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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)
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1. Conferences
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1.1. Testing Aspects of General Relativity-III, online
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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.
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1.2. British Isles Graduate Workshop: Mathematical General Relativity, Coalport, UK
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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
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1.3. Physics Latam: General Relativity and Cosmology (online)
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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)
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1.4. 30 Years of Gravity Research in Australasia, Camberra, Australia
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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.
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1.5. Time in Quantum Theory 2024, Smolenice, Slovakia
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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
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1.6. Gravitational-wave snowballs, populations, and models, Sexten, Italy
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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
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1.7. 2nd International Conference on Quantum, Classical, and Relativistic Causality, Waterloo, Canada
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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
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Important Dates
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Paper submission deadline: 31 May 2024
Paper notification: mid June 2024
Registration deadline: late August 2024
Conference: 16-20 September 2024
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Submissions Guidelines
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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.
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Invited Speakers
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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)
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Programme Committee
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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
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Organising Committee
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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)
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Sponsors
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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.
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1.8. GR24 and Amaldi16, Glasgow, UK
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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.
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1.9. eXtreme Matter in eXtreme Star 2024, Leiden, The Netherlands
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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)
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1.10. Gravity Shape Pisa: Exploring New Sources of Gravitational Waves, Pisa, Italy
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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.
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1.11. Virtual Infinity Workshop 2024 (online)
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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.
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1.12. Seventeenth Marcel Grossmann Meeting, Pescara, Italy (2nd announcement)
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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/
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2. Jobs
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2.1. PhD Student Position in Time and Causality, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
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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.
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2.2. Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Associate in gravitational lensing, Hong Kong
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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
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2.3. Research Assistant in Theoretical Physics, Krakow, Poland
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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.
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2.4. Assistant Professor in Theoretical Physics, Krakow, Poland
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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.
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2.5. Research Chair: Quantum Horizons Alberta, Lethbridge, Canada
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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.
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2.6. Postdoc Position in Gravitational Waves, Beijing, China
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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.
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2.7. PhD position on Gravitational Wave Lensing Data Analysis, Louvain, Belgium
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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.
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2.8. Postdoctoral Position on GW and GNSS Data Analyis, Louvain, Belgium
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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)
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2.9. Postdoctoral Researcher in Experimental High Energy Physics, Lawrence, KS, USA
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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.
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2.10. Fellowship positions in gravitational-wave science, Glasgow, UK
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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.
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3. News
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3.1. Fordham's Second Annual Celebration of Cosmology
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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.
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3.2. Gravity Research Foundation, Awards for Essays for 2024
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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).
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3.3. New book: "General Post-Newtonian Orbital Effects From Earth's Satellites to the Galactic Center" (CUP)
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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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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
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1. Conferences
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1.1. AQFTUK 8: Conference on algebraic quantum field theory, York, UK
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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)
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1.2. Hot topics in Modern Cosmology - Spontaneous Workshop XVI, Cargese, France
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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.
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1.3. Summer School on High Energy Theory / Cosmology, Petnica, Serbia
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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
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1.4. DTP/TALENT School 2024 - Nuclear Theory for Astrophysics, Trento, Italy
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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.
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1.5. Latin American Conference on Astrophysics and Relativity, Bogota, Colombia
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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.
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1.6. Lemaitre Conference 2024 - Black Holes, Gravitational Waves and Space-Time Singularities, Rome, Italy
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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
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1.7. Summer School on Astrophysical Dynamics of Gravitating Systems, Copenhagen, Denmark
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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.
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1.8. Atlantic General Relativity 2024, Fredericton, Canada
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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.
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1.9. 27th International Conference on Particle Physics and Cosmology (COSMO2024), Kyoto, Japan
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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.
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2. Jobs
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2.1. Visiting Fellow (Postdoc) Positions, Mumbai, India
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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.
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2.2. Postdoctoral Position in Mathematical General Relativity, Uppsala, Sweden
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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.
