Within the new BMBF project SCIASOL (Long-term trends in solar spectral irradiances (SSI) from satellite observations during solar cycles 23 and 24, a detailed re-calibration of SSI data from three European satellite sensors GOME, SCIAMACHY, and GOME-2,covering the time period since 1995 (nearly two solar cycles), shall be carried out. Using these re-calibrated SSI data, extending from the UV to the near IR, changes and variability of solar activity on various time scales from solar rotations to the 11-year solar cycle are to be investigated. The goal is to further reduce uncertainties in changes of solar radiation with the solar cycle which is an important driver of earth’s climate.
Description
Prerequisites for this position are:
* a M.Sc. degree or equivalent in physics, astronomy, or (optical) engineering with a grade point average equal or better than B (English grade) or 2.0 (German grade)
* excellent expertise in at least one of the following areas: solar physics, optics, spectrometry, instrument calibration, and satellite remote sensing
* good programming skills in a high level programming language
* very good command of English in writing and speaking (level B2)
Salary is TVL-13 50% and working hours are 20h per week for project work (paid) and 20h per week for dissertation research related to this project (unpaid).
Electronic applications (cover letter, CV, copies of your academic transcripts, possibly in a single PDF file) are preferred. In case of an application using regular mail, please send us your application in plain paper (no folders) and do not send us original certificates as we are not able to return your applications. Please indicate the job id A167/14 in your application. Deadline for application is December 1, 2014.
Nr of positions available : 1
Research Fields
Astronomy - Astrophysics
Geosciences - Other
Engineering - Aerospace engineering
Physics - Optics
Career Stage
Early stage researcher or 0-4 yrs (Post graduate)
Research Profiles
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Comment/web site for additional job details
www.iup.uni-bremen.de/UVSAT/jobs
Requirements
| Astronomy |
| Physics |
| Engineering |
| Master Degree or equivalent |
| Master Degree or equivalent |
| Master Degree or equivalent |