ALMA Postdoctoral Fellow - Research & Telescope Operations

European Southern Observatory; Santiago; On-site; CLP 41,339,000 - 59,055,000; Full time

Job summary

The Joint ALMA Observatory invites applications for the ALMA Postdoctoral Fellows in Santiago, Chile. Fellows will be appointed for three years, spending half time on personal scientific research and half on ALMA operations.

Fellows are expected to lead a vigorous research program related to ALMA science, collaborate with regional centers, and support ALMA operations through astronomy duties, data processing, and software development as needed.

Qualifications

• PhD in Astronomy, Astrophysics or related field.
• Fluency in English (oral and written).
• Proven ability to work in a multi‑disciplinary, multicultural team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a vigorous research program related to ALMA science use.
• Collaborate with ALMA staff and international partners to advance operations and science.
• Participate in the ALMA operations, data processing, and software developments as needed.

Skills

PhD in Astronomy or Astrophysics

Fluency in English

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in Astronomy, Astrophysics or related field

Job description

The Joint ALMA Observatory invites applications for the ALMA Postdoctoral Fellows in Santiago, Chile. Fellows will be appointed for three years, spending half time on personal scientific research and half on ALMA operations.

Fellows are expected to lead a vigorous research program related to ALMA science, collaborate with regional centers, and support ALMA operations through astronomy duties, data processing, and software development as needed.