Scientist / engineer space instrument operations

vor 1 Woche

Bern, Bern, Schweiz Universität Bern Vollzeit

The Space Research and Planetology Division of the University of Bern (UniBe) has a position available for operation and archiving of data for the Colour and Stereo Surface Imaging System (CaSSIS) – an imaging system experiment onboard the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO).

Main duties The main duties of the successful candidates will be to support the operations of the CaSSIS instrument within an existing team by:

  • Analysing the predicted spacecraft orbit and supporting the development of our weekly target acquisition programme in collaboration with scientists
  • Iterating proposed solutions with research team members
  • Refining and optimising the operational procedure
  • Determining and reporting correct execution of the transmitted commands
  • Validating science telecommands for uplink to TGO
  • Incorporating instrument maintenance commands as required into the instrument timeline
  • Support of weekly interface meetings with ESA on TGO planning
  • Maintaining and upgrading CaSSIS-internal science planning tools
  • Calibrating data returned from the CaSSIS instrument using existing pipelines for analysis by the science team
  • Applying appropriate standards for archiving of data from interplanetary spacecraft
  • Maintaining wikis and web sites with updated information on the instrument and its operation
  • Interfacing with international organizations (e.g. ESAC, USGS, etc.) to ensure the data are compatible with those standards.
Additional duties

  • Following improvements in automation of our procedures, some time may be available for scientific research at the 25% level. Requirements Essential
  • A minimum of an MSc. in an appropriate subject area (geophysics, applied computing, astronomy) although a PhD is desirable.
  • Excellent knowledge and experience of numerical coding languages (desirable examples are IDL, MATLAB, Python, Fortran, or equivalent programming tools)
  • Experience in processing and manipulating large data sets
  • Demonstrated logical and scientifically rigorous approach to work
  • Competent in the use of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) or equivalent packages
  • Ability to plan and prioritize own workload and deliver outputs in a timely manner
  • Ability to communicate and work with colleagues from a wide range of functional backgrounds (e.g. engineering, science, management, technical, non-technical, etc.) as part of a diverse international team
  • Flexibility and the willingness to travel regularly.
Desirable

  • Knowledge of use of SPICE kernels for orbit analysis
  • Knowledge of the operation and characterisation of spaceflight instruments (possibly including telecommand generation)
  • Experience in PDS (or equivalent) data archiving
  • Experience in processing/reducing instrument data for analysis
  • Some knowledge of computer server and network systems would be helpful. We offer This position will be available initially for 16 months with a high probability of extension for a further 3 years subject to approval of a further extension of the mission and instrument operations. The position is available immediately.
The position is based on-site at the University of Bern, Sidlerstrasse 5, CH-3012, Bern.
The working conditions and salary follow regulations set by the Canton of Bern.

Application Applications including a cover letter, CV an applicable diplomas should be sent by e-mail to:

Tina Rothenbühler, The closing date for initial applications is 20 June 2024 although the position will remain open until filled.

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