NSF’s NOIRLab, or National Optical-Infrared Astronomy Research Laboratory, unifies all NSF nighttime optical/infrared astronomy facilities under a single operating organization. NOIRLab brings together the Gemini Observatory, the operations of the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, the Kitt Peak National Observatory, the Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory, and the Community Science and Data Center. The mission of NOIRLab is to enable and share breakthrough discoveries in astronomy and astrophysics with state-of-the-art ground-based observatories, data products, and services for a diverse and inclusive community. NOIRLab is a growing matrixed organization with over 500 staff from diverse backgrounds and nationalities from across the world. NOIRLab is primarily funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation, as well as the Department of Energy and NASA.
NOIRLab Documentation Management Group has an opening for a Documentation Specialist to support day-to-day documentation and records management activities.
Documentation Management (DM) is a NOIRLab Management Support Services (MSS) service. DM addresses configuration management processes and the life cycle of NOIRLab management system documents (e.g., processes, procedures, instructions, guidelines, and any management systems documentation applicable NOIRLab-wide).
The candidate will report to the NOIRLab Documentation Manager (DM) within the NOIRLab Management Support Services (MSS).
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The position will remain open until it is filled while all applications received by January 28, 2024 will receive full consideration. To be considered in the first round of reviews, please submit your application in English by Month Day, Year
At NOIRLab we are committed to diversity and inclusion; our managing organization, AURA, as a leader in the astronomical community, develops and supports programs that advance our organizational commitment to diversity, broaden participation, and encourage the advancement of diversity throughout the astronomical scientific workforce. Learn more at http://www.aura-astronomy.org/diversity.asp
AURA offers an excellent benefits package, competitive salary commensurate with experience, and a very attractive work environment.
The Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) is a consortium of over 40 US institutions and three international affiliates that operates world-class astronomical observatories. AURA’s role is to establish, nurture, and promote public observatories and facilities that advance innovative astronomical research. AURA is responsible for managing the operations of the NSF’s NOIRLab, the National Solar Observatory, and the construction of the Vera C. Rubin Observatory and the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope under cooperative agreements with the National Science Foundation and operations of the Space Telescope Science Institute under contracts with NASA. Veterans, disabled individuals or wounded warriors needing assistance with the employment process should request assistance at employment@aura-astronomy.org
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