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Faculty Position in Astrophysics at the University of Birmingham
(Posted here Mar 2, 2014) The School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Birmingham invites applications for a tenured faculty position in Astrophysics at the Lectureship level, or exceptionally at a higher level.The Astrophysics Group has a wide range of research activities, spanning theory, observations and instrumentation. Research areas include galactic and extra-galactic astrophysics, gravitational lensing and cosmology, exoplanets, and gravitational-wave science. Members of the group play important roles in major international efforts and collaborations, such as the Euclid Consortium, XXL, LoCuSS, GAMA, the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, the GEO Collaboration, the European and International Pulsar Timing Array Collaboration, and the Einstein gravitational-wave Telescope. Excellent technical facilities for the design, construction and testing of space- and ground-based instrumentation support the strong experimental programme in the area of gravity and gravitational waves. Computing infrastructure includes a computer cluster for gravitational-wave research and access to the University-wide BlueBear high-performance cluster. Further information about the Astrophysics Group and its work can be found at <<a href="http://www.sr.bham.ac.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.sr.bham.ac.uk/</a>>.
The appointment is expected to complement and expand existing research activities. We encourage especially applications in the areas of extra-galactic astrophysics, cosmology and gravitational-wave instrumentation, but exceptional individuals in any field will be considered. The successful applicant will also contribute to the School's undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Alberto Vecchio
(<a href="mailto:av@star.sr.bham.ac.uk" target="_blank">av@star.sr.bham.ac.uk</a>).
The closing date for applications is 31 March 2014.
Applications should be made by completing the on-line application form at <<a href="http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/jobs/" target="_blank">http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/jobs/</a>>, post number 13866.
Candidates must also submit a research statement and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent, by the closing date, to:
Miss Joanne Cox
School of Physics and Astronomy
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston B15 2TT
United Kingdom
Email: <a href="mailto:j.s.cox@bham.ac.uk" target="_blank">j.s.cox@bham.ac.uk</a>
Program Director Position at the Division of Undergraduate Research (NSF)
(Posted here Feb 21, 2014) Dear Colleague,I would like to announce the opening of a position at NSF's Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE). The position is for a permanent full-time Program Director and the ideal candidate will have expertise in physics, physics undergraduate education and knowledge of physics education research. This year, DUE is looking for qualified applicants with active research programs in physics. More information about this position can be found at<a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/361913400" target="_blank">https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/361913400</a> or by contacting Terry Woodin ( twoodin@nsf.gov).
Best regards,
Pedro Marronetti
Physics Division - NSF
Postdocdoctoral Position at LAAP for the Advanced Virgo Experiment
(Posted here Feb 13, 2014) Project DescriptionWithin the ENIGMASS program, we invite applications for a post-doctoral position in gravitational wave research, to contribute to developing a low latency gravitational wave search for electromagnetic follow-ups with Advanced Virgo/LIGO. The successful candidate will be based at the Laboratoire dAnnecy-le-Vieux de Physique des Particules (http://lapp.in2p3.fr/), France. Second generation ground-based gravitational wave (GW) detectors Advanced Virgo and Advanced LIGO are expected to come online in a few years, with improved sensitivity granting prospects of detections. Multi-messenger astronomy is a key aspect of the advanced detectors science program,
expected to maximize the science return from GW events. In particular, in the case of compact binary coalescences (CBC) one of the most promising GW sources associating future detections with a potential electromagnetic counterpart is a challenge that could lead to crucial benefits: unambiguously associate CBCs with short hard gamma-ray bursts, provide precise sky localization and astrophysical context, provide redshift thus opening the possibility to use CBCs as standard sirens to measure the Hubble constant in the local Universe. The LAPP group has played a major role in the construction, commissioning and data analysis of the Virgo experiment, now extending to the Advanced Virgo upgrade. In particular, during the latest science run of the first generation Virgo and LIGO detectors, it contributed to a new program involving searching for GW events in real time and sending out alerts to X-ray/optical telescopes for the most significant candidates in order to search for possible electromagnetic counterparts. In that program, the search for binary neutron star or neutron star - black hole coalescences was performed with the MBTA pipeline, developed by the LAPP group. This pioneering effort needs to mature for the advanced detector era, where multi-messenger observation of GW sources can be crucial already for the very first detections. The post-doc is expected to contribute to various aspects of a low latency CBC search and to its implementation for the first science run of the advanced detectors.
Requirements
Interested applicants should have a recent PhD degree in physics (astroparticle physics, particle physics, astrophysics). They should submit a Curriculum Vitæ, a description of their research experience and arrange for letters of recommendation to be sent to: Frédérique Marion (marion@lapp.in2p3.fr).
Appointment
The salary scales between 2000 and 2300 Euros/month net, depending on the experience. The initial appointment is for two years, starting in April 2014, with the possibility of a one year extension. Applications should be submitted by March 3rd, 2014. Late applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
More information can be obtained from:
Frédérique Marion (marion@lapp.in2p3.fr) Virgo-LAPP group leader
Postdoc/Scientist Position at University of Western Australia
(Posted here Feb 11, 2014) The University of Western Australia (UWA) gravity group <a href="https://webmail.staff.uwa.edu.au/redir.aspx?C=qwNFmby3oU2CCDp-CW6HEZQwqJiG-tBICwkWrbTUDT9C4pHlg_Y7p0RZ6l6tRRym0wiDGbV7xW0.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.gravity.uwa.edu.au%2f" target="_blank">http://www.gravity.uwa.edu.au/</a> invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate or computer engineer position in the area of gravitational wave signal processing and multi-messenger astronomy for ground-based interferometric gravitational-wave detectors.
The initial appointment will be for one year, renewable to two years and possibly longer depending on funding and performance. The position is available immediately but the start date is negotiable.
We are looking for highly motivated applicants with interest in gravitational wave search pipeline development and its applications to multi-messenger astronomy. Background with astrophysics and/or supercomputing especially with the use of Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) is a plus. The postdoc or scientist will have opportunities to develop their own research programs and obtain future funding support through competitive funding programs in Australia.
Informal inquiries of the position can be made to Prof. Linqing Wen by email at linqing.wen AT uwa.edu.au or to Prof. David Blair by email at david.blair AT uwa.edu.au. A complete application can be emailed to linqing.wen AT uwa.edu.au - it should include a CV including a list of publications, a statement of research interests, and names and contact information of at least three references. We will start in mid-March 2014 to screen all applications. Closing Date: Open until filled.
Postdoctoral Position in LSC Group at Louisiana State University
(Posted here February 9, 2014) The LSU Department of Physics & Astronomy is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher, Senior Postdoctoral Researcher, or a Research Associate 5 beginning in 2014 to participate in data analysis, instrument development and experiments at LSU and the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) in Livingston, LA. LIGO research is carried out by the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, a large and international group of scientists. LSU's gravity research group includes a large group of experimental and theoretical faculty (Thomas Corbitt, Joseph Giaime, Gabriela González, Warren Johnson, Jorge Pullin, Iván Agullo, & Parampreet Singh), including a number of postdocs and students. We are active in data analysis, diagnostics and calibration of the current LIGO detectors, and in the development of next-generation technology and data quality diagnostics for advanced detectors. Since our campus is only 42km from LIGO, we also play an important role in the day-to-day detector commissioning and characterization.Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Application deadline is March 1, 2014, or until a candidate is selected. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
BENEFITS:
LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more! More details and application instructions at<a href="http://lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=57292" target="_blank">lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=57292</a>
Scientific Data Application Developers (2 positions) at University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
(Posted here February 3, 2014) The Center for Gravitation, Cosmology and Astrophysics (CGCA) at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is looking for two creative, energetic and talented individuals to join our scientific computing team. You will specialize in building and supporting software for the LIGO (<a href="http://www.ligo.org/" target="_blank">www.ligo.org</a>) project. LIGO is an ambitious project, funded by the National Science Foundation, to detect gravitational waves from astrophysical sources and is part of a worldwide network of gravitational-wave detectors. You will be working toward ground-breaking research, with cutting edge computing challenges, in collaboration with top scientists from around the world. Members of the CGCA play an important role in LIGO concentrating on data analysis and software infrastructure. The CGCA at UW-Milwaukee also offers an exciting and friendly environment in which to work and play. We have a world-class scientific computing team that works on software for LIGO and other astronomy projects. With almost forty faculty, staff, postdocs, and students, the center is a fun and vibrant place to work. For more information, look at<a href="http://www.gravity.phys.uwm.edu/" target="_blank">www.gravity.phys.uwm.edu</a> RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain, enhance and support LIGO data handling and analysis software including the LIGO Data Replicator and the Gravitational-wave Candidate Event Database. Take ownership of your projects and be responsible for the definition, architecture, and implementation of applications which enhance the scientific productivity of the LIGO collaboration. Keep current on big data trends to identify new technologies that can be effectively leveraged for LIGO data handling and analysis. QUALIFICATIONS Have a PhD in Physics, Computing Science or a related field, a minimum of two years of related research experience beyond the PhD, demonstrated experience with large data sets, and strong analytical troubleshooting skills. Be proficient in at least one high-level scripting language, familiar with C/C++, and comfortable with Unix operating systems. Familiarity with Debian and/ or Redhat Linux administration and packaging tools would be a plus, as would knowledge of Globus tools. Experience developing web UIs with AJAX, json and related technologies is also desirable, but not required. APPLICATION Apply via <a href="http://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/17244" target="_blank">http://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/17244</a>. This recruitment will continue until a final candidate is selected. Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2014. Applications received afterFebruary 28, 2014 may not be considered. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Employment will require a criminal background check.Postdoctoral Research Associate in Numerical Relativity or Computational Astrophysics at West Virginia University
(Posted here January 24, 2014) We are seeking a postdoctoral research associate to conduct research in computational astrophysics, numerical relativity, computational hydrodynamics or MHD, and gravitational wave source modeling. A Ph.D. in Physics, Mathematics, Astronomy, or a related field is required, with research expertise in one or more of the areas listed above. Those with particularly strong backgrounds in numerical relativity, PDEs, mathematical relativity, and computational techniques related to the solution of PDEs are especially encouraged to apply. The candidate will work primarily with Prof. Zachariah Etienne on a number of possible research topics, with particular application to the science goals of pulsar timing arrays, particularly NANOGrav, as well as ground-based interferometric detectors, particularly Advanced LIGO.The preferred start date for the position is September 1, 2014, with an initial appointment of one year and possible renewal for up to two additional years contingent on performance and available funding.
Interested applicants should email a CV and a brief statement of research experience and interests to zetienne@umd.edu. In addition, they should arrange for three letters of reference to be emailed to the same address. Applications should be posted by March 1, 2013 for full consideration, though application reviews will continue until the position is filled.
The Department of Mathematics consists of 27 tenured and tenure-track faculty, three postdoctoral researchers, and 55 graduate students. West Virginia University is a Doctoral/Research University Land Grant institution enrolling over 28,000 students. The University is located in Morgantown, WV, an award winning "small" city with a metropolitan population of about 100,000 within easy travel distance to Pittsburgh and Washington, DC. WVU is a major center for gravitational wave astronomy, with a theoretical, multidisciplinary gravitational wave astronomy program led by Profs. Zachariah Etienne and Sean McWilliams, and an observational pulsar timing program led by Profs. Duncan Lorimer and Maura McLaughlin. It is located a few hours drive from the National Radio Astronomy Observatorys Green Bank Telescope, where most of NANOGravs observations are conducted. WVU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity.
Postoctoral Position at the University of Pisa on Multimessenger Astrophysics
(Posted here January 20, 2014) Dear colleagues,I am writing to advertise a two-year postdoctoral position at the University of Pisa on multimessenger astrophysics. This position has been opened in the context of the 2012 FIRB Grant `New perspectives on the violent Universe: unveiling the physics of compact objects with joint observations of gravitational waves and electromagnetic radiation' awarded to Marica Branchesi (University of Urbino), Michela Mapelli (INAF Padova) and Massimiliano Razzano (University of Pisa).
We invite applications in the area of multimessenger astrophysics, focusing on the study of the gravitational wave and high-energy electromagnetic radiation from pulsars and other astrophysical sources. The position is expected to begin at the end of March 2014, and the deadline for the application is February 15th, 2014.
More information can be found at:
<a href="http://www.df.unipi.it/~razzano/firb2012/postdocpsrpi2014.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.df.unipi.it/~razzano/firb2012/postdocpsrpi2014.pdf</a>
and the details on the application procedure at:
<a href="http://www.unipi.it/ateneo/bandi/assegni/2014/fisica/15feb2014/index.htm" target="_blank">http://www.unipi.it/ateneo/bandi/assegni/2014/fisica/15feb2014/index.htm</a>
<a href="http://www.unipi.it/ateneo/bandi/assegni/2014/fisica/15feb2014/inglese.rtf_pdfcvt.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.unipi.it/ateneo/bandi/assegni/2014/fisica/15feb2014/inglese.rtf_pdfcvt.pdf</a> (announcement in english)
Title: "study of the gravitational wave and high-energy electromagnetic radiation from pulsars and other astrophysical sources".
For more details you are very welcome to contact me at <a href="mailto:massimiliano.razzano@pi.infn.it" target="_blank">massimiliano.razzano@pi.infn.it</a>
Best regards,
Massimiliano Razzano
Postoctoral Positions at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
(Posted here January 15, 2014) The Leonard E. Parker Center for Gravitation, Cosmology, and Astrophysics (CGCA) at the University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee (UWM) invites applications for several postdoctoral research positions. The initial appointments are for one year, with renewal for a second (and, in most cases, a third) year contingent on continued funding and satisfactory performance.The CGCA at UWM has active research efforts in gravity, cosmology, astronomy, and astrophysics. The core group is comprised of 8 faculty (Anchordoqui, Brady, Chang, Creighton, Erb, Kaplan, Siemens and Wiseman), 3 scientists, 3 technical staff, 15 postdocs, and 10 graduate students. Allen and Papa, now at the Albert Einstein Institute (AEI), maintain partial adjunct appointments at UWM and emeritus faculty Friedman and Parker participate broadly in the academic life of the Center. Our web site (<a href="http://www.gravity.phys.uwm.edu/" target="_blank">http://www.gravity.phys.uwm.edu</a>) has more information about the people and and the research at the CGCA.
We are recruiting postdoctoral research associates across gravity, cosmology, astronomy and astrophysics to enhance the existing team and to strengthen our efforts in multi-messenger observation/theory. Applicants with a background in gravitational‐wave physics, astronomy/astrophysics, theoretical and/or numerical relativity, cosmology, or high energy physics (theory and experiment) are welcome to apply.
Applicants whose work overlaps any of the research interests of the group should send a C.V., publication list, and a brief statement of their research interests by email to <a href="mailto:cgcpd@gravity.phys.uwm.edu" target="_blank">cgcpd@gravity.phys.uwm.edu</a>.
Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent by e-mail to the above address. Review of applications will begin on February 10th, 2014.
The University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.
Research Associate in Gravitational Wave Astronomy at Cardiff University
(Posted here January 15, 2014) Cardiff Gravitational Physics (<a href="http://www.astro.cardiff.ac.uk/research/gravity/" target="_blank">http://www.astro.cardiff.ac.uk/research/gravity/</a>) is seeking applications to fill a postdoctoral research associate position. 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 search for signals from gamma-ray bursts, supernovae, and the coalescence of neutron star and black hole binaries. They model astrophysical sources of gravitational waves using analytical and numerical relativity and develop search algorithms for their detection and interpretation with current and future detectors. The emphasis of the post will be on developing algorithms for the detection and study of unmodelled gravitational-wave bursts in data from Advanced LIGO, Advanced Virgo, and GEO-HF, and in taking part in analysis of data from the first engineering and science runs of the advanced detectors . The fixed-term, full time (35 hours) position is available initially for a period of one year and is at the Research Associate (Grade 6) level, renewable depending on funding and performance. The position is available from 1 April 2014, but the precise starting date is negotiable. Salary: £30,728 - £36,661 per annum. (Grade 6). Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Patrick Sutton by email at <a href="mailto:Patrick.Sutton@astro.cf.ac.uk" target="_blank">Patrick.Sutton@astro.cf.ac.uk</a>. To work for an employer that values and promotes equality of opportunity, please visit <a href="http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/jobs" target="_blank">http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/jobs</a> and search for vacancy number: 1703BR Date advert posted: 13 January 2014 Closing Date: 10 February 2014Postdoctoral Fellowships in GW physics at the ICTP in S. Paulo, Brasil
(Posted here January 6, 2014) Applications are invited for a two-year post-doctoral position (with possible renewal for a third year) in gravitational wave physics at the ICTP South American Institute for Fundamental Research (ICTP-SAIFR) in Sao Paulo, Brasil. The ICTP-SAIFR has recently started a group in gravitational wave physics to work on physics topics relevant for the search of gravitational waves as it is carried out by the LIGO/Virgo experiments. The ICTP-SAIFR encourages applications from candidates interested in working on data analysis for gravitational wave detection, with particular emphasis on signals from coalescing binaries and/or theoretical modelling of the 2-body motion in gravity theories and/or phenomenological modelling of gravitational waves from coalescing binaries.A PhD in Physics at the time the appointment begins is required. The annual salary (tax-free) is 70,800 reais with an additional 9,600 reais for travel and research expenses. Moving expenses to Brasil are also included.
Candidates should fill the online application form for a postdoctoral postion at <a href="http://www.ictp-saifr.org/" target="_blank">http://www.ictp-saifr.org</a> [1] as soon as possible, and select the subarea Gravitational Wave Physics in Step 4 of the postdoctoral application form. The position can begin anytime after the candidate's application has been accepted and review of applications has already begun.
For any information, please contact secretary[AT]<a href="http://ictp-saifr.org/" target="_blank">ictp-saifr.org</a> see also
<a href="http://www.ictp-saifr.org/?page_id=2803" target="_blank">http://www.ictp-saifr.org/?page_id=2803</a>
Two faculty positions in Gravity at Florida Atlantic University
(Posted here January 6, 2014) The Department of Physics and the Honors College at FAU invites applications for one senior faculty appointment (position #992458) and one junior faculty appointment (position #991350) in gravitational-wave astronomy and astrophysics with an emphasis on data analysis and/or source modeling for the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) and its international partners. These will be tenure/tenure-track appointments starting in August 2014. Our goal is to build a gravitational wave data analysis team that collaborates with LIGO. We are thus seeking highly qualified candidates who work on research connected to LIGO. However, we will also consider applications from candidates working in related areas such as numerical relativity, analytic gravitational wave source modeling, or cosmology.The Department currently has nine faculty members and we collaborate with the Honors College on our UG honors curriculum. Four of these work in areas such as numerical relativity, mathematical relativity and quantum gravity which are related to gravitational-wave research. The Department offers BS, MS, and Ph.D. degrees in physics and currently supports over 25 graduate students. We also offer a MS in medical physics degree.
Successful candidates will be expected to teach, conduct a vigorous research program, and contribute to the development of the current research initiatives within the Physics Department and at the Honors College. All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website<a href="https://jobs.fau.edu/" target="_blank">https://jobs.fau.edu</a> (reference the applicable position number above) by completing the Faculty, Administrative, Managerial & Professional Position Application and submitting the related documents.
The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. In addition to completing the online application, please upload the following: a cover letter; curriculum vitae that includes a list of publications; copies of official transcripts scanned into an electronic format; and a statement of research and teaching interests.
Applicants must also arrange for at least three letters of recommendation. These letters and any additional information or supplemental material that applicants would like to submit should be sent to search@physics.fau.edu. Applicants must apply online in order to be considered for the position.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. This position may close without prior notice. We encourage applications on or before February 15, 2014.
For further details e-mail to search@physics.fau.edu or visit our Web page (<a href="http://www.physics.fau.edu/" target="_blank">http://www.physics.fau.edu</a>). Positions are subject to anticipated availability of funds.
Florida Atlantic University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Institution. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057.
Postdoctoral Research Associate position in Syracuse University
(Posted here December 17, 2013) Postdoctoral Research Associate in Gravitational-Wave Astronomy and Astrophysics. The Syracuse University Gravitational-Wave Group invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in gravitational-wave astronomy and astrophysics, starting September 1, 2014 or possibly earlier. The initial appointment will be for one year, renewable up to three years contingent on continued funding and satisfactory performance. The Syracuse University Gravitational-Wave Group consists of faculty members Stefan Ballmer, Duncan Brown and Peter Saulson, senior scientist Peter Couvares, research assistant professor Ryan Fisher, 3 postdocs and 9 graduate students. The group is a member of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and has a broad range of research interests in gravitational-wave astronomy including: searches for gravitational waves with Advanced LIGO, astrophysics of compact object binaries, detector characterization, and next-generation detector development. The Syracuse group has excellent computing and laboratory facilities and operates a 2000 CPU core cluster with 170 GPUs for gravitational-wave astrophysics and LIGO analysis. The successful candidates research will be focused on development of search and parameter estimation techniques for gravitational waves using the Advanced Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (aLIGO), the interface between numerical relativity and gravitational-wave astronomy and the physics of gravitational-wave sources. For full consideration qualified candidates must complete an online management application at <a href="http://www.sujobopps.com/" target="_blank">www.sujobopps.com</a> (job #070925) and attach their curriculum vitae, list of publications and a statement of research interests. Application materials should be submitted by January 15, 2014 for full consideration, but the screening process will continue until filled. Syracuse University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Members of minority groups and women are especially encouraged to apply.Postdoctoral and Ph.D. positions in Gravitational-Wave Astronomy at the Max Plank Institute for Gravitational Physics
(Posted here December 15, 2013) As a result of the recent appointment (starting in September 2014) of Prof. Alessandra Buonanno as director of the "Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity" division of the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute) in Potsdam, several postdoc appointments will be available beginning September 2014. The positions are available at different levels, depending on experience and seniority. Students who wish to pursue a Ph.D. in gravitational-wave astronomy are also invited to apply.The "Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity" division will focus on several aspects of gravitational-wave astronomy, including (i) theoretical gravitational dynamics (post-Newtonian theory, gravitational self-force approach, perturbation theory and effective-one-body formalism), (ii) numerical simulations of gravitational-wave sources, (iii) source modeling and analysis of data from gravitational-wave detectors, and (iv) astrophysics of compact objects. Members of the division will have the opportunity to join the LIGO Scientific Collaboration through the group's membership. They could also be involved in Pulsar-Timing-Array projects and the eLISA mission, which was recently approved by ESA.
A strong visitor program will be established to create a lively and vibrant research environment.
In brief, the relevant research areas for these positions are:
- Gravitation Theory
- Analytical Relativity
- Numerical Relativity
- Gravitational-Wave Data Analysis and Phenomenology
- Relativistic Astrophysics
The gravitational-wave data-analysis research includes work on the detection of continuous gravitational-wave signals, led by Dr. Maria Alessandra Papa's group. Postdoctoral candidates interested in this research topic are also encouraged to apply.
The "Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity" division has high-performance clusters to run numerical-relativity simulations, and carry out source modeling and data-analysis studies.
The "Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity" division will have interactions with the "Observational Relativity and Cosmology" division led by Prof. Bruce Allen and the "Laser Interferometry and Gravitational Wave Astronomy" division led by Prof. Karsten Danzmann, which are located at the Albert Einstein Institute in Hannover.
The "Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity" division will have also ties with the Physics Department at the University of Maryland, notably the gravitation theory and experimental groups, and the Joint Space-Science Institute.
To apply for a postdoctoral position please fill out this form:
<a href="https://lotus1.aei.mpg.de/job-form.nsf/gwpostdocjobs.xsp" target="_blank">https://lotus1.aei.mpg.de/job-form.nsf/gwpostdocjobs.xsp</a>
and upload a curriculum vitae, list of publications and statement of past, current and future research interests. Applicants would need to indicate the names of three referees for recommendation letters. Referees will be notified by email on how to upload the letters (in case of problems referees could send the letters directly to gwjobs@aei.mpg.de).
If you are interested in doing a Ph.D. at the AEI please fill out this form:
<a href="https://lotus1.aei.mpg.de/job-form.nsf/gwstudentjobs.xsp" target="_blank">https://lotus1.aei.mpg.de/job-form.nsf/gwstudentjobs.xsp</a>
and upload a curriculum vitae, list of publications and statement of past, current and future research interests. Applicants would need to indicate the names of three referees for recommendation letters. Referees will be notified by email on how to upload the letters (in case of problems referees could send the letters directly to gwjobs@aei.mpg.de).
Contact:
Mrs. Ute Schlichtung
Max-Planck-Institut fur Gravitationsphysik Albert-Einstein-Institut
Am Muehlenberg 1
D-14476 Golm
Germany
email gwjobs@aei.mpg.de
Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline for full consideration is January 10, 2014. The search will continue until positions are filled. The Max Planck Institute encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.
For further information please send an email to Alessandra Buonanno ( buonanno@aei.mpg.de)
This advertisement can also be found here
<a href="http://www.aei.mpg.de/1121114/gwjobs2014" target="_blank">http://www.aei.mpg.de/1121114/gwjobs2014</a>
Postdoctoral position at Urbino University on joint EM/GW studies
(Posted here December 11, 2013) Dear all,I am writing to advertise a two-year postdoctoral position at the Urbino University on joint electromagnetic/gravitational wave studies. This position is in the frame of the 2012 FIRB Grant `New perspectives on the violent Universe: unveiling the physics of compact objects with joint observations of gravitational waves and electromagnetic radiation' awarded to Marica Branchesi (University of Urbino), Michela Mapelli (INAF Padova) and Massimiliano Razzano (University of Pisa). Applications are invited in the areas of transient astronomy, gravitational wave physics, and image analysis software development. The position will start in March-April 2014. The deadline for application is January 8, 2014 and all the application forms can be found at:
<a href="http://www.uniurb.it/it/portale/index.php?mist_id=60&lang=IT&tipo=IST&page=59&tipoconcorso=3" target="_blank">http://www.uniurb.it/it/portale/index.php?mist_id=60&lang=IT&tipo=IST&page=59&tipoconcorso=3</a>
(D.R.534/2013) Title: Gravitational-wave and electromagnetic astronomy to study the most energetic transient events in the sky.
For more details you are very welcome to contact: <a href="mailto:marica.branchesi@uniurb.it" target="_blank">marica.branchesi@uniurb.it</a>
Thank you and best regards,
Marica Branchesi
Possible postdoctoral research positions at Caltech, MIT and the two LIGO observatories
(Posted here December 10, 2013) Dear collaborators, The LIGO Laboratory welcomes applicants for possible postdoctoral research positions at Caltech, MIT and at the two LIGO observatory sites beginning in Fall 2014, pending availability of funds. Please see: <a href="http://www.ligo.caltech.edu/postdoc.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.ligo.caltech.edu/postdoc.pdf</a> You are welcome to contact us if you have any questions. Best regards, Alan Weinstein for LIGO LaboratoryComputer Systems Specialist Position in Syracuse Gravitational-Wave Group
(Posted here December 9, 2013) Syracuse is seeking to hire a Computer Systems Specialist to help develop and support computing infrastructure for LIGO data analysis efforts. It is a full-time position, with pay commensurate with experience.Please circulate, and encourage anyone interested to contact me or apply for the job directly via the URL below.
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We're looking for a talented systems developer to contribute to the research efforts of the Syracuse University Gravitational-Wave Group, and the broader LIGO project.
Our group is a small and highly collaborative mix of Physics faculty, research scientists, postdocs, grad students, and undergrads, and your responsibilities will include software and systems development for large-scale distributed computing, from cluster/cloud management to data-intensive scientific workflow support.
You will have the opportunity to take ownership of projects, and be responsible for helping to define the vision, design, implementation, and use of the systems you develop. You can be an integral part of both our local and international group, with a role in the broader efforts outside Syracuse.
Experience with distributed/grid/cloud computing, virtualization, scientific workflow management, database technology, or automated testing are are pluses, but not required. If you're smart and enthusiastic with a strong technical foundation and practical focus, we will trust you can learn anything you need to get the job done.
At an absolute minimum, you must be proficient in at least one high-level scripting language, familiar with C/C++, and comfortable with Unix operating systems.
LIGO is a rewarding project--fascinating, important research into the nature of the universe, with cutting-edge computing challenges--and the Syracuse team is a great group. This job offers a supportive working environment and lots of fun, and your work will be appreciated. You will be around many people who are not computing experts (along with many who are), and you can help them do great science.
We're eager to improve the diversity of our group and institution, so women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply. For the formal job posting and instructions to apply, see:
<<a href="https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/52702" target="_blank">https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/52702</a>>
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.
