########################################## Table of Contents ########################################### 1. Conferences 1.1. Geometric Analysis and Relativity, Hefei, China 1.2. Asymptotic Analysis in General Relativity, Grenoble, France 1.3. 17th Eastern Gravity Meeting, West Virginia University 1.4. Canadian Conference on General Relativity and Relativistic Astrophysics, Winnipeg 1.5. BritGrav 14, University of Cambridge, UK 1.6. 44th Saas-Fee course: Cosmology with wide-field surveys 1.7. From Classical to Quantum GR: Applications to cosmology, Brighton, UK 1.8. Hot topics in Modern Cosmology, Cargese, France 1.9. Supernovae, Gamma-ray bursts and the induced gravitational collapse, Les Houches, France 1.10. Subatomic particles, Nucleons, Atoms, Universe: Processes and Structure, Minsk, Belarus 2. Jobs 2.1. Postdoctroral Fellowships in Gravitational-Wave Physics at ICTS-TIFR, India 2.2. Postdoc in Gravity at the University of Nottingham 2.3. Master and Ph.D. in Physics at Osaka University, Japan: course in English 2.4. EADS Postdoctoral Prize Fellowships at ICTS-TIFR and TIFR-CAM, India 3. News 3.1. New CQG focus issue on Pulsar Timing Arrays edited by M A Bizouard, F Jenet, R Price and C M Will 3.2. Living Reviews in Relativity: "Gravitational-Wave Tests of General Relativity with Ground-Based Detectors and Pulsar-Timing Arrays" 3.3. Chalonge School Autumn Open Session of Scientific Culture 2013 3.4. New CQG focus issue on Astrophysical Black Holes edited by David Merritt and Luciano Rezzolla ============================================== 1. Conferenes ============================================== 1.1. Geometric Analysis and Relativity, Hefei, China --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/?p=8918 Starting: 2014-07-06 to 2014-07-10 Location: Hefei, China Additional Information: http://staff.ustc.edu.cn/~xinw09/ Contact: piotr.chrusciel[AT]univie.ac.at The University of Science and Technology of China, in Hefei, is hosting a conference entitled "Geometric Analysis and Relativity", which will be held July 6-10, 2014. The primary aim of the conference is to gather together leading experts in elliptic aspects of Mathematical Relativity and related areas of Geometric Analysis to discuss recent advances and new directions of research in these areas, and to expose graduate students and young mathematicians in China to these developments. The list of speakers includes Lan-Hsuang Huang (University of Connecticut), Marcus Khuri (Stony Brook), Dan Knopf (University of Texas), Marc Mars (Salamanca), David Maxwell (University of Alaska), Caleb Meier (UC San Diego), Lorenzo Mazzieri (Scuola Normale Superiore), Jan Metzger (Potsdam), Pengzi Miao (Miami), Ettore Minguzzi (Firenze), Jie Qing (Santa Cruz), Natasa Sesum (Rutgers), Yuguang Shi (Peking University), Mu-Tao Wang (Columbia). The meeeting is organized by Mingliang Cai, Xiuxiong Chen, Piotr Chrusciel, Greg Galloway, and Jim Isenberg. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.2. Asymptotic Analysis in General Relativity, Grenoble, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/?p=8915 Starting: 2014-06-16 to 2014-07-04 Location: Grenoble, France Additional Information: http://if-summer2014.sciencesconf.org/ Contact: Dietrich.Hafner[AT]ujf-grenoble.fr We are announcing a summer school and conference in Grenoble, France, entitled "Asymptotic Analysis in General Relativity". The summer school will start on the 16th of June 2014 and last two weeks. It will be followed by a one week international conference from the 30th June to the 4th July. The summer school will consist of five mini-courses of eight hours each, given by Lars Andersson, Christian Gerard, Rod Gover, Jeremie Szeftel and Andras Vasy. The topics covered will be geometry and analysis in black hole spacetimes, quantum field theory on curved spacetimes, conformal geometry and tractor calculus with a view to applications in GR, the resolution of the bounded L2 curvature conjecture in General Relativity, microlocal analysis and wave propagation. All information can be found on the conference webpage. http://if-summer2014.sciencesconf.org/ Registration is now open. To register, use the conference webpage. The deadline for registration to the mini-courses is 12th May 2014. The deadline for registration to the conference is 27th May 2014. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.3. 