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Telescope Configuration Manager	Closing date: 2022-09-14 Contact: Susan Nel
An amazing opportunity for an experienced individual with system engineering knowledge in the area of Configuration Management, especially in the context of radio astronomy telescopes, to join an international organisation and contribute to the delivery of one of the largest scientific facilities on the planet. Come and join us! Apply now via our website: https://recruitment.skao.int/vacancy/telescope-configuration-manager-486871.html As an international organisation, SKAO will facilitate UK work permits for non-resident candidates and support candidates with the relocation process.
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The Telescope Configuration Manager is a key member of the SKAO Assurance Group and will be responsible for the Configuration Management activities on the Radio Telescopes being constructed in South Africa and Australia. These activities include Baseline Management, Configuration Identification of As-Built products, Change Control and Concession Management. The Telescope Configuration Manager will join the SKAO Configuration Management Team and will report to the Head of Configuration Management. The Telescope Configuration Manager will drive the implementation of the Telescope Configuration Management Plan and will work closely with: the System Engineering team to manage changes in requirements and interfaces; with the Product Assurance team to perform Physical Configuration Audits; with the Project Management team to contribute to the Change Management process; and with Contractor Configuration Managers to review and accept data pack deliveries. To manage the software development of the project, SKAO has adopted the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe�) for Lean/Agile development processes. The Telescope Configuration Manager will work closely with the hardware system engineering team and the software management team in order to integrate these deliverables into a coherent configured system. The successful candidate will be an organised individual who understands, or is able to quickly acquire, system engineering knowledge in the area of Configuration Management, especially in the context of radio astronomy telescopes. SKAO is committed to providing a flexible working environment meeting the requests of our Colleagues whilst also fulfilling the needs and objectives of the Observatory. We encourage open conversations during the interview and application process in relation to any specific requirements, and later with line managers to assess individual flexible working arrangements alongside the needs of the organisation and responsibilities and accountabilities of the specific role and team. There may be occasions where this role requires the post holder to work across different time zones. Key Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Duties - Facilitate and coordinate the configuration scope of work for the telescope which include contractors and external partners, ensuring Configuration Management outputs for Identification, Change Control, and Baseline Management and Audits are achieved. - Facilitate and coordinate the production of Design and As-Built documentation from contractors and internal colleagues to ensure that they meet or exceed SKAO requirements, and that they comply with relevant standards and codes of practice. - Provide direction and technical advice to SKA project team members, to support them in their delivery Configuration Management artefacts. - Identify opportunities for processes, facilities or equipment improvements and develop proposals to enhance operational efficiency. - Adapt and develop working practices within Configuration Management, in line with all regulations to ensure that engineering activities/projects are delivered effectively and meet set safety, scheduling, cost and quality objectives. - Proactively collaborate across services/directorates to optimise efficient, effective configuration management activities that supports wider business objectives, and to influence team and specialist peers internally. - Produce technical reports including recommendations; inputs to progress reporting against own planning for own work areas. - Develop the Product Breakdown Structure for the accepted Products as they are integrated into the Telescope. - Draw product baselines in ALIM after reviews. - Deploy methodology for, and manage item serialisation in collaboration with the Operations team. - Upload and manage As-Built data packs for the accepted products. - Manage Engineering Change Proposals against the approved product baseline(s) in accordance with the project change processes. - Register and manage Concessions against non-conforming product items. - Support final product hand-over audits, and perform physical Configuration Audits in support of Product Assurance. - Providing configuration reporting to project forums and management on the Telescope. - Provide technical configuration management advice and coaching to stakeholders. Mandatory Knowledge, Skills and Experience - Degree in System Engineering or other closely related and relevant field, with training in Configuration Management, or equivalent experience. - Significant experience in Configuration Management roles with demonstrable direct experience of formal and stringent Configuration Control in one or more high value engineering development projects. - Substantial experience of Configuration Management practices such as formal configuration baseline control, product breakdown structures, developmental configuration documentation management, as-built configuration management, and functional and physical configuration audits. - Knowledge of ALIM/eB and/or other Configuration Management tools. - Good verbal and written communication skills in English. - Ability and willingness to travel nationally and internationally as required (typically for one week, up to 6 times per year). Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience - Fluency with relevant modern System Engineering processes and tools. - Up to date knowledge of external issues (legislative, regulatory, best practice standards etc.) that affect Configuration Management. - Knowledge of Jira, Jama and Confluence. - Knowledge of Project Management concepts. - Ability to influence stakeholders in a complex organisation. - Familiarity with the formalism for, and requirements of, quality control environments such as ISO 9000. SKA Observatory welcome all candidates, especially those from member countries. Our aim is to recruit and retain the most talented individuals, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, nationality or background. Non-academic Job Offer 1558 submitted on Fri Aug 12 14:13:32 CEST 2022

