########################################### Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. 10th Central European Relativity Seminar at the AEI, Potsdam, Germany 1.2. School on "Random Geometry and Quantum Gravity", Marseille, France 1.3. Random Geometry and Quantum Gravity - Latest developments in 2D, Paris, France 1.4. Random Geometry and Quantum Gravity - New developments in dimensions 3 and higher, Paris, France 1.5. Conference on the Foundations of Cosmology and Quantum Gravity, NYU, Abu Dhabi, UAE 1.6. Nordita Advanced Winter School on Theoretical Cosmology, Stockholm, Sweden 1.7. The next generation of analogue gravity experiments, London UK 1.8. BritGrav20, University College Dublin, Ireland 1.9. The Fourth Zeldovich meeting, Minsk, Belarus 1.10. 8th Tux Workshop on Quantum Gravity, Tux, Austria 1.11. 30th Texas Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics: deadline extended 2. Jobs 2.1. Two ERC funded postdoctoral positions in gravitational wave astrophysics, Milan, Italy 2.2. Assistant/Associate Professor - Astrophysics, Pullman, WA, USA 2.3. Postdoctoral Research Position in Numerical Relativity and Computational Astrophysics, Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA 2.4. Posdoctoral research position in numerical relativity, Cornell Unversity, USA 2.5. Research associate position in gravitational wave searches, Perth, Australia 2.6. Postdoc opportunities in General Relativity, Dublin City University, Ireland 2.7. Master/PhD positions in astrophysics at Fudan University, Shanghai, China 2.8. Postdoctoral positions in astrophysics at Fudan University, Shanghai, China 2.9. Visiting positions at Fudan University, Shanghai, China 2.10. Postdoctoral Fellow in Gravity, Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA 2.11. Tenure Track Faculty Job at Montana State, Bozeman, USA 2.12. Prize Postdoctoral Fellowship in Gravitational Waves & Multi-messenger Astrophysics, Nashville, USA 2.13. Postdoctoral position in theoretical cosmology and gravitation, Honolulu, USA 2.14. Gravitational Wave Astronomy Postdoc at Montana State, Bozeman, USA 2.15. Tenure-track assistant professor in gravitational physics and astrophysics at the University of Mississippi, USA 2.16. Postdoctoral position in numerical relativity at Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa 2.17. Faculty position in theoretical gravitational wave physics at Utrecht University, The Netherlands 2.18. Postdoc position at IGC, Penn State, USA 2.19. Postdoctoral positions in Gravitational-Wave Physics and Astrophysics at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics, Potsdam, Germany 2.20. Postdoc position in theoretical particle physics, gravitational physics, and cosmology, Baltimore, USA 3. News 3.1. GRG Topical Collection "The Fuzzball Paradigm" 3.2. Hans-Peter Kuenzle 3.3. GRG Editor's Choice: recent highlight articles 3.4. Living Reviews in Relativity: "The causal set approach to quantum gravity" ============================================== 1. Conferences ============================================== 1.1. 10th Central European Relativity Seminar at the AEI, Potsdam, Germany --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/09/19/10th-central-european-relativ... Starting: 2020-02-20 to 2020-02-22 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://www.univie.ac.at/cers/cers10/ Contact: piotr.chrusciel[AT]univie.ac.at The 10th Central European Relativity Seminar is part of a series of seminars designed to provide a forum for younger researchers to present their work, and to expand their research horizons, in all topics of research in general relativity. While the main geographical basin of attraction is Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Germany, we welcome researchers from all countries. See you in Golm in February! Organizers: Lars Andersson (Golm) Robert Beig (Vienna) Piotr Bizon (Krakow) Piotr T. Chrusciel (Vienna) Helmut Friedrich (Golm) Maciej Maliborski (Vienna) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. School on "Random Geometry and Quantum Gravity", Marseille, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16161 Starting: 2020-04-14 to 2020-04-17 Location: Marseille, France Additional Information: https://conferences.cirm-math.fr/2178.html Contact: olivia[AT]cirm-math.fr The governing idea is to bring together researchers from mathematics and physics which are working on these topics. The main aim of the event is to intensify the fruitful interactions between the researchers in these and related communities which have been more and more converging in the recent years in order to make significant progress on the outstanding problems at the interface of random geometry and quantum gravity. Lectures: Luigi Addario-Berry (McGill University, Montreal) - "Discrete random geometries and optimization" Jan Ambjorn (Niels Bohr Institute, Copenhagen) - TBA Bruno Benedetti (University of Miami) - "Discrete Morse theory and the number of triangulated manifolds" Vincent Rivasseau (Universite' Paris-Saclay) - "Random Tensors and Applications" +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. Random Geometry and Quantum Gravity - Latest developments in 2D, Paris, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16162 Starting: 2020-05-11 to 2020-05-15 Location: Paris, France Additional Information: https://indico.math.cnrs.fr/event/4621/overview Contact: Rgqg2020[AT]ihp.fr The governing idea is to bring together researchers from mathematics and physics which are working on these topics. The main aim of the event is to intensify the fruitful interactions between the researchers in these and related communities which have been more and more converging in the recent years in order to make significant progress on the outstanding problems at the interface of random geometry and quantum gravity. This workshop is part of the IHP trimester "Random Geometry and Quantum Gravity". If you wish to request financial aid from IHP, you need to register on the trimester website https://indico.math.cnrs.fr/event/4620/overview before September 30, 2019. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. Random Geometry and Quantum Gravity - New developments in dimensions 3 and higher, Paris, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16163 Starting: 2020-06-08 to 2020-06-12 Location: Paris, France Additional Information: https://indico.math.cnrs.fr/event/4622/overview Contact: Rgqg2020[AT]ihp.fr The governing idea is to bring together researchers from mathematics and physics which are working on these topics. The main aim of the event is to intensify the fruitful interactions between the researchers in these and related communities which have been more and more converging in the recent years in order to make significant progress on the outstanding problems at the interface of random geometry and quantum gravity. This workshop is part of the IHP trimester "Random Geometry and Quantum Gravity". If you wish to request financial aid from IHP, you need to register on the trimester website https://indico.math.cnrs.fr/event/4620/overview before September 30, 2019. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. Conference on the Foundations of Cosmology and Quantum Gravity, NYU, Abu Dhabi, UAE --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/09/23/conference-on-the-foundations... Starting: 2020-01-19 to 2020-01-21 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Additional Information: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=fcqg2020 Contact: kevin.coffey[AT]nyu.edu Call for Papers: Conference on the Foundations of Cosmology and Quantum Gravity (FCQG 2020) At New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) on January 19-21, 2020. The conference is being jointly sponsored by the NYUAD Institute and two generous grants from the Templeton Foundation - one supporting the 'Beyond Spacetime' project based at Illinois-Chicago and Geneva, and the other supporting the 'New Directions in Philosophy of Cosmology' based at UC-Irvine and Western University. KEYNOTE SPEAKERS INCLUDE Robert Brandenberger (Physics, McGill University) Karen Crowther (Philosophy, University of Oslo) Richard Dawid (Philosophy, Stockholm University) Daniele Oriti (Physics, Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics) Mairi Sakellariadou (Physics, Kings College London) Chris Smeenk (Philosophy, Western University) The problem of reconciling general relativity with quantum theory remains a persistent problem in theoretical physics. Competing approaches make salient deep conceptual disagreements that engage physicists, mathematicians, and philosophers alike. These disputes are particularly pressing in the cosmological context, both because the interaction between gravitational and quantum effects are likely