Support Scientist
The Joint Institute for VLBI in Europe (JIVE) is seeking candidates for fixed-term appointment as Support Scientist to be located at JIVE, Dwingeloo, The Netherlands.
The European VLBI Network (EVN) is an interferometric array of radio telescopes spread throughout Europe, extending into China, South Africa and Puerto Rico, and often observes in conjunction with the e-MERLIN interferometer in the UK and the VLBA in the US. The Joint Institute for VLBI in Europe (JIVE) operates the EVN VLBI correlators, provides front-line support to EVN users, and is actively developing new correlator capabilities to promote scientific exploitation of real-time e-VLBI and wide fields of view. JIVE is located in Dwingeloo, the Netherlands, at the headquarters of ASTRON, which is the host institute. Several Dutch universities are within easy reach, and interaction with other radio-astronomy institutes throughout Europe provides for a vibrant research atmosphere. For further information regarding JIVE and the EVN, refer to www.jive.nl and www.evlbi.org.
We invite applications for the position of JIVE Support Scientist, becoming available in early 2012. This position would spend 50% of time on support duties and 50% on the appointee's own astronomical research. Principal support responsibilities can include:
- assisting EVN users to schedule and analyze VLBI experiments.
- monitoring EVN performance through dedicated test observations.
- overseeing the correlation of experiments: data-quality review, preparation of PI/station feedback, liaison with users, etc.
- maintaining/developing features of the EVN pipeline.
- testing new correlator/network capabilities.
The position requires a Ph.D. in astronomy or other relevant field, and a thorough knowledge of VLBI techniques. Applicants of any nationality are eligible to apply. A good command of written and spoken English is essential.
The appointment is offered for one year in the first instance with the possibility of an extension up to a total of three years. The appointee will be in the formal employ of the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO). The position carries a competitive salary plus an excellent package of secondary benefits, including relocation expenses.
Please send your application to
Ms D. Verweij
Joint Institute for VLBI in Europe
Postbus 2
7990 AA Dwingeloo
The Netherlands
personnel [at] astron [dot] nl
Applications should include a CV and list of publications, together with three letters of reference, which may be sent separately. All application materials should arrive by 15 February 2012, mentioning ref.No JIVE2012/01. Responses are preferred by e-mail. Further information can be obtained from Dr. R.M. Campbell (campbell [at] jive [dot] nl).