Observing Specialist I or II Apache Point Observatory (APO) P.O. Box 59 Sunspot, NM 88349-0059 Attention: Bruce Gillespie, Site Manager (gillespi@apo.nmsu.edu, http://www.apo.nmsu.edu/) New Mexico State University is anticipating the recruitment of an Observing Specialist I or II to oversee and conduct observing programs at the APO 3.5-meter telescope. Minimum requirements include a B.S. in astronomy, physics, or related field plus two years experience in the operation of astronomical facilities. The Observing Specialist II position requires a minimum of five years experience, and entails additional supervisory and planning responsibilities. Applicants with advanced degrees will receive full consideration. The position is expected to be filled by May/June 1999. APO is owned and operated by the Astrophysical Research Consortium, of which NMSU is the member institution responsible for observatory operations. Located near Sunspot, NM, the observatory has an operational 3.5-meter telescope, plus the Sloan Digital Sky Survey 2.5-meter and 0.5-meter telescopes which are in the final stages of commissioning. Applicants should have strong technical, mechanical, and engineering skills, with hands-on experience in the operation of telescopes, CCDs, spectrographs, vacuum systems, and cryogenics. Computer skills are mandatory, and an electronics background is desirable as is experience using real-time telescope operations software and data analysis packages. Applicants should have general technical and astronomical experience and knowledge, possess good communication skills, be able to work effectively with astronomers and engineers, exhibit initiative and reliability, and be capable of expanding user documentation. This is a full-time regular position, and entails work mostly at night, with minimal supervision on an extended work week. Submit letter of application and resume (giving the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references). Offer of employment contingent upon funding and eligibility for employment in the U.S. EEO/AA APO APO APO APO APO Apache Point Observatory 3.5m APO APO APO APO APO This is message 342 in the apo35-general archive. You can find APO the archive on http://www.astro.princeton.edu/APO/apo35-general/INDEX.html APO To join/leave the list, send mail to apo35-request@astro.princeton.edu APO To post a message, mail it to apo35-general@astro.princeton.edu APO APO APO APO APO APO APO APO APO APO APO APO APO APO APO APO APO