Senior Data Analyst

About the position

The Senior Data Analyst/Telescope Operator will be part of the science operations team and will lead a team of 4-5 data
analysts/operators to support SKA-Mid science operations and development activities during the construction phase. The Senior Data
Analyst/Telescope Operator will be responsible for the development of operator procedures and documentation, and for the mentoring
and training of the Data Analyst/Telescope Operators under their supervision. Once construction is complete the team will be responsible
for the day-to-day observing of the Telescope and provide analysis of the initial telescope data for quality assessment and science
verification. Observing during this phase is expected to be 24/7 with the team working shift patterns.

Knowledge:
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Principles of radio astronomy and interferometric calibration
Radio astronomy reduction software
Control and monitoring systems
Scientific computing
Additional Notes:
Skills/Ability/Competencies
Related Skills:
????Knowledge of, or experience using control and monitoring software
????Technical report writing
????Understanding of knowledge management
Extreme Importance (Essential):
????Domain knowledge: Experience in radio astronomy observations and data reduction pipelines
????High level analytical capability: Demonstrated problem-solving ability
????Teamwork and collaboration: Cooperates with others to achieve organisational objectives and may share team resources to do this
????Well-developed verbal and written communication skills in English.
????Documentation: Aptitude to contribute to the definition and development of operational procedures, monitoring dashboards and
documentation. Rigor in maintaining reports and documentation.
????Scientific computing: Understanding of software development and data analysis using Python, C or C++ in Linux environment
????Resource Management/Leadership: Provides leadership that fosters an environment that encourages new ideas and provides support
for the development of emerging skills. Creates trust by displaying consistency, understanding, integrity and patience and plans, seeks,
allocates and monitors resources to achieve outcomes.
????Judgement and Problem Solving: Anticipates and manages problems in ambiguous situations. Develops and selects an appropriate
course of action and provides for contingencies. Evaluates, interprets and integrates complex bodies of information and draws logical
conclusions, synthesises proposals and defends options with reasoned arguments.
????Equity, diversity and inclusivity: An awareness of, and commitment to, equitable practices, including accessibility, to facilitate broad
access to the Observatory
????Must be able to work day/ night shifts on a 24-hours rotational basis, including weekends and public holidays.

Desired Skills:

• Technical Report Writing
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Creativity and Innovation
• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity and Ethics
• Telescope Operator

Desired Work Experience:

• 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree

About The Employer:

- Key Responsibilities:
Manage performance of data analyst/ Telescope operator team
Play a leading role in the designing and documenting of operating procedures for SKAO
Conduct, monitor and calibrate astronomical observations and use appropriate computing resources towards successful operation of the
telescope array
Assume responsibility for quality assurance of data and ensure timeous completion of QA tasks by team
Enable communication between engineering and technical staff and scientific stakeholders.




Key Requirements:
Qualification:
* MSc in physics, astronomy, engineering, computing or related discipline, coupled with 4 years????experience in a technical or scientific
environment; OR
* BSc (Hons) in physics, astronomy, engineering, computing or related discipline, coupled with 5 years????experience in a technical or
scientific environment.; OR
* Undergraduate degree in physics, astronomy or related discipline, coupled with 6 years????experience in a technical or scientific
environment.
Experience:
* MSc in physics, astronomy or related discipline, coupled with 4 years????experience in a technical or scientific environment; OR
* BSc (Hons) in physics, astronomy or related discipline, coupled with 5 years????experience in a technical or scientific environment; OR
* Undergraduate degree in physics, astronomy or related discipline, coupled with 6 years????experience in a technical or scientific
environment.
* Experience in leading a team
* Experience in controlling and operating a scientific research instrument including scheduling
* Experience in developing of operational procedures, monitoring dashboards and documentation
* Data analysis