[ASA] Call for nominations to the Murchison Widefield Array Board

[James Murray]

Call for nominations to the Murchison Widefield Array Board

 

Applications close on Friday 24th November 5PM AEDT

 

On behalf of the Australian Murchison Widefield Array (MWA) Consortium, Astronomy Australia Ltd (AAL) is inviting applications from suitably qualified Australian-based astronomers to represent Australia on the MWA Board.

 

Australia currently has 4 positions on the MWA Board, one of which is intended to be filled through this open call for nominations. The successful applicant will be expected to work with the Australian MWA Partners and AAL to understand Australian perspectives on, and represent Australian interests in, the MWA project.

The successful applicant must be an Australian-based astronomer with an active and successful research career of direct relevance to the MWA. The successful applicant should have demonstrated ability to represent the interests of the broad Australian astronomy community. Experience serving on groups such as Boards and advisory committees, and previous involvement with international projects, would also be highly relevant.

 

The term of this appointment is 1 year, commencing December 2017, with the possibility of renewal. The MWA Board meets twice per year in person, usually once in Australia and once overseas, with regular teleconferences in between. AAL will fund travel expenses associated with attending MWA Board meetings. The next meeting of the MWA Board will be held on 12th December 2017 in Sydney. Applicants are encouraged to be available to participate in this meeting in person.

 

About MWA: The MWA is a low-frequency radio telescope located at the Murchison Radio-astronomy Observatory (MRO) in Western Australia, the planned site of the future Square Kilometre Array (SKA) low band telescope. The MWA has been developed by an international collaboration, including partners from Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, the United States, Japan and China. MWA has been funded from partner contributions and national funding agencies, including the Australian Government’s Australian Research Council (ARC) and National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS). 

 

Applications

 

If you consider yourself well placed to contribute to the MWA Board via your expertise, ideas, and experience, please email AAL with a maximum three page application with:
a brief CV,
your relevant expertise,
any relevant conflicts of interest.
 

AAL is committed to equity and diversity and encourages applications from everyone with the appropriate expertise and skills.

 

Applications close on Friday 24th of November 5 PM AEDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

 

Applications will be evaluated by a panel comprising members of the Australian MWA Consortium and chaired by an AAL representative. This panel will nominate a candidate for appointment to the MWA Board, with the nomination to be ratified by the Australian MWA partners. Queries can be made to James Murray, AAL Senior Program Manager, or Randall Wayth, MWA Director.

 

 

 

 

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