Title : Unveiling the Horizon: Probing Gravity and Quantum Effects through Black Hole Shadows
Project PI : Sanved Kolekar (ANRF/ARG/2025/005821/PS)
Short Description :
Recent advances in high-resolution observations, particularly by the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT), have opened a new window into the strong-field regime of gravity. These developments motivate a deeper theoretical understanding of black holes and related compact objects, as well as their observable signatures.
This position is part of a broader research program in theoretical gravitational physics, aimed at exploring fundamental aspects of gravity in both classical and quantum regimes. Areas of interest include black hole spacetimes, strong-field tests of general relativity, alternative theories of gravity, and quantum effects in curved spacetime, with connections to observational probes such as black hole imaging.
The Research Associate will be expected to initiate and lead independent research directions, contribute to collaborative projects within the gravity group at IIA, and engage with current developments in the field. While the project includes themes related to black hole shadows and observational signatures, candidates are encouraged to pursue related problems aligned with the broader goals of the program.
Interested candidates should submit via the online portal: a Curriculum Vitae including a publication list, a Research statement, and the Names of at least two referees. And other documents mentioned in the application.
Informal inquiries can be made to Sanved Kolekar (sanved.kolekar[AT]iiap.res.in) .