################################################################# Table of Contents ################################################################# 1. Conferences 1.1 Workshop on Numerical and Mathematical Relativity (2nd circ.) 1.2 Conference on Computational Physics (CCP2012), final announcement 1.3 STARS2013-SMFNS2013, Havana and Varadero, Cuba 1.4 26th Texas Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics (2nd circ.) 1.5 ESLAB 2013: The Universe as seen by Planck, Noordwijk, The Netherlands 2. Jobs 2.1 Two postdoc positions in quantum gravity at CPT, Marseille, France 2.2 Postdoctoral Research Associate in Numerical Relativity or Computational Astrophysics at UIUC 2.3 Postdoctoral position in general relativity, high energy physics and black hole physics at CENTRA, Lisbon 2.4 Research Associate in Numerical Relativity at CENTRA, Lisbon 2.5 Research Associate position in Numerical Relativity 2.6 Lecturer/Senior Lecturer position at Portsmouth, UK 2.7 Postdoctoral position in gravitational wave physics at the ICTP South American Institute for Fundamental Research 2.8 Instructor/Lecturer in Astronomy at the University of Mississippi-Oxford 2.9 Research Associate in Numerical Relativity at Cornell University 2.10 Postdoc and Advanced-Postdoc positions in Gravity at SISSA, Italy 3. News 3.1 New CQG focus issue: Applications of holography to condensed matter physics 3.2 Minkowski Institute Press and Minkowski's papers on relativity 3.3 Living Reviews in Relativity: "Continuum and Discrete Initial-Boundary-Value Problems and Einstein's Field Equations" 3.4 New CQG focus issue: Tests of the weak equivalence principle 3.5 Presentations and Pictures of the Chalonge 16th Paris Cosmology Colloquium 2012 ================================================================= 1. Conferences ================================================================= 1.1 Workshop on Numerical and Mathematical Relativity (2nd circ.) ----------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/08/31/workshop-on-numerical-and-mathematic... Starting Thu, Oct 11, 2012 to Sat, Oct 13, 2012 Location: Oppurg, Germany Additional Information: http://wwwsfb.tpi.uni-jena.de/Events/NRMR12/index.shtml The aim of the workshop is to give numerical relativists the opportunity to learn about topics in mathematical relativity beyond the level that they would typically be discussed by the numerical relativity community, and to inform the mathematical community about the current state of the art in numerical simulations. To this end talks will be presented over the following topics: 1.) Global results for numerical relativists. 2.) Formulations of general relativity. 3.) Boundary conditions and well-posedness of the initial boundary value problem. 4.) Accurate and stable discretizations of spacetime. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2 Conference on Computational Physics (CCP2012), final announcement --------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/08/29/conference-on-computational-physics-... Starting Sun, Oct 14, 2012 to Thu, Oct 18, 2012 Location: Kobe, Japan Additional Information: http://www.ile.osaka-u.ac.jp/CCP2012/index.html The invited program is available at http://www.ile.osaka-u.ac.jp/CCP2012/scientific-program.html Deadline for registration: September 10, 2012. Registration fee: 35000 yen (5000 yen for students) Deadline for submission of the manuscript for the proceedings: November 19, 2012 Website: http://www.ile.osaka-u.ac.jp/CCP2012/index.html Further information Venue: Nichii Gakkan Conference Center, Kobe, Japan http://www.ile.osaka-u.ac.jp/CCP2012/access.html Main purpose: This 24th edition of the CCP tries for the first time to put together in the same conference researchers interested in various fields of computational science, with focus on pure and applied Physics, but also on Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Climate, Weather, and Earth Science and so on. While single-field specialized international conferences abound, CCP2012 aims at stimulating interdisciplinary collaboration on frontier computational science (Physics etc.). Furthermore, it is the first time that the CCP is organized in Japan and this is done on the occasion of the opening of the K-computer (presently ranked first of the TOP500) for shared use (September 2012). Distinctive features: 1) Broad range of topics 2) 11 plenary talks with comprehensive reviews of different subjects 3) Half of the parallel session organized on the basis of numerical methods and the other half about special topics deemed of particular importance 4) The sessions based on numerical methods are meant to be meeting points of numerical specialists coming from different research fields, with the goal of expanding one’s horizons and to start new interactions 5) The above is thought to be especially useful for students 6) Speakers are invited to present: i) a comprehensive overview of the past, present, and future of their research field, ii) the reasons why the selected numerical methods are useful or necessary for their computation, iii) the tricks of the trade (the best strategies to obtain numerical solutions in the specific research), and iv) future prospects. The CCP2012 is organized by: IUPAP Osaka University Kyoto University Kobe University University of Hyogo The Japan