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JCMT TELESCOPE SYST. SPEC I,II - ID #192
Joint Astronomy Centre, James Clerk Maxwell Telescope, Mauna Kea, HI. Resp.
for safe and efficient use of observatory, assists scientists, engineers and
technicians unfamiliar with the facility. REQUIRES: BS in Comp. sci.,
physics, astron., engineering/closely related field & 1 year exper. Excel.
comm. & computer skills. 12 hour shifts for periods of 5-6 days. ABle to
work at 14,000 foort elev., pass high alt. physical & oper. standard 4WD
vehicle. Valid Drivers lic. DESIRED: Tech. bkgrd. & exper in oper. of
sci. facilities. Fam. with astronomy and electronics. Inquiries: Graeme
Watt (808) 969-6516. CLOSING 7/31/97. Min. Sal.: $3277/mo
ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Submillimeter
Array, Mauna Kea, Hawaii. Federal Civil Service, GS-856-11. Work as part
of a team constructing and equipping the site. Ability to fabricate and
construct electronic equipment, ability to install and troubleshoot computer
equipment, knowledge of fiber optics cabling, including installation,
splicing, termination, and testing. Interested applicants should forward a
resume to Recruiter 263 at Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, 60 Garden
Street, MS-17, Cambridge, MA, 02138 no later than 11 July 1997.
ASSOCIATE OR FULL ASTRONOMER FOR HALEAKALA; 88668; UH Manoa; full-time;
state-funded, tenure-track; available 12/97. The Institute for Astronomy
(IfA) is seeking a scientist to take a leading role in the scientific
research activities of the Haleakala Observatory. The IfA operates the Lunar
Ranging Experiment (LURE) and the Mees Solar Observatory and will have
access to the 3.7-meter Advanced Electro-Optical System (AEOS) telescope
currently under construction and other telescopes planned on Haleakala such
as the 2-meter University of Tokyo optical/infrared (MAGNUM) telescope.
Areas of scientific interest at the Haleakala Observatory include solar,
solar system, stellar, and extragalactic astronomy, especially in the areas
of optical and
infrared spectroscopy. Other ongoing areas of scientific activities include
space altimetry and geodesy measurements and atmospheric seeing
characterization. Appointment will be made primarily on the basis of
research excellence and degree to which the candidate's interests and
abilities complement or enhance IfA's research and contribute to the
observing facilities available at the Haleakala Observatory. Duties: The
successful candidate is expected to undertake a vigorous observational
research program utilizing research facilities at the Haleakala Observatory
and to represent the IfA's scientific interest in the current and future
facilities at Haleakala Observatory. This will require frequent travel
between O'ahu and Maui and also to the Haleakala Observatory. Additional
duties include providing input to the planning and development of the
Haleakala site, and, if located in Honolulu, participation in the teaching
program. Minimum Qualifications: PhD in astronomy or physics; and at least
four years experience at the Associate level for the Full Astronomer; and at
least four years of experience at the Assistant level for the Associate
Astronomer. Ability to work at the 10,000 foot altitude of the Haleakala
Observatory. Desirable Qualifications: Willingness to be located on Maui.
Technical background in telescope and instrumentation design and operations.
Minimum Annual Salary: Full Astronomer: $62,376; Associate: $51,264. To
apply: Please send a curriculum vitae (including bibliography), a statement
of current research interests, future research plans, and three letters of
reference to Personnel Officer, Institute for Astronomy, 2680 Woodlawn
Drive, Honolulu, HI 96822. Please reference position number 88668. Closing
Date: 09/30. Inquiries: Dr. Alan Tokunaga, Chair of Search Committee (808)
956-6691.
ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE ASTRONOMER; 86224T; UH Manoa; full-time; federally
funded, non-tenure track, annually renewable subject to availability of
funds; to begin 09/97. The Institute for Astronomy (IfA), NASA 3-meter
Infrared Telescope Facility has one support astronomer position. The
incumbent will have access via the TAC review process to all the telescopes
on Mauna Kea on which the University of Hawai'i has guaranteed observing
time. Residence will be at the IfA in Honolulu, and travel to the island of
Hawai'i will be required. Duties: The incumbent will join the IRTF
scientific staff, and contribute to all scientific aspects of operation of
the observatory. The design, commissioning, characterization, and support of
infrared (IR) astronomical instruments and the support of visiting observers
will be the primary service activities.
About 50% time will be available for independent personal research.
Minimum Qualifications: PhD in astronomy or physics; and at least four years
experience at the Assistant level for the Associate Astronomer, which
includes the use, operation, support, or development of astronomical
telescopes and instrumentation; and for the Assistant Astronomer, at least
three years of experience in the use, operation, support, or development of
astronomical telescopes and instrumentation. Ability to work at 4,200 meter
altitude on Mauna Kea, and possession of a valid driver's license. Desirable
Qualifications: Hands-on experience with IR astronomical instrumentation
using modern
detector arrays and data reduction techniques. Experience with large
telescopes and in solar system research. Minimum Annual Salary: Associate
Astronomer: $51,264; Assistant: $40,524. To apply: Please send a curriculum
vitae (including bibliography), a statement of current research interests,
future research plans, and three letters of reference to Dr. Donald N.B.
Hall, Director, Institute for Astronomy, 2680 Woodlawn Drive, Honolulu, HI
96822. Please reference position
number 86224T. Closing Date: 08/15. Inquiries: Dr. Thomas Greene, (808)
956-6527 or greene@ifa.hawaiidot edu.