Data Analyst/telescope Operator

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**The opportunity**:
The SKA Observatory (SKAO) is a next-generation radio astronomy facility that will revolutionise our understanding of the Universe and the laws of fundamental physics. Enabled by cutting-edge technology, it promises to have a major impact on society, in science and beyond.

In Australia, the SKAO is collaborating with CSIRO to operate and support the construction of the low frequency telescope (SKA-Low) in remote Western Australia on Wajarri Yamaji Country.

The Traditional Owners and native title holders, the Wajarri Yamaji, have gifted CSIRO with the traditional name Inyarrimanha Ilgari Bundara for the CSIRO Murchison Radio-astronomy Observatory, home to the SKA-Low telescope. The traditional name means ‘sharing sky and stars’ in the Wajarri language.

The SKA-Low Data Analyst/Telescope Operator is fundamental to delivering the broad and ambitious science from one of the world’s largest telescopes.

This role will evolve as the SKA-Low telescope is built:

- During the construction phase this role will be responsible for executing stable commissioning observations in collaboration with the Commissioning Team and the Assembly, Integration and Verification Team. Observing during this phase may take place outside of normal working hours.
- Once construction is complete, the SKA-Low Data Analyst/Telescope Operator will be responsible for the day-to-day observing of the SKA-Low telescope and provide analysis of the initial telescope data for quality assurance and science verification.

**Your duties will include**:

- Conduct, monitor and calibrate astronomical observations and use appropriate computing resources.
- Assist with system checks, maintenance handovers, observation configurations and setups.
- Undertake quality assurance of continuos, frequency-resolved (discrete), and time series radio frequency data obtained from early observations and existing data sets.
- Contribute to the design and documentation of operating procedures for SKAO.
- Support communication between engineering and technical staff and scientific stakeholders.

**Location**: Perth, Western Australia

**Salary**:AU$96,811 - AU$109,527 plus 15.4% superannuation

**Tenure**:Indefinite - Full-Time, Part-Time or Job-Share

**Reference: 100056**

**To be considered you will need**:
**Essential**
- An undergraduate degree or equivalent in science or computing or relevant experience in a similar role.
- Aptitude to control and operate a scientific research facility including familiarity with monitoring, controlling, and scheduling.
- Appreciation of steps required for the acquisition and processing of scientific data.
- Aptitude to contribute to the definition and development of operational procedures, monitoring dashboards and documentation.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- An awareness of equitable practices, including accessibility, to facilitate broad access to the Observatory.

**Desirable**
- Experience in data reduction pipelines and time series data.
- Familiarity with scientific equipment calibration techniques.

CSIRO is an Equal Opportunity employer working hard to recruit world-class talent that represents the diversity across our society. As part of our commitment to equitable employment outcomes for under-represented groups, preference will be given to Indigenous Australian people, women and people with a disability who meet the role criteria.

For Full details about this role, please review the Position Description

**Eligibility**:
**Flexible working arrangements**:
We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.

**Diversity and inclusion**:
We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.

**About CSIRO**:
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**How to apply**:
**Applications close**:
6 JULY 2025, 11:59pm AWST