Advertised Postdoctoral and Faculty Positions, Fall 2002/Spring 2003
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Index
- University of Alberta
- Brandeis University
- University of British Columbia
- UC Davis
- UC Santa Barbara
- Caltech (Faculty)
- Caltech (PDF)
- Cardiff University
- University of Chicago
- CITA (University of Toronto)
- Dalhousie University
- University of Durham
- Florida Atlantic University
- University of Glasgow
- University of Illinois
- Louisiana State University
- University of Michigan
- Montana State University (Faculty)
- Montana State University (PDF)
- MPI-AEI
- NASA Goddard
- University of Nottingham
- Oxford
- Observatoire de la Cote d'Azur
- Oakland University
- Penn State (A)
- Penn State (B)
- Perimeter Institute
- Princeton (Astrophysicsal Sciences)
- Portsmouth
- Raman Research Institute
- Syracuse University (I)
- Syracuse University (II)
- UNAM
- UT Austin
- UT Brownsville (Faculty I)
- UT Brownsville (Faculty II)
- UT Brownsville (PDF)
- University of Utah
- University of Washington
- Washington University
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
University of Alberta
POSTDOCTORAL OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA
In the coming year there will be opportunities for new
postdoctoral fellowships in cosmology and gravitation at the University
of Alberta. We presently have five professors (Bruce Campbell, Valeri
Frolov, Sharon Morsink, Don Page, and Dmitri Pogosyan) and many
postdoctoral fellows and graduate students, making it one of the
largest in this research area in the world.
Fellowship opportunities include the following:
(1) Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics (CITA) National
Fellowships; we should have a completed application by Nov. 15.
(2) Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS) Postdoctoral
Fellowships.
(3) A local fellowship of the University of Alberta, for which we may
nominate exceptional candidates who have applied to us by Nov. 15.
(4) Possibly one or more new postdoctoral positions supported by the
Physics Department or our NSERC or other grants.
Please submit the material listed below, all to either Bruce
Campbell, Valeri Frolov, Sharon Morsink, Don Page, or Dmitri Pogosyan,
at the following address:
412 Physics Lab
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada T6G 2J1
(telefax 1-780-492-0714)
For full consideration for all positions, applications and
supporting materials should arrive by Nov. 15. Later applications will
be considered for the funding opportunities remaining at the time of
reception.
Applications should include the following material:
(a) Curriculum Vitae.
(b) Proposed Research statement of one page or less.
(c) Research Experience statement of two pages or less.
(d) A listing of papers appearing in refereed publications or
conference proceedings.
(e) A list of any academic honors or awards received.
(f) Arrange for three letters of appraisal to be sent, at least two
from persons familiar with your academic work.
Brandeis University
The Department of Physics at Brandeis University invites
applications for postdoctoral positions in string theory,
classical and quantum gravity, quantum field theory, cosmology
and related fields, starting Fall 2002.
Up to three positions will be available.
The appointments are for one year; two are renewable
for an additional year, subject to the availability of funds,
and one is renewable yearly up to three
years, subject to the availability of funds.
The group consists of Stanley Deser, Albion Lawrence
and Howard Schnitzer. The Physics Department also
has active groups in experimental high energy physics,
condensed matter physics, astrophysics and biophysics.
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae,
a brief statement of research plans,
and three letters of recommendation to:
Prof. Albion Lawrence, Physics Department, MS-057,
Brandeis University, Waltham, MA 02454-9110
(albion@brandeis.edu).
Brandeis University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity
employer; women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
University of British Columbia
Post Doctoral Fellowships available
William G. Unruh
Dept. of Physics and Astronomy, University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z1
email: unruh@physics.ubc.ca Fax: (604) 822 5324
The Gravity group at University of British Columbia expects to have
at least 2 postdoctoral fellowships/research associateships available
for the year 2002-2003. These will be for a term of one year, renewable
on satisfactory progress for a second year. For the Research Associate
positions (for people more than three years past the granting of the
PhD at the start of their fellowship) preference will be given to
Canadian Citizens or Canadian Landed Immigrants, but others will be
considered . The Post-Doctoral fellowships ( starting less than three
years past the formal granting of their PhD) are open to everyone.
The successful candidates will be chosen on the basis of their promise
and demonstrated ability to carry out original research. The research
areas of interest are in theory in Gravity, Cosmology, Quantum Theory
and the overlaps between these areas. We expect that at least one of the
positions will be in the area of numerical relativity. UBC has a 128 node
PIII Beowulf system, access to additional high performance computing
facilities across Canada, with strong desktop computing facilities available
to successful candidates. In addition, there is money available for research
and travel costs.
Particularly strong candidates may also be nominated for
Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics (CITA) National
Fellowships; FOR THESE, COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE
RECEIVED BY NOV. 15, 2002.
The University of BC has a strong growing theory group. It includes
Matt Choptuik, interested in numerical solutions of General
Relativity, Kristin Schleich, interested in numerical quantum gravity
and mathematical GR, Don Witt, interested in mathematical GR, and Bill
Unruh, interested in the overlap between quantum theory and gravity,
including the implication of string theory to gravity. In addition,
Douglas Scott is interested in the broad range of physical cosmology.
Ian Affleck, Philip Stamp, Marcel Franz, Mona Berciu are condensed
matter theorists, and
Moshe Rozali, Gordon Semenoff, Mark vanRamsdonk and Ariel Zhitnitsky
are particle/string theorists. The theory group has about 10 post
doctoral fellows or visitors annually. Vancouver itself is one of the
most pleasant places in the world to live, with both ocean and
mountains at your doorstep.
Except for those applicants interested in CITA national fellowships,
the deadline for applications is Jan 30, 2003 or until filled. Late
applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
Please make sure that at least three referees send letters of reference,
addressing your ability to carry out independent original research,
sent directly to W. Unruh at the above address (email or ordinary mail).
Your application should include a CV, list of publications, and a
statement of research interests. One or two preprints/reprints would
also be helpful to us in making our choice, but are not essential.
UC Davis
Postdoctoral Position at UC Davis
The high energy theory group at the University of California
at Davis expects to hire a postdoc, probably with a focus on
quantum gravity, for an appointment beginning in September
2003. The initial appointment will be for two years, and may
be extended to a third. The ideal candidate will be able to
interact with faculty and students in several areas, including
quantum gravity, phenomenology, and cosmology.
Current faculty members in the group include Steve Carlip,
Ling-Lie Chau, Jack Gunion, and Joe Kiskis. Our primary
areas of research are quantum gravity (including the quantum
mechanics of black holes, lower dimensional models, quantum
cosmology, and foundational issues) and phenomenology
(including Higgs physics, supersymmetry, and brane world/
TeV-scale gravity models). UC Davis has just launched an
initiative in High Energy Frontier Theory -- see
http://www.physics.ucdavis.edu/Recruiting/HEP_Ad_1.html
-- and expects to hire one or more new faculty members during
the term of this postdoc. We also have strong cosmology and
high energy experiment groups. Further information about the
department may be found on our website at
http://www.physics.ucdavis.edu
Applicants should send a CV, a publication list, and a brief
statement of research interests to:
Steven Carlip
Department of Physics
One Shields Avenue
University of California at Davis
Davis, CA 95616
Please also also arrange for three letters of recommendation
to be sent to this address. Screening of applications will begin
in early January, but late applications may be considered until
the position has been filled.
The University of California is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer. The University undertakes affirmative
action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities
and women, for persons with disabilities, and for special
disabled veterans, Vietnam era veterans, and any other veterans
who served on active duty during a war or in a campaign or
expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized.
UC Santa Barbara
Faculty Position in Gravitational Physics at UCSB
The Physics department of the University of California, Santa Barbara
invites applications for a faculty position in theoretical gravitational
physics beginning July 1, 2003. This is a broad based search,
involving all (theoretical) areas of the field including, e.g.,
gravitational waves, numerical relativity and
quantum gravity. The appointment can be made at either the assistant
professor or tenured professor level. UCSB has a strong research group in
gravitational physics, and benefits from the presence of the Kavli
Institute for Theoretical Physics (KITP) which periodically runs programs in
this area.
Applicants should submit a brief statement of current research
interests, a curriculum vitae, and arrange to have at least three
letters of recommendation sent to Chair, Gravity Search Committee,
Physics Department, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA
93106-9530. The position is open until filled, but to assure full
consideration, applications should be received by November 15, 2002.
Caltech (Faculty)
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
PROFESSORIAL POSITIONS IN RELATIVITY, NUMERICAL RELATIVITY AND
THEORETICAL ASTROPHYSICS
The Division of Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy at Caltech invites
applications for a professorial position in theoretical physics. We are
primarily interested in candidates for a tenure-track appointment, but
will consider applications for more senior positions as well. The
initial term of appointment for a non-tenured position is normally four
years and appointment is contingent upon completion of the Ph.D.
degree. We are seeking highly qualified candidates committed to a
career in research and teaching.
