From r.wayth at curtin.edu.au Wed Jul 18 13:14:54 2012 From: r.wayth at curtin.edu.au (Randall Wayth) Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2012 11:14:54 +0800 Subject: [ASA] Announcement: CAASTRO workshop on the EoR Global Signal Message-ID: <50062A2E.3090508@curtin.edu.au> Dear Colleagues, Announcing a CAASTRO workshop: The Epoch of Reionisation Global Signal Dates: 19-21 November, 2012 Location: CAASTRO Headquarters. Sydney, Australia. Website: http://caastro.org/event/eor-global-signal-workshop This workshop aims to bring together researchers working on the theory and experimental aspects of measuring the global signal from the Epoch of Reionisation (EoR). Topics to be discussed: - Global signal experiments: the state of the art - Foregrounds - RFI impact & mitigation - Ionospheric effects - Precision radiometer systems - Antennas and receivers Speakers include representatives from BIGHORNS, CoRE, DARE, EDGES, LEDA, LOFAR & SARAS Invited speakers include: - Jack Burns - Aaron Chippendale - Lincoln Greenhill - Leon Koopmans - John Kennewell Registration opens soon. See the event website for details. Please contact Randall Wayth (r.wayth at curtin.edu.au) for more information. Please forward this announcement to interested parties. Regards, Randall Wayth. -- P: +61 (0)8 9266 9247 E: randall.wayth at icrar.org From ahopkins at aao.gov.au Wed Jul 18 21:27:06 2012 From: ahopkins at aao.gov.au (Andrew Hopkins) Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2012 21:27:06 +1000 Subject: [ASA] Reminder: AAO Research Astronomer position: Deadline 20 July Message-ID: <50069D8A.6000203@aao.gov.au> The Australian Astronomical Observatory is currently advertising for an AAO Research Astronomer, a five year appointment. The deadline for applications is Friday 20 July 2012. A summary of the position is available here: http://www.aao.gov.au/jobs/ and the full details and the online application process is here: http://innovationjobs.nga.net.au/ (Click on the "Australian Astronomical Observatory" link) Please note that referees must be requested to send letters of reference, by the deadline for applications, to: jobs at aao.gov.au Any questions about the position can be directed to the Head of AAT Science (ahopkins at aao.gov.au) and about the application procedure to Rajni Prasad (jobs at aao.gov.au). The Australian Astronomical Observatory supports flexible working arrangements, including part-time positions where appropriate, and is an equal opportunity employer. Andrew Hopkins -- A.Prof. Andrew Hopkins, Head of AAT Science Australian Astronomical Observatory P.O. Box 296, Epping NSW 1710, Australia ph: +61 2 9372 4849 fax: +61 2 9372 4880 From john.obyrne at sydney.edu.au Thu Jul 19 08:28:19 2012 From: john.obyrne at sydney.edu.au (John O'Byrne) Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2012 08:28:19 +1000 Subject: [ASA] =?windows-1252?q?Postdoctoral_Fellow_/_Research_Fellow_=96_?= =?windows-1252?q?SkyMapper_ANU?= Message-ID: <2A314A71-380A-4DD4-93B2-8061749C4351@sydney.edu.au> Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Fellow ? SkyMapper, The Australian National University The ANU?s Research School of Astronomy & Astrophysics (RSAA) is seeking an early-career astronomer to coordinate the activities of the SkyMapper telescope under Nobel Laureate, Professor Brian Schmidt. The Postdoctoral/Research Fellow will, under the supervision of Nobel Laureate, Prof Brian Schmidt, take a lead role in coordinating the activities of the SkyMapper telescope project including monitoring telescope operations, scheduling observations, data quality assurance, operation of data pipelines and assist in the analysis of scientific data. It is expected that the occupant will devote 20% of his/her time pursuing their own scientific research activities. You will have access to the SkyMapper 1.3m survey telescope and its corresponding survey datasets, the well-instrumented 2.3m telescope equipped with a new, high-efficiency optical integral field spectrograph (WiFeS), the world-class ANU super-computing facilities and to Australia?s other national radio and optical/IR facilities. Useful skills include scientific programming in an UNIX environment, experience in optical photometric measurements and experience in using databases. This position is funded as part of Professor Brian Schmidt?s Australian Research Council?s Laureate Fellowship and will be offered as fixed-term appointment of 4 years at level of Postdoctoral Fellow (Academic Level A) or Research Fellow (Academic Level B), depending on skills and experience. Consistent with our values of integrity and respect, ANU welcomes diversity in its staff, welcoming applications from women and applicants from diverse backgrounds. Flexible working arrangement including part-time employment will be considered. The University actively encourages and welcomes applications from candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and is working hard to support their choices and inclusion in the workplace. If you are interested in talking about working at ANU as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person, please contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on T: 6125 5981 or indigenous.employment at anu.edu.au Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact Professor Schmidt for additional information before applying, T: +61 2 6125 8022, E: brian at mso.anu.edu.au. Applications should be submitted through the ANU website before 26 July 2012, Reference Number A312-12MY, http://jobs.anu.edu.au/PositionDetail.aspx?p=2801 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR JOHN O?BYRNE Associate Head (Teaching & Learning) Chair, School Teaching & Learning Committee Secretary, Astronomical Society of Australia Inc. 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All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/positions and search by the reference number (817/0512) for more information. CUDOS contact Professor Benjamin Eggleton, Director of CUDOS on ben.eggleton at sydney.edu.au AAO contact Jon Lawrence, Head of Instrument Science on jl at aao.gov.au General enquiries can be directed to Fabrice No?l fabrice.noel at sydney.edu.au CLOSING DATE: 19 August 2012 (11:30PM Sydney time) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR JOHN O?BYRNE Associate Head (Teaching & Learning) Chair, School Teaching & Learning Committee Secretary, Astronomical Society of Australia Inc. 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