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1. Conferences 1.1. The 7th Conference of the Polish Society on Relativity, Lodz, Poland 1.2. Midwest Relativity Meeting, Urbana-Champaign, USA 1.3. CNRS School: "Theory of Gravitation and Variation in Cosmology", Marseille, France 1.4. QISS@Western: "Quantum Information and Quantum Gravity" Conference (1st announcement) 1.5. 11th Australasian Conference on General Relativity and Gravitation, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
2. Jobs 2.1. Assistant professor position in gravitational wave astrophysics, Dartmouth, USA 2.2. Three Christine Mohrmann Professorships at Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands 2.3. Three-year postdoctoral opportunity on gravitational-wave physics, Valencia, Spain 2.4. Postdoctoral Position in Causal Set Theory and Cosmology, Imperial College London, UK
3. News 3.1. International Society for Quantum Gravity
============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. The 7th Conference of the Polish Society on Relativity, Lodz, Poland --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=23433
Starting: 2021-09-20 to 2021-09-23 Location: Lodz, Poland
Additional Information: https://fizyka.p.lodz.pl/en/potor7/ Contact: potor7[AT]info.p.lodz.pl
The 7th annual conference of the Polish Society on Relativity is held at the Lodz University of Technology.
The conference is divided into seven sessions. The coverage of respective topics should be considered rather broadly. [*] Mathematical relativity I: Global structures of spacetime, black holes, initial conditions [*] Mathematical relativity II: Twistor theory, complex methods, conformal geometry, exact solutions [*] Numerical methods in relativity [*] Models of quantum gravity [*] Cosmology and astrophysics [*] Gravitational waves [*] Methods of string theory in gravity
Visit our website for details concerning registration, fees and some special offers for students. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
1.2. Midwest Relativity Meeting, Urbana-Champaign, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/07/08/midwest-relativity-meeting/
Starting: 2021-11-11 to 2021-11-13 Location: Urbana-Champaign, USA
Additional Information: https://midwest-relativity-meeting-2021.physics.illinois.edu Contact: mrm2021-soc[AT]physics.illinois.edu
The next Midwest Relativity Meeting will be held at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from Thursday November 11th to Saturday November 13th, 2021. We encourage you to attend the meeting in person, but for those of you that cannot attend, we hope to provide a Zoom link.
Registration is now open (please click https://midwest-relativity-meeting-2021.physics.illinois.edu/registration and register now!) and it will remain open until November 1st. You will not be able to access the Zoom link or give a talk unless you register.
A block of hotel rooms has been separated for you all and a special rate has been negotiated. You can access the hotel registration through this link: https://midwest-relativity-meeting-2021.physics.illinois.edu/travel-lodging-.... In order to access this special rate, you must book your hotel before the 20th October, 2021, so go ahead and book now!
You can find other information about the meeting in the meeting's website (https://midwest-relativity-meeting-2021.physics.illinois.edu), including a list of participants and a program which is currently under construction.
We hope to see you all at UIUC soon! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
1.3. CNRS School: "Theory of Gravitation and Variation in Cosmology", Marseille, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=23482
Starting: 2021-07-26 to 2021-07-30 Location: Marseille, France
Additional Information: https://conferences.cirm-math.fr/2702.html Contact: triay[AT]cpt.univ-mrs.fr
This CNRS thematic school aims to provide an overview of the most motivated current theories and tests of gravity in different regimes, ranging from the scale of the solar system to that of the large structures of the Universe. Emphasis is placed on recent developments in connection with major current problems in cosmology, such as the origin of the acceleration of the expansion of the Universe. The topics covered are: gravitational waves, gravity tests in the solar system, very large-scale modified gravitation and inhomogeneous cosmological models. This school completes the one (virtual) which was held from 12 - 16 April 2021. The presentations (presentations and videos) are accessible on the website.
Prerequisites A doctoral level is equally required in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Theoretical physics and Particle physics. No prior upgrading is planned, but the pedagogical recommendations associated with the program will be relayed by the speakers and will be posted on the school's website.
