Postdoc: ML/AI for Observatory Ops (Flexible Hours)

Big Science Sweden; England; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

SKAO Science Operations group seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team at the SKAO Global Headquarters in Jodrell Bank, UK. This fixed-term role for 1 year focuses on applying ML/AI to enhance observatory operations, including scheduling, data quality monitoring, and anomaly detection.

The successful candidate collaborates with scientists, engineers and software developers to turn needs into well-defined ML/AI solutions.

Qualifications

• PhD in radio astronomy with ML/AI experience or PhD in computer science with ML/AI work in physical sciences.

Responsibilities

• Develop ML/AI solutions for observatory operations (scheduling, data quality monitoring, anomaly detection).
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers and software developers to translate needs into testable solutions.
• Travel and conference support may be provided; research up to 25% of hours.

Skills

ML/AI techniques

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in radio astronomy

PhD in computer science

Tools

ML/AI tools

Job description

SKAO Science Operations group seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team at the SKAO Global Headquarters in Jodrell Bank, UK. This fixed-term role for 1 year focuses on applying ML/AI to enhance observatory operations, including scheduling, data quality monitoring, and anomaly detection.

The successful candidate collaborates with scientists, engineers and software developers to turn needs into well-defined ML/AI solutions.