AAS Committee on the Status of Women
Issue of September 16 & 23 2005
eds. Patricia Knezek, Jim Ulvestad, & Joan Schmelz
This week's issues:
1. Final (we hope!) Take: AASWOMEN listserv moving
2. RAND report on Federal R&D investment
3. AAS Prize Nominations
4. CSWP Fall 2005 Gazette Posted
5. Chandra Postdoctoral Fellowships
6. Postdoctoral Positions at Princeton University
a. Lyman Spitzer, Jr. Postdoctoral Fellowship in Astrophysics
b. Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computational Astrophysics
c. Joint Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Carnegie Observatories and
Princeton University
d. Southern Cosmology Survey Postdoctoral Fellowships
e. Astronomical Software Scientist at Princeton University
7. Assistant Professor in Astrophysics, University of Colorado at Boulder
8. Tenure Track Astronomer Positions -- National Radio Astronomy Observatory
9. NRAO Assistant Director (Site Director, Green Bank)
10. Assistant Professor position, University of Texas at Austin
11. Director of Program/Project(s): Maui/Kauai
****** The following positions were taken from WIPHYS **********
12. Faculty Position, Department of Physics, University at Buffalo, SUNY
13. One Year Position in Astronomy and Astrophysics, Gettysburg College
14. Tenure Track Position in Astronomy and Astrophysics, Gettysburg College
15. Faculty Position in Astronomy/Astrophysics, Ohio University
16. NEW INSTRUCTIONS!! How to submit, subscribe, or unsubscribe to AASWOMEN
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1. Final (we hope!) Take: AASWOMEN listserv moving
From: Patricia Knezek knezek
noao.edu
This current issue of AASWOMEN is being sent BOTH from the AAS listserv AND the
STScI listserv. The Subject title will include either "AAS" or STScI". This
will be the LAST issue that will be issued from both servers. After this,
issues will only be sent from the AAS listserv. If you DO NOT receive an
issue for next week, September 30, 2005 by Monday, October 3, 2005, please
email me at knezeknoao.edu (replace with @) and I will look into it.
Once again, we thank all those subscribers who get two issues this week for
their patience while we determine who still needs to be transferred to the
AAS listserv.
New instructions for submission, subscribing, and unsubscribing are as
follows:
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2. RAND report on Federal R&D investment
From: Debra Rolison rolisonnrl.navy.mil
Greetings, all.
It's published!
The RAND Corporation report that assessed gender differences in the
distribution of external Federal research and development funding was
released on 14 September 2005.
As you may recall, thanks to amendments inserted by Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR)
into the bill to reauthorize the National Science Foundation for FY03-FY07
(signed by President Bush in December 2002; Public Law No: 107-36), the
funding distribution report was one of two requested by Congress with respect
to gender differences for male and female faculty. The second study (Gender
Differences in Careers of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Faculty
http://www7.nationalacademies.org/cwse/Gender_differences.html ) is underway
by the National Research Council; the next committee meeting is scheduled for
6-7 October 2005.
The PDF of RAND Corp's 6-page report "Gender Differences in Major Federal
External Grant Programs" is available for free at
http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/2005/RAND_TR307.sum.pdf .
As many of us predicted, RAND reports "no differences in the amount of
funding requested or awarded" with respect to gender by the National Science
Foundation (RAND looked at grants funded from 2001-2003).
This lack of gender difference was also observed for grants awarded by the
U.S. Dept of Agriculture.
And for the National Institutes of Health? Not so fast!!
Even after eliminating very large awards and controlling for age, academic
degree, institution, grant type, institute, and year, RAND reports that
women receive only 83% of what men receive in NIH grants.
The release of the RAND report has spurred Senator Wyden to add an amendment
to the Commerce, Science and Justice Appropriations legislation currently
before the U.S. Senate in order to add RAND's recommendations with respect to
data collection/disaggregation by the federal R&D funding agencies.
As noted in Senator Wyden's press release on the RAND Corp. report and his
proposed amendment
http://wyden.senate.gov/media/2005/09142005_new_titleIX_compliance.html ,
"the Departments of Defense and Energy kept so little information
about their $9 billion in annual grant funding that RAND was forced
to drop those agencies from the study."
Senator Wyden further notes: "I don't see how Federal agencies can possibly
be in compliance with Title IX if they don't even track the gender of their
grant applicants, and Congress certainly can't oversee compliance without
this basic information. It's time to make certain that these appropriated
taxpayer dollars are being distributed in accordance with Federal law, in a
way that gives a basic fair shake to every applicant."
Stay tuned!!
All the best,
Debra
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3. AAS Prize Nominations Update
From: Ivan King kingastro.washington.edu
[Eds.: This refers to the announcement in the AASWOMEN issue of August
26, September 2 & 9 2005 of the upcoming deadline for AAS Prize
Nominations.]
When I attempted to make a nomination for the Van Biesbroeck Prize, John
Graham told me that it is now biennial, and will not be awarded this year.
It now alternates with the Tinsley Prize, which will be awarded this year.
Ivan King
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4. CSWP Fall 2005 Gazette Posted
From: WIPHYS of September 23, 2005
The Fall 2005 issue of the CSWP Gazette Newsletter is available as a pdf file
at http://www.aps.org/educ/cswp/gazette/ . Copies will be mailed out to
subscribers shortly. If you would like to be put on the mailing list to
receive your very own copy, please send an email to womenaps.org There
is no charge to subscribe. This newsletter is produced by volunteer writers
and editors, and has a circulation of about 4,000 copies per issue. Items
featured in the Gazette include updates on CSWP activities and programs, book
reviews, statistical reports, and articles on programs designed to increase
the participation of women and girls in science. Suggestions for articles or
book reviews are always welcome; please contact Sue Otwell in the APS office
at otwellaps.org for details.
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5. Chandra Postdoctoral Fellowships
From: Nancy Evans evanshead.cfa.harvard.edu
Chandra Postdoctoral Fellowships
Chandra X-Ray Center
E-mail: fellows@head.cfa.harvard.edu
WWW: http://cxc.harvard.edu/fellows/
Attention: Chandra Fellowship Program Office
The Chandra X-ray Center (CXC) is pleased to announce the ninth competition
for the Chandra Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, in cooperation with host
institutions throughout the United States. The primary objective of the
Program is to provide opportunities for postdoctoral research on problems
that are broadly related to the scientific mission of the Chandra X-ray
Observatory and compatible with the interests of the Host Institutions. This
program is open to applicants of any nationality who earn doctoral degrees
between January 1, 2003 and September 1, 2006 in astronomy, physics, or
related disciplines. The Fellowships are tenable at any U.S. institution
where Chandra-related research can be carried out.
The Fellowship is initially for two years, with the expectation of a third
year, contingent upon performance and available funding. Subject to the
availability of NASA funding up to 5 Chandra Fellows will be appointed this
year, through grants to United States institutions.
The Call for Proposals for the Fellowship Program, which includes detailed
Program policies and application instructions is available on the World Wide
Web at http://cxc.harvard.edu/fellows/ . An application includes a cover
form, a research proposal, letters of reference, a curriculum vitae, and
other relevant materials as detailed in the instructions. Full instructions
for submitting applications through the web are contained in the Call for
Proposals.
The application deadline is 9 November, 2005 (5:00 pm EST). The Chandra
Fellow appointments are expected to begin on or about 1 September 2006.
Women and members of minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
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6. Postdoctoral Positions at Princeton University
a. Lyman Spitzer, Jr. Postdoctoral Fellowship in Astrophysics
b. Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computational Astrophysics
c. Joint Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Carnegie Observatories and
Princeton University
d. Southern Cosmology Survey Postdoctoral Fellowships
e. Astronomical Software Scientist at Princeton University
From: Mindy G. Lipman lipmanPrinceton.EDU
a. Lyman Spitzer, Jr. Postdoctoral Fellowship in Astrophysics
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
Department of Astrophysical Sciences
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ 08544 USA
Attention: M. Lipman
Tel: 609-258-3803
FAX: 609-258-1020
Email Submission Address: postappastro.princeton.edu
Email Inquiries: postappastro.princeton.edu
URL: http://www.astro.princeton.edu
The Department of Astrophysical Sciences, Princeton University, invites
applications for the Lyman Spitzer, Jr. Postdoctoral Fellowship in
Astrophysics. The Spitzer Fellow is expected to carry out original research
in astrophysics, independently or in collaboration with Princeton faculty,
postdoctoral fellows or students. The fellowship is intended primarily to
support researchers in theoretical astrophysics, but exceptional candidates
in observational astronomy are encouraged to apply. The fellowship includes
a substantial annual research fund.
Princeton astronomers with research interests in theoretical astrophysics
include Neta Bahcall (large-scale structure, clusters of galaxies), Renyue
Cen (cosmological simulations), Bruce Draine (interstellar dust, interstellar
medium), Jeremy Goodman (dynamics, gamma-ray bursts, scintillation), J.
