MPI for Gravitational Physics: (Scientist) Tenure-Track Group Leader position 872 views

Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute, AEI) invites applications for a group leader position either at tenure-track (5 years) or tenure (permanent) at Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity division.

The division is seeking highly qualified scientists with excellent research track record, committed to a career in research. The division is led by Dr. Alessandra Buonanno

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Selected fellow is expected to play a key role in the discoveries and interpretations enabled by gravitational-wave detections
• be a leader in crafting the future of gravitational-wave science, whether performed on the ground or in space
• will lead a group of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars
• will take advantage of interactions and collaborations with other members of the division

Study areas include:

• theoretical gravitational dynamics and radiation (effective field theory, post-Newtonian theory, gravitational self-force approach, perturbation theory and effective-one-body formalism),
• numerical relativity, most notably simulations of binary black holes and binary neutron stars,
• interpretation and analysis of data from gravitational-wave detectors on the ground (LIGO and Virgo) and in space (LISA),
• astrophysics of compact objects,
• cosmography with gravitational waves from binary systems, and
• tests of strong gravity within General Relativity and alternative gravity theories

Application

• Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
• The deadline for full consideration is December 15th, 2017.
• Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Contact:

Dr. Andre Schirotzek

Email: andre.schirotzek@aei.mpg.de