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2.3. PhD positions in gravitational-wave astronomy, Milan, Italy
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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
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2.4. PhD Position in Quantum Gravity, Copenhagen, Denmark
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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".
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2.5. Stephen W. Hawking Professorship, Cambridge, UK
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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.
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2.6. Research Chair: Quantum Horizons Alberta, Lethbridge, Canada
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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.
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2.7. PhD position in gravitational waves and cosmology, Marseille, France
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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.
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2.8. Postdoctoral positions in LISA data analysis and waveform development, Potsdam, Germany
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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
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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
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1.1. GEMMA2 (Gravitational-waves, ElectroMagnetic and dark MAtter) Physics Workshop, Rome, Italy
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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
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1.2. 3rd MaNiTou Summer School on Gravitational Waves, Toulouse, France
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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
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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)
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1.3. Foundational challenges in cosmological studies of black holes, Bonn, Germany
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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".
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1.4. Quantum Extreme Universe: Matter, Information, and Gravity, Okinawa, Japan
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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.
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1.5. Galactic and extragalactic X-ray transients, theory and observational perspectives, Warsaw, Poland
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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
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1.6. Fundamental Physics Meets Waveforms With LISA, Potsdam, Germany
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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!
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1.7. High Energy Astrophysics and Cosmology in the era of all-sky surveys, Yerevan, Armenia
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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
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1.8. Third edition of the Quantum Field Theory in Curved Spacetimes Workshop, Lisbon, Portugal (2nd announcement)
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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.
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1.9. 12th Aegean Summer School, Sifnos, Greece
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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).
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1.10. Frontiers in Cosmology and Gravitational Physics, Portsmouth, UK
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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
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1.11. 13th Iberian Gravitational Waves Meeting, Salamanca, Spain
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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
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1.12. First TEONGRAV international workshop on theory of gravitational waves, Rome, Italy
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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
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1.13. Winter School "Phase Transitions - From the Laboratories to the Cosmos, Wroclaw, Poland
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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)
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1.14. Second Gravitational Wave Orchestra, Annecy, France
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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
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1.15. 5th IUCSS Summer School and Workshop on the Lorentz- and CPT-Violating Standard-Model Extension, Bloomington, IN, USA
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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.
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1.16. 10th Conference of the Polish Society on Relativity, Kazimierz Dolny, Poland
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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.
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1.17. Cosmo-Master Workshop on Philosophy of Inflation, Utrecht, Netherlands and online
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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).
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2. Jobs
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2.1. Lectureship positions in Mathematical Modelling, Southampton, UK
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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 .
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2.2. Postdoctoral positions in gravitational physics, quantum gravity and cosmology, Madrid, Spain
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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/
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2.3. Postdoctoral positions in the Theoretical Astrophysics group, Potsdam, Germany
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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.
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2.4. Postdoctoral Positions in GR and Quantum Gravity, Bangalore, India
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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.
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3. News
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3.1. Eric Poisson appointed new co-Editor-in-Chief of General Relativity and Gravitation
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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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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)
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1. Conferences
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1.1. Solving the Boltzmann Equation for Neutrino Transport in Relativistic Astrophysics, Providence, RI, USA
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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
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1.2. Quantum Gravity: from gravitational effective field theories to ultraviolet complete approaches, Stockholm, Sweden
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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.
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1.3. Symposium "Supernovae: now in 3D" @ the EAS 2024, Padua, Italy
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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
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1.4. The time machine factory [unspeakable, speakable] on time travel, Turin, Italy
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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.
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1.5. Relativistic Quantum Information (North), Prague, Czechia
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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.
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1.6. Predictability in General Relativity, online
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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)
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1.7. COSPAR 2024 - E1.5 Illuminating Gravitational Waves and their Environments, Busan, South Korea
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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
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1.8. Update for 10th Gulf Coast Gravity Meeting, Austin, TX, USA
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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
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1.9. Standard cosmology at the threshold of change?, Thessaloniki, Greece
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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.