Richard Gott (cosmology, general relativity), James Gunn (cosmology), Russell
Kulsrud (primordial magnetic fields, plasma physics), Jeremiah P. Ostriker
(formation and evolution of large-scale structure), Bohdan Paczynski
(gravitational microlensing, gamma ray bursts), David Spergel (CMB, particle
astrophysics, cosmology, galaxy dynamics, planets), James Stone (MHD, star
formation), Scott Tremaine (planetary and galaxy dynamics), and 15-20
postdoctoral fellows and research staff. There are also strong research
groups in the Physics Department and at the nearby Institute for Advanced
Study. The expected starting date is 1 September 2006.
Appointments are for one year, renewable annually based on satisfactory
performance, for a total of up to three years. Applicants should send a
curriculum vitae, bibliography and statement of research interests, and
arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to the above address, by
December 1, 2005. All applications will automatically be considered for all
postdoctoral fellowships available in the department, but please state which
positions you are interested in. For information about applying to Princeton,
please link to: http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/ApplicantsInfo.htm
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b. Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computational Astrophysics
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
Department of Astrophysical Sciences
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ 08544 USA
Attention: M. Lipman
Tel: 609-258-3803
FAX: 609-258-1020
Email Submission Address: postappastro.princeton.edu
Email Inquiries: postappastro.princeton.edu
URL: http://www.astro.princeton.edu
The Department of Astrophysical Sciences, Princeton University, invites
applications for a research postdoctoral position, starting any time but no
later than September 1, 2006. An eligible applicant should have a Ph.D. in
astronomy, physics or computer science. The successful applicant will work
with Dr. Renyue Cen in fields closely related to cosmological hydrodynamic,
radiation-hydrodynamic, and magnetohydrodynamic simulations. The successful
candidate is also expected to have had substantial experience with programming
languages (Fortran, C, C++, ...) widely used in scientific computing. We have
excellent local computing facilities as well as access to larger
supercomputing facilities.
Appointments are for one year, renewable annually based on satisfactory
performance, for a total of up to three years. Applicants should send a
curriculum vitae, bibliography and statement of research interests, and
arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent by December 1, 2005, to
M. Lipman, Princeton University, Department of Astrophysical Sciences, Peyton
Hall, Princeton, NJ 08544. All applications will automatically be considered
for all postdoctoral fellowships available in the department, but please state
which positions you are interested in. For information about applying to
Princeton, please link to:
http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/ApplicantsInfo.htm
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c. Joint Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Carnegie Observatories and
Princeton University
The Observatories of the Carnegie Institution of Washington and the Department
of Astrophysical Sciences of Princeton University invite applications for a
four-year postdoctoral fellowship in astronomy, to begin in September, 2006.
The Fellow is expected to work for two years in Princeton and two years at the
main offices of the Observatories in Pasadena; the timing of these stays will
be negotiated by the Fellow and the host institutions once the position is
offered.
The Carnegie-Princeton Fellow is expected to carry out original research in
any area of astronomy or astrophysics, either independently or in
collaboration with staff, faculty or students at the host institutions. The
principal selection criteria will be outstanding research accomplishments and
promise of future achievement, although preference will be given to
researchers working in those areas in which Carnegie and Princeton have active
research interests.
The Fellow will have access to all of the resources and facilities of both
institutions. In particular, Carnegie operates the Las Campanas Observatory
in Chile, which includes the twin 6.5-meter Magellan telescopes, the 2.5-meter
Dupont and 1.0-meter Swope telescopes, and provides an excellent environment
for observational astrophysics and cosmology. The Department of Astrophysical
Sciences at Princeton is a major partner in the Apache Point Observatory, the
Sloan Digital Sky Survey, and the Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe, and,
together with research groups in the Physics Department and the nearby
Institute for Advanced Study, offers an unparalleled environment for research
in theoretical astrophysics and cosmology. The fellowship provides support
for observing, travel, computing and publications, and the observing
facilities will be accessible for the entire duration of the fellowship.
Further information on the host institutions is available at
http://www.ociw.edu/ and http://www.astro.princeton.edu.
Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, bibliography, and research plan,
and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to BOTH the
Observatories and to Princeton by 1 December 2005. The research plan should
address how the applicant intends to use the resources and facilities
available at both host institutions. Preference for a starting host
institution and the proposed timing of the stays at each institution should
also be stated. Selection of the successful candidate will be made by a joint
Carnegie-Princeton committee.
