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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. 13th Tux Winter Workshop on Quantum Gravity, Tux, Austria 1.2. Analogue Gravity/Cosmology, Benasque, Spain 1.3. GGI School "Theoretical Aspects of Astroparticle Physics, Cosmology and Gravitation", Florence, Italy 1.4. Loop-the-Loop: Feynman Calculus and its Applications to Gravity and Particle Physics, online 1.5. European Einstein Toolkit Meeting 2025, online 1.6. PhD Winter School on Black Holes and Gravitational Waves, Skeikampen, Norway 1.7. Nordita Program on Amplitudes, Strong-Field Gravity and Resummation, Stockholm, Sweden 1.8. Hyperboloidal Foliations and their Application, Vienna, Austria 1.9. Exploring New Frontiers in Cosmology, Florence, Italy 1.10. Geometric Foundations of Gravity X, Tartu, Estonia 2. Jobs 2.1. Postdoctoral and Assistant Professor Fellowships in Gravitational Physics, Copenhagen, Denmark 2.2. PhD Fellowships in Gravitational Physics, Copenhagen, Denmark 2.3. Post-Doctoral Associate/ Research Associate in the Center for Astrophysics and Space Science, Abu Dhabi, UAE 2.4. Postdoctoral Position in Cosmology, Gravitational Waves, and Statistical Inference, Madrid, Spain 2.5. Perimeter Postdoctoral Program, Waterloo, ON, Canada 2.6. Postdoctoral Position in LIGO Scientific Collaboration Research, Milwaukee, WI, USA 2.7. PhD Position in Numerical Relativity, Jena, Germany 2.8. Postdoctoral positions in Computational Relativistic Astrophysics, Potsdam, Germany 2.9. PhD positions in fundamental physics, Boca Raton, FL, USA 2.10. N3AS Physics Frontier Center Postdoctoral Fellowship, Berkeley, CA, USA 2.11. Postdoctoral Research Associate, open location 2.12. Postdoctoral Position in Numerical Relativity and Fundamental Physics, Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA 2.13. PhD Positions in Gravitational Wave Astrophysics, Birmingham, UK 2.14. Postdoctoral position in theoretical gravitational physics, Lyon, France 2.15. Postdoctoral Position in Numerical Relativity, Rochester, NY, USA 2.16. 2-year postdoc position in quantum gravity, Marseille, France 2.17. Postdoctoral Position in Black Holes and Strong Gravity, Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA 2.18. Assistant Teaching Professor in physics/astronomy, Montclair, NJ, USA 3. News 3.1. Nominations for the 2025 Karl Schwarzschild Prize 3.2. Collected Volume Spacetime-Matter Distinction (open access) ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. 13th Tux Winter Workshop on Quantum Gravity, Tux, Austria --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/10/01/13th-tux-winter-workshop-on-… Starting: 2026-02-09 to 2026-02-13 Location: Tux, Austria Additional Information: https://indico.ecap.work/event/169/ Contact: tuxworkshop(a)fuw.edu.pl The 13th Tux Winter Workshop on Quantum Gravity will take place on February 09 - 13, 2026 in Tux (Austria). The workshop aims to bring together experts on loop quantum gravity and related topics. In general, the topics of the workshops include: - All approaches to loop quantum gravity - Other approaches to quantum gravity and their relation to LQG - Quantum gravity phenomenology - Quantum gravity topics of general interest - General relativity and differential geometry topics of general interest The registration is open until December 14, 2025. For an up-to-date information on the workshop we recommend to visit the website. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. Analogue Gravity/Cosmology, Benasque, Spain --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29907 Starting: 2026-01-07 to 2026-01-16 Location: Benasque, Spain Additional Information: https://www.benasque.org/2026ag/. Contact: maxime.jacquet[AT]lkb.upmc.fr We are elated to announce that there will be a workshop in Benasque from the 7th to the 16th of January 2026. We have assembled a stellar set of lecturers for the first part of the event, and of invited speakers for the second part. All the information can be found on the website https://www.benasque.org/2026ag/. Registration is open until the 15th of October and spots are limited (and filling already from offline advertisement) so do not wait too long to confirm your particiaption (use the form on the website). We are trying to secure funding to aid student participation, please let us know if you are in need and we will do our best. Such workshops are as good as the participants make them, so please spread the word, forward this email, tell people how amazing it was in the Spring of 2023 and let us all meet again to discuss the foundations and advancements in the field :) We look forward to seeing you all in January, don't hesitate to write us in the meantime. All the very best! Ivan, Sandro, Maxime and Justin +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. GGI School "Theoretical Aspects of Astroparticle Physics, Cosmology and Gravitation", Florence, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/10/07/ggi-school-theoretical-aspec… Starting: 2026-03-02 to 2026-03-13 Location: Florence, Italy Additional Information: https://agenda.infn.it/event/48713/ Contact: apcg.school[AT]gmail.com Dear Colleagues, we gladly announce the 2026 edition of the International PhD School on: "Theoretical Aspects of Astroparticle Physics, Cosmology and Gravitation" to be held at the Galileo Galilei Institute of Theoretical Physics (GGI, Florence, Italy) from 2 to 13 March, 2026. Details can be found at the page: https://agenda.infn.it/event/48713/ Applications can be submitted through the GGI web page (deadline: December 20, 2025: https://www.ggi.infn.it/showevent.pl?id=553 A limited number of selected PhD students will be admitted. The School aims at providing robust and detailed introductions on the basic theoretical concepts and main tools to work in the field of Astroparticle Physics, Cosmology and Gravitation. The courses are organized as lectures at the blackboard in the morning and are integrated with hands-on and discussion sessions with an instructor in the afternoon. The program of the 2026 edition comprises the following four courses: - Elena Pinetti (Flatiron Institute/Simons Foundation): Multi-messenger searches for dark matter - Davide Gerosa (Milano Bicocca): Gravitational waves from compact binaries - Elena Amato (INAF Arcetri): Cosmic Particles - Lavinia Heisenberg (Heidelberg University): Gravity and theoretical cosmology The School will profit of the Galileo Galilei Institute facilities. Each student will have office space to study and discuss, with a lot of opportunities to interact with lecturers. Practical information on accommodation, support and meals can be found at the School webpage. For further inquiry about the School, please write to apcg.school[AT]gmail.com Best Regards, The Organizers Nicola Bartolo (University of Padova and INFN/Padova) Carmelo Evoli (Gran Sasso Science Institute/L'Aquila) Nicolao Fornengo (University of Torino and INFN/Torino) Leonardo Gualtieri (University of Pisa and INFN/Pisa) Eligio Lisi (INFN Bari) Ofelia Pisanti (University of Napoli and INFN/Napoli) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. Loop-the-Loop: Feynman Calculus and its Applications to Gravity and Particle Physics, online --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29936 Starting: 2025-11-10 to 2025-11-12 Location: Online Additional Information: https://indico.dfa.unipd.it/e/looptheloop Contact: looptheloop2025[AT]gmail.com "Loop-the-Loop: Feynman Calculus and its Applications to Gravity and Particle Physics" returns for its second edition as a fully online workshop, 10-12 November 2025. The event aims to spark in-depth discussions and strengthen connections across complementary perspectives in the study of scattering amplitudes. Each day opens with a review lecture by a leading expert and centers on a dedicated theme: * Day 1: Applied Mathematics for Feynman Calculus (Computational Techniques for Feynman Integrals and Analytic Structures of Feynman Integrals) * Day 2: Scattering Amplitudes in Gravity (Harnessing Classical gravity for Integrals and Post-Minkowskian Integrals) * Day 3: Scattering Amplitudes in Particle Physics (Scattering Amplitudes and Differential Equations) In addition, the program features two afternoon seminars by prominent researchers in gravity and particle physics. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. European Einstein Toolkit Meeting 2025, online --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29968 Starting: 2025-12-01 to 2025-12-05 Location: Online Additional Information: https://sites.google.com/view/eetk25 Contact: r.matur[AT]soton.ac.uk We are pleased to announce that the European Einstein Toolkit Meeting 2025 will be held online, 1-5 December 2025. The meeting is open to anyone interested in the Einstein Toolkit. Program highlights: Introductory lectures Hands-on tutorials on the Einstein Toolkit Research talks Showcases from other numerical relativity codes Friday discussion session : The Future of the Einstein Toolkit in Europe A draft programme is available on website. Registration is moderated and remains open throughout the meeting, but early registration is encouraged. Abstract submission deadline: 14 November 2025, 23:59 GMT. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting. Beyhan Karakas, Ian Hawke, Rahime Matur +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. PhD Winter School on Black Holes and Gravitational Waves, Skeikampen, Norway --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29970 Starting: 2026-01-25 to 2026-01-30 Location: Skeikampen, Norway Additional Information: https://indico.nbi.ku.dk/e/nordic-school-2026 Contact: nbia-school[AT]nbi.ku.dk This year's Nordic Winter School has a particular focus on black holes, gravitational physics, gravitational wave analysis, and astrophysical GW sources (see website). The school will feature the following invited guest lecturers: Netta Engelhardt (MIT) Luis Lehner (Perimeter Institute) Isobel Romero-Shaw (Cardiff) Jan Plefka (Humboldt University) The attendance will be limited to 40 participants. Please check the registration page (see website link) for detailed information about the necessary registration materials. We encourage participants from all nationalities and backgrounds to apply. Young post-docs are encouraged to participate as well. Exceptionally talented M.Sc. students can apply too. In case the 40 participant limit is reached, students will be selected on the basis of the potential opportunities that this PhD School could have for their careers. The Winter Nordic School takes place at the beautiful Thon Hotel Skeikampen, approximately 40 kilometers north of Lillehammer (200 km north of Oslo). Transportation between Oslo Airport and the hotel will be provided without cost. All participants are expected to arrange their own travel to and from Oslo. Organizers (all from The Niels Bohr International Academy): Johan Samsing, Poul H. Damgaard, Emil Bjerrum-Bohr. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. Nordita Program on Amplitudes, Strong-Field Gravity and Resummation, Stockholm, Sweden --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29973 Starting: 2026-04-07 to 2026-04-17 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Additional Information: https://indico.fysik.su.se/event/9143/overview Contact: r.gonzo[AT]qmul.ac.uk Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the Nordita Program on Amplitudes, Strong-Field Gravity and Resummation, to be held at Nordita (Stockholm, Sweden) from 7 to 17 April 2026. The event will include a PhD School (7-10 April) on scattering amplitudes, gravitational self-force and waveform modelling, followed by a focused workshop (13-17 April) on connecting post-Minkowskian and strong-field approaches to gravitational dynamics, with a focus on resummation strategies. Participation is possible both in person and remotely. Due to the limited capacity of the seminar room, we strongly encourage early registration. The registration deadline is 31 January 2026. For further details, please visit the Indico page: https://indico.fysik.su.se/e/9143. We would be grateful if you could share this announcement with interested students and colleagues. Best regards, L. Cangemi, P. di Vecchia, R. Gonzo, C. Kavanagh, A. Pound, G. Pratten +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. Hyperboloidal Foliations and their Application, Vienna, Austria --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/10/26/hyperboloidal-foliations-and… Starting: 2026-01-12 to 2026-01-01 Location: Vienna, Austria Additional Information: https://hyperboloid.al/event/vienna-26/ Contact: david.hilditch[AT]tecnico.ulisboa.pt The workshop, organized by the Hyperboloidal Research Network, brings together researchers across mathematical relativity, geometric analysis, and gravitational wave physics to explore the theory and applications of hyperboloidal foliations. These are spacelike surfaces that asymptotically approach null infinity and offer a geometric framework for analyzing wave propagation, with implications for both analytical and numerical treatments of the Einstein field equations. We have space for a small number of additional participants. If you are interested in attending, please fill in the form at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EGc_4Akqh_7i2vKG4WRxb7eG2D-ghkI8lyh8cAcvv9… +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.9. Exploring New Frontiers in Cosmology, Florence, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29985 Starting: 2026-07-06 to 2026-07-31 Location: Florence, Italy Additional Information: https://www.ggi.infn.it/showevent.pl?id=547 Contact: elsa.teixeira[AT]umontpellier.fr A four-week workshop bringing together cosmologists to address the field's key tensions, observational challenges, and theoretical advances, from cosmic tensions to dark energy, dark matter, and inflation. The first week will feature lectures and tutorials for students and early-career researchers. Registration is open until 28 February 2026. Main topics: - Cosmic distance ladder, supernova cosmology, and the Hubble tension - Measurements of the S8 parameter and related tensions - CMB measurements and next-generation surveys - Hints for dynamical dark energy - Dark matter, dark energy, and inflation - Numerical tools, Bayesian analysis, and model comparison Program overview: Week 1 (6-12 July): Training Week - introductory lectures and hands-on tutorials for students and early-career researchers Week 2 (13-19 July): Workshop on Observations and Systematics - exploring current tensions and the role of systematics Week 3 (20-26 July): Conference Week - new frontiers and emerging directions in cosmology, astrophysics, and astroparticle physics Week 4 (27-31 July): Workshop on Models and Methods - LCDM extensions, theoretical alternatives and novel methodologies Contact: Teixeira, Elsa M. (elsa.teixeira[AT]umontpellier.fr); Giare', William (w.giare[AT]sheffield.ac.uk) Note: More info and registration: ggi.infn.it/showevent.pl?id=547 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.10. Geometric Foundations of Gravity X, Tartu, Estonia --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/10/27/geometric-foundations-of-gra… Starting: 2026-06-29 to 2026-07-03 Location: Tartu, Estonia Additional Information: https://indico.global/event/15717 Contact: geomgrav[AT]ut.ee Geometric Foundations of Gravity X - 10 Years of Geometric Foundations of Gravity and eXtensions in Tartu - is a conference dedicated to the geometric foundations of gravity theories that will take place on June 29 - July 03, 2026 in Tartu, Estonia. It focuses on the wide range of approaches to gravity that eXtend the standard formalism of general relativity beyond a massless metric field in pseudo-Riemannian geometry derived from the Einstein-Hilbert action. The program will cover topics ranging from foundational mathematical aspects to observational tests of the gravitational interaction, including applications in cosmology, gravitational waves, black holes, quantization, and much more. Topics under discussion will include (but not be limited to): -Extensions of general relativity (metric-affine gravity, Poincare gauge gravity, scalar/vector/tensor gravity, teleparallel gravity, massive gravity, bi-metric gravity, etc.); -Phenomenology of extended gravity (black holes, ordinary/neutron/boson/grava stars, gravitational waves, cosmology, dark energy, dark matter, galaxies, early universe, etc.); -Beyond Lorentzian geometry in classical and quantum gravity (doubly/deformed relativity, standard model extension, Hamilton geometry, Finsler geometry, etc). The last day of the conference is planned for a critical assessment of positive and negative experiences the conference participants have had in using AI/LLM tools, as well as to the ethical and practical issues that inevitably arise. Discussion topics will range from making use of AI tools in symbolic algebra coding and in computer-assisted proofs, to approaches that aim to enhance theoretical understanding and knowledge and generate novel theories and results. Plenary speakers so far include: -Mariam Bouhmadi-Lopez (Bilbao) -Will Barker (Prague) -David Mota (Oslo) An up to date list of invited speakers, the registration procedure, participants and all further details can be found on https://indico.global/event/15717 The conference is organized by the gravity research group at the Laboratory of Theoretical Physics, Institute of Physics, University of Tartu and collaborators. Sebastian Bahamonde Daniel Blixt Maria Jose Guzman Manuel Hohmann Damianos Iosifidis Laur Jarv Sotirios Karamitsos Purnendu Karmakar Tomi Koivisto Christian Pfeifer Merce Guerrero Roman Margus Saal +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Postdoctoral and Assistant Professor Fellowships in Gravitational Physics, Copenhagen, Denmark ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/10/01/postdoctoral-and-assistant-p… Deadline: 2025-11-15 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30635 Contact: vitor.cardoso[AT]nbi.ku.dk The Center of Gravity at the Niels Bohr Institute invites expressions of interest for Postdoctoral Fellowships in multiple fields related to Gravitational Physics and Gravitational Wave Astrophysics for a fixed period of up to four (3+1) years. Exceptional and highly motivated individuals will also be considered for 5-year Assistant Professorships. The preferred starting date is Fall 2026. Postdoctoral Fellows and Assistant Professors at the Center of Gravity at the Niels Bohr Institute have the opportunity to guide more junior fellows, teach courses at various levels, participate in outreach activities, and organize international meetings. Interested individuals are encouraged to upload all material before November 15th, 2025. The search will remain open until completed. We seek international outstanding individuals eager to join an ambitious research program addressing the physics of black holes, gravitational motion using both advanced quantum field scattering and gravitational self-force techniques, black hole spectroscopy, quantum aspects of spacetime via string theory and holography, and the effect of environments in gravitational wave physics. It further includes the exploration of black holes as engines of discovery, including implications for dark matter physics and connections to particle physics. However, outstanding individuals in complementary fields are also warmly welcomed to upload their material. This search is part of a vigorous expansion at the Niels Bohr Institute into the field of Gravitational Physics, bringing together several scientists from several areas of theoretical physics and astrophysics, and addressing some of the most burning questions related to gravity. More information can be found on the website: https://the-center-of-gravity.com/ The Center of Gravity (CoG) is a center for new ideas about the foundations of physics. We bring together cutting-edge research in observations of black holes and in the formal theory of relativistic and quantum aspects of gravity, completing the visions of Bohr and Einstein for the gravitational interaction. Our research endeavor spans from data analysis to theoretical disciplines within astrophysics and high-energy physics, and we aim to drive gravitational-wave physics to an exciting future. We have our physical home in the beautiful and legendary building at Blegdamsvej 17, established by Niels Bohr. This is the place where quantum theory was born and where many exciting new developments in gravity are now taking place. Today, the Niels Bohr Institute carries an important legacy in physics and is one of the leading institutes in theoretical and experimental physics. At the Center of Gravity, we hope to carry on the pioneering spirit that has defined our predecessors at the Niels Bohr Institute through trailblazing and fundamental research. The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes all qualified individuals regardless of personal background. Postdoctoral Fellows at the University of Copenhagen receive a competitive salary (including pension) and funds for travel and computing. Generous parental leave, state-subsidized childcare, vacation, and full medical care are provided to employees in Denmark. A favorable tax scheme is generally granted to international researchers. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. PhD Fellowships in Gravitational Physics, Copenhagen, Denmark ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/10/01/phd-fellowships-in-gravitati… Deadline: 2025-12-01 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30634 Contact: vitor.cardoso[AT]nbi.ku.dk The Center of Gravity at the Niels Bohr Institute invites expressions of interest for PhD Fellowships in Gravitational Physics (in particular black-hole and gravitational-wave physics) for a fixed period of three years. The preferred starting date is April-September 2026. Interested individuals are encouraged to upload all material before December 1, 2025, by submitting a 2-page CV, research statement, transcripts, and a one-page letter of motivation. The search will remain open until completed. We seek international outstanding individuals eager to join an ambitious research program at the Center of Gravity, a new DNRF Center of Excellence initiative which is composed of the young and vibrant team consisting of Vitor Cardoso, Emil Bjerrum-Bohr, Jose Ezquiaga, Troels Harmark, Niels Obers, Marta Orselli, Alessia Platania, Johan Samsing, Maarten van de Meent, Ziqi Yan, focused on addressing the physics of black holes, quantum aspects of spacetime via string theory and holography, the problem of motion in General Relativity using advanced quantum field scattering and gravitational self-force techniques, and gravitational-wave physics. An ample travel budget for the Center is available. Brief interviews will be conducted with team members after an initial shortlist is formed. This search is part of a vigorous expansion at the Niels Bohr Institute into the field of Gravitational Physics, bringing together scientists from various areas of theoretical physics and astrophysics to address some of the most pressing questions related to gravity. The Center of Gravity is hosted by the Niels Bohr Institute. It functions as a primary center for fundamental research, including gravitational physics, theoretical and computational astrophysics, cosmology, and high-energy physics. The Center hosts several international programs, including visitor programs, workshops, and Ph.D. schools. The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes all qualified individuals regardless of personal background. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Post-Doctoral Associate/ Research Associate in the Center for Astrophysics and Space Science, Abu Dhabi, UAE ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29916 Deadline: 2025-11-30 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Additional Information: https://apply.interfolio.com/174940 Contact: nyuad.cass.info[AT]nyu.edu The Center for Astrophysics and Space Science (CASS) at NYUAD is looking to appoint new independent fellows working in one (or more) of the following center's research fields. * Extrasolar Planets * Galactic Astrophysics (including compact objects) * Extragalactic Astrophysics and Cosmology * Astroparticle Physics (Dark Matter searches, gamma-ray spectroscopy, gravitational waves) The center currently consists of eight faculty members and more than 25 researchers and PhD students. The Center possesses the unique possibility to investigate fundamental questions in astrophysics, astroparticle physics, and planetary physics from several points of view, with the expertise of its members ranging from collecting and analyzing state-of-the-art data on the nature of the visible and invisible matter in the Universe, to detailed theoretical and numerical studies from planets to galaxies, and linking them together cohesively. We expect successful applicants to work towards improving the collaborations and connections among the different areas. We invite applicants to visit our website to learn more about current research projects at CASS. The center fellows will have access to a 70,000-core Infiniband Cluster (Jubail) dedicated to the science division, several GPU-based clusters at NYUAD, and other supercomputer facilities through the CASS network. NYUAD also has guaranteed observing time on the Green Bank Telescope, the Very Long Baseline Array, and Las Cumbres Observatory, and is a participant in SDSS-V. Applicants should have a PhD in astronomy, astrophysics, physics, or a closely related field. The appointment will be for an initial period of two years with a likely extension to a total of three years. CASS fellows will have dedicated funds for traveling, computing, publications, etc. The preferred starting date is Fall of 2026. Applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, publication list, and a brief (ideally 2- 3 pages) statement of research interests and three letters of recommendation. Applicants are strongly encouraged to outline in their research statement how they plan to help create connections between the different research areas of the CASS. Applications received before November 30, 2025, will receive full consideration, and positions will stay open until filled. If you have any questions, please e-mail Prof. Andrea V. Maccio' (Center director) nyuad.cass.info[AT]nyu.edu The terms of employment include a very competitive salary, housing allowance, medical insurance, educational subsidies for children, and other benefits. Please note that the UAE does not levy income tax. About NYUAD NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai form the backbone of NYU's global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities. Applications should be submitted via the Interfolio link. Reference letters will only be accepted through Interfolio. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Postdoctoral Position in Cosmology, Gravitational Waves, and Statistical Inference, Madrid, Spain ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29931 Deadline: 2025-11-15 Location: Madrid, Spain Additional Information: https://inspirehep.net/jobs/2973257 Contact: jesus.torrado[AT]csic.es We invite applications for a 3-year postdoctoral research position in the field of cosmology and gravitational wave data analysis. The successful candidate will join the Instituto de Estructura de la Materia (IEM - CSIC) in Madrid to work with Dr. Mauro Pieroni and Dr. Jesus Torrado. The proposed starting date is October 1st, 2026. The research focus is the development and application of advanced inference techniques to extract cosmological and astrophysical information from gravitational wave observations. Specific areas of interest include Bayesian methodologies (hierarchical modelling, classical and machine-learning approaches), synergies between gravitational waves and other cosmological probes, and theoretical and computational developments in multi-messenger cosmology. Strong candidates with only partial overlap will also be considered. Qualifications - A PhD in physics, astronomy, or a related field by the start date. - Expertise in cosmology, gravitational wave physics, or data analysis. - Strong background in statistical inference and computational methods, preferably including MCMC/nested sampling/variational inference, and machine learning methods. - Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team. Application Instructions Applicants should submit the following materials to the contact addresses below: - Cover letter (max 1 page) - Curriculum Vitae (max 2 pages) and list of publications. - Research statement, briefly summarising past work and current interests (max 2 pages). Please, arrange for 3 letters of recommendation to be sent to the same email addresses by the deadline. Deadline for full consideration November 15th, 2025 (but applications will be considered until the position is filled). For inquiries, please contact mauro.pieroni and jesus.torrado (both at csic.es) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Perimeter Postdoctoral Program, Waterloo, ON, Canada ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/10/10/perimeter-postdoctoral-progr… Deadline: 2025-11-01 Location: Waterloo, ON, Canada Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30370 Contact: peopleandculture[AT]perimeterinstitute.ca Each year Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics invites applications for postdoctoral positions, including named fellowships, from new and recent PhDs working in fundamental theoretical physics. Our areas of research include: -Cosmology -Mathematical physics -Particle physics -Quantum fields and strings -Quantum foundations -Quantum information -Quantum gravity -Quantum matter -Strong gravity Importantly, research at Perimeter focuses on the intersections of those research areas. Most postdoctoral positions are offered for a period of three years. You may be eligible to hold a named four year postdoctoral fellowship. Senior five-year fellowships are also available. Fellowships may, in addition, be offered jointly between Perimeter and partner institutes and universities. Perimeter Institute offers a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment with maximum research freedom and opportunity to collaborate within and across fields. We welcome applications from highly creative and intellectually adventurous theorists. Perimeter offers: -comprehensive support including a generous research and travel fund -opportunities to invite visiting collaborators -help and support for organizing workshops -a mentoring system that provides you with feedback and support to flourish as an independent researcher Applications are due November 1, 2025 however, applications submitted after this date will be considered until all positions are filled. Referees may also continue to submit their references past this deadline. Perimeter Institute is committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Perimeter Institute provides support throughout the application process for applicants with disabilities. We work with you to understand the impact of your disability to appropriately accommodate you during the application/interview process. Please contact accessibility(a)perimeterinstitute.ca for assistance. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Postdoctoral Position in LIGO Scientific Collaboration Research, Milwaukee, WI, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29947 Deadline: 2026-01-23 Location: Milwaukee, WI, USA Additional Information: https://cgca.uwm.edu/positions/2026-ligo Contact: cgca-postdoc-applications[AT]uwm.edu The Leonard E. Parker Center for Gravitation, Cosmology, and Astrophysics (CGCA) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) invites applications for a postdoctoral position working with Prof. Brady and Prof. Creighton on research in gravitational wave physics and astronomy within the LIGO Scientific Collaboration. The initial appointment is for one year, with renewal for a second (and, in most cases, a third) year contingent on continued funding and satisfactory performance. This position includes competitive salary and excellent fringe benefits. Applicants should have a PhD in physics, astrophysics, or a related field. The CGCA at UWM has active research efforts in astronomy, astrophysics, gravity, and cosmology, with membership in the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, NANOGrav, the Event Horizon Telescope, the Zwicky Transient Facility, the GROWTH collaboration, the Australia Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder, and more. The core group is comprised of 8 faculty (Brady, Chang, Creighton, Erb, Kaplan, Medeiros, Vigeland and Wiseman), plus a number of scientists, postdocs, and graduate students. Applicants should send a C.V., publication list, and a brief statement of their research interests by email to cgca-postdoc-applications[AT]uwm.edu. Please include "LIGO" in the subject line of your email. Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent by e-mail to the above address. Review of applications will begin on 23 January 2026. Questions should also be sent to the above address, with "LIGO" included in the subject. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. PhD Position in Numerical Relativity, Jena, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/10/15/phd-position-in-numerical-re… Deadline: 2025-11-15 Location: Jena, Germany Additional Information: https://jobs.uni-jena.de/jobposting/dd408c5187cf4ae917d916cc6eae637001f9943… Contact: katrin.kanter[AT]uni-jena.de The numerical relativity group at the University of Jena anticipates the availability of a PhD position in February 2025. The position is associated with the research group of Prof. Bernd Bruegmann at the TPI Jena. There is the opportunity to participate in a wide range of research activities in the area of general relativity and related fields. Applicants with a background in numerical relativity or associated computational and mathematical methods are especially encouraged to apply. Please submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae with a list of publications, a copy of your MSc certificate, a brief description of research interests, and a list of two or three potential referees, who will be contacted separately. To qualify for the position, applicants must hold a Master's degree or equivalent in Physics or related fields. Applications should be received no later than November 15, 2025. Please submit applications online as a single PDF at https://jobs.uni-jena.de/jobposting/dd408c5187cf4ae917d916cc6eae637001f9943… For further information, see https://www.physik.uni-jena.de/en/tpi +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Postdoctoral positions in Computational Relativistic Astrophysics, Potsdam, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29955 Deadline: 2025-12-21 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://www.aei.mpg.de/comp-rel-astro Contact: matthias.blittersdorf[AT]aei.mpg.de The "Computational Relativistic Astrophysics" division at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (the Albert Einstein Institute) in Potsdam led by Masaru Shibata (director) announces the opening of postdoc appointments. Each available postdoctoral position will be for a duration of 2-3 years. The "Computational Relativistic Astrophysics" division is currently composed of two group leaders (Kenta Kiuchi, Kyohei Kawaguchi), 1 senior scientist (Takami Kuroda), and several postdoc researchers and students, and focuses on several research topics in relativistic astrophysics including neutron star mergers, collapsars, nucleosynthesis, stellar core collapse and explosion, formation and evolution of very massive and supermassive black holes, and multi-messenger astrophysics. The researchers in the "Computational Relativistic Astrophysics" division can use high-performance computers at Max Planck Computing and Data Facility (MPCDF: https://www.mpcdf.mpg.de) To apply for a postdoctoral position at the AEI in Potsdam, please fill out this form. Applicants will be asked to upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications and statement of research interests. Applicants will need to indicate the names of three referees for recommendation letters. Referees will be notified by email on how to upload the letters (in case of problems referees could send the letters directly to nrjobs[AT]aei.mpg.de). The deadline for the full consideration is December 21th, 2025. The positions will be available from September 1st 2026. The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply. For further information, please contact Matthias Blittersdorf +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. PhD positions in fundamental physics, Boca Raton, FL, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29960 Deadline: 2016-01-15 Location: Boca Raton, FL, USA Additional Information: https://www.physics.fau.edu/graduate-admissions/index.php Contact: physicsadmissions[AT]fau.edu The Physics Department at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) invites applications for PhD positions from outstanding students, offering opportunities to conduct cutting-edge research in fundamental theoretical physics. Our research spans a wide range of topics, including loop quantum gravity, holography, classical and quantum black holes, cosmology, numerical relativity, topological quantum field theory, topological phases of matter, quantum information, and mathematical physics. FAU is home to one of the largest gravitational physics groups in the United States, with five professors dedicated to classical and quantum gravity. The research team led by Professors Christopher Beetle, Jonathan Engle, and Muxin Han contributes a significant part within the international quantum gravity community. This expertise is further strengthened by Professor Wolfgang Tichy leading the research on the numerical-relativity simulations of neutron star and black hole binaries, and by Professor Warner Miller leading the research on discrete geometries and quantum entanglement. The department's research excellence also extends to theoretical condensed matter physics and quantum information, where Professors Yichen Hu and Han Fu lead a vigorous program exploring topological phases of matter and their relation to quantum computation. Professor Han Fu also works on nonequilibrium dynamics in cold atom systems, which is closely related to implementation of current quantum computers and simulators. More information can be found in the websites: https://www.physics.fau.edu/index.php https://hamsyn.github.io/LQG-group/ Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is a member of the State University System of Florida and was the first public university established in southeast Florida. The university has experienced rapid growth in recent years and is recognized by the Carnegie Foundation as among ``R1:Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity'', the highest designation for US research universities. FAU's main campus is easily accessible and offers beautiful landscapes and convenient student life in the city of Boca Raton, part of the vibrant Miami metropolitan area. Application deadline for enrollment next Fall is Jan 15th, 2026 (later submission will be still reviewed until all posts are filled). See https://www.physics.fau.edu/graduate-admissions/index.php for detailed application procedure. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. N3AS Physics Frontier Center Postdoctoral Fellowship, Berkeley, CA, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29964 Deadline: 2025-12-15 Location: Berkeley, CA, USA Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30866 Contact: haxton[AT]berkeley.edu The NSF Physics Frontier Center Network for Neutrinos, Nuclear Astrophysics, and Symmetries (N3AS) intends to make two postdoctoral Fellow appointments starting in fall 2026. N3AS is a multi-institutional collaboration linking thirteen partners: UC Berkeley, UC San Diego, U. Kentucky, Los Alamos National Laboratory, U. Minnesota, U. of New Hampshire, North Carolina State U., Northwestern U., Notre Dame U., Ohio U., Pennsylvania State U., U. Washington, and U. Wisconsin. N3AS research focuses on theoretical issues in multi-messenger astrophysics. Topics include dark matter, dense matter, neutrino physics, nucleosynthesis, neutron stars and their mergers, supernovae, and associated gravitational wave physics. N3AS interests also include fundamental symmetries and weak interactions. N3AS provides a unique multi-disciplinary environment for postdoctoral Fellows to address fundamental questions in astrophysics, cosmology, nuclear physics, and particle physics. All N3AS appointments are made through UC Berkeley. More details on N3AS can be found at https://n3as.berkeley.edu. N3AS postdocs spend time at two N3AS institutions. This year the available host institutions are U. Kentucky, Los Alamos National Laboratory, U. Minnesota, and U. Wisconsin. Contingent on satisfactory progress and continued funding of N3AS, N3AS Fellows can continue their appointments at a second Network institution of their choice. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. Postdoctoral Research Associate, open location ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29976 Deadline: 2025-11-15 Location: The Foundational Questions Institute (Open Location) Additional Information: https://fqxi.org/jobs-postdoctoral-research-associate/ Contact: postdoc[AT]fqxi.org The Foundational Questions Institute (FQxI) invites applications for up to five one-year Postdoctoral Research Associates to join the Foundational Answers project. This is an ambitious collaborative initiative aimed at producing synthetic reviews of central open questions in fundamental physics and cosmology. Successful candidates will be expected to spend the majority of their time (80%) on these efforts, with the remainder for personal projects. This is a remote position with flexible working arrangements and institutional support. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will report to FQxI's Chief Scientific Officer and collaborate with other members of the Foundational Answers project team. The successful candidate will contribute substantially to the creation of synthetic reviews that map existing research, clarify conceptual tensions, and identify promising directions for future work - on at least two of the following topics: Arrow of Time Foundations of Statistical Mechanics Multiverses The Physics of Information The Foundations of Cosmology (Physical) Theory Building Foundations of Quantum Gravity Determinism Agency in the physical world Quantum foundations About FQxI The Foundational Questions Institute (FQxI), www.fqxi.org, supports cutting-edge, rigorous research into the deep, open questions at the heart of physics and cosmology. From the nature of time and quantum reality to the foundations of spacetime and emergence, FQxI fosters an intellectually adventurous community exploring the frontiers of science and philosophy. Why Join FQxI? Working with FQxI offers a rare opportunity to engage directly with the deepest unsolved questions in physics and cosmology. The Institute's open, interdisciplinary environment provides freedom to explore unconventional ideas while benefiting from a supportive international community of leading researchers. FQxI's flexible structure and collaborative ethos make it an ideal home for creative scholars who thrive on intellectual exploration and synthesis. To apply, please go to the listed URL +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12. Postdoctoral Position in Numerical Relativity and Fundamental Physics, Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29992 Deadline: 2025-12-01 Location: Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA Additional Information: https://my.physics.illinois.edu/join/ Contact: ddebord[AT]illinois.edu The Illinois Relativity Group in the Department of Physics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a postdoctoral research position with focus on numerical relativity, computational astrophysics, and their applications to fundamental physics. The successful candidate will join Prof. Helvi Witek and her team to work on numerical relativity in and beyond general relativity, including tests of gravity or modeling signatures of dark matter candidates around black holes. The candidate is intended to partially work on the Einstein Toolkit/CarpetX software framework as part of the "E=mc2" project. This is a multi-institutional project to develop numerical infrastructure and methods, with collaborators at Louisiana State University, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Idaho, University of Texas Austin, and the University of Wyoming, and international collaborators R. Haas and E. Schnetter. Prof. Helvi Witek's team is currently home to postdoc Dr. Jay Kalinani, Visiting Research Scientist Dr. Elena Kopteva, six graduate students and undergraduate students. The successful candidate will become a member of the Illinois Relativity Group which includes Profs. S. Shapiro, H. O. Silva, N. Yunes, and Research Prof. A. Tsokaros. They will also become part of a vibrant research community in the Illinois Center for Advanced Study of the University that bridges the Departments of Physics, Astronomy, Computer Science, Mathematics and the National Center for Supercomputing Applications. ICASU faculty working in closely related areas include Profs. C. Gammie, G. Holder, J. Noronha-Hostler, J. Noronha, J. Shelton, and S. Vishveshwara. The successful candidate will also have opportunities to join the LISA Consortium and the Einstein Toolkit Consortium. The candidate should have a strong background in scientific software development using parallelization frameworks like MPI or in numerical relativity in and beyond General Relativity. Expertise in GPU programming is beneficial. Interested candidates must have completed a Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, or a related field before the start date. They must submit their application package online here: https://my.physics.illinois.edu/join/ under "Postdoctoral Position in Numerical Relativity and Fundamental Physics with Dr. Helvi Witek - 2026." Applicants are requested to submit: (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, including a list of publications, (3) a research statement (limited to 3 pages, 1 inch margin, 11-12pt) containing a summary of previous and current research, and future research plans, (4) contact information for three (3) referees who will be asked to write letters of recommendation. The deadline for applications and all letters of recommendation is December 1, 2025, for full consideration. The anticipated starting date of the position is August 15, 2026, though other starting times may be negotiated. The position is expected to last for a two-year term with a potential extension to a third year, conditional on performance and/or funding availability. Please contact Prof. Helvi Witek (hwitek[AT]illinois.edu) if you have any questions about the position itself, or Deanna Frye (ddebord[AT]illinois.edu) if you have any questions about the application form. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.13. PhD Positions in Gravitational Wave Astrophysics, Birmingham, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29997 Deadline: 2026-01-12 Location: Birmingham, UK Additional Information: http://www.sr.bham.ac.uk/phd/index.php Contact: g.pratten[AT]bham.ac.uk We are inviting applications for several fully-funded PhD positions at the University of Birmingham's Institute for Gravitational Wave Astronomy. We particularly welcome creative, motivated candidates who thrive in collaborative environments and are interested in the full breadth of gravitational wave science: data analysis, analytical and numerical modelling of compact binary systems, the astrophysics of black holes and neutron stars, and searches for new fundamental physics. Birmingham is home to one of Europe's leading gravitational-wave research groups. You will join a vibrant, interdisciplinary community of researchers deeply embedded in international efforts through LIGO, LISA, Einstein Telescope, Cosmic Explorer, and the European Pulsar Timing Array. You will have access to cutting-edge resources, opportunities for research visits, and international conference participation. Individual supervision from leading scientists will support your development as you contribute to fundamental questions in gravitational wave astronomy. The School of Physics and Astronomy is an Institute of Physics Juno Champion since 2014 and holder of the Athena SWAN Silver Award. Both initiatives recognise the School's commitment to promote diversity and equality, and to encourage better practice for all members of the community, whilst also working towards developing an equitable working culture in which all students and staff can achieve their full potential. We welcome applications from all qualified applicants and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented groups in physics and astronomy including, but not limited to, women and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic. Ready to apply? Visit http://www.sr.bham.ac.uk/phd/index.php for application details and to explore other PhD opportunities within the group. Have questions? We are here to help. Feel free to reach out to Prof Alberto Vecchio (a.vecchio[at]bham.ac.uk), Dr Bence Becsy (b.becsy[at]bham.ac.uk), Dr Gregorio Carullo (g.carullo[at]bham.ac.uk), Dr Patricia Schmidt (p.schmidt[at]bham.ac.uk), or Dr Geraint Pratten (g.pratten[at]bham.ac.uk). Application deadline: 12th January 2026 Kind Regards, Geraint Pratten on behalf of the Institute for Gravitational Wave Astronomy +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.14. Postdoctoral position in theoretical gravitational physics, Lyon, France ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29998 Deadline: 2025-12-20 Location: Lyon, France Additional Information: https://inspirehep.net/jobs/3074247 Contact: postdoc-search.physique[AT]ens-lyon.fr The Physics Laboratory at Ecole Normale Superieure de Lyon (LPENSL) is opening a 2-year postdoctoral position in theoretical gravitational physics, funded by the ANR "GeneraSyOn", under the direction of Marc Geiller, with collaborators Simone Speziale and Alejandro Perez at the CPT in Marseille. The position includes the possibility of spending up to 6 months in Marseille. The research topics focus on mathematical and observational aspects of classical and quantum gravity, and specifically: gravitational waves and asymptotic symmetries, classical and quantum black holes, flat/celestial holography, loop quantum gravity. Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent degree in physics by start date, and have research experience in the research topics listed above. The application should include - a curriculum vitae - a research statement (past and future research program) - two reference letters (to be submitted by the reference author) All documents should be sent by email to: postdoc-search.physique[AT]ens-lyon.fr Applications will start being reviewed on January 1, until the position is filled. The position is expected to start at the fall of 2026. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.15. Postdoctoral Position in Numerical Relativity, Rochester, NY, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/10/29/postdoctoral-position-in-num… Deadline: 2026-01-31 Location: Rochester, NY, USA Additional Information: http://ccrg.rit.edu/ Contact: colsma[AT]rit.edu Postdoctoral Position in Numerical Relativity at the Rochester Institute of Technology (CCRG) The RIT's Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation (CCRG) is currently seeking to fill a postdoctoral research position. We are looking for highly qualified individuals interested in pursuing research in the fields of numerical relativity, simulations of compact object mergers, such as stellar or supermassive black hole binaries, strongly emitting gravitational waves. The group is actively developing new numerical codes and tools as part of The Einstein Toolkit Consortium. The CCRG hosts a number of research scientists and students involved in gravitational wave data analysis from the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and the LISA consortium. Our researchers have access to several computing cluster facilities at national computing centers such as the TACC's supercomputers, ACCESS, and dedicated over 3500-cores clusters with 5 PB of storage pool hosted at the Center. Applications should consist of a cover letter, a brief statement of research interests, a curriculum vitae including publication list, and at least three letters of recommendation. All materials should be sent electronically as soon as possible to: ccrg-postdoc[AT]ccrg.rit.edu. More information about the CCRG is available at http://ccrg.rit.edu/ , and about Rochester at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rochester,_New_York Application reviews will be begin immediately and continue until this highly competitive position is filled. Final deadline for submission is January 31st 2026. Starting dates, duration and a competitive salary are negotiable. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.16. 2-year postdoc position in quantum gravity, Marseille, France ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=30013 Deadline: 2025-12-31 Location: Marseille, France Additional Information: https://www.cpt.univ-mrs.fr/lang=en Contact: applications.qg.cpt[AT]gmail.com The quantum gravity team at the Centre de Physique Theorique in Marseille invites applications for a 2-year postdoctoral position starting in Fall 2026. The candidates must have completed their PhD before the starting date. The group consists of four permanent members (Alejandro Perez, Pietro Dona', Simone Speziale, and Carlo Rovelli) and currently includes four PhD students and one PostDoc. Successful candidates are expected to collaborate (but not exclusively) with members of the team, engage with PhD students, and contribute to the organization of the group's activities. The team focuses on research in loop quantum gravity, quantum information aspects of quantum gravity, black hole physics, gravitational waves and asymptotic symmetries in general relativity. Salary will follow the French academic pay scale for postdocs. The position comes with a small travel budget, and no teaching. Interested applicants should submit a CV, a list of publications, and a cover letter outlining their research interests. Additionally, up to three letters of recommendation should be sent directly to: applications.qg.cpt[AT]gmail.com The deadline for applications is December 31, 2025. Please include the applicant's name in the subject line of all relevant emails. Remark: A second position for 2026 is expected to become available through the WOST consortium, further announcements to come in the upcoming weeks. We encourage candidates to apply to both positions. We encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to the diversity of our research group. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.17. Postdoctoral Position in Black Holes and Strong Gravity, Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/10/31/postdoctoral-position-in-bla… Deadline: 2025-12-12 Location: Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA Additional Information: https://physics.illinois.edu/people/job-openings Contact: ddebord[AT]illinois.edu The Simons Collaboration on Black Holes and Strong Gravity (SimonsC-BHSG) directed out of the Department of Physics at the University of Illinois, is advertising two Postdoctoral Research Associates for work in fields relevant to the collaboration. The Simons Postdoctoral Research Associate in Strong Gravity and Black Holes will last a two-year term, with a possible extension for a third year. The positions will include funding for travel across the locations of the collaboration. The anticipated start date is August 2026, earlier start dates can be negotiated if appropriate. SimonsC-BHSG is a new, multidisciplinary and multinational collaboration exploring the non-linear and dynamical nature of strong gravity and black holes in and beyond Albert Einsteinﾕs theory of general relativity through gravitational observations. The collaboration brings together mathematicians, physicists, numerical experts, and data analysts to work on the following themes: - The mathematical study of singularities and the stability of rapidly rotating black holes in general relativity - The analytical and numerical study of the potential breakdown of effective field theory methods outside black holes - The analytical and numerical modeling of the dynamics of (and gravitational waves emitted in) binary black hole coalescence (including the inspiral, merger and ringdown phases) through perturbative (post-Newtonian and black hole perturbation theory) and non-perturbative (numerical) methods, - The connection of light-ring physics and ringdown physics in- and outside of general relativity in light of current and future gravitational observations - The creation of new methods and tests to extract features about strong gravity predicted in Einsteinﾕs theory and in beyond-Einstein theories from gravitational-wave observations - The amelioration of systematics induced by the mismodeling of gravitational waves, of astrophysical environments, or of noise artifacts in gravitational-wave inference - The development of Bayesian data analysis techniques to carry out parameter estimation and model selection in non-stationary and non-Gaussian noise through traditional and AI-techniques The collaborationﾕs major goal is to reveal deep insights about our cosmos at the intersection of strong gravity in general relativity, strong gravity beyond Einstein and gravitational observations. The Principal Investigators and Co-Principal Investigators participating in SimonsC-BHSG are Nicolas Yunes, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Emanuele Berti, Johns Hopkins University; Vitor Cardoso, Niels Bohr Institute; Katy Clough, Queen Mary, University of London; Neil Cornish, Montana State University; Mihalis Dafermos, Princeton University; Jonathan Gair, the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics, Albert Einstein Institute; Daniel Holz, the University of Chicago; Gary Horowitz, the University of California Santa Barbara; Luis Lehner, Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics in Canada; Alex Lupsasca, Vanderbilt University; and Matias Zaldarriaga, the Institute for Advanced Study. Applications made in response to this advertisement will be considered by the entire collaboration. Candidates for these positions should have, or receive, a Ph.D. in physics or mathematics prior to starting their appointment. Please provide a curriculum vitae, including a publication list and a 3-page statement of research interests and plans, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted. Although based at the Department of Physics at the University of Illinois, the successful applicants will travel to collaborate with other members of the network, and should indicate collaborators and projects they would want to undertake with members of the network. We also encourage applicants to follow the structure of the AAS advice on the content of CVs and research statements given here: https://jobregister.aas.org/postdoc-application-guidelines. ; The deadline for applications, through https://physics.illinois.edu/people/job-openings, is December 12, 2025. Late applications will be considered at the discretion of the search committee. Please contact Deanna Frye ddebord(a)illinois.edu if you have questions. The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Contact for a complete list of Employee Benefits. The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters (https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/one.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=5705) to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyPartici…) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.18. Assistant Teaching Professor in physics/astronomy, Montclair, NJ, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/10/31/assistant-teaching-professor… Deadline: 2025-12-01 Location: Montclair, NJ, USA Additional Information: https://montclair.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/JobOpportunities/details/Assi… Contact: favatam[AT]montclair.edu Job description: Applications are invited for an Assistant Teaching Professor position in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. The ideal candidate will be able to teach introductory physics and astronomy courses, as well as a range of upper-level physics courses. Candidates with experience teaching engineering courses or in machining/fabrication will also be highly considered. A typical teaching load will consist of preparing two distinct courses each semester and will not exceed three distinct course preparations. This position has no scholarship/research obligations but does include service duties to the department, College, or University in addition to teaching 12 credits each semester. The University is committed to the success of teaching faculty through opportunities for promotion and professional development to support long-term success and flourishing at the University. This position is a two-year, ten-month, non-tenure track (NTT) appointment, with eligibility for reappointment and promotion based on established NTT procedures. THE DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Montclair State University was formed in 2018 and consists of 5 faculty members and well over 100 physics majors. Our students represent a diverse population and include many first-generation college students. The department strives to create an atmosphere of collegiality, inclusion, and the promotion of excellence. Additional information about our Department can be found online at montclair.edu/physics-astronomy/ . QUALIFICATIONS -A PhD in Physics, Engineering, Astronomy, or closely related fields. -A track record of successful teaching experience in the fields of physics, engineering, and/or astronomy that readily translates to the Montclair State student body. STARTING DATE: August 28, 2026 REQUIRED MATERIALS: -Cover letter that briefly summarizes your qualifications and explains your interest in joining our Department. -Complete curriculum vitae. -Teaching statement of 3 to 5 pages that addresses the following: (i) your experience teaching courses relevant to this position; (ii) components of your prior teaching that contribute to its effectiveness; (iii) courses that you envision teaching at Montclair State; (iv) strategies you would use for teaching a student population with diverse backgrounds and levels of preparation. -Have at least three reference letters submitted by the writer to physics-search[AT]montclair.edu. The candidate's name should be in the subject line. The above materials should be assembled into a single PDF document and uploaded during the application process via Workday (see link below). Contact Rodica Martin at physics-search[AT]montclair.edu with any questions or requests for information. APPLY BY: Applications should be submitted by December 1, 2025 to ensure full consideration. Initial screening will begin shortly thereafter and be complete by the end of December. On-campus interviews are expected to take place in February 2026. The position is open until filled. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Nominations for the 2025 Karl Schwarzschild Prize ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/10/02/nominations-for-the-2025-kar… Additional Information: https://walter-greiner-gesellschaft.de Nominations are invited for the 2025 Karl Schwarzschild Prize, awarded by the Walter Greiner-Society for Fundamental Physics Research in Frankfurt, to honour the memory of Karl Schwarzschild, who studied in Frankfurt at the beginning of his career. The prize is awarded to scientists who have made outstanding contributions in the fields of gravitational (astro)physics, including its experimental aspects, for their life's work and/or their role model function. The award, which can be shared between up to two scientists, amounts to 10,000 EUR and is funded by the Carl Wilhelm Fueck Stiftung, Frankfurt, and the Physikalischer Verein, Frankfurt. Nominations should include: 1. A laudatio summarizing the reasons for the nomination (max. of 2 pages) 2. The CV of the nominee 3. A list of publications from the last 10 years Nominations should be sent electronically only to Prof. Dr. Juergen Struckmeier, Chair of the Karl-Schwarzschild Award Selection International Committee, at the address struckmeier[AT]fias.uni-frankfurt.de before 30.11.2025 Self-nominations will not be considered. The recipient of the award will be announced in the Spring of 2026. The award ceremony takes place at one of the annual academic ceremonies of the Physics Department in Frankfurt. The award winner is expected to spend at least one week at the Department of Physics conducting research in the department, including two lectures accessible to a general audience (Physikalischer Verein, academic ceremony), an expert lecture within the department, as well as participation in specialist discussion groups. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Collected Volume Spacetime-Matter Distinction (open access) ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29910 Additional Information: https://www.uu.nl/en/research/utrecht-philosophy-of-astronomy-cosmology/out…. The COSMO-MASTER team is finalising a proposal for a collected volume on the conceptual distinction between spacetime and matter, with Cambridge University Press. We invite philosophers of physics, physicists and any other interested scholars to submit a proposal for a short chapter. The collected volume would be open access, with all OA fees covered by the COSMO-MASTER ERC Starting Grant. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. JGRG34: The 34th Workshop on General Relativity and Gravitation, Kyoto, Japan 1.2. SemiClassical Online Network Exchange (SCONE): 2025-2 series (online) 1.3. XVIII Black Holes Workshop, Lisbon, Portugal 1.4. 33rd Texas Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics, Tempe, AZ, USA (2nd circular) 1.5. 3rd Bangkok workshop on Gravity and Cosmology, Bangkok, Thailand 1.6. When quantum field theory meets quantum information, Madrid, Spain 1.7. The 3rd International Online Conference on Universe, (online) 1.8. 29th Capra Meeting on Radiation Reaction in General Relativity, Brussels, Belgium 1.9. School on Gravity: from motion to commotion, Copenhagen, Denmark 1.10. GW-EM-Nu-2025: Multi-Messenger Science With Indian Facilities-Now and in the Next Decade, Mumbai, India 1.11. Enigmatic Explosions: Observations, Modelling, and Microphysics of Extreme Transients, Santa Barbara, CA, USA 2. Jobs 2.1. Open Calls for Visiting Scholars and Thematic Programs, Onna, Okinawa, Japan 2.2. Postdoc in Gravitational Waves, Nottingham, UK 2.3. PhD position in gravitational lensing beyond geometric optics, Warsaw, Poland 2.4. Postdoctoral fellowship in gravitational lensing and wave propagation in curved spacetimes, Warsaw, Poland 2.5. ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme, Madrid, Spain; Noordwijk, Netherlands 2.6. One PhD position in Relativistic Astrophysics and Gravitational-Wave Physics, Valencia, Spain 2.7. Associate Research Scholar, Princeton, NJ, USA 2.8. ERC-funded postdoctoral positions, Dublin, Ireland 2.9. Postdoctoral positions in Gravitational-Wave Physics and Astrophysics, Potsdam, Germany 2.10. Call of interest for postdocs in gravitational-wave physics, Trieste, Italy 2.11. PhD position in Numerical Relativity, Jena, Germany 2.12. Postdoctoral fellowships in gravitational physics and gravitational-wave astronomy, Baltimore, MD, USA 3. News 3.1. New book: Second edition of "A Mathematical Introduction to General Relativity", by Amol Sasane 3.2. GRG Topical Collection "Hyperboloidal foliations in the era of GW astronomy" completed 3.3. SAGS 2025 and Roy Maartens at 70, Stonehenge in Parys, South Africa 3.4. Call-for-papers: "Machine Learning in Gravitational-Wave Science" 3.5. Nominations for the 2025 Karl Schwarzschild Prize ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. JGRG34: The 34th Workshop on General Relativity and Gravitation, Kyoto, Japan --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/09/04/jgrg34-the-34th-workshop-on-… Starting: 2026-01-19 to 2026-01-23 Location: Kyoto, Japan Additional Information: https://sites.google.com/view/jgrg-34/top-page Contact: jgrg34[AT]tap.scphys.kyoto-u.ac.jp JGRG is the community of researchers in Japan, working on General relativity and Gravitation. JGRG has hosted an annual workshop series under the same title since 1991. The main purpose of the workshop is to provide a venue for exchanging ideas to pursue future trends of research. The workshop covers a wide range of topics related to general relativity and gravitation. We are pleased to announce that JGRG34 will be held as a Yukawa Institute Workshop at Kyoto University from January 19 (Mon) to 23 (Fri), 2026. Please note the following deadlines for applications. Graduate students who wish to apply for travel support, as well as participants from overseas who require a visa, should pay special attention since their application deadlines are earlier. If you wish to apply for travel support, it is advantageous to also submit a presentation abstract at the same time, as this will be taken into account during the selection process. Important dates: October 24 (24:00 JST): Deadline for travel support and visa support applications November 30 (24:00 JST): Deadline for abstract submission December 15 (24:00 JST): Deadline for registration (without presentation) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. SemiClassical Online Network Exchange (SCONE): 2025-2 series (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/09/04/semiclassical-online-network… Starting: 2025-09-08 to 2025-12-01 Location: Online Additional Information: https://sites.google.com/view/semiclassicalgravity/ Contact: gravitysemiclassical[AT]gmail.com This is an announcement of the second series (2025-2) of the SCONE seminar. The aim of SCONE is to bring researchers in semiclassical gravity together via a series of online seminars. The 2025-2 series will take place between September and December 2025. The time of the seminar is at 4 pm UK local time (in Summer time at the time of announcement, GMT+1) , according to the following calendar: September 8th 2025: Azadeh Maleknejad (Swansea, UK) October 6th 2025: Daniel Sudarsky (ICN, Mexico) November 3rd 2025: Jennie Traschen (Amherst, USA) December 1st 2025: Panel discussion on black hole information paradox The title for the first talk of the series by Dr Maleknejad is: "Matter Creation by Cosmic Perturbations at 1-loop." The rest of the titles will be announced in due course. Please subscribe to our mailing list to receive the invitations and information on how to join following the link https://sites.google.com/view/semiclassicalgravity/ by clicking on the 'Mailing list' button at the bottom or sending an email to gravitysemiclassical[AT]gmail.com . On behalf of the organisers, Dr Daan W Janssen (York, UK) Dr Benito A Juarez-Aubry (York, UK) Dr Eleni-Alexandra Kontou (King's College London, UK) Dr Paolo Meda (Trento, Italy) Prof Elizabeth Winstanley (Sheffield, UK) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. XVIII Black Holes Workshop, Lisbon, Portugal --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/09/09/xviii-black-holes-workshop/ Starting: 2025-12-18 to 2025-12-19 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Additional Information: https://fisica.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/en/bhw-xviii/ Contact: bh-workshop-xviii[AT]centra.tecnico.ulisboa.pt From astrophysics to high-energy physics, from information theory to quantum gravity, black holes have acquired an ever increasing role in fundamental physics, and are now part of the terminology of many important branches of observational, theoretical and mathematical physics. The Black Holes Workshops gather researchers working on physical and mathematical aspects of black holes, using both classical and quantum approaches, within the frameworks of general relativity, semiclassical and quantum gravity, cosmology, and astrophysics, with the goal of stimulating interaction between these different fields. The eighteenth edition of the Black Holes Workshop will celebrate the 10 years of the first gravitational-wave detection by the LIGO detectors. The workshop will take place at the Instituto Superior Tecnico, Lisbon, Portugal, in December 18 and 19, 2025. Researchers working on black holes in all their aspects are kindly invited to participate. Important dates: Registration opens: September 15, 2025 Registration closes: December 5, 2025 Abstract submission deadline: November 21, 2025 A limited number of contributed talks will be selected based on scientific merit. Late submissions will not be considered. The registration fee is 30 euros. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. 33rd Texas Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics, Tempe, AZ, USA (2nd circular) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/09/10/33rd-texas-symposium-on-rela… Starting: 2025-12-08 to 2025-09-12 Location: Tempe, Arizona, USA Additional Information: https://texassymposium.events.asu.edu/ Contact: txsymp2025[AT]asu.edu The 33rd Texas Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics will take place December 8-12, 2025, at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, USA. The Texas Symposium is one of the premier international conferences in astronomy, cosmology, and gravitation, bringing together scientists from around the world to present the latest results and foster collaborations. NEW - Important Dates: - Abstract Submission Deadline: October 1, 2025 - Notification of Acceptance: October 10, 2025 - Early Registration Deadline: October 15, 2025 - Late Registration Window: October 16 - November 30, 2025 - Hotel Booking Deadline: November 14, 2025 - Onsite Registration Opens: December 7, 2025 - Symposium Dates: December 8-12, 2025 Scientific Program: - Plenary lectures by leading scientists - Parallel sessions for contributed talks - Dedicated poster session for emerging research - Special topical workshops organized by participants Abstract Submission: We invite abstracts for talks and posters across all areas of relativistic astrophysics. Registration: Early registration is encouraged to secure discounted rates. Accommodation and Venue: Rooms are reserved at the Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU at special symposium rates. Book early. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. 3rd Bangkok workshop on Gravity and Cosmology, Bangkok, Thailand --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/09/12/3rd-bangkok-workshop-on-grav… Starting: 2026-02-02 to 2026-02-06 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Additional Information: https://www.thaihep.phys.sc.chula.ac.th/BKK2026GRQC/ Contact: oleg.evnin[AT]gmail.com LOCAL ORGANIZERS: Auttakit CHATRABHUTI, Oleg EVNIN, Vicharit YINGCHAROENRAT. INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Piotr BIZON (Jagiellonian U, Krakow), Alfio BONANNO (INAF/INFN Catania), Paolo CREMINELLI (ICTP, Trieste), Antonio DE FELICE (Yukawa Inst, Kyoto), Cedric DEFFAYET (ENS-Paris), William KINNEY (SUNY Buffalo), Misao SASAKI (Kavli IPMU/APCTP-Pohang). OBJECTIVES: The workshop will cover a broad range of issues in gravity and theoretical aspects of cosmology. Some concrete examples of relevant topics are gravitational instabilities and collapse problems, singularity resolution, canonical approaches to gravity quantization and quantum cosmology, statistics of fluctuations in cosmological spacetimes, primordial black holes, cosmological dynamics of fundamental constants, etc. The talks are expected to be informal and interactive, with a substantial pedagogical component. We strongly encourage blackboard presentations. PRE- AND POST-WORKSHOP RESIDENCE PROGRAM: Participants are invited to remain in residence for informal communication and collaboration during the weeks preceding (January 26-30) and succeeding (February 9-13) the workshop. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. When quantum field theory meets quantum information, Madrid, Spain --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/09/18/when-quantum-field-theory-me… Starting: 2026-02-02 to 2026-02-06 Location: Madrid, Spain Additional Information: https://scala.uc3m.es/qft/ Contact: adrdelri[AT]math.uc3m.es We are pleased to announce the workshop When quantum field theory meets quantum information, which will be hosted by the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid during December 15-17, 2025. The aim of this workshop is to contribute to the understanding of key tools in quantum information - such as entanglement - within the framework of relativistic quantum field theory (QFT). While quantum information typically involves finite-dimensional Hilbert spaces, QFT and related approaches to quantum gravity, must deal with systems featuring infinitely many degrees of freedom, posing additional conceptual and technical challenges, while at the same time offering potentially new and interesting features. The workshop will bring together researchers from both fields to foster collaboration, extend quantum information tools to relativistic QFT, and explore new joint research directions. Confirmed invited speakers: Matthias Kleinmann Chiara Marletto Eduardo Martin-Martinez Miguel Navascues Kasia Rejzner Ko Sanders We invite researchers working on quantum field theory, quantum information, and their interplay to contribute to the scientific program of the conference. Participants wishing to present their work are encouraged to submit an abstract using the form available at https://scala.uc3m.es/qft/ Important dates: October 31: deadline for abstract submission. November 15: notification of accepted talks. November 30: deadline for registration. On behalf of the organizers: Florio M. Ciaglia, Adrian del Rio, Julio de Vicente, Juan Margalef-Bentabol, Eduardo J.S. Villasenor. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. The 3rd International Online Conference on Universe, (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29833 Starting: 2026-03-04 to 2026-03-06 Location: Online Additional Information: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCU2026 Contact: iocu2026[AT]mdpi.com The 3rd International Online Conference on Universe (IOCU 2026), organized by the MDPI journal Universe (ISSN: 2218-1997, Impact Factor 2.6), will bring together leading experts to share and discuss the latest research across fields such as gravitation and cosmology, field theory, high energy physics, space and planetary sciences, galaxies, stellar physics, quantum mechanics, and many other astrophysics-related topics. Building on the success of the 2021 and 2023 editions, this exciting conference will provide excellent opportunities to present, network, and collaborate. Additionally, IOCU 2026 will be free to attend and fully online, removing geographical and financial barriers to make participation accessible to students and researchers around the world. Important Dates: Deadline for abstract submission: 2 December 2025 Notification of acceptance: 5 January 2026 Deadline for Registration: 1 March 2026 More details, including event chairs, session topics, and submission guidelines, are available on the conference website. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. 29th Capra Meeting on Radiation Reaction in General Relativity, Brussels, Belgium --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29836 Starting: 2026-06-29 to 2026-07-03 Location: Brussels, Belgium Additional Information: https://www.caprameeting.org/ Contact: geoffrey.compere[AT]ulb.be Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce that the 29th Capra Meeting on Radiation Reaction in General Relativity will be hosted in Brussels from Monday June 29th to July 3rd 2026. It will take place as a Solvay workshop organised by the International Solvay Institutes. Further information about Capra 2026 will be posted in the coming months on https://www.caprameeting.org/ and https://solvayinstitutes.be/home/activities/workshop/ . The Capra meeting is an annual conference on the topic of radiation reaction in general relativity. The primary focus of these conferences is the development of the gravitational self-force approach to model extreme mass ratio inspirals and further our understanding of the two-body problem in general relativity. This is done in synergy with other well-known modeling techniques such as post-Newtonian theory and numerical relativity. The canonical example of an extreme-mass-ratio inspiral (EMRI) is the inspiral of a stellar-mass compact object into a supermassive black hole. Gravitational waves from these systems are a promising target for the future space-based detector LISA. The study of radiation reaction and self-force is not limited to EMRIs, and a range of topics and applications to other areas of gravitational physics have been discussed at past Capra meetings; an example is the scattering of massive particles, which is currently an active area of research. The format of the meeting is an amalgamation of a daily invited review talk, short contributed talks and organised discussion sessions. Following the tradition of past Capra meetings, no registration fee is charged. A contribution of 50 euros to the banquet will be requested at registration for the attendees that would like to join the banquet. Several selected early career researchers will be funded by providing up to 6 nights of accommodation during the conference. Applications will be reviewed by members of the local organising committee and the equity, diversity and inclusion team at Capra. Sincerely, The international scientific committee Leor Barack, Susanna Barsanti, Beatrice Bonga, Alvin Chua, Lisa Drummond, Scott Hughes, Adam Pound, Vojtech Witzany The local organizing committee Geoffrey Compere, Lidia Gomes Da Silva, Marc Henneaux, Loic Honet, Guillaume Lhost, Gabriel Piovano +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.9. School on Gravity: from motion to commotion, Copenhagen, Denmark --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29839 Starting: 2026-06-22 to 2026-06-26 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Additional Information: https://the-center-of-gravity.com/events/the-school-on-gravity-from-motion-… Contact: sog[AT]the-center-of-gravity.com School on Gravity, Niels Bohr Institute, June 2026 Understanding the gravitational interaction is one of the great scientific endeavors of the 21st century. The Nobel Prize-winning discovery of gravitational waves in 2015, and subsequent detections by the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA Collaboration, have marked a revolutionary step forward in physics and astrophysics by opening an entirely new window for exploring the Universe. Future upgrades to these detectors, along with upcoming facilities such as LISA and the Einstein Telescope, promise even more breakthrough discoveries that the next generation of scientists will need to interpret. The School on Gravity (22-26 June 2026, Copenhagen) will introduce junior scientists-graduate students and advanced undergraduates with a background in general relativity-to a wide range of foundational topics in the exciting new field of gravitational wave physics. Topics will span from the theory of motion, to new challenges introduced by quantum physics, to the astrophysics of black holes and source modeling for gravitational-wave detectors. The program is as follows: Lectures on Black Holes and Neutron Stars (how, when and where they are born, how they spin, how many, when do they merge, how many merge). Lecturer: Lieke van Son (Radboud University) Lectures on Motion (the two body problem in General Relativity). Lecturer: Julio Parra Martinez (IHES) Lectures on Completing Einstein (why does General Relativity need completion, what type of effects should we be on look out for, where would they manifest themselves). Lecturer: Gustavo Turiaci (U. Washington, Seattle) Lectures on Environments (which type of environments, how do they affect strong field gravity, how do we model them, impact on gravitational wave signals). Lecturer: Laura Sberna (Nottingham University) Please apply at: https://the-center-of-gravity.com/events/the-school-on-gravity-from-motion-… We require submission of a single pdf file containing a two-page CV, up to half a page motivation letter, and a signed support letter from an advisor on letterhead. Deadline: February 01, 2026. The number of seats is limited, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The School on Gravity will take place in the legendary Auditorium A of the Niels Bohr Institute, inviting students and lecturers to challenge current paradigms in gravitational physics in the spirit of the quantum revolution that unfolded in this very room. This is the first of a series of annual school organized by the Center of Gravity (CoG). The members of the Scientific Organizing Committee for the School of Gravity are Vitor Cardoso (Director of CoG), Emil Bjerrum-Bohr, Jose Ezquiaga, Troels Harmark, Niels Obers, Marta Orselli, Alessia Platania, Johan Samsing, Maarten van de Meent, Ziqi Yan. Local Organizing Committee: Vitor Cardoso and Jose Ezquiaga Contact: sog(a)the-center-of-gravity.com +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.10. GW-EM-Nu-2025: Multi-Messenger Science With Indian Facilities-Now and in the Next Decade, Mumbai, India --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29842 Starting: 2025-12-01 to 2025-12-03 Location: Mumbai, India Additional Information: https://scitalks.tifr.res.in/event/9167/ Contact: mma.consortium.india[AT]gmail.com This year marks the 10-years of discovery of Gravitational Waves, which has opened a new window for multi-messenger science. The era of multi-messenger science using signals from astrophysical sources observed in different cosmic messengers such as Cosmic Rays (CRs), Electromagnetic Waves (EW), Gravitational Waves (GW), and Neutrinos opens a new paradigm in understanding the physics governing the Universe over different length scales from the size of a nucleus to the size of the observable Universe. The success of this research frontier relies on the coordinated observation between different existing telescopes/observatories which are observing in different messengers and also on building the next generation telescopes/observatories that can jointly observe signals using different cosmic messengers in the coming years in the frequency range (or energy band) which are of scientific interests based on our theoretical understanding of these astrophysical sources. This conference plans to bring researchers from India working in different areas--instrumentation and theory on the same platform to discuss (i) the requirements and challenges in coordinated observations with existing Indian facilities between different messengers, (ii) key areas of development of telescope facilities and theoretical predictions for enhancing the scientific outcome, (iii) the roadmap for joint observations using multiple telescopes, and (iv) plan for strategically important future telescopes/observatories which will enhance multi-messenger science from India. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.11. Enigmatic Explosions: Observations, Modelling, and Microphysics of Extreme Transients, Santa Barbara, CA, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29873 Starting: 2026-10-26 to 2026-12-18 Location: Santa Barbara, CA, USA Additional Information: https://www.kitp.ucsb.edu/activities/explode26 Contact: francois.foucart[AT]unh.edu We are happy to announce the upcoming workshop "Enigmatic Explosions: Observations, Modelling, and Microphysics of Extreme Transients", at the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics at UC Santa Barbara. This is an 8-week program running from 10/26/2026 to 12/18/2026, for which the primary deadline for application is 10/24/2025. KITP encourages stay of at least 3 weeks for most participants, though a smaller number of participants will also be invited for shorter stays. You will find a brief description of the scientific objectives of the workshop below. For information about applications, travel, and housing, please see the KITP website, or contact one of the workshop organizers (Francois Foucart, Raffaella Margutti, Philipp Moesta, Rebecca Surman). The detection of bright electromagnetic (EM) transients powered by neutron star mergers, supernovae, and other extreme astrophysical events associated with compact objects will play a major role in nuclear astrophysics in the coming years. These events act as cosmic laboratories allowing us to study the properties of high-density matter and the origin of heavy elements. Transients may even reveal particle physics beyond the standard model in conditions that we cannot probe on Earth. The rapidly growing number and variety of observed EM transients now regularly challenge our incomplete theoretical understanding of the transient sky. These limitations inhibit our ability to leverage transient observations for high-energy and nuclear astrophysics. Despite significant improvements to the numerical accuracy and microphysics of numerical simulations, the impact of nuclear physics inputs, approximate physical modeling, and the large range in spatial scales and timescales that need to be resolved remain major issues. This program will address these issues with an interdisciplinary group of nuclear, theoretical, computational physicists and astronomers as we prepare for a new era of EM discovery and anticipated experiments on exotic nuclei. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Open Calls for Visiting Scholars and Thematic Programs, Onna, Okinawa, Japan ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29798 Deadline: 2025-09-15 Location: Onna, Okinawa, Japan Additional Information: https://www.oist.jp/visiting-program/application Contact: tsvp[AT]oist.jp OIST is a university with no departments, eliminating artificial barriers between people working in different fields, with students and faculty from all over the world. We are seeking for applicants from interesting researchers from around the world. There are opportunities to spend several months on a beautiful subtropical island in the south of Japan, and focus solely on research. All fields are eligible, as long as the proposed project has overlap or shared interests with researchers at OIST. Invitees will be provided with travel/visa support, on-campus housing, office space in the visiting program area, access to OIST computing resources, ... Inquiries are welcome, please write to tsvp[A]oist.jp __________ OIST's Visiting Program (TSVP) currently has open calls for Visiting Scholars in FY2026 and Thematic Programs in FY2027. Summary of currently open calls: - Thematic Programs in FY2027: : Group of researchers, 1-2 months, all fields. (short) pre-proposals to be submitted by September 15, 2025. - Visiting Scholars in FY2026: : Visits of 3-12 months, all fields. Deadline: September 15, 2025. - Experimental Visiting Scholars in FY2026 (only if lab access is required) - Domestic Visitors in FY2025: Flexible duration, all fields, Rolling Deadline. Details: https://www.oist.jp/visiting-program/application +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoc in Gravitational Waves, Nottingham, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29802 Deadline: 2025-09-29 Location: Nottingham, UK Additional Information: https://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=SCI208625 Contact: thomas.sotiriou[AT]nottingham.ac.uk We are looking for a researcher, whose expertise lies in gravitational waves. They will be expected to conduct research on perturbative or nonperturbative waveform modelling, with applications to data analysis, and contribute to the objectives of the STFC Gravitational Wave Consolidated Grant "Precision Gravity With LIGO-Virgo-Karga" (PI: T Sotiriou, Co-Is: M Bezares, S Green, L Sberna) and/or the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship "AI-Driven Inference for Gravitational Waves: Accelerating Discoveries in Fundamental Physics" (PI: S Green). We believe that talented and inclusive teams deliver the highest quality research and are seeking applications from high quality candidates who enhance the diversity of our existing team. The School is committed to creating opportunities for people traditionally under-represented in Mathematical Sciences and strives to maintain an environment where people can be their authentic selves. You will be able to carry out duties to the highest standard and to evidence how through your experience you will: Undertake original research of international excellence. Develop research objectives and proposals for own and/or collaborative research area. Prepare papers for publication in leading journals and/or contribute to the dissemination at national/international conferences, workshops and meetings resulting in successful research outputs. Identify opportunities and assist in writing bids for research grant applications. Prepare proposals and applications to both external and/or internal bodies for funding, contractual or accreditation purposes. We are looking for a confident, organised researcher who can evidence: A PhD, or equivalent, in physics, mathematics, or a closely related discipline. Candidates may be near completion but must have their PhD awarded prior to starting the post. Expert knowledge of gravitation. This should include one or more of the following: gravitational-wave modelling or data analysis, black hole perturbations, mathematical or numerical relativity. Excellent communication and organisational skills. The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary and multicultural team. Networking, actively engaging with and valuing other areas and diverse groups. This full-time post will be offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of 24 months and the starting time could be anytime before October 1st 2026. Many of our team have flexible working patterns so we're open to discuss flexible working arrangements with you. The Nottingham Centre of Gravity (NCoG) brings together internationally leading expertise in gravitational physics from the School of Mathematical Sciences and the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Nottingham, with the aim of expanding this expertise into new areas. NCoG is built on six overlapping pillars of gravitational research: fundamental physics, mathematics, cosmology, relativistic astrophysics, experiment, and data and modelling. It comprises 17 permanent staff members, including Dr Miguel Bezares (numerical relativity), Dr Stephen Green (gravitational waves, data analysis including machine learning, black holes), Dr Laura Sberna (gravitational waves, black holes, and environmental effects), and Prof Thomas Sotiriou (gravitational waves, black holes, and alternative theories). At any given time, NCoG also includes about 7-8 postdocs and 25 students. Staff are active members of the LIGO, LISA, and ET collaborations. If it sounds like you would be a good fit, we look forward to hearing from you. Informal enquiries can be sent to thomas.sotiriou[AT]nottingham.ac.uk. Please use link to apply. Any applications directed to this email will not be considered. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. PhD position in gravitational lensing beyond geometric optics, Warsaw, Poland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/09/13/phd-position-in-gravitationa… Deadline: 2025-10-15 Location: Warsaw, Poland Additional Information: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/372535 Contact: korzynski[ATcft.edu.pl We are looking for a PhD student to work at Center for Theoretical Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw. The 4-year position is a part of a Weave-UNISONO funded project conducted in collaboration with the University of Vienna. The student will work under the supervision of Dr. Mikolaj Korzynski. The research will investigate the propagation of light and gravitational waves in curved spacetimes, with a particular focus on gravitational lensing phenomena beyond the geometrical optics approximation. The PhD student's primary tasks will involve the numerical application of ray-tracing techniques in strong-field regimes and the computation of lensed waveforms. We expect the candidate to have: MSc in physics, astronomy or compatible, good programming skills and experience in numerical methods as well as independence and creativity in problem solving. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Postdoctoral fellowship in gravitational lensing and wave propagation in curved spacetimes, Warsaw, Poland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/09/14/postdoctoral-fellowship-in-g… Deadline: 2025-11-01 Location: Warsaw, Poland Additional Information: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/372537 Contact: korzynski[AT]cft.edu.pl We are offering a 4-year post-doc position financed by the project Weave-UNISONO "Lensing of electromagnetic and gravitational waves". The PI of the project is dr hab. Mikolaj Korzynski. The research will be conducted in collaboration with the group of Dr. Marius Oancea from the University of Vienna. The Center for Theoretical Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences (Warsaw) is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher for the Polish-Austrian Weave-UNISONO project, "Lensing of Electromagnetic and Gravitational Waves." The successful candidate will work with PI Dr. hab. Mikolaj Korzynski and collaborate with Dr. Marius Oancea's group at the University of Vienna. The research will explore optical drift effects close to caustics, lensing of gravitational and electromagnetic waves beyond geometrical optics by strong gravitational field and methods of computing the effects of propagation of waves in curved spacetimes using the Wigner function approach. We are looking for a candidate with a recognized PhD degree (obtained not earlier than in 2018) in astronomy, theoretical physics or a compatible field. Additionally, experience in any of the following three: gravitational lensing, numerical methods in gravitational lensing, raytracing, gravitational waves, will be an additional advantage. The position is for one year, renewable annually for up to four years based on performance and funding. The hiring process will conclude by November 30, 2025, with a preferred start date in early December 2025. For questions, contact Dr. Mikolaj Korzynski (korzynski(a)cft.edu.pl) Full application details are via the link. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme, Madrid, Spain; Noordwijk, Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29823 Deadline: 2025-11-10 Location: Noordwijk (Netherlands) or Madrid (Spain) Additional Information: https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/esdc/visitor-programme Contact: arvp[AT]cosmos.esa.int To increase the scientific return from its space science missions, the European Space Agency (ESA) welcomes applications from scientists interested in pursuing research projects based on data publicly available in the ESA Space Science Archives. The ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme is open to scientists, at all career levels, who are affiliated with institutes in ESA Member States and Cooperating States. All visits must comply with the ESA security directives, which may necessitate additional checks. Early-career scientists and PhD students are particularly encouraged to apply. We encourage applications from women and minorities. The peer-review evaluation process is anonymised to ensure equal opportunities for all applicants. During their stay, visiting scientists will have access to archives and mission specialists for help with the retrieval, calibration, and analysis of archival data. In principle, all areas of space research covered by ESA science missions can be supported. Residence lasts typically between one and three months, also distributed over multiple visits. Research projects can be carried out at ESAC (Madrid, Spain) and at ESTEC (Noordwijk, Netherlands). To offset the expenses incurred by visitors, ESA covers travel costs from and to the home institution and provides support for lodging expenses and meals. Applications received by 10 November 2025, 23:59 UTC, will be considered for visits in spring and summer 2026. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. One PhD position in Relativistic Astrophysics and Gravitational-Wave Physics, Valencia, Spain ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29843 Deadline: 2025-10-15 Location: Valencia, Spain Additional Information: https://www.uv.es/uvweb/astronomy-astrophysics-department/en/research/resea… Contact: j.antonio.font[AT]uv.es The Relativistic Astrophysics Group at the University of Valencia (Spain) invites applications for one 4-year PhD position in the topic of gravitational-wave physics in theories beyond general relativity. This position is linked to the research project "Computational relativistic astrophysics and data analysis in the era of gravitational-wave astronomy" (PID2024-159689NB-C21) of the Spanish Research Agency. The position entails research work on modelling of astrophysical sources of gravitational waves, numerical relativity, and data analysis. We are seeking a highly motivated candidate interested in strong field modifications of general relativity and their test through astrophysical observations of compact objects. The candidate will conduct gravitational-wave source modelling in such theories, with these three main goals: (1) Find new qualitative features in gravitational-wave signals and electromagnetic signals from binary black hole and binary neutron star mergers in modified gravity. (2) Explore the core-collapse supernova gravitational-wave signature for a rotating progenitor in modified theories of gravity. (3) Model isolated rotating black holes and neutron stars beyond general relativity, studying their observational properties and stability. The Relativistic Astrophysics Group at the University of Valencia comprises faculty members Pablo Cerda-Duran, Jose Antonio Font, Samuel Santos, and Alejandro Torres-Forne', non-tenured faculty Daniela Doneva, Milton Ruiz and Nicolas Sanchis-Gual, and over ten PhD students. The group is part of the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA Collaboration, the Einstein Telescope Collaboration and of the LISA Consortium. The successful candidate will be supervised by Daniela Doneva. Applicants should prepare a CV, a brief statement of research interests, the academic transcripts, and the names (address, e-mail) of two potential referees. This documentation has to be sent by email before Oct 15th, 2025 to Toni Font (j.antonio.font[AT]uv.es) and Daniela Doneva (daniela.doneva[AT]uv.es). The start dates are flexible, but we aim to fill the position as soon as possible. The University of Valencia is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion encouraging applications from women and/or other underrepresented groups. Toni Font and Daniela Doneva +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. Associate Research Scholar, Princeton, NJ, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/09/26/associate-research-scholar-p… Deadline: 2025-10-30 Location: Princeton, NJ, USA Additional Information: https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/39981 Contact: jjupiter[AT]princeton.edu The Princeton Gravity Initiative is seeking exceptional Ph.D. recipients in theoretical gravitational theory for an honorific postdoctoral fellowship program. The Princeton Gravity Initiative is a collaborative effort between Princeton University's Astrophysics, Mathematics, and Physics Departments to explore the fundamental nature of gravity; see https://gravity.princeton.edu for more information. Candidates from all areas of research focusing on gravitational theory, including gravitational wave astrophysics, mathematical relativity, early universe cosmology, and quantum gravity, will be considered. Appointments, to be made at the rank of Associate Research Scholar, will be for three years with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2026. The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University. This position is subject to the University's background check policy. To apply online, please visit https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/39981 and submit a cover letter (which can include a research statement of up to three pages in length), CV, and contact information for three references. PhD must be completed prior to the start of the appointment. To ensure full consideration, all materials, including letters of reference, must be received by October 30, 2025. Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Expected Salary Range: $77,000 The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly. The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information: https://hr.princeton.edu/benefits-overview-prospective-candidates +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. ERC-funded postdoctoral positions, Dublin, Ireland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/09/26/erc-funded-postdoctoral-posi… Deadline: 2025-10-31 Location: Dublin, Ireland Additional Information: https://forms.gle/VARZsnqbz4SeGM39A Contact: barry.wardell[AT]ucd.ie The Relativity group at University College Dublin (UCD) invites expressions of interest for multiple ERC-funded postdoctoral positions in gravitational wave source modelling, with a focus on small mass-ratio binaries. The successful candidates will work with Prof. Barry Wardell and will join the EMRIWaveforms project, funded by an ERC Advanced grant. