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

[John E. Hibbard]

(This is the second 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 SCIENTST (casa)
REQ NO: CV3682

SUMMARY:  The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) invites 
applications for an astronomer, software engineer, or physicist with 
experience in astronomical data processing to develop data reduction 
software for the Atacama Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) and the 
Expanded Very Large Array (EVLA). The Common Astronomy Software 
Applications (CASA) package is written primarily in C++ under a Python 
wrapper (for more information on CASA, see http://casa.nrao.edu/).

This is an NRAO Scientist position, with 25% of time available to pursue 
independent research.  The position will be based in Charlottesville, 
Virginia, USA, at the North American ALMA Science Center (NAASC).

Activities will include visits to the other NRAO sites, and the ALMA 
site in Chile.  The initial appointment, to begin as soon as possible, 
will be for three years, with the possibility of transitioning to a 
long-term appointment subject to satisfactory performance and 
availability of funds.
A summary of NRAO benefits can be found at 
http://www.nrao.edu/administration/personnel_office/employeebenefits.pdf.

The successful applicant will work within the team developing the CASA 
software package.  This will involve development of the data reduction 
and analysis code base, as well as close interaction with the ALMA and 
EVLA scientific staff, and the astronomical user community. The NAASC is 
currently growing to meet the needs of the community when ALMA early 
science begins in 2010 and beyond. It is a dynamic and academically 
exciting workplace.
QUALIFICATIONS:  To be considered, applicants must have an advanced 
degree in astronomy, computer science, physics, or a related field, and 
experience in software programming and architecture, preferably with 
object-oriented methods in C++/Python C, and Fortran.  A strong 
background in radio interferometry is preferred, and expertise in 
single-dish processing is desirable.

ORGANIZATION:   North American ALMA Science Center (NAASC)

LOCATION:   Charlottesville, Virginia
Applications should include a description of relevant software 
development experience, a statement of planned independent research, a 
curriculum vitae including a publication list if applicable, and the 
names of three references who have agreed to provide letters upon 
request. All materials should be submitted as a single pdf file to 
resumes at nrao.edu with CV3682 in the subject line. Applications received 
by January 31, 2008 will receive full consideration.  NRAO is an Equal 
Opportunity Employer - women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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