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Rubin Observatory System Performance Postdoctoral Researcher
hace 4 semanas
- Is the main system-level point of contact for all the as-built data.
- Works closely with the Project Scientist, the System Scientist, Subsystem Scientists, and other project personnel on the performance evaluation of the system.
- Is responsible for updating the error budget tree as commissioning evolves.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- All AURA employees are responsible for the proper management and control of all AURA property within their work area, whether assigned to them or someone else. This responsibility includes reporting any known missing, stolen, or non-working property in their work area to their supervisor or the AURA Property Officer.
- Responsible for ensuring compliance with government award terms and conditions assigned to this position or subordinates of this position as defined in the Vela Award Management system.
- PhD in Astronomy, Physics or related fields.
- At least 2-5 years of related experience, including commissioning scientific hardware and/or software systems, preferably those related to astronomy.
- Experience developing and testing/verifying optical systems in the field or laboratory.
- Outstanding analytical skills.
- Working knowledge of Python (main project language) or similar (e.g. C++, Java).
- Strong track record of problem-solving.
- Able to effectively communicate in English and cooperate with others at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to speak and write effectively in English, with experience in the preparation of comprehensive technical reports.
- Ability to work collaboratively with large, globally distributed teams.
- Willingness to travel to the observatory locations as the need arises.
- Must have a valid Driver's License; clean driving record; ability to drive a 4-wheel drive vehicle.
- Knowledge in the use of Zemax, Code V, or similar optical design and analysis tools.
- Experience working with GitHub and associated processes or similar.
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
- The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Must possess sufficient mobility, strength, or dexterity in both arms and hands and both legs to a) reach upward, sideways, downward to work with paper files; b) sufficient mobility and dexterity to utilize computer systems, fax machines, copiers, and other office machines.
- Must possess the ability to read and understand instructions, drawings, safety guides, and other written materials necessary to perform job; sufficient visual capacity to perform the applicable functions without assistance of visual aids other than eye contacts or eye glasses; sufficient spoken aural capacity to hear and understand instructions, warning bells, fire alarms, or shouted instructions without assistance of auditory aids other than a hearing aid; and ability to impart information orally so that others understand and can respond appropriately.
- Work at high elevation summit sites may be required (summit elevations range from 6,800 feet to 14,000 feet).
- For summit positions, consider: 1) Cerro Tololo: Able to climb stairs and work at 2,225 mts altitude; 2) Cerro Pachón: Ability to work at 2,713 meters altitude, sometimes during inclement weather.
- Required to pass medical examination (post offer and potentially at specified intervals while employed, if medically necessary).
- Please submit a cover letter and a CV or resume in English, PDF files preferred. Please name any attachments with the following format: Lastname Docname.
- Application documents that are not uploaded as part of the application may be sent to
- Please enter 3 professional references in your application (references will only be contacted later in the recruitment process).
