| Vacancy notice: Project Management Officer at ESAC (Spain)
The scientific chairman and the executive committee of the Gaia Data Processing and Analysis Consortium (DPAC) are supported by the DPAC Project Office (PO), to which the day-to-day management of the overall DPAC development and operations is delegated. The INAF (Italian National Institute for Astrophysics) announces the open position of Project Management Officer to be part of the DPAC PO staff. However, this position (like the rest of the PO members) is located at ESAC (Spain). The position is expected to run until about 2020. More information can be found in the following pdf file and link. Closing date for applications is 15 December 2009. Vacancy notice: 2 positions as Gaia data processing system scientist at MSSL/UCL
As part of the significant MSSL/UCL involvement in ESA's Gaia mission, two posts are available for scientists to lead the scientific development of the core spectroscopic algorithms for the mission data processing. A track record in observational astronomy is essential, ideally including experience with space-based observations. Previous experience in algorithm development within team-based projects is desirable. The successful applicants will provide scientific expertise within a team of software engineers working on the design, development and verification of operational software for the Radial Velocity Spectrometer instrument, which is implemented as part of the European-wide Gaia Data Processing and Analysis Consortium (Gaia DPAC). The role will require close collaboration with the software developers and wider science teams involved in the Gaia project, and the other members of the Astrophysics Group at MSSL/UCL. The applicants will also be encouraged to pursue a programme of research in the area of Galactic formation and evolution.
One post is initially for 1 year, with likely continuation. The other post is for 1-year fixed. The salary will be in the range: £ 28,839 to £ 35,469. The appointment grade will be commensurate with accomplishment and experience.
Informal enquiries may be made to Prof Mark Cropper.
Please apply online for this post at: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/vacancies/adverts/job-list.html.
If there are any difficulties please contact Libby Daghorn at MSSL, University College London, Holmbury St Mary, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6NT, UK.
Closing date for applications is 15 December 2009.
Further information about MSSL in general can be found at http://www.mssl.ucl.ac.uk.
Please, quote ref:0916 in all correspondence.
Job description and person specification (pdf). Post-doc position at the Observatory of Bologna (Italy) on Gaia photometric calibration
The Observatory of Bologna calls for applications to a postdoctoral position to work on the absolute calibration of the Gaia spectrophotometric system. The successful applicant will work in close collaboration with the Bologna group that investigates the scientific models for the absolute calibration of the instrument, and with the teams in Bologna, Barcelona and Groningen engaged in the ground-based observations needed for the definition and construction of the grid of spectrophotometric standars stars. The candidate should have experience in the observations, treatment and flux calibration of photometric and spectroscopic data. More details can be found in the official announcement, in Italian, at this link. For further information and help in compiling the Italian forms, please contact Elena Pancino. Closing date for applications is 12 November 2009. Announcement for the 2010 ESA Fellowship in Space Science
The new ESA Fellowship Programme is open for applications till the 1st October 2009. Fellowships are to begin in late 2010. If you are interested in a Gaia related topic, please, contact us. Vacancy position: Scientific data analyst for Gaia (ESTEC, Noordwijk, the Netherlands)
A vacancy is available to work on the analysis and interpretation of radiation test data taken in the frame of the Gaia mission. The post, within the Gaia Project Scientist’s Support Team at ESTEC, will support to define the optimum Gaia operating strategy to minimise the effects of radiation damage and also to determine and implement a strategy for radiation damage calibration in the on-ground data processing. In case of interest in this position, please contact us before the 21st August 2009. Vacancy position: Software engineer (Open University, UK)
The Open University calls for applications to work on the processing of science alerts and the formulation of 2D-images form the Gaia mission. The candidate should have knowledge of software development using Java, C++, Python or similar languages in a team-based environment. A degree in a relevant discipline is required (e.g. Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering). Full details are available at the following page. Closing date for applications: 13 March 2009. Job vacancy: Java Software Engineer
As part of the significant MSSL/UCL involvement in ESA's Gaia mission, a new post is available for a Software Engineer to join our team developing the core spectroscopic algorithms for the mission data processing. Knowledge and experience of software development using Java, C++ or other object-oriented languages and techniques is essential. Previous experience in algorithm development within team-based projects is desirable. The post is also expected to work on other on-going virtual observatory projects, like AstroGrid, at MSSL. Further information can be found online. Closing date for applications is 3rd March 2009. Vacancy notice: position at ESAC (Madrid)
There is currently a post open (starting next summer) for an optical engineer to join the Calibration team at ESAC. Interested parties can contact Ralf Kohley or William O'Mullane. Closing date: January 26, 2009. Vacancy notice: Software Development Engineer (IMCCE/Paris Observatory, France)
The IMCCE/Paris Observatory invites applications for a Software Engineer to work on the development and maintenance of applications to be developed at IMCCE within DPAC, the Gaia Data Processing and Analysis Consortium. More details, in French and English, are available at IMCCE at the following link. Closing date: January 21, 2009. Vacancy notice: position at the Teramo Observatory (Italy)
The Observatory of Teramo has a vacant position for Master or PhD graduate to work on the pre-processing of raw BP/RP data for blended and contaminated sources. The Teramo group, with the teams of Leiden and Rome, investigates how to extract the clean spectra from the overlapping ones through a careful disentangling of all components and of the sky background. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the treatment of astronomical images and knowledge of the Java programming language. The official announcement and forms, in Italian, can be found at the following link. For further information and help in compiling the Italian forms, please contact Anna Piersimoni. Closing date for application is 20 January 2009. |
