AAS Committee on the Status of Women
Issue of August 10, 2007
eds. Joan Schmelz, Geoffrey Clayton, & Hannah Jang-Condell
This week's issues:
1. Nominations Requested for Annie Jump Cannon Award
2. Assistant Scientist with ALMA
3. Head of Interferometry Data Analysis, EVLA & ALMA
4. Jansky Fellowships 2008
5. L'Oreal USA Fellowships for Women in Science (from WIPHYS)
6. How to submit, subscribe, or unsubscribe to AASWOMEN
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1. Nominations Requested for Annie Jump Cannon Award
From: Megan Donahue (donahue
pa.msu.edu)
The AAS is seeking nominations (including self-nominations) for
candidates for the 2008 Annie Jump Cannon Award, for a North American
female astronomer, for her outstanding research and promise for future
research. The deadline for nominations is October 1. The 2008
candidate must have received their PhD on or after Jan 1, 2003.
A complete nomination includes:
1. A letter of nomination with a concrete description the major scientific
results of the candidate and their impact.
2. A vita and a bibliography
3. Abstracts of 3 illustrative publications
4. Two or three (no more, no fewer) supporting letters in addition to the
basic nomination letter.
5. A 5-year research plan, written and submitted by the candidate, no more
than 3 pages.
This nomination (like nominations for all AAS 2008 prizes) must be in
the AAS Secretary's office by October 1, 2007. So please consider one
or more of your colleagues for this award.
Please read the following pages for additional detail:
http://www.aas.org/grants/awards.php
http://www.aas.org/grants/awards.php#cannon
We encourage you to think of potential candidates and either nominate
them or encourage them to nominate themselves. The prize includes the
career recognition of an AAS honor, $1500, and a plenary session talk
at an AAS meeting, with travel covered.
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2. Assistant Scientist with ALMA
From: Fonda Bryant (fbryantnrao.edu)
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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3. Head of Interferometry Data Analysis, EVLA & ALMA
Fonda Bryant (fbryantnrao.edu)
This position is for a scientist or engineer who will lead development
of the Common Astronomy Software Applications (CASA) post-observation
data reduction and analysis package currently under development for
EVLA and ALMA. Additionally the selected candidate will lead the ALMA
Offline subsystem, responsible for integrating post-processing into
the overall ALMA software system and directing non-NRAO personnel
assigned to this subsystem. The position will be filled as either a
Scientist or a Division Head, and will report to the Assistant
Director for End to End Operations. The selected individual will
develop project plans for continued development of this software in
support of EVLA and ALMA requirements, will lead work teams conducting
day to day development, will actively participate in algorithm
development workshops and activities, will regularly attend data
analysis users group meetings, will participate in ALMA design,
planning, and review activities, and will investigate an interoperable
architecture where, over time, newly developed algorithms can be more
easily integrated into a production package maintained by NRAO. He or
she will also work with single dish experts across the Observatory to
ensure that this expertise is integrated effectively into ALMA, and
will work with high-performance computing experts outside NRAO to
ensure that new capabilities in computing are effectively addressed in
software development for data analysis to support future needs of ALMA
and EVLA.
This individual will also monitor the schedule performance and adjust
the schedule and team priorities as necessary to achieve optimal
effectiveness in light of changing constraints and delivery schedules;
manage the verification process with internal/external scientific
staff to ensure methodical verification before components are released
to the scientific community, and may also participate in code
development for data post-processing and pipeline operations as
appropriate.
This position will be based in Socorro, NM at the NRAO Array
Operations Center or in Charlottesville, VA at NRAO
Headquarters. Travel between sites and internationally will be
required. Candidates who maintain active astronomical research
programs are encouraged to apply.
To be considered, applicants must have a degree in astronomy,
astrophysics, physics, engineering or a related field; at least 5
years of experience with radio astronomy techniques (interferometric
observations and/or mm-wave observations, with single-dish expertise
desirable). For an appointment as a Scientist a Ph.D. in Astronomy is
required. Additionally, experience in software architecture
(preferably with object oriented methods and C++/Python); experience
establishing and managing multi-site work teams in a high-technology
scientific environment; and experience with project planning and
control activities is required. Experience developing astronomical
processing algorithms and high performance computing is highly
desirable. Experience with and understanding of C and Fortran
desirable.
Resumes with a cover letter specifying the available position of
interest (CV3391) 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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4. Jansky Fellowships 2008
From: Fonda Bryant (fbryantnrao.edu)
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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5. L'OREAL USA FELLOWSHIPS FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE
From: WIPHYS of August 9, 2007
Now in its fifth year, the L'Or=E9al USA Fellowships For Women in Science=
program announces the 2008 call for applications for this special fellowship=
program for exceptional female post doctoral students.
Since its launch in May of 2003, L'Or=E9al's US Fellowship program has
recognized and rewarded 20 exceptionally talented young women scientists=
engaged in breakthrough research projects at leading universities and
research institutions across the country.
The L'Or=E9al USA Fellowships for Women in Science grants of $40,000 are
awarded each year to five female post docs in the life and physical/material=
sciences, technology (including computer science), engineering or
mathematics.
Details will be posted at http://www.lorealusa.com/forwomeninscience
For more information please contact Yolanda George, Deputy Director,
Education and Human Resources Programs, AAAS (ygeorgeaaas.org
(mailto:ygeorgeaaas.org) ) 202-326-6677.
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