************************************************************************ IERS Message No. 341 October 27, 2017 ************************************************************************ Research position for astrometry with VLBI and Gaia data at GFZ The Helmholtz Centre Potsdam - GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences invites applications for a Research Position "Astrometry with Very Long Baseline Interferometry and Gaia (ESA) satellite data". The tasks: - determination and comparison of celestial coordinates obtained at radio frequencies - radio-optical counterparts including radio source structure information - alignment of celestial frames determined by VLBI and other techniques - investigation of systematic effects of celestial coordinates - research towards inclusion of radio stars and observations of the Gaia satellite - publication of relevant results in peer-reviewed scientific journals - documentation and assistance of the project Qualifications needed: - Master (or equivalent) degree in Geodesy, Astronomy, Physics or Mathematics - experience in geodetic/astrometric VLBI data analysis (master thesis, internship or post-educational) and/or with other space geodetic technique(s) preferable - very good skills in programming, e.g. MatLab - very good command of written and spoken English - communicational skills that qualify as a team player in an international, multi-disciplinary project group Starting date: 1 May 2018 (latest) Fixed term: 3 years Deadline for applications: 23 November 2017 More information: http://www.gfz-potsdam.de/en/career/job-offers/ (see Job Vacancy No. 64/11/17 D) ************************************************************************ IERS Messages are edited and distributed by the IERS Central Bureau. If not stated otherwise, the IERS is only the distributor of the message and is not responsible for its content. To submit texts for distribution and to subscribe or unsubscribe, please write to . Archives: http://www.iers.org/Messages/ ************************************************************************