We are considering applications in all areas of theoretical physics but
among the fields being targeted during the next several years are
numerical relativity, analytical relativity, theoretical astrophysics,
and their interfaces. Caltech is generally methodical and thorough in
its professorial searches, and may take several years to fill a
position in a targeted field, so failure to make an appointment in any
given year should not be misinterpreted as a loss of interest in that
field. Applications are carried over from one year to the next, so
people who applied last year need not reapply, though they may wish to
send material that updates their applications.
Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a list of papers
published and submitted (with refereed papers indicated), and a brief
essay describing the applicant's current research interests and the
program of research he or she proposes to carry out at Caltech.
Applicants are also requested to have at least three letters of
reference sent to the address below; the names and email addresses of
the referees should be included in the application.
Applications should be sent to Professorship in Theoretical Physics,
c/o Staffing Secretary, MC 103-33, California Institute of Technology,
Pasadena, CA 91125, USA. Consideration of applications is underway, and
will continue until the position is filled.
Caltech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.a Women,
Minorities, Veterans and Disabled Persons are encouraged to apply.
These are bona fide vacancies and have not been promised to anyone.
Caltech (PDF)
CALTECH POSTDOCTORAL & SENIOR POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS IN THEORETICAL
ASPECTS OF GRAVITATIONAL-WAVE SCIENCE, ESPECIALLY NUMERICAL RELATIVITY
The California Institute of Technology invites applications for
postdoctoral and senior postdoctoral appointments in theoretical
aspects of gravitational-wave science --- astrophysics, analytical
relativity, gravitational-wave source simulations (largely numerical
relativity), gravitational-wave data analysis, and the design and
theoretical analysis of advanced gravitational-wave detectors. By a
single application one can be considered (as appropriate) for Caltech's
Prize Postdoctoral Fellowships in Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics,
including Relativity [see HERE],
and for regular postdoctoral and senior postdoctoral positions.
These positions are associated largely or in part with Caltech's tapir
group (Theoretical Astrophysics Including Relativity,
http://www.cco.caltech.edu/~esp/tapir/ --- Professors Kip Thorne, Roger
Blandford, Peter Goldreich, Marc Kamionkowski, and Sterl Phinney; Dr.
Lee Lindblom; and about 20 postdoctoral or senior postdoctoral fellows,
20 graduate students, and 5 senior visitors). These positions are also
associated, more broadly, with the Caltech/JPL Association for
Gravitational Wave Research, http://www.cco.caltech.edu/~cajagwr/ ,
which includes the Caltech portion of LIGO and the Caltech/JPL portion
of LISA.
Our Gravitational-Wave Source Simulation Program is joint between tapir
(Lee Lindblom, Mark Scheel, Frans Pretorius, and grad students),
Caltech's Engineering and Applied Sciences Division (the groups of
Professors Jerry Marsden [Control and Dynamical Systems] and Michael
Ortiz [Aeronautics and Mechanical Engineering]) and Caltech's Jet
Propulsion Laboratory (David Meier and Mark Miller). [Applications for
the JPL portion of this program should go to Dr. Mark Dragovan, Lead
Scientist for Astrophysics, MS 169-506 Jet Propulsion Laboratory,
4800 Oak Grove Drive, Pasadena, CA 91109-8099.]
The application deadline for Prize Fellowships is December 1.
Applications will continue to be accepted for regular fellowships until
our funding situation becomes fully clear and all positions have been
filled, which could be as late as May or June. Materials in support of
an application should be sent to
THEORETICAL PHYSICS AND ASTROPHYSICS FELLOWSHIPS
[GRAVITATIONAL-WAVE SCIENCE - C/O THORNE]
103-33 CALTECH
PASADENA, CA 91125.
These materials should include curriculum vitae with email address and
with citizenship indicated, bibliography of publications, web locations
of manuscripts not yet published, and a description of the desired
research directions. Please ensure that at least three letters of
recommendation are sent directly to the above address by the writers.
If some of these materials must be sent by email, please direct them to
Shirley Hampton, shirley@tapir.caltech.edu, with a request that they be
included in the candidate's application file.
Caltech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Women, Minorities, Veterans, and Disabled Persons are encouraged to
apply.
Cardiff University
Cardiff has two postdoc positions the details
of which can be found HERE.
Could you please bring the advertisement
to the attention of of potential candidates.
University of Chicago
POSTDOCTORAL POSITION AT CHICAGO
We expect to have a postdoctoral position available in our group at the
University of Chicago beginning in September, 2003. If you are interested
in being considered for this position, please send me your vita,
publications list, and a brief description of your research interests.
Please also arrange to have 3 letters of reference sent to me. I very much
prefer that all application materials (vita, publications list, statement
of research interests, and letters of reference) be sent by ordinary mail
rather than email. My mailing address is:
Robert M. Wald
Enrico Fermi Institute
University of Chicago
5640 S. Ellis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637
USA
To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should
reach me by January 15, 2000.
CITA (University of Toronto)
CITA has a variety of junior jobs available. Check Job Opportunities
via their HOME PAGE for more information.
Dalhousie University
Applications are invited for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship with a
starting date of 1 July 2003. Exceptional candidates at the Associate
Professor or Professor level may be considered. Applicants should have an
outstanding research record in Analysis, Mathematical Cosmology or
Relativity although outstanding candidates in other fields will be
considered. The successful applicant is expected to interact with related
groups in the Mathematics Department and have demonstrated interest and
ability in teaching. The successful candidate will be expected develop a
research program, supervise M.Sc. and Ph.D. students and teach at the
undergraduate and graduate levels in the Department of Mathematics and
Statistics.
Applicants should send a current CV including a list of publications,
statement of research and teaching objectives and the name, address,
e-mail address of 3 referees. The deadline for applications is Dec 1,
2002. Applications should be sent to
Dr. R. J. Nowakowski, Chair.
Department of Mathematics,
Dalhousie University,
Halifax, NS B3H 3J5, Canada
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is an
Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages
applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability,
racially visible persons and women.
University of Durham
UNIVERSITY OF DURHAM
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
Salary: 19,681 per annum
The Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Durham
invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the Centre for
Particle Theory, to begin in October 2003. Candidates with research
interests in string theory, elementary particle theory, and related
areas of mathematical and theoretical physics are encouraged to apply.
The appointment is for a period of two years. You will join the Centre
for Particle Theory, a leading centre for research in elementary
particle theory, which has members in both the Mathematics and Physics
Departments.
Closing date 1 January 2003. Please quote reference number A1967
Further details are available online HERE
Florida Atlantic University
Faculty Positions
Florida Atlantic University
Salary: Open
Location: Boca Raton, Florida
Type: Full Time - Experienced
Faculty positions, Department of Physics
The Department of Physics at Florida Atlantic University invites
applications for three tenure-track faculty positions to begin in
August 2003. We are seeking highly qualified candidates committed to a
career in teaching and research in all areas of physics, but are
primarily interested in general relativistic astrophysics
(gravitational wave source simulation and data analysis),
condensed-matter physics, cosmology, quantum information or
biophysics. We expect to make appointments at both the junior and
senior levels. We particularly encourage applications from existing
teams in the aforementioned research areas. Applicants should have a
Ph.D. in physics with appropriate post-doctoral experience. The
department offers BS, MS and Ph.D. degrees, and the successful
candidates will be expected to teach, conduct a vigorous research
program, and generate external funding. Salary will be commensurate
with qualifications and experience. Women and minorities are
especially encouraged to apply. Candidates must apply by letter and
include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a statement of
research interests, and names and addresses of three referees. The
package should be sent to Dr. Warner A. Miller, Chair of the Physics
Department, Department of Physics, Florida Atlantic University , Boca
Raton, FL 33431-0991 by 1/10/03. For further details e-mail to
physics@fau.edu or visit our Web page HERE
Positions are subject to anticipated availability of funds.
FAU is an equal opportunity/equal access institution.
University of Glasgow
UNIVERSITY of GLASGOW
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY
SENIOR LECTURESHIP IN GRAVITATIONAL PHYSICS
35,251 - 39,958 per annum
REF 536/02AG
You will join a highly active research group targeted at the detection
of gravitational radiation from GEO 600, LIGO and LISA and will
provide leadership of one of the main research areas. You will have
teaching duties in a variety of areas of physics and possibly
astronomy. Informal Enquiries can be made to Professor James Hough on
+44 (0)141 330 4706 or e-mail: j.hough@physics.gla.ac.uk.
For an application pack, please see our website at www.gla.ac.uk or
write quoting Ref 536/02AG to the Recruitment Section, Human Resources
Department, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ. Closing date: 24
January 2003.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Numerical Relativity
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research associate
position. The candidate should have research experience in
numerical relativity, together with a strong background in
classical general relativity theory and computational physics.
