From john.obyrne at sydney.edu.au Mon Sep 25 12:24:28 2017 From: john.obyrne at sydney.edu.au (John O'Byrne) Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2017 02:24:28 +0000 Subject: [ASA] Advertisement for AAL Board Directorship Message-ID: <35AAEE91-5FF0-460A-A2D9-E23815E18FD1@sydney.edu.au> Astronomy Australia Limited (AAL) seeks applications for one upcoming vacancy on the AAL Board. AAL is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee whose Members are all Australian universities and research organisations with a significant astronomy research capability. Its core business is to manage programmes that provide astronomers with access to national astronomy infrastructure. AAL finances a range of research infrastructure projects from Australian Government grants, and also supports access for Australian-based astronomers to international optical telescopes. The AAL Board, appointed by the Members, oversees the progress of these projects, and is required to report regularly to the Government. AAL will hold its 2017 AGM on 21st November 2017. In May 2017, Dr Ben Greene retired from the Board, creating one vacancy on the Board. As defined in clause 22 of the AAL constitution, the Members are required to seek a Board that collectively has experience in * Astronomical research broadly consistent with the current version of the Decadal Plan; * Research collaboration at the national and international level; * National research policy and priorities; * Business administration and finance; * Corporate governance and legal matters; and, * Strategy formulation and implementation To complement the skills and expertise of the ongoing Directors, the AAL nominations committee is particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate significant experience in managing (at an executive level) or overseeing (at a Board level) one or more of the following areas: * Business administration and finance; * Corporate governance and legal matters; and, ? Industry engagement and/or technology transfer. Applications If you consider yourself well placed to contribute to the Board via your expertise and ideas, and share AAL?s vision of wanting Australian astronomers to have access to the best research infrastructure, please email Astronomy Australia Ltd with a maximum two A4 page application with: * a brief CV; * your relevant expertise; and, * any relevant conflicts of interest. AAL is committed to equity and diversity and encourages applications from everyone with the appropriate expertise and skills. The deadline for applications is 9 October 2017 at 4pm AEST. Late applications will not be accepted. Applications will be reviewed by the Nomination Committee. This committee will make nominations to the AAL Members for consideration at the AGM on 21stNovember 2017. Queries can be made to either Ms Sue Russell, Company Secretary, 03 9214 8758, or Dr James Murray, Senior Program Manager, 03 9214 8426. Dr James Murray Senior Project Manager Astronomy Australia Ltd T: 03 9214 8426 M: 0409703939 F: 03 9214 4396 E: james.murray at astronomyaustralia.org.au W: astronomyaustralia.org.au P: P.O. Box 2100 Hawthorn VIC 3122 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From m.ashley at unsw.edu.au Mon Sep 25 10:06:23 2017 From: m.ashley at unsw.edu.au (Michael Ashley) Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2017 10:06:23 +1000 Subject: [ASA] Joint Research Centre on Antarctic astronomy and instrumentation Message-ID: <20170925000622.GB18284@mcba> Dear colleagues, I would like to draw your attention to the Federal Government's recently announced Australia-China Science and Research Fund (ACSRF) initiative: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/AG1ZBkTlqxMoh9?domain=business.gov.au -Joint-Research-Centres "Astronomy related technology including big data" is the first-listed priority area. I am submitting an Expression of Interest to UNSW for a centre based on the following themes: - astronomy from Antarctica - wide-field optical/IR instrumentation - international schools on astronomy and instrumentation held in China - CubeSat Ka-band satellites for bringing back ~250GB/day from Antarctica On the Chinese side I expect to have a half-dozen institutes/universities involved, as well as the Polar Research Institute of China, which as of this month has a AUD$450 million proposal being considered by the Chinese government for an expansion of astronomy at Dome A. The centre would provide up to $1 million from each of Australia and China over three years for collaboration. The funds can be used for travel, salaries, equipment. Each Australian university can submit one proposal, and it will be challenging to be selected from UNSW since we have strong collaborations in many areas with China. I would therefore encourage other universities to also explore leading a proposal. To maximise our chances it would help to have as many universities as possible willing to sign up as partners, and an impressive list of Co-Investigators. The effort required could be as little as writing a letter of support, or as much as contributing cash/in-kind and helping to shape the proposal. Please contact me ASAP if you are interested. The UNSW EoI deadline is 4 October. The final proposal is due on 15 November. Best regards, Michael -- Professor Michael Ashley Department of Astrophysics University of New South Wales http://www.phys.unsw.edu.au/~mcba From pete.wheeler at uwa.edu.au Mon Sep 25 14:44:12 2017 From: pete.wheeler at uwa.edu.au (Pete Wheeler) Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2017 04:44:12 +0000 Subject: [ASA] The IAU's NOC Network Message-ID: <0DDED2E2-C2FC-40D7-8475-20C9B6DA8437@uwa.edu.au> Greetings all, The IAU Office for Astronomy Outreach (OAO) has established a network of ?National Outreach Contacts? (NOCs) to support activities taking place around the world and to facilitate the flow of information from them and to them. See here www.iau.org/public/noc As Australia?s National Outreach Contact I occasionally receive information from the OAO that is useful to any individuals and groups involved in delivering astronomy outreach for the public and for schools around Australia. And, as well as facilitating the flow of information from the IAU, I can also serve as a conduit to communicate details of your activities, or any requests you might have, to the IAU. 