PhD Projects / Fellowship Opportunities / Faculty Positions in Gravitational Physics

ACIGA PhD Projects

PH.D. PROJECTS IN PHYSICS AND ENGINEERING

The Australian Consortium for Interferometric Gravitational Astronomy, in partnership with the US LIGO Laboratory, is developing technology which, for the first time, will allow gravitational wave detectors to detect known sources. ACIGA is a consortium of 4 universities (ANU, UWA, Adelaide and Monash).

We are offering at least 3 PhD projects in this exciting frontier of physics.

The projects involve the testing of very high power laser optics (up to 1MW) at the new Gingin laboratory of ACIGA less than one hour's drive from Perth city centre. The overall project involves the integration of three new technologies: very high power lasers, very low loss synthetic sapphire mirrors and ultralow vibration isolators. Each PhD project will focus on the evaluation of one of these technologies in the context of an integrated system. Project work will be focussed on the Gingin facility but will include work at LIGO and at the other ACIGA universities. Once completed there will be opportunities for the applicant to play a major role in the upgrading of LIGO.

The projects are suitable for experimentally talented physics or engineering students. A 3 year scholarship of up to $26,000pa tax free will be paid to the successful candidates. Paid tutoring etc may also be available for additional income. Successful candidates will develop skills in advanced optics, control systems, vibration isolation and precision mechanics in the context of one of the most exciting frontiers of fundamental physics and astrophysics.

For expressions of interest contact:
Professor David G. Blair (UWA) - david.blair@physics.uwa.edu.au
Dr. David McClelland (ANU) - David.McClelland@anu.edu.au
Professor Jesper Munch (Adelaide U) - jmunch@physics.adelaide.edu.au
Further information on the project can be found at: http://www.gravity.uwa.edu.au and http://www.anu.edu.au/Physics/ACIGA/

(Posted here on September 6, 2001)

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Australian National University

The gravitational wave group at the ANU has available a 2 year (extendable by a further year on mutual agreement) position in experimental gravitational wave physics. The responsibilities of the position include the development of output optics (output mode cleaner, variable reflectivity signal recycling mirror) for second generation laser interferometers and continuation of the groups advanced configurations work, under the supervision of Dr. McClelland (ANU) and Dr. Strain (University of Glasgow).

For further information, please contact Dr. McClelland at David.McClelland@anu.edu.au. Please send your CV and three letters of recommendation to:

Dr. D.E. McClelland
Physics, The Faculties
The Australian National University
Canberra 0200 AUSTRALIA
Ph: (61 2) 61259888
Fax: (61 2) 61250741

Information on the Gravitational Wave research in Australia can be found at http://www.anu.edu.au/Physics/ACIGA/ANU

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California State University, Dominguez Hills

FACULTY POSITION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS

The CSUDH Department of Physics seeks experimentalists for one, or if further funding is available, two tenure track or tenured faculty positions. Rank is at Assistant Professor or higher. A PhD in Physics or a closely related field is required by the start date (August 2002). The successful candidate will be expected to strengthen Physics major, minor and service programs, to complement or enhance our nationally-known frontier research efforts, to help develop educational laboratories and demonstrations, and to coordinate courses for pre K-12 teachers. Send by hardcopy (only) a CV, publications list, and three letters of recommendation to

Prof. Ken Ganezer
Chair, Search Committee
Department of Physics
CSUDH, Carson, CA 90747

Send questions to kganezer@csudh.edu

Review of applications begins January 28, 2002. Position is open until filled. CSUDH is actively involved in research in Particle, Plasma, Medical, Nuclear and Cosmic Ray Physics and in Nonlinear Science. We are a member institution of the Super-Kamiokande, LIGO Scientific, and CHICOS collaborations. For additional information see http://www.csudh.edu/physics/index.htm and click on Department of Physics.

EO/AA/Sec 504/Title 9 Employer

(Posted here on February 19, 2002)

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Caltech, LIGO Laboratory

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) at Caltech has an available postdoctoral scholar position in the LIGO simulation group to develop the software models and to use the simulation tool in order to improve the LIGO detector performance through comparison of commissioning results with model predictions.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Physics or a related field, and have some knowledge about modeling of opto-mechanical systems. It is necessary that the candidate be familiar with computer simulation techniques as applied to physical models.

Applications should be sent to

Professor Barry C. Barish
California Institute of Technology
LIGO 18-34
Pasadena, CA 91125

and should include a CV, list of publications, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three or more references. Applicants should request that three or more letters of recommendation be sent directly to the attention of Professor Barish. Caltech is an AffirmativeAction/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Cardiff University

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION AT CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

Cardiff University has currently one PPARC-funded RA position in the area of gravitational waves and data analysis. Applications are invited from candidates working in gravitation, particle physics or astronomy and astrophysics and whose interests may lie in theory, phenomenology, data analysis, or modelling. Cardiff Relativity Group is involved in GEO600, LIGO and LISA projects. As such candidates are expected to be highly motivated to undertake challenging tasks as expected in a pioneering experiment. For an application write to

Personnel Division
50 Park Place
Cardiff CF1 3AT

or ring +44 29 2087 4017 or email Persad1@cf.ac.uk, quoting reference 0027. For details visit our web site at http://www.astro.cf.ac.uk/groups/relativity

(Posted here on February 6, 2002)

