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Archive Scientist in Planetary Science

2021-02-05 17:12:45| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Aurora is an established supplier of skilled manpower to ESA. Aurora has the opportunity to expand our support to ESA in the domain of Science Operations. Happiness of our employees has proven key to obtaining excellent results and a client who also regards us highly for excellent service. Overview Aurora with its Consortium is the largest Service provider of engineering and scientific support at ESAESAC. Employees are our key resource! We know that progress is only achieved by a happy motivated team, thats why Aurora employs top quality staff by offering challenging work, responsibility, a pleasant environment and excellent remuneration. The service to be provided is in support to Archive development and operation. The following main activities will have to be carried out Provide general support to the SGS Science Data Processing and Archiving Coordinator. Provide consultancy and support to the Instrument Teams for the definition of their science products. Support internal reviews of the science products during the design phase. Support and followup the production of all relevant instrument archive documentation e.g. EAICDs, calibration reports by the Instrument Teams. Provide support to mission Science Archive development and followup the mission Archive implementation. Support the definition of requirements for the Planetary Science Archive PSA, including the handling and visualisation of products as well as the map view functionalities. Participate in the Archive Validation Testing activities. Support the verification and validation of all science data deliveries from the instrument teams before delivery to the scientific community. Support the organization of Science Archive peer reviews, as required. Follow up the population of the Archive with the initial data sets and contribute to their validation and quality control. Support to data users helpdesk, data workshops, conferences. Support the definition, specification and production of higherlevel data products e.g. maps for distribution to the scientific community, and the enhancement of existing data sets in collaboration with the Instrument Teams. Support the definition and evaluation of methods and tools for inflight calibrations. Support the reconstruction of the observations geometry and the definition and generation of geometry products as required. Provide Support to the missions e.g. SWT, Conferences, Scientific workshops, etc. as required. Participate in Scientific Working Groups as required. Support the integration and development of the Planetary Data Standard PDS4. Specific qualification requirements PhD or equivalent qualification in astronomy, physics or a related discipline. Proven experience in planetary science and data processing of spacebased data. Expertise with planetary data analysis, reduction and calibration software. Knowledge on instrumentation in at least two scientific disciplines remote sensing, radio science, spectral imaging, particle and plasma physics, insitu measurements. Good knowledge of space geometry concepts and use of other ancillary information including experience with the SPICE ancillary information system. Knowledge of the Planetary Data System PDS standards. Experience of scientific data handling for usage in Planetary Science Archives. Experience in providing support and interacting with instrument scientists and engineers, and with the scientific community is an asset. Knowledge of science operations is an advantage. Excellent analytical and communication skills, and a pragmatic and proactive attitude to resolving problems. Excellent communications skills. A high level of written and spoken English is essential. Legal and Security Requirements All applicants must be legally allowed to work in Spain without the need to obtain a work visa. Only European Union EU, European Economic Area EEA and SWISS citizens can be employed by Aurora in Spain. Applicants are required to provide a copy of their passport and degree certificate. Aurora will validate the Degree with the issuing University and provide evidence to ESA. In line with ESAs security requirements, prior to issuing a letter of employment the applicant shall provide to Aurora a recent official document declaring that they are of good conduct from the country where currently resident, and Aurora will validate your employment history. Location It is expected that the work will be performed at the ESAC, the European Space Astronomy Centre at Villafranca del Castillo, near Madrid Spain. Contract The selected candidate will receive good remuneration in line with ESA Job Class. You will be registered for both social security and tax in Spain. The standard working hours are 40 per week. There are 12 public holidays and an additional 30 annual days holiday. In addition to public health services Aurora provides private medical insurance in Spain. Training to improve efficiency and provide strength for future career are of course included. Aurora can assist financially and provide recent experience information for relocation. To be considered for this Position Prior to 26 February 2021, if you think you are an excellent engineer or scientist and you have the right profile to cover one or more of the above activities, you can directly get in contact with Davide Starnone at email davide.starnoneaurora.nl or you can formally apply via our Job Application form quoting SCOESAC AO210004520ESJD as reference. Thats one small click to apply, one giant leap for your career development.

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Sabinsa\'s Top Scientist Addresses US FDA

2021-01-21 22:04:03| Happi Breaking News

Kalyanam Nagabhushanam presents on curcuminoids and other nutritional ingredients.

