AAS Committee on the Status of Women
Issue of November 2, 2007
eds. Joan Schmelz, Hannah Jang-Condell & Caroline Simpson
This week's issues:
1. Study About Why Women Leave Science
2. Article about Women in the Workplace from NY Times
3. Female Faculty and the Sciences
4. Advice for New Graduate Students
5. Third IUPAP International Conference on Women in Physics, October 8-10,
2008, Seoul, Korea
6. APS/IBM Research Internship for Undergraduate Women
7. Postdoc in Extragalactic Astronomy, Lowell Observatory
8. Postdoctoral Researcher Position, Louisiana State University
9. Postdoc opportunities at Princeton Astrophysics
10. Postdoctoral Opportunities at NRAO
11. Scientist/Software Engineer Positions at NRAO
12. Faculty Position In Theoretical High Energy Physics, UCSD
13. Tenure-Track Astronomer Positions at NRAO
14. Dean of the College of Science, Columbus State University
15. How to Submit, Subscribe, or Unsubscribe to AASWOMEN
16. Access to Past Issues of AASWOMEN
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1. Study About Why Women Leave Science
From: Amy Simon-Miller [Amy.Simon
nasa.gov]
done at NIH:
http://www.nih.gov/news/pr/oct2007/od-31.htm
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2. Article about Women in the Workplace from NY Times
From: Geoff Clayton [gclaytonfenway.phys.lsu.edu]
Nice article about women in the workplace....
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/01/fashion/01WORK.html?ref=3Dstyle
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3. Female Faculty and the Sciences
WIPHYS of October 31, 2007
During a Congressional hearing focused on the recruitment and retention of
female faculty members in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and
mathematics) fields Wednesday, witnesses discussed how the federal
government can combat the underrepresentation of women through targeted
grants and incentives - and even the creation of a new quasi-governmental
agency that would expand the enforcement of Title IX, the landmark 1972
gender equity law, to better encompass academic practices.
InsideHigherEducation, October 18, 2007
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2007/10/18/womensci
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4. Advice for New Graduate Students
From: WIPHYS of October 31, 2007
Mastering your PhD: starting off on the right foot. Tips from Science
Careers on how to ease into your PhD work.
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_development/previous_issues/art=
icles/2007_10_26/caredit_a0700152
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5. THIRD IUPAP INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON WOMEN IN PHYSICS, OCTOBER 8-10,
2008, SEOUL, KOREA
From: WIPHYS of November 1, 2007
The 3rd IUPAP International Conference on Women in Physics (ICWIP 2008) wil=
l
be held during October 8-10, 2008 in Seoul, Korea. This triennial meeting i=
s
organized under the auspices of the International Union of Pure and Applied
Physics (IUPAP) and the Korean Physical Society (KPS). ICWIP 2008 is
dedicated to the presentation and discussion of the latest developments and
ideas regarding the status of woman physicists in world-communities. It is
our great pleasure to invite you to attend ICWIP 2008. The conference wil=
l
consist of plenary talks from many different fields, workshops, poster
presentations, and working group meetings. The official language of the
conference is English.
The registration will be through the country teams. It is recommended for
each country to organize a country team with a team leader as soon as
possible. Individual registration would be considered. Limited traveling
funds will be available for the participants from developing countries.
Conference Site: Sofitel Ambassador Hotel, Seoul, Korea. Host: KPS (Korean
Physical Society). See more information on the conference=BFs website at
http://icwip2008.org
Contact: Dr. Barbara Sandow Chair, IUPAP Working Group on Women in Physics =
Free
University Berlin Inst. f. Exp.Phys. Arnimallee 14 D-14195 Berlin,
Germany E-mail: sandowphysik.fu-berlin.de Professor Youngah Park Chair,=
Local Organizing Committee of ICWIP 2008 Department of Physics
Myongji University Yongin 449-728, Korea E-mail: youngahmju.ac.kr,
secicwip2008.org,
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6. APS/IBM Research Internship for Undergraduate Women
From: messagesaps.org
I am pleased to announce that APS and IBM will again co-sponsor a
research internship program for undergraduate women in physics and
related fields in the summer of 2008. We ask your assistance in
sharing this information with young women students in your
departments who may be interested in this excellent opportunity.
The 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 February 1, 2008 using the
web-based format. Please note that letters of recommendation
should be emailed directly to IBM. Complete details on the
program and how to apply are available at
http://www.aps.org/programs/women/scholarships/index.cfm .
Questions about the program itself should be sent to me at
bajonesalmaden.ibm.com.
Barbara Jones, Manager
Theoretical and Computational Physics
IBM Almaden Research Center
San Jose, CA
bajonesalmaden.ibm.com
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7. Postdoc in Extragalactic Astronomy, Lowell Observatory
From: Deidre Hunter [dahlowell.edu]
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Extragalactic Astronomy
Lowell Observatory
Vacancy Announcement Number: AST-07-07
Position Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Extragalactic
Astronomy
Organization: Lowell Observatory, 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd., Flagstaff,
AZ 86001-4499
Job Location: Flagstaff, AZ
Benefits: Full-time, Exempt, Full Benefits
Position Term: Begins mid-2008. Duration of up to 4 years, including
an initial appointment for one year and extensions contingent on
annual reviews of performance and continuity of NSF funding.
