Subject: [SLR-Mail] No. 1213: Position vacancy: SLR-expert From: Hayo Hase > ******************************************************************************** SLR Electronic Mail 2004-05-13 09:20:00 UTC Message No. 1213 ******************************************************************************** Author: Hayo Hase Subject: Position vacancy: SLR-expert We would like to bring to your attention the announcement of a position vacancy by BKG published in the ”Süddeutsche Zeitung” from May 7, 2004. The original text (in german) is available upon request. ----- Applications are invited for a specialist in Satellite Laser Ranging at the Geodetic Observatory TIGO in Concepción/Chile. This post is open to suitably qualified women and men. Assignment: The successful candidate will lead the operation, the maintenance and the technical development of the TIGO-SLR system and supervise a group of about seven operators among those two doctorate students and two postgraduate students. Education: Postdegree in Physics, PhD is of advantage Experience and knowledge: The Geodetic Observatory TIGO is seeking a person with specialized knowledge in the physics of laser, opto-electronic and with practical experiences with complex systems. The ideal candidate has in addition knowledge in computer programming and hardware oriented software development with C, C++, Perl, Linux. Basic knowledge in astronomy and celestial mechanics are of advantage. A good command of english and spanish language (or a willingness to learn) are essential. A strong sense of team spirit in an interdisciplinary environment are required as well as the ability to work independently. Starting Date: as soon as possible Contract: The initial contract is for a period ending on December 31, 2007. Remuneration: BKG offers a contract according to the german BAT, Verg. Gr. IIa. The location will be Concepción, Chile. Expatriate bonus according to BAT are included. Applications: Consisting of your CV in german (or english), certificates and references should be submitted by May 27, 2004, marked with ”Kennziffer GI 5 02/04” to Bundesamt für Kartographie und Geodäsie Referat Z1 Richard-Strauss-Allee 11 60598 Frankfurt am Main Germany For further informations concerning the Fundamental Station Wettzell, please consult www.wettzell.ifag.de -- Dr. Hayo Hase, BKG, Director del Observatorio Geodesico TIGO Fono +56-41-207032 (of.), -207030 (secr.), -207051 (VLBI) Fax +56-41-207031, mailto:hayo.hase@bkg.bund.de http://www.tigo.cl From: Hayo Hase ********************************************************************************