########################################## Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. 18th Eastern Gravity Meeting and Beyond the First Century of General Relativity School, RIT 1.2. Compact Objects as Astrophysical and Gravitational Probes, Leiden, NL 1.3. 15th British Gravity Meeting, University of Birmingham 1.4. 8th Gulf Coast Gravity Meeting, Gainesville FL 1.5. Third Caribbean Symposium on Cosmology, Gravitation, Nuclear and Astroparticle Physics, Cuba 1.6. Spanish Relativity Meeting 2015, 1st circular 2. Jobs 2.1. Postdoctoral positions in GRMHD at the Rochester Institute of Technology 2.2. Postdoctoral position in gravitational theory at the University of Florida 2.3. Postdoctoral positions in gravity and high energy astrophysics at Fudan 2.4. Postdoctoral Researcher in Theoretical Cosmology at University of Portsmouth, UK 2.5. Georgia Tech: Postdoctoral Positions 2.6. Postdoc position in AdS gravity, Krakow, PL 2.7. Post-doctoral position in gravitation theory at the University of Maryland 2.8. Postdoctoral position in Quantum Gravity in Marseille 2.9. Postdoc position in theoretical gravity at LSU 2.10. Faculty Position in Astronomy at Cardiff 2.11. Postdoctoral Position in Black Hole Accretion and Strong Gravity at MPE, Germany 2.12. Postdoc in gravity at Nottingham 2.13. PhD Positions in Black Hole Accretion and Strong Gravity at MPE, Germany 2.14. Post-doctoral Scholar Position at IGC, Penn State 2.15. Postdoctoral position in gravitational wave physics at UIB, Spain 2.16. Master and Ph.D. in Physics at Osaka University, Japan: courses in English 2.17. Postdoctoral positions at CITA, University of Toronto 2.18. Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical General Relativity or Relativistic Astrophysics at the University of Arizona 2.19. Postdoc Position at the Institute for Quantum Gravity, Erlangen-Nuernberg 2.20. Tenure Track position in cosmology or astrophysics at UNAM 3. News 3.1. New CQG focus issue on Entanglement and Quantum Gravity edited by Eugenio Bianchi and Carlo Rovelli 3.2. 2015 IUPAP General Relativity and Gravitation Young Scientist Prize 3.3. Living Reviews in Relativity 3.4. Death of Tullio Regge 3.5. Publication of the MG13 proceedings and first parallel sessions of the next MG14 (Rome, 2015) ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. 18th Eastern Gravity Meeting and Beyond the First Century of General Relativity School, RIT --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2014/10/03/18th-eastern-gravity-meeting-a... Starting: 2015-05-28 to 2015-05-30 Location: Rochester, NY, USA Additional Information: http://ccrg.rit.edu/~EGM2015/ Contact: EGM2015[AT]ccrg.rit.edu The 18th Eastern Gravity Meeting will be held at Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY, hosted by the Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation and the School of Mathematical Sciences. Participation is encouraged by researchers *especially students* in all areas of gravitational physics, including classical, quantum, theory, observation, computation and experiment. Since this is a regional meeting, most participants are expected to be from the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada, but all are welcome. An extra day of conference will be dedicated to invited presentations on the future of Gravitational research: Beyond the First Century of General Relativity. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. Compact Objects as Astrophysical and Gravitational Probes, Leiden, NL --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=9854 Starting: 2015-02-02 to 2015-02-06 Location: Lorentz center, Leiden, Netherlands Additional Information: http://www.lorentzcenter.nl/lc/web/2015/675/info.php3?wsid=675&venue=Oort Contact: barausse[AT]iap.fr This workshop aims at bringing together leading experts and young researchers in these areas. The goal is to stimulate new collaborations and discuss the potential of GW detectors such as Advanced Virgo/LIGO and eLISA, and EM ones such as Athena+, GRAVITY and the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT), for the following specific themes: a) The spin of compact objects b) Jets and outflows c) The nature of compact objects and tests of gravity in the strong-field regime Please be aware that the number of participants is limited. The registration deadline is December 15 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. 15th British Gravity Meeting, University of Birmingham --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=9861 Starting: 2015-04-20 to 2015-04-21 Location: Birmingham, UK Additional Information: http://www.sr.bham.ac.uk/britgrav15/ Contact: britgrav[AT]star.sr.bham.ac.uk The 15th British Gravity (BritGrav) Meeting shall be on 20–21 April 2015 at the University of Birmingham, organised by the Gravitational Physics Group. The meeting covers all areas of gravity, classical and quantum, including astrophysics, cosmology, mathematical general relativity, gravitational-wave data analysis and instrumentation. It is intended to bring together the entire gravitational research community to further collaboration and allow young researchers to showcase their work. We hope that all interested graduate students and post-docs will be able to give talks; there shall be talks by others if time allows. There is a prize for the best student talk sponsored by Classical and Quantum Gravity. There is no conference fee, but participants are responsible for their own accommodation, meals and travel. Financial support for students is available courtesy of the IOP. Tea and coffee will be provided in breaks. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. 8th Gulf Coast Gravity Meeting, Gainesville FL --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2014/10/23/8th-gulf-coast-gravity-meeting... Starting: 2015-02-27 to 2015-02-28 Location: Gainesville FL USA Additional Information: http://www.phys.ufl.edu/events/gcgm8/index.html Contact: cmw[AT]physics.ufl.edu 8th Gulf Coast Gravity Meeting Gainesville FL February 27 – 28, 2015 The ``Florida Gravity’’ group at the University of Florida will host the 8th Gulf Coast Gravity Meeting in Gainesville FL on February 27 – 28, 2015. The GCGM is a regional meeting that brings together researchers in all areas of gravitational physics from the southeast region of the US. Even you are not from this region, you are still welcome! GCGM8 will consist of contributed talks in an informal atmosphere, with time for discussion. Students are especially encouraged to participate and give talks. The Blue Apple Award, sponsored by the APS Topical Group in Gravitation, will be awarded to the best student presentation. Click on the conference URL for details about registration, submitting an abstract, accommodations, etc. There is no registration fee; if you are a student, please indicate if you could use travel support. We have obtained financial support from various sources, and we will divide the available amount (which is quite limited!) between all students who request it, and if funds are still available we may be able to provide partial support also for postdocs. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Third Caribbean Symposium on Cosmology, Gravitation, Nuclear and Astroparticle Physics, Cuba --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2014/10/28/third-caribbean-symposium-on-c... Starting: 2015-05-10 to 2015-05-16 Location: Havana, Cuba Additional Information: http://indico.cern.ch/event/stars2015 Contact: cesarzen[AT]cesarzen.com FIRST CIRCULAR Dear Colleague The Third Caribbean Symposium on Cosmology, Gravitation, Nuclear and Astroparticle Physics (STARS2015) will be held from the 10th to the 13th of May 2015, in Havana, Cuba, followed by the Fourth International Symposium on Strong Electromagnetic Fields and Neutron Stars (SMFNS2015), to take place from the 13th to the 16th of May 2015 in Varadero, Cuba. The events are the third and the fourth in a series of meetings gathering scientists working on astroparticle physics, cosmology, gravitation, nuclear physics, and related fields. As in previous years, the meeting sessions will consist of invited and contributed talks and will cover recent developments in the following topics: STARS2015 – new phenomena and new states of matter in the Universe, general relativity, gravitation, cosmology, heavy ion collisions and the formation of the plasma of quarks and gluons, white dwarfs, neutron stars and pulsars, black holes, gamma-ray emission in the Universe, high energy cosmic rays, gravitational waves, dark energy and dark matter, strange matter and strange stars, antimatter in the Universe, and topics related to these; SMFNS2015 – strong magnetic fields in the Universe, strong magnetic fields in compact stars and in galaxies, ultra-strong magnetic fields in neutron star mergers, quark stars and magnetars, strong magnetic fields and the cosmic microwave background, and topics related to these. Please notice that registration is required for all participants. The registration fees, to be charged as a single fee for both events, are 320 Euros. The conference fees will cover lunches and coffee breaks during the meeting sessions for Cubans and foreign participants. The payment of fees will additionally entitle each participant to receive the books of abstracts and other promotional materials. Local transportation (airport/hotel/airport and Havana/Varadero/Havana) for the participants is also included into the fees. The fees will also allow the Cuban participants to become lodged in the conference hotel in Varadero during the event SMFNS2015. We are currently making arrangements with international scientific publishers for the publication of the proceedings. More information will be announced in the second circular and posted in the website of the events http://indico.cern.ch/event/stars2015. Researchers that need an invitation letter for the participation in the events are kindly asked to require it when filling the registration form which will be soon available to the participants. In view of our limited financial resources, we strongly recommend that participants request financial support from their research institutions or any other agency for promotion of research. STARS2015 Third Caribbean Symposium on Cosmology, Gravitation, Nuclear and Astroparticle Physics 10 – 13 May 2015, Havana, Cuba SMFNS2015 Fourth International Symposium on Strong Electromagnetic Fields and Neutron Stars 13 – 16 May 2015, Varadero, Cuba We cordially invite you to attend and contribute to the meetings. If you have any further question, please do not hesitate to contact us via the official e-mail stars2015smfns[AT]gmail.com. Best regards, Rodrigo Picanco, Ricardo Gonzalez Felipe, Aurora Pe?rez Martinez, Cesar Zen Vasconcellos On behalf of the STARS2015/SMFNS2015 Organizing Committee +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. Spanish Relativity Meeting 2015, 1st circular --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2014/10/29/spanish-relativity-meeting-201... Starting: 2015-09-07 to 2015-09-11 Location: Palma de Mallorca, Spain Additional Information: http://grg.uib.es Contact: sascha.husa[AT]uib.es The Spanish Relativity Meeting (ERE) 2015 will be hosted by the Gravitational Physics Group at the University of the Balearic Islands, and take place in Mallorca, Spain from Monday September 7 until Friday September 11, 2015. The conference will follow the format of previous editions of the Spanish Relativity Meeting. Further details will be announced in late 2014, and include a call for contributed talks on all topic related to relativity and gravitational physics. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Postdoctoral positions in GRMHD at the Rochester Institute of Technology ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2014/10/03/postdoctoral-positions-in-grmh... Deadline: 2015-01-05 Location: Rochester, NY, USA Additional Information: http://ccrg.rit.edu/spotlight/jobs Contact: manuela[AT]astro.rit.edu Postdoctoral positions at the Rochester Institute of Technology 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 in the following areas: computational astrophysics, astrophysical numerical relativity, gravitational-wave astronomy and gravitational-wave data analysis. In the area of computational astrophysics and astrophysical numerical relativity we are particularly interested in candidates who are interested in relativistic magneto-hydrodynamics (GRMHD) simulations of accretion disks around supermassive black hole mergers, and jet dynamics. This work will have direct impact on electromagnetic observations of active galactic nuclei, and is part of an ongoing long-term collaborative research effort with Julian Krolik at Johns Hopkins University, Scott Noble at the University of Tulsa, as well as other collaborators. In the area of gravitational-wave astronomy, we are particularly interested in candidates who are interested in the data analysis challenges involved in the detection of astrophysical gravitational wave sources, including LMXBs and merging compact binaries; in the parameter estimation of binary compact objects, particularly binary black holes; and in the opportunities afforded by multimessenger astrophysics. 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), a Petascale computing project with NCSA, the NINJA (Numerical Injection Analysis) project, and the NRAR (numerical relativity-analytical relativity) collaboration. 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 (a visualization expert), 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 two or 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 BlueWaters as well as a dedicated 1600-core cluster 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: http://ccrg.rit.edu/spotlight/jobs. Enquiries can be addressed to the center's Director: Manuela Campanelli, manuela[AT]astro.rit.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. RIT is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoctoral position in gravitational theory at the University of Florida ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2014/10/06/postdoctoral-position-in-gravi... Deadline: 2014-12-15 Location: Gainesville FL USA Additional Information: http://www.phys.ufl.edu/~cmw/ Contact: cmw[AT]physics.ufl.edu POSTDOCTORAL POSITION Gravity Group, Department of Physics University of Florida A postdoctoral position will be available in the Florida Gravity Group of the Department of Physics at the University of Florida, Gainesville, starting in the fall of 2015. Applications are invited from theorists with research interests in the area of general relativity, with specific emphasis on the observable aspects of the theory in gravitational waves, astrophysics, or experiment. The appointment is for one year, with renewal possible, subject to satisfactory performance and continued funding. The Florida Gravity group consists of Clifford Will, Steven Detweiler, Bernard Whiting, Richard Woodard, Guenakh Mitselmakher, David Tanner, Guido Mueller, Sergei Klimenko, Steve Eikenberry (Astronomy) and John Conklin (Aerospace Engineering). The main research interests of the group are the study of inspiralling binary systems using post-Newtonian and self-force methods, strong-field and gravity-wave tests of GR, quantum gravity, LIGO optical systems and LIGO data analysis, and development of instrumentation for space-based gravitational wave detectors. We have strong collaborations with the Institute of Astrophysics of Paris. Contact Clifford Will for further information. Send curriculum vita, statement of research interests, and three letters of reference via email to Tessie Colson . Applications received before December 15, 2014 will receive full