########################################## Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Testing Gravity 2019, Vancouver, Canada 1.2. The New Era of Multi-Messenger Astrophysics, Groningen, The Netherlands 1.3. Gravitational-Wave Astrophysics with Populations, Aspen, Colorado, USA 1.4. PHAROS PhD training school on multi-messenger physics and astrophysics with compact binaries, Jena, Germany 2. Jobs 2.1. W1 (Tenure-Track) Faculty Position in Theoretical Gravitational-Wave Physics, Frankfurt, Germany 2.2. Postdoctoral position in gravitational physics, Lisbon, Portugal 2.3. Postdoctoral Positions in Department of Physics, IIT Bombay, India 2.4. Department Head, School of Mathematical Science, RIT, NY, USA 2.5. Postdoctoral Researcher or Associate Researcher in Theoretical High Energy Physics at the University of Kansas, USA 2.6. Postdoctoral Researcher in mathematical physics at the University of Burgundy, France 2.7. Junior Professorship (W1) for Theoretical Astrophysics (Tenure track), Potsdam, Germany 2.8. Two Tenure Track Faculty Positions in Physics, Wake Forest University, USA 2.9. Postdoctoral researcher in gravitational physics at the University of Mississippi, USA 2.10. Postdoc opportunities in General Relativity, Dublin City University, Ireland 3. News 3.1. SageManifolds 1.3 is out 3.2. GRG Editor’s Choice: recent highlight articles 3.3. COST GWverse: Exchange of researchers working on gravitational-wave and black hole physics 3.4. Living Reviews in Relativity: New articles on "Computer algebra" and "Hamiltonian formalisms" ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. Testing Gravity 2019, Vancouver, Canada --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2018/08/07/testing-gravity-2019/ Starting: 2019-01-23 to 2019-01-26 Location: Vancouver, Canada Additional Information: https://www.sfu.ca/physics/cosmology/TestingGravity2019/ Contact: testing-gravity-2019[AT]sfu.ca The registration is currently open for the 3rd Testing Gravity conference at SFU Harbour Centre in Vancouver, January 23-26, 2019. Like the 2015 and the 2017 meetings, TG2019 will feature the latest updates from the gravitational wave detectors, laboratory tests, cosmological surveys and other experiments, as well as discussions of recent theoretical advances. Testing Gravity remains a topical theme because of the unexplained nature of Dark Matter and Dark Energy and the long-standing failure to reconcile gravity with quantum physics. The Testing Gravity conference series aims to provide theorists working on extensions of General Relativity with a realistic perspective on what aspects of their theories can be tested. On the other hand, the experimentalists and observers get a chance to learn about new ideas that their experiments can test. There will be a one-day “school” on Wednesday, January 23rd, featuring five review lectures covering the key topics of the conference. The main conference, January 24-26, will include invited and contributed talks, and a poster session. To register and for further information, including special accommodation rates, please visit the conference website. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. The New Era of Multi-Messenger Astrophysics, Groningen, The Netherlands --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=14368 Starting: 2019-03-25 to 2019-03-29 Location: Groningen, The Netherlands Additional Information: http://multi-messenger.asterics2020.eu/ Contact: locasterics[AT]astron.nl The ASTERICS collaboration is pleased to announce the symposium: "The New Era of Multi Messenger Astrophysics". We look forward to welcoming you to Groningen to discuss the recent developments in the fields of gravitational waves, astrophysical neutrinos, the highly energetic dynamic sky, and to explore new methods for multi-messenger science and the related research infrastructures. The past few years have been pivotal for multi-messenger astrophysics, with the first detection of gravitational waves from the merging of two neutron stars and the recent announcement of a high energy neutrino event detected by IceCube coincident in direction and time with a gamma-ray flare from a blazar detected by Fermi. Gravitational Wave and Neutrino sources and their electromagnetic counterparts, together with new developments in transient astronomy, are a vibrant field where the nature of many phenomena is still unknown or debated. Furthermore, the new generation of sensitive, wide-field instrumentation across the entire electromagnetic and astroparticle spectrum (SKA, CTA, KM3NeT, ELT, Athena) are set to radically change the way we perceive the Universe. In the next decade, space and ground-based detectors will jointly explore the Universe through all its messengers. Adequate e-infrastructures and algorithms will be needed to manage and analyse the data. The new era of multi-messenger astrophysics has dawned. The time is right to convene a meeting of international researchers to review recent scientific and technological progress and to continue