Breakthrough Listen Murriyang (Parkes) Observer

Job title:

Breakthrough Pay attention Murriyang (Parkes) Observer

Firm

College of Oxford

Job description

Breakthrough Pay attention Murriyang (Parkes) Observer
Division of Physics, Denys Wilkinson Constructing, Keble Street, Oxford

Functions are invited for an Observer

This publish is fastened time period for six months with the potential of an extension

The Breakthrough Pay attention (BL) program is in search of to rent two observers to help with a distant observing program on the Murriyang (Parkes; ) radio telescope devoted to looking for clever life past the photo voltaic system. We’re usually allotted three to 4 observing periods (every roughly 10 hours lengthy) per 30 days, with every session requiring an observer be current to watch telescope and information recording well being. The chosen candidates will execute an observing schedule on the telescope whereas monitoring climate circumstances on the observatory, checking calibration standing, and recording/reporting any faults or points encountered (amongst different duties). Observing obligations might be shared between the 2 observers and different members of the BL group. We are going to present full coaching on the best way to function and monitor the Murriyang telescope.

The chosen candidates might also have the chance to make use of Breakthrough Pay attention time on the Parkes telescope for their very own analysis, though this isn’t a requirement.

The applicant ought to ideally be finding out for, or maintain, a PhD in astrophysics or a associated topic, nevertheless we can even take into account purposes from superior undergraduates with related expertise

Please direct enquiries in regards to the position to Joe Vibrant (Joe.shiny@physics.ox.ac.uk)

Solely purposes obtained earlier than noon 3 April 2024 might be thought-about. You’ll be required to add a letter of utility/supporting assertion, CV and particulars of two referees as a part of your on-line utility.
Contact Particular person : HR Crew Emptiness ID : 171487
Contact Cellphone : Closing Date & Time : 03-Apr-2024 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 5 Contact Electronic mail :
Wage (£) : Grade 5: £28,759 – £33,966 every year

Anticipated wage

£28759 – 33966 per 12 months

Location

Oxford

Job date

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:06:45 GMT

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