[asac] Re: PS Job description

[Al Wootten]

Folks,

The Project Scientist job has now been advertised on the NRAO website:

ALMA PROJECT SCIENTIST
An ESO/NRAO Vacancy

The Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA) is an international astronomy 
facility. ALMA is an equal partnership between Europe and North America, 
in cooperation with the Republic of Chile. It is funded in North America 
by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) in cooperation with the 
National Research Council of Canada (NRC), and in Europe by the European 
Southern Observatory (ESO) and Spain. ALMA construction and operations are 
led on behalf of North America by the National Radio Astronomy Observatory 
(NRAO), which is managed by Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI), and on 
behalf of Europe by ESO. ALMA will be a millimeter-submillimeter wave 
interferometer consisting of an array of 12m diameter antennas located 
on the Chajnantor Altiplano in the Atacama Desert of northern Chile. 
ALMA will be equipped initially with dual-polarization receivers 
covering 4 atmospheric windows: 84 \x{2013} 119 GHz, 211 \x{2013} 
275 GHz, 275 \x{2013} 370 GHz, and 602 \x{2013} 720 GHz. The above 
mentioned parties/partners created the Joint ALMA Office (JAO) which 
is responsible for the overall leadership and management of construction, 
commissioning, and operation of the ALMA Observatory.  In addition the 
National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) will contribute 
additional antennas and receivers to the project.

ESO/NRAO are now seeking applications for an ALMA Project Scientist, 
who will be part of the staff of the JAO. The Project Scientist is 
responsible for ensuring that ALMA is constructed, commissioned and 
operated in such a manner as to meet the scientific requirements  
of the ALMA  Agreement.

Essential duties and responsibilities:
\x{2022}    Defining and maintaining the top-level scientific requirements and scope of the project. 
\x{2022}    Establishing the scientific requirements for the ALMA system, working in conjunction with the IPT Leaders, and their Deputies.
\x{2022}    Together with the European PS, North American PS and Japanese PS leading  the global effort  of the  Science IPT
\x{2022}    Setting scientific requirements for various discipline areas
\x{2022}    Final responsibility of  reviewing and monitoring compliance of all ALMA documents with the scientific requirements
\x{2022}    Responsible for the ALMA commissioning
\x{2022}    Responsible for the ALMA scientific activities in Santiago

The ALMA Project Scientist reports to the ALMA Director.

Education and/or Experience: The ALMA Project Scientist will have a Ph.D. 
in astronomy, astrophysics, or a related field as well as an established 
record of scientific and technical publication.  The ALMA Project Scientist 
must have at least 10 years of prior experience in astronomical observatory 
science operations, with at least five years in a leadership role.  Knowledge 
and experience in radio astronomical interferometry as well as international 
scientific projects is highly desirable. Strong leadership, excellent 
communication skills, and an excellent command of the English language 
are essential.

Duty Station: Santiago de Chile. Frequent travel to the different locations 
where ALMA construction is performed is required.
 
Starting date: As soon as possible.

Contract: The initial contract is for a period of three years with the 
possibility of a fixed-term extension or permanence.

All applications should include the names of five individuals willing to 
serve as professional references for the applicant. Applications should be 
sent to the Personnel Office, at either of the following addresses: ESO, 
Karl-Schwarzschild-Str. 2, Garching, D-85748, Germany; or NRAO, 520 Edgemont 
Road, Charlottesville VA 22903 USA. A Search Committee will begin reviewing 
applications on  March 15, 2005. Applications will be considered until the 
position is filled.

Remuneration: ALMA Key Personnel will be hired as employees of either ESO 
or AUI/NRAO. ESO and AUI/NRAO offer attractive remuneration packages 
including a competitive salary, comprehensive social benefits, and provide 
financial support in relocating families. Furthermore, an expatriation 
allowance as well as some other allowances may be added.