From Paul.Francis at anu.edu.au Mon Jan 24 10:14:41 2022 From: Paul.Francis at anu.edu.au (Paul Francis) Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2022 23:14:41 +0000 Subject: [ASA] Call for 2.3m Applications Message-ID: Dear Observer, The closing date for observing proposals for time on the ANU/RSAA 2.3m telescope at Siding Spring Observatory (SSO) in the quarter 1st May 2022 - 30th July 2022 is 23:59 February 15, 2022. Note that the price of a paid priority night has increased in 2022 to $1200 for Australian proposers and $2000 for international proposers. WiFeS is the only instrument available (The Echelle and Imager have been decommissioned). Observing proposals must be submitted electronically via the RSAA web pages. Full instructions are available at https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/qcKmCOMKzVTpYG6pNIEuEfk?domain=rsaa.anu.edu.au. *************************** PLEASE NOTE *********************************** The ANU 2.3-metre telescope at Siding Spring Observatory is scientifically productive and a valuable resource for student training and instrument development. These diverse and significant benefits justify its continued operation for the foreseeable future. The full cost to the ANU Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA) of operating the 2.3m telescope (including staff, maintenance and repairs) corresponds to approximately $1800 per night. To defray this cost, RSAA is offering priority on the 2.3m telescope to paying customers from Australia and elsewhere, while simultaneously ensuring a level of open access to astronomers at all Australian institutions. 60% of the telescope time will be allocated to paid priority proposals, which will need to contribute $1200 per night towards the running costs of the telescope. The remaining 40% of the time is open-access and remains free. To be eligible to apply for open-access time, 50% or more of the proposers must be based at Australian institutions. In future years the price of a priority night will increase and the fraction of open-access nights will decrease. 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URL: From Sarah.Pearce at skao.int Mon Jan 24 11:30:23 2022 From: Sarah.Pearce at skao.int (Pearce, Sarah) Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:30:23 +0000 Subject: [ASA] SKA-Low leadership roles - close 30 Jan Message-ID: <3943BD1A-6200-4D6C-922A-CF4A75A9E14F@skao.int> Come work with us as we build, commission and operate the SKA-Low Telescope in Australia Hi everyone, The SKA Observatory and CSIRO are recruiting three West Australian-based leadership positions for the SKA-Low Telescope. Applications close on 30 Jan. More than a dozen partner countries and over a thousand scientists and engineers around the world are already part of the international SKA collaboration: this is a unique opportunity to join a next-generation radio telescope in the early part of its journey. In Australia, SKAO is collaborating with CSIRO to operate the SKA-Low Telescope, which will be built at CSIRO?s Murchison Radio-astronomy Observatory. SKAO and CSIRO employees will work together to support construction and telescope operations. Current opportunities SKAO and CSIRO are recruiting three key SKA-Low leadership positions: * Head of Science Operations * Head of Computing and Software * Head of Engineering Operations International applicants are welcome with visa sponsorship provided where required. Applications close 30th January 2022. Diversity and inclusion We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity of our society and are particularly keen to encourage applicants from across the STEM community to apply for these roles. Read more about the SKAO and CSIRO commitment to diversity and inclusion. Both CSIRO and SKAO value and respect difference and are committed to building an inclusive culture where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work. We aim to create a welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong, and diverse perspectives and ideas thrive. Please drop me a line if you want to find out more. I also encourage you to share this within your networks. Thanks, Sarah We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters in the areas where we live and work across Australia and the world. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. Sarah Pearce SKA Low Telescope Director sarah.pearce at skao.int +61 467 719212 https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/uucLCyojxQTrDnD3jTAwLGz?domain=skao.int The SKA Observatory is an inter-governmental organisation and the successor of SKA Organisation, a private limited company by guarantee registered in England and Wales with registered number 07881918, with a registered office of Jodrell Bank Observatory, Lower Withington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England, SK11 9FT. 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URL: From s.sweet at uq.edu.au Mon Jan 24 11:49:04 2022 From: s.sweet at uq.edu.au (Sarah Sweet) Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:49:04 +0000 Subject: [ASA] Call for expressions of interest for PhD scholarships at the University of Queensland - due 4 Feb 2022 Message-ID: <7C9B7585-E0C5-4606-B09A-12E03E2AB746@uq.edu.au> Dear colleagues, We would appreciate it if you would pass this message on to prospective students who might be interested. The UQ Astro group is now inviting expressions of interest from students who seek a PhD scholarship to commence in July 2022 (Research Quarter 3). This call is for 1) the main scholarship round, which is open to onshore (domestic or international) students, and 2) a limited number of competitive earmarked scholarships, which are open to both onshore and offshore students. If you would like further information please contact me or one of the other UQ Astro people. 