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US Gemini Project Scientist (1Sep93)
(from the Director's Office, NOAO Newsletter No. 35, 1 September 1993)

The National Optical Astronomy Observatories is seeking an individual
to lead the participation of the US astronomical community in the
Gemini 8-m Telescopes Project. Gemini is an international project
involving the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Chile,
Argentina, and Brazil. The Gemini telescopes will set new standards in
image quality, infrared performance, and technical sophistication.

The US Gemini Project Scientist will direct the US Gemini Project
Office within NOAO. This office manages certain work packages that are
being carried out in the US. It also coordinates communications between
the Gemini Project and the community and is responsible for the
dissemination of information about technical issues and opportunities
to participate directly in the Project. The US Gemini Project Office
supports the participation of US astronomers and technical experts on
scientific advisory committees and technical working groups. The US
Project Scientist is a member of the international Gemini Science
Committee, represents US interests to the international project, and
helps assure that the scientific requirements are being met by the
technical implementation. He or she will maintain an advisory structure
of interested US astronomers to formulate community policies and
positions with respect to the Gemini Project.

The US Gemini Project Scientist will be an Associate Director of NOAO.
He or she will be expected to conduct an active research program.
Qualifications include a PhD in astronomy, astrophysics, or a related
discipline, demonstrated leadership skills, a proven research record,
and experience with similar projects and/or instrument development.

We take affirmative action to employ women, minority group members, and
protected classes of handicapped persons, disabled veterans, and veterans
of the Vietnam Era. If you qualify and would like to be considered under
our Affirmative Action Program, please let us know.  Submission of this
information is voluntary.

By 15 October 1993, please send curriculum vitae and the names of three
people who may be contacted for references to Director, NOAO, P.O. Box
26732, Tucson, Arizona 85726.

Sidney C. Wolff

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