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| Deputy Director of Gemini Observatory | Closing date: 2025-12-01
Contact: Amber Chasse |
| The International Gemini Observatory is seeking a Deputy Director to help lead an extraordinary team of scientists, engineers and other professionals to enable groundbreaking discoveries in astrophysics. Gemini?s twin 8.1-meter optical / infrared telescopes provide full-sky access from two of the world?s best astronomical sites, Maunakea, Hawai?i and Cerro Pachón, Chile. | | ▸ more | The Gemini Observatory is funded by an international partnership including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, the Republic of Korea, and the United States. Gemini is operated on behalf of its partners by the U.S. National Science Foundation?s National Optical and Infrared Astronomy Research Laboratory (NOIRLab), under a cooperative agreement with the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA).
Essential Functions:
Management Oversight - Support and assist the Gemini Director in the discharge of their duties and assist with internal and external affairs of the Observatory.
Planning & Budget Management - Support the Director in the strategic planning of observatory affairs, preparation of the annual program operating plan and budget, and the reporting on the Cooperative Support Agreement with the NSF.
Communications and Governance - In partnership with Director and NOIRLab?s Communications, Education & Engagement (CEE) team support the Observatory?s strategic communications as well as internal and external communications.
Required Education/Experience/Skills/Abilities:
? PhD in astronomy or closely related field
? Knowledge of Spanish is an asset.
Skills Required:
? Internationally recognized scientist with broad interests beyond the field of research
? Familiarity with ground-based and/or space-based observatory operations
? Demonstrated strategic and analytical thinking skills
? Motivation and ability to identify and implement new strategic directions for the Observatory in a team environment
? Strong personnel-staff management skills
? Excellent written and oral communication skills
? Effective technical writing and public speaking communication skills
Experience Required:
? At least 7+ years of post-master?s and/or PhD experience as research scientist, astrophysicist, mechanical engineer, or other related scientific field-discipline.
? With a minimum of 3+ years of experience working in a leadership position (in a university, an observatory, and/or an equivalent science or research organization).
? Extensive experience in people, personnel-staff management, and leadership skills.
? Must have a valid Driver?s License; clean driving record; ability to drive a 4-wheel drive vehicle
Preferred Education/Experience/Skills/Abilities:
? Enthusiasm for scientific discoveries and for observational astronomy;
? Creativity, innovation, and a dedication to serving the community.
? Excellent people management skills and building high performance teams.
? Aptitude for dealing with strategic and tactical problems and issues.
? Ability to communicate with a wide variety of Gemini staff, Board members, oversight and advisory committee members, and users throughout the Gemini partnership
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
? Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.
? Frequent need to move about inside the office environment to access files, office tools, attendance in a meeting room, etc.
? Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity tools that require fine motor skills, such as a calculator, copy machine, computer printer, etc.
? Frequent need to position self to maintain computer and related tools.
? Frequently moves technology equipment weighing up to 20 pounds throughout office locations.
? Constant communication with other individuals. Must be able to discern and exchange information as appropriate to the situation.
? Constant need to distinguish, discern, and identify a variety of objects and fine details with accuracy.
? Some travel may be necessary in or outside the contiguous United States including travel to the various observatory sites (Arizona, Chile and Hawai`i).
? Occasional work at high elevation summit sites may be required (summit elevations range from 6,800 feet to 14,000 feet)
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required by personnel so classified.
Salary Range
$171,000 - 195,000.
The final salary will depend on skills, qualification, experience and job location.
Salaries for positions hired in Chile meet Chile national market rates and internal scales for AURA.
AURA offers an excellent benefits package including paid time off and retirement contributions, competitive salary commensurate with experience, and a very attractive work environment. Details on benefits can be found at Benefits by Location - Aura Human Resources.
How to Apply
Apply by November 25, 2025, for priority consideration. This position will remain open until it is filled. Please submit a cover letter and a resume, PDF files preferred. Please name any attachments with the following format: LastName FirstName.
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Individuals needing assistance with the employment process can request assistance at employment @ aura-astronomy.org
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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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