The ASA Early Career Researcher Chapter has collated resources relevant to our members. Please see the provided links for more information.
The ASA ECR Chapter YouTube channel
Our YouTube channel contains recordings of our past seminars, workshops and more.
Python workshops
Astronomy Data and Compute Services ran a series of workshops on Python, ranging from basic to advanced topics.
Transitioning to Data Science
Videos of previous panels discussions on various industry career tracks, as well as slides from previous talks.
Academic Trajectory
Video of a previous panel discussion on the variety of ways one can go down the academic trajectory, as well as slides from previous talks.
Career Path Survey
A survey of career trajectories of astronomers who have switched to industry. Designed to help current grad students/post-docs to make their own career choices.
ECR Workshop session summaries
A number of resources focused on career progression and mentoring for astronomy postdocs and junior faculty from the ECR Workshop session in 2012 and 201.
Other resources
Slides from Previous Workshops
“How to be an effective referee“, CAASTRO, Sydney Institute for Astronomy, 29th November 2013
- Peer review – The Editor’s Perspective – Bryan Gaensler (CAASTRO, PASA)
- Refereeing across multiple fields – Joss Bland-Hawthorn (USyd)
- Refereeing grant applications for projects – Warrick Couch (AAO)
- Refereeing fellowship applications – Naomi McClure-Griffiths (CASS)
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