Observing Specialists - Early Mid Senior Career Stages (La Serena)

Association Of Universities For Research In Astronomy • la serena, Chile

Location la serena, la serena
Job Type Full-time
Posted June 03, 2026

Role Description

Observing Specialist group is a dynamic 15-member team. Observing Specialists work with a variety of systems needed to commission and operate the Observatory, including the 8.4‑m Simonyi Primary Survey Telescope, the 1.2‑m Auxiliary Telescope that supports atmospheric calibration and initial system commissioning, the ComCam – the commissioning camera, the LSSTCam – the main survey science camera, and a variety of control systems and software. Observing Specialists will develop intimate knowledge of the data and technology used in the LSST and work closely with team members across the project. Observing Specialists also contribute to the development and refinement of the Observatory and the data produced.

Career Level Requirements
  • An early‑stage career position requires 2 to 5 years of experience.
  • A mid‑stage career position requires 6 to 10 years of post‑graduate experience.
  • A senior‑stage career position requires 11 or more years of post‑graduat...

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