Technical Project Manager for BHTOM.space telescope network

The National Centre for Nuclear Research opens the competition for the position of

Technical Project Manager at The Astrophysics Division.

The selected candidate will begin working on an international project funded by the ACME Horizon Europe grant. The project concerns the development and maintenance of the BHTOM.space platform, which is used to manage a global network of astronomical telescopes. The contract is for 2 years.

The BHTOM.space project is an advanced web platform that:

Manages requests for astronomical observations from scientists.

Distributes observation orders to a network of over 100 telescopes (both robotic and manual).

Processes data received from the telescope network (several thousand images per week) and automatically analyzes it.

Enables the automation of telescope functionalities and scientific data analysis through an integrated API.

Working on this project will provide the opportunity to familiarize oneself with the latest astronomical techniques and gain the experience needed for a career in the rapidly growing space sector.

The project is being carried out in collaboration with leading research institutions, including the University of Cambridge, the Institute of Astrophysics in Crete, and the Las Cumbres Observatory in California, USA.

Description of tasks:

• Managing software development in collaboration with a team of IT specialists and astronomers.
• Designing and implementing new features for the system.
• Overseeing data flow and optimizing data processing workflows.
• Supervising software on cloud platforms such as AWS
• Creating and maintaining technical documentation.
• Collaborating closely with international project partners.

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of Python and Django.
• Proficiency in tools like Git, Jira, and Docker.
• Experience working with cloud computing, particularly AWS.
• Ability to design scalable web solutions.
• Fluency in English (daily communication in the project).

An additional asset:

• Experience with large-scale data processing systems is an advantage.
• Familiarity with astronomical data is welcomed but not required.

We offer:

• The chance to work on an innovative, international scientific project.
• Exposure to state-of-the-art technologies used in astrophysics and astronomy.
• Unique experience valuable for a career in the space sector.
• Access to advanced computing infrastructure.
• Business trips to collaborators in Cambridge, Greece, the USA, and other locations worldwide.
• A friendly team of scientists and engineers.
• Partial remote work options.
• Competitive salary and stable employment conditions.

More details: https://www.ncbj.gov.pl/en/praca/technical-project-manager-bp4