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Scientific Programmer for the Euclid Mission
2013-10-10 12:37:26| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Scientific Programmer for the Euclid Mission Location Kapteyn Astronomical Institute httpwww.rug.nlresearchkapteyn, Groningen The Kapteyn Astronomical Institute of the University of Groningen seeks a scientific programmer for the Euclid Netherlands Science Data Centre SDCNL httpwww.rug.nlscienceandsocietytargetnewsandeventsnewsnewslatesteuclidsdc. The SDCNL will be operated as a partnership between the Kapteyn Astronomical Institute httpwww.rug.nlresearchkapteyn and the Donald Smits Centre of Information Technology httpwww.rug.nlscienceandsocietycentreforinformationtechnology. The Euclid mission httpsci.esa.inteuclid has been selected for the Cosmic Visions Program of the European Space Agency. The primary goal of the mission is to investigate the nature of dark energy and dark matter by measuring the accelerated expansion of the universe using different independent methods. The Euclid satellite is expected to be launched in 2019 and has a mission lifetime of five years. The SDCNL is one of seven national data centres which will share the Euclid processing. The SDCNL is responsible for the development in cooperation with the European Space Astronomy Centre in Madrid of the Euclid Archive System EAS. This is a core component of the distributed Euclid Science Ground System and underpins all the Euclid processing. We seek a scientific programmer to take a major role in the development of the EAS. An EAS prototype has already been developed and is being used to support data simulations. The prototype draws heavily on the technologies used in the successful AstroWISE httpwww.astrowise.org system, which was developed for the processing of data from the OmegaCAM instrument on the Verylarge Survey Telescope VST. The Kapteyn Astronomical Institute is also the colead of the organisation unit responsible for processing the large quantity of groundbased data required by the Euclid mission. Depending on their experience, it is also possible that the scientific programmer will play a role in this task. Experience The successful candidate will have experience with Python, SQL, XML, XSD and data modeling. Experience with any of the following would be considered an advantage GridCloud computing, Workflow management systems, UML, SysML, ER, RDBMS, astronomical data processing and astronomical spatial index systems HTM, Healpix. A relevant degree e.g. Astronomy, Computer Science is required and a higher degree would be advantageous. The initial appointment is for 2 years, with the possibility of extension. Useful Links Euclid consortium httpwww.euclidec.org Applications should consist of a CV and a letter of motivation. They should be sent to o.r.williamsrug.nl
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Canada Successfully Concludes Trade Mission to EU
2013-10-10 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
CANADA & EU - A successful trade mission to the United Kingdom, Ireland and Germany has been concluded by Canadian Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz.
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U.N. nuclear agency sends new Fukushima expert mission
2013-10-04 11:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: The U.N. nuclear agency said on Friday it would send an international team of experts to Japan later this month to look into efforts to clean up affected areas around the crippled Fukushima atomic power plant. Japan's nuclear regulator earlier ordered the operator of Fukushima to draft in additional workers if needed to plug leaks of radioactive water from its tanks and report within a week on steps taken to fight the crisis. The warning was the second in as many months issued to Tokyo Electric...
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Woman's mission to remove dangerous ingredient
2013-10-03 00:55:42| Beverages - Topix.net
Energy drinks are cold, refreshing, and packed with electrolytes. But there's something else inside these popular drinks that's worrying.
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Engineering Support to Earth Observation Mission
2013-10-01 10:35:22| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
A Spanish leader company in Aerospace Engineering and Scientific services with more than 45 years of experience working for NASA and 35 years working for ESA seeks a candidate for a postion of Engineering Support to Earth Observation Mission located at ESTEC Netherlands. Specific Tasks S5P is a Earth Observation Mission within the GMES Programme where the Payload Data Ground Segment PDGS is developed by DLR, under direct Project responsibility while the FOS is under ESOC responsibility. The Contractor will support definition, implementation and validation of the Ground Segment in collaboration with the S5P Project team, ESOC and DLR. Furthermore heshe shall support the preparation of the Spacecraft Inorbit Operations up to and including the Commissioning Phase Review. Hisher duties will include Support to the refinement of the Ground Segment Concept within the project team and in collaboration with teams in ESOC and DLR. Refinement and maintenance of the requirements for specific aspects of the Flight Operations Segment and Payload Data Ground Segment. Contribution to the definition of the Spacecraft to Ground Segment Interfaces and monitoring in collaboration with the Spacecraft and AIT manager proper implementation and verification of those Interfaces. Coordination of deliveries of the Level 1B and Level 2 processors to the PDGS developers and follow up corresponding integration and validation tasks. Monitoring of the implementation of the FOS and PDGS, ensuring compatibility between the Spacecraft and the Ground Segment Elements. Support Project Reviews at Satellite, GS and System levels. Preparation of prelaunch ground system validation activities, including generation of test plans and test data in collaboration with the S5P Ground Segment Manager and the Spacecraft and AIT manager. Coordination of daytoday prelaunch validation activities, organize test reviews and generation of reports. Participation in preparation and execution of the inorbit system validation and verification tasks, under the responsibility of the S5P Commissioning Phase Manager. Other tasks priority is nominated Project, other support to be agreed with that Project Manager Participate to EOP ground segment reviews on other projects. Requirements University degree in Engineering or Physics. Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team within the boundaries of assigned tasks and a stringent schedule. Experience relevant to the task description. Proficient in the English language spoken and written Applications Interested candidates should send CV and personnal letter to Miguel.Sanchezsciops.esa.int by 14 October 2013
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