AAS Committee on the Status of Women
Issue of September 30, 2005 & October 7, 2005
eds. Patricia Knezek, Jim Ulvestad, & Joan Schmelz
This week's issues:
1. Confessions of an Engineering Washout
2. SMA Postdoc Fellowships
3. Leo Goldberg Fellowships
4. Professional Skills Development Workshops for Women Physicists
****** The following positions were taken from WIPHYS **********
5. APS/IBM Research Internship for Undergraduate Women
6. Physicist, JILA, University of Colorado and NIST, Boulder, CO
7. One Year Physics Sabbatical Replacement Position, Gettysberg College
8. Faculty Position in Theoretical High Energy Physics, Brown University
9. Faculty Position in Observational Weak Gravitational Lens Cosmology
Department of Physics, University of California, Davis
10. Assistant Professor, Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics, University of
Chicago
11. How to submit, subscribe, or unsubscribe to AASWOMEN
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1. Confessions of an Engineering Washout
From: Lauretta Nagel nagel
stsci.edu
This article provides some insight as to why undergraduates are washing out of
science and engineering:
http://www.techcentralstation.com/092105B.html
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2. SMA Postdoc Fellowships
From: David Wilner dwilnercfa.harvard.edu
The Submillimeter Array, a collaborative project of the Smithsonian
Astrophysical Observatory and the Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy and
Astrophysics (Taiwan), is a radio-interferometer located at an altitude of 4,000
m near the summit of Mauna Kea, Hawaii. It consists of eight six-meter diameter
antennas configurable to achieve sub arc second resolution, and is now in
routine operation in two low-frequency atmospheric windows, centered at 220 and
300 GHz, and a high frequency window at 650 GHz. During the coming year it will
be equipped with receivers that will extend the low frequency coverage up to 430
GHz; and enable enhanced polarization capability throughout the 330-350 GHz
frequency range.
Applications are invited for two SMA postdoctoral fellowships beginning in the
fall of 2006. Fellowships are for a period of two years, with the possibility of
a one-year extension. These positions are aimed chiefly at research in
submillimeter astronomy, and the successful candidates are expected to propose
and participate in science observations with the SMA. The current major areas of
study include: the formation, kinematics, and chemistry of protostellar disks
and outflows; AGN's, including the Galactic Center; circumstellar material
around evolved stars; the structure and energetics of normal and luminous
galaxies; and solar system studies. It is expected that both positions will be
based at the Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in Cambridge to
facilitate interaction with other scientists within the Radio division and the
wider CfA community. However, candidates with a desire to be located at the SMA
facility at the University of Hawaii, Hilo, are also encouraged to apply.
Applicants must have a recent Ph.D. in astronomy or a related field. Practical
experience in millimeter or submillimeter wavelength astronomy, radio
interferometry, instrumentation, or experience in any applicable branch of
astrophysical theory is desirable. Questions should be directed to dwilnercfa.harvard.edu.
Applications, including a curriculum vita, statement of research interest, and
three letters of recommendation should be sent to J. Barnett before 31 December
2005 for full consideration. Note that applicants for other CfA fellowships are
not automatically forwarded to the SMA Fellowship Selection Committee. AAE/EOE
Submission Address for Resumes/CVs:
Jennifer Barnett
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
60 Garden Street, MS 42
Cambridge, MA
02138
United States
Email: jbarnettcfa.harvard.edu
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3. Leo Goldberg Fellowships
The National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO) will award the Leo Goldberg
Fellowship in observational astronomy, astronomical instrumentation, or
theoretical astrophysics, to recent Ph.D. recipients of outstanding promise.
These Fellowships are intended to advance innovative and ground-breaking
scientific research, to encourage long-term projects, and to engage talented
individuals in the mission that NOAO undertakes on behalf of the community. The
Fellow will have access to the wide range of resources at NOAO, including the
telescopes of the International Gemini, Kitt Peak National, and Cerro Tololo
Inter-American Observatories. In addition to engaging in any research program of
their own choosing, the Fellow is encouraged to participate in current NOAO
initiatives (e.g., ongoing NOAO instrumentation, survey programs, or the
scientific and/or technical aspects of the next generation of ground-based
facilities). These include the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT), the Large Synoptic
Survey Telescope (LSST), and the National Virtual Observatory (NVO), projects in
which NOAO is playing an important role on behalf of the community.
