########################################## Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Higgs Cosmology, Chicheley Hall, UK 1.2. BritGrav 17, Oxford, UK 1.3. New Frontiers in Gravitational-Wave Astrophysics, Rome, Italy 1.4. Quantum Gravity in Paris 2017 1.5. The 4th Conference of the Polish Society on Relativity, Kazimierz Dolny, Poland 1.6. IXth Dutch - Belgian Gravitational Wave meeting, Leuven, Belgium 1.7. 4th IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for Aerospace, Special Session on "Relativistic Metrology", Padova, Italy 1.8. Quantum Field Theory: Concepts, Constructions and Curved Spacetimes, York, UK 1.9. Atlantic General Relativity 2017 Conference and Workshop, St. John's, Canada 1.10. The Modern Physics of Compact Stars and Relativistic Gravity 2017, Yerevan, Armenia 1.11. 20th Capra Meeting on Radiation Reaction in General Relativity, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1st Announcement 1.12. First Hermann Minkowski Meeting on the Foundations of Spacetime Physics, Varna, Bulgaria 2. Jobs 2.1. Prize postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Birmingham 2.2. Postdoc positions on Gravitational Waves and Black Hole Theory, Leuven, Belgium 2.3. Postdoctoral position in Relativistic Astrophysics, Prague, Czech Republic 2.4. Positions in TianQin Research Center for Gravitational Physics, Zhuhai, China 2.5. Junior Research Leader in Computational Astrophysics in KASI, Daejeon, Korea 2.6. Permanent faculty member in Computational Astrophysics at KASI, Daejeon, Korea 2.7. Post-doctoral positions in Gravitational Wave Astrophysics, Paris, France 2.8. PhD position in Gravitation and Cosmology, Bilbao Spain 2.9. Postdoc position in Gravitation and Cosmology, Bilbao Spain 2.10. Postdoctoral position in theoretical physics in Bremen, Germany 2.11. Research Fellow in Relativistic Astrophysics at Southampton, UK 2.12. PhD in gravitational-wave data analysis and neutron star physics, Warsaw, Poland 2.13. Top researcher and postdoc positions in gravity theory at the University of Tartu, Estonia 2.14. PhD position in gravity theory at the University of Tartu, Estonia 2.15. Faculty Position in General Relativity at FSU Jena, Germany 2.16. Postdoc in Quantum Gravity, Shenzhen, China 2.17. PhD Position in Numerical Relativity at the University of Jena, Germany 2.18. PhD positions in neutron star physics, Warsaw, Poland 3. News 3.1. Jorge Rocha winner of the Portuguese Society on Relativity and Gravitation's "Alberto" prize 3.2. SageManifolds 1.0 released ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Higgs Cosmology, Chicheley Hall, UK --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=12663 Starting: 2017-03-27 to 2017-03-28 Location: Kavli Royal Society Centre, Chicheley Hall, UK Additional Information: https://royalsociety.org/science-events-and-lectures/2017/03/higgs-cosmology... Contact: a.eichhorn[AT]thphys.uni-heidelberg.de What can the discovery of the Higgs boson tell us about the early universe? This meeting will explore its implications for the theory of cosmological inflation, matter-antimatter asymmetry, dark matter and other open questions in cosmology. This is a residential conference, which allows for increased discussion and networking. It is free to attend, but advanced registration essential (please request an invite on the conference webpage). The meeting will bring together particle physicists and cosmologists, both theorists and experimentalists. The goal is for the whole community to move towards a more unified theoretical understanding of the role of the Higgs field in the Early Universe. For theoretical cosmologists, it is an opportunity to understand the implications of the Higgs discovery and other results from the LHC, and to find links between different cosmological questions. Particle theorists will benefit from new cosmological ways of testing theories of particle physics beyond the Standard Model. To observational cosmologists, the meeting will highlight theoretical predictions and the signals they should be searching for in order to test them. Experimental particle physicists will learn what measurements and possibly future experiments will have the highest impact for understanding the early universe. Scientific organizers: Professor Arttu Rajantie, Professor Malcolm Fairbairn, Dr Tommi Markkanen and Dr Astrid Eichhorn +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. BritGrav 17, Oxford, UK --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=12671 Starting: 2017-04-06 to 2017-04-07 Location: Oxford, UK Additional Information: http://britgrav2017.physics.ox.ac.uk Contact: britgrav2017[AT]ox.ac.uk The 17th BritGrav (British Gravity) Meeting will be held on 6th–7th April 2017 at the University of Oxford. The meeting covers all areas of classical and quantum gravity, 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. There is also a prize for the best student talk. There is no conference fee, but participants are responsible for their own accommodation, meals and travel. Limited funds have been provided by the IOP to assist with student participation (for more information on this contact Timothy Clifton, at t.clifton[AT]qmul.ac.uk). Registration is now open. Any questions should be directed to the organising committee, at britgrav2017@ox.ac.uk. We are looking forward to welcoming you to Oxford, The BritGrav 17 Organising Committee +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. New Frontiers in Gravitational-Wave Astrophysics, Rome, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2017/01/11/new-frontiers-in-gravitational... Starting: 2017-06-19 to 2017-06-22 Location: Sapienza University of Rome, Italy Additional Information: http://www.roma1.infn.it/teongrav/romaGW17.html Contact: paolo.pani[AT]roma1.infn.it The exciting discovery of GW150914 has opened a new era for physics and astrophysics, which is rich of opportunities and challenges. New questions appear, and old questions are posed with renovated strength. This workshop brings together leading experts in gravitational-wave astrophysics, with the aim of discussing new frontiers in this exponentially-growing field, such as formation of black-hole binaries, multiwavelength and multimessenger astronomy, tests of gravity, neutron-star modelling, and equation-of-state extraction from gravitational-wave signals. There will be few talks per day, three round tables, and plenty of time for discussions. The main themes to be discussed (one per day) are: - GWs after the first detections - GWs and neutron-star modelling - Fundamental physics with GWs - From ground to space List of confirmed invited speakers and round-table organizers: Stanislav Babak (AEI, Germany) Enrico Barausse (IAP, France) Andreas Bauswein (HITS, Germany) Sebastiano Bernuzzi (Parma U., Italy) Chris Berry (Birmingham U., UK) Emanuele Berti (Mississippi U., USA) Vitor Cardoso (IST, Portugal) Massimo Dotti (Milan U., Italy) Tania Hinderer (AEI, Germany) Antoine Klein (IAP, France) Kostas Kokkotas (Tubingen U., Germany) Michela Mapelli (Padova U., Italy) Rosalba Perna (Stony Brook, USA) Raffaella Schneider (Sapienza U., Italy) Alberto Sesana (Birmingham U., UK) Thomas Sotiriou (Nottingham U., UK) Leo Stein (Caltech, USA) Alberto Vecchio (Birmingham, UK) Kent Yagi (Princeton, USA) Nico Yunes (Montana U., USA) Since the number of participants is limited, we suggest to register at your earliest convenience. Looking forward to seeing you in Rome, Valeria Ferrari, Leonardo Gualtieri, Paolo Pani +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. Quantum Gravity in Paris 2017 --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2017/01/12/quantum-gravity-in-paris-2017/ Starting: 2017-03-20 to 2017-03-23 Location: Paris, France Additional Information: http://www.th.u-psud.fr/QGP17/index.html Contact: dario.benedetti[AT]th.u-psud.fr This conference is the 5th of a regular series, the Quantum Gravity in Paris meetings, that aims at allowing stimulating exchanges between different approaches to quantum gravity in all its aspects. The emphasis is on the fundamental definition of the theory but the conference will also include talks on possible applications to black holes, cosmology or particle physics. A characteristic feature of this series is to gather researchers from the many different approaches to quantum gravity, and to mix senior with younger invited speakers. The workshop will hopefully set the framework for new collaborations between researchers working on such fundamental issues, as well as strengthening the ties among research institutes involved. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. The 4th Conference of the Polish Society on Relativity, Kazimierz Dolny, Poland --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=12687 Starting: 2017-09-24 to 2017-09-28 Location: Kazimierz Dolny, Poland Additional Information: https://indico.cern.ch/event/588228/ Contact: potor4konf[AT]kft.umcs.lublin.pl The scientific program covers a broad range of topics from the mathematical structure of General Relativity (GR) and fundamental issues of classical gravity, through mathematical models of quantum gravity, to gravitational waves and their detection. The goal of the conference is to give an account of achievements of GR. This theory has been developed in many different directions. All of them will be included in the conference. We will invite experts from the leading world centres of mathematical relativity and gravitational physics who will present the state of art in our knowledge and understanding of various areas of General Relativity: Global Structure of spacetime, Properties of Einstein’s equations and evolution of initial data, Methods of deriving and properties of exact solutions, Numerical analysis of Einstein’s equations, Black holes, Cosmology, relativistic astrophysics, Detection and analysis of gravitational waves, Models of quantum gravity, Higher dimensional generalizations of GR, Alternative theories of gravity. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. IXth Dutch - Belgian Gravitational Wave meeting, Leuven, Belgium --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2017/01/23/ixth-dutch-belgian-gravitation... Starting: 2017-03-08 to 2017-03-08 Location: Leuven, Belgium Additional Information: http://fys.kuleuven.be/gwc/events/gwm Contact: nelemans[AT]astro.ru.nl After five succesful Dutch Gravitational Wave meetings, we have teamed up with Belgian physicists and astronomers involved in Gravitational Waves to organise the Sixth Dutch - Belgian Gravitational Wave meeting. It aims to bring together astronomers and physicists interested in gravitational wave science and inform each other of developments and new projects. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 8 2017, at the KU Leuven, Belgium, and will serve as the kick-off meeting for a new Gravitational Wave Center in Leuven The day will start at 10:30am with two keynote lectures. In addition, there will be overview talks on general topics/experiments as well as contributed talks on specific projects, particularly for students and post-docs. The day will be closed with a conference dinner. The meeting is open to all interested researchers, also from outside the Netherlands and Belgium. Please register at the conference website. Organising committee Chris van den Broeck Jason Hessels Thomas Hertog Gemma Janssen Gijs Nelemans +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. 4th IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for Aerospace, Special Session on "Relativistic Metrology", Padova, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2017/01/24/4th-ieee-international-worksho... Starting: 2017-06-21 to 2017-06-23 Location: Padova, Italy Additional Information: http://www.metroaerospace.org/index.php/program/special-sessions?layout=edit&id=54 Contact: roberto.peron[AT]iaps.inaf.it 4th IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for Aerospace (MetroAeroSpace 2017), Padova, Italy, June 21-23, 2017 Special Session on "Relativistic Metrology" Chairs: Roberto Peron, Istituto di Astrofisica e Planetologia Spaziali, Roma, Italy Enrico Lorenzini, University of Padova, Padova, Italy The Session will take place at Padova, Italy, in the context of the 4th IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for Aerospace (MetroAeroSpace 2017), June 21-23, 2017. It will focus on the consequences of special and general relativistic models on the definition and measurement of various metrological quantities. Topics covered (non-exhaustive list): Measurement of time (and frequency); Measurement of length; Geodesy; Navigation; Astronomy and astrometry; Fundamental physics tests in space. Abstracts are welcome on these, as well as on related ones. Important dates: February 12, 2017 - Submission of Extended Abstract April 14, 2017 - Notification of Acceptance May 19, 2017 - Submission of Final Paper +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. Quantum Field Theory: Concepts, Constructions and Curved Spacetimes, York, UK --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2017/01/26/quantum-field-theory-concepts-... Starting: 2017-04-04 to 2017-04-07 Location: York, United Kingdom Additional Information: http://www.lqp2.org/york17 Contact: york17[AT]lqp2.org A conference on mathematical quantum field theory at the University of York, 4.-7. April 2017, including two special sessions in honour of the 65th birthday of Bernard Kay, the 60th birthday of Karl-Henning Rehren and a lecture by Vaughan Jones. Speakers: Detlev Buchholz (Goettingen) Daniela Cadamuro (Munich) Ed Corrigan (York) Fay Dowker (Imperial) Benjamin Doyon (King's College) Klaus Fredenhagen (Hamburg) Stefan Hollands (Leipzig) Vaughan Jones (Vanderbilt) Jorma Louko (Nottingham) Michael Mueger (Nijmegen) Kasia Rejzner (York) Alexander Schenkel (Nottingham) Alexander Strohmaier (Leeds) Rainer Verch (Leipzig) Elizabeth Winstanley (Sheffield) Simon Wood (Cardiff) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.9. Atlantic General Relativity 2017 Conference and Workshop, St. John's, Canada --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2017/01/27/atlantic-general-relativity-20... Starting: 2017-05-28 to 2017-06-02 Location: St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada Additional Information: http://agr17.math.mun.ca Contact: ibooth[AT]mun.ca First Announcement: Atlantic general relativity 2016 conference and workshop The 2017 Atlantic General Relativity Conference will be held from Thursday, June 1 to Friday, June 2 at Memorial University in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada. As in previous years, the theme of Atlantic GR will be all aspects of classical and quantum gravity. The format will consist of two invited talks along with contributed talks by anyone who wishes to speak. The invited speaker this year is Luis Lehner (Perimeter Institute). Atlantic GR will be be preceded by a workshop hosted by the Atlantic Association for Research in the Mathematical Sciences (AARMS) collaborative research group (CRG) on the "Mathematical and physical aspects of black holes" from Sunday, May 28 to Wednesday, May 31. The workshop will also be at Memorial University. The bulk of the workshop will consist of invited lectures from leading experts on various aspects of classical and quantum gravity delivered at a level suitable for intermediate or advanced graduate students (see website for details). The format will include ample time for discussion and collaboration. The main workshop speakers will be Stefanos Aretakis (University of Toronto), Jorma Luoko (Univerisity of Nottingham), Eric Poisson (University of Guelph) and Jeff Winicour (University of Pittsburgh). There will be no registration fee for either the workshop or the conference. We expect funding to partially or fully subsidize accommodation in University residence for a limited number participants. If you wish to request this support please consult the conference website. The local organizing committee is Ivan Booth and Hari Kunduri. The scientific organizing committee is Alan Coley, Jack Gegenberg, Viqar Husain, Robert van den Hoogen and Sanjeev Seahra. More information and online registration: agr17.math.mun.ca (website will be up by February 7). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.10. The Modern Physics of Compact Stars and Relativistic Gravity 2017, Yerevan, Armenia --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=12735 Starting: 2017-09-18 to 2017-09-22 Location: Yerevan, Armenia Additional Information: https://indico.cern.ch/event/597202/ Contact: sedrakian[AT]th.physik.uni-frankfurt.de We are pleased to invite you to attend the fourth edition of the conference series "The Modern Physics of Neutron Stars and Relativistic Gravity" which will take place in Yerevan, Armenia, Sept. 18- 22, 2017 in Yerevan, Armenia. The purpose of this conference is to bring together scientist working on different aspects of dense matter, compact stars, general relativity and cosmology. The scientific program of the conference will include, but is not limited to, the following topics: * Phases of dense matter * Tests of general relativity in strong regime * Many-body methods for strongly correlated systems * Advances in cosmology and general relativity The conference fee is 200 Euro, which will cover the coffee breaks and the conference dinner and social events. Limited funds will be available to support participants upon notification. We are looking forward to see you in Yerevan! The Organizers +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.11. 