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1. Conferences 1.1. 6th Conference of the Polish Society on Relativity, Szczecin, Poland 1.2. Iberian Cosmology Meeting, Bilbao, Spain 1.3. Eighth Meeting on CPT and Lorentz Symmetry (CPT'19), Bloomington, Indiana, USA 1.4. Simulating gravitation and cosmology in condensed matter and optical systems, Trento, Italy 1.5. GRAV19, Cordoba, Argentina (2nd announcement) 1.6. LISA Waveform Working Group Meeting, Potsdam, Germany 1.7. The Time Machine Factory 2019, Turin, Italy 1.8. XVIII International Workshop on Neutrino Telescopes, Venice, Italy 1.9. Vacuum Fluctuations at Nanoscale and Gravitation: theory and experiments, Orosei, Italy 1.10. Cyprus Gravity and Cosmology Conference 2019, Kyrenia, Cyprus 1.11. 24th Itzykson Meeting: Effective Field Theorie in Cosmology, Gravitation and Particle Physics, Gif-sur-Yvette, France 1.12. IGC@25: Multimessenger Universe, Penn State, USA (3rd announcement)

2. Jobs 2.1. Postdoc in Gravitational-wave Physics at University of Portsmouth, UK 2.2. Astrophysics, Gravity and Theoretical Elementary Particle Physics Postdoctoral Positions in Department of Physics, IIT Bombay, India 2.3. PhD positions in gravitational wave physics and astrophysics, Trieste, Italy 2.4. PhD Position in Cosmology at Lancaster, UK 2.5. Assistant Teaching Professor in Physics/Physics Education, Lawrence, KS, USA 2.6. Faculty Position in Cosmology at ICN-UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico 2.7. PhD position in relativistic astrophysics in Paris, France 2.8. PhD position in Mathematical General Relativity at Radboud University, Nijmegen, Netherlands

3. News 3.1. New Gravitational Wave Physics MSc at Cardiff University, UK 3.2. The Chalonge-De Vega Programme 2019: The New Universe and Dark Energy 3.3. RELXILL_NK is now public 3.4. GRG Editor's Choice: recent highlight articles

============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. 6th Conference of the Polish Society on Relativity, Szczecin, Poland --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/02/05/6th-conference-of-the-polish-...

Starting: 2019-09-23 to 2019-09-26 Location: Szczecin, Poland

Additional Information: https://indico.cern.ch/event/773241/overview Contact: potor6[AT]gmail.com

Dear Colleagues,

We invite you to register for our conference

"6th Conference of the Polish Society on Relativity" - POTOR-6

which will take place in Szczecin, Poland from 23rd to 26th September 2019.

The abstract submission deadline is June 30th, 2019. The registration deadline is 31st July 2019. Full information is available on our webpage:

https://indico.cern.ch/event/773241/overview

Conference email is: potor6[AT]gmail.com

The 6th Conference of the of the Polish Society on Relativity is organised by the Szczecin Cosmology Group on behalf of Polish Society on Relativity. The conference is the regular annual meeting of the Society which is open to international invited speakers and participants.

The conference covers all aspects of classical relativity as well as related fields including contemporary theories of unification and quantum gravity. Topics include: Theoretical and numerical relativity. Black holes: classical and quantum aspects. Relativistic cosmology. Early universe, dark matter, and dark energy problems. Gravitational waves. Approaches to quantum gravity. Quantum cosmology. Relation of relativity and superstring theory.

Invited speakers are: Joseph Conlon (Oxford), Salvatore Capozziello (Napoli), Jacques Delabrouille (Paris), Jose Anthony Font (Valencia), Hermann Nicolai (AEI, Golm), Edward Porter (APC, Paris, France), Jorge Pullin (Lousiana State Univ., USA), Masaru Shibata (Yukawa Institute, Kyoto, Japan), Massimo Tinto (Univ. San Diego, USA).

We are looking forward to seeing you in Szczecin.

Yours faithfully,

Adam Balcerzak (Organizing Committee chair) Mariusz P. Dabrowski (Scientific Committee chair) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

1.2. Iberian Cosmology Meeting, Bilbao, Spain --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=15302

Starting: 2019-04-15 to 2019-04-17 Location: Bilbao, Spain

Additional Information: http://tp.lc.ehu.es/ibericos/ Contact: ibericos2019[AT]gmail.com

Cosmology is the glue that binds the vocations of many researchers in Portugal and Spain. Women and men of different ages and backgrounds which pursue a wide range of topics: from theoretical particle physics to observational astrophysics.

The traditional Iberian Cosmology Meeting (aka IberiCOS) is the event that every year provides a warm setting to stimulate ongoing collaborations and favour the emergence of new ones. Bold and provocative ideas and presentations are most welcome; at the end of the day we can boast about this being a gathering of old friends and new to come rather than a rigid sort of conference.

The Cosmology and Gravitation Group of the University of the Basque Country/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea will host the event from the 15th to the 17th of April of 2019.

In the usual fashion painstaking efforts are made to allocate slots for everyone, but should it turn to be impossible to offer room to everyone then either PhD students or early career postdoctoral researchers will be given preference. We expect to be able to offer some financial support to some of the participants in those categories.

As there will be no registration fee and we need to manage our resources, we therefore beg all participants to register before the 18th of March. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

1.3. Eighth Meeting on CPT and Lorentz Symmetry (CPT'19), Bloomington, Indiana, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/02/11/eighth-meeting-on-cpt-and-lor...

Starting: 2019-05-12 to 2019-05-16 Location: Bloomington, Indiana, USA

Additional Information: http://www.indiana.edu/~lorentz/cpt19/ Contact: kostelec[AT]indiana.edu

The Eighth Meeting on CPT and Lorentz Symmetry will be held in Bloomington, Indiana, on May 12-16, 2019. The meeting will focus on tests of these fundamental symmetries and on related theoretical issues, including scenarios for possible violations. You are cordially invited to attend and participate in this event. Topics to be covered include:

(1) experimental and observational searches for CPT and Lorentz violation involving - accelerators and colliders - astrophysical birefringence, dispersion, and anisotropy - atomic and molecular spectroscopy - cavities, oscillators, resonators - Cherenkov radiation - clock-comparison measurements - CMB polarimetry - cosmic rays - decays of atoms, nuclei, and particles - equivalence-principle tests with matter and antimatter - exotic atoms, muonium, positronium - gauge bosons, the Higgs boson - gravimetry - gravitational waves - high-energy astrophysical observations - hydrogen and antihydrogen spectroscopy - lasers, masers - matter-wave interferometry - meson and baryon properties - neutral-meson interferometry - neutrino mixing and propagation, neutrino-antineutrino oscillations - particle-antiparticle comparisons - photon and particle scattering - post-Newton gravity in the solar system and beyond - second- and third-generation particles - short-range gravity - sidereal and annual time variations, compass asymmetries - single-top and top pair production - space-based missions - spin-gravity couplings - spin precession - time-of-flight measurements - torsion and nonmetricity - trapped particles, ions, and atoms

(2) theoretical studies of CPT and Lorentz violation involving - physical effects at the level of the Standard Model, General Relativity, and beyond - origins and mechanisms for violations - classical and quantum field theory, gravitation, particle physics, and strings - mathematical foundations, Finsler geometry

Information about the meeting and online registration, including instructions on requesting a talk or poster, are available on the meeting web site. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

1.4. Simulating gravitation and cosmology in condensed matter and optical systems, Trento, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=15317

Starting: 2019-07-22 to 2019-07-25 Location: Trento, Italy

Additional Information: http://ectstar.fbk.eu/node/4445 Contact: bh2019[AT]unitn.it

This interdisciplinary workshop gathers specialists from theoretical and experimental condensed matter physics and quantum optics and from theoretical cosmology, gravitation and astrophysics.

The short term goal is to collectively explore the possibility of exploiting condensed matter analog models as experimental tools to study problems that arise in the context of gravitation, especially cosmology and astrophysics.

First examples of such analog models have recently being realized in a few laboratories around the world. The next challenges will be to extend the range of configurations and observables that can be simulated and to identify key questions to be addressed in future experiments. The long-term goal is to bring analog models from being a scientific curiosity towards being a useful quantum simulation tool to experimentally explore intriguing new physics. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

1.5. GRAV19, Cordoba, Argentina (2nd announcement) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=15327

Starting: 2019-04-08 to 2019-04-12 Location: Cordoba, Argentina

Additional Information: http://grg.famaf.unc.edu.ar/grav19/ Contact: gravconference[AT]gmail.com

Grav19, 2nd Circular

This is the second and final announcement of GRAV19 conference.

Grav19 will be held in the city of Cordoba (Argentina), from April 8th through April 12nd, 2019.

This is the eighth in a series ("GravYY") of conferences organized by the General Relativity and Gravitation Group at FaMAF (Universidad Nacional de Cordoba) since Year 2006. The venue be the auditorium of FaMAF.

The conference is intended to bring together specialists working on gravitation and closely related topics, including classical and quantum gravity, data analysis, machine learning, mathematical relativity, numerical relativity, gravity in arbitrary dimensions, astrophysics and astro-particle physics.

Graduate students and advanced undergraduate students are encouraged to apply, limited funds will be available for financial help for students.

The conference languages will be Spanish and English.

The list of invited speakers includes: Ivan Agullo, Louisiana State University, USA. Parameswaran Ajith, International Centre for Theoretical Sciences, India. Lars Anderson, Albert Einstein Institute, Germany. Florian Beyer*, University of Otago, New Zealand. Fabrizio Canfora, CECS, Chile. Federico Carrasco, Universitat de les Illes Balears, Espana. Ana Laura Garcia Perciante, Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana, Mexico. Jose Jaramillo, Institut de Mathematiques de Bourgogne, France. Helmut Friedrich, Max Planck institute for gravitational Physics, Germany. Luis Lehner, Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, Canada. Steven Liebling, Long Island University, USA. Carlos Palenzuela*, Universitat de les Illes Balears, Espana. Alejandro Perez, Universite' de Marseille, France. Frans Pretorius, Princeton University, USA. Jorge Pullin, Louisiana State University, USA. Istvan Racz, Wigner RCP, Hungary. Martin Reiris, Centro de Matematica, Udelar, Montevideo, Uruguay. Adam Rogers, Brandon University, Canada. Olivier Sarbach*, Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolas de Hidalgo, Mexico. Daniel Siegel, Columbia University, USA.

