########################################## Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. 1st Scientific ICRANet Meeting in Armenia - Black Holes: the largest energy sources in the Universe 1.2. International conference: "The Structure and Signals of Neutron Stars, from Birth to Death", Florence, Italy 1.3. International Workshop "The Structure and Signals of Neutron Stars, from Birth to Death" 1.4. VI Black Holes Workshop, Braga, Portugal 1.5. Sant Cugat Forum on Astrophysics. 2014 Session on "Gravitational Wave Astrophysics"; 2nd announcement 1.6. INT Program: Binary Neutron Star Coalescence as a Fundamental Physics Laboratory, Seattle 1.7. Subatomic particles, Nucleons, Atoms, Universe: Processes and Structure 1.8. The Strong Gravity Regime of Black Holes and Neutron Stars, Bad Honnef, Germany 2. Jobs 2.1. Postdoc position in quantum gravity at IQG, Erlangen-Nuernberg, Germany 2.2. CAPES-ICRANet Program 2014 2.3. Postdoctoral position in quantum gravity and/or theoretical cosmology, Louisiana State University 2.4. Postdoctoral position at Saclay: Gravitational Waves as a New Probe of the Dark Side of the Universe 2.5. PhD and postdoctoral positions for space interferometry at the AEI Hannover 2.6. Postdoctoral positions in gravity/cosmology/astrophysics at Fudan University 2.7. Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics at the University of Mississippi 2.8. Faculty Position, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of North Carolina 2.9. Postdoctoral fellowship in GW data analysis at Rhodes University 2.10. Faculty position in physics at Utah State University 2.11. Postdoc Position in Numerical Relativity at Cornell 2.12. Postdoctoral positions in Geometric Analysis and Gravitation, AEI, Potsdam 2.13. Tenure Track Faculty Position in Gravitational Wave Data Analysis at Rochester Institute of Technology 2.14. Postdoctoral Position in Wave Power harvesting at Technion 2.15. Lagrange Fellows - Institut Lagrange de Paris 2.16. Postdoc Positions in Fundamental Gravitational Theory at Penn State 2.17. Postdoctoral Position at Georgia Tech 2.18. Postdoctoral Researcher in Galaxy Evolution, Lawrence, Kansas 2.19. Faculty Position in Physics at the University of Mississippi 2.20. Postdoctoral Position in Computational Gravitational Dynamics at IAP, Paris 2.21. Faculty position in Gravitation Theory and Theoretical Cosmology, UChicago 2.22. Postdoctoral positions in theoretical physics, DAMTP, Cambridge 3. News 3.1. New CQG focus issue on Scalars and Gravity edited by David Langlois 3.2. Death of Alex Harvey 3.3. Death of Sotirios Bonanos 3.4. GWIC Thesis Prize and Stefano Braccini Thesis Prize for 2013: 1st Announcement 3.5. Nominations open: 2014 IUPAP GRG Young Scientist Prize ============================================== 1. Conferenes ============================================== 1.1. 1st Scientific ICRANet Meeting in Armenia - Black Holes: the largest energy sources in the Universe --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/05/31/1st-scientific-icranet-meeting-in-ar... Starting: 2014-06-30 to 2014-07-04 Location: Yerevan, Armenia Additional Information: http://www.icranet.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=752 Contact: mariaelena.pirone[At]icranet.org The Physics of Black Holes (BHs) dominates some of the most energetic astrophysical phenomena in the Universe. The formation of a ~10 Msun. BH appear to be related to the emission of a Gamma Ray Burst (GRB), the most energetic transient phenomena in the Universe. The basic mechanism appear to be the creation of electron positron pairs plasma occurring by vacuum polarization process around a Kerr-Newman Black Hole by the Heisenberg-Euler-Schwinger mechanism. Current effort of reaching such an extreme electromagnetic quantum regime is being currently approached also in MegaJoule Laser Projects in Europe, Russia, USA. In addition a prolonged emission appears to be related to rotating electromagnetic BHs (~10 Msun). in microquasars. The presence of Supermassive Black Holes (SMBHs) of 10^8-10^9 Msun. appear to be related to active galactic nuclei, Blazars and Quasars. There is the possibility that unlike the 10 Msun. BHs, which are formed by the gravitational collapse of baryonic matter, the SMBHs can originate from the gravitational collapse of Dark Matter. This meeting will address both observational/experimental and theoretical aspects. From an observational point of view results obtained from very high energy(VHE) observatories: from the ground such as HESS, MAGIC, AUGER and from next generation instruments will be reviewed. Similarly will be reviewed the observations from Space Observatories in X and Gamma Rays such as Agile, Fermi, Swift, MAXI and NuStar. The complementary observations in Microwave and infrared bands from Planck mission will be presented. Ongoing progress for experimental facilities to look for coincidence with Gravitational waves detectors and Neutrinos detectors will be also reviewed. From a theoretical point of view attention will be given to progress in understanding quantum and classical phenomena related to the physics of BHs and to the process of extraction of the Black Holic Energy (BHE). Before the 1st Scientific ICRANet Meeting "Black Holes: the largest energy sources in the Universe" from June 30 to July 4, an IRAP Ph D School for graduate students will be organized from June 23 to June 27 at the National Academy of Science. Registrations to both the meeting and the school are now possible at the web page http://www.icranet.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=752 Registration fee is 300€ including the admission to all sessions of the meeting and the school, coffee breaks and proceedings. Please download the poster from http://www.icranet.org/images/stories/Meetings/meetingArmenia2014/Poster_Arm...   +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. International conference: "The Structure and Signals of Neutron Stars, from Birth to Death", Florence, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/?p=8720 Starting: 2014-03-24 to 2014-03-28 Location: Florence, Italy Additional Information: http://indico.cern.ch/e/NS2014 Contact: drago[AT]fe.infn.it With great pleasure we announce the first circular for the international conference "The Structure and Signals of Neutron Stars, from Birth to Death", to be held in Florence, Italy from March 24-28, 2014. The conference is part of a six-weeks workshop of the same title to be held at the Galileo Galilei Institute, also in Florence, from March 10-April 18, 2014. Support to the conference also comes from CompStar, a ESF COST Action. Registration is now open via the webpage link. The registration fee will be 200 euro until October 31, 2013 (Early registration). After that date, registration fee will be 250 euro (Late registration). The fee for students will be 100 euro and 130 euro, respectively, for Early and Late registration. Those planning to participate in the longer-term workshop should do apply to do so by filling out the relevant form that may be found linked to the Conference webpage. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. International Workshop "The Structure and Signals of Neutron Stars, from Birth to Death" --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/10/10/international-workshop-the-structure... Starting: 2014-03-10 to 2014-04-18 Location: Florence, Italy Additional Information: http://www.ggi.fi.infn.it/index.php?p=events.inc&id=120 Contact: drago[AT]fe.infn.it With great pleasure we announce the six-week international workshop "The Structure and Signals of Neutron Stars, from Birth to Death", to be held in Florence, Italy from March 10 to April 18, 2014. The workshop will include a one week conference of the same title, also in Florence, from March 24-28, 2014. Please visit the workshop website for more information, and to fill out the workshop application form. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. VI Black Holes Workshop, Braga, Portugal --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/?p=8743 Starting: 2013-12-19 to 2013-12-20 Location: Braga, Portugal Additional Information: http://bhw2013.wikidot.com/ Contact: blackholes[AT]math.uminho.pt 19 - 20 December 2013, Braga, Portugal

From astrophysics to high-energy physics, from information theory to quantum gravity, black holes have acquired an ever increasing role in fundamental physics, and are now part of the terminology of many important branches of observational, theoretical and mathematical physics. This workshop, now at its sixth edition, aims at bringing together experts about black holes in all their aspects.

