We currently have multiple Science Operations positions (x12) open across the three SKAO sites, SKA-Low in Perth, SKA-Mid in Cape Town and at the Global HQ in Manchester (please check the location of the roles in the job description; noting that one SKA-Mid Operations Scientist role is located at HQ). 

Roles are primarily (x10) for SKAO employed Operations Scientists (suitable for, but not limited to, early to mid-career researchers). These roles are broadly responsible for astronomy support to operations, supporting the efficient delivery of the science program, facilitating interaction with the community and include a research component. These opportunities also include Senior roles with team leadership responsibilities and junior roles at SKA-Mid. 

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work, and very much welcome applications from traditionally under-represented groups, including women. As was noted at the IAU GA, we aim to recruit a gender balanced Science Operations team, with an aim of at least 5 of the current round of SKAO recruitments to be women.

Details and more information including how to apply can be found here.

With the exception of junior termed appointments in South Africa, all Operations Scientist roles are indefinite. 

Additionally, we also have two CSIRO employed Operators / Data Analyst roles (suitable for, but not limited to, those just about to complete honours/masters/PhDs). These roles are operations based without research components, which are broadly responsible for day-to-day telescope operations, monitoring of observations, quality assurance, plus some data analysis, and again include senior roles with team leadership responsibilities. 

Details can be found here and here.

Please feel free to contact Shari Breen (shari.breen@skao.int), Jimi Green (jimi.green@skao.int), and/or Sharmila Goedhart (sharmila.goedhart@skao.int) All the roles close on the 13th September.

Cheers,

Shari Breen, Jimi Green and  Sharmila Goedhart

Shari Breen
Head of Science Operations