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########################################### 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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[Hyperspace-list] Hyperspace Bulletin for March 2024
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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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[Hyperspace-list] Hyperspace Bulletin for October 2023
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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. New Horizons for Psi School and Workshop: Black Holes and Fundamental Fields, Lisbon, Portugal 1.2. Future Perspectives on Primordial Black Holes, Rome, Italy 1.3. Black Holes Inside and Out, Copenhagen, Denmark 1.4. Puzzles in the Quantum Gravity Landscape: viewpoints from different approaches, Waterloo, Canada 1.5. 1st Pacific Summer School: Theory and Observations in Einstein's Theory of Gravity and its Modifications, Santiago, Chile 1.6. 27th Capra Meeting on Radiation Reaction in General Relativity, Singapore 1.7. Estate quantistica 2024: International School on Gravity, Cosmology, and Mathematical Physics, Scalea, Italy 2. Jobs 2.1. ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme, Madrid (Spain), Noordwijk (Netherlands) 2.2. Open faculty positions at OIST, Okinawa, Japan 2.3. Postdoc in Loop Quantum Gravity, London, Ontario, Canada 2.4. Physics for Future - MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships, Prague, Czech Republic 2.5. Postdoc in Theoretical Multi-messenger Astrophysics, Hamburg, Germany 2.6. Kavli Institute Senior Fellow in Gravitational Waves, Cambridge, UK 2.7. 3y postdoc position in Mathematical Relativity, Tuebingen, Germany 2.8. Postdoctoral position in gravitation and cosmology, Bilbao, Spain 2.9. Postdoctoral positions (m/f/d) Computational Relativistic Astrophysics, Potsdam, Germany 2.10. Tenure Track Faculty Position in Physics at Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, USA 2.11. postdoctoral positions in extreme electrodynamics of black holes and neutron stars, multiple institutions 2.12. Postdoctoral Scholar - Computational relativistic astrophysics and numerical relativity, Pasadena, CA, USA 2.13. Postdoc positions in gravitational-wave astronomy, Milan, Italy 2.14. Postdoctoral positions in Gravitational-Wave Physics and Astrophysics, Potsdam, Germany 2.15. Postdoctoral position in quantum gravity or its interface with quantum information, Baton Rouge, LA, USA 2.16. CITA National Fellowship, Burnaby, Canada 2.17. Master/PhD positions in astrophysics, Shanghai, China 2.18. 2-year postdoc position in numerical relativity, Milan, Italy 2.19. Tenure-track positions in Physics, Taoyuan, Taiwan 2.20. PhD positions, Dartmouth, MA and Kingston, RD, USA 2.21. Postdoctoral Fellowships in Gravitational Wave Physics and Multi-Messenger Astronomy, Copenhagen, Denmark 2.22. Two-year post-doctoral research fellowship in strong gravity, Aveiro, Portugal 2.23. Postdoc position in Extreme Matter and Compact Objects Physics, Pisa, Italy 2.24. Postdoctoral position in gravitational physics, Fredericton, Canada 2.25. 3 Year Postdoctoral Position in Gravitational Wave Astronomy, Bozeman, MT, USA 2.26. Postdoctoral position at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA 2.27. Postdoctoral Positions in Black Holes, Gravitational Waves and Analog Gravity, Yangzhou, China 3. News 3.1. Minicourse on quantum field theory in curved spacetimes, Online 3.2. Minicourse on Gravitational algebras and generalized entropy, College Park, MD, USA (hybrid) 3.3. The H0 Award 2023 3.4. Chalonge - de Vega International School of Astrophysics, online lecture ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. New Horizons for Psi School and Workshop: Black Holes and Fundamental Fields, Lisbon, Portugal --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27032 Starting: 2024-07-01 to 2024-07-05 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Additional Information: https://strong-gr.com/new-horizons-for-psi/ Contact: yifan.chen[AT]nbi.ku.dk New horizons for Psi school and workshop, IST Lisbon, 1-5 July 2024 In recent years, there has been significant advancement and a notable surge in the exploration of fundamental field in regions with strong gravity. In light of this expanding and evolving community, the New Horizons for Psi School and Workshop: Black Holes and Fundamental Fields has been conceived to facilitate a thorough discourse on this subject. The 5-day hybrid event is scheduled for July 1st to 5th, 2024, in Lisbon. The initial two days will be dedicated to the school component, with the subsequent three days comprising the workshop segment. The event also provides a platform for students to present their posters. School Lectures: Geraldine Servant: Gravitational waves from the primordial universe: scalar field cosmology, axions and dark matter Carlos Herdeiro: Black hole uniqueness and dirty black holes Katy Clough: Studying fundamental fields with numerical relativity Sam Dolan: Superradiance Francisco Duque: EMRIs or evolution of binaries in fundamental fields Maria Alessandra Papa: Gravitational waves from monochromatic sources: data analysis Workshop speakers include: Diego Blas Horng Sheng Chia Pedro Cunha William East Joshua Eby Lam Hui Maximiliano Isi Hyungjin Kim Caio Macedo Andrea Maselli Jamie McDonald Hidetoshi Omiya Ornella Piccinni Nicolas Sanchis-Gual Dina Traykova Rodrigo Vicente Yue Zhao We look forward to hosting you in Lisbon. Scientific organizing committee Richard Brito, Enrico Cannizzaro, Vitor Cardoso, Yifan Chen, Paolo Pani, Thomas Spieksma, Xiao Xue Local organizing committee Richard Brito, Vitor Cardoso, Valentin Savov, Rita Sousa, Chen Yuan Contact Point: ritat.sousa at gmail.com Illustration and design Ana Carvalho Web development Joao Vasconcelos +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. Future Perspectives on Primordial Black Holes, Rome, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/09/05/future-perspectives-on-primo… Starting: 2023-12-11 to 2023-12-13 Location: Rome, Italy Additional Information: https://agenda.infn.it/event/35854/ Contact: ilia.musco[AT]roma1.infn.it Dear Colleagues, We would like to advertise the workshop "Future Perspectives on Primordial Black Holes" heading in Rome on December 11-13, 2023 at the beautiful location of the Botanical Garden of Sapienza University. An opportunity to bring together experts on early universe cosmology, primordial black hole formation and evolution, and gravitational-wave science to discuss how the PBH scenario confronts with current and future data. The program will include ample time for discussions and few slots for contibuted talks. The deadline for abstract submission is Oct, 31st. List of invited speakers and moderators: Chris Byrnes (University of Sussex, UK) Marco Bruni (University of Portsmouth, UK) - TBC Bernard Carr (Queen Mary University of London, UK) Gabriele Franciolini (Sapienza University of Rome, IT) Daniele Gaggero (University of Pisa, IT) Tomohiro Harada (Rikkyo University of Tokyo, JP) Andrea Mitridate (DESY, DE) Martti Raidal (NICPB Tallin, EE) Antonio Riotto (University of Geneve, CH) Jun'ichi Yokoyama (University of Tokyo, JP) - TBC Sam Young (Univeristy of Leiden, NL) More information and the registration form are available at the workshop's webpage. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us. All the best, Ilia Musco, Paolo Pani, Alfredo Urbano +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Black Holes Inside and Out, Copenhagen, Denmark --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27063 Starting: 2024-08-26 to 2024-08-30 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Additional Information: https://strong-gr.com/black-holes-inside-and-out/ Contact: vitor.cardoso[AT]nbi.ku.dk Black holes are the most amazing 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 test black hole spacetimes, an endeavor made possible by gravitational-wave astronomy and very-large baseline interferometry. The conference "Black Holes Inside and Out" will be devoted to the discussion of black-hole physics in a broad sense. Its main aim is to bring together people working on theoretical, phenomenological, and observational aspects of classical and quantum black holes. Talks will cover foundational topics as well as recent theoretical and observational breakthroughs. 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 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. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. Puzzles in the Quantum Gravity Landscape: viewpoints from different approaches, Waterloo, Canada --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27070 Starting: 2023-10-23 to 2023-10-27 Location: Waterloo, Canada Additional Information: https://events.perimeterinstitute.ca/event/47/ Contact: conferences[AT]perimeterinstitute.ca Unraveling the quantum nature of gravity is one of the most pressing problems of theoretical physics. Several ideas have been put forward and resulted in a number of theories of quantum gravity. While these theories have explored different facets of the "quantum gravity landscape", all viable approaches should ultimately make contact with observations, and answer exciting questions in cosmology and black-hole physics. Sharing knowledge, exchanging ideas, and building a dictionary between different theories are crucial steps toward answering these questions, efficiently contrasting different theories, and ultimately reaching a deeper understanding of our Universe. This conference will contribute to these goals by bringing together leading experts in different approaches to quantum gravity, gravitational effective field theory, black-hole physics, and cosmology. We will focus on specific puzzles in quantum gravity and their resolutions within different approaches. The conference will be highly interactive, with plenty of time to discuss common problems, understand the big picture, and develop novel connections between fields. Confirmed Speakers and Panellists: Abhay Ashtekar (Penn State University) Robert Brandenberger (McGill University) Luca Buoninfante (Nordita) Xavier Calmet (University of Sussex) Francesco di Filippo (Kyoto University) Bianca Dittrich (Perimeter Institute) John Donoghue (University of Massachusetts) Astrid Eichhorn (CP3-Origins) Johanna Erdmenger (Wuerzburg University) Ghazal Geshnizjani (Perimeter Institute) Ruth Gregory (King's College) Lavinia Heisenberg (Heidelberg University) Bob Holdom (University of Toronto) Benjamin Knorr (Nordita) Renate Loll (Radboud University Nijmegen) Miguel Montero (IFT Madrid) Rob Myers (Perimeter Institute) Sabrina Pasterski (Perimeter Institute) Fernando Quevedo (Cambridge University) Lisa Randall (Harvard University) Kasia Rejzner (York University) Mairi Sakellariadou (King's College) Lee Smolin (Perimeter Institute) Kellogg Stelle (Imperial College) Sumati Surya (Raman Research Institute) Andrew Tolley (Imperial College) Neil Turok (University of Edinburgh) Pedro Vieira (Perimeter Institute) Yasaman Yazdi (Imperial College) The registration is now open for both in-person and virtual participation. In person registration will close on September 22nd. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. 1st Pacific Summer School: Theory and Observations in Einstein's Theory of Gravity and its Modifications, Santiago, Chile --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/09/08/1st-pacific-summer-school-th… Starting: 2024-01-17 to 2024-01-23 Location: Santiago, Chile Additional Information: https://gravitationinchile.cl/ Contact: pacificschool[AT]gmail.com The 1st The 1st Pacific Summer School: Theory and Observations in Einstein's Theory of Gravity and its Modifications, will take place from January 17th to January 23rd in Santiago, Chile. This school will be held at Vicente Kovacevic II building, Facultad de Ingenieria y Arquitectura, Universidad Central de Chile. This inaugural edition marks the beginning of a series of schools to be held in the South Pacific region, which aims to convene local and foreign M.Sc. and Ph.D. students, postdoc researchers, and leading experts in gravitation. The primary focus is to discuss the remarkable recent developments in both theory and observations in cosmology, gravitational waves, black holes, and other compact objects within the context of general relativity and modified theories of gravity. Participants, especially students, will have the opportunity to learn advanced solution-generating techniques for general relativity, as well as an introduction to scalar-tensor theories and their applications. This event will be a suitable opportunity to assess new areas of contact and facilitate ongoing collaborations while promoting new research partnerships. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. 27th Capra Meeting on Radiation Reaction in General Relativity, Singapore --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/09/08/27th-capra-meeting-on-radiat… Starting: 2024-06-17 to 2024-06-21 Location: Singapore Additional Information: https://www.caprameeting.org/ Contact: alvincjk[AT]nus.edu.sg 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. The meeting website will be accessible at https://www.caprameeting.org in due course, and we will be in touch again when registration opens. We look forward to seeing you in Singapore next year! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. Estate quantistica 2024: International School on Gravity, Cosmology, and Mathematical Physics, Scalea, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27130 Starting: 2024-06-10 to 2024-06-14 Location: Scalea, Italy Additional Information: https://monge.u-bourgogne.fr/gdito/EQ2024 Contact: giuseppe.dito[AT]u-bourgogne.fr This edition of Estate quantistica will be an international school covering a wide range of themes on the most recent developments on gravity, cosmology, and mathematical physics. The meeting will be held at the Grand Hotel de Rose in Scalea, Italy. MINI-COURSES Linear and nonlinear approaches to cosmology by Luca Amendola, Universitaet Heidelberg TBA by Ugo Bruzzo, SISSA Entanglement in random tensor networks by Sylvain Carrozza, Universite' de Bourgogne TBA by Alberto S. Cattaneo, Universitaet Zuerich Introduction to cosmology by Oliver F. Piattella, Universita' degli Studi dell'Insubria +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme, Madrid (Spain), Noordwijk (Netherlands) ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27033 Deadline: 2023-10-31 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. 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) are particularly encouraged to apply. Applications by PhD students are also welcome. 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 2023 will be considered for visits in spring and summer 2024. For further details, including areas of research and contact information, please refer to the link at the top of this message, or write to the programme coordinators at arvp[AT]cosmos.esa.int +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Open faculty positions at OIST, Okinawa, Japan ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27039 Deadline: 2023-10-31 Location: Okinawa, Japan Additional Information: https://groups.oist.jp/facultypositions Contact: faculty-recruiting[AT]oist.jp The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology is an English-speaking and dynamic graduate-only university in Japan. We are inviting applications for tenure-track and tenured faculty positions. We provide: - Sustained funding for your scientific vision - Fully funded PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, lab techs, and staff scientists - No faculty hierarchies or departments - World-class core facilities and expert support staff - Support for amplifying your scientific impact (e.g., technology transfer, outreach, collaborations, etc.) - Full administrative support - An international environment with a global reach Applications are sought in the broad area of science, engineering, and technology. As part of our expansion plan, we seek to hire 20 faculty by 2026 with up to 10 faculty in this initial round. We aim to enhance and complement existing strengths in fields, including (but not limited to) life sciences, environmental sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, computational sciences, and engineering. 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 to meet our target of hiring at least 50% women in this current search. Successful applicants will enjoy competitive remuneration packages with additional benefits, such as housing allowance and family support. Application documents: - Cover Letter - CV, including a publication list - Research statement (2-4 pages) If you are longlisted, we will ask you to submit teaching and diversity statements, and arrange for the submission of three reference letters. Application deadline: October 31, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) The starting date is negotiable. Inquiries: Evan Economo Dean of Faculty Affairs 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. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us. Determinations for granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Postdoc in Loop Quantum Gravity, London, Ontario, Canada ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/09/04/postdoc-in-loop-quantum-grav… Deadline: 2023-11-01 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Additional Information: https://uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9z4srvg6QjZ6zae Contact: fvidotto[AT]uwo.ca We invite applications for a postdoctoral position at Western University. The successful candidate will join Francesca Vidotto's group (physics.uwo.ca/people/faculty_web_pages/vidotto.html), that currently includes 2 postdocs and 7 graduate students. The group focuses on interdisciplinary research between the application of loop quantum gravity to cosmology and black holes and the foundations of physics. The group benefits of the presence of Carlo Rovelli as associate professor and of the numerous researchers in philosophy of physics, including Chris Smeenk, Wayne Myrvold and Robert Disalle. The group is part at Western of the Physics and Astronomy Department, of the Philosophy Department and of the Rotman Institute of Philosophy, and it is affiliated with the nearby Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics. Western campus in London, Ontario provides an exceptional environment for interdisciplinary research and a community that values and foster diversity. We are especially interested in researchers with expertise in one or more of the following research areas: spinfoam amplitudes, loop quantum cosmology, matter bounce scenario, bouncing cosmologies in general, cosmological perturbations, primordial black holes. The successful candidate is expected to collaborate on the group's projects, interact with the other group members and contribute to the group's activities. The group has a major involvement in the international project for the Quantum Information Structure of Spacetime QISS (see http://www.qiss.fr ) which provides part of the funding for these positions. The starting date of the position is flexible. The position can be started as soon as possible, with a maximal extension of the contract till the end of May 2025. Possible extensions will depend on availability of fundings. The salary, in agreement with Canadian scales, starts at $50K/year. Applications are processed immediately as they are received, till the position is. Applications should be submitted using the following link: https://uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9z4srvg6QjZ6zae Interested researchers are encouraged to get in touch as soon as possible. Francesca Vidotto -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Assistant Professor @ University of Western Ontario, Canada Department of Physics and Astronomy, Department of Philosophy and the Rotman Institute for Philosophy of Science -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Western University is located on the traditional territories of Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee, Lunaapeewak, and Attawandaron. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Zoom: westernuniversity.zoom.us/my/fvidotto -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Physics for Future - MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships, Prague, Czech Republic ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27045 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. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Postdoc in Theoretical Multi-messenger Astrophysics, Hamburg, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27073 Deadline: 2023-09-24 Location: Hamburg, Germany Additional Information: https://www.uni-hamburg.de/en/stellenangebote/ausschreibung.html?jobID=cef1… 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 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 neutrino transport and/or general relativistic hydrodynamics 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 September 24, 2023. For more information please contact Stephan Rosswog under stephan.rosswog[AT]uni-hamburg.de For more details and for instructions how to apply please use the following link: https://www.uni-hamburg.de/en/stellenangebote/ausschreibung.html?jobID=cef1… +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Kavli Institute Senior Fellow in Gravitational Waves, Cambridge, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27075 Deadline: 2023-10-16 Location: Cambridge, UK Additional Information: https://www.kicc.cam.ac.uk/jobs/kavli-institute-senior-fellow-gravitational… Contact: gr-secretary[AT]damtp.cam.ac.uk The Kavli Institute for Cosmology, Cambridge, is offering one Kavli Institute Senior Fellowship in Gravitational Waves. The Senior Fellow will actively interface and foster collaboration between the three departments associated with the Kavli Institute and which conduct research activities related to gravitational wave (GW) theory and astronomy - the Institute of Astronomy, Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics and the Department of Physics. Specific research areas of interest include multi-messenger astrophysics with GW sources, tests of general relativity through GW observations, the use of LIGO observations to study the formation history of black holes, GW data analysis techniques and template construction, studies of the equation of state through electromagnetic and GW observations of neutron stars and GW source modeling including dark-matter candidates and electromagnetic counterparts. Applicants must be experienced researchers and have a PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Astronomy or a related field and a proven track record of independent research in one, or more, of the above-mentioned or related fields. The Fellowship is targeted at researchers who have the potential to become leaders in their fields. The successful applicant will be expected to build an independent research program but will have many opportunities for collaborative work. They will be expected to prepare or contribute to proposals to secure research resources (for example access to high-performance computing). The Senior Fellow will disseminate their research findings through publications and presentations and contribute to the Institute's public-engagement activities. They will have opportunities to assist with the supervision of graduate students. Applicants must have excellent communication and computing skills. Salary will be on the Senior Research Associate scale (grade 9, from GBP 45,585 to GBP 57,696). A research allowance of GBP 10,000 per annum will be provided. A generous relocation package will also be provided. The University of Cambridge thrives on the diversity of its staff and students. Applications from under-represented groups are particularly welcome. The University has several family-friendly policies and initiatives, including a returning-carer scheme, childcare costs support, University workplace nurseries, University holiday play-schemes, and a shared parental-leave policy. As part of its commitment to providing a family-friendly environment for researchers, the Kavli Institute ensures that should parental leave be needed during the course of employment, there is provision for extension to contract to compensate for the parental leave taken. Applications will be reviewed after the closing date and short-listed candidates will be interviewed in December 2023. Appointees shall ideally start in October 2024, but alternative starting dates can be arranged with some flexibility. Fixed-term: Fellows will be appointed for three years in the first instance, with the possibility of extending the term for two additional years (depending on funding). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. 3y postdoc position in Mathematical Relativity, Tuebingen, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/09/12/3y-postdoc-position-in-mathe… Deadline: 2023-12-31 Location: Tuebingen, Germany Additional Information: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/21948s5opxrxhn0jfrb2f/2023-ausschreibung_en.… Contact: cederbaum[AT]math.uni-tuebingen.de The appointment is limited to 3 years and will be held at the University of Tuebingen in the Geometric Analysis, Differential Geometry, and Mathematical Relativity group jointly led by Carla Cederbaum and Gerhard Huisken. The position comes with a budget for funding research related travel by the successful applicant as well as for inviting collaborators. The successful applicant is expected to research topics loosely related to asymptotic foliations in relativistic initial data sets, as introduced in Carla Cederbaum, Anna Sakovich: On center of mass and foliations by constant spacetime mean curvature surfaces for isolated systems in General Relativity. Calculus of Variations and Partial Differential Equations 60, no. 214 (2021). Furthermore, the successful applicant is expected to participate in continuous scientific exchange with the other members of the research group. We run a weekly hybrid research seminar and regularly host and/or participate in the organization of research conferences. The successful applicant is expected to actively participate in and help with the organization of such events. Applicants are required to have a PhD in Mathematics. Candidates should have advanced knowledge in the ?eld of Geometric Analysis. Prior experience in General Relativity is helpful but not necessary, while willingness to learn concepts and techniques from Mathematical Relativity is essential. The position comes without teaching obligations. However, if the successful candidate wishes to teach, this is welcome (and can be done in English). The University of Tuebingen is particularly interested in increasing the number of women in research and teaching and therefore encourages women candidates to apply. In the case of equally qualified candidates, applicants with disabilities will be given preference. The employment is carried out by the Central University Administration. Please send your application with the usual documents (curriculum vitae, list of publications, research statement, names of two potential referees) by email to Prof. Dr. Carla Cederbaum. We will start reviewing applications on October 15, 2023 until the position will be filled. We look forward to receiving your application. Please feel free to contact us via the above email address in case you have any questions about the research pursued in our group, the position, and/or the selection process. Carla Cederbaum and Gerhard Huisken, University of Tuebingen +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Postdoctoral position in gravitation and cosmology, Bilbao, Spain ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27113 Deadline: 2023-11-19 Location: Bilbao, Spain Additional Information: http://tp.lc.ehu.es/gc/ Contact: gravitation[AT]ehu.eus Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the Department of Physics at the University of the Basque Country in Bilbao (Spain). The appointment will have a duration of 2 years. The beginning of the position is flexible, but it should be somewhere between February and September 2024. This position is attached to the Project ''Gravitation and Physics of the Cosmos'' (PID2021-123226NB-I00), which is funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science. The members of this project are David Brizuela, Inaki Garay, Ruth Lazkoz, Jose' M M Senovilla, and Raul Vera, as well as several postdocs and graduate students. Our lines of research cover all mathematical and theoretical aspects of gravitation and Lorentzian geometry, astrophysical compact objects, canonical models of quantum gravity and quantum cosmology, cosmological observational tests, and alternative theories of gravity. The successful candidate is required to hold a PhD at the starting date of the position, and might have the opportunity to assist with some teaching duties of the department. Interested candidates should send a CV and a brief statement of research interests (1-2 pages long) to the email address gravitation[AT]ehu.eus with the subject "Postdoc Bilbao 2023". In addition, the candidates should arrange for at least two letters of recommendation to be submitted to the same email address with the subject "Postdoc Bilbao 2023: 'candidate's name'". All applications received before next November 19 will be considered. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Postdoctoral positions (m/f/d) Computational Relativistic Astrophysics, Potsdam, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27118 Deadline: 2023-12-13 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://www.aei.mpg.de/1077170/car-postdoc-2024?c=26171 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 (m/f/d). A few postdoctoral positions for 2+1 years will be available. The "Computational Relativistic Astrophysics" division is currently composed of one group leader (Kenta Kiuchi), 4 senior scientists (Shinya Wanajo, Takami Kuroda, Sho Fujibayashi, Kyohei Kawaguchi), and 9 postdoc researchers and focuses on several research topics in theoretical astrophysics, computational astrophysics, and general relativity. The current members in this division are working, e.g., in (i) numerical relativity with neutrino-radiation hydrodynamics, magnetohydrodynamics, and viscous-hydrodynamics for merger and post-merger of neutron-star binaries and stellar collapse to black holes; (ii) modeling electromagnetic counterparts (kilonovae, short gamma-ray bursts, radio flare, precursors, etc) associated with neutron-star mergers and stellar explosions; (iii) nucleosynthesis calculation associated with neutron-star mergers and stellar explosions; (iv) studies for the formation processes of a variety of black holes; (v) tidal disruption of white dwarfs by a supermassive black hole; (vi) MHD simulations for turbulent accretion disks and neutron stars; (vii) numerical-relativity simulation for supernova explosion; (viii) numerical relativity in alternative theories of gravity. Working on other topics (even for non-relativistic astrophysics) is also encouraged. The researchers in the "Computational Relativistic Astrophysics" division can use high-performance computers at Max Planck Computing and Data Facility (MPCDF). Application process 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(a)aei.mpg.de) The deadline for the full consideration is December 3rd, 2023. The positions will be available from any time after April 2024. Equal opportunities 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. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. Tenure Track Faculty Position in Physics at Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27122 Deadline: 2023-11-01 Location: Winston-Salem, NC, USA Additional Information: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://wfu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Facult… Contact: wakejobs[AT]wfu.edu The Department of Physics at Wake Forest University is seeking applications for a tenure track position beginning July 2024. 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: * Condensed Matter Physics (particularly in materials-focused experimental or theoretical/computational research), * Biophysics (including all areas of experimental or theoretical/computational biophysics but particularly in biomaterials, disease-focused biophysics, or applications involving machine learning), or * Gravitational Physics and Astrophysics (particularly in the general areas of gravitational-wave and multi-messenger research, and numerical relativity). 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 to http://www.wfu.careers/ Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. postdoctoral positions in extreme electrodynamics of black holes and neutron stars, multiple institutions ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/09/15/postdoctoral-positions-in-ex… Deadline: 2023-11-15 Location: multiple institutions Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/25399 Contact: simonsceecs[AT]stanford.edu The Simons Collaboration on Extreme Electrodynamics of Compact Sources (SCEECS) is advertising up to fourteen SCEECS Fellowships for postdoctoral researchers working in fields relevant to the collaboration. The positions will be for up to 3 years and will offer competitive salaries, in the range $65k-85k, and benefits. Most appointments are anticipated to begin in the fall of 2024, though earlier start dates can be entertained, if appropriate. SCEECS is a new, multi-national, collaboration that focuses on the theory of neutron stars and black holes, building on recent astrophysical discoveries and upcoming experimental opportunities that confront classical and quantum electrodynamics with new challenges. With a highly synergistic research approach, we are addressing these challenges by following a methodology that is both "bottom up" and "top down" to span a vast range of length scales. These approaches involve the physics of collisionless relativistic plasmas (including in strong QED fields), relativistic magnetohydrodynamics and the physics of dense matter of relevance to the interior of neutron stars. We encourage candidates with expertise in any of these and neighboring physics subfields to apply. The new postdoctoral researchers will be able to join ongoing projects within the collaboration and develop their own, original, research programs. The Principal Investigators and Co-Principal Investigators collaborating on SCEECS are Roger Blandford, Stanford, Director (rdb3[AT]stanford.edu) Sasha Philippov, Maryland, Deputy Director (sashaph[AT]umd.edu) Richard Anantua, U Texas, San Antonio, (richard.anantua[AT]utsa.edu) Matt Caplan, Illinois State (mecapl1[AT]ilstu.edu) Katerina Chatziioannou, Caltech, (kchatziioannou[AT]caltech.edu) Ke Fang (kefang[AT]physics.wisc.edu) and Ellen Zweibel (egzweibel[AT]wis.edu) U. Wisconsin, Sam Gralla, Arizona, (sgralla[AT]email.arizona.edu) Yuri Levin (yl3470[AT]columbia.edu) and Lorenzo Sironi (lsironi[AT]astro.columbia.edu) Columbia, Amir Levinson, Tel Aviv, (levinson[AT]tauex.tau.ac.il), Tsvi Piran, Hebrew University, (tsvi.piran[AT]mail.huji.ac.il), Anatoly Spitkovsky, Princeton (anatoly[AT]astro.princeton.edu) Chris Thompson, CITA, (thompson[AT]cita.utoronto.ca), and Yajie Yuan, Washington University at St Louis (yajiey[AT]wustl.edu) Applications made in response to this advertisement, as well as those made through the institutions of collaborating investigators that designate SCEECS, will be considered by the entire collaboration. Candidates for these positions should have, or expect to receive, a Ph.D. in astronomy or physics prior to starting their appointment. They should 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. In addition, applicants should indicate the preferred institutions to hold a fellowship and are invited, as a component of their research statement, to discuss their experience with or commitment to engaging in mentoring, outreach, teaching, fostering inclusive environments and activities that diversify the field. 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 AcademicJobsOnline, is November 15, 2023. Late applications will be considered at the discretion of the search committee. Informal enquiries about these positions can be directed to simonsceecs[AT]stanford.edu. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12. Postdoctoral Scholar - Computational relativistic astrophysics and numerical relativity, Pasadena, CA, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27133 Deadline: 2023-12-01 Location: Pasadena, CA Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/25498 Contact: emost[AT]caltech.edu We invite applications for a postdoctoral scholar to work in computational relativistic astrophysics and numerical relativity at Caltech for a position starting in September 2024 (or sooner). The postdoctoral scholar will be working with Elias R. Most on nuclear and plasma physics aspects of multi-messenger gravitational wave events, including associated high-energy transients. The postdoctoral scholar will also participate in Caltech's numerical relativity efforts, which are part of the Simulating Extreme Spacetimes Collaboration. This position is based at the Theoretical Astrophysics Including Relativity (TAPIR) group. There will be frequent opportunity to interact and collaborate with other TAPIR faculty members (Katerina Chatziioannou, Yanbei Chen, Jim Fuller, Phil Hopkins, Sterl Phinney, Mark Scheel and Saul Teukolsky), as well as members of LIGO Lab and Caltech's Astronomy department. The initial appointment will be for two years with an expected renewal for a third year, subject to performance and availability of funds. Applicants should submit (1) a CV, including a publication list, (2) contact information of at least three professional references, (3) summary of previous, current, and anticipated research relevant to this opening (limited to three pages). Application materials should be submitted through AcademicJobsOnline. Applicants must hold a PhD degree in astrophysics, physics or a related field by the starting date (September 2024 or sooner). Complete applications submitted by December 1, 2023 will receive full consideration, but review of applications will continue until a suitable candidate has been identified. The minimum salary for the position is $68k per year. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, qualifications, skills, education, specialty, training, and internal equity. Applications may be submitted here: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/25498 As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and more. Learn more about our benefits and who is eligible. We are 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 national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you would like to request an accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the contact on the job posting. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.13. Postdoc positions in gravitational-wave astronomy, Milan, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/09/17/postdoc-positions-in-gravita… Deadline: 2023-11-15 Location: Milan, Italy Additional Information: https://davidegerosa.com Contact: davide.gerosa[AT]unimib.it The University of Milano-Bicocca (Italy) invites expressions of interest for postdoctoral positions in gravitational-wave astronomy. Successful candidates will join the group of Prof. Davide Gerosa and will be part of the "GWmining" project funded by the European Research Council, with additional support from national grants. Targeted investigations focus on the astrophysical exploitation of gravitational-wave data. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in population-synthesis simulations of compact binaries, gravitational-wave parameter estimation and population studies, as well as applications of statistical and machine-learning tools to gravity (although we are open to all candidates with a strong gravitational-wave and/or high-energy astrophysics background!). Candidates will have ample opportunities to kickstart new projects with group members and will be strongly encouraged to develop their own independent research lines. We anticipate awarding up to three positions. Appointments will be for 2+1 years and come with a generous research and travel budget. The starting date is negotiable. The astrophysics unit at Milano-Bicocca provides a vibrant environment with expertise covering all aspects of gravitational-wave astronomy, relativistic astrophysics, and numerical relativity, as well as a wider astronomical context including observational and experimental activities. The group has tight connections with the LISA Consortium, the Virgo Collaboration, the Einstein Telescope Observational Science Board, the Italian National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN), and the Italian Center for Supercomputing (ICSC). Faculty members with matching interests include Gerosa, Sesana, Colpi, Giacomazzo, and Dotti. For more information on Gerosa's group see https://davidegerosa.com/group Milan is a beautiful, international city in the north of Italy with history, art, and outstanding food. Mountains and lakes are just around the corner. Successful candidates will have a PhD in Physics or related discipline, strong programming skills, and previous experience in gravitational (astro)physics. 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 November 15th, 2023 using this web form: https://forms.gle/hnQc3N1xh53YAziH9 Candidates should also arrange for at least two, but preferably three, reference letters to be sent using the same form by November 15th, 2023. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome expressions of interest from traditionally underrepresented groups. For inquiries please do not hesitate to contact Davide Gerosa at davide.gerosa[AT]unimib.it +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.14. Postdoctoral positions in Gravitational-Wave Physics and Astrophysics, Potsdam, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27141 Deadline: 2023-11-22 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://www.aei.mpg.de/1079838/acr-postdoc-2024 Contact: jan.steinhoff[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, 2023, 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/1079838/acr-postdoc-2024 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.15. Postdoctoral position in quantum gravity or its interface with quantum information, Baton Rouge, LA, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/09/23/postdoctoral-position-in-qua… Deadline: 2023-12-01 Location: Baton Rouge, LA, USA Additional Information: https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/LSU/details/Postdoctoral-Researcher… Contact: agullo[AT]lsu.edu The theoretical relativity group expects to have, contingent on funding, an opening for a postdoctoral researcher or senior postdoctoral researcher working in quantum gravity, quantum cosmology and/or the interplay of gravity and quantum information. The initial appointment will be for six months and might be renewed subject to satisfactory progress and availability of funds. The core relativity group at LSU consists of Ivan Agullo', Steve Brandt, Peter Diener, Jorge Pullin and Parampreet Singh, two postdoctoral researchers and graduate students. In addition to that, LSU hosts a strong experimental gravity group with activity in LIGO, whose Livingston site is 30 miles away from Baton Rouge. LSU is also host to the Center for Computation and Technology (CCT), a multidisciplinary research center which includes computational groups in several areas of science, engineering, and the humanities. Several researchers in the relativity group have joint appointments at CCT. The postdoctoral researcher or senior postdoctoral researcher will perform research on cosmology, quantum gravity, loop quantum cosmology, quantum field theory in curved space-time and/or the interplay of gravity and quantum information, which includes but is not limited to the following: research development, writing scientific papers, presenting talks at scientific meetings, participating in other local, state, national and international developments in theoretical relativity physics. Senior Postdoctoral researcher will have the opportunity to lead research development and mentor graduate students. Minimum qualifications: (Both levels): Ph.D. in Physics or related field with a track record of research in cosmology or quantum field theory in curved space-time or quantum gravity. (Senior Postdoc): Three years of postdoctoral experience. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.16. CITA National Fellowship, Burnaby, Canada ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27154 Deadline: 2023-11-06 Location: Burnaby, Canada Additional Information: https://icat.cita.utoronto.ca/pdf Contact: levon_pogosian[AT]sfu.ca The cosmology group in the Physics Department at Simon Fraser University invites applications for a CITA National Fellowship at SFU with a starting date in the Fall, 2024. The group includes faculty members Andrei Frolov, Gopolang Mohlabeng and Levon Pogosian, and has active research interests in observational tests of fundamental theories, cosmological tests of gravity, dark energy, primordial magnetic fields, early universe, astroparticle physics, black holes and topological defects. Strong consideration will be given to applicants with demonstrated ability for independent research in any area of theoretical cosmology. Members of traditionally underrepresented groups in physics are particularly encouraged to apply. The appointment is for three years. Applications are accepted via the CITA National Fellowship website: https://icat.cita.utoronto.ca/pdf In the application, please select Simon Fraser University as the host. You will be required to submit a CV, research statement and arrange for three letters of recommendation. The deadline is November 6, 2023. See also https://jobregister.aas.org/ad/f676a6b5. Informal inquiries can be sent to levon_pogosian[AT]sfu.ca. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.17. Master/PhD positions in astrophysics, Shanghai, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/09/25/master-phd-positions-in-astr… Deadline: 2023-11-15 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) has a few Master and PhD positions for the next academic year (starting in September 2024). For the Master Program, the candidates must have a Bachelor degree in Physics or in a related area before September 2024. For the PhD Program, the candidates must have a Master degree in Physics or in a related area before September 2024. Courses and research are conducted in English. Both the Master and the PhD Programs normally last 3 years. The scholarships of these positions cover: tuition fee, accommodation inside the campus, health insurance, and salary (normally 3,000 CNY/month for Master students and 3,500 CNY/month for PhD students). We are looking for candidates with experience/interest in: 1) development of astrophysical codes (fortran, C/C++, python) 2) X-ray data analysis of black holes Preference may be given to candidates that apply for the PhD Program for 1). The group is led by Prof. Cosimo Bambi and usually consists of 2-3 postdoctoral researchers and several graduate and undergraduate students. More details can be found on the group webpage. Interested candidates should send their CV (including, among other things, date of birth and nationality) 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. Application deadline: 15 November 2023. For the shortlisted candidates, we will arrange Zoom interviews at the end of November or in December. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.18. 2-year postdoc position in numerical relativity, Milan, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/09/25/2-year-postdoc-position-in-n… Deadline: 2023-11-10 Location: Milan, Italy Additional Information: https://reclutamento.dsi.infn.it/ Contact: bruno.giacomazzo[AT]unimib.it The astrophysics group at the University of Milano-Bicocca has an opening for a 2-year postdoc position in the field of numerical relativity sponsored by the National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN). The postdoc will work in the Physics department of the University of Milano-Bicocca under the supervision of Prof. Bruno Giacomazzo (www.brunogiacomazzo.org) The research topic is "Numerical Relativity simulations of neutron star binary mergers". The deadline for applications is November 10 2023 (11:59 a.m. CET) and the starting date for the position should be no later than November 1st 2024. Candidates planning to finish their PhD before November 1st 2024 are also welcome to apply. The annual gross salary is 31308 EUR (the net yearly salary is ~28000 EUR). Candidates from outside Milan may also be eligible to get an additional 5000 EUR per year. Funds for attending conferences and HPC resources are also available via INFN. Applications are only accepted online via the following link: https://reclutamento.dsi.infn.it/ (search for job number 25864) Eligible candidates may be: - Non-Italian citizens, or - Italian citizens who, at the submission deadline, hold a position in a foreign institution and have been continuously abroad for at least three years. Please note also that applicants with a PhD should have obtained it no more than 8 years prior to the call deadline, i.e. on or after November 10th, 2015 (this time limit may be extended in case of maternity, paternity, national service, or long-term illness). The application must include: - a curriculum vitae; - a publication list; - the names and e-mail addresses of three referees, each of them may upload a reference letter not later than November 13th, 2023 (11:59 a.m. CET). In the application the candidate will be requested to indicate the INFN site (Milano Bicocca) and the research topic (Numerical Relativity simulations of neutron star binary mergers) since the call includes other 14 topics in different INFN sites (candidates may also indicate a second option if the wish to). Full instructions in English can be found on the above page (file "Pdf Bando"). The astrophysics unit at Milano-Bicocca provides a vibrant environment with expertise covering all aspects of gravitational-wave astronomy, relativistic astrophysics, and numerical relativity, as well as a wider astronomical context including observational and experimental activities. The gravitational wave group is composed of professors Monica Colpi, Massimo Dotti, Davide Gerosa, Bruno Giacomazzo, and Alberto Sesana. The group has tight connections with the LISA Consortium, the Virgo Collaboration, the Einstein Telescope Observational Science Board, the European Pulsar Timing Array, the Italian National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN), and the Italian Center for Supercomputing (ICSC). Milan is a beautiful, international city in the north of Italy with history, art, and outstanding food. Mountains and lakes are just around the corner. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.19. Tenure-track positions in Physics, Taoyuan, Taiwan ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27169 Deadline: 2023-11-30 Location: Taoyuan, Taiwan Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/25381 Contact: hschen[AT]phy.ncu.edu.tw The Department of Physics (https://www.phy.ncu.edu.tw) at National Central University in Taoyuan, Taiwan, invites applications for tenure-track positions with the appointment starting on August 1, 2024. Applicants in all areas of physics are welcome. Successful candidates are expected to establish a strong and independent research program, obtain research funding, commit to excellent teaching, and supervise students. The application materials should be submitted through Academicjobsonline. Complete applications should include a cover letter, a full curriculum vitae with a complete publication record, a research statement, and a teaching statement. Candidates should arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be submitted through Academicjobsonline. To ensure full consideration, all application materials should be received before November 30, 2023. Any queries about the position should be directed to Professor Hsuan-Yi Chen (hschen[AT]phy.ncu.edu.tw) https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/25381 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.20. PhD positions, Dartmouth, MA and Kingston, RD, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27173 Deadline: 2024-02-01 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. Several new faculty researchers have been hired by both universities, including Drs. Collin Capano (UMassD), Sarah Caudill (UMassD), Michael Puerrer (URI) and Vijay Varma (UMassD). This is in addition to others who were already present, i.e. Drs. 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 10 PhD students working on various different aspects of gravitational-wave science. The group has Zoom meetings twice a week and meets in person monthly. 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 February 1st, 2024 for best chances of receiving funding. Please reach out with any questions 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, but may wish to consult Drs. Field and Khanna first on the best match for their interests and goals. To find out more about the PhD programs at both universities: UMass Dartmouth Interdisciplinary PhD (Computational Science option) and URI Physics PhD Program. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.21. Postdoctoral Fellowships in Gravitational Wave Physics and Multi-Messenger Astronomy, Copenhagen, Denmark ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27176 Deadline: 2023-12-01 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/25922 Contact: jose.ezquiaga[AT]nbi.ku.dk The Niels Bohr International Academy (NBIA) at the Niels Bohr Institute invites expressions of interest for Postdoctoral Fellowships in Gravitational Wave Physics and Multi-Messenger Astronomy. Postdoctoral fellows will be joining the group of Asst. Prof. Jose Maria Ezquiaga, the Gravitational Wave Explorers Team at the Strong group, funded by the VILLUM Young Investigator Grant "Exploring the Uncharted Universe with Gravitational Waves". Positions will last for a fixed period of 2+1 years, and include generous funds for travel and computing. The starting date is negotiable. Interested individuals are encouraged to upload all materials via this website before December 1st, 2023. We seek highly motivated and outstanding individuals who could work at the interface between cosmology, fundamental physics, astrophysics and data analysis. The Gravitational Wave Explorers Team is part of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and the LISA Consortium. The team exploits observations of extreme gravitational systems like colliding black holes to open unique opportunities to measure the Universe's expansion rate, map the unseen dark matter via lensing and test Einstein's gravity. All group members have access to some of the largest dedicated 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 is a vibrant center for Gravitational Physics, with more than 40 researchers from junior to senior levels working on various topics related to gravity, black holes and gravitational waves, including the Strong and the Theoretical Astrophysics groups. NBIA has emerged as a highly active, inspirational and diverse research environment that further includes regular visitors, workshops, conferences, seminars, and in formal group meetings. Postdoctoral fellows at the NBIA receive a competitive salary (including pension) and funds for travel and computing. Copenhagen is a beautiful city with a large international community, a lively and diverse cultural scene, and a very high quality of life. The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes all qualified individuals regardless of personal background. For any inquiries, kindly send an email to jose.ezquiaga[AT]nbi.ku.dk, with email subject "Postdoctoral Fellowship in Gravitational Wave Physics and Multi-Messenger Astronomy" +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.22. Two-year post-doctoral research fellowship in strong gravity, Aveiro, Portugal ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/09/27/two-year-post-doctoral-resea… Deadline: 2023-10-11 Location: Aveiro, Portugal Additional Information: http://gravitation.web.ua.pt/node/4594 Contact: mzilhao[AT]ua.pt Applications are invited for a 2-year postdoctoral research fellowship in Strong Gravity within the Gravitational Geometry and Dynamics Group of the Center for Research and Development in Mathematics and Applications (CIDMA), Aveiro, Portugal. The successful applicant will work with Carlos Herdeiro and Miguel Zilhao on the project "Gravitational waves, black holes, and fundamental physics". The appointment is expected to start on January 1st, 2024, and applications should be received until October 11, 2023, for full consideration. Applications must be accompanied by the following documents: - Application minute for the competition addressed to the Rector of the University of Aveiro; - Copy of detailed and structured curriculum vitae; - Other relevant documents for the evaluation of qualification in related scientific areas; Submission of the application: - The application may be submitted in Portuguese or English, by email, to the Human Resources Department of the University of Aveiro (sgrh-concursosdl57-2016[AT]ua.pt), until the deadline stipulated. The Services will issue a message proving the electronic validation of the same. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.23. Postdoc position in Extreme Matter and Compact Objects Physics, Pisa, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/09/27/postdoc-position-in-extreme-… Deadline: 2023-11-10 Location: Pisa, Italy Additional Information: https://jobs.dsi.infn.it/index.php?tipo=Assegno%20di%20ricerca Contact: ignazio.bombaci[AT]unipi.it The Neutron Star Matter theory group at the INFN Pisa Section has an opening for a 2-year postdoc position in the field of Extreme Matter and Compact Object Physics sponsored by the National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN). The postdoc will work at the INFN Pisa Section and Physics Department of the University of Pisa under the supervision of Prof. Ignazio Bombaci. The research topic is "Modelling the equation of state of dense and hot matter for astrophysical applications". The deadline for applications is November 10 2023 (11:59 a.m. CET) and the starting date for the position should be no later than November 1st 2024. Candidates planning to finish their PhD before November 1st 2024 are also welcome to apply. The annual gross salary is 31308 EUR (the net yearly salary is ~27600 EUR). Candidates from outside Pisa may also be eligible to get an additional 5000 EUR per year. Funds for attending conferences are also available via INFN. Applications are only accepted online via the following link: https://reclutamento.dsi.infn.it/ (search for N. Bando 25864 (job number 25864)) Eligible candidates may be: - Non-Italian citizens, or - Italian citizens who, at the submission deadline, hold a position in a foreign institution and have been continuously abroad for at least three years. Please note also that applicants with a PhD should have obtained it no more than 8 years prior to the call deadline, i.e. on or after November 10th, 2015 (this time limit may be extended in case of maternity, paternity, national service, or long-term illness). The application must include: - a curriculum vitae; - a publication list; - the names and e-mail addresses of three referees, each of them may upload a reference letter not later than November 13th, 2023 (11:59 a.m. CET). In the application the candidate will be requested to indicate the INFN Section (Sezione di Pisa) and the research topic (Modelling the equation of state of dense and hot matter for astrophysical applications) since the call N. 25864 includes other 14 topics in different INFN Sections. Full instructions in English can be found on the above page (file "Pdf Bando"). Pisa, world-famous for its leaning tower and for having been the birthplace of Galileo Galilei, is a beautiful small city in Tuscany close to the sea and with an international airport just a few kilometers from the city center. The gravitational wave interferometer VIRGO is located in the Pisa countryside, and research on gravitational waves is a major experimental activity at the Pisa INFN Section and at the Physics Department of the University of Pisa. Please spread this information to potentially interested candidates in your group. For inquire please do not hesitate to contact Prof. Ignazio Bombaci (ignazio.bombaci[AT]unipi.it) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.24. Postdoctoral position in gravitational physics, Fredericton, Canada ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27192 Deadline: 2023-10-31 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 2024 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, 2023. 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). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.25. 3 Year Postdoctoral Position in Gravitational Wave Astronomy, Bozeman, MT, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/09/29/3-year-postdoctoral-position… Deadline: 2023-12-15 Location: Bozeman, USA Additional Information: https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/38342 Contact: ncornish[AT]montana.edu The Department of Physics at Montana State University invites applications for a 3-year postdoctoral position in Gravitational Wave Astronomy. The successful candidate will work with Prof. Neil Cornish and his group in the eXtreme Gravity Institute (www.montana.edu/xgi/) at Montana State University. Members of the eXtreme Gravity Institute include faculty members Hang Yu, Bennett Link, Amy Reines and Anne Lohfink. The position is NASA funded, with the goal of developing a comprehensive science analysis approach for the future Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA). Prof. Cornish is a member of the LISA, LIGO and NANOGrav collaborations, and opportunities will be available to conduct research across the gravitational wave spectrum. Montana State University is located in Bozeman, Montana, an awesome mountain town in the Rockies named in Time magazine's World's Greatest Places list for 2023. Bozeman is close to several world class ski resorts, and surrounded by mountains with abundant outdoor recreation possibilities. Screening of applicants will begin December 15 and continue until the position is filled. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.26. Postdoctoral position at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27210 Deadline: 2024-01-15 Location: Minneapolis, USA Additional Information: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/357785 Contact: vuk[AT]umn.edu The University of Minnesota-Twin Cities invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position in the field of gravitational wave searches with Profs. Michael Coughlin and Vuk Mandic. The appointment start date is flexible, but September 1, 2024 would be preferred. The appointment is for one year, with possibility of annual renewals depending on availability of funding. The research would focus on low-latency searches for gravitational waves and searches for the stochastic gravitational-wave background with the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO), as well as on technology development for future interferometer generations. A background in gravitational-wave physics is not required. For further information about the position, including submitting the application and reference letters, please visit the provided link. The applications are due January 15, 2024. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.27. Postdoctoral Positions in Black Holes, Gravitational Waves and Analog Gravity, Yangzhou, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/09/30/postdoctoral-positions-in-bl… Deadline: 2023-12-01 Location: Yangzhou, China Additional Information: https://cgc.yzu.edu.cn/ Contact: haoxu[AT]yzu.edu.cn The Center for Gravitation and Cosmology of Yangzhou University, China, is seeking qualified and talented postdoctoral researchers in the field of gravitation (general relativity or modified theories of gravity) with focus on black hole physics (broadly defined), gravitational wave, and analog gravity systems. Special considerations will be given to candidates with strong background in gravitational wave and analog black holes. For the latter, candidates with experimental knowledge in laser and optics are especially welcomed to apply. Strong candidates with background in other closely related fields, such as holography, quantum gravity, cosmology, will also be considered. Applicants should have (or expected to obtain by starting date) a Ph.D. in the relevant fields to receive full considerations. We offer a 2-year contract starting from September 2024. Earlier starting date can be negotiated on a case by case basis. Successful applicants are expected to collaborate with members of the center, but they are otherwise also free to pursue their own research interest. There is no teaching duty. Interested candidates should submit the following documents in a SINGLE PDF file to Dr. Hao Xu at haoxu[AT]yzu.edu.cn : (1) A full curriculum vitae. (2) A copy of PhD certificate. (3) A full publication list, with five most significant publications clearly highlighted. (4) A brief description of research interests, including future plans, not exceeding 1 page. In addition, 2-3 recommendation letters should be arranged to be sent to the same E-mail address. Completed applications (including recommendation letters) should be received no later than December 1, 2023. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Minicourse on quantum field theory in curved spacetimes, Online ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27044 Additional Information: https://bht50.github.io/minicourses/QFTCS.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 first in a series of three, aiming to prepare students and young researchers for the main event. This mini-course provides an introduction to quantum field theory in curved spacetime. Our goal will be to derive the Unruh effect and use it as an example of many techniques employed in the community: the algebraic approach, Fock space quantization, path integral techniques, and particle detectors. We shall also discuss a bit about the Hawking effect. The last lecture is devoted to the functional renormalization group, a technique that hasn't been much explored within QFT in curved spacetimes settings so far. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Minicourse on Gravitational algebras and generalized entropy, College Park, MD, USA (hybrid) ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/09/23/minicourse-on-gravitational-… Additional Information: https://mcfp.physics.umd.edu/ + What: Minicourse (5 lectures) on Gravitational algebras and generalized entropy + Lecturer: Antony Speranza, UIUC + Where: The University of Maryland Center for Fundamental Physics, PSC 3150 (and Zoom) + When: Mon-Wed-Fri October 9 - 18, 1pm-2:15pm + Topic: New developments on generalized entropy and von Neumann algebras in semiclassical quantum gravity. + Prerequisites: familiarity with general relativity and quantum field theory + Course description and background reading: https://tinyurl.com/4zb6a7yp + To register to attend either in person, or to request the Zoom link, please respond on this Google Form: https://forms.gle/2wD7r1CZLQEGybARA contact: Ted Jacobson University of Maryland ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. The H0 Award 2023 ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/09/29/the-h0-award-2023/ Additional Information: https://chalonge-devega.fr/Programme2023.html The H0 Award and its History Professor Adam G. RIESS, Nobel prize in Physics (2011), is awarded the Chalonge Medal, Hetor de Vega Medal, and H0 Award 2023, for his relentless clever work and deep discoveries regarding the expansion rate of the Universe, a puzzle at the center of Cosmology and LambdaCDM showing the Model is currently challenged to connect the early to the present Universe. Past speakers and winners of the Medals have been Nobel prize winners in Physics S. Chandrasekhar who inaugurated the Chalonge School (from 2015 the Chalonge - de Vega School) in September 1991, followed by four Nobel prize in Physics (George Smoot, John Mather, Brian Schmidt, Adam Riess), four Course Dedications (Andrei Zakharov, Yakov Zeldovich, Viktor Ambartsumian, Abdul Salam) and by, citing only those in Memoriam: Bruno Pontecorvo, Peter Bergmann, Isaak Khalatnikov, Maury Shapiro, Efim Fradkin, Douglas Morrison, Benoit Mandelbrot, Evry Schatzman, Roger and Giusa Cayrel, Eugene Loh, Livio Scarsi, Fang-Li-Zhi, Leonid Grishchuk, Wolfang Rindler, Paul Hodge, Yury Parijskij, Tom Kibble, Stanley Deser, Stephen Hawking, Hector de Vega, Nick Kaiser, Jim Hartle. Adam Riess inaugurated The First Zoom Session of the Chalonge - de Vega School, on 3 December 2020 during the pandemic, and continued a tradition of: The Closing Lecture of The Year, which has been going on as following : 3 December 2020, 8 December 2021, 7 December 2022, 12 December 2023, ... The first presentation to Adam Riess of the Chalonge Medal and of the Hetor de Vega Medal, both Medals being Surprise Awards, in such 1st Zoom Session on 3 December 2020 were real , not 'virtual' presentations: Adam Riess appeared in the Zoom Session showing the real Chalonge Medal and the real Hector de Vega Medal, sent earlier by mail. The Session and the discussion during the Pandemic quarantine were very successful. Zoom Sessions continued in 2021 with the Nobel Chalonge de Vega Programme and its channel: Nine Nobel Prizes of Physics in the discipline of Cosmology, Gravitation, Theoretical and Experimental Particle Physics, Neutrinos, Astrophysics , among the Lecturers and participants, and continuated in 2022 and 2023 : The Chalonge - de Vega School, a laboratory of Ideas, Research and Understanding, and Surprises..., as shown in its different periods.... and by pioneering scientific work '. In a recent talk/interview, Adam Riess discussed the many forms of communication by Scientists: '.... Some of them are verbal, some of them are over a beer, but during the Pandemic it was hard to have a beer over Zoom...! ' Norma Sanchez commented : '...Yes, it is hard to have a beer over Zoom..., but in the closing Session of the Chalonge- de Vega School, we arranged to have real french Champagne over Zoom ...! ' Congratulations Adam for being the recipient of the H0 Award of the Year !! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. Chalonge - de Vega International School of Astrophysics, online lecture ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/09/29/chalonge-de-vega-internation… Additional Information: https://chalonge-devega.fr/Programme2023.html International School of Astrophysics Daniel Chalonge - Hector de Vega Session In remote: CLOSING LECTURE OF THE YEAR: Prof. Dr Adam G. RIESS, Nobel Prize in Physics, Chalonge Medal and Hector de Vega Medal, H0 Award. Distinguished Professor, Johns Hopkins University, Space Telescope Science Institute, Baltimore, MD, USA H0. THE EXPANSION HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSE - TUESDAY 12 December 2023 Time: 16:00 Paris Time CET Participation to the Session is open and free but registration is mandatory to receive the Zoom connection information. Informations: in the URL chalonge-devega.fr/Programme 2023.html Items : Registration to the Sessions 2023 by Zoom. H0 Award, H0 Surprises With Compliments and kind regards Norma G. Sanchez and the Chalonge- de Vega School -- ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. The 9th Conference of the Polish Society on Relativity, Krakow, Poland 1.2. The 32nd Workshop on General Relativity and Gravitation, Nagoya, Japan 1.3. International Conference on Gravitation and Cosmology 2024, Lahore, Pakistan 1.4. Space. Time. Civilization. Cairo, Egypt 2. Jobs 2.1. Postdoc position in the "COGY Project", Bonn, Germany 2.2. Open Call for Visiting Scholars, Okinawa, Japan 2.3. ERC-funded postdoc position in computational relativistic astrophysics, Jena, Germany 2.4. ERC-funded PhD position in multi-messenger astrophysics, Jena, Germany 2.5. PhD Position in Causal Set theory, Dublin, Ireland 2.6. Assistant Professor of Physics, Kingston, Rhode Island, USA 2.7. Tenure track position in mathematical physics, Morelia, Mexico 2.8. Postdoctoral Researchers in High Energy Physics, Lawrence, KS, USA 2.9. ESA Research Fellowships in Space Science, Madrid (Spain), Noordwijk (Netherlands), Baltimore (USA) 3. News 3.1. Living Reviews: Cosmology with LISA / Jackiw-Teitelboim gravity 3.2. 12 Australasian Conference on General Relativity and Gravitation, Hobart, Tasmania 3.3. GRG call for papers: Hyperboloidal methods ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. The 9th Conference of the Polish Society on Relativity, Krakow, Poland --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/08/15/the-9th-conference-of-the-po… Starting: 2023-09-18 to 2023-09-22 Location: Krakow, Poland Additional Information: https://potor2023.confer.uj.edu.pl/ Contact: potor2023[AT]th.if.uj.edu.pl This year's conference is the ninth in a series of conferences on classical and quantum theory of gravity organized by the Polish Society on Relativity. The conference will be held at the Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science of Jagiellonian University in Krakow. The talks cover a wide range of topics: mathematical and numerical relativity, relativistic cosmology and the early universe, relativistic astrophysics, gravitational waves, black holes, and quantum models of gravity. Conferences of the Polish Society on Relativity have an international character but at the same time they bring together the Polish scientific community working in the field of gravitational physics. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. The 32nd Workshop on General Relativity and Gravitation, Nagoya, Japan --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/08/22/the-32nd-workshop-on-general… Starting: 2023-11-27 to 2023-12-01 Location: Nagoya, Japan Additional Information: https://sites.google.com/view/jgrg-32 Contact: online.jgrg[AT]gmail.com The 32nd Workshop on General Relativity and Gravitation in Japan (JGRG32) will be held at Nagoya University. JGRG is a series of annual workshops held in Japan since 1991. This workshop aims to provide a place for exchanging ideas to pursue future trends of research through invited and contributed talks. The workshop will cover a wide area of research related to general relativity and gravitation. List of Invited Speakers: Elisa Gouvea Mauricio Ferreira (IPMU/ the University of Sao Paulo) Pau Figueras (Queen Mary University of London) (to be confirmed) Marcus Khuri (Stony Brook University) Hironao Miyatake (Nagoya University) Soichiro Morisaki (ICRR) Shi Pi (Chinese Academy of Sciences ) Adam Pound (University of Southampton) Stephan Rosswog (Stockholm University) (to be confirmed) Tadashi Takayanagi (YITP) Alexander Vikman (CEICO) Nicolas Yunes (University of Illinois) Important dates: September 15: Deadline for domestic travel support, Visa support October 6: Deadline for abstract submission October 20: Deadline for registration (without presentation) Scientific Organizing Committee: Hideki Asada (Hirosaki U.), Tomohiro Harada (Rikkyo U.), Kenta Hotokezaka (RESCEU), Akihiro Ishibashi (Kindai U.), Yosuke Ito (Osaka Metropolitan U.), Keisuke Izumi (Nagoya U.), Kohei Kamada (RESCEU), Sugumi Kanno (Kyusyu U.), 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), Ryo Saito (Yamaguchi U.), Teruaki Suyama (Tokyo Institude of Technology), Takahiro Tanaka (Kyoto U.), Shinji Tsujikawa (Waseda U.), Masahide Yamaguchi (IBS/ Tokyo Institude of Technology), Kazuhiro Yamamoto (Kyusyu U.), Shuichiro Yokoyama (Nagoya U.), Chul-Moon Yoo (Nagoya U.), Hirotaka Yoshino (Osaka Metropolitan U.) Local Organizing Committee: [Nagoya University] Kiyotomo Ichiki, Keisuke Izumi, Tetsuya Shiromizu, Yuichiro Tada, Shuichiro Yokoyama, Chulmoon Yoo, Daisuke Yoshida +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. International Conference on Gravitation and Cosmology 2024, Lahore, Pakistan --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27013 Starting: 2024-01-29 to 2024-01-31 Location: Lahore, Pakistan Additional Information: https://sites.uol.edu.pk/icgc24 Contact: icgc24[AT]math.uol.edu.pk We are pleased to inform you that Department of Mathematics and Statistics, the University of Lahore, Lahore-Pakistan, is organizing an International Conference on Gravitation and Cosmology (ICGC24) to be held from January 29-31, 2024. All the Relativists, Astrophysicists and Cosmologists are most cordially invited in this International Conference. The purpose of this International Conference is to provide effective floor to researchers for presenting their research findings and share knowledge as well as experience with each other. It will provide a platform to present the interests of Mathematical Physics through which they can exchange ideas, discuss concerns and inform the broader scientific achievements. The programme will have a series of plenary lectures, with parallel and poster sessions. The venue of the conference is Department of Mathematics and Statistics, the University of Lahore, Lahore-Pakistan. The main topics of the conference including some others will be as follows. Gravitation and General Relativity Alternative Theories of Gravity Mathematical and Relativistic Aspects of Cosmology Gravitational Waves of Cosmological and Astrophysical Origin Stellar Structures Black Holes, Wormholes Relativistic Astrophysics +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. Space. Time. Civilization. Cairo, Egypt --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/08/31/space-time-civilization-stc-… Starting: 2023-11-03 to 2023-11-08 Location: Cairo, Egypt Additional Information: https://stc2023.com/ Contact: Space.Time.Civilization[AT]gmail.com In 2023, Bauman Moscow State Technical University together with Russian Academy of Science and Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani for the first time plan to organise the International l scientific conference "Space. Time. Civilization. STC-2023, which will be held from 3 to 8 November in Egypt. 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-2023 Conference is a logical extension of the Finsler Extensions of Relativity Theory (FERT) international forums, as well as the Physical Interpretations of Relativity Theory (PIRT) international scientific conferences. The "Space. Time. Civilization STC-2023" Conference to be held November 3rd to 8th, 2023, in the conference hall of The Oasis Hotel Pyramids, Cairo, Egypt. The STC-2023 Conference will be provided with simultaneous interpretation of the papers and presentations, a sighteseeing programme and international broadcast of the presentations. Three concurrent sections are planned for the conference: * Space and Time. * Civilization Issues. * The Origins of Civilization. The "Space and Time" section examines the latest achievements in the theory of gravitation, cosmology and astrophysics. The research areas for the section are as follows: * Modern spacetime models * Gravitation, 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 The "Civilization Issues" section focuses on the discussion of issues related to the future of the Universe, the future of the Earth and our civilization. The research areas for the section are as follows: * Evolution of large-scale structures and the future of the Universe * The future of the Earth: concerns and projections * On the way to a sustainable civilization The program of "The Origins of Civilization" section focuses on investigating possible traces of ancient civilizations and studying their heritage. The research areas for the history section are as follows: * Artifacts of the predynastic period in Egypt * Ancient civilization centers in Asia and the Americas * Modern methods of artifact dating * Myths and legends as a source of historical information STC-2023 International Committee: Dr. Michael Gordin, Rector, Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Russia (Chairman of the International Organasing Committee of STC-2023). Prof. V. Ramgopal Rao, Vice-Chancellor of BITS-Pilani, India (Co-Chairman of the International Organasing Committee of STC-2023). Acad. of RAS, Prof. Alexei Starobinsky, Landau Institute for Theoretical Physics RAS, Russia (Co-Chairman of the International Scientific Committee of STC-2023) Prof. Vladimir Gladyshev, Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Russia (Co-Chairman of the International Scientific Committee of STC-2023) Dr. Dmitry Pavlov, Russia (Chairman of the Local Committee of STC-2023) Prof. Bivudutta Mishra, BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, India Prof. Sunil Kumar Tripathy, Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, Sarang, India Prof. Roland Triay, Centre de Physique Theorique CNRS - Aix- Marseille University, France Prof. Innocenzo M. Pinto, University of Naples "Federico II", Italy Prof. Richard Kerner, Sorbonne-Universite', France Prof. Aroonkumar Beesham, University of Zululand, South Africa Prof. Sunil Maharaj, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Prof. Carlos Romero, Universidade Federal da Paraiba, Brazil Prof. Magd Kahil, MSA-UNIVERSITY, Egypt Prof. Vladimir Burdyuzha, Lebedev Physical Institute Nuclear Physics and Astrophysics Division, RAS, Russia Prof. Laszlo Kozma, Institute of Mathematics, University of Debrecen, Hungar The working language of the conference is English. An extensive cultural program is planned during the conference, including a visit to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo and the pyramids of Djoser, Unas, Userkaf, Teti, exploring the Southern Tomb of Djoser, the Amen-Tefnakht shaft, the Serapeum, a visit to the pyramids of Dahshur, exploring the interiors of the Red Pyramind and the Bent Pyramid with its satellite, a visit to the pyramids of Giza, accessing the interiors of the pyramids of Cheops and Khafre, seeing the Sphinx and the pyramid-adjacent temples, a tour of the pyramid of Menkaure and the satellite pyramids, etc. After the conference a trip to the south of Egypt may be arranged, including visiting famous historical temples, followed by a seven-day trip along the Nile from Aswan to Luxor. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Postdoc position in the "COGY Project", Bonn, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26969 Deadline: 2023-08-15 Location: Bonn, Germany Additional Information: https://www.history-and-philosophy-of-physics.com/jobs.html Contact: gravity[AT]uni-bonn.de Postdoc position (full-time) in "COGY Project" - Lichtenberg Group for History and Philosophy of Physics at the Institute of Philosophy University Bonn The deadline for full consideration is August 15, 2023. 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 a postdoctoral fellow (full time) for an initial employment of three years, with the possibility of an extension for two years. We invite applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in history and philosophy of physics. The advertised position is part of the ERC Consolidator grant "The Centre of Gravity Project" (PI: Dennis Lehmkuhl), which will investigate the Renaissance of General Relativity between 1955 and 1975, and how this era gave rise to entirely new mathematical methods, concepts --- like that of a black hole --- and ways of thinking about gravity and spacetime structure. The position can be taken up from 1 October 2023, but a later starting date is also possible. The project combines tasks in history of physics, including extensive archival work, philosophy of physics, and mathematical relativity. Applicants with a background in all three fields, or a combination thereof, are warmly invited to apply. More details on the group can be found at www.history-and-philosophy-of-physics.com ; and see also the connected advertisement of another Postdoc and a PhD fellowship in collaboration with the Max Planck Institutes for Gravitational Physics and the Max Planck Institute for History of Science at https://www.aei.mpg.de/1048741/balzan-phd-and-postdoc-positions?c=26171 , as well as the Heinrich Hertz visiting fellowships in history and philosophy of physics at https://www.history-and-philosophy-of-physics.com/heinrich-hertz-fellowship… at the University of Bonn. Your tasks will include: To participate fully in the research life of the Lichtenberg group and the Institute of Philosophy, conducting research both autonomously and in collaboration with the PI and the rest of the group, leading to peer reviewed publications and conference presentations, and participating in conferences, research groups, and outreach activities. Do extensive research in the relevant archives and contribute to oral history interviews. To teach one seminar per semester (90 minutes per week), on topics of your own choosing, at undergraduate and/or graduate level. To take part in the administration and organisation of activities by the Lichtenberg group, in liaison with Prof. Lehmkuhl. Your profile: PhD in history of physics, philosophy of physics, or physics conferred within one year of the start of the position. All PhD requirements must be completed by the starting date of the position. Native speaker or near-native command of the English language. Additional languages, especially German, French, Polish and/or Russian would be an advantage for some of the archival work. Motivated, flexible, team oriented and interested in continued professional development. Work in one of the largest and most vibrant groups for history and philosophy of physics in Europe. A research budget for travel to national and international conferences Remuneration in accordance with TV-L pay grade 13, comprehensive health insurance and pension system. The University of Bonn is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. It is certified as a family-friendly university. The University of Bonn seeks to increase female representation in staffing areas where women are underrepresented and provide special career support. Accordingly, the University of Bonn expressly encourages qualified women to apply. Applications will be handled in accordance with the NRW State Gender Equality Act. Applications from qualified candidates with a certified severe disability or from those of equal status are especially welcome. If you are interested in this position, please send your complete application by email to gravity(a)uni-bonn.de by 15 August 2023, quoting reference 58/23/3.202. 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 the postdoctoral fellowship but would also like to be considered for one of the Heinrich Hertz visiting fellowships, then please note this in your application; one file can then serve for the application for both positions Please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Sascha Hilgert (phone +49 228 737740; hilgerts[AT]uni-bonn.de) if you need any more information. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Open Call for Visiting Scholars, Okinawa, Japan ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26972 Deadline: 2023-09-17 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 Theoretical Sciences Visiting Program (TSVP). The TSVP 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 theoretical projects including, but not limited to, mathematics, theoretical physics, computational sciences, and theoretical life sciences. Experimental researchers may apply where they plan to work on theoretical projects while at OIST. 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. Visits of 1 to 3 months may also be approved where special circumstances prevent a longer visit. 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 and are working actively toward increasing the diversity of our faculty, students, and staff. We have implemented policies to promote a diverse, inclusive, and family-friendly culture. These include supporting dual career couples, gender neutral facilities, "stop the clock" options, and on-site childcare. 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. Please contact us at tsvp [at] oist.jp if you have any questions or concerns. [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. [Application Instructions] 1) a 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 encouraged. 