17th Eastern Gravity Meeting, West Virginia University --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/?p=8913 Starting: 2014-05-17 to 2014-05-18 Location: Morgantown, WV, USA Additional Information: http://astro.wvu.edu/ Contact: sean.mcwilliams[AT]mail.wvu.edu The 17th Eastern Gravity Meeting will be held May 16-17, 2014 at West Virginia University. The format of the meeting will follow previous regional meetings, where all participants may present a talk of approximately 10-15 minutes, depending on the total number of talks. A conference website will be open within a few months, at which time more details, registration information, and abstract submission will be available. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.4. Canadian Conference on General Relativity and Relativistic Astrophysics, Winnipeg --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/?p=8856 Starting: 2014-05-21 to 2014-05-23 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Additional Information: http://ccgrra15.uwinnipeg.ca Contact: g.kunstatter[AT]uwinnipeg.ca University of Winnipeg, May 21-23, 2014 The 15th Canadian Conference on General Relativity and Relativistic Astrophysics (CCGRRA XV) will be the latest in a series of meetings bringing together Canadian and international researchers, including students, for scientific discussion and exchange of ideas. A wide range of closely related topics will be covered, including mathematical relativity, numerical approaches to general relativity, string theory, loop quantum gravity, cosmology, gravitational waves, and compact astrophysical objects. All of these areas have seen substantial progress in recent years, including the development of new techniques in numerical calculations relevant to gravitational wave observatories such as LIGO, new observations in astrophysics and cosmology, string-inspired models of cosmology, and theoretical insights into black hole information. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.5. BritGrav 14, University of Cambridge, UK --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/11/05/britgrav-14/ Starting: 2014-03-31 to 2014-04-01 Location: Cambridge, UK Additional Information: http://www.ast.cam.ac.uk/meetings/2014/britgrav.14 Contact: BritGrav14[AT]ast.cam.ac.uk The 14th BritGrav (British Gravity) Meeting will be held on 31 March – 1 April 2014 at the University of Cambridge in St Catharine's College. The meeting covers all areas of classical and quantum gravity, including astrophysics, cosmology, mathematical general relativity, gravitational wave data analysis and instrumentation. It is intended to bring together the entire gravitational research community to further collaboration and allow young researchers to showcase their work. We hope that all interested graduate students and post-docs will be able to give talks; there shall be talks by others if time allows. There will be a prize for the best student talk. There is no conference fee, but participants are responsible for their own accommodation, meals and travel. Tea and coffee will be provided in breaks. Accommodation will be available at St Catharine's College and limited funds have been provided by the IoP to assist with student participation. More details can be found on the conference website. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.6. 44th Saas-Fee course: Cosmology with wide-field surveys --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/?p=8889 Starting: 2014-03-02 to 2014-03-07 Location: Engelberg, Switzerland Additional Information: http://saasfee2014.epfl.ch Contact: saasfee2014[AT]listes.epfl.ch Dear Colleagues, This is to remind you that the registration for the 2014 Saas Fee lectures is open. Those interested in financial support should apply before 21st November 2013. Also the early-bird registration (CHF 250) will terminate on 13th December 2013, normal registration will be open until 23rd January 2014. The 2014 Saas Fee lectures will be on: COSMOLOGY WITH WIDE-FIELD SURVEYS The course will take place on 2-7 March 2014 in the Swiss mountain village and ski resort of Engelberg. The topics and lecturers are - Theory / Dark Energy: Prof. Luca Amendola (Institut fuer Theoretische Physik - Universitaet Heidelberg), - Galaxy Clustering: Dr. Camille Bonvin (Institute of Astronomy, University of Cambridge), - Weak Lensing: Prof. Sarah Bridle (Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics, University of Manchester), - Bayesian Methods: Dr. Roberto Trotta (Astrophysics Group, Imperial College). SCIENTIFIC RATIONALE: With the advent of several current and future ground and space-based surveys, this advanced course aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to wide-field cosmological surveys. It is aimed at PhD students and postdoctoral scientists from cosmology and astronomy backgrounds. More details can be found on the course website http://saasfee2014.epfl.ch. REGISTRATION: The number of participants is limited to about one hundred. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The registration is open from now until 23 January 2014 or until all places have been allocated. An early-bird discount for the registration fee is available until 2nd December 2013. The registration form can be found here: http://saasfee2014.epfl.ch. **Please feel free to forward this announcement to anyone interested** in future wide-field surveys. For enquiries please contact saasfee2014[AT]listes.epfl.ch. We are looking forward to seeing many of you in Engelberg next year! The organisers, ------------------------------ Ruth Durrer (UNIGE), Alexandre Refregier (ETHZ), Martin Kunz (UNIGE) and Anais Rassat (EPFL). contact: saasfee2014[AT]listes.epfl.ch +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.7. From Classical to Quantum GR: Applications to cosmology, Brighton, UK --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/?p=8954 Starting: 2014-04-23 to 2014-04-25 Location: Brighton, UK Additional Information: http://www.sussex.ac.uk/physics/newsandevents/classicalquantumgr Contact: x.calmet[AT]sussex.ac.uk This short Graduate School which will take place on April 23-25 2014 will be the second of a series started in 2013 at the University of Sussex. From Classical to Quantum GR aims at bringing together students from high energy physics, cosmology and astrophysics to discuss the state of the art in classical and quantum gravity. The series started in 2013 as a COST school and focussed on applications to black holes. The 2014 edition will focus on applications to cosmology. Our sponsors this year are SEPnet and the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences at Sussex. We have planned the following lectures: - Inflation and Higgs inflation, Fedor Bezrukov (University of Connecticut) - Quantum Gravity imprints in the CMB, Claus Kiefer (University of Cologne) - Quantum Gravity Phenomenology, Sabine Hossenfelder (Nordita, Stockholm) - Review of LambdaCDM cosmology, David Seery (University of Sussex) - more speakers are currently being contacted We kindly ask you to register (below) as soon as possible, the deadline for registration will be April 4, 2014. The registration fees have been fixed at 50 GBP and will cover coffee breaks and a pub evening. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.8. Hot topics in Modern Cosmology, Cargese, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/11/19/hot-topics-in-modern-cosmology/ Starting: 2014-05-12 to 2014-05-17 Location: IESC (Cargese, France) Additional Information: http://www.cpt.univ-mrs.fr/~cosmo/SW_2014/SW8.html Contact: triay[AT]cpt.Univ-mrs.fr Spontaneous Workshop (SW) brings together specialists on recent insights in Particle Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology. The aim is to stimulate debates on common topics in views of providing us with innovating ideas. The workshop’s organization is based on an optimal number of concise presentations and enough space for discussions on emergent problems in order to encourage interactions among participants. SW8 topics includes : - Cosmological parameters, Anomalies in CMB - Baryon and Lepton number violation, CP violation - LHC and Dark Matter, Astroparticle Physics - Neutrino Cosmology - Baryogenesis and Leptogenesis, Cosmic antimatter - Inflation, Dark Energy, Modified Gravity - Cosmological Large Scale Structures, Magnetic Fields - Gravitational waves of Cosmological and Astrophysical origin +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.9. Supernovae, Gamma-ray bursts and the induced gravitational collapse, Les Houches, France --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/11/29/supernovae-gamma-ray-bursts-and-the-... Starting: 2014-05-11 to 2014-05-16 Location: Les Houches Additional Information: http://www.icranet.