Applications must be received by Nov 30, 2007 to receive full
consideration, but applications will be accepted until the position
is filled.
Qualifications Required: Doctorate degree in Astronomy, Astrophysics,
or closely related area.
Description/Duties: Lowell Observatory invites applications for a
postdoctoral research associate position in extragalactic astronomy
beginning mid-2008. The successful applicant must have a PhD by the
start of the appointment. Experience with reduction and analysis of
radio interferometric HI-emission data is highly desirable. The
applicant will work with Deidre Hunter and will be part of a team
conducting a large VLA HI survey of dwarf galaxies to investigate
star formation processes
(http://www.lowell.edu/users/dah/littlethings/). The applicant is
expected to participate in reduction and mapping of the full dataset
as well as lead analysis of a science sub-topic. The initial
appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of up to a 3
year extension, contingent on performance and continuity of funding.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Attention to detail, ability to
work independently and as part of a team, complete work on schedule,
and communicate effectively with others. Must be self-motivated and
have the willingness and abilities to take an active role in a large
research project.
To Apply: Applicants should send a cover letter stating their
qualifications for this position, the names and addresses of three
references from whom letters have been requested, a resume with
publication list, and a statement of current research to Human
Resources at the above address. Additionally, a short form is
requested, and can be downloaded as a PDF or a Microsoft Word
document, or a form can be requested by calling 928-774-3358 or
e-mailing humanresources[at]lowell[dot]edu. Send all application
materials to: Human Resources, Lowell Observatory, 1400 W. Mars Hill
Rd., Flagstaff, AZ 86001-4499, e-mail:
humanresources[at]lowell[dot]edu, fax: 928/774-6296.
Specific inquiries regarding the nature of the work to be performed
may be made to Dr. Deidre Hunter, dah(at)lowell(dot)edu
EEO Statement: Lowell Observatory is an equal opportunity provider
and employer and prohibits discrimination in all its programs and
activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion,
age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital
and family status.
Lowell Observatory provides reasonable accommodations to applicants
with disabilities. This non-smoking campus is at an elevation of
7,000 ft/2100m. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part
of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human
Resources office for assistance. The decision for granting reasonable
accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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8. Postdoctoral Researcher Position
Louisiana State University
From: Geoff Clayton [gclaytonfenway.phys.lsu.edu]
Postdoctoral Researcher Position
Louisiana State University
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Baton Rouge LA 70803
Attention: Dr. Geoffrey Clayton
Applications are invited for an anticipated postdoctoral researcher
position, starting February 1, 2008 or as soon as possible thereafter, to
work in the area of interstellar and circumstellar dust. These projects
involve obtaining and analyzing space- and ground-based data, and modeling
of dust grains using several computational methods. Of particular interest
is dust associated with Type II supernovae, and R Coronae Borealis Stars
The position requires a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Astronomy,
Astrophysics or a related field. Preference will be given to candidates
with experience in radiative transfer computer modeling, and/or obtaining
and analyzing observational data using IRAF, and IDL. The successful
candidate will have the opportunity to pursue personal research interests.
The appointment will be for one year initially and is renewable annually fo=
r
two more years, subject to funding availability. Salary will be commensurat=
e
with qualifications and experience.
Applications, including a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research
experience and interests, and the names of three people willing to write
letters of recommendation, should be directed as soon as possible to Dr.
Geoffrey Clayton. Consideration of the applications will begin January 15,
2008 and continue until a candidate is selected. LSU is an Equal
Opportunity/Equal Access Employer.
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9. Postdoc opportunities at Princeton Astrophysics
From: Mindy G. Lipman [lipmanPrinceton.EDU]
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Lyman Spitzer, Jr. Postdoctoral Fellowship in Astrophysics
Apply via web only: http://www.astro.princeton.edu/postapp08.php Email
Inquiries: postapp08astro.princeton.edu
Application deadline: 11/30/2007
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 and
students. The fellowship is intended primarily to support researchers
in theoretical astrophysics, but exceptional candidates in
observational astronomy are encouraged to apply as well. 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), Christopher Chyba
(solar system), Bruce Draine (interstellar dust, interstellar medium),
Jeremy Goodman (dynamics, gamma-ray bursts, accretion disks,
scintillation), J. Richard Gott (cosmology, general relativity), James
Gunn (cosmology, large-scale structure), Russell Kulsrud (primordial
magnetic fields, plasma physics), Jeremiah P. Ostriker (formation and
evolution of galaxies and large-scale structure), Roman Rafikov
(planet formation, planetary dynamics), David Spergel (CMB, particle
astrophysics, cosmology, galaxy dynamics, planets), Anatoly Spitkovsky
(neutron stars, relativistic MHD), James Stone (MHD, star formation),
and 15-20 postdoctoral fellows and associate research scholars. There
are also strong research groups in the Physics Department and at the
nearby Institute for Advanced Study. Appointments are for one year,
renewable annually based on satisfactory performance, for a total of
up to three years. The expected starting date is September 1, 2008.
