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[IGSMAIL-5504]: Post-Doc Position in SLR/VLBI at Metsahovi, Finland
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IGS Electronic Mail 12 Dec 03:31:22 PST 2006 Message Number 5504
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Author: Markku Poutanen
Post-Doc Position in SLR/VLBI at Metsahovi, Finland
The Finnish Geodetic Institute(FGI) is a governmental Research Institute
in geodesy and mapping sciences. The tasks of the FGI include
maintenance of the National reference frames and height systems, and
their connection to the global networks, geospatial metrology, and
research in geodesy, geoinformatics, remote sensing, positioning and
related fields. The institute is situated in Masala, Kirkkonummi and the
MetsC$hovi Research Station in KylmC$lC$, Kirkkonummi.
The FGI is looking for a specialist research scientist for the MetsC$hovi
Research Station.
Requirements for the position are a PhD degree and research experience
in one of the following fields: geodesy, astronomy (optical or radio
astronomy) or geophysics. Observational experience in radio or optical
astronomy, Satellite Laser Ranging (SLR) or VLBI, and the quality and
extent of publications are taken into account.
Tasks include the installation and testing of the new SLR instrument,
conducting the observation activities on SLR and geodetic VLBI,
responsibility for the other activities at the station (including
CGNSS), participation in International campaigns, and scientific
research in the field of space geodesy as a part of the research
activities of the Department of Geodesy and Geodynamics of the FGI.
Based on the new salary system of the FGI, the basic salary will be in
categories VII or VIII (2700-3200 b,/month) depending on the experience
of the applicant, plus a personal part which is at maximum 45% of the
basic salary. The personal part is determined based on the results of
work. The starting salary is negotiable within certain limits.
There will be a six month trial period.
The written applications should be received by the FGI before January
10, 2007, 15:00 Finnish time. The address to submit the application is:
Finnish Geodetic Institute, Box 15, FI-02431 Masala, Finland. On the
envelope there should be a marking "specialist research scientist".
For further information about the post, contact Prof. Markku Poutanen,
tel. +358-9-29555215, e-mail Markku.Poutanen @ fgi.fi or Director General
Risto Kuittinen, tel. +358-9-29555331.
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Markku Poutanen
Prof, Head of the Department of Geodesy and Geodynamics
Finnish Geodetic Institute
Geodeetinrinne 2, FIN-02430 Masala, FINLAND
tel. +358-9-295550 (switch); +358-9-29555215 (direct); +358-40-7182152
(mobile)
fax +358-9-29555200
e-mail: Markku.Poutanen @ fgi.fi
http://www.fgi.fi
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Markku Poutanen
Prof, Head of the Department of Geodesy and Geodynamics
Finnish Geodetic Institute
Geodeetinrinne 2, FIN-02430 Masala, FINLAND
tel. +358-9-295550 (switch); +358-9-29555215 (direct); +358-40-7182152
(mobile)
fax +358-9-29555200
e-mail: Markku.Poutanen @ fgi.fi
http://www.fgi.fi