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https://recruitment.eso.org/jobs/2019_0070 IT Specialist - Infrastructure Santiago Apply Now Deadline 15/02/2020
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https://recruitment.eso.org/jobs/2019_0047 IT Specialist - SecurityGarching Apply Now Deadline 31/10/2019 We are looking for an IT Specialist to provide IT Services and Security Technology support to ESO and ALMA providing expertise to ESO projects, programmes and collaborations, all of this ensuring user satisfaction, continuous operation and appropriate project completion. Are you passionate about IT security and are you looking for new challenges working in an exciting scientific environment supporting some of the world's biggest observatories? Would you like to work in a real international environment, with real teamwork, in a department that has staff coming from eight different countries and is spread over multiple sites in two continents; in a team of specialists delivering IT Services in an evolving technological landscape? Would you like to shape your future with the opportunity to use your own experience to develop IT security related strategies, to apply state-of-the art technologies and learn about the latest innovations; joining IT security conferences. We will provide you with on-the-job training from IT Specialists within the IT department and depending on your level of experience, we will provide a tailored development plan in IT security. Main Duties and Responsibilities In joining the IT team at the ESO Headquarters, Garching, you will work closely with all other IT specialists spread over the various ESO sites. The main duties and responsibilities of the role are as follows: Design, organise, produce, deliver and monitor the evolution of IT Services according to ESO IT standards and requirements from users and the Organisation; Responsibility for all aspects of service delivery for your appointed IT Services; Define, develop and implement an IT security strategy and roadmap involving all relevant stakeholders; Lead or contribute to projects implementing new IT security solutions; Identify IT security threats and develop mitigation strategies; Support your IT colleagues in system hardening; Prepare guidelines, deliver training and provide advice to ESO users, service owners and the outsourced IT operations team; Develop, implement and optimize IT security incident management; Check compliance with applicable information security regulations; Define, create and maintain IT security related procedures; Prepare, monitor and report IT security related KPIs; Perform security assessments, coordinate audits and manage the remediation of security issues. Reports to: Head of the Central Strategy & Governance of the Information Technology Department within the Directorate of Engineering. Key Competences and Experience Essential: Early career experience in IT security best practices and technologies for protecting large IT environments involving a heterogenous client landscape; Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; Familiarity with current threats and trends in IT security; Experience in managing, planning and documenting projects; Excellent communication skills; Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills, in particular in contributing to global teams; Has a desire to learn new things and able to understand complex operational environments and scientific applications. Desirable: Experience with vulnerability scanners, email security, endpoint security, log analysis, SIEM, IDS/IPS, encryption, IDM; Ideally 1-2 years working experience within the IT security sector; Hands-on experience with data analytics; Scripting skills to automate repeating tasks; Experience in technical writing; Experience in a multicultural environment. Qualifications: A university degree in Computer Science (or equivalent) preferably with a specialisation in computer security. An IT security certification such as CISSP, CEH or CISM will be considered a strong asset. An ITIL certification would be useful. Language Skills: An excellent command of the English language - oral, reading and writing - is essential. A knowledge of German or Spanish would be an advantage. Remuneration and Contract: We offer an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary (tax free), comprehensive pension scheme and medical, educational and other social benefits, as well as financial help in relocating your family and the possibility to place your child/children in day care. The contract is for a fixed term duration of three years, and is subject to successful completion of the probation period. There is a possibility of extension(s) subject to individual performance and organisational requirements, and as defined in the applicable policies and staff rules and regulations. For further information, please view https://www.eso.org/public/jobs/conditions/intstaff/. Starting Date: As soon as possible Duty Station: ESO Headquarters in Garching, near Munich, Germany. This position involves duty travel to the ESO sites in Chile. Career Path: IV Application: If you are interested in working in areas of frontline science and technology and in a stimulating international environment, please visit https://www.eso.org/ for further details. Applicants are invited to apply online at https://recruitment.eso.org. Applications must be completed in English and should include a motivation letter and CV. Within your CV, please provide the names and contact details of three persons familiar with your work and willing to provide a recommendation letter upon request. Referees will not be contacted without your prior consent. Deadline for applications is 31 October 2019. No nationality is in principle excluded, however, recruitment preference will be given to nationals of Australia, Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Chile irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race or religion.