planning the future of multi-messenger astrophysics. The conference will be held from 25 to 29 March 2019, hosted by the Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy (ASTRON) on behalf of the ASTERICS collaboration at Martini Plaza in Groningen, The Netherlands. ASTERICS is a Horizon 2020 funded project that collects knowledge and experiences from astronomy, astrophysics and particle physics and fosters synergies among existing research infrastructures and scientific communities, with the ambition of seeing them interoperate as an integrated, multi-wavelength and multi-messenger facility. Registration and abstract submissions are now open. General inquiries can be sent to locasterics[AT]astron.nl. Key themes are: * Electromagnetic transients in multi-messenger signals -- Explosive triggers -- Repeaters * Gravitational Wave Sources in multi-messenger signals -- Persistent sources -- NS mergers -- BH events * Sources of high-energy particles (neutrinos, CRs, VHE gamma-rays) -- Blazars and astrophysical neutrinos * Multi-messenger technology and interoperability -- Synoptic surveys and multi-messenger signals -- Interoperability of multi-messenger facilities -- Data access and Virtual Observatory * Alert mechanism systems and fast response of facilities -- Policies for multi-messenger astrophysics * The principles of Open Science Scientific Organising Committee (SOC): Gemma Anderson - Curtin University (Australia) Dipankar Bhattacharya - Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (India) Marica Branchesi - Gran Sasso Science Institute/INFN-LNGS (Italy) Eric Chassande-Mottin - CNRS (France) Alessandra Corsi - Texas Tech University (USA) Anna Franckowiak - Desy (Germany) Aart Heijboer - Nikhef (Netherlands) Mansi M. Kasliwal - California Institute of Technology (USA) Sera Markoff - University of Amsterdam (Netherlands) Tara Murphy - University of Sydney (Australia) Zsolt Paragi - Joint Institute for VLBI ERIC (Netherlands) Fabio Pasian - INAF (Italy) Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz University of California, Santa Cruz (USA) Patrick Woudt - University of Cape Town (South Africa) Feng Yuan - Shanghai Observatory (China) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Gravitational-Wave Astrophysics with Populations, Aspen, Colorado, USA --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=14393 Starting: 2019-02-09 to 2019-02-15 Location: Aspen, Colorado, USA Additional Information: https://sites.google.com/fullerton.edu/gwpop-aspen2019/ Contact: jread[AT]Fullerton.edu GWPop will explore new challenges in accommodating the (possible) oncoming deluge of transient detections, with implications across a diverse array of astrophysics including general relativity and fundamental physics, stellar populations and their history, cosmic nucleosynthesis, post-merger jets and kilonovae, and the neutron-star equation of state. Applications will open in mid-September 2018. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. PHAROS PhD training school on multi-messenger physics and astrophysics with compact binaries, Jena, Germany --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2018/08/28/pharos-phd-training-school-on... Starting: 2019-03-11 to 2019-03-15 Location: Jena, Germany Additional Information: https://indico.tpi.uni-jena.de/event/2/overview Contact: pharoschod2019[AT]uni-jena.de The first PHAROS COST action CA16214 [1] PhD training school on multi-messenger physics and astrophysics with compact binaries will be held in Jena (Germany) from Monday March 11 to Friday March 15 2019 [2]. The goal of the school is to contribute to the training of the next generation of scientists that will face the problem of interpreting multimessenger signals from compact binaries composed of neutron stars in the coming years. The school is aimed primarily at students and early career researchers and covers the following topics: * Observational aspects. - Current and future observatories, their operational mode, and the network organization. - Main observables and their connection to astrophysical phenomena and sources. - Relations between the sources and the emission mechanisms in the different bands and channels (gravitational, electromagnetic and neutrinos). - Observational constraints on neutron star and merger remnant properties, and on the dense matter equation of state. * Theoretical modeling. - Formation channels of compact binaries; masses distributions and rates. - Coalescence dynamics and gravitational signals from general and numerical relativity. - High-energy astrophysical phenomena; short gamma-ray burst and kilonova modeling and their connection to the strong-field dynamics. - Role of nuclear and weak interactions in the merger dynamics and remnant; status and challenges of physical input models for theory and simulations. * Data analysis. - Bayesian methods and standard tools employed by different communities. - Shared frameworks for multi-messenger data analysis: status and perspectives. - Data reduction and observational