Senior Domain Engineer	Closing date: 2022-09-30 Contact: Luca Stringhetti,
A unique opportunity for an experienced Senior Engineer to join an international team and participate in the construction, verification and commissioning of one of the largest scientific facilities on the planet. Come and join us! Apply now via our website: https://recruitment.skao.int/vacancy/senior-domain-engineer-492099.html
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At the SKAO we are coordinating a global effort to deliver one of the largest science facilities on the planet. The SKAO telescopes will be next-generation instruments that will help to answer key questions in astrophysics, drive technological innovation and support human capital development. More than a dozen partner countries and over a thousand scientists and engineers around the world are already on board, making the SKA project an international collaboration like no other, and one of the most ambitious science and engineering endeavours of the 21st century. Headquartered in the UK, with telescope sites in Australia and South Africa, the SKAO will be one observatory operating two telescopes, an endeavour spanning three continents. Multinational by design, in early 2021 the SKAO became an intergovernmental organisation, one of only a select handful of science infrastructures to do so worldwide. Being part of Team SKA means contributing to something extraordinary: a uniquely exciting project to advance human knowledge that will last for decades. In return, we offer a diverse multicultural working environment, 30 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme, regular social events, a family-friendly environment and much more. The Role The Senior Domain Engineer will provide engineering support and leadership, both in their specific discipline and across the entire SKA-Mid Telescope. Working in collaboration with the SKAO System Scientists, the Senior Domain Engineer will be responsible for the performance of the SKA-Mid Telescope. Reporting to SKAO Head of Engineering, the Senior Domain Engineer will join the SKA-Mid Telescope Delivery Team, a multidisciplinary team responsible for the ?delivery? of the SKA-Mid Telescope. This role will be known internally as SKA-Mid Telescope Domain Specialist. This role will be based at the SKAO Global Headquarters at the iconic Jodrell Bank Observatory in the UK, and will require occasional travel and liaising with colleagues located overseas. SKAO is committed to providing a flexible working environment meeting the requests of our Colleagues whilst also fulfilling the needs and objectives of the Observatory. We encourage open conversations during the interview and application process in relation to any specific requirements, and later with line managers to assess individual flexible working arrangements alongside the needs of the organisation and responsibilities and accountabilities of the specific role and team. There may be occasions where this role requires the post holder to work across different time zones. Key Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Duties - Provide guidance, advice and technical leadership for the SKA MID Telescope, as a member of the MID Telescope Delivery Team (TDT), both at a system level and in their area of expertise. - Lead engineering analysis, including technical budget analysis, technical notes, and engineering reports as required. - Lead and partecipate in investigations into technical issues. - Advise the TDT Project Manager on technical risks and performance compliance. - Apply a systemic approach to problem solving, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the work area?s technology and process. - Lead team projects, and provide specialist assistance to working groups, colleagues and engineering project managers. - Represent SKAO at technical professional forums to keep up to date with best practice within a specialist engineering field. - Occasionally travel nationally and internationally as required. - Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the SKA Project Engineer. Mandatory Knowledge, Skills and Experience - Degree in Physics, Engineering or another closely related and relevant field, or equivalent experience. - Substantial experience in the engineering of large, high-value research and development projects; radio astronomy, astronomy, telecommunications or defence - or a broad technical knowledge of the engineering of high technology systems, such as large observatories, space systems, telecommunications networks, nuclear power plants, etc. - Proven experience in design and characterisation of complex signal chains, from the detection to the processed digital data. The technical areas of experience could include system performance analysis and simulation in the analog and digital domain as well as optical components, imaging components, sensors, spectroscopic, microwave, particle detectors, opto-electronic detectors & components, signal processing, ADCs and fast read-out electronics. - Experience in working with international projects and scientists from a variety of cultures, including projects with 'in-kind' contribution. - Experience in leading diverse professional staff/project teams with the ability to coach and mentor. - Strong analytical skills and experience in performance, technical budget analysis and in addressing multidisciplinary, multifaceted complex problems. - Effective oral and written communication skills in English with the ability to influence people in widely differing parts of a complex organisation. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience - Membership of, or eligibility for membership of, a recognised national or international engineering institute. - Knowledge of, or a demonstrable interest in, the development, operation and ethos of large-scale international research infrastructures such as observatories. - Experience in design for volume production and/or in large-scale manufacturing and assembly. - Familiarity with telescopes based on radio interferometry, including experience with debugging interferometers at an early stage of development. SKA Observatory welcome all candidates, especially those from member countries. Our aim is to recruit and retain the most talented individuals, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, nationality or background. Non-academic Job Offer 1557 submitted on Wed Aug 10 13:23:50 CEST 2022

Database Engineer	Closing date: 2022-09-12 Contact: Hiring Manager
An amazing opportunity for an experienced and creative software engineer to join a multicultural organisation and support the SKAO database development and operations at a global level.
