[obsdoc] Offre d'emploi (2) Resident Astronomers /Observers Hobby-EberlyTelescope McDonald Observatory

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Hello,

Due to an error 2 months in a row at the AAS job registry the HET 
Resident Astronomer positions have not been advertised. I would 
appreciate anything you might be able to do to pass this advertisement 
on to qualified astronomers.
Thank you,

Matthew Shetrone


http://www.as.utexas.edu/mcdonald/jobs/resa3ao.html



Research Engineering / Scientist Associate III 
Two (2) Resident Astronomers /Observers 
Hobby-Eberly Telescope 
McDonald Observatory
Applications are invited for two (2) positions 
as Research Engineering/Scientist Associate III 
(internal title: Resident Astronomer/Observer, 
Recruitment # 000821054209 and #000828074209) 
at the Hobby Eberly Telescope (HET). The HET is 
an innovative 9.2m optical telescope at the 
McDonald Observatory in the Davis Mountains of 
rural West Texas.
The principal responsibilities of the Resident 
Astronomers/Observers at HET will be to conduct 
low-, medium- and high-resolution spectroscopic 
observations on behalf of Principal 
Investigators; monitor and improve the 
performance of scientific instruments; actively 
assist with science instrument commissioning; 
monitor the performance of operational systems; 
assist the technical staff in the improvement 
of telescope performance; and act as advocates 
for scientific excellence. Time for research is 
available and encouraged. Required 
qualifications are a Masters degree in 
astronomy or astrophysics and 4 years 
experience in astronomical observing, or a 
Doctoral degree in astronomy or astrophysics; 
and an understanding of astronomical 
spectroscopic instrumentation, observational 
techniques and basic data reduction software 
and techniques. Preferred qualifications 
include substantial astronomical observing 
experience including 8 - 10m class astronomical 
telescopes, experience with a wide range of 
astronomical imaging and spectroscopic 
instrumentation, and a career commitment to 
astronomical service.
The Resident Astronomers/Observers report to 
the HET Facility Manager. These are funded, 
long-term McDonald Observatory positions and 
require residence in on-site housing. These 
positions will commence immediately upon 
selection of the successful candidates. Salary 
will be commensurate with experience. The HET 
is operated by the McDonald Observatory on 
behalf of the University of Texas at Austin, 
the Pennsylvania State University, Stanford 
University, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität 
München, and Georg-August-Universität 
Göttingen. The Resident Astronomers/Observers 
will be employed by the University of Texas at 
Austin, which offers an excellent benefits 
package.
Applicants should submit a resume, a cover 
letter relating his or her education and 
experience to the needs of these positions, and 
the names of three individuals familiar with 
the applicant's credentials from whom letters 
of reference can be requested, to the address 
below.
HET Resident Astronomer/Observer Positions 
c/o Ms. Vickie Fowler 
McDonald Observatory 
HC 75 Box 1337-MCD 
Fort Davis, TX 79734-5020 
e-mail: vickie@astro.as.utexas.edu
Additional information about the HET and 
McDonald Observatory may be found on the World 

Wide Web at: 

http://www.as.utexas.edu/mcdonald/het/het.html 
http://www.as.utexas.edu/mcdonald/mcdonald.html 

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Matthew Shetrone 
Staff Astronomer 
Hobby-Eberly Telescope 
McDonald Observatory Dome: 915 426 3689 
Mail address: HC 75 Box 1337 L Office: 915 426 4168 
Fort Davis, Tx 79734 Home: 915 426 3663 
Shipping address: HWY 118N Fax: 915 426 3641 
E-mail: shetrone@astro.as.utexas.edu
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Hello,<br>
<br>
Due to an error 2 months in a row at the AAS job registry the HET <br>
Resident Astronomer positions have not been advertised. I would <br>
appreciate anything you might be able to do to pass this advertisement
<br>
on to qualified astronomers.<br>
Thank you,<br>
<br>
Matthew Shetrone<br>
<br>
<br>
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href="http://www.as.utexas.edu/mcdonald/jobs/resa3ao.html"
eudora="autourl">http://www.as.utexas.edu/mcdonald/jobs/resa3ao.html</a><br>
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</font></u><font color="#000000">Research Engineering / Scientist
Associate III <br>
Two (2) Resident Astronomers /Observers <br>
Hobby-Eberly Telescope <br>
McDonald Observatory<br>
Applications are invited for two (2) positions <br>
as Research Engineering/Scientist Associate III <br>
(internal title: Resident Astronomer/Observer, <br>
Recruitment # 000821054209 and #000828074209) <br>
at the Hobby Eberly Telescope (HET). The HET is <br>
an innovative 9.2m optical telescope at the <br>
McDonald Observatory in the Davis Mountains of <br>
rural West Texas.<br>
The principal responsibilities of the Resident <br>
Astronomers/Observers at HET will be to conduct <br>
low-, medium- and high-resolution spectroscopic <br>
observations on behalf of Principal <br>
Investigators; monitor and improve the <br>
performance of scientific instruments; actively <br>
assist with science instrument commissioning; <br>
monitor the performance of operational systems; <br>
assist the technical staff in the improvement <br>
of telescope performance; and act as advocates <br>
for scientific excellence. Time for research is <br>
available and encouraged. Required <br>
qualifications are a Masters degree in <br>
astronomy or astrophysics and 4 years <br>
experience in astronomical observing, or a <br>
Doctoral degree in astronomy or astrophysics; <br>
and an understanding of astronomical <br>
spectroscopic instrumentation, observational <br>
techniques and basic data reduction software <br>
and techniques. Preferred qualifications <br>
include substantial astronomical observing <br>
experience including 8 - 10m class astronomical <br>
telescopes, experience with a wide range of <br>
astronomical imaging and spectroscopic <br>
instrumentation, and a career commitment to <br>
astronomical service.<br>
The Resident Astronomers/Observers report to <br>
the HET Facility Manager. These are funded, <br>
long-term McDonald Observatory positions and <br>
require residence in on-site housing. These <br>
positions will commence immediately upon <br>
selection of the successful candidates. Salary <br>
will be commensurate with experience. The HET <br>
is operated by the McDonald Observatory on <br>
behalf of the University of Texas at Austin, <br>
the Pennsylvania State University, Stanford <br>
University, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität <br>
München, and Georg-August-Universität <br>
Göttingen. The Resident Astronomers/Observers <br>
will be employed by the University of Texas at <br>
Austin, which offers an excellent benefits <br>
package.<br>
Applicants should submit a resume, a cover <br>
letter relating his or her education and <br>
experience to the needs of these positions, and <br>
the names of three individuals familiar with <br>
the applicant's credentials from whom letters <br>
of reference can be requested, to the address <br>
below.<br>
HET Resident Astronomer/Observer Positions <br>
c/o Ms. Vickie Fowler <br>
McDonald Observatory <br>
HC 75 Box 1337-MCD <br>
Fort Davis, TX 79734-5020 <br>
e-mail: vickie@astro.as.utexas.edu<br>
Additional information about the HET and <br>
McDonald Observatory may be found on the World <br>
<br>
Wide Web at: <br>
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Matthew Shetrone <br>
Staff Astronomer <br>
Hobby-Eberly Telescope <br>
McDonald Observatory Dome: 915 426 3689 <br>
Mail address: HC 75 Box 1337 L Office: 915 426 4168 <br>
Fort Davis, Tx 79734 Home: 915 426 3663 <br>
Shipping address: HWY 118N Fax: 915 426 3641 <br>
E-mail: shetrone@astro.as.utexas.edu<br>
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