Internal Research Fellow - Noordwijk, Nederland - European Space Agency

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Daan Van den Berg

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Daan Van den Berg

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Beschrijving

EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY
Internal Research Fellow (PostDoc) in Optical Instrument Performance Enhancement Techniques


Job Requisition ID:18696
Closing Date:2 July :59 CET/CEST
Publication:External Only
Type of Contract:Internal Research Fellow
Date Posted:21 May 2024- Internal Research Fellowship Opportunity in the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality. This post is classified F2 on the Coordinated Organisations' salary scale.
Location
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands
Our team and mission

The post will be open in the Optics Section, Mechatronics and Optics Division, Mechanical Department, Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality.

The Optics Section is responsible for developing a broad range of technologies addressing optical components and related processes, such as for polarizers, gratings, coatings, lenses, mirrors and the metrology of optical components.

Significant work is also carried out on the development of technologies for the next generation of X-ray space telescopes.
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Field(s) of activity/research for the traineeship

You will study and explore novel methods to ensure and improve the radiometric and imaging performance of optical instruments through dedicated hardware measures, instrument characterisation and post-processing algorithms.


In particular, your research activities will include:

  • exploration of novel characterisation and calibration techniques for spectro-radiometric instruments to improve the fidelity of the radiometric data.
- study of straylight characterisation techniques and correction algorithms.
- investigation of methods for onboard aberration control including image analysis/metrology, definition of algorithms and correction.
Some of the topics will include experimental verification activities and require hands-on experience.


Technical competencies
Knowledge relevant to the field of research
Research/publication record
Ability to conduct research autonomously
Breadth of exposure coming from past and/or current research/activities
Ability to gather and share relevant information
General interest in space and space research


Behavioural competencies
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking


Education
You should have recently completed or be close to completing a PhD in optics or physics.


Additional requirements

You should also have:
- the ability to perform conceptual optical design, performance analysis and radiometric budgeting of optical instrumentation.
- knowledge of test and verification methods for optical instrumentation.
- the capability to develop algorithms, and to process and analyse data using appropriate software tools.

The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.


Other information

  • For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework.
  • For further information on the Internal Research Fellowship Programme please visit: Internal Research Fellowship
  • The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests.
Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.
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