Telescope Operator – Night Shift & Commissioning (La Palma)

CTAO; Islas Canarias; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Social Benefits up to 600 EUR/year

Job summary

The CTAO-North is seeking a Telescope Operator for its La Palma site. The role will initially focus on commissioning the Cherenkov telescopes and, later, operate new instrumentation, telescopes, and calibration tools in collaboration with the LST Collaboration and CTAO IKC teams.

The successful candidate will monitor the LSTs, work with the CTAO staff to define procedures, document operation techniques, and participate in outreach activities while maintaining strict safety standards.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Technical Physics or related field.
• Experience operating complex technical or scientific systems, preferably astronomical telescopes.
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux and common computing software.
• Willingness to work night shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Good communication in English; Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor LSTs and subsystems during day and night.
• Collaborate with LST Collaboration and CTAO staff to define procedures.
• Document operation techniques and update procedures.
• Support calibration instruments and future instrumentation.
• Engage in outreach and public engagement activities.
• Adhere to safety protocols.

Skills

Unix/Linux

Data analysis

English communications

Education

University degree in Engineering/Technical Physics

Tools

Unix/Linux OS

Astronomical data software

Job description

The CTAO-North is seeking a Telescope Operator for its La Palma site. The role will initially focus on commissioning the Cherenkov telescopes and, later, operate new instrumentation, telescopes, and calibration tools in collaboration with the LST Collaboration and CTAO IKC teams.

The successful candidate will monitor the LSTs, work with the CTAO staff to define procedures, document operation techniques, and participate in outreach activities while maintaining strict safety standards.