SOAR Operations Support Staff

SOAR Operations Support Staff University of North Carolina

• Chapel Hill $30.00
• $34.96 per hour United States, North Carolina, Chapel Hill 104 Airport Dr (Show on map) Jun 10, 2026 Posting Information Posting Information Department Physics and Astronomy
• 319000 Career Area Research Professionals Posting Open Date 06/10/2026 Application Deadline 06/13/2026 Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA) Position Title SOAR Operations Support Staff Position Number 20076851 Vacancy ID S027648 Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Temporary Hours per week 20 Work Schedule Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $30.00
• $34.

96 per hour Proposed Start Date 08/03/2026 Estimated Duration of Appointment 6 months or longer Position Information Be a Tar Heel! A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events. Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit Our primary mission is providing instruction of the highest quality in physics and astronomy to undergraduate and graduate students at UNC-CH. Training in physics is fundamental among the natural sciences because it provides understanding of the forces governing the structure of matter, from subatomic particles to the large-scale structure of the universe. Our departmental instructional mission spans all segments of the student community. Over 60% of all college graduates from UNC-CH have taken a course in our department.

Among them:

undergraduate liberal arts majors who should master the power of quantitative reasoning; undergraduates seeking a degree in another of the natural sciences, who need physics as a foundation for their advanced scientific training; the small number of undergraduates who major in physics, to whom we provide broad and rigorous training. Our graduate education and research advances frontiers of knowledge at the two extremes of space and time, from the very small) the realm of particle physics) to the very large (the realm of astronomy, while expanding the boundaries of knowledge in the many subfields spanning length scales between. Forefront physics and astronomy research requires access to well-equipped laboratories and extensive computing capabilities; it also must be supported by comprehensive and accessible library collections. Again, in research at this advanced level, the bridging aspect of physics provides basic interdisciplinary insight for many other sciences. This instructional mission is supported by a strong managerial, administrative, and technical staff. Duties of these employees range from budget planning and management for the numerous research grants held by faculty in the department to maintaining course and student records. These activities are usually accomplished in a standard 40

• hour week schedule.

Position Summary This position will support remote observations by a diverse group of astronomers who use the SOAR telescope. This will include observations requested through the

SOAR AEON

queue system. The work will require interactions with SOAR operators via remote link, interactions with observers to support their observations and their use of data reduction and analysis software. Responsibilities may also include maintenance and upgrades to the hardware and software, documentation and the development of data reduction pipelines. As part of its obligation to the SOAR telescope, UNC must provide remote observation support for observers who use our telescopes at Cerro Pachon, Chile. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Management Preferences Experience with observations at SOAR telescope or equivalent facility. Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable. Special Instructions Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/320598 Temporary Employment Policies Temporary Employment Policies Posting Contact Information Office of Human Resources Contact Information If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.

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The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.