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How to get Republicans to stop using the Im not a scientist dodge
2014-10-17 19:35:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Grist: In 2012, when Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) was asked by GQ how old the Earth is, he demurred, I`m not a scientist, man. This was not a smooth move. It made him sound like a dumb frat boy. You dont need to be a scientist to know the Earth is roughly 4.54 billion years old, any more than you need to be a scientist to know the Earth is round or it revolves around the sun. All you need to know is what scientists have determined, which Rubio, who sits on the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee,...
Principal Human Factors Scientist
2014-10-15 17:07:21| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Honeywell dynamically expands activities in research and development RD centre in Brno, Czech Republic. Established in 2003, this is the largest RD centre in Europe for Honeywell. Our engineers and scientists develop products and technologies that are linked to our business groups Aerospace, Automation and Controls Solutions and Transportation Systems. This position is a part of Advanced Technology group, a research organization focusing on research in key areas of aerospace industry such as Air Traffic Management Communication, Navigation, Surveillance Control Systems Embedded Systems Crew Interface and Avionics. Responsibilities Lead RD technology projects in the areas of Crew interfacesApplication of HF knowledge EU funded project SESAR User Interface design Human Computer Interaction Leadership and visioning to develop and drive human factors research directions for the cockpit of the future Conceptual design of future products and applications User requirements analyses such as function, task, and cognitive task analyses Identification and development of new products Business development role Leading the transfer activity of research outputs into the products. Contact point for COEs, managing this transfer. Representing Honeywell in early involvement with European OEMs influencecapture the OEM requirements in advance to prepare the products Building relationships with EU funding agencies and EU research partners, participating in proposal activities. Responsible for developing program plans and defining the architecture of the products Requirements Master or Phd degree in Science, Technology or a related field or equivalent experience Expertise and proven track record of experience in following areas human centered design GUI design and advanced visualisation human factors cognitive psychology Domain knowledge of air traffic management, cockpit and avionics systems Leadership skills Experience with leading national and international projects
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CAB MEAT SCIENTIST NAMED TO "40 UNDER 40"
2014-10-14 21:46:10| Cattle Today
It was a rare moment for Phil Bass. That's “Dr. Phil” to all who know the corporate meat scientist for the Certified Angus Beef ® brand.
MIRI Instrument Calibration Scientist
2014-09-19 16:41:05| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Directorate of Science and Robotic Exploration The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST MIRI Instrument Calibration Scientist in the JWST Science Operations Development Team, Operations Development Division, Operations Department, Directorate of Science and Robotic Exploration. This post is classified in the A2A4 grade band of the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION Space Telescope Science Institute, Baltimore USA. DUTIES As part of its collaboration with NASA on the James Webb Space Telescope JWST, ESA is building up a Science Operations Team that will support the testing, commissioning and operations of the nearinfrared spectrograph NIRSpec provided by ESA and of the midinfrared imager and spectrograph MIRI provided by a European Consortium EC. The ESA JWST Science Operations Team is based at the Space Telescope Science Institute STScI in Baltimore, which is under contract with NASA to serve as the science operations centre for JWST. In this context, the postholder will join the ESA JWST Science Operations Team and is expected to bring in additional expertise on midinfrared imaging and spectrography in general and MIRI in particular. The incumbent will report to the Science Operations Development Manager in the ESA JWST Science Operations Team. In addition to the ESA JWST Science Operations Team, the postholder will work in close collaboration with the ESA JWST Project Team, the ESA JWST Project Scientist, the MIRI European Consortium and Test Team, STScI and the NASA JWST Project Team. During the prelaunch phase of the mission the incumbent will be responsible for developing and maintaining an active collaboration with the MIRI test team and in particular with the MIRI EC calibration and operations lead liaising between the MIRI Test Team and the ESA JWST Science Operations Team and facilitating the interaction and collaboration with STScI and NASAs Goddard Space Flight Center GSFC. The work will also include the following tasks working with the MIRI EC on supporting the planning and execution of the JWST ground calibration campaigns involving MIRI in the US, participating in the associated data analysis report preparation and calibration reference file generation working with STScI and the MIRI EC on the definition and specification of the architecture of and detailed algorithms for the MIRI Pipeline Data Reduction system developed by STScI working with STScI on implementing and validating the MIRIspecific elements of the JWST ground system supporting the planning of the detailed content and the execution of the MIRI onorbit commissioning and calibration program. In addition to the above functional duties, the postholder is expected to carry out active astronomical research, potentially in collaboration with members of the MIRI EC and other members of the ESA JWST Science Operations Team. The successful incumbent will be expected to take up duty at STScI no later than spring 2015 in order to contribute to the final ISIM calibration campaign and a successful commissioning phase. Duties will include continuing to contribute to the routine operational phase of the mission as a member of the MIRI support group at STScI as part of ESAs contribution to JWST operations. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Ph.D. or equivalent qualification in astronomy, physics or a related discipline. Candidates must have an established record of independent research and scientific publications in astronomy and an active research programme, preferably aligned with the scientific capabilities of JWST. Expertise with modern astronomical data analysis software, reduction and calibration of spectroscopic data, and experience with the characterisation of IR instrumentation are essential for this post. Expertise with integral field spectroscopy, midinfrared detector systems andor previous experience in science operations of astronomical space missions are considered key additional assets. Prior knowledge of the MIRI instrument is a distinct advantage. Applicants should have excellent analytical, communication and synthesis skills, and a pragmatic and proactive attitude to solving problems. They should also have good interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in an international team environment. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. Due to the duty station, a good knowledge of English is required, together with a working knowledge of French. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. CLOSING DATE The closing date for applications is 17 October 2014. 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, ESA, 810 rue MarioNikis, 75738 Paris, Cedex 15 France. 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, 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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Instrument Scientist
2014-09-19 16:41:05| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Directorate of Science and Robotic Exploration The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST Instrument Scientist in the Mission Operations Division, Operations Department, Directorate of Science and Robotic Exploration. This post is classified in the A2A4 grade band of the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION Space Telescope Science Institute, Baltimore USA. DUTIES As part of its collaboration with NASA on the Hubble Space Telescope HST, ESA is providing scientists to be deployed in different functions at the Space Telescope Science Institute STScl in support of HST science operations. As Instrument Scientist, the holder of this post will ensure that the science instruments obtain highquality astronomical data, that calibrations are optimized to allow scientific interpretation of the data, and that the HST observers have the information they need to make the best scientific use of the HST instruments. Specific tasks of Instrument Scientists include performing user support and serving as contact scientist, providing technical coordination to users on all aspects of their program, ranging from proposal implementation through data analysis generating calibration plans and proposals, performing advanced analysis of calibration data, reviewing calibration products, and making them available to operational systems investigating techniques for improving the scientific output of the science instruments, including algorithms and requirements for data analysis systems and calibration pipelines analysing the instrument status and investigating instrument anomalies generating technical reports and user documentation, and providing reports and presentations on all areas related to the science instruments performing user support by providing technical coordination to users on all aspects of the data archives supporting, as required, the ESA HST Mission Manager and the Project Scientist in a variety of tasks related to the interface with the European astronomical community. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Ph.D. or equivalent qualification in Astronomy, Physics or a related discipline. Knowledge of modern astronomical data analysis software and handson experience with the reduction and calibration of astronomical data are essential for this post. Expertise with astronomical data from space missions in general, and from HST in particular, andor previous operational experience on other astronomical space missions are considered key additional assets. Candidates must have an active research program of their own, preferably involving HST data, andor aligned with the scientific capabilities of JWST in the future. They must demonstrate plans for continuing their active research while in this post. Established collaborations with European and international scientists, and the willingness to pursue these in the future, are considered assets. Applicants should have excellent analytical, communications and synthesis skills, and a proactive attitude to solving problems. They should have good interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in an international team environment. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. Due to the duty station, a good knowledge of English is required, together with a working knowledge of French. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. CLOSING DATE The closing date for applications is 17 October 2014. 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, ESA, 810 rue MarioNikis, 75738 Paris, Cedex 15 France. 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, 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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