Some expertise in computational hydrodynamics and relativistic
astrophysics is also desirable. A curriculum vitae, list of
publications and three letters of recommendation should be
addressed to
Professor Stuart L. Shapiro
Dept. of Physics
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
1110 West Green Street
Urbana, IL 61801-3080
by DEC 1, 2002. The starting date for the position is AUGUST 21, 2003.
The Illinois Gravity Group is developing the
the tools of numerical relativity to tackle problems
involving the inspiral and coalescence of binary neutron stars
and binary black holes, gravitational collapse,
instabilities in rotating relativistic stars, MHD effects in relativistic
stars and MHD flows near black holes, and the formation and growth of
supermassive black holes in galaxies, to name a few recent applications.
Some of our work is geared to identifying astrophysically plausible,
strong-field sources of gravitational waves and calculating
gravitational waveforms for possible detection by LIGO, LISA and
the other laser interferometers.
Computational resources available to the group include the
supercomputers and visualization tools at NCSA (located on campus)
as well as clusters of SGI workstations and PCs in the Department of Physics.
Our group maintains close collaborative ties with colleagues at other
institutions, especially UIUC Adjunct Professor Thomas Baumgarte
(Professor at Bowdoin College) and UIUC Visiting Research Professor
Masaru Shibata (Professor at Tokyo University).
The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer.
Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
Chaired Professorship in Theoretical Physics
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Louisiana State University
(LSU) invites applications and nominations for its Hearne Research
Chair in Theoretical Physics. The Department has faculty working in a
broad range of disciplines, including theoretical and observational
astrophysics, space physics, particle astrophysics, neutrino physics,
atomic, molecular and optical physics, condensed matter physics,
materials science, theoretical and experimental high energy physics,
theoretical general relativity, experimental gravitational wave
detection, nuclear physics and medical physics. The successful
candidate must qualify for a tenured professorship, have an
exceptional record of research accomplishment and will be expected to
teach and establish an innovative and dynamic research program.
Review of applications will begin immediately. The anticipated hire
date is spring 2003 or until a suitable candidate is selected. LSU,
located in Baton Rouge 70 miles from New Orleans, is the flagship
institution of the Louisiana State University System. It is a
Research I University with an enrollment of 31,000 students, including
5,000 at the graduate level. For more information visit our website:
http://www.lsu.edu.
The Department of Physics and Astronomy is one of LSU's premier
research departments with 41 faculty members, 26 postdoctoral
researchers, 53 graduate students, and 31 staff. Grants and contracts
support totals more than $6.2 million per year. Major research
facilities available to faculty include a 1.5 GeV synchrotron light
source at LSU's Center for Advanced Microstructures and Devices
(CAMD), the NSF's Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory
(LIGO) located in Livingston Parish less than 30 minutes from LSU and
the fastest university owned parallel supercomputer in the world.
See: http://www.phys.lsu.edu for complete information.
Dr. Jorge Pullin
Hearne Search Committee
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803-4001
LSU is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer.
University of Michigan
Assistant Professor of Astronomy
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
830 Dennison Bldg
501 E. University Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1090
Tel: 1 - 734-764-3440
FAX: 1 - 734-763-6317
ATTN: Ms. Shanna Thorson
Pending approval, the Department of Astronomy at the University
of Michigan seeks to hire up to 3 tenure track faculty, to start as early
as September 1, 2003. The department has prioritized the intellectual
areas of star formation, compact object/high energy astrophysics, and
extragalactic astronomy. There is some preference that at least one
appointee will contribute to the astronomical instrumentation
activities in the department.
Research facilities available to the successful applicant include the
twin Magellan 6.5 meter telescopes in Chile, the MDM 1.3 meter and 2.4
meter telescopes on Kitt Peak, the 26 meter UM radio telescope and the
departmental computing network.
Applicants should provide a vita, bibliography and a statement of
research interests, and secure at least three letters of
recommendation. Applications received prior to 15 November 2002 will
receive first consideration. Please indicate prominently in the
application which intellectual area you are most identified with, and
whether you are involved in instrument development. Please address
all applications and recommendations to Ms. Shanna Thorson at the
above address. Email inquiries may also be directed to Department
Chair Douglas Richstone (dor@umich.edu). The University of Michigan
is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Montana State Universirty (Faculty)
FACULTY POSITION IN THEORETICAL ASTROPHYSICS
The Department of Physics at Montana State University invites applications
for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor
starting August 16, 2003.
Teaching and research are valued equally at Montana State. The
successful candidate must demonstrate clear potential for excellence
in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and a
research program that will enhance our existing strengths in
astrophysics and relativity. The teaching load is typically one course
per semester, allowing ample time for research.
We invite applications from all sub-fields of theoretical
astrophysics, however the ideal candidate would have a strong research
background in astrophysical sources of gravitational waves, or the
interest and ability to work in this field. See this
LINK for information about the
Astrophysics, Relativity and Cosmology Group (ARC) at Montana State
University.
Required: A Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field and evidence of
potential to: (1) successfully teach undergraduate and graduate physics
courses, (2) conduct independent research in astrophysics, (3) supervise
Ph.D. students, and (4) obtain extramural funding.
To be considered, the candidate must send:
(1) A letter of application addressing the qualifications above,
(2) vitae, including a list of publications,
(3) a detailed description of teaching experience and interests,
(4) a research plan, describing the relevance of the planned
research to gravitational wave astrophysics, and
(5) arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to:
ARC Search Committee
c/o Rose Waldon
Physics Department
Montana State University
PO Box 173840
Bozeman, MT 59717-3840
Screening of applicants will begin on December 15, 2002. Inquires may be
mailed to the address above, or directed to (406) 994-6186 (voice) or
waldon@physics.montana.edu.
ADA/EO/AA/Veteran Preference. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Montana State University (PDF)
Post-Doctoral Position in Gravitational Wave Astrophysics
The Department of Physics at Montana State University (MSU) invites
applications for a post-doctoral position in the field of gravitational
wave astrophysics. The start date is negotiable - preferably between
August and October 2003. The appointment is initially for one year and
renewable for a second, dependent upon satisfactory performance and
continued funding.
The successful candidate will work with the Montana Gravitational Wave
Astronomy Group. Candidates with experience and interest in general
relativity, gravitational waves, relativistic astrophysics, and cosmology
are encouraged to apply. All candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Physics or a
related field.
The relativity group at Bozeman is currently comprised of three faculty
(Neil Cornish, Ron Hellings, Bill Hiscock), one postdoc (Olivier Poujade)
and ten graduate students. A search is currently underway to add a fourth
faculty member. Our campus is nestled in the Rocky Mountains, a short
drive from Yellowstone National Park and several ski resorts.
Send (1) a letter of application describing your research interests and how
your background relates to gravitational wave astrophysics, (2) a resume
with publication list, and (3) arrange for three letters of recommendation
to be sent to:
Gravitational Wave Search Committee
c/o Ms. R. Waldon,
Physics Department
Montana State University-Bozeman
P.O. Box 173840
Bozeman, MT 59717-3840
Screening of applicants will begin January 31, 2003 and continue until
the position is filled. For more information contact Neil Cornish
(cornish@physics.montana.edu). Electronic applications can be sent
to this address.
ADA/EO/AA/Vet.Pref. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
University of Nottingham
The School of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Nottingham
invite applications for a Lectureship in Applied Mathematics, a
permanent teaching and research position. The full advertisement and
details of how to apply are available from
http://www.maths.nottingham.ac.uk/mpdiv/
The advertisement states: "Applications are welcome from researchers
with complementary research interests to those in the Division [of
Applied Mathematics], preferably complementing current activity in
mathematical physics." The activity in mathematical physics includes a
quantum gravity group consisting of John Barrett, Jorma Louko, postdoc
Jacek Wisniewski and currently seven graduate students. Louis Crane
holds an honorary appointment at the University and is a frequent
visitor.
Please bring this opportunity to the attention of suitable candidates.
Closing date: 29 November 2002
MPI-AEI
POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS in ASTROPHYSICAL RELATIVITY at the AEI
The Max-Planck-Institut fuer Gravitationsphysik
(Albert-Einstein-Institut) in Golm, Germany, wishes to announce
several openings for two-year postdoctoral, five-year scientist
(potentially permanent), and research programmer positions in its
Astrophysical Relativity Division. The Director of the Astrophysical
Relativity Division is Bernard Schutz. Our Division has a group in
numerical relativity, led by Ed Seidel, and a group in applications of
general relativity to astrophysics, which is led by Curt Cutler. Both
groups are seeking applicants.
