The applicant should have experience with systems engineering and oversight of industrial contractors. Experience with telescope design and construction is highly desirable.
Salary is negotiable.
The initial appointment will be for two years with an extension for a longer period based on mutual agreement between the successful applicant and the observatory project. The first task is the completion of a design and cost study on the basis of which a decision to proceed with the construction of the telescope will be made. Cornell University is an equal opportunity employer. The deadline for receipt of applications is July 1, 2001.