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Solar Heliophysics Archives Science Lead
2016-03-02 19:09:43| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Directorate of Science The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST Solar Heliophysics Archives Science Lead in the Science Archives and Computer Engineering Unit, Operations Department, Directorate of Science. This post is classified in the A2A4 grade band of the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION ESAC, Villanueva de la Caada, Madrid Spain. DUTIES Within the Operations Department, the Science Archives and Computer Engineering Unit has responsibility for archiving, providing access to and enabling science exploitation for all ESA space science missions Astronomy, Planetary and Solar Heliophysics. The Solar Heliophysics Archives Science Lead will be responsible for the scientific overview of ESAs Solar Heliophysics Science Archives. The incumbent will report to the Head of the Science Archives and Computer Engineering Unit SCIOE. This post has two major responsibilities Solar Heliophysics Archives Science Lead and Instrument Support Scientist. Responsibilities as Solar Heliophysics Archives Science Lead will include participating in the definition and implementation of the overall strategy relating to the Department archives and science guidelines for longterm preservation and science data exploitation overall scientific coordination with solar heliophysics missions Science Operations Centres SOC and Project Scientists for all aspects related to their missions science archive ensuring along with the archive technical lead that development priorities and plans based on resources are available balancing missionspecific versus general purpose requirements and constraints, in collaboration with all archive stakeholders encouraging and running multimission science exploitation services and activities from the solar heliophysics archives performing science data exploitation research and publishing scientific articles using solar heliophysics archival data representing ESA at scientific conferences and workshops, solar heliophysics science user groups and international alliances. Responsibilities as Instrument Support Scientist will include providing scientific input and guidance on the development and execution of science operations for solar heliophysics missions. In addition to carrying out these responsibilities, the postholder is expected to perform scientific research. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in physics, space science or preferably Solar System science. Extensive experience in the field of solar heliophysics missions, preferably in the context of operating ESA missions, is desirable. A track record of solar heliophysics data exploitation with associated science publications is required. Candidates must be able to develop a strategic vision for the scientific exploitation of ESAs solar heliophysics archives, and be able to persuade the community to use the archives as a treasury science resource. They must also mobilise internal mainly technical resources with a view to implementing this vision. Applicants should have strong analytical, interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to work effectively in a team. Strong communication skills are required to represent ESA at international conferences, workshops and as member of international data alliances. For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these languages is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. Knowledge of another member state language is an asset. CLOSING DATE The closing date for applications is 30 March 2016. Applications from external candidates for this position should preferably be made online at the ESA Web Site www.esa.intcareers. Those unable to apply online should submit their CV to Human Resources, ESAC, P.O. Box 78, 28691 Villanueva de la Caada Madrid, Spain. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. Under ESA Regulations, the age limit for recruitment is 55. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada. Priority will be first given to internal candidates and secondly to external 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.
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