From john.obyrne at sydney.edu.au Mon Sep 17 23:46:39 2012 From: john.obyrne at sydney.edu.au (John O'Byrne) Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 23:46:39 +1000 Subject: [ASA] CAASTRO Research Associate/Fellow in Galaxy Evolution and Integral Field Spectroscopy Message-ID: <402B7FFF-65B8-4B1B-8DC2-C057C93EBD52@sydney.edu.au> CAASTRO POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE/RESEARCH FELLOW IN GALAXY EVOLUTION AND INTEGRAL FIELD SPECTROSCOPY ARC CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR ALL-SKY ASTROPHYSICS SCHOOL OF PHYSICS REFERENCE NO. 1338/0812 The ARC Centre of Excellence for All-sky Astrophysics ("CAASTRO") aims to establish Australia as a world-leader in wide-field optical and radio astronomy. CAASTRO is answering fundamental questions about the nature of the Universe, is developing innovative ways of processing enormous data sets, and is enabling a diverse set of opportunities for students and early career researchers. CAASTRO is a research partnership between the University of Sydney, the University of Melbourne, the Australian National University, Swinburne University of Technology, Curtin University and the University of Western Australia, the latter two operating as the joint venture, International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR). CAASTRO is also collaborating closely with the Australian Astronomical Observatory (AAO), CSIRO, and other Australian and international partners. CAASTRO supports the activities of over 100 scientific, technical and administrative staff plus associated students. CAASTRO invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in galaxy evolution studies using integral field spectroscopy, to be based in the Sydney Institute for Astronomy (SIfA) within the School of Physics at the University of Sydney. You will work with Associate Professor Scott Croom on the development and exploitation of a major new spatially resolved spectroscopic galaxy survey. This project is starting in late 2012 and aims to target several thousand galaxies using the recently commissioned Sydney-AAO multi-object integral field spectrograph (SAMI) on the 4m Anglo-Australian Telescope. Applicants should have expertise in spatially resolved spectroscopic analysis. Experience in analysing or modelling galaxy kinematics will be an advantage. Appropriately qualified candidates will be given the opportunity to simultaneously pursue a self-directed research program in related areas. The position is full-time fixed-term for two years, subject to completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees. A third year may be available, subject to funding and progress. Some assistance towards relocation expenses and visa sponsorship will be available for the successful appointee if required and the level of appointment will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. For more information, on this opportunity and other positions within CAASTRO, see www.caastro.org/Jobs Remuneration package: The appointment will be at academic level A or B, depending on experience. The salary will be up to approx. $99K pa (level A) or $104K pa (level B), which includes a leave loading and up to 17% employer?s contribution to superannuation. All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/positions and search the reference number for more information and to apply. Applications should include a CV, three references and a statement of research interests. For specific enquiries please contact Associate Professor Scott Croom on scroom at physics.usyd.edu.au CLOSING DATE: 30 November 2012 (11:30pm Sydney time) The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. 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Hands-On UniverseTM 2-day Teacher Professional Development Workshop ? Thurs 8th & Fri 9th November 30 middle and junior secondary science/maths teachers will explore a variety of pedagogical methods and classroom activities related to the context of astronomy that can easily be adopted to facilitate enriched learning and promote higher-order thinking skills in mathematics, science and technology in students of all ages. Dr Carl Pennypacker form UC Berkeley will be facilitating the workshop at Tinaroo Lakes resort on the Atherton Tablelands. Student Astronomy Education Conference Tues 13th to Fri 16th Nov ? ?Under a Darkened Star? ? 124 students from around North Queensland (and elsewhere) will participate and interact with professional astronomers through lectures, workshops and astronomy related activities. ? Buses will take the students and teachers/supervisors to the Totality Centre Line on Tuesday afternoon before the eclipse to a private property which has an airstrip available for setting up telescopic and recording equipment. ? The astronomers will be setting up telescopes along the Esplanade of Lake Tinaroo for Dark-sky and solar observing. I would like to extend an invitation to ALL ASA members who would like to participate. Additional professional help would be appreciated - or you may just like to watch the eclipse. There are also placed available for high school students and undergraduate students. For further information, please contact: Mr David Platz (ASA Assoc Member) Astronomy Education Program Manager & Head of Senior Schooling Atherton State High School Mob 0427 445 296 Email dplat4 at eq.edu.au or astro at atherton@eq.edu.au Kind regards, David Platz Head of Senior Schooling ? Student Services QSA School Moderator Atherton State High School Maunds Road P.O. 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Name: image003.