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E&P Case Studies: Instrumentation for Produced Water Treatment Systems

2020-03-24 23:00:00| OGI

The requirements for efficiently managing produced water from oil and gas operations are shifting as volumes increase.

Scientist with affinity for instrumentation fm

2019-10-30 12:16:09| 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. SRON stimulates the implementation of space science in our society. The Astrophysics Program of SRON concentrates on the evolution of galaxies, star formation over cosmic time and black holes. An important ingredient is connecting this science with the space instruments SRON builds and collaborate with the worldwide user community. Our Astrophysics Program has a vacancy in its laboratory in Groningen for a twoyear position as Scientist with affinity for instrumentation fm vacancy number 1556 Project Outline Space Research is the place where space engineering meets science we provide a stimulating and vibrant environment in which creative solutions are developed to build world class scientific instruments fitting within stringent requirements in mass, power and launch conditions. It is in this environment that astrophysicists team up and combine their knowledge to build a scientific program that positions ourselves at the frontier of astrophysical research communities in the decades to come. And finally, this is the place where we embrace the sociology of large groups of very independent people. This all comes together in the SAFARI instrument for which is SRON is the Principal Investigator PI Institute. SAFARI is one of the three instruments for the SPICA satellite, which is now in the study phase of the ESA M5 competition, with SRON, apart from being SAFARI PI, also leading the international SPICA collaboration. To support the Principal Investigator and the project instrument scientist we are looking for an agile team player who likes to connect with the scientific community and who supports the PI in creating a viable and demanding scientific program. Organization of meetings, keeping track of ideas, doing outreach and actively participating in scientific research are amongst herhis tasks. Shehe is also able to distill, from the scientists thoughts, requirements on the instrument, working closely together with the project instrument scientist. Requirements Good social skills for bringing together scientists and engineers. PhD in astrophysics, preferably in the SPICA key areas of research protoplanetary disks, ISM and Starformation in galaxies, galaxy evolution. Knowledge of farinfrared instrumentation is considered a bonus. Employment conditions Employment of this fulltime position at SRONGroningen is by NWOI The Netherlands Foundation of Scientific Research Institutes and will be for a period of 2 years. The salary will be in accordance with the salary scales of NWOI with a maximum of 5.064, gross per month on a fulltime basis for very experienced candidates we offer a maximum of 5.757,. NWOI 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 A holiday allowance of 8 of the gross yearly salary An excellent pension scheme Options for additional personal development Excellent facilities for parental leave Information and application More information about SRON can be found at www.sron.nl. For further information about the position, please contact Dr. Frank Helmich, Astrophysics Program leader at 3106494 23 644. If you wish to apply you can send a motivation letter with CV and the names and addresses of references incl. phone and email via mail to jobssron.nl. Please state the vacancy number SRON 1556 in the subject of your mail. Applications will be accepted until 28 November. Other In the event of equal suitability, preference will be given to female applicants Online screening may be part of the selection procedure No commercial propositions please.

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Wind Tunnel Instrumentation and LabVIEW Developer

2019-01-11 17:31:40| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2017, it generated revenues of 67 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners from 100 to more than 600 seats. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as Europes number one space enterprise and the worlds second largest space business. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide. Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each others expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary on the ground, in the sky and in space. Description of the job Do you love coming up with effective solutions to practical electronics problems? Did you study robotics, electronic engineering or something similar and have since started to build your career, using LabView to design and build data acquisition systems or develop creative ideas for automation? If so, you are just the person we need to help design, build and test our sophisticated wind tunnel models. Its here at Airbus in Filton that we are privileged to carry out this work, with our wind tunnel conducting experiments for both Airbus and External companies. We are proud of our unique legacy of testing every aircraft developed in Filton from Concorde through to the latest A350 XWB. Are you ready to join our high performing team? Do you have a care and attention to detail, able to pick and apply different instrumentation and measurement techniques appropriately, taking inspiration from different fields and challenging how things are done? Would you like the opportunity to develop these abilities on wind tunnel models of aero engines, maybe a helicopter and of course on all our latest aircraft? If so, you will take a crucial role in our team, helping us deliver high quality aerodynamic and acoustic data to our customers. Tasks accountabilities Your Tasks o You will design and develop bespoke data acquisition and control systems for Wind Tunnel models, using the suite of National Instruments hardware and software. o You will provide inhouse electronics and instrumentation design and development services. o You will design and build embedded microprocessor circuits and develop software to perform data acquisition and control. o You will love developing your own technical knowhow and relish new, bigger challenges or problems to solve. o You will enjoy working in an international team to share ideas and come up with novel solutions to acquire, control and display test model data. o You will test, maintain, modify and calibrate existing instrumentation, specialist rigs and data acquisition systems. o You will carry out advanced data analytics, finding creative and practical solutions for data acquisition and processing. o You will document instrumentation and software used in the Wind Tunnel and Models. o You will design and build sensor harnesses and cabinet enclosures. o You will manage the routine calibration of equipment and sensors via the onsite calibration facility. You will have some travel within Europe, as required. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Companys success, reputation and sustainable growth. Required skills As the successful candidate, you should be able to demonstrate the following o Degree level in robotics, electronicelectrical engineering, automation or similar. o A good foundation in programming large scale applications using National Instruments LabVIEW, with a desire to grow your abilities further, working stand alone or as part of a team. o Experience of building data acquisition and control systems using National Instruments PXI, Compact RIOFPGA, cDAQ and FieldPoint hardware. o Knowledge of analog and digital electronics including filters. o Experience in software development and circuit design for embedded microprocessors such as Microchip PIC32. o An ability to work handson from first principles to safely diagnose electrical and electronic issues to board level and implement prompt, effective and safe repair schemes. o A good working knowledge of instrumentation pressure transducers, strain gauges, temperature transducers, load cells, encoders etc. o Ability to produce wiringcircuit diagrams o Practical experience of sensor wiring, soldering and control cabinet assembly o A willingness to learn. o Team player and effective communicator o Ability to work systematically with attention to detail o Data analytical methods o Familiarisation with aerodynamic and wind tunnel terminology would be great albeit you can learn that here too. Please share with us a covering letter saying why this job is for you and what your experience would bring to our team. Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including parttime. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We cant promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. We value the strength that diverse perspectives bring to our business, so if you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process please discuss this with the recruiter who contacts you We offer o Excellent competitive salary with yearly reviews o Total remuneration package made up of Basic Salary, Performance Bonus Success Sharing o 25 days holiday Ability to buy 35 additional hours plus bank holidays o Pension Scheme Defined contribution pension scheme with scale matching contribution o Flexible Benefits based on grade Multiple options including health care and car options o Flexible working hours practices including Friday halfday o Onsite social clubs o Strong career development opportunities learning path, opportunities to move internally, UK wide and internationally Apply HERE

