SKA jobs

As we enter the start of construction, we will be recruiting HQ based staff in Procurement, Finance, Communications, IT, Health & Safety and Engineering roles. We are also starting to recruit for some roles to be based in Australia and South Africa. Some of those roles will be employed through our partners CSIRO and SARAO. Make sure to register on our recruitment website (https://recruitment.skatelescope.org/) to receive alerts.

Project Manager SKA-Mid Digital

The Project Manager SKA-Mid Digital will manage the delivery of the Mid Digitiser/Single Pixel Feed receivers, the Mid Central Signal Processor and Correlator Beamformer, and the Mid Synchronisation and Timing for the SKA-Mid Telescope. Deadline: 22/11/2021

Network Engineer

This role will lead the provision of NetTerrain services within the SKAO and will work closely with and operate in support of the SKAO Network Architect, and other stakeholders. Deadline: 30/11/2021

Operations Scientist

The Operations Scientist will support the planning for the operations of the SKAO and will bring broad operational and scientific experience within the full range of activities required to run a successful radio observatory. Deadline: 26/11/2021

Lead System Engineer

The Lead System Engineer will work on the design, integration, verification and engineering commissioning of the SKAO radio telescopes, providing high level specialist expertise and advice. Deadline: 08/12/2021

Scientist

The Scientist’s role will be to champion and safe guard the scientific capabilities and accomplishments of the SKA Observatory. Deadline: 30/11/2021

AIV Configuration Manager (CSIRO)

The AIV Configuration Manager will implement the Configuration of the accepted products after their hand-over, to develop and maintain the SKA Low Telescope as-built deliverables. Deadline: 21/11/2021

SKA Mid – RFI & EMC Engineer (x2) (SARAO)

The RFI & EMC Engineer (SKA-MID) will play a key role, contributing to the co-ordination and management of RFI & EMC matters within the SKA-MID project. Deadline: 08/12/2021

Partner institute jobs

Research grant: Control Software for SKA and MeerKAT+ Dishes (INAF)

This one year research grant is open to international candidates, and the successful applicant will be based at INAF’s Catania Astrophysical Observatory in southern Italy. Deadline: 22/11/2021