The CTAO (Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory) will be the world’s largest and most powerful ground-based observatory for gamma-ray astronomy at very-high energies. The Observatory has recently moved into its most exciting phase of development: the construction phase. Teams around the world are working together to make the CTAO reality. And with sites and staff located in Italy, Germany, Spain and Chile, the CTAO Central Organisation, which manages the construction and operation of the Observatory, is at the very centre of these activities.
To strengthen its team at the CTAO-North site in La Palma (Spain), the CTAO is seeking a Commissioning and Operations Scientist to work on the commissioning of the Large-Sized Telescopes (LSTs) until their acceptance by the CTAO, during at least the first two years, and subsequently, on the commissioning of the Medium-Sized Telescopes (MSTs) with the goal of supporting the verification of the entire CTAO-North array. Once all telescopes are in routine operation, the role will become more operations focused.
The Commissioning and Operations Scientist will work closely with the CTAO LST Collaboration and the Central Organisation’s science team. Following the acceptance of the LSTs, the position will be integrated into the CTAO Commissioning Team within the Project Science Office and, at that stage, will report directly to the Project Scientist.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications and Experience:
You will be reporting to: Initially to the CTAO-North Station Manager, later to the Project Scientist.
Workplace: CTAO-North site located at the Observatorio Roque de los Muchachos (ORM) at 2,200 metres a.s.l. and in the CTAO office at sea level on the island of La Palma, located in the Canary Islands, Spain. Occasional travels to the CTAO headquarters in Bologna, Italy, or to the location of in-kind contributor teams may be required.
What we offer: This position is open-term, full-time and is funded for the duration of the CTAO Central Organisation. Participation in scientific conferences is possible. Contractual details and salary are subject to negotiation.
Deadline for applications: 28 June 2026
Apply Here: https://ctao.bamboohr.com/careers/57?source=aWQ9MTU%3D
For more information about the CTAO, visit www.ctao.org. For more information on the advertised position, please contact ctao-hr@cta-observatory.org.
Applications are accepted without distinction on any grounds of gender, race, colour, ethnic or social origin, genetic features, language, religion or belief, political or any other opinion, membership of a national minority, gender identity, property, birth, disability, age or sexual orientation.
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