########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### HAPPY 2021 TO ALL HYPERSPACE MEMBERS! L. Rezzolla 1. Conferences 1.1. Workshop "Primordial Black Holes confront GW data" (online) 2. Jobs 2.1. Faculty positions in theoretical astrophysics, Bangalore, India 2.2. TDLI International Graduate Student Fellowships in Astrophysics, Shanghai, China 2.3. Research Fellow in Inflationary Cosmology at Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation, Portsmouth, UK 2.4. Professor and Deputy Director - ANU Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics, Canberra, Australia 2.5. Postdoc and PhD positions in continuous gravitational wave research, Hannover, Germany 2.6. 3-year Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Cosmology, Madrid, Spainn 2.7. Heinrich Hertz Fellowship in History and Philosophy of Physics, Bonn, Germany 2.8. Postdoctoral Fellowships in Astrophysical Relativity, Bangalore, India 2.9. Three PhD positions on the interface between Quantum Technology and Fundamental Physics, Nottingham, UK 2.10. Postdoc position at University of Vienna, Austria 2.11. Permanent, Postdoc and PhD opportunities in gravitational waves,Toulouse, France 2.12. Assistant Professor in Astroparticle Physics at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA 2.13. Postdoctoral Position in Black Hole Astrophysics at TDLI, Shanghai, China 2.14. Postdoctoral Fellow in Core-Collapse Supernova Theory, Stockholm, Sweden 3. News 3.1. 2021 Awards for Essays on Gravitation 3.2. New textbook: "General Relativity and its Applications: Black Holes, Compact Stars and Gravitational Waves" by V. Ferrari, L. Gualtieri, P. Pani (CRC Press, 2020) 3.3. IOP Gravitational Physics Group Annual Meeting with Prof. Andrea Ghez 3.4. Deadline for nominations for the 2021 IUPAP General Relativity and Gravitation Young Scientist Prize is 1 Feb 2021 3.5. New book: The Origin of Spacetime Physics 3.6. PROGRAMME 2021 of the THE CHALONGE - DE VEGA SCHOOL ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Workshop "Primordial Black Holes confront GW data" (online) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/12/11/workshop-primordial-black-hol... Starting: 2021-02-08 to 2021-02-12 Location: online Additional Information: https://agenda.infn.it/e/PBH-GW Contact: paolo.pani[AT]uniroma1.it Dear Colleagues, We would like to advertise the online workshop "Primordial Black Holes confront GW data". Initially organized to be held at Sapienza University of Rome, given the current situation the workshop will be held virtually on Zoom on Feb 8-12, 2021. It will bring together experts on GW sources and modelling, PBH formation and evolution, and cosmology, to discuss how the PBH scenario confronts current and future GW data. List of invited speakers and moderators: Yacine Ali-Haimoud (NYU, USA) Enrico Barausse (SISSA, IT) Emanuele Berti (JHU, USA) Alessandra Buonanno (AEI, DE) Christian Byrnes (Sussex U., UK) Sarah Caudill (Utrecht U., NL) Davide Gerosa (Birmingham U., UK) Anne Green (Nottingham U., UK) Tanja Hinderer (Utrecht U., NL) Karsten Jedamzik (Montpellier U., FR) Ely Kovetz (Ben-Gurion U., IL) Alexander Kusenko (UCLA & Tokyo U., USA/JP) Michele Maggiore (Geneve U., CH) Chiara Mingarelli (Connecticut U., USA) Pasquale Serpico (CNRS, FR) Hardi Veermae (Tallinn U., EE) More information and the registration form are available at the workshop's webpage. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us. All the best, Swetha Bhagwat, Valerio De Luca, Gabriele Franciolini, Paolo Pani, Antonio Riotto +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Faculty positions in theoretical astrophysics, Bangalore, India ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20606 Deadline: 2020-12-31 Location: Bangalore, India Additional Information: https://www.iiap.res.in/files/faculy_position_advt_31October2020_0.pdf Contact: mangalam[AT]iiap.res.in The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) invites applications for faculty positions. Details of the scientific activities and its facilities are available on the Institute's website (https://www.iiap.res.in/ ) Theoretical Astrophysics: The Institute invites applications from candidates with experience in theoretical astrophysics and expertise in one or more of the following areas in connection to astrophysics: Gravitational dynamics, plasma physics, general and special relativity, atomic and molecular physics, radiative transfer theory, and high energy astrophysics; and working on applications to one or more areas including the Sun, (Exo) planets, stars, and compact objects, ISM, galaxies, extragalactic astrophysics or cosmology The application material should include, 1. A cover letter 2. A detailed curriculum vitae 3. A list of publications with citations and H-index 4. A summary of the research and academic experience 5. A brief write-up on how they bring value to the Institute's activities 6. An outline of research goals and plans 7. Arrange for three letters of reference The above material should be sent by email to diriia[AT]iiap.res.in with a copy to dean[AT]iiap.res.in The applications submitted before 31 December 2020 will be processed immediately. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. TDLI International Graduate Student Fellowships in Astrophysics, Shanghai, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20608 Deadline: 2021-03-31 Location: Shanghai, China Additional Information: http://tdli.sjtu.edu.cn/EN/customize/415 Contact: leeastronomy[AT]sjtu.edu.cn Tsung-Dao Lee Institute (TDLI) in Shanghai, China (http://tdli.sjtu.edu.cn), initiated by Prof. Tsung-Dao Lee (Nobel Prize in Physics 1957), is a newly established national research institute and the current director is Prof. Frank Wilczek (Nobel Prize in Physics 2004). TDLI supports research in high energy physics, astrophysics and quantum physics, and aims to become a top-notch physics and astronomy research institute in the world. Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) is the contractor and trustee of TDLI and is in charge of the operation of TDLI. TDLI has an internationalised environment with English as its working language The TDLI astrophysics division works closely with the astronomy department at SJTU (http://astro.sjtu.edu.cn/en/). Current faculty members are active in exoplanets and dynamics, high-energy/particle astrophysics, galactic/extragalactic astronomy and cosmology with projects in observations, theory, statistics, computation, and instrumentation. In TDLI astrophysics division, we are looking for talented and highly motivated Master and PhD students for Fall 2021 Admission. Successful applicants are expected to start in Sep 2021. These positions are funded partially through individual faculty's grants. Scholarships such as Chinese Government Scholarship, Shanghai Government Scholarship, SJTU Scholarship are also available for excellent candidates. Please apply before Dec 15, 2020 for the 1st round scholarship application and Mar 31, 2021 for the 2nd round scholarship application. Self-supported applications are open until May 31, 2021. Please refer to the SJTU International Graduate Admission for the enrolment eligibility (http://tdli.sjtu.edu.cn/EN/customize/415). Any other inquires please send an email to leeastronomy[AT]sjtu.edu.cn. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Research Fellow in Inflationary Cosmology at Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation, Portsmouth, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/12/08/research-fellow-in-inflationa... Deadline: 2021-01-11 Location: Portsmouth, UK Additional Information: http://www.icg.port.ac.uk/ Contact: david.wands[AT]port.ac.uk The Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation (ICG) intends to appoint an STFC-funded Research Fellow in Inflationary Cosmology. The successful applicant will work as part of a team at the ICG led by Prof David Wands and will undertake individual and collaborative research, supporting an STFC project investigating models of inflation and the origin of primordial density perturbations. A PhD degree and relevant research experience are required. This post is for three years, with an anticipated start date of 1st September 2021, or earlier by agreement. The ICG consists of 17 academic staff, 17 postdoctoral researchers and around 30 PhD students, and has an active international visitors programme. Portsmouth is a member of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey, the Dark Energy Survey, the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope Collaboration and the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, with involvement in several other major international collaborations, including the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument, the Square Kilometre Array, ESA's Euclid satellite mission and Laser Interferometer Space Antenna. The University of Portsmouth is a member of the South-East Physics Network (SEPnet) and hosts the 3704-core SCIAMA supercomputer. More information is available at We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, but applications are particularly encouraged from traditionally under-represented groups in science. We are happy to consider applications from candidates wishing to work part-time, job-share or who wish to work flexibly, if so please indicate your proposed working pattern in your application. The University of Portsmouth and the ICG hold Athena SWAN Bronze awards; we are committed to developing organisational and cultural practices that promote diversity and equality and create a better working environment for women and men. Applications (application form, CV, publication list and research statement) should be submitted via the online application system at https://port.engageats.co.uk by the closing date. Applicants should also arrange for up to three reference letters to be sent by email to icg-recruitment[AT]port.ac.uk, to arrive by the same date. It is the policy of the University to only accept applications submitted using the University's online application system. For informal enquiries about this role please contact Professor David Wands, email: david.wands[AT]port.ac.uk. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons and all appointments will be made on merit. As we are committed to the principles of the Race Equality Charter Mark, we would particularly welcome applications from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community who are currently under-represented at this level in this area. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Professor and Deputy Director - ANU Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics, Canberra, Australia ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20612 Deadline: 2021-02-15 Location: Canberra, Australia Additional Information: http://cga.anu.edu.au/ Contact: sareh.rajabi[AT]anu.edu.au Professor and Deputy Director - ANU Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics THIS OPPORTUNITY WAS PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISED IN LATE 2019. COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS PREVENTED THE PROCESS FROM BEING COMPLETED. The Australian National University in Canberra, Australia, has recently established a new Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics (CGA), jointly supported by the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics and the Research School of Physics. The Centre encompasses all aspects of gravitational wave physics and astrophysics, including instrumentation, theory and data analysis, source follow-up and multi-messenger astronomy. It will bring together existing ANU researchers in these areas under one umbrella and expand the capability by making up to seven new tenure-track academic appointments across these research programs over the next year. The inaugural CGA Director is Professor David McClelland. We are now seeking Expressions of Interest for the appointment of two key senior positions with complementary expertise. The level of appointment will be either at Full Professor (Level E) or Associate Processor Level D. It is the intention that one of the appointees will initially take on the role of Deputy Director, in the anticipation that they will take over as Director within the next three years. We are seeking inspirational scientific leaders with equity agendas from any area of research covered by the Centre, who can grow ANU's leadership across all areas of gravitational wave astronomy. If you think you have the skills, vision and drive required to fill these roles, please consider applying, regardless of your current level of appointment. The appointments come with attractive start-up packages and the ability to help shape the future of the CGA through subsequent faculty hires. They are tenure or tenure-track positions with a negotiable probation period. The University may also consider placement for a significant other if they fit within the profile of the institution. We are now seeking 2-page Expressions of Interest (EoI), along with a complete CVs. EoIs will be accepted any time up to mid-February 2021. We then anticipate advertising the positions with a closing date for applications in mid-March 2021. The successful appointee to the position of Deputy Director must be available to assist the current Director and the CGA staff in research proposals that may be submitted in 2021/2022, but there is significant flexibility in regard to actual commencement date and physical presence at the ANU. You are encouraged to contact Professor David McClelland (david.mcclelland[ATT]anu.edu.au) for further information. Please email your expression of interest and CV to the CGA Administrator, Dr Sareh Rajabi (sareh.rajabi[AT]anu.edu.au), before the closing date. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Postdoc and PhD positions in continuous gravitational wave research, Hannover, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/12/09/postdoc-and-phd-positions-in-... Deadline: 2020-12-31 Location: Hannover, Germany Additional Information: https://www.aei.mpg.de/continuouswaves Contact: maria.alessandra.papa[AT]aei.mpg.de We are inviting applications from outstanding Post-Docs and graduate students (Ph.D. students) to join the permanent independent research group "Searching for Continuous Gravitational Waves" at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (AEI), in Hannover, Germany: https://www.aei.mpg.de/continuouswaves Continuous gravitational waves have not yet been observed. The detection problem is possibly one of the most challenging across the various types of gravitational wave signals, with the data analysis procedures effectively increasing the detector sensitivity by a significant amount. The group at AEI is the largest group world-wide devoted to this endeavour, designing and carrying out the deepest searches and deploying them on in-house computing resources and on the Einstein@Home volunteer commuting project. The research environment is dynamic, stimulating and fast-paced. The ideal candidate should have an excellent academic track record, programming experience, have worked with data, be creative and enthusiastic. Prior experience with gravitational wave data is not required. For post doctoral fellows the initial appointment will be for two years with the possibility, upon satisfactory performance, of an extension. For PhD students the appointment is for three years. Their PhD is awarded by Leibniz university Hannover. The working language of the group is English. Applications should comprise a CV, a publication list and a brief research statement. They should be submitted by email to cw-jobs[AT]aei.mpg.de. Candidates should also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to cw-jobs[AT]aei.mpg.de by the referees. The deadline for submission is December 31st 2020, but later applications will be considered until the positions are filled. The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. 3-year Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Cosmology, Madrid, Spainn ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20621 Deadline: 2020-12-18 Location: Madrid, Spain Additional Information: https://inspirehep.net/jobs/1829237 Contact: matteo.fasiello[AT]csic.es It is a pleasure to announce the opening of a three-year postdoctoral position in theoretical cosmology at IFT CSIC/UAM, Madrid. The position is supported by funds from the 2019-T1/TIC-15784 "Atraccion de Talento" grant held by Dr. Matteo R. Fasiello. The focus area will be early universe physics and in particular the investigation of the inflationary particle content, pairing up model-building constraints with observational signatures (including primordial gravitational waves). Dr. Fasiello is actively involved in the LISA Collaboration. All candidates with general expertise in theoretical cosmology are encouraged to apply. The appointment is for three years, subject to yearly performance reviews. Salary is commensurate to experience. The position comes with a generous travel budget. The start date can be as early May 2021 and should be no later than October 1st of the same year. IFT Madrid (https://www.ift.uam-csic.es/en/) houses a thriving Cosmology Group. Candidates are invited to send a curriculum vitae, a list of publications (if not included in the cv), and a brief research statement to matteo.fasiello_at_csic.es, ensuring the subject line includes "postdoc2020". Candidates should make sure at least two letters of recommendation are sent to the same address by the deadline. The deadline for applications is set on December 18th 2020. However, review of applications will continue until the position is filled. The IFT actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. Heinrich Hertz Fellowship in History and Philosophy of Physics, Bonn, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20624 Deadline: 2021-01-31 Location: Bonn, Germany Additional Information: https://www.history-and-philosophy-of-physics.com/heinrich-hertz-fellowship.... Contact: dennis.lehmkuhl[AT]uni-bonn.de The Heinrich Hertz Fellowship in History and Philosophy of physics is designed to allow graduate students (typically PhD students but Master students can also apply) and early-career postdoctoral scholars to spend either half of or a full academic year at the University of Bonn to work on any topic in the history and philosophy of physics. They have no formal duties apart from following their own research agenda and interacting with the other historians and philosophers of physics in Bonn. Hertz fellows are provided with: A (possibly shared) office in the Institute of Philosophy of the University of Bonn. Reimbursement of all travel and visa costs to come to Bonn. A monthly stipend of 2500 Euros to cover accommodation and maintenance during the stay in Bonn. Stipends are not generally taxable in Germany. Fellows have to show that they have sufficient (travel) health insurance for their stay in Bonn. Reimbursements of some conference travel and similar expenses during the stay in Bonn. Fellows can apply to spend either the winter semester, the summer semester or both (i.e. the whole academic year including the time between the two semesters) in Bonn. In the academic year of 2021/2022, the winter semester goes from early October to the end of January (with a two week break for the holidays) while the summer semester lasts from early April till the end of July. If you are interested in a Hertz fellowship, please send your complete application documents by 31 January 2021 to Ms Yvonne Luks at office.lehmkuhl[AT]uni-bonn.de. Before sending your application, please combine and convert all of your documents into one PDF file. A complete application will consist of a.) a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample of no more than 10.000 words; and b.) up to three letters of reference which must be sent by the letter writers or the placement service directly to the above address. In your cover letter, please state for which semester(s) you would like to come to Bonn, what kind of research project you intend to pursue during your time here, and why pursuing this project in Bonn would be particularly useful to you. If you have questions, please contact Prof. Lehmkuhl (dennis.lehmkuhl[AT]uni-bonn.de). The University of Bonn is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. It is certified as a family-friendly university. It aims to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are under-represented and to promote their careers in particular. It therefore urges women with relevant qualifications to apply. Applications will be handled in accordance with the 'Landesgleichstellungsgesetz' (State Equality Act). Applications from suitable individuals with a certified serious disability and those of equal status are particularly welcome. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Postdoctoral Fellowships in Astrophysical Relativity, Bangalore, India ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/12/15/postdoctoral-fellowships-in-a... Deadline: 2020-12-31 Location: Bangalore, India Additional Information: https://www.icts.res.in/academic/postdoctoral-fellowships Contact: ajith[AT]icts.res.in The International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS), TIFR, Bangalore, India invites applications for Postdoctoral Fellowships. ICTS provides a stimulating intellectual atmosphere and state-of-the-art facilities for academic research. In addition to the vibrant in-house research program, ICTS holds several visitor-oriented programs in its state-of-the-art campus in Bangalore. ELIGIBILITY Applications are invited from highly qualified young scientists with a proven track record. Candidates must have a PhD degree in physics, astronomy, or related fields. Individuals who have submitted their doctoral thesis can also apply. HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates should apply online (https://www.icts.res.in/academic/postdoctoral-fellowships) with their curriculum vitae, list of publications, a research proposal (not more than two pages), and a list of referees. The nominal deadline is 31 December 2020, but applications will be considered until the positions are filled. The nominal starting date of 1 September 2021 is negotiable. ASTROPHYSICAL RELATIVITY AT ICTS The ICTS Astrophysical Relativity group (https://www.icts.res.in/research/astrorel) includes faculty members Parameswaran Ajith, Prayush Kumar and Bala R Iyer, visiting faculty Tejaswi Venumadhav Nerella, postdocs Apratim Ganguly, Shasvath Kapadia, Kanhaiya Lal Pandey and Md Arif Shaikh, and several students. Rana Adhikari, K. G. Arun, and B.S. Sathyaprakash are associates. The group's research interests include analytical and numerical relativity including waveform modeling, data analysis including parameter estimation, tests of general relativity, and astrophysics and cosmology using gravitational waves. The group is an active member of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and the LIGO-India Scientific Collaboration. The group hosts a 2500 core LIGO Tier-3 grid computing cluster and has access to other high-performance facilities at ICTS. The group organizes several ICTS programs every year, including the annual ICTS summer schools on gravitational-wave astronomy. ABOUT ICTS Founded in 2007, ICTS is a new initiative in Indian science. It is conceived to contribute to the growth of excellence in the basic sciences through its programs, interactions and cross-fertilization between disciplines. ICTS provides a platform and infrastructure to organize various activities in theoretical natural sciences and mathematics. ICTS has an active in-house research program (www.icts.res.in/research) spanning three broad areas: Complex systems: Non-linear dynamics and Data assimilation, Statistical physics, Fluid dynamics and turbulence, Condensed matter physics, Physical biology; Space-time physics: String theory and Quantum field theory, Astrophysical relativity; Mathematics: Differential geometry, Mathematical physics, Dynamical systems, Data assimilation, Monsoon dynamics, Analysis of partial differential equations and applications. Other areas under active consideration are cosmology, multiscale and complex systems including interfaces with theoretical biology, computer science, and computational sciences with a strong interface to other research areas at ICTS. ICTS hosts strong visitors and associates driven programs, a highly competitive graduate school as well as a devoted postdoctoral program that forms an integral part of the in-house research. A state-of-the-art residential campus is ready to provide a vibrant academic environment. Located in Bangalore, the garden city of India, with a pleasant and moderate climate, ICTS maintains close ties with the world-class scholastic ambiance of the city. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Three PhD positions on the interface between Quantum Technology and Fundamental Physics, Nottingham, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20641 Deadline: 2021-01-07 Location: Nottingham, UK Additional Information: https://www.qsimfp.org Contact: silke.weinfurtner[AT]nottingham.ac.uk We are announcing three PhD positions to join the "Quantum Simulators for Fundamental Physics" (qSimFP) initiative. QSimFP is one out of seven proposals funded through the UK Quantum Technologies for Fundamental Physics (QTFP) programme. We are looking for * two PhD students to join our experimental work, to build quantum simulators for black hole physics. This work involves the development of hybrid superfluid optomechanical devices at low temperature. * one PhD student to join our theoretical work, developing the field theoretic description of quantised wave-modes around the simulated quantum black holes. Candidates are expected to have a strong background in areas relevant for the project, and to contribute to the project through both collaborative and individual work. The qSimFP consortium is an interactive network of scientists from seven UK-based research organisations located in St.Andrews, Cambridge, King's College London, Newcastle, Nottingham, University College London and Royal Holloway University London. The three PhD students will benefit from all network activities and are expected to closely collaborate with the University of Royal Holloway and King's College London. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. Postdoc position at University of Vienna, Austria ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/12/18/postdoc-position-at-universit... Deadline: 2021-01-25 Location: Vienna, Austria Additional Information: https://univis.univie.ac.at/ausschreibungstellensuche Contact: piotr.chrusciel[AT]univie.ac.at The Gravitational Physics group of the Department of Physics of University of Vienna is seeking to fill a post-doctoral position (Universitaetsassistent/in) in the field of mathematical general relativity or in theoretical aspects of the interface between gravitation and quantum mechanics. The appointment will be for six years, according to previous experience. The employment will start in the first half of 2021, possibly a few months later if more convenient for the chosen candidate. The list of members of the group at the start of the appointment, including scientifically active retired members, will include Peter Aichelburg, Robert Beig, Piotr Chrusciel, Mateja Gosenca, David Fajman, Maciej Maliborski, Stefan Palenta and Walter Simon. The yearly teaching load averaged over two semesters is four hours/week, in English or in German. The candidate will not teach more than six hours a week in any given semester in any case. In addition of teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement, active participation in research, teaching and administration is expected. This involves: - Involvement in research projects / research studies - International publications and presentations - Supervision of students - Participation in evaluation measures - Developing and strengthening an independent research profile Excellent command of written and spoken English is expected. The candidate will have a Doctoral degree or a PhD degree. The applications are done online, please search for position 11653. The web page where one can apply for this position is not open yet at the time of posting of this message, but should open shortly. The candidate will provide there - Letter of motivation - Academic curriculum vitae (including a list of publications, a list of courses and a list of talks given) - Description of research interests and research agenda - The candidates should arrange three letters of recommendation to be sent or emailed before January 25,2021, to the address indicated on the application website or to Mrs Ruth Bogoevski, Faculty of Physics, Boltzmanngasse 5/5/3521, A-1090 Vienna, Austria. Applications done before January 25, 2021 will receive full attention. The University of Vienna pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity (http://diversity.univie.ac.at/). The University lays special emphasis on increasing the number of women in academic positions. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female applicants. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. Permanent, Postdoc and PhD opportunities in gravitational waves,Toulouse, France ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20645 Deadline: 2021-01-18 Location: Toulouse, France Additional Information: https://www.l2it.in2p3.fr Contact: nicola.tamanini[AT]l2it.in2p3.fr The Laboratoire des 2 infinis - Toulouse (L2IT) is inviting applications at different career levels to reinforce and expand its gravitational wave group (see below). L2IT is a new institute established in 2019 with the objective to pursue fundamental research with innovative numerical and theoretical approaches. The research of the institute is focused on particle physics, gravitational waves and the nuclear equation of state, and it is supported by a complementary development of data analysis and data science methodologies. The gravitational wave group at L2IT conducts research on both theoretical and experimental aspects of gravitational wave science, with a distinct focus at exploiting new ideas connecting theory with observations through data analysis and numerical simulations. The group is part of the LISA Consortium and currently counts two permanent scientists, Christelle Buy and Nicola Tamanini (starting from February 2021), both members of the Virgo Collaboration. The present recruitment process is part of the overall strategy of L2IT which aims at fast expanding in the next few years, including further job opportunities expected in gravitational wave research. PhD OPPORTUNITIES - One PhD Position in Gravitational Waves Job description: Applications are invited for a PhD position in gravitational waves at L2IT, starting in Fall 2021. The successful candidate must have completed a Master degree in physics or equivalent by the starting date. Application instructions: The official application process will follow the standard procedure of the Ecole Doctorale. Potential candidates are invited to discuss their application with members of L2IT and send them the following documents: 1) Curriculum vitae 2) Personal statement describing research interests and motivation for applying (1 page maximum) 3) Transcript of all courses with grades Deadline: Please send the material mentioned above to Nicola Tamanini (nicola.tamanini[AT]l2it.in2p3.fr) before the 1st of February 2021. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Contact: Please contact Christelle Buy (christelle.buy[AT]l2it.in2p3.fr) or Nicola Tamanini (nicola.tamanini[AT]l2it.in2p3.fr) with any questions. POSTDOC OPPORTUNITIES - One Postdoc Position in Gravitational Wave Cosmology Starting Spring 2021 Job description: Applications are invited for a postdoc position at the Laboratoire des 2 Infinis - Toulouse (L2IT) to work with Nicola Tamanini on theoretical and observational aspects of the propagation of gravitational waves at cosmological distances, including tests on the nature of dark energy. The successful candidate must have obtained a PhD degree or equivalent before the starting date. Candidates with a maximum of two years of postdoctoral experience are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate is expected to start the job in March 2021, or as soon as possible after that. The position is initially funded for 16 months, until summer 2022. Application instructions: Interested candidates must send an email with the subject "Postdoc Application Spring" to Nicola Tamanini (nicola.tamanini[AT]l2it.in2p3.fr) and arrange for the following documents to be sent at the same email address: 1) Curriculum vitae 2) List of publications 3) Personal statement describing research interests and motivation for applying (2 pages max, refs excluded) 4) Two or more letters of recommendation, submitted by the reference writers (email subject "Reference for NAME SURNAME") Deadline: The review process will start on the 18th of January 2021. Remote interviews will be planned for the end of January or beginning of February 2021. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Contact: Please contact Nicola Tamanini (nicola.tamanini[AT]l2it.in2p3.fr) with any questions. - One Postdoc Position in Gravitational Waves Starting Fall 2021 Job description: Applications are invited for a 2-year postdoc position at the Laboratoire des 2 Infinis - Toulouse (L2IT) to work on gravitational wave topics which well integrate with the research interests of the gravitational wave group at L2IT. The successful candidate must have obtained a PhD degree or equivalent before the starting date, and is expected to start the job in September 2021 or as soon as possible after that. Application instructions: Interested candidates must send an email with the subject "Postdoc Application Fall" to Nicola Tamanini (nicola.tamanini[AT]l2it.in2p3.fr) and arrange for the following documents to be sent at the same email address: 1) Curriculum vitae 2) List of publications 3) Cover letter (1 page max) 3) Research statements describing past achievements and future plans (2 pages max, refs excluded) 4) Two or more letters of recommendation, submitted by the reference writers (email subject "Reference for NAME SURNAME") Deadline: The review process will start on the 18th of January 2021. Remote interviews will be planned for the end of January or beginning of February 2021. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Applicants applying also for the postdoc position in gravitational wave cosmology (starting Spring 2021) can submit a single application including all the documents mentioned here; in this case the cover letter must explicitly state that the application is for both positions. Contact: Please contact Nicola Tamanini (nicola.tamanini[AT]l2it.in2p3.fr) or Christelle Buy (christelle.buy[AT]l2it.in2p3.fr) with any questions. - Further Postdoc Opportunities The gravitational wave group at L2IT is expecting further postdoc opportunities to possibly become available in the forthcoming months. Interested researchers are invited to contact members of the L2IT for additional information. Expressions of interest from researchers working on any aspects of the LISA mission are particularly encouraged. Contacts: Please contact Christelle Buy (christelle.buy[AT]l2it.in2p3.fr) or Nicola Tamanini (nicola.tamanini[AT]l2it.in2p3.fr) for further information. PERMANENT OPPORTUNITIES - CNRS Charge'(e) de Recherche Position in Sec 01 A permanent researcher position with priority on the subject "Physics of Gravitational Waves" has been assigned to the Laboratoire des 2 Infinis - Toulouse (L2IT) as part of the 2021 competitive examinations for permanent researcher positions of the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS). The position is offered at the "charge'(e) de recherche" level of CNRS. The evaluation and selection process for this position will be performed by CNRS as part of its 2021 national competitive examinations. Prospective candidates working on research topics which could well integrate with the research conducted by the gravitational wave group at L2IT are particularly encouraged to apply. Further information: Please refer to the CNRS website (http://www.dgdr.cnrs.fr/drhchercheurs/concoursch/default-en.htm) for more information and the application instructions. Deadline: 7th of January 2021 at 13h CET. Contact: Prospective candidates are welcome to discuss their research proposal with Christelle Buy (christelle.buy[AT]l2it.in2p3.fr), Jan Stark (jan.stark[AT]l2it.in2p3.fr) or Nicola Tamanini (nicola.tamanini[AT]l2it.in2p3.fr) well in advance of the application deadline. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12. Assistant Professor in Astroparticle Physics at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20647 Deadline: 2021-02-01 Location: Lawrence, Kansas, USA Additional Information: http://www.employment.ku.edu/academic/18308BR Contact: kuapsearch2020[AT]ku.edu The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Kansas (KU) seeks outstanding applicants for an assistant professorship in physics (tenure track position) in astroparticle physics (AP), to start August 18, 2021. The KU AP group currently participates on multiple experiments either currently operating, or planned, in the polar regions, and seeks to build on its experience with radio-wave detection of cosmic rays and neutrinos, as well as develop and explore novel instrumentation and cosmic-ray detection strategies and technologies. Over the next decade, we hope to play a seminal role in the design, deployment, and calibration of the IceCube Gen2 radio and PUEO detectors. Candidates with research interests in radio-frequency instrumentation or areas closely related to it and compatible with, and complementing existing efforts in the department are particularly encouraged to apply. The qualifying candidates must have a doctorate degree in physics or a closely related field. A strong record of research and commitment to excellence in teaching are required. The University of Kansas is dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working and learning environment. Individuals who are committed to furthering these causes are encouraged to apply. We especially welcome applicants from groups traditionally underrepresented in Physics and Astronomy. This includes, but is not limited to, women, racial and ethnic underrepresented minorities, and LGBTQIA individuals as well as those residing at the intersection of these axes. In addition, candidates with experience and/or demonstrated potential to effectively contribute to a diverse and inclusive learning environment are especially encouraged to apply. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups in higher education. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the time of appointment Lawrence, KS is an excellent place to live. It is an affordable and progressive city with a lively arts and music scene, excellent schools, high quality restaurants, economical living, and a diverse cultural mix. It is also only an hour drive from downtown Kansas City. For a complete announcement and to apply online, go to http://www.employment.ku.edu/academic/18308BR. A complete online application includes the following materials: cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research statement (up to 5 pages), a teaching statement (up to 2 pages), and the names, e-mail addresses, and contact information for at least three references. Applicants should arrange for electronic letters of reference to be sent to Professor Hume Feldman, Chair, Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of Kansas, kuapsearch2020[AT]ku.edu. Initial review of applications will begin February 1, 2021. For full consideration, all application documents and reference letters must be received before this date. Late applications will be accepted as long as needed to identify a qualified pool. The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity & Access, IOA[AT]ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY (for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.13. Postdoctoral Position in Black Hole Astrophysics at TDLI, Shanghai, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20651 Deadline: 2021-02-28 Location: Shanghai, China Additional Information: http://tdli.sjtu.edu.cn/EN/ Contact: mizuno[AT]sjtu.edu.cn Tsung-Dao Lee Institute (TDLI) in Shanghai, China (http://tdli.sjtu.edu.cn/EN/), initiated by Prof. Tsung-Dao Lee (Nobel Prize in Physics 1957), is a newly established national research institute and the current director is Prof. Frank Wilczek (Nobel Prize in Physics 2004). TDLI supports research in high energy physics, astrophysics and quantum physics, and aims to become a top-notch physics and astronomy research institute in the world. Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) is the contractor and trustee of TDLI and is in charge of the operation of TDLI. TDLI has an internationalized environment with English as its working language. The astrophysics division of TDLI invites applications for one postdoc position in black hole astrophysics working with Prof. Yosuke Mizuno (http://tdli.sjtu.edu.cn/EN/people/middle/98?type=FELLOW), primally focus on the theoretical/computational modeling of black holes and relativistic jets. Applicants should have a PhD in astronomy, physics, or other related subjects by the time of appointment. Researchers with a knowledge or experience of numerical plasma simulations, relativistic radiation transfer calculation, or analysing and interpretating observations of relativistic jets are particularly encouraged to apply. The position is initially for two years and can be extended - depending on successful performance and availability of funds. It comes with a competitive annual salary ranging from from 35k to 45k US dollars including housing subsidies. The start date of the appointment should be earlier than September 1, 2021. Applicants should submit a cover letter, a CV including publication list, a research statement (5 pages), and arrange three reference letters to be sent directly to Prof. Yosuke Mizuno (mizuno[AT]sjtu.edu.cn). Applications will have to be sent by 28.02.2021 for full consideration, but the search will remain open till the optimal candidate is found. Applicants applied the TDLI prized postdoc positions do not need to send separate application material, except an email expressing the interest of a postdoctoral position of black hole astrophysics. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.14. Postdoctoral Fellow in Core-Collapse Supernova Theory, Stockholm, Sweden ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/12/27/postdoctoral-fellow-in-core-c... Deadline: 2021-01-31 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Additional Information: https://www.su.se/english/about-the-university/work-at-su/available-jobs?rmpage=job&rmjob=13824&rmlang=UK Contact: evan.oconnor[AT]astro.su.se The Department of Astronomy at Stockholm University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in core-collapse supernova theory and computational astrophysics to work within the group of Dr. Evan O'Connor. The project aims at the development and execution of state-of-the-art computational tools for simulating core-collapse supernovae, with a particular focus on black hole formation and the multi-messenger signals produced from these extreme environments. Experience in numerical techniques including relativity, hydrodynamics, and radiation transport are considered strong assets to carry out the project. The position also offers the possibility to interact with other research groups at the department, both theoretical and observational, as well as within the Oskar Klein Centre. Postdoctoral positions are appointed primarily for purposes of research. Applicants are expected to hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country. The degree should have been completed no more than three years before the deadline for applications. An older degree may be acceptable under special circumstances, which may involve sick leave, parental leave, clinical attachment, elected positions in trade unions, or similar. For full details, please see the associated application link. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. 2021 Awards for Essays on Gravitation ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/12/05/awards-for-essays-on-gravitat... Additional Information: https://www.gravityresearchfoundation.org 2021 Awards for Essays on Gravitation In 2021, for our seventy-second competition, the trustees of the Gravity Research Foundation are offering five awards for short essays for stimulating thought and encouraging work on the phenomenon of gravitation. The stipulations follow: (1) We will make these Awards on May 15, 2021 for the best and most well-written essays about gravitation, its theory, applications, or effects. Essays should be 1500 words or fewer excluding abstracts and a small number of equations, diagrams, tables, and references. The subject matter may or may not be original research. The essay competition is not intended to replace a research journal where the detailed results of original research are submitted. Essays should not give lengthy detailed mathematical calculations nor detailed descriptions of an experimental setup. Essay ideas should be self-contained and understandable - not dependent on reading other documents. (2) The First Award will be $4000.00 The Second Award will be $700.00 The Third Award will be $600.00 The Fourth Award will be $500.00 The Fifth Award will be $400.00 (3) Essay must be typed in English and e-mailed in a single PDF file before April 1, 2021. One essay only will be accepted from each author. Notify us within 24 hours if you do not receive an e-mail confirmation of your submission. (4) Title page should include all the following: essay title, authors' names (specify corresponding author), e-mail and complete mailing addresses (for award notifications), submission date, an abstract of 125 words or fewer, and the statement: "Essay written for the Gravity Research Foundation 2021 Awards for Essays on Gravitation." Pages should be numbered. (5) The decision of the judges will be final. No reviews or comments will be provided. (6) Please check the awards announcement to be posted on our website: www.gravityresearchfoundation.org around May 15, 2021. We will also attempt to send all participants a general e-mail notification. (7) The five award-winning essays will be published in a special issue of the International Journal of Modern Physics D (IJMPD). Authors of essays designated Honorable Mention will be invited to submit their essays to the IJMPD where these may undergo additional refereeing at editorial discretion for possible publication. Authors of all other essays are free and encouraged to publish their essays after May 15th. Submission e-mail address: George M. Rideout, Jr., President, grideoutjr[AT]aol.com Recent First Award Winners: 2020 - Maulik Parikh and George Zahariade, Arizona State University, AZ and Frank Wilczek, Arizona State University, AZ, Stockholm University, Sweden, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China 2019 - Alessio Belenchia, Queen's University, England; Robert M. Wald, Enrico Fermi Institute, IL; Flaminia Giacomini, Esteban Castro-Ruiz, Caslav Brukner and Markus Aspelmeyer, Institute for Quantum Optics and Quantum Information, Austria 2018 - Jessica Santiago and Matt Visser, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand 2017 - Ivan Agullo, Louisiana State University, LA; Adrian del Rio and Jose Navarro-Salas, Centro Mixto Universidad de Valencia-CSIC, Spain 2016 - Stephen L. Adler, Institute for Advanced Study, NJ 2015 - Gerard 't Hooft, Utrecht University and Spinoza Institute, the Netherlands 2014 - Lawrence M. Krauss, Arizona State University, AZ and Frank Wilczek, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA 2013 - Baocheng Zhang, Qing-yu Cai and Ming-sheng Zhan, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China and Li You, Tsinghua University, China 2012 - Claus Kiefer and Manuel Kraemr, University of Cologne, Germany 2011 - Ivan Agullo, Pennsylvania State University, PA and Leonard Parker, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, WI 2010 - Mark Van Raamsdonk, University of British Columbia, BC 2009 - Alexander Burinskii, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia 2008 - T. Padmanabhan, Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics, India 2007 - S. Carlip, University of California at Davis, CA ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. New textbook: "General Relativity and its Applications: Black Holes, Compact Stars and Gravitational Waves" by V. Ferrari, L. Gualtieri, P. Pani (CRC Press, 2020) ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=20614 