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 A representation of ASKAP. Illustration: Chris Fluke, Swinburne University Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing. |
Super Science Fellowships*** Applications for the 17 Astronomical and Space Sciences Super Science Fellowships commencing in 2010 have now closed. 2011 advertisements will be available in the coming months. *** In 2009 the Australian Government announced a $1.1 billion Super Science Initiative, which is helping to build a stronger higher education and innovation system for the 21st century. The $27.2 million Super Science Fellowships scheme is part of this program, and aims to attract and retain outstanding early-career researchers in three key areas: space science and astronomy; marine and climate sciences; and future industries research-biotechnology and nanotechnology. On 8 April 2010, the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Kim Carr, announced funding of over $27.2 million for 100 three-year Super Science Fellowships. Thirty-three of these Fellowships were awarded in space science and astronomy, for three year Fellowships starting in either 2010 or 2011. Additional information on the Super Science Fellowships scheme can be found at the Australian Research Council's announcement page here: http://www.arc.gov.au/media/major_announce.htm Anglo-Australian Observatory 2011 :: The Galaxy Genome Project :: Fellowships: 3 Australian National University International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research 2011 :: Supporting early science from the Murchison Widefield Array - a Square Kilometre Array (SKA) pathfinder telescope :: Fellowships: 1 Macquarie University Monash University 2011 :: Australia Surveys the Galaxies: The Central Role of Environment :: Fellowships: 1 Swinburne University of Technology 2011 :: Observational Galaxy Evolution :: Fellowships: 1 2011 :: Galaxy Simulation :: Fellowships: 1 The University of Sydney 2011 :: Accretion and Feedback in Galaxies with Cosmic Time :: Fellowships: 2 The University of Tasmania Anglo-Australian Observatory2011 :: The Galaxy Genome Project 2 :: Fellowships: 3The Galaxy Genome Project aims to provide a unique resource for understanding our Universe. We will assemble the "Galaxy Genome", the largest ever collection of galaxy spectra, in order to study galaxy evolution, the large-scale structure of the universe, and cosmology. This will be achieved by consolidating the premier ongoing and planned survey programs using the world-leading facilities of the Anglo-Australian Observatory. The Galaxy Genome Project will provide a wealth of new information and scientific results, and enhance the value of all major astronomical surveys for the next decade. The second stage of the Galaxy Genome Project will involve three Super Science Fellows working on the Galaxy And Mass Assembly (GAMA) survey, as well as the 6dF Galaxy Survey and planning for the TAIPAN survey. Advertisements for these 3 positions, to begin in July 2011, will be made later in 2010. Contact: A.Prof. Andrew Hopkins | +61 2 9372 4849 or Prof. Matthew Colless | +61 2 9372 4812
The Australian National University, Research School of Astronomy & Astrophysics2011 :: Exploiting the Discovery of ultra-faint Dwarf Galaxies in the Southern Hemisphere Sky :: Fellowships: 2The Stromlo Milky Way Satellites (SMS) Survey is a long-term program to analyze digital imaging data from the ANU SkyMapper telescope, which is conducting a multi-band, multi-epoch Survey of the Southern Sky. Based on statistics from the northern hemisphere SDSS, approximately 30-40 elusive dwarf galaxies orbiting the Milky Way will be detected by the SMS Survey. These ultra-low luminosity systems, the first to be discovered in the Southern Hemisphere, will be key targets for our research programs that aim at a better understanding of structure formation and evolutionary processes on galactic and cosmological scales, of the role of dark matter in these systems, and of the importance of ultra-faint dwarfs in the formation of the chemical elements. The two Super Science Fellows will have the opportunity to work with team members in studying the physical and chemical properties of the newly discovered dwarf satellites, in both observational and theoretical contexts. They will have access to observing facilities in Australia and worldwide, such as the AAT, Magellan and Gemini, as well as access to first rate computing facilities, including those of the ANU's Supercomputer Facility. Each Fellow will also have access to research support funds of AU$20,000 per year. Chief Investigators: Prof Gary Da Costa (Lead), Dr Helmut Jerjen, Dr Chiaki Kobayashi and Prof John Norris. Contact: Prof Gary Da Costa | +61 2 6125 8913 Closing Date: 1 December 2010 International Centre for Radio Astronomy ResearchThe International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) is a Centre funded by the State Government of Western Australia and established as a joint venture between Curtin University of Technology and The University of Western Australia (UWA). The Centre, along with CSIRO, will play a key role in Australia's participation in the international Square Kilometre Array (SKA) effort. The