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Job Advertisement: Closing Date 15th September 2008 Astronomical software support position at ASTRON (the Netherlands) The selected candidate is expected to maintain the software environment for astronomers at ASTRON, and ensure that the most recent astronomical (and related) applications are available to staff and visitors. He/she will be the interface between the astronomy and support groups of ASTRON, JIVE and the ASTRON ICT division. He/she is expected to be familiar with radio astronomical software and Linux operating systems. He/she is also expected to be able to contribute to the development and implementation of new reduction algorithms in existing packages. The selected candidate should have an astronomical background (at least a Masters degree in Astronomy, but ideally a PhD) and have some experience in working in a scientific environment. The candidate is expected to continue or further develop his/her astronomical research (up to 30%) inside the Astronomy Group. The astronomy group is heavily involved in the commissioning of LOFAR, and the Radio Observatory will exploit this facility and provide science support to the full user community. This next generation, low-frequency radio telescope will provide unique data in this relatively unexplored spectral window starting in 2009.The Radio Observatory also operates the Westerbork Synthesis Radio Telescope (WSRT). ASTRON hosts the Joint Institute for VLBI in Europe (JIVE). ASTRON and JIVE staff are engaged in many frontline research areas. The appointment is initially for two years and may be renewed for up to three years. For the full text of this job advert, information about the application procedure and contact information see http://www.astron.nl/astron/jobs/index.htm ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Royal Astronomical Society Job List is provided free-of-charge through the JISC Mail Service. Although every effort is made to ensure accuracy, the RAS cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy or validity, either directly or by implication, of job advertisements or other information posted to this list. For more information about the Royal Astronomical Society visit the website at www.ras.org.uk. Royal Astronomical Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BQ, UK, tel. +44 (0)20 7734 3308, fax. +44 (0)20 7494 0166, www.ras.org.uk