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https://recruitment.eso.org/jobs/2019_0047 IT Specialist - SecurityGarching Apply Now Deadline 31/10/2019 We are looking for an IT Specialist to provide IT Services and Security Technology support to ESO and ALMA providing expertise to ESO projects, programmes and collaborations, all of this ensuring user satisfaction, continuous operation and appropriate project completion. Are you passionate about IT security and are you looking for new challenges working in an exciting scientific environment supporting some of the world's biggest observatories? Would you like to work in a real international environment, with real teamwork, in a department that has staff coming from eight different countries and is spread over multiple sites in two continents; in a team of specialists delivering IT Services in an evolving technological landscape? Would you like to shape your future with the opportunity to use your own experience to develop IT security related strategies, to apply state-of-the art technologies and learn about the latest innovations; joining IT security conferences. We will provide you with on-the-job training from IT Specialists within the IT department and depending on your level of experience, we will provide a tailored development plan in IT security. Main Duties and Responsibilities In joining the IT team at the ESO Headquarters, Garching, you will work closely with all other IT specialists spread over the various ESO sites. The main duties and responsibilities of the role are as follows: Design, organise, produce, deliver and monitor the evolution of IT Services according to ESO IT standards and requirements from users and the Organisation; Responsibility for all aspects of service delivery for your appointed IT Services; Define, develop and implement an IT security strategy and roadmap involving all relevant stakeholders; Lead or contribute to projects implementing new IT security solutions; Identify IT security threats and develop mitigation strategies; Support your IT colleagues in system hardening; Prepare guidelines, deliver training and provide advice to ESO users, service owners and the outsourced IT operations team; Develop, implement and optimize IT security incident management; Check compliance with applicable information security regulations; Define, create and maintain IT security related procedures; Prepare, monitor and report IT security related KPIs; Perform security assessments, coordinate audits and manage the remediation of security issues. Reports to: Head of the Central Strategy & Governance of the Information Technology Department within the Directorate of Engineering. Key Competences and Experience Essential: Early career experience in IT security best practices and technologies for protecting large IT environments involving a heterogenous client landscape; Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; Familiarity with current threats and trends in IT security; Experience in managing, planning and documenting projects; Excellent communication skills; Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills, in particular in contributing to global teams; Has a desire to learn new things and able to understand complex operational environments and scientific applications. Desirable: Experience with vulnerability scanners, email security, endpoint security, log analysis, SIEM, IDS/IPS, encryption, IDM; Ideally 1-2 years working experience within the IT security sector; Hands-on experience with data analytics; Scripting skills to automate repeating tasks; Experience in technical writing; Experience in a multicultural environment. Qualifications: A university degree in Computer Science (or equivalent) preferably with a specialisation in computer security. An IT security certification such as CISSP, CEH or CISM will be considered a strong asset. An ITIL certification would be useful. Language Skills: An excellent command of the English language - oral, reading and writing - is essential. A knowledge of German or Spanish would be an advantage. Remuneration and Contract: We offer an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary (tax free), comprehensive pension scheme and medical, educational and other social benefits, as well as financial help in relocating your family and the possibility to place your child/children in day care. The contract is for a fixed term duration of three years, and is subject to successful completion of the probation period. There is a possibility of extension(s) subject to individual performance and organisational requirements, and as defined in the applicable policies and staff rules and regulations. For further information, please view ESO's conditions of employment. Starting Date: As soon as possible Duty Station: ESO Headquarters in Garching, near Munich, Germany. This position involves duty travel to the ESO sites in Chile. Career Path: IV Application: If you are interested in working in areas of frontline science and technology and in a stimulating international environment, please visit ESO homepage for further details. Applicants are invited to apply online at ESO Recruitment Portal. Applications must be completed in English and should include a motivation letter and CV. Within your CV, please provide the names and contact details of three persons familiar with your work and willing to provide a recommendation letter upon request. Referees will not be contacted without your prior consent. Deadline for applications is 31 October 2019. No nationality is in principle excluded, however, recruitment preference will be given to nationals of Australia, Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Chile irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race or religion.