to be pronounced in the early universe and because cosmology offers an arena in which one might conceivably adjudicate between competing approaches. Moreover, the 'ingredient theories' of modern and quantum cosmology: general relativity, statistical mechanics and quantum mechanics - possess their own unique conceptual difficulties and puzzles. In general relativity, for example, there are significant questions about how to understand the nature of spacetime singularities, and in quantum theory there are persistent questions about how to understand measurements, observers, and the phenomenon of decoherence when the framework is extended to the universe as a whole. How do these issues interact and inform each other in the development of quantum gravity, and what new conceptual puzzles does quantum gravity engender? This conference explores the relationship between modern cosmology and theorizing about quantum gravity - in short, the foundations of quantum cosmology - with the aim of assessing recent proposals and exploring new directions for research. We anticipate bringing together philosophers and physicists whose work is at the forefront of foundational issues in these fields. We solicit papers on any topic in the philosophical foundations of cosmology and quantum gravity. We are particularly interested in work that addresses foundational issues involved in the interaction of quantum gravity with modern cosmology and astrophysics including blackholes. Please submit an extended abstract of around 500 words, together with the title of the talk. The abstract should be anonymized for blind refereeing. Advanced PhD students or recent PhDs are particularly invited to submit abstracts, as are women and underrepresented minorities. All sessions will be videoed for public distribution after the meeting. Accommodation and most meals will be covered for all selected speakers. In addition an honorarium of at least $600 if coming from Europe (or comparable distance) and at least $1200 if coming from North America (or comparable distance) will be provided for. (Contributing speakers will be responsible for their own travel costs.) Deadline: 20th Oct 2019, with decisions being communicated by the second week of November. Abstracts should be submitted to: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=fcqg2020 Organizing Committee: Kevin Coffey (NYUAD) Nick Huggett (University of Illinois at Chicago) Joshua Norton (University of California, Irvine) Chris Smeenk (Western University) Francesca Vidotto (Western University) Jim Weatherall (University of California, Irvine) Christian Wuthrich (University of Geneva) Please direct correspondence to: kevin.coffey[AT]nyu.edu and joshua.d.norton[AT]gmail.com Support for this conference is provided by the John Templeton Foundation and the NYUAD Institute. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. Nordita Advanced Winter School on Theoretical Cosmology, Stockholm, Sweden --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16203 Starting: 2020-01-13 to 2020-01-24 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Additional Information: http://www.nordita.org/events/winterschool2020 Contact: winterschool[AT]nordita.org Nordita, the Nordic institute of Theoretical Physics in Stockholm, is arranging a Winter School on January 13 - 24, 2020. The theme for this year's school is Theoretical Cosmology. The purpose of this winter school is to provide late PHD students and young postdocs with introductory and advanced courses in a range of the most important topics in the field of Theoretical Cosmology. More information and application is on the school's home page: http://www.nordita.org/events/winterschool2020 The deadline for application is 15 November 2019. Lecturers and themes include: - Lasha Berezhiani (MPP Munich) - Condensed Matter Methods for Cosmology - Robert Brandenberger (McGill U.) - Cosmological Perturbations; Inflation and alternatives - Valerie Domcke * (DESY) - Gravitational Waves in Cosmology - Ruth Durrer (Geneva U.) - From theory to data - Pedro Ferreira (U. of Oxford) - Dark Energy and Modified Gravity - Steffen Gielen (U. of Sheffield) - Cosmology and Quantum Gravity - Michele Maggiore (U. of Geneva) - Cosmology and Non-Local Gravity - David Marsh (Stockholm U.) - Axion Cosmology - Guilherme Pimentel (U. of Amsterdam) - Symmetries in Cosmology - Marjorie Schillo (Uppsala U.) - Cosmology and String Theory * To be confirmed. Contact: winterschool[AT]nordita.org We would be grateful if you could share this information with potentially interested PhD students and postdocs. Best regards, The Organizing Committee of the 2020 Nordita Advanced Winter School on Theoretical Cosmology +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. The next generation of analogue gravity experiments, London UK --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16228 Starting: 2019-12-09 to 2019-12-10 Location: London, UK Additional Information: https://royalsociety.org/science-events-and-lectures/2019/12/analogue-gravit... Contact: scientific.meetings[AT]royalsociety.org Scientific discussion meeting organised by Dr Maxime Jacquet, Dr Silke Weinfurtner and Dr Friedrich Koenig. The discussion meeting brings together scientists who reproduce effects of the interplay between general relativity and quantum physics in the laboratory. From the foundational ideas of the research programme to its latest experimental breakthroughs and their philosophical implications, participants will discuss the present state of the field and possible routes to the future. There will be a poster session at 17.00 on Monday 9 December. If you would like to apply to present a poster, please submit your title, your abstract (no more than 200 words and in third person), author list, name of the proposed presenter and authors' institutions to the Scientific Programmes team (scientific.meetings[AT]royalsociety.org) no later than Friday 11 October 2019. Please include the text 'Poster abstract submission' and the meeting title in the subject heading. Please note that places are limited and are selected at the scientific organisers' discretion. Poster abstracts will only be considered if the proposed presenter is registered to attend the meeting. This meeting is free to attend but advance registration is essential. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. BritGrav20, University College Dublin, Ireland --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/09/27/britgrav20/ Starting: 2020-04-27 to 2020-04-28 Location: University College Dublin, Ireland Additional Information: https://sites.google.com/view/britgrav20/home Contact: britgrav20@maths.ucd.ie The 20th BritGrav meeting will be hosted by the School of Mathematics and Statistics at University College Dublin. The aim of this two-day meeting, to be held on Monday 27 April and Tuesday 28 April 2020, is to bring together early-stage researchers working on all aspects of gravitational physics, including astrophysics, cosmology, general relativity, quantum gravity, gravitational-wave data analysis and instrumentation, in the spirit of collaboration and the free exchange of results and ideas. In keeping with BritGrav tradition, the meeting will consist of short talks with priority given to PhD students and early-career researchers. Participants are responsible for their own meals, travel and accommodation. Limited funding is provided by the IOP Gravitational Physics Group, to support travel for students. Registration is free, and the deadline for application for financial support and abstract submission is 15 March 2020. At the end of the meeting, we will award The Best Student Talk Prize, sponsored by the IOP Publishing Group. Local Organisers: Barry Wardell, Adrian Ottewill, Niels Warburton, Sarp Akcay, Conor O'Toole, Josh Mathews, Leanne Durkan, Benjamin Leather, Philip Lynch and Kevin Kiely. For inquiries please contact us at britgrav20[at]maths.ucd.ie. For further updates on this and other events, please consider signing up to the UK Gravity mailing list https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?SUBED1=IOP-GRAVITATIONAL&A=1 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.9. The Fourth Zeldovich meeting, Minsk, Belarus --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/09/30/the-fourth-zeldovich-meeting/ Starting: 2020-04-20 to 2020-04-24 Location: Minsk, Belarus Additional Information: http://www.icranet.org/zeldovich4 Contact: zeld4[AT]icranet.org The Fourth Zeldovich meeting, Minsk, Belarus An international conference in honor of Ya. B. Zeldovich in Minsk First announcement International Center for Relativistic Astrophysics Network (ICRANet) together with the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus announces an international conference to be held in Minsk, Belarus in April 20-24, 2020. This conference is a part of successful meetings in honor of Ya. B. Zeldovich, held in Minsk in 2009, 2014 and 2018. Exceptionally wide research interests of Ya. B. Zeldovich ranging from chemical physics, elementary particle and nuclear physics to astrophysics and cosmology provide the topics to be covered at the conference:��early cosmology, large scale structure, cosmic microwave background; neutron stars, black holes, gamma-ray bursts, supernovae, hypernovae; ultra high energy particles; gravitational waves, astrobiology and exoplanets. Many speakers at the conference will be the members of the world-famous scientific school in astrophysics and cosmology, founded by Ya. B. Zeldovich. The international organizing committee: Sergei Kilin (Belarus) Malcolm Longair (United Kingdom) Shude Mao (China) Remo Ruffini (Italy, Chair) Varun Sahni (India) Nikolai Shakura (Russia) Alexei Starobinsky (Russia) Rashid Sunyaev (Germany, Russia) Alexander Szalay (USA) Gregory Vereshchagin (Italy) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.10. 