Applicants should apply via the web at:
www.astro.princeton.edu/postapp08.php, and arrange to have three
letters of recommendation sent to
postapp08_rec_letterastro.princeton.edu (references should include
applicant=92s full name in subject) by November 30, 2007. Only web
submissions will be considered. 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 voluntary self-identification, please link
to: http://www.princeton.edu/dof/about_us/dof_job_openings. EEO/AAE
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Henry Norris Russell Postdoctoral Fellowship in Astrophysics
Apply via web only: http://www.astro.princeton.edu/postapp08.php Email
Inquiries: postapp08astro.princeton.edu
Application deadline: 11/30/2007
The Department of Astrophysical Sciences, Princeton University invites
applications for the Henry Norris Russell Postdoctoral Fellowship in
Astrophysics. The Russell Fellow is expected to carry out original
research in observational astrophysics, independently or in
collaboration with Princeton faculty, postdoctoral fellows and
students. Exceptional candidates in all areas of astrophysics are
encouraged to apply. The fellowship includes a substantial annual
research fund.
Department faculty and researchers include Neta Bahcall (large-scale
structure, clusters of galaxies), Renyue Cen (cosmological
simulations), Christopher Chyba (solar system), Bruce Draine
(interstellar dust, interstellar medium), Jeremy Goodman (dynamics,
gamma-ray bursts, accretion disks, scintillation), J. Richard Gott
(cosmology, general relativity), James Gunn (cosmology, large-scale
structure, astronomical instrumentation), Edward Jenkins (ultraviolet
astronomy, interstellar and intergalactic medium), Gillian Knapp
(stars, brown dwarfs, interstellar medium), Russell Kulsrud
(primordial magnetic fields, plasma physics), Robert Lupton (data
analysis, statistical methods, precision photometry), Jeremiah
P. Ostriker (formation and evolution of galaxies and large-scale
structure), Roman Rafikov (planet formation, planetary dynamics),
Alice Shapley (galaxy formation and evolution at high redshift), David
Spergel (CMB, particle astrophysics, cosmology, galaxy dynamics,
planets), Anatoly Spitkovsky (neutron stars, relativistic MHD), James
Stone (MHD, star formation), Michael Strauss (large-scale structure,
quasars), and Edwin Turner (gravitational lenses, planets), as well as
15-20 postdoctoral fellows, and strong research groups in the Physics
Department and at the nearby Institute for Advanced
Study. Appointments are for one year, renewable annually based on
satisfactory performance, for a total of up to three years. The
expected starting date is September 1, 2008.
Applicants should apply via the web at:
www.astro.princeton.edu/postapp08.php, and arrange to have three
letters of recommendation sent to
postapp08_rec_letterastro.princeton.edu (references should include
applicant=92s full name in subject) by November 30, 2007. Only web
submissions will be considered. 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 voluntary self-identification, please link
to: http://www.princeton.edu/dof/about_us/dof_job_openings. EEO/AAE
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Joint Postdoctoral Fellowship Carnegie Observatories and Princeton Universi=
ty
Send one copy of your application to Carnegie at:
813 Santa Barbara Street
Pasadena, CA 91101 USA
Attention: Dr. John Mulchaey, Chair, Fellowship Committee
Send a second copy of your application to Princeton University:
via web only: http://www.astro.princeton.edu/postapp08.php Email =
Inquiries:
postapp08astro.princeton.edu
Application deadline: 11/30/2007
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, 2008. 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, the Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe and the Atacama
Cosmology Telescope, 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 November 30, 2007. 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 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. Application materials, including letters of reference,
should be sent to BOTH Carnegie Observatories and the Astrophysical
Sciences department at Princeton. Please send to Carnegie via e-mail:
c-pfellowociw.edu or regular mail: Carnegie-Princeton Fellowship,
Carnegie Observatories, 813 Santa Barbara St., Pasadena, CA
91101. Please send to Princeton via web only:
http://www.astro.princeton.edu/postapp08.php.
The Carnegie Institution of Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.
For questions or additional information, please send email to
c-pfellowociw.edu and/or postapp08_at_astro.princeton.edu . For
additional information on the fellowship program at Carnegie, please
visit: http://www.ociw.edu/fellowships/fellowshipprogram. For
additional information on positions in the Astrophysical Sciences
department at Princeton, please visit
http://www.astro.princeton.edu/job_opportunities/dept_jobs.htm. For
information about voluntary self-identification, please link to:
http://www.princeton.edu/dof/about_us/dof_job_openings .