-Peter Couvares < pfcouvar@syr.edu>, search chair
Postdoctoral Scholar Position at Penn State
(Posted here December 6, 2013) The LIGO Scientific Collaboration group at Penn State has an opening for a postdoctoral scholar to work on real-time gravitational-wave detection of compact binaries for the upcoming LIGO and Virgo science runs. Advanced gravitational-wave detectors are expected to detect tens of compact binary mergers per year and some of them are expected to have electromagnetic counterparts. Real- time gravitational-wave detections will enable prompt alerts to be sent to participating observing partners and are expected to be a key part of multi-messenger observations in the coming decade. Penn State offers many opportunities to interact with members of various astroparticle and elec- tromagnetic observatories and is a unique place for those interested in multi-messenger astronomy. Additionally, Penn State offers a renowned center for fundamental theory and both observational and theoretical cosmology. Please see http://gravity.psu.edu for more information. Applications will be considered from Ph.D. physicists and astronomers with strong backgrounds in gravitational-wave physics and related fields. Experience with Python and C programming is strongly preferred. The initial appointment is for one year, renewable for up to two additional years contingent on performance and availability of funds. The position offers competitive salary, benefits and research allowance. The successful candidate is expected to start the position on or before August 1, 2014. Applicants should submit a brief letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a research statement and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to: Dr. Chad Hanna Department of Physics Eberly College of Science The Pennsylvania State University 303 Whitmore University Park, PA 16802 chad.hanna@ligo.org Electronic submission of application materials is preferred. Applications will be reviewed start- ing January 1, 2014 and will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. For additional information, please send e-mail to chad.hanna@ligo.org Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with Uni- versity policies. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.Postdoctoral and graduate researcher opportunities at GEO 600
(Posted here December 2, 2013) GEO600 is a 600m long interferometric GW detector located near Hannover, Germany and run by the Albert Einstein Institute in Hannover. As the other large interferometer sites are currently installing the next generation of instruments, GEO600 is the only place where experience can be gained on an operating, interferometric GW detector. We have positions open at both the post-doctoral or graduate researcher level. The main lines of research currently pursued are increasing the laser power, integrating a squeezed light source, novel control schemes, and searching for unexplained sources of noise. Independent of what the work turns out to be, because of the large similarity between all GW interferometers, experience gained at GEO600 will prove to be invaluable to those looking toward commissioning the next generation of instruments. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, statement of purpose, and three or more letters of recommendation each with the recommender's contact information. The curriculum vitae should include, where applicable, the applicant's contact information, coursework, expected or received degrees, prior employment, and a list of publications. The statement of purpose outlines the reasons for applying. It describes the applicant's past experiences as well as future career goals in relation to this position. Applicants with previous experience in electronics would have an easier time making an impact so we will take this into consideration but it is by no means a requirement. Applicants should also be interested and possibly experienced in practical hands-on work with high precision optics and electronics. For the PhD positions, the applicants should have a Masters in Physics or equivalent degree. For the postdoc positions, the applicants should have a PhD in Physics or a related field. Please send your queries and e-mail applications to: <a href="mailto:geo600-applications@aei.mpg.de" target="_blank">geo600-applications@aei.mpg.de</a> with subject "GEO600 application" Deadline: 31 Dec 2013 (The official version of this advertisement can be found at <a href="http://www.aei.mpg.de/953716/geo_jobs" target="_blank">http://www.aei.mpg.de/953716/geo_jobs</a>.)EADS Postoctoral Prize Fellowships at ICTS-TIFR and TIFR-CAM
(Posted here December 2, 2013) EADS POSTDOCTORAL PRIZE FELLOWSHIPS AT ICTS-TIFR AND TIFR-CAM 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:- Dynamical systems, stochastic analysis, and data assimilation (PI: Amit Apte <a href="mailto:apte@icts.res.in" target="_blank">apte@icts.res.in</a>)
- Numerical relativity, gravitational-wave physics and astrophysics (PI: Parameswaran Ajith <a href="mailto:ajith@icts.res.in" target="_blank">ajith@icts.res.in</a>)
- Homogenization and control of PDEs, inverse problems (PIs: M. Vanninathan <a href="mailto:vanni@math.tifrbng.res.in" target="_blank">vanni@math.tifrbng.res.in</a>, Mythily Ramaswamy<a href="mailto:mythily@math.tifrbng.res.in" target="_blank">mythily@math.tifrbng.res.in</a>, Venky Krishnan <a href="mailto:vkrishnan@math.tifrbng.res.in" target="_blank">vkrishnan@math.tifrbng.res.in</a>)
- Numerical methods for fluid flows and uncertainty quantification (PI: Praveen C.<a href="mailto:praveen@math.tifrbng.res.in" target="_blank">praveen@math.tifrbng.res.in</a>)
- Inertial particles in turbulent fluid flows (PI: Samriddhi Sankar Ray <a href="mailto:ssray@icts.res.in" target="_blank">ssray@icts.res.in</a>)
- Application form: <a href="http://forms.icts.res.in/eads-fellowships/" target="_blank">http://forms.icts.res.in/eads-fellowships/</a>
- TIFR-CAM,<a href="http://math.tifrbng.res.in/" target="_blank"> http://math.tifrbng.res.in</a>;
- ICTS-TIFR,<a href="http://www.icts.res.in/" target="_blank"> http://www.icts.res.in</a>;
- EADS Foundation, <a href="http://www.fondation.eads.com/content/en" target="_blank">http://www.fondation.eads.com/content/en</a>
- Astrophysical relativity research at ICTS, <a href="http://www.icts.res.in/research/astrorel" target="_blank">http://www.icts.res.in/research/astrorel</a>
- Turbulence research at ICTS: <a href="http://www.icts.res.in/research/statphys" target="_blank">http://www.icts.res.in/research/statphys</a>
- Dynamical systems and data assimilation research at ICTS,<a href="http://www.icts.res.in/research/dynamicdata" target="_blank">http://www.icts.res.in/research/dynamicdata</a>
Postdoctoral Position at Padova Astronomical Observatory
(Posted here December 1, 2013) From: Michela Mapelli <a href="mailto:michela.mapelli@oapd.inaf.it" style="font-size: 13px;" target="_blank">michela.mapelli@oapd.inaf.it</a> Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 12:41:44 +0100 (CET) Subject: postdoctoral position at Padova Astronomical Observatory To: Marica Branchesi <a href="mailto:marica.branchesi@uniurb.it" style="font-size: 13px;" target="_blank">marica.branchesi@uniurb.it</a>Dear Marica,
I am writing to advertise a new postdoctoral position at INAF, Astronomical Observatory of Padova, about `Dynamics of black holes in star clusters, by means of N-body simulations'. This position is in the frame of the 2012 FIRB Grant `New perspectives on the violent Universe: unveiling the physics of compact objects with joint observations of gravitational waves and electromagnetic radiation' awarded to Marica Branchesi (University of Urbino), Michela Mapelli (INAF Padova) and Massimiliano Razzano (University of Pisa). The postdoc will work in collaboration with me, to develop a new code to study the dynamics of compact objects in star clusters. The position will start in February-March 2014. The deadline for application is January 9, 2014.
More details can be found at
<a href="http://web.oapd.inaf.it/mapelli/postdoc.html" target="_blank">http://web.oapd.inaf.it/mapelli/postdoc.html</a>
and
<a href="http://www.inaf.it/it/lavora-con-noi/assegni-di-ricerca/assegno-di-ricerca-dal-titolo-201cstudio-della-dinamica-dei-buchi-neri-in-ammassi-stellari-mediante-simulazioni-a-n-corpi-201d" target="_blank">http://www.inaf.it/it/lavora-con-noi/assegni-di-ricerca/assegno-di-ricerca-dal-titolo-201cstudio-della-dinamica-dei-buchi-neri-in-ammassi-stellari-mediante-simulazioni-a-n-corpi-201d</a>
thank you
best wishes
michela
Postdoc at the Institut de Physique Theorique of CEA-Saclay
(Posted here November 25, 2013) POSTDOC ANNOUNCEMENT: Postdoc opening at the Institut de Physique Théorique of CEA-Saclay in the field of gravitational waves and cosmology.The position is for two years, starting autumn 2014, and the deadline for submission is Nov 30, 2013.
More information and instructions on how to apply can be found at this url:
<a href="http://ipht.cea.fr/en/Phocea/Vie_des_labos/Ast/ast_visu.php?id_ast=695" target="_blank">http://ipht.cea.fr/en/Phocea/Vie_des_labos/Ast/ast_visu.php?id_ast=695</a> Chiara Caprini Institut de Physique Théorique CEA & CNRS, URA 2306 F-91191 Gif-sur-Yvette, France Phone: <a href="tel:%2B33%201%2069%2008%2075%2066" target="_blank">+33 1 69 08 75 66</a> Fax: <a href="tel:%2B33%201%2069%2008%2081%2020" target="_blank">+33 1 69 08 81 20</a> <a href="http://ipht.cea.fr/Pisp/chiara.caprini/" target="_blank">http://ipht.cea.fr/Pisp/chiara.caprini/</a>
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Theoretical Gravitational Physics, Princeton University
(Posted here November 7, 2013) The Physics Department at Princeton University expects to have post-doctoral or more senior research positions available in theoretical gravitational physics, broadly defined, nominally starting September 1, 2014. The initial appointment will be for one year, renewable up to three years contingent on continued funding and satisfactory performance. A PhD in Physics, Astrophysics, or a related area at the time the appointment begins is required.The successful candidate's research will focus on topics related to gravitational physics, tackled via analytical or numerical methods. This could include studies of astrophysical sources of gravitational waves (in particular binary compact object mergers) and their possible electromagnetic counterparts, high speed black hole collisions, black hole formation, the nature of cosmological singularities, and gravity in higher dimensions (with possible application to non-gravitational physics via AdS/CFT).
Applications will begin to be reviewed on January 1 , 2014. To apply for this position please visit the page (and follow the link for job #1300805) :
<a href="http://physics.princeton.edu/jobs/" target="_blank">http://physics.princeton.edu/jobs/</a>
There, you may upload a recent CV, research statement and contact information for three referees who will be solicited to provide letters of support.
For more information please contact Frans Pretorius at fpretori@princeton.edu
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations.
Experimental Postdoc at the University of the West of Scotland
(Posted here November 7, 2013) Our colleague Stuart Reid (Stuart.Reid@uws.ac.uk) wants to let you all know about a new experimental PDRA position that has become available in the Thin Film Centre at the University of the West of Scotland. Questions can be sent directly to him. The deadline for applications is the 2nd December, and further details of the position can be found here:<a href="http://www.uws.ac.uk/about-uws/jobs/academic-jobs/" target="_blank">http://www.uws.ac.uk/about-uws/jobs/academic-jobs/</a> (click on job advert with Ref: 13/239 - Postdoctoral Research Associate)
Faculty position in Gravitation Theory and Theoretical Cosmology, University of Chicago
(Posted here October 29, 2013) The Department of Physics and the Enrico Fermi Institute at the University of Chicago invite applications for faculty positions in the areas of gravitation theory (such as numerical relativity and gravitational wave astronomy) and theoretical cosmology (especially connections with particle physics and gravitation). Candidates must have a doctoral degree in physics or a related field prior to appointment and are expected to contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching programs while engaging in forefront research.Applicants must apply through the University's Academic Jobs website and upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae with list of publications, and a brief research statement. In addition, three recommendation letters are required as part of the application process. If applying for a position at more than one rank, separate applications are required.
