From bryan.gaensler at utoronto.ca Mon Nov 15 10:16:30 2021 From: bryan.gaensler at utoronto.ca (Bryan Gaensler) Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2021 23:16:30 +0000 Subject: [ASA] Assistant Professor - Experimental Astrophysics, University of Toronto Message-ID: Closing Date: Jan 10, 2022, 11:59PM ET Req ID: 8681 Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing) Institution: University of Toronto Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science Department: David A. Dunlap Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) To apply: https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-Assistant-Professor-Experimental-Astrophysics-ON/552287117/ The David A. Dunlap Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics (DADDAA) and the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto together invite applications for a full-time tenure-stream position in the area of experimental astrophysics. This is a joint appointment between DADDAA (51%) and the Dunlap Institute (49%) at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2022. Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in astronomy, astrophysics, or a related area by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter. We further require a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. The selection will be based on this record of excellence. Demonstrated excellence in teaching at undergraduate and/or graduate levels, as well as in public outreach is also required. We seek applicants in astronomical instrumentation or experimental astrophysics whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance the strengths of DADDAA and the Dunlap Institute. The successful candidate is expected to establish and lead an innovative, externally funded instrumentation-driven research program; supervise research projects carried out by graduate and undergraduate students; teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses; and engage in university service activities. Candidates must provide evidence of excellence in research, which can be demonstrated by the applicant?s cover letter, a record of publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, and strong endorsements from referees of high standing. We seek candidates who develop and apply innovative instrumentation to advance our understanding of the Universe, with a focus on potential scientific impact. In their application materials, the successful candidate must: ? Demonstrate experience in astronomical instrumentation through the construction of astronomical instruments either as a lead/senior investigator or by playing an important role on a team, while also demonstrating strong technical and scientific leadership; ? Present a strong instrumentation development plan, with a focus on how their vision can be achieved at the University of Toronto; ? Demonstrate experience in or capacity for working within instrumentation teams, as well as developing collaborations and working collaboratively; and ? Demonstrate their capacity to prepare the leaders of the future in astronomical instrumentation, by recruiting, supervising, training and mentoring research students, early-career researchers, and technical staff from a diverse range of backgrounds and levels of ability. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated by teaching accomplishments and the teaching dossier, including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or other evidence of performance in teaching-related activities submitted as part of the application, as well as strong endorsements by referees. Other teaching-related activities can include performance as a teaching assistant or course instructor, experience leading workshops or seminars, or student mentorship. The successful candidate for this position must demonstrate experience in or capacity for: ? Teaching effectively and communicating clearly to a diverse student body, in a way that meaningfully advances equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the classroom and in the laboratory; and ? Carrying out public outreach programs that bring the excitement of the Universe to young people, the public, and underrepresented groups. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research, and live in one of the most diverse cities in the world. The Dunlap Institute has a strong focus on developing innovative astronomical instrumentation and technology, has a large prize postdoctoral program (the Dunlap Fellowships) and has substantive programs in professional training and public outreach. The successful candidate will benefit from close proximity to Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics (CITA), a renowned National theory institute. University of Toronto astronomers have access to a wide range of observational facilities with guaranteed access to CFHT, Gemini, SDSS-V, JWST, MWA and CHIME. The Dunlap Institute has facilitated Canadian access to the LSST program on the Vera C. Rubin Observatory. All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the link below. Applicants must submit: ? a cover letter ? a current curriculum vitae including a full list of publications ? a research statement including instrument development/laboratory plans, and ? a teaching dossier that includes a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or evidence of performance in other teaching-related activities as listed above. The research and teaching statements must each address the applicant?s capacities to teach, train and support a diverse body of students/trainees and to meaningfully advance equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the relevant contexts, as per the expectations listed above. For information about the University's approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion in research and innovation see https://ediri.utoronto.ca/ Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF or Word format. Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto?s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each once an application is submitted (this happens overnight). Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that references submit letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. DADDAA and the Dunlap Institute are committed to an inclusive and flexible workplace. We encourage applications from qualified applicants of all sexual orientations and gender expressions, racialized people, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to contact astrochair at astro.utoronto.ca to ask questions about the position or to seek further information. For additional information about the David A. Dunlap Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics and the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics, please visit http://www.astro.utoronto.ca or http://www.dunlap.utoronto.ca, respectively. All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by the closing date, January 10, 2022. Click HERE to apply. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Diversity Statement The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP. Accessibility Statement The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. 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Key dates: 19 November 2021 - Abstract submission deadline 19 November 2021 - Priority deadline for accessibility grants 14 January 2022 - Symposium program published on event website 11 February 2022 - Registration deadline 14-18 February 2022 - Event dates Abstract review: Submitted abstracts will be anonymised for review, scored by the SOC, and allocated to either the talk or poster program. We are committed to diverse representation at all levels of the symposium organisation and participation. The program will be published online by 14 January 2022. Accessibility Grants: The organisers of this event are committed to fostering a fair, equitable and inclusive event that is accessible to anyone wishing to attend. We are pleased to be able to provide Accessibility Grants to reimburse the cost of technology and support that conference attendees may require to enable them to attend this conference. Grants are available up to an indicative value of AUD$250 per eligible attendee. 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Confirmed invited speakers: Pikky Atri Anna Bartkiewicz Ilse van Bemmel Rob Beswick Bia Boccardi Rosie Bolton Shari Breen Joe Callingham Tom?s Cassanelli Kyungsuk Cho Francisco Colomer Francoise Combes Hao Ding Richard Dodson Yashwant Gupta Katherina Immer Adriano Ingallinera Neal Jackson Megan Johnson Natalia Lewandowska Maaijke Mevius Raffaella Morganti Eric Murphy Dhanya Nair Divya Oberoi Zsolt Paragi Chris Phillips Adrian Tiplady Valentina Vacca Kiyoaki Wajima Patrick Woudt On behalf of the Scientific and Technical Organising Committees, George Heald George Heald (he/him) ATNF Science Program Director W https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/3X0rC3QNPBipNkq83f2AaIK?domain=people.csiro.au E george.heald at csiro.au T +61 8 6436 8758 26 Dick Perry Avenue, Kensington WA 6151, Australia -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ilya.mandel at monash.edu Tue Nov 16 16:13:38 2021 From: ilya.mandel at monash.edu (Ilya Mandel) Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2021 16:13:38 +1100 Subject: [ASA] ANITA 2022 summer school and workshop In-Reply-To: <0457C19D-C805-48D0-A7F5-74B32FE01814@monash.edu> References: <0457C19D-C805-48D0-A7F5-74B32FE01814@monash.edu> Message-ID: <92E803DC-D9EC-47AD-9389-1683ED8280B4@monash.edu> Dear colleagues: The registration for the ANITA workshop (10-11 February) and summer school (7-9 February) is now open. You can find the barebones website (to be filled in) at https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/JrYfCGv0oyC1XQNDJsKdF2o?domain=asa-anita.github.io , or https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/zUGtCJyBrGfqMDW68sGMve8?domain=asa-anita.github.io for the registration page. As a reminder, we anticipate holding both meetings in Sydney, most likely at Macquarie University, but with hybrid-mode remote participation possible. Please register and submit your talk titles for the workshop; student talks are particularly encouraged! Best wishes, Ilya > On 10 Nov 2021, at 5:54 pm, Ilya Mandel wrote: > > Dear colleagues: > > Please mark your calendars: we plan to hold the 2022 ANITA (Australian National Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics) summer school and workshop on February 7-9 and 10-11, respectively. The two will run in person in Sydney, most likely at Macquarie University, but with hybrid-mode remote participation possible. > > The school this year will focus on topics related to Galactic Archeology. The workshop is open to contributions across all areas of theoretical astrophysics (very broadly interpreted). We particularly look forward to participation from students and ECRs. > > More details, including registration information, will be posted in the next few weeks. > > Best wishes, > Ilya on behalf of the organisers From stuart.ryder at astronomyaustralia.org.au Wed Nov 17 13:54:31 2021 From: stuart.ryder at astronomyaustralia.org.au (stuart.ryder at astronomyaustralia.org.au) Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2021 13:54:31 +1100 Subject: [ASA] ESO job vacancies November 2021 Message-ID: <003201d7db5e$7261a690$5724f3b0$@astronomyaustralia.org.au> Dear colleagues, On behalf of ESO and the Dept of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources we would like to bring the following outstanding job opportunity to your attention, and that of anyone in your institution who may have the relevant skills and experience. MOONS