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Our Research & Development department handles the technical facilities to enable astronomical research. Research & Development is making discoveries in Radio Astronomy possible.

You will work with approximately 60 highly trained professionals in Innovation & Systems. You will work on different technical challenges in one of the following competence groups:

Your work focuses on the (further) development of innovative instruments for the current telescopes. Besides your work focuses on the development of new technologies for future research facilities.

In a careful managed process Research & Development develops an idea into a concept.  After this the elaboration of the concept into a prototype or instrument takes place. External parties (e.g. national and international universities and companies) are often invited to collaborate in this process.

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Director of ASTRON

ASTRON is in search of a Director with a clear strategic vision for radio astronomy within the broader astrophysical landscape. The Director has overall scientific, strategic, and operational responsibility for the institute, fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and inspiring work environment. Supported by a dedicated management team, the Director will also represents ASTRON nationally and internationally through the SKA, LOFAR ERIC, JIVE ERIC, and the National Council for Astronomy.

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During my studies, I realised that I wanted to work in radio astronomy. In my second year, I decided to focus on radio astronomy. My professor pointed out to me that ASTRON built a new radio telescope in the middle of Europe.
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