AAS Committee on the Status of Women
Issue of November 03, 2006
eds. Patricia Knezek & Joan Schmelz
This week's issues:
1. Female-Friendly Physics Departments
2. Experts Meet at AAAS to Evaluate Ways to Recruit and Retain Women in S&T
3. Professional Skills Development Workshop
4. PhD fellowships: Max-Planck School on Astrophysics
5. Congressional Science Fellowships
6. Plaskett Fellowship at the Herzberg Institute of Astrophysics
7. Postdoc Positions at the University of Nottingham
8. Dodge Chair in Astronomy and Astrophysics at U. of Oklahoma
****** The following position was taken from WIPHYS **********
9. Faculty Position in Cosmology, Dept. of Physics, UC, Davis
10. How to submit, subscribe, or unsubscribe to AASWOMEN
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1. Female-Friendly Physics Departments
From: WIPHYS November 2, 2006
The Committee on the Status of Women in Physics (CSWP) has compiled a survey
of graduate programs in physics that should be helpful to those interested in
assessing the climate for women at various graduate schools. Department chairs
(or their assignees) were asked to respond to a short questionnaire. The
responses, for each institution, can be viewed at
http://cswp.womeninphysics.org/results.php
Note that the responses are written by department chairs (or their assignees),
so the APS and CSWP assume no responsibility for the accuracy of the
information submitted.
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2. Experts Meet at AAAS to Evaluate Ways to Recruit and Retain Women in S&T
From: WIPHYS November 2, 2006
AAAS has an array of resources for women in science-related education and
professions, but it should use them in more innovative ways to improve
recruitment, retention and advancement of women and build global capacity
in those fields, experts concluded at a high-level strategic planning
meeting. The two-day session featured several dozen influential women
(and a handful of men) from science, technology, engineering and
mathematics (STEM) fields. They came up with a menu of novel ideas to
guide future AAAS efforts. Read the story at
http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2006/1030wistem_intro.shtml
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3. Professional Skills Development Workshop
From: WIPHYS November 1, 2006
The American Physical Society will offer a one-day workshop for senior
women physicists in industry and government labs on March 4 (Denver)
in association with the 2007 APS annual meetings. We hope to receive
funding for a second workshop on April 13 (Jacksonville, FL) prior to
the APS April Meeting.
The workshop 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 will be limited in size.
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4. PhD fellowships: Max-Planck School on Astrophysics
From: Werner Becker (web1
mpe.mpg.de)
For the 7th time, the International Max-Planck Research School on
Astrophysics (IMPRS) is soliciting applications for its PhD program. Located
in the beautiful Munich-Garching area in southern Bavaria (Germany), the
school offers a unique environment for graduate students due to the presence
of four internationally renowned institutes which form the school:
* The Max-Planck Institute for extraterrestrial Physics (MPE)
* The Observatory of the University of Munich (LMU/USM)
* The Max-Planck Institute for Astrophysics (MPA)
* The European Southern Observatory (ESO)
In addition, Astro-particle physics groups at the Technical University of
Munich are participating as associated partners.
IMPRS offers a highly competitive PhD program, including lectures, seminars,
and a research project supervised by scientists at one of the participating
institutions. Since June 2004, the IMPRS on Astrophysics at the Ludwig
Maximilians University of Munich is supported by the European Commission
and is a Marie-Curie early stage training site. Course language is English.
Students have access to ground and spaced based observatories and
instrumentation operated by the participating institutes as well as
supercomputers for advanced numerical simulations and theoretical studies.
Successful completion of the IMPRS program will be honored with an IMPRS
certificate which supplements the doctoral degree (PhD) document awarded by
the Ludwig-Maximilians University (or another university to be agreed
upon before enrollment).
In general, applicants should have a Masters or Diploma in Physics or
Astronomy (or equivalent) including a corresponding thesis. Successful
applicants will receive financial support through a Ph.D. fellowship.
