########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. keV Warm Dark Matter in Agreement with Observations in Tribute to Hector de Vega, online 1.2. 12th Central European Relativity Seminar, Budapest, Hungary (hybrid) 1.3. Synergies@Prague: multimessengers and large scale structure, Prague, Czechia 1.4. Frontiers in Numerical Relativity 2022 (FNR2022), Jena, Germany 1.5. Women Physicists in Astrophysics, Cosmology and Particle Physics (online) 2. Jobs 2.1. Postdoctoral fellowships in gravitational-wave astronomy, Milan, Italy 2.2. Postdoctoral Associate in numerical relativity at Cornell, Ithaca, NY, USA 2.3. Faculty position in gravitational waves and/or multi-messenger astrophysics at Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, USA 2.4. Master/PhD positions in astrophysics at Fudan University, Shanghai, China 2.5. Research fellowships in gravitational physics at CENTRA/IST, Lisbon, Portugal 2.6. Postdoc position in numerical relativity at Caltech, Pasadena, CA, USA 2.7. Faculty Position in Theoretical Astrophysics at Cornell, Ithaca, NY, USA 2.8. PhD position in core-collapse supernova theory, Valencia, Spain 2.9. International graduate students at T. D. Lee Institute, Shanghai, China 2.10. Postdoctoral position in gravitational physics at LUTH, Meudon, France 2.11. Staff computing scientist at the Theoretical Physics Institute, Jena, Germany 2.12. Postdoctoral position in Gravity, Quantum Geometry and Field Theory, Okinawa, Japan 2.13. Postdoc position at Charles University, Prague, Czechia 2.14. Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Astrophysics and Numerical Relativity, Moscow, Idaho, USA 2.15. Postdoctoral positions in Numerical Relativity at the RIT, Rochester, NY, USA 2.16. Postdoctoral position in Random Geometry and Quantum Gravity, Nijmegen, The Netherlands 2.17. Laboratory Technologist in Physics and Astronomy at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, USA 2.18. Postdoc position in mathematical general relativity, Vienna, Austria 2.19. PhD positions in "Gravity and Matter at the Extreme" at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics, Potsdam, Germany 2.20. Postdoctoral positions in Computational Relativistic Astrophysics, Potsdam, Germany 2.21. Postdoc position in theoretical general relativity at the Institute for Quantum Gravity, Erlangen, Germany 2.22. Postdoctoral position in General Relativity and Gravitation, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan 2.23. ERC-funded postdoctoral position in pulsar timing array astrophysics, data analysis and inference, at Milano-Bicocca 3. News 3.1. New book: "A Mathematical Introduction to General Relativity", by Amol Sasane 3.2. Update on ISGRG Prizes and ISGRG Fellows 3.3. Death of Niall O'Murchadha ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. keV Warm Dark Matter in Agreement with Observations in Tribute to Hector de Vega, online --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/10/13/kev-warm-dark-matter-in-agree... Starting: 2021-11-10 to 2021-11-10 Location: Online Additional Information: https://universe-2.sciforum.net/ Contact: chalonge.ecole[AT]chalonge-devega.fr UNIVERSE keV WARM DARK MATTER IN AGREEMENT WITH OBSERVATIONS IN TRIBUTE TO HECTOR DE VEGA Wednesday 10 NOVEMBER 2021 enterely online: Universe Webinaire Time: 1:30 pm CET | 7:30 am EDT | 7:30 pm CST Asia KeV WDM, Theory, Observations, Sterile Neutrinos, Production Mechanisms, Particles, Detection, Galaxies and Cosmological Structures, Reionization and Evolution. New results and reviews will be presented. keV-Warm Dark Matter (WDM) research is progressing rapidly; the subject is new and essentially works by naturally reproducing the astronomical observations over all scales: small and intermediate galactic scales and large (cosmological) scales (LambdaWDM). This webinar highlights the new work in the field in the related Special Issue with the aim of clarification and synthesis by combining theory, analysis, observation, and numerical simulations in a conceptual framework. Speakers: Norma G. Sanchez (Chair and introduction), Daniel Boyanovsky (Pittsburgh, USA), Luisberis Velazquez Abad (Antofagasta, Chile), Alberto Salvio (Tor Vergata INFN Rome, Italy), Nicola Menci (INAF-OaR Rome, Italy), Paolo Salucci (SISSA-Trieste, Italy). Informations, Programme, Time Table and *Free Registration* at the URL: https://universe-2.sciforum.net/ Poster: https://chalonge-devega.fr/Webinaire-10Nov21.jpeg This Webinaire is FREE. REGISTRATION to the Webinaire for all participants and speakers is Free but it is mandatory at the URL: https://universe-2.sciforum.net/ to receive the Zoom connection information. We look forward to seeing you many of you at the Webinaire My best regards, Norma G. Sanchez +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. 12th Central European Relativity Seminar, Budapest, Hungary (hybrid) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/10/23/12th-central-european-relativ... Starting: 2022-02-21 to 2022-02-23 Location: Budapest, Hungary Additional Information: https://www.univie.ac.at/cers/cers12/index.html Contact: piotr.chrusciel[AT]univie.ac.at The meeting will have a hybrid format. On site presence is preferred, pending the pandemic situation at the time. A zoom link will be made available to registered participants. The Budapest meeting will be the twelfth 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 is Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Germany, we welcome researchers from all countries. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Synergies@Prague: multimessengers and large scale structure, Prague, Czechia --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=23892 Starting: 2021-12-08 to 2021-12-11 Location: Prague, Czechia Additional Information: https://synergies-prague.fzu.cz Contact: ceico-meetings[AT]fzu.cz We are pleased to announce the workshop "Synergies@Prague: multimessengers and large scale structure", which will be held in the hybrid format (in person and by Zoom) from 8-11 December 2021. The aim of this workshop is to bring together theorists and observers working on the broad subject of multi-messenger cosmology and large scale structures. The list of topics includes gravitational waves, standard sirens, pulsar timing, cross-correlations for cosmology and astrophysics, 21cm physics, dark matter indirect detection, and multimessenger tests of fundamental physics and cosmology, from both data and theory perspectives. The workshop is open for participation in person, and it will be possible to attend all the talks virtually upon registration. There is no registration fee, but the workshop physical attendance is limited to 45 people. For those who wish to participate in person, the confirmation email will be sent by November 25. Confirmed invited speakers: David Alonso, Diego Blas, Beatrice Bonga, Mauricio Bustamante, Stefano Camera, Chiara Caprini, Jens Chluba, Emanuela Dimastrogiovanni, Ke Fang, Anastasia Fialkov, Lam Hui, Stephane Ilic, Valeriya Korol, Elisabeth Krause, Tania Regimbau, Sergey Sibiryakov, Arjen Van Vliet, Christoph Weniger. Website: https://synergies-prague.fzu.cz +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. Frontiers in Numerical Relativity 2022 (FNR2022), Jena, Germany --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/10/26/frontiers-in-numerical-relati... Starting: 2022-07-25 to 2022-07-29 Location: Jena, Germany Additional Information: https://indico.tpi.uni-jena.de/event/222/ Contact: fnr2022[AT]tpi.uni-jena.de In the history of numerical (or computational) general relativity, the "Frontiers" meeting in 1988 at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (USA), played a pivotal role in establishing numerical relativity as a major topic in computational physics and simulation science. The "New Frontiers" meeting in 2006 at the AEI Potsdam convened after major breakthroughs in numerical simulations of binary systems. The goal of "Frontiers 2022" is to assess the state-of-the-art and point out future directions of numerical relativity in light of the breakthroughs in observations of gravitational waves and astrophysical counterparts. Main topics: o Mathematical foundations o Numerical methods for the Einstein equations o High performance computing o Astrophysics (binary mergers, gravitational waves, counterparts) o Beyond current astrophysics and general relativity Scientific Organizing Committee: S. Bernuzzi, B. Bruegmann (chair), M. Campanelli, C. Gundlach, L. Lehner, H. Pfeiffer, L. Rezzolla, M. Shibata +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Women Physicists in Astrophysics, Cosmology and Particle Physics (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/10/31/women-physicists-in-astrophys... Starting: 2021-11-17 to 2021-11-17 Location: Online Additional Information: https://universe-3.sciforum.net/ Contact: chalonge.ecole[AT]chalonge-devega.fr UNIVERSE WOMEN PHYSICISTS IN ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY and PARTICLE