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UK space firms 'missing out on contracts' amid Brexit uncertainty

2017-11-21 12:32:25| BBC News | Business | UK Edition

Companies are being excluded from contract bids for the EU's Galileo space programme because of Brexit uncertainty, according to the Royal Aeronautical Society's Simon Henley.

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21/03/2018 to 22/03/2018 - Space Planning - 21 - 22 March, London - 2 day course

2017-11-21 12:31:30| BIFM Events

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Internal Research Fellow PostDoc in Low temperature radiation effects on space grade materials

2017-11-21 12:16:05| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Research Fellowship opportunity in the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post Internal Research Fellow PostDoc in Low temperature radiation effects on space grade materials This post is classified F2 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Description The Materials Physics Chemistry Section is operating state of the art space simulation facilities vacuum, temperature, electromagnetic particle radiation as well as physical and chemical materials characterisation instrumentation within the Materials EEE components laboratory. It is providing engineering support to all ESA projects and development programmes in the area of Materials Physics and Chemistry, associated processes and environmental effects. The sections laboratory covers Physical analysis and characterisation of materials , chemical analysis and characterisation of materials, Cleanliness Contamination Control, Environmental evaluation groundspace effects including laboratory testing work as well as performance prediction and verification including inorbit post flight analysis of materials and associated processes. Interested candidates are highly encouraged to visit the ESA website. Fields of activitiesresearch ESA is facing new challenges from its future cryogenic missions, such as JUICE or other lunar exploration missions, due to the extreme low temperatures external materials will encounter. In some cases, appendages of the Juice spacecraft are expected to reach 20 K while orbiting Jupiter. Spacecraft charging can give rise to unwanted ESD electrostatic discharge effects which can lead to a complete mission loss. Lower temperatures typically affect the charging potential detrimentally, i.e. the charging risk increases by a few orders of magnitude. This is why a careful selection of materials and charging mitigation strategies is required. The aim of the activity is to work with ESA on the low temperature ESD facility able to expose samples down to 20K and analyse the charging behaviour at these low temperatures. In addition spacegrade materials shall be assessed with a novel DDS Dynamic Dielectric Spectrometer able to characterise dielectric properties from cryogenic temperatures up to 500C. In addition, the candidate will use the Materials and EEE Laboratory which is a stateoftheart lab offering facilities which simulate the space environment, including thermal ageing, thermal cycling, UVparticle radiation, atomic oxygen and outgassing. The properties of the exposed materials will be analysed using a variety of techniques, such as thermal analysis, thermal conductivity, flexural properties, microscopy optical and SEM, surface analysis XPS, Raman spectroscopy, FTIR, contact angle and mechanical analysis. Technical competencies Ability to conduct research autonomously Breadth of exposure coming from past andor current researchactivities Researchpublication record Knowledge relevant to the field of research Interest in space and space research Ability to gather and share relevant information Behavioural competencies Innovation Creativity Continuous Learning Relationship Management Self Motivation Communication Problem Solving CrossCultural Sensitivity Education Applicants should have recently completed, or be close to completion of a PhD in a related technical or scientific discipline, preferably in materials science, physicschemistry of materials or materials engineering, or applied physics. Preference will be given to applications submitted by candidates within five years of receiving their PhD. Additional requirements Applicants should have good analytical skills, good understanding of materials analysis techniques. Ability to perform experimental work in laboratory, and knowledge of the space environment vacuum, chemistry, temperature would be an asset. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. The closing date for applications is 05 December 2017. In addition to your CV and your motivation letter, please add your proposal of no more than 5 pages outlining your proposed research. Candidates must also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent by email, before the deadline, to temp.htresa.int. The letters must be sent by the referees themselves. The candidates name must be mentioned in the subject of the email. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada and Slovenia as well as Bulgaria, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia as European Cooperating States ECS. Priority will first be given to candidates from underrepresented Member States. In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment Apply HERE

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Young Graduate Trainee for STEM Didactics related to Space Technology