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 9553 bytes Desc: not available URL: From bryan.gaensler at sydney.edu.au Wed Sep 19 10:00:56 2012 From: bryan.gaensler at sydney.edu.au (Bryan Gaensler) Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2012 08:00:56 +0800 Subject: [ASA] PASA Editorial Board - Call for Applications Message-ID: <4547CA8E-E293-4A29-B210-9E2148432355@sydney.edu.au> ============================================ PASA EDITORIAL BOARD - CALL FOR APPLICATIONS ============================================ Publications of the Astronomical Society of Australia (PASA) is an ISI-listed, fully-refereed journal for new and significant research in astronomy and astrophysics. PASA seeks two suitably qualified astronomers to join its Editorial Board for three-year terms, beginning January 2013. Applications can be made by sending a brief CV and any other evidence of strengths and suitability by 31 Oct 2012 to the Chair of the PASA Editorial Board, Bryan Gaensler (bryan.gaensler at sydney.edu.au). About the Journal ------------------ PASA (journal WWW page at http://journals.cambridge.org/pas) publishes new and significant research in astronomy and astrophysics. PASA covers a wide range of topics within astronomy, including multi-wavelength observations, theoretical modelling, computational astronomy and visualisation. PASA also maintains its heritage of publishing results on southern hemisphere astronomy and on astronomy with Australian facilities. PASA publishes research papers, review papers and special series on topical issues, making use of expert international reviewers and an experienced Editorial Board. As an electronic-only journal, PASA publishes paper by paper, ensuring a rapid publication rate. There are no pages charges. PASA's Editorial Board approve a certain number of papers per year to be published Open Access without a publication fee. All papers are indexed by the NASA ADS database; the ISI impact factor for PASA is currently 2.3. Commencing in January 2013, PASA will be published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of the Astronomical Society of Australia (ASA). The PASA Editorial Board ------------------------ PASA maintains an Editorial Board of seven members (currently chaired by Prof Bryan Gaensler). The main duties of the Editorial Board are to select referees for submitted papers, to make final decisions based on those reports, to solicit papers for submission, and to be an advocate for the Journal. Detailed duties are outlined below. There are two vacancies on the Editorial Board, beginning January 2013. Appointment to the Editorial Board is for a period of three years. An honorarium is paid annually, currently at the level of AU$3000 per year. Members of the Editorial Board are selected on the basis of their standing in the community, the breadth of their knowledge, and their specific areas of expertise. Applications are sought from candidates with expertise in any areas of astrophysics, but those with expertise in extragalactic astronomy are especially encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should send a brief CV and a statement of their suitability for the position by 31 Oct 2012 to Bryan Gaensler (bryan.gaensler at sydney.edu.au). A decision on the appointment will be made by the ASA Council shortly following this closing date. Note that ASA Council members may apply, but if selected are not eligible to receive an honorarium. PASA Editorial Board Responsibilities ------------------------------------- Members of the Editorial Board of PASA are appointed by the ASA Council. The ASA also appoints a Chair from among the seven Editorial Board members. The Editorial Board is responsible for the overall scientific success of the journal in the international astronomical community. Measures of success include number and quality of submissions, rejection rate, citations and impact factor, and timeliness of peer review. Individual Editorial Board members contribute to this by: 1) Attracting submissions of quality research papers to the journal. 2) Organising peer review of submitted manuscripts in a timely fashion, using Cambridge University Press' electronic submission and peer review system. Key components of this process are: a) Assessing a manuscript's suitability for review b) Selection of suitable reviewers. c) Delivery of a recommendation for publication/revision/rejection based on reviews, within 1 week of completion of a review. 3) Other duties and responsibilities of Editorial Board members are to: a) Act fairly, courteously, and without personal bias in all dealings with authors and reviewers. b) Immediately declare to the Chair of the Editorial Board any personal involvement or potential conflict of interest that may arise for any manuscript or in any component of the review process. c) Be a public advocate for the Journal. d) Actively seek to publish one's own work in the Journal, and to encourage colleagues to do the same. e) Enhance the standards and scope of the Journal. f) Ensure that refereeing guidelines are adhered to and comprehensively considered by referees g) Provide strategic advice to the ASA, Chair of the Editorial Board, and the publisher on current directions in relevant research disciplines that can be used to the benefit of the Journal, its subscribers and its readers. To this end, the Editorial Board meets three times per year (one all-day face-to-face / video meeting, and two shorter meetings by phone). From mita.brierley at astronomyaustralia.org.au Thu Sep 20 09:00:10 2012 From: mita.brierley at astronomyaustralia.org.au (Mita Brierley) Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2012 09:00:10 +1000 Subject: [ASA] Reminder: ASTAC Call for Proposals on swinSTAR closes Monday 24 Sept Message-ID: <001101cd96ba$85446d30$8fcd4790$@astronomyaustralia.org.au> Reminder: Astronomy Supercomputer Time Allocation Committee: Call for Proposals - swinSTAR in Q4 2012 Call closes 5pm (AEST) Monday 24th September 2012 Attached is a call for proposals for time on the new Swinburne University of Technology supercomputer, swinSTAR, in Q4 2012. 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