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Astronomical Software Scientist
Apply via web only: http://www.astro.princeton.edu/postapp08.php Email
Inquiries: postapp08astro.princeton.edu
Application deadline: 11/30/2007
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 optical photometric and spectroscopic data from very large
surveys. The Department is a member of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey
(SDSS), a multi-institution project which is carrying out wide-area
imaging and redshift surveys with a dedicated 2.5-meter telescope, and
the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST) consortium, which is
building a dedicated 8.4-meter telescope to carry out a 20,000 square
degree multi-band and multi-epoch imaging survey. The Department is
also collaborating with the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan
to carry out deep, high-resolution, wide-area imaging surveys to study
galaxy evolution and weak lensing with large-format cameras on the
Subaru 8.2 meter telescope on Mauna Kea, Hawaii. Software development
and support for these projects will include work in the following
areas: the SDSS pipelines; efficient algorithms for object
measurement; quality analysis; co-addition of multiple imaging data;
simultaneous processing of imaging data taken at multiple epochs to
search for and measure faint and variable objects; 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; the determination of stellar parameters
(temperature, metallicity, spectral type, gravity and radial velocity)
from spectroscopic data; the analysis of Lyman-alpha forest data for a
large quasar spectroscopic survey; and development of algorithms for
determining photometric redshifts.
We seek persons with five or more years of experience with optical
telescope software and a PhD in astrophysics or a related field. The
candidates should have knowledge of optical astronomy at faint levels,
CCD data, handling of large data sets, efficient automated data
reduction, image and spectroscopic analysis. The job(s) include
algorithm development; evaluating the scientific performance of
pipeline code; writing robust, efficient code (primarily on Unix
platforms in C/C++); and running and maintaining pipeline
code. Experience in python, software engineering practices, and
astronomical instrumentation 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.
Applicants should apply via the web at:
www.astro.princeton.edu/postapp08.php, and arrange to have three
letters of recommendation sent to
postapp08_rec_letterastro.princeton.edu (references should include
applicant=92s full name in subject) by November 30, 2007. Only web
submissions will be considered. 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 voluntary self-identification, please link
to: http://www.princeton.edu/dof/about_us/dof_job_openings. EEO/AAE
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Southern Cosmology Survey Postdoctoral Fellowships
Apply via web only: http://www.astro.princeton.edu/postapp08.php Email
Inquiries: postapp08astro.princeton.edu
Application deadline: 11/30/2007
We invite applications for a postdoctoral research associate position
starting September 1, 2008 for a multi-institutional postdoctoral
program funded by the NSF Partnership for International Research and
Education (PIRE). The successful candidate should be an exceptional
experimental, observational or theoretical cosmologist. The
postdoctoral fellow will be based between Rutgers University, The
University of Pennsylvania and Princeton University and will work with
collaboration members at these US institutions as well as at Pontifica
Universidad Catolica (Chile), the University of KwaZulu-Natal (South
Africa) and Institute of Space Sciences/CSIC (Spain). We seek
candidates with proposed research programs based on SZE data from the
Atacama Cosmology Telescope (http://www.physics.princeton.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.
The three US institutions 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 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 apply via the web at:
www.astro.princeton.edu/postapp08.php, and arrange to have three
letters of recommendation sent to
postapp08_rec_letterastro.princeton.edu (references should include
applicant=92s full name in subject) by November 30, 2007. Only web
submissions will be considered. All applications will automatically be
considered for all postdoctoral fellowships available in the
Astrophysical Sciences department at Princeton, but please state which
positions you are interested in.
For further inquires contact David Spergel (dnsastro.princeton.edu
). For information about voluntary self-identification, please link
to: http://www.princeton.edu/dof/about_us/dof_job_openings. EEO/AAE
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CMB Analysis Postdoc
Apply via web only: http://www.astro.princeton.edu/postapp08.php Email
Inquiries: postapp08astro.princeton.edu
Application deadline: 11/30/2007
We invite applications for a postdoctoral research associate position
starting September 1, 2008 for research and analysis of microwave
background data from the Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe and the
Atacama Cosmology Telescope. The successful candidate should be an
exceptional experimental, observational or theoretical cosmologist
with experience in the analysis and interpretation of microwave
background data. The candidate will work with Lyman Page and David
Spergel. Appointments are for one year, renewable annually based on
satisfactory performance, for a total of up to three years. Applicants
should apply via the web at:
http://www.astro.princeton.edu/postapp08.php, and arrange to have
three letters of recommendation sent to
postapp08_rec_letterastro.princeton.edu (references should include
applicant=92s full name in subject) by November 30, 2007. Only web
submissions will be considered. All applications will automatically be
considered for all postdoctoral positions available in the
Astrophysical Sciences department at Princeton, but please state which
positions you are interested in on the application form.
For further inquires contact David Spergel
(dnsastro.princeton.edu). For information about voluntary
self-identification, please link to:
http://www.princeton.edu/dof/about_us/dof_job_openings. EEO/AAE
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Postdoctoral Position in Supernova Theory
Apply via web only: http://www.astro.princeton.edu/postapp08.php Email
Inquiries: postapp08astro.princeton.edu
Application deadline: 11/30/2007
The Department of Astrophysical Sciences, Princeton University,
invites applications to fill one or more postdoctoral research
positions in the theory of supernovae, with a focus on the mechanisms
of explosion, numerical radiation-hydrodynamics, and nuclear
astrophysics. Candidates with a strong background in Astrophysics,
Physics, Astronomy, and Computational Science will be seriously
considered. Exceptional computational resources, opportunities for
collaboration, and ample research and travel funds will be available
to the successful candidate(s). The successful candidate(s) will work
with Adam Burrows. Appointments are for one year, renewable annually
based on satisfactory performance and subject to funding, for a total
of up to three years. The expected starting date is September 1, 2008.
