Space Technology & Education Pvt Ltd
Website:
space-india.com
Job details:
JobDescription : Observatory Educator
Profile Summary :
SPACE is starting Space Observation and Research Centre (SOAR) at schools in Delhi and NCR. SOAR Centers arestateof theart observatories to impart astronomical experience unlike any other to school students and the community at large. The SOAR Education Officer will be responsible for managing the center as well as planning and delivering the associated educational program.
Key Responsibilities
● Plananddelivertheeducational curriculum for the SOAR.
● Facilitating observations, astrophotography, research and outreach activities.
● Training students in theequipment, observation techniques, astrophotography and research.
● Organizing webcastsand observation during astronomical events.
● PromoteSOARcenteractivities and students work in social media.
● Coordination with theastronomy community to promotecollaboration.
● Maintenanceandupkeep of thetelescopes and related equipment.
● Keepingrecordsand managing photographs clicked by thetelescope.
● Makingandsubmitting reports.
● Representing work doneattheSOAR Centerat different platforms.
● Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in astronomy, astrophysics,Physics or a related field.
● Skills: Strong observational and astrophotography skills.
● Excellentcommunication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, faculty members, school management and other stakeholders.
● Experienceoperating and maintaining telescopes and related equipment.
● Knowledgeof astronomy-related softwareand data analysis tools.
● Strongorganizational and record-keeping skills.
Deliverables at the Job:
The Astronomical Observatory Educator is expected to deliver on the stated responsibilities in a timely and highly effective manner.
Working Conditions:
● The Astronomical Observatory Educator will be required to work evenings and weekends to facilitate observations and astronomy-related events.
● The position may require occasional travel to attend conferences or other events related to astronomy and astrophysics to represent the work done at SOAR Centre.
You will get priority if you have:
● Passion and experience in observational astronomy, astrophotography and astronomy outreach.
● Flair for science communication.
● Teamworking and leadership abilities.
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