All applicants will automatically be considered for all postdoctoral positions
in the Astrophysical Sciences department at Princeton University and for the
Carnegie Fellowship at The Observatories; however, they should clearly state
in the cover letter that they wish to be considered for the Carnegie-Princeton
Fellowship. Applications should be sent to both of the following addresses:
Dr. W. Freedman, Director, Carnegie-Princeton Fellowship, Carnegie
Observatories, 813 Santa Barbara St., Pasadena, CA 91101
Prof. S. Tremaine, Chair, Dept. of Astrophysical Sciences, Peyton Hall,
Princeton University, Princeton NJ 08544-1001
For questions or additional information, please send email to
c-pfellowociw.edu or postappastro.princeton.edu
For further information about applying to Princeton, please link to:
http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/ApplicantsInfo.htm
The Carnegie Institution of Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
d. Southern Cosmology Survey Postdoctoral Fellowships
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
Department of Astrophysical Sciences
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ 08544 USA
Attention: M. Lipman
Tel: 609-258-3803
FAX: 609-258-1020
Email Submission Address: postappastro.princeton.edu
Email Inquiries: postappastro.princeton.edu
URL: http://www.astro.princeton.edu
We invite applications for 3-4 postdoctoral research associate positions
starting September 1, 2006 for a multi-institutional postdoctoral program
funded by the NSF Partnership for International Research and Education
(PIRE). The candidates should be exceptional experimental, observational or
theoretical cosmologists. The postdoctoral fellows will be based at Rutgers
University, The University of Pennsylvania and Princeton University and will
work with collaboration members at these US institutions as well as at
Pontificia Universidad Catolica (Chile) and the University of KwaZulu-Natal
(South Africa). We seek candidates with proposed research programs based on
SZE data from the Atacama Cosmology Telescope (www.hep.upenn.edu/act), optical
data from SALT and other ground-based telescopes with a scientific focus on
fundamental cosmology, or related theoretical or observational studies of
galaxy formation and evolution and galaxy clusters. Possible projects include
experimental and theoretical work on the CMB, secondary CMB effects, clusters
of galaxies, galaxy evolution, stellar populations at high redshift, and weak
lensing. It is expected that at least one successful applicant will be based
at each of the three US institutions, which are located within an hour of each
other, allowing for frequent collaborations and meetings. The three US
universities encompass a body of approximately 80 postdoctoral researchers,
faculty and graduate students working in cosmology and extra-galactic
astronomy. Further, there will be a very strong collaboration with our South
African (University of KwaZulu-Natal) and Chilean (Universidad Catolica)
partners in the PIRE program. An annual summer school is being organized in
each of the hemispheres and long stays in Chile and South Africa will be
supported and strongly encouraged. There will be significant funds for
travel.
Appointments are for one year, renewable annually based on satisfactory
performance, for a total of up to three years. Applicants should send a
curriculum vitae, bibliography and statement of research interests, and
arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to Mindy Lipman,
Department of Astrophysical Sciences, Princeton University, Peyton Hall,
Princeton, NJ 08544 by December 1, 2005. Applications will automatically be
considered for all postdoctoral fellowships available in the Astrophysical
Sciences department at Princeton. For further inquires contact: Jack Hughes
(jphphysics.rutgers.edu), David Spergel (dnsastro.princeton.edu) and
Raul Jimenez (rauljphysics.upenn.edu). For further information about
applying to Princeton, please link to:
http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/ApplicantsInfo.htm.
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e. Astronomical Software Scientist at Princeton University
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
Department of Astrophysical Sciences
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ 08544 USA
Attention: M. Lipman
Tel: 609-258-3803
FAX: 609-258-1020
Email Submission Address: postappastro.princeton.edu
Email Inquiries: postappastro.princeton.edu
URL: http://www.astro.princeton.edu
The Department of Astrophysical Sciences, Princeton University, expects to
have one or more positions in the area of software development and support for
the acquisition, reduction, analysis, and testing of photometric and
spectroscopic data obtained by the Sloan Digital Sky Survey, a
multi-institutional project to carry out an imaging and redshift survey, and
other possible current and future large astronomical instrumentation projects.