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At the SKAO we are coordinating a global effort to deliver one of the largest science facilities on the planet. The SKAO telescopes will be next-generation instruments that will help to answer key questions in astrophysics, drive technological innovation and support human capital development. More than a dozen partner countries and over a thousand scientists and engineers around the world are already on board, making the SKA project an international collaboration like no other, and one of the most ambitious science and engineering endeavours of the 21st century. Headquartered in the UK, with telescope sites in Australia and South Africa, the SKAO will be one observatory operating two telescopes, an endeavour spanning three continents. Multinational by design, in early 2021 the SKAO became an intergovernmental organisation, one of only a select handful of science infrastructures to do so worldwide. Our Global HQ is located near the buzzing city of Manchester at the historic Jodrell Bank Observatory, a UNESCO World Heritage site located in the Cheshire countryside. It is home to a rapidly expanding international team of more than a hundred, working in a highly collaborative and inclusive way, in coordination with SKAO teams in Australia and South Africa as part of a global astronomy and engineering community. Being part of Team SKA means contributing to something extraordinary: a uniquely exciting project to advance human knowledge that will last for decades. In return, we offer a diverse multicultural working environment, 30 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme, regular social events, a family-friendly environment and much more. Come and join us! The Role The Database Engineer will ensure that the software platforms supporting the development and operations of the SKA telescopes are developed to the highest standards. This position will initially join the development activities for the Observation Monitoring and Controls for the SKA telescopes, working closely with the teams developing the SKA control system and observatory tools. The Database Engineer will be joining the SKAO Computing and Software team under the supervision of the Services Architect and will work alongside other engineers. The SKA telescopes operate on a range of different computing models and technologies, and the project is always looking at the evolution of the technologies in this area, making this an extremely exciting role. SKAO is committed to providing a flexible working environment meeting the requests of our Colleagues whilst also fulfilling the needs and objectives of the Observatory. We encourage open conversations during the interview and application process in relation to any specific requirements, and later with line managers to assess individual flexible working arrangements alongside the needs of the organisation and responsibilities and accountabilities of the specific role and team. There may be occasions where this role requires the post holder to work across different time zones and, in line with SKAO policy, flexible working hours will be supported in agreement with the line manager. Key Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Duties - Work in coordination with the Services Architect and other platform and network engineers to define the strategy and the activity to support the SKAO database development and operations. - Contribute to the definition of the database architecture with particular attention to our globally distributed operation model. - Be responsible for and drive the consolidation of the technical choices for database implementation across the different areas of development for SKAO. - As the role will interact with telescope operations, some international travel might be required to SKAO partner sites, as necessary and when possible in the context of any international travel restrictions (typically for up to one week, 2-4 times per year). Mandatory Knowledge, Skills and Experience - Experience of software engineering to support and develop Relational Databases and associated services, and ability to write SQL queries, stored procedures, and perform basic database development leveraging SQL database standard. - Experience with different database paradigms and their related technical implementations: relational databases, no-sql or document oriented databases, time series databases. - Experience in developing and supporting operations of highly available database deployments utilising approaches such as sharding, replication and mirroring, and associated recovery techniques. - Ability to analyse requirements and select suitable database technologies to model applications. - Ability to communicate in a professional, friendly and effective manner, both orally and in writing, to an international, multicultural audience. - Be a flexible team player who is adaptable to change. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience - Interest in astronomy and large scientific collaborations - Expert in developing database web-APIs in languages and frameworks such as Python, JS, Go, or C++ - Familiarity with or experience of working based on lean/agile principles SKA Observatory welcome all candidates, especially those from member countries. Our aim is to recruit and retain the most talented individuals, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, nationality or background. Apply here: https://recruitment.skao.int/vacancy/database-engineer-487357.html Non-academic Job Offer 1556 submitted on Fri Aug 05 11:30:49 CEST 2022

PhD Positions in Solar System Science at IMPRS G�ttingen (Germany): Astrophysics, Solar physics, Planetary science	Closing date: 2022-11-01 Contact: Sonja Schuh
The International Max Planck Research School for Solar System Science at the University of G�ttingen in Germany offers a research-oriented doctoral program in Solar system science. The Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research (MPS) offers several PhD positions in astrophysics, solar physics and planetary science for a start in 2023: Read more at http://www.solar-system-school.de/ Apply via https://www.mps.mpg.de/phd/applynow
