at the Centre de Physique Theorique in Marseille opens a two-year postdoctoral position. The group has 3 permanent members (Carlo Rovelli, Alejandro Perez and Simone Speziale), currently one postdoc (Pietro Dona), 6 PhD students and a few master students. The position can start at any time before, but no later than, *September 1st, 2020*. The candidate is expected to collaborate with members of the group on the group projects, interact with the students and contribute to the organisation of the group's activities. The group focuses on quantum gravity and on foundational questions, and it is part of the international QISS project (see http://www.qiss.fr ) which provides funding. Interested applicants should send a CV, list of publications and motivational cover letter, plus up to 3 support letters, to the following address: applications.qg.cpt[AT]gmail.com preferably before January 31st. Please indicate the name of the applicant in the subject line of all relevant mails. We encourage applications contributing to gender and origin diversity in our group. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Postdoctoral positions in Gravitational Wave Astronomy at the University of Birmingham, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/12/13/postdoctoral-positions-in-gr… Deadline: 2020-01-27 Location: Birmingham, UK Additional Information: http://www.sr.bham.ac.uk/gwgroup/people.php Contact: d.gerosa[AT]bham.ac.uk The Institute for Gravitational Wave Astronomy at the University of Birmingham, UK, invites applications for postdoctoral positions. The Institute provides a vibrant and diverse environment with expertise covering theoretical and experimental gravitational-wave research, with applications to present and future-generation detectors, theoretical astrophysics, transient astronomy, gravitational-wave source modeling, and general relativity theory. Applications from top researchers in all areas related to gravitational-wave and transient astronomy are encouraged. Institute faculty members include Andreas Freise, Davide Gerosa, Denis Martynov, Haixing Miao, Christopher Moore, Conor Mow-Lowry, Matt Nicholl, Patricia Schmidt, Silvia Toonen, and Alberto Vecchio. One postdoctoral appointment is funded by the UK Leverhulme Trust (PI Dr. Davide Gerosa) and is focused on developing astrophysical and statistical predictions for the LISA space mission. The successful candidate will have ample opportunities to explore other areas of gravitational-wave astronomy as well. Appointments will be for a three-year term starting in the Fall of 2020 and come with generous research and travel budget. Applications should include a CV with a list of publications, and a two-page statement covering research interests and plans. Complete applications should be received by 27 January 2020 for full consideration. Applications should be sent to Ms Joanne Cox at: j.s.cox[AT]bham.ac.uk. Applicants should also arrange for 3 reference letters to be sent by 27 January 2020 to the same email address. For further information and informal inquiries please contact Dr. Davide Gerosa (d.gerosa[AT]bham.ac.uk) and Prof. Alberto Vecchio (av[AT]star.sr.bham.ac.uk). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Research Fellow in Gravitational-Wave Astrophysics at University of Portsmouth, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16718 Deadline: 2020-01-20 Location: Portsmouth, UK Additional Information: http://www.icg.port.ac.uk/2019/12/research-fellow-in-gravitational-wave-ast… Contact: ian.harry[AT]port.ac.uk We announce two research fellow positions in gravitational-wave astrophysics at the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation (ICG) at the University of Portsmouth. One position will focus on enabling rapid observation of compact binary mergers with a network of gravitational-wave observatories working with Dr Ian Harry. The second position will focus on the characterisation of compact binary mergers in the presence of non-Gaussian and non-stationary detector noise with Dr Laura Nuttall. Each independent project is funded by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). A PhD degree and relevant research level knowledge of gravitational-wave astrophysics or related areas are required. We expect each 2-year position to start 1 September 2020, or as close to that date as feasible. The ICG consists of 15 academic staff, 16 postdoctoral researchers and around 30 PhD students, and has an active international visitors programme. Portsmouth is a member of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS), the Dark Energy Survey (DES), the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST), the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), ESA's Euclid satellite mission, the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), the Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO), the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA), the Gravitational Wave Optical Transient Observer (GOTO), and other international collaborations. The University of Portsmouth is a member of the South-East Physics Network (SEPnet) and hosts the 3704-core SCIAMA supercomputer. We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, but applications are particularly encouraged from traditionally under-represented groups in science. The University of Portsmouth and the ICG hold Athena SWAN bronze awards and the University is an Institute of Physics Project Juno Supporter; these projects show a commitment to introduce organisational and cultural practices that promote diversity and equality in science and create a better working environment for men and women. Applications (application form, CV, publication list and research statement for the Fellowship) should be submitted via the University's online application system by the closing date. Applicants should also arrange for up to three reference letters to be sent by email to icg-admin[AT]port.ac.uk, to arrive by the same date. Please address informal enquiries to Dr Ian Harry (ian.harry[AT]port.ac.uk) and Dr Laura Nuttall (laura.nuttall[AT]port.ac.uk). All applications for this position will be processed and conducted in compliance with UK legislation relevant at that time. Applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons and all appointments will be made on merit. As we are committed to the principles of the Race Equality Charter Mark, we would particularly welcome applications from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community who are currently under-represented at this level in this area. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. PhD positions - The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/12/18/phd-positions-the-australian… Deadline: 2020-12-31 Location: Canberra, Australia Additional Information: https://physics.anu.edu.au/quantum/people/profile.php?ID=288&tab=available_… Contact: david.mcclelland[AT]anu.edu.au Projects with the Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics will develop skills in a number of highly employable areas such as: optics, electro-optics, electronics, control systems, isolation systems and modelling. We also have research projects which aim to develop spin-off technology into commercial products, for example high sensitivity trace gas analysis, laser intensity and frequency stabilization techniques and more. More details about some of the available projects can be found at: https://physics.anu.edu.au/quantum/people/profile.php?ID=288&tab=availa… For more information Contact: Prof. McClelland, David (02) 612 59888 David.McClelland[AT]anu.edu.au +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. PhD position in Theoretical Astrophysics - University of Potsdam, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16726 Deadline: 2020-02-14 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://www.nikhef.nl/~diettim/ Contact: diet.tim[AT]gmail.com In February 2020 a new theoretical astrophysics group led by Tim Dietrich will be established at the University of Potsdam. The group will focus on the simulation of compact binary systems (in particular binary neutron stars), on the construction of gravitational waveform models, and the analysis of electromagnetic signatures connected to compact binary mergers. The group will have a vacant PhD position for which we ask interested candidates to send their expression of interest, which should include a description of previous experience and research topics of interest, together with their CV, and a transcript of records of university courses and grades. Additionally, please provide the contact details of two academics who could provide reference letters. The starting date is flexible but should lie within April and December 2020. Please send your documents by the 14th of February as a single pdf file to Tim Dietrich (diet.tim[AT]gmail.com) Further questions should be sent via email to the above address. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12. Professorship (W1, tenure track) in Theoretical Gravitational-Wave Physics, Frankfurt, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/12/21/professorship-w1-tenure-trac… Deadline: 2020-01-31 Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany Additional Information: https://www.uni-frankfurt.de/45303054/Ausschreibungen_von_Professuren___Fac… Contact: dekanat[AT]physik.uni-frankfurt.de The Institute for Theoretical Physics, Department of Physics, of Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt am Main invites applications for the following position as civil servant or public employee starting at the earliest possible date but no later than 30 November 2020: The position will be filled in connection with the DFG-funded CRC-TR 211 "Strong-interaction matter under extreme conditions". The initial tenure track appointment is for six years according to paragraph 64 of the Higher Education Act of the State of Hesse (HHG). The professorship is funded by the "Bund-Laender-Programm zur Foerderung des wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchses (BLP-TT)". Upon positive evaluation, the incumbent will be promoted to a permanent position at a higher level (W2). Candidates should not have obtained their PhD at Goethe University Frankfurt or should have worked as a researcher at an external institution for at least two years after their PhD. The doctorate should not date back to more than four years. We are looking for an early-career researcher with an outstanding research record in the field of gravitational-wave physics and its connections to neutron stars and nuclear physics. Participation in current and future collaborative-research initiatives of the Department of Physics, as well as interdisciplinary cooperation within the Faculties of Science is expected. The ideal candidate has a PhD in Theoretical Physics and experience in teaching Theoretical Physics as well as the ability to teach advanced courses in Theoretical Astrophysics and Gravitational Physics. Goethe University is committed to increasing the proportion of female faculty and therefore especially encourages women to apply. Applications of persons with international experience are explicitly requested. Severely handicapped applicants with equal qualification and aptitude will be given preferential consideration. For further information regarding the general conditions for professorship appointments and the "BLP-TT", please see: www.vakante-professuren.uni-frankfurt.de Qualified researchers are invited to submit their application in English or German including a CV, certificates, teaching experience and, if possible, teaching evaluations, publication list, list of third-party funding, short presentation of the research concept by 31 January 2020 in electronic form to the Dean of the Department of Physics, Goethe-Universitaet, Max-von-Laue-Str. 1, 60438 Frankfurt am Main, Germany, e-mail: dekanat[AT]physik.uni-frankfurt.de +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.13. Postdoctoral position "Gravitation and Physics of the Cosmos", Bilbao, Spain ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16742 Deadline: 2020-02-15 Location: Bilbao, Spain Additional Information: https://www.ehu.eus/en/web/fthc-ftzh/ Contact: david.brizuela[AT]ehu.eus Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the Department of Theoretical Physics and History of Science at the University of the Basque Country in Bilbao (Spain). The appointment will have a duration of 14 months and will begin in the fall of 2020. There is some flexibility on the date of the beginning of the position although, in any case, the funds will expire by the end of 2021. This position is attached to the Research Group "Gravitation and Physics of the Cosmos" (FIS2017-85076-P), funded by the Spanish Ministry of Economy, with Ruth Lazkoz and David Brizuela as principal investigators. Other members of our group are Jose M M Senovilla, Raul Vera, Inaki Garay, Mariam Bouhmadi-Lopez, Borja Reina and Vincenzo Salzano, as well as several graduate students. Some members of the group belong to the European Network (COST Action) CANTATA, led by Dr. Lazkoz. The group also benefits from close ties and permanent collaboration with the Early Universe group, also attached to the same Department, including Igor Bandos, Jose Juan Blanco-Pillado and Jon Urrestilla. Our lines of research cover all mathematical and theoretical aspects of gravitation and Lorentzian geometry, astrophysical compact objects, loop quantum gravity, quantum cosmology, dark energy and dark matter, cosmological observational tests, and alternative theories of gravity. The successful candidate is required to hold a PhD at the starting date of the position, and might have the opportunity to assist with some teaching duties of the Department. Interested candidates should send a CV and a brief statement of research interests (1-2 pages long) to the following both email addresses with the subject "Postdoc Bilbao 2020": david.brizuela[AT]ehu.eus ruth.lazkoz[AT]ehu.eus In addition, the candidates should arrange for at least two letters of recommendation to be submitted to the same email addresses with the subject "Postdoc Bilbao 2020: 'candidate's name'". All applications received before next 15 February will be considered. The deadline might be extended, if needed, until a suitable candidate is found and the position is filled. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. GRG Editor's Choice: recent highlight articles ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/12/09/grg-editors-choice-recent-hi… Additional Information: https://www.springer.com/gp/livingreviews/relativity/grg-editors-choice In each volume of the journal General Relativity and Gravitation (GRG), a few papers are marked as "Editor's Choice". The primary criteria is original, high-quality research that is of wide interest within the community. These recent articles deserves special attention: Abraham I. Harte, "Gravitational lensing beyond geometric optics: II. Metric independence", Gen Relativ Gravit (2019) 51: 160. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10714-019-2646-7 Madeleine Burkhart and Daniel Pollack, "Causal geodesic incompleteness of spacetimes arising from IMP gluing", Gen Relativ Gravit (2019) 51: 139. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10714-019-2621-3 Please, browse all Editor's Choice articles at: https://www.springer.com/gp/livingreviews/relativity/grg-editors-choice Frank Schulz Publishing Editor GRG ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Deadline 1 Feb 2020: 2020 IUPAP General Relativity and Gravitation Young Scientist Prize ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/12/21/deadline-1-feb-2020-2020-iup… Additional Information: http://www.isgrg.org/IUPAPprize.php The IUPAP Young Scientist Prizes 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 Prize can be for work in any area of relativity and gravitation, theoretical or experimental. On 1 February 2020, 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. The primary nominator MUST BE A MEMBER of the International Society on General Relativity and Gravitation. Writers of support letters and candidates need not be members. The nomination deadline is 1 Feb 2020. Additional details may be found at http://www.isgrg.org/IUPAPprize.php. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. Call for suggestions to republish valuable books ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/12/26/call-for-suggestions-to-repu… Additional Information: http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/mip/books/lobachevsky.html Dear Colleagues, Any suggestions for republishing valuable (spacetime physics related) books that are out of print and are now in the public domain will be appreciated. The books will be published by the Minkowski Institute Press (http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/mip/books/) - an academic publisher run by academics for academics and associated with the Minkowski Institute in Montreal. Best wishes, Vesselin Petkov Minkowski Institute Montreal, Canada http://spacetimecentre.org/vpetkov/ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. 2020 Awards for Essays on Gravitation ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/12/29/2020-awards-for-essays-on-gr… Additional Information: http://www.gravityresearchfoundation.org 2020 Awards for Essays on Gravitation In 2020, for our seventy-first competition, the trustees of the Gravity Research Foundation are offering five awards for short essays for stimulating thought and encouraging work on the phenomenon of gravitation. The stipulations follow: (1) We will make these Awards on May 15, 2020 for the best and most well-written essays about gravitation, its theory, applications, or effects. Essays should be 1500 words or fewer excluding abstracts and a small number of equations, diagrams, tables, and references. The subject matter may or may not be original research. The essay competition is not intended to replace a research journal where the detailed results of original research are submitted. Essays should not give lengthy detailed mathematical calculations nor detailed descriptions of an experimental setup. Essay ideas should be self-contained and understandable - not dependent on reading other documents. (2) The First Award will be $4000.00 The Second Award will be 1250.00 The Third Award will be 1000.00 The Fourth Award will be 750.00 The Fifth Award will be 500.00 (3) Essay must be typed in English and e-mailed in a single PDF file before April 1, 2020. One essay only will be accepted from each author. Notify us within 24 hours if you do not receive an e-mail confirmation of your submission. (4) Title page should include all the following: essay title, authors' names (specify corresponding author), e-mail & complete mailing addresses (for award notifications), submission date, an abstract of 125 words or fewer, and the statement: "Essay written for the Gravity Research Foundation 2020 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 awards announcement to be posted on our website: www.gravityresearchfoundation.org around May 15, 2020. 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: 2019 - Alessio Belenchia, Queen's University, Belfast, UK; Robert M. Wald, Enrico Fermi Institute, Chicago; Flaminia Giacomini, Esteban Castro-Ruiz, Caslav Brukner and Markus Aspelmeyer, IQOQI, Vienna, Austria 2018 - Jessica Santiago and Matt Visser, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand 2017 - Ivan Agullo, LSU; Adrian del Rio and Jose Navarro-Salas, Centro Mixto Universidad de Valencia-CSIC, Spain 2016 - Stephen L. Adler, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, New Jersey 2015 - Gerard't Hooft, Utrecht University and Spinoza Institute, the Netherlands 2014 - Lawrence M. Krauss, Arizona State University and Frank Wilczek, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 2013 - Baocheng Zhang, Qing-yu Cai, Ming-sheng Zhan, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan and Li You, Tsinghua University, Bejing, China 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 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. International Conference on Advances in Physical, Chemical & Mathematical Sciences, Nagpur, India 1.2. 3rd Workshop on High Energy Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology, Istanbul, Turkey 1.3. Phenomenology of Strong Gravity 2, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan 1.4. VI Cosmology and the Quantum Vacuum, Barcelona, Spain 1.5. 9th Gulf Coast Gravity Meeting, Oxford, MS, USA 1.6. Remnants of the Big Bang, Tempe, AZ, USA 2. Jobs 2.1. Postdoctoral Fellowship in Multi-messenger Astrophysics at the Rochester Institute of Technology, New York 2.2. Postdoctoral and PhD positions in Cosmology at the University of Thessaloniki, Greece 2.3. Postdoc position in quantum gravity or theoretical cosmology or gravitational wave physics, Erlangen, Germany 2.4. CRA Postdoctoral Fellowship at Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, USA 2.5. Postdoctoral Position in Numerical Relativity at Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, USA 2.6. Postdoctoral Position in Computational Black Hole Astrophysics, Atlanta, GA, USA 2.7. PhD position in gravitational waves and cosmology at Nikhef, Amsterdam, The Netherlands 2.8. Postdoc positions in Relativity and Gravitation at the University of Cambridge, UK 2.9. Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Physics, Kyoto, Japan 2.10. Postdoctoral position in Gravity, Quantum Geometry and Field Theory, Okinawa, Japan 2.11. Postdoctoral research position in distributed computing for gravitational wave astronomy, Amsterdam, The Netherlands 2.12. Postdoc positions in Multi-Messenger Modelling of GW+EM sources, Stockholm, Sweden 2.13. Faculty Positions in High Energy Astrophysics at Fudan University, Shanghai, China 2.14. PhD positions in theory, instrumentation, observations, Prague, Czech Republic 2.15. Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor in Mathematical Physics at Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands 2.16. IFPU postodoctoral fellowships in Trieste, Italy 2.17. Postdoc position in Cosmology at the University of Malta 2.18. Post Doctoral Positions in Quantum optics and precision sensing at The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia 2.19. Postdoctoral position in numerical relativity at the University of New Hampshire 2.20. Postodoctoral positions in Quantum Gravity and Quantum Cosmology, Beijing, China 2.21. Postdoc position in theoretical physics at the University of Tartu, Estonia 2.22. PhD position in Gravitational Wave Probes of Fundamental Physics, Amsterdam, The Netherlands 2.23. Expression of Interest for Professor Position in Gravitational Astrophysics, Canberra, Australia 3. News 3.1. Open Session of the Chalonge De Vega School, Paris, France 3.2. GRG Topical Collection "Testing the Kerr spacetime with gravitational-wave and electromagnetic observations" 3.3. Giulio Rampa PhD Thesis Prize, Call for nominations, 2020 Edition ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. International Conference on Advances in Physical, Chemical & Mathematical Sciences, Nagpur, India --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16489 Starting: 2020-02-13 to 2020-02-16 Location: Nagpur, India Additional Information: http://www.icapcm2020.org Contact: gkhadekar[AT]yahoo.com The purpose of this international conference is to discuss recent findings and new emerging trends in the field. It is intended to promote fruitful collaboration between various communities and institutes by bringing together a small number of scientists in inspiring surroundings. Some priority is given to young scientists to orally present and defend their own work. This will be a great opportunity for budding researchers particularly in the local region to explore the new aspects and global relations. They would get ample scope to exchange views and thoughts besides presenting their research. The conference aims to provide a common platform to researchers working in various sub-disciplines of the theme. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. 3rd Workshop on High Energy Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology, Istanbul, Turkey --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16492 Starting: 2020-02-03 to 2020-02-07 Location: Istanbul, Turkey Additional Information: https://yefak.weebly.com/ Contact: ekrem.aydiner[AT]istanbul.edu.tr FEBRUARY 03-07, ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, TURKEY 3RD WORKSHOP ON HIGH ENERGY PHYSICS, ASTROPHYSICS AND COSMOLOGY 2020 Topics Welcome to the 3RD WORKSHOP ON HIGH ENERGY PHYSICS, ASTROPHYSICS AND COSMOLOGY 2020 webpage. This is a workshop series organized by the Istanbul University (IU). This year's conference will be co-organized and hosted by the IU and aims at bringing together active researchers and graduate students, interested in the area of gravitation and cosmology, to share their latest ideas and discuss the recent developments in the field. The focus topics of the conference are as follows, - Particle Physics - High Energy Physics - String Theory - Astronomy - Astrophysics - Black hole Physics, - Dark matter and Dark Energy, - Exoplanets, - Gravitational Waves, - Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation, - Classical and Quantum Gravity, - The Early Universe and High Energy Physics, - Cosmic Structure Formation and Galaxies. Registration To register for the conference and submit the abstract of your contribution, please fill the registration form. In order to guarantee a full consideration to your submission, please register before the early bird deadline 15 December 2019. Accommodation Participants should sort out their own accommodation in Istanbul. Venue Faculty of Science, Istanbul University +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Phenomenology of Strong Gravity 2, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16530 Starting: 2020-06-01 to 2020-06-04 Location: Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan Additional Information: https://psg2020nursultan.wordpress.com/ Contact: stronggravity[AT]nu.edu.kz The second workshop on "Phenomenology of Strong Gravity" will be held on June 1-4 in Nur-Sultan (formerly known as Astana), Kazakhstan. The workshop is devoted to various aspects of gravity and it aims at bringing together researchers working in relativistic astrophysics, general relativity, and quantum gravity to foster collaboration and interaction between scientists in the region with renowned scientists around the world. The workshop is organized by the Physics Department of Nazarbayev University with the support of the Energetic Cosmos Laboratory and Kazakh Physical Society. The workshop will be held at Nazarbayev University. Founded in 2010, the University is rapidly emerging as one of the leading universities in Central Asia, providing a western style education and developing cutting-edge research in many fields of science and technology. Students and young researchers from Kazakhstan and neighboring countries with interests in astrophysics and theoretical physics are especially welcome to attend. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. VI Cosmology and the Quantum Vacuum, Barcelona, Spain --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16565 Starting: 2020-03-05 to 2020-03-08 Location: Barcelona, Spain Additional Information: https://www.ice.csic.es/research/Workshop_Emilio2020/index.html Contact: saez[AT]ice.csic.es The focus of this workshop will be on different aspects of modern theoretical cosmology, the challenges of the theory being consistent with experimental data, and the unavoidable connection of cosmological models with the quantum nature of the vacuum. A basic question in modern cosmology is: why we do not see vacuum fluctuations at cosmological scale? In addition, should the singularities of cosmological theories be treated as necessary ingredients of the classical theory or should them be considered as indicators of an underlying quantum theory, yet to be discovered? We aim to bring along to this workshop all the leading scientists working on those problems and discuss state of the art results on the above, strongly interdependent, areas of fundamental physics. The workshop will hence cover topics related to modified theories of gravity, theories of dark energy and inflation, the description of the universe's evolution according to these theories and the incipient but compulsory modification of those within the theoretical frameworks of quantum gravity, including loop quantum cosmology, an elegant theory providing up to date a singularity free cosmological evolution. Describing and understanding the quantum vacuum is always a challenge to all these theories, as is also the comprehension of the main manifestation available of the quantum vacuum at nanometric scales, namely the Casimir effect (e.g., when confronted with van der Waals forces). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. 9th Gulf Coast Gravity Meeting, Oxford, MS, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/11/17/9th-gulf-coast-gravity-meeti… Starting: 2020-03-13 to 2020-03-14 Location: Oxford, MS Additional Information: https://www.phy.olemiss.edu/gcgm9/ Contact: gcgm9[AT]phy.olemiss.edu After a few years hiatus, the GCGM returns! The 9th Gulf Coast Gravity Meeting will be held at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, MS, on March 13 and 14, 2020. In keeping with its tradition, this will be an open, relaxed, and informal conference. We are inviting researchers and students interested in all areas of gravitational physics: classical and quantum gravity, general relativistic astrophysics and cosmology, quantum cosmology, gravitational waves, and experimental gravity. Because this is a regional meeting, many attendees will be from the southeastern United States, but all are welcome. Talks Following the usual tradition all participants, and especially postdocs and graduate students, are encouraged to contribute short, introductory talks on their current research, with the aim of fostering communication and understanding among gravitational physicists with different backgrounds. A prize (sponsored by the APS Division of Gravitational Physics) will be awarded for the best talk given by a student at the meeting. Deadlines Prospective speakers should register by February 14 to receive full consideration. Late applicants will be considered at the discretion of the organizers. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Inn at Ole Miss. Reserve your room by February 11 to receive a reduced rate. See the website for details: https://www.phy.olemiss.edu/gcgm9/. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. Remnants of the Big Bang, Tempe, AZ, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/11/26/remnants-of-the-big-bang/ Starting: 2020-01-23 to 2020-01-24 Location: Tempe, AZ, USA Additional Information: https://bigbangasu2020.events.asu.edu Contact: levon[AT]sfu.ca The "Remnants of the Big Bang" workshop at ASU, January 23-24, 2020, will bring together leading cosmologists to discuss recent advances in our understanding of the big bang and the emergent universe, and new prospects for testing fundamental physics with astrophysics and cosmology. The workshop will focus on the nonlinear and out-of-equilibrium processes that occurred in the early universe. Topics will include the quantum origin of the universe, the origin of matter-antimatter asymmetry, the nature of dark matter, astrophysical black holes and their fundamental consequences, phase transitions, primordial magnetic fields, and cosmic defects. A particularly timely topic is the properties of gravitational waves produced in cosmological phase transitions and prospects of their detection with next generation experiments. Cosmological phase transitions can also generate magnetic fields that affect the anisotropy and spectral properties of the cosmic microwave background, and affect the propagation of extragalactic cosmic rays, providing a valuable observational window into particle physics in a regime that is beyond the reach of particle accelerators. The aim of the workshop is to facilitate exchange of ideas and new collaborations, and to expose young researchers working on related topics to the state of the art of the field. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Postdoctoral Fellowship in Multi-messenger Astrophysics at the Rochester Institute of Technology, New York ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16480 Deadline: 2020-01-03 Location: Rochester, USA Additional Information: http://ccrg.rit.edu/careers Contact: richard.oshaughnessy[AT]ligo.org Postdoctoral Fellowship in Multi-messenger Astrophysics at the Rochester Institute of Technology, New York The recent observations of a binary neutron star merger using both gravitational wave interferometers as well as electromagnetic telescopes across the full spectrum have initiated the age of multi-messenger astronomy and astrophysics. As part of NSF collaborative projects, the RIT's Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation (CCRG) is currently seeking to fill a postdoctoral research position in Multimessenger Astrophysics with highly qualified individuals interested pursuing research in the multimessenger analysis and interpretation of neutron star mergers. We are particularly interested in applicants with expertise in any of the areas of gravitational wave parameter estimation; surrogate modeling; hydrodynamical simulations of binary merger, relativistic outflows, and nucleosynthesis; or the detailed, self-consistent simulations of electromagnetic emission. Successful applicants will work closely with and regularly visit collaborators at the Center for Theoretical Astrophysics (CTA) at Los Alamos National Lab (LANL). Here, they will consult with the experts on nuclear equations of state, r-process nucleosynthesis, atomic opacities and detailed radiative transfer to produce realistic predictions which can be compared with observations. To ensure efficient and productive collaboration, successful applicants should be prepared to spend significant percentage of time at LANL during the year. Senior scientists in the CCRG include Manuela Campanelli (Director), Joshua Faber, Carlos Lousto, Richard O'Shaughnessy, Jason Nordhaus, Yosef Zlochower, Sukanya Chakrabarti, John Whelan, and Hans-Peter Bischof, several postdoctoral fellows and Ph.D. students (see http://ccrg.rit.edu/people for an overview on who is or has been at CCRG). The group is involved in several large collaborations, including the LIGO Scientific Collaboration (LSC), The Einstein Toolkit Consortium (http://einsteintoolkit.org) and a NASA Theoretical and Computational Astrophysics Network (TCAN) devoted to the simulation of neutron star mergers. CCRG researchers have access to several computing cluster facilities at national computing centers such as XSEDE and the NCSA's Blue Waters Supercomputer (with an allocation of over 160MSUs), as well as a dedicated over 3000-core cluster hosted at the Center. The Center for Theoretical Astrophysics at LANL is directed by Chris Fryer. Subject experts include Chris Fontes, Aimee Hungerford, Joshua Dolence, Wesley Even, Ryan Wollaeger, Matthew Mumpower, Jonas Lippuner, Jonah M. Miller, W. Thomas Vestrand, Przemek Wozniak, and others (see https://ccsweb.lanl.gov/astro/index.html#team) Experts at LANL CTA are involved in various large collaborations, including LIGO and LISA, several gamma-ray astronomy programs, and gravitational-wave counterparts search and follow-up campaigns. More information about the CCRG is available at http://ccrg.rit.edu/. And about Rochester at 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. The cover letter should refer to this specific postdoctoral position (``MMA Astrophysics"). All materials should be sent electronically as soon as possible to: oshaughn[AT]main[dot]rit[dot]edu with a copy to ccrg-postdoc[AT]ccrgweb.rit.edu. For an overview of all job openings at CCRG please go to: http://ccrg.rit.edu/careers Enquiries can be addressed to Richard O'Shaughnessy, oshaughn[AT]mail[dot]rit[dot]edu Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation, School of Mathematical Sciences, and School of Physics and Astronomy, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) 85 Lomb Memorial Drive Rochester, New York 14623 USA Review of completed applications will begin as soon as available and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. For full consideration, submit before 1/3/2020. Starting date can be as early as March 2020. RIT is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoctoral and PhD positions in Cosmology at the University of Thessaloniki, Greece ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16494 Deadline: 2019-12-15 Location: Thessaloniki, Greece Additional Information: https://tsagas0.wixsite.com/mysite/jobs Contact: tsagas[AT]astro.auth.gr Applications are invited for one postdoctoral and one (possibly two) PhD positions in the Physics Department at the University of Thessaloniki, Greece, starting at the beginning of 2020, or soon thereafter by mutual agreement. The duration of the posts is up to three years and the research area is Relativistic Cosmology and the Large-Scale Structure of the Universe. The selected candidates will study the origin, the evolution and the implications of the large-scale peculiar velocity fields seen in the Universe. All posts will be officially located at the University of Thessaloniki, but the research project runs in collaboration with the Physics Departments at the University of Oxford (UK) and the University of Ioannina (Greece). Generous funding for travel and expenses is also provided. Applicants must have a solid background in Theoretical Cosmology and General Relativity. Additional expertise on numerical methods is desirable, but not essential. The selected postdoctoral candidate will also have the opportunity to guide junior fellows, teach courses at the MSc level, participate in outreach activities and organise international meetings. Applications, including a full CV and a statement of research background and interests, should be sent to Prof. Christos Tsagas at: tsagas[AT]astro.auth.gr, by December 15, 2019. The applicants should also arrange for three letters of reference to arrive at the same address. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Postdoc position in quantum gravity or theoretical cosmology or gravitational wave physics, Erlangen, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/11/04/postdoc-position-in-quantum-… Deadline: 2019-12-15 Location: Erlangen, Germany Additional Information: https://www.gravity.physik.fau.de/contact/open-positions/ Contact: application[AT]gravity.fau.de Postdoctoral Positions in Erlangen-Nuernberg In autumn 2020, at least one postdoctoral position in the fields of quantum gravity or theoretical cosmology or theoretical gravitational waves is expected to be available at the Institute for Quantum Gravity (IQG) (Theoretical Physics III) of the Friedrich Alexander University (FAU) Erlangen-Nuernberg, Germany. The position is for two years with a possibility of extension for one additional year, depending on funding and performance. In exceptional cases, a five year contract may be negotiable. Salaries depend on seniority and follow the collective wage agreement for scientific employees in Germany (TV-L). Current staff of the IQG includes professors Kristina Giesel, Hanno Sahlmann and Thomas Thiemann (Chair), Emeriti Frieder Lenz (former chair) and Hartmut Hofmann, postdoc Beatriz Elizaga de Navacues as well as 8 Phd and 7 master students. Former institute members and Humboldt Fellows Jonathan Engle and Muxin Han accepted positions as assistant professors at Florida Atlantic University and hold affiliate positions at the institute. Further affiliates are professors Wojciech Kaminski, Jerzy Lewandowski and Parampreet Singh. 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. Finally, the IQG is in close contact with a network of international research centers focussing on quantum gravity such as the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; the Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos in State College, Pennsylvania, USA; Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Institute for Theoretical Physics in Marseille, France; Institute for Theoretical Physics in Warsaw, Poland and Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China. Applicants must have a PhD in either physics or mathematics and should have prior research experience in general relativity and quantum field theory or theoretical cosmology or theoretical gravitational waves as well as a strong interest in working on aspects of non perturbative and background independent quantum gravity. The following list of material should be uploaded in one pdf- or zip file, whose name should include your last name, using the application form at https://www.umfrageonline.com/s/36ead16. 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. In addition we ask for three letters of recommendation, which should also be uploaded by the referees before the deadline via the application form at https://www.umfrageonline.com/s/ef26bb1. Recommendation letters sent by email will not be accepted. Referees are kindly asked to use the following format for their message text: Recommendation letter for FIRST-NAME AND LASTNAME OF THE APPLICANT. Applications will be reviewed starting December 15th, 2019 (deadline) but later applications will be considered until the position is filled. The starting date of the position is normally Oct. 1st 2020 but there is some flexibility. For further information about the Department of Physics and the Institute please visit: https://www.physik.nat.fau.de/ and https://www.gravity.physik.fau.de. For further information about the position please send an inquiry to application[AT]gravity.fau.de. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. CRA Postdoctoral Fellowship at Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16520 Deadline: 2019-12-16 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Additional Information: https://cra.gatech.edu Contact: deirdre[AT]gatech.edu The Georgia Tech Center for Relativistic Astrophysics (CRA) invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow position at the CRA. This position is expected to be independent and in support of current research at the CRA including astrophysics, cosmology, particle-astrophysics, gravitational wave astronomy, and extra-solar planets. The CRA faculty include David Ballantyne, Tamara Bogdanovic, Laura Cadonati, Pablo Laguna, Gongjie Li, Nepomuk Otte, Deirdre Shoemaker, Ignacio Taboada, and John Wise. The position is initially for two years, with renewal for a third year subject to performance and availability of funding. The expected start date is September 1, 2020. Applicants should email to CRA-postdoc[AT]lists.gatech.edu the following documents in a single PDF file: 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae including full list of publications, and 3) a brief description of research interests (maximum 3 pages). In addition, applicants should arrange to have three letters of reference emailed separately to CRA-postdoc(a)lists.gatech.edu. Review of applications will begin on December 16, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled. The position includes a competitive salary, benefits, research and travel funds, and access to supercomputing facilities. For more information about the Georgia Tech benefits package and resources see http://www.ohr.gatech.edu/benefits. Georgia Tech is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Postdoctoral Position in Numerical Relativity at Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16521 Deadline: 2019-12-15 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Additional Information: https://cra.gatech.edu Contact: deirdre[AT]gatech.edu The Georgia Tech Center for Relativistic Astrophysics (CRA) invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar position in the area of gravitational wave astrophysics including numerical relativity, with an emphasis on binary black hole simulations as they pertain to gravitational wave astronomy. The successful candidate will work with Prof. Deirdre Shoemaker and collaborate with Prof. Pablo Laguna and the rest of the CRA, for more information see https://cra.gatech.edu. The appointment will initially be for one year, renewable for up to three years subject to availability of funds and satisfactory progress. The expected starting date is September 1, 2020.  Applicants should email to deirdre[AT]gatech.edu the following documents in a single PDF file: 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae including full list of publications, and 3) a brief description of research interests (maximum 3 pages). In addition, applicants should arrange to have three letters of reference emailed separately to deirdre[AT]gatech.edu. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2019. The position includes a competitive salary, benefits, research and travel funds, and access to supercomputing facilities. For more information about the Georgia Tech benefits package and resources see http://www.ohr.gatech.edu/benefits. Georgia Tech is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Postdoctoral Position in Computational Black Hole Astrophysics, Atlanta, GA, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16522 Deadline: 2019-12-15 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Additional Information: https://cra.gatech.edu Contact: tamarab[AT]gatech.edu The Center for Relativistic Astrophysics (CRA) at the Georgia Institute of Technology invites applications for a postdoctoral position in Black Hole Astrophysics with an emphasis on modeling of multimessenger signatures of massive black hole binaries. The successful candidate will work with Prof. Tamara Bogdanovic and her group on hydrodynamic simulations of coincident electromagnetic and gravitational wave signatures associated with massive black hole binaries headed for coalescence. The candidate will also have an opportunity to collaborate with Prof. Shane Davis (University of Virginia), Dr. Yan-Fei Jiang (Flatiron Institute) and Prof. Pablo Laguna (CRA, Georgia Tech). Appointment terms: The initial appointment is for one year, renewable for up to two additional years contingent upon satisfactory performance, mutual agreement, and availability of funds. The desired start date is as soon as possible and no later than September 1, 2020. Qualifications: A PhD in astronomy, physics, or a related discipline is required by the start of employment. Applicants with research interests in and / or experience in multi-messenger astrophysics, magnetohydrodynamic simulations, modeling of accretion and radiative processes, computational astrophysics and relativity are particularly encouraged to apply. Applications from women and groups traditionally underrepresented in astrophysics are strongly encouraged. Application instructions: Applicants should submit a single PDF document including a cover letter, CV, publication list, and research statement (no longer than 3 pages) to Prof. Tamara Bogdanovic (tamarab[AT]gatech.edu) They should arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to the same email address. Screening of applications will begin on December 15, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled. Included benefits: The position includes a competitive salary, benefits, research and travel funds, and access to supercomputing facilities. For more information about the Georgia Tech benefits package and resources see http://www.ohr.gatech.edu/benefits. Georgia Tech is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The city of Atlanta: CRA is situated at the heart of the Georgia Tech campus in Midtown Atlanta. Atlanta is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the United States and one of the nation's most cosmopolitan cities. Thanks to its major international airport, it has excellent connections with many cities in the world. Atlanta enjoys a relatively mild (subtropical) climate, is surrounded by rolling hills and has dense tree coverage earning it the nickname of "the city in a forest." More information can be found here https://postdocs.gatech.edu/new-postdocs/welcome-to-atlanta-0. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. PhD position in gravitational waves and cosmology at Nikhef, Amsterdam, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16532 Deadline: 2020-01-15 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.nikhef.nl/jobs/vacatures/ Contact: vdbroeck[AT]nikhef.nl The gravitational physics division at Nikhef, the National Institute for Subatomic Physics in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, invites applications for a PhD studentship at the University of Amsterdam in gravitational waves, with an emphasis on using signals from coalescing binary objects (neutron stars and/or black holes) as "standard sirens" for cosmological measurements. The successful candidate will work with the groups of Prof. Dr. C. Van Den Broeck (Nikhef and Utrecht University), and of Dr. S. Nissanke (Nikhef and University of Amsterdam). The gravitational physics division at Nikhef (led by Prof. F. Linde) has close ties with gravitational wave researchers at universities and institutes across the Netherlands, which apart from instrumentalists includes astronomers, astrophysicists, and theorists, such as Baumann, Bertone, Caudill, Groot, Hinderer, Jonker, Levan, Moesta, and Nelemans. There is also vibrant collaboration with individuals and groups around the world. For more information and an application form, see the link provided. Please be prepared to upload a cover letter, research statement, and curriculum vitae. Also, please separately arrange for least one reference who is willing to send a letter of recommendation on your behalf. The deadline for full consideration is 15 January 2020, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Further information can be obtained from Prof. Dr. C. Van Den Broeck (vdbroeck[AT]nikhef.nl) or Dr. S.M. Nissanke (samaya.nissanke[AT]uva.nl) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Postdoc positions in Relativity and Gravitation at the University of Cambridge, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/11/11/postdoc-positions-in-relativ… Deadline: 2019-12-11 Location: Cambridge, UK Additional Information: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/23792/ Contact: LE21227[AT]maths.cam.ac.uk Applications are invited for up to three Postdoctoral Research Associate positions in the Relativity and Gravitation Group and the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology within Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics. Up to three positions may be offered, depending on the availability of funding, for up to three years. The theoretical and computational projects of direct relevance for these posts include: advancing observational tests of inflationary predictions from large-scale structure and the CMB, especially higher-order correlators and their estimation; studying cosmological correlators generated in the primordial universe, the general rules and symmetries they must obey; developing methods for testing General Relativity using gravitational waves with a focus on using effective field theory to describe possible deviations from GR; modelling of compact binary systems involving scalar and vector fields with the goal of identifying gravitational wave signatures that distinguish these from vacuum black-hole binaries. The successful candidates will work with academic staff (Barrow, Challinor, Dafermos, Davis, Fergusson, Gibbons, Pajer, Reall, Santos, Shellard, Sherwin and Sperhake) and research staff. There are close links with the HEP group in DAMTP and the Kavli Institute for Cosmology. The positions are expected to be available from 1 April 2020, but the start date is flexible and can be delayed until October 2020. Applicants should have, or be about to obtain, a PhD in a relevant area of theoretical physics, and have an established track record of original research and experience of working in collaboration. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Physics, Kyoto, Japan ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16573 Deadline: 2020-01-14 Location: Kyoto, Japan Additional Information: https://www.yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/news/n313?lang=en-GB Contact: shinji.mukohyama[AT]yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp A post-doctoral position starting April 2020 is available for a suitably qualified individual to work in the Astrophysics and Cosmology Group at Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics, Kyoto University. For the members and activity of the group, please refer to the webpage: https://www.yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en-GB/contents/labs/astro . The position is funded by MEXT KAKENHI Grant Number 17H06359 "New developments of gravity theory research in gravitational wave physics/astronomy" (PI: Shinji Mukohyama). The monthly salary will be approximately 362,000 yen. A small amount of research grant will be provided. Depending on research experience, the title of research assistant professor may be granted. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent by the time of the appointment. The appointment will begin on April 1, 2020 or later, and end on March 31, 2022. The applicant should submit the following documents in PDF format by email to Shinji Mukohyama with the subject line "Postdoc application", by January 14, 2019: (1) CV (2) publication list (mark up to 3 main papers with *) (3) expected arrival date in YITP (4) past research (5) research plan (6) contact details of two references +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. Postdoctoral position in Gravity, Quantum Geometry and Field Theory, Okinawa, Japan ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/11/15/postdoctoral-position-in-gra… Deadline: 2019-12-21 Location: Okinawa, Japan Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/15506 Contact: qgqft.oist[AT]gmail.com Applications are invited for a 2-year postdoc position in the Gravity, Quantum Geometry and Field Theory group (Principal Investigator: Reiko Toriumi) at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University, Japan, starting in the Fall of 2020. The successful applicant will work in the group lead by Prof. Reiko Toriumi. Responsibilities 1. The candidate is expected to actively contribute to the research program of Gravity, Quantum Geometry and Field Theory group including meetings and seminars, and to mentor student research. 2. The candidate must have a clear research plan, and be able to achieve research objectives. 3. The candidate is expected to be in residence for the time of appointment. Support for conference and collaboration travel/host is provided. Qualifications 1. Applicants are required to have completed Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics and/or Mathematics by the time of appointment and have a background in quantum gravity, quantum field theory, random geometry or related areas. 2. We are looking for a self-motivated, responsible, and respectful researcher. 3. Demonstrates excellent oral and written English. Term Full-time, fixed term appointment for 2 years, starting Fall 2020. There may be an opportunity to renew it. Compensation The salary is internationally competitive and complemented by allowances as below. Benefits 1. Relocation, housing and commuting allowances in addition to the salary. 2. Annual paid leave (10 days for the first year and 20 days for the second year) and summer holidays (7 days) 3. Health insurance, welfare pension insurance, and worker's accident compensation insurance. Application documents in pdf (in English) 1. Cover letter 2. Research statement (includes future research plan) 3. CV including publication list 4. Three reference letters to be submitted through Academic Jobs Online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/15506 The application materials 1, 2, and 3 should be compiled in one single pdf file and should be sent to qgqft.oist[AT]gmail.com. Please submit only the reference letters through Academic Jobs Online. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Reiko Toriumi at qgqft.oist[AT]gmail.com Application deadline The review of the applications will start on December 21st 2019, and will continue until the positions are filled. The applications received by December 21st 2019 are guaranteed full consideration. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. Postdoctoral research position in distributed computing for gravitational wave astronomy, Amsterdam, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16588 Deadline: 2019-12-18 Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.nikhef.nl/en/vacancies/ Contact: S.Caudill[AT]nikhef.nl Nikhef is the national institute for subatomic physics in The Netherlands. At Nikhef, approximately 175 physicists and 75 technical staff members work together on theoretical and experimental research in the fields of particle- and astroparticle physics. Nikhef includes a collaboration between 6 major Dutch universities and the Nikhef research institute. The position The gravitational physics division at Nikhef invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in gravitational wave astronomy, with emphasis on high-throughput distributed computing for gravitational wave searches. The successful candidate will work with Dr. Sarah Caudill and Dr. Roel Aaij. The data analysis effort at Nikhef currently involves 3 senior scientists (Dr. Sarah Caudill, Dr. Chris Van Den Broeck, Dr. Samaya Nissanke), 3 postdocs, and 3 PhD students; the group will expand significantly in the next few years. The Physics Data Processing department consists of two senior researchers (Dr. Jeff Templon and Dr. David Groep) and a staff scientist (Dr. Roel Aaij) who, together with 9 computing professionals, carry out the R & D program and operate Nikhef's distributed computing facility. The gravitational physics division at Nikhef is a member of the Virgo Collaboration and collaborates with astronomers, astrophysicists, theorists, and instrumentalists across the Netherlands. There is also vibrant collaboration with individuals and groups around the world. Requirements A PhD in physics or a degree in computing or a closely related field is a prerequisite for the position; candidates who are close to finishing their degrees are also encouraged to apply. Experience working across physics research and distributed computing disciplines will be considered a strong advantage. Offer The candidate will be employed by the NWO-I-foundation for a period of two years with a possible extension of one year and will obtain the status of postdoctoral researcher. He/she will receive a competitive salary. The conditions of employment are excellent and include extra month's salary payment in May and December. The conditions of employment of the NWO-I foundation can be found at the NWO-I website: https://www.nwo-i.nl/en/personnel/personnel-information/ Information and application Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply by clicking the 'Apply Now' button after finding the position on our vacancy page: https://www.nikhef.nl/en/vacancies/. Please be prepared to upload a cover letter, research statement and curriculum vitae. Also, please have the email addresses ready of at least three references who are willing to send a letter of recommendation on your behalf. The deadline for full consideration is December 18, 2019, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Further information can be obtained from Dr. S. Caudill (S.Caudill[AT]nikhef.nl) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12. Postdoc positions in Multi-Messenger Modelling of GW+EM sources, Stockholm, Sweden ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16592 Deadline: 2020-01-15 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Additional Information: http://compact-merger.astro.su.se/jobs.html Contact: stephan.rosswog[AT]astro.su.se Within the Oskar Klein Centre for Cosmoparticle Physics a strong research environment has recently been established that focuses on the study of the electromagnetic signals from mergers of compact objects, G.R.E.A.T., see www.great.cosmoparticle.com. Within the G.R.E.A.T. research environment we study the electromagnetic signals from mergers of compact objects, both from a theoretical and an observational perspective. This research environment benefits from very close connections between Physics and Astronomy, between scientist working on theoretical, computational and observational aspects and access to data (e.g. ZTF, ENGRAVE). Postdoc Positions Postdoctoral openings will be available for outstanding individuals to work on the multi-messenger aspects of sources that produce both gravitational and electromagnetic waves. Expertise in any relevant multi-messenger aspect are of interest, expertise in relativistic (magneto-)hydrodynamics, nucleosynthesis and/or radiative transfer is particularly welcome. Closing date for the application is January 15, 2020, but application reviewing will start as soon as applications come in, therefore early applications are encouraged. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.13. Faculty Positions in High Energy Astrophysics at Fudan University, Shanghai, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/11/19/faculty-positions-in-high-en… Deadline: 2020-03-31 Location: Shanghai, China Additional Information: https://www.fudan.edu.cn Contact: bambi[AT]fudan.edu.cn The Department of Physics at Fudan University (Shanghai, China) invites applications from outstanding candidates for tenure-track Associate Professor positions in high energy astrophysics (broadly defined). Applicants must have a Doctoral Degree in physics, astronomy, or related field and an outstanding research record. They are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and to supervise undergraduate and graduate students. Salary, start-up grant, and housing allowance are competitive at international level. Fudan University is one of the most prestigious and selective universities in China. The Department of Physics counts about 80 faculty members, over 400 undergraduate students, and over 300 graduate students. Applications are accepted at any time and will be considered until opening positions are filled. For positions starting in September 2020, applications should be submitted before March 2020. Applicants should submit standard application materials including full CV, research and teaching statements to Prof. Cosimo Bambi (email: bambi[AT]fudan.edu.cn). For inquiries, please contact Ms. E Xu (email: xue[AT]fudan.edu.cn). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.14. PhD positions in theory, instrumentation, observations, Prague, Czech Republic ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16605 Deadline: 2020-01-15 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Additional Information: http://physicsphd.cz/ Contact: physicsphd[AT]utf.mff.cuni.cz We are inviting applications for multiple 4-year PhD positions in Prague, Czech Republic, in the fields of Astronomy & Astrophysics, Astroparticle Physics, Cosmology, Theory of Gravity, and Mathematical Physics. The areas of research include theory, observation, and instrumentation. Some of the projects are part of large international collaborations (LSST, Pierre Auger, CTA, ASAS-SN). The list of available projects is at http://physicsphd.cz/. We will continue to update the website and add more projects until early December. PhD thesis research will be conducted at one of the participating institutions in Prague: Charles University (Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astronomical Institute), Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Astronomical Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences, and Institute of Mathematics of the Czech Academy of Sciences. The PhD degrees are awarded by Charles University. The positions are funded by individual grants (both national and EU, including ERC grants or equivalents) and institutional fellowships. The positions are open to candidates of any nationality. PhD students receive medical insurance with no or small co-pays, subsidized meals, possibility of staying in student dormitories, and free "Czech as foreign language" classes. There are no fees or tuition for PhD students. Prague remains cheaper than other comparable European cities while offering similar level of comforts and entertainments. For more information and application procedure, please see http://physicsphd.cz. The application deadline is January 15 2020 for positions beginning in the Fall semester of 2020. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.15. Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor in Mathematical Physics at Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/11/20/tenure-track-assistant-assoc… Deadline: 2020-01-01 Location: Nijmegen, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.ru.nl/english/working-at/vacature/details-vacature/?recid=10720… Contact: landsman[AT]math.ru.nl The Mathematics Department of Radboud University (Nijmegen, The Netherlands) is looking for a tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor in Mathematical General Relativity and Geometric Analysis. For the tenure track the initial employment is for six years. If the final review is positive the position will be converted to a permanent one. For candidates who are already further in their career a higher entry level is negotiable. We particularly encourage female applicants and applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. The Mathematics Department at Radboud University is part of the Institute for Mathematics, Astrophysics, and Particle Physics (IMAPP) in the Faculty of Science. This new position will strengthen IMAPP's increasing focus on gravity as a key research theme (ranging from its mathematical language and underpinning to the theoretical study of classical and quantum gravity to the imaging of black holes by the Event Horizon Telescope), as well as the Mathematics Department's focus on applied analysis, and geometry and topology. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.16. IFPU postodoctoral fellowships in Trieste, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/11/20/ifpu-postodoctoral-fellowshi… Deadline: 2019-12-12 Location: Trieste, Italy Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/15438 Contact: barausse[AT]sissa.it The Institute for Fundamental Physics of the Universe (IFPU, www.ifpu.it/) Trieste, Italy, invites applications for several postdoctoral research positions to start in the Fall of 2020. Available positions include: - Three positions - for two years, with a possible extension to a third year - for theoretical and phenomenological research in the areas supported by the Institute: astroparticle physics, astrophysical probes of fundamental interactions, early Universe, gravitational wave astrophysics, structures in the Universe, theory and phenomenology of gravity; - One additional position - for two years - in the area of gravitation theory [gr-qc], with focus on phenomenological aspects of black holes beyond general relativity; - Two additional positions - for two years - in the area of dark matter phenomenology and theory. IFPU is a newly born institute, having started its activities in the academic year 2018-2019. It is a joint initiative of International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA, www.sissa.it/ap/ and www.sissa.it/app/) the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), the National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF; Observatory of Trieste) and the National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN; Trieste Section). The Institute aims at hosting and promoting a vigorous and innovative multi-disciplinary research program focused on investigating the fundamental laws of Nature under a Cosmological and Astrophysical perspective. Postdocs at IFPU work in close connections with staff members from the supporting institutions - about 30 researches in total - and also benefit from the extended visitor and research programs the Institute is hosting. Applications, via Academic Jobs Online (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/15438) should include curriculum vitae, research statement, publication list and three reference letters. Review of applications will begin on December 12, 2019 and continue until the positions are filled. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.17. Postdoc position in Cosmology at the University of Malta ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/11/20/postdoc-position-in-cosmolog… Deadline: 2019-11-29 Location: Malta Additional Information: https://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/415925/FTRSOII-COSMOLOGY-… Contact: jackson.said[AT]um.edu.mt A postdoctoral position starting early next year has been made available for a suitably qualified individual to work in the Institute of Space Sciences and Astronomy (ISSA), University of Malta. The position is funded by COSMOLOGY@MALTA which is an internal grant to the ISSA by the University of Malta to study observational consequences of new cosmological models. The salary of the position is Eur 24,960, which will be complemented by travel funds. The appointment will begin early next year The main duties and responsibilities of the appointee will consist of: a. producing project deliverables within the time frames specified in the project description; b. carry out surveys of the modified gravity landscape against recent observational data; c. writing scientific conference papers related to the project, and presenting them at conferences; d. assisting in dissemination activities related to the project; and e. performing any other project-related tasks as instructed by the project coordinator. Candidates should submit their Letter of application, CV and copies of certificates to projects.hrmd[AT]um.edu.mt by Friday, 29th November 2019 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.18. Post Doctoral Positions in Quantum optics and precision sensing at The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/11/25/post-doctoral-positions-in-q… Deadline: 2020-01-05 Location: Canberra, Australia Additional Information: https://jobs.anu.edu.au/en/job/534246/postdoctoral-fellowresearch-fellow Contact: david.mcclelland[AT]anu.edu.au Classification: Academic Level A /B Salary package: $80,439 - $113,165 per annum plus 17% superannuation Term: Full time, Fixed term (2 years) with a possibility of extension - Flexible and family friendly role - On campus childcare facilities - Support network and mentoring program for early career academics Background: The ANU Node of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Gravitational-wave Discovery (OzGrav) conducts research on high precision laser interferometry for gravitational wave detection and other applications. The ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems (EQUS) aims to build sophisticated quantum machines to harness the quantum world for practical applications. OzGrav -ANU and EQUS-ANU reside within the Department of Quantum Science at the Research School of Physics, a dynamic group researching applications of quantum and optical technologies in a range of different areas. It co-hosts three ARC Centres of Excellence, an innovations hub that supports start-up companies, and several other major projects. The Position: We are seeking to appoint multiple experimental physicists to work on optical instrumentation. The successful candidates should have a PhD or equivalent in physics or a related discipline and a background in optical physics, electro-optics, quantum optics, control systems and low noise electronics. The Australian National University is a world-leading institution and provides a range of lifestyle, financial and non-financial rewards and programs to support staff in maintaining a healthy work/life balance whilst encouraging success in reaching their full career potential. To see what the Science at ANU community is like, we invite you to follow us on social media at http://www.instagram.com/anu_science/ and https://www.facebook.com/ScienceANU/. For more information and to apply, please visit https://www.anu.edu.au/jobs. CLOSING DATE: JANUARY 5th, 2020. If you wish to discuss the position after obtaining the selection documentation, please contact: Professor David McClelland, phone (02) 6125 9888, e-mail david.mcclelland[AT]anu.edu.au. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.19. Postdoctoral position in numerical relativity at the University of New Hampshire ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16647 Deadline: Location: Tempe, AZ, USA Additional Information: https://bigbangasu2020.events.asu.edu Contact: levon[AT]sfu.ca  The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of New Hampshire invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The successful candidate will work within our numerical relativity program, in collaboration with Prof. Francois Foucart's research group. Our numerical relativity group focuses on the study of merging black holes and neutron stars, and on the modeling of the gravitational wave, electromagnetic, and neutrino signals that they produce. The UNH numerical relativity group is a member of the Simulating Extreme Spacetime (SxS) collaboration.��   This position will focus in part on studies of neutrino physics and nuclear astrophysics in merger simulations, and/or on the development of improved numerical methods for merger simulations. The successful candidate will also be encouraged to work on research projects in the broader areas of numerical relativity and relativistic astrophysics. The proposed starting date for this position is September 1, 2020 (different starting dates are however negotiable). This is a one year appointment that can be renewed for up to two additional years contingent upon available funding and satisfactory performance.   Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, summary of relevant research experience, and cover letter with their application. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted through the <a href="https://info.aps.org/e/640833/postings-34508/9jnpx/192454015?h=S4nZN6cn6EKe…" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">application website</a>. The position will remain open until filled. Applications will be considered immediately upon arrival and should be sent no later than January 15, 2020 for full consideration. Inquiries regarding this position may be sent to Prof. Foucart (<a href="mailto:francois.foucart@unh.edu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">francois.foucart(a)unh.edu</a>).   The University of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran's status, physical or mental disability, or marital status. Candidates of all genders and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.  +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.20. Postodoctoral positions in Quantum Gravity and Quantum Cosmology, Beijing, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16650 Deadline: 2020-03-01 Location: Beijing, China Additional Information: http://physics.bnu.edu.cn/application/research/gravity/index.html Contact: mayg[AT]bnu.edu.cn The Center for Relativity and Gravitation at Beijing Normal University has one or two post-doctoral positions opening from September 2020 in the areas of quantum gravity and quantum cosmology. Successful candidates will work with Yongge Ma. The positions include competitive salary depending on the qualifications of the applicants. The appointment will be for two years. The gravity group consists of Sijie Gao, Wenbiao Liu, Yongge Ma, Hongbao Zhang, and Bin Zhou. In addition, the retired professors Canbin Liang, Zheng Zhao and Jianyang Zhu join the academic activities frequently, and Abhay Ashtekar, Jerzy Lewandowski, Carlo Rovelli and Thomas Thiemann held visiting professorships at the Institute. The areas of research in the group concern loop quantum gravity, black hole physics, general relativity, de Sitter spacetime, higher dimensional gravity and cosmology, 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 (one from the PhD advisor of the applicant) sent directly to Yongge Ma by: mayg[AT]bnu.edu.cn, yonggema[AT]yahoo.com The deadline for receipt of all application material is March 1st, 2020. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.21. Postdoc position in theoretical physics at the University of Tartu, Estonia ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/11/28/postdoc-position-in-theoreti… Deadline: 2020-01-06 Location: Tartu, Estonia Additional Information: http://hexagon.fi.tartu.ee/~jobs/ Contact: geomgrav[AT]ut.ee The Laboratory of Theoretical Physics at the Institute of Physics of the University of Tartu, Estonia is looking for candidates to apply for a 2-year postdoctoral position. The research focus lies on: - mathematical foundations of gravity, - modifications to the geometry of spacetime, - gravity theories based on Finsler, Cartan, Weizenboeck or Riemann-Cartan geometry, - gravity theories including multiple metrics, - gravity theories including torsion, - (multi-)scalar-tensor and related gravity theories, - phenomenology of modified gravity, including gravitational waves, black holes, galaxies, - cosmological aspects of modified gravity, - relativistic quantum information, aiming at including gravity by employing quantum field theory on curved spacetime, - nonlocality in quantum field theories, - effective approaches for heavy quark physics. The position depends on external funding and the applications will be processed in two stages. In the first stage, all applications will be reviewed by the Laboratory of Theoretical Physics at the University of Tartu. Then the selected candidates and the University of Tartu will apply for funding. The final decision on the funding will be made by the respective agencies. The position will be held in conjunction with the Estonian centre of excellence in research "The Dark Side of the Universe" (TK133) and the grant "Gauge gravity: unification, extensions and phenomenology" (PRG356), as well as aligned with the COST Actions "Cosmology and Astrophysics Network for Theoretical Advances and Training Actions" (CANTATA) and "Quantum Gravity Phenomenology in the multi-messenger approach" (QGMM). The postdoctoral grant amounts to 51000 EUR per year (40800 EUR direct research costs and 10200 EUR overhead for the host institution). Applicants must have a PhD degree or equivalent, awarded not earlier than 01 February 2015, and not later than 31 August 2020. Applications for the postdoctoral position must include: - curriculum vitae, - diploma of PhD degree or equivalent, - research proposal of up to five pages, - list of publications, - two letters of recommendation (to be sent separately). The deadline for the postdoctoral application is Monday, 06 January 2020, 05:59 GMT. All applications for the aforementioned position must be submitted electronically via the form on the linked homepage. All documents from the applicant, except for the recommendation letters, must be combined into a single PDF file of at most 8 MB size. The recommendation letters must be uploaded separately, and also in the PDF format. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.22. PhD position in Gravitational Wave Probes of Fundamental Physics, Amsterdam, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16654 Deadline: 2019-12-10 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.uva.nl/en/content/vacancies/2019/11/19-792-phd-position-in-grav… Contact: g.berton[AT]uva.nl We are seeking a PhD candidate who is interested in interdisciplinary research in gravitation and astroparticle physics. The successful candidate will in particular work on the implications of gravitational wave observations for fundamental physics and cosmology. What are you going to do? You are expected: * to be active in the fundamental research of our center of excellence in gravitation and astroparticle physics; * to contribute to develop a new line of research at the interface between dark matter, black holes and gravitational waves; * to contribute to publish the results in peer-reviewed academic journals; * to pursue, complete, and defend a PhD thesis within the appointed duration of four years; * to present the research results at international conferences and workshops; * to collaborate with other researchers at GRAPPA and Nikhef; * to assist in teaching activities. We will base our selection on your CV and application material as well as on the letters of recommendation. What do we require? * A MSc in Physics or Astronomy; * fluency in English, both written and spoken. Our offer A temporary contract for 38 hours per week for the duration of 4 years. (initial appointment will be for a period of 18 months and after satisfactory evaluation it can be extended for a total duration of 4 years) and should lead to a dissertation (PhD thesis). We will draft an educational plan that includes attendance of courses and (international) meetings. We also expect you to assist in teaching undergraduates and master students. The salary, depending on relevant experience before the beginning of the employment contract, will be EUR 2.325 to EUR 2.972 (scale P) gross per month, based on full-time employment (38 hours a week). These amounts are exclusive 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% end-of-year bonus. A favorable tax agreement, the '30% ruling', may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities is applicable. Are you curious about our extensive package of secondary employment benefits? Then find out more about working at the Faculty of Science (https://www.uva.nl/en/faculty/faculty-of-science/working-at-the-faculty/wor…) Questions? Do you have questions about this vacancy? Or do you want to know more about our organisation? Please contact: Prof. Gianfranco Bertone (g.bertone[AT]uva.nl) About the Faculty of Science The Faculty of Science has a student body of around 6,500, as well as 1,600 members of staff working in education, research or support services. Researchers and students at the Faculty of Science are fascinated by every aspect of how the world works, be it elementary particles, the birth of the universe or the functioning of the brain. GRAPPA, the center of excellence in Astroparticle Physics of the University of Amsterdam (UvA), is a joint effort between the Faculty's Institute of Physics (IoP) and the Anton Pannekoek Institute for Astronomy (API). It consists of faculty members with a strong interest in experimental and theoretical research into black holes, cosmic rays, neutrinos, dark matter, dark energy, early universe cosmology, and string theory. Several of GRAPPA's faculty members are also affiliated with Nikhef, the Dutch National Institute for Subatomic Physics, which is in close proximity to the UvA building. This position is part of the research programme 'Gravitational waves: a new road to fundamental physics, astrophysics, and cosmology', under the supervision of Profs. Gianfranco Bertone and Daniel Baumann. Job application The UvA is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritise diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We value a spirit of enquiry and perseverance, provide the space to keep asking questions, and promote a culture of curiosity and creativity. Do you recognize yourself in the job profile? Then we look forward to receiving your CV and cover letter by 10 december 2019. You may apply online by using the link below. Applications should include: * a cover letter; * a CV (including a list of publications); * the name and email address of two referees. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.23. Expression of Interest for Professor Position in Gravitational Astrophysics, Canberra, Australia ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/11/29/expression-of-interest-eoi-f… Deadline: 2020-01-12 Location: Canberra, Australia Additional Information: https://www.ozgrav.org/anu-professor.html Contact: sareh.rajabi[AT]anu.edu.au The Australian National University in Canberra, Australia, has recently established a new Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics (CGA), jointly supported by the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics and the Research School of Physics. The Centre encompasses all aspects of gravitational wave physics and astrophysics, including instrumentation, theory and data analysis, source follow-up and multi-messenger astronomy. It will bring together existing ANU researchers in these areas under one umbrella and expand the capability by making up to seven new tenure-track academic appointments across these research programs over the next year. The inaugural CGA Director is Professor David McClelland. We are now seeking Expressions of Interest for the key appointment of a Full Professor (Level E). It is the intention that the appointee will initially take on the role of Deputy Director, in the anticipation that they would become Director within the next five years. We are seeking an inspirational scientific leader with an equity agenda from any area of research covered by the Centre who can grow ANU's leadership across all areas of gravitational astrophysics. If you think you have the skills, vision and drive required to fill this role, please consider applying, regardless of your current level of appointment. The appointment comes with an attractive start-up package and the ability to help shape the future of the CGA through subsequent faculty hires. This is a continuing (tenured) position following the standard ANU six-month probation period. We are now seeking a 2-page Expression of Interest (EoI), along with a complete CV. EoIs will be accepted any time up to 12 January 2020. We anticipate advertising the position in mid-January 2020 with a closing date for applications in mid-February 2020. You are encouraged to contact Professor David McClelland (david.mcclelland[AT]anu.edu.au) for further information. Please email your expression of interest and CV to the CGA Administrator, Dr Sareh Rajabi (sareh.rajabi[AT]anu.edu.au), before the closing date. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Open Session of the Chalonge De Vega School, Paris, France ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/11/02/open-session-of-the-chalonge… Additional Information: https://chalonge-devega.fr/Programme2019.html Ecole Internationale d'Astrophysique Daniel Chalonge - Hector de Vega International School of Astrofundamental Physics Daniel Chalonge - Hector de Vega Open Session "Last Cosmic News, Highlights and Prospects" Thursday, November 28, 2019 - 2:15 pm at the House of Argentina, 27A blvd Jourdan, Cite' Internationale Universitaire of Paris, 75014 Paris In the Program: -The Cosmo-Physics at the Chalonge-de Vega School and the Nobel Prize of Physics 2019, by Professor Norma SANCHEZ, CNRS-OP-PSL-SU, Paris -News of the Cosmological Standard Model: Pre-inflation, H_0 and Dark Energy -LiteBIRD, Millimetron, CMB, "White Papers" .... -Road of new ideas and their associated language: Ideo-Semantics of Time in Cosmology, by Dr Helios JAIME, Paris Sorbonne. -The Cosmology in the work of Italo Calvino in Paris and " the circle of Oulipo", by Dr Alba ZANINI, INFN-Turin, president of Kores, with the special participation of Sara D'AMARIO actress and Francois-Xavier FRANTZ director scene. - "And that is not all ...." (quote from Henri Poincare). Continue on November 28th ... -Announcement and information: https://www.obspm.fr/ecole-internationale-d-4159.html -Poster and programme: https://chalonge-devega.fr/Programme2019.html Brochure and invitation: https://chalonge-devega.fr/invitation28novembre2019.pdf With compliments and kind regards Prof Dr Norma G. Sanchez and the Chalonge - de Vega School https://chalonge-devega.fr/ https://chalonge-devega.fr/HdeV.html https://chalonge-devega.fr/sanchez/ 2020: 30 pioneering years of the Chalonge-de Vega School: research, prospective, training and scientific culture at the forefront of cosmofundamental physics ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. GRG Topical Collection "Testing the Kerr spacetime with gravitational-wave and electromagnetic observations" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/11/13/grg-topical-collection-testi… Additional Information: https://www.springer.com/journal/10714/updates/17376440 We are please to inform you that the Topical Collection on "Testing the Kerr spacetime with gravitational-wave and electromagnetic observations", edited by Emanuele Berti, has been completed and is free-to-read until 11 December 2019. One of the Holy Grails of observational astronomy is to confirm the prediction that black holes in the Universe are described by the Kerr solution of Einstein's field equations of general relativity. This Topical Collection provides a status report of theoretical and experimental progress towards confirming the "Kerr paradigm" through X-ray astronomy, gravitational lensing, stellar tidal disruption events, superradiance, and gravitational-wave observations of black hole binary mergers. Berti, E.: Topical collection: Testing the Kerr spacetime with gravitational-wave and electromagnetic observations (EDITORIAL), Gen. Relativ. Gravit. 51(11), 140 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10714-019-2622-2 We hope that you will publish your next article in GRG and look forward to working with you soon! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. Giulio Rampa PhD Thesis Prize, Call for nominations, 2020 Edition ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/11/15/giulio-rampa-phd-thesis-priz… Additional Information: http://www-2.unipv.it/dottorati/scienzeetecnologie/fisica/n/web_PhD/index.p… Giulio Rampa PhD Thesis Prize for Outstanding Research in General Relativity and Gravitational Physics 2020 Edition Call for nominations A graduate of the University of Pavia, Giulio Rampa, in his short life, had a profound impact on his fellow students and the faculty of the Department of Physics of the University of Pavia. Following his Master in Physics, he soon entered The Graduate School at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics, (Albert Einstein Institute), Potsdam where he became deeply interested in general relativity. Known for his remarkable personality, as well as for his outstanding intellectual potential, Giulio Rampa's life is celebrated through this prize honouring an outstanding PhD Thesis in general relativity or gravitational physics. A monetary prize of 2,000 EUR will be awarded every two years to a graduate student for outstanding research on all aspects of general relativity or gravitational physics. The prize has been established in 2011, and is endowed under the terms of a donation from Nadia and Giorgio Rampa. Any PhD student who graduated in a University or research centre worldwide defending a PhD Thesis on all aspects of general relativity or gravitational physics between January 1st 2018 and December 31st 2019 is eligible to be nominated for this prize. The nominator should submit - preferably via email - all relevant material described below to the following address: Secretariat of The Rampa Prize Committee, c/o Department of Physics, Via Bassi 6, 27100 Pavia, Italy e-mail: rampa.prize[AT]pv.infn.it The candidature material should comprise: 1) a one-page abstract of the PhD Thesis; 2) a full copy of the PhD Thesis; 3) a letter of recommendation from the Thesis Advisor; 4) one or more letters of endorsement - possibly from the Thesis reader - substantiating the candidate's contributions; 5) a complete CV. All of the material should be submitted no later than March 31st, 2020. Self-nominations will not be accepted. The following criteria are reviewed when selecting the Giulio Rampa prize recipient: (i) Originality of Contribution; (ii) Breadth of Work; (iii) Publications; (iv) Quality of Nomination; (v) Quality of Endorsement. The recipients of the prize are to be selected by a committee of international experts whose resolution will be communicated to the winners by June the 30th, 2020. The prizes will be presented at the 24th edition of the "Italian Society for General Relativity and Gravitation (SIGRAV) Conference" to be held in September 2020. This is the biennial Conference of the Italian Society for General Relativity and Gravitation (SIGRAV) devoted to all aspects of gravitational physics. The Rampa Prize-winner will have the opportunity to present his/her work during a special session of the conference. The winner will also be announced during the annual Honours Ceremony during the Inauguration of the Graduate Studies Academic Year in Pavia, in December 2020. Previous Awardees: 2012 Thomas-Paul Hack 2014 David Radice 2016 not assigned 2018 Davide Gerosa, Jan Ostrowski ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Black holes and neutron stars in modified gravity, Meudon, France 1.2. PHAROS Conference 2020, Patras, Greece 1.3. Quantum Gravity and Quantum Geometry, Nijmegen, The Netherlands 1.4. Women in Mathematical Physics Workshop, Banff, Canada 1.5. Quantum Frontiers of Technology, Gebze, Turkey 1.6. Hot topics in Modern Cosmology - Spontaneous Workshop XIV, Cargese, France 1.7. Advances In Computational Relativity - ICERM@BROWN, Providence, RI, USA 1.8. 