SDSS measures the sky at five bands, u,g,r,i, and z, using a large format CCD
array, and spectra are obtained by a pair of multi-fiber spectrographs. The
data reduction is done by a series of automated pipelines which calibrate and
correct the data, find and measure objects, and produce digital catalogues,
images and spectra for science analysis. We expect to carry out development,
testing and support work in the following areas: running the pipelines;
efficient algorithms for object measurement; quality analysis; co-addition of
multiple imaging data; comparison and subtraction of images from multiple
passes across the sky; automated searches for variable objects; algorithms to
find rapidly varying or fast moving objects; global photometric calibration;
spectrophotometry; and determination of stellar parameters (temperature,
metallicity, spectral type, gravity, and radial velocity). Much of this work
will be in support of SDSS-II, whose science goals include the studies of
large scale cosmological structure, the kinematic and chemical structure and
merger history of the Milky Way galaxy, and the characterization of supernova
light curves in the range z = 0.05 - 0.35.
We seek persons with knowledge of optical astronomy at faint levels, CCD data,
handling of large data sets, efficient automated data reduction, image
analysis, and stellar spectroscopic analysis. The work includes algorithm
development; evaluating the scientific performance of pipeline code; writing
robust, efficient code (primarily on Unix platforms in C); and running and
maintaining pipeline code. Experience in TCL, C++ and software engineering
practices and/or in instrumentation and optical telescope hardware and
software is desirable. The appointment(s) will be made to the scientific or
technical staff at a level and salary commensurate with experience, for an
initial period of one year which can be renewed for one or more years
depending on satisfactory performance and availability of funding. The
candidate should hold a Ph.D. degree in (preferably) astrophysics, physics,
mathematics or computer science.
Please send your vita, list of publications, detailed description of relevant
experience, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to
Mindy Lipman
Department of Astrophysical Sciences
Princeton University
Peyton Hall
Princeton, NJ 08544 USA
We will begin to evaluate applications on December 1, 2005 and will accept
them thereafter until suitable candidates are found. These positions are
offered subject to the availability of funding. Applications received by
December 1 will automatically be considered for all postdoctoral fellowships
available in the department. Further information about the SDSS is available
via http://www.sdss.org or by email from gkastro.princeton.edu For
further information about applying to Princeton, please link to:
http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/ApplicantsInfo.htm
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7. Assistant Professor in Astrophysics, University of Colorado at Boulder
From: Beth Livesay Beth.Livesaycolorado.edu
Assistant Professor in Astrophysics
Department of Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences
University of Colorado at Boulder
391 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309
Tel: 303-492-2338
E-mail submission: beth.livesaycolorado.edu (.doc or .pdf format)
E-mail inquiries: wcashorigins.colorado.edu
Attention: Dr. Webster Cash, Chair of the Search Committee
The Department of Astrophysical & Planetary Sciences (APS) invites
applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin August 2006. The
search is open to all areas of astrophysics. We are particularly interested
in candidates working in extragalactic observational astronomy, theoretical
astrophysics, high energy astrophysics and instrumental astronomy.
The APS department is affiliated with several research centers and institutes
(CASA, JILA, LASP) and offers a diverse set of resources for teaching and
research, including access to observational, instrumental, and theoretical
facilities. CU is a consortium member of the ARC 3.5-meter telescope at Apache
Point Observatory. We also have excellent facilities for development of
space- and ground-based hardware. This position requires a commitment to
teaching in our undergraduate and graduate programs and the ability to develop
and conduct an independent research program.
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and a
short description of research and teaching interests. Please include the names
and contact information for three persons who can be contacted for references.
E-mail applications plus hard-copy are recommended. We will begin considering
applications on December 1, 2005, and we will accept applications until the
position is filled. The University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to
diversity and equality in education and employment.
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8. Tenure Track Astronomer Positions -- National Radio Astronomy Observatory
From: Tavia Dillon tdillonnrao.edu
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) invites outstanding
applicants for tenure track astronomer positions. In the next few years,
the NRAO expects to make one or two appointments per year. Appointments
are not restricted to radio astronomers.
Research areas of interest include cosmology and the early universe,
dark energy and dark matter, the Cosmic Microwave Background, thermal
and kinetic SZ effects, structure formation, the epoch of re-ionization,
formation and evolution of galaxies and clusters of galaxies,
gravitational lensing, active galactic nuclei and compact objects,
pulsars and GRB's, the interstellar and intergalactic medium, formation
of stars and planets, solar system astrophysics, astrochemistry and
astrobiology. Both observers and theorists are encouraged to apply, and
experimentalists are also welcome. Women and minorities are especially
encouraged to apply. The NRAO will help explore employment opportunities
for spouses.
The NRAO aims to recruit new staff members who will lead at the
frontiers of Astronomy and Astrophysics. Appointments will be considered
for Charlottesville, VA, where the North American ALMA Science Center
(NA-ASC) operated by the NRAO is located; for Green Bank, WV, site of
the 100-m GBT; and for Socorro, NM, the Operations Center for the Very
Large Array (eventually EVLA) and the Very Long Baseline Array.
The candidates should have a PhD in astronomy, physics, or a related
field, and a plan of active independent research. Besides maintaining a
vigorous program of individual research, all members of the NRAO
scientific staff are expected to contribute to the operation and future
development of the Observatory to provide cutting edge facilities for
the astronomical community.
The appointment is for an initial period of three years, renewable and
with the possibility of eventual tenure, in a system parallel to that in
a research university. In exceptional cases, a more senior initial
appointment can be considered.
Applications should include a statement of research interests and plans,
a curriculum vitae including a publication list, and the names of five
scientists who have agreed to send in letters of reference. The
application and letters of reference should be sent to: Director's
Office, NRAO, 520 Edgemont Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22903, USA. For
full consideration, applications should be received by December 1, 2005.
The NRAO is operated by Associated Universities Inc. (AUI) under
cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation. The NRAO is
an equal opportunity employer.
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9. NRAO Assistant Director (Site Director, Green Bank)
From: Tavia Dillon tdillonnrao.edu
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) invites applications for
the position of NRAO Assistant Director for Green Bank Operations (Site
Director, Green Bank). This position is responsible for all activities at the
Green Bank, WV site, most importantly the management of Green Bank Telescope
(GBT) operations. In addition, the Assistant Director will be responsible for
providing leadership in scientific program development and facility upgrades
at the Observatory. The Assistant Director will also participate in NRAO-wide
senior management activities. Requirements include a Ph.D. in astronomy,
astrophysics, physics, or a related field, as well as extensive experience in
a research organization. Applicants should have a strong record of
achievement and leadership in radio astronomy and significant management
experience. In addition, excellent interpersonal skills and communication
skills are required.
The position is available starting January 1, 2006. Further information
can be found at www.nrao.edu on this and other positions. Applications
should be sent to the Director's Office, NRAO, 520 Edgemont Road,
Charlottesville, VA 22093-2475 and should include: a letter with a
presentation of qualifications for the position, a description of research
and technical interests and plans, the names of five scientists who may serve
as references, and a curriculum vitae. All application materials received at
the above address by November 15, 2005 will receive full consideration. The
National Radio Astronomy Observatory is operated by Associated Universities,
Inc. (AUI) under cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation.
The NRAO is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/H/V).
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10. Assistant Professor position, University of Texas at Austin
From: Don Winget chairastro.as.utexas.edu
The Department of Astronomy at the University of Texas at Austin invites
applications for one or more tenure-track positions at the assistant professor
level to begin in the 2006-2007 academic year. Applicants from all fields of
astronomy and astrophysics will be welcomed. We are especially interested in
applicants who will use or catalyze use of our facilities: telescopes at the
W. J. McDonald Observatory; the 9.2-m Hobby-Eberly telescope; the
general-purpose 2.7m and 2.1m telescopes; and the wide-field imaging 0.8m
telescope; the department also participates in the Caltech Submillimeter
Observatory, 10-m class Southern African Large Telescope, space-based
observatories, and the Giant Magellan Telescope consortium. Computational
facilities available include the newly commissioned "Wrangler" cluster at the
Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC), a parallel computing machine
consisting of 256 EMT64 processors.
The Department seeks a candidate who can conduct a vigorous research program,
teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and interact
constructively with researchers with related interests in the department and
the McDonald Observatory. Our perceptions of the applicant's research
excellence rather than their field of specialization will dominate our
considerations.
Applicants are requested to send a letter of application, a description of
their research accomplishments, an outline of their present and future
research interests, and a curriculum vita with a list of publications to the
following address:
John Scalo, Chair of the Faculty Search Committee
The University of Texas at Austin
Department of Astronomy
1 University Station, C1400
Austin TX 78712-0259
Tel: (512) 471-3302
Fax: (512) 471-6016
Email Inquiries: searchastro.as.utexas.edu
Applicants should arrange for letters of recommendation (minimum of three
letters) to be sent to the Chair of the Search Committee. To assure full
consideration, applications should be completed by December 1, 2005.
The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values
diversity in its work force. Women, minorities and faculty couples are
encouraged to apply.
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11. Director of Program/Project(s): Maui/Kauai
From: Laura Rebman lrebmannadecco-hawaii.com
Aloha,
I had contacted you a few months back regarding the large recruiting effort
we are managing for a leading high-tech company based here in Honolulu. Our
client, which is building deployable telescopes here in Hawaii and
world-wide, is one of the fastest growing and most successful technology
firms in the state, and is attracting international acclaim.
