Resident Astronomer at the Canada-France-Hawai'i Telescope (CFHT)

Applications are invited for the position of Resident Astronomer at the Canada-France-Hawai'i Telescope (CFHT). The full text of the job ad is available here https://cfht.applicantpro.com/jobs/4252860

CFHT is a 3.6 m scientifically competitive telescope located near the summit of Maunakea. CFHT is particularly interested in candidates who have experience in optical or near-infrared high-resolution spectroscopy. The position is supported by the National Research Council of Canada.

Resident Astronomers are assigned daytime QSO coordination duties with occasional nighttime support, with shifts that include occasional weekends and holidays. Minimum requirements are a Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, or astrophysics or equivalent, combined with experience in instrument development, software development, and telescope scientific operations. Candidates without previous post-doctoral experience but showing definitive potential for duties involved in operational issues of CFHT will also be considered.

This position posting will be open until January 22, 2027; we will begin reviewing applications on December 1st, 2026. Our desired start date for the position is no later than July 2027.

Applications must be completed online at https://cfht.applicantpro.com/jobs/ .

Additional details are available here https://cfht.applicantpro.com/jobs/4252860  For more information, contact Dr. Nadine Manset (manset@cfht.hawaii.edu).

CFHT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, CFHT does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.