4) (Optional) statements of support of a few sentences from two OIST Principal Investigators (requested through Interfolio) 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 2024 and March 2025. [Application through Interfolio] http://apply.interfolio.com/128509 Complete applications received by September 17th, 2023 are guaranteed full consideration. Please make sure that you can receive emails from tsvp [at] oist.jp and noreply [at] interfolio.com. [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 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. ERC-funded postdoc position in computational relativistic astrophysics, Jena, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/08/07/erc-funded-postdoc-position-… Deadline: 2023-11-01 Location: Jena, Germany Additional Information: https://www.physik.uni-jena.de/en/tpijobs Contact: sebastiano.bernuzzi[AT]uni-jena.de Applications are invited for one postdoctoral positions in the field of numerical relativity and computational relativistic astrophysics with focus on neutron star mergers. The position is associated with the research group of Prof. Sebastiano Bernuzzi at the Institute for Theoretical Physics, Friedrich-Schiller-Universitaet Jena. The position is funded by the European Research Council consolidator grant 101043372 "InspiReM" of the Horizon programme. The selected researcher is expected to work on simulations of binary neutron star mergers in general relativity including high-performance computing, magnetohydrodynamics, microphysics, nuclear physics aspects, radiation transport, and ab-initio modeling of astrophysical observables. Candidates with demonstrated expertise in these areas are particularly encouraged to apply. Applications should be received by October 31st, 2023, but will be considered until the positions are filled. The appointment is initially for two years. Please submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae with a list of publications, a brief description of research interests, and a list of three potential referees, who may be contacted separately. Please submit 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. Applications should be sent to: sebastiano.bernuzzi[AT]uni-jena.de Theoretisch-Physikalisches Institut Friedrich-Schiller-Universitaet Jena Max Wien Platz 1 D-07743 Jena, Germany Office 209 Please use the string "Application for PD position - SURNAME NAME" in the email's subject. More info: * The Theoretical Physics Institute: https://www.tpi.uni-jena.de/HomePage * The Research group: http://www.tpi.uni-jena.de/~bernuzzi +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. ERC-funded PhD position in multi-messenger astrophysics, Jena, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/08/07/erc-funded-phd-position-in-m… Deadline: 2023-11-01 Location: Jena, Germany Additional Information: https://www.physik.uni-jena.de/en/tpijobs Contact: sebastiano.bernuzzi[AT]uni-jena.de Applications are invited for one PhD position in the field of multi-messenger astrophysics with focus on theory/modeling of neutron star mergers. The position is associated with the research group of Prof. Sebastiano Bernuzzi at the Institute for Theoretical Physics, Friedrich-Schiller-Universitaet Jena. The position is funded by the European Research Council consolidator grant 101043372 "InspiReM? of the Horizon programme. The successful researcher is expected to work on the topic of binary neutron star mergers with focus on numerical relativity, theoretical and computational astrophysics, gravitational waves or multi-messenger data analysis. Candidates with background in these areas are particularly encouraged to apply. Applications should be received by October 31st, 2023, but will be considered until the positions are filled. The project can start anytime but no later than April 1st, 2024. The appointment will be for three years. Please submit 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 two potential referees, who may be contacted separately. Applications should be sent to: sebastiano.bernuzzi[AT]uni-jena.de Theoretisch-Physikalisches Institut Friedrich-Schiller-Universitaet Jena Max Wien Platz 1 D-07743 Jena, Germany Office 209 Please use the string "Application for PhD position - SURNAME NAME" in the email subject and submit a single PDF file. More info: * The Theoretical Physics Institute: https://www.tpi.uni-jena.de/HomePage * The Research group: http://www.tpi.uni-jena.de/~bernuzzi +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. PhD Position in Causal Set theory, Dublin, Ireland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26986 Deadline: 2023-09-15 Location: Dublin, Ireland Additional Information: https://www.dias.ie/dias-phd-scholarship-in-theoretical-physics-close-date-… Contact: ykouchek[AT]imperial.ac.uk Applications are invited for a four-year PhD Scholarship at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS), starting January 2024, as part of the SFI-IRC Pathway project "Hawking Radiation and Black Hole Entropy in Causal Set Theory" led by Dr. Yasaman K. Yazdi. The successful applicant will be supervised by Dr. Yasaman K. Yazdi and co-supervised by Prof. Denjoe O'Connor and carry out research within the causal set theory approach to quantum gravity. Interested candidates are requested to submit an application including a cover letter, CV, transcript of grades, statement of research interests and relevant experience as a single PDF document by September 15, 2023. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted by the application deadline. For full consideration, application materials must be received by September 15. Applications will continue to be accepted after this until the position is filled. Applicants must have a Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant area by the start date of this position. Knowledge of general relativity, quantum field theory, quantum field theory in curved spacetime, computational physics and coding experience, would be assets. The scholarship award consists of a stipend of EUR 19000 annually, a budget for travel, laptop and other research materials, as well as an annual contribution towards fees. At DIAS, we are committed to building an inclusive scientific community, distinguished by scientific excellence, gender balance, and diversity. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Assistant Professor of Physics, Kingston, Rhode Island, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26987 Deadline: 2023-09-30 Location: Kingston, RI, USA Additional Information: https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/12057 Contact: gkhanna(a)uri.edu The Physics Department at the University of Rhode Island (URI) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position of an Assistant Professor of Physics beginning in the fall of 2024, specifically for a theorist or computational physicist working in the field of Quantum Information Science (QIS). The Department has recently established multiple new QIS-related degree programs and research groups that include Drs. Vanita Srinivasa and Wenchao Ge. URI has also secured access to IBM's cutting-edge quantum resources, including the 433-qubit Osprey system. Considerations will be given to applicants who can show expertise and creative ideas for their role as researcher, mentor, and teacher in the QIS program. Points of contact with ongoing research programs in astrophysics/gravitation, biological physics, nonlinear optics, statistical physics, surface and thin film physics and ultrafast spectroscopy are a plus. Applicants working or interested in quantum algorithms, quantum information theory, and the interface of QIS and astrophysics/gravitation are strongly encouraged to apply. The Physics Department, College of Arts and Sciences and URI are committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of students and scholars. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate physics courses, advise undergraduate and graduate students toward BS, MS, and PhD degrees, conduct independent and collaborative research, with an expectation of external funding, and be active in service at the levels of Department, College, and University. The successful candidate will also seek collaborations with other researchers at URI including those in Computer Science, Mathematics, Graduate School of Oceanography, Engineering and the Center for Computational Research. The University of Rhode Island is the State's flagship land/sea/space grant research university with an enrollment of approximately 18,000 students. The Physics Department has 22 full-time faculty/staff members and offers BS, MS and PhD degrees. URI is in Kingston, RI - a beautiful seaside community that is well connected by car and rail located about an hour away from Boston and 3 hours from New York City. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. Tenure track position in mathematical physics, Morelia, Mexico ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27003 Deadline: 2023-12-31 Location: Morelia, Mexico Additional Information: https://gaspacho.matmor.unam.mx/convocatoria/registro/en/new Contact: ferran[AT]matmor.unam.mx **TENURE TRACK POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES** The Center for Mathematical Sciences (CCM) stands as one of Mexico's preeminent and robust institutions dedicated to advanced research in the realm of mathematical sciences. An integral entity within the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), acknowledged as one of Ibero-America's largest and most prominent academic institutions. The CCM boasts resources and support, fostering a thriving environment for both research and education. For comprehensive insights, kindly explore the CCM website: https://www.matmor.unam.mx The CCM cordially invites individuals who fulfill the stipulated requisites to participate in the selection procedure for a tenure-track faculty position in mathematics. **APPLICATION DEADLINE:** December 31, 2023 **EXPECTED COMMENCEMENT:** June 1st, 2024 (with flexibility) At present, the CCM accommodates a team of 26 faculty members, in the following areas: - Biomathematics - Algebraic Combinatorics - Partial Differential Equations - Fundamentals of Quantum Theory - Algebraic, Differential, and Discrete Geometry - Classical and Quantum Gravitation - Mathematical Logic and Foundations - Dynamical Systems - Set Theory - Geometric Group Theory - Number Theory - Representation Theory - Singularity Theory - Algebraic and General Topology The position primarily accentuates research pursuits in mathematical sciences while also encompassing pedagogical responsibilities encompassing one course per semester at either the undergraduate or graduate level. Additionally, duties extend to guiding students at both the graduate (masters and PhD) and undergraduate tiers, while active involvement in academic-administrative duties and outreach initiatives is expected. The initial contract terms will be reviewed annually during the preliminary years, offering a competitive salary. The guidelines for the selection process are: 1. Possession of a Doctorate in Mathematics or closely aligned fields. 2. A minimum of two years' postdoctoral experience upon contract initiation. 3. An established record of published work in the domains earlier mentioned, featured in internationally acclaimed, peer-reviewed journals. Prospective candidates are urged to access the website https://gaspacho.matmor.unam.mx/convocatoria/registro/en/new and submit by December 31, 2023, the following documents: 1. A purposeful letter of application, addressed to Dr. Luis Abel Castorena Martinez, Director of CCM, expounding the aspirant's motivations for affiliating with the CCM. The letter should incorporate both postal and electronic contact details. 2. An updated curriculum vitae. 3. Official documentation substantiating conferred degrees. 4. A concise research proposal spanning a minimum of two, but not exceeding four pages, succinctly delineating the intended research avenues at the CCM. 5. Copies of published articles and preliminary drafts of completed works, with emphasis on a maximum of 5 exceptional publications within the pertinent sphere. Moreover, prospective candidates are required to provide two professional email addresses of domain specialists, who will subsequently be contacted for letters of recommendation, spotlighting the candidate's achievements, research potential, and pedagogical adeptness. Subsequent to a preliminary assessment of received applications, the internal board at CCM will extend invitations to interview the most apt candidates for the position. The conclusive selection outcome is tentatively projected for communication to candidates by the culmination of April 2024. For further inquiries, kindly direct correspondence to: Dr. Jose' Ferran Valdez Lorenzo (ferran[AT]matmor.unam.mx) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Postdoctoral Researchers in High Energy Physics, Lawrence, KS, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27010 Deadline: 2023-08-28 Location: Lawrence, Kansas, USA Additional Information: http://employment.ku.edu/staff/26049BR Contact: crogan(a)ku.edu Applications are invited for two postdoctoral research associate positions in experimental high energy physics with the University of Kansas beginning as early as August 31, 2023. Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in physics or a related field by date of appointment. Applicants with three or more years of post-doctoral experience may be eligible for initial appointment as associate researcher. 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. Depending on mutually agreed upon arrangements between the selected candidate and the High Energy Physics group, this position will be housed at either the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas, or at CERN in Switzerland. For more information and to apply go to http://employment.ku.edu/staff/26049BR Initial review of applications will begin on August 28, 2023 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants has been identified. Inquiries can be made by email to Prof. Christopher Rogan (crogan[AT]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, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights[AT]ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY (for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. ESA Research Fellowships in Space Science, Madrid (Spain), Noordwijk (Netherlands), Baltimore (USA) ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=27015 Deadline: 2023-09-18 Location: Madrid (Spain), Noordwijk (Netherlands), Baltimore (USA) Additional Information: https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/space-science-faculty/opportunities/research… Contact: yannis.zouganelis[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 opening on 28 August 2023 with an application deadline on 18 September 2023. 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., archive/data science, 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 technical or scientific 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 the link below. Deadline for applications is 18 September 2023. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Living Reviews: Cosmology with LISA / Jackiw-Teitelboim gravity ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/08/29/living-reviews-cosmology-wit… Additional Information: https://www.springer.com/journal/41114 The open-access journal Living Reviews in Relativity has published two new review articles in July/August 2023: Auclair, P., Bacon, D., Baker, T. et al. [The LISA Cosmology WG] Cosmology with the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna. Living Rev Relativ 26, 5 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41114-023-00045-2 Abstract: The Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) has two scientific objectives of cosmological focus: to probe the expansion rate of the universe, and to understand stochastic gravitational-wave backgrounds and their implications for early universe and particle physics, from the MeV to the Planck scale. However, the range of potential cosmological applications of gravitational-wave observations extends well beyond these two objectives. This publication presents a summary of the state of the art in LISA cosmology, theory and methods, and identifies new opportunities to use gravitational-wave observations by LISA to probe the universe. Note: This article is part of a joint Topical Collection between Living Reviews and the journal General Relativity and Gravitation (https://link.springer.com/collections/bhdbjdhdhg) Mertens, T.G., Turiaci, G.J. Solvable models of quantum black holes: a review on Jackiw-Teitelboim gravity. Living Rev Relativ 26, 4 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41114-023-00046-1 Abstract: We review recent developments in Jackiw-Teitelboim gravity. This is a simple solvable model of quantum gravity in two dimensions (that arises e.g. from the s-wave sector of higher dimensional gravity systems with spherical symmetry). Due to its solvability, it has proven to be a fruitful toy model to analyze important questions such as the relation between black holes and chaos, the role of wormholes in black hole physics and holography, and the way in which information that falls into a black hole can be recovered. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. 12 Australasian Conference on General Relativity and Gravitation, Hobart, Tasmania ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/08/31/12-australasian-conference-o… Additional Information: https://www.acgrg12.org/ The Australasian Society for General Relativity and Gravitation (ASGRG) is organizing the 12th Australasian Conference on General Relativity and Gravitation (ACGRG). The purpose of the ACGRG is to provide a regional forum for members to discuss general relativity, foster collaboration, and promote ideas and insight into the nature of gravity. The topics covered are broad, ranging from gravitational wave physics and astrophysics, exact solutions, and quantum gravity to cosmology and simulations. The primary focus is on in-person participation. However, the proceedings will be streamed via Zoom, and it is anticipated that 25% of talks will be allocated to online speakers. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. GRG call for papers: Hyperboloidal methods ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/08/31/grg-call-for-papers-hyperbol… Additional Information: https://www.springer.com/journal/10714/updates/25979842 We solicit submissions for a Topical Collection on "Hyperboloidal foliations in the era of gravitational-wave astronomy: from mathematical relativity to astrophysics" of the journal General Relativity and Gravitation by Guest Editors David Hilditch, Rodrigo Panosso Macedo, Alex Vano Vinuales and Anil Zenginoglu: https://link.springer.com/collections/jjghbiafhc In recent years, hyperboloidal methods have emerged as effective tools in the field of black-hole perturbation theory, finding wide-ranging applications in various areas, including the computation of long-time wave equations, quasi-normal modes, effective-one-body formalism, and self-force. Over the past decade, significant advancements have been made in computing generic solutions to nonlinear Einstein equations on hyperboloidal surfaces. These developments have propelled the field forward, enabling researchers to gain deeper insights into the behavior of black holes. The multidisciplinary nature of hyperboloidal methods have allowed for fruitful collaboration between mathematical relativity, numerical relativity and astrophysics, paving the way for further breakthroughs in our understanding of gravitational phenomena. This topical collection aims to provide a review of the current state-of-the-art in the field, and lays out open problems on the way towards solving Einstein's equations numerically in the non-linear regime. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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[Hyperspace-list] Hyperspace Bulletin for August 2023
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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Nonlinear Aspects of General Relativity, Princeton, USA 1.2. Fourth European Physical Society Conference on Gravitation: Black Holes, Valencia, Spain 1.3. Mathematical Relativity: Past, Present, Future, Vienna, Austria 2. Jobs 2.1. Postodoctal Fellowships, Nottingham, UK 2.2. Three PhD positions in Computational Relativistic Astrophysics and Cosmology, Valencia, Spain 2.3. Two postdoctoral positions in Theoretical Physics, Crete, Greece 2.4. Postdoctoral position in Mathematical Physics, Sheffield, UK 2.5. Postdoc position in gravitational waves theory, Jena, Germany 2.6. PhD position in gravitational-wave astrophysics, Utrecht, The Netherlands 2.7. Two-year post-doctoral grant in strong gravity, Aveiro, Portugal 2.8. Foreign national Postdoctoral Positions, Mumbai, India 3. News 3.1. GR/Amaldi 2025 logo competition 3.2. Spam from hyperspace@GU 3.3. Gravity and Cosmology 2024 ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Nonlinear Aspects of General Relativity, Princeton, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26920 Starting: 2023-10-10 to 2023-10-13 Location: Princeton, USA Additional Information: https://pcts.princeton.edu/events/2023/nonlinear-aspects-general-relativity Contact: gautam.satish[AT]princeton.edu The workshop aims to bring together a diverse group of researchers from astrophysics, physics, and mathematics backgrounds to share ideas and explore multi-disciplinary strategies for tackling the nonlinear aspects of General Relativity. These issues range from black hole mergers/ringdown and gravitational self-force to cosmic censorship and the stability of black holes. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. Fourth European Physical Society Conference on Gravitation: Black Holes, Valencia, Spain --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26927 Starting: 2023-11-13 to 2023-11-15 Location: Valencia, Spain Additional Information: https://congresos.adeituv.es/4epsgpd/ficha.en.html Contact: j.antonio.font[AT]uv.es The 4th European Physical Society Conference on Gravitation, organised by the Gravitational Physics Division, will be held in person in Valencia (Spain) on November 13-15, 2023. The aim of the conference is to showcase the rich landscape of current research in black hole physics and to stimulate exchange of ideas and discussion among the participants. Once regarded as a mathematical curiosity of Einstein's general relativity, the importance of black holes in fundamental physics is now incontrovertible. Black holes play a prominent role across many branches of physics, from astrophysics and cosmology to high-energy physics, from information theory to quantum gravity. Many such aspects of black hole physics will be covered at the 4th EPS Conference on Gravitation, and from a theoretical, observational and phenomenological perspective. The conference is organised in three days, each one focused around three key topics - theory, observations, phenomenology - introduced by invited speakers and contributed talks followed by round table discussions. There will also be a poster session. The scientific program will be finalised in the upcoming weeks. The conference will take place at ADEIT, the University-Enterprise Foundation of the University of Valencia. Registration to the conference is already opened and will end on October 27th. Submission of abstracts for contributed talks or posters is also opened and will close on October 16. The registration fee for the conference is 50 EUR. The fee includes access to all sessions, all coffee breaks and lunches, the Monday Welcome cocktail, the conference dinner, and the certificate of participation issued online. With my best regards. Toni Font (for the LOC/SOC). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Mathematical Relativity: Past, Present, Future, Vienna, Austria --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26931 Starting: 2023-12-04 to 2023-12-07 Location: Vienna, Austria Additional Information: https://www.esi.ac.at/events/e526/ Contact: office.gravity[AT]univie.ac.at Upon the occasion of the 100th birthday of Yvonne Choquet-Bruhat (29 December, 2023), whose 1952 paper on the Cauchy problem for the Einstein equations opened up the field of mathematical general relativity, this workshop brings together advanced doctoral students, promising young researchers, and leading experts in the field to discuss the spectacular recent developments in the area, to share and discuss techniques that have proven particularly successful, to assess new areas of contact, and to support existing and to promote new collaborations. Confirmed speakers (more to come!): Stefan Czimek (U of Leipzig) Mihalis Dafermos (Cambridge U) Sven Hirsch (Duke U) Thomas Koerber (U of Vienna) Lan-Hsuan Huang (UConn) Lorenzo Mazzieri (U of Trento) Jeremie Szeftel (Sorbonne U) Jose Martin-Garcia (Wolfram Res.) Zoe Wyatt (KCL, London) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Postodoctal Fellowships, Nottingham, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26893 Deadline: 2023-07-15 Location: Nottingham, UK Additional Information: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/gravity/ Contact: thomas.sotiriou[AT]nottingham.ac.uk Fellowships at the University of Nottingham The Nottingham Centre of Gravity (NCoG), the Particle Cosmology group in the School of Physics and Astronomy and the Gravity Research Theme in the School of Mathematical Sciences are very keen to host fellowship on topics that match or complement their research expertise: black holes and relativistic astrophysics, strong field tests of general relativity, gravitational waves, numerical relativity, QFT, analogue gravity and quantum simulators, quantum gravity and strings, amplitudes, CMB, cosmic strings, inflation, PBHs, dark energy, dark matter and modified gravity. The NCoG and the two groups include 17 staff members, Tasos Avgoustidis, Clare Burrage, John Barrett, Miguel Bezares, Ed Copeland, Anne Green, Oliver Gould, Stephen Green, Kirill Krasnov, Jorma Louko, Adam Moss, Tony Padilla, Paul Saffin, Laura Sberna (Jan 2024), Thomas Sotiriou, David Stefanyszyn, and Silke Weinfurtner. A variety of potential fellowships are available, including Royal Society University Research Fellowships, Ernest Rutherford Fellowships (STFC), Marie Curie (EU) fellowships, and possibly national fellowships from the candidate's country of origin. Nottingham University also has its own internally funded fellowship programmes. For the case of Ernest Rutherford Fellowships, Royal Society URFs, and Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowships Expressions of interest for fellowships should be sent to particlecos-admin(a)nottingham.ac.uk and should include a CV and a brief description of your general research direction. We ask that you do this by 15th July 2023 since we need some time to decide which candidates we plan to support. For Nottingham Research Fellowship the call will come out later in the summer, but informal enquiries are welcome. For postdoctoral fellowships, please contact directly the member of staff (see list above) closest to the your research interests well ahead of the fellowship deadline. Ernest Rutherford Fellowships Ernest Rutherford Fellowships are five year fellowships funded by the STFC (deadline 21st September 2023). 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 here: https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/stfc-ernest-rutherford-fellowship/ Royal Society University Research Fellowships and Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowships Royal Society University Research Fellowships are eight year fellowships open to citizens of all nationalities (deadline 6th September 2023). The Royal Society also offers the Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship for candidates with a need for flexible support (deadline 1st November 2023), and Newton International Fellowships (two years) for early stage international (non-UK) researchers. For further information see here https://royalsociety.org/grants-schemes-awards/grants/university-research/ Nottingham University Fellowships (internally funded) Anne McLaren Fellowships are aimed at outstanding female scholars in science, technology, engineering and medicine at the early stage of their academic careers. The Nottingham Research Fellowships Scheme targets outstanding early career researchers in most academic disciplines at the University. Each fellowship offers three years of independent funding. The deadline for expressions of interest for 2023 is to be confirmed. For more details see here http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/researchwithus/fellowships/nottingham-… Stephen Hawking Fellowships Stephen Hawking Fellowships are three year fellowships funded by UKRI as part of the EPSRC postdoctoral fellowships (next deadline 28th September 2023). They are open to candidates of any nationality. For further information see here https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/epsrc-responsive-mode-postdoctoral-fellows… Marie Sklodowska-Curie actions The Marie Sklodowska-Curie scheme includes Individual Fellowships (IFs) intended to add significantly to the development of the best and most-promising researchers active in Europe. These are for trans-national researchers, including researchers coming to Europe and those moving within Europe (deadline 13th September 2023). For further information see here https://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/ Newton International Fellowships Royal Society offers Newton International Fellowships (two years) for early stage international (non-UK) researchers. For further information see here https://royalsociety.org/grants-schemes-awards/grants/university-research/ Royal Astronomical Society RAS postdoctoral Fellowships provide support for up to 3 years for early career research astronomers and geophysicists. Applications are restricted to candidates who have a recognized PhD (or equivalent) obtained no more than 5 years before the start of their position or who have taken their viva before the application deadline and expect to be awarded the PhD by the time of appointment. The deadline for 2023 has not yet been announced, but is likely to be in October. Daphne Jackson Fellowships The Daphne Jackson Trust offers flexible, part-time, paid Fellowships, normally for two years, to assist talented scientists into a career following a break of at least two years. Applications are accepted year round. For further information see here https://www.ras.ac.uk/awards-and-grants/fellowships 1851 Research Fellowships This scheme offers 3-year of support to early career scientist of exceptions promise. It is offered by the Royal Commission of the Exhibition of 1851. The next call is expected to open in October 2023. For further information see here https://royalcommission1851.org/fellowships/research-fellowships +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Three PhD positions in Computational Relativistic Astrophysics and Cosmology, Valencia, Spain ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26899 Deadline: 2023-07-20 Location: Valencia, Spain Additional Information: http://www.uv.es/daa Contact: manel.perucho[AT]valencia.edu The group of Computational Relativistic Astrophysics and Cosmology of the Departments of Astronomy and Astrophysics, and Mathematics, of the University of Valencia (Spain) invites applications for three PhD positions. The focus of the research will be on numerical simulations of extragalactic, relativistic jets at parsec scales and in cosmological environments, and the development of numerical methods for hyperbolic differential equations with stiff source terms (with applications to resistive relativistic MHD, strong cooling systems, etc.). The group comprises faculty members Pablo Cerda-Duran, Isabel Cordero-Carrion, Jose Antonio Font, Jose Maria Marti, Susana Planelles, Manel Perucho, Vicent Quilis and Alejandro Torres-Forne, non-tenured faculty members Milton Ruiz and Nicolas Sanchis-Gual, postdoc Raimon Luna, and over ten PhD students. We are seeking highly motivated candidates interested in using and developing our numerical codes to study different scenarios in the field of Relativistic Astrophysics and Cosmology. The specific topics that will be covered by the PhD projects are: - Jet physics from formation to parsec scales, led by Jose' Maria Marti, Manel Perucho. - Numerical methods for hyperbolic systems with stiff source terms, led by Isabel Cordero-Carrion. - AGN feedback and its role in galaxy/cluster evolution, led by Susana Planelles, Manel Perucho, Vicent Quilis. Interested candidates must hold a Master in Physics or Mathematics. The appointment is for a period of 3 years. The expected starting date is Autumn 2023. Yearly gross salary will be around 22 kEuros. Applicants should submit a short declaration of interest and a CV to Manel Perucho (manel.perucho[AT]valencia.edu) before July 20th 2023. Please, contact us in the case that you have any questions. 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 Manel Perucho, on behalf of the group. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Two postdoctoral positions in Theoretical Physics, Crete, Greece ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/07/07/two-postdoctoral-positions-a… Deadline: 2023-08-16 Location: Crete, Greece Additional Information: https://hep.physics.uoc.gr/jobs.shtml#post Contact: porfyriadis[AT]physics.uoc.gr The Crete Center for Theoretical Physics (CCTP) has two 2-year postdoctoral positions in theoretical high energy and gravitational physics expected to start in the Fall 2023. Candidates with expertise in black hole physics, holographic dualities, and gravitational waves as well as numerical and/or mathematical general relativity are encouraged to apply. Funding for these positions is provided by the Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation. Salary is on par with that of junior faculty in Greece and the positions include funds for travel. The successful candidates, should they wish so, will also be supported to apply for the European Marie Curie fellowships in order to continue their appointments at CCTP for an additional two years. Applicants must hold, at the time of appointment, a PhD in theoretical physics or a related area. The CCTP faculty consists of Elias Kiritsis, Vasilis Niarchos, and Achilleas Porfyriadis. Our current postdocs are Christopher Rosen and Maurizio Firrotta. More information about the group may be found at https://hep.physics.uoc.gr Interested candidates should send their CV, including a list of publications, and a statement of research interests to cctp-postdoc-apps[AT]physics.uoc.gr. Additionally, three letters of recommendation from senior scientists familiar with the applicant's work should also be sent directly to the same address. Review of applications will begin on August 15, 2023 and continue until the positions are filled. CCTP is part of a group of European institutes that collaborate on the postdoctoral application procedure, using a centralized application website hosted by the ITF at KU Leuven. Applicants who have already submitted an application for the Fall 2023 campaign may declare so, and their data will be retrieved from this centralized European postdoc database. For more information, contact Achilleas Porfyriadis at porfyriadis[AT]physics.uoc.gr +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Postdoctoral position in Mathematical Physics, Sheffield, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/07/10/postdoctoral-position-in-mat… Deadline: 2023-07-26 Location: Sheffield, UK Additional Information: https://shorturl.at/afnX3 Contact: s.dolan[AT]sheffield.ac.uk Research Associate in Mathematical Physics (University of Sheffield, UK). Duration: 12 months. Salary: Grade 7, GBP 36,333 pa. Job application link: https://shorturl.at/afnX3 Job reference: <span style="color: var(--nv-text-color);font-family: var(--bodyfontfamily);font-size: var(--bodyfontsize);letter-spacing: var(--bodyletterspacing);text-transform: var(--bodytexttransform);background-color: var(--nv-site-bg)">UOS037707</span> Closing date: 26th July 2023. This postdoctoral position arises from a recently awarded STFC grant "Penrose processes in an analogue black hole formed in hybrid light-matter (polariton) superfluid" in Sheffield. The researcher will work in the Cosmology and Relativity group with Dr Sam Dolan (School of Mathematics and Statistics) on topics in analogue gravity, and they will provide theoretical modelling for the experimental group led by Prof Dmitry Krizhanovskii (Department of Physics and Astronomy). The aim of the project is to recreate a Penrose-like process in a laboratory quantum system, by using exciton-polaritons in semiconductor photonic structures based on III-V semiconductors. The condensation and superfluidity of polaritons generates a large draining vortex in a superfluid, emulating the "flow" of space-time into a black hole. The experimental team aim to image the trajectories of excitations (e.g. vortices) in this flow. The theory team, to include the postdoctoral researcher, will seek to describe the motion and dynamics of excitations using tools originally developed in General Relativity, as well as through simulations of the polariton fluid. The overall success of the project hinges, first, on establishing a robust theoretical map between trajectories in the laboratory system and the worldlines of particles or strings in an effective spacetime; and, second, on showing that excitations can extract energy from the system in a way analogous to the Penrose process in the context of black holes. The contribution of the postdoctoral researcher will be essential in meeting these goals. Overall, the project addresses fundamental physics questions with state-of-the art semiconductor quantum technologies developed in the Department of Physics and Astronomy and the National Epitaxy Facility at the University of Sheffield: it relates general relativity to hydrodynamics and physics of macroscopically ordered light-matter states in solids, and it opens up new avenues in the study of quantum phenomena and gravity effects on the microscale. The successful applicant will have a PhD or equivalent experience relevant to mathematical modelling and physics. Experience of solving ordinary and partial differential equations with exact, approximation and numerical methods is essential. A background in general relativity, analogue gravity and/or modelling of quantum fluids will be highly advantageous. You must display outstanding motivation, enthusiasm and commitment to undertake research in a fast-moving, interdisciplinary and international field. You will be expected to have excellent collaboration and communication skills, and to be able to work to a high standard both independently and as part of a team, while meeting project deadlines. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Postdoc position in gravitational waves theory, Jena, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/07/18/postdoc-position-in-gravitat… Deadline: 2023-10-31 Location: Jena, Germany Additional Information: https://www.physik.uni-jena.de/en/tpijobs Contact: sebastiano.bernuzzi[AT]uni-jena.de Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position at the University of Jena. The appointment is associated with the research group of Prof. Sebastiano Bernuzzi at the Theoretical Physics Institute Jena. 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 simulations including 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 and/or Einstein Telescope collaborations. The Jena group is also part of the computational relativity (CoRe) collaboration. Applications should be received by October 31st, 2023, but will be considered until the positions are filled. The appointment is for three years; it can start anytime but no later than May 2024. An extension may be possible depending on performance and availability of funds. Please submit 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. Please send electronic applications to: sebastiano.bernuzzi[AT]uni-jena.de Theoretisch-Physikalisches Institut Friedrich-Schiller-Universitaet Jena Max Wien Platz 1 D-07743 Jena, Germany Office 209 and use the string "Application for PD position - SURNAME NAME" in the email subject. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. PhD position in gravitational-wave astrophysics, Utrecht, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26941 Deadline: 2023-09-14 Location: Utrecht, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university/jobs/phd-po… Contact: a.samajdar[AT]uu.nl The Institute for Gravitational and Subatomic Physics (GRASP) at Utrecht University is looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate in gravitational-wave astrophysics. As the successful candidate, you will work with real and simulated gravitational wave data from existing detectors as well as envisaged next-generation observatories such as Einstein Telescope, use statistical tools such as Bayesian analysis to assess what the challenges will be, and develop novel methodology to analyse the data accurately. With the developed methods, you will likely be placing much more stringent bounds on fundamental constraints from third-generation detectors. You will join the international Einstein Telescope Collaboration as well as the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA Collaboration, and are expected to participate in analysing data as part of the latter. You will work in the group of Dr Anuradha Samajdar, and you will be an active member of the broader Dutch consortium in gravitational waves. Other staff members working on gravitational waves within GRASP and the Department of Physics are Professor Chris Van Den Broeck and Dr Tanja Hinderer. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. Two-year post-doctoral grant in strong gravity, Aveiro, Portugal ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/07/24/two-year-post-doctoral-grant… Deadline: 2023-08-20 Location: Aveiro, Portugal Additional Information: http://gravitation.web.ua.pt/node/4525 Contact: mzilhao[AT]ua.pt Applications are invited for a 2-year postdoctoral position in Strong Gravity within the Gravitational Geometry and Dynamics Group of the Center for Research and Development in Mathematics and Applications (CIDMA), Aveiro, Portugal. The successful applicant will work with Carlos Herdeiro and Miguel Zilhao on the project "Gravitational waves, black holes, and fundamental physics". The appointment is expected to start on October 1st, 2023, and applications should be received until August 20, 2023, for full consideration. Eligibility: Applicants are only eligible if their doctorate degree has been obtained within the three years prior to the date of submission of the application for the grant. Applications must be formalized by sending a letter of application accompanied by the following documents: Curriculum Vitae, PhD certificate and research plan (max 1 page). Please also arrange for two recommendation letters to be sent separately. Applications should be sent by e-mail to mzilhao[AT]ua.pt. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Foreign national Postdoctoral Positions, Mumbai, India ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/07/29/foreign-national-postdoctora… Deadline: 2023-12-31 Location: Mumbai, India Additional Information: https://www.iitb.ac.in/en/job/nil Contact: facultyrecruitment[AT]iitb.ac.in Astronomy, Cosmology, and Gravity (ACG) research group, Department of Physics, IIT Bombay, intends to appoint Foreign nationals for postdoctoral positions in all areas of Astrophysics, Black hole physics, Early Universe Cosmology, Gravitational waves and Electromagnetic follow-up, and Modified gravity theories. Currently, the group has four faculty members, several Postdoctoral fellows, and Ph.D. students. Please visit the group page to learn more about the research activities: * http://www.phy.iitb.ac.in/en/research/astronomy-cosmology-gravity Candidates awarded Ph.D. recently, or research scholars who have submitted their thesis and waiting for the examination are strongly encouraged to apply. More details about the position can be found at: https://www.iitb.ac.in/en/job/nil The positions are available for up to three years. Informal inquiries can be made to any faculty member in these groups. Maximum tenure: 3 years Fellowship: INR 780,000 per annum (House Rent Allowance 24% extra) Applications will be considered throughout the year. To apply, please send an up-to-date CV, research statement and have at least three letters of reference sent by email to: facultyrecruitment(a)iitb.ac.in with the subject "Foreign PDFs for Department of Physics --- CANDIDATE NAME" with a cc to one of the ACG Research Group faculty members. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. GR/Amaldi 2025 logo competition ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/07/21/gr-amaldi-2025-logo-competit… Additional Information: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/physics/research/groups/igr/noticeboard/#d.en… The 24th International Conference on General Relativity and Gravitation and the 16th Edoardo Amaldi Conference on Gravitational Waves will be held in Glasgow in July 2025. The local organising committee wishes to draw upon ideas from the community for the conference logo. We are pleased to announce a competition sponsored by the Institute of Physics to design the logo. The winner will receive 250 GBP. The logo may draw upon connections to the University of Glasgow's research in gravitational-wave science or the UK and Ireland's long history of gravitation research; the Scottish setting; current topics in the field of general relativity and gravitation, or combinations thereof. Submissions should be emailed to gr-amaldi[AT]glasgow.ac.uk by 09:50 GMT 14 September 2023. Submissions may be from individuals or teams, and multiple submissions are permitted. In submitting your design, you grant the conference organisers and the Institute of Physics the worldwide right to use, copy, display and distribute your design on any materials connected to the GR and Amaldi conferences (including, but not limited to, the website banner, programme, on-site posters and banners, videos, presentations, and branded items). You also acknowledge that the organiser may use an edited or modified version of the design without prior consultation. Please do not include your signature or other identifying information on your design, such that it can be judged anonymously. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Spam from hyperspace@GU ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/07/25/spam-from-hyperspacegu/ Additional Information: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/ Dear All, you have probably received three spam emails from hyperspace following a hacker attack to our server, which has affected the mailing list. This attack has been contained and resolved now. I will monitor the situation closely in the coming days. Hyperspace is continuously under attack and we receive tens of spam posts every day. While we do our best to filter all of this out, sometimes we do not succeed. Apologies for any inconvenience. Luciano Rezzolla ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. Gravity and Cosmology 2024 ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26966 Additional Information: https://www2.yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/~gc2024/index.php We are happy to announce that the registration is now open at the GC2024 website. Deadline for abstract submission, visa and financial support: October 31, 2023 Deadline for on-site participation: December 31, 2023 Deadline for online participation: January 21, 2024 For the list of invited speakers and the main themes of each week, please refer to https://www2.yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/~gc2024/index.php . We look forward to having you in Kyoto. SOC: Emanuele Berti (Johns Hopkins), Rong-Gen Cai (ITP CAS), Vitor Cardoso (CENTRA/Niels Bohr), Paolo Creminelli (ICTP), Anne-Christine Davis (Cambridge), Cedric Deffayet (ENS Paris), Claudia de Rham (Imperial), Ruth Durrer (Geneva), Roberto Emparan (Barcelona), Ruth Gregory (King's College London), Takaaki Kajita (Tokyo), Renata Kallosh (Stanford), Luis Lehner (Perimeter), Stefano Liberati (SISSA), Andrei Linde (Stanford), Shinji Mukohyama (YITP, Chair), Enrico Pajer (Cambridge), Tsvi Piran (Hebrew), Lisa Randall (Harvard), Mairi Sakellariadou (King's College London), Misao Sasaki (Kavli IPMU), Masaru Shibata (AEI/YITP), Masahiro Takada (Kavli IPMU), Jean-Philippe Uzan (IAP), David Wands (Portsmouth) LOC: Katsuki Aoki (YITP), Antonio De Felice (YITP), Tomohiro Fujita (Waseda), Kunihito Ioka (YITP), Sugumi Kanno (Kyushu), Takeshi Kobayashi (SISSA), Sachiko Kuroyanagi (IFT), Hiroki Matsui (YITP), Shinji Mukohyama (YITP, Chair), Atsushi Naruko (YITP), Takahiro Nishimichi (YITP), Naritaka Oshita (YITP), Yoko Oya (YITP), Kazufumi Takahashi (YITP), Takahiro Tanaka (Kyoto), Atsushi Taruya (YITP) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Lorentzian Quantum Gravity: Renormalization Group and Phase Structure, Munich, Germany 1.2. XXV SIGRAV Conference on General Relativity and Gravitation - Parallel session "Experiments", Italy 1.3. GRaSP: New Frontiers in Gravity Phenomenology, Pisa, Italy 1.4. 11th School on Astrophysics and Gravitation, Lisbon, Portugal 1.5. Nonlinear Aspects of General Relativity, Princeton, USA 1.6. Emerging Ideas in Philosophy of Science Conference, Belgrade, Serbia 1.7. 10th International Conference on Gravitation and Cosmology: New Horizons and Singularities in Gravity, Guwahati, India 1.8. Infinity on a Gridshell: online registration, Copenhagen, Denmark 2. Jobs 2.1. Graduate student opportunities in Theoretical Physics, Lethbridge, Canada 2.2. PhD and Postdoc positions in "Historical and philosophical aspects of the two-body problem", Potsdam, Germany 2.3. Postdoctoral position in computational astrophysics, Shanghai, China 2.4. PhD positions in gravitational-wave astrophysics, Hong Kong 2.5. PhD positions in gravitational-wave research, Urbino, Italy 2.6. Postdoctoral position in gravitational wave astrophysics, L'Aquila, Italy 2.7. A postdoc position in General Relativity, Warsaw, Poland 2.8. Two year postdoctoral position on gravitational-wave data analysis, Paris, France 2.9. Phd position, Milan, Italy 2.10. Research Software Engineer, Cambridge, UK 2.11. Post-doctoral position in Astrophysics and Theory of Gravity, Lublin, Poland 2.12. 2-Year Postdoc on the Quantum Information Structure of Spacetime, Melbourne, Australia 2.13. Professor / Director ANU Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics, Camberra, Australia 3. News 3.1. Conference on Quantum Effects in Gravitational Fields, Leipzig, Germany (reminder) 3.2. Giulio Rampa PhD Thesis Prize, Awardee of the 2023 Edition ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Lorentzian Quantum Gravity: Renormalization Group and Phase Structure, Munich, Germany --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26791 Starting: 2023-09-07 to 2023-09-08 Location: Munich, Germany Additional Information: https://www.cas.uni-muenchen.de/veranstaltungen/tagungen/ws_pithis/index.ht… Contact: Andreas.Pithis[AT]physik.uni-muenchen.de Dear colleagues, We are happy to announce and invite you to participate in the two-day workshop "Lorentzian Quantum Gravity: Renormalization Group and Phase Structure" at the Center for Advanced Studies of the University of Munich (LMU) from Thursday 07/09/23 to Friday 08/09/23. This workshop will bring together researchers investigating different approaches to (Lorentzian) quantum gravity which include causal dynamical triangulations, causal sets, asymptotically safe gravity, tensor models, group field theories and spin foam models. The main goal is to encourage a fruitful exchange of ideas in a pleasant and amicable atmosphere to bridge gaps, find common ground or accentuate differences between the different approaches. In particular, the focus will be on whether, to what extent and which Lorentzian aspects play a significant role for the definition of the theory as well as for the recovery of a physically desirable continuum limit to be explored, for instance, by renormalization group methods. The workshop will consist of 4 sessions with altogether 12 speakers. Each session will include ample time for discussions after the presentations. The list of speakers consists of Jan Ambjorn, Jan Pawlowski, Astrid Eichhorn, Dario Benedetti, Daniele Oriti, Sebastian Steinhaus, Seth Asante, Stav Zalel, Maximilian Becker, Renata Ferrero, Johannes Thuerigen and Andreas Pithis. For further information (schedule, location etc.), please visit the website of the workshop which will be frequently updated. We encourage people interested to join for the discussions to register via info[AT]cas.lmu.de. In particular, we invite people outside of Munich to join via Zoom (the Zoom link will be sent after completing the registration). Kind regards, Dr. Andreas Pithis Acknowledgement: The workshop will be generously funded by the Center for Advanced Studies (CAS) of the LMU via its "Junior Researcher in Residence" program. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. XXV SIGRAV Conference on General Relativity and Gravitation - Parallel session "Experiments", Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/06/07/xxv-sigrav-conference-on-gen… Starting: 2023-09-04 to 2023-09-08 Location: Trieste, Italy Additional Information: https://indico.sissa.it/event/96/ Contact: roberto.peron[AT]inaf.it The conference is devoted to all aspects of gravitational physics, with special regard towards new developments in theory, experiments and their interplay. The congress will provide plenary lectures and parallel sessions devoted to topical studies. Additional satellite events will include the award of the Amaldi Medal to two European scientists, who distinguished themselves in gravitational physics and the SIGRAV prize for young researchers, who carried out studies of particular interest in the field. The parallel session "Experiments" is focused on performed, ongoing or planned experiments to explore the gravitational interaction and to test the predictions of general relativity and alternative theories of gravitation. These include laboratory, space and observational tests of fundamental principles (e.g. the Equivalence Principle), relativistic geodesy and celestial mechanics, gravitational waves, strong-field dynamics, galactic/extragalactic/cosmological issues. Experiments concept, description and results are welcome (also considering data analysis), along with state-of-the-art techniques and ideas for future experiments. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. GRaSP: New Frontiers in Gravity Phenomenology, Pisa, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26805 Starting: 2023-10-24 to 2023-10-27 Location: Pisa, Italy Additional Information: https://agenda.infn.it/event/35400/ Contact: matteo.dellarocca[AT]phd.unipi.it GravityShapePisa(GraSP) is the 2nd International Conference completely organized by Young Researchers which supports the active participation of Young Researchers. The event is organised so as to provide balanced alternation of "Senior" and "Young" talk sessions on the field of the experimental and theoretical Physics. GraSP 2023 will take place in the Aula Magna "Fratelli Pontecorvo" at the Physics Department "E. Fermi" of the University of Pisa. The aim of the conference is to gather theoretical and experimental researches from different international groups to discuss new challenges in gravity phenomenology at different curvature scales. The main topics are black hole physics, new tests of General Relativity, neutron stars and multimessenger physics, new generation detectors and solar system tests of gravity. No FEE required. website: https://agenda.infn.it/event/35400/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. 11th School on Astrophysics and Gravitation, Lisbon, Portugal --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/06/16/11th-school-on-astrophysics-… Starting: 2023-09-01 to 2023-09-06 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Additional Information: https://centra.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/network/eag11/ Contact: joselemos[AT]st.utl.pt The Center for Astrophysics and Gravitation (CENTRA) is organizing the 11th edition of its Summer School on Astrophysics and Gravitation, SAG11. The school is open to international applications and the official language of the classes is English. This school takes place every two years and its main objective is to encourage young talents to develop their knowledge in the areas of Astrophysics and Gravitation. This summer school is mainly aimed at university level students of Physics, Mathematics, and Engineering. The main selection criterion is the course average grade, and priority will be given to students that desire to continue their studies in these areas of research. The applicant should mention its interest in these areas in the section "General Comments" of the application form. Applications received earlier will be given priority in case of a tie between candidates. There is no fee. Important dates: School: September 1-6, 2023 (Friday-Wednesday) Application deadline: July 25, 2023 (Tuesday) Organizing Committee: Ana Mourao (CENTRA/IST) Ilidio Lopes (CENTRA/IST) Jose Sande Lemos (CENTRA/IST) Violetta Sagun (CFis/UCoimbra) Academic management support: Christoph Gaertlein (CENTRA/IST and CFis/UCoimbra) Informatic System Manager: Tomas Martins (CENTRA/IST) Webpage designer and poster designer: Dario Passos (UAlgarve) Sponsors: FCT, IST, CIGeoE Financial support: FCT Project UIBD/00099/2020 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Nonlinear Aspects of General Relativity, Princeton, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26832 Starting: 2023-10-10 to 2023-10-13 Location: Princeton, USA Additional Information: https://pcts.princeton.edu/events/2023/nonlinear-aspects-general-relativity Contact: cardenas-avendano[AT]princeton.edu Einstein's theory of General Relativity is a well-posed theory of gravity from which one should be able to extract predictions for the evolution of any suitable initial configuration. Extracting concrete predictions can be extremely challenging in practice, mainly due to the nonlinear character of the Einstein equations. This workshop aims to bring together a diverse group of researchers from astrophysics, physics and mathematics backgrounds to share ideas and explore multi-disciplinary strategies for tackling the nonlinear aspects of General Relativity. These issues range from black hole mergers/ringdown, and gravitational self-force to cosmic censorship and the stability of black holes. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. Emerging Ideas in Philosophy of Science Conference, Belgrade, Serbia --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26858 Starting: 2023-09-18 to 2023-09-19 Location: Belgrade, Serbia Additional Information: https://eipsconference.com/ Contact: info[AT]eipsconference.com We are pleased to announce that the first Emerging Ideas in Philosophy of Science conference will take place in Belgrade (Serbia), in person, on the 18th and 19th of September 2023. The conference will showcase concise-format presentations in the field of philosophy of science. The conference aims to spark discussions appealing to philosophers and non-specialists alike. We are honored to have Jan Sprenger (University of Turin) and Vladan Djordjevic (Belgrade) as our esteemed keynote speakers. The Emerging Ideas conference is made in collaboration with the Philosophy Club (Filozofski Klub) and it is preceding the European Association of Philosophy of Science conference taking place in Belgrade from the 20th to the 23rd of September. More details about the conference can be found on our website. Call for submissions We cordially invite students from all academic disciplines and at all levels of study to submit a summary of their emerging idea. Each submission should include an outline of a philosophical issue and an original argument that addresses the identified problem. While submissions in the field of philosophy of science are preferred, we welcome submissions from all related areas of philosophy, such as epistemology, philosophy of mind, logic, and so on. Every accepted author will have 15 minutes to present their idea. Each presentation will be followed by 30 minutes of moderated discussion. Presentations should be short and focused. The aim of each presentation should be to spark a lively discussion among the audience; therefore, the authors are strongly encouraged to formulate questions for the audience. Submission Guidelines * Submissions should be in English. * Submissions should not exceed 1000 words including footnotes (references do not count towards the word limit and should be listed on a separate page). * Submissions should be prepared for anonymous review (do not include any personal identifying information). * Submissions should be made in .pdf format. * The name of the author and the author's home institution should be noted in the body of the submission email. * Co-authored submissions are not eligible. Deadline and Submission Email The deadline for submissions is the 15th of July. Submissions should be sent to submissions[AT]eipsconference.com +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. 10th International Conference on Gravitation and Cosmology: New Horizons and Singularities in Gravity, Guwahati, India --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/06/30/10th-international-conferenc… Starting: 2023-12-06 to 2023-12-09 Location: Guwahati, India Additional Information: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1268737/ Contact: icgc2023[AT]iitg.ac.in The 10th International Conference on Gravitation and Cosmology (ICGC) will be hosted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, India during December 6 - 9, 2023. Since its inception in 1987, ICGC meetings are held once in four years and are organised by the Indian Association for General Relativity and Gravitation (IAGRG). The tenth edition of this conference at IIT Guwahati aims to bring together experts working in the area of Gravitation and Cosmology to discuss the recent developments, present status and exchange ideas while providing young researchers from India an opportunity for interaction with experts. The programme will have a series of plenary lectures, with parallel and poster sessions. Topics to be covered during the meeting: 1. Classical and Quantum Gravity 2. Gravitational Waves 3. Astrophysical Relativity 4. Cosmology List of plenary speakers confirmed so far: Sayantani Bhattacharyya, NISER Bhubaneswar Floor Broekgaarden, Harvard and Smithsonian Pratika Dayal, Groningen University, Netherlands Archisman Ghosh, Ghent University, Belgium Bhal Chandra Joshi, NCRA-TIFR, Pune Nissim Kanekar, NCRA-TIFR, Pune Aseem Paranjape, IUCAA Pune Maulik Parikh, Arizona State University, USA Levon Pogosian, Simon Fraser University, Canada Sendhil Raja, RRCAT Indore Luciano Rezzolla, Goethe University, Germany +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. Infinity on a Gridshell: online registration, Copenhagen, Denmark --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/06/30/infinity-on-a-gridshell-onli… Starting: 2023-07-10 to 2023-07-13 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Additional Information: https://hyperboloid.al/event/copenhagen-23/ Contact: david.hilditch[AT]tecnico.ulisboa.pt The Research Group on Hyperboloidal Foliations is thrilled to invite you to the workshop "Infinity on a Gridshell," focusing on the progress made in hyperboloidal methods - an essential tool in black-hole perturbation theory and various applications. The workshop will take place at the Niels Bohr Institute, Copenhagen, from July 10 to July 13, 2023. We are excited to offer the opportunity to attend the workshop online. Online Registration: https://umd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0lc-2trzosE9NChGpai9-h_EXjW1xxRvd_ For additional information, please visit our website at the top of the post. We look forward to your participation in the workshop! Best regards, The Scientific Organizing Committee: David Hilditch, Rodrigo Panosso Macedo, Alex Vano-Vinuales, and Anil Zenginoglu +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Graduate student opportunities in Theoretical Physics, Lethbridge, Canada ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26788 Deadline: 2023-09-15 Location: Lethbridge, Canada Additional Information: https://scholar.ulethbridge.ca/sauryadas/home Contact: saurya.das[AT]uleth.ca 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. Saurya Das, starting January 2024. Potential research topics will be Quantum Gravity Theory and Phenomenology, Cosmology 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, such as Quantum Optics and familiarity with computational softwares and programming will be an asset. Please send your Statement of Purpose, CV, Transcripts (scanned/electronic copies are fine), and arrange to send at least three letters of reference directly to: saurya.das[AT]uleth.ca Complete applications will be reviewed as and when they are received, until the positions are filled. 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 and can be found in http://www.uleth.ca/artsci/physics-astronomy http://www.uleth.ca/artsci/physics-astronomy/meet-our-faculty-staff http://www.uleth.ca/graduatestudies/ For more information, please send an email to: saurya.das[AT]uleth.ca Dr. Saurya Das Department of Physics and Astronomy University of Lethbridge 4401 University Drive Lethbridge, AB, CANADA T1K 3M4 Email: saurya.das[AT]uleth.ca Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: University of Lethbridge is committed to diversity and equity in employment. It encourages applications from all minority, traditionally underrepresented, equity deserving and indigenous groups. Letters of Reference should be sent to: saurya.das[AT]uleth.ca Contact: Saurya Das (saurya.das[AT]uleth.ca) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. PhD and Postdoc positions in "Historical and philosophical aspects of the two-body problem", Potsdam, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26811 Deadline: 2023-07-15 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://www.aei.mpg.de/1048741/balzan-phd-and-postdoc-positions?c=26171 Contact: gravity[AT]uni-bonn.de Balzan PhD and Postdoc positions in "Historical and philosophical aspects of solving the two-body problem in General Relativity" Job Offer from June 01, 2023 The Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity Department, led by Alessandra Buonanno, at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute) in Potsdam, in collaboration with the Lichtenberg Group for History and Philosophy of Physics at the University of Bonn, led by Dennis Lehmkuhl, and the Department I and Max Planck Research Group "Final Theory Program" at the Max Planck Institute for History of Science, led by Juergen Renn and Alexander Blum, respectively, is seeking a PhD student and a Postdoctoral Fellow. The positions will start in the fall of 2023, and they are fully supported by the 2021 Balzan Prize Funds with possible funds from the Lichtenberg Group. We invite applicants who wish to conduct research on a topic incorporating physics, history and philosophy of physics research; in particular, on the history and conceptual analysis of solving the two-body problem in General Relativity, especially as it unfolded from 1975 onwards. Important questions should concern the development of analytical and numerical methods in General Relativity, as well as their synergy and impact on the discovery of gravitational waves from merging black holes in 2015. The positions will provide outstanding scholars with a unique opportunity to pursue research in collaboration with physicists, historians and philosophers of physics at Potsdam, Berlin and Bonn. The positions will be based at the Max Planck Institute of Gravitational Physics in Potsdam, and they will include extended periods of time at the affiliated institutions in Berlin and Bonn. We invite applications especially from candidates with a suitable background in physics, philosophy of physics and/or history of physics. For more details about the groups involved see the websites of the Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity Department: https://www.aei.mpg.de/astro-cosmo-rel , the Lichtenberg Group for History and Philosophy of Physics at the University of Bonn: https://www.history-and-philosophy-of-physics.com/ , and the Max Planck Research Group "Final Theory Program" of the Max Planck Institute for History of Science: https://www.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/research/projects/historical-epistemology-f… . The PhD student / postdoc will have the opportunity to fully participate in the research life of the Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity Department in Potsdam, the Lichtenberg group and the Institute of Philosophy at the University of Bonn, and the Max Planck Institute for History of Science in Berlin, conducting research leading to peer reviewed publications, attending and presenting talks at conferences, and participating in outreach activities. Candidate qualifications for the PhD and postdoc positions: An undergraduate degree in physics or mathematics, and a Master degree in physics, (and a PhD degree for postdoc applicants), philosophy of physics, or history of physics. Native speaker or near-native command of the English language. Motivated, flexible, team oriented and interested in continued professional development. Offer: A vibrant research environment with access to a world-class research facilities and cutting-edge research projects. An excellent working environment with various on-campus support (computing facilities, PhD/postdoc representatives, language courses, residence permit and visa support, children's day care, etc.). For PhD students: A structured English-language graduate program. Fully funded positions (more details are available here), no tuition fees, and additional funding for conferences and professional development. Individual supervision and mentoring by research scientists who are leaders in their respective fields. Application Process: Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline for full consideration is July 15, 2023. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. In order to apply for a PhD position, please fill in this form: https://jobs.aei.mpg.de/121/phd-position-in-history-and-philosophy-of-the-2… You will be asked to upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, university transcripts and the Master thesis or, if not yet available, a three-page account of what the planned Master thesis will consist of, and a list of publications (if available). In order to apply for a postdoc position, please fill in this form: https://jobs.aei.mpg.de/149/postdoc-position-in-history-and-philosophy-of-t… You will be asked to upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, the PhD thesis (if available), a three-page research statement, and a list of publications. All applicants also need to indicate the names of three referees for recommendation letters. Referees will be notified by email on how to upload their letters. 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, socio-economic background, or disability. The AEI and the Max Planck Society welcome persons with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity (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, a parent-child office and a nursing room. 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. For the website version of this ad, see: https://www.aei.mpg.de/1048741/balzan-phd-and-postdoc-positions?c=26171 . +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Postdoctoral position in computational astrophysics, Shanghai, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/06/14/postdoctoral-position-in-com… Deadline: 2023-08-01 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. Applicants with experience in neural networks and deep learning are particularly encouraged to apply. 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 August 1 will receive full consideration but applications will be accepted 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 at: https://cosimobambi.github.io +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. PhD positions in gravitational-wave astrophysics, Hong Kong ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26817 Deadline: 2023-10-15 Location: Hong Kong Additional Information: https://www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk/admissions/programme/science#mphil-phd-in-physics Contact: oahannuksela[AT]cuhk.edu.hk One or more PhD positions at the CUHK GW group, Hong Kong, are available starting August 2024. Candidates with experience in areas of gravitational-wave physics or gravitational lensing are encouraged to apply. International candidates with a strong academic background may be recommended to apply for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme. How to apply? To apply, please submit your CV to Otto Hannuksela (oahannuksela[AT]cuhk.edu.hk) and Tjonnie Li (tgfli[AT]cuhk.edu.hk) by October 15, 2023. Additionally, arrange for two reference letters to be submitted through the provided online form (https://forms.gle/aFtM6YaCLzmSHmVX6) About Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme: Established by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong in 2009, the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) aims at attracting the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their PhD studies in Hong Kong's universities. The Fellowship provides an annual stipend of HK$325,200 (approximately US$41,690) and a conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$13,600 (approximately US$1,740) per year for each awardee for a period up to three years. 300 PhD Fellowships will be awarded in the 2023/24 academic year. For awardees who need more than three years to complete the PhD degree, additional support may be provided by the chosen universities. More information: https://cerg1.ugc.edu.hk/hkpfs/index.html About the group: The CUHK GW group researches 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. Moreover, with the rapidly improving detectors and more detections, many new scientific investigations are expected to become possible. This means there is much exciting work to do in investigating new detection avenues. The group is a part of the LVK collaboration and is led by Otto Hannuksela and Tjonnie Li. The group works on topics ranging from numerical simulations of magnetars to gravitational lensing, waveform modeling, tests of general relativity, and pulsar timing arrays. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. PhD positions in gravitational-wave research, Urbino, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26827 Deadline: 2023-06-29 Location: Urbino, Italy Additional Information: https://www.uniurb.it/academic-programs/1757084 Contact: francesco.piergiovanni[AT]uniurb.it The application for PhD positions at the University of Urbino is open, you can find all the details at this link: https://www.uniurb.it/academic-programs/1757084 (English version) https://www.uniurb.it/corsi/1757084 (Italian version) The Urbino group is a part of the LVK collaboration and plays an active role in the development of GW detectors, in particular, on thermal noise reduction of mirror suspensions and coatings, and in the data analysis in the search of gravitational waves from astrophysical systems such as binary neutron stars/black holes systems. The program has 9 open positions plus one position reserved to Gravitational Waves research for new suspensions and coatings for the Einstein Telescope (https://www.uniurb.it/it/cdocs/PHD/6872-PHD-30052023122440-scheda-progetto-…) For any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me (francesco.piergiovanni[AT]uniurb.it), Dott. Matteo Montani (matteo.montani[AT]uniurb.it), Prof. Gianluca Maria Guidi (gianluca.giudi[AT]uniurb.it) or Prof. Filippo Martelli (filippo.martelli[AT]uniurb.it). Please spread the announcement in your institutions. The deadline for application is 29th June 2023. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Postdoctoral position in gravitational wave astrophysics, L'Aquila, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26835 Deadline: 2023-07-06 Location: L'Aquila, Italy Additional Information: https://applications.gssi.it/postdoc/ Contact: andrea.maselli[AT]gssi.it We are looking for a 2-year postdoc in the GW group of the Gran Sasso Science Institute to work on source modelling of black hole binaries. Candidates with experience in relativistic perturbation theory and semi-analytical approaches to describe astrophysical compact sources and their gravitational wave emission are strongly encouraged to apply. We expect the candidate to work within an international network which includes different nodes in Europe, as the University of Pisa and the University of Nottingham. Applications need to be submitted online: https://applications.gssi.it/postdoc/ (ref. Position 1.4) Application deadline is on July 6. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. A postdoc position in General Relativity, Warsaw, Poland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26842 Deadline: 2023-07-19 Location: Warsaw, Poland Additional Information: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/117796 Contact: Jerzy.Lewandowski[AT]fuw.edu.pl The planned employment will be realized within the OPUS project Horizons and gravitational radiation financed by the National Science Centre. The subjects of the research will include: (i) horizon equations including the Petrov type D equation and the near horizon geometry equation, respectively (ii) black hole quasinormal modes. The work will be carried out at the Institute of Theoretical Physics, at the Faculty of Physics of the University of Warsaw under the supervision of Prof. dr hab. Jerzy Lewandowski. The employment period is 12 months. The starting date of the appointment is to be agreed on with the selected candidate but must be before the end of the calendar year 2023. The candidate should send all the documents via e-mail to Jerzy.Lewandowski[AT]fuw.edu.pl in the form of PDF files with scanned signatures, e-mail title: "Postdoc OPUS" (details on the correct application form in the external link). The candidates have to conform to the conditions stated in art. 113 of Higher Education Law dated 20.07.2018. (Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland 2023, item 742 with subsequent amendments). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Two year postdoctoral position on gravitational-wave data analysis, Paris, France ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26844 Deadline: 2023-09-30 Location: Paris, France Additional Information: https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR7164-ERICHA-005/Default.aspx?lang=EN Contact: ecm[AT]apc.in2p3.fr We are recruiting a postdoctoral fellow for a 24-month contract, as part of the RICOCHET project [https://ricochet-anr.github.io] funded by the French National Research Agency. RICOCHET is an interdisciplinary project bringing together data scientists and physicists. The project aims to address fundamental theoretical issues related to the representation and measurement of the polarization state, as well as the use of Bayesian and/or statistical learning approaches to model polarization. The aim of the project is to develop methodological tools for characterizing and exploiting polarization information extracted from bivariate (i.e. two-dimensional) signals. These tools will be applied and evaluated in a range of applications, including gravitational astronomy, the main subject of the present offer. The successful candidate will collaborate with Eric Chassande-Mottin (one of the co-leads of RICOCHET) on the development of analysis methods for gravitational polarimetry based on observations from the Virgo and LIGO gravitational wave detectors. This largely unexplored field offers promising prospects. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join the international Virgo scientific collaboration and work on the latest data from the O4 science run currently underway. Contract Period : 24 months Remuneration : Between 4100 and 4540 euros gross per month depending on experience The candidate must hold: - either a PhD in statistical signal processing, data science or machine learning with an interest in astrophysics ; - or a PhD in astroparticle physics with skills and professional experience in experimental data analysis. Work Context The APC laboratory [https://apc.u-paris.fr] located in the center of Paris (France), on the Universite' Paris Cite' campus, is a multidisciplinary laboratory developing research in five scientific fields: cosmology, high-energy astrophysics, gravitation, particle physics and theory. The candidate will join the Gravitation group, which has been involved in data analysis for gravitational astronomy for over a decade. The successful candidate will join the Virgo team of around ten senior/junior researchers and PhD students. The candidate will interact with the other components of the RICOCHET project (and in particular, the post-docs and PhD students funded within the framework of this project), as well as with the working groups of the Virgo collaboration, thus constituting a wide national and international network of potential collaborators. Application must be submitted through the following online platform at: https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR7164-ERICHA-005/Default.aspx?lang=EN +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Phd position, Milan, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/06/21/phd-position-at-milano-bicoc… Deadline: 2023-07-06 Location: Milan, Italy Additional Information: https://www.unitn.it/en/ateneo/107285/national-phd-program-in-space-science… Contact: monica.colpi[AT]unimib.it The University of Milano-Bicocca (Milan, Italy) will be hiring a PhD student under the Italian National PhD program in Space Science and Technology. Candidates with interests in gravitational-wave astronomy, data analysis, and multi-messenger applications are encouraged to apply. For information please see: - https://www.unitn.it/en/ateneo/107285/national-phd-program-in-space-science… - https://www.unitn.it/phd-sst/ The application deadline is July 6th, 2023 at 4pm CEST. For for informal enquiries please contact Monica Colpi (monica.colpi[AT]unimib.it) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. Research Software Engineer, Cambridge, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26850 Deadline: 2023-07-03 Location: Cambridge, UK Additional Information: https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/41495/ Contact: epss[AT]damtp.cam.ac.uk Applications are invited for a Research Software Engineer within the COSMOS Intel Parallel Computing Centre (IPCC), which is part of the Stephen Hawking Centre for Theoretical Cosmology (CTC) in DAMTP. The role holder will provide parallel programming and HPC development support to faculty and researchers within the Faculty of Mathematics, as well as helping to develop and deliver training courses in research programming for graduate students in Centres for Doctoral Training (CDT) with which it is associated. More specifically, the role holder will provide research programming support to the CTC group members and the linked Relativity and Gravitation group, as well as to members of the Astrophysics group. COSMOS IPCC also has a longstanding industrial collaboration with Hewlett-Packard Enterprise. The post holder will be an integral member of the COSMOS programming team which has considerable experience optimising and porting codes to high performance systems. Specialised parallel programming support for code development will include using MPI, OpenMP and Intel AVX extensions. Software projects of particular relevance include in-situ parallel visualization, notably with Intel's open-source oneAPI OSPRAY library (now built into Paraview), as well as efficient data analytic programming on in-memory systems such as the HPE Superdome Flex. The role will also provide technical computer officer support for group systems. The role holder will jointly develop and deliver research programming courses to graduate students in collaboration with the relevant CDT Course Directors and the IPCC Manager; this will also involve training presentations and web documentation. The role holder will be expected to continue to receive training from the vendors Intel and HPE and to attend further courses at national HPC facilities. Applicants should have a degree-level qualification and relevant experience in HPC programming with expertise in MPI and OpenMP. You will be expected to plan your own programming support, reporting on a day-to-day basis to the COSMOS IPCC Project Manager, with weekly academic oversight from the Head of the GR group/STFC grant holder. You must be able to clearly communicate material of a technical nature and deliver training presentations on research programming. Limited funding: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. Post-doctoral position in Astrophysics and Theory of Gravity, Lublin, Poland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/06/26/post-doctoral-position-at-as… Deadline: 2023-10-10 Location: Lublin, Poland Additional Information: http://umcs.pl Contact: rogat[AT]kft.umcs.lublin.pl A post-doctoral position under Prof.Marek Rogatko, UMCS, Lublin, Poland is advertised for 2 years. The position will start from 1/01/2024 - 31/12/2025 is available under the three year research grant of the National Science Center DEC-2022/45/B/ST2/00013 entitled "Black objects probe dark matter sector". The selected candidate will receive a salary of 8500 PLN per month (brutto, subject to the tax paying), and carry out work with Prof.Marek Rogatko, Maria Curie Sklodowska University, Institute of Physics, 20-031 Lublin, pl.M.C.Sklodowskiej 1, Poland. The desirable criteria are as follows: (i) the candidate should have a Ph.D degree in the field of theoretical physics or astrophysics, (ii) working experience in the field general relativity, (iii) proficiency in English, both spoken and written, good command of symbolic algebra and numerical methods. The application consisting of the two letters of recommendation from senior researchers (with the phrase "recommendation letter" and the applicant's name in the subject), detailed C.V. with the list of publications, work-experiences and a short statements of the research plans should be sent to Prof.Marek Rogatko (rogat[AT]kft.umcs.lublin.pl), or by the post at the address: Prof.dr hab. Marek Rogatko, Institute of Physics UMCS, 20-031 Lublin, pl. M. C.Sklodowskiej 1, POLAND (with annotation: "Dotyczy naboru na stanowisko adiunkta badawczego") The closing date of sending applications is the 10-th of October 2023, 15:00. All the enquires should be also addressed to Prof. Marek Rogatko +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12. 2-Year Postdoc on the Quantum Information Structure of Spacetime, Melbourne, Australia ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/06/27/2-year-postdoc-on-the-quantu… Deadline: 2023-07-27 Location: Melbourne, Australia Additional Information: https://www.lfhs.eu/join/ Contact: lucas.hackl[AT]unimelb.edu.au The mathematical physics research group (specifically: Lucas Hackl, Mario Kieburg and Peter Forrester) at the University of Melbourne is offering a 2-year postdoc position funded through the Quantum Information Structure of Spacetime (QISS) Consortium (https://www.qiss.fr/consortium/) with flexible starting date (late 2023 or some time in 2024). We are looking for a candidate with experience in at least one of the following topics and clear potential to make connections between them: Quantum Information, Relativistic Quantum Information, Quantum Field Theory in Curved Spacetime, Quantum Gravity, General Relativity, Random Matrix Theory. You will have the opportunity to pursue your own research, engage in the research group and collaborate. Areas of interest could include (though not limited to): - Average and typical entanglement entropy for ensembles of quantum states. - Hawking radiation, Unruh effect, relativistic quantum information. - Quantum information measures in conformal field theories. - Symmetry classification of random matrix ensembles and relations to quantum states. - Mathematics of bosonic and fermionic Gaussian states and their applications in physics. - Quantum reference frames and its interplay with dynamics and quantum information. What we offer: - A stimulating research environment at one of Australia's top universities in one of the world's most livable cities. - Membership in the Quantum Information Structure of Spacetime (QISS) Consortium with additional travel funding for visiting other nodes (see https://www.qiss.fr/consortium) - Competitive salary, full pension benefits and travel funding. Required application documents: - Cover letter (1-2 pages, giving an overview of the application and emphasizing its highlights). - CV (including publication list). - List of at least 2 referees who agreed to provide a letter of recommendation. - A research statement outlining existing research experience and current research interest / focus for the position, highlighting potential overlap with members of the mathematical physics research group at the University of Melbourne (preferably 3-5 pages). - A concise summary of how the research could fit into the QISS Consortium and research overlap with other QISS nodes with the potential for collaboration (1 page). We will start reviewing applications on July 27, 2023 (first deadline), but the search will continue until a suitable candidate is found. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.13. Professor / Director ANU Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics, Camberra, Australia ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26873 Deadline: 2023-08-15 Location: Canberra, Australia Additional Information: https://jobs.anu.edu.au/jobs/professor-director-centre-for-gravitational-as… Contact: David.McClelland[AT]anu.edu.au The ANU Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics is seeking an inspirational scientific leader in any field across Gravitational Wave Astrophysics with equity agendas, who can grow ANU's leadership in gravitational wave astronomy. It is an expectation that this position will take on the role of Director and play a significant part in shaping the future of the Centre. The appointment comes with an attractive start-up package. The University may also consider placement for a partner as per the University dual career procedure. registration. The Australian National University Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics (CGA), is a joint facility of the Research School of Physics (RSPhys) and Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA), featuring pre-eminent astrophysicist Nobel Laureate Brian Schmidt, Australia's leading Relativist Susan Scott and fellow Prime Minister Prize recipient and leader of Australia's gravitational wave instrumentation program David McClelland. The Centre encompasses all aspects of gravitational wave physics and astrophysics, including instrumentation, theory and data analysis, source follow-up and multi-messenger astronomy. It brings together existing ANU researchers in these areas under one umbrella. CGA is a team of experimental and theoretical physicists, engineers, and astronomers who work collegially towards their shared goal of advancing gravitational wave astrophysics research and translating the science and technology to a wide range of high-precision measurement applications. We thrive on learning and advancing together. We value equity and diversity and implement action-oriented strategies toward fostering an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and respectful culture in our workplace where everyone can bring their whole self to work and flourish. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Conference on Quantum Effects in Gravitational Fields, Leipzig, Germany (reminder) ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26808 Additional Information: https://indico.tpi.uni-jena.de/event/289/ The combination of quantum and gravitational physics led decades ago to the prediction of quantum radiation by black holes and the production of quantum particles in expanding universes. In recent years there has been a resurgence of interest, arising from both a theoretical and an experimental perspective. On the theoretical side, there are significant new findings regarding quantum effects in the inside of black holes or the interconnections between quantum entanglement, gravity, and holography. On the experimental side, there have been advances on observational signatures of quantum effects in gravitational fields, motivated partly by impressive advances in technology. During August 28-September 1, 2023, we will hold an in-person conference at Leipzig University, Germany, to present and discuss recent developments in the field. Confirmed plenary speakers are: Stefan Floerchinger (Heidelberg and Jena, Germany) Christian Gerard (Orsay, France) Veronika E. Hubeny (UC Davis, U.S.A.) Harvey S. Reall (Cambridge, U.K.) Jeff Steinhauer (Technion, Israel) Robert M. Wald (Chicago, U.S.A.) Elizabeth Winstanley (Sheffield, U.K.) Noa Zilberman (Technion, Israel) We also welcome contributed talks from scientists working on this area. The deadline for talk submission is July 1, 2023, and for conference registration is July 15, 2023. Organizers: Marc Casals Stefan Hollands Rainer Verch Jochen Zahn Funded via the Jena-Leipzig DFG Research Training Group 2522. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Giulio Rampa PhD Thesis Prize, Awardee of the 2023 Edition ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/06/20/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 2023 Giulio Rampa Thesis Prize for outstanding research in General Relativity has been awarded to Dr. Elisa Maggio. The Committee consisting of Profs. Lars Andersson, Mauro Carfora, Gerhard Huisken, Luciano Rezzolla, and Fulvio Ricci prepared the following laudation: "...Dr. Maggio's Ph. D. thesis, Probing new physics on the horizon of black holes with gravitational waves, offers a comprehensive and brilliant overview of the phenomenology of exotic compact objects and their connection to testing gravity with gravitational wave observations. Her thesis work is unique in broadness, novelty, and combination of conceptual, technical, numerical, and phenomenological results, providing an outstanding example of original, bold research at the interface between gravitational-wave astronomy and General Relativity. Elisa Maggio is an outstanding scholar emerging as an excellent and active young scientist in gravitational wave astronomy, among the best early-career scientists of her generation. We will look at her work as foundational in the field, allowing us to probe physics beyond our reach just a few years ago...." In recognition of the high quality of the nominations received, the Committee has also decided to award an honorable mention to the outstanding Ph.D. research carried out by Gabriele Benomio in the Thesis "The wave equation on black rings and the linear stability of slowly rotating Kerr spacetimes." The prize is sponsored by The University of Pavia and by 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 prizes will be presented to Elisa Maggio at the 25th edition of the "Italian Society for General Relativity and Gravitation (SIGRAV) Conference" that will be held at SISSA (Trieste), Italy, on 4-8 September 2023. This biennial conference is devoted to all aspects of gravitational physics. The Rampa Prize winner will present her work during a special conference session. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. A Multipolar Universe?, Thessaloniki, Greece 1.2. 20th Conference on Recent Developments in Gravity, Athens, Greece 1.3. Summer School on Theoretical Astrophysics, Petnica, Serbia 1.4. GWs meet EFTs, Benasque, Spain 1.5. DomoSchool 2023: Einstein Equation in the dark side of the Universe, Domodossola, Italy 1.6. IV Summer International School on Gravity, Cosmology and Astrophysics, Moscow, Russia 1.7. Cosmology and Quantum Gravity Beyond Spacetime, London, Canada 2. Jobs 2.1. PhD Positions in Numerical Relativity, Jena, Germany 2.2. Postdoc in ML/GWDA, Trieste, Italy 2.3. One-year Postdoctoral fellowship in Cosmology, Lisbon, Portugal 2.4. Assistant Professor at the Institute of Theoretical Physics, Cracow, Poland 2.5. Postdoctoral researcher position in gravitational-wave physics, Palma, Spain 2.6. Tenure track position in multimessenger astrophysics, Trieste, Italy 3. News 3.1. Blaumann Grant Call 3.2. Gravity Research Foundation, Awards for Essays for 2023 3.3. Conference of the foundations of spacetime physics, Varna, Bulgaria 3.4. The Twenty-Sixth Release of the Einstein Toolkit ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. A Multipolar Universe?, Thessaloniki, Greece --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26725 Starting: 2023-09-04 to 2023-09-07 Location: Thessaloniki, Greece Additional Information: https://sites.google.com/view/multipolar-universe-workshop/home Contact: tsagas[AT]astro.auth.gr Scientific Topic and Scope: Over the last few years there have been repeated claims of dipolar anisotropies in a variety of cosmological observations. These include dipoles in the number counts of distant astrophysical objects, like quasars and radio galaxies for example, as well as dipoles in certain cosmological parameters, such as the Hubble and the deceleration parameter. In view of these reports, the emerging question is whether the associated observations reflect some underlying generic anisotropy of the universe we live in, whether they are relatively late-time additions, triggered by the ongoing process of structure formation in particular, or they are mere artefacts of our gross misinterpretation of the data. The workshop will review the above mentioned issues, both from the observational and from the theoretical viewpoint, it will consider possible explanations and will discuss their potential implications for the future of cosmological research. Confirmed Plenary and Keynote speakers: Pravabati Chingangbam (IIA, India); Chris Clarkson (QMUL, UK); Chethan Krishnan (IIS, India); Christian Marinoni (Aix-Marseille Univ. France); Konstantinos Migkas (Leiden Univ., NL); David Parkinson (KASSI, South Korea); Leandros Perivolaropoulos (Univ. of Ioannina, Greece); Subir Sarkar (Univ. of Oxford U., UK); Mohammad Sheikh-Jabbari (IPM, Iran) Organisers: Christos Tsagas (AUTh); Kerkyra Asvesta (AUTh); Jessica Santiago (AUTh); Leandros Perivolaropoulos (UoI) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. 20th Conference on Recent Developments in Gravity, Athens, Greece --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/05/09/20th-neb-conference-on-recen… Starting: 2023-09-11 to 2023-09-14 Location: Athens, Greece Additional Information: https://indico.physics.auth.gr/event/15/ Contact: thapostol[AT]phys.uoa.gr The 20th NEB conference on "Recent Developments in Gravity" will be held in Athens, Greece, from the 11th to the 14th of September 2023. NEB20 is an international conference devoted to all aspects of Relativity, Gravitation and Cosmology, which is organized every two years by the Hellenic Society for Relativity, Gravitation and Cosmology. NEB20 will focus on recent developments in several areas: gravitational waves, relativistic astrophysics, alternative theories of gravity, mathematical relativity, relativistic cosmology and quantum gravity. The venue of the conference is the conference center of the Eugenides Foundation, near the coastal line of Faliro (located a few km south of the center of Athens). The list of invited plenary speakers includes: Stefanos Aretakis (University of Toronto) Stanislav Babak ( University of Paris) (TBC) Christos Charmousis (CNRS - University Paris-Saclay) David Hilditch (CENTRA) (TBC) Scott Hughes (MIT) Alexandr Kamenchtchik (University of Bologna) Roy Maartens (University of the Western Cape) Antoine Petiteau (Paris Diderot University) Adam Pound (Univeristy of Southampton) Ippocratis Saltas (CEICO, Czech Academy of Sciences) In addition, there will be a number of invited session speakers (to be announced). We welcome the submission of abstracts for talks in the parallel sessions and for the poster session. We are looking forward to meeting all interested participants in Athens in September! With our best regards, The Organizing Committee Th. Apostolatos (University of Athens) G. Kofinas (University of the Aegean) A. Paliathanasis (Durban University of Technology) N. Karnesis (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) G. Loukes-Gerakopoulos (Astronomical Institute, Czech Academy of Sciences) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Summer School on Theoretical Astrophysics, Petnica, Serbia --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26736 Starting: 2023-08-03 to 2023-08-12 Location: Petnica, Serbia Additional Information: http://psi.petnica.rs/2023/description.php Contact: psi[AT]petnica.rs We are happy to present Petnica Summer Institute 2023 - Summer School on Theoretical Astrophysics. 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 it covers a wide range of topics in theoretical physics and astrophysics. The school is supported by International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA, Trieste). This year we are starting the 3rd cycle of PSI summer schools, with the focus on Astrophysics. A plethora of new observational instruments have either been recently launched or are planned to be launched soon (LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA, EHT, DESI, Euclid, DKIST). This school will provide a theoretical foundation for various astrophysical topics that will allow us to understand the science cases of the probes from the solar system to cosmological scales. The aim: The school aims to provide an intensive and thorough course on a broad range of astrophysical topics. 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 senior undergraduate and early graduate (MSc) students mainly from the Balkans region/Southeast Europe. All lectures will be given in English, so we also welcome students from anywhere abroad. Exceptional younger students and interested graduate students will also be considered. By whom: Lectures will be given by senior PhD students, postdocs, but also by some senior researchers. Lecturers come from various European and US institutions. Application procedure: In order to apply, please fill the form on the website http://psi.petnica.rs/2023/apply.php . One letter of recommendation should be sent to psi (at) petnica.rs directly by a referee. The application deadline is: Jun 4th, 2023. Please make sure that you apply and the letter of recommendation is sent by this date! 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 (there is no participation fee). 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. Core topics: Theoretical Spectroscopy; Stellar Structure and Evolution; Galactic Dynamics and Galaxy Evolution; Introduction to Cosmology; Computational Astrophysics; Gravitational Waves; High Energy Astrophysics; Accretion Discs and Planetary Systems Lecturers on site: Giovanni Cabass (IAS, Princeton); Nicola Franchini (APC, Paris); Marija Jankovic (IPB, Belgrade); Ivan Milic (KIS, Freiburg); Stanislav Milosevic (University of Belgrade) Additional topics and lecturers will be announced on the website. Contact: organising committee (psi[AT]petnica.rs) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. GWs meet EFTs, Benasque, Spain --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/05/12/gws-meet-efts/ Starting: 2023-08-21 to 2023-08-25 Location: Benasque, Spain Additional Information: www.benasque.org/2023mcs/. Contact: barausse[AT]sissa.it This is the second circular to announce the upcoming workshop on "GWs meet EFTs" to be held from August 21 to 25, 2023 at the Science Center in Benasque in the Spanish Pyrenees. The workshop will focus on gravitational EFTs and ways to explore them with observations and simulations of gravitational wave emitting systems. Registration is now open (until June 30th) and you can find all the information at https://www.benasque.org/2023mcs/. Invited speakers include: - Cliff Burgess - Antonio Padilla - Miguel Zumalacarragui - Filipo Vernizzi - Alessandra Silvestri - Felix Julie - Luis Lehner - Pau Figueras - Helvi Witek - Aaron Held - Maxence Corman - Harald Pfeiffer - Tessa Baker - Andrea Maselli - Dina Traykova - Eugeny Babichev - Mariana Carrillo - Marco Crisostomi - Tanja Hinderer* - Leo Stein* (* to be confirmed) Besides the spectacular location, Benasque is a very family friendly place. In particular, there will be the possibility of childcare during the conference. Best wishes, Enrico Barausse, Laura Bernard and Miguel Bezares +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. DomoSchool 2023: Einstein Equation in the dark side of the Universe, Domodossola, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26755 Starting: 2023-07-17 to 2023-07-21 Location: Domodossola, Italy Additional Information: https://www.arsunivco.eu/2023/02/domoschool-2023-einstein-equation-in-the-d… Contact: sergio.cacciatori[AT]uninsubria.it The Domoschool 2023 edition wants to focus on these issues: one of the most debated current topics in the scientific environment concerns the dynamics of galaxies. The problem concerns both the cosmological scales, given that the galaxies appear to move away from each other with increasing acceleration, and the galactic scales since the gases that form the surrounding halo appear to rotate around each galaxy at a much greater speed than predicted by the Newton theory of gravitation. In the first case, a standard interpretation is to attribute the relative acceleration between the galaxies to an expansion of the universe caused by the presence of an energy that exerts pressure on the whole universe causing its expansion. This energy is called dark energy. In the second case, however, the gas motion seems compatible with the fact that the mass present in the given region is much greater than that which can be observed directly. So we can imagine that in addition to the visible mass, there is also some non-visible matter distributed around each galaxy, which considerably increases the mass of the galaxies. This is called dark matter. To explain the movements of the observed universe we arrive at the conclusion that ordinary matter should constitute only 5% of all matter in the universe, while about 68% would be dark energy and 27% dark matter. While dark energy is compatible with the presence of a cosmological constant, hypothesized by Einstein over a century ago, the nature of dark matter is much more mysterious, so much so that an alternative school of thought proposes instead the absence of dark matter (never revealed in any experiment to date) in favor of new laws of universal gravitation at ultra-galactic scales (MOND theories). A third stream instead investigates the possibility that non-Newtonian effects of general relativity could help settle the issue by decreasing the amount of dark matter needed to explain galactic motions. The aim of the school is to introduce Ph.D. students, postdocs, and young researchers, both in mathematics and physics, to this topic. Courses will be conducted at Ph.D. level by world-leading experts. Moreover, students will have the opportunity to give 20 minutes talks presenting their research on themes related to the main topics of the courses. Informal discussions will be strongly encouraged, and specific time slots (short talks) will be reserved for this important part of the school. The school is mainly dedicated to PhD students, postdocs and young researchers, but interaction with and among professors will be also encouraged. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. IV Summer International School on Gravity, Cosmology and Astrophysics, Moscow, Russia --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26758 Starting: 2023-07-03 to 2023-07-07 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 4th Summer International School on Gravity, Cosmology and Astrophysics ISGCA-2023 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 3-7, 2023. The School is chaired by the President of the Russian Gravity Society, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Professor Aleksey Starobinskiy (chair), and the Dean of the Faculty of Physics, Professor of Bauman Moscow State Technical University 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-2023 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-2023, you are invited to register on the School website. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. Cosmology and Quantum Gravity Beyond Spacetime, London, Canada --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26761 Starting: 2023-11-10 to 2023-11-12 Location: London, Canada Additional Information: http://www.beyondspacetime.net Contact: huggett[AT]uic.edu The Beyond Spacetime project and the Rotman Institute of Philosophy, invite proposals to speak at the upcoming conference Cosmology and Quantum Gravity Beyond Spacetime, on the philosophy of quantum gravity and cosmology, to be held 10-12 November 2023 at Western University. Selected speakers will have accommodation and most meals provided. We are planning for 10 speakers - a mix of philosophers and physicists - with commentators, over two and a half days (finishing at lunch on the 12th, to allow return travel that evening). The meeting will be capped at 30 people to encourage interaction. The following have accepted invitations to speak: * Feraz Azhar (Notre Dame) * Jamee Elder (BHI/Harvard) * Laurent Freidel (Perimeter) * Sean Gryb (Groningen) * Katie Mack (Perimeter) * Lee Smolin (Perimeter) We are open to any topics exploring philosophical aspects of quantum gravity and cosmology. We hope to foster new directions and new collaborations in the field. Please submit a title, abstract, and CV to https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=coqubes23 by June 30th, 2023. The conference website can be found on http://www.beyondspacetime.net. The organizing committee: Nick Huggett (UIC) Chris Smeenk (Western) Francesca Vidotto (Western) Christian Wuethrich (Geneva) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. PhD Positions in Numerical Relativity, Jena, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/05/04/phd-positions-in-numerical-r… Deadline: 2023-06-30 Location: Jena, Germany Additional Information: http://www.tpi.uni-jena.de Contact: tpi-bewerbungen[AT]uni-jena.de The numerical relativity group at the University of Jena anticipates the availability of up to three PhD positions in September 2023. The positions are 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, 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 may 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 June 30, 2023, but applications will be considered until the position is filled. In a situation where two candidates have otherwise equal qualifications, preference will be given to handicapped applicants. Please send applications to (preferably via email and as a single PDF document): tpi-bewerbungen[AT]uni-jena.de Katrin Kanter Theoretical Physics Institute, University of Jena Max Wien Platz 1 D-07743 Jena Germany http://www.tpi.uni-jena.de +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoc in ML/GWDA, Trieste, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/05/10/postdoc-in-ml-gwda/ Deadline: 2023-08-31 Location: Trieste, Italy Additional Information: www.sissa.it Contact: barausse[AT]sissa.it The Astroparticle Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology groups and the newly formed research group in Theoretical and Scientific Data Science group at SISSA (www.sissa.it) invite expressions of interest for one postdoctoral position in machine learning and data science for cosmology and astroparticle physics, including gravitational wave astrophysics, starting in January 2024. The position is part of a programme funded by the Italian Ministry to support collaboration and scientific exchanges between Italy's 6 Scuole Speciali, and collaborative research links will be developed in particular with the Scuola Normale Superiore (Pisa) and the Gran Sasso Science Institute (GSSI). We are looking for qualified candidates interested in cross-disciplinary work across machine learning, data science, deep learning and statistical methods with a focus on methodological development and applications in the fields of astroparticle physics, astrophysical probes of fundamental interactions, gravitational wave astrophysics or large scale structures. Candidates with expertise in machine learning and Bayesian inference techniques, deep learning, gravitational wave physics (including synergies with cosmology), HPC techniques and numerical cosmology are especially encouraged to apply. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, or national or ethnic origin. SISSA is an institute with exclusive focus on research and PhD education in Physics (including data science), Mathematics and Neurosciences, located in the beautiful seaside city of Trieste, in the North-Eastern tip of Italy, enjoying excellent quality of life and great outdoors. We have strong collaborative links with the Institute for Fundamental Physics of the Universe (IFPU, www.ifpu.it/) the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (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/) as well as many other national and international institutions. Applications should include a CV, a publication list, and a statement of research interests not exceeding 3 A4 pages in length. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of reference. Applications need to be submitted by Apr 30th, 2022 for full consideration. The search will continue until the positions are filled. For inquiries and applications, please contact Roberto Trotta (rtrotta[AT]sissa.it) or Enrico Barausse (barausse[AT]sissa.it) directly +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. One-year Postdoctoral fellowship in Cosmology, Lisbon, Portugal ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26742 Deadline: 2023-06-09 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Additional Information: http://www.fc.ul.pt/pt/concursos Contact: nfrusciante[AT]fc.ul.pt The Instituto de Astrofisica e Ciencias do Espaco (IA) welcomes applications to the international call (reference no. 4289) for the recruitment of a postdoctoral fellow with a PhD degree, within the scope of the project BEYLA: BEYond LAmbda (Ref. PTDC/FIS-AST/0054/2021), with P.I. Dr. Noemi Frusciante. The fellowship is expected to start before the end of 2023 and will have a duration of up to 1 year until the closure of the BEYLA Project. The work place will be in Lisbon and the candidate will work in collaboration with Noemi Frusciante. Portuguese nationals, foreign and stateless persons may submit applications to this selection procedure, provided they hold a doctoral degree in Physics or Astrophysics (or similar areas) (foreign degree needs a Portuguese recognition by the time of signing the fellowship, please check the eligibility criteria at DGES webpage. Candidates should have specialised skills and/or expertise in the field of Cosmology, and fully comply with the following requirements: a) Demonstrated previous scientific experience in modified theories of gravity; b) Demonstrated scientific experience in one or more of these areas: tests of gravity; parameter estimation, forecasts, modeling of the non-linear regime to probe smaller scales, gravitational waves; c) Numerical skills in building the appropriate numerical tools. Applications can be sent to nfrusciante[AT]fc.ul.pt and they have to include the following documents: i. CV; ii. A motivation letter (max 2 pages); iii. Up to five publications relevant for the objectives of the Work Plan (published in the last 5 years); iv. Certificate of completion of previous degree v. Two reference letters +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Assistant Professor at the Institute of Theoretical Physics, Cracow, Poland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26764 Deadline: 2023-06-18 Location: Cracow, Poland Additional Information: https://praca.bip.uj.edu.pl/documents/145868730/153462722/Information+on+se… Contact: ift[AT]uj.edu.pl 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 period of 33 months starting October 1, 2023 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 under the provided url or it may be obtained upon request to ift[AT]uj.edu.pl The deadline for applications: June 18, 2023, 23:59 Warsaw time. Selected candidates will be invited for remote presentations and interviews. The competitive selection process will be concluded by July 14, 2023. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Postdoctoral researcher position in gravitational-wave physics, Palma, Spain ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/05/29/postdoctoral-researcher-posi… Deadline: 2023-06-30 Location: Palma, Spain Additional Information: http://grg.uib.es/ Contact: david.keitel[AT]uib.es The gravitational physics group at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) in Palma, Spain, is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join and extend our efforts in gravitational-wave data analysis. They will work primarily with Dr. David Keitel towards the first detection and scientific exploitation of one or both of the following: (i) gravitationally lensed GWs from compact binaries, (ii) continuous waves and long-duration transients from spinning neutron stars. The exact research projects are open to discussion based on the applicant's background and interests. Focus should be on short- and mid-term activities with data from the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA detectors, but can also include applications to future detectors such as LISA and the Einstein Telescope. Previous experience in practical GW data analysis is preferable, though candidates from related research areas with strong backgrounds in scientific computing and programming, Bayesian inference and/or machine learning, and source modelling are also highly welcome to apply. The starting day for the contract can be negotiated, but ideally would be between October 2023 and January 2024. The initial appointment will be for 1.5 years, with possible extension subject on satisfactory performance and funding availability. The GRAVITY research group at UIB is part of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, the Einstein Telescope collaboration, and the LISA consortium. The group also includes two senior LSC members (group PI Prof. Alicia Sintes and Prof. Sascha Husa), relativity expert Prof. Jaume Carot, and currently 8 postdocs, 7 PhD students, and 5 master students active in waveform modelling, numerical relativity and GW data analysis areas including parameter estimation, tests of GR, lensing, cosmology, and continuous waves. There are also several more experts on relativity in the physics department at UIB, and interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities within the IAC3 institute. The usual language of scientific work in the group is English. Computing is carried out using an in-house high-performance computer cluster, and external resources such as the Mare Nostrum supercomputer or the LIGO data grid. For further details, see: http://grg.uib.es Applications should be submitted by 2023-06-30 for full consideration, but may still be considered until end of July or until the position is filled. Candidates should hold a PhD, or expect to have it defended by the start of the appointment. Please send a cover letter, 2-page research statement, CV, and either PhD certificate or indication of expected defense date to: david.keitel[at]uib.es Remote interviews may be conducted if required. For questions on the scientific scope of the position or the application procedure, please contact David Keitel in advance of submitting an application. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Tenure track position in multimessenger astrophysics, Trieste, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26785 Deadline: 2023-10-15 Location: Trieste, Italy Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/24931 Contact: barausse[AT]sissa.it The Astroparticle Physics and Astrophysics and Cosmology groups at the "Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati" (SISSA) in Trieste, Italy, invite expressions of interest for a faculty position from outstanding candidates with a strong research record in multi-messenger astronomy and astrophysics, including gravitational waves, neutrinos, gamma rays, galactic and extragalactic cosmic rays, electromagnetic waves, as well as related plasma processes. The appointment procedure will be activated at the assistant professor, tenure-track, level. The successful candidate is expected to work as an independent principal investigator, promoting and leading research activities to complement the current expertise of the present SISSA groups, as well as to attract external funds, take an active part in the SISSA PhD teaching programme, and supervise graduate students (selected on a competitive basis and funded by bursaries provided by SISSA). Expressions of interest should be sent (in English and via Academic Jobs Online only) preferably by Oct 15, 2023. They should include: 1. Curriculum Vitae and the names of at least three referees. 2. Description of current research interests. 3. List of ten publications of greatest interest for the selection. 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. Applications should be submitted by October 15, 2023, but the position will remain open until it is filled. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Blaumann Grant Call ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26721 Additional Information: https://blaumannfoundation.org The Blaumann Foundation offers research grants of amounts between 1,000 and 30,000 EUR for fundamentals of physics projects, which fall within the general themes of interest of the foundation: Nature of time, nature of space, nature of observers, conceptual structure to understand extreme phenomena of the universe, fundamental questions of complexity and emergence. See Blaumann scientific objectives for a precise delimitation of the research times taken into consideration. Examples of funded activities are - Periods of study and stay in research centres. Invitations for collaborations with research groups. - Scholarships, lasting up to one year for research periods on topics of specific interest to the foundation. - Partial contribution for postdoctoral scholarships and PhD scholarships. - Financial support for workshops, physics schools, conferences. - Travel and accommodation expenses for attending meetings, schools or conferences. - Any other specific or complementary study or research activity deemed useful for the achievement of the purposes of the foundation itself. The selection of projects will take place at the end of June 2023. The Foundation allocates a total of 40.000 EUR for this selection. The selection will give priority to the relevance of the projects with the objectives of the foundation and to their scientific quality. Projects requiring smaller amounts are taken into consideration as a priority. The questions, written in English or in Italian, can be sent via email and in a single pdf file, to the address below, by 15 June 2023. The questions must contain a detailed reason that clarifies in particular the relevance of the project for the Foundation's objectives, a CV of the proposer, and a budget scheme, if appropriate. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Gravity Research Foundation, Awards for Essays for 2023 ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/05/12/gravity-research-foundation-… Additional Information: http://www.gravityresearchfoundation.org The trustees are pleased to announce the Awards for Essays for 2023. 1. $4,000 - Equivalence principle, de-Sitter space, and cosmological twistors by Maciej Dunajski, Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, University of Cambridge, Wilberforce Road, Cambridge CB3 0WA, U.K.; email: M.Dunajski[AT]damtp.cam.ac.uk 2. $700 - Emergence of Quantum Field Theory in Causal Diamonds by Tom Banks, NHETC and Department of Physics, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ 08854-8019; email: tibanks[AT]ucsc.edu 3. $600 - The universality of black hole thermodynamics by Samir D. Mathur and Madhur Mehta, Department of Physics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA; email: mathur.16[AT]osu.edu, mehta.493[AT]osu.edu 4. $500 - Black holes that are too cold to respect cosmic censorship by Shahar Hod, The Ruppin Academic Center, Emeq Hefer 40250, Israel and The Hadassah Institute, Jerusalem 91010, Israel; email: shaharhod[AT]gmail.com 5. $400 - What are neutron stars made of? Gravitational waves may reveal the answer by Neil Lu, Susan M. Scott, and Karl Wette, Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics, The Australian National University, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia, Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav); email: Neil.Lu[AT]anu.edu.au, Susan.Scott[AT]anu.edu.au, Karl.Wette[AT]anu.edu.au Selected for Honorable Mention this year were (listed in alphabetical order): Akindele Adekugbe-Joseph; Emily Adlam; Shraddha Agrawal; Ahmed Farag Ali and Nader Inan; Ana Alonso-Serrano and Marek Liska; Sudarshan Ananth and Sucheta Majumdar; Julio Arrechea and Carlos Barcelo; Tjarda C. N. Boekholt, Simon F. Portegies Zwart, and Douglas C. Heggie; Jens Boos; Suddhasattwa Brahma and Abhinove Nagarajan Seenivasan; John Bruce Davies; L.H.A. de Lange; Mir Faizal; Arthur E. Fischer; Joshua Foo, Robert B. Mann, and Magdalena Zych; Laurent Freidel, Jerzy Kowalski-Glikman, Robert G. Leigh, and Djordje Minic; Rene' Friedrich; Daniele Funaro; Abhishek Goswami; Johan Hansson; Gustavo O. Heymans, Gastao Krein, and Nami F. Svaiter; Vu B Ho; Jose' Luis Jaramillo, Badri Krishnan, and Carlos F. Sopuerta; Vaibhav Kalvakota; Bernard S. Kay; Arno Keppens; R. A. Konoplya; Dawood Kothawala; Musfar Muhamed Kozhikkal and Shafeeq Rahman Thottoli; Ashu Kushwaha, Sunil Malik, and S. Shankaranarayanan; Carlos O. Lousto and James Healy; Morgan Henry Lynch; Tyler McMaken; Sebastian Murk; Hoang Ky Nguyen; Jonathan Oppenheim; Geovanny A. Rave-Franco and Celia Escamilla-Rivera; Fil Simovic; Javad Tabatabaei, Abdolali Banihashemi, Shant Baghram, and Bahram Mashhoon; Asher Yahalom. 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 2023 SPECIAL ISSUE of the International Journal of Modern Physics D (IJMPD). ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. Conference of the foundations of spacetime physics, Varna, Bulgaria ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/05/18/conference-of-the-foundation… Additional Information: https://minkowskiinstitute.org/meetings/2023/ The Third Hermann Minkowski Meeting on the Foundations of Spacetime Physics will be held in the famous Black Sea resort "Albena" (near Varna, Bulgaria) from 11 to 14 September 2023: http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/meetings/2023/ It will commemorate the 115th anniversary 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. In addition to technical papers on spacetime physics, papers on closely related topics, including on conceptual issues of spacetime physics, will be also welcome. If relevant abstracts are submitted, there will be a special session on how Hermann Minkowski, had he been alive in 1915, might have reformulated Einstein's general relativity: 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; in 1921 Eddington mentioned this possibility explicitly - "gravitation as a separate agency becomes unnecessary" (A. S. Eddington, The Relativity of Time, Nature 106, 802-804, 17 February 1921). Contributed papers in the form of extended abstracts of up to two pages should be emailed to minkowski2023[AT]minkowskiinstitute.org by June 15, 2023. Submissions will be reviewed and notification of acceptance will be sent by June 30, 2023. 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 (Centre de Physique Theorique de Luminy) Mairi Sakellariadou (King's College London, University of London) Nick Woodhouse (University of Oxford, Clay Mathematics Institute) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. The Twenty-Sixth Release of the Einstein Toolkit ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26767 Additional Information: http://einsteintoolkit.org/about/releases/ET_2023_05_announcement.html Release Announcement We are pleased to announce the twenty-sixth release (code name "Karl Schwarzschild") of the Einstein Toolkit, an open-source, community-developed software infrastructure for relativistic astrophysics. The major changes in this release include: * kuibit 1.4.0, which, in addition to bug fixes, improves support for working with horizon data, timer data, and higher rank objects (See release notes for more details). Two new arrangements and thorns have been added: * The FUKA reader for numerical relativity initial data * TwoPunctures_BBHSF for binary black hole with scalar fields initial data New capabilities for existing codes: * Baikal and BaikalVacuum have been updated to have READ/WRITE declarations for automated ghost zone synchronization. Several variable groups (such as RHS variables) are also no longer included in checkpoint/restart operations. * particle_tracerET can now output the particles' four-velocity (contravariant and covariant); added support for binary output format; removed limit on the number of tracer particles In addition, bug fixes accumulated since the previous release in November 2022 have been included. The Einstein Toolkit is a collection of software components and tools for simulating and analyzing general relativistic astrophysical systems that builds on numerous software efforts in the numerical relativity community including the spacetime evolution codes Baikal, lean_public, and McLachlan, analysis codes to compute horizon characteristics and gravitational waves, the Carpet AMR infrastructure, and the relativistic magneto-hydrodynamics codes GRHydro and IllinoisGRMHD. The Einstein Toolkit also contains a 1D self-force code. The Einstein Toolkit uses a distributed software model, and its different modules are developed, distributed, and supported either by the core team of Einstein Toolkit Maintainers or by individual groups. Where modules are provided by external groups, the Einstein Toolkit Maintainers provide quality control for modules for inclusion in the toolkit and help coordinate support. The Einstein Toolkit Maintainers currently involve staff and faculty from five different institutions and host weekly meetings that are open for anyone to join. 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 (Enabling fundamental research in the era of multi-messenger astrophysics). The "Schwarzschild" Release Team on behalf of the Einstein Toolkit Consortium (2023-05-24) Leonardo Werneck, Samuel Cupp, Beyhan Karakas, Bing-Jyun Tsao, Cheng-Hsin Cheng, Jake Doherty, Konrad Topolski, Peter Diener, Roland Haas, Steven R. Brandt, Terrence Pierre Jacques, Thiago Assumpcao, Giuseppe Ficarra, Samuel Tootle, Zachariah Etienne ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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[Hyperspace-list] Hyperspace Bulletin for May 2023
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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. The 9th Conference of the Polish Society on Relativity, Krakow, Poland 1.2. The 32nd Texas Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics, Shanghai, China 1.3. Multi-messenger Continuous Gravitational Waves, Amsterdam, The Netherlands 1.4. 2024 Waco Eclipse International Astrophysics Conference, Waco, TX, USA 1.5. School of General Relativity, Astrophysics and Cosmology, Warsaw/Checiny, Poland 1.6. New trends in conformal theory from probability to gravity, Okinawa, Japan 1.7. MICRA2023 at ECT*, Trento, Italy 1.8. Spanish and Portuguese Relativity Meeting 2023, Bilbao, Spain 1.9. 2023 North American Einstein Toolkit School and Workshop, Rochester, NY, USA 2. Jobs 2.1. Postdoctoral Positions in Astrophysics, Kyoto, Japan 2.2. MSCA postdoctoral fellowship in Quantum Gravity, Odense, Denmark 2.3. 4-year PhD scholarship in gravity and cosmology, Krakow, Poland 2.4. Postdoctoral Research Associate(s)/Fellow(s), Nottingham, UK 2.5. Nominations sought for the position of Director at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics, Potsdam, Germany 2.6. Two 4-year PhD positions in Gravitational-Wave Physics and Relativistic Astrophysics, Valencia, Spain 2.7. Professorship for Computational Astrophysics, Tuebingen, Germany 2.8. PhD position in Mathematical Relativity, Hamburg, Germany 3. News 3.1. MTW at 50 (online) 3.2. Living Reviews in Relativity: "Searches for continuous-wave gravitational radiation" ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. The 9th Conference of the Polish Society on Relativity, Krakow, Poland --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26568 Starting: 2023-09-18 to 2023-09-22 Location: Krakow, Poland Additional Information: https://potor2023.confer.uj.edu.pl/ Contact: jakub.gizbert-studnicki[AT]uj.edu.pl The conference of the Polish Society on Relativity aims to bring Polish and foreign relativists together to exchange ideas on a broad range of subjects related to General Relativity. This year's conference is the ninth in a series of conferences on classical and quantum theory of gravity organized by the Polish Society on Relativity. The conference will be held at the Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science of Jagiellonian University in Krakow. The talks cover a wide range of topics: mathematical and numerical relativity, relativistic cosmology and the early universe, relativistic astrophysics, gravitational waves, black holes, and quantum models of gravity. Conferences of the Polish Society on Relativity have an international character but at the same time they bring together the Polish scientific community working in the field of gravitational physics. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. The 32nd Texas Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics, Shanghai, China --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/04/10/the-32nd-texas-symposium-on-… Starting: 2023-12-11 to 2023-12-15 Location: Shanghai, China Additional Information: https://texasinshanghai.org Contact: texasinshanghai[AT]sjtu.edu.cn Since 1963, the Texas Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics has been one of the most important international conferences in astronomy and physics. Traditionally, it moves around the globe and takes place in different cities every two years. The 32nd Texas Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics will take place in Shanghai, China, from December 11 to 15,2023. It will be hosted by Tsung-Dao Lee Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Shanghai, situated on the estuary of Yangtze River, serves as the most influential economic, financial, international trade, and cultural center in East China. It is also a popular destination for travelers seeking to experience the country's dynamic development. In addition to its modernization, the city's multicultural flair endows it with a unique charm. New skyscrapers and old Shikumen together draw the skyline of the city. Western customs and Chinese traditions intertwine, making any visit to Shanghai a memorable experience. Tsung-Dao Lee Institute (TDLI), initiated by Tsung-Dao Lee, a prominent Chinese-American physicist and Nobel laureate in Physics, was established in 2016 with strong support from various Chinese government agencies. The goal of TDLI is to develop into a top-level physics-astronomy research institute in the world and to boost research and develop talents in basic sciences in China. Professor Frank Wilczek was the founding director, and Professor Jie Zhang is the current director. The symposium will cover all major topics on high-energy and particle astrophysics, cosmology, and relativity. It will include morning plenary sessions and afternoon parallel sessions which will function as mini-symposia in each sub-field. The plenary sessions will consist of 30-45 min review talks. The afternoon sessions will feature oral talks (about 20-30 min) and poster contributions. We look forward to welcoming hundreds of international astronomers and physicists to Shanghai in December 2023! To stay informed about the meeting details and future announcements, please pre-register by providing your name and email. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Multi-messenger Continuous Gravitational Waves, Amsterdam, The Netherlands --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26601 Starting: 2023-07-11 to 2023-07-13 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://indico.nikhef.nl/event/4375/ Contact: amiller[AT]nikhef.nl The first Multi-Messenger Continuous Gravitational-Wave Workshop will be held from 11-13 July 2023 at Nikhef/ University of Amsterdam. The first aim of this workshop is to bring together people inside and outside the LIGO/Virgo/KAGRA collaborations working on anything related to continuous gravitational waves, and to facilitate connections with astronomers that provide the necessary electromagnetic observations that enable us to search for continuous waves. The second aim of this workshop is to create a tutorials about how continuous-wave data analysis is done that will be accessible to anyone interested in getting involved in searches for continuous waves, as well as to broaden the understanding even amongst continuous-wave scientists about how these searches actually work. We welcome abstracts from the community, and especially for early career scientists, for whom we hope to be able to provide some registration fee waivers. If you would like to request this support, please indicate so upon registering. Invited Speakers: Joseph Bayley (University of Glasgow) David Keitel (University of the Balearic Islands) Andrzej Krolak (Polish Academy of Sciences) Ansel Neunzert (Caltech) Ornella Piccinni (IFAE Barcelona) (TBC) Andrea Possenti (INAF, Cagliari) (TBC) Danny Steeghs (University of Warkwick) (TBC) We look forward to welcoming you in Amsterdam! LOC: Andrew Miller, Chris van der Broek, Andreas Freise SOC: Andrew Miller, Cristiano Palomba +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. 2024 Waco Eclipse International Astrophysics Conference, Waco, TX, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26615 Starting: 2024-04-04 to 2024-04-08 Location: Waco, Texas, USA Additional Information: https://www.baylor.edu/physics/index.php?id=987944 Contact: Gerald_Cleaver[AT]baylor.edu On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will take place in the US, and Waco is very close to the center of the path of totality. This event is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to promote science in fields related to astrophysics. With its easy accessibility and historically excellent weather in April, we are delighted to announce the 2024 Waco Eclipse International Astrophysics Conference to be held April 4-8, 2024, at Baylor University, Waco, Texas, USA. The conference will consist of a three-day (April 5-7) scientific meeting and one day devoted to public outreach and observation of the eclipse (April 8). The conference will address topics such as observations of the solar eclipse, the sun as a probe for stellar evolution and exoplanet sciences, and applications to space plasma, dark matter, dark energy, galaxy survey, and other related topics. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. School of General Relativity, Astrophysics and Cosmology, Warsaw/Checiny, Poland --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26627 Starting: 2023-07-24 to 2023-08-04 Location: Warsaw and Checiny, Poland Additional Information: https://indico2.fuw.edu.pl/event/5/ Contact: Adam.Szereszewski[AT]fuw.edu.pl The first edition of the summer School of General Relativity, Astrophysics and Cosmology will be held from 24th of July to 4th of August 2023. The School is organized by the University of Warsaw, Jagiellonian University and the Polish Society on Relativity. It is dedicated to PhD students and young academic employee conducting research in general relativity. The summer school will be divided into two parts: the first will be held at the Faculty of Physics, University of Warsaw from July 24-29, and the second at the European Center for Geological Education in Checiny from July 31-August 4. The lectures will be given by Abhay Ashtekar, Sebastiano Bernuzzi, Rod Gover, Ruth Gregory, Piotr Jaranowski, Adam Pound, Olivier Sarbach, Julian Adamek, Vladimir Karas, Mikolaj Korzynski and Patryk Mach. Organising Committee: Lars Andersson, Bartlomiej Bak, Piotr Chrusciel, Jerzy Lewandowski, Patryk Mach, Adam Szereszewski, Sebastian Szybka. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. New trends in conformal theory from probability to gravity, Okinawa, Japan --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26670 Starting: 2023-07-31 to 2023-08-04 Location: Okinawa, Japan Additional Information: https://groups.oist.jp/cftprgr Contact: cftprgr[AT]oist.jp OIST workshop 2023 "New trends of conformal theory from probability to gravity". The study of conformal theory connects the theoretical physics and mathematics, which has been closely related to the representation theory of Lie group, algebraic geometry, topology and number theory. Recently the random matrix models have been discussed for quantum chaos of the black hole entropy, through a universal spectral form factor. This probabilistic study of the random matrix model and random tensor model may reveal the cases of the central charge c greater than one. The rational CFT for central charge c is less than one, are well known as minimal models and as Schramm-Loewner evolution in the probability theory. The gravity coupled to matter fields may be related to exotic random geometries. In this workshop, we focus a new relation between theoretical physics and mathematics: gravity and probability by new theoretical methods, such as conformal bootstrap methods and the studies of the eigenvalues of Calabi-Yau manifolds etc. Algebraic geometric structures like Thomson group and Moonshine will be also included for the study of complicated exotic geometries, which are related to CFT. The number theory related to p-adic group and modular form, and higher dimensional knots are topics of this workshop. Invited speakers are: Laurent Baulieu (LPTHE, Sorbonne Univ.) Timothy Budd (Radboud Univ.) Severin Charbonnier (Max Planck Inst. Bonn) (online) Bertrand Duplantier (CEA Saclay) Nina Holden (Courant Inst.) (online) Motoko Kato (Ryukyu Univ.) Makoto Katori (Chuo Univ.) Shota Komatsu (CERN) Wenliang Li (Sun Yat-Sen Univ.) Takuya Murayama (Kyushu Univ.) Eveliina Peltola (Aalto) Kazuhiro Sakai (Meiji Gakuin) Xiaobing Sheng (OIST) Hidehiko Shimada (Yukawa Inst. Kyoto Univ.) Hirohiko Shimada (Tsuyama College) Noriko Yui (Queen's Univ.) Yilin Wang (IHES) Organisers: Nicolas Delporte, Shinobu Hikami, Reiko Toriumi +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. MICRA2023 at ECT*, Trento, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/04/27/micra2023-at-ect-in-trento-i… Starting: 2023-09-11 to 2023-09-15 Location: Trento, Italy Additional Information: https://www.ectstar.eu/workshops/micra2023-microphysics-in-computational-re… Contact: evan.oconnor[AT]astro.su.se We are pleased to announce the 7th instalment of Microphysics in Computational Relativistic Astrophysics, MICRA 2023. MICRA 2023 will take place at ECT* in Trento, Italy in September (11-15), 2023. MICRA is a workshop focused on improving, discussing, and addressing the microphysics needs of relativistic simulations of astrophysical systems, such as core-collapse supernovae, compact object mergers, and gamma-ray bursts, by bringing together nuclear and neutrino theorists and experimentalists, astrophysicists and computational modelers. This is particularly timely in the current era of multi-messenger astrophysics. Invited and confirmed speakers include: Haakon Andresen (Stockholm University, Sweden) Kai Hebeler (TU Darmstadt, Germany) Gail McLaughlin (North Carolina State University, USA) Bronson Messer (Oak Ridge National Lab, USA) Jonah Miller (Los Alamos National Lab, USA) Hiroki Nagakura (NAOJ, Japan) Micaela Oertel (Observatoire de Paris, France) David Radice (Penn State University, USA) Stephan Rosswog (Hamburg University, Germany) Daniel Siegel (University of Greifswald, Germany) Andrew Steiner (Oak Ridge National Lab, USA) Rebecca Surman (Notre Dame University, USA) In addition to local support, there is also some support for travel. If needed and applicable (see registration on associated link), please apply by May 31, 2023. Hope to see you in Trento! Carla Frohlich, Evan O'Connor, and Albino Perego; MICRA2023 Organisers +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. Spanish and Portuguese Relativity Meeting 2023, Bilbao, Spain --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/04/28/spanish-and-portuguese-relat… Starting: 2023-07-17 to 2023-07-21 Location: Bilbao, Spain Additional Information: https://www.erep2023.eu/ Contact: erep[AT]ehu.es Dear colleagues, We are happy to announce the coming Spanish and Portuguese Relativity meeting that will take place in Bilbao from 17th till 21st of July of this year. These Relativity meetings date from 1977 and they are organized on an annual basis by one of the different groups doing research on Relativity and Gravitation in Portugal or Spain. The 2023 meeting will be hosted by the gravity and cosmology group of the University of the Basque Country. Organizing Committee: M. Bouhmadi-Lopez (Chairwoman), R. Lazkoz (Co-chairwoman), T. Broadhurst, J. Lizarraga, A. Lopez Eiguren, J. Urrestilla, C. Garcia, P. Morilla and A. Urio. Scientific Committee: M. Bastero Gil, S. Capozziello, V. Cardoso, P. Martin-Moruno, O. Mena, J. P. Mimoso, G. Olmo, P. Vargas Moniz Email Contact: erep[AT]ehu.es Important Dates 31st March 2023: First Announcement; Registration Open. 31st May 2023: Deadline for Abstract Submission. 15th June 2023: Deadline for registration ( 220 euros (190 for SEGRE members) participation fee.) 17th July 2023: Beginning of EREP 2023. 21st July 2023: End of EREP 2023. Plenary Speakers: Ana Achucarro* (Universiteit Leiden) Fernando Barbero (Instituto de Estructura de la Materia (CSIC, Madrid)) Belen Barreiro (Universidad de Cantabria) Jose Maria Diego (Universidad de Cantabria) Eleonora Di Valentino (University of Sheffield) Aleksandr Yu. Kamenshchik (Universita' di Bologna) Claus Kiefer (Universitaet zu Koeln) Tomi Koivisto (Tartu Ulikool) Jutta Kunz (Carl von Ossietzky Universitaet Oldenburg) Paolo Pani (Sapienza Universita' di Roma) Agnieszka Pollo (Universitet Jagiellonski w Krakowie) *Temptative For all details, please visit: https://www.erep2023.eu/ Please feel free to forward this announcement to any colleague who might be interested. Yours sincerely, Mariam Bouhmadi-Lepez and Ruth Lazkoz (on behalf of the organising committee) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.9. 2023 North American Einstein Toolkit School and Workshop, Rochester, NY, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26710 Starting: 2023-07-17 to 2023-07-21 Location: Rochester, NY, USA Additional Information: https://compact-binaries.org/content/events/2023-07-17/north-american-einst… Contact: yrzsma[AT]rit.edu The 2023 North American Einstein Toolkit School and Workshop will be held at the Rochester Institute of Technology on July 17 through July 21. This will be a hybrid conference with talks and participants both in-person and over zoom. The Einstein Toolkit is a community-driven software platform of core computational tools to advance and support research in relativistic astrophysics and gravitational physics. The conference consist of a mixture of tutorials for new users and talks about the latest developments both in the toolkit and the larger scientific community. Registration is now open and remain open until June 17, 2023. As part of the registration process, potential attendees can apply for partial travel support. In order to be eligible, applications must be received prior to June 1. Notification of partial travel support will be made by June 8. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Postdoctoral Positions in Astrophysics, Kyoto, Japan ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/04/12/postdoctoral-positions-in-as… Deadline: 2023-05-31 Location: Kyoto, Japan Additional Information: https://www.yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/news/n395?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 "Multimessenger counterparts to gravitational waves based on relativistic numerical calculations" (PI: Masaru Shibata) (Deadline: NLT 11:59 pm JST, on May 31st, 2023) Job title: Program-specific researcher The title of "Research Assistant Professor" may be granted depending on the qualification. Number of available positions: Two positions Qualification: The candidate must hold a doctoral degree by the time of appointment Job description: This position is funded by JSPS KAKENHI "Multimessenger counterparts to gravitational waves based on relativistic numerical calculations" (PI: Masaru Shibata). The successful candidate is expected to work with PI and other members (Kunihito Ioka, Yu-ichiro Sekiguchi, Kenta Hotokezaka, Kyohei Kawaguchi) on this project. Job location: Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics, Kyoto University Kitashirakawa Oiwakecho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto. Long-term dispatch is possible to RESCEU, University of Tokyo and AEI, Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics at Potsdam. Expected start date: As soon as possible after July 1st, 2023 Contract term: [1] The successful candidate is appointed to renewable one-year terms up to 31 March 2028. [2] The successful candidate is appointed to renewable one-year terms up to 31 March 2026. There is a possibility of an extension. Probation period: 6 months Business hours: Discretionary labor system, based on 7 hours, 45 minutes (8:30Ð17:15 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 May 31st, 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 (7) Which position are you applying? ([1], [2], Either) 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. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. MSCA postdoctoral fellowship in Quantum Gravity, Odense, Denmark ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26618 Deadline: 2023-05-15 Location: Odense, Denmark Additional Information: https://www.sdu.dk/en/om_sdu/fakulteterne/naturvidenskab/samarbejde/ert/msc… Contact: eichhorn[AT]cp3.sdu.dk The Quantum Gravity group at SDU, Odense, Denmark, will support applicants for a Marie Sklodowska-Curie fellowship. There will be extensive support to develop a strong application. The project should lie within the phenomenology of quantum gravity. It is a critical challenge to connect quantum gravity theories to observations. The aim of this project is to do and explore the imprints of quantum gravity in experimental data, most importantly in particle physics and in black holes. The quantum-gravity group at CP3-Origins at SDU focuses on asymptotically safe quantum gravity, causal sets and tensor models and their phenomenology in particle physics (in and beyond the Standard Model) and in black holes (with a particular focus on black-hole images). We are looking to i) further develop and strengthen these existing focus areas and ii) expand the focus areas both in the candidate quantum gravity theories and in the phenomenology. We are therefore looking for candidates to support for MSCA postdoctoral fellowships who bring relevant expertise in these areas and who are looking to join a dynamic and thriving research group with an open, supportive and motivating atmosphere. After a preselection of applicants, extensive support in writing an MSCA application will be provided. More details about how to apply can be found at the link below. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. 4-year PhD scholarship in gravity and cosmology, Krakow, Poland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26682 Deadline: 2023-05-10 Location: Krakow, Poland Additional Information: https://www.fuw.edu.pl/~cslin/ Contact: chunshan.lin[AT]uj.edu.pl Applications are invited for a 4-year PhD scholarship in gravity and cosmology at the Faculty of Physics, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland. The scholarship is funded by the SONATA BIS project "new physics in light of the primordial remnants from the early universe" (NCN, Poland), with stipend 4000 PLN/month for the first 2 years, and 5000 PLN/month (*) for the third and fourth year, upon a successful mid-term evaluation. The successful candidate is expected to start the PhD study on 1st October, 2023, and have the master degree by the time the appointment starts. Our group (at the moment of publishing this advertisement) consists of 1 faculty member, 3 postdocs, 1 PhD student, and a long-term visitor (postdoc level). We have been working on various aspects of gravity and cosmology, including the physics of the early universe, modified gravity, dark energy problem, gravitational wave astronomy and so on. Recently our group has joined the LISA collaboration, one of the main research missions of the European Space Agency. To receive full consideration, applicants should submit the following materials: (1) CV (2) Research statement, including past achievement and future research plan; (3) at least 2 recommendation letters. The letters should be treated as confidential; (4) transcripts; (5) list of publications (if applicable); All materials have to be sent directly to chunshan.lin(a)uj.edu.pl (*) The stipend is subject to a small amount of the university's internal deduction. Contact: Lin, Chunshan (chunshan.lin[AT]uj.edu.pl) Letters of Reference should be sent to: chunshan.lin[AT]uj.edu.pl +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Postdoctoral Research Associate(s)/Fellow(s), Nottingham, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26683 Deadline: 2023-05-24 Location: Nottingham, UK Additional Information: https://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/SCI131923 Contact: Silke.Weinfurtner[AT]nottingham.ac.uk We are providing an exciting opportunity for three researchers to join our efforts to carry out analogue quantum simulations to investigate processes related to black holes, the early Universe and relativistic vacuum utilising superfluid-optomechanics systems. We are looking for a researcher in the field of theoretical or experimental physics. For the desired theoretical modelling we are looking for someone with a background in black holes or cosmology or non-equilibrium quantum systems or analogue gravity or quantum field theory in curved spacetimes or quantum information sciences. For handling the experimental systems, we are looking for someone with experience in (quantum) optics or interferometry or ultra-low temperature systems (e.g. thin-film superfluid helium films, or superfluid-optomechanics, or quantum turbulence) or ultra-cold atoms or gravitational wave instrumentation. The central aim of the project is to carry out and/or provide high-level modelling for a novel quantum simulator based on ultra-low temperature systems equipped with interferometric quantum-sensitive measurement schemes. The successful candidates will be joining Prof. Silke Weinfurtner's research group (gravitylaboratory.com) This project is funded through the Leverhulme Research Leadership Award (RL-20190-020), and will benefit from a UK wide initiative on Quantum Simulators for Fundamental Physics (qsimfp.org) QSimFP supports 27 researchers from 7 UK research organisations in the UK, supported by 5 International Partners in Austria, Canada and Germany. 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 for your 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. We are looking for a confident, organised researcher who can evidence: PhD in experimental or theoretical physics or in a related field OR near to completion of a PhD. Undergraduate degree in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline. Expert knowledge of either high-level modelling and/or experimentation with analogue gravity (or related fields), optical, ultra-low temperature or ultra-cold atoms systems. The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary and multicultural team. There are 3 fixed term positions available. All 3 positions are full-time and available from 1 October 2023 (or as soon as possible thereafter) for the duration of: Position 1: 12 months Position 2: 24 months Position 3: 29 months There is some flexibility in terms of the starting dates, but all positions must end by the 31 March 2026, or by 29 months. Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role. The University of Nottingham is committed to creating opportunities for people traditionally under-represented in the Faculty of Sciences and strives to maintain an environment where people can be their authentic selves. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Silke Weinfurtner, email Silke.Weinfurtner(a)nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. Our University is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs - indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, see our Moving to Nottingham pages. For successful international applicants, we provide financial support for your visa and the immigration health surcharge, plus an interest-free loan to help cover the cost of immigration-related expenses for any dependants accompanying you to the UK. For more information please see the our webpage on Financial support for visas and the immigration health surcharge. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Nominations sought for the position of Director at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics, Potsdam, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26690 Deadline: 2023-08-31 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://www.aei.mpg.de/opening-for-a-director Contact: director-search-potsdam[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 in one of the following areas: quantum gravity, theoretical cosmology in the era of big data, early universe astrophysics and cosmology. We expect the new director to bring new expertise to the AEI, and create a department that spans research areas that complement the existing ones at the AEI in Potsdam and Hannover. The new director will be based at the AEI in Potsdam. 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. Please send nominations of suitable candidates, including rising stars, to director-search-potsdam[AT]aei.mpg.de. 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. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Two 4-year PhD positions in Gravitational-Wave Physics and Relativistic Astrophysics, Valencia, Spain ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26697 Deadline: 2023-05-05 Location: Valencia, Spain Additional Information: https://innova.gva.es/es/web/ciencia/convocatories_2023/a-programa-i-d-i/-/… Contact: j.antonio.font[AT]uv.es The Relativistic Astrophysics Group at the University of Valencia (Spain) invites applications for two 4-year PhD positions in the areas of Gravitational-Wave Physics and Relativistic Astrophysics. The focus of the research will be on numerical-relativity simulations of binary neutron star mergers, exotic compact objects and fundamental fields, along with gravitational-wave modelling, searches and data analysis. The group comprises faculty members Pablo Cerda-Duran, Isabel Cordero-Carrion, Jose Antonio Font and Alejandro Torres-Forne, non-tenured faculty members Milton Ruiz and Nicolas Sanchis-Gual, postdoc Raimon Luna, and eight PhD students. The group is part of the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA Collaboration, the Einstein Telescope Collaboration and of the LISA Consortium. We are seeking highly motivated candidates interested in developing tools and algorithms to characterize gravitational-wave sources based on current observations as well as in improving numerical techniques to perform accurate long-term simulations involving compact objects, such as black holes, neutron stars, boson stars and other exotic compact objects, to tackle challenging open issues in theoretical astrophysics, numerical relativity and fundamental physics. These positions are open to candidates holding a bachelor degree in physics issued by a non-European Union University or institution. Eligible candidates must have obtained their degree after January 1st 2018. The successful candidates are expected to start their PhD on September 16, 2023, and have the master degree by the time the appointment starts. Applicants should send a CV, a brief statement of research interests, and academic transcripts, before May 5th 2023, to Toni Font (j.antonio.font[AT]uv.es) and Milton Ruiz (milton.ruiz[AT]uv.es). Please also include the contact details of two potential referees. We aim to fill the positions 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 Milton Ruiz +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. Professorship for Computational Astrophysics, Tuebingen, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/04/29/professorship-w3-for-computa… Deadline: 2023-06-09 Location: Tuebingen, Germany Additional Information: https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/university/job-advertisements/newsfullview-job-… Contact: kostas.kokkotas[AT]uni-tuebingen.de Professorship (W3) for Computational Astrophysics (m/f/d) Faculty of Science, Institute for Astronomy und Astrophysics The Faculty of Science of the University of Tuebingen invites applications for a Professorship (W3) for Computational Astrophysics (m/f/d) at the Department of Physics at the Institute for Astronomy und Astrophysics. The position is expected to be filled as soon as possible. The professorship is framed within the research and teaching activities of the Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Tuebingen, and the Kepler Center for Astro and Particle Physics. In particular, the position is part of a near-term development strategy to strengthen research on the 'relativistic universe'. The latter is a broad topic ranging from gravitational waves and gravity, to compact object physics, to relativistic particle production in extreme astrophysical environments, to studies of relativistic cosmology. The successful candidate is expected to build a vibrant and diverse research group in Computational Astrophysics, including using innovative Machine Learning techniques. The candidate is also expected to develop interdisciplinary cooperation with the existing working groups of the Kepler Center and the Physics Department. Current research at the Kepler Center includes general relativity and gravitational wave sources, compact objects, multi-wavelength astronomy and stellar physics, experimental high-energy astrophysics, UV astronomy detector development, experimental astroparticle physics, dark matter, theoretical hadron and particle physics, neutrino physics and astronomy. An outstanding, internationally visible research profile and substantial acquisition of competitive external funding are expected. Participation in large international research collaborations and a robust professional network are viewed favorably. In teaching, the areas physics, astrophysics, and computational physics are to be covered in the bachelor's and master's degree program of physics, in the international master's degree program of astro and particle physics, and in the study programs for advanced teacher education. Participation in the academic self-administration of the university and in the committees of the Physics Department and the Faculty of Science is required. Required qualifications include a PhD or equivalent international degree and postdoctoral qualifications equivalent to the requirements for tenure. This includes evidence of teaching effectiveness. The University of Tuebingen is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. To raise the number of women in research and teaching, we expressly urge qualified women to apply. In line with its internationalization agenda, the university welcomes applications from researchers outside Germany. Applications from equally qualified candidates with disabilities will be given preference. The German-language advertisement is the sole legally binding advertisement of this position. Please submit your application via the application portal of the University of Tuebingen at https://berufungen.uni-tuebingen.de by June 9, 2023. Enquiries may be directed to the Dean of the Faculty of Science, Prof. Dr. Thilo Stehle, University of Tuebingen, Germany (career[AT]mnf.uni-tuebingen.de). General information on professorships, hiring processes, and the German academic system can be found here: https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/213700 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. PhD position in Mathematical Relativity, Hamburg, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/04/29/phd-position-in-mathematical… Deadline: 2023-05-25 Location: Hamburg, Germany Additional Information: https://www.uni-hamburg.de/stellenangebote/ausschreibung.html?jobID=e2bf9ff… Contact: melanie.graf[AT]uni-hamburg.de We are offering a position as a doctoral research associate at the department of Mathematics at the University of Hamburg, Germany, in the Geometry and Analysis group led by Prof. Melanie Graf, starting from October 01, 2023 or at a slightly earlier or later date to be negotiated by the successful candidate. The appointment is initially limited to 3 years. Depending on the successful applicant's experience and interests a suitable PhD thesis project at the cross-section of Analysis, Differential Geometry and Mathematical Relativity and within the existing core areas of expertise of the research group will be developed. Suggested starting points could be, but are certainly not limited to, - further developing analytic approaches to low-regularity singularity theorems pursued in e.g. arXiv:1910.13915 or - applying similar techniques as in arXiv:1910.13915 to study scalar curvature in the low-regularity Riemannian setting or - joining a joint project with Eleni-Alexandra Kontou (King's College London) investigating singularity theorems based on worldvolume (null) energy conditions (cf. e.g. arXiv:2209.04347). Doctoral research associates will be expected to participate in continuous scientific exchange with the other members of the research group and the Cluster of Excellence "Quantum Universe" and will become members of the Quantum Universe Research School (QURS), which provides academic and soft skills training, as well as career planning support. In addition, they will receive individual budgets to facilitate the attendance of summer schools and conferences, and to support other educational measures. Additional travel money for project-specific duties will be provided by the hosting research groups. Doctoral research associates may participate in the organization of the Cluster via an early career council. In accordance with the PhD Supervision rules at QURS, doctoral research associates will be advised by a local supervisor (Melanie Graf), a (possibly external) co-supervisor (e.g. Eleni-Alexandra Kontou) and a local mentor from another research area. Teaching duties currently comprise 2 teaching hours per week. Teaching in English is possible. Requirements: - A university degree in a relevant field. - Candidates should have a strong background in Analysis and Differential Geometry. Prior experience in General Relativity is helpful but not necessary, while interest in learning concepts and techniques from Mathematical Relativity and in engaging in interdisciplinary collaboration is essential. The deadline for applications is May 25th and applications with the usual documents (cover letter, CV, copies of degree certificates/transcripts of records) have to be done through the official job portal of the University of Hamburg (see link). Additionally one to two letters of reference should to be submitted directly to bewerbungen[at]uni-hamburg.de. Please do not hesitate to contact me at melanie.graf[at]uni-hamburg.de if you have any questions. --------------------------------------------------------- The Cluster of Excellence "Quantum Universe" performs research to understand mass and gravity at the interface between quantum physics and cosmology. The research team includes leading scientists from mathematics, particle physics, astrophysics, and cosmology at Universitaet Hamburg and DESY. As a University of Excellence, Universitaet Hamburg is one of the strongest research universities in Germany. As a flagship university in the greater Hamburg region, it nurtures innovative, cooperative contacts to partners within and outside academia. It also provides and promotes sustainable education, knowledge, and knowledge exchange locally, nationally, and internationally. The Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg promotes equal opportunity. As women are currently underrepresented in this job category at Universitaet Hamburg according to the evaluation conducted under the Hamburg act on gender equality (Hamburgisches Gleichstellungsgesetz, HambGleiG), we encourage women to apply for this position. Equally qualified and suitable female applicants will receive preference. Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. MTW at 50 (online) ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26604 Additional Information: The International Society on General Relativity and Gravitation (ISGRG) is organizing an online event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the publication of Misner, Thorne and Wheeler's "Gravitation" (or "MTW"). The meeting (hopefully the first in a series - stay tuned!) will be on May 3 at 8:30am Pacific Time = 11:30am Eastern US Time = 5:30pm Central European Time via zoom at the following link: https://zoom.us/j/91275367125?pwd=Y2lFS1VoM0N2M1dOcGdvMzR2QkNZZz09 David Kaiser, who wrote the preface for the 2017 reprint of the book, will start off the meeting with an introduction. Both Charles Misner and Kip Thorne will participate. Kip will give a talk with the following title and abstract: *** The Creation, Life, Death and Resurrection of MTW: A 50 Year Retrospective In this talk I will describe - The historical context (a renaissance of relativity on the heels of a moribund era) in which Misner, Wheeler and I wrote Gravitation (MTW), and our motivations. - What each of us brought to our wonderful collaboration. - How we conceived, created and crafted this weird but wildly successful tome. - Our book's early reception and subsequent life. - Its death in a sequence of publisher acquisitions and its 2017 resurrection. To trigger discussion, I will offer my views on several issues: - MTW's unusually vivid and enthusiastic writing style, and the mixed reception it received from our eminent colleagues - e.g. S. Chandrasekhar's "It is written with the zeal of a missionary preaching to cannibals... but I (probably for historical reasons) have always been allergic to missionaries." - Its huge (for advanced physics texts of that era) ratio of words to equations. Why? - Our many "gimmicks" (in the word of one reviewer) and whether they "work": Two tracks, boxes that often extend over several pages, framed and unframed marginal notes, Part epigraphs, nearly a dozen fonts, .... - Our heavy emphasis on a geometric, as opposed to field-theoretic viewpoint, and Its contrast, for example, to Steven Weinberg's highly influential Gravitation and Cosmology. - MTW's appeal to nonscientists, such as the Berkeley street people of the Viet Nam War era. - MTW's influence on physics, astrophysics, and pedagogy over the decades. - What accounts for MTW selling 25,000 copies since its resurrection in 2017 (44 to 50 years after publication)? How useful for physicists is MTW today? *** The talk will be followed by a discussion / Q and A session. We hope you will join and celebrate this important milestone for our field. Emanuele Berti (on behalf of the ISGRG) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Living Reviews in Relativity: "Searches for continuous-wave gravitational radiation" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/04/19/living-reviews-in-relativity… Additional Information: https://www.springer.com/journal/41114 The open-access journal Living Reviews in Relativity has published a new review article on 17 April 2023: Riles, Keith. Searches for continuous-wave gravitational radiation. Living Rev Relativ 26, 3 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41114-023-00044-3 Abstract: Now that detection of gravitational-wave signals from the coalescence of extra-galactic compact binary star mergers has become nearly routine, it is intriguing to consider other potential gravitational-wave signatures. Here we examine the prospects for discovery of continuous gravitational waves from fast-spinning neutron stars in our own galaxy and from more exotic sources. Potential continuous-wave sources are reviewed, search methodologies and results presented and prospects for imminent discovery discussed. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. IAGRG School on Gravitation and Cosmology, Bengaluru, India 1.2. 6th Gravitational Wave Open Data workshop (online) 1.3. DArk Energy: from Fundamental Theories to Observations (and back), Frascati, Italy 1.4. Quantum gravity phenomenology in the multi-messenger approach, Rijeka, Croatia 1.5. 18th Italian-Korean Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics, Pescara, Italy 1.6. PWF Latin America - Advanced Lectures on Theoretical Physics: General Relativity and Cosmology (online) 1.7. 1st Trieste meeting on the physics of gravitational waves, Trieste, Italy 1.8. Asymmetric Binaries meet Fundamental Astro-Physics, L'Aquila, Italy 1.9. Geometric Foundations of Gravity 2023, Tartu, Estonia 1.10. Workshop on gravity and quantum field theory, Montevideo, Uruguay 1.11. 1st Australia-New Zealand Student Conference on General Relativity (Online) 1.12. Gravity 2023: Dawn of field theoretic approach, Kyoto, Japan 1.13. Infinity on a Gridshell, Copenhagen, Denmark 1.14. XXV SIGRAV Conference on General Relativity and Gravitation, Trieste, Italy 1.15. Women in Mathematical Relativity (online) 2. Jobs 2.1. ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme, Madrid (Spain) and Noordwijk (Netherlands) 2.2. Assistant/Associate Professor position, Birmingham, UK 2.3. SISSA for Women in Physics, Trieste, Italy 2.4. PhD positions in gravitational-wave astronomy, Milan, Italy 2.5. Lecturer in gravity, Southampton, UK 2.6. Scientific software developers in gravitational wave physics, Palma, Spain 2.7. Lecturers in Physics (Astronomy/Astrophysics) London, UK 2.8. Three postdoc positions in theoretical gravitational physics, Prague, Czechia 2.9. ERC-funded postdoc positions in Relativistic Theoretical Astrophysics, Frankfurt, Germany 3. News 3.1. Invitation to join a research project on the very nature of gravitation 3.2. Living Reviews: Astrophysics with the LISA / Dynamical boson stars 3.3. Nominations for the 2023 Karl Schwarzschild Prize 3.4. Fifth Zeldovich meeting: third announcement ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. IAGRG School on Gravitation and Cosmology, Bengaluru, India --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/03/03/iagrg-school-on-gravitation-… Starting: 2023-10-09 to 2023-10-20 Location: Bengaluru, India Additional Information: https://www.icts.res.in/program/IAGRG Contact: iagrg[AT]icts.res.in We are living in an exciting era of great discoveries in the field of gravitational physics and cosmology. The detection of gravitational waves by LIGO in 2016 has led to an enormous interest in various aspects of the physics of compact objects. The recent observation of the black hole shadow by the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) also initiated diverse research programs. The primary emphasis of these works is twice folded; first, to test the theory of general relativity at the strong-field regime, and second to find possible signatures of new physics. The second Indian Association for General Relativity and Gravitation (IAGRG) school on Gravitation and Cosmology aims to train young researchers in these emerging areas of Gravitational physics. The program is mostly intended for graduate students working (or starting to work) on gravitational physics, cosmology, and related areas. In this school, the emphasis would be on cutting-edge topics on the physics of compact objects, both theoretical and observational. We have chosen four contemporary topics to be taught by the leading experts. These topics are: 1. Wald's covariant phase space formalism by Prof. Sumanta Chakraborty, IACS Kolkata, India. 2. Black holes in General Relativity and beyond by Prof. Thomas Sotiriou, University of Nottingham, UK. 3. Dynamical horizons and their application by Prof. Badri Krishnan, Radboud University, Netherlands. 4. Neutron star perturbation theory by Prof. Nils Andersson, University of Southampton, UK. The school will be for two weeks. There will be two 1.5 hours of lectures and two tutorials per day and a total of 10 lectures and 10 tutorial sessions weekly. The program is intended mainly for graduate students (Ph.D.) working (or starting to work) on gravitational physics, cosmology, and related areas. An introductory course on general relativity will be a prerequisite for the school. Senior Ph.D. students will be given preference. We also welcome applications from young postdoctoral researchers. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. 6th Gravitational Wave Open Data workshop (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26258 Starting: 2023-05-15 to 2023-05-17 Location: (online) Additional Information: https://www.gw-openscience.org/odw/odw2023/ Contact: gwosc[AT]igwn.org The LIGO, Virgo, and KAGRA (LVK) collaboration announces its 6th edition of the Gravitational Wave Open Data workshop (GWODW) for May 15th to the 17th 2023. The workshop will tackle topics such as access to LVK public data, introduction to GW detectors and their data, techniques for GW data analysis, and interpretation of compact binary coalesce signals. As the last edition, the 6th GWODW will be a hybrid workshop. There will be remote lectures offered by LVK scientists on May 15th-17th from 9.00 CEST to 10.30 CEST. In parallel, each institution or group participating in the workshop can host an in-person "study hub". Study hubs are the central forum where the participants of the workshop can meet, discuss, and work together on the tutorial material prepared for the workshop. Study Hubs can be also a place to stream lectures. We warmly invite every institution hosting a GW expert that participates in the workshop to organize a study hub. More details about the workshop can be found on the conference website. There is no fee for the workshop. Registrations to the workshop will be managed via Thinkific and the link for the streaming will be both uploaded on the platform and sent to the participants. If you are planning to organize a study hub at your institution, please follow the instructions on the conference website. We are looking forward to meeting you The ODW organizing committee +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. DArk Energy: from Fundamental Theories to Observations (and back), Frascati, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26279 Starting: 2023-09-11 to 2023-09-15 Location: Frascati, Italy Additional Information: https://agenda.infn.it/event/33387/ Contact: darkenergyconference2023[AT]lists.lnf.infn.it Aim of the conference: The problem of dark energy has unprecedentedly taken a central stage in the gravitation and cosmology research field, also in the view of the discrepancies found in the current expansion of the Universe as derived from Planck data and from local direct measurements. In this regard, we aim at organising an international workshop to discuss dark energy both from the theoretical and observational points of view. The workshop will be a precursor to the growing interest that this topic will gain in the near future due to the Euclid satellite, whose launch is planned for later this year, complementary ground-based observatories and Cosmic Microwave Background data. We would like to gather experts (both from the theory and observational sides) to understand together, through talks and discussion sessions, which predictions of fundamental theories can be tested by observations and, conversely, which new roads in fundamental physics may be opened by the future data. Organising committee: Luca Buoninfante (Nordita) Alexey Koshelev (ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai and University of Beira Interior, Covilha) K. Sravan Kumar (ICG, U. of Portsmouth) Gaetano Lambiase (Universita' degli studi Salerno and INFN) Marina Migliaccio (Universita' di Roma Tor Vergata and INFN) Enrico Nardi (INFN-Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati and HEPC-NICPB, Tallinn) Alberto Salvio (Universita' di Roma Tor Vergata and INFN) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. Quantum gravity phenomenology in the multi-messenger approach, Rijeka, Croatia --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26289 Starting: 2023-07-11 to 2023-07-14 Location: Rijeka, Croatia Additional Information: https://indico.capa.unizar.es/event/31/ Contact: tomislav.terzic[AT]gmail.com COST Action CA18108 (https://qg-mm.unizar.es/) is an initiative funded by the COST Association (https://www.cost.eu/) 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. This is the fourth Annual Conference and the final event of the CA18108. Attendance will be preferably in person in Rijeka. Important dates: April 30: Early Registration deadline / Deadline for abstract submission May 15: Confirmation of financial support / Confirmation of talk selection May 31: Late Registration deadline (financial support might not be available at this point, depending on the number of early registrants) July 10: Arrival day July 12: Conference Dinner July 13: Outreach event July 15: Departure day Financial support: Participation for COST Action participants can be funded by COST. A first round of COST invitations will be sent in late May. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. 18th Italian-Korean Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics, Pescara, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/03/14/18th-italian-korean-symposiu… Starting: 2023-06-19 to 2023-06-23 Location: Pescara, Italy Additional Information: https://indico.icranet.org/event/7/ Contact: secretariat[AT]icranet.org Classical and quantum energy extraction process from black holes: the role of the black hole irreducible mass This symposium started in 1987, then continued for every two years alternatively in Korea and Italy with the support from Korea Science and Engineering Foundation (KOSEF), Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), International Center for Relativistic Astrophysics Network (ICRANet) and hosting institutes. Main purpose of this symposium is to accelerate the exchange between scientists of Italy and Korea, especially young researchers. In addition to the traditional topics of relativistic astrophysics discussed at the IK meetings, particular attention will be given in this IK18 meeting to the energy extraction processes from the Kerr black hole: 1) by fission of massive particles (Penrose process), 2) by classical electrodynamic processes and 3) by quantum processes. In all cases the role of the irreducible mass will be evidenced in characterizing the efficiency of the emission processes. Examples from active galactic nuclei and gamma-ray bursts will be illustrated. Registration fee: 300 euro Speakers include: Lorenzo Amati Bogeun Gwak Imtak Jeon Sang Pyo Kim Wontae Kim Hyeong Chan Kim Bum-Hoon Lee Changhwan Lee Hyungwon Lee Wonwoo Lee Vladimir Lipunov Liang Li Jeong-Hyuck Park Jorge Rueda Rahim Moradi Stefano Scopel Gregory Vereshchagin Yu Wang She-Sheng Xue +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. PWF Latin America - Advanced Lectures on Theoretical Physics: General Relativity and Cosmology (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26298 Starting: 2023-06-02 to 2023-09-08 Location: Online Additional Information: https://indico.ictp.it/event/10109/ Contact: pwf[AT]ictp.it General Relativity and Cosmology, will be taught in Spanish online from 2nd June to 8th Sept. 2023 by Daniel Galviz at Yau Mathematical Science Center (Tsinghua University) China, and ICTS (Tata Institute of Fundamental Research) India, and Esteban Chalbaud LIP-Coimbra (University of Coimbra), CERN (ATLAS). Physics students from different universities in Latin America will be trained in general relativity and its applications to cosmology. Every student will receive an ICTP-PWF certificate at the end. The application procedure is now open (the deadline is on 19th May 2023). Goals and deliverables Help students in Latin America by teaching lectures on theoretical physics. Help students to be familiar with advanced 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. Guest Speakers: Prof. Alejandra Castro (DAMTP, University of Cambridge) Prof. Fernando Quevedo (DAMTP, University of Cambridge) Ruben Campos Delgado (BCTP and Uni Bonn, DE) Carolina Cuesta-Lazaro (AIFI (MIT) / CFA (Harvard), USA) Jonathan Lozano (University of Baja California, MX) Judith Perez (IFT UAM-CSIC, ES) Nikolina Sarcevic (Newcastle University, UK) Lecturers: Daniel Galviz at Yau Mathematical Science Center (Tsinghua University) China and ICTS (Tata Institute of Fundamental Research) Esteban Chalbaud LIP-Coimbra (University of Coimbra) and CERN (ATLAS) Project coordinator: Daniel Galviz, YMSC (Tsinghua University) and ICTS (Tata Institute of Fundamental Research) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. 