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Cornell University

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION AT CORNELL UNIVERSITY

Cornell University expects to have an opening for a research associate in general relativity starting in September, 2002. Experience in classical general relativity, gravitational wave astronomy, numerical relativity, or relativistic astrophysics is desirable for this position, and preference will be given to applicants with experience in numerical relativity. The position is open for one year, with subsequent renewals depending on performance and the availability of funds. The Cornell Relativity Group consists of Eanna Flanagan and Saul Teukolsky, and postdoc Larry Kidder. There will also be opportunities to interact with the Theoretical Astrophysics Group, including David Chernoff, Dong Lai, Ed Salpeter, and Ira Wasserman. Applicants should submit a resume with a list of publications, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to:

Prof. Saul Teukolsky
Space Sciences Building
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853-6801

Completed applications should be received no later than January 15, 2002. Only candidates who anticipate receiving their Ph.D. by September 2002 should apply. Cornell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

(Posted here on October 29, 2001)

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Goddard Space Flight Center

POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS

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), 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 at http://lhea.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/nrc.html. 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).

(Posted here on October 10, 2002)

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Hamilton College

POSTDOC IN RELATIVITY

Hamilton College invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral fellow in relativity beginning Fall 2003. The position includes teaching half-time during the academic year, providing a unique opportunity to gain postdoctoral teaching experience while working on research at a top undergraduate institution. Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, and three letters of reference to:

Seth Major
Department of Physics, Hamilton College
Clinton, NY 13323

Review of complete applications begins January 1.

Hamilton College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and is committed to diversity in all areas of the campus community.

(Posted here on October 8, 2002)

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INFN, Italy

INFN POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS FOR NON-ITALIAN CITIZENS
IN THEORETICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS

There are openings for physicists at the postdoc level with INFN in Italy. The deadline for applications is Oct 30, 2001. Interested persons can visit http://www.lnf.infn.it/lnfadmin/job/stranieri.html or http://www.ac.infn.it/Personale/BorseDiStudio/announcement.html or contact Francesco Fidecaro.

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POST-DOCTORAL POSITIONS IN GRAVITATIONAL WAVE SCIENCE

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is a federally-funded research and development center, operated for NASA by the California Institute of Technology and located in Pasadena, California. In the process of expanding its gravitational wave science program JPL is currently accepting applications for post-doctoral scholars in this area.

Gravitational wave science at JPL is being expanded to encompass phenomenology of astrophysical sources; analyses of source dynamics and gravitational wave emission using numerical simulations, approximate solutions of Einstein's equations and other numerical and analytic techniques; development of gravitational wave search algorithms; and extraction of the astronomical information gravitational waves carry. Missions in progress or under development are low-frequency gravitational wave experiments using Doppler tracking of spacecraft (currently the Cassini mission) and the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA).

JPL seeks up to 2 new post-doctoral scholars in gravitational wave science. The successful applicants should be broadly qualified in general relativistic gravitation and astrophysics (in particular with interests and experience which can link together source phenomenology and source modeling--analytical and numerical simulation--with JPL's ongoing research in data analysis. They will carry out basic research in gravitational wave science and also be a resource for the science planning/data reduction and analysis efforts of the LISA project. There will be opportunities for strong interaction with the Caltech gravitational wave science effort. These appointments will be nominally 1 year, with the possibility for renewal for up to two additional years.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, list of publications, and the names and addresses of at least three references to:
Prof. Thomas A. Prince
JPL Chief Scientist and US Mission Scientist for LISA
M/S 180-600
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
4800 Oak Grove Dr.
Pasadena, CA 91109

Applications will be evaluated as they are received and will be accepted until end of January, 2003.

Caltech and JPL are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers. Women, minorities, veterans and disabled persons are encouraged to apply.

(Posted here on 25 November, 2002)

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LAL - Orsay for Virgo

POSTDOC POSITION AT LAL - ORSAY FOR VIRGO

The LAL-Orsay group has an opening for a postdoc for one year starting October 1, 2001. With the completion of major hardware components for Virgo, the group is presently involved with the commissioning of the Central Part of the interferometer with the responsibility of the Global Control (linear alignment and locking). We are also strongly pursuing our activities for the preparation of the data analysis, in particular defining strategies and improving algorithms for burst signals.

Any interested and qualified person can apply by contacting

Professor Michel Davier
LAL, BP 34
Universite de Paris-Sud
91898 ORSAY, France
Tel: 33 1 64 46 8385 (8978 secretary)
Fax: 33 1 64 46 8546
e-mail: davier@lal.in2p3.fr

with a vita and references.

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Los Alamos National Laboratory

STAFF MEMBER AT LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LABORATORY

The experimental astrophysics team in P-23 performs research in high-energy gamma-ray astrophysics (the Milagro observatory), cosmic-ray physics, nucleon decay, and neutrino physics (Super-K). The main effort of the team is centered on the Milagro experiment, which is located at LANL. Milagro is a unique instrument that continuously monitors the entire overhead sky in the 100 GeV-TeV energy regime. The successful candidate will take a leading role in ensuring the continuous operation of Milagro. In addition to our work on Milagro the candidate will have an opportunity to perform research in neutrino physics. There is also a possibility to participate in research at an underground laboratory if one is built in the U.S. In addition to Milagro, P-23 is involved in a wide range of physics research, including low-energy neutrons, weak interactions, and nuclear physics. For more information on Milagro visit our website at http://www.lanl.gov/milagro. Information on research in Physics Division can be found at http://www.lanl.gov/physics/ .

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, their curriculum vitae, and a statement of research interests to:

Gus Ginnis (Gus@lanl.gov)
P-23 MS H803
SM-30 Bikini Atoll Rd.
Los Alamos, NM 87544

They should also arrange to have 3 letters of reference sent to the same address.