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in black hole perturbation theory, gravitational-wave data analysis for extreme mass-ratio inspirals, numerical relativity and post-Newtonian theory, although we are open to all candidates with a strong background in gravitational-wave science. Candidates will have ample opportunities to collaborate with the broader Relativity Group at UCD. The preferred start date is between January and September 2026, and the positions are envisioned for a period of 2 years with possible extension conditional on satisfactory performance. The positions include ample funds for travel and computing. The Relativity Group at UCD consists of 6 faculty members (Prof. Barry Wardell, Dr Sarp Akcay, Dr Chris Kavanagh, Prof. Adrian Ottewill, Dr Christiana Pantelidou, and Dr Niels Warburton), four postdoctoral fellows (Dr Susanna Barsanti, Dr Mikel Sanchez, Dr Andrew Spiers, and Oleksii Yanchyshen), a visiting Fulbright Fellow (Dr Thomas Osburn), and several PhD and MSc students. Together they form a vibrant and friendly research group whose expertise include gravitational self-force, numerical relativity, quantum fields on curved spacetimes, effective-one-body theory, and many other aspects of gravitational-wave source modelling. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome expressions of interest from traditionally underrepresented groups. Successful candidates will have a PhD in Theoretical Physics or a related discipline and previous experience in gravitational-wave source modelling. Applications should comprise a CV (including details of two reference letter writers) and a two-page statement covering research interests and plans. To receive full consideration, interested candidates should submit their application using the linked form by Friday October 31st, 2025. The search will remain open until the optimal candidates are found. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Postdoctoral positions in Gravitational-Wave Physics and Astrophysics, Potsdam, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/09/28/postdoctoral-positions-in-gr… Deadline: 2025-11-25 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://www.aei.mpg.de/1302781/acr-postdoc-2026 Contact: acr-jobs[AT]aei.mpg.de The "Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity" (ACR) department at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute, AEI) in Potsdam announces the opening of several postdoctoral appointments, which will be available at different levels, depending on experience and seniority, and can last from 2 to 5 years. We also have openings as part of the ERC-Synergy Grant "Making Sense of the Unexpected in the Gravitational-Wave Sky", one opening as part of the Simons Collaboration on Black Holes and Strong Gravity, and one opening for a postdoctoral position as part of the Center of Gravity. For the latter, the successful candidate will spend the first two years at the AEI and the subsequent two years at the Niels Bohr Institute in Copenhagen. The ACR department also offers Max Planck Fellowships to non-German scientists. We are particularly interested in hiring creative and highly motivated candidates who are at ease working both collaboratively and independently in a vibrant, interdisciplinary, and synergistic group. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline for full consideration is November 25, 2025, including reception of reference letters. The anticipated start date of the positions is Fall 2026. Applications will be considered until all positions are filled. The complete announcement and instructions how to apply can be found here: https://www.aei.mpg.de/1302781/acr-postdoc-2026 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. Call of interest for postdocs in gravitational-wave physics, Trieste, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/09/29/postdocs-at-sissa-italy/ Deadline: 2025-12-19 Location: Trieste, Italy Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30693 Contact: barausse[AT]sissa.it The gravitational-wave physics group at SISSA (Trieste, Italy) invites expressions of interest for several postdoctoral research positions on the following topics: numerical-relativity simulations; environmental effects for binary systems; gravitational-wave data analysis and machine learning; waveform modeling. The positions will start in the fall of 2026 and will be for two years, with possible extension conditional on satisfactory performance. These positions will be part of the GWSKy ERC synergy project www.gwsky.org. The candidate will also be part of the Astroparticle Physics Group at SISSA (www.sissa.it/app/people.php) Trieste is a lively city by the Adriatic sea. It has plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, and it is characterized by a high concentration of scientific research institutions -- including, besides SISSA: the Institute for Fundamental Physics of the Universe (IFPU, www.ifpu.it/) the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP, www.ictp.it/) the National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF; Observatory of Trieste, www.oats.inaf.it/index.php/en/) and the National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN; Trieste Section www.ts.infn.it/en/) Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Applications should consist of a cover letter, a CV, a publication list, a research statement and three reference letters, and should be received by December 19th to receive full consideration. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. PhD position in Numerical Relativity, Jena, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/09/30/phd-position-in-numerical-re… Deadline: 2025-11-02 Location: Jena, Germany Additional Information: https://www.tpi.uni-jena.de/~bernuzzi/ Contact: sebastiano.bernuzzi[AT]uni-jena.de Applications are invited for a PhD position in Numerical Relativity at the Theoretical Physics Institute (TPI) FSU Jena, Germany. The successful applicant will join the team led by Prof. Sebastiano Bernuzzi and work on numerical relativity simulations of neutron star mergers. The position is part of a cross-border project between Jena and Prof. David Radice's group at Penn State University (USA). The project is funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) and the US National Science Foundation (NSF) under the DFG-NSF Physics initiative. Candidates with background in numerical relativity, relativistic astrophysics and/or multi-messenger astrophysics with neutron star mergers are encouraged to apply. The application should be sent by e-mail to 'sebastiano.bernuzzi[AT]uni-jena.de' by November 2nd, 2025. Review of the applications shall start immediately after that date; short-listed candidates will be invited for interviews. Please submit a *single* PDF file and use as e-mail subject: 'Application for PhD position - SURNAME NAME'. Candidates should submit the following documents: 1. a copy of their MSc diploma or a binding statement of its date of completion together with exam results, 2. a CV including the list of publications, 3. a short statement of research achievements and interests (maximum 2 pages). Applicants should arrange for letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the same e-mail address above. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12. Postdoctoral fellowships in gravitational physics and gravitational-wave astronomy, Baltimore, MD, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29884 Deadline: 2025-12-01 Location: Baltimore, MD, USA Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30711 Contact: berti[AT]jhu.edu The William H. Miller III Department of Physics and Astronomy at Johns Hopkins University invites applications for postdoctoral fellowships in the general area of gravitational physics and gravitational-wave astronomy. These fellowships offer the opportunity for postdoctoral research that combines academic freedom with strong faculty mentorship in an intellectually vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming department. The Department has strong programs in condensed-matter physics, particle physics, astrophysics, and biological physics and is embarking upon a significant expansion, including growth into new areas of physics. The department also benefits from its close relationship with the Space Telescope Science Institute, located on the Johns Hopkins campus. The candidates are expected to work in Emanuele Berti's research group (https://pages.jh.edu/eberti2/about/) The group currently includes 6 postdocs, 7 Ph.D. students, and various undergraduate students supported by grants from the National Science Foundation, NASA, the John Templeton Foundation, the Simons Foundation, and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The postdoctoral fellows will be provided with support for travel across the nodes of the recently established Simons Collaboration on Black holes and Strong Gravity (SimonsC-BHSG). The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Johns Hopkins University has a vibrant and interdisciplinary research environment, and the candidates are encouraged to collaborate with other faculty members, students and postdocs working in closely related research areas. More details about the department and its research can be found at https://physics-astronomy.jhu.edu. Consideration of applications will begin on 1 December 2025 and continue until all available positions are filled. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, and a list of publications, and arrange for at least three letters of reference on their behalf to be submitted to the application website. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. New book: Second edition of "A Mathematical Introduction to General Relativity", by Amol Sasane ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/09/02/new-book-second-edition-of-a… Additional Information: https://doi.org/10.1142/14082 The book aims to give a mathematical presentation of the theory of general relativity (that is, spacetime-geometry-based gravitation theory) to advanced undergraduate mathematics students. Mathematicians will find spacetime physics presented in the definition-theorem-proof format familiar to them. The given precise mathematical definitions of physical notions help avoiding pitfalls, especially in the context of spacetime physics describing phenomena that are counter-intuitive to everyday experiences. In the first part, the differential geometry of smooth manifolds, which is needed to present the spacetime-based gravitation theory, is developed from scratch. Here, many of the illustrating examples are the Lorentzian manifolds which later serve as spacetime models. This has the twofold purpose of making the physics forthcoming in the second part relatable, and the mathematics learnt in the first part less dry. The book uses the modern coordinate-free language of semi-Riemannian geometry. Nevertheless, to familiarise the reader with the useful tool of coordinates for computations, and to bridge the gap with the physics literature, the link to coordinates is made through exercises, and via frequent remarks on how the two languages are related. In the second part, the focus is on physics, covering essential material of the 20th century spacetime-based view of gravity: energy-momentum tensor field of matter, field equation, spacetime examples, Newtonian approximation, geodesics, tests of the theory, black holes, and cosmological models of the universe. Prior knowledge of differential geometry or physics is not assumed. The book is intended for self-study, and the solutions to all the 283 exercises are included. The second edition corrects errors from the first edition, and includes 60 new exercises, 10 new remarks, 29 new figures, some of which cover auxiliary topics that were omitted in the first edition. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. GRG Topical Collection "Hyperboloidal foliations in the era of GW astronomy" completed ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/09/15/grg-topical-collection-hyper… Additional Information: https://link.springer.com/journal/10714/updates/27812030 The Topical Collection "Hyperboloidal Foliations in the Era of Gravitational-Wave Astronomy: From Mathematical Relativity to Astrophysics" grew out of interactions at the workshop "Infinity on a Gridshell" in Copenhagen in 2023. Contributors were invited to expand their presentations into full articles, or submit new research motivated by the discussions. The result is a snapshot of a field in rapid development: papers that solidify the linear theory on fixed backgrounds, push numerical techniques to spectral accuracy at null infinity, clarify the role of conserved charges and regularity at scri+, and take further steps toward fully nonlinear hyperboloidal evolutions without symmetry. Start reading the summarizing Editorial by David Hilditch, Rodrigo Panosso Macedo, Alex Vano'-Vinuales andAnil Zenginoglu. Topical Collection - Hyperboloidal foliations in the era of gravitational-wave astronomy: from mathematical relativity to astrophysics. Gen Relativ Gravit 57, 131 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10714-025-03466-2 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. SAGS 2025 and Roy Maartens at 70, Stonehenge in Parys, South Africa ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/09/30/sags-2025-and-roy-maartens-a… Additional Information: https://indico.global/event/13404/ The Centre for Space Research (CSR) at North-West University (NWU) is proud to host the 2025 South African Gravity Society (SAGS 2025) conference at the unique and inspiring Stonehenge in Parys, South Africa from 18-21 November 2025. A highlight of SAGS 2025 will be the honouring of former SAGS President and renowned scientist Professor Roy Maartens who turned 70 during this year. More information will soon appear on the conference website. This special session will include a series of short talks by delegates and any that may wish to participate through the Zoom platform. Kindly advise the SOC (email below) if any wish to give a short message of around 5 minutes in connection with RM@70 through Zoom or perhaps to send a written or video message. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. Call-for-papers: "Machine Learning in Gravitational-Wave Science" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29883 Additional Information: https://link.springer.com/collections/dbgfcbcfai The journals General Relativity and Gravitation and Living Reviews in Relativity have opened a joined Topical Collection on "Machine Learning in Gravitational-Wave Science", which aims to include review articles and original research. While the recent Living Review "Applications of machine learning in gravitational-wave research with current interferometric detectors" by Cuoco et al. (2025) serves as a general introduction to the topic, we encourage authors to submit their work on specific applications of machine learning methods, neural networks, and deep learning techniques in GW data analysis, including noise reduction and mitigation, signal detection, parameter estimation, classification and interpretation of astrophysical sources to the journal General Relativity and Gravitation. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.5. Nominations for the 2025 Karl Schwarzschild Prize ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/10/02/nominations-for-the-2025-kar… Additional Information: https://walter-greiner-gesellschaft.de Nominations are invited for the 2025 Karl Schwarzschild Prize, awarded by the Walter Greiner-Society for Fundamental Physics Research in Frankfurt, to honour the memory of Karl Schwarzschild, who studied in Frankfurt at the beginning of his career. The prize is awarded to scientists who have made outstanding contributions in the fields of gravitational (astro)physics, including its experimental aspects, for their life's work and/or their role model function. The award, which can be shared between up to two scientists, amounts to 10,000 EUR and is funded by the Carl Wilhelm Fueck Stiftung, Frankfurt, and the Physikalischer Verein, Frankfurt. Nominations should include: 1. A laudatio summarizing the reasons for the nomination (max. of 2 pages) 2. The CV of the nominee 3. A list of publications from the last 10 years Nominations should be sent electronically only to Prof. Dr. Juergen Struckmeier, Chair of the Karl-Schwarzschild Award Selection International Committee, at the address struckmeier[AT]fias.uni-frankfurt.de before 30.11.2025 Self-nominations will not be considered. The recipient of the award will be announced in the Spring of 2026. The award ceremony takes place at one of the annual academic ceremonies of the Physics Department in Frankfurt. The award winner is expected to spend at least one week at the Department of Physics conducting research in the department, including two lectures accessible to a general audience (Physikalischer Verein, academic ceremony), an expert lecture within the department, as well as participation in specialist discussion groups. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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[Hyperspace-list] Hyperspace Bulletin for September 2025
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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. BIFROST - Black hole Insights: navigating the FROntiers of SpaceTime, Odense, Denmark 1.2. Physics and Astrophysics of Neutrino-Dense Environments, Aspen, CO, USA 1.3. Particles, Gravitation and the Universe: from Quantum Mechanics to Quantum Gravity, Hanoi, Vietnam 1.4. Quantum analogues, Luxembourg 1.5. Belgian-Dutch Gravitational Wave Meeting, Nijmegen, The Netherlands 1.6. 35th Midwest Relativity Meeting and EricFest, Guelph, Canada 1.7. South African Gravity Society Meeting 2025, Stonehenge in Parys, South Africa 2. Jobs 2.1. Master's in Mathematical Physics, Troy, AL, USA 2.2. PhD Position in Gravitational-Wave Physics, Hong Kong 2.3. ESA Research Fellowships in Space Science, Madrid (Spain), Noordwijk (Netherlands), Baltimore (USA) 2.4. DFG-funded postdoc position in Relativistic Theoretical Astrophysics, Frankfurt, Germany 3. News ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. BIFROST - Black hole Insights: navigating the FROntiers of SpaceTime, Odense, Denmark --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29738 Starting: 2025-10-20 to 2025-10-22 Location: Odense, Denmark Additional Information: https://event.sdu.dk/bifrost-blackholeinsightsnavigatingthefrontiersofspace… Contact: vellucci[AT]qtc.sdu.dk BIFROST is a dedicated workshop aimed at gathering leading experts in different aspects of black hole physics, from observational astronomy to theoretical physics. Together, participants will explore novel ideas that will help bridge classical and quantum gravity. The workshop is jointly organized by organized by the Quantum Field Theory Center (QTC) at the Danish Institute for Advanced Studies, the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) and the Department of Physics "Ettore Pancini" of Federico II University. The event will take place on QTC premises at the Danish Institute for Advanced Study, in Odense, Denmark. Invited speakers: Ana Alonso-Serrano (Max Planck Institute, Potsdam) Giacomo Cacciapaglia (Sorbonne University) Raul Carballo Rubio (IAA Granada) Vitor Cardoso (Niels Bohr Institute)* Steven Carlip (UC Davis) Salvatore Capozziello (SSM, Federico II U.) Mariafelicia De Laurentis (Federico II U.) Netta Engelhardt (MIT)* Antonia M. Frassino (SISSA) Giulia Gubitosi (Federico II University) Carlos Herdeiro (Aveiro U.) Stefan Hohenegger (Lyon U.) Alexandros Kehagias (National Technical University of Athens) Stefano Liberati (SISSA) Orlando Lunogo (U. of Camerino) Alessia Platania (Niels Bohr Institute) Luciano Rezzolla (Goethe U. Frankfurt IAS) ?Jessica Turner (Durham U.)* Matthias Wihelm (Univesrity of Southern Denmark) *to be confirmed +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. Physics and Astrophysics of Neutrino-Dense Environments, Aspen, CO, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29741 Starting: 2026-01-04 to 2026-01-09 Location: Aspen, CO, USA Additional Information: https://aspenphys.org/winter-conferences/#event5893 Contact: dur566[AT]psu.edu A thorough understanding of neutrino flavor transformation is essential for interpreting observations of neutron star mergers, core-collapse supernovae, and the early universe. Despite its significance, its impact on the dynamics of these events, as well as on their multi-messenger signals and nucleosynthesis yields, remains poorly understood. This hinders our ability to connect kilonovae observations, including recently obtained James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) spectra, with the nuclear physics of neutron-rich isotopes being unveiled at facilities such as the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) at Michigan State University. In the cosmological context, this physics is important for exploring lepton number constraints, and vetting beyond-standard-model possibilities with light element abundances, N_eff , the sum of neutrino masses, etc. In turn, these quantities are key targets for cosmic microwave background (CMB) Stage-4 experiments. Addressing this challenge requires expertise beyond the scope of any single research group or discipline. Progress demands a concerted, collaborative effort that bridges efforts in time-domain astronomy and cosmology, nuclear/particle theory - ranging from magnetohydrodynamics to quantum many-body theory - and neutrino experiments. The Aspen Center for Physics winter workshop is designed to unite experts across these domains, making explicit connections between the fundamental physics of neutrino flavor transformations with planning and interpreting observations in cosmology and transient science. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Particles, Gravitation and the Universe: from Quantum Mechanics to Quantum Gravity, Hanoi, Vietnam --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/08/08/particles-gravitation-and-th… Starting: 2025-11-26 to 2025-11-28 Location: Hanoi, Vietnam Additional Information: https://hoivl-nlc-vn.github.io/pgu2025.html#overview Contact: anhky.nguyen[AT]gmail.com This edition celebrates the UN International Year of Quantum Physics and Quantum Technology (IYQ 2025), marking a global commitment to advancing quantum science. Building on the successes of PGU workshops in 2016 and 2018, PGU-3 aims to foster an interdisciplinary exchange among physicists, astro-cosmologists, and technologists. The workshop will explore the frontiers where quantum mechanics, particle physics, and gravitation converge, examining both foundational theory and emerging quantum-enabled technologies. Like its predecessors, the workshop will review cutting-edge developments, present new theoretical and experimental results, and discuss their broader scientific and technological impacts. Over the past century, physics, driven by the ideas of quantum theory, has undergone remarkable developments, offering new insights into our understanding of the Universe at both microscopic and macroscopic scales. PGU-3 welcomes leading invited speakers, contributed talks, and poster presentations. The workshop also aims to strengthen education and research in Vietnam and the Asia-Pacific region, while fostering collaboration across international institutions. Participants are encouraged to register and submit abstracts for contributed talks or posters via the workshop website. We look forward to a stimulating three-day program of plenary sessions, focused discussions, and informal networking opportunities in the vibrant city of Hanoi. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. Quantum analogues, Luxembourg --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29755 Starting: 2025-09-15 to 2025-09-16 Location: Luxembourg Additional Information: https://quantum-analogues.github.io/ Contact: upala.mukhopadhyay[AT]uni.lu What have water waves, Bose-Einstein condensates, semiconductor polaritons and fibre optics in common with black holes and the expanding universe? They are all quantum analogues. An analogue is a physical system that mimics the physics of another system. For example, water going down the drain establishes the analogue of the event horizon for water waves if the flow velocity exceeds the wave velocity. Quantum analogues mimic not only the classical physics of another system, but the quantum physics. For example, Bose-Einstein condensates may produce the quantum Hawking radiation of black holes. The Hawking radiation of real black holes is all but obscured by the Cosmic Microwave Background (and even more so by accretion radiation) but not so in black hole analogues, and neither is particle creation and the Gibbons-Hawking radiation of the expanding universe. Laboratory analogues have given us a good, hands-on understanding of how these quantum processes work, that are critical to the connection between quantum mechanics, thermodynamics and gravity. These ideas have a good chance of resolving the recent tensions in cosmology by predicting of how the quantum vacuum generates what is called dark energy (for want of a more enlightening term). Quantum analogues have also become a meeting place of different communities, from fluid mechanics to astronomy, where ideas are exchanged that would otherwise remain in their scholarly boundaries, and where young researchers are educated to be open-mind. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Belgian-Dutch Gravitational Wave Meeting, Nijmegen, The Netherlands --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29765 Starting: 2025-10-27 to 2025-10-28 Location: Nijmegen, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://indico.imapp.ru.nl/event/325/overview Contact: badri.krishnan[AT]ru.nl Dear colleagues, Please save the date for the 13th edition of the Belgian-Dutch Gravitational Wave meeting to be held in Nijmegen on October 27 and 28, 2025. The aim of the meeting is to bring together physicists and astronomers interested in all aspects of gravitational-wave science, to inform each other of recent developments, discuss (strategic) topics and informally meet each other. The program will be developed soon and will include a keynote lecture and ample space for contributed talks and discussions. You can already register for the meeting and find all the information and updates at the conference website: https://indico.imapp.ru.nl/event/325/overview We hope to see many of you in October in Nijmegen! Best regards, The SOC (Beatrice Bonga, Paul Groot, Peter Jonker, Badri Krishnan, Andrew Levan, Gijs Nelemans, Lieke van Son) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. 35th Midwest Relativity Meeting and EricFest, Guelph, Canada --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/08/22/35th-midwest-relativity-meet… Starting: 2025-10-31 to 2025-11-02 Location: Guelph, Canada Additional Information: https://indico.global/event/14302/ Contact: epoisson[AT]uoguelph.ca Dear member of the gravitation research community, the 35th Midwest Relativity Meeting will be held at the University of Guelph on October 31 to November 2 (Friday to Sunday), 2025. The last day will be a scientific celebration of Eric Poisson's 60th birthday with invited speakers. The Midwest Relativity Meetings bring together researchers from across the Midwest and beyond to discuss a broad range of topics in gravitational physics, including cosmology, gravitational waves, numerical relativity, and quantum gravity. The primary focus of this meeting is on graduate students and postdocs, all of whom are encouraged to give talks. We encourage participation from under-represented groups, and we expect to accept all abstract submissions as long as time permits. The Blue Apple Award, sponsored by APS DGRAV, will be given for the best graduate student talk. The invited speakers at EricFest are Leor Barack, Patrick Brady, Katerina Chatziioannou, Eanna Flanagan, Scott Hughes, Sharon Morsink, Frans Pretorius, Jocelyn Read, Clifford Will. Registration is now open, and the call for abstracts will stay open until October 15. There will be a conference dinner on the Sunday evening (November 2) to wrap-up EricFest; we're told that some roasting (the figurative kind) might be involved. Registration for dinner is also open. The conference website is https://indico.global/event/14302/. Please join us in Guelph for this great occasion! On behalf of the organizers, Beatrice Bonga, Roland Haas, Philippe Landry, Luis Lehner, Tristan Pitre, Eric Poisson, Adam Pound, Berend Schneider. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. South African Gravity Society Meeting 2025, Stonehenge in Parys, South Africa --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/08/27/sags-2025/ Starting: 2025-11-18 to 2025-11-21 Location: South Africa Additional Information: https://indico.global/event/13404/ Contact: amare.abebe[AT]nithecs.ac.za The Centre for Space Research (CSR) at North-West University (NWU) is proud to host the 2025 South African Gravity Society (SAGS2025) conference at the unique and inspiring Stonehenge in Parys, South Africa from 18-21 November 2025. This will be a fully in-person event, offering a rich environment for collaboration and discussion. We welcome contributions from all areas of gravitational physics, including theoretical, computational, mathematical, observational, and experimental research. The scope of the conference will encompass the latest developments in: - General Relativity and Gravitation - Cosmology - Astrophysics - And related fields We especially encourage postgraduate students to attend and present their research. SAGS2025 provides an excellent platform for emerging researchers to engage with the broader scientific community. The conference will be held at the Stonehenge River Lodge on the banks of the Vaal River, nestled within the Vredefort Dome, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This serene and picturesque setting offers a unique backdrop for stimulating scientific exchange. Parys is conveniently located approximately 120 km from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and about 50 km from NWU's Potchefstroom Campus, making it accessible for both our national and international delegates. Limited financial support will be available for postgraduate students. To apply for support, please indicate your interest during the registration process and email a letter of motivation to the organisers at sagsconf2025[AT]gmail.com. Note that only students with accepted abstracts for oral presentations will be considered for financial support. Local Organising Committee (LOC) Amare Abebe (Chair) amare.abebe (at) nithecs.ac.za Christo Venter (Co-Chair) Renier Hough Shambel Sahlu Marcel van der Westhuizen Rethabile Thubisi Scientific Organising Committee (SOC) Sudan Hansraj (Chair) hansrajs (at) ukzn.ac.za Amare Abebe (Co-Chair) Anslyn John Byron Brassel Alvaro de la Cruz-Dombriz Nigel Bishop Sunil Maharaj Conference Admin: Vicki Hooper - Venues for Conferences (admin (at) venues.co.za) Lendl Fransman - NWU (lendl.fransman (at) nwu.ac.za) Kindly refer all administrative/ registration enquiries to Lendl or Vicki. All programming/ academic matters should be referred to the Chair of the LOC Amare Abebe +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Master's in Mathematical Physics, Troy, AL, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29762 Deadline: 2025-12-01 Location: Troy, AL, USA Additional Information: https://spectrum.troy.edu/crc/ Contact: relativity[AT]troy.edu The Department of Mathematics and Statistics and the Center for Relativity and Cosmology at Troy University is accepting applications for a master's in mathematical physics focusing in mathematical relativity, starting August 1, 2026. Our curriculum includes a study of global Lorentzian geometry, causal structure, singularity theorems, the initial value problem of the Einstein equations, quantum fields in curved spacetimes and Hawking radiation. The program offers research opportunities and funding possibilities. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. PhD Position in Gravitational-Wave Physics, Hong Kong ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29771 Deadline: 2025-10-21 Location: Hong Kong Additional Information: https://forms.gle/DdBk5JGrAgG39FVP7 Contact: oahannuksela[aT]cuhk.edu.hk The CUHK, Hong Kong, invites applications for a 4-year PhD position in gravitational-wave and gravitational lensing data analysis, starting Fall 2026. About the Group: The CUHK gravitational-wave group, part of the LVK collaboration since 2016, conducts research on gravitational waves - ripples in space-time that reveal insights into extreme cosmic phenomena. We specialize in connecting gravitational-wave observations with other physics disciplines, leveraging advanced detectors that detect signals weekly. Group website: https://gw.phy.cuhk.edu.hk/ Eligibility: Applicants should have a BSc degree by the start date of the program. International applicants with a first-class honors degree (e.g., minimum GPA 3.5/4.0) from a QS-200 university and demonstrated research experience (e.g., publications, projects) may qualify for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS), offering additional stipends and research support. Other applicants are also welcome to apply through standard route. How to Apply: Submit your CV and statement of purpose via the application form (https://forms.gle/DdBk5JGrAgG39FVP7) Referees should send letters directly to oahannuksela[AT]cuhk.edu.hk. Deadline: October 15, 2025 Contact: Otto Hannuksela (oahannuksela[AT]cuhk.edu.hk) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. ESA Research Fellowships in Space Science, Madrid (Spain), Noordwijk (Netherlands), Baltimore (USA) ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29774 Deadline: 2025-09-22 Location: Madrid (Spain), Noordwijk (Netherlands), Baltimore (USA) Additional Information: https://www.cosmos.esa.int/fellowship Contact: victoria.grinberg[AT]esa.int We are pleased to announce the 2025 Call for Applications for the European Space Agency's Research Fellowships in Space Science. We expect to hire 5 to 6 postdoctoral fellows who will start their fellowship in fall 2026. ESA's postdoctoral Research Fellowship programme offers early-career researchers the possibility to carry out independent research in a variety of disciplines. Research Fellowships in Space Science offer the opportunity to contribute to ESA's endeavour to explore our Solar System and the Universe in the fields of heliophysics, planetary science, astrophysics, and fundamental physics. ESA Research Fellow contracts have a maximum duration of three years. Projects initially last two years and are frequently extended to a third year upon submission of a dedicated proposal. Research Fellowships in Space Science can be located at any of the following institutes: - European Space Astronomy Centre (ESAC) in Villafranca del Castillo near Madrid, Spain - European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in Noordwijk, the Netherlands - ESA Office at Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) in Baltimore, Maryland, USA Detailed information and a link to the application portal can be found on the fellowship webpage linked under the URL given below. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. DFG-funded postdoc position in Relativistic Theoretical Astrophysics, Frankfurt, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/08/28/dfg-funded-postdoc-position-… Deadline: 2025-10-15 Location: Frankfurt, Germany Additional Information: https://relastro.uni-frankfurt.de/ Contact: rezzolla[AT]itp.uni-frankfurt.de The group of Relativistic Theoretical Astrophysics in Frankfurt invites applications for an anticipated DFG-granted postdoctoral position in Relativistic Theoretical Astrophysics within the Collaborative Research Collaboration on Strong Interaction Matter (CRC-TR 211). Candidates should have a PhD in astrophysics, physics or applied mathematics. The ideal candidate will have experience with phase transitions in strongly coupled matter, particularly in the context of neutron stars and/or the early universe. Background or interest in numerical simulations is an advantage but not a prerequisite. The successful applicants will be part of an international research group at the Institute for Theoretical Physics at Frankfurt, Germany. Interests of the group span from the modelling of the physics of neutron stars and black holes, to fundamental issues in gravitational physics (https://relastro.uni-frankfurt.de/) Frankfurt am Main is a lively and international city, and Europe's financial center. The application should comprise a CV, a publication list, and a research summary and proposal (4 pages max). Applicants should also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to the address below. Applications will have to be sent by 15.10.2025 for full consideration, but the search will remain open till the optimal candidate is found. The position is initially for two years and can be extended for two more years depending on successful performance. The expected starting date is 01.01.2026, but later appointments can be negotiated. Applications should be made electronically and sent to: Fr. Astrid Steidl: steidl[AT]itp.uni-frankfurt.de and to CC-ed to rezzolla[AT]itp.uni-frankfurt.de Goethe University is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the number of women in research and teaching. Qualified female researchers are therefore especially encouraged to apply. Severely handicapped applicants with equal qualification and aptitude will be given preferential consideration. We prioritise diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ==============================================

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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. GWfreeride: Carving the AI Gradient in Gravitational-Wave Astronomy, Sexten, Italy 1.2. Geometry of classical and quantum space-times: Jerzy Lewandowski Memorial Conference, Warsaw, Poland 2. Jobs 2.1. Faculty Position in Astrophysics and Gravitation - Call for Applications, Lisbon, Portugal 2.2. Postdoctoral Fellowship in High Energy Physics, Cosmology and Astrophysics Theory, Cape Town, South Africa 2.3. Junior Research Fellow position on Gravitational Wave Astrophysics, Mumbai, India 2.4. Postdoctoral fellowship in gravitational waves, Makhanda, South Africa 2.5. Assistant Professor (No fixed term), Tokyo, Japan 2.6. P4F MSCA COFUND postdoctoral fellowships, Prague, Czech Republic 3. News 3.1. Giulio Rampa PhD Thesis Prize, Awardee of the 2025 Edition 3.2. Piotr T. Chrusciel appointed new Editor-in-Chief of Living Reviews in Relativity ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. GWfreeride: Carving the AI Gradient in Gravitational-Wave Astronomy, Sexten, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/07/22/gwfreeride-carving-the-ai-gr… Starting: 2026-01-26 to 2026-01-30 Location: Sexten, Italy Additional Information: https://sites.google.com/unimib.it/gwfreeride/ Contact: stephen.green2[AT]nottingham.ac.uk We are pleased to announce "GWfreeride: Carving the AI Gradient in Gravitational-Wave Astronomy", a focused workshop taking place January 26-30, 2026, in Sexten, Italy, nestled in the scenic Dolomites region. The workshop aims to bring together leading researchers in AI and gravitational waves to address pressing data challenges in the field. Key topics include single-event detection and parameter estimation, population inference, and the global fit. The meeting will be held at Haus Sexten, right next to the ski slopes, and the conference program will have appropriate breaks for snow activities. More details on logistics are available on the conference website. To participate, please apply at https://sites.google.com/unimib.it/gwfreeride/registration. We encourage early applications to facilitate hotel reservations, with a final deadline of September 15, 2025. Notifications of acceptance will be sent on a rolling basis. We look forward to welcoming you to Sexten! Organizers: Stephen Green, Davide Gerosa, Max Dax, Natalia Korsakova +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. Geometry of classical and quantum space-times: Jerzy Lewandowski Memorial Conference, Warsaw, Poland --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/07/29/geometry-of-classical-and-qu… Starting: 2025-09-15 to 2025-09-19 Location: Warsaw, Poland Additional Information: https://jurekmemorial.fuw.edu.pl/ Contact: jurek.memorial[AT]fuw.edu.pl This conference will be held in the memory of Prof. Jerzy Lewandowski, who passed away in October 2024. The conference will commemorate his scientific work and explore his research interests. Prof. Jerzy Lewandowski was a prominent theoretical physicist at the University of Warsaw, and he was best known for his extensive research on black holes and loop quantum gravity. He published over a hundred articles and supervised over a dozen of PhD students, whereby his admirable scientific legacy lives on. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Faculty Position in Astrophysics and Gravitation - Call for Applications, Lisbon, Portugal ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/07/07/faculty-position-in-astrophy… Deadline: 2025-09-05 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Additional Information: https://fisica.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/en/expressions-of-interest/ Contact: david.hilditch[AT]tecnico.ulisboa.pt Call for Expression of Interest (2026): Tenure-Track Positions in the Department of Physics Instituto Superior Tecnico - University of Lisbon The Department of Physics at Instituto Superior Tecnico (IST) invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from researchers across all branches of physics (theoretical and experimental) who aspire to build international research careers and establish dynamic research groups. As a leading institution in Portugal and Europe, IST provides an exceptional research environment with outstanding students, making it an ideal setting for cutting-edge research. This initiative seeks to identify areas of research with high growth potential for the Department of Physics. In 2026, based on the results, we will launch international calls (Public Notice) to recruit tenure-track professors, primarily at the Assistant Professor level. In this call, the Department of Physics is preferentially interested in applications for three Assistant Professor positions in the following scientific areas: `Astrophysics and Gravitation`, `Particle Physics and Nuclear Physics`, and `Condensed Matter and Nanotechnology`. The Department plans to open one Assistant Professor position in each of these areas. We encourage applications from researchers with outstanding CVs, demonstrated scientific leadership, and a strong publication record. We are particularly interested in candidates with a proven ability to secure grants, especially from international funding organisations. Learn more about the Department of Physics and its scientific areas on https://fisica.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/. Contact Instructions: To apply, please send a single PDF document to eoi(a)fisica.tecnico.ulisboa.pt with the subject line "EOI: [Your Name]".The document should include the following items and must be addressed to Prof. Ilidio Lopes, President of the Department of Physics: 1. Motivation letter (one page): Clearly stating your preferred scientific area. 2. Curriculum vitae: Including a complete list of publications. 3.Achievements and publications (maximum two pages): Describe your three most significant achievements and up to five relevant publications from the past five years, detailing your specific contributions. 4. Research and teaching statement (maximum two pages): A concise overview of your future research plans and teaching interests. 5. References: Provide contact information (including email addresses) for two researchers or professors who will provide reference letters. Reference letters should be sent directly by your referees to eoi[AT]fisica.tecnico.ulisboa.pt with the subject line "RL: [Your Name]". These letters should attest to your scientific, pedagogical, professional, and ethical qualities. Please ensure they are submitted before the deadline. Additional information may be requested. Deadline: Applications must be received by 5th September 2025 to ensure full consideration. IST Councils Deadline: The IST councils will identify research areas of interest by the end of 2025, with international calls for Tenure-Track Assistant Professor positions expected to open by Public Notice around the beginning of Spring 2026. Disclaimer: This announcement does not guarantee the opening of calls for tenure-track or permanent positions. For more details, visit the webpage at: https://fisica.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/expression-of-interest/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoctoral Fellowship in High Energy Physics, Cosmology and Astrophysics Theory, Cape Town, South Africa ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29679 Deadline: 2025-08-15 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Additional Information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MSrJQ8zDZdLCSdd2_pfeLBgAFkCS3fPz/view?usp=… Contact: melissa.largier[AT]uct.ac.za Postdoctoral Fellowship in the High Energy Physics, Cosmology and Astrophysics Theory (HEPCAT) group at the University of Cape Town (UCT) The High Energy Physics, Cosmology and Astrophysics Theory (HEPCAT) group in the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics at the University of Cape Town (UCT) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship starting in 2026. The HEPCAT group was established in 2019 around the South African Research Chair in Physical Cosmology held by Amanda Weltman. Group members conduct research on a wide range of theoretical physics, cosmology and astrophysics problems, with a particular focus on bridging observation and theory. For more information on the activities of the HEPCAT group, see https://sites.google.com/view/hepcatcoza/home. Our faculty members include Amanda Weltman, Marisa Geyer, Shajid Haque, Jeff Murugan and Jonathan Shock. We have active involvement in MeerKAT Large Survey Projects (LSPs) MeerTime and TRAPUM, the HIRAX experiment and IAXO at CERN. There are additional opportunities to perform joint work across all group research areas, including astrophysics, machine learning and theoretical cosmology more broadly. There will also be opportunities to join external collaborations, including work on MeerKAT, IAXO, the SKA and the HIRAX experiment. We will consider candidates with a range of interests related to cosmology, gravity and high energy theory, with an emphasis on research within Fast Radio Burst cosmology/astrophysics, intensity mapping, multi-messenger astrophysics, pulsar timing arrays, transient science, effective field theory, gravitational waves, chameleon gravity and using Machine Learning techniques in physics and astrophysics. Applicants must have a track record of accomplishment and independence in their research. The appointment must comply with the University's approved policies, procedures and practices for the postdoctoral sector, and is subject to the rules and approval of the University of Cape Town and the National Research Foundation of South Africa. The appointment is for two years at the outset, with a possible extension of one year subject to satisfactory progress and NRF approval. A PhD in Physics, Applied Mathematics or Astronomy is required. Postdoctoral experience is a bonus, however the candidate needs to be within 5 years from the date of PhD at the start of the position and may not have held a full-time permanent academic or professional post. Cape Town is an extremely beautiful city, surrounded by natural beauty. With beaches, mountains and forests only a short distance from the city centre and campus, Cape Town offers a perfectly balanced lifestyle. It is a particularly wonderful place to live if you enjoy outdoor activities. The city offers a wonderfully cosmopolitan atmosphere at a relatively low cost of living. The postdoc funding level is R400 000 per annum, tax free. Additional support is available for equipment and travel funding as appropriate. Interested candidates should send a CV, a research proposal (2-3 pages), and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to melissa.largier(a)uct.ac.za. Please use the following format in the subject line: YOURNAME, Postdoc 2026. The closing date for applications is 15 August 2025. Screening of candidates will start in September 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Any queries can be sent to Melissa at melissa.largier(a)uct.ac.za. The University of Cape Town reserves the right to: * disqualify ineligible, incomplete and/or inappropriate applications * change the conditions of award or to make no awards at all +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Junior Research Fellow position on Gravitational Wave Astrophysics, Mumbai, India ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29683 Deadline: 2025-08-20 Location: Mumbai, India Additional Information: https://web.tifr.res.in/~suvodip.mukherjee/#positions Contact: suvodip[AT]tifr.res.in Applications are invited from highly motivated candidates with interests in basic science and astrophysics for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position for two years with a possibility of extension by one more year with a starting date from September 15th, 2025 or later to work on a project with the title "A Data-Driven Reconstruction of the Hierarchy of Black Hole Formation and Evolution over Cosmic Time Using Gravitational Waves" in the research group of Dr. Suvodip Mukherjee, Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai, funded by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation, Government of India. The candidate must possess Master's degree (Post Graduate Degree in Basic Sciences) or Graduate/Post Graduate degree in Professional Course, and should qualify for at least one National level Eligibility Test such as CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship, GATE, National Level Examination conducted by Central Government Dept. and their Agencies, and institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc., IISER, TIFR, etc. The candidate needs to have proficiency in both analytical and numerical calculations and sound knowledge in coding using Python and C/C++/Fortran. The position comes with a salary as per the JFR scheme of the Government of India, with a Housing Rental Allowance, and the possibility to join and work in the national and international collaborations as per the requirements for this project. Interested candidates can apply for the position by submitting a single zip file including the latest CV, a report of the MSc. thesis (if applicable), BSc onwards degree certificates and mark sheets, qualifying examination certificate, names of at least two referees, and a cover letter before August 20th, 2025 to the contact person over email with the subject line "Application for Junior Research Fellowship position under ANRF". +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Postdoctoral fellowship in gravitational waves, Makhanda, South Africa ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/07/28/postdoctoral-fellowship-in-g… Deadline: 2025-08-25 Location: Makhanda, South Africa Additional Information: https://www.ru.ac.za/mathematics/people/staff/nigelbishop/ Contact: n.bishop[AT]ru.ac.za Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position at Department of Mathematics (Pure and Applied), Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa. The appointment is funded by the National Research Foundation to support the project "The interaction of gravitational waves with matter including astrophysical applications" being led by Prof. N.T. Bishop. The funding for this position is R320 000.00 per year for two years commencing 1 January 2026. The project requires someone with a good understanding of general relativity with matter, together with experience in the use of computer algebra and numerical computation. The following papers give some background on the project: https://arxiv.org/abs/2407.20032 https://arxiv.org/abs/2407.17143 https://arxiv.org/abs/2308.01615 https://arxiv.org/abs/2206.15103 https://arxiv.org/abs/2102.00060 https://arxiv.org/abs/1912.08289 Applications should be sent by email with subject "Postdoc Application" to: n.bishop[AT]ru.ac.za. Please attach a single PDF file named SURNAME.pdf that includes a cover letter (with contact details of three referees), and a curriculum vitae. Applications should be received by 25 August 2025, but late applications will be considered until the position is filled. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Assistant Professor (No fixed term), Tokyo, Japan ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29707 Deadline: 2025-09-30 Location: Tokyo, Japan Additional Information: https://www.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/recruit/?id=1830 Contact: toiawase[AT]resceu.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp A junior faculty position at the rank of an assistant professor is available for a suitably qualified individual to work in cooperation with Professor Shinji Mukohyama at Research Center for the Early Universe (RESCEU), Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo. 1.Title of position Assistant Professor (Full-time) 2.Affiliation Research Center for the Early Universe (RESCEU), Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo Early Universe Cosmology Division 3.Area of expertise and job description Theoretical Astrophysics. In addition to conducting research and graduate education in astrophysics in cooperation with Professor Shinji Mukohyama, the successful candidate will also be responsible for various tasks at the Center and undergraduate education in the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science (with the same duties as an assistant professor in the Department of Physics with regard to undergraduate education). Note: Reassignment, concurrent assignment, or transfer will not be imposed without consent in accordance with Article 4 of the university's employment regulations. 4.Starting date As soon as possible after the decision is made 5.Terms of Employment No fixed term 6.Probation Period Six months from the date of employment 7.Place of employment Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan Note: In principle, the University could change the designated place of work, but no reassignment or secondment will be against one's will. (In accordance with Article 4 of the Regulations on the Employment of University of Tokyo Faculty Members). 8.Working hours Discretionary work system for professional work applies, and working hours will be deemed as 7 hours and 45 minutes per day. 9.Days off, Leave Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, and the year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 to January 3), Annual Paid Leave, Special Leave, etc. 10.Salary and Benefits To be determined based on academic background, work experience, etc. Salary increase system is available. Various allowances: Year-end and diligence allowance (twice a year), commutation allowance (up to 55,000 yen per month if meeting requirements), and others as determined by the University. 11.Insurance The successful applicant will be automatically enrolled in the insurance from the Mutual Aid Association of MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology) and Employment Insurance. 12.Qualification Requirements Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree. 13.Documents to be submitted Curriculum vitae List of achievements (mark up to 5 major papers) URL information to obtain PDF files of major papers Summary of research achievements Research plan (about 3 pages, A4 size) Aspirations for education (about 2 pages, A4 size) Names and contact information of 3 persons whose opinions can be heard (recommendation letters may be arranged) 14.Application Deadline Must arrive no later than Tuesday, September 30, 2025 15. (1) How and where to send documents All submitted documents should be combined into a single PDF file and sent to apply[AT]resceu.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp. The subject line should include "Application for Assistant Professor of Early Universe Cosmology". If you do not receive a confirmation of receipt within 5 days, please contact us by e-mail at the following address. Request that the recommendation letter(s) be sent directly from the recommender(s) to the above address. (2) Inquiries: Prof. Toshikazu Shigeyama Research Center for the Early Universe (RESCEU), Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo Phone 03-5841-4689 E-mail toiawase[AT]resceu.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp 16.Name of Recruiter The University of Tokyo 17. State of working measures to avoid passive smoking Smoking is prohibited inside the grounds of our university. We have smoking areas outdoors. 18.Others During the period of employment, sharing controlled technology with you may be prohibited by FEFTA, and it may become difficult to achieve your job as a faculty or a staff member of the University if you are under the control of a foreign government, corporation or university by contract, or under the control of a foreign government by economic interests. In such a case, you need to keep the contract or interests within the range that does not incur such restrictions. Personal information received through this application process will not be used for other purposes. The University of Tokyo is committed to gender equality and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender. For details see https://www.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/overview/gender/promotion.html. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. P4F MSCA COFUND postdoctoral fellowships, Prague, Czech Republic ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29721 Deadline: 2025-10-10 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Additional Information: https://p4f.fzu.cz Contact: p4f[AT]fzu.cz We are offering a postdoctoral fellowship programme that allows researchers to conduct their own bottom-up research project over two years in Czechia, within the facilities of the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences or ELI Beamlines, depending on their chosen supervisor, under the Physics for Future (P4F) Marie Sklodowska-Curie COFUND. We expect that out of the 33 positions available in the programme overall, approximately 3 to 12 will be awarded to fellows working in the field of gravitational physics. You can explore the research interests of our supervisors in areas such as cosmology, general relativity, black holes, gravity, string theory, and mathematical physics on https://p4f.fzu.cz/our-supervisors/ . Each of the profiles includes information on the supervisor's research focus and their availability to host one or two fellows. Eligibility criteria The applicants must hold a PhD degree by the call deadline and have no more than 8 years of full-time equivalent (FTE) experience in research or academia since their PhD award. What is included in a fellowship? Successful applicants will receive a 2-year employment contract. The monthly gross salary of the fellow will be approximately EUR 3256 if the fellow is not entitled to the Family allowance, and EUR 3442 if the fellow demonstrates he or she is entitled to the Family allowance. A detailed explanation is available in the Guide for applicants. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Giulio Rampa PhD Thesis Prize, Awardee of the 2025 Edition ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/07/07/giulio-rampa-phd-thesis-priz… Additional Information: http://www-2.unipv.it/dottorati/scienzeetecnologie/fisica/n/web_PhD/index.p… We are pleased to announce that the 2025 Giulio Rampa Thesis Prize for outstanding research in General Relativity will be presented to Dr. Thomas B. Mieling The Committee consisting of Profs. Lars Andersson, Mauro Carfora, Claudio Dappiaggi, Gerhard Huisken, Stefano Liberati, Luciano Rezzolla, Fulvio Ricci, and Mairi Sakellariadou prepared the following laudation: Dr. Mieling's Ph. D. thesis,"Gupta-Bleuler Quantization of the Electromagnetic Field in Curved Spacetimes with Applications to Gravitational Photon Interferometry",recognized by the Austrian Ministry of Sciences as one of the best PhD Theses of the year, offers a comprehensive and brilliant analysis of a new approach to the theory of gravitational photon interferometry that combines physical and geometrical insights. His work, marked by exceptional scientific originality, accounts for the quantum properties of the electromagnetic field while accurately describing the propagation of light in optical fibers in curved spacetimes. The work is a brilliant marriage of quantum field theory in curved spacetimes with classical gravitation, and it bears great relevance in current state-of-the-art experimental efforts by providing the theoretical foundation for understanding current proposals for experiments to measure the gravitationally induced phase shift in quantum states of light in optical fibers. Thomas Mieling is an outstanding scholar emerging as an excellent and active young scientist in gravitational theory, among the best early-career scientists of his generation, and we will look at his work as foundational in the field. The prize is sponsored by the University of Pavia, the Almo Collegio Borromeo, and the Italian Society for Relativity and Gravitational Physics (SIGRAV) to honor the memory of Giulio Rampa. It is given to a graduate student every two years for outstanding research in general relativity. The prize was established in 2011 and is endowed under the terms of a donation from Nadia and Giorgio Rampa. Each GRT prize carries a certificate and a net check for EUR 2,000. The award will be presented to Thomas Mieling at the 26th edition of the "Italian Society for General Relativity and Gravitation (SIGRAV) Conference" that will be held at the University of Milano-Bicocca (Milano), Italy, on 8-12 September 2025. This biennial conference is devoted to all aspects of gravitational physics. The Rampa Prize winner will present his work during a special conference session. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Piotr T. Chrusciel appointed new Editor-in-Chief of Living Reviews in Relativity ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/07/08/piotr-t-chrusciel-appointed-… Additional Information: https://link.springer.com/journal/41114/updates/27791188 Long-time editor Bala R. Iyer hands over responsibilities 1 July 2025 Piotr T. Chrusciel has been appointed new Editor-in-Chief of Living Reviews in Relativity taking over responsibilities from Bala R. Iyer who has led the journal for 9 years. As a founding board member of Living Reviews, Bala R. Iyer has served as Associate Editor for Gravitational Waves since 1999 and took over the lead from Bernard Schutz in 2016. He has been Endowed Visiting Professor at the The International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS) of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research and previously held a professorship at the Raman Research Institute (RRI), Bengaluru, India. Bala Iyer is also Council Chairman of the Indian Initiative in Gravitational-wave Observations (IndIGO) Consortium, and helped to pave the way for the LIGO-India project. Piotr T. Chrusciel has been Professor of Gravitational Physics at the University of Vienna, Austria and currently holds an affiliation with the Beijing Institute for Mathematical Sciences and Applications, China, and the Center for Theoretical Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw. He joined the editorial board of Living Reviews in 2016 as Associate Editor for Mathematical Relativity, and thus will ensure continuity while taking over the position of Editor-in-Chief. Piotr T. Chrusciel has published 150 peer reviewed articles, is the author of the book "Geometry of Black Holes" (OUP 2020), and a co-author of the Living Review "Stationary Black Holes: Uniqueness and Beyond" (2012). ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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[Hyperspace-list] Hyperspace Bulletin for July 2025
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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Multi-Messenger Astrophysics in the Dynamic Universe, Kyoto, Japan 1.2. VI Summer International School on Gravity, Cosmology and Astrophysics, Moscow, Russia 1.3. Quantum Universe, Avellino, Italy 1.4. CoCoNuT meeting 2025, Strasbourg, France 1.5. Theoretical Tools for Gravitational Wave Physics, Zurich, Switzerland 1.6. The 10th Anniversary of the Discovery of Gravitational Waves, Palma de Mallorca, Spain 2. Jobs 2.1. Expressions of Interest for Advanced Fellowships, Sheffield, UK 2.2. Postdoc position in 2025-2026, Tours, France 2.3. Postdoctoral Positions in GR and Quantum Gravity, Bangalore, India 2.4. Faculty Positions in Classical and Quantum Gravity, Bangalore, India 2.5. PhD level Position in Gravitational and High-Energy Astrophysics, Tuebingen, Germany 2.6. Enrico Fermi Fellowships (Second Cohort), worldwide 2.7. PhD position in Noncommutative Quantum Models, Horten, Norway 2.8. PhD in realistic LISA data analysis using AI, Nice, France 2.9. Fellowships in gravity at the School of Mathematical Sciences, Nottingham, UK 3. News 3.1. Living Reviews in Relativity: "Cosmology using numerical relativity" ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Multi-Messenger Astrophysics in the Dynamic Universe, Kyoto, Japan --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/06/02/multi-messenger-astrophysics… Starting: 2026-01-26 to 2026-02-27 Location: Kyoto, Japan Additional Information: https://www2.yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/~mm2026/ Contact: mm2026[AT]yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp We are pleased to announce that the YITP Long-Term Workshop and the associated Yukawa International Seminar (YKIS) 2026 will be held at the Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics (YITP), Kyoto University, in Kyoto, Japan. We look forward to welcoming you to Kyoto. === YITP long-term workshop === "Multi-Messenger Astrophysics in the Dynamic Universe" January 26 - February 27, 2026 Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics, Kyoto University === YKIS 2026 === "Black Holes and Neutron Stars with Multi-Messengers" February 9 - February 13, 2026 Invited Speakers: Almudena Arcones (TU Darmstadt) Zhen Cao (IHEP) Kareem J. El-Badry (Caltech) Anna Y.Q. Ho (Cornell) *Erin Kara (MIT) Victoria Kaspi (McGill) Ilya Mandel (Monash) *Raffaella Margutti (UC Berkeley) Ehud Nakar (Tel Aviv) Smadar Naoz (UCLA) Anatoly Spitkovsky (Princeton) Todd A. Thompson (Ohio) Salvatore Vitale (MIT) Eli Waxman (Weizmann) Shigeru Yoshida (Chiba) Weimin Yuan (NAOC) Bing Zhang (UNLV) and more Topics: - Compact star mergers and gravitational waves - Gamma-ray bursts, supernovae and kilonovae - Supermassive black holes, tidal disruption events and quasi periodic eruptions - High-energy gamma-rays and neutrinos - Fast radio bursts and magnetars - Origin of binary black holes and neutron stars - Population III stars and galaxies - Related topics Scientific Organizing Committee: Almudena Arcones (TU Darmstadt), Selma E. de Mink (MPA), Kenta Hotokezaka (U. Tokyo), Kunihito Ioka (YITP, chair), Raffaella Margutti (UC Berkeley), Kohta Murase (Penn State/YITP), Smadar Naoz (UCLA), Masaru Shibata (AEI/YITP), Anatoly Spitkovsky (Princeton), Masaomi Tanaka (Tohoku), Takahiro Tanaka (Kyoto), Todd A. Thompson (Ohio), Eli Waxman (Weizmann), Bing Zhang (UNLV) Local Organizing Committee: Katsuki Aoki (YITP), Antonio De Felice (YITP), Sho Fujibayashi (Tohoku), Takashi Hosokawa (Kyoto), Kenta Hotokezaka (U. Tokyo), Kunihito Ioka (YITP, chair), Masanori Iwamoto (YITP), Shoma Kamijima (YITP), Kazumi Kashiyama (Tohoku), Kenta Kiuchi (AEI), Riku Kuze (YITP), Keiichi Maeda (Kyoto), Tatsuya Matsumoto (U. Tokyo), Shinji Mukohyama (YITP), Kohta Murase (Penn State), Atsushi Naruko (Gunma College), Yoko Oya (YITP), Yu-ichiro Sekiguchi (Toho), Masaru Shibata (AEI/YITP), Kaoru Sugimoto (YITP), Yuki Takei (YITP), Atsushi Taruya (YITP) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. VI Summer International School on Gravity, Cosmology and Astrophysics, Moscow, Russia --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/06/03/vi-summer-international-scho… Starting: 2025-07-07 to 2025-07-12 Location: Moscow, Russia Additional Information: https://pirt.bmstu.ru/en/international-school/ Contact: gladyshev.vo[AT]gmail.com The Faculty of Fundamental Sciences, Bauman Moscow State Technical University, is arranging the 6th Summer International School on Gravity, Cosmology and Astrophysics ISGCA-2025 for students, post-graduates and young scientists. The School will be held in the Educational and Laboratory Building of Bauman Moscow State Technical University on July 7-12, 2025 in person and online. The main goals of the School are to discuss modern accomplishments in studying the Universe, tackle the main problems, share ideas and methods of research in the theory of gravity and cosmology. The School will become an event where prominent researchers from different countries will get together to present their projects and share their knowledge on gravity, cosmology and astrophysics. The School will welcome both in-person and virtual participants, the working language is English. Each ISGCA-2025 participant will receive an international certificate. The School will host world-famous scientists from many countries, students from Bauman Moscow State Technical University and from other leading Russian and world universities. If you wish to attend the ISGCA-2025, you are invited to register on the School website. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Quantum Universe, Avellino, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29608 Starting: 2025-10-27 to 2025-10-31 Location: Avellino, Italy Additional Information: https://www.quantumuniverse.it Contact: info[AT]quantumuniverse.it The conference aims to bring together researchers from particle physics, gravitational physics, cosmology, and quantum mechanics. Modern physics faces several unresolved issues, from puzzles in theoretical particle physics (e.g. hierarchy problem, Grand Unification) to experimental anomalies (e.g. muon g-2, neutron lifetime), and questions surrounding dark matter, dark energy, quantum gravity, and the foundations of quantum mechanics. These branches are more interconnected than ever, with breakthroughs in one area often providing solutions in others. The conference will offer a platform for interdisciplinary collaboration, allowing experts to share insights across these fields. Proceedings of QU2025 will be published in International Journal of Geometric Methods in Modern Physics (IJGMMP) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. CoCoNuT meeting 2025, Strasbourg, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/06/11/coconut-meeting-2025/ Starting: 2025-10-27 to 2025-10-30 Location: Strasbourg, France Additional Information: https://indico.in2p3.fr/event/36467/ Contact: jerome.novak[AT]astro.unitra.fr The CoCoNuT Meeting is a series of workshops aiming at fostering collaboration among relativistic astrophysics groups, specially within Europe. The series has been taking place yearly since 2009 and this year is hosted by Strasbourg University. This edition will be focused on relativistic asteroseismology, in particular for studying compact objects with matter, such as proto-neutron stars, supernovae and neutron star mergers. The different topics will be introduced by the invited speakers, followed by contributed talks. The traditional three-day CoCoNuT workshop will be followed on October, 30th, by a hands-on session on the CUTER tool. The meeting will take place at the Observatoire astronomique de Strasbourg. Confirmed invited speakers: * Michal Bejger, INFN Ferrara and CAMK Warsaw * Debarati Chatterjee, IUCAA Pune * Fabian Gittins, Utrecht University Please see the web page https://indico.in2p3.fr/event/36467/ for more information. Registration deadline is October, 1st. Pablo Cerda-Duran, Isabel Cordero-Carrion, Jerome Novak, Micaela Oertel and Alejandro Torres-Forne' (organizing committee) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Theoretical Tools for Gravitational Wave Physics, Zurich, Switzerland --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29646 Starting: 2025-11-03 to 2025-11-05 Location: Zurich, Switzerland Additional Information: https://indico.phys.ethz.ch/event/259/overview Contact: dracco[AT]phys.ethz.ch As we progress into the era of gravitational wave (GW) astronomy, robust theoretical frameworks are essential for interpreting data and uncovering new physics. This workshop is dedicated to the deployment of tools from theoretical physics for GW phenomenology. Key topics include: - Modern theoretical approaches for modeling GWs from compact binaries, such as effective field theories and techniques inspired by quantum field theory. - Tidal response and quasi-normal modes of compact objects, which provide insights into their internal structure and offer potential signatures of new physics. - Gravitational wave memory effects, linked to asymptotic symmetries and soft graviton theorems, provide further tests of GR and insights into cosmology. Bringing together experts from across gravitational theory and related fields, the workshop aims to deepen our theoretical understanding required to fully exploit the potential of incoming GW observations. Preliminary list of speakers (* = to be confirmed): Paolo Creminelli Stefano Foffa Carlo Heissenberg Lam Hui* Justin Khoury Alessandro Podo Antonio Riotto Luca Santoni* Laura Sberna Enrico Trincherini Flippo Vernizzi* Organisers: Davide Racco Borna Salehian Giovanni Tambalo Leonardo Senatore For registration please visit: https://indico.phys.ethz.ch/event/259/overview Registration deadline: 15 August +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. The 10th Anniversary of the Discovery of Gravitational Waves, Palma de Mallorca, Spain --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/06/30/the-10th-anniversary-of-the-… Starting: 2025-09-15 to 2025-09-17 Location: Palma de Mallorca, Spain Additional Information: https://grg.uib.es/10thAnniversaryGW150914/ Contact: gw10thanniversary[AT]outlook.com To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the momentous first detection of gravitational waves, GW150914, a three-day event will be held in Mallorca, Spain. Monday, September 15, and Tuesday, September 16 there will be an international scientific meeting at the Auditorium of the ParcBit campus, adjacent to the University of the Balearic Islands. This will be followed by outreach activities for local students and the general public on Wednesday, September 17. The meeting will cover the historical context and impact of the first discovery itself, the highlights of the exciting present of gravitational-wave astronomy, and its bright future prospects. There will be high-level talks by invited speakers, a limited number of contributed talks and a poster session open to all participants, room for strategic discussions with a focus on GW science in Spain, and a festive reception on Monday evening. We encourage broad participation from the GW community in Europe for this unique occasion. Further details and the registration and abstract submission forms are available at: https://grg.uib.es/10thAnniversaryGW150914/ There is no registration fee. The deadline for registrations including abstracts for contributed talks is *July 20*, and for general attendance, the deadline is *August 31*. (No abstracts are required for posters.) As Palma remains a popular tourist destination in September, we recommend booking your travel and accommodation as soon as possible. Confirmed invited speakers so far include: Bernard Schutz (Emeritus, AEI Potsdam / Cardiff) Clifford Will (University of Florida / Paris) Isabel Cordero (University of Valencia) Thomas Dent (IGFAE, University of Santiago de Compostela) Jose Antonio Font (University of Valencia) Sascha Husa (ICE-CSIC / UIB) Harald Lueck (AEI Hannover) Andrew Lundgren (IFAE, Barcelona) Mario Martinez (IFAE, Barcelona) Carlos Sopuerta (ICE-CSIC, Barcelona) Carlos Barcelo Seron (IAA-CSIC, Granada) Nacho Chueca and Elisa Marinas (LIPSSYNC MEDIALAB) representatives of local, regional and national institutions (names tbc) To mark the occasion, there will also be an exhibition at the ParcBit. We warmly invite and encourage participants to contribute additional outreach posters for this exhibition-featuring your institutes and projects or focused on general gravitational wave outreach. We look forward to welcoming you to beautiful Mallorca for this historic occasion! Alicia M. Sintes, David Keitel, Sascha Husa, Pep Covas, Toni Ramos-Buades, Xisco Jimenez Forteza (IAC3 Institute, University of the Balearic Islands), with support from the REDONGRA strategic network +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Expressions of Interest for Advanced Fellowships, Sheffield, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29596 Deadline: 2025-07-14 Location: Sheffield, UK Additional Information: https://gravity-cosmology.sites.sheffield.ac.uk Contact: s.dolan[AT]sheffield.ac.uk The School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, University of Sheffield is inviting expressions of interest from candidates in Gravitation and Cosmology (broadly defined) interested in applying for long-term fellowships including: - Royal Society University Research Fellowship (URF) - Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship (DHF) - STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellowship - ERC Starting Grant. These prestigious fellowships target early career scientists who have the potential to become leaders in their field. Substantial postdoctoral experience (typically 3-8 years) and demonstration of an independent research program are essential. We are seeking candidates who will complement our work in cosmology, general relativity, black holes, quantum field theory, quantum gravity, holography and mathematical physics. We are 6 members of staff (Di Valentino, Dolan, Fazzi, Gielen, van de Bruck, Winstanley), several postdocs and 14 PhD students (https://gravity-cosmology.sites.sheffield.ac.uk) For selected long-term fellowships schemes and subject to formal approval by the Faculty of Science, the School will commit to convert successfully secured fellowships into a proleptic permanent academic appointment (for details, see https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/science/research/fellowships) Please send expressions of interest by email to Dr Sam Dolan at s.dolan[AT]sheffield.ac.uk. Your email should have the subject "Advanced Fellowships Sheffield". Please include a CV and publication list (as a single PDF) and a brief outline of the proposed research topics; a full research proposal is not required. We are also happy to answer any informal enquiries. Our deadline for expressions of interest is 1 July 2025 for the Royal Society URF and 14 July 2025 for all other fellowships. We are committed to diversity and equality within our community and particularly welcome expressions of interest from minority groups, women, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoc position in 2025-2026, Tours, France ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29601 Deadline: 2025-06-21 Location: Tours, France Additional Information: https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR7013-ROMGIC-002/Default.aspx?lang=EN Contact: romain.gicquaud[AT]univ-tours.fr The person hired will work in collaboration with members of the ANR project Einstein Past Present and Future at the Institut Denis Poisson in Tours, on topics related to initial data for the Cauchy problem in general relativity. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Postdoctoral Positions in GR and Quantum Gravity, Bangalore, India ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/06/16/postdoctoral-positions-in-gr… Deadline: 2025-12-01 Location: Bangalore, India Additional Information: https://www.rri.res.in/careers/post-doctoral-fellowships Contact: pdfscreening[AT]rri.res.in Applications are invited for postdoctoral positions at the RAMAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE (RRI), Bengaluru, India. The theoretical physics group at the RRI has members working actively in General Relativity, Quantum Fields in Curved Spacetime and Quantum Gravity. The faculty members in this area are Kartik Prabhu, Sumati Surya and Madhavan Varadarajan. We strongly encourage young independent researchers to apply with a background in either of these areas. The position is a total of 3 years (1+1+1), with a yearly evaluation for renewal. Selected Post-Doctoral Fellows will be paid a Fellowship of INR 58,000 to INR 67,000 + appropriate house rent allowance, as admissible, depending on their experience. In the case of successful candidates who are yet to complete requirements for award of the Ph.D. qualification - like, for example, successful defence of the thesis - a research fellowship at a lower rate of INR 48,000 + appropriate house rent allowance as admissible will be paid until completion of such requirements. The maximum duration of the postdoctoral position is 3 years, with annual extensions based on internal assessments. Post-doctoral Fellows are expected to be able to work independently at the Raman research Institute and have the academic freedom of choice in research area and collaboration: it is not mandatory that they work in any specific research program or attached to specific research staff of the Institute. Nevertheless, it is desirable that applicants have professional research interest and proven track record in areas with significant overlap or association with the ongoing and envisaged activities at the Institute so that scientific interactions and collaborations take place. The appointments do not entail any teaching responsibilities. Interested candidates should submit their (a) Curriculum Vitae, (b) List of Publications, (c) A resume detailing their previous research and other academic activities, (d) A statement outlining their anticipated research activities while at the Raman Institute, and (e) Two to three letters of reference from people familiar with your work to be sent directly to pdfscreening[AT]rri.res.in. The letters of reference should reach us within three weeks from the date of application. There is no official deadline for these positions, but the applicants should allow additional delays if a work-visa is required. We prefer to receive applications and supporting letters in soft copy. The preferred format is PDF files. To avoid confusion all application files should be attached to a single email message. These may be sent to pdfscreening[AT]rri.res.in. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Faculty Positions in Classical and Quantum Gravity, Bangalore, India ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/06/16/faculty-positions-in-classic… Deadline: 2026-06-01 Location: Bangalore, India Additional Information: https://www.rri.res.in/careers/research-faculty-positions Contact: rf[AT]rri.res.in The Raman Research Institute (RRI) is a premier research Institution founded by Nobel Laureate Sir C V Raman in 1948. The Institute has a rich heritage and conducts cutting edge research in frontier areas of Physics under contemporary research themes. The Institute welcomes applications for regular faculty appointments in Classical and Quantum Gravity within the Theoretical Physics Group, at the Assistant and Associate Professor level. RRI is interested in candidates with an established record of independent research and with a strong grounding in general relativity, working in any areas of Classical and Quantum Gravity including Gravitational waves, Mathematical and Numerical Relativity, Quantum Fields in Curved Spacetime and different approaches to Quantum Gravity. Members working in Classical and Quantum Gravity are Kartik Prabhu, Sumati Surya and Madhavan Varadarajan. A Ph.D. degree in Physics, or in a relevant field, is a minimum requirement. Assistant Professor requires a minimum of Three years of post-doctoral experience, while Associate Professor requires a minimum of Six years of post-doctoral experience. Applications should be uploaded to https://careers.rri.res.in/rf/login.php. For more details about the position visit https://www.rri.res.in/careers/research-faculty-positions. To know more about the Institute and its research areas, please visit https://www.rri.res.in +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. PhD level Position in Gravitational and High-Energy Astrophysics, Tuebingen, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/06/24/phd-level-position-in-gravit… Deadline: 2025-07-25 Location: Tuebingen, Germany Additional Information: https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/faculties/faculty-of-science/departments/physic… Contact: kostas.kokkotas[AT]uni-tuebingen.de PhD level Position in Gravitational and High-Energy Astrophysics at the University of Tuebingen, Germany Deadline for applications: July 25, 2025. The Gravitational and High-Energy Astrohysics Groups of the Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics (IAAT) at the University of Tuebingen has an opening for one PhD level position starting from 1st of October 2025. The position is for 36 months. The salary will be paid according to the German public service scale (50% TV-L 13). The successful applicant will conduct original research focusing on the dynamics of neutron stars and black holes, as well as their observations in the gravitational and high-energy spectrum. The candidate is expected to have a strong background in astrophysics and computational skills within the broader field of relativistic astrophysics. He or she will be involved primarily in theoretical work with the Theoretical Astrophysics group (TAT) led by Professor K. Kokkotas, and mainly in observational work with the High-Energy Group (HEA) led by Professor A. Santangelo. The research activities of TAT focus on the investigation of gravitational wave sources, with particular emphasis on the dynamics of neutron stars and black holes. In parallel, HEA concentrates on high-energy astrophysical sources, covering a broad spectrum from X-rays to very high-energy gamma rays (in the TeV range), and especially on compact objects. A Master's degree (or equivalent) in Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics, or other relevant fields is required, as well as excellent written and spoken English proficiency. Documented skills in GR theory, compact objects study, data analysis, and programming techniques are an asset for the position. Applications, including curriculum vitae, Transcript of records, list of publications (if any), statement of research interests and experience, and the names and contact details of two referees (reference letters may be requested later) should be sent to: Prof. Kostas Kokkotas Theoretical Astrophysics (IAAT), University of Tuebingen, D-72076 Tuebingen, Germany. E-mail: kostas.kokkotas_at_uni-tuebingen.de And to: Prof. Andrea Santangelo High-Energy Astrophysics (IAAT), University of Tuebingen, D-72076 Tuebingen, Germany. E-mail: andrea.santangelo_at_uni-tuebingen.de Further information on the Theoretical Astrophysics Group may be found at https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/faculties/faculty-of-science/departments/physic… and on the High Energy Astrophysics Group at https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/faculties/faculty-of-science/departments/physic… Applications by e-mail are welcome. All applications will receive full consideration until the position is filled. The University of Tuebingen seeks to increase the fraction of female scientists in research and teaching and particularly encourages applications from women. Disabled candidates are given preference if equally qualified. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Enrico Fermi Fellowships (Second Cohort), worldwide ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29637 Deadline: 2025-10-19 Location: Worldwide Additional Information: https://cstq.org/eff Contact: eff[AT]cstq.org The Center for SpaceTime and the Quantum is inviting applications for the Enrico Fermi Fellowships program (visit our website https://cstq.org/eff) an initiative funded by the John Templeton Foundation. The Enrico Fermi Fellowships are designed for exceptional graduate students worldwide, aiming to fund part or all of their Ph.D. studies to enrich their graduate experience by pursuing research across the theory-experiment divide. The program offers fellowships lasting one to two years (exceptionally three years), focusing on fundamental scientific areas such as Fundamental Physics, Astronomy, Cosmology, Quantum Foundations, Complexity and Emergence, especially where research addresses conceptual frontiers. The awarded fellows can request competitive salary support, a travel allowance, and research funds for their supervisors, with a maximum total budget of EUR 105,000 per year. Mentoring and convening activities will also be offered to support their professional development and build a network of well-rounded young scientists. The application deadline is October 19, 2025, at 11:59 PM CET. Fellowships are very flexible and can start any time between April 2026 and January 2027. Apply on the EFF website. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. PhD position in Noncommutative Quantum Models, Horten, Norway ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29641 Deadline: 2025-08-05 Location: Horten, Norway Additional Information: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/282925/phd-research-fellow-i… Contact: anna.pachol[AT]usn.no PhD position in Noncommutative Quantum Models is available at the Faculty of Technology, Natural Sciences and Maritime Sciences, University of South-Eastern Norway. This is a 3-year 100 % position, with a starting date from 01.10.2025. About the PhD-project Quantum theory is currently bringing a revolution to technology by introducing new concepts and advancements. However, many fundamental questions remain unanswered. A new frontier for testing quantum effects in the intersection of quantum theory with gravity at low energy scales is now in focus. This project focuses on investigating the implications of quantum and gravitational effects in various models by extending the formalism of quantum theory. By studying novel quantum phase space models (which include non-canonical commutation relations) the project aims to investigate impacts on the thermodynamical properties of microscopic systems and materials' structure as well as to gain insight into potential new effects and physical behaviour across various physical systems (including crystals and materials, e.g. piezoelectrics). The project will combine mathematical and theoretical framework from noncommutative geometry (quantum space-times), quantum physics, statistical physics, thermodynamics and material science. Qualifications Applicants to the PhD position must have a Master's degree (120 ECTS) equivalent higher education qualifications in Physics (with background in theoretical physics, mathematical physics, or related disciplines). Any previous experience with noncommutative geometry and quantum theory will be considered as an advantage, but strong candidates from other fields including material science or condensed matter physics, are encouraged to apply as well. The applicant must document that they are fluent in English. The employment period will be three years of full time with no teaching obligations, and there is a premise for employment that the PhD Research Fellow is enrolled in USN's PhD-program in Technology within three months of accession in the position. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. PhD in realistic LISA data analysis using AI, Nice, France ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29649 Deadline: 2025-07-11 Location: Nice, France Additional Information: https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/Doctorant/UMR7250-NATKOR-004/Default.aspx?lan… Contact: natalia.korsakova[AT]oca.eu We are looking for a PhD student to work at the ARTEMIS lab of the Observatoire de la Cote d'Azur in Nice. This PhD will be supported by the grant "PhD Joint Program" of CNRS (French research agency) with the University of British Columbia. This PhD will be co-supervised by Jess McIver from the University of British Columbia and the student will benefit from the financial support to visit Vancouver, Canada. The PhD project will be centred around data analysis for LISA in the presence of realistic noise. Many techniques developed for the gravitational wave data analysis rely on the assumption that the noise is stationary and Gaussian. However, in reality we are going to have noise artefacts in the data such as glitches, gaps, and spectral lines. The topic of PhD will include developing AI-based inference techniques that incorporate realistic noise to produce rapid low-latency parameter estimation for massive black hole binaries, which is crucial for multi-messenger astronomy. Moreover, the PhD student will work on the detection of transient signals and methods to distinguish different types of transients. The thesis will be carried out at the ARTEMIS lab at the Observatoire de la Cote d'Azur, located in Nice, France. The lab is involved in research dedicated to gravitational waves, with broad expertise ranging from experimental work to fundamental physics, astrophysics, and data analysis, for both ground-based (LVK) and space-based (LISA) detectors. The prospective student will become part of the LISA Consortium and Distributed Data Processing Centre (DDPC) and participate in its activities. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Fellowships in gravity at the School of Mathematical Sciences, Nottingham, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29650 Deadline: 2025-07-04 Location: Nottingham, UK Additional Information: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/mathematics/research/fellowships.aspx Contact: thomas.sotiriou[AT]nottingham.ac.uk Fellowships at the School of Mathematical Sciences, University of Nottingham We are keen to host fellowships on topics that match or complement the research expertise of the Gravity Research Theme in the School of Mathematical Sciences (Miguel Bezares, Stephen Green, Kirill Krasnov, Jorma Louko, Laura Sberna, Thomas Sotiriou, Silke Weinfurtner). These include black holes, QFT in curved spacetimes, analogue gravity and quantum simulators, quantum gravity, amplitudes, gravitational waves, relativistic astrophysics, strong field tests of general relativity, modified gravity, and numerical relativity. The group is part of the Nottingham Centre of Gravity and benefits from strong ties with the Particle Cosmology Group in the School of Physics and Astronomy. We are happy to receive expressions of interest for any fellowship, including postdoctoral fellowships, but for the following two fellowships there will be an internal selection process. If you are interested in being considered for these please send your expression of interest by July 4th 2025 to Professor Thomas Sotiriou at Thomas.Sotiriou[AT]nottignham.ac.uk and include a CV and a brief research statement. Ernest Rutherford Fellowships Ernest Rutherford Fellowships are five year fellowships funded by the STFC (deadline 1st October 2025). They are open to candidates of any nationality, but each institution is limited in the total number of applications it can support. For further information see https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/ernest-rutherford-fellowship-2025/ Royal Society University Research Fellowships Royal Society University Research Fellowships are eight year fellowships open to citizens of all nationalities (deadline 10th September 2025). For further information see https://royalsociety.org/grants/university-research/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Living Reviews in Relativity: "Cosmology using numerical relativity" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/06/24/living-reviews-in-relativity… Additional Information: https://link.springer.com/journal/41114 The open-access journal Living Reviews in Relativity has published a new review article on 23 June 2025: Josu C. Aurrekoetxea, Katy Clough and Eugene A. Lim. Cosmology using numerical relativity. Living Rev Relativ 28, 5 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41114-025-00058-z Abstract: This review is an up-to-date account of the use of numerical relativity to study dynamical, strong-gravity environments in a cosmological context. First, we provide a gentle introduction into the use of numerical relativity in solving cosmological spacetimes, aimed at both cosmologists and numerical relativists. Second, we survey the present body of work, focusing on general relativistic simulations, organised according to the cosmological history - from cosmogenesis, through the early hot Big Bang, to the late-time evolution of the universe. We discuss the present state-of-the-art, and suggest directions in which future work can be fruitfully pursued. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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[Hyperspace-list] Hyperspace Bulletin for June 2025
