From smadoc at swin.edu.au Mon Feb 7 14:55:58 2022 From: smadoc at swin.edu.au (Shona Madoc) Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2022 03:55:58 +0000 Subject: [ASA] Call for eROSITA and Australian Collaboration Proposals, open through 2022 Feb 11 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Dear colleagues, A reminder that the third call for joint Australia-eROSITA_DE projects closes this Friday 11 February. This call follows two previous successful calls for joint projects under the agreement between Australian-based astronomers, represented by Astronomy Australia Limited (AAL) and the German eROSITA Consortium (eROSITA_DE). In 2013, CAASTRO and the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics signed a memorandum of understanding designed to promote collaborations between Australian scientists and members of the eROSITA consortium. AAL has taken over responsibility for the agreement with eROSITA and the MoU agreement between AAL and eROSITA_DE covers all astronomers at Australian Institutions. A large number of current and planned Australian surveys provide data for multi-wavelength projects, using the national and international facilities participating in this collaboration. This provides some exciting new opportunities for multi-wavelength astronomy projects across the southern sky. A list of participating Australian facilities and Australian surveys is provided on the AAL eROSITA webpage where you can also find out more information about the project. Further information is also available on the eROSITA MPE webpage. At the end of 2022, the eROSITA (extended Roentgen Survey with an Imaging Telescope Array) instrument completed its fourth (out of eight) survey of the full sky at X-ray wavelengths. At the mission completion, eROSITA will have performed eight all-sky surveys. The existing eROSITA data already surpass those coming from previous all-sky X-ray surveys, having much greater depth, image quality, and spectral coverage. The eROSITA data offer the opportunity to study extremely energetic events across vast scales in the Universe, from accreting binary systems at stellar scales to 10-million-degree shocks driven by galaxy cluster mergers. Given all the above developments, and the success of the collaboration to date, we are now opening a third call for proposals for joint Australia-eROSITA_DE projects. The proposal submission will be open until 11 February 2022. How to apply Proposals should be submitted on the template attached and should be sent to the eRosita_DE/Australian Collaboration Technical Secretary, Shona Madoc, via email: shona.madoc at astronomyaustralia.org.au. The process of proposal assessment is described on the AAL eROSITA Project Application webpage. We look forward to hearing your ideas, and to seeing new discoveries emerge from this partnership. 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 AAL eROSITA Collaboration webpage also includes a list of eROSITA_DE contacts including 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 If you have any questions on this exciting opportunity, please do not hesitate to contact Duncan Galloway, Australian eROSITA Science Lead (duncan.galloway at monash.edu) or AAL (shona.madoc at astronomyaustralia.org.au). Best regards, Shona, on behalf of the eROSITA management committee ______________________________________________ Shona Madoc Program Manager Astronomy Australia Ltd E: shona.madoc at astronomyaustralia.org.au W: astronomyaustralia.org.au Monday, Wednesday, Friday [aal_logo_notext] AAL endeavours to be an environmentally sustainable organisation built upon equity, diversity and mutual respect for its staff and stakeholders. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From richard.mcdermid at mq.edu.au Thu Feb 10 19:47:05 2022 From: richard.mcdermid at mq.edu.au (Richard McDermid) Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2022 08:47:05 +0000 Subject: [ASA] CLOSING SOON: Three 3-year ASTRO 3D postdoctoral positions at Macquarie University - Deadline Feb 13th In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <492A3251-E683-470E-A722-BDA6C2F3C4E3@mq.edu.au> Dear ASA Colleagues, A reminder that applications for these positions are closing soon - February 13th, 2022, at 11:59pm local time in Sydney. See below for details. Best wishes, Richard On 27 Jan 2022, at 4:45 pm, Richard McDermid > wrote: Dear ASA Colleagues, The Macquarie University node of the ARC Centre of Excellence for All-sky Astrophysics in 3 Dimensions (ASTRO 3D, https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/189cCJyBrGfqYx7n1TVtiEr?domain=astro3d.org.au) is advertising three 3-year postdoctoral positions in the areas of galaxy evolution and data science. - Two positions will focus on Data-Intensive Astronomy, creating unique opportunities for applicants with strong interests (or existing skills) in both data science and astrophysics research. 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/QhItCK1DvKT2nLj1BFvVhfB?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/-eHlCL7EwMfR1LJ3miPvu-y?domain=jobregister.aas.org The Macquarie University advert, including links to the application process, can be found here: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/4H4NCMwGxOtqZjQJRTWQvRa?domain=mq.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com Please feel free to circulate this email among your networks. Apologies if you receive this email more than once. Kind regards, Richard ---- Associate Professor Richard McDermid Deputy Director, Research Centre for Astronomy, Astrophysics, and Astrophotonics (MQAAAstro) Macquarie Node Leader, ARC Centre of Excellence in All Sky Astrophysics in 3 Dimensions (ASTRO 3D) School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences Macquarie University NSW 2109, Australia Tel: +61 2 9850 4476 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Please consider providing your input by completing a short (few minutes) questionnaire, available here: https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/EcpbCL7EwMfR1LJzZcqb37x?domain=australasiandarkskyalliance.org Note, there are three separate questionnaires, each aimed at different stakeholders. Most likely the ?General Public? survey is the relevant one for you. Questionnaires close February 23rd at 5pm AEDT (Sydney time). Feel free to share this information among your networks. Many thanks! Richard ---- Associate Professor Richard McDermid Deputy Director, Research Centre for Astronomy, Astrophysics, and Astrophotonics (MQAAAstro) Macquarie Node Leader, ARC Centre of Excellence in All Sky Astrophysics in 3 Dimensions (ASTRO 3D) School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Macquarie University NSW 2109, Australia Tel: +61 2 9850 4476 We?re hiring! 