Physical Society (JPS) The Japan Society of Applied Physics (JSAP) The conference is also endorsed by: The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science & Technology in Japan (MEXT) The Advanced Institute for Computational Science (AICS) Association of Asia-Pacific Physical Societies (AAPPS) European Physical Society (EPS) American Physical Society (APS) The Asahi Shimbun (The Newspaper Co LTD) The Kobe Shimbun (The Newspaper Co LTD) The conference is supported by: The Institute of Laser Engineering (ILE), Osaka University The Research Center for Nuclear Physics (RCNP), Osaka University The Earth Simulator Center (JAMSTEC) Chinese Physical Society (CSP) Further information and requests: Prof. Hideaki Takabe (Osaka University), tel. (+81) 06-6879-8731　fax (+81) 06-6879-8719 email: ccp2012[AT]ile.osaka-u.ac.jp URL: http://www.ile.osaka-u.ac.jp/CCP2012/ CCP2012 Poster: http://www.ile.osaka-u.ac.jp/CCP2012/CCP2012poster.pdf +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3 STARS2013-SMFNS2013, Havana and Varadero, Cuba -------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/08/18/stars2013-smfns2013-havana-and-varad... Starting Sat, May 04, 2013 to Fri, May 10, 2013 Location: Havana-Varadero, Cuba Additional Information: http://indico.cern.ch/event/stars2013 STARS2013 - Second Caribbean Symposium on Cosmology, Gravitation, Nuclear and Astroparticle Physics, 4 - 6 May 2013, Havana, Cuba SMFNS2013 - Third International Symposium on Strong Electromagnetic Fields and Neutron Stars, 7 - 10 May 2013, Varadero, Cuba FIRST CIRCULAR. Havana, 16 August 2012 Dear Colleague, The Second Caribbean Symposium on Cosmology, Gravitation, Nuclear and Astroparticle Physics (STARS2013) will be held from the 4th to the 6th of May 2013, in Havana, Cuba, followed by the Third International Symposium on Strong Electromagnetic Fields and Neutron Stars (SMFNS2013), to take place from the 7th to the 10th of May 2013 in Varadero, Cuba. The events are the second and third in a series of meetings gathering scientists working on astroparticle physics, cosmology, gravitation, nuclear physics, and related fields. As in previous years, the meeting sessions will consist of invited and contributed talks and will cover recent developments in the following topics: STARS2013 - new phenomena and new states of matter in the Universe, general relativity, gravitation, cosmology, heavy ion collisions and the formation of the plasma of quarks and gluons, white dwarfs, neutron stars and pulsars, black holes, gamma-ray emission in the Universe, high energy cosmic rays, gravitational waves, dark energy and dark matter, strange matter and strange stars, antimatter in the Universe, and topics related to these; SMFNS2013 - strong magnetic fields in the Universe, strong magnetic fields in compact stars and in galaxies, ultra-strong magnetic fields in neutron star mergers, quark stars and magnetars, strong magnetic fields and the cosmic microwave background, and topics related to these. Please notice that registration is required for all participants. The registration fees, to be charged as a single fee for both events, are 300 Euros for payments until 31 December 2012 and 330 Euros after 31 December 2012. The conference fees will cover lunches and coffee breaks during the meeting sessions. The payment of fees will additionally entitle each participant to receive the books of abstracts and other promotional materials. Local transportation (airport/hotel/airport and Havana/Varadero/Havana) is also included. We are currently making arrangements with international scientific publishers for the publication of the proceedings. More information will be announced in the second circular and posted in the website of the events http://indico.cern.ch/event/stars2013. Researchers that need an invitation letter for the participation in the events are kindly asked to require it when filling the registration form. In view of our limited financial resources, we strongly recommend that participants request financial support from their research institutions or any other agency for promotion of research. We cordially invite you to attend and contribute to the meetings. If you have any further question, please do not hesitate to contact us via the official e-mail 2013stars[AT]gmail.com. Best regards, Ricardo Gonzalez Felipe and Aurora Perez Martinez On behalf of the STARS2013/SMFNS2013 Organizing Committee +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4 26th Texas Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics (2nd circ.) ----------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/08/17/26th-texas-symposium-on-relativistic... Starting Sat, Dec 15, 2012 to Thu, Dec 20, 2012 Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil Additional Information: http://www.das.inpe.br/texas2012sp The 26th Texas Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics (TEXAS 2012) will be held in Sao Paulo City, Brazil, from December 15-20, 2012. The registration and submission of abstracts for TEXAS 2012 is now open and can be done at http://www.das.inpe.br/texas2012sp. The student registration fee is R$ 500 (~ USD 250); the early, till October 12th, regular registration fee is R$ 900 (~ USD 450); after October 12th the regular registration fee will be R$ 1,100 (~ USD 550). Accommodations: The