From matthew.colless at anu.edu.au Mon Dec 9 19:56:37 2013 From: matthew.colless at anu.edu.au (Matthew Colless) Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2013 08:56:37 +0000 Subject: [ASA] GMT Project Director Pat McCarthy on CBS evening news Message-ID: <5A954B3B-F6E3-4AB8-96CF-FA18DEC0164C@anu.edu.au> Dear ASA members, You might be interested in this short video clip about the Giant Magellan Telescope and GMT Project Director Pat McCarthy that appeared on CBS evening news recently. http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/worlds-largest-telescope-one-step-closer-to-completion/ Cheers, Matthew. Professor Matthew Colless > Director, Research School of Astronomy & Astrophysics The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia Work: +61-2-6125-0266 Mobile:+61-431-898-345 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ausgo at aao.gov.au Tue Dec 10 14:42:17 2013 From: ausgo at aao.gov.au (Australian Gemini Office) Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2013 14:42:17 +1100 Subject: [ASA] Gemini Large and Long Program Announcement of Opportunity Message-ID: <52A68D99.10603@aao.gov.au> The Gemini Observatory has issued the attached Announcement of Opportunity for Large and long programs (hereafter "large programs" or LPs). These are Principal Investigator-defined and -driven programs that, as a guideline, either require significantly more time than a partner typically approves for a single program or extend over two to six semesters, or both. Large programs are expected to promote collaborations across the partnership's communities; to have significant scientific impact; and normally to provide a homogeneous data set, potentially for more general use. The participating partners (US, Canada, Australia, and Argentina) will make available for LPs up to 20% of their time at each Gemini telescope over each of the next 6 semesters from the start of LP execution (Australia agrees to participate in the LP process through 2015, and Australian PIs are eligible for programs that will conclude by the end of 2015). Further details, including an FAQ are in the attached announcement (or see http://www.gemini.edu/node/12096). Letters of Intent to propose a LP must be received by email to largeprograms at gemini.edu by *February 3, 2014*, while the LP proposals are due by *March 31, 2014*. AusGO would like to encourage all members of the Australian community to participate in this LP call, both as Principal or Co-Investigators, and stands ready to provide strategic and technical advice as required. Please direct any enquiries to ausgo at aao.gov.au. 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"We look forward to Professor Glazebrook continuing to build the international standing of the Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing and ensuring that it plays a leading role in Australian astronomy, particularly with the opportunities offered by the Square Kilometre Array." Professor Glazebrook will start his new role on 1 January 2014. The associated press release can be found here: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/chancellery/mediacentre/media-centre/news/2013/12/karl-glazebrook-to-lead-swinburne-cas -- Virginia Kilborn Acting Director, Centre for Astrophysics & Supercomputing Swinburne University of Technology Ph (w) +61 (0)3 9214 4380 http://www.astronomy.swin.edu.au/~vkilborn/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From michael.brown at monash.edu Thu Dec 12 14:11:14 2013 From: michael.brown at monash.edu (Michael Brown) Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2013 14:11:14 +1100 Subject: [ASA] Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Physics or Astronomy at Monash University Message-ID: <9695CF24-0187-42BA-A9E2-F8BFBFAC5D64@monash.edu> Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer (Physics or Astronomy) at Monash University The School of Physics seeks to appoint an outstanding Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Level B/C) who will make innovative contributions to the teaching program. A major focus of the position is to provide leadership in the development and implementation of "Studio Physics" through the Physics and Astronomy Collaborative-learning Environment. You will also be expected to conduct independent research and develop scholarly and professional activities in physics or astronomy. Modern laboratory facilities are a high priority in the school's strategic plan. The school's research laboratories were recently moved to a $175M building - the New Horizons Centre. Premium laboratory space, with excellent vibrational and temperature control, will be provided to an appointee in experimental physics in this new building. Currently the school supports an array of major instrumentation, which includes condensed matter physics laboratories for investigating 2D materials, laser trapping and cooling (BEC) laboratories, atom optics laboratories; advanced X-ray facilities (e.g., SAXS/WAXS, rotating anode X-ray system). The school has access to advanced electron microscopy and microanalysis facilities (via the Monash Centre for Electron Microscopy) and is also a large user of overseas synchrotron radiation facilities (e.g., SPring-8, Photon Factory, ESRF and the APS); researchers in the school are actively involved with beamline development at the Australian Synchrotron, which is adjacent to Monash University. The school has access to neutron scattering facilities on the new Research Reactor (OPAL) at ANSTO in Sydney, as well as a wide range of facilities for growing and characterising advanced materials. The school also has access to state-of-the-art mechanical and electronics workshops via the Instrumentation and Technology Development Facility, which is adjacent to its research laboratories. To be considered for this appointment, you will hold a PhD in Physics or Astronomy and have a record of publications and citations in high impact physics or astrophysics journals. You will be expected to attract national competitive grants, establish an independent research program and supervise research students. The successful candidates will be appointed at the appropriate level based on their skills and experience. For more information about the School of Physics visit http://monash.edu/science/about/schools/physics/ This role is a full-time position; however, flexible working arrangements may be negotiated. Enquiries Mrs Jean Pettigrew, Staff and Student Services Officer, +61 3 9905 3651 Closing Date Monday 10 February 2014, 11:55pm Aus. Eastern Daylight Time Job No. 517825 Faculty / Portfolio: Faculty of Science School of Physics Location: Clayton campus Employment Type: Full-time Duration: Continuing appointment Remuneration: $98,108 - $116,506 pa Level B / $120,181 - $138,578 pa Level C (includes 17% employer superannuation) http://jobs.monash.edu.au/jobDetails.asp?sJobIDs=517825