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NSF’s NOIRLab is the preeminent US national center for ground-based, nighttime optical and infrared astronomy. NOIRLab is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) which operates as a matrix organization, providing services across a range of programs: Gemini, Rubin, MSO (CTIO and KPNO), and CSDC; with facilities in three geographic locations: Arizona, Chile and Hawai’i. The mission of NOIRLab is to enable breakthrough discoveries in astrophysics by developing and operating state-of-the-art ground-based observatories and providing data products and services for a diverse and inclusive community.

SOAR is a 4m telescope located on Cerro Pachón. With excellent image quality, it is equipped with several instruments, including optical and near-infrared spectrographs and imagers, and a Ground Layer Adaptive Optics system.

Duties of the position are split approximately 50/50 between research and support of observatory operations, and include:

- General user support for the telescope and its instruments, which may emphasize an instrument or instruments used for the applicant’s research
- Participation in development projects together with other scientists and technical staff
- Observing support for Brazilian users of SOAR, and training for support staff at the Brazilian Laboratório Nacional de Astrofísica (LNA)
- Carrying out a competitive program of independent scientific research using SOAR and other astronomical facilities

The post-doctoral fellow will spend most of their time working at the NOIRLab headquarters in La Serena, but must be able to work occasionally at the telescope, at an altitude of 2800m, and may also work nights at both locations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or other considerations to perform the essential functions.

NOIRLab recognizes the excellence that diversity brings to our research, operations, and community support. We continually seek to broaden participation on our staff and strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. All NOIRLab staff are funded to spend up to 3% of their time on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) activities of their own initiative or as part of existing NOIRLab programs.

Qualified Brazilian astronomers are strongly encouraged to apply.

**Requirements**:

- Recent doctorate in observational astronomy or closely related field
- Experience with acquiring and reducing astronomical data
- Excellent English-language communication skills

**Desirable requirements**:

- Bi-lingual or multi-lingual communication skills (English/Portuguese/Spanish)
- Experience with observatory operations
- Experience with instrumentation development or relevant laboratory experience

**Physical Demands**:
The physical demands 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.

The work is mostly carried out in an office environment. Long periods of sitting and computer usage may be required.
- Salaries for positions hired in Chile meet Chile national market rates and internal scales for AURA._

**To Apply**:
To apply, please submit: (1) a cover letter describing your interest in the position and related experience, including any specific support interests, (2) a curriculum vitae or résumé with a bibliography; and (3) a statement summarizing your most important research contributions and proposed program of research at NOIRLab. Please limit the research statement to 3 pages, and submit all documents as PDF files, named with the following format: Lastname_Docname.pdf (where Docname is CoverLetter, CV or Resume, or Statement). Please also append a list of 3 professional references, with contact information, to your Cover Letter. References will be contacted at a later stage in the recruitment.

The Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) is a consortium of 49 US institutions and 3 international affiliates that operates world-class astronomical observatories for the National Science Foundation and NASA. AURA’s role is to establish, nurture, and promote public observatories and facilities that advance innovative astronomical research. In addition, AURA is deeply committed to public and educational outreach, and to diversity throughout the astronomical and scientific workforce. AURA carries out its role through its astronomical facilities.

**Qualifications**:
Education

**Preferred**
- PHD or better in Astronomy.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other em