Instrument Scientist

4 weeks ago

North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia Macquarie University Full time

About the Role

Australian Astronomical Optics at Macquarie University is seeking an outstanding early career academic with an excellent track record in system design and development in astronomical instrumentation. The successful applicant will have a key role in a significant instrument contract recently signed between Macquarie University and the US, as well as working on other innovative instrumentation projects.

The instrument scientist will be involved in the design, development, and delivery of ground-based or space-based optical instruments, including developing scientific and technical requirements, systems modelling, systems engineering, MAIT planning and testing, and instrument installation and commissioning. They will also be expected to take on the technical leadership of one or more projects, working with a project manager and a team of engineers and scientists to ensure successful delivery.

The successful candidate will have access to fully equipped optical laboratories and will be working with a team of highly qualified experts in astronomical instrumentation including optical engineers, mechanical engineers, software engineers, electronics engineers, project managers, and a team of dedicated support staff.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead system design and development on the key instrument contract, as well as on a number of additional instrumentation projects
  • Manage the Implementation, Integration, Verification and Validation (IIVV) plan and activities, and prepare associated review documentation.
  • Carry out research into instrumentation for astronomy or space-based observations, and to participate in the academic functions of the university.
  • Assist AAO-MQ in grant applications where needed to successfully obtain funding

About You

You will have completed a PhD in astronomical instrumentation or in a closely related discipline. You will have deep and broad experience as an Instrument Scientist with excellent skills in managing the IIVV plan and leading the design and development of astronomical instrumentation. You will have a passion and enthusiasm for research and innovation and ensuring that quality outcomes are delivered.

You will be experienced in developing strong cases to obtain successful grant applications and funding in a competitive environment. A strong knowledge in systems engineering practices, as well as experience in optical/infrared astronomical instrumentation and/or adaptive optics systems is essential to the role. You will be an excellent researcher and communicator with a proactive and flexible nature, and you will enjoy working both individually and as part of a larger team.

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