Astrophysicist
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
As VERITAS / CTA-SCT Operations Specialist, oversees CTA-SCT commissioning, upgrades, and day-to-day science operations; and assists with VERITAS operations as needed. This includes the following:
Participation in the scientific operation and maintenance of the telescopes, in leading a scientific observing program of measurements of various targets, and in helping others in making such observations. Providing technical direction to optical, electrical, and mechanical technicians. Advising the Project Scientist and Project Office Managers of technical, scientific, and safety ramifications of changes in the technical aspects of the facility, and of changes in schedule. Supporting the organization of work related to the annual summer shutdown and corresponding fall start-up of the facility, and participating in major maintenance / upgrade tasks performed during this shutdown. Participating in the testing, maintenance, repair, and upgrades of the VERITAS and CTA-SCT telescopes, cameras and auxiliary systems. Providing technical assistance to all VERITAS sub-projects and CTA-SCT subsystems; including those involving the telescope structure, drive systems, optics, camera, electronics, and software including data acquisition, reduction, and archiving. Serves as an active member of the VERITAS Project Office, which manages the operation of both the VERITAS-array and the CTA-SCT and develops their associated hardware, programs, and facilities. Attends VERITAS Project Office meetings, and participates in long and short range planning including development of the professional, technical, fiscal, and schedule direction of the VERITAS and CTA-SCT projects. Assists with Project Office reporting and coordination of the schedule and activities of visiting VERITAS and CTA personnel. Maintains, monitors, services, and upgrades CTA-SCT related content management systems, electronic calendars, and logbooks. Assists with public information and outreach programs. Conducts research in the field of very high energy gamma-ray astrophysics using VERITAS and CTA. Maintains knowledge of current results and techniques in particle astrophysics, particularly gamma-ray astronomy, and designs and develops software programs as needed to execute required calculations. Serves as an active member of the VERITAS and CTA scientific collaborations, and makes scientific and technical presentations at Collaboration meetings, supports science-program planning, and develops scientific and technical software for use by Collaboration researchers. Prepares papers documenting research results for publication in scientific journals / proceedings. Participates in technical meetings and conferences to present research results and discuss current work with other scientists and project personnel Ensures the compatibility and adherence to hardware and software specifications of all on-site CTA-SCT computing systems; and maintains familiarity with all software developed for use with CTA-SCT including those for scientific analysis. Maintains a comprehensive set of system, software, and networking documents. Qualification requirements are derived from the Office of Personnel Management's Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on the web at http:
//www.opm.gov/qualifications. Qualification requirements must be met within 30 days after the closing date of announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
As VERITAS / CTA-SCT Operations Specialist, oversees CTA-SCT commissioning, upgrades, and day-to-day science operations; and assists with VERITAS operations as needed. This includes the following:
Participation in the scientific operation and maintenance of the telescopes, in leading a scientific observing program of measurements of various targets, and in helping others in making such observations. Providing technical direction to optical, electrical, and mechanical technicians. Advising the Project Scientist and Project Office Managers of technical, scientific, and safety ramifications of changes in the technical aspects of the facility, and of changes in schedule. Supporting the organization of work related to the annual summer shutdown and corresponding fall start-up of the facility, and participating in major maintenance / upgrade tasks performed during this shutdown. Participating in the testing, maintenance, repair, and upgrades of the VERITAS and CTA-SCT telescopes, cameras and auxiliary systems. Providing technical assistance to all VERITAS sub-projects and CTA-SCT subsystems; including those involving the telescope structure, drive systems, optics, camera, electronics, and software including data acquisition, reduction, and archiving. Serves as an active member of the VERITAS Project Office, which manages the operation of both the VERITAS-array and the CTA-SCT and develops their associated hardware, programs, and facilities. Attends VERITAS Project Office meetings, and participates in long and short range planning including development of the professional, technical, fiscal, and schedule direction of the VERITAS and CTA-SCT projects. Assists with Project Office reporting and coordination of the schedule and activities of visiting VERITAS and CTA personnel. Maintains, monitors, services, and upgrades CTA-SCT related content management systems, electronic calendars, and logbooks. Assists with public information and outreach programs. Conducts research in the field of very high energy gamma-ray astrophysics using VERITAS and CTA. Maintains knowledge of current results and techniques in particle astrophysics, particularly gamma-ray astronomy, and designs and develops software programs as needed to execute required calculations. Serves as an active member of the VERITAS and CTA scientific collaborations, and makes scientific and technical presentations at Collaboration meetings, supports science-program planning, and develops scientific and technical software for use by Collaboration researchers. Prepares papers documenting research results for publication in scientific journals / proceedings. Participates in technical meetings and conferences to present research results and discuss current work with other scientists and project personnel Ensures the compatibility and adherence to hardware and software specifications of all on-site CTA-SCT computing systems; and maintains familiarity with all software developed for use with CTA-SCT including those for scientific analysis. Maintains a comprehensive set of system, software, and networking documents. Qualification requirements are derived from the Office of Personnel Management's Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on the web at http:
//www.opm.gov/qualifications. Qualification requirements must be met within 30 days after the closing date of announcement.
- Department:
1330 Astronomy And Space Science - Salary Range:
$64,694 to $84,100 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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