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1.10. Quantum foundations, particle physics, and the unification of forces (online)
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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
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1.11. Gravitational-Wave Physics and Astronomy Workshop (GWPAW) 2024, Birmingham, UK
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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).
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1.12. Physics and Astrophysics at the eXtreme workshop (PAX IX), London, UK
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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
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1.13. Seventh Spacetime Conference, Albena, Bulgaria
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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
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1.14. 12th Aegean Summer School, Sifnos, Greece
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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.
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1.15. Gravitational Wave Open Data Workshop 2024, Taichung, Taiwan (and online)
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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.
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1.16. The Seventeenth Marcel Grossmann Meeting, Pescara, Italy
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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.
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1.17. The Sixth Galileo-Xu Guangqi Meeting, Hengyang, China
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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
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1.18. 50 Years of Horndeski Gravity: Exploring Modified Gravity, Waterloo, ON, Canada
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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.
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1.19. GRAV24, Cordoba, Argentina
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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
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2. Jobs
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2.1. PhD positions in the Research Training Group "Rethinking Quantum Field Theory", Berlin, Germany
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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/
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2.2. PhD position in mathematical general relativity and Hyperbolic PDE, Leipzig, Germany
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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.
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2.3. Postdoc position at IFIN-HH, Bucharest, Romania
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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.
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2.4. Postdoctoral position in Noncommutative Quantum Field Theory, Burgos, Spain
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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)
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2.5. ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme, Madrid (Spain), Noordwijk (Netherlands)
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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
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3. News
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3.1. Nominations open for GWIC-Braccini Thesis Prize
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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.
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3.2. Updated Deadlines for the 10th Gulf Coast Gravity Meeting, Austin, TX, USA
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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
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3.3. In memoriam of Jiri Bicak
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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
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3.4. New Frontiers in Strong Gravity III, Benasque, Spain (2nd announcement)
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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. Witek)
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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"
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1. Conferences
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1.1. SIGRAV International School 2024 - Measuring Gravity, Vietri sul mare, Italy
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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
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1.2. Third edition of the Quantum Field Theory in Curved Spacetimes Workshop, Lisbon, Portugal
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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.
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1.3. Spanish and Portuguese Relativity Meeting (EREP24), Coimbra, Portugal
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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
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1.4. The second LISA Sprint at Caltech, Pasadena, CA, USA
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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/
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1.5. Gravity: Challenges Beyond General Relativity, Barcelona, Spain
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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
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1.6. Quantum gravity phenomenology in the multi-messenger approach 2024, Madrid, Spain
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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)
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1.7. 15th International LISA Symposium, Dublin, Ireland
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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.
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1.8. Simulating Extreme Spacetimes with SpEC and SpECTRE, Rhode Island, NE, USA
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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
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1.9. BritGrav 2024, London, UK
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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
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1.10. Continuous gravitational waves and neutron stars, Hannover, Germany
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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
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1.11. AIslands: Arran 2024, Brodick, Glasgow
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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).
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1.12. Workshop on Numerical and Analytical Relativity, Prayagraj, India
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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
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2. Jobs
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2.1. Postdoctoral position in relativistic/computational astrophysics, Shangai, China
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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).
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2.2. PhD position in gravitational-wave source modelling, Southampton, UK
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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
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2.3. Two Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in 3G Gravitational Wave Astrophysics, Birmingham, UK
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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).
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2.4. Postdoctoral positions in gravitational-wave physics, Southampton, UK
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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.
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2.5. Postdoctoral position in VLBI-modeling, Odense, Denmark
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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.
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2.6. Postdoctoral research Grant on GW data analysis, Urbino, Italy
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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
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2.7. PhD position in gravitational wave scattering, Christchurch, New Zealand
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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.
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2.8. PhD Fellowships at SISSA, Trieste, Italy
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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.
