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1. Conferences
1.1 XIVth Brazilian School of Cosmology and Gravitation
1.2 CAPRA and NRDA 2010 (2nd announcement)
1.3 Workshop on Relativistic Positioning Systems and Gravimetry
1.4 Eastern Gravity Meeting (2nd announcement)
1.5 Chandra Centennial Symposium
1.6 Quantum Field Theory and Gravity (QFTG10)
2. Jobs
2.1 Erasmus Mundus Relativistic Astrophysics Ph.D. Deadline Postponed to March 15, 2010
2.2 Postdoc + PhD positions in Gravitational Wave (Astro)physics at Radboud University Nijmegen
2.3 Chair School of Physics at Georgia Tech
2.4 Temporary Lectureship in Theoretical Cosmology at University of Cambridge
2.5 Two VESF Fellowships for theoretical research on GW detection
3. News
3.1 Living Reviews in Relativity: "Interferometer Techniques for Gravitational-Wave Detection"
3.2 Bids for GR20 and GR21
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1. Conferences
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1.1 XIVth Brazilian School of Cosmology and Gravitation
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2010/02/25/xivth-brazilian-school-of-cosmology…
Starting Mon, Aug 30, 2010 to Sat, Sep 11, 2010
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The 14th edition of the BSCG will take place from August 30 to September 11, 2010 in Rio de Janeiro. The goal of the School is to put together lecturers, young researchers and students from different countries in an environment that enables discussion and exchange of ideas. The list of plenary speakers (which will deliver a set of 5 lectures each) for this edition includes B. Mashhoon, A. Helfer, F. Mirabel, V. Belinski, C. Hellaby, and N. Berkovits. There will be also advanced seminars. More information will be available soon.
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1.2 CAPRA and NRDA 2010 (2nd announcement)
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2010/02/24/theory-meets-data-analysis-at-compa…
Starting Sun, Jun 20, 2010 to Sat, Jun 26, 2010
Location: Waterloo, ON, Canada
Additional Information: https://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/Events/Theory_Meets_Data_Analysis/Theory_…
CAPRA & NRDA 2010: Theory Meets Data Analysis at Comparable and Extreme Mass Ratios
(Second Circular)
Please note registration is now open at:
https://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/Events/Theory_Meets_Data_Analysis/Theory_…
The webpage includes (partial) information of speakers and a link to register and submit a possible contributed talk. The site will be updated shortly with the final list of speakers together with accommodations info.
Please register as soon as possible so as to have an approximate head-count and to firm up the schedule of contributed talks. Notice that the deadline for submission of abstracts is Saturday, March 20, 2010. After this date, approval will depend on availability. Last, note this conference joins two traditionally distinct but related ones: CAPRA and NRDA. The schedule will be such that June 20, 21, 22 will concentrate on the CAPRA theme. June 23rd a "bridge'' date between the two communities and June 24, 25, 26 will focus on the NRDA side.
Sincerely,
Stephen Fairhurst, Cardiff University
Gabriela Gonzalez, Louisiana State University
Luis Lehner, Perimeter Institute/University of Guelph
Yuk Tung Liu, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Harald Pfeiffer, CITA, University of Toronto
Eric Poisson, University of Guelph
Bernard Whiting, University of Florida
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1.3 Workshop on Relativistic Positioning Systems and Gravimetry
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2010/02/24/workshop-relativistic-positioning-s…
Starting Mon, Apr 26, 2010 to Mon, Apr 26, 2010
Location: Noordwijk, The Netherlands
Additional Information: http://www.esa.int/gsp/ACT/events/workshops/Apr10_RPS_Workshop.htm
Relativistic Positioning Systems and Gravimetry: From a Paradigm Shift to Practical Applications
The Advanced Concepts Team of the European Space Agency organizes a one-day workshop on relativistic positioning systems and relativistic gravimetry. Researchers are welcome to present their latest research in this field. The list of topics can include (but is not limited to):
* Time transfer in General Relativity
* Properties of emission coordinates
* Relativistic positioning systems
* Relativistic reference frames
* Relativistic gravimetry
Here is a list of Preliminary speakers:
* Angelo Tartaglia (Politecnico di Torino)
* J.-Fernando Pascual-Sanchez (University of Valladolid)
* Serge Reynaud (Kastler Brossel laboratory)
* Andrej Čadež and Uros Kostić (University of Ljubljana)
* Marc Lachièze-Rey (CEA, Saclay) (tbc)
* Clovis de Matos (ESA)
Some time will be devoted to discussion. The workshop will be followed by a diner. No fee is asked for the registration.
Dates and location
April, 26th 2010
Conference room Einstein
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands.
Registration (deadline April 17th)
The registration for the workshop is open until April 17th. To register please send an email to fairouz.nasr[AT]esa.int or pacome.delva[AT]esa.int . If you want to give a presentation, put in this email the title of your talk and a short abstract.
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1.4 Eastern Gravity Meeting (2nd announcement)
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2010/02/18/eastern-gravity-meeting/
Starting Fri, May 21, 2010 to Sat, May 22, 2010
Location: Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.
Additional Information: http://www.physics.ncsu.edu/EGM13/
EGM13 SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT
The 13th Eastern Gravity Meeting will be hosted by the Department of Physics at North Carolina State University. The meeting will take place in Riddick Hall on the NCSU campus on May 21-22, 2010. Participation is encouraged by researchers, especially students, in all areas of gravitational physics. Since this is a regional meeting, most participants are expected to come from the east coast of North America, but all are welcome.
TALKS
The meeting will follow the format of previous Eastern Gravity Meetings. All presentations will be the same length, approximately 10-15 minutes. Every effort will be made to accommodate all submissions.
REGISTRATION
No registration fee will be charged, and no financial support will be provided. All attendees are encouraged to register at http://www.physics.ncsu.edu/EGM13/ . Attendees who would like to present a talk must register for the conference.
HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS
A block of rooms has been set aside at the Holiday Inn/Brownstone Hotel. The conference rate is $80/night. The deadline for this special rate is Thursday, April 29, 2010. You should reference "EGM13 Physics Conference" or "PHY" when making your reservation. The Holiday Inn/Brownstone is essentially the only hotel within walking distance of the NCSU campus. It is approximately 1/2 mile from Riddick Hall.
STUDENT PRIZE
A $200 prize for the best talk by a student will be sponsored by the APS Topical Group on Gravitation (GGR).
CONTACT INFORMATION
Further questions can be directed to david_brown[AT]ncsu.edu. Up-to-date information can be found at the conference website: http://www.physics.ncsu.edu/EGM13/
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1.5 Chandra Centennial Symposium
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2010/02/13/chandra-centennial-symposium/
Starting Sat, Oct 16, 2010 to Sun, Oct 17, 2010
Location: Chicago, USA
October 19, 2010 will be the 100th anniversary of the birth of S. Chandrasekhar (Chandra). Kamesh Wali and I are co-chairs of an international organizing committee for the planning of a Chandra Centennial Symposium, to be held on the University of Chicago campus on the weekend of October 16-17, 2010. The confirmed speakers and talk titles are as follows:
Freeman Dyson (IAS) "Chandra's Role in 20th Century Science"
Valeria Ferrari (Rome) "Gravitational Waves from Perturbed Stars"
John Friedman (Milwaukee) "Instabilities of Rotating Stars"
Gordon Garmire (Penn State) "The Chandra X-ray Telescope"
Jayant Narlikar (IUCAA)"Chandra's Impact on Indian Astronomy"
Priyamvada Natarajan (Yale) "The Formation and Growth of Super-Massive Black Holes"
Jerry Ostriker (Princeton) (title TBA)
Roger Penrose (Oxford) "Mathematical Properties of Black Holes and Colliding Plane Waves"
Martin Rees (Cambridge) "Chandra's Scientific Legacy"
G. Srinivasen (Raman Institute) "Chandra and Ramanujan;
Chandra's Other Connections with India"
Rashid Sunyaev (MPA, Garching) (title TBA)
James Stone (Princeton) "Magnetohydrodynamics in Astrophysical Contexts"
Kip Thorne (Caltech) "Black Holes"
Clifford M. Will (Washington Univ.) "The Post-Newtonian Approximation"
In addition, October 15, 2010 will be the 100th birthday of Chandra's widow, Lalitha, so we will hold a special celebration for her at the opening reception that evening. We will set up a website soon, which will provide further information and details, but please mark your calendars now.
Bob Wald
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1.6 Quantum Field Theory and Gravity (QFTG10)
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2010/02/10/quantum-field-theory-and-gravity-qf…
Starting Mon, Jul 05, 2010 to Fri, Jul 09, 2010
Location: Tomsk, Russia
Additional Information: http://qftg2010.tspu.edu.ru/
TOMSK STATE PEDAGOGICAL UNIVERSITY CENTRE OF THEORETICAL РHYSICS
International Conference
"Quantum Field Theory and Gravity (QFTG10)"
(Tomsk, July 5 – July 9, 2009)
International Advisory Board:
M. Asorey (University of Zaragoza), I. Arefeva (Steklov Mathematical Institute), P. Argyres (University of Cincinnati), M. Chaichian (University of Helsinki), M. Cvetic (University of Pennsylvania), E. Elizalde (Institute for Cosmic Study, Barcelona),D. Galtsov (Moscow State University), S.J. Gates (University of Maryland), E. Ivanov (JINR, Dubna), D. Kazakov (JINR, Dubna), O. Lechtenfeld (Hanover University),V. Melnikov (Center for Gravitation and Fundamental Metrology, Moscow), L. Mezincescu (University of Miami), V. Mukhanov (Munich University), S. Nojiri (Nagoya University), H. Osborn (University of Cambridge), B. Ovrut (University of Pennsylvania), V. Rubakov (Institute for Nuclear Research,Moscow), A. Sagnotti (Scuola Normale Superiore, Pisa), M. Sasaki (Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics, Kyoto), D. Sorokin (INFN, Padova Section), A. Tseytlin (Imperial College, London), I. Tyutin (Lebedev Physical Institute), M. Vasiliev (Lebedev Physical Institute), I. V
olovich (Steklov Mathematical Institute), R. Woodard (University of Florida), G. Zoupanos (National Technical University, Athens)
The main topics:
Supersymmetric Field Theory,
String/Brane Theory
Higher Spin Field Theory
Classical and Quantum Gravity
Cosmology
Field Theory and Mathematical Physics
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2. Jobs
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2.1 Erasmus Mundus Relativistic Astrophysics Ph.D. Deadline Postponed to March 15, 2010
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2010/02/28/erasmus-mundus-relativistic-astroph…
Institution: Europe
Deadline: Mon, Mar 15, 2010
Additional Information: http://www.irap-phd.org
The International Relativistic Astrophysics PhD is a newly established international doctorate program in astrophysics that has been selected by the European Commission as an Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorate
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus/results_compendia/selected_project… .
This PhD program has a duration of 3 years and is developed within a consortium:
- UNIVERSITE DE NICE - SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France (Coordinating institution)
- SHANGHAI ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATORY, China
- FREE UNIVERSITY OF BERLIN, Germany
- AEI - POTSDAM, Germany
- TARTU OBSERVATORY, Estonia
- STOCKHOLM UNIVERSTIY, Sweden
- UNIVERSITY OF FERRARA, Italy
- UNIVERSITY OF ROME - LA SAPIENZA, Italy
- BRAZILIAN CENTRE FOR PHYSICS RESEARCH, Brazil
- OBSERVATORY OF THE CÔTE D'AZUR, France
- INDIAN CENTRE FOR SPACE PHYSICS, India
- INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR RELATIVISTIC ASTROPHYSICS NETWORK, Italy
- UNIVERSITY OF SAVOIE, France
Applications are now solicited for the course starting in September 2010.
*Deadline for Application: March 15, 2010*
We invite applications from top-ranked students that either hold or are expected to obtain before August 2010 a Masters Degree or the equivalent in Theoretical Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Mathematics or closely related fields. A certified good knowledge of the English language is required. The selection of students is primarily based on excellence.
10 Erasmus Mundus Doctorate Fellowships will be made available by the European Commission, with a monthly stipend of 2800 € plus travel allowance*
Full information about the IRAP PhD program, the application form, the current poster, and detailed instructions on how to apply can be found at the web-site:
http://www.irap-phd.org/
The contact e-mail for inquiries is Pascal Chardonnet: chardonnet[AT]lapp.in2p3.fr
Please bring this announcement to the attention of interested and capable candidates.
Prof. Remo Ruffini
Director of Erasmus Mundus IRAP PhD
ICRANet and University of ROMA La Sapienza
ruffini[AT]icra.it
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2.2 Postdoc + PhD positions in Gravitational Wave (Astro)physics at Radboud University Nijmegen
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2010/02/15/post-doc-phd-positions-gravitationa…
Institution: Nijmegen, The Netherlands
Deadline: Thu, Apr 01, 2010
Additional Information: http://www.astro.ru.nl/wiki/news/vacancies
Applications are invited for a 3 yr(+) postdoctoral research position and two (4 yr) PhD positions in the exciting new field of complementarity of electro-magnetic and gravitational-wave (GW) observations.
The positions are funded through a large national program focusing on direct detection of GWs, fundamental physics and preparation for the GW observatories LISA and Einstein Telescope (ET). In Nijmegen a GW data analysis group will focus on enhancing the (astro)physics of GW detection using electro-magnetic data.
The postdoctoral researcher must have a PhD in Physics or Astronomy and preferably have experience with GW data analysis. The post-doc will play an important role in the supervision of the PhD students and the planning of the project. Part of the time can be spend on own research projects. The PhD projects will focus on electro-magnetic signals for LISA (including verification binaries) and possible LISA - ET synergies. Gross salaries are on the standard university scales for post-docs and PhD students (between 2750-3750 and 2050 to 2600 €/month)
Applications, consisting of a letter of interest, a CV and list of publications should be submitted by e-mail, as well as details of three possible references. Review of applications will begin on April 1, 2010 and continue until all positions have been filled.
The department of Astrophysics is a young, vibrant group (~15 faculty/postdocs, ~10 PhD students, ~10 Master students). It has a leading role in radio detection of cosmic rays, ultra-compact binary stars and Galactic surveys. Recent grants have doubled it in size, with another 15 PhDs and postdocs arriving in 2010. It is located in the student town Nijmegen, and old (Roman) city, within easy reach of other places in the Netherlands.
University positions (including PhD positions) in the Netherlands include good medical and social benefits (including maternity and paternity leave and child care) plus holiday and end-of-year bonuses.
Futher information concerning this positions can be obtained from Gijs Nelemans (nelemans at astro.ru.nl; tel. +31-24-3652983).
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2.3 Chair School of Physics at Georgia Tech
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2010/02/12/chair-school-of-physics-at-georgia-…
Institution: Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Deadline: Tue, Aug 31, 2010
Additional Information: http://www.physics.gatech.edu/school/faculty_search.html
The Georgia Institute of Technology invites nominations and applications for the position of Chair and Professor of Physics. We are seeking a person with an outstanding record of scholarly and educational achievement to provide creative leadership in physics and in the continuous development of education and research.
The School of Physics is one of the strongest components in the College of Sciences at Georgia Tech, with an excellent and expanding program of research and teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Georgia Tech’s commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration is also a major asset that has led to frequent and fruitful interactions of faculty in the School with other strong programs in science and engineering at the Institute. School strengths include astrophysics, atomic and molecular physics, biophysics, computational physics, condensed matter physics, nonlinear dynamics, optical physics, and statistical physics. The School of Physics has about 130 undergraduate physics majors and 105 graduate students. Our present faculty stands at 35, and we have a commitment to increase this number over the next five years. Georgia Tech is situated on an attractive campus in the heart of Atlanta, a large and vibrant city with great economic and cultural strengths.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications should include a curriculum vitae including research, teaching, administrative experience, and a list of publications. Applications and nominations should be sent preferably by e-mail to: science [at] cos.gatech.edu. Georgia Tech, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an equal education and employment opportunity institution.
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2.4 Temporary Lectureship in Theoretical Cosmology at University of Cambridge
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2010/02/09/temporary-lectureship-in-theoretica…
Institution: Cambridge, U.K.
Deadline: Fri, Mar 12, 2010
Additional Information: http://www.damtp.cam.ac.uk/vacancy/Cosmology.pdf
University of Cambridge, Centre for Theoretical Cosmology, Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP)
Four year Temporary Lectureship
Salary: £36,715--£46,510 p.a.
Applications are invited for a Temporary University Lectureship in Theoretical Cosmology to commence on 1 September 2010 or thereabouts, which will be known as the "CTC Lectureship". The appointee will be expected to contribute significantly to an ongoing research programme in theoretical cosmology described in the Further Particulars and there will be a lighter teaching load than expected for a standard academic post. The appointment will be made at an appropriate point on the scale for University Lecturers and the limit of tenure for this post is four years.
Further information regarding the Department can be found at http://www.damtp.cam.ac.uk/. Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Paul Shellard, email: E.P.S.Shellard[AT]damtp.cam.ac.uk
Further particulars of this position can be found at http://www.damtp.cam.ac.uk/vacancy/Cosmology.pdf.
Applications should be sent by email to the Secretary to the Head of Department, email: HoDSec[AT]damtp.cam.ac.uk, and should include a full curriculum vitae, list of publications, a one page statement of research interests and future plans and the contact details of three academic referees, and should be accompanied by a completed application form PD18 Parts I and III (downloadable from: http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/pd18/)
Applicants should ask their referees to email references directly to the Secretary to the Head of Department (email as above) to reach her by the closing date.
Please quote Reference: LE 06259
Closing Date: 12 March 2010
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2.5 Two VESF Fellowships for theoretical research on GW detection
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2010/02/02/two-vesf-fellowships-for-theoretica…
Institution: Europe
Deadline: Sun, Mar 07, 2010
Additional Information: http://www.roma1.infn.it/teongrav/VESF/FELLOWSHIPS_2010.html
A call for proposals for two VESF Fellowships for theoretical research on Gravitational Wave Detection is now open. Further information and application forms can be found on the VESF website: http://www.roma1.infn.it/teongrav/VESF/
The deadline for application is March 7th, 2010
Valeria Ferrari
VESF Coordinator
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3. News
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3.1 Living Reviews in Relativity: "Interferometer Techniques for Gravitational-Wave Detection"
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2010/02/25/living-reviews-in-relativity-interf…
Additional Information: http://www.livingreviews.org/lrr-2010-1
Living Reviews in Relativity
http://relativity.livingreviews.org/
ISSN: 1433-8351
Today, Living Reviews in Relativity has published a new review article on "Interferometer Techniques for Gravitational-Wave Detection" by Andreas Freise and Kenneth A. Strain.
Find the abstract and further details below.
Please, note also the latest revision of the review on "Critical Phenomena in Gravitational Collapse" by Carsten Gundlach and José M. Martín-García (http://www.livingreviews.org/lrr-2007-5).
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PUB.NO. lrr-2010-1
Strain, Kenneth A. and Freise, Andreas
"Interferometer Techniques for Gravitational-Wave Detection"
ACCEPTED: 2010-02-15
PUBLISHED: 2010-02-25
FULL ARTICLE AT:
http://www.livingreviews.org/lrr-2010-1
ABSTRACT:
Several km-scale gravitational wave detectors have been constructed world wide. These instruments combine a number of advanced technologies to push the limits of precision length measurement. The core devices are laser interferometers of a new kind; developed from the classical Michelson topology these interferometers integrate additional optical elements which significantly change the properties of the optical system. Much of the design and analysis of these laser interferometers can be performed using well-known classical optical techniques, however, the complex optical layouts provide a new challenge. In this review we give a textbook style introduction to the optical science required for the understanding of modern gravitational wave detectors, as well as other high-precision laser interferometers. In addition, we provide a number of examples for a freely available interferometer simulation software and encourage the reader to use these examples to gain hands-on experienc
e with the discussed optical methods.
UPCOMING ARTICLES AT:
http://relativity.livingreviews.org/Articles/upcoming.html
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3.2 Bids for GR20 and GR21
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2010/02/22/bids-for-gr20-and-gr21/
Additional Information: http://grg.maths.qmul.ac.uk/grgsoc/bidsguide.php
The International Society on General Relativity and Gravitation will hold its triennial conferences GR20 and GR21 in 2013 and 2016. Please consider seriously whether you or your group could host either of them. Normally only bids for the next conference would be considered, but because of the possible link with centenary celebrations for general relativity we will also be willing to consider preliminary bids for GR21. Bids should be presented at the GR19 meeting in July 2010 in Mexico City.
Guidelines on what is needed are posted on the Society's Web site at http://grg.maths.qmul.ac.uk/grgsoc/bidsguide.php, and institutions or groups considering making a bid are encouraged to contact the Secretary, Prof. Malcolm MacCallum, at m.a.h.maccallum[AT]qmul.ac.uk, for further guidance if required. Past conferences have to some extent cycled between Europe, North America and the rest of the world but there has been no definite rule (e.g. there were successive meetings in India and South Africa) so no site is ruled out at this stage (although preference would probably be given to those which did not host the meeting in the last decade or so). Please also let the Secretary know at least a couple of weeks before GR19 if you do eventually decide to present a bid, so that he can schedule presentations.
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1. Conferences
1.1 Long-term Workshop on Gravity and Cosmology (GC2010)
1.2 Yukawa International Seminar (YKIS2010)
1.3 BritGrav 10 (Second Announcement)
1.4 2nd Galileo-Xu Guangqi Meeting
1.5 Workshop on Unstructured Meshes in Dynamical Spacetimes
1.6 Quantum Gravity and the Foundations of Physics
1.7 Quantum Gravity in the Southern Cone V
1.8 Spanish Relativity Meeting ERE2010: First Announcement
1.9 COSPAR 2010 Event H02: 2nd announcement
2. Jobs
2.1 Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Cosmology, Gravitation or String Theory
2.2 Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Astrophysics, Cosmology or Gravitation
2.3 ERASMUS Mundus relativistic astrophysics Ph.D. fellowships
2.4 Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (level B/C) in pure mathematics at Monash
2.5 Professorship in Gravitational Theory at University of Jena
3. News
3.1 IRAP Ph.D. lectures - Nice
3.2 Solitons, Instantons and Twistors, M. Dunajski (book)
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1. Conferences
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1.1 Long-term Workshop on Gravity and Cosmology (GC2010)
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2010/01/31/long-term-workshop-on-gravity-and-c…
Starting Mon, May 24, 2010 to Fri, Jul 16, 2010
Location: Kyoto, Japan
Additional Information: http://www2.yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/~ykis2010/index.html
First circular of a long-term workshop on `Gravity and Cosmology' (GC2010).
About GC2010 workshop
The aim of this workshop is parallel to YKIS2010, but with a strong emphasis on stimulating informal and intensive discussions among the participants and initiating possible collaborations. Every participant is asked to interact actively with the others.
We plan to arrange 3-4 seminars per week, and to have a one-day or two-day mini-workshop during the program. Participants are encouraged to organize additional informal seminars by themselves.
Due to the limited capacity of office space, we have to restrict the number of participants to about 20 at a time. We apologize in case we are unable to accept your application.
Financial support
For YKIS2010 Symposium, limited amount of financial support may be available. Please contact LOC by e-mail.
Accommodation and logistics
Information of accommodation and logistics are given at the conference website.
Local Organizing Committee (Kyoto University)
Shunichiro Kinoshita, Norichika Sago, Misao Sasaki (chair), Tetsuya Shiromizu, Jiro Soda, Takahiro Tanaka (scientific secretary)
Scientific Organizing Committee
Nathalie Deruelle (APC, France), Georgi Dvali (NYU, USA), Renata Kallosh (Stanford, USA), Hideo Kodama (KEK), Andrei Linde (Stanford, USA), David H. Lyth (Lancaster, UK), Viatcheslav Mukhanov (Munich, Germany), Takashi Nakamura (Kyoto), Valery Rubakov (INR, Russia), Masaru Shibata (YITP), Jiro Soda (Kyoto), Ewan D. Stewart (KAIST), Naoshi Sugiyama (Nagoya), Alexander Vilenkin (Tufts, USA), Masahiro Yamaguchi (Tohoku), Jun'ichi Yokoyama (RESCEU), Jiro Soda (Kyoto), Takahiro Tanaka* (YITP), Misao Sasaki** (YITP)
** Chair, * Scientific Secretary
Contact address
FAX: +81-75-753-7071
Email: gc2010[AT]yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp
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1.2 Yukawa International Seminar (YKIS2010)
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2010/01/31/yukawa-international-seminar-ykis-2…
Starting Mon, Jun 28, 2010 to Fri, Jul 02, 2010
Location: Kyoto, Japan
Additional Information: http://www2.yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/~ykis2010/index.html
First circular of YKIS2010 Symposium on `Cosmology --The Next Generation--'
Agenda for YKIS2010
The basic concept of the workshop as well as the symposium is to develop concrete foundations for further expansion of the frontiers of gravity and cosmology. With the increase of precise observational data and of our knowledge about the universe, various new aspects of cosmology have been added. Rapidly expanding frontiers of cosmology make it difficult particularly for young generation to capture the concrete foundations and to take a step further.
At YKIS2010 Symposium, we would like to survey various ideas in gravity and cosmology which have some relevance to the current and future observations, and re-examine them to be able to announce a clear message to the next generation.
Invited speakers (*:to be confirmed)
Bruce Allen
Nathalie Deruelle
Georgi Dvali
George Efstathiou
Roberto Emparan
Kari Enqvist
Josh Frieman
Alan Guth*
Masashi Hazumi*
Renata Kallosh
David Langlois
Andrei Linde
Viatcheslav Mukhanov
Valery Rubakov
Paul Shellard
Masaru Shibata
Eva Silverstein
Ewan D. Stewart
Rashid A. Sunyaev
Registration fee
The registration fee for YKIS2010 Symposium is 15,000 yen (10,000 yen for students), which includes a copy of the proceedings, conference bag, coffee breaks, and conference dinner. A reduced registration fee for early online payment (by 30 April 2010) is available; 12,000 yen for regular participants and 8,000 yen for students.
Proceedings
Proceedings will be published as a volume of Progress of Theoretical Physics, Supplement.
Financial support
Basic support for local expenses will be provided on request for participants of GC2010 workshop.
Please contact LOC by e-mail.
Accommodation and logistics
Information of accommodation and logistics are given at the conference website.
Local Organizing Committee (Kyoto University)
Shunichiro Kinoshita, Norichika Sago, Misao Sasaki (chair),
Tetsuya Shiromizu, Jiro Soda, Takahiro Tanaka (scientific secretary)
Scientific Organizing Committee
Nathalie Deruelle (APC, France), Georgi Dvali (NYU, USA), Renata Kallosh (Stanford, USA), Hideo Kodama (KEK), Andrei Linde (Stanford, USA), David H. Lyth (Lancaster, UK), Viatcheslav Mukhanov (Munich, Germany), Takashi Nakamura (Kyoto), Valery Rubakov (INR, Russia), Masaru Shibata (YITP), Jiro Soda (Kyoto), Ewan D. Stewart (KAIST), Naoshi Sugiyama (Nagoya), Alexander Vilenkin (Tufts, USA), Masahiro Yamaguchi (Tohoku), Jun'ichi Yokoyama (RESCEU), Jiro Soda (Kyoto), Takahiro Tanaka* (YITP), Misao Sasaki** (YITP)
** Chair, * Scientific Secretary
Contact address
FAX: +81-75-753-7071
Email: ykis2010[AT]yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp
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1.3 BritGrav 10 (Second Announcement)
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2010/01/30/britgrav-10-second-announcement/
Starting Tue, Apr 06, 2010 to Wed, Apr 07, 2010
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Additional Information: http://www.dcu.ie/conferences/britgrav10/
BritGrav 10 will take place in Dublin on April 6th and 7th, 2010. The conference is jointly hosted by the School of Mathematical Sciences, Dublin City University and the School of Mathematical Sciences, University College Dublin. It will take place in the Gallery at the Helix on the DCU campus.
The BritGrav conference series is dedicated to bringing together the gravitational research community of the UK, Ireland and beyond, and to providing a forum for the exchange of ideas. It aims to cover all aspects of gravitational physics ? both theoretical and experimental ? and related areas of mathematics. In particular, the series provides an opportunity for young researchers, both students and post-docs, to present their work to the regional gravitational research community.
The conference will open at 10.30am (registration and coffee) on Tuesday 6th April, with the scientific programme commencing at 11.10am. The conference will close at 4.30pm on Wednesday 7th.
Information regarding registration, abstract submission, travel and accommodation can be found at
http://www.dcu.ie/conferences/britgrav10/
In selecting the programme, preference will be given to junior researchers (postgraduate students and post-doctoral researchers). There will be a prize, sponsored by Classical and Quantum Gravity, for the best student presentation.
A limited amount of funding will be available from the Gravitational Physics Group of the Institute of Physics to assist with travel and accommodation costs for research students. See the conference registration webpage for details.
Registration will open in the first week of February; please check the website for updates.
Contact: britgrav10[AT]dcu.ie
We look forward to seeing you in Dublin.
