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GAIA Web developer and Project Coordinator SCJ 2599
2013-02-01 15:39:09| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Summary A fantastic opportunity to work in Gaia Project Scientists Support Team a major astrophysics mission within the ESA science programme. Objective The candidate will be expected to support the daytoday activities of the Science Operation Centre SOC teambased in ESAC, Spain and the Data Processing and Analysis Consortium DPAC by acting as Information Manager within the team, ensuring access for SOCDPAC to the resources provided by the Project Scientist, supporting activities in the domain of outreach to the Gaia scientific community within the boundaries established by the existing ESA infrastructure. Responsibilities Duties The candidate will be required to Maintain and develop the web pages and associated tools used by the Gaia scientific community for the organization and coordination of scientific development activities Maintain the scientific documentation database for Gaia, and facilitate and promote its use within the Gaia scientific collaboration Support internal and external scientific meetings, workshops, and conferences related to Gaia Provide appropriate projectrelated information to the external scientific community, as requested, and with the approval of the Gaia Project Scientist Support the interface between the Project Scientist and the ESA communication bodies Note The candidate must be willing to travel when necessary. Qualifications Experience Masters degree or equivalent in space science, or closely related scientific or engineering field. Experience working in a scientific environment is required. Essential Skills Specific knowledge is required in the following areas Webbased communication tools especially web site management wiki use Programming methods for example, some of java, xml, php, perl Fluency in English is a requirement. Desirable skills A demonstrated interest in outreach activities andor educational support would be an asset. Qualities The contractor must be able to work independently. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary. 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 21 February 2013 Location of the position is ESTEC, NL Benefits Competitive salary 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.
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