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| SKA-Mid Operations Scientist | Closing date: 2024-09-13
Contact: Heather |
An ideal role for a radio astronomer with Observatory experience who is keen to contribute to the operational planning and commissioning of the SKAO.
For more information and to apply, follow this link: https://recruitment.skao.int/vacancy/skamid-operations-scientist-564730.html | | ▸ more | The Role
The SKAO Operations group is seeking to employ a talented and motivated SKA-Mid Operations Scientist to join our team based in the SKAO Global Headquarters located at Jodrell Bank in the UK. While this role has a SKA-Mid focus and the successful candidate is expected to primarily work with the Mid telescope, they will join a very collaborative broader Science Operations team that is distributed across the three host countries.
With the SKA now in construction, planning for the operations of the SKA has entered an exciting phase. In order to support our planning, we are looking for someone with broad operational and scientific experience within the full range of activities required to run a successful radio observatory. This includes knowledge of the telescope systems, data processing and analysis as well as experience serving a diverse and distributed user community.
The successful candidate will draw on their experience, expertise within their established networks and the broader astronomical community to inform the detailed SKAO operational plan and policies. They will also be required to support the planning and execution of scientific commissioning and verification for the SKA Observatory.
The successful candidate will possess strong organisational, communication, and collaborative skill to excel in this role.
The appointees will be encouraged to carry out research up to 25% of employed hours. Appropriate support, including conference travel, will be provided.
SKAO is committed to providing an inclusive and flexible working environment, meeting the requests of our Colleagues whilst also fulfilling the needs and objectives of the Observatory. These roles may be offered on a full-time, part-time or job share basis. Please raise your preference in your application.
There may be occasions where this role requires the post holder to work across different time zones and, in line with SKAO policy, flexible working hours will be supported in agreement with the line manager.
Informal enquiries may be made to Shari Breen, Head of Science Operations (shari.breen @ skao.int).
Key Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Duties
Under the direction of the SKAO Head of Science Operations, the post holder will:
-Support the development and continual refinement of the science operational model for the SKA telescopes, particularly SKA-Mid;
-Ensure consistency between the SKA System Level requirements with those needed for the successful future operation of SKA-Mid;
-Contribute to commissioning and science verification of SKA-Mid, including the development of plans, requirements for early array releases and test procedures;
-Support the development of software needed to operate the SKA telescopes or necessary for the SKA user community;
-Effectively collaborate with SKA staff across the three sites (i.e. some travel to the SKAO telescope sites in Australia and/or South Africa will be necessary);
-Optionally undertake a programme of personal research up to 25% of employed hours;
-Undertake other duties as directed by the Head of Science Operations.
Mandatory Knowledge, Skills and Experience
The post holder will have:
-A doctorate in astronomy, physics, engineering, or another closely related field, or equivalent experience.
-Expertise in astronomy techniques including in the acquisition, reduction and analysis of astronomical data, particularly mid-frequency radio data.
-An appreciation and understanding of the radio astronomy science cases motivating the SKA Observatory.
-Demonstrated aptitude to undertake scientific facility operation, provide user support and translate the needs of the user to requirements and/or operational policies.
-Demonstrated aptitude to work collaboratively across disciplines, with engineers and scientists from a variety of cultures, contributing to an inclusive team environment.
-Effective written and oral communication skills in English.
-An awareness of, and commitment to, equitable practices, including accessibility, to facilitate broad access to the Observatory.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience
-Experience in commissioning astronomy instrumentation.
-Experience understanding and articulating the needs of a user (e.g. radio astronomer) to inform the development of requirements (e.g. through a series of use cases) and/or operational policies.
-Expertise across a breadth of radio astronomy techniques, including one or more of, e.g. Very Long Baseline Interferometry, beamforming techniques and/or time domain science (pulsars, fast transients).
-Experience of working in a multicultural environment across international boundaries and time zones.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement
SKA Observatory recognises that our diversity is a strength. We aim to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong, and diverse perspectives and ideas thrive. As such, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion are at the core of SKA Observatory?s agenda.
Our aim is to recruit and retain the most talented individuals, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, nationality or background.
Women have traditionally been under-represented in the fields of science and engineering; SKA Observatory welcomes and encourages female applicants.
Where applicants with a disability need facilities or adjustments to enable them to participate in the recruitment process, these will be provided.
SKA Observatory welcome all candidates, especially those from member countries.
The ?How to Apply? information contained within the SKA Observatory recruitment portal provides more detail regarding our application and selection approach.
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