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Application deadline: 29th Feb 2016
Competitive Salary and Flexible Benefits
Job Title:
SKA Project Scientist
Reference
: PS04
Reports To:
SKA Science Director
Closing Date for applications:
Closing date for receipt of completed applications is
29th Feb 2016.
Submission of applications:
Email to
jobs@
.
See final paragraph for details of
how to apply.
Location:
SKA Organisation,
Jodrell Bank Observatory, Cheshire, UK
Organisation Background
The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) is a global project to build a multi
-
purpose radio telescope
that will play a major role in answering key questions in modern astrophysics and cosmology. It
wi
ll be one of a small number of cornerstone observatories around the world that will provide
astrophysicists and cosmologists with a transformational view of the Universe. The SKA will be
constructed in two distinct phases. Some of the major science goals f
or the first phase, SKA1,
will be to study the history and role of neutral Hydrogen in the Universe from the dark ages to
the present
-
day, and to employ pulsars as probes of fundamental physics.
Since 2008, the global radio astronomy community has been eng
aged in the development of the
SKA as a major part of the ‘Preparatory’ phase of the project. The Preparatory phase ended in
December 2011 and, following a number of major changes, the international SKA project has
now progressed to the ‘Pre
-
Construction’
phase (2012
-
17
) with the establishment of a new legal
entity, the SKA Organisation, on 14 December 2011. Ten governments are now participating in
the project, with others engaged in discussions concerning possible membership. The SKA
Organisation is now he
adquartered in a purpose
-
built building at Jodrell Bank Observatory in
Cheshire, UK.
General Description
The Office of the SKA Organisation (“SKA Office”)
lead
s
the SKA system design and oversee
s
the
detailed design being undertaken within the globally distributed SKA work packages (WPs). To
accomplish this goal the SKA Office is employing highly qualified scientists and engineers,
project managers and system engineers. Work packages for the major
SKA subsystems
(elements) have been contracted to a
number of work package consortia who are responsible
for the management, execution and delivery of the work packages. The technical strategy and
philosophy of the project are strongly based on syst
em engineering principles.
SKA Project Scientist
We are seeking applicants for one Project Scientist position
to add to the current team of
Project Scientist
s
. The Project Scientists report to the SKA Science Director as part of a small,
highly competent Science Team. They form a critical part of the SKA Office team leading the
detailed design of the SKA. They work with system engineers and project managers in
the SKA
Office, and with colleagues in the work
-
package consortia
and the global science community
to
ensure that the
emerging design of the SKA is compatible with achieving the ambitious science
goals of the project.
We particularly encourage applications
from female applicants
,
who are currently
underrepresented on the Science Team.
The Science Team is expected to engage with the global science community and serve as
advocates of the SKA within both the radio astronomy and the broader astronomical communi
ty
and provide a conduit to understand and contribute to the science goals of the SKA. It is
expected that the Project Scientists are active researchers, with an interest in the key science
areas to be explored by the SKA.
Within the SKA Office, the Projec
t Science Team is expected to
:
•
lead the development of the SKA science requirements and play a major role in the
development of the concept of operations,
•
lead the effort to evaluate technical trade
-
offs against the science requirements and
assess the impact on the SKA science case,
•
provide the scientific oversight in the process of translating scientific goals into
technical requirements,
•
engage and work with the SKA Office technical teams to ensure that the SKA will
deliver maximal scie
nce within the boundaries and constraints of the project.
•
Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the post holder’s line manager or
a member of SKA Organisation Senior Management Team.
•
25% of time will be available for research.
Essential
qualifications, experience, and attributes:
•
a PhD or equivalent, in astronomy, physics, or closely related field,
•
significant
research experience at postdoctoral level,
•
experience with large astronomical science projects
,
•
ability to form an effective
interface between science and engineering teams,
•
good
English oral and written
communication skills,
•
demonstrated experience of ability to present SKA
work in international and other
forums,
•
ability to work effectively with SKA
engineers and
scient
ists
from a variety of cultures,
and
•
w
illingness to travel, nationally and internationally, and work outside normal business
hours, including evenings and weekends;
For more information on the SKA project visit
. The SKA
Organisation offers a competitive salary, a generous company pension scheme and
other
benefits
. T
he successful applicant’s workplace will be located at the SKA Office’s new
headquarters in Jodrell Bank Observatory.
How to apply:
Please send a CV
(
inclu
ding your
current remuneration)
and covering letter to
jobs@
, quoting reference PS04
. Applications should include a summary of
scientific accomplishments, project experience, a resume and the names of at least three
professional references.
Closing date f
or receipt of applications is 29
Feb
201
6
.
Equal Opportunities Statement:
SKA Organisation is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. Our aim to is recruit
and retain the most talented individuals, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual
orientation, religion or nationality.
At all stages of the recruit
ment process and beyond, we strive to treat applicants and employees
with a high standard of care, honesty and politeness.
Women have traditionally been under
-
represented in the fields of science and engineering; SKA
Organisation welcomes and encourages
female applicants.
Where applicants with a disability need facilities or adjustments to enable them to participate in
the recruitment process, these will be provided. If you need equipment or adjustments to enable
you to complete your application and/or
attend an interview then please let us know
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