Assistant Scientist

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Position Description: Position Summary The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is an exciting and prestigious research facility that plays a vital role in the study of the universe. The Observatory operates a variety of radio telescopes that span the globe, including the famous Very Large Array (VLA) in New Mexico, the Green Bank Telescope (GBT) in West Virginia, and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile. These telescopes are among the most advanced in the world, allowing astronomers to explore the universe in unprecedented detail. The Green Bank Observatory is searching for a qualified scientist to join the GBT team in Green Bank, WV. The Green Bank Telescope is a 100-meter telescope that operates from 290 MHz to 116 GHz. As the world’s largest fully steerable single dish telescope, the GBT is used by astronomers from all over the world to carry out a wide range of astronomical research. This position is located at the Green Bank Observatory in Green Bank, WV. What you will be doing: As a staff scientist, approximately 75% of your time will be spent on functional duties, supporting Observatory services for the broad astronomical community. These...