je.st
news
Operations Support for Science Operations
2014-08-12 12:40:51| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. With over 1500 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of experience and skills, we convey best practice, expertise and innovation in our business. All members of our recruitment team have extensive space experience, so have the insight necessary to support you through the application process. For our activities in ESAC, we are currently seeking an Operations Support for Science Operations. Tasks Assisting users with the preparation of scientific observations and assisting the Project Scientist and the committees with the selection of the best scientific programme to be performed Assisting users with the data products retrieved from missions so that the best science possible can be obtained Preparing long, medium and shortterm mission plans and schedules Interacting with users mainly via helpdesk in the parameter tuning and maintenance of their observational programmes as mission conditions and knowledge evolve, and in the understanding, analysis and interpretation of the science observation data Assisting in the understanding of the missions instruments and their data Producing and maintaining user support documentation and answer helpdesk questions on instrument operations and data products associated with the instruments Organising and participating in data processing workshops and work with users in understanding how to handle science data Organising scientific workshops upon request Monitoring instrument performance. In operating science operations systems and tools, including Scientific mission planning systems Scientific data processing pipelines Participation in calibration activities and acceptance testing of new software Organisation of scientific workshops. Qualifications and Requirements Knowledge of astronomical instrumentation, acquired through astronomical instrument hardware development andor intensive astronomical data reduction exercise Experience and understanding of farinfrared instruments is a distinct advantage Experience in interacting with the scientific community An interest in performing science research with the mission data is considered a plus. Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for the Netherlands or be EU nationals. If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please address them to our recruitment team at space.careersserco.com Position Operations Support for Science Operations Reference RTCSREOOX075 Application closing date 5092014 Start date 15092014 Important Please be aware security clearance may be part of the selection process
Tags: support
science
operations
support operations
Category:Transportation and Logistics