With its two 8.4m mirrors on a common mount that can be combined to form an interferometer with an effective aperture of 23m, complemented with adaptive secondary mirrors, the Large Binocular Telescope (LBT) is the largest optical telescope in operation. Providing unprecedented ground-based resolution at near- and mid-infrared wavelengths, the LBT is a forerunner of the Extremely Large Telescopes. With a suite of state of the art instruments nearing completion, the observatory is moving to full operation while adding new capabilities such as ground-layer AO and new AO-fed instrumentation.
The LBT Observatory (LBTO) is headquartered on the Tucson campus of the University of Arizona and the telescope itself is located on Mt Graham (3200m), a 3.5-hour drive from campus.
LBTO is seeking a skilled manager for its Observatory Site Manager, who is the Head of the Mountain Operation Group comprised of around fifteen technical staff and an administrative assistant. The position is based in Safford.
The Observatory Site Manager reports directly to the Director, is a key participant in the management of the observatory, and a member of the Observatory Council.
Major responsibilities will include:
- Managing corrective and preventative maintenance programs for the entire facility
- Implementing upgrades to complex mechanical systems
- Managing the site budget
- Scheduling operations support
- Leading a group of around fifteen technicians and the mountain administrative assistant.
- Working closely at the Observatory Council level with the groups to set goals and objectives for near and far-term planning and scheduling
The successful candidate will have:
- Demonstrated ability to manage team of ~15 staff in an operational, industrial facility
- Five years of experience at a large telescope or at a large industrial facility engaged in scientific research, technology development, or high-tech production
- Excellent decision-making and inter-personal communication with demonstrated calm under pressure and excellent judgement.
- Solid computer skills and experience with management software, MS Office, etc.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering or physical sciences and a familiarity with complex mechanical systems
- Ability to think and work at 10,500-foot altitude
- Valid driver's license with a good record and ability to drive a 4WD vehicle on a mountain road.
Included Benefits:
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for employee and qualified family members; access to campus cultural and recreational activities; state retirement, and more.
More information on the UA Employee Benefits: http://www.hr.arizona.edu/benefits
Resources for UA Prospective Employees: http://employment.arizona.edu/
The LBT Observatory (LBTO) is headquartered on the Tucson campus of the University of Arizona and the telescope itself is located on Mt Graham (3200m), a 3.5-hour drive from campus.
LBTO is seeking a skilled manager for its Observatory Site Manager, who is the Head of the Mountain Operation Group comprised of around fifteen technical staff and an administrative assistant. The position is based in Safford.
The Observatory Site Manager reports directly to the Director, is a key participant in the management of the observatory, and a member of the Observatory Council.
Major responsibilities will include:
- Managing corrective and preventative maintenance programs for the entire facility
- Implementing upgrades to complex mechanical systems
- Managing the site budget
- Scheduling operations support
- Leading a group of around fifteen technicians and the mountain administrative assistant.
- Working closely at the Observatory Council level with the groups to set goals and objectives for near and far-term planning and scheduling
The successful candidate will have:
- Demonstrated ability to manage team of ~15 staff in an operational, industrial facility
- Five years of experience at a large telescope or at a large industrial facility engaged in scientific research, technology development, or high-tech production
- Excellent decision-making and inter-personal communication with demonstrated calm under pressure and excellent judgement.
- Solid computer skills and experience with management software, MS Office, etc.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering or physical sciences and a familiarity with complex mechanical systems
- Ability to think and work at 10,500-foot altitude
- Valid driver's license with a good record and ability to drive a 4WD vehicle on a mountain road.
Included Benefits:
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for employee and qualified family members; access to campus cultural and recreational activities; state retirement, and more.
More information on the UA Employee Benefits: http://www.hr.arizona.edu/benefits
Resources for UA Prospective Employees: http://employment.arizona.edu/
You can search vacant positions at the University of Arizona (and LBTO) by visiting the Human Resources website here: https://uacareers.com/postings/search