(Posted here on January 9, 2002)

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Louisiana State University at 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: 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 www.phys.lsu.edufor 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.

(Posted here on October 29, 2002)

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Louisiana State University

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER
RELATIVITY GROUP, DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS & ASTRONOMY
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY

The relativity group expects to have, contingent on funding, an opening for a postdoctoral researcher position starting September 2002. The initial appointment will be for one year and is expected to be renewed for another one or two years subject to satisfactory progress and availability of funds. A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in physics, or a related field is required. The core relativity group at LSU consists of Jorge Pullin, an assistant professor to be hired starting fall 2002, two postdocs (Manuel Tiglio, Olivier Sarbach) and a graduate student. The group has close ties with theoretical astrophysicists Juhan Frank (accretion processes) and Joel Tohline (simulations of neutron stars). In addition to that LSU hosts a strong experimental gravity group (Joe Giaime, Gabriela Gonzalez, Warren Johnson, Bill Hamilton) with activity in LIGO and the Louisiana bar detector. The LIGO Livingston site is 30 miles away from Baton Rouge.

The main research interests of the group are numerical relativity and perturbation theory applied to the binary black hole problem, including radiation reaction calculations and also canonical and spin foam quantum gravity. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application deadline is December 15, 2001, or until suitable candidate is selected. Please send CV, statement of research interests, and the
names of three references to:

Jorge Pullin
Department of Physics & Astronomy
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803-4001

LSU is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer.

(Posted here on September 21, 2001)

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Montana State University - Tenure Track 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 dante.physics.montana.edu/arc.html 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:

A letter of application addressing the qualifications above,
vitae, including a list of publications,
a detailed description of teaching experience and interests,
a research plan, describing the relevance of the planned research to gravitational wave astrophysics, and
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
or
waldon@physics.montana.edu

ADA/EO/AA/Veteran Preference. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

(Posted here on October 29, 2002)

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Northwestern University - Postdoc in Theoretical Astrophysics

Dearborn Observatory
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL 60208-2900
Phone: 847.491.7650
Attention: Secretary, Theory Postdoc Positions

E-mail submissions: Ben Acheff, b-acheff@northwestern.edu
E-mail inquiries to: Vicky Kalogera, vicky@northwestern.edu

A minimum of two and possibly more postdoctoral positions in theoretical astrophysics will be available in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Northwestern University with possible starting dates as early as January 2003. The Theoretical Astrophysics Group at Northwestern currently includes Profs. V. Kalogera, F. Rasio and R. Taam, four postdoctoral fellows (K. Belczynski, J. Faber, P. Grandclement, and N. Ivanova) and five graduate students. We are particularly interested in candidates with interests and prior experience in the following research areas: compact object physics, gravitational wave sources and data analysis, numerical relativity and relativistic hydrodynamics, binary stellar evolution, X-ray and nuclear astrophysics, dense star cluster dynamics, and extra-solar planetary systems. Initial appointments will be for 2 years with likely renewal for a third year.

Applicants should send their CV, list of publications, a brief statement of research interests (up to 4 pages), and arrange for a minimum of 3 recommendation letters to be received by December 15, 2002. Later applications will be considered until all positions are filled.

(Posted here on October 10, 2002)

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NSF Summer Programs in Science and Engineering

NSF SUMMER PROGRAMS IN JAPAN, KOREA, AND TAIWAN FOR U.S. GRADUATE STUDENTS IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

The National Science Foundation (NSF) will support about 100 U.S. graduate students (U.S. citizen or permanent resident) for research & cultural experiences in Japan, Korea, or Taiwan during an eight-week summer program in 2002. The primary goals of the programs are to introduce students to Japanese, Korean and Taiwan science and engineering in the context of a research laboratory and to initiate personal relationships that will better enable them to collaborate with foreign counterparts in the future.

International airfare, living expenses in the host country, and a summer stipend of $2,500 will be provided. The application deadline is December 1, 2001. For eligibility and other information, consult the Program Announcement (Summer Programs in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan) that can be
obtained from http://www.nsf.gov/sbe/int/eap/gradstud.htm#gradsum and the NSF Tokyo office web site (http://www.twics.com/~nsftokyo).

Graduate students seeking support for a specific research project with an identified collaborator in the East Asia and Pacific region should also consider NSF's other programs of support, including dissertation enhancement awards. See http://www.nsf.gov/sbe/int/eap/gradstud.htm .

General information about NSF's East Asia and Pacific Program is available at http://www.nsf.gov/sbe/int/eap/start.htm.

Questions should be directed to eapinfo@nsf.gov.

(Posted here on October 4, 2001)

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Oakland University - Tenure Track Assistant Professor

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 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.

(Posted here on October 10, 2002)

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Observatoire De La Cote D'Azur - 2003 Henri Poincare Postdoctoral Fellowships

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN ASTRONOMY, COSMOLOGY, INTERFEROMETRY, GW, TURBULENCE, AND INTENSIVE SCIENTIFIC COMPUTATIONS

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: January 1, 2003.

Informal enquiries:

Dr. E. Slezak
Email: cpoca@obs-nice.fr
Phone: +33 4 92 00 31 24
See also www.obs-nice.fr/poincare/

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.

