Postdoctoral Research Scientist

3 weeks ago


Macclesfield, Cheshire East, United Kingdom SKA Organisation Full time

**About the Role**

The SKA Organisation is seeking a highly skilled Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join our team in the Operations Department. As a key member of our team, you will play a major role in the scientific verification and operation of the world's largest low-frequency radio telescope.

**Key Responsibilities**

  • Contribute to the commissioning and science verification of array releases, including the development and implementation of test plans and procedures.
  • Support the development and continual refinement of the science operational model for the SKA Organisation, including the software needed.
  • Provide user support to the scientific community, ensuring the broadest possible accessibility to SKA observing time and data.
  • Effectively collaborate with SKA Science Operations staff across the three sites; occasional international travel to the SKA Organisation sites may be required.
  • Optionally undertake a programme of personal research, related to the science undertaken at the SKA Organisation, up to 25% of employed hours.

**Requirements**

  • A doctorate in astronomy, physics, engineering, or another closely related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Expertise in astronomy techniques, including in the acquisition, reduction, and analysis of astronomical data.
  • An appreciation and understanding of the radio astronomy science cases motivating the SKA Organisation.
  • Demonstrated aptitude to undertake scientific facility operation, provide user support, and translate the needs of the user to requirements and/or operational policies.
  • Effective written and oral communication skills in English.
  • Ability to successfully lead and manage a small team, promoting diversity and developing an inclusive, high-performing culture, with aptitude to work productively with a diverse team.
  • Experience in commissioning astronomy instrumentation.
  • Wider astronomy experience, such as but not limited to Very Long Baseline Interferometry, beamforming techniques, and/or time domain science (pulsars, fast transients).

**What We Offer**

  • A competitive salary and a generous pension and benefits package.
  • The opportunity to work on a world-class project, contributing to the advancement of radio astronomy and the SKA Organisation's mission.
  • A dynamic and inclusive work environment, with a strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.


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