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Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI) is a nonprofit organization that manages and operates the NRAO under a cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation. The Observatory is a hub for technological and scientific collaboration, operating state-of-the-art radio telescope facilities for use by the international scientific community. The Observatory has been instrumental in the study of black holes, galaxies, and the early universe.\nAt NRAO, we are recruiting a Scientific Data Analyst I, 2-year term appointment.\n\nThe position is located in Green Bank, West Virginia, a beautiful and remote site bordering the Monongahela and George Washington National forests. Located 4 hours from Washington, DC, the Green Bank Observatory offers an academic atmosphere in a rural setting that features a wide variety of activities, from skiing, mountain and road biking, hiking, fishing, and whitewater rafting, all within a tight-knit community.\nThe primary responsibility of the Scientific Data Analyst will be to provide support to observatory systems and observers through a variety of duties, including (but not limited to): providing on-call support for the GBT and possibly other site telescopes, training users to conduct GBT observations, performing technical reviews of GBT observing proposals, aiding in GBT observing documentation, and support for a variety of GBT instruments, observing modes, and observing scripts. In addition, the successful applicant will be acting as project ‘friend’ for numerous outside proposals to use the GBT, a job which involves interacting with outside scientists and astronomers to answer questions about the GBT, assist with observing script preparation and post-observation data analysis, and occasionally actively observing for the project’s principal investigator. Scientific Data Analysts may also have the opportunity to contribute and lead research and development projects.\nThe successful applicant should have a basic understanding of astronomy. Advanced knowledge of astronomy, especially radio and/or millimeter astronomy, and experience with radio telescope observations is desired but not required. Training will be provided for all job duties.\nWhat You Will be Doing:\nResponds to observer questions regarding GBT observing and data reduction\nMaintains a working knowledge of issues, observing, and data reduction techniques for the GBT\nAssists scientific staff with training, software testing, and procedures for user support and/or telescope operations.\nAids in observer facing and internal documentation efforts\nProvide back-up for all (GBT) VLBI script creation and projects\nTechnical reviews for 20-40 GBT proposals annually\nOn-call support for GBT observers\nSupport staff or ‘friend’ for outside proposals to use the GBT: answer questions about the GBT, assist with observing script preparation and post-observation data analysis, and occasionally actively observing for the project’s principal investigator.\nPro-active compliance with Green Bank Observatory and government safety policies and procedures in own work area is expected.\nOther duties as assigned.\n\nWork Environment\nWork is typically performed in an office environment. Will be required to sit for long periods of time and operate a personal computer. Regular on-call and scheduled weekend and night work required.\n\nWho You Are:\n\nEducation\nYou have a bachelor’s degree in Astronomy, Physics or related field.\nYou have one to five years of relevant experience, encompassing the following technical expertise. An advanced astronomy degree may be substituted for years of experience:\nWorking with scientific data products – reducing, plotting, and analyzing data.\nObservational experience with telescopes\nSoftware testing and debugging in support of users and/or telescope operations\nFace-to-face support of users/customers/students and/or mentoring or training of less experienced persons.\nStrong communication skills (written and verbal). \nVery good interpersonal skills. \nAnalytical thinking and able to learn new systems quickly. \nAptitude to take on increased responsibility and the ability to take ownership of a functional area.\nProven ability to complete self-directed assignments. \nAbility to effectively train and/or mentor others.\nAbility to use computers with M/S Windows, MacOS, and Linux operating systems\n\nExperience\nPython software creation or development in another programming language.\nFamiliarity with VLBI techniques\n\nSkills and Competencies\nAttention to detail is critical\nHighly organized\nExcellent communication skills\n\nObservatory employees must be authorized to work in the United States. The Observatory presently cannot sponsor H-1B Visas for this position.\n\nTotal Rewards:\n\nCompensation\nThe starting hourly rate of this position is $27.44-$32.33 per hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include; education, experience, skills, competencies, other qualifications of the successful candidate, as well as internal equity and labor market conditions.\n\nBenefits:\nAssociated Universities, Inc (AUI) offers a comprehensive benefits package addressing the needs of employees and their families with most benefits beginning on the first day of employment, subject to eligibility requirements. AUI provides:\nExcellent paid time off (13 holidays, annual accrual of up to 24 vacation days)\nMedical, dental and vision plans are effective on the first day of employment.\nAUI’s retirement benefit contributes an amount equal to 10 percent of a qualified participant’s base pay with no required employee contribution.\nClick Total Rewards for more information.\n\nApplication Instructions:\n\nSelect the “Apply” button above. Please be prepared to upload your current CV/Resume and a cover letter describing interest and suitability for the position.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer Statement:\n\nAUI is an equal opportunity employer. To view our complete statement, please visit https://public.nrao.edu/careers/. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may submit your request by sending an email to . 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