Date posted: 3 April 2009
Position: #941
The National Solar Observatory (NSO) invites applications for the position of Data Scientist for the Synoptic Optical Long-term Investigations of the Sun (SOLIS) telescope facility in Tucson, AZ. The position will involve collaborative work with the NSO Synoptic Program Scientist and other NSO scientists. Primary responsibilities include providing scientific direction and setting priorities for the data reduction team to ensure excellent data quality and continuity of the synoptic program. The principal focus of appointments to the Scientist track is in the scientific and technical support of the Observatory program, including serving as an interface with the user community.
SOLIS is a suite of instruments located on Kitt Peak, Arizona. The primary instrument of SOLIS is the Vector Spectromagnetograph (VSM), which is regularly producing full-disk vector and longitudinal magnetograms of the Sun at unprecedented sensitivities. The other SOLIS instruments include the Full-Disk Patrol (FDP) camera and the Integrated Sunlight Spectrometer (ISS).
It is preferred that applicants have at least 3 years of experience after receipt of a doctorate in physics, astronomy, or a related discipline. Significant experience in the reduction, analysis, and archiving of large data sets, as well as extensive experience with UNIX and C are desirable. Experience in solar physics, CCD observations, IDL and scripting languages, and supervising scientific programmers, is preferred. The initial appointment is for 3 years and is renewable depending on performance and budgetary support.
The position will be based at the Tucson, AZ site of the NSO co-located with the National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO) on the campus of the University of Arizona. Applications received prior to June 15, 2009 are assured of full consideration; however, the position is open until filled.
To apply, please submit an electronic CV and three professional letters of reference to hrnoao@noao.edu. (In the subject line, please reference Position Title and Job #941, or mail to:
Human Resources Office
NSO & NOAO
(SOLIS Data Scientist, Job #941)
PO Box 26732, Tucson, AZ 85726-6732
NSO is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer.
