Research Associate - Dresden, Deutschland - Technische Universität Dresden

Technische Universität Dresden

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Dresden, Deutschland

vor 3 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

Technische Universität Dresden (TUD), as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most
dynamic research institutions in the country. Founded in 1828, today it is a globally oriented,
regionally anchored top university as it focuses on the grand challenges of the 21st century. It
develops innovative solutions for the world's most pressing issues. In research and academic
programs, the university unites the natural and engineering sciences with the humanities, social
sciences and medicine. This wide range of disciplines is a special feature, facilitating interdisciplinarity
and transfer of science to society. As a modern employer, it offers attractive working conditions to all
employees in teaching, research, technology and administration. The goal is to promote and develop
their individual abilities while empowering everyone to reach their full potential. TUD embodies a
university culture that is characterized by cosmopolitanism, mutual appreciation, thriving innovation
and active participation. For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent
university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their
achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution.**At the
Faculty of Environmental Science, Department of Geosciences,
Institute of Planetary
mission Gaia, a project position as

Research Associate (M/F/x)***starting at the
earliest possible date. The position is currently available for a duration of 1 year.
Subject to the availability of funds, extensions may be possible up to the end of the project in about
2030. The period of employment is governed by Fixed Term Research Contracts Act
(Wissenschaftszeitvetragsgesetz-WissZeitVG). Balancing family and career is an important issue. The
the spatial positions and velocities as well as the astrophysical characteristics of about 2 billion
celestial objects. Gaia is considered as a revolution in astronomy and enjoys the highest international
reputation.
The team of the
Lohrmann Observatory is part of the European Gaia Consortium and primarily
responsible for the relativistic aspects of the data processing as well as the definition, computation
and analysis of the astrometric solutions of Gaia.

Tasks:
Research work in the area of space astrometry with Gaia, especially:

analysis of the data and scientific results of Gaia;***processing as well as for the data analysis and reporting.

The focus of the activity will be adjusted according to personal qualifications and can include for
development of the software automating the selection and verification of quasars in the Gaia data.

Requirements:

- university degree in astronomy, physics, mathematics, computer science or related areas;- reasonable experience in software development; further IT-background is a plus;
- capacity for independent, goal-oriented work, high motivation, readiness to integrate and to

take on responsibilities in the team.

Reasonable knowledge in applied mathematics (for example, statistical data analysis), physics

and astronomy is highly desirable.
TUD strives to employ more women in academia and research. We therefore expressly encourage
women to apply. The University is a certified family-friendly university and offers a Dual Career
equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code
IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment.

(stamped arrival date of the university central mail service applies), preferably via the SecureMail

Fachrichtung Geowissenschaften, Institut für Planetare Geodäsie, Lohrmann-Observatorium,

Herrn Prof. Dr. habil. Sergei A. Klioner, Helmholzstr. 10, 01069 Dresden, Germany. Please submit
cannot be reimbursed.

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