From caroline.foster at sydney.edu.au Tue Jan 21 08:54:25 2020 From: caroline.foster at sydney.edu.au (Caroline Foster) Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 21:54:25 +0000 Subject: [ASA] Call for OPC nominees for category C: Interstellar medium, star formation and planetary systems. Message-ID: <86EFAE56-3AF6-491D-BE12-0D83D5B7D3B5@sydney.edu.au> Good morning all, Please circulate this email widely to other interested members of our community who may not be on this mailing list. As your ESO UC representative, I am tasked with providing nominations for the ESO Observing Proposal Committee (OPC), which is responsible for telescope time allocation (more commonly known as a TAC). ESO has just asked me to urgently seek new nominations for category C: Interstellar medium, star formation and planetary systems. The terms of reference and rules of procedures are available here. The OPC meets twice a year physically in Garching, Germany, at ESO?s expense. Selected panel and committee members will need to carefully review several tens of proposals each and grade around 100 proposals at the meeting based on discussion. Serving on the OPC represents a significant amount of work and time. For this reason, people typically serve on the OPC for only 2 consecutive periods (1 year), although more senior astronomers may be asked to serve for 2 years as panel chairs. If you/someone you know are/is qualified and available to serve on the OPC (ESO requests for 2nd postdoc of beyond) especially within category C, please email me directly. Be sure to include 3 OPC subcategory in order of priority. Additionally, ORCID, experience on ESO telescopes and the year of PhD award may optionally be included with the nomination (recommended). If you have been nominated recently, but haven?t been contacted by ESO yet, know that your name stays in the system for a total of 4 periods (2 years). If you are unsure, I am quite happy to check the database for your name. Clear skies! Caroline -- Dr Caroline Foster ASTRO3D Fellow & ESO Users Committee Representative Pronouns: she/her/hers The University of Sydney Faculty of Science, Sydney Institute for Astrophysics 360B, A28 | The University of Sydney | NSW | +61 286 276 411 | +61 430 453 532 caroline.foster at sydney.edu.au | www.carofoster.com Office days: Monday (@USyd), Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (@USyd) INSPIRED ? the Campaign to support the University of Sydney sydney.edu.au/inspired CRICOS 00026A This email plus any attachments to it are confidential. Any unauthorised use is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error, please delete it and any attachments. Please think of our environment and only print this email if necessary. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From s.brough at unsw.edu.au Tue Jan 21 09:12:09 2020 From: s.brough at unsw.edu.au (Sarah Brough) Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 22:12:09 +0000 Subject: [ASA] LSST@Europe 4 - registration open! In-Reply-To: <5F32D1D3-AC5B-4B9B-9619-1D9716630579@inaf.it> References: <5F32D1D3-AC5B-4B9B-9619-1D9716630579@inaf.it> Message-ID: <0b81b606-989d-f217-7b6f-6beafe391898@unsw.edu.au> LSST at Europe4 Shaping the European Contribution to LSST Rome, Italy | 8 ?12 June 2020 https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/BhXgCq7BKYtM2vylCZOPIi?domain=lssteurope4.eu This conference follows the very successful LSST at Europe1 (Cambridge), 2 (Belgrade) and 3 (Lyon) workshops organized in 2013, 2016 and 2018 to foster the European participation in the LSST project, as well as the analogous LSST at ASIA organized in 2019 by and for the Asian, Australian and African communities. The LSST project is moving forward in the construction phase, and activities in the LSST Science Collaborations are vibrant and involve a significant European participation. The recent adoption of an ?in-kind? contribution to regulate the access of International participants to the LSST data clearly represents a major paradigm shift for the participation of the European astronomical community, with existing agreements that need to be re-negotiated by mid-2021. The LSST at Europe4 conference, right in the middle of this path, provides the community with a perfect opportunity to discuss proposals and plans. In this framework, the main objectives of LSST at Europe4 are to: - provide an update of the status of the LSST Project; - foster and promote the participation of European scientists to the activities of the Science Collaborations; - discuss opportunities and proposals to help European participants shape the ?in-kind? contributions for the development of the LSST project; - discuss potential common initiatives at the European level to support the participation of European scientists to LSST; - provide an update description of the LSST data products of different levels; - discuss the LSST science drivers: current perspectives and future developments; - explore synergies with other facilities, with a special emphasis on the European ones. The conference is organised by INAF, the LSST Corporation, Accademia dei Lincei and La Societ? Astronomica Italiana. 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URL: From pete.wheeler at uwa.edu.au Tue Jan 21 18:00:17 2020 From: pete.wheeler at uwa.edu.au (Pete Wheeler) Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 07:00:17 +0000 Subject: [ASA] Fwd: APRIM 2020 | Call for Abstracts Closing Soon | Speaker Announcement | Sponsorship Prospectus References: <400d5ced550f3aa8b6b6b3541.b6a650d37a.20200121014544.a520370e59.d353db20@mail28.atl71.mcdlv.net> Message-ID: <64DCE634-D0F8-4089-8EA6-FA0E7E857515@uwa.edu.au> Dear ASA Members, Abstracts for the Asia-Pacific Regional IAU Meeting 2020 will soon be closing. APRIM2020 will be held July 6-10 in Perth, at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/jM7dCGvmB5iz3WqnCKhIQm?domain=aprim2020.org The conference will incorporate the ASA?s Annual General Meeting and ASA prize lectures. https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/fzbaCJyp0qhj9pyOhG3HaR?domain=aprim2020.org Registrations will open up in the next couple of weeks and the deadline for abstract submission is Friday, 14 February 2020. 