job posting

[John Geary]

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POSITION OPEN:

Calypso High Resolution Telescope
Kitt Peak, Arizona

Observatory Manager/Telescope Operator

Maintain and operate an advanced technology 1.2M high resolution 
telescope. Initial instruments include a 10 arcmin FOV camera with 
four 2K X 2K chips, and a tip-tilt adaptive optics camera.  Position involves
operating the telescope and assisting astronomers during observation periods. 
Network administration and maintenance required. Mostly in-house 
developed control software.  Must accept clear-cut responsibility.  
Attractive compensation commensurate with capabilities and experience.

Candidate should have a degree in astronomy, physics, engineering, or 
computer science and an interest in astronomy. Experience working on 
other telescopes is highly desirable.

A good working knowledge of the UNIX operating system is a must.  
Knowledge in VMS, DOS, Windows 95, and C/C ++ programming useful. 
Basic understanding of electronic circuits and optics also beneficial.  
Some electrical and mechanical maintenance/repair work and optical 
alignment required. Interested candidates should preferably fax or 
e-mail resume to:

              Bruce E. Truax,     Tel:(860) 276-0450
              Project Manager     Fax:(860) 620-9026
              388 Wedgewood Road  email:brucet.pcnet.com
              Southington, CT 06489
                                  
                                  and
                                  
              Edgar O. Smith      Tel: (2l2) 757-6565
              Suite 3502          Fax:(2l2) 750-5l07
              375 Park Avenue     email:edgar at astro.columbia.edu
              New York, NY 10152