Chandra Electronic Bulletin No. 75 |
******************************************************************************** | | | ccc XX XX OOO | Chandra | CC XX XX OO OO | CXC Electronic | CC XXX OO OO | Number 75 Bulletin | CC XX XX OO OO | July | CCC XX XX OOO | 2008 | | ******************************************************************************** Welcome to the Chandra X-ray Center's Electronic News Bulletin Number 75. CXC Web site: cxc.harvard.edu If you would like to unsubscribe from this alias, simply reply to this message to let us know. Please use this website to update your address or email: http://cxc.harvard.edu/cdo/udb/userdat.html Contents: 1. Science Data Systems Position 2. Presentations Posted from Radio Galaxies in the Chandra Era Workshop ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Item 1. Science Data Systems Position ======================================= The Chandra Science Data Systems (SDS) Team has an opening for an IT Specialist (SAO Job#28-35). As a data specialist with the Chandra SDS group, the employee may perform any of a variety of computer-related duties in support of astrophysical research in the areas of the Chandra data analysis system known as CIAO (CIAO tools, ChIPS, Sherpa) and Chandra Catalogs, as well as participate in the daily operations of one of NASA's Great Observatories, the Chandra X-ray Observatory. Beyond a strong interest in hands-on participation in the operation of a major space observatory, qualifications include a solid background in computing, physics, math, and astronomy. Positions of this kind often have been an excellent learning opportunity for recent holders of baccalaureate degrees looking for several years' experience before proceeding to graduate school, but also have been filled by persons with a variety of other backgrounds and planned career paths. If interested, please respond to the announcement for Job #28-35 at http://cfa-www.harvard.edu/hr/postings/28-35.html or contact Margarita Karovska (mkarovska@cfa.harvard.edu) directly. Margarita Karovska, Chandra X-ray Center, SDS Team ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Item 2. Presentations Posted from Radio Galaxies in the Chandra Era Workshop ============================================================================= The 2008 Chandra Science Workshop on Radio Galaxies in the Chandra Era was held July 8-11 in Cambridge, MA. Well over 100 people attended, and participated in a meeting filled with interesting astrophysics, lively debate, and vivid images. Many of the talks and posters are now linked as electronic files (PPT or PDF) to the workshop webpage http://cxc.harvard.edu/radiogals08 Please have a look! Paul Green for the Chandra Director's Office ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This Electronic Bulletin is used for the dissemination of important announcements and information about the Chandra X-Ray Observatory to members of the community. If you wish to unsubscribe from the list, simply reply to this email to let us know. |
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