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Internal Research Fellow PostDoc in Radiation Hardness Assurance processes for COTS EEE Components

2017-09-20 17:12:14| 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 Radiation Hardness Assurance processes for COTS EEE Components This post is classified F2 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Description The Component Materials Physics Chemistry Evaluation Standardisation Division, within the Product Assurance and Safety Department, is responsible for the evaluation, qualification and standardisation of Electrical, Electronic and Electromechanical EEE Components and Materials used in ESA spacecraft and Standardisation Activities. The division provides direct and indirect engineering and product assurance support to ESA projects and the European Space Industry. The work of the division covers a broad range of engineering and management activities via the reliability assessment of existing and new component technologies and part types, the definition of test standards and test methods, development of application and procurement requirements, technology and component development support, reverse engineering and failure analysis performed in a state of the art onsite laboratory including radiation test facilities and delivery of data to end users via public and restricted websites and databases. The focus is on the effects of exposure to the space environment such as vacuum, temperature, particles, ionising and nonionising radiation. Interested candidates are highly encouraged to visit the ESA website. Fields of activitiesresearch Overview of the field of research proposed Introduction EEE components flown on ESA spacecraft have to operate in the inhospitable space environment. An important part of this environment of concern to electronic components is the space radiation environment. The space radiation environment is composed of a large variety of particles with a complex energy spectrum. Particles of concern are electrons, protons and heavier ions. These particles may adversely affect electronic components via cumulative effects or transient effects. In the worst case, an electronic component may exhibit a catastrophic failure when exposed to the space radiation environment. Various Radiation Hardness Assurance processes are applied to ensure suitability of EEE components for flight on ESA spacecraft. These include Radiation screening characterisation Radiation evaluation qualification Radiation hardening work Development of irradiation test methods Development of Radiation Hardness Assurance standards Radiation Hardness Assurance also includes work in the field of dosimetry, inflight EEE component radiation experiments, inflight anomaly investigation, work at particle accelerator irradiation test facilities, etc. Research area Specific research area concerns improvement of the understanding of the Radiation Hardness Assurance processes for CommercialOffTheShelf COTS EEE Components for Total ionizing Dose, Displacement Damage and Single Event Effects. This involves the characterisation of various EEE components during and after irradiation tests with the objective to improve existing methodologies and possibly to demonstrate new approaches. The research area also includes development of InFlight Cubesat payload experiments in the area of Radiation Hardness Assurance Verification. These experiments aim at measuring EEE Component performance when exposed to the natural space radiation environment. 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 studies in electronics or physics. Preference will be given to applications submitted by candidates within five years of receiving their PhD. Additional requirements The applicant shall have a good knowledge of electronics hands on experience with test setup and electrical parameter measurements. An understanding of radiation effects in semiconductors and solid state physics is advantageous. Applicants should have good analytical skills and be able to work in a multicultural environment, both independently and as part of a team. 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 18 October 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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Internal Research Fellow PostDoc in Life and Physical Sciences

2017-09-20 17:12:14| 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 Life and Physical Sciences This post is classified F2 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Description The Mechatronics and Optics Division provides engineering support for space projects and executes technology developments in the areas of automation and robotics, mechanisms, life and physical science instrumentation, optics and optoelectronics. The Life Support Physical Sciences Instrumentation Section is the centre of competence of the Agency in areas related to instrumentation development for gravityrelated experiments and exploration, ECLS design, engineering and verification. It provides support to projects, preparatory programmes and technology programmes. Within this framework, the Life Support and Physical Sciences Instrumentation Section is in charge of instrument development for microgravity and exploration. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the ESA website related to the Divisions activities. Fields of activitiesresearch The selected candidate will work on the 3D imaging of living cell dynamics under changed gravity conditions. The Large Diameter Centrifuge LDC at ESAESTEC offers a versatile and unique experimental environment and is the ideal infrastructure to study the influence of hypergravity on physical and biological systems. The LDC can accommodate different equipment for experiments as well as large specimen batches. A newly developed Light Sheetbased Fluorescence Microscope LSFM provides the possibility to examine living systems in this environment. The microscope is integrated into the LDC and available for imaging threedimensional cell cultures, such as human pancreas organoids hPOs, under hyperg conditions. The main focus of the Research Fellow will be on this topic. In parallel to the hyperg experiments with the LDC, simulated g exposure of the cell cultures e.g.hPOs shall also be conducted using the equipment available in the ESAESTEC Life Physical Sciences Laboratory, in particular the Full Size Random Positioning Machine RPM as well as the clinostats. Also 1g reference cultures will need to be kept. Technical competencies Ability to conduct research autonomously Breadth of exposure coming from past andor current researchactivities Knowledge relevant to the field of research Interest in space and space research Ability to gather and share relevant information Researchpublication record Behavioural competencies Innovation Creativity Continuous Learning Self Motivation Communication Problem Solving Relationship Management CrossCultural Sensitivity Education Applicants should have recently completed, or be close to completion of a PhD in physics, chemistry, biology or a related field and have prior experience relevant to the field of research. Preference will be given to applications submitted by candidates within five years of receiving their PhD. Additional requirements The Research Fellow must be able to work in a team with other international investigators in the spirit of positive cooperation and, at the same time, be capable of working autonomously in hisher area of research. At the end of the fellowship, the Research Fellow will be required to summarize the work completed so that it can be included in papers to be submitted to specialized conferencesjournals. 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 18 October 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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Internal Research Fellow Postdoc in OnBoard Data Processing

2017-09-20 17:12:14| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Research Fellow 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 OnBoard Data Processing This post is classified F2 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Description Onboard payload data processing work is based in the OnBoard Payload Data Processing Section in the Data Systems and Microelectronics Division at ESTEC. Our competences include Data processor architectures Data acquisition chains High speed onboard networks Digital signal processing, processors and specialised devices Payload data storage Image and signal processing algorithms Data compression techniques High rate data encryption As part of ESAs Directorate of Technical and Quality Management, the Section provides technical support in its domain of competence to all programme directorates in order to support their missions and developments. The Section is also responsible for initiation and execution of technology developments that may lay the foundation for future missions. This comprises developments in analogue and digital hardware from components to subsystems and building blocks, lowlevel software and novel signal processing techniques. In particular, the Section hosts the centre of expertise for data compression algorithms, techniques and devices. It has initiated the development and standardisation of SpaceWire and SpaceFibre links, nodes and networks which have become very widely used not only in nearly all European space missions but also in the US, Japan, Russia and around the world. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the ESA website for more information regarding the Divisions activities. Fields of activitiesresearch This research fellow position provides an opportunity for interested researchers to enhance the understanding of how reconfigurable spacequalified and COTS FPGAs, such as Microsemi RTG4 flashbased, Xilinx Virtex Zynq and ESAs BRAVE SRAMbased, can be implemented in current and future on board data processing units in an efficient way. While the fault tolerance of such devices is a rich research topic on its own, the research will be focused on how these devices are best used from a system engineering perspective, including The upload of full bitstreams to the spacecraft and the partial patching of bitstreams, including an investigation of possible compression schemes for interplanetary missions with lowspeed upload data rates The storage of bitstreams in memory, including an analysis of the optimal location and the required mechanisms e.g. to load the bitstream from a mass memory unit to the working memory of the payload instrument, to verify the correctness of the transfer and to execute scrubbing of the memory, if required The full and depending on the device technology partial configuration of the FPGA depending on mission phases or processing tasks to be performed. This crucial step