########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. New frontiers in strong gravity, Benasque, Spain 1.2. Custom Styles 1.3. When \hbar meets G, Paris, France 1.4. European Einstein Toolkit Meeting, Dublin, Ireland 1.5. EAS special session SS14: Gravitational Wave and Multi-messenger Astronomy, Valencia, Spain 1.6. Quantum Information Structure of Spacetime (QISS) 2022, London, Canada 1.7. Sejny Summer Institute 2022, Sejny, Poland 1.8. Non-regular Spacetime Geometry, Vienna, Austria 1.9. First IAGRG School on Gravitation and Cosmology (online) 1.10. North American Einstein Toolkit School 2022, Moscow, Idaho, USA (hybrid) 1.11. Atlantic General Relativity Meeting 2022 (online) 1.12. V Institute of Space Sciences Summer School, Barcelona, Spain 1.13. 25th Capra Meeting on Radiation Reaction in General Relativity, Dublin, Ireland 2. Jobs 2.1. Professor in Gravitational Wave Instrumentation, Canberra, Australia 2.2. Research Associate in Theoretical Cosmology, Sheffield, UK 2.3. Postdoctoral Fellowship in the High Energy Physics, Cosmology and Astrophysics Theory Group, Cape Town, South Africa 2.4. PhD position in Physics of Compact Stars and Dark Matter, Lisbon/Coimbra, Portugal 2.5. Postdoc position in Cosmology, Newcastle University, UK 2.6. Assistant Professor in Gravitational Waves and/or Numerical Relativity, Nottingham, UK 2.7. Assistant Teaching Professor in Physics, Lawrence, Kansas, USA 2.8. Faculty Positions in Classical and Quantum Gravity, Bangalore, India 2.9. PhD position in numerical relativity at Brock University, Canada 2.10. Postdoc position in theoretical particle physics, cosmology and gravitational wave physics, Frankfurt, Germany 2.11. ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme, Madrid (Spain) and Noordwijk (Netherlands) 2.12. PhD position in Theoretical Cosmology, Sheffield, UK 2.13. PhD student position in Mathematical Relativity, Tuebingen, Germany 3. News 3.1. Prof. Canbin Liang passed away on February 16, 2022 3.2. Hot topics in Modern Cosmology: Spontaneous Workshop XIV, Cargese, France - date change 3.3. Living Reviews in Relativity: "Rates of compact object coalescences" ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. New frontiers in strong gravity, Benasque, Spain --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=24418 Starting: 2022-07-03 to 2022-07-16 Location: Benasque, Spain Additional Information: http://benasque.org/general/cgi-bin/years.pl?ano=2022 Contact: hwitek[AT]illinois.edu New frontiers in strong gravity The highly nonlinear, strong-field regime of gravity holds the key to address long-standing puzzles in modern physics. These range from deeply theoretical questions concerning a consistent theory of quantum gravity and resulting modifications to general relativity, over the stability properties of black holes in traditional general relativity, to new insight into nuclear matter under extreme conditions in the context of neutron star and multimessenger astronomy. In this two-week workshop (Jul 03-16, 2022) we will bring together leading experts as well as junior scientists and PhD students in these diverse research areas, to encourage communication and training across the fields and to foster new research collaborations. Invited speakers include: Masha Baryaktar - Laura Bernard - Beatrice Bonga - Katerina Chatziioannou - Katy Clough - Mihalis Dafermos - Will East - Roberto Emparan - Tanja Hinderer - Aaron Kovacs - Macarena Lagos - Luis Lehner - Lionel London - David Mateos - Maria Okounkova - Carlos Palenzuela - Paolo Pani - Patricia Schmidt - Thomas Sotiriou - Rita Teixeira - Toby Wiseman - Nicolas Yunes The number of participants is limited. We ask students to upload a short CV (maximal 2 pages). Limited travel support will be available, with priority given to students and participants from underrepresented groups. To apply for travel support please include some text justifying your request for support on the registration page. Registration will close on May 31, 2022. Registration will open shortly To help us create a safe and healthy environment, we ask that all participants are fully vaccinated against Covid-19. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. Custom Styles --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/02/08/wp-global-styles-neve-child/ Starting: 2022-07-03 to 2022-07-16 Location: Benasque, Spain Additional Information: http://benasque.org/general/cgi-bin/years.pl?ano=2022 Contact: hwitek[AT]illinois.edu {"version": 2, "isGlobalStylesUserThemeJSON": true } +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. When \hbar meets G, Paris, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/02/08/when-hbar-meets-g/ Starting: 2022-06-27 to 2022-07-01 Location: Paris, France Additional Information: http://www.iap.fr/col2022/ Contact: conferenceIAP2022[AT]iap.fr The Institut d'Astrophysique de Paris (IAP, http://www.iap.fr) organizes its 38th Conference, in Paris, from Monday June 27th to Friday July 1st, 2022 and entitled "When \hbar meets G" The aim will be to discuss the physics at the interface between Quantum Mechanics, the theory of Gravitation and Cosmology, both at the theoretical and experimental levels. The main subjects which will be covered are (1) The different interpretations of Quantum Mechanics and their relationship with the theories of Gravity and Cosmology. (2) Cosmology and Quantum Mechanics (3) Gravitational Quantum Physics Plenary speakers include M. Arndt, M. Aspelmeyer, G. Bacciagaluppi, A. Bassi, S. Bose, C. Burgess, E. Dimastrogiovanni, T. Jacobson, J.-L. Lehners, J. Martin, S. Liberati (TBC), F. Sciarrino, D. Rickles (TBC), D. Sudarsky, W. Unruh and D. Wallace. The conference webpage gathers informations about registration and fees (350EUR and 250EUR for students before May 31st, increase by 50EUR after) The conference will be in person: should the material conditions related to the covid pandemic not allow us to proceed this way, there will be no on-line version and the conference will be postponed. Apologies if you receive this announcement more than once. We would be grateful if you could forward this message to all the colleagues who could be interested in this meeting! The organising committee (C. Curceanu, D. Kaiser, J. Martin, A. Micheli, P. Peter, V. Vennin, F. Vidotto). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. European Einstein Toolkit Meeting, Dublin, Ireland --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=24450 Starting: 2022-08-29 to 2022-09-02 Location: Dublin, Ireland Additional Information: https://sites.google.com/view/eetm2022 Contact: christiana.pantelidou[AT]ucd.ie The next European Einstein Toolkit Meeting will take place from 29 August - 2 September 2022 at University College Dublin, Ireland. The Einstein Toolkit is a community-driven Open Source software platform of core computational tools to advance and support research in relativistic astrophysics and gravitational physics, including Numerical Relativity, studies of Neutron stars and Magnetohydrodynamics. The first two days of the meeting will include lectures and tutorials geared towards new users of the toolkit. The following three days will focus on the status and future development of the toolkit, including scientific talks as well as dedicated discussion sessions. For more information and to register, please use this link: https://sites.google.com/view/eetm2022 There is no registration fee. Everyone is welcome. Participants from underrepresented and traditionally disadvantaged backgrounds are particularly encouraged to register. You are welcome to send questions or informal inquiries to Christiana Pantelidou at christiana.pantelidou[AT]ucd.ie We look forward to welcoming you in Dublin. Best regards, The local organising committee. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. EAS special session SS14: Gravitational Wave and Multi-messenger Astronomy, Valencia, Spain --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=24452 Starting: 2022-06-27 to 2022-07-01 Location: Valencia, Spain Additional Information: https://eas.unige.ch/EAS_meeting/session.jsp?id=SS14 Contact: marica.branchesi[AT]gssi.it Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce the special session SS14 about "Gravitational Wave and Multi-messenger Astronomy: current results and future perspectives" at the European Astronomical Society (EAS) Annual Meeting which will take place on 27 June - 1st July, in Valencia Spain. The session (SS14) will focus on the emerging field of gravitational-wave and multi-messenger astronomy which has demonstrated a transformative potential for astrophysics and fundamental physics. An enormous amount of information has been gathered by the gravitational-wave detections made by the Advanced LIGO and Advanced Virgo interferometers. The next generation gravitational-wave detector Einstein Telescope (ET), thanks to its improved design, will explore the Universe through gravitational-waves along its cosmic history up to the cosmological dark ages. The session will cover i) the capabilities of present and future gravitational-wave and electromagnetic observatories, ii) the current observational results and iii) the science perspectives for the next generation of gravitational-wave observatories; the theoretical challenges that need to be undertaken from now to the ET era. For more details please visit the SS14 website: The EAS 2022 registration has opened: https://eas.unige.ch/EAS2022/registration.jsp We kindly invite your contributions. In addition to 7 invited talks our session will include about 10 contributed talks as well as ePosters. To submit an abstract for an oral contribution or a poster: https://eas.unige.ch/EAS2022/abstract_submission.jsp (deadline 1st March) Please circulate this announcement to all colleagues you may think could be interested. Looking forward to seeing you in Valencia! Best, Marica Branchesi and Toni Font, on behalf of the SOC. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. Quantum Information Structure of Spacetime (QISS) 2022, London, Canada --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/02/15/quantum-information-structure... Starting: 2022-06-06 to 2022-06-10 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Additional Information: https://qiss.uwo.ca Contact: qissconference[AT]gmail.com The Quantum Information Structure of Spacetime (QISS) interdisciplinary initiative in Quantum Information and Quantum Gravity is announcing its first large conference, QISS 2022, to be held at Western University, in London, Ontario, Canada, the week of 6-10 June 2022. The conference will be in person, in respect of the Covid-prevention norms. The conference will be accessible to the wider worldwide community through the online streaming of the event. The conference will bring together the three components of the QISS community, quantum gravity, quantum information and foundations, and philosophy of science, with ample discussion time for comparing views and problems. The discussions will be organized around 6 main themes: The themes of the three central days are: Are we going to see quantum geometry in the lab? Is there an arrow of time in quantum phenomena? How does the structure of spacetime impact quantum physics? In which sense do quantum phenomena challenge objectivity? How can we use information in quantum gravity? What are the available general quantum formalisms for gravity? The first day of the conference (June 6) is devoted to 6 hours of micro-courses in quantum gravity, quantum informations, and philosophy, introducing themes and questions of each community to the others. The three main days (June 7-8-9) are organized in a series of lightning presentations followed by long moderated discussion time around the conference themes, where all participants are invited to contribute. The last day (June 10) is reserved for social activities, community building, group discussions. We invite all participants to present a poster: posters will be displayed during the whole conference, with many opportunities for the participants to discuss them. Registration is open at the website https://qiss.uwo.ca. The total number of in-person participants is constrained by Covid-safety restrictions. Members of the QISS consortium will be given priority for in-person attendance, and space for our other colleagues will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. Please register at the earliest convenience. Conference organizers will confirm whether there is space to accommodate in-person registrations for non-QISS participants by no later than 1 April 2022. For any inquiry, please send it to: qissconference[AT]gmail.com The Organizing Committee Emily Adlam, Andrea Di Biagio, Flaminia Giacomini, Carlo Rovelli, Francesca Vidotto +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. Sejny Summer Institute 2022, Sejny, Poland --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=24468 Starting: 2022-07-07 to 2022-07-17 Location: Sejny, Poland Additional Information: https://sejny.sciencesconf.org Contact: sejny.summer.institute[AT]gmail.com In these virtual-meeting times, it is our great pleasure to announce the second edition of the Sejny Summer Institute, a real-world workshop on theoretical physics! The sanitary situation permitting, the event will be held in northern Poland between the 7th and 17th of July 2022. The successful format of last year's event will be kept almost unchanged. The workshop remains question-based and addressed to junior researchers (graduate students, post-docs...). It will be centered around the investigation of foundational problems in physics chosen by the participants themselves. Organized in small multi-disciplinary groups, participants from theoretical/mathematical physics are to join forces with historians/philosophers of science, as well as computer scientists and pure mathematicians. We aim at providing a balance between the different ways of thinking in order to generate a stimulating and dynamic environment for common inquiries. An equally important characteristic of this workshop is a relaxed, home-like and inclusive atmosphere that we wish to create. The workshop will be held in a country-house near the town of Sejny, with about 20 participants. Enjoying the surrounding lakes and forests will also be part of the experience. The organizers: Jan Glowacki, Pierre Martin-Dussaud, Alexander Thomas, Vaclav Zatloukal +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. Non-regular Spacetime Geometry, Vienna, Austria --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/02/17/non-regular-spacetime-geometr... Starting: 2023-03-13 to 2023-03-24 Location: Vienna, Austria Additional Information: https://www.esi.ac.at/events/e460/ Contact: michael.kunzinger[AT]univie.ac.at This is a two weeks workshop at the Erwin Schroedinger International Institute for Mathematics and Physics, with a conference taking place in the first week. This workshop aims at gathering researchers at the forefront of the field to discuss and advance recent related results in areas such as causality theory, cone and Lorentz-Finsler structures, Alexandrov geometry, length spaces, metric geometry, ${C}^0$-extendibility of spacetimes, transport theory and curvature-dimension conditions, as well as non-commutative geometry. Organizer(s): Piotr T. Chrusciel (U Vienna) Melanie Graf (U Tuebingen) Michael Kunzinger (U Vienna) Ettore Minguzzi (U Florence) Roland Steinbauer (U Vienna) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.9. First IAGRG School on Gravitation and Cosmology (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/02/21/first-iagrg-school-on-gravita... Starting: 2022-05-16 to 2022-05-28 Location: (online) Additional Information: https://sites.google.com/iitgn.ac.in/iagrgschool2022 Contact: iagrg.school2022[AT]iitgn.ac.in The Indian Association for General Relativity and Gravitation (IAGRG) was first constituted in 1969 and has been active ever since in fostering general relativity-related activities in India. As part of its activity, IAGRG has planned an ONLINE school on gravitation and cosmology. The first IAGRG school on gravitation and cosmology will take place on May 16 - 28, 2022 in ONLINE mode. This school aims to train students and young researchers in the emerging areas of Gravitation and Cosmology. The series is mainly intended for graduate students working (or starting to work) on gravitational physics, cosmology, and related areas. For more details and registration, please visit the program website. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.10. North American Einstein Toolkit School 2022, Moscow, Idaho, USA (hybrid) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/02/23/north-american-einstein-toolk... Starting: 2022-06-13 to 2022-06-17 Location: Moscow, Idaho, USA Additional Information: https://einsteintoolkit.github.io/et2022uidaho/ Contact: workshop[AT]einsteintoolkit.org We are pleased to announce that the 2022 North American Einstein Toolkit School will be held at the University of Idaho June 13-17, 2022. This will be a hybrid meeting, with both in-person and virtual attendees welcome to participate. The school will provide an opportunity for researchers and students to gather and learn about the Einstein Toolkit. The Einstein Toolkit provides a community-driven software platform of computational tools to advance and support research in relativistic astrophysics and gravitational physics. As such, the Workshop will offer a mixture of talks and tutorials designed to build a community around this important research and the software that helps sustain it. The talks will report on both the latest developments in numerical relativity, as well as new applications of the Einstein Toolkit to generate interesting science. This year, a special field trip will be offered for in-person participants to nearby LIGO Hanford, whose direct observation of the gravitational waves from a coalescing pair of black holes led to the 2017 Nobel Prize in Physics. During the visit, LIGO Hanford will be gearing up for the start of O4 (Observing Run 4), due to start at the end of this year. On the same day, virtual participants will have the opportunity to attend an Einstein Toolkit hackathon. Event dates : June 13-17, 2022. Event location: University of Idaho & virtually Registration and abstract submission: Opens March 1, and will remain open through May 1. To register or learn more, please visit our webpage: https://einsteintoolkit.github.io/et2022uidaho/ If you have any questions, please contact the organizers at workshop[AT]einsteintoolkit.org We look forward to seeing you there! The Scientific Organizing Committee +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.11. Atlantic General Relativity Meeting 2022 (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/02/24/atlantic-general-relativity-2... Starting: 2022-05-16 to 2022-05-19 Location: St. John's, Canada Additional Information: https://atlanticgr2022.ca Contact: atlanticgr2022[AT]gmail.com Atlantic General Relativity 2022 will be hosted by Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador and held online from May 16-19. It is the latest in the series of Atlantic GR conferences that have been organized annually by the Atlantic Canadian relativity community for the last three decades. These are broadly based meetings covering the full range of gravitational research including mathematical and numerical relativity, all approaches to quantum gravity, gravitational waves, relativistic astrophysics and cosmology. These meetings are open to all. As has been customary for the last few years the meeting will be split into two parts. The first two days will consist of three mini courses of three hours each. This years speakers are Carla Cederbaum (U. Tuebingen), William East (Perimeter Institute) and Daniel Pook-Kolb (AEI Hannover). The second two days will consist of contributed presentations. Students and post-docs are particularly encouraged to present talks and there will be a judged competition with prizes for the best student and post-doc talks. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.12. V Institute of Space Sciences Summer School, Barcelona, Spain --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=24547 Starting: 2022-07-04 to 2022-07-15 Location: Barcelona, Spain Additional Information: https://www.ice.csic.es/projects/ICE_School_2022/index.html Contact: diego.saez[AT]uva.es Einstein's General Theory of Relativity has provided until now a most successful and accurate framework to fit the results of cosmological observations in a very wide range of scales; thus yielding, at the same time, a very convenient way to model our knowledge of the Universe and to understand its origin and evolution from the very basic and logical principles that led Einstein to formulate his field equations. However, in recent years some discrepancies have appeared, which have prompted the study of modified versions of GR. Moreover, important issues affecting both the original and the modified theories, such as inflation, primordial gravitational waves (from primordial tensor perturbations), scalar cosmological perturbations, singularities of different kinds appearing in the solutions, etc., need to be addressed. And all these issues should be viewed with a very wide scope, considering the different subjects in depth separately, but also under a comprehensive and inclusive view, which will take into account all details of each issue: from its theoretical formulation to the effective calculations using numerical up-to-day methods (e.g. python and other); albeit never losing the necessary perspective that will shed light in our search of new procedures and discoveries. In our ultimate quest to better understand the Universe. This will be the aim of the present Summer School, which is for the first time two-week long and that counts among its lecturers with some of the most prominent international specialists in the different fields covered by the Summer School. A way of celebrating that our Institute has recently been awarded the prestigious "Maria de Maeztu" distinction of excellence. TOPICS Modifying General Relativity: Different approaches Reconstruction of Modified Gravity Theories Inflation, cosmological perturbations Python Lectures: Programming from Newtonian Gravity to Dark Energy and Primordial Gravitational Waves Neutron Star Equation of State Basic concepts and elements of black hole physics: Solutions and singularities Wormholes Supergravity Zeta Function approach to cosmology Historical notes: the quest to understand our Universe +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.13. 