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https://recruitment.eso.org/jobs/2019_0047 The European Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere (ESO) is the foremost intergovernmental astronomy organisation in Europe and the world's most productive ground-based astronomical observatory. ESO carries out an ambitious programme focused on the design, construction and operation of powerful ground-based observing facilities enabling astronomers to make important scientific discoveries. ESO operates three unique world-class observing sites in northern Chile: La Silla, Paranal and Chajnantor (home to ALMA and APEX), and the ESO Headquarters are located in Garching, near Munich, Germany. At Paranal, ESO operates the Very Large Telescope, the world's most advanced visible-light astronomical observatory, and will host and operate the southern array of the Cherenkov Telescope Array, the world's largest and most sensitive high energy gamma-ray observatory. ESO is a major partner in ALMA, the largest astronomical project in existence. And on Cerro Armazones, ESO is building the 39-metre Extremely Large Telescope (ELT), which will become "the world's biggest eye on the sky" and whose operations will be fully integrated into the Paranal Observatory. For its IT Department, within the Directorate of Engineering at its Headquarters in Garching, near Munich, Germany, ESO is advertising the position of an IT Specialist - SecurityGarching Apply Now Deadline 31/10/2019 We are looking for an IT Specialist to provide IT Services and Security Technology support to ESO and ALMA providing expertise to ESO projects, programmes and collaborations, all of this ensuring user satisfaction, continuous operation and appropriate project completion. Are you passionate about IT security and are you looking for new challenges working in an exciting scientific environment supporting some of the world's biggest observatories? Would you like to work in a real international environment, with real teamwork, in a department that has staff coming from eight different countries and is spread over multiple sites in two continents; in a team of specialists delivering IT Services in an evolving technological landscape? Would you like to shape your future with the opportunity to use your own experience to develop IT security related strategies, to apply state-of-the art technologies and learn about the latest innovations; joining IT security conferences. We will provide you with on-the-job training from IT Specialists within the IT department and depending on your level of experience, we will provide a tailored development plan in IT security. Main Duties and Responsibilities In joining the IT team at the ESO Headquarters, Garching, you will work closely with all other IT specialists spread over the various ESO sites. The main duties and responsibilities of the role are as follows: Design, organise, produce, deliver and monitor the evolution of IT Services according to ESO IT standards and requirements from users and the Organisation; Responsibility for all aspects of service delivery for your appointed IT Services; Define, develop and implement an IT security strategy and roadmap involving all relevant stakeholders; Lead or contribute to projects implementing new IT security solutions; Identify IT security threats and develop mitigation strategies; Support your IT colleagues in system hardening; Prepare guidelines, deliver training and provide advice to ESO users, service owners and the outsourced IT operations team; Develop, implement and optimize IT security incident management; Check compliance with applicable information security regulations; Define, create and maintain IT security related procedures; Prepare, monitor and report IT security related KPIs; Perform security assessments, coordinate audits and manage the remediation of security issues. Reports to: Head of the Central Strategy & Governance of the Information Technology Department within the Directorate of Engineering. Key Competences and Experience Essential: Early career experience in IT security best practices and technologies for protecting large IT environments involving a heterogenous client landscape; Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; Familiarity with current threats and trends in IT security; Experience in managing, planning and documenting projects; Excellent communication skills; Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills, in particular in contributing to global teams; Has a desire to learn new things and able to understand complex operational environments and scientific applications. Desirable: Experience with vulnerability scanners, email security, endpoint security, log analysis, SIEM, IDS/IPS, encryption, IDM; Ideally 1-2 years working experience within the IT security sector; Hands-on experience with data analytics; Scripting skills to automate repeating tasks; Experience in technical writing; Experience in a multicultural environment. Qualifications: A university degree in Computer Science (or equivalent) preferably with a specialisation in computer security. An IT security certification such as CISSP, CEH or CISM will be considered a strong asset. An ITIL certification would be useful. Language Skills: An excellent command of the English language - oral, reading and writing - is essential. A knowledge of German or Spanish would be an advantage. Remuneration and Contract: We offer an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary (tax free), comprehensive pension scheme and medical, educational and other social benefits, as well as financial help in relocating your family and the possibility to place your child/children in day care. The contract is for a fixed term duration of three years, and is subject to successful completion of the probation period. There is a possibility of extension(s) subject to individual performance and organisational requirements, and as defined in the applicable policies and staff rules and regulations. For further information, please view ESO's conditions of employment. Starting Date: As soon as possible Duty Station: ESO Headquarters in Garching, near Munich, Germany. This position involves duty travel to the ESO sites in Chile. Career Path: IV Application: If you are interested in working in areas of frontline science and technology and in a stimulating international environment, please visit ESO homepage for further details. Applicants are invited to apply online at ESO Recruitment Portal. Applications must be completed in English and should include a motivation letter and CV. Within your CV, please provide the names and contact details of three persons familiar with your work and willing to provide a recommendation letter upon request. Referees will not be contacted without your prior consent. Deadline for applications is 31 October 2019. No nationality is in principle excluded, however, recruitment preference will be given to nationals of Australia, Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Chile irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race or religion.
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https://recruitment.eso.org/jobs/2019_0018 The European Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere (ESO) is the foremost intergovernmental astronomy organisation in Europe and the world's most productive ground-based astronomical observatory. ESO carries out an ambitious programme focused on the design, construction and operation of powerful ground-based observing facilities enabling astronomers to make important scientific discoveries. ESO operates three unique world-class observing sites in northern Chile: La Silla, Paranal and Chajnantor (home to ALMA and APEX), and the ESO Headquarters are located in Garching, near Munich, Germany. At Paranal, ESO operates the Very Large Telescope, the world's most advanced visible-light astronomical observatory, and will host and operate the southern array of the Cherenkov Telescope Array, the world's largest and most sensitive high energy gamma-ray observatory. ESO is a major partner in ALMA, the largest astronomical project in existence. And on Cerro Armazones, ESO is building the 39-metre Extremely Large Telescope (ELT), which will become "the world's biggest eye on the sky" and whose operations will be fully integrated into the Paranal Observatory. For its Maintenance, Support and Engineering Department, within the Directorate of the La Silla Paranal Observatory, ESO is opening a Local Staff Member position as System EngineerParanal Apply Now Deadline 15/04/2019 The Maintenance, Support and Engineering (MSE) Department of the Paranal Observatory ensures technical availability of the four VLT 8m telescopes, the two survey telescopes (VST and VISTA), the VLT interferometer with its auxiliary telescopes, many complex instruments for scientific observations and common facilities (power production, chillers and three coating units). The MSE Department of Paranal has a total workforce of about 60 engineers and 25 technicians, distributed in six groups (Systems and Optics, Electronics, Mechanics, Software, Instrumentation, and Support and Quality Assurance). The System and Optics Group (SAO), within MSE: Is responsible for system analysis, performance assessment and optical elements engineering/maintenance for all VLT telescopes and for the VLTI infrastructure. Supports Instrumentation group for coating and optical engineering/maintenance, and all technical groups for system analysis and performance assessment. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Addresses system level issues adopting a hands-on approach, flanking the discipline experts. Interacts with all stakeholders (scientists, operators) to define functional and performance indicators. Monitors system level functions and performances. Performs and publishes system faults analysis as required. Supports the change management process by coordinating and/or supporting system modifications Supports internal and external projects by managing interfaces, participating to reviews and commissioning as required. Proposes and develops improvements at prototype or operational level. Supports the development of data analysis and the pursuance of high engineering standards across the department. As a member of the system engineering team, and within her/his scope of responsibility, she/he: As responsible of subsystem(s) and with the support of the System Operational Team, she/he ensures availability of the system according to specification and coordinates: The preventive maintenance actions; The troubleshooting in case of failure or misbehavior and the relevant corrective maintenance; The development and upgrade of the maintenance plans; The management of spares and obsolescence issues. Reports to: The Head of the System and Optics Group. Key Competences and Experience: The position requires: Hands-on experience with complex engineering systems, preferably optomechanical assemblies or other scientific instrumentation. Versatility to work in a multidisciplinary context, ideally with experience in coordinating a multidisciplinary team of experts, as a minimum the willingness to develop the relevant skills. Good knowledge of data analysis and statistical techniques. Good level of autonomy and self-organization. Good time management and interpersonal communications skills. Proficiency in the use of common analysis tools like Matlab, Python. Experience in any of the following is desirable: a) Operational scientific environments; Database structure and tools like KairosDB and Elasticsearch; c) Anomaly detection, machine learning and AI; d) Industry 4.0 standards and connected devices. The position is open to candidates with limited working experience, provided they demonstrate the capability to grow in the position. More experienced candidates are welcome to apply too. Qualifications: A University Degree in Civil Engineering; Applied Physics or equivalent is required. Formal training in systems engineering is not a requirement. Language Skills: The position requires fluency in English. Remuneration and Contract: We offer an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary, educational and other social benefits, as well as financial help in relocating your family (if needed). For any further information, please visit https://www.eso.org/public/archives/static/jobs/conditions/brochure-lsm-nov2015.pdf The initial contract is for a period of two years with the possibility of an indefinite extension, subject to evaluation. The title or grade may be subject to change according to qualification and the number of years of experience. Duty Station: Paranal Observatory located 120 km south of the city of Antofagasta, Chile. The working schedule will be 8 days on duty and 6 days off duty (8x6) with accommodation provided on site. Place of residence shall be either Santiago or Antofagasta. Career Path: V Application: If you are interested in working in areas of frontline science and technology and in a stimulating international environment, please visit http://www.eso.org for further details. Applicants are invited to apply online at https://recruitment.eso.org/. Applications must be completed in English and should include a motivation letter and CV. Deadline for applications is 15 April 2019 Interviews are expected to start soon after this date. No nationality is excluded, however non-Chilean applicants must have the pertinent working permit, according to Chilean regulations, at the time of the application. The post is equally open to suitably qualified candidates irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race or religion.
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https://recruitment.eso.org/jobs/2017_0062 IT Specialist - NetworkGarching Apply Now Deadline 31/01/2018 What we offer: Real team work: Join our team of IT Specialists supporting ESO's IT and Technical Services in an evolving technological landscape. International environment: You will be providing IT Service, network and security technology support to ESO and ALMA; including the remote observatory sites located on different continents and time zones. Shape your own future: We give you the opportunity to use your own experience to design, organise, produce, deliver and monitor the evolution of IT Services according to ESO IT standards and requirements from users and the organisation. You will also be given the opportunity to learn about innovative technologies. Opportunity to look beyond your horizons: You will be maintaining and supporting IT Services within an exciting scientific environment keeping some of the world's biggest observatories working. Behavioural: Responsibility: You take responsibility for all aspects of Service delivery for your appointed IT Services. Curiosity and eagerness to learn: You are keen to learn new things and understand our complex operational environments as well as scientific applications. Multicultural Awareness: You have the skills to communicate and conduct yourself in a multicultural environment made up of over 40 nationalities. Self-Starter: You are a self-starter who with minimal supervision takes the lead to ensure the delivery of IT Services. Team spirit: Above all, you are