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Director - Kitt Peak National Observatory (1Sep94)
(from Director's Office, NOAO Newsletter No. 39, 1 September 1994)

The National Optical Astronomy Observatories (NOAO) is conducting a search
for Director of the Kitt Peak National Observatory (KPNO).  The KPNO
Director will be expected to oversee the scientific operation of
facilities on Kitt Peak, to take the leading role in developing programs
designed to enhance the scientific capabilities and productivity of Kitt Peak
facilities, to provide innovative and effective support to the user community
and, in cooperation with them, to help formulate a long range plan for the
development of KPNO and NOAO facilities as the Gemini telescopes come into
operation.

Candidates should have a distinguished record of achievement in astronomy,
demonstrated leadership and management capabilities, and a commitment to
serving the KPNO community of observers. The Director of KPNO will be
expected to remain an active research scientist.

Applications for this position should be sent by 15 November 1994 to:

    Robert O'Connell
    Chair of the Search Committee
    c/o NOAO Director's Office
    P.O. Box 26732 Tucson, AZ 85726

Applications should be accompanied by a curriculum vitae and publications
list, along with the names of at least three people from whom confidential
evaluations can be sought. Further information can be obtained from Sidney
Wolff, Director of NOAO at 602-325-9282 or from Robert O'Connell at
804-924-7494 (Univ. of Virginia).

Sidney C. Wolff

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