25th Capra Meeting on Radiation Reaction in General Relativity, Dublin, Ireland --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/02/25/25th-capra-meeting-on-radiati... Starting: 2022-06-20 to 2022-06-24 Location: Dublin, Ireland Additional Information: https://www.caprameeting.org Contact: capra25[AT]caprameeting.org The 25th Capra meeting on Radiation Reaction in General Relativity will take place at University College Dublin from 20th - 24th June 2022. Registration is now open and there is no registration fee. The Capra meeting is an annual workshop on the topic of radiation reaction in general relativity. The primary focus of these workshops is the development of self-force techniques to model extreme mass ratio inspirals and further our understanding of the two-body problem in General Relativity. This week-long meeting will consist of review talks, short contributed presentations, and discussion sessions. Contributed talks on all aspects of the radiation reaction problem (including related topics such as EMRI astrophysics or data analysis) are welcome. We encourage all those interested in registering to Capra or who wish to give a talk to apply. At Capra and University College Dublin, we provide equal opportunities regardless of gender, age, race, disability, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, civil status or family status. If you have any feedback or suggestions as to how we can do more to provide equal opportunities at Capra, please do not hesitate to get in touch at edi[AT]caprameeting.org. For registration and further information, please visit the conference website at https://www.caprameeting.org. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Professor in Gravitational Wave Instrumentation, Canberra, Australia ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/02/03/professor-in-gravitational-wa... Deadline: 2022-02-28 Location: Canberra, Australia Additional Information: https://cga.anu.edu.au/news-events/news/eoi-full-professor-position-instrume... Contact: sareh.rajabi[AT]anu.edu.au The Australian National University Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics (CGA) encompasses all aspects of gravitational wave physics and astrophysics, including instrumentation, theory and data analysis, source follow-up and multi-messenger astronomy. It brings together ANU researchers in these areas under one umbrella. The CGA is looking to expand its capability by making multiple tenure-track academic appointments across these research programs over the next year. We are currently seeking Expressions of Interest for the appointment of a key senior position in the area of gravitational wave instrumentation at Level E, Full Professor. We are seeking an inspirational scientific leader with an equity agenda, who can grow ANU's leadership across gravitational wave detector instrumentation. If you think you have the skills, vision and drive required to fill this role, please consider applying. The appointment comes with an attractive start-up package and the ability to help shape the future of the CGA through subsequent faculty hires. This is a tenure-track position with a negotiable probation period. The University may also consider placement for a significant other if they fit within the profile of the institution. There may be additional incentives available to an appointee from a diverse or underrepresented background. We are now seeking a 2-page Expression of Interest (EoI), along with a complete CV. EoIs will be accepted any time up to the end of Feb 2022. We then anticipate advertising the position with a closing date for applications in April 2022. There is significant flexibility in regard to actual commencement date and physical presence at the ANU. You are encouraged to contact Professor David McClelland (david.mcclelland[AT]anu.edu.au) for further information. Please email your expression of interest and CV to the CGA Administrator, Dr Sareh Rajabi (sareh.rajabi[AT]nau.edu.au) before the closing date. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Research Associate in Theoretical Cosmology, Sheffield, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=24408 Deadline: 2022-03-01 Location: Sheffield, UK Additional Information: https://jobs.shef.ac.uk/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PARAM=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9NjFGOTI2NkEyNzlFNEVFRkUxMDAwMDAwQUMxRTg4NzgmY2FuZF90eXBlPUVYVA%3d%3d&sap-client=400&sap-language=EN&sap-accessibility=X&sap-ep-themeroot=%2fSAP%2fPUBLIC%2fBC%2fUR%2fuos# Contact: e.divalentino[AT]sheffield.ac.uk We are seeking a Research Associate in Theoretical Cosmology which has research interest in testing cosmological models with observational data. We are particularly interested in investigating the nature of the observed discrepancies present in the current cosmological data, with a focus on the H0 and S8 tensions, and in understanding how these tensions are related to the theoretical motivation behind the cosmological model. The position is supported by a grant from the Royal Society, with the Principal Investigator being Doctor Eleonora Di Valentino. The Gravitation and Cosmology group consists of 5 academics (Eleonora Di Valentino, Sam Dolan, Steffen Gielen, Carsten van de Bruck, and Elizabeth Winstanley) and 15 Ph.D. students. You should have a PhD in Physics and Astronomy or equivalent experience working in Theoretical Cosmology and have experience of coding and data analysis of cosmological data. The School has a strong research ethos and an international reputation in research, with groups in Algebra and Geometry, Number Theory, Topology, Fluid Dynamics, Solar Physics and Plasmas, Mathematical Biology and Environment, Gravitation and Cosmology, Probability, and Statistics. There are also fruitful interdisciplinary links across the University. We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University. We're one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University's Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development. We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience. Please upload a CV with a complete list of publications as attachments to the online application through our jobs webpages. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Postdoctoral Fellowship in the High Energy Physics, Cosmology and Astrophysics Theory Group, Cape Town, South Africa ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=24426 Deadline: 2022-04-30 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Additional Information: http://hepcat.group/opportunities/ Contact: melissa.largier[AT]uct.ac.za The High Energy Physics, Cosmology and Astrophysics Theory (HEPCAT) group in the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics at the University of Cape Town (UCT) invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship starting in 2022. The HEPCAT group was established around the South African Research Chair in Physical Cosmology held by Amanda Weltman. Group members conduct research on a wide range of theoretical physics, cosmology and astrophysics problems, with a particular focus on connecting observation and theory. For more information on the activities of the HEPCAT group, see http://hepcat.group/. Our faculty members include Shajid Haque, Jeff Murugan, Jonathan Shock and Amanda Weltman. We will consider candidates with an interest in quantum complexity and its application in quantum field theory, quantum many-body systems, cosmology and gravity. There are additional opportunities to perform joint work across all group research areas, including machine learning techniques in physics and astrophysics. Applicants must have a track record of accomplishment and independence in their research. The appointment must comply with the University's approved policies, procedures and practices for the postdoctoral sector, and is subject to the rules and approval of the University of Cape Town and the National Research Foundation of South Africa. The appointment is for one year at the outset, with a possible extension of one year subject to budgetary approval and satisfactory progress. A PhD in Physics, Applied Mathematics or Astronomy is required. Postdoctoral experience is a bonus, however the candidate needs to be within 5 years from the date of PhD at the start of the position and may not have held a full-time permanent academic or professional post. Cape Town is an extremely beautiful city, surrounded by natural beauty. With beaches, mountains and forests only a short way from the city centre, Cape Town offers a perfectly balanced lifestyle. The city offers a wonderfully cosmopolitan atmosphere at a relatively low cost of living. The postdoc funding level is R200 000 per annum, tax free. Additional support in the amount of R25 000 is available for equipment and travel funding as appropriate. Interested candidates should send a CV, a research proposal (2-3 pages), and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to melissa.largier[AT]uct.ac.za. Please use the following format in the subject line: YOURNAME, Postdoc 2022. Screening of candidates will start in March 2022 and will continue until the positions are filled. Any queries can be sent to shajid.haque[AT]uct.ac.za. The University of Cape Town reserves the right to: - disqualify ineligible, incomplete and/or inappropriate applications - change the conditions of award or to make no awards at all +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. PhD position in Physics of Compact Stars and Dark Matter, Lisbon/Coimbra, Portugal ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/02/12/phd-position-in-physics-of-co... Deadline: 2022-03-31 Location: Lisbon/Coimbra, Portugal Additional Information: https://centra.tecnico.ulisboa.pt Contact: violetta.sagun[AT]uc.pt The Center for Astrophysics and Gravitation, Instituto Superior Tecnico (Lisbon) and Centre for Physics of the University of Coimbra (Coimbra) invite applications for a joint PhD position under the supervision of Prof. Ilidio Lopes and Dr. Violetta Sagun on compact stars, properties of strongly interacting matter and dark matter. The PhD fellow will join an interdisciplinary and innovative research project in the interface between astrophysics, nuclear physics and quantum chromodynamics. The position will be equally distributed in time between the Instituto Superior Tecnico and the University of Coimbra. Applications, which have to be sent electronically to Violetta Sagun (violetta.sagun[AT]uc.pt), should include a curriculum vitae, a motivation letter, certificates of all the obtained academic degrees, other documents that the candidate may consider relevant (diplomas, certificates etc..) and up to three reference letters. Candidates should hold either a pre-Bologna degree, or a pre-/post-Bologna Master's degree at the time of application. Foreign degrees/diplomas are required to be recognized by the General Directorate of Higher Education or by a Portuguese higher education institution: https://www.dges.gov.pt/en/pagina/degree-and-diploma-recognition?plid=1536 The application deadline for full consideration is 28th of February, 2022. Applications will continue to be considered until the 31th of March, 2022. Applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Violetta Sagun well in advance, to discuss potential projects and application procedure. The expected starting date of the PhD is October 1st, 2022. The Instituto Superior Tecnico and the University of Coimbra are an equal opportunity employer with welcoming working conditions, career development, and networking opportunities. For more information, please visit the Center for Astrophysics and Gravitation site (https://centra.tecnico.ulisboa.pt), Coimbra University site (https://www.uc.pt) and the Centre for Physics site (https://cfisuc.fis.uc.pt). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Postdoc position in Cosmology, Newcastle University, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=24461 Deadline: 2022-04-17 Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK Additional Information: https://jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastle-Research-AssistantAssociate-in-Cosmolog... Contact: cora.uhlemann[AT]newcastle.ac.uk The School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics (MSP) at Newcastle University is seeking to recruit a Research Assistant/Associate in Cosmology to join an exciting STFC-funded research program managed by Dr Cora Uhlemann. The project aims at harnessing the power of the large-scale structure as a laboratory for fundamental physics. Deriving the most competitive constraints will require us to harvest additional information beyond standard two-point statistics from galaxy surveys like Euclid. You will work on non-Gaussian statistics that dissect different density environments to unlock additional information on dark energy, neutrinos and galaxy bias by using galaxy clustering and weak lensing. You will build on your experience in modelling nonlinear effects for galaxy clustering or weak lensing and/or the analysis of galaxy survey data. Within the project, you will perform theoretical modelling and data analysis and disseminate your work through publications and presentations at scientific meetings. You will become a member of a dedicated local research group, contributing to the research planning and implementation and join the international Euclid consortium. In addition to project-specific activities, you will be encouraged to pursue your own independent research and training. Furthermore, you may engage in outreach activities, particularly those designed to increase accessibility and inclusion to science. You will join the growing cosmology and astronomy groups at Newcastle University, which has wider expertise in cosmology and galaxy evolution. We embrace equality and particularly welcome applications from community members that are under-represented in physics. If you have demonstrable experience in showing a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion then please outline this in your application. The position is offered on a fixed term basis for 3 years, the start date is flexible with a preferred start in autumn 2022. We would be happy to discuss arrangements for flexible and/or blended working. Generous funds are available for travel, training and other support. Further details on the role and application process can be found on the official job ad URL (see above). For any questions, please contact Dr Cora Uhlemann via email: cora.uhlemann[AT]newcastle.ac.uk. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Assistant Professor in Gravitational Waves and/or Numerical Relativity, Nottingham, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=24470 Deadline: 2022-03-17 Location: Nottingham, UK Additional Information: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/ref/SCI533121 Contact: Thomas.Sotiriou[AT]nottingham.ac.uk We are looking for an Assistant Professor to deliver high quality teaching and undertake original research of international excellence in Gravitational Physics in the School of Mathematical Sciences and the newly launched Nottingham Centre of Gravity (NCoG). NCoG brings together Nottingham's internationally leading expertise in gravitational physics in the School of Mathematical Sciences and the School of Physics and Astronomy and the new post aims to expand and strengthen its research in Gravitational Waves and/or Numerical Relativity. We believe that talented and inclusive teams deliver the highest quality research and are seeking applications from high quality candidates who enhance the diversity of our existing team. The School is committed to creating opportunities for people traditionally under-represented in Mathematical Sciences and strives to maintain an environment where people can be their authentic selves. You will be able to carry out duties to the highest standard and to evidence how, through your experience, you will: Plan and deliver high quality teaching on undergraduate and MSc modules in mathematics and mathematical physics. Provide curriculum development within your own area of expertise and collaborate with colleagues to design courses and/or programmes. Develop research proposals to attract funding from Research Councils or other sources. Undertake original research to further the School's ambitions in the study of gravitational waves, including gravitational wave modelling, data analysis and exploitation. Contribute to the dissemination of research outputs at national/international conferences, workshops, and meetings We are looking for a proactive, organised appointee who can evidence: A PhD or equivalent in mathematics, physics or a related subject. Excellent communication and organisational skills. Good pedagogical skills required to teach a range of mathematics and mathematical physics modules. Proven track-record in publishing research work of international quality in gravitation in areas related to gravitational waves. This is a permanent post available from 01 September 2022. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours); however applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 21.75 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part time and the number of preferred hours. Job share arrangements may be considered. Many of our team have flexible working patterns so we're open to discuss flexible working arrangements with you. If it sounds like you would be a good fit, we look forward to hearing from you. Interviews will take place at the beginning of May. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor John Barrett, email: John.Barrett[AT]nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. Information about the School is available at: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/mathematics/index.aspx Further details: Our University has always been a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs - indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, see our Moving to Nottingham pages. For successful international applicants, we provide financial support for your visa and the immigration health surcharge, plus an interest-free loan to help cover the cost of immigration-related expenses for any dependants accompanying you to the UK. For more information please see the our webpage on Financial support for visas and the immigration health surcharge. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. Assistant Teaching Professor in Physics, Lawrence, Kansas, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=24484 Deadline: 2022-03-21 Location: Lawrence, Kansas, USA Additional Information: https://employment.ku.edu/academic/21340BR Contact: shark[AT]ku.edu The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Kansas (KU) is seeking a non-tenure Assistant Teaching Professor. The Assistant Teaching Professor will have a three-year, non-tenure track appointment through May 16, 2025. The Assistant Teaching Professor will be a part of the PhysTEC Program's Comprehensive Site at KU, teach undergraduate physics courses, and work with the Department of Physics and Astronomy and other STEM units on the revising and administering undergraduate Secondary Physics teacher preparation within the STEMTeach KU program, with a particular emphasis on recruitment and advising. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is central to the university's mission and a critical component to Jayhawks Rising, KU's strategic plan. The university fosters a multicultural environment in which the dignity and rights of individuals are respected. We are interested in candidates whose scholarship focuses on culturally responsive approaches that are conscious of diversity and equity perspectives. The successfully candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment. The University of Kansas is a major public research and teaching institution that operates through a diverse, multi-campus system. KU's many parts are bound together by a mission to serve as a "center for learning, research, scholarship and creative endeavor" in the state of Kansas, the nation, and the world. An ideal campus, historic and wireless at the same time, KU is home to one of the top public- university library systems in the nation. A city of approximately 97,600, Lawrence is located in the rolling hills of eastern Kansas, 35 miles west of the Kansas City metropolitan area and 20 miles east of Topeka, the state capital. Home to Haskell Indian Nations University as well as KU, Lawrence offers the many cultural opportunities of a university town. Lawrence is a wonderful community filled with endless opportunities for historical explorations, beautiful scenery, incredible arts and entertainment venues, and many popular restaurants. Kansas City International airport, The Plaza, and access to world-renowned attractions are less than an hour away. For a complete announcement and to apply online, go to: https://employment.ku.edu/academic/21340BR. A