Applicants should apply via the web at:
www.astro.princeton.edu/postapp08.php, and arrange to have three
letters of recommendation sent by November 30, 2007 to
postapp08_rec_letterastro.princeton.edu (references should include
applicant's full name in the subject line). Only web submissions will
be considered. All applications will automatically be considered for
all postdoctoral positions available in the department, but please
state which positions you are interested in. For further inquiries,
contact Adam Burrows (aburrowsastro.princeton.edu). For information
about voluntary self-identification, link to:
http://www.princeton.edu/dof/about_us/dof_job_openings. EEO/AAE
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Postdoctoral Position in Extrasolar Planets and Brown Dwarf Theory
Apply via web only: http://www.astro.princeton.edu/postapp08.php Email
Inquiries: postapp08astro.princeton.edu
Application deadline: 11/30/2007
The Department of Astrophysical Sciences, Princeton University,
invites applications to fill one or more postdoctoral research
positions in the theory of extrasolar planets and brown dwarfs,
interpreted broadly. Expertise in atmospheric physics, radiative
transfer, molecular opacities, or thermochemistry is highly desired,
but not required, and strong candidates from any subfield of
astrophysics or planetary science will be seriously
considered. Exceptional computational resources, opportunities for
collaboration, and ample research and travel funds will be available
to the successful candidate(s). The successful candidate(s) will work
with Adam Burrows. Appointments are for one year, renewable annually
based on satisfactory performance and subject to funding, for a total
of up to three years. The expected starting date is September 1, 2008.
Applicants should apply via the web at:
www.astro.princeton.edu/postapp08.php, and arrange to have three
letters of recommendation sent by November 30, 2007 to
postapp08_rec_letterastro.princeton.edu (references should include
applicant's full name in the subject line). Only web submissions will
be considered. All applications will automatically be considered for
all postdoctoral fellowships available in the department, but please
state which positions you are interested in. For further inquiries,
contact Adam Burrows (aburrowsastro.princeton.edu). For information
about voluntary self-identification, link to:
http://www.princeton.edu/dof/about_us/dof_job_openings. EEO/AAE
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10. Postdoctoral Opportunities at NRAO
From: Fonda Bryant [fbryantnrao.edu]
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GB 3691 - NRAO Postdoc (Pulsar Search Collaboratory)
NRAO invites applications for a postdoctoral appointment which will be
split 50% independent research, and 50% as Project Director for a
National Science Foundation supported educational project called the
Pulsar Search Collaboratory (PSC). The PSC project will engage West
Virginia teachers and students in world class research in radio
astronomy through the analysis of data collected using the Robert
C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope (GBT). Using the interconnectivity of the
internet, high school students will assist astronomers in analyzing
large data sets collected specifically for the purpose of discovering
new pulsars. This project is a collaboration between the National
Radio Astronomy Observatory in Green Bank, WV and West Virginia
University. Funding will begin in January, 2008.
Duties related to the PSC project will include organizing summer
training activities and coordinating academic-year meetings as well as
the development and dissemination of instructional materials. The
Project Director will be the primary expert-mentor to
students--developing student expertise through online group forums and
one-on-one email interactions. The Project Director will collaborate
with the Principal Investigator (PI) to prepare annual reports to the
NSF and other appropriate institutions.
The GBT is the world's premiere single-dish radio telescope operating
at centimeter/long millimeter wavelengths. The telescope is making
significant advances across a wide range of scientific areas,
including the study of pulsars. We have an active telescope and
instrument development program, including development of advanced
pulsar instrumentation. The successful applicant will have the
opportunity to collaborate with an international team of pulsar
scientists in the reduction and analysis of a large pulsar search
survey data archive in addition to conducting independent research.
The position will be located at the Observatory site in Green Bank,
West Virginia. The Green Bank Observatory is a vibrant center for
radio astronomical search located in an area of outstanding natural
beauty. The salary will be $50,000 per year. The appointment duration
is three years. Conference and observing travel will be supported,
and page charge support, vacation accrual, and health insurance are
also provided. The appointment will be available January 2008,
although alternative start dates are possible by agreement.
Candidates should expect to have by the agreed start date, a PhD in
astronomy, and should have a plan of continuing independent research
in pulsar science. Applications should include a statement of planned
research, a description of any education and public outreach
experience, a curriculum vita including a publication list, and names
of three scientists who have agreed to provide letters of
reference. All material should be submitted as a single PDF file of
the form "LastNameFirstInitial.PSCPostdoc.pdf" via email to:
gbresumesnrao.edu. Letters of recommendation should be submitted
separately via email. Please reference "PSC Postdoc" in the subject
line. All applications received by December 3, 2007, will be given
full consideration, but applications will continue to be accepted
until the position is filled. Women and minorities are encouraged to
apply.