Marc Casals (DCU)
Brien Nolan (DCU)
Adrian Ottewill (UCD)
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1.4 2nd Galileo-Xu Guangqi Meeting
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2010/01/28/2nd-galileo-xu-guangqi-meeting/
Starting Mon, Jul 12, 2010 to Sat, Jul 17, 2010
Location: Nice, France
Additional Information: http://www.icranet.org/2nd_galileo-xuguangqi
Dear Colleagues,
We are continuing with another installment of the successful 1st "Galileo - Xu Guanqi Meeting"
(http://www.icranet.org/galileo-xuguangqi),
held in Shanghai October 26 - 30, 2009 as a celebration of the 400th anniversary of the use of the telescope by Galileo Galilei to study the structure of our universe. In addition to scientists from Italy and China who first started the conference, the meeting saw the participation of many scientists originating from a variety of Western and Eastern countries. The meeting was particularly dedicated to recalling the roots of modern scientific research in China and to foster East-West exchanges in Relativistic Astrophysics, one of the most lively fields of research today. We have decided to hold this meeting every year, alternatively in the West and in the East.
We are pleased to announce that the 2nd "Galileo - Xu Guanqi meeting" will be held July 12 - 17, 2010 at the University of Nice - Sophe Antipolis and at Villa Ratti, Nice (France), where a new ICRANet Center is going to be inaugurated in the month of June.
We will review as usual current progress in General Relativity made possible by astronomical observations of the Sun, of the Stars and of the Universe. These results have been achieved on the basis of the theory of Albert Einstein and thanks to unprecedented numbers of observational techniques: in X-ray, gamma-ray and optical wave-lengths from space-based observatories, in radio telescope wavelengths from telescopes on the ground, as well as through particle physics experiments in underground observatories.
The conference fee will be 350 Euros and it will cover coffee breaks, proceedings and the conference banquet.
After the Meeting, the IRAP Ph.D. Erasmus Mundus program will run a summer school, the "Second Bego Rencontres", July 19 - 24, 2010 dedicated to graduate students and researchers.
See websites:
http://icranet.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7&Itemid=370
and
http://www.icranet.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=504&Itemid…
For any information, don't hesitate to contact Pina Barbaro (Pina.BARBARO[AT]unice.fr) or Annapia Del Beato (annapia.delbeato[AT]icranet.org).
Li-Zhi Fang and Remo Ruffini,
Co-Chairs of the "2nd Galileo - Xu Guanqgi meeting"
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1.5 Workshop on Unstructured Meshes in Dynamical Spacetimes
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2010/01/26/workshop-on-unstructured-meshes-in-…
Starting Wed, Aug 25, 2010 to Fri, Aug 27, 2010
Location: Jena, Germany
Additional Information: http://cse.mathe.uni-jena.de/wumds/
We are pleased to announce the Workshop on Unstructured Meshes in Dynamical Spacetimes in Jena, Germany on 25-27 August 2010.
This workshop on the use of unstructured meshes in numerical relativity has been devised as a means to bring together experts in numerical relativity, finite elements, finite volumes, discrete differential forms, and Regge calculus to encourage discussion between the communities and identify areas in which new progress can be made.
Topics for talks and discussions will be aimed at
-Finite element methods in numerical relativity
-Dynamical space-time meshing
-Applications for finite-volume methods
-Higher order geometric discretizations of Einstein's equations
-Numerical methods based on Regge calculus
-Advances in discrete differential forms.
Registration is currently open, and we are accepting contributed talks. The deadline for submission of abstracts is 2 July 2010.
http://cse.mathe.uni-jena.de/wumds/
Sincerely,
Snorre H. Christiansen (University of Oslo)
Jonathan R. McDonald (Friedrich Schiller University, Jena)
Warner A. Miller (Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton)
Gerhard Zumbusch (Friedrich Schiller University, Jena)
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1.6 Quantum Gravity and the Foundations of Physics
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2010/01/18/quantum-gravity-and-the-foundations…
Starting Wed, Mar 17, 2010 to Fri, Mar 19, 2010
Location: Rosario, Argentina
Additional Information: http://www.iafe.uba.ar/Homenaje_Castagnino/
It is a pleasure to announce the conference Quantum Gravity and the Foundations of Physics for celebrating Mario Castagnino’s 75th birthday. The meeting will be held on March 17-19th, 2010, in Mario’s home city of Rosario (Argentina).
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1.7 Quantum Gravity in the Southern Cone V
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2010/01/17/quantum-gravity-in-the-southern-con…
Starting Wed, Jul 28, 2010 to Sat, Jul 31, 2010
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Preliminary Announcement
Quantum Gravity in the Southern Cone V,
Buenos Aires (Argentina)
28-31 July, 2010
The fifth meeting of the Quantum Gravity in the Southern Cone series will be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, July 28 - 31, 2010. The purpose of the meeting is to gather world specialists on quantum gravity, geometry, string theory and field theory, and scientists and students from the southern region of Latin America. Previous meetings in the series took place in Punta del Este, Uruguay in 2007, Valdivia, Chile in 2002, Bariloche, Argentina in 1998 and Punta del Este, Uruguay in 1996.
There will be a series of talks by invited speakers and also short communications by the participants, with ample time for discussions. A preliminary list of speakers includes:
• Abhay Ashtekar (PennState),
• Nathan Berkovits (Sao Paulo)
• Henriette Elvang (Michigan)
• Sebastián Franco (KAVLI),
• Rodolfo Gambini (U. de la República, Uruguay)
• Steve Giddings (UC, Santa Barbara) *
• Mariana Graña (Saclay) *
• Tom Hartman (Harvard),
• Sean Hartnoll (Harvard),
• Diego Hofman (Harvard)
• Martin Kruczenski (Purdue),
• Juan Maldacena (IAS Princeton),
• Carlos Núñez (Swansea)
• Joe Polchinski (UC, Santa Barbara)
• Rafael Porto (UC, Santa Barbara),
• Jorge Pullin (Louisiana State),
• Fernando Quevedo (ASICTP, Trieste) *
• Seif Randjbar Daemi (ASICTP, Trieste) *
• Fabio Rocha (Princeton)
• Jorge Russo (Barcelona)*
• Thomas Thiemman (Potsdam, Max Planck Inst.) *
• George Thompson (ASICTP, Trieste)
• Jorge Zanelli (CECS, Valdivia, Chile)
Local organizers: Gerardo Aldazabal, Gustavo Dotti, José Edelstein, Gastón Giribet, Nicolás Grandi, Carmen Núñez, Martin Schvellinger , Guillermo Silva
A first circular and call for contributed abstracts and registration will be coming out in March.
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1.8 Spanish Relativity Meeting ERE2010: First Announcement
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2010/01/15/spanish-relativity-meeting-ere2010-…
Starting Mon, Sep 06, 2010 to Fri, Sep 10, 2010
Location: Granada, Spain
Additional Information: http://www.iaa.es/ere2010
ERE2010: First Announcement
“Gravity as a Crossroad in Physics”
The 2010 edition of the Spanish Relativity Meeting (ERE2010) will be held in Granada from the 6th to 10th September 2010. The Spanish Relativity Meeting (ERE) is an international conference devoted to Relativity and Gravitation which is organized every year by one of the Spanish groups working in this area. This year, it will be hosted by the Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía (IAA-CSIC) in Granada, Spain. ERE2010 is scientifically supported by the Spanish Society of Gravitation and Relativity (SEGRE) and the International Society on General Relativity and Gravitation.
The EREs started in 1977 with the main objective of promoting scientific discussion and interchange of knowledge in relativity and gravitation in a relaxed atmosphere. Over the years, the conference has gained international recognition and has attracted an increasing number of worldwide participants. EREs are nowadays established as relevant international events in the field, maintaining substantially their original relaxed character. A list of previous meetings and a short history of the EREs can be found in http://www.segre.es/en/historia.shtml.
1) SCIENTIFIC CONTENT
ERE2010 will have as subtitle “Gravity as a Crossroad in Physics”. The underlying rationale is to present Gravity physics as a scientific “locus” for the interbreeding between (separate) communities in Physics. We aim at reflecting this interdisciplinary perspective in the scientific program. In this sense, each Day along the week will be devoted to a particular “dialogue” between two communities sharing some of their ultimate goals, but differing in their conceptual background, methodology or technical approach. These ”dialogues” are envisaged as opportunities to compare alternative viewpoints, keeping a focus on their complementary nature.
The following “Day Titles” aim at capturing the scientific spirit of each Day (brief descriptions can be found at http://www.iaa.es/ere2010/):
Day 1: Fundamental vs. Effective Approaches in Theoretical Gravity
Day 2: Geometric vs. Quantum Field/String Theory Approaches to Quantum Gravity
Day 3: Theoretical Cosmology vs. Physical Cosmology
Day 4: Relativity vs. Astrophysics
Day 5: Mathematical Relativity vs. Numerical Relativity
2) INVITED SPEAKERS
The interdisciplinary character of the meeting is reflected in the provisional list of invited speakers:
A. Achúcarro, L. Álvarez-Gaumé, A. Ashtekar, F. Barbero, B. Carter, M. Colpi, S. Dain, J. Garriga, E. Gourgoulhon, B. Krishnan*, S. Liberati, A. Lobo, J.M. Martín-García, G. Mena-Marugán, R. Narayan, T. Padmanabhan, R. Parentani, R. Rebolo, L. Rezzolla*, C. Rovelli, J. Valiente-Kroon, E. Verdaguer and M. Visser, G.E. Volovik.
(* to be confirmed)
3) COMMITTEES
ERE2010 Advisory Board:
M. Alcubierre (ICN, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México).
A. Ashtekar (Penn State University).
R. Beig (Institute of Theoretical Physics, University of Viena).
C. Cutler (Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Inst. of Technology).
T. Damour (Institute des Hautes Etudes Scientifiques, Paris).
R. Maartens (Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation, University of Portsmouth).
F. Quevedo (DAMTP, University of Cambridge).
M. Visser (Victoria University of Wellington).
ERE2010 Local Organising Committee:
Víctor Aldaya
Carlos Barceló (Coordinator)
Luis J. Garay
José Luis Jaramillo (Coordinator)
Francisco López-Ruiz
4) ORGANIZATION ASPECTS
Information regarding registration, abstract submission, accommodation and travel issues will be posted soon at the web page of the conference http://www.iaa.es/ere2010 .
We hope that this conference will be of your interest, so that we will meet you in Granada in September.
With best regards,
The Local Organising Committee
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1.9 COSPAR 2010 Event H02: 2nd announcement
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2010/01/06/cospar-2010-event-h02-2nd-announcem…
Starting Sun, Jul 18, 2010 to Sun, Jul 25, 2010
Location: Bremen, Germany
Additional Information: http://www.brera.inaf.it/gravity2010/index.html
Probing Strong Gravity with Gravitational and Electromagnetic Waves
Second announcement for an event (H02) at the
38th COSPAR Scientific Assembly - Bremen (Germany), 2010 July 18-25
Duration: 4 half-days
Commissions E (Research in Astrophysics from Space) and H (Fundamental Physics in Space)
Sub-commissions: E1 (Galactic and Extragalactic Astrophysics)
Scientific rationale:
Neutron stars and black holes probe the strongest gravitational fields found in the present-day Universe. A large number of such objects is continuously monitored with high-energy satellites. In parallel, the recent discovery of a binary radio pulsar allows precise measurements of GR parameters at a larger distance from compact objects. Soon, these objects will be detected with upcoming gravitational-wave observatories, which will open another avenue for the study of strong gravity and the test of GR predictions. The scope of this two-day COSPAR session is to bring together experimentalists, observers, and theorists in these separate by complementary fields and discuss the strategies and aims of testing general relativity in the strong-field regime in the near future.
Scientific Organizing Committee
T.M. Belloni (Main Scientific Organizer, Italy), S.A. Hughes (Deputy Organizer, USA), D. Barret (France), M. Gilfanov (Germany/Russia), V. Kaspi (Canada), M. Kramer (UK), M. Mendez (Netherlands), R. Narayan (USA), G. Nelemans (Netherlands), D. Psaltis (USA), L. Rezzolla (Germany), M. Volonteri (USA),A. Watts (Netherlands), C. Will (USA)
Invited speakers
B. Allen (to be confirmed)
N. Andersson
J. Centrella
K. Danzmann
J. Lazio
C.M. Miller
K. Nandra
F. Özel
D. Psaltis
C. Reynolds
B. Schutz
J. Steiner
T. Strohmayer
C. Will
The precise dates of the Event will be announced as soon as they are fixed.
We remind you that
**** ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS 2010 FEBRUARY 19 ****
This is also the deadline for asking COSPAR for financial support.
Information on the 38th COSPAR Scientific Assembly can be found at
http://www.cospar2010.org/index.html
and http://www.cospar-assembly.org/
Information on Event H02 is available on the COSPAR page
http://www.cospar-assembly.org/admin/congress_overview.php?sessionid=216
and will soon be available at
http://www.brera.inaf.it/gravity2010/index.html
Conference email: gravity2010_AT_brera.inaf.it
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2. Jobs
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2.1 Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Cosmology, Gravitation or String Theory
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2010/01/30/postdoctoral-research-fellowships-i…
Institution: Cape Town, South Africa
Deadline: Sun, Feb 28, 2010
Additional Information: http://cosmology.uct.ac.za/GroupGrantAdvert-2010.pdf
Cosmology and Gravity Group at the University of Cape Town
1+1 year position(s)
Deadline: 28 February (but will remain open until filled)
http://cosmology.uct.ac.za/GroupGrantAdvert-2010.pdf
Up to three Post-doctoral research fellowships are available in the Cosmology and Gravity Group at the University of Cape Town. The fields of research are open, but preference will be given to candidates whose research interests are aligned with those of members of the group.
Positions are available for a period of up to two years, subject to satisfactory performance and renewed funding. The stipend will afford a good standard of living and access to travel and equipment grants.
The fellowship is awarded as part of the South African National Research Foundation Blue Skies Initiative. To be eligible for a Fellowship, the candidate must have received his or her PhD within 5 calendar years preceding that in which the Fellowship would begin.
If you require further details please email any member of the group.
To apply, please email your CV, publication list, a statement of research interests and three letters of recommendation to
Ms Rushana du Toit ( CO Ms Nicky Walker) nassp[AT]saao.ac.za
Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics
University of Cape Town
Rondebosch 7701
South Africa
Phone: +27 21 460 9346
Fax: +27 21 447 3639
UCT is committed to equity in its employment practices.
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2.2 Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Astrophysics, Cosmology or Gravitation
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2010/01/30/postdoctoral-research-fellowship-in…
Institution: Cape Town, South Africa
Deadline: Sun, Feb 28, 2010
Additional Information: http://cosmology.uct.ac.za/ACGCpostdocAdvert-2010.pdf
Centre for Astrophysics, Cosmology and Gravity (ACGC) at the University of Cape Town
1+1 year position
Deadline: 28 February (but will remain open until filled)
http://cosmology.uct.ac.za/ACGCpostdocAdvert-2010.pdf
The newly launched Centre for Astrophysics, Cosmology and Gravity (ACGC) at the University of Cape Town is offering its inaugural Post- doctoral research fellowship. The Centre includes members from the Astronomy Department as well as the Cosmology & Gravity Group in the Mathematics and Applied Mathematics department. The fields of research are open, but preference will be given to candidates whose research interests are aligned with members of the Centre.
Positions are available for a period of up to two years, subject to satisfactory performance and renewed funding. The stipend will afford a good standard of living, and access to travel and equipment grants.
The fellowship is awarded as part of the South African National Research Foundation Blue Skies Initiative. To be eligible for a Fellowship, the candidate must have received his or her PhD within 5 calendar years preceding that in which the Fellowship would begin.
If you require further details please email any member of the Centre.
To apply, please email your CV, publication list, a statement of research interests and three letters of recommendation to
Ms Carol Marsh
Department of Astronomy
University of Cape Town
Rondebosch 7700
South Africa
admin[AT]ast.uct.ac.za
Phone: +27 21 650 5830
Fax: +27 21 650 4547
UCT is committed to equity in its employment practices.
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2.3 ERASMUS Mundus relativistic astrophysics Ph.D. fellowships
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2010/01/28/erasmus-mundus-relativistic-astroph…
Institution: Europe
Deadline: Sun, Feb 28, 2010
Additional Information: http://www.irap-phd.org
The International Relativistic Astrophysics PhD is a newly established international doctorate program in astrophysics that has been selected by the European Commission as an Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorate
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus/results_compendia/selected_project… .
This PhD program has a duration of 3 years and is developed within a consortium:
- UNIVERSITE DE NICE - SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France
(Coordinating institution)
- SHANGHAI ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATORY, China
- FREE UNIVERSITY OF BERLIN, Germany
- AEI - POTSDAM, Germany
- TARTU OBSERVATORY, Estonia
- STOCKHOLM UNIVERSTIY, Sweden
- UNIVERSITY OF FERRARA, Italy
- UNIVERSITY OF ROME - LA SAPIENZA, Italy
- BRAZILIAN CENTRE FOR PHYSICS RESEARCH, Brazil
- OBSERVATORY OF THE CÔTE D'AZUR, France
- INDIAN CENTRE FOR SPACE PHYSICS, India
- INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR RELATIVISTIC ASTROPHYSICS NETWORK, Italy
- UNIVERSITY OF SAVOIE, France
Applications are now solicited for the course starting in September 2010.
*Deadline for Application: February 28, 2010*
We invite applications from top-ranked students that either hold or are expected to obtain before August 2010 a Masters Degree or the equivalent in Theoretical Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Mathematics or closely related fields. A certified good knowledge of the English language is required. The selection of students is primarily based on excellence.
10 Erasmus Mundus Doctorate Fellowships will be made available by the European Commission, with a monthly stipend of 2800 € plus travel allowance*
Full information about the IRAP PhD program, the application form, the current poster, and detailed instructions on how to apply can be found at the web-site:
http://www.irap-phd.org/
The contact e-mail for inquiries is Pascal Chardonnet:
chardonnet[AT]lapp.in2p3.fr
Please bring this announcement to the attention of interested and capable candidates.
Prof. Remo Ruffini
Director of Erasmus Mundus IRAP PhD
ICRANet and University of ROMA La Sapienza
ruffini[AT]icra.it
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2.4 Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (level B/C) in pure mathematics at Monash
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2010/01/28/lecturersenior-lecturer-level-bc-in…
Institution: Clayton (Melbourne), Australia
Deadline: Fri, Mar 26, 2010
Additional Information: http://www.maths.monash.edu.au/news/positions-vacant.html
Monash University,
two positions:
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Pure Mathematics
Job Reference Number:
A1010541
Outstanding mathematicians are invited to apply for continuing full-time Lectureships at Level B or C as appropriate. We seek applications in any area of pure mathematics which enhances the School's research profile. This in particular covers the activities of the Geometric Analysis and General Relativity group, including Robert Bartnik, Todd Oliynyk, Pengzi Miao, Michael Eichmair, Tony Lun, Leo Brewin, Andrew Norton and various postgraduate students. Applicants should have a PhD, an outstanding research record and proven teaching ability.
Appointment will be made at a level appropriate to the successful applicant's qualifications, experience and in accordance with classification standards for each level. All applications should address the selection criteria.
Applications close on Friday, 26 March 2010.
For further information please use the following links
http://monash.turborecruit.com.au/job/job_details.cfm?id=436920
http://www.maths.monash.edu.au/news/positions-vacant.html
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2.5 Professorship in Gravitational Theory at University of Jena
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2010/01/15/professorship-in-gravitational-theo…
Institution: Jena, Germany
Deadline: Mon, Mar 01, 2010
Additional Information: http://www.tpi.uni-jena.de/gravity/Jobs
Professor (W2) in Theoretical Physics in the area of Gravitational Theory
Focus area of the position is the classical theory of general relativity and its modern applications, for example gravitational wave astronomy.
(A W2 position is roughly comparable to associate professor with tenure.)
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3. News
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3.1 IRAP Ph.D. lectures - Nice
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2010/01/28/irap-ph-d-lectures-nice/
Additional Information: http://www.icranet.org/nice
Lectures in Nice – February 2010
Observatoire de la Côte d'Azur
We announce a 3-weeks course of the IRAP Ph D at the University of Nice - Sophia Antipolis. The lectures will be held at the Observatoire de la Côte d'Azur starting on February 1st at 9 a.m. Interested graduate students can participate and register free of charge.
If you need further information please contact: Pina Barbaro (Pina.BARBARO[AT]unice.fr) in Nice and/or Annapia Del Beato (annapia.delbeato[AT]icranet.org) Federica Di Berardino (federica.diberardino[AT]icranet.org)
The preliminary program and the list of speakers, together with their CVs, title and abstract of each lecture, can be found at http://www.icranet.org/nice.
The lecturers include:
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**** 1-7 February
Einasto Jaan
Tartu Observatory and ICRANet
Large Scale Structure of the Universe
Chakrabarti Sandip
S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences and ICRANet
Black holes accretion
Vereshchagin Gregory
ICRANet
Relativistic kinetic theory
Morbidelli Alessandro
Cote D’Azur Observatory
Planetary systems
Manchester Richard
CSIRO
Pulsars and Gravitational Wave Detection
Melchiorri Alessandro
University of Rome
New Results on Cosmic Microwave Anisotropies
Regimbau Tania
Cote D’Azur Observatory
The astrophysical SB: source and detection
Boer Michael
Haute Provence Observatory
Observations of GRBs
Pandolfi Stefania
University of Rome
Inflationary Constraints and reionization
Menegoni Eloisa
University of Rome
Cosmological constraints on variations of fundamental constants
Rabbia Yves
Cote d’Azur Observatory
Stellar interferometry
**** 8-13 February
Mignard Francois
Cote d’Azur Observatory
GAIA mission
Rabbia Yves
Cote d’Azur Observatory
Stellar interferometry
Guillot Tristan
Cote d’Azur Observatory
Exoplanets
Damour Thibault
IHES and ICRANet
Two-body problem in General Relativity
Vinet Jean-Yves
Cote d’Azur Observatory
GR ground based and space missions
Chaibi Oualid
Cote d’Azur Observatory
The Art of GW Detection: Instrumentation & Practice
Benoît Cristophe
Cote d’Azur Observatory
Dark energy and Cosmology
**** 15-19 February
Della Valle Massimo
INAF and ICRANet
Observational properties
Rosati Piero
ESO and ICRANet
Baryonic and Dark matter in clusters ofgalaxies
Minazzoli Olivier
Cote d’Azur Observatory
Laser ranging and time transfer experimentsin the solar system
Ferrari Chiara
Cote d’Azur Observatory
Non-thermal component of galaxy clusters
Frontera Filippo
University of Ferrara
GRBs observations
Caito Letizia
University of Rome “La Sapienza”
Izzo Luca
University of Rome “La Sapienza”
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The Program will end with a 2 day-night stay at the Telescopes of Calern with a program of observations.
Remo Ruffini
Director of the IRAP Ph.D. program
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3.2 Solitons, Instantons and Twistors, M. Dunajski (book)
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2010/01/17/solitons-instantons-and-twistors-m-…
Additional Information: http://ukcatalogue.oup.com/product/9780198570639.do
Solitons, Instantons and Twistors, M. Dunajski (2009),
Oxford University Press
http://ukcatalogue.oup.com/product/9780198570639.do
Preface
1: Integrability in classical mechanics
2: Soliton equations and the Inverse Scattering Transform
3: The Hamiltonian formalism and the zero-curvature representation
4: Lie symmetries and reductions
5: The Lagrangian formalism and field theory
6: Gauge field theory
7: Integrability of ASDYM and twistor theory
8: Symmetry reductions and the integrable chiral model
9: Gravitational instantons
10: Anti-self-dual conformal structures
Appendix A: Manifolds and Topology
Appendix B: Complex analysis
Appendix C: Overdetermined PDEs
Index
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1. Conferences
1.1 14th Paris Cosmology Colloquium 2010
1.2 Pacific Coast Gravity Meeting 26
1.3 Binary Star Evolution: Mass Loss, Accretion, and Mergers
1.4 Gravitation and Cosmology, 8th Int. Conference of Num. Analysis and Applied Maths
2. Jobs
2.1 International Relativistic Astrophysics PhD: 2010 Announcement
2.2 MULTIDARK postdoctoral research positions
2.3 Postdoctoral research scientist at Barnard College, Columbia University
2.4 Two PhD Positions in Astrophysics (Neutron starquakes)
2.5 Postdoctoral position in GW data analysis and phenomenology at NIKHEF
2.6 Postdoctoral Researcher position in Theoretical Astrophysics at RIT
2.7 Postdoctoral Fellow in Mathematical/Numerical Relativity at Otago
2.8 Research Associates in Gravitational Wave Theory and Data Analysis at Cardiff
3. News
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1. Conferences
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1.1 14th Paris Cosmology Colloquium 2010
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/12/13/14th-paris-cosmology-colloquium-201…
Starting Thu, Jul 22, 2010 to Sat, Jul 24, 2010
Location: Paris, France
Additional Information: http://chalonge.obspm.fr/colloque2010.html
Ecole Internationale d'Astrophysique Daniel Chalonge
The 14th Paris Cosmology Colloquium 2010
The Standard Model of the Universe: Theory and Observations
George Smoot Nobel Prize of Physics and Daniel Chalonge Medal
Thursday 22, Friday 23 and Saturday 24 July 2010
at the parisian campus of Paris Observatory (HQ), in the historic Perrault building.
The Conference is within the astrofundamental physics spirit of the Chalonge School, on recent observational and theoretical progress on the CMB, Inflation, astrophysical dark matter, dark ages, dark energy, and the theory of the early universe with predictive power.
In summary, the aim of the meeting is to put together real cosmological data and hard theory predictive approach connected to them in the framework of the Standard Model of the Universe.
Topics: Observational and theoretical progress in the CMB, astrophysical dark matter, dark energy, dark ages. Large and small scale structure formation. Inflation in connection with the CMB and LSS data, slow roll and fast roll inflation, quadrupole suppression and initial conditions, low CMB multipoles. CMB polarization. Neutrinos in cosmology.
The Meeting is open to all scientists interested in the subject. All Informations about the meeting and registration to it are displayed at:
http://chalonge.obspm.fr/colloque2010.html
Early Registration is strongly encouraged
The format of the Meeting is intended to allow easy and fruitful mutual contact and communication.
Sessions last for full three days in the beautiful parisian campus of Observatoire de Paris (built on orders from Colbert and to plans by Claude Perrault from 1667 to 1672). All sessions take place in the historic Perrault building ("Bâtiment Perrault") of Observatoire de Paris HQ, under the portraits of Laplace, Le Verrier, Lalande, Arago, Delambre and Louis XIV.
An exhibition will retrace the 19 years of activity of the Chalonge School and George Smoot participation to the School along these 19 years.
Informations on the previous Paris Cosmology Colloquia and of the school events are available at http://chalonge.obspm.fr (lecturers, lists of participants, lecture pdf files and photos during the Colloquia).
With compliments and kind regards
Chalonge.Ecole[AT]obspm.fr
http://chalonge.obspm.fr/
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1.2 Pacific Coast Gravity Meeting 26
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/12/12/pacific-coast-gravity-meeting-26/
Starting Fri, Mar 26, 2010 to Sat, Mar 27, 2010
Additional Information: http://ccom.ucsd.edu/~pcgm26/
26th Pacific Coast Gravity Meeting
The 26th Pacific Coast Gravity Meeting will be held at the University of California at San Diego, on March 26 and 27, 2010. 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 western 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. Everyone who requests to speak will be given equal time (plausibly between 10 and 15 minutes, including a question period). A prize (sponsored by the APS Topical Group on Gravity) will be awarded for the best talk given by a student at the meeting.
Program
The 26th PCGM will begin at 9am, on March 26, in Ledden Hall, University of California at San Diego (see the Practical Information page of the meeting web site for directions). The Scientific Program will be posted on this website shortly before the meeting, and will be distributed to participants on March 26. The deadline for registration is March 21.
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1.3 Binary Star Evolution: Mass Loss, Accretion, and Mergers
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/12/08/binary-star-evolution-mass-loss-acc…
Starting Tue, Jun 22, 2010 to Fri, Jun 25, 2010
Location: Mykonos, Greece
Additional Information: http://ciera.northwestern.edu/Ron-fest2010/
Following an enthusiastic response to our preliminary announcement of the conference on binary evolution, we are even more looking forward to our gathering honoring Ron Webbink and further celebrating Peter Eggleton's and Ed van den Heuvel's birthdays!
We have now compiled our Scientific Organizing Committee and organization plans are advancing rapidly. Please check out the conference web site:
http://ciera.northwestern.edu/Ron-fest2010/.
The conference organizing supporters are the Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics (CIERA) at Northwestern University and the "Associazione Cefalù and Astronomy". In this official announcement, we are contacting you with information on important deadlines, and with a request for submission of brief suggestions for potential presentations.
PLEASE CIRCULATE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT AS BROADLY AS YOU WISH!
IMPORTANT DEADLINES:
January 4, 2010 - submission of breif suggestions for presentations (to w-finney[AT]northwestern.edu;
e-mail subject: Presentation Suggestion by <your name here>)
February 15, 2010 - submission of presentation titles and abstracts
March 1, 2010 - early registration; announcement of tentative scientific program
March 15, 2010 - announcement of final scientific program
April 19, 2010 - room reservations at conference hotel & late registration
SCIENCE TOPICS & REQUEST FOR TALK PROPOSALS
We invite all interested, potential participants to send us brief suggestion(s) (a couple of sentences) for presentations they would like to give on results that generally connect to any of the prospective topics from the following list:
* Mass and Angular Momentum Transfer & Loss
* Physics of Common Envelope Evolution
* Contact Binaries
* Collisions/Mergers
* Binaries in Clusters
* Cataclysmic Variables & Symbiotic Stars
* X-ray Binaries
* Binary and Millisecond Pulsars
* Binary Supernova Progenitors
* Gravitational Wave Sources
We particularly invite presentations of recent, exciting results or suggestions for reviews of specific (sub-)areas of interest. The scientific program will comprise 10 sessions (two morning and one late afternoon) over 4 days with a half day free for excursions.