*To be confirmed. For registration and updates on the meeting please check the conference's web page. Applications should be filed through the webform in the above page by March 1st, 2019. The deadline for abstract submissions is March 10th, 2019. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

1.6. LISA Waveform Working Group Meeting, Potsdam, Germany --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=15337

Starting: 2019-05-13 to 2019-05-15 Location: Potsdam, Germany

Additional Information: https://workshops.aei.mpg.de/lisawavwg Contact: wav-wg-chairs[AT]lisamission.org

The LISA Waveform working group (WavWG) is dedicated to the development of waveform templates for the LISA mission and connects the broader scientific community to the LISA Consortium. As such, WavWG coordinates efforts to model a broad spectrum of gravitational wave sources, establishing links with LISA's astrophysics, cosmology, fundamental physics and simulation working groups, and bridge between communities employing different methodologies to prepare waveforms.

This meeting is the first stand-alone meeting of WavWG and aims at getting together leading international experts and young scientists to identify pressing tasks concerning LISA waveform modelling in its broadest sense and to foster new international collaborations. The meeting will have few talks per day and provide ample time for discussions.

While the WavWG is part of the LISA Consortium, you do not need to be in the Consortium to attend.

We look forward to welcoming you at the AEI Potsdam, Deirdre Shoemaker, Maarten van de Meent, Niels Warburton, Helvi Witek (Co-chairs LISA Waveform Working Group) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

1.7. The Time Machine Factory 2019, Turin, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=15341

Starting: 2019-09-23 to 2019-09-25 Location: Turin, Italy

Additional Information: http://timemachine.inrim.it/ Contact: thetimemachinefactory.oato[AT]inaf.it

In line with the previous editions, the Time Machine Factory 2019 (TM2019) conference focuses on causality and non-locality in physics, and the insurgence of situations where causality can potentially be violated and how this relates to the existence of "time machines".

The conference has the following aims - Revive the interest in studying time travel, which poses new mathematical challenges and could not be prohibited by physics - Study the role of causality in fundamental physics including General Relativity and Quantum mechanics - Explore the mathematical, physical and logical consequences of closed timelike curves and other mechanisms which allow time travel - Contribute to a comprehensive vision of the underlying issues as well as exploring potential applications to relativistic and quantum metrology and space-time navigation.

Although violations of chronology might seem to contradict common sense and lead to logical paradoxes, "time machines" are not ruled out by the current laws of physics.

The conference will highlight new horizons in physics and astrophysics associated with the possible existence of a Time Machine. Examining these fundamental issues provides an opportunity to initiate new ideas and investigations which explore the role of causality and the interplay between General Relativity and Quantum Mechanics, two theories that on their own have been extensively verified by experiment but have not yet been successfully combined into a single unified theory.

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1.8. XVIII International Workshop on Neutrino Telescopes, Venice, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=15347

Starting: 2019-03-18 to 2019-03-22 Location: Venice, Italy

Additional Information: https://indico.cern.ch/event/768000/overview Contact: salente[AT]pd.infn.it

The Neutrino Telescopes Workshop is one of the most prestigious international event in the field of Physics. It takes place every two years and dates back to 1988 when Prof. Milla Baldo Ceolin conceived it and launched the first edition. It became soon a crucial event and it is now considered by the international community a consolidated appointment where to discuss the latest discoveries and the fascinating future scenarios in topics that range from Neutrinos to Astrophysics and Cosmology.

The 2019 edition will focus to the original, at the time pioneering, argument of the workshop: Multimessenger Physics.

The XVIII International Workshop on Neutrino Telescopes is organized by the INFN Padova Unit and by the Physics and Astronomy Department of Padova University.

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1.9. Vacuum Fluctuations at Nanoscale and Gravitation: theory and experiments, Orosei, Italy --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=15349

Starting: 2019-04-19 to 2019-05-03 Location: Club Marina Beach, Orosei, Italy

Additional Information: https://agenda.infn.it/event/17248/ Contact: enrico.calloni[AT]na.infn.it

Vacuum fluctuations and macroscopic observables are amongst the most intriguing topics of the modern physics, particularly when considering the interaction with the gravitational field. The theoretical understanding and experimental evidences are still not completely satisfactory and require more efforts to reach a deeper consensus.

The workshop is devoted to both the theory and experiments related to vacuum fluctuations and gravitation and also to high precision gravitational experiments working underground or in environments in which seismic noise needs to be reduced.

