德国马克斯普朗克研究所招收彗星物理学博士后

Cometary Physicist : Göttingen, Germany

Cometary Physicist
to participate in the science planning, operation, and scientific data analysis
of the OSIRIS cameras

We need support for the scientific data analysis and the science & operations planning of the
OSIRIS cameras in prime mission at the target comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. The
person in this position will take an active role in the science discussion and in the development
of tools and models in preparation of the observation sequences and the scientific analysis of the image data.

Qualifications:
University degree in physics and relevant experience in cometary research. It is expected that the candidate will work in close co-operation with the international OSIRIS science team.

Experience with the interactive data language IDL is an asset. Fluent command of English is
mandatory.

The position is available immediately for an initial period ending December 2016. The salary
and benefits will be calculated up to the TVöD-E13 category of the German civil services based on qualification and experience. Moving expenses will be covered.

The Max Planck Society wants to increase the number of women in those areas where they are
underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply. The Max Planck Society is committed to employing more disabled individuals and especially encourages them to apply.

The application should include the curriculum vitae, list of publications, list of past employers
(letter of reference), contact information of three referees, and a short cover letter.

Applications should be sent by 15 May 2014 to:
Max-Planck-Institut für Sonnensystemforschung
Dr. Holger Sierks
Justus-von-Liebig-Weg 3
37077 Göttingen
Germany

e-mail: sierks@mps.mpg.de…