Astrophysics for Physics Teachers Workshop, 8 April
March 31, 2006
This is a one-day workshop held at our Marsfield headquarters , Sydney on Saturday 8 April. It covers the theory required for parts of the Cosmic Engine core topic and […]
Employment Opportunity: Systems Administrator, Narrabri Observatory
February 24, 2006
The ATNF has an opportunity for a highly motivated person for the position of Systems Administrator at the Narrabri Observatory. The Observatory has a rich computing environment including specialised equipment, […]
Teacher Workshop in Geraldton, WA.
February 15, 2006
ATNF in conjunction with the Office of Science and Innovation of the Government of Western Australia, Scitech and Astronomy WA will be running a workshop for school teachers in astronomy. […]
Employment Opportunity: Applications Developer/Web Master
February 3, 2006
Job Ref: 2006/140 The Australia Telescope National Facility (ATNF) is seeking a highly motivated professional to develop and maintain web-based software applications and databases that are used by astronomers who […]
Employment Opportunity – Officer in Charge, Narrabri Observatory
December 22, 2005
The ATNF has an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified candidate for the position of Officer in Charge of the Narrabri Observatory which has world standing in radio astronomy. The […]
Telescope wallpapers for your computer
December 15, 2005
You can now personalise your computer with stunning wallpaper images of the Parkes and Narrabri radio telescopes. A variety of images in a range of standard desktop resolutions can be […]
Position Vacant – Finance officer
October 21, 2005
The ATNF is seeking a Finance Officer to provide management accounting and general finance responsibilities during a 12 month replacement for maternity leave. More information.
2006 ATNF Teacher Workshops
October 13, 2005
Bookings are now open for two 2006 ATNF teacher workshops in astronomy. Our popular three-day “Astronomy from the Ground Up!” workshop is at the Parkes radio telescope Friday 19 May […]
First light for new Mopra receiver
September 26, 2005
The new Mopra 3/12mm MMIC receiver has been successfully installed, and seen first light. More information.
Position Vacant – Technical Officer/RF Technician
September 21, 2005
The ATNF Narrabri Observatory has a position available for a Technical Officer or RF Technician. The indefinite position has been advertised across both disciplines however only one appointment will be […]
Astrophotography Exhibition launched at Sydney Observatory
September 12, 2005
The winning entries of the David Malin awards will be on display at the Sydney Observatory until November 2005 as part of the 2005 Central West Astronomical Societey’s Astrophotography Exhibition. […]
POSITION VACANT – Software Scientist
September 9, 2005
The Australia Telescope National Facility (ATNF) is seeking an enthusiastic software scientist to join the New Technology Demonstrator project in the design of the next generation radio telescope systems. More […]