It will be located on the seaside of Sardinia at half an hour by car to the Sos-Enattos mine, where an underground laboratory is in construction. The workshop will be also an occasion to give the community the knowledge of the laboratory and to promote future collaborations that can benefit of a low seismic underground site. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

1.10. Cyprus Gravity and Cosmology Conference 2019, Kyrenia, Cyprus --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/02/24/cyprus-gravity-and-cosmology-...

Starting: 2019-08-19 to 2019-08-21 Location: Kyrenia, Cyprus

Additional Information: https://cgc2019.weebly.com/ Contact: biasjournalofphysics[AT]gmail.com

We are pleased to announce the Cyprus Gravity and Cosmology Conference 2019. This is a conference series co-organized by the BIAS.

This year's conference will be co-organized and hosted by the BIAS and aims at bringing together active researchers and graduate students, interested in the area of gravitation and cosmology, to share their latest ideas and discuss the recent developments in the field.

The focus topics of the conference are as follows,

- Gravitational Waves, - Black hole Physics, - Dark matter and Dark Energy, - Wormholes, - Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation, - Classical and Quantum Gravity, - The Early Universe and High Energy Physics, - Cosmic Structure Formation and Galaxies. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

1.11. 24th Itzykson Meeting: Effective Field Theorie in Cosmology, Gravitation and Particle Physics, Gif-sur-Yvette, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=15359

Starting: 2019-06-05 to 2019-06-07 Location: Gif-sur-Yvette, France

Additional Information: https://indico.in2p3.fr/event/18200 Contact: filippo.vernizzi[AT]ipht.fr

24th Itzykson Meeting: Effective Field Theorie in Cosmology, Gravitation and Particle Physics IPhT CEA-Saclay - Gif-sur-Yvette, France 5 Jun 2019 - 7 Jun 2019 Organizing commitee: Brando Bellazzini, John Joseph Carrasco and Filippo Vernizzi

Effective field theory is one of the deepest and most useful guiding principles in physics. Its tools and methods allow one to study the universal aspects of entire classes of unknown microscopic models, with their main features being captured by symmetries and few relevant parameters of the effective degrees of freedom. Because of its universality, it finds applications across all scale in physics: from super-Hubble scales all the way to the Planck length. It is successfully applied to cosmology to describe the early cosmic inflation, the current cosmic acceleration, the dynamics of the large scale structure and the dark matter. Its methods have found recent applications in the theory of gravitational wave emission by binary inspirals, and in the new multimessanger astrophysics: new and conceptually compelling ways to perform calculations and predictions are being developed by making contact with the methods of scattering amplitudes of particle physicists. One of the goals of the conference is to bring together experts working with Effective Field Theories in all these fields, in order to exchange ideas and foster new insights and techniques.

The workshops is supported by the Programmes Nationaux GRAM and PNCG of CNRS/INSU with INP and IN2P3 cofunded by CEA and CNES, by the IPhT of CEA-Saclay, by the Universite' Paris-Saclay, and by P2IO. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

1.12. IGC@25: Multimessenger Universe, Penn State, USA (3rd announcement) --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/02/27/igc25-multimessenger-universe...

Starting: 2019-06-24 to 2019-06-27 Location: University Park, PA 16802, USA

Additional Information: http://gravity.psu.edu/events/igc25/index_igc25.shtml Contact: rxh1[AT]psu.edu

This international conference will be held at the University Park campus of Penn State from Monday, June 24 through Thursday, June 27, 2019 in celebration of the Silver Jubilee of the Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos (IGC).

Registration is now open (See the external link given at the top of the page) It will close on May 24th, 2019, or earlier if the limited capacity of the main auditorium is reached. (In the past we have had to close registration early). The deadline for submitting abstracts is March 24th, 2019.

Plenary Program: Speakers and Topics

France Cordova : After Banquet speaker

Nima Arkani-Hamed: Scattering Amplitudes and Their Applications Eugenio Bianchi: Loop Quantum Gravity Alessandra Buonanno: Gravitational Wave Source Modeling and Tests of GR Kipp Cannon: Gravitational Waves from Neutron Star Coalescences Tom Gaisser: Cosmic Rays and Neutrinos Gabriela Gonzalez: Gravitational Wave Detectors and Observations Donghui Jeong: Cosmic Microwave Background: Theoretical Aspects Badri Krishnan: Numerical and Analytical Approaches to Gravitational Waves Sri Kulkarni: Gamma Ray Transients and Multi-messengers David Weinberg: Galaxy Surveys Marc Kamionkowski The Early Universe

Panel: Anne Kinney (Chair), Sheila Rowan, Bernard Schutz, Rainer Weiss Gravitational Wave Astronomy: Future Prospects

Invited Panels: Chairs and Topics

John Beacom Gamma Ray Transients and Multimessenger Astrophysics Bernd Bruegmann Numerical and Analytical Approaches to Gravitational Waves Caryl Gronwall Multiwavelength Observations of Galaxies Zeljko Ivesic Cosmological Surveys Mansi Kasiwal Multimessenger Observations Kumiko Kotera UHE Cosmic Rays and Neutrinos Charles Lawrence Cosmic Microwave Background: Observational Aspects David Reitze Next Generation Gravitational Wave Detectors Luciano Rezzolla Theory and Simulations of Binary Neutrons Stars Mark Trodden The Early Universe: Theoretical Aspects

Parallel Sessions: Contributed Talks

Loop Quantum Gravity: Foundations and Mathematical Aspects Loop Quantum Cosmology, Quantum Black Holes and Quantum Gravity Phenomenology Scattering Amplitudes and Applications Cosmology: Observational Aspects Cosmology: Theoretical Aspects Multimessenger Astrophysics Gravitational Waves: Observations Next Generation of Gravitational Wave Detectors

The scientific program has a dual goal: to assess the current status of our field in broad terms, and to discuss future directions. The plenary talks will provide a broad overview of the field, with emphasis on developments that have occurred in the past ~25 years, and not concentrate only on the most recent advances, or research carried out by just one or two groups. Panels will focus on developments over the past decade and, especially, the vision for the next decade or two. The plenary talks and panels will set the stage for more specialized invited and contributed parallel sessions.

The conference program is designed to provide ample opportunities for both formal and informal discussions. In addition to providing global, long-range perspectives and an opportunity for stimulating scientific exchange across traditional boundaries, the conference will also be a festive event celebrating the completion of 25 years of IGC. We hope it will bring together many of the several hundred researchers who have passed through IGC. The conference will take place immediately after the biannual Loops'19 conference on Loop Quantum Gravity, which is scheduled for the week of the 17th to 21st June 2019, also at Penn State.

Further information, including the conference poster, can be found at the external link given at the top of this page. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Postdoc in Gravitational-wave Physics at University of Portsmouth, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=15283

Deadline: 2019-02-11 Location: Portsmouth, UK

Additional Information: http://www.icg.port.ac.uk/2019/01/research-fellow-in-gravitational-wave-phys... Contact: andrew.lundgren[AT]port.ac.uk

The Institute of Cosmology & Gravitation (ICG) intends to appoint a postdoctoral researcher in gravitational-wave physics, specifically in data analysis with current and near-future detectors like Advanced LIGO and Virgo.

The researcher will work on a project "Preparing for the First Neutron Star-Black Hole Detection with LIGO" funded by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), supervised by Dr. Andrew Lundgren.

A PhD degree and relevant research experience are required. This project will involve developing both search and parameter estimation methods for precessing compact binaries.

The post is for three years, starting on 1st October 2019. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

2.2. Astrophysics, Gravity and Theoretical Elementary Particle Physics Postdoctoral Positions in Department of Physics, IIT Bombay, India ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/02/06/astrophysics-gravity-and-theo...

Deadline: 2019-03-15 Location: Mumbai, India

Additional Information: http://www.iitb.ac.in/en/careers/institute-post-doctoral-fellows Contact: thep_acg_postdoc_app[AT]phy.iitb.ac.in

Astronomy, Cosmology and Gravity, and High Energy Theory research groups, Department of Physics, IIT Bombay, intend to appoint several postdoctoral positions in all areas of Astrophysics, Dark Matter, Early Universe Cosmology, Elementary particle physics, Gravitational waves and Electromagnetic followup, Neutrino Physics, Physics beyond the Standard model, QCD, Quantum gravity and String theory. Currently, the groups have nine faculty members, and several Postdoctoral fellows and PhD students. Please visit the group pages to know more about the research activities:

* http://www.phy.iitb.ac.in/en/research/high-energy-theory * http://www.phy.iitb.ac.in/en/research/astronomy-cosmology-gravity

Candidates awarded PhD recently, or research scholars who have submitted their thesis and waiting for the examination are strongly encouraged to apply. More details about the position can be found at: http://www.iitb.ac.in/en/careers/institute-post-doctoral-fellows

The positions are available for up to two years. Informal inquiries can be made to any faculty member in these groups.

Tenure: 2 years Fellowship: INR 780000 - 852000 per year (House Rent Allowance 24% extra) Deadline: 15 March 2019

To apply, please send an up-to-date CV, research statement and have at least three letters of reference sent by email to:

thep_acg_postdoc_app[AT]phy.iitb.ac.in

with the subject "Application for Institute Post-doctoral Positions - ".

Applications received after the deadline may still be considered subject to availability of positions.

Email: thep_acg_postdoc_app[AT]phy.iitb.ac.in More Information: http://www.phy.iitb.ac.in/en/research Letters of Reference should be sent to: thep_acg_postdoc_app[AT]phy.iitb.ac.in +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

2.3. PhD positions in gravitational wave physics and astrophysics, Trieste, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/02/08/phd-positions-in-gravitationa...

