Floater Telescope Operator

Aura Astronomy · la serena, región de coquimbo, Chile

Location
la serena
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
July 17, 2026

Job Description

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.

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.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to become part o...

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