AAS Committee on the Status of Women
Issue of December 11, 2009
eds. Joan Schmelz, Caroline Simpson & Michele Montgomery
This week's issues:
1. I'm planning a research sabbatical next year and by the way, we're
expecting a kid
2. On-line article in SALON about careers in science
3. Nobel Prize Winning Women in Science
4. 'Tis the season
5. National Summit on Gender and the Postdoctorate
6. CSWP/DPF Networking Luncheon
7. IBM Research Internship for Undergraduate Women
8. Public Education Specialist, Green Bank, NRAO
9. ALMA Postdoctoral Fellow
10. Stromlo Fellow Vacancy
*** FOLLOWING JOB POSTINGS TAKEN FROM WIPHYS ***
11. Faculty Positions in Physics, University of California, Berkeley and
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
12. Tenure-track Position, University of New Hampshire
13. How to Submit, Subscribe, or Unsubscribe to AASWOMEN
14. Access to Past Issues of AASWOMEN
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1. I'm planning a research sabbatical next year and by the way, we're
expecting a kid
From: Ann Hornschmeier [Ann.Hornschemeier
nasa.gov]
Next year is stacking up to be my dream year, which I'll describe at
the end of this blog. Hey, don't skip or you'll miss the
point! Before the dream, however, came a bit of a nightmare. For a while
we had major funding problems in my lab and the project work took so
much of my time I was making little progress on my research. I did
manage to win a research prize but was wondering if the way things were
going if I was going to live up to that prize's expectations.
A new research sabbatical program was announced just a few years ago at
GSFC. What if I could spend an entire year doing research and be let off
my project duties for a while? I really love working with engineers and
instrument scientists, but project work can be extremely intense with
major time periods with no breaks. You get research time during the down
times, but sometimes I was completely spent at that point!
Yes, I mentioned a kid in the title. So, in the mean time, my husband
and I were hoping for a kid...
[please see the entire post at
http://womeninastronomy.blogspot.com/2009/12/im-planning-research-sabbatical-next.html]
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2. On-line article in SALON about careers in science
From: Jill Bechtold [jillbechtoldgmail.com]
Nobel laureates: Gender Balance needed
by Malin Rising, AP
"The career structure is very much a career structure that has worked
for men" says one winner
The two female winners of this year's Nobel Prize in medicine on Sunday
urged scientific institutions to change their career structures to help
more women reach top positions.
for full article, see
http://www.salon.com/news/2009/12/06/eu_sweden_nobel_women/index.html
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3. Nobel Prize Winning Women in Science
From: Hannah Jang-Condell [Hannah.Jang-Condellnasa.gov]
[This is related to the item, above. -- eds.]
I caught a re-broadcast of this radio program over the weekend and had
to share: Nobel Prize winners Drs. Blackburn and Greider on the Diane
Rehm show, also featuring Melody Barnes, who works in the Obama
administration. They talk about the importance of mentoring and
supporting women as they start having families. It's also nice to hear
that the president cares about diversity in STEM.
Today, there's also a CNN article about Dr. Greider, who, as it turns
out, is a single mom. What an inspiration!
[From the Women in Astronomy blog at
http://womeninastronomy.blogspot.com]
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4. 'Tis the Season
From: AASWomen editors
This holiday season, why not give the AASWomen newsletter as a gift to
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interested? Simply cut and paste the invitation below.
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5. National Summit on Gender and the Postdoctorate
From: WIPHYS, Dec. 11, 2009
The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) is hosting a National Summit
on Gender and the Postdoctorate on March 10 11, 2010. The Summit will
take place in Philadelphia, in conjunction with the NPA's Annual
Meeting, which begins on March 12th. All those with an interest in
fostering programs and initiatives to assist postdoc women in
transitioning to the professoriate are invited to attend the Summit.
Postdocs are especially encouraged to come, and are invited to apply for
a travel award to cover their travel expenses. Travel awards of up to
$750 per person are available to cover registration, lodging, meals, and
travel to the Summit. Deadline for travel and award applications:
December 18, 2009.
For more information on the Summit and instructions for applying for a
travel award, visit: http://www.nationalpostdoc.org/advance summit.
