Assistant Scientist

Current state: Approved
Department: Scientific
City: Green Bank
State/Province: WV
Country: United States
Contact Person: Ryan Lynch
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: National Radio Astronomy Observatory / Green Bank Observatory
Application Due Date: Monday, May 11 2026

The Green Bank Observatory is searching for a qualified scientist to join the GBT team in Green Bank, WV. The Green Bank Telescope is a 100-meter telescope that operates from 290 MHz to 116 GHz. As the world’s largest fully steerable single dish telescope, the GBT is used by astronomers from all over the world to carry out a wide range of astronomical research.

As a staff scientist, duties and responsibilities may include:
• Maintain an active independent research program which makes significant use of the GBT and other NRAO facilities.
• Provide GBT technical support and GBT user support for the broad astronomical community.
• Contribute to the overall Observatory mission and work within a collaborative environment that promotes motivation, leadership, and team building.
• Assist with and participate in scientific community outreach activities, public outreach, education activities, and broader impact activities.

This position is open to all areas of astronomy, but candidates with experience in radar observations and/or VLBI techniques are especially encouraged to apply.

For further details regarding this position please visit: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/aui/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/1313