(Posted here on September 17, 2002)

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Pennsylvania State University - Faculty Positions

FACULTY POSITIONS IN GRAVITATIONAL PHYSICS

The Physics Department at Penn State expects to make several faculty appointments in gravitational physics. The rank will be commensurate with the level of experience but some preference will be given to junior candidates for entry-level assistant professorships. The normal starting date will be Fall of 2002. Applications will be reviewed starting September 15th 2001 until the positions are filled. (Please note that Sept 15 is NOT the deadline for applying. While the review of applications has already begun, new applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.)

The appointees will be members of the Center for Gravitational Physics and Geometry (CGPG) which has eleven faculty in the departments of physics, mathematics and astronomy and astrophysics. The Core faculty includes Abhay Ashtekar, Sam Finn and Pablo Laguna and they lead strong research programs in quantum gravity, analytical and numerical general relativity and gravitational waves. In addition, in the coming years, Penn State will host special national programs to help crystallize the new field of gravitational wave phenomenology. Roger Penrose holds a Distinguished Visiting Chair and spends approximately two months a year at CGPG.

Other leading research areas in the Center include non-commutative geometry, operator algebras, string theory and relativistic astrophysics. The physics and astronomy and astrophysics departments have world-class expertise in several related areas: astro-particle physics (Pierre Auger Observatory), gamma ray bursts (SWIFT), X-ray astronomy (Chandra observatory) and theoretical and observational cosmology. In addition, the physics department has an exceptionally strong program in condensed matter physics.

Applications are invited from all sub-fields of gravitational physics although preference will be given to the core areas of CGPG. For junior positions, applicants are expected to have demonstrated exceptional promise during their post-doctoral years. For senior positions, applicants should have an outstanding research record. All successful candidates are expected to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and establish a vigorous research program in CGPG.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications and at least three reference letters, and sent to

Dr. Jayanth R. Banavar, Head
Physics Department
Faculty Search, Box G
The Pennsylvania State University
104 Davey Laboratory
University Park, PA 16802

Further information about the Physics Department is available at http://www.physics.psu.edu. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its work force.

(Posted here on August 22, 2001)

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Pennsylvania State University - Postdoc Positions GW Phenomenology

POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS IN GRAVITATIONAL
WAVE PHYSICS AND ASTROPHYSICS

The Center for Gravitational Wave Physics, recently established by the National Science Foundation, expects to make several postdoctoral appointments at Penn State between now and September 2002. The focus of this new Physics Frontier Center is the emerging discipline of Gravitational Wave Phenomenology: the astrophysics and fundamental physics that gravitational wave observations - in all wavebands - enable.

Research at the Center will focus on interdisciplinary problems at the interface of general relativity, gravitational waves, astrophysics and detector design:
* Astrophysics and gravitational waves includes, but is not limited to, problems of source calculations, astrophysical modeling of sources and their populations, and interpretation of observations,
* General relativity and gravitational waves includes, but is not limited to, testing relativity and developing numerical and analytic tools needed for detailed studies of sources (e.g., numerical relativity and radiation reaction),
* Detector design studies will focus particularly on how target science - the sources one wants to detect or the science one wants to do - constructively influences the design of advanced gravitational wave detectors.

The core, resident faculty of the Center for Gravitational Wave Physics are Abhay Ashtekar, Sam Finn, Peter Meszaros, Pablo Laguna, Steinn Sigurdsson and Alex Wolszczan, all of whom lead strong research programs in the critical areas from which gravitational wave phenomenology will grow. In addition, the Center for Gravitational Wave Physics non-resident faculty members, who are expected to visit frequently, are Warren Anderson, Patrick Brady, Matt Choptuik, Mario Diaz, Eanna Flanagan, Gabriela Gonzalez, Richard Price, Jorge Pullin, Joe Romano, Robin Stebbins, Ken Strain, and Joel Tohline. The Center for Gravitational Wave Physics will have a major, international visitor program and host frequent workshops focused on critical gravitational wave phenomenology problems.

Other leading research areas in the gravitational physics program at Penn State include quantum gravity, mathematical general relativity, gamma-ray burst modeling, relativistic astrophysics and radio astronomy. The Penn State Physics and Astronomy and Astrophysics departments have world-class expertise in several related areas: astro-particle physics (Pierre Auger Observatory), gamma-ray bursts (SWIFT), X-ray astronomy (Chandra observatory) and theoretical and observational cosmology.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, list of publications and at least three reference letters.
Please send applications to

Administrative Assistant
Center for Gravitational Wave Physics Postdoc Search
The Pennsylvania State University
104 Davey Laboratory
University Park, PA 16802

Some positions are available immediately and applications will be considered until the positions are filled.

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its work force.

(Posted here on September 6, 2001)

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Pennsylvania State University Center for GW Physics - Postdoc Position Grid Computing

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN GRID COMPUTING FOR GW DATA ANALYSIS
CENTER FOR GW PHYSICS
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY

Grid Computing for Gravitational Wave Data Analysis

As part of the International Virtual Data Grid Laboratory (iVDGL) the Penn State Center for Gravitational Wave Physics will host a University Regional Center for grid computing. The primary focus of this center is data analysis for the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO). We seek a postdoctoral fellow with strong computing experience and skills to develop grid-enabled gravitational wave data analysis applications in collaboration with our LIGO and iVDGL partners. The position start date is September 2002 and is funded for four years.

The iVDGL will provide a global computing resource for several leading international experiments in physics and astronomy, including LIGO, ATLAS, CMS, and SDSS. Other application groups affiliated with the NSF supercomputer centers and EU projects will also take advantage of its resources. Sites in Europe and the U.S. - including Penn State - will be linked together by a multi-gigabit per second transatlantic link funded by a companion project in Europe.