a real team player, who understands that only strong collaboration across disciplines will allow us to achieve our goals. Technical: Experience in Network Technologies: You have an extensive understanding and working knowledge of IPv4/IPv6, OSPF, BGP, QoS, VPN, NetFlow, policy-based routing, and you are familiar with technologies such as WLAN, MPLS, DNS, NTP and IGMP. You are a proven expert in the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of enterprise networks. You have hands-on experience and you know how to install, configure, monitor and maintain Cisco IOS and Nexus network devices. Experience in Security Technologies: You have experience with Cisco firewall technologies (e.g. Cisco ASA, Cisco FirePOWER) and security protocols such as IPSec, ESP, IKE, 802.1x, EAP, TLS, Radius, Tacacs+. Ideally you also have worked with Cisco ACS or Cisco ISE products. You know how common network attacks (e.g. denial of service, man-in-the-middle, spoofing, eavesdropping) work and how to mitigate them. Experience within IT: You will have a good general understanding of IT disciplines Technical Lead: You can technically lead the IT service operational support in your area, both on an organisational level and with the out-tasked provider support teams. Certification: You have at least a valid CCNP (Routing & Switching) certification, any security certification will be an advantage. Other: Financial Planning: You can contribute to budget and forecasting for the IT Infrastructure services cost and follow up on cost efficiency and optimisation. Responsibility: You can take responsibility to establish, measure, enhance and fulfil IT operational level agreements in planning and follow up on execution and KPI performance with IT stakeholders, users and suppliers. ITIL: Ideally you have already passed the ITIL Foundation exam or you are willing to do so and become familiar with all aspects of service management. Is there anything else which qualifies you for this job? Just let us know! Qualifications: University degree in Computer Science, or equivalent. Language Skills: An excellent command of the English language - oral, reading and writing - is essential. A knowledge of German and/or Spanish is also an advantage. Reports to: Head of the IT Group Garching in the Information Technology Department Remuneration and Contract: We offer an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary (tax free), comprehensive pension scheme and medical, educational and other social benefits, as well as financial help in relocating your family and the possibility to place your child/children in day care. The contract is for a fixed term duration of three years, and is subject to successful completion of the probation period. There is a possibility of extension(s) subject to individual performance and organisational requirements, and as defined in the applicable policies and staff rules and regulations. For further information, please view ESO's conditions of employment. Starting Date: As soon as possible Duty Station: ESO Headquarters in Garching, near Munich, Germany. This position involves duty travel to the ESO sites in Chile and/or partner institutes in Europe, North America and Japan. Application: Please apply online via our ESO Recruitment Portal. Your application must be in English and include a motivation letter and CV. Also required are the names and contact details of three referees. These referees may be contacted at the end of the recruitment process, but not without your prior consent. Closing date for applications is 31 January 2018. No nationality is in principle excluded however, recruitment preference will be given to nationals of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race or religion. More Information: At Paranal, ESO operates the Very Large Telescope, the world's most advanced visible-light astronomical observatory. ESO is a major partner in ALMA, the largest astronomical project in existence. And on Cerro Armazones, ESO is building the 39-metre Extremely Large Telescope, which will become "the world's biggest eye on the sky" and whose operations will be fully integrated into the Paranal Observatory. If you are interested in working in areas of frontline technology and in a stimulating international environment, please visit ESO homepageand http://www.almaobservatory.org/ for further details.