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Internal Research Fellow PostDoc on Lunar Prospecting Instrumentation, Science and Operations

2018-12-19 11:30:00| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Research Fellowship Opportunity in the Directorate of Human Robotic Exploration 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 on Lunar Prospecting Instrumentation, Science and Operations This post is classified F2. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Our team and mission The Research Fellow will be based in the Lunar Lander Team of the HRE Development Projects Group. The Lunar Lander Team in the Directorate of Human Spaceflight and Robotic Exploration supports the initiation and leads the implementation of near to medium term lunar exploration mission studies, technology development and flight projects. Current activities include the development of PROSPECT and PILOT for the Russian led mission Luna27. These activities are defined to generate knowledge, technologies, expertise, capabilities and partnership to prepare for future human lunar exploration whilst creating new opportunities for fundamental scientific research. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the ESA website www.esa.int Information on the PROSPECT Project. Fields of activitiesresearch Overview of the field of research proposed A Research Fellow is sought to engage in both independent and supporting research in preparation of future lunar exploration via the PROSPECT package on the Luna27 mission. Work topics include the investigation of specific problems related to the PROSPECT investigation in the areas of sample contamination, volatile loss and preservation, sensor calibration permittivity sensor, cameras and illumination unit, temperature sensors, and in particular the definition and optimization of PROSPECT operations concepts for maximizing the science output. Additional topics may include contributions to data processing, calibration and archiving of PROSPECT and PILOT data. The Research Fellow will work closely with the lunar lander team, to address important scientific questions that affect the PROSPECT design and performances. The candidate will also develop and refine PROSPECT operations concepts and related constraints based on inputs including review of test results regarding their impact on science performance and operations. This will involve working closely with the members of the PROSPECT User Group PROSPECT science team, members of the PROSPECT industrial consortium, and with colleagues in ESA including the PROSPECT project scientist, to perform multidisciplinary research in support of an optimized PROSPECT mission. The generation of technical notes in support of the PROSPECT development activities and of publications on performed scientific investigations is expected. The specific interests and proposed research of the Research Fellow will be taken into account and given priority where possible. The Research Fellow is also expected to create research and collaborative links as needed with other areas of HRE as well as ESAs Science Directorate and ESAs Technical Directorate in order to profit from existing expertise and for exploiting synergies within ESAs various activity areas. Technical competencies Knowledge relevant to the field of research Researchpublication record Ability to conduct research autonomously Breadth of exposure coming from past andor current researchactivities General interest in space and space research Ability to gather and share relevant information 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. Additional requirements Candidates are expected to have research experience in at least one of the below areas, with a demonstrated interest in others data analysis techniques, space instrumentation, data calibration, space data archiving space instrument operations and related planning optimization multispectral imaging fluorescence investigations lunar soil mechanics and sample handing volatile preservation volatile loss in vacuum environments, thermal analysis. Experience in multidisciplinary analysis skills, instrument operations planning, instrument data processing calibration archiving, scientific collaboration, documentation and publication etc. will be considered an asset. Applicants shall also demonstrate flexibility to adjust their program of work to the PROSPECT projects needs. Applicants are required to be able to demonstrate an ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment as part of diverse teams. A proactive approach to identifying opportunities, problem solving and communicating is required 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 Fellow in the Lunar Lander Team is embedded in an ESA project team which is working under tight constraints to achieve the goal of delivering a fully functional and space qualified payload on time and in line with available budget to the Russian Luna27 project. This means that 1. The RFs work is performed in an international and highly interactive environment where ESA, industry, and academia collaborate under schedule constraints to achieve a common goal. For directly project related tasks, schedule constraints may apply to the RFs work. 2. Project activities are taking place in several locations in Europe, and occasionally in Russia. 3. The RF is expected to propose and conduct independent Research in support of PROSPECT related science topics. A time sharing of about 50 of time spent on independent research and 50 of time spent on directly project related activities is envisaged. 4. In general, no laboratory facilities are available in the Lunar Lander Team. On a case by case basis, when supported by the project needs, the use of some lab facility on the premises may be enabled by the PROSPECT project. Any lab facility access needed for the proposed research must be clearly specified in the research proposal. 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 31 January 2019. 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, and the United Kingdom. Nationals from Slovenia, as an Associate Member, or Canada as a Cooperating State, can apply as well as those from 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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