From robert.shen at astronomyaustralia.org.au Mon Mar 2 12:03:15 2020 From: robert.shen at astronomyaustralia.org.au (Robert Shen) Date: Mon, 2 Mar 2020 12:03:15 +1100 Subject: [ASA] NCI: Australasian Leadership Computing Grants Message-ID: Dear All, This email is a reminder that NCI has announced a new scheme for extreme-scale computational science: Australasian Leadership Computing Grants. Allocations will be *30-50 MSU per project, valid for Q2-Q4, 2020*. The call for applications is designed to identify meritorious research projects with demonstrated ability to use HPC systems effectively at scale, and to provide these projects with larger allocations for extreme-scale computational science. The application for allocations is a two-stage process. Please find details here: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/1WyDCP7yOZtKKk41gHzh6R4?domain=nci.org.au Many thanks, Robert ______________________________________________ Dr Robert (Xiaobin) Shen Senior Program Manager, Astronomy Australia Ltd. M: 0450 649 457 T: 03 9214 5520 *AAL is committed to equity and diversity and endeavours to create an environment in which every individual is treated with dignity and respect.* -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From adam.watts at research.uwa.edu.au Mon Mar 2 13:39:08 2020 From: adam.watts at research.uwa.edu.au (Adam Watts) Date: Mon, 2 Mar 2020 02:39:08 +0000 Subject: [ASA] Harley Wood School registration now open Message-ID: Howdy everyone, We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2020 Harley Wood School of Astronomy (HWSA), which will be held on Wadjemup (also known as Rottnest Island) off the coast of Perth, Western Australia. The school is open to both Australian and international students, and we kindly ask that participants register before March 30th as there will be limited places after this date due to accommodation restrictions. While we are finalising the costs of the school, we can guarantee that the fee will not be more than $420. The ASA is also offering a $250 subsidy to ASA student members (including those with pending applications) who are attending both the HWSA and the APRIM to encourage attendance. There may also be travel support available in special cases for ASA student members, and an application form will be circulated in the future. Further information and the registration form can be found at https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/nVHSCoVzGQirr08L4I1wVej?domain=icrar.org Last, we kindly ask that this email is circulated through your home institutions to also reach non ASA members. 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White Papers may include: ? a science program (e.g., a survey, project, theoretical or other program) that could be included in a next Centre of Excellence to ASTRO 3D ? an individual scientific topic of interest and proposed contribution of an individual to the next Centre of Excellence to ASTRO 3D ? the vision for an entire Centre of Excellence to follow on from ASTRO 3D, including proposed new Director ? the vision for an entire Centre of Excellence that is distinct from ASTRO 3D but builds on one or more ASTRO 3D programs, including proposed new Director Any member of the Australian astronomical community may submit a white paper, irrespective of membership of ASTRO 3D. White papers should be no more than 4 pages, with the exception of new Centre visions which may be 6 pages. White papers should be produced on the attached template and should be emailed to director.astro3d at anu.edu.au by Thursday April 30. White paper authors will be invited to take part in a series of discussions, beginning in May 2020 with the aim to identify the broad range of science and structure for the next Centre proposal following on from ASTRO 3D. If you would like to be notified of the discussion dates in advance of the April 30 deadline, please email director.astro3d at anu.edu.au to notify your intent to submit a white paper. Questions should also be directed to director.astro3d at anu.edu.au. ___________________________________________________ Professor Lisa Kewley, FAA Director, ARC Centre for Excellence in All-Sky Astrophysics in 3D ARC Laureate Fellow Research School for Astronomy & Astrophysics Australian National University Cotter Road Weston Creek ACT 2611 p. +61 2 6125 8028 e. lisa.kewley at anu.edu.au __________________________________________________ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Over decades, this Sydney-based group has established an enviable reputation for its astronomical instrumentation across optical, mechanical and electronic engineering, software (instrument and telescope control, and pipeline development) and full lifecycle data management. The AAO-Macquarie group has a long-standing commitment to advancing equity and diversity principles. We hold silver status in the Pleiades awards, Australia?s scheme for certifying commitment and progress in equity, diversity and inclusion