From awootten at nrao.edu Wed Feb 2 17:11:04 2005 From: awootten at nrao.edu (Al Wootten) Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2005 17:11:04 -0500 Subject: [asac] PS Job description Message-ID: <16897.20472.705887.416873@polaris.cv.nrao.edu> Folks, An advertisement for the PS job has appeared on the ESO web site. In invite you to alert prospective candidates. http://www.eso.org/gen-fac/adm/pers/vacant/jao_project_scientist.html Clear skies, Al From awootten at nrao.edu Thu Feb 3 14:46:35 2005 From: awootten at nrao.edu (Al Wootten) Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2005 14:46:35 -0500 Subject: [asac] Re: PS Job description In-Reply-To: <16897.20472.705887.416873@polaris.cv.nrao.edu> References: <16897.20472.705887.416873@polaris.cv.nrao.edu> Message-ID: <16898.32667.879005.81696@polaris.cv.nrao.edu> Folks, The Project Scientist job has now been advertised on the NRAO website: ALMA PROJECT SCIENTIST An ESO/NRAO Vacancy The Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA) is an international astronomy facility. ALMA is an equal partnership between Europe and North America, in cooperation with the Republic of Chile. It is funded in North America by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) in cooperation with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), and in Europe by the European Southern Observatory (ESO) and Spain. ALMA construction and operations are led on behalf of North America by the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO), which is managed by Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI), and on behalf of Europe by ESO. ALMA will be a millimeter-submillimeter wave interferometer consisting of an array of 12m diameter antennas located on the Chajnantor Altiplano in the Atacama Desert of northern Chile. ALMA will be equipped initially with dual-polarization receivers covering 4 atmospheric windows: 84 \x{2013} 119 GHz, 211 \x{2013} 275 GHz, 275 \x{2013} 370 GHz, and 602 \x{2013} 720 GHz. The above mentioned parties/partners created the Joint ALMA Office (JAO) which is responsible for the overall leadership and management of construction, commissioning, and operation of the ALMA Observatory. In addition the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) will contribute additional antennas and receivers to the project. ESO/NRAO are now seeking applications for an ALMA Project Scientist, who will be part of the staff of the JAO. The Project Scientist is responsible for ensuring that ALMA is constructed, commissioned and operated in such a manner as to meet the scientific requirements of the ALMA Agreement. Essential duties and responsibilities: \x{2022} Defining and maintaining the top-level scientific requirements and scope of the project. \x{2022} Establishing the scientific requirements for the ALMA system, working in conjunction with the IPT Leaders, and their Deputies. \x{2022} Together with the European PS, North American PS and Japanese PS leading the global effort of the Science IPT \x{2022} Setting scientific requirements for various discipline areas \x{2022} Final responsibility of reviewing and monitoring compliance of all ALMA documents with the scientific requirements \x{2022} Responsible for the ALMA commissioning \x{2022} Responsible for the ALMA scientific activities in Santiago The ALMA Project Scientist reports to the ALMA Director. Education and/or Experience: The ALMA Project Scientist will have a Ph.D. in astronomy, astrophysics, or a related field as well as an established record of scientific and technical publication. The ALMA Project Scientist must have at least 10 years of prior experience in astronomical observatory science operations, with at least five years in a leadership role. Knowledge and experience in radio astronomical interferometry as well as international scientific projects is highly desirable. Strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and an excellent command of the English language are essential. Duty Station: Santiago de Chile. Frequent travel to the different locations where ALMA construction is performed is required. Starting date: As soon as possible. Contract: The initial contract is for a period of three years with the possibility of a fixed-term extension or permanence. All applications should include the names of five individuals willing to serve as professional references for the applicant. Applications 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. A Search Committee will begin reviewing applications on March 15, 