Senior Scientist
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ORGANISATION/COMPANYFaculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy
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RESEARCH FIELDPhysics › Other
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RESEARCHER PROFILERecognised Researcher (R2)
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APPLICATION DEADLINE31/01/2021 00:00 - Europe/Brussels
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LOCATIONAustria › Wien
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TYPE OF CONTRACTTemporary
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JOB STATUSPart-time
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HOURS PER WEEK20
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REFERENCE NUMBER11590
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MARIE CURIE GRANT AGREEMENT NUMBERNo
OFFER DESCRIPTION
You will have the opportunity to work within a dedicated team on forefront science while profiting from the international environment in the Department of Astrophysics within the lively city of Vienna. The department is involved in the development of international astronomical instrumentation projects, both at the European Southern Observatory (ESO) and the European Space Agency (ESA). We are looking for an outstanding candidate for a currently 50% position to strengthen our instrumentation group.
Initially, this post is to be filled for 4 years. Afterwards, there is a possibility to extend the post to a permanent contract.
Active participation in science, education, and management. This involves:
i) Coordination and implementation of astronomical projects connected with ESO, in particular, but not exclusively, instrumentation projects for the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT). Individual tasks include software development, (co-)organisation of and participation in international consortium and collaboration meetings, project administration and correspondence with funding agencies, and contributions to preparatory studies;
ii) Project management, (co-)supervision and (co-)organisation within the institute's "laboratory for astronomical instrumentation" which comprises, apart from ESO and ESA related projects, also the university-owned Leopold Figl Observatory and a local student telescope for education.
Further tasks include:
iii) Conducting independent teaching as defined by the collective bargaining agreement;
iv) (Co-)supervision of students;
v) Contributions to general organisational and administrative tasks. Active participation in science, education, and management. This involves:
i) Coordination and implementation of astronomical projects connected with ESO, in particular, but not exclusively, instrumentation projects for the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT). Individual tasks include software development, (co-)organisation of and participation in international consortium and collaboration meetings, project administration and correspondence with funding agencies, and contributions to preparatory studies;
ii) Project management, (co-)supervision and (co-)organisation within the institute's "laboratory for astronomical instrumentation" which comprises, apart from ESO and ESA related projects, also the university-owned Leopold Figl Observatory and a local student telescope for education.
Further tasks include:
iii) Conducting independent teaching as defined by the collective bargaining agreement;
iv) (Co-)supervision of students;
v) Contributions to general organisational and administrative tasks.
More Information
Benefits
Eligibility criteria
Profile:
- PhD in Astronomy/Astrophysics
- Experience in astronomical software development
- Familiar with at least one major programming language
- Ability to work in a team
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- Excellent communication skills
Selection process
Profile:
- PhD in Astronomy/Astrophysics
- Experience in astronomical software development
- Familiar with at least one major programming language
- Ability to work in a team
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- Excellent communication skills
Additional comments
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Required Research Experiences
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RESEARCH FIELDPhysics › Other
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YEARS OF RESEARCH EXPERIENCENone
Offer Requirements
Skills/Qualifications
Profile:
- PhD in Astronomy/Astrophysics
- Experience in astronomical software development
- Familiar with at least one major programming language
- Ability to work in a team
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- Excellent communication skills
Further desirable qualifications are:
- Experience in teaching and training
- Experience in (co-)supervising students
- Experience in (co-)organising events
Your application should include a letter of motivation, a curriculum vitae (with a list of publications and presentations) and a statement of research interests (maximum of two pages). Please also give names and contact details of 3 persons that can provide on request a recommendation letter.
Specific Requirements
Profile:
- PhD in Astronomy/Astrophysics
- Experience in astronomical software development
- Familiar with at least one major programming language
- Ability to work in a team
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- Excellent communication skills
Further desirable qualifications are:
- Experience in teaching and training
- Experience in (co-)supervising students
- Experience in (co-)organising events
Your application should include a letter of motivation, a curriculum vitae (with a list of publications and presentations) and a statement of research interests (maximum of two pages). Please also give names and contact details of 3 persons that can provide on request a recommendation letter.
EURAXESS offer ID: 584231
Posting organisation offer ID: 11590
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