From Robert.Hollow at csiro.au Mon Aug 1 09:46:27 2016 From: Robert.Hollow at csiro.au (Robert.Hollow at csiro.au) Date: Sun, 31 Jul 2016 23:46:27 +0000 Subject: [ASA] CSIRO Undergraduate Vacation Scholarship Program: Applications Now Open Message-ID: <0825B46B-0E42-4CC3-8867-55D5A048E895@csiro.au> Dear Colleagues Please pass this information to interested students: 2016/17 CASS Undergraduate Vacation Scholarship Program Applications Now Open https://jobs.csiro.au/job/Various-CSIRO-Undergraduate-Vacation-Scholarships-Astronomy-and-Space-Science/355440500/ CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science (CASS) is offering 12 scholarships to undergraduate students to work with us over the 2016-2017 summer. Projects are available in astrophysics, engineering, computing and education with eight based at our headquarters in Marsfield, Sydney and four at Kensington in Perth. Successful scholars will work on a project under the supervision of one or more of our staff, learn about a range of astrophysics topics and radio astronomy techniques and engineering and have the opportunity to visit one of our observatories. Participation in the Vacation Scholarship Program has influenced previous scholarship holders in their choice of further study and future career options. Many have gone on to pursue a PhD in CSIRO or to build a successful research career within CSIRO, a university or industry Scholarships pay $1462.77 per fortnight for the 10-week program. Travel assistance is available for successful applicants with a return trip to either Sydney or Perth. CASS manages Australia's leading facilities for radio astronomy and spacecraft tracking, we're internationally renowned for our radio astronomy research and engineering expertise, and we're helping to shape the Square Kilometre Array. For more information please see our website at Astronomy and space Pre-Requisites/Eligibility: To be eligible to apply you must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or an international student who has full work rights for the 10 weeks duration (does not require visa sponsorship). Vacation scholarships are open to students who: ? are currently enrolled at an Australian university; ? have completed at least three years of a full-time undergraduate course (however exceptional second year students may be considered); ? have a strong academic record (credit average or higher); and ? Intend to go on to honours and/or postgraduate study. Applications close on Sunday 21 August 2016. Applications must be made online at: https://jobs.csiro.au/job/Various-CSIRO-Undergraduate-Vacation-Scholarships-Astronomy-and-Space-Science/355440500/ Please contact me if you require further information. Regards Robert Robert Hollow Education Specialist CASS Undergraduate Vacation Scholarship Program Coordinator Astronomy and Space Science CSIRO E robert.hollow at csiro.au T +61 2 9372 4247 M 0412 890 472 PO Box 76, Epping, NSW 1710 Australia www.csiro.au | www.atnf.csiro.au PLEASE NOTE The information contained in this email may be confidential or privileged. Any unauthorised use or disclosure is prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please delete it immediately and notify the sender by return email. Thank you. To the extent permitted by law, CSIRO does not represent, warrant and/or guarantee that the integrity of this communication has been maintained or that the communication is free of errors, virus, interception or interference. Please consider the environment before printing this email. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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With around 18 research faculty, 20 postdoctoral researchers and 30 graduate students from two dozen different countries, CAS offers a vibrant, research-focused and friendly atmosphere where PhD students help conduct - and learn how to lead - cutting-edge research. CAS has a collaborative agreement with Caltech guaranteeing up to 15 nights per year on the 10-m Keck Telescopes (Hawaii). We also play a key role in scientific and engineering developments leading to the Square Kilometre Array, the next-generation radio telescope. CAS hosts some of Australia's most powerful supercomputers. Our research strengths cover many areas of astronomy, from cosmology and the large-scale structure of the Universe, to quasars, Fast Radio Bursts and the most distant known galaxies, to clusters and groups of galaxies, down to our own Milky Way, its structure and fascinating contents: pulsars, neutron stars, globular clusters, stars and planets. We also research 3-D visualisation techniques and applications of advanced scientific computing. PhD scholarships are available for both Australian and international students, with tax-free stipends starting at AUD$26,288 p.a. with tuition fees waived. In addition to their scholarship stipend, students are allocated a high-end computer and may access research funds for telescope observing trips, conferences etc. Swinburne's Hawthorn campus is situated in a lively, urban setting just minutes by public transport from Melbourne's city centre. Other benefits include thesis publication allowance, standard 4-week p.a. annual holiday leave plus sick leave (including carer leave), paid maternity (12 weeks) and partner leave entitlements. CAS is committed to promoting a positive workplace culture which embraces diversity, and providing a supportive and equitable environment for all staff and students. For details about postgraduate study at CAS, including available supervisors, PhD topics and how to apply, see http://astronomy.swin.edu.au/study/postgradstudy.html Potential students are also invited to contact Dr Chris Blake (cblake at swin.edu.au), Graduate Admissions Coordinator, with any enquiries. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From john.dickey at utas.edu.au Mon Aug 1 10:38:29 2016 From: john.dickey at utas.edu.au (John Dickey) Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2016 00:38:29 +0000 Subject: [ASA] Applications open for a professor position in Astronomy at the University of Tasmania: The Warren Chair Message-ID: <9487FCDE-E5F4-491B-ABC3-9A067A44378A@utas.edu.au> Please circulate the job announcement below. cheers, John Dickey Head of School, Physical Sciences ________________________ Position Title: the Warren Chair of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Tasmania University of Tasmania Submission Address for Resumes/CVs : Attention: Jacqui Sowry, Human Resources Manager - SET Organization: University of Tasmania Address: Private Bag 46, Hobart TAS 7001 Tel: +61 3 62261963 Jacqui.Sowry at utas.edu.au Email address for inquiries : andrew.cole at utas.edu.au Applications are invited for a full professor position (Academic Level E) in the astronomy group at the University of Tasmania. The Warren Chair of Astrophysics has been established within the School of Physical Sciences to foster world-class research in astronomy and astrophysics at the University of Tasmania. We are seeking an exceptional candidate with excellent scientific leadership, an outstanding track record of publications and obtaining research funding, and a commitment to creativity and innovation in research. The Warren Chair holder will also contribute to teaching in the school's physics program and to outreach programs communicating his or her research achievements to the public. The appointee will incorporate the University's astrophysics infrastructure into his or her research program and further the commitment of the School to strengthen research productivity. The term of the Warren Chair is 10 years, subject to successful mid-term review after five years. UTAS astronomers are internationally recognised for their research in several subfields of astrophysics. The discipline of physics is home to a vibrant research group including 5 permanent academic staff members, 12 postdoctoral and technical staff, 11 PhD students, and a wide range of collaborations with staff in closely related disciplines. The School operates a 1.3m optical telescope 65km north of Hobart, and 6 radio telescopes in five Australian states. Preference will be given to applicants that can lead a group making productive use of UTAS astronomical infrastructure. Included Benefits: Appointment to this role at Academic Level E will have a total remuneration package of AUD 197212 comprising base salary of AUD 168557 plus 17% superannuation. See job reference number 16187 at http://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/current-vacancies University of Tasmania Electronic Communications Policy (December, 2014). This email is confidential, and is for the intended recipient only. Access, disclosure, copying, distribution, or reliance on any of it by anyone outside the intended recipient organisation is prohibited and may be a criminal offence. Please delete if obtained in error and email confirmation to the sender. The views expressed in this email are not necessarily the views of the University of Tasmania, unless clearly intended otherwise. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From asheinis at aao.gov.au Mon Aug 1 10:45:43 2016 From: asheinis at aao.gov.au (Andrew Sheinis) Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2016 10:45:43 +1000 Subject: [ASA] GMT Data archive document for review In-Reply-To: References: <75a6f681-0822-ea26-4c49-78185e9a24ab@austin.utexas.edu> Message-ID: <0AFBC7BC-9FD3-4EC0-8841-349558D9D2D8@aao.gov.au> Hi All, There appears to be a problem with the DropBox on this one, thus I attach a PDF to this email. Please send me comments within 7 days. cheers -Andrew On 30/07/2016, at 7:12 AM, Andrew Sheinis wrote: > Hi All, > > The GMT Data Archive document is available for review/comment. The GMTO science archive will be a data center from which archive users will be able to access raw data (as delivered directly from the instrument), as well as processed data. The archive will serve as a data delivery mechanism for new scientific data as it is produced by the instruments and undergoes preliminary processing. All GMT data need to be captured and archived independent of PI or other program?s disposition of (their) data. Queue observing requires proper distribution of data to various PIs; an automated method of doing this through the archive is a cost- effective solution. Time-sensitive observations such as transients might best be handled through the archive. The archive will also provide long-term curation of data. Having an observatory-supplied and supported means for keeping this valuable resource available for current and future scientists is important.Finally, providing a structured method of querying science data can be important for instrument and telescope troubleshooting. > > https://www.dropbox.com/home/GMT%20SAC/Public%20SAC%20Working%20Group%20Docs?preview=GMT-Science_Archive.pdf > > Please send questions and comments to me, and I will inform the GMT SAC. > > cheers > > -Andy Sheinis, GMT SAC Rep for AAL > > > > > > ************************************************* > Assoc. Prof. Andrew Sheinis, > Head of Instrumentation, > Australian Astronomical Observatory > PO Box 915 > North Ryde NSW 1670 > ph: +61 2 9372 4821 fax: +61 2 9372 4880 > ************************************************* > > > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: Anita Cochran >> Subject: Data archive document >> Date: 30 July 2016 6:11:42 AM AEST >> To: "gmtsac at gmto.org" , Rebecca Bernstein , Alan Dressler >> Cc: >> >> The data archive document is now on the shared web site. The link (I think - I am not good dropbox) is >> >> https://www.dropbox.com/home/GMT%20SAC/Public%20SAC%20Working%20Group%20Docs?preview=GMT-Science_Archive.pdf >> >> I add (in red) three questions on the cover page of the document. 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URL: From itso at aao.gov.au Mon Aug 1 15:35:43 2016 From: itso at aao.gov.au (International Telescopes Support Office) Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2016 15:35:43 +1000 Subject: [ASA] Australian Gemini Undergraduate Summer Studentships 2016/17 Message-ID: Australian Gemini Undergraduate Summer Studentships --------------------------------------------------- The International Telescopes Support Office at the AAO is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2016/17 Australian Gemini Undergraduate Summer Studentships (AGUSS) program. AGUSS provides an exciting research opportunity for students who have completed at least two years of an undergraduate degree in Physics, Maths, Astronomy or Engineering. Students will spend 10 weeks in the period Dec 2016 - Feb 2017 based in La Serena, Chile carrying out a research project under the supervision of Gemini Observatory staff, and visit both the Gemini South 8m telescope and the Magellan 6.5m telescopes. We would be grateful if ASA members could bring this opportunity to the attention of any suitably experienced undergraduates they may be teaching or supervising, and encourage them to apply. Students currently studying for a Masters degree in one of the fields listed above may be considered if their undergraduate degree was in a different field. AGUSS applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents enrolled at an Australian university. The International Telescopes Support Office will pay the return airfare from the student's home city in Australia to the town of La Serena, Chile, and provide a stipend of approximately A$700 per week. Full details on how to apply, together with a FAQ and the experiences of past AGUSS recipients, are available at: http://www.aao.gov.au/science/research/students/gemini The closing date for applications is Wednesday 31 August 2016. Please contact Stuart Ryder (sdr at aao.gov.au) with any queries about the AGUSS program. From andrew.hopkins at aao.gov.au Mon Aug 1 16:28:02 2016 From: andrew.hopkins at aao.gov.au (Andrew Hopkins) Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2016 16:28:02 +1000 Subject: [ASA] AAO Student Fellowships Message-ID: <579EEBF2.6050209@aao.gov.au> AAO Student Fellowship Program ------------------------------ The Australian Astronomical Observatory provides opportunities for undergraduate students to participate in research projects. Students will spend 10-12 weeks in the period Dec 2016 - Feb 2017 working at the Australian Astronomical Observatory in Sydney on research projects under the supervision of AAO staff astronomers and engineers. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a field trip to visit the telescopes at Siding Spring Observatory. Please encourage your undergraduate students to apply. The deadline for applications is: *** 31 August 2016 *** Details are available here: http://www.aao.gov.au/science/research/students/fellowships The stipend is A$700 per week. How to Apply Applications are required to be sent by e-mail. Please send your application as a single Word or PDF document attachment to the AAO Student Fellowship Coordinator, Prof. Andrew Hopkins (andrew.hopkins at aao.gov.au). The application should include the following: - Full name and contact address (it is essential to include an e-mail address). - Full details of university studies, including a transcript of academic record (if your university supplies only hardcopy transcripts, please scan it and send us the JPEG or PDF file). - Names and e-mail addresses of TWO academic referees who have been asked to e-mail letters to Prof. Hopkins by the application deadline, outlining the applicant's suitability for this scholarship program. The AAO does not chase up late referees, and missing references can hinder your chances of selection. - A one page statement giving the applicant's reasons for applying and their interests in Astronomy/Astrophysics/Instrumentation. If you have prior research experience, computing skills, or other skills associated with astronomy or research, please emphasise these. - A short resume (2-3 pages) is optional, but highly recommended, as well. Please contact Andrew Hopkins with any queries about the program or the application process. Andrew Hopkins -- Prof. Andrew Hopkins, Head of Research and Outreach Australian Astronomical Observatory P.O. Box 915, North Ryde NSW 1670, Australia ph: +61 2 9372 4849 fax: +61 2 9372 4880 From brent.groves at anu.edu.au Tue Aug 2 11:58:28 2016 From: brent.groves at anu.edu.au (Brent Groves) Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2016 01:58:28 +0000 Subject: [ASA] ANU RSAA Summer Research Scholarships 2016 Message-ID: Dear colleagues, *** ANU - RSAA Summer Research Scholarships 2016/17 *** Applications are now open for the 2016/17 Summer Research Scholarships at the Australian National University's Research School of Astronomy & Astrophysics. I would be grateful if you could draw this scheme to the attention of your undergraduate students, and encourage them to apply. The closing date for applications is 31st August 2016. 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 approximately 8 weeks from Monday 21 November 2016 through to Friday 20 January 2017. 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 topics in astrophysics, and scholars are usually also 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://www.anu.edu.au/study/study-options/summer-research-program To apply, follow the instructions at: http://www.anu.edu.au/study/apply/summer-research-program-applications Enquiries are welcome and may be directed to: * Dr Brent Groves (brent.groves at anu.edu.au) - RSAA summer scholar coordinator * Ms Joanna Abbs (rsaa.sa at anu.edu.au) - ANU/RSAA student administration coordinator Kind regards Brent -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kate.gunn at sydney.edu.au Tue Aug 2 13:17:51 2016 From: kate.gunn at sydney.edu.au (Kate Gunn) Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2016 03:17:51 +0000 Subject: [ASA] 2nd SkyMapper Workshop Announcement 25-26 August 2016, Canberra Message-ID: <21BF42965AE9384093D6B6112ACD9CDDBAD4C92F@ex-mbx-pro-06> Dear Colleagues Following the SkyMapper Early Data Release (EDR) registrations are now open for SkyMapper Workshop being held in Canberra, Australia. The new dates for the workshop are 25-26 August 2016. You can register here: SkyMapper Workshop Registration. This event is supported by CAASTRO. The EDR presents images and catalogs from the shallow Short Survey of the Southern Sky. All the published data is accessible via TopCat or our archive access website at skymapper.anu.edu.au, and participants are encouraged to explore the site before coming to the workshop. At the workshop you can meet the team while you browse the archive, ask questions, point out barriers for science, explore collaboration and discuss possibilities for enhancing the functionality of the SkyMapper archive and interface. About a quarter of the time will be spent on introductions into the data properties and tutorials for data access. The remainder of the time is dedicated to hands-on work, 1-to-1 discussions between individuals or collaborations and the SkyMapper team. The open schedule of the workshop is an opportunity for individuals or groups to set most of the workshop agenda on day 1 and choose topics for exploration. We will form working groups on the topics that are seen by the participants as most relevant. Every group can be supported by a SkyMapper team member and report back to the workshop. Workshop Details: * Dates: 25-26 August 2016 * Location: CSO Common Room, RSAA Mount Stromlo, Canberra, ACT * Registration: for the meeting is free, supported by the sponsors, and includes lunch and tea breaks. The registration deadline is Friday 12 August 2016. * Workshop Dinner: Workshop Dinner: A workshop dinner will be held on Thursday 25th August at Cream, Corner of Bunda and Genge Streets. The meal will cost $50 per head and will include a welcome drink. Please register for dinner when registering for the conference. Payment must be received by 27 July to confirm your booking. A bus transfer can be arranged for those delegates requiring transport. Travel and Accommodation Participants will arrange their own travel and accommodation; however, we list here some relatively convenient options in the general vicinity of the workshop venue. Please indicate in your registration form if you require a bus transfer to Mt Stromlo while staying in Canberra. Locations and times will be advised closer to the workshop commencing. * University House ANU * Crowne Plaza: 1 Binara St Canberra, Ph: 1800 669 562 * QT Canberra: 1 London Circuit, Canberra ACT 2601 Ph: (02) 6247 6244 Organising Committee: * Julie Banfield * Elisabete da Cunha * Baerbel Koribalski * Susanne Meinen * Gerhard Meurer * Anais Moeller * Chris Onken * Brad Tucker * Marc White * Kylie Williams * Christian Wolf We look forward to welcoming you to the workshop. If you have any questions please contact: skymapper at anu.edu.au KATE GUNN | Chief Operating Officer CAASTRO | School of Physics | Faculty of Science | ARC Centre of Excellence for All-sky Astrophysics Rm 356 Building A28 | School of Physics The University of Sydney | NSW | 2006 T +61 2 9351 2893 | M +61 411 466 080 Email kate.gunn at sydney.edu.au W http:// www.caastro.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kate.gunn at sydney.edu.au Tue Aug 2 16:48:52 2016 From: kate.gunn at sydney.edu.au (Kate Gunn) Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2016 06:48:52 +0000 Subject: [ASA] Chinese Academy of Sciences President's International Fellowship Initiative Message-ID: <21BF42965AE9384093D6B6112ACD9CDDBAD4D013@ex-mbx-pro-06> The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has a President's International Fellowship Initiative for Distinguished Scientists, Visiting Scientists, Postdocs and PhD students. ACAMAR would be delighted to assist any Australian applicants in finding a host Chinese institution/collaborator. Please email coo at caastro.org if you need assistance. Applications submitted by individuals will NOT be accepted. The deadline is 1 September 2016, although this is extended for students for whom the deadline is 31 March 2017. For information, one Chinese Yuan is currently valued at 20c AUD. CAS President's International Fellowship Initiative (PIFI) for 2016 Description The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) offers a package of international fellowships, collectively called the ?CAS President?s International Fellowship Initiative (PIFI)?, to support highly-qualified international scientists and postgraduate students to work and study at CAS institutions and strengthen their scientific collaboration with CAS researchers. The PIFI program is available for four categories of international researchers and students: distinguished scientists, visiting scientists, postdoctoral researchers and international PhD students. Fellowships ? Category A: PIFI for Distinguished Scientists The CAS President?s International Fellowship for Distinguished Scientists supports leading international scientists to conduct a lecture tour at CAS for 1-2 weeks. Each professor is invited to visit at least two CAS-affiliated institutions (research institutes or universities) to lecture and interact with CAS researchers and postgraduate students. He or she is also expected to host CAS postdoctoral researchers at CAS expenses at his or her lab for a research stay of 1-3 months. This fellowship provides each awardee with a stipend of ?50,000 per week, to cover all expenses for this lecture tour, including a round-trip international airfare, accommodation, meals, transportation and honorarium. Eligibility Criteria Candidates should be well established and internationally recognized scientists in their respective research fields, having obtained outstanding scientific accomplishment and prestigious international honors, awards or prizes. ? Category B: PIFI for Visiting Scientists The CAS President?s International Fellowship for Visiting Scientists supports high-caliber international scientists to carry out cooperative projects at CAS-affiliated institutions for 1-12 months. The fellowship aims to create or strengthen partnerships between CAS host institutions and the recipients? home institutions. The fellowship provides a monthly stipend to cover living expenses, health insurance in China, and economy-class round-trip international travel. Awardees of full professor or equivalent title, associate professor or equivalent title, and assistant professor or equivalent title will receive stipends of ?40,000, ?30,000 and ?20,000 per month respectively. Eligibility Criteria ?Candidates should have: ??1. Academic title of at least assistant professor or equivalent; ??2. A record of outstanding scientific accomplishment; ??3. Five years? work experience in a well-known university, research institution or multinational corporation; ??4. A collaborative research proposal prepared in cooperation with the CAS host institution. * Successful UK applicants for category B is supported by CAS-Royal Society exchange programs under the ?UK-China Research and Innovation Partnership Fund?. ? Category C: PIFI for Postdoctoral Researchers The CAS President?s International Fellowship for Postdoctoral Researchers supports promising young international scientists to conduct research at CAS-affiliated institutions for 1-2 years. CAS offers an annual salary to postdoctoral researchers to cover living expenses and health insurance in China. Each selected awardee will receive a pre-tax stipend of ?200,000 per year. In addition, the fellowship provides an economy-class round-trip international travel. Eligibility Criteria ?Candidates should: ??1. Be citizens of a country which has diplomatic relations with China ??2. Hold a PhD in natural or technological sciences; ??3. Be under the age of 40; ??4. Have a recommendation from a CAS host researcher; ??5. Be able to communicate well with the CAS host researcher; ??6. Present a collaborative research proposal prepared in cooperation with the CAS host institution. * Successful UK applicants for category C is supported by CAS-Royal Society exchange programs under the ?UK-China Research and Innovation Partnership Fund?. ? Category D: PIFI for International PhD Students The CAS-TWAS President?s Fellowship for International PhD Students supports 200 international graduates each year, to pursue their PhD degrees at the University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) or CAS institutes around China. International students will take regular training courses at UCAS/USTC for about a year and carry out research and dissertation at CAS institutes. In addition to tuition waivers, this program will provide travel support and visa application fees for selected awardee, as well as a monthly allowance to each awardee. Eligibility Criteria ?Candidates should: ??1. Be citizens of a country which has diplomatic relations with China ; ??2. Be under the age of 35; ??3. Have no other assignments during the period of his/her fellowship; ??4. Meet the admission criteria for international students of UCAS/USTC; ??5. Hold a Master?s degree before the start of the fellowship period; ??6. Have working proficiency in either English or Chinese; APPLICATION PROCEDURE 1. Applications for categories A, B or C must be submitted through the main host institution affiliated to CAS. Applications submitted by individuals will NOT be accepted. ?Before applying: ??? Identify an appropriate CAS host researcher working as a faculty member at a CAS-affiliated host institution. (For a full list of CAS-affiliated host institutions, please refer to http://english.cas.cn/institutes/research_bodies/.) ??? Work out a short-term visitor?s program or research proposal with the CAS host researcher before completing the application form. ?Before submitting, the following documents should be prepared: ??? Application form in English (Please download the application form from http://english.bic.cas.cn/AF/Fe/201507/P020150723556104375165.xls) ??? A recent passport-sized digital photograph (in color) ??? Copy of passport data page ??? Personal CV in English (including education and work experience) ??? Copy of the highest obtained educational diploma/degree certificate, and/or