Missions

Within the AstroParticle and Cosmology (APC) laboratory, the postdoctoral mission is to monitor and evaluate in real time the progress of deliverables for the development, harmonization and access to research infrastructure data as part of the Astrophysics Centre for Multimessenger studies in Europe (ACME) European project (https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101131928 ). He/she will bring his/her scientific expertise in the field of multi-messenger astrophysics and management of complex scientific projects, by overseeing the technical developments in each work package and scientifically and technically support the work package leaders in achieving their objectives and deliverables in a timely manner. He/She will conduct research for data process, analysis tools and production of scientific outputs related to the SVOM satellite ECLAIRs instrument (X and gamma-ray telescope) and data from KM3NeT/ARCA (next generation neutrino telescope) and integrate the results in the framework of ACME.

Activités

- Coordinate the technical developments in the ACME work packages (website platform, data analysis tools, data formats, data archives, real time alert systems, observations coordination tools)
- Provide scientific and technical expertise for the work package leaders in the domain of data formats and analysis tools, real time alert systems and brokers for multi-messenger astrophysics to achieve their objectives
- Monitor the activities, perform quality checks and ensure that all deliverables are released in time
- Assess the project technical risks and provide mitigation measures to avoid delays
- Contribute to the scientific and technical reports and documentation
- Contribute to the data analysis tools development and data analysis for SVOM/ECLAIRs and KM3NeT/ARCA
- Produce scientific output for SVOM/ECLAIRs X/gamma-ray and KM3NeT/ARCA datasets and perform cross-analyses in a multi-messenger context

Compétences

Knowledge :
- PhD in Astrophysics
- Knowledge of instrumentation in high-energy physics
- Fluency in written and spoken English (B1 level required)
Know-how :
- Mastery of a broad high-level software instrumentation design (IVOA standards, Python, data servers)
- Development of data processing software and data analysis tools for the X-ray/gamma-ray instrument and for the next-generation neutrino telescope
- Scientific and technical project management
Soft skills :
- Team spirit
- Strong autonomy
- Sense of commitment and responsibility

Contexte de travail

The Astrophysics Centre for Multimessenger studies in Europe, a EU-funded project coordinated by Centre national de la recherche scientifique CNRS, aims to realize an ambitious coordinated European-wide optimization of the accessibility and cohesion between multiple leading astroparticle and astronomy research infrastructures, offering access to instruments, data and expertise, focused on the new science of multi-messenger astrophysics. SVOM (Space Variable Object Monitor) is a French-Chinese mission dedicated to the detection and study of gamma-ray bursts, and in a larger extent to the transient sky. KM3NeT is the next-generation neutrino telescope currently under construction in the Mediterranean Sea: ORCA near Toulon, France (dedicated to fundamental studies of neutrino physics at GeV energies) and ARCA near Capo Passero, Sicily (for high-energy neutrino astronomy). The postdoctorate fellow will work closely within the APC with the ACME project team, the APC High-energy Astrophysics group and SVOM and KM3NeT team members, as well as the laboratory IT team. He/She will also work with the other European teams of the ACME project to monitor and release the deliverables.

Contraintes et risques

No particular constraints or risks.
Travel in France and abroad may be necessary.