The Center for Gravitational Wave Physics (CGWP) was funded by the National Science Foundation as part of its Physics Frontier Centers program. The mission of the CGWP is to help crystallize and develop the emerging discipline of gravitational wave phenomenology: the astrophysics and fundamental physics that gravitational wave observations - in all wavebands - enable.

Applicants should arrange a CV, statement of research interests and relevant experience, and three letters of recommendation to be sent to

iVDGL Postdoc Search
Center for Gravitational Wave Physics
104 Davey Laboratory
University Park, PA 16802

Applications will be considered beginning 15 May and new applications will be considered until the position is filled. Penn State is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

(Posted here on April 9, 2002)

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Syracuse University - Postdoc, Gravitational Physics/Cosmology

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
Syracuse, NY 13244-1130
davis@physics.syr.edu
Phone 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.

(Posted here on October 18, 2002)

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Syracuse University - Postdoc Position Experimental Relativity Group

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN EXPERIMENTAL RELATIVITY
EXPERIMENTAL RELATIVITY GROUP
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 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 to saulson@physics.syr.edu.

Syracuse University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Members of minority groups and women are especially encouraged to apply.

(Posted here on October 10, 2002)

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University of Alberta

Postdoctoral fellowhips, Dept. of Mathematical and Statsitical Sciences

Applications are invited for one or more post-doctoral fellowships in the Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, University of Alberta, working under the supervision of H.P. Kunzle and/or Eric Woolgar.

We seek applicants from all areas of mathematical relativity and related areas of modern particle physics, geometric analysis, and PDEs. Current areas of interest within the group include solutions of the Einstein-Yang-Mills system, the Einstein equations in the presence of a cosmological constant, the geometry of the AdS/CFT correspondence, and the causal and topological structure of spacetimes. As well, opportunities for collaboration exist with members of the University of Alberta Theoretical Physics Institute and the Pacific Institute string theory collaborative research group.

The position is for one year, renewable for a maximum of one more year, subject to satisfactory performance. The stipend is expected to be approximately CA$38,000 in salary, plus a benefits package and Province of Alberta health care. As part of the stipend, teaching may be required, but will be limited to one 13-week course per year.

Candidates who have been awarded a PhD after 7 Feb 2000 may be nominated for a fellowship award from the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences. To apply, please send a curriculum vitae, publication list, and description of your research plans (at most 2 single-sided pages) to
H.P. Kunzle (hp.kunzle@ualberta.ca) or Eric Woolgar (ewoolgar@math.ualberta.ca)
Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
Canada T6G 2G1
FAX +780.492.6826

Electronic submissions are accepted in ps or pdf formats. For full consideration, your application should be received prior to 13 Jan 2003.

Further information:

E. Woolgar: www.math.ualberta.ca/~eqoolgar
H.P. Kunzle: www.math.ualberta.ca/~hpk
PIMS PDF competition: www.pims.math.ca/opportunities/pdf.html
University of Alberta, Theoretical Physics Institute: fermi.phys.ualberta.ca/~bullet/

(Posted here on Dec 3, 2002)

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University of Alberta

TIER I CANADA RESEARCH CHAIR IN GRAVITAIONAL WAVE THEORY

The Department of Physics at the University of Alberta invites applications from outstanding scientists for a senior position (Full Professor) in gravitational wave theory. The successful candidate will be nominated for a senior (Tier 1) Canada Research Chair (www.chairs.gc.ca).

We are interested in individuals who are at the forefront of gravitational research, especially the science to be learned from the new and upcoming gravitational wave observatories (LIGO, VIRGO, LISA, etc.). Applicants should have established an outstanding research program in this area and have a commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching.

The Department has 36 faculty with research interests in astrophysics, condensed matter physics, geophysics, and subatomic physics. Our astrophysics focus area includes cosmology, relativistic astrophysics, black hole physics, plasma physics, and space physics. The University has excellent high performance computing facilities (see www.maci.ca and www.westgrid.ca).

Recent initiatives by the Governments of Alberta and Canada provide exceptional opportunities for additional funding to establish new research programs at the University of Alberta. See, for example, www.gov.ab.ca/sra, www.gov.ab.ca/is/ahfser, and www.innovation.ca for further information.

The application should include a curriculum vitae, a research plan, and a description of teaching experience and interests. The applicant must also arrange to have at least three confidential letters of reference sent to the address below, on or before October 1, 2002. The suggested starting date is on or after April 1, 2003.

Gravitational Wave Theory Search and Selection Committee
Dr. John Samson, Chair
Department of Physics
University of Alberta
412 Avadh Bhatia Physics Lab
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2J1

Fax: 780.492.1714
dept@phys.ualberta.ca

The records arising from this competition will be managed in accordance with provisions of the Alberta Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPP).

Canada Research Chairs are open to individuals of any nationality. The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.

(Posted here on June 17, 2001)

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University of Birmingham, UK

SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW; POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW

The Astrophysics and Space Research Group at the University of Birmingham has currently two openings in the area of gravitational wave experiments:

Senior Research Fellow in Gravitational Wave Experiments: to co-ordinate the experimental and technical development in the area of gravitational and space physics and especially in gravitational wave detection at a wide range of frequencies.
Post-doctoral Research Fellow in Space-based Gravitational Wave Detectors: to work on various aspects of the LISA and SMART-2 missions.