The National Summit on Gender and the Postdoctorate is part of NPA
ADVANCE, a project supported by the National Science Foundation's
ADVANCE program to advance the careers of women in science and engineering.
Contact: Kathleen Flint, NPA Project Manager, kflintnationalpostdoc.org
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6. CSWP/DPF Networking Luncheon
From: WIPHYS, Dec. 9, 2009
The Committee on the Status of Women in Physics (CSWP) and the Division
of Particles and Fields (DPF) will co-sponsor a buffet luncheon for
women in physics from 12:00-1:30 pm on Monday, February 15, 2010 at the
APS meeting in Washington, DC. The speaker will be Bonnie Fleming, Yale
University.
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! Cost: $20. Students are $5, thanks to the
generosity of DPF.
Space for this popular event is limited. Pre-registration is strongly
advised by February 1, 2010 at
http://www.aps.org/meetings/april/events/receptions/index.cfm . After
that date, you must purchase tickets ON SITE at the Balances Due desk at
the APS Registration Area as long as tickets are available.
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7. IBM Research Internship for Undergraduate Women
From: WIPHYS, Dec. 4, 2009
In 2010, IBM will offer a Summer Research Internship for Undergraduate
Women. These summer internships are salaried positions typically 10
weeks long, and include the opportunity to work with a mentor at one of
three IBM research locations.
Applications must be submitted by February 1, 2010. Complete details on
the program and how to apply are available at
http://www.aps.org/programs/women/scholarships/index.cfm
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8. Public Education Specialist, Green Bank, NRAO
From: Dee Boyd [dlboydnrao.edu]
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory Robert C. Byrd Green Bank
Telescope (GBT) in Green Bank, WV, is seeking a Public Education
Specialist to collaborate with the Green Bank Education Officer, the
Assistant Director for Education and Public Outreach (EPO) and all EPO
staff to design, fund, implement the Observatory-wide formal and
informal education program.
The Public Education Specialist designs, develops, and implements formal
education, informal education, and professional development programs
related to astronomy, radio astronomy and the NRAO for K-12 teachers and
students; gives programs, presentations, and tours for the public,
media, teachers, and students; designs, develops, and creates hardcopy
and online educational materials for use by students and the general
public; answers queries from educators, students and the general public
about the NRAO and astronomy; actively participates as a member of the
Education and Public Outreach Division, contributing to Observatory-wide
short and long-term planning, program development, reporting, and
performance assessment; assists in seeking external funding to further
develop the NRAO EPO program; and others duties as assigned.
A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in astronomy, physical science, science
education, or a related field is required. At least five years of
classroom teaching or informal instructional experience in a museum
setting is also desired. Documented experience in program development
and proposal writing experience in support of education and public
outreach, including a record of EPO grant success with the NSF, NASA, or
other funding agencies is required.
For further requirements and to apply, please visit our Careers site at
https://careers.nrao.edu. Review of applications will begin
immediately. NRAO is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V.
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9. ALMA Postdoctoral Fellow
From: Dee Boyd [dlboydnrao.edu]
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is playing a leading
role in the construction and operations of the Atacama Large
Millimeter/Submillimeter Array (ALMA). When inaugurated in 2012, ALMA
will be the most powerful (sub)millimeter interferometer ever
constructed, and will transform our understanding of topics ranging from
the formation of nearby protoplanetary disks to the earliest epochs of
galaxy formation.
We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow to work with the Joint
ALMA Observatory (JAO) scientific staff as it gears up for the
commissioning and validation of ALMA. The initial appointment beginning
in Fall 2010 will be for two years, with the possibility of extension to
a third year based on mutual agreement and budget availability. These
international staff positions are funded from the construction project
and as such, will come to an end when construction is complete. Members
of the commissioning team will, however, be in a very strong position to
compete for long-term positions that may become available. The role of
the ALMA Postdoctoral Fellow will be to assist the ALMA Commissioning
Team 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. Assignments may include tasks such as measuring the properties
of individual antennas, testing and calibrating the various
interferometric observing modes, and moving on to verifying the quality
of the scientific data that ALMA produces.
The position will be based at the Santiago, Chile, ALMA Office and will
offer an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience with the
tools needed to make the most of ALMA's scientific promise.