Seidel's group encourages applications from all areas of numerical
relativity, and at all levels. We especially encourage applicants who
cross the domains of different research groups with the AEI, e.g., who
can work in related areas of mathematical and astrophysical relativity
with potential applications in numerical relativity. The group has
been especially active in the areas of black holes, pure gravitational
waves, and relativistic hydrodynamics. It also has active research
programs in computational science (CS), related to development of the
Cactus Computational Toolkit and in distributed computing. In
particular, the group has recently become active in development of
Grid computing, and received funding for an EU-wide project called
GridLab (http://www.gridlab.org). The CS projects are very
application-oriented; applicants with computer science and/or physics
backgrounds will be considered for those projects.
Cutler's group encourages applications from theorists working on
gravitational-wave (GW) sources and/or GW data analysis.
Since our Institute has commitments to both the LIGO and GEO projects
to provide data analysis software, preference may be given to
applicants who are willing to spend some portion of their time helping
with software development. Cutler's group may also have an opening for a
full-time programmer to help write data analysis software.
The Astrophysical Relativity Division has strong institutional
connections to the both GEO600 Project and the LISA Project, and is a
member of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration. The numerical group is
active in large scale research programs; it is the coordinating
partner for the European network on `Theoretical Foundations of
Sources for Gravitational Wave Astronomy in the Next Century: Synergy
between Supercomputer Simulations and Approximation Techniques', and
in the US it participates in the NSF KDI program to develop a
Cactus-based Astrophysical Simulation Collaboratory.
In addition to its Relativistic Astrophysics Division, the Institute
has Divisions in Mathematical Relativity and Quantum Gravity. The
Institute has an extremely active visitors program, and enjoys close
proximity to the Universities of Potsdam and Berlin and to the
Astrophysics Institute of Potsdam. It has excellent in-house computing
facilities.
To learn more about our Institute, please visit our Web Page HERE.
Most appointments will begin around Sept. 1, 2003, but some could
begin much earlier, in Spring, 2003. The deadline for receipt of
applications is Jan. 15, 2003. Applicants should send a vita,
publication list, and statement of research interests, and should
arrange to have 3 letters of reference sent to the Institute. These
may be sent either by regular mail to
Frau Ute Schlichting
Max-Planck-Institut fuer Gravitationsphysik
Albert-Einstein-Institut
Am Muehlenberg 1
D-14476 Golm bei Potsdam
Germany
or by email to
astro_applications@aei.mpg.de
In a situation where two candidates have otherwise equal qualifications,
preference will be given to women, minorities, and handicapped applicants.
NASA Goddard
NRC postdoctoral fellowships at NASA Goddard
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The Gravitational Wave Astrophysics Group at NASA's
Goddard Space Flight Center is seeking candidates for
National Research Council (NRC) postdoctoral fellowships in
in theoretical (including computational) and experimental
research. Specific areas of focus are astrophysical
gravitational wave source modeling and scenarios,
gravitational wave data analysis, numerical relativity,
and technology development for space-based laser
interferometry.
This group is located within the Laboratory for
High Energy Astrophysics (LHEA) at Goddard,
which is the lead center for NASA's role in the Laser
Interferometric Space Antenna (LISA). The theoretical work
in this group is focused on calculating and analyzing
the gravitational wave signatures from astrophysical
sources of interest to the space-based LISA detector
as well as to ground-based interferometers such as
LIGO, Virgo, and GEO. Our research interests include
numerical relativity, with an emphasis on binary black
hole coalescences and adaptive mesh refinement, and
gravitational wave data analysis. We are also interested
in more general astrophysical work in gravitational
wave phenomenology and source scenarios.The experimental
focus of the group is in the area of technology development for
LISA, focusing on materials stability, optical metrology, laser
stabilization and micronewton thruster testing.
The postdoctoral fellowships are available through
the NRC. The 2002 deadline for receipt of applications is
November 1, 2002. More details, and links to the application forms,
can be found HERE.
Persons interested in theoretical/computational areas are requested
to contact Joan Centrella (jcentrel@milkyway.gsfc.nasa.gov)
for further information on these opportunities. Persons
interested in experimental research should contact Robin
Stebbins (stebbins@lheapop.gsfc.nasa.gov).
Observatoire de la Cote d'Azur
2003 Henri Poincare POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS
partially supported by
Conseil General des Alpes-Maritimes
Astronomy, cosmology, interferometry, gravitational waves, turbulence
and intensive scientific computations are among the areas of active
research at OCA for which postdoctoral applications are invited. The
fellowships are for one year (exceptionally renewable once). There are
two positions per annum. Fellowships range from 1700 to 2200 euros per
month, depending on experience. Applicants should have obtained a
Ph.D. outside of France within the last five years. Applications will
be reviewed internally, with the final selection done by the "Comite
Henri Poincare", comprising representatives of Conseil General des
Alpes-Maritimes, Academie des Sciences, College de France and funding
agencies. Positions will start between September 1, 2003 and January
1, 2004.
Closing deadline : 1st January 2003.
Informal enquiries: Dr. E. Slezak
e-mail: cpoca@obs-nice.fr, phone: +33 4 92 00 31 24.
See also this WEB PAGE
Four copies of applications (no special forms), including CV,
description of research and names of (no more than) three referees and
one set of key publications should be sent with address, telephone,
e-mail and fax of applicant and of referees to:
Secretariat du Comite Postdoctoral de l'Observatoire de la Cote d'Azur
Observatoire de Nice
BP 4229
F-06304 Nice Cedex 4
France
(Fax +33 4 92 00 30 33)
Applicants should email a fact sheet retrievable on the web page and ask
the referees to send their letters to the address above, to be received
not later than two weeks after closing date. Applicants are encouraged
to contact scientists at OCA in their field. For further information see
the frequently asked questions on the web.
University of Oxford
UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
Department of Physics
Post-doctoral Researchers in Astrophysics: Observation, Theory &
Instrumentation.
The Department of Physics wishes to make post-doctoral appointments
for up to three years to work in the areas of theoretical cosmology
and particle astrophysics, extragalactic observational astronomy &
instrumentation. Particular areas of interest for the theoretical
programme,
led by Profs. Joe Silk and James Binney, are large-scale structure and
galaxy formation, galaxy
evolution, cosmic background radiation anisotropy and non-baryonic
dark-matter signatures. The posts in observational astronomy are to
work with Prof. Roger Davies on topics in galaxy evolution and
cosmology including central black holes, the stellar populations &
dynamics of galaxies, Fundamental Plane & Tully-Fisher studies, both
locally and at intermediate redshift. Candidates with instrumentation
expertise are sought to enhance the group's activities in the
technology of integral field units, optical and infrared
spectrographs.
The successful candidates are likely to have demonstrated a capacity
for independent research in one of these areas and be capable of
initiating research in a department that already has significant
activity within these areas and more widely in observational and
theoretical cosmology, early-universe physics, numerical simulations,
cosmological surveys, active galaxies, stellar populations, galaxy
dynamics optical and infrared instrumentation. A new 128-processor
Beowulf computer system is available exclusively for projects in
cosmology and particle astrophysics. The group hosts the UK Gemini
support group and, in collaboration with RAL, is constructing the
fibre-fed infrared MOS for the Japanese 8m Subaru telescope.
We are participating in several design studies for 8m spectropgraphs.
The post-holders will have the opportunity to engage in graduate-level
teaching for up to 3 hours per week during term. The starting salary
is from 18,265 - 27,339 pounds pa depending on skills and experience.
Deatails of the reaearch staff currently at Oxford can be viewed HERE.
Further particulars are available from Mrs. S. Blackshaw at the
address below or by email to sec@astro.ox.ac.uk. Applicants should
send a statement of research interests, curriculum vitae, list of
publications, and the names and addresses of three referees by the
closing date of 31 December 2002. In addition candidates should
arrange for letters from the referees to be sent to Mrs. S. Blackshaw
at the address below by the closing date. While preference will be
given to applications that arrive by the closing date, we will also
consider late applications which arrive prior to the final
short-listing of candidates. Applications and all other
correspondence should quote reference DB01010 and be directed to:
Mrs. S. Blackshaw,
Administrative Secretary,
Nuclear and Astrophysics Laboratory,
Keble Road,
Oxford OX1 3RH,
United Kingdom.
Applications will be acknowledged but not reference letters.
URL: http://www-astro.physics.ox.ac.uk
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Oakland University
TENURE TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR in GRAVITATIONAL PHYSICS
The Department of Physics at Oakland University
is seeking applicants for a tenure track Assistant Professor position in
gravitational physics, to start by August 1, 2003. In exceptional cases,
appointment at a more senior level may be considered. A Ph.D. in physics,
potential for effective teaching, demonstrated research excellence and
postdoctoral experience are required. Our department has ten faculty
members and offers B.S. and M.S. degrees in physics and a Ph.D. in medical
physics. Ongoing gravitational physics research includes numerical
relativity, critical gravitational collapse and singularities. For further
information see http://www.oakland.edu/physics. Applicants should send a
curriculum vitae, a publication list, a brief description of research and
teaching interests and goals, and arrange for at least three letters of
recommendation to be sent to: Prof. David Garfinkle, Gravitation Search
Committee, Department of Physics, Oakland University, Rochester, MI 48309.
