Science Regional Centre (SRC) Lead at NRF National Research Foundation
National Research Foundation
- R Undisclosed
- Permanent Management position
- Observatory
- Posted 19 Mar 2024 by National Research Foundation
- Job 2556469 - Ref 589
About the position
Postion Summary:
The primary purpose of this role will be to lead the development and establishment of the SARAO High Performance Compute Facility from concept to commissioning and operations. The facility shall include the South African SKA Regional Centre (SRC), which shall meet national and international requirements of the SKA telescope and respective science, and shall serve as a key research infrastructure platform that enables SARAO to pursue a data intensive and compute infrastructure research mandate. The role will also be responsible for representing SARAO and South African interests in respective SRC related fora and structures.
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Leadership and Management CommunicationInterpersonal skillsFinancial Planning & Reporting GovernanceTeam buildingDecision makingThe NRF website provides more details on the initiatives and activities Applicants should submit a comprehensive CV by registering and apply online through the NRF Recruitment and Selection Portal. Applications should be accompanied by a letter of motivation indicating the applicant·s suitability for the position. The names and contact details of at least three referees should be provided.
Desired Skills:
- Skilled in applied field of position
- Knowledge to be relevant
- Responsible in performing duties
About The Employer:
The National Research Foundation (NRF) supports and promotes research and human capital development through funding, the provision of National Research Facilities and science outreach platforms and programmes to the broader community in all fields of science and technology, including natural sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities. The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) spearheads South Africas activities in the Square Kilometre Array Radio Telescope, commonly known as the SKA, in engineering, science and construction. SARAO is a National Facility managed by the National Research Foundation and incorporates radio astronomy instruments and programmes such as the MeerKAT and KAT-7 telescopes in the Karoo, the Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory (HartRAO) in Gauteng, the African Very Long Baseline Interferometry (AVN) programme in nine African countries as well as the associated human capital development and commercialisation endeavours.