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SRONs mission is to bring about breakthroughs in international space research. Therefore the institute develops pioneering technology and advanced space instruments, and uses them to pursue fundamental astrophysical research, Earth science and exoplanetary research. As national expertise institute SRON gives counsel to the Dutch government and coordinates national contributions to international space missions. SRON stimulates the implementation of space science in our society. SRON stimulates the implementation of space science in our society. SPICA is an Mclass ESA mission and has been selected for a 3 year study phase. SRON, in its role as Principal Investigator, is responsible for the SAFARI instrument onboard SPICA. SAFARI is a grating spectrometer with bolometers read out by Transition Edge Sensors operating at cryogenic temperatures. For the study team we are hiring a Senior Research Scientist fm Vacancy 1425 Job summary The successful candidate will be member of the Systems Engineering Team. The SAFARI Systems Engineering Team is an international team consisting of experts within different disciplines. This team leads the development of the SAFARI Instrument, defines the requirements, and collaborates with development teams across Europe, US and Taiwan. The main task of the candidate will be to analyze the overall endtoend instrument performance, with an emphasis on the effects of detector behavior on the overall science data calibration. Important aspects for this are detector nonlinearity, temporal response, effects of thermal drift and impact of cosmic rays. Besides this task the candidate will also contribute to other thermal, electrical and optical issues of the instrument that have to be addressed within the Systems Engineering Team during the phase A study. Tasks Analyze the influence of nonideal Transition Edge Sensor detector performance on the calibration of the SAFARI instrument Contribute to optical, mechanical, electrical, and thermal design studies during the instrument phase A study. Required qualifications PhD in Physics or Optics or equivalent in a discipline related to remote sensing e.g. Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Astronomy 3 years of experience in developing innovative opticalinfrared instrumentation and endtoend calibration Good verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment. Employment conditions Employment of this fulltime position as a senior instrument scientist at SRONGroningen is by NWO The Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research and will be for a period of 2 years with the possibility for a permanent position. If you have shown to perform well at SRON, there is ample opportunity to continue your career. The salary will be in accordance with the salary scales of NWOI, which will be between 46.000,00 and 87.000,00 gross per year, highly depending on your work experience. Online screening may be part of the selection procedure. NWOI and SRON have number of regulations that support employees in finding a good worklife balance. Such as 42 days of vacation leave a year on fulltime basis conditions for teleworking, partly paid parental leave and the possibility to purchase and sell holiday leave. Furthermore we offer generous relocation expenses and support with finding accommodation, we have an excellent pension scheme and there are options for additional personal development. For information For further information about the position, please contact dr. ir. P. Dieleman, telephone 31050363 8286, email P.Dielemansron.nl. Information about SRON can be found at www.sron.nl. Letter of application If you wish to apply you can send a motivation letter with CV to jobssron.nl. Please state the vacancy number 1425 in the subject of your mail. Candidates will be considered until the position has been filled. Internal and external recruiting will be executed in parallel. In the event of equal suitability, preference will be given to female applicants.

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