Astronomer & Sustainability Lead

GRANTECAN - Gran Telescopio Canarias; la Palma de Cervelló; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

GRANTECAN - Gran Telescopio Canarias in La Palma, Spain, invites applications for an Astronomer – Sustainability Expert to lead its Sustainability Plan and to contribute to the digital transformation and optimisation of GTC operations.

The successful candidate will combine astrophysics expertise with sustainability practices, coordinate the sustainability committee, and advance carbon footprint calculations, life-cycle assessment, and sustainable procurement.

Qualifications

• First-cycle degree in Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Full driving license (B).
• Experience in observational astrophysics and sustainability practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of GRANTECAN's Sustainability Plan and carbon footprint improvements.
• Contribute to the telescope's digital transformation and automation of operations.
• Collaborate across teams to integrate sustainability into procurement and planning.

Skills

Python

C

C++

Astrophysics

Sustainability

Spanish communication

English communication

Education

First-cycle degree in Physics/Math/Engineering

Tools

LCA tools

Job description

GRANTECAN - Gran Telescopio Canarias in La Palma, Spain, invites applications for an Astronomer – Sustainability Expert to lead its Sustainability Plan and to contribute to the digital transformation and optimisation of GTC operations.

The successful candidate will combine astrophysics expertise with sustainability practices, coordinate the sustainability committee, and advance carbon footprint calculations, life-cycle assessment, and sustainable procurement.