For more information about the PSC project and research opportunities,
feel free to contact project PI Sue Ann Heatherly at
sheathernrao.edu, and Co-Is Maura McLaughlin at
maura.mclaughlinmail.wvu.edu, and Duncan Lorimer at
duncan.lorimermail.wvu.edu
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GB 3623 - NRAO GBT Postdoc
The 100m Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope (GBT) is the world's
premiere single-dish radio telescope operating at centimeter/long
millimeter wavelengths. The telescope is making significant advances
across a wide range of scientific areas, including the study of
pulsars and compact objects, astrochemistry and biology, star
formation and evolution, the content of nearby galaxies, the universe
at high redshift, and cosmology. The telescope currently operates at
frequencies up to 50 GHz (wavelengths down to 7mm), and we have made
preliminary observations at 3mm. We have an active telescope and
instrument development program, including development of advanced
pulsar instrumentation and bolometer and heterodyne and focal plane
arrays.
NRAO invites applications for a postdoctoral appointment which will be
split 50% independent research, and 50% in support of GBT operations
and development. There is a wide range of possibilities for the
support activities, including for example telescope and instrument
commissioning, software development, data analysis algorithms and
pipeline development and user support. The precise duties would be
chosen to match the requirements of the telescope and the skills and
interests of the successful applicant. The position will be located at
the Observatory site in Green Bank, West Virginia.
The starting salary will be $51,000 per year. The appointment duration
is two years, with the possibility of extension to a third year
subject to funding availability and satisfactory
performance. Conference and observing travel will be supported, and
page charge support, vacation accrual, health insurance, and a moving
allowance are also provided. The appointment will be available
September 2008, although alternative start dates are possible by
agreement.
Candidates should have, or expect to have by the agreed start date, a
PhD in astronomy, physics, or a related field, and should have a plan
of continuing independent research. Applications should include a
statement of planned research, a description of any instrumentation or
software experience, specific support areas of interest, a curriculum
vitae including a publication list, and the names of three scientists
who have agreed to provide letters of reference. All material should
be submitted as a single PDF file of the form
"LastNameFirstInitial.GBTPostdoc.pdf" via email to:
gbresumesnrao.edu. Letters of recommendation should be submitted
separately via email. Please reference "GBT Postdoc" in the subject
line. All applications received by November 16, 2007, will be given
full consideration, but applications will continue to be accepted
until the position is filled. Women and minorities are encouraged to
apply.
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Jansky Fellowships 2008
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) announces the 2008
postdoctoral Jansky Fellowship program that provides outstanding
opportunities for research in astronomy. Jansky Fellows formulate and
carry out investigations either independently or in collaboration with
others within the wide framework of interests of the Observatory.
Prior radio experience is not required and multi-wavelength projects
leading to a synergy with NRAO instruments are encouraged. The NRAO
also encourages applications from candidates with interest in radio
astronomy instrumentation, computation, and theory.
Up to three appointments will be made for positions at any of the NRAO
sites (Socorro, NM; Green Bank, WV; and Charlottesville, VA). In the
coming years, as ALMA commissioning activities get underway, we expect
that there will also be positions available in Chile. Jansky Fellows
are encouraged to spend time at universities working with
collaborators during the course of their fellowship. In addition to
appointments at NRAO sites, up to three non-resident Jansky Fellowship
appointments will be offered for positions that may be located at a
U.S. university. Frequent and/or long term visits to NRAO sites are
encouraged. Split Fellowships with time spent at NRAO and at a
U.S. university are allowed.
The starting salary will be $56,000 per year with an appointment
duration of two years and possible renewal for a third year. There is
a research budget of up to $10,000 provided per year for travel and
computing requirements. Fellows are eligible for page charge support,
vacation accrual, health insurance coverage, and a moving allowance.
In addition, up to $3,000 per year is provided to defray local
institutional costs for non-resident Jansky Fellows.
The NRAO web site provides a description of the application process
and other relevant details:
http://www.nrao.edu/administration/directors_office/jansky-postdocs.shtml.
Candidates must receive their PhD prior to beginning a Jansky
Fellowship appointment.
The deadline for BOTH applications and letters of recommendation is
November 16, 2007. The NRAO is an equal opportunity employer
(M/F/H/V).
Award offers will be made by February 15, 2008, with the Fellowships
expected to begin in September 2008.
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11. Scientist/Software Engineer Positions at NRAO
From: Fonda Bryant [fbryantnrao.edu]
----- Software Engineer II
The Software Engineer will be part of a team involved in development
of software to support all aspects of observing with the GBT. The
software responsibilities of the Software Development Division include
all software needed before, during, and after the actual observations,
such as observation preparation, execution, and data processing and
reduction, and may include software support for R&D activities. For
the right candidate, this may also include leading cross-departmental
projects for which software development is a key component, or
providing user support. The salary for this position will be
determined by skills and experience.