2005. Applications will be considered until the position is 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 social benefits, and provide financial support in relocating families. Furthermore, an expatriation allowance as well as some other allowances may be added. From awootten at nrao.edu Fri Feb 18 15:48:55 2005 From: awootten at nrao.edu (Alwyn Wootten) Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2005 15:48:55 -0500 (EST) Subject: [asac] Agenda Message-ID: <1279.192.33.115.137.1108759735.squirrel@192.33.115.137> Folks, The agenda as it stands now for the face-to-face meeting is at: http://www.cv.nrao.edu/~awootten/mmaimcal/asac/asacgarchingagendav0.50.html Clear skies, Al From ccarilli at nrao.edu Fri Feb 25 06:10:33 2005 From: ccarilli at nrao.edu (Chris Carilli) Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2005 06:10:33 -0500 (EST) Subject: [asac] Pan-ALMA science meeting ASAC report In-Reply-To: <002d01c5183a$dbf4caf0$04001aac@astroportpepe> References: <41DAC691.7060609@aoc.nrao.edu> <41E3F15F.6020104@aoc.nrao.edu> <41E80780.4080709@aoc.nrao.edu> <4213794E.7090000@aoc.nrao.edu> <35769.146.88.3.227.1108944510.squirrel@146.88.3.227> <002d01c5183a$dbf4caf0$04001aac@astroportpepe> Message-ID: <32777.134.171.17.166.1109329833.squirrel@134.171.17.166> Jean, Attached is report about Pan-ALMA meeting organization. At this stage I think the meeting planning can be transfered to the SOC/LOC, with Spanish lead. Chris Carilli NRAO -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Pan.ALMA.report Type: application/octet-stream Size: 3803 bytes Desc: not available URL: From r.bachiller at oan.es Fri Feb 25 08:09:03 2005 From: r.bachiller at oan.es (Rafael Bachiller) Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2005 14:09:03 +0100 Subject: [asac] Re: Pan-ALMA science meeting ASAC report In-Reply-To: Message from "Chris Carilli" of "Fri, 25 Feb 2005 06:10:33 EST." <32777.134.171.17.166.1109329833.squirrel@134.171.17.166> References: <41DAC691.7060609@aoc.nrao.edu> <41E3F15F.6020104@aoc.nrao.edu> <41E80780.4080709@aoc.nrao.edu> <4213794E.7090000@aoc.nrao.edu> <35769.146.88.3.227.1108944510.squirrel@146.88.3.227> <002d01c5183a$dbf4caf0$04001aac@astroportpepe> <32777.134.171.17.166.1109329833.squirrel@134.171.17.166> Message-ID: Dear Chris, many thanks for the report. So we (SOC/LOC) will start with the organization details promptly. However, the first date you propose (Oct 30 - Nov 2, 2006) seems complicated because Nov 1 is a holiday in Spain, so lunch at the CSIC and any other logistic support will not be available. So we very much prefer Nov 13- 16. Best regards, Rafael -- ----------------------------------------------------------------- | Rafael Bachiller | Email: r.bachiller at oan.es | | Director | | | Observatorio Astronomico Nacional| http://www.oan.es | | c/ Alfonso XII,3 | Phone: +34.91.885.5060 and 61| | E-28014 Madrid, Spain | Fax: +34.91.885.5062 | ----------------------------------------------------------------- From ccarilli at nrao.edu Fri Feb 25 10:14:16 2005 From: ccarilli at nrao.edu (Chris Carilli) Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2005 10:14:16 -0500 (EST) Subject: [asac] Re: Pan-ALMA science meeting ASAC report In-Reply-To: References: <41DAC691.7060609@aoc.nrao.edu> <41E3F15F.6020104@aoc.nrao.edu> <41E80780.4080709@aoc.nrao.edu> <4213794E.7090000@aoc.nrao.edu> <35769.146.88.3.227.1108944510.squirrel@146.88.3.227> <002d01c5183a$dbf4caf0$04001aac@astroportpepe> <32777.134.171.17.166.1109329833.squirrel@134.171.17.166> Message-ID: <33032.134.171.17.166.1109344456.squirrel@134.171.17.166> Nov 13-16 is fine for the ASAC. So proceed at your leisure. cc > > Dear Chris, > > many thanks for the report. So we (SOC/LOC) will start with the > organization > details promptly. However, the first date you propose (Oct 30 - Nov 2, > 2006) > seems complicated because Nov 1 is a holiday in Spain, so lunch at the > CSIC and any other logistic support will not be available. > > So we very much prefer Nov 13- 16. > > Best regards, > > Rafael > > > > > > -- > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > | Rafael Bachiller | Email: r.bachiller at oan.es | > | Director | | > | Observatorio Astronomico Nacional| http://www.oan.es | > | c/ Alfonso XII,3 | Phone: +34.91.885.5060 and 61| > | E-28014 Madrid, Spain | Fax: +34.91.885.5062 | > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > > > _______________________________________________ > Asac mailing list > Asac at listmgr.cv.nrao.edu > http://listmgr.cv.nrao.edu/mailman/listinfo/asac >