Contract - Domain specialist in the area of telescope operations

Jodrell Bank Observatory

Cheshire, United Kingdom

Closing Date: 14th February 2014

Description

The Square Kilometre Array is a global project to build a multi-purpose radio telescope that will play a major role in answering key questions in modern astrophysics and cosmology.  It will be one of a small number of cornerstone observatories around the world.

We seek a Domain Specialist in the area of Telescope Operations.  Domain Specialists are staff with extensive experience in a particular field of interest to the SKA.  They may cross work breakdown structure boundaries and advise more than one work package manager. They support the SKA Architect in the generation of the top-level requirements and any re-baselining activities.  Domain Specialists provide engineering performance analysis as well as costing and other information to work package managers.

Requirements

The post-holder will have a relevant degree (or equivalent) in engineering or physical sciences and will be able to demonstrate experience at a high level in both the strategic planning and the day-to-day technical operations of a large science facility.

More information and applications

For more information on the SKA project, this vacancy and how to apply, visit http://www.skatelescope.org. The SKA Organisation offers a competitive salary, a generous company pension scheme, annual bonus and a flexible benefits package.

Andrew Taylor

Human Resources Manager

SKA Organisation (UK Headquarters)

Jodrell Bank Observatory

Lower Withington, Macclesfield,

Cheshire, SK11 9DL, UK

Registered in England & Wales

Company number 07881918

T: +44 (0) 161 306 9604

M: +44 7814 908 725

E-mail: a.taylor@skatelescope.org

http://www.skatelescope.org