Research Associate, Mcdonald Observatory

McDonald Observatory

Austin, Texas, US
Base: $105,000; bonus/equity: not specified; benef...
Gmtnirs instrument software
Python and other programming languages
Git for collaborative development
This position supports instrumentation software required for the Giant Magellan Telescope Near-Infrared Spectrograph (GMTNIRS), collaborating with the instrument team through Final Design and Development phases

Job Summary

  • This position supports instrumentation software required for the Giant Magellan Telescope Near-Infrared Spectrograph (GMTNIRS), collaborating with the instrument team through Final Design and Development phases.
  • Responsibilities include developing software for instrument control, observing planning, data acquisition, and data reduction, while learning and enforcing Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) facility requirements.
  • Future work involves developing software solutions for observation and data reduction for the IGRINS spectrograph's polarimeter upgrade, expanding on lessons learned from existing projects.

Matching Summary

This position supports instrumentation software required for the Giant Magellan Telescope Near-Infrared Spectrograph (GMTNIRS), collaborating with the instrument team through Final Design and Development phases.

Salary

Base: $105,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • GMTNIRS instrument software
  • Python and other programming languages
  • Git for collaborative development
  • Infrared spectroscopy knowledge
  • Scientific research software development

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring students and engineers
  • High-resolution near-infrared spectroscopy
  • Postdoctoral experience in spectrograph software

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Astronomy or related field
  • Research experience in instrumentation
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Attention to detail, problem-solving, judgment

Work Rights

Not specified

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