Project Scientist in Radio Astronomy - Supporting Spain’s Scientific Preparation with the SKA

Contract: Full-time, 2–3 years (extension possible), competitive salary aligned with CSIC postdoctoral scales. Start date flexible, with preference for the earliest possible start.

The SKA-Spain coordination team at the Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía (IAA-CSIC), seeks a motivated Project Scientist (postdoctoral level) to play a key role in supporting the Spanish community’s preparation for SKA science and the international SKA Regional Centre Network.

Role:

●  Coordinate and support national SKA-related activities, prepare the community for SKA data, and foster multiwavelength/multimessenger scientific synergies and participation in SKAO activities.

●  Facilitate and support Spanish participation and leadership in Key Science Projects and early science activities.

●  Promote community awareness and readiness, through outreach, training, and engagement activities.

●  Become a reference point for SKA-related project development  and a trusted contact for the Spanish community.

●  Act as liaison with the Spanish SKA Regional Centre (espSRC)—the first SRC prototype to be internationally accredited within the SKA network— by gaining insight into its operation, tools and services, serving as an effective bridge with the community, and helping users maximise its resources to prepare competitive proposals and carry out cutting-edge research.

●  Organise and participate in national and international meetings relevant to national SKA participation.

●  Follow SKA developments and share relevant updates with the community.

●  Support fundraising applications related to SKA science and infrastructure.

The selected candidate will have 50% of their time available to pursue their own scientific research, preferably aligned with SKA-related topics.

Profile:

●  PhD in Astronomy with postdoctoral experience.

●  Extensive expertise in radio interferometry and familiarity with large observatories

• Experience in science communication, project coordination or community engagement.

●  Excellent communication skills (spoken and written), fluency in English.

●  Availability to travel.

More information: 

https://amiga.iaa.csic.es/job-offers/project-scientist-in-radio-astronomy-2025/