Stellenausschreibung

The Helmholtz Centre Potsdam – GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences is the national centre for geosphere research. As a member of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres we are part of the largest scientific organization in Germany. With approximately 1,500 employees our key mission is to secure a profound understanding of the systems and processes of solid Earth, to develop strategies and options for action in addressing global change and its impacts on a regional level, to understand natural hazards and to minimize associated risks, to ensure the sustainable provision of energy and raw materials for a high-tech society and to evaluate the influence of human activity on system Earth.

For Section 1.1 “Space Geodetic Techniques” we invite applications for a:

Research Scientist – LEO POD (f_m_x)

Reference Number 9096

To support our expertise in orbit determination of Low Earth Orbiters we are looking for a motivated research scientist. The position combines implementation tasks regarding advanced orbit modeling and investigations focusing on combined ground and space-based GNSS observations.

Your responsibilities:

Implementation of LEO POD capabilities in the GNSS processing software EPOS.P8
Assessment of advanced LEO orbit modeling and investigations on the achievable orbit accuracy
Combined processing of GNSS ground networks and different LEOs and assessment of the impact on geodetic parameters (e.g., geocenter, terrestrial scale) and offset determination (especially transmitter phase centers)

Your qualifications:

Scientific university education and doctorate in geodesy or related disciplines (e.g., mathematics, physics, informatics)
Experience in GNSS data processing
Experience in developing scientific program packages, knowledge in Unix/Linux-based operating system environments and script programming are an advantage
Very good command of written and spoken English
High motivation and personal responsibility

What we offer:

Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment
State-of-the-art equipment
Public service benefits
Extensive training opportunities
Professional career advice offered by our in-house Career-Centre
Support with finding a good work-life balance offered by benefit@... [Vollständig anzeigen] work
Institute day-care centre on site
Working at the Albert Einstein science park on the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam
Work place within walking distance of Potsdam main train station, or just a short ride on the shuttle bus

Start date: As soon as possible
Fixed-term: 18 months
Salary: The position is classed as salary group 13 according to “TVöD Bund (Tarifgebiet Ost)”. The salary group is determined on the basis of the Collective Wage Agreement and the respective personal qualifications.
Working hours: Full-time (currently 39 h/week); The position is generally suitable for part-time work.
Place of work: Potsdam

Have we piqued your interest?

If so, we look forward to receiving your application by 3rd March 2024. Please use our online application form only.

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