The aim of these meetings is to gather researchers working on mathematical and physical problems of gravitation which have black holes as a common theme, both in their classical and quantum aspects, and to stimulate the interaction between them.   +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Sant Cugat Forum on Astrophysics. 2014 Session on "Gravitational Wave Astrophysics"; 2nd announcement --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/?p=8818 Starting: 2014-04-22 to 2014-04-25 Location: Sant Cugat, Barcelona, Spain Additional Information: http://www.ice.csic.es/research/forum/2014.html Contact: sopuerta[AT]ieec.uab.es We are pleased to inform you about the progress in the organization of the 2014 edition of the Sant Cugat Forum on Astrophysics, devoted to Gravitational Wave Astrophysics. This Workshop will be the third meeting this biennial series and will be held in Sant Cugat (near Barcelona), from April 22nd to April 25th, 2014. The address of the website of the workshop is http://www.ice.csic.es/research/forum/2014.html The motivation for this meeting is the incremental progress made in different major efforts to use gravitational waves (GWs) for Astronomy: The new generation of advanced ground-based GW observatories (LIGO, VIRGO, KAGRA) is going to come online soon, and is expected to provide the first detections; on the other hand, we are entering a crucial moment for the European-led project eLISA for a space-based detector; in addition, pulsar timing arrays are approaching detection sensitivities. Then, it is an excellent moment to bring together experts on the different aspects of Astrophysics related to GW detection, from the mechanisms for source formation (including event rate estimations) to the impact that the observations may have on the different branches of Astrophysics, including the role of data analysis developments and source modelling techniques. The workshop will consists in a series of plenary talks plus contributed talks, with no more than hundred participants. INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Nils Andersson (University of Southampton, UK) Pierre Binetruy (APC-Paris, France) Monica Colpi (University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy) Enrique Garcia-Berro (Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Spain) Philippe Jetzer (University of Zurich, Switzerland) Kostas Kokkotas (University of Tuebingen, Germany) Pablo Laguna (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA) Alicia M. Sintes (Universitat de les Illes Balears, Spain) Carlos F. Sopuerta (IEEC-CSIC, Spain) Alberto Vecchio (University of Birmingham, UK) PLENARY SPEAKERS Pau Amaro-Seoane (Albert Einstein Institute, Germany) John Antoniadis (Max-Planck-Institute for Radioastronomy, Germany) Tamara Bogdanovic (Georgia Tech, USA) [*] Laura Cadonati (University of Massachusetts, USA) Chiara Caprini (APC Paris, France) Pablo Cerdá Durán (University of Valencia, Spain) Thomas Dent (Albert Einstein Institute, Germany) [*] Zachariah B. Etienne (West Virginia University, USA) Jonathan Gair (Institute of Astronomy, University of Cambridge, UK) Bruno Giacomazzo (University of Trento, Italy) Brynmor Haskell ?(University of Melbourne, Australia) Alessandro Nagar (IHES, France) Carlos Palenzuela (CITA, Canada) Edward Porter (APC Paris, France) Christian Reisswig (Caltech, USA) Alberto Sesana (Albert Einstein Institute, Germany) Deirdre Shoemaker (Georgia Tech, USA) Ulrich Sperhake (DAMTP, University of Cambridge, UK) [*] To be confirmed LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Carlos F. Sopuerta (IEEC-CSIC, chair) Daniel Santos (IEEC-CSIC) Ivan LLoro (IEEC-CSIC) Anna Bertolín (IEEC-CSIC) Pilar Montes (IEEC-CSIC) Diego F. Torres (ICREA & IEEC-CSIC, Sant Cugat Forum) REGISTRATION The web registration for the 2014 Session of the Sant Cugat Forum on "Gravitational Wave Astrophysics" is open at the conference website http://www.ice.csic.es/research/forum/2014Registration.html Registration fees: 300 Euros up to February 28th, 2014 (350 Euros at the Registration Desk) The registration fee will cover: Access to the workshop & workshop materials, a copy of the Session Book (to be sent directly to the delegate’ address), welcome cocktail, workshop dinner, and coffee breaks. CONTRIBUTIONS Participants who would like to contribute a talk in the parallel sessions can apply by submitting a title and abstract in the registration website. The deadline for abstract submission is February 28, 2014. Participants will be informed shortly afterwards whether their contribution has been accepted. http://www.ice.csic.es/research/forum/2014AbstractSubmission.html AWARD FOR YOUNG SCIENTIST Sant Cugat Forum Award for Young Scientists: From all contributed works by graduate scientists or postdoctoral fellows within 2 years of their PhD that are willing to apply for the award, the Scientific Organizing Committee will choose the Best Work by a Young Scientist. There will be a symbolic cash amount (TBD), an Award certificate, and a token of recognition related to Sant Cugat (typically a local artist painting). If you would like to be considered for the Award, there will be a place to note so in your abstract submission. The deadline for paper submissions for the Young Scientist Award is March 24, 2014. See the guidelines here: http://www.ice.csic.es/research/forum/Award/Entries/2022/3/28_Guidelines.htm... OUTREACH During the workshop there will be an outreach talk for the general public given by Prof. Alicia M. Sintes. In the years in between workshops there is at least one relatively important outreach event. This year there is an itinerant exhibition on the evolution of the Universe, and all the 22 Sant Cugat schools will visit it. PROCEEDINGS IN SPRINGER As an outcome of the workshop, an edited book will be published in the Springer-Verlag’s Astrophysics and Space Science Proceedings series, as a hardcover; following on the tradition of the Sant Cugat Forum on Astrophysics series. The aim is to have a state-of-the-art summary of the workshop topic, i.e. Gravitational Wave Astrophysics. More details can be found at: http://www.ice.csic.es/research/forum/2014Book.html VENUE The workshop will take place in the village of Sant Cugat, a small, vibrant city located a few kilometers away from Barcelona, across the mountain and the Collserola Natural Park. It can be easily reached from the city center of Barcelona, but the existence of the natural park in between has allowed it to maintain a completely independent character. The venue will be the Casa de Cultura (Culture House). In front of it there is one of the best-conserved Benedictine Monasteries in Europe, known to exist since 878, which is inside the village’s nucleus with 60% of the streets begin pedestrian ones. ACCOMMODATION There is a 4 star hotel with affordable prices 300 meters from the meeting room (there are several other hotels nearby). There is also the possibility to be accommodated in Barcelona downtown since there are trains every 5-10 minutes going to and from Plaza Catalunya (at the very center of Barcelona) that take 25 minutes. For more details: http://www.ice.csic.es/research/forum/Logistics/Entries/2012/8/29_Lodging.ht... OTHER LOGISTICS Information about how to arrive, local restaurants, and maps is described here: http://www.ice.csic.es/research/forum/Logistics/Logistics.html We look forward to seeing you in Sant Cugat. Best regards, Carlos F. Sopuerta on behalf of the Local Organizing Committee Institute of Space Sciences (IEEC-CSIC) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. INT Program: Binary Neutron Star Coalescence as a Fundamental Physics Laboratory, Seattle --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/?p=8826 Starting: 2014-06-30 to 2014-08-01 Location: Seattle, WA. USA Additional Information: http://www.int.washington.edu/PROGRAMS/14-2a/ Contact: llee[AT]uw.edu The program will bring together nuclear physicists, astrophysicists, observational astronomers and gravitational-wave physicists to address key issues and identify new directions in the study of the inspiral and merger of binary neutron stars. The focus will be on the theoretical modeling, with realistic nuclear and neutrino microphysics, of the late stages of binary coalescence and opportunities for multi-messenger observations. Large-scale numerical simulations of the merger and the dynamics of the remnant are now being pursued by several groups world-wide with a level of realism that was unthinkable a few years back. Meanwhile, the first direct detection of gravitational waves from inspiraling and merging binaries is expected once advanced detectors such as LIGO and Virgo stars taking data in their upgraded configurations in 2017. The intrinsically multi-physics and multi-messenger aspects of binary inspirals emphasize the need for better coordination between theoretical, experimental and observational efforts and provide the backbones of the program. The schedule for the 5 week program is designed to foster interactions among theorists, experimentalists and observers. Discussion topics include realistic numerical simulations, gravitational-wave waveforms modeling and searches, electromagnetic counterpart signals and gamma-ray bursts, nuclear physics including superfluidity, complex hydrodynamics, neutron star seismology and nucleosynthesis. During the last week a workshop will bring together experts working on nucleosynthesis of heavy elements and galactic chemical evolution. * Week 1: Gravitational waves: Modeling waveforms, parameter estimation, advanced detectors and extracting physics from merger signals. * Week 2: Numerical Relativity: Status and challenges, incorporating realistic nuclear and neutrino physics, magnetohydrodynamics, dissipative effects and contributions from the crust. * Week 3: Dense matter physics: Equation of state, neutrino interactions, neutron star seismology and superfluid dynamics, effects of temperature and magnetic fields on matter. * Week 4: Merger astrophysics: Modeling electromagnetic signals, crust and disk dynamics and connections to gamma-ray bursts and transients. Week 5: Joint workshop with the program on nucleosynthesis and chemical evolution.

From the perspective of both theory and observations, the diverse phenomena covered by the program have much in common. Simulations rely on the development of improved microphysics models, transport methods for radiation, heat, and neutrinos, hydrodynamics, and nuclear reaction networks. Gravitational-wave observations require reliable theoretical models to identify the signal and facilitate the extraction of physical parameters. Observers will also benefit greatly from deeper insights into key multi-messenger aspects. On the verge of the first gravitational-wave observations, we expect to make considerable progress by bringing together researchers with overlapping interests and expertise on issues that require interdisciplinary information, thus facilitating collaboration and discussion that might otherwise not take place.

A link to the application form can be found at http://www.int.washington.edu/PROGRAMS/14-2a/ Organizers N. Andersson, University of Southampton S. Bose, Washington State University S. Reddy, University of Washington L. Rezzolla, University of Frankfurt Program Coordinator Laura Lee +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. Subatomic particles, Nucleons, Atoms, Universe: Processes and Structure --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/10/31/subatomic-particles-nucleons-atoms-u... Starting: 2014-03-10 to 2014-03-14 Location: Minsk, Belarus Additional Information: http://www.icranet.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=752 Contact: mariaelena.pirone[AT]icranet.org An international conference in honor of Ya. B. Zeldovich 100th Anniversary in Minsk. First announcement The 8 of March 2014 signs the 100th Anniversary of the birth of Yakov Borisovich Zeldovich in Minsk. In this occasion International Center for Relativistic Astrophysics Network (ICRANet) together with the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus organize an international conference to be held in Minsk, Belarus in March 10-14, 2014. The total number of participants of the conference is expected to be in the range of 100 scientists with the participation from neighboring countries such as Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia and Ukraine, and of course Europe and the Americas. Exceptionally wide research interests of Ya. B. Zeldovich ranging from chemical physics, elementary particle and nuclear physics to astrophysics and cosmology are very difficult to cover within one conference. It will therefore be focused on several selected topics. This celebration will follow a very successful international conference in honor of Ya. B. Zeldovich 95th anniversary held in Minsk on 20-23 of April 2009. International Organizing Committee is co-chaired by prof. Vladimir Fortov, the president of the Russian Academy of Sciences and prof. Remo Ruffini, director of ICRANet. Registration fee: 200 euro For further information visit: http://www.icranet.org +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. The Strong Gravity Regime of Black Holes and Neutron Stars, Bad Honnef, Germany --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/?p=8851 Starting: 2014-03-31 to 2014-04-04 Location: Bad Honnef, Germany Additional Information: http://www.zarm.uni-bremen.de/sgr2014/ Contact: eva.hackmannn[AT]zarm.uni-bremen.de The 558th WE-Heraeus-Seminar on The Strong Gravity Regime of Black holes and Neutron stars will be held from March 31st to April 4th, 2014 at the Physikzentrum of the German Physical Society in Bad Honnef near Bonn and Cologne, Germany. The main theme of this seminar is the observation and theoretical description of systems where gravity is strong and non-linear, in particular systems containing black holes and neutron stars which are ideal gravitational laboratories. To cover the complete complexity of this field of research, experts and graduate students from the observational and theoretical community are invited to bring together their expertise. As a rough guideline, we have the following categories: Strong-field gravity in GR and its alternatives Black holes as strong field probes Neutron stars as strong field probes Gravitational wave observations and merger events The program consists of invited as well as contributed talks and posters. We particularly encourage female scientist to contribute to the seminar. For young scientists we award the best poster with a price. The number of participants is limited to about 70. All local costs (i.e., meals and accommodation) of the participants will be covered. The registration deadline is December 15th, 2013. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Postdoc position in quantum gravity at IQG, Erlangen-Nuernberg, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/10/14/postdoc-position-in-quantum-gravity-... Deadline: 2013-11-15 Location: Erlangen, Germany Additional Information: http://www.gravity.physik.fau.de/opportunities/jobs/jobs.shtml Contact: application[AT]gravity.fau.de In autumn 2014, at least 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-Nürnberg, 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 new international centre for quantum gravity at the FAU which just completed its building up phase. The centre currently hosts 5 professors, 2 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), Michael Thies and Thomas Thiemann (Chair), Emeriti Frieder Lenz (former chair) and Hartmut Hofmann, postdocs Daniele Pranzetti and Derek Wise as well as 7 Phd and 4 master students. Former institute member and Humboldt Fellow Jonathan Engle recently accepted a tenure track assistant professor position at Florida Atlantic University and holds an affiliate position. Another affiliate professor position is held by Florian Girelli. 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 quantum field theory and a strong interest in working on aspects of non perturbative and background independent quantum gravity. The following list of material should be uploaded in one pdf- or zip file, whose name should include your lastname, using the application form at http://www.gravity.physik.fau.de/opportunities/jobs/jobs.shtml 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 before the deadline via the application form by the referees. Recommendation letters sent by email will not be accepted. Referees are kindly asked to use the following format for their message text: Recommendation letter for FIRSTNAME AND LASTNAME OF THE APPLICANT. Applications will be reviewed starting November 15th, 2013 but later applications will be considered until the position is filled. The starting date of the position is normally Oct. 1st 2014 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. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. CAPES-ICRANet Program 2014 ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/07/30/capes-icranet-program/ Deadline: Location: Additional Information: http://www.icranet.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=721 Contact: ruffini[AT]icra.it; jorge.rueda[AT]ICRA.it Following the completion of the CAPES-ICRANet Program 2013, we are partucularly happy to announce the CAPES-ICRANet Program 2014. Following the entrance of Brazil into the International Center for Relativistic Astrophysics Network (ICRANet) in 2007, the many agreements between ICRANet and the universities and research centers in Brazil and Latin America, and the opening of the seat ICRANet-Rio, CAPES and ICRANet promoted a joint program. The aim is to foster the development of the research in Relativistic Astrophysics and Cosmology between Brazil and the academic centers and Member States of ICRANet. Within this agreement the CAPES-ICRANet Program has been established with the following actions: 1. IRAP PhD CAPES-ICRANet Program Five fellowships for Brazilian students will be granted each year in the IRAP PhD Program. Each fellowship will last for three years with the final PhD degree jointly delivered by the academic institutions participating in the program. The starting date of the application is December 2013 and the deadline is August 2014, the activities will start on September 2014. For the application: http://ntsrvg9-2.icra.it/irapphd/entry2013.htm 2. CAPES-ICRANet Visitors Program to Brazil A visitor program for senior scientists from ICRANet centers in Asia, Europe, and USA to Brazilian universities and research centers has been opened. This program is specially directed to senior scientists who have given fundamental worldwide recognized contributions to the field of relativistic astrophysics and cosmology. During their stay in Brazil, scientists will visit universities and research centers associated with ICRANET. Each visitor can spend up to three years in Brazil and each year up to three months. Five positions will be available each year and the applications are opened during the entire year and for this year the starting date of the application is December 2013 and the deadline is August 2014. For the application: http://ntsrvg9-2.icra.it/irapphd/entry2013_visitors_brazil.htm 3. CAPES-ICRANet Visitors Program to Europe A program to promote scientific visits of university professors and research scientists from Brazil in ICRANet centers in Europe has been established. During their stay in the ICRANet centers, the scientists will be able to visit the universities and research centers associated to the IRAP PhD Program. Visits addressing both theoretical research and observational activities in ICRANet related centers are welcome. Particularly encouraged are research activities synergic with the IRAP PhD Program through the interaction with IRAP graduate students and Faculty Professors. Each year five positions are established, each one of the duration of five months per year. Applications are opened during the entire year and for this year they are going to open on December 2013 and the deadline is August 2014. For the application: http://ntsrvg9-2.icra.it/irapphd/entry2013_visitors_europe.htm 4. CAPES-ICRANet Postdoctoral Program Four two-year postdoctoral positions in ICRANet Centers in Europe and Asia, and five two-year postdoctoral positions in Brazilian universities and research centers with signed collaboration agreements with ICRANet and/or with associated scientists to ICRANet, will be opened every year. For this year the starting date of the applicaltion is December 2013 and the deadline is August 2014.  