PHYSICS WEBINAIRE Wednesday 17 November 2021 Time : 13:30 pm CET | 7:30 am EDT | 19:30 pm CST Asia Astrophysics and Cosmology, Theory and Observations, Gravitation and Black Holes, Particle Physics. New results and reviews will be presented. Speakers : Norma G. Sanchez (Chair and Introduction), Lucia A. Popa ( Inst. of Space Science , Magurele, Ilfov, Romania), Yolanda Lozano (Dept. of Physics, U. of Oviedo and ICTEA, Oviedo, Spain), Silvia Penati (U. di Milano-Bicocca, Dipt di Fisica and INFN, Milano, Italy) Catia Grimani (U. of Urbino "Carlo Bo", Urbino and INFN Florence, Italy) Informations, Programme, Time Table and *Free Registration* at the URL : https://universe-3.sciforum.net/ Poster : https://chalonge-devega.fr/webin-womenphysics-17Nov21.jpeg This Webinaire is FREE. REGISTRATION to the Webinaire for all participants and speakers is Free but it is mandatory at the URL: https://universe-3.sciforum.net/ to receive the Zoom connection information. We look forward to seeing many of you at the Webinaire My best regards, Norma G. Sanchez +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Postdoctoral fellowships in gravitational-wave astronomy, Milan, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/10/04/postdoctoral-fellowships-in-g... Deadline: 2021-12-01 Location: Milan, Italy Additional Information: http://davidegerosa.com/ Contact: davide.gerosa[AT]unimib.it The University of Milan-Bicocca (Italy) invites expressions of interest for postdoctoral positions in gravitational-wave astronomy. Successful candidates will join Prof. Davide Gerosa and will constitute the core team of the "GWmining" project funded by the European Research Council. Targeted investigations include applications of machine-learning techniques to gravitational-wave physics, modeling of black-hole binary populations from their stellar progenitors, relativistic dynamics, and statistical inference. Candidates will have ample opportunities to explore other areas of gravitational-wave astronomy and will be encouraged to develop independent collaborations. We anticipate awarding two positions. Appointments will be for a three-year term and come with generous research and travel budget. The starting date is negotiable. The astrophysics group at Milan-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, and the Italian National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN) via the TEONGRAV national initiative. Faculty members with matching interests include Gerosa, Sesana, Colpi, Giacomazzo, and Dotti. Milan is a beautiful, international city in the north of Italy. 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 one or more of the following topics: gravitational-wave astronomy, stellar evolution, relativistic astrophysics, general relativity, machine learning, statistical inference. Applications should include a CV with a list of publications and a two-page statement covering research interests and plans. These should be sent to davide.gerosa[AT]unimib.it by December 1st, 2021 for full consideration. Candidates should also arrange for at least two, but preferably three, reference letters to be sent to the same address by December 1st, 2021. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome expressions of interest from traditionally underrepresented groups. For inquiries please do not hesitate to contact Davide Gerosa at davide.gerosa[AT]unimib.it. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoctoral Associate in numerical relativity at Cornell, Ithaca, NY, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=23790 Deadline: 2021-11-30 Location: Ithaca, NY, USA Additional Information: https://jobregister.aas.org/ad/34749227 Contact: saul[AT]astro.cornell.edu Postdoctoral Associate- Cornell University- Cornell Center for Astrophysics and Planetary Science Cornell University expects to have an opening for a Postdoctoral Associate in numerical relativity starting in September, 2022. The position requires a Ph.D. and experience in numerical relativity or computational physics. The position is for one year, with subsequent renewals depending on performance and the availability of funds. The Cornell Relativity Group consists of Saul Teukolsky and Eanna Flanagan, senior research associate Larry Kidder and research associates Mike Boyle, Matt Giesler, and Will Throwe. There will also be opportunities to interact with the Theoretical Astrophysics Group, including Rachel Bean, David Chernoff, Dong Lai, and Ira Wasserman. Applicants should submit a cover letter, a CV (including list of publications) and a brief (1-3 pages) description of research interests, and should arrange three letters of reference to be submitted through Academic Jobs Online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19858 All materials should be received by November 30, 2021. Diversity and inclusion have been and continue to be a part of our heritage. Cornell University is a recognized EEO/AA employer and educator. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Faculty position in gravitational waves and/or multi-messenger astrophysics at Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=23819 Deadline: 2021-11-08 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Additional Information: https://jobregister.aas.org/ad/febdde86 Contact: facultysearch[AT]physics.gatech.edu The College of Sciences at the Georgia Institute of Technology invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the School of Physics that amplifies and complements the School's existing efforts in astrophysics. We are particularly encouraging candidates to apply who have a strong background in gravitational waves and/or multi-messenger astrophysics and with an interest in data science, an area of emphasis at Georgia Tech. The appointment will be made at the rank of Assistant Professor, but higher ranks will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates. Candidates are expected to demonstrate an outstanding commitment to the teaching and mentoring of students and to fostering an environment of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Applicants should submit (1) a cover letter briefly summarizing their scientific background, strengths, and plans, (2) a curriculum vitae including a list of publications, (3) a statement of research interests, (4) a description of teaching and mentoring philosophy, and (5) at least three reference letters to be submitted on the candidates' behalf via referenceletters_astro22[AT]gatech.edu; the names and email addresses of the references should be included in the cover letter. Application materials should be submitted as PDF files at https://hr.gatech.edu/careers with job ID 233333. For full consideration, applications should be received by November 8, 2021, at which time the review of applications will commence. However, applications will be accepted until the search is closed. An earned doctorate is required by the start of the appointment. Requests for information may be directed to facultysearch[AT]physics.gatech.edu Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with great economic and cultural strengths. The Institute is a member of the University System of Georgia, the Georgia Research Alliance, and the Association of American Universities. Georgia Tech prides itself on its technology resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Georgia Tech is an equal education/employment opportunity institution dedicated to building a diverse community. We strongly encourage applications from women, underrepresented minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers. Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Master/PhD positions in astrophysics at Fudan University, Shanghai, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/10/09/master-phd-positions-in-astro... Deadline: 2021-11-30 Location: Shanghai, China Additional Information: http://www.physics.fudan.edu.cn/tps/people/bambi/ 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 2022). For the Master Program, the candidates must have a Bachelor degree in Physics or in a related area before September 2022. For the PhD Program, the candidates must have a Master degree in Physics or in a related area before September 2022. Courses and research are conducted in English. Both the Master and the PhD Programs normally last 3 years. The scholarship covers: tuition fee, accommodation inside the campus, health insurance, salary (normally 3,000 CNY/month for Master students and 3,500 CNY/month for PhD students). We are looking for candidates interested in: 1) X-ray data analysis of black holes 2) Astrophysical codes (fortran, C/C++, python) The group is led by Prof. Cosimo Bambi and currently consists of 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 2 recommendation letters to be sent separately to the same email address. Application deadline: 30 November 2021 (but earlier applications are strongly recommended). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Research fellowships in gravitational physics at CENTRA/IST, Lisbon, Portugal ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/10/11/research-fellowships-in-gravi... Deadline: 2021-12-15 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Additional Information: https://centra.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/ Contact: david.hilditch[AT]tecnico.ulisboa.pt The gravity group (GRIT) at Instituto Superior Tecnico, Lisbon invites potential candidates to express their interest in the upcoming FCT Investigator grant opening. The group can support a small number of applications, and we therefore ask interested parties to send a cv, publication list and research statement to David Hilditch (david.hilditch[AT]tecnico.ulisboa.pt) by mid December 2021. The grant itself offers a six year position, with various different levels available depending on experience. The formal application involves a competitive call opening in Spring 2022. Successful applications would be expected to start in early Summer 2023. Information about both the team and the broader CENTRA research unit to which GRIT belongs can be found at the link attached to this advertisement. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Postdoc position in numerical relativity at Caltech, Pasadena, CA, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=23826 Deadline: 2021-12-01 Location: Pasadena, California, USA Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19972 Contact: saul[AT]caltech.edu The numerical relativity group at Caltech invites applications for a postdoc position starting in September, 2022 (or possibly sooner). The position requires a Ph.D. and experience in numerical relativity or computational physics. The initial appointment is for one year with expected renewal for two additional years. The Caltech Relativity Group consists of faculty members Katerina Chatziioannou, Yanbei Chen, Mark Scheel, and Saul Teukolsky, together with several postdocs and graduate students. There will also be opportunities to interact with other members of TAPIR (Theoretical AstroPhysics Including Relativity), such as Profs. Jim Fuller, Phil Hopkins, and Sterl Phinney. Applicants should submit to Academic Jobs Online at the URL supplied: a cover letter, CV, publication list, a 2-3 page statement of research. They should also arrange to have three letters of reference uploaded. All materials should be received by December 1, 2021. Science questions about the position can be addressed to Saul Teukolsky (saul[AT]caltech.edu), while administrative questions should be directed to JoAnn Boyd (joann[AT]caltech.edu). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. Faculty Position in Theoretical Astrophysics at Cornell, Ithaca, NY, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/10/12/faculty-position-in-theoretic... Deadline: 2021-11-15 Location: Ithaca, New York, USA Additional Information: https://jobregister.aas.org/ad/38d7152c Contact: eef3@cornell.edu The Physics Department at Cornell University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position pursuing theoretical astrophysics research. Candidates with experience in relativistic astrophysics, computational astrophysics, gravitational-wave astrophysics or theoretical cosmology are of particular interest, but we encourage applications from all areas of theoretical astrophysics. We seek candidates with an established record of high-impact research to conduct an independent research program and to teach and advise our undergraduate and graduate students. A Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field is required. Required materials are a cover letter, curriculum vitae with publication list, statement of research, statement of teaching and mentoring philosophy, and three letters of recommendation. Also required is a statement of diversity, equity and inclusion describing the applicant's efforts and aspirations to promote equity, inclusion and diversity through teaching, research and service. The target start date for the appointment is July 1, 2022. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the application submission can be directed to Katerina Malysheva (evm23[AT]cornell.edu). Inquiries about the position can be directed to Prof. Eanna Flanagan (eef3[AT]cornell.edu). Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We particularly encourage applicants from groups that are underrepresented in physical sciences, such as women; Black, American Indian, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, and Latinx scholars. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. PhD position in core-collapse supernova theory, Valencia, Spain ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/10/15/phd-position-in-core-collapse... Deadline: 2021-11-01 Location: Valencia, Spain Additional Information: https://www.uv.es/daa Contact: martin.obergaulinger[AT]uv.es The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Valencia works on a variety of topics such as radio observations, theoretical cosmology, and relativistic astrophysics including compact stellar objects, supernovae and gamma-ray bursts, and gravitational waves. Within this department, the research group Computer Aided Modelling of Astrophysical Plasma has an opening for a PhD position in the field of core-collapse supernova theory. A major focus of our group lies on the numerical modelling of stellar core collapse with rotation and magnetic fields. We are looking for a young researcher intent on contributing to this line of research under the supervision of M. Obergaulinger and M.A. Aloy. Carrying out a PhD project in this field benefits from a familiarity with or interest in numerical magnetohydrodynamics and neutrino transport, multi-messenger astrophysics, and high-performance computing. Applicants should hold a Master degree (or equivalent) in physics or astronomy. A good knowledge of stellar astrophysics, experience in numerical modelling, and a good command of the English language are advantageous for the position. The successful candidate will enrol in the PhD programme of the University of Valencia offering courses and seminars to complete their formation. The thesis project is expected to be completed in three years. The student will be hired with a labour contract with the salary and benefits (including health insurance) which are typical at the University of Valencia. We aim to fill the position as soon as possible, but we have certain flexibility regarding the starting date. We are looking forward to receiving your application by the 1st of November 2021 via email to martin.obergaulinger[at]uv.es. Later applications might be considered, depending on whether suitable candidates have been found for the position. Applications should include a motivation letter, copies of the Master degree (or equivalent), a curriculum vitae and statement of previous research, and the name and contact details of at least two experienced scientists willing to provide a letter of reference. The University of Valencia emphasizes equal opportunities and diversity in its personnel policy and strives to increase the percentage of women, and thus expressly encourages women to apply. For further questions, please contact Martin Obergaulinger, martin.obergaulinger[at]uv.es. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. International graduate students at T. D. Lee Institute, Shanghai, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/10/20/international-graduate-studen... Deadline: 2022-03-31 Location: Shanghai, China Additional Information: https://tdli.sjtu.edu.cn/EN/customize/578?t=90cf13047f0f Contact: mizuno[AT]sjtu.edu.cn Tsung-Dao Lee Institute (TDLI) in Shanghai, China (http://tdli.sjtu.edu.cn), initiated by Prof. Tsung-Dao Lee, is a newly established national research institute and the current director is Prof. Frank Wilczek. TDLI supports research in high energy physics, astrophysics and quantum physics, and aims to become a top-notch physics and astronomy research institute in the world. Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) is the contractor and trustee of TDLI and in charge of the operation of TDLI. TDLI has an internationalised environment with English as its working language. Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) is a world-renowned higher education institution and one of the top universities in China. It has established itself as a comprehensive, research-oriented, and internationalised university and ranks 47th worldwide (QS 2021). The university now has 31 schools, 31 research institutions and 13 affiliated hospitals, offering a wide range of degree programs. Each year SJTU admits students from nearly 100 countries, and more than 7000 international students are studying on campus. Its 31 colleges and schools offer more than 100 graduate programs to international students. The study duration for master's programs is usually 2-3 years (full-time), and 4 years (full-time) for doctoral programs. ELIGIBILITY The following are general requirements for application to TDLI International Graduate Programs. 