 The Opportunity 
The University of Central Florida (UCF) and the Department of Space and Planetary Radar Division at the Arecibo Observatory (AO) invite applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure earning observatory senior scientist and Planetary Radar Lead position. The successful candidate will be part of the Arecibo Observatory science team and will lead the Planetary Radar department. 

Moreover, it is also expected that the successful candidate will contribute to the Education &amp;
Public Outreach (E&amp;
PO) component of the Arecibo Observatory (AO) facility, supporting the integration of AO with the local and international communities, as well as within UCF. In addition to the aforementioned duties the incumbent is expected to undertake the following tasks:

Mentor and train staff in the Planetary Radar group. 
Drive innovative cutting-edge science across the Planetary Radar team. 
Write proposals for new external funding. 
Work to establish regular communication with the community of users, the scientific community, and the different boards of advisors. 
Work with users to find the best ways to implement and improve their investigations. 
Participate in outreach activities. 
Develop collaborations across multiple external academic institutions and within UCF. 
Write periodical technical performance reports and track group performance metrics. 
Drive performance of the Planetary Radar team by actively increasing the number of publications, proposals, and the number of data users.




Job Requirements: 
Observatory Senior Scientist and Planetary Radar Lead
Job #: R101678
Open Date: 09/09/22
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Annual Salary: Negotiable

Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Physics, Photonics, or a Radar Technology field.
Background in Planetary sciences.


Two (2) years of experience in a similar position.

Preferences:
Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research, a record of scientific publications, and experience in applying for external funding.
Experience leading a technical research team.
Ten years of experience performing research tasks.


Experience working at a radio telescope facility.
Award management experience.
Strong technical background in Planetary Science.
Proficiency in English (Spanish is a plus).

Special Instructions:
This position is funded by contracts and grants and is contingent upon available funding.
Work location is Arecibo Observatory, Puerto Rico.



UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/. In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, and a list with contact information for three (3) professional references.


NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be attached at that time. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.
Questions regarding this search may be directed to:
Juan Oliver, HR Business Partner Arecibo Observatory
University of Central Florida
Juan.Oliver@ucf.edu
Contact number: 787-878-2612 ext. 

214
Arecibo Observatory: www.areciboobservatory.org



Please Note:Applicants MUST apply through www.ucf.edu/jobs . No paper applications, resumes,
cover letters or emails will be accepted or considered for this position. Cover letters, resumes, and other
documents can be attached through the www.ucf.edu/jobs website.


Your assistance with the University of Central Floridas Affirmative Action Plan implementation is
appreciated. The University collects VOLUNTARY declarations of race and gender and uses the
information to compile statistics on recruitment success. If you choose to assist, your demographic
information will be used only for affirmative action.


The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity, equal access, and affirmative action employer.


The Opportunity 
The University of Central Florida (UCF) and the Department of Space and Planetary Radar Division at the Arecibo Observatory (AO) invite applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure earning observatory senior scientist and Planetary Radar Lead position. The successful candidate will be part of the Arecibo Observatory science team and will lead the Planetary Radar department. 

Moreover, it is also expected that the successful candidate will contribute to the Education &
Public Outreach (E&
PO) component of the Arecibo Observatory (AO) facility, supporting the integration of AO with the local and international communities, as well as within UCF. In addition to the aforementioned duties the incumbent is expected to undertake the following tasks:

Mentor and train staff in the Planetary Radar group. 
Drive innovative cutting-edge science across the Planetary Radar team. 
Write proposals for new external funding. 
Work to establish regular communication with the community of users, the scientific community, and the different boards of advisors. 
Work with users to find the best ways to implement and improve their investigations. 
Participate in outreach activities. 
Develop collaborations across multiple external academic institutions and within UCF. 
Write periodical technical performance reports and track group performance metrics. 
Drive performance of the Planetary Radar team by actively increasing the number of publications, proposals, and the number of data users.




Job Requirements: 
Observatory Senior Scientist and Planetary Radar Lead
Job #: R101678
Open Date: 09/09/22
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Annual Salary: Negotiable

Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Physics, Photonics, or a Radar Technology field.
Background in Planetary sciences.


Two (2) years of experience in a similar position.

Preferences:
Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research, a record of scientific publications, and experience in applying for external funding.
Experience leading a technical research team.
Ten years of experience performing research tasks.


Experience working at a radio telescope facility.
Award management experience.
Strong technical background in Planetary Science.
Proficiency in English (Spanish is a plus).

Special Instructions:
This position is funded by contracts and grants and is contingent upon available funding.
Work location is Arecibo Observatory, Puerto Rico.



UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/. In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, and a list with contact information for three (3) professional references.


NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be attached at that time. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.
Questions regarding this search may be directed to:
Juan Oliver, HR Business Partner Arecibo Observatory
University of Central Florida
Juan.Oliver@ucf.edu
Contact number: 787-878-2612 ext. 

214
Arecibo Observatory: www.areciboobservatory.org



Please Note:Applicants MUST apply through www.ucf.edu/jobs . No paper applications, resumes,
cover letters or emails will be accepted or considered for this position. Cover letters, resumes, and other
documents can be attached through the www.ucf.edu/jobs website.


Your assistance with the University of Central Floridas Affirmative Action Plan implementation is
appreciated. The University collects VOLUNTARY declarations of race and gender and uses the
information to compile statistics on recruitment success. If you choose to assist, your demographic
information will be used only for affirmative action.


The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity, equal access, and affirmative action employer.

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