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2.9. Tenured professorship in Astrophysics, Milan, Italy
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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.
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2.10. Postdoctoral position in Quantum Gravity, Beijing, China
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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
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2.11. Postdoctoral position on MHD simulations of magnetised neutron stars, Warsaw, Poland
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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
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2.12. PhD and Postdoc positions in quantum science, Helsinki, Finland
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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.
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2.13. PhD position in Gravitational Wave Physics and Cosmology, Leuven, Belgium
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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.
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2.14. PhD position on MHD simulations of magnetised neutron stars, Jena, Germany
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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/
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3. News
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3.1. Black Holes Inside and Out, Copenhagen, Denmark (2nd announcement)
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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.
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3.2. 27th Capra Meeting on Radiation Reaction in General Relativity, Singapore (2nd announcement)
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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!
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3.3. IOP Gravitational Physics Group Annual Meeting - the Gravitational Physics of Pulsars, London, UK (online option)
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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.
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3.4. In memoriam of Janos Kannar
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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
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3.5. Living Reviews in Relativity: "Testing theories of gravity with planetary ephemerides"
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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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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)
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1. Conferences
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1.1. Gauge / Gravity Duality course (online)
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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)
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1.2. New Methods in Finsler Geometry IV, Brasov, Romania
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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)
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1.3. Workshop "Quantum Gravity", Berlin, Germany
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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
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1.4. International Conference on Relativistic Astrophysics and Cosmology, Lahore, Pakistan
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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.
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1.5. IOP Gravitational Physics Annual Meeting - the Gravitational Physics of Pulsars, London, UK
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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.
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1.6. CosmoVerse@Krakow, Krakow, Poland
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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)
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1.7. CosmoVerseSchool@Corfu: From Fundamental Physics to Data Analysis in Cosmology, Corfu, Greece
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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.
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1.8. PAFT24 - Current Problems in Theoretical Physics: Quantum Gravity and Information, Vietri sul Mare, Italy
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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.
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1.9. Taking it to the extreme: Symmetries and dynamics of extremal black holes, Princeton, NJ, USA
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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)
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2. Jobs
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2.1. Alternative-career computing faculty position, Dartmouth, MA, USA
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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.
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2.2. Postodoctoral Felloships in Astrophysical Relativity, Bangalore, India
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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.
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2.3. Postdoc in Dark Universe and Gravity, Nottingham, UK
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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
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2.4. PhD positions in theory, Prague, Czech Republic
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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.
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2.5. Postdoc positions and visiting Fellowships in History and Philosophy of Physics, Bonn, Germany
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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.
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2.6. PhD position in Gravitational Waves, Dark Matter, and Quantum Field Theory, London, UK
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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…
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2.7. Postdoctoral Fellow in Cosmology, Christchurch, New Zealand
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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…
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2.8. Computational Astrophysics Postdoctoral Researcher, Los Alamos, NM, USA
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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.
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2.9. Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Astrophysics with an emphasis on Core-Collapse, Stockholm, Sweden
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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.
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2.10. PhD position in Theoretical Astrophysics, Potsdam, Germany
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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.
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2.11. Postdoctoral Position in Quantum Gravity, Copenhagen, Denmark
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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".
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3. News
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3.1. 2024 Awards for Essays on Gravitation
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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
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3.2. The Twenty-Seventh Release of the Einstein Toolkit
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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
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3.3. Death of James W. (Jimmy) York
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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
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3.4. Loops '24, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA (2nd announcement)
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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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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"
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1. Conferences
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1.1. Generation, evolution, and observations of cosmological magnetic fields, Lausanne, Switzerland
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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!
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1.2. XVI Black Holes Workshop, Porto, Portugal
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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.
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1.3. Latin American Conference on Astrophysics and Relativity, Bogota, Colombia
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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.
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1.4. The Nature of Time: and open question between Physics and Philosophy, Rome, Italy
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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).
