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Author: Gerd Gendt<br>
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Please find hereafter a position opened at GFZ Potsdam.<br>
( see also<font size="+1"> </font><a moz-do-not-send="true"
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href="http://www.gfz-potsdam.de/portal/gfz/Neuestes/Stellenanzeigen/10+Wissenschaftliche+Mitarbeiter/41_1_13">http://www.gfz-potsdam.de/portal/gfz/Neuestes/Stellenanzeigen/10+Wissenschaftliche+Mitarbeiter/41_1_13</a>
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With best regards,<br>
Gerd Gendt<br>
<br>
<br>
<b>Job Vacancy No. 41/1/13 G</b><br>
<br>
The Helmholtz Centre Potsdam - GFZ German Research Centre for
Geosciences is the national research centre for Earth sciences
in Germany. With approx. 1100 employees, the GFZ is conducting
interdisciplinary research on the "System Earth\u201d and the
influence of humans on the planet. As a member of the Helmholtz
Association, it is part of Germany\u2019s largest science
organization.<br>
<br>
For Department 1 "Geodesy and Remote Sensing", Section 1.1
"GPS/Galileo Earth Observation" invites applications for a <br>
<br>
<b>Leading Research Scientist (f/m)</b><br>
<br>
Section 1.1 operates one of the Analysis Centers of the
International GNSS Service (IGS). The geodetic products of the
IGS like, e.g., satellite orbits and positions of the GNSS
stations are used worldwide in numerous applications in many
societal areas. The challenges in the future development of the
IGS are mainly the inclusion of new satellite navigation systems
as the Chinese Beidou and the European Galileo system, real-time
data processing and reprocessing activities for geophysical
applications. The basis for the activities of the IGS Analysis
Center at GFZ is a powerful geodetic analysis software, where
presently the software package EPOS (Earth Parameter and Orbit
Determination Software) is deployed.<br>
The candidate (f/m) shall coordinate all scientific and
operational activities of the IGS Analysis Center and is
responsible for the geodetic data analysis. <br>
<br>
<b>Tasks:</b><br>
<br>
- Leadership in all scientific and operational activities of
the IGS Analysis Center <br>
<font size="+1"> </font>as well as in the development of
the geodetic GNSS software<br>
- Representation of the IGS Analysis Center within the IGS
and other international bodies, <br>
<font size="+1"> </font>at scientific conferences and
workshops<br>
- Presentation and publication of the results on a high
international level<br>
- Development and implementation of new GNSS analysis
algorithms <br>
<font size="+1"> </font>including automated data processing<br>
- Development of strategic concepts for a successful
operation of the IGS Analysis Center<br>
- Acquirement of third-party funds for precise geodetic data
analysis and <br>
<font size="+1"> </font>for geophysical application of GNSS
data<br>
<br>
<b>Qualifications:</b><br>
<br>
- PhD in geodesy, geosciences, mathematics or physics<br>
- Long-standing experience in GNSS software development and
data processing, <br>
<font size="+1"> </font>and deep knowledge of the
underlying models<br>
- Very good programming skills in FORTRAN or C/C++, as well
as in Perl under Unix/Linux<br>
- Willingness to work in an interdisciplinary and
international team and to lead it<br>
- Excellent scientific abilities proven by a high publication
record<br>
- Experience in acquirement of third-party funds<br>
- Very good command of English (in writing and oral)<br>
<br>
<b>Special Skills: </b> <br>
<br>
You can expect a very diverse and challenging job in an
international work environment that is characterized by exciting
research projects. The compatibility of work and family life is
of particular concern to the GFZ. Therefore, it offers the
opportunity for flexible working time and workplaces. Moreover,
there is a kindergarten located on the research campus.The GFZ
is a partner with Geo.X (<a moz-do-not-send="true"
class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.geo-x.net">www.geo-x.net</a>),
and as such it is well connected with other geoscience
institutions in Potsdam und Berlin. Geo.X forms the largest
regional cluster of geoscientific expertise in Europe and offers
excellent opportunities for cooperation and development. <br>
<br>
Date: as soon as possible<br>
Duration: 3 years with the option of a permanent position<br>
Salary: EG 14 TVöD-Bund (Ost)<br>
Application period: 23.08.2013<br>
Employment location: Potsdam<br>
<br>
<br>
Please submit your applications, stating the above given code
no. <b>41/1/13 G</b> to:<br>
<br>
<b>Helmholtz Centre Potsdam</b><b><br>
</b><b>GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences</b><b><br>
</b><b>Telegrafenberg</b><b><br>
</b><b>14473 Potsdam</b><b><br>
</b><b>Germany</b><br>
<br>
or via email to <b><a moz-do-not-send="true"
class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:bewerbungen@gfz-potsdam.de">bewerbungen@gfz-potsdam.de</a></b><br>
<br>
Equal opportunity is an inherent part of our personnel policy.
Therefore we are particularly welcoming applications from
qualified women. Severely disabled persons will be given
preferential treatment in the case of equal qualification.<br>
<br>
We will retain your application documents for at least three
months, even if the application is not successful. They will not
be returned.<br>
<br>
If you have any questions regarding this job offer, please feel
free to call Mr Heinze at +49 (0) 331-288-28878.<br>
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* Gerd Gendt *
* _/_/_/ _/_/_/_/_/_/ Helmholtz-Zentrum Potsdam *
* _/ _/ _/ Deutsches GeoForschungsZentrum (GFZ) *
* _/ _/_/ _/_/ _/ Department Geodesy and Remote Sensing *
* _/ _/ _/ _/ Telegrafenberg A17 *
* _/_/_/ _/ _/_/_/ D-14473 Potsdam , GERMANY *
* Phone : ++49 331 288 1114 *
* Fax : ++49 331 288 1759 *
* E-Mail: <a moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:gendt@gfz-potsdam.de">gendt@gfz-potsdam.de</a> *
* IGS GFZ AC : AFTP://ftp.gfz-potsdam.de/pub/igsprod *
* <a moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.gfz-potsdam.de/igs">http://www.gfz-potsdam.de/igs</a> *
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