################################################################# Table of Contents ################################################################# 1. Conferences 1.1 14th Paris Cosmology Colloquium 2010 1.2 Pacific Coast Gravity Meeting 26 1.3 Binary Star Evolution: Mass Loss, Accretion, and Mergers 1.4 Gravitation and Cosmology, 8th Int. Conference of Num. Analysis and Applied Maths 2. Jobs 2.1 International Relativistic Astrophysics PhD: 2010 Announcement 2.2 MULTIDARK postdoctoral research positions 2.3 Postdoctoral research scientist at Barnard College, Columbia University 2.4 Two PhD Positions in Astrophysics (Neutron starquakes) 2.5 Postdoctoral position in GW data analysis and phenomenology at NIKHEF 2.6 Postdoctoral Researcher position in Theoretical Astrophysics at RIT 2.7 Postdoctoral Fellow in Mathematical/Numerical Relativity at Otago 2.8 Research Associates in Gravitational Wave Theory and Data Analysis at Cardiff 3. News ================================================================= 1. Conferences ================================================================= 1.1 14th Paris Cosmology Colloquium 2010 ---------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/12/13/14th-paris-cosmology-colloquium-2010... Starting Thu, Jul 22, 2010 to Sat, Jul 24, 2010 Location: Paris, France Additional Information: http://chalonge.obspm.fr/colloque2010.html Ecole Internationale d'Astrophysique Daniel Chalonge The 14th Paris Cosmology Colloquium 2010 The Standard Model of the Universe: Theory and Observations George Smoot Nobel Prize of Physics and Daniel Chalonge Medal Thursday 22, Friday 23 and Saturday 24 July 2010 at the parisian campus of Paris Observatory (HQ), in the historic Perrault building. The Conference is within the astrofundamental physics spirit of the Chalonge School, on recent observational and theoretical progress on the CMB, Inflation, astrophysical dark matter, dark ages, dark energy, and the theory of the early universe with predictive power. In summary, the aim of the meeting is to put together real cosmological data and hard theory predictive approach connected to them in the framework of the Standard Model of the Universe. Topics: Observational and theoretical progress in the CMB, astrophysical dark matter, dark energy, dark ages. Large and small scale structure formation. Inflation in connection with the CMB and LSS data, slow roll and fast roll inflation, quadrupole suppression and initial conditions, low CMB multipoles. CMB polarization. Neutrinos in cosmology. The Meeting is open to all scientists interested in the subject. All Informations about the meeting and registration to it are displayed at: http://chalonge.obspm.fr/colloque2010.html Early Registration is strongly encouraged The format of the Meeting is intended to allow easy and fruitful mutual contact and communication. Sessions last for full three days in the beautiful parisian campus of Observatoire de Paris (built on orders from Colbert and to plans by Claude Perrault from 1667 to 1672). All sessions take place in the historic Perrault building ("Bâtiment Perrault") of Observatoire de Paris HQ, under the portraits of Laplace, Le Verrier, Lalande, Arago, Delambre and Louis XIV. An exhibition will retrace the 19 years of activity of the Chalonge School and George Smoot participation to the School along these 19 years. Informations on the previous Paris Cosmology Colloquia and of the school events are available at http://chalonge.obspm.fr (lecturers, lists of participants, lecture pdf files and photos during the Colloquia). With compliments and kind regards Chalonge.Ecole[AT]obspm.fr http://chalonge.obspm.fr/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2 Pacific Coast Gravity Meeting 26 ------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/12/12/pacific-coast-gravity-meeting-26/ Starting Fri, Mar 26, 2010 to Sat, Mar 27, 2010 Additional Information: http://ccom.ucsd.edu/~pcgm26/ 26th Pacific Coast Gravity Meeting The 26th Pacific Coast Gravity Meeting will be held at the University of California at San Diego, on March 26 and 27, 2010. In keeping with its tradition, this will be an open, relaxed, and informal conference. We are inviting researchers and students interested in all areas of gravitational physics: classical and quantum gravity, general relativistic astrophysics and cosmology, quantum cosmology, gravitational waves, and experimental gravity. Because this is a regional meeting, many attendees will be from the western United States, but all are welcome. Talks Following the usual tradition all participants, and especially postdocs and graduate students, are encouraged to contribute short, introductory talks on their current research, with the aim of fostering communication and understanding among gravitational physicists with different backgrounds. Everyone who requests to speak will be given equal time (plausibly between 10 and 15 minutes, including a question period). A prize (sponsored by the APS Topical Group on Gravity) will be awarded for the best talk given by a student at the meeting. Program The 26th PCGM will begin at 9am, on March 26, in Ledden Hall, University of California at San Diego (see the Practical Information page of the meeting web site for directions). The Scientific Program will be posted on this website shortly before the meeting, and will be distributed to participants on March 26. The deadline for registration is March 21. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3 Binary Star Evolution: Mass Loss, Accretion, and Mergers ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/12/08/binary-star-evolution-mass-loss-accr... Starting Tue, Jun 22, 2010 to Fri, Jun 25, 2010 Location: Mykonos, Greece Additional Information: http://ciera.northwestern.edu/Ron-fest2010/ Following an enthusiastic response to our preliminary announcement of the conference on binary evolution, we are even more looking forward to our gathering honoring Ron Webbink and further celebrating Peter Eggleton's and Ed van den Heuvel's birthdays! We have now compiled our Scientific Organizing Committee and organization plans are advancing rapidly. Please check out the conference web site: http://ciera.northwestern.edu/Ron-fest2010/. The conference organizing supporters are the Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics (CIERA) at Northwestern University and the "Associazione Cefalù and Astronomy". In this official announcement, we are contacting you with information on important deadlines, and with a request for submission of brief suggestions for potential presentations. PLEASE CIRCULATE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT AS BROADLY AS YOU WISH! IMPORTANT DEADLINES: January 4, 2010 - submission of breif suggestions for presentations (to w-finney[AT]northwestern.edu; e-mail subject: Presentation Suggestion by <your name here>) February 15, 2010 - submission of presentation titles and abstracts March 1, 2010 - early registration; announcement of tentative scientific program March 15, 2010 - announcement of final scientific program April 19, 2010 - room reservations at conference hotel & late registration SCIENCE TOPICS & REQUEST FOR TALK PROPOSALS We invite all interested, potential participants to send us brief suggestion(s) (a couple of sentences) for presentations they would like to give on results that generally connect to any of the prospective topics from the following list: * Mass and Angular Momentum Transfer & Loss * Physics of Common Envelope Evolution * Contact Binaries * Collisions/Mergers * Binaries in Clusters * Cataclysmic Variables & Symbiotic Stars * X-ray Binaries * Binary and Millisecond Pulsars * Binary Supernova Progenitors * Gravitational Wave Sources We particularly invite presentations of recent, exciting results or suggestions for reviews of specific (sub-)areas of interest. The scientific program will comprise 10 sessions (two morning and one late afternoon) over 4 days with a half day free for excursions. Please send your suggestions to: w-finney[AT]northwestern.edu by January 4, 2010. CONFERENCE HOTEL AND ACCOMMODATIONS Mykonos is one of the most beautiful islands in Greece. It has preserved its unique architectural character, crystal clear waters, iconic bays and sandy beaches, despite its popularity. The end of June is one of the best times to visit Greece, before the high traffic of mid-July to August. Our conference will be held at one of the best resort hotels on Mykonos, Greece: Saint John Hotel, http://www.saintjohn.gr/ - It is located in the bay of Agios Ioannis, one of the best beaches on the island, and just across from the island of Delos. A set of rooms has been reserved at the hotel (see http://www.saintjohn.gr/mykonos-accommodation-rooms.php) for conference participants at rates much lower than their regular prices for the time of the conference. Rates are per room (2 occupants) per night and include breakfast and all taxes: Garden View: 160 euros Executive Sea View: 195 euros You will be able to submit your room reservations directly to the hotel by faxing a reservation form. Well before the deadline for the room reservations we will set up a system through which participants interested in finding room-mates can pair up. In the coming months we will also provide a list of nearby hotels with lower room rates. More information on all these issues will appear on the conference web site and will be circulated in our next circular some time in the middle of January. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION The deadline for early registration is March 1, 2010. The early-registration fee is equal to 250 euros (300 euros for late registration). This fee will cover the conference room, all coffee breaks, the registration reception on the evening of June 21, the conference dinner, and the proceedings book to be published in the AIP Conference Series. Information about how to register will appear on the conference web site and in our next circular. SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Matthew Bailes - Swinburne University of Technology Luciano Burderi - University of Cagliari Tiziana di Salvo - University of Palermo Peter Eggleton - Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Zhanwen Han - Chinese Academy of Sciences Vicky Kalogera - Northwestern University Andrew King - University of Leicester Gijs Nelemans - Radboud University Fred Rasio - Northwestern University Hans Ritter - MPA Garching Mike Shara - American Museum of Natural History Chris Tout - University of Cambridge Ed van den Heuvel - University of Amsterdam Ron Webbink - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Dayal Wickramasinghe - Australian National University +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4 Gravitation and Cosmology, 8th Int. Conference of Num. Analysis and Applied Maths ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/12/06/symposium-on-gravitation-and-cosmolo... Starting Sun, Sep 19, 2010 to Sat, Sep 25, 2010 Location: Island of Rhodes, Greece Additional Information: http://www.icnaam.org/Sessions_Minisymposia.htm Dear colleagues, the "Second Big Challenge Symposium - The Big Challenge of Cosmological Understanding: Gravitation, Dark Matter and Dark Energy. Towards New Scenarios"  will be held within the 8th International Conference of Numerical Analysis and Applied Mathematics, see http://www.icnaam.org/Sessions_Minisymposia.htm, Symposium no. 13. The dates are: 19-25/09/2010. Location: Island of Rhodes, Greece - Hotel and Conference Center: Rodos Palace: http://www.rodos-palace.com/. This year we will celebrate the 65th birthday of Prof. Dr. Peter Deuflhard. For full information kindly contact: cordac.galilei[AT]gmail.com. I will be grateful to you if you forward this <span>invitation</span> to other colleagues. Thanks for your kind attention. Best regards, Ch. -- Dr. Christian Corda, PhD Chairman of the  "Second Big Challenge Symposium - The Big Challenge of Cosmological Understanding: Gravitation, Dark Matter and Dark Energy. Towards New Scenarios" Editor in Chief of "The Open Astronomy Journal" (ISSN 1874-3811 http://bentham.org/open/toaaj/EBM.htm ) Editor of "The International Journal of Mathematics and Mathematical Sciences" http://www.hindawi.com/83262693.html Scientific Director of the Associazione Scientifica Galileo Galilei, Via Pier Cironi 16, I-59100 Prato ITALY ================================================================= 2. Jobs ================================================================= 2.1 International Relativistic Astrophysics PhD: 2010 Announcement ------------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/12/24/the-international-relativistic-astro... Institution: Europe Deadline: Sun, Feb 28, 2010 Additional Information: http://www.irap-phd.org/ The International Relativistic Astrophysics PhD is a newly established international Doctorate Program in Astrophysics that has been selected by the European Commission as an Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorate http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus/results_compendia/selected_projects... This PhD program has a duration of 3 years and is developed within a consortium: - UNIVERSITE DE NICE - SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France (Coordinating institution) - SHANGHAI ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATORY, China - FREE UNIVERSITY OF BERLIN, Germany - AEI - POTSDAM, Germany - TARTU OBSERVATORY, Estonia - STOCKHOLM UNIVERSTIY, Sweden - UNIVERSITY OF FERRARA, Italy - UNIVERSITY OF ROME - LA SAPIENZA, Italy - BRAZILIAN CENTRE FOR PHYSICS RESEARCH, Brazil - OBSERVATORY OF THE CÔTE D'AZUR, France - INDIAN CENTRE FOR SPACE PHYSICS, India - INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR RELATIVISTIC ASTROPHYSICS NETWORK, Italy - UNIVERSITY OF SAVOIE, France Applications are now solicited for the course starting in September 2010. Deadline for Application: February 28, 2010 We invite applications from top-ranked students that either hold or are expected to obtain before August 2010 a Masters Degree in Theoretical Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Mathematics or closely related fields. A certified good knowledge of the English language is required. The selection of students is primarily based on excellence. 