The Thuringian State Observatory (TLS) is a research institution of the State of Thuringia dedicated to conducting long-term research programs in the fields of astronomy, astrophysics, and space research. The TLS operates the 2-meter Alfred Jensch optical telescope, an international station of the European LOFAR radio telescope, and a solar laboratory, and participates in software development projects and instrumentation projects for telescopes worldwide. The institute is located near the university town of Jena in the Tautenburg Forest.
The Thuringian State Observatory is seeking to fill a position as a research associcate in the Extragalactic and Radio Astronomy Department, with a focus on observational radio astronomy, starting April 1, 2026.
The complete job posting can be viewed here.