Project Scientist - Development of a Plasma Spectrometer in Göttingen, Deutschland

Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research

Göttingen, Germany

The position

• Scientific project lead and contact person to ESA
• Contribute to plasma spectrometer design
• Modelling of plasma spectrometer performance
• Supervision of plasma spectrometer calibration
• Analyse, display, and interpret plasma spectrometer data from previous multi-spacecraft missions in the Earth Magnetosphere – relevant for PMO science
• Perform and interpret MHD and hybrid simulation runs at the boundaries of the Earth magnetosphere specifically designed for the trajectories of the seven PMO spacecraft
• Develop and implement data analysis tools for plasma spectrometer data
• Present scientific results at international conferences, team meetings, project-related meetings, and publish in refereed journals

Your qualification

• University degree (PhD) in physics or space engineering
• Knowledge in plasma measurement techniques
• Strong understanding of relevant physical concepts and state-of-the-art space/plasma instrumentation
• Knowledge of common programming tools (Python, etc.)
• Knowledge of ion optics simulation tools
• Strong skills in management and organisation
• Ability to work in a structured manner and to document the work
• Willingness to travel internationally
• Good knowledge of English

You should have

• High motivation, problem-solving attitude, be a continuous learner, and a team player
• Background knowledge in geophysics, plasma physics or astrophysics
• Experience in experimental physics
• Experience in managing smaller projects
• Experience in space projects (ESA, NASA, etc.) is an advantage