To receive full consideration, applications must be received by December
15, 2002. The appointment is subject to final budgetary approval.
Oakland University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.
Penn State University (A)
POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS AT THE PENN STATE GRAVITY CENTER
The Center for Gravitational Physics and Geometry and the
Center for Gravitational Wave Physics at Penn State anticipate
several post-doctoral openings starting fall 2003 in the following areas:
*Analytical and Numerical General Relativity, Quantum Gravity*
* and Gravitational Wave Physics and Astrophysics. *
The core faculty at the two Centers includes Abhay Ashtekar, Bernd
Bruegmann, Sam Finn, Pablo Laguna, Peter Meszaros, Ben Owen, Steinn
Sigurdsson and Alex Wolszczan. In addition, Roger Penrose spends
approximately six weeks a semester at the Gravity Center. The Center
has approximately a dozen post-docs and post-doctoral visitors and
a similar number of advanced graduate students. There is
considerable scientific interaction with high energy theorists,
geometers and applied mathematicians at Penn State.
The Center holds four weekly seminars in various areas of
Gravitational Physics and Geometry as well as several focus sessions,
workshops and conferences a year. Thus, there is constant intellectual
stimulation and opportunities to interact with leading experts in the
field. One of the distinguishing features of the Center is the vigorous
interaction between the four areas. Post-docs and students in the Center
cross the traditional boundaries in our field and are thus well prepared
to import ideas and techniques from one area to another. Further details
on scientific interests, weekly activities and upcoming events can be
found at the Center web-site:
http://gravity.phys.psu.edu/
Successful candidates will be expected to participate in the general
research program of the group specializing in one of the four areas.
In addition, there may be opportunities to teach. Typically, the initial
appointment will be for one year and renewed for the second, subject to
satisfactory progress and continued funding.
Applicants should send their curriculum vitae, a brief
description of research interests and have three letters of
recommendation sent directly to
Karen Brewster, BOX ??
104 Davey Lab, University Park, PA 16802.
where ?? = A for mathematical general relativity and quantum gravity
= B for numerical relativity
= C for gravitational wave physics and Astrophysics.
To receive full consideration, applications must be received by
*December 15th* although we will consider applications till the
positions are filled.
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and
the diversity of its work force.
Penn State University (B)
POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS WITH PENN STATE LIGO RESEARCH GROUP
The LIGO Research Group at Penn State anticipates a postdoctoral position
opening starting Fall 2003.
The Penn State LIGO Research Group currently includes two faculty (Sam Finn
and Ben Owen) three postdocs, four graduate students, and five undergraduate
students. The successful candidate for this position will join in the
analysis and astrophysical interpretation of data from the LIGO experiment,
in addition to other research projects in the broad area of gravity.
Penn State is home to the National Science Foundation Physics Frontier
Center for Gravitational Wave Physics and the Center for Gravitational
Physics and Geometry. It is also home to a major new LIGO Data Analysis
Center, a tier 2 participant in the International Virtual Data Grid
Laboratory. The core faculty at these Centers includes Abhay Ashtekar, Bernd
Bruegmann, Sam Finn, Pablo Laguna, Peter Meszaros, Ben Owen, Steinn
Sigurdsson and Alex Wolszczan. In addition, Roger Penrose spends
approximately six weeks a semester at the Gravity Center. Overall the Center
has approximately a dozen post-docs and post-doctoral visitors and a similar
number of advanced graduate students. There is considerable scientific
interaction with high energy theorists, geometers and applied mathematicians
at Penn State.
The Centers holds four weekly seminars in various areas of Gravitational
Physics and Geometry as well as several focus sessions, workshops and
conferences a year. Thus, there is constant intellectual stimulation and
opportunities to interact with leading experts in the field. One of the
distinguishing features of the Center is the vigorous interaction between
the four areas. Post-docs and students in the Center cross the traditional
boundaries in our field and are thus well prepared to import ideas and
techniques from one area to another. Further details on scientific
interests, weekly activities and upcoming events can be found at the Center
web-site: .
Typically, the initial appointment will be for one year and renewed for the
second, subject to satisfactory progress and continued funding.
Applicants should send their curriculum vitae, a brief description of
research interests and have three letters of recommendation sent directly to
Karen Brewster, BOX C
104 Davey Lab
University Park, PA 16802.
To receive full consideration, applications must be received by *December
15th* although we will consider applications till the positions are filled.
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the
diversity of its work force.
Perimeter Instiute
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics invites applications for
four to six postdoctoral positions beginning in the Fall of 2003 in
the areas of quantum gravity, string theory, quantum information
theory, foundations of quantum theory, cosmology and elementary
particle physics. These positions will be for a period of three
years. Perimeter Institute is located in Waterloo, Canada and opened
in September 2001 as an independent institute supporting research in
foundational areas of theoretical physics. There are currently five
long-term researchers: Daniel Gottesman, Lucien Hardy, Fotini
Markopoulou, Robert Myers and Lee Smolin; and three associate members:
Raymond Laflamme, Michele Mosca and Ashwin Nayak, who are based at the
University of Waterloo's Institute for Quantum Computing. Currently,
we also have a complement of ten postdoctoral fellows and a very
active visitors program. The Institute is expected to expand over the
next four years to approximately 40 researchers in residence and up to
25 visitors and associate members at any given time. The Institute is
autonomous but has close cooperative ties with several nearby
universities and research institutions, including the University of
Waterloo. For more detailed information about Perimeter Institute
please visit www.perimeterinstitute.ca. Applicants interested in
applying for these postdoc positions should follow the online
application procedure at the above website. The deadline date for
postdoctoral applications is December 1, 2002, however, later
applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.
Princeton (Astrophysical Sciences)
The Department of Astrophysical Sciences, Princeton University, has several
openings at the postdoctoral level, beginning around September 2003. The
advertisements are summarized below. Applicants will be considered for all
positions; the cover letter should state which particular position(s) the
candidate is interested in.
Further information about the department is given HERE
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Henry Norris Russell and Lyman Spitzer, Jr. Postdoctoral Fellowships in
Astrophysics
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
Dept. of Astrophysical Sciences
Peyton Hall, Ivy Lane
Princeton, NJ 08544
Tel: 609-258-3800
FAX: 609-258-1020
Email Inquiries: gk@astro.princeton.edu
URL: http://www.astro.princeton.edu
Attention: Scott D. Tremaine, Professor and Chair
The Department of Astrophysical Sciences of Princeton University invites
applications for the Henry Norris Russell and Lyman Spitzer, Jr. Postdoctoral
Fellowships in Astrophysics. These Fellows are expected to carry out original
research in astrophysics, independently or in collaboration with Princeton
faculty, postdoctoral fellows or students. The Spitzer Fellowship is intended
primarily to support researchers in theoretical astrophysics, and the Russell
Fellowship is open to researchers in all areas of astronomy and
astrophysics. There is a research fund of $10,000 per year per fellowship; in
addition, the Department will nominate the Fellow for membership in the
Princeton Society of Fellows.
Princeton faculty members with research interests in theoretical astrophysics
include Neta Bahcall (large-scale structure, clusters of galaxies), Renyue Cen
(cosmological simulations), Bruce Draine (interstellar dust, interstellar
medium), Jeremy Goodman (dynamics, gamma-ray bursts, scintillation),
J. Richard Gott (cosmology, general relativity), James Gunn (cosmology),
Russell Kulsrud (primordial magnetic fields, plasma physics), Jeremiah
P. Ostriker (formation and evolution of large-scale structure), Bohdan
Paczynski (gravitational microlensing, gamma ray bursts), David Spergel (CMB,
particle astrophysics, cosmology, galaxy dynamics), Michael Strauss
(large-scale structure, quasars), Scott Tremaine (planetary and galaxy
dynamics), Edwin Turner (gravitational lenses), and 9 postdoctoral fellows.
The expected starting date is 1 September 2003. Appointments are for one year,
renewable annually based on satisfactory performance, for a total of up to
three years. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, bibliography and
statement of research interests, and arrange to have three letters of
recommendation sent to the above address by 1 December 2002. EEO/AAE
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Postdoctoral Prize Fellowship in Astronomy
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY AND PONTIFICA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE CHILE
Dept. of Astrophysical Sciences
Peyton Hall; Ivy Lane
Princeton, NJ 08544
Tel: 609-258-3800
FAX: 609-258-1020
Email Inquiries: gk@astro.princeton.edu
URL: http://www.astro.princeton.edu
Attention: Scott Tremaine, Professor and Chair
The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics of Pontificia Universidad
Catolica and the Department of Astrophysical Sciences at Princeton University
invite applications for a prize fellowship in observational or theoretical
astronomy, sponsored by Fundacion Andes, to begin in September 2003.
