AAS Committee on the Status of Women
Issue of January 19, 2007
eds. Patricia Knezek, Joan Schmelz, Geoffrey Clayton, & Hannah Jang-Condell
This week's issues:
1. Max Planck Society recognized for its family-friendly commitment
2. CSWP/DPF Networking Luncheon, April 16
3. Scientific Staff Position - CTIO
4. Associate Project Manager - LSST Corporation
5. Principal Engineer - WIYN Consortium
********** The following positions were taken from WIPHYS **********
6. Postdoctoral Research Position, Dept of Physics & Astronomy at the
University of Missouri, St. Louis
7. Two-year Position, Allegheny College
8. How to submit, subscribe, or unsubscribe to AASWOMEN
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1. Max Planck Society recognized for its family-friendly commitment
From: Patricia Knezek (knezek
noao.edu)
[Eds. note: Thanks to John Leibacher of NSO for bringing this to our
attention.]
The Max Planck Society received certificates from a non-profit company
called berufundfamilie, a subsidiary of the Hertie Foundation, for its
goal of achieving a more comprehensive family-friendly orientation.
Details can be found at:
http://www.mpg.de/english/illustrationsDocumentation/multimedia/mpResearch/2006/heft04/4_06MPR_85.pdf
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2. CSWP/DPF Networking Luncheon, April 16
From: WIPHYS of January 19, 2007
The Committee on the Status of Women in Physics (CSWP) and the Division of
Particles and Fields (DPF) will co-sponsor a buffet luncheon from
12:00-1:30 pm on Monday, April 16, 2007 at the APS meeting at the Hyatt
Regency Hotel, Jacksonville, FL.
The luncheon is open to all: both men and women are welcome to attend. This
is an excellent opportunity to enjoy a full buffet lunch and network with
colleagues! Joanne Hewett of SLAC will be the informal speaker. Cost: $20.
Students are $5, thanks to the generosity of DPF. Please pre-register at
http://www.aps.org/meetings/april/social.cfm .
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3. Scientific Staff Position - CTIO
From: Patricia Knezek (knezeknoao.edu)
Job #825
Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory, a division of the National Optical
Astronomy Observatory (NOAO) invites applications for a scientific staff
position to be filled on the scientist track (20% research). We are
specifically looking for an experienced observational astronomer who will
primarily be responsible for supporting instruments and operations at the
4.1m SOAR telescope. The SOAR telescope partnership consists of NOAO, Brazil,
the University of North Carolina and Michigan State University; the NOAO
community is entitled to 30% of the telescope time. The successful candidate
will also be encouraged to take part in other observatory activities, and to
develop his/her research career. CTIO scientific staff work on a wide variety
of research topics including aspects of observational cosmology, stellar
populations and star formation and evolution. Ideally the successful
applicant's research will make use of local telescopes, and collaboration
with CTIO, SOAR and Gemini staffs is encouraged.
CTIO operates the Blanco and SOAR 4-m telescopes, is a member of the SMARTS
Consortium which operates four smaller telescopes, and provides much of the
infrastructure to support other NOAO programs which are bi-hemisphere in
scope. There is a strong technical group involved in optical and infrared
instrumentation, and in the development of Adaptive Optics. CTIO staff
participate in all the NOAO-wide programs which include GSMT, LSST, Gemini
support, Data Products, and Major Instrumentation.
The SOAR telescope is a new state-of-the-art facility that is in the later
stages of commissioning. During the next two years several new instruments
will arrive at SOAR - these include the Goodman spectrograph, the SIFS
IFU-fed spectrograph, the large-format Spartan IR camera, and the high
resolution IR
spectrograph Phoenix. They will join the SOAR Optical Imager and the IR
imaging spectrograph OSIRIS. The SOAR Adaptive Module (SAM) is a ground-layer
AO system which is being built at CTIO; initial on-telescope tests with a
natural guide star are expected by the end of 2007 with commissioning of the
laser guide star mode to follow a year later.
The position is based at the AURA campus in La Serena, Chile, which includes
the offices of CTIO, SOAR and Gemini-South, with the offices of Las Campanas
Observatory next door. The working language is English. Staff members have
excellent benefits and living conditions, a cost-of-living allowance, an
educational stipend for dependent children, support for Spanish lessons,
international health care benefits, and annual travel to the point of hire.
Bilingual education for children is available at the International School of
La Serena which was co-founded by and still supported by AURA. The city of
La Serena is a major seaside tourist destination in South America, with a
climate very similar to San Diego, California.
Applicants should submit electronically (preferred) to hrnoaonoao.edu,
vitae, a statement of current professional interests, and the names of three
references, or mail to the address below. When applying for this position
please refer to the job title and job number above.
Applications will be considered at all levels, those received prior to
March 9 2007 are assured of full consideration, however, the position is open
until filled. NOAO is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, we
foster a diverse research environment and women and candidates from
under-represented minorities are particularly encouraged to apply. Further
details can be obtained from CTIO Director Alistair Walker.
Send resume to:
Human Resources Office
National Optical Astronomy Observatory
P.O. Box 26732
Tucson, Arizona 85726-6732
Email: hrnoaonoao.edu
FAX: 520-318-8494
NOAO and NSO are affirmative action and equal employment opportunity
employers. Preference granted to qualified Native Americans living on or near
the Tohono O'Odham reservation.
NOAO and NSO foster a diverse research environment. Women and candidates from
under represented minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.