10 Erasmus Mundus Doctorate Fellowships will be made available by the European Commission. Full information about the IRAP PhD program, the application form, the current poster, and detailed instructions on how to apply can be found on the web-site: http://www.irap-phd.org/ The contact e-mail for inquiries is: chardonnet[AT]lapp.in2p3.fr [Pascal Chardonnet] Thank you for your support. Prof. Remo Ruffini Director of Erasmus Mundus IRAP PhD, ICRANet and University of ROMA La Sapienza ruffini[AT]icra.it +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2 MULTIDARK postdoctoral research positions --------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/12/17/multidark-postdoctoral-research-posi... Institution: Spain Deadline: Fri, Jan 15, 2010 Additional Information: http://projects.ift.uam.es/multidark/offerspost.php Multimessenger Approach for Dark Matter Detection (MULTIDARK) is a project supported by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation's Consolider-Ingenio 2010 Programme, involving most of the Spanish Institutions active on Dark Matter research, and covering all aspects of the subject, theoretical and experimental. It comprises 17 Spanish Research Groups, as well as several foreign members engaged in theoretical, astrophysical, cosmological and experimental aspects of dark matter research. The latter include theoretical and experimental analyses of direct and indirect detection experiments as varied as ANAIS, ROSEBUD, EURECA, GAW, MAGIC, CTA, Fermi-GLAST, PAMELA, ANTARES, KM3NeT, AUGER, JEM-EUSO, LISA. The postdoctoral scholars are expected to work with the existing group members. We encourage applicants in all areas of dark matter research. Selection by the MULTIDARK steering committee will be on the basis of demonstrated excellence. The appointment will be for two years, although in special cases 2+1 years can also be offered (third year contingent on successful performance). The position includes some travel funds. Candidates should apply online at: http://projects.ift.uam.es/multidark/offerspost.php indicating the preferred name(s) of the host group(s) and including a CV, publication list, statement of research interests, and arrange for three letters of recommendation. Applications received by January 15th, 2010, will receive full consideration for positions starting in 2010. Later applications may also be considered. Informal inquiries and requests for additional information may also be made to Prof. Carlos Muñoz at carlos.munnoz[AT]uam.es +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3 Postdoctoral research scientist at Barnard College, Columbia University --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/12/15/postdoctoral-research-scientist-at-b... Institution: New York, U.S.A. Additional Information: http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/BCCU We invite applications for a postdoctoral research scientist to work in the area of  black holes and gravitational wave astrophysics  at Barnard College, Columbia University, to begin in September 2010 for a 2 year appointment. The successful applicant would work with Prof. Janna Levin on theoretical aspects of astrophysical sources such as black hole dynamics. The successful applicant would also join The Institute for Strings, Cosmology, and Astroparticle Physics (ISCAP) at Columbia. Other research areas in which ISCAP members are active include cosmology, string theory, particle astrophysics, and gravitational physics. Applicants are encouraged to apply online at http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/BCCU The candidate must have a PhD or the equivalent and will be asked to supply a letter of interest; a complete *curriculum vitae *and publication list; and 3 letters of recommendation. Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and individuals from underrepresented groups. Review of applications will begin December 21, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. Contact Information Professor Janna Levin Department of Physics and Astronomy Barnard College/Columbia University 3009 Broadway New York, NY 10027 janna[AT]astro.columbia.edu +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4 Two PhD Positions in Astrophysics (Neutron starquakes) ---------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/12/09/two-phd-positions-in-astrophysics-ne... Institution: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Deadline: Mon, Feb 15, 2010 Additional Information: http://www.astro.uva.nl/~awatts Applications are invited for two 4-year PhD positions to begin in Fall 2010 or as soon as possible thereafter. The successful candidates will work with Dr. Anna Watts on the physics of neutron starquakes. They will join a team exploring how and where stress builds up in a neutron star, and what happens when a starquake is triggered. One project will focus on the development and release of magnetic stresses in the solid crusts of neutron stars, while the other will explore the role of the nuclear fluids that penetrate the crust. Although both projects are primarily theoretical, ample opportunities exist for involvement in new missions such as the Fermi Gamma-Ray Space Telescope, and upcoming radio telescopes including LOFAR. The successful candidates will interact with a wide network of international collaborators, and the positions come with funds for travel and computers. Applicants must have a Masters degree or equivalent in Physics or Astronomy, and be reasonably fluent in English. The gross salary is on the Dutch university scale (2042€/month in the 1st year, increasing to 2612€/month by the 4th year), with good social and medical benefits plus holiday and end-of-year bonuses. PhD students are expected to spend about 20% of their time assisting with undergraduate courses. Interested candidates should submit via email (to the address below) a concise letter of interest, a CV, an official list of courses taken and grades, and a publication list (if appropriate). They should also arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent to the same address. Review of applications will begin on February 15th 2010 and continue until the positions are filled. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Receipt of applications will be acknowledged. The Astronomical Institute ‘Anton Pannekoek’ is a lively international research institute with about 20 faculty/postdocs, 20-25 PhD students and a similar number of Masters students. English is the working language. The institute is only 20 minutes from the heart of Amsterdam, in a new building on the Amsterdam Science Park. Further information/applications: By email to Dr. Anna Watts, A.L.Watts[AT]uva.nl Institute webpage http://www.astro.uva.nl Group webpage http://www.astro.uva.nl/~awatts +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5 Postdoctoral position in GW data analysis and phenomenology at NIKHEF ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/12/07/postdoctoral-position-in-gw-data-ana... Institution: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Deadline: Mon, Feb 01, 2010 The gravitational physics group at Nikhef in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in gravitational wave data analysis and phenomenology. Nikhef is the national institute for subatomic physics in the Netherlands with about 240 employees: 145 physicists, 75 engineers / technicians and 20 employees for general support. Based in Amsterdam, it is a collaboration between four universities and the funding agency FOM. It coordinates and supports major Dutch activities in experimental subatomic physics, with strong involvement in projects at CERN as well as various astroparticle physics observatories, and gravitational-wave physics. In addition it has a theory department. The gravitational physics group is a member of the Virgo Collaboration, is active in the LISA effort, and plays an important role in the Einstein Telescope design study. It is led by prof.dr. J.F.J. van den Brand. Other than 6 staff instrumentalists, the Nikhef group and its collaborators in the Netherlands consists of data analysts (C. Van Den Broeck and H.J. Bulten), astronomers and astrophysicists (J. Kuijpers, G. Nelemans), and theorists (J.W. van Holten and M. Postma), together with a number of students and postdocs. There is also vibrant collaboration with individuals and groups around the world. The Nikhef group itself will expand significantly over the next several years. More information about our activities can be found at http://www.nikhef.nl/en/for-nikhef-users/departments/scientific-departments/.... The successful candidate will (i) participate in analysis of S6/VSR2 data, in the context of compact binary coalescence, and/or (ii) help prepare for scientific opportunities with Advanced LIGO and Virgo as well as third generation instruments on the ground and in space (Einstein Telescope and LISA). The position is for 2 years initially and extendable by an additional year. Applicants should expect to have their PhD by September 2010. They should send a C.V., list of publications, and a brief statement of research interests, preferably by e-mail before February 1st, 2010 to dr. C. Van Den Broeck (vdbroeck[At]nikhef.nl), with a c.c. to T. van Egdom (pz[AT]nikhef.nl). Please also arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to these addresses. Applications may also be sent by regular mail to: Nikhef Personnel Department, P.O. Box 41882, NL-1009 DB Amsterdam. Please quote vacancy nr: 091139. Informal inquiries can be made with dr. C. Van Den Broeck (vdbroeck[AT]nikhef.nl). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6 Postdoctoral Researcher position in Theoretical Astrophysics at RIT ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/12/03/postdoctoral-researcher-position-in-... Institution: Rochester, New York, USA Deadline: Sun, Jan 31, 2010 Additional Information: http://ccrg.rit.edu/ The astrophysics group at the Rochester Institute of Technology is seeking one or more outstanding postdoctoral researchers in theoretical astrophysics. We are particularly interested in candidates with computational experience, to make use of the superb facilities at RIT for gravitational simulations. These include a 32-node GRAPE cluster with a speed of 4 Tflops; three, GRAPE-6 computers; and a 110 node high-performance cluster. The successful applicant will work with David Merritt and Joshua Faber on one or more topics of current research interest at