8th Tux Workshop on Quantum Gravity, Tux, Austria --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/01/8th-tux-workshop-on-quantum-g... Starting: 2020-02-10 to 2020-02-14 Location: Tux, Austria Additional Information: https://www.gravity.physik.fau.de/events/tux8/ Contact: tuxworkshop[AT]fuw.edu.pl Dear Colleagues, we hope that you are doing well! We wanted to remind you that, as in 2013-2019, we will again organize a winter workshop in Tux. It will take place Feb 10 to 14, 2020. The aim is to bring together experts on loop quantum gravity and related topics, in the scenic village of Tux, in the Austrian alps. In general, the topics of the workshop include - All approaches to loop quantum gravity (e.g. canonical, covariant, GFT) - Other approaches to quantum gravity and their relation to LQG - LQG related quantum gravity phenomenology - Quantum gravity topics of general interest - GR and differential geometry topics of general interest Organizers of the conference are Norbert Bodendorfer, Universitaet Regensburg Christian Fleischhack, Universitaet Paderborn Jerzy Lewandowski, Universytet Warszawski Hanno Sahlmann, Friedrich-Alexander Universitaet Erlangen-Nuernberg Information regarding registration, support, and accommodation can be found on our website. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.11. 30th Texas Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics: deadline extended --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/01/30th-texas-symposium-on-relat... Starting: 2019-12-15 to 2019-12-20 Location: Portsmouth, UK Additional Information: https://texas2019.org Contact: texas2019@port.ac.uk 30th Texas Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics Sunday 15 to Friday 20 December 2019, Portsmouth, UK Deadline for abstract submission extended to 7th October We look forward to seeing you in Portsmouth this December! Marco Bruni and David Wands on behalf of the Scientific and Local Organising Committees +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Two ERC funded postdoctoral positions in gravitational wave astrophysics, Milan, Italy ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/09/03/two-erc-funded-postdoctoral-p... Deadline: 2019-10-15 Location: Milan, Italy Additional Information: https://www.fisica.unimib.it/it/news/open-postdoc-positions-astrophysics Contact: alberto.sesana[AT]unimib.it Universita' di Milano Bicocca is currently seeking to fill at least two postdoctoral research positions with highly qualified individuals interested in pursuing research in the fields gravitational wave astrophysics, with a particular focus on massive black hole binaries. The successful candidates will join Prof. Alberto Sesana in forming the core team of 'B Massive', an ERC CoG funded project aimed at tackling all the facets of the astrophysics of massive black hole binaries. We are particularly looking for candidates with strong background either in numerical (N-body and/or hydro) simulations of massive black holes binaries and their galaxy hosts or in pulsar timing observations, data analysis and inference. But candidates with relevant expertise in all aspects of massive black hole binary theory and observations, gravitational wave data analysis at large and numerical simulations are warmly welcomed to apply. Appointments are expected to start as soon as possible but certainly no later than fall 2020. The ERC funding guarantees a generous salary, competitive with the highest European standards for this type of positions. The Bicocca astro group has a strong expertise in massive black hole astrophysics, dynamics and gravitational waves (Prof. Monica Colpi, Prof. Massimo Dotti, Prof. Alberto Sesana and visiting Prof. Francesco Haardt), relativistic numerical simulations of compact objects (Prof. Bruno Giacomazzo), observations of high redshift galaxies and black holes (Prof. Michele Fumagalli, to join the group in 2020). It is a lively group supporting a number of postdocs and PhD students. It also have tight connections with the observatories of Brera and Merate. It is located close to the centre of Milan, the most lively and international city in Italy, 1h away from the beautiful Como Lake and the stunning Alps. Candidates must have a PhD degree in physics, astronomy or a related discipline. Applications should consist of: -a cover letter, -a brief statement of research interests, -a curriculum vitae including publication list, -at least three letters of recommendation. All material should be sent electronically as soon as possible to the attention of Prof. Alberto Sesana to the email address alberto.sesana[AT]unimib.it, by October 22, 2019. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Assistant/Associate Professor - Astrophysics, Pullman, WA, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16113 Deadline: 2019-10-16 Location: Pullman, WA Additional Information: https://physics.wsu.edu/open-positions Contact: physics[AT]wsu.edu The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Washington State University, Pullman, WA invites applications for a permanent, full-time, tenure-track faculty position in astrophysics at the assistant or associate professor level beginning August 16, 2020. Candidates working in all areas of astronomy, astrophysics, and gravitational physics will be considered. The Department is especially interested in candidates whose research complements the work of existing faculty, for example on galaxy evolution, gravitational waves, or relativity. The successful applicant will be expected to establish a vigorous externally funded research program and to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Additional information about the Department can be found at physics.wsu.edu. Candidates must have a PhD in physics/astronomy or a closely related field. Further information about the required and preferred qualifications, and the application process may be seen at https://physics.wsu.edu/open-positions. Applicants should apply online at https://www.wsujobs.com/postings/46905. Review of applications begins October 16, 2019. Complete applications received by this date are guaranteed full consideration, but review of applicants will continue until position is filled. Inquiries can be sent to physics[AT]wsu.edu or 509-335-9532. WSU is an EO/AA Educator and Employer. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Postdoctoral Research Position in Numerical Relativity and Computational Astrophysics, Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/09/04/postdoctoral-research-positio... Deadline: 2019-12-01 Location: Urbana, Illinois USA Additional Information: https://my.physics.illinois.edu/join Contact: greifenk[aT]illinois.edu Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position in the Illinois Relativity Group. The candidate should have expertise in numerical relativity and relativistic astrophysics. Some experience in computational hydrodynamics and/or computational MHD 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 Elisabeth Greifenkamp at greifenk@illinois.edu if you have any questions. Applications should be posted by DEC 1, 2019 for full consideration. The starting date of the position is AUG 15, 2020. The successful applicant will join Professor Stuart Shapiro in developing and applying the tools of numerical relativity and computational hydrodynamics, MHD, and stellar dynamics to tackle diverse problems in general relativity and astrophysics. Recent topics include the inspiral and coalescence of compact binaries, the generation of gravitational waves, magnetized neutron stars, magnetorotational stellar collapse, accretion onto isolated and binary black holes, the formation and cosmological growth of supermassive black holes in the early universe, and the dynamics of dark matter halos and spikes around black holes. Some of this work is geared to identifying astrophysically plausible, strong-field sources of gravitational waves and calculating gravitational waveforms detectable by LIGO/VIRGO, KAGRA, LISA and the PTA. For these "multimessenger" sources we are also exploring counterpart electromagnetic signals, including gamma-ray bursts and kilonovae, as well as neutrinos. In addition to Professor Shapiro, the Illinois Relativity Group includes Professors Nicolas Yunes and Helvi Witek, their postdocs, PhD and undergraduate research students. It maintains close interactions with colleagues in Physics, Astronomy and NCSA, in addition to several outside collaborators. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. Posdoctoral research position in numerical relativity, Cornell Unversity, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16121 Deadline: 2019-11-01 Location: Ithaca, NY, USA Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/14469 Contact: saul@astro.cornell.edu Cornell University expects to have an opening for a Research Associate in numerical relativity starting in September, 2020. 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 associates Mike Boyle and Prayush Kumar. 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 cover letter, a CV (including list of publications) and a brief (1-3 pages) description of research interests, and should arrange three letters of reference to be submitted through Academic Jobs Online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/14469. Alternatively, applications may be sent by email to: Ms. Lynda Sovocool lmk3[AT]cornell.edu . (Please note "Teukolsky Research Associate" in the subject heading, and put the CV and research statement in a single PDF file.) Applicants should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to this same email address. All materials should be received by November 1, 2019. Diversity and inclusion have been and continue to be a part of our heritage. Cornell University is a recognized EEO/AA employer and educator. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5. Research associate position in gravitational wave searches, Perth, Australia ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16124 Deadline: 2019-10-02 Location: Perth, Australia Additional Information: http://external.jobs.uwa.edu.au/cw/en/job/503049?lApplicationSubSourceID= Contact: petrina.gomez[AT]uwa.edu.au Research Associate - Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, The University of Western Australia The UWA Gravitational Wave Astronomy group in the Department of Physics in the School of Physics, Mathematics and Computing is an active member of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration (http://www.ligo.org/) that aims to detect gravitational waves in the audio band and is a member of the 2017 ARC Center of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav,�� https://www.ozgrav.org).�� You will undertake research duties in the area of gravitational wave search pipeline development and testing, high-performance computing by smart algorithm design and hardware acceleration using Graphics Processing Units. You will also help develop strategies to enable prompt electromagnetic follow up observations and extract astrophysical information using data from detected gravitational wave events. To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate: 1. A Ph.D. in astrophysics, computer science, or engineering 2. Experience and demonstrated excellence in signal processing 3. Strong track record of research publication relative to opportunity 4. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills in the preparation of high-quality reports, presentations and publications 5. An ability and willingness to direct and supervise students 6. Demonstrated ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and conduct research Please visit http://external.jobs.uwa.edu.au/cw/en/job/503049?lApplicationSubSourceID= for full details of the position and "How to Apply" +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6. Postdoc opportunities in General Relativity, Dublin City University, Ireland ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16130 Deadline: 2019-10-20 Location: Dublin, Ireland Additional Information: http://research.ie/funding/goipd/ 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, Peter Taylor and IRC Postdoc Aindriu Conroy) 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 20th October 2019, including a short cv and a brief statement of research interests. Terms and conditions for the 2020 scheme have not been published yet, but will be similar to those of the 2019 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 2020 (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) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7. Master/PhD positions in astrophysics at Fudan University, Shanghai, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/09/13/master-phd-positions-in-astro... Deadline: 2019-11-30 Location: Shanghai, China Additional Information: http://www.physics.fudan.edu.cn/tps/people/bambi/Site/RELXILL_NK.html Contact: bambi[AT]fudan.edu.cn The high energy astrophysics group at Fudan University (Shanghai, China) has a few Master and PhD positions for the next academic year (starting in September 2020). For the Master Program, the candidates must have a Bachelor degree in Physics or in a related area before September 2020. For the PhD Program, the candidates must have a Master degree in Physics or in a related area before September 2020. Courses and research are conducted in English. Both the Master and the PhD Programs normally last 3 years. The scholarship covers: tuition fee, accommodation inside the campus, health insurance, salary (normally 3,000 CNY/month for Master students and 3,500 CNY/month for PhD students). We are looking for candidates interested in: 1) X-ray data analysis of black holes 2) Astrophysical codes (fortran, C/C++, python) The group is led by Prof. Cosimo Bambi and currently consists of 2 postdoctoral researchers and several graduate and undergraduate students. More details can be found on the group webpage. Interested candidates should send their CV (including, among other things, date of birth and nationality) and any additional material that can be useful for the selection process to: Prof. Cosimo Bambi E-mail: bambi[AT]fudan.edu.cn Please arrange also at least 2 recommendation letters to be sent separately to the same email address. Application deadline: 30 November 2019 (but earlier applications are strongly recommended). More details on our research group can be found at: http://www.physics.fudan.edu.cn/tps/people/bambi/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8. Postdoctoral positions in astrophysics at Fudan University, Shanghai, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/09/13/postdoctoral-positions-in-ast... Deadline: 2019-12-31 Location: Shanghai, China Additional Information: http://www.physics.fudan.edu.cn/tps/people/bambi/ Contact: bambi[AT]fudan.edu.cn The high energy astrophysics group at Fudan University (Shanghai, China) invites applications for postdoctoral positions to work on the development of astrophysical codes (models of accretion disks around black holes and calculation of disk's spectrum). The appointment is for 2 years. Applications received by December 31 will receive full consideration. Salary is in the range 150,000-200,000 CNY/year. Interested candidates should send standard application material (CV, publication list, and any additional material that can be useful for the selection process) to: Prof. Cosimo Bambi E-mail: bambi[AT]fudan.edu.cn Please arrange also 2-3 recommendation letters to be sent separately to the same email address. Inquires can be sent to: Prof. Cosimo Bambi E-mail: bambi[AT]fudan.edu.cn More details on our research group can be found at: http://www.physics.fudan.edu.cn/tps/people/bambi/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9. Visiting positions at Fudan University, Shanghai, China ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/09/13/visiting-positions-at-fudan-u... Deadline: 2019-12-31 Location: Shanghai, China Additional Information: http://www.physics.fudan.edu.cn/tps/people/bambi/ Contact: bambi[AT]fudan.edu.cn The high energy astrophysics group at Fudan University (Shanghai, China) invites applications for visiting scientists at any stage of their career (visiting PhD students, visiting postdoctoral researchers, visiting professors) of the duration of 1 to 6 months to collaborate on projects of interest in our group (development of astrophysical codes and X-ray data analysis of black holes). Salary depends on qualification and experience. Applications received by December 31 will receive full consideration. The positions are available from March to December 2020. In the application, please specify the possible period of the visit. Interested candidates should send standard application material (CV, publication list, and any additional material that can be useful for the selection process) to: Prof. Cosimo Bambi E-mail: bambi[AT]fudan.edu.cn Inquires can be sent to: Prof. Cosimo Bambi E-mail: bambi[AT]fudan.edu.cn More details on our research group can be found at: http://www.physics.fudan.edu.cn/tps/people/bambi/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10. Postdoctoral Fellow in Gravity, Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16139 Deadline: 2019-12-01 Location: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Additional Information: https://my.physics.illinois.edu/submit/go.asp?id=1398 Contact: greifenk[AT]illinois.edu The Illinois Relativity Group at the Department of Physics of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a 2 to 3-year postdoctoral research fellow position (starting in 2020) with a focus on extreme gravity. The fellowship is intended for a person with a set of wide-ranging interests in extreme gravity and expertise in general relativity and gravitation, with an emphasis in analytical relativity (post-Newtonian, black hole perturbation theory, self-force), data analysis (Bayesian theory, parameter estimation, model selection) and theoretical physics (beyond-Einstein phenomenological models, high energy physics, cosmological modified gravity). In particular, the applicant must demonstrate research experience and creativity, breadth and depth of knowledge in extreme gravity, high productivity and high quality publications, and mastery of written and oral communication. A Ph.D in physics, astronomy, or a related discipline is required by the start of employment. The successful applicant will join Professor Nico Yunes in the study of eXtreme gravity topics related, such as neutron stars, black holes, compact binary systems, gravitational waves, and experimental tests of General Relativity. These topics can range from theoretical work (e.g. neutron star and black hole solutions in and outside General Relativity, gravitational-waves from inspiraling compact binaries, black hole shadows) to a combination of theory and data-analysis (e.g. Bayesian model selection and parameter estimation) associated with extreme gravity instruments, such as the ground-based (LIGO/Virgo/KAGRA) and space-based gravitational-wave detectors (LISA) and the Event Horizon Telescope. In addition to Professor Yunes, the Illinois Relativity Group includes Professors Stu Shapiro and Helvi Witek, their postdocs, PhD and undergraduate research students. The group is part of the Center for Theoretical Astrophysics at UIUC, which also includes Professors Charles Gammie, Gil Holder and Peter Adshead. The Illinois Relativity Group maintains close interactions with other UIUC colleagues in Physics, Astronomy and the NCSA, as well as collaborators across the globe. Interested candidates will submit an application at the link below, which must include the following separate documents: - A curriculum vitae, - A list of publications, with a summary of total papers published, number of citations to papers and h-index. - A list of presentations given outside of the candidate's local university. - A brief research statement (3-page limit, 1-inch margins, 12 pt font), - The names, mailing and email addresses of three references. Please contact Betsy Greifenkamp at greifenk[AT]illinois.edu if you have any questions. Applications should be posted by DEC 1, 2019 for full consideration. The starting date of the position is summer, 2020. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11. Tenure Track Faculty Job at Montana State, Bozeman, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/09/20/tenure-track-faculty-job-at-m... Deadline: 2019-12-01 Location: Bozeman, MT, USA Additional Information: https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/18201 Contact: ncornish[AT]montana.edu The Department of Physics at Montana State University invites applications for a tenure-track position with a research emphasis in Gravitational Physics, including the fields of General Relativity, Gravitational Waves, and Cosmology. Successful candidates will hold a Ph.D. in physics or related field and will have demonstrated the potential to develop and conduct a vigorous research program in areas related to the study, development, and application of gravitational physics. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence in graduate and undergraduate teaching and research, and will complement current research collaborations in the Department of Physics. The appointment will be at the Assistant Professor level. Montana State University values a broad array of experiences and perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive, diverse and culturally rich campus environment. We hope to attract applicants who can teach effectively and have demonstrated ability in helping students succeed. In support of our strategic plan, which promotes access and respect, we enthusiastically encourage members of traditionally underrepresented groups to apply. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples Montana State University is located in beautiful Bozeman, Montana. Bozeman is surrounded by stunning mountain ranges, and close to Yellowstone National Park. The area is renowned for outdoor activities such as alpine and cross-country skiing, mountain climbing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, hunting and camping. See https://www.visitmt.com/places-to-go/cities-and-towns/bozeman.html for more details. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12. Prize Postdoctoral Fellowship in Gravitational Waves & Multi-messenger Astrophysics, Nashville, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/09/23/prize-postdoctoral-fellowship... Deadline: 2019-12-01 Location: Nashville, USA Additional Information: https://gradschool.vanderbilt.edu/postdoctoral/opportunity-detail.php?id=436 Contact: stephen.r.taylor[AT]vanderbilt.edu The Vanderbilt Initiative in Data-Intensive Astrophysics (VIDA) announces the 2019 Prize Postdoctoral Fellowship opportunity in Multi-messenger Astrophysics (MMA). Successful VIDA Prize Fellows will be expected to conduct original research in theoretical, computational, or observational astrophysics and to disseminate this research through high-impact publications. Fellows are free to work on any of the diverse research efforts within VIDA. In the current cycle we expect to appoint at least one Fellow specifically in gravitational-wave astrophysics and data analysis in Professor Stephen Taylor's VIPER Group (Vanderbilt Initiative in Probes of Extreme Relativity); candidates in these areas are particularly encouraged to apply, although exceptional candidates in all areas will be considered. VIDA Prize Fellows are appointed to renewable one-year terms, up to a total of three years. The VIDA Fellowship comes with an attractive salary commensurate with other prestigious prize fellowships in astrophysics, full benefits, and a competitive research budget. VIDA operates within the vibrant Department of Physics and Astronomy at Vanderbilt University, and includes faculty at the forefront of research in Gravitational Waves (Taylor, Holley-Bockelmann), Supermassive Black Holes (Runnoe, Taylor, Holley-Bockelmann), Galaxies and Dark Matter (Berlind), Star Formation (Weintraub), and Stellar Astrophysics and Exoplanets (Stassun). Faculty are world-leaders within MMA collaborations such as NANOGrav, the International Pulsar Timing Array, LISA, SDSS, and LSST. VIDA research is focused on the burgeoning arena of astro-informatics, which confronts the challenges of Big Data analytics, often employs simulation-based methods and machine learning, and lives at the interface of astrophysics, data science, and statistics. Vanderbilt (ranked 15th in 2020 US News & World Report Rankings) houses the state-of-the-art Advanced Computing Center for Research and Education (ACCRE) cluster with ~10,000 cores and bleeding-edge GPU resources, as well as a new Data Science Institute (DSI) with strong faculty connections in the Department of Physics & Astronomy. Nashville is ranked amongst the top 20 cities to live in the US, with thriving scenes in music, art, entertainment, education, and technology. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, or equivalent, by the date of appointment. Applicants should ensure that all of the following are sent directly to vida.gravity[AT]gmail.com, with the subject line "VIDA Fellow 2019, LASTNAME FIRSTNAME", and received by 11.59pm Central US Time on November 30th 2019. -- A cover letter stating the applicant's overall goals, motivation for applying, and how their research aligns with the position (1 page; LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_Cover.pdf) -- A curriculum vitae including a list of publications and talks. (LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_CV.pdf) -- A description of research accomplishments and future plans (3 page limit, 1 inch margins, 12 pt font; LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_Research.pdf) -- Names and contact details of three professional references (LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_References.pdf) -- Three letters of recommendation to be sent directly to vida.gravity[AT]gmail.com. Candidates interested in further details are encouraged to contact Professor Stephen Taylor (stephen.r.taylor[AT]vanderbilt.edu, https://my.vanderbilt.edu/stephentaylor/). VIDA and Vanderbilt University engage in significant efforts to increase diversity and equity in STEM through the Fisk-Vanderbilt Bridge Program (http://fisk-vanderbilt-bridge.org). VIDA Fellows will have the opportunity to participate in these efforts. Vanderbilt University is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and underrepresented minority candidates are encouraged to apply. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.13. Postdoctoral position in theoretical cosmology and gravitation, Honolulu, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16208 Deadline: 2019-12-01 Location: Honolulu, USA Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/14664 Contact: sakstein[AT]sas.upenn.edu The department of Physics at the University of Hawai'i invites applications for a postdoctoral position in theoretical cosmology and gravitation (broadly defined) in the research group of professor J. Sakstein. The start date is expected to be around September 2020. The position is initially for a period of one year with the possibility of renewal for up to two additional years, contingent on funding. The theory/cosmology group consists of faculty with interests in dark matter, dark energy, modified gravity, astrophysics, early universe cosmology, and high energy theory. Additionally, there is a close relationship with the Institute for Astronomy. Candidates with a broad range of overlapping interests are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates should hold (or be about to complete) a Ph.D. in theoretical physics, cosmology, gravitation, or any area related to those above, and compensation will be commensurate with experience. The application should consist of: - A cover letter - A curriculum vitae - A publication list - A statement of research interests - Three letters of recommendation (to be submitted through academic jobs online) Applications should be submitted via academic jobs online (see link below), and a review of applications will begin on December 1st. For more information please contact Jeremy Sakstein (sakstein[AT]sas.upenn.edu). The University of Hawaii is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, National Guard participation, breastfeeding, and arrest/court record (except as permissible under State law). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.14. Gravitational Wave Astronomy Postdoc at Montana State, Bozeman, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/09/25/gravitational-wave-astronomy-... Deadline: 2020-01-15 Location: Bozeman, USA Additional Information: https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/18272 Contact: ncornish[AT]montana.edu The Department of Physics of Montana State University invites applications for a 3-year postdoctoral position in Gravitational Wave Astronomy with an emphasis on Bayesian Inference and AstroStatistics. The successful candidate will work with Prof. Neil Cornish and his group in the eXtreme Gravity Institute (www.montana.edu/xgi/) at Montana State University. The eXtreme Gravity Institute (XGI) is composed of faculty members Neil Cornish, Bennett Link, Anne Lohfink, Amy Reines, Sachiko Tsuruta and David Nidever. The XGI hosts international workshops and summer schools on topics related to extreme gravity. The institute is also deeply involved in public outreach, formal and informal education. For the job announcement and application portal see: https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/18272 Members of the eXtreme Gravity Institute are leaders in the application of Bayesian Inference and machine learning to develop new tools for gravitational wave astronomy. The position is NASA funded, with the goal of developing a comprehensive science analysis approach for the future Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA). Prof. Cornish is a member of the LISA, LIGO and NANOGrav collaborations, and opportunities will be available to conduct research across the gravitational wave spectrum. Montana State University is located in beautiful Bozeman, Montana. Bozeman is surrounded by stunning mountain ranges, and is close to Yellowstone National Park. The area is renowned for outdoor activities such as alpine and cross-country skiing, mountain climbing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, hunting and camping. See https://www.visitmt.com/places-to-go/cities-and-towns/bozeman.html for more details. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.15. Tenure-track assistant professor in gravitational physics and astrophysics at the University of Mississippi, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/09/26/tenure-track-assistant-profes... Deadline: 2019-11-11 Location: Oxford, MS, USA Additional Information: https://careers.olemiss.edu/job/University-Assistant-Professor-%28Physics%29... Contact: gravitysearch[AT]phy.olemiss.edu The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Mississippi invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in gravitational physics and astrophysics for the Fall of 2020. We seek candidates from any area that complements or diversifies the research interests of our gravitational physics group (faculty members Bombelli, Gupta, and Stein) with expertise in gravitational-wave source modeling, tests of general relativity, quantum gravity, and cosmology, who are members of the LIGO and the Simulating eXtreme Spacetimes (SXS) collaborations. The successful candidate will also join the recently established Center for Multimessenger Astrophysics. Candidates are expected to develop a research program capable of supporting and leading graduate students to a Ph.D. A competitive startup package is available in the first three years. A Ph.D. in Physics or a related field is required. Faculty members are expected to contribute to the teaching and service activities of the Department and the University. Teaching duties include up to three courses a year at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. Interested candidates should apply online at https://careers.olemiss.edu/job/University-Assistant-Professor-%28Physics%29... and submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a detailed proposal for developing their research program, and the names of three references who can provide letters of recommendation. Inquiries can be sent to the email address gravitysearch@phy.olemiss.edu or to Gravity Search Committee Chair, Department of Physics and Astronomy, The University of Mississippi, P.O. Box 1848, University, MS 38677. Consideration of applications will begin on November 11, 2019, but applications will be accepted until an adequate applicant pool is established or until the position is filled. Applications from underrepresented groups in physics are strongly encouraged. The department is committed to increasing diversity in the field. The University of Mississippi complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.16. Postdoctoral position in numerical relativity at Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/09/30/postdoctoral-position-in-nume... Deadline: 2019-10-21 Location: Grahamstown, South Africa Additional Information: http://www.ru.ac.za/mathematics/ Contact: n.bishop[AT]ru.ac.za The appointment is for up to two years with a starting date as soon as possible and a salary of R220 000 per year, to work on a project "Cauchy Characteristic Matching, and Other Uses of the Characteristic Method in Numerical Relativity". In particular, we are seeking to further develop our matching code, which uses the Cactus framework with a BSSN code in the interior and a characteristic code in the exterior. The faculty members involved in this project are Nigel Bishop - see https://scholar.google.co.za/citations?user=m8CpFJkAAAAJ&hl=en Denis Pollney - see https://scholar.google.co.za/citations?user=lOK_rucAAAAJ&hl=en Chris Stevens - see https://www.ru.ac.za/mathematics/people/staff/chrisstevens/ Background information about the Department and the University can be found at https://www.ru.ac.za/mathematics/ Please apply via e-mail attaching a single PDF file that contains a letter of application, and a CV with a list of publications and a statement of accomplished research. The application should include the date of award of the PhD degree; and if not yet formally awarded, please explain your current status and the expected date of formal award of the degree. Please also arrange for 2 letters of recommendation to be sent in support of the application. All these items should be emailed to n.bishop[at]ru.ac.za with subject "Postdoc Application - Candidate name". This is a re-announcement of the position, and applications will be considered until the position is filled. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.17. Faculty position in theoretical gravitational wave physics at Utrecht University, The Netherlands ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16282 Deadline: 2019-11-15 Location: Utrecht, The Netherlands Additional Information: https://www.eurosciencejobs.com/job_display/169394/Assistant_Professor_in_Theoretical_Physics_Utrecht_University_Faculty_of_Science_Utrecht_Netherlands?utm_source=jooble&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=jooble Contact: u.gursoy[AT]uu.nl The Institute for Theoretical Physics (ITP) is seeking highly motivated candidates for appointment to tenure-track Assistant Professorship in Theoretical Physics. The candidate is expected to work on theoretical studies of neutron stars, black holes, and/or the gravitational waves from the early universe. This position is part of a recruitment plan to promote gravitational-wave physics at Utrecht University and paired with a full professorship and a tenure-track position in experimental gravitational-wave physics at the Institute of Subatomic Physics and Gravitational Waves. Interdisciplinary cooperation within the Department of Physics, especially with the Institute of Subatomic Physics and Gravitational Waves, as well as with the ongoing (Virgo/LIGO) and and future (Einstein Telescope, LISA) gravitational wave experiments is expected. The successful candidate is also expected to teach and actively participate in fund acquisition. Teaching involves contributing to the curriculum of the Department of Physics at the Bachelor's, Master's and PhD levels. Qualifications The ideal candidate: * holds a PhD in Physics; * has an outstanding research record in theoretical high energy physics, especially in the field of gravitational-wave physics or in a related field; * is expected to develop an independent research group largely based on external funding, and is able to initiate and foster local, national, and international collaborations; * is committed to high-quality teaching at the BSc, MSc and PhD levels, for which the candidate is expected to meet the requirements for the basic teaching qualification (BKO) within two years after the start of the appointment. For more information about this position, please contact Umut Gursoy (Professor), via u.gursoy[AT]uu.nl or +31 30 253 59 03. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.18. Postdoc position at IGC, Penn State, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/01/postdoc-position-at-igc-penn-... Deadline: 2019-12-08 Location: University Park, PA Additional Information: https://psu.jobs/job/91088 Contact: rxh1[AT]psu.edu The Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking to fill one or more Postdoctoral Scholar positions in the theoretical aspects of gravitational physics for the academic year 2020-2021. The successful candidate will participate in the research programs led by Professors Abhay Ashtekar and Eugenio Bianchi. These include projects in classical general relativity, especially gravitational waves and cosmology; loop quantum gravity with emphasis on semi-classical issues, spin foams and loop quantum cosmology; all aspects of quantum black holes with emphasis on entanglement entropy, singularity resolution and quantum evaporation; relation between loop quantum gravity and other approaches to quantum gravity; non-perturbative techniques in quantum field theory. We will also consider candidates for the project "The Quantum Information Structure of Spacetime" supported by the John Templeton Foundation. This is a cross-disciplinary project that aims to put the physics of quantum spacetime on an information theoretical basis. The larger gravity and cosmology group faculty will include Chad Hanna, Viktoriya Giryanskaya, Donghui Jeong, David Radice, Sarah Shandera and B. Sathyaprakash. Successful candidates will be encouraged to interact also with mathematicians in the Center for Fundamental Theory and with members of the Center for Theoretical and Observational Cosmology. During the current academic year, the Institute has 22 post-docs (including Drs. Tommaso De Lorenzo, Anuradha Gupta, Rahul Kashyap, Juan Margalef, Debnandini Mukherjee, Javed Rana, Marc Schneider and Surabhi Sachdev in Gravitation.) For further information on the Institute, see the institute webpage under gravity.psu.edu. A Ph.D. in physics or a related field is required, with a research record showing a strong background in general relativity, and at least one of the other areas listed above. While the primary responsibility of the successful candidate(s) will be to carry out research in some of these areas, we also expect successful candidates to interact strongly with the other researchers in the gravity and cosmology group at Penn State. The Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos offers significant additional resources for research expenses to exceptional candidates. They can be used for academic travel, computers, software, books, etc, entirely at the Postdoctoral Scholar's discretion. Applicants must submit the Penn State electronic application and upload a CV to the Penn State system at the URL given. A cover letter, statement of research interests and CV (including publication list) should be submitted to Academic Jobs Online using the tag 14866. Applicants should also arrange for at least three letters of reference to be submitted to AJO. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until all positions are filled. Applications received by December 8, 2019 are guaranteed full consideration. This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of re-funding. To review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters and policies, please go to the Penn State website for annual security reports which will also explain how to request a paper copy of the Annual Security Report. Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.19. Postdoctoral positions in Gravitational-Wave Physics and Astrophysics at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics, Potsdam, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/10/01/postdoctoral-positions-in-gra... Deadline: 2019-11-15 Location: Potsdam, Germany Additional Information: https://www.aei.mpg.de/2419655/postdoctoral-positions-acr-division Contact: andre.schirotzek@aei.mpg.de The "Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity" (ACR) division at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute, AEI) in Potsdam announces the opening of several postdoc appointments. The postdoctoral positions will be available at different levels, depending on experience and seniority, and can last from 2 to 5 years. The ACR division, led by Alessandra Buonanno, is composed of about 30 scientists, including three permanent research group leaders, Jonathan Gair, Harald Pfeiffer, Jan Steinhoff, and the five-year research group leader Miguel Zumalacarregui (as of January 2020). The division also hosts several long and short-term visitors, and it has ties with the Physics Department at the University of Maryland, the Humboldt University in Berlin, and the University of Potsdam. The ACR division focuses on several aspects of gravitational-wave physics and astrophysics, including (i) theoretical gravitational dynamics and radiation (effective field theory, post-Newtonian and post-Minkowskian expansions, gravitational self-force approach, perturbation theory and effective-one-body formalism), (ii) numerical relativity, most notably simulations of binary black holes and binary neutron stars, (iii) interpretation��and analysis of data from gravitational-wave detectors on the ground (LIGO and Virgo) and in space (LISA), (iv) astrophysics of compact objects, (v) cosmography with gravitational waves from binary systems, (vi) cosmology beyond the standard paradigm (dark energy, dark matter, gravitational lensing), and (vii) tests of strong gravity