Review of applications will start in the fall of 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, applications and recommendation letters should be received no later than November 15, 2013.
For a position at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure track) in the field of gravitation theory and theoretical cosmology, please apply at:<a href="http://tinyurl.com/bua5x63" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/bua5x63</a>. To be considered for an Associate Professor position in this field, please apply at: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/bvmb9cy" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/bvmb9cy</a>. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. (#1380/1381)
Postdoc in Relativity at the University of Chicago
(Posted here October 29, 2013) Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Scholar appointment in the Relativity Group at the University of Chicago. The position is expected to start on or around September 2014.The UChicago Relativity Group consists of Daniel Holz, Robert Wald, and Robert Geroch (emeritus). Particular areas of interest include mathematical aspects of general relativity and the interplay of general relativity with astrophysics and cosmology, although applications from all subfields of relativity are welcome.
To apply, please send your CV, publication list, and statement of research interests to relativityPD@uchicago.edu. Please also arrange for three letters of reference to be emailed to the same address. To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by December 1, 2013. Priority will be given to those having received their Ph.D. in 2010 or later. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
GW Postdoctoral Fellowships and Positions in IUCAA, Pune, India
(Posted here October 28, 2013) Dear Colleagues,I would like to bring to your attention multiple openings for postdoctoral positions at the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune, India, with a start date in the fall of 2014. IUCAA is one of the nodal institutions in the LIGO-India project. The openings include the Vaidya-Raychaudhuri Post-doctoral Fellowship in Astronomy and Astrophysics. Applications are invited in the areas of Gravitational Wave sources, data analysis, and detector characterization. More details about these positions can be found at:
<<a href="http://www.iucaa.ernet.in/pdf/" target="_blank">http://www.iucaa.ernet.in/pdf/</a>>.
Please note that the application deadline is October 31. This is a hard cut-off date. Interested applicants must submit their applications online, as explained in the above website. Recommendation letters will be sought from the references you list in that application soon after you submit your application.
Sincerely,
Sukanta Bose
Postdoctoral Position in Numerical Relativity or Computational Astrophysics, Georgia Institute of Technology
(Posted here October 22, 2013) The Georgia Institute of Technology invites applications for a postdoctoral appointment in its Center for Relativistic Astrophysics (CRA) with starting date September 2013. The focus areas are numerical relativity and computational astrophysics. The position is for two years, with subsequent renewals depending on performance and the availability of funds.The faculty at the CRA are David Ballantyne (astrophysics), Tamara Bogdanovic (astrophysics/cosmology), Pablo Laguna (gravitational physics), Nepomuk Otte (particle astrophysics), Deirdre Shoemaker (gravitational physics), Ignacio Taboada (particle astrophysics) and John Wise (cosmology). For more information visit
<a href="http://www.cra.gatech.edu/" target="_blank">www.cra.gatech.edu</a>
Please email applications to plaguna [at] <a href="http://gatech.edu/" target="_blank">gatech.edu</a>. Complete applications must include CV, list of publications and statement of research interests. Please also arrange three letters of recommendation to be emailed to the same address. We will begin reviewing applications on December 1, 2013. The Georgia Institute
of Technology, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Postdoctoral Positions in Fundamental Gravitation Theory, Penn State
(Posted here October 22, 2013) DEADLINE: DEC 7th 2013The Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos expects openings for post-doctoral positions starting fall 2014 in the areas of general relativity, cosmology and quantum gravity. The initial appointment will be for one year and is expected to be renewed for another year subject to satisfactory progress and availability of funds. In exceptional cases it has been renewed also for a third year.
The gravitational theory group faculty consists of Abhay Ashtekar, Eugenio Bianchi, Martin Bojowald, Murat Gunaydin, Radu Roiban and Sarah Shandera. In addition Professors Roger Penrose, Jerzy Lewandowski, Alejandro Corichi and Stephon Alexander hold visiting appointments at the Institute. 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 approximately 25 post-docs (including Drs. Thomas Cailleteau, Marc Gailler, Yaakov Nieman, Sohyun Park, Gabriel Santiago and Wolfgang Wieland in Fundamental Theory). For further information on the Institute, see <a href="http://www.gravity.psu.edu/" target="_blank">http://www.gravity.psu.edu/</a>
Current areas of research include loop quantum gravity, mathematical, conceptual and phenomenological issues in cosmology, black hole dynamics, interface of analytical and numerical quantum gravity, supergravity and gravitational aspects of string theory and non-commutative geometry. On the classical side, there is ongoing research on various projects that aim at extending the theoretical frameworks for investigating the global aspects and gravitational waves in asymptotically deSitter space-times and non-linear aspects of black hole dynamics, with potential applications to numerical relativity. On the quantum side, ideas from loop quantum gravity are being applied to extend the cosmological perturbation theory to the Planck regime, analysis of singularity resolution due to quantum geometry, and the issue of information loss. In addition there is considerable work on theory and observations of the early universe. More generally, the Institute provides a rare forum for stimulating exchanges of ideas between different approaches to quantum gravity and between theoretical and observational cosmologists. There is also considerable inrterest in the potential applications of loop quantum gravity techniques to other areas such as investigations of quark gluon plasmas and the general issue of thermalization.
Interested candidates should send a CV, a publication list and a statement of research interests/plans and arrange to have three recommendation letters sent directly to:
Mrs. Randi Neshteruk IGC Post-Doc Applications, The Pennsylvania State University 104 Davey Lab #258 University Park, PA 16802-6300, USA
E-mail applications and letters of reference are preferred provided the material is included as PDF file attachments. They should be sent to igc-applications[AT]<a href="http://gravity.psu.edu/" target="_blank">gravity.psu.edu</a>
The deadline for receipt of all application material is December 7, 2013. Penn State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer
Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics, University of Mississippi
(Posted here October 17, 2013) The University of Mississippi invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the area of Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics. The applicant must have (or be close to completing) a Ph.D. in Physics or Astrophysics, with a good track record in one or more of the following research areas: gravitational-wave source modeling and astrophysics, numerical relativity, post-Newtonian theory, alternative theories of gravity, perturbation theory of stars and black holes.The Gravitational and High-Energy Theory Group at the University of Mississippi is active in various areas of theoretical and experimental gravity, and is part of the LIGO collaboration. Members of the group include Emanuele Berti, Luca Bombelli, Marco Cavaglia, Alakabha Datta and Tibor Torma, adjunct professors Vitor Cardoso and Ulrich Sperhake, three postdocs and several graduate students.
More information on the gravity group in Mississippi is available at the following URL:
<a href="http://www.phy.olemiss.edu/GR/" target="_blank">http://www.phy.olemiss.edu/GR/</a>
The successful applicant is expected to engage in a collaborative research program involving several institutions, including Caltech and Princeton in the USA, Lisbon, Cambridge, Rome and Aveiro in Europe, and Para' University in Brazil (among others).
A curriculum vitae (including a list of publications and a statement of research interests) should be sent to the following e-mail address:
grpostdoc@phy.olemiss.edu
Please use the subject "Gravitational theory postdoc". Applicants must also arrange to have at least three recommendation letters to be sent to the same email address.
Applications must be submitted as soon as possible, and no later than 12/31/2013. Late applications may be considered until the position is filled.
Tenure Track Position at the Rochester Institute of Technology
(Posted here October 17, 2013) Rochester Institute of Technology invites applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level starting August 2014. Responsibilities include research, teaching, and service to the School of Mathematical Sciences (SMS), the College of Science, and RIT.Successful applicants are expected to contribute to the scholarship of the SMS through externally funded research and peer-reviewed publications, teaching, mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students, and participating in developing a new Ph.D. program in Mathematical Modeling. We are looking for candidates who can add to the Schools current strengths in gravitational wave data analysis.
We are seeking individuals who have the ability and interest to contribute to a community committed to student-centeredness; professional development and scholarship; integrity and ethics; respect, diversity, and pluralism; innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration. Select to view links to RITs core values, honor code, and diversity commitment.
DEPARTMENT/COLLEGE DESCRIPTION:
The School of Mathematical Sciences has 64 faculty members and four administrative staff members. There are 169 undergraduate students in the schools three undergraduate programs: Applied Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, and Applied Statistics. In addition, there are 35 students in its Masters degree program in Applied and Computational Mathematics. The school offers mathematics courses for students from every RIT program. SMS faculty members are also involved in the M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Astrophysical Sciences and Technology, Computing and Information Science, and Imaging Science.
The School of Mathematical Sciences is a division of the College of Science that promotes both teaching and research. SMS faculty members are involved with two research centers within the College of Science: the Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation, <a href="http://ccrg.rit.edu/" target="_blank">http://ccrg.rit.edu/</a>, and the Center for Applied and Computational Mathematics, <a href="http://www.rit.edu/cos/math/acm/" target="_blank">http://www.rit.edu/cos/math/acm/</a>, and some SMS faculty members participate in other research centers across the college and university. We have recently hired applied mathematicians in the fields of mathematical physiology, computational physics, general relativity, fluid dynamics, and mathematical imaging, and we are developing a Ph.D. program in Mathematical Modeling.
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
* A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in the mathematical sciences or in a related field completed by December 1, 2013.
* Ability to communicate effectively in English.
* Professional experience compatible with strengthening existing gravitational wave data analysis research in SMS and contributing to the development of a Ph.D. program in Mathematical Modeling.
* Potential to collaborate with SMS and/or RIT faculty.
* One or more years of postdoctoral research or college-level teaching after Ph.D. completed or equivalent experience by Fall 2014.
* An ongoing record of peer-reviewed publications.
* A commitment to obtaining external grants to support research.
* A commitment to undergraduate and graduate education, including the ability to teach advanced courses in statistics.
* A commitment to mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in research.
* Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the colleges continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online at <a href="http://careers.rit.edu/faculty" target="_blank">http://careers.rit.edu/faculty</a>. Enter requisition number 811BR for the position in gravitational wave data analysis. Please submit your cover letter addressing the listed qualifications; a vita including a list of publications and the names, addresses and phone numbers for three references; a description of research plans that also addresses efforts and/or plans to obtain external funding, potential to collaborate with SMS/RIT faculty, and commitment to mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in research; a statement of teaching philosophy and any experience that also addresses commitment to undergraduate and graduate education, including the ability to teach advanced courses in statistics; up to three sample publications/preprints; and a "contribution to diversity" statement. Please arrange to have at least three letters of recommendation, one of which includes an assessment of teaching potential, sent directly via email to<a href="mailto:smsjobs@rit.edu" target="_blank">smsjobs@rit.edu</a>.
You can contact the search committee with questions about the position at <a href="mailto:smsjobs@rit.edu" target="_blank">smsjobs@rit.edu</a>.
Application review will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. Applicants are encouraged to apply by December 1, 2013.
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:
PhD
REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS:
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Cover Letter
Research Statement
Statement of Diversity Contribution
List of References
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Letters of Recommendation
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities.
RIT provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at <a href="tel:585-475-2424" target="_blank">585-475-2424</a> or email your request to <a href="mailto:Careers@rit.edu" target="_blank">Careers@rit.edu</a>. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Postdoc Position, Cornell University
(Posted here October 16, 2013) Cornell University Center for Radiophysics and Space Research expects to have an opening for a Research Associate in numerical relativity starting in September, 2014. 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, research associate Mike Boyle, and several graduate students. There will also be opportunities to interact with the Theoretical Astrophysics Group, including Rachel Bean, David Chernoff, Dong Lai, Richard Lovelace, and Ira Wasserman.
Applicants should submit a resume with a list of publications, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to: Lynda Sovocool, Finance and Human Resource Manager, 106 Space Sciences Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853; lmk3@cornell.edu. Applicants can also apply online at: <a href="https://www.hr.cornell.edu/jobs/positions.html" target="_blank">https://www.hr.cornell.edu/jobs/positions.html</a> posting #21920
Completed applications should be received no later than December 1, 2013. Diversity and inclusion have been and continue to be a part of our heritage. Cornell University is a recognized EEO/AA employer and educator.
Tenure-Track Faculty Position, University of Mississippi
(Posted here October 15, 2013) Dear all,Please see below the announcement for a tenure-track position at the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Mississippi, whereMarco Cavaglia hosts an LSC group. Please forward to any interested colleagues. Gaby. Assistant Professor
Department of Physics and Astronomy
The University of Mississippi The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Mississippi invites applications for a tenure-track position in physics at the rank ofassistant professor for the Fall of 2014. The emphasis of this position is on developing an externally funded research program and laboratory capableof supporting and leading graduate students to a Ph.D. A competitive startup package is available in the first three years. The University currentlyhas strong programs in atmospheric physics, biomedical ultrasonics, condensed matter physics, gravitation, high-energy physics, and physicalacoustics. A Ph.D. in Physics or a related field and one year postdoctoral experience is required. Faculty members are expected to contribute to theteaching and service activities of the Department and the University. Teaching duties include three courses a year at the undergraduate and graduatelevel. Interested candidates should apply online at https://jobs.olemiss.edu [jobs.olemiss.edu] (posting 4078, https://jobs.olemiss.edu/postings/4078[jobs.olemiss.edu]). A curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a detailed proposal for developingtheir research program should be sent directly to: Search Committee Chair, Department of Physics and Astronomy, The University of Mississippi, P.O.Box 1848, University, MS 38677. Recommendation letters should address the candidates qualifications and assess the quality of the proposed researchplan. The search will remain open until an adequate applicant pool is established, or until the position is filled. The University of Mississippi is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA Employer.
Tenure-Track Faculty Position, Georgia Institute of Technology
(Posted here October 3, 2013) Dear all, Please see below an announcement of a tenure track faculty position at Georgia Tech. I copy our colleague Deirdre Shoemaker (deirdre@gatech.edu) there, who may be able to answer questions about it. Gaby. Tenure-Track Faculty PositionSchool of Physics
Georgia Institute of Technology
The School of Physics of the Georgia Institute of Technology invites applications
for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position beginning Fall 2014. Applications
for an Associate or Full Professor level position may also be considered for
exceptionally qualified individuals. Targeted research areas are: Experimental
and Observational Astrophysics (including Astro-Particle and Gravitational Wave Physics),
and Experimental and Theoretical Condensed Matter (including Hard and Soft). Successful
applicants are expected to direct an active program of funded research and to teach
effectively at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Applicants should email to <a href="mailto:faculty.search@physics.gatech.edu" target="_blank">faculty.search@physics.gatech.edu</a> the following documents
in PDF format: 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae including a full list of publications
and relevant teaching experience, 3) a research plan for the next five years (maximum 3
pages), and 4) a statement of teaching philosophy and experience (maximum 1 page). In
addition, junior applicants should arrange to have three letters of reference emailed
separately to the same address. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2013.
Georgia Tech is a unit of the University System of Georgia and an equal education/employment
opportunity institution.
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Numerical Relativity or Computational Astrophysics
(Posted here October 1, 2013) University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignApplications are invited for a postdoctoral research associate position in the Illinois Relativity Group. The candidate should have research experience in numerical relativity, computational hydrodynamics or computational MHD. A background in general relativity and relativistic astrophysics would be desirable. Applicants should go online at {<a href="https://my.physics.illinois.edu/join/" target="_blank">https://my.physics.illinois.edu/join/</a>} 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 Shannon Cardaronella at { cardaron@illinois.edu} if you have any questions. Applications should be posted by NOV 1, 2013 for full consideration. The starting date of the position is AUG 16, 2014. The Illinois Relativity Group is developing the tools of numerical relativity, computational hydrodynamics and computational MHD to tackle diverse problems in general relativity and astrophysics. Recent topics include the inspiral and coalescence of compact binaries (binary black holes, binary neutron stars, binary black hole-neutron stars and binary white dwarf-neutron stars), the generation of gravitational waves, magnetorotational stellar collapse, gas accretion onto black holes and binary black holes, the formation and cosmological growth of supermassive black holes in the early universe, and the dynamics of self-interacting dark matter halos. Some of our work is geared to identifying astrophysically plausible, strong-field sources of gravitational waves and calculating gravitational waveforms for detection by laser interferometers, such as Advanced LIGO/VIRGO and eLISA. For these sources we are also exploring counterpart electromagnetic signals, where the later may include optical, UV and X-ray emission and gamma-ray bursts.
The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal OpportunityEmployer.
Multiple opportunities for postdoctoral positions at Northwestern
(Posted here September 29, 2013) Dear Colleagues,Please see the multiple opportunities for postdoctoral positions at Northwestern this year posted at:
<a href="http://ciera.northwestern.edu/Research/fellowships.php" target="_blank">http://ciera.northwestern.edu/Research/fellowships.php</a>. The application deadline for all isDecember 1, 2013.
Vicky Kalogera (vicky@northwestern.edu)
Vacancies for 2 PDRAs at that University of Strathclyde
(Posted here September 20, 2013) From: Nicholas Lockerbie <<a href="mailto:n.lockerbie@strath.ac.uk" style="font-size: 13px;" target="_blank">n.lockerbie@strath.ac.uk</a>> Subject: Vacancies for 2 PDRAs at the University of Strathclyde Date: September 20, 2013 3:41:52 AM CDT To: Gabriela Gonzalez <<a href="mailto:gonzalez@lsu.edu" target="_blank">gonzalez@lsu.edu</a>> Dear Gabriela, I have vacancies for 2 PDRAs at the University of Strathclyde, working on a gravity gradiometer for monitoring subterranean Carbon Capture and Storage sites. <a href="http://www.mis.strath.ac.uk/Personnel/open/r922013.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.mis.strath.ac.uk/Personnel/open/r922013.pdf</a> With many thanks, Nick ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Dr N.A. Lockerbie, C.Phys., F.Inst.P.,
Reader in Physics,
SUPA (Scottish Universities Physics Alliance),
Department of Physics,
University of Strathclyde,
John Anderson Building,
107 Rottenrow,
Glasgow,
G4 0NG,
Scotland,
UK
Tel. +44 (0)141 548 3360 / 3478 / 4518
Fax. <a href="tel:%2B44%20%280%29141%20552%202891" target="_blank">+44 (0)141 552 2891</a>
Email. <a href="mailto:N.Lockerbie@strath.ac.uk" target="_blank">N.Lockerbie@strath.ac.uk</a> and <a href="mailto:N.Lockerbie@phys.strath.ac.uk" target="_blank">N.Lockerbie@phys.strath.ac.uk</a>
Postdoc at Perimeter Institute, Waterloo, ON, Canada
(Posted here September 17, 2013) Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics is inviting applications for Postdoctoral Research positions. For more information please visit: <a href="http://link.perimeterinstitute.ca/c/306/ff7135f5c8eab8b368225f67d450b64e80ffeed1f2cf5767305289dd52a5d82e" target="_blank">https://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/2014-postdoctoral-fellowship</a> Perimeter Institute offers a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment with maximum research freedom and opportunity to collaborate. We encourage all candidates to apply by November 15, but applications will be considered until all positions are filled. Please note: the Committee will begin reviewing applications on November 1, 2013.Tenure-track position at UofWaterloo, Institute for Quantum Computing
(Posted here September 16, 2013)<a href="https://services.iqc.uwaterloo.ca/applications/positions/iqc-faculty-engineering/" target="_blank">https://services.iqc.uwaterloo.ca/applications/positions/iqc-faculty-engineering/</a>
Open Position: IQC Faculty positions in the Faculty of Engineering
Applications are being invited for tenured or tenure-track faculty
positions, at the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) within a
department of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Waterloo.
The search is focused on experimentalists with strong research
accomplishments in the field of quantum information. In addition to a
faculty appointment in the department, the candidate will receive a
teaching reduction and an additional stipend for a period of five years,
with the possibility of renewal.
