Researcher - Engineer scientific software (M/F)

Job Description

Missions

Serving as Burst Advocate and Instrument Expert (VT) for SVOM gamma-ray burst observations.
Analyzing VT and SVOM data for specific projects focused on gamma-ray bursts or extragalactic transient sources.
Participating in follow-up activities with major ground-based telescopes, including on-call duties and leading or contributing to data analysis for specific projects on gamma-ray bursts or extragalactic transient sources.
Participating in the maintenance and updating of the VTAC module within the data processing pipeline for the VT instrument aboard the SVOM space mission.
Developing appropriate tools for the visualization, management, and interpretation of data from the VT instrument and ground-based follow-up facilities.

Activity

- participation in activities related to the exploitation of GRB detections by SVOM, including leading specific projects
- updating the algorithm, tools, tests, and documentation for the data processing pipeline module, based on the VT's actual performance over time
- developing tools for the visualization, management, and interpretation of VT data and ground-based monitoring instruments
- serving as a Burst Advocate and Instrument Expert (VT) for SVOM gamma-ray burst observations
- contributing to follow-up activities using large ground-based telescopes
- leading specific scientific projects related to these activities
- contributing to scientific work related to these activities
- participating in meetings of the SVOM mission ground segment software groups (via teleconference or through trips to France or China)
- participating in meetings of the SVOM mission BA and follow-up groups (via teleconference or through trips to France or China)
- participating in meetings of the ground monitoring groups (via teleconference or through trips within Europe)
- presenting project results at national and international workshops or conferences

Your Profil

Skills

- PhD in astrophysics or equivalent engineering degree
- Expertise in the processing, analysis, and interpretation of optical/X-ray/gamma-ray/radio data from extragalactic transient sources
- High proficiency in Python and/or C++ programming
- High proficiency in Unix-like environments
- Knowledge of version control tools (Git)
- Familiarity with software engineering principles: specification, testing, integration
- Familiarity with visualisation tools
- Familiarity with database usage
- Good level of English
- Ability to work in a team

Your Work Environment

The work is part of the SVOM mission ground segment activities and its scientific exploitation. It will be carried out within the LUX laboratory SVOM team, in collaboration with the SVOM consortium and international experts in the field. The position is based at the LUX laboratory at the Paris Observatory (Meudon site). Working conditions are detailed in the internal regulations of the laboratory and the Paris Observatory. The person appointed to this fixed-term position will work under the supervision of the laboratory's Project Manager. Short trips within France (several times a year) and to China (approximately once a year) will be required to attend meetings with SVOM project colleagues. Travel within France or abroad will also be necessary to present project results at national and international workshops or conferences. The role requires availability to respond to SVOM alerts on a 24/7 basis for a few weeks each year.

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

3 237,95€ - 4 960,80€ gross salary depending on experience, health insurance included

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

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.

CNRS

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