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2017-06-26 13:11:03| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Deadline 17 July 2017 Client and Location For one of our main customers ESAESTEC, we are currently looking for a biology scientist who will give support to the Biology Environment Monitoring Science Office, onsite at ESTEC. The Biology and Environmental Monitoring Science Office is responsible for inputs to programmatic and strategic planning, and the endtoend science coordination of projects in the areas of Biology, Exobiology and selected Climate Change experiment studies on the International Space Station ISS. The research focus and objectives of this element of the programme until 2024 was recently defined in roadmaps formulated with the research community, which address key scientific topics relevant to Human Space Exploration and issues of Societal and Economic importance. The key theme areas in the Biology and exobiology domain include Astrobiology, Understanding the impact of gravity on biological processes, supporting life in hostile environments. In addition, cosmic radiation is a cross discipline theme that includes biological, human physiology and physics aspects. The current research project portfolio includes over 40 science projects at various stages of implementation, with approximately 400 science team members from across European as well as worldwide. These projects were selected through ESA and international announcements of opportunity and are implemented on the full range of flight and ground platforms available in the programme, including ISS, sounding rocket, parabolic flight and ground based facilities. It is anticipated that these projects will address many of the key questions identified in the science roadmaps. Tasks and Responsibilities Under the authority of the Head of Unit, the candidate will plan and coordinate basic research for space in biology science, as well as identifying, promoting and developing industrial applications on the International Space Station. This includes establishing and clarifying the definition of science requirements for Biology science flight instrumentation along with the science teams concerned and in close cooperation with project developers and operations managers in the Directorate providing timely information to the Utilisation Coordinator regarding the demand for microgravity facilities and flight opportunities, and monitoring ongoing biology science flight experiment projects promoting use of the ISS for applicationoriented and industrial research in biology science by coordinating the initiation and monitoring of Topical Teams and Microgravity Application Programme MAP projects coordinating the use of multiuser facilities available on the ISS or on unmanned space missions by projects identified in the Science in the Space Environment element of ESAs European Exploration Envelope Programme supporting the presentation of biology science research programme implementation to the Life Science Sciences Working Group for recommendation promoting space research in biology science by participating in seminars, workshops and scientific conferences, ensuring scientific reporting of experiment results obtained under the programme. Experience and education Science PhD or Masters Degree in Life Sciences Experience of science definition for ISS project and Experiment Science Requirements ESR process Proficient in the English language Spoken and Written. About ATG Europe Today, ATG is recognized as a leading provider of specialized engineering, scientific and technical services to the European Aerospace, High Tech and Offshore industry. Our headquarters is located in Noordwijk, The Netherlands and we have subsidiaries in Germany and the UK. ATG People is the key player in delivering highly educated personnel for RD environments throughout Europe. We are continually recruiting experienced Engineers for exciting, full time positions based at our customers. As an ATG Engineer, you will be working on very diverse missions and assignments. This opens up unique opportunities to be engaged in innovative projects and challenging you to perform to high standards and utilizing the full extent of your professional knowledge. We need you to complement our super star team! Interested? Submit your CV and personal details through our website or send your application directly to recruitmentatgeurope.com. We encourage you to submit your CV in the Europass format.
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