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Internal Research Fellow PostDoc for Training, Learning Tools, Technology

2017-10-10 13:13:01| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Research Fellowship Opportunity in the Directorate of Human Spaceflight and 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 for Training, Learning Tools, Technology This post is classified F2 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESOC, Darmstadt, Germany Description The Internal Research Fellow will be based at the European Astronaut Centre EAC, Cologne, Germany. The European Astronaut Centres tasks are centered around the human component of human spaceflight astronaut selection, training, medical support and surveillance, as well as support of astronauts. The Astronaut Training Division plans and implements training for European Astronauts and Ground Support Personnel as well as training to all ISS Astronauts for the European components of the ISS. Training content covers expeditionary skills e.g., robotics, extravehicular activities as well as scientific experiments and systems knowledge. To provide the best possible training experience for the highly motivated trainees, we continuously strive to improve our training tools and strategies. This position is made available by the Italian Space Agency ASI as part of the ESAASI integrated team. Interested candidates are highly encouraged to visit the ESA website www.esa.int Fields of activitiesresearch The Research Fellow will be integrated in the Astronaut Training Division and the reseach shall be centered around the analysis of past training and the development and validation of new training approaches and tools. This is to include a critical evaluation of present ISS training strategy as applied in ESA. For the development and validation, a focus shall be placed on training options for longer term exploration missions to Moon and Mars. Also, the special skills required for crew autonomy, robotics, and Extravehicular Activities shall be included. Specific duties include TRAINING DATA ANALYSIS Perform analysis and data mining on ISS training data for research purposes and to suggest improvements on the effectiveness, reliability and traceability of spaceflight personnel training TRAINING FLOW DEVELOPMENTIMPROVEMENT Develop strategies for training spaceflight personnel in an exploration scenario, develop and test demonstration and analyse results Research on the influence of cultural background and learning preferences on training methods and tools Research the training needs, most suitable methodologies, features according to different audiences TRAINING METHODS AND TECHNIQUES Perform analysis of training methods and tools and their potential for exploration missions Analyse novel learning techniques and their potential for exploration missions, developing the required testing methodologies and performing case studies if needed Perform research in the area of training cognitive and psychomotor skills in highly critical space critical tasks operation of ROVs robotic arms, rendezvous and docking, surface Extra Vehicular Activity, etc. DISTANCE LEARNING Continuously follow developments of elearning distance learning technologies in higher education with the aim of improving the effectiveness of spaceflight personnel training Apply and refine distance learning technologies to be tested in space analogues as well as to be used in spaceflight personnel training for ISS COLLABORATION AND OUTREACH Create collaborations with universities and institutes for joint testing of advanced training technologies and tools for personnel involved in human and robotics space exploration projects Participate to conferences and publish papers on the work conducted during the fellowship Coordinate the development and delivery of a distance learning pilot course for a selected audience on a suitable subject course creation and delivery Establish at EAC a LCMS for the aforementioned pilot course training management COORDINATION Coordinate the creation of advanced training materials at EAC and provide directions for future developments Tutor interns and trainees on projects concerned with learning methods and tools, elearning, instructional technologies topics Periodically report to the Italian Space Agency about the performed activities 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 Interest in space and space research Ability to gather and share relevant information Behavioural competencies Innovation Creativity Problem Solving Fostering cooperation effective teamworking Results Orientation Education Applicants should have recently completed, or be close to completion of a PhD in Instructional Technologies, Advanced Training, Adult Education, eLearning, Distance Learning or equivalent. Preference will be given to applications submitted by candidates within five years of receiving their PhD. Additional requirements A proven and documented working or research knowledge on topics related to adult learning and training technologies Proven expertise with or strong knowledge of tools and strategies for distance learning, elearning, MOOC, or Learning Management Platforms A proven research or working knowledge of Instructional System Design, Pedagogy, Learning Psychology or Adult Education Coauthorship of peer reviewed papers on subjects related to advanced training methods andor tools, elearning, distance education applied in adult education is desired The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of English is required for this post. As the position is sponsored by the Italian Space Agency ASI, Italian language knowledge at C1 level of the Common European Reference Framework for Languages CERF is required. Knowledge of other member state languages is considered 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 07 November 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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Kodak highlights collaborations with fellow suppliers

2017-09-27 19:46:00| Label and Narrow Web Breaking News

Concurrent with Labelexpo, Kodak is opening a new Flexo Packaging Technology Center in Brussels.