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1.5. 10th Gulf Coast Gravity Meeting, Austin, TX, USA
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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
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1.6. New Frontiers in Strong Gravity III, Benasque, Spain
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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)
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1.7. GGI School "Theoretical Aspects of Astroparticle Physics, Cosmology and Gravitation", Florence, Italy
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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)
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2. Jobs
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2.1. Postdoctoral positions in gravitational-wave data analysis and science, University Park, PA, USA
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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.
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2.2. PhD position on Computational Relativistic Astrophysics, Palma, Spain
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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.
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2.3. Postdoctoral position in gravitational wave probes of dark matter, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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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.
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2.4. PhD position in gravitational wave probes of dark matter, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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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.
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2.5. Postdoc position in gravitational wave and multi-messenger astrophysics with the LISA mission, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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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.
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2.6. Internship (pre-MSc) at the European Space Agency, Noordwijk, The Netherlands
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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.
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2.7. Postdoctoral positions in classical and quantum gravity, Chennai, India
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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.
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2.8. Faculty Position in Theoretical Gravitational Physics, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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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.
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2.9. Postdoctoral position, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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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.
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2.10. Nuclear Astrophysics Postdoctoral Researcher, Los Alamos, NM, USA
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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.
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2.11. Postdoctoral position in Relativistic and Nuclear Astrophysics, Trento, Italy
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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.
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2.12. Postdoctoral position in data analysis for LISA and ET, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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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.
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2.13. Alternative-career permanent AI / computing facilitator position, Kingston, RI, USA
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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.
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2.14. Scientific software developer in computational astrophysics, Palma, Spain
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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.
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2.15. Postdoctoral Researcher in Observational Astronomy with JWST, Lawrence, KS, USA
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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.
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2.16. Postdoctoral position in gravitational wave data analysis, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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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.
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2.17. Postdoctoral Positions in Gravitational Astronomy, Barcelona, Spain
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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
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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.
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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.
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3. News
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3.1. GWECS Job Fair (online)
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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/
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3.2. New Book "Modified and Quantum Gravity From Theory to Experimental Searches on All Scales"
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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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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
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1. Conferences
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1.1. 11th Tux Workshop on Quantum Gravity
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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.
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1.2. Fundamental Physics at the Galactic Centre Workshop, Porto, Portugal
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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
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1.3. Current Trends in Cosmology and High Energy Physics (COSMO@CCSP_2), Gurgaon, India
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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.
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1.4. Charles W. Misner Memorial Symposium on Gravitation and the Cosmos, College Park, MD, USA
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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
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1.5. Golden Wedding of Black Holes and Thermodynamics (online)
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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.
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1.6. 18th Iberian Cosmology Meeting, Salamanca, Spain
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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
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1.7. Black Holes and Cosmology 2024, Nassau, The Bahamas
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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)
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1.8. CERS 14, Tuebingen, Germany
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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.
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2.1. Postdoctoral Fellowships in Physics and Astronomy, Baltimore, MD, USA
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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.
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2.2. Assistant Teaching Professor (Fixed Term), Cambridge, UK
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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.
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2.3. Postdoctoral Fellowships in Astronomy and Astrophysics, Mumbai, India
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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.
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2.4. Postdoc in black-hole physics, Haifa, Israel
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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.
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2.5. Postdoctoral positions in gravitational waves, Marseille, France
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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 .
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2.6. Postdoc positions in gravitational-wave source modelling, Dublin, Ireland
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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.
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2.7. Tenure track faculty position in General Relativity, Troy, AL, USA
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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
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2.8. Postdoctoral Fellowship in Theoretical and Gravitational Wave Astrophysics, Copenhagen, Denmark
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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.
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2.9. Assistant Professorship in Theoretical and Gravitational Wave Astrophysics, Copenhagen, Denmark
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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.
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2.10. Postdoctoral fellowship in gravitational waves, Singapore
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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.
