Hawaii Astronomy Jobs

Non-Regular, Full-Time, Limited Term (up to three (3) years in duration), RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the Institute for Astronomy (IfA), Adaptive Optics group, located in Hilo, Hawai‘i. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable... More Info

Levels Junior, I, II Regular, Full-Time, position with the East Asian Observatory (EAO), located in Hilo, Hawai‘i. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws. Works in the Engineering, Technology, Information Services and... More Info

Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the Institute for Astronomy (IfA), Adaptive Optics group, located in Hilo, Hawai‘i. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws.... More Info

Are you ready to join a dynamic and dedicated team that develops and optimizes Adaptive Optics systems for astronomical science? The W. M. Keck Observatory (WMKO) operates two 10-meter optical/infrared telescopes and an associated suite of advanced instrumentation, including laser guide star adaptive optics facilities. These telescopes have been extremely... More Info

This is the position of Astrophysicist (Observing Assistant) at the Submillimeter Array (SMA) project in the Radio and Geoastronomy Division of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SMA) in Hilo, HI. Comprised of eight relocatable antennas and associated instrumentation, the SMA is an interferometer array for astronomical observations at submillimeter... More Info

Are you ready to join a dynamic and dedicated team that develops and optimizes Adaptive Optics systems for astronomical science? The W. M. Keck Observatory (WMKO) operates two 10-meter optical/infrared telescopes and an associated suite of advanced instrumentation, including laser guide star adaptive optics facilities. These telescopes have been extremely... More Info

Do you have an interest in astronomical instrumentation and adaptive optics systems? W. M. Keck Observatory seeks an Instrument-Optics Technician whose primarily responsibility includes working with adaptive optics systems. In addition, this position will work with lasers, telescopes and other instruments. This position reports to the Instruments and Optics... More Info

This is a temporary position with an anticipated length of 2 ½ years Are you ready to join a dynamic and dedicated team that develops and optimizes Adaptive Optics systems for astronomical science? The W. M. Keck Observatory (WMKO) operates two 10-meter optical/infrared telescopes and an associated suite of advanced instrumentation, including laser guide... More Info

Stargazing volunteers set up and assist the public with VIS telescopes, point out bright stars and constellations, tell stories of Hawaiian and Greek/Roman mythology, inform the public of the hazards of high altitude, and update the public about current events on Mauna Kea. Public presentations are given nightly, 365 nights per year, with space for up to 5... More Info

This is a temporary position with an anticipated, but not guaranteed, end date of March 29, 2019 W. M. Keck Observatory seeks a Night Attendant to support the nighttime operations. Under the supervision of the Night Attendant Supervisor, The Night Attendant (NA) works to maintain safe, secure, productive conditions during night operations of the observatory to... More Info

Are you a skilled supervisor with experience in a scientific or technical operations work environment? Are you ready to join a dynamic and dedicated team who support telescope operations on the summit of Maunakea? If you answered yes, we want to know you. The W. M. Keck Observatory seeks a highly skilled Instruments and Optics Supervisor to supervise and... More Info

Are you a skilled supervisor with experience in a scientific or technical operations work environment? Are you ready to join a dynamic and dedicated team who support telescope operations on the summit of Maunakea? If you answered yes, we want to know you. The W. M. Keck Observatory seeks a highly skilled Telescope Support Supervisor to supervise and... More Info

Daytime VIS Volunteers help with visitor services and maintenance such as cleaning, painting, and trash pickup. 365 days/year with space for 2 volunteers per day. Actual work is from 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., so including transportation from Hilo and meal time, you depart Hilo at 7:00 a..m and return around 5:30... More Info

Cultural Volunteer: At the Visitor Information Station (VIS), teach the general public about Hawaiian culture and Mauna Kea's place in it. Volunteers also speak about Hawaiian star names, mo`olelo, and different Hawaiian sites on Mauna Kea to impart connection and stewardship to visitors to Mauna Kea. May also help with monthly cultural night... More Info

STUDENT ASSISTANT, Office Clerk in the Administrative office of the Maunakea Observatories Support Services in Hilo, HI. Part-time, 12-20 hours week. MKSS is a project of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii. Applicants must meet be currently enrolled as a UH student. Duties include filing, reviewing and matching invoices to purchase orders;... More Info