Please send your suggestions to: w-finney[AT]northwestern.edu by January 4, 2010.
CONFERENCE HOTEL AND ACCOMMODATIONS
Mykonos is one of the most beautiful islands in Greece. It has preserved its unique architectural character, crystal clear waters, iconic bays and sandy beaches, despite its popularity. The end of June is one of the best times to visit Greece, before the high traffic of mid-July to August. Our conference will be held at one of the best resort hotels on Mykonos, Greece:
Saint John Hotel, http://www.saintjohn.gr/ -
It is located in the bay of Agios Ioannis, one of the best beaches on the island, and just across from the island of Delos. A set of rooms has been reserved at the hotel (see http://www.saintjohn.gr/mykonos-accommodation-rooms.php) for conference participants at rates much lower than their regular prices for the time of the conference.
Rates are per room (2 occupants) per night and include breakfast and all taxes:
Garden View: 160 euros
Executive Sea View: 195 euros
You will be able to submit your room reservations directly to the hotel by faxing a reservation form. Well before the deadline for the room reservations we will set up a system through which participants interested in finding room-mates can pair up. In the coming months we will also provide a list of nearby hotels with lower room rates. More information on all these issues will appear on the conference web site and will be circulated in our next circular some time in the middle of January.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
The deadline for early registration is March 1, 2010. The early-registration fee is equal to 250 euros (300 euros for late registration). This fee will cover the conference room, all coffee breaks, the registration reception on the evening of June 21, the conference dinner, and the proceedings book to be published in the AIP Conference Series.
Information about how to register will appear on the conference web site and in our next circular.
SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Matthew Bailes - Swinburne University of Technology
Luciano Burderi - University of Cagliari
Tiziana di Salvo - University of Palermo
Peter Eggleton - Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Zhanwen Han - Chinese Academy of Sciences
Vicky Kalogera - Northwestern University
Andrew King - University of Leicester
Gijs Nelemans - Radboud University
Fred Rasio - Northwestern University
Hans Ritter - MPA Garching
Mike Shara - American Museum of Natural History
Chris Tout - University of Cambridge
Ed van den Heuvel - University of Amsterdam
Ron Webbink - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Dayal Wickramasinghe - Australian National University
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1.4 Gravitation and Cosmology, 8th Int. Conference of Num. Analysis and Applied Maths
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/12/06/symposium-on-gravitation-and-cosmol…
Starting Sun, Sep 19, 2010 to Sat, Sep 25, 2010
Location: Island of Rhodes, Greece
Additional Information: http://www.icnaam.org/Sessions_Minisymposia.htm
Dear colleagues,
the "Second Big Challenge Symposium - The Big Challenge of Cosmological Understanding: Gravitation, Dark Matter and Dark Energy. Towards New Scenarios" will be held within the 8th International Conference of Numerical Analysis and Applied Mathematics, see
http://www.icnaam.org/Sessions_Minisymposia.htm, Symposium no. 13.
The dates are: 19-25/09/2010. Location: Island of Rhodes, Greece - Hotel and Conference Center: Rodos Palace: http://www.rodos-palace.com/.
This year we will celebrate the 65th birthday of Prof. Dr. Peter Deuflhard.
For full information kindly contact: cordac.galilei[AT]gmail.com. I will be grateful to you if you forward this <span>invitation</span> to other colleagues.
Thanks for your kind attention.
Best regards, Ch.
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Dr. Christian Corda, PhD
Chairman of the "Second Big Challenge Symposium - The Big Challenge of Cosmological Understanding: Gravitation, Dark Matter and Dark Energy. Towards New Scenarios"
Editor in Chief of "The Open Astronomy Journal" (ISSN 1874-3811 http://bentham.org/open/toaaj/EBM.htm )
Editor of "The International Journal of Mathematics and Mathematical Sciences" http://www.hindawi.com/83262693.html
Scientific Director of the Associazione Scientifica Galileo Galilei, Via Pier Cironi 16, I-59100 Prato ITALY
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2. Jobs
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2.1 International Relativistic Astrophysics PhD: 2010 Announcement
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/12/24/the-international-relativistic-astr…
Institution: Europe
Deadline: Sun, Feb 28, 2010
Additional Information: http://www.irap-phd.org/
The International Relativistic Astrophysics PhD is a newly established international Doctorate Program in Astrophysics that has been selected by the European Commission as an Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorate
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus/results_compendia/selected_project…
This PhD program has a duration of 3 years and is developed within a consortium:
- UNIVERSITE DE NICE - SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France (Coordinating institution)
- SHANGHAI ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATORY, China
- FREE UNIVERSITY OF BERLIN, Germany
- AEI - POTSDAM, Germany
- TARTU OBSERVATORY, Estonia
- STOCKHOLM UNIVERSTIY, Sweden
- UNIVERSITY OF FERRARA, Italy
- UNIVERSITY OF ROME - LA SAPIENZA, Italy
- BRAZILIAN CENTRE FOR PHYSICS RESEARCH, Brazil
- OBSERVATORY OF THE CÔTE D'AZUR, France
- INDIAN CENTRE FOR SPACE PHYSICS, India
- INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR RELATIVISTIC ASTROPHYSICS NETWORK, Italy
- UNIVERSITY OF SAVOIE, France
Applications are now solicited for the course starting in September 2010.
Deadline for Application: February 28, 2010
We invite applications from top-ranked students that either hold or are expected to obtain before August 2010 a Masters Degree in Theoretical Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Mathematics or closely related fields. A certified good knowledge of the English language is required. The selection of students is primarily based on excellence.
10 Erasmus Mundus Doctorate Fellowships will be made available by the European Commission.
Full information about the IRAP PhD program, the application form, the current poster, and detailed instructions on how to apply can be found on the web-site:
http://www.irap-phd.org/
The contact e-mail for inquiries is:
chardonnet[AT]lapp.in2p3.fr [Pascal Chardonnet]
Thank you for your support.
Prof. Remo Ruffini
Director of Erasmus Mundus IRAP PhD,
ICRANet and University of ROMA La Sapienza
ruffini[AT]icra.it
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2.2 MULTIDARK postdoctoral research positions
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/12/17/multidark-postdoctoral-research-pos…
Institution: Spain
Deadline: Fri, Jan 15, 2010
Additional Information: http://projects.ift.uam.es/multidark/offerspost.php
Multimessenger Approach for Dark Matter Detection (MULTIDARK) is a project supported by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation's Consolider-Ingenio 2010 Programme, involving most of the Spanish Institutions active on Dark Matter research, and covering all aspects of the subject, theoretical and experimental. It comprises 17 Spanish Research Groups, as well as several foreign members engaged in theoretical, astrophysical, cosmological and experimental aspects of dark matter research. The latter include theoretical and experimental analyses of direct and indirect detection experiments as varied as ANAIS, ROSEBUD, EURECA, GAW, MAGIC, CTA, Fermi-GLAST, PAMELA, ANTARES, KM3NeT, AUGER, JEM-EUSO, LISA. The postdoctoral scholars are expected to work with the existing group members.
We encourage applicants in all areas of dark matter research. Selection by the MULTIDARK steering committee will be on the basis of demonstrated excellence.
The appointment will be for two years, although in special cases 2+1 years can also be offered (third year contingent on successful performance). The position includes some travel funds.
Candidates should apply online at:
http://projects.ift.uam.es/multidark/offerspost.php
indicating the preferred name(s) of the host group(s) and including a CV, publication list, statement of research interests, and arrange for three letters of recommendation.
Applications received by January 15th, 2010, will receive full consideration for positions starting in 2010. Later applications may also be considered.
Informal inquiries and requests for additional information may also be made to Prof. Carlos Muñoz at carlos.munnoz[AT]uam.es
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2.3 Postdoctoral research scientist at Barnard College, Columbia University
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/12/15/postdoctoral-research-scientist-at-…
Institution: New York, U.S.A.
Additional Information: http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/BCCU
We invite applications for a postdoctoral research scientist to work in the area of black holes and gravitational wave astrophysics at Barnard College, Columbia University, to begin in September 2010 for a 2 year appointment. The successful applicant would work with Prof. Janna Levin on theoretical aspects of astrophysical sources such as black hole dynamics. The successful applicant would also join The Institute for Strings, Cosmology, and Astroparticle Physics (ISCAP) at Columbia. Other research areas in which ISCAP members are active include cosmology, string theory, particle astrophysics, and gravitational physics.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online at
http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/BCCU
The candidate must have a PhD or the equivalent and will be asked to supply a letter of interest; a complete *curriculum vitae *and publication list; and 3 letters of recommendation. Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and individuals from underrepresented groups.
Review of applications will begin December 21, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.
Contact Information
Professor Janna Levin
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Barnard College/Columbia University
3009 Broadway
New York, NY 10027
janna[AT]astro.columbia.edu
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2.4 Two PhD Positions in Astrophysics (Neutron starquakes)
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/12/09/two-phd-positions-in-astrophysics-n…
Institution: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Deadline: Mon, Feb 15, 2010
Additional Information: http://www.astro.uva.nl/~awatts
Applications are invited for two 4-year PhD positions to begin in Fall 2010 or as soon as possible thereafter. The successful candidates will work with Dr. Anna Watts on the physics of neutron starquakes. They will join a team exploring how and where stress builds up in a neutron star, and what happens when a starquake is triggered. One project will focus on the development and release of magnetic stresses in the solid crusts of neutron stars, while the other will explore the role of the nuclear fluids that penetrate the crust. Although both projects are primarily theoretical, ample opportunities exist for involvement in new missions such as the Fermi Gamma-Ray Space Telescope, and upcoming radio telescopes including LOFAR. The successful candidates will interact with a wide network of international collaborators, and the positions come with funds for travel and computers.
Applicants must have a Masters degree or equivalent in Physics or Astronomy, and be reasonably fluent in English. The gross salary is on the Dutch university scale (2042€/month in the 1st year, increasing to 2612€/month by the 4th year), with good social and medical benefits plus holiday and end-of-year bonuses. PhD students are expected to spend about 20% of their time assisting with undergraduate courses.
Interested candidates should submit via email (to the address below) a concise letter of interest, a CV, an official list of courses taken and grades, and a publication list (if appropriate). They should also arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent to the same address. Review of applications will begin on February 15th 2010 and continue until the positions are filled. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Receipt of applications will be acknowledged.
The Astronomical Institute ‘Anton Pannekoek’ is a lively international research institute with about 20 faculty/postdocs, 20-25 PhD students and a similar number of Masters students. English is the working language. The institute is only 20 minutes from the heart of Amsterdam, in a new building on the Amsterdam Science Park.
Further information/applications: By email to Dr. Anna Watts, A.L.Watts[AT]uva.nl
Institute webpage http://www.astro.uva.nl
Group webpage http://www.astro.uva.nl/~awatts
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2.5 Postdoctoral position in GW data analysis and phenomenology at NIKHEF
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/12/07/postdoctoral-position-in-gw-data-an…
Institution: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Deadline: Mon, Feb 01, 2010
The gravitational physics group at Nikhef in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in gravitational wave data analysis and phenomenology.
Nikhef is the national institute for subatomic physics in the Netherlands with about 240 employees: 145 physicists, 75 engineers / technicians and 20 employees for general support. Based in Amsterdam, it is a collaboration between four universities and the funding agency FOM. It coordinates and supports major Dutch activities in experimental subatomic physics, with strong involvement in projects at CERN as well as various astroparticle physics observatories, and gravitational-wave physics. In addition it has a theory department.
The gravitational physics group is a member of the Virgo Collaboration, is active in the LISA effort, and plays an important role in the Einstein Telescope design study. It is led by prof.dr. J.F.J. van den Brand. Other than 6 staff instrumentalists, the Nikhef group and its collaborators in the Netherlands consists of data analysts (C. Van Den Broeck and H.J. Bulten), astronomers and astrophysicists (J. Kuijpers, G. Nelemans), and theorists (J.W. van Holten and M. Postma), together with a number of students and postdocs. There is also vibrant collaboration with individuals and groups around the world. The Nikhef group itself will expand significantly over the next several years. More information about our activities can be found at http://www.nikhef.nl/en/for-nikhef-users/departments/scientific-departments….
The successful candidate will (i) participate in analysis of S6/VSR2 data, in the context of compact binary coalescence, and/or (ii) help prepare for scientific opportunities with Advanced LIGO and Virgo as well as third generation instruments on the ground and in space (Einstein Telescope and LISA). The position is for 2 years initially and extendable by an additional year.
Applicants should expect to have their PhD by September 2010. They should send a C.V., list of publications, and a brief statement of research interests, preferably by e-mail before February 1st, 2010 to dr. C. Van Den Broeck (vdbroeck[At]nikhef.nl), with a c.c. to T. van Egdom (pz[AT]nikhef.nl). Please also arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to these addresses. Applications may also be sent by regular mail to: Nikhef Personnel Department, P.O. Box 41882, NL-1009 DB Amsterdam. Please quote vacancy nr: 091139.
Informal inquiries can be made with dr. C. Van Den Broeck (vdbroeck[AT]nikhef.nl).
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2.6 Postdoctoral Researcher position in Theoretical Astrophysics at RIT
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/12/03/postdoctoral-researcher-position-in…
Institution: Rochester, New York, USA
Deadline: Sun, Jan 31, 2010
Additional Information: http://ccrg.rit.edu/
The astrophysics group at the Rochester Institute of Technology is seeking one or more outstanding postdoctoral researchers in theoretical astrophysics. We are particularly interested in candidates with computational experience, to make use of the superb facilities at RIT for gravitational simulations. These include a 32-node GRAPE cluster with a speed of 4 Tflops; three, GRAPE-6 computers; and a 110 node high-performance cluster. The successful applicant will work with David Merritt and Joshua Faber on one or more topics of current research interest at RIT, which include evolution of galactic nuclei, calculation of event rates for gravitational wave detectors, interaction of supermassive black holes with their stellar and gaseous environments, and stellar collisions. Outstanding candidates in related fields will also be considered.
To apply, please send a CV and statement of research interest to David Merritt at merritt_at_astro.rit.edu. In addition, please arrange for 2-3 letters of recommendation to be sent to the same address before January 31 2010.
Postal address for resume submission (e-mail submission is preferred):
ATTN David Merritt
Rochester Institute of Technology
Department of Physics
85 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623
USA
Included Benefits:
http://finweb.rit.edu/humanresources/benefits/
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2.7 Postdoctoral Fellow in Mathematical/Numerical Relativity at Otago
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/12/03/postdoctoral-fellow-in-mathematical…
Institution: Dunedin, New Zealand
Deadline: Fri, Jan 29, 2010
Additional Information: http://www.otago.ac.nz/jobs
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a fixed-term Postdoctoral Fellow in Applied Mathematics in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. The position is for up to three years. It is attached to the Marsden funded project “Global simulation of gravitational waves from isolated systems”. Applicants with a strong background in general relativity and/or numerical methods for PDEs are particularly encouraged to apply.
Specific enquiries may be directed to Professor J. Frauendiener, Chair of Applied Mathematics, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Tel 03 479 7770, Email joergf_at_maths.otago.ac.nz
Specific information about the Department can be obtained from the Departmental web page www.maths.otago.ac.nz
Applications quoting reference number A09/170 close on Friday 29 January 2010.
Application Information
Send applications to the Human Resources Division, Email job.applications_at_otago.ac.nz, Fax 03 479 8279. With each application, please include an application form, an EEO information form, a covering letter and your curriculum vitae. The forms and a full job description are available at www.otago.ac.nz/jobs Alternatively, contact the Human Resources Division, Tel 03 479 8269, Email job.applications_at_otago.ac.nz
Equal opportunity in employment is University policy.
E tautoko ana Te Whare Wananga o Otago i te kaupapa whakaorite whiwhinga mahi.
www.otago.ac.nz/jobs
DO NOT send original documents in support of your application - copies are adequate and preferred. Documents will not be returned. Please complete a separate application form and include a separate copy of your curriculum vitae and supporting documents for each vacancy you wish to apply for. For ease of processing and to avoid cost and waste, we ask that applications are not presented in folders.
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2.8 Research Associates in Gravitational Wave Theory and Data Analysis at Cardiff
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/12/02/research-associates-2-posts-gravita…
Institution: Cardiff, U.K.
Deadline: Fri, Jan 08, 2010
Additional Information: http://www.cf.ac.uk/jobs/academic/20090622-080110.html
Cardiff Gravitational Physics (http://www.astro.cardiff.ac.uk/research/gravity/) is seeking applications to fill one or more STFC- and EC-funded research positions. You will have the opportunity to take part in the exciting search for gravitational waves in data from the most sensitive interferometers built to date using state-of-the-art computational infrastructure. Group members play leading roles in efforts to detect signals from the coalescence of neutron star and black hole binaries, and from gamma-ray bursts. They model astrophysical sources of gravitational waves and develop search algorithms for their detection and interpretation with current and future detectors. You will also have the opportunity to participate in the design study of the Einstein Telescope, a third generation gravitational wave antenna with an anticipated sensitivity a factor of 10 better than the advanced LIGO detectors.
The positions are available initially for a period of two years, and are at the Research Associate (Grade 6) level. The nominal starting date is October 2010, but the precise starting dates are negotiable.
Salary: £29704 - £35469 per annum. (Grade 6).
Closing date: 08 January 2010.
Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Patrick Sutton by email at Patrick.Sutton[AT]astro.cf.ac.uk. Instructions for applying may be found here:
<http://www.cf.ac.uk/jobs/academic/20090622-080110.html>
Completed applications should be sent directly to vacancies[At]cardiff.ac.uk and cc'ed to Patrick.Sutton[AT]astro.cf.ac.uk.
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1. Conferences
1.1 Pan-American Advanced Studies Institute on Quantum Gravity
1.2 13th Eastern Gravity Meeting
1.3 1st VESF School on Gravitational-Wave Data Analysis
1.4 CompStar2010 School and Workshop on Computational Astrophysics
1.5 AIGO Conference: Project Plan and Science Benefits
2. Jobs
2.1 Assistant Professor position in GR/Astrophysics at Florida Atlantic University
2.2 Scientific IT Specialist at the Albert Einstein Institute
2.3 Postdoctoral positions in gravitational-wave and electromagnetic astronomy at UW-Milwaukee
2.4 Simons Postdoctoral Fellowship at The University of Texas at Austin
2.5 Postdoc position in quantum gravity/cosmology at New Brunswick
2.6 PhD position in Relativistic Astrophysics at University of Valencia
2.7 Two postdoctoral positions in Quantum Gravity in Marseille and Lyon
2.8 VESF fellowship for theoretical research on gravitational wave detection
2.9 Two postdoc positions in cosmology at University of Portsmouth
2.10 Postdoctoral position in General Relativity at Lisbon
2.11 Postdoctoral position in gravitational-wave data analysis for LIGO
2.12 Postdoctoral Positions in Cosmology at ASU
2.13 Scientific IT Specialist at Perimeter Institute
2.14 Postdoc Position(s) in Quantum Gravity at Utrecht University
2.15 Postdoctoral Positions in Theoretical Gravitational-Wave Science at Caltech
2.16 PhD positions in gravitational physics at Ole Miss
2.17 Postdoc in gravitational-wave physics at Carnegie Mellon University
2.18 Postdoc in Theoretical Cosmology at UC Davis
3. News
3.1 Mock LISA Data Challenge round 4 released
3.2 2010 Awards for Essays on Gravitation (reminder)
3.3 Free access to all papers published in "Gravitation and Cosmology"
3.4 GWIC Thesis Prize: Call for Nominations
3.5 GW Notes: New issue and highlight on EMRI waveforms
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1. Conferences
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1.1 Pan-American Advanced Studies Institute on Quantum Gravity
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/11/28/pan-american-advanced-studies-insti…
Starting Wed, Jun 23, 2010 to Sat, Jul 03, 2010
Location: Morelia, Mexico
Additional Information: http://www.physics.ucsb.edu/~pasi/
Summer School Second Announcement: Pan-American Advanced Studies Institute (PASI) on Quantum Gravity
Dear Colleagues,
Arrangements are now being finalized for a Quantum Gravity summer school (Pan-American Advanced Studies Institute on Quantum Gravity) to be hosted by the Institute for Mathematics of the National Autonomous University Of Mexico (UNAM) in Morelia, Mexico, June 23-July 3, 2010.
Please see http://www.physics.ucsb.edu/~pasi/ for up to date information and the application/financial aid form. Applications should be received by
Jan 31, 2009
to receive full consideration. Please note: We expect to be able to cover all local expenses as well as to provide significant (and, in some cases, full) travel support for participants from the Americas. Unfortuantely, our funding cannot support the expenses of participants based outside the Americas.
Lectures at the school will describe current research in several approaches to quantum gravity, including string theory, loop gravity, and causal dynamical triangulations. Anticipated lecturers include:
Abhay Ashtekar (Penn State U.)
Máximo Bañados (Universidad Católica)
Alejandro Corichi (UNAM-Morelia)
Scott Dodelson (Fermilab)
Laurent Freidel (Perimeter Institute)
Alberto Güijosa (ICN-UNAM)
Veronika Hubeny (Durham U.)
Clifford Johnson (USC)
Per Kraus (UCLA)
Renate Loll (Utrecht U.)
Carlo Rovelli (U. Marseille)
Robert Wald (U. Chicago)
Lectures will be appropriate for advanced Ph.D students and beginning postdocs. The goal of the school is to bring together researchers from these different approaches from throughout the americas.
Logistics and Funding:
The location and timing of our school have been chosen to synergize with the 19th International Conference on General Relativity and Gravitation (GR19), to be held July 5-9, 2010 in Mexico City (see http://www.gr19.com/). We have funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation to support travel and local expenses for participants from throughout the americas. We expect to be able to cover all local expenses as well as to provide significant (and, in some cases, full) travel support for participants from the Americas. Nevertheless, we urge the student's home institutions to support the students to the maximum possible extent as this will increase the number of students who can participate in our school. Unfortunately, our funding cannot support the expenses of participants based outside the Americas.
Please distribute this announcement to interested students and postdocs.
We look forward to an exciting school!
Sincerely,
Donald Marolf
Alejandro Corichi
Abhay Ashtekar
Maximo Banados
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1.2 13th Eastern Gravity Meeting
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/11/23/13th-eastern-gravity-meeting/
Starting Fri, May 21, 2010 to Sat, May 22, 2010
Location: Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.
Additional Information: http://www.physics.ncsu.edu/EGM13/
The 13th Eastern Gravity Meeting will be hosted by the Department of Physics at North Carolina State University. The meeting will take place in Riddick Hall on the NCSU campus. Participation is encouraged by researchers -- especially students -- in all areas of gravitational physics, including classical, quantum, theory, observation, computation and experiment. Since this is a regional meeting, most participants are expected to come from the east coast of North America, but all are welcome.
The meeting will follow the format of previous Eastern Gravity Meetings (and other regional gravity meetings such as the Pacific Coast Gravity Meetings and Midwest Relativity Meetings). All presentations will be the same length (approximately 10-15 minutes), and every effort will be made to accommodate all submissions.
No registration fee will be charged, and no financial support will be provided. All attendees are encouraged to register. This will help the organizers in their planning. Attendees who would like to present a talk must register for the conference.
Further information can be found at the conference website, http://www.physics.ncsu.edu/EGM13/
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1.3 1st VESF School on Gravitational-Wave Data Analysis
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/11/22/1st-vesf-school-on-data-analysis/
Starting Wed, Feb 10, 2010 to Sat, Feb 13, 2010
Location: Cascina (PISA), Italy
Additional Information: http://www.roma1.infn.it/teongrav/VESF/SCHOOL.html
The Virgo EGO Scientific Forum (VESF) is glad to announce the 1st edition of the VESF School on Gravitational Waves Data Analysis, which will take place from February 10th to February 13th, 2010 at the site of EGO in Cascina (Italy).
The purpose of this VESF school is to complement the traditional VESF School on Gravitational Waves, which will take place in the Summer of 2010, providing a practical, hands-on introduction to the methodologies and techniques for data analysis.
The school welcomes young physicists and engineers; they will be introduced to the main characteristics of the data produced by interferometric detectors like Virgo, and will learn about basics of signal processing and GW data analysis. The school comprises short theoretical lessons and long training sessions, allowing the students to apply Virgo analysis software to real data with embedded test signals.
The deadline for applications is Jan. 15th, 2010 and further information can be found on the VESF website
http://www.roma1.infn.it/teongrav/VESF/
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1.4 CompStar2010 School and Workshop on Computational Astrophysics
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/11/15/compstar2010-school-and-workshop-on…
Starting Mon, Feb 08, 2010 to Tue, Feb 16, 2010
Location: Ganil, France
Additional Information: http://ipnweb.in2p3.fr/compstar2010
We are glad to inform you that the CompStar2010 School and Workshop on Computational Astrophysics will be held in GANIL, Caen, February 8-16, 2010
This event is founded by the European Science Foundation. It will consist of a School on computational astrophysics (February 8-13) and a workshop covering different aspects of the physics of compact stars (February 14-16) including a session dedicated to the nuclear physics experiments relevant for neutron star physics.
The deadline for registration is december the 20th.
For registration and more information, see http://ipnweb.in2p3.fr/compstar2010
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1.5 AIGO Conference: Project Plan and Science Benefits
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/11/05/aigo-conference-project-plan-and-sc…
Starting Mon, Feb 22, 2010 to Wed, Feb 24, 2010
Location: Perth, Australia
Additional Information: http://www.aigo.org.au/
The Australian International Gravitational Observatory: Project Plan and Science Benefits
An International Conference to be held at the University of Western Australia and the Gingin Gravity Centre
Members of the LSC, Virgo and LCGT collaborations are invited to a special conference on the AIGO project on 22-24 February 2010.
The meeting follows the GWIC Roadmap recommendation #2:
“Recommendation - We recommend that GWIC organize a workshop to elucidate the scientific benefits of interferometers in Japan, Australia and possibly India, as a way to encourage further international support and recognition of the potential scientific contributions of these facilities as part of the global network of ground-based gravitational wave detectors”.
It was suggested at the July GWIC Meeting that the Australia-India Collaboration meeting already planned for February 2010 be extended to realise the above recommendation, particularly in regard to the AIGO Project.
With help and advice from those listed as the Organising Committee below, we have proceeded to plan this meeting. It will be held in our late summer, 22-24 Feb, followed by a 3-day excursion to explore the spectacular Wild Beaches of South Western Australia. Afterwards there will be a residential seminar on gravitational wave detector technology mainly for the benefit of our Indian colleagues and others who are new to the field.
Please see the draft program at AIGO web site http://www.aigo.org.au/
<em>Registration details:</em>
A registration fee of AUD$250.00 payable on arrival will include lunches, dinners and transport for the three day scientific program.
<em>Organizing Committee:</em>
Chair: Jesper Munch, Secretary: Pablo Barriga.
Members: Ju Li, Chunnong Zhao, David Coward, Jackie Davidson, Jean-Charles Dumas, Karsten Danzmann, Bala Iyer, Sanjeev Dhurandhar, C. S. Unnikrishnan, Jay Marx, David G. Blair, David E. McClelland, Susan M. Scott, Andrew Melatos, Catherine Nary Man, Zong-Hong Zhu
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2.1 Assistant Professor position in GR/Astrophysics at Florida Atlantic University
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/11/30/assistant-prof-position-in-grastrop…
Institution: Boca Raton, FL, U.S.A.
Deadline: Sun, Jan 10, 2010
Additional Information: http://jobs.fau.edu/
The Department of Physics at FAU invites applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level, (Position # 981470), to begin in Aug 2010. The Department supports over 30 PhD students and has active research groups in the fields of general relativity, astrophysics, biophysics, neuroscience and quantum optics. In this search, we are seeking highly qualified candidates committed to a career in teaching and research in general relativity or astrophysics. Our FAU Spacetime (FAUST) group has four faculty members and conducts research in numerical astrophysics and in the foundations of classical and quantum gravity. The Department offers BS, MS, MST and Ph.D. degrees. The successful candidates will be expected to teach, conduct a vigorous research program, and contribute to the development of the current research initiatives within the Physics Department.
To be considered for this position, applicants must complete the online Faculty, Administrative, Managerial & Professional application and apply at http://jobs.fau.edu/. Please attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae and a statement of teaching and research interests along with your application. In addition, the candidate must submit three letters of recommendations, list of publications, a statement of teaching and research interests by email (preferably) to grfs[AT]physics.fau.edu. The address for the letters of recommendation is Chair of the GR Search Committee, Department of Physics, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991. Material received by January 10, 2010 will receive full consideration.
A background check will be required for the candidate selected for this position. For further details visit our Web page (http://www.physics.fau.edu). Positions are subject to anticipated availability of funds.
Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Florida Atlantic University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Institution.
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2.2 Scientific IT Specialist at the Albert Einstein Institute
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/11/26/scientific-it-specialist-at-the-alb…
Institution: Potsdam, Germany
Deadline: Thu, Dec 31, 2009
Additional Information: http://numrel.aei.mpg.de/Jobs/index.html
The Astrophysical Relativity Division of the Albert Einstein Institute (Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics) in Potsdam (Germany) seeks a creative individual with experience in both scientific research and information technology (IT) to fill a new hybrid research/IT position within the institute. While great flexibility is left in the vision of the position, which the candidate will also help define, the successful applicant is expected to assist the scientists in their computational efforts to model sources of gravitational waves. On a case-by-case basis, the successful applicant may also negotiate a fraction of his/her time for use in independent research.
