The European Commission launched a consultation on ERA Roadmap. In the following months, the Commission will publish a communication on re-focussing the ERA. For preparation of this Communication, the Commission has launched a roadmap and an online consultation. Deadline for suggestions is August 3, 2020. More information here.
An independent Identification Committee set up by the European Commission has begun the search for potential candidates for membership of the Scientific Council of the European Research Council (ERC). Nominations are accepted until 30 September 2020. ERC Scientific Council members are appointed by the Commission on the basis of recommendations of the Identification Committee. The [...]
The book "Open Skies: The National Radio Astronomy Observatory and its Impact on US Radio Astronomy" by Ken Kellermann has been published by Springer. It documents the history of NRAO from the time of the first discussions in the early 1950s about building a national radio astronomy facility through the construction of ALMA. The emphasis is [...]
ESO is looking for a Deputy Head of Human Resources in Santiago/Chile. The Deputy Head of Human Resources will have responsibility for delivery of all HR operations for Germany and Chile, managing a team based across both locations. Deadline: 15 August 2020 You find more information here.
ESO is looking for a Contract Officer for Garching/DE. The successful candidate will become part of the Contract and Procurement Department and will be responsible for the management of the entire procurement cycle. He/she will work in close collaboration with the Divisions, Departments and Project Teams of ESO HQ to identify and implement the most [...]
IRAM is seeking a qualified candidate for a position in the NOEMA Science Operations Group (SOG). The candidate is expected to invest 50% of the time on astronomical research programs in collaboration with astronomers within and outside IRAM and 50% of the time to support the commissioning of NOEMA subsystems, provide assistance to the scientific [...]
To enhance its programme of scientific cooperation with its host country Chile, ESO provides and manages an annual fund devoted to the development of disciplines related to astronomy and technology in Chile. Programmes to be supported fall into these areas: ESO grant funding to postdoctoral programmes in astronomy at Chilean academic institutions. Funding for extended [...]
The EU-Commission asks for your feedback on the Communication on the future of research & innovation and the European Research Area. Feedback period is 06 July 2020 - 03 August 2020. The European Research Area (ERA) aims to strengthen the coordination, quality and impact of the research and innovation ecosystem in the EU and in Member [...]
Bielefeld University is looking for an experienced radio astronomer in the context of MeerKAT and the SKA. The candidate should take a coordinating role among the partners of the German D-MeerKAT consortium that contributes to MeerKAT and SKA pathfinder science. The specific task of this position will be the investigation of the diffuse (polarized) radio emission [...]
Today Germany takes over the presidency of the Council of EU, for the period 1 July - 31 December 2020. The priorities of Germany's presidency are driven by its motto: "Together for Europe’s recovery". The presidency programme focuses on six main areas: overcoming the consequences of the coronavirus crisis for the long-term as well as economic [...]