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Internal Research Fellow PostDoc in Radio Navigation
2018-10-25 16:26:28| 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 Radio Navigation This post is classified F2 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Our team and mission The Radio Frequency RF Systems Division provides expert support to ESA programmes in the RF system and technology domains, which include navigation, telecommunication, Earth observation and science. It contributes to the technological development of the Agency. It runs the associated laboratory facilities and manages the associated investments. The Radio Navigation Systems and Techniques Section covers radio navigation techniques and technologies, elements and subsystems capable of generating, receiving, exploiting and analysing the signals from the current and upcoming radio navigation systems GPS, Glonass, EGNOS, Galileo, Beidou, etc., including system design tools and navigation equipment. Emphasis is placed on the engineering aspects, the GNSS system and subsystem evolution, design and technological demonstrator prototyping, and specifically on navigation system design and tools, novel navigation techniques and equipment design and prototyping, onboard receivers and formationflying RF metrology. Fields of activitiesresearch Positioning and navigation have become essential functions in everyday life for professional and massmarket usage. This leads to a continuous extension of the user base phones, wearables, watches, etc., operating environments cities, indoor, etc. and improvement of performance accuracy, resilience, power consumption, etc. The field in which the selected research fellow will focus their activities is signal processing and navigation algorithms to enhance performance and resilience of PNT PositionNavigationTiming solutions in challenging environments multipath and nonlineofsight impairments, interference, etc.. There are two main activities which could be foreseen 1 The first activity will focus on the development of algorithms, in particular navigation algorithms, to enhance the accuracy of GNSS and hybrid GNSS solutions. The main focus shall be on terrestrial users and technologies. 2 The second activity aims at developing solutions combining the latest GNSS with the latest alternative and backup PNT technologies 5G landscape, signal of opportunity incoming from LEO satcoms, etc. to achieve seamless ubiquitous accurate positioning. For the aforementioned activities, development is meant in the broadest sense, covering the design, implementation and testing of solutions e.g. testing through laboratory and field campaigns. 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 General interest in space and space research Ability to gather and share relevant information Behavioural competencies Innovation Creativity Continuous Learning Relationship Management Self Motivation Communication Problem Solving CrossCultural Sensitivity Education Applicants should have recently completed, or be close to completion of a PhD in a relevant engineering domain. Preference will be given to applications submitted by candidates within five years of receiving their PhD. Additional requirements Previous experience in radio navigation signal processing and sensor fusion algorithm design would be an asset, as would knowledge of position estimation algorithms, signal processing and radio communications. 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 so that it can be included in papers to be submitted to relevant specialised 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 23 November 2018. 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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