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URL: From asa.ideastronomy at gmail.com Tue Jan 25 13:41:07 2022 From: asa.ideastronomy at gmail.com (asa idea) Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2022 10:41:07 +0800 Subject: [ASA] Women in Nuclear Astrophysics 2022 Calendar Message-ID: Dear ASA Members, We wanted to call your attention to the availability of this year's Women in Nuclear Astrophysics calendar, which features the portraits of 12 women who made groundbreaking contributions to the field. It is intended to inform and inspire students interested in STEM careers. We know that representation and acknowledgement of the diverse members of our community is important for showing future generations what they can do and help them see themselves in a future career in STEM. The calendar is available in a number of languages and can be freely downloaded here: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/_nJcC5QPXJiZ8k7vRIzx7c0?domain=cloud.konkoly.hu. If you have any questions, please contact Ana Becerril Reyes ( becerril at frib.msu.edu). 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The citation reads: Mr David Anthony LUCHETTI For outstanding public service to science and industry policy in Australia, particularly in the Square Kilometre Array project. Alan Finkel was made a Companion of the Order of Australia. His citation reads: For eminent service to science, to national energy innovation and research infrastructure capability, to climate change and COVID-19 response initiatives, and to science and engineering education. Please join me in congratulating David and Alan on the recognition of their achievements. On a different topic, below (and attached) is the latest news from STA. Best wishes to all John L ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Science and Technology Australia Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2022 at 06:04 Subject: BUDGET 2022: TIME TO ?DOUBLE DOWN? ON OUR SCIENCE INVESTMENT To: BUDGET 2022: TIME TO ?DOUBLE DOWN? ON OUR SCIENCE INVESTMENT *WEDNESDAY 26 JANUARY 2022 * The 2022 Budget should ?double down? on Australia?s return-generating investments in science to prepare for new complex challenges after this pandemic, fast-track our economic recovery and smooth the nation?s climate transition. This would start with boosting direct R&D investments to shift Australia closer to the top-ten OECD countries to seize economic opportunities for our nation. The first major stride towards that goal would be a $2.4 billion Research Translation Fund to secure Australia?s science future and generate strong returns on investment. In its pre-Budget submission, Science & Technology Australia proposes the fund and other strategic investments to safeguard our economy, build on the country?s outstanding science capability, respond to threats, and seize new income-generating opportunities. ?Australia should use the next federal Budget to fund science like our lives and our economy depend on it - because they do,? said Science & Technology Australia CEO Misha Schubert. ?We should heed the lessons of the pandemic and ?double down? on our investments in science to see off major threats and seize new economic opportunities for Australia.? ?As we enter the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, it?s never been clearer that Australia needs the deep expertise of scientists to navigate this historic challenge - and many others.? ?Science has given us diagnostic testing, respirators, medical equipment, epidemiological expertise, and ? crucially ? life-saving vaccines.? ?Those vaccines have saved lives from COVID-19, and could open the door to a host of potential new vaccines against cancers - and create tens of thousands of Australian jobs.? Science & Technology Australia President Professor Mark Hutchinson urged the Government to use the 2022 Budget to safeguard the future of our science talent, institutions, and infrastructure. ?The lessons of the past few years are clear. We must invest deeply in science and scientists. The success of science is crucial to our safety.? ?Now is the time to secure the next-generation science capabilities we need to face the next set of complex challenges that will confront our country.? The pre-Budget submission sets out fiscally responsible initiatives to deliver strong returns on investment to both tax revenue and the economy. They include: 1. Boost direct R&D investment to shift Australia closer towards investment levels in the top ten OECD countries; 2. Create a new $2.4 billion Research Translation Fund to turn more of Australia?s science into applications that will generate returns on investment; 3. Safeguard the next wave of science breakthroughs by lifting ARC and NHMRC research grants budgets to $1 billion/year for each agency; 4. Secure the future of science and research infrastructure with long-term funding certainty for the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy; 5. Deepen investment in climate science and low-emission technologies, including extending the proposed Patent Box initiative to include clean energy tech; 6. Avert a disastrous exodus of science talent by shifting to longer-term grants, employing researchers on longer-term contracts, adopting fixed timelines for grant applications and announcements, and slashing red tape in grant applications; 7. Invest $3 million in an STA Bench to Boardroom program to turbo charge training for scientists to pursue commercialisation; 8. Access Australia?s full STEM talent pool by investing $2.3 million to advance women in STEM through STA?s groundbreaking Superstars of STEM program; and $4 million to establish an Indigenous STEM Network; 9. A $2.3 million endowment to secure Science meets Parliament for the decade; and 10. Resource the promised review of the Job-Ready Graduates legislation and top up funding for STEM degrees if they have fallen under the new model. Science & Technology Australia is the peak body for the nation?s STEM sector, representing more than 90,000 scientists and technologists. Read Science & Technology Australia?s pre-budget submission here . *Media contact*: Martyn Pearce, STA: 0432 606 828 Unsubscribe from future messages from this publisher. The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. 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Yours sincerely, Professor Steven Bottle, President, RACI Associate Professor Jessica Kasza, President, SSA Professor John Lattanzio, President, ASA Professor Sven Rogge, President, AIP Professor Ole Warnaar, President, AustMS -- *I'm an LGBTIQ Ally** - Find out more at **https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/nPErC3QNPBip3l9LXigWl2s?domain=monash.edu Professor John Lattanzio President, Astronomical Society of Australia School of Physics and Astronomy Monash University Victoria 3800 AUSTRALIA Ph: +61 (0)3 9905-4428 WWW: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/T847C5QPXJiZ87pqMFyLBwa?domain=users.monash.edu.au https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/ifIMC71R2NTAMKV3zSqgzfO?domain=orcid.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "...it?s a human story that builds to a climax and it?s personal from end to end. You start out wondering why you bought those blue pajamas and later you?re wondering why you were born. 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Each position will dedicate half their time to developing innovative research-oriented data applications and methodologies, working with the AAO Data Central team (https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/l20WCE8wmrt3y2n90CwfUnP?domain=datacentral.org.au) in partnership with ASTRO 3D projects (spanning optical, radio and simulation/theory). The other half of their time will be dedicated to conducting independent data-intensive astronomical research related to one or more of the scientific programs of the Centre of Excellence. - One position will be focused on Galaxy Evolution research using integral field spectroscopy (IFS) from the newly commissioned Hector multi-IFS instrument. The successful candidate will work closely with Dr Matt Owers and Associate Professor Richard McDermid, together with the Hector Team, conducting a 15,000 galaxy survey at high spectral resolution using the Anglo-Australian Telescope (AAT) at Siding Spring Observatory. In line with the ASTRO 3D's goal of achieving equal numbers of male and female researchers across all levels, at least two of these three positions will be filled by researchers who identify as women. Applications close on February 13th, 2022, at 11:59pm local time in Sydney. The AAS job register advert can be found here: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/xzPsCGv0oyC1nRqYOSpkLT-?domain=jobregister.aas.org The Macquarie University advert, including links to the application process, can be found here: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7TzlCJyBrGfqOvyrACLk4SF?domain=mq.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com Please feel free to circulate this email among your networks. Apologies if you receive this email more than once. 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Call for Themed Workshops for 2022 During 2021 the Australia-China Consortium for Astrophysical Research (ACAMAR) sponsored four themed workshops: * Radio Astronomy from the Moon (28-29 July 2021) * Maunakea Spectroscopic Explorer (25-27 August 2021) * Future of Traditional Survey Science (22-24 September 2021) * Fast Radio Bursts (12-14 October 2021) Following the success of these workshops, and with the support of the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations (NFACR), ACAMAR is pleased to open a call for proposals for further themed workshops to be held in 2022. The aim of these workshops will be to develop, promote and strengthen understanding and engagement in astrophysical research between Australia and China, including business and community stakeholders, in support of Australia's national interests. You can find out more about ACAMAR on the ACAMAR website. How to apply To apply, please send a summary of your workshop proposal (max 3 pages) to shona.madoc at astronomyaustralia.org.au by 22 February 2022. The summary should include an outline of the workshop including main topics to be covered, proposed duration and dates of workshop, key scientific organising committee members, and an estimate of funding required. Funding is available for workshop related activities such as webinar licences and workshop prizes. Note that administrative and technical support will not be provided as part of this sponsorship and proposers must ensure they have adequate resources in place to run a successful workshop. Proposals will be reviewed and assessed by the ACAMAR Australian Advisory Board and results will be communicated directly to proposers. 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