professional qualification certificates ??? Research proposal(except applicants for distinguished scientists), including objective, detailed description of project, timetable and reasons for the collaboration ??? One recommendation letter from CAS host researcher, in Chinese ??? For postdoctoral researchers, two recommendation letters from two professors in relevant fields (one of whom should be the applicant?s former PhD supervisor) ?Submission: ??? Send your application form and all material to your CAS host researcher and he/she will take responsibility to submit your application via our online application system ??? If the applicant intends to cooperate with more than one CAS institution, it is the responsibility of the main host institution to submit the application. ? Notice: ?The deadline for submitting all material and applications is 1st, September of every year. ?For further inquiries, please contact: ??Bureau of International Cooperation ??Chinese Academy of Sciences ??52 Sanlihe Road, Xicheng District, Beijing 100864, China ??Tel: +86-10-6859 7521 ??Fax: +86-10-6851 1095 ??Email: casfellowship at cashq.ac.cn ??Website: http://english.bic.cas.cn/ 2.?Applications for category D must be accepted by your CAS host supervisor. Application CANNOT be submitted to both UCAS and USTC at the same time. ?Before applying: ??? Identify an eligible host supervisor affiliated with UCAS/USTC universities, schools or CAS institutes, and send him/her an explanatory e-mail together with your CV and research proposal. ??? Please visit UCAS or USTC to get the list of eligible schools/institutes and supervisors. ?Before submitting, the following documents should be prepared: ??? Admission application form for International Students ??? Supervisor?s comment page with your host supervisor?s signature and CAS-affiliated institution?s stamp ??? Two recommendation letters from two referees familiar with you and your work (Preferably TWAS members, but not a mandatory requirement) ??? Notarized photocopy of the certificate of university degrees held (both undergraduate and postgraduate; graduates having just completed their degree may provide a pre-graduation certificate) ??? Proof of knowledge of English and/or Chinese ??? Notarized photocopy of transcripts of both undergraduate and post-graduate education ??? Complete CV ??? Detailed research proposal ??? Copy of passport data page ??? Photocopies of all the title pages and abstracts of maximum 5 published academic papers; ??? Foreigner physical examination form ?Submission: ??? Visit the official website of UCAS (http://english.ucas.ac.cn/Pages/default.aspx) or USTC (http://en.ustc.edu.cn/) for the Call for Applications. Each applicant should follow the instruction to file his/her application. ??? Please DO NOT send any of your supporting documentations directly to UCAS or USTC Fellowship sub-office. ?Notice: ?Applicants currently pursuing PhD degrees at any university/institution in China CANNOT apply for the CAS-TWAS President?s fellowship. The deadline for submitting all material and applications is 31st, March of every year . ??For further inquiries, please contact: ??? Applicants for UCAS, please inquire: ???CAS-TWAS President?s Fellowship Programme UCAS Office (UCAS) ???University of Chinese Academy of Sciences ???19A Yuquanlu, Beijing, 100049, China ???Tel: +86 10 88256424/6206 ???Fax: +86 10 88256207 ???Email: president-fellowship at ucas.ac.cn ??? Applicants for USTC, please inquire: ???CAS-TWAS President?s Fellowship Programme USTC Office (USTC) ???University of Science and Technology of China ???96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230026 China ???Tel: +86 551 63607981 ???Fax: +86 551 63607982 ???Email: presidentfellow at ustc.edu.cn KATE GUNN | Chief Operating Officer CAASTRO | School of Physics | Faculty of Science | ARC Centre of Excellence for All-sky Astrophysics Rm 356 Building A28 | School of Physics The University of Sydney | NSW | 2006 T +61 2 9351 2893 | M +61 411 466 080 Email kate.gunn at sydney.edu.au W http:// www.caastro.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From matthew.colless at anu.edu.au Wed Aug 3 21:53:53 2016 From: matthew.colless at anu.edu.au (Matthew Colless) Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2016 11:53:53 +0000 Subject: [ASA] Australia-Subaru instrumentation workshop - details In-Reply-To: <86AFF5E4-6CAB-4AAB-925B-332C2201C517@anu.edu.au> References: <86AFF5E4-6CAB-4AAB-925B-332C2201C517@anu.edu.au> Message-ID: <1972A927-6E06-4C8A-96F8-934D802709D5@anu.edu.au> Second Announcement Australia-Subaru instrumentation workshop 10 August 2016, RSAA Common Room, Mount Stromlo Representatives of the Subaru Observatory are visiting Australia for the AAL Board meeting on 11 August in order to discuss the potential for Australian partnership in Subaru. As part of the discussions on that topic, the Subaru representatives would like to explore the ways in which Australia could engage with the Subaru instrumentation program. AAL is therefore organising a half-day workshop where Australian instrument scientists can meet with Prof. Nobuo Arimoto (Director, Subaru Telescope), Dr Ikuru Iwata (Associate Director, Subaru Telescope), and Dr Yosuke Minowa (Subaru Telescope AO scientist). The workshop will be held at Mount Stromlo (in the RSAA Common Room) on Wednesday, 10 August, from 10am to 4pm. Remote video access to the workshop will be available - details to follow. The goals of the workshop are: 1. to identify areas where Australia could potentially make significant in-kind contributions to Subaru instrumentation as part of a possible partnership arrangement; 2. to identify specific small developments that Australia and Subaru could potentially initiate immediately, in order to develop the possible in-kind contributions and increase mutual confidence in working together. The agenda for the workshop is as follows: * 09:30-10:00 - Morning tea while people gather * 10:00-10:15 - Welcome and motivation (Colless/McAuley) * 10:15-11:00 - The Subaru instrumentation program (Arimoto/Iwata/Minowa) * 11:00-12:30 - Brief summaries of Australian instrumentation capabilities and relevance to Subaru (up to 5min from each participant; please send titles to Director.RSAA at anu.edu.au) * 12:30-13:00 - Lunch (provided) * 13:00-14:45 - Open discussions on specific instruments and technologies of interest (see non-exhaustive list below) * 14:45-15:00 - Afternoon tea * 15:00-16:00 - Open discussion of potential initial projects for Australia-Subaru collaboration, and other ways forward Some instruments and technologies that will be covered include: * Subaru PFS (Prime Focus Spectrograph) * Subaru ULTIMATE (next-gen wide-field AO-fed NIR MOS) * Subaru GLAO and LTAO systems * Wide-field and IFU spectrographs * Fibre positioning systems * Adaptive optics systems * VAMPIRES/SCExAO and nulling interferometry * Optical and infrared detectors * Astrophotonics and advanced technologies * Software for instrument control and data analysis In order to keep the workshop focussed, numbers will be limited. If you are interested in attending this workshop, please email Director.RSAA at anu.edu.au by Friday, 5 August. Mark McAuley Warrick Couch Matthew Colless 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 lister.staveley-smith at uwa.edu.au Fri Aug 5 17:55:52 2016 From: lister.staveley-smith at uwa.edu.au (Lister Staveley-Smith) Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2016 15:55:52 +0800 Subject: [ASA] Applications are now open for ICRAR's 2016 Summer Studentship Program! References: <014C129E-65B1-439D-A7B0-6689430434A1@uwa.edu.au> Message-ID: <39FFD842-8406-4569-9554-BB2D94734102@uwa.edu.au> Applications are now open for ICRAR?s 2016 Summer Studentship Program! We?re searching for eight talented undergraduate students to join us over summer to work in astronomy (including, theory, simulations or observational), radio astronomy engineering or data intensive astronomy (ICT). Each studentship comes with a $6,000 scholarship and interstate/NZ students also receive airfares and a 50% accommodation subsidy. Four of our studentships are offered in partnership with the Pawsey Centre for computational astronomy/data intensive astronomy projects. Applications close on the 26th of August. Studentships are expected to begin on the 28th of November and will consist of ten weeks work and a two week (paid) christmas break. Dates and timing can be flexible for successful students. More details, including an indicative list of projects and the application form are at: www.icrar.org/studentships Please also see the attached poster for further information. Feel free to print it out for noticeboards in your department if appropriate. 