1. Non-Chinese citizen. 2. Good health both physically and mentally. 3. Outstanding academic performance and potential. 4. Bachelor's degree for master program applicants. Master's degree for doctoral program applicants. 5. Proficiency in Chinese and/or English. For details please refer to Language Requirement for SJTU International Graduate Programs. SUPERVISORS AND SCHOLARSHIPS Please contact TDLI Supervisors before your application. TDLI Supervisors https://tdli.sjtu.edu.cn/EN/customize/131?columnId=59 Scholarships such as Chinese Government Scholarship, Shanghai Government Scholarship, SJTU Scholarship are also available for excellent candidates. IMPORTANT DATES Oct 01, 2021 Application opens Dec 15, 2021 Deadline for 1st Round scholarship application Mar 31, 2022 Deadline for 2nd Round scholarship application May 31, 2022 Deadline for self-supported application Sept. 3, 2022 Enrolment HOW TO APPLY Master https://isc.sjtu.edu.cn/EN/content.aspx?info_lb=38&flag PhD https://isc.sjtu.edu.cn/EN/content.aspx?info_lb=39&flag +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. Postdoctoral position in gravitational physics at LUTH, Meudon, France ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/10/21/postdoctoral-position-in-grav... Deadline: 2021-12-01 Location: Meudon, France Additional Information: https://bit.ly/3Ce3XI8 Contact: laura.bernard[AT]obspm.fr The Relativity and Compact Object group of the Laboratory Universe and Theories (LUTH), housed at Paris Observatory (Meudon, France), is welcoming applications for a post-doctoral position in the area of gravitational wave physics. The position is associated to the ANR project "Precise Modelling of Gravitational Waves in Modified Theories of Gravity". The appointment is for two years, subject to renewal for an additional year. A tentative date for the appointment is in the fall of 2022 but can start as early as April 2022 (with possible variations to be agreed upon with the successful applicant). Applicants must have a PhD in Physics (or a related area) by the time the contract starts. The official supervisor will be Laura Bernard. Emphasis of this position will be on the modelling of gravitational waves in modified theories of gravity but collaborations with other researchers, both inside and outside the group, will be encouraged. The group consists of six faculty members (Laura Bernard, Philippe Grandclement, Eric Gourgoulhon, Alexandre Le Tiec, Jerome Novak and Micaela Oertel), and several graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. The postdoctoral researcher will also benefit from the very large gravity, astrophysics and theoretical physics communities in the Paris region. More information can be found on https://luth.obspm.fr. The salary is competitive, depending on experience, and includes French social security benefits. Additional funding is available for conferences, collaborations, personal equipment and publications . Applicants should prepare a curriculum vitae including a list of publications and a brief statement of research interests. All materials should be uploaded on the website: https://bit.ly/3Ce3XI8. Applicants should also arrange for 3 recommendation letters to be sent to the address: laura.bernard[AT]obspm.fr. Please contact Laura Bernard at the same email address for more information. Consideration of applications will begin on November 15th, 2021 and will continue until December 1st, 2021 or later if necessary. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. Staff computing scientist at the Theoretical Physics Institute, Jena, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/10/22/staff-computing-scientist-at-... Deadline: 2021-12-10 Location: Jena, Germany Additional Information: https://www.physik.uni-jena.de/en/TPIJobs Contact: katrin.kanter[AT]uni-jena.de The Theoretical Physics Institute (TPI) at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena is seeking highly qualified candidates for a scientific staff position in the area of scientific and high performance computing. The research scientist is expected to support current research and teaching activities at TPI, that include quantum field theory, quantum gravity, many-particle theory, relativity, numerical relativity, and computational astrophysics. Scientific computing is a strong component in all the TPI research groups, that also have important connection to large international collaborations as, for example, Virgo and the LIGO-Virgo-Kagra collaboration and the ENGRAVE collaboration. The successful candidate's area of work includes, but is not limited to: * Supporting research at TPI in the area of scientific computing and high performance computing. * Training and teaching in the field of computational physics * Installation and maintenance of computing infrastructure, services, and hardware at TPI and at the Physics Faculty in close collaboration with the University Computing Center * Application-oriented services related to the creation of modern software, parallelization, data management for international collaborations The appointment is initially for 2 years, but it is expected to become permanent after a positive evaluation. The candidate will be eligible for obtaining the Habilitation and will work in a vibrant research environment. Your profile: The candidate should have a PhD in the area of physics, scientific computing, or in a related field including mathematics or computer science. Very good knowledge of both German and English is required; part of the teaching is expected to be in German. Solid knowledge in administration of Linux computers, servers, virtualization and RAID systems is required. Experience in scientific computing, such as High Performance Computing, Monte Carlo methods, or algebraic computing is preferred and highly evaluated. Our offer: * Full-time position (40h per week) * Remuneration according to the regulations of the collective agreement for the public service of the federal states (TV-L) according to the personal requirements of the salary group (E13) * A comprehensive further education and training program, including the possibility of obtaining the Habilitation. * Excellent university computational facilities, and possibility to collaborate with the University computing center * A family-friendly working environment with a variety of offers for families: university family office (JUniFamilie) and flexible childcare (JUniKinder) Applications are due by 10.12.2021 . Please see https://www.physik.uni-jena.de/TPIJobs https://www.physik.uni-jena.de/en/TPIJobs for more details and instructions on how to submit your application. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12. Postdoctoral position in Gravity, Quantum Geometry and Field Theory, Okinawa, Japan ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/10/25/postdoctoral-position-in-grav... Deadline: 2021-12-28 Location: Okinawa, Japan Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/20227 Contact: qgqft.oist[AT]gmail.com Applications are invited for a 2-year postdoc position in the Gravity, Quantum Geometry and Field Theory group (Principal Investigator: Reiko Toriumi) at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University, Japan, starting in the Fall of 2022 or earlier. The successful applicant will work in the group lead by Prof. Reiko Toriumi. Responsibilities 1. The candidate is expected to actively contribute to the research program of Gravity, Quantum Geometry and Field Theory group including collaborations, meetings and seminars, and to mentor student research. 2. The candidate must have a clear research plan, and be able to achieve research objectives. 3. The candidate is expected to be in residence for the time of appointment. Support for conference and collaboration travel/host is provided. Qualifications 1. Applicants are required to have completed Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics and/or Mathematics by the time of appointment and have a background in quantum gravity, quantum field theory, random geometry or related areas. 2. We are looking for a self-motivated, responsible, and respectful researcher. 3. Demonstrates excellent oral and written English. Term Full-time, fixed term appointment for 2 years, starting Fall 2022 or earlier. There may be an opportunity to renew it. Compensation The salary is internationally competitive and complemented by allowances as below. Benefits 1. Relocation, housing and commuting allowances in addition to the salary. 2. Annual paid leave (10 days for the first year and 20 days for the second year) and summer holidays (7 days) 3. Health insurance, welfare pension insurance, and worker's accident compensation insurance. Application documents in pdf (in English) 1. Cover letter 2. Research statement (includes future research plan, where you may also consider overlap in interests with the research that Prof. Reiko Toriumi does.) 3. CV including publication list 4. Three reference letters to be submitted through Academic Jobs Online (linked in this advertisement). 