A minimum of a B.S. degree in astronomy, physics, computer science,
software engineering, or related field. Advanced education or other
acquired background in radio astronomy, physics, remote sensing, or
spectroscopy is highly desirable. Two or more years of experience in
the design and implementation of software in a structured environment
is desired, with exposure to all aspects of the software development
life cycle. Experience with object-oriented programming languages,
especially C++ and Python, and/or experience with radio astronomy data
reduction and programming languages, especially IDL, is highly
desirable. The capability to successfully collaborate with peers on
projects is a must. For scientists, a portion of time for personal
research can be available, as appropriate. Resumes with a cover
letter specifying the available position of interest should be
addressed to NRAO, Shirley Curry, PO Box 2, Green Bank, WV 24944 or
electronically to gbresumesnrao.edu.. Non-specific
resumes/applications will not be considered. NRAO is an Equal
Opportunity Employer - women and minority candidates are encouraged to
apply.
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The National Radio Astronomy Observatory invites applications for an
ALMA Commissioning Scientist position. These positions are assigned
to ALMA project and operational duties in Chile. The position is
funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation through the
ALMA Construction Project. These international staff positions will
exist during the construction period through 2011, with possibilities
to transfer to the observatory science operations team during or after
construction.
The role of the ALMA Commissioning Scientist will be to assist the
Project Scientist and the Deputy Project Scientist in planning and
executing the scientific commissioning of ALMA. As a member of the
commissioning team, the successful applicant will work on preparing
specific test procedures and trouble-shooting them, carrying out
measurements, processing the data and producing reports. The
successful candidate will take the responsibility, possibly leading a
small group of scientists, for one or more specific commissioning
tasks, which will evolve as the project proceeds, i.e. starting with
measuring the properties of individual antennas, then testing and
calibrating the various interferometric observing modes and moving on
to verifying the quality of the scientific data that ALMA produces.
The role of the ALMA Commissioning Scientist will be to assist the
Project Scientist and the Deputy Project Scientist in planning and
executing the scientific commissioning of ALMA. As a member of the
commissioning team, the successful applicant will work on preparing
specific test procedures and trouble-shooting them, carrying out
measurements, processing the data and producing reports. The
successful candidate will take the responsibility, possibly leading a
small group of scientists, for one or more specific commissioning
tasks, which will evolve as the project proceeds, i.e. starting with
measuring the properties of individual antennas, then testing and
calibrating the various interferometric observing modes and moving on
to verifying the quality of the scientific data that ALMA produces.
The successful applicant will be required to spend significant amount
of time working at the ALMA sites at OSF (2900m elevation) and
occasionally at the Array Operations Site (5000m elevation). A
successful high altitude medical check is a necessary condition for
this position.
Resumes with a cover letter specifying the available position of
interest should be addressed to NRAO, Human Resources Office, 520
Edgemont Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903 or electronically to
resumesnrao.edu. Non-specific resumes/applications will not be
considered. NRAO is an Equal Opportunity Employer - women and minority
candidates are encouraged to apply.
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CV3682 - Assistant Scientist
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) invites applications
for a software engineer, computer scientist, astronomer, or physicist
with experience in astronomical data processing to develop software
for the Common Astronomy Software Applications (CASA) package. CASA
is principally aimed at post-observation data reduction and analysis
for the Expanded Very Large Array (EVLA) and the Atacama
Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) projects, and is written
primarily in C++ under a Python wrapper (for more information on CASA,
see http://casa.nrao.edu/).
The position, based in Charlottesville, Virginia, is an NRAO Scientist
position, with 25% of time available to pursue self-directed research.
The selected individual will work within the team developing the CASA
software package involving development of the code base and
interaction with users and representatives of the ALMA and EVLA
projects that are the main drivers for the software. There will also
be substantial interaction with the user community via the NAASC.
For requirements and further information for this opening, please
visit our Employment page at www.nrao.edu. NRAO is an Equal
Opportunity Employer - women and minority candidates are encouraged to
apply.
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ASSISTANT SCIENTIST
The Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) is currently
under construction in Northern Chile. ALMA will provide an order of
magnitude, or more, improvement in observational capabilities in the
millimeter/submillimeter wavelength band and can provide direct
observations of many important phenomena, from proto-planetary disks
to high z galaxies. The North American ALMA Science Center (NAASC),
located at the NRAO headquarters in Charlottesville, VA, is the portal
for scientific and technical support of ALMA users in North America.
To build up the NRAO scientific staff at the NAASC to support ALMA
users and ALMA, we invite applications for one or more Assistant
Scientist positions in the NAASC. The primary responsibility of the
successful candidates initially is to participate in ALMA
Commissioning and Science Verification (CSV). These positions include
25% time for independent research. Commissioning of the first ALMA
antennas in Chile will commence in 2008, in preparation for early
science in 2010. The NAASC is looking for candidates with scientific
interests that are dependent on ALMA and with experience in short
wavelength radio astronomy, and who can acquire the requisite
expertise for long-range user and telescope support at the NAASC.
The duty station is Charlottesville, VA. However, the first few years
will require substantial time spent in Chile (roughly 30% to 50%),
training and functioning as part of the CSV team. Successful
participation in CSV activities in Chile places the candidate in a
strong position to play a leading role in user and telescope support
at the NAASC once early science begins, and to capitalize on the
extraordinary scientific capabilities of ALMA. An active scientific
research program is highly encouraged in these positions. The NRAO
will provide basic research support, such as computing, scientific
travel (conferences and observing) and page charges.
