# University of California Observatories jobs and careers

> 0 open roles at University of California Observatories as of October 24, 2026. Source: https://www.thejobsmap.com/company/university-of-california-observatories

The University of California Observatories (UCO) is a multi-campus research unit. We operate the Lick Observatory, the technical labs at UC Santa Cruz and UCLA, and we are a managing partner of the Keck Observatory in Hawaii. We are the center for the UC participation in the Thirty-Meter Telescope (TMT) project.

## Key facts

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|---|---|
| Open roles | 0 |
| Headquarters | Santa Cruz, CA, United States |
| Employees | 350 |
| Industries | Research |
| Website | https://ucobservatories.org |

## Leadership

- Matthew Shetrone, Deputy Director, UCO
- Crystal Roberts, Associate Director Of Business And Administration, UCO

## Common questions

### Is University of California Observatories hiring right now?

University of California Observatories has no open roles listed as of October 24, 2026. Roles appear here as soon as they are posted on University of California Observatories's careers site.

### Where is University of California Observatories headquartered?

University of California Observatories is headquartered in Santa Cruz, CA, United States.

### Who leads University of California Observatories?

Matthew Shetrone, Deputy Director, UCO, is at the top of University of California Observatories's org chart.

### How do I apply for a job at University of California Observatories?

Pick a role on University of California Observatories's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on University of California Observatories's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.