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Leading FRB researchers from FRB collaborations world-wide have been invited to present recent results and future directions, offering an opportunity to build and extend collaborations. Registration is now open. Details are available at https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/drxzBeuxa4XDC8?domain=caastro.org, and the key dates and registration fees are as follows. Key Dates * First Announcement: September 2017 * Second Announcement: October 2017 * Abstract Submission closes: 24 November 2017 * Registration Closes: 26 January 2018 Registration Fees * General Registration: AU$200 * Student: AU$100 * Please do not hesitate to contact Adam Deller (adeller at astro.swin.edu.au) if you have any questions. 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Business skills workshops ? Team challenge and showcase The CAASTRO Galaxy Convention is presented with support from the Australian Government through a Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship grant. Registration is now open: please click on this link or go to our website: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/krZGBXurEGnoTD?domain=caastro.org For more information or if you have any questions please contact: Janette Ellis: janette.ellis at sydney.edu.au Kylie Williams: k.williams at sydney.edu.au Kate Gunn: coo at sydney.edu.au KYLIE WILLIAMS | Events and Communications CAASTRO | School of Physics | Faculty of Science | ARC Centre of Excellence for All-sky Astrophysics Rm 352 Building A28 | School of Physics The University of Sydney | NSW | 2006 T +61 2 9114 2183 | F +61 2 9114 2195| M +61 478 404 619 Email k.williams at sydney.edu.au W http:// www.caastro.org Please note: I am in the office Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (9:00am ? 5:30pm) and Wednesday (9:00am ? 2:00pm) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The team will work closely with two international collaborations, the Survey for Pulsars and Extragalactic Radio Bursts (SUPERB) and the Commensal Real?time ASKAP Fast Transients (CRAFT) , to develop and commission robust FRB detection and transient imaging systems for the Parkes Observatory and the Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder (ASKAP). For information on how to apply, please see the advertisement at https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/6eKdBDsgDMOOHG?domain=careers.aut.ac.nz and contact Willem van Straten willem.vanstraten at aut.ac.nz for more details. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Based in Canberra, at Mount Stromlo Observatory, the AITC is seeking an outstanding candidate who will work in partnership with the AITC Director, Professor Anna Moore, to set strategic directions and provide leadership to a team of professional and academic staff. For more information, see http://jobs.anu.edu.au/cw/en/job/518022/aitc-technical-program-manager or contact Professor Moore (anna.moore at anu.edu.au). Please forward this message to potential candidates and relevant mailing lists. 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... 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Your duties/responsibilities will include: * Engage in original and independent astrophysics research * Collaborate with local, national and international researchers * Present results at major international conferences * Become expert in and support the Australia Telescope National Facility Location: Sydney NSW or Perth WA Salary: $80K - $91K plus up to 15.4% superannuation Tenure: 3 year term appointment Reference: 47542 Apply online: * https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/6eKdBDsgZM7pcb?domain=jobs.csiro.au To be successful you will need: * A doctorate (or will shortly satisfy the requirements of a PhD) in astronomy, astrophysics or a closely related discipline. * A strong research plan, submitted as part of the job application, indicating your future research directions, including the goals outlined in this advertisement. * Demonstrated research interest and expertise in Radio Astronomy Before you apply please view the full position description and selection criteria here: Position Details Document Who we are: The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) At CSIRO, we do the extraordinary every day. We innovate for tomorrow and help improve today - for our customers, all Australians and the world. We imagine. We collaborate. We innovate. Our Business Unit: CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science (CASS) provides facilities for scientists from Australia and around the world to explore our solar system and beyond. CASS operates a number of world-class radio astronomy observatories that are collectively known as the Australia Telescope National Facility (ATNF). We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you. Find out more! CSIRO Balance How to Apply: If you wish to apply for this position, please upload 1 document only containing your resume and a strong research plan, indicating your future research directions. This plan should include the pre-requisites and criteria found in the Position Description for this position. 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