Operations Scientist - Radio Astronomy Ops & Planning

Big Science Sweden; Jodrell Bank; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SKAO is seeking an Operations Scientist to join the team at the Global Headquarters, Jodrell Bank, UK. The role contributes to establishing the operational foundation for the SKA radio astronomy facility, coordinating with engineers and scientists across stations, and supporting the planning and execution of commissioning and verification.

The appointee will communicate across diverse user communities and help translate scientific requirements into robust operations.

Job description

SKAO is seeking an Operations Scientist to join the team at the Global Headquarters, Jodrell Bank, UK. The role contributes to establishing the operational foundation for the SKA radio astronomy facility, coordinating with engineers and scientists across stations, and supporting the planning and execution of commissioning and verification.

The appointee will communicate across diverse user communities and help translate scientific requirements into robust operations.