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The Solar System School invites applications for PhD positions in Solar System Science. Review of applications will begin on 1 November 2022. The International Max Planck Research School for Solar System Science at the University of Göttingen (Solar System School) offers a research-oriented doctoral programme in Solar system science. The Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research (MPS) offers PhD projects in three main areas: Sun and Heliosphere Solar and Stellar Interiors Planetary Science Solar System School students collaborate with leading scientists in these fields and graduates are awarded a doctoral degree from the University of Göttingen or the Technical University Braunschweig. The Solar System School is open to students from all countries and offers an international three-year PhD program in an exceptional research environment with state-of-the-art facilities on the Göttingen Campus. Successful applicants will be offered a three-year doctoral support contract as well as postdoc wrap-up funding. The language of the structured graduate program is English, with complimentary German language courses offered (optional). The program includes an inspiring curriculum of scientific lectures and seminars as well as advanced training workshops and provides relocation costs and travel funds to attend international conferences. Applicants to the Solar System School should have a keen interest in Solar system science and a record of academic excellence. They must have, or must be about to obtain, an M.Sc. degree or equivalent in physics, chemistry, geosciences or a related field, including a written Masters thesis, and must document a good command of the English language. Review of applications for a starting date of September 2023 will begin on 1 November 2022, but other starting times are also negotiable. The positions are awarded on a competitive basis. Applicants must submit the following documents through the online application portal before 1 November 2022: an application form to be filled online, including two short texts describing the applicant's scientific interests and their motivation to apply for PhD projects in the Solar System School, along with the applicant's choice of up to three PhD projects; a curriculum vitae in pdf format; degree certificates and full transcripts of all academic records: i.e. scanned copies of B.Sc. and M.Sc. degree certificates (or equivalent), and lists of all courses with credits and grades issued by the respective school or university, with English or German translations; certificate to prove proficiency in the English language, for candidates whose most recent academic education has not been in English or German for at least two years (e.g. transcript of TOEFL / IELTS scores or equivalent); contact details for two or more referees who have agreed to write a letter of recommendation on behalf of the applicant. The referees will be contacted by the School and will be asked to submit their letters through the online portal no later than 10 November 2022. It is highly recommended to also submit GRE Physics test scores or equivalent for candidates who have obtained their Master's degree at a university outside of the European ECTS area. The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity. The Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of individuals of underrepresented genders and therefore explicitly encourages individuals of underrepresented genders to apply. The Max Planck Society is committed to employing more individuals with severe disabilities. Applications from individuals with severe disabilities are explicitely encouraged. To apply, please Read the official Call for applications 2022 (PDF, Poster) See the list of Open PhD projects in astrophysics To apply, register then login at the Online application portal For further information, please browse the answers to Frequently Asked Questions. PhD Position Offer 1555 submitted on Fri Jul 29 14:39:53 CEST 2022

Short term postdoc position in Warsaw	Closing date: 2022-08-21 Contact: Bozena Czerny
Center for Theoretical Physics PAS invites applications for post-doctoral position at the CTP PAS, financed from the project Constraints on the dark energy properties from observations of active galaxies, Nr DEC-2017/26/A/ST9/00756 (Maestro 9). PI of the project is Prof. Bo?ena Czerny. At the time of application the candidates should either have a PhD degree, obtained not earlier than in 2015, or will obtain a PhD degree before signing the job contract. We search for candidates interested in research in the domain of astrophysics.
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CFT searches for candidates interested in research in the domain of astrophysics. Candidates with previous experience in astrophysics, and in particular in optical observations and in programming, are particularly welcome. Among the tasks of the employed scientists will be the analysis of the potential sources of the systematic errors in distance determination to quasars from the reverberation method and data analysis. Institute we page: https://www.cft.edu.pl/ Advertisement is in News section. Candidates should submit the following documents: 1. The scientific CV, including the major scientific achievements, list of publications, participation in research projects and conferences. 2. Personal questionnaire form (should be downloaded from CTP web site) 3. Three recommendation letters 4. Certified copy of the PhD diploma or the letter from the supervisor about the prospects for completion of the Thesis before the beginning of the employment. 5. Signed RODO clause. Submissions are to be received electronically (only pdf files) at the email rekrutacja @ cft.edu.pl by the closing date of August 21, 2022. In your e-mail?s subject please add the reference number: BC/15/2022.Questions about the project and employment conditions should be sent directly to Prof. Bozena Czerny (bcz @ cft.edu.pl). A review of applications is expected before September 1, 2022. Applicants will be informed about the results by e-mail. The selected candidate will be employed for a period of 11 months. The starting date of the employment is envisaged to be 1 October 2022, but is to some extent negotiable. Academic Job Offer 1554 submitted on Tue Jul 19 17:48:44 CEST 2022

Operations Scientist - SAFe Product Manager	Closing date: 2022-08-19 Contact: Hiring Manager
An amazing opportunity for a talented and motivated Product Manager to support and guide the data processing software development for the construction of one of the largest science facilities on the planet.