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Sentinel Optical SAR Mission Scientist

2021-01-19 12:14:18| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Summary An exciting opportunity for an experienced Optical Scientist to join the Telespazio UK team, working on site at ESTEC, to support Optical mission requirements and activities for future Sentinel missions. Objective The duties of this post relate to Mission Science support to the definition and implementation of future Copernicus 2.0 terrestrial optical Sentinel missions and other optical missions, including support to mission requirements consolidation and the development of geophysical algorithms and preparing products. Ideally, the successfull individual will also monitor the system performance budget up to and including the commissioning phase. In performing these tasks, the individual will report to the relevant StudyProject Manager and, maintaining close coordination with the relevant Mission Scientist and other members of the StudyProject team. For the mission simulator activities, the successful candidate will work closely with the Study TeamProject, but also with experts from the technical directorate. Responsibilities Duties Typical duties for the successful candidate will be Helping to manage the mission requirements for optical Earth observation missions Supporting, convening, and running relevant CHIME and Next Generation Sentinel Mission Advisory Group and Expert Group activities, including associated organisation and administration Coordinating the definition and development of algorithms to be used in the conversion of calibrated Top of atmosphere RadianceReflectances Level 1 to geophysical parameters Level 2 Initiating, managing and monitoring the development of the Level 2 prototype processor, including Definition of the scientific retrieval algorithms, Implementation of the prototypes of the scientific retrieval algorithms, Assessment of Sentinel mission performance on the basis of Level 2 products derived by prototype Level 2 processors. Supporting and monitoring the development of mission specific performance simulators Providing support for the running of the Hypersense campaign activities, including associated satellite acquisitions by PRISMA and DESIS Supporting the definition of the ground segment requirements and interface requirements, regarding Level 1 Level 2 processor implementation and data distribution to the end users Contributing to the preparation, planning and execution of the instrument commissioning and routine operations activities including the Inorbit Verification Phase and Calibration and Validation activities Monitoring the Sentinel mission performance during commissioning phase Support the coordination of collaborative efforts with similar missions from other, national Space Agencies e.g. SBGNASA, EnMAPDLR, PRISMAASI, Landsat NGUSGSNASA Support the generation of project level internal and external reporting e.g., Quarterly Status Reports Maintaining strong partnerships with internal e.g. EOPTECdepartments and external entities e.g. NASA, ASI, DLR Supporting the definition of Level2 information products guaranteed by the SAR missions. Preparing documents and technical notes as required in support of the Project Qualifications Experience Ideally PhD or minimum University Masters degree or equivalent in Remote Sensing, SAR or related ScientificEngineering discipline. Essential Skills Specialised in terrestrial Earth observation remote sensing and optical biogeophysical variable retrieval Demonstrated experience in terrestrial science, with strong knowledge in radiative transfer and vegetation variable retrievals Knowledge on remote sensing principles, retrieval techniques, error assessment, data assimilation principles Strong fundamental background in optical remote sensing, and in particular in hyperspectral remote sensing Familiarity with the Copernicus Space Component Programme Familiarity with ECs directives and policies and services related to vegetation and soil monitoring and related operational Land monitoring services Familiarity with Level 1 and Level 2 processing of vegetation and soil observations and related atmospheric corrections Development of Algorithm Theoretical Baseline Documents ATBDs and in setting up preoperational processing systems Qualities Proactive and analytical attitude to solving problems Good English language skills Good organizational, communication and management skills Able to work independently and in international teams

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Sentinel Optical Mission Scientist

2020-12-21 12:12:17| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Vitrociset Belgium is an international company which specializes in the space industry for over 30 years. The European Space Agency is our biggest client and we provide highly qualified employees to many sites of ESA mainly in the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, France, and the UK. Your career is very important to us, therefore, we provide a permanent contract with great benefits, good salary, relocation package and genuine support to our employees. Currently, we are looking for a highly skilled Sentinel Optical Mission Scientist who will work for ESTEC, in the Netherlands. SPECIFIC TASKS Collection and documentation of user needs for terrestrial optical missions Definition, documentation and management of mission requirements for terrestrial optical Earth observation missions Support to organisation and running of Mission Advisory and ad hoc Expert Group activities Provide scientific support to the mission Study and Project teams during the preparatory, implementation and commissioning phases Assessment of mission performance in relation to observation requirements Support for the definition of ground segment requirements and Level 1 and Level 2 products Support to prototyping and development of scientific retrieval algorithms for geophysical parameters Support and monitor the development of missionspecific performance simulators Support for campaigns and calibrationvalidation planning and activities REQUIREMENTS PhD and a minimum of four years of scientific experience in terrestrial optical or hyperspectral Earth observation remote sensing Ability to work both autonomously and part of a team, with good organisation, planning, management and communication skills Knowledge of remote sensing principles, retrieval techniques, error assessment, data assimilation principles Familiarity with the Copernicus Space Component Programme and related Land Monitoring Service needs Proficient in the English language spoken and written Deadline 28012021 Please note that interviews canwill be held via skype, webex or other digital platforms. The TUD Take up duty will be agreed taking into account how the coronavirus situation develops.

