Radio Astronomy Commissioning Scientist – SKA-Mid

Skatelescope; Cape Town; Sur place; ZAR 900 000 - 1 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The SKAO invites skilled radio astronomers to join a dedicated commissioning group in Cape Town, South Africa. You will plan and execute tests on the SKA‑Mid array and work closely with engineering teams to verify system performance across time zones.

These are fixed-term roles through October 2030 with potential extensions. Opportunities exist to apply for permanent roles, and occasional travel to Jodrell Bank and Klerefontein may be required.

Qualifications

• Active radio astronomers with qualifications as listed.
• Experience relative to opportunity in large-scale telescope projects.

Responsabilités

• Plan, execute and analyze test observations on the SKA-Mid array.
• Collaborate with engineering groups to verify system aspects and troubleshoot faults.
• Support top-level engineering requirements verification for the array.
• Maintain close interaction with Science Operations Group to support science verification.

Connaissances

Observational radio astronomy

Radio astronomical techniques

Data reduction and interpretation

Team collaboration

Documentation

Commissioning experience (hardware or‑

Formation

PhD (or equivalent) in astronomy or physics

Description du poste

The SKAO invites skilled radio astronomers to join a dedicated commissioning group in Cape Town, South Africa. You will plan and execute tests on the SKA‑Mid array and work closely with engineering teams to verify system performance across time zones.

These are fixed-term roles through October 2030 with potential extensions. Opportunities exist to apply for permanent roles, and occasional travel to Jodrell Bank and Klerefontein may be required.