2017-11-20 11:11:36| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Young Graduate Traineeship Opportunity in the Director Generals Services. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post Young Graduate Trainee for STEM Didactics related to Space Technology This post is classified F1. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Our team and mission In general, the ESA Education Office has the objective to use space as a theme to enhance the literacy and competences of young European people from primary to PhD levels in science and technology and to motivate them to pursue a STEM career, related to space in particular. The STEM Education and Outreach Unit of the ESA Education Office targets primary and secondary school teachers and students formal education through several activities aimed at supporting the teaching and learning of curricular STEM Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics subjects. Such activities include teacher training, classroom resources and handson school projects, all using space as an inspiring and interdisciplinary overarching theme. The STEM Education and Outreach Unit also runs several activities related to informal education and outreach. In parallel, the Tertiary Education Unit of the ESA Education Office targets university students. Through its ESA Academy programme, the Tertiary Education Unit offers a number of opportunities for such students to a gain practical experience of reallife space projects and b benefit from a vast portfolio of training courses in all spacerelated disciplines, complementing their academic education. Through the ESA Academy, the students get access to knowhow and expertise of space professionals, as well as privileged access to professional space facilities. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the ESA website httpwww.esa.int Fields of activities The Young Graduate Trainee YGT shall operate within the scope of the STEM Education and Outreach Unit of the ESA Education Office see first bullet above. ESA Space Programmes produce a wealth of knowledge, data and expertise which hold enormous potential for enhancing the teaching and learning of science, technology, engineering and mathematics STEM topics in Europes primary and secondary schools. The YGT will contribute to the didactics activities of the Unit, in particular those related to Space Technology, by supporting the development and production of spacerelated teaching and learning resources e.g. teacher guides, lesson modules, experiment protocols and kits, accompanying multimedia, etc, with a focus on school curricular Technology and ICT subjects maths, physics, programming, technology, etc identifying existing resources that can be translated and or adapted supporting the organization and delivery of the Europeanlevel school projectschallenges, including organization of the project campaigns maintaining cooperation with national coordinators and following up on specific actions maintenance of information and resources to be uploaded on the corresponding web platforms and management of the official related mailbox providing scientific engineering educational input in the production andor update of the projectrelated teaching material and student kits and support their promotiondistribution supporting the preparation and organisation of new European projects in collaboration with national partners supporting the maintenance of ESA classroom resources archiveinventory supporting the maintenance of the European curricular map contributing to the promotion of the resources, for example by writing articles, etc. supporting the organization and delivery of ESA education events e.g. teacher training workshops and conferences, inflight calls with the ISS, etc interacting with ESA space experts for scientific validation purposes and to identify content, opportunities and themes relevant for the school educational context facilitating direct interaction between space professionals and schools, teachers or pupils, as required. Technical competencies Knowledge of relevant technical domains Relevant experience gained during internshipsproject work Breadth of exposure coming from past andor current researchactivities Knowledge of ESA and its programmesprojects Behavioural competencies Self Motivation Communication Continuous Learning CrossCultural Sensitivity Teamwork Education Applicants should have just completed, or be in their final year of a University course at Masters Level or equivalent in a technical or scientific discipline. Additional requirements For this YGT position, university background in engineeringtechnology and computer programming is an asset. Additional studies in formal STEM school pedagogy, didactics and teaching are an asset. Applicants should demonstrate a clear interest andor experience in school formal, curricular education activities. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. In addition, applicants should demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the capacity to work both independently and as part of a team. During the interview the candidates motivation and overall professional perspectivecareer goals will also be explored. Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The closing date for applications is 17 December 2017. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK, or Slovenia as an Associate Member, Canada as a Cooperating State, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia as European Cooperating States ECS. Priority will first be given to candidates from underrepresented Member States. In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment Apply HERE

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Space Weather Applications Scientist

2017-11-17 16:12:30| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

RHEA Group is currently recruiting a Space Weather Applications Scientist to support the ESA SSA Space Weather Program at our clients premises in Darmstadt, Germany. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Support updates of the SWE System Requirements Documents. Support reviews of SWE Service Development Roadmaps. Provide technical support for any development, testing and acceptance of applications and software delivered by the SSA DS team to SWE Segment. Participate in SSA SWE Network reviews as an expert member as appointed by the SWE Service Coordinator. Support preparation of the work in SWE Segment as a space weather solar and heliospheric applications expert. Provide support for the organisation of SWE Segment related education, outreach and user needs discussion events for the SSA end users as appointed by the SWE Service Coordinator. Provide technical input for the development and definition of the SSA Workplans. Provide expert support to the definition of the SWE Segment architectural design. Support the definition of SWE data models in the frameworks of all SSA SWE service development activities. Provide expert support to the definition of space weather related international standards as appointed by the SWE Service Coordinator. Provide a consolidated monthly progress report of the progress of all activities Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory PhD or equivalent academic degree on space physics, space weather or solar physics. Strong background in space weather physics and engineering impacts having carried out original research in a space weather related discipline. Practical experience in developing space weather applications and services Practical experience in advanced space weather modelling techniques is required. Minimum of 5 years of working experience with space weather related topics Experience in working with data models. Experience in participating international industry contracts with a clearly defined management responsibility e.g task or workpackage manager Experience in communicating with international partners including space agencies, international entities and scientific community. Experience in explaining or lecturing space weather related topics to academic community, students and general public. How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 01122017. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of SECRET or above. About RHEA Group RHEA Group is a leading engineering consultancy firm with demonstrated expertise in space, system and secure software solutions. We attract skilled engineers, scientists and management professionals and offer a range of exciting career paths working alongside clients such as the European Space Agency, the European GNSS Agency, EUMETSAT and NATO.

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