The Open University is recruiting for a Spaceflight Detector Characterisation Engineer position. The position is funded by the UK Space Agency, for an initial duration of one year, with an expectation of continued funding subject to availability.

Applications are invited to join their group and undertake laboratory-based analyses of detectors planned for use in future spaceflight instrument opportunities.  The role holder will help develop a new detector test facility at the Open University, undertake the detailed characterisation of new detector technology, and perform the relevant analysis of data collected to assess the performance of the detector under various environmental conditions.   

Details on the role and how to apply can be found here.
For further information, please contact Manish Patel.

Deadline:  Friday 8 March 2024 (noon UK time)

TALENTS is a European research network that bridges fundamental geosciences with industry applications to help build a low-carbon future.

Their joint research focuses on continental rifts, which are key regions for geothermal energy, carbon capture and storage, for new resources such as native hydrogen but also high-risk human habitats due to geohazards such as earthquakes and volcanic activity.

TALENTS fuses research and training at 18 beneficiaries and academic partners that are among the world leaders in the study of rift systems and 11 companies that are actively involved in the energy transition. 12 talented doctoral researchers are at the core of the network and will be hosted by partners in Germany, France, Italy, UK, Greece, Switzerland, Norway, and the Netherlands.

4️⃣ Four years full time

📅 Start date is 1^st January 2024

deadline for application is August 31^st 2023

 More details on the call can be found here