Floater Telescope Operator

NSF NOIRLab is the preeminent U.S. 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.

About the Role

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. Successful candidates will participate in th...