[IGSMAIL-6483] Scientist Positions at DGFI

[Detlef Angermann]

Scientist Positions in Geodetic Reference Systems at DGFI


The Deutsches Geodaetisches Forschungsinstitut (DGFI) invites two
applications for a

                Scientist Position (f/m) in
                Geodetic Reference Systems

The positions are limited initially to 3 years. Salary is according to
TV-L E13. The preferred starting data is 1 December 2011.


Background / Tasks

DGFI participates with two projects in the DFG Research Unit "Space-time
Reference Systems for Monitoring Global Change and for Precise
Navigation". For each project a full-time position with the following
major tasks is available:

a) Refined methods for the combination of the space geodetic
observations (VLBI, SLR, GNSS) for the computation of consistent
terrestrial and celestial reference frames shall be developed and
implemented. It is a joint project of DGFI and Bundesamt fuer
Kartographie und Geodaesie.

b) Sensitivity analysis of the satellite systems (primarily SLR and
GNSS) with respect to the realization of the geodetic datum and
development of adequate combination strategies, which allows for an
optimal exploitation of the technique-specific strengths. It is a joint
project of DGFI and the Institut fuer Astronomische und Physikalische
Geodaesie of the Technische Universitaet Muenchen.


Qualifications

Applicants should hold a university degree in geodesy - with grades
clearly above average. Substantial interest and the ability to combine
theory and practice in the fields of geodesy and geophysical modeling
are required. In addition, applicants should have experience in the
solution of numerically demanding problems. A solid knowledge of the
English language is required. Finally, the ability and willingness to
work in an interdisciplinary team is expected as well as a proactive
attitude. DGFI is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and
encourages applications from female candidates. Handicapped applicants
will be given preference in case of equal qualifications.

For more information contact: Dr. Detlef Angermann
(+49 (0)89 23031-1217) and Dr. Manuela Seitz (+49 (0)89 23031-1294).

Please submit your applications via post or via email to one of the
following addresses:

Deutsches Geodaetisches Forschungsinstitut
Alfons-Goppel-Str. 11, 80539 Muenchen, Germany
mailer at dgfi.badw.de, www.dgfi.badw.de