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Computer technician for Gaia DPCB in the Gaia Barcelona research team

OF_IEEC_124_2023

Publication date

2023-10-06

Deadline

2023-11-27

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

The purpose of this call is the selection process for the job of one computer technician for Gaia DPCB in the Gaia Barcelona research team.

Description of position

Position: Computer technician for Gaia DPCB in the Gaia Barcelona research team
Professional group: Group II Scientific Staff
Professional category: Support Technician
Working hours: 20 hours/week
Working location: Institute of Cosmos Sciences located in the Faculty of Physics of the University of Barcelona, Carrer Marti i Francques, 1 planta 7 08028 Barcelona.

Functions

We are looking for one computer technician to work in a multidisciplinary environment to work in an international pioneering project. We look for an informatics engineer (technic, training cycle or similar) with experience in scientific environments and informatics systems (Windows, Linux, OS). He/She will give support to a group of 25 engineers, scientists and students with all their computer needs, system administration and installation of scientific programming, including support to the data services for developments in Gaia systems DPCB and IDU. He/She will join a multidisciplinary team in collaboration with the rest of teams inside the Gaia DPAC.

The Gaia group at the Universitat de Barcelona (IEEC – ICCUB) has contributed from the beginning to the concept, development and design of the European Space Agency ESA’s Gaia mission. The Gaia satellite has been in orbit since Dec 2013. Our group is in charge of different aspects of the processing of the astrometric and photometric data for the mission. The team is formed by experts in astronomy, engineering, technology and data analysis to develop and run processing software of big amounts of data, its validation and scientific exploitation inside the European Gaia Data Processing and Analysis Consortium (DPAC). Our team is responsible of the Barcelona Data Processing Center, located in the Marenostrum supercomputer.

We offer:

Work in a pioneering transversal project on astronomy and software development.
Integration in team working in Gaia, a European cornerstone research project (ESA).
Full-time contract (part-time is also possible).
Flexible schedule.
Gross salary depending on qualifications and experience in accordance with the work categories of the IEEC.

Participation requirements and selection criteria

Studies technical computing (medium training cycle, superior training cycle or similar)

High motivation to work in a leading research at an international level.
Experience in Network systems (Communication protocols)
Experience in Operative System Hardening
Experience in bash scripting and software implementation
Experience in Centos and Linux Server systems
Knowledge in automation of tasks in Linux
Resolution of incidents to users
Experience maintenance of computer equipment
Experience in monitoring networks and computer systems
Experience in repair, maintenance and assembly computers
Knowledge in SQL: DML & DDL
Experience in working with scientists and fast troubleshooting
Experience in backup systems
Experience in computers purchase management
Experience in cybersecurity
Experience in scientific software installation
Experience in Python 3
Experience in integration of communications equipment into telematics network infrastructures, determining the configuration to ensure their connectivity
Experience in webpages (WordPress, Twikis,…)
Good English level (B2 minimum)

Contact and deadline

Interested persons who meet the established requirements can send 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/124/2023" in the subject line of the email.

The reception of applications ends on

27/11/2023

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.