The Space Research Group (SRG-UAH) of University of Alcalá, Spain, announces the opening of one Data Engineer/Scientist position to work for 12 months in the development of catalogs & data products related with solar energetic particle events.

• Position Type: First Stage Researcher (R1)
• Categories/Specialties: Data Analysis/Space Science/Solar and Heliospheric Physics
• Deadline: 22/12/2020 - 24:00 h CET

This researcher is linked to Solar energetic particle analysis platform for the inner heliosphere (SERPENTINE) European project, Grant Agreement number 101004159.

SERPENTINE project
The international project Solar energetic particle analysis platform for the inner heliosphere (SERPENTINE), is coordinated by the University of Turku and will be launched at the beginning of 2021. The project, funded by the EU's Horizon 2020 program, will answer several outstanding questions about the origin of Solar Energetic Particle (SEP) events and provides an advanced platform for the analysis and visualization of high-level datasets to benefit the wider heliophysics community. We exploit the unique opportunity provided by the unprecedented fleet of spacecraft currently in the inner heliosphere. The key data comes from the most recent European and US missions, i.e., Solar Orbiter (SolO), Parker Solar Probe (PSP) and BepiColombo (BepiC).
A total of six European universities and research institutes from five different countries participate in the project: University of Turku and University of Helsinki (Finland), University of Kiel (Germany), Imperial College London (UK), Université Paul Sabatier (France) and the University of Alcalá (Spain).

Job description

• Development of calibration and data validation procedures.
• Planning, preparation and documentation of high-level data products corresponding for instruments on board space missions.
• Planning, preparation and maintenance of catalogs and high-level data products.
• Development of a centralized web server for the project’s catalogs and data repositories
• Participation in scientific analysis of data related to solar energetic particle events
• Participation in periodic meetings and teleconferences of the consortium.

Essential Skills

EDUCATION

• Degree in Physics, Mathematics or Engineering.
• Master's degree will be valued in areas related to the profile of the contract.

EXPERIENCE

• Extensive knowledge in scientific and technological systems for Space Science
• Proven advanced programming skills in Python language.
• Proven experience in version control system.
• Knowledge of administration and maintenance of web servers.

LANGUAGES

• English (Advanced level)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proven knowledge of administration and maintenance of web servers.
• Good communication skills and ability to work within a group and to integrate in an international team
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Availability to travel

Contract conditions

• Salary: The gross annual salary will be 24.000 EUR, with deductions of up to 20% for income tax (IRPF) and public health insurance dependent on the candidate’s personal situation. 
• Contract conditions: 12 months. 37,5 h/week
• Candidate to start: 01/02/2021.
• Candidates will work under the supervision of Dr. Raúl Gómez Herrero (PM) and Prof. Dr. Javier Rodríguez-Pacheco Martín (PI) during the term of the contract.
• Workplace: Scientific and Technology Campus (Alcalá de Henares) and/or Guadalajara Campus of the University of Alcalá.

How to apply:

• Interested candidates should send the documentation, before 22/12/2020 at 24:00h CET, through the following link