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 (linked in this advertisement). Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Reiko Toriumi at qgqft.oist[AT]gmail.com. Application deadline The review of the applications will start on December 28th 2021, and will continue until the positions are filled. The applications received by December 28th 2021 are guaranteed full consideration. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.13. Postdoc position at Charles University, Prague, Czechia ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=23876 Deadline: 2021-11-08 Location: Prague, Czechia Additional Information: https://www.mff.cuni.cz/en/faculty/job-opportunities/open-competition/scient... Contact: oldrich.semerak[AT]mff.cuni.cz Postdoc position at the Institute of Theoretical Physics in the field of gravity and relativistic physics. Qualification and other requirements: The expertise of the researcher should be close to one of the topics: mathematical general relativity, exact solutions of Einstein's field equations and their interpretation, global structure of space-times, compact objects, black holes, gravitational waves, modified theories of gravity, theoretical cosmology, quantum effects in the presence of gravity, quantum gravity, and quantum cosmology. A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in the relevant field is required. A publishing activity in the field in impacted periodicals is required. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.14. Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Astrophysics and Numerical Relativity, Moscow, Idaho, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=23878 Deadline: 2021-12-15 Location: Moscow, Idaho, USA Additional Information: https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/33500 Contact: zetienne[AT]uidaho.edu The Department of Physics at the University of Idaho (Principal Investigator: Zachariah Etienne) is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the field of Computational Astrophysics/Numerical Relativity. The successful candidate will: * Perform state-of-the-art simulations of important astrophysical/multi-messenger phenomena, and analyze and visualize simulation data. * Work with multi-institution networks of collaborators on next-generation numerical relativity projects such as: 1. BlackHoles@Home (https://blackholesathome.net), which is a proposed, BOINC-based volunteer-computing / public-outreach project called aimed at unlocking the consumer-grade desktop computer as a core tool for numerical relativity simulations of black hole binaries (BHBs). Our goal is to generate more than 10,000 NR-based waveform predictions per year, validating all existing waveform catalogs and greatly improving our coverage of BHB parameter space. 2. NRPy+-enhanced Einstein Toolkit, which involves advancing NRPy+-based code generation (http://nrpyplus.net/) within the Einstein Toolkit (https://einsteintoolkit.org/) framework, lowering the barrier to entry for new users. 3. IllinoisGRMHD (https://illinoisgrmhd.net): Supercomputer simulations of magnetized binary neutron star mergers with IllinoisGRMHD, coupling dynamical spacetimes, GRMHD, tabulated equations of state, and neutrino physics. 4. ChaNGa/NRPy+: Advancing the state-of-the-art in supercomputer simulations of binary neutron star mergers, through the marriage of the ChaNGa SPH code (for GRHD/GRMHD) and the NRPy+-based BlackHoles@Home infrastructure (for the spacetime). 5. NRPyElliptic: A fast new hyperbolic relaxation elliptic solver for generating initial data for numerical relativity. * Write scientific papers summarizing work and present work at scientific conferences. The preferred start date is August 2022, though earlier start dates are acceptable. This position may be renewed in annualized increments for a duration of at least two years, contingent upon performance, need, and funding. The screening process will begin on December 15, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. -={ Qualifications }=- * Ph.D. in Physics, Mathematics, Astronomy, Computer Science, or a related field required. * Strong programming skills (C and Python, or closely related languages). * Experience in high-performance computing and large-scale data analysis. * Excellent ability to communicate research to both experts and non-experts. -={ Requirements }=- * Resume or CV * Statement of research * Three letters of recommendation -={ University of Idaho }=- The University of Idaho (UI) is located in the idyllic Palouse region, on the Washington state border. It experiences a Mediterranean-like climate with warm, dry summers, and mild winters. UI is situated in Moscow, the most walkable city in Idaho (walkscore.com), and is only 15km from Pullman, WA, another college town . The University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.15. Postdoctoral positions in Numerical Relativity at the RIT, Rochester, NY, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/10/26/postdoctoral-positions-in-num... Deadline: 2022-01-31 Location: Rochester, NY, USA Additional Information: https://ccrg.rit.edu/career Contact: colsma[AT]rit.edu The Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation (CCRG) at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) anticipates filling several postdoctoral positions in the coming year. We are looking for postdoctoral candidates interested in working in the areas of modeling and simulation of gravitational waves sources and their electromagnetic counterparts, including binary black holes and neutron stars, and their astrophysical interpretation in the context of the LIGO-Virgo observations. The successful postdoctoral candidates will have the opportunity to collaborate on a broad range of research topics in gravitational physics. Our group is involved in several large collaborations, including the LIGO Scientific Collaboration (LSC), The Einstein Toolkit Consortium (http://einsteintoolkit.org), and a Petascale computing project with NCSA. There are many senior researchers working in a broad range of areas of gravitational physics and astrophysics at the CCRG. This includes Manuela Campanelli (Director), Joshua Faber, Carlos Lousto, Richard O'Shaughnessy, Jason Nordhaus, Yosef Zlochower, John Whelan, and Hans-Peter Bischof, several postdoctoral fellows and Ph.D. students (see http://ccrg.rit.edu/people for an overview on who is or has been at CCRG). The group also collaborates with many faculty, postdocs and graduate students in the larger astrophysics group (http://www.rit.edu/cos/astrophysics/), the school of Mathematical Sciences (http://www.rit.edu/cos/sms/) and the School of Physics and Astronomy (http://www.rit.edu/cos/physics/). The positions are for up to three years and renewable depending on satisfactory performance and the availability of funds. CCRG researchers have access to several computing cluster facilities at national computing centers such as XSEDE and Frontera as well as two dedicated 2000 and 1600-core clusters hosted at the Center. More information about the CCRG is available at http://ccrg.rit.edu/ And about Rochester at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rochester,_New_York Applications should consist of a cover letter, a brief statement of research interests, a curriculum vitae including publication list, and at least three letters of recommendation. All materials should be sent electronically as soon as possible to: ccrg-postdoc[AT]ccrgweb.rit.edu For an overview of all job openings at CCRG please go to: https://ccrg.rit.edu/career Enquiries can be addressed to Prof. Carlos Lousto, colsma[AT]rit[dot]edu Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation, School of Mathematical Sciences, and School of Physics and Astronomy, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) 85 Lomb Memorial Drive Rochester, New York 14623 USA. Review of completed applications will begin as soon as available and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. Deadline for applications is January 31st, 2020. Starting date can be as early as February and not later than September, 2022. RIT is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.16. Postdoctoral position in Random Geometry and Quantum Gravity, Nijmegen, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=23895 Deadline: 2021-12-01 Location: Nijmegen, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.ru.nl/english/vacinfo?recid=1175385&taal=uk&doel=embed&pad=/english Contact: T.Budd[AT]science.ru.nl Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in Random Geometry and Quantum Gravity at Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands. The position is for 2 years with the option of an extension by 1 year and should commence in October 2022 or earlier. The successful applicant will join the group of dr. Timothy Budd and will be funded by the NWO Vidi programme "Quantum Geometry: spacetime at the tiniest of scales", which aims to develop the mathematical and numerical toolbox to handle the quantum geometries that may play an important role in the physics of spacetime at the tiniest scales. The programme is situated at the interface of high-energy physics, mathematics and computational science, and therefore applications from all relevant fields are invited. The Quantum Geometry group is part of the Gravity section of the High Energy Physics department at Radboud University. The Gravity section currently consists of six staff scientists (J. Ambjorn (part-time), B. Bonga, T. Budd, B. Krishnan, R. Loll, F. Saueressig) and about twice as many PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers, with research topics ranging from black holes and gravitational waves to lattice quantum gravity, the functional renormalisation group and random geometry. We have close ties to gravitational research in both the Astrophysics (including a large involvement in the Event Horizon Telescope) and Mathematics departments (including mathematical relativity, noncommutative geometry and stochastics), with which we share the Institute for Mathematics, Astrophysics and Particle Physics (IMAPP). Our diversity and broad expertise in gravity combined with many regular activities provides a stimulating environment for both early-career and experienced researchers. For further details and application instructions see the job offer on the Radboud University website (via the external link). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.17. Laboratory Technologist in Physics and Astronomy at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=23897 Deadline: 2021-11-08 Location: Lawrence, Kansas, USA Additional Information: https://employment.ku.edu/staff/20536BR Contact: tatekris[AT]ku.edu The University of Kansas, Department of Physics and Astronomy seeks applications for a Laboratory Technologist in its Electronics Shop. The expected start date is December 6, 2021. The person holding this position supports clients (faculty, staff, and students) by maintaining, modifying, and repairing electronic equipment, supporting both the teaching and research mission of the department. Required qualifications include: high School/GED and three years of experience in construction and testing of electronic circuits; two years of experience instructing others in the proper and safe use of electronic devices; one year of CAD design experience; one year of electrical assembly experience (specifically soldering and wire bonding); good written communication skills. Candidates with relevant interests and experience are requested. For a complete position announcement and to apply on-line, please visit https://employment.ku.edu/staff/20536BR. A complete electronic application will include a resume, a cover letter, and a list of three (3) references. Review of applications begins on November 8, 2021 and will continue until a qualified applicant pool has been identified. Inquiries can be made by calling 785-864-4626. 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: Director of 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 and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.18. Postdoc position in mathematical general relativity, Vienna, Austria ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/10/28/postdoc-position-in-mathemati... Deadline: 2021-11-14 Location: Vienna, Austria Additional Information: https://univis.univie.ac.at/ausschreibungstellensuche Contact: piotr.chrusciel[AT]univie.ac.at The Gravitational Physics group of the Department of Physics of University of Vienna is seeking to fill a post-doctoral position (Universitaetsassistent*in) in the field of mathematical general relativity in theoretical aspects of the interface between gravitation and quantum mechanics. Application details can be found at the link below, identifier: 12246 The employment will start at the beginning of 2022 or a few months later if more convenient for the chosen candidate. The list of members of the group at the start of the appointment, including scientifically active retired members, will include Peter Aichelburg, Robert Beig, Piotr Chrusciel, Mateja Gosenca, David Fajman, Maciej Maliborski, Stefan Palenta and Walter Simon. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.19. PhD positions in "Gravity and Matter at the Extreme" at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics, Potsdam, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=23917 Deadline: 2022-01-07 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://www.aei.mpg.de/817055/phd-positions-in-gravity-matter-at-the-extreme... Contact: andre.schirotzek[AT]aei.mpg.de The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute, AEI) in Potsdam, Germany, announces the opening of several PhD positions in "Gravity and Matter at the Extreme". We are particularly interested in hiring creative, proactive and intellectually ambitious 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 and the Humboldt University 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), the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, and the LISA Consortium. Students may also participate in building the science case for third generation ground-based detectors, such as the Einstein Telescope and Cosmic Explorer. For a detailed overview of the IMPRS, its research groups, and the application procedure, please visit the website of the IMPRS. 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 data-analysis of gravitational waves as part of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration. PhD theses can cover a broad spectrum of topics in gravitational-wave astronomy, high-energy astrophysics and fundamental physics, such as: - analytical modelling of gravitational dynamics and radiation (within post-Newtonian theory, post-Minkowskian theory, gravitational self-force, black-hole perturbation theory, and effective-one-body theory), - numerical-relativity, most notably simulations of compact objects in general relativity and alternatives, - interpretation and analysis of data from gravitational-wave detectors on the ground (LIGO and Virgo) and in space (LISA), - acceleration techniques for gravitational-wave inference, including machine learning, - cosmography with gravitational waves (including dark energy, dark matter, gravitational lensing), - tests of gravity in the strong-field and highly dynamical regime, - modelling neutron star mergers as high-energy phenomena, - modelling electromagnetic counterparts of gravitational waves, - exploring neutron-star equation of state, - exploring nucleosynthesis, - stellar collapse to a black hole and a neutron star, and - modelling gamma-ray bursts. PhD students will have the opportunity to join the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and the LISA Consortium through the ACR-division's membership, and also participate to building the science case for third generation (3G) ground-based detectors (Einstein Telescope and Cosmic Explorer). 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. The science campus in Potsdam offers a stimulating research environment with three Max-Planck Institutes and two Fraunhofer Institutes. The city of Potsdam is home to over 40 research institutes, and is located just 30 minutes from the city center of Berlin. For the application, you will be asked to upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, university transcripts, a statement of research interests, a list of publications (if applicable), and your Master thesis (if applicable). The statement of research interests should describe the student's past research experience, future research interests and how they relate to the IMPRS's scientific mission. Applicants also need to indicate the names of three referees for recommendation letters. Referees will be notified by email on how to upload the letters. More information on the preparation of the documents can be found on the IMPRS website (Application and Admission and the FAQ section). Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline for full consideration is January 7th, 2022. 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 individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.20. Postdoctoral positions in Computational Relativistic Astrophysics, Potsdam, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=23920 Deadline: 2021-11-30 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://www.aei.mpg.de/794135/car-postdoc-2022?