The initial mandate of the position is threefold. First, assisting the scientists in the development of their numerical codes and in their optimization to best exploit new supercomputing infrastructures and architectures (e.g. MPI, openMP, etc). Second, investigating the best and most effective computational solutions that could be relevant for the scientific research carried out by the scientists. Third, as changing scientific conditions and computational resources dictate (e.g. cloud computing, GPUs, etc), develop new strategies that exploit them at best and train the scientists in their use.
The position is initially for 5 years, but it could be extended to longer periods and may eventually become permanent. The salary will be a very competitive one within the German scientific system and could include additional allowances if the candidate also manages a small group.
Applications should be sent electronically to Prof. L. Rezzolla (rezzolla_at_aei.mpg.de) as a single PDF file containing a CV, a publication list, a research summary and proposal. Applicants should also arrange for at least 2 letters of reference. All material should arrive by Dec. 31st, 2009 and the search will continue until a suitable candidate is found.
CANDIDATE PROFILE:
EDUCATION:
* A PhD or PhD-level experience in Physics, Math, Computer Science or closely related discipline.
* A proficient knowledge of written and spoken English
EXPERIENCE:
* Familiarity and previous exposure to scientific culture and operating procedures.
* Expert-level computing skills particularly with respect to HPC on massively parallel platforms, proficiency in several programming languages (C, C++, Fortran, Python, etc.).
* Experience conducting research in physics with preference to relativity, astrophysics and hydrodynamics.
* Previous exposure to the computational infrastructure developed and used at the institute (e.g. Cactus Computational Toolkit, Carpet AMR driver, Whisky HD and MHD code).
The last two intems are important additional values but not pre-requisites.
LEADERSHIP SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES
* A positive, outgoing personality with a genuine interest in engaging scientists and assisting them to improve their research.
* A teamwork-oriented, problem-solving attitude and the ability to coordinate and lead a dedicated research group.
* Strong verbal and written skills. The candidate must be able to demonstrate and communicate his visions and suggestions and to train the scientists in the use of new computational strategies.
* The ability to build strong relationships within the local and the global scientific community and become a trusted, expert advisor.
* A flexible working schedule adapted to the equally flexible working schedule of the scientists.
* Reseach-planning and proposal writing abilities: the candidate is expected to assist the scientists in their requests of new computational facilities and to actively attract external funding to promote and support the research of his/her group.
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2.3 Postdoctoral positions in gravitational-wave and electromagnetic astronomy at UW-Milwaukee
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/11/24/postdoctoral-positions-in-gravitati…
Institution: Milwaukee, WI, U.S.A
Deadline: Sun, Feb 28, 2010
The Center for Gravitation and Cosmology at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) invites applications for up to five postdoctoral research positions. The initial appointments are for one year, with renewal for a second (and, in some cases, a third) year contingent on continued funding and satisfactory performance.
The Center for Gravitation and Cosmology at UWM is one of the nation's largest and most active research groups in gravity, cosmology, astronomy, and astrophysics with nine faculty members, Luis Anchordoqui, Patrick Brady, Jolien Creighton, Dawn Erb, John Friedman, David Kaplan, Leonard Parker, Xavier Siemens, and Alan Wiseman, senior scientist Scott Koranda, visiting professor Warren Anderson, and several postdoctoral fellows and graduate students. The group also maintains a close relationship with the Albert Einstein Institutes in Hannover and Golm through Bruce Allen and Maria Alessandra Papa who hold Adjunct appointments at UWM and visit regularly. More information about the people and the research can be found at http://gravity.phys.uwm.edu.
The group performs research that spans most aspects of LIGO Scientific Collaboration (LSC) gravitational-wave data analysis activities, including searches for binary neutron star and black hole inspirals, continuous waves from isolated neutron stars, development and support of Einstein@Home, bursts, and stochastic background. The group is also active in several grid computing collaborations including the Open Science Grid (OSG). The group is recruiting up to three postdoctoral research associates to work in these areas. Applicants with a backgrounds in gravitational-wave physics, theoretical relativity, numerical relativity, cosmology, high energy physics (theory and experiment), and other areas of astronomy are welcome to apply.
In addition, the CGC is recruiting up to two postdocs in the area of observational astronomy. The first position is for research in the area of evolution and characterization of high redshift galaxies under the supervision of Dawn Erb. Applicants should have a PhD in astrophysics and experience with optical and/or infrared spectra of galaxies. A second position is available to develop and conduct radio transient searches under the supervision of David Kaplan. Applicants should have a PhD in observational astronomy -- experience in radio interferometry or multi-wavelength observations of transients is desirable. Kaplan is a member of the Murchison Widefield Array collaboration, the ASKAP VAST collaboration, and is developing other projects, with particular interest in compact objects. Erb and Kaplan also hold adjunct positions at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and there will be opportunities to collaborate there as well.
Applicants whose work overlaps any of the research interests of the group should send a C.V., publication list, and a brief statement of their research interests by email to cgcpd[AT]gravity.phys.uwm.edu or by ordinary mail to
Ms. Kate Valerius, CGC Postdoc Search Committee
Department of Physics
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
PO Box 413
Milwaukee, WI 53201, USA
(Phone 414-229-4474 Fax: 414-229-5589.)
Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to this address. Screening of applications will begin December 1st 2009 and will continue until all positions are filled.
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity,
Affirmative Action Employer.
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2.4 Simons Postdoctoral Fellowship at The University of Texas at Austin
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/11/24/simons-postdoctoral-fellowship-at-t…
Institution: Austin, TX, U.S.A.
Deadline: Sun, Jan 31, 2010
Additional Information: http://zippy.ph.utexas.edu/postdoc.html
The Physics Department of The University of Texas at Austin is pleased to announce that it will host a Simons Postdoctoral Fellowship in the field of theoretical physics. This Fellowship, sponsored by the Simons Foundation, will offer a three-year position to highly qualified recent PhD graduates in all areas of physical theory.
The University of Texas at Austin pursues theoretical physics over a wide range of research arenas, including biophysics, condensed matter physics, cosmology, elementary particles, general relativity, nonlinear dynamics and plasma physics. The goal of the Simons Postdoctoral Fellowship program is to provide the best possible postdoctoral training to the strongest graduating PhD's.
The Simons Postdoctoral Fellowship will begin in September, 2010. The first-year salary will be $65000, with 3% increases each subsequent year. Additional support for travel and fringe benefits will be available. To be eligible for a Fellowship, the candidate must have received his or her PhD during the academic year immediately preceding that in which the Fellowship would begin. There are no other restrictions.
The deadline for applications is January 31, 2010. Applications should include three letters of recommendation, a Curriculum Vitae and a short statement of purpose, describing the goals of the proposed research, including University collaborators where appropriate. Applications can be submitted through surface mail, or through a link at the web site of the Physics Department of The University of Texas at Austin.
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2.5 Postdoc position in quantum gravity/cosmology at New Brunswick
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/11/17/postdoc-position-in-quantum-gravity…
Institution: Fredericton, Canada
Deadline: Tue, Dec 15, 2009
Additional Information: http://aarms.math.ca/pdf/
The Gravity group at the University of New Brunswick expects to have a post-doctoral position available beginning in Fall 2010. The group has three faculty (Jack Gegenberg, Viqar Husain and Sanjeev Seahra), and typically two postdocs, and a few graduate students. Our research interests are in general relativity, cosmology, quantum gravity, geometric flows and related areas.
To apply please send a cover letter and CV, and have at least two letters of reference sent by email to Ms. M. Hetherington at mhetheri[AT]unb.ca
Candidates wishing to apply for an AARMS post-doctoral fellowship should submit applications by Dec. 15 2009. Information on these fellowships is available at http://aarms.math.ca/pdf/
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2.6 PhD position in Relativistic Astrophysics at University of Valencia
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/11/16/phd-position-in-relativistic-astrop…
Institution: Valencia, Spain
Deadline: Thu, Jan 07, 2010
The Relativistic Astrophysics Group of the University of Valencia (Spain) seeks candidates for a PhD position. The application deadline is January 7, 2010. The PhD position is opened through the "Prometeo/2009 Santiago Grisolia" program of the Generalitat Valenciana. Eligible candidates must have obtained their degree in a non-Spanish university after January 1st 2008, and are expected to enroll in the Master "Advanced Physics" of the University of Valencia.
The group carries research in the fields of numerical relativistic hydrodynamics and magneto-hydrodynamics, numerical relativity, and numerical cosmology. The group is actively investigating astrophysical scenarios such as stellar collapse, accretion onto compact objecs, dynamics and evolution of (magnetized) neutron stars, relativistic jets (in active galaxies and microquasars), gamma-ray bursts, galaxy formation, galaxy clusters, and gravitational radiation. The focus of the PhD position will be related to any of the above topics.
Economic conditions:
The salary of the position is of 1200 euros per month, which includes health insurance through the Spanish public system (Seguridad Social). In addition, the selected candidate will receive 1600 euros as a contribution to the settlement fees, and 1200 euros to cover the registration taxes in the Master "Advanced Physics" of the University of Valencia. The duration of the position can be extended up to a total of three years.
Documentation to be provided by the candidates:
1.- Photocopy of the passport (non-EU citizens) or of the Identification card (EU citizens).
2.- Official certification of degree and marks (official translation to Spanish is requested).
3.- Photocopy of the academic degree (official translation to Spanish is requested).
4.- CV
5.- Rationale of the research project to be done (in coordination with the group).
6.- Two reference letters.
7.- Accreditation of the knowledge of English or Spanish.
For more information, please visit
http://www.edu.gva.es/poci/es/10_GRISOLIA.htm
or contact Jose Maria Ibanez at jose.m.ibanez_at_uv.es
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2.7 Two postdoctoral positions in Quantum Gravity in Marseille and Lyon
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/11/13/two-postdoctoral-positions-in-quant…
Institution: Marseille and Lyon, France
Deadline: Thu, Dec 10, 2009
Additional Information: http://www.cpt.univ-mrs.fr/~quantumgravity/
Two postdoctoral positions in Quantum Gravity will be opened this year in France, one in Marseille and one in Lyon. We expect to fill the two positions anytime between now and fall 2010. The postions are for two years, have a competitive salary and access to travel grants. The successful candidate is expected to have contributed to the field of quantum gravity, and to be interested in collaborating with the research groups in Marseille or Lyon.
The Marseille and Lyon groups are presently formed by four faculties (Livine, Speziale, Perez, Rovelli), several postdocs and numerous students.
We expect applications to include a CV, a brief summary of previous research, and a research proposal up to four pages, mentioning also the reason for the interest in our group. Please send applications to: <perez_at_cpt.univ-mrs.fr>.
Two or three recommandation letters can be sent to the same address.
We expect to begin evaluating applications by December 10th.
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2.8 VESF fellowship for theoretical research on gravitational wave detection
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/11/11/vesf-fellowship-for-theoretical-res…
Institution: TBD
Deadline: Sun, Jan 10, 2010
Additional Information: http://www.roma1.infn.it/teongrav/VESF
The Virgo Ego Scientific Forum (VESF) is glad to announce the call for applications for one fellowship at postdoctoral level for up to two years, to work on theoretical research relevant to the physics of the Virgo experiment: potentially detectable gravitational wave sources, emitted waveforms, rates, data analysis algorithms and strategies and any other topic of interest for Virgo.
A direct impact on data analysis will be considered as an additional credit in the evaluation of proposed researches. The present call is open to groups that are member of VESF, as well as to individuals. In this latter case, the proposed research must take place at one of the groups which are members of VESF and the application will have to contain a letter of endorsement of the hosting Institution, assuring hospitality as well as logistic and scientific support for the proposed research activity. Applications from individuals are encouraged.
The application forms and the list of eligible groups can be found on the VESF webpage: http://www.roma1.infn.it/teongrav/VESF
Applications should be sent electronically to: severine.perus_at_ego-gw.it
The deadline for submitting applications is January 10th 2010, and the selection will take place by January 30th, 2010. The position should be filled by the end of June 2010 and the extension to a second year will be subject to positive evaluation of the scientific activity by the Executive Board
VESF encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, and women.
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2.9 Two postdoc positions in cosmology at University of Portsmouth
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/11/11/two-postdoc-positions-in-cosmology-…
Institution: Portsmouth, U.K.
Deadline: Fri, Jan 08, 2010
Additional Information: http:// http://www.port.ac.uk/vacancies/research/
The Institute of Cosmology & Gravitation (ICG) at the University of Portsmouth intends to appoint two postdoctoral researchers in theoretical and observational cosmology. A PhD degree and relevant research experience are required for both positions.
One researcher will work on linking observations and theories of dark energy. Informal queries can be made to will.percival[AT]port.ac.uk. The post, reference RTEC0091, is for three years, starting 1st OCTOBER 2010 (or earlier by agreement).
For the other post, reference RTEC0092, applications in all areas of theoretical cosmology are welcomed. This position is for two years, starting 1st OCTOBER 2010 (or earlier by agreement). A one year extension may be possible depending on funding availability. Informal enquiries about this post can be made to kazuya.koyama[AT]port.ac.uk.
The ICG consists of 10 academic staff, 13 postdoctoral researchers and 18 PhD students, and is involved in the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS-III including BOSS), the Dark Energy Survey (DES), the UK Low Frequency Array Consortium (UK-LOFAR), the VIMOS Public Extragalactic Redshift Survey (VIPERS) and the UK National Cosmology Supercomputer Consortium (COSMOS). More information is available at http://www.icg.port.ac.uk/
An online application form is available at http://www.port.ac.uk/vacancies/downloads/applicationform.doc
Please quote the appropriate post reference number (RTEC0091, RTEC0092) on all correspondence. Applications for both positions will be considered.
Applications (Application Form, CV, research statement, names of 3 referees) should be sent by email to jobs[AT]port.ac.uk and copied to icg-admin[AT]port.ac.uk. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent by email to icg-admin[AT]port.ac.uk, to arrive by the closing date, 8 JANUARY 2010. Late applications may be considered until the post has been filled.
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2.10 Postdoctoral position in General Relativity at Lisbon
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/11/10/postdoctoral-position-in-general-re…
Institution: Lisbon, Portugal
Deadline: Mon, Mar 01, 2010
The Centro Multidisciplinar de Astrofísica (CENTRA) invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the area of General Relativity and black hole physics, including numerical relativity. The appointment is for two years, subject to funding renewal and satisfactory performance.
A tentative date for the appointment is September 1, 2010 (with possible variations to be agreed upon with the successful applicant). The appointment is for two years. All candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Physics.
The Centro Multidisciplinar de Astrofísica (CENTRA) is a research centre which is part of the Physics Department of the Instituto Superior Técnico in Lisbon, a leading research Institution in Portugal. More information on the Center can be found at
http://centra.ist.utl.pt/
The gravity group is currently focusing on phenomenology of black hole physics and numerical relativity, and is composed of Vitor Cardoso, José Lemos, Andrea Nerozzi and Jorge Rocha. There is a dedicated collaboration with Leonardo Gualtieri (Rome "La Sapienza"), Carlos Herdeiro (Porto) and Ulrich Sperhake (Caltech), for the understanding of higher dimensional black objects and how to implement these and different theories numerically. The applicant is expected to contribute to the efforts of the group and to the training of students.
Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a statement of research interests (explaining how their background relates to black hole physics) and three letters of recommendation to the following e-mail address:
jobs_gravity_at_ist.utl.pt
Please use the subject "Black hole physics".
Applications should be received by March 1, 2010. Incomplete applications shall not be considered. Screening of applicants will begin on March 1, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. For more information please contact Vitor Cardoso (vitor.cardoso_at_ist.utl.pt). These positions are supported by Fundação para a Ciencia e Tecnologia (FCT).
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2.11 Postdoctoral position in gravitational-wave data analysis for LIGO
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/11/10/postdoctoral-position-in-gravitatio…
Institution: MS (USA), Lisbon (PT)
Deadline: Mon, Mar 01, 2010
The Centro Multidisciplinar de Astrofísica (CENTRA, Instituto Superior Técnico), in collaboration with the University of Mississippi, invites applications for one postdoctoral position in the area of gravitational waves and data analysis, in the context of the LIGO detector. The appointment is for two years, subject to funding renewal and satisfactory performance.
A tentative date for the appointment is September 1, 2010 (with possible variations to be agreed upon with the successful applicant). The appointment is for two years. All candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Physics.
The position is a joint position between CENTRA and the LIGO group of the university of Mississippi. CENTRA is a research centre located in Instituto Superior Técnico in Lisbon, a leading research Institution in Portugal. More information on the Center can be found at
http://centra.ist.utl.pt/
The applicant will be part of, and expected to participate in the activities of the LIGO group of the University of Mississippi,
http://www.phy.olemiss.edu/GR/ligoteam/
Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a statement of research interests and three letters of recommendation to the following e-mail address:
jobs_gravity_at_ist.utl.pt
Please use the subject "gravitational waves".
Applications should be received by March 1, 2010. Incomplete applications shall not be considered. Screening of applicants will begin on March 1, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. For more information please contact Vitor Cardoso (vitor.cardoso_at_ist.utl.pt) or Marco Cavaglià (cavaglia_at_phy.olemiss.edu). This position is supported by Fundação para a Ciencia e Tecnologia (FCT) and by the university of Mississippi.
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2.12 Postdoctoral Positions in Cosmology at ASU
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/11/10/postdoctoral-positions-in-cosmology…
Institution: Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.
Deadline: Tue, Dec 15, 2009
Additional Information: http://www.cosmology.asu.edu
The Department of Physics at Arizona State University invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in theoretical cosmology. The initial appointment will be for two years beginning in the Fall of 2010 with the possibility of an extension to a third year upon mutual agreement and availability of funding.
The successful candidate will work with Professor Damien Easson and his colleagues on topics at the interface of fundamental particle physics and cosmology. Applicants must possess a doctorate in physics and a strong research record in early universe cosmology, string theory and inflation, CMB physics, modified gravity, dark energy or gravitational physics. The successful candidate will have opportunities to pursue independent research projects and to work with members of the Cosmology Initiative at ASU. Please visit http://www.cosmology.asu.edu/ for more information.
ASU has an active, growing program in cosmology that includes members from the Department of Physics, the School of Earth and Space Exploration and the Beyond Center. Current members include Professors Andrei Belitsky, Roman Buniy, Paul Davies, Damien Easson, Lawrence Krauss, Richard Lebed, Cecilia Lunardini, Sangeeta Malhotra, James Rhoads, Evan Scannapieco and Rogier Windhorst.
Complete applications will include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching plans, and contact information for three references (postal and email address and phone number). Materials should be submitted electronically at http://physics.asu.edu/employment.php or by clicking the APPLY HERE button below (Job #EAS1).
Applications will be considered beginning December 15, 2009, with further review of completed files every two weeks until the search is closed. A background check is required for employment.
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2.13 Scientific IT Specialist at Perimeter Institute
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/11/10/scientific-it-specialist/
Institution: Waterloo, ON, Canada
Deadline: Fri, Dec 11, 2009
Additional Information: http://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/Scientific/Applications/Scientific_IT_Spec…
The Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI) seeks a creative individual with experience in both scientific research and information technology (IT) to fill a new hybrid research / IT position within the Institute. The successful applicant will bring his / her own vision to the position and help define it. A key aspect of the position is to assist PI’s scientific staff in making effective use of IT resources. We expect this position’s activities to evolve over time as needs and opportunities arise.
The initial mandate of the position is twofold. First, directly assisting Researchers in their use of IT resources and improving their ability to use currently known and available tools. Second, provide leadership by introducing Researchers to the best new IT resources that are available to them. This would include defining and sharing knowledge regarding these practices with the rest of the worldwide theoretical physics community, furthering PI’s role as a community resource. This includes but is not limited to: the use of end-user software, software coding, collaboration technologies, and social networking tools. On a case-by-case basis, the successful applicant may also negotiate a fraction of his / her time for use in independent research.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
• Act as a knowledge broker among Researchers. That is, find and test new programs and practices, advertise them, and be prepared to train others in their use
• Research and follow up on suggestions made by others regarding new software packages, equipment, etc. and their applicability to PI's research;
• Participate in the creation of a "standard", yet highly productive, Researcher IT environment (desktop hardware, software set-up), maximizing the use of open source software and/or popular commercial packages;
• As demand dictates, be a liaison with SHARCNET (or other HPC) resources. Be ready to help researchers to gain the expertise available at these facilities. Assist with the deployment and management of any PI large scale computing clusters.
• Work with other IT staff to refine standard IT service and support to better suit PI’s scientific community
• Bring or quickly develop an expert level knowledge in the use of the main packages used by Researchers, including Mathematica, Maple, LaTeX, etc.;
• Bring in depth knowledge of Linux and to a lesser extent Windows/Mac to assist Researchers with technical problems; participate in architectural planning for efficient use of IT throughout a research program
Candidate Profile:
Education:
A PhD or PhD-level experience in Physics, Math, Computer Science or closely related discipline which necessitated the in depth use of IT resources
Experience
• Familiarity and comfort with scientific / scientist culture and operating procedures
• Extensive experience conducting research in Physics (preferred) or a closely related discipline; i.e., direct familiarity with research processes
• Expert level IT skills, particularly with respect to Researcher end user applications
• Experience working in a team environment in a support role
• Ideally, operational experience in IT systems
Leadership Skills, Knowledge and Attributes
• A positive, outgoing personality with a genuine interest in engaging Researchers and assisting them to improve their use of IT
• Dynamic, quick-learner who can deal easily with the rapidly changing demands and possibilities of IT technology and researcher needs
• Able to build strong relationships within the Research community and become a trusted, expert advisor
• Strong verbal and written skills. The candidate must be able to demonstrate and communicate improved ways of using IT through a variety of media and presentation methods
• Ability to advocate for the effective use of technology within the research community both within PI and externally
• Teamwork-oriented problem solving attitude
Qualified and interested applicants are invited to apply online at http://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/ under the “Careers” section by Friday, December 11, 2009.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority
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2.14 Postdoc Position(s) in Quantum Gravity at Utrecht University
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/11/09/postdoc-positions-in-quantum-gravit…
Institution: Utrecht, NL
Deadline: Thu, Dec 17, 2009
Additional Information: http://www.phys.uu.nl/~loll/Web/jobs/jobs.html
There will be at least one opening for a post-doctoral position in quantum gravity in the group headed by Renate Loll at the Institute for Theoretical Physics of Utrecht University, starting in autumn of 2010 or earlier. Applicants should have a background in quantum gravity or related areas, and an active interest in contributing to the group's research in nonperturbative quantum gravity, and particularly the approach of Causal Dynamical Triangulations. See http://www.phys.uu.nl/~loll/Web/jobs/jobs.html for more information and how to apply. Deadline is 17 Dec 2009.
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2.15 Postdoctoral Positions in Theoretical Gravitational-Wave Science at Caltech
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/11/09/postdoctoral-senior-postdoctoral-po…
Institution: Pasadena, CA, U.S.A.
Additional Information: http://www.tapir.caltech.edu/
The California Institute of Technology invites applications for postdoctoral and senior postdoctoral appointments in theoretical aspects of gravitational-wave science.
These positions are for researchers in any of the three focus areas of our group:
1) NUMERICAL RELATIVITY and COMPUTATIONAL RELATIVISTIC ASTROPHYSICS (Lee Lindblom, Christian Ott, Mark Scheel, Jeandrew Brink, Ulrich Sperhake, Bela Szilagyi, and grad students), including a strong collaboration with the Cornell group led by Saul Teukolsky, Larry Kidder and involving Matt Duez. Systems and phenomena studied include compact binaries (BH/BH, NS/BH, NS/NS) as well as stellar collapse and supernova explosions.
2) GRAVITATIONAL-WAVE SOURCE ANALYSIS, DATA ANALYSIS, AND ASTROPHYSICS [Yanbei Chen, Christian Ott, Sterl Phinney, Kip Thorne, Tanja Hinderer, Michael Kesden, Ajith Parameswaran and grad students]. This effort has close ties to the Caltech theoretical astrophysics and observational astronomy programs, to the Caltech numerical relativity group, to the LIGO Laboratory, and to the JPL gravitational-wave group of Curt Cutler, Tom Prince, Massimo Tinto, Michele Vallisneri, John Armstrong, Frank Estabrook and postdocs Marc Favata and Samaya Nissanke.
3) GRAVITATIONAL-WAVE DETECTORS [Yanbei Chen, Kip Thorne and grad students.] This involves the application of quantum measurement and quantum control theory to advanced gravitational-wave detectors, as well as the formulation of experimental tests of quantum mechanics that can be performed on these detectors. This research is carried out in collaboration or interaction with members of the LIGO Lab, and other Caltech research groups, including those led by H. Jeff Kimble and Michael Roukes, and the Caltech Institute for Quantum Information, http://www.iqi.caltech.edu, and the Moscow University research group of Vladimir Braginsky, Farid Khalili, Sergei Vyatchanin, Stefan Danilishin and Sergey Strigin.
These three research programs are embedded in Caltech's TAPIR group (Theoretical Astrophysics Including Relativity), http://www.tapir.caltech.edu and are associated with the Caltech/JPL Association for Gravitational WaveResearch, http://www.its.caltech.edu/~cajagwr/ which includes the Caltech portion of LIGO and the Caltech/JPL portion of LISA.
By a single application one can be considered for Caltech's Prize Postdoctoral Fellowships in Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics, including Relativity [see http://www.pma.caltech.edu/GSR/fellowtheory.html] and for regular postdoctoral and senior postdoctoral positions.
The application deadline is December 1, though late applications will continue to be considered until all positions are filled.
PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATIONS VIA THE WEB at the following website, until that website closes:
http://www.beatricia.caltech.edu/astro-theoretical/apply.html
Under Research Interests, please choose the button "Relativity and Gravitational Waves"
Later applications should be sent to JoAnn Boyd, joann[AT]tapir.caltech.edu.
Application materials should include curriculum vitae with email address and with citizenship indicated, bibliography of publications (with refereed articles identified), web locations of manuscripts not yet published, and a description of the desired research directions. Please ensure that at least three letters of recommendation are provided by the writers via the web at http://www.eas.caltech.edu/search/theo-astro/references before the website closes, or to joann[AT]tapir.caltech.edu afterwards.
Caltech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Veterans, and Disabled Persons are encouraged to apply.
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2.16 PhD positions in gravitational physics at Ole Miss
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/11/07/phd-positions-in-gravitational-phys…
Institution: Oxford, MS, U.S.A.
Deadline: Mon, Mar 01, 2010
Additional Information: http://www.phy.olemiss.edu/GR/
The University of Mississippi invites students interested in Gravitational Physics and Astrophysics to join our graduate program.
The Gravitational and High-Energy Theory Group at the University of Mississippi is active in various areas of theoretical and experimental gravity and is part of the LIGO collaboration. Members of the group include Emanuele Berti, Luca Bombelli, Marco Cavaglia, Alakabha Datta, Tibor Torma, adjunct professor Vitor Cardoso, visiting professor Mihai Bondarescu and several graduate students.
Our research interests include both classical and quantum gravity. Present research focuses on the theory, phenomenology and detection of gravitational waves, the structure and dynamics of black holes and neutron stars, relativistic astrophysics, theoretical and phenomenological aspects of quantum gravity, astroparticle physics and cosmology.
More information on the group is available at the following URL:
http://www.phy.olemiss.edu/GR/
and information on the application process is available at:
http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/physics_and_astronomy/graduate/grad_info_admis…
A curriculum vitae (including a statement of research interests) should be sent to the following e-mail address:
gradmis_at_phy.olemiss.edu
Applicants should also arrange to have at least three recommendation letters to be sent to the same email address.
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2.17 Postdoc in gravitational-wave physics at Carnegie Mellon University
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/11/07/postdoc-in-gravitational-wave-physi…
Institution: Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A.
Deadline: Tue, Dec 15, 2009
Additional Information: http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/CMU/Department%20of%20Physics/258
The Dept. of Physics at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) invites applications for a three year post-doctoral position in gravitational-wave physics. The applicant would spend two years at CMU (w/ Ira Rothstein) and the final year at JPL (w/ Michele Vallisneri). Greater consideration will be given to applicants whose interests lie in producing gravitational-wave templates for inspiralling binaries in the Post-Newtonian expansion, using tools including the effective-field theory techniques developed by Rothstein and Goldberger. Applications should be submitted to http://www.academicjobsonline.org and should include a CV, a list of publications, a statement of research interests, and three letters of recommendation. All materials, including all letters of recommendation, must be received by December 15, 2009.
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2.18 Postdoc in Theoretical Cosmology at UC Davis
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/11/02/theoretical-cosmology-postdoc/
Institution: Davis, CA, U.S.A.
Deadline: Mon, Jan 04, 2010
Additional Information: http://www.physics.ucdavis.edu/Cosmology/Cosmology_Group.html
We invite applications for one or more postdoctoral research positions in theoretical cosmology beginning in the Fall 2010, to work with A. Albrecht and N. Kaloper. Our research interests include theoretical cosmology, astroparticle physics, and model building with applications such as early universe theory, inflation, quantum cosmology, braneworlds, dark energy, dark matter, and other applications of fundamental physics to the universe. Our close ties with other members of the UCD Cosmology group, in particular with L. Knox, and with the UCD High Energy Theory group present an exciting intellectual environment with broad opportunities for interaction and collaboration for our postdocs.
