From helmut.jerjen at anu.edu.au Mon May 8 17:30:12 2017 From: helmut.jerjen at anu.edu.au (Helmut Jerjen) Date: Mon, 8 May 2017 07:30:12 +0000 Subject: [ASA] ASM2017: abstract submission deadline ends in one week Message-ID: <8C3D0369-C140-47F5-8014-C0C0AA20896C@anu.edu.au> Dear Colleagues, You have one more week to register your abstracts for talks and posters at the ASW 2017 in July. Abstracts can be submitted at first registration, or after you have registered via the update system here: https://asa2017.anu.edu.au/register/ For general enquiries, please contact the LOC on: asa2017-loc at mso.anu.edu.au For scientific enquiries, please contact the SOC on: asa2017-soc at mso.anu.edu.au Best regards, Brad Tucker and Helmut Jerjen (on behalf of the SOC) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mita.brierley at astronomyaustralia.org.au Tue May 9 19:38:11 2017 From: mita.brierley at astronomyaustralia.org.au (Mita Brierley) Date: Tue, 9 May 2017 19:38:11 +1000 Subject: [ASA] Australia-ESO strategic partnership announcement Message-ID: Dear Colleagues, I?m delighted to report that the Australian Government has announced its intention to enter into a ten-year strategic partnership with the European Southern Observatory (ESO). The partnership will enable Australian access to the ESO telescopes at the La Silla and Paranal Observatories. AAL has been assisting the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science with this matter. The AAL Board congratulates the Australian Government on this initiative, which ensures Australian astronomers have access to world-leading research infrastructure. AAL will hold a meeting of its member representatives in the coming days to explain the details of this major development. If you are not sure who represents your institution on AAL matters, please see: http://www.astronomyaustralia.org.au/members Kind regards, Rachel Professor Rachel Webster Chair, Astronomy Australia Ltd rachel.webster at astronomyaustralia.org.au -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ahassan at swin.edu.au Tue May 9 21:33:26 2017 From: ahassan at swin.edu.au (Amr Hassan) Date: Tue, 9 May 2017 11:33:26 +0000 Subject: [ASA] EOI CLOSES this Friday : Scientific Computing and Software Development Services Message-ID: <08F78B02-59CC-431A-A315-17B1BD8DE702@swin.edu.au> Dear ASA Members, This is a reminder that the deadline for the Scientific Computing and Software Development Services EOI is this Friday 12th May 2017, 5 pm AEST. Please find more details about the schema below. Best Regards, Dr. Amr H. Hassan Service Delivery Manager (Acting) Astronomy Data and Computing Services Swinburne University of Technology H29, PO Box 218, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, Australia Phone: +61-3-9214-8546 Fax: +61-3-9214-8797 http://www.adacs.org.au Astronomy Data and Computing Services (ADACS) Call for Expressions of Interest for Scientific Computing and Software Development Services Astronomy Data and Computing Services (ADACS) is a new initiative by Astronomy Australia Limited (AAL) aiming to provide astronomy-focused training, support and expertise to allow Australian astronomers to maximise the scientific return from their data and computing infrastructure. A principle component of this initiative is the provision of expertise for the design and development of software tools and infrastructure. In addition to providing resources and support for our major data platforms (e.g. the All-Sky Virtual Observatory project, and the gSTAR data management and collaboration platform), ADACS will provide support to other small-to-intermediate scale tools/platforms by introducing scientific computing and software development as a service. Within Q3/4 2017, ADACS will provide the equivalent of 1 full time computational scientist as a resource to the community. A diversely qualified team will participate, with expertise covering a variety of areas including (but not limited to): system analysis and design, scientific computing, high performance computing, data science, web development, large scale scientific databases, cloud computing, and scientific visualization. The allocation of these resources will be merit-based with the final evaluation to be performed by the Astronomy Supercomputing Time Allocation Committee (ASTAC). To prepare the community for effective proposals, we have split the application process into two stages: an expressions of interest (EoI) stage where we ask interested parties to submit a one-page proposal outlining their scientific objectives, to which we will provide detailed feedback regarding feasibility, optimal approaches and required resources; and a subsequent round of formal submissions -- shaped by our input -- to be made to ASTAC. We ask that EoI submissions be kept to one page and provide the following: - a concise description of the proposed project; - expected benefits of the final software product; - if possible, an initial estimate of the required resources. When considering projects for this process, we also ask that you keep the following in mind: all ADACS development will be open-source, and as such, made publicly available. Inquires can be directed to Greg Poole (gpoole at swin.edu.au) or Amr Hassan (ahassan at swin.edu.au). The deadline for EoI submissions will be: 12th May 2017, 5pm AEST and should be submitted via email to TAC at adacs.org.au. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mark.wardle at mq.edu.au Wed May 10 14:32:53 2017 From: mark.wardle at mq.edu.au (Mark Wardle) Date: Wed, 10 May 2017 04:32:53 +0000 Subject: [ASA] Reminder: Macquarie University - Lecturer in Radio Astronomy Message-ID: <2920DAA0-157B-4054-9B6A-6CC41D4C009B@mq.edu.au> Dear All A reminder to bring this to the attention of suitable candidates ? applications close just before midnight on Sunday (May 14). Thanks! Mark Dear Colleagues, We are seeking applications from outstanding early career astronomers working in any area of radio astronomy for a fixed-term lectureship in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. The Department has undergone rapid expansion over the last 5 years especially since the creation of the MQ Research Centre in Astronomy, Astrophysics and Astrophotonics, one of the largest and most active astronomy research groups in Australia. The Centre maintains strong links with CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science and the Australian Astronomical Observatory, both located nearby. Essential Selection Criteria: ? A relevant doctoral degree in physics or astronomy or substantial equivalent academic experience/accreditation and standing; ? A demonstrated record of an ongoing original research program in radio astronomy and publication in international journals; ? Capacity and/or demonstrated ability to perform quality teaching in astronomy and physics at university undergraduate level; ? Capacity and/or demonstrated ability to attract and successfully supervise research students; ? Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with students, staff, and the community; ? Capacity and/or demonstrated ability to attract research funding; ? Commitment to principles of diversity and equity. Desirable Selection Criteria: ? Engagement with research programs associated with the Murchison Widefield Array and/or the Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder; ? Potential synergies with the research interests of members of the Research Centre. Salary: From $99,879 - $118,174 p.a. (Level B), plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading. Appointment Type: Full-time, fixed-term for a period of 3 years. Enquiries: Prof Mark Wardle, mark.wardle at mq.edu.au Applications Close: 14 May 2017 at 11.55pm, AEST. Applications must be submitted via the online system at the link provided below. Macquarie University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. The Department of Physics and Astronomy is strongly committed to supporting diversity in the workplace and our efforts have been recognised by a Pleiades award from the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity in Astronomy chapter of the Astronomical Society of Australia. Applications are encouraged from people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); Indigenous Australians; people who identify as GLBTI; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Further information: Full advertisement including application process: http://jobs.mq.edu.au/cw/en/job/500621/lecturer-in-radio-astronomy MQAAAstro: http://www.astronomy.mq.edu.au Cheers, Jo. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From vkilborn at swin.edu.au Thu May 11 16:12:17 2017 From: vkilborn at swin.edu.au (Virginia Kilborn) Date: Thu, 11 May 2017 06:12:17 +0000 Subject: [ASA] Fw: 2017/18 Federal Budget Bulletin In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Dear ASA members, For your information from STA, please see the attached budget summary from the science/technology point of view. cheers Virginia Prof. Virginia Kilborn Chair, Department of Physics and Astronomy Centre for Astrophysics & Supercomputing Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology Swinburne University of Technology Ph (w) +61 (0)3 9214 4380 WWW: http://bit.ly/24vsqSR ________________________________ From: Science & Technology Australia on behalf of Science & Technology Australia Sent: Thursday, 11 May 2017 3:56 PM To: Virginia Kilborn Subject: 2017/18 Federal Budget Bulletin Federal Budget Bulletin View this email in your browser [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/ed2baff1a44edef5b0e88a871/images/f5026b05-d8ab-4038-a772-189185a1b876.jpg] Good afternoon, STA was part of the Federal Budget lockup earlier this week, where we found no major shake-ups for science and technology. Most of the significant changes were linked to other portfolios, including road and rail infrastructure, education, housing, and taxes. There was no allocation made in the Budget for major research infrastructure capital funding: the Government has signalled it will wait to make an announcement when it publishes the final National Research Infrastructure Roadmap. We expect this announcement very soon and will be watching keenly to ensure there is a plan to replace the Education Infrastructure Fund and to support vital upgrades and new works for the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Scheme. Likewise, there was no detail regarding potential changes to the application of the Research & Development Tax Incentive. The Incentive has been provided for in the forward estimates and we look forward to hearing how the Government will respond to the Ferris/Finkel/Fraser Review. Meanwhile, the foreshadowed cuts to the higher education sector will almost certainly impact upon research conducted by universities, as might the new levy to be imposed on employers of foreign workers. While many aspects of the science and technology Budget were ?business as usual?, we were pleased to see some wins for science, technology, engineering and mathematics. One of the most significant was the announcement of an astronomy partnership with the European Southern Observatory. This is has been hard-fought by the astronomy community for many years and will enable Australia?s access to leading technology and participation and collaboration in important international research and translation opportunities. We were also heartened by the investment in a new proton beam facility in South Australia, which will operate as both a treatment and a research facility, and by the strong new investment in researching and developing advanced manufacturing technology - including the creation of a new Cooperative Research Centre. There?s also a new commitment to improved modelling and forecasting of Australia?s future energy needs, through the CSIRO. The new funding for CSIRO was somewhat shadowed by an efficiency dividend for CSIRO's operations (we?re told this will not directly affect research at the national agency). Other Government agencies have similarly had the efficiency dividend apply. There have been no changes to the Australian Research Council's funding to account for inflation, which equates to a fall in the money they can provide for research in real terms. The National Health and Medical Research Council is in the same situation. Congratulations to STA member the Australian Mathematical Science Institutes (AMSI), which will receive a massive boost to its important PhD internship program. The expansion will give more postgraduate students the opportunity to apply their research skills within an industry or policy-making context, and more on this program can be found on the AMSI website. Responses to the Budget have been mixed within the sector, with it being described as a "fresh start" for the Treasurer, "underwhelming" for innovation, "strongly welcomed by the health and medical research sector", and "restrained" with science "flying under the radar". For our full response read our media release from the Budget Lockup, or you can access the full Budget papers at budget.gov.au. Individual portfolio budget breakdowns can be found here. Keep an eye out too, as we hope to provide updates on the National Research Infrastructure Roadmap and R&D Tax Incentive over the coming week and months. 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URL: From cormac.reynolds at csiro.au Fri May 12 18:22:29 2017 From: cormac.reynolds at csiro.au (Cormac Reynolds) Date: Fri, 12 May 2017 16:22:29 +0800 Subject: [ASA] ATUC Meeting 6-7 June 2017 Message-ID: <40d9be06-a83e-6b85-c92b-414699b5c7d3@csiro.au> Dear Users of the Australia Telescope National Facility, The Australia Telescope Users Committee (ATUC) meet regularly to discuss issues that affect users of the ATNF. The next ATUC meeting is to be held at the ATNF headquarters in Marsfield on the 6th and 7th June, 2017. The programme will be posted on the ATUC web pages a week or two before the meeting. On the morning of the 6th, an Open Session will be held that consists of reports and updates on the various aspects of ATNF operations. All users are welcome to attend the Open Session which usually runs until mid-afternoon. An agenda for the Open Session, with details for remote participation, will be made available on the ATUC web page (see below). On the afternoon of the first and through the second day of the meeting, ATUC hold a Closed Session, during which a report to the ATNF Director is drafted. If you, as a user (or potential user) of the ATNF, are aware of any issues that need to be raised at the next ATUC meeting, or would like to offer praise or feedback on ATNF activities, please contact any member of ATUC over the next few weeks. Information on ATUC and how to contact its members can be found at: http://www.atnf.csiro.au/management/atuc (ATUC reports, responses, online feedback form). Regular ATUC summaries are in the ATNF newsletter: http://www.atnf.csiro.au/news/newsletter Regards, Cormac Reynolds (for ATUC) From chris.lidman at aao.gov.au Sat May 13 14:33:09 2017 From: chris.lidman at aao.gov.au (Chris Lidman) Date: Sat, 13 May 2017 14:33:09 +1000 Subject: [ASA] Call for white papers for ULTIMATE-Subaru - Extension of the deadline Message-ID: <4F56D127-4F5E-4507-BB0F-84F0FA811888@aao.gov.au> Dear Colleagues, In an earlier e-mail, I advertised a call for science white papers for ULTIMATE-Subaru http://www.naoj.org/Projects/newdev/ngao/20170316/index.html The deadline for the papers has been extended to Wednesday, May 17th. The call has been sent out by Yusei Koyama from NOAJ, following the recent Subaru international partnership science and instrumentation workshop. Information on ULTIMATE is available from http://optik2.mtk.nao.ac.jp/meeting/SubaruWS2017/index.html http://www.naoj.org/Projects/newdev/ngao/20160113/ULTIMATE-SUBARU_SR20160113.pdf The papers should be no more than one page long Please let me know if you have any questions or would like to know more. Kind Regards, Chris Lidman ---- Dr. Chris Lidman Head of National Facilities Support Australian Astronomical Observatory Phone: ++61 (0)2 9372 4823 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: