Date: Sun, 7 Jul 2002 13:19:17 -0400 (EDT)
To: aaswlist
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Subject: AASWOMEN for July 5, 2002
AAS Committee on the Status of Women
Weekly issue of 7/5/2002, ed. by Meg Urry and Patricia Knezek
This week's issues:
1. More web resources for girls
2. STATUS looking for new editor(s)
3. NextWave, an online magazine on science careers
4. NRAO/ESO vacancies for ALMA key personnel: ALMA Director,
ALMA Project Manager, ALMA Project Scientist, ALMA Project
Engineer
5. Vacancy for Chief, Laboratory for Astronomy and Solar Physics,
NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center
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1. More web resources for girls
Here are more web resources for girls -- and grown-ups -- with
an astronomical bent:
From: Luisa Rebull rebullipac.caltech.edu
Although my web page has moved several times in the past 2 years,
its contents are still reasonably current:
http://spider.ipac.caltech.edu/staff/rebull/womensci.html
Dr. Luisa Rebull Staff Scientist, SIRTF Science Center
Caltech M/S 220-6 voice 626-395-4565
1200 E. California Blvd. FAX 626-568-0673
Pasadena, CA 91125
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2. STATUS looking for new editor(s)
STATUS, the twice-yearly newsletter/magazine of the AAS Committee on
the Status of Women in Astronomy (CSWA), is looking for one or more new
editors. Since the fall of 1998, the co-editors of STATUS have been
Meg Urry (Yale University) and Lisa Frattare (STScI); in 2002, they
were joined by Joannah Hinz (University of Arizona). STATUS consists
of original articles and reprints, most solicited or selected by the
editors. In addition to addressing the specific status of women in
astronomy, STATUS also looks at research on women in other male-dominated
fields. It is published by the American Astronomical Society (AAS),
with production done at the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI).
Previous issues are available online at www.aas.org/~cswa/pubs.html
(or AAS members can subscribe directly by sending their mail address
to drenneraas.org).
The job of STATUS editor involves soliciting articles from potential
authors, finding relevant articles in the press and getting reprint
permissions, editing text, interfacing with the graphics layout people,
and working with the AAS office. Interested parties should send a
brief email to Meg Urry (meg.urryaas.org), the CSWA chair, outlining
their interest and previous experience, if any. Please circulate this
notice to anyone who might be interested.
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3. NextWave, an online magazine on science careers
Science's Next Wave is a weekly online publication that covers
scientific training, career development, and the science job
market. The Next Wave is published by SCIENCE magazine and the
American Association for the Advancement of Science. Check it
out at http://nextwave.sciencemag.org/uk/ (subscription required
to portions of the site).
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4. NRAO/ESO vacancies for ALMA key personnel: ALMA Director,
ALMA Project Manager, ALMA Project Scientist, ALMA Project
Engineer
From: Tavia Larson tlarsonnrao.edu
The Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA) will be a millimeter-submillimeter
wave interferometer consisting of (64) 12m diameter antennas located on
the Chajnantor Altiplano in the Atacama Desert of northern Chile. Built
and operated by a bilateral North American (United States and Canada) -
European (ESO member states and Spain) partnership, ALMA will be equipped
initially with dual-polarization receivers covering 4 atmospheric windows:
84 - 119 GHz, 211 - 275 GHz, 275 - 370 GHz, and 602 - 720 GHz. The project,
with a budget which exceeds half a billion dollars, is being carried out
jointly by the European Southern Observatory (ESO)* and the National Radio
Astronomy Observatory (NRAO)**, managed by Associated Universities, Inc.
The Governing Board of ALMA, made up of members representing the above
mentioned parties/partners has created the Joint ALMA Office (JAO) which
is responsible for the overall leadership and management of construction,
commissioning, early operations, and the operation of ALMA as an Observatory.
The Joint Personnel Search Committee of the ALMA Board is now seeking
applicants for the key positions within the JAO:
ALMA DIRECTOR
The Director has the overall responsibility of leading the ALMA project
and representing it to the global astronomical community and the funding
agencies supporting the project. The Director reports to the ALMA Board,
which will review the Director's progress on the project annually. The
Director will be responsible for the operation of the Joint ALMA Office,
and will ensure that ALMA is constructed to specification, on schedule
and within the costs set out in the ALMA Bilateral Agreement. The
Director will allocate observing time during early operations and
operations in accordance with policies and procedures determined by the
Board. Basic requirements for the position include a Ph.D. in astronomy,
astrophysics, physics or a related field and a proven record of
scientific leadership. The selected candidate must have significant
management experience. Previous experience with large international
scientific collaborations is desired.
ALMA PROJECT MANAGER
The Project Manager is responsible for the overall direction of the ALMA
construction conducted by the North American and European project
managers, for maintaining the integrity of the project schedule and work
breakdown structure, and for periodically reviewing and summarizing the
state of the project for the ALMA Management Advisory
Committee. The Project Manager is also responsible for coordinating the
ongoing ALMA technical development program carried out through the two
project executives. The Project Manager reports to the ALMA Director,
and his/her performance will be reviewed annually by the ALMA Board.
Basic requirements for the position include an advanced degree in the
physical sciences or engineering, and an established record of success
in managing large projects. Experience in the management of
international scientific projects is highly desirable.
ALMA PROJECT SCIENTIST
The Project Scientist serves as the primary contact between the ALMA
project and its various scientific constituencies, for example, the ALMA
Scientific Advisory Committee, with respect to the scientific
capabilities and mission of the instrument, serving as the ALMA
project's primary advocate for the array's scientific capabilities and
needs. The Project Scientist reports to the ALMA Director and his/her
performance will be reviewed annually by the ALMA Board. Basic
requirements for the position include a Ph.D. in astronomy,
astrophysics, physics or a related field, and a record of leadership and
ability in the field of radio astronomy. Experience in radio
astronomical interferometry is highly desirable.
ALMA PROJECT ENGINEER
The Project Engineer ensures that the project as implemented fulfills
the instrument's technical specifications. His/her duties include
maintaining the integrity of ALMA's technical specifications, overseeing
the definition, design, production, integration, verification and
validation of ALMA's major components, overseeing the project's change
control process, and developing and maintaining a detailed program to
balance the requirements of completing construction, commissioning the
ALMA components as they are completed, and initiating and maintaining
early operations. The Project Engineer reports to the ALMA Project
Manager and will be reviewed annually by the ALMA Board. Basic
requirements for the position include an advanced degree in the physical
sciences, or engineering; experience in astronomical project engineering
is desirable.
All applications should include the names of five individuals willing to
serve as professional references for the applicant.
Appointments to these positions are expected to begin on 1 January 2003.
The initial location of the JAO will be decided in consultation with the
Director, but the JAO is expected to be located in Chile by the start of
2004. ALMA Key Personnel will be selected by international search solely
on the basis of professional qualification and merit, and irrespective
of national origin. Their appointment requires the concurrence of the
ALMA Board. It is intended that the Director, when selected, will be
consulted in the appointment of further staff to the JAO. Applications
for these positions should be sent to the Personnel Office, at either of
the following addresses: ESO, Karl-Schwarzschild-Str. 2, Garching,
D-85748, Germany; or NRAO*, 520 Edgemont Road, Charlottesville VA 22903
USA.
The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications on September 1,
2002. Applications will be considered until the positions are filled.
Remuneration: ALMA Key Personnel will be hired as employees of either
ESO or AUI/NRAO. ESO and AUI/NRAO offer attractive remuneration
packages including a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and
provide financial support in relocating families. Furthermore, an
expatriation allowance as well as some other allowances may be added.
* The European Southern Observatory is an intergovernmental
organization. Further information is available on www.eso.org .
** The National Radio Astronomy Observatory is operated by Associated
Universities, Inc. (AUI) under cooperative agreement with the National
Science Foundation. Further
information is available on www.nrao.edu .
Both the NRAO and ESO are equal opportunity employers (M/F/H/V).
For further information please contact Robert D'Angio at (434) 296-0234
or Tavia Larson at (434) 296-0312, or at the above listed email addresses.
Tavia Larson
HR Assistant
NRAO
520 Edgemont Road
Charlottesville, Va 22903
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5. Vacancy for Chief, Laboratory for Astronomy and Solar Physics,
NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center
From: John Mather john.mathergsfc.nasa.gov
[Eds.: This ad has been shortened substantially. For full job ad, see
http://jsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/ftva.asp?OPMControl=IE8974 ]
Vacancy Announcement Number: 02-SES-680-07
Opening Date: 06/24/2002
Closing Date: 08/30/2002
Position: CHIEF, LABORATORY FOR ASTRONOMY AND SOLAR PHYSICS
Salary: $125,972 - $138,200 per year
Promotion Potential: ES-06
Duty Location: 1 vacancy at Greenbelt, MD
Area of Consideration: All Qualified Applicants
Duties: Serves as the Chief of the Laboratory for Astronomy and Solar
Physics in the Space Sciences Directorate. Responsible for enabling,
developing and conducting a broad program of experimental and
theoretical research in space science. Areas of emphasis include the
Sun and heliosphere, stellar and exo-solar planetary systems, the
interstellar and intergalactic medium, extragalactic systems and their
evolution, and the early universe. Fosters the development of
astronomical detectors, instruments, and missions as well as
theoretical investigations that support astrophysical studies from
space. Provides leadership to the external scientific community in
astronomy and solar physics. Participates in the overall development
and implementation of Center-wide space science objectives.
Performs individual research and may act as a principal investigator,
co-investigator, or a project scientist on NASA missions.
Participates on Agency-wide panels and committees.
Manages the all functions associated with the Laboratory, including
organizational management through development and implementation of
functional responsibilities. These responsibilities include human
resource management through the selection of employees, assignment of
duties, performance evaluation planning for training, recommendation
for awards, project management including attention to the timely
execution and completion of programs and projects assigned to the
Laboratory. Manages 65 civil servants.
To apply:
You may either submit a resume or form OF-612. The following information
MUST be provided:
Vacancy number and title of the job applying for
Full name, mailing address, day and evening phone
Social Security Number
Citizenship status
Reinstatement eligibility
Highest Federal civilian grade held (also give job series and dates held)
Educational information for High School and above (give name, city,
state, date of diploma, majors, and types of degrees)
Work experience RELATED to the job applied for in the following
format: Job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name
and address, supervisor's name and work phone, starting and ending
dates, hours per week, and salary
Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor
Training, skills, honors, awards, and membership in professional/honor
societies that are RELATED to the job applied for.
[Additional materials should be included, as detailed in the full job
ad. Applications must be postmarked no later than the closing date.
Many additional details are available at
http://jsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/ftva.asp?OPMControl=IE8974,
or contact Mr. Nelson Rodriguez, (301) 286-2883.]
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