For more information see
http://www.physics.ucdavis.edu/Cosmology/Cosmology_Group.html
http://particle.physics.ucdavis.edu/hefti/index.php
The appointment will be for two years, with a possible renewal for the third year, contingent upon performance and availability of funds. Applicants should send a CV, statement of research interests and publication list, and arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be sent, either through
http://academicjobsonline.org/
or directly to
Mr. Bill Tuck
(for Theoretical Cosmology Search)
Department of Physics
University of California
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616
USA
To ensure full consideration, completed applications should be received by January 4, 2010.
The University of California, Davis, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty and staff.
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3. News
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3.1 Mock LISA Data Challenge round 4 released
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/11/23/mock-lisa-data-challenge-round-4-re…
Additional Information: http://astrogravs.nasa.gov/docs/mldc/
Dear Colleagues:
The Mock LISA Data Challenges (MLDCs) are a program to demonstrate LISA data-analysis capabilities and to encourage their development. Each round of challenges consists of one or more datasets containing simulated instrument noise and gravitational waves from sources of undisclosed parameters. Participants analyze the datasets and report best-fit solutions for the source parameters. Almost four years after the program began, we are proud to announce the release of the fourth challenge, MLDC 4. To obtain the datasets, go to http://astrogravs.nasa.gov/docs/mldc and follow the "Round 4" link. The authoritative description of MLDC 4 will appear in the Amaldi-8 proceedings; in the meantime please refer to http://lisatools.googlecode.com/svn/Docs/2009-amaldi-challenge3/mldc3procee… .
Challenge content --- While the third round of the MLDCs was focused on increasing the complexity and variety of GW sources, we are devoting the next iteration to the global-fit problem of detecting and analyzing sources of different types superposed in the LISA data. Thus, MDLC 4 consists of a single, "whole enchilada" challenge that includes all the sources of MLDCs 3.1-3.5 in the same dataset, albeit with larger source numbers (for EMRIs and cosmic-string bursts) and parameter ranges (for MBH binaries and EMRIs). You can find a graphic representation of a typical dataset at http://www.tapir.caltech.edu/dokuwiki/_media/listwg1b:mldc4.pdf ;
this particular realization includes 60+ million chirping Galactic binaries, 4 MBH binaries, 9 EMRIs, 15 cosmic-string bursts, an isotropic stochastic background, and of course instrument noise (the graphic reflects a previous test run that is not available for download).
Participating --- The deadline for Round 4 entries will be December 3, 2010, at midnight, U.S. Pacific time, with preliminary results to be presented at the 15th GWDAW meeting. (However: the GWDAW-15 date and place will be decided in Jan 2010; if GWDAW-15 is in early December 2010, we will bring forward the MLDC 4 deadline accordingly to have enough time to evaluate entries.) The global-fit character of this challenge encourages collaborative endeavors between group that have developed searches for different sources. We invite you to use the lisatools-challenge(a)gravity.psu.edu list as a forum to set up such collaborations (subscribe at http://www.gravity.psu.edu/mailman/listinfo/lisatools-challenge); please let us know how we may help you on this.
More information --- To obtain more details and to participate in the MLDCs, see the official MLDC website, http://astrogravs.nasa.gov/docs/mldc , the Task Force wiki, http://www.tapir.caltech.edu/listwg1b/ , and the lisatools software repository, http://lisatools.googlecode.com .
Best regards,
the MLDC task force
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3.2 2010 Awards for Essays on Gravitation (reminder)
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/11/14/2010-awards-for-essays-on-gravitati…
Additional Information: http://www.gravityresearchfoundation.org/competition.html
Gravity Research Foundation
In 2010 for our sixty-first competition, the trustees are offering five Awards for short Essays for the purpose of stimulating thought and encouraging work on Gravitation. We will make these Awards on May 15, 2010 for the best essays on the subject of Gravitation, its theory, applications, or effects.
Essays must be in English and e-mailed in a single PDF file before April 1, 2010. Early submission is greatly encouraged. One essay only will be accepted from each author.
Submission e-mail address: George M. Rideout, Jr., President (grideoutjr_at_aol.com)
First full announcement on hyperspace:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/08/13/awards-for-essays-on-gravitation/
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3.3 Free access to all papers published in "Gravitation and Cosmology"
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/11/14/free-full-text-versions-of-all-pape…
Free full text versions of all papers published in the international journal "Gravitation and Cosmology" (Grav. Cosmol.) during 1995-2007 are now at the site of the Russian Gravitational Society http://www.rgs.da.ru (or http://www.rgs.vniims.ru). Click "welcome", then "Gravitation and Cosmology", then "old issues", then issue (volume, number), then title of the paper, then in the last line "here".
As from 2008 the journal "Gravitation and Cosmology" is distributed by Springer, contents of all issues and abstracts of papers published in 2008-2009 in the journal may be found at the site:
http://www.springerlink.com/content/120954/
All other info and subscription details are at the site:
http://www.springer.com/astronomy/general+relativity/journal/12267
Please, recommend the subscription to this journal of your institute or university library for 2010.
Best regards,
Prof. Vitaly Melnikov,
Editor-in-Chief
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3.4 GWIC Thesis Prize: Call for Nominations
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/11/10/gwic-thesis-prize-call-for-nominati…
Additional Information: https://gwic.ligo.org/thesisprize/
GWIC Thesis Prize: Call for Nominations
The Gravitational Wave International Committee (GWIC) was formed to promote international collaboration and cooperation in the construction, operation and use of gravitational wave detection facilities world-wide. To this end, GWIC has established an annual prize for the outstanding Ph.D. thesis based on research in gravitational waves (http://gwic.ligo.org/thesisprize/).
Nominations for the 2009 GWIC Thesis Prize are now open. Members of the broader gravitational wave community are invited to nominate students who have performed notable research on any aspect of gravitational waves science. Theses will be judged on 1) originality and creativity of the research, 2) importance to the field of gravitational waves and gravitational wave detection, broadly interpreted, and 3) clarity of presentation in the thesis.
Eligibility: The award is made on a calendar year basis. Theses should have been accepted by their institutions between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009 to qualify for consideration. It is expected that many of the nominations will come from the member projects of GWIC, but this is not a requirement. A committee representing the GWIC member projects will evaluate the nominations and select the winner. Nominated theses may be in any language. The selection committee will make the final determinations about eligibility.
Nominations: Nominations should be submitted to the selection committee chair (Martin Hewitson, martin.hewitson_at_aei.mpg.de) by January 15, 2010. The nomination package consists of (i) the thesis, (ii) a letter of nomination, preferably from the thesis advisor, and (iii) an optional supporting letter from another scientist familiar with the work. The nomination letter (and supporting letter if applicable) should describe the importance of the research and how it supports GWIC’s goals to promote construction and exploitation of gravitational-wave detectors, foster development of new or enhanced gravitational-wave detectors, and to support the development of gravitational-wave detection as an astronomical tool generally. The thesis and letters may be submitted in electronic form (preferred) or in hard-copy (five copies).
The GWIC Thesis Prize will be presented at the 19th International Conference on General Relativity and Gravitation (GR19) (http://www.gr19.com/) in Mexico City, from 5-9 July 2010. The recipient will receive a certificate of recognition and a prize of $1,000. The nominator is responsible to ensure that travel funds will be made available to send the winner to the GR19 Conference to receive the prize.
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3.5 GW Notes: New issue and highlight on EMRI waveforms
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/11/05/gw-notes-new-issue-and-highlight-on…
It is a pleasure for us to announce the third issue of <em>GW Notes</em>. This issue's invited article by Nicolas Yunes is focussing on "Gravitational Wave Modelling of Extreme Mass Ratio Inspirals and the Effective-One-Body Approach".
The electronic journal "GW Notes" <http://brownbag.lisascience.org/lisa-gw-notes/> and its blog "The LISA Brownbag" <http://brownbag.lisascience.org/> , both produced by the AEI, propose to offer scientists of the Gravitational Wave community the opportunity to more easily follow advances in the areas of astrophysics, general relativity and data analysis. We hope to achieve this by selecting the most significant e-prints and listing them in abstract form with a link to the full paper in both a single e-journal (GW Notes) and a blog (The LISA Brownbag).
Of course, this also implies that the paper will have increased impact, since it will reach a broader public, and so we encourage you to not forget submitting your own work.
Best regards,
Bernard Schutz and Pau Amaro-Seoane
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Dear Members of the hyperspace@aei mailing list,
please find attached the bulletin for November 2009 collecting the
most recent information about Conferences, Jobs and News.
Most of these announcements have been made using the website
hyperspace.aei.mpg.de
but some members of the list are still sending their announcements
as emails to Malcolm MacCallum, who then forwards them to me. To avoid
this complicated bouncing procedure and until all become familiar with
the new way of posting the announcements, please send such emails to hyperspace(a)aei.mpg.de
and I will post them for you.
Best regards,
Luciano Rezzolla
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1. Conferences
1.1 GR19: First Announcement
1.2 VII International Conference on Gravitation and Cosmology
1.3 9th Edoardo Amaldi Conference on Gravitational Waves
1.4 Mathematical methods in general relativity and quantum field
theories
1.5 PDEs, Relativity and Nonlinear Waves
1.6 Cosmology on the Beach
1.7 14th Gravitational Wave Data Analysis Workshop (GWDAW14)
1.8 CAPRA and NRDA 2010
1.9 Focus Session on The Nature of Time in Fundamental Science
2. Jobs
2.1 Faculty Position in Astrophysics at Georgia Tech
2.2 Postdoctoral Research Associate Positions in Astrophysics at SISSA
2.3 Postdoctoral Position in Gravitational Wave Astronomy at MSU
2.4 Postdoctoral Positions at Penn State in Fundamental Gravitational
Theory
2.5 Postdoctoral positions in Quantum Gravity at AEI
2.6 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Relativistic Astrophysics at Georgia Tech
2.7 Postdoctoral Position at University of Chicago
2.8 PhD position in Theoretical HE Physics and Cosmology
2.9 Postdoctoral position in Theoretical HE Physics and Cosmology
2.10 PhD positions in the IMPRS in Astrophysics
2.11 Postdoctoral openings in Theoretical GW Physics at Maryland
2.12 Postdoctoral Fellowships in Theoretical Astrophysics at CITA
2.13 Tenure-track and long-term faculty positions at IPMU
2.14 Postdocs and distinguished-postdoc positions at IPMU
2.15 Postdoctoral Position at Beijing Normal University in Quantum
Gravity
2.16 Postdoctoral positions in the Astrophysical Relativity Division
at AEI
2.17 Junior Research Fellowship in Theoretical Physics at King's College
2.18 Postdoctoral Opportunities at the University of Alberta
2.19 BCAM International Call for Researchers (faculty)
2.20 BCAM International Call for Researchers (PhD)
2.21 BCAM International Call for Researchers (postdocs)
2.22 Postdoc at Imperial College
2.23 Postdoc Position in Gravitational Physics at UC Santa Barbara
2.24 Postdoctoral Recruitment at Perimeter Institute
2.25 Postdoc in Cosmology at Tufts Institute of Cosmology
2.26 Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics
3. News
3.1 New book – Exact Space-Times in Einstein's General Relativity
3.2 Electronic Proceedings of Loops '09 Conference and QG School in
Beijing
3.3 GRG on the Map
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1. Conferences
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1.1 GR19: First Announcement
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/10/23/gr19-first-announcement/
Starting Mon, Jul 05, 2010 to Fri, Jul 09, 2010
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Additional Information: http://www.gr19.com/
The 19th International Conference on General Relativity and
Gravitation (GR19) will take place at Mexico City on July 5-9, 2010.
The location of GR19 will be at the Centro Banamex Convention and
Exhibition Center (Centro Banamex) which is the most modern location
of its type in Mexico. A professional congress organizer (Anfitriones
Nacionales) will be in charge of the complete registration,
accommodation, transportation, equipment, and logistics of the event.
The Local Organizing Committee is aware of security concerns and has
taken several steps to address this issue. First, Centro Banamex is
located in the Reforma corridor, a touristic and business area in
Mexico City. Second, all the hotels proposed to the participants of
GR19 are in close proximity to the venue. Finally, the conference will
arrange special bus transportation between hotels and Centro Banamex
which will be offered free of charge during the entire conference.
GR19 will include five days of conference talks, a public lecture to
be presented by Prof. George Smoot, and an optional half-day
excursion. The Scientific Organizing Committee, chaired by Prof. Don
Marolf, is organizing a very exciting scientific program with a broad
array of plenary speakers and parallel sessions. This information is
available on the GR19 website athttp://www.gr19.com/ . Abstract
submission for the parallel sessions will begin on December 1, 2009.
To solidify an initial program, a small number of abstracts will be
accepted in January, 2010. Other acceptances will occur after the
admissions process has closed.
About Mexico
Mexico receives more than twenty million international visitors every
year, in part due to its ancient culture, the warm and friendly
atmosphere of the Mexican people, its renowned cuisine, and to its
wonderful climate year round. Mexico City, the oldest metropolis in
the Americas, is overlooked by the Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl
volcanoes and is noted for having gentle weather with an average
annual temperature of 22°C. Mexico City is an exciting place in which
history, art, culture, tradition and modernity mix to form a constant
effervescent ambience. There are neverending opportunities to
experience and enjoy the region. There are innumerable tourist
services, such as accommodation, fine dining, travel agencies, car
rental services, tourist information booths, tourist transportation
services and complementary services.
Visa information
Nationals of most countries do not require a visa to enter Mexico for
visits of up to 90 days. For more information on visa requirements
please visit: http://www.inami.gob.mx/EN/index.php The conference will
provide supporting documentation for visa applications upon request
during registration online. In the unlikely event of a visa problem,
the participants should feel free to contact us at:
Local Organizing Committee
Institute of Nuclear Sciences,
UNAM A.P. 70-543,
04510 Mexico D.F.
MEXICO
Fax: +52 55 56224693
E-mail: gr19mexico_AT_nucleares.unam.mx
Travel information
Mexico City can be reached by diverse means of transportation from all
over the world. The city has a world-class international airport, four
long-distance bus terminals, and a central railroad station. Visitors
can fly to Mexico City from 104 airports around the world. Mexico
City's International Airport (IATA: MEX) offers 650 flights a day and
serves 6 national and 41 international airlines. There is also a new
airport located in the city of Toluca (IATA: TLC) which is 50 minutes
away from Mexico City.
Accommodation
Mexico City has more than 120 tourist-standard hotels with more than
47,000 rooms. Mexico Congress City (MCC) is an alliance headed by
Centro Banamex, that involves the seven of the most important hotels
in Mexico City in order to offer special benefits to the attendees of
conferences at Centro Banamex. All the MCC hotels are within a 7 km
radius of the Convention Center and from 15 to 30 minutes away (bus
transportation during rush hour). Low-cost hotels will be offered to
students at special rates. Additional information will be given soon
on the GR19 website where you will be able to make your own
reservations.
Conference fees
Early registration - Non-student (500 USD); ISGRG-Member (420 USD);
Student (300 USD)
Late registration - Non-student (550 USD); ISGRG-Member (470 USD);
Student (350 USD)
The conference fees include a welcome reception, admission to all
plenary and parallel sessions, admission to the public lecture, all
refreshment breaks, delegate pack and conference information, bus
transportation between hotels and Centro Banamex, and participation on
a half-day excursion in Mexico City.
Important dates
December 1, 2009: Online registration begins / Abstract submission
begins
April 30, 2010: Deadline for abstract submission
May 15, 2010: Deadline for early registration
July 4, 2010: Arrival of participants and registration
July 5-9, 2010: Scientific and social program of GR19
We will be honored to welcome you, your families and friends, and the
entire International Society on General Relativity and Gravitation as
guests in this great country of ours.
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1.2 VII International Conference on Gravitation and Cosmology
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/10/21/vii-international-conference-on-gra…
Starting Wed, Dec 14, 2011 to Mon, Dec 19, 2011
Location: Goa, India
ICGC 2011 - Goa, India
We are pleased to announce that the VIIth International Conference on
Gravitation and Cosmology will be organized in Goa, India by the Tata
Institute of Fundamental Research [TIFR], during 14-19 December, 2011.
The ICGC series of conferences are held once every four years, in
India, under the auspices of the Indian Association of General
Relativity and Gravitation. The first ICGC was organized by TIFR in
Goa, in 1987. Successive meetings were held at the Physical Research
Laboratory, Ahmedabad (1991); Inter-University Center for Astronomy
and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune (1995); Indian Institute of
Technology, Kharagpur (2000); Cochin University (2004) and IUCAA,
Pune (2007).
2011 will be the Silver Jubilee Year of this conference series, and we
are happy to take the conference back to its original venue : the
picturesque beach locale of Goa on the west coast of India. December
is a pleasant month in Goa - we look forward to your participation,
and to putting up a vibrant and academically exciting conference.
More information about ICGC 2011 will be made available on the
conference website, in May, 2010.
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1.3 9th Edoardo Amaldi Conference on Gravitational Waves
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/10/19/9th-edoardo-amaldi-conference-on-gr…
Starting Sun, Jul 10, 2011 to Fri, Jul 15, 2011
Location: Cardiff, U.K.
We're pleased to announce that the 9th Edoardo Amaldi Conference on
Gravitational Waves will be held at Cardiff University, Cardiff UK
from July 10-15 2011.
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1.4 Mathematical methods in general relativity and quantum field
theories
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/10/18/conference-on-mathematical-methods-…
Starting Wed, Nov 04, 2009 to Fri, Nov 06, 2009
Location: Paris, France
Additional Information: http://philippelefloch.wordpress.com/2009/09/07/conference-mathematical-met…
A conference on all mathematical aspects of general relativity and
quantum field theories. More information at the url above. Invited
speakers include:
Lars Andersson, Albert Einstein Institute, Potsdam
Daniel Bennequin, IMJ, Paris 7
Piotr Bizon, Cracow
Luc Blanchet, IAP, Paris
Yvonne Choquet-Bruhat, IHES, Bures-sur-Yvette
Mihalis Dafermos, Cambridge
Dan Freed, Austin
Carsten Gundlach, Southampton
Alan D. Rendall, Potsdam
Jérémie Szeftel, Princeton and Paris
Gabriele Veneziano, College de France, Paris
Alan Weinstein, Berkeley
The poster of the conference can be found at http://philippelefloch.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/2009-poster-conferencepa…
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1.5 PDEs, Relativity and Nonlinear Waves
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/10/15/pdes-relativity-and-nonlinear-waves/
Starting Mon, Apr 05, 2010 to Fri, Apr 09, 2010
Location: Granada, Spain
Additional Information: http://www.ugr.es/~kinetic/rel
The mathematical work concerned with or inspired by General Relativity
has increased substantially over the years and is still expanding,
thanks to the wide variety of interesting and challenging problems
that General Relativity can offer in several distinct areas of
Mathematics, for example PDEs, Geometry and Numerical Analysis.
Fundamental open questions in General Relativity, such as the
stability of Kerr, the formation and structure of Black Holes and the
Cosmic Censorship Conjecture, require for their understanding a deep
analysis of the global behavior of solutions to the Einsten equations.
This conference brings together leading experts on General Relativity/
non-linear wave equations and will cover topics of current and future
research in these fields.
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1.6 Cosmology on the Beach
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/10/07/cosmology-on-the-beach-essential-co…
Starting Mon, Jan 11, 2010 to Fri, Jan 15, 2010
Location: Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Additional Information: http://bccp.lbl.gov/beach_program/index.html
Essential Cosmology for the Next Generation
Cosmología en la Playa / Cosmology on the Beach
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
January 11-15, 2010
A range of topics in cosmology will be covered at the conference by
eminent scholars in the field, with elements of both a winter school
and the latest research topics. Students and postdocs will present
posters and gave short talks. We hope that the beauty of the natural
and cultural environment will act as a catalyst for young researchers
to interact and generate new ideas. We encourage a diverse group of
advanced graduate students and postdocs interested in attending to
submit the Participant Application form below.
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1.7 14th Gravitational Wave Data Analysis Workshop (GWDAW14)
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/10/06/14th-gravitational-wave-data-analys…
Starting Tue, Jan 26, 2010 to Fri, Jan 29, 2010
Location: Rome, Italy
Additional Information: http://www.roma1.infn.it/GWDAW14/
This message contains the first circular of the annual meeting GWDAW-14.
This year the meeting will be held in Rome at the Università di Roma
La Sapienza from 26th to 29th of January 2010
http://www.roma1.infn.it/GWDAW14/
A pre-conference on the "Physics of Neutron Stars as Gravitational
Wave Sources" one day prior to the GWDAW-14 start will be organised
also in the same location (http://www.roma1.infn.it/GWDAW14/preconference/
).
Fulvio Ricci
chair of the GWDAW-14 Int. Comm.
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1.8 CAPRA and NRDA 2010
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/10/02/capra-and-nrda-2010/
Starting Sun, Jun 20, 2010 to Sat, Jun 26, 2010
Location: Waterloo, ON, Canada
Additional Information:http://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/Events/
Theory_Meets_Data_Analysis/
Theory_Meets_Data_Analysis_at_Comparable_and_Extreme_Mass_Ratios/
This is the first announcement about the 2010 CAPRA and NRDA meetings
that will take place at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical
Physics, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada on June 20-26, 2010.
The first three days will be devoted to CAPRA, the last three days on
NRDA with a day in between to foster interactions between both
communities. In keeping with the meetings traditions: CAPRA will focus
on the radiation reaction problem in general relativity in the broad
sense. NRDA will continue fostering collaborations between numerical
relativity and gravitational wave searches. Both meetings will have
invited and contributed talks and leave ample space for discussions
and collaborations. Additionally, having both meetings be back-to-back
at the same location would provide for interactions at the interface
between the involved communities.
A Scientific Organizing Committee is being formed and will be
announced shortly. A web page has been
set up at:
http://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/Events/Theory_Meets_Data_Analysis/Theory_M…
which will be updated periodically as time approaches.
Please mark this meeting in your calendars, we look forward to meeting
you in Waterloo.
Best regards
Luis Lehner, Eric Poisson, Harald Pfeiffer
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1.9 Focus Session on The Nature of Time in Fundamental Science
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/10/01/focus-session-on-the-nature-of-time…
Starting Mon, Nov 09, 2009 to Tue, Nov 10, 2009
Location: University Park, PA
Additional Information: http://www.gravity.psu.edu/events/workshops.shtml
The Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos at Penn State will hold a
focus session on "The Nature of Time in Fundamental Science" on
November 9th and 10th. These sessions bring together leading experts
on a sharply defined area from all over the world for summary talks
and extended discussions. The goal is to bring out inter-connections
between complementary but distinct lines of thought to advance the
area in novel directions.
In this session, the issue of time will be discussed from the
perspective of foundations of quantum mechanics, cosmology, general
relativity and quantum gravity. There is no registration fee but those
interested in participating must send an e-mail to Randi Neshteruk
<rxh1 AT psu.edu> as
soon as possible. To enhance discussions, the number of participants
is limited to 35.
More detailed information on the Session will be available at http://www.gravity.psu.edu/events/workshops.shtml
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2. Jobs
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2.1 Faculty Position in Astrophysics at Georgia Tech
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/10/30/astrophysics-faculty-position-at-ge…
Institution: Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Deadline: Thu, Dec 10, 2009
Additional Information: http://www.cra.gatech.edu/jobs/
The School of Physics of the Georgia Institute of Technology invites
applications for a faculty position in astrophysics. We will consider
applicants in all subfields of astrophysics. We are particularly
interested in candidates with a strong background in areas that
complement our current efforts at the newly established Center for
Relativistic Astrophysics (http://www.cra.gatech.edu). These efforts
are: gravitational wave physics, accretion astrophysics, galaxy and
black hole evolution, numerical relativity and particle astrophysics.
Applicants at all levels (assistant, associate and full professor) are
encouraged to apply. Applicants should email to astro.search [at]
physics.gatech.edu
the following documents in PDF format: cover letter, curriculum
vitae including bibliography, statement of research interests and
brief teaching statement. In addition, applicants should arrange to
have at least three letters of reference emailed to astro.search [at]
physics.gatech.edu
or sent to: Astrophysics Faculty Search, School of Physics, 837
State Street, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332-0430.
Review of applications will begin December 10, 2009.
The Georgia Institute of Technology, a unit of the University System
of Georgia, is An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.
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2.2 Postdoctoral Research Associate Positions in Astrophysics at SISSA
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/10/30/postdoctoral-research-associate-pos…
Institution: Trieste, Italy
Deadline: Thu, Dec 31, 2009
Additional Information: http://www.sissa.it/ap/postdocs09.html
The Astrophysics Sector of the International School for Advanced
Studies of Trieste, Italy (http://www.sissa.it/ap) expects to have an
opening for at least two research associate (postdoc) positions
starting in Fall 2010. The positions are for two years and can be
possibly extended for a further third year. Read the full
advertisement here: http://www.sissa.it/ap/postdocs09.html
The research areas covered by the Sector include: relativistic
astrophysics, early universe physics, cosmic microwave background,
large scale structure, galaxies, dark matter, galactic and
extragalactic black holes, high energy astrophysics, and gravitation
theory. We welcome applications from all candidates, especially those
whose research interests complement or enhance those of our group.
Applicants should register with https://academicjobsonline.org/ and
then submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a list of
publications, a research statement giving a brief description of past
research and future plans, and provide the names and email addresses
of at least two referees who we will automatically contact. The online
application form for these posts is athttp://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/SISSA/Astrophysics%20Sector
.
Completed applications should be received no later than December 31,
2009.
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2.3 Postdoctoral Position in Gravitational Wave Astronomy at MSU
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/10/29/postdoctoral-position-in-gravitatio…
Institution: Bozeman, MT, U.S.A.
Deadline: Tue, Dec 15, 2009
Additional Information: http://www.montana.edu/msuinfo/jobs/prof/
The Gravitational Wave Astronomy Group of the Department of Physics at
Montana State University has NASA funding for a two-year Postdoctoral
position in the field of Gravitational Wave Astronomy, to start in the
Fall of 2010. Candidates with experience in general relativity and all
aspects of gravitational wave astronomy are encouraged to apply.
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Physics or a related field.
The MSU Bozeman campus (http://www.montana.edu) is nestled in the
Rocky Mountains, 90 miles north of Yellowstone National Park, with
easy access to many outdoor recreation activities including world-
class downhill and cross-country skiing, fly fishing, and numerous
hiking and mountain biking trails. Bozeman is well served by four
major airlines.
The existing program in astrophysics and relativity focuses on
gravitational wave astronomy and compact objects. MSU is a member
institution of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, and the faculty have
close ties to the LISA project.
Send via e-mail as a single PDF (1) a letter of application describing
your research interests, (2) a resume with publication list, and (3)
arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to
cornish_at_physics.montana.edu For the complete job announcement and
application procedures go to
http://www.montana.edu/msuinfo/jobs/prof/
To receive full consideration applications should be received by
December 15, 2009. Inquires may be e-mailed tocornish(a)physics.montana.edu
, or directed to Neil Cornish at (406) 994-7986.
ADA/EO/AA/Veteran Preference. Women and minorities are encouraged to
apply.
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2.4 Postdoctoral Positions at Penn State in Fundamental Gravitational
Theory
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/10/28/postdoctoral-positions-at-penn-stat…
Institution: State College, PA, U.S.A.
Deadline: Thu, Dec 31, 2009
Additional Information: http://www.gravity.psu.edu/
The Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos expects two openings for
post-doctoral positions starting fall 2010 in the areas of general
relativity and quantum gravity. The initial appointment will be for
one year and is expected to be renewed for another year subject to
satisfactory progress and availability of funds. In exceptional cases
it has been renewed also for a third year. The gravitational theory
group consists of Abhay Ashtekar, Martin Bojowald, Murat Gunaydin and
Radu Roiban. In addition Professors Roger Penrose, Jerzy Lewandowski,
Alejandro Corichi and Stephon Alexander hold visiting professorships
at the Institute. Successful candidates will be encouraged to
interact also with mathematicians in the Center for Fundamental Theory
and with members of the Center for Gravitational Wave Physics. During
the current academic year, the Institute has approximately 20 post-
docs (including Drs. Zhu Chen, Jacobo Diaz-Polo, Simone Mercuri,
William Nelson, Tomas Liko, Luca Stefanini and Yi-Jun Yao in
Fundamental Theory). For further information on the Institute, see http://www.gravity.psu.edu/
Current areas of research include Loop quantum gravity, mathematical,
conceptual as well as phenomenological issues in cosmology, black hole
dynamics, interface of analytical and numerical relativity,
supergravity and gravitational aspects of string theory and non-
commutative geometry. In particular, ideas from both loop quantum
gravity and string theory are being applied to fundamental problems of
cosmology, analysis of singularity resolution and the issue of
information loss. More generally, the Institute provides a rare forum
for stimulating exchanges of ideas between different approaches to
quantum gravity.