Astronomer / Project Scientist Applications close: 6 January 2022 ESO is engaged in the operation and construction of a number of state-of-the-art optical and infrared instruments for its observatories. The Instrument Project Scientist supports the development of science goals for new instruments, and monitors and nurtures those objectives during the full development, construction and commissioning phases. The Project Scientist thus ensures that the top-level requirements are fulfilled and that the operational scenarios are commensurate with the scientific needs and the constraints of the observatory. The development of the instruments may either be carried out by a consortium of universities and institutes, working in collaboration with ESO, or by an internal team at ESO. The Project Scientist is a prime contact for the associated consortia, as well as for the ESO scientific community at large when it comes to preparing for and advertising the science. The successful applicant will be assigned to follow one or more instruments at any given time . ESO is looking for an enthusiastic and outstanding scientist, with the prime objective to support and follow the new generation multi-object optical and near-infrared spectrograph for the Very Large Telescope: MOONS . MOONS is a remarkable spectrograph, which will be positioned at one of the Nasmyth foci of the VLT, based on a fiber-positioner with superb multiplexing capabilities, and delivering thousands of low / high spectral resolution spectra. From surveys of nearby stars to remote high-redshift galaxies, MOONS will be a powerful machine to probe the physics of astronomical targets, and to reveal their formation and evolution histories, serving a broad range of science topics and a large community of scientists throughout the world. MOONS is in the final stages of its construction and integration life, with a potential sky commissioning at Paranal in 2024. We expect the successful candidate to acquire and/or develop unique competences and skills which will be further applied and developed beyond the early operations of MOONS for future ESO instrumentation projects. ESO encourages junior-career scientists to apply for this position . In addition there are several other ESO job vacancies we would like to bring to your attention, and would be grateful if you would circulate among your professional networks: Position Location Deadline Programme Controller Paranal 22 Nov 2021 Process Engineer Paranal 22 Nov 2021 Infrastructure System Engineer Paranal 22 Nov 2021 The European Southern Observatory (ESO) is the foremost intergovernmental astronomy organisation in Europe and the world's most productive ground-based astronomical observatory. ESO carries out an ambitious programme focused on the design, construction and operation of powerful ground-based observing facilities enabling astronomers to make important scientific discoveries at various sites in Chile, and its headquarters in Garching, Germany. Australia has a 10 year Strategic Partnership enabling it to access ESO telescopes at La Silla Paranal Observatory, including the world-leading 8 metre Very Large Telescope. Australians may also apply for positions with ESO across all its operations on the same basis as member states. Working at ESO gives Australians exposure to sophisticated scientific and engineering skills and helps build formal and informal networks with European astronomers, engineers and colleagues in other big science organisations. Further details are available at ESO 's Recruitment Portal. Applicants should be aware that: * Travellers will need to comply with visa and other entry requirements for their destination country. You can stay up to date with changes by consulting https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations for your planned destination. * There are currently Australian Government bans on overseas travel by unvaccinated Australians during the COVID-19 pandemic. Individuals may be able to apply for exceptions, if moving off-shore for your business/employer, but that would depend on the nature of the reasons and documentary evidence of circumstances. Each application would be assessed by The Australian Border Force (ABF) Commissioner, on a case-by-case basis. * There are entry restrictions for unvaccinated individuals returning to Australia, and mandatory quarantine, which may be at the traveller's own cost. * The COVID-19 situation in overseas countries changes daily, and there may be local or national lock-downs, quarantine, curfews and domestic travel bans. * Consular support for Australians overseas may be limited in some locations due to tight restrictions on local services and movements, including for Australian embassy staff. * Many travel insurance policies won't cover claims relating to COVID-19. Read insurance policies carefully to know what will and won't be covered. 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Isobel Romero-Shaw (Monash) and Debatri Chattopadhyay (Swinburne) were supported by a range of organisations for this program, including the ASA. Unfortunately, the Antarctic trip component was postponed, but Isobel and Debatri put some of their energy into creating a Women in Physics Colouring Book, which has now been published and is available to purchase: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/Wnp5Cp81lrtn3nDrqCPAcfv?domain=amazon.com.au Congratulations to Isobel and Debatri! Kind regards, Cathryn _______________________________________________________ Cathryn Trott Immediate Past President ASA Associate Professor ARC Future Fellow ARC Centre of Excellence for All Sky Astrophysics in 3D (ASTRO 3D) International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research Curtin University Bentley WA, Australia cathryn.trott at curtin.edu.au -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: