UCL’s Mullard Space Science Laboratory is seeking a software engineer to undertake software programming and data archiving, for the storage and access to the Hinode spacecraft data archive, spacecraft operations and applying analysis techniques to medical intensive care data. MSSL is the UK’s largest university based space science research institution and is involved in many leading research missions (http://www.mssl.ucl.ac.uk).
The post holder will be expected to maintain the Hinode data archive and website (http://msslxr.mssl.ucl.ac.uk:8080/SolarB/Solar-B.jsp) which allows access to the data for users internationally. The post holder will carry out a few weeks of remote operations per year for the spacecraft. In addition the post holder will transfer the techniques used to store and analyse solar datasets and apply those to the medical intensive care setting.
The post is supported by STFC and UKSA is available for a period of 2 years in the first instance from 9 February 2011. Salary will be in the range £31,905 – £38,594, dependent on experience. For further details about the vacancy and how to apply on line please go to https://atsv7.wcn.co.uk/search_engine/jobs.cgi?owner=5041178&ownertype=fair&jcode=1225997
Any queries contact Mrs. E. Daghorn (ead@mssl.ucl.ac.uk). For further information regarding the post contact Prof. Louise Harra (lkh@mssl.ucl.ac.uk ).
The closing date for applications is 15th January 2012.
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