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=784 Contact: mariaelena.pirone[AT]icranet.org Ecole de Physique de Les Houches IRAP PhD and Erasmus Mundus Workshop Supernovae, Gamma-ray bursts and the induced gravitational collapse The workshop is promoted by ICRANet within the International Relativistic Astrophysics Ph.D. Program (IRAP PhD) and the ERASMUS MUNDUS activities. The recent astrophysical data observed by the satellites Swift, Fermi, Agile as well as the observations of the largest telescopes: VLT, Canari Island and KEK in Hawaii give a clear evidence for a new scenario of understanding between Supernovae and the GRBs. The induced gravitational concept initially proposed in 2001 and then in 2006 revisited appear to give a complete explanation of the main observational data. The new concept of cosmic matrix has been recently proposed and will be discussed with special attention to GRBs 970828, 060218, 060614, 060729, 061007, 080319B, 090227B, 090510A, 090618, 091127, 101023, 110709B, 111228A, 130427A, 130925A. Invited lecturers include: Boer Michel, Della Valle Massimo, Izzo Luca, Meynet George, Muccino Marco, Nomoto Ken’ichi t.b.c., Penacchioni Ana Virginia, Pisani Giovanni Battista, Soderberg Alicia t.b.c., Xang-Yu Wang et al. Les Houches Physics School is affiliated with Universite' Joseph Fourier Grenoble I (UJF). The school is a joint interuniversity facility of UJF and Grenoble-INP, and the Direction des Sciences de la Matiere du Commissariat a l’Energie Atomique (CEA/DSM). Please download the poster from http://www.icranet.org/images/stories/Meetings/les_houches_2014/poster.pdf +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.10. Subatomic particles, Nucleons, Atoms, Universe: Processes and Structure, Minsk, Belarus --------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/11/29/subatomic-particles-nucleons-atoms-u... Starting: 2014-03-10 to 2014-03-14 Location: Minsk, Belarus Additional Information: http://www.icranet.org/zeldovich2014 Contact: mariaelena.pirone@icranet.org Subatomic particles, Nucleons, Atoms, Universe: Processes and Structure An international conference in honor of Ya. B. Zeldovich 100th Anniversary in Minsk (Second announcement) The 8 of March 2014 signs the 100th anniversary of the birth of Yakov Borisovich Zeldovich in Minsk. In this occasion International Center for Relativistic Astrophysics Network (ICRANet) together with the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus organize an international conference to be held in National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, Minsk, Belarus in March 10-14, 2014. Confirmed speakers: - Felix Aharonian: Exploring the Physics of Black Holes with Gamma-Rays - Gennady Bisnovatyi-Kogan: Outer parts of large galactic clusters in presence of a dark energy - Sandip Chakrabarti: Black Hole Astrophysics and the contribution of Zeldovich - Valery Chechetkin: History of modeling of supernovae explosion - Artur Chernin: Dark energy in galaxies systems - Andrey Doroshkevich: Zeldovich nonlinear approximation - Maxim Khlopov: Zeldovich's legacy in Cosmoparticle physics - Mario Novello: Perspectives of the Geometric Scalar Gravity - Nikolai Shakura: Wind Accretion: Theory and Observations Alexei Starobinsky Quantum-gravitational particle creation and generation of metric fluctuations in cosmology Registration fee: 200 euro (on site) Registration is now open at the conference website: http://www.icranet.org/zeldovich2014 Please download the preliminary poster from http://www.icranet.org/images/stories/Meetings/ZM2/poster2014.pdf +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 2. Jobs ============================================== 2.1. Postdoctroral Fellowships in Gravitational-Wave Physics at ICTS-TIFR, India ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/11/29/postdoctoral-fellowships-in-gravitat... Deadline: 2014-01-15 Location: Bangalore, India Additional Information: http://icts.res.in/postdoctoral_fellowships/ Contact: ajith[AT]icts.res.in International Centre for Theoretical Science, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (ICTS-TIFR), Bangalore invites applications from highly motivated candidates for postdoctoral positions. Founded in 2007, ICTS is a new initiative in Indian science. It is conceived to contribute to the growth of excellence in the basic sciences through its programs, interactions and cross-fertilization between disciplines. ICTS provides a platform and infrastructure to organize various activities in theoretical and mathematical sciences. ICTS also has an active in-house research program. Current research spans the areas of astrophysical relativity, statistical physics and turbulence, data assimilation and dynamical systems, and string theory. Other areas under consideration are cosmology, multiscale and complex systems including interfaces with biology, theoretical biology, mathematics, computer science and computational sciences with strong interface to other areas at ICTS. Research interests of the Astrophysical Relativity group include gravitational-wave physics and