A PhD and significant evidence of excellence in research and the
potential for effective teaching are required. Responsibilities will
include the supervision of graduate students, as well as teaching at the
undergraduate and graduate levels. Salary will depend on the candidate's
qualifications. Effective date of appointment is negotiable.
The University of Waterloo is host to the Institute for Quantum
Computing (IQC). Information about IQC personnel and activities can be
found at <a href="http://iqc.uwaterloo.ca/" target="_blank">iqc.uwaterloo.ca</a>. IQC at present has a complement of 17 faculty
in quantum information from the Faculties of Engineering, Mathematics
and Science. The candidates will also have the opportunity to interact
with scientists at the nearby Perimeter Institute for Theoretical
Physics.
Interested individuals should submit an application online with their
curriculum vitae, up to five selected reprints/preprints, and the names
of three or more references.
For more information contact: Institute for Quantum Computing University
of Waterloo Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1 e-mail: <a href="mailto:director@iqc.ca" target="_blank">director@iqc.ca</a>
phone: <a href="tel:%28519%29%20888-4021%20Ext.%2037201" target="_blank">(519) 888-4021 Ext. 37201</a> fax: <a href="tel:%28519%29%20746-2339" target="_blank">(519) 746-2339</a>
These appointments are subject to the availability of funds. All
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however Canadian citizens
and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of
Waterloo encourages applications from all qualified individuals,
including women, members of visible minorities, native people and
persons with disabilities.
Tenure-track faculty member in Experimental Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics at Cal State Fullerton
(Posted here September 4, 2013) Dear all, Josh Smith lets us know about a new tenure track position: Cal State Fullerton is looking to hire a tenure-track faculty member in Experimental Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics. The job ad is below, and on the Physics Today website here: <a href="http://jobs.physicstoday.org/jobs#/detail/5523508/1,false" target="_blank">http://jobs.physicstoday.org/jobs#/detail/5523508/1,false</a> Although this ad is for AMO physics, I believe that there are scientists within the gravitational-wave community that have enough overlap in their research expertise to be considered for this position, and I would like to encourage them to apply. Please feel free to forward to anybody interested, and to send questions to Josh (josmith@exchange.fullerton.edu) Gaby. Experimental Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Tenure TrackThe Physics Department at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is seeking applicants for a tenure-track position in experimental atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics. The successful candidate will establish a research program involving students that complements and expands current AMO experimental research in the department. Ideally, the research will involve advanced detection and be data intensive so that the successful candidate will also connect via data analysis and imaging with the new Center for Computational and Applied Math in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.
Appointment will be at the Assistant Professor level beginning 18 August 2014. The successful candidate must indicate experience and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching a diverse population of students and to curriculum development at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and will be expected to develop an active, externally funded research program. The department offers both B.S. and M.S. degrees and is seeking a physicist who will involve undergraduate and Masters level students in their research activities. Please visit <a href="http://physics.fullerton.edu/" target="_blank">physics.fullerton.edu</a>.
A Ph.D. in physics and a minimum of one year of postdoctoral experience is required (two years preferred). Applications must include (i) a curriculum vitae, (ii) an approximately 1500-word description of teaching philosophy and experience with diverse student populations and student-centered learning approaches, (iii) an approximately 1500-word description of research plans and goals which includes start-up needs, (iv) reprints of 2-3 recent key publications, and (v) names and contact information of three individuals who will send letters of recommendation directly to the search committee. Applications should be emailed as a single pdf document to Chair, Search Committee, at <a href="mailto:PhysicsSearch@fullerton.edu" target="_blank">PhysicsSearch@fullerton.edu</a>. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Priority consideration will be given to applications received byMonday, October 17, 2013. Cal State Fullerton is an Equal Opportunity/ Title IX/503/504/VEVRA/ADA Employer.
Washington State University Postdoc position for work at LIGO Hanford
(Posted here August 22, 2013) Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the Gravity Group at the Department of Physics and Astronomy, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA. The successful candidate is expected to work on detector characterization for the Advanced Laser Interferometer Gravitational wave Observatory (LIGO) at the Hanford site in Washington State. The initial appointment will be for one year with the possibility of extension for a second year, subject to continued research funding.ELIGIBILITY
Candidates are expected to have a PhD in Physics, Astronomy, or a closely related field, with an excellent research track record. Although PhDs in theoretical or experimental gravitational-wave physics, relativistic astrophysics, cosmology or related areas are preferred, PhDs from other areas with strong computational and experimental skills will also be considered.
DUTIES
The successful candidate is expected to work primarily in the area of Advanced LIGO detector characterization at the LIGO Hanford observatory. Familiarity with data analysis pipelines for searching gravitational wave signals and how their performance is affected by detector characterization issues is desirable.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The position includes the usual faculty benefits and the salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
GRAVITY GROUP AT WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
The Gravity Group at the Washington State University (WSU) includes Sukanta Bose and Matt Duez as Faculty members and Fred Raab (Head, LIGO-Hanford) and Greg Mendell (Senior Scientist, LIGO-Hanford) as Adjunct Professors. This group has close interactions with WSU astronomers Guy Worthey and Michael Allen and staff scientists at LIGO Hanford. More information about us can be found at <a href="http://pleiades.physics.wsu.edu/" target="_blank">http://pleiades.physics.wsu.edu/</a> .
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should email their CV, list of publications, and a research statement of not more than two pages, preferably all in electronic PDF format, accompanied by a cover letter to Prof. Sukanta Bose <sukanta@wsu.edu>. Include contact details of at least three referees. Review of applications will begin on August 31, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. The successful candidate may begin work at LIGO-Hanford as early as September 15, 2013.
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. WSU is committed to excellence through diversity and faculty-friendly policy action, including partner accommodation and NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation programs (<a href="http://www.advance.wsu.edu/%29" target="_blank">http://www.advance.wsu.edu/)</a>. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Postdoc for Auger at Penn State
(Posted here August 19, 2013) Work Unit:Eberly College Of ScienceDepartment:PhysicsJob Number:40171Date Announced: 08/01/2013 The Particle Astrophysics group at Penn State has an opening for a postdoctoral scholar to work on the Pierre Auger Observatory. The Auger Observatory is the largest cosmic ray detector in the World. Information about the Observatory is available at the official experiment website, http://www.auger.org. The Penn State group plays a leading role in the search for anisotropies in the arrival directions of ultra-high energy cosmic rays. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute actively to the analysis of data from the Auger Observatory, as well as contribute to the operations of the Observatory, and preparations for future upgrades. Applications will be considered from Ph.D. physicists and astronomers with strong backgrounds in particle astrophysics, gamma ray astronomy, particle physics, cosmic ray physics, and related fields. Experience with object-oriented software and network data systems is preferred. Applicants should submit a brief letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to: Profs. Stephane Coutu, Miguel MostafaDepartment of PhysicsEberly College of ScienceThe Pennsylvania State University104 Davey Laboratory #241University Park, PA 16802(coutu@phys.psu.edu, mam1264@psu.edu) Electronic submission of application materials is preferred. Applications received by September 30, 2013 will receive full consideration. For additional information, please send e-mail to coutu@phys.psu.edu or mam1264@psu.edu. Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.Academic Program Director Position at Perimeter Institute
(Posted here August 13, 2013) Dear all, Chad Hanna (channa@perimeterinstitute.ca) brings to our attention a search for an Academic Program Director at the Perimeter Institute - details in the link below: <a href="http://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/academic-program-director?cm_mid=2653547&cm_crmid=%7B18e51f94-b225-e211-91d5-005056800012%7D&cm_medium=email" target="_blank">http://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/academic-program-director?cm_mid=2653547&cm_crmid={18e51f94-b225-e211-91d5-005056800012}&cm_medium=email</a> Please forward to colleagues who may be interested in such a position. Thanks! Gaby.Computing Positions at UWM
(Posted here August 9, 2013) Dear LSC Members,We are accepting applications for the following positions which are central to the continuation of the Auth Project for LIGO. Please also pass this ad on to any colleagues you know that might have interests and appropriate skills know about these positions.
Cheers,
Warren
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Advertisement text for IAM Architect and Programmer positions (2 positions available)
The LIGO (<a href="http://www.ligo.org/" target="_blank">www.ligo.org</a>) group at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is looking for two talented and energetic individuals to develop and support software infrastructure for the LIGO Identity and Access Management (LIAM) project.
Identity and access management is a challenging and fascinating problem within any organization. For virtual organizations (VO)s like LIGO that exist beyond the traditional boundaries of a single institution, the problem is especially complex. LIGO employs a mixture of proven enterprise tools (OpenLDAP, Kerberos, Shibboleth) along with more cutting edge tools (Grouper, CILogon and soon COManage) as well as custom tools to provide comprehensive identity management and access controls for over 1,000 LIGO members spread over much of the globe. As well, the LIAM project works to integrate project infrastructure to strengthen the utility of collaboration tools such as wikis, mailing lists, and applicable domain science applications within LIGO. This is an opportunity to be on the leading edge of collaboration development and gain exposure to a variety of tools and research groups working around the world.
LIGO is an ambitious national project funded by the National Science Foundation to detect gravitational waves from astrophysical sources in collaboration with other detectors from around the world. As such, the successful candidate will be working with top scientists from around the world toward ground-breaking research in fundamental science. Members of the UW-Milwaukee LIGO group play an important role in the LIGO, concentrating on data analysis and software infrastructure critical to the collaboration. The UWM LIGO group has been and continues to be central to the design, development and deployment of the LIAM infrastructure. The successful candidate may be physically located either at the UWM campus in Milwaukee, Wisconsin or at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, California dependent on the preference of the candidate and the needs of the LIAM project.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will work as part of the LIAM project team to design, develop, deploy, and support software infrastructure for meeting the identity and access management needs of LIGO. Work will include assisting in the maintenance and enhancement of existing LIAM infrastructure, design and implementation of additional infrastructure, development and/or integration of appropriate domain applications, and providing technical support to users of this complex environment. The candidate will report to the LIAM Project manager and attend regular meetings of the LIAM Project team. Team members are expected to keep abreast of current developments in identity and access management and work with the LIAM team to leverage them to improve the infrastructure.