The appointment is for one year, renewable annually based on satisfactory
performance, for up to three years. The appointment for the first two years
will be with Universidad Catolica in Santiago and the third year will be in
Princeton. Chile has the greatest concentration of large telescopes in the
southern hemisphere. While resident at Universidad Catolica, the fellow will
qualify as a member of the Chilean community and be eligible to propose for
observing time on all telescopes in Chile, including ESO's 3.5m NTT and 4x8m
VLT, the Gemini 8m, Carnegie's 2.5m and Magellan 6.5m, and the 15m SEST.
Further information can be obtained from L. Infante (linfante@astro.puc.cl).
Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, bibliography, and research plan,
and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to BOTH Princeton
and Catolica by 1 December 2002. The research plan should address how the
applicant intends to use the facilities available to both Princeton and
Catolica. Applications should be sent to Prof. S. Tremaine, Chair, at the
above address, and L. Infante, Department of Astronomy and
Astrophysics,P.Universidad Catolica, Casilla 306, Santiago 22, Chile (e-mail
address:postdoc@astro.puc.cl). Position subject to availability of
funds. EEO/AAE
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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Theoretical Cosmology
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
Department of Physics
Jadwin Hall
Princeton, NJ 08544
Tel: 609-258-4413
FAX: 609-258-1124
Email Inquiries: useljak@princeton.edu
Attention: Uros Seljak, Professor
The Physics Department at Princeton University hopes to offer a postdoctoral
position to an outstanding young scientist to work on questions in theoretical
cosmology with Professor Uros Seljak, beginning in September 2003. The fellow
will work with Dr. Seljak and other postdoctoral fellows and faculty on
cosmological studies, with particular attention to the comparison between
theoretical predictions and observations such as the Sloan Digital Sky Survey
and various CMB and lensing experiments. Applicants with experience in
numerical cosmology are particularly encouraged to apply. Appointments are for
one year, renewable annually based on satisfactory performance, for a total of
up to three years. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, bibliography and
statement of research interests, and arrange to have three letters of
recommendation sent to the above address by 1 December 2002. Applicants can
apply through the Physics Department at
http://www.physics.princeton.edu/positions_scripts/applications/postdoc2003form.
All applicants for postdoctoral fellowships in the Department of Astrophysical
Sciences (http://www.astro.princeton.edu/pujobs.html) will automatically be
considered for these positions as well. EEO/AAE
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SOFTWARE SCIENTIST
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
Dept. of Astrophysical Sciences
Peyton Hall, Ivy Lane
Princeton, NJ 08544
Tel: 609-258-3824
FAX: 609-258-1020
Email Inquiries: gk@astro.princeton.edu
Attention: Jill Knapp, Professor
The Department of Astrophysical Sciences, Princeton University, has a position
in software development and maintenance for the reduction and analysis of CCD
photometric data obtained by the ongoing Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS). The
development work is in areas such as: efficient algorithms for object
measurement; quality analysis; merging CCD frames; co-addition and
co-subtraction of images from multiple passes across the sky; and automated
searches for variable objects. This work will occupy 50% of the position, with
the remainder available to carry out scientific research, preferably with the
SDSS data themselves.
The tasks include algorithm development; writing robust, efficient code
(primarily on Unix platforms in C); and maintaining pipeline code. Experience
in TCL, C and software engineering practices is desirable. There is likely to
be some travel to the telescope site in New Mexico. The appointment(s) will
be made to the research or technical staff at a level and salary commensurate
with experience, for an initial period of one year which can be renewed for
two or more years, depending on satisfactory performance and availability of
funding. BA/BS required, higher degree preferred.
Please send Vita, list of publications, detailed description of relevant
software experience, and scientific interests, and arrange for three letters
of recommendation sent to Jill Knapp, at the above address.
The application deadline is 30 September 2002. Further information is
available via http://www.astro.princeton.edu, or by email from
gk@astro.princeton.edu. EEO/AAE
University of Portsmouth
The University of Portsmouth invites applications for a lectureship in
cosmology and gravitational physics. The university is committed to
supporting world-class research through the recently established Institute
of Cosmology and Gravitation.
Applications in all areas of cosmology, astrophysics and gravitational
physics are welcomed, particularly from candidates with interests that
complement the group's current research strengths. We also encourage
applications from candidates with computational physics expertise.
The successful candidate will play an important role in helping to continue
the development of the Institute. S/he is expected to conduct an active
research programme at an international level, to participate actively in
research grant applications, to supervise PhD students and to contribute to
undergraduate teaching.
Applications should be received by 1 February 2003 for full consideration.
The start date is expected to be no later than October 2003. Applications
should be made to Personnel Services, using the form available on request
via email [jobs@port.ac.uk] or 24-hour answerphone [+44-23-9284 3421],
quoting the post reference number ATEC 5013. The address is: Personnel
Services, University House, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth PO1 2UP,UK.
Salary: lecturer scale 22,191 - 27,669; senior lecturer scale 25,708-34,191.
Informal enquiries about the post and the Institute should be directed to
the current head of the Institute, Prof Roy Maartens
[roy.maartens@port.ac.uk , +44-23-9284 5147].
The ICG achieved grade 5 in the 2001 UK Research Assessment Exercise. It
currently has seven academic staff (Drs B. Bassett, M. Bruni, M.Cavaglia, R.
Crittenden; Profs R. Maartens, D. Matravers, D. Wands), five post-docs and
fourteen PhD students. The Distributed Systems Group is affiliated to the
ICG, working on the grid and related computing topics. The ICG maintains a
strong programme of international visitors and collaboration and has very
good HP computing facilities, including a 14-node SGI Origin 300 and a 15%
share of the new COSMOS2 supercomputer at Cambridge.
Further information on the ICG and its activities and members can be found
HERE
Raman Research Institute
POST-DOCTORAL POSITIONS IN GENERAL RELATIVITY
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral fellowships at the Raman Research
Institute, Bangalore (INDIA) beginning September 2003. Preference will be given
to candidates with an interest in Quantum aspects of Gravitation, Black Holes,
Gravitational Radiation or Numerical Relativity.
Appointments are initially for one year and in the normal course, routinely
renewed for a second year. The appointment does not entail any teaching.
Accommodation at a nominal charge and limited relocation expenses will be
provided.
Faculty Members of the Theoretical Physics Group working in the area of
Gravitation include, Bala R. Iyer, Joseph Samuel and Madhavan Varadarajan.
Other members in the Theory group are N. Kumar, Madan Rao and
Abhishek Dhar, some of whose interests include Statistical Physics,
Soft Condensed Matter Physics and Physics in Biology.
Recent post-doctoral fellows in Relativity include Gungwon Kang,
Jose R. Zapata, Richard James Epp, Anshu Gupta, Sukanya Sinha and
Shrirang Deshingkar.
Applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae including a List of Publications
and a detailed statement of current research interests. They should also
arrange for at least Three Letters of Recommendation to be sent to:
Bala Iyer or Joseph Samuel,
Raman Research Institute,
Bangalore, India 560 080.
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 1 February 2003.
Email applications and recommendations are also acceptable and can be sent
to manju@rri.res.in.
For more details about RRI, visit the Web site HERE.
Syracuse Unversity
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE AT SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
The Syracuse University Experimental Relativity Group has an opening
for a postdoctoral research associate in the field of gravitational
wave detection. We are closely affiliated with the Laser
Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO), which is in now
moving toward full scientific operation. At Syracuse, we are involved
in searches for gravitational wave signals, gravitational wave
detector diagnostic studies, and in technology for advanced detector
designs. Previous experience in gravitational wave detection is not
required, but skills in low-noise measurements in mechanical or
optical systems would be a plus, as would be experience in C or C++
programming.
Please send a letter describing your interests, a c.v. and publication
list, and the names and addresses of three references, to Prof. Peter
R. Saulson, Department of Physics, Syracuse University, 201 Physics
Bldg., Syracuse, NY 13244-1130, or email saulson@physics.syr.edu.
Syracuse University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity
employer. Members of minority groups and women are especially
encouraged to apply.
Syracuse Unversity
Postdoctoral Position in Gravitational Physics/Cosmology
Physics Department, Syracuse University, USA
The Gravity/Cosmology group of the Physics Department expects to have an
opening for a postdoctoral research associate beginning in September 2003,
contingent upon funding. The Gravity/Cosmology group consists of Professors
Donald Marolf, Rafael Sorkin and Mark Trodden, with strong links to the
high-energy theory group. Candidates with experience and interests in any
aspects of gravitational physics or cosmology will be considered.
