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Gaia postdocengineer position
2014-02-11 17:36:11| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Ouverture dun contrat ingnieurpostdoc dure dtermine dun an Opening of a one year postdocengineer position GAIA Astromtrie Globale dans lespace pour le 21me sicle, Mission de lAgence Spatiale Europenne ESA Global space astrometry for the 21th century, an ESA mission Institut Utinam, UMR CNRS 6213, Observatoire de Besanon Contexte Le satellite Gaia, Pierre Angulaire par lAgence Spatiale Europenne, a t lance le 19 dcembre 2013 pour 5 ans de mission. La prparation scientifique de la mission est organise depuis fin 2006 par le Consortium DPAC lchelle Europenne. Ce Consortium, auquel appartiennent nos quipes, a dvelopp des algorithmes scientifiques de simulation et de traitement des donnes qui seront obtenues par le satellite. Nous abordons maintenant la prparation la validation scientifique des donnes qui seront produites par le DPAC. Les postes proposs, financs sur un programme europen FP7, concernent cette validation, avec une inflexion sur limplmentation pour le premier poste, et sur la modlisation pour le second. The Gaia satellite, cornerstone of the European Space Agency, has been launched december 19, 2013 for a 5 years mission. The scientific preparation of the mission is organised since 2006 by the DPAC european Consortium, to which our teams contribute. DPAC has been developing algorithms for the simulation and the reduction of the future data from the satellite. We are now preparing the validation of the data produced by DPAC. The opened position, funded on the FP7 program GENIUS, concern the data validation, and its modelisation aspect. Lieu daffectationlocation Observatoire de Besanon, dans un environnement de travail agrable et en collaboration avec des quipes du DPAC, impliquant quelques missions en Europe. Observatoire de Besanon, France, in a pleasant ambiance and environment and in close collaboration with the Gaia teams all around Europe, implying a few travels to various European Gaia DPAC Institutes. Contact address for applications Applications together with a detailed CV and bibliography should be sent to annie at obsbesancon.fr, the review of the applications starting now and until the position is filled. Please indicate in the subject header of the email Application for Gaia CDD position. Description Software analysis and development for the processing of astronomical data Job function scientific and technical studies, specification, conception and development Formation required data analysis techniques preferably in astronomy, software engineering, development in Java or equiv. under Linux, databases, technical english, relational aptitudes The candidate must have either a PhD degree preferably in astrophysics or several years of researchtraining since obtaining a degree that gives access to doctoral studies engineerexperience. Rmunrationwages Following the Ingnieur de recherche de 2me classe CNRS grid, depending on study level and previous experience. Pour plus de renseignementsfor more details, see WP500 section of httpsgaia.am.ub.eduTwikipubGENIUSReferenceDocumentsGENIUSDistribution.pdf or contact annie at obsbesancon.fr frederic.arenou at obspm.fr
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Bella Gaia Performance
2013-06-13 23:26:36| PortlandOnline
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Support to Science Operations Gaia
2013-02-11 17:36:46| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
WHO ARE WE? GMV www.gmv.com is a privately owned technological enterprise group with an international presence employing more than 1.100 staff. Founded in 1984, GMV mainly operates in eight large sectors for both public and private organizations Aeronautics, Space, Defense, Health, Security, Transportation, Telecommunications and Information Technologies. GMV currently runs eight work centers in Spain Tres Cantos Madrid headquarters, Boecillo Valladolid, Seville, Barcelona, Valencia, Tenerife, Len, Zaragoza and also work centers in Lisbon Portugal, Rockville Maryland, USA, Darmstadt Germany, Warsaw Poland, Bucharest Romania, Malaysia, Toulouse France and New Delhi India. We recruit and hire excellent engineers, and encourage innovation, technical excellence and continuing education. Our engineers regularly present papers at technical conferences, continue their education more than 85 have a masters degree, and we reinvest more than 12 of budget in IRD projects. This striving for excellence, innovation and flexibility is a major part of our culture. We provide very competitive compensation, attractive benefits, and a great work environment with lots of opportunities for professional growth. JOB DESCRIPTION Gaia is a major astrophysics mission within the ESA science programme. A large and active scientific community is deeply involved in the preparatory tasks for the mission, in particular for the data processing and analysis tasks. These tasks are the responsibility of the scientific community, organized under the umbrella of the Data Processing and Analysis Consortium DPAC. This consortium consists of more than 400 active scientists and engineers making significant contributions to the preparations for the ultimate product of the Gaia mission the Gaia catalogue. The Project Scientist is responsible for all scientific aspects of the mission. A small team of scientists assists him in this task. One aspect is the support of DPAC activities through the provision of essential information services, ensuring access to ESA provided resources, maintaining a current and archive document system, and ensuring effective information flow between all parties involved. This support will be the primary concern of the candidate. The candidate will be a member of the Gaia Project Scientists Support Team based in RSSD at ESTEC. The role of the team is to support and advise the Gaia project team, the Gaia Science Operation Centre team at ESAC and the Data Processing andAnalysis Consortium DPAC on all scientific aspects of the mission. Within the team the candidate will be expected to support the daytoday activities of the SOC and DPAC by acting as Information Manager within the team, ensuring access for SOCDPAC to the resources provided by the Project Scientist, supporting activities in the domain of outreach to the Gaia scientific community within the boundaries established by the existing ESA infrastructure. Responsibilities Duties Tasks Maintain and develop the web pages and associated tools used by the Gaia scientific community for the organization and coordination of scientific development activities Maintain the scientific documentation database for Gaia, and facilitate and promote its use within the Gaia scientific collaboration Support internal and external scientific meetings, workshops, and conferences related to Gaia Provide appropriate projectrelated information to the external scientific community, as requested, and with the approval of the Gaia Project Scientist Support the interface between the Project Scientist and the ESA communication bodies Qualifications Masters degree or equivalent in space science, or closely related scientific or engineering field. Required knowledge Webbased communication tools especially web site management wiki use programming methods for example, some of java, xml, php, perl Experience working in a scientific environment is required. The contractor must be able to work independently. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary. Fluency in English is a requirement. A demonstrated interest in outreach activities andor educational support would be an asset. The contractor must be willing to travel when necessary. WHAT DO WE OFFER? As soon as they join the organization our professionals are given the chance to tackle technological challenges in an innovative environment, to work in multidisciplinary teams and deal directly with clients. This helps them to mature quickly as professionals. We provide continual topup training to keep our career professionals perfectly abreast of all technologies used. We offer a permanent contract and attractive package including a highly competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package. If you would like to work in an interesting, fun, fastpaced, challenging, diverse and global company which is growing rapidly, please send us your resume to jobsgmv.com For more information about GMV, please visit our website at www.gmv.com
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Scientist, Support to Science Operations Gaia
2013-02-01 17:37:17| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Scientist, Support to Science Operations Gaia, based at European Space Astronomy Centre, Madrid, Spain Serco is amongst the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies and has a global heritage in the Space business, operating for 35 years across three continents. Serco has a longstanding understanding of the space market and a worldwide client base providing operational and engineering support across International Organisations, Government Agencies, Defence, Industrial Partnerships and related Scientific Institutions. With over 1100 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of qualifications and skills, it is our track record in such a wide range of market sectors and geographies that allows us to share best practice, expertise and innovation in our business solutions today. Serco Europe employees have provided their skilled competence for various European space missions since the inception of a coordinated European space organisation. Our ongoing commitments within the industry cover Earth Observation, Meteorological Services, Space Science, Technology, Telecommunications and Human Spaceflight, as both an integrated services and managed space resources provider. At the heart of our approach is the recognition that a good business depends on good people. We ensure that we continue to have the people and expertise that we need to face both the challenges of today and those of tomorrow our people are our key assets. Applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Spain or be EU nationals. For our activities in the European Space Agency, we are currently seeking to employ a highly Scientist to support ESAESAC Science Gaia Operations. Gaia is a major astrophysics mission within the ESA science programme. A large and active scientific community is deeply involved in the preparatory tasks for the mission, in particular for the data processing and analysis tasks. These tasks are the responsibility of the scientific community, organized under the umbrella of the Data Processing and Analysis Consortium DPAC. This consortium consists of more than 400 active scientists and engineers making significant contributions to the preparations for the ultimate product of the Gaia mission the Gaia catalogue. The Project Scientist is responsible for all scientific aspects of the mission. A small team of scientists assists him in this task. One aspect is the support of DPAC activities through the provision of essential information services, ensuring access to ESA provided resources, maintaining a current and archive document system, and ensuring effective information flow between all parties involved. This support will be the primary concern of the candidate. The successful applicant will be a member of the Gaia Project Scientists Support Team based in RSSD at ESTEC. The role of the team is to support and advise the Gaia project team, the Gaia Science Operation Centre team at ESAC and the Data Processing and Analysis Consortium DPAC on all scientific aspects of the mission. Within the team the candidate will be expected to support the daytoday activities of the SOC and DPAC by acting as Information Manager within the team, ensuring access for SOCDPAC to the resources provided by the Project Scientist, supporting activities in the domain of outreach to the Gaia scientific community within the boundaries established by the existing ESA infrastructure. Deliverables The candidate will be required to Maintain and develop the web pages and associated tools used by the Gaia scientific community for the organization and coordination of scientific development activities Maintain the scientific documentation database for Gaia, and facilitate and promote its use within the Gaia scientific collaboration Support internal and external scientific meetings, workshops, and conferences related to Gaia Provide appropriate projectrelated information to the external scientific community, as requested, and with the approval of the Gaia Project Scientist Support the interface between the Project Scientist and the ESA communication bodies Qualifications and Requirements Essential Skills Applicants require Masters Degree, or equivalent, in space science, or closely related scientific or engineering field. Webbased communication tools especially web site management wiki use programming methods for example, some of java, xml, php, perl Experience working in a scientific environment is required. You will be able to work independently and posses excellent interpersonal and communication skills Fluency in English, both spoken and written is required. You will be able to demonstrate an interest in outreach activities andor educational support would be an asset. Desirable Skills Previous ESA experience is an asset. If you think you have the skills and experience required for this post please make your application via our eRecruitment site httpswww.amris.comsercorequirementdisplay.php?refSearchrequirementid39347 If you have any questions regarding this opportunity please address them to our recruitment team at space.careersserco.com
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