1st Trieste meeting on the physics of gravitational waves, Trieste, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/03/15/1st-trieste-meeting-on-the-p… Starting: 2023-06-05 to 2023-06-09 Location: Trieste, Italy Additional Information: https://indico.sissa.it/event/86/timetable/#20230609 Contact: barausse[AT]sissa.it The observation of gravitational waves from binary black holes and neutron stars by the LIGO-Virgo scientific collaboration heralds a new era in astrophysics, in which gravitational radiation will probe the universe in a new and complementary way to traditional telescopes. With several new detectors coming online soon, such as LISA, ET and Cosmic Explorer, these detections are just the beginning of an exciting scientific journey that will unravel the nature of the most mysterious objects of our Universe, black holes. One of the main scientific targets of new detectors are supermassive black holes, which are typically present in galactic centers and surrounded by astrophysical environments involving accretion disks, dark matter, stars, and other smaller black holes. In order to fulfill the ambitious goals of gravitational-wave astronomy it is crucial to assess how these environments affect the gravitational-wave signal of a binary coalescence. The 1st Trieste meeting on environmental effects on binary black holes will bring together experts on astrophysical and waveform modelling, and gravitational-wave data analysis to try to answer questions like: - What is the bias we incur if environmental effects are not properly modeled? Can they compromise tests of GR and the nature of compact objects? - What are the limitations of current models for environmental effects and what are the best strategies to improve them? - How do we efficiently include these effects in the state-of-the-art waveform models? - With what precision will we be able to constrain the properties of astrophysical environments with future detections? The meeting will be held at SISSA in Trieste (Italy) from June 7-9, 2023 and will be preceded by the mid-term meeting of the H2020-MSCA-RISE Network Gravitational Universe: Challenges and Opportunities (June 5-6). On the non-scientific side, Trieste is a vibrant multicultural city facing the charming azure of the Adriatic sea, with a rich history and plenty of leisure and cultural activities. It is particularly enjoyable in late spring. Note that the number of registrations may be capped due to room capacity. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. Asymmetric Binaries meet Fundamental Astro-Physics, L'Aquila, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26300 Starting: 2023-09-20 to 2023-09-22 Location: L'Aquila, Italy Additional Information: https://indico.gssi.it/event/494/ Contact: andrea.maselli[AT]gssi.it Gravitational wave observations of binary mergers are carrying a new revolution in astrophysics. While signals detected by ground based detectors have already shed light on the most violent among astrophysical events, next generation of interferometers like LISA will allow to witness the evolution of new families of sources, as asymmetric binaries, which harbour a unique potential for the identification of new fundamental fields and particles. The workshop "Asymmetric Binaries Meet Fundamental Astro-Physics" builds around 5 topics connected to these compact sources: self-force methods, beyond GR modelling, Exotic Compact Objects, environmental effects, astrophysics and data analysis approaches. The goal of the meeting is to discuss the most recent advances in these topics and their relevance to probe astrophysical and fundamental physics scenarios. We aim to foster multidisciplinarity among the various themes. The workshop will be held at the Gran Sasso Science Institute in L'Aquila, from September 20-22, 2023. L'Aquila lives in a beautiful environment surrounded by the highest peaks of the Apennine Mountains of Italy. The city is home to art, history, and great food. Invited Speakers Enrico Barausse (SISSA) Christopher Berry* (University of Glasgow) Susanna Barsanti (Sapienza University) Beatrice Bonga (Radboud University) Richard Brito (IST) Vitor Cardoso (Niels Bohr Institute) Alvin Chua* (University of Singapore) Giulia Cusin* (IAP) Leanne Durkan (University College Dublin) Elisa Maggio (AEI) N.K. Krishnendu (ICTS) Paolo Pani (Sapienza University) Laura Sberna (AEI) Pau Amaro Seoane (University of Valencia) Thomas Sotiriou (Nottingham University) Lorenzo Speri (AEI) Andrew Spiers (Nottingham University) Takahiro Tanaka* (Kyoto University) Maarten van de Meent (AEI) Niels Warburton (University College Dublin) Nico Yunes (University of Illinois) Register Now! Organizing Committee Leonardo Gualtieri, Andrea Maselli, Adam Pound +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.9. Geometric Foundations of Gravity 2023, Tartu, Estonia --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/03/16/geometric-foundations-of-gra… Starting: 2023-06-19 to 2023-06-22 Location: Tartu, Estonia Additional Information: http://geomgrav.fi.ut.ee/conf/geomgrav2023/ Contact: geomgrav[AT]ut.ee Geometric Foundations of Gravity 2023 is a conference dedicated to the geometric foundations of gravity theories that will take place on June 19 - June 22, 2023 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/geomgrav2023/ 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 Alejandro Jimenez Cano Tomi Koivisto Christian Pfeifer Margus Saal Francisco Jose Maldonado Torralba Aneta Wojna +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.10. Workshop on gravity and quantum field theory, Montevideo, Uruguay --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/03/22/workshop-on-gravity-and-quan… Starting: 2023-05-15 to 2023-05-17 Location: Montevideo, Uruguay Additional Information: http://www.fisica.edu.uy Contact: campi[AT]fisica.edu.uy Dear Colleagues, We would like to invite you to the Montevideo Workshop on Quantum Field Theory and Gravity, to take place in Montevideo, Uruguay between May 15th and 17th 2023. The workshop aims to bring together researchers and students in these topics from the region as well as colleagues from farther away. The event will consist of research talks and discussion sessions. Confirmed Participants Include Sergei Dubovsky Rodolfo Gambini Rafael Porto Jorge Pullin Ira Rothstein Gonzalo Torroba If you are interested in participating please do not hesitate to contact us at grqft.mvd.uy[AT]gmail.com. Limited funds are available upon request to cover local expenses. The activities will take place at the Instituto de Fisica of the Facultad de Ingenieria (Julio Herrera y Reissig 565). We would be grateful if you can forward this email to students and colleagues. Sincerely, Organizing Committee Florencia Benitez Miguel Campiglia Guzman Hernandez-Chifflet Marina Maneyro Esteban Mato +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.11. 1st Australia-New Zealand Student Conference on General Relativity (Online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26471 Starting: 2023-05-08 to 2023-05-10 Location: (Online) Additional Information: https://www.gravity.ac.nz/rca23/ Contact: elliot.marshall[AT]monash.edu The 2023 Australia-New Zealand Student Conference on General Relativity (8-10 May 2023) is an online event for postgraduate students in General Relativity, Cosmology, and Astrophysics to present their research and meet fellow students working in these areas. The program will involve a mix of short student talks and presentations from invited speakers. Further details and the registration form can be found here: https://www.gravity.ac.nz/rca23/ This conference is supported by Matrix (https://www.matrix-inst.org.au/) and AMSI (https://amsi.org.au/) To support post-symposium research collaboration between PhD student participants, MATRIX- AMSI are providing funding through the MATRIX-AMSI PhD Student Research Collaboration Scheme (https://www.matrix-inst.org.au/phd-student-research-collaboration-scheme-%2…) Invited Speakers: Matthew Bailes Richard Easther Astrid Lamberts Todd Oliynyk Volker Schlue Chris Stevens Organising Committee: Jack Aimer Louie Bernhardt Alex Goodenbour Earl Lester Spencer Magnall Elliot Marshall Petra Tang Salvatore Vultaggio Yourong Frank Wang +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.12. Gravity 2023: Dawn of field theoretic approach, Kyoto, Japan --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26501 Starting: 2023-07-18 to 2023-07-20 Location: Kyoto, Japan Additional Information: https://sites.google.com/view/gravity2023/home Contact: gravity2023[AT]yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp The international workshop "Gravity 2023: Dawn of field theoretic approach" will be held from 18 to 20 July 2023 at YITP, Kyoto University. The workshop aims to apply field theory techniques such as effective field theory approaches, scattering amplitude techniques, and bootstrap approaches to understand gravitational systems. We welcome not only those who are already doing related research but also those who wish to learn about these subjects. Important deadlines: Abstract submission, visa support: May 26th In-person participation: June 1st Online participation: July 14th Invited speakers and topics: Yu-tin Huang: scattering amplitudes and UV/IR constraints; Lam Hui: the symmetries of black holes and the EFT for black hole perturbations; Michele Levi: the EFT approach to post-Newtonian gravity; Toshifumi Noumi: quantum gravity and swampland; Enrico Pajer: foundations of cosmological bootstrap; David Stefanyszyn: applications of cosmological bootstrap. Organizers Katsuki Aoki, Antonio De Felice, Francesco Di Filippo, Mohammad Ali Gorji, Shinji Mukohyama, Masroor C. Pookkillath, Kazufumi Takahashi +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.13. Infinity on a Gridshell, Copenhagen, Denmark --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/03/29/infinity-on-a-gridshell/ Starting: 2023-07-10 to 2023-07-13 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Additional Information: https://hyperboloid.al/event/copenhagen-23/ Contact: david.hilditch[AT]tecnico.ulisboa.pt We are excited to announce the upcoming workshop "Infinity on a Gridshell," which will take place from July 10 to July 13, 2023, at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen. The workshop will focus on the progress made in hyperboloidal methods, which have emerged as a crucial tool in black-hole perturbation theory and other diverse applications. The workshop aims to bring together leading experts to review and summarize the current state-of-the-art of hyperboloidal methods in a wide range of applications, including the computation of wave equations, quasi-normal modes, effective-one-body formalism, and self-force. The focus will be on exploring ideas to solve the full Einstein equations for astrophysically relevant scenarios. We have a limited number of seats for researchers to attend the conference in person. Participants will have the opportunity to present their work using hyperboloidal methods, exchange ideas, and discuss the challenges and opportunities in the field. We aim to foster new collaborations and build a community of researchers to connect and engage in productive discussions. We encourage researchers and graduate students with an interest in hyperboloidal methods to apply for this exciting event. The workshop will provide an excellent opportunity to learn about the latest developments, contribute to the advancement of the field, and to join the hyperboloidal community. For more information about the workshop, please visit our website (https://hyperboloid.al/event/copenhagen-23/) You can apply to participate by filling the form at the strong GR website (https://strong-gr.com/infinity-on-a-grid-shell/registration/) before the deadline April 30, 2023. We look forward to welcoming you to Copenhagen. Scientific Organizing Committee: David Hilditch, Rodrigo Panosso Macedo, Alex Vano-Vinuales, and Anil Zenginoglu Local Organizing Committee: Vitor Cardoso, Rodrigo Panosso Macedo, Julie de Molade, Rita Sousa +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.14. XXV SIGRAV Conference on General Relativity and Gravitation, Trieste, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/03/30/xxv-sigrav-conference-on-gen… Starting: 2023-09-04 to 2023-09-08 Location: Trieste, Italy Additional Information: https://indico.sissa.it/event/96/ Contact: sigrav-xxv[AT]sissa.it The Italian Society of General Relativity and Gravitation announces the XXV SIGRAV Conference, to be held in Trieste, Italy from the 4th to 8th of September 2023. The conference will be hosted in the Miramare SISSA Building close to the sea. The aim of the conference is to discuss aspects of Classical and Quantum Gravity, including General Relativity tests, Cosmology, Gravity experiments and Gravitational Waves from the experimental, theoretical and data analysis points of view. The ceremony of the Amaldi medal and that of the SIGRAV award for young scientists will be held during the conference. The conference is devoted to all aspects of gravitational physics, with special regard towards new developments in theory, experiments and their interplay. The congress will provide plenary lectures and parallel sessions devoted to topical studies. Additional satellite events will include the award of the Amaldi Medal to two European scientists, who distinguished themselves in gravitational physics and the SIGRAV prize for young researchers, who carried out studies of particular interest in the field. Plenary speakers: Agnese Bissi Vitor Cardoso Piotr Chrusciel Martina De Laurentis Eiichiro Komatsu Ruth Lazkoz David Lucchesi Michela Mapelli Michele Punturo Luciano Rezzolla Simone Speziale Nicola Vittorio +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.15. Women in Mathematical Relativity (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26537 Starting: 2023-04-14 to 2023-04-14 Location: Online Additional Information: https://mpim.is/wmr Contact: wmr[AT]math.uni-leipzig.de Dear colleagues, We are excited to announce the upcoming online workshop Women in Mathematical Relativity on the 14th of April 2023. There will be five talks of 25 mins each, addressed at undergraduate and graduate students, followed by a podium discussion on Support mechanisms for women interested in research careers in Mathematics. We would be grateful if you could generously forward and advertise this event to anyone who might be interested. Female students are especially encouraged to participate. Moreover, we encourage the local organization of in-person group viewings of the Zoom stream, as a platform for subsequent conversations and involvement. The schedule, poster, zoom link, and abstracts of the talks can be found on the workshop website (link attached to this announcement). Best wishes, The organizers Stefan Czimek (Uni Leipzig) Dejan Gajic (Uni Leipzig) Annalaura Stingo (Ecole polytechnique) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme, Madrid (Spain) and Noordwijk (Netherlands) ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26254 Deadline: 2023-04-30 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) are particularly encouraged to apply. Applications by PhD students are also welcome. 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 2023 will be considered for visits in autumn 2023 and winter 2024. 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 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Assistant/Associate Professor position, Birmingham, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26290 Deadline: 2023-04-12 Location: Birmingham, UK Additional Information: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/jobs Contact: A.Vecchio[AT]bham.ac.uk The Institute for Gravitational Wave Astronomy and the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Birmingham invite applications for a faculty position in astrophysics at the Assistant/Associate Professor level. The focus of this position is in the area of gravitational-wave astronomy. The Institute provides a vibrant and diverse research environment with expertise across many areas of physics and astronomy: from theoretical to experimental gravitational-wave research with applications to present and future detectors, theoretical astrophysics, data analysis, transient astronomy, gravitational-wave source modelling including numerical relativity, and theoretical general relativity.  Institute members play important roles in the LIGO Scientific Collaboration - including the development of next-generation ground-based gravitational-wave observatories - the LISA Consortium, the European and International Pulsar Timing Array collaborations, and in surveys such as ENGRAVE, STARGATE and LSST. The Institute has excellent laboratory and computer facilities. Current institute faculty members include Alberto Vecchio, Clement Bonnerot, Ben Gompertz, Denis Martynov, Sean McGee, Christopher Moore, Geraint Pratten, Patricia Schmidt, and Teng Zhang. The University of Birmingham welcomes applications from all sections of the community and is open to discussions around all forms of flexible working. The University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. Applicants should apply through the University's job portal (external link) using job reference 101219 for the position at the assistant professor level, or job reference 59918 for the position at the associate professor level. As part of their application, applicants should include: (i) a CV, including full publication list, (ii) a statement of future research plans and objectives (max 3 pages), (iii) a statement on teaching experience (max 2 pages). The deadline for application is 12th April 2023. Applicants should also arrange for 3 reference letters to be sent to the group secretary, Ms Joanne Cox at j.s.cox[AT]bham.ac.uk by 12th April 2023. For further information and informal inquiries please contact Prof Alberto Vecchio (A.Vecchio[AT]bham.ac.uk), Dr Christopher Moore (C.J.Moore[AT]bham.ac.uk), Dr Geraint Pratten (G.Pratten[AT]bham.ac.uk) or Dr Patricia Schmidt (P.Schmidt[AT]bham.ac.uk). Interviews are expected to take place during the week 22nd-26th May, 2023. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. SISSA for Women in Physics, Trieste, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/03/22/sissa-for-women-in-physics/ Deadline: 2023-05-19 Location: Trieste, Italy Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/24553 Contact: barausse[AT]sissa.it The Physics Area at the "Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati" (SISSA) in Trieste, Italy, invites expressions of interest for a faculty position from outstanding female candidates with a strong research record in any of the fields covered by the Area (Astrophysics and Cosmology, Astroparticle Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Statistical Physics, Statistical Physics of Biological Systems, Theoretical and Scientific Data Science, Theoretical Particle Physics). The appointment procedure will be activated at the assistant professor, tenure-track, level*. The successful candidate is expected to work as an independent principal investigator, promoting and leading research activities to complement the current expertise of the present SISSA groups, as well as to attract external funds, take an active part in the SISSA PhD teaching programme, and supervise graduate students (selected on a competitive basis and funded by bursaries provided by SISSA). Expressions of interest should be sent (in English and via Academic Jobs Online only) preferably by May 19, 2023. They should include: 1. Curriculum Vitae and the names of at least three referees. 2. Description of current research interests. 3. List of ten publications of greatest interest for the selection. 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 here: Physics Area. *In the Italian system, a tenure-track position corresponds to a "ricercatore TD b", i.e. an assistant professor to be confirmed (on the sole basis of her/his results) as a tenured associate professor within three years after appointment. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. PhD positions in gravitational-wave astronomy, Milan, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/03/23/phd-positions-in-gravitation… Deadline: 2023-04-19 Location: Milano, 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. The application deadline is April 19th, 2023 for positions starting in the Fall of 2023: https://en.unimib.it/education/postgraduates/doctoral-research-phd-programm… In particular, the theoretical astrophysics group is looking for highly motivated candidates to join our activities in black-hole binary dynamics, gravitational-wave data exploitation, and numerical relativity. Faculty members with matching interests include Gerosa, Sesana, Colpi, Dotti, and Giacomazzo. Candidates will have ample opportunities to work with and visit external collaborators as well. Our PhD admission program includes a number of "open" scholarships, covering all research activities in the department (including ours!). All candidates are considered for those by default. In addition, our group this year is advertising an additional "project" scholarship titled "Gravitational-wave source modeling" and supervised by Gerosa. Candidates wishing to be considered for this additional opportunity should indicate it explicitly when applying (the number of this position FIS.3). We strive to build an inclusive group and welcome applications from all interested candidates. More information on the astrophysics group at Bicocca can be found at astro.fisica.unimib.it. For informal inquiries please do not hesitate to contact davide.gerosa[AT]unimib.it +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Lecturer in gravity, Southampton, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26509 Deadline: 2023-05-01 Location: Southampton, United Kingdom Additional Information: https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?id=37361 Contact: N.A.Andersson[AT]southampton.ac.uk The Gravity Group at the University of Southampton's School of Mathematical Sciences is inviting applications for a permanent-track faculty position. The ideal candidate will have a track record of excellent research and the potential to lead research at an international level in the areas of gravitational-wave data analysis, preferably including aspects of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Consideration will also be given to exceptional candidates working in other areas compatible with the existing research interests of the Gravity Group. The Gravity Group offers a welcoming, stimulating and active research environment, mainly focused on aspects of gravitational-wave astronomy and gravitational-wave source modelling. The Group is actively involved in the LISA Consortium, the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, and the ET Observational Science Board. Current members include Nils Andersson, Leor Barack, Carsten Gundlach, Ian Hawke, Ian Jones, Adam Pound, and Andreas Schmitt. The Gravity Group also has close ties to the Southampton String Theory Group, and both groups form parts of the Southampton Theory Astrophysics and Gravity (STAG) Research Centre https://www.southampton.ac.uk/stag . Further information about the School of Mathematical Sciences at Southampton can be found at http://www.soton.ac.uk/maths/ Informal enquiries can be made at any time to Head of the Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics Division, Prof Nils Andersson, N.A.Andersson[AT]southampton.ac.uk. The application deadline is midnight on the closing date stated above. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Scientific software developers in gravitational wave physics, Palma, Spain ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/03/30/scientific-software-develope… Deadline: 2023-04-24 Location: Palma de Mallorca, Spain Additional Information: https://investigacio.uib.eu/Contractacio/Convocatories-vigents Contact: sascha.husa[AT]uib.es For this call we are looking for two highly motivated scientific software developers/research software engineers who will actively engage in the computational research activities carried out in the gravitational physics group. The successful candidates will support our research in gravitational wave data analysis and numerical relativity and will be involved in our contributions to the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, the Einstein Telescope and the LISA Consortium. Research in the group spans a wide range of topics, including gravitational wave data analysis, waveform modelling and numerical relativity. Computing is carried out using an in-house high-performance computer cluster, and external resources such as the Mare Nostrum supercomputer or the LIGO data grid. The group comprises PIs Alicia Sintes and Sascha Husa and faculty members David Keitel and Jaume Carot, as well as several postdoctoral researchers and PhD students, and it is involved in the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, the LISA Consortium and the Einstein Telescope project. For further details see http://grg.uib.es. The initial contract will be for 2 years (01.06.2023- 31.05.2025). The contract may be extended until 30.09.2026 depending on performance and funding. Monthly Salary will be EUR 2995. Minimal requirement will be a bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science, astronomy, physics or a related discipline, with software developing experience. Requirements: * Experience in using high-performance computing (HPC) or high-throughput computing (HTC) resources. * Expert knowledge in computational languages used in the physics and astrophysics community (e.g. Python, C/C++, Mathematica). * Experience in using Unix/Linux and macOS. * Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Preference will be given to candidates with: * A background in gravitational-wave physics or astrophysics. * Familiarity with gravitational-wave software. * A PhD in Informatics, Astronomy, Physics or related fields (not a requirement). * Familiarity with modern software development practices, such as version control (Git) and continuous integration (CI). * Knowledge of machine-learning methods. * Experience in numerical solutions of ordinary and partial differential equations. Key tasks/responsibilities: * Support the development and maintenance of software packages used to generate waveform models, and used for statistical inference of the properties of observed gravitational-wave signals. * Performance optimisation and documentation of scientific software. * Consult and train scientists in the use of software. * Support research and publications conducted by scientists in the group. * Visualisation of results. The starting day for the contract may be negotiated, but a starting date 1.06.2023 is preferred. The deadline for applications is April 24th 2023. Application procedure: * Candidates will need to apply through the human resources management at UIB. Instructions for the application process can be found at https://investigacio.uib.eu/Contractacio/Convocatories-vigents. The call reference number and job description are 2022-23_6_53 Scientific software developer in gravitational wave physics at the University of the Balearic Islands. * Applications should be submitted via the Researcher Portal at the University of the Balearic Islands https://ppi.uib.eu/ by filling the relevant application form and uploading all required documents (CV, Passport, academic records, certificates, and any other supporting documents of the CV). When filling the form, non-Spanish applicants need to click the box authorising "a duly authorised civil servant at the University of the Balearic Islands to register all the documentation requested" in the call for applications. The resulting PDF file of the form, together with the required supporting documents, should then be emailed to forhu.contractacio[AT]uib.cat * For questions or help with the application process please contact alicia.sintes[AT]uib.es and sascha.husa[AT]uib.es. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. Lecturers in Physics (Astronomy/Astrophysics) London, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26534 Deadline: 2023-04-30 Location: London, UK Additional Information: https://jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=0323-121 Contact: Stephen.Gibson[AT]rhul.ac.uk The School of Engineering, Physical and Mathematical Sciences (EPMS) at Royal Holloway, University of London, comprises the Departments of Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Information Security, Mathematics and Physics. We are pleased to announce that the School is embarking on an ambitious period of expansion in data science, artificial intelligence, computing, information security, digital engineering and physical science. The Department of Physics has a record of outstanding research and hosts established research groups in dark matter searches and quantum technologies for fundamental physics, which bring together research groupings across particle physics, theoretical physics, nanotechnologies and ultra-low temperature physics, and have recently initiated a new research group in Gravitational Waves. We are seeking to appoint two lecturers in astronomy/astrophysics and particularly welcome applications from those with an interest in applying artificial intelligence tools to astronomy/astrophysics to establish new scientific directions in our research programme. Applicants should either have, or have the potential for producing, high quality publications and attracting significant research funding. Applicants will have a track record demonstrated excellence, or will show the potential for excellence, in delivering undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and the supervision of both undergraduate and postgraduate students. The Department of Physics is committed to reducing gender inequality, as recognised by the award of Athena SWAN silver status and the renewal of Physics Juno Champion status in 2022, and strongly welcome applications from groups under-represented in academic posts. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact the Head of Department, Professor Stephen Gibson Stephen.Gibson[AT]rhul.ac.uk. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Three postdoc positions in theoretical gravitational physics, Prague, Czechia ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/03/31/three-postdoc-positions-in-t… Deadline: 2023-05-15 Location: Prague, Czechia Additional Information: https://cuni.cz/UKEN-1573.html?pracid=202303-PD-MFF-UTF-002, https://cuni.cz/UKEN-1573.html?pracid=202303-PD-MFF-UTF-003, https://cuni.cz/UKEN-1573.html?pracid=202303-PD-MFF-UTF-004 Contact: positions[AT]matfyz.cuni.cz Three similar yet different postdoc positions in theoretical gravitational physics are offered at Institute of Theoretical Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University in Prague: 1) "Generic" position in GR group of the Institute, for which applicant's expertise should be close to one of the following topics: mathematical relativity, exact solutions of Einstein's field equations and their interpretation, global structure of space-times, hidden symmetries, black holes, higher and lower dimensional gravity, quantum effects in the presence of gravity. 2) Position in the project supervised by David Kubiznak, for which applicant's expertise should ideally include (but is not limited to) "black hole chemistry" and its holographic interpretation, quantum information aspects of space-times, modified theories of gravity, or purely classical investigations of mathematical properties of black holes and their hidden symmetries. 3) Position in the project supervised by Ivan Kolar and aimed to study gravitational theories and scalar field theories (in the presence of gravity) that contain higher derivatives of finite or infinite order (non-local theories). Conditions (applying to all three positions): expected start date: 1st September 2023 (negotiable) term contract: 2 years Requirements, documents: PhD in the field (completed before signing the employment contract) structured CV list of publication activity list of citation response two letters of recommendation motivation letter If interested, you are encouraged to apply for all three positions; in such a case, it is necessary to apply for each position separately. Please, see the attached links for details. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. ERC-funded postdoc positions in Relativistic Theoretical Astrophysics, Frankfurt, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/04/01/erc-funded-postdoc-positions… Deadline: 2023-06-15 Location: Frankfurt, Germany Additional Information: https://relastro.uni-frankfurt.de Contact: steidl[AT]itp.uni-frankfurt.de The group of Relativistic Theoretical Astrophysics in Frankfurt invites applications for two more postdoctoral positions in Relativistic Theoretical Astrophysics. The positions are funded by the ERC Advanced Grant "JETSET" and will be part of a large-scale, long-term effort to study the dynamics of relativistic jets on different scales and physical regimes. Candidates should have a PhD in astrophysics, physics or applied mathematics. Knowledge and experience in modelling - either analytically or numerically - the electrodynamics of black holes and the the properties of magnetised plasma are seen as prerequisites. 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 15.06.2023 for full consideration, but the search will remain open till the optimal candidate(s) is found. The position is initially for two years and can be extended - depending on successful performance and availability of funds. The expected starting date is 01.09.2021, but earlier or 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 ============================================== 3.1. Invitation to join a research project on the very nature of gravitation ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/03/22/invitation-to-join-a-researc… Additional Information: http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/old/gravitation.html Minkowski Institute is inviting colleagues who are interested in joining (as affiliated members of the Institute) its most ambitious research project - to examine rigorously whether gravitational phenomena are noting more than manifestations of the non-Euclidean geometry of spacetime, which would mean that gravitation is not a physical interaction. This project follows strictly Minkowski's program of geometrizing Physics - after discovering the spacetime structure of the world (all physical objects are, in reality, a forever given web of worldlines in spacetime), Minkowski summarized this program: "The whole world presents itself as resolved into such worldlines, and I want to say in advance, that in my understanding the laws of physics can find their most complete expression as interrelations between these worldlines." Colleagues who join the project will take part in analyzing the mathematical structure of general relativity with the explicit intention to derive, following Minkowski's program, all predictions of general relativity by regarding gravitational phenomena as effects of the non-Euclidean geometry of spacetime, without assuming that gravitation is a physical interaction (i.e., without assuming the existence of gravitational energy and momentum). In 1921 Eddington mentioned the possibility that gravitation might not be a physical interaction almost explicitly - "gravitation as a separate agency becomes unnecessary" [A. S. Eddington, The Relativity of Time, Nature 106, 802-804 (17 February 1921)]. The main theme of the Third Hermann Minkowski Meeting on the Foundations of Spacetime Physics this year (https://minkowskiinstitute.org/meetings/2023/) will be the nature of gravitation - whether it is merely spacetime geometry or it is a physical interaction. If interested, contact us at mi(a)minkowskiinstitute.org or at vpetkov(a)minkowskiinstitute.org. Vesselin Petkov Minkowski Institute http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/old/ (the new site of the Minkowski Institute is under construction): http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/old/research.html (footnote 2) Montreal, Canada http://spacetimecentre.org/vpetkov/ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Living Reviews: Astrophysics with the LISA / Dynamical boson stars ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/03/23/living-reviews-astrophysics-… Additional Information: https://www.springer.com/journal/41114 The open-access journal Living Reviews in Relativity has published two new review articles in March 2023: Amaro-Seoane, P., Andrews, J., Arca Sedda, M. et al. Astrophysics with the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna. Living Rev Relativ 26, 2 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41114-022-00041-y Summary: The Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) will be a transformative experiment for gravitational wave astronomy, and, as such, it will offer unique opportunities to address many key astrophysical questions in a completely novel way. The current knowledge in three main source classes for LISA is reviewed; ultra-compact stellar-mass binaries, massive black hole binaries, and extreme or intermediate mass ratio inspirals. The relevant astrophysical processes and the established modeling techniques are summarized. Likewise, open issues and gaps in our understanding of these sources are highlighted, along with an indication of how LISA could help making progress in the different areas. Note: This article is part of a new joint Topical Collection between Living Reviews and the journal General Relativity and Gravitation (https://link.springer.com/collections/bhdbjdhdhg) Liebling, S.L., Palenzuela, C. Dynamical boson stars. Living Rev Relativ 26, 1 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41114-023-00043-4 Summary: (Major revision, updates and expands the 2017 version.) The idea of stable, localized bundles of energy has strong appeal as a model for particles. In the 1950s, John Wheeler envisioned such bundles as smooth configurations of electromagnetic energy that he called geons, but none were found. Instead, particle-like solutions were found in the late 1960s with the addition of a scalar field, and these were given the name boson stars. Since then, boson stars find use in a wide variety of models as sources of dark matter, as black hole mimickers, in simple models of binary systems, and as a tool in finding black holes in higher dimensions with only a single Killing vector. We discuss important varieties of boson stars, their dynamic properties, and some of their uses, concentrating on recent efforts. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. Nominations for the 2023 Karl Schwarzschild Prize ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/03/31/nominations-for-the-2023-kar… Additional Information: https://foerderverein-physik-wgg.de Nominations are invited for the 2023 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. This award amounts to 10,000 EUR and recognizes outstanding contributions in gravitational physics and astrophysics, including the technological aspects. Any scientist who has provided important contributions is eligible for the award. Nominations should be sent electronically to Prof. Dr. Juergen Struckmeier, Chair of the Karl Schwarzschild Award Selection Committee, at this address: struckmeier[AT]fias.uni-frankfurt.de The nomination should include: - a Laudatio summarising the reasons for the nomination (2 pages max) - a CV of the nominee - a list of publications over the last 10 years. Self-nominations will not be accepted. The deadline for nominations is 1 June 2023. Juergen Struckmeier, Chair, Karl Schwarzschild Award Selection Committee ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. Fifth Zeldovich meeting: third announcement ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/03/31/fifth-zeldovich-meeting-thir… Additional Information: http://www.icranet.org/zeldovich5 We are happy to inform that the list of confirmed invited talks now includes: "Fermionic dark matter: theory and phenomenology" by Carlos Raul Arguelles, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina "Hubble Tension challenge in the modern cosmology: possible solutions" by Gennady Bisnovatyi-Kogan, Space Research Institute (IKI), Russia "Pair-balance model for relativistic shocks and its application to astrophysical sources" by Evgeny Derishev, Institute of Applied Physics, Russia "Quantum sensing - the key technology for further gravitational experiments in space" by Hansjoerg Dittus, University of Bremen, Germany "Neutrino Telescope Baikal-GVD: Status and Nearest Future" by Zhan-Arys Dzhilkibaev, Institute for Nuclear Research of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia "SRG/eROSITA all-sky survey: from solar flares and neutrino sources to cosmology" by Marat Gilfanov, Max-Planck Institute for Astrophysics, Germany and IKI, Russia "Neutron Stars as Strong Field QED Laboratory" by Sang Pyo Kim, Kunsan National University, South Korea "New quantum technologies and gravity" by Claus Laemmerzahl, University Bremen, Germany "Discoveries from FAST" by Di Li, National Astronomical Observatories of China, China "Black hole induced star formation in the early universe" by Felix Mirabel, CEA Saclay, France "Selected Studies of Cosmic and Gamma Rays with the MAGIC telescopes" by Razmik Mirzoyan, Max-Planck-Institute for Physics, Germany "Influence of a plasma on the shadow of black holes" by Volker Perlick, ZARM, University Bremen, Germany "An electrodynamic process to extract the rotational energy of a Kerr black hole" by Jorge Armando Rueda Hernandez, ICRANet, Italy "The Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) results from the first 1.5 years of observation" by Paolo Soffitta, IAPS, INAF, Rome, Italy "New developments in the inflationary scenario" by Alexei Starobinsky, Landau Institute for Theoretical Physics, Russia "The spectral signatures of BHs versus NSs" by Lev Titarchuk, University di Ferrara, Italy and Astro Space Center, Lebedev Physical Institute, Russia "Highlights of the Insight-HXMT X-ray Astronomy Satellite" by Shuang-Nan Zhang, Institute of High Energy Physics, China The early bird registration fee is 300 euro (100 euro for students) and it ends up on 1 of May 2023. Starting from that date the registration fee will be 400 euro (150 euro for students). The poster of the meeting: https://indico.icranet.org/event/6/attachments/382/560/poster.pdf The website of the meeting: http://www.icranet.org/zeldovich5 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Gravity and Cosmology 2024, Kyoto, Japan 1.2. 23rd Eastern Gravity Meeting, Kingston, RI, USA 1.3. North American Einstein Toolkit School and Workshop, Rochester, NY, USA 1.4. AGN Santa Fe, Santa Fe, NM, USA 1.5. Octonions, standard model, and unification (online) 1.6. Lunar Gravitational-wave Detection, Bangalore, India 1.7. Foundations of Observational, Classical and Semi-Classical Gravitational Physics and The Problem of Agency and Laws of Nature, Munich, Germany 1.8. ISAPP School: Quantum Fluids in the Universe, Pisa, Italy 1.9. 2nd MaNiTou summer school on gravitational waves, Nice, France 1.10. 39th Pacific Coast Gravity Meeting, Pasadena, CA, USA 1.11. School on Quantum Photonics: Principles and Applications, Gebze, Turkey 1.12. Gravitational Memory Effects: From Theory to Observation, London, UK 1.13. LISA@Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark 1.14. The Kavli-Villum Summer School on Gravitational Wave, Corfu, Greece 2. Jobs 2.1. PhD Position in Gravitational Wave Physics, Tuebingen, Germany 2.2. 2 PhD positions in computational cosmology, Odense, Denmark 2.3. PhD Fellowship in Gravitational Wave Physics, Copenhagen, Denmark 2.4. Predoctoral Philosophy of Quantum Gravity, Chicago, USA 2.5. Tenured junior position in Loop Quantum Gravity, Marseille, France 2.6. Scientific software developer in gravitational wave physics, Palma, Spain 3. News 3.1. Living Reviews in Computational Astrophysics: "Neutrino transport in general relativistic neutron star merger simulations" ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Gravity and Cosmology 2024, Kyoto, Japan --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26104 Starting: 2024-01-29 to 2024-03-01 Location: Kyoto, Japan Additional Information: https://www2.yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp/~gc2024/index.php Contact: gc2024[AT]yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp We are going to have a long-term workshop "Gravity and Cosmology 2024" (GC2024) from January 29 to March 1, 2024 at Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics (YITP), Kyoto, Japan. This is one of series of long-term workshops held at YITP. The aim of the workshop is to gather researchers playing the leading roles in gravity and cosmology, and to have active discussions on the current problems and future directions. The registration will open around July 2023 at the GC2024 website. We look forward to having you in Kyoto. SOC: Emanuele Berti (Johns Hopkins), Rong-Gen Cai (ITP CAS), Vitor Cardoso (CENTRA), Paolo Creminelli (ICTP), Anne-Christine Davis (Cambridge), Cedric Deffayet (ENS Paris), Claudia de Rham (Imperial), Ruth Durrer (Geneva), Roberto Emparan (Barcelona), Ruth Gregory (King's College London), Takaaki Kajita (Tokyo), Renata Kallosh (Stanford), Luis Lehner (Perimeter), Stefano Liberati (SISSA), Andrei Linde (Stanford), Shinji Mukohyama (YITP, Chair), Enrico Pajer (Cambridge), Tsvi Piran (Hebrew), Lisa Randall (Harvard), Mairi Sakellariadou (King's College London), Misao Sasaki (Kavli IPMU), Masaru Shibata (AEI/YITP), Masahiro Takada (Kavli IPMU), Jean-Philippe Uzan (IAP), David Wands (Portsmouth) LOC: Katsuki Aoki (YITP), Antonio De Felice (YITP), Tomohiro Fujita (Waseda), Kunihito Ioka (YITP), Sugumi Kanno (Kyushu), Takeshi Kobayashi (SISSA), Sachiko Kuroyanagi (IFT), Hiroki Matsui (YITP), Shinji Mukohyama (YITP, Chair), Atsushi Naruko (YITP), Takahiro Nishimichi (YITP), Yoko Oya (YITP), Kazufumi Takahashi (YITP), Takahiro Tanaka (Kyoto), Atsushi Taruya (YITP) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. 23rd Eastern Gravity Meeting, Kingston, RI, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26119 Starting: 2023-06-09 to 2023-06-10 Location: Kingston, RI, USA Additional Information: https://web.uri.edu/gravity/23rd-eastern-gravity-meeting/ Contact: gkhanna[AT]uri.edu The 23rd Eastern Gravity Meeting We invite you to save the date for the 23rd Eastern Gravity Meeting. The meeting will be hosted by URI from Friday, June 9 to Saturday, June 10, 2023 Kingston, RI. Further information, including registration, abstract submission, and recommended accommodations can be found on the meeting website. There is no registration fee, but we do ask that all participants register by June 1st. Special hotel rates expire on May 25th. This annual regional meeting (due to COVID-19, the last EGM was 2019) is open to researchers of all levels, from undergraduate students to faculty, in all areas of gravitational physics, including classical, quantum, theory, observation, and computation. The purpose of the conference is to encourage the interaction of researchers in the Northeastern region, although participants from all regions are welcomed. A prize (sponsored by the APS Division of Gravitational Physics) will be awarded for the best student talk. The format of the meeting will follow the format of previous regional meetings where all participants may present a talk of approximately 15 minutes. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. North American Einstein Toolkit School and Workshop, Rochester, NY, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26127 Starting: 2023-07-17 to 2023-07-21 Location: Rochester, NY, USA Additional Information: https://compact-binaries.org/content/events/2023-07-17/north-american-einst… Contact: yrzsma[AT]rit.edu The 2023 North American Einstein Toolkit School and Workshop will be held at the Rochester Institute of Technology on July 17 through July 21. This will be a hybrid conference with talks and participants both in-person and over zoom. The Einstein Toolkit is a community-driven software platform of core computational tools to advance and support research in relativistic astrophysics and gravitational physics. The conference consist of a mixture of tutorials for new users and talks about the latest developments both in the toolkit and the larger scientific community. Registration will open on May 1, 2023 and remain open until June 17, 2023. More details to follow. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. AGN Santa Fe, Santa Fe, NM, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26134 Starting: 2023-03-22 to 2023-03-24 Location: Santa Fe, NM, USA Additional Information: https://web.cvent.com/event/7b4be254-fb71-4308-b78d-0a8de242a017/summary Contact: agnsantafe[AT]lanl.gov Please join us for AGN Santa Fe: Where are the Objects in AGN Disks?, in sunny Santa Fe, New Mexico over March 22-24, 2023 at The Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza Hotel, hosted by Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). The conference will focus on Active Galactic Nucleus (AGN) accretion disks - including physical properties and observability - and the physics of objects embedded in the disks. These objects can be stars or stellar-mass black holes that may or may not be interacting with other embedded objects. Embedded binary-black holes may also be an important population of gravitational-wave events. A goal of the conference is to make connections between the broader community and the LANL-funded project, Solving the Mystery of LIGO Heavyweight Mergers: New Windows on Gravitational Wave Science in the Multi-Messenger Era. The project focuses on modeling single and binary black holes in AGN disks on global and horizon scales, along with observational signatures. The format will be 2.5 days of invited talks focused on several topics including: (i) observations and theory of AGN disks, (ii) single objects in AGN disks, (iii) binary objects in AGN disks, and (iv) feedback from these objects. There will also be a poster session. Organizing Committee: Eve Chase (LANL) Adam Dempsey (LANL) Greg Salvesen (LANL) Hui Li (LANL) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Octonions, standard model, and unification (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26139 Starting: 2023-02-24 to 2023-12-15 Location: Online Additional Information: https://web.iucaa.in/attachments/events/OSMU2023LectureSeries.pdf Contact: tpsingh[AT]tifr.res.in OSMU23 Octonions, Standard Model, and Unification February 24 - December 15, 2023 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) 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 the 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. 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 (IUCAA, Pune) and Michael Wright (ATRMSP, Oxford) Advisors: Latham Boyle (Perimeter), Felix Finster (Regensburg), Cohl Furey (Berlin), Niels Gresnigt (Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University), Basil Hiley (University College London), Roger Penrose (Oxford) SPEAKERS Roger Penrose (Oxford) Basil Hiley (University College London) Albert Schwarz (UC Davis) Niels Gresnigt (Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University) Felix Finster (University of Regensburg) Cohl Furey (Humboldt University, Berlin) Stephen Adler (IAS, Princeton) John Barrett (University of Nottingham) Tejinder P. Singh (IUCAA, Pune) Ashutosh Kotwal (Duke University) Angelo Bassi (University of Trieste) Hendrik Ulbricht (University of Southampton) Tevian Dray (Oregon State University) Latham Boyle (Perimeter Institute) David Chester (Quantum Gravity Research) Corinne Manogue (Oregon State University) Anthony Lasenby (Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge) Matej Pavsic (J. Stefan Institute, Ljubljana) Robert Wilson (Queen Mary University of London) Kirill Krasnov (University of Nottingham) Ivan Todorov (Bulgarian Academy of Sciences) Geoffrey Dixon (University of New Hampshire) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. Lunar Gravitational-wave Detection, Bangalore, India --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26142 Starting: 2023-04-17 to 2023-04-20 Location: Bangalore, India Additional Information: https://www.icts.res.in/discussion-meeting/LGWD Contact: andrea.maselli[AT]gssi.it Dear Colleagues, we announce the organization of a "Discussion Meeting on Lunar Gravitational-Wave (GW) Detection" at the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS), Bangalore, India from 17 to 20 April 2023. The conference will be hold on mixed format with online and live speakers. The goal of this meeting is to discuss mission concepts for lunar GW detection, payload technologies, lunar geophysics as well as deci-Hz GW science and multi-messenger astronomy. This meeting will include scientists who are working on other mission concepts for deci-Hz GW detection to facilitate a meaningful exchange of ideas and techniques. Registration can be made through the website portal +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. Foundations of Observational, Classical and Semi-Classical Gravitational Physics and The Problem of Agency and Laws of Nature, Munich, Germany --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26151 Starting: 2023-03-28 to 2023-03-31 Location: Munich, Germany Additional Information: https://www.mcmp.philosophie.uni-muenchen.de/events/workshops/container/fnd… Contact: Erik.Curiel[AT]lrz.uni-muenchen.de *Idea and Motivation* The conference of "Foundations of Gravitational Physics and The Problem of Agency and Laws of Nature" will address various topics in theoretical physics and foundations of physics, focusing on gravitational physics and on agency and physical laws. Invited physicists and philosophers have been chosen to represent different approaches to such topics (semi-classical gravity, holography, quantum gravity theories, foundations of physics) and to discuss different kinds of issues (locality, the nature of black hole entropy, approaches to the Information-Loss Paradox, the emergence of classicality in approaches to QG, quantum reference frames, epistemology and methodology of theory and of observation, ontology, inter alia), in an attempt to foster a dialogue among the different fields. Contributed talks from theoretical physicists, observational astronomers and philosophers will be chosen in part so as to complement the perspectives of the invited speakers. Such a gathering will spur new, innovative approaches to the above mentioned problems, as well as connecting and invigorating work on existing approaches. It will also provide young researchers with a comprehensive introduction to the state of the art of the various central fields of research, and established researchers with a comprehensive overview. *Confirmed Speakers* Ana Alonso Serrano, Goncalo Araujo-Regado Ali Barzegar Jibril Ben Achour Caslav Brukner Eugenia Colafranceschi Gemma De las Quevas Shep Doeleman John Dougherty Jamee Elder Felix Finster Henrique Gomes Anne-Catherine de la Hamette Vincent Lam Niels Martens Prahar Mitra Siddharth Muthukrishnan Ramesh Narayan Daniele Pranzetti Renato Renner Marika Taylor Jos Uffink We are committed to fostering diversity and equality in our programs. Submissions from underrepresented groups are particularly welcome. The conference will be organized and run under the MCMP's code of conduct *Registration and venue* The conference will be held in person. Please send registration requests by 15 March 2023 using the from on the conference website. There are no fees for the conference as well for the conference dinners. *Dates and Deadlines* Registration Deadline: 15 March 2023 Conference dinners will take place on Tuesday, the 28th of March and Thursday, the 30th of March. Conference venue: Geschwister-Scholl-Platz 1, room (D) Z003, 80539 Muenchen *Organizers* Erik Curiel Daniele Oriti Manus Visser Aron Wall For information about practical matters and registration, please contact one of the organisers. *Acknowledgements* The conference is supported by the Munich Center For Mathematical Philosophy, the LMU/Cambridge Strategic Partnership project on semi-classical gravity and black hole physics as well by the FQXi grant: "The Epistemic Nature of Physical Laws, From Intelligent Agents to Quantum Gravity and Cosmology". +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. ISAPP School: Quantum Fluids in the Universe, Pisa, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26160 Starting: 2023-06-05 to 2023-06-15 Location: Pisa, Italy Additional Information: https://agenda.infn.it/event/31781/ Contact: isapp2023[AT]lists.pi.infn.it ISAPP School 2023 Aims of the school: To provide a cross-disciplinary overview and the main tools to work on some of the main aspects of astroparticle physics where quantum collective properties of matter play a crucial role. The initiative of this school springs also from the experience gained in the organization of the QFC (quantum fluids, fundamental interactions and cosmology conference series ) Planned courses and Lecturers: * Properties of matter in neutron stars and GW emission - Lecturer: Armen Sedrakian (Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies) * Multimessenger observations of neutron stars - Lecturer: Samaya Nissanke (GRAPPA, Amsterdam Un.) * Light dark matter candidates - Lecturer: Kfir Blum (Weizmann In.) * Light dark matter search - Lecturer: Elisa Ferreira (Tokyo Un.) * Light dark matter around black hole and its gravitational signature - Lecturer: Paolo Pani (Roma "la Sapienza" Un.) * Simulation of gravity and GWs in Bose-Einstein condensates - Lecturer: Ivette Fuentes Guridi (Southampton Un.) * Classical and quantum fluids in gravitational fields - Lecturer: Alberto Nicolis (Columbia Un.) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.9. 2nd MaNiTou summer school on gravitational waves, Nice, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26167 Starting: 2023-07-03 to 2023-07-08 Location: Nice, France Additional Information: https://indico.in2p3.fr/event/29050/ Contact: marieanne.bizouard[AT]oca.eu Date: July 3-8 2023. Location: campus Valrose of the Universite Cote d'Azur. Registration: https://indico.in2p3.fr/event/29050/registrations/3442/ 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 accelerated expansion. The school is open in priority to Master and PhD students, and also to young or not so young scientists who would like to get better acquainted with Gravitational Waves. The school is limited to 40 participants. Master and PhD students can be accommodate at a CROUS residence free of charge (cost paid by the school). School Programme: GR and GW Theory (7h) - Simone Speziale (CPT) Panorama of possible GW sources (1h) - Joe Romano (TTU) GW Data Analysis (3h) - Sylvain Marsat (L2IT) GW Instruments (3h) - On Ground (LIGO/Virgo, ET) - Walid Chaibi (OCA) - In Space (LISA) - Hubert Halloin (APC) Hands on data analysis (3h) - Simone Mastrogiovanni (INFN - La Sapienza) GW to study the Universe: - Astrophysics (1h30) - Astrid Lamberts (OCA) - Cosmology (1h30) - Simone Mastrogiovanni (INFN - La Sapienza) - Fundamental Physics (1h30) - Mairi Sakellariadou (King's College) - Multi-Messager Astronomy (1h30) - Sarah Antier (OCA) Advanced seminars: - GW and Nuclear Physics (1h30) - TBD - Pulsar Timing Arrays (PTA): - Science and Detection (1h30) - Gilles Theureau (LPC2E) - SGWB Analysis (1h30) - Joe Romano (TTU) - Deep Learning in GW physics (1h30) - Natalia Korsakova (APC) Organising committee: Marie-Anne BIZOUARD (OCA/ARTEMIS) Oualid CHAIBI (OCA/ARTEMIS) Nelson CHRISTENSEN (OCA/ARTEMIS) Sebastien GUILLOT (IRAP) Eric KAJFASZ (CPPM/IPhU) Christian MARINONI (CPT/IPhU) Sylvain MARSAT (L2IT) Alejandro PEREZ (CPT/IPhU) Delphine PORQUET (LAM/IPhU) Nicola TAMANINI (L2IT) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.10. 39th Pacific Coast Gravity Meeting, Pasadena, CA, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26174 Starting: 2023-03-31 to 2023-02-21 Location: Pasadena, CA, USA Additional Information: http://www.tapir.caltech.edu/~pcgm39/ Contact: yanbei[AT]caltech.edu The 39th Pacific Coast Gravity Meeting will be held at Caltech, Pasadena, CA, on March 31 and April 1, 2023. In the tradition of the Pacific Coast Gravity Meetings, students and postdocs are strongly encouraged to participate, and all areas of gravitational physics-classical and quantum, theory and experiment - are welcome. We would like this meeting to serve as a communication medium among all branches of gravitational physics. Because this is a regional meeting, many participants will be from the Western United States, but all are welcome. The meeting is free to attend (no registration fee). Unfortunately, we are not able to provide financial assistance to speakers and participants. A prize (sponsored by the APS Division of Gravitational Physics) will be awarded for the best student talk. It is a pleasure to dedicate this conference to Jim Isenberg, who started these meetings and has kept them going for 39 years. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.11. School on Quantum Photonics: Principles and Applications, Gebze, Turkey --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/02/22/school-on-quantum-photonics-… Starting: 2023-03-13 to 2023-03-16 Location: Gebze, Turkey Additional Information: https://tbae.tubitak.gov.tr/en/haber/quantum-photonics-principles-and-appli… Contact: tbae.iletisim[AT]tubitak.gov.tr Technologies based on the use of quantum principles continue to play a profound role in deeper understanding of the laws of nature, thus sparking a new wave of scientific and technological advances. The use of previously untapped quantum properties such as superposition and entanglement of individual quantum states provides novel technological resources for secure communication systems, computational paradigms, advanced sensing and metrology. The School will bring together graduate students and early career researchers engaged in the various aspects of quantum science and technology to offer an excellent series of lectures, with a broad scope of topics ranging from scientific fundamentals to the ongoing state of applications. Lecturers * Vahid Karimipour (Sharif University of Technology) * Angelo Bassi (University of Trieste) Topics Covered - Quantum Mechanics and its Foundations - Quantum Superposition - Entanglement - Quantum Nonlocality - Quantum Measurements - Quantum Cryptography - Quantum Teleportation - Quantum Computation Organizers: Hasan Mandal (President of TUBITAK), Alikram Nuhbalaoglu (Director of TUBITAK TBAE) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.12. Gravitational Memory Effects: From Theory to Observation, London, UK --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/02/23/gravitational-memory-effects… Starting: 2023-06-05 to 2023-06-09 Location: London, UK Additional Information: https://sites.google.com/view/gw-memory/ Contact: a.seraj[AT]qmul.ac.uk The past few years have witnessed a rapid growth of research in the low frequency sector of gravitational waves. This is triggered by various motivations: First, its observable consequences known as "memory effects" may be detected in the near future in current and planned gravitational wave detectors. Second, substantial breakthroughs in the holographic understanding of gravity in asymptotically flat spacetimes, have revealed a deep connection between memory and the underlying symmetries of quantum gravity. Third, novel methods to study gravitational scattering amplitudes have revealed detailed information about their soft limit. Accordingly, this topic lies at the interface between various fields of research, including quantum gravity, flat-space holography, gravitational wave theory, scattering amplitudes, mathematical GR and numerical relativity. The goal of this meeting is to bring together experts from different areas of research to discuss various aspects of gravitational memory effects. In particular, we will discuss memory effects in the context of 1- Perturbative and numerical formulation of gravitational waves 2- Observation in current and future GW detectors 3- Quantum gravity and holography 4- Scattering amplitudes and their classical limit 5- Mathematical GR and the late time behavior of gravitational waves More information, including the list of speakers and registration form can be found in the webpage of the workshop at: https://sites.google.com/view/gw-memory/ Organizers: Pau Figueras, David Nichols, Ali Seraj, and Juan A. Valiente Kroon +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.13. LISA@Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/02/26/lisacopenhagen/ Starting: 2023-08-09 to 2023-08-11 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Additional Information: https://strong-gr.com/lisa-in-copenhagen/ Contact: vitor.cardoso[AT]nbi.ku.dk Gravitational-wave astronomy was born with the LIGO/Virgo observations of black hole mergers. However, a new revolution is in the making, when the space-based LISA mission flies. LISA promises to observe all the visible universe, and will see supermassive black hole mergers, orbiting white dwarfs, phase transitions in the early universe etc. The capabilities of LISA to do fundamental physics are immense. LISA@Copenhagen is the next in-person meeting of the Fundamental Physics Working Group of the LISA Consortium which will be held at the Niels Bohr Institute in Copenhagen from August 9-11, 2023. This meeting will connect the working group more directly to the science work packages and deliverables of the mission. 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. There is a very limited number of seats available, as the meeting will take place in the legendary Auditorium A of the institute (where Bohr, Heisenberg, Einstein, Ehrenfest and many, many others met to establish quantum mechanics). Register now! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.14. The Kavli-Villum Summer School on Gravitational Wave, Corfu, Greece --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/02/26/the-kavli-villum-summer-scho… Starting: 2023-09-25 to 2023-09-30 Location: Corfu, Greece Additional Information: https://sites.google.com/cam.ac.uk/gw-school-2023 Contact: gw-school[AT]damtp.cam.ac.uk Gravitational Wave Astrophysics is at the dawn of what will become one of the great scientific endeavours of the 21st century. The Nobel Prize winning first detection of gravitational waves by the LIGO-Virgo Collaboration in 2015 has been a revolutionary step forward in physics and astrophysics by opening a totally new window for the exploration of the Universe. The Kavli-Villum Summer School on Gravitational Waves (25-30 Sep 2023, Corfu) will introduce junior scientists (graduate students and advanced undergraduate students with a background in general relativity) to a wide range of topics at the foundation of the new exciting research field of gravitational wave astronomy, from theory and source modelling to state-of-the-art data analysis methods.. Our list of lecturers consists of leading experts in gravitational-wave science: R. Brito (IST Lisbon) G. Carullo (NBI Copenhagen) K. Clough (Queen Mary University, London) W. Del Pozzo (University of Pisa) D. Gerosa (University of Milan) S. Green (University of Nottingham) L. Heisenberg (ETH Zurich) C. Kavanagh (UC Dublin) L. London (King's College London) A. Pound (University of Southampton) I. Romero-Shaw (University of Cambridge) Please encourage your students to register for this exciting school . +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. PhD Position in Gravitational Wave Physics, Tuebingen, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26100 Deadline: 2023-02-19 Location: Tuebingen, Germany Additional Information: http://www.tat.physik.uni-tuebingen.de/~kokkotas Contact: kostas.kokkotas[AT]uni-tuebingen.de PhD level Position in Gravitational Wave Physics at the University of Tuebingen, Germany Deadline for applications: March 15, 2023. The Theoretical Astrophysics section (TAT) at the University of Tuebingen has an opening for one PhD level position starting from 1st of April 2023. The successful applicant will carry out original research focusing on the dynamics of neutron stars in relation to the emission of gravitational waves. The candidate is expected to have a strong computational background as well as previous experience in neutron star dynamics and the associated asteroseismological and universal relations. The position is for 24 months. The salary will be paid according to the German public service scale. The research activities of TAT are related to the study of sources of gravitational waves with emphasis on the dynamics of neutron stars and black holes. Applications, including curriculum vitae, list of publications (if any), statement of research interests and experience, and the names (address, e-mail) of two potential referees 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 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. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. 2 PhD positions in computational cosmology, Odense, Denmark ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/02/06/2-phd-positions-in-computati… Deadline: 2023-05-15 Location: Odense, Denmark Additional Information: https://www.sdu.dk/da/service/ledige_stillinger/1204497 Contact: koksbang[AT]cp3.sdu.dk The research group led by Dr Sofie Marie Koksbang at the Centre for Cosmology and Particle Physics Phenomenology (CP3-Origins) at the Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy invites applications for two PhD positions. The successful applicants will contribute to the Villum Young Investigator project entitled "Observational effects of big and small structures in the Universe" and have a strong focus on numerical work based on general relativity. We are looking for outstanding and highly motivated candidates with potential to excel in computational cosmology, and who are looking to join a dynamic, curiosity-driven research group. CP3-Origins offers a stimulating research environment with research topics ranging from cosmology to dark matter astro-particle physics, quantum gravity, black holes and quantum field theory. The appointments will be for terms of three (or four) years and are expected to start in the autumn of 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter (starting date is flexible). Funding for travel to conferences, workshops and PhD schools is available. Please see the external link for details on salary, application requirements and link to submission page. For questions, e-mail Dr. Sofie Marie Koksbang at koksbang[at]cp3.sdu.dk +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. PhD Fellowship in Gravitational Wave Physics, Copenhagen, Denmark ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26124 Deadline: 2023-03-15 Location: Niels Bohr Institute, Copenhagen, Denmark Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/24299 Contact: jose.ezquiaga[AT]nbi.ku.dk The Niels Bohr International Academy (NBIA) at the Niels Bohr Institute invites expressions of interest for a PhD fellowship in Gravitational Wave physics at the interface between cosmology, fundamental physics and astrophysics. The PhD fellow will be working under the supervision of Asst. Prof. Jose Maria Ezquiaga, and will be joining the Gravitational Wave Explorers Team at the Strong group funded by the VILLUM Young Investigator Grant "Exploring the Uncharted Universe with Gravitational Waves". The Gravitational Wave Explorers Team is part of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and the LISA Consortium. The team exploits observations of extreme gravitational systems like colliding black holes to open unique opportunities to measure the Universe's expansion rate, map the unseen dark matter and test Einstein's gravity. The preferred starting date for the PhD position will be the fall of 2023 and the position will last for a fixed period of 3 years. Interested individuals are encouraged to upload all material before *March 15th, 2023*. The search may possibly continue beyond that date. Interested individuals are invited to express their interest via academicjobsonline including their CV (max. 2 pages), transcripts and indicating in their cover letter (max. 1 page): 1) a summary of their background and research interests, 2) their motivation for this PhD fellowship, 3) an example of their contribution to a research project/assignment, and 4) the name of at least one researcher with whom they have worked. The Niels Bohr International Academy is a vibrant center for Gravitational Physics, with more than 40 researchers from junior to senior levels working on various topics related to gravity, black holes and gravitational waves, including the Strong and the Theoretical Astrophysics groups. NBIA has emerged as a highly active, inspirational and diverse research environment, that further includes regular visitors, workshops, conferences, PhD-schools, seminars, and informal group meetings. PhD students at the Niels Bohr International Academy receive a competitive salary (including pension) and funds for travel and computing. Copenhagen is a beautiful city with a large international community, a lively and diverse cultural scene, and a very high quality of life. The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes all qualified individuals regardless of personal background. For any inquiries, kindly send an email to jose.ezquiaga[AT]nbi.ku.dk, with email subject "PhD Fellowship in Gravitational Wave physics" +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Predoctoral Philosophy of Quantum Gravity, Chicago, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26133 Deadline: 2023-04-01 Location: Chicago, USA Additional Information: https://beyondspacetime.net/junior-fellowship-in-philosophy-of-quantum-grav… Contact: huggett[AT]uic.edu The philosophy of physics group at the Department of Philosophy at University of Illinois Chicago solicits applications for a junior visiting fellowship for advanced PhD students, August 2023 (or as soon as possible thereafter) through December 2023. The position is funded by the John Templeton Foundation grant 'Cosmology Beyond Spacetime'. Candidates must be ABD in a PhD program at an accredited university, working on a dissertation related to the philosophy of quantum gravity or cosmology, broadly construed. The fellowship will provide support for the successful candidate to spend a semester away from their home institution to work with the project's UIC group led by Professor Nick Huggett, and to benefit from interactions with project members and from participation in the project's activities. The successful candidate will participate in a tutoring program directed by Professor Huggett. They will be expected to participate in weekly group meetings during term, help with the administration and organization of the group's activities, and contribute to the group's research and outreach efforts. More information on the project and the research group is available at http://beyondspacetime.net/. The fellowship is fixed-term for one semester, to be negotiated with the successful candidate. The salary is $15,000 total. Research funds will be available for travel to relevant conferences and to visit the project's other group at the University of Geneva. The successful candidate must remain enrolled as a full-time student at their home institution, and will not be admitted into any degree program at UIC. The fellowship will not cover any costs (such as tuition and fees) at the home institution. Applications must contain a cover letter detailing the pertinent experience and motivation for the position, a CV, a 1-2 page description of the dissertation project, one writing sample, and two letters of reference (sent under separate cover). They should be sent to Professor Nick Huggett at huggett[AT]uic.edu. Review of the files will begin on April 1st, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. Candidates files may be reviewed by qualified members of the Scientific Advisory Committee, and the best qualified candidate will be selected by Professors Huggett and Wuethrich. Applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged. For more information, please contact Professor Nick Huggett at huggett[AT]uic.edu. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Tenured junior position in Loop Quantum Gravity, Marseille, France ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26211 Deadline: 2023-03-30 Location: Marseille, France Additional Information: https://galaxie.enseignementsup-recherche.gouv.fr/antares/can/index.jsp Contact: dgrh-a2.conseil[AT]education.gouv.fr Tenured junior position in loop quantum gravity in Marseille, to join the team founded by Carlo Rovelli and currently formed by Alejandro Perez and Simone Speziale. The position is Maitre de Conferences, and it is opened by the university of Aix-Marseille. Applications are to be made through the portal Galaxie of the french government: https://galaxie.enseignementsup-recherche.gouv.fr/antares/can/index.jsp The position with his detailed description is listed as n. 1269 under the column 'Ref. Galaxie' at the following page: https://www.galaxie.enseignementsup-recherche.gouv.fr/ensup/ListesPostesPub… The applications have to be in French, and the interviews of the selected candidates will be in French. The position comes with teaching duties, to be exercised mostly in French. The total duties amount to 192 hours a year. Every teaching hour counts as 1.5h of teaching duties, so one can do at most 128 hours of teaching a year, but typically one does a bit less and compensates with other teaching duties such as proctoring etc. There exist grant-like schemes that can be applied for to reduce teaching on one or more years. Concerning salary, it follows the national guidelines based on seniority, for some information look here: https://www.emploi-collectivites.fr/grille-indiciaire-etat-maitre-conferenc… PhD work and previous postdocs are taken into account to compute the seniority, and therefore candidates hired after postdocs will have a bigger starting salary, for some information look here: https://www.snesup.fr/article/modification-des-regles-de-classement-des-ens… The criteria for applying include a PhD, and the French qualification ( https://www.galaxie.enseignementsup-recherche.gouv.fr/ensup/cand_qualificat… ) that the candidate should have previously obtained. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Scientific software developer in gravitational wave physics, Palma, Spain ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/03/01/scientific-software-develope… Deadline: 2023-03-31 Location: Palma, Spain Additional Information: https://investigacio.uib.eu/Contractacio/Convocatories-vigents Contact: sascha.husa[AT]uib.es The gravitational physics group at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) is seeking a highly motivated scientific software developer/research software engineer. The successful candidate will support our research in gravitational wave data analysis and numerical relativity and will be involved in our contributions to the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, the Einstein Telescope and the LISA Consortium. Research in the group spans a wide range of topics, including gravitational wave data analysis, waveform modelling and numerical relativity. Computing is carried out using an in-house high-performance computer cluster, and external resources such as the Mare Nostrum supercomputer or the LIGO data grid. The group comprises PIs Alicia Sintes and Sascha Husa and faculty members David Keitel and Jaume Carot, as well as several postdoctoral researchers and PhD students, and it is involved in the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, the LISA Consortium and the Einstein Telescope project. For further details see http://grg.uib.es. The initial contract will be for 2 years, the contract may be extended depending on performance and funding. Salary is negotiable between EUR 2200 and EUR 2800 and will depend on the level of experience. Minimal requirement will be a bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science, astronomy, physics or a related discipline, with software developing experience. Requirements: * Experience in using high-performance computing (HPC) or high-throughput computing (HTC) resources. * Expert knowledge in computational languages used in the physics and astrophysics community (e.g. Python,  C/C++, Mathematica). * Experience in using Unix/Linux and macOS. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.  Preference will be given to candidates with: * A background in gravitational-wave physics or astrophysics. * Familiarity with gravitational-wave software. * A PhD in Informatics, Astronomy, Physics or related fields (not a requirement). * Familiarity with modern software development practices, such as version control (Git) and continuous  integration (CI) . * Knowledge of machine-learning methods. * Experience in numerical solutions of ordinary and partial differential equations. Key tasks/responsibilities: * Support the development and maintenance of software packages used to generate waveform models, and used for statistical inference of the properties of observed gravitational-wave signals. * Performance optimisation and documentation of scientific software. * Consult and train scientists in the use of software. * Support research and publications conducted by scientists in the group. * Visualisation of results. The starting day for the contract may be negotiated, but a starting date in spring 2023 is preferred. The deadline for applications is March 31. Candidates will need to apply through the human resources management at UIB. Instructions for the application process can be found at https://investigacio.uib.eu/Contractacio/Convocatories-vigents. The call reference number and job description are 2022-23_5_33 Scientific software developer in gravitational wave physics at the University of the Balearic Islands. Applications should be submitted via the Researcher Portal at the University of the Balearic Islands https://ppi.uib.eu/ by filling the relevant application form and uploading all required documents (CV, Passport, academic records, certificates, and any other supporting documents of the CV). When filling the form, non-Spanish applicants need to click the box authorising "a duly authorised civil servant at the University of the Balearic Islands to register all the documentation requested" in the Call for applications. The resulting PDF file of the form, together with the required supporting documents, should then be emailed to forhu.contractacio[AT]uib.cat For questions or help with the application process please contact alicia.sintes[AT]uib.es and sascha.husa[AT]uib.es. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Living Reviews in Computational Astrophysics: "Neutrino transport in general relativistic neutron star merger simulations" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/02/24/living-reviews-in-computatio… Additional Information: https://www.springer.com/journal/41115 The open-access journal Living Reviews in Computational Astrophysics has published a new review article on 23 February 2023: Francois Foucart. Neutrino transport in general relativistic neutron star merger simulations. Living Rev Comput Astrophys 9, 1 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41115-023-00016-y From the abstract: Numerical simulations of neutron star-neutron star and neutron star-black hole binaries play an important role in our ability to model gravitational-wave and electromagnetic signals powered by these systems. These simulations have to take into account a wide range of physical processes including general relativity, magnetohydrodynamics, and neutrino radiation transport. The latter is particularly important in order to understand the properties of the matter ejected by many mergers, the optical/infrared signals powered by nuclear reactions in the ejecta, and the contribution of that ejecta to astrophysical nucleosynthesis. However, accurate evolutions of the neutrino transport equations that include all relevant physical processes remain beyond our current reach. In this review, I will discuss the current state of neutrino modeling in general relativistic simulations of neutron star mergers and of their post-merger remnants. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. CosmoVerse@Lisob, Lisbon, Portugal 1.2. GGI School "Theoretical Aspects of Astroparticle Physics, Cosmology and Gravitation", Florence, Italy 1.3. Verao Quantico 2023, Ubu Anchieta, Brazil 1.4. Quantum Effects in Gravitational Fields, Leipzig, Germany 1.5. Gravitational-wave populations: what's next?, Milan, Italy 1.6. Quantum Field Theory in Curved Spacetime Workshop II, Granada, Spain 1.7. Werner Israel Memorial Symposium, Victoria, BC, Canada (hybrid) 1.8. New horizons for (no-)horizon physics: from gauge to gravity and back II, Florence, Italy 1.9. Quantum Fluids in the Universe, Pisa, Italy 1.10. Gravitational waves meet effective field theories, Benasque, Spain 1.11. BritGrav23, Southampton, UK 1.12. Analog gravity in 2023: Summer School+ Workshop, Benasque, Spain 1.13. Workshop on Gravity: classical, quantum, theoretical and experimental, Baton Rouge, LA, USA 1.14. European Einstein Toolkit Meeting 2023, Aveiro, Portugal 1.15. At the interface of asymptotics, conformal methods and analysis in general relativity, London, UK 1.16. CoCoNuT Meeting 2023, Potsdam, Germany 1.17. Conference of the South African Gravity Society, Durban, South Africa 1.18. XV International Conference on Gravitation, Astrophysics and Cosmology, Gyeongju, Korea 2. Jobs 2.1. PhD in gravitational wave physics at SISSA, Trieste, Italy 2.2. Postdoctoral Fellowship in the High Energy Physics, Cosmology and Astrophysics Theory, Cape Town, South Africa 2.3. Research associate in theoretical cosmology, Sheffield, UK 2.4. Postdoc position on ET Instrumentation, Neaples, Italy 2.5. Postdoc position in mathematics, Potsdam, Germany 2.6. PhD Studentships in Gravitational Wave Source Modelling, Birmingham, UK 2.7. Postdoctoral position in Gravity and Astrophysics, Prague, Czech Republic 2.8. Scientific Programmer Position at the Max-Planck-Institute for Gravitational Physics, Potsdam, Germany 2.9. Ikerbasque senior postdoctoral fellowships in gravitation and cosmology, Bilbao Spain 2.10. Postdoctoral Position in Quantum Gravity, Beijing, China 2.11. Research Associate in Quantum Gravity, Sheffield, UK 2.12. Postdoctoral Position at the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic 3. News 3.1. New book: Experimental Gravitation 3.2. Multiple PhD positions in UMass Dartmouth and University of Rhode Island, - Closing Soon! 3.3. A Memoriam of Bernd Schmidt ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. CosmoVerse@Lisob, Lisbon, Portugal --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/01/02/cosmoverselisob/ Starting: 2023-05-30 to 2023-06-01 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Additional Information: https://indico.unina.it/event/70/ Contact: jackson.said[AT]um.edu.mt CosmoVerse@Lisbon is the first annual conference in a series of conferences which aim to establish a synergy between the different research areas in cosmology, and foster a sustainable network based on interdisciplinary research in order to confront the growing 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). 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 analysed 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. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. GGI School "Theoretical Aspects of Astroparticle Physics, Cosmology and Gravitation", Florence, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/01/02/ggi-school-theoretical-aspec… Starting: 2022-03-20 to 2022-03-31 Location: Florence, Italy Additional Information: https://agenda.infn.it/e/apcg2023 Contact: apcg.school[AT]gmail.com Dear Colleagues, we announce the fourth 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 20 to 31 March, 2023. Details can be found at the page: https://agenda.infn.it/e/apcg2023 Applications can be submitted through the GGI web page: https://www.ggi.infn.it/bee/application/submit?id=445 within the deadline February 5, 2023. 