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Senior Software Design Engineer in Astrophysics

2021-10-22 17:12:58| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Are you our new colleague? Do you like to work on scientific software? Do you want to be part of the data analysis preparations for new space missions? Then you are the person we are looking for. You and SRON Netherlands Institute for Space Research With your work at SRON, you will prepare our data analysis software for Xray and infrared astronomy for the next generation of space observatories. The SPEX package is one of the worldleading spectral modelling codes for Xray astronomy. For the upcoming space missions XRISM and ATHENA, you will build a modular version of SPEX to enable it for use in future data analysis. For the RADEX package, which is widely used in the infraredsubmm astronomy community to model molecular spectra, the main goal is to expand the code to allow multimolecule and spectralspatial analysis. The code is currently used for ALMA and SOFIA, but an upgrade is also useful for upcoming observatories like JWST, METIS, GUSTO and OASIS. Your position and team You will be part of a team of 5 scientists and software engineers mf in the Astrophysics DataSoftware Group, which is part of the Astrophysics ASTRO program line at SRON. Our team supports data analysis and software projects within the ASTRO program with our expertise on calibration, advanced data analysis methods and software development. You will be based at our new location in Leiden. For the SPEX and RADEX projects, you will closely collaborate with the astronomers developing the code. You will therefore gain handson experience in developing scientific software that is specifically tailored to the needs of cuttingedge research. Your project During the first two years of the appointment, you will contribute to the SPEX software package by creating separate modules and documented interfaces APIs for the atomic data, spectral modelling and spectral fitting features of SPEX. In the final six months, you will add spectralspatial and multimolecule capability to the RADEX software package. Both packages are mainly written in the Fortran programming language. Position requirements We are looking for a person with a background in scientific computing or similar at an academic level. Clear assets will be strong programming skills in either Python, C andor Fortran, and handson experience with objectorientedmodular software design. Further Fortran training on the job is possible. Furthermore, you are expected to work accurately and in a structured way. Good English language skills speaking and writing and the ability to both work in a team and independently are a necessity for us. Providing a public Github profile or similar in your CV is highly appreciated. What we offer The position that we offer at SRON is a fulltime position in which you will be employed by NWOI The Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research Institutes for a period of 2.5 years. The salary will be in accordance with NWO salary scale 10 with a maximum of 4.514, gross per month on a fulltime basis depending on your level of education and experience. Compensation for commuting expenses will be provided. NWOI has good secondary employment conditions such as An end of year bonus of 8,33 of the gross yearly salary A holiday allowance of 8 of the gross yearly salary 42 days of vacation leave a year on fulltime basis An excellent pension scheme Ample training opportunities Options for additional personal development Excellent facilities for parental leave Possibility of flexible working hours Why SRON SRONs mission is to achieve breakthroughs in international scientific research from space. To this end, SRON develops groundbreaking technology and advanced space instruments in our science programmes Technology, Astrophysics, Earth science atmospheric science, and Exoplanetary science. SRON promotes societal applications for space technology. We have a strong international reputation as excellent in space research. The quality and societal relevance of our science is considered worldleading. About SRON We have a strong international reputation as excellent in space research. The quality and societal relevance of our science is considered worldleading. Our mission is to bring about breakthroughs in international space science. Therefore our Instrument Science Group, supported on project basis by the Engineering Group, technologically enables breakthroughs in our science programmes Technology, Astrophysics, Earth science atmospheric science, Exoplanetary science. For more information, please contact More information about SRON can be found at www.sron.nl. For further information about the content of the position, please contact Dr. J. de Plaa via email j.de.plaasron.nl. Applications should be submitted online via httpswerkenbijsron.nl by November 11th 2021. Online screening may be part of the selection procedure. Furthermore At SRON we believe that a workforce diverse in gender, age, and cultural background is key to performing excellent research. We therefore strongly encourage qualified applicants of all ages, sexual orientations, gender expressions, members of minorities, persons with disabilities, and potential dualacademiccareer hires to apply. Online screening may be part of the selection procedure. Recruitment consultants, please put down the phone. Well do the recruitment ourselves so unsolicited acquisition to this vacancy is not appreciated.

