Director of SMA Hilo Operations Astrophysicist

Submillimeter Array

Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory

Hilo, Hawaii

Director of SMA Hilo Operations

Astrophysicist, GS-1330-15, $95,390 - $124,010 

Applications are invited for an outstanding astrophysicist to join the Submillimeter Array (SMA) at its Observatory based in Hilo, HI.  The successful candidate will direct the operations of the SMA to ensure that planned scientific observations and engineering tests are carried out efficiently.   In addition, the incumbent will provide administrative, technical, and scientific guidance to Hilo-based SMA staff.  As an internationally-recognized authority in millimeter or submillimeter radio astronomy, the incumbent will also conduct his or her own program of research in submillimeter observational astronomy and support development of enhanced capabilities for the SMA. 

Requirements:

* Mastery of the concepts, principles and practices of astronomy, astrophysics or physics as evidenced by an advanced degree in astrophysics, physics, or engineering and/or comparable experience.

* Extensive knowledge of millimeter and submillimeter wavelength astronomy.

* Knowledge of aperture syntheses and spectroscopy.

* Managerial experience providing guidance, leadership, direction, and oversight to staff.

* Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to function with others in a research environment.

* Knowledge of state-of-the-art astronomical instrumentation

* Scholarly competence necessary to formulate, conduct, and present the results of programs of advanced research. 

For complete information application procedures regarding this position, please visit (JP 28-19) at: http://cfa-www.harvard.edu/hr/postings/ 

The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, and encourages women and minorities to apply.  Applications will be accepted from US Citizens and Non-Citizens as allowed by appropriations and statute.   This is a federal career conditional position with a full benefits package.  Applications must be received by July 30, 2008. 

Employer Information: 

The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO), a member of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics is a research facility of the Smithsonian Institution, located in Cambridge, MA.  SAO is part of what is arguably the largest and most diverse astrophysical institution in the world.  SAO astronomers and astrophysicists conduct basic scientific research relying on observations from ground-based or space-based telescopes, theoretical studies, and/or related laboratory support research.  It has pioneered the development of orbiting observatories and large ground-based telescopes, the application of computers to astrophysical problems, and the integration of laboratory measurements, theoretical astrophysics, and observations across the electromagnetic spectrum.