National Radio Astronomy Observatory · 3 months ago
Scientist Open Rank, Assistant - Associate Scientist (117)
NRAO Albuquerque Office, 800 Bradbury Dr SE Ste 235, ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expThe National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is an exciting research and development organization that plays a vital role in the study of the universe. We are currently seeking a Scientist (open-rank) to support the ngVLA High Resolution Subarray design and construction effort, focusing on developing and maintaining software requirements and supporting calibration and operation processes.
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Responsibilities
Supporting the development of operations processes and workflows
Developing detailed system and subsystem requirements for ngVLA-HRS software, including but not limited to the calibration and imaging pipelines and their underlying functionality
Carrying out a program of independent astronomical research
Qualification
Required
You have a PhD in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics or a related field, and at least one year of related experience after completion of a PhD
Established record of independent research
Research expertise in (long baseline) interferometric radio/(sub)millimeter astronomy and/or geodesy
Demonstrated experience leading a team
Demonstrated proficiency working with a geographically distributed, multi-disciplinary team
Experience with standard radio astronomy data reduction software (e.g., AIPS, CASA)
Experience with observatory capability development and/or observatory operations
Fluency in the English language
Excellent communication skills including both presentations and writing technical reports
Preferred
Previous experience in radio astronomy data reduction and analysis, software development, and/or commissioning is preferred
While not required, three or more years of related experience after completion of a PhD is preferred
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
Optional supplemental, tax-deferred plan for employee retirement contributions
Company
National Radio Astronomy Observatory
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory is a facility of the National Science Foundation operated under cooperative agreement.
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