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Herschel Science Operations Instrument Calibration Support Engineer SCJ 27689
2014-01-08 16:35:05| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Summary An exciting opportunity for an experienced scientist or engineer to work for Telespazio VEGA within the Herschel Team. Objective To support the further improvement of the calibration and data products in the archive. Responsibilities Duties The engineer will be expected to perform the following service tasks. The priorities of each task and the level to which they are performed will depend on the needs of the observatory plus the capabilities of the successful candidates To understand the general workings of the PACS andor SPIRE science instruments of Herschel, sufficient to be able to answer general community questions To become responsible for the documentation of the PACS or SPIRErelated elements of the Herschel Explanatory Supplement and data processing documentation. To become expert in understanding the post operations development of one of the PACS photometerspectrometer or SPIRE photometer instruments Answer helpdesk questions on instrument operations and data products associated with either the PACS or SPIRE instruments Participate in assessing and updating calibration information and its use in the standard processing pipelines To participate in data processing workshops and work with users in understanding how to handle their Herschel PACS or SPIRE science data To participate in acceptance testing of new software as it relates to the PACS or SPIRE pipeline products and associated data processing software To participate in crosscalibration checks of the Herschel science data as needed Perform data quality checking of problematic observations, as needed Potentially be involved in the formulation of extended processing and data products of the Herschel Science Centre for the Herschel Science Archive Conduct science research based on Herschel data The specific duties include Helpdesk Interactions with Scientists Answering user tickets associated with instrument operations and data processing Instrument Expertise Learn about the technical issues and be involved in technical problem solving for one or more of the Herschel science instruments Data processing Checks of calibration file deliveries to the Herschel Science Centre, checks of software delivered to the data processing system, acceptance testing of data processing capabilities for each software update every year Quality control Perform checks of problematic observations and their associated data for feedback to users Qualifications Experience Masters University degree, PhD preferred, in AstronomyAstrophysics or Physics, or equivalent and relevant professional experience Knowledge of astronomical instrumentation, acquired through astronomical instrument hardware development andor intensive astronomical data reduction experience Experience and understanding of farinfrared instruments would be a distinct advantage Experience in interacting with the scientific community An interest in performing science research with Herschel data is considered a plus Essential Skills Excellent communication skills To work effectively in a team environment and with the astronomical community around the world Be well organized and show a good sense of initiative Excellent level of English both written and spoken Further Details All roles within Telespazio VEGA have a defined closing date, however if a successful candidate is found before the advert expires the role will be closed early. We would therefore advise any candidate to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Closing Date for applications is Monday 13th January Location of the position is ESAC, Nr. Madrid or Potentially Offsite Benefits Competitive Package Security In line with Asylum Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks. httpwww.telespaziovega.comcareersvacanciesj2768.aspx
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