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2.11. Postdoc in astroparticle physics, Trieste, Italy
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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.
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2.12. Postdoctoral Positions for Euclid, Padova/Genova, Italy
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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
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2.13. Physics for Future - MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships, Prague, Czech Republic
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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.
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2.14. Open postdoc position, Okinawa, Japan
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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
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2.15. Postdoctoral Position in Astrophysics, Kyoto, Japan
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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.
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2.16. Postdoctoral Research Position in Extreme Gravity, Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA
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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.
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2.17. Postdoctoral positions in gravitational-wave source modelling, Southampton, UK
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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
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2.18. 2 Postdoc positions in Cosmology at Bielefeld University, Bielefeld, Germany
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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)
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2.19. Postdoctoral Fellow: Astronomer and Astrophysicist, Canberra, Australia
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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).
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2.20. Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, Munich, Germany; Cambridge, UK
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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).
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2.21. Two postdoctoral positions on Gravitational Wave Astronomy and Numerical Relativity, Rochester, NY, USA
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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
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2.22. PhD position in gravitational physics, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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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.
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2.23. Postdoctoral positions in Cosmology and Gravity, Prague, Czech Republic
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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
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2.24. Long-term research expert in GW simulation and analysis for LISA, Leuven, Belgium
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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.
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2.25. Long-term scientific software developer for LISA simulated data generation, Leuven, Belgium
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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
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2.26. PhD positions in "Gravity and Matter at the Extreme", Potsdam, Germany
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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.
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2.27. Postdoctoral and scientific software developer positions in gravitational wave physics, Palma, Spain
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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
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2.28. Joint PhD Position in Neutron Star/Gravitational Wave Physics, Coimbra/Potsdam, Portugal/Germany
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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.
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2.29. Postdoctoral position in Computational Relativistic Astrophysics, Palma, Spain
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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
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3. News
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3.1. Minicourse on black hole thermodynamics, (online)
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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.
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3.2. JoMaReC resumes (online)
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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)
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3.3. Relativistic Quantum Information Protocols in Quantum Field Theory (online)
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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.
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3.4. 15th International LISA Symposium, Dublin, Ireland
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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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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
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1.1. New Horizons for Psi School and Workshop: Black Holes and Fundamental Fields, Lisbon, Portugal
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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
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1.2. Future Perspectives on Primordial Black Holes, Rome, Italy
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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
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1.3. Black Holes Inside and Out, Copenhagen, Denmark
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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.
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1.4. Puzzles in the Quantum Gravity Landscape: viewpoints from different approaches, Waterloo, Canada
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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.
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1.5. 1st Pacific Summer School: Theory and Observations in Einstein's Theory of Gravity and its Modifications, Santiago, Chile
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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.
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1.6. 27th Capra Meeting on Radiation Reaction in General Relativity, Singapore
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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!
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1.7. Estate quantistica 2024: International School on Gravity, Cosmology, and Mathematical Physics, Scalea, Italy
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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
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2.1. ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme, Madrid (Spain), Noordwijk (Netherlands)
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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
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2.2. Open faculty positions at OIST, Okinawa, Japan
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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.
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2.3. Postdoc in Loop Quantum Gravity, London, Ontario, Canada
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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
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Assistant Professor @ University of Western Ontario, Canada
Department of Physics and Astronomy, Department of Philosophy
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Western University is located on the traditional territories of
Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee, Lunaapeewak, and Attawandaron.
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2.4. Physics for Future - MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships, Prague, Czech Republic
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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.
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2.5. Postdoc in Theoretical Multi-messenger Astrophysics, Hamburg, Germany
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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…
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2.6. Kavli Institute Senior Fellow in Gravitational Waves, Cambridge, UK
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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).
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2.7. 3y postdoc position in Mathematical Relativity, Tuebingen, Germany
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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
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2.8. Postdoctoral position in gravitation and cosmology, Bilbao, Spain
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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.