Note: For certain reasons, the CIRM site is not accessible from certain countries, although participation by videoconference is possible. In this case, please contact triay[AT]cpt.univ-mrs.fr if you wish to register. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
1.4. QISS@Western: "Quantum Information and Quantum Gravity" Conference (1st announcement) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/07/18/qisswestern-quantum-informati...
Starting: 2022-06-06 to 2022-06-11 Location: London, Ontario, Canada
Additional Information: https://www.qiss.fr/western2022 Contact: fvidotto[AT]uwo.ca
The QISS interdisciplinary initiative on Quantum Information and Quantum Gravity (www.qiss.fr) is announcing its first conference to be held at Western University, in London, Ontario, Canada, on 6-11 June 2022. The main aim of the conference will be to foster the dialogue between physics and philosophy.
The conference will bring together theorists, experimentalists and philosophers working on the conceptual basis needed for understanding quantum spacetime, and on the relevance of quantum information to this aim. Research topics covered will include quantum superposition of spacetimes and the possibility of their experimental detection, quantum reference frames, background independent quantum formalism, the role of relations and information in quantum spacetime physics, and philosophical questions raised by these issues.
Further information will be provided in the successive announcements and will be posted on the QISS website at qiss.fr/western2022
A dedicated conference webpage will appear at rotman.uwo.ca/events
Please feel free to pass this information to anyone you think may be interested.
Best regards, Marios Christodoulou, Carlo Rovelli, Francesca Vidotto for the Scientific and Organizing Committees +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
1.5. 11th Australasian Conference on General Relativity and Gravitation, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=23505
Starting: 2021-12-13 to 2021-12-15 Location: Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Additional Information: https://www.asgrg2021.org Contact: malcolm.anderson[AT]ubd.edu.bn
The conference will be held in person at the University of Tasmania, Hobart, with the hybrid option of a zoom feed for those unable to attend in person.
Given current border restrictions, we anticipate that in-person attendance is likely to be possible only for those based in Australia and New Zealand, as local travel bubbles allow.
Please mark the dates in your calendar. Registration will open on 10 August. Participants can preregister already at the website. There will be a reduced registration fee for those who can only attend virtually.
Malcolm Anderson Secretary, Australasian Society for General Relativity and Gravitation +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Assistant professor position in gravitational wave astrophysics, Dartmouth, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=23472
Deadline: 2021-09-15 Location: Dartmouth, MA, USA
Additional Information: http://careers.umassd.edu/dartmouth/en-us/job/507851/assistant-professor Contact: sfield[AT]umassd.edu
The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level beginning in September 2022. We seek an expert in scientific computing with a strong record of research in the area of general relativity including gravitational wave astrophysics (theory, data analysis, or source modeling), computational relativity, or computational relativistic astrophysics.
We seek candidates from any area that complements or diversifies the research strengths of UMass Dartmouth's computational relativity and astrophysics research groups (the current group is Collin Capano, Scott Field, Robert Fisher, and Gaurav Khanna) and our Center for Scientific Computing and Visualization Research. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
2.2. Three Christine Mohrmann Professorships at Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=23480
Deadline: 2021-08-22 Location: Nijmegen, The Netherlands
Additional Information: https://www.ru.nl/werken-bij/vacature/details-vacature/?recid=1159414; https://www.ru.nl/highenergyphysics/research/gravity/ Contact: h.cuppen[AT]science.ru.nl
The Faculty of Science of Radboud University is looking for applicants for its Christine Mohrmann Fellowship Program, which is open to female candidates from across the natural sciences.
Specifically, if you are interested in working in Radboud's Gravity Group and strengthening and complementing its current activities in Quantum Gravity and Strong Gravity, please feel strongly encouraged to apply. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
2.3. Three-year postdoctoral opportunity on gravitational-wave physics, Valencia, Spain ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=23488
Deadline: 2021-09-08 Location: Valencia, Spain
Additional Information: https://www.uv.es/virgogroup/index.html Contact: j.antonio.font[AT]uv.es
The Virgo Group at the University of Valencia (VVG) welcomes applications for a three-year postdoctoral position on Gravitational-Wave Physics within the framework of the "Maria Zambrano grants to attract international talent", which is part of the European Recovery Instrument, set out in component 21 of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan.
