Working With Us

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It takes more than just scientists to make the science happen. Data analysts, engineers, project managers, physicists, administrators, purchasing specialists, program managers, machinists, technicians, and many more experts are found at AUI, GBO, and NRAO. All contribute to the mission of discovery and invention. Our employees find a collaborative and supportive environment where employees are often interested and excited by one another’s work. If you want a rewarding career at an organization that continues to contributed to some of the most scientifically impactful discoveries in history, we encourage you to apply.

Five Core Competencies

We are committed to building a healthy and creative work environment. Here at AUI/NRAO/GBO, we value these specific behaviors, skills, and attributes in our employees.

Technical Aptitude and Management
People Management and Leadership
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Accountability
Communication Skills

Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package to eligible staff members. We are committed to serving our employees and their families with a wide-ranging and competitive total rewards package that supports employees and their overall well-being and career growth.

Retirement Savings

10% 401a employer contribution with no matching required. Optional tax deferred 403b (traditional and Roth).*

* = state laws permitting

Health & Wellness Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Medical plan includes Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account.

Training & Development

Employer sponsored professional development. Tuition Assistance for degree programs.

Wellbeing

Confidential Employee Assistance and Health Advocate programs. Annual wellness reimbursement and company wellness initiatives.

Income Replacement Benefits

Employer paid basic life & accidental death insurance equal to one times an employee’s base annual salary. Long-Term disability insurance paid for by employee.

Paid Time Off

Hours accrue toward 15 days of sick leave a year and up to 24 days of vacation a year. Plus additional Doctor/Dentist Visit Leave hours and 13 paid holidays.

Family Benefits

8 weeks of employer paid parental leave

The National Radio Astronomy Observatory is a facility of the U.S. National Science Foundation operated under cooperative agreement by Associated Universities, Inc.
	Founded in 1956, the NRAO provides state-of-the-art radio telescope facilities for use by the international scientific community. NRAO telescopes are open to all astronomers regardless of institutional or national affiliation. Observing time on NRAO telescopes is available on a competitive basis to qualified scientists after evaluation of research proposals on the basis of scientific merit, the capability of the instruments to do the work, and the availability of the telescope during the requested time. NRAO also provides both formal and informal programs in education and public outreach for teachers, students, the general public, and the media.
	The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 "to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense..."
	AUI collaborates with the scientific community and research sponsors to plan, build, and operate cutting-edge facilities. We cultivate excellence, deliver value, enhance education, and engage the public.