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_______________ W.M. KECK OBSERVATORY (KECK) Postdoctoral Stellar Interferometry Position The W. M. Keck Observatory operates the world's two largest optical/infrared telescopes located on the summit of Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii. Keck Observatory invites candidates to apply for a post-doctoral position in Stellar Interferometry to study Mira stars and their environments at infrared and radio wavelengths. The tasks for this position include (a) participating in interferometric observations, (b) analyzing interferometric data to map stellar surfaces, (c) interpreting infrared interferometric data in conjunction with VLBA observations. The position is for one year, renewable for a total of 20 months depending on grant funding. Minimum qualifications include completion of a Ph.D. in physics or astronomy and two years of astronomical and technical experience in interferometry. Experience in stellar interferometry and IDL is desirable. Employment is conditional on successful completion of drug tests. Mail or fax resumes, list of publications, salary history, statement of research interest, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to Postdoctoral Stellar Interferometry Position, Keck Observatory, 65-1120 Mamalahoa Highway, Kamuela, HI 96743, Fax (808) 885-4464 or employment@keck.hawaii.edu. Additional information about the W.M. Keck Observatory and the position is available at www.keckobservatory.org. EEO/M/F/D/V OPTICS ENGINEER The W. M. Keck Observatory operates the world's two largest optical/infrared telescopes located on the summit of Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii. The Observatory seeks an Optics Engineer to work at its headquarters in Waimea on the Big Island of Hawaii and on the summit of Mauna Kea. This is a regular full-time position with competitive salary, benefits and relocation allowance. The Optics Engineer participates in telescope optics and scientific instrument engineering and development, and will play a lead role in the evaluation and optimization of the telescope optics performance with the science instruments. In particular, there is now a desire to further reduce the telescope wavefront quality error budget to enhance the performance of the high angular resolution adaptive optics and interferometer facilities. The optics engineer will play a lead role in reducing the terms of this error budget including reducing the error contributions of the individual segments, noise introduced by the active control system, segment phasing, segment stacking, and vibrations. Minimum qualifications include Five years' experience in optical science or engineering with practical experience in optical design, alignment, testing, data analysis and optimization, and a Master of Science level degree in optics, physics, or engineering, or equivalent experience. Desirable qualifications include detailed expertise in: optical and opto-mechanical design, data analysis techniques and software, optical alignment and testing, and optical coatings; demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and to collaborate with a small team and, previous Observatory experience. Employment is conditional on successful completion of drug tests and high altitude physical. Mail or fax cover letter, resume, references, and salary history to: Optics Engineer, Keck Observatory, 65-1120 Mamalahoa Highway, Kamuela, HI 96743, Fax (808) 885-4464 or employment@keck.hawaii.edu. This position will remain open until filled. Additional information about the W.M. Keck Observatory and the position is available at www.keckobservatory.org. EEO/M/F/D/ |
