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Researcher for radiation monitor development, LISA project

OF_IEEC_100_2023
Publication date
2023-04-21
Deadline
2023-05-11
Títol del projecte: LISA

The Institute of Space Studies of Catalonia (IEEC) was established in February 1996 as a private non-profit foundation (NPO) to promote R&D in the space field in Catalonia. The IEEC is a research institute that studies all areas of knowledge and technologies applied to the space sector and space sciences, including astrophysics, cosmology, planetary science, Earth observation, navigation and space engineering. Its mission is to push the frontiers of space research from the scientific and technological fields for the maximum benefit of society. It should also be noted that the Foundation is attached to the Generalitat de Catalunya (Catalan Government) and forms part of its institutional public sector due to the fact that the Generalitat has a majority involvement in the entity.

Introduction

L’objecte d’aquesta convocatòria és el procés de selecció d’un candidat per ocupar un lloc de treball de Titulat Superior adscrit a l’Àrea del Sector Espacial de Catalunya de l’Institut d’Estudis Espacials de Catalunya.

Description of position

  • Position: 1
  • Professional group: Group III Scientific Staff
  • Professional category: Titulat/da Superior
  • Working hours: 37’5 hours/week
  • Working location: Institut de Ciències del Cosmos. Parc Científic de la Universitat de Barcelona. Baldiri I reixac, 4, torre D, planta 3. 08028 Barcelona.

Functions

The person hired will join Instrumentation Division of the Technological Unit of the Institute of Cosmos Science of the University of Barcelona (http://icc.ub.edu/). This division has more than fifteen years of experience developing instrumentation for high energy physics, astrophysics, and space projects, and is actively involved in collaborations like LHCb, CTA, IAXO and LISA.

We are currently looking for a candidate that will work in the development of a radiation monitor for the LISA project (Laser Interferometer Space Antenna). LISA is an ESA mission with expected launch in 2034 aiming to detect gravitational radiation by putting three satellites in heliocentric orbit separated 2.5 million km one from each other, forming a triangle.
The candidate will develop a prototype of a radiation monitor based on plastic scintillators, SiPMs and ASIC readout. This will require Monte Carlo simulations, laboratory measurements and performing tests for space validation (e.g., radiation hardness tests)

The tasks to perform are the following:

  1. Optimization of the radiation monitor design through Geant4 simulations.
  2. Construction of a prototype of a radiation monitor and evaluation of its performance.
  3. Characterization in the laboratory of the individual components of the monitor: SiPMs, scintillators and in particular the BETA ASIC that will be used for the readout.
  4. Participation in dedicated test beams in irradiation facilities to characterize the monitor and its components.
  5. Participation in dedicated tests for validating the technology used for space application (e.g., radiation hardness tests).

Participation requirements and selection criteria

The following criteria will be assessed during the selection process:

  • Degree in Physics
  • Master in photonics

The candidate must meet the following minimum requirements:

  • Good programming skills, with experience in Python or ROOT.
  • Knowledge of Geant4 and/or C++.
  • Experience with SiPMs and/or readout electronics would be appreciated
  • Experience in data analysis and interpretation would be appreciated.
  • Experience with laboratory instrumentation such as power supplies or lasers.
  • Experience with the electronics (ASICS and PCBs) developed in the ICCUB will be highly considered.
  • Basic understanding of Unix.
  • Reporting progress and issues.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Capability to write rigorous scientific articles.

Contact and deadline

Interested persons who meet the established requirements can send a motivation letter, together with the personal curriculum in PDF format, signed as certification, with a brief description of the tasks carried out in the positions previously occupied, to the email address: RecursosHumans@ieec.cat indicating the reference "Surnames and Name –OF_IEEC_100_2023" in the subject line of the email.

The reception of applications ends on 11 May 2023.

Applications that do not meet the requirements included in the cases provided for, or those which are not processed in accordance with the established procedure will not be considered.

The reception of applications ends on

11/05/2023
Applications that do not meet the requirements included in the cases provided for, or those which are not processed in accordance with the established procedure will not be considered.

Selection procedure

Initially, a verification of the requirements of participation and study of the curriculum will be carried out to assess aspects related to the job to be covered. Next, a first selection of candidates will be made based on the curriculum contributed.

The shortlisted candidates will be called to a personal interview and/or a test to expand the detailed information in the curriculum and assessed aspects related to professional competences.

Interested persons must have the originals of the certificates accrediting the training and work experience mentioned in the curriculum and must submit them if required.

In accordance with current regulations on the protection of personal data, we inform you that the personal data contained in your communication relating to this selection procedure will be incorporated into the database of which the IEEC is responsible. The purpose of this treatment is to manage your participation and, where appropriate, the selection of your professional profile in the recruitment processes carried out by the IEEC. Therefore, we will use your data to carry out the contracting processes, to carry out the corresponding interviews, to assess compliance with the requirements for the processes, as well as those actions necessary for the execution of the process and to make effective the recruitment of staff at the IEEC. The basis for the legitimacy of this treatment is your consent, which may be revoked at any time (which means that you will not be able to participate in the selection process in question). The data will be retained during the selection procedure. If you provide us with the data or resume but do not participate in any open recruitment process, do not specify any or have participated in a procedure and have not been selected as a candidate, the IEEC will keep the data for a maximum period of two years., from the date of receipt of the communication, in order to manage your potential participation if any appropriate procedure is opened, eg on your profile. Once this period has elapsed, if you have not been selected and incorporated into the staff of the entity, the IEEC will permanently cancel your personal data. Your personal data will not be transferred to any third party for any purpose, except in cases where it is required by law or by a competent authority. You may exercise, in accordance with the requirements established in current regulations, the rights of access, rectification, deletion, opposition and limitation by sending your request in writing to the registered office of the IEEC (Esteve Terradas 1, RDIT Building, floor 2, Of. 212, 08860 Castelldefels) or by e-mail: protecciodedades@ieec.cat. The applicant must be duly identified in order to process the application. You also have the right to file a complaint with the Catalan Data Protection Authority by writing to C / Rosselló, 214, esc. A, 1r 1a, 08008 Barcelona or at its electronic headquarters (https://seu.apd.cat). You expressly authorize and consent to the processing of your personal data for the purposes mentioned and in accordance with the conditions indicated above.