The Fellowship provides support for five years at a competitive salary, and it
carries a benefit package and a generous research budget for travel and other
expenses. During the first four years of the appointment, the candidate will
reside at either NOAO/North in Tucson, Arizona, or NOAO/South in La Serena,
Chile. Residence in Chile has an additional benefits package to further support
and assist expatriates and their families. During the last year, the Fellow may
reside at any US University or astronomical research institute willing to host
the Fellow.
Applicants should submit: (1) A description of their proposed research,
addressing in particular the timeline for the project within the five year
duration of the Fellowship; (2) A choice of residence at NOAO/North or
NOAO/South, including a discussion of possible interactions with on-going NOAO
research programs and next-generation developmental programs (see
http://www.noao.edu/dir/lrplan/2003/ for details); (3) A vita, bibliography, and
brief description of their dissertation research; (4) Three letters of
recommendation. Applications will be reviewed beginning November 23, 2005 and
applicants are encouraged to submit all materials by this date to receive full
consideration.
Fellows will be selected based on (1) Their promise for an outstanding career in
astronomy; (2) Their proposed use of Gemini, KPNO, or CTIO facilities; (3) The
relationship of their research to and proposed interaction with NOAO programs to
plan the next generation of community facilities, and (4) The relationship of
their research to programs conducted by the NOAO staff. The unique 5-yr time
span of the Goldberg Fellowship provides an opportunity to carry out ambitious,
long-term projects, and we strongly encourage candidates to consider this aspect
in their applications. For further information, please contact Dr. Steve Strom
at stromnoao.edu. Information on past Fellows is available at
http://www.noao.edu/goldberg/.
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4. Professional Skills Development Workshops for Women Physicists
From: WIPHYS of September 29, 2005
The American Physical Society will offer one-day workshops for tenure
track and newly-tenured women physicists on March 12 (Baltimore) and
April 21 (Dallas), in association with the 2006 APS annual meetings.
The workshops will offer professional training on effective negotiation,
communication and leadership skills, as well as a special opportunity
for networking. Participants may receive a stipend of up to $800
towards hotel and travel expenses. Details are now posted on the CSWP
website at
http://www.aps.org/educ/cswp/skills/
along with information on how to apply. To ensure maximum interaction,
the workshops are limited to 30 people.
Aihua Xie., 2005 Chair, Committee on the Status of Women in Physics
xaihuaokstate.edu
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5. APS/IBM Research Internship for Undergraduate Women
From: WIPHYS of October 4, 2005
Information on the 2006 APS/IBM Research Internship for Undergraduate
Women is now available! These summer internships are salaried positions
typically 10 weeks long, and include in addition a $2,500 grant, plus the
opportunity to work with a mentor at one of three IBM research locations.
Applications must be submitted by January 31, 2006. Complete details on
the program and how to apply are available at
http://www.aps.org/educ/cswp/ibmintern.html
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6. Physicist, JILA, University of Colorado and NIST, Boulder, CO
From: WIPHYS of September 27, 2005
JILA, a premier academic research institute administered jointly by NIST
and the University of Colorado, is searching for outstanding scientists
preferably at the junior level. Successful applicants would be expected to
establish an internationally-recognized research program involving graduate,
undergraduate, and postdoctoral students, and to participate in departmental
teaching responsibilities. We have particular interest in candidates applying
advanced techniques to topics related to JILA's strengths in atomic, molecular
and optical science, laser technology, and precision measurement. Target areas
include, but are not limited to, quantum information, quantum optics, quantum
control, high-field physics, chemical physics, nanoscience, and biophotonics.
JILA has a number of exceptionally successful faculty from underrepresented
groups, and especially seeks applications from women and minority researchers.
More information about JILA can be found at http://jilawww.colorado.edu.
Interested persons should send a curriculum vitae and a detailed research
proposal (2-3 pages), as well as arrange for three letters of recommendation
to be sent to: Physics Search Committee, JILA, 440 UCB, University of Colorado,
Boulder, CO 80309-0440. Application review will begin December 15, 2005, and
will continue until January 5, 2006.