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URL: From Robert.Hollow at csiro.au Mon Aug 1 09:46:27 2016 From: Robert.Hollow at csiro.au (Robert.Hollow at csiro.au) Date: Sun, 31 Jul 2016 23:46:27 +0000 Subject: [ASA] CSIRO Undergraduate Vacation Scholarship Program: Applications Now Open Message-ID: <0825B46B-0E42-4CC3-8867-55D5A048E895@csiro.au> Dear Colleagues Please pass this information to interested students: 2016/17 CASS Undergraduate Vacation Scholarship Program Applications Now Open https://jobs.csiro.au/job/Various-CSIRO-Undergraduate-Vacation-Scholarships-Astronomy-and-Space-Science/355440500/ CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science (CASS) is offering 12 scholarships to undergraduate students to work with us over the 2016-2017 summer. Projects are available in astrophysics, engineering, computing and education with eight based at our headquarters in Marsfield, Sydney and four at Kensington in Perth. Successful scholars will work on a project under the supervision of one or more of our staff, learn about a range of astrophysics topics and radio astronomy techniques and engineering and have the opportunity to visit one of our observatories. Participation in the Vacation Scholarship Program has influenced previous scholarship holders in their choice of further study and future career options. Many have gone on to pursue a PhD in CSIRO or to build a successful research career within CSIRO, a university or industry Scholarships pay $1462.77 per fortnight for the 10-week program. Travel assistance is available for successful applicants with a return trip to either Sydney or Perth. CASS manages Australia's leading facilities for radio astronomy and spacecraft tracking, we're internationally renowned for our radio astronomy research and engineering expertise, and we're helping to shape the Square Kilometre Array. For more information please see our website at Astronomy and space Pre-Requisites/Eligibility: To be eligible to apply you must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or an international student who has full work rights for the 10 weeks duration (does not require visa sponsorship). Vacation scholarships are open to students who: ? are currently enrolled at an Australian university; ? have completed at least three years of a full-time undergraduate course (however exceptional second year students may be considered); ? have a strong academic record (credit average or higher); and ? Intend to go on to honours and/or postgraduate study. Applications close on Sunday 21 August 2016. Applications must be made online at: https://jobs.csiro.au/job/Various-CSIRO-Undergraduate-Vacation-Scholarships-Astronomy-and-Space-Science/355440500/ Please contact me if you require further information. Regards Robert Robert Hollow Education Specialist CASS Undergraduate Vacation Scholarship Program Coordinator Astronomy and Space Science CSIRO E robert.hollow at csiro.au T +61 2 9372 4247 M 0412 890 472 PO Box 76, Epping, NSW 1710 Australia www.csiro.au | www.atnf.csiro.au PLEASE NOTE The information contained in this email may be confidential or privileged. Any unauthorised use or disclosure is prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please delete it immediately and notify the sender by return email. Thank you. To the extent permitted by law, CSIRO does not represent, warrant and/or guarantee that the integrity of this communication has been maintained or that the communication is free of errors, virus, interception or interference. Please consider the environment before printing this email. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From cblake at swin.edu.au Mon Aug 1 09:46:58 2016 From: cblake at swin.edu.au (Chris Blake) Date: Sun, 31 Jul 2016 23:46:58 +0000 Subject: [ASA] PhD scholarships at Swinburne University Message-ID: <42B1447E1D4D6A41B9254F3879B8D9A5011490BA04@gsp-ex02.ds.swin.edu.au> Dear ASA Members, We would be grateful if you could bring the following to the attention of interested students. PhD Scholarships at Swinburne University: Expressions of Interest due 15 September http://astronomy.swin.edu.au/study/postgradstudy.html The Centre for Astrophysics & Supercomputing (CAS) at Swinburne University of Technology (Melbourne, Australia) invites applications for its PhD program and scholarships from Australian and international students. Expressions of Interest for PhD scholarships beginning in 2017 are due by September 15, 2016. With around 18 research faculty, 20 postdoctoral researchers and 30 graduate students from two dozen different countries, CAS offers a vibrant, research-focused and friendly atmosphere where PhD students help conduct - and learn how to lead - cutting-edge research. CAS has a collaborative agreement with Caltech guaranteeing up to 15 nights per year on the 10-m Keck Telescopes (Hawaii). We also play a key role in scientific and engineering developments leading to the Square Kilometre Array, the next-generation radio telescope. CAS hosts some of Australia's most powerful supercomputers. Our research strengths cover many areas of astronomy, from cosmology and the large-scale structure of the Universe, to quasars, Fast Radio Bursts and the most distant known galaxies, to clusters and groups of galaxies, down to our own Milky Way, its structure and fascinating contents: pulsars, neutron stars, globular clusters, stars and planets. We also research 3-D visualisation techniques and applications of advanced scientific computing. PhD scholarships are available for both Australian and international students, with tax-free stipends starting at AUD$26,288 p.a. with tuition fees waived. In addition to their scholarship stipend, students are allocated a high-end computer and may access research funds for telescope observing trips, conferences etc. Swinburne's Hawthorn campus is situated in a lively, urban setting just minutes by public transport from Melbourne's city centre. Other benefits include thesis publication allowance, standard 4-week p.a. annual holiday leave plus sick leave (including carer leave), paid maternity (12 weeks) and partner leave entitlements. CAS is committed to promoting a positive workplace culture which embraces diversity, and providing a supportive and equitable environment for all staff and students. For details about postgraduate study at CAS, including available supervisors, PhD topics and how to apply, see http://astronomy.swin.edu.au/study/postgradstudy.html Potential students are also invited to contact Dr Chris Blake (cblake at swin.edu.au), Graduate Admissions Coordinator, with any enquiries. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From john.dickey at utas.edu.au Mon Aug 1 10:38:29 2016 From: john.dickey at utas.edu.au (John Dickey) Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2016 00:38:29 +0000 Subject: [ASA] Applications open for a professor position in Astronomy at the University of Tasmania: The Warren Chair Message-ID: <9487FCDE-E5F4-491B-ABC3-9A067A44378A@utas.edu.au> Please circulate the job announcement below. cheers, John Dickey Head of School, Physical Sciences ________________________ Position Title: the Warren Chair of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Tasmania University of Tasmania Submission Address for Resumes/CVs : Attention: Jacqui Sowry, Human Resources Manager - SET Organization: University of Tasmania Address: Private Bag 46, Hobart TAS 7001 Tel: +61 3 62261963 Jacqui.Sowry at utas.edu.au Email address for inquiries : andrew.cole at utas.edu.au Applications are invited for a full professor position (Academic Level E) in the astronomy group at the University of Tasmania. The Warren Chair of Astrophysics has been established within the School of Physical Sciences to foster world-class research in astronomy and astrophysics at the University of Tasmania. We are seeking an exceptional candidate with excellent scientific leadership, an outstanding track record of publications and obtaining research funding, and a commitment to creativity and innovation in research. The Warren Chair holder will also contribute to teaching in the school's physics program and to outreach programs communicating his or her research achievements to the public. The appointee will incorporate the University's astrophysics infrastructure into his or her research program and further the commitment of the School to strengthen research productivity. The term of the Warren Chair is 10 years, subject to successful mid-term review after five years. UTAS astronomers are internationally recognised for their research in several subfields of astrophysics. The discipline of physics is home to a vibrant research group including 5 permanent academic staff members, 12 postdoctoral and technical staff, 11 PhD students, and a wide range of collaborations with staff in closely related disciplines. The School operates a 1.3m optical telescope 65km north of Hobart, and 6 radio telescopes in five Australian states. Preference will be given to applicants that can lead a group making productive use of UTAS astronomical infrastructure. Included Benefits: Appointment to this role at Academic Level E will have a total remuneration package of AUD 197212 comprising base salary of AUD 168557 plus 17% superannuation. See job reference number 16187 at http://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/current-vacancies University of Tasmania Electronic Communications Policy (December, 2014). This email is confidential, and is for the intended recipient only. Access, disclosure, copying, distribution, or reliance on any of it by anyone outside the intended recipient organisation is prohibited and may be a criminal offence. Please delete if obtained in error and email confirmation to the sender. The views expressed in this email are not necessarily the views of the University of Tasmania, unless clearly intended otherwise. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From asheinis at aao.gov.au Mon Aug 1 10:45:43 2016 From: asheinis at aao.gov.au (Andrew Sheinis) Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2016 10:45:43 +1000 Subject: [ASA] GMT Data archive document for review In-Reply-To: References: <75a6f681-0822-ea26-4c49-78185e9a24ab@austin.utexas.edu> Message-ID: <0AFBC7BC-9FD3-4EC0-8841-349558D9D2D8@aao.gov.au> Hi All, There appears to be a problem with the DropBox on this one, thus I attach a PDF to this email. Please send me comments within 7 days. cheers -Andrew On 30/07/2016, at 7:12 AM, Andrew Sheinis wrote: > Hi All, > > The GMT Data Archive document is available for review/comment. The GMTO science archive will be a data center from which archive users will be able to access raw data (as delivered directly from the instrument), as well as processed data. The archive will serve as a data delivery mechanism for new scientific data as it is produced by the instruments and undergoes preliminary processing. All GMT data need to be captured and archived independent of PI or other program?s disposition of (their) data. Queue observing requires proper distribution of data to various PIs; an automated method of doing this through the archive is a cost- effective solution. Time-sensitive observations such as transients might best be handled through the archive. The archive will also provide long-term curation of data. Having an observatory-supplied and supported means for keeping this valuable resource available for current and future scientists is important.Finally, providing a structured method of querying science data can be important for instrument and telescope troubleshooting. > > https://www.dropbox.com/home/GMT%20SAC/Public%20SAC%20Working%20Group%20Docs?preview=GMT-Science_Archive.pdf > > Please send questions and comments to me, and I will inform the GMT SAC. > > cheers > > -Andy Sheinis, GMT SAC Rep for AAL > > > > > > ************************************************* > Assoc. Prof. Andrew Sheinis, > Head of Instrumentation, > Australian Astronomical Observatory > PO Box 915 > North Ryde NSW 1670 > ph: +61 2 9372 4821 fax: +61 2 9372 4880 > ************************************************* > > > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: Anita Cochran >> Subject: Data archive document >> Date: 30 July 2016 6:11:42 AM AEST >> To: "gmtsac at gmto.org" , Rebecca Bernstein , Alan Dressler >> Cc: >> >> The data archive document is now on the shared web site. The link (I think - I am not good dropbox) is >> >> https://www.dropbox.com/home/GMT%20SAC/Public%20SAC%20Working%20Group%20Docs?preview=GMT-Science_Archive.pdf >> >> I add (in red) three questions on the cover page of the document. We would like to get general feedback but particularly would love the get feedback on these questions. >> >> Anita >> >> -- >> Anita Cochran, Assistant Director, McDonald Observatory >> The University of Texas at Austin, McDonald Observatory >> 1 University Station C1402, Austin TX 78712-0259 >> EMAIL: anita at astro.as.utexas.edu PHONE: 512-471-1471 >> > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: GMT-Science_Archive.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 468921 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From itso at aao.gov.au Mon Aug 1 15:35:43 2016 From: itso at aao.gov.au (International Telescopes Support Office) Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2016 15:35:43 +1000 Subject: [ASA] Australian Gemini Undergraduate Summer Studentships 2016/17 Message-ID: Australian Gemini Undergraduate Summer Studentships --------------------------------------------------- The International Telescopes Support Office at the AAO is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2016/17 Australian Gemini Undergraduate Summer Studentships (AGUSS) program. AGUSS provides an exciting research opportunity for students who have completed at least two years of an undergraduate degree in Physics, Maths, Astronomy or Engineering. Students will spend 10 weeks in the period Dec 2016 - Feb 2017 based in La Serena, Chile carrying out a research project under the supervision of Gemini Observatory staff, and visit both the Gemini South 8m telescope and the Magellan 6.5m telescopes. We would be grateful if ASA members could bring this opportunity to the attention of any suitably experienced undergraduates they may be teaching or supervising, and encourage them to apply. Students currently studying for a Masters degree in one of the fields listed above may be considered if their undergraduate degree was in a different field. AGUSS applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents enrolled at an Australian university. The International Telescopes Support Office will pay the return airfare from the student's home city in Australia to the town of La Serena, Chile, and provide a stipend of approximately A$700 per week. Full details on how to apply, together with a FAQ and the experiences of past AGUSS recipients, are available at: http://www.aao.gov.au/science/research/students/gemini The closing date for applications is Wednesday 31 August 2016. Please contact Stuart Ryder (sdr at aao.gov.au) with any queries about the AGUSS program. From andrew.hopkins at aao.gov.au Mon Aug 1 16:28:02 2016 From: andrew.hopkins at aao.gov.au (Andrew Hopkins) Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2016 16:28:02 +1000 Subject: [ASA] AAO Student Fellowships Message-ID: <579EEBF2.6050209@aao.gov.au> AAO Student Fellowship Program ------------------------------ The Australian Astronomical Observatory provides opportunities for undergraduate students to participate in research projects. Students will spend 10-12 weeks in the period Dec 2016 - Feb 2017 working at the Australian Astronomical Observatory in Sydney on research projects under the supervision of AAO staff astronomers and engineers. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a field trip to visit the telescopes at Siding Spring Observatory. Please encourage your undergraduate students to apply. The deadline for applications is: *** 31 August 2016 *** Details are available here: http://www.aao.gov.au/science/research/students/fellowships The stipend is A$700 per week. How to Apply Applications are required to be sent by e-mail. Please send your application as a single Word or PDF document attachment to the AAO Student Fellowship Coordinator, Prof. Andrew Hopkins (andrew.hopkins at aao.gov.au). The application should include the following: - Full name and contact address (it is essential to include an e-mail address). - Full details of university studies, including a transcript of academic record (if your university supplies only hardcopy transcripts, please scan it and send us the JPEG or PDF file). - Names and e-mail addresses of TWO academic referees who have been asked to e-mail letters to Prof. Hopkins by the application deadline, outlining the applicant's suitability for this scholarship program. The AAO does not chase up late referees, and missing references can hinder your chances of selection. - A one page statement giving the applicant's reasons for applying and their interests in Astronomy/Astrophysics/Instrumentation. If you have prior research experience, computing skills, or other skills associated with astronomy or research, please emphasise these. - A short resume (2-3 pages) is optional, but highly recommended, as well. Please contact Andrew Hopkins with any queries about the program or the application process. Andrew Hopkins -- Prof. Andrew Hopkins, Head of Research and Outreach Australian Astronomical Observatory P.O. Box 915, North Ryde NSW 1670, Australia ph: +61 2 9372 4849 fax: +61 2 9372 4880 From brent.groves at anu.edu.au Tue Aug 2 11:58:28 2016 From: brent.groves at anu.edu.au (Brent Groves) Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2016 01:58:28 +0000 Subject: [ASA] ANU RSAA Summer Research Scholarships 2016 Message-ID: Dear colleagues, *** ANU - RSAA Summer Research Scholarships 2016/17 *** Applications are now open for the 2016/17 Summer Research Scholarships at the Australian National University's Research School of Astronomy & Astrophysics. I would be grateful if you could draw this scheme to the attention of your undergraduate students, and encourage them to apply. The closing date for applications is 31st August 2016. 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 approximately 8 weeks from Monday 21 November 2016 through to Friday 20 January 2017. 