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Position Title:
NKU Observatory Staff - Dr. De Leeā
Position Type:
Temporaryā
About the Role:
This is a temporary staff position working with Dr. De Lee in the Observatory. Please only apply if you have discussed this opportunity with Dr. De Lee.ā
Temporary Staff - This position provides technical support for the NKU Observatory
Primary Responsibilities:
- Maintaining the NKU 14-inch telescope and observatory laptop
- Commissioning the new Photometric Camera for the NKU 14-inch telescope
- Maintaining the Primary Instruments for the NKU 14-inch telescope (Photometric Camera and Spectroscopic System)
- Developing new procedures and techniques for using the NKU 14-inch telescope and its instruments
- Working on upgrades to the current NKU 14-inch telescope and its instruments
Qualifications:
- Must have completed the NKU class AST 310 Observational Techniques with an A
- Be familiar with computer programming especially in Python
- Be able to work well both independently and with direction
- Be able to work with basic hand tools
- Be able to diagnose technical problems and develop solutions
Work Schedule and Pay:
- Up to 20 hours a week between sunset to sunrise
- $11/hour
Required documents: (documents can be uploaded to the same application documents box)
- Cover letter and Resume
Start Date: September 28, 2026
End Date: September 1, 2027
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