Deadline: 2019-03-12 Location: Trieste, Italy

Additional Information: https://www.sissa.it/bandi/concorso-lammissione-ai-corsi-di-phd-della-sissa-... Contact: enrico.barausse[AT]gmail.com

SISSA (International School for Advanced Studies, Trieste, Italy) invites applications for several PhD positions in astrophysics, cosmology and astroparticle physics. Application may be submitted here

https://www.sissa.it/bandi/concorso-lammissione-ai-corsi-di-phd-della-sissa-...

See also announcement here: https://www.sissa.it/system/files/bandi/Bando%20English%20201920%20general%2...

Candidates interested in the astrophysics of LISA and pulsar timing arrays, in LISA data analysis, and more generally in gravitational wave physics are especially encouraged to apply for the ***Astroparticle physics*** positions. The deadline for applications is March 12, with oral and written exams on March 25-26, 2019. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

2.4. PhD Position in Cosmology at Lancaster, UK ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=15298

Deadline: 2019-03-03 Location: Lancaster, UK

Additional Information: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/physics/research/astrophysics/theoretical-partic... Contact: d.sloan[AT]lancaster.ac.uk

Cosmology models the behaviour of our universe in terms of a small set of descriptive variables; the scale factor, Hubble parameter, relative shear expansions etc. From Einstein's equations, we can calculate the equations of motion of these systems and find their evolution. The complete behaviour can be described in terms of dynamical systems arising from a Hamiltonian and expressed as a flow on phase space. All these descriptions rely upon factors which cannot be explicitly measured by an observer within the universe at all times. In recent work, I have shown that under certain conditions these can be extended beyond the initial singularity. One key aspect of your project will be to examine the nature of singularities in relational systems.

The goal of this project will be to develop a complete description of cosmological systems which relies only upon relational measurements and find their cosmological completions. You will develop skills in differential geometry (particularly symplectic geometry) and numerical methods alongside a strong understanding of physical systems. You will gain significant insight into the nature of singularities in general relativity and the geometry of mathematical physics.

The Physics Department is the holder of an Athena SWAN Silver award and JUNO Championship status and is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our department.

The PhD starting date is 1 October 2019. Funding is for 3.5 years and is available to citizens of the UK and the European Union. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

2.5. Assistant Teaching Professor in Physics/Physics Education, Lawrence, KS, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=15310

Deadline: 2019-03-08 Location: Lawrence, KS, USA

Additional Information: https://employment.ku.edu/academic/13615BR Contact: stcase[AT]ku.edu

Nominations and applications are invited for a position at the University of Kansas (KU) as an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Center for STEM Learning. The Assistant Teaching Professor is a three-year, non-tenure track appointment through May 2022. The Assistant Teaching Professor will be a part of the KU Comprehensive PhysTEC Program, teach introductory undergraduate physics courses, and work with the Center for STEM Learning, the Department of Physics and Astronomy, the Department of Mathematics , and other STEM units on the implementation and administration of undergraduate Secondary Physics teacher preparation within the UKanTeach program, with a particular emphasis on recruitment and advising. The successful candidate must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins.

The Center for STEM Learning (CSTEM), a Unit within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is an interdisciplinary collaborative venture to improve science, math, engineering and technology (STEM) education at KU and throughout Kansas, and contribute to scholarship in these areas. Center activities involve scientists, educators and education specialists from many units on the Lawrence and Edwards campuses. The Center is the home of the nationally acclaimed UKanTeach program, which prepares highly qualified STEM teachers; graduates can be found in classrooms across Kansas and nationally. The KU Comprehensive PhysTEC program is a collaboration between CSTEM and the Department of Physics and Astronomy, which has an internationally recognized faculty, strong undergraduate and graduate programs, and a long tradition of excellence in teaching and research.

The CSTEM , Department of Physics and Astronomy, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences have a strong interest in candidates with demonstrated experience in constructing or contributing to a diverse and inclusive learning environment.

For a complete announcement and to apply online, go to: https://employment.ku.edu/academic/13615BR. A complete online application includes 1) a statement of the candidate's goals and vision for the unit; 2) a curriculum vitae containing information on accomplishments in research, teaching, service, and administration; 3) a list of three references, and their contact information, who could speak to the qualifications and preparedness of the candidate to lead the unit. Only complete applications will be considered. For additional information about the position, please contact Dr. Steven Case, (785) 864-4471, stcase[AT]ku.edu. Initial review of applications will begin March 8, 2019 and will continue as long as needed to identify a qualified candidate.

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, retaliation, gender identity, gender expression and genetic information in the University's programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and is the University's Title IX Coordinator: the Executive Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, IOA[aT]ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS, 66045, (785) 864-6414, 711 TTY. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

2.6. Faculty Position in Cosmology at ICN-UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=15319

Deadline: 2019-03-11 Location: Mexico City, Mexico

Additional Information: http://www.nucleares.unam.mx/ Contact: quevedo[AT]nucleares.unam.mx

Faculty Position in Cosmology at ICN-UNAM, Mexico City

The Department of Gravitation and Field Theory at the Institute of Nuclear Sciences (ICN) of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in Mexico City, announces the opening of a tenure track Faculty Position in Cosmology. The position includes research, teaching and administrative duties. Interested candidates should have a PhD in Physics and extensive postdoctoral experience. The succesful candidate should be able to perform independent research in theoretical and observational cosmology and to use recent observational data to test theoretical cosmological models.