RIT, which include evolution of galactic nuclei, calculation of event rates for gravitational wave detectors, interaction of supermassive black holes with their stellar and gaseous environments, and stellar collisions. Outstanding candidates in related fields will also be considered. To apply, please send a CV and statement of research interest to David Merritt at merritt_at_astro.rit.edu. In addition, please arrange for 2-3 letters of recommendation to be sent to the same address before January 31 2010. Postal address for resume submission (e-mail submission is preferred): ATTN David Merritt Rochester Institute of Technology Department of Physics 85 Lomb Memorial Drive Rochester, NY 14623 USA Included Benefits: http://finweb.rit.edu/humanresources/benefits/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7 Postdoctoral Fellow in Mathematical/Numerical Relativity at Otago --------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/12/03/postdoctoral-fellow-in-mathematicaln... Institution: Dunedin, New Zealand Deadline: Fri, Jan 29, 2010 Additional Information: http://www.otago.ac.nz/jobs Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a fixed-term Postdoctoral Fellow in Applied Mathematics in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. The position is for up to three years. It is attached to the Marsden funded project “Global simulation of gravitational waves from isolated systems”. Applicants with a strong background in general relativity and/or numerical methods for PDEs are particularly encouraged to apply. Specific enquiries may be directed to Professor J. Frauendiener, Chair of Applied Mathematics, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Tel 03 479 7770, Email joergf_at_maths.otago.ac.nz Specific information about the Department can be obtained from the Departmental web page www.maths.otago.ac.nz Applications quoting reference number A09/170 close on Friday 29 January 2010. Application Information Send applications to the Human Resources Division, Email job.applications_at_otago.ac.nz, Fax 03 479 8279. With each application, please include an application form, an EEO information form, a covering letter and your curriculum vitae. The forms and a full job description are available at www.otago.ac.nz/jobs   Alternatively, contact the Human Resources Division, Tel 03 479 8269, Email job.applications_at_otago.ac.nz Equal opportunity in employment is University policy. E tautoko ana Te Whare Wananga o Otago i te kaupapa whakaorite whiwhinga mahi. www.otago.ac.nz/jobs DO NOT send original documents in support of your application - copies are adequate and preferred. Documents will not be returned. Please complete a separate application form and include a separate copy of your curriculum vitae and supporting documents for each vacancy you wish to apply for. For ease of processing and to avoid cost and waste, we ask that applications are not presented in folders. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8 Research Associates in Gravitational Wave Theory and Data Analysis at Cardiff --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2009/12/02/research-associates-2-posts-gravitat... Institution: Cardiff, U.K. Deadline: Fri, Jan 08, 2010 Additional Information: http://www.cf.ac.uk/jobs/academic/20090622-080110.html Cardiff Gravitational Physics (http://www.astro.cardiff.ac.uk/research/gravity/) is seeking applications to fill one or more STFC- and EC-funded research positions. You will have the opportunity to take part in the exciting search for gravitational waves in data from the most sensitive interferometers built to date using state-of-the-art computational infrastructure. Group members play leading roles in efforts to detect signals from the coalescence of neutron star and black hole binaries, and from gamma-ray bursts. They model astrophysical sources of gravitational waves and develop search algorithms for their detection and interpretation with current and future detectors. You will also have the opportunity to participate in the design study of the Einstein Telescope, a third generation gravitational wave antenna with an anticipated sensitivity a factor of 10 better than the advanced LIGO detectors. The positions are available initially for a period of two years, and are at the Research Associate (Grade 6) level. The nominal starting date is October 2010, but the precise starting dates are negotiable. Salary: £29704 - £35469 per annum. (Grade 6). Closing date: 08 January 2010. Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Patrick Sutton by email at Patrick.Sutton[AT]astro.cf.ac.uk. Instructions for applying may be found here: http://www.cf.ac.uk/jobs/academic/20090622-080110.html Completed applications should be sent directly to vacancies[At]cardiff.ac.uk and cc'ed to Patrick.Sutton[AT]astro.cf.ac.uk. ================================================================= 3. News =================================================================