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Scientific Researcher on Exoplanets Science with CHEOPS and TESS

OF_IEEC_159_2024
Publication date
2024-07-16
Deadline
2024-08-06

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.

Description of position

  • Position:  1. Scientific researcher on Exoplanets Science with CHEOPS and TESS
  • Professional group: Group III Scientific personnel
  • Professional category:  Scientific researcher
  • Working hours: 37.5 hours/week
  • Working location: Institute of Space Sciences, Carrer de Can Magrans S/N, Campus UAB, Bellaterra, 08193, Spain

Functions

The postdoc will carry out a research program on exoplanet research aim at enhancing the scientific exploitation of CHEOPS and TESS missions, focusing on the study of planets of the type mini-Neptune. The postdoc will lead her/his own independent research program, but activities should contribute to, and build upon, current activities within the research group Stars, Planets and Meteorites of IEEC's unit Institute of Space Sciences. To achieve this, it is expected the research program will utilize IEEC's membership in CHEOPS and leadership in the CARMENES experiment.  

Participation requirements and selection criteria

The following criteria will be assessed during the selection process:

  • ­Training: The candidate should hold a PhD on astronomy or related field obtained within the previous 2 years counting by the starting time of the position.
  • Experience: The candidate should have demonstrated experience as researcher in the exoplanet field, particularly in connection to space missions, as shown by the publication record, and a strong potential for leadership as shown, by leading, for example, observational campaigns obtained on competitive calls and/or direction of Bachelor or MSc students.

Applicants should submit an independent research program which should also include how the proposed program integrates into and enhances the current research activities of the hosting group. Previous experience in the research field, preferably a PhD in a closely related topic will be valued particularly. Ability in data analysis of time series of exoplanet space missions and radial velocity analysis are desired.

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_159_2024" in the subject line of the email.

The reception of applications ends on

06/08/2024
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 (C / Gran Capità , 2-4, desp.201, 08034 Barcelona) or by e-mail: ieec@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.