Assistant Director for Science Support and Research (4644)
Company: National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Location: Charlottesville
Posted on: November 22, 2021
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Job Description:
National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Position Description:
Position Summary
The National Radio Astronom y Observatory (NRAO) seeks an Assistant
Director for Science Suppor t & Research (AD/SSR) department. SSR
is the Observatory-wide function supporting all scientific users of
NRAO instruments, and coordinating the scientific research of the
NRAO staff.
This is an opportunity for an experienced scientist, with a track
record of management and leadership, to take on an influential role
in the senior management team of one of the worlds leading
observatories. The appointee will help shape the mode of delivery
of data to a global community of astronomers (the Science- Ready
Data Products ( SRDP ) project), and contribute to the definition
and planning of the Next Generation VLA envisaged to be an
interferometric array with more than 10 times the sensitivity and
spatial resolution of the current VLA and ALMA, operating at
frequencies spanning 1.2 116 GHz with extended baselines reaching
across North America. Depending on the qualifications of the
appointee, the position may include the role of Chief Scientist for
the Observatory as a whole.
The AD/SSR is responsible for managing time allocation and the
proposal handling processes for the VLA and VLBA ( which are
operated by NRAO ), and for the GBT ( which is operated
independently by the G reen Bank Observatory ). The AD/SSR is
tasked with ensuring a uniform and effective interface for NRAOs
user communities across all their telescopes and taking account of
the ALMA review process which is the responsibility of the Joint
ALMA Observatory. The AD/SSR manages staff responsible for common
scientific services provided in support of our instruments, and
coordinates outward - facing activities across all sites to
minimize duplication and achieve optimal efficiency in support o f
all users of NRAO facilities.
The AD/SSR reports to the NRAO Director. (S ) he is responsible for
defining and improving NRAO's interface to our user community, and
coordinat ing and evaluating the research environment for our
scientific staff. Additionally, the AD/SSR will serve on the
Diversity Council within the Office of Diversity & Inclusion and
will support and encourage scientific staff to actively participate
in broadening participation activities.
The appointee will be a member of the NRAO Scientific Staff . The
nature and level of the appointment will be negotiated with the
appointee.
Job Duties Summary
A key role for the AD/SSR is to work with the research community
and several NRAO departments to continue the Science- Ready Data
Products (SRDP) project which will remove the burden of data
flagging, calibration, and imaging from NRAO users and which seeks
to significantly broaden the user base of the Observatory. The SRDP
Project Director reports to the AD/SSR.
Duties include:
Minimum Education
PhD degree or an equivalent combination of experience and
education.
Preferred Education:
PhD in astronomy, physics or a closely related field is
preferred.
Minimum Experience
At least five years experience in astronomy and data analysis,
observatory operations, liaising with the research community, and a
record of successful management in a relevant environment including
budget pl anning, and project management.
Preferred Experience:
Outstanding scientific, technical and/or managerial achievements in
radio interferometry and arrays and single dishes. A demonstrated
background in observatory operations or management and the ability
to work closely with site managers and scientific staff mem bers
are also highly desirable.
Competency Summary
Must possess excellent analytical, communication and organizational
skills. Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and
in writing. Strong leadership ability is required.
To be considered for the duties associated with the Chief Scientist
role, the applicant must be an outstanding and influential
scientist, forming and shaping opinions across the astronomy
research community in the US and internationally. A demonstrated
record of a high degree of community engagement and involvement in
processes that develop and define broad scientific priorities is
essential in this context.
Physical Requirements :
Work is typically performed in a research or development
environment. Must be able to travel both domestically and
internationally by air carrier. The appointee will be based in
either Charlottesville, VA, or Socorro, NM, and will be expected to
spend a significant fraction of time (about a week every two
months) at the other location. Partial teleworking arrangement will
be considered .
Additional Requirement:
The Observatory requires staff to be fully vaccinated against C ov
id-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 Instructions:
Click the Apply button . Please prepare a single PDF document con
sisting of the following items:
Consideration of applications will begin October 1, 2021 and will
continue until the position is filled .
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement :
AUI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, Minorities,
Vietnam-Era Veterans, Disabled Veterans, Veterans and Individuals
with Disabi lities are encouraged to apply. To view our complete
statement, please visit . If you require reasonable accommodation
for any part of the application or hiring process due to a
disability, you may submit your request by sending an email to
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The NRAO is an equa l opportunity employer (M/F/D/V)
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