Researcher on Design of the detection plan for an on-board instrument on a scientific space mission (M/F)
- Researcher in FTC
- 11 month
- Doctorate
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Offer at a glance
The Unit
Institut de Recherche en Astrophysique et planétologie
Contract Type
Researcher in FTC
Working hHours
Partial Time
Workplace
31028 TOULOUSE
Contract Duration
11 month
Date of Hire
01/08/2026
Remuneration
Between €3,041.58 and €4,395.65 gross monthly depending on experience
Apply Application Deadline : 16 June 2026 23:59
Job Description
Missions
IRAP is developing an instrument to measure high-energy charged particles (SP@M) for the European Space Agency's M-MATISSE space mission, currently in phase A study. The instrument is based on the use of SSD silicon detectors with different input windows depending on the type of particle and the energy to be measured. The person recruited will be responsible for simulating the instrumental response with Geant-4 and for calibrating the detectors. Particular emphasis will be placed on electron-proton discrimination, by simulating collection times in the detector.
Activity
• Design and simulate the detection plan for the SP@M instrument on the M-MATISSE mission.
• Simulate detector collection times and electron-proton discrimination
• Characterize and calibrate prototype detectors using radioactive sources and particle accelerator.
• Automate characterization and calibration tests
• Present, disseminate and promote work at international conferences and through publications.
Your Profil
Skills
Good knowledge of Geant-4 and the physics of SSD detectors, knowledge of C/C++ or Python programming, knowledge of space constraints.
Your Work Environment
The instrument is being developed by a team of 3-4 people (researcher, instrumentalist, mechanic, electronics engineer). Work is carried out in collaboration with researchers and instrumentalists to meet scientific needs.
Constraints and risks
Use of radioactive sources. Missions abroad are possible, mainly in England and the Netherlands.
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
Between €3,041.58 and €4,395.65 gross monthly depending on experience
Annual leave and RTT
44 jours
Remote Working practice and compensation
Pratique et indemnisation du TT
Transport
Prise en charge à 75% du coût et forfait mobilité durable jusqu’à 300€
About the offer
| Offer reference | UMR5277-SANCHU-085 |
|---|---|
| CN Section(s) / Research Area | Astrophysics |
| Relevant experience | 1 to 4 years |
About the CNRS
The CNRS is a major player in fundamental research on a global scale. The CNRS is the only French organization active in all scientific fields. Its unique position as a multi-specialist allows it to bring together different disciplines to address the most important challenges of the contemporary world, in connection with the actors of change.
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