consideration. The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Postdoctoral positions in gravity and high energy astrophysics at Fudan ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2014/10/13/postdoctoral-positions-in-grav... Deadline: 2014-12-31 Location: Shanghai, China Additional Information: http://www.physics.fudan.edu.cn/tps/people/bambi/ Contact: bambi[AT]fudan.edu.cn The gravity and high energy astrophysics group at Fudan University (Shanghai, China) has 1-2 postdoctoral positions for the next academic year. Applications from candidates working in any research area of gravity and high energy astrophysics will be considered, but preference may be given to those with interest/experience in: 1) Physics and astrophysics of black holes 2) X-ray astronomy (theory or data analysis) 3) Alternative theories of gravity 4) Gravitational waves (theory) The group is led by Cosimo Bambi and currently consists of 3 postdocs (Priti Mishra, Diego Rubiera-Garcia, Naoki Tsukamoto), a long-term visitor (Ivan Arraut), and several graduate and undergraduate students. Additional details about projects and activities can be found here: http://www.physics.fudan.edu.cn/tps/people/bambi/ The group has also interactions with other groups at Fudan, in particular the ones of particle cosmology (Antonino Marciano) and quantum gravity (Leonardo Modesto). Interested candidates should send their CV (including, among other things, date of birth, contact details of 2-3 referees, and possible starting date), short statement of research interests and/or experience, and publication list to: Prof. Cosimo Bambi E-mail: bambi[AT]fudan.edu.cn Please arrange also at least 2-3 recommendation letters to be sent separately to the same email address. Applications received by December 31 will receive full consideration. Further details: Salary: The salary starts from 100,000 CNY/year (about 1,000 EUR/month, tax-free for non-Chinese researchers). Candidates with a PhD from an overseas top university may be eligible to apply for fellowships from the Central Government of 200,000 CNY/year. Housing: Fudan can provide apartments of 50-80 square meters inside the campus at very convenient rental rates. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Postdoctoral Researcher in Theoretical Cosmology at University of Portsmouth, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=9836 Deadline: 2015-01-02 Location: Portsmouth, UK Additional Information: https://port.engageats.co.uk Contact: kazuya.koyama[AT]port.ac.uk University of Portsmouth Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation Postdoctoral Researcher in Theoretical Cosmology Fixed term contract for two years Salary: 28,695 - 32,277 GBP per annum Position number: 10013084 Closing date: 02 January 2015 The Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation (ICG) intends to appoint a postdoctoral researcher in theoretical cosmology. The researcher will work on projects funded by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), in particular models of modified gravity and dark energy. A PhD degree and relevant research experience are required. The post is for two years, with an anticipated start date of 1 October 2015. The ICG consists of 11 academic staff, 17 postdoctoral researchers and 19 PhD students, and is a member of the Sloan Digital Sky Surveys (SDSS-III and SDSS-IV), the Dark Energy Survey, the UK Low Frequency Array (LOFAR:UK) and the Euclid Consortium. The University of Portsmouth is a member of the South-East Physics Network (SEPnet)2 and hosts the 1520-core SEPnet-ASTRO supercomputer (SCIAMA-II). For further information, please visit the ICG website at www.icg.port.ac.uk. Applications (application form, CV, publication list and research statement) should be submitted via the online application system at https://port.engageats.co.uk by the closing date, 2nd January 2015. Applicants should also arrange for up to three reference letters and application materials to be sent by email to icg-admin[AT]port.ac.uk, to arrive by the same date. Late applications may be considered; please contact the HR Recruitment team via hrrecruitment[AT]port.ac.uk for details on how to apply. We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, but applications are particularly encouraged from traditionally under-represented groups in science. The University of Portsmouth is member of the Athena SWAN charter and an Institute of Physics Project Juno Supporter; these projects show a commitment to introduce organisational and cultural practices that promote gender equality in science and create a better working environment for men and women. For informal enquiries about particular projects please contact Kazuya Koyama by email: kazuya.koyama[AT]port.ac.uk or phone +44 (0)23 9284 5151. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Georgia Tech: Postdoctoral Positions ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2014/10/14/georgia-tech-postdoctoral-posi... Deadline: 2014-12-01 Location: Atlanta, USA Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4884 Contact: laura.cadonati[AT]physics.gatech.edu Postdoctoral Positions in Gravitational Wave Astrophysics The Georgia Institute of Technology invites applications for several postdoctoral appointments in gravitational wave physics within its Center for Relativistic Astrophysics (CRA). The areas of interest are: searches and astrophysics of gravitational wave transients in Advanced LIGO, detector characterization of Advanced LIGO data, numerical relativity and computational astrophysics. Appointments will be for two years, with subsequent renewals depending on performance and availability of funds. The starting date could be as early as January 2015, and positions will remain open until filled. Successful candidates will join an energetic team with a strong program in gravitational wave and multi messenger astrophysics. Faculty members at the CRA (http://www.cra.gatech.edu) are David Ballantyne (high energy astrophysics), Tamara Bogdanovic (astrophysics and cosmology), Laura Cadonati (gravitational wave physics), Pablo Laguna (computational astrophysics and numerical relativity), Nepomuk Otte (particle astrophysics), Deirdre Shoemaker (gravitational wave physics and numerical relativity), Ignacio Taboada (particle astrophysics) and John Wise (cosmology). Application materials will be accepted electronically at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4884 Applicants should upload 1) a cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, including a full list of publications, and 3) a research statement. Information on the submission of three letters of reference is provided during the on-line application process. Review of complete applications will begin December 1st, 2014. Inquires may be addressed by email to laura.cadonati[AT]physics.gatech.edu The Georgia Institute of Technology, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Postdoc position in AdS gravity, Krakow, PL ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=9853 Deadline: 2014-11-15 Location: Krakow (Poland) Additional Information: http://www.fais.uj.edu.pl/wydzial/zatrudnienie/-/journal_content/56_INSTANCE... Contact: piotr.bizon[AT]aei.mpg.de A postdoc position is available at the Jagiellonian University (Krakow) to work within the NCN funded project "Asymptotically AdS spacetimes and turbulence". The post is available for a period of 2 years, starting as soon as possible. The gross monthly salary is 7500 PLN. Applicants are expected to have experience in numerical relativity and massive parallel numerical simulations on clusters. Interested candidates should send their cv, list of publications, and a short description of research interests to prof. Piotr Bizon (email: piotr.bizon[AT]aei.mpg.de) and arrange two recommendation letters to be sent to the same address. The deadline for applications is November 15, 2014. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. Post-doctoral position in gravitation theory at the University of Maryland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=9867 Deadline: 2014-12-15 Location: College Park, Maryland, USA Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4943 Contact: jacobson[AT]physics.umd.edu The Maryland Gravitation Theory Group announces an opening for a postdoctoral position, starting in the Fall of 2015. The position is for one year, with renewal for a second year expected, depending on the continuation of funding and satisfactory progress. A broad range of potential research areas for this position will be considered. These include, but are not limited to, phenomenology of general relativity and modified gravity theories, black hole thermodynamics, quantum field theory in curved spacetime, quantum gravity, and ideal MHD (especially analytic methods in general relativistic force-free electrodynamics). The Maryland Gravitation Theory Group (http://www.physics.umd.edu/rgroups/grt) overlaps with the Maryland Center for Fundamental Physics (MCFP, http://mcfp.physics.umd.edu/), which also includes particle and nuclear theory groups, and with the Joint Space Science Institute (JSI, http://jsi.astro.umd.edu/), which includes members from physics, astronomy, and NASA/Goddard. Applications should be submitted via Academic Jobs Online, at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4943. Candidates should include a CV, publication list, and statement of research experience, plans, and interests, and arrange for at least three letters of reference to be submitted as well. Maryland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Deadline for full consideration: December 15, 2014 Contact: Ted Jacobson Email: jacobson[AT]physics.umd.edu +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Postdoctoral position in Quantum Gravity in Marseille ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=9872 Deadline: 2014-11-15 Location: Marseille, France Additional Information: http://www.cpt.univ-mrs.fr/~quantumgravity Contact: gravity[AT]cpt.univ-mrs.fr The Quantum Gravity équipe of the 'Centre de Physique Theorique de Luminy' in Marseille, France, offers a postdoctoral position for the duration of one year. The position must start before October 1st 2015; earlier start is welcome. Candidates are requested to have knowledge in quantum gravity and be interested in collaborating with the group. The group (http://www.cpt.univ-mrs.fr/~quantumgravity/) is currently formed by four faculties, four postdocs, four graduate students and two long term visitors. Current research interests include: loop quantum gravity, singularity free black holes (from various quantum gravity theories), black hole thermodynamics, spin networks and twisted geometries, spinfoams, twistors, loop quantum cosmology, fast radio bursts and gamma ray bursts, generally covariant statistical mechanics. The group is associated to the Samy Maroun Center for Time Space and the Quantum (http://www.cpt.univ-mrs.fr/~gravity/CenterEN.html). Candidates can send an application by email at the address: gravity[AT]cpt.univ-mrs.fr. Please include your name in the subject line. Please include a letter stating clearly the reasons for your interest in the Marseille group. Support letters from senior scientists are welcome. The selection of the applications starts November 15th. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Postdoc position in theoretical gravity at LSU ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=9877 Deadline: 2014-12-01 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA Additional Information: https://lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=58360 Contact: agullo[AT]lsu.edu The theoretical relativity group of Louisiana State University invites applications for a postdoctoral position working in quantum gravity and/or theoretical cosmology and/or quantum field theory in curved space-times. The initial appointment will be for one year and is expected to be renewed for another one or two years subject to satisfactory progress and availability of funds. The core relativity group at LSU consists of Ivan Agullo, Steve Brandt, Frank Loeffler, Peter Diener, Jorge Pullin and Parampreet Singh. In addition to that, LSU hosts a strong experimental gravity group with activity in LIGO, whose Livingston site is 30 miles away from Baton Rouge. LSU is also host to the Center for Computation and Technology (CCT), a multidisciplinary research center which includes computational groups in several areas of science, engineering and the humanities. Several researchers in the relativity group have joint appointments at CCT. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. Faculty Position in Astronomy at Cardiff ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=9883 Deadline: 2014-11-17 Location: Cardiff University, UK Additional Information: https://krb-sjobs.brassring.com/TGWebHost/jobdetails.aspx?SID=%5e_slp_rhc_qf4gKdJN50lU9Mm%2fyRvRMcl7%2fKH3Wlpbz%2f4zIAbogIm90iBVdf1g70QWT2fEs_slp_rhc_0&jobId=742914&type=search&JobReqLang=140&recordstart=1&JobSiteId=5460&JobSiteInfo=742914_5460&GQId=1164 Contact: Matt.Griffin[AT]astro.cf.ac.uk The School of Physics and Astronomy at Cardiff University has an immediate vacancy for an academic appointment at Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer/ Reader level, in the area of astronomical research. We are seeking to make an appointment that will strengthen our research programme in extragalactic astronomy/cosmology, star formation, exoplanets or transient astronomy, and contribute to our undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes. We would also be interested in candidates whose research programme (theory or observational) would make use of the UK involvement in facilities such as ALMA, PLATO, Euclid and E-ELT and the major UK investment in the Square Kilometre Array. Our main criterion, however, is research excellence. For details please visit the job advert page. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. Postdoctoral Position in Black Hole Accretion and Strong Gravity at MPE, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=9889 Deadline: 2014-12-15 Location: Garching, Germany Additional Information: http://www.mpe.mpg.de/~jdexter Contact: jdexter[AT]mpe.mpg.de Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in black hole astrophysics at the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics starting summer or fall 2015. The successful applicant will work with Dr. Jason Dexter and other members of the Infrared/Submillimeter group on topics related to black hole accretion physics and strong gravity, including the Event Horizon Telescope and VLTI GRAVITY experiments. Applicants with expertise in theory, computation, or observation are all welcome to apply. The MPE and the neighboring MPA offer a vibrant science environment with expertise in a broad spectrum of research topics and access to world class facilities. A PhD in astronomy, physics, or a related field is required by the date of employment. The initial appointment is for two years, with an extension for the third year depending on satisfactory performance and the availability of funding. The position comes with a generous travel budget and the opportunity to spend time at UC Berkeley as part of an international exchange program in astrophysics between the Max Planck Society and UCB. Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, CV, publication list, and statement of research interests (3 pages or less) to irjobs@mpe.mpg.de, and arrange for 3 letters of reference to be sent to the same e-mail address. Applications received by December 15, 2014 will receive full consideration. Later applications will be considered until the position is filled. The Max-Planck Society is an equal opportunity employer and women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12. Postdoc in gravity at Nottingham ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=9892 Deadline: 2014-11-25 Location: Nottingham, UK Additional Information: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/ref/SCI316914 Contact: Thomas.Sotiriou[AT]nottingham.ac.uk Applications are invited for the above post to work with Dr Thomas Sotiriou on the ERC funded project Challenging General Relativity. The research is aimed at exploring the limits of General Relativity as a theory of the gravitational interaction. The main research areas of the research group are quantum gravity and phenomenology, alternative theories of gravity, and the strong gravity regime. More details about the group can be found here: http://thomassotiriou.wix.com/challenginggr Candidates must hold or be near completion of a PhD, or equivalent, in mathematics, physics or a closely related discipline. Research experience in the field of gravity and in one of the 3 aforementioned main research areas of the group is essential. This full-time post is available from 1 June 2015 and will be offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of 24 months. To apply please visit this link: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/ref/SCI316914 In recognition of its commitment to promoting women in science, The University of Nottingham is one of four universities to hold a Silver Athena SWAN Award. For information about the School of Mathematical Sciences, which has strong and active research groups, see: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/mathematics/index.aspx Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Thomas Sotiriou, email: thomas.sotiriou[AT]nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.13. PhD Positions in Black Hole Accretion and Strong Gravity at MPE, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2014/10/28/phd-positions-in-black-hole-ac... Deadline: 2014-11-15 Location: Garching, Germany Additional Information: http://www.imprs-astro.mpg.de/content/application Contact: jdexter[AT]mpe.mpg.de Applications are invited for PhD positions in black hole astrophysics at the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics starting summer or fall 2015. The successful applicants will work with Dr. Jason Dexter and other members of the Infrared/Submillimeter group on topics related to black hole accretion physics and strong gravity, including the Event Horizon Telescope and VLTI GRAVITY experiments. Applicants with interests in theory, computation, or observation are all welcome to apply. The MPE and the neighboring MPA offer a vibrant science environment with expertise in a broad spectrum of research topics and access to world class facilities. Qualified applicants should apply through the IMPRS program (see link). Please state in the application that you are interested in working with the IR group at MPE. The IMPRS application deadline is November 15, 2014. For later applications or inquiries about the positions, please e-mail jdexter[AT]mpe.mpg.de The Max-Planck Society is an equal opportunity employer and women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.14. Post-doctoral Scholar Position at IGC, Penn State ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2014/10/29/post-doctoral-scholar-position... Deadline: 2014-12-15 Location: Penn State, University Park, PA, USA Additional Information: http://gravity.psu.edu/opportunities/postdoc_fall2015.shtml Contact: rxh1[AT]psu.edu The Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking to fill one or more post-doctoral scholar positions in the theoretical aspects of gravitational physics. The initial appointment is for one year, and is expected to be renewed for a second year subject to satisfactory progress and availability of funds. In exceptional cases it has been renewed also for a third year. The successful candidate will participate in the research programs led by Professors Abhay Ashtekar and Eugenio Bianchi. These include projects in classical general relativity, geometric analysis and cosmology; loop quantum gravity with emphasis on spin foams and loop quantum cosmology; all aspects of quantum black holes with emphasis on entanglement entropy and singularity resolution; and relation between loop quantum gravity and other approaches to quantum gravity and non-perturbative techniques in quantum field theory. The larger gravitational theory group faculty includes Murat Gunaydin, Radu Roiban and Sarah Shandera. In addition Professor Alejandro Corichi holds a visiting appointment at the Institute. Successful candidates will be encouraged to interact also with mathematicians in the Center for Fundamental Theory and with members of the Center for Theoretical and Observational Cosmology. During the current academic year, the Institute has 22 post-docs (including Drs. Nishant Agarwal, Marc Geiller, Brajesh Gupt, Sohyun Park, Wolfgang Wieland and Nelson Yokomizo in Fundamental Theory and Cosmology). For further information on the Institute, see http://www.gravity.psu.edu/ A Ph.D. in physics or a related field is required, with a research record showing a strong background in general relativity, and at least one of the other areas listed above. While the primary responsibility of the successful candidate(s) will be to carry out research in some of these areas, we also expect them to interact strongly with the other researchers in the gravity and cosmology group at Penn State. There may be opportunities to teach one course during their two years at Penn State. The Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos offers significant additional resources for research expenses to exceptional candidates. They can be used for academic travel, computers, software, books, etc, entirely at the post-doctoral scholar's discretion. Applications must be submitted electronically at <a href="https://app2.ohr.psu.edu/Jobs/External/EVMS2_External/currentap1.cfm#54344" title="Post-doctoral Scholar, IGC, Penn State " target="_blank">https://app2.ohr.psu.edu/Jobs/External/EVMS2_External/currentap1.cfm#54344</a> and include a cover letter, CV and statement of research interests. Applicants should arrange for three reference letters to be submitted to Randi Neshteruk at rxh1[AT]psu.edu indicating the appropriate job number in the subject line. This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire, with possibility of re-funding. Review of applications will begin on December 15th and continue until suitable candidate(s) are found. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: For more about safety at Penn State, and to review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters, please go to http://www.police.psu.edu/clery/, which will also provide you with detail on how to request a hard copy of the Annual Security Report. Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, women, veterans, disabled individuals, and other protected groups. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.15. Postdoctoral position in gravitational wave physics at UIB, Spain ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2014/10/29/postdoctoral-position-in-gravi... Deadline: 2014-12-15 Location: Palma de Mallorca, Spain Additional Information: http://grg.uib.es Contact: sascha.husa[AT]uib.es The gravity group at the Balearic Islands University (UIB) is seeking applications for a postdoctoral position in the areas of gravitational wave physics and astrophysics, including data analysis, modeling of gravitational-wave sources, numerical relativity, and related astrophysical topics. Our group is a member of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, the GEO600 project, and the Institute of Space Studies of Catalonia (IEEC), and consists of faculty members Carles Bona, Jaume Carot, Sascha Husa, Joan Masso, Carlos Palenzuela and Alicia Sintes, as well as several graduate students. The position is funded by MIMECO grant FPA2013-41042-P (Data analysis of gravitational waves and source simulations for the advanced detector era) to Alicia Sintes and Sascha Husa. The position is available in 2015 with negotiable starting date. Initial appointment is for 1 year, with renewal for a second year expected, depending on satisfactory progress. Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications, brief description of research interests and achievements, as well as arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to gravity.uib.contact[AT]gmail.com. Please address enquiries to Alicia Sintes (alicia.sintes[AT]uib.es) and Sascha Husa (sascha.husa[AT]uib.es). Review of applications will begin on December 15, and applications will be considered until the position is filled. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.16. Master and Ph.D. in Physics at Osaka University, Japan: courses in English ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2014/10/30/master-and-ph-d-in-physics-at-... Deadline: 2014-12-12 Location: Osaka, Japan Additional Information: http://www.rcnp.osaka-u.ac.jp/~ipc/index.html Contact: ipc-office[AT]ipc.phys.sci.osaka-u.ac.jp The Department of Physics of Osaka University is calling for applications to its International Physics Course (IPC). It offers Master and Ph.D. courses on a wide range of research topics in Physics (see the webpage below for more details). Some successful applicants will receive a scholarship. Education and research is conducted in English (but students are welcome to learn a little of Japanese language and culture). Applications for admission to academic year 2015/16 (starting from April 1 or October 1, 2015) are accepted until December 12, 2014, but applicants should contact the staff of Osaka University at least one month before the deadline, in order to work out details of the research plan and financial support. For further information see the website. Luca Baiotti Osaka University +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.17. Postdoctoral positions at CITA, University of Toronto ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2014/10/30/postdoctoral-positions-at-cita... Deadline: 2014-11-15 Location: Toronto, Canada Additional Information: http://www.cita.utoronto.ca Contact: office[AT]cita.utoronto.ca CANADIAN INSTITUTE FOR THEORETICAL ASTROPHYSICS (CITA) POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS CITA is a national centre for theoretical astrophysics located at the University of Toronto. The Institute expects to offer several postdoctoral fellowships of two to three years. The starting date will be September 1, 2015. Funds will be available for travel and other research expenses. A Ph.D. in any field of theoretical astrophysics is required. Fellows are expected to carry out original research in theoretical astrophysics under the general supervision of the permanent faculty whose interests include: cosmology, interstellar matter, galaxy, star and planet formation, solar physics, high energy astrophysics, numerical relativity and gravitational waves. Visit the CITA website at www.cita.utoronto.ca for application instructions. We only accept electronic submissions. Applicants will be asked to submit a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and arrange for three letters of recommendation. The deadline for applications and all letters of recommendation is November 15, 2014. The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.18. Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical General Relativity or Relativistic Astrophysics at the University of Arizona ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2014/10/30/postdoctoral-position-in-theor... Deadline: 2014-12-01 Location: Tucson, AZ Additional Information: http://www.uacareertrack.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=214071 Contact: sgralla[AT]email.arizona.edu The Department of Physics and the Theoretical Astrophysics Program at the University of Arizona invite applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in the area of theoretical general relativity or relativistic astrophysics. Particular areas of interest are gravitational-wave astrophysics, pulsar and black hole magnetospheres, and the motion of bodies in general relativity and alternative theories. Applications from those with related or complimentary interests are encouraged, and candidates specializing in both analytical and numerical techniques will be considered. The successful candidate will be a member of the physics department as well as the Theoretical Astrophysics Program, a partnership between the departments of physics, astronomy, and planetary sciences that supports a colloquium series, small grants, and regular interaction events. For more information about the position, contact Prof. Sam Gralla at sgralla[AT]email.arizona.edu. To apply, visit www.uacareertrack.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=214071 and apply for job number 56750. A complete application requires a CV including a full list of publications, a research statement, and at least three letters of recommendation. Please arrange for the letters to be sent to Prof. Gralla at sgralla[AT]email.arizona.edu. For technical assistance regarding the application procedure, contact Carmen Montijo at montijoc[AT]email.arizona.edu. The deadline for full consideration is December 1, 2014. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.19. Postdoc Position at the Institute for Quantum Gravity, Erlangen-Nuernberg ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2014/10/31/postdoc-position-at-the-instit... Deadline: 2014-12-07 Location: Erlangen, Germany Additional Information: http://www.gravity.physik.fau.de/opportunities/jobs/jobs.shtml Contact: application[AT]gravity.fau.de Postdoctoral Positions in Erlangen-Nuernberg In autumn 2015, one postdoctoral position in the field of quantum physics of the gravitational field, in particular quantum gravity and quantum cosmology, will 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. 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 (TVOeD). The successful candidate will be part of the centre for quantum gravity at the FAU. The centre currently hosts 4 professors, 3 postdocs plus guests, fellows, PhD and diploma/master students. Altogether, there is space for up to 30 scientists. Current staff includes professors Kristina Giesel, Hanno Sahlmann, Frederic Schuller (Interim professor) and Thomas Thiemann (Chair), Emeriti Frieder Lenz (former chair), Michael Thies and Hartmut Hofmann, postdocs Daniele Pranzetti, Marcin Kisielowski and Muxin Han as well as 7 Phd and 5 master students. Former institute members Prof. Jonathan Engle (Florida Atlantic University) and Florian Girelli (University of Waterloo and Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics) hold affiliate positions. 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 'Universe' in Munich, especially with the groups working on (quantum) cosmology. The IQG fosters strong links with the Department of Mathematics in Erlangen. The University of Erlangen has identified the collaboration between the IQG, the chair for statistical physics and the chair for algebra and representation theory as one of its prestigious 'emerging field projects' which is generously supported. Finally, the IQG is in close contact with a network of international research centers focussing on quantum gravity such as the Albert Einstein Institute in Potsdam, Germany; 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. Applicants must have a PhD in either physics or mathematics and should have prior research experience in general relativity and/or quantum field theory and a strong interest in working on aspects of non perturbative and background independent quantum gravity. The following list of materials should be uploaded in one pdf- or zip file, whose name should include your lastname, using the application form below. 