The CHARA Array is seeking to hire a new Telescope Operations Specialist!
The successful applicant will operate the CHARA Array, an optical/infrared long-baseline interferometer at Mount Wilson Observatory (www.chara.gsu.edu). The telescope operations specialist controls the telescopes and associated systems of the Array for night-time observation of astronomical objects. The work involves slewing the telescopes, locking the adaptive optics systems, monitoring the dome positions, beam alignment control, delay line control, and monitoring the performance of the beam combiners. It is a unique facility, and prospective applicants will require several weeks of training with CHARA staff. This position requires year-round night-time work in the mountain-top environment of the Mount Wilson Observatory north of Los Angeles, California. The job schedule involves rotating weekend duty, occasional holiday work, and work during emergencies.
Applications received by October 8, 2024 will receive full consideration. For more details on the advertised position, please see the Georgia State University application portal (job reference number 24001282):
https://gsu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=24001282