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4. Associate Project Manager - LSST Corporation
From: Patricia Knezek (knezeknoao.edu)
Job #822
The LSST Corporation, which will build and operate the Large Synoptic Survey
Telescope, seeks an engineer or scientist experienced in project management
to join the LSST team as Associate Project Manager. In keeping with the LSST
Corporation's commitment to succession planning, the successful candidate
will be expected to prepare to assume the role of Project Manager in due
course.
The Associate Project Manager will help to develop and construct a
World-class
astronomical facility to be built in Northern Chile. The LSST project
includes an 8.4-meter, 3.5 degree wide-field telescope, a 3.2 gigapixel
camera
and a data management system to process, archive, and distribute the 22
Terabytes of data that will be produced every night. The project is currently
in its design and development phase, with both public and private
sponsorship.
Plans call for a close collaboration between the NSF and Department of Energy
laboratories in construction. Commissioning is scheduled for 2014. The LSST
Corporation includes over 20 universities, government laboratories, and
private corporations.
The Associate LSST Project Manager, reporting directly to the Project
Manager, will assist in managing all business and technical activity on
the project. In
particular, he or she will have day-to-day responsibility for directing
technical tasks, monitoring contracts and awards, and will chair the change
control board. The Associate Project Manager will support the Project Manager
in representing and justifying all project activity to the LSST Board of
Directors and funding agencies.
The LSST Corporation is searching for a highly motivated, self-directed
individual with experience in large construction projects, control systems,
data management, and standard project management tools and methods.
Experience
with DOE and/or NSF projects and management processes is highly desirable.
The
successful candidate will be expected to relocate to Tucson.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume, a letter describing
experience and interests, and the names of three references to:
hrnoaonoao.edu (preferred) or postal mail to:
LSST/NOAO Human Resources
Attn: Associate Project Manager, LSST Corporation, Job #822
PO Box 26732
Tucson, AZ 85726-6732.
FAX: 520-318-8494
Please make reference to Job Title and Job Number the when submitting
materials.
All personnel services are administered by the National Optical Astronomy
Observatory (NOAO) on behalf of the LSSTC, under a business service agreement.
NOAO, NSO and LSST are affirmative action and equal employment opportunity
employers. Preference granted to qualified Native Americans living on or near
the Tohono O'Odham reservation.
NOAO and NSO foster a diverse research environment. Women and candidates from
under represented minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.
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5. Principal Engineer - WIYN Consortium
From: Patricia Knezek (knezeknoao.edu)
Job #827
WIYN is a consortium of the University of Wisconsin, Indiana University, Yale
University and the National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO) that
operates
a 3.5 meter telescope and a 0.9 meter telescope located on Kitt Peak near
Tucson, Arizona. The goal of the WIYN Consortium is to provide a forefront
research facility, including state-of-the-art telescope instrumentation, such
as the One Degree Imager (ODI, a one billion pixel camera).
The ideal candidate will be serving as a senior engineer for optical design
and systems design. He will be responsible for reviewing drawings and vendor
requirements prior to sending out requests for bids. Also lead in an
effort to
review technical specifications for the ODI project, in order to ensure that
the science requirements can be met. A Bachelor's or Master's degree, and at
least 15 years experience in engineering.
Applicants should submit their resume electronically (preferred) to
hrnoaonoao.edu. When applying for this position please refer to the job
title and job number above.
Send resume to:
Human Resources Office
National Optical Astronomy Observatory
P.O. Box 26732
Tucson, Arizona 85726-6732
Email: hrnoaonoao.edu
FAX: 520-318-8494
NOAO and NSO are affirmative action and equal employment opportunity
employers. Preference granted to qualified Native Americans living on or near
the Tohono O'Odham reservation.
NOAO and NSO foster a diverse research environment. Women and candidates from
under represented minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.
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6. Postdoctoral Research Position, Dept of Physics & Astronomy at the
University of Missouri, St. Louis
From: WIPHYS of January 18, 2007
The Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Missouri, St. Louis
invites applications for a postdoctoral research position. The successful
candidate will work with Dr. Erika Gibb and her collaborators on
observational
studies of chemistry in star formation regions and protoplanetary disks.
Experience in high-resolution infrared and/or radio/sub-mm spectroscopy
and/or
chemical modeling of young stellar systems is highly desirable. Experience
using the IDL programming language is also desirable.
Candidates must obtain a Ph.D. in Astronomy or Physics prior to the starting
date. The appointment is for two years. Applicants should send a CV, a list
of publications, a statement of research interests, and should arrange for
three letters of recommendation to be sent to Dr. Erika Gibb, Department of
Physics & Astronomy, 503 Benton Hall, St. Louis, MO 63121. Applications may
be submitted electronically to gibbeumsl.edu. Consideration of completed
applications will begin March 1, 2007 and will continue until a suitable
candidate is identified.
The University of Missouri, St. Louis is an AA/EO Employer committed to
excellence through diversity.
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7. Two-year Position, Allegheny College
From: WIPHYS of January 18, 2007
The Physics Department at Allegheny College invites applications for a
two-year sabbatical leave replacement, beginning Fall Semester, 2007. A
Ph.D.
in Physics or related field is required. Teaching responsibilities include
up
to six course equivalents per year. There is also the opportunity for
collaborative research with other members of the department. Allegheny
College is a highly selective private liberal arts college with a dedicated
faculty of teacher-scholars. Please send via mail a letter of application, a
c.v., a statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation
to David Statman, Chair, Physics Department, Allegheny College, 520
North Main
Street, Meadville, PA 16335. Electronic applications will not be
considered.
We will begin reviewing applications February 1, 2007 and will continue the
search until the position is filled. Allegheny College is an Equal
Opportunity Employer, with a strong institutional commitment to develop a
diverse faculty and staff. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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