requires special attention to ensure that neither the device itself nor any attached device is harmed due to a faulty configuration. An analysis should show up potential risks e.g. accidentally reprogrammed InputOutput blocks and suggest fault isolation schemes on unit level Even if it is known that the bitstream is downloaded correctly to the FPGA device, it would be interesting to execute some basic hardware validation before operation. For instance, the implemented hardware could be tested in flight, by stimulating it with test vectors on its inputs and by comparing its outputs to a known signature. It could be researched how to store and compress the vectors efficiently and how to write and read them tofrom the device JTAG boundary scan, NAND tree etc. A boot loader concept that implements similar to a software boot loader TMTC functionality to execute the abovementioned steps upload, download, decompression, memory copy, memory verification, full and partial reconfiguration of the FPGA, verification of correct functionality of the FPGA. The boot loader should also take into account i systems with multiple FPGAs, and ii systems that use the FPGAs as accelerators i.e. that want to dynamically request the installation of new hardware blocks from a main software running on a microprocessor. A tradeoff study could reveal the pros and cons of implementing this boot loader i external to the instrument, e.g. within the onboard computer, ii within the instrument in a dedicated microprocessor and iii even within the FPGA itself in either a hard or soft microprocessor. 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 Self Motivation Communication Problem Solving Relationship Management CrossCultural Sensitivity Education Applicants should have recently completed, or be close to completion of a PhD in electrical engineering, preferably with a background in Field Programmable Gate Arrays FPGAs. Preference will be given to applications submitted by candidates within five years of receiving their PhD. Additional requirements 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 18 October 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 up to 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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PostDoc fm

2017-09-15 19:10:57| 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. Our Earth Science Group has a vacancy for a Postdoc fm vac.nr. 1322 Project Outline The postdoc will work for the GALES project 4year project. This project is a ScienceTechnology project aiming to develop science and promote its utilization a.o. by companies. In this project, we will use the CH4 measurements of the highly innovative new satellite instrument TROPOMI launch sept. 2017 which has unprecedented spatial resolution and sensitivity combined with daily global coverage. This makes the instrument ideally suited for the detection of localized CH4 point sources on global scale. The research is aimed at detection and quantification of these localized sources, in particular those related to the fossil fuel industry. The knowledge from bottomup emission inventories will be used in this process and will be further improved. Different companies are connected to the project to further exploit the results and steer the project towards quick utilization. All results obtained in the project will be published in peer reviewed journals. The research team consists of scientists from SRON, VU and TNO. The latter are experts in bottomup emission inventories. The research team is further complemented by a User Committee consisting a.o. of various companies and other highly interested endusers and experts that will advise and support the project with their expertise for the best use of the data. Tasks The project will be executed by two postdocs and the work between these two postdocs will be roughly split into satellite data analysis and emission quantification, and inventory and update of bottomup emissions this vacancy, analysis of differences with satellitebased emission estimates including reconciliation of the two approaches both positions. Also, assessment of CH4 mitigation potential is aimed for within the project based on the findings from the project on CH4 emissions this vacancy. Clearly, the two postdocs will work closely together, supported by the rest of the team and the User Committee. Requirements We are looking for a highly motivated researcher with a PhD and experience in developing CH4 bottomup emission inventories. Employment conditions Employment of these fulltime position as a Scientist C at SRONUtrecht is by NWO The Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research and will be for a period of 3 years with the option for an extension of 1 year. The salary will be in accordance with the salary scales of NWO with a maximum of 4,154.00 gross per month on a fulltime basis highly depending on education and relevant 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 further information about the position, please contact Ilse Aben i.abensron.nl, 887775879, or Sander Houweling, s.houwelingsron.nl, 887775600. More 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 and the names and addresses of references incl. phone and email to jobssron.nl Please state the vacancy number SRON 1322 in the subject of your mail and your application letter. Applications will be accepted until 13 October 2017.

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Internal Research Fellow PostDoc in Earth Observation Exponential Technologies

2017-09-13 19:11:58| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Research Fellowship Opportunity in the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. 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 Earth Observation Exponential Technologies This post is classified F2 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESRIN, Frascati, Italy Description As lab Research Fellow, you will be part of a dynamic team exploring how exponential advances in digital and sensor technologies are shaping the future of Earth Observation EO. The research team will be operating within the framework of the newly created lab at ESRIN, which aims to identify, support and scale bold innovative EO solutions addressing societal and technical challenges, by capitalizing on the benefits of the Space4.0 revolution. As part of the lab team, you will explore the use of new technologies across disciplines to develop innovative research around future EO missions, science, applications, and education. You will be based within the lab openspace, offering you an inspiring collaborative and designthinking environment to develop your research alongside a team of innovators, data scientists and researchers passionate about innovation. ESA may award up to ten of lab Research Fellowships, based on this opportunity. Interested candidates are highly encouraged to visit the ESA website www.esa.int Fields of activitiesresearch Your research will address one of more of the following multidisciplinary topics, as applied to EO and geospatial data Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning Predictive Data Analytics, Crowdsourcing, Citizen Science Small Sat mission concept, High Altitude Platforms, miniaturised sensors Computer Vision, VirtualAugmented Reality, Digital Story Telling Convergence of IoT and observational data Blockchain applied to data access, integrity and valueadding These topics are all linked through a unifying theme of the lab i to advance our understanding of how new technologies will impact the future of EO missions, science, applications and education, and ii to accelerate their take up within EO practices at ESA or other user organisations. Also, to achieve its goal, the lab aims to foster the development of a vibrant EO open innovation ecosystem through partnership with key organisations leading disruptive innovation. In this context, we encourage you to develop your specific research theme in collaboration with an industrial partner, including for example datadriven startup, space industry or large nonEO corporates interested in the field. In particular, your activities will be to Carry out research in the one or more of the above themes, bringing the power of these new technologies to EO e.g. using AI to develop the new generation value chain of EO, Help develop an environment for rapid prototyping and testing of new ideas, Collaborate with academia and industrial partners to put your research in context, explore and demonstrate its potential for industrial applications, Contribute to the EO open innovation ecosystem by developing relationship with innovative partners in public and private sector, support the organisation of bootcamps on specific thematic related to the use of new technologies, Publish in peerreview literature, Promoteshare your results and tools through new digital tools, including social media and Jupyter notebooks, webinars and virtual reality, Lead and assist interdisciplinary projects with other lab members and experts from relevant ESA departments, Perform and participate in assessments on new technologies of strategic interest for ESA, and contribute to the lab research and innovation strategy. Technical competencies Knowledge relevant to the field of research Publication record Ability to conduct research autonomously Breadth of exposure coming from past andor current research Interest in space and space research Behavioural competencies Innovation Creativity Continuous Learning Communication Relationship Management Self Motivation 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. Preference will be given to applications submitted by candidates within five years of receiving their PhD. In particular for this position, the following is required A degree in relevant scientific disciplines, e.g. engineering, computer science, space science, data science, or equivalent PhD relevant for the specific research themes of interest Proficiency in programming languages, in particular python. Additional requirements In depth knowledge of themes of interest Proven experience leading research, with international recognition, and track record of publications Experience of interactions and networking within the research and user communities, at national and international levels Ability to think outside the box and explore new avenues e.g. innovator mindset, with natural curiosity and a passion for new subjects and research areas Excellent ability to work cooperatively in a multidisciplinary team environment and liaise with stakeholders from both industry and academia Demonstrated experience in leading research initiatives and working autonomously. 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. Specificities The Research proposals maximum 5 pages to be provided will be reviewed and assessed based on the following criteria Scientific value and innovation, Impact to shape future EO, including potential partnership, Realism of the proposal, methodology and schedule, Proven track record of the candidate 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 13 October 2017. In addition to your CV and your motivation letter, please add your proposal of no more than 5 pages outlining your proposed research in the additional documents field of the application information section. Candidates are asked to arrange for 3 reference letters, to be sent by the referees themselves, before the closing date to temp.htresa.int. Please ensure your name is 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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