[asac] [almanews] ALMA positions in North American ALMA Science Center (Charlottesville, Virginia, USA)

[John E. Hibbard]

(This is the first of two mailings)

Dear Colleague,

I'd like to draw your attention to the following job opportunities for 
scientists at the North American ALMA Science Center in Charlottesville 
(see also 
http://www.nrao.edu/administration/personnel_office/careers.shtml). Due 
to some unexpected difficulties with the AAS job register these 
positions were not advertised in an optimal way, and this is part of an 
effort to reach a wider audience (note that the closing dates have been 
extended to Jan 31 2008). Please forward to promising colleagues.

Other ALMA jobs are listed at http://www.alma.cl/jobops/.

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ASSISTANT SCIENTIST
REQ NO: CV3463

SUMMARY:  The Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) is 
currently under construction in Northern Chile. ALMA will provide an 
order of magnitude, or more, improvement in observational capabilities 
in the millimeter/submillimeter wavelength band and can provide direct 
observations of many important phenomena, from proto-planetary disks to 
high z galaxies.  The North American ALMA Science Center (NAASC), 
located at the NRAO headquarters in Charlottesville, VA, is the portal 
for scientific and technical support of ALMA users in North America.

To build up the NRAO scientific staff at the NAASC to support ALMA users 
and ALMA, we invite applications for one or more Assistant Scientist 
positions in the NAASC.  The primary responsibility of the successful 
candidates initially is to participate in ALMA Commissioning and Science 
Verification (CSV). These positions include 25% time for independent 
research.  Commissioning of the first ALMA antennas in Chile will 
commence in 2008, in preparation for early science in 2010.  The NAASC 
is looking for candidates with scientific interests that are dependent 
on ALMA and with experience in short wavelength radio astronomy, and who 
can acquire the requisite expertise for long-range user and telescope 
support at the NAASC.

The duty station is Charlottesville, VA. However, the first few years 
will require substantial time spent in Chile (roughly 30% to 50%), 
training and functioning as part of the CSV team. Successful 
participation in CSV activities in Chile places the candidate in a 
strong position to play a leading role in user and telescope support at 
the NAASC once early science begins, and to capitalize on the 
extraordinary scientific capabilities of ALMA.  An active scientific 
research program is highly encouraged in these positions.  The NRAO will 
provide basic research support, such as computing, scientific travel 
(conferences and observing) and page charges.

The initial term of the appointment is 3 years, starting in the spring 
of 2008.  If renewed after the initial term, the positions are expected 
to be long-term, following the NRAO scientific staff policy.  Renewal is 
based on the performance reviews and the availability of funds.  The 
NRAO benefits include vacation accrual, medical insurance, retirement 
benefits, and a moving allowance (see 
http://www.nrao.edu/administration/personnel_office/employeebenefits.pdf).

For exceptional applicants, these appointments may be made at the 
Associate Scientist or Scientist level.
QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates should have a PhD in astronomy, physics, or a 
related field, and should have a strong plan of independent research.

ORGANIZATION:      NAASC

LOCATION:   Charlottesville, Virginia

Applications should include a statement of planned research, a 
description of any software, instrumentation, or telescope commissioning 
experience, a curriculum vitae including a publication list, and the 
names of three scientists who have agreed to provide letters of 
reference upon request. All material should be submitted as a single PDF 
file of the form "LastNameFirstInitial.AssistantScientist.pdf" via email 
to:resumes at nrao.edu. Please reference "Assistant Scientist Position" in 
the subject line. All applications received by January 31, 2008, will be 
given full consideration, but applications will continue to be accepted 
until the positions are filled. Women and minorities are especially 
encouraged to apply.

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