From scott.croom at sydney.edu.au Mon Mar 4 18:21:34 2019 From: scott.croom at sydney.edu.au (Scott Croom) Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2019 07:21:34 +0000 Subject: [ASA] PDRA in AGN feedback at University of Sydney Message-ID: <865A7209-60B8-480C-98D4-F4475826EEA3@sydney.edu.au> Dear Colleagues, Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Sydney to carry out research focused on understanding AGN feedback and triggering as part of an Australian Research Council Discovery Project led by Prof. Scott Croom. A specific focus will be on using integral field spectroscopic observations taken with the MUSE instrument on the VLT as part of the Close AGN Reference Survey (CARS), as well as extensive multiwavelength follow-up. Other analysis may include use of large statistical samples of AGN as well as hydrodynamical simulations of galaxy mergers. You will work with an international team, including Dr Bernd Husemann, Prof. Sara Ellison and Dr Jorge Moreno. Specific activities will include: * Analysis of CARS data, particularly with regard to star formation time-scales and the evidence for feedback. * Writing proposals for further follow-up and carrying out observations. * Contribute to the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate research students. The position is 2 years fixed term, full time, Academic Level A with base salary AU$92,682 p.a. plus a generous employer's contribution to superannuation. A possible extension is available for up to 1 year, subject to performance and funding. All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number 312/0219F to apply. 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URL: From Martin.Bell at uts.edu.au Wed Mar 6 13:27:45 2019 From: Martin.Bell at uts.edu.au (Martin Bell) Date: Wed, 6 Mar 2019 02:27:45 +0000 Subject: [ASA] PhD scholarship available at University of Technology Sydney Message-ID: <5084FCBB-6D39-49C9-A3F7-40B08EED7A16@uts.edu.au> Dear ASA members, If you are, or you have any students that would be interested in the following position, please pass it on. A PhD scholarship is available to work with Dr. Martin Bell at the University of Technology Sydney in the department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences. The student will be co-supervised by Professor Tara Murphy at the Sydney Institute for Astronomy at the University of Sydney (a short walk away from UTS). This PhD will concentrate on detecting radio counterparts from gravitational wave events and there will be a significant focus on data science. The student will analyse data from a range of radio telescopes located in Australia and they will develop cutting edge data science techniques to identify transient signals associated with cataclysmic gravitational wave events e.g. binary neutron star mergers. For more information about how apply please follow the link: https://www.uts.edu.au/scholarship/radio-afterglows-gravitational-waves-phd-scholarship-stipend?fbclid=IwAR2bCE2Gri01-u3QGAlUKfUmZNLg6GqCNZKqTJHkKEeSbJM_o67LHihzrvI Many thanks Martin Dr Martin Bell | Lecturer School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences Room: 07.05.025; Phone 02 9514 2243 UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, SYDNEY [cid:image001.png at 01D2E9A6.0D0FADE0] [cid:image002.png at 01D2E9A6.0D0FADE0] [cid:image003.png at 01D2E9A6.0D0FADE0] UTS CRICOS Provider Code: 00099F DISCLAIMER: This email message and any accompanying attachments may contain confidential information. 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This event will take place from 2:00-3:30pm AEDT (11:00-12:30 AWST) on Thursday 14 March 2019. Following short presentations about the OPC process and how to address the various sections of the proposal form, there will be plenty of time for questions and discussion. If you, or members of your institution as a group would like to participate then please contact Stuart.Ryder at astronomyaustralia.org.au for details of how to connect via Zoom. For those unable to participate at that time, access to a recording of the event will be made available afterwards upon request. Cheers, Stuart ______________________________ Dr. Stuart Ryder Program Manager (Mon, Wed, Fri) Astronomy Australia Ltd. T: 02 9850 9372 F: 03 9214 4396 E: stuart.ryder at astronomyaustralia.org.au W: www.astronomyaustralia.org.au P: P.O. 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The role includes software engineering and testing, research and development activities and training. The successful applicant will work both independently and directly with other members of the ADACS team, as well as with members of the Australian and international astronomy communities. This is a full-time, 2-year fixed term position with a starting salary from $97,837 and 17% superannuation (part-time options are available and there will be opportunities to extend the contract dependent on future funding). The person ideally suited to this role will: - be an impressive individual with a passion for applying professional data science and high performance computing methodologies to enable or accelerate astronomical discovery; - have a degree in computer science, software engineering or information technology with relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training within an astronomy context; - have extensive experience in software development; - have a demonstrated ability to deliver software development (or closely related) projects on time and on budget with successful end-user outcomes. Applications close at 5pm on 5th April 2019. The full advertisement, including the position description and instructions on how to apply, are available at: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/kMIjCYWL1viKGqW2f09MTt?domain=swinjobs.nga.net.au The diverse culture within Swinburne is a source of strength. We have an inclusive working environment with employees from a variety of backgrounds. We acknowledge that diversity in the university workforce increases the effectiveness of teams and our capacity for innovation. We welcome applications from Indigenous people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. It would be greatly appreciated if you could bring this to the attention of potential applicants and circulate widely. Best regards, Jarrod Hurley -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: