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ESO is the intergovernmental European Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere. On behalf of its thirteen member states ESO operates a suite of the world's most advanced ground-based astronomical telescopes located at the La Silla Paranal Observatory in the Atacama desert in Chile. The ESO Headquarters are situated in Garching near Munich, Germany.
(Career Path V)
Within the User Support Department, the successful candidate will be responsible for the support of Service Mode users of the La Silla Paranal Observatory facilities and s/he is expected to be involved in the design of a science operations plan of the future European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT), currently undergoing Phase B.
The successful candidate will be part of the User Support Department within the Data Management and Operations Division. The main tasks will be responsibility for the support of users of the Very Large Telescope (VLT) or the Very Large Telescope Interferometer (VLTI) or the survey telescope VISTA in the areas of Phase 1 (observing proposal preparation) and Phase 2 (review of observation blocks and observing strategy), as well as for providing support to the Paranal Observatory during programme execution. The successful candidate will support instruments of the VLT, VLTI or of the survey telescopes. As part of the support to Paranal operations, he/she is expected to travel to the Observatory at least once per year. The successful candidate is also expected to contribute to E-ELT science operations planning, which will focus on evolving the paradigm of operations of current ESO facilities to the characteristics of the E-ELT as described in its baseline reference design.
As an astronomer and member of the ESO Science Faculty the successful candidate will be expected and encouraged to conduct astronomical research and participate actively in the scientific life of ESO. Research in areas directed towards using the capacities of VLT and future capabilities of E-ELT or ALMA will be strongly encouraged. We offer a variety of resources for funding scientific research.
Experience
Candidates should have worked in astronomical
research for several years at least at the postdoctoral
level. They should have a good instrumental
background, be familiar with a broad range of
instrumental, data analysis, and observational
techniques and be experienced in the use of current
large observing facilities, either ground- or spacebased.
A working knowledge of the UNIX operating
system is required.
Duty station: Garching near Munich, Germany
Starting date: As soon as possible
Contract and Remuneration:
We offer an attractive
remuneration package including a competitive salary
(tax free), comprehensive pension scheme and
medical, educational and other social benefits, as well
as financial support in relocating your family, the
possibility to place your child(ren) in daycare up to the
age of 3.
This appointment is at the Assistant or Associate
Astronomer level. The initial contract is for a period of
three years with the possibility of a fixed-term or
indefinite extension. Promotion will be based on
scientific as well as functional achievements. The title
User Support Astronomer
or grade may be subject to change according to
qualification and the number of years of experience.
Application: If you are interested in working in areas of frontline technology and in a stimulating international environment, you are invited to apply online at https://yoursite.org. Applications must be completed in English and should include a motivation letter and CV.
The position requires three letters of reference to be sent to vacancy@yoursite.org
(This is not a real job, just a sample for demonstration on EuroBrussels. Do not contact ESO about this position.)