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At the SKAO we are coordinating a global effort to deliver one of the largest science facilities on the planet. The SKAO telescopes will be next-generation instruments that will help to answer key questions in astrophysics, drive technological innovation and support human capital development. More than a dozen partner countries and over a thousand scientists and engineers around the world are already on board, making the SKA project an international collaboration like no other, and one of the most ambitious science and engineering endeavours of the 21st century. The Role For managing the software development of the project, SKAO has adopted the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe�) for Lean-Agile development processes. The Operations Scientist / SAFe Product Manager will represent the interests and priorities of the SKA Operations team for the construction and operation of the SKA Telescopes. They will be responsible for ensuring that the SAFe teams deliver value to the Observatory and its users by specifying and prioritising features and capabilities, as well as developing and maintaining the roadmap for data processing software products. The Operations Scientist / SAFe Product Manager will be responsible for coordinating with stakeholders and development teams to define work and assess and accept work when it is complete. As such, the Operations Scientist / SAFe Product Manager will need to understand software development practices and technology. The Operations Scientist / SAFe Product Manager will also be an expert focal point for the development teams, providing expertise and guidance to those teams in the domain of high-performance data processing software. The role, therefore, calls for an organised person who understands and/or is able to quickly acquire system knowledge of radio astronomy telescopes and their operation. As a large and globally distributed project, the software is being developed by multiple teams across different time zones, and the Operations Scientist / SAFe Product Manager will be working with development teams based in the UK, Australia and New Zealand. SKAO is committed to providing a flexible working environment meeting the requests of our Colleagues whilst also fulfilling the needs and objectives of the Observatory. We encourage open conversations during the interview and application process in relation to any specific requirements, and later with line managers to assess individual flexible working arrangements alongside the needs of the organisation and responsibilities and accountabilities of the specific role and team. There may be occasions where this role requires the post holder to work across different time zones and, in line with SKAO policy, flexible working hours will be supported in agreement with the line manager. Key Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Duties As a member of the Software Product Management team working with key internal and external SKAO stakeholders, the post holder will: - Work as part of the Data Processing Program Team delivering the data processing software products, in coordination with the larger software solution and the delivery of the SKA Telescopes. - Collaborate with the Data Processing Software Architect and the Data Processing Release Train Engineer in managing the activities of the data processing agile release train. - Contribute to the Product Management Team in the development and communication of the vision and roadmap for the SKA Observatory?s software development programme to all relevant stakeholders. - Contribute to the Operations group, engaging with the Science Operations and Data Operations teams to understand their priorities in the development of the roadmap. - Develop Features aligned with the vision and roadmap captured and managed in the Program Backlog. - Engage with the teams to define Backlog items. Clarify Backlog items and confirm their understanding within the development teams. - Define acceptance criteria for the work under their ownership and be responsible for accepting the results of the work carried out. - Be an expert stakeholder for the development teams with respect to issues regarding data processing software and systems. - Attend SAFe Program Increment (PI) planning meetings (every 3 months) to prioritize and plan future work and report on work carried out. Mandatory Knowledge, Skills and Experience - Postgraduate qualification in Astronomy, Physics, Computer Science or a closely related and relevant field, or equivalent experience in a professional scientific operational capacity. - Demonstrable understanding of radio astronomy data processing software techniques. - Experience in a similar role managing software development activities in a scientific environment, preferably in a (radio) astronomy setting, or equivalent. - Ability to resolve multifaceted and complex problems, develop coherent solutions and manage workloads and targets in a dynamic and collaborative environment. - Understanding of Agile processes, including the importance of customer focus and the minimisation of waste in business processes. - Ability to build effective working relationships and influence engineers and scientists from a variety of cultures. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience - Experience in developing high-performance and memory-intensive software systems. - Agile certification (Scaled Agile Program Consultant, BCS Agile Practitioner certification, or similar). - Understanding of DevOps processes. - Project management experience in a software development environment. - Ability and willingness to occasionally travel nationally and internationally as required. SKA Observatory welcome all candidates, especially those from member countries. Our aim is to recruit the most talented individuals, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, nationality. Apply here: https://recruitment.skao.int/vacancy/operations-scientist-safe-product-manager-493091.html Non-academic Job Offer 1553 submitted on Tue Jul 19 15:54:34 CEST 2022

7 Postdoc positions in "Theoretical Multi-Messenger Astrophysics" at University of Hamburg, Germany	Closing date: 2022-08-31 Contact: Stephan Rosswog
The successful research associates will conduct original research on the timely topic of "Theoretical Multi-Messenger Astrophysics" in the group of Prof. Stephan Rosswog. The particular focus will be on the theoretical/numerical modelling of the electromagnetic and neutrino signals of major gravitational wave sources. Demonstrated expertise in the relevant areas of theoretical astrophysics and of computational physics/supercomputing are of particular interest.