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2.9. Postdoctoral positions (m/f/d) Computational Relativistic Astrophysics, Potsdam, Germany
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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.
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2.10. Tenure Track Faculty Position in Physics at Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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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.
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2.11. postdoctoral positions in extreme electrodynamics of black holes and neutron stars, multiple institutions
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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.
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2.12. Postdoctoral Scholar - Computational relativistic astrophysics and numerical relativity, Pasadena, CA, USA
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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.
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2.13. Postdoc positions in gravitational-wave astronomy, Milan, Italy
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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
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2.14. Postdoctoral positions in Gravitational-Wave Physics and Astrophysics, Potsdam, Germany
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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
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2.15. Postdoctoral position in quantum gravity or its interface with quantum information, Baton Rouge, LA, USA
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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.
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2.16. CITA National Fellowship, Burnaby, Canada
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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.
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2.17. Master/PhD positions in astrophysics, Shanghai, China
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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.
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2.18. 2-year postdoc position in numerical relativity, Milan, Italy
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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.
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2.19. Tenure-track positions in Physics, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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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
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2.20. PhD positions, Dartmouth, MA and Kingston, RD, USA
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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.
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2.21. Postdoctoral Fellowships in Gravitational Wave Physics and Multi-Messenger Astronomy, Copenhagen, Denmark
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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"
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2.22. Two-year post-doctoral research fellowship in strong gravity, Aveiro, Portugal
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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.
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2.23. Postdoc position in Extreme Matter and Compact Objects Physics, Pisa, Italy
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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)
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2.24. Postdoctoral position in gravitational physics, Fredericton, Canada
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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).
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2.25. 3 Year Postdoctoral Position in Gravitational Wave Astronomy, Bozeman, MT, USA
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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.
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2.26. Postdoctoral position at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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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.
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2.27. Postdoctoral Positions in Black Holes, Gravitational Waves and Analog Gravity, Yangzhou, China
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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.
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3. News
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3.1. Minicourse on quantum field theory in curved spacetimes, Online
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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.
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3.2. Minicourse on Gravitational algebras and generalized entropy, College Park, MD, USA (hybrid)
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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
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3.3. The H0 Award 2023
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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 !!
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3.4. Chalonge - de Vega International School of Astrophysics, online lecture
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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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[Hyperspace-list] Hyperspace Bulletin for September 2023
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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
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1.1. The 9th Conference of the Polish Society on Relativity, Krakow, Poland
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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.
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1.2. The 32nd Workshop on General Relativity and Gravitation, Nagoya, Japan
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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
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1.3. International Conference on Gravitation and Cosmology 2024, Lahore, Pakistan
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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
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1.4. Space. Time. Civilization. Cairo, Egypt
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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.
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2. Jobs
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2.1. Postdoc position in the "COGY Project", Bonn, Germany
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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.
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2.2. Open Call for Visiting Scholars, Okinawa, Japan
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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
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2.3. ERC-funded postdoc position in computational relativistic astrophysics, Jena, Germany
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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
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2.4. ERC-funded PhD position in multi-messenger astrophysics, Jena, Germany
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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
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2.5. PhD Position in Causal Set theory, Dublin, Ireland
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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.
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2.6. Assistant Professor of Physics, Kingston, Rhode Island, USA
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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.
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2.7. Tenure track position in mathematical physics, Morelia, Mexico
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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)
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2.8. Postdoctoral Researchers in High Energy Physics, Lawrence, KS, USA
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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).
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2.9. ESA Research Fellowships in Space Science, Madrid (Spain), Noordwijk (Netherlands), Baltimore (USA)
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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.
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3. News
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3.1. Living Reviews: Cosmology with LISA / Jackiw-Teitelboim gravity
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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.
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3.2. 12 Australasian Conference on General Relativity and Gravitation, Hobart, Tasmania
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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.
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3.3. GRG call for papers: Hyperboloidal methods
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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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