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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Dear CEDAR Community, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">My name is James Elliott and I am the Technical Recruiter for SRI International supporting the hiring for our Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico. Please review the job description below and if you are interested
please apply on our careers page at <a href="https://www.sri.com/careers/search-jobs">
https://www.sri.com/careers/search-jobs</a> by typing “637BR” into the “Auto Req ID”. Thank you and I look forward to reviewing your application!
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Title: Director, Arecibo Observatory<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Job Description<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Director of Arecibo Observatory Operations has primary responsibility for the<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">operation and maintenance of the 305-m Arecibo telescope, the Observatory site,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">instrumentation, and facilitation of the scientific programs. This position is located at the Observatory near the city of Arecibo, Puerto Rico. He/She will also manage the primary on-site subcontractors,
UMET and USRA, and be responsible for management of the SRI Observatory staff. He/she will work with the SRI Principal Investigator, USRA and UMET on-site management, to plan and manage the Observatory budget, represent the Observatory in local, national and
international conferences, promote the Observatory scientific program, and seek programmatic support through focused proposals to potential sponsors. Specifically the candidate will:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">• Serve as liaison to local government officials,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">• Offer talks at Universities in order to promote the Observatory and recruit new staff and students,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">• Interact with program managers at Federal agencies<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">• Prepare proposals to fund new instruments and projects<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">• Coordinate a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">• Seek to cut costs and increase the performance and availability for observational time of our main instrument, the 305 meter radio telescope.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Director of Arecibo Observatory Operations is an employee of SRI International, the institution that, together with USRA and UMET, manages the Observatory on behalf of the National Science Foundation.
The Director reports to SRI's Arecibo Principal Investigator. The individual will fully participate in the SRI benefits program.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Requirements<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">An advanced degree in one of the scientific disciplines on site - Astronomy, Space Physics, Atmospheric Science, Radio Science, or related field is preferred. The potential candidate must have had at least
15 years’ experience in managing scientific or engineering research teams, project management experience, knowledge of business and contracting under federal funding requirements, and proven leadership skills. The position requires excellent communication
skills, organization, and personal initiative, ability to work well with clients, Observatory staff and visitors. Experience working for a national research facility is a desirable qualification.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Best regards,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">James Elliott<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Technical Recruiter<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">SRI International<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">P: (650)859-3966<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">F: (650)859-4222<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">www.sri.com/careers<o:p></o:p></p>
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