Director, Space Observatory — Lead Radio Astronomy

Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Chalmers University of Technology seeks an outstanding leader to serve as Director of Onsala Space Observatory (OSO) and guide its development as a premier national research infrastructure. The Director will oversee staff, operations and budgets, shape strategy, and strengthen international partnerships.

The role requires leading and expanding OSO's scientific profile, securing long-term funding, and representing the observatory in Sweden and abroad, in collaboration with Chalmers and

Qualifications

• Professor in astronomy with an internationally recognized track record.
• Broad understanding of radio astronomy, astrophysics and space geodesy.
• Experience leading and developing research infrastructures or labs, preferably international.
• Experience in managing personnel, budgets and operations in a complex scientific/technical organisation.
• Experience in developing international collaborations.
• Experience with advanced observational facilities or large-scale instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for OSO's scientific and technical activities.
• Oversee staff, operations and budgets, and develop the organisation.
• Foster an engaging environment for employees and partners.
• Represent OSO nationally and internationally and secure long-term funding.
• Strengthen international collaborations and partnerships.
• Lead development of OSO facilities and supporting technologies.

Skills

Leadership experience

International collaborations

Strategic planning

People management

Budget management

Observational facilities

Education

Professor in Astronomy

Job description

Chalmers University of Technology seeks an outstanding leader to serve as Director of Onsala Space Observatory (OSO) and guide its development as a premier national research infrastructure. The Director will oversee staff, operations and budgets, shape strategy, and strengthen international partnerships.

The role requires leading and expanding OSO's scientific profile, securing long-term funding, and representing the observatory in Sweden and abroad, in collaboration with Chalmers and