The Astrophysics and Space Research Group currently has programs of research in gravitational physics and astrophysics in a number of areas: low frequency (LISA and SMART-2) and very high frequency (100 Mhz) gravitational wave detectors, gravitational wave sources and data analysis, Equivalence Principle, Mass-Spin coupling, measurements of G, and various technological developments such as inertial sensors, laser read-out systems and phase measurement electronics. The group is strongly involved in the LISA project, the LISA International Science Team, the GEO600 project as part of the GEO Associate Scientists and the LIGO Scientific Collaboration. The group has been recently awarded a £ 5.7-million grant to relocate and upgrade the technical fecilities for gravitational research.

Permanent members of the group working in the field of gravity are Professor A.M. Cruise (space-based and very high frequency detectors), Dr. C.C. Speake (torsion balances, Equivalence Principle, Mass-Spin coupling) and Dr. A. Vecchio (gravitational wave sources and data analysis).

The ASR group includes 11 technical staff active in the area of space technology and engineering, and a space project manager, Dr. C. Castelli. There are also active programs in Extra-galactic Astrophysics and Solar and Heliospheric Physics. The group has good computational facilities, including a network of Sun and Linux workstations, and is about to set up a 128+ node Beowulf cluster.

Application forms can be downloaded from http://www.bham.ac.uk/personnel/app.htm

An outline of the research programme, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications and the name and contact details of (at least) three referees should also be included.

The deadline for application is the end of February 2002. All the relevant material and any enquiries should be directed to:

Professor A. M. Cruise
Head of School of Physics and Astronomy
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham B15 2TT
UK
Email: ams@star.bham.ac.uk
Phone: 0121 414 4565

Further information can be found at http://www.sr.bham.ac.uk

(1) Senior Research Fellow in Gravitational Wave Experiments

The Astrophysics and Space Research Group at the University of Birmingham is inviting applications from scientists with an excellent research record to co-ordinate the experimental developments in gravitational physics at Birmingham, and especially the development of techniques for gravitational wave detection at a wide range of frequencies. Applicants are expected to have either direct experience in gravitational wave instrumentation, or a strong background in precision measurements on the ground or in space, together with a desire to apply their expertise to the area of gravitational wave detection as part of a long term programme. Duties of the appointee might include: the setting up of technical facilities relevant to gravitational wave research, the initiation and management of the programme of technology development, the execution of projects such as SMART-2 sand LISA and the exploitation of the scientific potential of the space and ground based detectors now coming into use.

The post will involve a small amount of teaching and would therefore be suitable for someone considering a long term academic career. The position is presently funded for three years with a starting salary negotiable on the basis of previous experience in the range £17,451 to £29,414. It is anticipated that the post would be extended to meet project requirements in this subject.

(2) Post Doctoral Research Fellow in space-based gravitational wave detectors

A PPARC funded three year post-doctoral fellowship in space based gravitational wave detectors is available in the Astrophysics and Space Research Group at the University of Birmingham. The successful applicant will work on various aspects of the LISA and SMART-2 missions as part of the European Space Agency programme, and the position may be extended to take account of project schedules. Candidates should possess skills in instrumentation, electronics or computer modelling and have a strong interest in the scientific potential of gravitational wave astronomy. Candidates with experience in precision laboratory measurement, space instrumentation or gravitational wave detectors would be preferred but a strong interest in the subject and skills in instrumentation or signal processing are the most important qualities being sought. Suitably qualified engineers or scientists wishing to enter this developing field will be considered.

The starting salary is £17,451 to £19,486 a year and the post is initially for a period of three years.

(Posted here on January 17, 2002)

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University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS

The Gravity group at University of British Columbia will have at least 2 postdoctoral fellowships/ research assistantships 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 postdoctoral fellowships (less than three years past 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. At least one of the positions will be in the area of numerical relativity. UBC has a 128-node PIII Beowulf system, 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 November 15, 2002.

The University of BC has a strong 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 van Ramsdonk and Ariel Zhitnitsky are particle/string theorists. The theory group has about 10 postdoctoral 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 address below (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.

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

(Posted here on October 10, 2002)

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University of California, Irvine

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN EXPERIMENTAL GRAVITATION

The UCI gravitation lab www.physics.uci.edu/~glab conducts tests of Newtonian gravity and the weak equivalence principle, and searches for new weak forces with macroscopic range. The program uses torsion pendulums operating at cryogenic temperature for minimal thermal noise and optimal thermal and mechanical stability. These instruments are developed and tested at UC Irvine, and operate in a seismically quiet underground lab near the LIGO installation in Richland, Washington. The UCI research program is conducted in collaboration with the experimental gravitation group of Paul Boynton at the University of Washington.

Experience with cryogenic technology and/or precision electromechanical devices and instrumentation is desirable for this position. Please send a resume with names and addresses of three references by August 31, 2001 to:

Professor Riley Newman
Department of Physics and Astronomy
4129 Frederick Reines Hall
University of California
Irvine CA 92697-4575

The University of California, Irvine is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity.

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University of California, Santa Barbara

FACULTY POSITION IN THEORETICAL GRAVITATIONAL PHYSICS

The Physics department of the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a faculty position in theoretical gravitational physics beginning July 1, 2002. This is part of a joint search with the astrophysics group at UCSB, with one position to be filled this year and the other to be filled next year. The gravitational physics search is broad based, 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 Institute for Theoretical Physics (ITP) 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/Astro Search Committee
Physics Dept., University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9530

The position is open until filled, but to assure full consideration, applications should be received by December 15, 2001.