The University of Colorado at Boulder and NIST are both committed to diversity
and equality in education and employment. For further information, contact
Deborah Jin
jinjilau1.colorado.edu
303-492-0256
or
Pam Leland
Lelandjila.colorado.edu
303-492-4763
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7. ONE YEAR PHYSICS SABBATICAL REPLACEMENT POSITION, GETTYSBURG COLLEGE
From: WIPHYS of September 30, 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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8. Faculty Position in Theoretical High Energy Physics, Brown University
From: WIPHYS of October 4, 2005
The Department of Physics at Brown University invites applications for an
Assistant or Associate Professor position in Theoretical Particle
Physics/Cosmology/String Theory starting in the summer of 2006. We are looking
for candidates with both demonstrated accomplishments in research and teaching
and promise for future achievements. Applicants with interests interacting with
colleagues in other active research areas, both theoretical and experimental,
are welcome. We particularly encourage applications from women and minorities.
Applications should include names, addresses (e-mail) of at least three
referees, a statement of research and teaching plans and should be directed to
Prof. Antal Jevicki, Chair of High Energy Theory Search Committee, Department of
Physics, Box 1843, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island 02912. Review of
applications will begin on December 15, 2005.
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9. Faculty Position in Observational Weak Gravitational Lens Cosmology
Department of Physics, University of California, Davis
From: WIPHYS of October 6, 2005
The Department of Physics at the University of California at Davis invites
applications for a faculty position in observational weak gravitational lensing
cosmology. The appointment will be at the tenure-track Assistant Professor or
tenured Associate Professor level as determined by qualifications and
experience. The targeted starting date for appointment is July 1, 2006. The
candidate will be expected to emerge as a leader in the Large Synoptic Survey
Telescope (LSST) project. This appointment is the first of six approved faculty
positions in various UC Davis disciplines for dark energy science with the LSST
data. The successful candidate will join twelve faculty and researchers in our
cosmology group and will have the opportunity to become involved in the Deep
Lens Survey, and the campus Center for Computational Science and Engineering,
and will have access to the Keck telescopes and Lick Observatory.
The existing cosmology faculty consists of three theorists, three observers, and
one experimentalist/observer. The group also includes five
experimentalist/observer researchers and eight postdoctoral scholars, and is
very collaborative. Principal activities include observational and theoretical
studies of the physics of dark matter and dark energy via multiple gravitational
lens techniques, galaxy clustering at high redshift, high redshift QSOs,
microwave background, early universe cosmology, deep radio and optical wide area
surveys, and development of LSST instrumentation and software. For more
information see
http://www.physics.ucdavis.edu/Cosmology/Cosmology_Group.html
The successful candidate will have a PhD in physics or the equivalent and be
expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The position is
open until filled, but to assure full consideration, applications should be
received no later than December 14, 2005. To initiate the application process,
please mail your curriculum vitae, publication list, research statement, and the
names (including address, e-mail, fax, and phone number) of three or more
references to:
Cosmology Search Committee
Department of Physics
University of California, Davis
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616-8677
Further information about the department may be found on our website at
http://www.physics.ucdavis.edu.
The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity
employer.
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10. Assistant Professor, Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics, University of
Chicago
From: WIPHYS of October 6, 2005
ASST. PROFESSOR, DEPT. OF ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS, UNIV OF CHICAGO The
Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics at the University of Chicago expects to
have a faculty position at the Assistant Professor level beginning in Fall 2006.
(Exceptional candidates at a more senior level could be considered).
The primary research themes in our Department are: Fundamental aspects of
cosmology, birth and evolution of galaxies and clusters, star and planet
formation, and multi messenger astronomy (gamma rays, cosmic rays, dark matter,
and neutrinos). The Department has scientific efforts in a wide range of
projects including: Auger Project, ASC/Flash Center, ARC 3.5-meter, DES, SDSS,
SZA, SOFIA, SPT, and VERITAS. Department members play major roles in the Kavli
Institute for Cosmological Physics at Chicago. Theorists, observers, and
instrumentalists are encouraged to apply.
Completed applications should be received by December 1, 2005, to be given
fullest consideration. Applicants should send a CV, list of publications, and a
description of their research to the address below, and should arrange for three
letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the same address:
Professor Angela Olinto, Chair
Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics
The University of Chicago
5640 S. Ellis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637-1433.
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
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