Jansky Engineering Fellow (4655)
Company: National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Location: Charlottesville
Posted on: January 17, 2023
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Job Description:
National Radio Astronomy Observatory
2021 - 2022 Jansky Fellowship Program for Engineers
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory offers post-doctorate
fellowships to engineers as part of the Observatorys Jansky
Fellowship program. The program is tailored for the unique needs of
post-doctoral engineers whose research is related to the mission of
the Observatory of enabling forefront research into the Universe at
radio wavelengths through the development of innovative radio
astronomy instrumentation.
Selectees will work at NRAOs Central Development Laboratory (CDL)
in Charlottesville, VA, where you will have a unique opportunity to
contribute to the development of cutting-edge instrumentation for
our telescopes. CDL maintains a staff of approximately 50 personnel
organized into teams of engineers and technicians working across
crucial radio telescope technologies, including digital signal
processing and design, low noise amplifiers, millimeter and
submillimeter detectors, optics and electromagnetic components, and
new receiver architectures. The lab is the world leader in the
application of many of these technologies to radio astronomy.
Investigation into Traveling Wave Kinetic Inductance Amplifiers and
3-D printed electromagnetic components, and efficient mathematical
techniques for finite-element electromagnetic simulation are new
areas of active research.
In addition to operating the CDL, NRAO operates three astronomical
research facilities: the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter
Array, the Very Large Array, and the Very Long Baseline Array.
The CDL is looking for postdoctoral engineers with research
interests in:
In some cases, a split appointment Jansky Engineering Fellowship
between a university and an NRAO site, or a non-resident Jansky
Engineering Fellowship hosted at a university within the United
States may be offered. Non-resident Jansky Engineering Fellows are
encouraged to develop a research program that fosters close ties
with the NRAO, and should present a strong case why residence at
their proposed host university will accomplish this. They are also
strongly encouraged to make frequent and/or long term visits to CDL
and other NRAO sites during their Fellowship.
All Jansky Engineering Fellows are expected to spend up to 75% of
their time on self-directed research. Jansky Engineering Fellows
will spend the balance of their Fellowship engaging with CDL
engineering teams on activities related to the development and
delivery of radio astronomy instrumentation, techniques,
capabilities, or education/public outreach activities, and will be
encouraged to develop their own broad skill set to enhance NRAOs
broader impact goals.
The NRAO Jansky Engineering Fellowship Program provides numerous
opportunities for early career engineers and scientists to acquire
a deep knowledge and understanding of the state-of-the-art in radio
astronomy instrumentation and science to establish themselves as
innovative, independent research engineers and scientists. Jansky
Engineering Fellows are encouraged to develop research
collaborations with NRAO engineering and scientific staff,
engineers and scientists at U.S. universities, and their colleagues
in the international engineering community. An annual, multi-day
NRAO Postdoctoral Symposium fosters collaboration between Jansky
Engineering and Science Fellows and the Observatorys scientific
staff.
The starting salary for the Jansky Engineering Fellowship program
will be $70,500 for an initial two-year appointment with possible
renewal for a third year. A research budget of up to $17,000 per
year is provided for travel and computing support. Fellows are also
eligible for page charge support, vacation accrual, health
insurance, and a relocation allowance. NRAO can provide up to
$3,000 per year to non-NRAO host institutions to defray local
institutional expenses.
NRAO runs an open application process for the Jansky Engineering
Fellowship. See instructions below on how to apply. Fellowships can
begin at any time. We welcome applicants who bring diverse and
innovative dimensions to the Observatory and to the field of radio
astronomy instrumentation.
For information on the Observatorys Jansky Fellowship Program for
other areas of study, please see
Benefits information
NRAO benefit plans include core programs such as high deductible
health plan with health savings account, dental and vision
insurance, life insurance, long-term disability and employer
retirement contributions. Employees may also elect to enroll in
supplemental life and additional self-funded retirement accounts.
Our leave program includes generous vacation, sick, family sick,
(paid) parental, and doctor/dentist leave. NRAO is committed to
professional development and we offer tuition reimbursement as well
as a professional development pool for non-degree related classes,
seminars, and conferences.
The Observatory requires staff to be fully vaccinated against
Covid-19 to access our facilities. An offer of employment will be
considered contingent until the selected applicant provides proof
of vaccination. A selected applicant may request consideration for
an accommodation for a disability or for a sincerely held religious
belief.
Application Procedure
The Jansky Engineering Fellowship job posting is located on the
NRAO Careers website at . All applications must include a cover
letter, curriculum vitae, publications list, summary of previous
and current research, and a research proposal combined into a
single PDF file. Please use the 'Add Resume' button to upload the
entire application file including the cover letter. There is no
need to upload your cover letter separately.
AUI is an equal opportunity employer.
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