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 – Electronics Technical Officer Marsfield NSW

March 30, 2006

An electronics technical officer is required to assemble, maintain, test and install radioastronomy instrumentation within the Australia Telescope Electronics Group. Applications close 23 April 2006. More information.

ATNF Director elected a Fellow of the Academy of Science

March 24, 2006

ATNF Director Professor Brian Boyle has been elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science. He is one of this year’s 18 new Fellows – researchers from Australian universities, […]

WA announces Radio Astronomy Park and Premier’s Fellowships

March 13, 2006

West Australian Minister for Science and Innovation, Francis Logan, has announced that the WA Government is establishing a radio astronomy park at Mileura Station in the Mid West of the […]

Mopra schedule for 2006APRS now available

February 27, 2006

The Mopra schedule for 2006APRS (1 April to 1 November) is now available. More information.

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, […]

ATCA schedule for 2006APRS now available

February 22, 2006

The ATCA schedule for 2006APRS (1 April to 30 September 2006) is now available. More information.

Parkes telescope finds new kind of cosmic object

February 16, 2006

A team of astronomers from the UK, USA, Australia, Italy and Canada using the CSIRO Parkes radio telescope in eastern Australia has found a new kind of cosmic object: small, […]

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 […]

Career opportunity: Mopra scientist

January 20, 2006

An opportunity exists for a scientist to assist in the development of the Mopra Observatory. For suitably qualified individuals, a proportion of time will be available for personal research. More […]

Australian SKA Planning Office Newsletter – Issue 4 available

January 19, 2006

The fourth issue of the Australian SKA Planning Office Newsletter is now available More information.