complete online application includes the following materials: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3)a statement of education research interests, (4) a teaching statement, and (5) the names, e-mail addresses, and contact information for at least three references. In addition to the materials above, learning about each applicant's contribution and engagement in areas of diversity will be presented the following question at the time of application. The response must be within 4,000 characters or less. * Describe your experiences working with people from diverse backgrounds and explain how those experiences reflect your commitments to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Initial review of applications will begin March 21, 2022 and will continue as needed for a qualified pool of candidates. For questions regarding this position, contact: Professor Chris Fischer, Search Committee Chair Physics and Astronomy University of Kansas 1082 Malott Hall Lawrence, KS 66045 Email: shark[AT]ku.edu The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: 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, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Faculty Positions in Classical and Quantum Gravity, Bangalore, India ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=24487 Deadline: 2022-08-01 Location: Bangalore, India Additional Information: https://www.rri.res.in/research_faculty_positions.html Contact: ea-director[AT]rri.res.in The Raman Research Institute is a premier research Institution founded by Nobel Laureate Sir C V Raman in 1948. The Institute has a rich heritage and conducts cutting edge research in frontier areas of Physics under contemporary research themes. The Institute is undertaking a major recruitment drive and welcomes applications for regular faculty appointments. There are 14 vacancies in total with multiple vacancies at the Assistant and Associate Professor level. Within theoretical physics, for the research theme of Classical and Quantum Gravity, RRI is interested in candidates with an established record of independent research and with a strong grounding in general relativity, working in any areas of Classical and Quantum Gravity including Gravitational waves, Mathematical and Numerical Relativity, Quantum Fields in Curved Spacetime and different approaches to Quantum Gravity. Members working in Classical and Quantum Gravity are Sumati Surya and Madhavan Varadarajan. A Ph.D. degree in Physics, or in a relevant field, is a minimum requirement. Assistant Professor requires a minimum of Three years of post-doctoral experience, while Associate Professor requires a minimum of Six years of post-doctoral experience. Applications are to be sent to ea-director[AT]rri.res.in For more details visit https://www.rri.res.in/research_faculty_positions.html To know more about the Institute and its research areas, please visit www.rri.res.in +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. PhD position in numerical relativity at Brock University, Canada ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/02/21/phd-position-in-numerical-rel... Deadline: 2022-03-21 Location: St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada Additional Information: http://baraksh.com Contact: bshoshany[AT]brocku.ca Prof. Barak Shoshany is creating a new research group at Brock University, focused on theoretical, mathematical, and computational relativity. More information about the group's research areas can be found in the attached link. The goal of the advertised PhD position will be to create software for real-time visualization of spacetime geometries in general relativity, using advanced techniques such as multi-threading and GPU programming, under Prof. Shoshany's close supervision and guidance. Prior knowledge of C++ and general relativity is required, as well as a minimum 85% grade average. Students will start in the MSc program and transfer directly to the PhD program after one year, unless they already have an MSc degree and/or significant prior research experience in a relevant field. To apply, please email your latest CV and grade transcripts to Prof. Shoshany at bshoshany[AT]brocku.ca. In your email, please explain why you are interested in the position, and what specific skills and experience you have that make you a good candidate for it. The deadline for full consideration is March 21, 2022. The starting date is flexible. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide 2 confidential reference letters. The group is expected to have one other graduate student, and a few undergraduates. It's a small group, but very supportive, friendly, and relaxed. Candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. Postdoc position in theoretical particle physics, cosmology and gravitational wave physics, Frankfurt, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=24532 Deadline: 2022-03-18 Location: Frankfurt, Germany Additional Information: https://inspirehep.net/jobs/2036145 Contact: sagunski[AT]itp.uni-frankfurt.de The Institute of Theoretical Physics at the Faculty of Physics at Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany, invites applications for a Postdoc position (all genders welcome) (E13 TV-G-U) at the interface of theoretical particle physics, cosmology and gravitational wave physics, open from 01.10.2022 until 30.09.2024. The salary grade is based on the job characteristics of the collective agreement (TV-G-U) applicable to Goethe University. The position is funded by the DFG Collaborative Research Center CRC-TR 211 "Strong-interaction matter under extreme conditions" as part of the research project B07 on "Strong-interaction matter in the early Universe" coordinated by Prof. Dietrich B���eker (Bielefeld University), Prof. Laura Sagunski (Goethe University), Prof. Juegen Schaffner-Bielich (Goethe University) and Prof. Dominik Schwarz (Bielefeld University). The position as funded according to the financial plan of the CRC-TR211 is split in half with the University of Bielefeld and limited to two years, half of the full funding period of the CRC-TR211. Job description: The successful candidate will work with Prof. Laura Sagunski and Prof. Juegen Schaffner-Bielich and will pursue cutting-edge research at the interface of particle physics, cosmology and gravitational wave physics. The main emphasis of the planned studies is the exploration of the QCD epoch of the early Universe and the possible cosmological implications as the modification of the spectrum of primordial gravitational waves and of primordial black holes. Part of the joint research within the CRC-TR211 entails also implementing the scientific results from lattice QCD calculations, perturbative QCD and effective field theories for cosmological studies. The prospective candidate will closely interact with the other members of the CRC-TR 211 and the Astrophysics Groups at the Institute of Theoretical Physics and at the Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies (FIAS). Qualification requirements: The ideal candidate has a PhD in theoretical physics or astrophysics, a strong background in theoretical particle physics, cosmology and/or gravitational wave physics, and solid knowledge of at least one programming language (Python, C++). Application material and deadline: Applications, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a short research summary and outlook, and a copy of the PhD certificate (or alternatively a statement from the supervisor stating the expected completion date of the PhD), should be sent electronically to: Mrs Astrid Steidl (steidl[AT]itp.uni-frankfurt.de) and CC-ed to sagunski[AT]itp.uni-frankfurt.de and schaffner[AT]astro.uni-frankfurt.de. Applicants should also arrange for at two letters of recommendation to be sent separately to the above e-mail addresses. The application deadline is 18.03.2022. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme, Madrid (Spain) and Noordwijk (Netherlands) ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=24533 Deadline: 2022-04-30 Location: Madrid (Spain) and Noordwijk (Netherlands) Additional Information: https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/esdc/visitor-programme Contact: arvp[AT]cosmos.esa.int To increase the scientific return from its space science missions, the European Space Agency (ESA) welcomes applications from scientists interested in pursuing research projects based on data publicly available in the ESA Space Science Archives. The ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme is open to scientists, at all career levels, affiliated with institutes in ESA Member States and Collaborating States. Early-career scientists (within 10 years of the PhD) are particularly encouraged to apply. Applications by PhD students are also welcome. During their stay, visiting scientists will have access to archives and mission specialists for help with the retrieval, calibration, and analysis of archival data. In principle, all areas of space research covered by ESA science missions can be supported. Residence lasts typically between one and three months, also distributed over multiple visits. Research projects can be carried out at ESAC (Madrid, Spain) and at ESTEC (Noordwijk, Netherlands). To offset the expenses incurred by visitors, ESA covers travel costs from and to the home institution and provides support for lodging expenses and meals. Applications received before 1 May 2022 will be considered for visits in autumn 2022 and winter 2023. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12. PhD position in Theoretical Cosmology, Sheffield, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=24542 Deadline: 2022-03-20 Location: Sheffield, UK Additional Information: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/maths/phd/funding#cosmology Contact: e.divalentino[AT]sheffield.ac.uk The Faculty of Science is funding a studentship (including stipend, Home level fees for 3.5 years and research training support) in the Gravitation and Cosmology Research Group (https://gravity-cosmology.group.shef.ac.uk/), under the supervision of Dr Eleonora Di Valentino, to start in October 2022. The project title is "Constraints on models beyond the standard LCDM by using current and future cosmological data". For further details and instructions, see gravity-cosmology.group.shef.ac.uk/styled-3. Full applications can only be sent to the University of Sheffield, not directly per email. The link to the online form is https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/phd/apply/applying To be considered for this funding, please name Dr Di Valentino as proposed supervisor in your standard PhD application, and submit that no later than 20 March 2022. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.13. PhD student position in Mathematical Relativity, Tuebingen, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/02/24/phd-student-position-in-mathe... Deadline: 2022-03-10 Location: Tuebingen, Germany Additional Information: https://www.dropbox.com/s/cphrotsw1w96ue7/2022-PhD-position-Tuebingen.pdf?dl... Contact: cederbaum[AT]math.uni-tuebingen.de We are offering a PhD Student Position in Mathematics for 3 years (salary group E13 TV-L, 50%) at the interface between Geometric Analysis, Differential Geometry, and Mathematical Relativity, starting from October 01, 2022 or at a slightly earlier or later date to be negotiated by the successful candidate. The appointment is limited to 3 years and will be held at the University of Tuebingen in the Differential Geometry and Mathematical Relativity group led by Carla Cederbaum. The successful applicant is expected to research topics related to the asymptotic STCMC-foliation in relativistic initial data sets, as introduced in Carla Cederbaum, Anna Sakovich: On center of mass and foliations by constant spacetime mean curvature surfaces for isolated systems in General Relativity. Calculus of Variations and Partial Differential Equations 60, no. 214 (2021). Furthermore, the successful applicant is expected to participate in continuous scientific exchange with the other members of the research group as well as in relevant scientific seminars and events. The position has a teaching load of 2 hours per week per semester. Teaching in English is possible. We will start reviewing applications on March 10, 2022 until the position will be filled. For further information, please consult the job ad. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Prof. Canbin Liang passed away on February 16, 2022 ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=24471 Additional Information: https://physics.bnu.edu.cn It is with deep sorrow to announce that Prof. Canbin Liang (Department of Physics, Beijing Normal University, China) passed away on February 16, 2022. He was 84 years old. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Hot topics in Modern Cosmology: Spontaneous Workshop XIV, Cargese, France - date change ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/02/18/spontaneous-workshop-xiv-date... Additional Information: http://www.cpt.univ-mrs.fr/~cosmo/SW_2022/index.php For logistical reasons, the SW14 workshop is scheduled for May 8-14, 2022. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. Living Reviews in Relativity: "Rates of compact object coalescences" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2022/02/18/living-reviews-in-relativity-... Additional Information: https://www.springer.com/journal/41114 The open-access journal Living Reviews in Relativity has published a new review article on 17 February 2022: Ilya Mandel and Floor S. Broekgaarden, Rates of compact object coalescences, Living Rev Relativ 25, 1 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41114-021-00034-3 Abstract: Gravitational-wave detections are enabling measurements of the rate of coalescences of binaries composed of two compact objects-neutron stars and/or black holes. The coalescence rate of binaries containing neutron stars is further constrained by electromagnetic observations, including Galactic radio binary pulsars and short gamma-ray bursts. Meanwhile, increasingly sophisticated models of compact objects merging through a variety of evolutionary channels produce a range of theoretically predicted rates. Rapid improvements in instrument sensitivity, along with plans for new and improved surveys, make this an opportune time to summarise the existing observational and theoretical knowledge of compact-binary coalescence rates. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++