Job Title

Job No.

Center

Location

Date Posted

WIYN Director             

877

NOAO

Tucson, AZ

1/10/2008

The WIYN Observatory seeks a Director who will be responsible for the overall operation of the WIYN Observatory, including its budgets, staff, and technical development.  The Director is normally appointed for a 5-year term and acts as the WIYN executive who operates under the general policies and objectives set out by the WIYN Board.  Of particular importance in the near term is to successfully bring the One Degree Imager into scientifically productive operation on the WIYN 3.5-m telescope, while also retaining other key spectroscopic and imaging capabilities.  More information regarding the WIYN Observatory and a position description for the Director is available at www.wiyn.org (see the employment button).  The Director may be employed by any of the WIYN partners, which are the University of Wisconsin, Indiana University, Yale University, and the National Optical Astronomy Observatory.  We seek a highly motivated person who has experience with complex scientific facilities, an appropriate scientific and/or management background, and leadership abilities.  Requests for information can be sent to C. Bailyn (charles.bailyn@yale.edu) or J. Gallagher (jsg@astro.wisc.edu).

Applicants should electronically submit a professional curriculum vitae with bibliography, statement of interest, and the names and contact addresses of at least three individuals who would be willing to serve as professional references.

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

Consideration of applications will begin February 15, 2008; applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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 and NSO foster a diverse research environment. Women and candidates from under represented minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.