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Eclipse Science: What Theyve Taught Us, What We Hope to Learn

2017-08-21 13:30:08| Extremetech

Eclipses have informed our understanding of the universe and our place in it for thousands of years. Here, we dive into the observational history of eclipses, from when they were seen as ill omens to the science NASA's satellites will perform during today's total solar eclipse. The post Eclipse Science: What They’ve Taught Us, What We Hope to Learn appeared first on ExtremeTech.

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Real-world foods inspired by science fiction and pop culture

2017-08-09 12:36:00| Food Processing Technology

Food technology has progressed substantially in recent years, and many products that were once considered science fiction have now become science fact. Elliot Gardner takes a look at the most prominent real-life foods that resemble or are inspired by

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Director of Science

2017-08-07 12:11:39| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Vacancy in the Directorate of Science ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged POST GRADE DURATION Director of Science. Offscale on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. The duration of the contract will be from 1 January 2018 until 31 March 2020 it may be renewed. LOCATION ESAC, Villanueva de la Caada Spain. Regular presence at ESA Headquarters, Paris, is required. DUTIES The European Space Agency ESA is Europes gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europes space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world. Under the direct authority of the Director General, the Director of Science is responsible for contributing to ESAwide management, supporting the ESA Director General in discharging his responsibility and tasks and participating in the pursuit of ESAs overall objectives. The Director contributes, in the area of Space Science and Exploration, to forming the Team of Teams at senior management level. In the framework of the ESA matrix organisation comprising programme directorates and support directorates, the Director of Science, under delegation from the Director General, is responsible for the definition, planning and execution of the Agencys Science Programme, for setting the cooperative links with the related programmes of ESA Member States and international partners and for the definition of the scientific elements of exploration projects as well as of the PRODEX Programme. Heshe will provide, as required, scientific advice and support to programmes managed by other directorates of the Agency. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should be toplevel scientists of high international repute with indepth knowledge and experience in functions similar to those described above. Experience in flight hardware and management of largescale international scientific projects is an important asset. Key qualities required for the post are an innovative spirit and a strategicallyoriented mind, a proven capacity to lead change and manage people and teams, excellent relationship management and negotiation skills and the ability to influence highlevel decisions. For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework . Applicants must be eligible for security clearance by their national security administrations. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. An excellent knowledge of one of these two languages is required together with a good working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of another Member State language is an asset. CLOSING DATE Applications for this post in the form of a cover letter and CV should be addressed, no later than 29 September 2017, to the Head of the Human Resources Department at the following email address director.scienceesa.int If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

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