Full information on the call is available in the pdf file that can be downloaded from this link (the information in English starts on page 31 of the document):
https://webges.uv.es/uvTaeWeb/MuestraInformacionEdictoPublicoFrontAction.do?...
Candidates are required to have a postdoctoral career of at least 24 months at the closing date for the submission of applications.
A gross salary of 4.000 EUR per month is anticipated, plus a single payment of a maximum of 3,500 EUR for travel expenses.
Interested candidates are encouraged to contact j.antonio.font[AT]uv.es.
The application deadline is September 8th, 2021.
VVG website: https://www.uv.es/virgogroup/index.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
2.4. Postdoctoral Position in Causal Set Theory and Cosmology, Imperial College London, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/08/01/postdoctoral-position-in-caus...
Deadline: 2021-08-24 Location: London, UK
Additional Information: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/description/NAT00970/research-assistant-rese... Contact: ykouchek[AT]imperial.ac.uk
Applications are invited for a two-year postdoctoral position in the Theoretical Physics Group of the Department of Physics at Imperial College London, starting 1st October 2021. The research will be led by Dr. Yasaman K. Yazdi on Everpresent Lambda, a fluctuating dark energy model in the causal set theory approach to quantum gravity. Applicants with a strong background in any of the following are encouraged to apply: causal set theory, general relativity, constraining models of dark energy and modified gravity using cosmological observations, and computational physics. Please highlight your relevant experience and expertise in your research statement.
Applicants should hold a PhD by the start date of the position. The application should include a CV (including publication list), a statement of relevant research experience and interests, and three letters of recommendation. Application materials should be sent to ykouchek[AT]imperial.ac.uk. Please also complete an online application form at the external link provided.
Applications will be reviewed immediately and the deadline for consideration is 24 August 2021. Should you require any further details please contact: Dr. Yasaman K. Yazdi, Email: ykouchek[AT]imperial.ac.uk
The position is funded by a Leverhulme Trust Grant. The salary will be within the range 40,858 - 48,340 GBP per year and will also include an additional travel fund. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. International Society for Quantum Gravity ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2021/08/01/international-society-for-qua...
Additional Information: https://www.isqg.org
Dear Colleagues,
We are delighted to announce the foundation of an International Society of Quantum Gravity, to support the international community of researchers and students in the field of quantum gravity.
The ISQG will promote research and public outreach on quantum gravity in all its aspects (mathematical, physical, conceptual) and approaches. It will value diversity of ideas and diversity in membership, quality of research and openness to new directions.
The ISQG is established at first on an informal basis, with the plan to move to a formal structure in the near future, after having established its role in the Quantum Gravity community and having received feedback and suggestions from it.
The basic information on the structure and activities of the new Society can be found on its website: www.isqg.org.
Everybody with a professional academic interest in quantum gravity is encouraged to become a member, using the membership form that can be found on the ISQG website, and to participate in the ISQG (sponsored) activities.
A The first "launching" event, organized by the ISQG, will be a Quantum Gravity workshop, taking place virtually in October 5th-7th 2021. More details about this event will be announced soon, and will be also found on the ISQG website.
We also invite all interested parties to an online "town hall" meeting, which will take place shortly after the Quantum Gravity workshop. There, the ISQG founding committee will answer questions and take suggestions and comments relating to the future structure and activities of ISQG. Also the details about the town hall meeting will be communicated soon.
We intend this initiative as originating from and of benefit for the whole Quantum Gravity community; so, please share this information among your potentially interested colleagues, join and participate!
All the best, the ISQG founding committee
Jan De Boer Bianca Dittrich (co-chair) Astrid Eichhorn Steve Giddings Steffen Gielen Stefano Liberati Etera Livine Dieter Luest Daniele Oriti (chair) Kyriakos Papadodimas Antonio Duarte Pereira (website) Mairi Sakellariadou Sumati Surya (website) Herman Verlinde ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++