astronomy, analytical and numerical relativity, relativistic astrophysics, high-performance computing, etc. Candidates are expected to have a PhD in Physics or Astrophysics with an excellent track record. Although PhDs in gravitational-wave physics, relativistic astrophysics, cosmology etc. are preferred, candidates from other areas with strong analytical and computational skills will also be considered. Two kinds of postdoctoral positions are offered: * Post Doctoral Fellow (3 years): Emoluments range from Rs 21,000-24,000 and a contingency grant of Rs 20,000 per annum. Initial appointments will be for a two year period, with an extension to a third year after an academic review. * Post Doctoral Visiting Scientist (2 years): Emoluments range from Rs 35,000-43,000 per month. This position is open to candidates with excellent record and  requires minimum 1 year of postdoctoral experience. Post doctoral fellows in scheme 1 can also be considered for this position after they have completed the basic requirements. Medical benefits and institutional housing will be provided to all academic members. Optionally members may choose to receive a housing allowance that amounts to 30% of the fellowship. ICTS offers access to high-performance computing facilities, and to most scientific journals. Support for travel for participation in important international meetings is also available. Postdocs will have opportunities to participate in teaching of graduate courses at ICTS. Apart from the regular faculty members, ICTS has an extended associate faculty actively involved in the research and program activities. ICTS organizes around 10-25 programs every year, on diverse topics not restricted to the research interests of the ICTS faculty. The Centre also has an extensive visitor program. Research groups at ICTS are part of, amongst others, the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, Indian Initiative in Gravitational-Wave Observations, Mathematics and Climate Research Network, Indo-French Center for Applied Mathematics, etc.  See http://icts.res.in/research/ for more information. Interested candidates should apply online at http://forms.icts.res.in/postdoc_app. Applicants should also arrange for (at least) two letters of recommendation to be sent directly to postdocapp@icts.res.in. Applications will be normally reviewed twice every year, once in January and once in July. The deadline for the current call is 15 January 2014. ASTROPHYSICAL RELATIVITY AT ICTS The Astrophysical Relativity group includes Parameswaran Ajith (faculty member), Bala Iyer, Tarun Souradeep, Rana Adhikari (adjunct faculty members), Manjari Bagchi, Chandra Kant Mishra, Archisman Ghosh (postdoctoral scholars) and several visiting students. K. G. Arun, Sascha Husa and Mark Hannam are visiting associates. Adjunct faculty members and visiting associates are expected to spend from several weeks to a few months every year at ICTS. The group has strong involvement in the IndIGO consortium and the LIGO Scientific Collaboration. LIVING IN BANGALORE Bangalore, known as the Garden City of India, is the center of India's information technology sector, and is home to many distinguished educational and research institutions. It is among the most cosmopolitan and demographically diverse cities in India, with a pleasant and moderate climate. A permanent campus for ICTS is under construction at Hessarghatta in North Bangalore. USEFUL LINKS Astrophysical Relativity at ICTS: http://www.icts.res.in/research/astrorel Apply online: http://forms.icts.res.in/postdoc_app Upcoming ICTS Programs: http://www.icts.res.in/program/upcoming Bangalore (Wikipedia): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bangalore +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2. Postdoc in Gravity at the University of Nottingham ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/?p=8902 Deadline: 2013-12-17 Location: Nottingham, UK Additional Information: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/ref/SCI1336 Contact: Thomas.Sotiriou[AT]nottingham.ac.uk Applications are invited for a Research Associate position, to work with Dr Thomas Sotiriou on the ERC funded project "Challenging General Relativity". The research is aimed at exploring the limits of General Relativity as a theory of the gravitational interaction. The main research areas of the research group are quantum gravity and phenomenology, alternative theories of gravity, and the strong gravity regime. More details about the group can be found here: http://thomassotiriou.wix.com/challenginggr Candidates