Job Title

Job No.

Center

Location

Date Posted

Associate in Research    

993

NSO

Sunspot, NM

11/13/2009

The National Solar Observatory is a world-class research facility in the mountains of southern New Mexico.  Our facility has an immediate opening for a fulltime Associate in Research to provide operational and technical support for the Dunn Solar Telescope (DST). This position operates the telescope and associated complex instrumentation in support of scientific staff and visitor observing programs. The Associate in Research also carries out routine maintenance of the telescope, telescope subsystems, and associated instrumentation.  NSO offers an excellent compensation/benefit package. 

Minimum requirements are a Bachelor's degree in astronomy, physics, or related scientific field and at least five years experience with the operation and maintenance of large complex opto-mechanical systems with associated subsystems. The ability to communicate effectively and function in a team environment is essential.  Also, experience with UNIX, Windows, and MS Office applications is necessary. Experience with any or all of the following is a plus: optics, software development, electronics, mechanical, and information technology.

Please send resume to:

Rex Hunter, Administrative Manager

AURA/National Solar Observatory

P. O. Box 62

Sunspot, NM  88349-0062

NOAO and NSO are affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employers.

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