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Floater Telescope Operator

Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy

La Serena, Coquimbo Region, Chile Full Time June 30, 2026
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Opportunity Description

NSF NOIRLab is the preeminent national center for ground-based nighttime optical and infrared astronomy, dedicated to enabling breakthrough discoveries in astrophysics through the development and operation of state-of-the-art observatories, data products, and scientific services. Operating as a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC), NOIRLab supports multiple programs, including Gemini, Rubin, MSO (CTIO and KPNO), and CSDC, with facilities across Arizona, Chile, and Hawai’i.

We are seeking a Floater Telescope Operator to join the Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory (CTIO) operations team in Chile. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the operation of world-class astronomical facilities, including CTIO, Gemini South, and the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, while supporting cutting-edge scientific research within a collaborative international environment.


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