At the Delft Institute of Earth Observation andSpace Systems (DEOS), Physical and Space Geodesy Group, there is avacant position for a Postdoctoral Fellow.

The research project aims at the development of a method for precisegravity field determining using GNSS tracking data to low-orbitingsatellites.

Required education/skills:Doctorate
Candidates are expected to have a PhD degree in geodesy, aerospaceengineering, physics, or applied mathematics. Experience in (kinematic)satellite orbit & trajectory determination and precise positioningwith Global Navigation Satellite systems (GNSS) is preferable. Deepknowlegde of a state-of-the-art scientific software package for theprocessing of GNSS data is a must. Excellent programming skills inFORTRAN are expected. The chosen candidate will be an enthusiasticperson with good communicaton skills, including a good command ofwritten and spoken English. He or she has written several papers inpeer-reviewed scientific journals and is experienced in oralpresentations at scientific meetings. He or she must be open-minded andcapable of working independently and in a team.

Job type(s):
- Post-doctorates (Scientific expertise: Engineering)

Delft University of Technology

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) isworking hard to forge a link between science and society. Now more thanever, a solid scientific basis is essential to solving the problemsfacing society and adequately responding to the far-reachingdevelopments of recent years. TU Delft has taken a leading role inmeeting the challenge by striving to incorporate an extra dimensioninto its activities in research and education. In addition todeveloping basic knowlegde, this approach increasingly recognises theimportance of the application of knowlegde and research, creating theideal environment for those, who wishes to further develop their skillsand expand their horizons.

Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 3000 - 3500
Salaryscale 11.
Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 3453
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: The appointment is for a period of three years.
Maximum hours per week: 38

Additional conditions of employment:
Gross monthly salary can vary between 2179 en 3453 Euros depending on your qualification and expertise.

Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:

Prof.Dr.-Ing.habil.Roland Klees
Telephone number: +31-15-2785100
E-mail address: r.klees@lr.tudelft.nl

Mrs. C. Sluijs-Coemans
Telephone number: +31-15-2781153
E-mail address: po@lr.tudelft.nl

 
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links.

You can apply for this job before 01-10-2005 by sending your application to:

For additional information, please call Prof.Dr.-Ing.habil. RolandKlees at: +31-15-2785100 or send a e-mail to: r.klees@lr.tudelft.nl

For details about the procedure, contact Mrs. C. Sluijs-Coemans by phone: +31-15-2781153 of via e-mail: po@lr.tudelft.nl

Please send your letter of application and detailed resume includinginformation about your academic background and the name and address ofone or two referees, stating Vacancy Number LR05.11 to:
Personnel Department,
Faculty Aerospace Engineering
TU Delft
Kluyverweg 1
2629 HS Delft, The Netherlands.
Or send an e-mail to: po@lr.tudelft.nl

When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber LR05.11.

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