[PhilPhys] Balzan PhD position in "Historical and philosophical aspects of solving the two-body problem in General Relativity"

[Juliusz Doboszewski]

[with apologies for cross-posting]

[web version: https://www.aei.mpg.de/982627/balzan-phd-position ]

The Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity Department, led by Alessandra
Buonanno, at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert
Einstein Institute) in Potsdam, in collaboration with the Lichtenberg Group
for History and Philosophy of Physics at the University of Bonn, led by
Dennis Lehmkuhl, and the Department I and Max Planck Research Group “Final
Theory Program” at the Max Planck Institute for History of Science, led by
Jürgen Renn and Alexander Blum, respectively, is seeking a PhD student. The
position will start in the fall of 2023, and it is fully supported by the
2021 Balzan Prize Funds for three years with the possibility of extension
for a fourth year.

We invite applications of prospective PhD students who wish to pursue a PhD
in a topic incorporating physics, history and philosophy of physics
research; in particular, on the history and conceptual analysis of solving
the two-body problem in General Relativity, especially as it unfolded from
1975 onwards. Important questions should concern the development of
analytical and numerical methods in General Relativity, as well as, their
synergy and impact on the discovery of gravitational waves from merging
black holes in 2015.

The position will provide an outstanding early-career scholar with a unique
opportunity to pursue research in collaboration with physicists, historians
and philosophers of physics at Potsdam, Berlin and Bonn. The position will
be based at the Max Planck Institute of Gravitational Physics in Potsdam,
and it will include extended periods of time at the affiliated institutions
in Berlin and Bonn. We invite applications especially from candidates with
a suitable background in physics, philosophy of physics and/or history of
physics. For more details about the groups involved see the websites of the
Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity Department, the Lichtenberg Group
for History and Philosophy of Physics at the University of Bonn, and the
Max Planck Research Group “Final Theory Program” of the Max Planck
Institute for History of Science.

The PhD student will have the opportunity to fully participate in the
research life of the Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity Department
in Potsdam, the Lichtenberg group and the Institute of Philosophy at the
University of Bonn, and the Max Planck Institute for History of Science in
Berlin, conducting research leading to peer reviewed publications,
attending and presenting talks at conferences, and participating in
outreach activities.

PhD candidate qualifications:

    An undergraduate degree in physics or mathematics, and a Master degree
in physics, philosophy of physics, or history of physics.
    Native speaker or near-native command of the English language.
    Motivated, flexible, team oriented and interested in continued
professional development.

 Offer:

    A vibrant research environment with access to a world-class research
facilities and cutting-edge research projects.
    A structured English-language graduate program.
    Fully funded positions (more details are available here), no tuition
fees, and additional funding for conferences and professional development.
    Individual supervision and mentoring by research scientists who are
leaders in their respective fields.
    An excellent working environment with various on-campus support
(computing facilities, PhD representatives, language courses, residence
permit and visa support, children’s day care, etc.).

Application Process:
In order to apply, please fill in this form:
https://jobs.aei.mpg.de/121/phd-position-in-history-and-philosophy-of-the-2-body-problem-in-general-relativity/apply

You will be asked to upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, university
transcripts and the Master thesis or (if not yet available) a three-page
account of what the planned Master thesis will consist in, and a list of
publications (if available). Applicants also need to indicate the names of
three referees for recommendation letters. Referees will be notified by
email on how to upload their letters.

Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline for
full consideration is January 31st, 2023. Applications will be considered
until the position is filled.

Equal Opportunities:
The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics is an equal opportunity
employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all
qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, socio-economic
background, or disability. The AEI and the Max Planck Society welcome
persons with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and
value diversity and inclusivity (Code of Conduct).

The institute promotes a healthy work-life balance by offering all
employees a family support service, cooperation with a nearby international
kindergarten, a parent-child office and a nursing room.
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://listbox.elte.hu/pipermail/philphys/attachments/20221220/96d2b1f2/attachment.html>