CTIO offers a wide variety of career opportunities for people with experience in engineering, physics, astronomy, mathematics and many other scientific and professional fields of study. The work environment at CTIO deals with state-of-the-art technology, carries out progressive and forefront scientific research, and is managed in a personable and friendly international environment.

The international staff members and the local staff at CTIO comprise a wide spectrum of professions, from scientists to skilled engineers, technicians and administrative employees. We are looking for people who are interested in solving unusual problems, willing to contribute to challenging projects, and able to direct a project while guiding others to achieve their potential.

We offer some rather unique career opportunities that simply aren't easily found elsewhere. We provide the opportunity to work with some of the most highly trained and talented people in observational astronomy and engineering. CTIO professionals have, in the course of their work, participated in numerous "first-light" events with highly advanced telescopes and built and supported a wide variety of instruments that have allowed a plethora of scientific breakthroughs—always with a focused, public astronomy service interest at the fore.

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Short Time visitors and sabbatical:

Living in Chile while working at CTIO can be a real treat. We invite you here on a sabbatical or a similar scientific excursion. Our staff is made up of individuals from across the spectrum of engineering and astronomy studies and we are always looking for talented people to be part of our community. Sit back, and let us take care of the details. We offer rental cars, housing on our private, cozy and family friendly compound ("Recinto"), a swimming pool, gardners, and private Spanish lessons. Please contact <general email address?> to inquire more.

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by Andrea Kunder