NKU Observatory - Dr. De Lee

Position Title: NKU Observatory Staff
- Dr. De Lee

Position Type: Temporary

About the Role: This is a temporary staff position working with Dr. De Lee in the Observatory. Please only apply if you have discussed this opportunity with Dr. De Lee. Temporary Staff
- This position provides technical support for theNKU Observatory

• Maintaining the NKU 14-inch telescope and observatorylaptop
• Commissioning the new Photometric Camera for the NKU 14-inchtelescope
• Maintaining the Primary Instruments for the NKU 14-inchtelescope (Photometric Camera and Spectroscopic System)
• Developing new procedures and techniques for using the NKU
  14-inch telescope and its instruments
• Working on upgrades to the current NKU 14-inch telescope andits instruments

• Must have completed the NKU class AST 310 Observational Techniques with an A
• Be familiar with computer programming especially in Python
• Be able to work well both independently and with direction
• Be able to work with basic hand tools
• Be able to diagnose technical problems and develop solutions

• Up to 20 hours a week between sunset to sunrise
• $11/hour

• Cover letter and Resume

Start Date:

September 28, 2026

End Date:
September 1, 2027