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 prior to the deadline by the referees via the electronic form available at this link: Referee Upload . Recommendation letters sent by email will not be accepted. Please note that after successful submission you will receive a confirmation email regarding your application. In case you do not receive a confirmation email your upload was not successful and you can contact us at application[AT]gravity.fau.de. Applications will be reviewed starting December 7th, 2014 but later applications will be considered until the position is filled. The starting date of the position is normally Oct. 1st 2015 but there is some flexibility. For further information about the University and the Institute please visit: http://www.uni-erlangen.de/einrichtungen/fakultaeten/nat/departments.shtml and http://www.gravity.physik.fau.de For further information about the position please send an inquiry to application[AT]gravity.fau.de. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.20. Tenure Track position in cosmology or astrophysics at UNAM ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=9942 Deadline: 2014-11-30 Location: Cuernavaca, Mexico Additional Information: http://www.fis.unam.mx/noticias_ver.php?ID=284 Contact: hidalgo[AT]fis.unam.mx The Instituto de Ciencias Fisicas of the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (ICF-UNAM), at the Morelos campus in the city of Cuernavaca, invites applications for an Associate Professorship (Tenure Track) in the area of cosmology and/or computational astrophysics. We seek a candidate with a strong, internationally recognized record in one of the above subjects, including co-authorship of a simulation code of astrophysical or cosmological interest, and/or proficiency in public simulation codes, as well as the ability to get supercomputing resources at national and international levels. Strong candidates in other areas of cosmology are also encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be collaborating with local researchers, in particular Luis Benet, Gabriel German, Juan Carlos Hidalgo, Gloria Koenigsberger and Frederic Masset. Current research areas of this group at the ICF include: planetary formation and studies of protoplanetary disks, early universe cosmology and relativistic corrections to Large Scale Structure formation. Local computational facilities include a 5320 core cluster (at UNAM) and a 24 K20 GPUs cluster in the Institute premises. Starting salary, including supplements, ranks between 31,500 and 32,500 USD, per annum after taxes. Interested researchers should submit an application consisting of Curriculum Vitae, a list of publications and a statement of research interests as well as three letters of recommendation. Applications will be accepted in electronic form until the 30th of November of 2014. For further information please write to masset[AT]fis.unam.mx or hidalgo[AT]fis.unam.mx . +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. New CQG focus issue on Entanglement and Quantum Gravity edited by Eugenio Bianchi and Carlo Rovelli ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=9885 Additional Information: http://j.mp/1pxgJ8z Dear Colleagues, It is my pleasure to present this focus issue on Entanglement and Quantum Gravity, guest edited by Eugenio Bianchi and Carlo Rovelli: http://j.mp/1pxgJ8z Recent years have seen a flourishing of interest in the role that entanglement entropy plays in the physics of spacetime. Insights have been obtained into the role of entanglement for the entropy for black hole thermodynamics, and new ideas have been explored connecting entanglement to holography, wormholes, to the structure itself of semiclassical spacetime and others. This special issue collects a number of articles on this topic, offering a partial overview of these new developments. The full issue is available from IOPscience for free for the next 3 months. I hope you enjoy reading the collection. Kind regards, Ben Sheard Publishing Editor Classical and Quantum Gravity IOP Publishing iopscience.org/cqg ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. 2015 IUPAP General Relativity and Gravitation Young Scientist Prize ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=9904 Additional Information: http://indico.cern.ch/event/stars2015 The IUPAP General Relativity and Gravitation Young Scientist Prize is now open for nominations: As an affiliated commission (AC2) of the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP), the International Society on General Relativity and Gravitation (ISGRG) offers an annual IUPAP Young Scientist Prize. The IUPAP Young Scientist Prizes recognize outstanding achievements of scientists at early stages of their career. Each prize consists of a certificate citing the contributions made by the recipient, a medal and 1000 euros. The conditions for the prize are: The IUPAP General Relativity and Gravitation Young Scientist Prize can be for work in any area of relativity and gravitation, theoretical or experimental. On 1 February 2015, nominees must have a maximum of eight years of research experience (excluding career interruptions) following the Ph.D. (or equivalent) degree. They are expected to have displayed significant achievement and exceptional promise for future achievements in relativity and gravitation. <strong>The primary nominator must be a member of the International Society on General Relativity and Gravitation.</strong> Nominations may be made by any member of ISGRG (other than the nominee) and should be accompanied by a CV, a proposed citation of 30-50 words summarizing the reason for the nomination, a list of publications and a description (about one page long) of the specific achievements of the nominee, who need not be an ISGRG member. It is important that the selection committee has specific information that allows it to determine what the nominee has contributed and how this will impact the subject. Therefore it will be extremely helpful to the selection committee to receive at least two additional letters supporting the nomination that detail the expected significance of the contributions of the nominee. It is also appropriate to submit additional materials such as published articles. In the case of co-authored or multi-authored publications, it is essential for nominators and supporters to discuss the nominee's precise contributions, if known, in addition to the work's overall significance. The entire package should be bundled into a single PDF file and emailed to the Secretary of ISGRG, beverlyberger[AT]me.com, by 1 February 2015. The winner will be announced on 14 March 2015 and the award made shortly thereafter. The official presentation of the award will be made at the GR21 conference in 2016. Through the generosity of Prof. Abhay Ashtekar (Penn State U), an Ashtekar Travel Award of $1000 will be presented to the winner as partial support for travel to GR21. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. Living Reviews in Relativity ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2014/10/31/living-reviews-in-relativity/ Additional Information: http://relativity.livingreviews.org/ Living Reviews in Relativity is a pioneer open-access journal project, which started operations in 1998. The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute) is no longer able to operate Living Reviews in Relativity, but will continue to host the web site while the search for a long term solution for the journal is underway. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. Death of Tullio Regge ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2014/10/31/death-of-tullio-regge/ Additional Information: http://sigrav.na.infn.it/tullio-regge Tullio Regge, a theoretical and mathematical physicist who made fundamental contributions to science worldwide, died on October 23, 2014, at the age of 83. A longer obituary can be found at http://sigrav.na.infn.it/tullio-regge. Regge graduated from Turin, Italy, and received his PhD from Rochester, USA. He was at the Max Planck Institute for Physics where he worked with Werner Heisenberg. Then he was appointed to the chair of Relativity at Turin University. He also was a member of the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, USA, and a staff member at CERN. He returned to Italy to Turin University then to Turin Polytecnico. Regge has worked in and across the two main revolutions in theoretical physics of the last century: general relativity and quantum mechanics. In quantum mechanics, at the end of the 1950's Regge proposed a truly innovative theory, using complex angular momenta in scattering theory to describe strong nuclear forces among elementary particles, known as the theory of Regge poles. This led to the model of Veneziano, which in turn promoted the development of String Theory. In general relativity, in 1961 he proposed a new way to solve Einstein's equations with his theory of discrete gravity, based on the `discretization' of spacetime. This theory, known as Regge calculus was the first discrete gauge theory suitable for numerical simulation, and an early relative of lattice gauge theory. He and Ponzano developed a quantum version now known as the Ponzano-Regge model. This was the first of a series of state sum models for quantum gravity known as spin foam models. In mathematics, the model also developed into the Turaev-Viro model, an example of a quantum invariant. While at Princeton, Regge and Wheeler made fundamental contributions to the study of black holes, especially through what is known as the Regge-Wheeler equation. He also worked on numerous other problems in general relativity, e.g. in quantum constrained systems, in quantum vortices and supergravity, and lower dimensional gravity. He had many students and collaborators, who gratefully look back to his contributions and keep his memory alive. Italian physics in particular, and world theoretical physics has lost one of its most important characters. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.5. Publication of the MG13 proceedings and first parallel sessions of the next MG14 (Rome, 2015) ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=9936 Additional Information: http://www.worldscientific.com/worldscibooks/10.1142/9194 The proceedings of the MG13 Meeting on General Relativity (Stockholm University, Sweden, 1 – 7 July 2012), edited by: Kjell Rosquist (Stockholm University, Sweden), Robert T Jantzen (Villanova University, USA) and Remo Ruffini (International Center for Relativistic Astrophysics Network (ICRANet), Italy & University of Rome “Sapienza”, Italy) are ready and will be printed and distributed by the end of 2014. The three volumes of the proceedings of MG13 (see http://www.worldscientific.com/worldscibooks/10.1142/9194) give a broad view of all aspects of gravitational physics and astrophysics, from mathematical issues to recent observations and experiments. The scientific program of the meeting included 33 morning plenary talks during 6 days, and 75 parallel sessions over 4 afternoons. Meanwhile, continues the organizers’ work on the program of the next MG14 of Rome, 2015. We can anticipate the first confirmed parallel sessions: Self-forces and small-mass-ratio binaries (Adam Pound) Post-Newtonian and Analytic Approximations (Alexandre Le Tiec) Binary Black Holes as Sources of Multi-messenger Astronomy (Pablo Laguna) Numerical Analysis of Coalescing Binaries (Masaru Shibata) Results and Strategies in Dark Matter Detection (Rita Bernabei) Blazar (Paolo Giommi, Paolo Padovani) Extended Theories of Gravity (Salvatore Capozziello) Gravitational fields with sources: From compact objects to black holes (José P. S. Lemos, Paolo Pani) Black holes in binary stellar systems and galactic nuclei (Anatoly M. Cherepaschuck, Stanislav O.Alexeyev) Cosmic Microwave Background measurements (Silvia Masi, Paolo de Bernardis) Cosmology with the Cosmic Microwave Background: Implications of Planck and Other Experiments in Temperature and Polarization (Carlo Burigana, Hans Ulrik Nørgaard-Nielsen) Dark Energy and the Accelerating Universe (Alexei Starobinski, David Polarski) Theoretical and Mathematical Cosmology (Alan Coley, David Wiltshire) Semiclassical and Quantum Cosmology  (Paulo Vargas Moniz) Experimental Gravitation (Claus Laemmerzahl) Variation of Fundamental Constants (Victor Flambaum, Julian Berengut) Compact Binaries and Strong-Field Tests of Gravity (Michael Kramer) Photospheric Emission in GRBs (Gregory Vereshchagin, J Michael Burgess) The energy compositions and acceleration processes of GRB jets (Shiho Kobayashi, Stefano Covino) Exact Solutions in Four and Higher Dimensions: Mathematical Aspects (Georgy Alekseev) Cosmological Singularities and Asymptotics (Spiros Cotsakis) Theoretical Issues in GR (Dieter Brill) Exact Solutions (Physical Aspects) (Susan Scott) Quantum Fields (Vladimir Belinski) Sources of Gravitational Waves (Andrew Melatos) Status of the Gravitational Wave Detectors (Jean-Yves Vinet) History of Relativity and Cosmology (Christian Bracco) Observational Gravitational Lensing [Microlensing] (Philippe Jetzer) Cosmology from GRBs (Lorenzo Amati) Loop Quantum Gravity, Quantum Geometry, Spin Foams (Jerzy Lewandowski) Quantum Gravity Phenomenology (Giovanni Amelino-Camelia) Loop quantum gravity: cosmology and black holes (Jorge Pullin, Parampreet Singh) Nuclear Physics and Astrophysics (Jorge Rueda, Rodrigo Negreiros) Strong (EM) Field Physics and Astrophysics (Sang Pyo Kim, She-Sheng Xue) Ground experiments and astrophysical observations in Strong Field Physics (Sang Pyo Kim, She-Sheng Xue) Strong Fields and High Energy Astrophysical events (Yu-Qing Lou) Supernova Explosions and Neutron Stars Dynamics (Kostas Kokkotas) Accretion Processes onto Black Holes: Observation and Modeling (Sandip Chakrabarti) Future prospects in high energy astrophysics (Filippo Frontera, Aldo Morselli) New States of Matter and Strong Electromagnetico Fields in the Universe (Cesar Zen) QCD phase diagram: from nuclear astrophysics to heavy ion collisons (Debora Peres Menezes) Stellar Black Holes (Microquasars) (Felix Mirabel) Experimental tests of fundamental physics with high energy gamma rays (Alessandro De Angelis) Tests of gravity with atom interferometers and clocks (Gugliemo Tino) Numerical simulations, SN, and GRB, connecting with massive SN (Valeri Chechetkin, Alexey Aksenov, Pascal Chardonnet) Theory of light propagation in gravitation fields (lensing, shadows, etc.) (Volker Perlick) Hairy Black Holes (Jutta Kunz) Scalar fields in cosmology (Alfredo Macias) Quantum Spacetime(chair Gherardo Piacitelli, general 40 minute talk by Sergio Doplicher) Statistics and Geometry of Weak Lensing Data  (Domenico Marinucci) Future Experiments and Missions in X and Gamma Ray (Shuang-Nan Zhang, Oscar Adriani) Branes and Instantons in String Theory (Alberto Lerda) Black Holes in String Theory (Gianguido Dall'Agata) Gauge/gravity and related correspondences (Rubik Poghossian) String Pheno and Cosmo (Gianfranco Pradisi) The Status of Magnetic White Dwarfs (Enrique Garcia-Berro) Geometric approaches to the thermodynamics of black holes (Hernando Quevedo) Double Neutron Stars and Neutron Star-White Dwarf Binaries (Thomas Tauris) Interacting Dark Matter (Nikolaos Mavromatos) A preliminary list of chairpersons and parallel sessions can be seen at: http://www.icra.it/mg/mg14/par_sessions_chairs.htm The complete and detailed list will be published on the site: http://www.icra.it/mg/mg14/ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++