inputs. - Input from theoretical modeling: models requirements and interpretation challenges. Lecturers * ARCONES Almudena (Darmstadt U/GSI) * FORTIN Morgan (CAMK) * HINDERER Tanja (Radboud U) * MAPELLI Michela (Padova U) * MESSENGER Chris* (Glasgow) * OHME Frank (AEI Hannover) * PEREGO Albino (INFN) * SHIBATA Masaru (AEI/Kyoto) *TANVIR Nial (University of Leicester) There is no registration fee, but online registration before January 10, 2019 is required. Due to space limitations, attendance at the school is limited to approximately 100 people. Partial support for local housing and travel is available upon request. Participants desiring support should apply filling the online registration form [2]. Scientific Organizing Commitee * ANDERSSON Nils (Southampton U) * BERNUZZI Sebastiano (Jena U) * BRUEGMANN Bernd (Jena U) * HANNAM Mark (Cardiff U) * HASKELL Brynmor (CAMK) * MEINEL Reinhard (Jena U) * NISSANKE Samaya (UvA) * OERTEL Micaela (Meudon) * ROWLINSON Antonia (UvA) * REA Nanda (CSIC) * TOLOS Laura (Frankfurth Goethe U) [1] http://www.pharos.ice.csic.es/ [2] https://indico.tpi.uni-jena.de/event/2/overview +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. W1 (Tenure-Track) Faculty Position in Theoretical Gravitational-Wave Physics, Frankfurt, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2018/08/02/w1-tenure-track-faculty-posit... Deadline: 2018-09-15 Location: Frankfurt, Germany Additional Information: http://www.uni-frankfurt.de/73365231/721327_ENGL.pdf? Contact: rezzolla[AT]itp.uni-frankfurt.de he Institute for Theoretical Physics (ITP) at the Goethe University Frankfurt am Main invites applications for a Junior-Professor Faculty Position (W1) in Theoretical Gravitational-Wave Physics to be filled at the earliest possible date. The position is funded in the context of the DFG-funded CRC-TR 211 "Strong-interaction matter under extreme conditions" (https://th.physik.uni-frankfurt.de/~strongmatter). We are looking for an early-career researcher with an outstanding research record in the field of gravitational-wave physics and its connections to neutron stars and nuclear physics. Participation in current and future collaborative-research initiatives of the Department of Physics, as well as interdisciplinary cooperation within the Faculties of Science is expected. The ideal candidate has a PhD in Theoretical Physics and will be able to teach Theoretical Physics at all levels, including advanced courses in Theoretical Astrophysics and Gravitational Physics. The position is for 6 years, with an evaluation after the first three years, but tenure and promotion to W2 or W3 level is possible after successful evaluation. Details on the procedure to follow for the application are linked from the webpage of the ITP: http://www.goethe-university-frankfurt.de/66533451/ITP? The deadline for applications is set to 15.09.18 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoctoral position in gravitational physics, Lisbon, Portugal ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2018/08/06/postdoctoral-position-in-grav... Deadline: 2018-09-15 Location: Lisbon, Portugal. Additional Information: https://centra.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/network/grit/ Contact: andrea.nerozzi[AT]ist.utl.pt The Gravity Group at Tecnico (GRIT), part of the Center for Astrophysics and Gravitation in Tecnico, Lisbon, invites applications for a postdoctoral position in Gravitational Physics, with focus on mathematical approaches to Einstein’s equations and applications to numerical relativity. Besides his/her research activities, the applicant is expected to contribute to an ongoing research effort aimed at using tetrad formulations of general relativity for numerical simulations. The appointment is for two years, with possible renewal for a third year. More details on the group can be found at https://centra.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/network/grit/ A tentative date for the appointment is Nov 1 2018 (with possible variations to be agreed upon with the successful applicant). All candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Physics. The GRIT group is the largest group in the country working on gravitational physics, and has strong connections with the gravity groups in Cambridge, Mississippi, Osaka, Paris, Rome, and Perimeter Institute. Applicants should send a 2-page curriculum vitae, a list of publications and a statement of research interests. No letters of recommendation are necessary at this stage. Applications should be received by September 15th, 2018. Incomplete applications shall not be considered. Screening of applicants will begin on September 15th, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled. For more information and for submission of applications please contact Andrea Nerozzi (andrea.nerozzi[AT]ist.utl.pt). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Postdoctoral Positions in Department of Physics, IIT Bombay, India ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2018/08/07/postdoctoral-positions-in-dep... Deadline: 2018-08-31 Location: Mumbai, India Additional Information: https://www.ircc.iitb.ac.in/IRCC-Webpage/rnd/RecruitmentGenerateCircular.jsp... Contact: shanki[AT]phy.iitb.ac.in Department of Physics, IIT Bombay, intends to appoint two postdoctoral positions in areas of Early Universe Cosmology and particle physics model building. The positions are funded by an ISRO-RESPOND PROGRAMME grant on Magnetogenesis. The researchers are expected to have experience with inflation, particle physics model building, and astroparticle physics. A Ph.D. degree and relevant research experience are required for these posts. Candidates awarded Ph.D. recently, or research scholars who have submitted their thesis and waiting for the examination are strongly encouraged to apply. Tenure: 1 year extendable for one more year Fellowship: Rs. 50000-70000/- +Rs.6000/- Out of Campus Allowance Deadline: 31 August 2018 Informal inquiries can be made to S. Shankaranarayanan (shanki[AT]phy.iitb.ac.in) and Urjit Yajnik (yajnik[AT]phy.iitb.ac.in). Interested candidates, please apply through the application portal https://www.ircc.iitb.ac.in/IRCC-Webpage/rnd/RecruitmentGenerateCircular.jsp... Also, send CV (with the date), research statement and have at least two letters of reference sent by email to shanki[AT]phy.iitb.ac.in and yajnik[AT]phy.iitb.ac.in with the subject "Application for Post-doctoral Positions - Candidate name." +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Department Head, School of Mathematical Science, RIT, NY, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=14342 Deadline: 2018-11-01 Location: Rochester, NY, USA Additional Information: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/Home/Home?partnerid=25483&siteid=5291#jobDetails=1467480_5291 Contact: nathan.cahill[AT]rit.edu The Rochester Institute of Technology seeks a visionary and dynamic leader to serve as the Head of the School of Mathematical Sciences (SMS), an academic unit dedicated to advancing the frontiers of mathematical sciences. As the chief academic, fiscal, and administrative officer of the School, the Head provides leadership, advocacy, oversight, and management. The Head is responsible for overseeing the academic, student, faculty, and staff affairs and for leading the research and operational activities of the School. The daily operation of the School emphasizes an open and inclusive management style that inspires and supports the faculty, staff, and students in their individual and collaborative efforts. Responsibilities include: . Overseeing and continually improving the SMS undergraduate and graduate programs and the general education curriculum . Promoting research and encouraging discovery, entrepreneurship, and experiential learning opportunities for faculty, staff, and students . Fostering SMS participation in interdisciplinary projects and programs . Recruiting and retaining top-tier faculty . Developing, supporting, and advocating for faculty and staff at all levels . Facilitating the completion of drafting and implemention of a five-year SMS strategic plan . Cultivating existing and prospective donors and research partners . Managing the SMS financial resources SMS Head appointments are three-year renewable terms. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Postdoctoral Researcher or Associate Researcher in Theoretical High Energy Physics at the University of Kansas, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=14344 Deadline: 2018-08-29 Location: Lawrence, KS, USA Additional Information: https://employment.ku.edu/staff/12569BR Contact: ian.lewis[AT]ku.edu The High Energy Theory Group at the University of Kansas invites applications for a position at the postdoctoral/ associate researcher level beginning on or before January 1, 2019. The group works on physics of the Standard Model and beyond, including QCD, collider physics, dark matter physics, neutrino physics, ultra-high energy cosmic rays, model-building, and astroparticle-cosmology. Preferred qualifications include experience in particle phenomenology with expertise in collider and/or dark matter physics. Exceptional applicants from other areas will be given careful consideration. The initial appointment will be until August 31, 2020, but is renewable up to one additional year contingent on performance and funding. Required qualifications for the postdoctoral researcher position include a Ph.D. in physics or related field by date of appointment and potential for and/or evidence of scientific productivity. Required qualifications for the associate researcher position include a Ph.D. in physics or related field by date of appointment, three or more years of relevant experience working in a research setting at the post-doctoral level. For a complete announcement and to apply online, go to https://employment.ku.edu/staff/12569BR . Applicants should submit a cover letter with the names and contact information of three references, their CV, publication list, and a statement of