From gayandhi.desilva at mq.edu.au Mon Oct 15 11:20:28 2018 From: gayandhi.desilva at mq.edu.au (Gayandhi De Silva) Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2018 00:20:28 +0000 Subject: [ASA] Celebrating the new AAO-MQ: 19-22 November 2018, Macquarie University Message-ID: Dear Colleagues, We invite the astronomical instrumentation and science community to join us to launch the new AAO-Macquarie (AAO-MQ) after the successful transitioning of the AAO research and instrumentation capability to Macquarie University in July 2018. This workshop celebrates the on-going collaboration between AAO-MQ and the broader community, and explores new opportunities, both for the next generation of astronomical instruments small and large, and in leading research and survey projects with multiple facilities and spanning all wavelengths. AAO-MQ has a large and active instrumentation and technological R&D programme, and strong research complementarity with existing strengths at Macquarie?s Department of Physics and Astronomy. Current and future instrument projects include TAIPAN, Veloce, PRAXIS, Huntsman, AST3-NIR, 4MOST, MANIFEST, GHOST, Hector, MAVIS and others. This workshop will focus on key areas of strength at AAO-MQ, such as multi-object, integral field and high resolution spectroscopy, focal plane positioners, AO fed instruments, fibre technologies and astrophotonics. AAO-MQ and MQ Physics and Astronomy researchers lead and participate in large surveys including SAMI, GALAH, GAMA, Taipan, Devils, EMU, WALLABY, and more, as well as small high impact projects, together encompassing the key Galactic and extragalactic research programs pursued by the Australian astronomy community. During the workshop, we will bring the astronomy research and instrumentation community together to gather an overview of our collective capabilities, brainstorm new ideas and kick-start new collaborations for building world-class instruments and producing world-leading science in Australia. We anticipate the first 2 days of the workshop will be focused on the scientific synergies between AAO-MQ and the broader community, while the second 2 days will focus on technological innovation and instrument concepts. We encourage participants to contribute presentations on their research, both astronomical and technological, and existing or planned links to Macquarie. Dates: 19-22 November 2018 Registration: Free but essential via the link below, by November 7 for catering purposes. https://www.mq.edu.au/about/about-the-university/faculties-and-departments/faculty-of-science-and-engineering/departments-and-centres/department-of-physics-and-astronomy/news-and-events/celebrating-aao-mq-2018 Venue: E6A, Ground floor Theatrette, Macquarie University Gayandhi De Silva Australian Astronomical Optics, Macquarie University 105 Delhi Rd, North Ryde, NSW 2113, Australia +61 2 9372 4854 / +61(0)431 407 909 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From psyfitz at gmail.com Mon Oct 15 12:16:07 2018 From: psyfitz at gmail.com (Michael Fitzgerald) Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2018 12:16:07 +1100 Subject: [ASA] Registration Open for ASA EPOC Workshop (Dec 5,6 Perth) Message-ID: Dear ASA Members, *Registration* is *now open* for the biennial Education and Public Outreach Chapter (EPOC) (asaepoc.org) Workshop in Perth, at ICRAR, UWA on December the 5th (Wednesday) and the 6th (Thursday) 2018. This is the second EPO chapter workshop, the first of which was held in 2016. *Registration* is *free*, via the webform on the workshop page: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/oKz0CVAGXPt7yYBDiGnv-J?domain=icrar.org While registration is free, we would like to know about numbers of attendees and their dietary, access and child care considerations ahead of time in order to plan adequately. While we have much planned for the workshop already, we are also considering any and all suggestions for presentations or sessions of any description, which can be submitted to asaepoc at gmail.com at any point. To receive the latest updates about this workshop, please check you are subscribed to the EPOC mailing list using the short form on the righthand side of the asaepoc.org website. The workshop will be a combination of invited talks as well as practical workshops, panel discussions, roundtables and planning meetings for members of the ASA to update, expand and improve EPO practice, both their own and astronomy in general. The general themes are presented here: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/9uxtCWLJY7i2qV3Acx3OPQ?domain=icrar.org On the Friday (7th) there will also be an optional tour to the Gravity Discovery Centre. The day before the workshop (Tuesday the 4th of December), the Science Teacher Association of Western Australia is running it?s annual ?Future Science? conference ( https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/D1LpCXLKZoi1KWAxCD0uDR?domain=stawa.net at Murdoch University for those who might be interested. For more information, please visit the official workshop page: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/oKz0CVAGXPt7yYBDiGnv-J?domain=icrar.org Regards, Michael Fitzgerald Chair, ASA Education and Public Outreach Chapter -- Michael Fitzgerald ARC DECRA Research Fellow , Edith Cowan Institute for Educational Research. Chief Editor, International Astronomical Union astroEDU Chief Investigator, Our Solar Siblings (www.oursolarsiblings.com) (Donate! ) Organizer, Remote Telescopes, Student Research and Education Conference ( rtsre.org) Mobile: 0431 480007 Email: mfitzasp at gmail.com Skype : mfitzasp -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From simon.otoole at mq.edu.au Mon Oct 15 16:33:20 2018 From: simon.otoole at mq.edu.au (Simon O'Toole) Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2018 05:33:20 +0000 Subject: [ASA] New AAT Archive launched Message-ID: [Data Central logo] Announcing the New AAT Archive Data Central is pleased announce the launch of the new AAT archive. The new interface can be found here: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/2VY8CJyp0qhRzg3yiV__Y1?domain=datacentral.org.au Features of the new interface include: * Query by position, date and AAT program ID * Name resolver * Science frames are packaged with best-guess calibrations * Download raw data directly, from one or many queries We hold metadata for all AAT observations dating back to 27 April 1974; the interface will let you query data from the 10 most recent instruments. Please contact us if you are looking for data taken with an instrument not on the current list. Features that are coming soon include: * Pipeline reduction using 2dFdr where applicable * Taipan data for survey team members We welcome comments and suggestions for the new archive service, or indeed any other aspect of Data Central. Please use the Support menu in the top right corner of the web portal. Thanks! Simon O?Toole on behalf of the Data Central team [Data Central] Simon O'Toole ? Senior Research Systems Engineer ? Data Central Project Scientist datacentral.org.au ? Australian Astronomical Optics, Macquarie University ? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From entaylor at swin.edu.au Tue Oct 16 10:53:03 2018 From: entaylor at swin.edu.au (Edward (ned) Taylor) Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2018 10:53:03 +1100 Subject: [ASA] PhD positions in Astronomy at the Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing (CAS), Swinburne Message-ID: Dear colleagues ? I would be grateful if you would forward this call for PhD applications on to your local and international networks. The Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing (CAS) at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne invites applications from students of any nationality for PhD positions to begin in 2019. The deadline for expressions of interest is Monday, November 12.? CAS provides a vibrant and international academic environment, located in one of the most liveable cities in the world. ?PhD candidates undertake cutting-edge research under the supervision of word-leading astronomers. PhD projects cover a range of subjects, including galaxy formation and evolution, cosmology, stars and planets, scientific computing and visualisation, and time-domain astrophysics.?A list of projects with guaranteed funding can be found here. Resources include observations with the Hubble Space Telescope, the Keck telescopes, and the Very Large Telescopes (VLT), and Australia's most powerful supercomputers. Students have access to internal funding for travel to telescopes, international conferences, and collaborative meetings. Our PhD graduates continue their careers at top astronomy institutions around the world. CAS is one of Australia's largest astronomy research institutes, with about 20 faculty, 20 post-doctoral researchers, and 35 PhD students. Swinburne is one of few universities in the world with guaranteed access to the 10-m W.M. Keck telescopes in Hawaii and hosts the headquarters of the Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav). Our astronomers regularly obtain observing time on the HST, VLT, Magellan, AAT, ATCA and Parkes telescopes, and have in-house access to state-of-the-art 3D visualization facilities and OzSTAR, the next generation Australian Supercomputer for Theoretical Astrophysics. The Centre is located in the lively inner city suburb of Hawthorn, only minutes by public transport from Melbourne's city centre. Melbourne is a dynamic and cosmopolitan city with a mild climate and plenty of sunshine. Buzzing inner city neighbourhoods are renowned for their cafes, restaurants, galleries, and festivals, while featuring numerous parks and open spaces. Mountains, ocean, and wildlife are nearby. Melbourne is top ranked for its quality of life and as a destination for working abroad.? Swinburne provides a positive and supportive work environment and comprehensive benefits, including vacation, sick, and parental leave, and thesis publication and relocation cost allowances. Swinburne is committed to the principles of equity, fairness and inclusivity and to a workplace free from discrimination. The University has been recognised as a Workplace Employer of Choice for gender equality for the seventh year and CAS is the recipient of the Silver Pleiades award for its commitment to advancing women in astronomy. We value our diverse work environment and welcome applications from qualified candidates of any gender, orientation, nationality, and background. Related URLs:? Application Website - Expression of Interest More information about the PhD program at CAS Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing ________________________________ Edward (ned) Taylor,?ARC Future Fellow Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing Swinburne University of Technology email office hours: 9?11 Mon Tue Thu in office: Mon Tue Thu Fri -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From cmurugeshan at swin.edu.au Wed Oct 17 12:54:09 2018 From: cmurugeshan at swin.edu.au (Chandrashekar Murugeshan) Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2018 01:54:09 +0000 Subject: [ASA] 2019 URSI Asia Pacific Radio Science Conference Message-ID: Dear