Applications close on Friday 24th of November 5 PM AEDT
On behalf of the Australian Murchison Widefield Array (MWA) Consortium, Astronomy Australia Ltd (AAL) is inviting applications from suitably qualified Australian-based astronomers to represent Australia on the MWA Board.
Australia currently has four positions on the MWA Board, one of which is intended to be filled through this open call for nominations. The successful applicant will be expected to work with the Australian MWA Partners and AAL to understand Australian perspectives on, and represent Australian interests in, the MWA project.
The term of this appointment is 1 year, commencing December 2017, with the possibility of renewal. The MWA Board meets twice per year in person, usually once in Australia and once overseas, with regular teleconferences in between. AAL will fund travel expenses associated with attending MWA Board meetings. The next meeting of the MWA Board will be held on 12th December 2017 in Sydney. Applicants are encouraged to be available to participate in this meeting in person.
Applications
If you consider yourself well placed to contribute to the MWA Board via your expertise, ideas, and experience, please email AAL with a maximum three page application with:
AAL is committed to equity and diversity and encourages applications from everyone with the appropriate expertise and skills.
Applications close on Friday 24th of November 5 PM AEDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
Applications will be evaluated by a panel comprising members of the Australian MWA Consortium and chaired by an AAL representative. This panel will nominate a candidate for appointment to the MWA Board, with the nomination to be ratified by the Australian MWA partners. Queries can be made to James Murray, AAL Senior Program Manager, or Randall Wayth, MWA Director.
For full details please click here
On behalf of the Australian Murchison Widefield Array (MWA) Consortium, Astronomy Australia Ltd (AAL) is inviting applications from suitably qualified Australian-based astronomers to represent Australia on the MWA Board.
Australia currently has four positions on the MWA Board, one of which is intended to be filled through this open call for nominations. The successful applicant will be expected to work with the Australian MWA Partners and AAL to understand Australian perspectives on, and represent Australian interests in, the MWA project.
The term of this appointment is 1 year, commencing December 2017, with the possibility of renewal. The MWA Board meets twice per year in person, usually once in Australia and once overseas, with regular teleconferences in between. AAL will fund travel expenses associated with attending MWA Board meetings. The next meeting of the MWA Board will be held on 12th December 2017 in Sydney. Applicants are encouraged to be available to participate in this meeting in person.
Applications
If you consider yourself well placed to contribute to the MWA Board via your expertise, ideas, and experience, please email AAL with a maximum three page application with:
- a brief CV,
- your relevant expertise,
- any relevant conflicts of interest.
AAL is committed to equity and diversity and encourages applications from everyone with the appropriate expertise and skills.
Applications close on Friday 24th of November 5 PM AEDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
Applications will be evaluated by a panel comprising members of the Australian MWA Consortium and chaired by an AAL representative. This panel will nominate a candidate for appointment to the MWA Board, with the nomination to be ratified by the Australian MWA partners. Queries can be made to James Murray, AAL Senior Program Manager, or Randall Wayth, MWA Director.
For full details please click here