research interests. In addition, three reference letters should be sent by email to theorypostdoc[AT]ku.edu or mailed to Department of Physics & Astronomy, 1251 Wescoe Hall Drive, Room 1082, Malott Hall, Lawrence, KS 66045 USA. Applications deadline will be August 29, 2018. Inquiries can be made by email to ian.lewis[AT]ku.edu 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: Executive Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity & Access, IOA[AT]ku.edu, 1246 West Campus Road, Room 153A, 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) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Postdoctoral Researcher in mathematical physics at the University of Burgundy, France ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2018/08/10/postdoctoral-researcher-in-ma... Deadline: 2018-08-28 Location: Dijon, France Additional Information: http://math.u-bourgogne.fr Contact: Guido.Carlet[AT]u-bourgogne.fr Applications are invited for a post-doctoral researcher position in mathematical physics with the University of Burgundy beginning as early as September 1, 2018 or until the position is filled. This position will be at the Institute of Mathematics in Dijon. Post-doctoral researcher candidates are required to have a Ph.D. by date of appointment and research experience in mathematical physics. For more information contact Prof. G. Carlet (Guido.Carlet[AT]u-bourgogne.fr). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. Junior Professorship (W1) for Theoretical Astrophysics (Tenure track), Potsdam, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2018/08/24/junior-professorship-w1-for-t... Deadline: 2018-08-31 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://www.uni-potsdam.de/fileadmin01/projects/verwaltung/docs/Dezernat3/Au... Contact: sekretariat-vpl[AT]uni-potsdam.de The University is seeking a young researcher who already has a strong research record in theoretical astrophysics that supplements and/or complements current astrophysical research at the department. The department’s main research topics include the interstellar and intergalactic medium, stellar astrophysics, theoretical and observational astroparticle physics, planetology, and others. The department is closely connected with other local research institutes such as the Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam (AIP), Deutsches Elektronen Synchroton (DESY), Zeuthen, and the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (AEI). In the context of this professorship, the department is particularly interested in strengthening its cooperation with the AEI, for which (among others) the topics of gravitational wave astronomy, compact objects, supernovas and cosmology are particularly suited. Applicants should have demonstrated early excellence in research, proven by a compelling publication record. Ideally, they already should have been successful in the acquisition of third-party funding. The position involves teaching duties as part of the bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in Physics and Astrophysics (in German and English). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Two Tenure Track Faculty Positions in Physics, Wake Forest University, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2018/08/24/two-tenure-track-faculty-posi... Deadline: 2018-10-15 Location: Winston-Salem, U.S.A. Additional Information: https://wfu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Faculty_Career_Website_live/job/Wins... Contact: anderson[AT]wfu.edu The Department of Physics at Wake Forest University is seeking applications for two tenure-track positions to begin July 2019. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Physics or a related area and are expected to have a strong commitment to both teaching and research. The Department is searching for candidates whose research is in the area of Condensed Matter Physics (particularly in materials-focused experimental or theoretical/computational research), Biophysics (including all areas of experimental or theoretical/computational biophysics but particularly in biomaterials, disease-focused biophysics, bio-electronics, or applications involving machine learning), or observational Astrophysics (particularly with a focus on either LIGO/LISA/Multi-messenger or exoplanets). Candidates with research interests complementary to those of current Wake Forest Physics faculty are especially encouraged to apply. We expect to fill these positions at the Assistant Professor level, but exceptional candidates may be considered at other ranks. The successful candidates will teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels and establish a vigorous, externally supported research program. Founded in 1834, the University is ranked among the top 30 national universities. The Physics Department is a Ph.D.