ALMA2040 Project Director: Lead Science & Strategy

National-Radio-Astronomy-Observatory; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) seeks an ALMA2040 Project Director to lead all phases of the North American ALMA 2040 project, providing scientific leadership and coordinating with NRAO, AUI, and NSF to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The appointee may be tenured or tenure-track, spend 50% of time on ALMA2040 responsibilities and 50% on independent research, and will join the NA ALMA team reporting to the NA ALMA Director. The position is based in Charlottesville, VA.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years (15+ years preferred) of experience in leading and/or managing complex scientific research or technical projects.
• National and international recognition as a scientific leader in astronomy.
• Demonstrated record of project completion and knowledge of ALMA and the broader astronomical community.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the ALMA2040 project under the direction of the NA ALMA Director.
• Develop, organize, and lead NRAO/NA activities related to ALMA2040.
• Develop, organize, and lead community activities related to ALMA2040.
• Lead the Decadal process (community support, white paper development, and related activities).
• Engage with international partners to pursue a unified ALMA2040 vision.
• Work with funding agencies to support the ALMA2040 project; collaborate with the NA ALMA Director and NA ALMA Program Scientist on ALMA2040 issues.
• Provide regular information and status reports to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Team motivation

Workshop/ conference design

Education

Ph.D. in astronomy/astrophysics/physical science or related field

Job description

The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) seeks an ALMA2040 Project Director to lead all phases of the North American ALMA 2040 project, providing scientific leadership and coordinating with NRAO, AUI, and NSF to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The appointee may be tenured or tenure-track, spend 50% of time on ALMA2040 responsibilities and 50% on independent research, and will join the NA ALMA team reporting to the NA ALMA Director. The position is based in Charlottesville, VA.