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate possesses at least a Bachelor's degree in Computing Science, Physics or a related field along with strong technical skills and a minimum of two years of related experience. Required technical skills include demonstrated competency with managing, configuring and coding against at least one of the following tools:
- OpenLDAP
- Apache HTTP Server
- Apache TomCat Java Servlet Container
as well as demonstrated proficiency developing in one or more scripting languages (e.g. python, PHP or Javascript/jQuery) or related frameworks (e.g. CakePHP or Django). Linux system administration experience including familiarity with common system tools (shell scripting, awk, sed, etc) is also required. In addition, the successful candidate possesses strong written and verbal skills and the ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
Candidates with extensive previous experience in Identity and Access Management, especially those with proficiency with IAM tools, such as Grouper, Shibboleth, PKI, CILogon will be strongly preferred, as will candidates with experience with federated identity management.
APPLICATION
Interested parties may apply via <a href="https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/15309" target="_blank">https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/15309</a>. Review of applications will begin on August 24, 2013, and continue until both positions are filled. Applications received after the initial screening date may not be considered.
The University of Wisconsin-‐Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Employment will require a criminal background check.
Postdoctoral Position offered by Tsinghua University (Beijing)
(Posted here July 23, 2013) Dear all, Please see below the announcement of a post-doctoral position offered by Tsinghua University (Beijing) brought to us by our colleague Eric Lebigot (eric.lebigot@normalesup.org). Gaby. The Tsinghua LIGO group is offering a post-doctoral position. Skills in computing and/or astrophysics/physics are important for this position. Experience within the Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory Science Collaboration (LSC) is a plus. The current activities revolve around the use of computers for various LSC projects: detection of interferometer glitches through machine learning (with MIT and Korea), GPU acceleration of Compact Binary Coalescence detection algorithms (with the University of Western Australia), development of a virtual machine with the LIGO data analysis programs (with MIT), and the estimation of physical parameters of Compact Binary Coalescences through an analysis of the interferometer signal (with Birmingham University). Please contact us [<a href="http://www.ligo.org.cn/contacts.shtml" target="_blank">http://www.ligo.org.cn/contacts.shtml</a>] for further information.Postdoc Position at George Washington University
(Posted here July 22, 2013) Dear Gaby,I am writing to bring to your attention the following job ad:
<a href="https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/16670" target="_blank">https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/16670</a>
which may be of interest to post-docs or recent PhD graduates of the LSC. To apply, a resume and a cover letter are required. The cover letter should include the earliest date the candidate could potentially join GWU.
Thank you very much for your kind attention.
Best Regards,
Alessandra Corsi corsi@email.gwu.edu
3 Year Postdoc Position with Advanced Virgo
(Posted here July 18, 2013) A 3-years postdoctoral position is immediately available within the Virgo group at the Laboratoire de lAccelerateur Lineaire (<a href="http://www.lal.in2p3.fr/?lang=en" target="_blank">http://www.lal.in2p3.fr/?lang=en</a>)to work in the context of the Advanced Virgo project (<a href="https://wwwcascina.virgo.infn.it/advirgo/" target="_blank">https://wwwcascina.virgo.infn.it/advirgo/</a>). The position will be mainly focused on the control of the Advanced Virgo interferometer by participating both in simulation and experimental activities. The two main goals will be: -to put in place a complete lock acquisition scheme through simulation tools for the different Advanced Virgo optical schemes, -to participate to the commissioning of the CALVA platform available in our laboratory, which is constituted by a suspended coupled cavity system of 5 and 50 meters long, where new ideas for locking can be tested. The candidates willsend to Nicolas Leroy, <a href="mailto:leroy@lal.in2p3.fr" target="_blank">leroy@lal.in2p3.fr</a> : -letter of application addressing your qualifications -maximum of three recommendation letters -curriculum vitae -list of publications For more information you can contact directly Nicolas Leroy at <a href="mailto:leroy@lal.in2p3.fr" target="_blank">leroy@lal.in2p3.fr</a>Applications for Marie Curie Fellowship at Cardiff University
(Posted here July 16, 2013) The Cardiff group would be happy to support postdoctoral researchers interested in applying for a Marie Curie fellowship (<a href="http://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/" target="_blank">http://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/</a>) to be held in Cardiff. These are available to people moving either from another European country or from outside Europe. We request that interested candidates contact us prior to Friday 26th of July, so that we can jointly complete the application with the candidate prior to the deadline of the 14th of August. Please send enquiries to Patrick Sutton (<a href="mailto:patrick.sutton@astro.cf.ac.uk" target="_blank">patrick.sutton@astro.cf.ac.uk</a>).LIGO Postdoctoral Fellowship in Educational Research
(Posted here July 2, 2013)Simons Junior Professor of Mathematics or Mathematical Physics at ESI, Vienna
(Posted here July 2, 2013) Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/06/28/mathematics-simons-junior-professor/ Deadline: 2013-07-31Location:Vienna, Austria Additional Information: http://www.esi.ac.at
Contact: piotr.chrusciel@univie.ac.at The Erwin Schrödinger International Institute for Mathematical Physics (ESI) of the University of Vienna announces the position of a Simons Junior Professor of Mathematics or Mathematical Physics (full time position under private law, limited to a period of 5 years; funded by the Simons Foundation; the position is available as of January 1st, 2014). The University of Vienna intends to increase the number of women, particularly in high-level positions, and therefore specifically invites applications by women. Among equally qualified applicants women will receive preferential consideration. The Erwin Schrödinger International Institute for Mathematical Physics (ESI) at the University of Vienna is an internationally leading research centre in the fields of mathematics and mathematical physics. Candidates for the Professorship have a PhD and several years of postdoctoral research experience. Teaching at the University of Vienna is expected. The appointed Professor will be affiliated with the Faculty of Mathematics or the Faculty of Physics of the University of Vienna. The administrative load of the appointed Professor will be moderate, while still allowing the Professor to provide a substantial contribution to the running of the ESI. The successful applicant is expected to work in an area of research which is central in the scientific activities of the ESI. Successful candidates will have the following qualifications:
- PhD and post-doctoral experience at a university or other research institution (Austrian or equivalent international academic degree in the relevant field)
- Outstanding research and publication record, with an excellent reputation as an active member in the international academic community
- Experience in designing, procuring and directing major research projects
- Experience in university teaching, and willingness and ability to teach at all curricular levels, preferably graduate level, and to further the work of junior academic colleagues
- an attractive and dynamic research location in a city with a high quality of life and in a country with excellent research funding provision
- an attractive salary
- Grant for relocation to Vienna, where appropriate
- Academic curriculum vitae
- Brief description of current research interests and research plans for the immediate future
- List of publications together with- specification of five key publications judged by the applicant to be particularly relevant to the advertised professorship together with an explanation of their relevance- PDF versions of these five publications provided either as email attachments or through URLs of downloadable copies
- List of talks given, including detailed information about invited plenaries at international conferences
- List of projects supported by third-party funds
- Short survey of previous academic teaching and list of supervised PhD theses
PhD position in quantum gravity, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
(Posted here July 2, 2013) Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/06/18/phd-position-in-quantum-gravity-university-of-erlangen-nuremberg/ Deadline: 2013-07-15Location:Erlangen, Germany Additional Information: http://www.algeo.math.uni-erlangen.de/meusburger
Contact: catherine.meusburger@math.uni-erlangen.de A PhD position is available in the research group "Conceptual questions of quantum gravity and mathematical structures in three-dimensional gravity" in the Department of Mathematics, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg. The position isa three-year positionfunded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and does not carry any teaching duties. The research group is part of the Algebra and Geometry Division, the Emmy-Noether Centre for Representation Theory and has close ties with the quantum gravity group in the physics department. In particular, it is part of the interdisciplinary Emerging Fields Project "Quantum Geometry". Applicants must have a European master degree in mathematics or physics or equivalent. They should be strongly motivated to work at the interface of mathematics and physics on topics related to quantum gravity, quantum geometry and representation theory. Applicants with a physics degree must demonstrate an excellent mathematics background. Applicants should send the following documents by email to catherine.meusburger@math.uni-erlangen.de:
- Letter of motivation
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of courses taken, including marks
- Summary of their Master thesis
- Contact details of two referees .
PhD Fellowships in Physics at the University of Trento (Italy)
(Posted here July 2, 2013) Announcement on Hyperspace@AEI: http://hyperspace.aei.mpg.de/2013/06/19/phd-fellowships-in-physics-at-the-university-of-trento-italy/ Deadline: 2013-09-10Location:Trento, Italy Additional Information: http://www.unitn.it/en/ateneo/2763/announcement-selection
Contact: bruno.giacomazzo[AT]jila.colorado.edu The Physics department at the University of Trento invites applications for PhD fellowships starting in November 2013. The PhD fellowships have a duration of 3 years and a gross salary of 13638.47 EUR per year (about 1000 EUR per month after taxes). The PhD program covers several scientific areas, including also Gravitational Wave Astronomy, Theoretical Physics, and Astroparticle Physics. More details about the doctoral school in Physics can be found at http://www.unitn.it/en/drphys The Department of Physics includes faculty members working on computational astrophysics (Giacomazzo), gravitational wave detectors (Dolesi, Prodi, Vitale, Weber), theory of general relativity and cosmology (Cognola, Vanzo, Zerbini), and astroparticle physics (Battiston, Lazzizzera). Students with interests in one of these areas are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications for the doctoral positions are accepted from candidates, regardless of gender, age, and nationality, who have a Master's degree (equivalent to the Italian "laurea magistrale"). Any degree in Physics or related disciplines will be given preferential status. Applications are also accepted from students who expect to get their degree by October 31 2013. The University of Trento is ranked among the top 5 universities in Italy and it is characterized by an international and diverse student population. The city of Trento is located on the Italian Dolomites and it is very well connected with several destinations in Italy and Europe. The deadline for applications is September 10 2013. The selection will be based on the curriculum of the candidate and on an oral exam (candidates permanently residing abroad by the date of the oral exam may take the exam by phone or videoconference in their country of residence). More information about the application process can be found here: http://www.unitn.it/en/ateneo/2763/announcement-selection
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