conference will be held at the Bourbon Convention Ibirapuera. Take advantage of the special rates available to the conference attendees (http://www.das.inpe.br/texas2012sp/accommodation.php). There are also special prices for other hotels, and we are negotiating additional options, in particular the more economical ones. Tours: there is a travel agency in charge of the city tour (http://www.das.inpe.br/texas2012sp/attractions.php). Visa: Have a look at http://www.das.inpe.br/texas2012sp/deadlines_and_fees.php for important information. In the case of any problem regarding this or other issues. Do not hesitate to get in touch with the LOC (texas2012sp[AT]gmail.com). We look forward to seeing you in Sao Paulo City (also known as Sampa). LOC +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5 ESLAB 2013: The Universe as seen by Planck, Noordwijk, The Netherlands -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/08/09/eslab-2013-the-universe-as-seen-by-p... Starting Tue, Apr 02, 2013 to Fri, Apr 05, 2013 Location: Noordwijk, The Netherlands Additional Information: http://congrexprojects.com/13a11 An international conference dedicated to an in-depth look at the initial scientific results from the Planck mission. The objective of the conference is to present and discuss the initial science results from Planck, ESA's mission to map the anisotropies of the Cosmic Microwave Background. It is the first scientific forum where these results will be addressed, following Planck’s first major release of data products and scientific papers in early 2013. It will cover both cosmology (based on analysis of the Cosmic Microwave Background) and astrophysics (based on analysis of foreground emission sources). ================================================================= 2. Jobs ================================================================= 2.1 Two postdoc positions in quantum gravity at CPT, Marseille, France ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/08/28/two-postdoc-positions-in-quantum-gra... Institution: Marseille, France Deadline: Tue, Nov 20, 2012 Additional Information: http://www.cpt.univ-mrs.fr/~quantumgravity/ The quantum gravity group in Marseille opens two postdoctoral positions in quantum gravity, and calls for applications. We expect to fill one position soon, possibly this year, and the second in the fall 2013. Each position is for two years. No decision will be taken before September 20th for this year opening, and before November 20th for the fall 2013 opening. Applications after these deadlines will continue to be considered, until both positions are filled. The candidate is expected to have a solid interest and possibly a good competence in the research topics developed by the Marseille quantum gravity group, and to be willing to participate in the scientific activity of the group and collaborate with its members. She is also expected to assume some minor responsibility in scientific organization and possibly in graduate students supervision. Please send applications and support letters to the address: applications.qg.cpt[AT]gmail.com indicating the name of the candidate in the subject line. For question, please write to rovelli[AT]cpt.univ-mrs.fr. Please specify the date at which the candidate could start working in Marseille. A good application will include a concise summary of previous scientific work emphasizing its interesting results, and a statement or research interests. One or two reference letters from senior scientists can be mailed to the same address. The group supports affirmative action. Carlo Rovelli Simone Speziale Alejandro Perez Thomas Krajewski +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2 Postdoctoral Research Associate in Numerical Relativity or Computational Astrophysics at UIUC ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/08/27/postdoctoral-research-associate-in-n... Institution: Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA Deadline: Thu, Nov 01, 2012 Additional Information: https://my.physics.illinois.edu/join/ Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research associate position in the Illinois Relativity Group. The candidate should have research experience in numerical relativity, computational hydrodynamics or computational MHD. A background in general relativity and relativistic astrophysics would be desirable. Applicants should go online at https://my.physics.illinois.edu/join/ to submit their application, which must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications, brief description of research interests, and the names, mailing and email addresses of three references. Please contact Sue Berndt at sberndt[AT]illinois.edu if you have any questions. Applications should be posted by NOV 1, 2012 for full consideration. The starting date of the position is AUGUST 16, 2013, but earlier dates are possible. The Illinois Relativity Group is developing the tools of numerical relativity, computational hydrodynamics and computational MHD to tackle diverse problems in general relativity and astrophysics. Recent topics include the inspiral and coalescence of binary compact objects (binary black holes, binary neutron stars, binary black hole-neutron stars and binary white dwarf-neutron stars); the generation of gravitational waves; magnetorotational stellar