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INSTRUMENT SCIENTIST
Salary
range
A$70,680.48 to A$108,077.84 p.a.
(plus
superannuation contribution and leave loading)
The Anglo-Australian Observatory
(AAO) seeks to appoint a new Instrument
Scientist. This person will participate in the
technical
leadership of instrument technology development and the development of
instrument concepts for future telescope facilities such as the Giant
Magellan
Telescope. They will also participate
within ongoing instrument projects in support of the AAO's
instrumentation
program, which responds to the needs of the user community and the
specific
opportunities afforded by the AAO’s facilities and other
resources. A key part
of the support is to ensure that the AAO maintains its world-leading
reputation
in this field. It is expected that time
will be equally split between ongoing instrumentation development
support and
technology R&D.
The
Anglo-Australian Observatory comprises the 3.9 metre Anglo-Australian
Telescope
(AAT) and the 1.2 metre Schmidt Telescope near Coonabarabran, NSW, and
a
laboratory in Epping (co-located with the headquarters of the Australia
Telescope National Facility) approximately 25km from the centre of
Sydney. It
designs and builds astronomical instruments for its own facilities and
for
telescopes around the world.
The successful candidate will:
·
hold a PhD
in astronomy, instrument science, optics, photonics, physics or related
scientific discipline,
·
have a
proven record of
achievement in research related to the development of astronomical
instrumentation,
·
have a
demonstrated capacity
for supporting a research and development program, and
·
be able
to maintain a research
program of international stature.
The position is
available from March 2009 and report to
the AAO
Head of Instrument Science. The position will be a fixed term
for three
years (indefinite term considered for a senior appointment) subject to
the satisfactory completion of a 6 month probationary
period.
The salary will be in the range A$70,680.48 to A$108,077.84 p.a. plus
employer
superannuation contributions. A fixed relocation allowance plus other
relocation expenses (including airfare to Australia and return on
completion
of the appointment) will also be paid.
In order to
apply, please download the employment information package from www.aao.gov.au/local/www/jobs
and follow its guidelines. Please lodge your application electronically
to jobs@aao.gov.au on or before
the closing
date which is 31st January 2008. Applications should include:
·
Curriculum
vitae, to include
career history, education and qualifications, awards and distinctions.
Give an
overview of any prior experience with instrumentation development
projects.
·
Full
list of publications,
separated into (a) accepted papers in refereed journals (b) conference
proceedings and other publications. Please do not include papers or
preprints
with the application.
·
Brief
outline of current
research interests and any proposed research programs.
·
Contact
details (including
e-mail and phone) of three referees from whom
references may be expected. It is the applicant's responsibility to
arrange for
references to be sent before the closing date.
Further
information about the Instrument Scientist position may be addressed to
Dr Roger
Haynes (Phone: +61 2 9372 4863, email: rh@aao.gov.au).
Applications
close at 4 pm on 31st January 2008 (Please note the deadline has been
extended)
The Anglo-Australian
Observatory is
an Equal Opportunity Employer
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