Applicants with relevant experience should have three letters of
recommendation sent to: Ms. Penny Davis, 201 Physics Building, Syracuse
University, 13244-1130 USA (davis@physics.syr.edu, 315-443-3901, FAX:
315-443-9103). They should also submit a CV and a short description of
their research and interests. All materials must be received by January 1,
2003. Electronic application materials are welcome. Syracuse University is
an affirmative action /equal opportunity employer. Members of minority
groups and women are especially encouraged to apply.
University of Texas at Austin
FACULTY POSITIONS
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
The Department of Physics at The University of Texas at Austin is
seeking candidates for tenure-track assistant professorship positions
in physics starting in September 2003. In special cases, appointments
at more senior levels will be considered. Successful candidates will
assume full teaching responsibilities for undergraduate and graduate
courses in the Department of Physics and are also expected to conduct
vigorous research programs. Research areas of current highest priority
for the Department are biophysics/soft-matter physicsexperiment,
condensed matter/nanophysicsexperiment and theory,
cosmology/relativity/theoretical physics, high-energy-density matter
physicstheory. Applicants in these areas are particularly sought.
Outstanding candidates in other areas of departmental focus, such as
high energy physicsexperiment, will also be considered. Excellent
English language communication skills are required. Applicants must
have a Ph.D. (or equivalent) and a demonstrated potential for
excellence in teaching and research. Interested applicants should send
a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a statement of research
interests, a research plan, and should arrange for at least five
letters of recommendation to be sent to: Professor Roy Schwitters,
Chairman, Department of Physics, RLM 5.208, The University of Texas at
Austin, Austin, TX 78712-1081. Review of completed applications will
begin in October 2002. The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
University of Texas at Brownsville
FACULTY POSITION IN GRAVITATIONAL WAVE DATA ANALYSIS
CENTER FOR GRAVITATIONAL WAVE ASTRONOMY
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE
The University of Texas at Brownsville/Texas Southmost College (UTB/TSC)
invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of
Assistant Professor (however, more senior appointments will be
considered depending on the credentials and experience of selected
candidates). The position is available starting Fall 2003. The
successful candidate should have a strong research record in
gravitational wave data analysis in the LISA (Laser Interferometer Space
Antenna) and ground-based interferometer bands, and
be committed to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate
level in an environment where 90% of the students are of Hispanic origin.
The position will be a joint appointment to the Department of Physics
and Astronomy and the Center for Gravitational Wave Astronomy (CGWA).
The CGWA at UTB/TSC is a new NASA University Research Center which will
begin operation in January 2003. This center is funded at the level of
approximately $1.2 million per year for five years, renewable for five
additional years, and will conduct research related to the LISA mission,
which is being proposed jointly by NASA and ESA. The candidate must
therefore be capable of and committed to outstanding research in data
analysis techniques suitable to gravitational wave sources in the LISA
band, and should have interest in interacting with the CGWA source
simulation group. In addition, UTB/TSC is a LIGO I member of the LIGO
Scientific Collaboration, and the candidate will be expected to
contribute to UTB's Memorandum of Understanding with the LSC.
Required: A Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field and evidence of
potential to: (1) conduct independent research in gravitational wave data
analysis, (2) successfully teach undergraduate and graduate physics
courses, (3) supervise M.S. and Ph.D. students, and (4) obtain
extramural funding.
To be considered, the candidate must send:
(1) A letter of application addressing the qualifications above,
(2) a curriculum vitae, including a list of publications and funded
projects,
(3) a three page research plan, describing the relevance of the planned
research to the Center for Gravitational Wave Astronomy, and
(4) a description of teaching experience and interests, and
(5) arrange to have at least three letters of recommendation sent to:
Mario Daz, at mario@phys.utb.edu
or
Department of Physics and Astronomy
The University of Texas at Brownsville
attn: Eidee Salinas, secretary
80 Fort Brown
Brownsville, TX 78520
A second copy should be mailed to:
Human Resources,
The University of Texas at Brownsville,
80 Fort Brown,
Brownsville, TX 78520.
For more information visit our web site HERE.
Screening of applicants will begin on January 1, 2003, and will continue
until the position is filled.
The University of Texas at Brownsville/Texas Southmost college is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and all
qualified applicants receive equal consideration in the selection
process. We encourage applicants from members of traditionally under
represented groups protected under the Title VII of the Civil Rights
Act, Vietnam Era, and persons with physical disabilities.
University of Texas at Brownsville
FACULTY POSITIONS IN ASTROPHYSICS
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at The University of Texas at
Brownsville / Texas Southmost College invites applications for TWO
tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor
(however, more senior appointments will be considered depending on the
credentials and experience of selected candidates). We are particularly
seeking candidates with strong research backgrounds in the astrophysics
of massive black holes and/or galaxy formation and interactions, plus
interests in gravitational waves generated by sources involving massive
black holes. This might include interests in the initial formation and
growth of massive black holes, the role of MBH-MBH coalescences in
providing information about galaxy formation, and/or coalescences of
stellar mass black holes with massive black holes in galactic nuclei.
However, candidates in other fields of astrophysics will also be
considered.
These positions are targeted at individuals who will will form the
foundation of the astrophysics group in the Center for Gravitational
Wave Astronomy (CGWA) at UTB/TSC, a new NASA University Research Center
which will begin operation in January, 2003. This center is funded at
the level of approximately $1.2 million per year for five years,
renewable for five additional years, and will conduct research relevant
to the proposed LISA mission which is being proposed jointly by NASA
and ESA. The candidates must therefore be capable of and committed to
outstanding research for gravitational wave sources in the LISA band
(as described in the previous paragraph). Individuals in the
astrophysics group will be expected to interact with the other two
science groups in the center: the source modeling group which will
predict gravitational waveforms for LISA sources and the data analysis
group which will design data analysis strategies for LISA.
UTB/TSC is a Hispanic serving institution, and the successful candidate
must also be committed to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate
and graduate level in an environment where 90% of the students are of
Hispanic origin.
Required: A Ph.D. in Astrophysics, Physics, or a closely related field
and evidence of potential to: (1) conduct independent research in
astrophysics, (2) successfully teach undergraduate and graduate physics
courses, (3) supervise M.S. and Ph.D. students, and (4) obtain
extramural funding.
To be considered, the candidate must send:
(1) a letter of application addressing the qualifications above,
(2) a curriculum vita, including a list of publications and funded
projects,
(3) a three page research plan, describing the relevance of the
planned research to the Center for Gravitational Wave Astronomy,
(4) a description of teaching experience and interests, and
(5) arrange to have at least three letters of recommendation sent to:
Mario Dfaz, at mario@phys.utb.edu or
Department of Physics and Astronomy
The University of Texas at Brownsville
attn: Eidee Salinas, secretary
80 Fort Brown
Brownsville, TX 78520
A second copy should be mailed to:
Human Resources,
The University of Texas at Brownsville,
80 Fort Brown,
Brownsville, TX 78520.
For more information visit our web site: http://www.phys.utb.edu.
Screening of applicants will begin on January 1, 2003, and will continue
until the positions are filled.
The University of Texas at Brownsville / Texas Southmost college is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and all
qualified applicants receive equal consideration in the selection
process. We encourage applicants from Members of traditionally under
represented groups protected under the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act,
Vietnam Era, and persons with physical disabilities.
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University of Texas at Brownsville
THREE POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS IN GENERAL RELATIVITY
AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE
A new NASA-URC Center for Gravitational Wave Astronomy (CGWA) will
begin operation in January 2003 at The University of Texas at
Brownsville. The focus of the center will be on research in
gravitational radiation relevant for LISA (Laser Interferometric Space
Antenna), a joint NASA-ESA mission.
The University of Texas at Brownsville Relativity Group (UTBRG)
invites applications for three postdoctoral positions in the areas of
gravitational wave source modeling (numerical relativity),
gravitational wave data analysis, and the interface between these
activities. Each position is for one year, renewable for successive
one-year periods up to a total of five years, pending on continued
financial support and satisfactory performance. The starting date for
the positions is Fall 2003 or earlier. We will be continuously
reviewing applications until the positions are filled.
The group consists of five faculty members (Warren Anderson, Manuela
Campanelli, Mario Dfaz, Carlos Lousto and Joe Romano), two post-docs
(Claudia Moreno who just joined the UTBRG from PSU, and Leor Barack
from AEI who will join the group next spring), and six graduate
students. Two new faculty members, in the area of Relativistic
Astrophysics, will join the group in the coming year, and we expect to
double the number of graduated students involved in the group within
the next year.
Current activities of the group include: i) development of tools for
data analysis for the LIGO project (in particular stochastic
background and burst searches), ii) the "Lazarus project" (a combined
approach to binary black hole merger simulations using full numerical,
perturbative, and post-Newtonian techniques), iii) the computation of
radiation reaction effects in binary systems with small mass ratio
using perturbative techniques, and iv) grid computing. We are
beginning to (or will soon) expand our research interests in three
additional directions: i) developing tools that allow the information
gathered in source modeling activities to inform data analysis
algorithms and vice versa, ii) developing expertise in source
modeling, data analysis, and their interface for LIGO and LISA
sources, and iii) astrophysics of supermassive black holes.