Applications for the program are open to students from all countries. More
details on the IMPRS program and the admission requirements can be found
at the IMPRS website
http://www.imprs-astro.mpg.de/
The closing date for applications for the program starting in September
2007 is December 1, 2006. Please apply by using the IMPRS application
form available online at
http://www.imprs-astro.mpg.de/admission.html
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5. Congressional Science Fellowships
From: Audrey Leath [aleathaip.org]
Experience a unique year in Washington, DC! Make a personal contribution to
U.S. policy while learning how the legislative process operates. The AIP
Fellowship is open to qualified members of the ten AIP Member Societies;
the APS Fellowship is open to APS members. These programs benefit the
government, the science community, and the individual Fellows.
Qualifications include U.S. citizenship; appropriate society membership;
and PhD or equivalent in physics-related field, and interest or experience
in S&T policy. All ages and career levels welcome to apply. Application
deadline: January 15, 2007 (postmarked). For details on the AIP and APS
Fellowships, please visit
http://www.aip.org/gov/cf.html
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6. Plaskett Fellowship at the Herzberg Institute of Astrophysics
From: Jim Hesser [James.Hessernrc-cnrc.gc.ca]
I'd like to call attention to participants in this forum of the pending
deadline (1 December) for Plaskett Fellowship applications. These Fellowships,
tenable at the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory in Victoria, B.C., are
made to outstanding recent doctoral graduates in astrophysics or a closely
related discipline to conduct independent research in a stimulating,
collegial environment located in a truly spectacular area.
In addition to highly competitive benefits and salary, Fellows receive
support for observing and conference travel, page charges, and have access
to professionally managed computers and the Canadian Astronomy Data Centre,
which is home to the Canadian Virtual Observatory and data archives from,
e.g., CFHT, CGPS, FUSE, HST, Gemini, JCMT. Fellows are eligible to apply
for Canadian time on CFHT, FUSE, Gemini & JCMT, to use the optical and
radio telescopes operated by NRC-HIA in Victoria and Penticton, and/or
to apply for time on other facilities with open proposal processes.
NRC-HIA is a leading developer of instrumentation for ground- and
space-based telescopes (e.g., ALMA, CFHT, Gemini, JCMT, JWST, TMT), and
Fellows are welcome to participate in development or commissioning of new
instruments. For extensive background information and application
information, see
http://plaskett.hia-iha.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/
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7. Postdoc Positions at the University of Nottingham
From: Meghan Gray [Meghan.Graynottingham.ac.uk]
University of Nottingham: Anne McLaren Fellowships 2006
Applications are invited for postdoctoral fellowships funded by the University
and targeted at excellent women scientists and engineers who wish to establish
a research career in the UK. This scheme offers a recognized first step into
an independent research career and is designed to offer support and flexibility.
Subjects covered: Science, Engineering and Technology
Eligibility: Applicants must have submitted their PhD and have had no more
than 4 years full-time postdoctoral experience by 1 October 2006. Applicants
must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Application procedure: For further details and an application form, please
contact us on (0115) 84 67897 quoting reference AMF/06 or visit
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/ris/committee/funding/anne_mclaren/
Closing date: Friday 8 December 2006
University of Nottingham: Postdoctoral Research Fellows Extragalactic
Astronomy (Two posts)
Applications are invited for the above posts, which are funded under a rolling
grant from PPARC that supports the research of the Astronomy Group in the
School of Physics and Astronomy. The Group's research spans the range of
extragalactic structure formation from individual galaxies to large scale
structure in the Universe, drawing on the observational, theoretical and
numerical expertise of its members. Particular interests include the dynamics
of nearby galaxies, the morphology and dynamics of galaxies at intermediate
and high redshifts, hydrodynamical simulations of structure formation, the
observational study of large scale structure, and analysis of the cosmic
microwave background. Further details are available from
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/physics/research/astronomy
Candidates whose interests fall in any of these areas, or whose work complements
these activities, are encouraged to apply. A relevant PhD is essential.
Salary will be within the range 24,161 - 30,606 GBP per annum, depending on
qualifications and experience (salary can progress to 34,448 GBP per annum,
subject to performance). These posts will be offered on a fixed-term contract
for a period of up to two years, depending on qualifications and experience.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor M. Merrifield or Professor
P Coles.