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Three of these postdoc positions are funded by the Excellence Cluster "Quantum Universe" hosted by the University of Hamburg and they are immediately available. Four additional postdoc positions (to be advertised soon) will be funded by the European Research Council in the framework of the ERC Advanced Grant "From inspiral to kilonova" (INSPIRATION). With its Excellence Cluster "Quantum Universe" the University of Hamburg offers a vibrant international research environment with ample of possibilities to conduct original research across traditional borders. A major motivation for the "Quantum Universe" is to understand mass and gravity and the research team includes leading scientists from mathematics, particle physics, astrophysics, and cosmology at Universit�t Hamburg and DESY. The successful research associates will conduct original research on the timely topic of ?Theoretical Multi-Messenger Astrophysics? in the group of Prof. Stephan Rosswog. The particular focus will be on the theoretical/numerical modelling of the electromagnetic and neutrino signals of major gravitational wave sources. Demonstrated expertise in the relevant areas of theoretical astrophysics (general relativity, hydrodynamics, nuclear equations of state, neutrino physics/transport, nuclear reactions and/or radiative transfer) and of computational physics/supercomputing are of particular interest. For more information please contact Professor Stephan Rosswog under stephan.rosswog @ astro.su.se. For more details and for instructions how to apply please use the following link: https://www.uni-hamburg.de/stellenangebote/ausschreibung.html?jobID=4ff497f025d3d05c66dcb7ba94c43660476e7035 Academic Job Offer 1552 submitted on Thu Jul 14 13:27:00 CEST 2022

Configuration Manager	Closing date: 2022-07-29 Contact: Hiring Manager
An amazing opportunity for an experienced individual with system engineering knowledge in the area of Configuration Management, particularly related to radio astronomy telescopes, to join an international organisation and contribute to the delivery of one of the largest scientific facilities on the planet.
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The Telescope Configuration Manager is a key member of the SKAO Assurance Group and will be responsible for the Configuration Management activities on the Radio Telescopes being constructed in South Africa and Australia. These activities include baseline management, configuration identification of as-built products, change control and concession management. The Telescope Configuration Manager will report to the Head of Configuration Management and will work closely with the Product Assurance team in performing Physical Configuration Audits, being responsible for the acceptance and processing of as-built data packs, as well as driving and managing development and implementation of the Telescope Configuration Management Plan. To manage the software development of the project, SKAO has adopted the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe�) for Lean/Agile development processes. The Telescope Configuration Manager will work closely with the hardware system engineering team and the software management team in order to integrate these deliverables into a coherent configured system. The successful candidate will be an organised individual who understands, or is able to quickly acquire, system engineering knowledge in the area of Configuration Management, especially in the context of radio astronomy telescopes. SKAO is committed to providing a flexible working environment, meeting the requests of our Colleagues whilst also fulfilling the needs and objectives of the Observatory. We encourage open conversations during the interview and application process in relation to any specific requirements, and later with line managers, to assess individual flexible working arrangements alongside the needs of the organisation and responsibilities and accountabilities of the specific role and team. There may be occasions where this role requires the post holder to work across different time zones and, in line with SKAO policy, flexible working hours will be supported in agreement with the line manager. Key Responsibilities - Facilitate and coordinate the configuration scope of work for the telescope which include contractors and external partners, ensuring Configuration Management outputs for Identification, Change Control, and Baseline Management and Audits are achieved. - Facilitate and coordinate the production of Design and As-Built documentation from contractors and internal colleagues to ensure that they meet or exceed SKAO requirements, and that they comply with relevant standards and codes of practice. - Provide direction and technical advice to SKA project team members, to support them in their delivery Configuration Management artefacts. - Identify opportunities for processes, facilities or equipment improvements and develop proposals to enhance operational efficiency. - Adapt and develop working practices within Configuration Management, in line with all regulations to ensure that engineering activities/projects are delivered effectively and meet set safety, scheduling, cost and quality objectives. - Proactively collaborate across services/directorates to optimise efficient, effective configuration management activities that supports wider business objectives, and to influence team and specialist peers internally. - Produce technical reports including recommendations; inputs to progress reporting against own planning for own work areas. - Develop the Product Breakdown Structure for the accepted Products as they are integrated into the Telescope. - Draw product baselines in ALIM after reviews. - Deploy methodology for, and manage item serialisation in collaboration with the Operations team. - Upload and manage As-Built data packs for the accepted products. - Manage Engineering Change Proposals against the approved product baseline(s) in accordance with the project change processes. - Register and manage Concessions against non-conforming product items. - Support final product hand-over audits, and perform physical Configuration Audits in support of Product Assurance. - Providing configuration reporting to project forums and management on the Telescope. - Provide technical configuration management advice and coaching to stakeholders. Mandatory Knowledge, Skills and Experience - Degree in System Engineering or other closely related and relevant field, with training in Configuration Management, or equivalent experience. - Significant experience in Configuration Management roles with demonstrable direct experience of formal and stringent Configuration Control in one or more high value engineering development projects. - Substantial experience of Configuration Management practices such as formal configuration baseline control, product breakdown structures, developmental configuration documentation management, as-built configuration management and functional and physical configuration audits. - Experience of ALIM and/or other Configuration Management tools. - Good verbal and written communication skills in English. - Ability and willingness to travel nationally and internationally as required (typically for one week, up to 6 times per year). Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience - Fluency with relevant modern System Engineering processes and tools. - Up to date knowledge of external issues (legislative, regulatory, best practice standards etc.) that affect Configuration Management. - Knowledge of Jira, Jama and Confluence. - Knowledge of Project Management concepts. - Ability to influence stakeholders in a complex organisation. - Familiarity with the formalism for, and requirements of, quality control environments such as ISO 9000. SKA Observatory welcome all candidates, especially those from member countries. Our aim is to recruit and retain the most talented individuals, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, nationality or background. Apply here: https://recruitment.skao.int/vacancy/telescope-configuration-manager-486871.html Non-academic Job Offer 1551 submitted on Wed Jul 06 17:46:28 CEST 2022

Postdoctoral position in computational high energy astrophysics	Closing date: 2022-08-31 Contact: Agnieszka Janiuk
We are looking for candidates with a PhD and experience in high energy astrophysics. The scientific topics of the project include the study of the physics of relativistic jets in gamma-ray bursts and their interaction with the surrounding medium. We are also involved in modelling the outflows associated with the kilonova phenomenon.
