National Radio Astronomy Observatory · 4 months ago
Scientist Open Rank, Assistant Scientist - Scientist (103)
NRAO Array Operations Center, PO Box 0, SOCORRO, New Mexico, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expThe National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is a prestigious research and development organization focused on studying the universe through advanced radio telescopes. They are seeking an open rank Scientist to serve as the Project Scientist for the VLBA X-Ka Wideband Receiver Project, overseeing the development and integration of a novel receiver system while also engaging in independent research.
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Responsibilities
Capture and maintain top level project requirements
Work with project leadership to develop and maintain project foundation documents
Organize testing and commissioning campaigns and preparation of test reports
Help coordinate installation while minimizing impacts to the VLBA observing program
Prepare material for and participate within project reviews
Establish standard observing bands
Participate in trade studies
Communicate with scientific users and external mission partners
Prepare user- and public-facing documentation such as user guides, news articles, press releases
Contribute to the broader VLBA development portfolio by consulting and collaborating with teams on parallel projects like the Next Generation Radar (ngRadar) and the Next Generation VLA (ngVLA)
Maintain awareness of developments at related astronomical facilities
Maintain an active independent research program which ideally makes significant use of Observatory facilities
Qualification
Required
You have a PhD. In astronomy or related field
You have at least one year of related experience using radio interferometry for astronomical research
Strong communication skills in written and oral English
Strong inter-personal skills
Familiarity with Linux / Unix operating systems
Ability to travel
Preferred
High-level understanding of the functionality of radio telescopes
Experience scheduling VLBI experiments
Experience reducing VLBI data
Experience within a leadership team of medium to large projects
Proficiency in the Python computer language
Benefits
Excellent paid time off (13 holidays, annual accrual of up to 24 vacation days and 15 sick days, additional time off for doctor/dentist visits, and 8 weeks of paid parental leave)
Medical, dental and vision plans are effective on the first day of employment
AUI’s retirement benefit contributes an amount equal to 10 percent of a qualified participant’s base pay with no required employee contribution
Optional supplemental, tax-deferred plan for employee retirement contributions
Company
National Radio Astronomy Observatory
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