Super Science Fellowship scheme is an Australian government initiative to attract outstanding Australian and international early-career scientists in key areas of science. At ICRAR $40,000 per year research budget will be available to the successful Super Science Fellows. Assistance with relocation expenses is available. ICRAR is looking for highly motivated Super Science Fellows to engage in research for the following positions: Details TBA Macquarie UniversityDetails TBA Monash University2011 :: Australia Surveys the Galaxies: The Central Role of Environment :: Fellowships: 1A primary science driver for Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder (ASKAP) and Anglo-Australian Telescope (AAT) surveys is understanding how galaxies grow and evolve. This is one of the most important and longstanding issues in astrophysics. Both observation and theory demonstrate that galaxies are strongly influenced by their environments, but why this is the case remains poorly understood. A Super Science Fellow will have the opportunity to research the role of environment in galaxy evolution using large extragalactic surveys with ASKAP and the AAT, including GAMA, WALLABY and EMU. The Super Science Fellow will facilitate observations and understand how radio sources populate dark matter halos. The Fellow will do this using measurements of radio source spatial clustering and measurements of radio emission from central and satellite galaxies in groups. The Fellow will be based at Monash University for 3-years and collaborate closely with Michael Brown (Monash), Kevin Pimbblet (Monash), Andrew Hopkins (AAO), Ray Norris (CASS) and Monash PhD students. The Fellowship will be advertised soon (closing date late-2010) with a start date of July 2011. Contact: Dr Michael Brown | +61 3 9905 4498 Swinburne University of Technology2011 :: Observational Galaxy Evolution :: Fellowships: 1 Applications are invited for an Australian Research Council funded Super Science Fellowship to be held in the Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing at the Swinburne University of Technology. The Super Science Fellowships are an Australian Government funded program targeted towards outstanding early-career researchers, whom must be within 3 years of their PhD award at the time of appointment, and is a fixed three year term full-time research position with a generous package of salary and research funding. The Fellow will lead a research program collaborating with Swinburne astronomers including Karl Glazebrook, Michael Murphy & Emma Ryan-Weber to research the chemical evolution of the Universe from high to low redshift; taking advantage of new optical/IR data on galaxies and QSO absorbers from large telescopes and making predictions for the next generation of HI radio surveys from the Australian SKA Pathfinder. Independent research can also be pursued. Essential criteria: A PhD in observational astrophysics and a background in extra-galactic studies coupled with strong research skills and a demonstrated publication track-record in peer-reviewed journals. Desirable criteria: experience with high-redshift galaxy or QSO surveys and optical and/or near-infrared imaging and spectroscopy, excellent oral and written communications skills. The appointee will join an active research group in Australia's most rapidly growing astronomy department. Swinburne astronomers regularly obtain national observing time on the AAT, Gemini, HST, Magellan, ATCA and Parkes telescopes. They have institutional access to the W.M. Keck telescopes in Hawaii (15-20 nights per year). The Centre has a state-of-the-art supercomputer available in house as well as access to innovative 3D visualization facilities. Melbourne, consistently rated as one of the most liveable cities in the world, is a cosmopolitan place with a mild climate and many cultural and sporting events. Mountains, ocean and wine growing regions are easily accessible. The Centre itself is located in the diverse inner city suburb of Hawthorn with very good public transport connections. Super Science Fellows receive an attractive package: the appointment is for fixed term for three years at a Lecturer equivalent position (Level B1). The salary is AUD 72,500 p.a. and the Fellow also receives a AUD 20,000 per year research expenses allowance. By ARC rules the applicant must usually be within three years of their PhD at the time of their appointment and must take up the appointment between July and December 2011. Applications must include a CV, bibliography, statement of research interests and plans, and contact details of three referees and should be emailed to Prof Karl Glazebrook at the above address. Please quote position number 28395. Applications are due by 15th December 2010 and are required in PDF format. Please direct any enquiries about the position to Prof. Glazebrook and please instruct referees to email their references direct to Prof. Glazebrook by the deadline. Swinburne is a 2010 Federally recognised "Employer of Choice for Women". Swinburne encourages applications from Indigenous people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, women and men. Included Benefits: 17% superannuation (pension) is also included. Swinburne offers a very