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. A few postdoctoral positions for 2+1 years will be available. The "Computational Relativistic Astrophysics" division is currently composed of one group leader (Kenta Kiuchi), one senior scientist (Shinya Wanajo), and 8 postdoc researchers, and focuses on several research topics in theoretical astrophysics, computational astrophysics, and general relativity. The current members in this division are working, e.g., in (i) numerical relativity with neutrino-radiation hydrodynamics, magnetohydrodynamics, and viscous-hydrodynamics for merger and post-merger of neutron-star binaries and stellar collapse to black holes; (ii) modeling electromagnetic counterparts (kilonovae, short gamma-ray bursts, radio flare, precursors, etc) associated with neutron-star mergers; (iii) nucleosynthesis calculation associated with neutron-star mergers and stellar explosion; (iv) studies for the formation processes of a variety of black holes; (v) Stellar evolution calculation; (vi) MHD simulations for accretion disks. Working in other topics (even for non-relativistic astrophysics) is also encouraged. The researchers in the "Computational Relativistic Astrophysics" division can use high-performance computers at Max Planck Computing and Data Facility and cluster machines in this division. To apply for a postdoctoral position at the AEI in Potsdam, please fill out this form. Applicants will be asked to upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications and statement of research interests. Applicants will need to indicate the names of three referees for recommendation letters. Referees will be notified by email on how to upload the letters. The deadline for the full consideration is November 30th, 2021. The positions will be available from any time after January 2022. The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.21. Postdoc position in theoretical general relativity at the Institute for Quantum Gravity, Erlangen, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=23923 Deadline: 2021-12-01 Location: Erlangen, Germany Additional Information: https://www.gravity.physik.fau.de/contact/open-positions/ Contact: application[AT]gravity.fau.de Postdoctoral Positions in Erlangen-Nuernberg In autumn 2022, at least one postdoctoral position in the fields of quantum gravity or theoretical cosmology or theoretical gravitational waves is expected to be available at the Institute for Quantum Gravity (IQG) (Theoretical Physics III) of the Friedrich Alexander University (FAU) Erlangen-Nuernberg, Germany. The position is for two years with a possibility of extension for one additional year, depending on funding and performance. In exceptional cases, a five year contract may be negotiable. Salaries depend on seniority and follow the collective wage agreement for scientific employees in Germany (TV-L). Current staff of the IQG includes professors Kristina Giesel, Hanno Sahlmann and Thomas Thiemann (Chair), Emeriti Frieder Lenz (former chair) and Hartmut Hofmann, postdocs Shreya Banerjee and Hongguang Liu as well as 14 PhD and 5 master students. Former institute members and Humboldt Fellows Jonathan Engle and Muxin Han accepted positions as assistant professors at Florida Atlantic University and hold affiliate positions at the institute. Further affiliates are professors Wojciech Kaminski, Jerzy Lewandowski and Parampreet Singh. The Institute for Quantum Gravity (IQG) is part of the Erlangen Centre for Astroparticle Physics (ECAP) which has a strong expertise in experimental astroparticle physics. The IQG benefits from continuous exchange with the excellency cluster 'Origins' in Munich, especially with the groups working on (quantum) cosmology. The IQG fosters strong links with the Department of Mathematics in Erlangen. Finally, the IQG is in close contact with a network of international research centres focussing on quantum gravity such as the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; the Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos in State College, Pennsylvania, USA; Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Institute for Theoretical Physics in Marseille, France; Institute for Theoretical Physics in Warsaw, Poland and Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China. Applicants must have a PhD in either physics or mathematics and should have prior research experience in general relativity and quantum field theory or theoretical cosmology or theoretical gravitational waves or quantum gravity as well as a strong interest in working on aspects of non perturbative and background independent quantum gravity. The following list of material should be uploaded in one pdf- or zip file, whose name should include your last name, using the application form at https://www.umfrageonline.com/s/48c7c9f. 1. Curriculum vitae. 2. Research proposal including a summary of previous work and plans for future projects. 3. Teaching experience (if applicable). 4. List of seminars and conferences attended, detailing talks given (if applicable). 5. List of publications. 6. In addition we ask for three letters of recommendation, which should also be uploaded by the referees before the deadline via the application form at https://www.umfrageonline.com/s/2a89d29. Referees are kindly asked to use the last name of the applicant as the filename. Recommendation letters sent by email will not be accepted. Applications will be reviewed starting December 1st, 2021 (deadline) but later applications will be considered until the position is filled. The starting date of the position is normally Oct. 1st 2022 but there is some flexibility. For further information about the Department of Physics and the Institute please visit: https://www.physik.nat.fau.de/ and https://www.gravity.physik.fau.de. For further information about the position please send an inquiry to application[AT]gravity.fau.de. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.22. Postdoctoral position in General Relativity and Gravitation, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=23928 Deadline: 2021-12-12 Location: Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan Additional Information: https://ssh.nu.edu.kz/departments/physics-department/physics/ Contact: daniele.malafarina[AT]nu.edu.kz Postdoctoral position at the Physics department of Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan (KZ), starting from 2022 (as early as January, if possible). The position is for one year, renewable up to two more years depending on availability of funds. The salary is expected to be 2.500USD per month (minus 20% of taxes). Housing apartments on campus are available for about 300USD per month. Nazarbayev University (NU) is a relatively new institute, funded in 2010, that aims at becoming a leading research university in Central Asia. Most of the faculty and researchers at NU are foreigners, which makes for an interesting international community, and all teaching and research is done in English. Candidates should have expertise and previous research in classical GR, exact solutions of Einstein's equations and black hole physics. Applicants can send their cv including list of publications and research interests to daniele.malafarina[AT]nu.edu.kz Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a zoom interview. Letters of recommendation will be asked only from shortlisted candidates. Consideration for applications will start on November 15th, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.23. ERC-funded postdoctoral position in pulsar timing array astrophysics, data analysis and inference, at Milano-Bicocca ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/11/01/erc-funded-postdoctoral-posit... Deadline: 2021-12-01 Location: Milan, Italy Additional Information: https://sites.google.com/unimib.it/bmassive/news?authuser=0 Contact: alberto.sesana@unimib.it The B Massive research group at Universita` di Milano Bicocca is inviting for expressions of interest for one postdoctoral research positions in the field of gravitational wave astrophysics, with a specific focus on analysis of Pulsar Timing Array (PTA) data and astrophysical inference of massive black hole binaries (MBHBs). The successful candidates will join Prof. Alberto Sesana and the core team of 'B Massive', an ERC CoG funded project aimed at tackling all the facets of the astrophysics of massive black hole binaries. We are particularly looking for candidates with a background either in Bayesian data analysis or PTA modelling/analysis/inference. Experience with analysis software such as Tempo2, Enterprise, libstempo, temponest etc etc. is welcome although not strictly necessary. The successful applicant will earn European PTA (EPTA) and international PTA (IPTA) membership and will join the ongoing worldwide effort to detect gravitational waves with the latest PTA data. The B Massive group is currently one of the driving forces in PTA analysis and MBHB inference in Europe. We are offering a 2+1 year appointment starting as early as Spring 2022 and no later than Fall 2022. The ERC funding guarantees a generous salary, competitive with the highest European standards for this type of position. The Bicocca astro group has a strong expertise in massive as well a stellar black hole astrophysics, dynamics and gravitational waves (Prof. Monica Colpi, Prof. Massimo Dotti, Prof. Davide Gerosa, Prof. Alberto Sesana and visiting Prof. Francesco Haardt), relativistic numerical simulations of compact objects (Prof. Bruno Giacomazzo), observations of high redshift galaxies and black holes (Prof. Michele Fumagalli, Prof. Sebastiano Cantalupo). It is a lively group with ~15 PRDA and ~10 PhD students, weekly seminars and astro coffees. It also have tight connections with the observatories of Brera and Merate. It is located close to the centre of Milan, the most lively and international city in Italy, 1h away from the beautiful Como Lake and the stunning Alps. Candidates must have a PhD degree in physics, astronomy or a related discipline. Applications should consist of a cover letter, a brief statement of research interests, a curriculum vitae including publication list, and at least two letters of recommendation. All materials should be sent electronically as soon as possible to the attention of Prof. Alberto Sesana to the email address alberto.sesana@unimib.it, by December 1st, 2021. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. New book: "A Mathematical Introduction to General Relativity", by Amol Sasane ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/10/12/new-book-a-mathematical-intro... Additional Information: https://www.worldscientific.com/worldscibooks/10.1142/12454 The book aims to give a mathematical presentation of the theory of general relativity to advanced undergraduate mathematics students. Mathematicians will find spacetime physics presented in the definition-theorem-proof format familiar to them. The given precise mathematical definitions of physical notions help avoiding pitfalls, especially in the context of spacetime physics describing phenomena that are counter intuitive to everyday experiences. In the first part, the differential geometry of smooth manifolds, needed to present the spacetime-based gravitation theory, is developed from scratch. Here, many of the illustrating examples are the Lorentzian manifolds which later serve as spacetime models. The book uses the modern coordinate-free language of semi-Riemannian geometry. Nevertheless, to familiarise the reader with the useful tool of coordinates for computations, and to bridge the gap with the physics literature, the link to coordinates is made through exercises, and via frequent remarks on how the two languages are related. In the second part, the focus is on physics, covering essential material of the 20th century spacetime-based view of gravity: energy-momentum tensor field of matter, field equation, spacetime examples, Newtonian approximation, geodesics, tests of the theory, black holes, and cosmological models of the universe. Prior knowldege of differential geometry or physics is not assumed. The book is intended for self-study, and the solutions to the (over 200) exercises are included. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Update on ISGRG Prizes and ISGRG Fellows ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/10/15/update-on-isgrg-prizes-and-is... Additional Information: http://www.ISGRG.org Message to ISGRG members: You should have received an email from me containing the information given below. If you did not receive it, I may not have your current email address, your email server may have rejected it, or your membership has lapsed. Please contact me (beverlyberger[AT]me.com) if any of these might be the case, Sincerely, Beverly K. Berger Secretary, International Society on General Relativity and Gravitation The message: The information below may also be found at http://www.ISGRG.org. Please nominate your colleagues for the honors listed below. All of them require the primary nominator to be an ISGRG member. Those nominated for ISGRG Fellow must also be ISGRG members as must be the writers of supporting letters. In all other cases, the nominee and writers of supporting letters are not required to be a member. The honors are listed in order of the urgency of the deadline: The Ehlers and Bergmann-Wheeler Thesis Prizes: Deadline extended: The new deadline is 31 December 2021 If you have or know of a former student whose doctoral thesis was completed after 1 September 2018, please consider nominating now. In 2009, the Society introduced two new thesis prizes, to be awarded every three years. The Juergen Ehlers Thesis Prize is for the best Ph.D. thesis in the areas of mathematical and numerical general relativity and the Bergmann-Wheeler Thesis Prize for the best Ph.D. thesis in the broad area encompassing all approaches to quantum gravity. These prizes complement the Gravitational Wave (GWIC Braccini) thesis prize, awarded by GWIC, whose funds are administered by the Society. See http://www.isgrg.org/ehlersprize.php or http://www.isgrg.org/bergwheelprize.php for complete procedures to submit a nomination and for the names of previous recipients. ISGRG Fellows: The deadline for nominations is 31 December 2021. Note: The selection of fellows no longer includes nominations submitted before January 2019. If you previously nominated someone, please submit an updated nomination. In 2010, the Society first conferred the title of Fellow on members who have made outstanding scientific contributions. The list of fellows thus named may be found at http://www.isgrg.org/fellows.php. Nominations are now being accepted for the upcoming round of fellows to be inducted in 2022 during the ISGRG business meeting at GR23. The criteria and procedures are described at http://www.isgrg.org/fellowrules.php. IUPAP Young Scientist Prize in General Relativity and Gravitation: Nominations open 1 November 2021 - but if your nomination package is ready earlier, please send it to me. The deadline is 1 February 2022. In 2013, the Society first offered an IUPAP "Young Scientist Prize" to recognize outstanding achievements of scientists at early stages of their career as described at http://www.isgrg.org/IUPAPprize.php. The winners of the 2014 through 2021 prizes and the citations may also be found on that website. The nominations for the 2022 prize will open on 1 November 2021 with the recipient to be announced on 14 March 2022. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. Death of Niall O'Murchadha ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=23914 Additional Information: We sadly report the passing of Niall O'Murchadha on October 7th 2021, after a short illness. Niall is survived by his wife, Donna, and sons Niall and Aongus, who have our deepest condolences for their loss. After completing his degree in Physics at University College Cork, Niall left for Princeton, where he obtained his PhD in 1973 under the supervision of James York. He spent time at Cardiff University before returning to UCC in 1976. Over the following years, Niall became well known internationally for his important contributions to the initial value problem for the Einstein equations, in particular their elliptic part, the constraint equations. In recent decades he was in great demand as different groups struggled to solve the Einstein equations using supercomputer simulations and many sought his expertise. After these simulations became possible, he made key contributions to understanding the geometrical properties of the black-hole solutions. During these years he acted as a crucial bridge between mathematical and numerical relativists. Niall was an influential mentor, brilliant collaborator and the best of good company throughout his life. He enlivened every conference or workshop he attended, and was an irrepressible catalyst of new research projects. He showed an intense interest in the work of everyone he met, no matter how junior or senior, and built up a group of collaborators from all over the world. These collaborations, some spanning four decades, led to important works such as, to name just a few, the boost theorem (with Christodoulou), investigation of the cosmic censorship hypothesis, results on trapped surfaces, and slicings of relativistic spacetimes. In 2018 many of Niall's friends and colleagues came to Cork to attend Niall Fest, a small conference held in his honour. It was the most eloquent testimony to his many wonderful personal qualities that so many colleagues made the trip to Cork, something which meant a great deal to him. The formal agenda of the meeting closed with a session in which Bob Wald, Bill Unruh and Kip Thorne spoke, and in which Niall himself gave a bravura performance, extemporizing a highly technical talk at the blackboard. An inspirational teacher and supervisor of postgraduate students, Niall was also passionate about the Irish language, and proud of his Cork roots. His good company will be sadly missed by his many colleagues and friends in UCC, including those in an Seomra Caidrimh, a room set aside for Irish speakers in the college. And his relativity colleagues will miss the highlight of every conference, a chance to hear Niall's latest stories and his most recent enthusiasms, and to seek his always insightful opinion. Robert Beig, Paul Callanan, Mark Hannam, Bryan Kelleher, Daniel Kennefick, Edward Malec. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++