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 2023 edition comprises the following four courses: "Particle dark matter" - Torsten Bringmann (University of Oslo) "Gravitational waves" - Sebastiano Bernuzzi (University of Jena) "Neutrino Physics and Astrophysics" - Antonio Marrone (University of Bari) "Cosmic tensions" - Jose Luis Bernal (MPI Garching) 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 here: https://agenda.infn.it/event/33079/page/6842-practical-info 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) Dario Grasso (INFN Pisa and University of Pisa) Leonardo Gualtieri (University of Pisa and INFN Pisa) Eligio Lisi (INFN Bari and University of Bari) Ofelia Pisanti (University of Napoli and INFN Napoli) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Verao Quantico 2023, Ubu Anchieta, Brazil --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/01/03/verao-quantico-2023/ Starting: 2023-04-10 to 2023-04-14 Location: Ubu Anchieta, Brazil Additional Information: https://www.cosmo-ufes.org/vq2023.html Contact: julio.fabris[AT]cosmo-ufes.org Verao Quantico ("Quantum Summer") is a biennial meeting that is held in Brazil during the (southern hemisphere) summer. The 2023 edition will be its 10th realization. The meeting gathers international researchers and grad students on different aspects of cosmology, gravitation, and quantum field theory. It includes both seminars (with focus to recent research developments) and mini-courses (with a more introductory approach that are helpful to both students and researchers from different areas). Mini-Courses: -- Testing gravity with cosmology - Luca Amendola (Heidelberg, Alemanha); -- Dark matter and the structures in the universe - Diego Lambas (UNC, Argentina); -- Quantum gravity - Roberto Percacci (Sissa, Italia); -- Superstructures and voids: their global dynamics and galaxy properties - Heliana Luparello (UNC, Argentina); Advanced Seminars: Gustavo Pazzini de Brito (SDU, Dinamarca); Searching for dark energy with the Sun - Ippocratis D. Saltas (Academia de Ciencias, Republica Tcheca; Dark Matter viewed as cosmic gluonic background - Jean-Pierre Gazeau (APC, Franca; Non-linear evolution for Vainshtein screening cosmologies - Radouane Gannouji (UCV, Chile); Richard Kerner path approach to understand materials growth and some unexpected connections - Gerardo Garcia Naumis (UNAM, Mexico); Condensed matter with Richard Kerner - Rafael Barrios (UNAM, Mexico); Karol Penson (Universite Sorbonne, Franca); h-expansion of Wightman distributions - Giuseppe Dito (Universite de Bourgogne, Franca); Variations on a theme by Schwarzschild - Jan-Willem van Holten (Universidade de Amsterda, Holanda); Global anisotropy as super-curvature modes on top of isotropic cosmologies - Thiago Pereira (UEL, Brasil). Seminario especial - 80 anos do Prof. Richard Kerner Discrete symmetries Z2 and Z3 and the generalized Lorentz algebra - Richard Kerner (Universite Sorbonne, Franca). Communications The program also includes 6 communications of 30 minutes that are yet to be selected from participants' submission. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. Quantum Effects in Gravitational Fields, Leipzig, Germany --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/01/04/quantum-effects-in-gravitati… Starting: 2023-08-28 to 2023-09-01 Location: Leipzig, Germany Additional Information: https://indico.tpi.uni-jena.de/e/qegf Contact: qegf[AT]uni-leipzig.de The combination of quantum and gravitational physics led decades ago to the prediction of quantum radiation by black holes and the production of quantum particles in expanding universes. In recent years there has been a resurgence of interest, arising from both a theoretical and an experimental perspective. On the theoretical side, there are significant new findings regarding quantum effects in the inside of black holes or the interconnections between quantum entanglement, gravity, and holography. On the experimental side, there have been advances on observational signatures of quantum effects in gravitational fields, motivated partly by impressive advances in technology. During August 28-September 1, 2023, we will hold an in-person conference at Leipzig University, Germany, to present and discuss recent developments in the field. Confirmed plenary speakers are: Eanna E. Flanagan (Cornell, U.S.A.) Stefan Floerchinger (Heidelberg and Jena, Germany) Christian Gerard (Orsay, France) Veronika E. Hubeny (UC Davis, U.S.A.) Harvey S. Reall (Cambridge, U.K.) Jeff Steinhauer (Technion, Israel) Robert M. Wald (Chicago, U.S.A.) Elizabeth Winstanley (Sheffield, U.K.) Noa Zilberman (Technion, Israel) We also welcome contributed talks from scientists working on this area. The deadline for talk submission is July 1, 2023, and for conference registration is July 15, 2023. Organizers: Marc Casals Stefan Hollands Rainer Verch Jochen Zahn Funded via the Jena-Leipzig DFG Research Training Group 2522. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Gravitational-wave populations: what's next?, Milan, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/01/12/gravitational-wave-populatio… Starting: 2023-07-10 to 2023-07-14 Location: Milan, Italy Additional Information: https://sites.google.com/unimib.it/gwpopnext Contact: davide.gerosa[AT]unimib.it It is a pleasure to announce the workshop "Gravitational-wave populations: what's next?" which we are currently organizing for next summer: https://sites.google.com/unimib.it/gwpopnext As the catalog of detected gravitational-wave events grows from O(10) to O(100) sources (but think millions in a few decades!), such increasingly detailed information is allowing us to dig deeper into the (astro)physics of compact objects. At the same time, new and more data require appropriately powerful statistical tools to be fully exploited. This highly interactive workshop (fewer talks, more working together!) will be the opportunity to share recent progress, identify what new steps are now needed, and hopefully set the stage for substantial progress in the field. The workshop will take place on July 10-14, 2023 at the University of Milano-Bicocca, which is located near the city center of Milan, Italy. 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; nearby excursions will take you to the Italian lakes and the stunning Alps. While we are unable to provide travel support, the workshop will have no registration fee. The workshop will be in person without remote options. Interested participants should register on the conference website by March 1st, 2023. Depending on the number of people registering, participants might need to be selected. We will be in touch soon after the registration deadline, so please do not make travel plans until you hear back from us. When registering please indicate which of the discussion session(s) you would like to contribute to. Early career scientists will have the opportunity to give flash talks highlighting their science. Davide Gerosa (Milano-Bicocca), Emanuele Berti (Johns Hopkins), Salvatore Vitale (MIT) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. Quantum Field Theory in Curved Spacetime Workshop II, Granada, Spain --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/01/12/quantum-field-theory-in-curv… Starting: 2023-05-24 to 2023-05-26 Location: Granada, Spain Additional Information: https://sites.google.com/view/qftcsworkshop2023/home Contact: antonio.ferreiro[AT]ru.nl We are pleased to announce the second edition of the Workshop Quantum Field Theory in Curved Spacetime which will be held in person from 24 May 2023 to 26 May 2022 at the Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia (IAA) in Granada, Spain. The aim of this workshop continues to be to gather researchers from around the world who work in topics related to QFTCS, both in its mathematical conceptualization, and its applications in cosmology and astrophysics. The main research lines we aim to cover in the workshop include: QFT in the early universe and black holes, semiclassical Einstein equations and the backreaction problem, relativistic quantum information, and mathematical foundations of QFTCS. Additionally, for this second edition, we plan to include topics related to quantum gravity: namely, how QFTCS fits within the different approaches toward quantum gravity. We strongly encourage the participation of researchers from the field of quantum gravity with an interest in phenomenology and QFTCS. Plenary speakers: - Marc Casals - Renate Loll - Eduardo Martin-Martinez - Beatrice Bonga (special colloquium) The contributions are expected to last 15 minutes + questions. However, special requests for extended talks could be considered. We encourage the participation of researchers in the early stages of their career (PhD students and postdoc researchers). There is a registration fee of 150 EUR. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. Werner Israel Memorial Symposium, Victoria, BC, Canada (hybrid) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25976 Starting: 2023-05-18 to 2023-05-19 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Additional Information: https://meetings.triumf.ca/event/332/ Contact: phys_wims[AT]uvic.ca This symposium will celebrate the scientific career and legacy of Werner Israel, one of the leading figures in the development of our modern understanding of general relativity and black holes. Among many impactful contributions, Werner proved the foundational no-hair theorems for the exterior of static black holes, and later the phenomenon of mass inflation for the interior of rotating black holes (with his student E. Poisson); he devised the Israel junction conditions for extended gravitating sources, and developed the causal Muller-Israel-Stewart theory for relativistic thermodynamics and hydrodynamics. The symposium will be held in hybrid format on the campus of the University of Victoria, in Victoria BC, and will run over two full days May 18-19, 2023. The evening of May 18th will include a reception followed by a conference dinner. In celebrating Werner's remarkable scientific legacy, the symposium aims to bring together researchers with interests aligned with various themes of Werner's research, both historical and modern. To this end, the focus of the meeting will be on properties of black holes and relativistic matter. To register and for further information, please visit the conference website: https://meetings.triumf.ca/event/332/ We look forward to seeing you in Victoria. Local Organizing Committee: Nikita Blinov, Kristan Jensen, Pavel Kovtun, Eric Mefford, Adam Ritz, Karun Thanjavur Scientific Advisory Committee: Valeri Frolov (Alberta), Shinji Mukohyama (Kyoto), Julio Navarro (UVic), Eric Poisson (Guelph), Frans Pretorius (Princeton) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. New horizons for (no-)horizon physics: from gauge to gravity and back II, Florence, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25979 Starting: 2023-04-17 to 2023-04-21 Location: Florence, Italy Additional Information: https://www.ggi.infn.it/showevent.pl?id=455 Contact: paolo.pani[AT]uniroma1.it To be held in person at the INFN Galileo Galilei Institute (GGI) on 17-21 April, 2023. Motivated by the recent breakthroughs in gravitational-wave (GW) astronomy and in the imaging of black holes (BHs), the last few years have witnessed a growing interest in exploring the phenomenology of BHs, compact objects, and horizonless micro-states which emerge in the 'fuzzball' proposal in string theory. Semi-analytical, fully numerical techniques and, more recently, exact methods from gauge theory and 2d CFT have been developed by different communities to study the linear response to perturbations of BHs and compact objects, their multipolar structure, tidal deformation properties and absorption coefficients that are crucial to model the GW signal expected from the merger of these objects and discriminate signatures of new physics at the horizon scale. We are organizing the second edition of a workshop on these topics, with the goal of bringing together scientists from different communities, backgrounds and expertise, to stimulate interdisciplinary interactions between and cross-fertilisation of ideas and techniques as diverse as gauge theories, 2d CFT, BH and GW phenomenology, string theory, and advanced numerical techniques. We aim to have only two talks per day and devote most of the time to informal discussions and to explore possible collaborations. The GGI provides the ideal environment for a fruitful and relaxed workshop, also providing office spaces for the participants. For this reason, the number of participants is limited and we suggest applying at your earliest convenience through the workshop webpage. The Organizing Committee Massimo Bianchi, Giulio Bonelli, Francesco Fucito, Maria Luisa Frau, Jose Francisco Morales, Paolo Pani, Alessandro Tanzini +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.9. Quantum Fluids in the Universe, Pisa, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/01/16/quantum-fluids-in-the-univer… Starting: 2023-06-05 to 2023-06-15 Location: Pisa, Italy Additional Information: https://agenda.infn.it/e/ISAPP Contact: isapp2023[AT]lists.pi.infn.it Dear Colleagues, we announce the International PhD School on: "QUANTUM FLUIDS IN THE UNIVERSE" to be held in Pisa (Italy), Centro Congressi le Benedettine from 5 to 15 June, 2023. The school is part of the series ISAPP (International School of AstroParticle Physics, for more info see: https://www.isapp-schools.org/ ) and is supported by INFN, Universita' di Pisa, Scuola Normale Superiore and EGO. Details and registration information can be found at the page: https://agenda.infn.it/e/ISAPP The registration deadline is: 19 March 2023 The registration fee is 400 Euro (accommodation and dinners not included). A limited number of selected participants (PhD students and young postdocs) will be admitted. The program comprises the following courses: * Properties of matter in neutron stars and GW emission - Lecturer: Armen Sedrakian (Frankfurt Un.) * Multimessenger observations of neutron stars - Lecturer: Samaya Nissanke (GRAPPA, Amsterdam Un.) * Light dark matter candidates - Lecturer: Kfir Blum (Weizmann In.) * Light dark matter search - Lecturer: Elisa Ferreira (Tokyo Un.) * Light dark matter around black hole and its gravitational signature - Lecturer: Paolo Pani (Roma "la Sapienza" Un.) * Simulation of gravity and GWs in Bose-Einstein condensates - Lecturer: Ivette Fuentes Guridi (Southampton Un.) * Classical and quantum fluids in gravitational fields - Lecturer: Alberto Nicolis (Columbia Un.) The School aims at providing a cross-disciplinary overview and the main tools to work on some of the main aspects of astroparticle physics where quantum collective properties of matter play a crucial role. Practical information on accommodation, support and meals can be found here: https://agenda.infn.it/event/31781/page/6979-practical-info 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 isapp2023[AT]lists.pi.infn.it Best regards, The Organizers: Bartolome Alles Salom (INFN), Ignazio Bombaci (U. Pisa), Giancarlo Cella (INFN), Maria Luisa Chiofalo (U. Pisa), Michele Cignoni (U. Pisa), Elena Cuoco (EGO + SNS), Scilla Degl'Innocenti (U. Pisa), Walter Del Pozzo (U. Pisa), Nicolao Fornengo (U. Torino), Daniele Gaggero (INFN), Dario Grasso (INFN), Leonardo Gualtieri (U. Pisa), Laura Elisa Marcucci (U. Pisa), Giovanni Marozzi (U. Pisa), Paolo Panci (U. Pisa), Barbara Patricelli (U. Pisa), Josef Pradler (HEPHY Vienna), Massimiliano Razzano (U. Pisa), Enrico Trincherini (SNS), Michele Viviani (INFN) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.10. Gravitational waves meet effective field theories, Benasque, Spain --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25984 Starting: 2023-08-20 to 2023-08-26 Location: Benasque, Spain Additional Information: https://www.benasque.org/2023mcs/ Contact: miguel.bezaresfigueroa[AT]nottingham.ac.uk General Relativity (GR) describes gravity on a huge range of scales, field strengths and velocities. However, despite its successes, GR has been showing its age. Cosmological data support the existence of Dark Sector, but may also be interpreted as a breakdown of our understanding of gravity. Also, GR is intrinsically incompatible with quantum field theory, and should be replaced, at high energies, by a (still unknown) quantum theory of gravity. This deadlock may prelude to a paradigm change in our understanding of gravity, possibly triggered by the direct observations of neutron stars and black holes by gravitational-wave interferometers. The recent LIGO/ Virgo observations have already made a huge impact on our theoretical understanding of gravity, by severely constraining several extensions of GR. In this workshop, we will focus on effective field theories of gravity extending/modifying GR, focusing on their predictions for the generation and propagation of gravitational waves, and on their comparison with experiments. Our goal is to establish new synergies among different communities, including numerical relativity, post-Newtonian theory, data analysis and cosmology. Invited Speakers - Karim Noui * - Cliff Burgess * - Claudia de Rham* - Antonio Padilla * - Miguel Zumalacarragui * - Filipo Vernizzi - Alessandra Silvestri - Tanja Hinderer* - Felix Julie - Luis Lehner - Pau Figueras* - Helvi Witek - Aaron Held - Maxence Corman - Leo Stein* - Harald Pfeiffer - Tessa Baker - Andrea Maselli - Dina Traykova (* to be confirmed) The workshop will include ample time for discussions and a selected number of contributed talk, and office space will be available to participants. Besides the spectacular location, Benasque is a very family friendly place. In particular, there will be the possibility of childcare during the conference. Organizers E. Barausse (SISSA, Italy) L. Bernard (Paris Meudon/CNRS) M. Bezares (University of Nottingham) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.11. BritGrav23, Southampton, UK --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26006 Starting: 2023-04-13 to 2023-04-14 Location: Southampton, UK Additional Information: https://sites.google.com/view/britgrav23 Contact: britgrav23[AT]soton.ac.uk The 23rd BritGrav meeting will be hosted by the School of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Southampton. The meeting will span two days, Thursday 13th April and Friday 14th 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 10th March. At the end of the meeting, we will award The Best Student Talk Prize, sponsored by the IOP Publishing Group. Local Organisers: Carsten Gundlach, Michael Kenna-Allison, Fabian Gittins. For inquiries please contact us at britgrav23(a)soton.ac.uk. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.12. Analog gravity in 2023: Summer School+ Workshop, Benasque, Spain --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26009 Starting: 2023-05-22 to 2023-06-02 Location: Benasque, Spain Additional Information: https://www.benasque.org/2023ag/ Contact: agullo[AT]lsu.edu This event has two goals: the training of the new generation of researchers and a discussion of the state of the art of different research programs and experimental platforms related to analog gravity. The events will be held in the 'Centro de Ciencias de Benasque Pedro Pascual' and it is intended to stimulate the exchange of ideas between junior and senior scientists, with both theoretical and experimental expertise. The Center provides facilities and an agreeable atmosphere to allow the participants to carry their work during the meeting. Benasque is a beautiful mountain village located 1140 m above sea level, in a valley at the heart of the Pyrenees, about 140 km north of the city of Zaragoza. The beautiful landscapes, scenic hikes and the proximity to the highest peaks in the Pyrenees make Benasque one of the main tourist sites in the region. The center is child friendly and families are welcome. The center does not offer day care, but can help families to find babysitters if requested. The registration deadline for this even is March 15th 2023. Organizers: I. Agullo ( Louisiana State University) A. Fabbri (University of Valencia) M. Jacquet (Paris Sorbonne University) S. Weinfurtner (University of Nottingham) J. Wilson (Louisiana State University) School: The school will take place from the 22nd to the 27th of May. It will include the following set of topics, which are intended to cover both the theoretical foundations of this filed of research as well as ongoing experimental implementations. Topics: - Quantum field theory in curved spacetimes and analogue gravity - Quantum information and analogue gravity - Fluids of light, dynamical effects, Hawking radiation and super-radiance (theory and experiments) - Analogue gravity in non-linear optical systems (theory and experiments) - Analog gravity in Bose Einstein Condensates (theory and experiments) Invited Lecturers: - Anthony Brady - Iacopo Carusotto + Luca Giacomelli - Elisabeth Giacobino - Friedrich Koenig - Stefano Liberati Financial support: The organizers are exploring different sources of funding support. The availability of funds and the application process will be announced in due time. Workshop: All interested in participating should fill out the application form (see registration section below) The workshop will take place from the 29th of May to the 2nd of June. Invited Speakers - Volodya Eltsov - Ruth Gregory - Joerg Schmiedmayer - Bill Unruh  - Chris Westbrook The registration fee for this conference is: Regular fee: 350 eur.  Only school or workshop fee: 250 eur. For registration, abstract submission, and further information, please visit the website https://www.benasque.org/2023ag/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.13. Workshop on Gravity: classical, quantum, theoretical and experimental, Baton Rouge, LA, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/01/23/workshop-on-gravity-classica… Starting: 2023-03-17 to 2023-03-18 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA Additional Information: https://relativity.phys.lsu.edu/workshop2023/index.html Contact: psingh[AT]lsu.edu The workshop is organized by the Department of Physics and Astronomy at LSU and the Hearne Institute to profess Dr. Jorge Pullin's distinctive career. Jorge Pullin is Horace Hearne Chair in Theoretical Physics with the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Louisiana State University. The workshop will bring together various collaborators and colleagues of Jorge from different areas of classical, quantum and numerical aspects of gravity. During his long and dynamical career, Jorge has published more than 200 research papers and 3 books on loop quantum gravity and has worked in all areas of gravitational physics including classical and quantum aspects, theoretical and experimental elements, foundational aspects of quantum theory and numerical relativity. Jorge's exemplary service to the community includes being the founding editor of Physical Review X, managing editor of International Journal of Modern Physics D, and editorial board of Living Reviews in Relativity, and starting International Loop Quantum Gravity seminars which have been run regularly by Jorge since 2006. He has been awarded various honors including the Fellow of American Physical Society and the American Association of Advancement of Science. The conference will be held in 130 Nicholson Hall at the Department of Physics and Astronomy at LSU. To attend the conference please register by sending an email to Param Singh psingh[at]lsu.edu. There is no registration fee. To get a group hotel rate, register by 2/15/23. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.14. European Einstein Toolkit Meeting 2023, Aveiro, Portugal --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/01/24/european-einstein-toolkit-me… Starting: 2023-06-19 to 2023-06-23 Location: Aveiro, Portugal Additional Information: https://einsteintoolkit.org/ Contact: mzilhao[AT]ua.pt The next European Einstein Toolkit Meeting will take place on 19-23 June 2023 at the University of Aveiro, Portugal. The Einstein Toolkit is a community-driven Open Source software platform of core computational tools to advance and support research in relativistic astrophysics and gravitational physics, including Numerical Relativity, studies of Neutron stars and Magnetohydrodynamics. The first two days of the meeting will include lectures and tutorials geared towards new users of the toolkit. The following three days will focus on the status and future development of the toolkit, including scientific talks as well as dedicated discussion sessions. The meeting will be fully in-person, with no online component. This is the first announcement for you to save the dates. A second announcement will follow shortly with more details about the meeting and on how to register. Registration is expected to open in early March and there will be no registration fee. You are welcome to send questions or informal inquiries to Miguel Zilhao at mzilhao[AT]ua.pt We look forward to welcoming you in Aveiro. Best regards, The organising committee. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.15. At the interface of asymptotics, conformal methods and analysis in general relativity, London, UK --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26037 Starting: 2023-05-09 to 2023-05-10 Location: London, UK Additional Information: https://royalsociety.org/science-events-and-lectures/2023/05/general-relati… Contact: scientific.meetings[AT]royalsociety.org The Royal Society is hosting a Scientific discussion meeting organised by Dr Juan Valiente Kroon and Dr Grigalius Taujanskas. In the sixty years since Penrose's original insight that conformal geometry could be used to study the global structure of fields and spacetimes, these ideas have become central to many parts of mathematical and theoretical physics. Today many inspired methods and frameworks exist for asymptotic analysis in general relativity. This meeting will aim to bring together researchers working on these and related topics. This meeting is intended for researchers in relevant fields and there is no registration fee. Both in person and online attendance is available. More information on the programme and attendance can be found on the Royal Society website. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.16. CoCoNuT Meeting 2023, Potsdam, Germany --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26046 Starting: 2023-04-03 to 2023-04-05 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://www.uv.es/tofora/CoCoNuT2023 Contact: pablo.cerda[AT]uv.es We are pleased to announce the CoCoNuT Meeting 2023 that will be held at the Albert Einstein Institute in Golm near Berlin (Germany), from the 3rd to the 5th of April 2023. The CoCoNuT Meeting series has been taking place yearly since 2008. Although it originally started as a way of meeting users and developers of the CoCoNuT code, it quickly evolved in a more general workshop dealing with more general topics in the field of relativistic astrophysics where everybody is welcome. After 3 years pause due to covid we are restarted the series with a workshop mainly focused on binary neutron star mergers and related issues (magnetic field amplification, equation of state, radiation transport, gravitational waves ...) More information and registration is available at the meeting webpage. Hoping to meet you there, Kenta Kiuchi, Isabel Cordero-Carrion, Micaela Oertel, Alejandro Torres-Forne' and Pablo Cerda-Duran +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.17. Conference of the South African Gravity Society, Durban, South Africa --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/01/26/conference-of-the-south-afri… Starting: 2023-03-17 to 2023-03-21 Location: Durban, South Africa Additional Information: https://astro.ukzn.ac.za/~sags2023/ Contact: hansrajs[AT]ukzn.ac.za This conference is organized by the South Africa Gravity Society, the CoE-MaSS, the Astrophysics Research Centre and the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban. The purpose of this conference is to consider present and future research directions in gravity theories and a variety of related applications in astrophysics and cosmology. We aim to review topical themes in research to be presented by leading experts in the field. Postgraduate students, postdoctoral fellows, emerging researchers and academic staff are welcome to attend. The formal presentations, mainly presented by national and international researchers, will cover research related to the central theme of the conference. Staff and postgraduate students will have the opportunity to participate in discussion sessions and make presentations on their research projects. Dedicated sessions, focussing on the link between gravity theories and potential research problems, are planned where all delegates should participate. The meeting will allow for plenty of opportunity for delegates to reflect and interact on common research problems. We are hoping to create an environment for greater collaboration and interaction so that new research projects may be identified. Emerging researchers will benefit from the expertise of senior researchers present. Venue: ANEW Hotel, Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Dates: 17 - 21 March 2023 Send an email to Ms L Gurudas, School of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, UKZN, at gurudas'at'ukzn.ac.za or call at (031) 260 1019 indicating your interest. You will then be contacted with further details. Additionally please register on the conference website mentioned elsewhere on this page. This is a limited conference as the venue is isolated and close to the Hluhluwe Game Park, home of the Big Five. Accordingly a limited number of international and local delegates can be accommodated. The conference agent Venues for Africa will send each delegate an invoice which should be paid timeously to confirm participation. Expect a cost of about R12 700 (just under USD750) per delegate. This cost covers accommodation for 4 nights including dinners, conference banquet, breakfast, lunches and tea breaks. Additionally transport from the King Shaka International airport will be provided for visitors within this cost. The fee will also include one excursion to the Game Park aboard game drive vehicles provided by the hotel. Talks: There will be a series of plenary and invited talks of about 45 minutes duration each. Additionally contributed talks by faculty, fellows and students will also be scheduled. A poster session will also be allocated on the programme. Kindly complete the Registration form on the official website. Conference Organisers: Sudan Hansraj (Chair), Sunil Maharaj, Jeff Murugan For matters pertaining to the conference please email hansrajs'at'ukzn.ac.za For enquiries about invoices, registration and logistics kindly email Ms. L. Gurudas on gurudas'at'ukzn.ac.za For enquiries about SAGS please contact the current president Jeff Murugan at jeff.murugan'at'uct.ac.za +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.18. XV International Conference on Gravitation, Astrophysics and Cosmology, Gyeongju, Korea --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/01/28/xii-international-conference… Starting: 2023-07-03 to 2023-07-07 Location: Gyeongju, Korea Additional Information: https://www.apctp.org/theme/d/html/activities/activities01_read-pop.php?id=… Contact: sungwon[AT]ewha.ac.kr ICGAC15 is the series of biennial conferences on Gravitation, Astrophysics and Cosmology which take place in the Asia-Pacific region, with the goals to promote cooperation among the member countries and within an international context, high level studies on hot topics and to encourage young physicists on these fields. This conference has been one of the key programs sponsored by APCTP over the past twenty years. It has been hosted by AP regions: Seoul, Korea (1993); Hsinchu, Taiwan (1995); Tokyo, Japan (1997); Beijing, China (1999); Moscow, Russia (2001); Seoul, Korea (2003); Jhongli, Taiwan (2005); Nara, Japan (2007); Wuhan, China (2009); Qui-Nhon, Vietnam (2011); Almaty, Kazakhstan (2013); Moscow, Russia (2015), Seoul, Korea (2017) and Taiwan (2020). After ICGAC14 (online), Taiwan (2020), it will be held at APCTP, Gyeongju, Korea in July 3-7, 2023, as a sequence of MG, GRG and ICGAC for every three years. The topics of ICGAC15 include 1. Classical Gravity, GR Extensions 2. Classical and Quantum Cosmology 3. Dark Matter and Dark Energy 4. Black Holes, Wormholes 5. Strings, Branes, Higher Spin Fields and Quantum Gravity 6. Extra Dimensions and Variation of Constants 7. Experimental Studies of Gravity and Fundamental Physics Space Projects 8. Gravitational Waves 9. Multi Messenger Astronomy 10. Numerical Relativity 11. Relativistic Astrophysics 12. White Dwarfs, Neutron Stars and Gamma Ray Bursts 13. Alternative Theory 14. Education +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. PhD in gravitational wave physics at SISSA, Trieste, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/01/04/phd-in-gravitational-wave-ph… Deadline: 2023-03-07 Location: Trieste, Italy Additional Information: https://pica.cineca.it/sissa/phd-app-01-2023/ Contact: phd[AT]sissa.it SISSA (International School for Advanced Studies, Trieste, Italy) invites applications for several PhD positions in astrophysics, cosmology and astroparticle physics. Candidates interested in the astrophysics of LISA and pulsar timing arrays, in LISA data analysis, and more generally in gravitational wave physics are especially encouraged to apply for the ***Astroparticle physics*** positions at the following link https://pica.cineca.it/sissa/phd-app-01-2023/ The deadline for applications is March 7, with oral and written exams to take place online the week of March 27 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoctoral Fellowship in the High Energy Physics, Cosmology and Astrophysics Theory, Cape Town, South Africa ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25943 Deadline: 2023-02-24 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Additional Information: http://hepcat.group/opportunities/ Contact: melissa.largier[AT]uct.ac.za The High Energy Physics, Cosmology an 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 2023. The HEPCAT group was established 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 connecting observation and theory. For more information on the activities of the HEPCAT group, see http://hepcat.group/. Our faculty members include Shajid Haque, Jeff Murugan, Jonathan Shock and Amanda Weltman, and most recently Marisa Geyer, a pulsar scientist and active member of the MeerKAT Large Survey Projects (LSPs) MeerTime and TRAPUM, that conduct a wide range of projects in pulsar timing and pulsar and radio transient searching. For more information on her work, please see www.marisageyer.co.za, and find additional information on the LSP projects at www.meertime.org and www.trapum.org respectively. With this position, HEPCAT is seeking to expand its involvement in conducting radio pulsar and fast transient research both observationally and through its theoretical applications including conducting tests of Gravity in relativistic binaries; contributing to the searches for nano-Hz Gravitational Waves through high precision pulsar timing analysis and modelling radio transient propagation effects and studying its implications, in the case of Fast Radio Bursts, on Cosmological models. Applicants must have a track record of accomplishment and independence in their research. There will also be opportunities to join external collaborations, including the pulsar and transient programmes running on MeerKAT (Meertime, TRAPUM and MeerTRAP), the HIRAX experiment, the MeerKAT extension project (MK+) as well as SKAO working groups. There will be additional opportunities to perform joint work across all group research areas, including astrophysics, gravity, cosmology and machine learning more broadly. The appointment must comply with the University's approved policies, procedures and practices for the postdoctoral sector, and is subject to the rules and approval of the University of Cape Town and the National Research Foundation of South Africa. The appointment is for two years at the outset, with a possible extension of one year subject to satisfactory progress and availability of funding. A PhD in Astrophysics, Astronomy, Physics or Applied Mathematics 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 way from the city centre, Cape Town offers a perfectly balanced lifestyle. The city offers a wonderfully cosmopolitan atmosphere at a relatively low cost of living. The postdoc funding level is R400000 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 2023. The submission deadline is 24 February 2023. Screening of candidates will start thereafter 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 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Research associate in theoretical cosmology, Sheffield, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25949 Deadline: 2023-02-01 Location: Sheffield, UK Additional Information: https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/CWI228/research-associate-in-theoretical-cosmolo… Contact: c.vandebruck[AT]sheffield.ac.uk The Consortium of Fundamental Physics is seeking an STFC funded research associate in theoretical cosmology, working in at least one of the following areas: early universe cosmology, cosmological aspects of modified gravity theories, and constraining cosmological models with data. The Gravitation and Cosmology Group at the University of Sheffield consists of 5 academics (Eleonora Di Valentino, Sam Dolan, Steffen Gielen, Carsten van de Bruck, and Elizabeth Winstanley), 1 RA and 15 Ph.D. students. The Theoretical Particle Cosmology Group at Lancaster University consists of 3 academics (Konstantinos Dimopoulos, David Sloan and John McDonald) and 3 Ph.D. students. The candidate should have a Ph.D. in Physics and Astronomy, or equivalent, and be working in theoretical cosmology in at least one of the areas mentioned above. They should have a solid track record of high-quality publications, appropriate to their career stage. This post is offered on a fixed term contract for 24 months, ideally starting in October 2023, working at the University of Sheffield with a possible extension of 12 months to work at the University of Lancaster. We expect the successful applicant to contribute to the scientific activities of the Consortium of Fundamental Physics, comprised by Sheffield and Lancaster Universities. Applicants should submit a CV, publications list (if not included in the CV) and research proposal (up to 4 pages). To apply, visit https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/CWI228/research-associate-in-theoretical-cosmolo… The deadline is the Wednesday 1 February 2023. For informal enquiries, please contact Carsten van de Bruck (c.vandebruck [at] sheffield.ac.uk). Applications that are directly sent to this email will not be accepted. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Postdoc position on ET Instrumentation, Neaples, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25951 Deadline: 2023-01-30 Location: Neaples, Italy Additional Information: https://jobs.dsi.infn.it/dettagli_job.php?id=3531 Contact: difiore[AT]na.infn.it Dear Colleagues, we announce a public selection procedure, based on CV and interview, to award 1 Senior research grant (Postdoc) for conducting scientific research at the INFN Section of Napoli, Italy, on the following topic: "Development and experimental test of a prototype seismic pre-isolator for Einstein Telescope". The deadline for application is January 30, 2023. The call, both in Italian and English, is available at the link below, The grant lasts 24 months and is renewable for a further 12 months. All other details are reported in the call. The Napoli Gravitational research group, including researchers from INFN and University of Naples "Federico II", is involved in the Virgo Experiment since its foundation and is actively working to the development of the ET project for a third generation GW antenna in Europe. Other research activities include the Archimedes and LAG experiments, funded by INFN. The group is composed by 6 staff members, 1 tenure track assistant professor, 1 fixed-term assistant professor, 1 research engineer, 2 postdocs and 1 PhD students. The selected candidate will work, within the ET collaboration, to the development and test, in the Gravitational Physics Laboratory in Napoli, of a prototype seismic pre-isolator for the future Einstein Telescope underground GW detector. The research is also of interest for the Advanced Virgo project. Previous experience in seismic isolation for GW detectors is welcome but non mandatory. For any further detail or information please contact: Luciano Di Fiore (difiore[AT]na.infn.it) or Lucia Trozzo (trozzo[AT]na.infn.it) Please circulate this information to all possible interested candidates. Best regards Dr Luciano Di Fiore I.N.F.N. - sezione di Napoli Complesso Universitario di Monte S.Angelo Via Cintia, 80126 - Napoli tel. +39-081-676140/676881 fax. +39-081-676254 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Postdoc position in mathematics, Potsdam, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25954 Deadline: 2023-02-01 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://www.math.uni-potsdam.de/~paycha/paycha/Home.html Contact: sypfeiffer[AT]uni-potsdam.de This is a two year fixed term research position funded by the DFG (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft) which is available as from April 1st 2023. The starting date can nevertheless be adjusted for some other date between April 1st and September 30th 2023. The successful candidate will work with Prof. S. Paycha. Her or his research topics should touch upon analysis or geometry and have some substantial intersection with at least one of the following topics -Regularisation techniques -Renormalisation methods -Groupoids in mathematical physics -Pseudo-differential analysis -Infinite dimensional geometry -Index theory and anomalies -Noncommutative geometry and interactions with physics -Gauge theory -Combinatorics on cones The topic of the research project funded by the DFG is "Renormalisation under the prism of meromorphic functions in several variables", which touches on various of the above mentioned topics, leaving a lot of flexibility for the research direction the future postdoc would actually like to follow. Applications should be sent by February 1st 2023 to Sylke Pfeiffer with 1) a statement setting out how she or he meets the selection criteria, 2) a curriculum vitae including a list of publications, 3) a statement of research interests, 4) the names and contact details of two referees. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. PhD Studentships in Gravitational Wave Source Modelling, Birmingham, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25959 Deadline: 2023-01-31 Location: Birmingham, UK Additional Information: http://www.sr.bham.ac.uk/phd/index.php Contact: g.pratten[AT]bham.ac.uk I would like to bring your attention to two 4-year PhD positions at the Institute for Gravitational Wave Astronomy at the University of Birmingham. These positions would be to work with Dr Geraint Pratten and are particularly aimed at applicants looking to work in the following areas: analytical modelling of gravitational-wave sources, numerical relativity simulations of compact binaries, exploring fundamental physics with gravitational-wave observations and gravitational-wave data analysis. All students are welcome to apply! The Institute for Gravitational Wave Astronomy is one of the leading centres for gravitational-wave research in Europe. We offer a vibrant research environment with diverse interests across the group. We are members of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, the LISA Consortium, the Cosmic Explorer Consortium, the Einstein Telescope, and the European Pulsar Timing Array. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. Postdoctoral position in Gravity and Astrophysics, Prague, Czech Republic ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/01/13/postdoctoral-positions-in-gr… Deadline: 2023-02-24 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Additional Information: https://jobs.ceico.cz/appform.aspx?job=gravity_astro Contact: saltas[AT]fzu.cz Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the field of gravity and astrophysics, at the Central European Institute for Cosmology and Fundamental Physics (CEICO) within the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences. The duration of the post is for 2 years (initial contract is for 1 year, renewable for a further year subject to performance). Starting date is flexible, with the latest being 1st October 2023. The gross salary is competitive, 60,000 CZK/month, from which insurance/pension contributions are deducted, and is subject to a yearly raise contingent upon performance. A generous travel budget (100,000 CZK/year) along with funds for personal equipment are offered. The successful applicant will join the team of Dr. Ippocratis Saltas and contribute towards the development of precision tests of the standard paradigm of gravity and particle physics with astrophysics, alongside pursuing their own independent research activities. The positions are supported by funds through the Czech Science Foundation (GACR) and the Czech Academy of Sciences. Applicants must hold a PhD degree in Physics/Astronomy, or a related field by the start of the post. Applications from candidates with a numerical or theoretical expertise in any of the following areas are welcome: - Physics of strong gravity and compact objects - Modelling of gravitational-wave sources - Gravitational probes of dark matter/particle physics with astrophysical systems (e.g compact objects) Applicants with expertise in other fields synergistic to the above, theoretical or computational, are strongly encouraged to apply. Post-holders will have access to the group's state-of-the-art computing cluster. CEICO is an international, interdisciplinary centre within the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences in Prague, established with funds from the Czech Academy of Sciences, the Czech Science Foundation, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports and the European Commission. It performs research on cosmology, astrophysics, instrumentation, field theory and string theory, and it is a host of a lively atmosphere with numerous staff and postdoctoral researchers, students and visitors. CEICO values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. For more information, see: https://www.ceico.cz/. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr. Ippocratis Saltas. Application procedure: Applications should be made online at the link provided. Applicants should fill the online form and upload in a single pdf file the following: - Curriculum Vitae, - A brief description of past and current research interests/achievements, and their vision as to how they would fit for the post (maximum two pages, no less than 11 pt fonts), - List of publications (Optionally, a link to an online database, e.g NASA/ADS, could be additionally provided). The contact details of 3 academic referees must be supplied online. Referees will be contacted automatically by the online system - it is the applicant's responsibility to inform them of their application and the deadline below. Applications received by email will not be accepted. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Scientific Programmer Position at the Max-Planck-Institute for Gravitational Physics, Potsdam, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25990 Deadline: 2023-02-20 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://www.aei.mpg.de/991039/scientific-programmer Contact: andre.schirotzek[AT]aei.mpg.de The "Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity" division at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute, AEI) in Potsdam is looking for a highly motivated, talented Scientific Programmer who will actively engage in the computational research activities carried out in the division. The position will be at the level of a staff scientist; the appointment will initially be for 3 years, with the possibility of becoming permanent afterwards. In exceptional cases, the position can be made permanent sooner, or from the beginning. The "Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity" (ACR) division, led by Alessandra Buonanno, is composed of about 40 scientists, including three permanent group leaders, Jonathan Gair, Harald Pfeiffer, Jan Steinhoff, and the five-year research group leader Miguel Zumalacarregui. The division also hosts several long and short-term visitors, and it has ties with the Physics Department at the University of Maryland, the Humboldt University in Berlin, and the University of Potsdam. Several members of the division are part of international collaborations including the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, the LISA Consortium and the Einstein Telescope Collaboration. With recent ground-breaking observations of gravitational waves by the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA (LVK) collaboration, gravitational-wave astrophysics is an exciting, fast-growing field. One of the main research activities in the ACR division is the development of theoretical models of gravitational waves from astrophysical and cosmological sources. Such models are necessary to detect gravitational waves and extract the physical information about the extreme sources that generate them, such as black holes and neutron stars. They are also needed to test the nature of gravity itself. These models are also employed to make predictions about future more sensitive detectors, such as LISA, the Einstein Telescope and Cosmic Explorer. The ACR division plays a leading role in this pursuit, by creating and helping maintain production analyses codes (such as the LIGO Algorithm Library), and by maintaining and developing a waveform modeling toolkit called pyEOBNR (which is an effective-one-body (EOB) numerical-relativity (NR) calibrated waveform model for binary systems in the Python language). It is expected that the pyEOBNR toolkit will include ever more physical effects and be made computationally efficient for future detectors. Furthermore, evaluating waveform models can be computationally expensive and therefore the ACR division is also leading activities to accelerate gravitational-wave inference. This activity includes the maintenance and development of the machine-learning algorithm Deep INference for Gravitational-wave Observations (DINGO). DINGO uses state-of-the-art machine learning methods, such as normalizing flows, to directly infer the parameters, with uncertainties of events, observed by current ground-based gravitational-wave detectors. This inference can be done in seconds, enabling the use of the most accurate waveform models for a much wider range of scientific applications than ever before. It is anticipated that DINGO will be used for an increasing range of ACR projects over the coming years, and be extended to a wider range of source types and adapted to future detectors. It is expected that the successful candidate for this position will support the computational work of ACR scientists. The successful candidate will also participate in software development and its application to the analysis of current and future observational data. Modelling and inference work within the ACR department makes use of a high-performance computer cluster, Urania, with ~6,000 cores, a high-throughput compute cluster, Hypatia with ~12,000 cores and two GPU servers, Saraswati and Lakshmi, each with 8 A100 GPUs. Those clusters are used to run numerical-relativity simulations of gravitational-wave sources, and to carry out source modeling and data-analysis studies for current and future gravitational-wave detectors. The clusters are maintained by a full-time cluster administrator. Key tasks/responsibilities: - Support the development and maintenance of software packages used to generate waveform models (such as pyEOBNR), and used for statistical inference on the properties of observed gravitational-wave sources (such as DINGO). - Work to ensure that the computational performance of the software meets the needs of the ACR's scientists. - Ensure that software developed in the division is well documented to facilitate the easy use of the code by new members and external collaborators. - Consult and train scientists in the use of software, as needed. - Support research and publications conducted by scientists in the division. - Engage in visualization of results. Required education and experience: - Ph.D. in computer science, astronomy, physics or a related discipline. - At least 4 years of experience with high-performance computing (HPC) or high-throughput computing (HTC) resources. - Expert knowledge in computational languages used in the astrophysics and physics community (e.g., Python, C/C++, Mathematica). - Experience using multiple computational platforms (e.g., OSX, Windows, Unix/Linux). - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Excellent knowledge of oral and written English. Preferred qualifications: - Background in gravitational-wave physics or astrophysics. - Familiarity with gravitational-wave software. - Familiarity with modern software development practices, such as version control (Git) and continuous integration (CI). - Knowledge of machine-learning methods. - Experience in numerical solutions of ordinary and partial differential equations. For the application, you will be asked to upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications and a statement of past and future research activities related to this job of not more than 3 pages. Applicants will need to indicate the names of three referees for recommendation letters. Please register an account with our job portal and fill in the contact information for the referees well before the deadline, so that reference letters can be received in time. Referees will receive an email with instructions on how to upload their letters. In case of problems with the application form, please contact jobs[AT]aei.mpg.de. Salary and benefits follow the remuneration of public employees in Germany ("Tarifvertrag im Oeffentlichen Dienst, TVOED"). Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline for full consideration is February 20, 2023, including reception of reference letters. The anticipated start date of the positions is Fall 2023. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. 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, 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 (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, a parent-child office and a nursing room. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Ikerbasque senior postdoctoral fellowships in gravitation and cosmology, Bilbao Spain ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25993 Deadline: 2023-02-12 Location: Bilbao, Spain Additional Information: https://calls.ikerbasque.net/images/stories/2023_ikerbasque_rf_call_specs.p… Contact: gravitation[AT]ehu.eus The "Gravitation and Cosmology" group at the Department of Physics of the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) is seeking expressions of interest to apply for a Ikerbasque Research Fellow. These five year fellowships are directed to promising young researchers and offer a track towards a PI role and independent research. Ikerbasque is committed to offer a long-term career and fellows in their 5th year can be assessed for a permanent position. The position would be cofunded by a grant of the Spanish Ministry of Science. The members of this grant are David Brizuela, Inaki Garay, Ruth Lazkoz, Salvador Robles-Perez, Jose M M Senovilla, and Raul Vera. Our lines of research cover cosmological observational tests, alternative theories of gravity, dark energy, dark matter, mathematical aspects of gravitation and Lorentzian geometry, astrophysical compact objects, quantum models of cosmology and black holes, and loop quantum gravity. The candidates should have at least 5 years of postdoctoral experience (having defended their thesis between the years 2012 and 2017) and a strong research track record in any of the above-mentioned, or related, areas. Interested candidates should send their curriculum vitae and a short statement of research interests (all joined together in one pdf file) to gravitation(a)ehu.eus with the subject line "Ikerbasque application". In addition, they also should arrange for two letters of recommendation to be submitted to the same address with the subject line "Recommendation letter 'candidate's name'". The deadline for applications is February 12, 2023. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. Postdoctoral Position in Quantum Gravity, Beijing, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/01/24/postdoctoral-position-in-qua… Deadline: 2023-03-01 Location: Beijing, China Additional Information: http://gravityen.bnu.edu.cn/activity1/387.html Contact: mayg[AT]bnu.edu.cn The Center for Relativity and Gravitation at Beijing Normal University has one postdoc position opening from September 2023 in the field of quantum gravity and quantum cosmology. The position include 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, 2023. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. Research Associate in Quantum Gravity, Sheffield, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26036 Deadline: 2023-02-16 Location: Sheffield, UK Additional Information: https://jobs.shef.ac.uk/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PARAM=cG… Contact: s.c.gielen[AT]sheffield.ac.uk We are seeking a Research Associate in Quantum Gravity to work on topics related to the Royal Society funded project "Time, clocks and singularities in quantum gravity". This project will explore the issue of general covariance and the role of clocks and time in quantum gravity and quantum cosmology, focusing both on canonical and covariant quantisation and on the role of quantum clocks for cosmology and black holes. The Research Associate will be a member of the Gravitation and Cosmology group at the University of Sheffield, which currently consists of 5 academics (Eleonora Di Valentino, Sam Dolan, Steffen Gielen, Carsten van de Bruck, and Elizabeth Winstanley), 2 postdocs/RAs and 16 Ph.D. students. You should have a PhD in Mathematics, Physics or equivalent, experience working with canonical and/or path integral methods in quantum gravity and quantum cosmology (ideally with focus on the problem of time and the question of general covariance), and have a solid track record of publications, appropriate to your career stage. This post is initially offered on a fixed term contract, available from 1 April 2023 and with an initially fixed end date of 31 December 2025. For informal enquiries about this job and the recruiting department, please contact the grant holder Steffen Gielen (s.c.gielen[AT]sheffield.ac.uk). Note that you must apply using the University system, and applications or documents directly sent via email will not be accepted. For administration queries and details on the application process, contact the lead recruiter Olivia Mason (o.mason[AT]sheffield.ac.uk) We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University. We are one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University's Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development. We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12. Postdoctoral Position at the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/01/31/postdoctoral-position-at-the… Deadline: 2023-03-01 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Additional Information: https://astro.cas.cz/ Contact: gglukes[AT]asu.cas.cz The Astronomical Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences invites applications for one post-doctoral position in the Relativistic Astrophysics Group at the Prague section of the Institute. The appointment is initially for one year; an extension until 31.12.2025 is expected upon satisfactory scientific performance and availability of funds. The salary will be based on the domestic level and it includes health insurance. Commencement is expected on the 1st of October 2023, but this date is relatively flexible. Candidates are expected to demonstrate research experience at least in one of the following topics: compact objects in binary systems (effective one-body approximation, self-force, post-Newtonian mechanics), gravitational waves (analytical and numerical calculation, data analysis, synergy with electromagnetic signatures), chaos theory in dynamical astronomy. A successful applicant will join Georgios Loukes-Gerakopoulos and his research team. Applications containing a Cover Letter, a Curriculum Vitae, a List of Publications, and a Summary of Research Plans should be submitted in a single pdf to: sekretariat (at) asu.cas.cz subject: "GW postdoc 2023 - Prague" cc: gglukes (at) asu.cas.cz Two recommendation letters should be sent to the same email addresses with the same subject. The successful candidate should hold a PhD degree in the field. Preferences will be given to early-stage researchers. A necessary condition for the appointment is to satisfy the legal requirements for being employed in Czech Republic. For informal inquiries about the position please feel free to email Georgios Loukes-Gerakopoulos. To receive full consideration please submit your application and arrange your recommendation letters to be sent by the 1st of March 2023. Applications will be acknowledged by email. Once the selection process is completed, the successful applicant will be notified. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. New book: Experimental Gravitation ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25919 Additional Information: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-95596-0 A new textbook "Experimental Gravitation" has been published by Springer Lecture Notes in Physics. Authors: Fulvio Ricci and Massimo Bassan Available in print and in electronic format. https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-95596-0 This book features a comprehensive review of experimental gravitation. It is a textbook based on the graduate courses on "Experimental Gravitation" taught by the authors at their respective universities in Rome: Sapienza and Tor Vergata. A number of different research topics in the field are covered: from the torsion pendulum (still today the tool of choice for measuring small forces or torques) to the large interferometers developed to observe gravitational waves. Techniques that are still under development are also discussed, like the pulsar timing array and space-based detectors of the future. This book is written by experimentalists for experimentalists. While the background physics is summarized for less experienced readers, the emphasis is certainly on experimental verifications: the strategy, the apparatuses, the data analysis and the results of many cornerstone experiments are analyzed and discussed in depth. This textbook serves as a useful resource for both graduate students and professionals working in the increasingly vibrant field of experimental gravity. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Multiple PhD positions in UMass Dartmouth and University of Rhode Island, - Closing Soon! ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2023/01/18/multiple-phd-positions-in-um… Additional Information: https://web.uri.edu/gravity/phd-openings/ **DEADLINE APPROACHING -- FEBRUARY 1st** One or more Ph.D. positions in the UMass-URI Gravity Research Consortium (U2GRC) starting in September 2023. We are particularly interested in applicants looking to work in these specific research areas: gravitational-wave detector characterization, parameter estimation and detection, data-driven modeling, numerical relativity, and black hole perturbation theory. How to apply? U2GRC is jointly run by the University of Rhode Island (URI) and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (UMassD). Therefore, interested students would apply to either URI, UMassD, or both depending on their preference. Applicants seeking further information may contact u2grc-faculty -at- googlegroups -dot- com. The deadline for submitting applications is February 1st, 2023. About the UMass-URI Gravity Research Consortium: The recently established U2GRC 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-Virgo-KAGRA Collaboration, LISA Consortium, and the SXS Collaboration. U2GRC currently has 10 PhD students. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. A Memoriam of Bernd Schmidt ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=26089 Additional Information: In Memoriam of Bernd Schmidt On 10th January 2023 Bernd Schmidt passed away. He is survived by his wife Christa Pauler and daughters Katrin and Nikola Schmidt. Bernd was an influential scientist whose work covered many of the aspects of general relativity which are nowadays called Mathematical Relativity. He started his research career at Hamburg University, where Pascual Jordan led an illustrious group which produced, among many others, Juergen Ehlers, Engelbert Schuecking and Rainer K. Sachs. A modern version of his 1996 diploma thesis was published in 1991 as "Existence and Properties of Spherically Symmetric Static Fluid Bodies with a Given Equation of State", co-authored with Alan Rendall. His first published paper in 1967 on "Isometry Groups with Surface-Orthogonal Trajectories" is important for understanding the geometry of spherically symmetric spacetimes and forms the basis for the treatment in Appendix B of the celebrated Hawking-Ellis monograph. The subject of spherical symmetry in general relativty remained close to Bernd's interest throughout his life. Bernd's 1972 paper on the bundle (or b-) boundary also plays a key role in description of singularities of Chapter 8 in the Hawking-Ellis monograph. When Juergen Ehlers undertook the call to create a relativity group at the Max Planck Institute for Physics and Astrophysics in Munich, he recruited Bernd to join him. Bernd remained with this group through its relocation, first at Garching and finally at Golm. In 1995, with Ehlers, Bernard Schutz and Helmut Friedrich, Bernd became a founding member of the Albert Einstein Institute at Golm, the Max Planck Institute devoted to Gravitation. Starting in 1995, he was instrumental in assisting the founding Directors in designing and staffing the new Institute. After his retirement in 2007 he moved back to Munich, where he continued research until his death. Bernd recently presented a talk in Golm on the history of the Institute. In the week following his return to Munich he became afflicted with a fatal brain abscess. Bernd's research contributions are striking in their breadth. The subjects range from purely geometric topics such as spacetime isometry groups and the theory of connections, to subjects of physical importance such as spacetime singularities, the asymptotic structure of the gravitational field, exact solutions of the Einstein equations, mathematical cosmology, stellar oscillations, relativistic elasticity, quasi-normal modes and aspects of numerical relativity. His comprehensive Living Review with Kostas Kokkatas on "Quasi-Normal modes of Stars and Black Holes" has provided an important resource for numerous perturbation studies which have been a main topic in relativistic astrophysics. In particular, the review has gained particular importance from the recent observations of gravitational waves from binary inspirals, where quasi-normal modes dominate the final ringdown of the waveform. His work on boost-symmetric spacetimes with Jiri Bicak, and the analysis of various aspects of the asymptotic structure of spatial and null infinity has led to a number of important advances. Thanks to his more recent work with Robert Beig, elasticity has now become an interesting new area of research in mathematical general relativity. Their collaboration continued until Bernd's last publication, "Mechanics of Floating Bodies" (2021). Bernd was insightful and perceptive in both research and friendship. Many mathematical relativists were drawn to the Albert Einstein Institute for long visits because of Bernd's presence. A great many colleagues in this community will share our appreciation of his advice, professional support and research input. His clarity of thought and friendly help went beyond his own specialties and spanned all aspects of general relativity. This was immediately apparent to those who benefited from interacting with him and was perhaps his most important contribution to the field. Abhay Ashtekar, Robert Beig, Jeff Winicour ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Nordic Winter School on Gravitational Astrophysics, Skeikampen, Norway 1.2. 26th Capra meeting on Radiation Reaction in General Relativity, Copenhagen, Denmark 1.3. Lectures on Theoretical Physics: Quantum Gravity (online) 1.4. 13th Central European Relativity Seminar, Stockholm, Sweden 1.5. Dark Matter and Stars: Multi-Messenger Probes of Dark Matter and Modified Gravity, Lisbon, Portugal 1.6. Physical Interpretations of Relativity Theory, Moscow, Russia 1.7. Relativistic Quantum Information North 2023, Chania, Crete, Greece 1.8. Probing the quantum origin of spacetime, Northampton, UK 1.9. School: "Future Cosmology", Cargese, France 1.10. Hot topics in Modern Cosmology: Spontaneous Workshop XV, Cargese, France 1.11. 4th G2Net Training School on Gravitational Waves, Geophysics and Machine Learning, Thessaloniki, Greece (hybrid) 2. Jobs 2.1. Postdoctoral Position in Gravitational-wave and Multi-Messenger Astrophysics, Rolla, MO, USA 2.2. Postdoc and PhD positions at MPI for Gravitational Physics, Hannover, Germany 2.3. Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Pure Mathematics/Mathematical Physics, Sheffield, UK 2.4. Research Associate in Cosmology and Gravitation (Fixed Term), Cambridge, UK 2.5. PhD position in multi-messenger astronomy and astrophysics, Utrecht, The Netherlands 2.6. Postdoctoral position in machine learning at Fudan University, Shanghai, China 2.7. Postdoctoral Position in Black Hole Astrophysics, Shanghai, China 2.8. Expression of interest - Postdoc in QFT in curved spacetime and applications, Genoa, Italy 2.9. Research fellowships in gravitational physics, Lisbon, Portugal 2.10. (senior) postdoctoral position, Potsdam, Germany 2.11. Fixed-term (3yr) Researcher position in HPC for astrophysics, cosmology, and gravity theory, Rome, Italy 2.12. Balzan PhD position, Berlin, Germany 2.13. PostDoc in Theoretical Gravity, Paris, France 2.14. Research Fellow in Gravitational Waves, Birmingham, UK 2.15. Postdoctoral position in gravitational-wave source modelling, Southampton, UK 3. News 3.1. 2023 Awards for Essays on Gravitation 3.2. Giulio Rampa PhD Thesis Prize, Call for nominations, 2023 Edition 3.3. Living Reviews in Relativity: "Unveiling the Universe with emerging cosmological probes" ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Nordic Winter School on Gravitational Astrophysics, Skeikampen, Norway --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/12/02/nordic-winter-school-on-grav… Starting: 2023-01-29 to 2023-02-03 Location: Skeikampen, Norway Additional Information: https://indico.nbi.ku.dk/event/1903/ Contact: nbia-school[AT]nbi.ku.dk The Nordic Winter School on Gravitational Astrophysics aims to introduce Ph.D. students, advanced Master's students and Postdocs to current exciting topics in gravitation, particle physics and cosmology. It takes place at the beautiful Thon Hotel Skeikampen, approximately 40 kilometers north of Lillehammer (200 km north of Oslo). You can find details about the area here: http://www.skeikampen.no/en/. This year, the school has a particular focus on Gravitational Physics and the science behind gravitational wave analysis. The School will feature the following invited guest lecturers: * Elisa Bortolas (University of Milano Bicocca) -- Formation of Supermassive Black Hole Binaries * Simon Portegies Zwart (University of Leiden) -- Computational Astrophysics and Gravitational wave sources * Aaron Zimmerman (University of Texas Austin) -- Gravitational Wave physics and observations Together with shorter topical lectures by: * Johan Samsing -- Formation channels for binary black holes * Jose M. Ezquiaga -- Fundamental Physics and Cosmology with Gravitational Waves * Daniel J. D'Orazio -- Finding Supermassive Black Hole Binaries * Maarten van de Meent - Modelling Black Hole Binary Dynamics The Winter School attendance will be limited to 40 participants. Please check the Registration page for detailed information about the necessary registration materials. Preference will be given to applicants from the Nordic countries, but there will be more spaces available and 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. 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. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. 26th Capra meeting on Radiation Reaction in General Relativity, Copenhagen, Denmark --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25800 Starting: 2023-07-03 to 2023-07-07 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Additional Information: https://www.caprameeting.org Contact: capra26[AT]caprameeting.org The 26th Capra meeting on Radiation Reaction in General Relativity will take place at Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen from 3rd - 7th July 2023. Registration is now open and there is no registration fee. The Capra meeting is an annual workshop on the topic of radiation reaction in general relativity. The primary focus of these workshops is the development of self-force techniques to model the dynamics of black hole binaries and further our understanding of the two-body problem in General Relativity. This week-long meeting will consist of review talks, short contributed presentations, and discussion sessions. Contributed talks on all aspects of the radiation reaction problem (including related topics such as EMRI astrophysics or data analysis) are welcome. A limited number of conference grants will be available for early career researchers working on project with promising applications in the field. All applications will be considered, but preference will be given to PhD students from developing countries or with limited access to funding. At Capra and Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, 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 do more to provide equal opportunities at Capra, please do not hesitate to get in touch at edi(a)caprameeting.org. For registration and further information, please visit the conference website at https://www.caprameeting.org. The Capra Meeting at the Niels Bohr Institute is supported by the Villum Foundation. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Lectures on Theoretical Physics: Quantum Gravity (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25807 Starting: 2023-03-07 to 2023-06-23 Location: Online Additional Information: https://indico.ictp.it/event/10146 Contact: galvizblancod10[AT]mails.tsinghua.edu.cn Physics Without Frontiers has enlisted volunteers Daniel Galviz and Ruben Campos and partnered with the Physics Department at the University of Los Andes to provide online advanced courses in theoretical physics for undergraduate and graduate students in Venezuela and Latin America. The Third course, Quantum Gravity, will be taught online from 7th March to 23th June 2023 by Ruben Campos Delgado (Bethe Center for Theoretical Physics and Uni Bonn, DE). Physics students from different universities in Latin America will be trained in Quantum gravity, Black Holes and string theory and its applications to cosmology. Every student will receive an ICTP-PWF certificate at the end. The application procedure is open now (the deadline is on 28th Feb 2023). For more information visit our Website. Goals and deliverables Help students in Latin America by teaching lectures on theoretical physics. Help students to be familiar with advanced 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. Guest Speakers: Prof. Gaston Giribet (New York University, USA) Prof. Irene Valenzuela (CERN and, IFT, CH) Prof. Juan Pedraza (IFT Madrid, ES) Tatevik Vardanyan (Universitaet zu Koeln, DE) Daniel Sega (NASA FINESST Fellow and CU Boulder , USA) Eugenia Colafranceschi (UC santa Barbara, USA) Lecturer: Ruben Campos Delgado (Bethe Center for Theoretical Physics & Uni Bonn, DE) Teaching Assistant: Muldrow Etheredge (University of Massachusetts Amherst, USA) Project coordinator: Daniel Galviz, YMSC (Tsinghua University) and ICTS (Tata Institute of Fundamental Research) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. 13th Central European Relativity Seminar, Stockholm, Sweden --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/12/06/13th-central-european-relati… Starting: 2023-05-03 to 2023-05-05 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Additional Information: https://cers.univie.ac.at/cers13/index.html Contact: oliverlp[AT]kth.se The Stockholm meeting will be the thirteenth 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. The meeting will be held on site unless the pandemic situation prevents it. Abstracts received by April 7, 2023, will receive full attention. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Dark Matter and Stars: Multi-Messenger Probes of Dark Matter and Modified Gravity, Lisbon, Portugal --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/12/08/dark-matter-and-stars-multi-… Starting: 2023-05-03 to 2023-05-05 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Additional Information: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1194229/ Contact: icdms2023[AT]centra.tecnico.ulisboa.pt 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 aims 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 - Models of dark matter - Cosmology - Modified gravity We seek to encourage dialogue between different research groups to enhance collaboration and help to 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 the Centro de Congressos, Center for Astrophysics and Gravitation, Instituto Superior Tecnico, University of Lisbon, Portugal. PARTICIPANTS Registration for the conference is free of charge. The number of participants is limited to 120 people to ensure comfortable usage of facilities and create good opportunities for the participants to interact. The selection of the final participant list is the responsibility of the organizing committee. The criteria for choosing the participants are based on availability and conference goals, as described above. INVITED SPEAKERS - Katy Clough (Queen Mary University of London) - Eleonora Di Valentino (Sheffield University) - Tim Dietrich (University of Potsdam/Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute)) - Lavinia Heisenberg (ETH Zuerich/Heidelberg University) - Chris Kouvaris (National Technical University of Athens) - Andrea Maselli (Gran Sasso Institute) - Sanjay Reddy (University of Washington) ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Ilidio Lopes (Co-chair, IST, University of Lisbon) Violetta Sagun (Co-chair, University of Coimbra) Laura Sagunski (Co-chair, Goethe University Frankfurt) Ana Brito (IST, University of Lisbon/Instituto Superior de Gestao) Marco Calza (University of Coimbra) Edoardo Giangrandi (University of Coimbra) Jose Sande Lemos (IST, University of Lisbon) Grigorios Panotopoulos (Frontera University) Joseph Silk (Johns Hopkins University/Oxford University/Paris, Institute of Astrophysics) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. Physical Interpretations of Relativity Theory, Moscow, Russia --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25843 Starting: 2023-07-03 to 2023-07-06 Location: Moscow, Russia Additional Information: https://pirt.bmstu.ru/en/ Contact: dekan-fn[AT]mail.ru International Conference "Physical Interpretations of Relativity Theory" (PIRT-2023) will take place July 3 - 6, 2023 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-2023 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 MSTU, Russia (University Rector, Chairman, IOC) Acad. of RAS, Prof. Alexei Starobinsky, Landau Institute for Theoretical Physics RAS, Russia (Chairman, ISC) Corr.-Member of RAS, Prof. Andrei Morozov, Bauman MSTU, Moscow, Russia (Co-Chairman, ISC) Prof. Vladimir Gladyshev, Bauman MSTU, Russia (Co-Chairman, IOC, ISC) Prof. Innocenzo M. Pinto, University of Naples "Federico II", Italy (IOC, ISC) Prof. Louis Kauffman, University of Illinois at Chicago, United States (ISC) Prof. Bivudutta Mishra, BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, India (IOC, ISC) Dr. Richard Kerner, Sorbonne-Universite', France (ISC) Prof. Roland Triay, Centre de Physique Theorique CNRS - Aix- Marseille University, France (IOC, ISC) Prof. Aroonkumar Beesham, University of Zululand, South Africa (IOC, ISC) Prof. Sunil Kumar Tripathy, Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, Sarang, India (IOC, ISC) Prof. Carlos Romero, Universidade Federal da Paraiba, Brazil (IOC, ISC) Prof. Sergey Chervon, Ulyanovsk State 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. Antonio C. Gutierrez-Pineres, Universidad Industrial de Santander, Colombia (IOC, ISC) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. Relativistic Quantum Information North 2023, Chania, Crete, Greece --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/12/19/relativistic-quantum-informa… Starting: 2023-07-17 to 2023-07-21 Location: Chania, Crete, Greece Additional Information: https://isrqi.net/ Contact: jorma.louko[AT]nottingham.ac.uk Relativistic Quantum Information North (RQI-N) 2023 conference will be held on the week of 17 July 2023 in Chania, Crete, Greece. The conference is supported by the International Society for Relativistic Quantum Information (ISRQI). More information will become available through the Society's website (isrqi.net) Jorma Louko +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. Probing the quantum origin of spacetime, Northampton, UK --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25868 Starting: 2023-01-23 to 2023-01-24 Location: Northampton, UK Additional Information: https://royalsociety.org/science-events-and-lectures/2023/01/quantum-origin… Contact: scientific.meetings[AT]royalsociety.org On 23 - 24 January 2023, Dr Steffen Gielen and Dr Jean-Luc Lehners will lead a residential Theo Murphy scientific meeting on the topic of the quantum origin of spacetime. Quantum theory describes the behaviour of matter, but could it also be instrumental in explaining the structure of space and time? This meeting will explore how the quantum properties of spacetime can change our understanding of the foundations of cosmology. The discussion will also focus on how the relationship between quantum theory and spacetime could be tested observationally. This meeting is intended for researchers in relevant fields and can only be attended in-person. Advance registration is essential. This is a residential meeting held at Sedgebrook Hall, Northampton. Participants will need to book their own accommodation with the venue. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.9. School: "Future Cosmology", Cargese, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/12/23/future-cosmology/ Starting: 2023-04-23 to 2023-04-29 Location: Cargese, France Additional Information: https://www.cpt.univ-mrs.fr/~cosmo/EC2023/index.php Contact: triay[AT]cpt.univ-mrs.fr Cosmology is at the dawn of a revolution in terms of the quantity and quality of observation data on large structures. During the next two years, the Euclid mission will be launched, the Vera Rubin observatory will have its first light, followed very closely by the SPHEREx and Nancy Roman space missions. This thematic school of CNRS aims to provide a modern panorama on these new observatories, the different multi-wavelength probes on the physics of large scale structures, the rising tensions in cosmology, the problems caused by the influence of baryons and the opportunities provided by new multi-messengers approaches (e.g. gravitational waves). For the above reasons, the school will cover aspects of photometric and spectroscopic galaxy catalogues, weak lensing of galaxies, cosmic microwave background (including the lensing of it), a presentation on Euclid, LSST and SPHEREx and tensions/opportunities in the combination of these datasets. Participants will also be provided an overview on classical statistics computed on large scale structures to infer cosmological parameters, and new methods that are being developed. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.10. Hot topics in Modern Cosmology: Spontaneous Workshop XV, Cargese, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/12/23/spontaneous-workshop-xv/ Starting: 2023-04-16 to 2023-04-22 Location: Cargese, France Additional Information: https://www.cpt.univ-mrs.fr/~cosmo/SW_2023/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. Logistic Just keep in mind that : SW differs from a traditional workshop in that the program is specified only two weeks before it starts, based on a selection of talks submitted by the participants. The number of participants depends on the availability of IESC, which hosts another event at the same period of time, and might be less than 40. Workshop Schedule Arrival on Sunday, April 16th afternoon Departure on Saturday, April 22th morning The opening session on Monday Lectures hours are 9:00 - 12:30 and 14:30 - 18:00 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.11. 4th G2Net Training School on Gravitational Waves, Geophysics and Machine Learning, Thessaloniki, Greece (hybrid) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/12/30/3rd-g2net-training-school-on… Starting: 2023-03-28 to 2023-03-31 Location: Thessaloniki, Greece Additional Information: https://indico.physics.auth.gr/event/14/ Contact: g2netschool[AT]gmail.com The G2Net COST action is organizing the 4th Training School on Gravitational Waves, Geophysics and Machine Learning in Thessaloniki, Greece. Our school will provide training in the exciting field of Gravitational Wave Astronomy, in which the application of machine learning (ML) techniques is rapidly evolving. The training modules are designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the fundamental concepts of machine learning techniques, as well as the practical skills and knowledge needed to apply these in the field of Gravitational Wave Astronomy, including the analysis of seismic noise. The school will be organized in a hybrid mode, with in-person attendance at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and remote attendance through live zoom sessions. Lecture Modules: - Machine Learning - Deep Learning - Gravitational Waves - Seismic Noise - Control Systems Individual topics include rapid GW detection using neural networks, accelerating surrogate GW models with machine learning and denoising using machine learning. There will be hands-on exercise sessions using jupyter notebooks. Please bring your laptops. The in-person attendance is limited to about 30 persons. Registration is required for both modes of participation. There are no registration fees. Financial Support: Support for a limited number of students will be provided through the G2Net COST action (details to be announced, soon). Scientific and Organizing Committee: Cuoco, Elena Iosif, Panagiotis Nousi, Paraskevi Passalis, Nikolaos Pesios, Dimitrios Petre, Luigia Sasli, Argyro Stergioulas, Nikolaos Tefas, Anastasios The visit the training school's website for additional information. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Postdoctoral Position in Gravitational-wave and Multi-Messenger Astrophysics, Rolla, MO, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25785 Deadline: 2023-03-31 Location: Rolla, MO, USA Additional Information: https://imac.mst.edu/news/ Contact: marco.cavaglia[AT]ligo.org The Institute of Multi-messenger Astrophysics and Cosmology (IMAC) at the Missouri University of Science and Technology anticipates having one postdoctoral position in the areas of gravitational physics and astrophysics. The position is for one year, renewable for up to three years, contingent on funding availability and satisfactory performance. The applicant must have (or be close to completing) a Ph.D. in physics or related fields and show a strong track record in gravitational-wave data analysis and instrumentation, experimental gravitational-wave science, and/or multi-messenger astrophysics. IMAC [https://imac.mst.edu/] is part of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and is active in various areas of experimental and theoretical gravity, astrophysics, and cosmology. Current faculty members in the group include Marco Cavaglia (LIGO) and Shun Saito (HETDEX, PFS), as well as several graduate students. The postdoctoral scholar funded by this position will work in close collaboration with the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, the Virgo Collaboration, and the KAGRA Collaboration, as well as partner astrophysics consortiums. The successful applicant is expected to engage in a collaborative research program in the above areas, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and contribute to the educational and outreach activities of the group. Depending on the research program and interests of the applicant, these activities may be carried out by residing full-time at one of the LIGO sites in Livingston, LA, or Hanford, WA. Missouri S&T [https://mst.edu/] is one of the nation's leading research universities with 101 degree programs in 40 areas of study, ranging from business and information technology to engineering, the sciences, the humanities, and the liberal arts. It is located about 100 miles west of St. Louis, Missouri, in the multicultural community of Rolla, surrounded by Ozarks scenery. The physics department includes 16 active faculty with expertise in condensed matter physics, atomic physics, and astrophysics. A curriculum vitae (including a list of publications) and a statement of research interests should be sent in PDF format to Marco Cavaglia "marco.cavaglia[AT]ligo.org". Please use the subject "Gravitational physics and astrophysics postdoctoral application." Applicants must also arrange to have at least three recommendation letters sent to the same email address. Please direct questions about the position to "marco.cavaglia[AT]ligo.org". Applications will be reviewed starting on January 1, 2023, but applications will be accepted until an adequate applicant pool is established, or until the position is filled. The position is available as early as February 2023. IMAC and Missouri S&T are committed to increasing diversity in the sciences. Applications from underrepresented groups in physics are particularly encouraged. IMAC and Missouri S&T will strive to meet the needs of dual-career couples. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoc and PhD positions at MPI for Gravitational Physics, Hannover, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/12/06/postdoc-and-phd-positions-at… Deadline: 2022-12-31 Location: Hannover, Germany Additional Information: https://www.aei.mpg.de/continuouswaves Contact: cw-jobs[AT]aei.mpg.de PhD and postdoctoral positions in Continuous Gravitational Wave research at AEI Hannover We are inviting applications from outstanding Post-Docs and graduate students (Ph.D. students) to join the permanent independent research group "Continuous Gravitational Waves" at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (AEI), in Hannover, Germany. Continuous gravitational waves have not yet been observed. The detection problem is possibly one of the most challenging across the various types of gravitational wave signals, with the data analysis procedures effectively increasing the detector sensitivity by a significant amount. The group at AEI is the largest group world-wide devoted to this endeavour, designing and carrying out the deepest searches and deploying them on in-house computing resources and on the Einstein@Home volunteer commuting project. The research environment is dynamic, stimulating and fast-paced. The ideal candidate should have an excellent track record, programming experience, have worked with data, be creative and enthusiastic. Prior experience specifically with gravitational wave data is not required. For post doctoral fellows the initial appointment will be for two years with the possibility, upon satisfactory performance, of an extension. For PhD students the appointment is for three years. Their PhD is awarded by Leibniz university Hannover. The working language of the group is English. Applications should comprise a CV, a publication list and a brief research statement. They should be submitted by email to cw-jobs[AT]aei.mpg.de. Candidates should also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to cw-jobs[AT]aei.mpg.de by the referees. The deadline for submission is December 31st 2022, but later applications will be considered until the positions are filled. 