LISA Scientist

LISA Scientist

SRON - Netherlands Institute for Space Research

Leiden, Netherlands

Are you a scientist with interest and experience in gravitational wave research and a passion for collaboration? We are looking for you! LISA (Laser Interferometer Space Antenna) will be the first space mission to detect gravitational waves from various sources resulting in a broad range of exciting new scientific results. The mission has several significant challenges in the hardware; performance, operations, and calibration; and data processing and science analysis. A worldwide collaboration of knowledge institutes is tackling these challenges together.

Your project

You will work on making the LISA mission a success and on developing a strong role for SRON in the mission. You will perform this work within our SRON team and with the LISA NL collaboration. Your tasks will include:

• Contributing to the development of the LISA mission via science preparations such as in data processing, P&O, and calibration, including by actively connecting the science preparation activities with the relevant hardware contributions and developments;
• Taking an active role in the coordination of the LISA activities within SRON and the Netherlands and in growing a diverse Dutch LISA community;
• Actively contributing to efforts to acquire additional funding for LISA projects within the Netherlands;
• Representing SRON and the Netherlands in international collaborations and teams;
• Performing scientific research and supervision.

Position requirements

We are looking for a person with a PhD in a field related to the LISA mission and with relevant experience and a collaborative approach. Knowledge of and experience in the LISA consortium, ESA structures, or other large international collaborations is an asset. Experience in coordination of scientific collaborations, particularly in promoting inclusion of diverse team members, is an asset as is experience with coordinating and writing grant applications. Good English language skills (speaking and writing) and the ability to work both in a diverse team and independently are necessary for this position.

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