ARC-Node Support Astronomer

Onsala Space Observatory (OSO), the Swedish national facility for radio astronomy hosted by Chalmers University of Technology (Gothenburg, Sweden), has an immediate opening for an indefinite term support astronomer position in connection with its European ALMA regional centre (ARC) node. Job description A primary role of the ARC node support astronomer position will be the support of ALMA users. This in turn will involve a working knowledge of the operation of ALMA and knowledge of the software tools for proposing, scheduling and reducing data. A second core responsibility will be ALMA outreach to the Nordic astronomical community involving visiting universities, organising training workshops etc. The support astronomer will be in charge of the day-to-day operations of the ARC node under the supervision of the ARC manager. He/she will also manage the support activities of the software support scientist and of the postdoctoral fellows at the ARC. It is expected that the Support Scientist will conduct his/her own independent astronomical research, especially using APEX and ALMA. A total of 50% of time will be available for this independent research. Salary will be conditional on qualifications and experience. For more information, view the complete advert on our website: http://www.chalmers.se/rss/EN/news-summary/vacancies/positions/arc-node-support Qualifications The successful candidate should have a PhD in astronomy, with a strong research record. Experience in radio or millimetre wavelength interferometric imaging is essential. Application procedure The application shall be written in English and include the following items: 1. An application of a maximum of one A4 page containing your specific qualifications for the position. 2. Curriculum Vitae including list of publications 3. Two reference persons who can be contacted by Chalmers (describe association with them and give their contact addresses) 4. Attested copies of education certificates, including grade reports and other documents The application shall be sent electronically using the application form that can be reached through our website: http://www.chalmers.se/rss/EN/news-summary/vacancies/positions/arc-node-support. Please use the button at the top/foot of the page to reach the application form. The documents according to items 1-4 above shall be attached as two pdf files. One should contain items 1-3 in the listing of material to be included in the application. The other should contain item 4 in the listing of material, and any other appendices. The files may be compressed (zipped). If any material is not available electronically or cannot be transferred to pdf format, the material can be sent as a hard copy to Registrar. The applicants name and the reference number (2010/31) must be written on the first page of the application. Address: Registrar Chalmers University of Technology SE-412 96 Göteborg Sweden