The successful candidate will be expected and encouraged to continue an
active program of independent research. Funding to present research
findings at international conferences is supported.
To be considered, applicants must have a PhD in astronomy, chemistry,
physics or a related field.The successful candidates must have the
following requirements: Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
environment; high level of communication in English; and a working
knowledge of or the willingness to learn Spanish. Experience with
radio, especially millimeter, observations and related data reduction
software is preferred, along with a proven track record of scientific
research. Demonstrated skills in the following areas would be an
advantage, but are not required: Knowledge of computing languages
(python, xml, etc); development of data reduction and analysis software;
and experience trouble shooting hardware in a Linux environment. The
successful applicant will be required to spend a significant amount of
time working at the ALMA sites at OSF (2,900m elevation) and
occasionally at the Array Operations Site (5,000m elevation). A
successful high altitude medical check is a necessary condition for this
position.
Applicants can apply online at https://careers.nrao.edu and should
include a brief summary of past and planned independent scientific
research, relevant previous experience, a curriculum vitae, and a brief
cover letter. The application deadline is December 31, 2009; however,
review of applications will begin immediately. Interviews may be
arranged at the AAS meeting for qualified applicants whose applicant
packages are received by December 31, 2009. However, all applications
received by January 15, 2010, will receive consideration. Applicants
should also arrange to have three reference letters sent directly to:
hrnrao.edu by the December 31st deadline. Please indicate "ALMA
Commissioning Postdoc" in the subject line. Questions regarding this
position should be directed to Al Wootten at awoottennrao.edu. NRAO is
an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V.
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10. Stromlo Fellow Vacancy
From: Michelle McWilliam [Michelle.McWilliamanu.edu.au]
The Research School of Astronomy & Astrophysics (RSAA) of The Australian
National University is seeking to appoint a distinguished early career
researcher as Stromlo Fellow.
The Stromlo Fellow is expected to pursue a vigorous, full time,
self-directed research program in astronomy and to provide academic
leadership in their field of research. This is a five year, fixed-term
appointment having a minimum salary of AU$74,447. The fellowship carries
with it an annual research grant of AU$15,000 and is available from
early 2010.
The School operates Siding Spring Observatory (SSO), near Coonabarabran
in the central west of NSW. The primary ANU facility at SSO is a
well-instrumented 2.3m telescope, which is being equipped with a new,
high-efficiency optical integral field spectrograph (WiFeS). Siding
Spring is also the site of ANU's new 1.3m SkyMapper telescope,
which will undertake a 6-colour digital imaging survey of the entire
southern sky, with additional time available for individual research
projects.
The successful candidate will have access to world-class supercomputing
facilities, and to Australia's national radio and optical/IR
facilities. RSAA is a foundation member of the Giant Magellan Telescope
consortium and is participating in the Murchison Wide-field Array
consortium. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to
supervise graduate students and to apply for additional research funding
through the competitive grant schemes of the Australian Research
Council.
Preferably candidates will have a background in one of the current
research themes of the RSAA. These include: Stellar Astrophysics,
Cosmology, Galactic Archaeology, Black Hole Phenomena and Planetary
Science. However, we will give serious consideration to outstanding
applicants in any field of astronomy and astrophysics.
We expect that the successful candidate will have demonstrated an
excellent track record of independent research, and will have outlined
an outstanding research program to be carried out during the term of the
Fellowship. The successful candidate would typically have up to 5 years
experience following their PhD.
We particularly encourage applications from women and minority groups.
Applicant enquiries can be made to Profesor Harvey Butcher at
Director.RSAAanu.edu.au or Geoff Bicknell at geoffmso.anu.edu.au
Closing date is 15th January 2010.
Applications should be made online at http://info.anu.edu.au/hr/Jobs
reference A460-09TG
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11. Faculty Positions in Physics, University of California, Berkeley and
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
From: WIPHYS, Dec. 11, 2009
The Physics Department of the University of California, Berkeley and the
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory intend to make two joint faculty
appointments effective July 1, 2010.
One position is targeted for Computational Astrophysics; this
appointment will be made jointly between the Physics Department and
Nuclear Sciences and/or Physics Divisions at LBNL.
