Job Title

Job No.

Center

Location

Date Posted

Data Scientist    

941

NSO

Tucson, Arizona

04/13/2009

The National Solar Observatory (NSO) invites applications for the position of Data Scientist for the Synoptic Optical Long-term Investigations of the Sun (SOLIS) telescope facility in Tucson, Arizona. The position will involve collaborative work with the NSO Synoptic Program Scientist and other NSO scientists.  Primary responsibilities include providing scientific direction and setting priorities for the data reduction team to ensure excellent data quality and continuity of the synoptic program.  The principal focus of appointments to the Scientist track is in the scientific and technical support of the Observatory program, including serving as an interface with the user community.

SOLIS is a suite of instruments located on Kitt Peak, Arizona. The primary instrument of SOLIS is the Vector Spectromagnetograph (VSM), which is regularly producing full-disk vector and longitudinal magnetograms of the Sun at unprecedented sensitivities.  The other SOLIS instruments include the Full Disk Patrol (FDP) camera and the Integrated Sunlight Spectrometer (ISS).

It is preferred that applicants have at least three years experience after receipt of a doctorate in physics, astronomy, or a related discipline. Significant experience in the reduction, analysis, and archiving of large data sets, as well as extensive experience with UNIX and C are desirable.  Experience in solar physics, CCD observations, IDL and scripting languages, and supervising scientific programmers, is preferred.  The initial appointment is for three years and is renewable depending on performance and budgetary support. 

The position will be based at the Tucson, Arizona site of the NSO co-located with the National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO) on the campus of the University of Arizona.  Applications received prior to June 15, 2009 are assured of full consideration; however, the position is open until filled. 

To apply, please submit an electronic CV and three professional letters of reference.

When applying for this position please refer to the job title and job number. Electronic submission preferred.

Send resume to:

Human Resources Office
National Optical Astronomy Observatory
P.O. Box 26732
Tucson, Arizona 85726-6732
Email: hrnoao@noao.edu
FAX: 520-318-8494

NOAO and NSO are affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employers. Preference granted to qualified Native Americans living on or near the Tohono O'Odham Reservation.

NOAO actively support efforts to broaden participation in all Observatory activities. Women and candidates from under represented minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.