Releases
March 2023
2023 Open Workshops sponsored by the RIA
(We apologize, this information is only available in Spanish)
October 2022
Space and Science in Spain Workshop, ESA 2022 Conference
Starting Date: 10/10/2022 Ending Date: 10/10/2022 Place: Madrid Meeting Webpage
RIA keeps its status in the Maps of ICTS 2021-2024
The Astronomical Infraestructure Network (RIA) has passed the Comité Asesor de Infraestructuras Singulares (CAIS) evaluation and keeps its status within the "Mapa de de Infraestructuras Científicas y Técnicas Singulares (ICTS) [...]
July 2022
11th IRAM millimeter interferometry School
From 21/10/2022 to 25/10/2022 The 11th IRAM millimeter interferometry school will be held November 21-25, 2022 at the IRAM headquarters (Grenoble, France). It is intended for students, post-docs and scientists [...]
June 2022
Coming Soon a RIA Open Meeting on CTA, the Cherenkov Telescope Array (September 20, 2022, Madrid)
The details on the upcoming RIA Open Meeting on the CTA that CIEMAT is organizing in Madrid on September 20, 2022, will be soon announced here.
May 2022
TARSIS selected as the next generation instrument for the 3,5m telescope at Calar Alto
The Spanish Network for Spanish Astronomical Infrastructure (RIA, Red Española de Infraestructuras de Astronomía) is pleased to announce that the Calar Alto Executive Committee has selected TARSIS as the next [...]
Presentation of the Solar European Telescope (EST) and the documentary “Reaching for the Sun”
The Solar European Telescope (EST) was presented at the Residencia de Estudiantes del Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) on May 3, 2022. EST is an ambitious project for a 4,2m in diameter [...]
November 2021
Job opportunities at CEFCA and OAJ
Please, check here all Job Offers at CEFCA and OAJ.
September 2021
CDTI WEBINAR: The future of Big Science Facilities, October 6, 2021
CDTI is pleased to announce the webinar “The Future of Big Science Facilities. Episode #1. Astronomy: strategies, roadmaps and development programmes”, to be held in Granada, October 6, 2021 (09:30-12:00) https://www.bsbf2020.org/module_api/282492/blog/bsbf2022-news/post/344164-bsbf-webinar-miniseries-registration-opens [...]
June 2021
Reuniones Abiertas de la RIA 2021
RIA invites the Spanish astronomical community to take part of the RIA Open Meetings (Reuniones Abiertas RIA) approved but its Directive Committee after the 13th Call for RIA Open Meetings Casos científicos [...]
Recommended CAT proposals for semester 2021B
The list of proposals recommended by the Spanish night Time Allocation Committee (CAT) for telescopes GTC, TNG, NOT, LT, Stella, Mercator, and INT is available here. Proposals feedbacks are available via the password-protected tool cat.iac.es. [...]
Xavier Barcons seguirá al frente de ESO hasta el año 2026
Crédito: Academia Diplomática de Chile Entrevista a Xavier Barcons, sept 2020 El Consejo de ESO, reunido los días 8-9 junio, decidió unánimemente extender el mandato de Xavier Barcons como Director General [...]
Voyage 2050 sets sail: ESA chooses future science mission themes
ESA’s large-class science missions for the timeframe 2035-2050 will focus on moons of the giant Solar System planets, temperate exoplanets or the galactic ecosystem, and new physical probes of the early Universe. A call for [...]
El Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación aprueba una convocatoria para ICTS por 37 millones de euros
(We apologize, this information is only available in Spanish) Fuente: noticias MCIN El Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación ha aprobado una convocatoria para las Infraestructuras Científicas y Técnicas Singulares (ICTS) por 37 millones de [...]
“Protocolo general de actuación para la gestión y coordinación de la Red de Infraestructuras de Astronomía”
Con fecha 7 de junio de 2021, se ha publicado en el Boletín Oficial del Estado el “Protocolo general de actuación para la gestión y coordinación de la Red de Infraestructuras de Astronomía” (en [...]
May 2021
SKA news
**We apologize, this information is only available in Spanish** El próximo 31 de mayo, a las 9.30 am, tendrá lugar el webinario "2021: arranca la construcción de SKA". Organizado conjuntamente por CDTI E.P.E y el [...]
Predoctoral positions
Updated on: 30/06/2021 PhD position in Hubble Space Telescope observations of black holes and neutron stars Institution: University of Potsdam (Germany) Deadline: until the position is [...]
Postdoctoral positions
Updated on: 29/06/2021 Several postdoctoral positions at Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias Institution: Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (Spain) Deadlines: 15 and 30 June 2021 More information: STrESS 2021: “Seismology [...]
System/IT engineer position for the development of the SKA Regional Centre Prototype
Vacancie: System/IT engineer position for the development of the SKA Regional Centre Prototype Contact: lourdes -at- iaa.es, sse -at -iaa.es Institution: Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía (IAA-CSIC), Granada, Spain Applications: Interested candidates should send their [...]
April 2021
Director (part-time position) of the International Space Science Institute (ISSI)
Deadline: 31/05/2021 The International Space Science Institute (ISSI) in Bern, Switzerland, invites applications for a part-time position of Director. The new Director isexpected to spend about 30% (negotiable) ofher/his time working for ISSI at [...]
February 2021
SKAO is born
Nighttime composite image of the SKA combining all elements in South Africa and Australia. Credit: SKAO, ICRAR, SARAO Published at: https://www.skatelescope.org/news/skao-is-born/ SKAO Global Headquarters, Jodrell Bank, UK, Thursday 4 February 2021 – The SKA [...]
January 2021
Project Scientist: A post-doctoral position for SKA activities in Spain
Institution: Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía (IAA-CSIC) Place: Granada, Spain Applications: Interested candidates should send their CV, a cover letter (max. 2 pages) stating the motivation for this specific job and suitable background, and arrange for [...]
Plaza de astrónomo técnico para el observatorio de Calar Alto
Fecha límite: 20/01/2021 Centro: Observatorio de Calar Alto (Almería) Se ofrece un puesto de Astrónomo para el Observatorio de Calar Alto con incorporación inmediata. Su misión incluye el control y vigilancia del [...]
December 2020
Presidencia SEA: ¡Feliz solsticio y por un mejor 2021!
El Comité Directivo y la Oficina de Coordinación de la RIA comparten palabra por palabra los deseos de la presidencia de la SEA Carta de la Junta Directiva de la SEA a [...]
Night CAT: 2021A time allocation
The Time Allocation Committee (CAT) on the Canarian Observatories announces the list of proposals recommended by the Spanish night Time Allocation Committee (CAT) for telescopes GTC, TNG, NOT, LT, Mercator and [...]