must hold or be near completion of a PhD, or equivalent, in mathematics, physics or a closely related discipline. Research experience in the field of gravity and in one of the 3 aforementioned main research areas of the group is essential. This full-time post is available from 1 September 2014 and will be offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of 24 months. In recognition of its commitment to promoting women in science, The University of Nottingham is one of four universities to hold a Silver Athena SWAN Award. To apply please visit this link: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/ref/SCI1336 Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Thomas Sotiriou, email: thomas.sotiriou[AT]nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.  For information about the School of Mathematical Sciences, which has strong and active research groups, see: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/mathematics/index.aspx. Closing date: 17 December 2013. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3. Master and Ph.D. in Physics at Osaka University, Japan: course in English ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/11/22/master-and-ph-d-in-physics-at-osaka-... Deadline: 2013-12-20 Location: Osaka, Japan Additional Information: http://www.rcnp.osaka-u.ac.jp/~IPC/ Contact: IPCoffice[AT]ile.osaka-u.ac.jp The Department of Physics of Osaka University is calling for applications to its International Physics Course (IPC). It offers Master and Ph.D. courses on a wide range of research topics in Physics (see the webpage below for more details). Some successful applicants will receive a scholarship. Education and research is conducted in English (but students are welcome to learn a little of Japanese language and culture). Applications for admission to academic year 2014/15 (starting from October 1, 2014) are accepted until December 20, 2013. For further information see the website. Luca Baiotti Osaka University +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4. EADS Postdoctoral Prize Fellowships at ICTS-TIFR and TIFR-CAM, India ------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/11/29/eads-postdoctoral-prize-fellowships-... Deadline: 2014-01-15 Location: Bangalore, India Additional Information: http://www.icts.res.in/news/details/146/ Contact: ajith[AT]icts.res.in International Centre for Theoretical Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (ICTS-TIFR) and TIFR Centre for Applicable Mathematics (TIFR-CAM) invite applications from highly motivated candidates for a number of EADS Prize Postdoctoral Fellowship positions. These fellowships are supported by the EADS Corporate Foundation through an International Teaching and Research Chair titled “Mathematics of Complex Systems” at ICTS-TIFR and TIFR-CAM. The EADS Chair is aimed to develop innovative research involving theoretical, applied, and computational work related to mathematics of complex systems. Fellowships are available in the following areas: - Numerical relativity, gravitational-wave physics and astrophysics (PI: Parameswaran Ajith ajith[AT]icts.res.in) - Dynamical systems, stochastic analysis, and data assimilation (PI: Amit Apte apte[]ATicts.res.in) - Homogenization and control of PDEs, inverse problems (PIs: M. Vanninathan vanni[AT]math.tifrbng.res.in, Mythily Ramaswamy mythily[AT]math.tifrbng.res.in, Venky Krishnan vkrishnan[AT]math.tifrbng.res.in) - Numerical methods for fluid flows and uncertainty quantification (PI: Praveen C. praveen[AT]math.tifrbng.res.in) - Inertial particles in turbulent fluid flows (PI: Samriddhi Sankar Ray  ssray[AT]icts.res.in) The research themes are described in more detail at http://www.icts.res.in/eads_chair and http://math.tifrbng.res.in/eads-chair/. Fellows are expected to work closely with the research groups at ICTS and CAM in Bangalore. In addition, Fellows will have opportunity to interact with experts from all over the world through collaborative visits, workshops and conferences, funded by the program. Christopher K. R. T. Jones of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is currently the EADS Visiting Professor. ELIGIBILITY Applications are invited from candidates who have relevant experience in any of the above areas. Candidates must have a PhD degree in mathematics, physics or engineering.  