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# ngVLA - Scientist (Open Rank)

- **Company:** National Radio Astronomy Observatory
- **Location:** Charlottesville, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $138,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Reduction, Integrated Development Environments, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Enterprise Software Applications, Deep Learning
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/fa5e1cf7-efa0-4c7a-b65e-74ea203d3778

## About the Role

* You have a PhD in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics or a related field, and (preferably) at least 3 years of related experience after PhD.
 * Previous experience in radio astronomy data reduction and analysis, software development, and/or commissioning.
 * Established record of independent research.
 * Research expertise in interferometric radio/millimeter/submillimeter astronomy.
 * Proficiency working with a geographically distributed, multi-disciplinary team.

While not required, you may have:

 * Experience with standard radio astronomy data reduction software (e.g., CASA)
 * Experience with observatory capability development and/or observatory operations.
 * Experience with modern machine learning / deep learning techniques and software packages
 * E x perience with high performance or high throughput computing (HPC/HTC)
 * Experience leading a team.

Competency Summary

 * Fluency in the English language.
 * Excellent communication skills including both presentations and writing technical reports.

## Description

* Supporting the development and prototyping of operations processes and workflows.
 * Developing detailed system and subsystem requirements for ngVLA software, including but not limited to the calibration and imaging pipelines and their underlying functionality.
 * Contributing to calibration strategies under development for ngVLA.
 * Carrying out a program of independent astronomical research.

Work Environment

Work is mission driven, team oriented and typically performed in an office setting within a research or development environment.


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