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                     BOLETIM ELETRÔNICO SAB N. 273 - 30/03/2005
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SEÇÃO: OPORTUNIDADES/EVENTOS  * * *   Responsável: Vera Ap.F. Martin
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1. POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH POSITION IN STAR AND PLANET FORMATION
2. XMM-NEWTON SOC TRAINEE PROJECT
3. CLOSE BINARIES IN THE 21th CENTURY

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1. POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH POSITION IN STAR AND PLANET FORMATION
     (comunicado por Gustavo Rojas)

 The Institute for Astronomy (IfA) at the University of Hawaii invites
 applications for a postdoctoral research position in star and planet
 formation located in Honolulu, Hawaii.  The successful applicant will
 collaborate with Michael Liu on observational research on the formation
 and evolution of low-mass stars, brown dwarfs, extrasolar planets,
 and/or circumstellar disks.  Applicants with interest and experience in
 any of these areas are encouraged to apply.  This position is supported
 by funding from the NSF and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
   
 Demonstrated expertise in optical and/or infrared observational
 astronomy is essential.  Experience with wide-field surveys and/or high
 resolution imaging and ability to work at 14,000 feet are desirable,
 but not mandatory.  The successful applicant will have full access to
 optical, IR, and sub-millimeter telescopes at Mauna Kea Observatories,
 through the IfA's guaranteed share of observing time.  By their starting
 date, candidates should have obtained a PhD degree in astronomy, physics
 or equivalent area relevant to the science themes described above.
 
 The initial appointment is for two years, subject to performance.
 Subsequent funding for additional years is available and will depend on
 performance.  The position is available immediately, but the start date
 is flexible and can be anytime in 2005.  The annual salary will be
 approximately $53,000 per year and will include support for research
 activities.
 
 Applications received by May 1 will receive full consideration.
 Applicants should submit a CV, statement of research, and three letters
 of references by mail to Director of Human Resources, Research
 Corporation of the University of Hawaii, 2530 Dole Street, Sakamaki Hall
 D-100, Honolulu, HI 96822, or by fax to (808) 956-5022.  Please
 reference job number 025143.
 
 Further details may be obtained from mliu@ifa.hawaii.edu.  
 EEO/AA employer.

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2. XMM-NEWTON SOC TRAINEE PROJECT
    (comunicado por Raimundo Lopes de Oliveira Filho)

In 2004 five young scientists participated in a pilot trainee 
programme taking place at the European Space Astronomy Centre 
(ESAC) and contributing to the XMM-Newton project. 
 
The trainees were from the University of Madrid (Spain), the 
University of Bonn (Germany) and from the ESA Young Graduate 
Trainee Programme. 
 
The idea behind the project is to build up a group of 3-5 people 
at different stages in their scientific or technical careers, 
with membership rotating on timescales of three months to one 
year, who contribute to the work of the XMM-Newton Team. Moreover, 
all participants benefit from this work by developing new skills 
and building up knowledge in a space science related environment. 
 
Additionally, due to the cooperation of several universities in 
the project, students have the possibility to build up networks 
also outside of ESA, benefiting their future careers. 
 
A Web page describing the XMM-Newton SOC Trainee Project is 
available, offering further information, at 
 
http://xmm.vilspa.esa.es/external/xmm_links/trainee/ 

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3. CLOSE BINARIES IN THE 21th CENTURY
    (comunicado por Fabíola Mariana Aguiar Ribeiro)

Close Binaries in the 21th Century - new opportunities and challenges

27 a 30 de junho de 2005 - Syros - Grécia

detalhes em:
http://www.phys.uoa.gr/CB_Greece05/
 
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