Planetary Scientist (m/f/d) [Germany]

 

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Max-Planck-Institute for Solar System Research

The Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research in Göttingen conducts fundamental research in the field of solar system physics. With its approximately 300 staff members, it is one of the leading institutes in the field of solar physics and planetary research. In particular, the institute is involved in numerous international space missions.

The institute invites applications for a

Planetary Scientist (m/f/d)

Your Tasks

• Analysis of spectral and spectrophotometric data obtained by the Dawn instruments Framing Camera (FC) and Visual and Infrared Imaging Spectrometer (VIR)
• Processing of spectral data (e.g., photometric correction)
• Mineralogical analysis of spectral data
• Linkage of image and spectral information
• Focus on cryo-volcanic sites and processes on Ceres
• Publication of scientific manuscripts

You should have

• High motivation, problem solving attitude, be a continuous learner and team player
• Experience in planetary geology and mineralogy
• Experience in data analysis of image and spectral cubes (ENVI, ArcGis, ISIS)
• PhD in geosciences or a closely related field
• Several published scientific papers in planetary sciences
• Fluency in English

Employment Conditions

• The full-time position can be filled starting October 1st 2023 or later. Employment is initially limited to a time period of 2 years
• Remuneration is according to the German public salary scale TVöD-Bund E13, depending on qualification and work experience
• Temporary teleworking can be negotiated
• Social security benefits are in accordance with the public service regulations.

As a scientific institution, the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research offers an attractive international and sophisticated environment with the possibility of implementing one's own ideas and concepts. Moreover, we offer opportunities to reconcile work and family as well as health promotion.

Applications should include a cover letter, a brief statement of research interests and achievements (max. 3 pages), curriculum vitae including the publication list, and at least two reference contacts. The reference persons will only be contacted for the shortlisted candidates.

The Max Planck Society strives for gender equity and diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. The Max Planck Society is committed to employing more severely disabled people. Applications from severely disabled persons are explicitly encouraged.

Application deadline is Sept 4th, 2023.

Please apply with informative documents exclusively online here on this site https://www.mps.mpg.de/career/jobs via our application portal. We look forward to receiving your online application.

Do not send applications directly! Such applications will not be considered!

Exclusively for questions regarding the application please contact : Dr. Andreas Nathues, nathues, +49 551 384 979 433 For further information about the institute please visit our homepage .

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