Interested candidates should send a CV, a publication list and a
statement of research interests/plans and arrange to have three
recommendation letters sent directly to:
Randi Neshteruk
IGC Post-doc Applications
104 Davey Lab #258
Penn State
University Park, PA 16802-6300, USA
E-mail applications will be preferred provided the material is
included as PDF file attachments. They should be sent to:
igc-application_at_gravity.psu.edu
The deadline for receipt of all application material is December 31st,
2009. Penn State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
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2.5 Postdoctoral positions in Quantum Gravity at AEI
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/10/27/postdoctoral-positions-in-quantum-g…
Institution: Potsdam, Germany
Deadline: Tue, Dec 01, 2009
Additional Information: https://lotus1.aei.mpg.de/job-form.nsf/applyQG.xsp
We invite applications of outstanding candidates for a number of
postdoctoral positions, starting in or around the fall 2010, at the
Max Planck Institute (Albert Einstein Institute) for Gravitational
Physics, Potsdam, Germany, on Quantum Gravity, including loop quantum
gravity and spin foam models, group field theories, matrix models,
discrete quantum gravity, non-commutative geometry.
The positions will be offered in one of the two research groups on
Quantum Gravity of the AEI, either in the Max Planck Research Group
headed by Dr. Bianca Dittrich (http://www.aei.mpg.de/english/research/teams/canonicalCovariantDynamics/
), or in the Independent Research Group headed by Dr. Daniele Oriti (http://www.aei.mpg.de/english/research/teams/microscopicQuantumStructure/
), and funded by a Sofja Kowalevskaja Award of the Humboldt Foundation.
These two groups are expected to be formed by approximately twenty
members in total, between postdocs, PhD students and visiting
scientists, and to work in close collaboration. Moreover, close
collaboration and research exchanges are expected with the ''Quantum
gravity and unified theories'' division of the Max Planck Institute
for Gravitational Physics, that counts Prof. Nicolai, Prof. Staudacher
and Prof. Theisen as permanent members, as well as a considerable
number postdocs and PhD students (seehttp://www.aei.mpg.de/english/research/teams/quantumGravity/
); interaction with the divisions "Astrophysical Relativity",
"Geometric Analysis and Gravitation" and other research groups at the
AEI, as well as with the universities in Berlin and Potsdam, is also
possible. Overall, we can offer a vibrant, stimulating and top quality
research enviroment for young researchers interested in Quantum Gravity.
The postdoctoral appointments will be for two years, with a possible
extension (depending on performance and availability of funds) for a
third year. We offer competitive salary, depending on experience, and
additional travel funds.
Applicants are expected to hold, or to anticipate receiving very soon,
a PhD in theoretical or mathematical physics, and to have already
shown outstanding research abilities and potential. Successful
applicants will likely have a strong research background and research
interests in at least one of the following areas: loop quantum
gravity, spin foam models, group field theory, simplicial gravity,
matrix models, non-commutative geometry, fundamental cosmology and
cosmological implications of quantum gravity models, emergent gravity
in condensed matter systems, quantum gravity phenomenology. Interest
in combining multiple methods and ideas from different approaches to
quantum gravity, or to apply techniques from quantum (statistical)
field theory and/or condensed matter theory in quantum gravity is
desirable.
The review of application will start December 1st 2009, but
applications will be considered until all positions are filled.
To apply, please visit the webpage:
https://lotus1.aei.mpg.de/job-form.nsf/applyQG.xsp
and follow the application procedure online.
Please also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be written
on your behalf. Referees should upload their letters to
https://lotus1.aei.mpg.de/job-form.nsf/refereeQG.xsp,
e-mail them to qgpostdocs_AT_aei.mpg.de or mail to
Max-Planck-Institut für Gravitationsphysik
(Albert-Einstein-Institut)
Frau Christine Gottschalkson
Am Mühlenberg 1
D-14476 Golm
Germany
The Albert Einstein Institute is an equal opportunity employer, and
applications from women and minority scholars are strongly encouraged.
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2.6 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Relativistic Astrophysics at Georgia Tech
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/10/25/georgia-tech-postdoctoral-fellowshi…
Institution: Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Deadline: Tue, Dec 01, 2009
Additional Information: http://www.cra.gatech.edu/jobs/
The Center for Relativistic Astrophysics (CRA) at Georgia Tech invites
applications for the CRA Postdoctoral Fellowship, which will be
awarded to an outstanding scientist whose research is broadly related
to the particle, gravitational and high energy astrophysics research
at the CRA. The successful candidate will be expected to carry out a
vigorous program of independent research. In addition to highly
competitive benefits and salary, the CRA Fellow will receive support
for travel, page charges, and access to a computer cluster. The
appointment will initially be for two years, renewable for a third
year subject to availability of funds and satisfactory progress.
The CRA is devoted to interdisciplinary research and education linking
high-energy, particle and gravitational astrophysics. Center faculty
working on these areas include David Ballantyne, Pablo Laguna
(director), Deirdre Shoemaker, James Sowell, Ignacio Taboada and Paul
Wiita. Current research interests at the CRA include gravitational
waves, accretion physics, galaxy and black hole evolution, numerical
relativity and gamma-ray bursts. Observational and experimental
efforts include NuSTAR, LSST, IceCube and HAWC.
Complete applications must include (1) a CV including a list of
publications, (2) a maximum 2 page statement of research interests,
and (3) three letters of recommendation sent directly to the CRA. Only
e-mail applications will be accepted. The e-mail should include the
names of reference letter writers and the requested material as PDF
attachments.
Inquires and application materials should be sent to cra-postdoc [at]
physics.gatech.edu
. We will begin reviewing applications on December 1, 2009, and will
continue until the position is filled. The expected starting date of
the position is September 2010.
The Georgia Institute of Technology, a unit of the University System
of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.
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2.7 Postdoctoral Position at University of Chicago
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/10/22/postdoctoral-position-at-chicago/
Institution: Chicago, U.S.A.
Deadline: Tue, Dec 15, 2009
I will have a postdoctoral position available in my group at the
University of Chicago beginning in September, 2010. To apply, please
send me your vita, publications list, and statement of research
interests, and please also arrange to have 3 letters of reference sent
to me. All materials should be submitted by email to:
relativitypd_AT_uchicago.edu
If absolutely necessary, materials can also be sent by regular mail to:
Robert M. Wald
Enrico Fermi Institute
University of Chicago
5640 S. Ellis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637
USA
To be assured of full consideration, all application materials
(including letters of reference) should be received by December 15,
2009.
Bob Wald
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2.8 PhD position in Theoretical HE Physics and Cosmology
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/10/22/phd-position-in-theoretical-he-phys…
Institution: Hamburg, Germany
Deadline: Sun, Nov 15, 2009
Additional Information: http://www.physto.se/~troms/index.html#group
The II. Institute for Theoretical Physics of the University of Hamburg
will open a Ph.D. position in Theoretical High-Energy Physics and
Cosmology, with a preferred starting date of January 2010. The
application deadline is November 15, 2009.
The positions are part of the junior research group 'From Dark Matter
Properties to the Fundamental Theory' (which is associated to the
Collaborative Research Center 676 'Particles, Strings and the Early
Universe'). Based on the DESY campus, they offer ample opportunities
for exchange with both experimental and theoretical groups at DESY and
the University of Hamburg.
The main focus of the Ph.D. position will be related to non-
perturbative effects in dark matter physics.
For more information, please visit http://www.physto.se/~troms/index.html#group
or contact Torsten Bringmann at troms_at_physto.se
Applications containing the usual documents, preferably combined in a
single pdf file, should be sent by email directly to Torsten Bringmann
(troms_at_physto.se). The Applicants should also arrange for letters
of recommendation, to be sent to the same address.
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2.9 Postdoctoral position in Theoretical HE Physics and Cosmology
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/10/22/postdoctoral-position-in-theoretica…
Institution: Hamburg, Germany
Deadline: Sun, Nov 15, 2009
Additional Information: http://www.physto.se/~troms/index.html#group
The II. Institute for Theoretical Physics of the University of Hamburg
will open a postdoctoral position in Theoretical High-Energy Physics
and Cosmology, with a preferred starting date of January 2010. The
application deadline is November 15, 2009.
The positions are part of the junior research group 'From Dark Matter
Properties to the Fundamental Theory' (which is associated to the
Collaborative Research Center 676 'Particles, Strings and the Early
Universe'). Based on the DESY campus, they offer ample opportunities
for exchange with both experimental and theoretical groups at DESY and
the University of Hamburg.
Applicants with a research interest in dark matter physics at
colliders, as well as its interplay with other dark matter detection
strategies, will be given preference.
For more information, please visit http://www.physto.se/~troms/index.html#group
or contact Torsten Bringmann at troms_at_physto.se
Applications containing the usual documents, preferably combined in a
single pdf file, should be sent by email directly to Torsten Bringmann
(troms_at_physto.se). The Applicants should also arrange for letters
of recommendation, to be sent to the same address.
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2.10 PhD positions in the IMPRS in Astrophysics
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/10/22/phd-positions-in-the-imprs-on-astro…
Institution: Munich, Germany
Deadline: Tue, Dec 01, 2009
Additional Information: http://www.imprs-astro.mpg.de/
The International Max Planck Research School on Astrophysics (IMPRS)
is soliciting applications for its PhD program. Located in the
beautiful Munich-Garching area in southern Bavaria (Germany), the
school offers a unique environment for graduate students due to the
presence of four internationally renowned institutes which form the
school:
* The Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics (MPE)
* The Observatory of the University of Munich (LMU/USM)
* The Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics (MPA)
* The European Southern Observatory (ESO)
IMPRS offers a highly competitive PhD program, including lectures,
seminars and a research project supervised by scientists at one of the
participating institutions. Course language is English. Students have
access to ground and spaced based observatories and instrumentation
operated by the participating institutes as well as supercomputers for
advanced numerical simulations and theoretical studies.
Successful completion of the IMPRS program will be honored with an
IMPRS certificate which supplements the doctoral degree (PhD) document
awarded by the Ludwig Maximilians University (or another university to
be agreed upon before enrollment).
Applications for the program are open to students from all countries.
More details on the IMPRS program and the admission requirements can
be found on the IMPRS website http://www.imprs-astro.mpg.de/
The closing date for applications for the program starting in
September 2010 is December 1, 2009. If for any reason you have
problems keeping the deadline, please inform us ahead and we will
extend it upon request.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact Ms Ingram at the
IMPRS office under: office_at_ imprs-astro.mpg.de
Please apply by using the IMPRS application form available online at http://www.imprs-astro.mpg.de/admission.html
In addition to this announcement we have an IMPRS-poster available
which we would ask you to print and to display for your students. The
poster is available at:
http://www.imprs-astro.mpg.de/IMPRS-Poster/IMPRS_poster_2008_A3.pdf
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2.11 Postdoctoral openings in Theoretical GW Physics at Maryland
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/10/22/post-doctoral-openings-in-theoretic…
Institution: College Park, MD, U.S.A
Deadline: Tue, Dec 15, 2009
Additional Information: http://www.physics.umd.edu/grt/
The Gravitational Wave Theory Group at the University of Maryland
announces openings for two postdoctoral positions in gravitational
waves, starting in the Fall of 2010.
One postdoctoral position is in the area of gravitational-wave source
modeling, the interface between analytical and numerical relativity,
post-Newtonian theory, and physical mechanisms in the early Universe
responsible for gravitational-wave emission. The second position is in
LIGO/Virgo data analysis, with emphasis on the search for
gravitational waves from compact binary coalescences.
The Gravitational Wave Theory Group is part of the Gravitation Theory
Group at Maryland which consists of Professors Dieter Brill,
Alessandra Buonanno, Bei-Lok Hu, Ted Jacobson, Charlie Misner
(Emeritus), Manuel Tiglio, currently postdocs Enrico Barausse, Chad
Galley, Frank Herrmann, Yi Pan, and Sudipta Sarkar, and six graduate
students. The Gravitational Wave Theory Group is also part of the
Maryland Center for Fundamental Physics (http://mcfp.physics.umd.edu/)
The Gravitational Wave Theory Group has also interactions with the
Maryland Gravitation Experimental Group, Professors Ho-Jung Paik and
Peter Shawhan, with the Astronomy Department, notably, Professors Cole
Miller and Chris Reynolds, and with the LISA and numerical relativity
group at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, list of publications, and
descriptions of past research and future research interests, and
arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be sent to gwt-
postdocs_at_physics.umd.edu. For any inquiry on the postdoctoral
positions, please, contact Professor Alessandra Buonanno
(buonanno_at_umd.edu).
It is requested that all application materials be sent as pdf files or
as plain text. Please merge all application materials (other than
letters of recommendation) into one pdf file if at all possible.
The deadline for receipt of all application materials is December 15,
2009. Maryland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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2.12 Postdoctoral Fellowships in Theoretical Astrophysics at CITA
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/10/21/canadian-institute-for-theoretical-…
Institution: Toronto, ON, Canada
Deadline: Sun, Nov 15, 2009
Additional Information: http://www.cita.utoronto.ca/
CITA is a national centre for theoretical astrophysics located at the
University of Toronto. The Institute expects to offer several
postdoctoral fellowships of two to three years. The starting date will
be 1 September, 2010. Funds will be available for travel and other
research expenses. A Ph.D. in any field of theoretical astrophysics is
required. Fellows are expected to carry out original research in
theoretical astrophysics under the general supervision of the
permanent faculty whose interests include: cosmology, interstellar
matter, relativistic astrophysics, star and planet formation, galaxy
formation, high energy astrophysics, gravitation and numerical
relativity.
We would prefer electronic submissions. Please check http://www.cita.utoronto.ca
under “Working at CITA” for instructions. Applicants unable to do
this should send curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and
arrange to have 3 letters of recommendation sent to: Prof. N. Murray,
Director, CITA, McLennan Labs, 60 St. George St., Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M5S 3H8. THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS AND ALL LETTERS OF
RECOMMENDATION IS NOVEMBER 15, 2009.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within
its community and especially welcomes applications from visible
minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with
disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may
contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
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2.13 Tenure-track and long-term faculty positions at IPMU
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/10/20/assistant-professors-associate-and-…
Institution: Tokyo, Japan
Deadline: Tue, Dec 01, 2009
Additional Information: http://www.ipmu.jp/job-opportunities
The “Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the
Universe” (IPMU) is a new international research institute with
English as its official language established in October 2007. The goal
of the institute is to discover the fundamental laws of nature and to
understand the universe from the synergistic perspectives of
mathematics, statistics, theoretical and experimental physics, and
astronomy. We are particularly interested in candidates with broad
interests to interact with people from other subfields.
We intend to appoint a few assistant professors to 5-year terms, with
a posible extension for five more years contingent on review and
funding. This is the equivalent of tenure-track positions at IPMU.
We intend to appoint a few associate and full professors for the
initial 8-year terms, with the intention to extend the appointments as
long as the funding allows. This is the equivalent of tenured
positions at IPMU.
We also intend to appoint about ten visiting professors for one month
to one year periods.
We seek to build a diverse, highly interactive membership, and female
and international applicants are strongly encouraged. We have generous
travel support for our postdocs, and encourage full-time members to be
away from the Institute for between 1 and 3 months every year.
The initial focus of IPMU includes but is not limited to: all areas of
mathematics (e.g. algebra, geometry, analysis, and statistics); string
theory and mathematical physics; particle theory, collider
phenomenology, beyond the standard model physics phenomenology;
cosmology and astrophysics theory; astronomy and observational
cosmology; and underground experiments. We are leading efforts on the
XMASS dark matter experiment, the HyperSuprimeCam project for weak
lensing surveys at the Subaru telescope, GADZOOKS! at Super-
Kamiokande, the Xe-based double beta-decay search in KamLAND, and R&D
for future large neutrino detectors. IPMU is a full institutional
member in SDSS-III.
IPMU is on the Kashiwa campus of the University of Tokyo. More than
half of its full-time scientific members come from outside Japan. Its
annual budget is approximately $15M. IPMU has a satellite in Kamioka
to maintain close connection with experimental groups.
The applications should include a CV, research statement, publication
list, and at least three letters of recommendation. They should be
uploaded at https://db.ipmu.jp/application/2010/ .
The search is open until filled, but for full considerations please
submit the applications and letters by Dec 1, 2009.
For more information, see http://www.ipmu.jp/job-opportunities .
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2.14 Postdocs and distinguished-postdoc positions at IPMU
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/10/20/12-postdocs-and-a-few-distinguished…
Institution: Tokyo, Japan
Deadline: Tue, Dec 01, 2009
Additional Information: http://www.ipmu.jp/job-opportunities
The "Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe" (IPMU)
is a new international research institute with English as its official
language established in October 2007. The goal of the institute is to
discover the fundamental laws of nature and to understand the universe
from the synergistic perspectives of mathematics, statistics,
theoretical and experimental physics, and astronomy. We are
particularly interested in candidates with broad interests to interact
with people from other subfields.
We intend to appoint approximately 12 postdocs to three-year terms and
a few distinguished postdocs to 3+2-year terms. We seek to build a
diverse, highly interactive membership, and female and international
applicants are strongly encouraged. We have generous travel support
for our postdocs, and encourage full-time members to be away from the
Institute for between 1 and 3 months every year.
The initial focus of IPMU includes but is not limited to: all areas of
mathematics (e.g. algebra, geometry, analysis, and statistics); string
theory and mathematical physics; particle theory, collider
phenomenology, beyond the standard model physics phenomenology;
cosmology and astrophysics theory; astronomy and observational
cosmology; and underground experiments. We are leading efforts on the
XMASS dark matter experiment, the HyperSuprimeCam project for weak
lensing surveys at the Subaru telescope, GADZOOKS! at Super-
Kamiokande, the Xe-based double beta-decay search in KamLAND, and R&D
for future large neutrino detectors. IPMU is a full institutional
member in SDSS-III.
IPMU is on the Kashiwa campus of the University of Tokyo. More than
half of its full-time scientific members come from outside Japan. Its
annual budget is approximately $15M. IPMU has a satellite in Kamioka
to maintain close connection with experimental groups.
The applications should include a CV, research statement, publication
list, and at least three letters of recommendation. They should be
uploaded at https://db.ipmu.jp/application/2010/ .
The search is open until filled, but for full considerations please
submit the applications and letters by Dec 1, 2009.
For more information, see http://www.ipmu.jp/job-opportunities .
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2.15 Postdoctoral Position at Beijing Normal University in Quantum
Gravity
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/10/19/postdoctoral-position-at-beijing-no…
Institution: Beijing, China
Deadline: Mon, Feb 15, 2010
Additional Information: http://physics.bnu.edu.cn/application/research/gravity/index.html
The Center for Relativity and Gravitation at Beijing Normal
Univerisity has one post-doctoral position opening from fall 2010 in
the areas of quantum gravity and quantum cosmology. Successful
candidate will work with Yongge Ma. The appointment will be for two
years.
The gravity group consists of Sijie Gao, Wenbiao Liu, Yongge Ma, Bin
Zhou and Jianyang Zhu. In addition, the retired professors Canbin
Liang, Liao Liu and Zheng Zhao join the academic activities
frequently, and professors Abhay Ashtekar, Carlo Rovelli and Thomas
Thiemann hold visiting professorships at the Institute. The areas of
research in the group concern black hole physics and the issue of
information loss, Casimir effect, cosmology, de Sitter spacetime,
general relativity, higher dimensional gravity, and loop quantum
gravity. For further information on the group, see the webpage:
http://physics.bnu.edu.cn/application/research/gravity/index.html
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:
Prof. Yongge Ma
Department of Physics
Beijing Normal Univeristy
Beijing 100875
CHINA
E-mail applications are also accepted. They should be sent to:
mayg_at_bnu.edu.cn, yonggema_at_yahoo.com
The deadline for receipt of all application material is February 15th,
2010.
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2.16 Postdoctoral positions in the Astrophysical Relativity Division
at AEI
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/10/15/postdoctoral-positions-in-the-astro…
Institution: Potsdam, Germany
Deadline: Tue, Dec 15, 2009
Additional Information: http://www.aei.mpg.de/english/research/teams/astrophysicalRelativity/index.…
The Max-Planck-Institut fuer Gravitationsphysik (Albert-Einstein-
Institut) in Potsdam, Germany, announces the possible opening of
postdoctoral positions in its Astrophysical Relativity Division. The
Division has a group in numerical relativity and source-modeling and a
group in gravitational-wave data-analysis. Both groups operate large
supercomputing facilities.
The numerical-relativity group encourages applications from all areas
of numerical-relativity. Particularly encouraged are those applicants
who cross the domains of different research groups within the AEI, who
can work in related areas of mathematical and astrophysical
relativity, at the interface with data-analysis, and who have
analytical and numerical skills.
The gravitational-wave group encourages applications from scientists
working on gravitational-wave sources and/or data-analysis, and the
interface between them. Since the Institute has commitments to the
LIGO and GEO projects, preference may be given to applicants
enthusiastic to work on real data. Candidates interested in
gravitational-wave searches related to LISA are also encouraged.
Candidates with interests and expertise spanning across the two groups
are encouraged to apply.
The deadline for applications is Dec. 15th, 2009 and appointments will
begin Sept. 1, 2010 or earlier. Applications can be made online via
the web interfaces
https://lotus1.aei.mpg.de/job-form.nsf/registrationNR.xsp (for
gravitational-wave source modelling)
https://lotus1.aei.mpg.de/job-form.nsf/registrationGW.xsp (for
gravitational-wave data analysis)
Applications to both groups are allowed and encouraged. Applicants
should upload a CV, a publication list, a research summary and
proposal, and should arrange for 3 letters of reference.
The AEI hires on the basis of merit. Applications from individuals
with disabilities, minorities, and women are encouraged.
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2.17 Junior Research Fellowship in Theoretical Physics at King's College
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/10/14/junior-research-fellowship-in-theor…
Institution: Cambridge, U.K.
Deadline: Fri, Nov 20, 2009
Additional Information: http://www.kings.cam.ac.uk/research/jrfs/theor-phys.html
There is a research fellowship available in Kings College, Cambridge
in Theoretical Physics, with preference to quantum physics and early
universe cosmology.
The details are on http://www.kings.cam.ac.uk/research/jrfs/theor-phys.html
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2.18 Postdoctoral Opportunities at the University of Alberta
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/10/13/postdoctoral-opportunities-at-the-u…
Institution: Edmonton, AB, Canada
Deadline: Sun, Nov 01, 2009
Additional Information: http://www.phys.ualberta.ca/research/astro/
In the coming year there will be opportunities for new postdoctoral
fellowships in astrophysics, cosmology, and gravitation at the
University of Alberta. We presently have six professors (Valeri
Frolov, Craig Heinke, Natasha Ivanova, Sharon Morsink, Don Page, and
Dmitri Pogosyan) and many postdoctoral fellows and graduate students,
making it one of the largest in this combination of research areas in
the world. For more information, see our website at http://www.phys.ualberta.ca/research/astro/
.
Fellowship opportunities include CITA National Fellowships for people
who apply by Nov. 1, 2009, Killam Fellowships for those who apply by
Nov. 15, and PIMS and other fellowships with a Dec. 1, 2009, deadline
for your materials to reach us.
Please submit the material listed below, all to either
Valeri Frolov <frolov-at-phys.ualberta.ca> (electronical submission
only)
Craig Heinke <cheinke-at-phys.ualberta.ca> (electronical submission
only)
Natasha Ivanova <nata-at-phys.ualberta.ca> (electronical submission
only)
Sharon Morsink <morsink-at-phys.ualberta.ca> (electronical submission
only)
Don Page <don-at-phys.ualberta.ca>
Dmitri Pogosyan <pogosyan-at-phys.ualberta.ca> (electronical
submission only)
Please send the material to one of these people at the address below,
unless you send electronic applications in pdf form.
Department of Physics
Room #238 CEB
11322 - 89 Avenue
University of Alberta
Edmonton Alberta CANADA
T6G 2G7
(telefax 1-780-492-0714)
For full consideration for all positions, applications and supporting
materials should arrive by Nov. 1, 2008. Later applications will be
considered for the funding opportunities remaining at the time of
reception.
Applications should include the following material:
(a) Curriculum Vitae.
(b) Proposed Research statement of one page or less.
(c) Research Experience statement of two pages or less.
(d) A listing of papers appearing in refereed publications or
conference proceedings.
(e) A list of any academic honors or awards received.
(f) Arrange for three letters of appraisal to be sent, at least two
from persons familiar with your academic work.
Postdoctoral opportunities in mathematical physics and relativity are
also available in our Department of Mathematical and Statistical
Sciences. Interested applicants should contact Dr Eric Woolgar
<ewoolgar-at-math.ualberta.ca
> for further information.
The records arising from this competition will be managed in
accordance with provisions of the Alberta Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPP).
The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are
committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome
diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men,
including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities,
and Aboriginal persons.
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2.19 BCAM International Call for Researchers (faculty)
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/10/07/bcam-international-call-for-researc…
Institution: Bilbao, Spain
Deadline: Fri, Nov 20, 2009
Additional Information: http://www.bcamath.org/public_job/ctrl_job.php?accion=job
The Basque Center for Applied Mathematics (BCAM) has opened an
international call for researchers, including Senior and Associate
Researchers, Postdoctoral Fellows and PhD Students.
All topics of research will be considered, with special emphasis on
those developed by the already existing BCAM teams (http://www.bcamath.org/research/
).
Applicants should visit the website http://www.bcamath.org/joboffers,
and must complete the application form and upload the required
documentation (cover letter, curriculum vitae, a list of publications,
a statement describing current and planned research) and provide the
name and e-mail address of two referees (the system will automatically
ask for these reference letters). Referees who are unable to submit
their letters electronically may mail them to the following
address:join_us@bcamath.org, indicating the name of the candidate they
are supporting.
You can find further details of our center and activities at our
website: http://www.bcamath.org
BCAM supports and signs the European Charter for Researchers and
encourages applications from women, minorities and outstanding
researchers from developing countries.
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2.20 BCAM International Call for Researchers (PhD)
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/10/07/bcam-international-call-for-researc…
Institution: Bilbao, Spain
Deadline: Fri, Nov 20, 2009
Additional Information: http://www.bcamath.org/public_job/ctrl_job.php?accion=job
The Basque Center for Applied Mathematics (BCAM) has opened an
international call for researchers, including Senior and Associate
Researchers, Postdoctoral Fellows and PhD Students.
All topics of research will be considered, with special emphasis on
those developed by the already existing BCAM teams (http://www.bcamath.org/research/
).
Applicants should visit the website http://www.bcamath.org/joboffers,
and must complete the application form and upload the required
documentation (cover letter, curriculum vitae, a list of publications,
a statement describing current and planned research) and provide the
name and e-mail address of two referees (the system will automatically
ask for these reference letters). Referees who are unable to submit
their letters electronically may mail them to the following
address:join_us@bcamath.org, indicating the name of the candidate they
are supporting.
You can find further details of our center and activities at our
website: http://www.bcamath.org
BCAM supports and signs the European Charter for Researchers and
encourages applications from women, minorities and outstanding
researchers from developing countries
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2.21 BCAM International Call for Researchers (postdocs)
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/10/07/bcam-international-call-for-researc…
Institution: Bilbao, Spain
Deadline: Fri, Nov 20, 2009
Additional Information: http://www.bcamath.org/joboffers
The Basque Center for Applied Mathematics (BCAM) has opened an
international call for researchers, including Senior and Associate
Researchers, Postdoctoral Fellows and PhD Students.
All topics of research will be considered, with special emphasis on
those developed by the already existing BCAM teams (http://www.bcamath.org/research/
).
Applicants should visit the website http://www.bcamath.org/joboffers,
and must complete the application form and upload the required
documentation (cover letter, curriculum vitae, a list of publications,
a statement describing current and planned research) and provide the
name and e-mail address of two referees (the system will automatically
ask for these reference letters). Referees who are unable to submit
their letters electronically may mail them to the following
address:join_us@bcamath.org, indicating the name of the candidate they
are supporting.
You can find further details of our center and activities at our
website: http://www.bcamath.org
BCAM supports and signs the European Charter for Researchers and
encourages applications from women, minorities and outstanding
researchers from developing countries.
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2.22 Postdoc at Imperial College
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/10/06/postdoc-at-imperial-college/
Institution: London, U.K.
Additional Information: http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/theoreticalphysics/intranet/useful/vacancies
The Theoretical Physics group at Imperial College expect to have a
postdoctoral position available within the broad area cosmology from
January 2010 to September 2011. Anyone interested in applying should
express their interest by sending their CV and publication list to
<theory-job[AT]imperial.ac.uk> and arranging three recommendation
letters to be sent to the same address as soon as possible and by
Sunday 18 October at the latest. Informal enquiries should be directed
to Dr Arttu Rajantie <a.rajantie[AT]imperial.ac.uk>.
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2.23 Postdoc Position in Gravitational Physics at UC Santa Barbara
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/10/05/postdoc-position-at-santa-barbara/
Institution: Santa Barbara, CA, U.S.A.
Deadline: Tue, Dec 01, 2009
Additional Information: http://www.academicjobsonline.org
The Gravitational Physics group at UCSB expects to have a postdoctoral
position available starting fall 2010, depending on availability of
funding. Current faculty in the group include Jim Hartle, Gary
Horowitz, and Don Marolf. We also have close ties to the UCSB High
Energy Theory group and the Kavli Institute of Theoretical Physics
(KITP).
Applications should consist of a CV, list of publications, summary of
research interests, and three letters of recommendation, all submitted
to AcademicJobsOnline, at http://www.academicjobsonline.org .
Applicants must have received the Ph.D. degree prior to the beginning
the appointment. The department is especially interested in
candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the
academic community through research. For full consideration,
applications should be received by December 1, 2009.
An EO/AA Employer.