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 topics in astrophysics, and scholars are usually also 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://www.anu.edu.au/study/study-options/summer-research-program To apply, follow the instructions at: http://www.anu.edu.au/study/apply/summer-research-program-applications Enquiries are welcome and may be directed to: * Dr Brent Groves (brent.groves at anu.edu.au) - RSAA summer scholar coordinator * Ms Joanna Abbs (rsaa.sa at anu.edu.au) - ANU/RSAA student administration coordinator Kind regards Brent -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kate.gunn at sydney.edu.au Tue Aug 2 13:17:51 2016 From: kate.gunn at sydney.edu.au (Kate Gunn) Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2016 03:17:51 +0000 Subject: [ASA] 2nd SkyMapper Workshop Announcement 25-26 August 2016, Canberra Message-ID: <21BF42965AE9384093D6B6112ACD9CDDBAD4C92F@ex-mbx-pro-06> Dear Colleagues Following the SkyMapper Early Data Release (EDR) registrations are now open for SkyMapper Workshop being held in Canberra, Australia. The new dates for the workshop are 25-26 August 2016. You can register here: SkyMapper Workshop Registration. This event is supported by CAASTRO. The EDR presents images and catalogs from the shallow Short Survey of the Southern Sky. All the published data is accessible via TopCat or our archive access website at skymapper.anu.edu.au, and participants are encouraged to explore the site before coming to the workshop. At the workshop you can meet the team while you browse the archive, ask questions, point out barriers for science, explore collaboration and discuss possibilities for enhancing the functionality of the SkyMapper archive and interface. About a quarter of the time will be spent on introductions into the data properties and tutorials for data access. The remainder of the time is dedicated to hands-on work, 1-to-1 discussions between individuals or collaborations and the SkyMapper team. The open schedule of the workshop is an opportunity for individuals or groups to set most of the workshop agenda on day 1 and choose topics for exploration. We will form working groups on the topics that are seen by the participants as most relevant. Every group can be supported by a SkyMapper team member and report back to the workshop. Workshop Details: * Dates: 25-26 August 2016 * Location: CSO Common Room, RSAA Mount Stromlo, Canberra, ACT * Registration: for the meeting is free, supported by the sponsors, and includes lunch and tea breaks. The registration deadline is Friday 12 August 2016. * Workshop Dinner: Workshop Dinner: A workshop dinner will be held on Thursday 25th August at Cream, Corner of Bunda and Genge Streets. The meal will cost $50 per head and will include a welcome drink. Please register for dinner when registering for the conference. Payment must be received by 27 July to confirm your booking. A bus transfer can be arranged for those delegates requiring transport. Travel and Accommodation Participants will arrange their own travel and accommodation; however, we list here some relatively convenient options in the general vicinity of the workshop venue. Please indicate in your registration form if you require a bus transfer to Mt Stromlo while staying in Canberra. Locations and times will be advised closer to the workshop commencing. * University House ANU * Crowne Plaza: 1 Binara St Canberra, Ph: 1800 669 562 * QT Canberra: 1 London Circuit, Canberra ACT 2601 Ph: (02) 6247 6244 Organising Committee: * Julie Banfield * Elisabete da Cunha * Baerbel Koribalski * Susanne Meinen * Gerhard Meurer * Anais Moeller * Chris Onken * Brad Tucker * Marc White * Kylie Williams * Christian Wolf We look forward to welcoming you to the workshop. If you have any questions please contact: skymapper at anu.edu.au KATE GUNN | Chief Operating Officer CAASTRO | School of Physics | Faculty of Science | ARC Centre of Excellence for All-sky Astrophysics Rm 356 Building A28 | School of Physics The University of Sydney | NSW | 2006 T +61 2 9351 2893 | M +61 411 466 080 Email kate.gunn at sydney.edu.au W http:// www.caastro.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kate.gunn at sydney.edu.au Tue Aug 2 16:48:52 2016 From: kate.gunn at sydney.edu.au (Kate Gunn) Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2016 06:48:52 +0000 Subject: [ASA] Chinese Academy of Sciences President's International Fellowship Initiative Message-ID: <21BF42965AE9384093D6B6112ACD9CDDBAD4D013@ex-mbx-pro-06> The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has a President's International Fellowship Initiative for Distinguished Scientists, Visiting Scientists, Postdocs and PhD students. ACAMAR would be delighted to assist any Australian applicants in finding a host Chinese institution/collaborator. Please email coo at caastro.org if you need assistance. Applications submitted by individuals will NOT be accepted. The deadline is 1 September 2016, although this is extended for students for whom the deadline is 31 March 2017. For information, one Chinese Yuan is currently valued at 20c AUD. CAS President's International Fellowship Initiative (PIFI) for 2016 Description The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) offers a package of international fellowships, collectively called the ?CAS President?s International Fellowship Initiative (PIFI)?, to support highly-qualified international scientists and postgraduate students to work and study at CAS institutions and strengthen their scientific collaboration with CAS researchers. The PIFI program is available for four categories of international researchers and students: distinguished scientists, visiting scientists, postdoctoral researchers and international PhD students. Fellowships ? Category A: PIFI for Distinguished Scientists The CAS President?s International Fellowship for Distinguished Scientists supports leading international scientists to conduct a lecture tour at CAS for 1-2 weeks. Each professor is invited to visit at least two CAS-affiliated institutions (research institutes or universities) to lecture and interact with CAS researchers and postgraduate students. He or she is also expected to host CAS postdoctoral researchers at CAS expenses at his or her lab for a research stay of 1-3 months. This fellowship provides each awardee with a stipend of ?50,000 per week, to cover all expenses for this lecture tour, including a round-trip international airfare, accommodation, meals, transportation and honorarium. Eligibility Criteria Candidates should be well established and internationally recognized scientists in their respective research fields, having obtained outstanding scientific accomplishment and prestigious international honors, awards or prizes. ? Category B: PIFI for Visiting Scientists The CAS President?s International Fellowship for Visiting Scientists supports high-caliber international scientists to carry out cooperative projects at CAS-affiliated institutions for 1-12 months. The fellowship aims to create or strengthen partnerships between CAS host institutions and the recipients? home institutions. The fellowship provides a monthly stipend to cover living expenses, health insurance in China, and economy-class round-trip international travel. Awardees of full professor or equivalent title, associate professor or equivalent title, and assistant professor or equivalent title will receive stipends of ?40,000, ?30,000 and ?20,000 per month respectively. Eligibility Criteria ?Candidates should have: ??1. Academic title of at least assistant professor or equivalent; ??2. A record of outstanding scientific accomplishment; ??3. Five years? work experience in a well-known university, research institution or multinational corporation; ??4. A collaborative research proposal prepared in cooperation with the CAS host institution. * Successful UK applicants for category B is supported by CAS-Royal Society exchange programs under the ?UK-China Research and Innovation Partnership Fund?. ? Category C: PIFI for Postdoctoral Researchers The CAS President?s International Fellowship for Postdoctoral Researchers supports promising young international scientists to conduct research at CAS-affiliated institutions for 1-2 years. CAS offers an annual salary to postdoctoral researchers to cover living expenses and health insurance in China. Each selected awardee will receive a pre-tax stipend of ?200,000 per year. In addition, the fellowship provides an economy-class round-trip international travel. Eligibility Criteria ?Candidates should: ??1. Be citizens of a country which has diplomatic relations with China ??2. Hold a PhD in natural or technological sciences; ??3. Be under the age of 40; ??4. Have a recommendation from a CAS host researcher; ??5. Be able to communicate well with the CAS host researcher; ??6. Present a collaborative research proposal prepared in cooperation with the CAS host institution. * Successful UK applicants for category C is supported by CAS-Royal Society exchange programs under the ?UK-China Research and Innovation Partnership Fund?. ? Category D: PIFI for International PhD Students The CAS-TWAS President?s Fellowship for International PhD Students supports 200 international graduates each year, to pursue their PhD degrees at the University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) or CAS institutes around China. International students will take regular training courses at UCAS/USTC for about a year and carry out research and dissertation at CAS institutes. In addition to tuition waivers, this program will provide travel support and visa application fees for selected awardee, as well as a monthly allowance to each awardee. Eligibility Criteria ?Candidates should: ??1. Be citizens of a country which has diplomatic relations with China ; ??2. Be under the age of 35; ??3. Have no other assignments during the period of his/her fellowship; ??4. Meet the admission criteria for international students of UCAS/USTC; ??5. Hold a Master?s degree before the start of the fellowship period; ??6. Have working proficiency in either English or Chinese; APPLICATION PROCEDURE 1. Applications for categories A, B or C must be submitted through the main host institution affiliated to CAS. Applications submitted by individuals will NOT be accepted. ?Before applying: ??? Identify an appropriate CAS host researcher working as a faculty member at a CAS-affiliated host institution. (For a full list of CAS-affiliated host institutions, please refer to