National Radio Astronomy Observatory · 5 months ago
Assistant Director, ALMA North American Operations (85)
NRAO Headquarters, CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expThe National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is a prestigious research and development organization dedicated to the study of the universe. They are currently seeking an Assistant Director for ALMA North American Operations, responsible for ensuring effective operations and scientific leadership for ALMA within the NRAO, while coordinating with senior management and the user community.
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Responsibilities
Planning, management, and direction of all activities associated with ALMA Operations in North America, and the Joint ALMA Observatory support activities carried out by the Office of Chile Affairs in Santiago
In consultation with the user community, the AD is responsible for providing scientific leadership and setting science-driven operational priorities for ALMA within the NRAO; a particular focus will be leading NA’s efforts to define the scientific and technical case for a major upgrade of ALMA planned for the 2030s/2040s, and completing a wideband sensitivity upgrade project in coming years
Stimulating the development of science-driven concepts and initiatives for instrumentation and capability enhancements for ALMA within the North American user community
Coordinating with the rest of the NRAO in science operations as well as future developments, to achieve the maximum science impact and cost effectiveness under the One Observatory approach
Participating in the formulation and implementation of overall Observatory policies and plans
The AD, ALMA NA Operations may also represent the NRAO in various capacities, as assigned by the Director
Qualification
Required
You have a Ph.D or equivalent in Astronomy, Physics or related field
You have seven+ years of progressive experience in leadership of research teams
You have experience in staff management, budget development and control, supporting users of astronomical observatories, and/or data/science centers
Benefits
Excellent paid time off (13 holidays, annual accrual of up to 24 vacation days and 15 sick days, additional time off for doctor/dentist visits, and 8 weeks of paid parental leave)
Medical, dental and vision plans are effective on the first day of employment
AUI’s retirement benefit contributes an amount equal to 10 percent of a qualified participant’s base pay with no required employee contribution
An optional supplemental, tax-deferred plan for employee retirement contributions
Company
National Radio Astronomy Observatory
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