collapse; gas accretion onto black holes and binary black holes; and the formation and cosmological growth of supermassive black holes in the early universe. Some of our work is geared to identifying astrophysically plausible, strong-field sources of gravitational waves and calculating gravitational waveforms for detection by laser interferometers, such as LIGO/VIRGO and eLISA/NGO. For these sources we are also exploring correlations between gravitational wave and electromagnetic signals, including optical, UV and X-ray emission and gamma-ray bursts, for possible simultaneous detections. The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3 Postdoctoral position in general relativity, high energy physics and black hole physics at CENTRA, Lisbon ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/08/20/postdoctoral-position-in-general-rel... Institution: Lisbon, Portugal Deadline: Sat, Dec 01, 2012 The Centro Multidisciplinar de Astrofísica (CENTRA) invites applications for two postdoctoral positions in the area of General Relativity, High Energy physics and black hole physics, including Numerical Relativity. The appointment is for two years, subject to funding renewal and satisfactory performance. A tentative date for the appointment is 1st June 2013 (with possible variations to be agreed upon with the successful applicant). All candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Physics. The Centro Multidisciplinar de Astrofísica (CENTRA) is a research centre which is part of the Physics Department of the Instituto Superior Técnico in Lisbon, a leading research Institution in Portugal. More information on the Center can be found at http://centra.ist.utl.pt/ The gravity group is currently focusing on phenomenology of black hole physics and high energy physics, and is composed of faculty Vitor Cardoso, José Lemos and several Postdoctoral Fellows, including three Marie Curie Fellows. More details can be found at http://blackholes.ist.utl.pt/ The group has strong ties to teams in Aveiro, Barcelona, Cambridge (DAMTP), Olemiss, Pará and Rome (``La Sapienza'') The applicant is expected to contribute to the efforts of the group and to the training of students. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a statement of research interests and three letters of recommendation to the following e-mail address: jobs_gravity[AT]ist.utl.pt Please use the subject "GR/HEP physics". Applications should be received by Nov 30, 2012. Incomplete applications shall not be considered. Screening of applicants will begin on Dec 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. For more information please contact Vitor Cardoso (vitor.cardoso[AT]ist.utl.pt). These positions are supported by the European Research Council and by the FCT. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4 Research Associate in Numerical Relativity at CENTRA, Lisbon ---------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/08/20/research-associate-in-numerical-rela... Institution: Lisbon, Portugal Deadline: Sat, Dec 01, 2012 The Centro Multidisciplinar de Astrofísica (CENTRA) invites applications for two postdoctoral positions in the area of General Relativity, High Energy physics and black hole physics, including Numerical Relativity. The appointment is for two years, subject to funding renewal and satisfactory performance. Funds for one additional (third) year are possible. A tentative date for the appointment is 1st June 2013 (with possible variations to be agreed upon with the successful applicant). All candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Physics. The Centro Multidisciplinar de Astrofísica (CENTRA) is a research centre which is part of the Physics Department of the Instituto Superior Técnico in Lisbon, a leading research Institution in Portugal. More information on the Center can be found at http://centra.ist.utl.pt/ The gravity group is currently focusing on phenomenology of black hole physics and high energy physics, and is composed of faculty Vitor Cardoso, José Lemos and several Postdoctoral Fellows, including three Marie Curie Fellows. More details can be found at http://blackholes.ist.utl.pt/ The group is extremely young and active and has strong ties to teams in Aveiro, Rome (``La Sapienza''), Cambridge (DAMTP), Olemiss and Pará. The applicant is expected to contribute to the efforts of the group and to the training of students. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a statement of research interests and three letters of recommendation to the following e-mail address: jobs_gravity[AT]ist.utl.pt Please use the subject "Research Fellow". Applications should be received by Nov 30, 2012. Incomplete applications shall not be considered. Screening of applicants will begin on Dec 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. For more information please contact Vitor Cardoso (vitor.cardoso[AT]ist.utl.pt). This position is supported by the European Research Council and by the FCT. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5 Research Associate position in Numerical Relativity ------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/08/20/research-associate-position-in-numer... CENTRO MULTIDISCIPLINAR DE ASTROFISICA (CENTRA) The Centro Multidisciplinar de Astrofísica (CENTRA) invites applications for two postdoctoral positions in the area of General Relativity, High Energy physics and black hole physics, including Numerical Relativity. The appointment is for two years, subject to funding renewal and satisfactory performance. Funds for one additional (third) year are possible. A tentative date for the appointment is 1st June 2013 (with possible variations to be agreed upon with the successful applicant). All candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Physics. The Centro Multidisciplinar de Astrofísica (CENTRA) is a research centre which is part of the Physics Department of the Instituto Superior Técnico in Lisbon, a leading research Institution in Portugal. More information on the Center can be found at http://centra.ist.utl.pt/ The gravity group is currently focusing on phenomenology of black hole physics and high energy physics, and is composed of faculty Vitor Cardoso, José Lemos and several Postdoctoral Fellows, including three Marie Curie Fellows. More details can be found at http://blackholes.ist.utl.pt/ The group is extremely young and active and has strong ties to teams in Aveiro, Rome (``La Sapienza''), Cambridge (DAMTP), Olemiss and Pará. The applicant is expected to contribute to the efforts of the group and to the training of students. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a statement of research interests and three letters of recommendation to the following e-mail address: jobs_gravity@ist.utl.pt Please use the subject "Research Fellow". Applications should be received by Dec 31st, 2011. Incomplete applications shall not be considered. Screening of applicants will begin on Dec 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. For more information please contact Vitor Cardoso (vitor.cardoso@ist.utl.pt). This position is supported by the European Research Council and by the FCT. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6 Lecturer/Senior Lecturer position at Portsmouth, UK ------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/08/20/lecturer-senior-lecturer-position-at... Institution: Portsmouth, UK Deadline: Fri, Oct 05, 2012 Additional Information: http://research.icg.port.ac.uk/node/2580 University of Portsmouth Faculty of Technology Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation Lecturer or Senior Lecturer Reference: 10002099/10006068 Closing date: 5th October 2012 A Lecturer or Senior Lecturer is required from 1st January 2013, or as soon as possible thereafter. The post is to enhance our programme of world-class research and high-quality teaching at the University of Portsmouth. The successful candidate will have an excellent research record, complementing the existing research interests and expertise of ICG staff in cosmology and astrophysics. They will be expected to develop new research opportunities and be able to attract external funding to support them. Holders of personal research fellowships are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will participate in the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate units across a range of subjects in mathematics and physics. The ICG consists of 11 academic staff, 14 postdoctoral researchers and 18 PhD students, and is a member of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS-III), the Dark Energy Survey, the UK Low Frequency Array (LOFAR:UK) and the UK National Cosmology Supercomputer Consortium (COSMOS). We have major roles in many other international collaborations (including GAMA, SERVS, and ESA’s Euclid satellite mission) and have an active international visitors programme. The University of Portsmouth is a member of the South-East Physics Network (SEPnet) and hosts the 1000-core SEPnet-ASTRO supercomputer (SCIAMA). More information is available at http://www.icg.port.ac.uk/ Applications (an application form, CV, research statement and names of 3 referees) should be sent by email to jobs[AT]port.ac.uk and copied to icg-admin[AT]port.ac.uk. Late applications may be considered until the post has been filled. To find out more about the University of Portsmouth and this role, visit http://www.port.ac.uk/vacancies and apply on-line. Alternatively telephone 023 9284 3421. Please quote the reference number on all communications. All applications for this position will be processed and conducted in compliance with UK legislation relevant at that time. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7 Postdoctoral position in gravitational wave physics at the ICTP South American Institute for Fundamental Research --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/08/10/postdoctoral-position-in-gravitation... Institution: Sao Paulo, Brasil Deadline: Mon, Dec 31, 2012 Additional Information: http://www.ictp-saifr.org Applications are invited for a two-year postdoctoral position (with possible renewal for a third year) in gravitational wave physics at the ICTP South American Institute for Fundamental Research (ICTP-SAIFR) in Sao Paulo, Brasil. The ICTP-SAIFR is starting a group in gravitational wave physics to work on physics topics relevant for the search of gravitational waves as it is carried out by the LIGO experiments. The ICTP-SAIFR encourages applications from candidates interested in working on data analysis for gravitational wave detection, with particular emphasis on signals from coalescing binaries and/or theoretical modeling of the 2-body motion in gravity theories and/or theoretical modelling of gravitational waves from coalescing binaries. A PhD in Physics at the time the appointment begins is required. The annual salary (tax-free) is 66,000 reais with an additional 10,000 reais for travel and research expenses. Moving expenses to Brasil are also included. Candidates should fill the online application form for a postdoctoral postion at http://www.ictp-saifr.org as soon as possible, and select the subarea "Gravitational Wave Physics" in Step 4 of the postdoctoral application form. The position can begin anytime after the candidate has been chosen. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8 Instructor/Lecturer in Astronomy at the University of Mississippi-Oxford ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/08/09/instructorlecturer-in-astronomy-at-t... Institution: Oxford, MS, USA Additional Information: http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/physics_and_astronomy/ This position requires a master's degree in astronomy, physics, or a related field. Duties include teaching lower division astronomy courses, developing astronomy laboratories, and teaching some astronomy labs if the need arises. The position involves CCD astrophotography of star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies with our Honors College students and B.S. physics majors. Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential, so is the ability to organize one's own work as well as to participate in teamwork. Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate education. A minimum of one (1) year of demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate astronomy at least at community college level and experience as an amateur astronomer are preferred. Applicants must be familiar with telescopes, astrophotography, and computers. Candidates must be skilled in the troubleshooting of telescopes, cameras, and laboratory instrumentation Copies of applicant's transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable) and current curriculum vitae must be submitted with application. Names and addresses of three references should be provided. The position is available for the Fall or Spring 2012 term. The position is initially for one year with a possibility of being extended longer term. Send applications to Prof. Don Summers at summers[AT]phy.olemiss.edu +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9 Research Associate in Numerical Relativity at Cornell University -------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/08/07/research-associate-in-numerical-rela... Institution: Ithaca, NY, USA Deadline: Sat, Dec 01, 2012 Cornell University expects to have an opening for a Research Associate in numerical relativity starting in September, 2013. The position requires a Ph.D. and experience in numerical relativity or computational physics. The position is for one year, with subsequent renewals depending on performance and the availability of funds. The Cornell Relativity Group consists of Saul Teukolsky and Eanna Flanagan, senior research associate Larry Kidder and research associate Mike Boyle. There will also be opportunities to interact with the Theoretical Astrophysics Group, including Rachel Bean, David Chernoff, Dong Lai, Richard Lovelace, and Ira Wasserman. Applicants should submit a resume with a list of publications, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to: Melanie Wetzel mks38[AT]cornell.edu. Applicants can apply on line at: https://www.hr.cornell.edu/jobs/positions.html and refer to posting # 18110 Completed applications should be received no later than December 1, 2012. Diversity and inclusion have been and continue to be a part of our heritage. Cornell University is a recognized EEO/AA employer and educator. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10 Postdoc and Advanced-Postdoc positions in Gravity at SISSA, Italy ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/08/02/postdocs-and-advanced-postdoc-in-gra... Institution: Trieste, Italy Deadline: Sun, Sep 30, 2012 Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1681 The Astroparticle physics group (http://www.sissa.it/app) and the Astrophysics group (http://www.sissa.it/ap) of the International School for Advanced Studies of Trieste (Italy) expect to have the following openings: -- Two Research Associate (postdoc) positions: These positions are for two years. One of them is available immediately and the other is expected to start in Fall 2013, -- One Advanced Fellow (senior postdoc) position: The position is for three years. It is available immediately and the successful applicant is expected to start no later than Fall 2013, to be funded by the ERC Starting Grant "Challenging General Relativity" (PI: Thomas Sotiriou). The grant will be used in order to put together an extended research group (excellence cluster) of young and more experienced researchers (students, postdocs, senior postdocs) and to foster and support a wide network of international collaborations. This group aims to conduct cutting-edge research on the limits of General Relativity as a theory for the gravitational interaction. Successful applicants are expected to conduct research in related research areas such as alternative theories of gravity, black