The initial term of the appointment is 3 years, starting in the spring
of 2008. If renewed after the initial term, the positions are
expected to be long-term, following the NRAO scientific staff policy.
Renewal is based on the performance reviews and the availability of
funds. The NRAO benefits include vacation accrual, medical insurance,
retirement benefits, and a moving allowance (see
http://www.nrao.edu/administration/personnel_office/employeebenefits.pdf).
For exceptional applicants, these appointments may be made at the
Associate Scientist or Scientist level.
Candidates should have a PhD in astronomy, physics, or a related
field, and should have a strong plan of independent research.
Applications should include a statement of planned research, a
description of any software, instrumentation, or telescope
commissioning experience, a curriculum vitae including a publication
list, and the names of three scientists who have agreed to provide
letters of reference upon request. All material should be submitted as
a single PDF file of the form
"LastNameFirstInitial.AssistantScientist.pdf" via email
to:resumesnrao.edu. Please reference "Assistant Scientist Position
CV 3463" in the subject line. All applications received by November
31, 2007, will be given full consideration, but applications will
continue to be accepted until the positions are filled. Women and
minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
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12. Faculty Position In Theoretical High Energy Physics, UCSD
From: Joan Grohman [jgrohmanphysics.ucsd.edu]
FACULTY POSITION IN THEORETICAL HIGH ENERGY PHYSICS
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO
The Department of Physics (http://physics.ucsd.edu) at the
University of California, San Diego (UCSD) invites applications
for an assistant professorship in theoretical high energy
physics, starting July 1, 2008. We are, in particular,
interested in applicants researching physics beyond the
standard model. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in physics, an
outstanding record of research accomplishment, and ability and
interest in undergraduate and graduate instruction. Applicants
should submit via mail only (no emails will be considered) a
brief statement of their current and future research interests,
a curriculum vitae, and a list of publications to: High Energy
Search Committee, UCSD Department of Physics HET-MW MC-0354,
9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093-0354. Candidates should
also arrange to have three letters of reference sent under
separate cover. Review of applications will begin on January 7,
2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Salary
will be based on published UC pay scales. UCSD is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong
institutional commitment to excellence through diversity.
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13. Tenure-Track Astronomer Positions at NRAO
From: Fonda Bryant [fbryantnrao.edu]
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) invites outstanding
applicants for one or more tenure-track astronomer positions,
especially in the areas of time-domain astronomy, solar system
research, exo-planets, Epoch of Re-ionization, structure formation,
Dark Energy and Dark Matter. Candidates will be selected on both the
basis of excellence in research and on their ability to further the
mission of the Observatory. Women and minority candidates are
encouraged to apply.
The NRAO currently operates the Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA), the
100-m Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope (GBT), and the Very Large
Array. It is also the North American lead in the construction of the
Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA), and is building the Expanded
Very Large Array (EVLA). When completed, around the beginning of the
next decade, the EVLA and ALMA will be major facilities for addressing
a broad range of key problems in astronomy and astrophysics. Looking
farther beyond, NRAO is increasingly involved in the planning of the
next generation cm/m-wave facilities in the Square Kilometer Array
(SKA) program.
The tenure-track astronomer system at the NRAO parallels the tenure
track systems in research universities, with the support of the
science mission of the Observatory substituting for teaching.
However, the Observatory supports the basic research expenses of
travel, computing and publication costs, workshops and science
meetings, and has undergraduate, graduate, postdoctoral and visitor
programs. Ability to serve effectively in a key functional role of
the Observatory will be one of the criteria for candidate selection.
Appointments will be considered for Charlottesville, VA, where the
North American ALMA Science Center is located on the grounds of the
University of Virginia; 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. There also exist
collaborative programs with several universities and observatories
that can facilitate access to other facilities.
The candidates must have a PhD in astronomy, physics, or a related
field, and an established record of active independent research. Women
and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The appointment is
for an initial period of three years, renewable and with the
possibility of eventual tenure. In exceptional cases, a more senior
appointment can be considered.
Applications should include a statement of research interests and
plans, a description of relevant skills in support of the operation of
a national center, a curriculum vitae including a publication list,
and the names of three scientists who have agreed to send in letters
of reference. All material should be submitted as a single PDF file of
the form "LastNameFirstInitial.tenure.pdf" via email to the Director's
Office (tenurenrao.edu). Letters of reference should be sent
separately to the same email address. For full consideration,
applications should be received by December 15, 2007. For further
inquiries email Dale Frail (dfrailnrao.edu).
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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14. Dean of the College of Science. Columbus State University
From: Zo Webster [zwebsteralumnae.mtholyoke.edu]
Columbus State University (Columbus, GA) is looking for a Dean of the
College of Science. Perhaps you or someone you know is interested in such a
position. Please visit our website for more information:
http://hr.colstate.edu/positions/show_jobs.asp?Type=3D1&Scope=3Dext
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