Observatory Scientist or Senior Observatory Scientist (Interferometry, Radio Astronomy)

Job Summary

Category
Scientific / Technical Staff
Institution
Arecibo Observatory
Department
Office of Research – Florida Space Institute
Number of Positions Available
1
Work Arrangement
In-Person

Job Description

The Arecibo Observatory (AO), part of the University of Central Florida (UCF), is seeking a talented observatory scientist or senior observatory scientist in Interferometry Radioastronomy in Puerto Rico. The Arecibo Observatory (AO) is famous for its outstanding research in radio astronomy, solar-system studies, and space and atmospheric sciences, is home to the world’s second largest radio/radar telescope. AO invites applicants to apply for the observatory scientist positions in observational radio astronomy, preferably with Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI) experience. The selected applicants will be expected to participate in enabling Arecibo’s user community to obtain the best possible scientific results from the telescope, and pursue their own cutting-edge research programs. Development of novel observational techniques as well as the commissioning of new observing equipment are of importance. Overall, these positions are expected to be 75% service and 25% independent research. The selected candidate will be encouraged to apply for grant funding.

For further detials see https://jobs.ucf.edu/en-us/job/497173/observatory-scientist-or-senior-observatory-scientist-interferometry-radioastronomy

The position will be open until filled.

Application Details

Publication Start Date
2019 May 20
Application Deadline
2019 Jul 25
Reference Code
497173

Inquiries

Name
Francisco Cordova