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Human Research Support Scientist
2015-03-04 18:06:14| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
RHEA is currently recruiting a Human Research Support Scientist to support the Human Research Unit at our clients premises in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. The European Space Agency ESA organizes review and selection of human research experiments proposed by European Investigators for implementation on various platforms. After selection, the experiments are subsequently defined and prepared for execution. The scientific requirements for each individual experiment need to be captured in various documents, and subsequently adjusted according to boundary conditions during the implementation process meanwhile maintaining the scientific merit. The task to coordinate with the science team and act as a focal point within the Agency with respect to scientific aspects of the respective experiment resides with the assigned Project Scientist. The tasks of the Project Scientist require both scientific understanding and experience of the specific aspects related to human research in the ISS. The Project Scientist reports directly to the Head of the ESA Life Sciences Office. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Providing support in defining and documenting the scientific requirements, i.e. definition and maintenance of scientific requirements and keeping uptodate all relevant and necessary documentation for selected experiments on all available human research platforms Providing support in defining a science strategy for the programmes on all available human research platforms Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory Applicants for this post should be qualified as Medical Doctor andor have a PhD in a biomedical discipline. At least 4 years of previous relevant work experience Demonstrated experience in human research project management. Personal research experience in human research as well as hands on experience with spaceflight experiments and knowledge about end to end implementation of ISS research is required. Experience related to other human research platforms such as bedrest, isolation and confinement and radiation facilities are a requirement. Knowledge and experience of the ISS environment and its boundary conditions are required Knowledge of the requirements definition process for scientific experiments are required 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 25032015. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of SECRET or above. About RHEA RHEA is a leading engineering consultancy firm with demonstrated expertise in space, system and secure software solutions. We attract skilled engineers, scientists and management professionals and offer a range of exciting career paths working alongside clients such as the European Space Agency, the European GNSS Agency, EUMETSAT, NATO and Airbus Defence Space.
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