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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Pure Mathematics/Mathematical Physics, Sheffield, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25825 Deadline: 2023-01-04 Location: Sheffield, UK Additional Information: https://tinyurl.com/2zasxjpy Contact: a.brini[AT]sheffield.ac.uk The School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Sheffield is seeking to recruit an open-ended academic position as part of a strategic initiative to strengthen its research activity in the fields of Algebraic Geometry, Mathematical Physics, and Gravitation and Cosmology. The appointment will be made at either Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level (broadly equivalent to Assistant or Associate Professor, respectively) according to the experience of the successful candidate. We particularly welcome applicants with a proven track record of research in one or more of the following subjects: enumerative algebraic geometry; mirror symmetry; mathematical aspects of quantum field theory and string theory; quantum gravity; and quantum cosmology. The School of Mathematics and Statistics aspires to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who enjoy mathematics, and it has a strong research ethos and an international reputation in research. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), 96% of our submission was judged to be either internationally excellent or world leading. We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience. The School is a supporter of the LMS Good Practice Scheme and a recipient of an Athena Swan Bronze award. We recognise the structural barriers to participation faced by many individuals from under-represented groups and are committed to supporting staff from diverse backgrounds to base their career in our community. We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and the University. We're one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University's Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Research Associate in Cosmology and Gravitation (Fixed Term), Cambridge, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25830 Deadline: 2023-01-04 Location: Cambridge, UK Additional Information: https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/38525/ Contact: sherwin[AT]damtp.cam.ac.uk Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Relativity and Gravitation Group within Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, working on lensing of the cosmic microwave background, with a particular focus on lensing measurements and B-mode delensing with early Simons Observatory CMB data. The successful candidate will work primarily with Professor Blake Sherwin, as well as academic staff across the Relativity and Gravitation group (Challinor, Dafermos, Fergusson, Hartnoll, Pajer, Quevedo, Reall, Santos, Shellard, Sperhake, Wall and Warnick) and research staff and PhD students. There are close links with the HEP group in DAMTP and the Kavli Institute for Cosmology (www.kicc.cam.ac.uk) The position is expected to be available from 1 April 2023, but the start date is flexible and can be delayed until October 2023. Applicants should have, or be about to obtain, a PhD in a relevant area of theoretical physics, and to have an established track record of original research and experience of working in collaboration. Duties will include developing and conducting individual and collaborative research objectives, proposals and projects. You will be expected to plan your own research, with guidance if required, and to assist in the preparation of funding proposals. You must be able to communicate material of a technical nature. You may be asked to assist in the supervision of student projects and development of skills, and deliver seminars relating to the research area. Further information about CTC can be found at www.ctc.cam.ac.uk and the GR Group at www.damtp.cam.ac.uk/research/gr/ Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance. Apply here: https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/38525/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. PhD position in multi-messenger astronomy and astrophysics, Utrecht, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25834 Deadline: 2023-01-02 Location: Utrecht, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university/jobs/phd-ca… 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 PhD candidate in multi-messenger astronomy and astrophysics. In this position you will be an active member of the interdisciplinary Dutch consortium "Probing the phase diagram of quantum chromodynamics", which includes collaborators at Utrecht University (Prof. Van Den Broeck, Dr. Christakoglou, Dr. Gursoy, Dr. Hinderer, and Prof. Snellings), the University of Amsterdam (Dr. Moesta, Dr. Nissanke, and Prof. Watts), and the University of Groningen (Prof. Even). The consortium aims to study dense nuclear matter by combining information from multiple observational and experimental channels: gravitational waves emitted by binary neutron star mergers, the gamma ray bursts and "kilonova" afterglows caused by them, X-ray observations with NICER, radio observations of pulsars, nuclear physics experiments, and heavy-ion collisions in earth-based particle accelerators such as the Large Hadron Collider. In this research project, you will be working in the group of Prof. Chris Van Den Broeck and focus on the development of a joint Bayesian data analysis framework that optimally brings together the observables from the above mentioned channels, with input from theoretical (astro)physics and large-scale numerical simulations. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Postdoctoral position in machine learning at Fudan University, Shanghai, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/12/10/postdoctoral-position-in-mac… Deadline: 2023-01-15 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 a postdoctoral position to work on the development of astrophysical codes with machine learning techniques (neural networks and deep learning). The start date of this position is negotiable but it should be in 2023. The appointment is for 2 years. Applications received by January 15 will receive full consideration. 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. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. Postdoctoral Position in Black Hole Astrophysics, Shanghai, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25840 Deadline: 2023-02-27 Location: Shanghai, China Additional Information: https://tdli.sjtu.edu.cn/CN/customize/809?columnId=57 Contact: mizuno[AT]sjtu.edu.cn The astrophysics division of Tsung-Dao Lee Institute (TDLI) invites applications for 1-2 highly motivated and talented candidates for a postdoc position in black hole astrophysics working with Prof. Yosuke Mizuno primally focus on the theoretical/computational modeling of black holes, accretion flows and relativistic jets. TDLI was founded in November 2016, with Prof. Tsung-Dao Lee (Nobel Prize in Physics 1957) as the Honorary Director and Prof. Frank Wilczek (Nobel Prize in Physics 2004) as the Founding Director (and the current Chief Scientist). The Current Director is Prof. Jie Zhang, a prominent physicist and the former President of Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU). TDLI supports research in Particle and Nuclear physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics, and Quantum physics, and aims to become a top-notch physics and astronomy research institute in the world. TDLI has an internationalised environment with English as its working language. Applicants should have a PhD in astronomy, physics, or other related subjects by the time of appointment. Researchers with a knowledge or experience of numerical plasma simulations, relativistic radiation transfer calculation, analysing and interpreting observations of relativistic jets, or theory of gravity are particularly encouraged to apply. The position is initially for two years and can be extended - depending on successful performance and availability of funds. It comes with a competitive annual salary ranging from from 34k to 41k US dollars including housing subsidies. The start date of the appointment can be as early as Spring 2023 but not be later than September 1, 2023. Applicants should submit a cover letter, a CV including publication list, a research statement (< 5 pages), and arrange three reference letters to be sent directly to Prof. Yosuke Mizuno (mizuno[AT]sjtu.edu.cn). Applications will have to be sent by February 27, 2023 for full consideration, but the search will remain open till the optimal candidate is found. Applicants applied the TDLI prized postdoc positions do not need to send separate application material, except an email expressing the interest of a postdoctoral position of black hole astrophysics. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Expression of interest - Postdoc in QFT in curved spacetime and applications, Genoa, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25844 Deadline: 2023-01-10 Location: Genoa, Italy Additional Information: https://www.dime.unige.it/en/research/research-topics/mechanics-continuous-… Contact: vincenzo.vitagliano[AT]unige.it The gravity group hosted by the mathematical modelling centre - ITIMAT at the University of Genoa (Italy) got last-minute funding (Principal Investigator: Vincenzo Vitagliano) for an 18-months postdoctoral position starting from March 2023 (unfortunately, not negotiable). Applicants should have a PhD in Theoretical or Mathematical Physics (or related areas). The group consists of five faculty members (Sante Carloni, Claudio Carmeli, Roberto Cianci, Stefano Vignolo, Vincenzo Vitagliano), graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. The group has strong connections with several local and international research groups and is an active member of the INFN project QGSKY - Quantum Universe. The successful candidate will work primarily on quantum field theory in curved spacetime and related applications. An interest in the Casimir effect, geometrical aspects of gravity and modified theories is welcome. The formal application involves a competitive call whose deadline is around the end of January. Interested candidates, however, are asked to contact in advance Vincenzo Vitagliano (vincenzo.vitagliano[AT]unige.it) by Jan, 10th. Informal enquiries may be made to the same email address. The salary is fixed (the net salary is about 1700 euros per month), but allows a comfortable life in the city (Genoa is quite cheap when compared with other realities in Italy). Genoa "la Superba" is an incredibly charming city, with one of the largest historical city centres in Europe, glorious food, gorgeous mountains (the Alps) and sea (Riviera and Cinque Terre) within a stone's throw. The city has its own airport, plus convenient connections (1-2 hours by train) with Milan and Pisa hubs. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Research fellowships in gravitational physics, Lisbon, Portugal ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/12/14/research-fellowships-in-grav… Deadline: 2023-01-20 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Additional Information: https://centra.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/ Contact: edgar.gasperin[AT]tecnico.ulisboa.pt The gravity group (GRIT) at Instituto Superior Tecnico, Lisbon invites potential candidates to express their interest in the upcoming FCT Investigator 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 Edgar Gasperin (edgar.gasperin[AT]tecnico.ulisboa.pt) with the subject "FCT-Investigator-2023" by 20th of January 2023. The grant itself offers a six year position, with various different levels available depending on experience. The formal application involves a competitive call opening in Spring 2023. Successful applications would be expected to start in early Summer 2024. 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. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. (senior) postdoctoral position, Potsdam, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25855 Deadline: 2023-02-12 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://www.aei.mpg.de/988161/postdoc-erc-smart?e=eyJ0aW1lIjoiMjAyMi0xMi0xN… Contact: tim.dietrich[AT]uni-potsdam.de As part of the ERC project "SMArt: From Subatomic to Cosmic Scales: Simulating, Modelling, and Analyzing Binary Neutron Star Mergers' we are opening a postdoctoral position. The position is located at the University of Potsdam within the Theoretical Astrophysics group. This 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 are looking for a candidate working on the interpretation and modeling of binary neutron star mergers. Hence, the successful candidate must have a strong background in (some of) the following topics: numerical relativity, gravitational wave modeling, kilonova modeling, and multi-messenger data analysis. It is beneficial to have experience in scientific programming. While we are mainly looking for a senior researcher to fill the position, we also accept applications from younger researchers and PhD students shortly before graduation. Depending on seniority, the position can be handed out for up to five years and with a yearly gross salary ranging from about 55,000 to 70,000 Euro. For the application, you will be asked to upload as a single pdf, a cover letter, your curriculum vitae, your list of publications, a (up to 3-page) statement of past and future research activities, and your University transcripts. 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 cornelia.heinrich[AT]uni-potsdam.de. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline for full consideration is February 12, 2023. The position will start in autumn 2023, but the exact starting date can be adjusted. The University of Potsdam is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. For further information, please contact Cornelia Heinrich (cornelia.heinrich[AT]uni-potsdam.de) for administrative questions. Questions considering the scientific topic should be sent to tim.dietrich[AT]uni-potsdam.de. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. Fixed-term (3yr) Researcher position in HPC for astrophysics, cosmology, and gravity theory, Rome, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25863 Deadline: 2023-01-10 Location: Rome, Italy Additional Information: https://www.phys.uniroma1.it/fisica/ Contact: paolo.pani[AT]uniroma1.it The Physics Department at Sapienza University of Rome is planning to open a call for a fixed-term (3 yr) Researcher Position (RTDa) in high-performance computing in astrophysics, cosmology, and gravity theory. The position is funded by the new National HPC Center created with the PNRR (Next Generation EU) funds. This project involves the extragalactic astrophysics, the cosmology, the gravity theory and gravitational-wave phenomenology, and the particle-physics theory groups at Sapienza. The appointment is for 3 years and must start no later than March 2023. A minimum mandatory teaching is foreseen, corresponding to approximately 35 - 40 hours per year. There is a very convenient fiscal benefit for candidates living outside Italy in the last 2 years as they will pay reduced taxes for the whole duration of the contract. The Department of Physics at Sapienza hosts renowned research groups in several areas of physics and is regularly included among the first 40 Physics and Astronomy institutes in the world according to various rankings. More information on this position will appear shortly. Depending on their research field, for further information interested candidates can contact before January 10 2023: alessandro.melchiorri at uniroma1.it (cosmology) paolo.pani at uniroma1.it, alfredo.urbano at uniroma1.it (gravity and particle-physics theory), raffaella.schneider at uniroma1.it, luca.graziani at uniroma1.it (extragalactic astrophysics and GW source population modeling) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12. Balzan PhD position, Berlin, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25870 Deadline: 2023-01-31 Location: Berlin, Germany Additional Information: https://www.aei.mpg.de/982627/balzan-phd-position Contact: gravity[AT]uni-bonn.de The Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity Department, led by Alessandra Buonanno, at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute) in Potsdam, in collaboration with the Lichtenberg Group for History and Philosophy of Physics at the University of Bonn, led by Dennis Lehmkuhl, and the Department I and Max Planck Research Group "Final Theory Program" at the Max Planck Institute for History of Science, led by Juergen Renn and Alexander Blum, respectively, is seeking a PhD student. The position will start in the fall of 2023, and it is fully supported by the 2021 Balzan Prize Funds for three years with the possibility of extension for a fourth year. We invite applications of prospective PhD students who wish to pursue a PhD in a topic incorporating physics, history and philosophy of physics research; in particular, on the history and conceptual analysis of solving the two-body problem in General Relativity, especially as it unfolded from 1975 onwards. Important questions should concern the development of analytical and numerical methods in General Relativity, as well as, their synergy and impact on the discovery of gravitational waves from merging black holes in 2015. The position will provide an outstanding early-career scholar with a unique opportunity to pursue research in collaboration with physicists, historians and philosophers of physics at Potsdam, Berlin and Bonn. The position will be based at the Max Planck Institute of Gravitational Physics in Potsdam, and it will include extended periods of time at the affiliated institutions in Berlin and Bonn. We invite applications especially from candidates with a suitable background in physics, philosophy of physics and/or history of physics. For more details about the groups involved see the websites of the Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity Department, the Lichtenberg Group for History and Philosophy of Physics at the University of Bonn, and the Max Planck Research Group "Final Theory Program" of the Max Planck Institute for History of Science. The PhD student will have the opportunity to fully participate in the research life of the Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity Department in Potsdam, the Lichtenberg group and the Institute of Philosophy at the University of Bonn, and the Max Planck Institute for History of Science in Berlin, conducting research leading to peer reviewed publications, attending and presenting talks at conferences, and participating in outreach activities. PhD candidate qualifications: An undergraduate degree in physics or mathematics, and a Master degree in physics, philosophy of physics, or history of physics. Native speaker or near-native command of the English language. Motivated, flexible, team oriented and interested in continued professional development. 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 (more details are available here), no tuition fees, and additional funding for conferences and professional development. 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.). Application Process: You will be asked to upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, university transcripts and the Master thesis or (if not yet available) a three-page account of what the planned Master thesis will consist in, and a list of publications (if available). Applicants also need to indicate the names of three referees for recommendation letters. Referees will be notified by email on how to upload their letters. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline for full consideration is January 31st, 2023. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. 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, socio-economic background, or disability. The AEI and the Max Planck Society welcome persons with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity (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, a parent-child office and a nursing room. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.13. PostDoc in Theoretical Gravity, Paris, France ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25873 Deadline: 2023-01-15 Location: Paris Area (Orsay and Meudon), France Additional Information: https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR9012-ALEHEN-049/Default.aspx Contact: karim.noui[AT]ijclab.in2p3.fr There will be a post doctoral position opening in the field of theoretical gravity financed via the StronG Project (contract 252472) of the French ANR. We are seeking a young researcher who has research experience and a very good track record on the following research subjects: modified gravity theories, gravity waves, compact objects. The themes involve analytic or numerical methods. In the researched profile, there is a slight preference for younger candidates, having obtained their PhD less than two years ago. The research will be carried out with members of the "Gravitation and Cosmology" team (Eugeny Babichev, Christos Charmousis and Karim Noui) from IJCLab at the University of Paris-Saclay and with members of the "Relativity and Objects Compacts" team (Laura Bernard, Eric Gourgoulhon, P. Grandclement) of LUTh at Meudon. Both institutions are in the south of Paris area. The postdoc position is for two years and can be extended up to three. Interested candidates must apply using the official website of CNRS https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR9012-ALEHEN-049/Default.aspx where they have to send (in a PDF format) a detailed CV which contains the list of publications a statement of past research and a research project (max. 5 pages in total) Recommandation letters must be sent by email to karim.noui[AT]ijclab.in2p3.fr with in the Title: "Post-Doc StronG (Name of Candidate)" Best regard. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.14. Research Fellow in Gravitational Waves, Birmingham, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25883 Deadline: 2023-01-13 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, United Kingdom, invites applications for a fixed-term postdoctoral position in gravitational-wave astronomy from March 1st, 2023 until March 31st, 2025. The appointment may be extended depending on the availability of funds and comes with a generous travel budget. The successful candidate will work with Dr Patricia Schmidt and Dr Geraint Pratten on topics including analytical modelling of gravitational-wave sources, numerical relativity simulations of compact binaries, gravitational-wave data analysis and parameter estimation, as well as surrogate modelling and machine learning. The applicant is expected to have a PhD in physics or a related subject, with a background in analytical and/or numerical modelling of compact binaries and data analysis techniques. They will be strongly encouraged to join the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, and will also have the opportunity to join the LISA Consortium, the Einstein Telescope Collaboration, and the Cosmic Explorer Consortium. The Institute for Gravitational Wave Astronomy provides a vibrant and diverse environment with expertise across key areas of gravitational-wave astronomy: From theoretical to experimental gravitational-wave research, with applications to present and future-generation detectors, theoretical astrophysics, transient astronomy, gravitational-wave source modelling including numerical relativity, and general relativity theory. The candidate will have the opportunity to engage in collaborative research within the Institute. The University of Birmingham is an equal opportunity employer. The School of Physics and Astronomy is an Athena SWAN Silver Award holder and JUNO Champion, welcomes people from all backgrounds and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who we are. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants; those from minority groups who are under-represented in this discipline are particularly welcome. Applications should include a CV, list of publications, and a statement of past and future research activities of two pages. The deadline for application is January 13th, 2023 for full consideration. Applications should be submitted through the University of Birmingham job portal at https://edzz.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_6… (Research Fellow in Gravitational Waves - Physics and Astronomy - 100947 - Grade 7). Applicants should also arrange for 3 reference letters to be sent to Ms Joanne Cox at: j.s.cox[AT]bham.ac.uk by January 13th, 2023. For further information and informal inquiries please contact Dr Patricia Schmidt (P.Schmidt[AT]bham.ac.uk) and Dr Geraint Pratten (G.Pratten[AT]bham.ac.uk). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.15. Postdoctoral position in gravitational-wave source modelling, Southampton, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25892 Deadline: 2023-01-19 Location: Southampton, UK Additional Information: https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?id=35879 Contact: a.pound[AT]soton.ac.uk The Southampton Gravity Group is inviting applications for a postdoctoral position in gravitational-wave source modelling. The successful candidate will undertake research as part of Adam Pound's Royal Society-funded programme to model waveforms from small-mass-ratio binaries. The University of Southampton is home to a large research group in gravitational physics, currently comprising 15 staff members and a number of postdocs and PhD students. Research in the group includes black-hole and neutron-star physics, gravitational-wave astronomy, 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 Observational Science Board, and the successful applicant will contribute to high-accuracy gravitational-wave model development for both current and future detectors. The ideal candidate will have a track record in at least one of the following research areas: the relativistic two-body problem, gravitational self-force theory, black hole perturbation theory. The applicant will have, or be about to obtain, a relevant PhD degree in physics or mathematics. The post is for 2 years, with a negotiable start date no later than September 2023 and the possibility of an extension upon satisfactory performance. Applications should be made through the University of Southampton jobs portal at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?id=35879 . A complete application should include (i) a CV, including a list of publications, (ii) a statement of research interests (no more than 1 page), and (iii) the names and contact information of two referees. Informal enquiries may be made to Adam Pound at A.Pound[AT]soton.ac.uk. You should submit your completed online application form by the deadline of midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Sian (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 2750 or email recruitment(a)soton.ac.uk. Please quote reference 2120522PJ on all correspondence. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. 2023 Awards for Essays on Gravitation ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25821 Additional Information: https://www.gravityresearchfoundation.org In 2023, for our seventy-fourth 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, 2023, 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, 2023. 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 2023 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, 2023. (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: 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. Giulio Rampa PhD Thesis Prize, Call for nominations, 2023 Edition ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/12/09/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 2023 Edition Call for nominations A graduate of the University of Pavia, Giulio Rampa, in his short life, had a profound impact on his fellow students and the faculty of the Department of Physics of the University of Pavia. Following his Master in Physics, he soon entered The Graduate School at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics, (Albert Einstein Institute), Potsdam where he became deeply interested in general relativity. Known for his remarkable personality, as well as for his outstanding intellectual potential, Giulio Rampa's life is celebrated through this prize honouring an outstanding PhD Thesis in general relativity or gravitational physics. A monetary prize of 2,000 EUR will be awarded every two years to a graduate student for outstanding research on all aspects of general relativity or gravitational physics. The prize has been established in 2011, and is endowed under the terms of a donation from Nadia and Giorgio Rampa. Any PhD student who graduated in a University or research centre worldwide defending a PhD Thesis on all aspects of general relativity or gravitational physics between January 1st 2020 and December 31st 2022 is eligible to be nominated for this prize. The nominator should submit electronically 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. All of the material should be submitted no later than March 31st, 2023. Self-nominations will not be accepted. The following criteria are reviewed when selecting the Giulio Rampa prize recipient: (i) Originality of Contribution; (ii) Breadth of Work; (iii) Publications; (iv) Quality of Nomination; (v) Quality of Endorsement. The recipients of the prize are to be selected by a committee of international experts whose resolution will be communicated to the winners by June the 30th, 2023. The prizes will be presented at the 25th edition of the "Italian Society for General Relativity and Gravitation (SIGRAV) Conference" to be held in September 2023 at SISSA (Trieste). This is the biennial Conference of the Italian Society for General Relativity and Gravitation (SIGRAV) devoted to all aspects of gravitational physics. The Rampa Prize-winner will have the opportunity to present his/her work during a special session of the conference. The winner will also be announced during the annual Honours Ceremony during the Inauguration of the Graduate Studies Academic Year in Pavia, in December 2023. Previous Awardees: 2020 Tommaso De Lorenzo 2018 Davide Gerosa, Jan Ostrowski 2016 not assigned 2014 David Radice 2012 Thomas-Paul Hack ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. Living Reviews in Relativity: "Unveiling the Universe with emerging cosmological probes" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/12/14/living-reviews-in-relativity… Additional Information: https://www.springer.com/journal/41114 The open-access journal Living Reviews in Relativity has published a new review article on 14 December 2022: Moresco, M., Amati, L., Amendola, L. et al. Unveiling the Universe with emerging cosmological probes. Living Rev Relativ 25, 6 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41114-022-00040-z From the abstract: The detection of the accelerated expansion of the Universe has been one of the major breakthroughs in modern cosmology. Several cosmological probes have been studied in depth to better understand the nature of the mechanism driving this acceleration, and they are being currently pushed to their limits, obtaining remarkable constraints that allowed us to shape the standard cosmological model. In parallel to that, however, the percent precision achieved has recently revealed apparent tensions between measurements obtained from different methods. These are either indicating some unaccounted systematic effects, or are pointing toward new physics. Following the development of CMB, SNe, and BAO cosmology, it is critical to extend our selection of cosmological probes. Novel probes can be exploited to validate results, control or mitigate systematic effects, and, most importantly, to increase the accuracy and robustness of our results. This review is meant to provide a state-of-art benchmark of the latest advances in emerging "beyond-standard" cosmological probes. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Astro-GR@Cuba 2023, Habana, Cuba 1.2. DarkCosmoGrav: New Frontiers in Particle Physics, Gravity, and Cosmology, Pisa, Italy 1.3. Training School, "Quantum gravity phenomenology in the multi-messenger approach", Jelenia Gora, Poland 1.4. School "Gravitational wave emission from proto-neutron stars and neutron star mergers", Aussois, France 1.5. Quantum Gravity, Hydrodynamics and Emergent Cosmology, Munich, Germany 1.6. New perspectives in numerical methods for high-energy multiscale astrophysics, Princeton, NJ, USA 1.7. Quantum Gravity 2023, Nijmegen, Netherlands 1.8. Black Hole Interiors: Classical and Quantum (online) 2. Jobs 2.1. PhD positions in "Gravity and Matter at the Extreme", AEI, Potsdam, Germany 2.2. 2+1 year postdoc position in gravity and cosmology, Krakow, Poland 2.3. 4-year PhD scholarship in gravity and cosmology, Krakow, Poland 2.4. Expression of Interest - Postdoctoral positions in gravity theory and phenomenology, Rome, Italy 2.5. Research Fellow/Associate, Nottingham, UK 2.6. Faculty position in Astrophysics or Gravitational Physics, Dallas, TX, USA 2.7. PhD positions in gravitational-wave astrophysics, CUHK, Hong Kong 2.8. Postdoctoral position in gravitational waves or gravitational lensing, Hong Kong 2.9. Postdoc positions in black-hole physics beyond GR and in quantum gravity, Odense, Denmark 2.10. VandyGRAF postdoctoral fellowships, Nashville, TN, USA 2.11. Postdoctoral position in quantum gravity and related areas, Erlangen, Germany 2.12. Postdoctoral Associate in Physics, Syracuse, NY, USA 2.13. Postdocs at the Institute for Fundamental Physics of the Universe, Trieste, Italy 2.14. Postdoc in theory and GW probes of dense matter physics, Utrecht, NL 2.15. Assistant Professor, Mathematics with specialty in Data Science, Kingston, RI, USA 2.16. Multiple PhD positions in UMass Dartmouth and University of Rhode Island, USA 2.17. Postdoctoral and senior scientific positions at AEI, Hannover, Germany 2.18. PhD positions in theory, Prague, Czech Republic 2.19. Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Gravitational Physics, London, UK 2.20. Postdoctoral Research Associate 2.21. Postdoc in String Theory and Quantum Gravity, Wroclaw, Poland 2.22. Faculty Position in Astrophysics, Baltimore, MD, USA 2.23. 4yr Lecturer/Senior Lecturer position in Applied and Computational Maths, Melbourne, Australia 2.24. Research Associate (Fixed Term), Cambridge, UK 2.25. Research Associate in QFT and Theoretical Cosmology (Fixed Term), Cambridge, UK 2.26. Postdoctoral Researcher or Senior Postdoctoral Researcher LSU/LIGO, Baton Rouge, LA, USA 2.27. Manager - Data Processing/Computer Services 1 LSU/LIGO, Baton Rouge, LS, USA 2.28. Postdoctoral Position in Gravitational-wave and Multi-Messenger Astrophysics, Rolla, MO, USA 3. News 3.1. GWECS Job Fair on November 17: invitation to early career scientists 3.2. GRG Golden Oldies by Rainer Weiss 3.3. New Einstein Toolkit Release (Kowalevski) 3.4. Second announcement of the Fifth Zeldovich meeting, Yerevan, Armenia ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Astro-GR@Cuba 2023, Habana, Cuba --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25574 Starting: 2023-03-05 to 2023-03-18 Location: Habana, Cuba Additional Information: https://astro-gr.org/astro-gr-cuba-2023/ Contact: astro-gr-cuba2023[AT]protonmail.com Pau Amaro Seoane, Fernando Guzman, Leonel Morejon, Amaya Ofelia Casanova and Stamatis Vretinaris are organizing the next Astro-GR meeting, which will be focusing, as usual, on astrophysics of gravitational waves, including general relativity, physics and observational astronomy This is the meeting nr 23 in a series of workshops which intend to unite people working on different disciplines of gravitational waves: astrophysicists, theoretical and numerical relavisits and data analysts. The meeting will take place at the Instituto Superior de Tecnologias y Ciencias Aplicadas (InSTEC) de la Universidad de La Habana, from 5-18 March 2023. The talks will not be classical talks, but "constantly-interrupted-ones", in the sense that the speakers will have to address as many questions as the students see fit to ask to understand the topic being presented, instead of just listening to a talk. There is a difference. This is the list of participants we have so far (with some missing names to be added yet, I will be updating the list on the page): Fernando Guzman, Veronica Vazquez Aceves, Andrew Taylor, Alessandra Mastrobuono Battisti, Kostas Kokkotas, Pablo Laguna, Badri Krishnan, Daniel Siegel, Abhay Ashtekar (online), Luis Lehner, Roger Blandford, Mitch Begelman, Selin Ustundag, Ulrich Sperhake (online), Cliff Will (online), Deirdre Shoemaker, Zoltan Haiman, Odele Straub, Xian Chen, Amaya Ofelia Casanova, Pau Amaro Seoane, Tanja Hinderer (online) For details about registration, venue and accommodation, please visit the web page. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. DarkCosmoGrav: New Frontiers in Particle Physics, Gravity, and Cosmology, Pisa, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25587 Starting: 2023-01-23 to 2023-01-25 Location: Pisa, Italy Additional Information: https://agenda.infn.it/e/darkcosmograv Contact: darkcosmograv[AT]df.unipi.it We are thrilled to announce that the Conference "DarkCosmoGrav: New Frontiers in Particle Physics, Gravity, and Cosmology" will take place in January 23-24-25, 2023, at the University of Pisa. The aim of this event is twofold. On the one hand, by hosting world-renowned experts in these subjects, we want to critically review recent progresses in particle physics, gravity and cosmology, especially underlining their connections. On the other hand, the goal is to bring together researchers from different but tightly connected research areas to increase the exchange of ideas between them and give the participants the possibility to start new and exciting collaborations. From the scientific standpoint, given the recent theoretical and experimental developments in high energy physics and cosmology, it is becoming crucial to better understand the connection between these fields. Indeed, cosmological observations are becoming increasingly more important for both the particle physics and gravity communities. In fact, our understanding of Nature accounts for only about 5% of the content of the Universe, whereas the remaining elusive ingredients strongly point at new physics beyond our standard paradigms, both at the smallest and at the largest scales. It is therefore essential to investigate the theoretical and phenomenological developments in all of these areas, while also increasing the communication between them. DarkCosmoGrav will feature: Six plenary speakers 24 talks Evening poster session Round table Special Talk We warmly invite you to come and present your work with a talk or a poster and to join in stimulating discussions covering all aspects in the fields of particle physics, gravity and cosmology, with a special emphasis on the topics at their intersections. We particularly encourage the participation of young researchers. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Training School, "Quantum gravity phenomenology in the multi-messenger approach", Jelenia Gora, Poland --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25636 Starting: 2023-02-12 to 2023-02-21 Location: Jelenia Gora, Poland Additional Information: https://indico.capa.unizar.es/event/30/ Contact: qgmm.cost[AT]gmail.com Welcome to the Third Training School of COST Action CA18108 "Quantum gravity phenomenology in the multi-messenger approach" This COST Action CA18108 training school is held jointly with the 59th edition of the Winter School of Theoretical Physics. The event is organized by the Institute of Theoretical Physics of the University of Wroclaw at Palac Wojanow, Poland. The European COST Action CA18108 - "Quantum Gravity Phenomenology in the Multi-Messenger Approach", is an initiative funded by the COST Association, whose goal is to investigate possible signatures predicted by quantum gravity models in the observation of different cosmic messengers, such as gamma rays, neutrinos, cosmic rays and gravitational waves. The success of this endeavor requires the close collaboration of scientists from very different backgrounds, ranging from experimentalists specialized in data collection and analyses for specific cosmic messengers, to theorists working on different quantum gravity models. A fundamental ingredient to make such cooperation effective is to share a common language and be familiar with the tools used by the different communities. This is where the role of this school comes in as fundamental: its goal is to start training a generation of young scientists in the interdisciplinary expertise on quantum gravity theories and models and on experimental and theoretical approaches to multi-messenger astroparticle physics. As such, the different editions of the Training School will offer lectures from experts on different facets of the scientific gear the students will acquire, including data analysis and interpretation for individual sources, the creation and analysis of joint datasets of different cosmic messengers, the interplay between quantum gravity theory modeling and phenomenological predictions. The school is aimed at Master and PhD students, as well as early-career postdocs. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. School "Gravitational wave emission from proto-neutron stars and neutron star mergers", Aussois, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/11/21/school-gravitational-wave-em… Starting: 2023-06-05 to 2023-06-09 Location: Aussois, France Additional Information: https://indico.in2p3.fr/event/28236/ Contact: jerome.novak[AT]obspm.fr The thematic school "Gravitational wave emission from proto-neutron stars and neutron star mergers" will take place in Aussois (France) from June 5 to June 9 2023, see https://indico.in2p3.fr/event/28236/ This graduate school will consist of lectures, practical sessions, and seminars from young researchers. The focus will be on the gravitational wave emission from supernovae, proto-neutron stars and coalescing binaries, with an eye on the connection between astrophysical phenomena and the equation of state (EOS) of dense matter that defines the structure and macroscopic behaviour of these compact objects. Teachers and topics: * Tito Dal Canton (Virgo collaboration and IJCLab Orsay, France): Gravitational wave sources and data analysis * Fiorella Burgio (INFN Catania, Italy): Ultra-dense matter of neutron stars and supernovas * Gabriel Martinez-Pinedo (GSI and TU Darmstadt, Germany): Heavy element nucleosynthesis in neutron star mergers and its electromagnetic signatures * Bruno Giacomazzo (University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy): Numerical simulations of coalescing neutron star binaries * Pablo Cerda-Duran (University of Valencia, Spain): Simulations of supernovae and gravitational wave emission from proto-neutron stars More information on the website https://indico.in2p3.fr/event/28236/ Looking forward to meeting you in Aussois, The organizing committee Anthea Francesca Fantina, Francesca Gulminelli, Micaela Oertel, Jerome Novak, Marco Antonelli +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Quantum Gravity, Hydrodynamics and Emergent Cosmology, Munich, Germany --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25716 Starting: 2022-12-08 to 2022-12-09 Location: Munich, Germany Additional Information: https://www.theorie.physik.uni-muenchen.de/lsluest/oriti_group/activites/ev… Contact: Andreas.Pithis[AT]physik.uni-muenchen.de Dear colleagues, We are happy to announce and invite you to participate in the two-day workshop "Quantum Gravity, Hydrodynamics and Emergent Cosmology" in Munich from Thursday 08/12/22 to Friday 09/12/22. This workshop is dedicated to the study of four thematic sessions of research topics sharing common ground and goals: 1. Analogue gravity systems and maps between hydrodynamics and cosmology 2. Phase transitions and continuum limit in quantum gravity 3. Relational physics in quantum gravity 4. Emergent cosmology from quantum gravity. Each session will include ample time for discussions after the presentations. For further information (schedule, list of speakers), please visit the website of the workshop. We encourage people from Munich to come to the talks in-person (at the Akademischer Gesangverein). For people outside of Munich, you will be able to join via Zoom (the Zoom links will be made available on the website). Best, Jibril Ben Achour Christophe Goeller Luca Marchetti Daniele Oriti Andreas Pithis +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. New perspectives in numerical methods for high-energy multiscale astrophysics, Princeton, NJ, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25749 Starting: 2023-04-24 to 2023-04-26 Location: Princeton, NJ, USA Additional Information: https://pcts.princeton.edu/events/2023/new-perspectives-numerical-methods-h… Contact: mahlmann[AT]princeton.edu Registration is now open for the 2023 workshop 'New perspectives in numerical methods for high-energy multiscale astrophysics' that will take place from April 24 to April 26, 2023, at the Princeton Center for Theoretical Science (PCTS), the Princeton Gravity Initiative (PGI) and Princeton University (PU). This workshop aims at bringing together experts in theoretical plasma physics and astrophysics, numerical methods, and machine learning to discuss new pathways to an improved multiscale modeling of plasmas and a better connection to observations. Free registration and abstract submission for in-person oral and poster contributions are now open until February 1, 2023. Registration at: https://forms.gle/HAw4cku4zTDoKXd56 More information at: https://pcts.princeton.edu/events/2023/new-perspectives-numerical-methods-h… We are looking forward to seeing you in Princeton. The organizers (Anatoly Spitkovsky, Frederico Fiuza, Benjamin Crinquand, Jens Mahlmann, Arno Vanthieghem). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. Quantum Gravity 2023, Nijmegen, Netherlands --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25757 Starting: 2023-07-10 to 2023-07-14 Location: Nijmegen, Netherlands Additional Information: https://indico.imapp.ru.nl/e/quantumgravity2023 Contact: QG2023[AT]ru.nl The conference "Quantum Gravity 2023" aims at bringing together researchers from all approaches to quantum gravity as well as scientists working on its conceptual aspects and potential phenomenological implications. The meeting will provide a platform to discuss the open questions currently driving the research field in an open and constructive format. The goal is to work towards combining the lessons learned within various complementary approaches followed by the field. Following the spirit of the "Quantum Gravity 2020" online-event organized by Perimeter Institute, we hope that "Quantum Gravity 2023" will make a contribution to bridging the gaps between quantum gravity approaches and bring together the entire community for a constructive and fruitful exchange. The conference is supported by the International Society for Quantum Gravity (ISQG, www.isqg.org) Local Organization Committee Beatrice Bonga Timothy Budd Badri Krishnan Renate Loll Antonio Pereira Frank Saueressig +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. Black Hole Interiors: Classical and Quantum (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/11/30/black-hole-interiors-classic… Starting: 2022-12-14 to 2022-12-14 Location: Online Additional Information: https://iop.eventsair.com/gp2022/ Contact: brien.nolan[AT]dcu.ie Institute of Physics Gravitational Physics Group Annual Meeting (Online) Black Hole Interiors, Classical and Quantum: Mathematical and Numerical Approaches. Wednesday 14th December, 11am - 4.30pm Roger Penrose's Cosmic Censorship Hypothesis, now over 50 years old, has generated a huge amount of work that has revealed numerous insights into black hole interiors. A key aspect of this hypothesis is that the inner horizon of a black hole (charged, rotating or both) should be unstable. Recent results have shown the deep subtleties involved in this hypothesis, with insights coming from mathematical relativity, semi-classical gravity and from numerical studies. Furthermore, the role of semi-classical effects raises questions regarding the continued applicability of classical singularity theorems. This year's annual meeting of the Gravitational Physics Group will comprise a series of talks related to different aspects of black hole interiors, reviewing a number of these recent results. Our speakers will be: Marc Casals (Leipzig) - Quantum fluxes at the inner horizon of a spinning black hole Mihalis Dafermos (Cambridge) - TBC Eleni-Alexandra Kontou (King's College, London) - Singularity theorems in semi-classical gravity Raimon Luna (Valencia) - Strong cosmic censorship: The nonlinear story The meeting will be held over Zoom and all are welcome: relevant links will be available on registration via the URL above. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. PhD positions in "Gravity and Matter at the Extreme", AEI, Potsdam, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25596 Deadline: 2023-01-08 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://www.aei.mpg.de/975391/phd-positions-in-gravity-matter-at-the-extrem… 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 and 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's 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 website of the IMPRS on Gravitational-Wave Astronomy, Potsdam. 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. 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, - 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 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. The science campus in Potsdam offers a stimulating research environment with three Max-Planck Institutes, two Fraunhofer Institutes, and the University of Potsdam. The city of Potsdam is home to over 40 research institutes, and is located just 30 minutes from the city center of Berlin. Applicants will be asked to upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, university transcripts, a statement of research interests, a list of publications (if applicable), and the 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 its FAQ section. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline for full consideration is January 8th, 2023. 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 (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, a parent-child office and a nursing room. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. 2+1 year postdoc position in gravity and cosmology, Krakow, Poland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25599 Deadline: 2022-12-01 Location: Krakow, Poland Additional Information: https://inspirehep.net/jobs/2157505 Contact: chunshan.lin[AT]uj.edu.pl Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in gravity and cosmology at the Faculty of Physics, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland. We seek the candidates with research experience in gravity, cosmology, and high energy physics. The successful candidate has to have a PhD degree by the time the appointment starts. Our group (at the moment of publishing this advertisement) consists of 1 faculty member, 3 postdocs, 1 PhD student, 1 long-term visitor (postdoc level). We have been working on various aspects of gravity and cosmology. Recently our group has joined the LISA collaboration and we plan to focus on the physics of gravitational waves in the next a few years. Therefore, the candidates with expertise in gravitational wave would be preferred (however, we will still consider the candidates working on other aspects of gravity and cosmology). The initial appointment is for 2 years. Depending on the performance and the funding situation of our group, the position may be extended for another year. The successful applicant is expected to start the appointment in 2023. To receive full consideration, applicants should submit the following materials: (1) CV (2) Research statement, including past achievement and future research plan; (3) list of publications; (4) at least 3 recommendation letters. The letters should be treated as confidential; All materials have to be sent directly to chunshan.lin[AT]uj.edu.pl by 1st December, 2021. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. 4-year PhD scholarship in gravity and cosmology, Krakow, Poland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25600 Deadline: 2022-12-01 Location: Krakow, Poland Additional Information: https://inspirehep.net/jobs/2157514 Contact: chunshan.lin[AT]uj.edu.pl Applications are invited for a 4-year PhD scholarship in gravity and cosmology at the Faculty of Physics, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland. The scholarship is funded by the SONATA BIS project "new physics in light of the primordial remnants from the early universe" (NCN, Poland), with stipend 4000 PLN/month for the first 2 years, and 5000 PLN/month (*) for the third and forth year, upon a successful mid-term evaluation. The successful candidate is expected to start the PhD study on either 1st March or 1st October, 2023, and have the master degree by the time the appointment starts. Our group (at the moment of publishing this advertisement) consists of 1 faculty member, 3 postdocs, 1 PhD student, and 1 long-term visitors (postdoc level). We have been working on various aspects of gravity and cosmology, including the physics of early universe, modified gravity, dark energy problem, gravitational wave astronomy and so on. Recently our group has joined the LISA collaboration, one of the main research missions of European Space Agency. To receive full consideration, applicants should submit the following materials: (1) CV (2) Research statement, including past achievement and future research plan; (3) at least 2 recommendation letters. The letters should be treated as confidential; (4) transcripts; (5) list of publications (if applicable); All materials have to be sent directly to chunshan.lin[AT]uj.edu.pl by 1st December, 2021. (*) The stipend is subject to a small amount of the university's internal deduction. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Expression of Interest - Postdoctoral positions in gravity theory and phenomenology, Rome, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25627 Deadline: 2022-12-07 Location: Rome, Italy Additional Information: https://web.uniroma1.it/gmunu/jobs Contact: paolo.pani[AT]uniroma1.it We are looking for one or more outstanding and highly-motivated postdoctoral researchers to work in the gravity theory and gravitational-wave phenomenology group at Sapienza University of Rome. Candidates with expertise in numerical relativity and/or with interests in 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. The positions are expected to start no later than September/October 2023; earlier start dates can also be considered. Screening of the applications will begin in December 2022. The research activities of the groups include gravitational-wave modelling and phenomenology, black-hole and neutron-star physics, tests of gravity and of the nature of compact objects, and strong-gravity tests of dark matter (see group website for more details). The members of the groups are also expected to get involved in other activities such as training of students, networking, etc. Members of the group currently include Prof. Paolo Pani, INFN Fellini Fellow Dr. Ilia Musco, postdocs Dr. Robin Croft, Dr. Kyriakos Destounis, Dr. Gabriele Franciolini, Dr. Nicholas Loutrel, as well as 9 PhD students. The group has strong connections with other local and international research groups and is active member of the LISA and ET Consortia, of the RISE H2020-MC network "Gravitational Universe: Challenges and Opportunities (GRU)", of the GravNet network, and of the INFN Specific Initiative TEONGRAV - Gravitational Wave Sources. The Department of Physics at Sapienza hosts renowned research groups in several areas of physics and is regularly included among the first 40 Physics and Astronomy institutes in the world according to various rankings. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Research Fellow/Associate, Nottingham, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25654 Deadline: 2022-12-07 Location: Nottingham, UK Additional Information: https://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=SCI519722 Contact: thomas.sotiriou[AT]nottingham.ac.uk We happy to announce that we have up to two STFC funded PDRA positions to fill in the following areas: Early Universe Cosmology (including inflation, preheating, quantum field theory, phase transitions, topological defects and scattering amplitudes) and the Dark Universe and Gravity (including primordial black holes, axion like particles and light scalar fields, dark energy, modified gravity, strong gravity and numerical relativity). 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 a related subject area, and have a track record of publishing and disseminating your work through conferences and seminars as appropriate to your career stage. Applicants should submit a CV, publications list (if not included in the CV) and research proposal (up to 4 pages). The post is offered on a fixed term contract from 01 October 2023 until 30 September 2025. Hours of work are full time, (36.25 hours per week), job share arrangements may be considered. 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, BAME, LGBTQIA+ or disabilities communities. This will be separate to the assessment process and will play no role in the decision to appoint. Informal enquiries can be sent to Ed Copeland, email (edmund.copeland[AT]nottingham.ac.uk). Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. Our University is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs - indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, see our Moving to Nottingham pages. For successful international applicants, we provide financial support for your visa and the immigration health surcharge, plus an interest-free loan to help cover the cost of immigration-related expenses for any dependants accompanying you to the UK. For more information please see the our webpage on Financial support for visas and the immigration health surcharge. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Faculty position in Astrophysics or Gravitational Physics, Dallas, TX, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25656 Deadline: 2022-12-01 Location: Richardson, TX, USA Additional Information: https://jobs.utdallas.edu/postings/21010 Contact: astrosearch[AT]lists.utdallas.edu Position Description The Department of Physics in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in astrophysics, cosmology, or gravitational physics. We will consider both candidates at the Assistant Professor level and senior candidates seeking tenured positions. Our current faculty work is in a variety of areas including cosmology, large-scale structure, gravitational lensing, galaxy cluster formation and evolution, gravitational-wave astrophysics, compact objects, binary black holes, stellar tidal disruption by supermassive black holes, detection and characterization of extrasolar planets, and tidal effects in star-planet and binary star systems. We are interested in candidates that will either expand and complement our expertise or open up new areas of research. We have involvements with the Legacy Survey Telescope of Space and Time (LSST) and its Dark Energy Science Collaboration (DESC), and the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI). The primary selection criteria will be excellence in research, as well as a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and student mentoring. Qualifications Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent in Astronomy or Physics and demonstrate their commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service, which includes a strong commitment to principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. All candidates are expected to work effectively in a highly collaborative, engaging, and dynamic environment comprised of individuals of diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. The appointment will commence in fall 2023. The Department/Program/School The Department of Physics occupies UT Dallas' new, ~190K square foot Sciences Building in the heart of the campus. The university has multiple state-of-the-art core facilities, including a research cleanroom (research.utdallas.edu/cleanroom) and direct access to The Texas Advanced Computing Center (www.tacc.utexas.edu) The Physics department engages in cutting-edge research while delivering extraordinary educational value, offering degree plans at the undergraduate and graduate levels in areas of study relevant to today's scientific and industrial challenges. The department presently has active research in the broad fields of atomic, molecular and optical physics, astrophysics and cosmology, space sciences, condensed matter, quantum information science, and biophysics. Application Instructions Applicants should upload the following: . cover letter summarizing their interests and their qualifications for the position . a full curriculum vitae with a list of publications . statement of teaching philosophy describing (at a minimum) their conceptualizations of teaching and learning, teaching and assessment methods, and how their teaching philosophy and practices foster (or will foster) equitable and inclusive learning environments; . statement of research interests describing (at a minimum) past, present, and future research and how they have fostered (or will foster) equitable and inclusive research environments; . statement including past and/or anticipated future efforts to advance diversity, equity and inclusion; and . full contact information for at least three academic or professional references. Reviews will commence as completed applications are received and will continue until the position is filled. Priority will be given to completed applications received by December 1, 2022. Questions can be addressed to the search subcommittee members at astrosearch[AT]lists.utdallas.edu. The University and Community Rich with visual and performing arts venues, museum districts, professional and semi- professional athletics teams, botanical gardens, accessible trails and so much more, the Dallas- Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex has something for everyone to explore. UT Dallas partners with regional higher education institutions and school districts and with the Richardson Innovation Quarter (Richardson IQ), a major hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and educational activities. UT Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world. A diversity of people, ideas and perspectives is crucial to our vision and mission. UT Dallas is a place where members of the community from all backgrounds are welcomed, treated fairly, and encouraged in their pursuit of excellence. UT Dallas is consistently ranked among the "Best of the Best Colleges" for LGBTQ Inclusion by Campus Pride. The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion hosts a variety of programs and initiatives to cultivate a culture of equity and belonging for all members of the campus community. "LilyPad" lactation facilities are located throughout campus. The University currently supports several Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that are communities of faculty and staff from various identities along with advocates and allies (e.g., Black Faculty and Staff Alliance, Universal Access ERG, Military and Veteran ERG). Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living and working environment that is welcoming, respectful and inclusive of all members of the university community. The University prohibits unlawful discrimination against a person because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. The University of Texas at Dallas is an equal opportunity/affirmative action university. Minimum Education and Experience An earned graduate degree appropriate to the academic discipline and a record of productivity and professional achievement. Preferred Education and Experience PhD or equivalent in Astronomy or Physics Essential Duties and Responsibilities Establish research record documented in publications and external support. Undergraduate and Graduate student mentorship and instruction Demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence Prepare and teach undergraduate and/or graduate classes Contribute assessment information and data as requested Mentor and/or advise undergraduate and/or graduate students Establish and/or continue an independent line of research Continue to expand professional influence in the academic discipline through research and/or publication Engage in service within the academic unit, the university, and the profession as appropriate based on teaching and research constraints Important Message 1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public. 2) UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its programs and activities, including in admission and enrollment. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact the Director of Institutional Equity at InstitutionalEquity[AT]utdallas.edu or the Title IX Coordinator at TitleIXCoordinator[AT]utdallas.edu, or call 972-883-5331. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. PhD positions in gravitational-wave astrophysics, CUHK, Hong Kong ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25659 Deadline: 2022-11-23 Location: Hong Kong Additional Information: https://www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk/admissions/programme/science#mphil-phd-in-physics Contact: oahannuksela[AT]cuhk.edu.hk One or more PhD positions at the CUHK GW group, Hong Kong, are available starting August 2023. Candidates with experience in areas of gravitational-wave physics or gravitational lensing are encouraged to apply. International candidates with a strong academic background may be recommended to apply for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme. How to apply? To apply, please contact Otto Hannuksela (oahannuksela[AT]cuhk.edu.hk) and Tjonnie Li (tjonnie.li[AT]kuleuven.be), sending your CV by November 23. Please also send two reference letters to (https://forms.gle/wJtqBDx8PEGP2HXR8) The deadline for submitting HKPFs applications is 1 December 2022 at Hong Kong Time 12:00:00. About Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme: Established by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong in 2009, the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) aims at attracting the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their PhD studies in Hong Kong's universities. The Fellowship provides an annual stipend of HK$325,200 (approximately US$41,690) and a conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$13,600 (approximately US$1,740) per year for each awardee for a period up to three years. 300 PhD Fellowships will be awarded in the 2023/24 academic year. For awardees who need more than three years to complete the PhD degree, additional support may be provided by the chosen universities. More information: https://cerg1.ugc.edu.hk/hkpfs/index.html About the group: The CUHK GW group researches 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. Moreover, with the rapidly improving detectors and more detections, many new scientific investigations are expected to become possible. This means there is much exciting work to do in investigating new detection avenues. The group is a part of the LVK collaboration led by Otto Hannuksela and Tjonnie Li. There are currently six graduate students. The group works on topics ranging from numerical simulations of magnetars to gravitational lensing, waveform modeling, tests of general relativity, and pulsar timing array. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Postdoctoral position in gravitational waves or gravitational lensing, Hong Kong ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25662 Deadline: 2022-12-15 Location: Hong Kong Additional Information: https://forms.gle/TLwYDjZMZH3u8Ggo8 Contact: oahannuksela[AT]cuhk.edu.hk A two-year postdoctoral researcher position at the CUHK gravitational-wave group, Hong Kong, is available starting earliest June 2023. Candidates with experience in areas of gravitational-wave physics or gravitational lensing are encouraged to apply. How to apply? To apply, please send your CV and statement of purpose to (https://forms.gle/TLwYDjZMZH3u8Ggo8) along with two reference letters. The application deadline is December 15th or until positions are filled. Project description: General relativity posits that gravitational waves, like light, can be gravitationally lensed. Recent studies suggest that we could detect gravitational-wave lensing as early as in the coming few years as the current ground-based detectors are upgraded. However, the methods to detect and employ gravitational-wave lensing are entirely different from light lensing. Indeed, we detect waves instead of particles, and the source population is one of merging black holes. For these reasons, the field would pave the way to interesting new applications in a wide range of scientific domains, one of which is combined lensing observations using multiple messenger signals - electromagnetic and gravitational-wave signals [1]. However, to realize these applications in practice, several challenges relating to methodology and science-case development need to be overcome. The postdoctoral researcher would work on combining gravitational-wave lensing with follow-up electromagnetic lens reconstructions at the border between two fields. The work would be done in collaboration with institutes from the Netherlands and Belgium. Beyond the research work, the position would also involve graduate student supervision. [1] https://arxiv.org/abs/2004.13811 [2] https://arxiv.org/abs/2204.08732 About the group: The CUHK GW group researches 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 broadly on extracting physics from gravitational-wave detections. The group is part of the LVK collaboration and is led by Otto Hannuksela and Tjonnie Li. There are currently six graduate students. The group works on topics ranging from numerical simulations of magnetars to gravitational lensing, waveform modeling, tests of general relativity, and pulsar timing array. For enquiries, please contact Otto Hannuksela (oahannuksela[AT]cuhk.edu.hk) and Tjonnie Li (tjonnie.li[AT]kuleuven.be). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Postdoc positions in black-hole physics beyond GR and in quantum gravity, Odense, Denmark ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25665 Deadline: 2022-11-22 Location: Odense, Denmark Additional Information: https://www.sdu.dk/da/service/ledige_stillinger/1199096 Contact: eichhorn[AT]cp3.sdu.dk One or more postdoc positions are to be filled in the research team of Astrid Eichhorn at CP3-Origins, University of Southern Denmark, with a focus on black-hole physics beyond GR and in quantum gravity. The ideal candidate brings expertise on black holes beyond GR, their images, and connections to quantum gravity to complement the expertise already present in the team. The research team - consisting of several PhD students, postdocs, long-term visitors and master students - explores questions in quantum gravity and beyond, with a particular focus on asymptotically safe gravity, causal sets, the phenomenology of quantum gravity and black-hole images. The team is actively involved in the fundamental-physics working group of the next-generation Event Horizon Telescope. The starting dates for the positions are flexible, between January and October 2023. To apply, submit a cover letter stating your motivation to apply, a research statement, a CV, a list of publications at https://www.sdu.dk/da/service/ledige_stillinger/1199096. Three letters of recommendation should be sent to anc(a)sdu.dk mentioning the title of the position and name of the applicant in the subject line. The application deadline is November 22, 2022. For questions, please contact Astrid Eichhorn at eichhorn[AT]cp3.sdu.dk +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. VandyGRAF postdoctoral fellowships, Nashville, TN, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/11/16/vandygraf-postdoctoral-fello… Deadline: 2022-12-15 Location: Nashville, TN, USA Additional Information: http://www.academicjobsonline.com/ajo/jobs/23567 Contact: alexandru.v.lupsasca[AT]vanderbilt.edu The Vanderbilt Department of Physics and Astronomy is seeking exceptional candidates for an honorific postdoctoral fellowship program affiliated with the Vanderbilt Initiative for Gravity, Waves, and Fluids (VandyGRAF). The VandyGRAF Initiative is a new collaborative effort between Vanderbilt University's Departments of Mathematics and Physics & Astronomy to work on problems of outstanding scientific merit in general relativity, fluid mechanics, PDE theory, and nuclear physics. VandyGRAF hosts a weekly seminar series with diverse guests and open scientific discussion. Ideal candidates will be excited to contribute to this atmosphere of open inquiry and learn about fields adjacent to their own; see https://www.vanderbilt.edu/vandygraf/ for more information. Up to five VandyGRAF fellowships are available this year in mathematics, physics and astronomy, with appointments to begin in academic year 2023-2024. The positions in the Department of Physics and Astronomy will be at the rank of postdoctoral fellow and have no teaching component. The appointments will be annual with the expectation of renewal for two additional years subject to satisfactory performance. Research funds will be provided to support the scientific endeavors of the postdoctoral fellow. This particular announcement is specifically for candidates interested in gravitational theory and black hole physics. Up to two candidates will be hired and mentored by Prof. Alex Lupsasca. Two companion postdoctoral positions in mathematics and up to two other postdoctoral positions in nuclear physics and relativistic heavy-ion collisions are available in separate announcements: https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/21463 https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/23618 Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. To apply online, please submit the following documents on AcademicJobsOnline.org: cover letter, CV, list of publications, research statement, and three recommendation letters. To ensure full consideration, all materials, including letters of reference, must be received by December 15, 2022. For more information on the Physics positions, contact: Prof. Alex Lupsasca (alexandru.v.lupsasca[AT]vanderbilt.edu and https://as.vanderbilt.edu/physics/bio/alex-lupsasca) Prof. Jean-Francois Paquet (jean-francois.paquet[AT]vanderbilt.edu and https://as.vanderbilt.edu/physics/bio/jean-francois-paquet) For more information on the Mathematics positions, contact: Prof. Marcelo Disconzi (marcelo.disconzi[AT]vanderbilt.edu and https://as.vanderbilt.edu/math/bio/?who=marcelo-disconzi) Prof. Jared Speck, Director of the VandyGRAF Initiative (jared.speck[AT]vanderbilt.edu and https://as.vanderbilt.edu/math/bio/?who=jared-speck) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. Postdoctoral position in quantum gravity and related areas, Erlangen, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/11/16/postdoctoral-position-in-qua… Deadline: 2022-12-11 Location: Erlangen, Germany Additional Information: https://www.gravity.physik.fau.de/contact/open-positions/ Contact: application[AT]gravity.fau.de In autumn 2023, at least one postdoctoral position in one of the fields quantum gravity, theoretical cosmology, quantum gravity phenomenology, theoretical gravitational waves 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), postdocs Shreya Banerjee, Hongguang Liu and Cong Zhang, as well as 9 PhD and 5 master and 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, Jerzy Lewandowski (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; the Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos in State College, Pennsylvania, USA; Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Institute for Theoretical Physics in Marseille, France; Institute for Theoretical Physics in Warsaw, Poland and Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China. Applicants must have a PhD in either physics or mathematics and should have prior research experience in one or more of the following fields: general relativity, quantum field theory, quantum foundations, theoretical cosmology, theoretical gravitational waves, quantum gravity. Applicants should also have a strong interest in working on aspects of non perturbative and background independent quantum gravity. The following list of material should be uploaded in one pdf- or zip file, with the applicant's last name as file name, using the application form at https://www.umfrageonline.com/s/dgretqj 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/mwfy9ja. 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 12, 2022 (deadline) but later applications may be considered until the position is filled. The starting date of the position is normally Oct. 1st 2023 but there is some flexibility. For further information about the Department of Physics and the Institute please visit: https://www.physik.nat.fau.de/ and https://www.gravity.physik.fau.de. For further information about the position please send an inquiry to application(a)gravity.fau.de. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12. Postdoctoral Associate in Physics, Syracuse, NY, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25673 Deadline: 2022-12-15 Location: Syracuse, NY, USA Additional Information: https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/96857 Contact: ahnitz[AT]syr.edu The Department of Physics at Syracuse University invites applications from scientists interested in gravitational-wave astrophysics and astronomy on topics including: observational multi-messenger astrophysics, the science and analysis methods for next-generation detectors such as Cosmic Explorer, and the use of open gravitational-wave data to further our understanding of astrophysics, dark matter, gravity, and the Universe. The successful applicant will be joining the Syracuse University Gravitational-wave Group, which is led by Prof. Duncan Brown, Prof. Stefan Ballmer, Prof. Alexander Nitz, Prof. Eric Coughlin, Prof. Georgia Mansell, and Prof. Craig Cahillane. The group's research interests span a large range of topics from modeling multi-messenger sources to building the next generation of gravitational-wave observatories. Members of the group have the opportunity to work on projects in many areas of astrophysics, data analysis, and instrument science. The successful applicant for this position would work closely with Prof. Duncan Brown or Prof. Alexander Nitz. An online application can be completed at https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/96857 Priority consideration is given to applications submitted by December 15, 2022. Positions remain open until filled. Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.13. Postdocs at the Institute for Fundamental Physics of the Universe, Trieste, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25674 Deadline: 2022-12-15 Location: Trieste, Italy Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/23597 Contact: liberati[AT]sissa.it The Institute for Fundamental Physics of the Universe (IFPU, www.ifpu.it/) Trieste, Italy, invites applications for a few postdoctoral research positions to start in the Fall of 2023. The positions are for two years, with a possible extension to a third year. The research fields supported by the Institute are connected to the areas of: astroparticle physics, astrophysical probes of fundamental interactions, early Universe, gravitational wave astrophysics, structures in the Universe, theory and phenomenology of gravity. IFPU is a newly born institute, having started its activities in the academic year 2018-2019. It is a joint initiative of International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA, www.sissa.it/ap/ and www.sissa.it/app/) the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), the National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF; Observatory of Trieste) and the National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN; Trieste Section). The Institute aims at hosting and promoting a vigorous and innovative multi-disciplinary research program focused on investigating the fundamental laws of Nature under a Cosmological and Astrophysical perspective. Postdocs at IFPU work in close connections with staff members from the supporting institutions - about 30 researches in total - and also benefit from the extended visitor and research programs the Institute is hosting. Applications should be submitted via the external AJO URL provided with this announcement. Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2022 and continue until the positions are filled. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.14. Postdoc in theory and GW probes of dense matter physics, Utrecht, NL ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25683 Deadline: 2022-12-05 Location: Utrecht, NL Additional Information: https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university/jobs/postdo… Contact: t.p.hinderer[AT]uu.nl The Institute for Theoretical Physics (ITP) at Utrecht University is currently looking for a postdoctoral researcher at the interface of theoretical advances in relativistic hydrodynamics with gravitational waves from neutron star binaries. You are going to work in the group of Tanja Hinderer and become member of the interdisciplinary Dutch consortium 'Probing the phase diagram of quantum chromodynamics'. This is a collaboration of Utrecht University (Profs. Guersoy, van den Broeck, Snellings, Christakoglou), the University of Amsterdam (Profs. Watts, Nissanke, Moesta) and the University of Groningen (Dr Even). In this position you will focus your work on the development of an overarching theoretical framework for relativistic (magneto-)hydrodynamics of dissipative multi-fluid systems. You will include sufficient complexity to encompass a range of physical effects and study consequences for gravitational waves from neutron star binary inspirals. For more information, please see the linked URL for the full ad for the vacancy. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.15. Assistant Professor, Mathematics with specialty in Data Science, Kingston, RI, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25687 Deadline: 2022-12-27 Location: Kingston, RI, USA Additional Information: https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/10922 Contact: gkhanna[AT]uri.edu Applications are invited for a tenure-track, academic-year Assistant Professor position in the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematical Sciences at the University of Rhode Island (URI) to begin Fall 2023. The department has 16 research faculty members, 9 teaching faculty members, and 16 graduate teaching assistants. We offer programs leading to BA, BS, MS, and PhD degrees with applied math options at all levels and co-govern the Data Science Program, which houses a BA, BS, online graduate certificate, and online Master's degree. The interdisciplinary nature of our department will provide the new faculty member with opportunities to interact with a broad range of colleagues in areas such as, Oceanography, Computer Science, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Biology, and Business. Data Science is an area of tremendous growth for the department and the College of Arts and Sciences. University wide, investments have been made in hiring faculty who do research in data science or data-enabled science and in the research computing (data, high-performance computing, machine learning) facilities and support personnel to enhance their opportunities for success. Candidates working in areas of gravity that include data analysis, ML/AI, are encouraged to apply. The University of Rhode Island has a strong gravity research group jointly with the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth -- the UMass-URI Gravity Research Consortium (U2GRC). Current researchers in this group include Drs. Collin Capano (UMassD), 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. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.16. Multiple PhD positions in UMass Dartmouth and University of Rhode Island, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/11/18/multiple-phd-positions-in-um… Deadline: 2023-02-01 Location: Dartmouth, MA and Kingston, RI Additional Information: https://web.uri.edu/gravity/phd-openings/ Contact: u2grc-faculty[AT]googlegroups.com One or more Ph.D. positions in the UMass-URI Gravity Research Consortium (U2GRC) starting in September 2023. We are particularly interested in applicants looking to work in these specific research areas: gravitational-wave detector characterization, parameter estimation and detection, data-driven modeling, numerical relativity, and black hole perturbation theory. How to apply? U2GRC is jointly run by the University of Rhode Island (URI) and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (UMassD). Therefore, interested students would apply to either URI, UMassD, or both depending on their preference. Applicants seeking further information may contact u2grc-faculty -at- googlegroups -dot- com. The deadline for submitting applications is February 1st, 2023. About the UMass-URI Gravity Research Consortium: The recently established U2GRC 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-Virgo-KAGRA Collaboration, LISA Consortium, and the SXS Collaboration. U2GRC currently has 10 PhD students. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.17. Postdoctoral and senior scientific positions at AEI, Hannover, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/11/21/postdoctoral-and-senior-scie… Deadline: 2022-12-20 Location: Hannover, Germany Additional Information: https://www.aei.mpg.de/obs-rel-cos Contact: jobs-gw-han[AT]aei.mpg.de The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute, or AEI) in Hannover (Germany) invites applications for postdoctoral and senior scientific positions in gravitational-wave physics. Initial appointments for postdocs are for two years with the possibility of a one year extension in cases of good performance. Longer-term appointments for more senior scientists are also possible. Starting dates are negotiable but should not be later than late summer 2023. Successful candidates will join the Department of Observational Relativity and Cosmology, led by Prof. Bruce Allen. The group has a long track record of significant scientific advances which were enabled via the development of new data analysis methods, techniques and technology. Current activities include searches for gravitational wave sources in data from ground-based instruments, and for new radio and gamma ray neutron stars in data from a variety both earth- and space-based telescopes. We collaborate closely with the Independent Research Group led by Prof. Maria Alessandra Papa, working on searches for continuous gravitational waves. We are a welcoming, enthusiastic working environment with diverse research interests. The working language of the group is English, but we provide free German language courses if you are interested. The group has outstanding data analysis and computing resources, including the Atlas computer cluster at AEI Hannover (53,000 physical CPU cores, 2,400 GPUs, and 22 PB of disk-based storage) and the Einstein@Home volunteer distributed computing project (about a factor of ten more). We are particularly interested in applicants with a background in either (1) the analysis and interpretation of data from pulsar timing arrays, or (2) the use of quantum computing to perform optimal matched filtering on classical data with many templates. However, we are open to all scientists with a strong gravitational-wave and/or data-analysis/astrophysics background. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to start new projects with group members and to collaborate internationally. Funds are available for travel and other research costs. Hannover is the capital city of the state of Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen) in Germany, and is an important commercial center with a culture rich in arts and music. It has an excellent public transportation system and very reasonable living costs compared with many other large cities. The AEI is located on the campus of Leibniz University Hannover, not far from downtown. Applications should include a CV, a one to two page statement covering research interests and plans, and a publication list. Please identify your three most significant publications, and, if you are not the lead author, briefly describe your contributions. These materials should be sent to jobs-gw-han[AT]aei.mpg.de by December 20, 2022. Candidates should also arrange for at least two but if possible three letters of reference to be sent to the same address by that date. 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, 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 (Code of Conduct: https://www.aei.mpg.de/450712/code-of-conduct.pdf) The institute promotes a healthy work-life balance by offering all employees a family support service, cooperation with an on-campus international kindergarten, and access to a multi-function room that may be used for child care. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.18. PhD positions in theory, Prague, Czech Republic ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25711 Deadline: 2023-01-15 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Additional Information: https://www.mff.cuni.cz/en/physicsphd/f1/program-overview 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 focus on theory, but include also observation and instrumentation. The list of available projects is at http://physicsphd.cz/f1. This list of projects will be finalized by December 5 2022 when we will also open the Application form for submissions. The application deadline is January 15 2023 for positions beginning in the Fall semester of 2023. 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 (national or 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. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.19. Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Gravitational Physics, London, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/11/24/postdoctoral-research-assist… Deadline: 2022-12-12 Location: London, United Kingdom Additional Information: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/jobs/vacancies/items/7821.html Contact: smsgravitypostdoc[AT]office365groups.qmul.ac.uk We invite expressions of interest for an STFC-funded Postdoctoral Research Assistant in the Geometry, Analysis and Gravitation group in the School of Mathematical Sciences. The successful applicant will be expected to work in close collaboration with Prof. Pau Figueras and Dr. Katy Clough on the interface between modified gravity and early universe cosmology, studying the strong field regime of alternative theories of gravity with higher derivative corrections in cosmological spacetimes. The successful applicant should have existing expertise in one or more of numerical relativity, mathematical relativity, well-posed formulations of alternative theories of gravity and early university cosmology, and be motivated to contribute to new developments in these areas. The successful applicant will have, or be about to obtain, a relevant PhD degree in mathematics or physics, or equivalent level of professional qualifications and experience. The post is based at the Mile End campus in London. It is a full-time (35 hours per week), fixed term appointment for three years. The expected start date is April 2023 (negotiable). Informal enquiries may be made to Prof. Pau Figueras at smsgravitypostdoc[AT]office365groups.qmul.ac.uk The deadline for the applications is 12th of December; the interviews are expected to be held shortly thereafter. Late enquiries may be accepted until the position is filled. For more information: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/jobs/vacancies/items/7821.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.20. Postdoctoral Research Associate ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25724 Deadline: 2022-12-15 Location: Brighton, UK Additional Information: https://inspirehep.net/jobs/2513548 Contact: X.Calmet[AT]sussex.ac.uk A postdoctoral research associate is sought to join the South-Eastern Particle Theory Alliance (SEPTA), a consortium composed of Royal Holloway, University of London, University College London and the University of Sussex. The position is devoted to research in the area of particle astrophysics and cosmology, and will be based at the University of Sussex. The position (ref. 10354) is funded for 24 months and the expected start date is 01 October 2023. Applications must be received by midnight on 15 December 2022. The successful applicant will join a consortium working on particle astrophysics and cosmology, particle physics phenomenology, quantum field theory and quantum gravity. We are particularly interested in applicants with experience in any of the following fields: quantum effects in black holes, quantum gravity, dark matter (including the search for light dark matter particles with quantum sensors), primordial black holes, gravitational waves, baryogenesis, inflation, phase transitions, cosmic defects, and fundamental theories in astrophysics and cosmology. Applicants will also benefit from the close links to the Sussex Astronomy Centre and to the Experimental Particle Physics groups at Sussex and RHUL, and from the NExT Institute, a regional particle physics alliance in the South-East of England including the two groups, the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and the University of Southampton. Sussex is also a founder-member of the COSMOS consortium for the application of High Performance Computing to cosmology in the UK. The following materials should be sent by email to mpsrecruitment[AT]sussex.ac.uk quoting the job reference number above. - Official Sussex application form (available via the University website www.sussex.ac.uk/jobs) - CV, list of publications, and statement of research interests in a single pdf document - Three recommendation letters. Please send a copy of all the application materials including recommendation letters to Prof. Xavier Calmet (X.Calmet[AT]sussex.ac.uk) Potential candidates are strongly encouraged to make informal contact with Chris Byrnes (C.Byrnes[AT]sussex.ac.uk), Xavier Calmet (X.Calmet[AT]sussex.ac.uk) (main point of contact), Stephan Huber (s.j.huber[AT]sussex.ac.uk), Mark Hindmarsh (m.b.hindmarsh[AT]sussex.ac.uk), David Seery (D.Seery[AT]sussex.ac.uk). Instructions on how to apply can be found at https://www.sussex.ac.uk/about/jobs/research-associate-theor-particle-physi… Contact: Calmet, Xavier (X.Calmet[AT]sussex.ac.uk) Letters of Reference should be sent to: X.Calmet[AT]sussex.ac.uk More Information: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/about/jobs/research-associate-theor-particle-physi… +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.21. Postdoc in String Theory and Quantum Gravity, Wroclaw, Poland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25728 Deadline: 2022-12-23 Location: Wroclaw, Poland Additional Information: https://www.fhassler.de/group#postdocs Contact: falk.hassler[AT]uwr.edu.pl The Institute of Theoretical Physics at the University of Wroclaw, Poland, invites applications for a 3-year postdoc in String Theory and Quantum Gravity within the project "Duality Symmetries as Key to Quantum Spacetime" funded by the National Science Centre Poland to create a new research group with Falk Hassler as principal investigator. In addition to the PI, this group consists of a master's student, three PhD students, and a postdoc (you). Depending on available funding, a second postdoc will join the group in 2023. Starting Date: September/October 2023 How to apply: Please fill out the online application form (https://www.fhassler.de/applications) where you have to provide the following information/documents: * General information about you (name, email, PhD date, and university) * Names and email addresses of three references, who agree to provide reference letters for you * Curriculum vitae * Statement of research interests * Cover letter (optional) The revision of applications starts now and continues until a suitable candidate is found, but after Friday, 23/12/2022 23:59:59 CET, the application form is closed and no more applications will be accepted. Please make sure that also your reference letters have been uploaded by then. Research Tasks: You will have the chance to contribute your ideas to research projects of the group, which are focused on the topics * quantum corrections to non-linear sigma-models * generalised geometry and double/exceptional field theory * higher derivative corrections in (super)gravity * integrability in string theory * consistent truncations * conformal field theory * computer algebra systems and their applications in holography, cosmology, and the swampland. We care about your professional development. Therefore, you will be provided with generous travelling funds to participate in workshops and conferences, present our work and extend your network of potential collaborators. Moreover, you will be included in the supervision of our PhD students to develop leadership skills and build an independent research profile. Requirements: * PhD degree in theoretical physics or a closely related field by the start date of the position * fluent English in writing and speaking * ability to publish research results in leading journals * experience in string theory is desirable, ideally focusing on one or more of the following topics: sigma-models, integrable deformations, generalised geometry and double/exceptional field theory, higher-derivative corrections, supergravity, conformal field theory, D-branes * a highly motivated team player, willing to share knowledge with the group's master's and PhD students Terms of Employment: The position is guaranteed for two years with an extension of one more year based on satisfactory performance (2+1). Salary: The monthly gross salary is 10000 PLN. After deducting taxes, pension, and health insurance costs approximately 7000-6000 PLN are left. With this income, a single person can have a comfortable life in Wroclaw (i.e. see Numbeo to get a first impression). You are entitled to at least 20 days of paid holidays. The University of Wroclaw is one of the leading universities in Poland, currently teaching over 26,000 students and around 1,300 doctoral students. It is situated on the banks of the Oder River in the city of Wroclaw. With more than 130,000 students, Wroclaw is one of the most youth-oriented cities in the heart of Europe. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.22. Faculty Position in Astrophysics, Baltimore, MD, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25731 Deadline: 2022-12-15 Location: Baltimore, MD, USA Additional Information: https://jobregister.aas.org/ad/9c9f3a49 Contact: pcarmen1[AT]jhu.edu The William H. Miller III Department of Physics and Astronomy of the Johns Hopkins University invites applications for a faculty appointment in astrophysics. We invite applications from theorists, observers, and instrumentalists across all areas of astrophysics. 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 department is the recent recipient of a very large gift that will be used to expand dramatically the size of the faculty and endow substantial programs for prize postdocs and graduate students. The new faculty member will play a key role in our realization of this transformational opportunity. Applicants should submit application materials via Interfolio to http://apply.interfolio.com/117532. 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 Pam Carmen at (410) 516-7346 or pcarmen1[AT]jhu.edu. If you have questions about the search please contact the chair of the search committee, Julian Krolik (jhk[AT]jhu.edu) Consideration of applications will begin on December 15, 2022 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. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.23. 4yr Lecturer/Senior Lecturer position in Applied and Computational Maths, Melbourne, Australia ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25740 Deadline: 2023-01-15 Location: Melbourne, Australia Additional Information: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/513/cw/en/job/643321/lecturer-senior-lectu… Contact: todd.oliynyk[AT]monash.edu Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Applied and Computational Mathematics Job No.: 643321 Location: Clayton campus Employment Type: Full-time Duration: 4-year fixed-term appointment Remuneration: $104,185 - $123,720 pa Level B / $127,624 - $147,159 pa Level C (plus 17% employer superannuation Be inspired every day Drive your own learning at one of the world's top 80 universities Take your career in exciting, rewarding directions Everyone needs a platform to launch a satisfying career. At Monash, we give you the space and support to take your career in all kinds of exciting new directions. You'll have access to quality research, infrastructure and learning facilities, opportunities to collaborate internationally, as well as the grants you'll need to publish your work. We're a university full of energetic and enthusiastic minds, driven to challenge what's expected, expand what we know, and learn from other inspiring, empowering thinkers. The Opportunity The School of Mathematics at Monash University invites applications for the position of Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Applied and Computational Mathematics. The School is a research leader with a strong international reputation in Pure Mathematics, Statistics, Mathematical Finance, and Applied and Computational Mathematics. Candidates will be expected to have an outstanding research record and help our drive for excellence across the School. Exceptional candidates in any area of applied and computational mathematics will be considered. Of particular interest are candidates with expertise in numerical and computational mathematics, an area that the School is actively looking to grow. To be considered, you will have a PhD in mathematics or a related area, a proven ability to perform independent research, and a strong commitment to teaching and supervising of research students. This role is a full-time position; however, flexible working arrangements may be negotiated. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities and age groups. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.24. Research Associate (Fixed Term), Cambridge, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25754 Deadline: 2022-12-20 Location: Cambridge, UK Additional Information: https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/38387/ Contact: u.sperhake[AT]damtp.cam.ac.uk Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Relativity and Gravitation Group within Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, working on gravitational-wave physics including gravitational-wave modelling, modified theories of gravity, numerical relativity and fundamental fields around black holes. The successful candidate will work primarily with Professor Ulrich Sperhake, as well as academic staff across the Relativity and Gravitation group (Challinor, Dafermos, Fergusson, Hartnoll, Pajer, Quevedo, Reall, Santos, Shellard, Sherwin, Wall and Warnick) and research staff and PhD students. There are close links with the HEP group in DAMTP and the Kavli Institute for Cosmology (www.kicc.cam.ac.uk) The position is expected to be available from 1 April 2023, but the start date is flexible and can be delayed until October 2023. Applicants should have, or be about to obtain, a PhD in a relevant area of theoretical physics, and to have an established track record of original research and experience of working in collaboration. Duties will include developing and conducting individual and collaborative research objectives, proposals and projects. You will be expected to plan your own research, with guidance if required, and to assist in the preparation of funding proposals. You must be able to communicate material of a technical nature. You may be asked to assist in the supervision of student projects and development of skills, and deliver seminars relating to the research area. Further information about CTC can be found at www.ctc.cam.ac.uk and the GR Group at www.damtp.cam.ac.uk/research/gr/ Informal enquiries may be made to James Parke (LE34392[AT]maths.cam.ac.uk) or to Ulrich Sperhake (u.sperhake[AT]damtp.cam.ac.uk). Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.25. Research Associate in QFT and Theoretical Cosmology (Fixed Term), Cambridge, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25758 Deadline: 2022-12-20 Location: Cambridge, UK Additional Information: https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/38386/ Contact: ep551[AT]cam.ac.uk Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Relativity and Gravitation Group within Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, working on the theoretical calculation of cosmological correlators in the early universe and their observational signals in CMB and large-scale structure datasets. A robust knowledge of quantum field theory and general relativity is required. The successful candidate will work primarily with Professor Enrico Pajer, as well as academic staff across the Relativity and Gravitation group (Challinor, Dafermos, Fergusson, Hartnoll, Quevedo, Reall, Santos, Shellard, Sherwin, Sperhake, Wall and Warnick) and research staff and PhD students. There are close links with the HEP group in DAMTP and the Kavli Institute for Cosmology (www.kicc.cam.ac.uk) The position is expected to be available from 1 April 2023, but the start date is flexible and can be delayed until October 2023. Applicants should have, or be about to obtain, a PhD in a relevant area of theoretical physics, and to have an established track record of original research and experience of working in collaboration. Duties will include developing and conducting individual and collaborative research objectives, proposals and projects. You will be expected to plan your own research, with guidance if required, and to assist in the preparation of funding proposals. You must be able to communicate material of a technical nature. You may be asked to assist in the supervision of student projects and development of skills, and deliver seminars relating to the research area. Further information about CTC can be found at www.ctc.cam.ac.uk and the GR Group at www.damtp.cam.ac.uk/research/gr/ Informal enquiries may be made to James Parke (LE34391[AT]maths.cam.ac.uk) or to Enrico Pajer (ep551[AT]cam.ac.uk). Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.26. Postdoctoral Researcher or Senior Postdoctoral Researcher LSU/LIGO, Baton Rouge, LA, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/11/29/postdoctoral-researcher-or-s… Deadline: 2023-02-28 Location: Baton Rouge, LA, USA Additional Information: https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/LSU/job/0266-JW-Nicholson-Hall/Post… Contact: gonzalez[AT]lsu.edu Job Posting Title: Postdoctoral Researcher or Senior Postdoctoral Researcher (Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO)) Position Type: Other Academic Department: LSUAM Science - PA - Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (Gabriela Gonzalez (00000092)) Work Location: 0266 J.W. Nicholson Hall Pay Grade: Other Academic Job Description: The LSU Department of Physics and Astronomy is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher or Senior Postdoctoral Researcher to participate in Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) instrument and data characterization. The successful candidate will conduct research diagnosing the LIGO detectors' non-astrophysical transients as well as noise in the frequency domain to improve the reach to astrophysical sources like collisions of black holes and neutron stars. The research will be carried out as a member of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration at Louisiana State University (LSU), very close to the LIGO Livingston Observatory (LLO), with opportunity to collaborate with scientists at LLO. Responsibilities: Postdoctoral Researcher - (100%) diagnosing the LIGO detectors' non-astrophysical transients as well as noise in the frequency domain. Senior Postdoctoral Researcher - (90%) lead the research of diagnosing the LIGO detectors' non-astrophysical transients as well as noise in the frequency domain; will be assigned additional research projects to lead; (10%) expected to publish papers, and present results at conferences; and mentor graduate students. Minimum qualification: (Both) PhD in physics or a related field. (Senior Postdoctoral Researcher) Three years of related work experience. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in one or more of the following: precision experiments, instrument noise diagnostics, data analysis methods, and statistical methods. Additional Job Description: Special Instructions: Please attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application. Please provide letter of application, resume, and three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address. A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire. Please email any questions to Gabriela Gonzalez, gonzalez[AT]lsu.edu Posting Date: October 24, 2022 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): Additional Position Information: Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more! Essential Position (Y/N): N LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer: LSU believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences. To learn more about how LSU is committed to diversity and inclusivity, please see LSU's Diversity Statement and Roadmap. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hr[AT]lsu.edu) HCM Contact Information: Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or emailed HR[AT]lsu.edu About Us LSU LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana's 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives. LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others. Louisiana's Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences. The University comprises of nine institutions: Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College ("LSU"), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine Louisiana State University at Alexandria Louisiana State University at Eunice Louisiana State University at Shreveport LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans LSU Health Science Center - Shreveport The Health Care Services Division Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Pennington Biomedical Research Center Any other college, university, school, institution, or program now or hereafter under the supervision and management of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College In implementing its mission, LSU is committed to: Offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students; Employing faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world-class knowledge base that is transferable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and Using its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.27. Manager - Data Processing/Computer Services 1 LSU/LIGO, Baton Rouge, LS, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/11/29/manager-data-processing-comp… Deadline: 2023-02-28 Location: Baton Rouge, LA, USA Additional Information: https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/LSU/job/0271-JW-Nicholson-Hall/Mana… Contact: gonzalez[AT]lsu.edu Job Posting Title: Manager - Data Processing/Computer Services 1 (Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO)) Position Type: Professional / Unclassified Department: LSUAM Science - PA - Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (Gabriela Gonzalez (00000092)) Work Location: 0271 J.W. Nicholson Hall Pay Grade: Professional Job Description: LSU is looking for an expert to work for the LIGO Data Grid used by the LIGO Scientific Collaboration (LSC), and help the discovery of gravitational waves with LIGO detectors. We collaborate closely with colleagues in University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, Syracuse University, California State University-Fullerton and other institution outside the US. The person will lead the maintain and developing of a suite of python-based tools for LIGO scientists, especially those at the LIGO Livingston Observatory. Scientists working with the LIGO detectors and with the LIGO data use a graphical monitoring of the performance of the many subsystems in the instruments, using standard statistical measures and diagnostic methods developed by the LIGO/Virgo/KAGRA collaboration members. Many of these graphical monitors are "live" with a few minutes latency, other are produced hourly, and others daily. GWpy is a collaboration-driven Python package providing tools for studying data from ground-based gravitational-wave detectors. GWpy provides a user-friendly, intuitive interface to the common time-domain and frequency-domain data produced by the LIGO and Virgo observatories and their analyses, with easy-to-follow tutorials at each step. ?Responsibilities: (30%) Maintain and develop the GWpy package and related tools; GWpy is a collaboration-driven Python package providing tools for studying data from ground-based gravitational-wave detectors. GWpy provides a user-friendly, intuitive interface to the common time-domain and frequency-domain data produced by the LIGO and Virgo observatories and their analyses, with easy-to-follow tutorials at each step. (https://gwpy.github.io/) (20%) Independently perform statistical analysis, programming, and predictive modeling. Maintains and develop online monitors for LIGO instrument diagnostics. Conduct performance tuning and troubleshooting on existing data analytic applications. (50%) Maintains and develop graphical summary pages of LIGO instruments' performance. Ensure technical models remain accurate with changes in operations. Creating documentation as required by supervisor in order to move projects along. Collaborate with stakeholders to generate reports, distribute data processing, and deliver robust predictive analytics. Effectively communicate technical issues, decisions reached, and or the status of the project with all stakeholders within the team and or department. Contributes to departmental efforts to develop, implement, or further improve processes and operations. Maintains awareness of current industry practices that pertain to (insert industry here). Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in physics or related field with 3 or more years of professional level computer experience. Proficient in Python programming, packaging and development, as well as familiarity with C, and/or Java (LDVW). Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in physics or related field with experience with visualization, scientific workflow management, database technology is desirable, but not required. Additional Job Description: Special Instructions: Please attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application. Please provide letter of application, resume, and three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address. A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire. Please email any questions to Gabriela Gonzalez, gonzalez[AT]lsu.edu Posting Date: November 8, 2022 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): Additional Position Information: Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more! Essential Position (Y/N): LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer: LSU believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences. To learn more about how LSU is committed to diversity and inclusivity, please see LSU's Diversity Statement and Roadmap. 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Read More LSU Privacy Statement +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.28. Postdoctoral Position in Gravitational-wave and Multi-Messenger Astrophysics, Rolla, MO, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25785 Deadline: 2023-03-31 Location: Rolla, MO, USA Additional Information: https://imac.mst.edu/news/ Contact: marco.cavaglia[AT]ligo.org The Institute of Multi-messenger Astrophysics and Cosmology (IMAC) at the Missouri University of Science and Technology anticipates having one postdoctoral position in the areas of gravitational physics and astrophysics. The position is for one year, renewable for up to three years, contingent on funding availability and satisfactory performance. The applicant must have (or be close to completing) a Ph.D. in physics or related fields and show a strong track record in gravitational-wave data analysis and instrumentation, experimental gravitational-wave science, and/or multi-messenger astrophysics. IMAC [https://imac.mst.edu/] is part of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and is active in various areas of experimental and theoretical gravity, astrophysics, and cosmology. Current faculty members in the group include Marco Cavaglia (LIGO) and Shun Saito (HETDEX, PFS), as well as several graduate students. The postdoctoral scholar funded by this position will work in close collaboration with the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, the Virgo Collaboration, and the KAGRA Collaboration, as well as partner astrophysics consortiums. The successful applicant is expected to engage in a collaborative research program in the above areas, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and contribute to the educational and outreach activities of the group. Depending on the research program and interests of the applicant, these activities may be carried out by residing full-time at one of the LIGO sites in Livingston, LA, or Hanford, WA. Missouri S&T [https://mst.edu/] is one of the nation's leading research universities with 101 degree programs in 40 areas of study, ranging from business and information technology to engineering, the sciences, the humanities, and the liberal arts. It is located about 100 miles west of St. Louis, Missouri, in the multicultural community of Rolla, surrounded by Ozarks scenery. The physics department includes 16 active faculty with expertise in condensed matter physics, atomic physics, and astrophysics. A curriculum vitae (including a list of publications) and a statement of research interests should be sent in PDF format to Marco Cavaglia "marco.cavaglia[AT]ligo.org". Please use the subject "Gravitational physics and astrophysics postdoctoral application." Applicants must also arrange to have at least three recommendation letters sent to the same email address. Please direct questions about the position to "marco.cavaglia[AT]ligo.org". Applications will be reviewed starting on January 1, 2023, but applications will be accepted until an adequate applicant pool is established, or until the position is filled. The position is available as early as February 2023. IMAC and Missouri S&T are committed to increasing diversity in the sciences. Applications from underrepresented groups in physics are particularly encouraged. IMAC and Missouri S&T will strive to meet the needs of dual-career couples. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. GWECS Job Fair on November 17: invitation to early career scientists ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25650 Additional Information: https://forms.gle/F56UmgPe4vMUa5xLA 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 Thursday, November 17th between 4 pm and 6 pm (CET). If you are interested in participating, please fill out the following form by Monday, November 14th: https://forms.gle/F56UmgPe4vMUa5xLA 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. We hope you can join us! All the best, GWECS Career Opportunities Office Elisa Maggio, Gabriela Conde-Saavedra, Krishnendu N V, Nils Nilsson https://gwecs.org/ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. GRG Golden Oldies by Rainer Weiss ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/11/28/grg-golden-oldies-by-rainer-… 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. In 2022, we celebrate Rai Weiss' 90th birthday and the 50th anniversary of his original GW detector design study with a republication of one of the most significant papers in the Golden Oldies series: Rainer Weiss. Republication of: Electromagnetically coupled broadband gravitational antenna. Gen Relativ Gravit 54, 153 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10714-022-03021-3 Editorial note by David H. Shoemaker, D.H. Gen Relativ Gravit 54, 152 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10714-022-03022-2 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. New Einstein Toolkit Release (Kowalevski) ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/11/29/new-einstein-toolkit-release… Additional Information: https://einsteintoolkit.org/about/releases/ET_2022_11_announcement.html Release Announcement We are pleased to announce the twenty-fifth release (code name "Sophie Kowalevski") of the Einstein Toolkit, an open-source, community developed software infrastructure for relativistic astrophysics. The major changes in this release include: * many READS / WRITES statements were corrected * there is now more robust testsuite error reporting * kuibit has improved support for modern matplotlib versions * a workaround for Intel 19+ compilers was added to GRHydro Three new arrangements and thorns have been added: * FLRW initial data solver for cosmological initial data * NRPyEllipticET hyperbolic relaxation initial data solver for vacuum spacetimes * The Canuda library of codes now supports complex and real scalar fields New capabilities for existing codes: * The SelFforce-1D code now supports gravitational perturbations using the Regge-Wheeler-Zerilli formalism In addition, bug fixes accumulated since the previous release in May 2022 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 GRHydro and IllinoisGRMHD. Data analysis and postprocessing 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. 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 (Enabling fundamental research in the era of multi-messenger astrophysics). The "Sophie Kowalevski" Release Team on behalf of the Einstein Toolkit Consortium (2022-11-29) Roland Haas, Allen Wen, Anuj Kankani, Bing-Jyun Tsao, Cheng-Hsin Cheng, Chi Tian, Giuseppe Ficarra, Hrishikesh Kalyanaraman, Lisa Leung, Nadine Kuo, Peter Diener, Steven R. Brandt, Taishi Ikeda, Zachariah Etienne ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. Second announcement of the Fifth Zeldovich meeting, Yerevan, Armenia ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/11/30/second-announcement-of-the-f… Additional Information: http://www.icranet.org/zeldovich5 We are happy to inform that abstract submission at the Fifth Zeldovich meeting is now open. The list of invited speakers includes: Gennady Bisnovatyi-Kogan, Space Research Institute (IKI), Russia Massimo Della Valle, Capodimonte Astronomical Observatory and INAF, Italy (TBC) Marat Gilfanov, Max-Planck Institute for Astrophysics, Germany and IKI, Russia (TBC) Paolo Giommi, Italian Space Agency (ASI), Italy Luca Izzo, Niels Bohr Institute, Denmark (TBC) Michael Kramer, Max-Planck-Institut fuer Radioastronomie, Germany (TBC) Jutta Kunz, University of Oldenburg, Germany (TBC) Klaus Laemmerzahl, University Bremen, Germany Di Li, National Astronomical Observatories of China, China Ruoyu Liu, Nanjing University, China Andrea Merloni, Max Planck Institute for extraterrestrial Physics, Germany (TBC) Razmik Mirzoyan, Max-Planck-Institute for Physics, Germany Tsvi Piran, The Hebrew University, Israel Konstantin Postnov, Sternberg Astronomical Institute, Moscow State University, Russia Rashid Sunyaev, Max-Planck Institute for Astrophysics, Germany and IKI, Russia (TBC) Alexei Starobinsky, Landau Institute for Theoretical Physics, Russia Lev Titarchuk, University di Ferrara, Italy and Astro Space Center, Lebedev Physical Institute, Russia Nan Zhang, Institute of High Energy Physics, China At this 5th Zeldovich meeting the new discoveries from the leading scientific mi ssions in relativistic astrophysics will be reported: * Russian-German Spektr-RG telescope (SRG) * USA-European-Canadian James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) * USA-Italian Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) * Chinese-European enhanced X-ray Timing and Polarimetry mission (eXTP) * Chinese Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory (LHAASO) * Chinese Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST) * European Major Atmospheric Gamma Imaging Cherenkov Telescope (MAGIC) The early bird registration fee is 300 euro (100 euro for students). The late registration fee will be 400 euro (150 euro for students). It will cover conference kit, coffee breaks, and publication of the conference papers. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. XV Black Holes Workshop, Lisbon, Portugal 1.2. CDT and Friends: Jubilee edition, Nijmegen, The Netherlands 1.3. SIGRAV International School 2023 - Applied Quantum Gravity, Vietri sul mare, Italy 1.4. Astro-GR@Cuba 2023, Habana, Cuba 2. Jobs 2.1. Visiting Fellow Positions at the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, TIFR, Mumbai, India 2.2. Numerical relativity and computational astrophysics postdoctoral positions, Rochester, NY, USA 2.3. Postdoctoral fellowship in gravitational waves, Singapore 2.4. Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Physics, Lethbridge, Canada 2.5. Postdoctoral Fellowships JHU Physics and Astronomy, Baltimore, MA, USA 2.6. NP3M Postdoctoral Research Positions, USA 2.7. PostDoc Position at University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand 2.8. Postdoc position in Gravitational Physics, Dublin, Ireland 2.9. PhD position in gravitational-wave instrumentation, Ghent, Belgium 2.10. ERC-funded postdoctoral position(s) in Numerical Relativity beyond GR, Trieste, Italy 2.11. Post-doc and PhD position in experimental relativistic geodesy, Duesseldorf, Germany 2.12. Faculty Positions in the Department of Physics, Taoyuan, Taiwan 2.13. Faculty Position in Astrophysics at T.D. Lee Institute, Shanghai, China 2.14. Postdoc Fellows in Astrophysics at T. D. Lee Institute, Shanghai, China 2.15. Postdocs in Loop Quantum Gravity, London, Ontario, Canada 2.16. Faculty positions on gravitational waves at QMUL, London, UK 2.17. Several 3-year postdoc position in Qubits and Spacetime Unit, Okinawa, Japan 2.18. Postdoc position in gravitational wave data analysis, Utrecht, The Netherlands 2.19. Rising Scholar Postdoctoral Fellowships, Charlottesville, VA, USA 2.20. Postdoc position in quantum gravity and random geometry, Okinawa, Japan 2.21. Postdoctoral Position in Strong-field Tests of Gravity, Urbana-Champaign, USA 2.22. TDLI International Graduate Student Fellowships in Astrophysics, Shanghai, China 2.23. Postdoctoral Positions in Computational Astrophysics and Numerical Relativity, Moscow, ID, USA 2.24. Postodoc opportunity in gravitational wave physics, Geneva, Switzerland 2.25. Postdoctoral position in Gravitation and Cosmology, Bilbao, Spain 2.26. Postdoctoral position in Theoretical Cosmology at Bilbao, Spain 3. News 3.1. Detecting continuous gravitational-wave signals: a Kaggle competition ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. XV Black Holes Workshop, Lisbon, Portugal --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25489 Starting: 2022-12-19 to 2022-12-20 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Additional Information: https://indico.cern.ch/e/bhw15 Contact: XVblackholes.ista[AT]iscte-iul.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 its 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 fifteenth edition of the Black Holes Workshop celebrates landmark contributions in the history of black holes. It will take place, for the first time, at ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon. Researchers on black holes in all their aspects are invited to participate. Registration to the event will start on September 19th and end on December 3rd. The deadline to submit abstracts is November 30th. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. CDT and Friends: Jubilee edition, Nijmegen, The Netherlands --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25553 Starting: 2023-01-25 to 2023-01-27 Location: Nijmegen, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://indico.imapp.ru.nl/event/102/ Contact: hep[AT]ru.nl Following up on the first CDT and Friends conference in Dec 2012, we are happy to announce that Radboud University Nijmegen will host a second edition in January: The search for Quantum Gravity: CDT and Friends - Jubilee edition (Jan 25 - 27, 2023). The conference will feature many talks by leading experts on quantum field theory inspired approaches to quantum gravity, which have some connections to Causal Dynamical Triangulations (CDT) and the study of quantum spacetime. The conference will be hosted at the Lindenberg cultuurhuis in Nijmegen with a conference dinner on Friday evening (Jan 27). Capacity for the conference as well as the dinner is limited, so please register swiftly through the linked webpage to secure your spot! The registration fee for the conference is 150 EUR (including dinner, coffee, lunches and drinks) or 100 EUR (excluding dinner, but including coffee, lunches and drinks). For the program and further details please visit the linked webpage. Organizing committee: Beatrice Bonga, Timothy Budd, Badri Krishnan, Frank Saueressig +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. SIGRAV International School 2023 - Applied Quantum Gravity, Vietri sul mare, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25561 Starting: 2023-02-13 to 2023-02-17 Location: Vietri sul mare, Italy Additional Information: https://agenda.infn.it/event/33027/ Contact: liberati[AT]sissa.it This edition of the Italian Society of General Relativity and Gravitation (SIGRAV) International School aims to provide robust and broad knowledge of different quantum aspects of gravitational theory and their implications for black hole physics and cosmology as well as their possible observational/experimental tests. The School organizes the following lectures: Quantum Gravity applied to Black Holes: - Black hole in String Theory - Quantum gravitational aspects of black holes Quantum Gravity applied to Cosmology: - String Cosmology - Quantum Cosmology Monographic courses: - Foundational Issues in Quantum Gravity - Gravitational physics of Quantum Objects - Analogue/Emergent Gravity - Quantum Gravity Phenomenology - Introduction to AdS/CFT correspondence 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) 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 is January 31st, 2023 while that for payment of the fee is February 3rd, 2023. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. Astro-GR@Cuba 2023, Habana, Cuba --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25574 Starting: 2023-03-05 to 2023-03-18 Location: Habana, Cuba Additional Information: https://astro-gr.org/astro-gr-cuba-2023/ Contact: astro-gr-cuba2023[AT]protonmail.com Pau Amaro Seoane, Fernando Guzman, Leonel Morejon, Amaya Ofelia Casanova and Stamatis Vretinaris are organizing the next Astro-GR meeting, which will be focusing, as usual, on astrophysics of gravitational waves, including general relativity, physics and observational astronomy This is the meeting nr 23 in a series of workshops which intend to unite people working on different disciplines of gravitational waves: astrophysicists, theoretical and numerical relavisits and data analysts. The meeting will take place at the Instituto Superior de Tecnologias y Ciencias Aplicadas (InSTEC) de la Universidad de La Habana, from 5-18 March 2023. The talks will not be classical talks, but "constantly-interrupted-ones", in the sense that the speakers will have to address as many questions as the students see fit to ask to understand the topic being presented, instead of just listening to a talk. There is a difference. This is the list of participants we have so far (with some missing names to be added yet, I will be updating the list on the page): Fernando Guzman, Veronica Vazquez Aceves, Andrew Taylor, Alessandra Mastrobuono Battisti, Kostas Kokkotas, Pablo Laguna, Badri Krishnan, Daniel Siegel, Abhay Ashtekar (online), Luis Lehner, Roger Blandford, Mitch Begelman, Selin Ustundag, Ulrich Sperhake (online), Cliff Will (online), Deirdre Shoemaker, Zoltan Haiman, Odele Straub, Xian Chen, Amaya Ofelia Casanova, Pau Amaro Seoane, Tanja Hinderer (online) For details about registration, venue and accommodation, please visit the web page. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Visiting Fellow Positions at the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, TIFR, Mumbai, India ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25388 Deadline: 2022-11-01 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 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 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 using InPTA, 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, 2022 Application procedure: The application should include a cover letter, research proposal (should include past research expertise, future research plans at TIFR), CV, publication list, and 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 should be sent to the above-mentioned email(s). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Numerical relativity and computational astrophysics postdoctoral positions, Rochester, NY, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/10/03/numerical-relativity-and-com… Deadline: 2022-12-31 Location: Rochester, NY, USA Additional Information: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=2… Contact: mxcsma[AT]rit.edu The RIT Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation (CCRG) is currently seeking to fill one or two postdoctoral research positions, including a prestigious fellowship in multi-messenger astronomy, as part of several NASA and NSF collaborative projects. 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 magneto-hydrodynamics 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, SphericalNR, Harm3D, PWMHD) as part of The Einstein Toolkit Consortium, and a large NASA Theoretical and Computational Astrophysics Network. 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 several computing cluster facilities at national computing centers such as the TACC's Frontera Supercomputer, XSEDE and a dedicated over 4000-cores cluster 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: 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 Application material should also be uploaded here: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=2… Application reviews will be begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Starting dates, duration and a competitive salary are negotiable. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Postdoctoral fellowship in gravitational waves, Singapore ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25401 Deadline: 2022-12-31 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 (relativity and gravitation) and Chelsea Sharon (radio astronomy), 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. Candidates 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 August 2023. 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 2022 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. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Physics, Lethbridge, Canada ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25417 Deadline: 2022-10-31 Location: Lethbridge, Canada Additional Information: https://www.ulethbridge.ca/artsci/physics-astronomy Contact: saurya.das[AT]uleth.ca Applications are invited from qualified candidates for a postdoctoral position in Theoretical Physics 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 Mathematical Physics, Quantum Theory, Quantum Gravity, Cosmology, and Gravitational Waves. It is expected that the position will be partially funded by the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences via their competitive postdoctoral program (see http://www.pims.math.ca/scientific/postdoctoral) for one year, with the possibility of renewal for another year. Lethbridge is a small (population ~ 100k) but vibrant city in the province of Alberta, Canada, with excellent cultural and recreational opportunities, close to Calgary and the Rocky Mountains. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, CV, research proposal, and three letters of reference by 31 October 2022 directly to: Saurya Das and Mark Walton Emails: saurya.das[AT]uleth.ca , walton[AT]uleth.ca If you applied to one of us for a postdoctoral position within the past year and would like to be considered for the current position, you are welcome to let us know and send us updated material, if applicable. University of Lethbridge is committed to diversity and equity in employment, and strongly encourages women and members of other traditionally underrepresented groups to apply. Contact: Saurya Das (saurya.das[AT]uleth.ca); Mark Walton (walton[AT]uleth.ca) Letters of Reference should be sent to: saurya.das[AT]uleth.ca, walton[AT]uleth.ca +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Postdoctoral Fellowships JHU Physics and Astronomy, Baltimore, MA, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25477 Deadline: 2022-12-04 Location: Baltimore, MA, USA Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/fellowship/22275 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 November 2022 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. Please apply on Academic Jobs Online on the following ur. https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/fellowship/22275 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. NP3M Postdoctoral Research Positions, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25478 Deadline: 2022-11-01 Location: USA Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/23174 Contact: dur566[AT]psu.edu NP3M is soliciting applications for several postdoctoral research positions as part of the Nuclear Physics of Multi-Messenger Mergers (NP3M) Focus Research Hub in Theoretical Physics, supported by the National Science Foundation. We seek applicants interested in the nuclear physics of neutron star mergers from (i) nuclear structure theory, (ii) neutrino astrophysics, (iii) astrophysical simulations, and (iv) high-temperature nuclear theory. NP3M postdocs will have an opportunity to work with any of the NP3M senior/principal investigators: Duncan Brown, Veronica Dexheimer, Joshua Dolence, Joaquin Drut, Francois Foucart, Christopher L. Fryer, Charles Horowitz, William Raphael Hix, Jeremy W. Holt, Davide Lazzati, Witold Nazarewicz, David Radice, Ralf Rapp, Claudia Ratti, Jocelyn Read, Srimoyee Sen, Andrew W. Steiner, Rebecca Surman, Ingo Tews, Ashley Villar. These postdocs will be employees of either the University of Tennessee, Syracuse University, Penn State University, the University of Houston, or Indiana University but may also perform research at any one of the institutions represented by the NP3M senior investigators. See https://np3m.org for more information about our collaboration. Applications received by November 1st, 2022 will receive priority consideration. We will continue to review applications until the positions are filled. Positions are anticipated to begin in the Fall of 2023. A complete application consists of a CV, a research statement which summarizes recent research achievements and details a future research program, a publication list, a diversity statement (see below), and the contact information for at least three recommendations. Materials should be submitted online at academicjobsonline.org. NP3M postdocs will have the opportunity to work with multiple NP3M investigators. Applicants are encouraged to contact the executive board members listed below and/or NP3M senior investigators on https://np3m.org/people.html to discuss their proposed research program. Applications are strongly encouraged to provide a diversity statement. Diversity, equality, and inclusion are important to the NP3M collaboration. Applications should include a 1-2 page diversity statement which includes a description of how applicants have been involved with DEI efforts at their current institution and/or how they envision their involvement as a postdoc in NP3M. We specifically seek applications from women and from members of groups traditionally underrepresented among scholars in higher education. We are interested in candidates who have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to be effective with diverse groups of students, colleagues and community members. Contacts: Duncan Brown (dabrown[AT]syr.edu) Chuck Horowitz (horowit[AT]indiana.edu) David Radice (dur566[AT]psu.edu) Claudia Ratti (cratti[AT]Central.UH.EDU) or Andrew Steiner (awsteiner[AT]utk.edu) The U.S. National Science Foundation is committed to expanding the opportunities in STEM to people of all racial, ethnic, geographic and socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities and to persons with disabilities. We value diversity and inclusion, demonstrate integrity and excellence in our devotion to public service and prioritize innovation and collaboration in our support of the work of the scientific community and of each other. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. PostDoc Position at University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25483 Deadline: 2022-11-20 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Additional Information: https://jobs.canterbury.ac.nz/jobdetails/ajid/4gxd8/Academic-School-of-Math… Contact: chris.stevens[AT]canterbury.ac.nz Te Kura Pangarau School of Mathematics and Statistics finds itself in the unique position to be able to offer multiple two-year fixed term roles. These roles offer the opportunity to create new connections and collaborations that will ultimately support our existing research across the school, and particularly of our early-mid career academics. Fixed term for two years Full time at 37.5 hours per week Relocation assistance contribution Te Kura Pangarau School of Mathematics and Statistics is a forward-looking School, dedicated to excellence in teaching and research. We aspire to be a productive, dynamic, creative, and inspiring community that maintains an inclusive, welcoming and supportive environment in which students and staff alike can flourish. Our School is one of the largest at UC and we teach a diverse range of students from programmes across the University. These positions are school-wide but applications can be made to work with Chris Stevens with the possibility of collaborating with with David Wiltshire in Physics: Dr. Stevens research is in the field of mathematical and numerical relativity focusing on black holes, gravitational waves, global properties/asymptotic structure and IBVP formulations of the Einstein equations and Friedrich's conformal field equations. Ongoing projects include global numerical evolutions of asymptotically simple space-times, the numerical calculation of the Newman-Penrose constants, a numerical implementation of Cauchy-characteristic matching, quasinormal mode calculations in modified theories and the scattering problem for gravitational waves. There is potential to jointly collaborate with Prof. David Wiltshire in the School of Physical and Chemical Sciences on numerical relativity applied to cosmological simulations. chris.stevens[AT]canterbury.ac.nz P��hea te tono mai | How You Apply Step 1 Review our list of staff/groups and their research projects https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/engineering/schools/mathematics-statistics/res… Identify which person/group you align with and then email the contact's name to discuss your research and collaboration opportunities. Please note that Applicants who do not do this may not be considered by the selection committee. Step 2 Apply via our careers website https://jobs.canterbury.ac.nz/search including the following: Document 1: A cover letter summarising your background and experience Document 2: A Curriculum Vitae Document 3: A detailed two-year Research Plan that aligns with the staff member/group you have been in contact with. Please put their name on this document, plus a half-page research statement and half-page teaching philosophy. We do not accept applications by email, however, we are happy to answer any queries at WorkatUC[AT]canterbury.ac.nz For overseas applicants, please visit Immigration New Zealand website or the New Zealand Government's official Covid-19 website, to review the latest health and visa requirements for visiting and working in New Zealand. The closing date for this position is: 20 November 2022 (midnight NZ time) Please note, applications will be reviewed after the close date. The salary for this position is Lecturer (2.01 - $82,882) to Senior Lecturer (4.05 - $120, 514). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Postdoc position in Gravitational Physics, Dublin, Ireland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/10/10/postdoc-position-in-gravitat… Deadline: 2022-11-30 Location: Dublin, Ireland Additional Information: https://maths.ucd.ie/relativity/. Contact: christiana.pantelidou[AT]ucd.ie The Relativity Group at the School of Mathematics and Statistics, University College Dublin, is seeking to recruit a postdoctoral research fellow (Level 1) to work with Dr Christiana Pantelidou. The appointment is for 2 years, starting in September 2023, and is funded by the Royal Society - Science Foundation Ireland research grant "Gravitational turbulence in the era of gravitational waves". The successful candidate will work on non-linear effects in the strong-field regime of gravity in both asymptotically Anti-de-Sitter and asymptotically flat spacetimes, including but not limited to gravitational turbulence, and will explore potential observational implications of these phenomena on gravitational wave signals. Candidates should have demonstrated experience in gravitational physics and related computational and numerical skills. Interested applicants can apply through the Joint European System at http://itf.fys.kuleuven.be/postdoc-application indicating University College Dublin (UCD) as their preference. The deadline for applications is November 30th, 2022. Fixed Salary: EUR 39,522 per annum Mandatory skills: - PhD in gravitational physics, holography or related field - Expertise in numerical techniques and their implementation - A demonstrated commitment to research and publications Desirable skills: - Experience in numerical techniques in AdS spacetime - Experience working with the Einstein toolkit - Evidence of research independence Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: UCD is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is afforded equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from everyone, including those who identify with any of the protected characteristics that are set out in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy. The university adheres to a range of equality, diversity and inclusion policies. We encourage applicants to consult UCD's equality, diversity and inclusion policies here https://www.ucd.ie/equality/ . For more information about the UCD Relativity Group please visit https://maths.ucd.ie/relativity/. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. PhD position in gravitational-wave instrumentation, Ghent, Belgium ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25493 Deadline: 2022-11-11 Location: Ghent, Belgium Additional Information: https://gravity.ugent.be/phd-opportunities/ Contact: daniela.pascucci[AT]ugent.be The Ghent Gravity Group is seeking applications for a PhD position in gravitational-wave instrumentation (optics). The candidate will work with Dr. Daniela Pascucci on the development of an output mode cleaner (OMC) for the ETpathfinder. The Etpathfinder is a R-and-D research facility located in Maastricht for developing and testing new technologies for the next generation of gravitational-wave detectors such as the Einstein Telescope. An optical laboratory is being set up in Ghent University for the characterization of the 2mum wavelength laser for the ETpathfinder. The PhD research will involve design and characterization carried out in the laboratory in Ghent as well as installation and commissioning in the facility in Maastricht. The project will be integrated into the Optics work package of ETpathfinder project and will involve close collaboration with members of the ETpathfinder consortium including project leader Prof. Stefan Hild and Optics work package deputy leader Prof. Sebastian Steinlechner. Some instrumentation commitments towards the Virgo project including commissioning duties are also expected from the successful candidate. The Ghent Gravity Group is led by Prof. Archisman Ghosh. Its broader research activities span the analysis of Advanced LIGO/Virgo and KAGRA data, cosmology and strong-field gravity using gravitational-wave observations, future observatories including the Einstein Telescope, and instrument science for the ETpathfinder project. The group is embedded within the Experimental Particle Physics division of the Department of Physics and Astronomy in Ghent University. The group forms the Virgo BelGrav network with neighbouring universities in Belgium (including Antwerp, Brussel, Bruxelles, Louvain, and Liege) and is closely connected with institutes in the Netherlands including Maastricht University and Nikhef. BelGrav-UGent is one of the initial founding research units of the recently-formed Einstein Telescope Collaboration. Candidates should have a masters degree in the Physical Sciences or Engineering. Applications should include: (i) a statement of interest (up to two pages), (ii) a brief academic CV, (iii) a list of grades, (iv) title and abstract of masters thesis (if applicable), and additionally (v) two letters of reference (to be sent directly by the referees). Applications including letters of reference are to be sent to gravity[AT]ugent.be. The deadline for applications is 11 November 2022. We will interview the shortlisted candidates in late November and announce the results by mid-December. The position is expected to begin on 01 February 2023 or soon afterwards. PhD positions in Belgium are for a duration of 4 years. The language of communication in the research groups is English, and there are no special language requirements for the advertised position. Information on international life in Ghent is available at The Square.Gent. For more information about the positions, please contact Dr. Daniela Pascucci or Prof. Archisman Ghosh. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. ERC-funded postdoctoral position(s) in Numerical Relativity beyond GR, Trieste, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/10/13/erc-funded-postdoctoral-posi… Deadline: 2022-12-16 Location: Trieste, Italy Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/23261 Contact: barausse[AT]sissa.it The gravitational-wave physics group at SISSA solicits expressions of interest for one postdoctoral position in numerical relativity, starting in the second half of 2023 or earlier. Candidates should have a PhD in astrophysics, physics or applied mathematics. Candidates with knowledge and experience in numerical relativity will be particularly favored. The successful applicant will be part of an ERC-funded international research group at SISSA (https://grams-815673.wixsite.com/2019) The interests of the group focus on testing extensions of General Relativity with gravitational data, but also include more generally the physics and astrophysics of gravitational wave sources with current and future detectors. The candidate will also be part of the Astroparticle Physics Group at SISSA (https://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 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, http://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. The application should include a CV, a publication list, and a research summary and proposal. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of reference. Applications will have to be sent by Dec 16th, 2022 for full consideration. The position is for two years. Inquiries may be directed to Enrico Barausse barausse[at]sissa.it +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. Post-doc and PhD position in experimental relativistic geodesy, Duesseldorf, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25499 Deadline: 2023-01-31 Location: Duesseldorf, Germany Additional Information: https://www.exphy.uni-duesseldorf.de Contact: step.schiller[AT]hhu.de This project aims at performing experiments on relativistic geodesy using optical lattice clocks and ground-to-satellite time transfer links to the ISS. The project task consists in comparing a strontium lattice clock at Geodaetische Fundamentalstation Wettzell (Germany) with a strontium lattice clock at PTB Braunschweig. The comparison will be performed during the mission ACES on the ISS, starting in 2025. High-performance optical, microwave, and fiber links will be used for this purpose. In particular, free-space optical links will be implemented betweeen the Wettzell laser ranging station and the ACES payload and, simultaneously, between ACES and a similar ranging station in Potsdam. These two-way pulsed laser time-transfer links will be unique worldwide, as there are currently no other ground stations providing the necessary infrastructure capable of sufficiently high accuracy. We aim for achieving clock comparisons with a fractional uncertainty of 1E-17 in time interval measurements. This position refers to improving an existant optical lattice clock, called "SOC2", then transferring it to Wettzell, operating it there, performing measurement campaings during the ACES mission, analyzing and interpreting data. The SOC2 clock is a modular, transportable lattice optical clock based on strontium. Currently, the SOC2 team consists of three Ph.D. students, plus engineering and software support. The work will be performed initially at PTB Braunschweig for approximately 1.5 years and subsequently at the Wettzell Geodetic Observatory (Bavaria). The work is in the framework of an interdisciplinary research consortium comprising 10 groups, most of them in geodesy (measurements and data analysis). The position holder therefore has ample opportunity to learn about this subject. Apart from contributing to seminal experiments, the position gives the person the possiblity to develop his/her management and leadership skills, towards a career in academia or in a research organisation (if desired). We are seeking a highly motivated person to make crucial contributions to the above work and accomplish significant progress. The applicant should have experience with complex cold atom/optical equipment and excellent organizational and communication skills (written and interpersonal). The contract duration is 4 years, with a possibility of extension by additional 4 years. The salary level for the post-doc position is EG 13. The salary level for the Ph.D. student position is 66% EG 13 during year 1 and 2, 75 % during year 3 and 4. Applications will be reviewed as received. The earliest possible start date is Jan. 1, 2023; a later start date is possible. For further information or for applying, contact: Prof. S. Schiller, Heinrich-Heine-Universitaet Duesseldorf, step.schiller[AT]hhu.de +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12. Faculty Positions in the Department of Physics, Taoyuan, Taiwan ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/10/13/faculty-positions-in-the-dep… Deadline: 2022-12-31 Location: Taoyuan, Taiwan Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/22950 Contact: cjlo[AT]phy.ncu.edu.tw The Department of Physics ( https://www.phy.ncu.edu.tw ) at National Central University in Taoyuan, Taiwan, invites applications for tenure-track positions with the appointment starting on August 1, 2023. Applicants in all areas of physics are welcome. Successful candidates are expected to establish a strong and independent research program, obtain research funding, commit to excellent teaching, and supervise students. The application materials should be submitted through Academicjobsonline: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/22950 . Complete applications should include a cover letter, a full curriculum vitae with a complete publication record, a research statement, and a teaching statement. Candidates should arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be submitted through Academicjobsonline. To ensure full consideration, all application materials should be received before December 31, 2022. Any queries about the position should be directed to Professor Chien-Jung Lo (cjlo[AT]phy.ncu.edu.tw). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.13. Faculty Position in Astrophysics at T.D. Lee Institute, Shanghai, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/10/16/faculty-position-in-astrophy… Deadline: 2022-12-15 Location: Shanghai, China Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/23238 Contact: leeastronomy[AT]sjtu.edu.cn The Tsung-Dao Lee Institute (TDLI) of Shanghai Jiao Tong University (http://tdli.sjtu.edu.cn) invites applications for several tenure-track ("Fellows") or tenured ("Senior Fellows" and "T.D. Lee professors") faculty positions in astrophysics. We are seeking candidates in all areas of astrophysics, from exoplanets, gravitational waves/time-domain astronomy to particle astrophysics and cosmology, and from theoretical and observational astronomy to instrumental/laboratory astrophysics. The Fellows (equivalent to Assistant Professor) and Senior Fellows/Professors (equivalent to Associate or Full Professors) at TDLI are expected to carry out independent forefront research and supervise students (both Ph.D. and undergraduate students). They will have a reduced teaching load compared to typical university faculty. The positions are open to researchers of any nationality, and will provide internationally competitive salary, housing subsidy, and start-up grant. TDLI is a national research institute, with Prof. Tsung-Dao Lee (Nobel Prize in Physics 1957) as the Honorary Director and Prof. Frank Wilczek (Nobel Prize in Physics 2004) as the Founding Director (and the current Chief Scientist). The Current Director is Prof. Jie Zhang, a prominent physicist and the former President of Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU). TDLI supports research in high energy physics, astrophysics and quantum physics, and aims to become a top-notch physics and astronomy research institute in the world. SJTU is the contractor and trustee of TDLI and is in charge of the operation of TDLI. TDLI has an internationalised environment with English as its working language. TDLI has an active visitor program, and organises many topical workshops and conferences each year to create a scientifically stimulating environment. Its astronomy division works closely with the astronomy department at SJTU (http://astro.sjtu.edu.cn/en/) which currently has an active extragalactic/cosmology research program and is eager to expand into other areas. The TDLI astronomy division also works with its particle physics division, on particle astrophysics, dark matter search and other frontiers in fundamental physics. Applicants should submit their applications at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/23238. They should upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae (including a publication list), a research and teaching statement (four-page maximum). At least five reference letters should be submitted online at the same website. For other inquires please send an email to leeastronomy[AT]sjtu.edu.cn. For full consideration, all application material should be received before December 15, 2022. The search will remain open until the positions are filled. Included Benefits: The position comprises comprehensive university benefit packages for faculty, including generous housing subsidies, medical insurance and retirement benefits. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.14. Postdoc Fellows in Astrophysics at T. D. Lee Institute, Shanghai, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/10/16/postdoc-fellows-in-astrophys… Deadline: 2023-01-20 Location: Shanghai, China Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/23237 Contact: leeastronomy[AT]sjtu.edu.cn The Tsung-Dao Lee Institute (TDLI) of Shanghai Jiao Tong University (http://tdli.sjtu.edu.cn) invites applications for several T. D. Lee prize postdoctoral research fellow positions in all areas of astrophysics, including high energy and gravitational wave astronomy, exoplanets, astrophysical dynamics, galaxy formation and evolution, cosmology and laboratory astrophysics. We welcome highly motivated applicants who have recently obtained a Ph.D. degree or expect one prior to starting the position. The initial appointment is for 2 years with possible renewal up to 2 additional years. We offer a competitive salary (minimum 300,000 RMB per year) and heavily subsidised housing options through the co-sponsor Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU). The nominal start date is September 2023, but can be flexible. Applicants will also automatically be considered for other postdoc positions supported by research grants, particularly in the areas of (1) exoplanets (Prof. Fabo Feng, Prof. Masahiro Ogihara, Prof. Xianyu Tan); (2) high energy/particle astrophysics (Prof. Gwenael Giacinti, Prof. Yosuke Mizuno, Prof. Luca Visinelli, Prof. Hao Zhou); (3) laboratory astrophysics (Prof. Longqing Yi). TDLI is a national research institute, with Prof. Tsung-Dao Lee (Nobel Prize in Physics 1957) as the Honorary Director and Prof. Frank Wilczek (Nobel Prize in Physics 2004) as the Founding Director (and the current Chief Scientist). The Current Director is Prof. Jie Zhang, a prominent physicist and the former President of Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU). TDLI supports research in high energy physics, astrophysics and quantum physics, and aims to become a top-notch physics and astronomy research institute in the world. TDLI has an internationalised environment with English as its working language. TDLI has an active visitor program, and organises many topical workshops and conferences each year to create a scientifically stimulating environment. The TDLI astrophysics division works closely with the astronomy department at SJTU (http://astro.sjtu.edu.cn/en/) and also enjoys a unique interdisciplinary research environment of TDLI. Applicants should submit their applications at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/23237. They should upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae (including a publication list), a research statement (three-page maximum). Three reference letters should be submitted online at the same website. For other inquires please send an email to leeastronomy[AT]sjtu.edu.cn. For full consideration, all application material should be received before January 20, 2023. The search will remain open until the positions are filled. Included Benefits: The position comprises comprehensive university benefit packages for faculty, including generous housing subsidies, medical insurance and retirement benefits. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.15. Postdocs in Loop Quantum Gravity, London, Ontario, Canada ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/10/17/postdocs-in-loop-quantum-gra… Deadline: 2022-11-08 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Additional Information: https://uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0oyoUDCaW0CJWfQ Contact: fvidotto[AT]uwo.ca We invite applications for 2 postdoctoral positions at Western University. The successful candidate will join Francesca Vidotto's group (physics.uwo.ca/people/faculty_web_pages/vidotto.html), that currently includes 2 postdocs and 7 graduate students. The group focuses on interdisciplinary research between the application of loop quantum gravity to cosmology and black holes and the foundations of physics, at the interface between quantum mechanics and spacetime structure. The group benefits of the presence of Carlo Rovelli as associate professor and of the numerous researchers in philosophy of physics, including Chris Smeenk, Wayne Myrvold and Robert Disalle. The group is part at Western of the Physics and Astronomy Department, of the Philosophy Department and of the Rotman Institute of Philosophy, and it is affiliated with the nearby Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics. Western campus in London, Ontario, provides an exceptional environment for interdisciplinary research and a community that values and foster diversity. The successful candidate is expected to collaborate on the group's projects, interact with the other group members and contribute to the group's activities. in particular, the group has a major involvement in the international project for the Quantum Information Structure of Spacetime QISS (see http://www.qiss.fr ) which provides part of the funding for these positions. The starting date of the positions is flexible, ideally between January 2023 and September 2023. The initial appointment will be for two years. The salary, in agreement with Canadian scales, will be commensurate to the candidate experience. The review of the applications will start on November 8, 2022 and applications will be considered until all positions are filled. Application should be submitted using the following link: uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0oyoUDCaW0CJWfQ Candidates interested in philosophy of physics may consider applying directly to the postdoctoral program of the Rotman Institute of Philosophy. Candidates with a doctoral degree in philosophy and with research interests in cosmology, spacetime theories, and quantum field theory, are especially encouraged to apply. The call for applications is currently open: the review of applications will begin on November 1, 2022 and will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. For more information, see: rotman.uwo.ca/fellows/rotman-institute-postdoctoral-fellowship/cfa-phil-physics-postdoc/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.16. Faculty positions on gravitational waves at QMUL, London, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25514 Deadline: 2022-11-12 Location: London, United Kingdom Additional Information: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/strategic-hires-se/ Contact: p.figueras[AT]qmul.ac.uk Dear colleagues, The Faculty of Science and Engineering at Queen Mary University of London are advertising a set of academic positions as part of a major investment in its strategic research themes, with 25 positions at Lecturer / Senior Lecturer level and 5 positions at Reader / Professor level. The targeted research areas for these positions feature gravitational wave science, including (but not limited to) numerical and mathematical relativity, perturbative techniques, gravitational wave astrophysics, gravitational wave data analysis/theory (Ref: QMUL30731). In addition, appointments will be made in the areas of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Data Science. (Ref: QMUL30635). The Geometry, Analysis and Gravitation group at the School of Mathematical Sciences is one of the strongest groups in the UK doing research on various aspects of general relativity and gravitation, covering areas from mathematical and numerical relativity to gravitational wave data analysis. Apart from the permanent faculty members, the group has several postdoctoral researchers, many PhD students and a vibrant visitor program. Our members have strong connections to other world leading institutions, and play key roles in various collaborations such as GRChombo, the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and the LISA consortium. The Astronomy Unit is one of the largest such research groups in the UK, with 14 full-time permanent academic staff, as well as many postdoctoral researchers and PhD students, and a vibrant visitors' research programme. Our research focuses on several active areas of modern astrophysics: Cosmology and Relativity, Space and Astrophysical Plasma Physics, and Extrasolar Planets and Planet Formation. Our members play leading roles in many space missions and large collaborations, e.g., the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, the LISA consortium, the Vera Rubin Observatory, Euclid and the Square Kilometre Array. We run comprehensive undergraduate and masters taught programmes in Astrophysics, maintain a successful PhD research training programme, and undertake an extensive range of outreach activities, both within the local area and nationally. For more information about these positions, please see: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/strategic-hires-se/ and to apply please see: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/jobs/vacancies/items/7622.html. The deadline for applications is 12th November 2022. Please get in touch with any academic staff member if you are interested in applying, or would like more information. For gravitational wave source modelling, compact objects, mathematical and numerical relativity, gravitational wave data analysis and machine learning we recommend contacting Dr. Juan A. Valiente-Kroon (j.a.valiente-kroon[AT]qmul.ac.uk), Prof. Pau Figueras (p.figueras[AT]qmul.ac.uk), Dr. Shabnam Behesthi (s.beheshti[AT]qmul.ac.uk) and/or Dr. Charalampos Markakis (c.markakis[AT]qmul.ac.uk). For gravitational wave astronomy, cosmology or scattering amplitude applicants, we recommend contacting Dr. Tessa Baker (t.baker[AT]qmul.ac.uk) and/or Prof. Chris Clarkson (chris.clarkson[AT]qmul.ac.uk). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.17. Several 3-year postdoc position in Qubits and Spacetime Unit, Okinawa, Japan ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25519 Deadline: 2022-11-24 Location: Okinawa, Japan Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/23351 Contact: quast.oist[AT]gmail.com Several 3-year postdoctoral positions will become available in the fall of 2023 in the Qubits and Spacetime Unit at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (https://www.oist.jp) led by Philipp Hoehn. The research of the unit lies broadly at the interface of quantum gravity, quantum information and foundations, focusing on general questions in an around quantum gravity. Current research interests include e.g. finite regions in gauge theory and gravity, equilibrium and non-equilibrium spacetime thermodynamics, gravitational observables, quantum reference frames, the interplay of quantum correlations and spacetime geometry, entanglement in gauge systems, as well as (micro)causality in gauge theory and gravity. For further information on the group, see https://groups.oist.jp/quast. Candidates with an interest in any of these or related topics are encouraged to apply. The Qubits and Spacetime Unit is a node of the international consortium Quantum Information Structure of Spacetime (QISS, https://www.qiss.fr) funded by the Templeton Foundation. While all positions will be connected with QISS, one of them will be fully funded through the consortium grant and (in contrast to the others) on a 2+1 year basis, with third year extension subject to funding. Ideally, this QISS position should be filled starting June 2023 due to the grant period. Please indicate in your cover letter whether you are interested in this position. OIST currently harbors three further units in quantum gravity or related topics in mathematical physics, headed by Shinobu Hikami, Yasha Neiman and Reiko Toriumi, and is currently expanding its quantum information science initiative with several new groups to arrive. Furthermore, the institute 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. 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: Fall 2023 for the internally funded positions and (ideally) June 2023 for the QISS funded position. Term and Working hours: Full-time, fixed term appointment for 3 years for the internally funded positions, and full-time, fixed term appointment for 2 years with possibility of a third year extension (subject to funding) for the QISS funded position. Compensation and Benefits: We pay an internationally competitive salary, which is raised upon completion of every additional year after the PhD award. A housing allowance of up to 80% of the rent complements the salary. Additional benefits: - Relocation and commuting allowances - Annual paid leave and summer holidays - Health insurance, welfare pension insurance and worker's accident compensation insurance How to Apply: Apply by uploading your Submission Documents through Academic Jobs Online under the link https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/23351. For further information please see https://groups.oist.jp/quast or contact Philipp Hoehn under quast.oist[AT]gmail.com. Submission Documents: - Cover letter - 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 November 24, 2022. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST; see https://www.oist.jp) is a dynamic new graduate university of science and technology in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The university is located on 85 hectares of protected forestland overlooking beautiful shoreline and coral reefs. The campus is striking architecturally, and the facilities are outstanding (OIST campus video tour). There are no academic departments, which facilitates multidisciplinary research. Outstanding resources and equipment are provided and managed to encourage easy access and collaboration. English is the official language of the University, and the university research community is fully international, with more than 50 countries represented. OIST is rapidly gaining recognition in the worldwide academic community as a model for excellence in education and research. * OIST Graduate University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, students and staff. The University strongly encourages women and minority candidates to apply. * Information provided by applicants or references will be kept confidential, documents will not be returned. All applicants will be notified regarding the status of their applications. * Please view our policy for rules on external professional activities (https://groups.oist.jp/acd/information-disclosure/) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.18. Postdoc position in gravitational wave data analysis, Utrecht, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25527 Deadline: 2022-12-05 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 and phenomenology, who is interested in studying gravitational wave signals from coalescing binary neutron stars and black holes as probes of fundamental physics. At GRASP this effort is led by Professor Chris Van Den Broeck and currently involves a team of 14 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. As a candidate you are expected to have, or be in the final stages of obtaining, a PhD degree in Physics or a closely related field. Excellent programming and scientific writing skills are required, as well as English communication skills, together with the motivation to work in a multidisciplinary, international research team. Early applications are encouraged. Also, women are strongly encouraged to apply. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.19. Rising Scholar Postdoctoral Fellowships, Charlottesville, VA, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25529 Deadline: 2023-01-15 Location: Charlottesville, VA, USA Additional Information: https://graduate.as.virginia.edu/rising-scholars Contact: ky5t[AT]virginia.edu The University of Virginia Department of Physics is pleased to announce its participation in the Rising Scholars Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (https://graduate.as.virginia.edu/rising-scholars) The Program is intended to support under-represented scholars in any field and is sponsored by the College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Its goal is to provide mentored professional development opportunities to train the next generation of scholars for future tenure-track positions at UVA or elsewhere. Postdoctoral Fellows selected under this program will be appointed for two years (subject to annual review) and will carry out research, teaching, and professional development activities directed toward securing a tenure-track position. The UVA Physics Department encourages Rising Scholars Fellowship applications from postdoctoral candidates who received (or will receive) their Ph.D degree in Physics or a closely related field between August 24, 2020 and August 24, 2023, and who are interested in obtaining additional research and teaching experience as well as cultivating a more inclusive department and professional community for those traditionally underrepresented in Physics, for instance, women and racial minorities. Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2023. For full consideration, applications should be completed by that date. Fellowship recipients in Physics will work with one or more faculty in the areas of active research described on the Department's web page (http://www.phys.virginia.edu/) including: Astrophysics, Gravity and Cosmology; Atomic, Molecular and Optical; Biological and Medical; Condensed Matter; High Energy; Mathematical; Nuclear and Particle; and Quantum Information. Please contact Prof. David Nichols (david.nichols[AT]virginia.edu) and/or Prof. Kent Yagi (ky5t[AT]virginia.edu) for further information about the research in gravity, astrophysics, and cosmology in the Department of Physics at the University of Virginia. Applicants who seek additional information regarding this program are welcome to contact Keisha John (kj6s[AT]virginia.edu) associate dean for diversity and inclusion; and Liza Flood (ejs6yc[AT]virginia.edu) program coordinator for the Rising Scholars Program. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.20. Postdoc position in quantum gravity and random geometry, Okinawa, Japan ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/10/24/postdoc-position-in-quantum-… Deadline: 2022-12-18 Location: Okinawa, Japan Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/23414 Contact: qgqft.oist[AT]gmail.com Applications are invited for a 2-year postdoc position in the Gravity, Quantum Geometry and Field Theory group (Principal Investigator: Reiko Toriumi) at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University, Japan, starting in the Fall of 2023. 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, responsible, and respectful researcher. 3. Demonstrates excellent oral and written English. Term Full-time, fixed term appointment for 2 years (more precisely until 30th September 2025), starting Fall 2023. There may be an opportunity to renew it. Compensation The salary is internationally competitive and complemented by allowances as below. Benefits 1. Relocation, housing and commuting allowances in addition to the salary. 2. Annual paid leave (10 days for the first year and 20 days for the second year) and summer holidays (7 days) 3. Health insurance, welfare pension insurance, and worker's accident compensation insurance. Application documents in pdf (in English) 1. Cover letter 2. Research statement (includes future research plan, 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 (23414) 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 (23414). Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Reiko Toriumi at qgqft.oist[AT]gmail.com. Application deadline The review of the applications will start on December 18th 2022, and will continue until the positions are filled. The applications received by December 18th 2022 are guaranteed full consideration. 1919-1 Tancha, Onna, Kunigami District, Okinawa 904-0495 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.21. Postdoctoral Position in Strong-field Tests of Gravity, Urbana-Champaign, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25535 Deadline: 2022-12-01 Location: Urbana-Champaign, USA Additional Information: https://my.physics.illinois.edu/join/ Contact: hwitek[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 strong-field tests of gravity. The successful candidate will join Asst. Prof. Helvi Witek and her team to work on gravitational wave signatures in extensions of General Relativity, including quadratic gravity, or signatures of extra degrees of freedom to probe for beyond-standard model particles and dark matter candidates. The candidate should have strengths in one or more of the following topics: numerical relativity in and beyond General Relativity, Post-Newtonian theory, inspiral-merger-ringdown waveform modelling or gravitational wave data analysis. In addition to Asst. Prof. Helvi Witek, the Illinois Relativity Group is composed of Prof. N. Yunes, Prof. S. Shapiro and Research Professor A. Tsokaros, and their research postdocs, graduate and undergraduate students. The Illinois Relativity Group maintains close interactions with UIUC colleagues in the Department of Physics, the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA; in particular Dr. R. Haas), and in the Department of Astronomy. Furthermore, the successful candidate will become part of a vibrant research community in the Illinois Center for Advanced Study of the University (ICASU; https://icasu.illinois.edu/) that bridges the Departments of Physics, Astronomy, Computer Science, Mathematics and NCSA. ICASU faculty working in closely related areas include Profs. Peter Adshead, Charles Gammie, Gil Holder, Yoni Kahn, Jaki Noronha-Hostler, Jorge Noronha, and Jessie Shelton. The successful candidate will also have opportunities to join the LISA Consortium (https://lisamission.org) and the Einstein Toolkit Consortium (https://einsteintoolkit.org) 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 Fellowships in Strong-field Tests of Gravity 2023." 