The Role

This is a unique opportunity for talented and motivated radio astronomers to play major roles in the scientific commissioning of SKA-Mid, the world’s largest mid‑frequency radio telescope.

Appointees will take responsibility for specific technical areas, working under the direction of the Lead Commissioning Scientist, who will act as their functional and line manager.

These roles are based in Cape Town, South Africa.

There will be a requirement for international travel, particularly to the SKAO Headquarters at Jodrell Bank, the SKAO Engineering Operations Centre in Klerefontein, and to the telescope site.

Key Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Duties

• Take responsibility for science commissioning, i.e. planning, execution and analysis of test observations on the array. The group will work closely with the System Science Group based at GHQ (Jodrell Bank), which has oversight of commissioning of both SKA‑...