From kglazebrook at swin.edu.au Mon Dec 10 11:30:36 2012 From: kglazebrook at swin.edu.au (Karl Glazebrook) Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:30:36 +0000 Subject: [ASA] PostDoctoral position in galaxy evolution at Swinburne Message-ID: <038B7CB2A5C22249979C060E26BE90AA17869C45@gsp-ex03.ds.swin.edu.au> Dear ASA colleagues, Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in galaxy evolution studies at Swinburne. This is a three year ARC funded appointment, details are available at: https://jobregister.aas.org/job_view?JobID=43880 The project will use observations from Keck, Gemini, JVLA, ALMA, and HST to study local analogues of high-redshift galaxies with much of this data already in hand (including a successful award of HST time). The appointee will also have the opportunity to pursue a vigorous independent research program and to collaborate on other projects at Swinburne. I'd appreciate it if this ad could be forwarded on to anyone who might be interested. They should contact Karl Glazebrook for more information. Deadline is Feb 1st. ---------------- Karl Glazebrook, University Distinguished Professor Centre for Astrophysics & Supercomputing, Swinburne University of Technology Contact: +61-3-9214-4384 kglazebrook at swin.edu.au astronomy.swin.edu.au/karl galacticturmoil.org @karlglazebrook From tamarad at physics.uq.edu.au Mon Dec 10 14:14:00 2012 From: tamarad at physics.uq.edu.au (Tamara Davis) Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:14:00 +1000 Subject: [ASA] PostDoctoral position in Cosmology at U.Queensland Message-ID: <92FA964B-A394-4EFC-9D8D-EC533D62DF53@physics.uq.edu.au> Dear ASA members, Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research position in Cosmology at the University of Queensland. This is only a one-year position at this stage, but is quite open ended and could give an early-career researcher a chance to develop or consolidate their own ideas. Flexible hours are available and researchers who prefer part-time are welcome to apply (this would extend the length of the contract). More details at: http://jobregister.aas.org/job_view?JobID=43921 Deadline is imminent, at December 31st, but applications will be considered until the position is filled. Regards, Tamara :: Dr Tamara Davis :: University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia :: +61 432 526 989 :: tamarad at physics.uq.edu.au :: http://www.physics.uq.edu.au/dowload/tamarad -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rajni.prasad at aao.gov.au Mon Dec 10 14:43:53 2012 From: rajni.prasad at aao.gov.au (Rajni Prasad) Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2012 14:43:53 +1100 Subject: [ASA] AAO Acting Director Message-ID: <50C55A79.9030105@aao.gov.au> Hi all, This email is to inform you that Matthew Colless is on leave until he finishes at AAO on 7th January, 2013. Our Acting Director until firther notice is Andrew Hopkins. Please join me in welcoming Andrew Hopkins in his new role and make this transition period a smooth and efficient one. Thanks. -- Rajni Prasad Personnel Officer Australian Astronomical Observatory Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education 105 Delhi Rd, NORTH RYDE NSW 2113 PO Box 915, NORTH RYDE NSW 1670 Ph: 61-2-9372 4863 Fax: 61-2-9372 4880 Email: rajni.prasad at aao.gov.au From amanda.bauer at aao.gov.au Tue Dec 11 16:34:04 2012 From: amanda.bauer at aao.gov.au (amanda.bauer at aao.gov.au) Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:34:04 +1100 (EST) Subject: [ASA] 2nd Announcement - Feeding, Feedback, and Fireworks: Celebrating Our Cosmic Landscape Message-ID: <55053.58.106.93.146.1355204044.squirrel@aaomail.aao.gov.au> .:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:. Feeding, Feedback, and Fireworks: Celebrating Our Cosmic Landscape 24-28th June 2013 Hamilton Island, Australia .:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:. http://www.aao.gov.au/conferences/fireworks/registration.html ****** REGISTRATION OPEN! ****** The sixth meeting of 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 general information on the conference, please email: fireworks13 at aao.gov.au IMPORTANT DATES: December 10, 2012: Registration and Call for Abstract opens March 30, 2013: Registration deadline April 19, 2013: 3rd Announcement and Program Release May 2013: Registration closes. Deadline for payment or registration fee. June, 2013: Final announcement June 24-28th, 2013: Conference Dates INVITED SPEAKERS: Alyson Brooks Daniella Calzetti Matthew Colless Andy Fabian Lisa Fogarty Phil Hopkins Lisa Kewley Janice Lee Crystal Martin Ian McCarthy Daisuke Nagai Danail Obreschkow Aaron Robotham Amelie Saintonge Rachel Somerville Stas Shabala Jessica Werk http://www.aao.gov.au/conferences/fireworks/ Kind Regards, Amanda Bauer (SOC chair) -- Dr Amanda E. Bauer, Super Science Fellow Australian Astronomical Observatory P.O. Box 915, North Ryde NSW 1670, Australia phone: +61 2 9372 4852 website From otoole at aao.gov.au Wed Dec 12 13:52:14 2012 From: otoole at aao.gov.au (Simon O'Toole) Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:52:14 +1100 Subject: [ASA] The AAO is now on Facebook! Message-ID: Hello everyone, For those of you on Facebook, the AAO has just launched it's official Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/AustralianAstronomicalObservatory Like us to receive news about the AAO, astronomical goings-on, upcoming conferences, workshops and other events of interest to ASA members. Please pass this message on to anyone you think might be interested! Thanks, Simon O'Toole -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From john.obyrne at sydney.edu.au Thu Dec 13 12:38:29 2012 From: john.obyrne at sydney.edu.au (John O'Byrne) Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2012 12:38:29 +1100 Subject: [ASA] Postdoctoral Research Associate for Studies of the Carina Nebula - Univ.Sydney Message-ID: <129A241E-4AA4-4348-970D-16DD98506637@sydney.edu.au> Dear Colleagues, Please pass this on to any Early Career Researchers who may be interested, or contact me if you would like further information about this opportunity. Kind regards, Anne POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE FOR STUDIES OF THE CARINA NEBULA SYDNEY INSTITUTE FOR ASTRONOMY SCHOOL OF PHYSICS, UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY REFERENCE NO. 1928/1112 Link - Postdoctoral Research Associate for Studies of the Carina Nebula Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to study the giant star-forming region, the Carina Nebula, with particular emphasis on providing new high resolution images at radio wavelengths of the gas distribution and kinematics and the magnetic field structure. You will be based at the University of Sydney as a member of the Sydney Institute for Astronomy (http://www.physics.usyd.edu.au/sifa) and will also be working with other astronomers at CSIRO Astronomy and Space Sciences and the University of NSW that have expertise in massive star formation, polarisation techniques and the structure of the interstellar medium. International collaborators are also part of the project team and there are also opportunities for collaboration via the national and international partnerships within the ARC Centre of Excellence for All-sky Astrophysics (CAASTRO). The position is supported by an ARC Discovery grant and the team has already acquired a large database of relevant observations. The goal of the project is to generate a physical model of the Carina Nebula, particularly of the ionised gas, the turbulent magnetic fields and any fossil supernova remnants that might have triggered a new generation of stars. Recent campaigns at optical, X-ray and infrared wavelengths have produced spectacular images and new discoveries. Comparable images from the radio band have been missing until now. You will have the opportunity to contribute to this missing link in the multi-wavelength story. You will have: ? a PhD in Astrophysics or closely-related discipline ? published research in refereed journals ? expertise in radio astronomy observational techniques ? experience in the analysis and interpretation of radio interferometric data. This is an opportunity to lead the initial imaging project and pursue related studies on massive star formation and feedback mechanisms that shape the interstellar medium and galaxy formation. The position is full-time for two years, subject to completion of a satisfactory probationary period for new appointees. This position may also be available part-time for Australian citizens or permanent residents, to support a policy of a flexible working environment. Further offer of up to one year may be available, subject to funding, need and performance. Some assistance with visa sponsorship (full-time position only) and towards relocation expenses will be available for the successful applicant if required. Remuneration package: up to $96K p.a. (consisting of a base salary up to level A step7, leave loading and up to 17% employer?s contribution to superannuation). Level of appointment will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. To be considered applicants must respond to the online selection criteria. The full set of selection criteria can be downloaded from the link at the bottom of this advertisement. Resumes need to include list of publications and contact details of three referees. Initial enquiries may be directed to Fabrice No?l on +61 2 8627 1218 or fabrice.noel at sydney.edu.au For specific enquiries please contact Professor Anne Green on anne.green at sydney.edu.au CLOSING DATE: 31 January December 2013 (11:30PM Sydney time) The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged as they are under-represented in this field. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. ANNE GREEN | Professor of Astrophysics Sydney Institute for Astronomy | School of Physics | Faculty of Science THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY Room 210, 44 Rosehill Street, Redfern, NSW 2016, Australia T +61 2 9351 2727 F +61 2 9351 7726 E anne.green at sydney.edu.au W http://sydney.edu.au/science/physics -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From stello at physics.usyd.edu.au Thu Dec 13 12:02:46 2012 From: stello at physics.usyd.edu.au (Dennis Stello) Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2012 12:02:46 +1100 (EST) Subject: [ASA] Conference 'A New Era of Stellar Astrophysics with Kepler' Message-ID: Dear ASA members, KASC6: A New Era of Stellar Astrophysics with Kepler 23-28 June 2012 Citygate Sydney, Sydney We are please to announce that the next big Kepler conference will be in Sydney, 23-28 June 2013. The conference will be open to anyone (no membership of particular science teams required), and we particularly welcome participants from the Australian astronomical community. The main themes of the conference will be Stellar structure and evolution, Stellar activity and rotation, Binary stars, and connections to Extrasolar planets, but we welcome any abstracts submission that are related to Kepler data. We seek abstract submissions on both theoretical and observational aspects. This event offers a great opportunity to establish new links within research fields that have experienced dramatic progress in recent years due to space missions like Kepler, particularly stellar astrophysics and planet science. Conference website: kasc6.com Kind regards Dennis Stello (chair LOC) Tim Bedding Othman Benomar Charles Kuehn Simon O'Toole Tim White ------------------------------- DENNIS STELLO | Senior Lecturer School of Physics A28 | Faculty of Science THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY Rm225, K90 | The University of Sydney | NSW | 2006 T +61 2 9036 5108 | F +61 2 9351 7726 E stello at physics.usyd.edu.au | W http://www.physics.usyd.edu.au/~stello/ From hmw at aao.gov.au Fri Dec 14 15:33:22 2012 From: hmw at aao.gov.au (Helen Woods) Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:33:22 +1100 Subject: [ASA] ***Vacancies on the Australian Time Allocation Committee (ATAC)*** Message-ID: <50CAAC12.5030100@aao.gov.au> ***Vacancies on the Australian Time Allocation Committee (ATAC)*** Suitably experienced members of the Australian astronomical community are invited to nominate for vacant positions on the Australian Time Assignment Committee (ATAC). ATAC is the committee that allocates time on the AAT. It also allocates Australian telescope time to Magellan and Gemini telescopes. It meets in Epping twice a year, the next meeting being in May 2013. The term of an ATAC member is generally for 3 years, but may need to be staggered to ensure smooth turnover in membership. If you wish to be considered for membership of ATAC, please send your name and a brief summary (less than 50 words) of your specialisations to the Secretary of ATAC, Ms Helen Woods (hmw at aao.gov.au) by COB Friday 11 January 2013. Helen Woods ATAC Secretary -- Helen Woods PA to Director Australian Astronomical Observatory PO Box 915 North Ryde, NSW, 1670 Tel: +61 2 9372-4812 Fax: + 61 2 9372-4880 From john.obyrne at sydney.edu.au Sun Dec 16 21:10:08 2012 From: john.obyrne at sydney.edu.au (John O'Byrne) Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2012 21:10:08 +1100 Subject: [ASA] SSimPL Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Cosmology at the Sydney Institute for Astronomy Message-ID: SSIMPL POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE IN COMPUTATIONAL COSMOLOGY SYDNEY INSTITUTE FOR ASTRONOMY SCHOOL OF PHYSICS REFERENCE NO. 2043/1212 The Sydney Institute for Astronomy is a large active group with wide-ranging expertise in many aspects of astronomy. Our researchers are engaged in answering fundamental questions about the nature of the Universe and undertaking the training and encouragement of students and early career researchers. The institute is also the headquarters of the Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence for All-sky Astrophysics (CAASTRO), adding to the diversity and expertise of the undertaken research. The Survey Simulation PipeLine (SSimPL) program is seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher with expertise in cosmological simulations and galaxy formation modelling. The aim of the SSimPL program is to provide the theoretical framework to support galaxy survey science on next generation telescopes, and the focus of this position will be upon the development of observational probes of non-standard cosmologies, including warm dark matter and evolving/decaying dark energy. Based at the Sydney Institute for Astronomy, and the University of Sydney, you will be working with Professor Geraint F. Lewis. You will play a key role in the development of a library of cosmological N-body simulations, the use of theoretical galaxy formation models to generate synthetic galaxy surveys, and the development of optimal survey strategies to exploit fully next generation telescopes. SSimPL is a national project linking ICRAR at the University of Western Australia, and the University of Melbourne; you will play an active role in this collaboration, with opportunities to visit the partner institutions. Expertise working in HPC is required, and there will be access to a substantial quantity of national supercomputing time to achieve the goals of the program. You will have: PhD or equivalent in Physics, Computational Science or a related discipline experience in high performance computational simulations of cosmological structure formation proven skills in working in high performance computational environments an ability and willingness to work collaboratively in a team environment demonstrated capacity to conduct independent research under limited supervision good written and verbal communication skills. The followings will be highly valued: having an ability to take advantage of GPU-supercomputers; a familiarity with semi-analytic techniques and the generation of mock galaxy catalogs from computational simulations; and an understanding of observational probes of cosmology, and the next generation of observational facilities. The position is full-time for three years, subject to completion of a satisfactory probationary period for new appointees. Some assistance with visa sponsorship and towards relocation expenses will be available for the successful applicant if required. Remuneration package: $92K p.a. (consisting of a base salary up to level A, leave loading and up to 17% employer?s contribution to superannuation). Level of appointment will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. To be considered applicants must respond to the online selection criteria. The full set of selection criteria can be downloaded from the link at the bottom of this advertisement. Resumes need to include list of publications and contact details of three referees from a range of sources. Initial enquiries may be directed to Fabrice No?l on +61 2 8627 1218 or fabrice.noel at sydney.edu.au For specific enquiries please contact Professor Geraint F. 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