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We open a new post-doc position at CTP PAS within the research project "Origin of Gamma Ray Bursts and their multimessenger appearance" funded by the National Science Centre under Decision No. DEC-2019/35/B/ST9/04000 (Opus). The project leader is prof. dr hab. Agnieszka Janiuk. The initial period of employment as a postdoc is 1 year with the possibility of extension for another year, subject to satisfactory performance. Required documents: 1. Scientific curriculum vitae including publications, participation in research projects, conference presentations (with the clause "I consent to the processing of my personal data"). 2. motivation letter, including a brief description of one's achievements to date and planned further scientific research 3) a copy of the PhD diploma or information from the Supervisor about the planned date of defending the dissertation (on the day of signing the contract the candidate should have a PhD diploma) 4. in addition, the candidate should arrange to send two letters of recommendation from independent academics, with an opinion on the candidate and his/her scientific activity to date. Documents should be sent electronically to rekrutacja @ cft.edu.pl, by 31 August 2022 with the reference AJ/05/2022. Please email any questions to agnes @ cft.edu.pl. The competition will be resolved by 30 September 2022. Candidates will be informed of the results of the competition via email. Candidates may be asked to submit an online seminar. In the event that no suitable candidate is identified, we reserve the right not to adjudicate the competition. The date of employment at CTP PAS is planned for October 2022, but may be negotiated. For more information about the astrophysics group at CTP PAS , visit http://www.cft.edu.pl/astrophysics. Group leader's website https://www.cft.edu.pl/pages/agnieszka-janiuk Academic Job Offer 1550 submitted on Fri Jul 01 14:39:19 CEST 2022

Postdoctoral position in YSO spectroscopy at the University of Vienna	Closing date: 2022-08-31 Contact: Odysseas Dionatos
We invite applications for a postdoctoral researcher position to pursue research related to star formation and ISM physics and chemistry, focusing in spectroscopic studies of young stellar objects with machine learning techniques. The successful candidate will join the research group of Dr. Odysseas Dionatos at the Department for Astronomy at the University of Vienna. The research group works on a range of projects involving machine learning techniques in star formation studies and leads the H2020 project NEMESIS.
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Applicants should have a PhD in astronomy or a closely related field. Experience in star formation, machine learning techniques and IFU spectroscopy are highly desirable. The appointment will be for a period of 3 years with an estimated starting date on November 1st, 2022. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, CV, and a brief statement of research interests (no more than 3 pages) in a single pdf file to odysseas.dionatos @ univie.ac.at by August 31, 2022. Applicants should also arrange for two letters of reference to be sent to the same address by the same deadline. Academic Job Offer 1549 submitted on Thu Jun 23 20:26:27 CEST 2022

Postdoctoral Positions on Extragalactic Astrophysics at the National Observatory of Athens	Closing date: 2022-09-15 Contact: Antonis Georgakakis
Postdoctoral positions in the broad area of AGN demographics and AGN variability at the National Observatory of Athens (NOA). More details at https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/801805
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Applications are invited for two post-doctoral positions at the Institute of Astronomy Astrophysics Space Applications and Remote Sensing (IAASARS) of the National Observatory of Athens (NOA). Successful applicants will work with Dr. Antonis Georgakakis (https://members.noa.gr/age) within the X-ray group of the IAASARS (https://xraygroup.astro.noa.gr) on the broad areas of AGN demographics and AGN variability. The work involves the analysis of X-ray and multi-wavelength observations to characterize large AGN samples as well as the development of models for the interpretation of the observational data in the context of AGN evolution. Collaboration with the University Federico II of Naples and the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics is foreseen. Prospective candidates can apply via email by sending a curriculum vitae, a summary of research interests (limited to 3 pages) and a list of publications (all as pdf files) to Mrs. Maria Vasilaki (m.vasilaki @ noa.gr) before Sept. 15th 2022. Please also arrange for two letters of reference to be sent to the same email address by the above deadline. For mode details plelase refer to https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/801805 Academic Job Offer 1548 submitted on Wed Jun 22 07:54:14 CEST 2022

SKAO Standards Engineer	Closing date: 2022-08-10 Contact: Hiring Manager
An amazing opportunity for a Standards Engineer with experience in defining and executing standards for the delivery of products and services to join an international organisation and contribute to the delivery of one of the largest science facilities on the planet.