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Sentinel SAR Mission Scientist

2020-12-21 12:12:17| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Vitrociset Belgium is an international company which specializes in the space industry for over 30 years. The European Space Agency is our biggest client and we provide highly qualified employees to many sites of ESA mainly in the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, France, and the UK. Your career is very important to us, therefore, we provide a permanent contract with great benefits, good salary, relocation package and genuine support to our employees. Currently, we are looking for a highly skilled Sentinel SAR Mission Scientist who will work for ESTEC, in the Netherlands. SPECIFIC TASKS The duties of the contractor focus on Mission Science support to future Copernicus SAR Sentinel missions under definition or implementation by ESA. This includes support to mission requirements consolidation and maintenance, traceability to user needs, assessment and documentation of information products to be generated by the missions, their accuracy as a function of the satellite and Level1 characteristics and to verify these can be achieved based on the mission design choices. The Contractor is expected to support the Mission Advisory Group MAG meetings, research and formulation of mission requirements, defining and support to managing relevant studies with the applications and science community, and performing analyses and investigations into critical mission science issues linked to products and product implementation e.g. end to end performance analyses. The position holder is expected to perform the following main tasks Help to the management of the mission requirements for Copernicus SAR missions in support to the Mission Scientists Support the implementation and running of the Copernicus ROSEL and Sentinel1 Next Generation S1 NG MAG and Expert Group activities Define and help manage mission requirement consolidation studies for S1 NG, to interpret user requirements provided by the European Commission and the Copernicus user community, and establish methods to evaluate the endtoend performance of the mission with respect to product quality Define and help manage studies and campaigns required to address any critical issues during the S1 NG and ROSEL mission development Assess in detail the implications of continuity of service as a priority requirement for S1 NG, with respect to the current generation of Sentinel1 Document and develop the synergies between Cband and Lband Copernicus SAR missions operating as a system of systems Support the definition of the ground segment requirements and interface requirements, regarding Level 1 Level 2 processor implementation and data distribution to the end users Support the coordination of collaborative efforts with similar missions from other, national Space Agencies e.g. NISARNASA, SAOCOMCONAE, PalSAR2 and PalSAR4JAXA Develop and document a framework for error budgets for Level2 information products guaranteed by the SAR missions e.g. through the use and further elaboration of Endtoend performance frameworks Support the definition of Level2 information products guaranteed by the SAR missions Preparation of documents and technical notes as required in support of the Project. In performing these tasks, the contractor will report to the relevant Mission Scientists and maintaining close coordination with the relevant Project teams. For Endtoend performance aspects the Contractor will work closely with the Study TeamsProjects, but also with experts from the technical directorate. REQUIREMENTS PhD and a minimum of 6 years scientific experience Knowledge of remote sensing principles, retrieval techniques, error assessment, Strong fundamental background in SAR remote sensing including technical characteristics of SAR satellites Proficiency in the programming and use of software focused on managing satellite data, image analyses, transformation of Level1 data into geophysical information products and statistical and error analyses Familiarity with the Copernicus Programme including the programme goals, the role of the Space Component and the status and scope of Copernicus Services Demonstrated interest in the wider context of Copernicus and its role with respect to EC policies and priorities Familiarity with Level 1 and Level 2 processing of satellite SAR data Experience in the development of Algorithm Theoretical Baseline Documents ATBDs Able to work independently and in teams Good organisational, management and communication skills Proficient in the English language spoken and written Deadline 13012021 Please note that interviews canwill be held via skype, webex or other digital platforms. The TUD Take up duty will be agreed taking into account how the coronavirus situation develops.

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