Opening Date: October 18, 2024 Closing Date: November 8, 2024 Ref: IFAE2024/43_PD_MAGIC SUPPORT TECHNICIAN (ISLA DE PALMA)
About IFAE
The Institut de Física d'Altes Energies (IFAE) is a public consortium of Generalitat de Catalunya, the Autonomous Government of Catalonia, and Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB, a public university) whose main goal is to carry out research and to contribute to the development of high energy physics from a theoretical, experimental and technological point of view.
About the MAGIC project
MAGIC is a system of two Imaging Atmospheric Cherenkov Telescopes for the observation of the universe in the very high energy gamma-ray band (photon energies above 50 GeV). The system has been operating in stereoscopic mode since summer 2009 and is a leading facility in high energy gamma-ray astrophysics.
What will be your role?
The successful candidate will join the team that works at the MAGIC telescope site, at the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory on the island of La Palma (Canary Islands, Spain). Main tasks will include maintenance of the telescopes and their various subsystems, performing scheduled and preventive maintenance on electrical/mechanical systems, diagnosing and repairing device faults, ordering and procuring parts, reading and interpreting diagrams, and providing technical support to team members.
The candidate is expected to have a basic understanding of computer networking, familiarity with Linux and scientific/technical software (e.g., LabVIEW, Autocad, MATLAB), and knowledge of programming languages (e.g., python, Java) is an asset. Maintenance tasks may require accessing the telescope structure, which qualifies as "work at height." The candidate should have no health issues incompatible with this type of work and will participate in problem-solving during nighttime operations.
Required skills and evaluation criteria
Applicants should hold a technical degree in an electronics/electrical and/or mechanical field. Experience with telescopes or detectors for high-energy physics or astrophysics is a plus but is not mandatory. A good command of English (speaking and writing) is required, and knowledge of Spanish is an asset. A valid driving license in Spain is also required.
Offered contract:
Full-time contract (40 hours/week)
Workplace: La Palma Island (Islas Canarias)
"Contrato Indefinido para actividades científico-técnicas" (6-month trial period)
IFAE Professional category: SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
The selected candidate is expected to start the contract as soon as possible.
Application and Selection process:
Applications should be submitted to ****** ; ****** stating the job reference (IFAE2024/43_PD_MAGIC SUPPORT TECHNICIAN (ISLA DE PALMA) as the Subject. Applications must include a CV and contact information of two references. A motivation letter is also encouraged.
A Selection Committee will evaluate the applications. If more than one candidate is equally suitable, online interviews will be arranged.
IFAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
You may contact Abelardo Moralejo (****** ) for any questions related to this job opening.
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