[ASA] ESO Job Vacancies Jan 2026

[Stuart Ryder (AAL)]

Internal

Dear colleagues,

  On behalf of the European Southern Observatory (ESO) and the Dept of Industry, Science and Resources we would like to bring the following ESO job opportunities to your attention, and that of anyone in your institution who may have the relevant skills and experience.

  Note that ESO now maintains a "Talent Pool" at https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/pJ--CGv0oyCOrL6QLfKfgHBY7j5?domain=eso.impactpool.org. By registering to the pool, applicants allow ESO recruiters to view their profiles, contact them for current and future vacancies, and engage them in opportunities that match their skills and interests.


Position
Deadline
Type of role
Location
Internship: Science Presenter at ESO Supernova<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/X7R-CJyBrGfAkQVDQCGh1HyEXJg?domain=recruitment.eso.org>
31/12/2027
Internship
Garching
Director of Programmes<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/LdXjCK1DvKTMQr6GrS3iZH5uaHe?domain=recruitment.eso.org>
31/01/2026
International Staff Member
Garching
Telescope and Instrument Operator<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/tf-HCL7EwMfw0Y7ZYSmsYHyfdNN?domain=recruitment.eso.org>
25/01/2026
Local Staff Member
Paranal
Instrumentation Alignment and Verification Engineer<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/i36oCMwGxOtkp67A6UQt4H8wsPv?domain=recruitment.eso.org>
19/01/2026
International Staff Member
Garching
Integrated Operations Programme Controller<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/8hT8CNLJyQUPYMzGMT0uKHyo5ik?domain=recruitment.eso.org>
18/01/2026
International Staff Member
Santiago
Astronomer / VLTI Project Scientist<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/xBkpCOMKzVTZD2My2SACZHGCwuU?domain=recruitment.eso.org>
16/01/2026
International Staff Member
Garching
ELT Programme Scientist<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/PF72CP7LAXfNB5Pk5iZFOHxeEUz?domain=recruitment.eso.org>
15/01/2026
International Staff Member
Garching


ESO is the foremost intergovernmental astronomy organisation in Europe and the world's most productive ground-based astronomical observatory. ESO carries out an ambitious programme focused on the design, construction and operation of powerful ground-based observing facilities enabling astronomers to make important scientific discoveries at various sites in Chile, and its headquarters in Garching, Germany. Australia has a 10 year Strategic Partnership enabling it to access ESO telescopes at La Silla Paranal Observatory, including the world-leading 8 metre Very Large Telescope. Australians may also apply for positions with ESO across all its operations on the same basis as member states. Working at ESO gives Australians exposure to sophisticated scientific and engineering skills and helps build formal and informal networks with European astronomers, engineers and colleagues in other big science organisations. Further details are available at ESO's Recruitment Portal<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/rX0MCQnMBZflnNYyNhGHVHG44tv?domain=recruitment.eso.org>.
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Dr. Stuart Ryder
Senior Program Manager (Mon, Wed, Fri)
Astronomy Australia Ltd.
T: +61 (0419) 970834
E: stuart.ryder at astronomyaustralia.org.au<mailto:stuart.ryder at astronomyaustralia.org.au>
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