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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Quantum Reference Frames 2025, Okinawa, Japan 1.2. Extremal Black Holes and the Third Law of Black Hole Thermodynamics, Providence, RI USA 1.3. Pencil code school and user meeting, Geneva, Switzerland 1.4. II Sao Paulo School on Gravitational Physics (online) 1.5. COSMO-25, Pittsburgh, USA 1.6. Gravitational-Wave Physics and Astronomy Workshop (GWPAW) 2025, Atlanta, GA, USA 2. Jobs 2.1. PhD position in mathematical relativity, Nijmegen, The Netherlands 2.2. Postdoc positions, Huairou, Beijing, China 2.3. Postdoc position in gravitational-wave source modelling, Southampton, UK 2.4. Tenure-track appointment in Astrophysics, Milan, Italy 2.5. Professorship for Relativistic Astrophysics, Jena, Germany 2.6. Postdoc position, Warsaw, Poland 2.7. PhD position, Warsaw, Poland 2.8. Postdoc position in gravitational waves theory, Jena, Germany 3. News 3.1. Blaumann Prize 2025 3.2. Book: Fourth Edition of "Quantum Gravity" by C. Kiefer 3.3. Gravity Research Foundation, Awards for Essays for 2025 3.4. Evolved LISA Consortium: information and sign-up 3.5. The Thirtieth Release of the Einstein Toolkit ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Quantum Reference Frames 2025, Okinawa, Japan --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29533 Starting: 2025-10-13 to 2025-10-17 Location: Okinawa, Japan Additional Information: https://www.oist.jp/conference/qrf-2025 Contact: qrf2025[AT]oist.jp Quantum reference frames are a universal tool for dealing with symmetries in quantum systems. They thus arise in seemingly disparate areas such as quantum gravity, gauge theories, quantum information theory, and the foundations of quantum theory. They are the tools for describing quantum systems "from the inside", and a core development is that they give rise to a novel quantum covariance of physical laws and properties. This workshop will bring together leading experts on quantum reference frames and the many related subjects in the first focused event in the new era of quantum frame covariance. Owing to their diverse range of applicability, a number of approaches to quantum reference frames have emerged. This event will reflect these diverse developments and aim to unify and streamline them. Our goal is to bring representatives from different approaches and disciplines in which quantum frames appear together to discuss and foster building an emergent community. The workshop will include contributed talks, discussions, a poster session, and some social activity. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. Extremal Black Holes and the Third Law of Black Hole Thermodynamics, Providence, RI USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29559 Starting: 2026-01-05 to 2026-01-09 Location: Providence, RI USA Additional Information: https://icerm.brown.edu/program/topical_workshop/tw-26-ebh Contact: steve.liebling[AT]liu.edu Applications are now open for an upcoming workshop, "Extremal Black Holes and the Third Law of Black Hole Thermodynamics" planned for January 5-9, 2026 at ICERM, Brown University, US. The aim of the workshop is to explore the implications and next steps of recent advances in understanding the dynamics and thermodynamics of near extremal black holes. By bringing together researchers in this area spanning the wide range of approaches, from rigorous mathematics, perturbation theory, and numerical methods, the workshop will focus on future directions. Extremal black holes are mathematical solutions of Einstein's equations describing stationary black holes with either maximal spin or maximal charge, and these black holes have special properties such as zero temperature. Recent studies have found certain surprising aspects of their dynamics including scalar hair and an avenue for their formation from subextremal configurations that violate the third law of black hole thermodynamics. These results raise a number of questions including the stability and critical behavior of such solutions that may be addressed via other research avenues. Regards, Stefanos Aretakis Radouane Gannouji Elena Giorgi Gaurav Khanna Steven Liebling Thomas Maedler +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Pencil code school and user meeting, Geneva, Switzerland --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/05/23/pencil-code-school-and-user-… Starting: 2025-10-20 to 2025-10-31 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Additional Information: https://indico.cern.ch/e/PCUM2025 Contact: alberto.roperpol[AT]unige.ch Pencil Code is a modular MPI public code to efficiently solve coupled systems of partial differential equations in high-performance computing architectures using high-order finite-difference schemes. Started in 2001 by A. Brandenburg and W. Dobler, its core application initially focused on magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) for solar physics. Since then, it has been continuously under development by a total of 90 contributors covering a broad range of applications. In particular, it has been used for studies of early universe physics including the evolution and formation of primordial magnetic fields and chiral MHD; the production of gravitational waves and propagation of gravitational waves in modified gravity, and inflation. Due to the recent and undergoing developments in cosmology applications with Pencil Code and the growing interest by the research community, this CERN TH institute will consist of: The 1st Pencil Code school on early Universe physics and gravitational waves (Oct 20-24) The 21st Pencil Code user meeting 2025 (Oct 27-31) The Pencil Code school on early Universe physics and gravitational waves targets early-career and senior researchers that are interested in learning and developing numerical skills applied to early Universe physics using the Pencil Code. The lectures will cover numerical aspects: Introduction to Pencil Code, Finite-difference schemes for partial differential equations, Post-processing of data with IDL and Python, GPU acceleration of Pencil Code; as well as applications to particular physics cases with hands-on exercises on: Magnetohydrodynamics of the early Universe, Generation and evolution of primordial magnetic fields, Chiral magnetohydrodynamics, First-order phase transitions, Gravitational wave production, Axion inflation Registration is open and will close on July 31st. The school is limited to a maximum of 30 participants. Participants of the school are encouraged to also participate in the user meeting (Oct 27-31) and need to register separately. Registration for the Pencil Code user meeting (PCUM2025) is open and will close on September 28th. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. II Sao Paulo School on Gravitational Physics (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29578 Starting: 2025-07-14 to 2025-07-18 Location: Online Additional Information: https://graspschool.github.io/2025/ Contact: graspschool[AT]gmail.com The II Sao Paulo School on Gravitational Physics (II GraSP) is an initiative led by early-career researchers to explore and promote the multifaceted aspects of gravity. In 2025, we invite students with prior experience in general relativity to learn more about twistors and tests of strong gravity, while younger students will have the opportunity to explore special relativity and the fundamental principles of black hole physics. There is no registration fee. Registration: 15 June 2025 to 07 July 2025 School: 14 July 2025 to 18 July 2025 Languages: Two courses in English (twistors and strong gravity), and two courses in Portuguese (special relativity and black holes). Eligible Applicants: All interested physics students may apply for courses in English, and Brazilian physics students may apply for courses in Portuguese. Courses in English assume previous experience with general relativity, courses in Portuguese do not. For more information, see the school website: https://graspschool.github.io/2025/ Organizers: - Nickolas de Aguiar Alves, Federal University of ABC, Brazil - Bruno Arderucio Costa, Troy University, USA - Caio Cesar Rodrigues Evangelista, Federal University of Ceara, Brazil - Rafael Grossi e Fonseca, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil - Clara Roldan Dominguez, Federal University of Espirito Santo, Brazil Speakers: - Nickolas de Aguiar Alves, Federal University of ABC, Brazil - Caio Cesar Rodrigues Evangelista, Federal University of Ceara, Brazil - Rafael Grossi e Fonseca, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil - Prajwal Hassan Puttasiddappa, University of Oslo, Norway, and Federal University of Espirito Santo, Brazil +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. COSMO-25, Pittsburgh, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29584 Starting: 2025-10-13 to 2025-10-17 Location: Pittsburgh, USA Additional Information: https://events.mcs.cmu.edu/cosmo-25/ Contact: rpenco[AT]andrew.cmu.edu This is the 28th International Conference on Particle Physics and Cosmology (COSMO-25), which this year is hosted by Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. This annual conference series, one of the largest venues for researchers at the intersection of particle physics and cosmology, brings together world experts to discuss the latest advancements in the field. Plenary speakers include: - Lam Hui (Columbia) - Enrico Pajer (Cambridge) - Shinji Mukohyama (Kyoto) - Max Isi (Flatiron Institute) - Chiara Mingarelli (Yale ) - Justin Khoury (UPenn) - Marko Simonovic (Florence) - Austin Joyce (Chicago) - Vivian Poulin (Montpellier) - Chihway Chang (Chicago) - Mathieu Schaller (Leiden) - Andrew Long (Rice) - Mike Boylan-Kolchin (UT Austin) - Paolo Creminelli (ICTP) - Jo Dunkley (Princeton) - Dan Scolnic (Duke) - Caitlin Casey (UCSB) - Raman Sundrum (Maryland) - Phil Marshall (SLAC) - Anais Moller (Swinburne University) - Sesh Nadathur (Portsmouth) - Yvonne Wong (UNSW Sydney) - Tien-Tien Yu (Oregon) - Dan Green (UC San Diego) - Scott Dodelson (Fermilab) Please use the link below to submit a presentation or poster (by July 1), or register for the conference (by Sep 15). We look forward to seeing you in Pittsburgh this Fall! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. Gravitational-Wave Physics and Astronomy Workshop (GWPAW) 2025, Atlanta, GA, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/05/29/gwpaw-2025/ Starting: 2025-12-01 to 2025-12-04 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Additional Information: https://sites.gatech.edu/gwpaw2025/ Contact: gwpaw2025[AT]gatech.edu We are excited to announce that the next Gravitational Wave Physics and Astronomy Workshop (GWPAW 2025) will be held at Georgia Tech from December 1-4, 2025. Located in the heart of midtown Atlanta, Georgia Tech offers convenient access via direct flights and easy connections from most major airports. The workshop will feature the latest results from gravitational-wave experiments and explore their implications for multi-messenger astrophysics and future experiments. Registration and abstract submission will open on June 15. For updates and more information, please visit the web site linked above. We look forward to welcoming you in December! Tamara Bogdanovic, Laura Cadonati, Meg Millhouse, and Surabhi Sachdev on behalf of the Local and Scientific Organizing Committees +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. PhD position in mathematical relativity, Nijmegen, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29521 Deadline: 2025-05-15 Location: Nijmegen, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.ru.nl/en/working-at/job-opportunities/phd-position-mathematical… Contact: sharmila.gunasekaran[AT]ru.nl Excited by the geometry of spacetime? Join Radboud University's Department of Mathematics for a four-year PhD in mathematical relativity. Explore perturbations in relativity, contribute to groundbreaking research, and gain valuable experience in an active academic community. The Department of Mathematics at Radboud University (Nijmegen, Netherlands) is seeking an outstanding and highly motivated PhD candidate to work on a PhD project on mathematical relativity. The position, supervised by Sharmila Gunasekaran, will be funded for four years and includes a light teaching load (10%). Specific areas of interest include but are not limited to understanding how perturbations influence geometric structures in relativity. Potential problems include understanding spacetime stability through PDE-based analytical techniques and rigidity of quasi-Einstein metrics. You will participate in relevant conferences, workshops and seminars and communicate your findings through publications in peer-reviewed journals. Upon successful completion, you will be awarded a PhD degree from Radboud University. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoc positions, Huairou, Beijing, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/05/10/postdoc-positions/ Deadline: 2025-10-28 Location: Huairou, Beijing, China Additional Information: https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/21900 Contact: piotr[AT]bimsa.cn We wish to draw attention to open postdoctoral positions at the Beijing Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Applications, Huairou. We encourage candidates with interest and expertise in all mathematical aspects of general relativity to apply. Applications should be submitted through the MathJobs website. Candidates should send an email to lars.anderson[AT]bimsa.cn and piotr[AT]bimsa.cn informing us about the application. Lars Andersson and Piotr T. Chrusciel +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Postdoc position in gravitational-wave source modelling, Southampton, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/05/13/postdoc-position-in-gravitat… Deadline: 2025-06-09 Location: Southampton, UK Additional Information: https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/3095625PJ Contact: leor[AT]soton.ac.uk The University of Southampton is inviting applications for a Research Fellow in gravitational-wave source modelling. The successful candidate will join Leor Barack's STFC-funded programme to study black hole scattering as a precision probe of inspiral-merger dynamics using self-force methods. Southampton's School of Mathematical Sciences is home to a large research group in gravitational physics, currently comprising 16 staff members, over 10 postdocs, and around 20 PhD students. Research in the group includes black-hole and neutron-star physics, gravitational-wave source modelling and data analysis, gravitational self-force, numerical relativity, string theory and holography. The group is involved in the LISA Consortium, the LISA DDPC, the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, and the Einstein Telescope Observational Science Board. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a track record of research work in at least one of the following areas: the relativistic two-body problem (including post-Newtonian or post-Minkowskian theories), gravitational self-force theory, black hole perturbation theory, numerical relativity, mathematical relativity. The applicant will have, or be about to obtain, a relevant PhD degree in physics or mathematics, or will have equivalent professional qualifications and experience. The post is full time fixed term until 30/06/2028, with a negotiable start date between 1 July 2025 and 31 October 2025. Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given. A complete application should include (i) a CV, including a list of publications, (ii) a statement of research interests (1 to 2 pages), and (iii) the contact information of at least two referees. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Tenure-track appointment in Astrophysics, Milan, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/05/15/tenure-track-appointment-in-… Deadline: 2025-06-12 Location: Milan, Italy Additional Information: https://www.unimib.it/ateneo/gare-e-concorsi/2025-rtt-027-dipartimento-fisi… Contact: davide.gerosa(a)unimib.it The University of Milano-Bicocca (Milan, Italy) invites applications for a tenure-track professorship in Astrophysics. Milano-Bicocca hosts a vibrant astrophysics group consisting of 11 faculty members, approximately 25 postdocs, and around 15 PhD students. The group has a strong track record of securing national and international funding, with 6 recently awarded ERC grants. We are part of a larger physics department with about 70 faculty members and are situated on a dynamic campus with 40,000 students. Milan is a modern, international city in northern Italy, close to the stunning Alps, offering a lively cultural scene, excellent food, and a high quality of life. Current interests of the group include gravitational-wave astronomy, formation and evolution of cosmic structures, and experimental cosmology. At the same time, we are open to all strong candidates willing to bring their ambitious research programs in astrophysics to Milan. The position will be at the assistant professor level ("RTT" in the Italian system), a tenure-track appointment with a well-defined path to tenure within either three or six years, depending on performance. The anticipated start date is fall 2025, though this is negotiable. Responsibilities include conducting research at the highest international standards, teaching BSc and MSc courses, mentoring students, and securing external funding. Interested candidates are invited to apply by June 12th, 2025: https://www.unimib.it/ateneo/gare-e-concorsi/2025-rtt-027-dipartimento-fisi… Knowledge of the Italian language is not required to apply; the online application portal is available in English. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applications from traditionally underrepresented groups. For inquiries, please contact Prof. Michele Fumagalli (michele.fumagalli[AT]unimib.it). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Professorship for Relativistic Astrophysics, Jena, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/05/19/professorship-for-relativist… Deadline: 2025-07-01 Location: Jena Additional Information: https://berufungsportal.uni-jena.de/ Contact: sebastiano.bernuzzi[AT]uni-jena.de The Department of Physics and Astronomy of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena (Germany) invites applications for a W3 (or W2 with tenure track to W3) professorship for Theoretical Physics - Relativistic Astrophysics starting in the summer semester 2026. The successful candidate is expected to have demonstrated broad expertise in scientific research and high competence in teaching in this subject area. We search for excellence in gravitational physics and relativity theory, with research interests in general relativistic astrophysics, gravitational waves and their sources, as well as mathematical and theoretical foundations of classical and modified gravity. With regard to technical expertise, a strong background in mathematical and/or numerical relativity is desired. A close collaboration with existing groups at the department is expected, especially with other theoretical research groups in the areas of theoretical physics, quantum field theory, astronomy and/or computational physics. These activities should be strengthened and expanded, in particular with respect to coordinated funding programs, while additional, new initiatives are welcome. Experience in grant acquisition and leadership in science management are required. Applications including cover letter, CV, research and teaching concepts, list of publications and acquired third-party funding should be submitted electronically to the University job portal (https://berufungsportal.uni-jena.de/) no later than July, 1st 2025. See https://berufungsportal.uni-jena.de for the full text of the announcement. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Postdoc position, Warsaw, Poland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/05/22/postdoc-position-at-the-poli… Deadline: 2025-06-30 Location: Warsaw, Poland Additional Information: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/343757 Contact: pchrusciel[AT]cft.edu.pl The Director of the Center for Theoretical Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences (CTP PAS) invites applications for a post-doctoral position at CTP PAS within the GRAVITES project, implemented as part of the Horizon Europe programme (project no 101071779, https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101071779) financed by the European Research Council (ERC) of the European Union. This part of the project is led by Piotr Chrusciel. The successful Candidate will devote a major part of his research time to theoretical aspects of experiments related to quantum photonic states in optical fibres interacting with the gravitational field. Required qualifications and skills: Knowledge, and ideally expertise in the areas of classical theory of gravitation and of quantum photonics. The position is offered for an initial period of 2 years with the possibility of extension until the end of the project, i.e. March 2029. The starting date of the appointment is August 1, 2025, possibly later if more convenient after mutual agreement. The salary range is 12-15 thousand PLN gross, depending on the Candidate's qualifications. See the Euraxess link for the details of the application procedure +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. PhD position, Warsaw, Poland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/05/22/phd-position-at-the-polish-a… Deadline: 2025-06-30 Location: Warsaw, Poland Additional Information: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/343756 Contact: pchrusciel[AT]cft.edu.pl The Director of the Center for Theoretical Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences (CTP PAS) invites applications for an assistant (doctoral student) at CTP PAS within the GRAVITES project, implemented as part of the Horizon Europe programme (project no 101071779, https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101071779) financed by the European Research Council (ERC) of the European Union. This part of the project is led by Piotr Chrusciel. The successful Candidate will devote a major part of his research time to theoretical aspects of experiments related to quantum photonic states in optical fibres interacting with the gravitational field. Requirements: Expertise in at least one of the areas of classical theory of gravitation and of quantum photonics; interest in both. The position is offered for an initial period of 2 years with the possibility of extension until the end of the project, i.e. March 2029. The starting date of the appointment is August 1, 2025, possibly later if more convenient after mutual agreement. The salary range is around 9500 PLN gross, depending on the Candidate's qualifications. See the Euraxess link for details of the application procedure +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Postdoc position in gravitational waves theory, Jena, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/05/29/postdoc-position-in-gravitat… Deadline: 2025-08-01 Location: Jena, Germany Additional Information: https://www.physik.uni-jena.de/en/64/institute-for-theoretical-physics Contact: sebastiano.bernuzzi[AT]uni-jena.de Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position at the Friedrich-Schiller-Universitaet Jena. The appointment is associated with the research group of Prof. Sebastiano Bernuzzi at the Theoretical Physics Institute. The selected candidate is expected to work on the project "GROOVHY: Gravitational radiation from black holes' hyperbolic mergers", which is funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG). The project's workplan spans effective-one-body models for hyperbolic and generic-orbit binary black hole mergers, numerical-relativity and test-body perturbative simulations, and Bayesian data analysis of non-circularized black hole mergers. The project is embedded in an ongoing scientific effort on gravitational-wave science and modeling of multimessenger signals. The successful candidate has the opportunity to join the international Virgo, LISA and/or Einstein Telescope collaborations. The Jena group is also part of the computational relativity (CoRe) collaboration. Applications should be received by August 1st, 2025, but will be considered until the position is filled. The appointment is for one year and should start in April 2026. An extension may be possible depending on finding availability. Electronic applications with subject "Application for PD position - SURNAME NAME" should be send to: sebastiano.bernuzzi[AT]uni-jena.de Please attach a single PDF with a cover letter, a curriculum vitae with a list of publications, a brief description of research interests, and a list of three potential referees, who may be contacted separately. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Blaumann Prize 2025 ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29526 Additional Information: https://blaumannfoundation.org/en/blaumann-prize/ Blaumann Prize 2025 Call for nominations or self nominations Deadline: 2025-June-15 The Blaumann Foundation announces the Blaumann Prize 2025 to recognize a scientific or philosophical work of a young researcher, relevant for the advance of our conceptual understanding of how Nature works at the most fundamental level we can currently reach. The Prize is in the amount of 20.000 Euro. The Jury can choose to split this total amount among up to three ranked winners. Details and online Nominations at the webpage https://blaumannfoundation.org/en/blaumann-prize/ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Book: Fourth Edition of "Quantum Gravity" by C. Kiefer ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/05/07/fourth-edition-of-quantum-gr… Additional Information: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/quantum-gravity-9780198842132?q=Cla… Claus Kiefer: "Quantum Gravity" (Fourth Edition) International Series of Monographs on Physics 176, 434 pages Oxford University Press 2025 Table of contents: 1: Why quantum gravity? 2: Covariant approaches to quantum gravity 3: Parametrized and relational systems 4: Hamiltonian formulation of general relativity 5: Quantum geometrodynamics 6: Quantum gravity with connections and loops 7: Quantization of black holes 8: Quantum cosmology 9: String theory 10: Phenomenology, decoherence and the arrow of time For more information, see https://global.oup.com/academic/product/quantum-gravity-9780198842132?q=Cla… ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. Gravity Research Foundation, Awards for Essays for 2025 ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/05/14/gravity-research-foundation-… Additional Information: https://www.gravityresearchfoundation.org Gravity Research Foundation PO BOX 81389 Wellesley Hills MA 02481-0004, USA Roger W. Babson (Founder), George M. Rideout, Jr. (President) The trustees are pleased to announce the Awards for Essays for 2025. 1. USD 4,000 - Probing Quantum Structure in Gravitational Radiation by Sreenath K. Manikandan, Nordita, Stockholm University and KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden; email: sreenath.k.manikandan[AT]su.se and Frank Wilczek, Center for Theoretical Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA; T. D. Lee Institute and Wilczek Quantum Center, Shanghai 200240, China; Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287, USA; Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden; email: wilczek[AT]mit.edu 2. USD 700 - It Costs Nothing to Teleport Information into a Black Hole by Jonah Kudler-Flam, School of Natural Sciences, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA; Princeton Center for Theoretical Science, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, USA; email: jkudlerflam[AT]ias.edu and Geoff Pennington, Center for Theoretical Physics and Department of Physics, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA; email: geoffp[AT]berkeley.edu 3. USD 600 - The Persistence of Non-Linear Gravitational Wave Memory by Robert R. Caldwell, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH 03755, USA; email: robert.r.caldwell[AT]dartmouth.edu 4. USD 500 - Quantum Optics in Curved Spacetime: Surprises and Insights by Marlan O. Scully1,2,3; email: scully[AT]tamu.edu, Anatoly A. Svidzinsky1: email: asvid[AT]physics.tamu.edu, and William Unruh1,4; email: unruh[AT]physics.ubc.ca, 1Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA; 2Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, USA; 3Baylor University, Waco, TX 76798, USA; 4University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6T 1Z1 5. USD 400 - Space Cannot Stretch Too Fast by Samir D. Mathur, Department of Physics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA; email: Mathur.16[AT]osu.edu Selected for Honorable Mention this year were (listed in alphabetical order): Ronald J. Adler; Stephen L. Adler; Asier Alonso-Bardaji; Ana Alonso-Serrano, Luis J. Garay and Marek Liska; Stefano Antonini and Pratik Rath; Benjamin Avila-Lopez, Richard MacKenzie, Fernando Mendez and M. B. Paranjape; Vijay Balasubramanian and Tom Yildirim; Tom Banks; Ning Bao and Grant N. Remmen; Per Berglund, Andrew Geraci, Tristan Huebsch, David Mattingly and Djordje Minic; Juan Calderon Bustillo, Adrian del Rio, Samson H. W. Leong and Nicolas Sanchis-Gual; Marcelo Botta Cantcheff; Subenoy Chakraborty and Madhukrishna Chakraborty; Indranil Chakraborty, Susmita Jana and S. Shankaranarayanan; Sayantan Choudhury; Christian Corda and Carlo Cafaro; Naresh Dadhich; Shiladittya Debnath; H. P. de Oliveira; Konstantinos Dialektopoulos, Theodoros Papanikolaou and Vasillios Zarikas; Joshua Erlich; Mir Faizal, Lawrence M. Krauss, Arshid Shabir, Francesco Marino and Behnam Pourhassan; Antonia M. Frassino, Robie A. Hennigar, Juan F. Pedraza and Andrew Svesko; Eduardo Guendelman; Wu-Zhong Guo; Ladina Hausmann and Renato Renner; Marc S. Klinger and Robert G. Leigh; Madhur Mehta; Meysam Motaharfar and Parampreet Singh; Y. Jack Ng and Eric Steinbring; Luciano Petruzziello, Trinidad B. Lantano Pinto, Susana F. Huelga and Martin B. Plenio; Fabrizio Pinto; Ioannis Soranidis and Daniel R. Terno; Christos G. Tsagas; Gabriel Wong. This announcement and abstracts of award-winning and honorable mention essays are posted on our web site, http://www.gravityresearchfoundation.org. The five award-winning essays are also posted on our website and will be published in the October 2025 SPECIAL ISSUE of the International Journal of Modern Physics D (IJMPD). ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. Evolved LISA Consortium: information and sign-up ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29573 Additional Information: https://www.lisamission.org/team/ After the adoption of the LISA mission by ESA in January 2024 the LISA Consortium has gone through a transition period in which a Consortium Constituent Council prepared the evolution of the consortium to match the organisation and data policy of the mission. The consortium does not directly provide components to the mission but is a scientific collaboration working together to maximize the scientific return of LISA, in particular using the open LISA data. The consortium is ex officio represented in the ESA/NASA LISA Science Team. With this email we want to inform you about this transition and the options to join the LISA Consortium . In the evolved LISA Consortium there are two types of members: core members who commit to deliverables for the consortium (or the LISA mission - those working on hardware, DDPC, NSGS, etc.) and community members who want to be involved and informed. The work of the consortium is organised in working groups and the consortium is overseen by a representative council and led by a management team that includes a spokesperson and the science team representative. The Consortium registration link and more information about the new structure and the transition can be found on the LISA Consortium website. https://www.lisamission.org/team/ We have been transitioning the members of the existing consortium and now welcome sign-up from the rest of the community. Prior to signing up as a core member, please make sure you understand the commitments and benefits of core members (e.g. no preferred data access, commitment to spend time on consortium projects, and yearly review of activities). Additionally, please read the Membership Quick Guide linked from the registration page (and attached here) in all its parts, where you can find an explanation of all the entries of the form and subsequent steps. Note that becoming a consortium member does not happen upon approval of your sign-up: depending on your type of membership, more steps may be required. In particular, users become core members only when their pledge is submitted and approved, not when they sign up. We look forward to welcoming colleagues to the new LISA Consortium! Best regards, Jonathan Gair and Deirdre Shoemaker (On behalf of the LISA Consortium transition council) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.5. The Thirtieth Release of the Einstein Toolkit ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/05/29/the-thirtieth-release-of-the… Additional Information: https://einsteintoolkit.org/about/releases/ET_2025_05_announcement.html We are pleased to announce the thirtieth release (code name "Martin D. Kruskal") of the Einstein Toolkit, an open-source, community-developed software infrastructure for relativistic astrophysics. The major changes in this release include: One new thorn has been added: * CCE_Export -- This thorn provides output support for data to be used in the "SpECTRE Cauchy-characteristic evolution" code to extract waveforms at infinity. Updated thorns: * CarpetX -- Further updates and new functionality. * Derivs -- Add support for 6th and 8th order accurate finite differencing. * FLRWSolver -- This thorn provides cosmological initial conditions based on a Friedmann-Lemaitre-Robertson-Walker (FLRW) spacetime, either with or without small perturbations. Along with one new gallery example: * Black-hole hair in axi-dilaton gravity -- Evolving a single black hole under modified axi-dilation gravity. In addition, bug fixes accumulated since the previous release have been included. The Einstein Toolkit is a collection of software components and tools for simulating and analyzing general relativistic astrophysical systems. It builds on numerous software efforts in the numerical relativity community, including codes to compute initial data parameters, the spacetime evolution codes Baikal, lean_public, and McLachlan, analysis codes to compute horizon characteristics and gravitational waves, the Carpet AMR infrastructure, and the relativistic (magneto)hydrodynamics codes GRHayLHD, GRHayLHDX, GRHydro, and IllinoisGRMHD. Data analysis and post-processing are handled by the kuibit library. The Einstein Toolkit also contains a 1D self-force code. For parts of the toolkit, the Cactus Framework is used as the underlying computational infrastructure, providing large-scale parallelization, general computational components, and a model for collaborative, portable code development. The Einstein Toolkit uses a distributed software model. Its different modules are developed, distributed, and supported either by the core team of Einstein Toolkit Maintainers or by individual groups. Where modules are provided by external groups, the Einstein Toolkit Maintainers ensure quality control for modules included in the toolkit and help coordinate support. The Einstein Toolkit Maintainers currently involve staff and faculty from five different institutions and host weekly meetings that are open to anyone. Guiding principles for the design and implementation of the toolkit include: open, community-driven software development; well thought-out and stable interfaces; separation of physics software from computational science infrastructure; provision of complete working production code; training and education for a new generation of researchers. The Einstein Toolkit is primarily supported by NSF 2004157/2004044/2004311/2004879/2003893/2114582/2227105 (Enabling fundamental research in the era of multi-messenger astrophysics). The "Martin D. Kruskal" Release Team on behalf of the Einstein Toolkit Consortium (2025-05-29) Maxwell Rizzo, Roland Haas, Bing-Jyun Tsao, Deborah Ferguson, Hayley J. Macpherson, Leonardo Werneck, Lucas Timotheo Sanches, Peter Diener, Steven R. Brandt, Zachariah Etienne May 29, 2025 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Cosmic Explorer Symposium and Physics and Astrophysics at the eXtreme workshop, Urbana IL, USA 1.2. First International Latin American Conference on Gravitational Waves, Sao Jose' dos Campos, Brazil 1.3. 10 Years of Gravitational Wave Discovery: Advancing the Frontiers of Gravitational Physics, Gandhinagar, India 1.4. Advancing GW Predictions from Cosmological First-Order Phase Transitions, Geneva, Switzerland 1.5. Nonlinear Black Hole Perturbation Theory: Merging Black Holes, Communities and Ideas, Nottingham, UK 1.6. 33rd Texas Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics, Tempe, AZ, USA 1.7. IMS workshop: Mathematical Methods for the General Relativistic Two-body Problem, Singapore 1.8. EREP 2025, Spanish and Portuguese Relativity Meeting, Alicante, Spain 1.9. Dark Matter and Stars: Multi-Messenger Probes of Dark Matter and Modified Gravity, Kingston, Ontario, Canada 1.10. SN2025gw: First IGWN Symposium on Core Collapse Supernova Gravitational Wave Theory and Detection, Warsaw, Poland 1.11. Workshop on Bayesian Deep Learning for Cosmology and Time Domain Astrophysics, Paris, France 1.12. 5th International Workshop on Gravitomagnetism and large-scale Rotation Measurement, Hefei, China 1.13. Quantum Gravity 2025, University Park, PA, USA (update) 2. Jobs 2.1. Postdoc position in Gravity, Quantum Geometry and Field Theory, Okinawa, Japan 2.2. Two PhD positions on gravitational wave data analysis with machine learning, Louvain, Belgium 2.3. Postdoctoral Scholar in Numerical Relativity, State College, PA, USA 3. News 3.1. Last remainder for the New Frontiers in Numerical Relativity 2025, Palma, Spain ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Cosmic Explorer Symposium and Physics and Astrophysics at the eXtreme workshop, Urbana IL, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/04/05/cosmic-explorer-symposium-an… Starting: 2025-06-30 to 2025-07-03 Location: Urbana, Illinois, USA Additional Information: https://publish.illinois.edu/pax-xcesy Contact: PAXXCESymposium2025-event[AT]physics.illinois.edu Dear colleagues, The 10th Physics and Astrophysics at the eXtreme workshop (PAX X) and the 3rd Cosmic Explorer Symposium will be held jointly at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from 30 June - 3 July 2025. The Cosmic Explorer Symposium will bring together the community to discuss important aspects of the design and operations of the Cosmic Explorer gravitational-wave observatories, covering both observational and instrument science. The PAX-X workshop will explore how the ongoing and upcoming observations of gravitational and electromagnetic waves can help us understand physics at the extreme - strong gravitational fields, dark matter, nuclear physics, cosmology, and multimessenger astrophysics. Panels will be organized around a small number of presentations to identify important areas for research and foster discussions and community feedback. The registration is now open and will remain open until May 1, 2025. Important: The maximum number of participants is 200. There is a registration fee of $61.00, and an optional fee of $55 to attend the conference dinner. We look forward to welcoming you in Urbana-Champaign. Best wishes, Hector O. Silva On behalf of the organizing committee, LOC: Hector O. Silva, Mateus Reinke Pelicer, Antonios Tsokaros, Helvi Witek, Deanna Frye. SOC: Nils Andersson, Stefan Ballmer, Lisa Barsotti, Emanuele Berti, Alessandra Corsi, Paul Fulda, Anuradha Gupta, Jan Harms, Carl-Johan Haster, Joey Key, Lionel London, David Ottaway, Sheila Rowan, Bangalore Sathyaprakash, Hector O. Silva, Antonios Tsokaros, Helvi Witek. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. First International Latin American Conference on Gravitational Waves, Sao Jose' dos Campos, Brazil --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29457 Starting: 2025-09-15 to 2025-09-19 Location: Sao Jose' dos Campos, Brazil Additional Information: https://agenda.infn.it/event/45592/overview Contact: lagwc.feg[AT]unesp.br A decade ago, science witnessed an extraordinary milestone: the first direct detection of gravitational waves, predicted by Albert Einstein in his Theory of General Relativity in 1915. These ripples in spacetime, generated by extreme cosmic events such as black hole mergers, remained merely a theoretical prediction until September 14, 2015, when the LIGO (Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory) experiment captured this historic signal. This achievement revolutionized astrophysics and earned the 2017 Nobel Prize in Physics for Rainer Weiss, Barry C. Barish, and Kip S. Thorne, recognizing their essential contributions to the design and implementation of LIGO, as well as the data analysis that confirmed the phenomenon. The First International Latin American Conference on Gravitational Waves celebrates this milestone by bringing together researchers from across Latin America to discuss advancements in detection, theory, and instrumentation in the field of gravitational waves. Moreover, the event serves as a unique opportunity to unify and strengthen the Latin American scientific community, fostering institutional partnerships and collaborations that solidify the region's presence in this cutting-edge field of science. The conference will include lectures by world-renowned experts, seminars, poster sections, contributed talks, and panel discussions, including a special lecture by Barry Barish, Nobel Laureate. Where? Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais (INPE), Brazil, Sao Jose' dos Campos, SP When? September 15-19, 2025 For registration and more information, please visit the official website +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. 10 Years of Gravitational Wave Discovery: Advancing the Frontiers of Gravitational Physics, Gandhinagar, India --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/04/10/10-years-of-gravitational-wa… Starting: 2025-10-06 to 2025-10-10 Location: Gandhinagar, India Additional Information: https://events.iitgn.ac.in/2025/gwd/ Contact: gw10[AT]iitgn.ac.in The detection of gravitational waves in 2015 marked a groundbreaking milestone in science, not only confirming a key prediction of Einstein's General Theory of Relativity but also opening the door to an entirely new era of astrophysical exploration. India is contributing significantly to this global endeavor through the LIGO-India initiative - a mega science project on Indian soil, which aims to establish a gravitational wave observatory as part of the international network dedicated to detecting and studying these ripples in spacetime. To commemorate the 10th anniversary of this historic scientific achievement, a dedicated discussion meeting is planned at IIT Gandhinagar. The event will serve as a platform to reflect on past achievements, and explore future prospects in gravitational wave research. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. Advancing GW Predictions from Cosmological First-Order Phase Transitions, Geneva, Switzerland --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/04/10/advancing-gravitational-wave… Starting: 2025-08-25 to 2025-08-29 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Additional Information: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1511688/ Contact: alberto.roperpol[AT]unige.ch We are delighted to announce the workshop "Advancing Gravitational Wave Predictions from Cosmological First-Order Phase Transitions", which will take place at CERN from August 25 to 29, 2025. The program will focus on gravitational wave production during first-order phase transitions and aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the topic, covering analytical and numerical techniques to study the micro- and macrophysical dynamics, as well as their interface. The format of the talks will be in-person, with a limited number of participants, but online participation is possible and unlimited. Invited speakers: Andrii Dashko (DESY), Wen-Yuan Ai (U. Vienna), Jani Dahl (U. Helsinki), Oliver Gould (U. Nottingham), Ryusuke Jinno (U. Kobe), Lorenzo Giombi (U. Helsinki), Anna Kormu (U. Helsinki), Benoit Laurent (U. McGill), Mark Hindmarsh (U. Helsinki), Kari Rummukainen (U. Helsinki), Andrew J. Long (Rice U.), Tina Kahniashvili (U. Carnegie Mellon), Bogumila Swiezewska (U. Warsaw), Thomas Konstandin, (DESY), Marek Lewicki (U. Warsaw), Antonino S. Midiri (U. Geneva). We are looking forward to welcoming you in Geneva! The organizers: Chiara Caprini, Simona Procacci, Alberto Roper Pol, Philipp Schicho, and Jorinde van de Vis ---------------------- Abstract: As the detection of a stochastic gravitational wave (GW) background from the early universe becomes increasingly plausible, signals from hypothetical first-order phase transitions are attracting growing interest. Predicting these signals often requires microphysical inputs to solve hydrodynamics, along with various assumptions on distinctive scales and their separation to enable concrete evaluations. This workshop aims to unite researchers from both microphysical and macrophysical communities to collaboratively address theoretical shortcomings and refine current GW spectral templates across different regimes. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Nonlinear Black Hole Perturbation Theory: Merging Black Holes, Communities and Ideas, Nottingham, UK --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/04/11/nonlinear-black-hole-perturb… Starting: 2025-09-15 to 2025-09-17 Location: Nottingham, UK Additional Information: https://indico.global/event/14228/ Contact: barry.wardell[AT]ucd.ie We are pleased to announce the workshop Nonlinear Black Hole Perturbation Theory: Merging Black Holes, Communities and Ideas, which will be hosted by the Nottingham Centre of Gravity at the University of Nottingham, UK, 15-17 September 2025. The workshop will bring together leading experts and early career researchers from two communities: gravitational self-force and black hole ringdown calculations. Motivated by the needs of precision gravitational-wave astronomy, both fields have had recent breakthroughs in understanding and modelling nonlinear effects in black hole perturbation theory. The workshop aims to capitalize on this advent of high-precision modelling by exploring synergies between the self-force and ringdown communities. Additional information and the registration form can be found on the workshop web page. Note that registration will be moderated due to limited space. The workshop immediately follows the 2nd Annual Workshop on Self-Force and Amplitudes (https://indico.global/event/4539/) 9-12 September at the University of Southampton, which is well connected to Nottingham by train. We encourage interested participants to register for both events. Best wishes, Beatrice Bonga, Stephen Green, Adam Pound, Laura Sberna, Leo Stein, Niels Warburton, and Barry Wardell +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. 33rd Texas Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics, Tempe, AZ, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29470 Starting: 2025-12-08 to 2025-12-12 Location: Tempe, AZ, USA Additional Information: https://texassymposium.events.asu.edu Contact: txsymp2025[AT]asu.edu The Texas Symposium has a storied tradition of bringing together leading researchers to discuss the most exciting developments in cosmology, astrophysics, and relativity. This year, we are excited to host the event in the vibrant city of Tempe, known for its thriving cultural scene and warm hospitality. The Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU offers state-of-the-art facilities to ensure a productive and enjoyable meeting. We are thrilled to announce that John Mather, Jim Peebles, Adam Riess, George Smoot (TBC), and Frank Wilczek have already agreed to participate and attend the symposium. Beyond the symposium, Tempe in December offers a perfect blend of outdoor adventures and festive activities, making it an ideal winter getaway. The mild temperatures invite visitors to explore the scenic beauty of Tempe Town Lake, hike the iconic Hayden Butte, or stroll through the Desert Botanical Garden. You can also experience the Tempe Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade, a dazzling display of holiday lights along the lake. The city hosts various seasonal events, including holiday markets, outdoor concerts, and ice skating rinks, offering attendees a chance to enjoy the warm desert climate while celebrating the holiday season. Early registration will open on May 8. To learn more about the conference, including the venue, program updates, and additional details, please visit the official symposium website. The portal is now open for talk abstract submissions. https://texassymposium.events.asu.edu Please note the website is still a work in progress and being updated as new information becomes available. You are welcome to check it regularly for new information. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. IMS workshop: Mathematical Methods for the General Relativistic Two-body Problem, Singapore --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/04/14/ims-workshop-mathematical-me… Starting: 2025-08-11 to 2025-08-15 Location: Singapore Additional Information: https://ims.nus.edu.sg/events/generalrelativistictwobodyproblem/ Contact: nusgwgroup[AT]gmail.com We are pleased to announce a workshop titled "Mathematical Methods for the General Relativistic Two-body Problem", which is to be held from 11 to 15 August 2025 at the Institute for Mathematical Sciences (IMS) at the National University of Singapore (NUS). Applications for this workshop are now open on the event website [ https://ims.nus.edu.sg/events/generalrelativistictwobodyproblem/ ] By the mid-2030s, we will be able to observe astrophysical gravitational-wave sources across multiple frequency bands, which will greatly advance our understanding of the physical Universe. Asymmetric binary systems will be a main source of gravitational waves, particularly in the multi-band era. The best way to model asymmetric binaries is to expand Einstein's field equations about the small mass ratio of the system. The small mass ratio of these systems leads to unique mathematical challenges in the modelling and statistical analysis of their gravitational-wave signals, as well as their broader characterisation in the active astrophysical environments where they typically form. The aim of this week-long workshop is to provide a forum for exchanging ideas and updates on the significant challenges associated with modelling and interpreting gravitational-wave signals from asymmetric binary system as a source for LISA. The workshop will be structured along the three main themes of theory, computation and science, and each theme will be addressed through a combination of invited talks and discussion sessions. The participants will consist of experts across these areas. To facilitate productive interaction, the workshop will be capped at 40 participants, and will allocate plenty of time for discussion and collaboration while limiting the number of talks each day. With support from the IMS, we might be able to support a limited numbers of early-career researchers in participating in this event. Please note that accommodation is the only available support. Applications will be accepted until all workshop openings are filled, but we recommend applying before 16 May 2025 for full consideration, particularly those who would like to be considered for the financial support from IMS. Please contact nusgwgroup[AT]gmail.com for any queries. We look forward to welcoming you this summer in Singapore! LOC: Alvin Chua, Soichiro Isoyama and Josh Mathews. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. EREP 2025, Spanish and Portuguese Relativity Meeting, Alicante, Spain --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29482 Starting: 2025-09-01 to 2025-09-05 Location: Alicante, Spain Additional Information: https://erep2025.uafg.ua.es/en Contact: pedro.bargueno[AT]ua.es The Spanish-Portuguese Relativity Meetings (EREPs) are a long-standing scientific tradition that began in 1977. Since then, they have served as a key forum for the Portuguese and Spanish communities working in General Relativity and Gravitation, promoting collaboration and the exchange of ideas across a broad range of topics. Organized annually by different research groups from both countries, EREPs have become the most prominent conference on gravitation and relativity in the Iberian Peninsula. The 2025 edition (EREP 2025) will take place in Alicante, Spain, from September 1st to 5th, 2025. We warmly invite you to join us for a week of stimulating scientific discussions in a vibrant and sunny Mediterranean setting. As in previous editions, EREP 2025 will bring together researchers from across the Iberian Peninsula and beyond, offering a dynamic program in a friendly and collaborative atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you to Alicante! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.9. Dark Matter and Stars: Multi-Messenger Probes of Dark Matter and Modified Gravity, Kingston, Ontario, Canada --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/04/17/dark-matter-and-stars-multi-… Starting: 2025-07-14 to 2025-07-16 Location: Kingston, Ontario, Canada Additional Information: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1467343/ Contact: icdms2025[AT]gmail.com The International Conference "Dark Matter and Stars: Multi-Messenger Probes of Dark Matter and Modified Gravity" aims to bring together scientists working across the different research fields of astrophysics, cosmology, and modified gravity. We want to look at the dark matter problem from different perspectives, considering it to be of particle nature, as well as modification of gravity. This meeting is intended to initiate cross-field discussions of dark matter searches, their current status, and future prospects. CONFERENCE TOPICS Dark matter in compact stars (neutron stars, white dwarfs, exotic stars) Multi-messenger and gravitational wave probes of dark matter Supernovae and dark matter Exoplanets and brown dwarfs Models of dark matter Cosmology Modified gravity We seek to encourage dialogue between different research groups to enhance collaboration and help improve our understanding of dark matter. The conference is also planned to introduce the dark matter research field to encourage attendance by young scientists, including Ph.D. students. The meeting will be held at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. INVITED SPEAKERS Javier F. Acevedo (SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory) Giorgio Busoni (University of Adelaide) Melissa Diamond (Queen's University) Marianne Moore (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) Lina Necib (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) Nirmal Raj (Indian Institute of Science) Anupam Ray (University of California, Berkeley) Sandra Robles (Fermilab) Juri Smirnov (University of Liverpool) Zhi-Wei Wang (University of Electronic Science and Technology of China) ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Joe Bramante (Queen's University) Edoardo Giangrandi (University of Coimbra, University of Potsdam) Ilidio Lopes (IST, University of Lisbon) Violetta Sagun (University of Southampton) Aaron Vincent (Queen's University) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.10. SN2025gw: First IGWN Symposium on Core Collapse Supernova Gravitational Wave Theory and Detection, Warsaw, Poland --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/04/24/sn2025gw-first-igwn-symposiu… Starting: 2025-07-21 to 2025-07-25 Location: Warsaw, Poland Additional Information: https://indico2.fuw.edu.pl/event/17/ Contact: sn2025gw[AT]fuw.edu.pl The LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA Collaboration invites the core-collapse supernova (CCSN) astronomy and astrophysics community for a 5-day Symposium on July 21-25, 2025, at the University of Warsaw, Poland. CCSNe are among the most violent explosions known to occur in the Universe, and the next Galactic or near extra-Galactic exploding massive star will be one of the most interesting, and most important, astronomical events of the century. This Symposium aims to bring CCSN experts together to address how to maximize the scientific potential of the first detection of core collapse supernova gravitational waves (GWs). The Symposium hopes to bring together GW astronomers and CCSN modelers, as well as neutrino and nuclear theorists, neutrino astronomers, and astronomers across the electromagnetic spectrum. The sensitivity of GW detectors and progress on CCSN modeling are unprecedented, and we expect them to further advance in the coming years. A joint effort across communities has great potential to fully utilize these advances for CCSN GW discovery. Each day, we will host (before lunch) a set of lectures on one of the key topics listed below, to establish a common understanding and a common language. Moreover, each day (after lunch) will also include invited and contributed talks, as well as discussion. The focus topics of the Symposium are: Day 1: CCSN Theory Day 2: CCSN Gravitational Wave Detection and Parameter Estimation Day 3: CCSN Neutrino Detection Day 4: CCSNe across the Electromagnetic Spectrum Day 5: CCSNe over the Next Ten Years The proceedings of the Symposium will be published in a special issue of Classical and Quantum Gravity. We hope the proceedings will serve as a reference for students, postdocs, and faculty in, or entering, the field, serve to capture the current state of core collapse supernova gravitational wave astronomy and astrophysics, outline lessons learned, and provide recommendations for future development. Everyone who wishes to advance the field of CCSN GW science is welcome! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.11. Workshop on Bayesian Deep Learning for Cosmology and Time Domain Astrophysics, Paris, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29504 Starting: 2025-05-20 to 2025-05-23 Location: Paris, France Additional Information: https://indico.in2p3.fr/event/35882 Contact: workshop[AT]astrodeep.net We are glad to announce the opening of the third edition of the workshop on Bayesian Deep Learning for Cosmology and Time Domain Astrophysics for registration. It will be held in Paris, France from May 20th to 23rd 2025. The goal of this series of workshops is to bring together physicists and machine learning specialists to exchange recent results at the crossroads between cosmology, time-domain astrophysics and probabilistic machine learning frameworks to leverage uncertainties. Reduced registration fees will be available for students, Please follow the indications on the registration website for grant applications. The first day of the workshop will be structured as a school to introduce the Bayesian framework and probabilistic machine learning concepts. The rest of the workshop will alternate between keynote talks, topical presentations, interactive tutorials and poster sessions. Call for contributions : open until May 10th We welcome in particular contributions that target, or report on, the following non-exhaustive list of topics * Applications of Bayesian Deep Learning in Cosmology and Time Domain Astrophysics * Methodology for Model Uncertainty Quantification * Anomaly and outlier detection * Probabilistic ML frameworks and methodology * Use of Bayesian deep learning outside of academia * Ethical and environmental considerations of large-scale machine learning Contributions do not necessarily need to be astrophysics-focused. Work on relevant ML methodology, or similar considerations in other scientific fields are welcome. Confirmed keynote speakers and panelists : Federica Bianco (remote), University of Delaware, LSST Rubin TVS collaboration Alexandre Boucaud, APC Samuel Farrens, Cosmostat AIM Francois Lanusse, Cosmostat AIM Konstantin Leyde, ICG Portsmouth Anais Moeller (remote), Swinburne University of Technology Julien Peloton, IJCLab Justine Zeghal, Universite' de Montreal, MILA More information is available on the workshop website: https://astrodeep.net/workshop2025 and specific inquiries can be directed to workshop(a)astrodeep.net. We look forward to welcoming you in Paris ! All the best, The organizing committee Eric Aubourg (CEA) - Alexandre Boucaud (CNRS) - Eric Chassande-Mottin (CNRS) - Francois Lanusse (CNRS) - Cyrille Rosset (CNRS) - Cecile Roucelle (Universite' Paris Cite') +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.12. 5th International Workshop on Gravitomagnetism and large-scale Rotation Measurement, Hefei, China --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/04/29/5th-international-workshop-o… Starting: 2025-06-20 to 2025-06-22 Location: Hefei, China Additional Information: https://atta.ustc.edu.cn/en-us/events/GRM2025.html Contact: GRM2025[AT]ustc.edu.cn The 5th International Workshop on Gravitomagnetism and large-scale Rotation Measurement (GRM) will be held in Hefei, China on June 20th to 22nd, 2025. This workshop is devoted to the study of gravitomagnetism and high sensitivity angular rotation measurement, combining different fields of science: Earth science, General Relativity, and top sensitivity angular rotation devices as gyroscopes based on optical cavities, fibers and atoms. Registration is free. Detailed information can be found in the workshop website. Invited speakers: Akito Araya, Earthquake Research Institute, University of Tokyo Dmitry Budker, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and UC Berkeley Xi Chen, Innovation Academy for precision measurement science and technology, CAS Shuai Chen, USTC Ignazio Ciufolini, Universita' del Salento, Lecce, Italy and Centro Fermi, Rome, Italy Angela Di Virgilio, INFN Pisa Dongfeng Gao, Innovation Academy for Precision Measurement Science and Technology, CAS Wei Ji, Peking University Runbing Li, Innovation Academy for Precision Measurement Science and Technology, CAS Zhengbin Li, Peking University Kui Liu, SYSU Jing Shu, Peking University Jie Zhang, HUST Minkang Zhou, HUST Teng Wu, Peking University International Committee Members: Akito Araya Philipp Bouyer Ignazio Ciufolini Angela D. V. Di Virgilio Mac Keiser Claus Lammerzahl Zhengbin Li Wei-Tou Ni Sheau-shi Pan Ulrich Schreiber Mingsheng Zhan Jie Zhang Local Organization Committee Members: Zheng-Tian Lu Dong Sheng +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.13. Quantum Gravity 2025, University Park, PA, USA (update) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/04/29/quantum-gravity-2025-2/ Starting: 2025-07-21 to 2025-07-25 Location: State College, PA, USA Additional Information: https://sites.psu.edu/2024quantumgravity/ Contact: IGCEvents[AT]psu.edu The conference Quantum Gravity 2025 now offers a hybrid option. Details about registration will be available at https://sites.psu.edu/2024quantumgravity/. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Postdoc position in Gravity, Quantum Geometry and Field Theory, Okinawa, Japan ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/04/14/postdoc-position-at-oist-gra… Deadline: 2025-05-04 Location: Okinawa, Japan Additional Information: https://groups.oist.jp/qgqft Contact: qgqft.oist[AT]gmail.com Applications are invited for a postdoc position in the Gravity, Quantum Geometry and Field Theory group (Principal Investigator: Reiko Toriumi) at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University, Japan, starting in the Fall of 2025 or earlier. The successful applicant will work in the group led by Prof. Reiko Toriumi. Responsibilities 1. The candidate is expected to actively contribute to the research program of Gravity, Quantum Geometry and Field Theory group including collaborations, meetings and seminars, and to mentor student research. 2. The candidate must have a clear research plan (with flexibility and interests in potential collaboration with Prof. Reiko Toriumi and other members in the group), and be able to achieve research objectives in a form of publication. 3. The candidate is expected to be in residence for the time of appointment. Support for conference and collaboration travel/host can be provided but up to availability of funding. Qualifications 1. Applicants are required to have completed Ph.D. in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics and/or Mathematics by the time of appointment and have a background in quantum gravity, quantum field theory, random geometry or related areas. 2. We are looking for a self-motivated, proactive, responsible, and respectful researcher. 3. Demonstrates excellent oral and written English. Term Full-time, fixed term appointment for 2 year starting Fall 2025 (or earlier), renewable up to 3 years in total depending on the performance of the postdoc, and contingent on funding availability. Compensation The salary is internationally competitive and complemented by allowances as below. We offer an annual base salary for postdoc with a range 4.5M yen - 5.9M yen according to the years from PhD. Benefits 1. Relocation, housing and commuting allowances in addition to the salary. 2. Annual paid leave (10 days for the first year and 20 days for the second year) and summer holidays (7 days) 3. Health insurance, welfare pension insurance, and worker's accident compensation insurance. Application documents in pdf (in English) 1. Cover letter 2. Research statement (includes future research plan, where you may also consider overlap in interests with the research that Prof. Reiko Toriumi does.) 3. CV including publication list 4. Three reference letters to be submitted through Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29917. The application materials 1, 2, and 3 should be compiled in one single pdf file and should be sent to qgqft.oist(a)gmail.com. Please submit only the reference letters through Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29917. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Reiko Toriumi at qgqft.oist(a)gmail.com. Application deadline The review of the applications will start on 5th May 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University 1919-1 Tancha, Onna, Kunigami District, Okinawa 904-0495, Japan +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Two PhD positions on gravitational wave data analysis with machine learning, Louvain, Belgium ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/04/25/two-phd-positions-on-gravita… Deadline: 2025-05-23 Location: Louvain, Belgium Additional Information: https://cp3.irmp.ucl.ac.be/job/113 Contact: justin.janquart[AT]uclouvain.be The gravitational-wave (GW) group of the University of Louvain (UCLouvain, Belgium), hosted at the Centre for Cosmology, Particle Physics and Phenomenology (CP3) of the Research Institute in Mathematics and Physics (IRMP) and the Institute of Information and Communication Technologies, Electronics and Applied Mathematics (ICTEAM), welcome applications for **two four-year PhD student positions** on GW data analysis using machine learning (ML) with expected starting date September/October 2025. One position focuses on the problem of parameter estimation for modeled signals in current and future ground-based detectors, while the other position focuses on the characterization of continuous waves and the stochastic GW background. The CP3 center hosts research in physics of the Universe and fundamental interactions on the experimental and theoretical fronts. The UCLouvain GW group is part of the Virgo Collaboration at the European Gravitational Observatory (EGO) and the Einstein Telescope Collaboration. It is active in searches for ultra-light dark matter, anisotropic stochastic GW background, gravitational wave lensing and on a multi-messenger project aiming to detect neutrinos and gravitational waves originating from common astrophysical sources. It is also involved in developing ML-based solutions for data analysis. All the data analysis studies are performed in collaboration with theory specialists and use the IRMP computing center that also serves CERN experiments (CMS and NA62), IceCube, KM3NeT, muography, and projects in theoretical particle physics and cosmology. The UCLouvain GW group is also involved in instrumentation projects for both Virgo and the future Einstein Telescope. The selected candidates will work in the GRAVIT-AI consortium led by Giacomo Bruno (GW), Laurent Jacques (ML), Justin Janquart (GW), and Estelle Massart (ML). Each candidate will have two main promoters coming from the two different fields. Constant and careful supervision of the candidate is also guaranteed thanks to the presence in the groups of several postdoctoral researchers. Computing resources and support for traveling are excellent. CP3 and ICTEAM are a highly international, diverse, and stimulating environments. The PhD research work will also be conducted in close contact and cooperation with the rest of the Belgian GW community and international partners. The UCLouvain campus is located some 25 km south of Brussels, to which it is conveniently connected by public transport, thus allowing life either in the EU capital or in the pleasant green countryside surrounding the campus. UCLouvain offers several advantages to its personnel, including reimbursement of public transport season tickets between home and workplace and free language courses. More information about life in Belgium and at UCLouvain is available at https://uclouvain.be/en/study/international-welcome-guide.html. Applications must include a curriculum vitae, a personal motivation letter (specifying a preference for one of the two topics, if any), the academic transcript of university studies, and at least two recommendation letters from senior scientists. Applications must be submitted **online**, by the 23rd of May 2025 at: https://cp3.irmp.ucl.ac.be/job/113 . Applicants should hold, by the time of the start of the appointment, a Master Degree in physics or equivalent with a remarkable academic record and they should demonstrate a strong interest and motivation in fundamental physics research. The position will remain open after the first deadline indicated above until a suitable candidate is found. For more information please, contact * Justin Janquart (justin.janquart[AT]uclouvain.be) * Giacomo Bruno (giacomo.bruno[AT]uclouvain.be) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Postdoctoral Scholar in Numerical Relativity, State College, PA, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=29501 Deadline: 2025-05-15 Location: State College, PA, USA Additional Information: https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-University-Pa… Contact: dur566[AT]psu.edu The Eberly College of Science, Department of Physics at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking to fill one postdoctoral scholar position in computational astrophysics. The successful candidate will lead the implementation of new features in the AthenaK code, in collaboration with Dr. David Radice (Penn State) and Dr. Jim Stone (IAS), and they will participate to the research program led by the Penn State numerical relativity group. There will also be ample opportunity to collaborate with other members of the Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos, which includes, among others, Dr. Abhay Ashtekar, Dr. Eugenio Bianchi, Dr. Martin Bojowald, Dr. Chad Hanna, Dr. Sarah Shandera, and Dr. B.S. Sathyaprakash. This position requires a Ph.D. in Astronomy, Physics, Mathematics, or a closely related field. For full consideration applicants must complete the Penn State application and must submit the following materials by May 15th. * A research statement. * Curriculum vitae. * Cover letter detailing research interests. * Contact information for up to three references. The expected start date is September 1st, 2025, although alternative start dates will also be considered. For more information, please visit https://igc.psu.edu. Questions can be directed to Dr. David Radice (dur566[AT]psu.edu) This is a term position funded for two years with the possibility of a one-year extension. The appointment includes a competitive salary, full benefits, and an annual research and travel fund. Applicants should have a Ph.D.in Physics, Astronomy, Mathematics, or a closely related field prior to the start date. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports both broad and specific equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Last remainder for the New Frontiers in Numerical Relativity 2025, Palma, Spain ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2025/04/23/last-remainder-for-the-new-f… Additional Information: https://grg.uib.es/newfrontiersNR25/ We are just a few months away from the New Frontiers 2025 workshop. As preparations progress, we are writing to share a few final updates and reminders. Extended Deadline for Registration and Abstract Submission We're pleased to announce that the deadline for registration and abstract submission has been extended until the first week of May 2025. If you haven't already, we warmly encourage you to register and consider submitting an abstract for a contributed talk. Details can be found on the workshop website: Programme The scientific programme is taking shape and will soon be available online. The workshop will conclude with Carles's Fest on July 25-a special celebration in honour of Carles Bona's retirement. This event will feature short talks, personal tributes, and informal reflections on Carles's contributions to numerical relativity. Logistics and Accommodation The workshop website provides updated information on accommodation options, travel to Mallorca, and local recommendations. We recommend booking early, as July is a busy season on the island. We look forward to an engaging week of discussion, collaboration, and celebration. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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

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

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

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

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

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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. CERS 15, Nijmegen, The Netherlands 1.2. Workshop on Effective fields theory, gravity and fluid dynamics, Urbana, IL, USA 1.3. Hot topics in Modern Cosmology Spontaneous Workshop XVII 1.4. Cosmic Flows 2025: Probing the Universe with Peculiar Velocities, Brisbane, Australia 1.5. 12th Tux Winter Workshop on Quantum Gravity, Tux, Austria 2. Jobs 2.1. 2025 Postdoctoral Fellowship, Waterloo, Canada 2.2. Postdoc position in gravitational physics, Paris, France 2.3. Research Associate, York, UK 2.4. Postdoctoral Research Position in Numerical Relativity and Strong Field Gravity, Champaign, IL, USA 2.5. Gravity Fellow at the Center for Gravitational Physics, Austin, TX, USA 2.6. Weinberg Institute Fellowship in Gravitation, Austin, TX, USA 2.7. Postdoc position in gravitational-wave source modelling, Southampton, UK 2.8. Postdoctoral position in gravity, Fredericton, Canada 2.9. Postdoctoral position in Theoretical and Gravitational Physics, Dublin, Ireland 2.10. Postdoctoral position on Theoretical Modelling of Compact Stars and Gravitational Waves, Pune, India 2.11. Post-doctoral positions in Gravitational Physics, Lisbon, Portugal 2.12. Postdoctoral Fellow in effective field theory and gravitational physics, Gandhinagar, India 2.13. Postdoctoral Fellowship in Physics and Astronomy, Baltimore, MD, USA 2.14. Asst/Assoc Professor of Applied Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence, Rochester, NY, USA 2.15. PhD Position in Quantum Gravity, Fredericton, Canada 2.16. Bart J Bok Fellowship in Astrophysics, Tucson, AZ, USA 2.17. School Head of Physics and Astronomy, Rochester, NY, USA 2.18. Full-Time Faculty Positions in Physics, Istanbul, Turkiye 2.19. PostDoc position in Optics/GW Instrumentation, Louvain, Belgium 2.20. Expression of interest for two postdocs position on GW cosmology/astrophysics, Rome, Italy 2.21. PhD in Mathematical Physics, York, UK 2.22. PhD Studentships in Gravitational Wave Astrophysics, Birmingham, UK 2.23. PhD positions in Gravitational Wave Physics, Birmingham, UK 3. News 3.1. New COST Action on Relativistic Quantum Information 3.2. Minkowski Institute - Call for Participation ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. CERS 15, Nijmegen, The Netherlands --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28672 Starting: 2025-01-22 to 2025-01-24 Location: Nijmegen, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://cers.univie.ac.at/cers15/ Contact: burtscher[AT]math.ru.nl The Nijmegen meeting will be the 15th seminar of a series designed to provide a forum for younger researchers to present their work, and to expand their research horizons, in all topics of research in general relativity. While the main geographical basin of attraction for the meeting has traditionally been Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Germany, we welcome researchers from all countries. Abstracts received by December 31, 2024, will receive full attention. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. Workshop on Effective fields theory, gravity and fluid dynamics, Urbana, IL, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28689 Starting: 2024-12-16 to 2024-12-18 Location: Urbana, USA Additional Information: https://publish.illinois.edu/efts-gravity-fluid-dynamics/ Contact: EFTs2024-event[AT]physics.illinois.edu Dear colleagues, The workshop on "Effective fields theory, gravity and fluid dynamics" will take place from 16 - 18 December 2024 at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The registration is now open until 31 October 2024. Summary: Black holes are inherently connected with fluid dynamics. For example, when black holes approach equilibrium, relaxation processes are governed by complex eigenfrequencies called quasinormal modes. In addition to determining the ringdown pattern of coalescing astrophysical black holes, quasinormal modes of black holes in asymptotic anti-de Sitter spacetimes dictate the onset of fluid dynamics in strongly coupled gauge theories described by the holographic correspondence. Effective field theory (EFT) is a crucial tool for systematically investigating fluid dynamics and gravitational phenomena. Recasting relativistic fluid dynamics as an EFT has led to recent breakthroughs, solving the causality and stability problems that plagued previous formulations of relativistic viscous fluid dynamics for decades. The workshop is intended to be highly interdisciplinary to seed new ideas and collaborations beyond what would be possible at more topically focused workshops. Invited speakers include: Cliff Burgess* - Pau Figueras - Cynthia Keeler - Pavel Kovtun - Luis Lehner* - Ira Rothstein * To be confirmed We look forward to welcoming you in Urbana-ChampaignHelviOn behalf of the organizers (Patrick Draper, Jorge Noronha, Hector O. Silva, Helvi Witek) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Hot topics in Modern Cosmology Spontaneous Workshop XVII --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/10/25/hot-topics-in-modern-cosmolo… Starting: 2025-03-23 to 2025-03-29 Location: Cargese, France Additional Information: https://www.cpt.univ-mrs.fr/~cosmo/SW_2025/index.php Contact: triay[AT]cpt.univ-mrs.fr Spontaneous Workshop (SW) brings together specialists in particle physics, astrophysics and theoretical physics at the Institute of Scientific Studies of Cargese (IESC) to exchange recent knowledge on Cosmology in a constructive atmosphere. The goal is to stimulate debate for generating innovative ideas on emerging issues. With this in mind, the number of participants is limited to 30-40 and the workshop program is based on an optimal number of concise presentations, with a sufficient discussion space to facilitate interactions between participants. Postdoctoral and PhD students are encouraged to participate. SW brings together specialists in Particle Physics, Astrophysics and Theoretical Physics to exchange recent knowledge on emerging issues on Cosmology. The program consists on a selection of talks submitted by the participants. It is based on an optimal number of concise presentations, with a sufficient discussion space to facilitate interactions between participants. SW17 topics includes: Baryogenesis and Leptogenesis - Primordial Universe - Inflation Black Holes - Numerical Relativity - QFT in Curved Spacetime CMB - Large Scale Structures - Gravitational Waves Inhomogeneous Cosmology - Magnetic Fields in the Universe Cosmic Antimatter - Cosmic Rays - Neutrino Cosmology Dark Energy - Dark Matter - Modified Gravity +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. Cosmic Flows 2025: Probing the Universe with Peculiar Velocities, Brisbane, Australia --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28782 Starting: 2025-02-03 to 2025-02-07 Location: Brisbane, Australia Additional Information: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1443752/ Contact: k.saidahmedsoliman[AT]uq.edu.au Cosmic Flows 2025 continues a two-decade tradition of international gatherings dedicated to the study of cosmic flows. Following successful events in Queensland (2012), Marseille (2013), Quy Nhon (2016), and Cape Town (2020), this conference arrives at a pivotal moment in the field of peculiar velocity research. In the five years since our last meeting, we've witnessed a paradigm shift in peculiar velocity studies. What began as the analysis of a few thousand velocities has evolved into preparation for surveys of unprecedented scale. With SDSS and CF4 data published, WALLABY's initial findings released, DESI poised to unveil groundbreaking data, and the 4HS main survey underway, Cosmic Flows 2025 provides a timely platform to discuss these exciting developments. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. 12th Tux Winter Workshop on Quantum Gravity, Tux, Austria --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/10/30/12th-tux-winter-workshop-on-… Starting: 2025-02-10 to 2025-02-14 Location: Tux, Austria Additional Information: https://indico.ecap.work/event/99/ Contact: tuxworkshop[AT]fuw.edu.pl The 12th Tux Winter Workshop on Quantum Gravity will take place in-person on February 10-14, 2025 in Tux (Austria). The workshop aims to bring together experts on loop quantum gravity and related topics. In general, the topics of the workshop include: - All approaches to loop quantum gravity - Other approaches to quantum gravity and their relation to LQG - Quantum gravity phenomenology - Quantum gravity topics of general interest - General relativity and differential geometry topics of general interest The registration is open until December 15, 2024. For an up-to-date information on the workshop we recommend to visit the website. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. 2025 Postdoctoral Fellowship, Waterloo, Canada ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/10/02/2025-postdoctoral-fellowship/ Deadline: 2024-11-08 Location: Waterloo, Canada Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28114 Contact: apply[AT]perimeterinstitute.ca Each year Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics invites applications for postdoctoral positions, including named fellowships, from new and recent PhDs working in fundamental theoretical physics. Our areas of research include: Cosmology Mathematical physics Particle physics Quantum fields and strings Quantum foundations Quantum information Quantum gravity Quantum matter Strong gravity Importantly, research at Perimeter focuses on the intersections of those research areas. Most postdoctoral positions are offered for a period of three years. You may be eligible to hold a named four year postdoctoral fellowship. Senior five-year fellowships are also available. Fellowships may, in addition, be offered jointly between Perimeter and partner institutes and universities. Perimeter Institute offers a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment with maximum research freedom and opportunity to collaborate within and across fields. We welcome applications from highly creative and intellectually adventurous theorists. Perimeter offers: - comprehensive support including a generous research and travel fund - opportunities to invite visiting collaborators - help and support for organizing workshops and conferences - a mentoring system that provides you with feedback and support to flourish as an independent researcher Applications are due November 8, 2024, however, applications submitted after this date will be considered until all positions are filled. Referees may also continue to submit their references past this deadline. Apply Online Recruitment for the 2025-26 academic year has begun. To submit your application, please apply online at https://perimeterinstitute.ca/jobs/perimeter-postdoctoral-program. Compensation ($USD): Annual Salary: $55,000 to $60,000 Stipend: $5,900 Perimeter Institute offers comprehensive extended health care (i.e. medical, dental, etc.) for primary resident and eligible dependents residing in Ontario. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoc position in gravitational physics, Paris, France ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28678 Deadline: 2024-11-30 Location: Paris, France Additional Information: https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR7164-KEVVEL-026/Default.aspx?lang=EN Contact: santoni[AT]apc.in2p3.fr The theory group at the Astroparticle and Cosmology (APC) laboratory in Paris invites applications for a postdoctoral research position with a focus on gravitational physics. The appointment is expected to start between April and October 2025, and last for a two-year term, with possible extension to a third year. The successful candidate will join the group of Luca Santoni at APC, and will work on topics in the context of black holes, compact objects and gravitational waves. The successful candidate is expected to have a Ph.D. in theoretical physics. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong research record in the fields: quantum field theory, effective field theories, general relativity, black hole perturbation theory. Interested candidates are requested to submit an application through the CNRS portal (https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR7164-KEVVEL-026/Default.aspx?lang=EN) providing the following documents: _ cover letter; _ curriculum vitae; _ research statement; _ publication list; _ three reference letters (to be sent directly to santoni[AT]apc.in2p3.fr). To receive full consideration, interested candidates should send the requested material before November 30th, 2024. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Research Associate, York, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28679 Deadline: 2024-10-25 Location: York, UK Additional Information: https://jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/research-associate-569112.html Contact: benito.juarezaubry[AT]york.ac.uk Applications are invited for a Research Associate position in the Department of Mathematics at the University of York to work under the supervision of Dr Benito A Juarez Aubry on the EPSRC Fellowship Grant "Semiclassical gravity: conceptual and mathematical foundations." Department: The Department of Mathematics at the University of York is a vibrant community of mathematicians with a wide range of research interests, including a strong group working in the area of mathematical physics. Role: The aim of the project is to obtain rigorous results on semiclassical gravity. This includes understanding whether and when the theory is well posed, characterising its space of initial data, studying questions related to the existence of runaway solutions and understanding what is the domain of applicability of the theory. The project will also aim at rigorously studying particular scenarios of interest in physics, such as radiating black holes, gravitational waves or cosmology, in a semiclassical gravity setting, and understand how quantum effects lead to "beyond general relativity" deviations. Skills, Experience & Qualification needed: Candidates will have completed, or be close to completing, a PhD in a relevant area of Mathematics or Physics. An ideal candidate will have a strong mathematical background and experience in working within at least one of the research areas relevant to the project. This includes, for example, algebraic quantum field theory, gravitational physics, mathematical relativity or quantum field theory in curved spacetimes. The applicant should also show great potential at mastering new areas and techniques. Candidates must submit the following documents when applying: Cover letter CV including publication list Research statement setting out expertise and track record relevant to the project. Letter of application setting out when PhD is expected to be awarded if it is still awaited. Interview date: Week commencing 11th November 2024 For informal enquiries: Please contact Dr Benito A Juarez Aubry (benito.juarezaubry[at]york.ac.uk) The University strives to be diverse and inclusive - a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. EqualityatYork See the full job description and apply here: https://jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/research-associate-569112.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Postdoctoral Research Position in Numerical Relativity and Strong Field Gravity, Champaign, IL, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28688 Deadline: 2024-12-01 Location: Champaign, IL, USA Additional Information: https://my.physics.illinois.edu/join/#id1900 Contact: ddebord[AT]illinois.edu The Illinois Relativity Group at the Department of Physics and the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate position with a focus on numerical relativity in strong field gravity, neutrino radiation transport and numerical methods in astrophysics. The successful candidate will have a strong background in scientific software development using parallelization frameworks similar to MPI or related expertise. Expertise in GPU programming will be beneficial. The appointment is to commence in Fall 2025 and last for a two-year term with a potential extension to a third year. The postdoctoral associate is intended to partially work on developing a hybrid Monte-Carlo (particle) M1-Moment (fluid-like) neutrino transport scheme based on the Einstein Toolkit / CarpetX simulation framework as part of the E=mc2 project. This is a multi-institution collaborative project with collaborators at LSU, RIT, UIdaho, UTAustin, and UWYO to develop numerical infrastructure and methods. E=mc2 targets simulations of binary neutron star mergers including all relevant microphysics to obtain astrophysically relevant predictions of properties of the merger process and the subsequent evolution of the merger remnant. The successful candidate will join Dr. Roland Haas, Prof. Helvi Witek, and their team (including postdoc Dr. Deborah Ferguson, six graduate students and undergraduate students). The successful candidate will also become a member of the Illinois Relativity Group (which includes Prof. Stu Shapiro, Prof. Nico Yunes, Asst. Prof. Hector O. Silva, Research Professor Antonios Tsokaros and Research Professor Elena Koptieva). They will also become a member of the Illinois Center for Advanced Studies of the Universe (ICASU). While expected to be based in the the Department of Physics, the postdoctoral research associate will be able to interact and collaborate with researchers at NCSA, which currently hosts the largest GPU enabled supercomputer in the ACCESS-CI program and has active collaborations with researchers in parallelization frameworks (MPI, Charm++), machine learning, as well as numerical methods in the department of computer science and school of engineering. Interested candidates must have completed a Ph.D. in Physics, Astrophysics or a related field before the start date. They must submit their application package online here: https://my.physics.illinois.edu/join/#id1900 (Haas/Witek) Applicants are requested to submit (1) a curriculum vitae, including a list of publications (2) a research statement (limited to 3 pages, 1 inch margin, 11-12pt) containing a summary of previous and current research, and future plans (3) contact information for three referees who will be asked to write letters of recommendation The deadline for applications and all letters of recommendation is December 1, 2024, for full consideration. The anticipated starting date of the position is August 15, 2025, though other starting times may be negotiated. Please contact Roland Haas (rhaas(a)illinois.edu) and Helvi Witek (hwitek(a)illinois.edu) if you have any questions about the position itself, or Deanna Frye (ddebord(a)illinois.edu) if you have any questions about the application form. Candidates from underrepresented groups in STEM are particularly encouraged to apply. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters (https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/one.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=5705) to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participati…) Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Gravity Fellow at the Center for Gravitational Physics, Austin, TX, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/10/07/gravity-fellow-at-the-center… Deadline: 2024-11-22 Location: Austin, TX, USA Additional Information: https://weinberg.utexas.edu/research/center-gravitational-physics Contact: deirdre.shoemaker[AT]austin.utexas.edu The Center for Gravitational Physics (CGP) at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for the position of Gravity Fellow, with a focus on the applications of data science and machine learning to fundamental problems in gravitational wave physics and multimessenger astrophysics. Gravity Fellow will have the opportunity to conduct independent research and to collaborate with the faculty of the CGP (Hsin-Yu Chen, Pablo Laguna, Richard Matzner, Deirdre Shoemaker, and Aaron Zimmerman). This position is equivalent to a senior postdoctoral fellowship, starting in September 2025. The initial appointment is for two years, with the possibility of extension to a third year subject to available funding and research performance. This position is open to candidates with expertise in gravitational-wave physics, multi-messenger astrophysics, and numerical simulations related to compact binary coalescence. Gravity Fellow is expected to have experience in data analysis, machine learning, and/or artificial intelligence as applied to these research areas. Fellow will benefit from collaboration with other faculty, postdoctoral fellows and graduate students at the CGP and within the larger Weinberg Institute. Professors Chen, Shoemaker and Zimmerman are members of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and the LISA Consortium, and a successful candidate will have the opportunity to join or continue membership in these collaborations. Fellow will also benefit from interactions with members of the Weinberg Theory Group, the Department of Astronomy, and the Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences. Successful candidate will also benefit from living in Austin, a large city known for a thriving live music scene, artistic culture, and great food. It is widely regarded as the "live music capital of the world" and an overall great city to live and work in. Applicants must submit a cover letter (no more than 1 page), CV, list of publications, a short statement of research interests (no more than 2 pages in length) and arrange to have three letters of reference uploaded to the AJO posting ( https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28766 ). Applications are due November 22, 2024. The completion of a PhD is required prior to the beginning of this appointment. The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Weinberg Institute Fellowship in Gravitation, Austin, TX, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/10/07/weinberg-institute-fellowshi… Deadline: 2024-11-22 Location: Austin, TX, USA Additional Information: https://weinberg.utexas.edu Contact: deirdre.shoemaker[AT]austin.utexas.edu The Center for Gravitational Physics (CGP) within the Weinberg Institute at the University of Texas at Austin invites applicants for multiple Weinberg Institute Postdoctoral Fellowships in Gravitation. These are full-time postdoctoral positions starting in September 2025. Fellows will have the opportunity to conduct independent research and to collaborate with the faculty of the CGP (Hsin-Yu Chen, Pablo Laguna, Richard Matzner, Deirdre Shoemaker, and Aaron Zimmerman). The initial appointment is for two years, with the possibility of extension to a third year subject to available funding and research performance. This position is open to candidates in gravitational-wave physics and astrophysics, especially in (but not limited to) the areas of: (1) Cosmological inference with gravitational-wave observations (2) Nuclear astrophysics with gravitational-wave observations (3) Gravitational-wave multimessenger astrophysics (4) Numerical simulations of compact binaries Fellows will benefit from collaboration with other faculty, postdoctoral fellows and graduate students at the CGP and within the larger Weinberg Institute. Professors Chen, Shoemaker and Zimmerman are members of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and the LISA Consortium, and a successful candidate will have the opportunity to join or continue membership in these collaborations. Fellows will also benefit from interactions with members of the Weinberg Theory Group, the Department of Astronomy, and the Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences. Successful candidates will also benefit from living in Austin, a large city known for a thriving live music scene, artistic culture, and great food. It is widely regarded as the "live music capital of the world" and an overall great city to live and work in. Applicants must submit a cover letter (no more than 1 page), CV, list of publications, a short statement of research interests (no more than 2 pages in length) and arrange to have three letters of reference uploaded to the AJO posting ( https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28726 ) . Applications are due November 22, 2024. The completion of a PhD is required prior to the beginning of this appointment. The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. Postdoc position in gravitational-wave source modelling, Southampton, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28698 Deadline: 2024-11-04 Location: Southampton, UK Additional Information: https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=2882424PJ Contact: a.pound[AT]soton.ac.uk The University of Southampton is inviting applications for a postdoctoral position in gravitational-wave source modelling. The successful candidate will join Adam Pound's ERC Consolidator Grant/UKRI Frontier Research Grant programme to model waveforms from small-mass-ratio binaries. Southampton's School of Mathematical Sciences is home to world-leading research groups in gravitational physics, currently comprising 16 staff members, over 10 postdocs, and around 20 PhD students. Research in the groups includes black-hole and neutron-star physics, gravitational-wave source modelling and data analysis, gravitational self-force, numerical relativity, string theory, and holography. The group is involved in the LISA Consortium, the LISA DDPC, the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, and the Einstein Telescope Observational Science Board. The successful applicant will contribute to high-accuracy gravitational-wave model development for both current and future detectors. The fellow will also have the opportunity to join the international collaboration on post-adiabatic self-force models, which links Southampton to University College Dublin, the Albert Einstein Institute, the Niels Bohr Institute, the Universite' libre de Bruxelles, and others. The ideal candidate will have a track record in at least one of the following research areas: the relativistic two-body problem (including post-Newtonian or post-Minkowskian approximations), gravitational self-force theory, black hole perturbation theory, tidal perturbations of compact bodies, and environmental or beyond-GR effects in extreme-mass-ratio inspirals. The applicant will have, or be about to obtain, a relevant PhD degree in physics or mathematics. The post will be for 3 years, with a negotiable start date. A complete application should include (i) a CV, including a list of publications, (ii) a statement of research interests (1 to 2 pages), and (iii) the contact information of at least two referees. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Postdoctoral position in gravity, Fredericton, Canada ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28701 Deadline: 2024-10-31 Location: Fredericton, Canada Additional Information: https://www.unb.ca/fredericton/science/depts/math-stats/index.html Contact: edward.wilson-ewing[AT]unb.ca The Gravity Group at the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton intends to appoint a postdoctoral fellow beginning September 2025 for a period of two years, funding permitting. The group has three faculty members, Viqar Husain, Sanjeev Seahra, and Edward Wilson-Ewing, several graduate students, and typically 1-2 postdocs. Research interests include classical general relativity, cosmology and quantum gravity. Applications must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae (including a list of publications) and a research statement. Applications should be emailed to: unb.gravity [AT] protonmail.com Applicants should also arrange for 3 letters of reference to be sent directly to the same email address, with the applicant's name in the subject line. Applications from underrepresented groups in theoretical physics, including women, visible minorities, and Indigenous people, are strongly encouraged. The deadline for receipt of completed applications (including reference letters) is October 31, 2024. Applicants may be asked to apply for an Atlantic Association for Research in the Mathematical Sciences (AARMS | aarms.math.ca) postdoctoral fellowship (deadline mid-November). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Postdoctoral position in Theoretical and Gravitational Physics, Dublin, Ireland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28704 Deadline: 2024-11-30 Location: Dublin, Ireland Additional Information: http://itf.fys.kuleuven.be/postdoc-application Contact: christiana.pantelidou[AT]ucd.ie University College Dublin (Ireland) invites applications for a postdoctoral position in Theoretical and Gravitational Physics, with a focus on non-linear phenomena. The successful candidate will work with Dr Christiana Pantelidou and be funded through a Royal Society - Science Foundation Ireland grant. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in black holes in AdS, the AdS/CFT correspondence, QNM computations, and with some competence in numerical computations. Candidates will have ample opportunities to collaborate with the broader Relativity Group at UCD, and will also be encouraged to pursue their own research topics. The appointment is for two years, starting on October 1, 2025 (or earlier). The salary will be at the level of an SFI New Post-Doctoral Researcher (~ 43 kEUR gross salary per annum) and comes with additional research and travel funds. The Relativity Group at UCD consists of 4 faculty members (Prof Adrian Ottewill, Dr Barry Wardell, Dr Niels Warburton, Dr Sarp Akcay), 2 senior research fellows (Dr Christiana Pantelidou, Dr Chris Kavanagh), 2 postdoctoral fellows (Dr Susanna Barsanti, Dr Brad Cownden) and 6 PhD students. Together they form a vibrant and friendly research group. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applications from traditionally underrepresented groups. Interested applicants can apply through the Joint European System indicating University College Dublin (UCD) as their preference. When filling in the application form, you will be asked to include your CV, your research plan and a list of three referees. Applications should be made before the 30th of November 2024. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. Postdoctoral position on Theoretical Modelling of Compact Stars and Gravitational Waves, Pune, India ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28710 Deadline: 2024-11-11 Location: Pune, India Additional Information: http://web.iucaa.in:8080/iucaa/jsp/pdf/AUG-2024/WEB_PDF_APP_MST_FY2024.jsp Contact: debarati[AT]iucaa.in The Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) in Pune (India) invites applications for a postdoctoral position in Theoretical Modelling of Compact stars and Gravitational Waves. One of the diverse interests of the NSGW group at IUCAA is to probe extreme matter properties with the help of gravitational waves from neutron stars. Selected candidates will get an opportunity to work on developing models for Neutron stars as GW sources and to look for signatures in GW data. Applications are particularly encouraged from those who have prior expertise in neutron star astrophysics, numerical modelling and/or GW data analysis. The candidates will have an exciting exposure to work in collaboration within a large international GW community. The selected candidate will work in the active and vibrant research group of Dr Debarati Chatterjee (Associate Professor). The NSGW group at IUCAA currently comprises of 6 PhD students and several masters and project students. The group members are conscious about maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applicants particularly from women or any underrepresented sections. Interested applicants can apply through the IUCAA portal. When filling in the application form, you will be asked to include your CV, your research plan and a list of three referees. The deadline for submission of applications is November 11, 2024. The last date for submitting referees reports is November 15, 2024. Successful selected candidates will be informed before the end of March 2025, and are expected to commence their fellowship during August 2025. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. Post-doctoral positions in Gravitational Physics, Lisbon, Portugal ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/10/16/post-doctoral-positions-in-g… Deadline: 2024-12-31 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Additional Information: https://ist-id.pt/files/sites/43/bl246-ist-id_en-pdf-652kb.pdf Contact: richard.brito[AT]tecnico.ulisboa.pt The Gravity Group at Tecnico (GRIT), part of the Center for Astrophysics and Gravitation (CENTRA) in Tecnico, Lisbon, invites applications for two post-doctoral research fellowships in Gravitational Physics. The successful applicants will work with Dr. Richard Brito on the project "Opportunities in the gravitational sky: Searching for new fundamental fields with Black Holes and Gravitational Waves", funded by the Fundacao para a Ciencia e Tecnologia (FCT) under the ERC-Portugal Program. The project's main goal is to explore novel strategies to search for new fundamental fields, either motivated by dark matter models or by beyond GR theories, using gravitational-wave and black-hole observations. The fellows will be expected to contribute to the project's research goals and activities, such as the training of students. The initial appointment is for two years, possibly renewable up to the end-date of the project in July 2027, subject to funding renewal and satisfactory performance. The start date is flexible and can occur any time between February 2025 and July 2025 (the exact start date will be agreed upon with the successful candidates). Candidates must hold a PhD degree in Physics or related areas obtained no more than 3 years before the application date. A strong background in black-hole and/or gravitational-wave physics is desirable. Candidates with experience in topics such as tests of GR and/or dark matter with gravitational-waves, black-hole perturbation theory, gravitational-wave modelling and gravitational-wave data analysis, are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications must be formalized by sending the following documents: i) B1- Form available at https://ist-id.pt/concursos/bolsas/; ii) CV (including list of publications); iii) a research statement (max 2 page); iv) PhD degree certificate; v) two recommendation letters to be sent separately. The application material should be sent by e-mail to richard.brito[AT]tecnico.ulisboa.pt [please use the subject: "Post-doctoral fellowship (BL246/2024_IST-ID)"] and must be submitted before 31st December 2024. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. For more details on the fellowship and application process see the link attached to this advertisement. The GRIT group is the largest group in the country working on gravitational physics, and has close ties to the Strong gravity group at the Niels Bohr Institute. The group is also part of the LISA Consortium and the Einstein Telescope Collaboration; the successful candidate will be encouraged to join these efforts. More information about the group can be found at https://centra.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/network/grit/. Informal inquiries can be made by contacting Richard Brito at richard.brito[AT]tecnico.ulisboa.pt. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12. Postdoctoral Fellow in effective field theory and gravitational physics, Gandhinagar, India ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28731 Deadline: 2024-11-15 Location: Gandhinagar, India Additional Information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cOPatyMdcHzCgvDBsStM8ycYHGTPuDQz/view?pli=1 Contact: abhattacharyya[AT]iitgn.ac.in A one-year postdoctoral position with Prof. Arpan Bhattacharyya at the Physics Department of IIT Gandhinagar is available with a possibility of extension subject to performance and availability of funds. A successful candidate is expected to conduct research on one or more of the following topics: Application of effective field theory and techniques of scattering amplitude in the context of gravitational wave physics (e.g. PN/PM formalism, self-force, etc.) and other relevant areas in high-energy physics, effects of environments on GW physics, analysis of GW from different sources, black hole perturbation for theories beyond GR and preferably have some experience with numerical analysis (through any kind of software like Python, Mathematica or any software relevant for computing Feynman diagrams but not necessarily restricted to these.). The candidate should hold a PhD degree in physics. Candidates who have submitted their thesis or are about to submit it may also apply. A strong record of publications in the field (but not necessarily restricted to) of quantum field theory/effective field theory/scattering amplitude/Black-hole/Gravitational physics is expected. Candidates working in the domain of particle physics but interested in working in formal aspects of GW physics as well as other areas in high energy physics (e.g. soft gravitational/celestial amplitudes) focusing on effective field theory and higher-loop scattering amplitude are also encouraged to apply. Application has to be submitted via the following google form, link of which can be found inside the advertisement link. Additionally, two letters of recommendation are required. They should be directly sent to the email id: abhattacharyya[AT]iitgn.ac.in with the subject line Reco-GW_Gravity_Name of the Applicant. In case of any queries, kindly contact Prof. Arpan Bhattacharyya (email: abhattacharyya[AT]iitgn.ac.in). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.13. Postdoctoral Fellowship in Physics and Astronomy, Baltimore, MD, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28735 Deadline: 2024-12-01 Location: Baltimore, MD, USA Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28776 Contact: dsmee[AT]jhu.edu The William H. Miller III Department of Physics and Astronomy at Johns Hopkins University invites applications for several postdoctoral fellowships. These fellowships offer the opportunity for postdoctoral research that combines academic freedom with strong faculty mentorship in an intellectually vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming department. Some of the fellowships will be in the research areas of general relativity, gravitational wave astronomy, black hole physics, and cosmology. The Department has strong programs in condensed-matter physics, particle physics, astrophysics, and biological physics and is now embarking upon a significant expansion, including growth into new areas of physics. The department also benefits from its close relationship with the Space Telescope Science Institute, located on the Johns Hopkins campus. More details about the department and its research can be found at https://physics-astronomy.jhu.edu Consideration of applications will begin on 1 December 2024 and continue until all available positions are filled. Applicants will also be considered for other appropriate postdoctoral positions in the department. Applicants should submit a curriculum vita, a statement of research interests, and a list of publications and arrange for at least three letters of reference on their behalf to be submitted to the application website: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28776 From the dropdown list in Academic Jobs Online, please specify two (but no more) faculty members whose research interests most closely overlap with yours. Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, other legally protected characteristics or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The University promotes Affirmative Action for minorities, women, individuals who are disabled, and veterans. Johns Hopkins University is a drug-free, smoke-free workplace. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.14. Asst/Assoc Professor of Applied Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence, Rochester, NY, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/10/17/asst-assoc-professor-of-appl… Deadline: 2024-11-01 Location: Rochester, NY, USA Additional Information: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?PageType=Jo… Contact: mxbsma[AT]rit.edu College of Science COS School of Mathematics and Statistics Detailed Job Description The School of Mathematics and Statistics (SMS) at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) invites applications for a full-time, open rank faculty position in the fields of data science and artificial intelligence (AI). We seek highly qualified candidates who will provide vision and leadership in advancing the field of AI, particularly through interdisciplinary initiatives and projects that complement the existing research groups at RIT, including those in astrophysics, climate science, biology, software development, statistical machine learning, computational and data science. Candidates must possess a robust track record of research in fundamental AI and data science. We are particularly interested in individuals who have demonstrated notable innovation in recent advances, such as the foundations and applications of large language models (LLMs) or the development of novel AI algorithms utilizing the latest technologies for applications in science and technology. The successful candidate will engage with multiple programs and research centers at RIT that are actively involved in AI initiatives, including the Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation, the Data and Predictive Analytics Center, the Astrophysical Sciences and Technology Program, and the Mathematical Modeling PhD program. RIT is committed to providing cutting-edge resources, fostering industry collaborations, and maintaining a supportive academic environment, making it an ideal setting for professional growth in this specialized field. Responsibilities will include securing external funding, leading a vibrant research group dedicated to training graduate students, and enhancing the visibility and impact of the group through participation in conferences, workshops, and seminars. The selected candidate will be expected to publish research findings in top-tier journals and present at national and international conferences. Additionally, responsibilities will encompass research, teaching, and service to the School of Mathematics and Statistics, the College of Science, and RIT. The successful candidate will mentor and advise PhD students, as well as graduates and undergraduates in programs offered by SMS, teach graduate and undergraduate courses, and develop a successful and independent research program with the potential to attract external funding. We invite qualified candidates with a passion for advancing the fields of data science and artificial intelligence to apply and become part of our academic community at RIT. We seek individuals with the ability and interest to contribute to a community committed to student-centeredness; professional development and scholarship; integrity and ethics; respect, diversity, and pluralism; innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration. Select to view links to RIT's core values, honor code, and diversity commitment. Learn more about our excellent benefits, including tuition benefits, by visiting https://www.rit.edu/humanresources/regular-employee-benefits. Salary is negotiable and commensurable with experience. Deadline for full consideration: November 1, 2024. Anticipated Start Date: 13-Aug-2025 Required Application DocumentsCover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References, Research Statement, Statement of Diversity Contribution, Statement of Teaching Philosophy How To Apply Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty; search openings, then Keyword Search 9304BR. Please submit your application, curriculum vitae, cover letter addressing the listed qualifications and upload the following attachments: The names, email addresses, and phone numbers for three references Research Statement, including candidate's vision for establishing a world-class AI research group at RIT Statement of Teaching Philosophy Contribution to Diversity Statement +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.15. PhD Position in Quantum Gravity, Fredericton, Canada ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28741 Deadline: 2024-11-30 Location: Fredericton, Canada Additional Information: https://www.unb.ca/fredericton/science/depts/math-stats/index.html Contact: edward.wilson-ewing[AT]unb.ca The gravity group at the University of New Brunswick is seeking students to begin doctoral studies (PhD) in September 2025. Applicants should have a degree in physics or mathematics. The group consists of three faculty members: Viqar Husain, Sanjeev Seahra and Edward Wilson-Ewing. Typically, the group also includes several graduate students and 1-2 postdoctoral fellows. Our main areas of research are general relativity, quantum gravity, and cosmology. Applications should include: (i) a cover letter with a brief description of your research interests, (ii) a curriculum vitae, and (iii) copies of your academic transcripts. Applications should be emailed to: unb.gravity [AT] protonmail.com  Applicants should also arrange for 2 letters of reference to be sent directly to the same email address, with the applicant's name in the subject line. Applications from under-represented groups, including women, visible minorities, and Indigenous people, are strongly encouraged. The deadline for receipt of completed applications (including reference letters) is November 30, 2024. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.16. Bart J Bok Fellowship in Astrophysics, Tucson, AZ, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28743 Deadline: 2024-12-06 Location: Tucson, AZ, USA Additional Information: https://aas.org/jobregister/ad/4bfbf1a1 Contact: vpaschal[AT]arizona.edu Researchers interested in numerical relativity/strong gravity are strongly encouraged to apply for the UArizona Bok Postdoctoral Fellowship. Strong gravity researchers at UArizona include: Vasileios Paschalidis (numerical relativity), Sam Gralla (strong gravity and electromagnetism) and Chi-kwan Chan (Event Horizon telescope). There are also opportunities to collaborate with the SAGUARO group that performs follow-up observations of gravitational wave sources. See details for the fellowships below. Applications are solicited for the Bart J. Bok Fellowship in Astronomy and Astrophysics at Steward Observatory, University of Arizona. This postdoctoral fellowship provides an opportunity for a recent Ph.D. recipient to pursue an ambitious program of research in any area of theoretical, experimental, or observational astronomy or astrophysics. The University of Arizona, Department of Astronomy/Steward Observatory (DA/SO) offers a world-class research environment in space science and astrophysics with strong interdisciplinary instrumentation programs across the Departments of Astronomy, Physics, Optical Sciences, and Planetary Sciences. We provide direct access to various world-class observational and computational facilities for ground-based radio and optical/IR observing. All of the observational and computational facilities of the DA/SO are available to the Fellow, who is encouraged to conduct independent research and to develop collaborations with faculty, staff and students. The Bok Fellow will receive an annual stipend as well as access to a generous research fund to support their scientific program. This 3-year Fellowship commences in Fall 2025. Candidates must have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. in Astronomy or a related field before the start date of the Fellowship. For information on how to apply visit the AAS job register posting https://aas.org/jobregister/ad/4bfbf1a1 Additional information about the Department, Steward Observatory, its personnel, and its facilities can be found here: https://astro.arizona.edu. Information about being a postdoc at Arizona is available here: https://astro.arizona.edu/academics/postdoctoral-program. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.17. School Head of Physics and Astronomy, Rochester, NY, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/10/18/school-head-of-physics-and-a… Deadline: 2024-12-01 Location: Rochester, NY, USA Additional Information: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=2… Contact: gmtsps[AT]rit.edu School Head of Physics and Astronomy College of Science Detailed Job Description The School of Physics and Astronomy (SoPA) in the College of Science (COS) at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is inviting applications for the position of Professor and School Head. RIT seeks a visionary and proven dynamic leader to serve as the Head of SoPA who will work with the faculty to implement a shared vision for the future of the School. As the chief academic, fiscal, and administrative officer of the School, the Head provides leadership, advocacy, oversight, and management. The Head is responsible for overseeing academic, student, faculty, and staff affairs, for leading the operational activities of the School, and for helping to facilitate the research, scholarship, teaching, and service/outreach activities of its members. The Head will work closely with the leadership team in COS on strategic planning and interdisciplinary initiatives, and will coordinate the development of a multi-year strategic plan for SoPA to complement those at the College and Institute levels. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Overseeing and continually improving the SoPA undergraduate and graduate program; Promoting research, scholarship and professional development; Encouraging discovery, entrepreneurship, and experiential learning opportunities for faculty, staff, and students; Fostering SoPA participation in interdisciplinary projects and programs, internally and externally; Fostering excellence in teaching quality and methodology; Recruiting and retaining top-tier faculty who are aligned with the strategic plans of SoPA, COS, and RIT; Supporting and advocating for faculty, staff, and students at all levels; Cultivating existing and prospective donors and research partners; and Effectively and equitably managing SoPA financial resources, faculty and staff plans of work, and space and facilities. The successful candidate will be appointed with tenure at a faculty rank commensurate with previous experience, abilities, and qualities of leadership. SoPA Head appointments have five-year terms. The appointment as School Head is that of an employee at will, and continues at the sole discretion of the COS Dean. We are seeking an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to student-centeredness; professional development and scholarship; integrity and ethics; respect, diversity and pluralism; innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration. Select to view links to RIT's core values, honor code, and statement of diversity. Learn more about our excellent benefits, including tuition benefits, by visiting https://www.rit.edu/humanresources/regular-employee-benefits. Department/College Description The School of Physics and Astronomy consists of 37 full-time faculty, 10 postdocs, 190 undergraduate physics majors, and 70 graduate students. The School offers BS, MS, and PhD programs in Physics, as well as PhD/MS programs in Astrophysical Sciences and Technology. Faculty in the School currently also contribute to graduate programs in Materials Science & Engineering, Microsystems Engineering, Sustainability, Imaging Science, Mathematical Modeling, and Applied & Computational Mathematics. Information about the RIT School of Physics and Astronomy can be found at https://www.rit.edu/science/school-physics-and-astronomy. The College of Science leads six of RIT's major research centers, namely, the Center for Advancing Scholarship to Transform Learning, the Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation, the NanoPower Research Laboratory, the Laboratory for Multiwavelength Astrophysics, the Center for Detectors, and the Digital Imaging and Remote Sensing Laboratory. Currently, RIT has identified five Signature Research Areas, and the College of Science leads three of them, i.e., the Future Photon Initiative, Frontiers in Gravitational Wave Astrophysics, and Unmanned Aerial Systems. College of Science faculty also collaborate with the Center for Human-aware AI and the Computational Linguistics and Speech Processing Lab. Required Minimum Qualifications Applicants must have a distinguished record of teaching and research. Required minimum qualifications: We seek an individual who is committed to the principles expressed in RIT's core values, honor code, and statement of diversity. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to facilitate and encourage collaboration across academic disciplines, to effectively manage a diverse body of faculty and staff with a variety of work plans, and to foster a broad faculty research portfolio. Qualifications consistent with the rank of tenured professor and the expectations for the Head of SoPA include: An earned doctorate in physics or related academic discipline; Significant leadership and administrative experience; A significant record of peer-reviewed scholarship and external funding; Evidence of ability to contribute to the university's commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences; Evidence of teaching excellence and a commitment to undergraduate and graduate education. Anticipated Start Date 01-Jul-2025 Required Application DocumentsCover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, Research Statement, Statement of Diversity Contribution, Statement of Teaching Philosophy How To Apply Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty; search openings, then Keyword Search 9280BR. Please submit your application online. The submitted materials should include a cover letter addressing the listed qualifications, a detailed curriculum vitae, and upload the following attachments: A Vision and Leadership Statement that expresses your vision as prospective Head for the School of Physics and Astronomy, and that discusses your leadership and management principles, including the strengthening of existing school-wide initiatives and the enhancement of scholarship and teaching. A Research Statement that provides: an overview of recent research products (including the applicant's role), an overview of externally funded research, any proposed plans for an externally funded research enterprise, with an overview of research needs (e.g., major equipment, infrastructure), and your record and approach to training, mentorship, and support of research students of various levels. A Teaching Statement that: discusses your teaching philosophy and pedagogical approach(es); previous teaching experiences and/or courses you would like to develop, existing courses you would like to teach; and articulates your specific interests or goals for teaching, curriculum development, or program development. A Contribution to Diversity Statement that articulates your past contributions and future goals to contribute to personal and institutional diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in your teaching, scholarship, and service. Candidacy will be kept confidential until the candidate accepts an invitation for an interview, at which time a list of references will be required. Final salary is negotiable and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Any questions regarding the position should be addressed to Dr. George Thurston (gmtsps[AT]rit.edu) and Dr. Jan van Aardt (jvacis[AT]rit.edu) via email. Please use 'Attention: SoPA Head Search' in so doing. The committee will begin to review complete applications upon receipt, however, to ensure full consideration applications must be received by December 1, 2024. It is expected that the new Head will assume the position no later than July 1, 2025. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.18. Full-Time Faculty Positions in Physics, Istanbul, Turkiye ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/10/18/full-time-faculty-positions-… Deadline: 2024-12-15 Location: Istanbul, Turkiye Additional Information: https://jobs.ku.edu.tr/open_positions/full-time-faculty-positions-in-physic…. Contact: cs[AT]ku.edu.tr Koc University, a foundation-supported, non-profit institution of higher education in Istanbul, Turkiye, invites applications for full-time faculty positions in Theoretical or Experimental Physics that will complement and/or expand the current research activities of the Physics Department. Current research areas include biological physics, cold atoms, condensed and soft matter physics, gravitation and high energy physics, micro/nano photonic materials and devices, quantum computation, quantum optics, solid-state lasers, ultrafast optics, and biomedical optics. Post-doctoral experience is required. Candidates are expected to develop a competitive research program and teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses. The medium of instruction is English. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Side benefits include housing aid, health insurance and financial support for K12 education of candidates' children. Applications submitted by December 15, 2024 will receive full consideration, later applications being reviewed as needed until the positions are filled. Applicants should submit by email a cover letter, current CV, research plan, and the names of three references to: Professor I. Halil Kavakli, Dean, College of Sciences, Koc University, Email: cs [AT] ku.edu.tr +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.19. PostDoc position in Optics/GW Instrumentation, Louvain, Belgium ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28760 Deadline: 2024-11-17 Location: Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium Additional Information: https://cp3.irmp.ucl.ac.be/job/105 Contact: aaron.goodwinjones[AT]gmail.com The Gravitational Wave (GW) group at UCLouvain (Belgium) is searching for an outstanding postdoctoral researcher in gravitational wave instrumentation. The successful applicant will contribute to cutting-edge research and development projects for the Virgo interferometric GW detector and the future Einstein Telescope (ET), as well as instrumentation for other gravitational-wave detectors and prototypes. Our group is hosted at the Center for Cosmology, Particle Physics and Phenomenology (CP3) of the Research Institute in Mathematics and Physics (IRMP). The CP3 center hosts research in physics of the Universe and fundamental interactions both on the experimental and theoretical fronts. The UCLouvain gravitational-wave group is part of the Virgo and Einstein Telescope collaborations. We also participate actively in two Einstein Telescope research and development facilities, E-TEST and ETpathfinder funded by the EU through its Interreg Europe programme. The group is also active in LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA (LVK) physics data analyses and contributes significantly to the computing effort of the LVK Collaboration via the CP3 computing cluster and by providing GRID-based services. The CP3 center of UCLouvain, is a highly international, diverse, and stimulating environment that also includes groups working on CERN experiments (CMS and NA62), IceCube, KM3NeT, muography, and on projects in theoretical particle physics and cosmology. The selected candidate is expected to play a central role in laser and optics related projects. Specific projects could include: investigation of higher-order resonant modes for the future ET project, transverse optical mode control for high power lasers using phase cameras, and developing extremely stable lasers with 1.5 and 2-micrometer wavelengths. The successful candidate will work with the newly hired Dr A. Goodwin-Jones, prof. C. Lauzin, and prof. G. Bruno. Two PhD students on these topics will also be part of the team. Collaboration with the rest of the Belgian GW community and our international partners at ETpathfinder, E-TEST, Virgo and ET is foreseen. We provide strong support for travel and professional development, anticipating funding for at least one major European conference per year and regular travel to collaborative partner sites. UCLouvain is located 25 km south of Brussels, easily accessible by public transport, offering a choice between city life in the EU capital or the peaceful countryside surrounding the campus. UCLouvain provides numerous benefits, including reimbursement of public transport and free language courses. Learn more about life at UCLouvain here. The duration of the appointment can be up to 4 years in total, renewable yearly subject to mutual satisfaction. The selected candidate is ideally expected to start the appointment in January 2025. We strongly encourage applications from women, individuals from underrepresented backgrounds, and other minorities, as we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive research environment. Applications must include a curriculum vitae, a personal motivation letter including a research statement, and at least two recommendation letters from senior scientists. Applications must be submitted on-line, by Sunday 17 November 2024, at: https://cp3.irmp.ucl.ac.be/jobs/105. Applicants should hold, by the time of the start of the appointment, a PhD degree in physics or engineering and they should demonstrate a strong interest and motivation in instrumentation for research in fundamental physics. Additionally, they should not have lived or carried out their main activity (work, study, etc.) in Belgium for more than 24 months in the three years prior to the appointment starting date. The position will remain open after the first deadline indicated above until a suitable candidate is found. For more information, please, contact Aaron Goodwin-Jones (aaron.goodwinjones[at]gmail.com) Clement Lauzin (Clement.Lauzin[at]uclouvain.be) Giacomo Bruno (Giacomo.Bruno[at]uclouvain.be) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.20. Expression of interest for two postdocs position on GW cosmology/astrophysics, Rome, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28763 Deadline: 2024-10-31 Location: Rome, Italy Additional Information: https://sites.google.com/view/gravitysirens/jobs Contact: simone.mastrogiovanni[AT]roma1.infn.it We invite expressions of interest for two postdoc positions at the Italian Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN) in Rome, Italy. The postdoc positions will be funded under the European Research Council (ERC) Starting program GravitySirens, whose goal is to study cosmology and compact binaries' astrophysics using gravitational-wave signals. Potential candidates should have a PhD in astronomy, astrophysics, physics or engineering. We are particularly eager to receive expressions of interest from candidates with experience in (i) population inference with gravitational-wave signals (ii) population synthesis and astrophysics of compact binary coalescence. Previous experience with machine learning is also highly appreciated. The two postdocs will join the new research group GravitySirens led by Dr. Simone Mastrogiovanni. The postdocs will have also the possibility to join the Virgo and Einstein Telescope (ET) groups at INFN Rome. INFN Rome is located inside Sapienza University, one of the largest Universities in Italy. The Virgo and ET groups in Rome have about 50 researchers including PhD students, postdocs and 10 faculty. The two postdocs positions are expected to start before Apr 2025. Interested candidates should send (i) a brief motivation letter (ii) curriculum vitae and (iii) two contacts for reference letters to Simone Mastrogiovanni (simone.mastrogiovanni[AT]roma1.infn.it). Expressions of interest can be sent at the earliest convenience, but not later than Oct 31st. Please, fell free to forward this announcement to potential candidates. For any other information, please do not hesitate to reach out to +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.21. PhD in Mathematical Physics, York, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28779 Deadline: 2025-02-10 Location: York, UK Additional Information: https://www.york.ac.uk/maths/study/postgraduate-research/funding/phd_schola… Contact: benito.juarezaubry[AT]york.ac.uk Project: Semiclassical gravity describes the effective interactions of quantum matter with classical gravity at scales between those of classical and quantum gravity. It offers important insights but also highlights tensions in gravity-quantum unification. Important predictions rely on semiclassical gravity arguments, such black hole radiation (and evaporation) and the formation of structure in cosmology. However, the mathematical and conceptual foundations of semiclassical gravity are poorly understood. This PhD project will support the goals of EPSRC Fellowship Grant EP/Y014510/1 in carrying out a rigorous study of the foundations of this theory, using state-of-the-art mathematical techniques in quantum physics and gravity, and characterising semiclassical gravity's regime of applicability with full precision. You will be working with Dr Benito A Juarez Aubry and Prof Chris Fewster in the Department of Mathematics. Eligibility: Open to UK (home) students only. Applications are invited from students who aim to commence their PhD studies in September 2025. Applicants should have completed an Honours undergraduate degree or a Masters degree in Mathematics or Physics by the start date. The successful applicant should be self-motivated and have a keen interest in learning and applying mathematical techniques to contribute significantly to the project's goal. How to apply: Apply here: https://www.york.ac.uk/maths/study/postgraduate-research/funding/phd_schola… Application deadline: Monday 10 February 2025, 12pm GMT Applicants should apply online for a PhD in Mathematics naming Dr Benito A Juarez Aubry as the potential supervisor. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.22. PhD Studentships in Gravitational Wave Astrophysics, Birmingham, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28790 Deadline: 2025-01-19 Location: Birmingham, UK Additional Information: http://www.sr.bham.ac.uk/phd/index.php Contact: g.pratten[AT]bham.ac.uk We are inviting applications for multiple fully-funded PhD positions in gravitational-wave astrophysics at the University of Birmingham, UK. We are particularly interested in applicants to work in a range of areas including: gravitational-wave data analysis, analytical and numerical modelling of gravitational-wave sources, exploring the physics and population properties of black holes and neutron stars, and searches for new physics with compact binaries. The Institute for Gravitational Wave Astronomy is a leading centre for gravitational-wave research in Europe, offering a vibrant research environment with diverse interests. Students will have the opportunity to engage with a global research network, including the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, the LISA Consortium, the Cosmic Explorer Consortium, the Einstein Telescope, and the European Pulsar Timing Array. The School of Physics and Astronomy is an Institute of Physics Juno Champion since 2014 and holder of the Athena SWAN Silver Award. Both initiatives recognise the School's commitment to promote diversity and equality, and to encourage better practice for all members of the community, whilst also working towards developing an equitable working culture in which all students and staff can achieve their full potential. We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, and particularly encourage applications from traditionally under-represented groups in physics and astronomy. For further information about the application procedure and other PhD opportunities within the group, please visit: http://www.sr.bham.ac.uk/phd/index.php. Informal inquiries can be directed to Prof Alberto Vecchio (a.vecchio[at]bham.ac.uk), Dr Gregorio Carullo (g.carullo[at]bham.ac.uk), Dr Patricia Schmidt (p.schmidt[at]bham.ac.uk), and Dr Geraint Pratten (g.pratten[at]bham.ac.uk). The deadline for applications is the 19th of January 2025. Kind Regards, Geraint Pratten on behalf of the Institute for Gravitational Wave Astronomy +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.23. PhD positions in Gravitational Wave Physics, Birmingham, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28800 Deadline: 2025-01-19 Location: Birmingham, UK Additional Information: https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/physics-and-astrophysics-of-black-hol… Contact: g.carullo[AT]bham.ac.uk The Institute for Gravitational Wave Astronomy at the University of Birmingham is inviting applications for PhD positions in gravitational wave physics to work with Dr Gregorio Carullo. Coalescences of two black holes are the most powerful cosmic events happening throughout the Universe. Their dynamics sources the strongest gravitational fields experimentally accessible, and gives rise to violent space-time deformations known as gravitational waves. The observation of gravitational waves by the large scale LIGO-Virgo interferometers on Earth has opened a golden era of strong-gravity exploration, powering the largest surge ever witnessed in gravity-related research worldwide. Despite rapid progress, many open questions remain. Our understanding of the general-relativistic two-body problem is far from complete, with many nonlinear effects yet to be grasped. The astrophysical origin of the stellar binary systems giving rise to these black hole pairs, and their surrounding environments, has only started to be characterised. Further, gravitational waves could be the key in resolving long-standing cosmological mysteries such as the nature of dark matter or conflicting measurements of the Universe expansion rate. The PhD candidate will delve into strong-gravity research, and gain experience into both advanced modelling methods in General Relativity and cutting-edge statistical inference techniques deployed on large supercomputers, applied to gravitational wave signals detected by current earth-based observatories or upcoming space-based missions. Details of the project will be agreed with the candidate depending on their interests and inclinations, but specific examples of challenging problems on which the aforementioned skills could be used include: measuring yet unobserved black holes vibrational spectra, modelling the near-merger two-body dynamics, developing innovative inference techniques targeting highly eccentric binaries, or probing the nature of black hole event horizons. Experience in General Relativity, Bayesian Inference and Gravitational-wave Physics would be ideal, but motivated students from any physics or astrophysics background are welcome to apply. The selected students will be part of the large Astrophysics and Space Research (ASR) group located at the heart of the beautiful campus of the University of Birmingham, providing them with a friendly, exciting and diverse research environment. The group has world-leading expertise in gravitational wave physics and astrophysics, with contributions ranging from state-of-the-art data analysis and modelling methodologies to core instrumentation, with a strong involvement in all major collaborations in the gravitational-waves field (LIGO, LISA, IPTA). Beyond gravitational waves, additional expertise of ASR members include theoretical and observational extragalactic astrophysics. For a full list of group members, please see: https://www.sr.bham.ac.uk/whoswho.php. The successful candidates will join a supportive and friendly cohort of 18 PhD students, regularly organising a range of social events throughout the program, with access to a wide selection of University facilities. We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, and particularly encourage applications from traditionally under-represented groups in physics and astronomy. The School of Physics and Astronomy is an Institute of Physics Juno Champion since 2014 and holder of the Athena SWAN Silver Award. Application guidelines can be found in the link attached. The application deadline is the 19th of January 2025. Please bring the announcement to the attention of interested candidates and feel free to contact [g.carulloATbham.ac.uk] for any inquiries. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. New COST Action on Relativistic Quantum Information ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/10/21/new-cost-action-on-relativis… Additional Information: https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA23115/ We are excited to announce the launch of the COST Action on Relativistic Quantum Information (RQI) that will last until September 2028. The European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) is an EU-funded program that assists the formation of interdisciplinary research networks in Europe and beyond. The RQI Action seeks to understand the relationship between Quantum Information Science (QIS) and the other major paradigm of modern physics, namely, the theory of relativity. Its aim is twofold. On one hand, it will apply quantum information concepts to major problems of relativistic physics, as they appear in diverse research fields. On the other, it aims to incorporate the fundamental principles of relativistic theories into the foundations of QIS, in order to create novel opportunities for both fundamental physics and technology. RQI will create a strong network that will bring together researchers from different disciplines, including quantum information science and technology, high-energy physics, quantum foundations, quantum gravity, mathematical physics, quantum optics, and space science. For further information, visit the COST webpage of the Action, where you may also apply for participation in the Actions' activities. https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA23115/ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Minkowski Institute - Call for Participation ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/10/23/minkowski-institute-call-for… Additional Information: https://minkowskiinstitute.com/spacetime.html Minkowski Institute invites colleagues, working in areas related to the foundations and nature of spacetime, to participate in a meeting, which will address and deal with a disturbingly unprecedented (on two counts) situation in fundamental physics: 1. It appears that the reality of spacetime is an experimental fact (as Minkowski de facto demonstrated), i.e., it appears experimentally confirmed that the concept of spacetime represents a real four-dimensional world with time as the fourth dimension. What makes this experimental support for the reality of spacetime unprecedented is that the experiments, which confirmed the kinematic relativistic effects, would be impossible if the world were not four-dimensional. To understand why this is so, it is sufficient only to see in Minkowski's paper "Space and Time" that length contraction is impossible in a three-dimensional world. 2. What also constitutes an unprecedented situation in fundamental physics is that, so far, most physicists have not addressed even Minkowski's own arguments for the reality of spacetime; they simply ignored them arguing (at best) that the concept of spacetime is "just a description" and that "the question of the reality of spacetime belongs to philosophy"?! (both "justifications" for ignoring the question of the reality of spacetime are incorrect). However, as we all (in theory) know, physics, particularly fundamental physics, does not work in that way (by avoiding fundamental issues) and cannot advance by ignoring arguments, especially given that those arguments are firmly based on the experimental evidence to such an extent that experiments would be impossible if those arguments were wrong. Addressing Minkowski's arguments for the reality of spacetime is of crucial importance for physicists because the physics of a three-dimensional world is fundamentally different from the physics of a four-dimensional world: 1. In a three-dimensional world physics deals with motions and interactions of three-dimensional particles / bodies.   2. In a four-dimensional world physics deals with interrelations between worldlines (or worldtubes in the case of extended bodies), as Minkowski explained, and "static" deformations of curved (non-geodesic) worldtubes because there is no dynamics in spacetime; it is incorrect even to say that a particle follows a timelike geodesic worldline because in spacetime the particle itself is a timelike geodesic worldline.   The proposed meeting can become one of the biennial Minkowski meetings on the foundations of spacetime physics (https://www.minkowskiinstitute.com/meetings/) organized by Minkowski Institute. We are willing to co-organize such a meeting with other institutions. If interested and have any suggestions, contact us at mi[AT]minkowskiinstitute.com or at vpetkov[AT]minkowskiinstitute.com. Vesselin Petkov One of the founders and current director of Minkowski Institute Montreal, Canada https://minkowskiinstitute.com vpetkov[AT]minkowskiinstitute.com Personal page: https://vesselinpetkov.com ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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

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

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

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

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

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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Testing Aspects of General Relativity-III, online 1.2. British Isles Graduate Workshop: Mathematical General Relativity, Coalport, UK 1.3. Physics Latam: General Relativity and Cosmology (online) 1.4. 30 Years of Gravity Research in Australasia, Camberra, Australia 1.5. Time in Quantum Theory 2024, Smolenice, Slovakia 1.6. Gravitational-wave snowballs, populations, and models, Sexten, Italy 1.7. 2nd International Conference on Quantum, Classical, and Relativistic Causality, Waterloo, Canada 1.8. GR24 and Amaldi16, Glasgow, UK 1.9. eXtreme Matter in eXtreme Star 2024, Leiden, The Netherlands 1.10. Gravity Shape Pisa: Exploring New Sources of Gravitational Waves, Pisa, Italy 1.11. Virtual Infinity Workshop 2024 (online) 1.12. Seventeenth Marcel Grossmann Meeting, Pescara, Italy (2nd announcement) 2. Jobs 2.1. PhD Student Position in Time and Causality, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada 2.2. Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Associate in gravitational lensing, Hong Kong 2.3. Research Assistant in Theoretical Physics, Krakow, Poland 2.4. Assistant Professor in Theoretical Physics, Krakow, Poland 2.5. Research Chair: Quantum Horizons Alberta, Lethbridge, Canada 2.6. Postdoc Position in Gravitational Waves, Beijing, China 2.7. PhD position on Gravitational Wave Lensing Data Analysis, Louvain, Belgium 2.8. Postdoctoral Position on GW and GNSS Data Analyis, Louvain, Belgium 2.9. Postdoctoral Researcher in Experimental High Energy Physics, Lawrence, KS, USA 2.10. Fellowship positions in gravitational-wave science, Glasgow, UK 3. News 3.1. Fordham's Second Annual Celebration of Cosmology 3.2. Gravity Research Foundation, Awards for Essays for 2024 3.3. New book: "General Post-Newtonian Orbital Effects From Earth's Satellites to the Galactic Center" (CUP) ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Testing Aspects of General Relativity-III, online --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28143 Starting: 2024-05-15 to 2024-05-16 Location: Online Additional Information: https://sites.google.com/iitgn.ac.in/event-tag-3/home Contact: abhattacharyya[AT]iitgn.ac.in Recent developments in scattering amplitudes, effective field theory have given new insights into the classical two-body dynamics in the post-Minkowskian (PM) expansion and post-Newtonian (PN), leveraging extremely efficient computational techniques traditionally used for collider physics. The workshop brings together some of the leading global experts to discuss recent developments and challenges that lie ahead in this context. This workshop is organized jointly by the members of the Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar (IITGN) and the University of Lethbridge, Canada (ULeth), working on the classical and quantum gravity field on 15-16th May, 2024. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. British Isles Graduate Workshop: Mathematical General Relativity, Coalport, UK --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28147 Starting: 2024-07-08 to 2024-07-12 Location: Coalport , UK Additional Information: https://enric-sf.github.io/BIGW_V/index.html Contact: mahdi.haghshenas.22[AT]ucl.ac.uk The fifth installment of the British Isles Graduate Workshop will focus on Mathematical General Relativity. It is targeted at PhD students and postdocs but is open for application from all. The goal is for junior researchers to work together with experienced mentors for a week somewhere in a non-university environment. The format of the workshop is that three mentors propose three topics, split into six talks each. Mentors prepare an outline for a series of 5 (introductory) talks with references for each topic, and participants prepare the talks following the mentor guidelines and present them during the workshop to the rest of their peers. The topic is concluded by a more advanced or "lookout" talk by the mentor. The topics for the workshop will be: 1) Singularity theorems in low regularity (by Melanie Graf) 2) Notions of mass in General Relativity (by Stephen McCormick) 3) TBC he mentors for BIGW V are Melanie Graf, Professor at the University of Hamburg Stephen McCormick, Senior Lecturer at Lulea University of Technology Zoe Wyatt, Assistant Professor at Cambridge University +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Physics Latam: General Relativity and Cosmology (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28179 Starting: 2024-06-03 to 2024-09-08 Location: Online Additional Information: www.physicslatam.com/gr Contact: physicslatam[AT]gmail.com Advanced Lectures on Theoretical Physics and Mathematics Physics Latam will offer an online course in General Relativity and Cosmology for undergraduate and graduate students in Latin America. The General Relativity and Cosmology, will be taught online from 3rd June to 8th Sept. 2024 by Esteban Chalbaud LIP-Coimbra (University of Coimbra), CERN (ATLAS) and Daniel Galviz at Yau Mathematical Science Center (Tsinghua University) and BIMSA China. Physics students from different universities in Latin America will be trained in general relativity and its applications to cosmology. Every approved student will receive an ICTP-PWF certificate at the end. The application procedure is now open (https://indico.ictp.it/event/10709) For more information visit our Website: www.physicslatam.com/gr Goals and deliverables Help students in Latin America by teaching lectures on theoretical physics, gravitation and cosmology. Help students to be familiar with advanced and current research topics in theoretical physics. Students will solve weekly assignments on these topics. Top students without MSc./Ph.D. will be mentored to pursue studies abroad, giving advice and recommendations about scholarships at international programs. Lecturers Esteban Chalbaud, LIP (University of Coimbra) and CERN (ATLAS) Daniel Galviz, YMSC (Tsinghua University) Teaching Assistants Blanca Hergueta, Universitaet zu Koeln Lina Castiblanco, Newcastle University Guest Speakers Parameswaran Ajith, ICTS (Tata Institute of Fundamental Research) Jan de Boer, University of Amsterdam Elena Caceres, UT Austin Paolo Creminelli, ICTP Atish Dabholkar, ICTP Song Wei, YMSC (Tsinghua University) Project coordinator Daniel Galviz, YMSC (Tsinghua University) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. 30 Years of Gravity Research in Australasia, Camberra, Australia --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/05/13/30-years-of-gravity-research… Starting: 2024-09-02 to 2024-09-03 Location: Canberra, Australia Additional Information: http://www.asgrg.org/30years Contact: 30years[AT]asgrg.org In September 1994, a group of mathematicians and physicists founded the Australasian Society for General Relativity and Gravitation (ASGRG) at a meeting in Canberra, Australia. This year, we are celebrating the 30-year anniversary of ASGRG with a 2-day conference, on Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd September, 2024. The conference will be hosted by the Australian National University, Canberra, Australia. The conference will have 2 themes. In Past Reflections, we will look back over the last 30 years, and how Australasia has contributed to research in general relativity and gravitation. In Future Ambitions, we will look forward to the next 30 years, and opportunities for continued success in general relativity and gravitational research in Australasia. Interested participants are welcome to submit proposals for a talk on either or both of these themes. The conference is open to everyone, and we welcome participation from both members and non-members of ASGRG. (We encourage anyone interested in general relativity and gravitational research in Australasia to join ASGRG at http://www.asgrg.org/membership/.) There is no registration fee for the event. Lunch and morning/afternoon tea will be provided to registered participants. A conference dinner will be organised for the Monday evening, which participants will need to pay for themselves. Please register for the conference at the following link: http://www.asgrg.org/30years. Registration will close on 15th July, 2024. We look forward to celebrating ASGRG's 30th anniversary with you in Canberra! Program Organising Committee: Malcolm Anderson (Universiti Brunei Darussalam), Carl Blair (University of Western Australia), Krzysztof Bolejko (University of Tasmania), Joerg Frauendiener (University of Otago), Susan Scott (Australian National University), Chris Stevens (University of Canterbury), Karl Wette (Australian National University). Local Organising Committee: Sareh Rajabi, Susan Scott, Karl Wette. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Time in Quantum Theory 2024, Smolenice, Slovakia --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/05/14/time-in-quantum-theory-2024/ Starting: 2024-09-10 to 2024-09-13 Location: Smolenice Castle, Slovakia Additional Information: http://quantum.physics.sk/tiqt2024/# Contact: 2024tiqt[AT]gmail.com We are pleased to announce that this year's Time in Quantum Theory (TiQT) conference will take place on 10-13th September 2024 at Smolenice Castle, Slovakia. Abstract submissions for contributed talks and posters are now open and will close on the 10th June 2024. TiQT aims to bring together disparate communities, providing a common platform to discuss questions including: - Fundamental limitations to timekeeping: how accurate can physical clocks be? This includes, but is not limited to, models for clocks, quantum information theory, and thermodynamics. - Foundational aspects of time: what can philosophy and quantum foundations say about time? How does this reflect itself in theoretical models? How can the conception of time in quantum mechanics be reconciled with that of general relativity? - How can we understand time through quantum experiments? Confirmed invited speakers: Flaminia Giacomini (ETH Zuerich) Kyungtae Kim (JILA, University of Colorado, Boulder) Maximilian Lock (Atominstitut, TU Vienna) Leon Loveridge (University of South-Eastern Norway) ...and more exciting speakers to be announced soon! Important dates for TiQT 2024: - 10th June 2024 (Monday): Submission deadline - 1st July 2024 (Monday) - Acceptance notification - 2nd August (Friday) - Early-bird registration deadline - 09th August 2024 (Friday) - Registration deadline - 10 - 13th September 2024 (Tuesday - Friday) - Conference TiQT 2024 is organized by the Research Center for Quantum Information, at the Slovak Academy of Sciences. Contact the organizing committee at 2024tiqt[at]gmail.com +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. Gravitational-wave snowballs, populations, and models, Sexten, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/05/23/gravitational-wave-snowballs… Starting: 2025-01-20 to 2025-01-24 Location: Sexten, Italy Additional Information: https://sites.google.com/unimib.it/gwsnowballs Contact: davide.gerosa[AT]unimib.it We are organizing "Gravitational-wave snowballs, populations, and models" - a workshop to be held in Sexten, in the Dolomites region of Italy, January 20-24, 2025: https://sites.google.com/unimib.it/gwsnowballs Our goal is to bring together researchers at the forefront of both forward astrophysical modeling of compact object binary formation and gravitational-wave data analysis in preparation for the upcoming O4 data release of LIGO/Virgo, for discussions focused on population-level modeling and inference. The meeting will be held at Bad Moos Hotel right next to the ski slopes and the conference program will have appropriate breaks for snow activities; more details are available at https://sites.google.com/unimib.it/gwsnowballs/logistics We hope you will consider applying to participate. Space is limited to 40 people. Please apply online at https://sites.google.com/unimib.it/gwsnowballs/registration by July 15, 2024. We plan to notify accepted participants by the end of July. Ilya Mandel Davide Gerosa Salvatore Vitale +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. 2nd International Conference on Quantum, Classical, and Relativistic Causality, Waterloo, Canada --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28221 Starting: 2024-09-16 to 2024-09-20 Location: Waterloo, Canada Additional Information: http://www.causalworlds.ca/ Contact: hler.kristjansson[AT]perimeterinstitute.ca Causalworlds 2024: The 2nd International Conference on Quantum, Classical, and Relativistic Causality Perimeter Institute, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada 16-20 September 2024 www.causalworlds.ca Understanding causality is fundamental to science and inspires wide-ranging applications, yet there are several distinct notions of causation. Recently, there have been important developments on the role of causality in quantum physics, relativistic physics and their interplay. These have unearthed a plethora of fascinating open questions regarding the nature of causation, emergence of space-time structure and the limits of quantum information processing. At the same time, causal reasoning has become an important tool in machine learning and statistics, with applications ranging from big data to healthcare. This conference brings together experts from different areas of physics working on questions related to causality, as well as selected researchers who bridge the gap between fundamental research and current industrial applications. The aim of the conference is to provide a venue for cross-pollination of these ideas through scientific exchange between these communities. The conference will focus on the following facets of causality: Quantum and classical causal inference Indefinite causal order and quantum reference frames Causality in quantum field theory and quantum gravity Experiments and applications of causality ============== Important Dates ============== Paper submission deadline: 31 May 2024 Paper notification: mid June 2024 Registration deadline: late August 2024 Conference: 16-20 September 2024 ==================== Submissions Guidelines ==================== Prospective speakers can submit a paper for a talk and/or a poster. Submissions for a talk will automatically be considered for a poster if not accepted for a talk. The conference website www.causalworlds.ca is now open for submissions: Talk: Submission will consist of (1) a 1-3 page summary, and (2) optionally a link to the full paper (published/preprint) or a draft of the manuscript. Poster. Submission will consist of a short abstract. ============== Invited Speakers ============== Jessica Bavaresco (University of Geneva) Cyril Branciard (CNRS, University Grenoble Alpes) Rafael Chaves (Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte) Giulio Chiribella (The University of Hong Kong) Doreen Fraser (University of Waterloo) Anne-Catherine de la Hamette (IQOQI Vienna) Ciaran Lee (Spotify) Tein van der Lugt (University of Oxford) Joris M. Mooij (University of Amsterdam) Mio Murao (University of Tokyo) Alejandro Pozas-Kerstjens (University of Geneva) Renato Renner (ETH Zuerich) Thomas Richardson (University of Washington) Sally Shrapnel (The University of Queensland) Sumati Surya (Raman Research Institute) Rainer Verch (University of Leipzig) ==================== Programme Committee ==================== V Vilasini (ETH Zuerich and Inria, University Grenoble Alpes) (PC Chair) Alastair Abbott (Inria, University Grenoble Alpes) Caslav Brukner (IQOQI Vienna and University of Vienna) Eric Cavalcanti (Griffith University) Chris Fewster (University of York) Lucien Hardy (Perimeter Institute) Hler Kristjansson (Perimeter Institute and IQC and Universite' de Montreal) Giulia Rubino (University of Bristol) Robert Spekkens (Perimeter Institute) Jacopo Surace (Perimeter Institute) Elie Wolfe (Perimeter Institute) TBC =================== Organising Committee =================== Hler Kristjansson (Perimeter Institute and IQC and Universite' de Montreal) V Vilasini (ETH Zuerich and Inria, University Grenoble Alpes) Robert Spekkens (Perimeter Institute) Lucien Hardy (Perimeter Institute) Elie Wolfe (Perimeter Institute) Jacopo Surace (Perimeter Institute) ============== Sponsors ============== Perimeter Institute PI Causal Inference Initiative QISS Consortium TBA A limited amount of travel funding will be available for students who would otherwise not be able to attend the conference. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. GR24 and Amaldi16, Glasgow, UK --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/05/29/gr24-and-amaldi16/ Starting: 2025-07-14 to 2025-07-18 Location: Glasgow, UK Additional Information: https://iop.eventsair.com/gr24-amaldi16/ Contact: gr-amaldi[AT]glasgow.ac.uk Announcement of the 24th International Conference on General Relativity and Gravitation and 16th Edoardo Amaldi Conference on Gravitational Waves 14th-18th July 2025 Glasgow, UK. In 2025, the 24th International Conference on General Relativity and Gravitation (GR24) and the 16th Edoardo Amaldi Conference on Gravitational Waves (Amaldi16) will be held together as a joint meeting in Glasgow. The meeting will bring together scientists from across classical and quantum gravity, mathematical and applied relativity, gravitational-wave instrumentation and data-analysis, and multi-messenger astronomy. The GR24-Amaldi16 Meeting will be held as an in-person event at the Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow, Scotland, from 14th-18th July 2025. Registration will open in autumn 2024. Online resources will be made freely available after the event. Meeting organisation is led by the Institute for Gravitational Research at the University of Glasgow and the Institute of Physics. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.9. eXtreme Matter in eXtreme Star 2024, Leiden, The Netherlands --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/05/30/extreme-matter-in-extreme-st… Starting: 2024-09-23 to 2024-09-27 Location: Leiden, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.lorentzcenter.nl/extreme-matter-in-extreme-stars-2024.html Contact: sebastien.guillot[AT]irap.omp.eu We are delighted to announce the workshop "eXtreme Matter in eXtreme Star 2024" to be held at the Lorentz Center (Leiden, Netherlands) from September 23rd to 27th, 2024. The goal of the workshop is to gather experts in the various disciplines related to the physics of neutron star interiors, i.e., nuclear physicists, gravitational waves astrophysicists, neutron star observers and theorists. The workshop will be centered around the preparation of a community-driven white paper that focuses on the current and future probes of dense matter (experimental, astrophysical, and theoretical) that would inform neutron star science, as well as how the communities can move forward together. The workshop will be composed of a few review presentations by key participants, some "pop-up talks" that will be planned during the workshop, and of discussion/breakout sessions for the planning of the white paper. Some practical information: - The current deadline to register is June 16th. - Maximum attendance is 55 people (limited by the room size). A selection of the participants will be made by the organisers to ensure a balanced representation of research themes, gender, diversity and career-level. - Some funding is available to help cover travel and/or accommodation costs, especially for young researchers. For more practical information, please email extremematter [AT] lorentzcenter.nl. For scientific questions (program, etc.), please email the scientific organisers (see workshop webpage). We are looking forward to your registration, and to a very promising workshop. Best regards, The XMXS 2024 Organisers (Sebastien, Dave, Samaya, Bruno and Ingo) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.10. Gravity Shape Pisa: Exploring New Sources of Gravitational Waves, Pisa, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28247 Starting: 2024-10-23 to 2024-10-25 Location: Pisa, Italy Additional Information: https://agenda.infn.it/event/40101/overview Contact: lucia.papalini[AT]phd.unipi.it Gravity Shape Pisa (GraSP) is the 3rd International Conference entirely organized by PhD students which supports the active participation of young researchers. The event is organized to balance "senior" and "young" talk sessions in the fields of observative and theoretical physics. The conference aims to gather theoretical and observative researchers from different international groups to discuss new challenges in gravity phenomenology. In particular, the conference this year will be focused on new sources of gravitational waves in the astrophysical, cosmological, and fundamental physics fields. GraSP24 will take place in the Aula Magna "Fratelli Pontecorvo" at the Physics Department "E. Fermi" of the University of Pisa. This conference is supported by the University of Pisa and INFN Pisa. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.11. Virtual Infinity Workshop 2024 (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/05/31/virtual-infinity-workshop-20… Starting: 2024-07-01 to 2024-07-02 Location: Online Additional Information: https://hyperboloid.al/event/virtual-24/ Contact: rodrigo.macedo[AT]nbi.ku.dk This is the second workshop on hyperboloidal methods. In this workshop, we will focus on forming new research ideas and collaborations among participants. Sharing of ideas will be facilitated by short, 20-minute talks on recent developments in hyperboloidal methods followed by unconference breakout rooms. The workshop will be held virtually. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.12. Seventeenth Marcel Grossmann Meeting, Pescara, Italy (2nd announcement) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/05/31/2nd-announcement-of-the-seve… Starting: 2024-07-07 to 2024-07-12 Location: Pescara, Italy Additional Information: https://indico.icranet.org/event/8/ Contact: mg17(a)icranet.org The Seventeenth Marcel Grossmann Meeting is organized by ICRA (www.icra.it) ICRANet (www.icranet.org) and D'Annunzio University of Chieti - Pescara (https://en.unich.it/university) and will be held in Pescara, Italy on July 7-12, 2024. The abstract submission deadline is extended to June 10, 2024. The deadline for early bird registration is extended to June 10, 2024. The early bird registration fees are: 400 euro for regular participants; 100 euro for students or retired scientists. Registration fee will cover access to all sessions, coffee-breaks, publication of proceedings, and equipment for online talks. The list of 39 confirmed plenary speakers with abstracts of their talks can be found here: https://indico.icranet.org/event/8/page/43-confirmed-plenary-speakers. Since the field is rapidly developing a few plenary talks will be considered in view of their breakthrough nature. The list of 64 parallel sessions with their description and chairpersons can be found here: https://indico.icranet.org/event/8/program Conference websites: https://indico.icranet.org/event/8/ and https://www.icra.it/MG/mg17/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. PhD Student Position in Time and Causality, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/05/03/phd-student-position-in-time… Deadline: 2024-06-09 Location: St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada Additional Information: https://baraksh.com/ Contact: bshoshany[AT]brocku.ca Prof. Barak Shoshany is inviting applications for a fully-funded PhD student position in his research group at Brock University, Canada. The chosen candidate will perform cutting-edge research towards understanding the nature of time and causality in general relativity and quantum mechanics. There are many possible directions of research, and students will be free to work on whatever interests them the most, as long as it aligns with the group's overall research interests. Computational projects are also welcome, and access to high-performance computer clusters will be provided. Some topics of current interest to the group include time travel paradoxes, parallel timelines, wormholes, and warp drives. The research group currently has one PhD student and occasional undergraduate interns. The group is small, supportive, welcoming, and laid-back. More information about Prof. Shoshany and his group can be found at this link: https://baraksh.com/ The ideal candidate will have mastery of general relativity, quantum field theory, and relevant fields of mathematics, prior research experience in a relevant field, and programming experience with Wolfram Mathematica, Python, and preferably also C++. Students with an MSc degree will be admitted directly to the PhD program. Students with a BSc degree will start in the MSc program and transfer to the PhD program after one year, but those with significant research experience may be considered for direct admittance to the PhD program. To apply, please email your latest CV, grade transcripts, and evidence of research experience to Prof. Barak Shoshany at bshoshany[AT]brocku.ca. In your email, please explain why you are interested in this position, and what specific skills and experience you have that make you a good candidate for it. The deadline for full consideration is June 9, 2024, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The intended starting date is September 2024, but it is flexible. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide 2-3 confidential reference letters. Candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups in physics are particularly encouraged to apply. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Associate in gravitational lensing, Hong Kong ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28157 Deadline: 2024-06-06 Location: Hong Kong Additional Information: https://cuhk.taleo.net/careersection/cu_career_non_teach/jobdetail.ftl?job=… Contact: oahannuksela[AT]cuhk.edu.hk The Department of Physics at CUHK, Hong Kong, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Associate position in gravitational lensing of dark matter substructures. We seek applicants with preferred expertise in strong gravitational lensing who want to expand their research focus to strong gravitational lensing involving gravitational waves. The ideal candidate will have considerable expertise in constructing lens models for galaxies as constrained by multiply-lensed light images, familiarity with analysing optical images, and will be committed to working with local experts to incorporate additional constraints provided by multiply-lensed gravitational-wave events. Current ground-based gravitational-wave detectors have the potential to reveal dark matter (DM) substructures through high-precision timing of the arrival of multiply-lensed gravitational waves. We envision that the combination of constraints from both light and gravitational waves will provide immunity from stellar microlensing and reveal the nature of such sub-structures. At CUHK, since 2016, the group (led by Otto Hannuksela) has built tools to detect, analyse, and use gravitational-wave lensing with ground-based gravitational-wave detectors in isolation or with electromagnetic imaging (e.g., [1]). At HKU, the group (led by Jeremy Lim) is a leading expert in using traditional gravitational lensing of light rays to elucidate the nature of DM, including investigating the linkage between dark matter substructures and their model predictions, such as subhalos (e.g., WIMPs) and pervasive density modulations (e.g., Axions) (e.g., [2]). Furthermore, there are three dark matter groups (led by Kenny Ng, Tsang Keung Chan, Ming-Chung Chu) at CUHK that specialise in numerical simulations, indirect detection, and theory, and they have expertise in theoretical aspects of dark matter modelling. Applicants should have (i) a PhD in Physics, Astronomy, or a related field and have a track record in lens modelling-expertise in implementing new strong lensing analyses and modelling, a publication track record in substructure lensing, and experience implementing Bayesian analysis models are highly advantageous. The appointee will be responsible for filling the role of a lens modelling expert in the joint endeavour to connect these two branches of lensing and pursue dark matter studies. Apart from the joint work, the position comes with significant autonomy. The appointee is strongly encouraged to integrate and work with these groups freely and to develop his/her own independent research line throughout the study, with 50% time allotted to this purpose. Appointment will be made on a contract basis for two years commencing September 2024, renewable, subject to mutual agreement. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled. Application Instructions Applicants should submit the following documents in the online application: (1) an up-to-date CV; (2) a cover letter; (3) the names and contact information of at least two referees; (4) a research statement outlining his/her interests and qualifications; and (5) two reference letters. Please submit these to the link given in the URL +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Research Assistant in Theoretical Physics, Krakow, Poland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28161 Deadline: 2024-06-02 Location: Krakow, Poland Additional Information: https://praca.bip.uj.edu.pl/documents/145868730/155743477/Information+on+se… Contact: ift[AT]uj.edu.pl The RECTOR of the Jagiellonian University announces a competitive selection process for the position of an ASSISTANT in the research staff member group for the time period of 33 months starting October 1, 2024 at the Institute of Theoretical Physics Academic field: theoretical physics The Institute of Theoretical Physics investigates a wide scope of areas in theoretical physics: Complex Systems, Condensed Matter Theory, Field Theory, General Relativity and Astrophysics, Mathematical Physics, Quantum Gravity, Statistical Physics, Theoretical Atomic Physics and Quantum Physics, Particle Physics and String Theory. The faculty consists of more than 30 Professors of theoretical physics and it is a part of the Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science at the Jagiellonian University. We expect from the candidates: strong interest in research, good research achievements confirmed by a publication record, ability to actively cooperate with other members of a research group. International research experience, participation and leading positions in research grants will be advantageous. The successful candidates will join one of the active research groups at the Institute according to their research interests, carry out research in theoretical physics. The detailed information about formal conditions of the application may be found on the Institute webpage or it may be obtained upon request to ift[AT]uj.edu.pl The deadline for applications: June 2, 2024, 23:59 Warsaw time. Selected candidates will be invited for remote presentations and interviews. The competitive selection process will be concluded by June 30, 2024. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Assistant Professor in Theoretical Physics, Krakow, Poland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28162 Deadline: 2024-06-02 Location: Krakow, Poland Additional Information: https://praca.bip.uj.edu.pl/documents/145868730/155815359/Information+on+se… Contact: ift[AT]uj.edu.pl The RECTOR of the Jagiellonian University announces a competitive selection process for the position of an ASSISTANT PROFESSOR in the research and teaching staff member group for the time period of 33 months starting October 1, 2024 at the Institute of Theoretical Physics Academic field: theoretical physics The Institute of Theoretical Physics investigates a wide scope of areas in theoretical physics: Complex Systems, Condensed Matter Theory, Field Theory, General Relativity and Astrophysics, Mathematical Physics, Quantum Gravity, Statistical Physics, Theoretical Atomic Physics and Quantum Physics, Particle Physics and String Theory. The faculty consists of more than 30 Professors of theoretical physics and it is a part of the Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science at the Jagiellonian University. The candidates must hold the PhD degree in theoretical physics. We expect from the candidates: strong interest in research, significant research achievements confirmed by a good publication record, ability to carry out independent research and experience in teaching work. International research experience, participation and leading positions in research grants will be advantageous. The successful candidates will join one of the active research groups at the Institute according to their research interests, carry out research in theoretical physics, and take part in teaching activities in Polish and/or English at the Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science at the Jagiellonian University. The detailed information about formal conditions of the application may be found on the webpage of the Institute or it may be obtained upon request to ift[AT]uj.edu.pl The deadline for applications: June 2, 2024, 23:59 Warsaw time. Selected candidates will be invited for remote presentations and interviews. The competitive selection process will be concluded by June 30, 2024. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Research Chair: Quantum Horizons Alberta, Lethbridge, Canada ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28201 Deadline: 2024-06-15 Location: Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada Additional Information: https://uleth.peopleadmin.ca/postings/7318 Contact: saurya.das[AT]uleth.ca Position: Open until filled The University of Lethbridge, in collaboration with the newly established Quantum Horizons Alberta Lethbridge node (QHA-Lethbridge), is seeking to fill a tenure track faculty appointment at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor, subject to budgetary approval. QHA was established in 2023 as an Alberta-wide initiative to expand our foundational knowledge of quantum science, to pursue transformational research into the potential of quantum physics, and to enhance Alberta's stature in quantum research and innovation. QHA was initiated by a generous gift from a group of visionary donors, with the goal of making it a $25-million centre of excellence that will build on and increase Alberta's considerable capacity in quantum research through a partnership with and spread among the three nodes at the University of Alberta, the University of Calgary, and the University of Lethbridge. The successful candidate will have an earned Ph.D. and demonstrated expertise in theoretical physics with a focus on quantum foundations, quantum cosmology, and allied areas of research. The QHA Research Chair will be situated in the newly established QHA-Lethbridge node, in the Department of Physics and Astronomy or another suitable academic unit. The successful candidate must be an established leader in their field, with a proven track record in outstanding research, scholarship, and mentorship. The candidate will be expected to establish a vigorous, externally funded research program, collaborate with scientists both within and outside the institution, and contribute to the education of undergraduate and graduate students. The QHA-Lethbridge Research Chair may be offered a visiting appointment with the Perimeter Institute, a premier research institute in theoretical physics in Waterloo, Ontario. The position is open until a suitable candidate is found, but review of applications will begin on June 15th. The anticipated starting date for the position is September 1, 2024. All applications must be submitted online, and should include a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a research proposal, a statement of teaching interests and teaching philosophy, and a statement demonstrating commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging, and contact information for three referees who are academics in the field. Referees of short-listed candidates will be contacted directly, with information on how to submit their reference letters. The research proposal should describe how the applicant will develop a research program that includes engagement with all stakeholders to help develop the newly established QHA-Lethbridge node. For inquiries about this position, please contact Dr. Saurya Das, Professor of Physics and Director of QHA-Lethbridge at saurya.das[AT]uleth.ca. For details on how to submit your application, please visit our Human Resources website at https://uleth.peopleadmin.ca and choose this position under the Academic postings option. The University of Lethbridge (uLethbridge) is a comprehensive and research-intensive university founded on the principles of liberal education where inspired scholars integrate research and creative activity with teaching. Our University's Blackfoot name is Iniskim, meaning Sacred Buffalo Stone. Founded in 1967 on traditional Blackfoot land, it is a place where student engagement in learning, creative activities, and research takes place every day. With campuses in Lethbridge and Calgary, uLethbridge offers more than 150 undergraduate and 60 graduate programs in the faculties of Arts & Science, Education, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, the Schools of Liberal Education and Graduate Studies, and the Dhillon School of Business, to more than 8,900 students. The university recognizes that diversity enriches our campus and our community and is fundamental to excellence in teaching, learning, and research. The university embraces equity as a core value to be truly inclusive of the communities of which we are a part, and this requires ongoing intentional and systemic action. Through recruitment and support of individuals who further enhance our diversity, the University strives to create a diverse and inclusive community where students, faculty and staff feel welcome, are treated equitably, and can thrive. The University acknowledges the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate's record of achievement. We encourage applicants to explain in their applications the impact that career interruptions have had on their record. All qualified candidates are invited to apply for this position; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference. The University of Lethbridge is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, including through all aspects of the hiring process. If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at human.resources(a)uleth.ca so that accommodations can be put in place to support you. All private information received in relation to your request for support will be kept confidential, only information required to facilitate the accommodation will be shared with the selection committee. Lethbridge is a city of about 100,000 residents, nestled in Southern Alberta. It boasts of an outstanding natural beauty, great outdoors, and cultural vibrancy. It has a strong sense of community, offers a high quality of life, a diverse population and a thriving economy. The Canadian Rockies are about an hour and a half away and offer superb skiing and other outdoor activities. Position Category Faculty Faculty of Arts andmp; Science Campus Lethbridge Posting Detail Information Open Date 04/16/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Desired Start Date 09/01/2024 Position End Date (if temporary) Special Instructions to Applicants Employment Equity The University acknowledges the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate's record of achievement. We encourage applicants to explain in their application the impact that career interruptions have had on their record. The University of Lethbridge invites applications from all qualified candidates; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference. The University of Lethbridge is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, including through all aspects of the hiring process. If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at human.resources[AT]uleth.ca so that accommodations can be put in place to support you. All private information received in relation to your request for support will be kept confidential, only information required to facilitate the accommodation will be shared with the selection committee. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Postdoc Position in Gravitational Waves, Beijing, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28212 Deadline: 2024-06-30 Location: Beijing, China Additional Information: http://i.astro.tsinghua.edu.cn/~yanghuan/all/index_en.html Contact: hyangdoa[AT]tsinghua.edu.cn The gravitational wave astronomy group at the astronomy department of Tsinghua University invites applications for a postdoctoral position in gravitational wave astrophysics/astronomy. The research group currently has one faculty member (Huan Yang) and is actively looking for more talents to join. Candidates with research experience in one (or more) of the following areas are especially encouraged to apply for the position: (1) modelling of compact binaries for ground-based and space-based gravitational wave detection, (2) theory and simulation aspects of stars/black holes within active galactic nucleus, (3) multi-messenger gravitational wave astronomy and (4) application of Artificial Intelligence in data analysis problems in gravitational wave astronomy. However, applicants with other backgrounds will also be considered. The start time of the position is expected to be September 2024, but this part is negotiable. The initial term of the position is two years, with a possible extension for a second term based on performance and funding situation. We offer internationally competitive annual salary (RMB 300K), travel supports and benefits, and we are proud of our collaborative culture which encourages interactions with other members of the astronomy department, external researchers and visitors. Outstanding applicants will be recommended for the prestigious "Shuimu Tsinghua Scholar" fellowship. In the application package please include a research statement, a CV and a publication list. Please also arrange at least two letters of recommendations. Complete applications should be submitted before the end of June, although late submission may also be considered until the position is filled. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. PhD position on Gravitational Wave Lensing Data Analysis, Louvain, Belgium ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28215 Deadline: 2024-06-20 Location: Louvain, Belgium Additional Information: https://cp3.irmp.ucl.ac.be/jobs/101 Contact: j.janquart[AT]uu.nl The gravitational-wave (GW) group of the University of Louvain (UCLouvain, Belgium), hosted at the Centre for Cosmology, Particle Physics and Phenomenology (CP3) of the Research Institute in Mathematics and Physics (IRMP), welcomes applications for a four-year PhD student position on gravitational lensing data analysis for ground-based GW detectors (LIGO, Virgo, KAGRA, Einstein Telescope, Cosmic Explorer, ...). The CP3 center hosts research in physics of the Universe and fundamental interactions on the experimental and theoretical fronts. The UCLouvain GW group is part of the Virgo Collaboration at the European Gravitational Observatory (EGO) and has been active so far in searches for ultra-light dark matter, anisotropic stochastic GW background, and on a multi-messenger project aiming to detect neutrinos and gravitational waves originating from common astrophysical sources. All the data analysis studies are performed in collaboration with theory specialists and use the IRMP computing center that also serves CERN experiments (CMS and NA62), IceCube, KM3NeT, muography, and projects in theoretical particle physics and cosmology. The UCLouvain GW group is also involved in instrumentation projects for both Virgo and the future Einstein Telescope, notably at the two research and development facilities, E-TEST and ETPF. In September 2024 a new data analysis activity focusing on gravitational lensing will be launched under the direction of the newly hired professor Justin Janquart. The selected candidate will start a PhD on gravitational lensing of gravitational waves for current and future GW detectors under the supervision of Prof. Janquart. Activities related to the commissioning, operation, and monitoring of Virgo, implying presence on site, are also envisaged as part of the PhD. Constant and careful supervision of the candidate is also guaranteed thanks to the presence in the group of several postdoctoral researchers. Computing resources and support for traveling are excellent. The UCLouvain GW group, and more generally the CP3 center, is a highly international, diverse, and stimulating environment. The PhD research work will also be conducted in close contact and cooperation with the rest of the Belgian GW community and international partners. The UCLouvain campus is located some 25 km south of Brussels, to which it is conveniently connected by public transport, thus allowing life either in the EU capital or in the pleasant green countryside surrounding the campus. UCLouvain offers several advantages to its personnel, including reimbursement of public transport season tickets between home and workplace and free language courses. More information about life in Belgium and at UCLouvain is available here. The appointment is available for four years. The selected candidate is ideally expected to start the PhD as soon as September 2024, with some flexibility on the starting date. Applications from women and minorities are especially encouraged. Applications must include a curriculum vitae, a personal motivation letter, the academic transcript of university studies, and at least two recommendation letters from senior scientists. Applications must be submitted online, by the 20th of June 2024, at: https://cp3.irmp.ucl.ac.be/jobs/101. Applicants should hold, by the time of the start of the appointment, a Master Degree in physics or equivalent with a remarkable academic record and they should demonstrate a strong interest and motivation in fundamental physics research. The position will remain open after the first deadline indicated above until a suitable candidate is found. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Postdoctoral Position on GW and GNSS Data Analyis, Louvain, Belgium ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/05/24/postdoctoral-position-on-gw-… Deadline: 2024-06-23 Location: Louvain, Belgium Additional Information: https://cp3.irmp.ucl.ac.be/job/102 Contact: j.janquart[AT]uu.nl The gravitational-wave (GW) group of the University of Louvain (UCLouvain, Belgium), hosted at the Centre for Cosmology, Particle Physics and Phenomenology (CP3) of the Research Institute in Mathematics and Physics (IRMP), and the "Time and Ionosphere" group of the Royal Observatory of Belgium (ROB) are welcoming applications for a postdoctoral researcher position in gravitational-wave data analysis of the LIGO-Virgo-Kagra detectors and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). The UCLouvain GW group is part of the Virgo Collaboration at the European Gravitational Observatory (EGO) and has been active so far in searches for ultra-light dark matter, anisotropic stochastic GW background, and on a multi-messenger project aiming to detect neutrinos and gravitational waves originating from common astrophysical sources. In September 2024 new data analysis activities focusing on gravitational lensing and challenges in next-generation detectors such as Einstein Telescope will be launched under the direction of the newly hired professor Justin Janquart, who will also work at 50% of his time at ROB. The UCLouvain GW group is also involved in instrumentation projects for both Virgo and the future Einstein Telescope, notably at the two research and development facilities, E-TEST and ETPF. The "Time and Ionosphere" group of ROB conducts cutting-edge research on remote atomic clocks comparisons, ionosphere/plasmasphere physics, and electromagnetic signal perturbations using the Global Navigation Satellites Systems (GNSS: GPS, Galileo...). Among various activities, the group aims to exploit the excellent precision and stability of ground and space atomic clocks for tests of fundamental physics, e.g. tests of local position invariance, or constraints on Dark Matter (DM) density close to the Earth. ROB has not been involved so far in GW research, but will soon be with the hiring of Justin Janquart on a permanent position shared with the UCLouvain GW group. The selected candidate will work on the analysis of data from ground-based GW laser interferometers and the GNSS constellations with a focus on searches for DM and/or novel techniques for the detection of GW signals. Activities related to the commissioning, operation and monitoring of Virgo, implying presence on site, are also envisaged as part of the appointment. Computing resources and support for traveling are excellent. The UCLouvain CP3 center and ROB represent a highly international, diverse, and stimulating environment. The research work will also be conducted in close contact and cooperation with the rest of the Belgian GW community and our international partners. The UCLouvain campus is located some 25 km south of Brussels, to which it is conveniently connected by public transport. ROB is located in the green, southern outskirts of Brussels. This situation allows life either in the EU capital or in the pleasant green countryside environment between ROB and the UCLouvain campus. A number of advantages will be available to the selected candidate, including reimbursement of public transport season tickets between home and workplace and free language courses. More information about life in Belgium is available here. The appointment is available for three years. The selected candidate is ideally expected to start the postdoctoral term as soon as possible. Applications from women and minorities are especially encouraged. Applications must include a curriculum vitae, a personal motivation letter, and at least three recommendation letters from senior scientists. Applications must be submitted online, by 23 June 2024, at: https://cp3.irmp.ucl.ac.be/jobs/102. Applicants should hold, by the time of the start of the appointment, a PhD in physics and they should demonstrate a strong interest and motivation in fundamental physics research. The position will remain open after the first deadline indicated above until a suitable candidate is found. For more information please, contact Justin Janquart (j.janquart[AT]uu.nl) Bruno Bertrand (Bruno.Bertrand[AT]oma.be) Giacomo Bruno (Giacomo.Bruno[AT]uclouvain.be) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Postdoctoral Researcher in Experimental High Energy Physics, Lawrence, KS, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28234 Deadline: 2024-06-17 Location: Lawrence, KS, USA Additional Information: http://employment.ku.edu/staff/27939BR Contact: gwwilson[AT]ku.edu Applications are invited for a postdoctoral researcher or research associate position in experimental high energy physics with the University of Kansas beginning as early as August 1, 2024. The person would work with the University of Kansas group on physics data analysis and detector operation and development for the CMS experiment. Candidates with relevant interests and experience are sought. The University of Kansas experimental high-energy physics CMS group is pursuing a broad and exciting research program, with elements including detector development and operation in the CMS tracker group. The group's analysis efforts have a particular focus on searches for evidence of new physics beyond the Standard Model. The group has interests in developing detector concepts for future e+e- colliders. The postdoctoral researcher or research associate would be expected to participate in many of these activities, taking a leadership role in advancing the group's research program, interacting with and mentoring students, and engaging in creative and independent thought. The person may be stationed at CERN, in Geneva, Switzerland or at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. For more information and to apply go to http://employment.ku.edu/staff/27939BR Initial review of applications will begin June 17, 2024 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants has been identified. Inquiries can be made by email to Graham Wilson, gwwilson[AT]ku.edu . Candidates should arrange for at least three recommendation letters to be sent to gwwilson[AT]ku.edu . KU's excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other's success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things. The successful candidate, if stationed in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment. The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, retaliation, gender identity, gender expression and genetic information in the University's programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and is the University's Title IX Coordinator: the Executive Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, IOA[AT]ku.edu, 1246 W. Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS, 66045, (785)864- 6414, 711 TTY. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. Fellowship positions in gravitational-wave science, Glasgow, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/05/29/fellowship-positions-in-grav… Deadline: 2024-10-01 Location: Glasgow, UK Additional Information: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/physics/research/groups/igr/fellowships/ Contact: sheila.rowan[AT]glasgow.ac.uk The Institute for Gravitational Research, at the University of Glasgow, welcomes applications as a host institution for postdoctoral fellowships, such as Royal Society University Research Fellowships and STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellowships, in all aspects of gravitational-wave research from experimental science and instrumentation development to gravitational-wave data analysis and astrophysics or associated multi-messenger astronomy. Fellowships are prestigious opportunities that provide multi-year funding for early career researchers to establish their own independent research programmes. Details of applying for fellowships may be found on the attached link. The University of Glasgow also offers the Lord Kelvin/Adam Smith Fellowship that will provide additional funds (up to GBP 100k) for successful applicants. To help strengthen applications, all fellowship applications undergo internal review, and applicants are provided with mentorship. Consequently, potential applicants are advised to make contact well in advance of fellowship deadlines. For example, those interested in University Research Fellowships should provide preliminary information of the planned submissions by 10 June and confirm their intention to submit by 18 July. The Institute is one of the world's largest and most diverse gravitational-wave groups. It is active in major international collaborations such as the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, the LISA Consortium and the Einstein Telescope Collaboration. Experimental work is supported by facilities including a new world-class facility for producing ion-beam sputtered optical coatings in partnership with the Universities of Strathclyde and West of Scotland, and with a new cryogenic prototype interferometer facility for next-generation gravitational-wave detectors with suspended crystalline silicon mirrors under development. Data analysis is supported through access to our local high-performance computing clusters. All postdoctoral fellows have access to training and career development opportunities through the University's Early Career Development Programme. The School of Physics and Astronomy has Institute of Physics Juno Champion and Athena Swan Silver statuses, and the University is a Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champion. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Fordham's Second Annual Celebration of Cosmology ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28136 Additional Information: https://mailchi.mp/fordham/fordhams-second-annual-celebration-of-cosmology Join us for Fordham University's Second Annual Celebration of Cosmology, featuring talks by: Dennis W. Marks, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus and Head of Department of Physics, Astronomy, and Geosciences, Valdosta State University It From Bit: Power of Two Patricia Marks, Ph.D. Professor Emerita of English, Valdosta State University Bicycles, Bangs, and Bloomers: The New Woman in the Popular Press Tuesday, May 14 4:30 p.m. Fordham University, Lincoln Center Campus 113 West 60th Street, NY, New York This event will also be livestreamed and recorded. When registering, please indicate whether you will join us in person or via livestream. The recording will be available online following the talks. In her talk, Patricia Marks will explore how 19th-century feminist movements were portrayed by male caricaturists and editors in satirical magazines like Puck and Punch. These caricatures depicted the "New Woman" challenging societal norms by advocating for education, independence, and participation in traditionally male-dominated fields. Despite initially aiming to undermine women's equality efforts, the portrayals shifted toward a more lighthearted view, reflecting changing attitudes toward gender roles. In his talk, Dennis Marks will discuss how matrix representations of geometric algebras over real numbers correlate with various numerical systems based on space-time metrics. It will highlight how quantum information can be accurately depicted in space-times without time dimensions, while those with multiple time dimensions lack coherence. The recursive generation over Z2 suggests implications for combatting oncogenes and conflict resolution using "Marks's Matrix Method", impacting political, philosophical, and theological realms. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Gravity Research Foundation, Awards for Essays for 2024 ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/05/14/gravity-research-foundation-… Additional Information: http://www.gravityresearchfoundation.org Gravity Research Foundation PO BOX 81389 Wellesley Hills MA 02481-0004, USA Roger W. Babson (Founder), George M. Rideout, Jr. (President) The trustees are pleased to announce the Awards for Essays for 2024. 1. $4,000 - Holographic Inflation, Primordial Black Holes and Early Structure Formation by Tom Banks, NHETC and Department of Physics, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ 08854-8019; email: tibanks(a)ucsc.edu and Willy Fischler, Department of Physics and Texas Cosmology Center, Weinberg Institute, Center for Theory, University of Texas, Austin, TX 78712; email: fischler(a)physics.utexas.edu 2. $700 - The Secret Structure of the Gravitational Vacuum by Samir D. Mathur, Department of Physics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA; email: mathur.16(a)osu.edu 3. $600 - Universal Acceleration and Fuzzy Dark Matter by Douglas Edmonds, Department of Physics, Penn State Hazleton, Hazleton, PA 18202; email: edmonds(a)psu.edu, Joshua Erlich, Department of Physics, William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA 23185; email: jxerli(a)wm.edu, Djordje Minic and Tatsu Takeuchi, Department of Physics, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061; emails: dminic(a)vt.edu, takeuchi(a)vt.edu 4. $500 - In Search of the Biggest Bangs since the Big Bang by John Ellis1,2, Malcolm Fairbairn1, Juan Urrutia3,4 and Ville Vaskonen4,5,6, 1TPPC Group, Physics Department, King's College London, Strand WC2R 2LS, UK; 2Theoretical Physics Department, CERN, CH-1211 Geneva 23, Switzerland; 3Keemilise ja Bioloogilise Fuusika Instituut, Ravala pst. 10, 10143 Tallinn, Estonia; 4Department of Cybernetics, Tallinn University of Technology, Akadeemia tee 21, 12618 Tallinn, Estonia; 5Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia, Universita' degli Studi di Padova, Via Marzolo 8, 35131 Padova, Italy; 6Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Padova, Via Marzolo 8, 35131 Padova, Italy; emails: john.ellis(a)cern.ch, malcolm.fairbairn(a)kcl.ac.uk, juan.urrutia(a)kbfi.ee, ville.vaskonen(a)kbfi.ee 5. $400 - Fully Extremal Black Holes: A Black Hole Graveyard? by Francesco DiFilippo, Institute of Theoretical Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, V Holesovickach 2, 180 00 Prague 8, Czech Republic, email: francesco.difilippo(a)matfyz.cuni.cz , Stefano Liberati, SISSA - International School for Advanced Studies, Via Bonomea 265, 34136 Trieste, Italy; IFPU - Institute for Fundamental Physics of the Universe, Via Beirut 2, 34104 Trieste, Italy; INFN Sezione di Trieste, Via Valerio 2, 34127 Trieste, Italy; email: liberati(a)sissa.it and Matt Visser, School of Mathematics and Statistics, Victoria University of Wellington, PO Box 600, Wellington 6140, New Zealand; email: matt.visser(a)sms.vuw.ac.nz Selected for Honorable Mention this year were (listed in alphabetical order): Francesco Alessio and Michele Arzano; Spyros Basilakos, Dimitri V. Nanopoulos, Theodoros Papanikolaou, Emmanuel N. Saridakis and Charalampos Tzerefos; Elmo Benedetto, Christian Corda and Ignazio Licata; Nigel T. Bishop, Vishnu Kakkat, Amos S. Kubeka, Monos Naidoo and Petrus J. van der Walt; Philippe Brax and Pierre Vanhove; Molly Burkmar and Marco Bruni; Juan A. Canas, A. Martin-Ruiz and J. Bernal; Raul Carballo-Rubio and Astrid Eichhorn; Juanca Carrasco-Martinez; Man Ho Chan; S. Mahesh Chandran and S. Shankaranarayanan; Hong Zhe Chen; RY Chiao, NA Inan, DA Singleton, ME Tobar; Sayantan Choudhury; A. A. Coley; Bruno Arderucio Costa; Jesse Daas, Cristobal Laporte, Frank Saueressig and Tim van Dijk; John Bruce Davies; Arthur E. Fischer; T. R. Govindarajan; Eduardo Guendelman; Yuan K. Ha; Shahar Hod; Viqar Husain, Irfan Javed, Sanjeev Seahra and Nomaan X; Lawrence M. Krauss, Francesco Marino, Samuel L. Braunstein, Mir Faizal and Naveed A. Shah; Philip D. Mannheim; Alexander I. Nesterov; Fabrizio Pinto; Tom Rudelius; Jorge G. Russo; Victoria Shenderov, Mark Suppiah, Thomas Beitel, Sreenath K.Manikandan and Igor Pikovski; Tejinder P. Singh; Slava G.Turyshev; C.S.Unnikrishnan; Jenny Wagner This announcement and abstracts of award-winning and honorable mention essays are posted on our web site, http://www.gravityresearchfoundation.org. The five award-winning essays are also posted on our website and will be published in the October 2024 SPECIAL ISSUE of the International Journal of Modern Physics D (IJMPD). ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. New book: "General Post-Newtonian Orbital Effects From Earth's Satellites to the Galactic Center" (CUP) ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/05/31/new-book-from-the-cambridge-… Additional Information: https://www.cambridge.org/it/universitypress/subjects/physics/cosmology-rel… The forthcoming book "General Post-Newtonian Orbital Effects. From Earth's Satellites to the Galactic Center" has been announced by the Cambridge University Press. Orbital motions have always been used to test gravitational theories which, from time to time, have challenged the then-dominant paradigms. This book provides a unified treatment for calculating a wide variety of orbital effects due to general relativity and modified models of gravity, to its first and second post-Newtonian orders, in full generality. It gives explicit results valid for arbitrary orbital configurations and spin axes of the primaries, without a-priori simplifying assumptions on either the orbital eccentricity or inclination. These general results apply to a range of phenomena, from Earth's artificial satellites to the S-stars orbiting the supermassive black hole in the Galactic Centre, to binary and triple pulsars, exoplanets and interplanetary probes. Readers will become acquainted with working out a variety of orbital effects other than the time-honoured perihelion precession, designing their own space-based tests, performing effective sensitivity analyses and assessing realistic error-budgets. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. AQFTUK 8: Conference on algebraic quantum field theory, York, UK 1.2. Hot topics in Modern Cosmology - Spontaneous Workshop XVI, Cargese, France 1.3. Summer School on High Energy Theory / Cosmology, Petnica, Serbia 1.4. DTP/TALENT School 2024 - Nuclear Theory for Astrophysics, Trento, Italy 1.5. Latin American Conference on Astrophysics and Relativity, Bogota, Colombia 1.6. Lemaitre Conference 2024 - Black Holes, Gravitational Waves and Space-Time Singularities, Rome, Italy 1.7. Summer School on Astrophysical Dynamics of Gravitating Systems, Copenhagen, Denmark 1.8. Atlantic General Relativity 2024, Fredericton, Canada 1.9. 27th International Conference on Particle Physics and Cosmology (COSMO2024), Kyoto, Japan 2. Jobs 2.1. Visiting Fellow (Postdoc) Positions, Mumbai, India 2.2. Postdoctoral Position in Mathematical General Relativity, Uppsala, Sweden 2.3. PhD positions in gravitational-wave astronomy, Milan, Italy 2.4. PhD Position in Quantum Gravity, Copenhagen, Denmark 2.5. Stephen W. Hawking Professorship, Cambridge, UK 2.6. Research Chair: Quantum Horizons Alberta, Lethbridge, Canada 2.7. PhD position in gravitational waves and cosmology, Marseille, France 2.8. Postdoctoral positions in LISA data analysis and waveform development, Potsdam, Germany 3. News ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. AQFTUK 8: Conference on algebraic quantum field theory, York, UK --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/04/04/aqftuk-8-conference-on-algeb… Starting: 2024-06-26 to 2024-06-28 Location: York, UK Additional Information: https://sites.google.com/view/aqftuk/home/meeting-june-2024 Contact: daan.janssen[AT]york.ac.uk Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce the 8th AQFTUK meeting, which will take place from the 26th till the 28th of June 2024 in York, United Kingdom and is a satellite conference for the International Congress on Mathematical Physics 2024. We will meet in King's Manor, a historic location in the city centre of York, for a three day conference on algebraic quantum field theory and related topics. Speakers include: Victor Carmona (MPI-MiS Leipzig) Tiziano Gaudio (Lancaster University) Christiane Klein (Universite' Grenoble Alpes) Eleni-Alexandra Kontou (King's College London) Leon Deryck Loveridge (Universitetet i Sororost-Norge) Michele Schiavina (Universita' di Pavia) Rainer Verch (Universitaet Leipzig) Registration is now open. There is no registration fee, but please register before May 15th. If you would like to contribute a talk, please send in a title and abstract with your registration. Limited financial support is available to cover travel costs of UK based PhD students and early career researchers, which can be applied for via the registration form. More information on the AQFTUK network and our meetings is available on our website. For questions concerning AQFTUK 8, please contact Daan Janssen. AQFTUK8 is supported by the London Mathematical Society, the International Association of Mathematical Physics, EPSRC, the Royal Society and the Department of Mathematics at the University of York. Kind regards, Chris Fewster, Daan Janssen (local organisers) Robin Hillier, Pieter Naaijkens, Alexander Schenkel (AQFTUK committee) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. Hot topics in Modern Cosmology - Spontaneous Workshop XVI, Cargese, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/04/06/hot-topics-in-modern-cosmolo… Starting: 2024-09-01 to 2024-09-07 Location: Cargese, France Additional Information: https://www.cpt.univ-mrs.fr/~cosmo/SW_2024/index.php Contact: triay[AT]cpt.univ-mrs.fr Spontaneous Workshop (SW) brings together specialists in particle physics, astrophysics and theoretical physics at the Institute of Scientific Studies of Cargese (IESC) to exchange recent knowledge on Cosmology in a constructive atmosphere. The goal is to stimulate debate for generating innovative ideas on emerging issues. With this in mind, the number of participants is limited to 30-40 and the workshop program is based on an optimal number of concise presentations, with a sufficient discussion space to facilitate interactions between participants. Postdoctoral and PhD students are encouraged to participate. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Summer School on High Energy Theory / Cosmology, Petnica, Serbia --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28037 Starting: 2024-08-01 to 2024-08-10 Location: Petnica, Serbia Additional Information: http://psi.petnica.rs/2024/description.php Contact: psi[AT]petnica.rs Petnica Summer Institute (PSI) aims to provide lectures to undergraduate and early graduate students by senior PhD students, young postdocs and researchers. PSI is organized every summer in Petnica Science Center (Valjevo, Serbia) and covers a wide range of topics in theoretical physics and astrophysics. This year we are for the first time organizing two summer schools in parallel. One school is on High Energy Theory and the other on Cosmology (supported by SISSA, Trieste). The aim: The schools aim to provide intensive and thorough courses on a broad range of topics in the field of high energy theory and cosmology. The schools are not limited only to lectures, but will also include daily discussion sessions, problem solving and independent work. For whom: The schools are intended for senior undergraduate and early graduate (MSc / junior PhD) students mainly from the region of Southeast Europe. However, all lectures will be given in English, so we also welcome students from anywhere abroad. Application procedure: In order to apply, please fill the form on the website http://psi.petnica.rs/2024/apply.php . One letter of recommendation should be sent to psi (at) petnica.rs directly by a referee. The application deadline is: May 19th, 2024. Please make sure that the letter of recommendation is sent by May 19th at the latest! Late applications will be considered in case of available places, but the applicants will not be granted any financial support. The full expenses for meals and accommodation are 400 Euros per participant. The organizers will be able to provide a partial or full financial support for a number of students, with priority given to students from the Balkans region/Southeast Europe. Topics (High Energy Theory): Aspects of QFT at Finite Temperature; Introduction to Conformal Field Theories; Black Hole Physics; Introduction to AdS/CFT correspondence; 2d Quantum Gravity Lecturers (High Energy Theory): Andreas Blommaert (SISSA, Trieste); Lorenzo Di Pietro (University of Trieste); Roberto Emparan (University of Barcelona); Kyriakos Papadodimas (CERN, Geneva) [TBC]; Balt van Rees (Ecole Polytechnique, Paris) [TBC] Topics (Cosmology): Introduction to Cosmology; Early Universe Physics; Inflation; Cosmic Microwave Background; Large-Scale Structure of the Universe; Numerical Simulations and Machine Learning in Cosmology Lecturers (Cosmology): Mateja Bosković (DESY, Hamburg); Valentina Danieli (SISSA, Trieste); Enea Di Dio (University of Geneva); Pranjal Ralegankar (SISSA, Trieste); Marko Simonović (University of Florence); Zvonimir Vlah (RBI, Zagreb); TBA +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. DTP/TALENT School 2024 - Nuclear Theory for Astrophysics, Trento, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/04/12/dtp-talent-school-2024-nucle… Starting: 2024-07-15 to 2024-08-02 Location: Trento, Italy Additional Information: https://www.ectstar.eu/trainings/dtp-talent-2024-nuclear-theory-for-astroph… Contact: bruno.giacomazzo[AT]unimib.it Almudena Arcones (TU Darmstadt), Bruno Giacomazzo (University of Milano-Bicocca), and Jorge Piekarewicz (Florida State University) have organized a 3-week long school on nuclear astrophysics that will be held at ECT* (Trento, Italy) from 15 July to 2 August 2024. The school will cover: 1) the equation of state of neutron-rich matter and new constraints inferred from nuclear theory, experiments and observations; 2) core-collapse supernovae as the birthplace of neutron stars; 3) neutron star mergers and gravitational waves to probe the neutron-star interior. The list of keynote speakers and lecturers includes: Almudena Arcones (TU Darmstadt), Andre da Silva Schneider (Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina), Bruno Giacomazzo (Universita' degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca), Alejandra Gonzalez (University of Jena), Martin Obergaulinger (University of Valencia), Albino Perego (University of Trento), Jorge Piekarewicz (Florida State University), Anna Puecher (University of Potsdam), Adriana Raduta (IFIN-HH Bucharest), Moritz Reichert (University of Valencia), Concettina Sfienti (Johannes Gutenberg Universitaet), Om Sharan Salafia (INAF), Irene Tamborra (Niels Bohr Institute), Serena Vinciguerra (University of Amsterdam). We will admit only a limited number of participants (PhD students and early career postdocs) and we therefore recommend registering in time. ECT* will cover all local expenses of the admitted participants. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Latin American Conference on Astrophysics and Relativity, Bogota, Colombia --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28055 Starting: 2024-06-24 to 2024-06-27 Location: Bogota, Colombia Additional Information: https://lacar.webflow.io Contact: cardenas-avendano[AT]princeton.edu The "Latin American Conference on Astrophysics and Relativity", which will be held at the National Astronomical Observatory of Colombia (Bogota, Colombia) from Jun 24th to 27th, 2024. The meeting will cover the latest observational and theoretical results on Relativistic Astrophysics, Multi-messenger Astronomy, and Cosmology. We will have both invited and contributed talks. More details can be found on the conference webpage: https://lacar.webflow.io/ Invited speakers: Cosimo Bambi - Leonardo Castaneda - Hsin-Yu Chen - Cecilia Chirenti - Jane Lixin Dai - Scott Hughes - Daniela Huppenkothen - Cole Miller - Rodrigo Nemmen - Lucia A. Perez - Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz - Claudio Ricci - Yeinzon Rodriguez Garcia - Diego Rubiera-Garcia - Andrea Santangelo - Jack Steiner - Nicolas Yunes Monday, Jun 24th, will feature a school with review lectures given by some of the invited speakers, providing background into the key topics covered by the conference. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. Lemaitre Conference 2024 - Black Holes, Gravitational Waves and Space-Time Singularities, Rome, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/04/15/lemaitre-conference-2024-bla… Starting: 2024-06-16 to 2024-06-21 Location: Rome, Italy Additional Information: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1356015/overview Contact: lemaitre.conference[AT]gmail.com The Conference will be in presence for invited speakers and Online (streaming/recording) for registered participants. SCIENTIFIC RATIONALE Building upon the success of the inaugural Lemaitre workshop (2017) we delve deeper into the legacy of Mgr. Georges Lemaitre's profound insights. This iteration focuses on addressing paramount themes: Cosmology and the perplexing Hubble tension, the enigmatic nature of spacetime singularities encompassing the Big Bang and Black Holes, the Gravitational Waves they produce, the tantalizing pursuit of Quantum Gravity and its connections with the Entanglement and foundations of Quantum Theory. The main goal of this workshop is to encourage interaction among the participants, between theory and observation, and to provide a stimulating and thought-provoking environment for new ideas. Among the confirmed invited speakers we have: Patrick Brady, Roberto Casadio, Michele Cicoli, Thibault Damour, Lajos Diosi, Gia Dvali, Wendy Freedman, Thomas Hertog, Gerard 't Hooft, Ted Jacobson, Alexander Kamenshchik, Claus Kiefer, Dominique Lambert, Andrei Linde, Renate Loll, Hirosi Ooguri, Nathalie Palanque-Delabrouille, Roger Penrose, Eric Poisson, Adam Reiss, Mairi Sakellariadou, Misao Sasaki, Joe Silk, George Smoot, Daniel Sudarsky, Michael Turner, William Unruh, Gabriele Veneziano, Licia Verde, Edward Witten. For REGISTRATION, scientific program, participants list, and more details, please visit the URL below https://indico.cern.ch/event/1356015/overview For further clarifications or questions, please email to: lemaitre.conference[AT]gmail.com, "P. Gabriele Gionti, S.J.", Fabio Scardigli , Matteo Galaverni , Sergio Cacciatori , Massimo Bianchi +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. Summer School on Astrophysical Dynamics of Gravitating Systems, Copenhagen, Denmark --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28102 Starting: 2024-08-12 to 2024-08-16 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Additional Information: https://indico.nbi.ku.dk/e/nbia-school-2024 Contact: mpessah[AT]nbi.dk The NBIA Summer School on Astrophysical Dynamics of Gravitating Systems will be held in the historic Auditorium A at The Niels Bohr Institute during August 12-16, 2024. The school will cover a broad range of topics, including dynamics of the solar and exoplanetary systems, binaries, globular clusters, and galaxies. We hope this will be a valuable educational experience for participants with a diverse range of research interests and encourage all interested candidates to apply. The Niels Bohr International Academy will provide infrastructure in the form of discussion rooms to facilitate impromptu collaborations and discussions in smaller groups. A social dinner for all participants will be organized during the school. Due to space constraints, we are only able to admit a limited number of participants (PhD students and early career postdocs) so we encourage all interested candidates to apply before the deadline on June 1, 2024. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. Atlantic General Relativity 2024, Fredericton, Canada --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28114 Starting: 2024-06-18 to 2024-06-19 Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Additional Information: https://sandbox.getindico.io/event/3654/ Contact: luca.marchetti[AT]unb.ca The 2024 Atlantic General Relativity (GR) Meeting will be held on June 18 and June 19 at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. As in previous years, the theme of Atlantic GR will be all aspects of classical and quantum gravity. It is part of a series of meetings that has been a regular and annual feature of the Atlantic GR community for nearly three decades. We will make every effort to give everyone an opportunity to give a talk if they wish to do so. There is no registration fee. We expect funding to partially cover expenses for students and postdocs. If you wish to request this support, please indicate so on the registration form. Atlantic GR 2024 is supported by the Atlantic Association of Researchers in the Mathematical Sciences (AARMS), and the University of New Brunswick. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.9. 27th International Conference on Particle Physics and Cosmology (COSMO2024), Kyoto, Japan --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28129 Starting: 2024-10-21 to 2024-10-25 Location: Kyoto, Japan Additional Information: https://sites.google.com/view/cosmo2024/home Contact: cosmo2024kyoto[AT]gmail.com The 27th International Conference on Particle Physics and Cosmology (COSMO2024) will be held in Kyoto, Japan from October 21 to October 25, 2024. COSMO is an annual international conference on particle physics and cosmology, covering the following main topics: Dark Matter, Neutrinos and Astroparticle Physics; Gravitational Waves and Black Holes; Inflation and the primordial universe; Large Scale Structure; Modified Gravity and Dark Energy; Radiocosmology, CMB and 21cm; Statistical Methods and Tensions in Cosmology. The conference will bring together leading researchers on these topics from around the world to report their latest research results and engage in lively discussions for future research. Registration is open at the conference website https://sites.google.com/view/cosmo2024/registration . For on-site participation, registration and payment deadlines are July 31 and August 15, 2024. For virtual participation, registration and payment deadlines are August 31 and September 15, 2024. We look forward to seeing you at COSMO'24. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Visiting Fellow (Postdoc) Positions, Mumbai, India ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28011 Deadline: 2024-05-01 Location: Mumbai, India Additional Information: https://www.tifr.res.in/~daa/ Contact: chairdaa[AT]tifr.res.in The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics (DAA; https://www.tifr.res.in/~daa/) at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai invites applications from qualified candidates for Visiting Fellow (post-doctoral) positions. The research interests pursued at DAA are diverse and include projects involving instrument-building (Infrared, X-Ray and; Radio), observational, theoretical, and computational efforts. The science topics pursued in the department include extrasolar planets, star and planet formation, interstellar medium, star clusters, stellar dynamics, resolved transients, fast radio bursts, gravitational waves (including science using InPTA, IPTA, LVK), seismology, Solar astrophysics, black holes, pulsars and accreting neutron stars, compact-object binaries, X-ray astronomy (including science from AstroSat data), cosmology, multi-messenger astronomy, and astronomical big data analysis using machine learning techniques. This position allows the fellows to pursue their own research projects independently, although they are welcome to collaborate with any faculty in the department. Qualification: At the time of joining, the candidate must have completed her/his Ph. D. (Successfully defended thesis). Duration: The position is initially for 1 year with a possibility of extensions for up to 3 years upon satisfactory performance. Continuation beyond 3 years to a maximum of 5 years may also be possible in exceptional cases subject to the requirements of the project(s) and outstanding performance in a detailed review in the 3rd year. Benefits: In addition to a competitive salary, the position comes with a competitive research contingency grant, health benefits, and accommodation assistance (accommodation on campus as per availability, or Housing Rent Allowance). Deadline for application: May 01, 2024 Application procedure: The application should include a - cover letter, - research proposal (should include past research expertise, future research plans at TIFR), - CV, - publication list including ORCID ID and a link to the applicant's ADS listing, - names and contact information of three referees. Interested applicants should collate all material into a single PDF and send it to chairdaa[AT]tifr.res.in and cc to daapostdoc[AT]gmail.com. If the interested applicant already has a specific faculty in mind for collaboration, it is alright to contact that faculty as well, but a formal application must be sent to the above-mentioned email(s) to be considered for these positions. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoctoral Position in Mathematical General Relativity, Uppsala, Sweden ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/04/11/postdoctoral-position-in-mat… Deadline: 2024-05-15 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Additional Information: https://www.jobb.uu.se/details/?positionId=714912 Contact: anna.sakovich[AT]math.uu.se A post-doc position is available in the Department of Mathematics, Uppsala University, to work with Associate Professor Anna Sakovich in the areas of Geometric Analysis and Mathematical General Relativity. The aim of the research is to study problems in mathematical general relativity concerned with establishing a lower bound for the mass of spacetimes with certain asymptotics using methods from the calculus of variations, geometric measure theory and geometric PDEs. This is a 2 year position financed by Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation to recruit a foreign researcher for a postdoctoral position in Sweden. The duties of a post-doc are primarily directed at their own research. The work may also involve, to a limited extent (maximum 20%), other departmental duties, mainly related to teaching. The deadline for application is May 15, 2024. The start date of the position is negotiable, but preferably September 1, 2024. For the application, please upload your curriculum vitae including the list of publications and a cover letter. It is also recommended that you upload a research statement of maximum 3 pages. Uppsala University is the oldest university in Sweden founded in 1477. It is a broad research university with a strong international position, with 7,600 employees and 53,000 students. The Department of Mathematics with its 130 employees, including 40 PhD students, and research programs in analysis and probability, algebra and geometry, applied mathematics and statistics, offers a very stimulating and international environment. Uppsala is a very pleasant bike friendly city located less than an hour away from Stockholm. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. PhD positions in gravitational-wave astronomy, Milan, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/04/15/phd-positions-in-gravitation… Deadline: 2024-05-14 Location: Milan, Italy Additional Information: https://en.unimib.it/education/postgraduates/doctoral-research-phd-programm… Contact: davide.gerosa[AT]unimib.it The University of Milano-Bicocca welcomes applications for PhD scholarships. This year's application deadline is May 14th, 2024 (noon CEST) for positions starting in the Fall of 2024: https://en.unimib.it/education/postgraduates/doctoral-research-phd-programm… In particular, we are looking for highly motivated candidates to join our activities in black-hole binary dynamics and gravitational-wave data exploitation. Milano-Bicocca hosts a large group in gravitational-wave physics, covering activities ranging from astrophysical/numerical modeling to data analysis. The group counts 7 faculty members (Bortolas, Colpi, Dotti, Gerosa, Giacomazzo, Sesana, and an upcoming new hire) together with several postdocs (of which two prize fellows) and PhD students. Candidates will also have ample opportunities to work with and visit external collaborators. Our PhD admission program includes several "open" scholarships, covering all research activities in the department (including ours!). All candidates are considered for those by default. In addition, we are advertising an additional "project" scholarship titled "Gravitational-wave source modeling" which will be supervised by Prof. Davide Gerosa. Candidates wishing to be considered for this opportunity should indicate it explicitly when applying (the number of this position FIS.8). For more information on Gerosa's group see www.davidegerosa.com/group We strive to build an inclusive group and welcome applications from all interested candidates. For informal inquiries, expressions of interest, and application tips please do not hesitate to contact davide.gerosa[AT]unimib.it +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. PhD Position in Quantum Gravity, Copenhagen, Denmark ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28086 Deadline: 2024-05-24 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Additional Information: https://alessiaplatania.wordpress.com Contact: alessia.platania[AT]nbi.ku.dk Job Description The Theoretical High Energy Group at the Niels Bohr Institute in Copenhagen and the Niels Bohr International Academy invite expressions of interest for a 3-year PhD position, which is expected to start in the Fall of 2024. The successful candidate will be part of the quantum gravity group led by Alessia Platania. The position will be funded by the Villum Young Investigator grant "Non-perturbative strings, asymptotic safety, and the swampland". The goal is to test the consistency of Asymptotically Safe Gravity and compare its predictions with some of those from string theory. To this end, the group will investigate the "landscape" of effective field theories stemming from an asymptotically safe ultraviolet completion and its interface with theoretical constraints, swampland conjectures, and observational bounds. Required material The required documents are: 1. A motivation letter (approx. 1 page), detailing research interests and motivations to join the group 2. A research statement (approx. 2 pages), describing research activity and achievements to date, as well as future research plans 3. Curriculum Vitae 4. List of publications (if applicable) 5. Transcripts of grades from Bachelor's and Master's degrees These documents should be merged into a single PDF and sent via email to a.platania90[AT]gmail.com. The email subject should include the label "QG_PHDNBI 2024", as well as the full name of the candidate. Candidates should also arrange for at least two reference letters to be sent by the referees to the above email address. For the reference letters too, the email subject should include the label "QG_PHDNBI 2024" and the candidate's full name. All the required material, including reference letters, should be submitted by May 24th, 2024. Institute and Benefits The quantum gravity group is part of the Niels Bohr International Academy and the Niels Bohr Institute, Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen. The Niels Bohr International Academy is hosted by the Niels Bohr Institute and functions as a primary center for fundamental research, including theoretical and computational astrophysics, cosmology, high-energy particle physics, condensed matter physics, and bio-physics. The Niels Bohr International Academy is committed to fostering the traditions of internationalism, interdisciplinarity and excellence in physics, which characterize the Niels Bohr Institute. The Academy hosts a large number of international programs, including visitors, workshops, and PhD schools. Weekly seminars, journal clubs and events complement these programs, providing a stimulating research environment and excellent integration into the wider international community. The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes all qualified candidates regardless of background. Expressions of interest from people belonging to minority groups are especially welcome. For any inquiries, kindly send an email to alessia.platania[AT]nbi.ku.dk with email subject "Inquiry about QG_PHDNBI 2024". +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Stephen W. Hawking Professorship, Cambridge, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/04/23/stephen-w-hawking-professors… Deadline: 2024-05-30 Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom Additional Information: https://www.damtp.cam.ac.uk/job/46210 Contact: c.p.caulfield[AT]damtp.cam.ac.uk The Advisory Committee for the Stephen W. Hawking Professorship of Cosmology invites applications for this Professorship from persons whose work falls within the broad field of cosmology and gravitation which includes the analysis as to the origins of matter and of the universe, theoretical cosmology, general relativity, black holes, quantum fields in curved space, unifying gravity with quantum theory, and all other fields of academic scholarship as may from time to time be generally considered cosmology and theoretical physics, to take up appointment as soon as possible. Candidates will have an outstanding research record of great international stature. They will have the vision, leadership, experience and enthusiasm to build on current strengths in maintaining and developing a leading research presence. They will hold a PhD or equivalent postgraduate qualification. Standard professorial duties include teaching and research, examining, supervision and administration. The Professor will be based in Cambridge. A competitive salary will be offered. Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Colm-cille P. Caulfield, Head of DAMTP, and Convenor of Advisory Committee: c.p.caulfield[AT]damtp.cam.ac.uk. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Research Chair: Quantum Horizons Alberta, Lethbridge, Canada ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28092 Deadline: 2024-05-15 Location: Lethbridge, Canada Additional Information: https://uleth.peopleadmin.ca/postings/7318 Contact: saurya.das(a)uleth.ca The University of Lethbridge, in collaboration with the newly established Quantum Horizons Alberta Lethbridge node (QHA-Lethbridge), is seeking to fill a tenure track faculty appointment at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor, subject to budgetary approval. QHA was established in 2023 as an Alberta-wide initiative to expand our foundational knowledge of quantum science, to pursue transformational research into the potential of quantum physics, and to enhance Alberta's stature in quantum research and innovation. QHA was initiated by a generous gift from a group of visionary donors, with the goal of making it a $25-million centre of excellence that will build on and increase Alberta's considerable capacity in quantum research through a partnership with and spread among the three nodes at the University of Alberta, the University of Calgary, and the University of Lethbridge. The successful candidate will have an earned Ph.D. and demonstrated expertise in theoretical physics with a focus on quantum foundations, quantum cosmology, and allied areas of research. The QHA Research Chair will be situated in the newly established QHA-Lethbridge node, in the Department of Physics and Astronomy or another suitable academic unit. The successful candidate must be an established leader in their field, with a proven track record in outstanding research, scholarship, and mentorship. The candidate will be expected to establish a vigorous, externally funded research program, collaborate with scientists both within and outside the institution, and contribute to the education of undergraduate and graduate students. The QHA-Lethbridge Research Chair may be offered a visiting appointment with the Perimeter Institute, a premier research institute in theoretical physics in Waterloo, Ontario. Review of applications will begin on May 15, 2024. The anticipated starting date for the position is September 1, 2024. All applications must be submitted online, and should include a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a research proposal, a statement of teaching interests and teaching philosophy, and a statement demonstrating commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging, and contact information for three referees who are academics in the field. Referees of short-listed candidates will be contacted directly, with information on how to submit their reference letters. The research proposal should describe how the applicant will develop a research program that includes engagement with all stakeholders to help develop the newly established QHA-Lethbridge node. For inquiries about this position, please contact Dr. Saurya Das, Professor of Physics and Director of QHA-Lethbridge at saurya.das[AT]uleth.ca. For details on how to submit your application, please visit our Human Resources website at https://uleth.peopleadmin.ca and choose this position under the Academic postings option. The University of Lethbridge (uLethbridge) is a comprehensive and research-intensive university founded on the principles of liberal education where inspired scholars integrate research and creative activity with teaching. Our University's Blackfoot name is Iniskim, meaning Sacred Buffalo Stone. Founded in 1967 on traditional Blackfoot land, it is a place where student engagement in learning, creative activities, and research takes place every day. With campuses in Lethbridge and Calgary, uLethbridge offers more than 150 undergraduate and 60 graduate programs in the faculties of Arts & Science, Education, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, the Schools of Liberal Education and Graduate Studies, and the Dhillon School of Business, to more than 8,900 students. The university recognizes that diversity enriches our campus and our community and is fundamental to excellence in teaching, learning, and research. The university embraces equity as a core value to be truly inclusive of the communities of which we are a part, and this requires ongoing intentional and systemic action. Through recruitment and support of individuals who further enhance our diversity, the University strives to create a diverse and inclusive community where students, faculty and staff feel welcome, are treated equitably, and can thrive. The University acknowledges the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate's record of achievement. We encourage applicants to explain in their applications the impact that career interruptions have had on their record. All qualified candidates are invited to apply for this position; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference. The University of Lethbridge is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, including through all aspects of the hiring process. If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at human.resources[AT]uleth.ca so that accommodations can be put in place to support you. All private information received in relation to your request for support will be kept confidential, only information required to facilitate the accommodation will be shared with the selection committee. Lethbridge is a city of about 100,000 residents, nestled in Southern Alberta. It boasts of an outstanding natural beauty, great outdoors, and cultural vibrancy. It has a strong sense of community, offers a high quality of life, a diverse population and a thriving economy. The Canadian Rockies are about an hour and a half away and offer superb skiing and other outdoor activities. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. PhD position in gravitational waves and cosmology, Marseille, France ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=28110 Deadline: 2024-06-07 Location: Marseille, France Additional Information: https://www.cpt.univ-mrs.fr/~mancarella/jobs_2024_phd.html Contact: mancarella[AT]cpt.univ-mrs.fr The Centre de Physique Theorique (CPT) at Aix-Marseille University in Marseille (France) invites applications for one Ph.D. position in gravitational-wave astronomy/cosmology. The successful candidate will join a newly established research program led by Dr. Michele Mancarella and funded by the Fondation A*Midex Initiative of Excellence Grant "Cosmology and Astrophysics with Gravitational waves and Galaxy surveys" (COSMOAGG). Specific interests will be focussed on gravitational-wave cosmology, large-scale inference techniques for gravitational-wave astronomy, and next-generation gravitational-wave experiments. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in Physics or related discipline, good programming skills, interest and/or previous experience in late-time cosmology, gravitational-wave population studies and bayesian inference, applications of machine learning techniques, though we are open to all candidates with a strong background in gravitational-wave physics, multi-messenger astronomy, and cosmology. There will be opportunities of interaction and participation to the activities of the Virgo collaboration and to the Einstein Telescope Observational Science Board. The Ph.D program lasts for 3 years with starting date in autumn 2024 (ideally October 1st). Research and travel resources as well as relocation expenses will be guaranteed. The monthly net salary is of ~1600 EUR. The recruit will join the CPT's cosmology team, which consists of five permanent staff whose research focuses on theoretical cosmology, dark energy and modified gravity, the large-scale structure of the universe, and gravitational waves, and have access to data from the Euclid space mission and from the LIGO-Virgo collaboration. Four postdoctoral researchers specialising in gravitational-wave cosmology and theory will join the team in autumn 2024. Marseille is a warm, beautiful mediterranean city in the heart of the worldwide famous Provence. The CPT is located in the Luminy Campus, at the gates of the Calanques National Park, a terrestrial and marine natural wonder for climbing, snorkelling and hiking. Applications consists in a CV, a transcript of the Master's grades, a motivation letter, and a two-pages long description of the work done for the final year's Master project (and, if applicable, of other relevant research experiences), to be sent in a single pdf file at mancarella[AT]cpt.univ-mrs.fr with email subject "PhD application - NAME OF THE CANDIDATE". Candidates should also arrange for one reference letter from the supervisor of the Master's project to be sent separately by the application deadline to the same address, including in the email subject "PhD reference letter - NAME OF THE CANDIDATE". Additional reference letters are welcome but not mandatory. The application deadline is June 7th, 2024, though we will consider applications until the positions are filled. Interviews will take place shortly after the deadline. We particularly welcome expressions of interest from traditionally underrepresented groups. For additional inquiries please do not hesitate to contact mancarella[AT]cpt.univ-mrs.fr. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Postdoctoral positions in LISA data analysis and waveform development, Potsdam, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/05/01/postdoctoral-positions-at-th… Deadline: 2024-05-21 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://www.aei.mpg.de/1155448/acr-lisa-postdoc Contact: acr-jobs[AT]aei.mpg.de The "Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity" (ACR) department at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute, AEI) in Potsdam announces the opening of several postdoctoral appointments, which will be available at different levels, depending on experience and seniority, and can last from 2 to 5 years. These appointments will be in the areas of data analysis and its interface with waveform modeling for the recently adopted space-based gravitational-wave detector LISA. More specifically, the work will encompass research for the LISA Global Fit and Waveform Generator and it is mostly supported by the German Space Agency (Deutsches Zentrum fuer Luft- und Raumfahrt, DLR) and the recently awarded Max-Planck-Society research project "Delivering LISA Science in Germany". Data processing for LISA will be coordinated at the European level through the Distributed Data Processing Center (DDPC). DLR is committed to contribute to the DDPC, and the ACR department will be leading the German contributions to the Global Fit and Waveform Generator. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline for full consideration is May 21, 2024, including reception of reference letters. The anticipated start date of the positions is Fall 2024. Applications will be considered until all positions are filled. The complete announcement and instructions how to apply can be found here: https://www.aei.mpg.de/1155448/acr-lisa-postdoc +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ==============================================

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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. GEMMA2 (Gravitational-waves, ElectroMagnetic and dark MAtter) Physics Workshop, Rome, Italy 1.2. 3rd MaNiTou Summer School on Gravitational Waves, Toulouse, France 1.3. Foundational challenges in cosmological studies of black holes, Bonn, Germany 1.4. Quantum Extreme Universe: Matter, Information, and Gravity, Okinawa, Japan 1.5. Galactic and extragalactic X-ray transients, theory and observational perspectives, Warsaw, Poland 1.6. Fundamental Physics Meets Waveforms With LISA, Potsdam, Germany 1.7. High Energy Astrophysics and Cosmology in the era of all-sky surveys, Yerevan, Armenia 1.8. Third edition of the Quantum Field Theory in Curved Spacetimes Workshop, Lisbon, Portugal (2nd announcement) 1.9. 12th Aegean Summer School, Sifnos, Greece 1.10. Frontiers in Cosmology and Gravitational Physics, Portsmouth, UK 1.11. 13th Iberian Gravitational Waves Meeting, Salamanca, Spain 1.12. First TEONGRAV international workshop on theory of gravitational waves, Rome, Italy 1.13. Winter School "Phase Transitions - From the Laboratories to the Cosmos, Wroclaw, Poland 1.14. Second Gravitational Wave Orchestra, Annecy, France 1.15. 5th IUCSS Summer School and Workshop on the Lorentz- and CPT-Violating Standard-Model Extension, Bloomington, IN, USA 1.16. 10th Conference of the Polish Society on Relativity, Kazimierz Dolny, Poland 1.17. Cosmo-Master Workshop on Philosophy of Inflation, Utrecht, Netherlands and online 2. Jobs 2.1. Lectureship positions in Mathematical Modelling, Southampton, UK 2.2. Postdoctoral positions in gravitational physics, quantum gravity and cosmology, Madrid, Spain 2.3. Postdoctoral positions in the Theoretical Astrophysics group, Potsdam, Germany 2.4. Postdoctoral Positions in GR and Quantum Gravity, Bangalore, India 3. News 3.1. Eric Poisson appointed new co-Editor-in-Chief of General Relativity and Gravitation ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. GEMMA2 (Gravitational-waves, ElectroMagnetic and dark MAtter) Physics Workshop, Rome, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27899 Starting: 2024-09-16 to 2024-09-19 Location: Rome, Italy Additional Information: https://agenda.infn.it/event/39794/abstracts/ Contact: paola.leaci[AT]roma1.infn.it Dear colleagues, It is a pleasure to announce the International GEMMA2 (Gravitational-waves, ElectroMagnetic and dark MAtter) Physics Workshop to be held in Rome (Italy) from September 16th to September 19th, 2024. The aim of the GEMMA2 workshop is to discuss on gravitational waves, multimessenger astrophysics and dark matter physics at these especially exciting times, bringing together mainly the theoretical and data-analysis aspects of such apparently heterogeneous fields. Registration is now open and Abstract Submission on these topics is welcome. Please find further information at https://agenda.infn.it/event/39794/. GEMMA2 is organised into days focused on key topics introduced by invited speakers (who will be announced soon) and followed by contributed talks. There will also be a poster session, along with two Young Scientist GEMMA2 Awards for the best poster contributions by skilled young researchers. The deadline for abstract submission is June 16th, 2024, and the deadline for early registration is June 28th, 2024. The LOC and the SOC are looking forward to welcoming you to Rome. Best Regards, Paola Leaci on behalf of the SOC and LOC of GEMMA2 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. 3rd MaNiTou Summer School on Gravitational Waves, Toulouse, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27902 Starting: 2024-07-01 to 2024-07-06 Location: Toulouse, France Additional Information: https://indico.in2p3.fr/event/31714/overview Contact: nicola.tamanini[AT]l2it.in2p3.fr Registration to the 3rd edition of the MaNiTou Summer School on Gravitational Waves (Toulouse, 1-6 July 2024) is now open. Please note that the school offers accommodation free of charge for up to 50 master and PhD students. You can find more details about the school here below. Registration and further information are available at the following website: https://indico.in2p3.fr/event/31714/overview Looking forward to seeing you in Toulouse! Best regards, The organisers ------------------------------------------------- SCHOOL INFORMATION - Title: 3rd MaNiTou Summer School on Gravitational Waves - Date: July 1-6, 2024. - Location: Universite' Paul Sabatier - Toulouse, France - Registration: https://indico.in2p3.fr/event/31714/registrations - Registration deadline: 2024-05-27 (2024-04-15 to request free accommodation) - Topics: The school will cover the emerging field of gravitational wave detection and of its scientific exploitation. The goal of the school is to provide the students with a solid introduction to most aspects of this interdisciplinary field in fast expansion. - Target audience: The school is open primarily to Master and PhD students, and also to young (and not so young) scientists who would like to get better acquainted with gravitational waves. - Practical information: There is no registration fee to participate to the school, but attendance is limited to 80 participants. The School will provide coffee breaks and lunches for all participants. Dinners, travel and accommodation expenses are not covered, however accommodation free of charge will be provided for up to 50 master and PhD students. TEACHERS AND COURSES - Quentin Baghi | AstroParticule et Cosmologie, Paris Space-based GW detectors: LISA - Sylvain Caillou | Laboratoire des 2 infinis - Toulouse, Toulouse Introduction to AI techniques - Oualib Chaibi | Artemis, Observatoire de la Cote d'Azur, Nice Ground-based GW interferometers and current observations - Natalia Korsakova | AstroParticule et Cosmologie, Paris AI applications to GWs - Jerome Margueron | International Research Laboratory for Nuclear Physics and Nuclear Astrophysics, Michigan, USA GWs and nuclear physics - Sylvain Marsat | Laboratoire des 2 infinis - Toulouse, Toulouse Introduction to GW data analysis - Simone Mastrogiovanni | Italian Institute for Nuclear Physics, Rome Hands on GW data analysis and Cosmology with GWs - Joseph Romano | Texas Tech University, Texas, USA Panorama of GW sources and PTA: stochastic backround analysis - Mairi Sakellariadou | King's College London, London Fundamental physics with GWs - Daniele Steer | Laboratoire de Physique de l'Ecole Normale Superieure and Universite' de Paris Cite', Paris GW Theory - Gilles Theureau | Laboratoire Univers et Theories, Observatoire de Paris, Paris PTA: introduction and detection principles - Nathalie Webb | Institut de Recherche en Astrophysique et Planetologie, Toulouse Astrophysics of GW sources SCIENTIFIC ORGANISING COMMITTEE Marie-Anne BIZOUARD (OCA/ARTEMIS) Nelson CHRISTENSEN (OCA/ARTEMIS) Sebastien GUILLOT (IRAP) Eric KAJFASZ (CPPM/IPhU) Christian MARINONI (CPT/IPhU) Sylvain MARSAT (L2IT) Delphine PORQUET (LAM/IPhU) Nicola TAMANINI (L2IT) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Foundational challenges in cosmological studies of black holes, Bonn, Germany --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27912 Starting: 2024-05-14 to 2024-05-14 Location: Bonn, Germany Additional Information: https://www.history-and-philosophy-of-physics.com/events.html Contact: jdoboszep[AT]uni-bonn.de Foundational challenges in cosmological studies of black holes 14th May 2024 University of Bonn With the emergence of new observational windows, black holes are increasingly used in constraining cosmological theories. This workshop aims to address the major foundational and methodological challenges in cosmological studies of black holes: What are the methodological principles of these searches? What should we expect from future observations? How do long-standing research programs look from the new vantage points? What foundational lessons can be drawn from cosmological studies of new physics? The workshop will facilitate a multi-disciplinary perspective on the cosmological implications of black holes, by bringing together contributions from theoretical physics, astronomy, and the philosophy of physics. List of speakers: Kristen Lackeos (Max-Planck-Institut fuer Radioastronomie, Bonn) Jamee Elder (Tufts University, Harvard University's Black Hole Initiative) Erik Curiel (University of Bonn, Harvard University's Black Hole Initiative) Juliusz Doboszewski (University of Bonn, Harvard University's Black Hole Initiative) More TBA. Main topics of the workshop include, but are not limited to: - primordial black holes as dark matter candidates - epistemology of gravitational wave astrophysics - model agnostic searches and notions of model independence - philosophical issues in multi-messenger astronomy - alternatives to black holes - statistical wars in astrophysics and cosmology - foundational issues in black hole physics Call for Abstracts: We accept the submission of abstracts for a limited number of slots for contributed talks related to the topics of the workshop. Please submit the title of your talk and an abstract of up to 500 words along with your name, contact details and affiliation in a pdf file by email to aanton(a)uni-bonn.de by 31st of March midnight anywhere on Earth (UTC -12). We will communicate the decision soon after. Attendance to the workshop is free and open to everyone, however, if you plan to attend, please register by 7th May by sending an email to: aanton[AT]uni-bonn.de . Attendace via zoom is also possible, the link will be shared with all registered participants in due time. For more information and questions, visit the event website: https://www.history-and-philosophy-of-physics.com/events.html Or email the organizers: Antonis Antoniou (aanton[AT]uni-bon.de) and Juliusz Doboszewski (jdobosze[AT]uni-bonn.de). This workshop is funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft DFG Project "Inductive Metaphysics". +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. Quantum Extreme Universe: Matter, Information, and Gravity, Okinawa, Japan --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27918 Starting: 2024-10-21 to 2024-10-25 Location: Okinawa, Japan Additional Information: https://groups.oist.jp/exu-oist Contact: exu-oist[AT]oist.jp Theoretical physics is often divided into different fields such as particle physics, condensed matter theory, and gravity, depending on the length scale of the logical targets. However, by introducing ideas from quantum information science into the physics of quantum many-body systems, and via their deep connections to quantum gravity, it is becoming clear that what underlies many of these theories is actually the same. This workshop aims to explore the quantum information theoretic connections between these various fields. In particular, we will focus on connections among quantum information, quantum gravity, and both theoretical and experimental quantum matter. This workshop will be held in collaboration between OIST and the MEXT-KAKENHI-Grant-in-Aid for Transformative Research Areas (A) funded "Extreme Universe (ExU)" consortium. Invited Speakers - Doyeol Ahn (University of Seoul) - Jan de Boer (Universiteit van Amsterdam) - Chisa Hotta (University of Tokyo, Komaba) - Yi-Ping Huang (National Tsing Hua University) - Janet Hung (Tsinghua University) - Etsuko Itou (YITP Kyoto) - Sugumi Kanno (Kyushu University) - Josh Kirklin (Perimeter Institute) - Don Marolf* (University of California at Santa Barbara) - Ramis Movassagh (Google) - Yasha Neiman (OIST) - Kae Nemoto (OIST) - Suvrat Raju (ICTS Bangalore) - Renato Renner (ETH Zurich) - Allen Scheie (Los Alamos National Laboratory) - Antony Speranza (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) - Tomonori Ugajin (Rikkyo University) - Aron Wall* (University of Cambridge) - Michael Walter (Ruhr University Bochum) - Edward Witten (IAS Princeton) [online talk] - Zhen-Sheng Yuan (University of Science and Technology China) More speakers to be announced. * to be confirmed Short Talk/Poster Submission: We will accept applications for poster presentations and a limited number of short talks. You can indicate this in the registration. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Galactic and extragalactic X-ray transients, theory and observational perspectives, Warsaw, Poland --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27925 Starting: 2024-09-09 to 2024-09-11 Location: Warsaw, Poland Additional Information: https://cl-agn.cft.edu.pl/ Contact: cl-agn[AT]cft.edu.pl Theoretical studies have shown that the multi-wavelength emission of the nuclei of active galaxies, stellar mass black hole and neutron star binaries is fueled by their accretion disks. The accretion process may be not stationary, and the accretion history as well as geometric structure of the infalling matter are not well understood. Importantly, the magnetic fields must play a key role in sustaining the accretion flows. While we have progressed in understanding many of these phenomena, there are recent observations and new models that drive our understanding in new directions. They are related either to the instabilities in the innermost part of the disk or to the sudden interaction of circumnuclear stars with the central black hole and the disk. Processes close to the black hole also allow testing of General Relativity in a strong field regime. Key Topics: 1. Quasi periodic eruptions in accreting black holes 2. Tidal disruption events 3. Changing activity of supermassive black holes 4. Fast variability of Galactic X-ray sources 5. Accretion instabilities and gravitational waves from black hole and neutron star binaries 6. Testing General Relativity with supermassive black holes +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. Fundamental Physics Meets Waveforms With LISA, Potsdam, Germany --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/03/11/fundamental-physics-meets-wa… Starting: 2024-09-02 to 2024-09-06 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://workshops.aei.mpg.de/fpmeetswavelisa/ Contact: fpmwlisa[AT]aei.mpg.de With the recent adoption of the LISA mission by the European Space Agency, we have entered a new exciting phase. Now, more than ever, there is a need to prepare the theoretical and data-analysis tools that will allow us to fully exploit LISA's capabilities, and probe strong gravity and fundamental physics in unprecedented ways. With that in mind, we are pleased to announce an in-person meeting of the Fundamental Physics and Waveform Working Groups of the LISA Consortium. The workshop is hosted by the "Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity" division at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute) in Potsdam, Germany. The first two days of the meeting, September 2-3, will be dedicated to talks and discussions on ongoing and possible future projects carried out within the Fundamental Physics Working Group. The focus will be on identifying the theoretical developments and the data-analysis tools needed to perform strong-field tests of General Relativity with LISA. The third day of the meeting, September 4, is organized jointly by the Fundamental Physics and Waveform Working Groups and aims at brainstorming on common needs and goals since waveforms are the "bread and butter" for extracting information about the nature of black holes, their environment, and gravity. The final two days of the meeting, September 5-6, will be dedicated solely to the Waveform Working Group. The objective is to identify significant waveform developments for various gravitational-wave sources, necessary for LISA data validation and science exploitation. The workshop is limited to 70 participants on any given day, except Wednesday, where we aim at 140 participants. Register now! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. High Energy Astrophysics and Cosmology in the era of all-sky surveys, Yerevan, Armenia --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27932 Starting: 2024-10-07 to 2024-10-11 Location: Yerevan, Armenia Additional Information: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1382899/ Contact: heacoss2024[AT]gmail.com The start of the 21st century was marked with the advent of all-sky surveys at all wavelengths, from radio to X-ray and Gamma-ray. Together with recent breakthroughs in large-volume ice neutrino detectors, and the successful detection of astrophysical gravitational waves, these pivotal advancements are giving rise to multi-messenger astrophysics setting the stage for new theoretical challenges. The goal of the conference is to review and discuss recent achievements in high energy astrophysics and cosmology in the context of these developments. The meeting will focus on astrophysics of compact objects on all mass scales, formation and growth of supermassive black holes, non-stationary and transient phenomena in the vicinity of compact objects and selected themes of physical cosmology. The physics of jets in blazars and gamma-ray bursts will be also addressed, exploring the mechanisms and consequences of these extreme events. The topics covered at the meeting will include Sky surveys from radio to X/gamma-ray bands Physics of AGN, QSO, blazars - clues from sky surveys TDEs and other extragalactic X-ray transients Gamma-ray bursts Spectral formation near compact objects - clues from X-ray spectroscopy and polarimetry Gravitational wave astronomy Neutrino astronomy Cosmic rays and ultra-high energy gamma-rays Sky surveys in cosmological context Future prospects/missions SOC: Niel Brandt Andrei Bykov, Massimo Della Valle, Elena Galo, Marat Gilfanov (Co-chair), Paolo Giommi, Zoltan Haiman, Luis Ho, Andrey Kravtsov, Di Li, Alexander Lutovinov, Felix Mirabel, Razmik Mirzoyan, Maria Petropoulou, Vahe Petrosyan, Tsvi Piran, Konstantin Postnov, Remo Ruffini, Narek Sahakyan (Co-chair), Olga Silchenko, Alexandra Veledina, Alexey Vikhlinin, Shuang-Nan Zhang +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. Third edition of the Quantum Field Theory in Curved Spacetimes Workshop, Lisbon, Portugal (2nd announcement) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/03/13/third-edition-of-the-quantum… Starting: 2024-06-18 to 2024-06-21 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Additional Information: https://strong-gr.com/qftcs-workshop-iii/ Contact: a.e.ferreirodeaguiar[AT]uu.nl We are pleased to announce the third edition of the Quantum Field Theory in Curved Spacetimes Workshop. After two successful previous editions, one online and one in-person, this year we continue with the in-person format. The workshop will be hosted by the Center for Astrophysics and Gravitation (CENTRA) at the Instituto Superior Tecnico, Lisbon, on 18-21 June 2024. The aim of this workshop is once again to gather researchers from around the world who work on topics related to QFTCS, both in its mathematical conceptualization, and in its applications to cosmology, astrophysics and condensed matter systems. The main research lines we aim to cover in the workshop include: QFT in black hole and cosmological spacetimes Mathematical and conceptual foundations of QFTCS Semiclassical Einstein equations and backreaction Relativistic quantum information Analogue gravity Additionally, we would like to organize a discussion aimed at addressing the observational and experimental relevance of QFTCS: namely, what are the predictions from QFTCS which can be tested, either through astrophysical/cosmological observations, or in the experimental setups of analogue gravity. We encourage the participation of researchers from the astrophysics, cosmology and analogue gravity communities working on topics related to QFTCS. Plenary speakers: - Paul R. Anderson (Wake Forest University) - Erik Curiel (Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy) - Eleni-Alexandra Kountou (King's College London) - Jeff Steinhauer (Technion) UPDATE: Courtesy of the Julian Schwinger Foundation for Physics Research, we are able to support up to ten (10) Phd students for travel and lodging. If you require support, write us a brief email (with a subject "Financial support request" and your name) explaining your circumstances. Furthermore, you should register and submit an abstract. To be considered for support in a timely fashion, you should contact us before the 10th of April. REGISTRATION AND CALL FOR ABSTRACTS IS NOW OPEN. Deadline for abstract submission: 30th of April. Deadline for registration: 31st of May There is no registration fee. The oral contributions are expected to last 15 minutes + questions, and we will also have a poster session. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.9. 12th Aegean Summer School, Sifnos, Greece --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27949 Starting: 2024-09-09 to 2024-09-14 Location: Apollonia, Sifnos, Greece Additional Information: http://www.physics.ntua.gr/cosmo24/Sifnos2024/gen_info.html Contact: lpapa[AT]central.ntua.gr One of the most successful theory describing cosmic objects, their interactions and their time evolution, is the Einstein's theory of Gravity. One of the main prediction of the Gravity theory is the existence of Gravitational Waves (GW), the ripples of space-time. The latest GW detections by ground-based interferometers and the discovery of a binary pulsar whose orbital period changes in accordance with the predicted GW emission, verified the predictions of the Einstein's theory and opened up an intensive activity of understanding all aspects of the GWs and the implications of this discovery to alternative theories of Gravities and their Cosmological implications. The modified gravity theories can give us important information on the structure and properties of the compact objects predicted by these theories and also the observational signatures which they can introduce. It is expected that future ground and space-borne detectors will improve our perception of gravitational interactions in particular will shed light into the existence of exotic compact objects, like hairy black holes and wormholes. These compact objects provide a window into the microscopic structure of spacetime in Quantum Gravity and the hope is to understand the nature of their interior, potential applications to Quantum Cosmology, and the development of further connections to quantum information and laboratory quantum simulation. The formation of these compact objects may also trigger possible holographic phase transitions to other compact objects. The 12th Aegean Summer School will take place in the town of Apollonia on the island of Sifnos, in the Cultural Centre "Marianthi Simou" and it is organized and sponsored by the National Technical University of Athens, Greece, the University Paris-Sud, Orsay, France, the University of Tuebingen, Germany, the University Nottingham, England, the University Sapienza, Rome, Italy, the University Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso, Chile, Universidad Central de Chile, Santiago, Chile, the University Sao Paulo, Brazil and the European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.10. Frontiers in Cosmology and Gravitational Physics, Portsmouth, UK --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27952 Starting: 2024-05-20 to 2024-05-23 Location: Portsmouth, UK Additional Information: http://www.sciama.icg.port.ac.uk/frontiers2024/index.html Contact: icg-conferences[AT]port.ac.uk This conference will bring researchers together to discuss important developments and key challenges in the fields of: - Quantum gravity in connection with early Universe cosmology - Theoretical and observational prospects of cosmological collider physics and primordial non-Gaussianities - Primordial black holes: their theoretical and observational challenges - Using galaxy surveys for fundamental physics - Finding the signatures of new physics with future detection of gravitational waves Confirmed speakers so far include: - Clare Burrage (Nottingham U.) - Ruth Durrer (Geneva U.) - Malcolm Fairbairn (King's College London) - Dragan Huterer (Michigan U.) - Elisa Maggio (Max Planck Institute, Potsdam) - Daan Meerburg (Groningen U.) - Scott Melville (Queen Mary U. London) - Johannes Noller (University College London) - Fernando Quevedo (Cambridge U.) - Masahide Yamaguchi (Institute for Basic Science, S. Korea) The deadline for submitting abstracts is 8th April 2024. Registration fee for the conference is GBP 100 (or GBP 150 including conference dinner). Registration is open until 26th April 2024. Scientific Organising Committee: K. Sravan Kumar, Tessa Baker, Enrique Gaztanaga and David Wands Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation, University of Portsmouth +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.11. 13th Iberian Gravitational Waves Meeting, Salamanca, Spain --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27957 Starting: 2024-06-24 to 2024-06-26 Location: Salamanca, Spain Additional Information: https://iberiangw2024.usal.es/ Contact: iberiangw2024[AT]usal.es The 13th Iberian Gravitational Waves Meeting will be held in Salamanca from June 24th to June 26th 2024. The Iberian Gravitational Waves Meeting is an international conference organised yearly since 2011 by different members of the Red Tematica de Ondas Gravitacionales (REDONGRA). This year it will be hosted at the University of Salamanca, Spain. The idea is to bring together researchers with interest in the development of Gravitational Wave Astronomy, including researchers from related areas of Astrophysics, multi-messenger Astronomy, Cosmology, Fundamental Physics, Simulations, Instrumentation and Data analysis and, importantly, to foster collaboration among them. The SOC is formed by Mar Bastero Gil, Departamento de Fisica Teorica y del Cosmos, Universidad de Granada, Spain Pablo Cerda-Duran, Departamento de Astronomia y Astrofisica, Universitat de Valencia, Spain Isabel Cordero-Carrion, Departamento de Matematicas, Universitat de Valencia, Spain Thomas Dent, Departamento de Fisica de Particulas, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Spain Juan Garcia-Bellido, Departamento de Fisica Teorica, Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, Spain Antonio Onofre, Departamento de Fisica, Universidade do Minho (CFUMUP, LIP), Portugal Angeles Perez-Garcia, Departamento de Fisica Fundamental, Universidad de Salamanca, Spain Alicia Sintes, Departamento de Fisica, Universitat de les Illes Balears, Spain Registration and abstract submission is now open until May 24th in the conference webpage A committee involving the LOC will release a preliminary program shortly after. There is a registration fee to cover logistics of the meeting: 60 euros for PhD students and 120 euros for the rest) due June 5th. Details on payment will follow later. We encourage early accomodation booking. The preliminary list of invited speakers is Nils Andersson, University of Southampton, United Kindgom Richard Brito, Instituto Superior Tecnico, Lisboa, Portugal Eugenio Coccia, IFAE, Spain Jose A. Font, Universitat de Valencia, Spain David Keitel, Departament de Fisica, Universitat de les Illes Balears, Spain Carlos F. Sopuerta, IEEC-CSIC, Institut d'Estudis Espacials de Catalunya, Spain You can reach the LOC at iberiangw2024 [AT] usal.es We look forward to seeing you! The USAL local organizing committee: C. Albertus, D. Barba-Gonzalez, P. Char, A. de la Cruz-Dombriz, D.Diaz-Guerra, I. de Martino, R. della Monica, Angeles Perez-Garcia, D. Suarez +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.12. First TEONGRAV international workshop on theory of gravitational waves, Rome, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27962 Starting: 2024-09-16 to 2024-09-20 Location: Rome, Italy Additional Information: https://agenda.infn.it/e/GWtheory Contact: paolo.pani[AT]uniroma1.it We are happy to announce the first "TEONGRAV international workshop on theory of gravitational waves", to be held at Sapienza University of Rome on Sep, 16-20 2024. TEONGRAV is a large INFN (National Institute for Nuclear Physics) initiative comprising 10 research units across Italy, with the aim to explore different aspects of the theory of gravitational-wave sources. Topics of the workshop will include GW modeling, tests of gravity, neutron-star equations of state, astrophysical black-hole formation channels, and EM counterparts to GW events. Registrations are now open! We expect to ask for a small fee (around EUR 100) to partially cover organization costs. We will have slots for contributed talks, round tables, and discussion. The deadline for abstract submission is May 31st, 2024. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Sincerely, The TEONGRAV Scientific Committee Enrico Barausse, Mariafelicia De Laurentis, Luca Del Zanna, Bruno Giacomazzo, Leonardo Gualtieri, Giuliano Iorio, Andrea Maselli, Alessandro Nagar, Paolo Pani, Albino Perego +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.13. Winter School "Phase Transitions - From the Laboratories to the Cosmos, Wroclaw, Poland --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/03/18/winter-school-phase-transiti… Starting: 2024-05-16 to 2024-05-25 Location: Wroclaw and Karpacz, Poland Additional Information: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1373806/overview Contact: david.blaschke[AT]gmail.com Dear Colleagues, We are happy to announce the 60th Karpacz Winter School on Theoretical Physics and WE-Heraeus Physics School on "Phase Transitions - From the Laboratories to the Cosmos", to be held at in Wroclaw and Karpacz on May 16-25, 2024. The school webpage with more details about lecturers, topics and schedule, as well as online registration is available here: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1373806/overview We will have slots for short contributed talks, and a poster session. Best posters and talks will receive a prize. The deadline for registration and abstract submission is April 2, 2024. We will cover the local costs (accommodation, meals and social events) for accepted participants from funds of the WE-Heraeus Foundation. We expect to ask for a small fee (EUR 150) to partially cover organization costs. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Sincerely, David Blaschke, Oleksii Ivanytskyi, Krzysztof Redlich (Organizers) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.14. Second Gravitational Wave Orchestra, Annecy, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27966 Starting: 2024-09-17 to 2024-09-19 Location: Annecy, France Additional Information: https://indico.in2p3.fr/event/32022/overview Contact: regimbau[AT]lapp.in2p3.fr We are organizing the second edition of the "Gravitational Wave Orchestra" in Annecy, following a first event in Louvain-la-Neuve in September 2022. The idea of this series of workshops is to bring together international experts on the stochastic gravitational background. This background is the gravitational signal created by the ensemble of all sources, from the earliest instants of the Universe, that are too distant or too faint to be detected individually. We can think of an orchestra in which each instrument plays its own melody, and together form a symphony. This conference aims to highlight the most recent advances and discoveries in this rather specialized field, with an emphasis on theory and data analysis. The format, which leaves plenty of time for discussion, encourages exchange. We are also planning tutorial sessions on the data analysis methods used by the various gravitational wave collaborations, LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA, LISA, Pulsar Timing Arrays, and cosmic microwave background experiments. Registration and Abstract submission: from March 18 until August 05 Sincerely, The Organizing Committee +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.15. 5th IUCSS Summer School and Workshop on the Lorentz- and CPT-Violating Standard-Model Extension, Bloomington, IN, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27976 Starting: 2024-05-10 to 2024-05-19 Location: Bloomington, Indiana, USA Additional Information: https://iucss.sitehost.iu.edu/school2024/ Contact: ralehner[AT]iu.edu The Fifth IUCSS Summer School and Workshop on the Standard-Model Extension (SME) will be held as an nline event hosted by the Physics Department, Indiana University in Bloomington, from Friday May 10 to Sunday May 19, 2024. This School is aimed primarily at students and researchers in theory and experiment who seek a pedagogical introduction to the SME framework. The School will cover the fundamentals of the field, including the effective field theory framework for Lorentz and CPT violation. This framework will serve as the stepping stone for more advanced explorations of current trends in phenomenological, experimental, and theoretical research areas, progressing to the forefront of the study of Lorentz and CPT symmetry. This lecture material will be reinforced and supplemented by discussion sessions. The School will also provide the participants a showcase for their own work in short presentations. An IUCSS Workshop on recent research in SME physics will be held concurrently during the last part of the School. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.16. 10th Conference of the Polish Society on Relativity, Kazimierz Dolny, Poland --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27986 Starting: 2024-09-16 to 2024-09-20 Location: Kazimmierz Dolny, Poland Additional Information: https://events.ncbj.gov.pl/event/323 Contact: potor24[AT]kft.umcs.lublin.pl The scientific program of the conference taking place in the picturesque Kazimierz Dolny situated at the Vistula river bank, from 16.09 (we begin with the dinner) to 20.09 (we end with lunch), covers a broad range of topics of the contemporary theories of gravity (from mathematical structure of General Relativity (GR) and fundamental issues of classical gravity, through mathematical models of quantum gravity, to gravitational waves and their detection). Invited experts of gravitational physics will present the state of art in our knowledge and understanding of various areas of gravitational physics. Conferences of the Polish Society on Relativity having an international character, but at the same time it gathers the Polish scientific community working in this field. The price of the conference includes: accommodation, breakfasts, lunches, dinners, conference dinner. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.17. Cosmo-Master Workshop on Philosophy of Inflation, Utrecht, Netherlands and online --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27994 Starting: 2024-05-24 to 2024-05-24 Location: Utrecht, Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.uu.nl/en/research/utrecht-philosophy-of-astronomy-cosmology/eve… Contact: a.e.ferreirodeaguiar[AT]uu.nl Dear Colleagues, We are happy to announce the first Cosmo-Master Workshop on Philosophy of Inflation which will take place the 24th of May in Utrecht. We will convene physicists and philosophers to discuss the inflationary paradigm: current state of the art and its prospects. We welcome researchers and students within either philosophy or physics to join the discussion as attendants. We will have three invited speakers to provide an overview of the state of the art on Inflation: Marieke Postma (Radboud University), Richard Dawid (Stockholm University) and Daniel Meerburg (University of Groningen). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Lectureship positions in Mathematical Modelling, Southampton, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/03/04/lectureship-positions-in-mat… Deadline: 2024-04-07 Location: Southampton, UK Additional Information: https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=2628924PJ Contact: n.a.andersson[AT]southampton.ac.uk The School of Mathematics at the University of Southampton is advertising for permanent Lectureships in Applied Mathematics. The Applied Mathematics group includes a range of people working on gravitational physics, such as Professors Nils Andersson, Leor Barack, Oscar Dias, Carsten Gundlach, and Ian Jones, and Drs Ian Hawke, Adam Pound, and Andreas Schmitt. Whilst preference for these jobs is being given to candidates in mathematical modelling for a sustainable future, and computational modelling of real-world systems, there may be scope to interpret these widely in the case of strong candidates in other areas aligned with the strengths of the Applied Mathematics Group. For inquiries please contact N.A.Andersson[AT]southampton.ac.uk . +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoctoral positions in gravitational physics, quantum gravity and cosmology, Madrid, Spain ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27919 Deadline: 2024-04-15 Location: Madrid, Spain Additional Information: https://www.ucm.es/teorica/ Contact: daniele.oriti[AT]gmail.com Postdoctoral positions in gravitational physics, quantum gravity and cosmology Universidad Complutense Madrid, Spain, Europe Deadline on April 15, 2024 Job description: The Department of Theoretical Physics of the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain invites applications for two 2-years postdoctoral positions. The expected starting date of the positions in September or at the latest the (early) Fall 2024. The hired postdoctoral researchers will work under the supervision of Prof. D. Oriti, and in close collaboration with other faculty members (including Prof. L. Garay, Prof. Martin-Benito, and others), on projects at the interface of quantum gravity, mathematical physics and cosmology. Candidates must hold a PhD degree (in Physics or Mathematics) by the beginning of September 2024, and have a research track record and solid expertise in at least one, but preferably more, of the following research areas: quantum gravity, quantum cosmology, quantum field theory (in curved spacetimes), mathematical gravitational physics, theoretical (and physical) cosmology, the (mathematical) theory of quantum fluids and quantum many-body systems. Not required, but welcome, is specialized knowledge of quantum gravity formalisms like group field theory, or canonical loop quantum gravity, and of loop quantum cosmology. The salary will be in the range 2500-3500EUR/month before taxes, and depending on research experience, with an additional allowance for travel and other research expenses. The application should include: a brief letter of interest, a CV with publications list, and a short (2 pages max) outline of research interests, in a single pdf file. It should be sent via email to daniele.oriti[AT]gmail.com, with subject "Postdoc application - Candidate Name". Moreover, two reference letters should be sent to the same address, with subject "Recommendation letter - Candidate Name", by the deadline. For more information about this position, please contact Prof. D. Oriti directly. Additional Information about the research environment: Department of Theoretical Physics: https://www.ucm.es/teorica/ Universidad Complutense de Madrid: https://www.ucm.es/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Postdoctoral positions in the Theoretical Astrophysics group, Potsdam, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27945 Deadline: 2024-04-30 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://www.aei.mpg.de/1135620/postdoctoral-positions-in-the-theoretical-as… Contact: tim.dietrich[AT]uni-potsdam.de The Theoretical Astrophysics group at the University of Potsdam (led by Tim Dietrich) is opening up to two postdoctoral positions. The group has strong ties to the Max Planck Fellow group "Multi-messenger Astrophysics of Compact Binaries", as well as the "Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity" and "Computational Relativistic Astrophysics" divisions at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics. We work on a variety of research fields, among others, numerical-relativity simulations, gravitational-wave modeling, the modeling of electromagnetic signatures connected to binary neutron star and black hole-neutron star mergers, as well as multi-messenger astrophysics and its connection to nuclear physics. We are interested in hiring creative, proactive, and motivated candidates with experience in at least one of the research areas covered by our group. The positions are funded by the University of Potsdam, and it is expected that the successful applicant contributes to the teaching activities at the University with an equivalent of 4 teaching hours/week. The position will be for two years initially, but further extensions are possible depending on performance. The salary and social benefits (e.g., health insurance) are based on the collective labor agreement for the federal states (TVL) for the German public sector, usually at pay grade E13 (ranging from gross 55,000/year to 75,000/year depending on seniority and qualification). The deadline for full consideration is April 30th, 2024, including reception of reference letters. The start date of the positions is negotiable. For the application, you will be asked to upload a single PDF containing a cover letter, your curriculum vitae, your list of publications, and a (up to 3-page) statement of past and future research activities. Applicants will need to indicate the names of three referees for recommendation letters. Referees will receive an email with instructions on how to upload their letters. If they encounter problems, referees may also send letters by email to tim.dietrich[AT]uni-potsdam.de. The science and University campus in Potsdam Golm offers a stimulating research environment and hosts, among others, the Faculty of Science of the University of Potsdam, as well as three Max Planck Institutes and two Fraunhofer Institutes. Potsdam is home to over 40 research institutes and is located just 30 minutes from the city center of Berlin. The University of Potsdam is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Postdoctoral Positions in GR and Quantum Gravity, Bangalore, India ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27983 Deadline: 2024-09-01 Location: Bangalore, India Additional Information: https://www.rri.res.in/careers/post-doctoral-fellowships Contact: pdfscreening[AT]rri.res.in Applications are invited for postdoctoral positions and for the Pancharatnam fellowship at the RAMAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE (RRI), Bengaluru, India. The theoretical physics group at the RRI has members working actively in General Relativity and Quantum Gravity. We encourage young independent researchers to apply with a background in either of these areas. Selected Post-Doctoral Fellows will be paid a Fellowship of INR 58,000 to INR 67,000 + appropriate house rent allowance, as admissible, depending on their experience. In the case of successful candidates who are yet to complete requirements for award of the Ph.D. qualification - like, for example, successful defence of the thesis - a research fellowship at a lower rate of INR 48,000 + appropriate house rent allowance as admissible will be paid until completion of such requirements. The maximum duration of the postdoctoral position is 3 years, with annual extensions based on internal assessments. Post-doctoral Fellows are expected to be able to work independently at the Raman research Institute and have the academic freedom of choice in research area and collaboration: it is not mandatory that they work in any specific research program or attached to specific research staff of the Institute. Nevertheless, it is desirable that applicants have professional research interest and proven track record in areas with significant overlap or association with the ongoing and envisaged activities at the Institute so that scientific interactions and collaborations take place. The appointments do not entail any teaching responsibilities. Interested candidates should submit their (a) Curriculum Vitae, (b) List of Publications, (c) A resume detailing their previous research and other academic activities, (d) A statement outlining their anticipated research activities while at the Raman Institute, and (e) Two to three letters of reference from people familiar with your work to be sent directly to pdfscreening[AT]rri.res.in. The letters of reference should reach us within three weeks from the date of application. There is no official deadline for these positions, but the applicants should allow additional delays if a work-visa is required. We prefer to receive applications and supporting letters in soft copy. The preferred format is PDF files. To avoid confusion all application files should be attached to a single email message. These may be sent to pdfscreening[AT]rri.res.in. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Eric Poisson appointed new co-Editor-in-Chief of General Relativity and Gravitation ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27909 Additional Information: https://link.springer.com/journal/10714/updates/26819094 With great pleasure we would like to announce that Eric Poisson from the University of Guelph has accepted our invitation to follow Pablo Laguna as new co-Editor-in-Chief of the journal General Relativity and Gravitation in March 2024. Eric Poisson obtained his PhD in theoretical physics from the University of Alberta in 1991 under the supervision of Werner Israel. He joined the University of Guelph's Department of Physics in 1995 where he is now a full professor. The long-term goal of his research is to exploit gravitational-wave astronomy to dramatically improve our understanding of neutron stars and black holes. To reach this goal, he leads explorations of the physical processes at play when two such objects form a tight binary. He has gained wide editorial experience on the boards of various physics journals since 2006 and served as President of the International Society on General Relativity and Gravitation (ISGRG) from 2016-2019. Eric Poisson has also written the seminal books A Relativist's Toolkit: The Mathematics of Black-Hole Mechanics and Gravity: Newtonian, Post-Newtonian, Relativistic (with Cliff Will). Together will Mairi Sakellariadou from King's College London, Eric Poisson will share the responsibilities of an Editor-in-Chief and further develop the journal with the help of an excellent Editorial Board! The Editors and Publisher would again like to express their gratitude to Pablo Laguna, from the University of Texas at Austin, who served as Associate Editor since 2013, and as Editor-in-Chief from 2019-2023. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Solving the Boltzmann Equation for Neutrino Transport in Relativistic Astrophysics, Providence, RI, USA 1.2. Quantum Gravity: from gravitational effective field theories to ultraviolet complete approaches, Stockholm, Sweden 1.3. Symposium "Supernovae: now in 3D" @ the EAS 2024, Padua, Italy 1.4. The time machine factory [unspeakable, speakable] on time travel, Turin, Italy 1.5. Relativistic Quantum Information (North), Prague, Czechia 1.6. Predictability in General Relativity, online 1.7. COSPAR 2024 - E1.5 Illuminating Gravitational Waves and their Environments, Busan, South Korea 1.8. Update for 10th Gulf Coast Gravity Meeting, Austin, TX, USA 1.9. Standard cosmology at the threshold of change?, Thessaloniki, Greece 1.10. Quantum foundations, particle physics, and the unification of forces (online) 1.11. Gravitational-Wave Physics and Astronomy Workshop (GWPAW) 2024, Birmingham, UK 1.12. Physics and Astrophysics at the eXtreme workshop (PAX IX), London, UK 1.13. Seventh Spacetime Conference, Albena, Bulgaria 1.14. 12th Aegean Summer School, Sifnos, Greece 1.15. Gravitational Wave Open Data Workshop 2024, Taichung, Taiwan (and online) 1.16. The Seventeenth Marcel Grossmann Meeting, Pescara, Italy 1.17. The Sixth Galileo-Xu Guangqi Meeting, Hengyang, China 1.18. 50 Years of Horndeski Gravity: Exploring Modified Gravity, Waterloo, ON, Canada 1.19. GRAV24, Cordoba, Argentina 2. Jobs 2.1. PhD positions in the Research Training Group "Rethinking Quantum Field Theory", Berlin, Germany 2.2. PhD position in mathematical general relativity and Hyperbolic PDE, Leipzig, Germany 2.3. Postdoc position at IFIN-HH, Bucharest, Romania 2.4. Postdoctoral position in Noncommutative Quantum Field Theory, Burgos, Spain 2.5. ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme, Madrid (Spain), Noordwijk (Netherlands) 3. News 3.1. Nominations open for GWIC-Braccini Thesis Prize 3.2. Updated Deadlines for the 10th Gulf Coast Gravity Meeting, Austin, TX, USA 3.3. In memoriam of Jiri Bicak 3.4. New Frontiers in Strong Gravity III, Benasque, Spain (2nd announcement) ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Solving the Boltzmann Equation for Neutrino Transport in Relativistic Astrophysics, Providence, RI, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27762 Starting: 2024-07-08 to 2024-07-12 Location: Providence, RI, USA Additional Information: https://icerm.brown.edu/topical_workshops/tw-24-sbe/#applications Contact: steve.liebling[AT]liu.edu Applications are now open for an upcoming workshop, "Solving the Boltzmann Equation for Neutrino Transport in Relativistic Astrophysics" planned for July 8 - 12, 2024 at ICERM, Brown University, US. An important part of modeling for multi-messenger astrophysics is the inclusion of neutrino transport, as described by Boltzmann's equation. Because of inherent computational resource limits and given the high cost of the transport equations and the complexity of neutrino-matter interactions, there is a trade-off between computational cost and physical realism in all simulations. This workshop covers various approaches to solving the neutrino transport problem in compact object mergers and core-collapse supernovae, including Monte Carlo methods, moment truncation schemes, and other techniques. Regards, Isabel Cordero-Carrion Francois Foucart Steven Liebling Carlos Palenzuela Lorenzo Pareschi David Radice +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. Quantum Gravity: from gravitational effective field theories to ultraviolet complete approaches, Stockholm, Sweden --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27764 Starting: 2024-07-29 to 2024-08-23 Location: Nordita, Stockholm, Sweden Additional Information: https://indico.fysik.su.se/event/8133/ Contact: luca.buoninfante(a)ru.nl We are very happy to announce the Nordita Scientific Program "Quantum Gravity: from gravitational effective field theories to ultraviolet complete approaches" that will take place at Nordita (Stockholm, Sweden) from the 29th of July to the 23rd of August 2024: https://indico.fysik.su.se/event/8133/ The main objective of this Program is to assess our current understanding of the interplay between gravity and quantum physics by addressing central questions, contrasting different approaches, and permitting a genuine exchange of ideas. In addition to focusing on formal aspects of several quantum gravity approaches, their applications in the context of cosmology and black hole physics will be discussed. The program is structured as follows: Week 1: PhD School "Towards Quantum Gravity" (topics: Perturbative quantum gravity, Effective field theory, Non-perturbative renormalization group, String theory, Quantum cosmology, and Quantum black holes) Week 2: Workshop on Formal Aspects and Consistency of Quantum Gravity Approaches, part I Week 3: Workshop on Formal Aspects and Consistency of Quantum Gravity Approaches, part II Week 4: Workshop on Quantum Gravity Phenomenology During the workshops, individual talks will be complemented by discussion sessions that will help to make the event more interactive and productive, so as to become the source of constructive debates and new insights towards a deeper understanding of gravitational physics at fundamental scales. Talks are by invitation only. Registration is now open for both in-person and virtual participation. The deadline to register for in-person participation is June 9th 2024. In-person participation is subject to approval due to limited capacity. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Symposium "Supernovae: now in 3D" @ the EAS 2024, Padua, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27777 Starting: 2024-07-01 to 2024-07-02 Location: Padua, Italy Additional Information: https://eas.unige.ch/EAS2024/session.jsp?id=S10 Contact: eas2024s10[AT]gmail.com We are happy to announce the Symposium 10 at Annual Meeting of the European Astronomical Society 2024, to take place during 1st and 2nd of July, 2024 in Padua, Italy: Supernovae: now in 3D! Aims and scope Supernova explosions are a fascinating show of Nature. Over human timescales, they deliver huge amounts of energy and a wide variety of nuclear yields, thus contributing to the chemical enrichment of the Universe. In the last years, we have accumulated an enormous wealth of new observations, which come with significant progress in the theoretical modelling of these explosions. The increasing number of spatially resolved observations have opened the door to the three-dimensional nature of supernovae, and hence, an equally sophisticated theoretical and numerical modelling must account for the true dimensionality of these cataclysmic events. Understanding how a massive star explodes and how the explosion properties connect to the stellar progenitors opens new paths to probe stellar evolution theories. Disentangling from the properties of supernova remnants the explosion type and, even better, the properties of the exploding star is a road that pays off to transit. Understanding whether neutron stars, black holes or other more exotic objects are left as compact remnants witnessing the catastrophic end of massive stars has profound implications for the population of compact objects which are targets of the gravitational wave astronomy. Inferring the properties of the neutrinos emitted during the explosion is a must to interpret observations with the newest neutrino detectors. In this symposium, we aim at connecting the latest observations of supernovae and supernova remnants (e.g., from Pan-STARRS, ASAS-SN, O4-cycle of the LVK collaboration, IceCube, Hyper-Kamiokande, ALMA, NuSTAR, etc.) with the forefront theoretical and numerical (3D) modelling of the explosion mechanism and, as well, to the late phases of stellar evolution. Programme Sessions: 1. Late stages of massive stellar evolution and the explodability conditions of pre-supernova cores. 2. Supernova explosion mechanisms 3. The compact remnants left after the explosion. 4. (Extended) Supernova remnants 5. Supernova phenomenology I: electromagnetic and nucleosynthetic signals 6. Supernova phenomenology II: gravitational wave and neutrino signals. Confirmed speakers: - Bernhard Mueller (Monash University, Australia) - Thomas Janka (Max-Planck-Institut fuer Astrophysik, Germany) - Raphael Hirschi (Keele University, UK) - Isabelle Cherchneff (University of Montpellier, France) - Salvatore Orlando (University of Palermo, Italy) - Nancy Elias (INAF - Astronomical Observatory of Padua, Italy) Important links: General meeting: https://eas.unige.ch/EAS_meeting/index.jsp Symposium 10: https://eas.unige.ch/EAS_meeting/session.jsp?id=S10 Registration: https://eas.unige.ch/EAS_meeting/registration.jsp +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. The time machine factory [unspeakable, speakable] on time travel, Turin, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27779 Starting: 2024-09-22 to 2024-09-25 Location: Turin, Italy Additional Information: https://indico.ict.inaf.it/event/751/overview Contact: thetimemachinefactory.oato[AT]inaf.it In line with previous editions, the Time Machine Factory [unspeakable, speakable] on Time Travel - 2024 conference focuses on causality and non-locality in physics, and the insurgence of situations where causality or chronology can potentially be violated, and how this relates to the existence of "time machines". The conference has the following aims - Revive the interest in studying time travel, which poses new mathematical challenges and could not be ruled out by physics - Study the role of causality in fundamental physics including General Relativity and Quantum mechanics - Explore the mathematical, physical and logical consequences of closed timelike curves and other mechanisms which allow time travels - Contribute to a comprehensive vision of the underlying issues as well as exploring potential applications to relativistic and quantum metrology and space-time navigation, especially in view of new stellar maps produced by surveying space missions like Gaia. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Relativistic Quantum Information (North), Prague, Czechia --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/02/08/relativistic-quantum-informa… Starting: 2024-08-05 to 2024-08-09 Location: Prague, Czechia Additional Information: https://www.rqi2024prague.org Contact: rqi2024prague[AT]gmail.com The International Society for Relativistic Quantum Information organizes the 14th annual conference on Relativistic Quantum Information (North). The conference will take place in Prague, Czechia from August 5th to August 9th 2024. It aims to bring together experts working in different fields related to relativistic quantum information: QFT in curved spacetime and black hole information, Foundations of relativistic quantum field theories, Information in QFT and quantum gravity, Interface between quantum physics and gravity, Quantum-foundation experiments (tabletop and space), Causal structure and quantum theory, Analogue gravity. Invited Speakers: Markus Aspelmeyer (IQOQI Wien) Sougato Bose (University Coll. London) Lin-Qing Chen (Bruxelles University) Marios Christodoulou (IQOQI Wien) Gia Dvali (LMU Munich) Flaminia Giacomini (ETH Zurich) Drazen Glavan (CEICO) Ruth Gregory (King's College London) Eduardo Martin-Martinez (University of Waterloo) Rob Myers (Perimeter Institute) Don Page (University of Alberta) Kasia Rejzner (University of York) Patrik Svancara (University of Nottingham) Venkatesh Vilasini (ETH Zurich) Magdalena Zych (Stockholm University) Apart from invited and parallel talks time will be dedicated to discussions on various topics. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. Predictability in General Relativity, online --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27791 Starting: 2024-02-28 to 2024-02-28 Location: Online Additional Information: https://sites.google.com/view/predictability-gr Contact: kartikprabhu[AT]rri.res.in We are pleased to announce the ONLINE conference "Predictability in General Relativity: celebrating the contributions of Prof. Yvonne Choquet-Bruhat" on the 28th of Feb 2024 hosted jointly by the Raman Research Institute and the International Center for Theoretical Sciences, under the aegis of the IAGRG. The list of confirmed speakers is: Abhay Ashtekar (Penn State University) Badri Krishnan (Radboud University) Cecile Huneau (Ecole Polytechnique) Elena Giorgi (Columbia University) Juan A. Valiente Kroon (Queen Mary University of London) Lydia Bieri (University of Michigan) Mihalis Dafermos (University of Cambridge & Princeton University) Thomas Baumgarte (Bowdoin College) Please check for updates on the website https://sites.google.com/view/predictability-gr The schedule should be up sometime next week. Please also register on the webpage https://sites.google.com/view/predictability-gr/registration if you intend to attend the conference online. Ensure that your zoom id has your full name on it since this will help us identify you. There will be some time for questions at the end of each talk, but these will be accepted only in the chat boxes. Organizers: Shalabh Gautam (International Center for Theoretical Sciences, Bengaluru) Prayush Kumar (International Center for Theoretical Sciences, Bengaluru) Kartik Prabhu (Raman Research Institute, Bengaluru) Sumati Surya (Raman Research Institute, Bengaluru) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. COSPAR 2024 - E1.5 Illuminating Gravitational Waves and their Environments, Busan, South Korea --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27794 Starting: 2024-07-13 to 2024-07-21 Location: Busan, South Korea Additional Information: https://www.cospar-assembly.org/admin/session_cospar.php?session=1240 Contact: eleonora.troja[AT]uniroma2.it The combination of gravitational waves (GWs) and electromagnetic (EM) signals enables for multidisciplinary studies encompassing key fields of modern astronomy: from the cosmic production of heavy metals to the rate of expansion of our universe and the behaviour of dense matter in extreme physical conditions. The next few years will likely see a few joint detections of GWs and EM radiation, opening new frontiers across many areas of science. This scientific event will review the promises, challenges and future perspectives of illuminating GWs with ultraviolet, optical and near-infrared observations from space and ground. We will focus on studies of kilonovae, their host galaxies, and their use as probes of cosmology and dense matter. This session will occur a year since the start of the O4 observing run and will thus represent a timely opportunity to bring together different communities and discuss the most significant results. We encourage to submit abstracts on the following main topics: - Gravitational waves - Kilonovae and their physics - The environment of NS mergers - Multimessenger constraints to the NS equation of state - Cosmology with multi-messenger observations - The next decade of multi-messenger astrophysics +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. Update for 10th Gulf Coast Gravity Meeting, Austin, TX, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/02/08/update-for-10th-gulf-coast-g… Starting: 2024-03-01 to 2024-03-02 Location: Austin, Texas, USA Additional Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/10th-gulf-coast-gravity-meeting-ut-austin-tick… Contact: jacob.lange[AT]austin.utexas.edu Below includes the original announcement for the 10th Gulf Coast Gravity Meeting in Austin, Texas at the University of Texas at Austin with updated dates for registration and abstract submission. It was also brought to our attention that the hotel special block did not include the Thursday before the conference (Feb. 29th). This has been fixed; please follow the same link on the meeting's website page for the new blocked days. If you've already booked for the 1st and 2nd, you will have to add this day to your reservation. Summary: The 10th Gulf Coast Gravity Meeting (GCGM) will be hosted by the Center of Gravitational wave Physics at the University of Texas at Austin. The presentations will be held on Friday March 1st and Saturday March 2nd. The GCGM encourages all levels of scientists to present recently published or current work; we especially encourage early career scientists to participate. All areas of gravitational wave physics, classical and quantum, theory and experiment are welcome. While we encourage all members from the Gulf Coast region of the United States to participate, all scientists are welcome. There is no registration fee although we ask all who plan to attend to register, so the organizers can get a head count. Due to the limits in funding, we cannot provide financial assistance to speakers or participants. A prize (sponsored by the APS Division of Gravitation Physics) will be awarded for the best student talk. Please follow link for registration and abstract submission links. Important Dates (Updated): February 2nd - Last day to submit abstract and register (original) February 12th - Last day to submit abstract and register (updated) February 8th - Last day to reserve hotel room for the special event block (original) February 14th - Last day to reserve hotel room for the special event block (updated) February 16th - Schedule announcement March 1st and 2nd - GCGM Talks +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.9. Standard cosmology at the threshold of change?, Thessaloniki, Greece --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27801 Starting: 2024-06-03 to 2024-06-06 Location: Thessaloniki, Greece Additional Information: https://indico.physics.auth.gr/event/16/ Contact: tsagas(a)astro.auth.gr The meeting will focus on current challenges facing the standard cosmological model. Key topics will include the intriguing aspects of cosmic dipoles, the S8 tension, the bulk-flow question, the Hubble tension and the JWST observations. Our aim is to explore the observational status of these issues, as well as examine the main theoretical approaches proposed to address them. The meeting is organized by the Cosmology Group at the Astronomy Lab of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the venue is in the university campus, near the city centre. The event is part of the three-year research project "Tilted Cosmology", funded by the Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.10. Quantum foundations, particle physics, and the unification of forces (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27810 Starting: 2024-02-16 to 2024-12-13 Location: Online Additional Information: https://web.iucaa.in/attachments/events/OSMU2024LectureSeries.pdf Contact: tejinder.singh[AT]iucaa.in An online lecture series presented by Archive Trust for Research in Mathematical Sciences and Philosophy (Oxford) and Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (Pune) Hosts: Tejinder P. Singh (IUCAA, Pune) and Michael Wright (ATRMSP, Oxford) Advisors: Latham Boyle (Edinburgh), Felix Finster (Regensburg), Cohl Furey (Berlin), Niels Gresnigt (Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University), Basil Hiley (University College London), Jose Isidro (Valencia), Ashutosh Kotwal (Duke University), Anthony Lasenby (Cambridge), Roger Penrose (Oxford), Hendrik Ulbricht (Southampton) SPEAKERS Roger Penrose Basil Hiley Maurice A. de Gosson Xavier Hernandez Mordehai Milgrom Bernd Henschenmacher Leron Borsten Antonino Marciano Siddhant Das Subir Sarkar Kaustubh Agashe Tim Tait George Sparling Andrew Hamilton Zoltan Fodor +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.11. Gravitational-Wave Physics and Astronomy Workshop (GWPAW) 2024, Birmingham, UK --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27827 Starting: 2024-05-28 to 2024-05-31 Location: Birmingham, UK Additional Information: https://www.gwpaw2024.space/ Contact: arcavi[AT]gmail.com The 2024 edition of GWPAW will be held in the University of Birmingham, UK. Registration and talk and poster abstract are open at https://www.gwpaw2024.space/registration : abstract submission has been extended to March 1. Confirmed Invited Speakers : Pia Astone (INFN Rome / La Sapienza University) Tessa Baker (University of Portsmouth) Katie Breivik (Carnegie Mellon University) Brad Cenko (NASA-GSFC and University of Maryland) Zoltan Haiman (Columbia University) Elias Most (Caltech) Gautham Narayan (UIUC) Xavier Siemens (Oregon State University) Talks will be broadcast by Zoom, but in-person attendance and presentations are strongly preferred (except for special cases). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.12. Physics and Astrophysics at the eXtreme workshop (PAX IX), London, UK --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/02/20/physics-and-astrophysics-at-… Starting: 2024-07-23 to 2024-07-25 Location: London, United Kingdom Additional Information: https://indico.kcl.ac.uk/event/484/ Contact: lionel.london[AT]kcl.ac.uk The 9th Physics and Astrophysics at the eXtreme workshop (PAX IX) will be held at King's College London from 23 - 25 July 2024. Sessions will take place in central London, at the historic Bush House general auditorium. The goal of this workshop is to explore how the ongoing and upcoming observations of gravitational and electromagnetic waves can help us understand physics at the extreme -- strong gravitational fields, dark matter, nuclear physics, cosmology, and multimessenger astrophysics. Another focus will be to recognize challenges while conducting science with the next-generation of gravitational wave detectors. PAX is largely a discussion-based workshop with a very strong involvement of participants. The workshop will consist of panel discussions organized around a small number of presentations to identify important areas for research and foster new collaborations based on the deliberations of the workshop. If you are able to attend please register by the 1st of May 2024 using this link: https://forms.gle/Uq4SnSrfWm7pUXu66 To enhance discussion and engagement, the participants list is capped at 100, including SOC members and panelists. SOC members: Lionel London (chair) Anuradha Gupta (co-chair) Bangalore Sathyaprakash Greg Ashton Emanuele Berti Alessandra Bounanno Marica Branchesi Katy Clough Tanja Hinderer Krishnendu N V Salvatore Vitale +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.13. Seventh Spacetime Conference, Albena, Bulgaria --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/02/22/seventh-spacetime-conference/ Starting: 2024-09-16 to 2024-09-19 Location: Albena, Bulgaria Additional Information: https://minkowskiinstitute.com/conferences/2024/ Contact: 2024conference[AT]minkowskiinstitute.com The seventh spacetime conference will commemorate the 115th anniversary of the publication (in 1909) of Minkowski's 1908 world-view-changing lecture "Space and Time," which presented the novel ideas of the spacetime structure of the world and the four-dimensional physics of spacetime. It is organized by Minkowski Institute (Montreal) and will be held in the famous Black Sea resort "Albena" (near Varna, Bulgaria) from 16 to 19 September 2024: https://minkowskiinstitute.com/conferences/2024/ The Scientific Organizing Committee invites papers from physicists, philosophers of physics and philosophers on any topic related to the nature and ontology of spacetime. Suggestions for special sessions on specific topics are welcome. We hope there will be sufficient interest in a special session to mark the 160th anniversary of the birth of Hermann Minkowski (1864-2024) "Minkowski's actual and intended contributions to spacetime physics." Extended abstracts of between one and two pages should be emailed to 2024conference(a)minkowskiinstitute.com by 1 June 2024. Submissions will be reviewed and notification of acceptance will be sent by 15 June 2024. To have a better idea of where the conference will be held, you can have a look at pictures taken during the third Minkowski Meeting last September (also held in Albena): https://minkowskiinstitute.com/meetings/2023/pictures.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.14. 12th Aegean Summer School, Sifnos, Greece --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/02/24/12th-aegean-summer-school/ Starting: 2024-09-09 to 2024-09-14 Location: Sifnos, Greece Additional Information: http://www.physics.ntua.gr/cosmo24/Sifnos2024/gen_info.html Contact: lpapa[AT]central.ntua.gr We would like to bring to your attention the 12th Aegean Summer School, taking place on 9-14 of September in the beautiful island of Sifnos, Greece. The School is organized and sponsored by the National Technical University of Athens, Greece, the University Paris-Sud, Orsay, France, the University of Tuebingen, Germany, the University Nottingham, England, the University Sapienza, Rome, Italy, the University Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso, Chile, the University Sao Paulo, Brazil and the European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST). The aim of the 12th Aegean Summer School is to discuss recent developments in Gravity, Cosmology and observations with the LIGO, VIRGO, LISA and BINGO experiments. You can find more information regarding the Summer School, accommodation and registration on the School's website. The registration deadline is 31st of May 2024. We are looking forward seeing you there! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.15. Gravitational Wave Open Data Workshop 2024, Taichung, Taiwan (and online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/02/26/gravitational-wave-open-data… Starting: 2024-04-18 to 2024-04-20 Location: Taichung, Taiwan (and online) Additional Information: https://gwosc.org/odw/odw2024/ Contact: agata.trovato[AT]units.it This Gravitational Wave (GW) Open Data Workshop is the 7th in a series of workshops that began in 2018. Participants will receive a crash-course in gravitational-wave data analysis. The workshop includes lectures by data analysis experts, hands on experience with software tutorials, and a data challenge designed to test your new skill in GW data analysis. The main webpage of the workshop is https://gwosc.org/odw/odw2024/. This year's workshop will still be hosted in a hybrid style at the national museum of the natural science in Taiwan following the 11th KAGRA International Workshop. For the participants who wants to join in-person, please visit the local workshop page (https://indico.phys.sinica.edu.tw/event/92/page/220-gravitational-wave-open…) or you are welcome to join the closest study hub or participate online. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.16. The Seventeenth Marcel Grossmann Meeting, Pescara, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/02/29/the-seventeenth-marcel-gross… Starting: 2024-07-07 to 2024-07-12 Location: Pescara, Italy Additional Information: https://www.icra.it/MG/mg17 Contact: mg17[AT]icranet.org The Seventeenth Marcel Grossmann Meeting will be organized by ICRA (www.icra.it) ICRANet (www.icranet.org) and D'Annunzio University of Chieti - Pescara (https://en.unich.it/university) and will be held in Pescara, Italy on July 7-12, 2024. Since 1975, the Marcel Grossmann Meetings (on Recent Developments in Theoretical and Experimental General Relativity, Gravitation, and Relativistic Field Theories) have been organized in order to provide opportunities for discussing recent advances in gravitation, general relativity and relativistic field theories, emphasizing mathematical foundations, physical predictions and experimental tests. The objective of these meetings is to elicit exchange among scientists that may deepen our understanding of spacetime structures as well as to review the status of ongoing experiments aimed at testing Einstein's theory of gravitation either from the ground or from space. Previous meetings have been held in Trieste (MG1: 1975, MG2: 1979), Shanghai (MG3: 1982), Rome (MG4: 1985, MG9: 2000, MG14: 2015, MG15: 2018), Perth (MG5: 1988), Kyoto (MG6: 1991), Stanford (MG7: 1994), Jerusalem (MG8: 1997), Rio de Janeiro (MG10: 2003), Berlin (MG11: 2006), Paris (MG12: 2009), Stockholm (MG13: 2012), and online (MG16: 2021). The composition of the international organizing committee can be found here: https://indico.icranet.org/event/8/page/32-international-organizing-committ… The composition of the international coordinating committee can be found here: https://indico.icranet.org/event/8/page/33-international-coordinating-commi… Interested scientists should address a member from any one of the organizing committees or the conference secretariat. The registration will start on the 10th of March, 2024. Early bird (from 10 of March to 31 of May) registration fees will be: 400 euro (100 for students) Late registration fees (from 1 of June) will be: 600 euro (150 euro) Registration fee will cover access to all sessions, coffee-breaks, publication of proceedings. The planning of the scientific program is in progress, with the renewal of selected past parallel sessions and the introduction of new ones. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.17. The Sixth Galileo-Xu Guangqi Meeting, Hengyang, China --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/02/29/the-2024-annual-meeting-of-t… Starting: 2024-04-19 to 2024-04-24 Location: Hengyang, China Additional Information: http://meeting2024.usc.edu.cn/english/index.html Contact: secretariat[AT]icranet.org The Sixth Galileo-Xu Guangqi Meeting will be held jointly with the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Division of Gravitation and Relativistic Astrophysics of the Chinese Physical Society in Hengyang, Hunan Province, China, on April 19 to 24, 2024. The Annual Meeting of the Division of Gravitation and Relativistic Astrophysics of the Chinese Physical Society is the most important gravity-related conference in China. The Galileo-Xu Guangqi Meeting initiated by ICRANet is dedicated to commemorating its contributions to astronomy and dissemination of knowledge between East and West. These two meetings will be joined together and be hosted jointly by University of South China, Hunan Normal University, Lanzhou University, the Institute of Theoretical Physics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Hunan University of Arts and Sciences, and Purple Mountain Observatory of CAS, during April 19, 2024 - April 24, 2024. The conference will provide a platform for researchers to communicate their new discoveries and latest progresses in the fields of gravitation and relativistic astrophysics. The contents will cover but are not limited to classical and quantum gravity theories, gravity experiments, black hole physics, gravitational waves, nuclear astrophysics, dark matter and dark energy, multi-messenger astronomy, and cosmology, and other cutting-edge scientific problems. The planning of the scientific program is in progress. General information: Registration fee: RMB 1500 or Euro 200 or USA Dollar 210 Conference and lodging: Linyin Holiday Hotel （No. 43 Jiefang Avenue, Zhengxiang District, Hengyang, Hunan Province, China） Presentation types: Invited plenary talk and Oral presentation Contact information: Dr. Bo Yang, Email: yb[AT]usc.edu.cn; Dr. Wenbin Lin, Email: lwb[AT]usc.edu.cn +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.18. 50 Years of Horndeski Gravity: Exploring Modified Gravity, Waterloo, ON, Canada --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27886 Starting: 2024-07-15 to 2024-07-19 Location: Waterloo, ON, Canada Additional Information: https://events.perimeterinstitute.ca/event/66/overview Contact: jquintin[AT]uwaterloo.ca We are excited to announce a landmark conference that plans to delve into the forefront of research on modified theories of gravity and brings together leading experts from different disciplines including observational astrophysicists, numerical relativists, cosmologists and mathematical physicists to explore the present status of modified theories of gravity and envision their future theoretical development and implications for observations. This conference is also timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of pioneering work in this area carried out by Gregory Horndeski in the Waterloo Mathematical Physics Community. Hosted jointly by Perimeter Institute and the University of Waterloo, this conference will serve as a forum for researchers from different disciplines to exchange ideas at the cutting edge of gravitational physics. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.19. GRAV24, Cordoba, Argentina --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/03/01/grav24/ Starting: 2024-04-08 to 2024-04-12 Location: Cordoba, Argentina Additional Information: https://www.famaf.unc.edu.ar/~ortiz/grav24/ Contact: gravconference[AT]gmail.com We are pleased to present the second circular for the Grav24 "Celebrating the 65th birthdays of Oscar Reula, Osvaldo Moreschi, and Carlos Kozameh". Grav24 is scheduled to be held in Cordoba, Argentina, from April 8th to April 12th, 2024. Grav24 continues the tradition of the GravYY series, initiated in 2006 by the General Relativity and Gravitation Group at FAMAF, Universidad Nacional de Cordoba. The conference aims to unite experts in gravitation and related fields, including classical and quantum gravity, data analysis, machine learning, mathematical relativity, numerical relativity, astrophysics, and astroparticle physics. We welcome the participation of graduate and advanced undergraduate students, for whom limited financial aid might be available upon request. **Important Announcements and Updates:** - Early Registration: We kindly request that attendees complete their registration via the web form on our conference webpage by March 3rd, 2024. - Registration Fee: There is a registration fee of USD 100 for all participants, except for graduate and undergraduate students who are exempt. - Abstract Submission: The deadline for abstract submission is March 13th, 2024. - Accommodation Information: Detailed information about accommodation, including recommended hotels and rental options, is now available on our conference webpage. **Confirmed Invited Speakers:** - Miguel Bezares, The University of Nottingham, UK. - Saulo Carneiro, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Brasil. - Joerg Frauendiener, University of Otago, New Zealand. - Diego Garcia Lambas, Instituto de Astronomia Teorica y Experimental, CONICET, Argentina. - Ana Laura Garcia Perciante, Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana, Mexico. - Elizabeth Gonzalez, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Spain. - Kenta Kiuchi, Max-Planck-Institut fuer Gravitationsphysik, Potsdam, Germany. - Jose Luis Jaramillo, Institut de Mathematiques de Bourgogne, France. - Susana Landau, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina. - Philippe LeFloch, Sorbonne Universite, France. - Luis Lehner, Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, Canada. - Thomas Maedler, Instituto de Estudios Astrofisicos (UDP), Chile. - Alejandro Perez, Centre de Physique Theorique, Aix-Marseille University, France. - Martin Reiris, Centro de Matemetica, Universidad de la Republica, Uruguay. - Milton Ruiz, Universitat de Valencia, Spain. - Masaru Shibata, Max-Planck-Institut fuer Gravitationsphysik, Potsdam, Germany. - Thomas Sotiriou, University of Nottingham, UK. - Miguel Zilhao, Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal. **Further Assistance:** Should you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us at gravconference[AT]gmail.com +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. PhD positions in the Research Training Group "Rethinking Quantum Field Theory", Berlin, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/02/08/phd-positions-in-the-researc… Deadline: 2024-03-08 Location: Berlin, Germany Additional Information: https://www2.hu-berlin.de/rtg2575/openings/ Contact: jan.steinhoff[AT]aei.mpg.de The Research Training Group 2575 "Rethinking Quantum Field Theory" funded by the German Research Foundation invites applications for 8 doctoral positions in theoretical physics, located at the Humboldt Universitaet zu Berlin, DESY in Zeuthen, and the Max-Planck-Institute for Gravitational Physics in Potsdam. We are specifically seeking outstanding candidates who are enthusiastic about joining our team to delve into the realm of gravitational waves. The principal investigators leading this exciting research endeavor are Alessandra Buonanno, Jan Plefka, Jan Steinhoff, and Peter Marquard. The projects will encompass the modeling of the relativistic two-body dynamics and gravitational radiation emitted by binary systems composed of black holes and neutron stars. We will employ analytical methodologies, including post-Newtonian and post-Minkowskian theories, as well as the effective-one-body formalism. Moreover, we aim to advance these techniques by leveraging novel tools and ideas within scattering amplitudes and effective field theory. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline is March 8th, 2024. The complete announcement and instructions on how to apply can be found here: https://www2.hu-berlin.de/rtg2575/openings/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. PhD position in mathematical general relativity and Hyperbolic PDE, Leipzig, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27840 Deadline: 2024-04-15 Location: Leipzig, Germany Additional Information: https://www.uni-leipzig.de/en/university/working-at-leipzig-university/job-… Contact: dejan.gajic[AT]uni-leipzig.de The Faculty of Physics and Earth System Sciences, Institute of Theoretical Physics at Leipzig University seeks to fill the above position at the earliest opportunity, but by 1 October 2024 at the latest. The PhD position is offered within the Mathematical Physics research group, led by Prof. Dr Dejan Gajic and will be part of the research project "The Mathematical Analysis of Extremal Black Holes and Gravitational Radiation" funded by a 2023 ERC Starting Grant. The PhD project will lie at the crossroads of mathematics and theoretical physics, aiming to tackle cutting-edge research questions related to the dynamical aspects of black holes using tools developed in the study of hyperbolic partial differential equations. The selected PhD candidate will also be part of the International Max Planck Research School at Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in the Sciences in Leipzig, where they will have the opportunity to interact more broadly with different areas of mathematics and mathematical physics. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Postdoc position at IFIN-HH, Bucharest, Romania ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27841 Deadline: 2024-03-31 Location: Bucharest, Romania Additional Information: https://www.nipne.ro/job-announcements.php Contact: adriana.raduta[AT]gmail.com POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH POSITION AT NUCLEAR PHYSICS DEPARTMENT The Nuclear Physics Department of the National Institute of Nuclear Physics and Engineering in Bucharest, Romania invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in the field of neutron stars. The position is for 24 months with a start date preferably before September 1st, 2024 (flexible). The candidate must have a PhD degree (or equivalent) in theoretical nuclear or astro- physics, established track record in neutron star physics and excellent computational skills. The successful applicant will join the group of Dr. Raduta and Dr. Beznogov and pursue research in one of the following subjects: equations of state, crust formation andcrystallization, non-equilibrium neutrino processes, transport properties. The position offers a competitive salary and social benefits. Applications should be send via email to adriana.raduta[at]gmail.com and mikhail.beznogov[at]nipne.ro with a topic "Postdoc Application - Last Name". They must contain the following list of documents in PDF format: cover letter (2 pages maximum), curriculum vitae and research statement (each 3 pages maximum), list of publications. Two recommendation letters should also be sent to the above e-mail addresses. Contact: Adriana R. Raduta, Mikhail Beznogov Deadline: 31st March 2024. The review of applications will start as soon as they are received. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Postdoctoral position in Noncommutative Quantum Field Theory, Burgos, Spain ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27842 Deadline: 2024-06-30 Location: Burgos, Spain Additional Information: https://mathematicalphysicsubu.com/people-2/flavio-mercati/ Contact: fmercati[AT]ubu.es The Mathematical Physics Group of the University of Burgos, Spain invites applications for a (maximum) 18-month postdoctoral position in high-energy theoretical physics, to begin at the latest in early Fall 2024. Candidates must hold a PhD degree (in Physics or Mathematics) by the beginning of September 2024, and have a good knowledge of quantum field theory and the Standard Model, as well as a solid basis in Lie group theory, differential and Riemannian geometry, and other mathematical methods of theoretical physics. Not required, but welcome, is previous knowledge of quantum groups, Hopf algebra theory, noncommutative geometry methods and noncommutative field theory. The salary will be approximatively 3600 EUR/month before taxes. - A letter of interest, including a CV as a pdf attachment, should be sent via email to fmercati[AT]ubu.es, with subject "Postdoc application - Candidate Name". - Moreover, the candidate should arrange at least one recommendation letter to be sent to fmercati[AT]ubu.es, with subject "Recommendation letter - Candidate Name". Additional Information: Prof. Flavio Mercati: https://mathematicalphysicsubu.com/people-2/flavio-mercati/ The Mathematical Physics Group: https://mathematicalphysicsubu.com/ The University of Burgos: https://www.ubu.es/ Contact: Mercati, Flavio (fmercati[AT]ubu.es) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme, Madrid (Spain), Noordwijk (Netherlands) ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27878 Deadline: 2024-04-30 Location: Madrid (Spain) or Noordwijk (Netherlands) Additional Information: https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/esdc/visitor-programme Contact: arvp[AT]cosmos.esa.int To increase the scientific return from its space science missions, the European Space Agency (ESA) welcomes applications from scientists interested in pursuing research projects based on data publicly available in the ESA Space Science Archives (https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/esdc) The ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme is open to scientists, at all career levels, affiliated with institutes in ESA Member States and Collaborating States. Early-career scientists (within 10 years of the PhD) and PhD students are particularly encouraged to apply. We encourage applications from women and minorities. The evaluation process is anonymised to ensure equal opportunities for all applicants. During their stay, visiting scientists will have access to archives and mission specialists for help with the retrieval, calibration, and analysis of archival data. In principle, all areas of space research covered by ESA science missions can be supported. Residence lasts typically between one and three months, also distributed over multiple visits. Research projects can be carried out at ESAC (Madrid, Spain) and at ESTEC (Noordwijk, Netherlands). To offset the expenses incurred by visitors, ESA covers travel costs from and to the home institution and provides support for lodging expenses and meals. Applications received before 1 May 2024 will be considered for visits in autumn and winter 2024/2025. For further details, including areas of research and contact information, please refer to: https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/esdc/visitor-programme or write to the programme coordinators at arvp(a)cosmos.esa.int +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Nominations open for GWIC-Braccini Thesis Prize ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/02/02/nominations-open-for-gwic-br… Additional Information: https://gwic.ligo.org/thesis-prize.html The Gravitational Wave International Committee and the Friends of Stefano Braccini are pleased to announce the yearly prize recognising an outstanding Ph.D. thesis in the field of gravitational waves, the GWIC-Braccini Thesis Prize. Nominations for the 2023 GWIC-Braccini Thesis Prize are now open. Members of the gravitational-wave community are invited to nominate students who have performed notable research on any aspect of gravitational-wave science. Theses will be judged on (i) originality and creativity of the research, (ii) importance to the field of gravitational waves and gravitational wave detection, broadly interpreted, and (iii) clarity of presentation. The winner will receive a certificate of recognition and a prize of US $1,000. We aim to award the 2023 prizes at the LISA Symposium meeting in July 2024. Eligibility: In this cycle, the prize will be awarded on a calendar year basis for 2023. The theses should have been accepted by their institutions between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023. It is expected that many of the nominations will come from the member projects of GWIC, but this is not a requirement. Nominated theses may be in any language. A committee selected from the gravitational-wave community will evaluate the nominations and select the winner. The selection committee will make all determinations about eligibility. Nominations: Nominations should be submitted by February 29, 2024. The nomination package consists of (i) the thesis, (ii) a letter of nomination, preferably from the thesis advisor, (iii) a supporting letter from another scientist familiar with the work, and (iv) a single-page abstract of the thesis written by the nominee. The nomination and supporting letters should describe the importance and novelty of the research and the student's particular contribution. Electronic submission of the thesis and letters is strongly preferred, with the thesis, abstract and the letters in separate pdf files (four files in total). Electronic copies of the nomination materials may be sent to Michele Vallisneri . All submissions will be acknowledged; if an acknowledgement is not received shortly after the deadline, please contact Michele. Please also provide a contact email address, and current institution for the nominee in the nomination letter. If electronic submission is impossible, please contact Michele for instructions concerning paper submission, or for any other concerns or queries. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Updated Deadlines for the 10th Gulf Coast Gravity Meeting, Austin, TX, USA ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27770 Additional Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/10th-gulf-coast-gravity-meeting-ut-austin-tick… Please See below for original Conference announcement as well as updated deadlines for the abstract submission and registration. It was also made aware that the hotel block did not include the Thursday before the conference; the new link hotel link on the announcement page now includes the blocked price for that Thursday Feb. 29th. Please follow link for details. Summary: The 10th Gulf Coast Gravity Meeting (GCGM) will be hosted by the Center of Gravitational wave Physics at the University of Texas at Austin. The presentations will be held on Friday March 1st and Saturday March 2nd. The GCGM encourages all levels of scientists to present recently published or current work; we especially encourage early career scientists to participate. All areas of gravitational wave physics, classical and quantum, theory and experiment are welcome. While we encourage all members from the Gulf Coast region of the United States to participate, all scientists are welcome. There is no registration fee although we ask all who plan to attend to register, so the organizers can get a head count. Due to the limits in funding, we cannot provide financial assistance to speakers or participants. A prize (sponsored by the APS Division of Gravitation Physics) will be awarded for the best student talk. Please follow link for registration and abstract submission links. Important Dates (Updated): February 2nd - Last day to submit abstract and register (original) February 12th - Last day to submit abstract and register (updated) February 8th - Last day to reserve hotel room for the special event block (original) February 14th - Last day to reserve hotel room for the special event block (updated) February 16th - Schedule announcement March 1st and 2nd - GCGM Talks ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. In memoriam of Jiri Bicak ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27799 Additional Information: As he would have likely put it, the worldline of Jiri Bicak, relativist, mentor, and an 82-year-young renaissance man, came to its end in Prague on January 26, 2024. Jiri Bicak's scientific worldline started in Prague, where he earned his doctoral degree in theoretical physics under the supervision of Miroslav Brdicka at Charles University in 1968. Three years later, a postdoctoral stay in the group of Kip Thorne at Caltech bolstered his passion for general relativity, a passion that drove his further research and professional career. Back in Prague at Charles University, Jiri launched a rigorous course on relativistic physics, followed by a course on differential geometry and a relativity seminar. The growing numbers of his students and research colleagues organically led to the formation of the Prague relativity group, which has been flourishing ever since. Throughout the years and especially after the Velvet Revolution of 1989, Jiri maintained close scientific and personal contacts with leading relativity groups worldwide, with those in Cambridge, in Garching and later in Golm particularly dear to him. Jiri's scientific appetites included (but were not limited to) the physics and mathematics of black holes, gravitational radiation theory, the asymptotic structure of spacetimes, exact solutions of Einstein's field equations, cosmological models, conservation laws, relativistic astrophysics, non-linear electrodynamics, relativistic thermodynamics, and quantum effects in curved spacetimes. The body of scientific work by Jiri and his students would be humbling even had it come from a professor at Caltech; coming from a researcher in post-communist Eastern Europe it is nothing short of singular. Jiri Bicak has inspired and touched the lives of many, not only by his deep passion for science and scientific rigor, but also by his broad outlook on the world beyond science, his firmly rooted humanism, and his love of music, literature, and the fine arts. Jiri's sharp wit and sense of humor will be missed by his friends and colleagues. David Heyrovsky, David Kofron, David Kubiznak ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. New Frontiers in Strong Gravity III, Benasque, Spain (2nd announcement) ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27870 Additional Information: https://www.benasque.org/2024relativity/ Dear colleagues, The third installment of the two-week workshop "New frontiers in strong gravity" will take place in Benasque, Spain from Jul 07-19, 2024. The registration is now open at the website https://benasque.org/2024relativity/ , where you can find further information. Objective of the workshop: The highly nonlinear, strong-field regime of gravity holds the key to address long-standing puzzles in modern physics. These range from theoretical questions concerning the nature of gravity, the quest for a consistent theory of quantum gravity and resulting modifications to general relativity, to new insights into nuclear matter under extreme conditions in the context of neutron star and multi-messenger astronomy. In this two-week workshop, we will bring together leading experts as well as junior scientists and PhD students in these diverse research areas, to encourage communication and training across the fields and to foster new research collaborations. Invited speakers include: Alessandra Buonanno - Vitor Cardoso - Ramiro Cayuso - Pippa Cole - Isabel Cordero Carrion - Maxence Corman - Alex Grant - Lavinia Heisenberg - Aaron Held - Leah Jenks - Andrea Mitridate - Jaki Noronha-Hostler*- Ornella Piccinni - Jocelyn Read - Justin Vines * To be confirmed We look forward to welcoming you in Benasque Helvi On behalf of the organizers (D. Blas, P. Figueras, S. Nissanke, L. Stein, H. 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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. SIGRAV International School 2024 - Measuring Gravity, Vietri sul mare, Italy 1.2. Third edition of the Quantum Field Theory in Curved Spacetimes Workshop, Lisbon, Portugal 1.3. Spanish and Portuguese Relativity Meeting (EREP24), Coimbra, Portugal 1.4. The second LISA Sprint at Caltech, Pasadena, CA, USA 1.5. Gravity: Challenges Beyond General Relativity, Barcelona, Spain 1.6. Quantum gravity phenomenology in the multi-messenger approach 2024, Madrid, Spain 1.7. 15th International LISA Symposium, Dublin, Ireland 1.8. Simulating Extreme Spacetimes with SpEC and SpECTRE, Rhode Island, NE, USA 1.9. BritGrav 2024, London, UK 1.10. Continuous gravitational waves and neutron stars, Hannover, Germany 1.11. AIslands: Arran 2024, Brodick, Glasgow 1.12. Workshop on Numerical and Analytical Relativity, Prayagraj, India 2. Jobs 2.1. Postdoctoral position in relativistic/computational astrophysics, Shangai, China 2.2. PhD position in gravitational-wave source modelling, Southampton, UK 2.3. Two Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in 3G Gravitational Wave Astrophysics, Birmingham, UK 2.4. Postdoctoral positions in gravitational-wave physics, Southampton, UK 2.5. Postdoctoral position in VLBI-modeling, Odense, Denmark 2.6. Postdoctoral research Grant on GW data analysis, Urbino, Italy 2.7. PhD position in gravitational wave scattering, Christchurch, New Zealand 2.8. PhD Fellowships at SISSA, Trieste, Italy 2.9. Tenured professorship in Astrophysics, Milan, Italy 2.10. Postdoctoral position in Quantum Gravity, Beijing, China 2.11. Postdoctoral position on MHD simulations of magnetised neutron stars, Warsaw, Poland 2.12. PhD and Postdoc positions in quantum science, Helsinki, Finland 2.13. PhD position in Gravitational Wave Physics and Cosmology, Leuven, Belgium 2.14. PhD position on MHD simulations of magnetised neutron stars, Jena, Germany 3. News 3.1. Black Holes Inside and Out, Copenhagen, Denmark (2nd announcement) 3.2. 27th Capra Meeting on Radiation Reaction in General Relativity, Singapore (2nd announcement) 3.3. IOP Gravitational Physics Group Annual Meeting - the Gravitational Physics of Pulsars, London, UK (online option) 3.4. In memoriam of Janos Kannar 3.5. Living Reviews in Relativity: "Testing theories of gravity with planetary ephemerides" ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. SIGRAV International School 2024 - Measuring Gravity, Vietri sul mare, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/01/09/sigrav-international-school-… Starting: 2024-02-19 to 2024-02-23 Location: Vietri sul mare, Italy Additional Information: https://agenda.infn.it/event/38520/ Contact: Liberati[AT]sissa.it The 2024 edition of the Italian Society for General Relativity and Gravitational Physics (SIGRAV) International School is dedicated to a comprehensive exploration of precision measurements in gravitational research. This school aims to provide a thorough overview of recent experiments and cutting-edge detection techniques across various gravitational measurement domains ranging from atoms up to the cosmos. Participants can anticipate insights into: Advanced Detector Technologies: Insights into technological advancements driving gravitational experiments at all scales. Data Analysis Techniques: Description of the sophisticated methods nowadays used in data analysis for the aforementioned gravitational measurements. Astrophysical Connections: Examining how gravitational measurements contribute to understanding astrophysical phenomena and vice versa, from black hole mergers to pulsars. The school is intended for PhD students and post-docs; it is designed to stimulate interactive discussions and collaborations, cultivating an environment where participants can actively engage with experts in the field. Regardless of their specific gravitational interests - whether experimental, phenomenological, or theoretical - we aspire for students to garner valuable insights across diverse precision measurement domains. SIGRAV objective is to equip them with a comprehensive understanding of the current frontiers in gravitational experiments and so providing a robust foundation to advance their research in gravity. Contact the SOC: Liberati[AT]sissa.it Contact the LOC: m.benetti[AT]ssmeridionale.it +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. Third edition of the Quantum Field Theory in Curved Spacetimes Workshop, Lisbon, Portugal --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/01/14/third-edition-of-the-quantum… Starting: 2024-06-18 to 2024-06-21 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Additional Information: https://strong-gr.com/qftcs-workshop-iii/ Contact: a.e.ferreirodeaguiar[AT]uu.nl We are pleased to announce the third edition of the Quantum Field Theory in Curved Spacetimes Workshop. After two successful previous editions, one online and one in-person, this year we continue with the in-person format. The workshop will be hosted by the Center for Astrophysics and Gravitation (CENTRA) at the Instituto Superior Tecnico, Lisbon, on 18-21 June 2024. The aim of this workshop is once again to gather researchers from around the world who work on topics related to QFTCS, both in its mathematical conceptualization, and in its applications to cosmology, astrophysics and condensed matter systems. The main research lines we aim to cover in the workshop include: QFT in black hole and cosmological spacetimes Mathematical and conceptual foundations of QFTCS Semiclassical Einstein equations and backreaction Relativistic quantum information Analogue gravity Additionally, we would like to organize a discussion aimed at addressing the observational and experimental relevance of QFTCS: namely, what are the predictions from QFTCS which can be tested, either through astrophysical/cosmological observations, or in the experimental setups of analogue gravity. We encourage the participation of researchers from the astrophysics, cosmology and analogue gravity communities working on topics related to QFTCS. Plenary speakers: - Paul R. Anderson (Wake Forest University) - Erik Curiel (Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy) - Eleni-Alexandra Kountou (King's College London) - Jeff Steinhauer (Technion) REGISTRATION AND CALL FOR ABSTRACTS IS NOW OPEN. Deadline for abstract submission: 30th of April. Deadline for registration: 31st of May We also encourage the participation of researchers in the early stages of their career (PhD students and postdoc researchers). There is no registration fee. The oral contributions are expected to last 15 minutes + questions, and we will also have a poster session. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Spanish and Portuguese Relativity Meeting (EREP24), Coimbra, Portugal --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/01/18/erep-2024-spanish-and-portug… Starting: 2024-07-22 to 2024-07-26 Location: Coimbra, Portugal Additional Information: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1346918 Contact: erep2024[AT]uc.pt Registration is now open for the 2024 edition of the Spanish-Portuguese Relativity Meeting - EREP 2024, which will take place on 22-26 July 2024 at the Department of Physics of the University of Coimbra, the oldest university in Portugal and one of the oldest in Europe. This is part of a series of annual meetings dating back to 1977, aiming to bring together scientists working across different research fields in gravitation and related areas. Invited speakers include: * Jose' Beltran-Jimenez (U. Salamanca, Spain) * Clare Burrage (U. Nottingham, UK) * Djuna Croon (U. Durham, UK) [TBC] * Oscar Dias (U. Southampton, UK) * Daniela Doneva (U. Tuebingen, Germany) * Cristiano Germani (ICC U. Barcelona, Spain) * Davide Gerosa (U. Milano-Bicocca, Italy) * Joao Magueijo (Imperial College London, UK) Important dates: * Registration deadline: June 15, 2024 * Deadline for abstract submission: June 15, 2024 * Deadline for early bird registration fee payment: April 30, 2024 * Deadline for regular registration fee payment: June 15, 2024 You may find additional information on the meeting website: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1346918 We look forward to meeting you in Coimbra! The Local Organizing Committee Catarina Cosme Ricardo Ferreira Isabel Melo Jacob Litterer Joao Rosa Violetta Sagun +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. The second LISA Sprint at Caltech, Pasadena, CA, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/01/20/the-second-lisa-sprint-at-ca… Starting: 2024-04-29 to 2024-05-01 Location: Pasadena, CA, USA Additional Information: https://lisa-sprint-2024.caltech.edu/ Contact: kchatziioannou[AT]caltech.edu The Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) is a joint effort of ESA and NASA to develop and operate a space-based observatory to survey the mHz gravitational wave band. To prepare for LISA observations and its unique data products, we are announcing the 2nd LISA Sprint to be held in Pasadena, CA on the Caltech campus from Monday April 29 to Wednesday May 1, 2024. The meeting's objectives are twofold: The first goal is to connect LISA data scientists with astronomers and astrophysicists who will incorporate LISA data products into their own research. The second is to advance the broader research community's readiness to capitalize on LISA observations. During the workshop small interdisciplinary teams of researchers will come together and make concrete progress on concise projects and goals related to LISA science objectives. A number of project ideas, analysis and visualization tools, and simulated data products, will be curated and provided by the organizers in collaboration with experts in the field. Additionally, participants are encouraged to propose ideas and contribute further material that adheres to the workshop's format. This will be a hands-on workshop: there will be no talks - only brief project "pitches" at the beginning of the workshop, progress reports at the end of each day, and "show and tell" at the close of the meeting to share results and future work with the group. Due to a limited number of places available, we request that those interested in attending fill out an application form (deadline: February 20th). Accepted applicants will be notified by the end of February. https://lisa-sprint-2024.caltech.edu/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Gravity: Challenges Beyond General Relativity, Barcelona, Spain --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27697 Starting: 2024-05-22 to 2024-05-24 Location: Barcelona, Spain Additional Information: https://indico.icc.ub.edu/event/351/ Contact: challenges.beyond.gr[AT]gmail.com We are pleased to announce that registration is open for the Gravity: Challenges Beyond General Relativity workshop, which will take place May 22-24, 2024 at the University of Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain. The aim of this workshop is to bring together scientists working on classical, quantum, and phenomenological aspects of gravity beyond general relativity, understood in a broad sense. Topics include, for example, quantum gravity, higher-derivative gravity and other extensions of GR, black holes and exotic compact objects, gravitational waves, and cosmology. Invited Speakers include: Raul Carballo-Rubio Vitor Cardoso Katy Clough Leonardo Gualtieri Ruth Gregory David Kubiznak Jorge Rocha Alejandro Ruiperez Laura Sberna Andrew Svesko Bayram Tekin Deadline for Registration and Abstract Submission: May 1, 2024 We look forward to seeing you in Barcelona! Organizers: Pablo Cano Robie Hennigar Acknowledgements: This workshop receives financial support from "la Caixa" Foundation (ID 100010434) through the grants LCF/BQ/PI23/11970032 and LCF/BQ/PI21/11830027 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. Quantum gravity phenomenology in the multi-messenger approach 2024, Madrid, Spain --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/01/24/quantum-gravity-phenomenolog… Starting: 2024-07-15 to 2024-07-19 Location: Madrid, Spain Additional Information: https://teorica.fis.ucm.es/QGMM24/ Contact: qgmm24[AT]gmail.com Welcome to the Fifth annual conference on quantum gravity phenomenology in the multi-messenger era (QGMM24) This a conference following the ending of the COST Action CA18108, an initiative funded by the COST Association. It is aimed at enabling researchers from different communities of quantum gravity, theoreticians, phenomenologists and gamma-ray, neutrino, cosmic-ray and gravitational-wave experimentalists, to learn about each other's work and cooperate on the goal of developing new strategies for testing candidate quantum gravity theories using multi-messenger high-energy astrophysical observations. The conference will take place on July 15th-19th, 2024 at the Complutense University of Madrid (Spain), hosted by the "Instituto de Fisica de Particulas y del Cosmos" (IPARCOS). Attendance will be in person in Madrid, though all talks will be broadcast. There is a registration fee of 100 euros (70 euros for students) to participating in this Conference, to be paid before the registration deadline. In the event of exceptional circumstances (e.g. participants from underdeveloped countries), the fee can be reduced or completely waived. Important Dates January 15th: Registration opens May 5th: Deadline for abstract submission May 10th: Confirmation of talk selection June 16th: Deadline for registration July 15th (afternoon): Conference starts July 17th (or 18th): Conference dinner July 19th (noon): Conference ends We are looking forward to see you in Madrid. Local Organizing Committee (LOC): Adrian Casado-Turrion (UCM, PhD) Jose Alberto Cembranos (UCM) Adithiya Dinesh (UCM, PhD) Mercedes Martin-Benito (UCM) Prado Martin-Moruno (UCM) Diego Rubiera-Garcia (UCM) (Chair) Global Scientific Committee (GSC): Giovanni Amelino-Camelia (Naples-Federico II, Italy) Julien Bolmont (Montepellier, France) Jose M. Carmona (Zaragoza, Spain) Goran Djordjevic (Nis, Serbia) Giulia Gubitosi (Naples-Federico II, Italy) Jerzy Kowalski-Glikman (Wroklaw, Poland) Armando di Matteo (Turin, Italy) Nick Mavromatos (Athens, Greece and London, UK) Carlos Perez de los Heros (Uppsala, Sweden) Christian Pfeifer (Bremen, Germany) Manos Saridakis (Athens, Greece) Julian Sitarek (Lodz, Poland) Tomislav Terzic (Rijeka, Croatia) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. 15th International LISA Symposium, Dublin, Ireland --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/01/26/15th-international-lisa-symp… Starting: 2024-07-07 to 2024-07-12 Location: Dublin, Ireland Additional Information: https://www.lisasymposium2024.ie/ Contact: niels.warburton[AT]ucd.ie Registration is now open for the 15th International LISA Symposium which will take place from 7th - 12th July 2024 in Dublin, Ireland. In addition to invited plenary talks, this year the LISA Symposium will feature both parallel and poster sessions. If you would like to present at these we invite you to submit an abstract via the website before the 20th April 2024. Topics in the programme include, but are not limited to: Astrophysics with LISA, Cosmology with LISA, Fundamental Physics with LISA, LISA Data Analysis and Data Challenges, LISA Instrumentation, LISA Performance Simulation, Multi-messenger Astronomy, Other Space-based Gravitational Wave Missions, Synergy with Other Gravitational Wave Detectors, and Waveform Modelling for LISA. Early registration before April 20th is 495 EUR, with a reduced rate of 325 EUR for students. Some accommodation options can also be booked via the registration system, including rooms on the campus of University College Dublin for 112 EUR per night. The LISA Symposium is open to all members of the community. It is not necessary to be a member of the LISA Consortium to attend or present at the meeting. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. Simulating Extreme Spacetimes with SpEC and SpECTRE, Rhode Island, NE, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/01/27/simulating-extreme-spacetime… Starting: 2024-08-05 to 2024-08-09 Location: Rhode Island, USA Additional Information: https://icerm.brown.edu/topical_workshops/tw-24-ses/ Contact: sfield[AT]umassd.edu Applications are now open for an upcoming workshop, "Simulating Extreme Spacetimes with SpEC and SpECTRE", Aug 5-9, 2024, at ICERM, Brown University, US. The Simulating eXtreme Spacetimes (SXS) collaboration has managed the development of two distinct numerical relativity codes to enable high-fidelity simulations of compact object mergers: (i) the Spectral Einstein Code (SpEC) based on pseudospectral methods, and (ii) the open-source code SpECTRE, an hp-adaptive discontinuous Galerkin scheme for relativistic astrophysics. Our weeklong program includes two related activities: (i) a SpEC and SpECTRE developers meeting and (ii) a SpECTRE community workshop. The code developers' meeting will bring together researchers who are actively developing SpEC, SpECTRE, and accompanying software for interacting with publicly available simulation datasets such as gravitational waveforms. Our SpECTRE workshop aims to provide graduate students, postdocs, and faculty with the tools to install, run, and contribute to the open-source code SpECTRE. The open-source code SpECTRE is a relativistic astrophysics code for simulating neutron star mergers, core-collapse supernovae, and gamma-ray bursts. Our SpECTRE workshop will include both lectures and hands-on sessions. Lecture topics will include the generalized harmonic formulation of the Einstein field equation, general relativistic hydrodynamics, the discontinuous Galerkin method with finite volume sub-cells, and the Cauchy characteristic extraction method. There will also be ample opportunity for students and postdocs to interact with senior participants and lecturers of the ICERM workshop program. Both events will be in-person, with streaming options available for lectures. ICERM will be able to offer limited funding for some participants. The application deadline is March 12, 2024. With warm regards, Katerina Chatziioannou, Nils Deppe, Scott Field, Lawrence Kidder, Geoffrey Lovelace, Harald Pfeiffer, Mark Scheel, Leo Stein, Saul Teukolsky, Vijay Varma, Nils Vu +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.9. BritGrav 2024, London, UK --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27722 Starting: 2024-04-16 to 2024-04-17 Location: London, UK Additional Information: https://sites.google.com/view/britgrav24/home Contact: britgrav24[AT]qmul.ac.uk The 24th BritGrav meeting will be hosted by the School of Mathematical Sciences at Queen Mary, University of London. The meeting will span two days, Tuesday 16th April and Wednesday 17th April. The aim of this meeting is to bring together early-stage researchers working on all aspects of gravitational physics, including astrophysics, cosmology, general relativity, quantum gravity, gravitational-wave data analysis and instrumentation, to exchange results and ideas. Following the BritGrav tradition, the meeting will consist of short talks with priority to be given to PhD students and early-career researchers. Limited funding will be provided by the IOP Gravitational Physics Group, to support travel for students. Registration is free. The deadline for abstract submission is Friday 15th March. At the end of the meeting, we will award The Best Student Talk Prize, sponsored by the IOP Publishing Group. Local Organisers: Tarek Anous, Tim Clifton, Katy Clough, Juan Valiente Kroon, Pau Figueras, Massanori Hanada, Scott Melville, Arick Shao, Rodolfo Russo, Hong Qi For inquiries please contact us at britgrav24[AT]qmul.ac.uk +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.10. Continuous gravitational waves and neutron stars, Hannover, Germany --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/01/30/continuous-gravitational-wav… Starting: 2024-06-17 to 2024-06-20 Location: Hannover, Germany Additional Information: https://plan.events.mpg.de/event/133/ Contact: contact.cw2024[AT]aei.mpg.de The continuous gravitational waves and neutron stars workshop will be held from June 17-20 2024, in Hannover (Germany) at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics. This is the second edition of the previous "Multi-messenger continuous gravitational waves" workshop. The main purpose of this workshop is for members of the continuous gravitational waves community and of closely related fields (such as electromagnetic detections of neutron stars, neutron star modeling, etc.) to come together and present their work, with plenty of time for discussions. The main topics of the workshop are: search methods, search results, and neutron star modelling / continuous gravitational-wave emission / galactic population of neutron stars (https://plan.events.mpg.de/event/133/program) The workshop will be divided into sessions for the different topics, and will consist of contributions from some of the participants and review talks from invited speakers. We accept contributions in the format of traditional talks, reviews, or tutorials about different software tools. We especially welcome contributions from early-career scientists. Important deadlines: Abstract submission and registration: 7 March 2024 Acceptance/rejection of received abstracts and registration: 22 March 2024 Payment of registration: 22 April 2024 Given the limitation on the number of participants, notification regarding the acceptance of your abstract and/or registration will be provided on March 22th. Invited speakers will be announced soon on the website! For any questions, please write to contact.cw2024[AT]aei.mpg.de +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.11. AIslands: Arran 2024, Brodick, Glasgow --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27744 Starting: 2024-04-23 to 2024-04-26 Location: Brodick, Scotland Additional Information: https://www.gla.ac.uk/events/conferences/aislands-arran24/ Contact: daniel.williams[AT]glasgow.ac.uk The Institute for Gravitational Research at the University of Glasgow is pleased to announce AIslands: Arran, a discussion meeting on the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in the context of gravitational wave science. The meeting will be held on the island of Arran, off the West Coast of Scotland, between 23 and 26 April 2024. The meeting will have three main theme areas for discussions: waveforms and theory; detection and detector characterisation; and parameter estimation and astrophysics. The AIslands meetings are intended to provide an environment which will nurture collaboration and network building. To that end we are pleased to be able to maintain a low registration cost of 250 GBP per person, with a reduced rate of 150 GBP per person for students. The conference fee will cover a networking meal, lunches on the three full days of the meeting, and refreshments during the meeting. Further information can be found on the conference web page: https://www.gla.ac.uk/events/conferences/aislands-arran24/ and additional enquiries can be directed to the local organising committee via Daniel Williams (daniel.williams[AT]glasgow.ac.uk). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.12. Workshop on Numerical and Analytical Relativity, Prayagraj, India --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27756 Starting: 2024-03-20 to 2024-03-22 Location: Prayagraj, India Additional Information: https://nar24.iiita.ac.in/ Contact: nar24[AT]iiita.ac.in NAR-2024 is a workshop-cum-training program organized by the Department of Applied Sciences, Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad (IIITA) during 20 - 22 March 2024. The objective of this online workshop is to equip young professionals and researchers with modern analytical and computational methods in the field of General Relativity. Participants will gain valuable insights on recent developments in gravitational physics from leading global experts. Topics to be covered include: Classical and semiclassical Black Holes, Bondi-Sachs formalism with xAct, Ultra Compact Objects and Boson Stars, Numerical Relativity, Computational Astrophysics, Black Holes in Strong-field Gravity, Black Hole Perturbations, Machine Learning with Mathematica, etc. SPEAKERS * Dr. Beatrice Bonga (TBC), Radboud University, Netherlands * Dr. Antonio De Felice, YITP, Kyoto University, Japan * Prof. Lavinia Heisenberg, Heidelberg University, Germany * Prof. Carlos Herdeiro, University of Aveiro, Portugal * Dr. Sitender P Kashyap, Chennai Mathematical Institute * Dr. Prayush Kumar, ICTS-TIFR Bengaluru * Dr. Pedro Cunha, University of Aveiro, Portugal * John McNally, Wolfram Research Inc., USA * Dr. Vaishak Prasad, ICTS-TIFR Bengaluru * Dr. Sudipta Sarkar, IIT Gandhinagar * Prof. Tapobrata Sarkar, IIT Kanpur * Dr. Suneeta Vardarajan, IISER Pune * Prof. Amitabh Virmani, Chennai Mathematical Institute +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Postdoctoral position in relativistic/computational astrophysics, Shangai, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/01/03/postdoctoral-position-in-rel… Deadline: 2024-02-10 Location: Shanghai, China Additional Information: https://cosimobambi.github.io Contact: bambi[AT]fudan.edu.cn The high energy astrophysics group at Fudan University (Shanghai, China) invites applications for a postdoctoral position to work on the development of astrophysical models for black holes. Applicants should be familiar with relativistic astrophysics, have good coding skills, and be under 35 (which is a requirement for all postdoctoral positions in China). Preference will be given to candidates with a recent PhD degree. The position would be available from as soon as possible, but the actual starting date can be negotiated. The appointment is initially for 2 years. Applications received by February 10 will receive full consideration but applications will be reviewed as long as the position has not been accepted. Interested candidates should send standard application material (CV, publication list, and any additional material that can be useful for the selection process) to: Prof. Cosimo Bambi E-mail: bambi[AT]fudan.edu.cn Shortlisted candidates will be contacted as soon as possible and will be asked to arrange also 2-3 recommendation letters to be sent separately to the same email address. More details on our research group can be found on the group webpage (see external link above). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. PhD position in gravitational-wave source modelling, Southampton, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27619 Deadline: 2024-01-31 Location: Southampton, United Kingdom Additional Information: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/apply Contact: a.pound[AT]soton.ac.uk The University of Southampton is inviting applications for a 4-year PhD position in gravitational-wave source modelling, with a particular focus on developing models of small-mass-ratio binaries for LISA. The successful applicant will work with Dr Adam Pound as part of his ERC Consolidator/UKRI Frontier Research Grant programme GWModels. Applications for the PhD position should be made at https://www.southampton.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/apply, indicating "Mathematical Sciences" as the programme, "Faculty of Social Sciences" as the faculty, and Adam Pound as the proposed supervisor. Applications will be considered until the position is filled, but we recommend applying by 31 January for full consideration. Informal enquiries can be made to Adam Pound at a.pound[AT]soton.ac.uk +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Two Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in 3G Gravitational Wave Astrophysics, Birmingham, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27621 Deadline: 2024-01-28 Location: Birmingham, UK Additional Information: https://edzz.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_6… Contact: P.Schmidt[AT]bham.ac.uk The Institute for Gravitational Wave Astronomy at the University of Birmingham, UK, is inviting applications for two postdoctoral research fellowships to work on the science case for the next generation of ground-based gravitational-wave detectors. Position 1: We are seeking to appoint one postdoctoral fellow to work on science aspects of compact binaries relevant for next-generation ground-based gravitational-wave detector networks. The fellow will focus on exploring the ability to characterise the properties of the populations of black holes and neutron stars. This position is initially available for 2 years with the opportunity to extend based on performance and availability of funds. For more details and to apply for this position, please visit: https://edzz.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_6… Position 2: We are also looking to appoint one postdoctoral research fellow to work on creating innovative computational algorithms to efficiently evaluate theoretical models for the gravitational-wave signal emitted by compact binaries. Emphasis will be placed on new artificial intelligence technologies and leveraging GPU acceleration. This position is initially available for 1 year with the opportunity to extend based on performance and availability of funds. For more details and to apply for this position, please visit: https://edzz.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_6… The research fellows' activities will be part of the broader endeavour of a consortium of British universities for the development of next generation gravitational-wave observatories (such as Cosmic Explorer and the Einstein Telescope), supported by the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Infrastructure Fund. The application deadline for both positions is January 28, 2024. For any queries, please contact Dr Geraint Pratten (G.Pratten[at]bham.ac.uk), Dr Patricia Schmidt (P.Schmidt[at]bham.ac.uk) or Prof Alberto Vecchio (av[at]star.sr.bham.ac.uk). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Postdoctoral positions in gravitational-wave physics, Southampton, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27629 Deadline: 2024-01-25 Location: Southampton, UK Additional Information: https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=2568324PJ Contact: N.Andersson[AT]soton.ac.uk The Gravity group at the University of Southampton is seeking applications to fill three Postdoctoral positions in gravitational-wave astrophysics. Each position is available for two years with a start date of 1 October 2024. The Southampton group is one of the leading modelling groups in gravitational-wave astronomy in Europe, currently comprising 7 staff members and a number of postdocs and PhD students. Research in the group includes black-hole and neutron-star physics, gravitational-wave source modelling and data analysis, numerical relativity and gravitational self-force modelling. Members of the group are actively involved with the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, the Einstein Telescope and Cosmic Explorer Collaborations and the LISA Consortium. 1) Senior Research Fellow in Gravitational-Wave Physics The successful candidate will undertake research to establish the science case for the next generation of gravitational-wave observatories, Cosmic Explorer and Einstein Telescope. Particular focus will be on understanding the network capability to constrain aspects of neutron-star physics. The ideal applicant will have a track record in at least one of the following research areas: gravitational-wave astronomy and data analysis, neutron star modelling and numerical relativity. The post is supported by UKRI funding for next-generation gravitational waves and the research will be carried out jointly with colleagues at the Universities of Cardiff and Birmingham. For further details and applications, see https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=2568324PJ 2) Research Fellow in Numerical Relativity The successful candidate will contribute to work aimed at carrying out numerical simulations of neutron star mergers with realistic physics, with particular focus on resistive magnetohydrodynamics. The ideal applicant will have a track record in numerical relativity and some understanding of neutron star modelling, gravitational-wave astronomy and data analysis. For further details and applications, see https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=2567724PJ 3) Research Fellow in Gravitational-Wave Physics The successful candidate will contribute to developing an accurate description of dynamical tides for models involving realistic neutron-star physics. The ideal applicant will have a track record in neutron star modelling and gravitational-wave astronomy and some understanding of related data analysis. For further details and applications, see https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=2568724PJ Applicants are expected to have, or be about to obtain, a relevant PhD degree in physics or mathematics. The Closing date for all applications is Thursday 25 January 2024. For informal enquiries about these posts please contact Nils Andersson N.Andersson[AT]soton.ac.uk, Ian Jones dij[AT]maths.soton.ac.uk or Ian Hawke I.Hawke[AT]soton.ac.uk. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Postdoctoral position in VLBI-modeling, Odense, Denmark ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27632 Deadline: 2024-01-23 Location: Odense, Denmark Additional Information: https://fa-eosd-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperienc… Contact: gold(a)sdu.dk The Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) invites applicants for a two-year postdoc in the field of Radio Very-Long-Baseline-Interferometric (VLBI) modelling in the group of Associate Professor Roman Gold. The Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy is one of four departments at the Faculty of Science, SDU and is located in Odense. The Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy is a department focused on basic research. We are happy to move beyond traditional disciplines and work to develop new technologies and sciences across physics, chemistry, pharmacy, mathematics, computer science and biology. The department's research thus contributes to new knowledge and solutions with applications in the areas of climate, environment, energy and health. The postdoc position is placed in the Section for Physics. The candidate will be part of a stimulating research environment that includes research groups focusing on black holes, classical and quantum gravity, cosmology, dark matter and astroparticle physics. Project This position is part of the EU-InfraTech grant "RADIOBLOCKS" involving a large network with 30+ partner institutions from which the candidate will benefit. This position is devoted to the development of new, publically available software packages to handle the VLBI data challenges of the future. The two-year project therefore has a strong focus on VLBI modelling and Bayesian methods in python. Expertise in these areas is therefore a must. Additional expertise that overlaps with the research of the group (Black Holes, Gravitational Waves, Neutron Stars) is beneficial, but not mandatory. The postdoc can also work on other projects, provided that progress on the main project remains satisfactory. Duration: Two years. The start date is as early as possible in 2024. An extension by a third year may be possible subject to satisfactory performance and the availability of funds. Contact: Associate Professor Roman Gold gold[AT]sdu.dk. Deadline: 23 January 2024. Application, salary etc. The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Please check links for more information on salary and taxation. The application must include the following: * A curriculum vitae including information on previous employment. * A full list of publications stating the scientific publications on which the applicant wishes to rely. Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process. Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated. To qualify you must have passed a PhD or equivalent. Applications will be assessed by an expert assessor/committee. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the university. The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background. Applications must be submitted electronically using the link "Apply now". Attached files must be in Adobe PDF format. You should upload two files: A motivated application and CV, as well as other documents for assessment. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Postdoctoral research Grant on GW data analysis, Urbino, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27638 Deadline: 2024-01-20 Location: Urbino, Italy Additional Information: https://www.uniurb.it/it/cdocs/BAR/7121-BAR-20122023151255-bando-nomina-com… Contact: gianluca.guidi[AT]uniurb.it Dear all, The University of Urbino is inviting applications to a 2 years position (one year, to be extended for another one) in gravitational waves data analysis. The research program focuses on the testing of rapid inference algorithms for gravitational waves and relative electromagnetic counterparts. This position is part of a research program that is joint with the universities of Pisa and Rome La Sapienza. The deadline for the application is January 20th. All details regarding the application can be found at the following links: https://www.uniurb.it/it/cdocs/BAR/7121-BAR-20122023151255-bando-nomina-com… https://www.uniurb.it/it/cdocs/BAR/7121-BAR-20122023151356-autodich-colloqu… https://www.uniurb.it/it/cdocs/BAR/7168-BAR-20122023144903-allegato-al-band… For further information you can contact Gianluca M Guidi (gianluca.guidi[AT]uniurb.it) or Francesco Piergiovanni (francesco.piergiovanni[AT]uniurb.it). Best Regards Gianluca M Guidi +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. PhD position in gravitational wave scattering, Christchurch, New Zealand ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27642 Deadline: 2024-01-31 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Additional Information: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/study/academic-study/engineering/schools-and-d… Contact: chris.stevens[AT]canterbury.ac.nz The Gravity and Cosmology Resesarch Group at the University of Canterbury has a three year PhD position available to work on the project "Shedding new light on fundamental physics through the scattering of gravitational waves". It is funded by a Marsden grant administered by the Royal Society Te Aparangi (RSNZ) with PI Chris Stevens (University of Canterbury, NZ) and AI Prof. Joerg Frauendiener (University of Otago, NZ). The project will work toward the fully non-linear, global scattering problem for gravitational waves in asymptotically flat space-times, an open problem in the field. Building upon work of the PI and AI over the last eight or so years, the project has a solid foundation. Friedrich's conformal field equations will be utilised as a means to incorporate the conformal boundary in a finite manner. The already-developed numerical implementation will be built upon to attack the specific problem of gravitational wave scattering. You will need to have a MSc. in general relativity or related fields, preferably with experience in programming languages such as Python or C/C++. Prior knowledge of the conformal field equations would be an advantage. The UC Gravity and Cosmology group resides in both the Schools of Physical and Chemical Sciences | Te Kura Matu and Mathematics and Statistics | Te Kura Pangarau, a thriving community with a legacy spanning 150 years of academic excellence. Our own faculty - Prof. David Wiltshire, Dr Chris Stevens, Emeritus Professor Roy Kerr - interact with UC colleagues in astronomy, particle astrophysics, space physics, geometry, dynamical systems, statistics and data science. Our group currently has seven PhD students, seven masters students, three honours students and an incoming postdoctoral fellow. We are also members of the New Zealand Astrostatistics and General Relativity Working Group. See the external link for our group's website. We have access to a brand new dedicated High-Performance Computing (HPC) cluster, which has been optimized for very large numerical relativity simulations using the Einstein Toolkit. In addition, the New Zealand e-Science Infrastructure (NeSI) can be used for larger simulations. At the University of Canterbury we are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world. CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, 31st January 2024. Please note, applications may be reviewed as they are received. APPLICATIONS: may be sent to chris.stevens [AT] canterbury.ac.nz as a single PDF containing * a cover letter * a research statement of 1-3 pages outlining your background, suitability for the position, noting your expertise and your plans for adapting your skills to the project; * a CV, including any publications; * contact details, including email addresses of three referees. We will contact referees of those candidates who best fit the project. Please do not include letters of reference with your application. INFORMAL ENQUIRIES may be addressed to Dr Chris Stevens, email chris.stevens [AT] canterbury.ac.nz. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. PhD Fellowships at SISSA, Trieste, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/01/15/phd-fellowships-at-sissa-ita… Deadline: 2024-02-25 Location: Trieste, Italy Additional Information: https://pica.cineca.it/sissa/phd-app-01-2024/ Contact: barausse[AT]sissa.it The astroparticle group at SISSA is soliciting applications for PhD fellowships (3 years with a possible extension to 4) in a range of topics including gravitational wave physics and astrophysics. SISSA (http://www.sissa.it/) promotes its activity within an international environment and in contact with the other institutions in the Trieste area. In particular, the students will participate in the activities of the Institute for Fundamental Physics of the Universe (https://www.ifpu.it/) a new joint initiative of SISSA, the Abdus Salam International Center for Theoretical Physics (http://www.ictp.it/) INAF - Observatory of Trieste (http://www.oats.inaf.it/index.php/en/) and INFN - Trieste (https://www.ts.infn.it/en/) Interested candidates are encouraged to apply. More information on the Astroparticle Physics group can be found here: www.sissa.it/app The selection will take place following an admission exam (written+oral) to be held online. Application will be accepted until February 25, 2024, and should be submitted through the external link provided. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Tenured professorship in Astrophysics, Milan, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/01/22/tenured-professorship-in-ast… Deadline: 2024-02-15 Location: Milan, Italy Additional Information: https://www.fisica.unimib.it/en Contact: davide.gerosa[AT]unimib.it The University of Milano-Bicocca (Milan, Italy) will be opening a tenured professorship in astrophysics, with a focus on gravitational-wave data analysis and exploitation. With this notice, we invite expressions of interest from potential candidates. Milano-Bicocca hosts a large group in gravitational astronomy, with activities covering all bands of the gravitational-wave spectrum and the related experiments (LIGO/Virgo, LISA, ET, PTA). Faculty members with matching interests include Bortolas, Colpi, Dotti, Gerosa, Giacomazzo, and Sesana. The group hosts two large ERC grants and currently counts about 10 PhD students and 15 postdocs. We are part of a wider astrophysics unit at Milano-Bicocca (with activities in large-scale structures and experimental cosmology) as well as a large Physics department with ~70 faculty members. We are targeting the opening of a faculty position on a timescale of a few months, with a prospective starting date in the early fall of 2024. Onboarding will be at the associate professor level ("professore associato" in the Italian system), which is a tenured appointment. Formal application requirements include holding either the Italian national habilitation (ASN) or a comparable position abroad for at least 3 years. We are happy to assist potential candidates with their ASN application. Current strategic interests include the development of gravitational-wave data-analysis pipelines for the LISA space mission. At the same time, we are open to all strong candidates willing to bring their ambitious research programs in relativistic astrophysics and/or gravitational-wave astronomy to Milan. Interested applicants are encouraged to send their CVs and a short cover letter to bruno.giacomazzo[AT]unimib.it by February 15th, 2024. The CV should include the names and email addresses of three referees who might be approached for references. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. Postdoctoral position in Quantum Gravity, Beijing, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/01/23/postdoctoral-position-in-qua… Deadline: 2024-03-01 Location: Beijing, China Additional Information: https://gravityen.bnu.edu.cn Contact: ygma[AT]163.com The Center for Relativity and Gravitation at Beijing Normal University has one postdoc position opening from September 2024 in the field of quantum gravity and quantum cosmology. The position includes competitive salary (no less than CNY180,000 per year before tax) depending on the qualification of the applicant. The appointment will be for two years. The faculty members of the Center include Zhoujian Cao. Sijie Gao, Minyong Guo, Bin Hu, Wenbiao Liu, Yongge Ma, Hongbao Zhang, and Bin Zhou. The International Advisory Committee of the Center consists of Abhay Ashtekar (Penn State), Ronggen Cai (ITP, CAS), Jerzy Lewandowski (Warsaw), Hong Liu (MIT), and Zheng Zhao (BNU). The research area of the Center concerns General relativity, Black hole physics, Loop quantum gravity and quantum cosmology, Holographic issue of gravity, Alternative theories of gravity, Numerical relativity and gravitational wave, Relativistic astrophysics, and Cosmology. Interested candidates should send a CV, a publication list and a statement of research proposal and arrange to have two recommendation letters (one from the PhD advisor of the applicant) sent directly to Yongge Ma by mayg[AT]bnu.edu.cn, ygma[AT]163.com The deadline for receipt of all application materials is March 1st, 2024. URL: https://gravityen.bnu.edu.cn +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. Postdoctoral position on MHD simulations of magnetised neutron stars, Warsaw, Poland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/01/24/postdoctoral-position-on-mhd… Deadline: 2024-02-23 Location: Warsaw, Poland Additional Information: https://www.camk.edu.pl/en/archiwum/2024/01/22/postdoctoral-position-on-mhd… Contact: bhaskell[AT]camk.edu.pl Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position at the Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center (NCAC), in Warsaw, Poland, to work on MHD simulations of magnetised neutron stars. The successful applicants will join the team led by Dr Brynmor Haskell and work on the project "MERLIN: Magnetic field dynamics in neutron stars", funded by an OPUS-LAP grant of the Polish National Science Center, nr 2022/47/I/ST9/01494 (https://merlin-neutronstars.bitbucket.io/) The project is an international collaboration with a team lead by Prof. Sebastiano Bernuzzi of the University of Jena, Germany The overall project aim is to use numerical simulations to understand the magnetic field configuration in neutron star interiors and investigate the role of turbulence in its evolution. The candidate for this position will be based in Warsaw, but is expected to spend time in Jena collaborating with the team of Prof. Bernuzzi. The candidate is expected to develop numerical MHD simulations, analyse data and study the astrophysical implications of the results. The position is available for 3 years. We envisage a start in the fall of 2024, but a different (possibly earlier) starting date is negotiable. Candidates are expected to have a valid PhD degree in Physics, Mathematics or related discipline, obtained within 7 years from the date of starting the employment (career breaks such as for maternity/paternity leave can be taken into account). Experience in either modelling magnetized neutron stars or in general relativistic hydrodynamics is desired. The application should be sent by e-mail (as pdf files), with the subject "Postdoc position on MHD simulations of magnetised neutron stars" to recruitment[AT]camk.edu.pl by February 23, 2024, 23:59 CET. Review of the applications shall commence immediately after that and short-listed candidates will be invited for interviews. Candidates should submit the following documents: (1) a copy of their PhD diploma or a binding statement of its date of completion, (2) a CV including the list of publications, (3) a short statement of research achievements and interests (maximum 3 pages); (4) a scan of the signed GDPR form (NCN GDPR document available at: https://www.camk.edu.pl/media/uploads_current/o_instytucie/rodo/rodo_deklar…) In addition, at least two letters of recommendation should be arranged and sent directly by their authors to the same e-mail address above. The selection criteria include: 1) the candidate's research achievements including publications in prestigious academic press /journals (50% of the final score); 2) research-related achievements, scholarships, awards and research experience gained in Poland or abroad, research workshops and training courses, participation in research projects (20% of the final score); 3) the candidate's competence to carry out specific tasks in the research project (30% of the final score). Questions about the position can be sent to: bhaskell[AT]camk.edu.pl +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12. PhD and Postdoc positions in quantum science, Helsinki, Finland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27713 Deadline: 2024-03-01 Location: Helsinki, Finland Additional Information: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/helteq/open-positions Contact: marco.cattaneo[AT]helsinki.fi We offer 1 PhD (4 years) and 1 Postdoc (1 year + renewable up to 4) position at the University of Helsinki in the Helteq group led by Prof. Sabrina Maniscalco (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/helteq) starting in early 2024. The successful candidates are expected to actively participate in the ongoing initiatives and projects led by Helteq members and will have the opportunity to collaborate in the thriving Finnish quantum environment, including both experimental and theoretical groups at the Finnish Center of Excellence in Quantum Technologies (https://qtf.fi) InstituteQ (https://instituteq.fi) and the recently founded Finnish quantum flagship. In particular, the successful candidates will work on one (or more) of the following research topics: Quantum measurements and gravity: measurement theory in QFT; measurements in quantum gravity and holography; measurements and the quantum-to-classical crossover. Open quantum systems and thermodynamics: quantum thermalization; intersection between open quantum systems and thermodynamics; mathematical description of Lindblad master equations and their symmetries. Quantum algorithms: QAOA; tensor network methods for quantum simulation and thermodynamics. Successful PhD candidates must possess a solid academic background with a proven track record of excellence in coursework related to quantum mechanics, quantum information, and/or quantum field theory. Previous research experience is appreciated but not required for a successful application. Successful Postdoc candidates must possess a strong research record and evidence of relevant contributions to at least one of the research topics described above. Ideal candidates should be independent and proactive in the activities of the research group. We invite interested candidates to email Prof. Sabrina Maniscalco (sabrina.maniscalco[AT]helsinki.fi) and Dr. Marco Cattaneo (marco.cattaneo[AT]helsinki.fi). PhD candidates are invited to attach their CV, transcript of records, and a reference letter from their Master's advisor. Postdoc candidates should attach their CV and at least 2 reference letters. Reference letters can be attached to the application or, alternatively, can be sent by the referees to Prof. Maniscalco and Dr. Cattaneo. The successful candidates are expected to join the group as soon as possible. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.13. PhD position in Gravitational Wave Physics and Cosmology, Leuven, Belgium ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27725 Deadline: 2024-02-15 Location: Leuven, Belgium Additional Information: https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/60301827?lang=en Contact: jonathan.menu[AT]kuleuven.be We are inviting applications for a PhD Position in Gravitational Wave Physics and Cosmology. The Institute for Theoretical Physics (ITP) at the University of Leuven is a large theoretical physics Institute which currently comprises about 40 researchers at all levels and which has a broad expertise in many branches of theoretical physics, including high-energy physics, cosmology, gravitational wave physics, and theoretical condensed matter physics. We are part of the Department of Physics and Astronomy on the Science campus just outside the city of Leuven. The ITP runs a prestigious Theoretical Physics Master Programme and a PhD programme, which is embedded into the Arenberg Doctoral School of KU Leuven. We organise numerous seminars, journal clubs and regular colloquia. In addition the Institute has close ties (including joint seminars) with the International Solvay Institutes for Physics in nearby Brussels and with research groups in the Netherlands. The ITP is also home to the Centre for Gravitational Waves, a multi-disciplinary research centre that stimulates collaboration on gravitational wave physics and facilitates the Belgian contributions to the development and construction of future gravitational wave observatories. Project: The PhD position will be co-supervised by Prof. Thomas Hertog and Dr. Henri Inchauspe'. Profile: We invite applications for a PhD position in gravitational wave physics and cosmology broadly in connection with the Institute's fundamental physics and simulator contributions to LISA, the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna that will measure gravitational waves in space. Offer: The preferred start date of the appointment is 1st September 2024 and the PhD has to be completed in four years. PhD students at KU Leuven have a limited amount of teaching duties and receive a generous remuneration package. Application procedure: Your application should include your CV, your grades from your bachelors and masters programme, a motivational letter which includes a brief description of your research interest, and the names and contact details of at least 2 referees (added as a separate file to the application) who are willing to provide recommendation letters. No letters are required at this point. Interested? For more information please contact Dr. Jonathan Menu, tel.: +32 16 32 07 94, mail: jonathan.menu[AT]kuleuven.be or Mrs. Anneleen Marcelis, tel.: +32 16 32 72 32, mail: anneleen.marcelis[AT]kuleuven.be. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.14. PhD position on MHD simulations of magnetised neutron stars, Jena, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/01/30/phd-position-on-mhd-simulati… Deadline: 2024-02-23 Location: Jena, Germany Additional Information: https://merlin-neutronstars.bitbucket.io/2024/01/16/jobad_phd.html Contact: sebastiano.bernuzzi[AT]uni-jena.de Applications are invited for a PhD position at the Theoretical Physics Institute (TPI) FSU Jena, Germany, to work on MHD simulations of magnetised neutron stars. The successful applicants will join the team led by Prof. Sebastiano Bernuzzi and work on the project "MERLIN: Magnetic field dynamics in neutron stars", funded by a Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft grant BE 6301/6-1. The project is an international collaboration with a team lead by Dr Brynmor Haskell at Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center (NCAC), in Warsaw, Poland. The overall project aim is to use numerical simulations to understand the magnetic field configuration in neutron star interiors and investigate the role of turbulence in its evolution. The candidate for this position will be based in Jena; periodic travels to Warsaw are expected to analyse simulation data and study the astrophysical implications of the results. Experience in either modelling magnetized neutron stars or in general relativistic hydrodynamics is desired. The application should be sent by e-mail to 'sebastiano.bernuzzi[AT]uni-jena.de' by February 23rd, 2024, 23:59 CET. Review of the applications shall commence immediately after that and short-listed candidates will be invited for interviews. Please submit a *single* PDF file and use as e-mail subject: 'Application for PD position - SURNAME NAME'. Candidates should submit the following documents: 1. a copy of their MSc diploma or a binding statement of its date of completion, 2. a CV including the list of publications, 3. a short statement of research achievements and interests (maximum 3 pages). In addition, letters of recommendation should be arranged and sent directly by their authors to the same e-mail address above. Project website: https://merlin-neutronstars.bitbucket.io/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Black Holes Inside and Out, Copenhagen, Denmark (2nd announcement) ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27623 Additional Information: https://strong-gr.com/black-holes-inside-and-out/ Dear Relativists, It is a great pleasure to invite you to the Black Holes Inside and Out International Conference, which takes place from 26 - 30 August 2024 at the Niels Bohr Institute in Copenhagen, Denmark. The program of the conference, among many topics, includes a celebration of the Hawking black hole evaporation, and discussion on tests on the nature of compact objects, superradiance and dark matter in strong-field gravity, progress in post-Newtonian expansions and effective field theory methods, progress in mathematical relativity, Numerical Relativity and its applications to astrophysics and high-energy physics, and an update on the status of observations. Each session will consist of invited talks and ample discussion sessions. This conference is preceded by the focused workshops "Ringdown Inside and Out" (Aug 22-24). We hope that while both meetings can certainly be attended separately, participants as well as speakers can benefit from the proximity of the events, allowing them to continue discussions. Invited speakers and table discussion leads include: Niayesh Afshordi Abhay Ashtekar Enrico Barausse Iosif Bena Emanuele Berti Richard Brito Alessandra Buonanno Cliff Burgess Gregorio Carullo Mihalis Dafermos Mariafelicia de Laurentis Adrian del Rio Roberto Emparan Netta Engelhardt Stefan Gillessen Ruth Gregory Carlos Herdeiro Tanja Hinderer Jutta Kunz Luis Lehner Ramesh Narayan Samaya Nissanke Paolo Pani Alessia Platania Eric Poisson Frans Pretorius Misao Sasaki Paul Tiede Will Unruh Matt Visser Bob Wald Silke Weinfurtner Helvi Witek The meeting will be held at the Niels Bohr Institute in Copenhagen. The Niels Bohr Institute carries an important legacy in physics and is one of the leading institute in theoretical and experimental physics. Copenhagen is a very enjoyable and beautiful city, and as the capital of Denmark has plenty of wonderful things to do and is easy to reach. The entire Nordic region has plenty to offer and is a remarkable place for summer vacations. Register now! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. 27th Capra Meeting on Radiation Reaction in General Relativity, Singapore (2nd announcement) ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/01/09/27th-capra-meeting-on-radiat… Additional Information: https://www.caprameeting.org/capra-27 The 27th Capra Meeting on Radiation Reaction in General Relativity will take place at the National University of Singapore from 17 to 21 June 2024. The Capra Meeting is an annual conference/workshop on the topic of radiation reaction in general relativity. Its primary focus is the development of the gravitational-self-force approach to further our understanding of the two-body problem in general relativity, and to model gravitational waves from the extreme-mass-ratio binaries that will be a key target for the near-future space-based detector LISA. The Capra Meeting will comprise invited review talks, short contributed presentations, and focused discussion sessions. The tradition of the meeting is that there is no registration fee for participating. At the Capra Meeting, we provide equal opportunities regardless of gender, age, race, disability, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, civil status, or family status. If you have any feedback or suggestions as to how we can ensure a successful and inclusive meeting, please do not hesitate to get in touch at edi[AT]caprameeting.org. Registration is now open at https://www.caprameeting.org/capra-27, and closes on 17 May 2024. We look forward to seeing you in Singapore this year! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. IOP Gravitational Physics Group Annual Meeting - the Gravitational Physics of Pulsars, London, UK (online option) ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/01/12/iop-gravitational-physics-gr… Additional Information: https://iop.eventsair.com/gpm2024/ Institute of Physics Gravitational Physics Group Annual Meeting Please note that there is now an online-only registration option for this meeting. We are pleased to announce the annual scientific meeting of the IOP Gravitational Physics Group, which will take place at the Institute of Physics headquarters in London on 18 January 2024. The focus of this year's meeting is the Gravitational Physics of Pulsars, with a focus on pulsar timing arrays. Our speakers will be: Introduction to pulsar timing and relativistic binaries (Golam Shaifullah - Milan) Pulsar Timing Arrays and modelling foreground noise processes (Michael Keith - Manchester) Latest results on GW searches and Astrophysical implications (Alberto Vecchio - Birmingham) For further details and registration, please see the link above. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. In memoriam of Janos Kannar ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/01/26/in-memoriam-of-janos-kannar/ Additional Information: Janos Kannar died on January 13, 2024, in the 56th year of his life. He is survived by his mother, his wife and his daughters Eszter and Katalin. Janos completed his doctoral studies at the Theoretical Department of RMKI and received his Ph.D. in 1995 with his thesis "Investigations of Spacetime Singularities in General Relativity and Einstein-Cartan Theory". He then completed his postdoctoral training in the relativity group at the Max Planck Institute for Physics and Astrophysics in Munich and as a postdoctoral fellow in the mathematical relativity research group at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute) in Potsdam. Janos is best known for determining, in collaboration with Helmut Friedrich, the behavior of various fields characterizing Bondi systems in the region of spacetime where null infinity touches spacelike infinity. They related these fields, in particular the Newmann-Penrose constants, to the behavior of the initial data near spacelike infinity. After returning to Hungary, Janos became a Senior Research Fellow at the Theoretical Department of RMKI, where his research continued to be related to important problems in mathematical relativity, such as singularity theorems or the Cauchy problem. During the last two decades, Janos's talents have left traces in the development of new technologies of international companies such as Nokia, SAP and GE. His outstanding skills were matched by a modest, always helpful, but incredibly focused character. Helmut Friedrich and Istvan Racz ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.5. Living Reviews in Relativity: "Testing theories of gravity with planetary ephemerides" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2024/01/30/living-reviews-in-relativity… Additional Information: https://link.springer.com/journal/41114 The open-access journal Living Reviews in Relativity has published a new review article on 29 January 2024: Agnes Fienga, Olivier Minazzoli. Testing theories of gravity with planetary ephemerides. Living Rev Relativ 27, 1 (2024) https://doi.org/10.1007/s41114-023-00047-0 Abstract: We describe here how planetary ephemerides are built in the framework of General Relativity and how they can be used to test alternative theories. We focus on the definition of the reference frame (space and time) in which the planetary ephemeris is described, the equations of motion that govern the orbits of solar system bodies and electromagnetic waves. After a review on the existing planetary and lunar ephemerides, we summarize the results obtained considering full modifications of the ephemeris framework with direct comparisons with the observations of planetary systems, with a specific attention for the PPN formalism. We then discuss other formalisms such as Einstein-dilaton theories, the massless graviton and MOND. The paper finally concludes on some comments and recommendations regarding misinterpreted measurements of the advance of perihelia. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Gauge / Gravity Duality course (online) 1.2. New Methods in Finsler Geometry IV, Brasov, Romania 1.3. Workshop "Quantum Gravity", Berlin, Germany 1.4. International Conference on Relativistic Astrophysics and Cosmology, Lahore, Pakistan 1.5. IOP Gravitational Physics Annual Meeting - the Gravitational Physics of Pulsars, London, UK 1.6. CosmoVerse@Krakow, Krakow, Poland 1.7. CosmoVerseSchool@Corfu: From Fundamental Physics to Data Analysis in Cosmology, Corfu, Greece 1.8. PAFT24 - Current Problems in Theoretical Physics: Quantum Gravity and Information, Vietri sul Mare, Italy 1.9. Taking it to the extreme: Symmetries and dynamics of extremal black holes, Princeton, NJ, USA 2. Jobs 2.1. Alternative-career computing faculty position, Dartmouth, MA, USA 2.2. Postodoctoral Felloships in Astrophysical Relativity, Bangalore, India 2.3. Postdoc in Dark Universe and Gravity, Nottingham, UK 2.4. PhD positions in theory, Prague, Czech Republic 2.5. Postdoc positions and visiting Fellowships in History and Philosophy of Physics, Bonn, Germany 2.6. PhD position in Gravitational Waves, Dark Matter, and Quantum Field Theory, London, UK 2.7. Postdoctoral Fellow in Cosmology, Christchurch, New Zealand 2.8. Computational Astrophysics Postdoctoral Researcher, Los Alamos, NM, USA 2.9. Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Astrophysics with an emphasis on Core-Collapse, Stockholm, Sweden 2.10. PhD position in Theoretical Astrophysics, Potsdam, Germany 2.11. Postdoctoral Position in Quantum Gravity, Copenhagen, Denmark 3. News 3.1. 2024 Awards for Essays on Gravitation 3.2. The Twenty-Seventh Release of the Einstein Toolkit 3.3. Death of James W. (Jimmy) York 3.4. Loops '24, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA (2nd announcement) ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Gauge / Gravity Duality course (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27504 Starting: 2024-03-11 to 2024-07-31 Location: Online Additional Information: https://indico.ictp.it/event/10600/ Contact: physicslatam[AT]gmail.com Physics Latam will offer an online advanced course in Gauge/Gravity Duality for undergraduate and graduate students in Latin America. The Gauge/Gravity Duality course, will be taught online from 11th March to 31st July 2024 by Robinson Mancilla (UC, Santa Barbara). Physics students from different universities in Latin America will be trained in AdS/CFT correspondence, Large-N methods to Field theory, Holographic dictionary, etc. Every student who successfully completes the course will receive an ICTP-PWF certificate at the end. This course provides an introduction to Gauge/Gravity duality using a bottom-up approach. Initially, it bridges the gap between standard GR/QFT courses and the advanced topics essential for understanding holography (Units 1 and 2). Unit 3 introduces the basics of the CFT side of the duality, while Unit 4 focuses on the holographic dictionary, particularly the role of symmetries. Discussions will include the GKP-Witten and extrapolate dictionaries, thermal dynamics, and the fundamentals of JT gravity. Syllabus Goals and deliverables Help students in Latin America by teaching lectures on Holography correspondence. Help students to be familiar with advanced research topics in AdS/CFT. Students will solve weekly assignments on these topics. Top students without MSc./Ph.D. will be mentored to pursue studies abroad, giving advice and recommendations about scholarships at international programs. For more information visit our Website: www.physicslatam.com/ads Lecturer Robinson Mancilla, UC-Santa Barbara Teaching Assistants Sergio Aguilar Gutierrez, KU Leuven Marti' Berenguer Mimo', Universidade de Santiago de Compostela Guest Speakers Francesco Benini, SISSA Jan de Boer, University of Amsterdam David Berenstein, UC Santa Barbara Veronika Hubeny, UC Davis Natalie M. Paquette, Washington University Spenta Wadia, ICTS-TIFR Coordinator and Project Director Daniel Galviz, YMSC (Tsinghua University) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. New Methods in Finsler Geometry IV, Brasov, Romania --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/12/07/new-methods-in-finsler-geome… Starting: 2024-09-02 to 0204-09-07 Location: Brasov, Romania Additional Information: https://mateinfo.unitbv.ro/ro/136-conferințe-category/577-finsler-about.html Contact: newmethodsfinsler[AT]gmail.com The conference is organized by the Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania, in partnership with Clay Mathematics Institute; it continues a biennial series started in: Leipzig (2016), Pisa, Italy (2018) and Eindhoven, the Netherlands (2022). The 2020 edition was skipped due to the pandemic. Main topics of the conference are: - Methods of Riemannian and convex geometry in Finsler geometry. - Geometric analysis on Finsler manifolds. - Symplectic geometry methods in Finsler geometry. - Methods of the calculus of variations in Finsler geometry. - Applications of Finsler geometry to general relativity and, more generally, to physics. - Applications of Finsler geometry to biology and ecology. Plenary Speakers will be: - Florent Balacheff (Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain); - Jean-Pierre Bourguignon (French National Centre for Scientific Research, European Research Council); - Ioan Bucataru (Al. I. Cuza University, Iasi, Romania); - John D. Clayton (Impact Physics, US ARL, USA); - Patrick Foulon (French National Centre for Scientific Research); - Andrea Fuster (Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands); - Libing Huang (Nankai University, Tianjin, China); - Laszlo Kozma (University of Debrecen, Hungary); - Alexandru Kristaly (Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania); - Demeter Krupka (Lepage Research Institute, University of Presov, Slovakia); - Alexander Lytchak (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany); - Ettore Minguzzi (Universita' Degli Studi Di Firenze, Italy). - Zoltan Muzsnay (University of Debrecen, Hungary); - Shin-Ichi Ohta (Osaka University, Japan); - Leonid Polterovich (Tel Aviv University, Israel); - Sorin Sabau (Tokai University, Japan); - Miguel Sanchez (University of Granada, Spain); - Zhongmin Shen (Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, USA); - Serge Tabachnikov (Pennsylvania State University, USA). The deadlines for registration and abstract submission are: - Early bird registration: April 15, 2024. - Registration and abstract submission: June 30, 2024. In the case your participation depends upon the acceptance of your contribution, please send the abstract of the talk before June 1, 2024. Registration is now open. We are looking forward to see you in Brasov in September 2024. Yours, Alberto Abbondandolo (Ruhr-Universitaet Bochum, Germany) Luc Florack (Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands) Nicoleta Voicu (Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Workshop "Quantum Gravity", Berlin, Germany --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27551 Starting: 2024-03-18 to 2024-03-22 Location: Berlin, Germany Additional Information: https://www.dpg-physik.de/vereinigungen/fachuebergreifend/ag/agphil Contact: gravity[AT]uni-bonn.de The Working Group "Philosophy of Physics" (AGPhil) of the German Physical Society (DPG) invites submissions for its annual workshop. Contributions on any topic in philosophy of physics are welcome; the focus, however, will be on the topic of quantum gravity. The workshop takes place 18-22 March 2024 at the TU Berlin and will be part of the Annual Meeting of the DPG (https://berlin24.dpg-tagungen.de/) The following Invited Speakers have confirmed thus far: - Alexander Blum (Max Planck Institute for the History of Science) - Karen Crowther (University of Oslo) - Erik Curiel (University of Bonn) - Johanna Erdmenger (University of Wuerzburg) - Klaas Landsman (Radboud University Nijmegen) -Tushar Menon (Dianoia Institute of Philosophy) - Chris Wuethrich (University of Geneva) If you would like to present a paper, please submit an abstract of about 200 words by 15 January 2023 (ignore the stated 1 December 2023 abstract submission deadline on the website), using the online-form at https://www.dpg-tagung.de/b24/submission.html?language=en. As conference fees are not trivial (https://berlin24.dpg-tagungen.de/registrierung/tagungsgebuehren) speakers who have difficulties paying the conference fees should contact us about possible travel grants. For future updates see https://www.dpg-physik.de/vereinigungen/fachuebergreifend/ag/agphil We look forward to seeing you in Berlin! Dennis Lehmkuhl Radin Dardashti +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. International Conference on Relativistic Astrophysics and Cosmology, Lahore, Pakistan --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27558 Starting: 2024-02-01 to 2024-02-02 Location: Lahore, Pakistan Additional Information: https://lahore.comsats.edu.pk/ICRAC2024/index.aspx Contact: rabiasaleem[AT]cuilahore.edu.pk We are pleased to announce that the Department of Mathematics at CUI, Lahore Campus is going to organize an International Conference on Relativistic Astrophysics and Cosmology (ICRAC-2024) to be held from February 01-02, 2024. This Conference aims to bring together renowned researchers, scientists, and young scholars to exchange ideas, present sophisticated research works, discuss hot topics in the field, and share their experiences on all aspects of Gravitation, Astrophysics, and Cosmology. The ICRAC-2024 will be a two-day event that gathers the key players of the Gravitation, Astrophysics, and Cosmology community and related sectors. This event is launched with the aim of becoming an established event, attracting global participants, intent on sharing, exchanging, and exploring new avenues of Gravitation, Astrophysics, and Cosmology-related scientific and associated developments. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. IOP Gravitational Physics Annual Meeting - the Gravitational Physics of Pulsars, London, UK --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/12/21/iop-gravitational-physics-an… Starting: 2024-01-18 to 2024-01-18 Location: London, UK Additional Information: https://iop.eventsair.com/gpm2024/ Contact: brien.nolan[AT]dcu.ie Institute of Physics Gravitational Physics Group Annual Meeting We are pleased to announce the annual scientific meeting of the IOP Gravitational Physics Group, which will take place at the Institute of Physics headquarters in London on 18 January 2024. The focus of this year's meeting is the Gravitational Physics of Pulsars, with a focus on pulsar timing arrays. Our speakers will be: Introduction to pulsar timing and relativistic binaries (Golam Shaifullah - Milan) Pulsar Timing Arrays and modelling foreground noise processes (Michael Keith - Manchester) Latest results on GW searches and Astrophysical implications (Alberto Vecchio - Birmingham) For further details and registration, please see the link above. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. CosmoVerse@Krakow, Krakow, Poland --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27590 Starting: 2024-07-09 to 2024-07-11 Location: Krakow, Poland Additional Information: https://indico.oa.uj.edu.pl/event/3/ Contact: cosmoverse.cost[AT]gmail.com CosmoVerse@Krakow (9 July - 11 July 2024) is the second annual conference in a series of conferences that aim to establish a link between the different research areas in cosmology with the main focus on challenges of tensions in cosmological survey data. This conference is organized within the COST Action initiative CA21136 - Addressing observational tensions in cosmology with systematics and fundamental physics (CosmoVerse). Learn more about CosmoVerse action at https://cosmoversetensions.eu/ The first conference called CosmoVerse@Lisbon 2023 took place in Lisbon. All of the recorded talks and presentations are public at (https://cosmoversetensions.eu/event/first-cosmoverse-conference-cosmoversel…) Main topics: Observational cosmology and Systematics (cross-correlation of data, systematic effects) Data analysis (astrostatistics; data science in astronomy; Bayesian analysis; machine learning and artificial intelligence) Fundamental Physics (challenge of the cosmological hypothesis, dark energy and modified gravity, neutrino physics, dark energy, and dark matter interaction) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. CosmoVerseSchool@Corfu: From Fundamental Physics to Data Analysis in Cosmology, Corfu, Greece --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27592 Starting: 2024-05-13 to 2024-05-18 Location: Corfu, Greece Additional Information: https://cosmoversetensions.eu/event/cosmoverseschoolcorfu/ Contact: cosmoverse.cost[AT]gmail.com CosmoVerseSchool@Corfu is the first School by the CosmoVerse COST Action and will centre on the interface of data analysis and fundamental physics in cosmology. Within CosmoVerse, this will feature the intersection of intersection of Working Groups 2 (Data Analysis in Cosmology) and 3 (Fundamental Physics) (see cosmoversetensions.eu/organisation/working-groups for more information). The School will cover lectures and training in the latest cosmology simulation code, together with the integration of new fundamental physics models and their use in these implementations. Topics: Cosmological tensions Early Dark Energy Neutrino cosmology Horndeski theory Data analysis and cosmological simulations Machine learning in cosmology Funding: The School has no registration for all participants. The CosmoVerse COST Action will provide funding (travel/subsistence) to a number of students in attendance. However, if alternative funding is available, we ask that students take this into consideration. The funding consists of the reimbursement of the flight costs and a daily allowance. More details and conditions can be found on the COST Rules, pp. 82-86. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. PAFT24 - Current Problems in Theoretical Physics: Quantum Gravity and Information, Vietri sul Mare, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27599 Starting: 2024-03-24 to 2024-03-27 Location: Vietri Sul Mare, Italy Additional Information: https://agenda.infn.it/event/38965/ Contact: giulia.gubitosi[AT]unina.it The interplay between gravitational physics and quantum mechanics is one of the least understood areas of theoretical physics, which has attracted interest since the middle of the last century. Over the past decades there have been several interesting developments and promising new ideas have been proposed, which aim to achieve a deeper understanding of the distance/energy regimes in which both gravitational and quantum effects are expected to be relevant. The main objective of the conference "PAFT24 - Quantum Gravity and Information" is to bring together theoretical physicists and phenomenologists who are experts in complementary fields of classical gravity, high energy physics, quantum mechanics, and, in particular, quantum information. The conference will include not only seminars but also moments of debate to explore the various topics that will be addressed, to give space to a constructive exchange of ideas, but also to encourage new collaborations. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.9. Taking it to the extreme: Symmetries and dynamics of extremal black holes, Princeton, NJ, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27610 Starting: 2024-03-06 to 2024-03-08 Location: Princeton, USA Additional Information: https://pcts.princeton.edu/events/2024/taking-it-extreme-symmetries-and-dyn… Contact: benomio[AT]princeton.edu The existence of black holes is perhaps the most spectacular theoretical prediction of Einstein's theory of general relativity. Quite remarkably, black holes are fundamentally simple objects, as they are completely described by their mass, angular momentum, and charge. Maximally spinning (or charged) black holes are known as extremal black holes. Unlike sub-extremal black holes, extremal (and near-extremal) black holes have remained largely unexplored because of their numerous intricacies. In view of the most recent advances in understanding sub-extremal black holes, a more thorough study of extremal and near-extremal black holes now appears as a natural and promising direction for important future developments in the subject. The workshop aims at presenting two perspectives on extremal black holes, namely their symmetries and dynamics, via the combination of ideas from physics, mathematics, and numerical simulations. Invited speakers include: Marios Apetroaie (University of Muenster) Stefanos Aretakis (University of Toronto) Alessandra Buonanno (Albert Einstein Institute) Mihalis Dafermos (Princeton University/University of Cambridge) Will East (Perimeter Institute) Dejan Gajic (University of Leipzig) Gary Horowitz (University of California, Santa Barbara) Geoffrey Lovelace (California State University) Maria Rodriguez (Utah State University) This meeting is in person only. There will be no live stream, nor recordings. The schedule will include Flash Talks by participants. For those interested, please specify in the registration form. Organizers: Gabriele Benomio (Princeton University), Delilah Gates (Princeton University), Gustav Holzegel (University of Muenster and Imperial College London), Hengrui Zhu (Princeton University) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Alternative-career computing faculty position, Dartmouth, MA, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27505 Deadline: 2023-01-08 Location: Dartmouth, USA Additional Information: http://careers.umassd.edu/dartmouth/en-us/job/521528/professional-technicia… Contact: vijay.varma392[AT]gmail.com We are pleased to announce an opening for a high performance computing (HPC) facilitator position at the Center for Scientific Computing and Data Science Research (CSCDR) at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth (UMassD). The details of the opening can be found at the accompanying link. We strongly encourage candidates with GW expertise to apply to this alternative-career opportunity that is non-tenure-track but is permanent and has many of the same benefits. In particular: * The position is fully benefitted (health care, retirement etc) and unionized with tenure-like protection. * The position becomes permanent after a 3 year probationary period. * However, unlike tenure-track positions, there is no tenure process - which means teaching, university/department service, grant-writing are all optional. * You can do your own research, mentor PhD students, and apply to grants - in fact, all of these are highly encouraged and have been done by past HPC facilitators. * Salaries for these kinds of positions are typically comparable to (or in some cases higher than) those offered for tenure track faculty positions. * You can also teach for additional pay. Teaching is not mandatory, however, unlike for tenure track positions. In addition to the above, you will be part of the U2GRC collaboration between UMassD and the University of Rhode Island (URI). We have a core group of 6 GW faculty (Sarah Caudill, Rob Coyne, Scott Field, Gaurav Khanna, Michael Puerrer, Vijay Varma) between the two institutes with wide ranging GW expertise. Three of this group were added in the past two years, and we are continuing to grow: this year, we are hoping to hire two Gravity/GW experts through positions like the above. Please submit your applications via the accompanying link by Jan 8 for full consideration, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postodoctoral Felloships in Astrophysical Relativity, Bangalore, India ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/12/05/postdoctoral-fellowships-in-… Deadline: 2023-12-31 Location: Bangalore, India Additional Information: https://www.icts.res.in/academic/postdoctoral-fellowships Contact: ajith[AT]icts.res.in The International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS), TIFR, Bangalore, India invites applications for Postdoctoral Fellowships. ICTS provides a stimulating intellectual atmosphere and state-of-the-art facilities for academic research. In addition to the vibrant in-house research program, ICTS holds several visitor-oriented programs in its state-of-the-art campus in Bangalore. Initial postdoctoral appointments will be for two years, which will be renewable for the third year in exceptional cases after a review. Postdoctoral fellows are eligible for ICTS accommodation or a house rent allowance, medical benefits, and travel support for participation in important international meetings. Fellows will also have opportunities to participate in the teaching of graduate courses at ICTS. ELIGIBILITY Applications are invited from highly motivated young scientists with a proven track record. Candidates must have a PhD degree in physics, astronomy, or related fields. Individuals who have submitted their doctoral thesis can also apply but will be required to have their degrees before joining the position. HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates should apply online with their curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a research proposal (not more than two pages), and a list of referees. The nominal deadline is 31 December 2023, but applications will be considered until the positions are filled. The nominal starting date of 1 Aug 2024 is negotiable. ASTROPHYSICS and RELATIVITY AT ICTS The ICTS Astrophysics and Relativity group includes faculty members Parameswaran Ajith, Pallavi Bhat and Prayush Kumar, visiting faculty members Bala R Iyer, Rajaram Nityananda and Tejaswi Venumadhav Nerella as well as several postdocs and graduate students. Rana Adhikari, Sumanta Chakraborty, Poonam Chandra, Shasvath Kapadia and B.S. Sathyaprakash are associate faculty. The group's research interests include analytical and numerical relativity including waveform modelling, tests of general relativity, gravitational lensing, astrophysical fluid dynamics, plasma astrophysics, cosmology, gravitational-wave data analysis, machine learning applications, etc. The group is an active member of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and the LIGO-India Scientific Collaboration. The group hosts a 2500-core LIGO Tier-3 grid computing cluster and has access to high-performance compute clusters at ICTS. The group organizes several ICTS programs every year, including the annual ICTS summer schools on gravitational-wave astronomy. ABOUT ICTS Founded in 2007, ICTS is a new initiative in Indian science. It is conceived to contribute to the growth of excellence in the basic sciences through its programs, interactions and cross-fertilization between disciplines. ICTS provides a platform and infrastructure to organise various activities in theoretical natural sciences and mathematics. ICTS has an active in-house research program. Current research spans the following broad areas: Complex systems: Nonlinear dynamics and Data assimilation, Statistical physics, Fluid dynamics and turbulence, Condensed matter physics, Physical biology; Space-time physics: String theory and Quantum field theory, Astrophysical relativity; Mathematics: Differential geometry, Mathematical physics, Dynamical systems, Data assimilation, Monsoon dynamics, Analysis of partial differential equations and applications. Other areas under active consideration are cosmology, multiscale and complex systems including interfaces with theoretical biology, computer science and computational sciences with a strong interface to other research areas at ICTS. ICTS hosts a variety of visitors and associates-driven programs throughout the year, a highly competitive graduate school as well as an active postdoctoral program that forms an integral part of the in-house research. Located in Bangalore, the garden city of India, with a pleasant and moderate climate, ICTS maintains close ties with the world-class academic ambience of the city. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Postdoc in Dark Universe and Gravity, Nottingham, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27522 Deadline: 2024-01-12 Location: Nottingham, UK Additional Information: https://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?id=47534&forced=2 Contact: Ed.Copeland[AT]nottingham.ac.uk We are happy to announce that we are inviting applications for an STFC funded Postdoctoral position in the following area: the Dark Universe and Gravity, including dark matter (in particular primordial black holes, axion like particles and light scalar fields), dark energy and modified gravity (with particular emphasis on the cosmological constant problem, clockwork gravity and string cosmology). The position is available from October 2024 on a fixed-term contract until 30th September 2026. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours); however, applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 29 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part time and the number of preferred hours. Job share arrangements may be considered. If successful, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse set of researchers in the Particle Cosmology and Astronomy groups in the School of Physics and Astronomy, and with the closely connected Gravity group in the School of Mathematical Sciences. You will also be a member of the Nottingham Centre of Gravity. You will need to have, or be close to completion of, a PhD in physics or mathematics related to the subject and have a track record of academic publications in a related area to the research proposal at an appropriate level for the career stage. Applicants should submit a CV, publications list (if not included in the CV) and research proposal (up to 4 pages). As part of our commitment to improving equality, diversity and inclusion within the school, shortlisted candidates will be given the opportunity to talk to a member of staff representing women, racially minoritised staff, LGBTQIA+ or disabilities communities. This will be separate to the assessment process and will play no role in the decision to appoint. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof. Edmund Copeland, email: Ed.Copeland[AT]nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. To apply, and for more information, please follow this link: https://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?id=47534&forced=2 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. PhD positions in theory, Prague, Czech Republic ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27526 Deadline: 2024-01-15 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Additional Information: http://physicsphd.cz/f1 Contact: phd-f1[AT]mff.cuni.cz We are offering multiple 4-year PhD positions in Prague, Czech Republic, in the fields of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Astroparticle Physics, Cosmology, Gravity, Mathematical Physics, String Theory, and Atomic and Molecular Physics. The areas of research include primarily theory. We now accept applications with deadline on January 15 2024 for positions beginning in the Fall semester of 2024. PhD thesis research will be conducted at one of the participating institutions in Prague: Charles University (Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astronomical Institute) and Czech Academy of Sciences (Institute of Physics, Astronomical Institute, Institute of Mathematics, and Nuclear Physics Institute). The PhD degrees are awarded by Charles University. The positions are funded by a combination of government stipend, individual grants (both national and EU), and institutional fellowships. The positions are open to candidates of any nationality. Our PhD program is international with majority of students coming from abroad. Benefits depend on the type of the working contract, but all PhD students receive subsidized meals, possibility of staying in student dormitories, and free "Czech as foreign language" classes. Prague remains cheaper than other comparable European cities while offering similar level of comforts and entertainments. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Postdoc positions and visiting Fellowships in History and Philosophy of Physics, Bonn, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27536 Deadline: 2024-01-07 Location: Bonn, Germany Additional Information: https://www.history-and-philosophy-of-physics.com/jobs.html Contact: hilgerts[AT]uni-bonn.de The University of Bonn is an international research university offering a broad range of subjects. With a 200-year history, some 35,000 students, more than 6,000 employees, and an outstanding reputation in Germany and abroad, the University of Bonn is one of the leading universities in Germany and has been awarded the status of a University of Excellence. The Lichtenberg Group for History and Philosophy of Physics at the Institute of Philosophy is seeking two postdoctoral fellows and up to five visiting fellows in History and Philosophy of Physics. The first postdoc position, which is part of the ERC "The Centre of Gravity" Project, is for three years and the second postdoc position, which is partially funded by the Volkswagen Foundation and partially by the Chair of Natural Philosophy and Philosophy of Science, is for three years with a possible extension for another three years. The visiting fellowships are for either one semester or the whole academic year. You would be joining a vibrant group for History and Philosophy of Physics in a beautiful city in the center of Europe. The details of all three types of positions can be found at https://www.history-and-philosophy-of-physics.com/jobs.html If you are interested in applying for one, two, or all three of these positions, then please send your complete application by email to gravity[AT]uni-bonn.de by January 7, 2024. Before sending your application, please combine and convert all of your documents into one PDF file. A complete application will consist of a.) a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample of no more than 10.000 words; and b.) three letters of reference, which must be sent by the letter writers or the placement service directly to the above email address. If you wish to apply for one of the postdoctoral positions or both, then please refer to the respective reference numbers that can be found on the web page of the Lichtenberg Group (see the above link). If you would like to be considered for one of the Heinrich Hertz visiting fellowships, then please note this in your cover letter; one file can serve for the application for all three positions. Please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Sascha Hilgert (phone +49 228 733967; hilgerts[AT]uni-bonn.de) if you need any more information. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. PhD position in Gravitational Waves, Dark Matter, and Quantum Field Theory, London, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27539 Deadline: 2024-01-31 Location: London, UK Additional Information: https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/search-for-dark-matter-with-gravitati… Contact: hong.qi[AT]ligo.org We are offering several PhD positions at the School of Mathematical Sciences in Queen Mary University of London, in the fields of Gravitational Wave Data Analysis and Astrophysics, Gravitational Wave Signal Modelling, Dark Matter and Astroparticle Physics, Numerical and Mathematical Relativity, and Quantum Field Theory. Applications are now accepted with deadline on January 31, 2024 for positions to start in the Fall semester of 2024. The positions are funded by multiple grant sources. Depending on the specific grant scheme, the position is open to candidates of any nationality or with nationality requirements. Details of the projects can be viewed through the following links; questions and expressions of interest should be sent to the corresponding project supervisors; and application processes are detailed in each position description: Dark matter direct search using gravitational wave detectors https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/search-for-dark-matter-with-gravitati… Numerical relativity for fundamental physics https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/numerical-relativity-for-fundamental-… Gravitational waves in higher derivative theories of gravity https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/gravitational-waves-in-higher-derivat… De Sitter matrix models and field theory https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/de-sitter-matrix-models-and-field-the… Gravitational wave science with the LISA and LIGO https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/gravitational-wave-science-with-the-l… +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. Postdoctoral Fellow in Cosmology, Christchurch, New Zealand ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27543 Deadline: 2024-01-16 Location: Christchurch, NZ Additional Information: https://jobs.canterbury.ac.nz/jobdetails/ajid/9rXW8/Post-Doctoral-Fellow-in… Contact: david.wiltshire[AT]canterbury.ac.nz We welcome applications for a 3-year postdoctoral fellowship in the UC Gravity and Cosmology Group. The project is titled: Changing the face of the Universe - Cosmological simulations from first principles in general relativity. It is funded by a Marsden grant administered by the Royal Society Te Apārangi (RSNZ). The project will explore foundational theoretical concepts at the interface of mathematical relativity, numerical relativity, quantum cosmology and observational cosmology. This interface will be used to critically and rigorously test hypotheses underlying an emerging paradigm shift. Will cosmological models with backreaction of inhomogenities resolve the observed tensions and anomalies now being uncovered in the new data-driven era of multimessenger astronomy? Asking these questions in a framework more general than the standard cosmology, this project aims to add key ingredients to help define fundamental physics in the 21st century and beyond. You will need to have a PhD in mathematical / theoretical physics and have already begun to establish your research in theoretical cosmology, as demonstrated by recent, high-quality publications in international journals. We seek a candidate with deep analytic skills in general relativity, from first-principles theoretical versatility, and an appetite for understanding the results of large numerical relativity simulations in computational cosmology. The UC Gravity and Cosmology group resides in both the Schools of Physical and Chemical Sciences | Te Kura Matu and Mathematics and Statistics | Te Kura Pangarau, a thriving community with a legacy spanning 150 years of academic excellence. Our own faculty - Prof. David Wiltshire, Dr Chris Stevens, Emeritus Professor Roy Kerr - interact with UC colleagues in astronomy, particle astrophysics, space physics, geometry, dynamical systems, statistics and data science. We are also members of the New Zealand Astrostatistics and General Relativity Working Group. We have access to a brand new dedicated High-Performance Computing (HPC) cluster, which has been optimized for very large numerical relativity simulations using the Einstein Toolkit. In addition, the New Zealand e-Science Infrastructure (NeSI) can be used for larger simulations, as well as HPC facilities of our collaborators overseas. Dr Hayley Macpherson (Chicago), Prof. Thomas Buchert (ENS, Lyon) and Prof. Krzysztof Bolejko (Tasmania) are project collaborators. At the University of Canterbury we are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world. CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, 16th January 2024 (23:59 NZDT = 10:59 GMT). Please note, applications may be reviewed as they are received. APPLICATIONS: must be submitted on our careers website using the APPLY button and should include: * a cover letter which includes a research statement of 1-3 pages outlining your background, suitability for the position, noting your expertise and your plans for adapting your skills to the project; * a CV, including any publications; * contact details, including email addresses of three referees. We will contact referees of those candidates who best fit the project. Please do not include letters of reference with your application. INFORMAL ENQUIRIES may be addressed to Prof. David Wiltshire, email david.wiltshire [AT] canterbury.ac.nz. Please subject the email 'Postdoctoral fellow in theoretical cosmology'. Please note applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. To apply, and for more information, please follow this link: https://jobs.canterbury.ac.nz/jobdetails/ajid/9rXW8/Post-Doctoral-Fellow-in… +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Computational Astrophysics Postdoctoral Researcher, Los Alamos, NM, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27547 Deadline: 2024-01-15 Location: Los Alamos, NM, USA Additional Information: https://lanl.jobs/search/jobdetails/computational-astrophysics-postdoctoral… Contact: CTA_recruitment[AT]lanl.gov The Center for Theoretical Astrophysics (CTA) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking exceptional candidates for multiple postdoctoral positions in computational astrophysics. With a diverse group of over 50 staff, students, and postdocs from across LANL organizations, the CTA encourages cross-disciplinary collaboration across a wide variety of astrophysical topics, and provides a broad expertise and a strongly supportive community. What You Will Do Postdocs in the CTA apply semi-analytical models, high performance multi-physics simulations, data analysis, and machine learning to solve critical problems across a wide variety of astrophysical topics. These include supernovae and kilonovae explosion mechanisms and transients, stellar evolution, gamma-ray bursts, accretion, stellar evolution, planetary physics, and cosmology. CTA works with LANL and external collaborators to tie these simulations with ground and satellite-based missions including HAWC, NuSTAR, LIGO, LISA, JWST, EHT, and ZTF. Together the CTA strives to apply the computational innovations from astrophysics to other laboratory programs including The Advanced Simulation and Computing Program, Office of Experimental Sciences, and Global Security. What You Need Minimum Job Requirements: Education: Completion of a PhD in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field within the last five years or expected completion within the current academic year. Desired Qualifications: - Knowledge and experience in developing, applying, or analyzing numerical simulations to advance the understanding of astrophysics. - Expertise in one or more of the following areas: hydrodynamics, radiation transport, reaction networks, numerical relativity, atomic/molecular physics, nuclear physics, plasma physics, data analysis, or machine learning. - Experience with compiled or interpreted programming languages, for example: C, C++, Fortran, Julia, and/or Python. Inquiries should be sent to CTA_recruitment(a)lanl.gov. When applying on-line, please include the following files with your application: a CV (please include month/year of PhD); three letters of reference (may be submitted online by applicant or emailed by letter writer to CTA_apply(a)lanl.gov) and a detailed cover letter describing the candidate's interest in working with the CTA, mentor(s) the candidate is interested in collaborating with, and how they satisfy the requirements for the position. Fellowship Opportunities: Candidates may be considered for a Director's Fellowship, CNLS Fellowship, Chick Keller Fellowship, or Nicholas C. Metropolis Fellowship. Postdoctoral positions are for 2 years, with a potential for a renewal for a third year. For full consideration for the Metropolis Fellowship please apply by December 17, 2023. For all other positions apply by January 15, 2023 for full consideration. Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Astrophysics with an emphasis on Core-Collapse, Stockholm, Sweden ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/12/21/postdoctoral-fellow-in-compu… Deadline: 2024-01-12 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Additional Information: https://www.su.se/english/about-the-university/work-at-su/available-jobs?rm… Contact: evan.oconnor[AT]astro.su.se The Department of Astronomy at Stockholm University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in core-collapse supernova theory. The successful applicant will join Dr. Evan O'Connor's group and the research performed within the computational astrophysics group at our department. The position will be associated with the project Black Holes from Core-Collapse Supernovae. This project aims at the development and execution of state-of-the-art (and next generation) computational tools for simulating core-collapse supernovae, with a particular focus on black hole formation and the multi-messenger signals produced from these extreme environments. Experience in numerical techniques including relativity, hydrodynamics, and radiation transport are considered strong assets to carry out the project. The position also offers the possibility to interact with other research groups at the department, both theoretical and observational, as well as within the Oskar Klein Centre. Postdoctoral positions are appointed primarily for purposes of research. Applicants are expected to hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country. The degree should have been completed no more than three years before the deadline for applications. An older degree may be acceptable under special circumstances, which may involve sick leave, parental leave, clinical attachment, elected positions in trade unions, or similar. For full details, please see the associated application link. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. PhD position in Theoretical Astrophysics, Potsdam, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27584 Deadline: 2024-01-31 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://www.aei.mpg.de/1107608/phd-position-in-the-theoretical-astrophysics… Contact: tim.dietrich[AT]uni-potsdam.de The Theoretical Astrophysics group at the University of Potsdam is opening a PhD position. The group works on a variety of research fields, among others, numerical-relativity simulations, gravitational-wave modeling, the modeling of electromagnetic signatures connected to binary neutron star and black hole-neutron star mergers, as well as multi-messenger astrophysics and its connection to nuclear physics. We are interested in hiring a creative, proactive, and motivated candidate who would like to work in any of the listed fields. The group has strong ties to the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute, AEI), and it is expected that the successful candidate will join the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) "Gravity at the Extreme: From Theory to Observation". The successful candidate will also be involved in teaching courses at the University of Potsdam, most likely as part of the M.Sc. Astrophysics program. Applicants are required to have a Master's degree (or an equivalent degree) in a topic relevant to the PhD position, e.g., Physics, Mathematics, or Astronomy/Astrophysics, by the start of the PhD program. The duration of the PhD position is fixed for a total of three years. However, an extension could be made depending on the funding situation. For the application, please follow the given link. You will be asked to upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, university transcripts, a statement of research interests (no more than three pages), a list of publications (if applicable), and your Master's thesis (if applicable). The statement of research interests should describe the student's past research experience, future research interests, and how they relate to the advertised PhD position. Applicants also need to indicate the names of three referees for recommendation letters (applications with fewer reference letters will also be accepted). Referees will be notified by email on how to upload the letters. The science and University campus in Potsdam Golm offers a stimulating research environment and hosts, among others, the Faculty of Science of the University of Potsdam, as well as three Max-Planck Institutes and two Fraunhofer Institutes. Potsdam is home to over 40 research institutes and is located just 30 minutes from the city center of Berlin. The University of Potsdam is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. The deadline for full consideration is January 31st, 2024. Applications will continue to be considered until the position is filled. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. Postdoctoral Position in Quantum Gravity, Copenhagen, Denmark ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27601 Deadline: 2024-01-20 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/26923 Contact: nbia[AT]nbi.ku.dk Job Description The Theoretical High Energy Group at the Niels Bohr Institute in Copenhagen and the Niels Bohr International Academy invite expressions of interest for a three-year postdoctoral position, starting in the Fall of 2024. The position will be in the quantum gravity group led by Alessia Platania. Interests of the group include infrared constraints on quantum gravity theories (particularly asymptotically safe gravity and string theory) and quantum gravity phenomenology. We are looking for an outstanding and highly-motivated postdoc with research expertise in one or more of the following areas: quantum gravity, string theory, renormalization group, effective field theory, black-hole physics. Material to be uploaded Interested individuals are expected to hold (or to be close to obtain) a PhD degree in Theoretical Physics or closely related areas. All required material (cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, and at least three recommendation letters) should be submitted by January 20th, 2024, via AcademicJobsOnline. Institute and Benefits The Niels Bohr International Academy and the Niels Bohr Institute High-Energy group are primary centers for fundamental research. Postdoctoral fellows can guide more junior fellows, teach courses at various levels, participate in outreach activities, and organize international meetings. We have an extensive program of visiting scholars throughout the year and sponsors conferences and workshops on various topics. Fellows receive a competitive salary (including pension) and funds for travel and computing. Danish employees have generous parental leave, state-subsidized childcare, vacation, and medical care. A favorable tax scheme generally applies to international researchers. The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes all qualified candidates regardless of background. Applications from people belonging to minority groups are especially welcome. For any inquiries, kindly send an email to nbia[AT]nbi.ku.dk with email subject "Inquiry about QG_PDRF 2024". +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. 2024 Awards for Essays on Gravitation ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/12/03/2024-awards-for-essays-on-gr… Additional Information: http://www.gravityresearchfoundation.org/ In 2024, for our seventy-fifth competition, the trustees of the Gravity Research Foundation are offering five awards for short essays for stimulating thought and encouraging work on the phenomenon of gravitation. The stipulations follow: (1) We will make these Awards on May 15, 2024, for the best and most well-written essays about gravitation, its theory, applications, or effects. Essays must be 10 pages or fewer using double-spacing, single column, 12-point font and 1-inch margins including a small number of diagrams, tables, and equations. Title and reference pages are additional and not included in the page count. The subject matter may or may not be original research. The essay competition is not intended to replace a research journal where the detailed results of original research are submitted. Essays should not give lengthy detailed mathematical calculations nor detailed descriptions of an experimental setup. Essay ideas should be self- contained and understandable - not dependent on reading other documents. (2) The First Award will be $4000.00 The Second Award will be $700.00 The Third Award will be $600.00 The Fourth Award will be $500.00 The Fifth Award will be $400.00 (3) Essay must be typed in English and e-mailed in a single PDF file by March 31, 2024. One essay only will be accepted from each author. Notify us within 24 hours if you do not receive an e-mail confirmation of your submission. (4) Title page should include all the following: essay title, authors' names (specify corresponding author), e-mail and mailing addresses, submission date, an abstract of 125 words or fewer, and the statement: "Essay written for the Gravity Research Foundation 2024 Awards for Essays on Gravitation." Pages should be numbered. (5) The decision of the judges will be final. No reviews or comments will be provided. (6) Contestants can find the awards announcement posted on our website: gravityresearchfoundation.org around May 15, 2024. (7) The five award-winning essays will be published in a special issue of the International Journal of Modern Physics D (IJMPD). Authors of essays designated Honorable Mention will be invited to submit their essays to the IJMPD where these may undergo additional refereeing at editorial discretion for possible publication. Authors of all other essays are free and encouraged to publish their essays after May 15th. Submission e-mail address: George M. Rideout, Jr., President, grideoutjr[AT]aol.com Recent First Award Winners: 2023 - Maciej Dunajski, University of Cambridge, UK 2022 - Cenalo Vaz, University of Cincinnati, OH 2021 - Samir D. Mathur, The Ohio State University, OH 2020 - Maulik Parikh and George Zahariade, Arizona State University, AZ and Frank Wilczek, Arizona State University, AZ, Stockholm University, Sweden, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China 2019 - Alessio Belenchia, Queen's University, England; Robert M. Wald, Enrico Fermi Institute, IL; Flaminia Giacomini, Esteban Castro-Ruiz, Caslav Brukner and Markus Aspelmeyer, Institute for Quantum Optics and Quantum Information, Austria 2018 - Jessica Santiago and Matt Visser, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand 2017 - Ivan Agullo, Louisiana State University, LA; Adrian del Rio and Jose Navarro-Salas, Centro Mixto Universidad de Valencia-CSIC, Spain 2016 - Stephen L. Adler, Institute for Advanced Study, NJ 2015 - Gerard 't Hooft, Utrecht University and Spinoza Institute, the Netherlands 2014 - Lawrence M. Krauss, Arizona State University, AZ and Frank Wilczek, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA 2013 - Baocheng Zhang, Qing-yu Cai and Ming-sheng Zhan, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China and Li You, Tsinghua University, China 2012 - Claus Kiefer and Manuel Kraeer, University of Cologne, Germany 2011 - Ivan Agullo, Pennsylvania State University, PA and Leonard Parker, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, WI 2010 - Mark Van Raamsdonk, University of British Columbia, BC 2009 - Alexander Burinskii, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia 2008 - T. Padmanabhan, Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics, India ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. The Twenty-Seventh Release of the Einstein Toolkit ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27554 Additional Information: https://einsteintoolkit.org/about/releases/ET_2023_11_announcement.html We are pleased to announce the twenty-seventh release (code name "Lise Meitner") of the Einstein Toolkit, an open-source, community-developed software infrastructure for relativistic astrophysics. The major changes in this release include: Several new arrangements and thorns have been added: * CarpetX arrangement for the new AMReX-based mesh driver and supporting thorns * GRHayLib for access to the General Relativistic Hydrodynamics Library (GRHayL) * GRHayLID for simple GR(M)HD initial data using GRHayLib (e.g. Balsara tests, isotropic gas) * GRHayLHD for GRHD evolution using GRHayL (equivalent to IllinoisGRMHD with no magnetic fields) * GRHayLIDX for CarpetX version of GRHayLID; this thorn currently runs on the host, not the gpu * GRHayLHDX for CarpetX version of GRHayLHD; this thorn currently runs on the host, not the gpu * DNSdata for importing SGRID initial data New capabilities for existing codes: * Seed_Magnetic_Fields has been updated to support both TOV and BNS magnetic fields; explicit IllinoisGRMHD scheduling dependency removed to support broader usage; some parameter options are deprecated and will be removed in the next release Deprecated functionality * Seed_Magnetic_Fields: to support the changes, parameter options were renamed; the old options are deprecated and will be removed in the next release * Seed_Magnetic_Fields_BNS is slated to be removed in the next release, as its features have been merged into Seed_Magnetic_Fields In addition, bug fixes accumulated since the previous release in May 2023 have been included. The Einstein Toolkit is a collection of software components and tools for simulating and analyzing general relativistic astrophysical systems that builds on numerous software efforts in the numerical relativity community, including code to compute initial data parameters, the spacetime evolution codes Baikal, lean_public, and McLachlan, analysis codes to compute horizon characteristics and gravitational waves, the Carpet AMR infrastructure, and the relativistic (magneto)hydrodynamics codes GRHayLHD, GRHayLHDX, GRHydro, and IllinoisGRMHD. Data analysis and post-processing is handled by the kuibit library. The Einstein Toolkit also contains a 1D self-force code. For parts of the toolkit, the Cactus Framework is used as the underlying computational infrastructure, providing large-scale parallelization, general computational components, and a model for collaborative, portable code development. The Einstein Toolkit uses a distributed software model, and its different modules are developed, distributed, and supported either by the core team of Einstein Toolkit Maintainers or by individual groups. Where modules are provided by external groups, the Einstein Toolkit Maintainers provide quality control for modules for inclusion in the toolkit and help coordinate support. The Einstein Toolkit Maintainers currently involve staff and faculty from five different institutions and host weekly meetings that are open for anyone to join. Guiding principles for the design and implementation of the toolkit include: open, community-driven software development; well thought-out and stable interfaces; separation of physics software from computational science infrastructure; provision of complete working production code; training and education for a new generation of researchers. For more information about using or contributing to the Einstein Toolkit, or to join the Einstein Toolkit Consortium, please visit our web pages, or contact the users mailing list users[AT]einsteintoolkit.org. The Einstein Toolkit is primarily supported by NSF 2004157/2004044/2004311/2004879/2003893/2114582/2227105 (Enabling fundamental research in the era of multi-messenger astrophysics). The "Lise Meitner" Release Team on behalf of the Einstein Toolkit Consortium (2023-12-14) Samuel Cupp, Steven R. Brandt, Gabriele Bozzola, Peter Diener, Zachariah Etienne, Deborah Ferguson, Roland Haas, Liwei Ji, Hyun Park ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. Death of James W. (Jimmy) York ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/12/21/death-of-james-w-jimmy-york/ Additional Information: https://www.aps.org/programs/honors/prizes/prizerecipient.cfm?first_nm=Jame… I am sad to announce the death of James W. York (Jimmy) on Dec 17th 2023,. He was 84 years old. Jimmy was famous for his classical work on the formulation of the initial values problem in general relativity. This work was essential for enabling numerical solutions of Einstein equations. Among his other contributions is the formulation of a quasi-local energy and the concept of the boundary quasi-local stress-energy-momentum tensor, which is known as the Brown-York tensor. James W. York joined the faculty of Princeton University after graduating from North Carolina State University. In 1973, he joined the University of North Carolina faculty at Chapel Hill, where he spent most of his career. After retiring from North Carolina, he joined Cornell University and then North Carolina State University. More on his work and achievements can be read in the dedication to his 2003 Danne Heineman Prize for Mathematical Physics https://www.aps.org/programs/honors/prizes/prizerecipient.cfm?first_nm=Jame… Tsvi Piran ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. Loops '24, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA (2nd announcement) ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/12/23/loops-24-fort-lauderdale-fl-… Additional Information: https://indico.cern.ch/e/loops24 Registration for Loops '24 is now open. Submission of abstracts for the parallel session talks is part of the registration process if desired. The early registration deadline is April 1st, 2024. Abstract submissions will be fully considered until March 1st, 2024. Loops '24 is the most recent in a long tradition of biennial meetings focused on loop quantum gravity and background independent approaches to quantum gravity. The conference will be held from Monday, May 6 through Friday, May 10, 2024, at the campus of Florida Atlantic University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (USA). Plenary sessions will be held in the auditorium of the Broward County Main Library one block away from the campus. Confirmed invited plenary speakers include: Seth Asante (Friedrich-Schiller-Universitaet Jena) Abhay Ashtekar (Penn State) Pietro Dona (CPT Marseille) Marc Geiller (ENS Lyon) Florian Girelli (U. Waterloo) Viqar Hussain (U. New Brunswick) Boafei Li (Zhejiang U. of Tech.) Hongguang Liu (Friedrich-Alexander-U. Erlangen-Nuernberg) Qiaoyin Pan (Florida Atlantic U.) Andreas Pithis (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet Muenchen) Wojciech Kaminksi (U. Warszawski) Dongxue Qu (Perimeter Institute) Suvrat Raju (Tata Institute of Fundamental Research) Parampreet Singh (LSU) Thomas Thiemann (Friedrich-Alexander-U. Erlangen-Nuernberg) Wolfgang Wieland (Friedrich-Alexander-U. Erlangen-Nuernberg) Edward Wilson-Ewing (U. New Brunswick) Cong Zhang (Friedrich-Alexander-U. Erlangen-Nuernberg) In addition, a public lecture will be given on the Boca Raton Campus on Wednesday evening by Carlo Rovelli (CPT Marseille, U. Western Ontario, Perimeter Institute). The conference will highlight recent developments in canonical loop quantum gravity, covariant loop quantum gravity (spin foams), and other approaches to quantum gravity, as well as applications to symmetry-reduced models, quantum cosmology, black holes in quantum gravity, and other topics. Foundational, mathematical, numerical and phenomenological aspects will be covered. The conference is preceded by the Loop Quantum Gravity Summer School 2024 (Blaumann School for Quantum Gravity), also held at the Broward County Main Library auditorium. A welcome reception will be held on Sunday, May 5th, and the conference banquet will be held on Thursday, May 9th, 2024. Additional details are available on the conference website (see the external link). ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Generation, evolution, and observations of cosmological magnetic fields, Lausanne, Switzerland 1.2. XVI Black Holes Workshop, Porto, Portugal 1.3. Latin American Conference on Astrophysics and Relativity, Bogota, Colombia 1.4. The Nature of Time: and open question between Physics and Philosophy, Rome, Italy 1.5. 10th Gulf Coast Gravity Meeting, Austin, TX, USA 1.6. New Frontiers in Strong Gravity III, Benasque, Spain 1.7. GGI School "Theoretical Aspects of Astroparticle Physics, Cosmology and Gravitation", Florence, Italy 2. Jobs 2.1. Postdoctoral positions in gravitational-wave data analysis and science, University Park, PA, USA 2.2. PhD position on Computational Relativistic Astrophysics, Palma, Spain 2.3. Postdoctoral position in gravitational wave probes of dark matter, Amsterdam, The Netherlands 2.4. PhD position in gravitational wave probes of dark matter, Amsterdam, The Netherlands 2.5. Postdoc position in gravitational wave and multi-messenger astrophysics with the LISA mission, Amsterdam, The Netherlands 2.6. Internship (pre-MSc) at the European Space Agency, Noordwijk, The Netherlands 2.7. Postdoctoral positions in classical and quantum gravity, Chennai, India 2.8. Faculty Position in Theoretical Gravitational Physics, Chapel Hill, NC, USA 2.9. Postdoctoral position, Milwaukee, WI, USA 2.10. Nuclear Astrophysics Postdoctoral Researcher, Los Alamos, NM, USA 2.11. Postdoctoral position in Relativistic and Nuclear Astrophysics, Trento, Italy 2.12. Postdoctoral position in data analysis for LISA and ET, Utrecht, The Netherlands 2.13. Alternative-career permanent AI / computing facilitator position, Kingston, RI, USA 2.14. Scientific software developer in computational astrophysics, Palma, Spain 2.15. Postdoctoral Researcher in Observational Astronomy with JWST, Lawrence, KS, USA 2.16. Postdoctoral position in gravitational wave data analysis, Utrecht, The Netherlands 2.17. Postdoctoral Positions in Gravitational Astronomy, Barcelona, Spain 3. News 3.1. GWECS Job Fair (online) 3.2. New Book "Modified and Quantum Gravity From Theory to Experimental Searches on All Scales" ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Generation, evolution, and observations of cosmological magnetic fields, Lausanne, Switzerland --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27419 Starting: 2024-04-29 to 2024-06-07 Location: Lausanne, Switzerland Additional Information: https://indico.cern.ch/e/cosmoMF Contact: alberto.roperpol[AT]unige.ch We are happy to announce the Bernoulli program on primordial magnetic fields. The program is divided in three meetings of two weeks each covering different aspects of cosmological magnetic fields. Dates: April 29 to June 7, 2024 Location: Bernoulli Center, EPFL, Lausanne The topic meetings are: - Primordial magnetogenesis: inflationary, axion-magnetogenesis, magnetic field production from phase transitions, and chiral anomalies (April 29-May 10) - Evolution of primordial magnetic fields: before, during, and after recombination (May 13-24) - Multi-messenger observations and observational constraints (May 27-June 9) In addition, a minicourse on "Numerical simulations of magnetohydrodynamics in the early Universe" will be offered in the fourth week of the program (May 20-24). The deadline to register and submit an abstract is January 14, 2024. Financial support might be available upon request, especially for young researchers. Invited speakers (*=tbc): Peter Adshead, Rafael Alves Batista, Axel Brandenburg, Jens Chluba, Klaus Dolag, Valerie Domcke, Ruth Durrer, Francesc Ferrer, Daniel Figueroa*, Fabio Finelli, Tomohiro Fujita, Juan Garcia-Bellido*, Massimo Giovannini*, Gianluca Gregori*, Karsten Jedamzik, Michael Kachelriess, Tina Kahniashvili, Kohei Kamada, Kerstin Kunze, Alexander Kusenko, Andrew J. Long, Francesco Miniati*, Kyohei Mukaida, Daniela Paoletti, Gabriella Piccinelli, Levon Pogosian, Bharat Ratra, Igor Rogachevskii, Jose A. Rubino Martin*, Paul M. Saffin, Andrey Saveliev, Alexander Schekochihin, Dmitri Semikoz*, Evangelos Sfakianakis, Mikhail Shaposhnikov, Gunter Sigl, Romain Teyssier, Pranjal Trivedi, Valentina Vacca, Tanmay Vachaspati, Franco Vazza. Scientific organizing committee: Alexey Boyarsky, Chiara Caprini, Michaela Hirschmann, Teresa Montaruli, Andrii Neronov, Yves Revaz, Alberto Roper Pol, Jennifer Schober. We are looking forward to seeing you in Lausanne! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. XVI Black Holes Workshop, Porto, Portugal --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/11/10/xvi-black-holes-workshop-por… Starting: 2023-12-19 to 2023-12-20 Location: Porto, Portugal Additional Information: https://blackholes2023.sciencesconf.org/ Contact: blackholes2023[AT]sciencesconf.org From astrophysics to high-energy physics, information theory to quantum gravity, black holes have acquired an ever-increasing role in fundamental physics. They are now part of the terminology of many important observational, theoretical and mathematical physics branches. The Black Holes Workshops gather researchers working on physical and mathematical problems of black holes, both in their classical and quantum aspects, as well as their connections to general relativity and gravitation, string theory, cosmology, and astrophysics, and stimulate the interaction between all these issues. The sixteenth edition of the Black Holes Workshop celebrates landmark contributions in the history of black holes: namely the 60 years of the Kerr metric and the 50 years of the laws of black hole mechanics by Bardeen, Carter and Hawking. The workshop will take place at FEUP. Researchers on black holes in all their aspects are invited to participate. Registration for the event will start on September 19th and end on December 3rd. The deadline to submit abstracts is November 15th. There will be a limited number of accepted contributions that will be selected taking into account their scientific merit. Submissions of abstracts after the deadline will not be allowed. Please follow the registration instructions. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Latin American Conference on Astrophysics and Relativity, Bogota, Colombia --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27442 Starting: 2024-06-24 to 2024-06-27 Location: Bogota, Colombia Additional Information: https://lacar.webflow.io/ Contact: cardenas-avendano[AT]princeton.edu The Latin American Conference on Astrophysics and Relativity (LACAR) aspires to be an ongoing series that fosters a dynamic nexus among researchers specializing in the theoretical dimensions of general relativity and those engaged in the modeling and observational study of astrophysical systems. This conference aims to rejuvenate and strengthen ties within the Latin American scientific community of physicists and astrophysicists while simultaneously extending its outreach to the global academic sphere. LACAR is set to offer many stimulating scientific sessions designed to expand our collective comprehension of General Relativity and Astrophysics. It will comprehensively explore the latest advancements and subjects in these fields. The conference will feature keynote sessions complemented by oral and poster presentations, promising a rich intellectual exchange and advancement environment. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. The Nature of Time: and open question between Physics and Philosophy, Rome, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/11/18/the-nature-of-time-and-open-… Starting: 2023-12-12 to 2023-12-12 Location: Rome, Italy Additional Information: https://agenda.infn.it/event/38451/ Contact: ilia.musco[AT]roma1.infn.it Tuesday 12 Dec 2023, 15:00 - 19:00 Europe/Rome Aula Fermi (Centro Ricerche Enrico Fermi) Piazza del Viminale, 1 - 00184 Roma The Enrico Fermi Study and Research Center (CREF) will host a workshop exploring concepts and theories about the nature of time in Physics and Philosophy. The passage of time is one of the most straightforward aspects of human perception. Yet, its profound nature has been investigated and questioned by philosophers and scientists throughout the history of human thought. From the absolute concept of time proposed by Isaac Newton to the relativistic one formulated by Albert Einstein and the more recent attempts of quantum gravity to reach a unified theory between the theory of general relativity and quantum mechanics, modern physics has not yet found a definitive way to explain which is the true nature of time. With the help of experts in theoretical physics and philosophy, we will open a debate about one of the most fascinating and difficult questions in the human quest for the meaning of reality. PROGRAMME Moderator: Roberto Capuzzo Dolcetta (Sapienza University of Rome, IT) 15.00 Registration and Welcome 15.30 Mach Principle and the nature of Inertia - Luciano Pietronero (CREF) 16.00 From the past to the future of time - Stefano Liberati (SISSA Trieste, IT) 16.30 Shapes and a dynamical arrow of time - Julian Barbour (University of Oxford, UK) 17.00 Paradoxes and metaphors of time in between physics and philosophy - Silvia De Bianchi (University of Milan, IT) 17.30 Coffee Break 18.00 Open Discussion Scientific Secretariat: Anna Lo Piano (CREF) Organizing Commitee: Ilia Musco, Paolo Pani, Alfredo Urbano Support: This event is supported by INFN Fellini Fellowship DarkPBH "Dark MaGer and GravitaBonal Waves" (H2020-MSCA-COFUND-2016 G.A. n. 754496) and by the ERC project DarkGRA "Unveiling the dark universe with gravitaBonal waves" (ERC-2017-StG 757480). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. 10th Gulf Coast Gravity Meeting, Austin, TX, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27484 Starting: 2024-03-01 to 2024-03-02 Location: Austin, Texas, USA Additional Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/10th-gulf-coast-gravity-meeting-ut-austin-tick… Contact: jacob.lange[AT]austin.utexas.edu Summary: The 10th Gulf Coast Gravity Meeting (GCGM) will be hosted by the Center of Gravitational wave Physics at the University of Texas at Austin. The presentations will be held on Friday March 1st and Saturday March 2nd. The GCGM encourages all levels of scientists to present recently published or current work; we especially encourage early career scientists to participate. All areas of gravitational wave physics, classical and quantum, theory and experiment are welcome. While we encourage all members from the Gulf Coast region of the United States to participate, all scientists are welcome. There is no registration fee although we ask all who plan to attend to register, so the organizers can get a head count. Due to the limits in funding, we cannot provide financial assistance to speakers or participants. A prize (sponsored by the APS Division of Gravitation Physics) will be awarded for the best student talk. Please follow link for registration and abstract submission links. Important Dates: February 2nd - Last day to submit abstract and register February 8th - Last day to reserve hotel room for the special event block February 16th - Schedule annoucement March 1st & 2nd - GCGM Talks +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. New Frontiers in Strong Gravity III, Benasque, Spain --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27494 Starting: 2024-07-07 to 2024-07-19 Location: Benasque, Spain Additional Information: http://benasque.org/2024relativity/ Contact: hwitek[AT]illinois.edu Dear colleagues, The third installment of the two-week workshop "New frontiers in strong gravity" will take place in Benasque, Spain from Jul 07-19, 2024. The registration will open in Spring 2024. Summary: The highly nonlinear, strong-field regime of gravity holds the key to address long-standing puzzles in modern physics. These range from theoretical questions concerning the nature of gravity, the quest for a consistent theory of quantum gravity and resulting modifications to general relativity, to new insights into nuclear matter under extreme conditions in the context of neutron star and multi-messenger astronomy. In this two-week workshop (Jul 07-19, 2024) we will bring together leading experts as well as junior scientists and PhD students in these diverse research areas, to encourage communication and training across the fields and to foster new research collaborations. Invited speakers include: Alessandra Buonanno - Chiara Caprini* - Vitor Cardoso - Ramiro Cayuso - Pippa Cole - Isabel Cordero Carrion - Maxence Corman - Alex Grant - Lavinia Heisenberg - Aaron Held - Leah Jenks - Andrea Mitridate - Jaki Noronha-Hostler*- Ornella Piccinni - Jocelyn Read - Harvey Reall* - Horng Sheng Chia - Banafshe Shiralilou - Justin Vines - Jordan Wilson-Gerow * To be confirmed We look forward to welcoming you in Benasque Helvi On behalf of the organizers (D. Blas, P. Figueras, S. Nissanke, L. Stein, H. Witek) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. GGI School "Theoretical Aspects of Astroparticle Physics, Cosmology and Gravitation", Florence, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/12/01/ggi-school-theoretical-aspec… Starting: 2024-03-11 to 2024-03-22 Location: Florence, Italy Additional Information: https://agenda.infn.it/e/apcg2024 Contact: apcg.school[AT]gmail.com Dear Colleagues, we gladly announce the 2024 edition of the Galileo Gailiei Institute PhD School on: "Theoretical Aspects of Astroparticle Physics, Cosmology and Gravitation" to be held at The Galileo Galilei Institute of Theoretical Physics, Arcetri, Florence (Italy) from 11 to 22 March, 2024. Details can be found at the page: https://agenda.infn.it/e/apcg2024 Applications can be submitted through the GGI web page: https://www.ggi.infn.it/showevent.pl?id=488 within the deadline: January 20, 2024. A limited number of selected students will be admitted. The School aims at providing robust and detailed introductions on the basic theoretical concepts and main tools to work in the field of Astroparticle Physics, Cosmology and Gravitation. The courses are organized as lectures at the blackboard in the morning and are integrated with hands-on and discussion sessions with an instructor in the afternoon. The program of the 2024 edition comprises the following four courses: Francesca Calore (LAPTH/ Annecy): Probing fundamental physics with multiwavelength Alessandro Mirizzi (University of Bari and INFN Bari): Axions and ALPs: Theory and phenomenology Angelo Ricciardone (University of Pisa and INFN Pisa): Stochastic Gravitational Wave Background Daan Meerburg (University of Groningen): Cosmological tests of fundamental Physics The School will profit of the Galileo Galilei Institute facilities. Each student will have office space to study and discuss, with a lot of opportunities to interact with lecturers. Practical information on accommodation, support and meals can be found at the school webpage. Please circulate this information to colleagues, collaborators and students that may be interested in attending the School (apologies if you receive this message more than once). For any inquiry about the school, please write to apcg.school[AT]gmail.com Best regards, The Organizers Nicola Bartolo (University of Padova and INFN Padova) Nicolao Fornengo (University of Torino and INFN Torino) Leonardo Gualtieri (University of Pisa and INFN Pisa) Eligio Lisi (INFN Bari and University of Bari) Ofelia Pisanti (University of Napoli and INFN Napoli) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Postdoctoral positions in gravitational-wave data analysis and science, University Park, PA, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27407 Deadline: 2023-12-15 Location: University Park, PA, USA Additional Information: https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-University-Pa… Contact: bss25[AT]psu.edu The PAX Group at the Penn State has two postdoctoral positions in the general area of gravitational-wave data analysis and science. For details and to apply online visit the Penn State careers page. The postdoctoral positions are funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the Eberly College of Science at Penn State. They are focused on harnessing gravitational-wave data from LIGO (Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory), Virgo and KAGRA observatories to address problems in fundamental physics, cosmology and astrophysics. The postdoctoral scholars will have the opportunity to work on one or more of several topics of interest to the PAX group, but we also look forward to new skills and expertise that postdoctoral fellows bring to Penn State. These include, but not limited to, analytical modeling of waveforms from binary neutron star and black hole mergers and exploiting gravitational waves to infer the dense matter equation of state, measure cosmological parameters, understand the effect of dark matter in neutron star cores, and explore formation channels of compact binary systems. The postdoctoral scholars will also work on the science metrics for evaluating the performance of the next generation of gravitational wave observatories, such as the Cosmic Explorer and Einstein Telescope, for different design choices. Please submit a CV, a publication list, a statement of research interest, and three letters of reference (ask your referees to send the letters directly to bss25[AT]psu.edu) Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications before December 15, 2023, to ensure full consideration. Early reviews of applications will begin by December 1, any candidate who can apply by this earlier date is encouraged to do so. Interviews will be held in the first two weeks of January 2024. Any questions can be addressed to bss25[AT]psu.edu. Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. PhD position on Computational Relativistic Astrophysics, Palma, Spain ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/11/03/phd-position-on-computationa… Deadline: 2023-11-15 Location: Palma, Spain Additional Information: https://investigacio.uib.eu/Contractacio/Convocatories-vigents/ Contact: carlos.palenzuela[AT]uib.es The Relativity and Gravitation Group at the University of Balearic Islands (Spain) invites applications for a PhD position in Computational Relativistic Astrophysics. The focus of the research will be on numerical simulations of binary mergers involving neutron stars and black holes, as well as the development of numerical methods and techniques to solve general relativistic MHD coupled with the neutrino transport equations. This pre-doctoral contract is associated to the project "JETS, KILONOVAS AND GRAVITATIONAL WAVES: CONNECTING NUMERCIAL SIMULATIONS OF NEUTRON STAR COLLISIONS AND BLACK HOLES WITH MULTIMESSENGER OBSERVATIONS", leaded by Carlos Palenzuela and Joan Masso. The GRG group aso comprises faculty members Carles Bona, Alicia Sintes, Sascha Husa, David Keitel and Fernando Abalos. Interested candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Physics, Astrophysics or similar. The appointment is for a period of 3+1 years. The expected starting date is January 2024. Yearly gross salary will be around 22 kEuros. Instruction for applicants are available at https://investigacio.uib.eu/Contractacio/Convocatories-vigents/. The deadline to apply is until November 15, 2023. Please, contact Carlos Palenzuela (carlos.palenzuela[AT]uib.es) in case that you have any questions or need further clarifications. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Postdoctoral position in gravitational wave probes of dark matter, Amsterdam, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27412 Deadline: 2023-01-12 Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands Additional Information: https://vacatures.uva.nl/UvA/job/Postdoc-position-in-gravitational-wave-pro… Contact: g.bertone[AT]uva.nl GRAPPA, the centre of excellence in Gravitation and Astroparticle physics, at the University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands, is inviting applications for a postdoctoral position in gravitational wave probes of dark matter. Please follow the attached link to view the details (including benefits and salary) of the position. We encourage applications from early career researchers, especially those from underrepresented groups in physics. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. PhD position in gravitational wave probes of dark matter, Amsterdam, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27414 Deadline: 2023-01-12 Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands Additional Information: https://vacatures.uva.nl/UvA/job/PhD-position-in-gravitational-wave-probes-… Contact: g.bertone[AT]uva.nl GRAPPA, the centre of excellence in Gravitation and Astroparticle physics, at the University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands, is inviting applications for a PhD position in gravitational wave probes of dark matter. Please follow the attached to view the details (including benefits and salary) of the position. Please share widely, and do not hesitate to contact us if you require further information. We encourage applications from early career researchers, especially those from underrepresented groups in physics. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Postdoc position in gravitational wave and multi-messenger astrophysics with the LISA mission, Amsterdam, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27416 Deadline: 2023-12-15 Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands Additional Information: https://vacatures.uva.nl/UvA/job/Postdoc-position-on-gravitational-wave-and… Contact: s.m.nissanke[AT]uva.nl GRAPPA, the centre of excellence in Gravitation and Astroparticle physics, at the University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands, is inviting applications for a postdoctoral position in gravitational wave astrophysics for the LISA mission. Please follow the attached links to view the details (including benefits and salary) of the position. Please share widely, and do not hesitate to contact us if you require further information. We encourage applications from early career researchers, especially those from underrepresented groups in physics. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Internship (pre-MSc) at the European Space Agency, Noordwijk, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27422 Deadline: 2023-11-30 Location: Noordwijk, Netherlands Additional Information: https://jobs.esa.int/job/Noordwijk-Intern-in-ESA's-Advanced-Concepts-T… Contact: gernot.heissel[AT]esa.int Location: Advanced Concepts Team of ESA at ESTEC in Noordwijk / The Netherlands. Duration: 3 months Starting Date: flexible within February to October 2024 Application Deadline: 30 November 2023 23:59 CET/CEST Requirements: citizen of ESA member state, enrolled as student, preferably in final years of MSc Apply online via the provided link. Project title: Constraining Modified Newtonian Dynamics (MOND) with current or future ESA missions. Project description: Several independent observations point to the fact that the visible mass in galaxies and galaxy clusters is insufficient to account for their dynamics, when analysed using Newton's laws. This is known as the "missing mass problem". This observation necessitates at least one of the following: There exists in galaxies large quantities of unseen matter which boosts the stars' velocities beyond what would be expected on the basis of the visible mass alone, or Newton's Laws do not apply to galaxies. Option 1 leads to the dark matter (DM) hypothesis; option 2 leads to MOND. While the majority of astronomers, astrophysicists and cosmologists embrace the dark matter hypothesis, MOND remains a contestant in this question to this date. Proponents of MOND in particular stress the successes of the theory on galactic scales, such as that MOND provides a theoretic explanation for the empirical (baryonic) Tully-Fisher relation between the intrinsic luminosity of a spiral galaxy and its asymptotic rotation, or that MOND predicts a far stronger correlation between features in the baryonic mass distribution and features in the rotation curve than does the dark matter hypothesis. Proponents of DM in particular criticise the difficulties MOND has on the scales larger than that of galaxies. For example on the scales of galaxy clusters MOND does not yet appear to solve the missing mass problem without the need of some additional, non-visible, matter - though a considerably smaller amount than without MOND. Furthermore MOND has a harder time than DM to adequately explain features on cosmological scales, such as structure formation or the spectrum of the cosmic microwave background radiation. Past proposals for space-based tests of MOND include the observation of the imprints of the theory in the planetary shifts of the perihelia (a slow change in the orientation of their orbits), the detection of anomalous tidal stresses at the the Earth-Sun saddle point by ESA's LISA Pathfinder probe and the capturing of MOND effects in the orbits of test masses which build an "artificial solar system" in a purpose-built spacecraft, again located at the Earth-Sun saddle point. Objectives: The main objective of this internship is to revisit the above mentioned and potentially other space-based tests of MOND and to reassess their feasibility in the light of current and potential future ESA missions and emergent technologies. An optional additional objective is to design and conceptually proof a new such space-based test. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. Postdoctoral positions in classical and quantum gravity, Chennai, India ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/11/09/postdoctoral-positions-in-th… Deadline: 2023-12-15 Location: Chennai, India Additional Information: https://ioe.iitm.ac.in/project/strings-gravitation-and-cosmology/ Contact: csgc[At]physics.iitm.ac.in The Centre for Strings, Gravitation and Cosmology at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, Chennai, India, is pleased to announce 5 postdoctoral positions in the following areas: - Classical, semi-classical and quantum gravity - Cosmology and Astrophysics - Gravitational waves - String theory The Centre presently consists of 6 faculty members, 12 doctoral students, and 5 postdoctoral fellows. The faculty members also regularly supervise many undergraduate and master's students on projects. More details about the Centre can be found at the following links: https://physics.iitm.ac.in/~csgc/ https://ioe.iitm.ac.in/project/strings-gravitation-and-cosmology/ Candidates with expertise and/or interest in the above areas are encouraged to apply. In addition to their research work, the postdoctoral fellows will also be expected to contribute to the other academic activities of the Institute. The positions will be for one year, with the possibility of extension for one more year. Candidates can send their applications by email to the address: csgc[At]physics.iitm.ac.in. The application should be attached to the email as a single PDF and it should contain the following documents: - Most recent CV with the list of publications. - A summary of doctoral research and future research proposal (less than 4 pages). The candidates should also arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent to the same email address. Important dates: The application and the letters of recommendation should be received by December 15, 2023. The selected candidates are expected to join soon after the decisions are made by the end of December, but no later than March 1, 2024. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Faculty Position in Theoretical Gravitational Physics, Chapel Hill, NC, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27437 Deadline: 2023-12-20 Location: Chapel Hill, NC, USA Additional Information: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/269249 Contact: physics-and-astronomy-faculty-search[AT]unc.edu University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Faculty Position in Theoretical Gravitational Physics Job Description: The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is conducting a search to fill a faculty position in Theoretical Gravitational Physics. The position is at the level from Assistant Professor up to Associate Professor with tenure. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in physics or equivalent, and have an excellent record of independent research, as well as a genuine interest in teaching and advising students. Candidates are required to submit their application via the website https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/269249, then click on Apply for This Job, then Create an Account, select Faculty Position with References, and upload (a) a one-page cover letter, (b) a CV and list of publications, (c) a research statement, (d) a teaching statement, and (e) the names of four professional references with their full contact information. These references will be contacted separately to submit their recommendation letters. The selection committee will begin reviewing applications on December 20, 2023, and continue until the position is filled. Inquires may be sent to physics-and-astronomy-faculty-search[At]unc.edu The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin,race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Postdoctoral position, Milwaukee, WI, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/11/13/postdoctoral-position-at-the… Deadline: 2024-01-22 Location: Milwaukee, WI, USA Additional Information: http://cgca.uwm.edu/positions/2024-cgca Contact: cgca-postdoc-applications[AT]uwm.edu The Leonard E. Parker Center for Gravitation, Cosmology, and Astrophysics (CGCA) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) invites applications for one or more postdoctoral research positions. The initial appointments are for one year, with renewal for a second (and, in most cases, a third) year contingent on continued funding and satisfactory performance. Applicants should have a PhD in physics, astrophysics, or a related field. The CGCA at UWM has active research efforts in astronomy, astrophysics, gravity, and cosmology, with membership in the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, NANOGrav, the Zwicky Transient Facility, the GROWTH collaboration, ASKAP, and others. The core group is comprised of 7 faculty (Brady, Chang, Creighton, Erb, Kaplan, Vigeland and Wiseman), plus a number of scientists, postdocs, and graduate students. Profs. Allen and Papa (now at the Albert Einstein Institute, AEI) maintain partial adjunct appointments at UWM, and emeritus faculty Friedman participates broadly in the academic life of the Center. We are recruiting one or more postdoctoral research associates across gravity, cosmology, astronomy and astrophysics to enhance the existing team and to strengthen our efforts in multi-messenger observations/theory. Applicants with backgrounds in gravitational-wave physics, astronomy/astrophysics, theoretical and/or numerical relativity, or cosmology are encouraged to apply. The positions include competitive salary and excellent fringe benefits. Some of these positions have an explicit education/outreach component. Thus, we strongly encourage applicants with a strong interest in education/outreach. Applicants should send a C.V., publication list, and a brief statement of their research interests by email to cgca-postdoc-applications[AT]uwm.edu. Please include a brief statement of your education/outreach experience and interests if you are interested in a position with an explicit education/outreach component. Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent by e-mail to the above address. Review of applications will begin on 22 January 2024. Questions should also be sent to the above address. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. Nuclear Astrophysics Postdoctoral Researcher, Los Alamos, NM, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/11/15/nuclear-astrophysics-postdoc… Deadline: 2024-01-01 Location: Los Alamos, NM, USA Additional Information: https://lanl.jobs/search/jobdetails/nuclear-astrophysics-postdoctoral-resea… Contact: mumpower[AT]lanl.gov (LANL job ad: IRC126435) The Nuclear Astrophysics team at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) invites applications for one or more open postdoctoral positions to begin in 2024. Candidates will work closely with T-2 (Nuclear and Particle Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology) and ISR-1 (Space Science and Applications) researchers. Selected applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. in mathematics, physics, scientific computing, or a closely related field by the beginning of the postdoctoral appointment. Our groups conduct research on a broad set of topics. In theoretical nuclear astrophysics we study nuclear structure, reaction mechanisms, and fission properties relevant for the study of nucleosynthesis. Focus areas in space-based applications include the development of modeling techniques to understand radioisotope buildup on orbiting spacecraft, and their impacts on ongoing scientific gamma-ray astrophysics missions. LANL scientists working in these areas include Kurtis Bartlett, Chris Fryer, Oleg Korobkin, Jonah Miller, Wendell Misch, Matthew Mumpower, Tony Shin, and Karl Smith. We collaborate actively with our colleagues throughout the laboratory and have close ties with ongoing efforts in experimental sciences. The open positions provide an excellent opportunity for an early career scientist to develop an independent research program in the exciting field of nuclear astrophysics. Candidates with expertise in any of the aforementioned areas are strongly encouraged to apply. Exceptionally well qualified candidates may be considered for a Director's Postdoctoral Fellowship or Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship. Postdoctoral positions at LANL are for two years with a possible third year contingent on funding and performance. Interested applicants should submit their application (CV, research statement, and three letters of recommendation) by Jan. 1, 2024, for full consideration. The successful candidate will: - Gain experience in theoretical and computational modeling of nuclear astrophysics phenomena. - Publish research in leading scientific journals. - Develop strong programming skills. - Work both independently and in a team environment to solve problems in support of Laboratory missions. Minimum Job Requirements: - Passion to learn and collaborate with researchers in the exciting field of nuclear astrophysics. - Proficiency in modern programming environments (Python / C++ / Fortran90). - Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally. Education: Ph.D. in mathematics, physics, scientific computing, or a closely related field by the beginning of the postdoctoral appointment, obtained no earlier than Jan 2019. Desired Qualifications: - Object oriented programming experience on both CPUs and GPUs. - Knowledge of uncertainty quantification. - ML / AI for physics applications. Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. Postdoctoral position in Relativistic and Nuclear Astrophysics, Trento, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27461 Deadline: 2023-12-13 Location: Trento, Italy Additional Information: https://lavoraconnoi.unitn.it/en/research-contracts/department-physics-call… Contact: albino.perego[AT]unitn.it 18-months postdoc position (Assegno di Ricerca) at the University of Trento funded via the PRIN MUR 2022 project "EMERGE - Neutron star mergers and the origin of short gamma-ray bursts" to work within the Relativistic and Nuclear Astrophysics research group of Prof. Albino Perego in Trento . EMERGE is a project developed within INAF Padova (National PI: R. Ciolfi), Milano-Bicocca University (local PI: B. Giacomazzo) and Trento University (local PI: Albino Perego). Recently, all the three units have advertised similar positions. The researcher in Trento will work on the modeling of binary neutron star mergers and of their observables by means of sophisticated computational models. Possible topics include the role of weak interaction, r-process nucleosynthesis, kilonova emission, the equation of state of neutron star matter. The application is rather straightforward and it must include the CV and publication list of the candidate. Candidates are expected to provide a research proposal, to briefly introduce themselves and to explain how they would develop the research topic (about 2 pages). More information about the application can be found in the provided external link and, in particular, in the pdf you can find at the bottom of the page (the so-called "bando"), where a courtesy English translation is on the right column, while the original Italian version is on the left. Any interested candidates is strongly encouraged to directly contact me albino.perego[AT]unitn.it especially for questions and further information. The deadline for the application is December 13th 2023 (12:00 noon, CET). The position is expected to start between January-April 2024. Candidates planning to finish their PhD after December 13th 2023 are also welcome to apply, but they are expected to have their doctoral degree before the starting of the position. Please, feel free to share this information with anyone who might be interested in applying. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12. Postdoctoral position in data analysis for LISA and ET, Utrecht, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27465 Deadline: 2024-01-03 Location: Utrecht, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university/jobs/postdo… Contact: c.f.f.vandenbroeck[AT]uu.nl The Institute for Gravitational and Subatomic Physics (GRASP) at Utrecht University is looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher in gravitational wave data analysis. In this position you will help develop novel analysis techniques to address the challenges that will be posed by next-generation gravitational wave detectors, specifically LISA in space, and Einstein Telescope on the ground. These observatories will have in common that there will likely be no stretch of data that is devoid of signal, due to the length of binary black hole and other signals while in band, and that signals will frequently overlap, thereby severely stretching the capabilities of traditional data analysis techniques. The aim is to arrive at an entirely new methodology based on machine learning to solve these problems, thus opening the door for precision gravitational wave science. At GRASP, the data analysis effort is led by Professor Chris Van Den Broeck and Dr. Anuradha Samajdar, and currently involves 16 postdocs and PhD candidates. The team has close ties with researchers at Utrecht University's Institute for Theoretical Physics, with Nikhef in Amsterdam, and with other individuals and institutes across the Netherlands as well as globally. The position itself is part of a national consortium on the theme "Shivers from the Deep Universe: A National Infrastructure for Gravitational Wave Research", which comprises nine knowledge institutes in the Netherlands. The successful candidate will conduct her or his research as a member of the LISA Consortium and the Einstein Telescope Collaboration. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.13. Alternative-career permanent AI / computing facilitator position, Kingston, RI, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/11/21/alternative-career-permanent… Deadline: 2024-03-01 Location: Kingston, RI, USA Additional Information: https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/12568 Contact: mpuerrer[AT]uri.edu The University of Rhode Island Center for Computational Research (CCR), Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (AI Lab), and Information Technology Services (ITS) are in search of a creative and innovative Computational Scientist with expertise in machine learning (ML) and AI. This role actively involves supporting over 100 faculty research labs and graduate research assistants, focusing on identifying, developing, and implementing ML/AI solutions for their research problems in diverse domains including engineering, biology, physics, oceanography, math and beyond. This full-time hybrid position, which comes with benefits (health care, retirement, sabbatical leave, etc) and job security, requires a candidate who proactively collaborates with the research community. The ideal candidate not only understands the scientific requirements of the researchers but also empowers them by sharing expertise on ML/AI methods, including supervised and unsupervised learning, and relevant tools such as tensorflow, pytorch, and scikit-learn. Additionally, they facilitate access to computing resources and guide researchers in effectively utilizing these methods. The strong candidate demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, showing a proactive attitude in building relationships and solving problems, rather than relying on asynchronous communication methods. Additionally, they will thoroughly explore and understand the inventory of ITS and research tools available at URI. The successful candidate directs researchers towards solutions that leverage ML/AI resources efficiently across URI and the region. Beyond these responsibilities, the candidate actively participates in training and outreach efforts. Moreover, they serve as a representative for researchers' perspectives when collaborating with other entities within the university. This is a unionized position with tenure-like protection which becomes permanent after a one year probationary period. However, unlike tenure-track positions, there is no tenure process - which means that teaching, university and department service, and grant-writing are all optional. The hire can teach for extra pay and can have their own research program, mentor PhD students, and apply to grants - in fact, all of these are highly encouraged. We are especially interested in applicants who intend to join scientific research efforts of the recently established UMass-URI Gravity Research Consortium (U2GRC) which includes gravitational physics researchers at URI and UMassD. Faculty include Drs. Collin Capano (UMassD), Rob Coyne (URI), Sarah Caudill (UMassD), Scott Field (UMassD), Bob Fisher (UMassD), Doug Gobeille (URI), Gaurav Khanna (URI/UMassD), Michael Puerrer (URI) and Vijay Varma (UMassD). Many U2GRC faculty and students are members of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, LISA Consortium, and the SXS Collaboration. U2GRC currently has 20 PhD students. First consideration will be given to applications received by January 3, 2024. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.14. Scientific software developer in computational astrophysics, Palma, Spain ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/11/27/scientific-software-develope… Deadline: 2024-01-30 Location: Palma, Spain Additional Information: https://iac3.uib.es/research2/simflowny/ Contact: carlos.palenzuela[AT]uib.es The Relativity and Gravitation group at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) offers a 2-year position for a scientific software developer. The successful candidate will support our research in computational astrophysics and numerical relativity through the development of the scientific software Simflowny, a cloud-based open environment for scientific dynamical models, with a user-friendly Integrated Development Environment, which automatically generates parallel code for simulation frameworks (for more details see https://bitbucket.org/iac3/simflowny/wiki/Home ). He/she will work under the supervision of Dr. Carlos Palenzuela and Dr. Joan Masso'. The group also includes faculty members Prof. Carles Bona and Dr. Fernando Abalos, as well as two PhD students. The starting date can be negotiated, but it should be somewhere between April and September 2024. The annual gross salary is ~ 30000 EUR. Minimal requirement will be a bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science, astronomy, physics or a related discipline, with software developing experience and knowledge in Java, C++, Python and Linux/Unix. Excellent oral and written communication skills either in English or Spanish. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, including a brief description of previous experience and interests, to be sent to carlos.palenzuela[AT]uib.es. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.15. Postdoctoral Researcher in Observational Astronomy with JWST, Lawrence, KS, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27489 Deadline: 2024-01-31 Location: Lawrence, KS, USA Additional Information: https://employment.ku.edu/staff/26649BR Contact: akirkpatrick[AT]ku.edu Postdoctoral Researcher in Observational Astronomy with JWST. University of Kansas - Lawrence, KS, USA Applications are invited for a two-year postdoctoral research associate position in observational astronomy with Dr. Allison Kirkpatrick at the University of Kansas beginning as early as May 1, 2024 (start date is negotiable). Dr. Kirkpatrick is the PI of a cycle 2 JWST proposal that will take 67 hours of MIRI observations in the Extended Groth Strip ("MEGA Mass Assembly at Cosmic Noon: MIRI EGS Galaxy and AGN Survey", PID: 3794). Observations are scheduled for March 2024. This position is for a postdoctoral researcher to reduce observations, create science-ready images, and create a photometric catalog. Preference will be given to those candidates with previous experience reducing JWST observations. The postdoc will be encouraged to work on their own research using the MIRI observations. Dr. Kirkpatrick is also a member of the CEERS team (https://ceers.github.io/index.html) which has NIRCam and NIRSpec observations of the EGS field. The MEGA team has previous experience reducing MIRI images, and the postdoc will be encouraged to collaborate with team experts to produce the best results. This position will entail 50% of the time spent on JWST MIRI data reductions and analysis, 40% for the postdoc's own research projects, and 10% allocated for supervising students. Dr. Kirkpatrick runs a vibrant research group with a large cohort of undergraduate researchers. The postdoc will be encouraged to mentor and supervise a few undergraduates. Dr. Kirkpatrick's research focuses on understanding the co-evolution of supermassive black holes and their host galaxies at z=1-3, and this will be her primary use of the CEERS MIRI data. The postdoc, however, is encouraged to pursue any research project that will use this rich data set. Pay is $60,000/year with benefits. Money is available to offset moving costs and for the purchase of a new computer. A remote appointment is also a possibility, if needed. Dr. Kirkpatrick is strongly committed to ensuring equitable and inclusive hiring and mentoring practices and will work with the successful applicant to meet their needs. Applications should consist of a cover letter, 2-3 page statement of past research experience and future research plans, and a CV. The cover letter should address technical skills, any past mentoring experience, interest in mentoring students, and commitment to equity and inclusion efforts. Letters of recommendation will only be solicited once a long list has been made. Lawrence is an ideal small college town, with lots of restaurants, bars, shops, and outdoor activities. Lawrence is a mere 45 minutes from Kansas City. Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in astronomy or physics by date of appointment. For more information and to apply go to https://employment.ku.edu/staff/26649BR. Initial review of applications will begin on January 31, 2024 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants has been identified. Inquiries can be made by email to Prof. Allison Kirkpatrick (akirkpatrick(a)ku.edu) The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, retaliation, gender identity, gender expression and genetic information in the University's programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and is the University's Title IX Coordinator: the Executive Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, IOA[AT]ku.edu, 1246 W. Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS, 66045, (785)864-6414, 711 TTY. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.16. Postdoctoral position in gravitational wave data analysis, Utrecht, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27492 Deadline: 2024-01-10 Location: Utrecht, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.uu.nl/organisatie/werken-bij-de-universiteit-utrecht/vacatures/… Contact: c.f.f.vandenbroeck[AT]uu.nl The Institute for Gravitational and Subatomic Physics (GRASP) at Utrecht University is looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher in gravitational wave data analysis and phenomenology, who is interested in studying gravitational wave signals from coalescing binary black holes as probes of fundamental physics, specifically in the context of black hole mimickers. At GRASP this effort is led by Professor Chris Van Den Broeck and Dr Anuradha Samajdar, and currently involves a team of 16 postdocs and PhD students. The group has close ties with researchers at Utrecht University's Institute for Theoretical Physics, and with other individuals and institutes across the Netherlands as well as globally. Within the Netherlands this research will be carried out as part of the Dutch Black Hole Consortium, which includes more than 10 universities and knowledge institutes across the country. Internationally, the successful candidate will conduct her or his research as a member of the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA Collaboration and the Einstein Telescope Collaboration. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.17. Postdoctoral Positions in Gravitational Astronomy, Barcelona, Spain ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27497 Deadline: 2024-01-31 Location: Barcelona, Spain Additional Information: https://www.ice.csic.es Contact: carlos.f.sopuerta[AT]csic.es Dear colleagues, We would like to let you know about Postdoctoral opportunities at the Gravitational Astronomy-LISA group of the Institute of Space Sciences (ICE, CSIC and IEEC) in Barcelona. We are looking for candidates to support for the coming call of the following two programmes [see below for a detailed description]: 1) Juan de la Cierva postdoctoral positions 2) Ramon y Cajal senior postdoctoral positions Candidates interested in these position please contact Carlos F. Sopuerta [carlos.f.sopuerta[AT]csic.es] and Sascha Husa [sascha.husa[AT]csic.es]. ***The Gravitational Astronomy-LISA Group:*** It is an interdisciplinary group working mainly in the area of gravitational physics and gravitational wave physics. It has lead the Spanish contribution to the LISA Pathfinder mission, and is leading now the Spanish contribution to LISA. We also participate in the collaborations centred around ground-based observatories like LIGO, Virgo and the future ET detector. We carry out research in instrumentation, theory (including GW modelling), and data analysis techniques and applications. Current Faculty staff includes: Dr. Miquel Nofrarias, Dr. Carlos F. Sopuerta, and Dr. Sascha Husa. ***The Institute of Space Sciences (ICE-CSIC):*** It is part of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and is affiliated with the Institut d'Estudis Espacials de Catalunya (IEEC). Officially created in 2008, ICE engages in theoretical and observational research across disciplines, including fundamental physics, astrophysics, planetary and Earth sciences. The institute also develops theoretical models, as well as instrumentation and technology for space and ground-based missions and experiments. ICE has about 140 members, two departments (Astrophysics and Planetary Sciences, and Cosmology and Fundamental Physics) and an Advanced Engineering Unit running 7 laboratories. The Institute has obtained the Maria de Maeztu seal of excellence, awarded by the Spanish State Research Agency for the period 2022 - 2025. ICE has significant involvement in more than a dozen space missions, in particular LISA, Euclid, as well as ground-based experiments like CTA, DES, DESI, ET. ICE is located in a modern building on the Campus of the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona in Bellaterra, just outside Barcelona. Best regards, Carlos F. Sopuerta --------------------------------------------------------- 1) Ramon y Cajal Fellowships of the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation (RyC) The RyC Fellowships have a duration of five years. They come with a grant of 50,000 Euros to cover expenses from the research activities. In the case of "attraction of talent" positions, the grant will be of 120,000 Euros. In the last call 494 fellowships were granted, 477 in the general call (the rest are subject to certain conditions). From the 477 positions, 80 were devoted to the attraction of talent, to encourage the incorporation of researchers who have been developing their professional activity outside Spain. The call is expected to be opened around mid January-2024, with a deadline around 20 days later. The first list of successful candidates is expected around September 2024 with a final decision in December 2024. The Candidates must meet the following requirements [adapted from last call rules]: a) Be in possession of the degree of doctor. The date of obtaining the doctoral degree must be between the 1st January 2013 and December 31, 2021 (there are exceptions). b) In the case of researchers applying through the "attraction of talent" program, they must have postdoctoral experience in an institution outside Spain since at least January 1, 2021 and up to the date of start of the application submission period (uninterruptedly). c) Not having been a beneficiary of a grant from the previous calls of the Ramon y Cajal program. d) Not be a beneficiary of the Juan de la Cierva program, except for those who have been in the program for at least least one year. --------------------------------------------------------- 2) Juan de la Cierva Fellowships of the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation (JdC). The purpose of the Juan de la Cierva fellowships is to promote the incorporation of young people, in possession of a doctoral degree, to complete their postdoctoral research training in Spanish R&D centers. In the last call 480 fellowships were granted. The call is expected to be opened around late January-2024, with a deadline around mid February-2024. The first list of successful candidates is expected around September 2024 with a final decision on November 2024. The Candidates must meet the following requirements [adapted from last call rules]: a) Participants must meet the requirement of holding a doctoral degree and having obtained it between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2023. b) To join an Spanish R&D center other than the one where they completed their PhD studies. c) Not having submitted an application to participate in the Ramon y Cajal call (see above). d) Not having been a beneficiary of a Juan de la Cierva fellowship from the previous calls. -------------------------------------------------------- +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. GWECS Job Fair (online) ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27456 Additional Information: https://gwecs.org/ Dear early career researchers, You are invited to the GWECS Job Fair for early career scientists in gravitational waves. The online event will be held on Tuesday, November 28th between 4 pm and 6 pm CET. If you are interested in participating, please fill out the following form by Friday, November 24th: https://forms.gle/tEwX4VALbH752Bnn9 You can check out the jobs submitted so far in this google sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_tbjDCUjDlr0DIPAcuWhUDu8a2EV4GKMPs8… The participants of the job fair will be split into breakout rooms. Each recruiter will have the chance to introduce themselves and talk for 5 minutes about their group and available position(s). The early career scientists will have the chance to introduce themselves for 1 minute and ask questions about the job offers they are interested in. Please use this google drive to upload your slides, they will be shared with the participants of the job fair. We hope you can join us! All the best, GWECS Career Opportunities Office Krishnendu N V, Mikhail Korobko, Elisa Maggio, Nils A. Nilsson, Golam Shaifullah, Nicola Tamanini https://gwecs.org/ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. New Book "Modified and Quantum Gravity From Theory to Experimental Searches on All Scales" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/11/21/new-book-modified-and-quantu… Additional Information: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-31520-6 Modified and Quantum Gravity: From Theory to Experimental Searches on All Scales Editors: Christian Pfeifer, Claus Laemmerzahl Part of the book series: Lecture Notes in Physics (LNP, volume 1017) Springer, Cham (2023) This book discusses theoretical predictions and their comparison with experiments of extended and modified classical and quantum theories of gravity. The goal is to provide a readable access and broad overview over different approaches to the topic to graduate and PhD students as well as to young researchers. The book presents both, theoretical and experimental insights and is structured in three parts. The first addresses the theoretical models beyond special and general relativity such as string theory, Poincare gauge theory and teleparallelism as well as Finsler gravity. In turn, the second part is focused on the observational effects that these models generate, accounting for tests and comparisons which can be made on all possible scales: from the universe as a whole via binary systems, stars, black holes, satellite experiments, down to laboratory experiments at micrometer and smaller scales. The last part of this book is dedicated to quantum systems and gravity, showing tests of classical gravity with quantum systems, and coupling of quantum matter and gravity. The book was initiated during the 740. Heraeus Seminar "Experimental Tests and Signatures of Modified and Quantum Gravity" in February 2021. Content: Part I: Theoretical Models Beyond Special and General Relativity Lorentz Symmetry Violation in String-Inspired Effective Modified Gravity Theories Nick E. Mavromatos Deformed Relativistic Symmetry Principles Michele Arzano, Giulia Gubitosi, Jose Javier Relancio Poincare Gauge Gravity Primer Yuri N. Obukhov Teleparallel Gravity Manuel Hohmann Gravitational Lensing in Theories with Lorentz Invariance Violation Jean-Francois Glicenstein, Volker Perlick Part II: Observational Effects Beyond Special and General Relativity: From Cosmic Scales, via Compact Objects to the Lab Cosmic Searches for Lorentz Invariance Violation Carlos Perez de los Heros, Tomislav Terzic Neutron Stars Jutta Kunz Black Holes: On the Universality of the Kerr Hypothesis Carlos A. R. Herdeiro Probing the Horizon of Black Holes with Gravitational Waves Elisa Maggio Boson Stars Yakov Shnir Stellar and Substellar Objects in Modified Gravity Aneta Wojnar Radio Pulsars as a Laboratory for Strong-Field Gravity Tests Lijing Shao Testing Gravity and Predictions Beyond the Standard Model at Short Distances: The Casimir Effect Galina L. Klimchitskaya, Vladimir M. Mostepanenko Part III: Quantum Systems and Gravity Quantum Tests of Gravity Sven Herrmann, Dennis Raetzel The Gravity of Light Jan W. van Holten Coupling Quantum Matter and Gravity Domenico Giulini, Andre Grossardt, Philip K. Schwartz ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. 11th Tux Workshop on Quantum Gravity 1.2. Fundamental Physics at the Galactic Centre Workshop, Porto, Portugal 1.3. Current Trends in Cosmology and High Energy Physics (COSMO@CCSP_2), Gurgaon, India 1.4. Charles W. Misner Memorial Symposium on Gravitation and the Cosmos, College Park, MD, USA 1.5. Golden Wedding of Black Holes and Thermodynamics (online) 1.6. 18th Iberian Cosmology Meeting, Salamanca, Spain 1.7. Black Holes and Cosmology 2024, Nassau, The Bahamas 1.8. CERS 14, Tuebingen, Germany 2. Jobs 2.1. Postdoctoral Fellowships in Physics and Astronomy, Baltimore, MD, USA 2.2. Assistant Teaching Professor (Fixed Term), Cambridge, UK 2.3. Postdoctoral Fellowships in Astronomy and Astrophysics, Mumbai, India 2.4. Postdoc in black-hole physics, Haifa, Israel 2.5. Postdoctoral positions in gravitational waves, Marseille, France 2.6. Postdoc positions in gravitational-wave source modelling, Dublin, Ireland 2.7. Tenure track faculty position in General Relativity, Troy, AL, USA 2.8. Postdoctoral Fellowship in Theoretical and Gravitational Wave Astrophysics, Copenhagen, Denmark 2.9. Assistant Professorship in Theoretical and Gravitational Wave Astrophysics, Copenhagen, Denmark 2.10. Postdoctoral fellowship in gravitational waves, Singapore 2.11. Postdoc in astroparticle physics, Trieste, Italy 2.12. Postdoctoral Positions for Euclid, Padova/Genova, Italy 2.13. Physics for Future - MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships, Prague, Czech Republic 2.14. Open postdoc position, Okinawa, Japan 2.15. Postdoctoral Position in Astrophysics, Kyoto, Japan 2.16. Postdoctoral Research Position in Extreme Gravity, Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA 2.17. Postdoctoral positions in gravitational-wave source modelling, Southampton, UK 2.18. 2 Postdoc positions in Cosmology at Bielefeld University, Bielefeld, Germany 2.19. Postdoctoral Fellow: Astronomer and Astrophysicist, Canberra, Australia 2.20. Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, Munich, Germany; Cambridge, UK 2.21. Two postdoctoral positions on Gravitational Wave Astronomy and Numerical Relativity, Rochester, NY, USA 2.22. PhD position in gravitational physics, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 2.23. Postdoctoral positions in Cosmology and Gravity, Prague, Czech Republic 2.24. Long-term research expert in GW simulation and analysis for LISA, Leuven, Belgium 2.25. Long-term scientific software developer for LISA simulated data generation, Leuven, Belgium 2.26. PhD positions in "Gravity and Matter at the Extreme", Potsdam, Germany 2.27. Postdoctoral and scientific software developer positions in gravitational wave physics, Palma, Spain 2.28. Joint PhD Position in Neutron Star/Gravitational Wave Physics, Coimbra/Potsdam, Portugal/Germany 2.29. Postdoctoral position in Computational Relativistic Astrophysics, Palma, Spain 3. News 3.1. Minicourse on black hole thermodynamics, (online) 3.2. JoMaReC resumes (online) 3.3. Relativistic Quantum Information Protocols in Quantum Field Theory (online) 3.4. 15th International LISA Symposium, Dublin, Ireland ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. 11th Tux Workshop on Quantum Gravity --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/10/02/11th-tux-workshop-on-quantum… Starting: 2024-02-19 to 2024-02-23 Location: Tux, Austria Additional Information: https://indico.ecap.work/event/67/ Contact: tuxworkshop(a)fuw.edu.pl The 11th Tux winter workshop on quantum gravity will take place in-person on February 19-23, 2024 in Tux (Austria). The workshop aims to bring together experts on loop quantum gravity and related topics. In general, the topics of the workshop include: - All approaches to loop quantum gravity (e.g. canonical, covariant, GFT) - Other approaches to quantum gravity and their relation to LQG - Quantum gravity phenomenology - Quantum gravity topics of general interest - General relativity and differential geometry topics of general interest The registration is open until December 22, 2023. For an up-to-date information on the workshop we recommend to visit the website. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. Fundamental Physics at the Galactic Centre Workshop, Porto, Portugal --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27226 Starting: 2023-12-15 to 2023-12-18 Location: Porto, Portugal Additional Information: https://gravity2023.sciencesconf.org/ Contact: gravity2023[AT]sciencesconf.org The Galactic Centre and SgrA* is a unique laboratory for fundamental physics studies. Being the nearest supermassive compact object to planet Earth, it allows for probing the smallest spatial scales with high angular resolution instrumentation such as adaptive optics at the Keck and VLT telescopes, (sub-)mm long baseline interferometry with the EHT and infrared long baseline interferometry with Gravity/VLTI, space telescopes such as the James Webb or NuSTAR satellites. Its low accretion rate allows for a relatively minor astrophysical complexity concerning other counterparts. SgrA* is a future candidate for new instruments and facilities such as EHT high frequency and more extended baselines development, ERIS, Gravity+, extremely large telescopes in the Southern hemisphere and space gravitational waves detection with LISA. How can these developments test fundamental physics at SgrA*? This workshop aims to bring together experts to foster discussions of new ideas and present the state-of-the-art in the area. Expected themes are the current status of measurements (including data limitations), General Relativity tests, Extreme/exotic compact objects, ultra-light dark matter, extended mass distributions, black hole hair, and synergies between facilities, among many others. By design, this is a small workshop limited to 100 participants and with significant time allowed for networking. The formal talks will occur on day 1 (December 15th, Friday) and on day 4 (December 18th, Monday). The weekend in between (days 2 and 3) can be used individually and freely for meetings and networking anywhere in town. The workshop will take place in the beautiful Palacio da Bolsa at Ribeira, Porto, to inspire its participants We kindly invite you to contribute to the workshop and submit an abstract with the topic you would like to present. Given the limited number of contributions, we ask you to register as soon as possible. Best regards, Local Organising Committee +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Current Trends in Cosmology and High Energy Physics (COSMO@CCSP_2), Gurgaon, India --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27278 Starting: 2023-11-29 to 2023-12-01 Location: Gurgaon, India Additional Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkIdPfc6pPtqNgpXvQV22aDlr1nFbhJg5… Contact: ccsp_office[AT]sgtuniversity.org We are pleased to announce the second international conference of the series COSMOLOGY@CCSP, which is held annually at The Thanu Padmanabhan Centre for Cosmology and Science Popularization(CCSP), SGT University. This year the conference will take place from 29th November to 1st December, 2023. The title of COSMO@CCSP_2 is: "Current Trends in Cosmology and High Energy Physics". This year the keynote address will be delivered by Anzhong Wang, Baylor University, Texas. Also, Meghnad Saha lecture will take place on the last day of the conference and the speaker will be Prof. Gautam Bhattacharyya from SINP, Kolkata. The list of the plenary speakers can be found in the poster. We encourage students, postdocs, and early-career researchers to submit their abstracts for the parallel sessions. Please take note, that the last date for the abstract submission (for parallel session speakers) is 25.10.2023. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 27.10.2023 and the registration deadline is 10.11.2023. The selected outstation (Outside Delhi - NCR) students and postdocs will get a Travel Allowance according to the rules and regulations of IUCAA, one of the sponsoring bodies. This year the selected participants will be accommodated in the University Hostels. Only the invited speakers and guests will be provided University guest house / nearby hotel accommodation. CCSP is a newly founded research centre with a focus on hardcore research in Cosmology and High Energy physics. We need your active support and participation to make it a successful research centre in India. Please circulate this information in your group and kindly furnish the poster (attached) to your department notice board. The conference website will be published soon and we will update you in the due course. The abstract submission URL is given herewith. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. Charles W. Misner Memorial Symposium on Gravitation and the Cosmos, College Park, MD, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/10/19/charles-w-misner-memorial-sy… Starting: 2023-11-11 to 2023-11-11 Location: College Park, MD, USA Additional Information: https://umdphysics.umd.edu/events/misnersymposium.html Contact: jacobson[AT]umd.edu Dear Colleagues, We are celebrating the life and scientific legacy of Charles W. Misner, with a memorial symposium on Saturday, November 11 (9am-5pm EST, 14:00-22:00 UTC). This in-person event will be held at the University of Maryland and streamed online via Zoom. It will feature talks by Steven Carlip, Ted Jacobson, Saul Teukolsky and Kip Thorne reflecting on Charlie's many scientific contributions and the later research they inspired, along with remarks and reminiscences by former students and colleagues. More information can be found at <a href="https://umdphysics.umd.edu/events/misnersymposium.html">umdphysics.umd.edu/events/misnersymposium.html</a>. The event is free (and will include coffee breaks and lunch) but registration is required by following a link on that page. If you would like to participate via Zoom, please register using the same link (skipping the question about food preferences) and on one of the pages you will see a question about online versus in-person participation. The Zoom link will be emailed later to people who have registered. In addition, Kip Thorne will be giving a public lecture on Friday, November 10 at 4:15pm EST at the University of Maryland in Toll 1412. Details about the public lecture can be found at https://science.umd.edu/events/thorne.html. (No registration is required for this.) We hope to see you at one or both events! Ted Jacobson, Peter Shawhan, Alessandra Buonanno +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Golden Wedding of Black Holes and Thermodynamics (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27327 Starting: 2023-12-04 to 2023-12-08 Location: Online Additional Information: https://bht50.github.io/ Contact: alves.nickolas[AT]alumni.usp.br In celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the publication of "The Four Laws of Black Hole Mechanics" by J. M. Bardeen, B. Carter, and S. W. Hawking, we are pleased to announce a fully online event in honour of the golden wedding of black holes and thermodynamics. The conference covers black hole thermodynamics, quantum field theory in curved spacetimes and relativistic quantum information. Registrations for contributed talks (20+10') and posters close on the 10th of November. Plenary speakers (50+10') include S. Carlip, C. Dappiaggi, C. Fewster, K. Fredenhagen, I. Fuentes, S. Fulling, M. Hotta, B. Kay, E.-A. Kontou, A. Landulfo, E. Martin-Martinez, and N. Yokomizo. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. 18th Iberian Cosmology Meeting, Salamanca, Spain --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27333 Starting: 2024-03-25 to 2024-03-27 Location: Salamanca, Spain Additional Information: https://ibericos2024.usal.es/ Contact: ibericos2024[AT]usal.es This is the 1st announcement for the XVIII Iberian Cosmology meeting, which will take place in Salamanca, Spain, from the 25th to the 27th of March 2024. Registration is now open at: https://ibericos2024.usal.es/ where you may also find more details about the meeting, as well as accommodation in Salamanca. These meetings aim to encourage interactions and collaborations between researchers working in cosmology and related areas in Portugal and Spain. Researchers working in other countries are also most welcome. Please feel free to send this announcement to other scientists who may be interested in attending. The meetings are informal and there is no registration fee. All participants wishing to give a talk may submit a title and abstract when they register. The deadline for the abstract submission is February 20, 2024. A preliminary program will appear on the webpage shortly after. Moreover, these meetings are not restricted to a single topic but are open to cosmologists in the broadest sense, from mathematical cosmology and theoretical particle physics to observational astrophysics. They are also designed to encourage the presentation of work in progress. We look forward to seeing you in Salamanca! The local organizing committee +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. Black Holes and Cosmology 2024, Nassau, The Bahamas --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/10/25/black-holes-and-cosmology-20… Starting: 2024-03-11 to 2024-03-15 Location: Nassau, The Bahamas Additional Information: https://indico.mpp.mpg.de/e/BHCos24 Contact: florian.kuehnel[AT]physik.uni-muenchen.de Dear Colleague, We are excited to draw attention to our conference "Black Holes and Cosmology" (BHCos 2024), taking place at the University of The Bahamas in Nassau from the 11th to the 15th of March 2024. This international meeting (aimed at around 120 participants) will bring together world-renowned experts as well as junior researchers working on theoretical and observational aspects of black holes, particularly (but not limited to) their role in cosmology. Invited speakers include: Andreas Albrecht, Earl Bellinger, Gianfranco Bertone, Alessandra Buonanno*, Matt Caplan, Nico Cappelluti, Bernard Carr, Sebastien Clesse, Gia Dvali*, Glennys Farrar, Carlos Frenk, Juan Garcia-Bellido, Enrique Gaztanaga, Reinhard Genzel*, Cristiano Germani, Andrea Ghez*, Michael Hawkins, Shirley Ho*, David Kaiser, Sasha Kashlinsky, William Kinney, Julien Lavalle, Michela Mapelli, Emil Mottola, Priya Natarajan*, Samaya Nissanke, Malcolm Perry, Hernando Quevedo, Luciano Rezzolla*, Ravi Sheth, Subir Sarkar, Gerald 't Hooft*, Mark Trodden, Lisa Randall, Joseph Silk, Chris van den Broeck, Alexander Vilenkin*, Hai-Bo Yu (* = tbc). The registration is open now! Please spread the word! https://indico.mpp.mpg.de/e/BHCos24 We encourage early registration and reservation of accommodation and travel since economic hotels and flights fill in very rapidly. Best wishes & looking forward to seeing you in Nassau! Florian Kuehnel for the organisational committee of BHCos 2024 Katherine Freese (The University of Texas at Austin), Juan Garcia-Bellido (Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, RAC), Eduardo Guendelman (Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies and Bahamas Advanced Study Institute and Conferences), Florian Kuehnel (Max Planck Institute for Physics and Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich), Claude McNamarah (University of The Bahamas), Remo Ruffini (U. Roma La Sapienza) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. CERS 14, Tuebingen, Germany --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/10/26/cers-14/ Starting: 2024-02-14 to 2024-02-16 Location: Tuebingen, Germany Additional Information: https://cers.univie.ac.at/cers14/index.html Contact: cederbaum[AT]math.uni-tuebingen.de The Tuebingen meeting will be the fourteenth seminar of a series designed to provide a forum for younger researchers to present their work, and to expand their research horizons, in all topics of research in general relativity. While the main geographical basin of attraction for the meeting has traditionally been Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Germany, we welcome researchers from all countries. Abstracts received by January 14, 2024, will receive full attention. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Postdoctoral Fellowships in Physics and Astronomy, Baltimore, MD, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27222 Deadline: 2023-12-01 Location: Baltimore, MD, USA Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/25522 Contact: pcarmen1[AT]jhu.edu The William H. Miller III Department of Physics and Astronomy at Johns Hopkins University invites applications for several postdoctoral fellowships: The William H. Miller Fellowship (any area of physics and astronomy), the Sweeney Fellowship (any area of physics), and Davis Fellowship (any area of astronomy). These fellowships offer the opportunity for postdoctoral research that combines academic freedom with strong faculty mentorship in an intellectually vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming department. The Department has strong programs in condensed-matter physics, particle physics, astrophysics, and biological physics and is now embarking upon a significant expansion, including growth into new areas of physics. The department also benefits from its close relationship with the Space Telescope Science Institute, located on the Johns Hopkins campus. More details about the department and its research can be found at https://physics-astronomy.jhu.edu. Consideration of applications will begin on 1 December 2023 and continue until all available positions are filled. Applicants will also be considered for other appropriate postdoctoral positions in the department. Applicants should submit a curriculum vita, a statement of research interests, and a list of publications and arrange for at least three letters of reference on their behalf to be submitted to the application website. Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, other legally protected characteristics or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The University promotes Affirmative Action for minorities, women, individuals who are disabled, and veterans. Johns Hopkins University is a drug-free, smoke-free workplace. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Assistant Teaching Professor (Fixed Term), Cambridge, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27225 Deadline: 2023-10-29 Location: Cambridge, UK Additional Information: https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/42911/ Contact: director.mphildis[AT]phy.cam.ac.uk The School of Physical Sciences invites applications for a Assistant Teaching Professor in the field of Data Intensive Science to be held in the Department of Physics. This full-time position would be directly connected to the existing Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Data Intensive science and the new MPhil in Data Intensive Science. The successful candidate will have extensive experience analysing scientific data sets, either in academia or industry, preferably in one of the research areas mentioned above. They should have a proven track record of teaching and be an excellent communicator. They should be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of, and show practical experience with, statistical methods and machine learning algorithms. They must also be proficient in Python and the techniques required for software development best practice. Familiarity with other coding languages, in particular C++, and high-performance computing is desirable. They must be highly organised and motivated and should demonstrate aptitude for programme coordination. It is expected that they will hold a PhD in mathematics or physics (or a cognate discipline). Due to the fast-moving nature of the topics covered in the MPhil and research within the CDT, the role holder would be expected to be: research active, to participate in one or more of the research groups associated with the programme, and to maintain their knowledge of the current status of research, and techniques used within them. The successful candidate will be expected to support the MPhil by: the creation and delivery of course modules; the supervision, assessment, and examination of modules; and the provision of computational projects for the new Master's degree. They will support the management and running of the CDT primarily by: overseeing the students participation on the MPhil, their industrial placements, and day to day coordination of the centre and liaison with the students. They will also be expected to participate in the administration of tasks associated with the academic delivery of these programmes like overseeing the seminar series and industry led modules, and the coordination and delivery of non-examined short courses on advanced topics or transferable skills. A new Academic Career pathway scheme for Teaching and Scholarship staff has been developed to recognise and reward outstanding contributions and celebrate academic achievement through promotion and/or pay progression. Applicants should submit the following documents with their application: 1) Curriculum Vitae (CV) 2) An experience statement of up to two pages setting out your past work in Data Intensive Science and how it relates to the skills required for this position. This should include a description as to how it connects with existing research activities within the MPhil. 3) A teaching statement of up to two pages setting out your approach to teaching and the contributions you can make to the new MPhil programme in Data Intensive Science. 4) Please include details of two referees, including e-mail address and phone number, whom the University of Cambridge can contact for references. This position has funds for 3 years in the first instance, with the intention for the role to continue dependent upon the success of the MPhil course. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Postdoctoral Fellowships in Astronomy and Astrophysics, Mumbai, India ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27231 Deadline: 2023-11-01 Location: Mumbai, India Additional Information: https://www.tifr.res.in/~daa/ Contact: chairdaa[AT]tifr.res.in The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics (DAA; https://www.tifr.res.in/~daa/) at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai invites applications from qualified candidates for Visiting Fellow (post-doctoral) positions. The research interests pursued at DAA are diverse and include projects involving instrument-building (Infrared, X-Ray and Radio), observational, theoretical, and computational efforts. The science topics pursued in the department include extrasolar planets, star and planet formation, interstellar medium, star clusters, stellar dynamics, resolved transients, fast radio bursts, gravitational waves, seismology, Solar astrophysics, black holes, pulsars and accreting neutron stars, compact-object binaries, X-ray astronomy including science from AstroSat data, gravitational waves including science using InPTA, IPTA, and Ligo-Virgo-Kagra data, cosmology, multi-messenger astronomy, and astronomical big data analysis using machine learning techniques. This position allows the fellows to pursue their own research projects independently, although they are welcome to collaborate with any faculty in the department. Qualification: At the time of joining, the candidate must have completed her/his Ph. D. (Successfully defended thesis). Duration: The position is initially for one year with a possibility of extensions for up to three years upon satisfactory performance. Benefits: In addition to a competitive salary, the position comes with a competitive research contingency grant, health benefits, and accommodation assistance (accommodation on campus as per availability, or HRA). Deadline for application: November 01, 2023 Application procedure: The application should include a - cover letter, - research proposal (should include past research expertise, future research plans at TIFR), - CV, - publication list (in addition to all publications, include ORCID ID and link to applicant's ADS listing), and - names and contact information of three referees. Interested applicants should collate all material into a single PDF and send it to chairdaa(a)tifr.res.in and cc to daapostdoc(a)gmail.com. If the interested applicant already has a specific faculty in mind for collaboration, it is alright to contact that faculty as well, but a formal application must be sent to the above-mentioned emails to be considered for these positions. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Postdoc in black-hole physics, Haifa, Israel ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27236 Deadline: 2023-12-01 Location: Haifa, Israel Additional Information: https://physics.haifa.ac.il/2021/09/13/shahar-hadar/?lang=en Contact: shaharhadar[AT]sci.haifa.ac.il The Department of Physics at the University of Haifa invites applications for postdoctoral positions in black-hole physics. Candidates with expertise in gravitational physics, broadly defined, and/or relativistic astrophysics, are encouraged to apply. The appointment is for 2+1 years, beginning at or before fall 2024. The successful candidates will be offered a competitive scholarship, relocation expenses, computer facilities, and travel funds. The group maintains a strong collaboration with research groups at different Israeli institutions, in particular at the neighboring Technion, and postdocs are encouraged to pursue independent research. Applicants are asked to email a description of research achievements and future plans, a curriculum vitae with a list of publications, and arrange for three letters of reference to be emailed to Shahar Hadar by Dec. 1st 2023. Applicants should have a PhD by the anticipated starting date. For inquiries about the position please contact Shahar Hadar. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Postdoctoral positions in gravitational waves, Marseille, France ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27246 Deadline: 2023-11-20 Location: Marseille, France Additional Information: https://www.cpt.univ-mrs.fr/~mancarella/jobs_2023_postdoc.html Contact: mancarella[AT]cpt.univ-mrs.fr The Centre de Physique Theorique (CPT) at the Aix-Marseille University in Marseille (France) invites applications for two postdoctoral positions in gravitational-wave astronomy/cosmology. Successful candidates will join a newly established research program led by Dr. Michele Mancarella and funded by the Fondation A*Midex Initiative of Excellence Grant "Cosmology and Astrophysics with Gravitational waves and Galaxy surveys" (COSMOAGG). Specific interests will be focussed on gravitational-wave cosmology, large-scale inference techniques for gravitational-wave astronomy, and next-generation gravitational-wave experiments. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in Physics or related discipline, strong programming skills, and expertise in the cross-correlation between galaxy and gravitational-wave catalogues, gravitational-wave population studies and hierarchical bayesian inference, applications of machine learning techniques, and/or forecast tools for gravitational-wave detectors of next generation, though we are open to all candidates with a strong background in gravitational-wave physics and multi-messenger astronomy. The postdoctoral fellows are expected to participate in the activities of the LISA consortium and of the Einstein Telescope Observational Science Board. They will also have the opportunity of developing their independent research lines. The positions will last for 2+1 years and include generous research and travel resources as well as relocation expenses. The starting date can be between April and December 2024. The monthly net salary starts from around 2000 EUR for junior candidates (3 years of experience) and will increase after the first year. The recruits will join the CPT's cosmology team, which consists of five permanent staff whose research focuses on theoretical cosmology, dark energy and modified gravity, the large-scale structure of the universe, and have access to data from the Euclid space mission.Two more postdoctoral researchers specializing in gravitational wave theory will join the team in 2024. The wider community in Marseille includes the Centre de Physique des Particules de Marseille (CPPM) and the Laboratories d'Astrophysique de Marseille hosting cosmologists heavily involved in spectro-photometric surveys of the Universe. Marseille is a warm, beautiful mediterranean city in the hearth of the worldwide famous Provence. The CPT is located in the Luminy Campus, at the gates of the Calanques National Park, a terrestrial and marine natural wonder for climbing, snorkelling and hiking. Applications consists in a CV with a list of publications and a two-pages research statement to be sent in a single pdf file at mancarella[AT]cpt.univ-mrs.fr with email subject "COSMOAGG application - NAME OF THE CANDIDATE". The application deadline is November 20th, 2023, though we will consider applications until the positions are filled. Candidates should also arrange for at least two reference letters to be sent separately by the application deadline to the same address, including in the email subject "COSMOAGG reference letter - NAME OF THE CANDIDATE". We particularly welcome expressions of interest from traditionally underrepresented groups. For additional inquiries please do not hesitate to contact mancarella[AT]cpt.univ-mrs.fr or michele.mancarella(a)unimib.it . +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Postdoc positions in gravitational-wave source modelling, Dublin, Ireland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/10/11/postdoc-positions-in-gravita… Deadline: 2023-11-17 Location: Dublin, Ireland Additional Information: https://forms.gle/yig6jREHN3n7Bqa1A. Contact: niels.warburton[AT]ucd.ie University College Dublin (Ireland) invites expressions of interest for a postdoctoral position in gravitational wave source modelling, with a focus on small mass-ratio binaries. The successful candidate will work with Dr Niels Warburton and be funded through a Royal Society - Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) grant. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in black hole perturbation theory and/or gravitational-wave data analysis for extreme mass-ratio inspirals, although we are open to all candidates with a strong background in gravitational-wave science. Candidates will have ample opportunities to collaborate with the broader Relativity Group at UCD, and will also be encouraged to pursue their own research topics. The appointment will be for two years. The salary will be at the level of an SFI New Post-Doctoral Researcher Level 2A - Point 1 (~ 43k EUR gross salary per annum) and comes with additional research and travel funds. The Relativity Group at UCD consists of 3 faculty members (Prof. Adrian Ottewill, Dr Barry Wardell, Dr Niels Warburton), 3 senior research fellows (Dr Sarp Akcay, Dr Christiana Pantelidou, Dr Chris Kavanagh), a postdoctoral fellow (Dr Gabriel Andres Piovano) and 6 PhD students. Together they form a vibrant and friendly research group whose expertise include gravitational self-force calculations, numerical relativity, quantum fields on curved backgrounds, effective-one-body theory, and many other aspects of gravitational wave source modelling. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome expressions of interest from traditionally underrepresented groups. Successful candidates will have a PhD in Physics or related discipline, strong programming skills, and previous experience in gravitational wave source modelling. Applications should include a CV with a list of publications and a list of three reference letter writers, and a two-page statement covering research interests and plans. These should be sent by November 17th, 2023 using the linked web form. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. Tenure track faculty position in General Relativity, Troy, AL, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27253 Deadline: 2024-01-01 Location: Troy, Alabama, USA Additional Information: https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/39217 Contact: gmenon[AT]troy.edu Troy University invites applications for a full-time tenure track position in Physics, specifically in General Relativity/Cosmology/Theoretical Astrophysics. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher, with an expected start date of August 1, 2024. Candidates must have earned a Ph. D. in General Relativity or a closely related area, with a clearly demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance the existing and newly formed Relativity and Cosmology group (Relativity and Cosmology Group (troy.edu)) at Troy University. The application link can be found here: https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/39217 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Postdoctoral Fellowship in Theoretical and Gravitational Wave Astrophysics, Copenhagen, Denmark ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/10/11/postdoctoral-fellowship-in-t… Deadline: 2023-12-01 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/26159 Contact: nbia[AT]nbi.ku.dk The Niels Bohr International Academy (NBIA) at the Niels Bohr Institute invites expressions of interest for a 3-year postdoctoral fellowship at the interface between astrophysical fluid dynamics and gravitational wave astrophysics. Fall 2024 would be the preferred starting date. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit all material via the URL provided before December 1st, 2023. The search may possibly continue beyond that date. Highly qualified candidates would also be considered in the ongoing search for a fixed-term 5-year Assistant Professorship in Theoretical and Gravitational Wave Astrophysics. We are seeking highly motivated, outstanding individuals who will contribute and develop research programs related to the dynamics and observational signatures of compact binary mergers. Expertise in astrophysical fluid dynamics, magnetohydrodynamics, and gravitational wave astrophysics and/or high-performance computing will constitute valuable assets. Postdoctoral fellows are expected to carry out an independent research program and interact with other NBIA members. They have the opportunity to guide students and junior fellows, teach courses at various levels, participate in outreach activities, and organize international meetings and PhD schools. The Theoretical Astrophysics and Gravitational Wave Astrophysics groups at Niels Bohr International Academy include Martin Pessah, Johan Samsing, Daniel D'Orazio, and about 10 students and postdoctoral researchers. All group members have access to some of the largest dedicated astrophysics computer resources in Scandinavia, including a general-purpose cluster with more than 10,000 cores, a GPU cluster, a petabyte of storage, and dedicated data analysis servers. The Niels Bohr International Academy strives to attract the best and the brightest by providing the environment to enable curiosity-driven breakthrough research in the physical sciences and mathematics. This hire is part of a vigorous ongoing expansion at the Niels Bohr International Academy into the field of Gravitational Physics, bringing together a number of scientists from several areas of theoretical physics and astrophysics in order to address some of the most burning questions related to gravity. The entire Gravity Group at Niels Bohr International Academy includes the Strong Group and has around 40 researchers from junior to senior levels, and a very active and dynamic program of visitors, workshops, conferences, PhD-schools, seminars, and informal group meetings. The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes all qualified individuals regardless of personal background. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Assistant Professorship in Theoretical and Gravitational Wave Astrophysics, Copenhagen, Denmark ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/10/11/assistant-professorship-in-t… Deadline: 2023-12-01 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/25897 Contact: nbia[AT]nbi.ku.dk The Niels Bohr International Academy (NBIA) at the Niels Bohr Institute invites expressions of interest for a fixed-term 5-year assistant professorship at the interface between astrophysical fluid dynamics and gravitational wave astrophysics in the area of dynamics and observational signatures of compact binary mergers. Fall 2024 would be the preferred starting date. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit all material via the URL provided before December 1st, 2023. The search may possibly continue beyond that date. We are seeking highly motivated, outstanding individuals with the drive and capacity to establish themselves as leaders by building their own groups. Assistant professors at NBIA benefit from significant support from senior faculty members towards these goals. Assistant professors are expected to carry out an independent research program and interact with other NBIA members. They have the opportunity to guide students and junior fellows, teach courses at various levels, participate in outreach activities, and organize international meetings and PhD schools. The Theoretical Astrophysics and Gravitational Wave Astrophysics groups at Niels Bohr International Academy include Martin Pessah, Johan Samsing, Daniel D'Orazio, and about 10 students and postdoctoral researchers. All group members have access to some of the largest dedicated astrophysics computer resources in Scandinavia, including a general-purpose cluster with more than 10,000 cores, a GPU cluster, a petabyte of storage, and dedicated data analysis servers. The Niels Bohr International Academy strives to attract the best and the brightest by providing the environment to enable curiosity-driven breakthrough research in the physical sciences and mathematics. This hire is part of a vigorous ongoing expansion at the Niels Bohr International Academy into the field of Gravitational Physics, bringing together a number of scientists from several areas of theoretical physics and astrophysics in order to address some of the most burning questions related to gravity. The entire Gravity Group at Niels Bohr International Academy includes the Strong Group and has around 40 researchers from junior to senior levels, and a very active and dynamic program of visitors, workshops, conferences, PhD-schools, seminars, and informal group meetings. The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes all qualified individuals regardless of personal background. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. Postdoctoral fellowship in gravitational waves, Singapore ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/10/12/postdoctoral-fellowship-in-g… Deadline: 2023-12-31 Location: Singapore Additional Information: https://www.physics.nus.edu.sg/ Contact: alvincjk[AT]nus.edu.sg Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research fellowship in the Department of Physics at the National University of Singapore (NUS). The successful candidate will work under the supervision of faculty member Alvin Chua. We seek applicants with a strong background in scientific modelling and analysis for contemporary and/or near-future gravitational-wave detectors such as LIGO, LISA and pulsar timing arrays. The successful candidate will join and contribute to the growth of a new gravity/astrophysics group at NUS with both theoretical and observational interests. This group presently includes faculty members Profs Edward Teo (gravitation) and Xinliang An (mathematical physics), research fellows Drs Soichiro Isoyama and Josh Mathews, as well as several PhD and MSc students. There will also be opportunities to take up (or retain) membership in international gravitational-wave collaborations such as LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA and the LISA Consortium, and to be formally involved in their activities. Applicants with expertise in gravitational-wave data analysis are particularly encouraged to apply. Those with a more general background in applied mathematics, statistics, data science or computational science will also be considered. Relevant areas of expertise can include (but are not limited to) topics such as applied geometry, numerical analysis, computational statistics, time-series analysis and statistical learning. The ideal candidate for this position will possess skills and interests in both theoretical and computational research, a willingness to diversify their expertise and to be involved in cross-disciplinary projects, as well as the disposition to work well independently and as part of a team. They will be expected to maintain their own individual research programme, while working in close collaboration with Prof. Chua on topics of mutual interest. The initial appointment is for one year, with expected renewal up to three years in total, and could start as early as June 2024. This position comes with a competitive salary and personal benefits, as well as travel funds for international conferences/visits. There will also be opportunities for the successful candidate to gain additional experience in teaching and research supervision during their appointment. Applicants should submit the following materials via e-mail to Alvin Chua (alvincjk[AT]nus.edu.sg): a cover letter, their CV and list of publications, a short statement of research, and the e-mail addresses of three academic referees who will provide letters of reference. All materials should be received by 31 December 2023 for full consideration. At NUS, the health and safety of our staff and students is one of our utmost priorities, and COVID-vaccination supports our commitment to ensure the safety of our community and to make NUS as safe and welcoming as possible. Many of our roles require a significant amount of physical interaction with students/staff/public members. Even for job roles that may be performed remotely, there will be instances where on-campus presence is required. Taking into consideration the health and well-being of our staff and students, and to better protect everyone in the campus, job applicants are strongly encouraged to have themselves fully COVID-vaccinated to secure successful employment with NUS. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. Postdoc in astroparticle physics, Trieste, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27265 Deadline: 2023-12-15 Location: Trieste, Italy Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/26187 Contact: barausse[AT]sissa.it The astroparticle group at SISSA (Trieste, Italy; www.sissa.it/app) invites applications for a postdoctoral research position to start in the Fall of 2024. The position is for two years, with a possible extension to a third year. The research fields of the group are connected to the areas of: astroparticle physics, dark matter, dark energy, astrophysical probes of fundamental interactions, early Universe, gravitational wave astrophysics, structures in the Universe, theory and phenomenology of gravity, data science applications. The International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA) is a leading research and training institution (PhD School) located in Trieste, Italy. The campus is in a green area on the hills close to Trieste and is efficiently connected to the city by public transport. SISSA offers to its community top tier research facilities (e.g. High Performance Computing facilities) and services (canteen and kindergarten services located on site). The Physics Area at SISSA has connections with the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), the National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN), the National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF) and the National Council for Research (CNR). SISSA is also a founding member of several research Institutes such as IFPU, IGAP and TQT. More information on research in Physics at SISSA can be found at www.sissa.it. Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12. Postdoctoral Positions for Euclid, Padova/Genova, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27268 Deadline: 2023-10-31 Location: Padova/Genova, Italy Additional Information: http://www.dfa.unipd.it/ Contact: alessandro.renzi[AT]unipd.it The Euclid-related LaScaLa project invites applications for two Postdoctoral Researcher positions in Systematics Analysis of NISP' spectroscopic data of Euclid mission. These positions offer a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team of researchers at the forefront of cosmology and astrophysics. The successful candidates will play a pivotal role in the analysis of data from the Euclid mission, focusing on the identification, modeling, and mitigation of systematic uncertainties in observational data, for Dark Energy and Neutrino. Successful candidates will be part of the "LaScaLa" project funded by the MUR of Italy. Targeted investigations focus on the systematics analysis of Euclid satellite data, in particular NISP spectroscopy. Successful candidates will have a PhD in Physics or related discipline, strong programming skills, and previous experience in cosmology and/or astrophysics. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome expressions of interest from traditionally underrepresented groups. 1) Location: Padova Position Description: We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in data analysis for Cosmology, as well as applications of statistical and machine-learning tools to Cosmology (although we are open to all candidates with a strong Astronomy and Astrophysics background!). We anticipate awarding one position. Appointments come with a generous research and travel budget. The starting date is approximatively January 2024. We are open to accept Expression of Interest for the following position: Postdoctoral Researcher (Full-time) Duration 20 month. Candidates are required to hold a M.Sc. and have documented research skills acquired through a PhD obtained before July of 2024 in the scientific field related to the research activity of the project. Expected net salary ~1500 euro. Applications should include a CV with a list of publications and a two-page statement covering research interests and plans. These should be sent by October 30th 2023 using the email: alessandro.renzi[AT]pd.infn.it 2) Location: Genova Position Description: We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in simulation and analysis of near-infrared detectors (although we are open to all candidates with a strong Astronomy and Astrophysics background!). We anticipate awarding one position. The starting date is December 2023/January 2024. We are open to accept Expression of Interest for a Postdoctoral Researcher (Assegno INFN) Duration 1 year + 1 (renewable depending on funds availability). Candidates are required to hold a Ph.D. in the scientific field related to the research activity of the project. Expected net salary ~1800 euro. Applications should include a CV with a list of publications and a two-page statement covering research interests and plans. These should be sent by October 30th, 2023 using the email: stefano.davini[AT]ge.infn.it +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.13. Physics for Future - MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships, Prague, Czech Republic ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27271 Deadline: 2023-11-10 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Additional Information: https://p4f.fzu.cz/ Contact: p4f[AT]fzu.cz The Physics for Future (P4F), co-funded under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie COFUND and coordinated by the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences-FZU, is a postdoctoral fellowship programme allowing researchers to execute their own bottom-up research project over two years in Czechia, within the facilities of the FZU or ELI Beamlines based on the choice of their supervisor. We expect to recruit 30 fellows in this first call. We offer: * Experienced supervisors in the following domains: astronomy, astrophysics and cosmology; atomic, molecular and chemical physics, biophysics, condensed matter physics, fluids and plasma physics (including surface physics), high energy physics, nano materials, nuclear physics, optics, pure mathematics, applied mathematics, statistical physics. * Unique interdisciplinary environment * Cutting-edge infrastructure * Training in soft and transferable skills * Wide international academic network * Industrial partners Join us in advancing the frontiers of Physics! Requirements Research field: Physics Researcher profile: Recognised Researcher (R2) Education level: PhD (or equivalent) Languages: English The applicants must hold a PhD degree by the call deadline and have no more than 8 years of full-time equivalent (FTE) experience in research since their PhD award. The applicants are invited to apply through the P4F open call. The evaluation and selection process for admitted applications will involve a two-phase assessment, encompassing a written evaluation followed by an interview. What is included in a fellowship? Successful applicants will receive a 2-year employment contract. The monthly gross salary of the fellow will be approx. EUR 3232 if the fellow is not entitled to the Family allowance and EUR 3416 if the fellow demonstrates he or she is entitled to the Family allowance. The gross salary is composed of the Living allowance, the Mobility allowance and the Family allowance where applicable and is subject to tax and health and social deductions. In addition, the P4F Fellowship provides generous contributions towards the cost of research expenses. The fellows will be offered career development support and training events in soft and transferable skills. Eligibility criteria Ph.D. degree or evidence of completing Ph.D. degree requirements and waiting to receive the degree. 0-8 years of postdoctoral experience in research (after completing the Ph.D.). Comply with the MSCA Mobility rule, i.e., applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activities (work, studies, etc.) for more than 12 months in the Czech Republic in the 36 months immediately before the application deadline. How to apply Interested candidates should submit their project proposal in English including all mandatory attachments via the application portal. Only applications received through the application portal will be considered. For full instruction, please, see Guide for Applicants. About the host institutions Institute of Physics (FZU) + ELI Beamlines facility The Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences is a prestigious public research institution specialising in fundamental and applied research across a diverse range of fields. With a staff of over 700 scientific employees, the institute is a leading research organisation in Czechia with a vital role in advancing human understanding of physics and its applications in the world. The inspirational environment at FZU provides top basic, applied and interdisciplinary research and training for students. FZU's research activities address important societal challenges and help advance scientific knowledge and technology. FZU is a major partner to industry and committed to transforming research into practical applications which have benefits across society. With the P4F fellowship programme, FZU aims to build on its expertise of?the divisions of FZU in elementary particle physics, condensed matter physics, solid state physics, optics, plasma and laser physics. ELI Beamlines Facility is a leading laser research centre and part of The Extreme Light Infrastructure ERIC, pan-European research Infrastructure hosting the world's most intense lasers. ELI provides unique tools of support for scientific excellence in Europe. ELI ERIC has developed and operates four leading edge high-power femtosecond laser systems reaching unprecedented intensities. ELI ERIC offers to its users unique femtosecond sources of X-rays and accelerated particles. These beamlines enable pioneering research not only in physics and material science but also in life science, laboratory astrophysics, chemistry with strong application potential. Employee benefits and support FZU and ELI ERIC provide a wide range of benefits and offer supporting conditions for work and life balance. The main are: Opportunities for professional development through courses, workshops, and other skill-building activities. Inclusive and Friendly Work Environment that values diversity; High flexibility of work (flexible working hours, work from home); Extended holidays (five weeks of vacation and six days of personal leave); Co-working space baby and children friendly; Meal Allowance; Welcome Office Support during the onboarding process; FZU as the coordinator operates in line with the principles set out in the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers and is the holder of HR Excellence in Research Award. Diversity, equity, and inclusion FZU is an equal opportunity employer that strongly supports and encourages diversity. This approach helps foster a positive work culture and creates a supportive environment for all employees. Diversity, equity, and inclusion?principles are incorporated into our policies and hiring practices, creating a solid base for fair and bias-free hiring practices. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.14. Open postdoc position, Okinawa, Japan ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/10/15/open-postdoc-position/ Deadline: 2023-12-16 Location: Okinawa, Japan Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/26229 Contact: qgqft.oist[AT]gmail.com Applications are invited for a postdoc position in the Gravity, Quantum Geometry and Field Theory group (Principal Investigator: Reiko Toriumi) at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University, Japan, starting in the Fall of 2024. The successful applicant will work in the group lead by Prof. Reiko Toriumi. Responsibilities 1. The candidate is expected to actively contribute to the research program of Gravity, Quantum Geometry and Field Theory group including collaborations, meetings and seminars, and to mentor student research. 2. The candidate must have a clear research plan (with flexibility and interests in potential collaboration with Prof. Reiko Toriumi and other members), and be able to achieve research objectives. 3. The candidate is expected to be in residence for the time of appointment. Support for conference and collaboration travel/host can be provided but up to availability of funding. Qualifications 1. Applicants are required to have completed Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics and/or Mathematics by the time of appointment and have a background in quantum gravity, quantum field theory, random geometry or related areas. 2. We are looking for a self-motivated, proactive, responsible, and respectful researcher. 3. Demonstrates excellent oral and written English. Term Full-time, fixed term appointment for 1 year starting Fall 2024. There may be an opportunity to renew it (second year is very likely, and third year depending on the performance). Compensation The salary is internationally competitive and complemented by allowances as below. Benefits 1. Relocation, housing and commuting allowances in addition to the salary. 2. Annual paid leave (10 days for the first year and 20 days for the second year) and summer holidays (7 days) 3. Health insurance, welfare pension insurance, and worker's accident compensation insurance. Application documents in pdf (in English) 1. Cover letter 2. Research statement (includes future research plan, where you may also consider overlap in interests with the research that Prof. Reiko Toriumi does.) 3. CV including publication list 4. Three reference letters to be submitted through Academic Jobs Online 26229 The application materials 1, 2, and 3 should be compiled in one single pdf file and should be sent to qgqft.oist[AT]gmail.com. Please submit only the reference letters through Academic Jobs Online 26229. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Reiko Toriumi at qgqft.oist[AT]gmail.com. Application deadline The review of the applications will start on 16th December 2023, and will continue until the positions are filled. The applications received by 16th December 2023 are guaranteed full consideration. 1919-1 Tancha, Onna, Kunigami District, Okinawa 904-0495 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.15. Postdoctoral Position in Astrophysics, Kyoto, Japan ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/10/17/postdoctoral-positions-in-as… Deadline: 2023-12-17 Location: Kyoto, Japan Additional Information: https://www.yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/news/n408?lang=en-GB Contact: mm2023[AT]yukawa.koyto-u.ac.jp Postdoctoral Positions based on Grant-in-Aid for Transformative Research Areas (A) "The creation of multi-messenger astrophysics -- The unified picture of the dynamical universe driven by births of black holes" (PI: Shigeru Yoshida), Research Group C02 "Theoretical studies for multi-messenger signals from strongly gravitating objects" (PI: Masaru Shibata) (Deadline: NLT 11:59 pm JST, on Dec 17th, 2023) Job title: Program-specific researcher The title of "Research Assistant Professor" may be granted depending on the qualification. Number of available positions: One position Qualification: The candidate must hold a doctoral degree by the time of appointment Job description: This position is funded by JSPS KAKENHI " Theoretical studies for multi-messenger signals from strongly gravitating objects" (PI: Masaru Shibata). The successful candidate is expected to work with PI and other members (Kunihito Ioka, Yu-ichiro Sekiguchi, Kenta Hotokezaka) on this project. Job location: Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics, Kyoto University, Kitashirakawa Oiwakecho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto. Expected start date: As soon as possible after April 1st, 2024 Contract term: The successful candidate is appointed to renewable one-year terms up to 31st March 2028. Probation period: 6 months Business hours: Discretionary labor system, based on 7 hours, 45 minutes (8:30-17:15 work schedule with a one-hour break) per day, 38 hours 45 minutes per week. Days off: Saturdays, Sundays, National holidays, Year-end and New Year holidays, and the University Foundation Day. Salary: Determined by qualifications and experience (Annual salary). A small amount of research grants is provided. Allowance: Any allowance, such as commuting expenses, housing expenses, bonuses, etc. is not provided. Social insurance: (1) National Public Service Mutual Aid Associations (2)Employee's pension insurance (3) Unemployment insurance (4) Worker's accident insurance Application deadline: All materials must arrive by 11:59 p.m. (JST) on Dec 17th, 2023. Selection process: Selection will be made based on the documents submitted. Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview as necessary. Application documents: The candidate is required to submit the following documents (1) to (6) by email to mm2023{AT}yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp with the subject line "MM2023". The documents should be sent in a single PDF file in order of their numbers. (1) Curriculum Vitae (2) List of research publications (Please mark up to three main papers) (3) Date of appointment (4) Research statement (5) Research plans (6) Names and contact information of two reference persons Contact: Kunihito Ioka Email: mm2023{AT}yukawa.koyto-u.ac.jp Notes: Personal information in the application documents will be used solely to screen applicants and never for other purposes. The department is building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications regardless of gender or disability. The university is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. The university prohibits on-campus smoking except in designated outdoor spaces to minimize secondhand smoke exposure. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.16. Postdoctoral Research Position in Extreme Gravity, Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27299 Deadline: 2023-12-01 Location: Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA Additional Information: https://my.physics.illinois.edu/submit/go.asp?id=1830 Contact: bkoebbe[AT]illinois.edu The Illinois Relativity Group at the Department of Physics of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a postdoctoral research fellow position with a focus on extreme gravity. The fellowship is intended for work on cutting-edge topics in gravitational waves, including their modeling and use to extract (nuclear, particle, astro or other fundamental) physics from current and future signal from ground-based (such as advanced LIGO) or space-based detectors (such as LISA). The fellow will focus on compact binary gravitational-wave sources (of comparable mass or of extreme mass-ratios), when these sources are in complex astrophysical configurations, immersed in astrophysical or other particle environments, or affected by well-motivated and still-viable modifications to general relativity. The successful candidate should have strengths in one or more of the following topics: extreme mass-ratio inspirals through self-force calculations or through other approximate methods, inspiral models in post-Newtonian theory, quasi-normal modeling with black hole perturbation theory, parameter estimation and Bayesian model selection through matched filtering of actual data and of (simulated) synthetic data, machine learning techniques as applied to gravitational wave data analysis. Moreover, the successful candidate must demonstrate research experience and creativity, breadth and depth of knowledge in extreme gravity, high productivity and high quality publications, and mastery of written and oral communication. A Ph.D in physics, astronomy, or a related discipline is required by the start of employment. The successful candidate will join Professor Nico Yunes and his large research group (including 10 graduate students and 3 other postdoctoral researchers) in the study of extreme-gravity topics related to the above description. The successful candidate will also become a member of the Illinois Relativity Group, which, in addition to Professor Yunes, is also composed of Professor Stu Shapiro, Assistant Professor Helvi Witek, Research Professor Antonios Tsokaros, and their research groups. The successful candidate will also become a member of the Illinois Center for Advanced Studies of the Universe (ICASU), with access to its many resources and interactions with its many faculty members. In particular, the astrophysics, relativity and cosmology part of ICASU includes Professor Charles Gammie, Professor Gil Holder and Associate Professor Peter Adshead. Use the following link to apply: https://my.physics.illinois.edu/submit/go.asp?id=1830 Interested candidates will submit an application which must include the following separate documents: curriculum vitae, list of publications, with a summary of total papers published, number of citations to papers and h-index as determined by the Inspire search engine, list of presentations given outside of the candidate's research group, brief research statement (3-page limit, 1-inch margins, 12 pt font), three letters of recommendation. Please contact Brandy Koebbe bkoebbe[AT]illinois.edu if you have questions. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.17. Postdoctoral positions in gravitational-wave source modelling, Southampton, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27310 Deadline: 2023-11-14 Location: Southampton, UK Additional Information: https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?id=40768 Contact: A.Pound[AT]soton.ac.uk The University of Southampton is inviting applications for two postdoctoral positions (Research Fellow and Senior Research Fellow) in gravitational-wave source modelling. The successful candidates will undertake research as part of Adam Pound's ERC Consolidator Grant/UKRI Frontier Research Grant programme to model waveforms from small-mass-ratio binaries. Southampton's School of Mathematical Sciences is home to a large research group in gravitational physics, currently comprising 16 staff members and a number of postdocs and PhD students. Research in the group includes black-hole and neutron-star physics, gravitational-wave source modelling and data analysis, gravitational self-force, numerical relativity, string theory, and holography. The group is involved in the LISA Consortium, the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, and the Einstein Telescope Collaboration, and the successful applicants will contribute to high-accuracy gravitational-wave model development for both current and future detectors. The ideal candidates will have a track record in at least one of the following research areas: the relativistic two-body problem (including post-Newtonian or post-Minkowskian approximations), gravitational self-force theory, black hole perturbation theory, tidal perturbations of compact bodies, and environmental or beyond-GR effects in extreme-mass-ratio inspirals. The applicants will have, or be about to obtain, a relevant PhD degree in physics or mathematics. The Research Fellow post will be for 3 years, and the Senior Research Fellow post will be for 4 years, with negotiable start dates. Both fellows will additionally have the opportunity to join a tight-knit collaboration that links Southampton to University College Dublin, the Albert Einstein Institute, the Niels Bohr Institute, the Universite' libre de Bruxelles, and others. The Senior Research Fellow will lead one or more projects within the collaboration. Applications should be made at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?id=40768, with a deadline of 14 November 2023. A complete application should include (i) a CV, including a list of publications, and (ii) a statement of research interests (no more than 1 page). Informal enquiries may be made to Adam Pound at A.Pound(a)soton.ac.uk +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.18. 2 Postdoc positions in Cosmology at Bielefeld University, Bielefeld, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/10/19/2-postdoc-positions-in-cosmo… Deadline: 2024-01-07 Location: Bielefeld, Germany Additional Information: https://uni-bielefeld.hr4you.org/job/view/2783/research-positions-postdocs-… Contact: cuhlemann[AT]physik.uni-bielefeld.de I am looking to recruit two postdocs (one 3yrs, one 3yrs+1) for a start in autumn 2024 at Bielefeld University (Germany), where I will be moving in March 2024. The goal of my ERC-funded project "Probing cosmic large-scale structure beyond the average" is to develop new methods for dynamical and statistical description of the large-scale structure of the Universe in order to extract the maximum cosmological information from galaxy surveys such as Euclid. The two posts each relate to one of the core aspects of the project: 1. The extraction of statistical information beyond average densities that dominate the standard two-point correlations. The focus is on developing 1-point statistics for spectroscopic and photometric galaxy clustering as well as weak lensing, in particular counts-in-cells and weak lensing convergence PDFs and density-split statistics in the context of Euclid. New methods will be developed to translate existing theoretical predictions including systematic effects to real observational data and to analyze data from galaxy surveys (Dark Energy Survey and Euclid), in particular by combining two-point and one-point statistics. 2. The description of the phase-space dynamics of dark matter beyond an effective fluid. The focus is on the further development of a wave-based forward model based on Schroeinger equations. This includes the numerical solution of the Schroeinger-Poisson equation, a perturbative treatment of similar Schroeinger equations with external potentials and their combination. The description of dark matter will be translated to survey observables to enable a map-based data analysis. The project is carried out in the Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics group (Prof. Dr. Uhlemann) at the Faculty of Physics. My team already includes a postdoc and two PhD students (currently at Newcastle University), has a close collaboration with LMU Munich and CEA Saclay, as well as involvement in the Euclid working teams "Additional Galaxy Clustering Probes" (#swg-gc-wp-additional-probes) and "Higher-Order Weak Lensing Statistics". Application Details 1-page cover letter mentioning the project preference CV with publication list max. 3-page research statement detailing previous experience and interests contact details for two referees sent via email (a single PDF document is required) to reder[AT]physik.uni-bielefeld.de with reference to the identification code: Wiss23548 Deadline: 08 December 2023 (expected to be extended to 07 January 2024) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.19. Postdoctoral Fellow: Astronomer and Astrophysicist, Canberra, Australia ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/10/20/postdoctoral-fellow-astronom… Deadline: 2023-11-17 Location: Canberra, Australia Additional Information: https://jobs.anu.edu.au/jobs/postdoctoral-fellow-canberra-act-act-australia… Contact: Christopher.Lidman[AT]anu.edu.au The Australian National University Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics is advertising two key roles in a friendly, motivated team working on the two key aspects of gravitational wave research; an Astrophysicist to work in gravitational wave theory and data analysis and an Astronomer to work on optical follow-up of gravitational wave events and other transients. The Astrophysicist will conduct research in gravitational-wave astrophysics, incorporating the latest theoretical development and data analysis techniques. The Astronomer will manage observing programs that use telescopes based in Australia and overseas. The candidates will be able to spend up to 50% of their time on self-directed research. The Astronomer will be based at the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, and the Astrophysicist will be based at the Research School of Physics. These positions are within the ANU Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics (CGA), a joint facility of the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics and the Research School of Physics. CGA undertakes a world-leading role for Australia in the science and technology of gravitational wave discoveries and is the ANU node of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.20. Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, Munich, Germany; Cambridge, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27338 Deadline: 2023-11-20 Location: Munich, Germany; Cambridge, UK Additional Information: https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/43558/ Contact: gr-secretary[AT]damtp.cam.ac.uk The Physical Cosmology group at the University Observatory of the Faculty of Physics at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet Muenchen (LMU) and the DAMTP Centre for Theoretical Cosmology, together with the Kavli Institute for Cosmology, at the University of Cambridge announce the opportunity for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in the area of cosmology within the framework of the LMU-Cambridge strategic partnership. Scientists with a PhD degree in Physics, Astrophysics, Mathematics or related fields are invited to apply. Successful applicants will be expected to conduct original research in the field of cosmology in an active interdisciplinary environment and to help foster collaboration activities between the two institutions. The position is for the first two years located at Ludwig-Maximilians-University and for the following two years at the University of Cambridge. We aim to fill the position as early as possible, but at the latest by October 2024. The position is linked to the research group under the lead of Professor Jochen Weller at the LMU Observatory and then in Cambridge at the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology and the Kavli Institute for Cosmology, Cambridge. We are looking for a person with a background in either theoretical, phenomenological, or observational cosmology including the areas of early-Universe cosmology, large-scale structure, or the cosmic microwave background. In addition, there will be the possibility, subject to successful negotiation, to work within the Dark Energy Survey (DES), Euclid, DESI, LSST DESC, the Simons Observatory, eRosita and SKA. The salary is for the first two years paid according to the German public service pay agreement TV-L E13. The advancement of women in science is an integral part of the University's policy. Therefore, women are especially encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities will be given preference to other applicants with equal qualifications. Subsequently, at the University of Cambridge the position will be appointed at Grade 7 with a salary currently in the range GBP 36,024 - 44,263. The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. We particularly welcome applications from women and/or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in DAMTP. Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance (University of Cambridge). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.21. Two postdoctoral positions on Gravitational Wave Astronomy and Numerical Relativity, Rochester, NY, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27346 Deadline: 2023-12-31 Location: Rochester, NY, USA Additional Information: http://ccrg.rit.edu/ Contact: mxcsma[AT]rit.edu The RIT's Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation (CCRG) is currently seeking to fill two postdoctoral research positions, including a senior postdoctoral fellowship in gravitational wave astronomy, as part of several NASA and NSF collaborative projects, including a new large NASA Theoretical and Computational Astrophysics Network grant. We are looking for highly qualified individuals interested in pursuing research in the fields of numerical relativity, theoretical and computational astrophysics, with an emphasis on general relativistic magnetohydrodynamics simulations of compact object mergers, such as accreting binary, massive, black holes and binary neutron stars. Accreting supermassive binary black holes are promising multi-messenger sources because they strongly emit both gravitational wave and electromagnetic radiation. It is the goal of our group to combine astrophysical knowledge about the environments of these sources with detailed physical simulations of gas flows in the immediate neighborhoods of these binaries as they proceed from large orbital separations through the merger proper and postmerger, and to predict the signals observers would see to identify them. Similarly, we are interested on pushing the frontiers in developing new high-performance algorithms that will allow us to perform long-term simulations neutron star coalescences from prior to merger through to the formation of disks and/or collapse of the merged remnant, the production of jets, and launching of outflows. The group is actively developing new numerical codes and tools (e.g. AsterX, SpacetimeX SphericalNR, Harm3D, PWMHD) as part of The Einstein Toolkit Consortium. The CCRG hosts a number of research scientists and students involved in gravitational wave data analysis from the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and the LISA consortium, and collaborate closely with the larger astrophysics group of observational astronomers gathering data from the Vera Rubin Observatory, Nanograv and JWST. Our researchers have access to some of the largest supercomputers in the world available at national computing centers such as the TACC's Frontera Supercomputer and OLCF' Frontiers exascale GPU-system. Additionally, the CCRG and RIT research computing provide our group exclusive access to several computer clusters with thousands of CPU cores and petabytes of storage. Applications should consist of a cover letter, a brief statement of research interests, a curriculum vitae including publication list, and at least three letters of recommendation. All materials should be sent electronically as soon as possible to: mxcsma[AT]rit.edu with a copy to ccrg-postdoc[AT]ccrg.rit.edu. More information about the CCRG is available at http://ccrg.rit.edu/. And about Rochester at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rochester,_New_York We are looking forward to hearing from you! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.22. PhD position in gravitational physics, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27348 Deadline: 2023-11-20 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Additional Information: https://forms.gle/CYzaNahriFZWih3t8 Contact: srastgoo[AT]ualberta.ca Applications are invited for a PhD position in gravitational physics, including but not limited to black holes, quantum gravity, cosmology, and gravitational waves in the Department of Physics at the University of Alberta, to start in Fall 2024. The successful candidate will work under the joint supervision of Professors Don Page and Saeed Rastgoo. This is a position for a graduate student working towards a PhD degree. Applicants with a bachelor's or a master's degree are welcome to apply. Interested applicants should upload their CV, unofficial transcripts, and cover letter, using the following link: https://forms.gle/CYzaNahriFZWih3t8 Please also arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent directly by the referees to srastgoo[AT]ualberta.ca . The deadline for receiving application material is November 20, 2023. After the above deadline, shortlisted applicants may be invited for an online interview. The selected applicant then must apply for official admission to the University of Alberta through the University-wide channel mentioned in the link below to receive a formal acceptance offer: https://www.ualberta.ca/physics/graduate-studies/information-for-prospectiv… The official University of Alberta University-wide application deadline is December 6, 2023. The University of Alberta has a strong gravitational physics group consisting of professors Don Page, Valeri Frolov, Saeed Rastgoo, Dmitri Pogosian, and several graduate students. We are also a member of LISA consortium and LISA Canada, COSMIC EXPLORER collaboration, and International Society for Quantum Gravity. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in both theory and phenomenology of gravitational theory, and acquire expertise in analytical as well as numerical methods, and become involved in Canadian and international collaborations. The University of Alberta welcomes applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Metis, and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.23. Postdoctoral positions in Cosmology and Gravity, Prague, Czech Republic ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/10/25/postdoctoral-positions-in-co… Deadline: 2023-11-26 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Additional Information: https://www.ceico.cz/jobs/cosmograv-2023 Contact: ignacy.sawicki[AT]fzu.cz The Central European Institute of Cosmology and Fundamental Physics (CEICO) at the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences in Prague welcomes applications for several Postdoctoral Researcher positions in Cosmology, Gravity and related fields. The positions are expected to start in September 2024 with a standard contract duration of two years with a possibility of a one-year extension. An earlier starting date is negotiable. The monthly gross salary is in the range 60 000 - 65 000 CZK from which tax, social and health insurance are deducted. We offer an annual 100 000 CZK (4000 EUR) travel budget. Applicants are expected to have completed a PhD degree in Physics, or a related field, before taking up the post. We are interested in applicants who work in any of the following areas of research: - Early Universe cosmology (e.g. origin of the Big-Bang, inflation, baryogenesis, generation of gravitational wave background) - Late Universe cosmology (e.g. dark matter including ultra-light dark matter, dark energy and modified gravity) . Numerical simulations of structure formation, including acceleration methods such as effective field theory of large-scale structure or emulators . Ultra-light-field searches from laboratory tests (incl. quantum sensors), cosmological, astrophysical and gravitational-wave data - Strong-field gravity (e.g. black hole physics or using gravitational wave astronomy and compact objects for tests of general relativity and new physics) - Tests of the cosmological model and new physics using cosmological or gravitational-wave data, including statistical techniques, modelling of data and parameter estimation As CEICO members, the successful applicants will have access to the team's 2000 CPU-core and multi-GPU computer cluster and be part of a vibrant team with an active visitor programme. The application: Applicants are requested to apply by filling the online form at https://www.ceico.cz/jobs/cosmograv-2023 and uploading a single pdf file (font size no less than 11) with - A Curriculum Vitae. - A one-page statement of past research achievements. - A one-page research proposal, describing also how their research interests would fit within CEICO. - List of publications. The contact details of at least three academic referees must be supplied online. As the application system will contact the referees automatically, it is the applicant's responsibility to inform them of their application and the deadline. Ensure your application is fully submitted (including reference letters) by end of 26 November 2023 to receive full consideration. Enquiries may be addressed to Ignacy Sawicki, ignacy.sawicki[AT]fzu.cz. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. CEICO is a research centre within the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences established with funds from the Czech Academy of Sciences, the Czech Science Foundation, the Czech Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports and the European Commission. The team's areas of research are: cosmology, gravity, string theory, and instrumentation for cosmological observations. The Cosmology and Gravity team is headed by Costas Skordis and comprises staff members Ignacy Sawicki, Alex Vikman and Federico Urban as well as several postdocs and graduate students. CEICO values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. Further information about CEICO, its current members and its research programmes can be found at https://www.ceico.cz. Contact: Ignacy Sawicki (ignacy.sawicki[AT]fzu.cz) More Information: https://www.ceico.cz/jobs +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.24. Long-term research expert in GW simulation and analysis for LISA, Leuven, Belgium ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27374 Deadline: 2023-12-04 Location: Leuven, Belgium Additional Information: https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/60260649 Contact: jonathan.menu[AT]kuleuven.be We are inviting applications for the position of a long-term research expert in gravitational wave simulation and data analysis for LISA. Recent discoveries of gravitational waves from merging black holes and neutron stars by the LIGO and Virgo observatories have marked the beginning of an exciting new era in our observations of the universe. Researchers are working to expand and scientifically exploit this novel window onto the universe. This requires an entirely new generation of gravitational wave (GW) observatories. In space, the European Space Agency's Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) mission is scheduled for launch in the 2030s to open the long-wavelength GW band. Building on the LISA Pathfinder mission, LISA is based on laser interferometry between free flying test masses inside three drag-free spacecraft. At KU Leuven we coordinate the Belgian contributions to the LISA mission development, from instrumentation to the data-analysis architecture. A core team for preparing the scientific observations of the LISA mission is currently being installed at KU Leuven. As our new research expert, you will be closely involved with the preparation of the LISA simulator, which will be the principal solution for testing LISA data reduction pipelines and for the end-to-end validation of the LISA mission. Your role will be an essential part of the new Gravitational Wave Initiative of the Department of Physics and Astronomy and of the Science, Engineering and Technology Group at KU Leuven, which brings together staff members and researchers from different research divisions around gravitational wave physics and engineering. The overarching goal of this Initiative is to strengthen KU Leuven contributions to two international flagship missions in the field of gravitational waves: the Einstein Telescope underground and LISA in space. Research divisions at the Department of Physics and Astronomy heavily involved in this Initiative include the Institute of Astronomy, the Institute for Theoretical Physics, and the Laboratory for Semiconductor Physics, each of which are young and vibrant research groups comprising several dozens of scientists, engineers, and administrative staff. Responsibilities: - You will bring and develop expertise in the field of gravitational wave source simulation, population synthesis, and instrument simulation for LISA. - You will develop a strategy and solution architecture that will integrate the individual LISA simulator pieces. You will collect and analyse requirements from all relevant stakeholders. You will coordinate and help execute technical activities for the LISA simulator, in collaboration with the KU Leuven, national, and international LISA teams. - You will build up an international network of domain experts, who can contribute technical and practical simulator experience for instrumentation and (populations of) GW science targets. - You will be encouraged to set up your own research activities in GW data analysis, that will scientifically exploit the datasets of the upcoming GW observatories. Ideally, this work will complement your LISA simulator work. - You will actively search for funding opportunities and international collaborations to boost the research output of the GW team at KU Leuven. - You will aim for excellence in your research and technology developments, publish in outstanding journals, and present your work at the main conferences in your field. Profile - PhD degree in physics, astronomy, engineering, or a related field - Experience in (astro)physical-instrumentation design and/or simulation - Excellent software development skills (Python and/or C++), experience in collaborative coding projects (e.g., for data reduction pipelines, numerical simulation) - Experience in gravitational wave research, from the scientific and/or from the instrumentation side - Self-organized, ability to work independently as well as part of a team - Commitment to personal development and updating of knowledge and skills, both for themselves and for those they may supervise - Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact fluently with colleagues across international, multicultural consortia Offer: We offer a full-time position with a contract of indefinite duration, as a Research Expert within the Research Management (Onderzoekskader) staff category, with all the related benefits. The salary scale will be determined by your seniority and relevant experience, in negotiation with the HR department at KU Leuven. We offer a stimulating, diverse and dynamic work environment, where research is driven by a young and strong community of PhD students, postdocs, and professors. More broadly, at KU Leuven you will enjoy the cultural richness and diversity of a large and prestigious institution located in a beautiful historical city in the centre of Belgium and Europe Interested? For more information please contact Prof. dr. Thomas Hertog, tel.: +32 16 32 72 46, mail: thomas.hertog[AT]kuleuven.be or Dr. Jonathan Menu, tel.: +32 16 32 07 94, mail: jonathan.menu[AT]kuleuven.be. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.25. Long-term scientific software developer for LISA simulated data generation, Leuven, Belgium ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27375 Deadline: 2023-11-20 Location: Leuven, Belgium Additional Information: https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/60262625?hl=en&lang=en Contact: jonathan.menu[AT]kuleuven.be We are inviting applications for the position of a long-term scientific software developer for LISA simulated data generation at KU Leuven. Recent discoveries of gravitational waves from merging black holes and neutron stars by the LIGO and Virgo observatories have marked the beginning of an exciting new era in our observations of the universe. Researchers are working to expand and scientifically exploit this novel window onto the universe. This requires an entirely new generation of gravitational wave (GW) observatories. In space, the European Space Agency's Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) mission is scheduled for launch in the 2030s to open the long-wavelength GW band. Building on the LISA Pathfinder mission, LISA is based on laser interferometry between free flying test masses inside three drag-free spacecraft. At KU Leuven we coordinate the Belgian contributions to the LISA mission development, from instrumentation to the data-analysis architecture. A core team for preparing the scientific observations of the LISA mission is currently being installed at KU Leuven. As our new software developer, you will be closely involved with the technical preparation of the LISA simulator, which will be the principal solution for testing LISA data reduction pipelines and for the end-to-end validation of the LISA mission. Your role will be an essential part of the new Gravitational Wave Initiative of the Department of Physics and Astronomy and of the Science, Engineering and Technology Group at KU Leuven, which brings together staff members and researchers from different research divisions around gravitational wave physics and engineering. The overarching goal of this Initiative is to strengthen KU Leuven contributions to two international flagship missions in the field of gravitational waves: the Einstein Telescope underground and LISA in space. Research divisions at the Department of Physics and Astronomy heavily involved in this Initiative include the Institute of Astronomy, the Institute for Theoretical Physics, and the Laboratory for Semiconductor Physics, each of which are young and vibrant research groups comprising several dozens of scientists, engineers, and support staff. Responsibilities: - You will drive the successful implementation of the LISA simulator, which targets the generation of realistic synthetic observations for LISA. - You will help organise the international development activities through which the software will be built. You will integrate all necessary components of the synthetic data generation: astrophysical/cosmological source simulation, population synthesis, instrument response and processing, and telemetry. You will address and improve the simulator performance where needed. - You will develop and manage an automated pipeline that supports continuous integration of the code. You will closely monitor and secure the quality of this software, in close collaboration with the domain experts and instrument specialists. - You will develop a software solution for external users to interface with the simulator in a user-friendly way. You provide and maintain all necessary documentation. - You will closely interact with users to evaluate the overall performance and effectiveness, and to evaluate and accommodate new feature requests. - You will aim at excellence in your work, and will be given opportunities, as our software expert, to contribute to other state-of-the-art software activities within the larger group. Profile: - Master's degree in computer science, engineering, physics, astronomy, or a related field. Having experience with a PhD is an asset. - Exhaustive experience in (astro)physical-instrumentation or mechatronics-system design and/or simulation - Excellent software development skills (Python and/or C++), experience in collaborative coding projects (e.g. for data reduction pipelines, numerical simulation) - Strong interest in gravitational-wave research, both scientifically and from the instrumentation side - Commitment to personal development and updating of knowledge and skills - Experience with the quality standards required for space projects is an asset - Excellent communicator, able to thrive in a multicultural and multidisciplinary team Offer: We offer a full-time position with a contract of indefinite duration, in the staff category of Administrative and Technical Support Staff with all the related benefits. If you are able to cover all aspects of this position from the start, you will be appointed in grade 8. Promising candidates who are not able to take on all tasks immediately or who still need a personal development and training programme will start in grade 7. Exceptional candidates with extensive knowledge and experience to take on additional responsibilities right from the start may be appointed in grade 9. We offer a stimulating, diverse and dynamic work environment, where research is driven by a young and strong community of PhD students, postdocs, and professors. More broadly, at KU Leuven you will enjoy the cultural richness and diversity of a large and prestigious institution located in a beautiful historical city in the centre of Belgium and Europe. Interested? For more information please contact Prof. Dr. Thomas Hertog via thomas.hertog[AT]kuleuven.be, or Dr. Jonathan Menu via jonathan.menu[AT]kuleuven.be +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.26. PhD positions in "Gravity and Matter at the Extreme", Potsdam, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27381 Deadline: 2024-01-07 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://www.aei.mpg.de/1084230/phd-positions-in-gravity-matter-at-the-extre… Contact: andre.schirotzek[AT]aei.mpg.de The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute, AEI) in Potsdam, Germany, announces the opening of several PhD positions in "Gravity &nd Matter at the Extreme". We are particularly interested in hiring creative, proactive and motivated candidates who flourish at working in a vibrant, interdisciplinary and synergistic group. Successful candidates will join the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Gravitational-Wave Astronomy at the AEI, comprised of the "Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity" (ACR) and "Computational Relativistic Astrophysics" (CRA) divisions at the AEI in Potsdam, the University of Potsdam (UP) and the Humboldt University (HU) in Berlin. Our graduate students are exposed to a variety of research topics and have access to a world-wide research network, including international partner universities (University of Maryland and the Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics at Kyoto University). Our graduate students also have the opportunity to join the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and the LISA Consortium through the ACR-division' membership, and the Einstein Telescope Collaboration through the AEI-UP membership. For a detailed overview of the IMPRS, its research groups, and the application procedure, please visit the IMPRS's website. The two research divisions (ACR and CRA) at the AEI in Potsdam operate three high-performance compute clusters to model gravitational-wave sources (binary black holes, neutron star binaries, and stellar collapse of massive stars), electromagnetic counterparts of gravitational waves, high-energy astrophysical phenomena, and to carry out waveform developments, and data analysis of gravitational waves observed by LIGO and Virgo detectors. Research Topics and research environment: Ph.D. theses can cover a broad spectrum of topics in gravitational-wave astronomy, high-energy astrophysics and fundamental physics, such as: - analytical modeling of gravitational dynamics and radiation (within post-Newtonian theory, post-Minkowskian theory, gravitational self-force, black-hole perturbation theory, and effective-one-body theory), - numerical-relativity, most notably simulations of compact objects in general relativity and alternatives, - interpretation and analysis of data from gravitational-wave detectors on the ground (LIGO and Virgo) and in space (LISA), - acceleration techniques for gravitational-wave inference, including machine learning, - cosmography with gravitational waves (including dark energy, dark matter, gravitational lensing), - tests of gravity in the strong-field and highly dynamical regime - modelling neutron star mergers as high-energy phenomena, - modelling electromagnetic counterparts of gravitational waves, - exploring neutron-star equation of state, - exploring nucleosynthesis, - stellar collapse to a black hole and a neutron star, and - modelling gamma-ray bursts. Successful applicants will conduct their research projects at the AEI in Potsdam, and they will have to enroll and receive their Ph.D. degree from either the University of Potsdam or the Humboldt University in Berlin. The expected duration of the PhD program is three to four years. Applicants are required to have a Master degree by the start of the PhD program. We offer: - A vibrant research environment with access to a world-class research facilities and cutting-edge research projects, - a structured English-language graduate program - fully funded positions, no tuition fees, and additional funding for conferences and professional development, more info on financial aspects can be found on the IMPRS's website, - individual supervision and mentoring by research scientists who are leaders in their respective fields, - an excellent working environment with various on-campus support (computing facilities, PhD representatives, language courses, residence permit and visa support, children's day care, etc.), located just 30 minutes from the city center of Berlin. Application Process: Please visit our website and fill in the application form. You will be asked to upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, university transcripts, a statement of research interests (no more than three pages), a list of publications (if applicable), and your Master thesis (if applicable). The statement of research interests should describe the student's past research experience, future research interests and how they relate to the IMPRS's scientific mission. Applicants also need to indicate the names of three referees for recommendation letters. Referees will be notified by email on how to upload the letters. More information on the preparation of the documents can be found on the IMPRS's website and the FAQ section. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline for full consideration is January 7th, 2024. Equal Opportunities: The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. The AEI and the Max Planck Society welcome persons with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. The institute promotes a healthy work-life balance by offering all employees a family support service, cooperation with a nearby international kindergarten, a parent-child office and a nursing room. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.27. Postdoctoral and scientific software developer positions in gravitational wave physics, Palma, Spain ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/10/30/postdoctoral-and-scientific-… Deadline: 2023-12-01 Location: Palma de Mallorca, Spain Additional Information: http://grg.uib.es Contact: sascha.husa[AT]gmail.com Research in the gravitational wave physics group at the Balearic Islands University (UIB) spans a wide range of topics including gravitational wave data analysis, waveform modelling and numerical relativity. The group consists of PI Alicia Sintes, faculty members David Keitel, Xisco Jimenez Forteza and Jaume Carot, and Sascha Husa (scientific staff at ICE Barcelona and co-PI of research grants at UIB), tenure track researcher Marta Colleoni, as well as several postdocs, PhD students, master and undergraduate students.  Further faculty members in relativity and gravitation include Carlos Palenzuela, Carles Bona, and Fernando Abalos. The group is involved in the LIGO Scientific collaboration, LISA consortium and Einstein Telescope project; for further details see http://grg.uib.es. Postdoctoral and scientific software developer positions: For this call we are seeking applications from exceptionally motivated candidates: - for several postdoctoral positions in the areas of gravitational wave physics, including data analysis, modelling of gravitational-wave sources, numerical relativity, and related topics in astrophysics, cosmology and fundamental physics. - for a scientific software developer position, supporting our research in gravitational wave data analysis and numerical relativity, and in particular our involvement in the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and LISA Consortium. The starting date can be negotiated, and is possible as early as March 2024. Initial appointment will be for 1 year, with renewal for a second and possibly third year expected, depending on satisfactory progress. Applicants for both types of positions should send a single PDF including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications, and a brief description of research experience and interest for the postdoctoral positions, and of research and software development experience and interests for the software developer position, as well as arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to gravity.uib.contact[AT]gmail.com. The deadline for full consideration is December 1st, 2023. Please address enquiries to grant PIs Alicia Sintes and Sascha Husa at gravity.uib.contact[AT]gmail.com +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.28. Joint PhD Position in Neutron Star/Gravitational Wave Physics, Coimbra/Potsdam, Portugal/Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/10/31/joint-phd-position-in-neutro… Deadline: 2023-11-30 Location: Coimbra (Portugal)/Potsdam (Germany) Additional Information: https://www.violettasagun.com Contact: violetta.sagun[AT]uc.pt We are seeking for outstanding, highly motivated candidate for the PhD position in neutron star physics and neutron star merger simulations. The focus of the PhD project is the study of the impact of dark matter on the properties of neutron stars, and their merger dynamics in binary systems. The main emphasis will be given to numerical-relativity simulations of the coalescence of binary systems consisting of dark matter admixed neutron stars and on searches for the signatures of dark matter in the interior of compact stars. It's a joint fellowship between the University of Coimbra (Portugal) and the University of Potsdam (Germany) supervised by Dr. Violetta Sagun (Coimbra) and Prof. Tim Dietrich (Potsdam). An application should include a curriculum vitae, a motivation letter, certificates of all the obtained academic degrees, other documents that the candidate may consider relevant (diplomas, certificates, etc.), and two reference letters. Candidates should hold either a pre-Bologna degree or a pre-/post-Bologna Master's degree at the time of application. Foreign degrees/diplomas are required to be recognized by the General Directorate of Higher Education or by a Portuguese higher education institution: https://www.dges.gov.pt/en/pagina/degree-and-diploma-recognition?plid=1536 Deadline for the application: 30th of November 2023, 17:00 (Lisbon time). Applicants are encouraged to contact Violetta Sagun (violetta.sagun[AT]uc.pt) well in advance, to discuss the project and application procedure. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.29. Postdoctoral position in Computational Relativistic Astrophysics, Palma, Spain ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/11/01/postdoctoral-position-in-com… Deadline: 2023-12-15 Location: Palma de Mallorca, Spain Additional Information: http://grg.uib.es/ Contact: carlos.palenzuela[AT]uib.es The Relativity and Gravitation group at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) offers a 2-year postdoc position in the field of computational relativistic astrophysics. The postdoc will work under the supervision of Dr. Carlos Palenzuela and Dr. Joan Masso' on the research project of "Jets, Kilonovas and Gravitational Waves: linking numerical simulations of binary neutron stars and binary black hole-neutron star mergers to multimessenger observations", which is funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science. The group also includes faculty members Prof. Carles Bona and Dr. Fernando Abalos, as well as two PhD students. The starting date can be negotiated, but it should be somewhere between April and September 2024. The annual gross salary is ~ 30000 EUR. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae including list of publications, a brief description of research experience and interests, as well as arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to carlos.palenzuela[AT]uib.es. Please use the string "Application for PhD position - SURNAME NAME" in the email subject and submit a single PDF file. The deadline for full consideration is December 15th, 2023 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Minicourse on black hole thermodynamics, (online) ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27234 Additional Information: https://bht50.github.io/minicourses/BHT.html In anticipation of an online conference celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the publication of "The Four Laws of black hole mechanics" in December (to be announced), this mini-course is the second in a series of three, aiming to prepare students and young researchers for the main event. We present the zeroth, first and second laws of black hole mechanics and the necessary mathematical tools for their understanding. Along the way, the student will be introduced to several concepts in general relativity and Lorentzian geometry, such as ADM mass and angular momentum, congruences of causal curves, Jacobi fields, Killing fields and bifurcate horizons, conjugate points, achronal boundaries, and energy conditions. We then briefly show how these laws turned into laws of black hole thermodynamics and their current status. The final lecture is dedicated to the physical aspects of black hole evaporation and contemporary lines of investigation. Pre-Requisite: A standard introductory course in general relativity. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. JoMaReC resumes (online) ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/10/10/jomarec-resumes/ Additional Information: https://jomarec.org The monthly online Mathematical Relativity colloquium series JoMaReC will resume on November 2 with a lecture by Gerhard Huisken (University of Tuebingen, Germany). It takes place every first Thursday of each month at 3:30 pm CET, except January and August/September. The colloquium was initiated with the aim to provide a broad, inclusive and lively platform for the dissemination of research related to General Relativity of the highest quality. Please join us and spread the word! The colloquium is meant to be accessible to and informative for mathematicians and mathematical physicists with a background in General Relativity, widely interpreted to include Lorentzian Geometry and Geometric Analysis of various Partial Differential Equations related to General Relativity. It is aimed to present motivation and applications of particular results and/or introduce specific subfields, while refraining from too many technicalities. On the website, you can sign up to get an email announcement for all JoMaReC talks and the zoom link (see Newsletter). Organizers: A. Burtscher (Nijmegen), C. Cederbaum (Tuebingen), G. Fournodavlos (Crete), E. Gaspreis (Lisbon), J. Metzger (Potsdam), A. Sakovich (Uppsala) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. Relativistic Quantum Information Protocols in Quantum Field Theory (online) ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27292 Additional Information: https://bht50.github.io/minicourses/RQI.html In anticipation of the conference "Gold Wedding of Black Holes and Thermodynamics" in December, this is the final mini-course aiming to prepare students and young researchers for the main event. We will study operational aspects of the relationship between quantum field theory and quantum information in curved spacetimes. Our main goals will be to estimate the channel capacity of quantum channels established by quantum fields and to quantify the entanglement of a QFT between different regions of spacetime. The main tools that will aid us on these tasks are particle detector models: physically accessible quantum systems that can be used to obtain local information about quantum fields. Pre-requisites: Previous knowledge about quantum information is appreciated, but not required. Most of the topics covered in the Quantum Field Theory in Curved Spacetime course will be used in this minicourse. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. 15th International LISA Symposium, Dublin, Ireland ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/10/31/15th-international-lisa-symp… Additional Information: https://www.lisasymposium2024.ie/ The Relativity Group at University College Dublin is pleased to announce that we will be hosting the 15th International LISA Symposium from 8th - 12th July 2024. The program of the conference will be dedicated to gravitational wave astrophysics, with particular emphasis on sources that can be observed in the millihertz band by the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA), the current status and unique challenges in gravitational theory and analysis for LISA sources, and the latest updates on the development of the LISA mission. More information will be coming in the following weeks but for now please reserve 8th - 12th July 2024 in your calendar. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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