[ASA] Call for Applications to AAT Time Allocation Committee (ATAC)

Mon Nov 3 13:33:45 AEDT 2025

Call for Applications to AAT Time Allocation Committee (ATAC)

Applications close on Monday 12th November, 9:00 AM AEDT.

On behalf of the Anglo-Australian Telescope (AAT) Council, Astronomy Australia Limited (AAL) seeks applications for one position on the AAT Time Allocation Committee (ATAC).  Applications are sought from individuals experienced in use of the AAT and its instruments.  

For this call, ATAC particularly seeks nominations from those with expertise in exoplanets, stellar astrophysics or cosmology for assessment of research proposals that require use of the AAT. 

AAL and the AAT 

Australia’s largest optical telescope, the 3.9m AAT at Siding Spring Observatory, is operated using funding from a consortium of Australian universities (the AAT Consortium), and these operations are governed by the AAT Council. The telescope Operator for the Consortium is the Australian National University (ANU), with AAL playing the role of Manager of those operations on behalf of the AAT Consortium. AAL is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee, whose members are all Australian universities and research organisations with significant astronomical research capability.  

ATAC 

The ATAC allocates time on the AAT, as well as Australian time on international telescopes as required. ATAC meets twice a year in May and November. The membership of ATAC aims to balance different research fields to ensure an informed and equitable allocation process for both telescopes. The term of an ATAC member is generally for 3 years but may be staggered to ensure smooth turnover in membership. 

Applications 

If you consider yourself well placed to contribute to ATAC via your expertise, ideas, and experience, please email  <mailto:applications at astronomyaustralia.org.au> applications at astronomyaustralia.org.au with a maximum three-page application that includes: 

*          a covering letter describing your expertise relevant to the committee, particularly in relation to the areas of expertise listed above 

*          a brief CV 

*          any relevant conflicts of interest. 

AAL will review all applications and make recommendations to the AAT Council for formal appointment. The review will consider relevant expertise of candidates, career stage and geographical placement, applying a selection process that addresses the principles of membership as stated in the  <https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/kAU2CGv0oyCOww778fKf9CBVYTk?domain=astronomyaustralia.org.au> AAT Time Allocation Policies and Procedures. 

Please do not hesitate to contact  <mailto:lchudczer at swin.edu.au> Lucyna Chudczer, Senior Program Manager, if you have any questions regarding the role and this process. 

AAL is committed to equity and diversity and encourages applications from everyone with the appropriate expertise and skills. 

Dr Lucyna Kedziora-Chudczer | Senior Program Manager
Astronomy Australia Ltd (Sydney Office)

P: +61 2 9372 4842
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