in astronomy and physics, a SAGE Athena Swan Bronze award, and are committed to continual improvement in these principles. Candidates will have completed a bachelor's degree or higher in software engineering, computer science, or information technology, or in an engineering, physics, or astronomy related discipline with relevant experience and training in software engineering. We are seeking a team player with significant years of experience in designing and implementing complex software solutions in C/C++ and Python. They have strong verbal and written communication skills, and are highly organised in planning and prioritising work to meet demanding deadlines. For further information and to apply for the position please go to https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/iHG6CZYM2VF55ZwX3tziWRq?domain=jobs.mq.edu.au Specific Role Enquiries: Dr Katrina Sealey, Head of AAO Research Data and Software (katrina.sealey at mq.edu.au) General Recruitment Enquiries: Anne Kumanan, HR Officer (anne.kumanan at mq.edu.au) Closing date: Sunday 22nd March 2020 23:55 AEDT Please feel free to share this broadly with your networks. Many thanks, Nuria. -- ------------------------------------------------------------------ Nuria P. F. 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All attendees of the Open Session are requested to register (free) at: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/RuZ0CnxyErC7G7X6jU9AEpy?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 in advance of the meeting. Information on ATUC and how to contact its members can be found at: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/rTQJCoVzGQirXrDKZIzbQ7t?domain=atnf.csiro.au (registration, agenda, ATUC reports, responses). Regards, Cormac Reynolds (for ATUC) -- --------------------------------- cormac.reynolds at csiro.au +61864368748 CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science --------------------------------- From David.Pontin at newcastle.edu.au Wed Mar 4 16:31:10 2020 From: David.Pontin at newcastle.edu.au (David Pontin) Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2020 05:31:10 +0000 Subject: [ASA] Postdoctoral Research Associate position in Solar Physics/Magnetohydrodynamics at University of Newcastle, Australia Message-ID: Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research associate position working in Solar Physics and related fields at the University of Newcastle, Australia. The successful candidate will work with A/Prof David Pontin, and join a newly-established and growing group in Solar Physics. As the ideal candidate, you are already working in solar physics or have a background in space or astrophysics. Either a finishing PhD student or candidate with previous postdoc experience in solar physics, (space) plasma physics, astrophysics, applied mathematics or similar subject, you will show: - Demonstrated computational experience and theoretical skills. - An interest in understanding the solar corona and the fundamental physical processes that occur there. - Proven ability to work proactively and independently to achieve research outcomes. - Confident communication skills and enjoy interacting as part of a team or workgroup. Further details can be found at https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/g9rbCnxyErC7G7649i99IzX?domain=newcastle.edu.au Search job reference 4262. The position is available for three years, and the closing date is the 29th of March. Enquiries should be directed to David Pontin (David.Pontin at newcastle.edu.au) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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This conference will focus on dynamics as a way to probe and learn about black holes across all mass scales, and topics will include the environment around Sgr A*, black hole mass measurements, demographics, rates for gravitational wave events, accretion disk dynamics around single and binary black holes, and tidal disruption events. Experts across this wide range of subfields will be brought together to canvass observational and theoretical progress, highlight key unanswered questions, and motivate future directions, particularly in the era of extremely large telescopes. The meeting will include plenty of time for discussion (both during and after the session) at this beautiful, all-inclusive resort. As usual, there is no registration fee for this conference. Partial travel reimbursement is available for graduate students and postdocs. Invited Speakers include: Katie Auchettl, University of Copenhagen Misty Bentz, Georgia State University Rebecca Bernstein, GMTO Laura Blecha, University of Florida Thomas Callister, Flatiron Institute Maya Fishbach, University of Chicago Suvi Gezari, University of Maryland Jenny Greene, Princeton University Kayhan Gultekin, University of Michigan Myungshin Im, CEOU, Seoul National University Chung-Pei Ma, UC Berkeley Morgan Macleod, Harvard CfA Chiara Mingarelli, Flatiron Institute Smadar Naoz, UCLA Amy Reines, Montana State University Please see the Community Science Meeting website for more information and a link to the registration portal. The registration deadline is August 3, 2020. We look forward to seeing you there! Jonelle Walsh & Laura Blecha, on behalf of the Scientific Organizing Committee Rebecca Bernstein (GMTO Chief Scientist) for the GMTO team. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The NGS2 system was commissioned in October 2019 (see attached the article published in Gemini Focus). The new NGS2 system allows the use of fainter guide stars - the previous limit with the old system was R=15.5 in good conditions. During commissioning the loop was closed on a R=18 star in average conditions. This results in a huge improvement of the sky coverage for GeMS (2.5 magnitude is approximately equivalent to a gain of 8 times in sky coverage). Acquisition times have also been reduced by almost tenfold. The ANU team was awarded a total of 7 nights of guaranteed time, which they have kindly offered to the Australian community via this open call for proposals process. This allocation will be split between the 2020B and 2021A semesters. All proposals will be reviewed and assessed by ATAC. The observing time will be allocated in 'classical' mode, which means that observations will be scheduled for specific nights. All observers are required to cover their own expenses for travel to Chile and accommodation at the observatory. Applicants are encouraged to consider pooling their requests and/or allocations in order to minimise the amount and cost of travel. Proposals for GSAOI observations on the Gemini South telescope in Semester 2020B (1 Aug 2020 - 31 January 2021) are due by *5:00pm AEST, Monday 6 April 2020.* How to apply Gemini proposals must be submitted using the 2020B release of the Phase I Tool (PIT) that can be downloaded from: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/hkpSC6X13RtroygOQFpGfG-?domain=software.gemini.edu Please use the following page for a step-by-step guide and tutorials for submission of proposals using the Phase I Tool: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/ZfRkC71ZgLtAmZ0p3sW0OUp?domain=gemini.edu ol-pit/phase-i-tool-help For information about GSAOI and full details on instrument status, please see: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/ojmgC81Zj6t6jYAvnU2O_2M?domain=gemini.edu as well as the official Gemini Observatory Call for Proposals at: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/jgYwC91ZkQtkm263ohOIccy?domain=gemini.edu For more information contact the ATAC Secretariat: Street Address: AAO - Macquarie University 105 Delhi Rd, North Ryde NSW 2113 Australia E-mail: aat at astronomyaustralia.org.au Web: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/d4lVC0YZWVFG2m9o6cO_WzD?domain=astronomyaustralia.org.au Dr Lucyna Kedziora-Chudczer Program Manager Astronomy Australia Ltd (Sydney Office) E: lucyna.chudczer at astronomyaustralia.org.au W: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/jAMrCgZowLHAlGj0Vs7oMRv?domain=astronomyaustralia.org.au/ AAL is committed to equity and diversity and endeavours to create an environment in which every individual is treated with dignity and respect. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Australia Telescope User Committee (ATUC) ATUC is a group of ten to fifteen scientists, including two student members, that represents the users of the Australia Telescope National Facility. ATUC meetings are a forum for users to raise any issues regarding the operation of the facility and to suggest changes to its operation. ATUC also discusses and recommends priorities for ATNF future development plans. ATUC meets twice a year, usually in April and October. Members are appointed for a term of three years, with student members being appointed for one year (two meetings). New members will join ATUC beginning at its October 2020 meeting. More information: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/fC2_CP7yOZtK4NlWwhzG8oE?domain=atnf.csiro.au ATNF Time Assignment Committee (TAC): The TAC is the committee that reviews and grades proposals for time on the Parkes radio telescope, Australia Telescope Compact Array and Long Baseline Array and host country time on antennas of the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex at Tidbinbilla. The TAC meets twice a year, generally in early February and late July. Members are appointed for a term of three years. New members will join the TAC beginning at its February 2021 meeting. More information: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/eACICQnzP0tk6lxOQuPZOrk?domain=atnf.csiro.au Next steps Nominees are asked to send their name, affiliation and a <100 word summary of their specialisation to Amanda Gray (Amanda.Gray at csiro.au) by Friday 27 March 2020. Please include in the subject line of your email which committee you are interested in. 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