We still have quite a few senior openings available, and just received this
new requisition; a Director of Programs for the islands of Kauai and Maui
(description following). This is a critical position, and presents a truly
unique and exciting opportunity! The salary range for this position falls
around 150K, plus full benefits and some relocation assistance.
I would sincerely appreciate if I can again ask to distribute this
information to your fellow colleagues.
Thank you for your time, and I look forward to hearing from you.
Thanks,
Laura
Laura Rebmann
Director of Recruitment
Adecco Technical
ASB Tower
1001 Bishop Street, #2370
Honolulu, HI 96813
tel (808) 533-8889
fax (808) 523-7506
lrebmannadecco-hawaii.com
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM/PROJECT(S): MAUI/KAUAI
Position Purpose Summary:
To provide leadership, team building, and mentorship to satellite offices in
a manner that is a consistent with corporate strategies, ethics, and goals.
To manage and lead multiple business units and programs with highly qualified,
technical professionals of diverse backgrounds.
To act as key customer interface on multiple programs to build business
relationships as well as to ensure customer quality control on program
deliverables.
Essential Functions:
Provides strategic direction and leadership in developing and executing
mission critical, cross-functional corporate initiatives.
Mentors and develops program/project managers, develops positive
relationships among staff, and creates synergistic cross-functional teams.
Works with managers to clearly define program/project objectives and
implements measures to allow staff, managers, and senior executives to
regularly track milestones and performance.
Establishes and maintains good relationships with government and commercial
customers leading to strong product/program definition and successful
execution.
Develops good relationships with all members of the senior management team.
Routinely reports to the COO on program/project status, and, when necessary,
corrective actions necessary to meet program/project goals as well as
corporate goals and objectives.
Designs and implements standardized project management processes and
procedures in a manner that is consistent with company-wide processes and
procedures.
Determines the economic value of initiatives and garners commitment of
affected parties to achieve financial, strategic, and objective goals.
Performs other related duties as required.
Education Requirements:
Engineering, Physics, or Business Management of Information Technology
Degree, Masters preferred, PhD a plus.
Type and Years of Related Experience Required:
Exceptional leadership, people, and communication skills required.
Experience in successfully overseeing the growth and management of remote or
satellite offices and/or business units.
Strong program and/or project management experience with good organizational
skills.
15+ years of progressive engineering design experience, with at least 5
years of Director/senior-level management experience in aerospace or related
industry.
Demonstrated ability to provide well-developed, strategic thinking and
direction in a fast-paced, high growth environment, managing growing and
diverse business units.
Technically astute, business oriented engineering manager with proven
abilities.
Background demonstrates successful, progressive experience managing people
of diverse backgrounds and leading the successful implementation of
multi-year, multi-site enterprise system projects.
Able to thrive in chaos and to fit in well within an informal "startup
company" environment.
Desire to provide senior management within a horizontal and non-traditional
organizational structure.
Willing to provide hands-on management and technical leadership where
required.
Strong track record of implementing communication strategies that optimize
process change acceptance and implementation.
Experience in developing strategic plans, including financial risk
assessments for discussion and analysis at executive management level.
Must be a U.S. citizen and have (or able to obtain) government security
clearance.
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12. Faculty Position, Department of Physics, University at Buffalo, SUNY
From: WIPHYS of September 15, 2005
The Department of Physics invites applications for a faculty position in
theoretical cosmology starting in September 2006. We seek applicants with an
outstanding record of research and scientific leadership, have excellent
communication skills or other evidence of teaching ability such as prior
teaching experience and who are also committed to excellence in teaching.
Salary will be commensurate with rank and experience, and attractive start-up
funding will be available.
Theoretical Cosmology - Assistant/Associate Professor. We are particularly
interested in candidates who will complement current research efforts at the
interface between astrophysics/cosmology and high energy theory. Applicants
should have postdoctoral experience and a strong record of publications in
professional journals and show promise of initiating and sustaining creative
research and of obtaining external funding. Senior applicants should have
evidence of sustained research and continuous grant activity in cosmology.
