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SAAO Staff Astronomer | Closing date: 2023-02-28 Contact: Vanessa McBride |
The primary responsibility of the staff astronomer is to lead and conduct original research in synergy with one or more of the SAAO research focus areas. The ideal candidate would use near-infrared observations - ground-based and from space - as a cornerstone of their research programme, and/or may have experience in development or support of near-infrared instrumentation. The staff astronomer will have a 50-50 split between research (including postgraduate student supervision and/or staff development) and operational duties at the SAAO. | ▸ more | SAAO Staff Astronomer
The South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of staff astronomer to fulfil the research vision of the SAAO.
Key Responsibilities:
The primary responsibility of the staff astronomer is to lead and conduct original research in synergy with one or more of the SAAO research focus areas. The ideal candidate would use near-infrared observations - ground-based and from space - as a cornerstone of their research programme, and/or may have experience in development or support of near-infrared instrumentation. The staff astronomer will have a 50-50 split between research (including postgraduate student supervision and/or staff development) and operational duties at the SAAO. These duties may include observing support, instrument support, data and telescope management and/or new instrumentation development. All astronomers are based in Cape Town, with travel to Sutherland if and when required.
Key Requirements:
Qualification: PhD in Astronomy or a related field
Experience:
Four or more years of post-doctoral experience in astronomy.
Proven ability to carry out independent astronomical research.
Experience in near infrared astronomy, as judged through a track record of publications and/or contributions to infrared astronomy instrumentation projects.
Experience in student supervision
Ability:
Must be able to demonstrate leadership qualities in a scientific and/or academic environment.
Must be able to work across the boundaries of science and engineering, as typical within a research-and-development environment.
Knowledge:
Ground-based and/or space-based infrared astronomy.
Instrumentation for ground-based infrared astronomy.
Knowledge of techniques for dealing with spatially and spectrally resolved near-infrared data.
Desirable:
Experience with developing data reduction pipelines for near-infrared astronomy.
To apply:
Applicants should apply through the NRF recruitment portal (https://ess.nrf.ac.za/Account/Recruitment) by 3 February 2023.
Enquiries can be directed to A/Prof. Vanessa McBride (vanessa @ saao.ac.za)
The filling of this position will be in line with the NRF?s Employment Equity Policy and Plan in the South African context (www.labour.gov.za Employment Equity Act 1998)
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