Director, Onsala Space Observatory

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Offer Description: Chalmers University of Technology is seeking to recruit an outstanding individual to serve as Director of Onsala Space Observatory (OSO) and lead the Observatory’s continued development as a world-class research infrastructure. About us Chalmers University of Technology strives for academic excellence while addressing the challenges and needs of society and industry. We offer a creative and dynamic environment for research, education, innovation and applied science. Chalmers University of Technology hosts Onsala Space Observatory (OSO), Sweden’s national infrastructure for radio astronomy and space geodesy. OSO has a strong link to the Division of Astronomy and Plasma Physics and its broad astronomy research environment. The observatory is also a key part of Chalmers’ wider research and innovation ecosystem, benefiting from strong synergies with complementary infrastructures, such as Myfab for micro- and nanofabrication, Chalmers e-Commons for research data and computing, and the National Academic Infrastructure for Supercomputing in Sweden (NAISS). OSO supports internationally leading research through advanced facilities and instrumentation in radio astronomy and space geodesy. OSO is also a key partner in major international collaborations, including ALMA, SKAO, EVN, JIV-ERIC and LOFAR ERIC, and is a leading station within the International VLBI Service for Geodesy and Astrometry (IVS). OSO is operated by Chalmers University of Technology with financial support from the Swedish Research Council (VR) and Lantmäteriet (the National Land Survey of Sweden). OSO employs around 50 researchers and research support staff, as part of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. The Role As Director of OSO, you will have a central leadership role with overall responsibility for the strategic, scientific and technical activities of the observatory. The role includes responsibility for staff, operations and budgets, as well as developing the organisation and competencies needed to ensure high-quality operations and strengthen OSO’s long-term scientific development, both nationally and internationally. An important part of the role is to continue to foster an engaging and attractive environment for employees, researchers and collaboration partners, and contribute to Chalmers’ long-term vision and ambition to be a leading technical university in Europe. The Director will represent OSO nationally and internationally, with an ambition to further strengthen its scientific profile, secure long-term funding, and develop strategic partnerships with universities, research infrastructures and other stakeholders. The Director will also play a key role in strengthening and developing OSO’s international collaborations. Working closely with scientific, technical and administrative staff, the Director will lead the continued development of the Observatory’s facilities and research-supporting technologies in radio astronomy and space geodesy. The Director reports to the Head of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Chalmers University of Technology, as well as to the international OSO Steering Committee. We will provide appropriate support to enable the Director to successfully fulfil the responsibilities of the role. Qualifications The successful candidate should have: Academic qualifications at the level of Professor in astronomy, with an internationally recognised scientific track record. A broad understanding of the international landscape in radio astronomy, astrophysics and space geodesy. Experience in leading and developing research infrastructures, research groups and/or laboratories, preferably in an international environment. Experience in managing personnel, budgets and operations in a complex scientific or technical organisation. Experience in developing international collaborations. Experience with advanced observational facilities, large-scale instrumentation or research infrastructures. Personal Characteristics We se Bando dell'ente: Director Onsala Space Observatory 8677 Chalmers University of Technology Sweden Apply Now Role coordinated by: Dr Valia Sakkoula e: [email protected] Sector Research, Technology & Innovation Salary & Benefits Competitive Expiry 17/11/2026 Chalmers University of Technology is seeking to recruit an outstanding individual to serve as Director of Onsala Space Observatory (OSO) and lead the Observatory’s continued development as a world-class research infrastructure. About us Chalmers University of Technology strives for academic excellence while addressing the challenges and needs of society and industry. We offer a creative and dynamic environment for research, education, innovation and applied science. Chalmers University of Technology hosts Onsala Space Observatory (OSO), Sweden’s national infrastructure for radio astronomy and space geodesy. OSO has a strong link to the Division of Astronomy and Plasma Physics and its broad astronomy research environment. The observatory is also a key part of Chalmers’ wider research and innovation ecosystem, benefiting from strong synergies with complementary infrastructures, such as Myfab for micro- and nanofabrication, Chalmers e-Commons for research data and computing, and the National Academic Infrastructure for Supercomputing in Sweden (NAISS). OSO supports internationally leading research through advanced facilities and instrumentation in radio astronomy and space geodesy. OSO is also a key partner in major international collaborations, including ALMA, SKAO, EVN, JIV-ERIC and LOFAR ERIC, and contributes to the International VLBI Service for Geodesy and Astrometry (IVS). OSO is operated by Chalmers University of Technology with financial support from the Swedish Research Council (VR) and Lantmäteriet (the National Land Survey of Sweden). OSO employs around 50 researchers and research support staff, as part of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. The Role As Director of OSO, you will have a

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