20th Capra Meeting on Radiation Reaction in General Relativity, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1st Announcement --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2017/02/01/20th-capra-meeting-on-radiatio... Starting: 2017-06-19 to 2017-06-23 Location: Chapel Hill, NC, USA Additional Information: http://wasabi.physics.unc.edu/indico/event/5/ Contact: evans[AT]physics.unc.edu The 20th Capra Meeting on Radiation Reaction in General Relativity will be held at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The meeting will run from the 19th to 23rd of June, 2017, starting with three to four days of invited and contributed talks and followed by one to two days of informal discussions. As usual the program will focus on aspects of the self-force in general relativity, but will also seek to explore connections to other approaches to the two-body problem. Following the Capra tradition, the meeting will be informal. There will be no registration fee and no proceedings. The program will include a few invited review talks, short contributed presentations (20 to 30 minutes), and open discussions. Contributed talks on all aspects of the radiation reaction problem (including related topics such as EMRI astrophysics or data analysis) are welcome. Registration, lodging, and travel information will follow in a second announcement. The meeting will be partially supported by the CoSMS Institute. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.12. First Hermann Minkowski Meeting on the Foundations of Spacetime Physics, Varna, Bulgaria --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2017/02/01/2nd-cfp-first-hermann-minkowsk... Starting: 2017-05-15 to 2017-05-18 Location: Varna, Bulgaria Additional Information: http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/meetings/2017/ Contact: minkowski2017[AT]minkowskiinstitute.org To mark the 110th anniversary of Hermann Minkowski’s two lectures in 1907, which presented the novel ideas and the mathematical formalism of the four-dimensional physics of spacetime (summarized in Minkowski’s famous lecture Space and Time a year later), the Minkowski Institute initiates a biennial series of meetings – Hermann Minkowski Meetings on the Foundations of Spacetime Physics. These meetings bring together experts on the foundations of spacetime physics as well as beginners in the field. In addition to technical papers on areas related to Minkowski’s contributions to the foundations of spacetime physics and on modern ramifications of his ideas, contributions on closely related topics will be also welcome – for example, on the history behind the discovery of the spacetime structure of the world and on conceptual issues. In addition to talks and poster sessions, special tea / coffee hours will be included in the program to stimulate more informal discussions among the participants. For this reason we encourage interested colleagues to attend the meeting even if they do not plan to give a talk or present a poster. Deadline extended: Contributed papers in the form of extended abstracts of up to two pages (but not less than one page) should be emailed by Tuesday, February 28, 2017 to minkowski2017[AT]minkowskiinstitute.org. Submissions will be reviewed and notification of acceptance will be sent by Friday, March 24, 2017 (colleagues who submitted their abstracts before the initial deadline - January 31, 2017 - will be notified earlier). Submissions after the extended deadline may be considered if slots for talks are still available. Scientific Organizing Committee: Abhay Ashtekar (Penn State University) Dennis Dieks (Utrecht University) Valeria Ferrari (University of Rome “La Sapienza”) David Garfinkle (Okland University) Robert Geroch (University of Chicago) James Isenberg (University of Oregon) Claus Kiefer (University of Cologne) Vesselin Petkov (Minkowski Institute) Carlo Rovelli (Centre de Physique Theorique de Luminy) Mairi Sakellariadou (King’s College London, University of London) James Owen Weatherall (University of California, Irvine) Nick Woodhouse (University of Oxford, Clay Mathematics Institute) Christian Wuethrich (University of Geneva) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Prize postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Birmingham ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2017/01/03/prize-postdoctoral-fellowships... Deadline: 2017-01-06 Location: Birmingham, UK Additional Information: http://www.sr.bham.ac.uk/gwgroup/jobs Contact: imandel[AT]star.sr.bham.ac.uk The Institute of Gravitational Wave Astronomy at the University of Birmingham, UK, invites applications for Postdoctoral Prize Fellowships. The Institute’s Postdoctoral Prize Fellowships provide top-caliber researchers with an opportunity to carry out an independent research programme in any area connected to gravitational wave astronomy in a diverse, dynamic and collaborative group. Areas of particular strength in the group include experimental and theoretical physics with applications to future-generation detector design; data analysis for ground-based, space-borne, and pulsar-timing observatories; and theoretical astrophysics with a focus on gravitational-wave sources at all mass scales. Applications from top researchers in all areas related to gravitational-wave astronomy, including instrumentation, quantum measurement, data analysis, astrostatistics, astronomical observations, astrophysics theory and general relativity are encouraged. Applications from Ph.D. holders with strong interdisciplinary connections (e.g., to optics, computer science, theoretical physics) or those with backgrounds in adjoint fields are welcome. The appointment will be for a three-year term starting in 2017. The Prize Fellowship comes with a generous research and travel budget. For full consideration, candidates must apply online, see http://www.sr.bham.ac.uk/gwgroup/jobs for full details. The deadline for application is 6 January 2017. For informal enquiries please contact: Prof. Alberto Vecchio (av[at]star.sr.bham.ac.uk), Prof. Andreas Freise (a.freise[at]bham.ac.uk), or Prof. Ilya Mandel (imandel[at]star.sr.bham.ac.uk). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoc positions on Gravitational Waves and Black Hole Theory, Leuven, Belgium ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=12665 Deadline: 2017-02-01 Location: Leuven, Belgium Additional Information: http://fys.kuleuven.be/gwc/ Contact: thomas.hertog[AT]kuleuven.be The Institute for Theoretical Physics and the Institute of Astronomy at the Department of Physics and Astronomy of KU Leuven, invite applications for several joint postdoctoral positions in the area of gravitational wave physics. Both Institutes are members of the LISA Science Consortium. Besides staff instrumentalists, the gravity groups include astrophysicists and theorists (G. Nelemans, T. Hertog. T. Van Riet, N. Bobev, A. Van Proeyen), together with a large number of students and postdocs, and they participate in a vibrant and extensive network of collaborations worldwide. The positions are for two, and possibly three years. They form part of the launch of a new Centre for Gravitational Waves at KULeuven funded by the University and by the Belgian Research Council (FWO) that will work at the interface of theoretical high-energy physics, astrophysics and gravitational wave observations. Prime areas of research interests on gravitational waves in Leuven in the next few years include the theory and modelling of gravitational wave patterns associated with the classical and quantum gravity dynamics of compact systems and their immediate astrophysical environment, and the study of phase transitions in the early universe revealing distinct signatures of the underlying quantum gravity theory. These predictions will also be linked to existing astrophysical data. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline for full consideration is February 1st, 2017. In order to apply, interested candidates should email as a single pdf file a cover letter and their curriculum vitae, including a research statement and a publication list (preferably with a link to SPIRES), as well as the names of at least three referees who are willing to send a letter of recommendation on your behalf, to Anneleen Marcelis (anneleen.marcelis[AT]kuleuven.be). Further information about these positions can be obtained from Prof. T. Hertog (thomas.hertog[AT]kuleuven.be) or Prof. G. Nelemans (nelemans[AT]astro.ru.nl). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Postdoctoral position in Relativistic Astrophysics, Prague, Czech Republic ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2017/01/09/postdoctoral-position-in-relat... Deadline: 2017-03-01 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Additional Information: http://astro.cas.cz Contact: gglukes[AT]asu.cas.cz The Astronomical Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences invites applications for a post-doctoral position in the Relativistic Astrophysics Group at the Prague section of the Institute. The appointment is initially for one year; an extension for another year is expected upon satisfactory scientific performance and availability of funds. The position will be funded through the project "Non-linear Phenomena in a Multi-channel Astronomy of Black Holes", which is supported by the Czech Science Foundation. The salary will be based on the domestic level and it includes health insurance. Commencement is expected on the 1st of July 2017. Candidates are expected to demonstrate research experience at least in one of the following topics: orbital dynamics in GR (Mathisson-Papapetrou equations, effective one-body approximation, self-force), gravitational waves (astrophysically relevant sources, synergy with electromagnetic signatures), black-hole accretion discs (GRMHD modeling, exact solutions), and/or particle acceleration in magnetic fields near black holes (effects of strong gravity). A successful applicant will join Georgios Loukes-Gerakopoulos, Petra Sukova, and Ondrej Kopacek in their research team, supported by the Czech Science Foundation. Applications containing a Cover Letter, a Curriculum Vitae, a List of Publications, and a Summary of Research Plans should be submitted in a single pdf to: sekretariat (at) asu.cas.cz subject: "GR postdoc 2017 – Prague" cc: gglukes (at) asu.cas.cz Two recommendation letters have to be sent to the same email addresses with the same subject. In the application please provide the exact date of your PhD defense or attach a statement from the supervisor certifying the planned date of the defense. The successful candidate must hold a PhD degree in the field and present a certificate of that by the date of employment. Preferences will be given to early-stage researchers (PhD obtained after 2008). A necessary condition for the appointment is to satisfy the legal requirements for being employed in Czech Republic. For informal inquiries about the position please feel free to email Georgios Loukes-Gerakopoulos. To receive full consideration please submit your application and arrange your recommendation letters to be sent by 1st March 2017. Applications will be acknowledged by email. Once the selection process is completed, the successful applicant will be notified. Further information: o See http://www.asu.cas.cz for the list of working groups at the Institute. o See http://www.euraxess.cz for details about the research employment and work conditions in Czech Republic. o See https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/comparison.jsp to compare cost of living. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Positions in TianQin Research Center for Gravitational Physics, Zhuhai, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=12673 Deadline: 2016-02-15 Location: Zhuhai, China Additional Information: http://tianqin.org/ Contact: tianqin[AT]sysu.edu.cn TianQin Research Center for Gravitational Physics at Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU) invites applications for two post-doctoral positions as well as a tenure-track research fellow position in gravitational wave astronomy and data analysis, with a focus on, but not limited to, space-borne gravitational experiments, gravitational wave astronomy, data analysis, numerical relativity, cosmology and gravitational theories. post-doc These positions are part of the TianQin project with the aim to launch a space-borne gravitational wave experiment. Anticipated researchers are expected to work closely with the current faculty, in the areas of gravitational wave astronomy and data analysis. These positions are fully supported by the research center for 2 years, with a possible additional 1 year extension. Researchers with outstanding performance may qualify for tenure-track faculty positions in the future. Applicants should have the following basic qualifications: 1) Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, or closely related field, 2) evidence of the ability to establish and maintain a successful research program, and 3) evidence of the ability to work in a large, collaborative effort. Applicants should send the following materials to tianqin[AT]sysu.edu.cn, with the subject title "Application for postdoc from [Applicant's Name]" 1) a CV, including a publication list, 2) a statement of the candidate’s research interests and how the research fits into the space-borne gravitational wave detection project. Three letters of recommendation should be sent directly to tianqin[AT]sysu.edu.cn with the subject line "Letter of Recommendation for [Applicant's Name]". Applications received by Feb 15, 2017, will receive full consideration. Successful candidates will be offered competitive salary, startup funding and affordable housing. They are expected to start at TianQin Research Center on Sep. 1, 2017, but the exact starting date is negotiable. research fellow This position is part of the TianQin project with the aim to launch a space-borne gravitational wave experiment. Anticipated researchers are expected to work closely with the current faculty, in the areas of gravitational wave astronomy and data analysis. This position is fully supported by the research center for 3 years. Research faculty with satisfying performance will be qualified to tenured faculty positions after the 3 year contract. Applicants should have the following basic qualifications: 1) Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, or closely related field, 2) evidence of the ability to establish and maintain a successful research program, and 3) evidence of the ability to work in a large, collaborative effort. Applicants should send the following materials to tianqin[AT]sysu.edu.cn, with the subject title "Application for research fellow from [Applicant's Name]" 1) a CV, including a publication list, 2) a statement of the candidate’s research interests and how the research fits into the space-borne gravitational wave detection project. Three letters of recommendation should be sent directly to tianqin[AT]sysu.edu.cn with the subject line "Letter of Recommendation for [Applicant's Name]". Applications received by Feb 30, 2017, will receive full consideration. Successful candidates will be offered competitive salary, startup funding and affordable housing. They are expected to start at TianQin Research Center on Sep. 1, 2017, but the exact starting date is negotiable. About SYSU Sun Yat-sen University was established in 1924 by Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the founding father of modern China, and has been consistently ranked among the top 10 universities in mainland China. Eighteen disciplines at the University, including physics and mathematics, rank in the top 1% world’s universities (ESI 2016), tied for the second most among universities in China. Sun Yat-sen University is comprised of five campuses in three cities (Guangzhou, Zhuhai, and Shenzhen). Most research of TianQin will be administered by the TianQin Research Center, which is located in the scenery Zhuhai campus of SYSU. The campus is within half an hour driving distance to the city of Macau and Hong Kong. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Junior Research Leader in Computational Astrophysics in KASI, Daejeon, Korea ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=12675 Deadline: 2017-02-28 Location: Daejeon, Korea Additional Information: https://kasi.re.kr/eng/index Contact: thiemhoang[AT]kasi.re.kr The Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) is a government-funded research institute located in Daejeon, Korea. It conducts front-line research in various fields of astronomy, astrophysics and space sciences, develops astronomical instruments, and operates facilities in Korea and overseas. For further details, please visit www.kasi.re.kr/eng/index. Center for Theoretical Astronomy, KASI, looks for creative and outstanding researchers for Junior Research Leader (JRL) positions in the field of computational astrophysics. The scientific scopes include studies of computation-intensive problems (Newtonian/relativistic hydrodynamics/magnetohydrodynamics, PIC, radiative transfer, N-body, and etc.) for various astrophysical objects, ranging from planets, stars, compact objects, galaxies, AGN, to clusters of galaxies, as well as developments of common computational tools (various codes, visualization, etc.). Outstanding candidates in all fields of computational astrophysics are encouraged to apply for the positions. Successful candidates will carry out original research of own interests. The position is offered for 5 years (initially for 3 years and for 2 more years after evaluation) with a possibility of continuation based on performance. The salary is comparable to that of Junior faculty, and is commensurate with qualifications. Funds for research expenses of about US $ 20,000 per year as well as those to hire a postdoctoral researcher are provided. Additional funds for further research expenses, postdoctoral researchers, students, and etc may be applied for through the KASI research programs as well as the programs of the NRF (National Research Foundation) of Korea. Interested persons should send the followings to hradmin[AT]kasi.re.kr: the form (Application Form for Junior Research Leader, CV, Research Plan) downloadable at https://www.kasi.re.kr/eng/post/eng_jobopening and three or more letters of reference. Applicants must have a PhD in astronomy or a related field at the time of appointment. Applications received by February 28, 2017 (17:00 KST) will be given due consideration. The expected stating date is July 1, 2017, which is negotiable. For further inquiries, please contact ryu[AT]kasi.re.kr (Dongsu Ryu, Director of Center for Theoretical Astronomy). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Permanent faculty member in Computational Astrophysics at KASI, Daejeon, Korea ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=12676 Deadline: 2017-02-28 Location: Daejeon, Korea Additional Information: https://www.kasi.re.kr/eng/index Contact: thiemhoang[AT]kasi.re.kr The Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) is a government-funded research institute located in Daejeon, Republic of Korea. We conduct front-line research in various fields of astronomy, astrophysics and space science, develop astronomical instruments and operate facilities in Korea and overseas. We are currently looking for creative and outstanding researchers. The candidate will have full access to all the resources and facilities of KASI. KASI’s resources and facilities include the Gemini and the MMT through K-GMT Science Program (~15 nights per semester), 1.8-m Bohyunsan optical telescope, 1.0-m Mt. Lemmon optical telescope, IGRINS, KVN, KaVA, TRAO 14-m telescope, ALMA through East Asia Region, and the JCMT through East Asia Observatory. The Areas of Recruitment - C1: Theoretical Astronomy (Computational Astrophysics) - C2: Astronomical Instrumentation - C3: All areas of Astronomy, Astrophysics and Space Sciences Full details for our faculty positions are available at https://www.kasi.re.kr/eng/index. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. Post-doctoral positions in Gravitational Wave Astrophysics, Paris, France ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=12691 Deadline: 2017-12-31 Location: Paris France Additional Information: https://www.apc.univ-paris7.fr/APC_CS/fr/post-doctoral-positions-gravitation... Contact: ecm[AT]apc.in2p3.fr The Gravitation group at AstroParticule & Cosmologie APC is seeking qualified individuals for post-doctoral appointments to work in the area of the gravitational wave data analysis and multimessenger astrophysics. The institute [http://www.apc.univ-paris7.fr] APC is an institute funded by the French National Scientific Research Center CNRS and the University of Paris Diderot. The institute is located in Paris, France and it is devoted to astroparticle physics and cosmology. It is involved in many large experiments and observatories in those areas such as the Planck CMB mission, the LSST survey telescope, ESA Euclid survey mission, the KM3NeT neutrino telescope, the SVOM gamma-ray satellite, etc. The institute provides a friendly and lively place to work and a scientifically exciting and stimulating environment to conduct research in. The positions The Gravitation group at APC invites applications for postdoctoral research positions. The positions are for two years (24 months). The candidate will be employed by CNRS and will obtain the status of postdoctoral researcher. Two positions are funded through the 'Astronomy ESFRI and Research Infrastructure Cluster’ ASTERICS [https://www.asterics2020.eu] which is a Research Infrastructure project funded by the European Commission's Horizon 2020 framework. A third position is funded by the Indo-French Centre for the Promotion and Advanced Research (IFCPAR) in the context of a bilateral grant with Archana Pai at IISER Trivandrum India [http://www.iisertvm.ac.in]. The candidate will join the Virgo team, currently composed of three permanent researchers, two postdoctoral fellows and three PhD students. The candidate will also join the lively world-wide community formed by the Virgo and LIGO Scientific Collaborations. The candidate will participate in the analysis of Advanced LIGO and Advanced Virgo data, and in the development of new methods for the scientific exploitation of future gravitational wave detections. Qualifications - PhD or postdoctoral experience in Astrophysics/Astroparticle Physics - Skills and work experience in the cooperative development of scientific software developments Information and applications The application consists in a cover letter, curriculum vitae with a list of publications and a brief description of your research interests. Please include the email addresses of at least two references, who are willing to send a letter of recommendation on your behalf. The application should be sent by e-mail to Eric Chassande-Mottin (ecm[AT]apc[DOT]in2p3[DOT]fr). Further information on these positions can be obtained from the same contact. The deadline for applications and related materials is March 15, 2017. Later applications will be considered as well until the positions are filled. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. PhD position in Gravitation and Cosmology, Bilbao Spain ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2017/01/17/ph-d-position-in-gravitation-a... Deadline: 2017-02-15 Location: Bilbao (Spain) Additional Information: http://www.ehu.eus/es/web/fthc-ftzh Contact: raul.vera[AT]ehu.eus We announce a 4-year PhD position in the area of Gravitation and Cosmology attached to the Research Group IT956-16 of the Basque Governement with José M.M. Senovilla as principal investigator. The thesis will be developed under the supervision of one of its members in the Department of Theoretical Physics and History of Science at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Bilbao, Spain. The successful candidate is required to hold a master (or equivalent) degree at the starting date of the position. Our group includes David Brizuela, Tom Broadhurst, Alex Feinstein, Inaki Garay, Jesus Ibanez, Ruth Lazkoz, Jose M M Senovilla, and Raül Vera as well as postdocs Mariam Bouhmadi-Lopez, Alfonso Garcia-Parrado, Ivan de Martino, Borja Reina and several graduate students. Some members of the group belong to the European Network (COST Action) CANTATA, led by Dr. Lazkoz. The group also benefits from close ties and permanent collaboration with the Early Universe group, also attached to the same Department, including Igor Bandos, Jose Juan Blanco-Pillado, Sugumi Kanno and Jon Urrestilla. Our lines of research cover all mathematical and theoretical aspects of Gravitation and Lorentzian geometry, astrophysical compact objects, loop quantum gravity, quantum cosmology, dark energy and dark matter, cosmological observational tests, alternative theories of gravity, gravitational lensing and formation of galaxy (clusters), gravitational waves and panoramic surveys with space telescopes. The appointment will be for, at most, 4 years. Expected starting date is some time in the spring 2017, depending on the administrative arrangements needed. Interested candidates with a solid background in General Relativity are invited to send a CV, a transcript of academic records, statement of research interests, and arrange for at least two letters of recommendation to be submitted to: raul.vera[AT]ehu.eus All applications received before February 15th, 2017, will be considered. The deadline may be extended, if needed, until a suitable candidate is found and the position is filled. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Postdoc position in Gravitation and Cosmology, Bilbao Spain ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2017/01/17/postdoc-position-in-gravitatio... Deadline: 2017-03-31 Location: Bilbao (Spain) Additional Information: http://www.ehu.eus/es/web/fthc-ftzh Contact: josemm.senovilla[AT]ehu.eus Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral position in the area of Gravitation and Cosmology beginning any time in 2017. The position is attached to the Research Group IT956-16 of the Basque Governement with Jose M.M. Senovilla as principal investigator, and will be held in the Department of Theoretical Physics and History of Science at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Bilbao, Spain. The successful candidate is required to hold a PhD at the starting date of the position. Our group includes David Brizuela, Tom Broadhurst, Alex Feinstein, Inaki Garay, Jesus Ibanez, Ruth Lazkoz, Jose M M Senovilla, and Raül Vera as well as postdocs Mariam Bouhmadi-Lopez, Alfonso Garcia-Parrado, Ivan de Martino, Borja Reina and several graduate students. Some members of the group belong to the European Network (COST Action) CANTATA, led by Dr. Lazkoz. The group also benefits from close ties and permanent collaboration with the Early Universe group, also attached to the same Department, including Igor Bandos, Jose Juan Blanco-Pillado, Sugumi Kanno and Jon Urrestilla. Our lines of research cover all mathematical and theoretical aspects of Gravitation and Lorentzian geometry, astrophysical compact objects, loop quantum gravity, quantum cosmology, dark energy and dark matter, cosmological observational tests, alternative theories of gravity, gravitational lensing and formation of galaxy (clusters), gravitational waves and panoramic surveys with space telescopes. The appointment can be for a period between 16 and 24 months, depending on the agreed annual salary (the total amount is fixed, but a lower monthly wage implies a longer contract). The Department offers teaching opportunities to the successful candidate. Interested candidates should send a CV, statement of research interests and publication list, and arrange for at least two letters of recommendation to be submitted to: josemm.senovilla[AT]ehu.es All applications received before March 31st, 2017, will be considered. The deadline may be extended, if needed, until a suitable candidate is found and the position is filled. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. Postdoctoral position in theoretical physics in Bremen, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=12704 Deadline: 2017-02-12 Location: Bremen, Germany Additional Information: http://www.models-of-gravity.org Contact: claus.laemmerzahl[AT]zarm.uni-bremen.de The Research Training Group 'Models of Gravity' (MOG) invites applications for a postdoctoral position in theoretical physics, salary group (Entgeltgruppe) 13 TV-L, at the University of Bremen beginning as early as April 1st, 2017. The appointment is limited to about 4 years, until the end of the funding period on March 31st, 2021. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to continue her/his academic career in theoretical physics in the area of gravitational physics. She/he will contribute in several aspects to the RTG research program, in particular on analytical methods in the context of relativistic field equations, with an emphasis on relativistic hydrodynamics. The candidate will also work with the RTGs graduate students on relevant projects and participate in the qualification programme of the RTG. She/he is expected to contribute to the teaching programme of the Research Training Group. The University Bremen aims, in particular, to promote women within the scope of the statutory provisions and, hence, emphatically invites qualified women to apply for this position. Severely disabled applicants are given preferential consideration in the event of equal qualification. Applicants with a migration background are highly welcome. For further information and to apply see http://www.models-of-gravity.org/apply +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. Research Fellow in Relativistic Astrophysics at Southampton, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2017/01/27/research-fellow-in-relativisti... Deadline: 2017-02-28 Location: Southampton, United Kingdom Additional Information: https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=831517PJ Contact: na[AT]maths.southampton.ac.uk The Southampton Gravity Group is offering two research positions in general relativistic astrophysics, starting in October 2017. Each post is for 1 year, with extension possible subject to future funding. You will be expected to undertake research within an STFC-funded project to investigate the physics, astrophysics and phenomenology of neutron stars. The University of Southampton (UK) is home to a large research group in gravitational physics. The Group currently comprises 11 permanent staff members and 2 long term fellows (Nils Andersson, Leor Barack, Oscar Dias, Carsten Gundlach, Ian Hawke, Wynn Ho, Ian Jones, Carlos Mafra, Andy O’Bannon, Andreas Schmitt, Kostas Skenderis, Marika Taylor and James Vickers) and a significant number of postdocs and research students. Research in the group ranges from black-hole and neutron-star physics, gravitational waves and numerical relativity to string-inspired gravity and holography. The Group works with colleagues in the Southampton astronomy and high-energy groups and is part of the STAG research centre. You will have a PhD* or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in astronomy, astrophysics or physics, and a strong theoretical physics and computational background with a track record of original research in at least one of the following research areas: neutron-star astrophysics, gravitational-wave theory and numerical relativity. *Applications will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. For informal inquiries contact Prof. Nils Andersson, na[AT]maths.southampton.ac.uk. For more details, including submission method, see https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=831517PJ. Closing date: Tuesday 28 February 2017 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12. PhD in gravitational-wave data analysis and neutron star physics, Warsaw, Poland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=12728 Deadline: 2017-03-19 Location: Warsaw, Poland Additional Information: https://www.camk.edu.pl/en/phd/ Contact: bejger[AT]camk.edu.pl Recent direct gravitational-wave detections open a completely new and exciting observational window to our Universe: gravitational-wave astronomy. The network of Advanced LIGO and Advanced Virgo interferometric detectors is gathering the most sensitive data to date, in a broad range of frequencies corresponding to the emission of gravitational waves by binary systems of black holes, neutrons stars, supernova explosions, rotating neutron stars and instabilities related to them. The potential for fundamental new discoveries in this field is substantial. The PhD study project under the supervision of dr Michał Bejger is divided into two parts: first is the design and implementation of data-analysis algorithms for gravitational wave detectors aimed at the transient gravitational-wave phenomena related to neutron stars (in close collaboration with the Polish Virgo group, full member of the LIGO-Virgo collaboration) with the use of modern data-analysis techniques: deep-learning neural network methods implemented on graphical-processing units (GPUs). Second, complementary part of the project is related to the construction of realistic theoretical models of neutron stars - sources of the gravitational-wave emission - to be used in the gravitational-waves data analysis, and in order to put constrains on their physical properties and their very dense matter equation of state (in collaboration with Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center neutron-star group members). The Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center is one of the leading astronomical institutes in Poland, and the neutron star group is involved in cutting edge research on the neutron star equation of state, neutron star superfludity, gravitational wave detection and pulsar glitches.The neutron star group is currently composed of 4 staff members, 2 postdocs and 2 students. Applications must be received by the Nicolaus Copernicus Center before March 19th 2017 (details in https://www.camk.edu.pl/en/phd/ , the announcement https://www.camk.edu.pl/media/uploads/studia_doktoranckie/2017/recruitment20...). Applicants are encouraged to contact the supervisor (bejger[AT]camk.edu.pl) well in advance to discuss the project. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.13. Top researcher and postdoc positions in gravity theory at the University of Tartu, Estonia ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2017/01/30/top-researcher-and-postdoc-pos... Deadline: 2017-02-15 Location: Tartu, Estonia Additional Information: http://www.fi.ut.ee/en/researcher-postdoc-and-phd-in-gravity-theory Contact: manuel.hohmann[AT]ut.ee The Laboratory of Theoretical Physics at the Institute of Physics of the University of Tartu, Estonia is looking for candidates to apply for * a 5-year top researcher position * a 2-year postdoctoral position The topics of interest focus upon extensions to general relativity and modified gravity, including: * mathematical foundations of gravity, * modifications to the geometry of spacetime, * gravity theories based on Finsler, Cartan, Weizenboeck or Riemann-Cartan geometry, * gravity theories including multiple metrics, * gravity theories including torsion, * (multi-)scalar-tensor and related gravity theories, * phenomenology of modified gravity, including gravitational waves, black holes, galaxies, * cosmological aspects of modified gravity. The positions depend on external funding and the applications will be processed in two stages. In the first stage, all applications will be reviewed by the gravity research group at the University of Tartu. Then the selected candidates and the University of Tartu will apply for funding via the programme Mobilitas+. The final decision on the funding will be made by the Estonian Research Council. The positions will be held in conjunction with the Estonian centre of excellence in research "The Dark Side of the Universe" (TK133) and the grant "Geometrical foundations of gravity and their comparison with observations" (PUT790), and aligned with the "Cosmology and Astrophysics Network for Theoretical Advances and Training Actions" (CANTATA). The top researcher grant amounts to up to 150000 EUR per year, including the salary of the top researcher, the salaries of additional group members, travel costs and further research expenses. Top researchers are expected to lead a research group, train PhD students and teach at the University of Tartu. Applications for the top researcher position must include: * curriculum vitae, * three letters of recommendation, * diploma of PhD degree or equivalent, * research proposal of up to eight pages, * list of publications with five most significant publications marked, * teaching statement. Deadline for the top researcher application is Wednesday, February 15th 2017, 21:59 GMT. Further details on the external funding to be applied for can be found on the programme's website: http://www.etag.ee/en/funding/mobility-funding/mobilitas-pluss/top-researche... The postdoctoral grant amounts to about €30000 per year. Applications for the postdoctoral position must include: * curriculum vitae, * two letters of recommendation, * diploma of PhD degree or equivalent, * research proposal of up to five pages, * list of publications. Deadline for the postdoctoral application is Wednesday, February 15th 2017, 21:59 GMT. Further details on the external funding to be applied for can be found on the programme's website: http://www.etag.ee/en/funding/mobility-funding/mobilitas-pluss/mobilitas-plu... All applications for the aforementioned positions must be submitted electronically to manuel.hohmann[AT]ut.ee. Documents in the PDF format as a single file are recommended. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.14. PhD position in gravity theory at the University of Tartu, Estonia ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2017/01/30/phd-position-in-gravity-theory... Deadline: 2017-03-15 Location: Tartu, Estonia Additional Information: http://www.fi.ut.ee/en/researcher-postdoc-and-phd-in-gravity-theory Contact: manuel.hohmann[AT]ut.ee The Laboratory of Theoretical Physics at the Institute of Physics of the University of Tartu, Estonia is looking for candidates to apply for a 4-year PhD / doctorate position. The topics of interest focus upon extensions to general relativity and modified gravity, including: * mathematical foundations of gravity, * modifications to the geometry of spacetime, * gravity theories based on Finsler, Cartan, Weizenböck or Riemann-Cartan geometry, * gravity theories including multiple metrics, * gravity theories including torsion, * (multi-)scalar-tensor and related gravity theories, * phenomenology of modified gravity, including gravitational waves, black holes, galaxies, * cosmological aspects of modified gravity. The position depends on external funding and the applications will be processed in two stages. In the first stage, all applications will be reviewed by the gravity research group at the University of Tartu. Then the selected candidate and the University of Tartu will apply for funding via the programme DoRa+. The final decision on the funding will be made by the funding agency Archimedes and the University of Tartu. The position will be held in conjunction with the Estonian centre of excellence in research "The Dark Side of the Universe" (TK133) and the grant "Geometrical foundations of gravity and their comparison with observations" (PUT790), and aligned with the "Cosmology and Astrophysics Network for Theoretical Advances and Training Actions" (CANTATA). The PhD student will be supervised by Dr. Manuel Hohmann. A supporting scholarship from combined sources will be about €600 per month. Applications for the PhD thesis position must include: * curriculum vitae, * one letter of recommendation, * diploma of master's degree or equivalent, * summary of research experience and a statement of interests up to two pages. Deadline for the PhD student application is March 15th 2017, 21:59 GMT. Further details on the external funding to be applied for can be found on the programme's website: http://haridus.archimedes.ee/en/dora-plus-programme All applications for the aforementioned position must be submitted electronically to manuel.hohmann[AT]ut.ee. Documents in the PDF format as a single file are recommended. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.15. Faculty Position in General Relativity at FSU Jena, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2017/01/30/faculty-position-in-general-re... Deadline: 2017-03-27 Location: Jena, Germany Additional Information: http://www.physik.uni-jena.de/en/Department/News/Open+Positions/Open+Positio... Contact: bernd.bruegmann[AT]uni-jena.de The Friedrich Schiller University Jena would like to fill by fall 2017 the position of Professor (W2) in Theoretical Physics in the area of Gravitational Theory Focus area of the position is the theory of general relativity, especially its modern applications in gravitational wave astronomy. The University of Jena searches for an excellent young scientist with outstanding scientific record in the named research field. The candidate should be able to make substantial contributions to research and education in the area of Gravitational Theory as well as academic administration at the Theoretical Physics Institute of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena. Candidates are expected to have a doctoral degree, possess pedagogic skills and be able to perform excellent scientific work, which is demonstrated by a habilitation or equivalent work in gravitational physics. Experience in raising research funds and the coordination of research projects are highly appreciated. In case this is the first professorial position of the candidate, the appointment is initially limited in time, although exceptions are possible. The university wants to promote women in science and education and is particularly looking forward to receive applications from qualified female researchers. Applications of handicapped people will be given preference in the selection among equivalently qualified competitors. Applications should include a curriculum vitae with details on the scientific career, a list of publications, presentations, teaching and successful grant applications, as well as a description of scientific interests and research plans for the future. Applications should be received by March 27, 2017, and be addressed to Dean, Faculty of Physics and Astronomy, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Max-Wien-Platz 1, 07743 Jena, Germany. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.16. Postdoc in Quantum Gravity, Shenzhen, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=12740 Deadline: 2017-02-15 Location: Shenzhen, China Additional Information: http://www.sustc.edu.cn/en/ Contact: lmodesto[AT]sustc.edu.cn Two postdoctoral positions in Quantum Gravity at SUSTech (Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen) The newly established "Classical and Quantum Gravity Group" (spacetime structure from small to large scales) at SUSTech (Shenzhen, China) is looking for very motivated candidates to fill several postdoctoral positions as soon as possible. Our research mainly focuses on local (Lee-Wick) and nonlocal super-renormalizable or finite gravitational theories (SRQG), and super-renormalizable or finite completion/s of the standard model of particle physics (SRSM). Therefore, the interested candidates should submit a short research project highlighting the potential impact of their past research on SRQG and SRSM. Furthermore, other Related interests of the group are: ADS/CFT, black hole physics, cosmology, theoretical astrophysics. Priority will be given to experts in: perturbative quantum gravity, asymptotically safe quantum gravity, quantum field theory. Candidates in extended/modified theories of gravity, string theory, supergravity, ADS/CFT correspondence, cosmology, classical and quantum black Holes will be considered as well. Preference may be given to candidates with no more than 2-3 years of postdoctoral experience. ABD (All But Dissertation) candidates are also encouraged to apply. The positions will start as soon as possible and the appointment is for 3 years. The salary is negotiable and it starts from 220,000 RMB/year (30,000 Euro/year). Interested candidates should send their CV, including contact details of 2-3 referees, and expected starting date, short statement of research interests and/or experience, and publication list. For full considerations all the material should be sent to lmodesto[AT]sustc.edu.cn by February 15, 2016. Please arrange also for 2-3 recommendation letters to be sent separately to the same email address. If electronic submission is not possible, application materials may be sent via regular mail to: Prof. Leonardo Modesto Physics Department, Southern University of Science and Technology No 1088, Xueyuan Rd., Xili, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China 518055 Tel: +86 150 2672 5795 (Mobile) Inquires can be sent to lmodesto[AT]sustc.edu.cn Review of applications will start immediately and shortlisted candidates will be contacted as soon as possible. The DEADLINE is February 15. Further details about SUSTech can be found at: http://www.sustc.edu.cn/en/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.17. PhD Position in Numerical Relativity at the University of Jena, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2017/01/31/phd-position-in-numerical-rela... Deadline: 2017-05-01 Location: Jena, Germany Additional Information: http://www.tpi.uni-jena.de Contact: lisann.schmidt[AT]uni-jena.de The numerical relativity group at the University of Jena anticipates the availability of a PhD position in October 2017. The position is associated with the research group of Prof. Bernd Bruegmann at the TPI Jena. There is the opportunity to participate in a wide range of research activities. Applicants with a background in numerical relativity, especially in the area of gravitational wave science or associated computational and mathematical methods are especially encouraged to apply. Please submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae with a list of publications, a brief description of research interests, and a list of three potential referees, who may be contacted separately. Applications should be received no later than May 1, 2017, but applications will be considered until the position is filled. In a situation where two candidates have otherwise equal qualifications, preference will be given to women, minorities, and handicapped applicants. Please send applications referring to Reg.-Nr. 36/2017 to: lisann.schmidt[AT]uni-jena.de Lisann Schmidt Institute of Theoretical Physics, University of Jena Max Wien Platz 1 D-07743 Jena Germany http://www.tpi.uni-jena.de +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.18. PhD positions in neutron star physics, Warsaw, Poland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=12751 Deadline: 2017-03-19 Location: Warsaw, Poland Additional Information: https://www.camk.edu.pl/en/phd/ Contact: bhaskell[AT]camk.edu.pl A number PhD scholarships are available at the Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center in Warsaw, Poland. Two projects are available in the neutron star group: on superfluid neutron stars (under the supervision of Dr Brynmor Haskell) and on observational constraints on dense matter theory (under the supervision of Prof Leszek Zdunik). The Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center is one of the leading astronomical institutes in Poland, and the neutron star group is involved in cutting edge research on the equation of state of dense matter, neutron star superfluidity, gravitational wave detection and pulsar glitches.The neutron star group is currently composed of 4 staff members (Pawel Haensel, Leszek Zdunik, Michal Bejger and Brynmor Haskell), 2 postdocs and 2 students. Warsaw is a vibrant European capital, rich in history and culture, and well connected to other European and international destinations by rail, road and air. A detailed description of the projects, together with instructions to apply, can be found on the website: https://www.camk.edu.pl/en/phd/ Applications must be received by the Nicolaus Copernicus Institute before March 19th 2017. Applicants are, however, encouraged to contact potential supervisors well in advance, to discuss potential projects. Brynmor Haskell: bhaskell[AT]camk.edu.pl Leszek Zdunik: jlz[AT]camk.edu.pl +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. Jorge Rocha winner of the Portuguese Society on Relativity and Gravitation's "Alberto" prize ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2017/01/02/jorge-rocha-winner-of-the-port... Additional Information: https://sprg.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/ The Portuguese Society on Relativity and Gravitation has awarded the first edition of the "Alberto" prize to Jorge V. Rocha, for his contributions to the study of black holes in various dimensions, including exact solutions, gravitational collapse and cosmic censorship. This award will be granted yearly at the traditional Black Holes Workshop to a young researcher who is a member of the Society. Jorge V. Rocha is a theoretical physicist from Lisbon, Portugal, whose research interests revolve around gravitational theories and black holes. He completed his undergraduate studies with distinction at Instituto Superior Tecnico (IST) and obtained a PhD degree in Physics from University of California, Santa Barbara in 2008, under the supervision of Prof. Joseph Polchinski. He moved on to a first postdoctoral position with Prof. Vitor Cardoso in Centro Multidisciplinar de Astrofísica-IST. Since 2015, Jorge V. Rocha has been at Universitat de Barcelona with a Marie Sklodowska-Curie individual Fellowship, under supervision of Prof. Roberto Emparan. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. SageManifolds 1.0 released ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: http://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2017/01/20/sagemanifolds-1-0-released/ Additional Information: http://sagemanifolds.obspm.fr/ The SageManifolds project aims at extending the modern computer algebra system SageMath (http://www.sagemath.org/) towards differential geometry and tensor calculus. All SageManifolds 1.0 code is included in SageMath 7.5, so that it does not require any separate installation. Key features of SageMath are being open-source, using the Python language and running in the powerful Jupyter Notebook (http://jupyter.org/). SageManifolds is devoted to explicit tensor calculus (as opposed to “abstract tensor calculus”): the dimension of the manifold must be specified and some atlas must be provided. SageManifolds 1.0 functionalities include – topological manifolds: charts, open subsets, maps between manifolds, scalar fields – differentiable manifolds: tangent spaces, vector frames, tensor fields, curves, pullback and pushforward operators – standard tensor calculus (tensor product, contraction, symmetrization, etc.), even on non-parallelizable manifolds – taking into account any monoterm tensor symmetry – exterior calculus (wedge product, exterior derivative, Hodge duality) – Lie derivatives of tensor fields – affine connections (curvature, torsion) – pseudo-Riemannian metrics – some plotting capabilities (charts, points, curves, vector fields) Example of use, in particular in the context of general relativity, are posted at http://sagemanifolds.obspm.fr/examples.html Visit http://sagemanifolds.obspm.fr/ for free download and run. Eric Gourgoulhon (on behalf of the SageManifolds team: http://sagemanifolds.obspm.fr/authors.html ) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++