Planetary Scientist - Hannover, Deutschland - Max-Planck-Institut für Sonnensystemforschung

Max-Planck-Institut für Sonnensystemforschung

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Hannover, Deutschland

vor 4 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

Max-Planck-Institute for Solar System Research

The Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research in Göttingen conducts fundamental research in the field of solar system physics.

With its approximately 300 staff members, it is one of the leading institutes in the field of solar physics and planetary research.

In particular, the institute is involved in numerous international space missions.

Planetary Scientist (M/F/d)

Your Tasks

Analysis of spectral and spectrophotometric data obtained by the Dawn instruments Framing Camera (FC) and Visual and Infrared Imaging Spectrometer (VIR)
Processing of spectral data (e.g., photometric correction)
Mineralogical analysis of spectral data
Linkage of image and spectral information
Focus on cryovolcanic sites and processes on Ceres
Publication of scientific manuscripts

You should have

High motivation, problem solving attitude, be a continuous learner and team player
Experience in planetary geology and mineralogy
Experience in data analysis of image and spectral cubes (ENVI, ArcGis, ISIS)
PhD in geosciences or a closely related field
Several published scientific papers in planetary sciences
Fluency in English

Employment Conditions

The fulltime position can be filled starting October 1st 2023 or later. Employment is initially limited to a time period of 2 years
Remuneration is according to the German public salary scale TVöD-Bund E13, depending on qualification and work experience
Temporary teleworking can be negotiated
Social security benefits are in accordance with the public service regulations.

As a scientific institution, the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research offers an attractive international and sophisticated environment with the possibility of implementing one's own ideas and concepts.

Moreover, we offer opportunities to reconcile work and family as well as health promotion.

Application deadline is Sept 4th, 2023.