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Astrophysics postdocs

2021-02-12 17:12:18| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Are you our new colleague? Are you an enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher who wants to study the role of mergers in galaxy evolution utilizing imaging data from large and deep galaxy surveys such as data from the KiloDegree Survey and the Euclid mission? Do you have a Ph.D. in astronomy or a related field and do you have experience with large galaxy surveys, machine learning andor simulations? We would like to encourage you to apply. You and SRON Netherlands Institute for Space Research You will work closely with experts in machine learning deep learning and simulations of galaxy formation and evolution within SRON and The University of Groningen. Your position and team The Astrophysics program at SRON is headed by dr. Frank Helmich. Deputy head is dr. JanWillem den Herder. The Astrophysics science group attached to this program consists currently of 52 persons, largely filled in by externally funded positions and guest scientists. You will join the research group led by dr. Lingyu Wang at SRON Netherlands Institute for Space Research and University of Groningen in the Netherlands. Your project Galaxy mergers result from cataclysmic collisions between galaxies, triggering intense bursts of star formation, rapidly feeding supermassive black holes in galactic centers, and eventually forming a new single entity under the influence of gravity. Mergers are among the most violent events in the Universe and therefore have a profound influence on the structure of the cosmos. The overarching goal of this project is to greatly advance our knowledge of galaxy evolution by quantifying, in detail, the role of galaxy mergers across cosmic time, using an integrated approach that combines three recent breakthroughs in highresolution galaxy surveys, computer vision using deep learning techniques, and stateoftheart cosmological simulations. Position requirements We are looking for a person with a Ph.D. in astronomy or a related field. We would like to see demonstrable experience of this through a portfolio of small or large projects, preferably with detailed photos and explanations. What we offer Employment of this fulltime position at SRONGroningen is by NWO The Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research and will initially be for a period of 2 years with extension up to 4 years based on satisfactory research performance. The salary will be in accordance with the salary scales of NWO scale 10 with a maximum of 4.452, gross per month on a fulltime basis highly depending on level of education and experience. Funding for travel and computing expenses will be provided. The nominal start date is 1 September 2021. You will also be supported to engage in the broader career development at SRON and the University of Groningen. NWO has good secondary employment conditions such as An end of year bonus of 8,33 of the gross yearly salary 42 days of vacation leave a year on fulltime basis An excellent pension scheme Options for additional personal development Excellent facilities for parental leave A holiday allowance of 8 of the gross yearly salary Ample training opportunities Possibility of flexible working hours A favorable parental leave scheme. Information and application More information about SRON can be found at www.sron.nl. For further information about the content of the position, please contact dr. Lingyu Wang via email l.wangsron.nl. Applications should be submitted online via httpswerkenbijsron.nl by March 14, 2021. Later applications may be considered, if received before the selection process is completed. Please include in a single PDF file your CV, statement of research experiences and interests up to 3 pages, list of publications, and the names of three referees. Informal enquires are welcome. Other In case of proven equal suitability, a woman is preferred. We do not appreciate acquisition as a result of this advertisement. Online screening can be part of the selection procedure. Why SRON SRONs mission is to achieve breakthroughs in international scientific research from space. To this end, SRON develops groundbreaking technology and advanced space instruments. SRON promotes societal applications for space technology. About SRON We have a strong international reputation as excellent in space research. The quality and societal relevance of our science is considered worldleading. Our mission is to bring about breakthroughs in international space science. Therefore our Instrument Science Group, supported on project basis by the Engineering Group, technologically enables breakthroughs in our science programs Technology, Astrophysics, Earth science atmospheric science, Exoplanetary science.

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Astrophysics, Inc. X-ray Protects High Powered US Warship

2015-07-06 12:31:11| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today

Astrophysics X-ray System deployed to the Pacific fleet to protect US warship CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif.,  Astrophysics Inc., a leader in conventional and air cargo security X-ray inspection systems, today announced it has deployed the first ruggedized X-ray system from a contract won last year from the United...

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NASA's Swift Satellite Marks 10 Years Of Game-Changing Astrophysics

2014-11-26 02:27:34| rfglobalnet Home Page

On the 10th anniversary of its launch, NASA’s Swift Gamma-ray Burst Explorer -- an orbiting space observatory with major and continuing contributions from Penn State scientists -- is recognized as one of the most versatile astrophysics missions ever flown.

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Radio-Burst Discovery Deepens Astrophysics Mystery

2014-07-11 11:47:21| rfglobalnet Home Page

The discovery of a split-second burst of radio waves by scientists using the Arecibo radio telescope in Puerto Rico provides important new evidence of mysterious pulses that appear to come from deep in outer space.

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