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Planetary Scientist
2015-06-22 18:06:56| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Directorate of Science and Robotic Exploration The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST Planetary Scientist in the Scientific Support Office, Directorate of Science and Robotic Exploration. This post is classified in the A2A4 grade band of the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION ESTEC, Noordwijk The Netherlands. DUTIES The Scientific Support Office provides project and study scientist support to the Directorates missions throughout all mission phases including study, implementation and operations and is responsible for ensuring that maximum scientific return is achieved within the technical and programmatic constraints. Mars is a terrestrial planet with many similarities to the Earth and with the potential for having hosted life. ESA has established the ExoMars programme to investigate the Martian environment and to demonstrate new technologies, which will pave the way for future Mars sample return missions. Two missions are foreseen within the ExoMars programme the first consists of a trace gas orbiter and an entry, descent and landing demonstrator and the second includes a surface platform and a rover. In addition, ESAs Mars Express mission has been orbiting the planet for more than 10 years and is delivering results on its geology, atmosphere and surface environment. Reporting to the Head of the Scientific Support Office, the main tasks of the postholder will include providing scientific expertise and support to the ExoMars programme and to the Mars Express mission particularly in the fields of geology, geophysics and geochemistry, including related outreach and communications activities providing scientific input and guidance to the development and execution of the science operations of the above missions preparing internal and external reports, including reports to the ESA advisory structure as requested providing scientific support to other ESA missions or studies as required performing scientific research, focussing on the geosciences of terrestrial planets. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants should have a PhD or equivalent degree in the field of planetary geosciences with a strong background in geology, geophysics and geochemistry. They should have substantial experience in processing and interpreting planetary mission data from a range of instruments such as visible and multispectral imagers, radars, etc. but also from the instruments typically found in landed missions. A research background in areas such as comparative planetary evolution, terrestrial or planetary sedimentology and volcanology, surfaceatmospheric interactions and astrobiology would be an advantage. Expertise in instrument development, operations and calibration would be an asset. A demonstrated ability in the organisation of scientific projects and team management is important. Good communication skills and a proactive attitude to problem solving are valuable assets. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these two languages is required together with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of another member state language is an asset. CLOSING DATE The closing date for applications is 21 July 2015. Applications from external candidates for this position should preferably be made online at the ESA Web Site www.esa.intcareers. Those unable to apply online should submit their CV to the Head of the Human Resources Division, ESTEC, Keplerlaan 1, 2201 AZ Noordwijk ZH The Netherlands. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. Under ESA Regulations, the age limit for recruitment is 55. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada. Priority will be first given to internal candidates and secondly to external 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.
Can Biotech Industry Censor French Scientist...
2015-06-20 06:28:04| Biotech - Topix.net
French scientist Dr. Gilles-Eric Seralini, Professor of Molecular Biology at Caen University, groundbreaking new study that was approved for publication by the scientific multidisciplinary open access journal Plos One , the Scientific Public Library of Science, has been "delayed for publication". JUST BEFORE the international press conference, Seralini was told that they decided to post-pone its release.
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New MGPI baking scientist to work with protein, starches
2015-06-18 23:32:04| Agriculture - Topix.net
Sarah Gutkowski has been named baking application scientist at MGP Ingredients, Inc. the Atchison-based company said June 16. She will develop formulations with MGPI's protein and starches for existing and future customer applications, and she will conduct lab experiments on new ingredients. The position also involves producing lab samples and providing product demonstrations in customers' food production facilities.
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Axalta Scientist Presents Rheological Characterization of Drying Process for Automotive Coatings
2015-06-16 07:00:00| Coatings World Breaking News
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Instrument Scientist
2015-05-19 16:05:22| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
SRONs mission is to bring about breakthroughs in international space research. Therefore the institute develops pioneering technology and advanced space instruments, and uses them to pursue fundamental astrophysical research, Earth science and exoplanetary research. As national expertise institute SRON gives counsel to the Dutch government and coordinates national contributions to international space missions. SRON stimulates the implementation of space science in our society. The expertise group Instrument Science has a vacancy for an Instrument scientist fm Vac. Nr. 1167 Project Within the climate and air quality program of SRON, you will work on the development, manufacturing and testing of immersed diffraction gratings for several space missions. These optical components are key technology enabling a next generation of spaceborne spectrometers in the short wave infrared wavelength range for the detection of greenhouse gases and pollutants. These instruments are being developed for the European Space Agency by consortia of European industries and research institutes. Tasks The candidate will perform the following tasks Act as system engineer in flight hardware delivery projects Act as assembly, integration and verification manager in flight hardware delivery projects Analyze optical performance test results Prepare documentation for reviews according to ECSS standard Manage supplier contacts. Profile The candidate shall meet most of the following requirements At least master of science level, a Ph.D. degree in applied Physics is preferred Experience in research and development Experience in microfabrication Experience in design or use of optical systems Experience with or interest in project management Experience with working in an industrial environment Gogetter, selfstarter, communicator. We also encourage excellent MSc candidates who do not have obtained a Ph.D to apply. Employment conditions Employment of this fulltime position at SRONUtrecht is by NWO The Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research and will be for a period of 2 years with possible extension. The salary will be in accordance with the salary scales of NWO with a maximum of 5204, gross per month on a fulltime basis highly depending on education and experience. 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. For information For further information about the position, please contact dr. A. van Amerongen, Section manager within the expertise group Instrument Science, telephone 31088777 5885. Information about SRON can be found at www.sron.nl. Letter of application If you wish to apply you can send a motivation letter with CV to jobssron.nl Please state the vacancy number 1167 in the subject of your mail. Applications will be accepted until 8 June 2015.
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