The ideal candidate must have an aptitude for applied mathematics and scientific computing. Prior research experience in the specific areas mentioned above is recommended, but not essential. SALARY AND BENEFITS The initial appointment will be for two years, with a possibility of extension up to four years. Renewal for the third year will depend on a comprehensive review of the scientific activity of the Fellow. The salary will be comparable to that of an assistant professor in India (Rs. 50,000 per month during the first year, with 10% increase in subsequent years). In addition, a research grant of Rs. 150,000 per annum can be availed, apart from relocation allowances and medical benefits. Fellows can also opt for Institute accommodation or a house rent allowance that amounts to 30% of the fellowship. HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates are requested to apply online at http://forms.icts.res.in/eads-fellowships/ with their CV, list of publications, a research proposal of not more than two pages, and a covering letter.  The nominal deadline is 15 January 2014; but applications will be considered until the positions are filled. The nominal starting date of 1 September 2014 is negotiable. Applicants will also be considered for normal postdoctoral positions at ICTS. Informal queries may be addressed to the individual PIs listed above. LIVING IN BANGALORE Bangalore, known as the Garden City of India, is the center of India's information technology sector, and is home to many distinguished educational and research institutions. It is among the most cosmopolitan and demographically diverse cities in India, with a pleasant and moderate climate LINKS Application form: http://forms.icts.res.in/eads-fellowships/ TIFR-CAM, http://math.tifrbng.res.in ICTS-TIFR, http://www.icts.res.in EADS Foundation, http://www.fondation.eads.com/content/en Astrophysical relativity research at ICTS, http://www.icts.res.in/research/astrorel Turbulence research at ICTS: http://www.icts.res.in/research/statphys Dynamical systems and data assimilation research at ICTS, http://www.icts.res.in/research/dynamicdata +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================== 3. News ============================================== 3.1. New CQG focus issue on Pulsar Timing Arrays edited by M A Bizouard, F Jenet, R Price and C M Will ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/?p=8864 Additional Information: http://j.mp/1hHdeKK The latest CQG focus issue is titled: ‘Pulsar Timing Arrays’ and is guest edited by M A Bizouard, F Jenet, R Price and C M Will. Gravitational-wave detection via a pulsar timing array (PTA) is now entering the realm of practicality. This focus issue includes an overview of the field and articles describing the various detection efforts that are currently underway. Other articles in the issue discuss the potential for astrophysics and tests of general relativity using PTAs. The full issue is available from IOPscience for free for the next 3 months. http://j.mp/1hHdeKK Best wishes Adam Day Publisher Classical and Quantum Gravity ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.2. Living Reviews in Relativity: "Gravitational-Wave Tests of General Relativity with Ground-Based Detectors and Pulsar-Timing Arrays" ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/11/08/living-reviews-in-relativity-gravita... Additional Information: http://www.livingreviews.org/lrr-2013-9 Living Reviews in Relativity has published a new review article on "Gravitational-Wave Tests of General Relativity with Ground-Based Detectors and Pulsar-Timing Arrays" by Nicolas Yunes and Xavier Siemens on 6 November 2013. Please find the abstract and further details below. This publication also introduces a redesigned HTML article layout, which allows better indexing by search engines and improves usability (easy linking to sections and figures, replacement for popups): http://relativity.livingreviews.org/Articles/lrr-2013-9/fulltext.html ------------------ PUB.NO. lrr-2013-9 Yunes, Nicolas and Siemens, Xavier "Gravitational-Wave Tests of General Relativity with Ground-Based Detectors and Pulsar-Timing Arrays" ACCEPTED: 2013-10-08 PUBLISHED: 2013-11-06 FULL ARTICLE AT: http://www.livingreviews.org/lrr-2013-9 ABSTRACT: This review is focused on tests of Einstein's theory of general relativity with gravitational waves that are detectable by ground-based interferometers and pulsar-timing experiments. Einstein's theory has been greatly constrained in the quasi-linear, quasi-stationary regime, where gravity is weak and velocities are small. Gravitational waves will allow us to probe a complimentary, yet previously unexplored regime: the non-linear and dynamical strong-field regime. Such a regime is, for example, applicable to compact