A second position is targeted for Experimental Condensed Matter Physics,
with an intended focus on Local Probes and/or Materials; this
appointment will be made jointly between the Physics Department and the
Materials Sciences Division of LBNL.
These searches will be at a junior level, though an appointment at a
senior level is possible if a candidate with outstanding breadth and
record is identified; both positions will be at either the tenure track
(assistant professor) level or tenured (associate professor or full
professor) level depending on previous record.
All qualified candidates are invited to apply, and applications from
minority and women candidates are especially encouraged. A curriculum
vitae, bibliography, statement of research interests, and a list of at
least 3 references (names and complete addresses including email) are
required for consideration. UC Berkeley's Statement of
Confidentiality can be found at:
http://apo.chance.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html .
Online applications are strongly preferred. Please go to
http://www.physics.berkeley.edu and click on the Faculty Job
Listing link located in the right side bar. Follow the directions
for self-registration, uploading of PDF's, and obtaining the URL
for your letters of reference writers. For applicants at the assistant
professor level, give this URL to at least 3 references and have them
upload their letter.
For applicants who wish only to be considered at the associate or full
professor level, it is sufficient to provide names and addresses in the
initial application; the search committee will contact these references
only after the applicant is selected for further consideration. If
online application is not possible, mail curriculum vitae, bibliography,
statement of teaching and research interests, and names and full
addresses of at least 3 references to:
Physics Department Search Committee
University of California, Berkeley
366 LeConte Hall MC 7300
Berkeley, CA 94720-7300
Applications by E-mail or FAX will not be accepted. Applications should
be received by Jan 12, 2010, at which time interviews will begin, but
will be accepted until March 19, 2010. Applications submitted after
close of business March 19, 2010 will not be considered. The University
of California is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.
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12. Tenure-track Position, Experimental Space Physics, Univ. of New Hampshire
From: WIPHYS, Dec. 9, 2009
The Department of Physics at the University of New Hampshire (UNH)
invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of
Assistant or Associate Professor in the area of experimental space
physics. We are currently seeking candidates who can strengthen our
program in space physics and astrophysics through research using
sounding rockets, balloons or small satellites (areas that are
traditionally funded by NASA's Low Cost Access to Space
program). The position will have half the normal teaching and service
load and will be jointly appointed in the Space Science Center (part of
the UNH Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans and Space). Since the
1960s the Space Science Center has had a vigorous and internationally
recognized graduate program in space research. This includes not only a
long line of satellite missions (such as IBEX, STEREO, ACE, CLUSTER and
CGRO), but also a series of suborbital projects using both sounding
rockets and balloons. The suborbital program has strong components in
auroral, upper atmosphere, solar and high-energy astrophysics research,
all supported by a well-equipped machine shop, extensive environmental
testing facilities and an experienced engineering staff. Successful
candidates will be expected to develop externally funded research
programs and to contribute significantly to the teaching mission of the
Department of Physics. Information regarding research and educational
programs within the Department of Physics and the Space Science Center
may be found at www.physics.unh.edu and at
www.eos.unh.edu/resctr/ssc.shtml, respectively.
The University actively creates and nurtures a dynamic learning
environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives,
life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with a
mutual respect and shared spirit of inquiry.
UNH is a Land Grant, Sea Grant and Space Grant institution with
approximately 13,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located
near the New Hampshire seacoast and is within sixty miles of Boston, MA,
Portland, ME and the lakes and mountains of New Hampshire. There are
numerous departments and research institutes that provide excellent
opportunities for interdisciplinary research (see www.ceps.unh.edu and
www.eos.unh.edu).
Application review will begin on February 15, 2010 and continue until
the position is filled. Electronic applications are
requested. Applicants should send a CV, a statement of research
accomplishments and plans, a statement on teaching, and also arrange for
three electronic letters of recommendation to be sent directly to
Ms. Robbin Williams at Robbin.Williamsunh.edu. Inquiries about the
position should be addressed to Professor Mark McConnell at
Mark.McConnellunh.edu.
UNH is an equal opportunity employer, and strongly committed to
achieving excellence through diversity. The University actively
encourages applications and nominations of women, persons of color,
persons with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented
groups.
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