From kate.brooks at csiro.au Mon Mar 18 15:03:02 2013 From: kate.brooks at csiro.au (Kate Brooks) Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:03:02 +1100 Subject: [ASA] Science at the Shine Dome 29-31 May 2013 - Special Program for ECRs and PhD students Message-ID: <0FF5EF3D-0716-4C3E-B9BC-7B17E543E425@csiro.au> Dear ASA Early Career Researchers and students, Please see below the message from Camille Couralet from the Australian Academy of Science. You may also like to join the Academy's EMCR Forum ? the voice of Australia?s future scientific leaders http://www.science.org.au/ecr/emcr/emcrforum.html Kind regards, Kate Brooks, ASA President --------------- Science at the Shine Dome 2013 Canberra, Wednesday ? Friday | 29 ? 31 May 2013 #ShineDome2013 Registrations are now open for the Australian Academy of Science?s annual meeting Science at the Shine Dome. This highlight of the annual science calendar in Australia includes a special program for early career researchers (ECRs). We define ECRs as researchers who are less than 15 years after the completion of their PhD, and PhD students are also welcome to register for the event. The $495 ECR registration package includes all the following activities: On Day 1 you will learn about the latest research across a range of science disciplines with the New Fellows seminars and network with science teachers and Fellows of the Academy around an informal dinner. On Day 2 you will hear about the cutting-edge work of the 2013 Academy Awardees and participate in one of the career development workshops: - Media and communicating science presented by Dr Paul Willis, Director of RiAus - Grant writing and how to find funding opportunities presented by Dr Aurore Delaigle and Dr Ulrike Mathesius - Successful scientific collaborations presented by Associate Professor Christopher Adam Blake and Dr Benjamin Kile. In the evening you will attend the formal annual dinner with Academy Fellows and Honorific Awards winners. This year our dinner speaker is Sir David King FRS FAA, former UK Chief Scientist. The symposium to be held on day 3, Power to the people: the science behind the debate, will explore the science behind a hot topic: the future of power generation and supply in Australia and worldwide. Ask your group leader / manager / supervisor to support your participation! The full program for Science at the Shine Dome (29-31 May 2013) can be found atwww.science.org.au/events/sats/sats2013/ and online registration is available atwww.science.org.au/events/sats/sats2013/registration.html If you have any questions or would like further information, please do not hesitate to contact me at camille.couralet at science.org.au From john.obyrne at sydney.edu.au Tue Mar 19 10:11:53 2013 From: john.obyrne at sydney.edu.au (John O'Byrne) Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:11:53 +1100 Subject: [ASA] SkyMapper Research Fellow ANU Message-ID: SkyMapper Research Fellow ? The Australian National University The Research School of Astronomy & Astrophysics (RSAA) at the Australian National University is seeking to appoint a researcher to work on the theory of Supernovae and Related Objects as part of the SkyMapper Transient Search. This position is funded as part of Prof. Brian Schmidt?s Australian Research Council?s Laureate Fellowship. The position will undertake a vigorous, self-directed theoretical research program in an area relevant to the SkyMapper telescope?s transient survey, and will contribute to the success of the SkyMapper telescope and its corresponding surveys by working constructively with other members of the SkyMapper team. Successful candidates will have access to the world-class ANU super-computing facilities, the SkyMapper 1.3m survey telescope and its corresponding survey datasets, the well-instrumented 2.3m telescope, which is equipped with a new, high-efficiency optical integral field spectrograph (WiFeS), and to Australia?s other national radio and optical/IR facilities. The position will be expected to co-supervise graduate and undergraduate students and will have the opportunity to apply for additional research funding through the competitive grant schemes of the Australian Research Council. Successful candidates will be offered attractive remuneration and assistance will be provided with relocation expenses. The appointment will be for three years at a level of Research Fellow, Academic Level B (AU$83,773 - AU$95,407pa) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions. The position may be taken part-time. ANU supports a flexible working environment and this position is available as either a full time or part time position, dependent upon visa obligations. Applications are particularly encouraged from women and minority groups. Applications should be submitted through the ANU Website before 29 April 2013, Reference Number A157-13TM. For further information on the position including application procedures see http://jobs.anu.edu.au/PositionDetail.aspx?p=3305 or contact Professor Brian Schmidt, Email: brian at mso.anu.edu.au The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment at anu.edu.au. ANU values diversity and inclusion and believes employment opportunities must not be limited by socio-economic background, race, religion or gender. 