Operations Scientist: Radio Astronomy & Verification

EU Satellite Centre (SatCen); England; Vor Ort; GBP 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

SKAO is seeking an Operations Scientist to join the Global HQ team at Jodrell Bank, UK. You will help shape the operational plan for advancing radio astronomy facilities, coordinating with partners in Australia and South Africa, and supporting a diverse user community to enable efficient, high-impact scientific operations.

The role emphasizes communication, collaboration, and the translation of scientific requirements into practical operational practices, with up to 25% research time and

Qualifikationen

• PhD in Astronomy, Physics, Engineering or related field.
• Experience operating scientific facilities and providing user support.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to engage diverse stakeholders.

Aufgaben

• Support future science operations planning for SKAO.
• Contribute to Science Verification and Operations plans as arrays transition to operations.
• Interface with SKAO user community and provide effective support through Helpdesk and related activities.
• Collaborate with staff across multiple sites and travel as needed.
• Support development of software to operate SKA telescopes.

Kenntnisse

Facility operations

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Radio astronomy

Data processing

Ausbildung

PhD in Astronomy/Physics/Engineering

Tools

Operational software

Jobbeschreibung

SKAO is seeking an Operations Scientist to join the Global HQ team at Jodrell Bank, UK. You will help shape the operational plan for advancing radio astronomy facilities, coordinating with partners in Australia and South Africa, and supporting a diverse user community to enable efficient, high-impact scientific operations.

The role emphasizes communication, collaboration, and the translation of scientific requirements into practical operational practices, with up to 25% research time and