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2.24 Postdoctoral Recruitment at Perimeter Institute
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/10/05/posdoctoral-researcher/
Institution: Waterloo, ON, Canada
Deadline: Sun, Nov 15, 2009
Additional Information: http://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/postdoctoralresearcher
2010 Postdoc Recruitment
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics invites applications for
postdoctoral positions in the areas of quantum gravity, string theory,
quantum information, cosmology, quantum foundations and particle
physics. We will consider applications in all of these areas.
Exceptional applicants in related areas, such as condensed matter
physics, are encouraged to apply. The postdoctoral positions are
normally for a period of three years. Outstanding candidates may also
be considered for a senior postdoctoral position with a five‐year
term.
Further details on this opportunity, online application instructions
and Perimeter Institute, can be found at:http://
www.perimeterinstitute.ca/postdoctoralresearcher .
Perimeter Institute is located west of Toronto, in Waterloo, Canada
and opened in September 2001 as an independent institute supporting
research in foundational areas of theoretical physics. The Institute
offers an exceptional research environment and is currently staffed
with 21 full‐time and part‐time faculty members, 11 Distinguished
Research Chairs, 48 Postdoctoral Researchers, 22 Graduate Students, 29
exceptional masters‐level students participating in Perimeter
Scholars International, and hosts hundreds of visitors and conference
participants throughout the academic year.
Perimeter Institute is an equal opportunity employer.
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2.25 Postdoc in Cosmology at Tufts Institute of Cosmology
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/10/02/postdoc-in-cosmology/
Institution: Medford, MA, U.S.A.
Deadline: Tue, Dec 15, 2009
Additional Information: http://cosmos.phy.tufts.edu/
We anticipate having a postdoctoral opening in the Tufts Institute of
Cosmology starting September 2010, for two years, with a possibility
of extension for a third. Our group includes Jose Blanco-Pillado,
Larry Ford, Ken Olum, Alex Vilenkin and several postdocs and graduate
students. Our research interest include inflationary cosmology,
topological defects, quantum cosmology, and other fields. Applicants
are invited to send their C.V. and a statement of research interests,
and to arrange for three letters of reference, all to be sent to Prof.
A. Vilenkin, c/o Gayle Grant, Physics Department, Tufts University,
Medford, MA 02155, USA or by e-mail to Gayle.Grant (at) Tufts.edu.
Application deadline is December 15, 2009.
More information about our group is available at http://cosmos.phy.tufts.edu/
.
Tufts University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity
employer. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged
to apply.
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2.26 Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/10/01/postdoctoral-position-in-theoretica…
Institution: Oxford, MS, U.S.A.
Deadline: Thu, Dec 31, 2009
Additional Information: http://jobs.olemiss.edu
The University of Mississippi invites applications for a postdoctoral
position in the area of Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics, more
specifically in the subarea related to gravitational-wave theory and
phenomenology.
The Gravitational and High-Energy Theory Group at the University of
Mississippi is active in various areas of theoretical and experimental
gravity, and is part of the LIGO collaboration. Members of the group
include Emanuele Berti, Luca Bombelli, Marco Cavaglia, Alakabha Datta,
Tibor Torma, adjunct professor Vitor Cardoso, visiting professor Mihai
Bondarescu and several graduate students. More information is
available at the following URL:
http://www.phy.olemiss.edu/GR/
The University has excellent computing facilities which include the
Mississippi Center for Supercomputing Research and a departmental
linux computer farm. The University is a member of the Internet 2
consortium.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Physics or Astrophysics and a track
record in gravitational-wave source modeling, numerical relativity,
post-Newtonian theory or perturbation theory. A curriculum vitae
(including a list of publications and a statement of research
interests) should be sent to the following e-mail address:
grpostdoc AT phy.olemiss.edu
Please use the subject "Gravitational-wave postdoc". Applicants must
also arrange to have at least three recommendation letters to be sent
to the same email address. Applications will start to be reviewed
starting from Dec 31st 2009 and until the position is filled.
The University requires all applicants to submit their application
(including a CV and a statement of research interests) online at the
following website:
http://jobs.olemiss.edu
Please click on "search postings" on the left, then from the drop-down
menus select:
"Job Title" -> "Postdoctoral Research Associate"
"Department" -> "Physics and Astronomy"
The gravitational-wave position is filed as number 11201401-093090.
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3. News
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3.1 New book – Exact Space-Times in Einstein's General Relativity
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/10/22/new-book-%e2%80%93-exact-space-time…
Additional Information: http://www.cambridge.org/catalogue/catalogue.asp?isbn=9780521889278
This new book by Jerry Griffiths and Jiri Podolsky has just been
published by Cambridge University Press. It reviews the physical and
geometrical interpretation of the basic exact solutions of Einstein's
equations.
For details, see
http://www.cambridge.org/catalogue/catalogue.asp?isbn=9780521889278 .
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3.2 Electronic Proceedings of Loops '09 Conference and QG School in
Beijing
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/10/19/electronic-proceedings-of-loops-09-…
Additional Information: http://physics.bnu.edu.cn/loops09/
Dear Colleagues,
To permanently share the resource of Loops`09 conference and QG summer
school, we have created a new homepagehttp://physics.bnu.edu.cn/
loops09 to replace the old one http://www.loops09.org. The audio/video
files of the lectures in Loops`09 and the Summer School as well as the
photos of the event are now available. Please visit the new homepage
and click the button “Resource” on the upper right corner to
download them.
Respectfully,
Local Organization Committee of Loops`09
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Yongge Ma
Professor, Dept of Physics
Beijing Normal Univ
Beijing 100875
CHINA
Tel: +86-10-58809499
Fax: +86-10-62209742
Webpage: http://physics.bnu.edu.cn/application/research/gravity/LQG/eng/research.html
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3.3 GRG on the Map
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/10/09/grg-on-the-map/
Additional Information: http://maps.google.com/?q=http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/public/scientists.kml
A new service has been added to hyperspace@aei to facilitate the
geographical location of GRG scientists. By clicking the button "GRG
on the Map" on the left sidebar you will be moved to a google-map page
showing the geographical distribution of the scientists in the GRG
list. By clicking on the balloons you will be able to pick-up the
different scientists and will also find a link to their profile on
hyperspace. Besides providing a measure of the geographical
distribution of GRG scientists, "GRG on the map" may be useful to
plan your future trips. Let us have your feedback on this initiative.
LR
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1. Conferences
1.1 VIII Mexican School (DGFM-SMF)
1.2 Dark Matter Workshop
1.3 Workshop in General Relativity
1.4 5th Iberian Cosmology Meeting
1.5 3rd TRR33 Winter School on Cosmology
1.6 BritGrav 10
1.7 COSPAR 2010
1.8 Torino Cosmology Colloquium 2009
1.9 ADM-50: A Celebration of Current GR Innovation
1.10 First Galileo - Xu Guangqi Meeting
1.11 GR19
1.12 Quantum Gravity summer school
1.13 11th Italian-Korean Symposium
2. Jobs
2.1 Full Professor of Theoretical Physics (W3), Hannover, Germany
2.2 Junior Professor Experimental Physics (W1), Hannover, Germany
2.3 Postdoctoral Position - Interpretation of Planck Data, Paris, France
2.4 Assistant Professor position in the field of Gravitational Phys./Cosmology, Montana, USA
2.5 MCFP Postdoctoral Fellowship, Maryland, USA
2.6 Postdoc Position in Geometry and Physics, Alberta, Canada
2.7 IRAP PhD Program 2009 - Ten positions
2.8 Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship in Cosmology, Gravitation or String Theory
2.9 Lecturer in Applied Mathematics, Otago, New Zealand
3. News
3.1 GWIC Thesis Prize
3.2 Living Reviews in Relativity: "Null Geodesic Congruences..."
3.3 GRG Society Fellowships
3.4 Award of the Daniel Chalonge Medal 2009
3.5 Thesis Prizes of the International Society on GRG - Second call for nominations
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1. Conferences
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1.1 VIII Mexican School (DGFM-SMF)
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/09/30/viii-mexican-school-dgfm-smf/
Starting Sun, Dec 06, 2009 to Sat, Dec 12, 2009
Location: Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Additional Information: http://www.smf.mx/~dgfm-smf/Escuela8/english.html
SPEAKABLE AND UNSPEAKABLE IN GRAVITATIONAL PHYSICS: Testing
gravity from submillimeter to cosmic scale.
VIII School of the Gravitation and Mathematical Physics Division
(DGFM) of the Mexican Physical Society (SMF), December 6-12,
2009, Playa del Carmen, Q. Roo, MEXICO
Our School has as its main goal to provide an inviting arena for
exchanging and discussion on top developments in gravitational
physics in a pedagogical manner. In this occasion its focus will
be on the confrontation between gravitational theories and the
constraints coming from tests ranging from sub-millimeter to the
cosmic scale. The program includes several courses and plenary
talks as well as a couple of parallel sessions. The venue will be
the Hotel Iberostar Quetzal located in the Riviera Maya, an
inspiring place offering cultural features and natural beauty.
Further details: http://www.smf.mx/~dgfm-
smf/Escuela8/english.html
SPEAKERS INCLUDE: R Maartens, T Rizzo, BS Sathyaprakash, S
Turyshev, EG Adelberger, RH Beyer, M Bojowald, A Camacho, C
Laemmerzahl, A Perez-Lorenzana, BF Schutz, D Sudarsky.
LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE: H.A. Morales-Técotl (UAM-I), Luis
Ureña (Guanajuato), R. Linares (UAM-I), H.H.García-Compeán
(CINVESTAV)
ADVISORY COMMITTEE: M. Alcubierre (ICN-UNAM), N. Bretón
(CINVESTAV), J. Cervantes (ININ), A. Macías (UAMI), T. Matos
(CINVESTAV), D. Núñez (ICN-UNAM), J. Socorro (Guanajuato).
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1.2 Dark Matter Workshop
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/09/28/dark-matter-workshop/
Starting Mon, Apr 26, 2010 to Sat, Jun 19, 2010
Location: Florence, Italy,
Additional Information: http://ggi-www.fi.infn.it//index.php?p=events.inc&id=56
Dear Colleague,
We would like to announce the workshop ``Dark Matter: Its Nature,
Origin and Prospects for Detection'', to be held during the
period April 26, 2010 to June 19, 2010, at the Galileo Galilei
Institute (GGI) for Theoretical Physics in Florence, Italy: see
www.fi.infn.it/GGI.
The first half of the workshop will be oriented towards
astrophysical questions about dark matter: evidence for its
existence, its origin and distribution in the universe, and
direct and indirect detection. The mid-workshop period will have
some focus on non-WIMP dark matter, such as axions. The latter
half of the workshop will be more focused on what we can learn
about dark matter from the LHC and other collider experiments. On
average we expect about 20-25 participants present each week.
The typical length of stay for attendees is for a period of 3-5
weeks. Note that GGI requires a minimum stay of 3 weeks.
In the middle of the workshop, on 17-21 May 2010, we will host a
conference on all aspects of Dark Matter Physics, which will be
open to a wider group of attendees, who can also come for shorter
stays of several days to a week.
Florence is an attractive city, offering numerous opportunities
to enjoy cultural and architectural wonders, along with one's
scientific interests. The GGI offers excellent working and
housing conditions. Participants will be paid per diem support of
70 Euros per day which can be used for housing and meals.
However, support for travel to and from Florence cannot be
included.
The application for participating to the workshop is open at the
GGI website until *** THE DEADLINE OF 30 September 2009: ***
http://ggi-www.fi.infn.it//index.php?p=events.inc&id=56
After the deadline, the accepted participant will receive an
official invitation from GGI, along with details about
accommodation and per diem.
We hope to see you in Florence next spring.
Best regards,
Howie Baer
Laura Covi
Leszek Roszkowski
Piero Ullio
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1.3 Workshop in General Relativity
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/09/28/workshop-in-general-relativity/
Starting Mon, Nov 16, 2009 to Fri, Nov 20, 2009
Location: Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY
Additional Information: http://Simons Center for Geometry and Physics at Stony Brook
First Announcement
<p style="text-align: center;">The Simons Center for Geometry and
Physics at Stony Brook is hosting a
Workshop in General Relativity
during the week
Nov 16 - 20, 2009.
List of Speakers: S. Alexakis, R. Bartnik, H. Bray, P. Chrusciel,
M. Dafermos, G. Galloway, G. Gibbons, G. Horowitz, G. Huisken, J.
Isenberg, S. Klainerman, H. Lindblad, D. Marolf, I. Rodnianski,
R. Schoen, Y. Shi, R. Wald, M.T. Wang.
More detailed information on the meeting is available at the
Simons Center website:
http://www.scgp.stonybrook.edu
Please contact either of the organizers:
Michael Anderson (anderson"at"math.sunysb.edu)
Marcus Khuri (khuri"at"math.sunysb.edu)
if you have questions or need further information. We do not
expect the availability of further funding for this meeting.
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1.4 5th Iberian Cosmology Meeting
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/09/28/5th-iberian-cosmology-meeting/
Starting Mon, Mar 29, 2010 to Wed, Mar 31, 2010
Location: Porto, Portugal, Rua das Estrelas
Additional Information: http://www.astro.up.pt/ibericos2010
The 5th Iberian Cosmology Meeting (whose creation was inspired by
the UK cosmology meetings) will be at CAUP on March 29-31, 2010.
Anyone interested in attending is most welcome. For further
information see the meeting webpage at
http://www.astro.up.pt/ibericos2010
Please note that the meeting takes place during Easter week,
which is a busy time in Porto. If you're planning to attend you
are advised to book your flights and hotel well in advance.
(Ryanair flies to Porto from several UK airports, including
Stansted.)
Looking forward to seeing you in Porto,
Carlos Martins
(on behalf of the SOC and LOC)
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1.5 3rd TRR33 Winter School on Cosmology
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/09/28/third-trr33-winter-school-on-cosmol…
Starting Sun, Dec 06, 2009 to Fri, Dec 11, 2009
Location: Passo del Tonale, Italy
Additional Information: http://darkuniverse.uni-hd.de/winterschool
<p style="text-align: center;">3rd TRR33 WINTER SCHOOL ON
COSMOLOGY
"THEORY FOR OBSERVERS - OBSERVATIONS FOR THEORISTS"
Passo del Tonale - Italy
6-11 December 2009
The Transregional Collaborative Research Centre TRR33 is glad to
announce the Third TRR33 Winter School on Cosmology. The school
is meant to be for PhD students and Postdocs and aims to join
theoretical and observational aspects of modern cosmology.
- Registration is now OPEN, with deadline on 1st November 2009.
- Please register online on the School website:
http://darkuniverse.uni-hd.de/winterschool
- Please note that we will accept a maximum of 60 participants.
Early registration is strongly encouraged.
For questions and registration informations please send an email
to:
TRR33WinterSchool(a)ita.uni-heidelberg.de
LECTURES
- Overview Lecture:
Alan Heavens, University of Edinburgh
- Theoretical Lectures:
SUSY and Dark Matter - Antonio Masiero, University of Padova
CMB and Clusters - Raul Abramo, University of Sao Paulo
- Observational Lectures:
BAO - Enrique Gaztanaga, IEEC Bellaterra
ISW - Bjoern Schaefer, Heidelberg
MORE INFORMATION
Information can be found on the school webpage:
http://darkuniverse.uni-hd.de/winterschool
- School Content
- Location & accommodation
- Registration & school fee
- Funding
- Travel information
- Skiing
With best regards,
the Organizing Committee
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1.6 BritGrav 10
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/09/21/britgrav-10/
Starting Tue, Apr 06, 2010 to Wed, Apr 07, 2010
Location: Dublin, Ireland
We are pleased to announce that BritGrav 10 will be held in
Dublin on 6th-7th April 2010.
The BritGrav conference series is dedicated to bringing together
the gravitational research community of the UK, Ireland and
beyond, and to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas. It aims
to cover all aspects of gravitational physics - both theoretical
and experimental - and related areas of mathematics. In
particular, the series provides an opportunity for young
researchers, both students and postdocs, to present their work to
the regional gravitational research community.
Details of registration etc will be announced in due course. We
hope to see you there.
Marc Casals (DCU)
Brien Nolan (DCU)
Adrian Ottewill (UCD)
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1.7 COSPAR 2010
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/09/21/cospar-2010/
Starting Sun, Jul 18, 2010 to Sun, Jul 25, 2010
Location: Germany, Bremen, Congress Centrum, Bürgerweide
Additional Information: http://www.cospar2010.org/index.html
Probing Strong Gravity with Gravitational and Electromagnetic
Waves
First announcement for an event (H02) at the 38th COSPAR
Scientific Assembly - Bremen (Germany), 2010 July 18-25
Duration: 4 half-days
Commissions E (Research in Astrophysics from Space) and H
(Fundamental Physics in Space)
Sub-commissions: E1 (Galactic and Extragalactic Astrophysics)
Scientific rationale:
Neutron stars and black holes probe the strongest gravitational
fields found in the present-day Universe. A large number of such
objects is continuously monitored with high-energy satellites.
In parallel, the recent discovery of a binary radio pulsar
allows precise measurements of GR parameters at a larger
distance from compact objects. Soon, these objects will be
detected with upcoming gravitational-wave observatories, which
will open another avenue for the study of strong gravity and the
test of GR predictions. The scope of this two-day COSPAR session
is to bring together experimentalists, observers, and theorists
in these separate by complementary fields and discuss the
strategies and aims of testing general relativity in the strong-
field regime in the near future.
Scientific Organizing Committee:
T.M. Belloni (Main Scientific Organizer, Italy), S.A. Hughes
(Deputy Organizer, USA), D. Barret (France), M. Gilfanov
(Germany/Russia), V. Kaspi (Canada), M. Kramer (UK), M. Mendez
(Netherlands), R. Narayan (USA), G. Nelemans (Netherlands), D.
Psaltis (USA), L. Rezzolla (Germany), M. Volonteri (USA), A.
Watts (Netherlands), C. Will (USA)
Invited speakers:
To be announced soon
The precise dates of the Event will be announced as soon as they
are fixed.
Abstract submissions for all COSPAR 2010 events opened on 2009
August 21.
**** ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS 2010 FEBRUARY 19 ****
Information on the 38th COSPAR Scientific Assembly can be found
at
http://www.cospar2010.org/index.html and http://www.cospar-
assembly.org/
Information on Event H02 is available on the COSPAR page
http://www.cospar-
assembly.org/admin/congress_overview.php?sessionid=216
and will soon be available at
http://www.brera.inaf.it/gravity2010/index.html
Conference email: gravity2010_AT_brera.inaf.it
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1.8 Torino Cosmology Colloquium 2009
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/09/21/torino-cosmology-colloquium-2009/
Starting Wed, Oct 21, 2009 to Sat, Oct 24, 2009
Location: Italy, Turin, Palazzo Lascaris
Additional Information: http://ecolechalongetorino.oato.inaf.it/
The Torino Chalonge Colloquium 2009 "Latest News from the
Universe"
George Smoot Nobel Prize of Physics and Daniel Chalonge Medal
TURIN, 21-24 OCTOBER 2009, at the magnificent and historical
Palazzo Lascaris, headquarters of the Regional Council of
Piemonte
On the occasion of the International Year of Astronomy and the
250th anniversary of the Astronomical Observatory of Torino, the
Colloquium "LATEST NEWS FROM THE UNIVERSE" will take place in
Torino, with the participation of the 2006 Physics Nobel Prize
laureate George Smoot. The spirit of the Colloquium will be in
keeping with the Chalonge School's emphasis on astro-fundamental
physics, and the topics on recent observational and theoretical
progress made in the CMB, dark matter, dark energy, along with
recent satellite data regarding solar physics and space
astrometry. The programme includes a special session open to the
general public at the Turin Academy of Sciences, and a visit to
the Turin Astronomical Observatory and its 250th Anniversary
Exhibition.
All Informations about the meeting and registration to it are
displayed at :
http://chalonge.obspm.fr/
http://ecolechalongetorino.oato.inaf.it/
Early Registration is strongly encouraged
With compliments and kind regards
Ecole Chalonge <chalonge.ecole_AT_obspm.fr>
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1.9 ADM-50: A Celebration of Current GR Innovation
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/09/14/adm-50-a-celebration-of-current-gr-…
Starting Sat, Nov 07, 2009 to Sun, Nov 08, 2009
Location: College Station, TX
Additional Information: http://adm-50.physics.tamu.edu
Dear Colleague,
As you may be aware, this year marks the 50th anniversary of the
ADM formalism. In recognition of this, there will be a conference
at Texas A&M University November 7-8 entitled
"ADM-50: A Celebration of Current GR Innovation"
The conference will focus on current research and development in
general relativity. The web page for the conference is:
http://adm-50.physics.tamu.edu
There is no registration fee for the conference, but we would
like you to register if you plan to attend so that we may know
how many people to expect.
With best regards,
Organizing Committee ADM-50
(979)845-7778 FAX(979)845-8674
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1.10 First Galileo - Xu Guangqi Meeting
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/09/10/first-galileo-xu-guangqi-meeting/
Starting Mon, Oct 26, 2009 to Fri, Oct 30, 2009
Location: Shanghai
Additional Information: http://www.icranet.org/galileo-xuguangqi
New September 30th Deadline
Early registration fee payment at 250 Euros (350 Euros after
deadline)
Dear colleagues,
We have extended the deadline for early registration fee payment
until September 30th. We urge everyone who intends to participate
in the meeting to begin the registration process as soon as
possible.
Information about Hotel reservation is now available on the
webpage in the section "Hotels in Shanghai".
This first "Galileo - Xu Guangqi meeting" will be held in
Shanghai from Oct. 26th to 30th, 2009 to celebrate the 400th
anniversary of the use by Galileo Galilei of the telescope in
order to study the structure of our Universe. We recall how just
few years after the Discovery of the Telescope by Galileo a copy
of his telescope had been brought to China by Adam Schall Von
Bell, member of the Jesuits community funded by Matteo Ricci (Li
Madou). The name of Xu Guangqi, associated to the one of Galileo
in this meeting, celebrates this collaborator of Matteo Ricci and
his most extraordinary activities in bringing to China the works
of Euclid and Galileo and his strong commitment to the process of
modernization and scientific development of China.
This celebration occurs within the UNITED NATIONS sponsored
activities for the 2009 as Year of Astronomy.
The meeting is particularly dedicated to recall the roots of the
modern scientific research in China and review the recent
progress in one of the most advanced fields of scientific
research: the one of relativistic astrophysics. We will review
current progress in general relativity made possible by
astronomical observations of the Sun, of the Stars and of the
Universe. These results have been achieved on the ground of the
theories of Albert Einstein and thanks to unprecedented numbers
of observational techniques: in X-ray, Gamma-ray, optical wave-
lengths from space based observatories, in radio telescopes
wavelengths from telescopes on the ground as well as in particle
physics from underground observatories. We are looking for an
international meeting of approximate 274 participants, 137 from
Asia and 137 from the rest of the Planet. The meeting is
organized by an international organizing committee, an
international scientific advisory committee and a local
organizing committee. The "Galileo - Xu Guangqi Meetings" will be
called in future years in order to foster the scientific
cooperation of China and the international scientists in the
field of Relativistic Astrophysics worldwide.
The discussed topics will be:
-Large Scale Structures of the Universe and Galaxy Formation
-Gravitational Waves and Precision Tests of General Relativity
-General Relativity, GRBs, Neutron Star and Supernovae
-Cosmological Stability, Comets, GRBs, Dinosaurs and Species
Extinction and History of Astronomy
The List of Invited Speakers for each Session,
the International Organizing Committee,
the International Scientific Advisory Committee
the Local Organizing Committee
can be found at:
http://www.icranet.org/galileo-xuguangqi
This meeting will be followed by the 11th Italian-Korean meeting
in Seoul (Korea) on November 2-4, 2009. This meeting aims at
boosting exchange of information and collaborations between
Italian and Korean astrophysicists on new and hot issues in the
field. This year's symposium will have a particular meaning to
astrophysicists of both countries, celebration of two giants of
each country in the early history of astronomy: Galileo Galilei
and Hwang Lee.
Further information can be found at
http://cquest.sogang.ac.kr/IKSRA/index.php.
We look forward to a successful meeting!
Remo Ruffini
chair of International Organizing Committee
Jing Yipeng
chair of Local Organizing Committee
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1.11 GR19
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/09/07/gr19/
Starting Mon, Jul 05, 2010 to Fri, Jul 09, 2010
Location: Mexico City
Additional Information: http://www.gr19.com/
GR19 Scientific Program Announcement
We wish to share our excitement about the scientific program for
next summer's 19th international conference on general relativity
and gravitation, to be held in Mexico City July 5-9, 2010. The
conference will cover the full spectrum of gravitational physics
from gravity wave detectors and data analysis to relativistic
astrophysics, cosmology, numerical GR, mathematical GR, and
quantum gravity, as indicated by the broad array of plenary
speakers and parallel sessions described below. This information
is also available on GR19 website athttp://www.gr19.com/ . A
few additional speakers will be added in late 2009.
The current plenary speakers are listed below, as are the
parallel sessions and chairs. This information is also available
on GR19 website at http://www.gr19.com/ . A few additional
speakers will be added in late 2009.
For the moment, I hope that you will plan to join us in Mexico
City and that you will mark these dates on your calendar. The
website will begin taking abstract submissions later this fall.
Sincerely,
Donald Marolf, SOC chair
on behalf of the Scientific Organizing Committee
Plenary Speakers:
Patrick Brady
Mihalis Dafermos
Andrea Ghez
Gary Horowitz
Veronika Hubeny
David McClelland
Slava Mukhanov
Frans Pretorius
Carlo Rovelli
Tarun Souradeep
Ingrid Stairs
Rai Weiss
Expected List of Parallel Sessions:
A1 Exact Solutions and their Interpretation
Chair: Harvey Reall
A2 Mathematical Relativity and Other Progress in Classical
Gravity Theory
Chair: Sergio Dain
A3 Modified Gravity Theories
Chair: To Be Announced
B1 Relativistic Astrophysics
Chair: Tsvi Piran
B2 Numerical Relativity and Astrophysical Applications
Chair: Manuela Campanelli
B3 Analytic Approximations and Perturbation Methods and their
Applications
Chair: Alessandra Buonanno
B4 Physical Cosmology and Gravitational Lensing
Chair: Buvnesh Jain
B5 Theoretical/Mathematical Cosmology
Chair: Robert Brandenberger
C1 Current ground-based GW detectors: Experiments
Chair: Seiji Kawamura
C2 Ground-based GW detectors: Data analysis and techniques
Chair: Marie Anne Bizouard
C3 Advanced ground-based GW detectors (R&D for and science from)
Chair: Nergis Mavalvala
C4 Space-based GW detectors: Theory and experiment
Chair: Stefano Vitale
C5 Experimental gravitation
Chair: Eric Adelberger
D1 Loop Quantum Gravity and Spin Foams
Chair: Alejandro Corichi
D2 Strings, branes and M-theory
Chair: (to be announced)
D3 Causal sets, Causal dynamical triangulations, Non-commutative
geometry, and other approaches to quantum gravity
Chair: Fay Dowker
D4 Quantum fields in curved space-time, semiclassical gravity,
quantum gravity phenomenology, and analog models
Chair: Bill Unruh
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1.12 Quantum Gravity summer school
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/09/07/quantum-gravity-summer-school/
Starting Wed, Jun 23, 2010 to Sat, Jul 03, 2010
Location: Morelia
Additional Information: http://www.physics.ucsb.edu/~pasi/
Summer School First Announcement: Pan-American Advanced Studies
Institute (PASI) on Quantum Gravity
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce a Quantum Gravity summer school (Pan-
American Advanced Studies Institute on Quantum Gravity) to be
hosted by the Institute for Mathematics of the National
Autonomous University Of Mexico (UNAM) in Morelia, Mexico, June
23-July 3, 2010. Lectures at the school will describe current
research in several approaches to quantum gravity, including
string theory, loop gravity, causal sets, and causal dynamical
triangulations. Lectures will be appropriate for advanced Ph.D
students and beginning postdocs. The goal of the school is to
bring together researchers from these different approaches from
throughout the americas. A website has just been set up at
http://www.physics.ucsb.edu/~pasi/ and will be updated with more
information, a list of speakers, application forms, etc. during
the fall.
Please distribute this announcement to interested students and
postdocs.
Important Dates:
We expect to set a Jan. 31 deadline for applications to the
school. Application forms, financial aid forms, etc. will be
posted on this website later in fall 2009.
Logistics and Funding:
The location and timing of our school have been chosen to
synergize with the 19th International Conference on General
Relativity and Gravitation (GR19), to be held July 5-9, 2010 in
Mexico City (see http://www.gr19.com/). We have funding from the
U.S. National Science Foundation to support travel and local
expenses for participants from throughout the americas. The
organizers expect to be able to cover all local expenses of the
participants as well as to provide significant travel support.
Nevertheless, we urge the student's home institutions to support
the students to the maximum possible extent as this will increase
the number of students who can participate in our school.
We look forward to an exciting school!