Interested candidates should submit the following documents in a single PDF file to the Department Head, Prof. Hernando Quevedo (quevedo[AT]nucleares.unam.mx and fengari@nucleares.unam.mx): - full curriculum vitae; - publication list, with the two most significant publications clearly highlighted; - brief description of research interests. In addition, three recommendation letters should be arranged to be sent to the same email addresses.

The selection process will start on March 11, 2019, but the review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

The UNAM is an equal opportunity employer.

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2.7. PhD position in relativistic astrophysics in Paris, France ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/02/18/phd-position-in-relativistic-...

Deadline: 2019-04-26 Location: Meudon, France

Additional Information: http://www.adum.fr/as/ed/voirproposition.pl?langue=fr&site=aaif&matr... Contact: frederic.vincent[AT]obspm.fr

The LESIA department of Paris Observatory is strongly involved in the GRAVITY project, aiming at observing the surroundings of the Galactic center black hole Sgr A* with exquisite astrometric precision by means of combining the infrared light collected by the 4 unit telescopes at the Very Large Telescope. The main scientific goal of this instrument is to explain the flares of Sgr A*, these bursts of radiation frequently observed in the vicinity of Sgr A*. Flares are certainly a perfect probe of the extreme astrophysics that takes place close to supermassive black holes, and might also be used as a probe of the strong curvature of spacetime close to Sgr A*.

The GRAVITY team at LESIA is offering a PhD position for working on the development of models of Sgr A* flares that will be used for interpreting the current and near-future GRAVITY data. All details on the topic and how to apply can be found at this URL: http://www.adum.fr/as/ed/voirproposition.pl?langue=fr&site=aaif&matr...

Note that funding of this PhD topic is not yet secured, and depends on the quality of the candidates. The final choice depends on the Paris Doctoral School for Astronomy and Astrophysics. Deadline for application is April 26th 2019. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

2.8. PhD position in Mathematical General Relativity at Radboud University, Nijmegen, Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/02/26/phd-position-in-mathematical-...

Deadline: 2019-04-14 Location: Nijmegen, Netherlands

Additional Information: https://www.ru.nl/werken/details/details_vacature_0/?recid=601898 Contact: burtscher[AT]math.ru.nl

The Department of Mathematics at Radboud University (Nijmegen, Netherlands) is seeking an outstanding, highly motivated PhD candidate to work on a project in geometric analysis and mathematical general relativity. In particular, you will consider (weak) solutions of the Einstein equations and their global geometry. The position is part of a larger research programme and associated with Dr. Annegret Burtscher. You should hold an MSc in Mathematics (or a related discipline with a strong mathematical component) by the starting date. Applications from candidates with a suitable background in analysis, differential geometry and/or general relativity are particularly welcome. Proficiency in spoken and written English is essential.

The duration of the contract is 4 years and includes a light teaching load. Upon successful completion you will be awarded a PhD from Radboud University. You will be encouraged to attend and contribute to international scientific meetings.

The Department of Mathematics is part of the Institute for Mathematics, Astrophysics and Particle Physics (IMAPP). IMAPP has a friendly and open atmosphere, and a strong expertise in mathematical physics and analysis.

Please submit your application by April 14, 2019 through the online form on the webpage and include a letter of motivation, a CV, a transcript of records, an abstract of your Master's thesis (if applicable) and contact details of two academic reference writers: https://www.ru.nl/werken/details/details_vacature_0/?recid=601898

We encourage applications from underrepresented groups in STEM. The starting date of the position is expected in August 2019, but negotiable.

Interviews are likely to be held in April 2019, but applications will be considered until the position is filled.

For additional information: Dr. Annegret Burtscher, burtscher[AT]math.ru.nl IMAPP, https://www.ru.nl/imapp +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. New Gravitational Wave Physics MSc at Cardiff University, UK ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=15308

Additional Information: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/courses/course/gravitati...

Dear colleagues,

please share the announcement below with any undergraduate student interested in studying Gravitational-wave Physics:

The Gravity Exploration Institute (cardiffgravity.org) at Cardiff University is happy to announce a new MSc program in Gravitational-wave Physics:

https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/courses/course/gravitati...

Gravitational-wave observations are now transforming our understanding of the universe, and the field will continue to grow in the next decades.

The Gravitational Wave Physics MSc provides broad and comprehensive training in both theory and experiment in gravitational wave (GW) physics and astronomy: techniques in laser interferometry for GW detection, general relativity, astrophysics, modelling of GW sources, and data analysis for GW detection and source interpretation. Cardiff University staff are at the forefront of world-leading research in all of these areas, which span the core topics at the heart of the field, and which make this a unique degree programme.

On completion of the programme you will have the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to begin a research career in gravitational-wave physics, and be a competitive candidate for jobs in industry.