Prospective applicants should submit a full résumé, which includes a list of
publications, a detailed research plan, a statement of teaching philosophy and
arrange to have at least three letters of recommendation sent to Chair,
Cosmology Physics Search Committee, Department of Physics, University at
Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, NY 14260-1500 by the
initial deadline date of December 1, 2005. Applications received before the
deadline date will receive full consideration, and applications will continue
to be reviewed until the position is filled. Candidates are encouraged to
submit applications by e-mail to cosmology-searchphysics.buffalo.edu (pdf
format preferred). We especially welcome applications from qualified members
of protected groups. The University at Buffalo is an Equal Opportunity
Employer/Recruiter.
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13. One Year Position in Astronomy and Astrophysics, Gettysburg College
From: WIPHYS of September 16, 2005
The Physics Department at Gettysburg College invites applications for a
one-year faculty position at the assistant professor level beginning in the
fall of 2006. Preference will be given to those candidates with previous
teaching experience and who are able to involve undergraduates in their
research. The Department of Physics has six full-time faculty. Current areas
of active experimental research include nuclear physics, plasma physics, and
observational astronomy, but applicants from all areas of experimental physics
are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must demonstrate enthusiasm
and proficiency for teaching undergraduate physics, including introductory
courses, laboratories, and courses for non-science students.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in physics. Interested candidates should
submit a curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching goals, and the
names and addresses of three references (at least one of whom can address the
candidate's teaching ability) to Laurence A. Marschall, Chair, Department of
Physics, Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA 17325 (e-mail address:
marschalgettysburg.edu). Consideration of applicants will begin
February 1.
Gettysburg College is a highly selective liberal arts college located within
90 minutes of the Washington/Baltimore metropolitan area. Established in
1832, the College has a rich history and is situated on a 220-acre campus with
an enrollment of 2,500 students. Gettysburg College celebrates diversity and
especially invites applications from members of any group that has been
historically underrepresented in the American academy. The College assures
equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of
race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, and
disability.
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14. Tenure Track Position in Astronomy and Astrophysics, Gettysburg College
From: WIPHYS of September 16, 2005
The Gettysburg College Department of Physics invites applications for a tenure
track position in astronomy and astrophysics at the assistant professor level,
beginning in August 2006. Candidates should be able to contribute to both the
astronomy and physics curriculum, and are expected to actively involve
undergraduates in their research. A successful candidate must also demonstrate
enthusiasm and proficiency for teaching undergraduates, including both
non-science majors as well as minors in astronomy, along with some courses in
physics. Available facilities include access to the NURO (Flagstaff) 0.8-m
telescope at Lowell Observatory, as well as an on-campus 0.4-m telescope with
a research-grade CCD camera, and smaller telescopes for instructional
purposes.
A Ph.D. degree in astronomy, astrophysics, or a related field of physics, is
required. Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, statements
of research and teaching goals, and the names and addresses of three
references (at least one of whom can address the candidate's teaching ability)
to Laurence A. Marschall, Chair, Department of Physics, Gettysburg College,
Gettysburg, PA 17325 (e-mail address: marschalgettysburg.edu).
Consideration of applicants will begin December 1.
[See description of college in Item #13 above]
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15. Faculty Position in Astronomy/Astrophysics, Ohio University
From: WIPHYS of September 23, 2005
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Ohio University invites
applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Astronomy/Astrophysics
beginning in September 2006. The opening is at the Assistant Professor level,
but a more senior appointment is possible depending on qualifications and
experience. Applications from all areas of astronomy and astrophysics are
welcome; individuals with expertise related to cosmology are particularly
encouraged to apply. Applicants should have a Ph.D., post-doctoral experience,
and a strong record of independent research. The successful candidate is
expected to initiate and maintain a vigorous research program and be an
effective teacher at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The new
faculty member will join the Astrophysical Institute (ApI), which, together
with the Institute for Nuclear and Particle Physics (INPP), has received
substantial internal research funds for a joint initiative to study the
structure of the universe on all scales. Details of the research interests and
activities of ApI and INPP can be found on the departmental web-site,
www.phy.ohiou.edu, under Research.
The Department of Physics and Astronomy currently has 28 regular faculty
members and approximately 70 students in its graduate program. The principal
research areas are astronomy/astrophysics, biophysics, condensed matter
physics, nanoscience, and nuclear/particle physics. Applications should be
sent to: Prof. Thomas Statler, Astrophysics Search Committee, Department of
Physics and Astronomy, Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701-2979. Applications
should include a curriculum vitae, a statement of research plans, and a
statement of teaching philosophy. Applicants should arrange for at least three
letters of recommendation to be sent to the above address. Review of
applications will begin December 1, 2005, and will continue until the position
is filled. Ethnic minorities and women are especially encouraged to apply.
Ohio University is an AA/EO employer.
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