Instrument Calibration Scientist – ARRAKIHS Mission

Instrument Calibration Scientist – ARRAKIHS Mission

Purpose
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Lead the calibration efforts for the ARRAKIHS mission under the European Space Agency (ESA), ensuring the scientific accuracy of data collected by the instrument.

Description of the position:

• Position:1. Instrument Calibration Scientist – ARRAKIHS Mission
• Professional group: group III.Scientific staff
• Professional category:Research Scientist
• Working hours:37,5hours/week

• Calibration Pipeline Development
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  Lead the design and implementation of the calibration pipeline for data processing.
• Calibration Plan
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  Develop and execute a strategy addressing on-ground and in-flight calibration, including systematic effects.
• Collaboration
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  Coordinate with ESA teams, detector characterization teams, and other calibration groups.
• Performance Analysis
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  Support end-to-end performance assessments and optimizations.
• Documentation
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  Ensure calibration processes are documented and compliant with ESA standards.

• Education
  :
  PhD in Astronomy, Physics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience
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  At least 8 years in astronomical instrument calibration; experience in space missions is highly valued.
• Skills
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  Expertise in calibration techniques, addressing systematic effects, and proficiency in data reduction pipelines.
• Collaboration & Communication
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  Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Background in optical systems, detector technologies, and space instrumentation.
• Experience in ESA projects or missions.
• Proven track record in managing calibration plans for both ground-based and in-flight activities.

Send a motivation letter and CV in PDF format to
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with the reference "Surnames and Name – _177_2024".