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The Standards Engineer will be responsible for the identification and definition (where necessary) of standards and oversee their implementation for the different contracts in the SKA project to ensure the products and services comply with the SKAO, statutory and regulatory requirements. Specifically, this will involve ensuring that the relevant processes, clauses, and requirements in the standards are implemented for the different contracts to enable the achievement of the expected quality in the acquired products and services. Reporting to the Product Assurance Manager, the Standards Engineer will support the Product Assurance team in the implementation of quality assurance and control activities of some of the contracts of the SKA project. The duties of the Standards Engineer also include managerial responsibilities, standing in for the Product Assurance Manager as needed to lead and manage the Product Assurance team. Therefore the Standards Engineer should have experience in delivering projects through objectives setting for team members and motivating them to deliver the expected outcomes through monitoring and conducting performance reviews of each team members against their objectives. The standards engineering activities required for the SKAO will involve several challenges which are unique to research infrastructures and the successful candidate will be one who can rise to these challenges and overcome them to help the Observatory deliver a world leading facility that will create new insights into the workings of the Universe. This role will be based at the SKAO Global Headquarters at the iconic Jodrell Bank Observatory, Cheshire, UK, and flexibility around working hours will be accommodated in agreement with the Line Manager and where operationally viable. Key Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Duties - Identify the SKAO, national and international standards and best practices that are relevant to the different contracts in the SKA project. - Lead the definition of new standards as necessitated by changes or developments during the acquisition of the SKA. - Maintain records of all standards and ensure that they are current for the duration of the SKA acquisition. - Advice the SKAO project team on the applicability and relevance of these standards to the different contracts. - Review providers? Quality Management Plans (QMPs) or other plans as relevant to clarify that they have specified the standards that are specific for providing the products or services in the Scope of their contracts. - Review the providers? compliance evidence against all clauses/processes/requirements in the applicable standards to enable SKAO to accept this evidence at relevant stages of the contracts. - Engage with the providers to ensure that they have instructions or procedures in place to guide the implementation of the standards at the different stages of the products and services development; and their subsequent verification prior to acceptance by SKAO. - Monitor the implementation of the standards at the different stages of the contracts and report to the project team on their proper implementation. - Bringing to the attention of the project team and management any issues or defects, particularly standard-related issues or defects that may affect the quality of the products and services being acquired. - Represent SKAO at national and international forums or working groups to support the development of standards that are relevant to the SKA. - Support the SKAO project team with the acceptance of products and services by: +Reviewing deliverables at different stages of the acquisition against the relevant standards; +Auditing the final products and services against their relevant standards. - Support the implementation of the quality assurance and control activities of some of the contracts through: +Review of providers' quality policy statements and plans to enable the Project Manager to accept them; +Monitor the implementation of the providers' quality plans; +Regularly report to the Project Manager and project team on the overall implementation of the providers' quality plans; +Support the Product Assurance Manager in the arrangement and conduct of Quality Audits. - Travel nationally and internationally as required to providers? sites, the SKA test facilities and the telescope construction sites. Mandatory Knowledge, Skills and Experience - Degree in manufacturing, engineering or related disciplines, or equivalent experience - Demonstrated experience in the implementation of standards in mass production and bespoke manufacturing processes that pertain to electronic equipment, civil works, plant/machinery, fabricated structures or distribution systems (power, data, fluids) - Experience in carrying out quality assurance related activities on major products - Experience of planning and carrying out of test and inspections on equipment and systems - Knowledge and implementation of ISO 9000 and 9001 specific industry equivalent - Demonstrable willingness to develop and maintain own knowledge in the area of standards development - Ability to listen and communicate effectively, verbally and in writing - Able to influence and change behaviour of internal and external stakeholders - Self-motivated, proactive and flexible team player who is adaptable to change Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience - A Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership or ability to demonstrate that you can meet the requirements to attain chartership - Familiarity with Standards in the Defence, Aerospace or Astronomy industries - Understanding of systems engineering processes - Familiarity with major capital research infrastructure projects - Willingness to lead and manage a team to deliver against their objectives for the project Apply here: https://recruitment.skao.int/vacancy/standards-engineer-486309.html Non-academic Job Offer 1546 submitted on Fri Jun 17 16:34:01 CEST 2022

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