Job Advertisement: Closing Date 15th February 2017
HIRAX Project Director
University of KwaZulu-Natal (Durban)
3-YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT
The Hydrogen Intensity and Real-time Analysis experiment (HIRAX;
http://www.acru.ukzn.ac.za/~hirax) is a major radio astronomy telescope
slated for construction in a radio-quiet area in South Africa. It will
detect the effects of dark energy on the distribution of galaxies,
traced by their neutral hydrogen emission. Operating between 400 and
800 MHz, HIRAX will also be a world-leading facility for studies of
radio transients, pulsars, and hydrogen absorbers. HIRAX is led by the
University of KwaZulu-Natal, which seeks to appoint a Project Director
who will play a critical role in its development.
The Project Director will direct the daily operational, construction and
design requirements of HIRAX and the telescope site. The role includes
the procurement of telescope hardware and building links with industry
partners. The Project Director will be responsible for the delivery of
telescope sub-systems as per project timelines, financial and
contractual management of the project, and the coordination of HIRAX
project activities.
Minimum Requirements:
* A Master's degree in Engineering / PhD degree in Physics, Engineering,
Astronomy or a related discipline;
* 3 years experience of high-level participation in a scientific project;
* A broad grasp of scientific project management within a university or
research institution.
Enquiries regarding this post may be directed to Professor Jon Sievers
([log in to unmask]). For details of how to apply, see
http://www.acru.ukzn.ac.za/hirax-project-director
The closing date is 15 February 2017.
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