31st Chris Engelbrecht Summer School on Gravitational waves, Cape Town, South Africa 1.9. The Fourth Zeldovich meeting, Minsk, Belarus (2nd announcement) 1.10. SIGRAV International School 2020, Vietri sul Mare, Italy 1.11. XV Iberian Cosmology Meeting, Coimbra, Portugal 2. Jobs 2.1. Call for "La Caixa" postdoctoral fellowships at IGFAE, University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain 2.2. Faculty position on gravitational wave astronomy at the University of Glasgow (Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Reader), UK 2.3. Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Relativistic Astrophysics and Numerical Relativity at West Virginia University, USA 2.4. Post-doctoral position in Gravitational Wave Cosmology at UCLouvain, Belgium 2.5. Post-doctoral position in Gravitational Wave Instrumentation at UCLouvain, Belgium 2.6. Postdoctoral Research Associate Position in Gravitational Physics at the University of Virginia, USA 2.7. Postdoctoral position in gravitational wave theory at Nikhef, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2.8. Postdoctoral positions in Computational Relativistic Astrophysics division at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics at Potsdam, Germany 2.9. Four-year Postdoctoral Position in Scattering Amplitudes and Gravitational Waves at UCLA and the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics 2.10. Simons Postdoctoral Research Associate in Gravitation and Cosmology at Princeton University, USA 2.11. Postdoc position in Loop Quantum Gravity at LSU, Baton Rouge, USA 2.12. PhD fellowship in Gravitational-Wave Astronomy, Valencia, Spain 2.13. Postdoctoral position in gravitational wave data analysis at Utrecht University, The Netherlands 2.14. Postdoctoral Positions at Center for Gravitation and Cosmology 2.15. Postdoc Position at IAP in Primordial Cosmolog/Theoretical High-Energy Physics, Paris, France 2.16. Perimeter Postdoctoral Program and Gravitational Waves Initiative 2020, Waterloo, Canada 2.17. PhD position in gravitational wave data analysis at Nikhef, Amsterdam, The Netherlands 2.18. Postdoctoral positions in theoretical physics, Wuhan, China 2.19. Multiple short-term postdoc positions available, Providence, RI, USA 2.20. Postdoctoral positions in the CGCA at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA 2.21. Full Professor (W3) of Mathematical Physics, Tuebingen, Germany 2.22. Postdoc position in gravity/cosmology at USTC, Hefei, China 2.23. Postdoc position at APC on "Early-universe cosmological simulations", Paris, France 2.24. Postdocs: ERC CoG 'Precision Gravity from LHC to LISA', Hamburg, Germany 2.25. Four-year Postdoctoral Positions in Gravitational-Wave Theory and Astrophysics at Northwestern University and the MPI for Gravitational Physics, Potsdam 2.26. Postdoctoral Fellowship in Theoretical Astrophysics at Monash University, Melbourne, Australia 2.27. PhD position in theoretical gravitational physics and cosmology at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics, Hannover, Germany 3. News 3.1. Translation of Lobachevsky's papers on non-Euclidean geometry 3.2. SageMath 8.9 is out 3.3. Nominations for the 2020 IUPAP General Relativity and Gravitation Young Scientist Prize are now open 3.4. Texas Symposium: early-bird deadline extended 3.5. The Nineteenth Release of the Einstein Toolkit ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Black holes and neutron stars in modified gravity, Meudon, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/03/black-holes-and-neutron-star… Starting: 2019-11-18 to 2019-11-20 Location: Meudon, France Additional Information: https://indico.in2p3.fr/event/19676/ Contact: laura.bernard[AT]obspm.fr Thanks to the advent of gravitational wave astronomy (LIGO, Virgo, KAGRA, LISA), as well as to high-angular-resolution observations of black hole vicinity (EHT, VLTI/GRAVITY), new tests of gravity in the strong field regime are becoming available. They offer the potentiality to discriminate between general relativity and alternative theories (generically designed as modified gravity) that are currently developed, notably to address the issue of dark energy in cosmology. This workshop is devoted to the properties of compact objects (black holes, neutron stars, boson stars, etc.) in these theories and will allow ample time for discussions. Registration is free but we ask all participants to register on the workshop's webpage. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. PHAROS Conference 2020, Patras, Greece --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/04/pharos-conference-2020/ Starting: 2020-03-30 to 2020-04-03 Location: Patras, Greece Additional Information: https://indico.cern.ch/e/pharos2020 Contact: pharos2020[AT]upatras.gr Neutron stars are unique objects that manifest themselves across a wide range of multi-messenger signals: electromagnetic radiation from radio to gamma-rays, cosmic rays, neutrinos, and gravitational waves. Their extreme density, gravity and magnetic fields make them exceptional astrophysical laboratories for the exploration of nuclear physics, general relativity, and electromagnetism at extreme conditions that are impossible to achieve in terrestrial laboratories. The PHAROS Conference 2020 aims to bring together neutron star experts from the following thematic areas: - Dense matter: equations of state, superfluidity and superconductivity - Magnetic field formation, structure and evolution - Neutron star observations: from radio to gamma-rays - Neutron stars in the multimessenger era - Neutron stars in General Relativity - Magnetospheric high-energy emission - Population studies - Fast Radio Bursts Confirmed Invited Speakers - Mehmet Ali Alpar (Sabanci University) - Danai Antonopoulou (Polish Academy of Sciences) - Manisha Caleb (Jodrell Bank) - Benoit Cerutti (Grenoble University) - Nathalie Degenaar (University of Amsterdam) - Sam Lander (Polish Academy of Sciences) - Yuri Levin (Columbia University, Flatiron Institute) - Lina Levin Preston (Jodrell Bank) - Cole Miller (University of Maryland) - Albino Perego (University of Trento) - Alexander Potekhin (Ioffe, St Petersburg) - Laura Tolos (University of Frankfurt & ICE Barcelona) - Eleonora Troja (NASA Goddard) - Dave Tsang (University of Bath) - Anatoly Spitkovsky (Princeton University) - Daniele Vigano (University of the Balearic Islands) - Patrick Weltevrede (University of Manchester) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Quantum Gravity and Quantum Geometry, Nijmegen, The Netherlands --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16347 Starting: 2019-10-30 to 2019-11-01 Location: Nijmegen, The Netherlands Additional Information: http://www.noncommutativegeometry.nl/qgqg2019/ Contact: waltervs[AT]math.ru.nl Workshop in relation to the NWO Physics Vrije Programma Quantum gravity and the search for quantum spacetime. The goal is to bring together a range of researchers who are interested in theories of quantum gravity and quantum spacetime from a variety of angles, including asymptotic safety, causal dynamical triangulations, non-commutative and 'fuzzy' geometry, statistical/discrete formulations and tensor models, with the help of mathematical tools, renormalization group techniques, non-perturbative methods and computer simulations. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. Women in Mathematical Physics Workshop, Banff, Canada --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/17/women-in-mathematical-physic… Starting: 2020-09-20 to 2020-09-25 Location: Banff, Canada Additional Information: https://sites.google.com/site/womathphys/ Contact: cederbaum[AT]math.uni-tuebingen.de The Women in Mathematical Physics Workshop at Banff International Research Station will have multiple research groups. One of them is on the topic of "Mathematical relativity: static Lorentzian length spaces". It is led by Carla Cederbaum (Tuebingen University) and Melanie Graf (University of Washington). Women of all stages of careers are welcome (at least you should be already doing research towards a master thesis or a PhD). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Quantum Frontiers of Technology, Gebze, Turkey --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/18/quantum-frontiers-of-technol… Starting: 2019-11-08 to 2019-11-11 Location: Gebze, Turkey Additional Information: http://tbae.tubitak.gov.tr/en/haber/quantum-frontiers-technology Contact: tbae.iletisim[AT]tubitak.gov.tr TUBITAK - Research Institute for Fundamental Sciences International Workshop, November 8 - 11 2019, Gebze, TURKEY Over the last century, humankind has gained the ability not only to understand the realms of quantum, which go far beyond our everyday experience and imagination, but also to manipulate them. Nowadays, the growing power of this manipulation is paving the way for a new technological revolution where engineering and coherent control of specific quantum states can be harnessed to provide the greatest benefits for information processing, transmission, sensing and metrology. The goal of this workshop is to bring together world class experts and senior scientists, early career researchers and graduate students to discuss the latest developments in the area of quantum technologies, such as quantum communication, computation, simulation and measurement. Plenary Speakers * Winfried Hensinger (University of Sussex, UK) * Alexander Lvovsky (University of Oxford, UK) * Eugene S. Polzik (Neils Bohr Institute, Denmark) * Menno Poot (Munich Quantum Center, Germany) * Sergii Strelchuk (University of Cambridge, UK) Invited Speakers * Inanc Adagideli (Sabanci University) * Serkan Ates (IYTE) * Ceyhun Bulutay (Bilkent University) * Kadir Durak (Ozyegin University) * Zafer Gedik (Sabanci University) * Oguz Gulseren (Bilkent University) * Izgur Mustecaplioglu (Koc University) * Cengiz Onbasli (Koc University) Organizers: Hasan Mandal (President of TUBITAK), Alikram Nuhbalaoglu (TUBITAK TBAE) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. Hot topics in Modern Cosmology - Spontaneous Workshop XIV, Cargese, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/20/spontaneous-workshop-xiv/ Starting: 2020-05-03 to 2020-05-09 Location: Cargese, France Additional Information: http://www.cpt.univ-mrs.fr/~cosmo/SW_2020/index.php Contact: triay[AT]cpt.univ-mrs.fr Spontaneous Workshop brings together specialists in particle physics, astrophysics and theoretical physics at the Institute of Scientific Studies of Cargese to exchange recent knowledge on Cosmology. The goal is to stimulate debate for generating innovative ideas on emerging issues. With this in mind, the number of participants is limited to 30-40 and the workshop program is based on an optimal number of concise presentations, with a sufficient discussion space to facilitate interactions between participants. Postdoctoral and PhD students are encouraged to participate. SW14 topics includes: Baryogenesis and Leptogenesis - Primordial Universe - Inflation - Black Holes - Numerical Relativity - QFT in Curved Spacetime - CMB - Large Scale Structures - Gravitational Waves - Inhomogeneous Cosmology - Magnetic Fields in the Universe - Cosmic Antimatter -Cosmic Rays - Neutrino Cosmology - Dark Energy - Dark Matter - Modified Gravity +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. Advances In Computational Relativity - ICERM@BROWN, Providence, RI, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/21/advances-in-computational-re… Starting: 2020-09-09 to 2020-12-11 Location: Providence, RI, USA Additional Information: https://icerm.brown.edu/programs/sp-f20/ Contact: sfield[AT]umassd.edu We would like to invite you to a semester program at ICERM, Brown University in Providence titled "Advances in Computational Relativity". https://icerm.brown.edu/programs/sp-f20/ This semester program aims to foster cross-disciplinary collaborations involving mathematicians, statisticians and the relativity community with the goals of: (i) work towards solving some of the most pressing mathematical modeling, numerical simulation, and data analysis issues facing the gravitational wave community, (ii) fostering an environment for the deep collaboration and cross-pollination of ideas between mathematicians, statisticians, and the relativity community, (iii) creating new subfields within computational mathematics that focus on important, pressing issues related to gravitational waves. Although the program will run over the entire Fall 2020 semester with several researchers staying the semester at ICERM, you are welcome to participate at any convenient time for as long you can. In addition, there will be a week-long workshop once every month organized by topic. Dates and workshop titles appear below: 9/14: Workshop 1 (https://icerm.brown.edu/programs/sp-f20/w1/) "Advances and Challenges in Computational Relativity." (with a focus on gravitational waves from compact objects) 10/5: Workshop 2 (https://icerm.brown.edu/programs/sp-f20/w2/) "Mathematical and Computational Approaches for solving the source-free Einstein field equations." 10/26: Workshop 3 (https://icerm.brown.edu/programs/sp-f20/w3/) "Mathematical and Computational Approaches for the Einstein field equations with matter fields" 11/16: Workshop 4 (https://icerm.brown.edu/programs/sp-f20/w4/) "Statistical methods for the detection, classification, and inference of relativistic objects" ICERM has funding available to cover travel and accommodation for faculty, postdocs and students. Please apply using the link "Apply with Cube" at the program website. Please let Scott Field (sfield[AT]umassd.edu) or Gaurav Khanna (gkhanna[AT]umassd.edu) know if you have any questions about the program. Scientific Organizing Committee -- Stefanos Aretakis, UToronto Doug Arnold, UMN Manuela Campanelli, RIT Scott Field, UMass Dartmouth Jonathan Gair, AEI Jae-Hun Jung, SUNY Buffalo Gaurav Khanna, UMass Dartmouth Stephen Lau, UNM Steve Liebling, LIU Deirdre Shoemaker, GTech Jared Speck, Vanderbilt Saul Teukolsky, Cornell +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. 31st Chris Engelbrecht Summer School on Gravitational waves, Cape Town, South Africa --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16434 Starting: 2020-01-20 to 2020-01-29 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Additional Information: http://www.chrisengelbrecht2020.com/ Contact: chrisengelbrecht2020[AT]gmail.com Dear Colleagues, We would like to bring the following school on Gravitational Waves to your attention. Please share with your students and postdocs. 31st Chris Engelbrecht Summer School on Gravitational waves Cape Town, 20 January - 29 January 2020 www.chrisengelbrecht2020.com SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT The Cosmology and Gravity Group Group at the University of Cape Town is pleased to be hosting the 31st Chris Engebrecht Summer School. This specific Summer School is motivated by recent advances in the field of gravitational wave science. The lecturer series will cover a broad range of topics related to gravitational wave science, such as numerical simualtion of gravitational wave sources, gravitational waves in modified gravity, cosmology and the gravitational wave background. The school will take place from 20 January 2020 - 29 January 2020 at the university of Cape Town Confirmed Speakers (in alphabetical order) include Rituparno Goswami (UKZN) Lavinia Heisenberg (EHT Zurich) Denis Pollney (Rhodes University) Alicia Sintes (UIB LIGO collaboration) and more to be confirmed. There is limited funding to support students to attend the school. To qualify for financial support, please visitwww.chrisengelbrecht2020.com and fill out the registration form by 01 November 2019. Due to budgetary constraints, we would like to encourage Institutions and supervisors to financially support their students where possible. We look forward to seeing you in Cape Town, THE LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE (LOC): Alvaro de la Cruz Dombriz Peter K. S. Dunsby Julien Larena Bishop Mongwane Anne Marie Nzioki Chris Stevens +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.9. The Fourth Zeldovich meeting, Minsk, Belarus (2nd announcement) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/30/the-fourth-zeldovich-meeting… Starting: 2020-04-20 to 2020-04-24 Location: Minsk, Belarus Additional Information: http://www.icranet.org/zeldovich4 Contact: zeld4[AT]icranet.org This is the second announcement of the Fourth Zeldovich meeting to be held in Minsk, Belarus, from 20 to 24 of April 2020. Abstract submission started on 30 of October 2019. The deadline for abstract submissions is 1 of April 2020. It is our pleasure to announce the preliminary list of invited speakers: Abhay Ashtekar (Institute for Gravitation & the Cosmos, Penn State University, USA - TBC) Jens Chluba (Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics, University of Manchester, UK) Stefan Gillessen (Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics, Germany) Claus Laemmerzahl (ZARM, Germany) Vladimir Lipunov (Moscow State University, Russia) Felix Mirabel (CEA Saclay, France) Slava Mukhanov (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet Muenchen, Germany) Konstantin Postnov (Sternberg Astronomical Institute of the Moscow State University, Russia - TBC) Piero Rosati (University of Ferrara, Italy) Jorge Rueda (ICRANet, Italy) Remo Ruffini (ICRANet, Italy) Nikolay Shakura (Sternberg Astronomical Institute of the Moscow State University, Russia) Alexey Starobinsky (Landau institute for theoretical physics, RAS, Russia) Registration form: http://dbserver.icra.it:8080/meetings/registration_zeld4.htm Abstract submission form: https://uploader.icranet.org/zeld4/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.10. SIGRAV International School 2020, Vietri sul Mare, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16474 Starting: 2020-02-03 to 2020-02-07 Location: Vietri sul Mare, Italy Additional Information: https://agenda.infn.it/event/19488/overview Contact: fulvio.ricci[AT]uniroma1.it The SIGRAV International School 2020, organised by the Italian Society of General Relativity and Gravitation (SIGRAV), aims at providing robust and deep knowledge of General Relativity and its possible modifications, with particular attention to phenomenological consequences in astrophysics and in cosmology. The following courses will be offered: - General Relativity and its Modifications - Lecturer: Lavinia Heisenberg (ETH, Zurich) - Testing Gravity - Lecturer: Paolo Pani (Sapienza University of Rome) - Cosmology beyond General Relativity - Lecturer: Tessa Baker (Oxford University) - Cosmological Perturbation Theory and Structure Formation - Lecturer: Sabino Matarrese (University of Padova) For further informations see the school's web page +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.11. XV Iberian Cosmology Meeting, Coimbra, Portugal --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16476 Starting: 2020-04-06 to 2020-04-08 Location: Coimbra, Portugal Additional Information: https://ibericos2020.math.tecnico.ulisboa.pt Contact: ibericos2020[AT]math.tecnico.ulisboa.pt This is the 1st announcement for the XV Iberian Cosmology meeting, which will take place in Coimbra, Portugal, from the 6th to the 8th of April 2020. Registration is now open at: https://ibericos2020.math.tecnico.ulisboa.pt where you may also find more details about the meeting, as well as accommodation in Coimbra. These meetings aim to encourage interactions and collaborations between researchers working in cosmology and related areas in Portugal and Spain. Researchers working in other countries are also most welcome. Please feel free to send this announcement to other scientists that may be interested in attending. The meetings are informal and there is no registration fee. There are also no parallel sessions or posters, and blackboard talks are encouraged. All participants wishing to give a talk may submit a title and abstract when they register. The deadline for registration and abstract submission is March 6, 2020 and a preliminary program will appear on the webpage shortly after. Moreover, these meetings are not restricted to a single topic but are open to cosmologists in the broadest sense, from mathematical cosmology and theoretical particle physics to observational astrophysics. They are also designed to encourage the presentation of work in progress. We look forward to seeing you in Coimbra! The local organizing committee Alexandre Correia (Univ. Coimbra) Artur Alho (IST, Univ. Lisboa) Filipe Mena (IST, Univ. Lisboa) Joao Rosa (Univ. Aveiro) Nuno Peixinho (Univ. Coimbra) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Call for "La Caixa" postdoctoral fellowships at IGFAE, University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/02/call-for-la-caixa-postdoctor… Deadline: 2019-10-08 Location: Santiago de Compostela, Spain Additional Information: https://igfae.usc.es/igfae/job-offer/la-caixa-junior-leaders-igfae-postdoct… Contact: thomas.dent[AT]usc.es The "La Caixa" foundation has announced a call for postdoctoral fellowships for excellent researchers, of any nationality, who wish to continue their research career in Spain. They will be offered a three-year employment contract to conduct a research project at accredited centres with the Severo Ochoa or Maria de Maeztu excellence award. The IGFAE Gravitational Wave Astronomy group at Santiago de Compostela, as a Maria de Maeztu excellence centre, encourages and will support applications to this call. More information on the fellowship programme and application process are available at http://www.juniorleaderlacaixa.org/ , and on the host institute IGFAE at https://igfae.usc.es/igfae/ . The application deadline is 8 October (registration at https://www.lacaixafellowships.org is required for application). Contact thomas.dent[AT]usc.es or ricardojulio.rodriguez[AT]usc.es in case of questions. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Faculty position on gravitational wave astronomy at the University of Glasgow (Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Reader), UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16332 Deadline: 2019-10-29 Location: Glasgow, UK Additional Information: https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/BVS533/lecturer-senior-lecturer-or-reader Contact: ik.heng[AT]glasgow.ac.uk The School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Glasgow have an opening for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Reader with a research focus on gravitational wave astronomy. More details can be found by going to the external link and clicking 'Apply'. The closing date for applications is the 29th of October 2019. Successful applicants will be working with members of the Institute for Gravitational Research to tackle challenges in gravitational wave astronomy with ground-based and spacebourne observatories. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Relativistic Astrophysics and Numerical Relativity at West Virginia University, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/09/postdoctoral-fellow-in-compu… Deadline: 2019-12-15 Location: Morgantown, USA Additional Information: https://wvu.taleo.net/careersection/wvu_research/jobdetail.ftl?job=13139 Contact: zbetienne[AT]mail.wvu.edu The Department of Physics & Astronomy at West Virginia University is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the field of Computational Relativistic Astrophysics/Numerical Relativity. The successful candidate will: * Develop next-generation numerical relativity software. * Perform state-of-the-art simulations; analyze and visualize simulation data; and write scientific papers summarizing work. * Work with a multi-institution network of collaborators on a variety of next-generation numerical relativity projects such as: - Supercomputer simulations of magnetized binary neutron star mergers with IllinoisGRMHD (https://illinoisgrmhd.net) and realistic equations of state. - A volunteer-computing / public-outreach project called BlackHoles@Home (https://blackholesathome.net) which is aimed at unlocking the consumer-grade desktop computer as a core tool for numerical relativity simulations of black holes and black hole binaries. The preferred start date is August 15, 2020, though earlier start dates are acceptable. This position may be renewed in annualized increments for up to three years, contingent upon performance, need, and funding. The screening process will begin on December 15, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled. -={ Qualifications }=- * Ph.D. in Physics or a related field required. * Strong programming skills (C and Python, or closely related languages). * Experience in high-performance computing and large-scale data analysis. * Excellent ability to communicate research to both experts and non-experts. -={ Requirements }=- * Resume or CV * Cover letter * Three letters of recommendation West Virginia University Research Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Corporation values diversity among its employees and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Post-doctoral position in Gravitational Wave Cosmology at UCLouvain, Belgium ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/10/post-doctoral-position-in-gr… Deadline: 2020-01-15 Location: Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium Additional Information: https://cp3.irmp.ucl.ac.be/jobs/59 Contact: christophe.ringeval[AT]uclouvain.be The CURL group (https://curl.irmp.ucl.ac.be) at the IRMP Research Institute in Mathematics and Physics of the Universite' catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain) in Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium) has an opening for a post-doctoral research position in the field of gravitational wave cosmology starting fall 2020. Applicants with expertises in gravitational wave signatures of early universe physics, stochastic gravitational wave background, cosmic defects, primordial black holes, cosmic inflation, as well as data analysis for current and future gravitational wave interferometers, such as LIGO/Virgo and LISA, are particularly encouraged to apply. The appointment is available for two years, and could possibly be extended to 3 years depending on mutual satisfaction and available funding. The position is supported by a joint research program in gravitational wave physics between the CP3 center (https://cp3.phys.ucl.ac.be) and the CURL group (https://curl.irmp.ucl.ac.be) at UCLouvain and the STAR institute (https://www.star.uliege.be) at Universite' de Liege. Computing resources and support for travelling are excellent. Letters of application (including a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a brief statement of research interests) and at least two recommendation letters from senior scientists should be submitted on-line, by the 15th of January 2020, at the accompanying URL. For more information, please contact: christophe.ringeval[AT]uclouvain.be Cosmology, Universe and Relativity at Louvain Institute of Mathematics and Physics Louvain University 2, Chemin du Cyclotron 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve Belgium +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Post-doctoral position in Gravitational Wave Instrumentation at UCLouvain, Belgium ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/10/post-doctoral-position-in-gr… Deadline: 2020-01-15 Location: Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium Additional Information: https://cp3.irmp.ucl.ac.be/jobs/60 Contact: Giacomo.Bruno[AT]uclouvain.be The CP3 center (http://cp3.phys.ucl.ac.be/) at the IRMP Research Institute in Mathematics and Physics of the Universite' catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain) in Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium) has an opening for a post-doctoral research position on development and commissioning of instrumentation for gravitational wave detectors. The IRMP institute hosts, among others, research on fundamental interactions and cosmology equally strongly on the experimental and theoretical fronts. More than 100 physicists and mathematicians from all over the world currently work at the IRMP. Physicists of the IRMP have recently joined the Virgo Collaboration at the European Gravitational Observatory (EGO) and are launching a new research program in gravitational wave physics which includes important contributions to the Virgo detection and computing systems as well as to LIGO/Virgo data analysis and gravitational wave cosmology. The group will also participate in the construction of a research and development facility, funded by the EU through its Interreg Europe programme, aimed to prepare the construction of the Einstein Telescope project. The selected candidate is expected to take a leading role in current and future upgrade projects of the Virgo interferometer and to the activities related to the design and construction of the Einstein Telescope. The appointment is available for two years, and could possibly be extended to 3 years subject to mutual satisfaction and availability of funds. The position is supported by a joint research program in gravitational wave physics between the CP3 center (http://cp3.phys.ucl.ac.be/) and the CURL group (https://curl.group/) at UCLouvain and the STAR institute (https://www.star.uliege.be/) at Universite' de Liege. Computing resources and support for traveling are excellent. Applications including a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a brief statement of research interests and at least two recommendation letters from senior scientists should be submitted on-line, by the 15th of January 2020, at the accompanying URL. For more information, please, contact Giacomo Bruno (Giacomo.Bruno[AT]uclouvain.be ; tel: +32 (0)10 473215) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Postdoctoral Research Associate Position in Gravitational Physics at the University of Virginia, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/11/postdoctoral-research-associ… Deadline: 2019-12-01 Location: Charlottesville, VA, USA Additional Information: https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UVAJobs/job/Charlottesville-VA/Rese… Contact: david.nichols[AT]virginia.edu The gravity group in the Department of Physics at the University of Virginia invites applications for a postdoctoral research-associate position in gravitational physics. The successful applicant will work with Assistant Professor David Nichols and other members of the gravity group (Assistant Professor Kent Yagi, Research Associate Alex Saffer, and several graduate and undergraduate students). There will also be the opportunity to work with other members of the Department of Physics, the Department of Astronomy, and the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) with whom the gravity group collaborates. Research associates have access to the Rivanna cluster, the high-performance-computing system housed at the University of Virginia, which has 8000 cores. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in Physics, Astronomy, or a related field by the beginning of the appointment. It would be beneficial for candidates to have significant research experience in some aspect of gravitational physics (such as analytical or numerical relativity, gravitational-wave data analysis, multi-messenger astrophysics, or cosmology), which would be demonstrated, for example, by papers published and talks delivered on these subjects. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online at https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UVAJobs/job/Charlottesville-VA/Rese… and attach a one-page cover letter, a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and experience (at most three pages), and the contact information for three individuals who can provide professional reference letters. Please submit these attachments as PDF files and format them using at least 11pt font and 1-inch margins. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2019, but the position will remain open until filled. Starting date is flexible, but the anticipated start date is September 1, 2020. This is a one-year appointment; however, the appointment may be renewed for two additional one-year terms, contingent upon available funding and satisfactory performance. For questions about the position, please contact David Nichols, Assistant Professor, at david[dot]nichols{at}virginia[dot]edu. For questions about the application, please contact Rich Haverstrom, Faculty Search Advisor, at rkh6j{at}virginia.edu For more information on the benefits available to postdoctoral associates at UVA, visit https://postdoc.virginia.edu/ and https://hr.virginia.edu/benefits. Centrally located in Virginia, Charlottesville boasts a thriving intellectual community and cultural life, with easy access to recreational venues and convenient travel to Richmond, Washington D.C. and SAMSI, which combine to make UVa a most desirable place to live and work. For more information about UVA and the area, please visit http://uvacharge.virginia.edu/guide.html. The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System and the University Physician's Group are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. Postdoctoral position in gravitational wave theory at Nikhef, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16360 Deadline: 2019-11-22 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.nikhef.nl/jobs/vacatures/ Contact: vdbroeck[AT]nikhef.nl The gravitational physics division at Nikhef, the National Institute for Subatomic Physics in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in gravitational wave theory, with an emphasis on the numerical and analytical modeling of binary neutron star and neutron star-black hole coalescences. The successful candidate will be part of the team of data analysts and phenomenologists led by Prof. Dr. C. Van Den Broeck and Dr. S. Caudill, which currently consists of 4 postdocs and 4 PhD students and will grow substantially over the next year. In addition, the gravitational physics division at Nikhef (led by Prof. F. Linde) has close ties with gravitational wave researchers at universities and institutes across the Netherlands, which apart from instrumentalists includes astronomers, astrophysicists, and theorists, such as Baumann, Bertone, Groot, Hinderer, Jonker, Levan, Moesta, Nelemans, and Nissanke. There is also vibrant collaboration with individuals and groups around the world. The position is initially for two years and extendable by a third year. When applying, please be prepared to upload a cover letter, publication list, and curriculum vitae including a brief description of your research interest. Also, please separately arrange for least three references who are willing to send a letter of recommendation on your behalf. The deadline for full consideration is 22 November 2019, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Further information can be obtained from Prof. Dr. C. Van Den Broeck (vdbroeck[AT]nikhef.nl). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Postdoctoral positions in Computational Relativistic Astrophysics division at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics at Potsdam, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16369 Deadline: 2019-12-09 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://www.aei.mpg.de/2306007/postdoctoral-positions-in-computational-rela… Contact: mshibata[AT]aei.mpg.de The "Computational Relativistic Astrophysics" division at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (the Albert Einstein Institute) in Potsdam led by Masaru Shibata (director) announces the opening of several postdoc appointments. The postdoctoral position will be available at different levels, depending on experience and seniority, and can last for different number of years. The "Computational Relativistic Astrophysics" division is currently composed of one group leader (Dr. Kenta Kiuchi), one senior scientist (Shinya Wanajo), and 8 junior researchers, and focuses on several research topics in theoretical astrophysics, computational astrophysics, and general relativity. The members in this division are working in the following topics: (i) numerical relativity with matter fields for a variety of relativistic phenomena like mergers of neutron-star binaries (binary neutron stars and black hole-neutron star binaries), long-term evolution of the merger remnants, stellar collapse to a black hole/neutron star, and long-term evolution of accretion disks around a black hole/neutron star. (ii) deriving accurate gravitational waves from neutron-star binaries by numerical relativity simulation for a variety of neutron-star equations of state. (iii) modeling electromagnetic counterparts (kilonovae, short gamma-ray bursts, radio flare, precursors, etc) associated with neutron-star mergers. (iv) nucleosynthesis calculation associated with neutron-star mergers and stellar collapse. (v) modeling gravitational waves emitted in the supernova explosion/proto neutron star evolution. (vi) studies for the formation processes of a variety of black holes (stellar-mass, intermediate-mass, and supermassive black holes) and for gravitational-wave and electromagnetic signals associated with the formation processes. (vii) Stellar evolution calculation. Researching other topics (even for non-relativistic/non-computational astrophysics) is also encouraged. The researchers in the "Computational Relativistic Astrophysics" division can use high-performance computers at Max Planck Computing and Data Facility (MPCDF: https://www.mpcdf.mpg.de) and several clusters (sakura and yamazaki) in this division. For more details, please visit https://www.aei.mpg.de/2306007/postdoctoral-positions-in-computational-rela… The deadline for full consideration is December 9th, 2019. The positions will be available from any time after April 2020. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Four-year Postdoctoral Position in Scattering Amplitudes and Gravitational Waves at UCLA and the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/15/four-year-postdoctoral-posit… Deadline: 2019-11-15 Location: Los Angeles, USA and Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/15104 Contact: andre.schirotzek[AT]aei.mpg.de We invite applications for a four-year postdoctoral position jointly between the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute, AEI) in Potsdam, and the University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA). The successful candidate will work to advance the understanding of the two-body problem in General Relativity, taking advantage of modern techniques in scattering amplitudes, effective field theory and the double-copy paradigm, to carry out calculations in post-Newtonian and post-Minkowskian approximations for binaries of compact objects, such as black holes and neutron stars. This program is timely and relevant to develop highly accurate waveform models to be used for gravitational-wave observations with the LIGO and Virgo detectors, and future experiments on the ground and in space. The postdoctoral position is funded at the AEI by the department "Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity", led by Alessandra Buonanno, and at the UCLA, by the "Mani L. Bhaumik Institute for Theoretical Physics", led by Zvi Bern. The successful applicant will reside at the AEI for the first 2 years, and at the UCLA for the last 2 years. Visits to the other institution are expected to maintain collaborations with researchers at both institutes throughout. In order to apply, please visit AcademicJobsOnline.org: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/15104 For the application submission you will be asked to upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications, a 2-page summary of past research achievements, and a 2-page research proposal. Applicants will need to indicate the names of three referees for recommendation letters. Referees will receive an email with instructions on how to upload their letters. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline for full consideration is November 15, 2019. The position is available as early as Summer 2020. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics and UCLA are equal opportunity employers, and are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. For further information please contact Dr. Andre Schirotzek: andre.schirotzek[AT]aei.mpg.de Note that a similar advertisement for the joint postdoctoral appointment appears on AcademicsJobsOnline.org under the UCLA institution. It is sufficient for candidates to submit the application only to one of the two institutions. Applications will be reviewed jointly at the AEI and UCLA. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. Simons Postdoctoral Research Associate in Gravitation and Cosmology at Princeton University, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16376 Deadline: 2019-12-01 Location: Princeton, NJ (USA) Additional Information: https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/13861 Contact: steinh[AT]princeton.edu The Physics Department at Princeton University expects to have a postdoctoral position for a candidate working at the interface between theoretical cosmology and general relativity, nominally starting September 1, 2020. The initial appointment will be for one year, renewable up to three years contingent on continued funding and satisfactory performance. A PhD in Physics, Astrophysics, Mathematics, or a related area is required. The postdoctoral fellow will be supported by a Simons Foundation targeted grant under the Initiative entitled New Directions in Gravitational Theory and Cosmology: Cosmological Bounces & Bouncing Cosmologies (see http://bouncingcosmology.com) The fellow will be part of an international collaboration pursuing a broad range of fundamental problems in cosmology and general relativity using a spectrum of techniques that include analytical and numerical relativity and field theory. Interested candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, which might include cosmology, general relativity or high energy physics, will be considered. Applications will begin to be reviewed on December 1, 2019. Under the link below, you may upload a recent CV, research statement and contact information for three referees who will be solicited to provide letters of support. For more information please contact Paul Steinhardt at steinh[AT]princeton.edu. Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is subject to the University's background check policy. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. Postdoc position in Loop Quantum Gravity at LSU, Baton Rouge, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/16/postdoc-position-in-loop-qua… Deadline: 2019-11-15 Location: Baton Rouge, USA Additional Information: https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU/job/LSU---Baton-Rouge/Postdoctoral-Re… Contact: psingh[AT]lsu.edu The Theoretical General Relativity Group at LSU expects to have, contingent on funding, an opening for a postdoctoral researcher working in loop quantum gravity/cosmology and related areas. The initial appointment will be for one year and the selected applicant is expected to be renewed for another one, subject to satisfactory progress and availability of funds. The postdoctoral researcher will perform research on loop quantum gravity applications in cosmology and black hole physics and related areas. The core relativity group at LSU consists of Ivan Agullo, Steve Brandt, Peter Diener, Jorge Pullin and Parampreet Singh, and several graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. In addition to that, LSU hosts a strong experimental gravity group with activity in the Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO), whose Livingston site is 30 miles away from Baton Rouge. LSU is also host to the Center for Computation & 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. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2019. For full advertisement and application instructions see https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU/job/LSU---Baton-Rouge/Postdoctoral-Re… For further information please contact Parampreet Singh psingh[AT]lsu.edu +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12. PhD fellowship in Gravitational-Wave Astronomy, Valencia, Spain ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16385 Deadline: 2019-11-07 Location: Valencia (Spain) Additional Information: https://sede.micinn.gob.es/ayudaspredoctorales/ Contact: j.antonio.font[AT]uv.es PhD fellowship in Gravitational-Wave Astronomy, Valencia, Spain The Relativistic Astrophysics Group at the University of Valencia (Spain) invites applications for a four-year PhD fellowship in the field of gravitational-wave astronomy. The fellowship is funded by the R&D project "Computational Relativistic Astrophysics" (PGC2018-095984-B-I00) supported by the Spanish R+D+i Plan under the program "Ayudas para contratos predoctorales para la formacion de doctores 2019". The Valencia group is one of the largest groups in Spain working on relativistic astrophysics, has strong connections with a number of gravity groups worldwide, and is part of the Virgo Collaboration. The successful applicant will carry out research in topics such as the modelling of gravitational-wave sources through numerical-relativity techniques (compact binaries, core-collapse supernovae, exotic compact objects), data analysis, and parameter estimation. Call details: Spanish: http://www.ciencia.gob.es/portal/site/MICINN/menuitem.dbc68b34d11ccbd5d52ff… English: http://www.ciencia.gob.es/portal/site/MICINN/menuitem.dbc68b34d11ccbd5d52ff… Candidate requirements and documentation: Applicants must be enrolled or admitted to a doctoral program for the 2019/2020 academic year at the time the application is submitted or will be at the time of the signature of the contract (around May 2020, max). Applications can be submitted from October 17 to November 7, 2019. They have to be submitted online at the website of the Spanish Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovacion y Universidades: https://sede.micinn.gob.es/ayudaspredoctorales/ Electronic signature of the application is mandatory for applicants residing in Spain. The following documents must be included in the online application: a) Copy of passport (only for non-Spanish citizens not living in Spain) b) Curriculum Vitae (either in Spanish or English) c) Academic degree certificate. It must list the qualifications obtained and the corresponding dates for all subjects. For certificates issued by foreign centers, it must also be stated which are the maximum and minimum qualifications within the corresponding evaluation system and what is the minimum qualification to pass. If the academic certification is issued in a language other than Spanish or English, it must be accompanied by the corresponding official translation into one of these two languages. d) Statement that no predoctoral training has been initiated with other grants from previous calls of the Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovacion y Universidades and of not being in possession of a PhD degree, issued by any Spanish or foreign university. e) Statement that the applicant has not been contracted as a PhD student for more than twelve months prior to the submission of his/her application. For further information, please contact Prof. Jose Antonio Font (j.antonio.font[AT]uv.es). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.13. Postdoctoral position in gravitational wave data analysis at Utrecht University, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16390 Deadline: 2019-11-29 Location: Utrecht, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://ssl1.peoplexs.com/Peoplexs22/CandidatesPortalNoLogin/Vacancy.cfm?Po… Contact: c.f.f.vandenbroeck[AT]uu.nl The Institute for Subatomic Physics at Utrecht University invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in gravitational wave data analysis and phenomenology, covering all aspects of strong-field gravity, with an emphasis on studying gravitational wave signals from coalescing binary neutron stars and black holes. This effort is led by Prof. Dr. C. Van Den Broeck; it currently involves 4 postdocs and 4 PhD students and will grow significantly over the coming year. Apart from collaboration within the Institute for Subatomic Physics, the gravitational waves team of Utrecht University has close ties with researchers at universities and institutes across the Netherlands, which apart from instrumentalists includes astronomers, astrophysicists, and theorists. There is also vibrant collaboration with individuals and groups around the world. The successful candidate will become a member of the Virgo Collaboration and have access to all data from the Advanced LIGO and Advanced Virgo interferometers. To apply, please upload your curriculum vitae, including a letter of motivation, using the link provided. Also, please separately arrange for least three references who are willing to send a letter of recommendation on your behalf. The deadline for full consideration is 29 November 2019, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Further information can be obtained from Prof. Dr. C. Van Den Broeck (c.f.f.vandenbroeck[AT]uu.nl). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.14. Postdoctoral Positions at Center for Gravitation and Cosmology ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/19/postdoctoral-positions-at-ce… Deadline: 2019-12-01 Location: Yangzhou, China Additional Information: http://www.cgc-yzu.cn/ Contact: ycong(a)yzu.edu.cn The Center for Gravitation and Cosmology of Yangzhou University, China, is seeking qualified and talented postdoctoral researchers in the field of gravitation (general relativity or modified theories of gravity) and/or its applications in astrophysics, cosmology, or high energy physics. Special considerations will be given to candidates with strong background in gravitational wave physics, 21cm cosmology, numerical relativity, and black hole physics. Strong candidates with background in other closely related fields, such as holography or quantum gravity, will also be considered. Applicants should have (or expected to obtain by starting date) a Ph.D. in the relevant fields to receive full considerations. We offer a 2 year contract starting from September 2020. Successful applicants are expected to collaborate with members of the center, but they are otherwise also free to pursue their own research interest. There is no teaching duty. The Center for Gravitation and Cosmology (CGC) is a young and vibrant research center founded in 2017 at Yangzhou University. Yangzhou is a scenic city with rich history in the Jiangsu Province of China, primarily known for its former major role in the salt trade. It is the Southern capital of China under Emperor Yang of Sui. It is believed that Marco Polo had served as a governer in Yangzhou around 1282-1287. CGC is an initiative of the BRICS-Association of Gravity and Cosmology (BRICS-AGAC), with support from the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa). CGC also initiates the United Center for Gravitational Wave Physics in China and participates the international BINGO collaboration on 21cm cosmology. Interested candidates should submit the following documents in a SINGLE PDF file to Prof. Yen Chin Ong at ycong[AT]yzu.edu.cn : (1) A full curriculum vitae. (2) A copy of PhD certificate (3) A publication list, with five most significant publications clearly highlighted. (4) A brief description of research interests, including future plans, not exceeding 2 pages. In addition, 2-3 recommendation letters should be arranged to be sent to the same E-mail address. Completed applications should be received no later than December 1, 2019. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.15. Postdoc Position at IAP in Primordial Cosmolog/Theoretical High-Energy Physics, Paris, France ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16405 Deadline: 2019-12-01 Location: Paris, France Additional Information: https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR7095-SEBREN-003/Default.aspx?lang=EN Contact: renaux[AT]iap.fr In connection with the ERC Starting Grant GEODESI (Principal Investigator: Sebastien Renaux-Petel), the Institut d'Astrophysique de Paris invites applications for one postdoctoral position in primordial cosmology and theoretical high-energy physics, to start indicatively in Fall 2020. An earlier starting date is welcome and negotiable. The position is for two years, with the possibility of a third year extension based on performance and availability of resources. Applicants must have a PhD by the time the contact starts. The main scientific objective of the project is to determine the theoretical and observational consequences of the geometrical destabilization of inflation, and more generally of geometry-induced effects on inflation. Applicants with interests in the field of primordial cosmology broadly defined are encouraged to apply, including high-energy physicists with a strong interest in cosmological aspects. Research themes of the group include for instance: inflation and curved field space, constraints on high-energy physics, stochastic inflation, lattice field theory simulations, (p)reheating, swampland conjectures, inflation and random matrix theory, primordial non-Gaussianities, primordial black holes etc. The IAP maintains a lively visitor program and hosts regular workshops and conferences throughout the year. The successful candidate will be immersed in an internationally visible research environment with rich intellectual and computational resources. The members of the theory group are interested in a wide range of topics, including cosmology, gravitational waves, modifications of gravity and astroparticles. More generally, IAP plays a central role in several observational programs (notably Planck and Euclid). Further information can be found on the IAP website: http://www.iap.fr/?langue=en The postdoctoral researcher will also benefit from the very large cosmology/astrophysics and theoretical physics communities in the Paris region. The salary is competitive, depending on experience, and includes French social security benefits. Additional generous funding is available for conferences, collaborations, personal equipment and publications . Applications consisting of a CV, cover letter, publication list, and a brief statement of research interests should be submitted into one pdf file through the website: https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR7095-SEBREN-003/Default.aspx?lang=EN before December 1st, 2019. Applicants should also arrange for 3 recommendation letters to be sent directly to iap.erc.2019[AT]gmail.com by this date. Late applications may be considered until the positions have been filled. For informal enquiries about the position please contact Sebastien Renaux-Petel (renaux[AT]iap.fr). Included Benefits: French national medical insurance, Maternity/Paternity leave, Lunch subsidies, Family supplement for children, Participation to public transport fees, Pension contributions. Note that the school is free in France for all children above 3. In addition, the IAP/CNRS and the Cite' Universitaire de Paris (https://access.ciup.fr/en/welcome-desk-paris/) can provide support for settling in Paris and for French lessons. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.16. Perimeter Postdoctoral Program and Gravitational Waves Initiative 2020, Waterloo, Canada ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16406 Deadline: 2019-11-01 Location: Waterloo, Canada Additional Information: https://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/about/careers/positions/perimeter-postdoc… Contact: hyang[AT]perimeterinstitute.ca Each year Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics invites applications for postdoctoral positions, including named fellowships, from new and recent PhDs working in fundamental theoretical physics. This year, Perimeter Institute is launching the Gravitational Waves Initiative. The goal of this initiative is to take advantage of the unique insights gravitational wave astronomy can provide into gravity, particle physics, cosmological large-scale structure, and transient astronomy across the electromagnetic spectrum. In tackling these fundamental issues, the Gravitational Waves Initiative brings together expertise in analytical and numerical approaches to studying the nonlinear regime of gravity, data analysis for gravitational wave observations, and connections to particle physics and cosmology. Candidates interested in joining this effort, especially those with a strong background in data analysis, are encouraged. Most postdoctoral positions are offered for a period of three years. You may also be eligible for a named four-year postdoctoral fellowship including the Jocelyn Bell Burnell, Stephen Hawking, and Chien-Shiung Wu fellowships. Senior five-year fellowships are also available. Fellowships may, in addition, be offered jointly between Perimeter and partner institutes and universities. Perimeter Institute is now accepting applications for the 2020/2021 academic year. The following information will be required to complete the application: Curriculum Vitae, Publications List, Research Statement, and Contact Information for three (3) referees. Applications are due November 1, 2019, while later application may also be considered. Perimeter Institute is a member of the Simons Observatory (SO), Event Horizon Telescope (EHT), and Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment (CHIME) collaborations. Perimeter Institute is committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2 persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Applicants who require special accommodation in order to complete their application/interview are encouraged to contact accessibility[AT]perimeterinstitute.ca for assistance. For more information, including the online application, see: https://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/about/careers/positions/perimeter-postdoc… +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.17. PhD position in gravitational wave data analysis at Nikhef, Amsterdam, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16415 Deadline: 2020-01-15 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.nikhef.nl/jobs/vacatures/ Contact: vdbroeck[AT]nikhef.nl The gravitational physics division at Nikhef, the National Institute for Subatomic Physics in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, invites applications for a PhD studentship in gravitational wave astrophysics, with an emphasis on data analysis of signals from binary neutron star and neutron star-black hole coalescences. The successful candidate will be part of the team of data analysts and phenomenologists led by Prof. Dr. C. Van Den Broeck and Dr. S. Caudill, which currently consists of 4 postdocs and 4 PhD students and will grow substantially over the next year. In addition, the gravitational physics division at Nikhef (led by Prof. F. Linde) has close ties with gravitational wave researchers at universities and institutes across the Netherlands, which apart from instrumentalists includes astronomers, astrophysicists, and theorists, such as Baumann, Bertone, Groot, Hinderer, Jonker, Levan, Moesta, Nelemans, and Nissanke. There is also vibrant collaboration with individuals and groups around the world. For more information and an application form, see the link provided. Please be prepared to upload a cover letter, publication list, and curriculum vitae including a brief description of your research interests. Also, please separately arrange for three references who are willing to send a letter of recommendation on your behalf. The deadline for full consideration is 15 January 2020, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Further information can be obtained from Prof. Dr. C. Van Den Broeck (vdbroeck[AT]nikhef.nl). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.18. Postdoctoral positions in theoretical physics, Wuhan, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16417 Deadline: 2020-03-01 Location: Wuhan, China Additional Information: http://english.phys.hust.edu.cn Contact: yggong[AT]mail.hust.edu.cn The Theoretical Group of School of Physics of Huazhong University of Science and Technology invites applications from outstanding candidates for several postdoctoral fellowships starting around September 2020 in the field of gravitational physics (including gravitational theory, gravitational waves, and cosmology), particle physics (including QCD theory and phenomenology, flavor physics, heavy ion collision, axion and dark matter), formal theoretic physics (including AdS/CFT correspondence, matrix model and quantum entanglement). The salary is competitive and negotiable. Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vita, a publication list, a brief statement of research interests and three letters of recommendation to yggong[AT]mail.hust.edu.cn. The letters of recommendation should be sent directly by the referees. The deadline for application is 1/March/2020. Huazhong University of Science and Technology is a major higher education institution located in the central city Wuhan of China. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.19. Multiple short-term postdoc positions available, Providence, RI, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16421 Deadline: 2020-01-04 Location: Providence, RI, USA Additional Information: https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/jobs/14009 Contact: gkhanna[AT]umassd.edu As part of a semester-long Fall 2020 program on "Advances in Computational Relativity" at ICERM, Brown University in Providence, multiple postdoc positions are available. Details appear below. Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship: ICERM has one opening for its 9-month appointment, commencing in September 2020. The Institute Postdoc will participate in the fall 2020 "Advances in Computational Relativity" semester program and remain as a researcher-in-residence during the spring 2021 semester. ICERM will match the Institute Postdoc with a faculty mentor for the entire academic year. The Institute Postdoc receives a nine-month salary of $60,000 with benefits, a $1,000 one-time taxable payment to offset travel costs, and up to $800 in reimbursable professional travel support. Semester Postdoctoral Fellowships: ICERM has five openings for its semester-long positions. These appointments are intended for those who would like to participate in the fall 2020 semester program: "Advances in Computational Relativity". ICERM will match Semester Postdocs with faculty mentors for the duration of the fall semester. ICERM Semester Postdocs receive a salary over four months of $30,000 with benefits, and a $1,000 one-time taxable payment to offset travel costs. Eligibility: applicants must have completed their Ph.D. within three years of the start of the appointment. The research statement must clearly indicate interest in the fall semester program, whether the application is for the Institute (9 month) or Semester (4 month) postdoctoral fellowship (or both), and how the applicant's research interests relate to the scientific goals of the "Advances in Computational Relativity" semester program topic. If applying for the Institute postdoc position, the research statement should also outline research plans for work to be done as "researcher-in-residence" during the spring 2021 semester. Documentation of completion of all requirements for a doctoral degree in mathematics or a related area by the start of the appointment is required. For full consideration, applicants must submit an AMS Standard Cover Sheet, cover letter, curriculum vitae (including publication list), research statement, and three letters of recommendation. Priority will be given to applications received before January 4, 2020. Please apply through the mathjobs link included. Brown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.20. Postdoctoral positions in the CGCA at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16422 Deadline: 2020-01-15 Location: Milwaukee, WI, USA Additional Information: https://cgca.uwm.edu/positions.html Contact: jolien[AT]uwm.edu The Leonard E. Parker Center for Gravitation, Cosmology, and Astrophysics (CGCA) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) invites applications for one or more postdoctoral research positions. The initial appointments are for one year, with renewal for a second (and, in most cases, a third) year contingent on continued funding and satisfactory performance. Applicants should have a PhD in physics, astrophysics, or a related field. The CGCA at UWM has active research efforts in astronomy, astrophysics, gravity, and cosmology, with membership in the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, the Zwicky Transient Facility, the GROWTH collaboration, the Murchison Widefield Array, and others. The CGCA also hosts the NANOGrav Physics Frontiers Center. The core group is comprised of 7 faculty (Brady, Chang, Creighton, Erb, Kaplan, Vigeland and Wiseman), 8 scientists, 9 postdocs, and 14 graduate students. Profs. Allen and Papa (now at the Albert Einstein Institute, AEI) maintain partial adjunct appointments at UWM, and emeritus faculty Friedman and Parker participate broadly in the academic life of the Center. We are recruiting one or more postdoctoral research associates across gravity, cosmology, astronomy and astrophysics to enhance the existing team and to strengthen our efforts in multi-messenger observations/theory. Applicants with backgrounds in gravitational-wave physics, astronomy/astrophysics, theoretical and/or numerical relativity, or cosmology are encouraged to apply. The positions include competitive salary and excellent fringe benefits. Some of these positions have an explicit education/outreach component. Thus, we strongly encourage applicants with a strong interest in education/outreach. Applicants should send a C.V., publication list, and a brief statement of their research interests by email to cgca-postdoc-applications[AT]uwm.edu. Please include a brief statement of your education/outreach experience and interests if you are interested in a position with an explicit education/outreach component. Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent by e-mail to the above address. Review of applications will begin on January 15th, 2020. Questions should also be sent to the above address. The University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.21. Full Professor (W3) of Mathematical Physics, Tuebingen, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16428 Deadline: 2019-12-13 Location: Tuebingen, Germany Additional Information: https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/university/job-advertisements/newsfullview-job-… Contact: career[AT]mnf.uni-tuebingen.de The Department of Mathematics of the Faculty of Science at Tuebingen University, Germany, invites applications for the position of Full Professor (W3) of Mathematical Physics. The position is due to commence on April 1, 2020. The successful candidate has a proven international record of outstanding research in the field of mathematical physics, preferably with reference to mathematical quantum theory and/or mathematical statistical physics. The applicant will be expected to teach a broad variety of classes in mathematical physics and some of these classes should be taught in English. The successful candidate will be expected to secure external grants and to collaborate on department projects with other institutions as well as to fulfill teaching obligations, especially in the Bachelor and Master programs, and also to participate in faculty governance. Required qualifications include a PhD or equivalent international degree and postdoctoral qualifications equivalent to the requirements for tenure. This includes evidence of teaching effectiveness. The University of Tuebingen is particularly interested in increasing the number of women in research and teaching and therefore strongly encourages women candidates to apply. In line with its internationalization agenda, the university welcomes applications from researchers outside Germany. Applications from equally qualified candidates with disabilities will be given preference. Applications with supporting documents (cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications and teaching experience, diplomas/certificates), a research statement including collaboration plans as well as a teaching statement, along with the completed application form (see external link) should be sent by e-mail as a single PDF-file (max. 10 MB) to the Dean of the Faculty of Science, University of Tuebingen, Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Rosenstiel (see email address) by December 13, 2019. Enquiries may be directed to this address. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.22. Postdoc position in gravity/cosmology at USTC, Hefei, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16436 Deadline: 2020-01-15 Location: Hefei, China Additional Information: http://staff.ustc.edu.cn/~zhoushy/index.html Contact: zhoushy[AT]ustc.edu.cn Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position at University of Science and Technology of China, expected to start in the autumn of 2020 or earlier. The University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) is a top university in China. The postdoctoral position is for 2 years and renewable for up to 3 additional years, contingent on funding and the postdoc's research performance. The successful candidate is expected primarily to work with Prof Shuang-Yong Zhou's group (http://staff.ustc.edu.cn/~zhoushy/index.html) The information about other faculty members of the theoretical physics group at USTC, Interdisciplinary Center for Theoretical Study, can be found at (http://icts.ustc.edu.cn/english/index.html) with research interests including string and formal theory, gravity, cosmology, field theory, scattering amplitudes, particle and nuclear physics, etc. The postdoc will also benefit from the research programs and funding opportunities of the newly established Peng Hengwu Center of Fundamental Theory at USTC, as well as interactions with the gravity/cosmology groups in the Astronomy Department of USTC. The annual salary of the position is from 170,000 to 250,000 CNY, depending on qualifications. Generous international travel funding will be provided, and the postdoc is also entitled to various university benefits, including social and health insurances, housing and childcare subsidies, etc. (With the housing subsidies, it costs less than 1000 CNY/month to rent a 1-bedroom apartment just outside the campus.) Exceptional candidates will be also considered for the Distinguished University Fellowship, which carries a salary top-up of 50,000 to 150,000 CNY per year. Candidates are invited to send their CV, publication list, a short statement of research interests and to arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to Prof Shuang-Yong Zhou (zhoushy[AT]ustc.edu.cn). For enquiries, also contact (zhoushy[AT]ustc.edu.cn). The position is open until filled, but full considerations will be given to applications submitted before January 15, 2020. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.23. Postdoc position at APC on "Early-universe cosmological simulations", Paris, France ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16441 Deadline: 2018-12-15 Location: Paris, France Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/15188 Contact: caprini[AT]apc.in2p3.fr POSTDOC POSITION at APC on "Opening new windows on the early universe with multi-messenger astronomy" Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position at the "Astroparticule et Cosmologie (APC)" Institute in Paris, France. The appointment is for two-years (starting date fall 2020), in the context of the ANR-funded project "Opening new windows on the early universe with multi-messenger astronomy" in collaboration with Moscow and Novosibirsk Universities. In particular, the project focuses on four observables: cosmic magnetic fields, stochastic gravitational wave backgrounds, cosmic rays and dark matter in the form of primordial black holes. The successful candidate (preferably less than 3 years after Ph.D.), will ideally have expertise on early-universe cosmological simulations, and will concentrate on studying the magnetic field and gravitational wave production at cosmological phase transitions, with the final aim of assessing their present-day observational signatures. She/He will join the APC theory group and work in close collaboration with Chiara Caprini, Andrii Neronov and Dmitri Semikoz (APC). The successful candidate will be able to join the LISA Consortium. A Ph.D. in physics or astrophysics is required, and a demonstrated ability to carry out independent research is expected. The salary will depend on the candidate's track record, following CNRS hiring rules. Enquiries about this position can be addressed to Dmitri Semikoz: dmitri.semikoz[AT]apc.univ-paris7.fr Candidates may apply at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/15188 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.24. Postdocs: ERC CoG 'Precision Gravity from LHC to LISA', Hamburg, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16443 Deadline: 2019-12-01 Location: Hamburg, Germany Additional Information: https://ias.desy.de/pls/apex/f?p=182:1:0: Contact: rafael.porto[AT]desy.de Postdocs (f/m/diverse) for ERC CoG "Precision Gravity from the LHC to LISA" The Astro-particle Physics division at DESY invites applications for several Postdoctoral Positions at DESY, Hamburg, funded by the ERC-consolidator grant "Precision Gravity: From the LHC to LISA". The appointments are two-year fixed-term positions starting in the fall of 2020, and they may be extended by one year depending on performance. Job Description: Implementation of the Effective Field Theory (EFT) approach to gravitational dynamics to compute the emission of Gravitational Waves (GW) from binary systems to fifth Post-Newtonian order. Develop new tools from the theory of scattering amplitudes to streamline the derivation of gravitational observables for the two-body problem in gravity. Use of 'GW Precision Data' to constrain the nature of the sources. Requirements: PhD in theoretical physics at the time of appointment, in an area related to: gravitational physics, Post-Newtonian theory. EFT approaches and/or the study of scattering amplitudes in gravity, broadly defined. Sufficient independence to manage their own academic research and associated activities. Applications can be submitted at the link below, by selecting the option 'Gravitational Waves' (Rafael Porto). The application should include a statement of research interests, CV, list of publications, as well as the names of three referees who will be asked to upload letters of recommendation. In case of technical problems, you may contact pd-app-desyt[AT]desy.de. The deadline for applications is 1 December, 2019. Salary and benefits are commensurate with those of public service organisations in Germany. Classification is based upon qualifications and assigned duties. Handicapped persons will be given preference to other equally qualified applicants. DESY operates flexible work schemes. DESY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women. Vacant positions at DESY are in general open to part-time- work. During each application procedure DESY will assess whether the post can be filled with part-time employees. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.25. Four-year Postdoctoral Positions in Gravitational-Wave Theory and Astrophysics at Northwestern University and the MPI for Gravitational Physics, Potsdam ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/28/four-year-postdoctoral-posit… Deadline: 2019-12-01 Location: Evanston, IL (USA) and Potsdam (Germany) Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/15205 Contact: andre.schirotzek[AT]aei.mpg.de We invite applications for a four-year postdoctoral position joint between CIERA (Northwestern University) in Evanston, IL and the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute, AEI) in Potsdam, Germany. Candidates working on any aspect of gravitational-wave theory, source modeling, astrophysics, astrophysical inference, and data analysis are encouraged to apply. It is highly recommended that applicants propose research that will leverage interactions between researchers at the two institutions. The successful appointee will benefit from close interactions with the internationally-leading expertise in astrophysics and astrophysical inference at CIERA and in gravitational-wave theory, source modeling and data analysis at the Max Planck Institute (MPI) for Gravitational Physics. At CIERA the successful candidate will be part of the group led by Vicky Kalogera, while at the the MPI will be part of the department "Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity", led by Alessandra Buonanno, both members of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and LISA Consortium. During the four-year appointment, the successful applicant will reside for two years in each of the two institutions. Visits to the other institution are expected to maintain collaborations with researchers at both institutes throughout. In order to apply, please visit AcademicJobsOnline.org: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/15205 For the application submission you will be asked to upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications, and a research statement consisting of a 2-page summary of past research achievements and a 2-page research proposal. Applicants will need to indicate the names of three referees for recommendation letters. Referees will receive an email with instructions on how to upload their letters. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline for full consideration is December 1, 2019. The position is available as early as Summer 2020. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. CIERA and the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics are an equal opportunity employer, and are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. For further information please contact Dr. Kari Frank: ciera-jobs(a)northwestern.edu and Dr. Andre Schirotzek: andre.schirotzek[AT]aei.mpg.de Note that a similar advertisement for the joint postdoctoral appointment appears on Academics Jobs Online under the Northwestern University. It is sufficient for candidates to submit the application only to one of the two institutions. Applications will be reviewed jointly at CIERA and the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.26. Postdoctoral Fellowship in Theoretical Astrophysics at Monash University, Melbourne, Australia ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/29/postdoctoral-fellowship-in-t… Deadline: 2019-11-30 Location: Melbourne, Australia Additional Information: http://careers.pageuppeople.com/513/cw/en/job/599943/research-fellow-theore… Contact: ilya.mandel[AT]monash.edu Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research fellowship in the group of Prof. Ilya Mandel at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. We have a dynamic group and welcome candidates with broad interests in theoretical astrophysics, including any of the following areas: - Gravitational-wave astrophysics and the astrophysical interpretation of exciting new data on binary neutron star and black hole mergers - Modelling massive stellar and binary evolution - The interpretation of high-energy astrophysical transients, including tidal disruption events and gamma ray bursts - Stellar dynamics - Astrostatistics Please see http://careers.pageuppeople.com/513/cw/en/job/599943/research-fellow-theore… for the full advertisement and application instructions. Applications should be submitted online via the above URL and should include a CV with a publication list and a statement of research interests. Applicants should also arrange for three reference letters to be sent directly to ilya.mandel[AT]monash.edu . The School of Physics and Astronomy at Monash University is strongly committed to improving the diversity of our staff and students, and promoting a culture of equity, fairness, respect and openness. Applications from female candidates are highly encouraged. The application deadline is 30 November, 2019. Successful candidates may start in September 2020, but the start date is flexible. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.27. PhD position in theoretical gravitational physics and cosmology at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics, Hannover, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16467 Deadline: 2020-01-15 Location: Hannover, Germany Additional Information: https://anna-ijjas.com/assets/pdfs/ijjas_phd.pdf Contact: anna.ijjas[AT]aei.mpg.de The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute, AEI) in Hannover, Germany, announces the opening of one PhD position in theoretical gravitational physics and cosmology, nominally starting as early as April 1, 2020. (A later start date is possible.) The successful candidate will pursue research in the recently established Lise Meitner Research Group "Gravitational Theory and Cosmology," led by Anna Ijjas. PhD theses may span topics ranging from mathematical relativity to theoretical and numerical cosmology. The PhD student will be associated with the joint AEI-Princeton Cosmology Initiative of the Simons Foundation and will participate in a wide range of activities (workshops, visits, seminars, journal clubs, special events) in Europe and the US. The successful applicant will enroll in the International Max Planck Research School on Gravitational Wave Astronomy and conduct their research at the AEI in Hannover, receiving their PhD degree from the Leibniz University Hannover. The expected duration of the PhD program is three years; it can be extended to four years in exceptional cases. Using the link below, applicants may upload a recent CV and a brief (1-page) research statement as a single pdf-file as well as the contact information for two referees who will be solicited to provide letters of support. (The research statement should describe past research experience and projects including publications, where applicable. No future research proposal is required.) Applicants are required to have a master's degree by the start of the PhD program. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The final deadline is Jan 15th, 2020. Please send all inquiries to Anna Ijjas at anna.ijjas[AT]aei.mpg.de The Max Planck Society is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Translation of Lobachevsky's papers on non-Euclidean geometry ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/03/translation-of-lobachevskys-… Additional Information: http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/mip/books/lobachevsky.html Nikolai I. Lobachevsky, The Foundations of Geometry: Works on Non-Euclidean Geometry (Minkowski Institute Press, Montreal 2019), 210 pages Description: Neither general relativity (which revealed that gravity is merely manifestation of the non-Euclidean geometry of spacetime) nor modern cosmology would have been possible without the almost simultaneous and independent discovery of non-Euclidean geometry in the 19th century by three great mathematicians - Nikolai Ivanovich Lobachevsky, Janos Bolyai and Carl Friedrich Gauss (whose ideas were later further developed by Georg Friedrich Bernhard Riemann). This volume contains three works by Lobachevsky on the foundations of geometry and non-Euclidean geometry: "Geometry", "Geometrical investigations on the theory of parallel lines" and "Pangeometry". It will be of interest not only to experts and students in mathematics, physics, history and philosophy of science, but also to anyone who is not intimidated by the magnitude of one of the greatest discoveries of our civilization and would attempt to follow (and learn from) Lobachevsky's line of thought, helpfully illustrated by over 130 figures, that led him to the discovery. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. SageMath 8.9 is out ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/06/sagemath-8-9-is-out/ Additional Information: https://sagemanifolds.obspm.fr/ SageMath 8.9 has just been released. It has new features regarding symbolic calculus on manifolds. In particular, some tutorials about vector calculus have been added and computations related to the extrinsic geometry of hypersurfaces have been improved. For more details, see https://sagemanifolds.obspm.fr/changelog.html SageMath is a Python-based free computer algebra system, with some differential geometry and tensor calculus capabilities implemented via the SageManifolds project (https://sagemanifolds.obspm.fr/) See https://sagemanifolds.obspm.fr/examples.html for examples of use, in particular in the context of general relativity. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. Nominations for the 2020 IUPAP General Relativity and Gravitation Young Scientist Prize are now open ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/28/nominations-for-the-2020-iup… Additional Information: http://www.isgrg.org/IUPAPprize.php The IUPAP Young Scientist Prizes 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 Prize can be for work in any area of relativity and gravitation, theoretical or experimental. On 1 February 2020, 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. The primary nominator MUST BE A MEMBER of the International Society on General Relativity and Gravitation. Writers of support letters and candidates need not be members. The nomination deadline is 1 Feb 2020. Additional details may be found at http://www.isgrg.org/IUPAPprize.php. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. Texas Symposium: early-bird deadline extended ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/29/texas-symposium-early-bird-d… Additional Information: http://texas2019.org/ 30th Texas Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics Sunday 15th to Friday 20th December 2019, Portsmouth, UK Early-bird payment deadline extended to Friday 8th November The Texas meetings have covered topics such as black holes, gravitational waves, neutron stars, cosmic rays, dark matter and the early Universe since the first symposium, held in Dallas in 1963. Following the tradition of previous meetings, the 2019 Symposium will cover a broad range of subjects in relativistic astrophysics. To register online go to http://texas2019.org/ Once the online registration form is completed please pay via the University of Portsmouth online store: https://onlinestore.port.ac.uk/conferences-and-events/technology/icg/30th-t… We look forward to seeing you in Portsmouth this December! Marco Bruni and David Wands on behalf of the Scientific and Local Organising Committees texas2019[AT]port.ac.uk ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.5. The Nineteenth Release of the Einstein Toolkit ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/30/the-nineteenth-release-of-th… Additional Information: https://einsteintoolkit.org/about/releases/ET_2019_10_announcement.html Release Announcement We are pleased to announce the nineteenth release (code name "Mayer") of the Einstein Toolkit, an open, community developed software infrastructure for relativistic astrophysics. The highlights of this release are: A new thorn has been added: * FishboneMoncriefID Also, for the first time, a new code has been added. * SelfForce-1D The ETK is embracing a new model of assigning credit: Until now, the 2012 Einstein Toolkit paper was the common way to cite the Einstein Toolkit (though we suggested citing the website itself). In this release, however, we will begin using https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3522086 to recognize the many contributers that have worked on the toolkit since that time. In principle, the Einstein Toolkit was always intended to be a collection of codes for exploring numerical relativity, not simply a collection of arrangements and thorns for the Cactus Framework. Going forward, SelfForce-1D will have regular releases using the same release tags as the Cactus-based codes, and will have a similar setup for the running of test-suites. While the new code will not download at the same time as the Cactus-based code, download instructions will appear in the same places. In addition, bug fixes accumulated since the previous release in March 2019 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 the spacetime evolution codes McLachlan and Lean, analysis codes to compute horizon characteristics and gravitational waves, the Carpet AMR infrastructure, and the relativistic magneto-hydrodynamics codes GRHydro and IllinoisGRMHD. For parts of the toolkit, the Cactus Framework is used as the underlying computational infrastructure providing large-scale parallelization, general computational components, and a model for collaborative, portable code development. The Einstein Toolkit uses a distributed software model 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 six 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 1550551/1550461/1550436/1550514 (Einstein Toolkit Community Integration and Data Exploration). The Einstein Toolkit contains about 400 regression test cases. On a large portion of the tested machines, almost all of these tests pass, using both MPI and OpenMP parallelization. The changes between this and the previous release include: Larger changes since last release * The Fishbone Moncrief Initial Data thorn (FishboneMoncriefID) thorn has been added to the WVUThorns arrangement - This thorn solves the equations originally posed by Fishbone & Moncrief, describing a non-self-gravitating equilibrium disk of matter orbiting a spinning black hole in standard (spherical) Kerr-Schild coordinates. When the disk is seeded with initially dynamically unimportant poloidal magnetic fields, dramatic magnetic instabilities occur during the subsequent evolution, launching ultrarelativistic jets. Thus the Fishbone-Moncrief solution provides a standard testbed for GRMHD accretion disk codes. - From a code perspective, FishboneMoncriefID is notable in that it is the first ETK thorn entirely written and documented within pedagogical Jupyter notebooks. In these notebooks, the Fishbone-Moncrief equations are converted from Einstein-like notation into optimized C code using NRPy+, a Kranc analogue depending only on Python and its open-source SymPy computer algebra software. * The inclusion of the SelfForce-1D code in the Einstein Toolkit as the first non-Cactus code in the toolkit. - Evolves the sourced scalar wave equation on a Schwarzschild spacetime using the effective source approach to point particles. - The wave equation is decomposed into spherical harmonics and the resulting 1+1 dimensional equations are discretized in the radial direction using the discontinuous Galerkin method. * Update hwloc to 1.11.12 * Groups of vectors of vectors are now handled properly by RotatingSymmetry90 and RotatingSymmetry180 * Compilation of PAPI is faster and produces fewer warnings How to upgrade from Proca (ET_2019_03) To upgrade from the previous release, use GetComponents with the new thornlist to check out the new version. See the Download page (http://einsteintoolkit.org/download.html) on the Einstein Toolkit website for download instructions. As the SelfForce-1D code was not present in the previous release, there is no need to upgrade. Just follow the download instructions. Machine notes Supported (tested) machines include: * Default Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, CentOS 7, Mint, OpenSUSE and MacOS Mojave (MacPorts) installations * Bluewaters * Comet * Cori * Stampede 2 * Mike * TACC machines: defs.local.ini needs to have sourcebasedir = $WORK and basedir = $SCRATCH/simulations configured for this machine. You need to determine $WORK and $SCRATCH by logging in to the machine. All repositories participating in this release carry a branch ET_2019_10 marking this release. These release branches will be updated if severe errors are found. The "Mayer" Release Team on behalf of the Einstein Toolkit Consortium (2019-10-25) * Steven R. Brandt * Maria Babiuc-Hamilton * Peter Diener * Matthew Elley * Zachariah Etienne * Giuseppe Ficarra * Roland Haas * Helvi Witek Oct, 2019 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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