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NOIRLab - Assistant Science Operations Specialist (SOS) | Closing date: 2022-05-16 Contact: Angelica Junco |
The NSF's National Optical Infrared Astronomy Research Laboratory (NOIRLab) has an immediate opening for an Assistant Science Operations Specialist to work with the international Gemini Observatory in La Serena, Chile, within the NOIRLab Research & Science Services (RSS) group - Telescope Operations division. The successful candidate will join our international team operating two of the world's premier ground-based telescopes in Hawaii and Chile. We are looking for a talented individual to become part of the Telescope Operations Division at NOIRLab. | ▸ more | This time, a Science Operations Specialist (SOS) position is available at the NOIRLab Research & Science Services (RSS) group - Telescope Operations division, to work with the International Gemini Observatory - South (La Serena, Chile). An SOS is a member of the Telescope Operations team and performs a number of essential duties in the Observatory's operation. The tasks fall in four main areas: (1) Telescope operation, (2) Queue observing, (3) Daytime quality assessment, instrument calibration and software testing and (4) Project work: specialized work in line with observatory goals and mission; assigned by management. This position does not include personal research.
Please visit https://bit.ly/ASSIS004161 for details of the employment conditions and benefits. Do not forget to submit your CV/resume along with a Cover Letter in English (PDF files), and also provide the contact information of 3 professional references, as references will be contacted later in the recruiting process.
Closing date for applications is May 16, 2022
The Gemini South telescope is largely operated from the base facility in La Serena, but occasionally duties may take place at the summit of Cerro Pachón, at an altitude of about 2700m. La Serena is a popular seaside town with a population of about 200,000, has a temperate climate, and a substantial international astronomical community.
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