Director of Astronomical Research and Operations
hace 5 días
Job Summary
The UK Research and Innovation is seeking a highly experienced and accomplished Director to lead the Isaac Newton Group of Telescopes (ING) in shaping and facilitating world-class cutting-edge astronomical research, supported by exceptional staff and facilities.
About the Role
The Director of the ING is responsible for managing the staff and operations of ING within budget constraints to optimize readiness and effectiveness for scientific research. Reporting to the Programmes Executive Director of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), the Director must ensure efficient resource utilization, compliance with regulations, and adherence to health and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Recruiting and retaining high-quality staff, particularly in senior roles.
- Fostering an inclusive work environment and supporting professional development.
- Coordinating resources for optimal efficiency, operating within financial limits, and developing an annual budget for ING Board approval.
- Long-term vision development and effective communication with various stakeholders.
- Maintaining relations with the ING users, host communities, Instituto de Astrofisica de Canarias (IAC), and the Comite Cientifico Internacional (CCI) of the Canarian Observatories.
- Maintaining a high profile for ING through national and international public engagement.
Job Description
The ING is located at the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory, housing the William Herschel Telescope (WHT) and the Isaac Newton Telescope (INT). Both telescopes are undergoing enhancements, with the introduction of the cutting-edge multi-fibre spectrograph, WEAVE, for the WHT. WEAVE features high-multiplex MOS as well as a large-area IFU at high spectral resolving power, with MOS survey activities scheduled for late 2024. Simultaneously, the INT is preparing for advancements with the construction of a high-stability echelle spectrograph, expected to achieve first light in 2025. The ING operates under the coordination of the UK (STFC), NWO, and IAC. The collaborative effort ensures shared operation and observing time allocation on ING telescopes. Oversight is provided by the ING Board, comprising scientists and representatives from the funding agencies of the partner countries. The core functions of ING include delivering effective telescope operations, facilitating world-class astronomical research by the astronomical communities of the partner countries, establishing the telescopes as world-class and internationally competitive, and pursuing top-quality astronomical research and training in observational astronomy.
Person Specification
The successful applicant must be an astronomer with a proven track record of achievement in their field, as well as managerial experience in the operation of a research group or research facility, including financial budgeting and control.
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