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Liquid Crystal Chemist Wins AkzoNobel UK Science Award

2014-03-03 06:00:00| Coatings World Breaking News

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Space Science Data Analysis

2014-02-28 17:36:42| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

RHEA is currently recruiting a Space Science Data Analyst to support Science Operations at our clients premises in Madrid, Spain. Tasks and Activities Your primary tasks and activities may include Tasks related to Science Archives and VO Virtual Observatory databases Database design and modelling taking into account the user requirements Database installation, population, monitoring and maintenance Design, develop, deploy and maintain database interfaces for the rest of the archives and VO systems applications related to the database information user administration tools, statistics tools, etc Configuration control and documentation tasks relevant to the above mentioned tasks. Tasks related to Science Archives and VO user interfaces and middletier application Design, develop, deploy and maintain the Science Archive and VO graphical user interfaces which allow the users to make queries to the database, see the results, select products and request them the Science Archive and VO middletier applications which provide transparent access for applications User Interface, Statistics Tool, Archive InterOperability systems, and others to the database and to the data products repository some Science Archive Data Products Visualization tools, which allow to display images and spectra and to perform some simple manipulations zooming, selection, some extraction, Configuration control and documentation tasks relevant to the above mentioned tasks Tasks related to Science Archives and VO data distribution and interoperability applications Design, develop, deploy and maintain Science Archive Data Distribution systems, which allow the users to retrieve archive data products via FTP or via an offline physical media Science Archive interoperability services, which provide a scriptable interface to the science archive databases and data products. VO compliant interoperability systems, making sure all RSSD Science Archives at ESAC are VO accessible ESA VO Portal, including a ESA multimissions archive based on VO protocols VO applications and VO clients Registry, VOSpec, Participating to the VO interoperability working groups where VO standards are discussed and defined Configuration control and documentation tasks relevant to the above mentioned tasks Skills and Experience You must possess the following skills and experience University degree in computer science, or software engineering, or scientific discipline, or equivalent Demonstrated expertise in ESA Ground Segment and Scientific Archives Software engineering Strong experience in designing multitier architecture application in the context of Scientific Archives and Virtual Observatory Extensive experience in JAVA programming language Web technologies http, JSP, web services, etc SQL and XML Graphical User Interfaces application Data Distribution applications through web services UNIX SUN Solaris or Linux, and PCWindows environment The following skills would be highly desirable. Practical knowledge and experience in the Virtual Observatory standards and protocols, working groups, working processes and environment Experience on ESA software engineering processes and software configuration control tools and some scientific background 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 21032014. We look forward to hearing from you!

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BepiColombo Science Operations System Engineer

2014-02-28 15:36:02| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

HE Space is a successful international space company. For over 30 years, we have been supporting our customers with qualified experts in the field of engineering, science and administration. We are currently looking for a System Engineer for BepiColombo Science Operations to support our customer in Spain. BepiColombo Science Operations System Engineer Key Tasks and Responsibilities In this role you will be working at ESAs European Space Astronomy Centre ESAC and will support the BepiColombo mission. You will have the following responsibilities Develop and maintain the BepiColombo Data Processing System DPS including Implementation of the pipelines under SGS development responsibility Integration within the BepiColombo Archive Core System BSCS of the pipelines developed and delivered to SGS Development and implementation of the data processing monitoring and control facilities and the different data transfer mechanisms Participate in the development and maintenance of the other BSCS subsystems Contribute to the installation and setup of the Configuration Control tools used by the BSCS, and in the definition and implementation of the BSCS software development environment. Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience University degree in a scientific or technical field Several years experience in software development and software engineering with good understanding of space operations Experience with and knowledge of Programming languages Java, IDL and C and scripting in Unix environments Graphical User Interface GUI development and maintenance Development of data structures, administration of relational Databases, MySQL and ORACLE Provision and maintenance of tests harnesses Development of Web Applications Knowledge of XML and experience in mapping XML files to Java Objects Knowledge of inter process communication, scientific processing, data analysis and science mission planning and instrument commanding would be an advantage Experience with configuration and version control and software building tools Knowledge of ECSS standards for software development Fluency in English is mandatory knowledge of another European language is an advantage. This job is located in near Madrid. We are looking for candidates who are available from April 2014 or as soon as possible thereafter. If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send us your CV together with a letter of motivation both in English and in Word to Ms Sarah Gonschorek, quoting job reference NLSC2209 before 19Mar14. An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you! Apply for this job

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Science Operations, Archives and VO Java Development, RTCSRE065

2014-02-28 11:35:58| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Support to Science Operations, Archives and VO Java Development, based at European Space Astronomy Centre, Madrid, Spain Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. With over 1500 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of experience and skills, we convey best practice, expertise and innovation in our business. All members of our recruitment team have extensive space experience, so have the insight necessary to support you through the application process. For our activities in the European Space Astronomy Centre we are currently seeking an experience Java programmer to support the Science Archive Team. Applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Spain or be EU nationals. The task requires a person whois dedicated and able to take care of care of design, implementation, operations and evolutive maintenance of the archive software systems data repository and database products metadata, middletier applications, data distribution and interoperability, user and scriptable interfaces. As the archives software systems share a common technical framework, personnel assigned to one archive project can move to another archive project, ensuring easier and efficient knowledge transfer. The opportunity covers two requirements, Data Analysis and Information System Engineer, and covers task related to Science Archives and VO databases Science Archives and VO user interfaces and middletier applications Science Archives and VO data distribution and interoperability applications Qualifications and Requirements Applicants require University degree in computer science, or software engineering, or scientific discipline, or equivalent together with a number of years working within a scientific community. You are a team player and to travel Display good interpersonal and communication skills Comfortable in an international environment and working English Essential Skills Specific knowledge is required in the following areas ESA Ground Segment and Scientific Archives Software engineering Experience in designing multitier architecture application in the context of Scientific Archives and Virtual Observatory Extensive experience in JAVA programming language Experience in Web technologies http, JSP, web services SQL and XML Graphical User Interfaces application Data Distribution applications through web services Virtual Observatory standards and protocols, working groups, working processes and environment would be an asset UNIX SUN Solaris or Linux, and PCWindows environment Desirable Experience on ESA software engineering processes and software configuration control tools and scientific background. Please note that Serco reserves the right of changing the advertisement closing date or to close vacancy at any time. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly in order to avoid any disappointment in such exceptional circumstances. Applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Spain or be EU nationals. If you think you have the skills and experience required for this post please make your application via our eRecruitment site httpswww.amris.comsercorequirementdisplay.php?refSearchrequirementid50263 If you have any questions regarding this opportunity please address them to our recruitment team at space.careersserco.com Position Java Developer Reference RTCSRE065 Application closing date 23 March 2014 Start date May 2014 Duration Until December 2016 Important Please be aware that security clearance may be part of the selection process Register with Serco eRecruitment for automatic email alerts for new opportunities httpswww.amris.comsercoalertssignupform.php For additional information about Serco Group please consult our website www.serco.com For additional information about Serco Europe please consult our website www.serco.comeurope

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Charges Of Blasphemy Over Science Make A Comeback

2014-02-27 18:07:00| Beef

Down through time, few things have been punished more severely than blasphemy or heresy. To disrespect commonly held views, or worse yet to hold unconventional ones, has always been treated fairly severely. My View From The Country read more

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