[IGSMAIL-6806] Fwd: Job Opportunity at GFZ Potsdam: Head of IGS Analysis Center

[Gerd Gendt]

Author: Gerd Gendt

Please find hereafter a position opened at GFZ Potsdam.
( see 
alsohttp://www.gfz-potsdam.de/portal/gfz/Neuestes/Stellenanzeigen/10+Wissenschaftliche+Mitarbeiter/41_1_13 
)

With best regards,
Gerd  Gendt


*Job Vacancy No. 41/1/13 G*

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.

For Department 1 "Geodesy and Remote Sensing", Section 1.1 "GPS/Galileo Earth Observation" invites 
applications for a

*Leading Research Scientist (f/m)*

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.
The candidate (f/m) shall coordinate all scientific and operational activities of the IGS Analysis 
Center and is responsible for the geodetic data analysis.

*Tasks:*

    - Leadership in all scientific and operational activities of the IGS Analysis Center
as well as in the development of the geodetic GNSS software
    - Representation of the IGS Analysis Center within the IGS and other international bodies,
at scientific conferences and workshops
    - Presentation and publication of the results on a high international level
    - Development and implementation of new GNSS analysis algorithms
including automated data processing
    - Development of strategic concepts for a successful operation of the IGS Analysis Center
    - Acquirement of third-party funds for precise geodetic data analysis and
for geophysical application of GNSS data

*Qualifications:*

    - PhD in geodesy, geosciences, mathematics or physics
    - Long-standing experience in GNSS software development and data processing,
and deep knowledge of the underlying models
    - Very good programming skills in FORTRAN or C/C++, as well as in Perl under Unix/Linux
    - Willingness to work in an interdisciplinary and international team and to lead it
    - Excellent scientific abilities proven by a high publication record
    - Experience in acquirement of third-party funds
    - Very good command of English (in writing and oral)

*Special Skills: *

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 (www.geo-x.net), 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.

Date:     as soon as possible
Duration: 3 years with the option of a permanent position
Salary:   EG 14 TVöD-Bund (Ost)
Application period: 23.08.2013
Employment location: Potsdam


Please submit your applications, stating the above given code no. *41/1/13 G* to:

*Helmholtz Centre Potsdam**
**GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences**
**Telegrafenberg**
**14473 Potsdam**
**Germany*

or via email to *bewerbungen at gfz-potsdam.de*

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.

We will retain your application documents for at least three months, even if the application is not 
successful. They will not be returned.

If you have any questions regarding this job offer, please feel free to call Mr Heinze at +49 (0) 
331-288-28878.

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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:gendt at gfz-potsdam.de                *
* IGS GFZ AC         :    AFTP://ftp.gfz-potsdam.de/pub/igsprod      *
*http://www.gfz-potsdam.de/igs               *
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