hole physics, compact stars and strong gravity regime, and quantum gravity. Competitive salaries and ample research support (travel funds, visitor funds, etc.) will be offered. There are no compulsory teaching duties. SISSA is a multidisciplinary PhD school, unique in Italy, pursuing research in the areas of physics, mathematics and neuroscience and is located close to the main scientific institutions of the region (ICTP, Trieste University and the Trieste Observatory). SISSA offers good local computer facilities and access to regional supercomputing resources. All of our scientific activity is carried out in English (as is the administrative support) and we provide local assistance for all members: a housing office, Italian classes, a nursery for children of SISSA members and a gym. Applicants should register with http://academicjobsonline.org and then submit a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a research statement giving a brief description of past research and future plans and contact details for 3 referees. The online application form for these posts is at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1681. All applicants will be considered for all positions. For further information contact Thomas Sotiriou via email: sotiriou[AT]sissa.it Completed applications should be received no later than September 30th, 2012. ================================================================= 3. News ================================================================= 3.1 New CQG focus issue: Applications of holography to condensed matter physics ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/08/31/new-cqg-focus-issue-applications-of-... Additional Information: http://j.mp/T2hgBc We are very pleased to bring you this focus issue on applications of holography to condensed matter systems. This focus issue strengthens the connections between holography and other gravitational research. We hope that you will find this focus issue of particular interest and encourage you to share this with your colleagues and peers. The articles in the focus issue will be free to download for 3 months from the date of publication. We hope that you will publish your next paper with CQG and look forward to working with you soon. Best wishes, Adam Day Publisher Classical and Quantum Gravity +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2 Minkowski Institute Press and Minkowski's papers on relativity ------------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/08/28/minkowski-institute-press-and-minkow... Additional Information: http://www.minkowskiinstitute.org/mip/ Dear Colleagues, This message is to inform you of the launching of a new academic publisher - the Minkowski Institute Press (MIP): http://minkowskiinstitute.org/mip/ MIP's first book is: "Hermann Minkowski, Space and Time: Minkowski's papers on relativity" (Minkowski Institute Press, Montreal 2012), 123 pages. Minkowski's three papers have never been published together either in German or English and Das Relativitätsprinzip has not been translated into English so far. More information about the book is available at: http://minkowskiinstitute.org/mip/books/minkowski.html Its free version is also available there as well as in Apple's iBookstore: http://itunes.apple.com/ca/book/space-and-time/id541844231?mt=11&ls=1 MIP will publish textbooks (and lecture notes), monographs, and introductory science and technology books for a wider audience. All books will be ebooks, but print on demand is available; we have received advanced orders for the first book and a week ago the first 110 softcover copies were printed, half of which are now already sold. Four distinct features of MIP are: (i) offering books at affordable prices as a means to reach more readers all over the world, (ii) authors receive 20-25% royalties based on the ebook price (royalties options are given in the publishing agreement the authors sign), (iii) rapid publication; once a book is accepted (after a reasonable review period) and the submitted manuscript is in LaTeX, MIP will try to publish the ebook within a month. (iv) most of the profit will be one of the steady sources of funding of a new institute (http://minkowskiinstitute.org/); so publishing with MIP will support the Minkowski Institute. If you would like to receive the MIP Newsletter (announcing new publications), send a blank email to info[AT]minkowskiinstitute.org. Best wishes, Vesselin Petkov vpetkov[AT]minkowskiinstitute.org http://spacetimecentre.org/vpetkov/ Institute for Foundational Studies "Hermann Minkowski" Montreal, Quebec, Canada http://minkowskiinstitute.org/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3 Living Reviews in Relativity: "Continuum and Discrete Initial-Boundary-Value Problems and Einstein's Field Equations" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/08/28/living-reviews-in-relativity-continu... Additional Information: http://www.livingreviews.org/lrr-2012-9 Living Reviews in Relativity has published a new review article on "Continuum and Discrete Initial-Boundary-Value Problems and Einstein's Field Equations" by Olivier Sarbach and Manuel Tiglio on 27 August 2012. Please find the abstract and further details below. ------------------ PUB.NO. lrr-2012-9 Sarbach, Olivier and Tiglio, Manuel "Continuum and Discrete