Colleagues, The 2019 URSI Asia Pacific Radio Science Conference ( AP-RASC'19) is scheduled to be hosted in New Delhi during Mar 10-15, 2019. Instrumentation efforts and early results from ASKAP, UTMOST, ATCA and other current radio astronomy facilities would be of interest to the community. Therefore, consider presenting a paper in the conference. The deadline for a talk submission is 25th October 2018. The main link and session details are given below. You may circulate this information among potential research colleagues. J05: Radio Astronomy Instrumentation & Techniques ? I (Rcvr Systems: Analog/Digital/Optical Fibre) Conveners: B Ramesh and S Srikant Increased bandwidth, sensitivity and wider field of view are some prime characteristics for new generation of receivers on radio telescopes that are being upgraded or built, such as FAST, MWA, ASKAP, Upgraded GMRT, ORT and MOST, as well as SARAS, SWAN, ELI, CSRH to name a few. In order to meet these demands, there has been plenty of research and development efforts taking place in various labs around the globe. This session aims to focus on progress and advances in receiver and radiometer technology. Suggested topics include design and construction of cryogenically cooled heterodyne and bolometers receivers, receivers with LNAs at ambient temperature for traditional multi-beams and phased array feeds (PAF), radiometers, RFI mitigation using PAFs, narrow band filters, HTS filters etc., technology development in the areas of improved dynamic range, time response, spectral bandwidth, spectral resolution, compactness in size etc. Other topics covered in this session include calibration techniques for single telescopes, interferometers and array receivers. This session will provide a forum for those engaged in these activities to share their experience and understanding, as well as to address and discuss possible solutions to meet the present and future challenges. https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/6x5iC2xZYvCv9jlEun7cAK?domain=aprasc2019.com https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/zSVCC3Q8Z2FwEBARHqGuH8?domain=aprasc2019.com For further information you may also contact Prof. Ramesh Balasubramanyam at ramesh at rri.res.in Kind Regards, Chandrashekar Murugeshan -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From s.martell at unsw.edu.au Fri Oct 19 08:07:56 2018 From: s.martell at unsw.edu.au (Sarah Martell) Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2018 21:07:56 +0000 Subject: [ASA] Registrations now open for "SciCoder: The Australian Tour presented by ASTRO 3D" In-Reply-To: <78ced625-667e-a08a-357e-5c77423d4046@gmail.com> References: <78ced625-667e-a08a-357e-5c77423d4046@gmail.com> Message-ID: <8d93dff3-d3d9-9658-e2c1-e327547659b1@unsw.edu.au> Dear colleagues, We have additional financial support available for the SciCoder workshops beyond what has already been requested. If you would like to attend one of the workshops but would need support, please apply, and we will continue to process requests on a first-come-first-served basis as long as we have funds available. Cheers, Sarah Martell for the ASA ECR Chapter On 5/10/18 9:23 am, ASA Early Career Researcher Chapter wrote: Dear ASA members, Registrations are now open for "SciCoder: The Australian Tour presented by ASTRO 3D" for the 3 different workshop locations across Australia. The registration fee will be $330 and the attendance is capped at 40 at each location. We encourage you to sign-up early; depending on the attendance, we may open up registrations to the broader Australian research community. You can register via the following links: * Perth, Oct 29 - Nov 2: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/kYGlCL7rK8tAzEE0CBKxMB?domain=trybooking.com * Melbourne, Nov 19 - Nov 23: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/aFKLCMwvLQTgnEEpCk4V8K?domain=trybooking.com * Sydney, Dec 3 - Dec 7: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/qqveCNLwM9iAgvvYCjdsqS?domain=trybooking.com The SciCoder workshop is created and presented by Dr. Demitri Muna who has been offering this training since 2010. SciCoder is targeted to those who have not had much (or any) formal training in writing software but learned it piecemeal in the context of their research. The workshop is appropriate for early career researchers (grad students, postdocs) as well as anyone who would like focussed training on software development. Those who write basic scripts in languages like IDL or Python and would like to transition to writing object-oriented code and reusable libraries will particularly benefit. Topics covered include (also see https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/9NQSCOMxNytJBqqDFrjCkV?domain=scicoder.org: * Modern programming practices * Version control with git and github * Unit tests to ensure software continues to work as expected * Tools to improve software development environment (command-line, regular expressions etc) * Database design, the SQL query language, and interacting with databases from python * Advanced topics include multi-processing, the R language, and a special section on Astropy The SciCoder workshops have been enabled by ASTRO 3D and ADACS, along with UniMelb, UNSW, ICRAR, USyd and the Hunstead Gift for Astrophysics, OzGrav, CASS, and the ASA. We have limited funds available to support suitable attendees. Please email us (asa.ecr.chapter at gmail.com) with a short description (300 words or less) of how the workshop will be particularly beneficial to you, and a justification for the financial support request. We will try our best to accommodate as many requests as possible to maximize attendance broadly. Relevant Deadlines: 1. Registrations stay open till first workshop day (capped at 40 attendees) 2. Review of financial requests start on Monday, Oct 15. Please feel free to reach out the ASA Early Career Researcher Chapter Steering Committee if you have any questions. Cheers, Manodeep Sinha, Chair, ASA ECR Chapter Steering Committee https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/9vSdCP7yOZtOLyyBi6oGur?domain=asa-ecr.org asa.ecr.chapter at gmail.com -- Sarah Martell Senior Lecturer School of Physics, UNSW Sydney s.martell at unsw.edu.au / +61 2 9385 6547 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From scott.croom at sydney.edu.au Fri Oct 19 17:47:51 2018 From: scott.croom at sydney.edu.au (Scott Croom) Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2018 06:47:51 +0000 Subject: [ASA] ASTRO 3D PDRA in galaxy evolution and integral field spectroscopy at University of Sydney Message-ID: Dear all, Please see the job add below and pass it on to others who you think may be interested Many thanks Scott ############## Research position focused in galaxy evolution and integral field spectroscopy Full-time/Part-time, 3 years Fixed Term Employment. Academic Level A, Base Salary: AU$92,682 p.a. - AU$98, 940 p.a. (pro-rata if applicable) plus leave loading and a generous employer?s contribution to superannuation Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to undertake research on galaxy evolution and integral field spectroscopy using the new HECTOR multi-object integral field spectrograph to be commissioned in 2019 on the Anglo-Australian Telescope, as part of the ARC Centre of Excellence for All-sky Astrophysics in 3 Dimensions (ASTRO 3D), under the guidance of Prof. Scott Croom. ASTRO 3D is a $40m Research Centre of Excellence led by Prof. Lisa Kewley. ASTRO 3D is funded over seven years by the Australian Research Council and supported by six collaborating Australian universities - ANU, University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, Swinburne University of Technology, University of Western Australia and Curtin University. Other Australian partners in the Centre include CSIRO, the Australian Astronomical Observatory and National Computational Infrastructure. ASTRO 3D includes collaborations with world leading international institutions. This position is based at the University of Sydney. The ASTRO 3D mission is to produce a comprehensive picture of the evolution of matter, the chemical elements, and ionizing radiation in the Universe from shortly after the Big Bang to the present day. ASTRO 3D trains the next generation of scientific leaders and conducts nationwide education and public outreach programs. ASTRO 3D supports the activities of around 200 researchers, administrative staff and students, provides a collaborative working environment and supports a flexible, family friendly working environment. Subject to visa restrictions, this opportunity is available as either a full-time or part-time position With HECTOR we will be able to address key outstanding questions in the field of galaxy formation and evolution. There will also be some opportunity to carry out science using the already completed SAMI Galaxy Survey, the precursor to HECTOR. We are seeking to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate that will: * Have a PhD in Astrophysics or closely-related discipline * Observe using the HECTOR instrument at the AAT. * Analyze HECTOR Survey data, particularly with regard to galaxy kinematics. * Contribute to the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate research students. * Lead aspects of HECTOR Survey infrastructure, such as targeting, observing, and/or pipeline processing of data. * Lead the publication of papers based on the HECTOR Survey. All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number 1879/0918F to apply. Your application should include a CV with a full publication list, contact details for three referees that will be contacted if you are shortlisted, and direct responses to the selection criteria. Closing date: 11:30pm, 8 November 2018 (Sydney Time) The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. 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URL: From cormac.reynolds at csiro.au Fri Oct 19 19:22:46 2018 From: cormac.reynolds at csiro.au (Cormac Reynolds) Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2018 16:22:46 +0800 Subject: [ASA] ATUC Meeting 20-21 November 2018 Message-ID: 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 site in Marsfield on Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st November, 2018. On Tuesday 20th November an Open Session will be held that consists of reports and updates on the various aspects of ATNF operations. The Open Session will run from 11:00 until approx. 15:30. All users are welcome to register to attend the Open Session. An agenda, with details for remote participation, will shortly be made available on the ATUC web page (see below). All attendees of the Open Session are requested to register (free) at: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/3CF-C81Zj6t76jMncnZfaF?domain=events.csiro.au 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: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/u4byC91ZkQt5kmKocEo-Uk?domain=atnf.csiro.au (registration, ATUC reports, responses, online feedback form). Regards, Cormac Reynolds (for ATUC) -- --------------------------------- cormac.reynolds at csiro.au +61864368748 CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science ---------------------------------