Additional Information: https://www.routledge.com/General-Relativity-and-its-Applications-Black-Hole... Dear hyperspace community, We would like to announce the new textboook: "General Relativity and its Applications: Black Holes, Compact Stars and Gravitational Waves" by Valeria Ferrari, Leonardo Gualtieri, Paolo Pani, published by CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2020 Details of the book are available at https://www.routledge.com/General-Relativity-and-its-Applications-Black-Hole... or in Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/General-Relativity-its-Applications-Gravitational/dp/... Gravitational physics is experiencing a second Golden Age and is steadily growing in diverse directions that were unforeseeable just a decade ago. In parallel to the prominent role acquired within the scientific community in the last few years, gravitational physics has also attracted an ever-growing attention from students at all levels. While historically limited to a niche audience, nowadays the teaching of General Relativity and of its phenomenological applications is (with full rights) an essential part of any course in Physics or Astronomy. This book is addressed to third-year undergraduate and especially to graduate students in Physics or Astrophysics, who want to learn the basics of General Relativity and its diverse phenomenological consequences. This book presents some novelties with respect to standard textbooks on General Relativity. Starting from the basic pillars of the theory, it provides -in a self-contained way- the tools to understand the most important discoveries of recent years, in particular the detection of gravitational waves; it introduces the theory of perturbations of the Schwarzschild spacetime and of quasi-normal modes; it provides a detailed description of rotating black holes and of some of the most interesting phenomena which occur in their neighborhood. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. IOP Gravitational Physics Group Annual Meeting with Prof. Andrea Ghez ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/12/15/iop-gravitational-physics-gro... Additional Information: https://www.iopconferences.org/iop/frontend/reg/tOtherPage.csp?pageID=1011045&eventID=1622 We are pleased to announce the Institute of Physics Gravitational Physics Group annual meeting which will take place on December 17th 2020 via Zoom. This year we have the honour to welcome Prof. Andrea Ghez (UCLA), recipient of the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics, to discuss her ground-breaking research in black hole physics. Prof. Ghez's talk will be preceded by a presentation by Dr Scott Melville (Cambridge University), recipient of the IOP Gravitational Physics Group annual Thesis Prize, and by the Group's annual general meeting (AGM). All are welcome to attend, members and non-members alike and no registration fee will be charged. Programme (GMT) 14:30 - AGM 15:30 - Staying positive in the search for quantum gravity Dr. Scott Melville, University of Cambridge, UK 16:00 - Our Galactic Center: A Unique Laboratory for the Physics & Astrophysics of Black Holes Prof. Andrea Ghez, UCLA, USA 16:45 - Close Venue Zoom. Instructions for joining will be sent to registered participants. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. Deadline for nominations for the 2021 IUPAP General Relativity and Gravitation Young Scientist Prize is 1 Feb 2021 ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/12/28/deadline-for-nominations-for-... Additional Information: http://www.isgrg.org/IUPAPprize.php 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 Prize can be for work in any area of relativity and gravitation, theoretical or experimental. On 1 February 2021, 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. Writers of support letters and candidates need not be members. The nomination deadline is 1 Feb 2021. Additional details may be found at http://www.isgrg.org/IUPAPprize.php. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.5. New book: The Origin of Spacetime Physics ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/12/29/new-book-the-origin-of-spacet... Additional Information: http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/mip/books/LPEM.html This collection (published by the Minkowski Institute), with an excellent and very informative Foreword by Abhay Ashtekar, includes the papers that laid the foundations of spacetime physics: H. A. Lorentz, Michelson's Interference Experiment H. A. Lorentz, Electromagnetic Phenomena in a System Moving with any Velocity Smaller than that of Light H. Poincare', Sur la dynamique de l'electron (5 June 1905) H. Poincare', Sur la dynamique de l'electron (23 July 1905) A. Einstein, On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies A. Einstein, Does the Inertia of a Body Depend Upon its Energy Content? H. Minkowski, Space and Time A. Einstein, On the Influence of Gravitation on the Propagation of Light A. Einstein, The Foundation of the General Theory of Relativity A. Einstein, Cosmological Considerations on the General Theory of Relativity W. de Sitter, On the Curvature of Space A. A. Friedmann, On the Curvature of Space G. Lemaitre, A Homogeneous Universe of Constant Mass and Increasing Radius Accounting for the Radial Velocity of Extra-Galactic Nebulae ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.6. PROGRAMME 2021 of the THE CHALONGE - DE VEGA SCHOOL ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2020/12/30/programme-2021-of-the-the-cha... Additional Information: https://chalonge-devega.fr/Programme2020.html International School of Astrophysics Daniel Chalonge - Hector de Vega - A Laboratory of Ideas, Research, Training and Scientific Culture - - Open Science and Free Access - Programme 2021 On line, 16h00 Paris Time - Thursday 21 January 2021: Prof. Carlos O. LOUSTO, RIT School of Mathematical Sciences, Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation, Rochester NY: From simulations of binary black holes to insights into astrophysics and gravitational waves. - Programme 2021 Nobel Lectures in Physics : - Thursday 28 January 2021: Prof. Dr Gerard 'T HOOFT, Nobel Prize in Physics, Institute for Theoretical Physics, Utrecht University & Spinoza Institute: Quantum Black Holes - Wednesday 3 February 2021: Prof. Dr Reinhard GENZEL, Nobel Prize in Physics, Max-Planck-Institut fur Extraterrestrische Physik, Garching: A Forty-Year Journey - Wednesday 10 February 2021: Prof. Dr Barry C. BARISH, Nobel Prize in Physics, LIGO Caltech Laboratory, California, Pasadena: Gravitational-Wave Detections - Thursday 4 March 2021: Prof. Dr Didier QUELOZ, Nobel Prize in Physics, Cavendish-Astrophysics Cambridge UK and Geneva University Exoplanets Research And Other Nobel Lecturers in this Programme to be announced later in the Year More Informations: https://chalonge-devega.fr/Programme2021.html https://chalonge-devega.fr/ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++