Best, Vivien

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3.2. The Chalonge-De Vega Programme 2019: The New Universe and Dark Energy ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/02/24/the-chalonge-de-vega-programm...

Additional Information: https://chalonge-devega.fr/

THE CHALONGE - DE VEGA PROGRAMME 2019: THE NEW UNIVERSE AND DARK ENERGY

Post by Norma G. Sanchez - February 24 2019

Ecole Internationale d'Astrophysique Daniel Chalonge - Hector de Vega

-Programme of the Year 2019:

The New Universe and its Implications on Dark Energy - Le Nouveau Univers et l'Energie Noire

This year programme includes research, training and scientific culture on New Topics on Quantum Physics in the New Standard Model of the Universe in agreement with observations:

(i) The New gravitational history of the Universe

(ii) The Quantum origin of the Universe and quantum physics in cosmology, inflation, the CMB, primordial gravitational waves, dark energy, the quantum vacuum and the cosmological constant.

(iii) Their impact on the deep universe survey programmes and next missions, theory for big data and other new subjects in the spirit of the Chalonge-de Vega School.

Opening of the Programme 2019: The 28 March 2018, CIUP Paris 14e. The New gravity history of the Universe and Dark Energy.

Open and free Science-Open and free access.

The Session includes too:

-The Universe "fractal tree" of Norma Sanchez and its roots.

-Leonardo da Vinci universality.

-Henri Poincare' and his pioneering work on general relativity and gravitational waves (Rendiconti del Circolo Matematico di Palermo, 1906, Chapter 9).

-Victor Hugo and the Observatoire de Paris, Jean Prouve' and astrophysics.

-Sharing of scientific knowlodge and scientific communication: a problem of language?

Programme open to researchers, post-docs, advanced students, theorists, experimentalists, observers. Also open to teachers, journalists, communicators.

The informations on the Programme 2019 and on its Opening Session are available here:

https://chalonge-devega.fr/Programme2019.html

The results of the Programme 2018, all conference presentations, scientific mediation and scientific support are available here: https://chalonge-devega.fr/Programme2018.html

With compliments and kind regards

https://chalonge-devega.fr/HdeV.html

Norma G. Sanchez and the Chalonge de Vega Team

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3.3. RELXILL_NK is now public ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/02/27/relxill_nk-is-now-public/

Additional Information: http://www.physics.fudan.edu.cn/tps/people/bambi/Site/RELXILL_NK.html

RELXILL_NK is a relativistic reflection model for testing Einstein's theory of general relativity with black holes [1,2]. It is an extension of the RELXILL package [3,4] to non-Kerr spacetimes.

The study of the reflection spectrum of accretion disks around black holes is potentially a powerful tool to probe the strong gravity region of these objects. RELXILL_NK can calculate the reflection spectrum of accretion disks in parametric black hole spacetimes. Some "deformation parameters" quantify possible deviations from the Kerr background. From the comparison of X-ray data of astrophysical black holes with the theoretical predictions of RELXILL_NK we can measure these deformation parameters and check whether they vanish, as it would be required by general relativity.

The current public version of RELXILL_NK is 1.3.2 and employs the Johannsen metric with the deformation parameters alpha13 and alpha22 [5]. The model and the associated FITS files can be downloaded from one of the following servers:

Server at Fudan University (China): http://www.physics.fudan.edu.cn/tps/people/bambi/Site/RELXILL_NK.html

Server at the University of Tuebingen (Germany): http://www.tat.physik.uni-tuebingen.de/~nampalliwar/relxill_nk/

Support: relxill_nk[at]fudan.edu.cn

References: [1] Bambi et al., ApJ 842, 76 (2017) [2] Abdikamalov et al., arXiv:1902.09665 [3] Garcia et al., ApJ, 782, 76 (2014) [4] Dauser et al., MNRAS, 444, 100 (2014) [5] Johannsen, PRD 88, 044002 (2013) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

3.4. GRG Editor's Choice: recent highlight articles ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/02/27/grg-editors-choice-recent-hig...

Additional Information: https://www.springer.com/gp/livingreviews/relativity/grg-editors-choice

In each volume of the journal General Relativity and Gravitation (GRG), a few papers are marked as "Editor's Choice". The primary criteria is original, high-quality research that is of wide interest within the community. These recent articles deserves special attention:

Stone, N.C., Kesden, M., Cheng, R.M. et al., "Stellar tidal disruption events in general relativity", Gen Relativ Gravit (2019) 51: 30. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10714-019-2510-9

Osorio Morales, J. and Santillan, O.P., "The existence of smooth solutions in q-models" Gen Relativ Gravit (2019) 51: 29. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10714-019-2507-4

Chakraborty, S. and Parattu, K., "Null boundary terms for Lanczos-Lovelock gravity", Gen Relativ Gravit (2019) 51: 23. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10714-019-2502-9

Please, browse all Editor's Choice articles at: https://www.springer.com/gp/livingreviews/relativity/grg-editors-choice

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