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Internal Research Fellow PostDoc in Modelling of Autonomous Target of Opportunity Operations

2017-09-27 12:12:10| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Research Fellowship Opportunity in the Directorate of Operations. 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 Modelling of Autonomous Target of Opportunity Operations This post is classified F2. Location ESOC, Darmstadt, Germany Our Division and Mission The postholder will be based at the Operations Department at ESOC and will work for two Divisions in particular The Astronomy and Fundamental Physics Mission Division OPSOA, responsible for the definition and preparation of operational ground segment and the execution of astrophysics and fundamental physics missions. This includes, on the one hand, defining requirements for the ground segment needed for individual missions and verifying correct implementation on the other hand, planning and executing all mission operations from launch to endofmission. The Division covers a variety of missions which are either in preparation, like Euclid, or in operations phase, like XMMNewton, INTEGRAL and Gaia. XMMNewton, for example, is an Xray observatory that combines the largest mirror assembly ever flown with advanced detector technology such as CCD cameras and highresolution grating spectrometers together with an optical monitor. It observes cosmic objects like black holes, active galaxies and supernova remnants. The Studies and Special Projects Division OPSOS, responsible for Definition Phase studies for ESA missions and managing services provided to external customers. It also prepares and executes specific special projects, developing innovative operation concepts and technologies for future missions and coordinating cooperative activities with Member States in the flight operations field. The research topic of this vacancy falls under the joint responsibility of OPSOA and OPSOS, since the topic benefits from input from future missions and longterm experience from current ESOCoperated missions. As such, it will be supervised jointly by both Divisions. It is also expected that interaction with ESTEC projects, Science Operations and industry may be required. Candidates interested are encouraged to visit the ESA website www.esa.int Fields of activitiesresearch Modelling of incremental increase of autonomous Target of Opportunity operations ToO for astrophysical missions and its implications for exploration mission operations. Target of Opportunity ToO operations are a classic mission operations topic applicable to different types of astronomy mission. Execution of ToOs currently involves various operational software systems that need to be used to evaluate, replan, reorganise and execute unplanned operations requests at short notice. Similar issues also exist for other mission families. This study aims to evaluate different options for an incremental increase of autonomy in the full endtoend process, eventually including all mission data system components i.e. SOC, MOC FCT, MPS, FDS as well as ground stations and satellite systems. A concept and suitable mathematical computer models will be developed for this purpose. As a first test case, the model could then be applied to an AthenaXIPE ToO study or other suitable missions. Experience from other missions like Swift and INTEGRAL, which have implemented partially automated ToO operations, might also be used as a baseline for further gradual automation of spacecraft andor ground processes. This could ultimately lead to a fully autonomous decisionmaking process triggered by an external ToO andor, potentially, an onboard allsky monitor. The models developed could be initially tested on existing operational SC and subsystem hardware simulators, which currently do not include ToO functionality, with the aim of acting as a development environment for future simulators. The research should also take into consideration integrating a crowd consortium groundsatellite network, analysing its feasibility and the potential reduction in reaction time for the ToO. Continuous interfacing between currently operated missions, future mission preparation and mission development down to spacecraft and ground subsystem level should support the growth of this study. Various iterations are intended to actively increase the flexibility and reliability of the models. The model finally developed should also attempt to address the fundamental practical limit to which the autonomous ToO can be reasonably implemented, based on resources and technical constraints, and trade off the various levels of autonomy achieved by each iteration. This could then, selectively, be followed up and more rigorously detailed by individual projects and Divisions. 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 Interest in space and space research Ability to gather and share relevant information Background in one or more of the following domains solar systems science, astrophysics, space science Experience in mission, spacecraft andor payload operations Knowledge and experience of ground segment, simulators and early operations Mathematical software development Understanding of space system architectures 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 or equivalent qualification in a related technical or scientific discipline, in particular Physics, Mathematics, Aerospace Engineering. Preference will be given to applications submitted by candidates within five years of receiving their PhD. Additional requirements Applicants should have strong mathematical and programming skills as well as some background in spacecraft operations and ground segment architecture. They should be system minded and preferably have experience in mission control systems, spacecraft simulators, mission planning systems and automation systems for mission operations. 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 25 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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Internal Research Fellow PostDoc in Exobiology Research Coordination

