[PhilPhys] Balzan PhD and Postdoc positions in “Historical and philosophical aspects of solving the two-body problem in General Relativity”

[Juliusz Doboszewski]

Dear all (with apologies for cross-posting),

Balzan PhD and Postdoc positions in “Historical and philosophical aspects
of solving the two-body problem in General Relativity”

Job Offer from June 01, 2023

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 and
a Postdoctoral Fellow. The positions will start in the fall of 2023, and
they are fully supported by the 2021 Balzan Prize Funds with possible funds
from the Lichtenberg Group.

We invite applicants who wish to conduct research on 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 positions will provide outstanding scholars with a unique opportunity
to pursue research in collaboration with physicists, historians and
philosophers of physics at Potsdam, Berlin and Bonn. The positions will be
based at the Max Planck Institute of Gravitational Physics in Potsdam, and
they 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:
https://www.aei.mpg.de/astro-cosmo-rel , the Lichtenberg Group for History
and Philosophy of Physics at the University of Bonn:
https://www.history-and-philosophy-of-physics.com/ , and the Max Planck
Research Group "Final Theory Program" of the Max Planck Institute for
History of Science:
https://www.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/research/projects/historical-epistemology-final-theory-program
.

The PhD student / postdoc 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.

Candidate qualifications for the PhD and postdoc positions:

    An undergraduate degree in physics or mathematics, and a Master degree
in physics, (and a PhD degree for postdoc applicants), 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.
    An excellent working environment with various on-campus support
(computing facilities, PhD/postdoc representatives, language courses,
residence permit and visa support, children’s day care, etc.).
    For PhD students:
        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.

Application Process:
Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline for
full consideration is July 15, 2023. Applications will be considered until
the position is filled.

In order to apply for a PhD position, 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 of, and a list of
publications (if available).

In order to apply for a postdoc position, please fill in this form:
https://jobs.aei.mpg.de/149/postdoc-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, the PhD
thesis (if available), a three-page research statement, and a list of
publications.

All 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.

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.

The Max-Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals
with disabilities
in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified
individuals.

For the website version of this ad, see:
https://www.aei.mpg.de/1048741/balzan-phd-and-postdoc-positions?c=26171 .
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