[IGSMAIL-4146]: Job Vacancy at GFZ Potsdam

[Christoph Reigber <reigber @ gfz-potsdam.de>]

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IGS Electronic Mail      06 Nov 01:08:31 PST 2002      Message Number 4146
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Author: Christoph Reigber

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                   The GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam (GFZ),
 Division 1 "Kinematics and Dynamics of the Earth" invites applications 
for a

                               Senior Scientist (m/f)
                                 (key number 63/1)

After approval by the Governing Board of the International GPS Service 
(IGS), in
2003 GFZ/Division 1 will assume the Analysis Center Coordination role 
for a period
of four years. During this period the present head of GFZ's IGS Analysis 
Center (AC)
has to be replaced by a new person. The candidate is expected to take 
over this
leading role for the next four years.
 
TASKS:
The candidate will lead the operation of the GFZ IGS Analysis Center and 
shall be engaged
in the quality control of the routine products and the development of 
improved IGS products
according to the directions given in the IGS strategy plan 2002 to 2007. 
He/she should
further develop existing software and represent the GFZ-AC in the IGS.

QUALIFICATION:
Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in geodesy, physics, mathematics or a 
related field. Very
good knowledge in GPS data use for GPS orbit and Earth parameter 
estimation is
required. The position requires very good computer programming knowledge 
in FORTRAN
and UNIX. Communication skills, very good command of German and English 
are required.
The ability to work in a team and in international working groups of the 
IGS are
indispensible.
 
The position can be filled from January 1, 2003 for a period of 4 years. 
Salary is based on
the wage agreement of the German civil service (Ib BAT-O).

For further information please contact
       Prof. Dr. Christoph Reigber
       phone: +49-331-288-1100
       fax.: +49-331-288-1111
       email: reigber @ gfz-potsdam.de
or visit the GFZ homepage at http://www.gfz-potsdam.de

Deadline for applications is December 1, 2002

Disabled persons with equal professional and personal aptitude will be 
preferentially
considered.

Applications should be sent under key number 63/1 to:
     GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam
     Abt. Personal- und Sozialwesen
     Telegrafenberg
     D-14473 Potsdam

This job advertisement will soon also to be found at 
http://www.gfz-potsdam.de/stellen/welcome.html

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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr.-Ing. E.h. Christoph Reigber
GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam (GFZ)
Div. 1: Kinematics and Dynamics of the Earth
Telegrafenberg A 17
D-14473 Potsdam

phone: +49 331 288 1100
fax: +49 331 288 1111
email: reigber @ gfz-potsdam.de
www: http://www.gfz-potsdam.de
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