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University of Florida

Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor, Experimental Particle Astrophysics
Department of Physics, U. of Florida

The Department of Physics, University of Florida, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in the field of Experimental Particle Astrophysics. More senior candidates may be considered in exceptional circumstances. The successful candidate will have a PhD degree, or equivalent, and postdoctoral experience, will be able to teach physics effectively at all levels, and will play a leadership role in a new experimental research effort. Specific examples of research programs of interest include high-energy cosmic rays, cosmic microwave background observations, non-accelerator based neutrino studies, gamma ray astronomy, dark matter searches and gravitational wave detection. Further faculty hires in the field are anticipated. The successful candidate will join an active faculty housed in a new physics building with extensive laboratory space and computer facilities. Applicants should submit a CV, publication list, and a statement of research interests and plans, and should arrange to have at least three letters of recommendation sent. All correspondence should be sent to:

Chair, EPA Search Committee
Department of Physics
PO Box 118440
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611-8440
To ensure full consideration, all application materials should be received by January 15, 2003. Women and underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. The University of Florida is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. For further details on this position, please see:

www.phys.ufl.edu/jobs/epasearch.html

(Posted here on October 10, 2002)

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University of Florida

The University of Florida Physics Department has an immediate opening for two research scientists in gravitational wave interferometry. Positions are available at the LIGO Livingston Observatory in Livingston, LA and in Glasgow, Scotland in collaboration with the University of Glasgow. While expertise in lasers, optics, high precision measurements and control systems is desirable, we are looking for scientists who are willing to actively contribute to an exciting and rapidly growing area of physics.

The University of Florida LIGO maintains a vigorous research program in many aspects of gravitational wave physics including development and construction of the Input Optics for the LIGO detectors as well as research on advanced interferometer configurations, high power laser radiation effects in optical components, and LIGO data analysis and filtering. UFLIGO currently consists of four faculty members (Guenakh Mitselmakher, David Reitze, David Tanner, and Bernard Whiting), four research scientists and postdoctoral fellows, two graduate students, four undergraduate students, and one technician. Further information may be found at http://www.phys.ufl.edu/ligo/.

A two year appointment is anticipated with a possible third year extension. Interested persons should send a CV and the names and addresses of three references to:

Prof. David Tanner
Physics Department
University of Florida
PO Box 118440
Gainesville, FL 32611-8440
tanner@phys.ufl.edu

The University of Florida is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.

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University of Glasgow, Scotland

Senior Lectureship in Gravitational Physics
RA1A £ 35,251 - £ 39,958 p.a.

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 at 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
Recruitment Section
Human Resources Department
University of Glasgow
Glasgow G12 8QQ UK

Closing date 24 January 2003

(Posted here on 26 November, 2002)

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University of Glasgow, Scotland

Research Assistants (2 or more posts)
RA1A £ 16,775 - £ 25,213 p.a.

REF 306/01

You will work in areas which include research in laser interferometry and in advanced suspension and isolation systems. The work is aimed at the development and operation of both ground and space-based gravitational wave detectors. PPARC funded.

Further particulars and application details can be found on our website http://www.physics.gla.ac.uk/gwg or from

Dr. Henry Ward
+44 (0)141 330 4705
e-mail: h.ward@physics.gla.ac.uk

Closing date 10 August 2001

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University of Maryland - Tenure

FACULTY POSITION AT UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND

The Department of Physics at the University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking candidates for a faculty position at the tenure track or tenure level in the area of gravitational wave phenomenology including wave generation, source modeling, and related areas of astrophysics and cosmology. The position is to be a joint appointment with NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center for an initial period of time, and the candidate is expected to participate in Goddard's gravitational wave research program including the LISA project.

The gravitation and relativistic astrophysics community in the UM-Goddard area includes Dieter Brill, Bei-Lok Hu, Theodore Jacobson, and Charles W. Misner (emeritus) at UM-Physics; M. Coleman Miller, Eve C. Ostriker, Christopher S. Reynolds, James M. Stone and Andrew Wilson at UM-Astronomy; and Joan Centrella and Bonnard Teegarden at NASA-Goddard. These local institutions also are home to many others, especially observers and experimentalists, including Robin (Tuck) Stebbins, the LISA Project Scientist. See www.physics.umd.edu/rgroups/index.html, www.astro.umd.edu/academics/research.html, and lhea.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/gamcos.

Applications received through May 30, 2002 will receive first consideration; the search will continue, however, until the position is filled. It should be noted that effective teaching is also a high priority of the department. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a brief description of prior research and future plans, and the names and contact information of at least three references. Note that the department prefers to contact referees directly to request reference letters.

Applications should be addressed to:

Chair's Office
Department of Physics
University of Maryland
College Park MD 20742-4111

and/or

phys-chair@physics.umd.edu

THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

(Posted here on April 24, 2001)

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University of Maryland - Postdoc

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION AT UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND

The gravitation theory group at the University of Maryland expects to have an opening for a research associate starting in September, 2002. The position is for one year, with renewal for a second year depending on satisfactory progress and the continuation of funding. The program of research in which the candidate is expected to participate includes quantum gravity, stochastic semiclassical gravity, quantum field theory in curved spacetime, early universe quantum processes, black hole thermodynamics, condensed matter models of gravity, phenomenological quantum gravity and Lorentz symmetry violation, and decoherence issues of quantum mechanics.

The Maryland Gravitation Theory Group consists of Professors Dieter Brill, Bei-Lok Hu, Ted Jacobson and Charles Misner (Emeritus), one regular postdoc, and 6-8 graduate students. One or two additional professors or postdocs are often visiting.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, list of publications, and brief descriptions of past research and future research plans, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to:

Gravity Theory Postdoc Search
c/o Mrs. Betty Alexander
Department of Physics
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-4111
Email: betty@umdgrb.umd.edu

Completed applications should be received no later than Dec. 15, 2001 for priority consideration. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

(Posted here on November 27, 2001)

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University of Oregon

The University of Oregon invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate position to conduct research in search of gravitational radiation in collaboration with the LIGO Scientific Collaboration. The successful applicant will have experience and expertise in modern data analysis, and will engage in the development of data analysis software for the search for gravity waves. Duties will also include development of instrumentation. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in physics or astronomy. Send an application letter along with three letters of reference to

Professor James Brau
Physics Department
1274 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1274

by December 15. We will continue to consider applications until the position is filled.

The UofO is an AA/EO/ADA Institution committed to cultural diversity.

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University of Pisa, Italy

The Department of Physics of the University of Pisa has a three-year Ph.D. program in Applied Physics. The program is open both to Italian and to foreign students as part of a US-Italy Joint Doctorate Program.

(Posted here on October 1, 2001)

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University of Texas at Brownsville, Center for GW Astronomy - Tenure

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.

The group has excellent computational facilities including a network of SGI, LINUX and alpha workstations, and a Beowulf cluster with 96 nodes (to be extended to 128 nodes shortly). The group is also participating in 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. Additional funds will be available for graduate and undergraduate assistantships in this area. Applications shall consist of a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of research and at least three letters of recommendation. Deadline for applications is January 15, 2002. Send all materials to:

Mario Diaz (mario@phys.utb.edu)
Department of Physics and Astronomy
The University of Texas at Brownsville
attn: Eidee Salinas, secretary
M0 Building
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: www.phys.utb.edu.
Screening of applicants will begin on January 1, 2003, and will continue until the position is filled.

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.

(Posted here on December 6, 2002)

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University of Utah - Postdoc in Relativity

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.

(Posted here on December 6, 2002)

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University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee - Postdoc, Gravitational Physics

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 www.griphyn.org and 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 Dept.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
PO Box 413
Milwaukee, WI 53201
Fax 414.229.5589

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. Please do not send the application materials by email.

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.

(Posted here on October 2, 2001)

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University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee - Postdoc, GW Data Analysis

POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS IN GRAVITATIONAL-WAVE SOURCE MODELING, GRAVITATIONAL-WAVE DATA ANALYSIS, AND GRID COMPUTING

The Physics Department at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee invites applications for postdoctoral research positions in gravitational-wave source modeling, gravitational-wave data analysis, and grid computing. One position is available immediately, and one or more additional positions are expected to become available between July 1, 2002 and Sept 1, 2002.

The Center for Gravitational Physics at UWM consists of four faculty members (Bruce Allen, Patrick Brady, John Friedman, and Leonard Parker), Visiting Assistant Professor Alan Wiseman, Staff Scientist Scott Koranda, a number of postdocs (Jolien Creighton, Benjamin Owen, and Koji Uryu) and several graduate students. An additional faculty member is being actively recruited. The research interests of our faculty include quantum and classical gravitation, relativistic astrophysics, quantum field theory in curved spacetime and its relation to cosmology and black hole physics, gravitational-wave generation and detection, and cosmological large-scale structure.

Members of the Center for Gravitational Physics play an important role in the LIGO Scientific Collaboration (LSC) concentrating on data analysis for the LIGO-I experiment. See http://www.lsc-group.phys.uwm.edu for details. We are also active in the Grid Physics Network (GriPhyN) and International Virtual Data Grid (IVDGL) computing collaborations. See www.griphyn.org and www.ivdg1.org for further details.

We seek PhD-level scientists with expertise in gravitational physics, grid and high-performance scientific computing, data analysis algorithm and code development, gravitational-wave data analysis, or related topics.

The group at UWM has excellent large-scale computing facilities, including a recently-completed 300-node Linux computing cluster. In coming years, we will be serving as one of the LSC Tier-II computing centers, supporting a variety of LSC computing activities.

Applicants should send a CV, publication list, and a brief statement of their research interests to:

Joyce Miezen, LSC Postdoc Search Committee
joycem@csd.uwm.edu
Physics Department
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI 53201
Fax: 414-229-5589

They should also arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to this address. Applications will be considered at any time, provided positions remain open. As of May 24, 2002, three positions remain open.

UWM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

(Posted here on May 24, 2002)

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University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee - Tenure

TENURE TRACK POSITIONS IN GRAVITATIONAL-WAVE PHYSICS

The Department of Physics at the University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee (UWM) invites applications for one or two tenure-track assistant professorships beginning Fall 2002 and subject to final budgetary approval. UWM has identified gravitational-wave detection as a cornerstone research program. We seek candidates with an outstanding record of research and excellent teaching skills; expertise in gravitational physics, data analysis development and implementation, and source modeling is desirable. These positions are designed to strengthen the existing LIGO Scientific Collaboration (LSC) group at UWM which is part of the Center for Gravitation and Cosmology, home to four professors, five Ph.D. scientists, and seven students. The UWM LSC group has outstanding computational facilities including a 296-node cluster for LIGO data analysis. Further information can be found at http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/Physics. Candidates should submit a CV, a list of publications, and statements of research and teaching interests, and arrange for submission of three letters of recommendation to:

Chair, LIGO Search Committee
Department of Physics
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
P.O. Box 413
Milwaukee, WI 53201

The postmark deadline for applications is January 15, 2002.

UWM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

(Posted here on November 27, 2001)

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