Full Astronomer

Submission Information
Publish Date: 
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Archive Date: 
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Job Summary
Job Category: 
Faculty Positions (visiting and non-tenure)
Institution Classification/Type: 
Large Academic
Institution/Company: 
University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy
Street Line 1: 
2680 Woodlawn Drive
City: 
Honolulu
State/Province: 
HI
Zip/Postal: 
96822
Country: 
United States of America
Announcement
Job Announcement Text: 

The Institute for Astronomy (IfA) has an opening for a Deputy Director for the NASA 3.2-meter Infrared Telescope Facility (IRTF); full-time, federally funded, non-tenure-track, annually renewable subject to availability of funds, to begin as soon as possible after May 1, 2023, by mutual agreement. The position will be based at the IfA facility in Hilo on the Island of Hawai‘i.

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. The incumbent will work closely with the IRTF Director to ensure optimum performance of the telescope and instruments and take the lead in some areas of observatory operations. These include managing the telescope time allocation committee and telescope scheduling, supervising telescope operators and night assistants, providing regular real-time support and troubleshooting for observers, and helping the Director with strategic planning. As University of Hawai‘i (UH) faculty the incumbent will be able to supervise graduate students funded by IRTF, and apply for UH time on Maunakea telescopes. About 25% of the time will be available for independent personal research. Undertaking a program of astronomical research.

Minimum Qualifications

  1. Ph.D. in Astronomy, Physics or related field, four years of experience at the Associate level.
  2. Research experience involving the use, operation, support, or development of astronomical telescopes and instrumentation are required.
  3. Ability to work in a team environment and communicate well with users.
  4. Ability to work at 4,200-meter altitude on Maunakea.

Desired Qualifications

  1. Experience in managing or directing a technical group; expertise in planetary astronomy; hands-on experience with optical and infrared astronomical instrumentation using array detectors. Salary to commensurate with experience.

TO APPLY:  Applications and letters of recommendation should be submitted via https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/24379.  A complete application will consist of:

  1. A cover letter showing how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications.
  2. A curriculum vitae (including bibliography).
  3. Statement of previous experience and current and future professional interests
  4. Three letters of recommendation - to be requested and arranged by the applicant

The submission deadline for all materials is May 2, 2023.

INQUIRIES: Please contact Dr. John Rayner ([email protected]).

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Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

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Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/

Application Deadline: 
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Selection Deadline: 
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Current Status of Position: 
Accepting Applicants
Apply to Job
Attention To: 
Dr. Doug Simons
Title: 
Director
Institution/Company: 
Institute for Astronomy
Street Line 1: 
2680 Woodlawn Drive
City: 
Honolulu
State/Province: 
HI
Zip/Postal Code: 
96822
Country: 
United States of America
Institution/Company Job ID or Reference Code: 
86224T
Inquiries About Job
Attention To: 
Dr. John Rayner
Subject: 
Full Astronomer - IRTF