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Atmospheric Scientist
2016-10-19 11:03:59| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Vacancy in the Directorate of Earth Observation 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 Atmospheric Scientist in the Atmospheric Section, Mission Science Division, Science, Applications Future Technologies Department, Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. This post is classified in the A2A4 grade band on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION ESTEC, Noordwijk Netherlands. DUTIES The postholder reports to the Head of the Atmospheric Section of the Mission Science Division. In discharging these responsibilities, specific tasks shall include supporting scientific evaluation of proposals and selection of future missions for implementation contributing to the preparation and elaboration of candidate Earth Explorer, Copernicus and operational meteorology missions, payload definition and associated requirements e.g. mission requirements document, catalogue of future mission data products acting as custodian for mission requirements related to Earth observation satellite missions and as Mission Scientist during the assessment and implementation phases of related missions supporting approved satellite mission projects throughout their development, calibration, validation and commissioning phases, to ensure that their payload and the endtoend system fulfil the relevant mission requirements establishing, maintaining and running international advisory groups related to these missions conducting and supervising inhouse and external scientific studies supporting geophysical algorithm development and related research participating in the preparation of calibrationvalidation, research Announcements of Opportunity and evaluation of corresponding proposals advising the Divisions Campaigns Section on scientific requirements for definition and implementation of aircraft and groundbased campaignsexperiments in association with geophysical algorithm development, product simulation or missionperformance assessment. In this capacity the postholder will provide support to, and advise on the detailed scientific goals of, the various international scientific and operational user communities concerned with Earth System science. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a PhD preferably in atmospheric chemistry, or physics, geophysics or another appropriate scientific field, plus at least ten years experience of atmospheric remotesensing techniques and research, notably in connection with atmospheric composition. Candidates should have specialist knowledge of the relevant types of instrumentation used on the Copernicus, future operational meteorology and Earth Explorer missions, and demonstrable experience from relevant scientific activities either internationally or in ESA Member States. Several years of experience demonstrating an independent working attitude would be an asset. Particular importance will be attached to personal scientific ability, peer credibility, flexibility and adaptability. The candidate will be expected to work as a member of a team. For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. 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. CLOSING DATE The closing date for applications is 15 November 2016. Applications from external candidates should preferably be made online from the ESA website www.esa.intcareers. Those unable to apply online should submit their CV to Human Resources, ESTEC, Keplerlaan 1, 2201 AZ Noordwijk ZH, The Netherlands. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. 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. Priority will first be 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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Space Weather Applications Scientist
2016-10-18 17:04:42| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
RHEA Group is currently recruiting a Space Weather Applications Scientist to support the ESA SSA Space Weather Program at our clients premises in Darmstadt, Germany. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Work particularly with the activities focussing on improving space weather modelling capability and tools geared towards improved space weather forecasting. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory PhD or equivalent academic degree on space physics, space weather or solar physics. Strong background in space weather physics and engineering impacts having carried out original research in a space weather related discipline. Practical experience in developing space weather applications and services Practical experience in advanced space weather modelling techniques is required. Minimum of 5 years of working experience with space weather related topics Experience in working with data models. Experience in participating international industry contracts with a clearly defined management responsibility e.g task or workpackage manager Experience in communicating with international partners including space agencies, international entities and scientific community. Experience in explaining or lecturing space weather related topics to academic community, students and general public. 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 08112016. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of SECRET or above. About RHEA Group RHEA Group 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 and NATO.
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Scientist claims 115 is the hard limit on human lifespan, but its not that simple
2016-10-07 15:28:00| Extremetech
The study confuses correlation with causation and makes a whole lot of fuss about nothing, but its authors still make a good point.
Atmospheric Remote Sensing Scientist
2016-09-14 17:07:22| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Telespazio VEGA Deutschland has been supporting the European Space Industry for over 30 years, including ESA, DLR, EUMETSAT and CNES. To support our customer in the scientific development of algorithms for calibration and test of the UVNS Ultraviolet, Visible, Near infrared, Short wave infrared Sounding Mission we are looking for a university graduated engineer in meteorology, atmospheric physics, remote sensing, or equivalent, with at least 3 years experience in the field of remote sensing. This position is based at our customer EUMETSAT in Darmstadt, Germany. Submission deadline will be 28h of September 2016. ResponsibilitiesDuties Inhouse consultancy support is sought for the ongoing scientific activities in preparation for a future UVNS mission to be flown on the EUMETSAT Polar System Second Generation. The key person will provide support within the Atmospheric Composition Team in the Remote Sensing and Products RSP Division of EUMETSAT, located in Darmstadt, Germany. Heshe will be fully integrated in the Atmospheric Composition Team and will interface with inhouse experts of various disciplines system, instruments, operations, science, and in particular members of the PostEPS Science Team within the RSP Division. The tasks will include Development of algorithms for calibration of UVNS level 0 data Taking into account the constraints imposed by the final goal of implementation of the products within an operational processing system Development of prototype software code for the purposes of testing and validation the algorithms developed Development of an instrument performance model based on specifications to be provided by industry Generation of test data required for the verification of the algorithm and products Generation of associated documentation including test data descriptions, Product Generation Specification PGS, technical reports etc Interfacing with experts across EUMETSAT as needed Collaboration with expert groups and the wider scientific community outside EUMETSAT as appropriate Provision of support to algorithm, and potentially prototype software development activities, for future level 2 product development for the UVNS instrument. In addition, the successful Candidate will provide support to Assessment of results from scientific studies Refinement of mission requirements in response to expert advice and results of scientific studies Scientific assessments related to requirements refinements Interaction with expert teams and the conduct of expert team meetings Participation in reviews. QualificationsExperience A university degree in meteorology, atmospheric physics, remote sensing Minimum 3 years experience in the field of remote sensing Essential Skills Experience in atmospheric remote sensing in the optical spectrum Ultraviolet to Infrared, Experience with instrument calibration and characterisation Familiarity with Earth observation systems in operational meteorology, atmospheric composition and climate monitoring both remote sensing and in situ systems Familiarity with radiative transfer Handling and processing of remote sensing data Very good skills in a higher programming language e.g. Fortran, C. Desirable Skills Quality control of satellite data and products Operational product processing environments Software build environments and tools e.g. make, imake, eclipse, insure Source code control system, e.g. Subversion or CVS. Benefits Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including 30 days holiday, generous training possibilities and Telespazio VEGA Deutschland pension scheme is offered to the successful candidate. Application You are looking for a challenging position in a very interesting, international environment? Then you should send your detailed application preferably online with your availability and current salary status to recruitmenttelespaziovega.de
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