The group is currently a member of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration
as a LIGO I institution, and has applied to become a LIGO/GriPhyN Tier
II center. We are also charter members of the GriPhyN and iVDGL
projects, two large scale NSF funded projects that will form the
world's first global "computational grid", providing a Petabyte scale
computational resource for major scientific experiments in physics,
astronomy, biology and engineering, including LIGO.
The group has excellent computational facilities including a network
of SGI and LINUX workstations, and a 96-node Beowulf cluster, which
has been recently grid-enabled (with VDT 1.1) and has a running
version of Cactus for numerical relativity applications. (See
http://www.phys.utb.edu/beowulf for more details.) We are also going
to construct a new Beowulf cluster dedicated to numerical relativity
research.
Applications shall consist of a cover letter, statement of research
interests, a curriculum vitae, and at least three letters of
recommendation. Applicants should send as soon as possible all
materials to:
Department of Physics and Astronomy
The University of Texas at Brownsville
attn: Eidee Salinas, secretary
80 Fort Brown
Brownsville, TX 78520, USA.
The University of Texas at Brownsville is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Employment Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants receive
equal consideration in the selection process. We encourage applicants
from members of traditionally under represented groups protected under
the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Vietnam Era, and persons with
physical disabilities.
University of UTAH
POSTDOCTORAL POSITION
IN RELATIVITY
AT THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
The Relativity Group at the University of Utah invites applications
for postoctoral positions starting in the fall of 2003. Faculty
members in the Group are Karel Kuchar and Richard Price. Research
interests focus on problems in relativistic astrophysics and in
quantum gravity. The position is normally for two years and may
involve some teaching duties. The University of Utah is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Interested candidates should send a letter, a CV, and should arrange
to have three letters of recommendation sent, either to Prof. Richard
Price, or to Prof. Karel Kuchar at:
Department of Physics
University of Utah
115 South 1400 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Applications should be completed before January 24, 2003.
University of Washington
The "N-body" shop at the University of Washington has a couple of
openings for work in Cosmology and Planet formation. Further
information about the group is HERE.
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Postdoctoral Positions in Theoretical Astrophysics
University of Washington
Astronomy
Box 351580
Seattle, WA 98195
Tel: 206-685-9009
FAX: 206-685-0403
Email Submission Address: trq@astro.washington.edu
Email Inquiries: trq@astro.washington.edu
Attention: Prof. Thomas Quinn
Applications are invited for one or more postdoctoral Research
Associate positions at the University of Washington to work on
computational astrophysics in the ``N-body shop''. Particular areas
of research include modeling large scale structure, galaxy clusters,
galaxy formation and planet formation. The successful candidate will
be expected to perform and analyze large numerical simulations. A Ph.
D. in Astronomy, Physics or a related field is a requirement.
Successful applicants working on planet formation will also be
expected to participate in the Astrobiology program at the University
of Washington. Collaboration with students and postdocs in the group
as well as with other long term collaborators of the N-body shop is
also expected.
The N-body shop is part of the department of Astronomy on the
University of Washington campus and has excellent facilities and
computational resources, including a 64-node Beowulf cluster. As well, we
typically have access to over 100,000 CPU hrs/yr on national
facilities, plus ``friendly user'' access on supercomputers worldwide.
We have a long and successful tradition in different areas
of Astrophysics: computational cosmology, dark matter, galaxy
formation, cosmic structure formation and the formation and stability
of planetary systems. See http://www-hpcc.astro.washington.edu/ for
further information.
The expected starting date can be as early as April, 2003, and the
appointment will be for two years with a possible third year extension
based on performance. To apply, please submit a CV, list of
publications, statement of research interests, and have three letters
of reference sent directly to Thomas Quinn at the above address.
Materials received before Jan 1, 2003 will receive full consideration.
AAE/EOE
Washington University
POSTDOCTORAL POSITION: GRAVITATION THEORY/NUMERICAL RELATIVITY
McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences
Department of Physics
Washington University, St. Louis
A postdoctoral position is available in the Gravitation Group WUGRAV of
the McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences and the Department of Physics
beginning in the summer or fall of 2003 (the starting date is flexible).
Applications are invited from theorists with research interests in the
areas of general relativity, with specific emphasis in gravitational
radiation, numerical relativity, or theoretical aspects of experimental
gravitation. The appointment is for one year, with renewal possible,
subject to satisfactory performance and continued funding.
At present, the WUGRAV group consists of Professors Clifford Will and
Wai-Mo Suen, Research Scientist Sai Iyer, Supercomputer Center
Administrator Malcolm Tobias, post-doctoral fellows Yasushi Mino and
Hui-Min Zhang, seven graduate students and one undergraduate. The main
foci of the group are the post-Newtonian study of gravitational radiation
from binary systems, issues in gravitational-wave data analysis, numerical
simulations of coalescing and collapsing compact bodies, and theoretical
aspects of experimental gravitation. The group is housed in a newly
renovated WUGRAV Center adjacent to the Physics department, and has
sufficient computational support both locally and from national
supercomputing centers.
One of us (CMW) will be on sabbatical leave in Paris during AY 03-04, so
additional travel funding will be available to permit extended visits or
residence by the post-doctoral fellow at the Institute of Astrophysics in
Paris.
Applications received before January 1, 2003 will receive full
consideration. Send curriculum vita, statement of research interests, and
three letters of reference (hard copy or email) to
Professor Clifford M. Will
Department of Physics, Campus Box 1105
Washington University
One Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130-4899
cmw@wuphys.wustl.edu
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS IN GRAVITATIONAL PHYSICS AT UWM
The Center for Gravitation and Cosmology at the University of Wisconsin
- Milwaukee invites applications for several postdoctoral research
positions, starting September 1, 2003 and for one position that can begin
as early as January 1, 2003. The initial appointments are for one year,
with renewal for a second year contingent on continued funding and
satisfactory performance.
Our research interests include relativistic astrophysics and numerical
relativity, with emphasis on binary inspiral; analysis of data from
LIGO gravitational wave detectors and from the proposed LISA
observatory; gravitational-wave phenomenology; cosmology; quantum and
classical gravitation; and quantum fields in curved spacetime.
The gravitational physics group at UWM is among the nation's largest
and most active, with six faculty members, Bruce Allen, Patrick Brady,
Jolien Creighton, John Friedman, Leonard Parker, and Alan Wiseman,
senior scientist Scott Koranda, and a number of postdoctoral fellows
and graduate students. Our most recent postdocs are Warren Anderson,
Teviet Creighton, Sharon Morsink, Ben Owen, Joe Romano, Xavier Siemens,
Koji Uryu, and Daniel Vanzella.
Members of the Center for Gravitation and Cosmology play an important role
in the LIGO Scientific Collaboration (LSC) concentrating on data
analysis for the LIGO-I experiment. More details can be found on the
group web page at http://www.lsc-group.phys.uwm.edu. The LSC group
is also active in the Grid Physics Network (GriPhyN) and International
Virtual Data Grid (IVDGL) computing collaborations. See
http://www.griphyn.org and http://www.ivdgl.org for further details.
In collaboration with Koji Uryu and with Price's group at Utah, we have
started a substantial effort to construct full helically symmetric
solutions to model binary black hole and binary neutron star systems;
and we have agreements on collaborations with Shibata's group at Tokyo,
and Shapiro's group at Illinois involving time evolution of our NS-NS and
BH-BH data.
In cosmology, our current emphasis is on the recent acceleration of
the Universe and its possible explanations, including ones involving
quantized fields in curved spacetime.
Excellent computing facilities include an alpha-based
server for numerical work and a local network of Sun workstations and
Linux PC's. Members participating in the LIGO collaboration use our
Beowulf parallel system, a dedicated 300-node parallel computer.
The University is a member of the Internet2 consortium and an Academic
Affiliate of the NCSA at Champaign-Urbana.
We seek outstanding candidates in any of our areas of interest; at
least two of the positions are expected to be in numerical relativity
and in gravitational-wave data analysis. Applicants should send a
C.V., publication list, and a brief statement of their research
interests to:
Joyce Miezin, Gravity Search Committee
Physics Department
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
PO Box 413
Milwaukee, WI 53201, USA
They should also arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent
to this address. Screening of applications will begin on December 15
but applications received after this date will be considered until the
positions have been filled. Email address: joycem@uwm.edu, Fax
number: 414-229-5589. Please do not send the application materials by
email.
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity,
Affirmative Action Employer.
Maintained by choptuik@physics.ubc.ca.
Supported by CIAR,
CFI, NSERC and NSF.