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Call for China-Chile Joint Research project 2015

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Based on the principles established in a 2013 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the National Commission of Scientific and Technological Research of the Republic of Chile (CONICYT), and the more specific guidelines described in a recent (2015) Agreement between the National Astronomical Observatories of China (NAOC), the Chinese Astronomical Society, the Chilean Astronomical Society (SOCHIAS) and CONICYT (pdf), we are now inviting research proposals that involve China-Chile collaboration in astronomical research,  to promote astronomical research collaborations between China and Chile, to advance astronomy in both countries.

Project duration will be 1-2 years, with funding level around $75k USD in average. The PI of the proposal must be from either China or Chile, and the subject can be in any area of astronomical research, including observations, instrumental development, and theory.

For more details, please read the attached announcement (pdf).

China-CONICYT Postdoctoral Fellowship 2015

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The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the Comisión Nacional de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica (CONICYT) of Chile are inviting for applications for post-doctoral fellowships in observational, theoretical, and/or computational astrophysics. The official announcement of this opportunity is made at the CONICYT website (www.conicyt.cl) and duplicated at www.cassaca.org. The duration of the Fellowship is for two to three years, with at least part of it spent at a host institution in Chile.

Preferential considerations will be given to those applicants with proposed research activities involving collaborations between the Chinese and Chilean astronomy communities. Potential applicants should check out the two web sites above for more up-to-date information on this opportunity and possible deadline extensions, and are encouraged to contact prospective sponsors accordingly before applying. A catalogue of  research projected proposed can be found at http://www.cassaca.org/?p=631.

Applications must include the CV, a research statement, a support letter from the Host institution in Chile signed by the Department Director and faculty sponsor, a copy or certificate of degree, and two recommendation letters. The applications will be received at http://www.conicyt.cl/astronomia/category/concursos/ and all the documents except recommendation letters should furthermore be sent  by email in PDF format to postdoc.cas@conicyt.cl and echen@das.uchile.cl before the deadline August 31st. Further inquires about this fellowship opportunity can be addressed to Dr. Jiasheng Huang, Chief Scientist of CASSACA （the CAS South America Center for Astronomy) at jhuang@nao.cas.cn.

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Postdoc position in Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María

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The Advanced Center for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (AC3E) was created on 2014 to group individual research efforts into multi- and inter-disciplinary teams and re-focus research towards industry related problems to spark innovation. The center is hosted by Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa Maria, in Valparaiso, Chile, one of the top engineering universities of Chile (listed among the top 300 universities according to Times Higher Education Ranking 2014-2015).
The mission of AC3E is to contribute to the advancement of knowledge, technological development and competitiveness in technology-based economies by achieving excellence in research, forming advanced human resources, and fostering innovation and technology transfer in areas of societal and industrial impact through the field of electrical and electronics engineering. Additional information about the center can be found at www.ac3e.cl and the university can be found at www.usm.cl.
We are looking to hire highly qualified individuals as postdoctoral researchers with extensive experience in the following research line and subtopics (but not limited to). More details here (pdf).

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PhD positions in Astrophysics at the Universidad de Valparaiso, Chile

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The Institute of Physics and Astronomy offers possible PhD projects in a large variety of astrophysical research areas ranging from planetary and stellar science to extragalactic astronomy and cosmology.

The maximum duration of the PhD program is 4 years which are typically reduced to 3 years if  the candidates have a masters degree.

We offer scholarships of 7 Million Chilean pesos (approx. $US 11500) per year for our students. Additional funds might be available for very strong candidates.

Contact: Prof. Dr. Matthias R. Schreiber (matthias.schreiber@uv.c)

Application package :

– CV
– Motivation letter
–  letters of recommendation
–  Copy of degree certificate
– Marks and ranking since the first University years

deadline for application March 15, 2015

The 3rd China-Chile workshop

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China-Chile Joint Center for Astronomy (CCJCA) is one of the overseas projects initialed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences to develop cooperation in science and technology with other countries. In February 2013, CCJCA was inaugurated in National Astronomical Observatory. The center serves to be a platform for collaboration in astronomical research and related technology with South America countries. The center will establish international scientific research teams and joint research programs engaging in astronomical science and technology frontiers. CCJCA headquarter is expected to start its formal operation in this summer in a temporary office in Santiago de Chile.

In order to promote the communication and collaboration between astronomy communities of Chile and Chile, the 3rd China-Chile workshop will be held in Vina del Mar on Sep. 9 – 11, 2013.

Vina del Mar is a Pacific coast city in Chile .Its long stretches of white sandy beaches are a major attraction for national and international tourists. Vina del Mar is a Chilean Municipality located in the Valparaiso Region with a population of 286,931. It is Chile’s fourth largest city. Known as “The Garden City”.

CCJCA sincerely invite interested participants to join in the workshop and appreciate your contribution of talks. Please fill in the early registration form and send to us before 5th July.

Organization & Logistics

  1. SOC & LOC(to be confirmed)
  2. Organizers：CCJCA & SOCHIAS
  3. Dates: Sep. 9 – 11, 2103 (registration on Sep. 8, 2013)
  4. Location: Vina del Mar, chile ( exact venue to be confirmed)
  5. Financial support: Limited amount of funding to cover travel and lodging for qualified astronomers in their early career stage are available for application. Please indicate whether to apply for financial support and submit a brief statement of application (not more than 500 words) attached to your early registration form.
  6. Dead Line of Early Registration: 5th July, 2013

Registration: Please complete the Early registration form and send it to shmwu@bao.ac.cn

Contacts: Miss Shumei Wu, CCJCA ,National Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy of Sciences,20A Datun Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China.

Tel：15801542600     Email: shmwu@bao.ac.cn

Attachment: the early registration form   

      participant

Name

Gender

Institution

 

Title

Contact information（Email/Tel）

Title of talk

Application for financial support (Y/N)