Kierownik/Kierowniczka Działu Technicznego

Would you like to help people in developing countries develop practical skills in radio astronomy? Do you want to further your career in one of the UKs leading research-intensive Universities?
We are looking for someone to manage and help deliver the technical training to people in African countries that are part of the world’s next generation radio telescope project, the Square Kilometre Array (SKA, ). The training of 60 students per year will take place at the Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory (HartRAO) in South Africa and the Ghana Radio Astronomy Observatory (GRAO) in Ghana. The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) are also facilitating the provision of two-element training interferometers in each of eight African SKA partner countries that will be used to develop local training in skills in radio astronomy and potential satellite downlink.
Holding a PhD (or have submitted your thesis before taking up the role) in technical radio astronomy, you will have experience of delivering training in topics related to radio astronomy and/or antenna systems. 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year
~ Generous pension scheme plus life assurance – the University contributes 14.Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
~ Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

Post Type:  Part Time
Contract Type:  Fixed Term (31 March 2027 - to complete specific time limited work)
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