Job Advertisement: Closing Date 5th August 2011
European Universe Awareness: EUNAWE Project Manager
A two-year fixed-term position is available at the Armagh Observatory from
2011 September 1 or as soon as possible thereafter. Starting salary in
range 26,062 to 32,657 pounds per annum, depending on experience.
The project requires a high level of independent working; the use of
initiative and accumulated experience, and the exercise of sound judgement.
Candidates must have a degree or equivalent experience in a relevant
subject area; experience in explaining astronomy to schools and/or the
general public; excellent written and oral communication skills; an
understanding of how astronomy and the wider UNAWE programme align with the
national curriculum, especially at primary school level; and good
time/self-management skills. It is desirable that they should also have a
teaching qualification or equivalent experience working with children
and/or teacher training; appropriate IT skills; experience in developing or
supplying educational and/or promotional material for dissemination via the
Internet and other media; and enthusiasm and a strong commitment to
astronomy outreach. He/She will be responsible for all practical
deliverables of the UK element of the EUNAWE programme.
Full details of the position, selection criteria and procedure for applying
are in the application pack available from
http://star.arm.ac.uk/jobs/2011/EUNAWE. For more information, please
contact Professor Mark E. Bailey by e-mail at [log in to unmask] The closing
date is 2011 August 5. Late applications may be considered until the
position is filled.
The Armagh Observatory is an equal opportunities employer.
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