Free Astrophysics for Physics Teachers Workshop, April 4, 2008
January 10, 2008
We are running a one-day workshop for teachers of high school Physics on Friday 4th April at ATNF Headquarters, Marsfield. The workshop covers the content and pedagogy for teaching the […]
UN proclaims 2009 as the International Year of Astronomy
December 20, 2007
The UN General Assembly has proclaimed 2009 as the International Year of Astronomy (IYA). The ATNF and AAO, jointly, are the National Node for the organisation of IYA in Australia. […]
Barnes Wallis: Air ships to dam busters
December 18, 2007
A free public talk by Peter Rix Chairman of the Barnes Wallis Memorial Trust, UK * Coventry Room, Parkes Shire Library & Cultural Centre Bogan St, PARKES, NSW * Friday […]
Minister Carr launches student remote-observing program
December 18, 2007
The Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Kim Carr, today launched a project that will let students use the Parkes telescope to study pulsars. More information.
auSka Newsletter 16 now available
December 14, 2007
The latest auSka Newsletter is now available, click on ‘more information’ below to download the pdf file More information.
Lifetime achievement award to ATNF’s Dr Dick Manchester
December 4, 2007
Dr Dick Manchester was presented with a CSIRO Lifetime Achievement Award at the CSIRO Medals ceremony on 21 November 2007. The award recognises his 40 years of research on pulsars, […]
Systems Scientist – Indefinite Appointment Available
November 22, 2007
Applications are invited for a systems scientist position at AustraliaÂ’s principal radio astronomical facility, the Australia Telescope National Facility (ATNF), CSIRO. As systems scientist, take a leading role in the […]
CURRENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES (as at 30Nov 2007)
November 22, 2007
These opportunities are currently open for applications: Click on More Information and enter the relevant Job Reference number. NB: Extended closing date to 9th December 2007 for these 3 positions […]
auSka Newsletter 15 now available
November 15, 2007
The latest auSKA newsletter (no.15) is now available – click on “more information” below This is a bumper issue including reports on – recent MWA survey expedition – arrival of […]
ATNF Telescope Applications for 2008 APRS
November 15, 2007
Applications for observing time are now invited for the 2008 APRS semester for the following telescopes: Australia Telescope Compact Array Parkes radio telescope Mopra radio telescope Tidbinbilla 70-m and 34-m […]
ASKAP Project Manager Positions – Closes 9th December
November 9, 2007
Rare opportunities exist in the ASKAP project for experienced engineering Project Managers with exceptional communication and collaborative skills, a track record in delivery of complex projects, proven technical and people […]
Visitor Centres Manager, Parkes – Indefinite- Now Closes 9 Dec07
November 9, 2007
A highly motivated science centre manager is required by the Australia Telescope National Facility (ATNF), CSIRO, for Radioastronomy Visitor Centre operations at Parkes and Narrabri with regular interactions with Communications […]