From john.obyrne at sydney.edu.au Mon Aug 5 23:53:21 2013 From: john.obyrne at sydney.edu.au (John O'Byrne) Date: Mon, 5 Aug 2013 23:53:21 +1000 Subject: [ASA] job opportunity at the University of Tasmania References: <4E07BE9A-5DDD-4E78-B452-29F00817A186@utas.edu.au> Message-ID: <5761E10B-0371-4CF3-80C4-FFF5D3964321@sydney.edu.au> Dear colleagues, Apologies if this does not interest you. At the University of Tasmania, we are advertising for a one-year Super Science Fellowship in VLBI. The position description and selection criteria are available at: http://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/current-vacancies Position reference number is 366. The deadline is September 1st. Please feel free to contact either me or John Dickey if you have any questions concerning this position. Best wishes, Stas ------------------------------------------------------------------ Dr Stanislav Shabala ARC Discovery Early Career Fellow School of Mathematics and Physics University of Tasmania Private Bag 37 Hobart, Tasmania 7001 Australia ph: (+61) 3 62 26 85 02 email: Stanislav.Shabala at utas.edu.au ------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From john.obyrne at sydney.edu.au Wed Aug 7 12:32:50 2013 From: john.obyrne at sydney.edu.au (John O'Byrne) Date: Wed, 7 Aug 2013 12:32:50 +1000 Subject: [ASA] Swinburne - Senior Postdoctoral Researcher in Observational Extragalactic Astronomy In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <46D48FCD-7FC6-41A3-93F5-1892BAEA7E1D@sydney.edu.au> Senior Postdoctoral Researcher in Observational Extragalactic Astronomy Applications are invited for a Swinburne University funded senior post-doctoral researcher to work with Professor Duncan Forbes and his team. Professor Forbes has recently been awarded an Australian Research Council Outstanding Researcher Award to study the halos of elliptical galaxies along with their globular clusters and dwarf galaxies. The overall aim of the research is to understand galaxy formation and evolution. This will be tackled using observations from major telescope facilities and innovative analysis techniques. The applicant should be able to take a leading role in the observations, reduction and analysis of data, and the writing of journal publications. The observations will involve both spectroscopic and imaging data. Some time will be available for personal research interests. The appointee will be based in the Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing at Swinburne University, working under the supervision of Prof Forbes. The Centre is one of Australia's largest astronomy groups, with over 30 staff/postdocs and 30 PhD students from more than 20 different countries. Swinburne has 15 nights per year on the 10m Keck telescopes and operates its own GPU supercomputing facility. It has a lively research culture. The campus is located in the cosmopolitan suburb of Hawthorn, in Melbourne. Melbourne was recently listed as one of the best cities in the world to live in. Essential criteria: A PhD in observational extragalactic astrophysics; strong research skills and a demonstrated publication track record in peer-reviewed journals; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work well in a team and help supervise research students. Swinburne is a Federally-recognised "Employer of Choice for Women" and encourages applications from indigenous people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, women and men. Applications should be sent by email and must include a CV, bibliography, and a brief statement of research interests. Applicants should arrange to have three letters of reference sent to Prof Forbes at the above address by the application deadline of 1st Sept. 2013. Applications in PDF format are preferred. A starting date of 1st Dec 2013 is preferred but is negotiable. Appointment will initially be for one year, with the possibility of a further 2 year extension subject to performance. Remuneration includes a base salary of $AUD81,290 per annum plus standard 4-week annual leave and a generous 17% superannuation entitlement. -- Professor Duncan A. Forbes ARC Outstanding Researcher Centre for Astrophysics & Supercomputing Room AR203, Mail H30 Swinburne University, Hawthorn VIC 3122 Australia Ph: +61 3 9214 4392, Fax: +61 3 9214 8797 Web: http://astronomy.swin.edu.au/dforbes -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dougal at mso.anu.edu.au Wed Aug 7 14:58:07 2013 From: dougal at mso.anu.edu.au (Dougal Mackey) Date: Wed, 7 Aug 2013 14:58:07 +1000 Subject: [ASA] ANU - RSAA Summer Research Scholarships 2013 Message-ID: <3DF04FB9-CDDD-4FB9-8DD7-B40D758F5733@mso.anu.edu.au> --- ANU - RSAA Summer Research Scholarships --- Applications are now open for the 2013 Summer Research Scholarships at the Australian National University's Research School of Astronomy & Astrophysics. *** The closing date for applications is 31st August *** The SRS program provides an exceptional opportunity for undergraduate students to get a taste of graduate life by participating in a research project under the supervision of staff at Mount Stromlo Observatory. The program will last for 8 weeks from late November 2013 until late January 2014. A Summer Research Scholarship at RSAA includes full accommodation and board on the ANU campus, a weekly allowance, and return travel to Canberra. There will be a lecture series on contemporary astrophysics, and scholars will also be given the opportunity to visit the telescopes and facilities at Siding Spring Observatory, Parkes and Narrabri. The program is open to suitably qualified undergraduate students in the third or final year of their degrees who are currently enrolled at an Australian or New Zealand university. Outstanding second-year students may also be considered. For more details, including a list of available research projects, please visit: http://rsaa.anu.edu.au/study/undergraduate-research/summer-research To apply, follow the instructions at: http://www.anu.edu.au/sas/scholarships/srs/apply.php Enquiries are welcome and may be directed to: * Dr Dougal Mackey (dougal at mso.anu.edu.au) - RSAA summer scholar coordinator * Ms Karen Nulty (karen.nulty at anu.edu.au) - ANU student administration coordinator -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The Gemini Observatory is in a period of transition with the departure of the UK from the organization, and a new director now settled in. Changes are happening, some of which you may have already seen (such as queue observing 'eavesdropping') and we would be delighted to hear your thoughts on any or all issues relevant to our charge. Please feel free to send me email at any time; I particularly encourage you to be in touch before August 23rd so that your issues can be raised at the Users' Committee meeting. Of particular note may be recent recommendations of the Gemini Board and the Gemini Science and Technology Advisory Committee (STAC); these short documents can be accessed directly at: http://www.gemini.edu/science/public/STAC/stac2013a_report.pdf and http://www.gemini.edu/science/resolutions/GBOD/gbod201305_resolutions.pdf I look forward to hearing from you, Sarah Brough P.S.: If you have concerns regarding Gemini's long range strategic plan, you are encouraged to reach out to your Gemini Science and Technology Advisory Committee (STAC) representative, Prof. Karl Glazebrook (kglazebrook at swin.edu.au).