Sincerely,
Donald Marolf
Alejandro Corichi
Abhay Ashtekar
Maximo Banados
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1.13 11th Italian-Korean Symposium
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/09/07/11th-italian-korean-symposium/
Starting Mon, Nov 02, 2009 to Wed, Nov 04, 2009
Location: Seoul
Additional Information: http://cquest.sogang.ac.kr/IKSRA/index.php
11th Italian-Korean meeting: 30th September registration and
abstract submission deadline
11th Italian-Korean Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics
November 2-4, 2009 - Sogang University, Seoul Korea
Webpages:
http://www.icranet.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=471&Itemid…
and
http://cquest.sogang.ac.kr/IKSRA/
email: cquest-workshop_AT_sogang.ac.kr
This Eleventh Italian Korean Symposium on Relativistic
Astrophysics is one of the series of biannual symposia, started
in 1987, and has been boosting exchange of information and
collaborations between Italian and Korean astrophysicists on new
and hot issues in the field of Relativistic Astrophysics. The
meetings, lead alternatively in Italy and Korea, are open to the
participation of scientists from all over the world. This year's
symposium will have a particular meaning to astrophysicists of
both countries, celebration of two giants of each country in the
early history of astronomy.
Indeed 2009 is the 4th centennial anniversary for Galileo's
celestial search using his invented telescope and two years ago
Koreans also celebrated four hundred years for Hwang Lee, one of
the most famous Confucius scholars, who used a celestial globe to
understand the universe. It is needless to say that 2009 is the
International Year of Astronomy endorsed by UN.
The symposium will cover astrophysics and cosmology, such as
gamma ray bursts and compact stars, high energy cosmic rays, dark
energy and dark matter, general relativity, black holes, and new
physics related to cosmology. The organizers wish this symposium
to deepen understanding not only astrophysics and cosmology but
also culture.
The symposium will take place in the historical Sogang
University, founded and kept active through the centuries by the
Jesuit community.
Organizers:
Sang Pyo Kim (Kunsan National University)
Bum Hoon Lee (Sogang University)
Remo Ruffini (Università di Roma La Sapienza, ICRANet)
George Smoot* (Ewha Womans University, IEU) *to be confirmed
Local Organizing Committee:
Changrim Ahn (Ewha Womans University)
Inyong Cho (Seoul National University of Technology)
Hangbae Kim (Hanyang University)
Hyung Chan Kim (Chung Ju National University)
Wontae Kim (Sogang University)
Yoonbai Kim (Sungkyunkwan University)
Hyung Won Lee (Inje University)
Il Heung Park (Ewha Womans University)
The registration and abstract submission deadline is September
30th. We urge everyone who intends to participate in the meeting
to begin the registration process as soon as possible.
Accommodation and Travel Information can be found at
http://cquest.sogang.ac.kr/IKSRA/
The 11th Italian-Korean meeting will follow the 1st Galileo-Xu
Guangqi meeting in Shanghai on October 26-30, 2009, that will
celebrate the 400th anniversary of the use by Galileo Galilei of
the telescope in order to study the structure of our Universe.
This celebration too, like the Italian-Korean meeting, occurs
within the UNITED NATIONS sponsored activities for the 2009 as
Year of Astronomy. Further information can be found at:
http://www.icranet.org/galileo-xuguangqi.
We look forward to a successful meeting!
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2. Jobs
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2.1 Full Professor of Theoretical Physics (W3), Hannover, Germany
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/09/30/full-professor-of-theoretical-physi…
Institution: Hannover, Germany
Deadline: Thu, Oct 15, 2009
Additional Information: http://www.questhannover.de/index.php?id=38&no_cache=1&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=1…
University of Hannover, QUEST Cluster of Excellence, AEI
Hannover, Germany
The ideal candidate will do research work on (1) the physics of
macroscopic quantum objects as encountered in the design of the
next generations of laser interferometric gravitational wave
observatories; (2) Astrophysical and observational implications
of the improved sensitivities that will result; (3) Astrophysical
and cosmological sources of gravitational radiation and their
observational properties.
The position will be based at the Institute for Theoretical
Physics of the Leibniz Universität Hannover, with a simultaneous
appointment as an Adjunct Full Professor at the Max Planck
Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute).
The position is endowed with generous personnel and equipment
resources. Application deadline now extended!
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2.2 Junior Professor Experimental Physics (W1), Hannover, Germany
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/09/30/junior-professor-experimental-physi…
Institution: Hannover, Germany
Deadline: Thu, Oct 15, 2009
Additional Information: http://www.questhannover.de/index.php?id=93&no_cache=1
University of Hannover, QUEST Cluster of Excellence, AEI
Hannover, Germany
The future appointment holder shall work on fundamental noise
sources encountered in future generations of laser-
interferometric gravitational wave detectors. This includes the
development and application of non-classical laser
interferometry, new sources of squeezed light, novel optical
applications, control systems, gravity gradient noise, and other
fundamental noise sources.
The position will be based at the Institute for Gravitational
Physics of the Leibniz Universität Hannover, with a simultaneous
appointment as an Adjunct Juniorprofessor at the Max Planck
Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute).
The position is endowed with generous personnel and equipment
resources. Application deadline now extended!
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2.3 Postdoctoral Position - Interpretation of Planck Data, Paris,
France
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/09/30/postdoctoral-position-interpretatio…
Institution: Paris, France, rue Alice Domon et Léonie Duquet
Deadline: Tue, Nov 10, 2009
Dear colleague,
Please find below an announcement for a postdoctoral position for
someone interested in participating in the Planck analysis.
Best regards,
Martin Bucher
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Postdoctoral Position - Interpretation of Planck Data
We invite applications for a two-year CNES postdoctoral position
in Theoretical Cosmology and CMB Analysis. The successful
candidate will participate in the final stages of the analysis of
the data gathered from the Planck space mission within the Planck
High Frequency Instrument (HFI) Core team. The postdoc recruited
will work with Martin Bucher and the Planck group at APC on the
projects establishing the link between the power spectrum
likelihood and constraints on candidate theoretical cosmological
models. The postdoc will contribute to the three planned papers
of the Planck Consortium on this subject.
The postdoc will be based at the Laboratoire AstroParticule
Cosmologie (APC ) at the Université Paris Diderot-Paris 7. The
Planck team at APC is very actively involved in all stages of the
Planck analysis. This post also offers numerous opportunities to
collaborate with researchers at other Planck partner institutions
in the Paris area.
The position will begin in autumn 2010 for a term of two years,
but some flexibility with respect to the start date may be
possible.
Applicants should send a cover letter, CV and research statement
to the attention of Mme Hélène Le Bihan, Laboratoire APC,
Université Paris Diderot-Paris 7, Bâtiment Condorcet, Case 7020,
75205 Paris Cedex 13 or preferably by e-mail to helene AT apc
.univ-paris7.fr and arrange to have three letters of
recommendation sent on their behalf.
Inquiries regarding the position may be addressed to Martin
Bucher at bucher AT th.u-psud.fr. The closing date is 10 November
2009, but applications will be considered until the position is
filled.
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2.4 Assistant Professor position in the field of Gravitational
Phys./Cosmology, Montana, USA
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/09/30/assistant-professor-position-in-the…
Institution: Bozeman, MT, Montana State University
Deadline: Fri, Jan 15, 2010
Additional Information: http://www.montana.edu/msuinfo/jobs/faculty/
The Department of Physics at Montana State University invites
applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in
the field of Gravitational Physics / Cosmology, to start in the
fall of 2010. A more senior appointment may be possible for an
exceptionally well-qualified applicant. Candidates from any area
of gravitational physics and cosmology are encouraged to apply,
including, but not limited to: all sub-fields of gravitational
wave astronomy, general relativity, and cosmology. For complete
job announcement and application procedures go to
http://www.montana.edu/msuinfo/jobs/faculty/
The successful candidate will have a strong research record,
demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching at both
undergraduate and graduate levels, and a commitment to mentoring
Ph.D. and undergraduate research projects.
The MSU Bozeman campus (http://www.montana.edu) is nestled in the
Rocky Mountains, 90 miles north of Yellowstone National Park,
with easy access to many outdoor recreation activities including
world-class downhill and cross- country skiing, fly fishing, and
numerous hiking and mountain biking trails. Bozeman is well
served by four major airlines.
The existing program in astrophysics and relativity focuses on
gravitational wave astronomy and compact objects. MSU is a member
institution of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, and the faculty
have close ties to the LISA project.
Required: A Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field and
evidence of potential to:
(1) conduct independent research in gravitational physics /
cosmology
(2) successfully teach undergraduate and graduate physics
courses,
(3) supervise Ph.D. students, and
(4) obtain extramural funding.
To be considered, the candidate must send via e-mail to sbarutha
AT physics.montana.edu , preferably as a single pdf document,
(1) A cover letter,
(2) a curriculum vitae, including a list of publications,
(3) a statement of teaching interests and experience,
(4) a research plan.
Three letters of recommendation should be sent separately to the
same e-mail address.
Screening of applications will begin December 1, 2009. To receive
full consideration applications should be received by January 15,
2010. Inquires may be e-mailed to sbarutha AT
physics.montana.edu, or directed to Sarah Barutha at (406)
994-6186.
ADA/EO/AA/Veteran Preference. Women and minorities are encouraged
to apply.
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2.5 MCFP Postdoctoral Fellowship, Maryland, USA
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/09/23/mcfp-postdoctoral-fellowship/
Institution: College Park, MD
Deadline: Tue, Dec 01, 2009
Additional Information: http://mcfp.physics.umd.edu/
The Maryland Center for Fundamental Physics (MCFP) is soliciting
applications for a MCFP Postdoctoral Fellowship. The MCFP
supports theoretical work in particle physics, nuclear physics,
cosmology, gravity and related fields at the University of
Maryland. The Center is quite vibrant and includes 14 faculty
members.
MCFP Postdoctoral Fellowships may be awarded to exceptional
theorists in any of the research areas supported by the Center.
MCFP Fellows receive an annual salary of $60K with an additional
$5K per annum in research support; appointments are for three
years. The Center intends to appoint one or more MCFP Fellows
with terms beginning in the Fall 2010. For best consideration,
applications should be complete by December 1, 2009. Apart from
the MCFP Fellowships, applicants will also be considered for
standard postdoctoral positions in the Center's various research
groups.
Applications should be sent electronically and include a CV a
publications list and a research statement; the applicant should
arrange for three letter of reference letters to be sent. All of
these should be addressed to by e-mail to MCFP_Fellowship AT
umd.edu
The University of Maryland is an EEEO/affirmative action
employer.
More detail about the Maryland Center for Fundamental Physics can
be found at http://mcfp.physics.umd.edu/
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2.6 Postdoc Position in Geometry and Physics, Alberta, Canada
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/09/22/postdoc-position-in-geometry-and-ph…
Deadline: Sun, Nov 15, 2009
Additional Information: http://www.math.ualberta.ca/~geophys/postdoc.html
The Geometry and Physics Research Group in the Department of
Mathematical and Statistical Sciences of the University of
Alberta (http://www.math.ualberta.ca/~geophys) invites
applications for postdoctoral positions to begin September 2010.
The group consists of faculty members Vincent Bouchard, Charles
Doran, Terry Gannon, Suneeta Vardarajan, and Eric Woolgar.
Research interests include string theory, algebraic geometry,
mirror symmetry, mathematical relativity, Riemannian geometry,
conformal field theory, topological strings, string
phenomenology, string dualities and geometric PDEs. As well,
there is a very large group in our Physics Departement working in
gravitational physics, relativity, astrophysics, and cosmology.
Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, publication list,
research statement, teaching statement and have three letters of
recommendation sent to geophys(a)math.ualberta.ca (in PDF format).
Application material should be received prior to November 15.
Outstanding candidates who have obtained their PhD after 1 Jan
2007 may be nominated for a Pacific Institute (PIMS) postdoctoral
fellowship. Information about the programme is available at:
http://www.pims.math.ca/scientific/postdoctoral. Prospective PIMS
applicants should be sure to include a cover letter naming the
applicant's preferred University of Alberta supervisor and
stating the date the candidate has received or expects to receive
a PhD. On the publication list, published and accepted papers
should be listed separately from preprints, work in progress
should not be included but can be described elsewhere, and
preprints should not be designated 'to appear' unless already
accepted for publication.
We also encourage applications for PIMS postdoctoral fellowships
in other areas of mathematics. Prospective applicants should
address an initial enquiry and any subsequent application
directly to the faculty member with whom they wish to work. See
the list at http://www.math.ualberta.ca/people_faculty.html
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2.7 IRAP PhD Program 2009 - Ten positions
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/09/08/irap-phd-program-2009-ten-positions/
Additional Information: http://www.icra.it/IRAPPhD/2009/Welcome.htm
The applications
(http://www.icra.it/IRAPPhD/2009/Application_frame.htm) for the
2009 call of the International Relativistic Astrophysics Ph.D.
(http://www.icra.it/IRAPPhD/2009/Welcome.htm) are now open until
the 30th of September 2009. Ten 3-years positions will be
available, six with fellowship support at the University of Rome
La Sapienza.
The proposed program of the IRAP Ph.D. enjoys the collaboration
of some of the most famous European Universities with one of the
youngest and most dynamical French universities, pole of research
and teaching in the Euro-Mediterranean region (PRES): the
University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis. It benefits from the
presence of the Observatoire de la Côte d’Azur, involved in
relativistic and non-photonic astrophysics, and the presence of
the ICRANet Center at Villa Ratti in Nice. The coordination of
the IRAP Ph.D. will take place at ICRANet in Villa Ratti. The
astronomical aspects of the large scale of the Universe will be
illustrated by the teaching by the Tartu Observatory. The
activities at ICRANet Centers, at the ETH of Zurich, at the
University of Rome, at Stockholm University offer teaching
programs in all the fields of relativistic astrophysics,
including cosmology, the physics of gravitational collapse,
gamma-ray bursts, and black hole physics. The participation of
the Freie Universität of Berlin and of the Einstein Institute in
Potsdam (Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics) offers
the possibility of teaching in relativistic field theories at the
highest level. The University of Savoy offers the link to the
particle physics at CERN. The University of Ferrara will be
present with lectures and researches in the topics they have
pioneered such as instrumentations developments and data analysis
for X and Gamma ray astrophysics and observational cosmology.
Through ICRANet the extra-European connections with Brazil, China
and India will be guaranteed: in China, with the Shanghai
Observatory of the Chinese Academy of Science, studying the
formation and evolution of large-scale structure and galaxies; in
India, with the Indian Centre for Space Physics (ICSP), renowned
for its research on compact objects as well as on solar physics
and astrochemistry; in Brazil, with ICRA-Br at CBPF, where a
successful program of research and teaching in relativistic
astrophysics has been established in recent years.
The courses will be the following:
Ultra high energy gamma ray sources (F. Aharonian);
The approach to the singularity (V. Belinski);
Relativistic effects in GRBs (C.L. Bianco);
Accretions on black holes and neutrons stars (S. Chakrabarti);
Particle physics applied to astrophysics (P. Chardonnet);
Exobiology (S. Chakrabarti);
General relativity (T. Damour);
Large scale structure of the universe (J. Einasto);
Signal treatment (A. Ferrari);
X-Rays and gamma rays astronomy (F. Frontera);
X-Rays clusters (R. Giacconi);
Planetology (T. Guillot);
Formation of galaxies (Y. Jing);
On the Kerr solution (R. Kerr);
Relativistic field theory (H. Kleinert);
Planetology (A. Morbidelli);
Development on BKL work (H. Nicolai);
Non singular cosmology (M. Novello);
Extragalatic astrophysics (J. Pacheco);
Gravitational waves (T. Regimbau);
Singularities and general relativity (K. Rosquist);
Black holes and fundamental physics (R. Ruffini);
Thermalization and collective effects (G. Vereshchagin);
Gravitational waves (J.Y. Vinet);
Ultra relativistic electron positron plasma (S.S. Xue).
Applications:
http://www.icra.it/IRAPPhD/2009/Application_frame.htm
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2.8 Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship in Cosmology, Gravitation
or String Theory
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/09/07/post-doctoral-research-fellowship-i…
Institution: University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, South Africa
Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship in Cosmology, Gravitation or
String Theory
3 year position(s)
Deadline: 1 September (but will remain open until filled)
Post-doctoral research fellowships are available in the Cosmology
and Gravity Group at the University of Cape Town. The fields of
research is open, but preference will be given to candidates
whose research interests are aligned members of the group.
Positions are available for a period of up to three years,
subject to satisfactory performance. The stipend will afford a
good standard of living, and a return economy class airfare will
be paid. Funding should allow for one international trip per
year, and a modest amount of equipment.
The fellowship is awarded as part of the South African National
Research Foundation Blue Skies Initiative, and must begin by the
end of 2009 to receive the full 3 years of funding.
If you require further details please email any member of the
group.
To apply, please email your CV and publication list and contact
details of three referees to
Mrs Di Loureiro,
Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics
University of Cape Town
Rondebosch 7701
South Africa
Di.Lapidoloureiro_AT_uct.ac.za
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2.9 Lecturer in Applied Mathematics, Otago, New Zealand
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/09/07/lecturer-in-applied-mathematics/
Deadline: Fri, Nov 06, 2009
Additional Information: http://www.maths.otago.ac.nz
Applications are invited for a full-time, confirmation path
position as Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics and
Statistics at the University of Otago, specialising in Applied
Mathematics. The successful applicant will be expected to teach
at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, to develop an
active research programme and supervise postgraduate research
students. Candidates should have a PhD in Mathematics or a
related area, a commitment to ongoing research in Applied
Mathematics, and experience in teaching. We particularly welcome
applicants whose research interests complement those of the
Applied Mathematics staff at Otago or which will help develop new
links with other departments on campus. Research interests of
staff at Otago include mathematical and numerical relativity,
algebra, anomalous diffusion, applied continuum mechanics,
approximation of PDEs, complex analysis, computational
modelling, fractional calculus, graph theory, mathematics
education, numerical methods, operator semigroups, polar marine
physics, modelling plus environmental, ecological statistics and
time series.
Applications quoting reference number A09/95 close on Friday 6
November 2009.
The Department is committed to diversity in staffing and we
encourage applications from women and other groups who are under
represented in the Mathematical and Statistical Sciences.
Parental leave without pay of up to 52 weeks and paid parental
leave of 12 weeks' salary may be granted to employees with at
least one year's service. The University operates childcare
centres covering the period from birth to eight years.
Specific enquiries may be directed to Professor Richard Barker,
Head of Department, Department of Mathematics and Statistics,
Tel 64 3 479 7756, Fax 64 3 479 8427, Email
rbarker(a)maths.otago.ac.nz. Further details about the Department,
its staff, courses, and research interests can be obtained from
http://www.maths.otago.ac.nz
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3. News
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3.1 GWIC Thesis Prize
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/09/23/gwic-thesis-prize/
Additional Information: http://gwic.ligo.org/thesisprize/
First Announcement of 2009 Prize
The Gravitational Wave International Committee (GWIC) was formed
to promote international collaboration and cooperation in the
construction, operation and use of gravitational wave detection
facilities world-wide. To this end, GWIC has established an
annual prize for the outstanding Ph.D. thesis based on research
in gravitational waves (http://gwic.ligo.org/thesisprize/).
Members of the broader gravitational wave community are invited
to nominate students who have performed notable research on any
aspect of gravitational waves science. Theses will be judged on
1) originality and creativity of the research, 2) importance to
the field of gravitational waves and gravitational wave
detection, broadly interpreted, and 3) clarity of presentation in
the thesis.
Eligibility: The award is made on a calendar year basis. Theses
should have been accepted by their institutions between January
1, 2009 and December 31, 2009 to qualify for consideration. It is
expected that many of the nominations will come from the member
projects of GWIC, but this is not a requirement.
A committee representing the GWIC member projects will evaluate
the nominations and select the winner. Nominated theses may be in
any language - the selection committee will use consultants to
help evaluate theses if they do not possess the required
linguistic breadth. The selection committee will make the final
determinations about eligibility.
The GWIC Thesis Prize will be presented at the 19th International
Conference on General Relativity and Gravitation (GR19)
(http://www.gr19.com/) in Mexico City, from 5-9 July 2010. The
recipient will receive a certificate of recognition and a prize
of $1,000.
Nominations: A Call for Nominations will be issued approximately
November 1, 2009 with instructions about how to submit a
nomination.
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3.2 Living Reviews in Relativity: "Null Geodesic Congruences..."
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/09/11/living-reviews-in-relativity-null-g…
Additional Information: http://www.livingreviews.org/lrr-2009-6
Living Reviews in Relativity
http://relativity.livingreviews.org/
ISSN: 1433-8351
11 September 2009
Today, Living Reviews in Relativity has published a new review
article on "Null Geodesic Congruences, Asymptotically Flat
Spacetimes and Their Physical Interpretation" by Timothy M. Adamo
and Carlos Kozameh and Ezra T. Newman.
Please find the abstract and further details below.
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PUB.NO. lrr-2009-6
Adamo, Timothy M. and Kozameh, Carlos and Newman, Ezra T.
"Null Geodesic Congruences, Asymptotically-Flat Spacetimes and
Their Physical Interpretation"
ACCEPTED: 2009-08-05
PUBLISHED: 2009-09-11
ABSTRACT:
A priori, there is nothing very special about shear-free or
asymptotically shear-free null geodesic congruences.
Surprisingly, however, they turn out to possess a large number of
fascinating geometric properties and to be closely related, in
the context of general relativity, to a variety of physically
significant effects. It is the purpose of this paper to try to
fully develop these issues.
This work starts with a detailed exposition of the theory of
shear-free and asymptotically shear-free null geodesic
congruences, i.e., congruences with shear that vanishes at future
conformal null infinity. A major portion of the exposition lies
in the analysis of the space of regular shear-free and
asymptotically shear-free null geodesic congruences. This
analysis leads to the space of complex analytic curves in complex
Minkowski space. They in turn play a dominant role in the
applications.
The applications center around the problem of extracting interior
physical properties of an asymptotically-flat spacetime directly
from the asymptotic gravitational (and Maxwell) field itself, in
analogy with the determination of total charge by an integral
over the Maxwell field at infinity or the identification of the
interior mass (and its loss) by (Bondi's) integrals of the Weyl
tensor, also at infinity.
More specifically, we will see that the asymptotically shear-free
congruences lead us to an asymptotic definition of the center-of-
mass and its equations of motion. This includes a kinematic
meaning, in terms of the center-of-mass motion, for the Bondi
three-momentum. In addition, we obtain insights into intrinsic
spin and, in general, angular momentum, including an angular-
momentum–conservation law with well-defined flux terms. When a
Maxwell field is present, the asymptotically shear-free
congruences allow us to determine/define at infinity a center-of-
charge world line and intrinsic magnetic dipole moment.
The work ends with appendices relating the shear-free congruences
asymptotic twistor space and an induced CR structure on future
null infinity.
FULL ARTICLE AT:
http://www.livingreviews.org/lrr-2009-6
UPCOMING ARTICLES AT:
http://relativity.livingreviews.org/Articles/upcoming.html
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3.3 GRG Society Fellowships
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/09/07/grg-society-fellowships/
Additional Information: http://grg.maths.qmul.ac.uk/grgsoc/prizes.php
Announcement
The International Society for General Relativity and Gravitation
has instituted Fellowships to recognize its outstanding members.
In a steady state we expect the total number of Fellows to
constitute approximately 10% of the membership. To reach this
goal and to ensure that younger members of our Society are also
elected in the initial rounds, the following procedure will be
used:
i) Fellows will be elected once every three years, prior to the
GRG conferences. For the first two rounds (GR19 and GR20), at
least half of the number of Fellows elected in any one round
should be of 45 years or less of age on the day the conference
begins.
ii) The fellowship committees for GR19 and GR20 will be asked to
elect 10 fellows each. Thereafter, the committee will elect
approximately 1.5% of the members per 3-year cycle. The precise
number for each round will be established at the prior GR meeting
by the Executive Committee of the Society.
The primary criterion for election is excellence in research,
especially the impact of candidate's work on the development of
our field. The candidate will be generally expected to have made
additional contributions to the field, for example through
service, and/or outreach, and/or books and monographs, etc. In
exceptional cases such criteria could constitute the primary
basis of nomination provided these activities have had influence
on a significant portion of our community, not just the home
institution of the candidate.
Nominations are due by December 31st, 2009. Any member of the
Society can make nominations but self nominations will not be
considered. The nomination packet will consist of PDF files or 5
hard copies of:
i) A letter summarizing the basis for nomination;
ii) An up to date CV and publication list of the nominee;
iii) 1 to 3 supporting letters from members of the Society, and,
iv) A proposed citation. Once made, the nomination will remain
active for two additional rounds. Further details can be found at
http://grg.maths.qmul.ac.uk/grgsoc/prizes.php
Electronic nominations are preferred. The nomination packet (PDF
files) should be sent to:
Ms Randi Neshteruk <rxh1_AT_psu.edu>
Mailing address for hard copies:
Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos
104 Davey Lab, Penn State
University Park, PA 16802-6300
Fax +1 (814) 863 9601
The elected Fellows will be inducted in a ceremony during the
Business Meeting of the Society in Mexico City.
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3.4 Award of the Daniel Chalonge Medal 2009
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/09/07/award-of-the-daniel-chalonge-medal-…
Additional Information: http://chalonge.obspm.fr
The Daniel Chalonge Medal 2009 has been awarded to
Professor Peter BIERMANN
The International School of Astrophysics "Daniel Chalonge" has
awarded the Daniel Chalonge Medal 2009 to Professor Peter
Biermann from the MPI for Radioastronomie of Bonn (D) and
University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa (USA).
The medal was awarded to Peter Biermann for his pioneering,
impressive and multiple contributions to astrophysics (as for
example high energy particle acceleration, cosmic rays, galactic
nuclei and black holes), and for his support and outstanding
contributions to the Chalonge School. In particular, Peter
Biermann is involved in astrophysical dark matter research in the
standard model of the universe, one of the most discussed topics
in the Chalonge School.
The medal was presented to Peter Biermann on July 25, 2009 during
the sessions of the 13th Paris Cosmology Colloquium 2009 at the
Observatoire de Paris HQ (historic Perrault building) in the
Cassini Hall, on the meridian of Paris, which was attended by
about hundred participants from the world over, among them three
Chalonge Medals.
Peter Biermann is at the heart of the programs and life of the
School, promoting fruitful discussions and work with the
participants and supporting the origin and development of new
ideas and projects.
The Chalonge Medal, coined exclusively for the Chalonge School by
the prestigious Hotel de la Monnaie de Paris (the French Mint),
is a totally surprise award and only seven Chalonge medals have
been awarded in the 18 year school history.
Science with great intellectual endeavour and a human face. True
and healthy science. Outstanding gentleperson scientists.
Scientists recipients of the Daniel Chalonge Medal are
Ambassadors of the School.
The list of the awarded Chalonge Medals is the following:
1991:Subramanyan Chandrasekhar, Nobel prize of physics.
1992: Bruno Pontecorvo.
2006: George Smoot, Nobel prize of physics.
2007: Carlos Frenk.
2008: Anthony Lasenby.
2008: Bernard Sadoulet.
2009: Peter Biermann.
See the announcement, full history, photo gallery and links at:
http://chalonge.obspm.fr
"Click on The Daniel Chalonge Medal 2009"
http://chalonge.obspm.fr/Medal_Chalonge2009.pdf
With Compliments and kind regards
Ecole Chalonge <chalonge.ecole(a)obspm.fr>
http://chalonge.obspm.fr
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3.5 Thesis Prizes of the International Society on GRG - Second
call for nominations
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Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI:
http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/09/07/thesis-prizes-of-the-international-…
Additional Information: http://grg.maths.qmul.ac.uk/grgsoc/prizes.php
The International Society for General Relativity and Gravitation
has instituted two Ph.D. thesis prizes, one in classical general
relativity and one in quantum gravity. One prize in each category
will be given at the tri-annual GRG conferences. Monetary value
of each award will be $1,500. These prizes will complement the
Gravitational Wave thesis prize awarded by GWIC whose funds are
also administered by the Society.
The first of the two new awards, the Jürgen Ehlers thesis prize,
is sponsored by Springer and will cover the areas of mathematical
and numerical general relativity in a broad sense. The second,
the Bergmann-Wheeler prize, is sponsored by Classical and Quantum
Gravity and will encompass all approaches to quantum gravity.
The Society seeks nominations for both prizes. The deadline for
receipt of the nomination packet is extended to September 30th,
2009. The nominator must be a member of the International Society
on General Relativity and Gravitation and can make at most one
nomination in each category. The nominee need not be a member of
the Society but the official thesis defense must have taken place
between September 1, 2006 and August 31st, 2009. The nomination
package will consist of:
i) A nomination letter summarizing the main results and their
importance and elaborating student's role in case of joint work.
ii) A PDF file or four hard copies of the thesis (one for each
committee member). Copies of published papers that constitute the
thesis can be submitted in lieu of the thesis.
iii) A CV and the publication list of the nominee.
iv) An official University document showing the date of the
successful Ph.D. defense.
v) One or two letters in support from experts if the nominator is
a supervisor of the Ph.D. thesis.
The primary criteria for selection will be the high quality of
scientific results, creativity and originality, and the
significance of results for the broad area of the prize. The
winner for each prize will be chosen by a committee of leading
international experts in the field approximately six months
before the GR19 conference in Mexico City. This will provide the
winners ample time to plan travel to the conference. (In
exceptional cases, the Executive committee of the GRG Society may
allow the prize to be given in absentia.)
Electronic nominations are preferred. The nomination packet
should be sent to:
Ms Randi Neshteruk <rxh1_AT_psu.edu>
Mailing address for hard copies:
Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos
104 Davey Lab, Penn State
University Park, PA 16802-6300
Further information can be found at
http://grg.maths.qmul.ac.uk/grgsoc/prizes.php
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