All topics related to theoretical and observational activities or data analysis in relativistic astrophysics and cosmology are welcome. For the application to postdoc in Europe and Asia: http://ntsrvg9-2.icra.it/irapphd/entry2013_post_europe.htm For the application to postdoc in Brazil: http://ntsrvg9-2.icra.it/irapphd/entry2013_post_brazil.htm For further information: http://www.icranet.org (in Portuguese): http://cooperacaointernacional.capes.gov.br http://www.capes.gov.br/cooperacao-internacional/italia/capes-icranet +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Postdoctoral position in quantum gravity and/or theoretical cosmology, Louisiana State University ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/10/08/postdoctoral-position-louisiana-stat... Deadline: 2013-12-15 Location: Baton Rouge, LA, USA Additional Information: https://lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp... Contact: pullin[AT]lsu.edu Abridged ad: The theoretical relativity group expects to have, contingent on funding opening(s) for a postdoctoral researcher(s) or senior postdoctoral researcher(s) working in quantum gravity and/or theoretical cosmology. 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 & 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. The postdoctoral researcher or senior postdoctoral researcher will perform research on cosmology, quantum gravity and/or quantum field theory in curved space-time. For the full ad view: <a href="https://lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=56702">https://lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=56702</a> THE LSU SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Postdoctoral position at Saclay: Gravitational Waves as a New Probe of the Dark Side of the Universe ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/?p=8714 Deadline: 2013-11-30 Location: CEA-Saclay near Paris, France Additional Information: http://ipht.cea.fr/en/Phocea/Vie_des_labos/Ast/ast_visu.php?id_ast=695 Contact: ipht-gb[AT]cea.fr The Institut de Physique Théorique (IPhT) of CEA-Saclay invites applications for a postdoctoral position on the subject "Gravitational Waves as a New Probe of the Dark Side of the Universe". The position is for 2 years, to start in autumn 2014. Description of the research: upcoming observations of gravitational waves have a high potential for cosmology. Gravitational waves carry unique information not only about the violent phenomena that produce them, but also about the expansion of the universe and the intervening matter as they propagate. In particular, gravitational wave sources such as binaries’ inspirals have been proposed as standard sirens, to measure the equation of state of dark energy. We will study gravitational wave propagation in the inhomogeneous universe, in order to quantify the various effects that determine the accuracy to which gravitational waves can probe dark energy. Candidates should have a research background in the fields of gravitational waves, gravitational lensing, cosmology. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. PhD and postdoctoral positions for space interferometry at the AEI Hannover ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/?p=8716 Deadline: 2013-11-17 Location: Hannover, Germany Additional Information: http://www.aei.mpg.de/638112/LISAGRACEFO2013 Contact: gerhard.heinzel[AT]aei.mpg.de The space interferometry working group of the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute, AEI) in Hannover invites applications for doctoral students and postdoctoral positions to support existing projects, as well as to set up new projects. Our general aim is the development of laser interferometers in space for the detection of gravitational waves (LISA) and surveying Earth's gravity field (GRACE Follow-On and successional missions). In this context we have close collaboration with the space industry, as well as ESA and NASA. Our working group currently has about 25 members from various countries, the working language is english. The main tasks are the planning and construction of prototypes, subsequent testing of the resulting industrial hardware, as well as numerical simulations. The methods comprise laser optics, electronics, numerical mathematics, digital signal processing (DSP) - e.g. with FPGAs and micro controllers - programming in C, C++, and MATLAB, development of algorithms for data filtering. It may also extend to include system engineering and project management. We offer outstanding working conditions in a highly motivated international environment, the possibility to gain knowledge and experience in the mentioned fields, a pleasant working atmosphere as well as high quality of life in a beautiful district of Hannover. We expect highly motivated candidates, with an enthusiastic approach to work, a good level of spoken and written english, knowledge in some of the topics mentioned above, and the willingness to gain missing knowledge. The salary is in accordance with general Max Planck regulations. The Max Planck Society aims to increase the number of women in fields in which they are under-represented. Women are therefore specifically encouraged to apply. The Max Planck Society aims to increase the number of disabled employees. People with disabilities are specifically encouraged to apply. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Postdoctoral positions in gravity/cosmology/astrophysics at Fudan University ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/10/06/postdoctoral-positions-in-gravitycos... Deadline: 2013-12-31 Location: Shanghai, China Additional Information: http://phys.fudan.edu.cn/ Contact: bambi[AT]fudan.edu.cn The gravity/cosmology/astrophysics group at Fudan University (Shanghai, China) has a few postdoctoral positions to fill as soon as possible. Graduate students who expect to receive soon the Doctoral Degree are also encouraged to apply. Applications from candidates working in any research area of gravity, cosmology, high energy astrophysics, and quantum field theory will be considered, but preference may be given to the ones with experience/interest in the following topics: - Gravitational collapse (broadly defined, including both analytical and numerical approaches) - Stability of black holes and quasi-normal modes - Phenomenology of CMBR (including polarization and non-gaussianities) - Analysis of dark matter (from both theoretical and phenomenological side) The group currently consists of 3 faculty (Cosimo Bambi, Antonino Marciano, Leonardo Modesto), 4 postdocs (Stefano Giaccari, Daniele Malafarina, Leslaw Rachwal, Naoki Tsukamoto), and several graduate and undergraduate students. 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: Ms. Juan Wang E-mail: wangjuan[AT]fudan.edu.cn Please arrange also 2-3 recommendation letters to be sent separately to the same email address. Applications received by December 31 will receive full consideration. Enquires can be sent to Cosimo Bambi (bambi[AT]fudan.edu.cn), Antonino Marciano (marciano[AT]fudan.edu.cn), or Leonardo Modesto (lmodesto[AT]fudan.edu.cn). Further details: Shanghai is the most international city in China. It has been recently developing as a forefront for scientific research in Asia, and will continue in the next years. Fudan University is one of the most selective and prestigious universities in China. The group joins the effort of founding a new theoretical physics center at Fudan, led by Prof. Yong-Shi Wu, who holds a joint position as Distinguished Professor at the University of Utah in the United States and as a Special Appointed Professor of Physics at Fudan. Housing: Fudan can provide apartments of 50-80 square meters inside the campus at very convenient rental rates. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics at the University of Mississippi ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/10/07/postdoctoral-position-in-theoretical... Deadline: 2013-12-31 Location: Oxford, MS Additional Information: http://www.phy.olemiss.edu/GR/?x=entry:entry131007-123804 Contact: grpostdoc[AT]phy.olemiss.edu The University of Mississippi invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the area of Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics. The applicant must have (or be close to completing) a Ph.D. in Physics or Astrophysics, with a good track record in one or more of the following research areas: gravitational-wave source modeling and astrophysics, numerical relativity, post-Newtonian theory, alternative theories of gravity, perturbation theory of stars and black holes. The Gravitational and High-Energy Theory Group at the University of Mississippi is active in various areas of theoretical and experimental gravity, and is part of the LIGO collaboration. Members of the group include Emanuele Berti, Luca Bombelli, Marco Cavaglia, Alakabha Datta and Tibor Torma, adjunct professors Vitor Cardoso and Ulrich Sperhake, three postdocs and several graduate students. The successful applicant is expected to engage in a collaborative research program involving several institutions, including Caltech and Princeton in the USA, Lisbon, Cambridge, Rome and Aveiro in Europe, and Para' University in Brazil (among others). A curriculum vitae (including a list of publications and a statement of research interests) should be sent to the following e-mail address: grpostdoc[AT]phy.olemiss.edu Please use the subject "Gravitational theory postdoc". Applicants must also arrange to have at least three recommendation letters to be sent to the same email address. Applications must be submitted as soon as possible, and no later than 12/31/2013. Late applications may be considered until the position is filled. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Faculty Position, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of North Carolina ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/?p=8734 Deadline: 2013-12-15 Location: Chapel Hill, NC, USA Additional Information: http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/32613 Contact: theorysearch2014[AT]listserv.unc.edu Assistant Professor Position in Fundamental Theory of Gravity, Cosmology, or High Energy Physics Department of Physics and Astronomy University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill We invite applications for an assistant professor position in the fundamental theory of gravity, cosmology, or high energy physics. Candidates should have demonstrated an excellent record of achievements, have broad interests and thorough training in either cosmology, gravitational, or high energy theory, including string theory, and have a commitment to high quality research and teaching. The Department intends to fill several positions in theoretical physics in the next few years. These new colleagues will complement our existing strengths in theoretical physics and be expected to play a major role in subsequent recruitment. The appointment is a regular tenure-track position. Interested applicants should submit a completed application at http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/32613, along with a Curriculum Vitae/Resume (which includes a cv and publication list), Research Statement, and Teaching Philosophy. Please also provide the names of four (4) referees to the above site. F or timely consideration, please submit your application, and ensure your referees respond by December 15, 2013. Review of applicants will begin in December and continue until the position is filled. Address any inquires to theorysearch2014[AT]listserv.unc.edu. We particularly encourage applications from members of under-represented groups. If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity office at (919) 966-3576 or send an email to equalopportunity[AT]unc.edu. Please note: The Equal Employment Opportunity office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity employer. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Postdoctoral fellowship in GW data analysis at Rhodes University ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/10/28/postdoctoral-fellowship-in-gw-data-a... Deadline: 2013-12-02 Location: Grahamstown, South Africa Additional Information: http://www.ru.ac.za/mathematics Contact: n.bishop[AT]ru.ac.za The Department of Mathematics at Rhodes University has two Faculty members, Prof NT Bishop and Dr D Pollney, working in numerical relativity and particularly black hole mergers. We would like to expand the interests of the group to include other aspects of gravitational wave astronomy, and as a first step we are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in data analysis. The position is not for a specific project, and we are interested in candidates with experience in any aspect of gravitational wave data analysis. Rhodes University is a small university (just over 7000 students), which emphasizes postgraduate training and research. It is located 60 km from the coast, between Port Elizabeth and East London in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. While the main focus of this appointment will be data analysis related to the detection of gravitational waves by laser interferometric facilities, there would also be an opportunity in terms of pulsar timing measurements building on the University’s strong involvement in the SKA project. Applications should preferably be in the form of a single PDF file attached to an email to Prof NT Bishop (n.bishop[AT]ru.ac.za) with a copy to Dr D Pollney (d.pollney[AT]ru.ac.za). Applications should include * Full CV * Contact details of three referees * A statement (about half a page) of the candidate’s research interests and proposed research work during the Fellowship. The closing date is 2 December 2013, although applications will be considered until the position is filled. The starting date will be as soon as possible thereafter. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. Faculty position in physics at Utah State University ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/?p=8760 Deadline: 2013-12-01 Location: Logan, UT, USA Additional Information: http://jobs.usu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=59391 Contact: GMPCA[AT]usu.edu The Department of Physics at Utah State University is seeking a mathematical physicist to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor opening in Fall 2014. The targeted research area for this position is one or more of: mathematical relativity, classical and quantum field theory, string theory, topological field theory, integrable systems, differential geometry, mechanics and dynamical systems, geometric methods in physics, or a closely related area. The department is looking for a scientist who can complement/support the efforts of the Geometry, Mathematical Physics and Computer Algebra (GMPCA) group, consisting of Charles Torre in the Department of Physics and Ian Anderson, Mark Fels, Zhaohu Nie, Nathan Geer, all in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Preference will be given to candidates with postdoctoral experience and a track record of publications in mathematical physics. Research activities which incorporate computer algebra techniques are desirable. Candidates should be able to teach a wide variety of physics courses - and possibly some mathematics courses - at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will support development of a new interdisciplinary PhD program in mathematical physics. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is also conducting a search for a mathematician to join the GMPCA group. Applicants must apply online at http://jobs.usu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=59391. Applicants must have a terminal degree in Physics or a closely related field. A complete application includes: a letter of application stating qualifications and fit to this position; a curriculum vitae; a statement of research interests; a statement of teaching philosophy; and at least three letters of reference. Requests for further information can be sent to the Search Committee at GMPCA[AT]usu.edu. Review of applications will begin December 1. The Department of Physics, one of five departments in the College of Science (http://www.usu.edu/science/), offers BS, BA, MS, and PhD degrees in Physics. The Department currently has 15 full-time faculty, about 100 undergraduate majors, and about 30, mostly PhD, graduate students. Utah State University is a 28,000-student, land grant, Space Grant, and Carnegie Doctoral/STEM-dominant/high research activity university. Based in Logan (perennially rated as one the safest communities in America), USU is surrounded by spectacular mountains offering a wide range of outdoor activities. Located eighty miles north of Salt Lake City, Logan is within an easy drive of five national parks and numerous other historical and recreational sites. Logan offers affordable housing, excellent health care facilities, and a family-friendly environment. USU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, dedicated to recruiting and retaining top candidates from a diverse pool including women an d minorities. The University provides spousal accommodation packages for dual career applicants, and offers competitive salaries and outstanding medical, retirement, and professional benefits (see http://www.usu.edu/hr/ for details). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. Postdoc Position in Numerical Relativity at Cornell ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/10/15/postdoc-position-in-numerical-relati... Deadline: 2013-12-01 Location: Ithaca, NY, USA Additional Information: https://www.hr.cornell.edu/jobs/positions.html Contact: lmk3[AT]cornell.edu Cornell University Center for Radiophysics and Space Research expects to have an opening for a Research Associate in numerical relativity starting in September, 2014. The position requires a Ph.D. and experience in numerical relativity or computational physics. The position is for one year, with subsequent renewals depending on performance and the availability of funds. The Cornell Relativity Group consists of Saul Teukolsky and Eanna Flanagan, senior research associate Larry Kidder, research associate Mike Boyle, and several graduate students. There will also be opportunities to interact with the Theoretical Astrophysics Group, including Rachel Bean, David Chernoff, Dong Lai, Richard Lovelace, and Ira Wasserman. Applicants should submit a resume with a list of publications, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to: Lynda Sovocool, Finance and Human Resource Manager, 106 Space Sciences Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853; lmk3[AT]cornell.edu. Applicants can also apply online at: https://www.hr.cornell.edu/jobs/positions.html posting #21920 Completed applications should be received no later than December 1, 2013. Diversity and inclusion have been and continue to be a part of our heritage. Cornell University is a recognized EEO/AA employer and educator. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12. Postdoctoral positions in Geometric Analysis and Gravitation, AEI, Potsdam ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/10/16/postdoctoral-positions-in-geometric-... Deadline: 2013-12-15 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: http://www.aei.mpg.de/755651/postdocGeometricAnalysis-and-Gravitation Contact: anne.lampe[AT]ei.mpg.de The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute) will fill research positions in the areas General Relativity and Cosmology Geometric Analysis Geometric Measure Theory Numerical General Relativity Research programs concern the mathematical problems of general relativity and related physical theories, and are based in analysis, geometry and numerical analysis. In particular, non-linear partial differential equations are a common theme of our research. The Einstein field equations model both the behaviour of cosmological models and of isolated gravitating systems such as stars, black holes and galaxies. Our research addresses the qualitative and quantitative properties of solutions of the Einstein field equations with respect to their local and global behaviour. Other field equations of interest arise from string theory and the consideration of matter models including elasticity, fluids, electromagnetism and gauge theories. The central topic of the Max Planck research group "Geometric Measure Theory" is the study of geometrical variational problems involving models of generalised submanifolds of Riemannian manifolds such as varifolds, currents, sets, or multiple valued