-granting department whose mission is to perform internationally recognized research and to excel in undergraduate and graduate education. Opportunities for multi-disciplinary collaborations exist with several centers: the Translational Science Center, the Center for Functional Materials, the Center for Nanotechnology and Molecular Materials, and the Center for Energy, Environment and Sustainability. Opportunities are also available through the newly established Wake Forest Innovation Quarter in downtown Winston-Salem, one of the fastest-growing urban technology innovation districts in the United States. Also, many collaborations exist among our faculty and faculty at the Medical School (WFU Health Sciences). The application package should include a letter of application with the names and contact information of at least three references, curriculum vitae, a statement of research plans (maximum of 5 pages), and a statement of teaching philosophy (maximum of 3 pages). Please see the external link for information on submitting an application. Review of applications will begin on October 15th and continue until the position is filled. Wake Forest University welcomes and encourages diversity and inclusivity, and seeks applicants with demonstrated success in working with diverse populations. Wake Forest University is an AA/EO employer and values an inclusive and diverse learning community and campus climate. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Postdoctoral researcher in gravitational physics at the University of Mississippi, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=14388 Deadline: 2018-11-01 Location: Oxford, MS, USA Additional Information: https://relativity.phy.olemiss.edu/GR/?x=entry:entry180827-143241 Contact: lcstein[AT]olemiss.edu The gravity group at the University of Mississippi invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in gravitational physics / astrophysics, with emphasis on: strong-field gravity, compact objects, gravitational waves, testing general relativity, numerical relativity, gravitational-wave data analysis, and related topics. A PhD in physics/mathematics/astronomy is required by the time of the initial appointment. Candidates should have expertise in analytical relativity and/or numerical computing, ideally both. The position is for two years, with potential for renewal for a third year contingent on performance and funding. The successful applicant will develop and advance their own independent research program, collaborate with UM gravity group faculty (Luca Bombelli, Marco Cavaglia, and Leo Stein) on their research, and help to train UM students. The nominal starting date for the position is Aug. 19, 2019; earlier start dates may be considered. Applicants should submit an application by sending an email to grpostdoc[AT]phy.olemiss.edu, including: a complete CV in PDF format (including publication list); a research proposal which covers research interests and experience; and contact information for three professional references who may provide letters. Letters are not requested at this time; these will be solicited later. Use the email subject "Gravity postdoc". Review of applications will begin Nov. 1, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled. Please direct questions about the position to Leo Stein. The University of Mississippi is an EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/504/ADA/ADEA employer. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. Postdoc opportunities in General Relativity, Dublin City University, Ireland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=14404 Deadline: 2018-09-30 Location: Dublin, Ireland Additional Information: http://research.ie/funding/goipd/?f=postdoctoral Contact: brien.nolan[AT]dcu.ie The Irish Research Council Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme is a competitive scheme funding 2-year research fellowships across all disciplines. The Relativity Group in Dublin City University (Abraham Harte, Brien Nolan, Ko Sanders and Peter Taylor) invites expressions of interest from potential applicants working in classical General Relativity (self-force/problem of motion, mathematical relativity, wave propagation in curved spacetimes, exact solutions) or in Quantum Field Theory in Curved Spacetime (renormalisation, quantum aspects of black hole physics, algebraic QFT, mathematical aspects of QFT). The deadline for full applications to the IRC will fall at or around the end of November (date TBC). To allow time for the collaborative preparation of a competitive application, those interested in the scheme should contact one of those named below by Sunday 30th September 2018, including a short cv and a brief statement of research interests. Terms and conditions for the 2019 scheme have not been published yet, but will be similar to those of the 2018 scheme which are available by following the link under 'More Info' above. (Note in particular that prospective applicants who have not completed their PhD viva by 31st March 2019 (date TBC) are not eligible for the scheme.) Abraham Harte (abraham.harte[AT]dcu.ie) Brien Nolan (brien.nolan[AT]dcu.ie) Ko Sanders (jacobus.sanders[AT]dcu.ie) Peter Taylor (peter.taylor[AT]dcu.ie) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. SageManifolds 1.3 is out ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2018/08/14/sagemanifolds-1-3-is-out/ Additional Information: https://sagemanifolds.obspm.fr SageMath 8.3 has just been released and is shipped with version 1.3 of SageManifolds code. SageMath is a Python-based free computer algebra system, with some differential geometry and tensor calculus capabilities implemented via the SageManifolds project (https://sagemanifolds.obspm.fr/). See https://sagemanifolds.obspm.fr/examples.html for examples of use, in particular in the context of general relativity. The new features with respect to version 1.2 of SageManifolds are: - submanifolds and their geometry (induced metric, extrinsic curvature, etc.) - Euclidean spaces as Riemannian manifolds diffeomorphic to R^n and equipped with a flat metric, with predefined coordinate charts (Cartesian, spherical, cylindrical); this allows for elementary vector calculus in standard curvilinear coordinates, see https://sagemanifolds.obspm.fr/vector_calculus.html - tensor fields along a submanifold See https://sagemanifolds.obspm.fr/changelog.html for details and examples. It suffices to upgrade to SageMath 8.3 to benefit from these features. Binaries for Linux, MacOS X and Windows are available at http://www.sagemath.org/download.html. Another option is to run SageMath 8.3 remotely, by creating a free account in CoCalc (https://cocalc.com/): open a Jupyter notebook and select “SageMath 8.3” in the menu Kernel -> Change kernel. Eric Gourgoulhon, on behalf of SageManifolds team (https://sagemanifolds.obspm.fr/authors.html) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. GRG Editor’s Choice: recent highlight articles ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2018/08/24/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 deserve special attention: Jolin, Shan W. & Rosquist, Kjell "Analytic analysis of irregular discrete universes" https://doi.org/10.1007/s10714-018-2436-7 Newman, Ezra T. "Classical mechanics via general relativity and Maxwell's theory: a bit of magic" https://doi.org/10.1007/s10714-018-2424-y Please, browse all Editor’s Choice articles at: https://www.springer.com/gp/livingreviews/relativity/grg-editors-choice Frank Schulz Publishing Editor GRG ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. COST GWverse: Exchange of researchers working on gravitational-wave and black hole physics ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=14397 Additional Information: https://gwverse.tecnico.ulisboa.pt In the context of the European COST Action CA16104 on Gravitational waves, black holes and fundamental physics (GWverse), grants for short term scientific missions (STSMs) are available. We are inviting you to submit proposals for STMSs starting after Nov 1, 2018 and ending before April 30, 2019 (applications outside this timeframe will be discarded). This call starts on Sep 1 and closes Oct 15, 2018. All proposals will be reviewed and the results will be announced by Nov 1, 2018. The selection committee will take into account the geographical distribution of host and home institution, matching of funds by the host, the scientific proposal and the experience of the applicant (preference is given to Early Career Investigators). Successful applicants will be expected to join as members of one (or more) of the Action's Working Groups. STSM recipients should acknowledge the COST Action in any publication or talks, through the use of the COST logo and the statement "The authors would like to acknowledge networking support by the COST Action GWverse CA16104”. STSMs are a great opportunity for all scientists within the COST Action to exchange visits, nurture collaborations, or develop new ones. Further details are available at the GWverse webpage: https://gwverse.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/stsms/ If you have any question, please contact the STSM Coordinator Andreja Gomboc: andreja.gomboc[at]ung.si ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. Living Reviews in Relativity: New articles on "Computer algebra" and "Hamiltonian formalisms" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2018/08/31/living-reviews-in-relativity-... Additional Information: https://www.springer.com/gp/livingreviews/relativity The open-access journal Living Reviews in Relativity has published two new review articles in August 2018: MacCallum, M.A.H., "Computer algebra in gravity research", Living Rev Relativ (2018) 21: 6. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41114-018-0015-6 Schaefer, G. and Jaranowski, P., "Hamiltonian formulation of general relativity and post-Newtonian dynamics of compact binaries", Living Rev Relativ (2018) 21: 7. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41114-018-0016-5 Please, visit frequently our relativity channel (https://www.springer.com/gp/livingreviews/relativity) at http://livingreviews.org for other news. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++