- All telescope-facing science operations for the VLA and VLBA
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- Line management of all VLA and VLBA scientific staff
- Coordination of software requirements and computing resources with the NRAOs Data Management and Software (DMS) Department
- Coordinating with other local division heads to ensure all NM Ops operational activities are managed efficiently
- You have at leastseven years in a related field. and experience directing a staff in the support of scientific or technical research. Relevant experience may include 1) working at an astronomical observatory, 2) a university or, 3) a research lab. Relevant experience includes managing at a level equivalent to that of an Observatory Group Lead and/or university/lab management experience.
- Must work well with a wide range of Observatory staff including scientists, engineers, and technicians, as well as Observatory visitors; must have excellent writing and presentation skills in order to deliver clear and concise written and oral reports; Must demonstrate leadership and planning skills.
- Summary of past research (1 page)
- Future research plan describing specifically synergies with NRAO facilities (2 pages)
- Well qualified candidates who are selected for the screening process will be asked to provide the names and contact information of three individuals familiar with your technical, scientific, and management abilities. Review of applications will begin upon receipt. We are committed to serving our employees and their families with an extensive and competitive compensation and benefits package that supports our employees overall well-being and career growth.
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Science policy support - Socorro, NM, United States - National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Description
National Radio Astronomy ObservatoryThe National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) operates some of the worlds most impactful radio astronomy facilities for use by the international scientific community.
The Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA) and the Jansky Very Large Array (VLA) are operated from the Domenici Science Operations Center on the campus of New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology ( in Socorro, NM, and the Plains of San Agustin in west-central NM.
The NRAO is seeking a leader with experience in management and astronomical observatories to be the Head of the VLA/VLBA Science Support Division.
This Division is responsible for all telescope and user-facing science support for the VLA and VLBA, including supporting the development of new capabilities for those instruments.
The Division Head is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, direction, safety and management of the VLA/VLBA Science Support Division in NRAO New Mexico Operations (NM Ops).
The Division Head develops and administers budgets, policies, procedures and practices to achieve the assigned goals of the Division, and recommends changes to policies and procedures to NM Ops management as needed.
The Division Head is also responsible for charting Divisional programs and for broad supervision of their execution.Scientists have 25% of their time for independent research, and high consideration will be given to applicants whose research utilizes NRAO facilities.
A telework agreement that permits a partial work-from-home arrangement will be considered.The VLA/VLBA Science Support Division Head is responsible for:
Application Instructions:
Please prepare a single PDF document consisting of the following items:
The NRAO strives to attract and retain dedicated, highly qualified, competent, and motivated employees by offering competitive compensation and recognition for performance.
NRAO provides excellent paid time off (13 holidays, annual accrual of up to 24 vacation days and 15 sick days, additional time off for doctor/dentist visits, and 8 weeks of paid parental leave).
Medical, dental and vision plans are effective on the first day of employment.NRAOs retirement benefit contributes an amount equal to 10 percent of a qualified participants base pay with no required employee contribution; we also offer an optional supplemental, tax-deferred plan for employee retirement contributions.
Women, Minorities, Vietnam-Era Veterans, Disabled Veterans, Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. To view our complete statement, please visit If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email to
