Local Staff Members

Outline of Terms of Services for Local Staff Members

The European Southern Observatory (ESO) is the foremost intergovernmental astronomy organisation in Europe and the world’s most productive astronomical observatory. ESO operates three unique world-class observing sites in the Atacama Desert region of Chile: La Silla, Paranal and Chajnantor. ESO’s headquarters are located in Garching, near Munich, Germany and its main offices in Chile are in Santiago–Vitacura.

In addition to an exciting career opportunity, ESO offers a comprehensive benefits package, competitive remuneration and the opportunity to work in a multicultural environment, using high technology, while working with interesting and remarkable colleagues.