Initial-Boundary-Value Problems and Einstein's Field Equations" ACCEPTED: 2012-05-02 PUBLISHED: 2012-08-27 FULL ARTICLE AT: http://www.livingreviews.org/lrr-2012-9 (incl. 457 references and 17 figures) ABSTRACT: Many evolution problems in physics are described by partial differential equations on an infinite domain; therefore, one is interested in the solutions to such problems for a given initial dataset. A prominent example is the binary black-hole problem within Einstein's theory of gravitation, in which one computes the gravitational radiation emitted from the inspiral of the two black holes, merger and ringdown. Powerful mathematical tools can be used to establish qualitative statements about the solutions, such as their existence, uniqueness, continuous dependence on the initial data, or their asymptotic behavior over large time scales. However, one is often interested in computing the solution itself, and unless the partial differential equation is very simple, or the initial data possesses a high degree of symmetry, this computation requires approximation by numerical discretization. When solving such discrete problems on a machine, one is faced with a finite limit to computa tional resources, which leads to the replacement of the infinite continuum domain with a finite computer grid. This, in turn, leads to a discrete initial-boundary value problem. The hope is to recover, with high accuracy, the exact solution in the limit where the grid spacing converges to zero with the boundary being pushed to infinity. The goal of this article is to review some of the theory necessary to understand the continuum and discrete initial boundary-value problems arising from hyperbolic partial differential equations and to discuss its applications to numerical relativity; in particular, we present well-posed initial and initial-boundary value formulations of Einstein's equations, and we discuss multi-domain high-order finite difference and spectral methods to solve them. UPCOMING ARTICLES AT: http://relativity.livingreviews.org/Articles/upcoming.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4 New CQG focus issue: Tests of the weak equivalence principle ---------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/08/15/new-cqg-focus-issue-tests-of-the-wea... Additional Information: http://j.mp/MywInA Dear colleagues, We are very pleased to bring you the latest CQG focus issue: tests of the weak equivalence principle, which is currently free to read on the CQG website. http://j.mp/MywInA This focus issue brings together a set of invited papers which explore the many aspects of testing the weak equivalence principle (WEP). An introductory article laying out the theoretical context is followed by articles on current laboratory experiments. Four articles describe the latest results from lunar laser ranging and binary pulsar timing, while two articles discuss progress toward testing the free fall of anti-Hydrogen. The final four articles address future experiments to be carried out in space on orbiting or sub-orbital platforms. We hope that you will find this focus issue to be of interest. We invite you to publish your next paper with CQG and look forward to working with you soon. Best wishes, Clifford M Will Clive C Speake Guest Editors Classical and Quantum Gravity +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.5 Presentations and Pictures of the Chalonge 16th Paris Cosmology Colloquium 2012 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2012/08/06/presentations-and-pictures-of-the-ch... Additional Information: http://chalonge.obspm.fr Ecole Internationale d'Astrophysique Daniel Chalonge The 16th Paris Cosmology Colloquium Chalonge 2012 THE NEW STANDARD MODEL OF THE UNIVERSE: LAMBDA WARM DARK MATTER: THEORY AND OBSERVATIONS Paris Observatory HQ, historic Perrault building, 25--27 JULY 2012 Greetings from Paris. We are pleased to inform you that the presentations by the lecturers during the 16th Paris Cosmology Colloquium 2012 and its Open Session are available on line (in pdf format) in "Programme and Lecturers .pdf " in the URL: http://www.chalonge.obspm.fr/colloque2012.html http://www.chalonge.obspm.fr/Programme_Paris2012.html CONTENTS: Peter Biermann (Chalonge Medal), Carlo Burigana, Christopher Conselice, Asantha Cooray, Sudeep Das, Hector de Vega, John Kormendy, Anthony Lasenby (Chalonge Medal), Marco Laveder and Carlo Giunti, Ernest Ma, John Mather (Nobel laureate and Chalonge Medal), Felix Mirabel, Lyman Page, Rafael Rebolo, Norma Sanchez, Brian Schmidt (Nobel laureate and Chalonge Medal), Aldo Serenelli, George Smoot (Nobel laureate and Chalonge Medal), Michel Tognini, Matthew Walker, Ingunn Wehus, Christian Weinheimer. OPEN SESSION DIFFUSION, PHOTO ALBUMS AND CHALONGE MEDAL 2012 : http://chalonge.obspm.fr/album2012/index.html http://www.chalonge.obspm.fr/albumopensession2012/index.html http://www.planetastronomy.com/special/2012-special/27jul/chalonge-cosmo.htm http://www.grandpublic.obspm.fr/Session-d-ete-de-Culture We thank all again, both lecturers and participants, for having contributed so much to this Colloquium and we look forward to seeing you in the next Colloquium of this series of this series With Compliments and kind regards Norma G Sanchez, Hector J de Vega http://chalonge.obspm.fr/Programme2012.html http://chalonge.obspm.fr