Night Telescope Operator – LST Commissioning (La Palma)

CTAO ERIC; Breña Baja; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Social benefits plan up to €600/year

Job summary

CTAO seeks a CTAO-North Site Telescope Operator for its La Palma northern array. Initially focus on commissioning the Cherenkov telescopes during the first two years, then operating instrumentation, telescopes, and calibration equipment.

Work with the LST Collaboration and CTAO staff to define procedures for night observations and shift reports. Responsibilities include operating LSTs, documenting procedures, and ensuring safety while contributing to public engagement and science outreach at ORM

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Technical Physics, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience operating complex technical or scientific systems, preferably telescopes and instrumentation.
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux, computing software, and OS.
• Willingness to work night shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot LSTs and subsystems during day and night.
• Collaborate with LST Collaboration to define night observation processes.
• Develop operation documentation and calibrate instruments as needed.
• Help with safety procedures and outreach activities.

Skills

Telescope operation

Unix/Linux proficiency

English proficiency

Driver's license

Night shift readiness

Education

Engineering/Technical Physics degree

Tools

Astronomical data analysis software

Job description

CTAO seeks a CTAO-North Site Telescope Operator for its La Palma northern array. Initially focus on commissioning the Cherenkov telescopes during the first two years, then operating instrumentation, telescopes, and calibration equipment.

Work with the LST Collaboration and CTAO staff to define procedures for night observations and shift reports. Responsibilities include operating LSTs, documenting procedures, and ensuring safety while contributing to public engagement and science outreach at ORM