Support Astronomer at Sunspot Solar Observatory

Submission Information
Publish Date: 
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Archive Date: 
Thursday, March 17, 2022
Job Summary
Job Category: 
Science Engineering
Institution Classification/Type: 
Large Academic
Institution/Company: 
Sunspot Solar Observatory - New Mexico State University
Department Name: 
Astronomy
City: 
Las Cruces
State/Province: 
New Mexico
Country: 
United States of America
Announcement
Job Announcement Text: 

Apply at https://jobs.nmsu.edu/postings/44798 

Sunspot Solar Observatory is seeking a Support Astronomer to assist in obtaining, preparing, and providing high quality solar observations. The candidate will provide technical, scientific and logistical support to obtaining and preparing science-ready data, including assistance with data analysis software, data archiving, and a data provision tool. Includes some general and specific commissioning of the telescope and instruments. The Support Astronomer will be provided time on the telescope to lead a synoptic study of the Sun, lead coordination of observations with Parker Solar Probe and Solar Orbiter, and conduct their own astronomical research with these data. The position is based in the Department of Astronomy at NMSU, with regular travel to Sunspot.

The electronic application is the official document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Employment is contingent on continued funding and eligibility for employment in the U.S and results of a background verification. NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer 

 

Pay Compensation
Compensation Notes: 
$56,942 target entry to commensurate with qualifications.
Included Benefits: 
Application Deadline: 
Thursday, March 17, 2022
Selection Deadline: 
Friday, April 15, 2022
Current Status of Position: 
Accepting Applicants
Apply to Job
Attention To: 
Dr McAteer
Title: 
Science Director, Sunspot Solar Observatory
Country: 
United States of America
Inquiries About Job
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Dr McAteer
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Support Astronomer at Sunspot Solar Observatory