2017-09-22 18:11:20| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Research Fellowship Opportunity in the Directorate of Human Spaceflight and 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 in Exobiology Research Coordination This post is classified F2. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Description The Science Department is responsible for the definition and coordination of the scientific research performed onboard of International Space Station ISS, other spaceflight platforms and ground based analogues within the SciSpacE element of the European Exploration Envelope Programme E3P. The overall scientific objectives of SciSpacE until 2024 are defined in 10 science roadmaps which were elaborated with the scientific community. Within the Science Department, the Biology and Environment Research Office is responsible for inputs to programmatic and strategic planning, and the endtoend science coordination of projects in the areas of Biology and Exobiology. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the ESA website www.esa.int Fields of activitiesresearch Exobiology is an interdisciplinary field which addresses the processes leading to the origin of life, the limits of life and identifying the signs of past and present extraterrestrial life. ESA has a long history of providing flight opportunities in low earth orbit, as well as ground based analogues, to support Exobiology research. These includes the short duration space exposure experiments in the BIOPAN facility onboard of Foton capsule missions and long duration exposure using the EXPOSE platforms onboard ISS. The results of these flight experiments and associated ground based studies have provided key information of the survival of microorganisms in the space environment, aspects of panspermia, planetary protection issues and prebiotic chemistry in space and simulated planetary environments. A new set of Exobiology flight experiments are now under preparation for long duration space exposure onboard ISS which will examine changes in biological and chemical samples using in situ diagnostics, as well as post flight analysis on returned samples. The SciSpacE Astrobiology roadmap identifies the key research questions that the Exobiology community aims to address by 2024 using the research platforms available in the programme. The specific top level objectives of the roadmap include understanding the origins of life, understanding habitability and the limits of life, and understanding the signs of life. It is anticipated that studies addressing these objectives will not only provide fundamental science knowledge, but support the interpretation of results from other Exobiology related programmes within the agency such as the Exomars mission. The research fellow will engage in research in preparation and in support of the implementation of the SciSpacE Astrobiology roadmap including Closely work with the project scientist for selected Exobiology experiments to coordinate definition refinement of science requirements with the science teams, to support scientific testing during development of the flight experiment receive and analyse data during the experiment execution. Support the creation of research links and coordinate with the Exobiology science community for identification of research activities in support of the Astrobiology Roadmap objectives, particularly in the area of ground based analogues and simulation to complement the ISS experiments planned in SciSpacE Support the esablishment of the flight and analogue research capabilities needed to address the long term objectives beyond the current programme. 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 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 research topic directly addressing Exobiology, for example microbiologybiology in extreme environments, chemistry or planetary science research relevant to astrobiology topics. Research experience with actual Exobiology flight experiments, studies in terrestrial analogue environments or laboratory simulations of planetary environments is a strong asset. Preference will be given to applications submitted by candidates within five years of receiving their PhD. Additional requirements Applicants should have good analytical skills and be able to work autonomously in a multicultural environment. 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 19 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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Internal Research Fellow PostDoc in OptoMechanical Structural Assessment of Space Systems

2017-09-21 13:11:04| 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 OptoMechanical Structural Assessment of Space Systems This post is classified F2 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Description The Structures, Mechanisms and Materials Division is the centre of competence for the Agency in all areas related to spacecraft and launcher structures, mechanisms and materials and processes. This encompasses spacecraft and launcher lightweight structures, stable structures, structural dynamics, damage tolerance, deployable structuresbooms, active structures, holddown and release devices, electrical motors for space mechanisms, launcher and reentry vehicles, hot and cold structures, landing attenuation systems, seals, valves, parachute systems, separation systems, solar array drive mechanisms, reaction wheels, pointing mechanisms, pyrotechnics, bearings and tribology aspects, all materials and associated manufacturing processes as well as their development, characterization, verification and qualification and related failure investigations. The Division provides support to projects, preparatory programmes and technology programmes. Within this frame, the Structures Section is in charge of all structural engineering aspects. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the ESA website related to the Divisions activities. Fields of activitiesresearch The proposed activity will involve integrating thermal, materials, mechanical, structural and optical domains into a multidisciplinary process with the aim of enabling a deterministic assessment of, for example, optical performance. The successful candidate will be assigned to the Structures Section and will work on the conception, analysis and development of analysis methodologies and software tools for optomechanical analysis and will work closely with mechanical, thermal, materials and optical engineers. In this context, the Research Fellow will be asked to participate in one or more of the following activities Structural modelling and analysis of optical components, optomechanical assemblies and optical payloads to assess structural integrity, dimensional stability and material selection for architecture downselect Thermoelastic structural analysis to evaluate the pointing control and stability, wave front error, coregistration and alignment of optical components and payloads Development of analysis software tools with a focus on optomechanical analysis Evaluation or benchmarking of relevant commercial software tools Support materials test programmes for the evaluation of the mechanical and thermal properties of optical materials, coatings and adhesives Support mechanical and optical test programmes, including the development and application of tools for mathematical model correlation between analytically predicted and experimentally validated optical alignment, coregistration and wavefront error. 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 mechanical engineering, with some background in the topics to be addressed e.g. structural analysis, materials, optics, mechanical and optical testing, software development. Preference will be given to applications submitted by candidates within five years of receiving their PhD. Additional requirements The candidate should have ideally participated in the design or development of ground or spacebased optical payloads or instrumentation. Some experience in the mechanical design, assembly, alignment and testing of optical instrumentation would be an asset. The Research Fellow must be able to work in a team with other international investigators in a 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 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 19 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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