binaries coalescing, where characteristic velocities can reach fifty percent the speed of light and gravitational fields are large and dynamical. This review begins with the theoretical basis and the predicted gravitational-wave observables of modified gravity theories. The review continues with a brief description of the detectors, including both gravitational-wave interferometers and pulsar-timing arrays, leading to a discussion of the data analysis formalism tha t is applicable for such tests. The review ends with a discussion of gravitational-wave tests for compact binary systems. UPCOMING ARTICLES AT: http://relativity.livingreviews.org/Articles/upcoming.html ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.3. Chalonge School Autumn Open Session of Scientific Culture 2013 ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/11/19/chalonge-school-autumn-open-session-... Additional Information: http://www.obspm.fr/interdisciplinarity-and-latest-news-of-the.html?lang=en Chalonge School Autumn Open Session of Scientific Culture Title: "Interdisciplinarity and Latest news of the Universe anticipated" Thursday 28 November, at the Observatoire de Paris, in the historic Perrault building, will take place the Autumn session of scientific culture of the International Astrophysical School Daniel Chalonge. This session provides salient findings of the 2013 program and a preview of the program for the year 2014. It is open to all interested parties: specialists and non-specialists, students, mediators and journalists. It brings together researchers from different disciplines and various personalities. The program: - The statement of the standard model of the universe: what the data tell us and what they continue to tell: understanding the physics and the direction in which the data are pointing. - The latest scientific anticipated news of the universe, dark matter, galaxies, black holes, dark energy, sterile neutrinos. - Linguistic and epistemology in science communication - Missions in extreme environments - Science and technology: information, memory, history. - Daniel Chalonge (1897-1977): from the Observatoire de Paris to the IAP. - Jean Prouve' (1901-1984): from Nancy to the Observatoire de Paris and the OHP. - Man Ray (1890-1976) "at the time of the Observatory" - Erwin Blumenfeld (1897-1969) at the Jeu de Paume. - The Blumenfeld family at the Ecole Daniel Chalonge. Speakers: Nadia Charbit Blumenfeld (medical doctor, doctor in sciences, grand daughter of Erwin Blumenfeld, Paris) and Henry Blumenfeld (CEA emerite physicist, son of Erwin Blumenfeld, Gif- sur-Yvette), Hector J. Vega (Director of Research at CNRS -UPMC LPTHE and LERMA , Observatoire de Paris, Paris), Jaime Helios (Linguist, epistemologist, doctor in comparative literature University of Paris-Sorbonne, Paris), Norma G. Sanchez (Director of Research at CNRS, Observatoire de Paris LERMA, director of the International School Daniel Chalonge, Paris), François Sevre (Engineer at the IAP, Paris), Alba Zanini (physicist at the INFN-Turin, Ambassador of the City of Turin for science and culture, Turin) And others speakers .... URL: http://www.obspm.fr/interdisciplinarity-and-latest-news-of-the.html Download the Program: http://chalonge.obspm.fr/Programme2013.html With compliments and kind regards Norma G. Sanchez, Hector J. de Vega http://chalonge.obspm.fr ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3.4. New CQG focus issue on Astrophysical Black Holes edited by David Merritt and Luciano Rezzolla ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/11/29/new-cqg-focus-issue-on-astrophysical... Additional Information: http://j.mp/180WQ6e Dear Colleagues, It is my pleasure to present this focus issue on Astrophysical Black Holes, guest edited by David Merritt and Luciano Rezzolla: http://j.mp/180WQ6e The issue features 10 articles which cover recent developments in the observational and theoretical understanding of black holes - both stellar mass and supermassive - as well as black holes in alternate theories of gravity. The context is astrophysical; that is: how black holes form in, and interact with, their stellar and galactic environments, and the observational consequences of that interaction. The full issue is available from IOPscience for free for the next 3 months. I hope you will enjoy reading the articles and that they will be useful references for your future research. Kind regards, Ben Sheard Publishing Editor Classical and Quantum Gravity IOP Publishing iopscience.org/cqg ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++