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We are looking for nominations for membership of the steering committee, including the roles of chair and student representative. Self-nominations are welcome. If you are willing to contribute to ANITA by serving on the steering committee, please contact our returning officer, Fiona Panther , by Monday, February 21. Please feel free to contact me in case of any questions. Best wishes, Ilya (ANITA chair) From john.lattanzio at monash.edu Fri Feb 11 12:06:28 2022 From: john.lattanzio at monash.edu (John Lattanzio) Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2022 12:06:28 +1100 Subject: [ASA] Superstars of STEM and ESO Technology Development Program In-Reply-To: <234890_01ed0b4b-5058-4ebc-8912-e37c4239bbc2@GUID.mediamonitors.com.au> References: <234890_01ed0b4b-5058-4ebc-8912-e37c4239bbc2@GUID.mediamonitors.com.au> Message-ID: Dear ASA Members I attach two pieces of news relevant to ASA members. 1) is the latest news from STA concerning another $2m funding for the *Superstars of STEM* program 2) a variation to the ESO Partnership agreement which enables Australia to take part in the ESO Technology Development Program John L ---------- Forwarded message 1 --------- From: Science and Technology Australia Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2022 at 10:55 Subject: SUPERSTARS OF STEM FUNDED FOR STRATOSPHERIC SUCCESS To: SUPERSTARS OF STEM FUNDED FOR STRATOSPHERIC SUCCESS *FRIDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2022* The Australian Government has today announced a further $2 million investment to advance women in STEM through Science & Technology Australia?s game-changing Superstars of STEM program. This powerful investment in Australia?s STEM leadership talent will enable 120 more brilliant and diverse women in STEM to turbo-charge their media profiles and career success over the next four years, helping to inspire the next generations of girls and young women into these crucial fields. STA thanks the Australian Government and Science Minister Melissa Price for the announcement of this crucial investment in Australia?s science, technology, engineering and maths talent. Since 2017, this world-leading program has fast-tracked the profile and careers of 150 brilliant Australian female scientists, smashed gender stereotypes about what a scientist looks like, and inspired tens of thousands of school children to consider studying STEM. An evaluation report highlighting the astronomical success of the program is being launched today. Science & Technology Australia CEO Misha Schubert said the Superstars of STEM program was ?starting to powerfully ?shift the dial? on women?s under-representation in STEM and deliver more equity and diversity of scientists in public life.? ?We know it?s hard to be what you can?t see. By nurturing these diverse visible role models of women in STEM - in the media, in public leadership and in our schools - this program powerfully shows girls and young women that STEM is for them.? ?At its heart, the Superstars of STEM program is about brilliant women scientists lifting each other up to be visible public role models and inspire our next generations into these crucial careers.? The evaluation report was launched today by twin events with Science Minister Melissa Price at Western Australia?s Pawsey Supercomputer facility, and an online national event with the Australian Government?s Ambassador for Women and Girls in STEM Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith. The evaluation report of the program?s impact from 2019 to 2021 shows more than 21,000 Australian school students have been inspired by school visits and talks by the Superstars of STEM. The program has stratospherically elevated the profile and fast-tracked the careers of Superstars, reaching cumulative media audiences of 83 million people through more than 4000 media appearances from July 2020 to June 2021. The Superstars of STEM program is funded by the Australian Government?s Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources, and is an initiative of Science & Technology Australia. Science & Technology Australia is the not-for-profit peak body for the sectors, representing more than 90,000 scientists and technologists across Australia. STA CEO Misha Schubert and several Superstars of STEM are available for interviews. Read the Hon Melissa Price MP?s media release here . *Media contact:* Martyn Pearce, STA: 0432 606 828 Unsubscribe from future messages from this publisher. 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"We are backing new opportunities for local industry and institutions by helping them to tender for new technology development contracts," Minister Price said. -- *I'm an LGBTIQ Ally** - Find out more at **https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/t2lBC71R2NTAkPKYYsNEWmY?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/sTZbC91WPRTkBZXjju1CIlz?domain=users.monash.edu.au https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/TT4hCgZ0N1iA2gRJJsKJvq4?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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Chayan Chatterjee of UWA and James Beattie of ANU. Finally, thanks to Darren Croton, we are happy to roll out our new website, https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/Se1XCyojxQTrMpr93uZMODO?domain=anita.edu.au (you may have to refresh your browser if you?ve previously visited the old website). Best wishes, Ilya