http://english.cas.cn/institutes/research_bodies/.) ??? Work out a short-term visitor?s program or research proposal with the CAS host researcher before completing the application form. ?Before submitting, the following documents should be prepared: ??? Application form in English (Please download the application form from http://english.bic.cas.cn/AF/Fe/201507/P020150723556104375165.xls) ??? A recent passport-sized digital photograph (in color) ??? Copy of passport data page ??? Personal CV in English (including education and work experience) ??? Copy of the highest obtained educational diploma/degree certificate, and/or professional qualification certificates ??? Research proposal(except applicants for distinguished scientists), including objective, detailed description of project, timetable and reasons for the collaboration ??? One recommendation letter from CAS host researcher, in Chinese ??? For postdoctoral researchers, two recommendation letters from two professors in relevant fields (one of whom should be the applicant?s former PhD supervisor) ?Submission: ??? Send your application form and all material to your CAS host researcher and he/she will take responsibility to submit your application via our online application system ??? If the applicant intends to cooperate with more than one CAS institution, it is the responsibility of the main host institution to submit the application. ? Notice: ?The deadline for submitting all material and applications is 1st, September of every year. ?For further inquiries, please contact: ??Bureau of International Cooperation ??Chinese Academy of Sciences ??52 Sanlihe Road, Xicheng District, Beijing 100864, China ??Tel: +86-10-6859 7521 ??Fax: +86-10-6851 1095 ??Email: casfellowship at cashq.ac.cn ??Website: http://english.bic.cas.cn/ 2.?Applications for category D must be accepted by your CAS host supervisor. Application CANNOT be submitted to both UCAS and USTC at the same time. ?Before applying: ??? Identify an eligible host supervisor affiliated with UCAS/USTC universities, schools or CAS institutes, and send him/her an explanatory e-mail together with your CV and research proposal. ??? Please visit UCAS or USTC to get the list of eligible schools/institutes and supervisors. ?Before submitting, the following documents should be prepared: ??? Admission application form for International Students ??? Supervisor?s comment page with your host supervisor?s signature and CAS-affiliated institution?s stamp ??? Two recommendation letters from two referees familiar with you and your work (Preferably TWAS members, but not a mandatory requirement) ??? Notarized photocopy of the certificate of university degrees held (both undergraduate and postgraduate; graduates having just completed their degree may provide a pre-graduation certificate) ??? Proof of knowledge of English and/or Chinese ??? Notarized photocopy of transcripts of both undergraduate and post-graduate education ??? Complete CV ??? Detailed research proposal ??? Copy of passport data page ??? Photocopies of all the title pages and abstracts of maximum 5 published academic papers; ??? Foreigner physical examination form ?Submission: ??? Visit the official website of UCAS (http://english.ucas.ac.cn/Pages/default.aspx) or USTC (http://en.ustc.edu.cn/) for the Call for Applications. Each applicant should follow the instruction to file his/her application. ??? Please DO NOT send any of your supporting documentations directly to UCAS or USTC Fellowship sub-office. ?Notice: ?Applicants currently pursuing PhD degrees at any university/institution in China CANNOT apply for the CAS-TWAS President?s fellowship. The deadline for submitting all material and applications is 31st, March of every year . ??For further inquiries, please contact: ??? Applicants for UCAS, please inquire: ???CAS-TWAS President?s Fellowship Programme UCAS Office (UCAS) ???University of Chinese Academy of Sciences ???19A Yuquanlu, Beijing, 100049, China ???Tel: +86 10 88256424/6206 ???Fax: +86 10 88256207 ???Email: president-fellowship at ucas.ac.cn ??? Applicants for USTC, please inquire: ???CAS-TWAS President?s Fellowship Programme USTC Office (USTC) ???University of Science and Technology of China ???96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230026 China ???Tel: +86 551 63607981 ???Fax: +86 551 63607982 ???Email: presidentfellow at ustc.edu.cn KATE GUNN | Chief Operating Officer CAASTRO | School of Physics | Faculty of Science | ARC Centre of Excellence for All-sky Astrophysics Rm 356 Building A28 | School of Physics The University of Sydney | NSW | 2006 T +61 2 9351 2893 | M +61 411 466 080 Email kate.gunn at sydney.edu.au W http:// www.caastro.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From matthew.colless at anu.edu.au Wed Aug 3 21:53:53 2016 From: matthew.colless at anu.edu.au (Matthew Colless) Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2016 11:53:53 +0000 Subject: [ASA] Australia-Subaru instrumentation workshop - details In-Reply-To: <86AFF5E4-6CAB-4AAB-925B-332C2201C517@anu.edu.au> References: <86AFF5E4-6CAB-4AAB-925B-332C2201C517@anu.edu.au> Message-ID: <1972A927-6E06-4C8A-96F8-934D802709D5@anu.edu.au> Second Announcement Australia-Subaru instrumentation workshop 10 August 2016, RSAA Common Room, Mount Stromlo Representatives of the Subaru Observatory are visiting Australia for the AAL Board meeting on 11 August in order to discuss the potential for Australian partnership in Subaru. As part of the discussions on that topic, the Subaru representatives would like to explore the ways in which Australia could engage with the Subaru instrumentation program. AAL is therefore organising a half-day workshop where Australian instrument scientists can meet with Prof. Nobuo Arimoto (Director, Subaru Telescope), Dr Ikuru Iwata (Associate Director, Subaru Telescope), and Dr Yosuke Minowa (Subaru Telescope AO scientist). The workshop will be held at Mount Stromlo (in the RSAA Common Room) on Wednesday, 10 August, from 10am to 4pm. Remote video access to the workshop will be available - details to follow. The goals of the workshop are: 1. to identify areas where Australia could potentially make significant in-kind contributions to Subaru instrumentation as part of a possible partnership arrangement; 2. to identify specific small developments that Australia and Subaru could potentially initiate immediately, in order to develop the possible in-kind contributions and increase mutual confidence in working together. The agenda for the workshop is as follows: * 09:30-10:00 - Morning tea while people gather * 10:00-10:15 - Welcome and motivation (Colless/McAuley) * 10:15-11:00 - The Subaru instrumentation program (Arimoto/Iwata/Minowa) * 11:00-12:30 - Brief summaries of Australian instrumentation capabilities and relevance to Subaru (up to 5min from each participant; please send titles to Director.RSAA at anu.edu.au) * 12:30-13:00 - Lunch (provided) * 13:00-14:45 - Open discussions on specific instruments and technologies of interest (see non-exhaustive list below) * 14:45-15:00 - Afternoon tea * 15:00-16:00 - Open discussion of potential initial projects for Australia-Subaru collaboration, and other ways forward Some instruments and technologies that will be covered include: * Subaru PFS (Prime Focus Spectrograph) * Subaru ULTIMATE (next-gen wide-field AO-fed NIR MOS) * Subaru GLAO and LTAO systems * Wide-field and IFU spectrographs * Fibre positioning systems * Adaptive optics systems * VAMPIRES/SCExAO and nulling interferometry * Optical and infrared detectors * Astrophotonics and advanced technologies * Software for instrument control and data analysis In order to keep the workshop focussed, numbers will be limited. If you are interested in attending this workshop, please email Director.RSAA at anu.edu.au by Friday, 5 August. Mark McAuley Warrick Couch Matthew Colless 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 lister.staveley-smith at uwa.edu.au Fri Aug 5 17:55:52 2016 From: lister.staveley-smith at uwa.edu.au (Lister Staveley-Smith) Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2016 15:55:52 +0800 Subject: [ASA] Applications are now open for ICRAR's 2016 Summer Studentship Program! References: <014C129E-65B1-439D-A7B0-6689430434A1@uwa.edu.au> Message-ID: <39FFD842-8406-4569-9554-BB2D94734102@uwa.edu.au> Applications are now open for ICRAR?s 2016 Summer Studentship Program! We?re searching for eight talented undergraduate students to join us over summer to work in astronomy (including, theory, simulations or observational), radio astronomy engineering or data intensive astronomy (ICT). Each studentship comes with a $6,000 scholarship and interstate/NZ students also receive airfares and a 50% accommodation subsidy. Four of our studentships are offered in partnership with the Pawsey Centre for computational astronomy/data intensive astronomy projects. Applications close on the 26th of August. Studentships are expected to begin on the 28th of November and will consist of ten weeks work and a two week (paid) christmas break. Dates and timing can be flexible for successful students. More details, including an indicative list of projects and the application form are at: www.icrar.org/studentships Please also see the attached poster for further information. Feel free to print it out for noticeboards in your department if appropriate. 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