functions. This includes both regularity problems as well as structural questions. The study often benefits from its natural connection to elliptic partial differential equations. The numerical effort in our division seeks to provide quantitative insight into mathematical problems via a close combination of analytical and numerical methods. Topics of particular interest include conformal methods for the Einstein equations, nonlinear stability, cosmic censorship and critical phenomena in gravitational collapse, and geometric evolution equations such as Ricci flow. There are close interactions with the research sections "Astrophysical Relativity" and "Quantum Gravity and Unified Theories” in the Albert Einstein Institute, as well as with the universities in Berlin and Potsdam. Postdoctoral appointments do not entail teaching duties and are typically for two years. The starting date is flexible and usually lies within the range April till October 2014. To apply please fill out this form: https://lotus1.aei.mpg.de/job-form.nsf/math-rel-jobs.xsp or submit a curriculum vitae, list of publications and statement of research interests, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to math-rel-jobs[AT]aei.mpg.de Contact: Frau Anne Lampe Max-Planck-Institut fu?r Gravitationsphysik Albert-Einstein-Institut Am Muehlenberg 1 D-14476 Golm Germany email math-rel-jobs[AT]aei.mpg.de The deadline for applications in the initial round of appointments is 15. December 2013. audit The Max Planck Society is committed to employing more handicapped individuals and especially encourages them to apply. The Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply. For further information please contact L. Andersson, U. Menne, or O. Rinne. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.13. Tenure Track Faculty Position in Gravitational Wave Data Analysis at Rochester Institute of Technology ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/10/17/tenure-track-faculty-position-in-gra... Deadline: 2013-11-17 Location: Rochester, NY, USA Additional Information: http://careers.rit.edu/faculty Contact: smsjobs[AT]rit.edu Rochester Institute of Technology invites applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level starting August 2014. Responsibilities include research, teaching, and service to the School of Mathematical Sciences (SMS), the College of Science, and RIT. Successful applicants are expected to contribute to the scholarship of the SMS through externally funded research and peer-reviewed publications, teaching, mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students, and participating in developing a new Ph.D. program in Mathematical Modeling. We are looking for candidates who can add to the School’s current strengths in gravitational wave data analysis. We are seeking individuals who have the ability and interest to contribute to a community committed to student-centeredness; professional development and scholarship; integrity and ethics; respect, diversity, and pluralism; innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration. Select to view links to RIT’s core values, honor code, and diversity commitment. DEPARTMENT/COLLEGE DESCRIPTION: The School of Mathematical Sciences has 64 faculty members and four administrative staff members. There are 169 undergraduate students in the school’s three undergraduate programs: Applied Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, and Applied Statistics. In addition, there are 35 students in its Master’s degree program in Applied and Computational Mathematics. The school offers mathematics courses for students from every RIT program. SMS faculty members are also involved in the M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Astrophysical Sciences and Technology, Computing and Information Science, and Imaging Science. The School of Mathematical Sciences is a division of the College of Science that promotes both teaching and research. SMS faculty members are involved with two research centers within the College of Science: the Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation, http://ccrg.rit.edu/, and the Center for Applied and Computational Mathematics, http://www.rit.edu/cos/math/acm/, and some SMS faculty members participate in other research centers across the college and university. We have recently hired applied mathematicians in the fields of mathematical physiology, computational physics, general relativity, fluid dynamics, and mathematical imaging, and we are developing a Ph.D. program in Mathematical Modeling. REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in the mathematical sciences or in a related field completed by November 17, 2013. * Ability to communicate effectively in English. * Professional experience compatible with strengthening existing gravitational wave data analysis research in SMS and contributing to the development of a Ph.D. program in Mathematical Modeling. * Potential to collaborate with SMS and/or RIT faculty. * One or more years of postdoctoral research or college-level teaching after Ph.D. completed or equivalent experience by Fall 2014. * An ongoing record of peer-reviewed publications. * A commitment to obtaining external grants to support research. * A commitment to undergraduate and graduate education, including the ability to teach advanced courses in statistics. * A commitment to mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in research. * Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences. HOW TO APPLY: Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty. Enter requisition number 811BR for the position in gravitational wave data analysis. Please submit your cover letter addressing the listed qualifications; a vita including a list of publications and the names, addresses and phone numbers for three references; a description of research plans that also addresses efforts and/or plans to obtain external funding, potential to collaborate with SMS/RIT faculty, and commitment to mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in research; a statement of teaching philosophy and any experience that also addresses commitment to undergraduate and graduate education, including the ability to teach advanced courses in statistics; up to three sample publications/preprints; and a "contribution to diversity" statement. Please arrange to have at least three letters of recommendation, one of which includes an assessment of teaching potential, sent directly via email to smsjobs@rit.edu. You can contact the search committee with questions about the position at smsjobs[AT]rit.edu. Application review will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. Applicants are encouraged to apply by November 17, 2013. REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL: PhD REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS: Curriculum Vitae or Resume Cover Letter Research Statement Statement of Diversity Contribution List of References Statement of Teaching Philosophy Letters of Recommendation ADDITIONAL DETAILS: RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to Careers[AT]rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.14. Postdoctoral Position in Wave Power harvesting at Technion ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/?p=8784 Deadline: 2013-12-18 Location: Haifa, Israel Additional Information: http://cee.technion.ac.il/eng/Templates/showpage.asp?DBID=1&LNGID=1&TMID=84&FID=210 Contact: miky[AT]technion.ac.il A new postdoctoral position is available at the department of Civil and Environmental Engineering of the Technion, Israel Institute of Technology, in Haifa. The postdoctoral researcher is expected to work with Prof. Michael Stiassnie on a project entitled: "Harvesting wave power in deep stormy seas". The study involves the mutual interaction of wind, waves, and floating structures; and is a four years research initiative funded by the Israel Science foundation, started on Oct. 1st 2013. The suitable candidate must have a PhD degree in Science or Engineering, which was obtained within the last five years; as well as an extensive experience in the study of water waves. The chosen candidate will receive a scholarship of about 2000 euro per month, payable in Israeli Shekel. The initial appointment is for one year with possible extensions. Interested candidates should address their application to Miky Stiassnie at: miky[AT]technion.ac.il And include their CV. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.15. Lagrange Fellows - Institut Lagrange de Paris ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/?p=8822 Deadline: 2013-11-30 Location: Paris, France Additional Information: http://ilp.upmc.fr Contact: contact[AT]ilp.upmc.fr The Lagrange Institute (Institut Lagrange de Paris, ILP) invites applications from scientists with recent PhDs for several Fellowships beginning in 2014. Lagrange Fellows will receive a salary according to experience, and generous travel, research, and visitor funds. The Lagrange Institute, established in 2011 for 10 years, unites research groups from the Institut d'Astrophysique de Paris, the Laboratoire de Physique Nucléaire et Hautes Energies, and the Laboratoire de Physique Théorique et Hautes Energies with internationally recognized research programs in theoretical and observational cosmology, (astro-)particle physics, and theoretical and experimental high energy physics. The Institute’s mission is to advance foundational questions on the origin, constituents, dynamics and fate of the Universe through the interplay of theory, computation, and data. The Lagrange Institute will further expand its visitor’s program by the recently announced Lagrange Awards, enabling international leaders in the research themes of the Institute and their groups to spend extended periods of time collaborating with ILP fellows and members in Paris. In addition, the Lagrange Institute will host regular workshops and conferences. Successful candidates will have demonstrated outstanding research creativity and have the potential to develop and lead projects in collaboration with the member teams of the Lagrange Institute. Lagrange fellows will be immersed in an internationally visible research environment with rich intellectual and computational resources, and opportunities for involvement in the leading astronomical observations and (astro-)particle physics experiments of the decade. Research strengths include (but are not limited to) theoretical and observational cosmology, the cosmic beginning, dark matter and dark energy research, theoretical and experimental (astro-)particle physics, and recent advances in quantum field theory and quantum gravity. If desired, Fellows may attend short courses on emerging research methods. Members of the Lagrange Institute are involved in leading capacities in several international projects, including Planck, Herschel, Euclid, CFHTLS, TeraPix, BOSS, AUGER, CTA, VIPER, Square Kilometer Array, ATLAS at LHC and HESS. Detailed information about the Lagrange Institute, its members, its mission, and the Lagrange Fellow program can be found at http://ilp.upmc.fr. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.16. Postdoc Positions in Fundamental Gravitational Theory at Penn State ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/?p=8789 Deadline: 2013-11-30 Location: Paris, France Additional Information: http://www.gravity.psu.edu/ Contact: contact[AT]ilp.upmc.fr The Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos expects openings for post-doctoral positions starting fall 2014 in the areas of general relativity, cosmology and quantum gravity. The initial appointment will be for one year and is expected to be renewed for another year subject to satisfactory progress and availability of funds. In exceptional cases it has been renewed also for a third year. The gravitational theory group faculty consists of Abhay Ashtekar, Eugenio Bianchi, Martin Bojowald, Murat Gunaydin, Radu Roiban and Sarah Shandera. In addition Professors Roger Penrose, Jerzy Lewandowski, Alejandro Corichi and Stephon Alexander hold visiting appointments 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 approximately 25 post-docs (including Drs. Thomas Cailleteau, Marc Gailler, Yaakov Nieman, Sohyun Park, Gabriel Santiago and Wolfgang Wieland in Fundamental Theory). For further information on the Institute, see http://www.gravity.psu.edu/ Current areas of research include loop quantum gravity, mathematical, conceptual and phenomenological issues in cosmology, black hole dynamics, interface of analytical and numerical quantum gravity, supergravity and gravitational aspects of string theory and non-commutative geometry. On the classical side, there is ongoing research on various projects that aim at extending the theoretical frameworks for investigating the global aspects and gravitational waves in asymptotically de Sitter space-times and non-linear aspects of black hole dynamics, with potential applications to numerical relativity. On the quantum side, ideas from loop quantum gravity are being applied to extend the cosmological perturbation theory to the Planck regime, analysis of singularity resolution due to quantum geometry, and the issue of information loss. In addition there is considerable work on theory and observations of the early universe. More generally, the Institute provides a rare forum for stimul ating exchanges of ideas between different approaches to quantum gravity and between theoretical and observational cosmologists. Interested candidates should send a CV, a publication list and a statement of research interests/plans and arrange to have three recommendation letters sent directly to: Mrs. Randi Neshteruk IGC Post-Doc Applications, The Pennsylvania State University 104 Davey Lab #258 University Park, PA 16802-6300, USA E-mail applications and letters of reference are preferred provided the material is included as PDF file attachments. They should be sent to igc-applications[AT]gravity.psu.edu The deadline for receipt of all application material is December 7, 2013. Penn State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.17. Postdoctoral Position at Georgia Tech ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/?p=8791 Deadline: 2013-12-01 Location: Atlanta, USA Additional Information: http://www.cra.gatech.edu Contact: plaguna[AT]gatech.edu Postdoctoral Position in Numerical Relativity or Computational Astrophysics The Georgia Institute of Technology invites applications for a postdoctoral appointment in its Center for Relativistic Astrophysics (CRA) with starting date September 2013. The focus areas are numerical relativity and computational astrophysics. The position is for two years, with subsequent renewals depending on performance and the availability of funds. The faculty at the CRA are David Ballantyne (astrophysics), Tamara Bogdanovic (astrophysics/cosmology), Pablo Laguna (gravitational physics), Nepomuk Otte (particle astrophysics), Deirdre Shoemaker (gravitational physics), Ignacio Taboada (particle astrophysics) and John Wise (cosmology). For more information visit www.cra.gatech.edu Please email applications to plaguna [at] gatech.edu. Complete applications must include CV, list of publications and statement of research interests. Please also arrange three letters of recommendation to be emailed to the same address. We will begin reviewing applications on December 1, 2013. The Georgia Institute of Technology, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.18. Postdoctoral Researcher in Galaxy Evolution, Lawrence, Kansas ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/?p=8803 Deadline: 2013-12-01 Location: Lawrence, KS, USA Additional Information: http://employment.ku.edu/jobs/3854 Contact: grudnick[AT]ku.edu Applications are invited for a post-doctoral position at the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Kansas, Lawrence. The successful applicant will work with Prof. Gregory Rudnick on one or more of the following topics: i) galaxy evolution in the infall regions of galaxy clusters at intermediate redshift or ii) molecular line observations of high redshift cluster galaxies. These projects make use of existing or approved observations with the VLT, Spitzer, HST, EVLA, CFHT, and Magellan. Previous experience with ground-based spectroscopy, HST Grism spectroscopy, or molecular line observations of galaxies is preferred. 50% of the successful candidate’s time is expected to be devoted to the development of their own research program. The appointment is initially for 2 years. Further extension is contingent on additional funding and performance. The salary is competitive and includes funds for travel and computers. The successful applicant will be encouraged to ta ke part in collaborations with Prof. Rudnick’s national and international collaborators. The hope is that the candidate can start in August 2014. The University of Kansas has a vibrant research atmosphere with 9 faculty working in the field of astrophysics ranging from galactic chemical evolution, cosmology, high energy astrophysics, space physics, and extragalactic astronomy. Lawrence, KS is an excellent place to live. It is and affordable and progressive city with a lively arts and music scene, excellent schools, high quality restaurants, affordable living, and a diverse cultural mix. It has often been called the “Austin of Kansas.” It is also only an hour from the many good things that Kansas City has to offer. For a complete job description and to apply go to http://employment.ku.edu/jobs/3854. Applicants should submit a cover letter with the names and contact information of three references, their CV, publication list, a statement of past research, and a statement of research interests. In addition, three reference letters should be sent to Kristin Rennells . For questions, please contact grudnick[AT]ku.edu. Those applicants attending the Jan. 2014 AAS meeting should contact grudnick[AT]ku.edu to schedule an interview. Full consideration will be given to applicants whose materials are received by Dec. 1, 2013. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.19. Faculty Position in Physics at the University of Mississippi ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/?p=8806 Deadline: 2013-12-31 Location: Oxford, MS, USA Additional Information: http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/physics_and_astronomy/ Contact: bombelli[AT]olemiss.edu Assistant Professor Department of Physics and Astronomy The University of Mississippi The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Mississippi invites applications for a tenure-track position in physics at the rank of assistant professor for the Fall of 2014. The emphasis of this position is on developing an externally funded research program and laboratory capable of supporting and leading graduate students to a Ph.D. A competitive startup package is available in the first three years. The University currently has strong programs in atmospheric physics, biomedical ultrasonics, condensed matter physics, gravitation, high-energy physics, and physical acoustics. A Ph.D. in Physics or a related field and one year postdoctoral experience is required. Faculty members are expected to contribute to the teaching and service activities of the Department and the University. Teaching duties include three courses a year at the undergraduate and graduate level. Interested candidates should apply online at https://jobs.olemiss.edu. A curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a detailed proposal for developing their research program should be sent directly to: Search Committee Chair, Department of Physics and Astronomy, The University of Mississippi, P.O. Box 1848, University, MS 38677. Recommendation letters should address the candidate’s qualifications and assess the quality of the proposed research plan. The search will remain open until an adequate applicant pool is established, or until the position is filled. The University of Mississippi is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA Employer. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.20. Postdoctoral Position in Computational Gravitational Dynamics at IAP, Paris ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/?p=8808 Deadline: 2014-01-01 Location: Paris, France Additional Information: http://www.iap.fr Contact: vlasix[AT]iap.fr Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position at Institut d’Astrophysique de Paris (IAP). The fellowship will begin on, or after, September 1st, 2014, for a maximum period of 2 years. The candidate should have a PhD in astrophysics, physics or applied mathematics and research experience in numerical simulations of collisionless self-gravitating systems. Additional experience in numerical hydrodynamics is welcome. Whereas computer science skills are essential, a theoretical background in the dynamics of galaxies or large-scale structures is desirable. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and applications of new Vlasov-Poisson solvers, as well as large N-body/hydrodynamical simulations of galaxies and large-scale structures in the Universe. Funding will be available for travel and research expenses. The successful candidate will also have access to the local and national computing resources of the numerical simulation team of IAP. Applications should be submitted by email to vlasix [AT] iap [DOT] fr as a single PDF file containing a cover letter, a CV including a publication list, a brief statement of past research (one page) and future aims (one page). Please also arrange for 3 reference letters to be sent to the same address. Applications completed by January 1st, 2014, will receive full consideration. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.21. Faculty position in Gravitation Theory and Theoretical Cosmology, UChicago ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/10/29/uchicago-faculty-position-in-gravita... Deadline: 2013-11-15 Location: Additional Information: https://academiccareers.uchicago.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetai... Contact: holz[AT]uchicago.edu The Department of Physics and the Enrico Fermi Institute at the University of Chicago invite applications for faculty positions in the areas of gravitation theory (such as numerical relativity and gravitational wave astronomy) and theoretical cosmology (especially connections with particle physics and gravitation). Candidates must have a doctoral degree in physics or a related field prior to appointment and are expected to contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching programs while engaging in forefront research. Applicants must apply through the University's Academic Jobs website and upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae with list of publications, and a brief research statement. In addition, three recommendation letters are required as part of the application process. If applying for a position at more than one rank, separate applications are required. Review of applications will start in the fall of 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, applications and recommendation letters should be received no later than November 15, 2013. For a position at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure track) in the field of gravitation theory and theoretical cosmology, please apply at: http://tinyurl.com/bua5x63. To be considered for an Associate Professor position in this field, please apply at: http://tinyurl.com/bvmb9cy. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. (#1380/1381) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.22. Postdoctoral positions in theoretical physics, DAMTP, Cambridge ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/?p=8832 Deadline: 2013-12-12 Location: Cambridge, UK Additional Information: http://www.damtp.cam.ac.uk/vacancy/ Contact: hsr1000[AT]cam.ac.uk Cambridge University, DAMTP Applications are invited for a number of postdoctoral positions from candidates qualified to undertake research in the following areas: theoretical cosmology, general relativity and black holes, numerical general relativity, string theory and AdS/CFT, gauge theories and scattering amplitudes. Applications should be submitted online at: http://www.damtp.cam.ac.uk/research/postapp/ Applicants should indicate their areas of interest but there is no need to submit multiple applications if more than one of the above positions are of interest. Applicants are expected to be in post by October 2014, but earlier start dates are possible. There is also funding available to support a postdoc in quantum field theory for a shorter period between January and September 2014. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. New CQG focus issue on Scalars and Gravity edited by David Langlois ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/?p=8723 Additional Information: http://j.mp/19mB7p0 I am very pleased to bring you this special issue on ‘Scalars and Gravity’ guest edited by David Langlois. http://j.mp/19mB7p0 This issue presents several active directions of research where the interplay between scalar fields and gravity is essential. The issue features articles on a range of topics including inflationary models based on scalar fields, quintessence, chameleon fields, and generalized Galileon theories. We hope that these articles will offer offer a stimulating perspective on several recent and active research topics that mix scalar fields with gravity. Best wishes Adam Day Publisher Classical and Quantum Gravity cqg[AT]iop.org ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Death of Alex Harvey ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/10/21/death-of-alex-harvey/ Additional Information: I have recently become aware that Alex Harvey had passed away. (I don't recall an earlier post of this information). I spent a semester at Queens' in 1991-2 as a Visiting Distinguished Professor on Alex's invitation. It was a very happy time when, apart from our overlapping interests in relativity, he took time to be my 'dive buddy' on the College's scuba-diving course and introduced me to Thursday sailing races (on a 36ft boat named 'Moveable Feast', so not too serious...) at Port Washington. He was an engineer by original training and had, I believe, during his Army career, had a Presidential commendation for work on cryptography in the field (North Africa). Alex wrote a number of useful, if not outstanding, papers over many years, and also kept his friends and acquaintances supplied with frequent humorous emails... I'm sure I'm not the only relativist who will miss him NY Times. Sept 14 HARVEY--Alexander Dr., noted physics professor dies at 95. Dr. Harvey taught at Queens College for 25 years where he became chairman of the Physics Dept. until his retirement in 1988. He served as an Army Captain during WWII. Dr. Harvey was a visiting scholar at NYU. He continued publishing papers until 2011. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Rhea Harvey, a brother Robert Harvey and nieces Susan Giordano and Mickie Mandel. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. Death of Sotirios Bonanos ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/10/22/death-of-sotirios-bonanos/ Additional Information: We are sorry to inform that Prof. Sotirios Bonanos, passed away on Tuesday, October 1st. He was a fine specialist in algebraic computer calculations and a scientist at the National Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos”. The sad news was given us by his daugther, Alceste Bonanos. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. GWIC Thesis Prize and Stefano Braccini Thesis Prize for 2013: 1st Announcement ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/10/28/gwic-thesis-prize-and-stefano-bracci... Additional Information: https://gwic.ligo.org/thesisprize/ The Gravitational Wave International Committee is pleased to announce that nominations for the 2013 GWIC Thesis Prize and for the 2013 Stefano Braccini Thesis Prize will soon be open. Both prizes recognize outstanding PhD theses in the general area of gravitational waves. To better serve the community, GWIC and the Friends of Stefano Braccini have moved to coordinate the two Prizes. From now on, there will be a common call for nominations, and all theses submitted will be considered for both awards by a joint selection committee. Two winners will be selected, with the GWIC Thesis Prize emphasizing the impact of the research on the field of gravitational wave science, while the Braccini Thesis Prize will be awarded with an emphasis on innovation. Members of the gravitational wave community are invited to nominate students who have performed notable research on any aspect of gravitational wave science. Theses will be judged on 1) originality and creativity of the research, 2) importance to the field of gravitational waves and gravitational wave detection, broadly interpreted, and 3) clarity of presentation. Each winner will receive a certificate of recognition and a prize of US$1,000. Since 2010, GWIC has recommended the GWIC Prize Thesis for the book series Springer Theses. Subject to certain qualifications, Springer Theses publishes exceptional Ph.D. theses in the physical sciences in their entirety. Beginning in 2013, the Braccini Prize winner will also be recommended to Springer. If accepted, the winner will receive an additional €500 from Springer upon publication. Eligibility: Both prizes are award on a calendar year basis. Theses should have been accepted by their institutions between 1 January 2013 and 31 December 2013. It is expected that many of the nominations will come from the member projects of GWIC, but this is not a requirement. Nominated theses may be in any language. A committee selected from the gravitational wave community will evaluate the nominations and select the winner. The selection committee will make all determinations about eligibility. A second announcement with instructions about how to submit nominations will be issued on December 1. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.5. Nominations open: 2014 IUPAP GRG Young Scientist Prize ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/?p=8844 Additional Information: http://www.isgrg.org/IUPAPprize.php Nomination Deadline 1 February 2014 The IUPAP General Relativity and Gravitation Young Scientist Prize 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 2014, 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. The primary nominator must be a member of the International Society on General Relativity and Gravitation. 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. 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 2014. The winner will be announced on 14 March 2014 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. 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. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++