within General Relativity and alternative gravity theories. Members of the division have the opportunity to join��the LIGO Scientific Collaboration through the group's membership, the LISA Consortium, and also participate to building the science case for third generation (3G) ground-based detectors (Einstein Telescope and Cosmic Explorer). The ACR division has a high-performance computer cluster, Minerva with ~9,500 cores, and a high-throughput computer cluster, Hypatia with ~8,000 cores. Those clusters are used to run numerical-relativity simulations of gravitational-wave sources, and to carry out source modelling and data-analysis studies for current and future gravitational-wave detectors. To apply, please go to https://www.aei.mpg.de/2419655/postdoctoral-positions-acr-division and follow the instructions. The ACR division also offers Max Planck Fellowships to non-German scientists. Information on those fellowships and explanations on how to apply are summarized at https://www.aei.mpg.de/2248863/max-planck-fellowships Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline for full consideration is November 15, 2019. The positions are available as early as Spring 2020, but they can also start later, in Fall 2020. Applications will be considered until all positions are filled. The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. For further information please contact Dr. Andre Schirotzek: andre.schirotzek[AT]aei.mpg.de +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.20. Postdoc position in theoretical particle physics, gravitational physics, and cosmology, Baltimore, USA ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16295 Deadline: 2019-12-01 Location: Baltimore, USA Additional Information: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/14672 Contact: mhall64[AT]jhu.edu The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Johns Hopkins University invites applications for one or more postdoctoral research positions beginning September 2020 in theoretical particle physics, gravitational physics, and cosmology. The faculty in our group consists of Ibrahima Bah, Emanuele Berti, Marc Kamionkowski, David Kaplan, Jared Kaplan, and Surjeet Rajendran. A Ph.D. in physics is required. Applications should consist of a CV, list of publications, summary of research interests, and three letters of recommendation. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. GRG Topical Collection "The Fuzzball Paradigm" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/09/09/grg-topical-collection-the-fu... Additional Information: https://www.springer.com/gp/livingreviews/relativity/news/grg-topical-collec... Call for papers contributing to special article collection We solicit manuscripts on "The Fuzzball Paradigm" for inclusion in a Topical Collection of the journal General Relativity and Gravitation. The fuzzball proposal is a paradigm for black holes. In the conventional picture of a black hole, the region around the horizon is in the vacuum state. In the fuzzball paradigm, string theory effects modify the interior of the black hole up to the horizon scale. The proposal posits that the radiation leaving from a non-extremal fuzzball carries information just like radiation from a piece of burning coal. In recent years, these ideas have been widely explored by a number of authors. This Topical Collection plans to explore the ideas and advances in this area. Topics to be included in this collection include, but are not limited to: - Fuzzball solutions and their properties - D1-D5 CFT - Smooth solutions of alternative theories of gravity - Black Hole information - AdS/CFT and the fuzzball proposal - Classical and quantum properties of black hole microstates Articles with possibly indirect implications for the fuzzball proposal are also welcome. Authors are invited to submit through the website https://www.editorialmanager.com/gerg/. Please indicate that your manuscript is intended for inclusion in the special issue "T.C. : The Fuzzball Paradigm". For preparation, please follow the instructions for authors available at https://www.springer.com/journal/10714 Papers will be published continuously and will appear (as soon as accepted) on the journal website. All submitted papers will be refereed according to the usual high standards of the journal. We look forward to receiving your submission! Samir D. Mathur (Guest Editor), David Turton (Guest Editor), or Amitabh Virmani (GRG Associate Editor). ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Hans-Peter Kuenzle ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/?p=16158 Additional Information: It is with great sadness that we inform you of the death of our mentor, colleague, and friend Hans-Peter Kuenzle. Hans passed away on September 12, 2019, in Edmonton, Canada. Hans was born in Kreuzlingen, Switzerland, in 1940. After undergraduate studies at ETH (Zuerich), where one of his mentors was Heinz Hopf, he moved on to King's College London where he received his PhD in 1967 under the supervision of Prof Hermann Bondi. Hans held a postdoctoral appointment at UC Berkeley before joining the University of Alberta in 1970. He was promoted to Full Professor in 1980 and retired from the University of Alberta in 2006. Hans made important contributions in mathematical relativity. He was well-known for his work on the geometric formulation of the Newtonian limit, the uniqueness problem for the static fluid ball, and the Einstein-Yang-Mills equations. His co-discovery of the SU(2) coloured black hole solutions of the static Einstein-Yang-Mills equations was among his best-known and most influential results. Hans is survived by his wife Nicole and their four children. Todd Oliynyk and Eric Woolgar ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. GRG Editor's Choice: recent highlight articles ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/09/26/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: Shamik Banerjee, "Symmetries of free massless particles and soft theorems", Gen Relativ Gravit (2019) 51: 128. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10714-019-2609-z Pierre Martin-Dussaud, "A primer of group theory for Loop Quantum Gravity and spin-foams", Gen Relativ Gravit (2019) 51: 110. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10714-019-2583-5 Guillaume Bossard and Severin Luest, "Microstate geometries at a generic point in moduli space", Gen Relativ Gravit (2019) 51: 112. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10714-019-2584-4 Joan Garcia i Tormo and Marika Taylor, "One point functions for black hole microstates", Gen Relativ Gravit (2019) 51: 89. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10714-019-2566-6 Please, browse all Editor's Choice articles at: https://www.springer.com/gp/livingreviews/relativity/grg-editors-choice Frank Schulz Publishing Editor GRG ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. Living Reviews in Relativity: "The causal set approach to quantum gravity" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@GU: https://hyperspace.uni-frankfurt.de/2019/09/27/living-reviews-in-relativity-... Additional Information: https://www.springer.com/gp/livingreviews/relativity The open-access journal Living Reviews in Relativity has published a new review article on 27 September 2019: Sumati Surya, "The causal set approach to quantum gravity", Living Rev Relativ (2019) 22:5 https://doi.org/10.1007/s41114-019-0023-1 Abstract: The causal set theory (CST) approach to quantum gravity postulates that at the most fundamental level, spacetime is discrete, with the spacetime continuum replaced by locally finite posets or "causal sets". The partial order on a causal set represents a proto-causality relation while local finiteness encodes an intrinsic discreteness. In the continuum approximation the former corresponds to the spacetime causality relation and the latter to a fundamental spacetime atomicity, so that finite volume regions in the continuum contain only a finite number of causal set elements. CST is deeply rooted in the Lorentzian character of spacetime, where a primary role is played by the causal structure poset. Importantly, the assumption of a fundamental discreteness in CST does not violate local Lorentz invariance in the continuum approximation. On the other hand, the combination of discreteness and Lorentz invariance gives rise to a characteristic non-locality which distinguishes CST from most other approaches to quantum gravity. In this review we give a broad, semi-pedagogical introduction to CST, highlighting key results as well as some of the key open questions. This review is intended both for the beginner student in quantum gravity as well as more seasoned researchers in the field. 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