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URL: From john.obyrne at sydney.edu.au Tue Mar 19 14:11:31 2013 From: john.obyrne at sydney.edu.au (John O'Byrne) Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:11:31 +1100 Subject: [ASA] Swinburne PhD Scholarships in Observational, Computational & Theoretical Astrophysics Message-ID: <8347796C-0C7C-4D74-B246-0CDD11864EC1@sydney.edu.au> Swinburne PhD Scholarships in Observational, Computational & Theoretical Astrophysics The Centre for Astrophysics & Supercomputing (CAS) at Swinburne University of Technology (Melbourne, Australia) invites applications for its PhD program and scholarships from high-calibre students of any nationality. With 16 research faculty and 50 postdocs and students from 20 different countries, CAS offers a vibrant, research-focused and friendly atmosphere where students help conduct - and learn how to lead - cutting-edge research in all major areas of astronomy. CAS has a collaborative agreement with Caltech guaranteeing up to 20 nights per year on the 10-m Keck Telescopes (Hawaii). CAS also hosts "The Green Machine" and the GPU-based "gSTAR" - two of Australia's most powerful supercomputers. A range of PhD scholarships are available with tax-free stipends starting at AUD$27,653 p.a. with tuition fees waived. PhD students may access internal research funds to cover travel and other research expenses (e.g. conferences, telescope observing etc.). Other benefits include relocation allowance to Melbourne, Australia. Thesis publication allowance. Standard 4-week p.a. recreation leave plus sick leave (including carer leave), paid maternity (12 weeks) and partner leave entitlements. Swinburne's Hawthorn campus is situated in a lively, urban setting just minutes by public transport from Melbourne's city centre. Melbourne, Australia's second-most populous city (4 million), is renowned for its cafes, galleries, festivals, city parks, sports venues and teams. For details about CAS's PhD program, including eligibility requirements, available supervisors, PhD topics and how to apply, see the web links below. The deadline for Expressions of Interest (via online form - see links below) is April 15, 2013. Shortlisted applicants will then be invited to discuss PhD projects with possible supervisors well before Swinburne's formal scholarship deadline (May 27, 2013). http://astronomy.swin.edu.au/study/phdprojects.html http://astronomy.swin.edu.au/study/postgradstudy.html -- Dr Emma Ryan-Weber Senior Lecturer/QEII Research Fellow Centre for Astrophysics & Supercomputing Swinburne University of Technology Mail H30, PO Box 218 Hawthorn, Victoria 3122, Australia http://astronomy.swin.edu.au/~eryan/home.html Phone: +61 (0)3 9214 4746 Work days: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From john.obyrne at sydney.edu.au Tue Mar 19 15:13:08 2013 From: john.obyrne at sydney.edu.au (John O'Byrne) Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:13:08 +1100 Subject: [ASA] ASA Constitutional Ballot Message-ID: To All ASA Fellows, Honorary Fellows, Full Members, and Corporate Members (apologies to Students and Associate members) The Council of the ASA has for some time been investigating the option of electronic ballots for the Society with a view to simplifying the ballot process for members. To achieve this, the Society?s Constitution requires amendment. The enclosed amendments and ballot paper are provided so that members can vote on the proposed changes. With the current Constitution, alterations to the Constitution require a majority of three-quarters of the votes cast in a special postal ballot?. In addition, the Council is taking the opportunity of the ballot to propose some changes to the Council itself to improve its operation and a minor change regarding Corporate members. Also, a number of By-Law changes are proposed, many required because of the Constitutional changes. It is not necessary to vote on By-Law changes but it is a requirement that the Council notify members of such changes, so they are also attached. Please complete the ballot paper and return it to me by post by 19 April 2013. The completed ballot papers must be placed in a sealed envelope marked on the front with ?Ballot paper only?, your signature and your name and then posted within a second envelope addressed to: Dr Marc Duldig, Secretary, ASA School of Mathematics and Physics University of Tasmania Private Bag 37, Hobart, Tasmania, 7000 Please take this opportunity to help improve the operation of the ASA. 