attractive maternity leave policy and flexible work arrangements. Contact: Karl Glazebrook Closing Date: 15th December 2010 2011 :: Galaxy Simulation :: Fellowships: 1 Applications are invited for an Australian Research Council funded Super Science Fellowship to be held in the Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing at the Swinburne University of Technology. The Super Science Fellowships are an Australian Government funded program targeted towards outstanding early-career researchers, whom must be within 3 years of their PhD award at the time of appointment, and is a fixed three year term full-time research position with a generous package of salary and research funding. The Fellow is expected to lead a research program collaborating with Swinburne astronomers including Chris Blake, Virginia Kilborn and Emma Ryan-Weber to simulate the evolution of cosmic gas from high to low redshift. The project aims to use existing observations to test the underlying physics governing the evolution of gas into galaxies, and make realistic predictions for the science achievable by the forthcoming Australian SKA pathfinder. Independent research can also be pursued. Essential criteria: A PhD in astrophysics with research interests in numerical simulations or theory, coupled with strong research skills and a demonstrated publication track-record in peer-reviewed journals. Desirable criteria: a background in hydrodynamic modelling and high-performance computing, excellent oral and written communications skills. The appointee will join an active research group in Australia's most rapidly growing astronomy department. The Centre has a state-of-the-art supercomputer available in house as well as access to innovative 3D visualization facilities. Melbourne, consistently rated as one of the most liveable cities in the world, is a cosmopolitan place with a mild climate and many cultural and sporting events. Mountains, ocean and wine growing regions are easily accessible. The Centre itself is located in the diverse inner city suburb of Hawthorn with very good public transport connections. Super Science Fellows receive an attractive package: the appointment is for fixed term for three years at a Lecturer equivalent position (Level B1). The salary is AUD 72,500 p.a. and the Fellow also receives a AUD 20,000 per year research expenses allowance. By ARC rules the applicant must usually be within three years of their PhD at the time of their appointment and must take up the appointment between July and December 2011. Applications must include a CV, bibliography, statement of research interests and plans, and contact details of three referees and should be emailed to Dr Chris Blake at the above address. Please quote position number 28394. Applications are due by 15th December 2010 and are required in PDF format. Please direct any enquiries about the position to Chris Blake and please instruct referees to email their references direct to Chris Blake by the deadline. Swinburne is a 2010 Federally recognised "Employer of Choice for Women". Swinburne encourages applications from Indigenous people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, women and men. Included Benefits: 17% superannuation (pension) is also included. Swinburne offers a very attractive maternity leave policy and flexible work arrangements. Contact: Chris Blake Closing Date: 15th December 2010 The University of Sydney2011 :: Accretion and Feedback in Galaxies with Cosmic Time :: Fellowships: 2 Over the past five years, we have been developing a radical new instrument - GNOSIS - to allow astronomers to look deep into the Universe to a time when it was much younger. GNOSIS will eliminate the strong near-infrared background emitted by the Earth's night sky where signals from the early Universe must be observed. It will enable us to look back 8-11 billion years (Gyr) to a time when star formation and black hole activity was at its peak. This "Golden Age" occurred 3-6 Gyr after the Big Bang. Just what powered this extraordinary activity? Do these systems resemble galaxies today, or were they interacting or merging with other systems? What were the main mechanisms of gas accretion and nuclear feedback at this time, and were black holes involved? Here we propose to seek answers to these questions for galaxies that are characteristic of an evolving Milky Way at all epochs. The two Super Science Fellows will have the opportunity to become part of the GNOSIS team and to conduct their own science programs in both observational and theoretical contexts. They will have access to observing facilities in Australia and worldwide, such as the AAT, Magellan and Gemini, as well as access to first rate computing facilities. Each Fellow will also have access to research support funds of AU$20,000 per year. Chief Investigators: Prof Joss Bland-Hawthorn (Lead), Dr Scott Croom, Prof Geraint Lewis Contact: Prof Joss Bland-Hawthorn | +61 2 9351 2621 Job Advertisement - coming soon Closing Date: 1 December 2010 The University of Tasmania2011 :: Astronomical and Space Geodetic Observations to Establish the Terrestrial and Celestial Reference Frames :: Fellowships: 2Details TBA | |
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