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, 11pt) 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, 2022 for full consideration. The expected starting date of the position is 15 August 2022. Please contact Helvi Witek (hwitek[AT]illinois.edu) if you have any questions about the position itself, or Brandy Koebbe (bkoebbe[AT]illinois.edu) if you have any questions about the application form. Candidates from underrepresented groups in STEM are particularly encouraged to apply. Any offer for this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check process in accordance with the University of Illinois Background Check Policy. The University of Illinois is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or criminal conviction history. Illinois welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.22. TDLI International Graduate Student Fellowships in Astrophysics, Shanghai, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/10/26/tdli-international-graduate-… Deadline: 2023-03-31 Location: Shanghai, China Additional Information: https://tdli.sjtu.edu.cn/EN/customize/578?t=90cf13047f0f Contact: leeastronomy[AT]sjtu.edu.cn Tsung-Dao Lee Institute (TDLI) in Shanghai, China (http://tdli.sjtu.edu.cn) initiated by Prof. Tsung-Dao Lee, is a newly established national research institute and the current director is Prof. Frank Wilczek. TDLI supports research in high energy physics, astrophysics and quantum physics, and aims to become a top-notch physics and astronomy research institute in the world. Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) is the contractor and trustee of TDLI and in charge of the operation of TDLI. TDLI has an internationalized environment with English as its working language. The TDLI astrophysics division works closely with the astronomy department at SJTU (http://astro.sjtu.edu.cn/en/) Current faculty members are active in exoplanets and dynamics, high-energy/particle astrophysics, galactic/extragalactic astronomy and cosmology with projects in observations, theory, statistics, computation, and instrumentation. In TDLI astrophysics division, we are looking for talented and highly motivated Master and PhD students for Fall 2023 Admission. The study duration for Master's programs is usually 2-3 years (full-time), and 4 years (full-time) for PhD programs. Successful applicants are expected to start in Sep 2023. These positions are funded partially through individual faculty's grants. Scholarships such as Chinese Government Scholarship, Shanghai Government Scholarship, SJTU Scholarship are also available for excellent candidates. Please apply before Dec 15, 2022 for the 1st round scholarship application and Mar 31, 2023 for the 2nd round scholarship application. Self-supported applications are open until May 31, 2023. Please refer to the SJTU International Graduate Admission for the enrolment eligibility (https://tdli.sjtu.edu.cn/EN/customize/578?t=90cf13047f0f) Any other inquires please send an email to leeastronomy[AT]sjtu.edu.cn. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.23. Postdoctoral Positions in Computational Astrophysics and Numerical Relativity, Moscow, ID, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/10/26/postdoctoral-positions-in-co… Deadline: 2022-12-15 Location: Moscow, ID, USA Additional Information: https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/38351 Contact: zetienne[AT]uidaho.edu The Department of Physics at the University of Idaho (Principal Investigator: Zachariah Etienne) is seeking applications for two Postdoctoral Fellows in the field of Computational Astrophysics/Numerical Relativity. The successful candidate will: * Perform state-of-the-art simulations of important astrophysical/multi-messenger phenomena, and analyze and visualize simulation data. * Work with multi-institution networks of collaborators on next-generation numerical relativity projects such as: 1. BlackHoles@Home (https://blackholesathome.net) which is a proposed, BOINC-based volunteer-computing / public-outreach project called aimed at unlocking the consumer-grade desktop computer as a core tool for numerical relativity simulations of black hole binaries (BHBs). Our goal is to generate more than 10,000 NR-based waveform predictions per year, validating all existing waveform catalogs and greatly improving our coverage of BHB parameter space. 2. superB, a supercomputer-ready, highly-scalable fork of BlackHoles@Home aimed at both rapid follow-up simulations of binary black hole gravitational wave detections, and simulating extreme binary black hole mergers (super-high spins and mass ratios). 3. NRPy+-enhanced Einstein Toolkit, which involves advancing NRPy+-based code generation (http://nrpyplus.net/) within the Einstein Toolkit (https://einsteintoolkit.org/) framework, lowering the barrier to entry for new users. 4. IllinoisGRMHD (https://illinoisgrmhd.net) Supercomputer simulations of magnetized binary neutron star mergers with IllinoisGRMHD, coupling dynamical spacetimes, GRMHD, tabulated equations of state, and neutrino physics. 5. ChaNGa/NRPy+: Advancing the state-of-the-art in supercomputer simulations of binary neutron star mergers, through the marriage of the ChaNGa moving-mesh ALE code (for GRHD/GRMHD) and the NRPy+-based BlackHoles@Home infrastructure (for the spacetime). 6. NRPyElliptic: A fast new hyperbolic relaxation elliptic solver for generating initial data for numerical relativity. * Write scientific papers summarizing work and present work at scientific conferences. -={ Position Details }=- Application deadline: The screening process will begin on December 15, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Preferred start date: August 2023, though start dates earlier in the year are acceptable. Duration: These positions may be renewed in annualized increments for a duration of at least three years, contingent upon performance, need, and funding. Remote work option: Available, considered on a case-by-case basis Salary range: $55-60k annually -={ Qualifications }=- * All Ph.D. requirements fulfilled in Physics, Mathematics, Astronomy, Computer Science, or a related field. * Strong programming skills (C and Python, or closely related languages). * Experience in high-performance computing and large-scale data analysis. * Excellent ability to communicate research to both experts and non-experts. -={ How to Apply }=- 1. Click on the *More Info External Link* above. The application will request * Resume or CV * Statement of research 2. Please have three letters of recommendation sent directly to zetienne(a)uidaho.edu -={ University of Idaho }=- The University of Idaho (UI) is located in the idyllic Palouse region, on the Washington state border. It experiences a Mediterranean-like climate with warm, dry summers, and mild winters. UI is situated in Moscow, the most walkable city in Idaho (walkscore.com) and is only 15km from Pullman, WA, another college town . The University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.24. Postodoc opportunity in gravitational wave physics, Geneva, Switzerland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25547 Deadline: 2022-12-01 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/23460 Contact: chiara.caprini[AT]cern.ch We invite applications for a postdoc position at the University of Geneva, to work on Gravitational Waves, mainly in the context of the LISA mission. Possible topics span from the characterisation of stochastic gravitational wave backgrounds from the early universe (for example from first order phase transitions) to developing data analysis techniques for the detection of backgrounds and/or compact binaries, to the use of the gravitational wave emission from binary sources to probe the late time expansion of the universe. The position needs to be filled *as soon as possible*. The gross salary is approximately 6700 CHF per month. Applicants with experience in: gravitational wave cosmology, gravitational wave data analysis, numerical simulations of early universe phenomena, are encouraged to apply. A completed, or near to completion, Ph.D. in Physics, Astrophysics, or closely related areas is required. The Department of Theoretical Physics of the University of Geneva offers a lively environment with many opportunities for collaborations. Interactions with the CERN Theory Group are foreseeable. The postdoctoral fellow will become a member of the LISA Consortium. Applications should be submitted by the 1st December 2022. Please submit a CV, publication list, statement of research interests and arrange for three referees to send letters of recommendation. Late applications may still be considered until the position is filled. For any queries about the job, please contact chiara.caprini[AT]cern.ch +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.25. Postdoctoral position in Gravitation and Cosmology, Bilbao, Spain ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25569 Deadline: 2022-12-15 Location: Bilbao, Spain Additional Information: http://tp.lc.ehu.es/tp/wp-content/uploads/2023/late.pdf Contact: gravitation[AT]ehu.eus Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral position in the area of Gravitation and Cosmology beginning around September 2023. The position will be held in the Department of Physics at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Bilbao, Spain. The successful candidates are required to hold a PhD at the starting date of the position. Our group includes Mariam Bouhmadi-Lopez, David Brizuela, Tom Broadhurst, Inaki Garay, Jesus Ibanez, Ruth Lazkoz, Jose M M Senovilla, and Raul Vera as well as several graduate students. The group also benefits from close ties with other faculty members of the department, including Ana Achucarro, Igor Bandos, Jose Juan Blanco-Pillado, Joanes Lizarraga, Asier Lopez-Eiguren, Juan Luis Manes, Jon Urrestilla, and Manuel Valle. Our lines of research cover mathematical aspects of gravitation and Lorentzian geometry, astrophysical compact objects, loop quantum gravity, quantum models of cosmology and black holes, cosmological observational tests, alternative theories of gravity, dark energy and dark matter, gravitational lensing, formation of galaxy (clusters), gravitational waves, and panoramic surveys with space telescopes, including the James Webb Space Telescope. The appointment will be for two years. Candidates should send a CV, statement of research interests and publication list, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted to: gravitation[AT]ehu.eus The deadline for applications is 15/12/2022 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.26. Postdoctoral position in Theoretical Cosmology at Bilbao, Spain ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25570 Deadline: 2022-12-15 Location: Bilbao, Spain Additional Information: http://tp.lc.ehu.es/tp/wp-content/uploads/2023/early.pdf Contact: early-universe-cosmo[AT]ehu.es Applications are invited for two Postdoctoral positions in the area of Theoretical Cosmology beginning around September 2023. The position will be held in the Department of Theoretical Physics at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Bilbao, Spain. The successful candidates are required to hold a PhD at the starting date of the position. Our group includes Ana Achucarro, Igor Bandos, Jose Juan Blanco-Pillado, Joanes Lizarraga, Asier Lopez-Eiguren, Juan Luis Manes, Jon Urrestilla and Manuel Valle, as well as several graduate students. The group also benefits from close ties with other faculty members of the department which includes Mariam Bouhmadi-Lopez, David Brizuela, Tom Broadhurst, Inaki Garay, Jesus Ibanez, Ruth Lazkoz, Jose M M Senovilla, and Raul Vera. Our research interests focus on inflationary cosmology, topological defects, gravitational waves and other applications to cosmology within field theory as well as String Theory. Members of our group are involved in several gravitational wave collaborations such as the NANOGrav Collaboration, the LISA Consortium and Einstein Telescope. For more information on the group see (http://tp.lc.ehu.es/earlyuniverse/ ) The appointments will be for two years. Candidates should send a CV, statement of research interest and publication list, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted to: early-universe-cosmo[AT]ehu.es The deadline for applications is 15/12/2022 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Detecting continuous gravitational-wave signals: a Kaggle competition ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/10/07/detecting-continuous-gravita… Additional Information: https://www.kaggle.com/competitions/g2net-detecting-continuous-gravitationa… As a collaboration between the University of Glasgow and the University of the Balearic Islands, with the support of the G2Net COST Action CA17137, we have launched a Kaggle competition for the detection of continuous gravitational waves. In this competition, participants are asked to develop a machine-learning-based solution to identify data samples in which a simulated continuous wave is present. The competition lasts for three months (October 2022 - January 2023) and there is a prize of $25,000 generously donated by Google to be split among the three winners of the competition. https://www.kaggle.com/competitions/g2net-detecting-continuous-gravitationa… Continuous gravitational waves are a long-lasting form of gravitational radiation, yet to be detected by the current generation of interferometric detectors operated by the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA collaboration. They are expected to be emitted by non-axisymmetric rapidly-spinning neutron stars and they would allow us to probe the physics of such compact objects, as well as accessing the electromagnetically-quiet population of galactic neutron stars, otherwise inaccessible. Their detection would constitute the next major milestone of gravitational-wave astronomy. Current continuous-wave searches are computationally limited, as the most optimal methods incur a computational cost orders of magnitude greater than typical budgets nowadays available. Latest advancements in machine learning, on the other hand, suggest that other, more efficient methods, could be used to develop more sensitive searches. Kaggle is an open online platform associated with Google which hosts data-analysis competitions for different entities. Any individual can take part in this competition regardless of their background at no cost. Upon completion, the source code of winning solutions should be disclosed in order to be eligible for a monetary prize. Join the competition and find all the info at: https://www.kaggle.com/competitions/g2net-detecting-continuous-gravitationa… Rodrigo Tenorio Michael Williams Chris Messenger ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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[Hyperspace-list] Hyperspace Bulletin for October 2022
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########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Testing Gravity 2023, Vancouver, Canada 1.2. Third Hermann Minkowski Meeting on the Foundations of Spacetime Physics, Albena, Bulgaria 1.3. 5th Zeldovich meeting, Yerevan, Armenia 2. Jobs 2.1. New call for ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme, Madrid (Spain) and Noordwijk (Netherlands) 2.2. Postdoctoral Research Position in Numerical Relativity, Urbana (IL), USA 2.3. ERC-funded PhD position in multi-messenger astrophysics with neutron star mergers, Jena, Germany 2.4. ERC-funded postdoc position in computational relativistic astrophysics of neutron star mergers, Jena, Germany 2.5. PhD positions in Gravitational-Wave Physics and Relativistic Astrophysics, Valencia, Spain 2.6. N3AS Physics Frontier Center Fellow: Gravitational Wave Analysis and Modeling, USA 2.7. INFN postdoc position in gravity theory and phenomenology, Rome and Pisa, Italy 2.8. McWilliams Postdoctoral Fellowship, Pittsburgh, USA 2.9. Postdoctoral Position in time domain astronomy/gravitational waves/galaxy surveys, Pittsburgh, USA 2.10. Postdoctoral position in astrophysics, Center for Theoretical Physics, Warsaw, Poland 2.11. CITA National Fellowship at SFU, Vancouver, Canada 2.12. Postdoctoral Researcher in General Relativity and Data Analysis, Nijmegen, The Netherlands 2.13. Professor/Reader in the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation, Portsmouth, UK 2.14. Master/PhD positions in astrophysics at Fudan University, Shanghai, China 2.15. Postdoctoral positions in Computational Relativistic Astrophysics division at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics, Potsdam, Germany 2.16. Postdoctoral positions in Gravitational-Wave Physics and Astrophysics at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics, Potsdam, Germany 2.17. Tenure-track position in any area of cosmology, gravity, or astrophysics, Milwaukee, WI, USA 2.18. NANOGrav postdoctoral position, Milwaukee, WI, USA 2.19. Postdoctoral positions, Milwaukee, WI, USA 2.20. Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy, Oxford, MS, USA 2.21. Faculty Positions in High Energy Astrophysics, Shangai, China 2.22. Instrument/Experiment Postdoctoral position at the LIGO Laboratory (Caltech, MIT), USA 2.23. Data Analysis Postdoctoral position at the LIGO Laboratory, (Caltech, MIT), USA 2.24. Postdoctoral Position in Gravitational Waves at Caltech, Pasadena, USA 2.25. Postdoc position at Cornell University, Ithaca, NY USA 2.26. Postdoctoral Fellow Position at Perimeter, Waterloo, Canada 2.27. Postdoctoral fellowships in gravitational-wave astronomy, Milan, Italy 2.28. Postdoctoral position at Penn state, University Park, PA, USA 2.29. European-funded postdoctoral and PhD positions in Theoretical Astrophysics, Frankfurt, Germany 3. News 3.1. Special issue of Symmetry 3.2. Blaumann Foundation Grants (reminder) 3.3. Loops '24, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA 3.4. DGRAV Seminar Series 3.5. Chalonge - de Vega Lectures Autumn 2022 and Nobel Lectures in Physics ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Testing Gravity 2023, Vancouver, Canada --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25219 Starting: 2023-01-18 to 2023-01-21 Location: Vancouver, Canada Additional Information: https://www.sfu.ca/physics/cosmology/TestingGravity2023/ Contact: testing-gravity[AT]sfu.ca Registration is open for the 4th Testing Gravity conference at SFU Harbour Centre in Vancouver, January 18-21, 2023. Like the previous meetings in this series, TG2023 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 18th, featuring review lectures covering the key topics of the conference. The main conference, January 19-21, 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. We are looking forward to seeing you in Vancouver. The Scientific Organizing Committee: Andrei Frolov, Makoto Fujiwara, Levon Pogosian, Dimitrios Psaltis, Douglas Scott and Alessandra Silvestri +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. Third Hermann Minkowski Meeting on the Foundations of Spacetime Physics, Albena, Bulgaria --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/09/23/third-hermann-minkowski-meet… Starting: 2023-05-15 to 2023-05-18 Location: Albena, Bulgaria Additional Information: http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/meetings/2023/ Contact: minkowski2023[AT]minkowskiinstitute.org The Third Hermann Minkowski Meeting on the Foundations of Spacetime Physics will commemorate the 115th anniversary 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. In addition to technical papers on areas related to Minkowski's contributions to the foundations of spacetime physics, papers on closely related topics, including on conceptual issues of spacetime physics, will be also welcome. There will be a special session on how Hermann Minkowski, had he been alive in 1915, might have reformulated Einstein's general relativity: 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; in 1921 Eddington mentioned this possibility explicitly - "gravitation as a separate agency becomes unnecessary" (A. S. Eddington, The Relativity of Time, Nature 106, 802-804, 17 February 1921). Contributed papers in the form of extended abstracts of up to two pages should be emailed to minkowski2023[AT]minkowskiinstitute.org by January 31, 2023. Submissions will be reviewed and notification of acceptance will be sent by February 28, 2023. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. 5th Zeldovich meeting, Yerevan, Armenia --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/09/30/5th-zeldovich-meeting/ Starting: 2023-06-12 to 2023-06-17 Location: Yerevan, Armenia Additional Information: http://www.icranet.org/zeldovich5 Contact: zeld5[AT]icranet.org We are happy to announce the 5th Zeldovich meeting, an international conference in honor of Ya. B. Zeldovich organized by ICRANet, to be held in Yerevan (Armenia) on June 12-17, 2023. This conference will follow a series of very successful international conferences in honor of Ya. B. Zeldovich, respectively held in Minsk in 2009, 2014, 2018 and online in 2020. Exceptionally wide research interests of Ya. B. Zeldovich, ranging from chemical physics, elementary particle and nuclear physics to astrophysics and cosmology, provide the topics to be covered during the conference: * multimessenger astrophysics; * early universe, large scale structure, cosmic microwave background; * neutron stars, black holes, gamma-ray bursts, supernovae, hypernovae; * gravitational waves; * quantum and gravity. Traditionally, among the invited speakers, there will be members of the world-famous scientific school in astrophysics and cosmology, founded by Ya. B. Zeldovich. All the information regarding this event are posted on its official website: http://www.icranet.org/zeldovich5 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. New call for ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme, Madrid (Spain) and Noordwijk (Netherlands) ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25227 Deadline: 2022-10-31 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 (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) are particularly encouraged to apply. Applications by PhD students are also welcome. 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 2022 will be considered for visits in spring and summer 2023. 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 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoctoral Research Position in Numerical Relativity, Urbana (IL), USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/09/06/postdoctoral-research-positi… Deadline: 2022-12-01 Location: Urbana, Illinois, USA Additional Information: https://my.physics.illinois.edu/join/ Contact: bkoebbe[AT]illinois.edu Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position in the Illinois Relativity Group working with Professors Stuart Shapiro and Antonios Tsokaros. The candidate should have expertise in numerical relativity and relativistic astrophysics. Experience in computational hydrodynamics and/or computational MHD is desirable. Applicants should go online at https://my.physics.illinois.edu/join/ to submit their application, which must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications, brief description of research interests, and the names, mailing and email addresses of three references. Please contact Brandy Koebbe at bkoebbe[AT]illinois.edu if you have any questions. Applications should be posted by DEC 1, 2022 for full consideration. The successful applicant will join Professors Shapiro and Tsokaros and their group in developing and applying the tools of numerical relativity together with computational hydrodynamics, MHD, and/or stellar dynamics to tackle diverse problems in general relativity and astrophysics. Recent topics include the inspiral and coalescence of compact binaries, the generation of gravitational waves, magnetized neutron stars, magnetorotational stellar collapse, accretion onto isolated and binary black holes and jets, the formation and cosmological growth of supermassive black holes, and the dynamics of dark matter halos and spikes around black holes. Some of this work is geared to identifying astrophysically plausible, strong-field sources of gravitational waves and calculating gravitational waveforms detectable by LIGO/VIRGO, KAGRA, the PTA, and future detectors such as LISA and the EINSTEIN TELESCOPE. For the "multimessenger" sources we are also exploring counterpart electromagnetic signals, including gamma-ray bursts and kilonovae, as well as neutrinos. In addition to Professors Shapiro and Tsokaros, the Illinois Relativity Group includes Professors Nicolas Yunes and Helvi Witek and our postdocs, graduate and undergraduate research students. The Group maintains close interactions with other UIUC colleagues in Physics, Astronomy and NCSA, in addition to several external collaborators. The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. ERC-funded PhD position in multi-messenger astrophysics with neutron star mergers, Jena, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/09/07/erc-funded-phd-position-in-m… Deadline: 2022-12-01 Location: Jena, Germany Additional Information: http://www.tpi.uni-jena.de/~bernuzzi Contact: sebastiano.bernuzzi[AT]uni-jena.de Applications are invited for one PhD position in the field of multi-messenger astrophysics with focus on modeling neutron star mergers (theory/modeling) at the University of Jena. The position is associated with the research group of Prof. Sebastiano Bernuzzi at the Institute for Theoretical Physics and it is funded by the European Research Council consolidator grant 101043372 'InspiReM ' of the Horizon programme. The successful researcher is expected to work on the topic of binary neutron star mergers with focus on numerical relativity, theoretical and computational astrophysics, gravitational waves or multi-messenger data analysis. Candidates with background in these areas are particularly encouraged to apply. Applications should be received by December 1st, 2022, but will be considered until the positions are filled. The starting date of the project is April 1st, 2023. The appointment will be for three years. Applications should be sent to: sebastiano.bernuzzi[AT]uni-jena.de Theoretisch-Physikalisches Institut Friedrich-Schiller-Universitaet Jena Max Wien Platz 1 D-07743 Jena, Germany Office 209 Please submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae with a list of publications, a brief description of research interests, and a list of two potential referees, who may be contacted separately. Please use the string "Application for PhD position - SURNAME NAME" in the email subject and submit a single PDF file. More info: * Research group: http://www.tpi.uni-jena.de/~bernuzzi * Job advertisement: https://www.tpi.uni-jena.de/Jobs * Theoretical Physics Institute: https://www.tpi.uni-jena.de/HomePage +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. ERC-funded postdoc position in computational relativistic astrophysics of neutron star mergers, Jena, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/09/07/erc-funded-postdoc-position-… Deadline: 2022-12-01 Location: Jena. Germany Additional Information: http://www.tpi.uni-jena.de/~bernuzzi Contact: sebastiano.bernuzzi[AT]uni-jena.de Applications are invited for one postdoctoral positions in the field of numerical relativity and computational relativistic astrophysics with focus on neutron star mergers at the University of Jena. The position is associated with the research group of Prof. Sebastiano Bernuzzi at the Institute for Theoretical Physics, and it is funded by the European Research Council consolidator grant 101043372 'InspiReM ' of the Horizon programme. The successful researcher is expected to work on simulations of binary neutron star mergers in general relativity including high-performance computing, magnetohydrodynamics, microphysics, nuclear physics aspects, radiation transport, and ab-initio modeling of astrophysical observables. Candidates with demonstrated expertise in these areas are particularly encouraged to apply. Applications should be received by December 1st, 2022, but will be considered until the positions are filled. The starting date of the project is April 1st, 2023. The appointment will be initially for two years but funds up to five years are available. Applications should be sent to: sebastiano.bernuzzi[AT]uni-jena.de Theoretisch-Physikalisches Institut Friedrich-Schiller-Universitaet Jena Max Wien Platz 1 D-07743 Jena, Germany Office 209 Please submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae with a list of publications, a brief description of research interests, and a list of three potential referees, who may be contacted separately. Please use the string "Application for PD position - SURNAME NAME" in the email's subject and submit a single PDF file. More info * Job advertisement: https://www.tpi.uni-jena.de/Jobs * Research group: http://www.tpi.uni-jena.de/~bernuzzi * Theoretical Physics Institute: https://www.tpi.uni-jena.de/HomePage +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. PhD positions in Gravitational-Wave Physics and Relativistic Astrophysics, Valencia, Spain ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25245 Deadline: 2022-10-15 Location: Valencia, Spain Additional Information: https://www.uv.es/uvweb/astronomy-astrophysics-department/en/department-ast… Contact: j.antonio.font[AT]uv.es The Relativistic Astrophysics Group at the University of Valencia (Spain) invites applications for four PhD positions in the areas of Gravitational-Wave Physics and Relativistic Astrophysics, including data analysis, modelling of astrophysical sources of gravitational waves, and numerical relativity. The group comprises faculty members Pablo Cerda-Duran, Isabel Cordero-Carrion, Jose Antonio Font and Alejandro Torres-Fornr, and non-tenured faculty members Milton Ruiz and Nicolas Sanchis-Gual, postdoc Raimon Luna and seven PhD students. The group is part of the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA Collaboration, the Einstein Telescope Collaboration and of the LISA Consortium. We are seeking highly motivated candidates interested in developing tools and algorithms to characterize gravitational-wave sources based on current observations as well as in improving numerical techniques to perform accurate long-term evolutions of astrophysical scenarios involving compact objects, such as black holes, neutron stars, boson stars and other exotic compact objects, to tackle several large-scale, long-standing, unsolved problems in theoretical astrophysics, numerical relativity and fundamental physics. Applicants should send a CV, brief statement of research interests and academic transcripts by email before Oct 15th, 2022, to Toni Font (j.antonio.font[AT]uv.es) and Milton Ruiz (milton.ruiz[AT]uv.es). Please also arrange to have two letters of recommendation sent to these addresses. The start dates are flexible, but we aim to fill the positions 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 Milton Ruiz +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. N3AS Physics Frontier Center Fellow: Gravitational Wave Analysis and Modeling, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25248 Deadline: 2022-11-30 Location: USA Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo?action=joblist&id=22510 Contact: david.radice[AT]psu.edu The NSF Physics Frontiers Center Network for Neutrinos, Nuclear Astrophysics, and Symmetries (N3AS) would like to make a postdoctoral appointment in the general area of gravitational-wave data analysis and connections to the modeling of binary neutron star mergers and core collapse supernovae. 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, including neutrino properties and their astrophysical consequences, dense matter, gravitational waves and their interpretation, neutron stars and their mergers, supernovae, nucleosynthesis, and dark matter. N3AS provides a unique multi-disciplinary environment for postdoctoral Fellows to address fundamental questions in astrophysics, cosmology, nuclear physics, and particle physics. The appointment would be made through UC Berkeley, but the Fellow would be hosted by one or more of New Hampshire, Penn State, or Stony Brook, centers of N3AS modeling. The precise arrangement would be negotiated with the successful candidate when the appointment is made. N3AS Fellows receive a salary of $74K, a generous travel allowance to enable travel to other N3AS institutions and collaboration with other N3AS members, and a relocation allowance. More details on N3AS can be found at https://n3as.berkeley.edu. Candidates should have a recent Ph.D. (on or after September 2020) in theoretical physics, astrophysics, or a closely related area, and the ability to work productively within a diverse and collaborative research environment, producing and publishing original research, and presenting that research effectively in seminars and scientific meetings. Requested application materials: Please submit a CV, a publication list, a statement of research interest, and three letters of reference. Materials should be submitted online at AJO. Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications before November 30, 2022 to ensure full consideration. As early reviews of applications will begin November 16, any candidate who can apply by this earlier date is encouraged to do so. If additional information is needed, please contact one of the members of the selection committee, Francois Foucart, Jim Lattimer, David Radice, or B. S. Sathyaprakash. Email addresses are below. Fellow benefits packages will be continuous over the three-year appointments, provided through UC Berkeley. UC Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. INFN postdoc position in gravity theory and phenomenology, Rome and Pisa, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25265 Deadline: 2022-11-11 Location: Rome and Pisa, Italy Additional Information: https://jobs.dsi.infn.it/dettagli_job.php?id=3421 Contact: paolo.pani[AT]uniroma1.it We are looking for an outstanding and highly-motivated postdoctoral researcher to work in the area of strong gravity (theory and phenomenology). The postdoctoral project "Modelling of gravitational waveforms from compact binaries beyond General Relativity" will involve a collaboration between the gravity-theory groups at Pisa University and at Sapienza University of Rome / INFN Roma1. Eligible candidates are non-Italian citizens or Italian citizens who, at the submission deadline, hold a position in a foreign institution and have been continuously abroad for at least three years. Conditions, eligibility criteria, and more information are available here. The research activities of the groups include gravitational-wave modelling and phenomenology, black-hole and neutron-star physics, tests of gravity and of the nature of compact objects, and strong-gravity tests of dark matter. The members of the groups are also expected to get involved in other activities such as training of students, networking, etc. Staff members of the gravity theory groups currently include Prof. Leonardo Gualtieri (Pisa University) and Prof. Paolo Pani (Sapienza), as well as several postdocs, PhD students, and master students, with strong connections to other local and international research groups. The groups are part of the LISA and ET Consortia, of the RISE H2020-MC network "Gravitational Universe: Challenges and Opportunities (GRU)", and of the INFN Specific Initiative TEONGRAV - Gravitational Wave Sources. For more information please contact Prof. Leonardo Gualtieri (Pisa University) and Prof. Paolo Pani (Sapienza). Please circulate this announcement among potentially interested candidates. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. McWilliams Postdoctoral Fellowship, Pittsburgh, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25275 Deadline: 2022-11-10 Location: Pittsburgh, USA Additional Information: https://apply.interfolio.com/113566 Contact: apalmese[AT]andrew.cmu.edu Description The Department of Physics at Carnegie Mellon University invites applications for the McWilliams Postdoctoral Fellowship. McWilliams Fellows are expected to carry out their own programs of original research, independently or in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and students. We welcome applications from researchers working in any area of astrophysics and/or cosmology. McWilliams Postdoctoral Fellows are part of CMU's McWilliams Center for Cosmology. The McWilliams Center synergizes research carried out in CMU's Departments of Physics, Computer Science, Machine Learning, and Statistics, and enjoys close relationships with the University of Pittsburgh's Department of Physics and Astronomy. Carnegie Mellon's physics faculty hold leadership roles in multiple large sky surveys and consortia, including DES, DESI, HSC, LISA, and Rubin LSST. Theoretical and observational studies within the Center cover a wide range of astrophysical phenomena, including galaxy and structure formation, black holes and gravitational waves, stellar evolution, gravitational lensing, dynamical detection of dark matter and effective field theory in Cosmology. The McWilliams Center owns the Vera computing cluster at the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center, which provides high-performance computing resources on a variety of scales and works closely with our scientists. Fellowship appointments are for 2 years, with renewal for a third year likely, contingent upon satisfactory progress. The position comes with a competitive salary, an annual research budget, health benefits, and relocation expenses. We seek excellence within a respectful, inclusive University context. Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our community on a range of intellectual and cultural dimensions. CMU's Department of Physics welcomes applicants - including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others - who will enhance this diversity through their research, teaching and service. With an interest in building and enhancing international collaborations, we especially encourage applications from candidates who come from economically disadvantaged countries and/or countries where basic science research funding levels are low. Qualifications Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, or an adjacent field by the time of appointment, which is anticipated to begin September 1, 2023. Application Instructions Applications should be uploaded to Interfolio and must include a curriculum vitae, publication list, a statement of research interests, and a cover letter. The cover letter should identify the applicant's scientific background and goals, explain any synergies that make CMU a good fit for the proposed work, and discuss the candidate's contributions toward diversity, equity, and inclusion. In addition, candidates should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be uploaded (a prompt will be sent automatically to the applicant's references when their contact information is entered in Interfolio). For full consideration, all materials should be received by November 10, 2022. For questions about the position, please contact Prof. Matthew Walker at mgwalker[AT]cmu.edu. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Postdoctoral Position in time domain astronomy/gravitational waves/galaxy surveys, Pittsburgh, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25276 Deadline: 2022-11-22 Location: Pittsburgh, USA Additional Information: https://apply.interfolio.com/113538 Contact: apalmese[AT]andrew.cmu.edu Description A postdoctoral position in astrophysics is available at�� the McWilliams Center for Cosmology in the Physics Department of Carnegie Mellon University. Candidates with experience in gravitational wave follow-up, gravitational wave cosmology (with LIGO/Virgo/KAGRA, Cosmic Explorer, or LISA), transients, and/or galaxy surveys (such as DES, DESI, Rubin LSST) are all encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will work with Prof. Antonella Palmese starting in 2023, with a flexible start date. This position supports 2 years of�� funding, with renewal for a third year likely, contingent upon satisfactory progress. The salary is competitive and�� commensurate with qualifications and experience, and includes a full�� benefits package. The position will be affiliated with CMU's McWilliams Center for Cosmology. The McWilliams Center synergizes research of the CMU's Departments of Physics, Computer Science, Machine Learning, and Statistics, and enjoys close relationships with the University of Pittsburgh's Department of Physics and Astronomy. Carnegie Mellon's physics faculty hold leadership roles in multiple large sky surveys and consortia, including DES, DESI, HSC, LISA, Rubin LSST. Theoretical and observational studies within the Center cover a wide range of astrophysical phenomena, including galaxy and structure formation, black holes and gravitational waves, stellar evolution, gravitational lensing, and dark matter. The McWilliams Center owns the Vera computing cluster at the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center, which provides high-performance computing resources on a variety of scales and works closely with our scientists. We seek excellence within a respectful, inclusive University context. Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our community on a range of intellectual and cultural dimensions. CMU's Department of Physics especially welcomes applicants - including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others - who will enhance this diversity through their research, teaching and service. Qualifications Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, or an adjacent field by the time of the appointment. Application Instructions Applications should be uploaded to Interfolio and must include a curriculum vitae, publication list, a statement of research interests. In addition, candidates should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be uploaded (a prompt will be sent automatically to the applicant's references when their contact information is entered on Interfolio). For full consideration, all materials should be received by November 22, 2022. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. Postdoctoral position in astrophysics, Center for Theoretical Physics, Warsaw, Poland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/09/20/postdoctoral-position-in-ast… Deadline: 2022-10-28 Location: Warsaw, Poland Additional Information: https://www.cft.edu.pl/nauka/praca-w-cft Contact: agnes[AT]cft.edu.pl We invite applications for a Postdoc to participate in the research project "Origin of Gamma Ray Bursts and their multi messenger appearance". We are using both observational (archival) data and computational methods. The successful candidate will spend 100% of the time for this project in collaboration with PI, prof. Agnieszka Janiuk. We are looking for a candidate with a PhD and experience in high energy astrophysics. The topic of research involves physics of ultra relativistic jets in gamma ray bursts and their interaction with environment. Previous experience in code development and solid programming skills will be a plus. The successful candidate will be required (1) to publish one first-author paper per year, and (2) to submit one HPC proposal per year. The postdoc should collaborate with other team members and supervise students for the purpose of carrying out this project. The application should include: 1. CV with the clause "I agree to the processing of my personal data contained in the application documents"), 2. Publication list, participation in research projects and conferences 3. Motivation letter, with a description of the Candidate's commitment and research plans for this position. 4. Copy of the PhD diploma, or statement from the PhD Advisor on the planned date of defense. 5. Applicants should also arrange to have two letters of reference separately sent to agnes[AT]cft.edu.pl. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. CITA National Fellowship at SFU, Vancouver, Canada ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25283 Deadline: 2022-11-07 Location: Vancouver, Canada Additional Information: https://www.cita.utoronto.ca/opportunities/national-fellows-programs/ Contact: cosmo-search[AT]sfu.ca The cosmology group in the Physics Department at Simon Fraser University invites applications for a CITA National Fellowship at SFU with a starting date in the Fall, 2023. The SFU cosmology group includes faculty members Andrei Frolov, Gopolang Mohlabeng and Levon Pogosian, and has active research interests in observational tests of fundamental theories, early universe, astroparticle physics, cosmological tests of gravity, dark energy, dark matter, neutrino physics, primordial magnetic fields, black holes and topological defects. The successful candidate would have the opportunity to join the Simons Observatory and CMB-S4 teams. Strong consideration will be given to applicants with demonstrated ability for independent research in any area of theoretical cosmology and astroparticle physics. Members of traditionally underrepresented groups in physics are particularly encouraged to apply. The appointment is for three years. Applications are accepted via the CITA National Fellowship website. On the application, please select Simon Fraser University as the host. You will be required to submit a CV, research statement and arrange for three letters of recommendation. The deadline is November 7, 2022. Informal inquiries can be sent to cosmo-search[AT]sfu.ca. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12. Postdoctoral Researcher in General Relativity and Data Analysis, Nijmegen, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25289 Deadline: 2022-11-06 Location: Nijmegen, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.ru.nl/en/working-at/job-opportunities/postdoctoral-researcher-i… Contact: bbonga[AT]science.ru.nl We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in general relativity and data analysis. As a postdoctoral researcher you will join the Strong Gravity group of B. Bonga and work on modelling tidal resonances. These resonances were co-discovered by Bonga and are critical to model accurately in extreme mass ratio inspirals (EMRIs) if we want to maximise the scientific output of LISA. You will complement the theoretical expertise in the group by bringing your expertise in (gravitational wave) data analysis. Ideally, you already have some experience with the data analysis tools relevant for LISA. You are expected to closely collaborate with Bonga and students in her group. In addition, you should be open to interact with Radboud University's data analysis experts on gravitational waves (B. Krishnan and G. Nelemans) and particle physics (S. Caron). The goal is to improve current models for tidal resonances, create efficient and accurate waveform models and develop data analysis tools to identify tidal resonances in mock data and extract the relevant parameters. For more information about the position and how to apply, see https://www.ru.nl/en/working-at/job-opportunities/postdoctoral-researcher-i…. The ideal starting date for this position is January 2023. However, if this does not suit your timeline, please apply nonetheless and clearly indicate your constraints. The deadline for applications is *6 November 2022*. Feel free to email bbonga[AT]science.ru.nl if you have any questions regarding this position. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.13. Professor/Reader in the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation, Portsmouth, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/09/22/professor-reader-in-the-inst… Deadline: 2022-10-09 Location: Portsmouth, UK Additional Information: http://www.icg.port.ac.uk/ Contact: adam.amara[AT]port.ac.uk The Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation (ICG) at the University of Portsmouth invites applications at the level of Reader or Professor (equivalent to associate professor or full professor) to strengthen its existing leadership in cosmology and extragalactic astrophysics. The ICG is a world-leading research institute for cosmology, gravitation and astrophysics. We encourage applications from scientists with an excellent record of high-quality research publications related to cosmology and/or extragalactic astrophysics, as well as strong evidence of impact (innovation and/or public engagement) and external grant funding (including personal research fellowships). The ICG consists of 15 academic staff, 20 postdoctoral researchers and 25 PhD students, and has an active international visitors programme. ICG has major involvement in * Dark Energy Survey (DES), * Vera Rubin Observatory, * Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), * ESA's Euclid satellite mission, * Square Kilometre Array (SKA), * Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO), and * 4-metre Multi-Object Spectroscopic Telescope (4MOST). The ICG hosts the 4288-core SCIAMA supercomputer. 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. We want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population. Please contact the ICG Director, Prof Adam Amara for further details. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.14. Master/PhD positions in astrophysics at Fudan University, Shanghai, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/09/22/master-phd-positions-in-astr… Deadline: 2022-11-30 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) has a few Master and PhD positions for the next academic year (starting in September 2023). For the Master Program, the candidates must have a Bachelor degree in Physics or in a related area before September 2023. For the PhD Program, the candidates must have a Master degree in Physics or in a related area before September 2023. Courses and research are conducted in English. Both the Master and the PhD Programs normally last 3 years. The scholarship covers: tuition fee, accommodation inside the campus, health insurance, and salary (normally 3,000 CNY/month for Master students and 3,500 CNY/month for PhD students). We are looking for candidates interested in: 1) X-ray data analysis of black holes 2) Astrophysical codes (fortran, C/C++, python) The group is led by Prof. Cosimo Bambi and currently consists of two postdoctoral researchers and several graduate and undergraduate students. More details can be found on the group webpage. Interested candidates should send their CV (including, among other things, date of birth and nationality) 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. Application deadline: 30 November 2022 (but earlier applications are strongly recommended). More details on our research group can be found at: https://cosimobambi.github.io +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.15. Postdoctoral positions in Computational Relativistic Astrophysics division at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics, Potsdam, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25297 Deadline: 2022-11-30 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://www.aei.mpg.de/524801/postdoctoral-positions-in-computational-relat… 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 few postdoctoral positions for 2+1 years will be available. The "Computational Relativistic Astrophysics" division is currently composed of one group leader (Kenta Kiuchi), one senior scientist (Shinya Wanajo), and 10 postdoc researchers and focuses on several research topics in theoretical astrophysics, computational astrophysics, and general relativity. The current members in this division are working, e.g., in (i) numerical relativity with neutrino-radiation hydrodynamics, magnetohydrodynamics, and viscous-hydrodynamics for merger and post-merger of neutron-star binaries and stellar collapse to black holes; (ii) modeling electromagnetic counterparts (kilonovae, short gamma-ray bursts, radio flare, precursors, etc) associated with neutron-star mergers; (iii) nucleosynthesis calculation associated with neutron-star mergers and stellar explosion; (iv) studies for the formation processes of a variety of black holes; (v) tidal disruption of white dwarfs by a supermassive black hole; (vi) MHD simulations for turbulent accretion disks and neutron stars; (vii) numerical-relativity simulation for supernova explosion; (viii) numerical relativity in alternative theories of gravity. Working on other topics (even for non-relativistic astrophysics) is also encouraged. The researchers in the "Computational Relativistic Astrophysics" division can use high-performance computers at Max Planck Computing and Data Facility and local cluster machines in this division. 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. The deadline for the full consideration is November 30th, 2022. The positions will be available from any time after January 2023. 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. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.16. Postdoctoral positions in Gravitational-Wave Physics and Astrophysics at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics, Potsdam, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/09/26/postdoctoral-positions-in-gr… Deadline: 2022-11-13 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://www.aei.mpg.de/955858/acr-postdoc-2023 Contact: andre.schirotzek[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 postdoc appointments. The postdoctoral positions 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 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 13, 2022. The anticipated start date of the positions is Summer 2023 or Fall 2023. The complete announcement and instructions how to apply can be found here: https://www.aei.mpg.de/955858/acr-postdoc-2023 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.17. Tenure-track position in any area of cosmology, gravity, or astrophysics, Milwaukee, WI, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/09/26/tenure-track-position-in-any… Deadline: 2022-12-01 Location: Milwaukee, WI, USA Additional Information: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/35423 Contact: astrosearch-23[AT]uwm.edu The Department of Physics at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee (UWM) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship, beginning Fall 2023, in any area of gravitation, cosmology, astronomy or astrophysics. The position is associated with the Center for Gravitation, Cosmology and Astrophysics (CGCA), home to seven professors as well as post-doctoral researchers, staff scientists, and graduate and undergraduate students. The CGCA has memberships in NANOGrav, the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, the Zwicky Transient Facility, the GROWTH collaboration, the Murchison Widefield Array, VAST, and the Vera Rubin Observatory, and others. Further information about the University, the Department and the CGCA can be found at uwm.edu/physics and cgca.uwm.edu. We seek candidates with an outstanding record of research, excellent teaching skills and a commitment to building a diverse educational environment. Candidates should submit a cover letter, a CV with a list of publications, research statement, teaching statement, and diversity statement, and arrange for submission of three letters of recommendation. Required qualifications include a PhD (or equivalent degree) in physics, astronomy, or related field, and a demonstrated record of research productivity. Application material must be submitted electronically to: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/35423 Review of applications will begin after December 1, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UWM promotes excellence through diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.18. NANOGrav postdoctoral position, Milwaukee, WI, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/09/26/nanograv-postdoctoral-positi… Deadline: 2023-01-23 Location: Milwaukee, WI, USA Additional Information: https://cgca.uwm.edu/positions/2023-nanograv Contact: cgca-postdoc-applications[AT]uwm.edu We invite applications for a postdoctoral position at the Leonard E. Parker Center of Gravitation, Cosmology and Astrophysics (CGCA) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM). The successful applicant will work on projects related to pulsar timing arrays with Prof. David Kaplan and Prof. Sarah Vigeland, who are members of the North American Nanohertz Observatory for Gravitational Waves (NANOGrav) collaboration. The UWM NANOGrav group consists of Kaplan and Vigeland plus several postdocs and graduate students, and are active in many aspects of the experiment including pulsar searching, pulsar timing, noise characterization, gravitational wave detection and characterization, and multimessenger astrophysics. The CGCA at UWM has active research efforts in astronomy, astrophysics, gravity, and cosmology, with membership in NANOGrav, the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, the Zwicky Transient Facility, the GROWTH collaboration, the Murchison Widefield Array, 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. The initial appointment will be for two years, with the possibility of renewal for a third year, contingent on funding and research performance. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, or a related field by the time they start the position. Please submit your applications to cgca-postdoc-applications[AT]uwm.edu with the following: a CV, publication list, and a brief statement of your research interests. Please include the word NANOGrav in the email subject line. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to the same email address. Applications should be received by January 23, 2023 to ensure full consideration, but the position will be open until filled. If you have questions about the position, please contact Prof. Vigeland (vigeland[AT]uwm.edu) and Prof. Kaplan (kaplan[AT]uwm.edu) The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.19. Postdoctoral positions, Milwaukee, WI, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/09/26/postdoctoral-positions-at-th… Deadline: 2023-01-23 Location: Milwaukee, WI, USA Additional Information: https://cgca.uwm.edu/positions/2023-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, the Zwicky Transient Facility, the GROWTH collaboration, the Murchison Widefield Array, and others. The CGCA also hosts the NANOGrav Physics Frontiers Center. The core group is comprised of 7 faculty (Brady, Chang, Creighton, Erb, Kaplan, Vigeland and Wiseman), 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 January 23th, 2023. Questions should also be sent to the above address. The University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.20. Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy, Oxford, MS, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25320 Deadline: 2022-11-14 Location: Oxford, Mississippi, USA Additional Information: https://careers.olemiss.edu/job/University-Assistant-Professor-of-Physics-a… Contact: lcstein[AT]olemiss.edu The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Mississippi invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in astrophysics with a preference for multimessenger observation, theory, and/or gravitational astrophysics for the Fall of 2023. We seek candidates from any area that complements or diversifies the research interests of our department. Our gravity and astrophysics group has expertise in gravitational-wave source modeling, tests of general relativity, quantum gravity, and cosmology, and we are members of the LIGO, LISA, and the Simulating eXtreme Spacetimes (SXS) collaborations. The successful candidate may also join the recently established Center for Multimessenger Astrophysics. Candidates are expected to develop a research program capable of supporting and leading graduate students to a Ph.D. A competitive startup package is available. A Ph.D. in Physics or a related field is required. Faculty members are expected to contribute to the teaching and service activities of the Department and the University. Teaching duties include up to three courses a year at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. Interested candidates should apply online at https://careers.olemiss.edu/job/University-Assistant-Professor-of-Physics-a… and submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of their teaching philosophy and commitment to inclusive pedagogy, a detailed proposal for developing their research program, and the names of three references who can provide letters of recommendation. Inquiries can be sent to the email address astrosearch(a)phy.olemiss.edu or to Astrophysics Search Committee Chair, Department of Physics and Astronomy, The University of Mississippi, P.O. Box 1848, University, MS 38677. Consideration of applications will begin on November 14, 2022, but applications will be accepted until an adequate applicant pool is established or until the position is filled. We encourage applications from candidates interested in scientific engagement with the community, including events that will take place in the STEM education building scheduled for opening during the 2023-2024 academic year on the UM campus. As we are committed to increasing diversity in the field, we especially welcome applicants who would expand the representation of minority groups in the department. Our Department goals are supported by the larger University of Mississippi and College of Liberal Arts' Pathways to Equity strategic plan. https://dce.olemiss.edu/equity-in-action-plans/college-of-liberal-arts/. The University of Mississippi complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.21. Faculty Positions in High Energy Astrophysics, Shangai, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/09/27/faculty-positions-in-high-en… Deadline: 2022-12-01 Location: Shanghai, China Additional Information: http://phys.fudan.edu.cn Contact: bambi[AT]fudan.edu.cn The Department of Physics at Fudan University (Shanghai, China) invites applications from outstanding candidates for tenure-track Associate Professor positions in high energy astrophysics (X-ray, Gamma-ray, and GW astrophysics). Applicants must have a Doctoral Degree in physics, astronomy, or related field and an outstanding research record. They are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and to supervise undergraduate and graduate students. Salary, start-up grant, and housing allowance are competitive at international level. Fudan University is one of the most prestigious and selective universities in China. The Department of Physics counts about 80 faculty members, over 400 undergraduate students, and over 300 graduate students. Applications are accepted at any time and will be considered until opening positions are filled. For positions starting in September 2023, we suggest to submit all the application material by 1 December 2022. Applicants should submit full CV with publication list and research and teaching statements to Prof. Cosimo Bambi (email: bambi[AT]fudan.edu.cn). Please arrange also three or more recommendation letters to be sent separately to the same email address. For inquiries, please contact Prof. Cosimo Bambi (email: bambi[AT]fudan.edu.cn) or Ms. E Xu (email: xue[AT]fudan.edu.cn). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.22. Instrument/Experiment Postdoctoral position at the LIGO Laboratory (Caltech, MIT), USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25334 Deadline: 2022-11-15 Location: LIGO Laboratory (Caltech, MIT, LHO, LLO), USA Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/22727 Contact: HR[AT]ligo.caltech.edu The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) has as its goal the development of gravitational wave physics and astronomy. The LIGO Laboratory is managed by Caltech and MIT, and is funded by the National Science Foundation. It operates observatory sites equipped with laser interferometric detectors at Hanford, Washington and Livingston, Louisiana, which have made the first confirmed detection of gravitational waves. A vigorous LIGO Laboratory R-and-D program supports the development of enhancements to the LIGO detector and development of future detectors and detector technologies. The LIGO Laboratory anticipates having one or possibly more postdoctoral research positions at one or more of the LIGO sites - Caltech, MIT and at the two LIGO Observatories in Hanford, WA and Livingston, LA - as positions become available. Hires will be made based on the availability of funding. Successful applicants will interact with faculty members Rana Adhikari and Lee McCuller (Caltech) and Matt Evans and Nergis Mavalvala (MIT) as well as the Lab's extensive network of experienced researchers and personnel. Successful applicants will be involved in the operation of LIGO itself and/or the R-and-D program for future detector improvements. We seek candidates across a broad range of disciplines. Expertise related to modeling, data analysis, electronics, laser and quantum optics, vibration isolation and control systems is desirable. Most importantly, candidates should be broadly trained scientists, willing to learn new experimental and analytical techniques, and ready to share in the excitement of building, operating and observing with a gravitational-wave observatory. Appointments at the post-doctoral level will initially be for one-year with the possibility of renewal for up to two subsequent years. Applications for postdoctoral research positions with LIGO Laboratory should indicate which of the LIGO sites (Caltech, MIT, Hanford, or Livingston), if any, are preferred by the applicant, and which (if any) are likely to be unworkable. Caltech and MIT are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers. Women, minorities, veterans, and disabled persons are encouraged to apply. Applications should be submitted through Academic Jobs Online and include curriculum vitae, list of publications (with refereed articles noted), and the names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three or more references. Please attach a cover letter describing past experience and current and future research interests. Applicants should request that three or more letters of recommendations be submitted directly through Academic Jobs Online. Consideration of applications will begin on November 15 but will also continue throughout the academic year. We are 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 national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Click here to read more about Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). Caltech is committed to working with and providing access and reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. To request disability accommodations for any part of the interview or hiring process, please reach out to the contact on the job posting. Caltech has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy effective October 15, 2021, requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for all employees (with Institute-approved exemptions for religious or medical contraindications only). At present, an individual is deemed "fully vaccinated" when that person has received, at least 14 days prior, either the second dose in a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series (e.g., Pfizer or Moderna) or a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine (e.g., Johnson and Johnson). Upon eligibility, employees are required to receive the COVID-19 booster as part of the vaccine mandate. As a condition of employment, employees must submit official COVID-19 vaccine documentation. More information may be found here. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.23. Data Analysis Postdoctoral position at the LIGO Laboratory, (Caltech, MIT), USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25335 Deadline: 2022-11-15 Location: LIGO Laboratory (Pasadena, Boston), USA Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/22728 Contact: HR[AT]ligo.caltech.edu The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) has as its goal the development of gravitational wave physics and astronomy. The LIGO Laboratory is managed by Caltech and MIT, and is funded by the National Science Foundation. It operates observatory sites equipped with laser interferometric detectors at Hanford, Washington and Livingston, Louisiana, which have made the first confirmed detection of gravitational waves. A vigorous LIGO Laboratory R-and-D program supports the astrophysical data analysis of current and future gravitational-wave detectors. The LIGO Laboratory anticipates having one or possibly more postdoctoral research positions at Caltech and/or MIT as positions become available. Hires will be made based on the availability of funding. Successful applicants will interact with faculty members Alan Weinstein and Katerina Chatziioannou (Caltech) and Salvatore Vitale (MIT) as well as the Lab's extensive network of experienced researchers and personnel. Successful applicants will be involved in analysis of LIGO data, both for diagnostic purposes and astrophysics searches, and have the opportunity to participate in detector characterization and calibration efforts. We seek candidates across a broad range of disciplines. Expertise related to astrophysics, modeling and data analysis is desirable. Most importantly, candidates should be broadly trained scientists, willing to learn new experimental and analytical techniques, and ready to share in the excitement of building, operating and observing with a gravitational-wave observatory. Appointments at the post-doctoral level will initially be for one-year with the possibility of renewal for up to two subsequent years. Applications for postdoctoral research positions with LIGO Laboratory should indicate which of the LIGO sites (Caltech, MIT), if any, are preferred by the applicant, and which (if any) are likely to be unworkable. Caltech and MIT are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers. Women, minorities, veterans, and disabled persons are encouraged to apply. Applications should be submitted through Academic Jobs Online and include curriculum vitae, list of publications (with refereed articles noted), and the names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three or more references. Please attach a cover letter describing past experience and current and future research interests. Applicants should request that three or more letters of recommendations be submitted directly through Academic Jobs Online. Consideration of applications will begin on November 15 but will also continue throughout the academic year. We are 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 national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Click here to read more about Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). Caltech is committed to working with and providing access and reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. To request disability accommodations for any part of the interview or hiring process, please reach out to the contact on the job posting. Caltech has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy effective October 15, 2021, requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for all employees (with Institute-approved exemptions for religious or medical contraindications only). At present, an individual is deemed "fully vaccinated" when that person has received, at least 14 days prior, either the second dose in a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series (e.g., Pfizer or Moderna) or a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine (e.g., Johnson and Johnson). Upon eligibility, employees are required to receive the COVID-19 booster as part of the vaccine mandate. As a condition of employment, employees must submit official COVID-19 vaccine documentation. More information may be found here. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.24. Postdoctoral Position in Gravitational Waves at Caltech, Pasadena, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25336 Deadline: 2022-11-15 Location: Pasadena, USA Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/22663 Contact: kchatziioannou[AT]caltech.edu Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position at TAPIR (Theoretical Astrophysics including Relativity and Cosmology), Caltech. The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with Prof. Katerina Chatziioannou and her group on broad topics related to gravitational-wave astrophysics, including analysis of gravitational-wave data and inference of the neutron star equation of state. In addition, the successful candidate can pursue topics in general relativity, relativistic astrophysics, gravitational-wave modeling, analysis for ground-based and/or space-based interferometers and pulsar timing arrays. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with research groups including faculty members Alan Weinstein, Yanbei Chen, Mark Scheel, Saul Teukolsky and Elias Most, as well as JPL scientists Curt Cutler and Michele Vallisneri. Interactions with other TAPIR groups and the Caltech LIGO Laboratory are also encouraged. Previous experience in gravitational-wave astrophysics, data analysis, and the dense matter equation of state is beneficial. More broadly, the ideal candidate should possess skills and interests in theoretical astrophysics and data analysis, a willingness to diversify their expertise and to be involved in cross-disciplinary projects related to gravitational waves, as well as the disposition to work well independently and as part of a team. The initial appointment is for one year, with expected annual renewal for two additional years. Applications should include: a cover letter, a CV and list of publications, a statement of research interests, and three letters of reference. All material should be uploaded via Academic Jobs Online. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2022. Further questions about this position should be addressed to Katerina Chaziioannou (kchatziioannou[AT]caltech.edu) We are 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 national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Click here to read more about Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). Caltech is committed to working with and providing access and reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. To request disability accommodations for any part of the interview or hiring process, please reach out to the contact on the job posting. Caltech has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy effective October 15, 2021, requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for all employees (with Institute-approved exemptions for religious or medical contraindications only). At present, an individual is deemed "fully vaccinated" when that person has received, at least 14 days prior, either the second dose in a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series (e.g., Pfizer or Moderna) or a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine (e.g., Johnson and Johnson). Upon eligibility, employees are required to receive the COVID-19 booster as part of the vaccine mandate. As a condition of employment, employees must submit official COVID-19 vaccine documentation. More information may be found here. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.25. Postdoc position at Cornell University, Ithaca, NY USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/09/28/postdoc-position-at-cornell-… Deadline: 2022-11-30 Location: Ithaca, NY USA Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/23006 Contact: saul[AT]astro.cornell.edu Cornell University expects to have an opening for a Postdoctoral Associate in numerical relativity starting in September, 2023. 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 (arriving 2023), senior research associate Larry Kidder and research associates Mike Boyle, Matt Giesler, 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, 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/23006 All materials should be received by November 30, 2022. Diversity and inclusion have been and continue to be a part of our heritage. Cornell University is a recognized EEO/AA employer and educator. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.26. Postdoctoral Fellow Position at Perimeter, Waterloo, Canada ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/09/29/postdoctoral-fellow-position… Deadline: 2022-11-08 Location: Waterloo, Canada Additional Information: https://perimeterinstitute.ca/jobs/perimeter-postdoctoral-program Contact: postdoc[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 As a postdoctoral researcher at Perimeter Institute, you will be part of a thriving international research community which includes 26 Research Faculty, 22 Research Associate Faculty, 41 Distinguished Visiting Research Chairs, 61 Visiting Fellows, 50 Postdoctoral Researchers, 8 Teaching Faculty and academic staff, and 11 associate postdoctoral researchers. The Institute is host to 65 graduate students and 24 master's-level students participating in Perimeter Scholars International, as well as undergraduate students, interns, and research associates. Perimeter also welcomes approximately 800 visiting researchers and conference participants from around the world each year. We are committed to building an inclusive community that promotes excellence. Apply Online We welcome all candidates to apply by November 8, 2022 but applications will be considered until all positions are filled. Recruitment for the 2023-24 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. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.27. Postdoctoral fellowships in gravitational-wave astronomy, Milan, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/09/30/postdoctoral-fellowships-in-… Deadline: 2022-11-18 Location: Milan, Italy Additional Information: https://forms.gle/hnQc3N1xh53YAziH9 Contact: davide.gerosa[AT]unimib.it The University of Milano-Bicocca (Italy) invites expressions of interest for postdoctoral positions in gravitational-wave astronomy. Successful candidates will join the group of Prof. Davide Gerosa and will be part of the "GWmining" project funded by the European Research Council. Targeted investigations focus on the astrophysical exploitation of gravitational-wave data. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in population-synthesis simulations of compact binaries, gravitational-wave parameter estimation and population studies, and numerical-relativity surrogate modeling (although we are open to all candidates with a strong gravitational-wave and/or high-energy astrophysics background!). Candidates will have ample opportunities to kickstart new projects with group members and will be strongly encouraged to develop their own independent collaborations. We anticipate awarding up to three positions. Appointments will be for a three-year term and come with generous research and travel budget. The starting date is negotiable. The astrophysics group at Milano-Bicocca provides a vibrant environment with expertise covering all aspects of gravitational-wave astronomy, relativistic astrophysics, and numerical relativity, as well as a wider astronomical context including observational and experimental activities. The group has tight connections with the LISA Consortium, the Virgo Collaboration, the Einstein Telescope Observational Science Board, the Italian National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN), and the newly formed Italian Center for Supercomputing (ICSC). Faculty members with matching interests include Gerosa, Sesana, Colpi, Giacomazzo, and Dotti. For more information on Gerosa's group see https://davidegerosa.com/group Milan is a beautiful, international city in the north of Italy with history, art, and outstanding food. Mountains lakes are just around the corner. Successful candidates will have a PhD in Physics or related discipline, strong programming skills, and previous experience in gravitational (astro)physics. 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 November 18th, 2022 using this web form: https://forms.gle/hnQc3N1xh53YAziH9 Candidates should also arrange for at least two, but preferably three, reference letters to be sent using the same form by November 18th, 2022. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome expressions of interest from traditionally underrepresented groups. For inquiries please do not hesitate to contact Davide Gerosa at davide.gerosa[AT]unimib.it. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.28. Postdoctoral position at Penn state, University Park, PA, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25357 Deadline: 2022-11-30 Location: University Park, PA, USA Additional Information: https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-Univers…, https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-Univers… Contact: bss25[AT]psu.edu The Penn State Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos and the Department of Physics has two open postdoctoral positions in gravitational-wave astrophysics and data analysis. The first of these is focused on harnessing gravitational-wave data from LIGO, Virgo and KAGRA detectors to address problems in fundamental physics, cosmology, and astrophysics. The second position is focused on preparing the Mock Data Challenges for the next generation of gravitational-wave detectors in collaboration with colleagues at MIT and the University of Syracuse. The Data Challenges support the Cosmic Explorer (CE) and Einstein Telescope (ET) projects in understanding the challenges in the detection and parameter estimation of gravitational waves in signal-rich data sets. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.29. European-funded postdoctoral and PhD positions in Theoretical Astrophysics, Frankfurt, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/09/30/european-funded-postdoctoral… Deadline: 2022-11-30 Location: Frankfurt, Germany Additional Information: https://relastro.uni-frankfurt.de Contact: steidl[AT]itp.uni-frankfurt.de The group of Relativistic Theoretical Astrophysics in Frankfurt invites applications for one postdoctoral and one PhD position in Computational Theoretical Astrophysics. The positions are funded by the EuroHPC initiative dedicated to the creation of the multi-Institute Center of Excellence of HPC applications (SPACE). The work to be carried out will focus on the performance and scalability optimisation of numerical codes employed in relativistic-astrophysics simulations. Experience in HPC and GPU computing is required for the postdoctoral position and desirable for the PhD position. Candidates should have a PhD/MSc in astrophysics, physics or computer science for the postdoc/PhD position, respectively. The postdoctoral position is for four years while the PhD position is for three. The preferred starting date is 01.06.2023, but later appointments can be negotiated. The successful applicant(s) 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. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to the address below. Applications will have to be sent by 30.11.2022 for full consideration, but the search will remain open till the optimal candidates are found. Applications should be made electronically and sent to: Fr. Astrid Steidl: steidl[AT]itp.uni-frankfurt.de indicating in the subject whether you are applying for the PD or PhD position. 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. Applicants with severe disabilities and equal qualification and aptitude will be given preferential consideration. We prioritise diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Special issue of Symmetry ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/09/06/special-issue-of-symmetry/ Additional Information: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/symmetry/special_issues/611S4E4W8Y We have announced a special issue of Symmetry, titled "Advances in Theoretical Physics, Quantum Gravity and Spacetime Symmetries", and anyone is welcome to submit a paper. Summary of the issue: In the search for a theory of quantum gravity, a pressing pressing question is "what is the structure of spacetime at the Planck scale?". Spacetime symmetries, and violations thereof, are promising probes for testing Planck-scale departures from known physics, and some of the most precise tests of Lorentz/CPT symmetry have Planck reach. Several approaches to Planck-scale physics can lead to the spontaneous breaking of spacetime symmetries in the gravitational sector, which could lead to observational signatures in current and future experiments. Therefore, it is of interest to study the theoretical mechanisms of spacetime-symmetry breaking in order to be able to identify any such observational hints of new physics. All information can be found here: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/symmetry/special_issues/611S4E4W8Y ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Blaumann Foundation Grants (reminder) ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25272 Additional Information: https://blaumannfoundation.org/en/research-grants/ The Blaumann Foundation offers research grants of amounts between EUR 1,000 and EUR 30,000 for fundamentals of physics projects, which fall within the general themes of interest of the foundation: Nature of time, nature of space, nature of observers, conceptual structure to understand extreme phenomena of the universe, fundamental questions of complexity and emergence. See Blaumann scientific objectives for a precise delimitation of the research times taken into consideration. Examples of funded activities are: Periods of study and stay in research centers. Invitations for collaborations with research groups. Scholarships, lasting up to one year for research periods on topics of specific interest to the foundation. Partial contribution for postdoctoral scholarships and PhD scholarships. Financial support for workshops, physics schools, conferences. Travel and accommodation expenses for attending meetings, schools or conferences. Any other specific or complementary study or research activity deemed useful for the achievement of the purposes of the foundation itself. The selection of projects will take place in December 2022. The Foundation allocates a total of EUR 40.000 for this selection. The Foundation plans to renew the call every six months. The selection will give priority to the relevance of the projects with the objectives of the foundation and to their scientific quality. Projects requiring smaller amounts are taken into consideration as a priority. The applications, written in English or in Italian, can be sent via email and in a single pdf file, to the address blaumann[AT]blaumannfoundation.org by 15 November 2022. The application must contain a detailed reason that clarifies in particular the relevance of the project for the Foundation's objectives, a CV of the proposer, and a budget scheme, if appropriate. The selection of a project involves the automatic appointment of the proposer as a Fellow of the Foundation. Promising unfunded projects can be reconsidered in a later selection. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. Loops '24, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/09/27/loops-22/ Additional Information: https://indico.cern.ch/e/loops24 This is the first announcement of the international conference Loops '24, the biennial conference 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). Please mark your calendars. Information on registration will appear in the second announcement and on the conference website. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. DGRAV Seminar Series ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=25348 Additional Information: https://engage.aps.org/dgrav/resources/seminar-series The Division of Gravitational Physics (DGRAV) at the American Physical Society (APS) is pleased to announce the launch of the monthly online seminar series. The seminar will be held on the first Thursday of each month at 3 pm Eastern time, starting from October 6th. The format for these seminars will be to have a more senior person, typically the research supervisor, give a short (about 15 mins) overview talk introducing the topic and open questions, and a more junior person, typically a graduate student or postdoc, give a more detailed research talk (about 30 mins). The goals are for the audience to learn about new subjects, while providing junior researchers with the opportunity to introduce themselves to our community. The schedule for this year is as follows: - Oct. 6: Prof. Emanuele Berti (Johns Hopkins U) and Dr. Kaze Wong (Flatiron Institute) "Building new tools for gravitational wave astronomy" - Nov. 3: Prof. Asimina Arvanitaki (Perimeter Institute) and Prof. Masha Baryakhtar (U. Washington) TBA -Dec. 1: Prof. Bob Wald (U. of Chicago) and Dr. Gautam Satishchandran (Princeton U.) "Black Holes are Watching You" Please go to the seminar webpage at https://engage.aps.org/dgrav/resources/seminar-series to register for each seminar. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.5. Chalonge - de Vega Lectures Autumn 2022 and Nobel Lectures in Physics ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/09/30/chalonge-de-vega-lectures-au… Additional Information: https://chalonge-devega.fr/Programme2022.html Ecole Internationale d'Astrophysique Daniel Chalonge - Hector de Vega. Chalonge - de Vega International School of Astrophysics Prof Dr Norma G. Sanchez, Director of the School - Research - Training - Scientific Culture. Open Science and Free Access - Laboratory of Ideas, Workshop and Thinkshop. Chalonge - de Vega Lectures Autumn 2022 and Nobel Lectures in Physics: Next Chalonge - de Vega Lectures Autumn 2022 organized by Norma Sanchez, astro-cosmo-physics and their cross correlations, theory and observations, following on the 2021 Lectures series and Nobel Programme in Physics In remote, on Wednesdays 16:00 Paris Time CEST/ CET. Save the Dates: - 19 October 2022: Dr Alan J. KOGUT, NASA, GSFC-Greenbelt: The Curious Case of the Radio Sky, the Open Problem of the Origin of the Synchrotron Monopole and its Polarization. - 2 November 2022: Prof Dr Takaaki KAJITA, Nobel Laureate in Physics, Cosmic Ray Research Institute, Tokyo U., Japan: Neutrino Oscillations, Exceptionally at 11:30 AM CET. - 23 November 2022: Prof Dr Craig J. HOGAN, Chicago U. and Fermilab: Cosmic Anisotropy on Large Angular Scales. - 7 December 2022: Prof Dr Adam G. RIESS, Nobel Laureate in Physics, Chalonge Medal and Hector de Vega Medal, H0 Award, Johns Hopkins U. and Space Telescope Science Institute: Closing Lecture of the Year Open Free registration to receive the Zoom connection information: https://chalonge-devega.fr/registration_zoom.html Participants already registered to the Programme 2021 and conserving the same e-address, do Not need to Register again to the Programme 2022. More Information and posters of the Programme: https://chalonge-devega.fr/Programme2022.html With compliments and kind regards https://chalonge-devega.fr/ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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