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URL: From amanda.bauer at aao.gov.au Thu Mar 21 16:08:19 2013 From: amanda.bauer at aao.gov.au (amanda.bauer at aao.gov.au) Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:08:19 +1100 (EST) Subject: [ASA] 3rd Announcement - Feeding, Feedback, and Fireworks: Celebrating Our Cosmic Landscape Message-ID: <43065.202.36.179.68.1363842499.squirrel@aaomail.aao.gov.au> ****************************************************************** Feeding, Feedback, and Fireworks: Celebrating Our Cosmic Landscape 24-28th June 2013 Hamilton Island, Australia ****************************************************************** *Important date:* 30th March 2013: Call for Contributions (Talks/Posters) Closes *Note:* Once you register, you will receive an email and pdf form with critical information needed to make hotel reservations, to complete registration payments, and if necessary, to pay separately for the conference dinner and outer reef excursion. *To those who have already registered*, we encourage you to check the webpage for the updated registration form and make your registration payments as soon as possible. The sixth meeting in the Southern Cross Astrophysics Conference series will be held in beautiful Hamilton Island, Australia, June 24-28th, 2013. The meeting, entitled ?Feeding, Feedback, and Fireworks: Celebrating Our Cosmic Landscape," will focus on galaxy evolution and how various feedback and feeding processes transfer energy into and out of galaxies. We intend to bring together observations, from radio to X?rays, and the best available theoretical models, to create a more complete picture of how galaxies came to be as they are. The Southern Cross Astrophysics Conferences are held annually around Australia with the aim of attracting international experts with wide ranging skills to discuss a particular astrophysical topic. It is jointly supported by the Australian Astronomical Observatory (AAO) and CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science (CASS). For all the details, please see the workshop website: http://www.aao.gov.au/conferences/fireworks/ For general information on the conference, please email: fireworks13 at aao.gov.au *Important dates:* March 30, 2013: Call for contributions deadline April 19, 2013: Program Release May 17th, 2013: Registration closes. Deadline payment registration fee. June, 2013: Final announcement June 24-28th, 2013: Conference June 29th (9am - 5pm): Outer Reef Excursion Kind Regards, Amanda Bauer (chair) From matthew.colless at anu.edu.au Sat Mar 23 16:08:53 2013 From: matthew.colless at anu.edu.au (Matthew Colless) Date: Sat, 23 Mar 2013 16:08:53 +1100 Subject: [ASA] Conference announcement: Cosmic Flows - Observations and Simulations References: Message-ID: <541CE161-4329-4846-89B7-BF53FDC47DB0@anu.edu.au> *** Conference announcement *** Cosmic Flows - Observations and Simulations, 3-7 June 2013, Marseille, France http://www.cpt.univ-mrs.fr/~cosmo/CosFlo13/CosFlo13-ProgramWorksheet.html > > Home > Scope > Venue > Program > Participants > Registration > Tours > FAQs > Bulletin > Cosmic Flows - Observations and Simulations > June 3rd - 7th, 2013 ? Marseille, France > > > This conference will be also honoring the career and 70th birthday of Brent Tully > International Advisory Committee > > Matthew Colless, Australian National University, Australia > Hume Feldman, Univ Kansas, USA > Mike Hudson, Univ Waterloo, Canada > Yehuda Hoffman, Hebrew Univ, Israel > Igor Karachentsev, Special Astronomical Observatory, Russia > Ren?e Kran-Korteweg, Univ Cape Town, South Africa > Barry Madore, Carnegie Observatories, USA > Adi Nusser, Israel Institute of Technology, Israel > Jim Peebles, Princeton Univ, USA > Adam Riess, Johns Hopkins University and STSCI, USA > > > > > Scientific Organizing Committee > > Helene Courtois, Institut de Physique Nucleaire de Lyon, France > Olivier Le Fevre, Laboratoire d'Astrophysique de Marseille, France > Roya Mohayaee, Institut d'Astrophysique de Paris, France > Roland Triay, Centre de Physique Th?orique AMU, France > Brent Tully, University of Hawaii, USA > > Our aims are to discuss and review recent developments on > > Measurement of distances, peculiar velocities, and proper motions > Velocity field constructions and models > Cosmological models > The conference will consist of plenary sessions for indepth oral presentations > (review talks and talks on specific specialised topics). > > Conference Secretary > Mrs V?ronique Esposito > Centre de Physique Th?orique > CNRS Luminy Case 907 > F-13288 Marseille CEDEX 9, France > Phone : (33) 4 91 26 95 08 > Fax : (33) 4 91 26 95 53 > E-mail :Veronique.Esposito (at) cpt.univ-mrs.fr > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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