Candidates should send a detailed CV, a brief description of their research
interests, and the names and addresses of two referees, to
Melanie Stretton,
School of Physics and Astronomy,
The University of Nottingham,
University Park,
Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK.
Tel: +44 (0)115 951 5183.
Fax: +44 (0)115 846 6070.
Email: Melanie.Strettonnottingham.ac.uk.
Please quote ref. SCI/81.
Closing date: 15 December 2006.
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8. Dodge Chair in Astronomy and Astrophysics at U. of Oklahoma
From: Karen Leighly [leighlynhn.ou.edu]
The Homer L. Dodge Department of Physics and Astronomy invites applications
for the Homer L. Dodge Endowed Chair in Astronomy and Astrophysics. This is
the first of three endowed chairs in the department, made possible by a
gift in honor of Homer L. Dodge, a former chair of the department,
co-founder and first president of the American Association of Physics
Teachers, and a principal figure in the formation of the American
Institute of Physics.
The department has active research groups in astronomy and astrophysics;
atomic, molecular, and chemical physics; high energy physics; and solid
state and applied physics. Current research interests within the astronomy
and astrophysics group include minor objects in the solar system;
planetary nebulae; supernovae; nucleosynthesis and chemical evolution;
active galactic nuclei; and cosmology. Further information about the
department can be found at
http://nhn.ou.edu
Qualified applicants in all areas of astronomy and astrophysics are
encouraged to apply. The appointment is expected to begin in August,
2007, at the full or associate professor level with tenure. Salary will
be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful
applicant will have a Ph.D. in astronomy or physics or a related area,
a demonstrated record of accomplishment in research as evidenced by an
ongoing externally funded research program, and a publication record
that provides evidence of outstanding creativity and promise of future
research contributions. The department enjoys a friendly and supportive
work environment, and the successful applicant is expected to
contribute to this environment.
The ability to collaborate with other members of the astronomy and
astrophysics group, directly or indirectly, and to teach effectively
at the graduate and undergraduate levels, is desired. Applications,
consisting of a cover letter, C.V., list of publications, statement of
research and teaching interests, and the names of three references
(who will be contacted only with permission of the applicant) should
be submitted electronically, preferably as a single pdf file, to
searchnhn.ou.edu. Screening of applications will begin January 31,
2007, and will continue until the position is filled. The University
of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
[Note: I would be happy to talk about our department, our group,
and life in Norman with anyone interested in this position. I am on
sabbatical this year and I am traveling frequently, so please contact
me by email first (leighlynhn.ou.edu) - Karen Leighly]
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9. Faculty Position in Cosmology, Dept. of Physics, UC, Davis
From: WIPHYS November 1, 2006
The Department of Physics at the University of California at Davis
http://www.physics.ucdavis.edu/
invites applications for a faculty position in cosmology. The appointment
will be at the tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate
Professor level as determined by qualifications and experience. This
is one of six new faculty positions at UC Davis associated with cosmology
from the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST)
http://www.lsst.org/
The successful candidate will join twelve academic and research faculty
in our cosmology group, will have the opportunity to become involved in
the LSST project, the Deep Lens Survey, and the campus Center for
Computational Science and Engineering, and will have access to the Keck
telescopes and Lick Observatory. Depending on the candidate, this position
may be split with Computer Science, Statistics, or Mathematics.
The existing cosmology academic faculty consists of three theorists and
five observers. The group also includes four experimentalist/ observer
research faculty and eight postdoctoral researchers, and is very collaborative.
Principal activities include observational and theoretical studies of
the physics of dark matter and dark energy via 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 Ph.D. in physics or the equivalent,
develop a world class research program, and be expected to teach at the
undergraduate and graduate levels. The position is open until filled, but
to assure full consideration, submit applications, including CV, statement
of present and future research plans and teaching interests, and contact
information for three references, no later than December 1, 2006, for a
targeted start date of July 1, 2007. Submit applications online at
http://apply.physics.ucdavis.edu/
Inquiries may be addressed to Cosmology Search Committee Chair, Department
of Physics, University of California, Davis, CA 95616, or e-mail
cosmosearchphysics.ucdavis.edu
The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity
employer.
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