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URL: From rshannon at swin.edu.au Wed Jan 22 16:52:18 2020 From: rshannon at swin.edu.au (Ryan Shannon) Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 05:52:18 +0000 Subject: [ASA] PhD positions in Astronomy at the Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing (CAS), Swinburne In-Reply-To: References: 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 2020. The deadline for expressions of interest is Wednesday, Feb 12. CAS provides a vibrant and international academic environment, located in one of the most liveable cities in the world. Our 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 potential PhD topics can be found here. CAS is one of Australia's largest astronomy research institutes, with about 20 faculty, 20 postdoctoral researchers, and 40 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 ARC Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav). Our astronomers and students regularly obtain observing time on the HST, VLT, Magellan, AAT, ASKAP, ATCA, MeerKAT, and Parkes telescopes, search for and study gravitational wave sources with LIGO, have in-house access to state-of-the-art 3D visualization facilities, and use OzSTAR, the next generation Australian Supercomputer for theoretical astrophysics. 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. 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 Dr Ryan Shannon ARC Future Fellow Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing Swinburne University of Technology -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From matt.owers at mq.edu.au Thu Jan 23 14:29:51 2020 From: matt.owers at mq.edu.au (Matt Owers) Date: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 03:29:51 +0000 Subject: [ASA] Call for eRosita and Australian Collaboration Proposals In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Dear ASA members, This is a friendly reminder that the first call for proposals for collaborative projects between Australian-based and eROSITA_DE astronomers is open until 28 January 2020, 24:00 UTC (11am 29th January Sydney time). Please see the below email for details on how to apply, and links to relevant websites. Following this initial call, proposals will be accepted but will not be considered until the next meeting of the management group, which is not expected to occur until the second half of 2020. We look forward to reading your proposals! Cheers, Matt Owers. Matt Owers eROSITA Australian Science Lead Senior Lecturer Department of Physics and Astronomy, Macquarie University ph: +61 2 9850 8910 ________________________________ From: Matt Owers Sent: 11 December 2019 09:10 To: asa at physics.usyd.edu.au Subject: Call for eRosita and Australian Collaboration Proposals Dear colleagues, I would like to draw your attention to the renewed partnership between Australian-based astronomers, represented by Astronomy Australia Limited (AAL) and the German eROSITA Consortium (eROSITA_DE), which will provide exciting new opportunities for multi-wavelength astronomy projects across the southern sky. Following the relationship established by CAASTRO with eROSITA_DE, a new Memorandum of Understanding between AAL and eROSITA_DE has been signed, and that agreement covers all astronomers at Australian institutions. The list of participating Australian facilities and surveys is provided on the eROSITA Collaboration AAL webpage (https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/JaT5CANZvPiDqJEQiG0xpb?domain=astronomyaustralia.org.au), while basic information about eROSITA is available online on the eROSITA MPE webpage (https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/oktzCBNZwLiL2J8Gi62FXz?domain=mpe.mpg.de). After the successful launch onboard the SRG satellite on July 13, 2019, eROSITA has completed its Calibration and Performance Verification observations on December 8, and has now entered the all-sky survey phase. The CalPV data are being analysed now, and will be released to the public at the end of 2020 (TBC). A current status and planned eROSITA observations can also be found on the eROSITA Collaboration AAL webpage. Given all the above developments, we are now opening a new call for proposals for joint eROSITA_DE/Australia projects. The proposal submission will be open until 28 January 2020, 24:00 UTC. How to apply Proposals should be submitted on the template attached and should be sent to the eRosita_DE/Australian Collaboration Technical Secretary, Dr Lucyna Kedziora-Chudczer via email (lucyna.chudczer at astronomyaustralia.org.au). In the template please use the suggested filename structure, including the name of the most relevant Science Working Group (), the names of the two co-PIs and a version number (). The collaborative science projects will: * require the use of products associated with both the eROSITA_DE survey and Australian surveys/facilities. * involve at least one member from each of the eROSITA_DE survey and an Australian Institution * not be in conflict with existing eROSITA_DE or Australian projects * (optionally) allow participation by undergraduate and postgraduate students * adhere to the existing policies for the individual facilities involved (e.g. proprietary periods, data access, survey teams, observing time, publications). We strongly encourage potential proposers to get in touch with their corresponding partners early on. If you are interested in using eROSITA and Australian facilities for your research, but do not know who to contact specifically, please do not hesitate to ask the contact persons listed below. The eROSITA Collaboration AAL webpage also includes a list of eROSITA_DE contacts: PI, Project Scientist and Chairs of Science Working Groups. We remind you that, according to the eROSITA_DE Policy, each proposal should be approved by the eROSITA_DE Science Working Group before submission. Proposal Submission Outcomes The process of proposal assessment is described in the MoU and the details can be found on the Australian/eROSITA_DE Projects website (https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/tT2BCD1jy9t8Gr39UA-ZrT?domain=astronomyaustralia.org.au). All proposals selected to become the eROSITA/Australian Collaborative Projects will be listed on the AAL (eROSITA) webpage and all PIs will be informed by email about the outcome of their submissions. The AAL/eROSITA Management Committee will monitor progress of approved projects according with the MoU agreement. We look forward to hearing your ideas, and to seeing new discoveries emerge from this partnership. If you have any questions on this exciting opportunity, please do not hesitate to contact me (matt.owers at mq.edu.au) or AAL (Dr Lucyna Chudczer, Program Manager, 02 9372 4842, lucyna.chudczer at astronomyaustralia.org.au). Best regards, Matt Owers Matt Owers eROSITA Australian Science Lead Senior Lecturer Department of Physics and Astronomy, Macquarie University ph: +61 2 9850 8910 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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