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https://recruitment.eso.org/jobs/2017_0047 Deadline 15/11/2017 ESO's studentship positions are open to students enrolled in a PhD programme in astronomy or related fields (observational, theoretical and fundamental astrophysics). Students accepted into the programme work on their doctoral project under the formal supervision of their home university, but they come to ESO to work and study under the co-supervision of an ESO staff astronomer, normally for a period of between one and two years. Studentships may be hosted either at ESO's Headquarters in Garching (Germany) or at ESO's offices in Santiago (Chile), where up to two positions per year are provided for students enrolled in South American universities. Applicants and their home institute supervisors should agree upon and coordinate their research project jointly with their prospective ESO supervisor. For this purpose the ESO supervisor should be contacted well in advance of the application deadlines (31 May and 15 November 2017). A list of potential ESO supervisors and their research interests can be found at http://www.eso.org/sci/activities/personnel.html . ESO Chile students have the opportunity to visit the observatories and to get involved in small technical projects that equip them with hands-on skills and give them insights into the observatory operations and instrumentation. Such involvement is also strongly encouraged for Garching students. ESO students at both sites benefit from a vital collaborative environment among a multi-disciplined young generation, they stay in touch with the latest developments in science and have the opportunity to network with top researchers visiting ESO. In addition, students in Garching may attend and benefit from the series of lectures delivered in the framework of the International Max-Planck Research School on Astrophysics. ESO students have also the possibility to join in many outreach activities. Students who are already enrolled in a PhD programme in the Munich area (e.g., at the International Max-Planck Research School on Astrophysics or a Munich University) and who wish to apply for an ESO studentship in Garching, should provide a compelling justification for their application. If you are interested in enhancing your PhD experience in an international and culturally-rich environment, grow your network of potential collaborators and overall consolidate your scientific profile through an extended stay at ESO, then please apply by completing the web application form available at http://recruitment.eso.org/ . Please include the following documents in your application: a cover letter; a curriculum vitae, including a list of publications, if any; copies of your university transcript and certificate(s) or diploma(s); a summary of your master's thesis project (if applicable) and ongoing projects, indicating the title and the supervisor (maximum half a page); an outline of the proposed PhD project (recommended one page, maximum two), containing a clear timeline including the start and expected end dates of the PhD, and the requested starting date and duration for the studentship at ESO. The candidate should also highlight in the project the advantages of coming to ESO; the names and contact details of your home institute supervisor and the ESO local supervisor. They will be automatically invited to submit a recommendation letter, however, applicants are strongly advised to trigger these invitations (using the web application form) well in advance of the application deadline; a letter from the home institute that: i) guarantees financial support (salary, health insurance and travel money) for the remaining PhD period after the termination of the ESO studentship; ii) indicates whether the prerequisites to obtain the PhD degree at the home institute have already been met. All documents should be typed in English (but no translation is required for the certificates and diplomas). Depending on the number of available positions, there might be up to two application rounds per year, with closing dates for applications of 31 May 2017 and 15 November 2017. Review of the application documents, including the recommendation letters, begins immediately following the deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Candidates will be notified of the results of the selection process within two months following the deadline. Studentships considered in the May round will normally begin between August 2017 and March 2018; students for the November round in March-August 2018. Further Information For more information about the studentship programme please see: http://www.eso.org/sci/activities/FeSt-overview/ESOstudentship.html . For a list of current ESO staff and fellows, and their research interests, please see: http://www.eso.org/sci/activities/personnel.html . A list of PhD projects currently being offered by ESO staff can be found at: http://www.eso.org/sci/activities/thesis-topics.html . Details on the employment conditions and benefits are available at: http://www.eso.org/public/jobs/conditions/students/ . For further general information about studentship applications, please see our Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ: http://www.eso.org/sci/activities/FeSt-overview/ESOstudentship/StudentshipFaq.html . Questions not answered by the above FAQ page can be addressed to: For Garching: Eric Emsellem, email: [email protected]. For Chile: Claudio De Figueiredo Melo, email: [email protected]. No nationality is in principle excluded however, recruitment preference will be given to nationals of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom and, for Chile, to students enrolled in a South American university irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race or religion.
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https://recruitment.eso.org/jobs/2017_0035 IT Specialist - Database AdministratorGarching Apply Now Deadline 20/08/2017 What we offer: Real team work: Join our team of IT Specialists supporting ESO's IT and Technical Services in an evolving technological landscape. International environment: You will be providing IT Service and database technology support to ESO and ALMA Operations; to software development; and to the remote observatory sites. Shape your own future: We give you the opportunity to use your own experience to design, organise, produce, deliver and monitor the evolution of IT Services according to IT standards and requirements from users and the business. You will also be given the opportunity to learn about new technologies. Opportunity to look beyond your horizons: You will be maintaining and supporting IT Services and database technologies that keep some of the world's biggest observatories working. What we expect from you: Behavioural: Curiosity and eagerness to learn: You are keen to learn new things and understand our complex operational environments as well as scientific applications. Multicultural Awareness: You have the skills to communicate and conduct yourself in a multicultural environment made up of over 40 nationalities. Responsibility: You take responsibility for all aspects of Service delivery for your appointed Service areas. Self-Starter: You are a self-starter who takes the lead with minimal supervision to ensure the delivery of IT and Technical Services. Team spirit: Above all, you are a real team player, who understands that only strong collaboration with your colleagues across disciplines will allow us to achieve our goals. Technical: Experience in database technologies: You have extensive experience primarily in SAP and secondarily in Oracle database technologies both OLTP and OLAP. You have configured and administered bi-directional database replication across a WAN and have assisted development teams in the engineering of software using this technology; and database transaction conflict resolution. You also have knowledge of other relational and NoSQL database technologies and their implementation. Maintenance of database environments: You know how to install, configure and maintain database servers; tune them and carry out backup and recovery. You have a sound understanding of SQL; are able to analyse queries; and provide support and advice to users on queries and application development. Coding skills: You are a proficient script developer and have experience in Python or other scripting languages. Planning: You can contribute to budget and forecasting for the IT Infrastructure cost development follow-up; and cost efficiency and optimisation. Responsibility: You can take responsibility to establish, measure, enhance and fulfil IT operational level agreements in planning and follow up on the execution and KPI performance with IT Service stakeholders, IT users and IT suppliers. Technical Lead: You can lead the IT Service support in your area, both on an organisational level and with an external service provider. ITIL: You have passed the ITIL Foundation Exam and are familiar with all aspects of service management. Is there anything else which qualifies you for this job? Just let us know! Qualifications: University degree in Computer Science, or equivalent. Language Skills: An excellent command of the English language - oral, reading and writing - is essential. A knowledge of German and/or Spanish is also an advantage. Reports to: Head of the IT Group Garching in the Information Technology Department (Directorate of Engineering). Remuneration and Contract: We offer an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary (tax free), comprehensive pension scheme and medical, educational and other social benefits, as well as financial help in relocating your family and the possibility to place your child/children in day care. The contract is for a fixed term duration of three years, and is subject to successful completion of the probation period. There is a possibility of extension(s) subject to individual performance and organisational requirements, and as defined in the applicable policies and staff rules and regulations. For further information, please view ESO's conditions of employment. Starting Date: As soon as possible. Duty Station: ESO Headquarters in Garching, near Munich, Germany. This position involves duty travel to the ESO sites in Chile and/or partner institutes in Europe, North America and Japan. Application: Please apply online via our ESO Recruitment Portal. Your application must be in English and include a motivation letter and CV. Also required are the names and contact details of three referees. These referees may be contacted at the end of the recruitment process, but not without your prior consent. Closing date for applications is 20 August 2017. We welcome all applications, however, preference will be given to nationals of ESO Member States irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race or religion. More Information: At Paranal, ESO operates the Very Large Telescope, the world's most advanced visible-light astronomical observatory. ESO is a major partner in ALMA, the largest astronomical project in existence. And on Cerro Armazones, ESO is building the 39-metre Extremely Large Telescope, which will become "the world's biggest eye on the sky" and whose operations will be fully integrated into the Paranal Observatory. If you are interested in working in areas of frontline technology and in a stimulating international environment, please visit ESO homepageand http://www.almaobservatory.org/ for further details.
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https://recruitment.eso.org/jobs/2017_0028 Software Test and Integration Engineer Garching Apply Now Deadline 03/09/2017 to join ourInfrastructure Software and Integration group (CISI) in the Control Software and Engineering Department (CSE). What we offer: International environment: You will collaborate daily with software engineers and scientists from around the globe. Extremely challenging project: You will be member of the team to build the world's largest optical telescope - the ELT and therefore will have to deal with challenges that arise in a project at the forefront of technology. Real team work: Within the ELT team, you will be responsible to test and integrate control software that is developed by ESO in house or by contractors and your contribution will help to further develop and optimize our highly automated development and test environment. What we expect from you: Behavioural: Team spirit: Above all, you are a real team player, who understands that only strong collaboration across disciplines will allow us to achieve our goals. This includes the capability of clear and open communication. Curiosity and eagerness to learn: You are keen to learn new things and understand our complex projects as well as the technology beyond the software area and you are constantly searching for ways to improve. Technical: Experience in testing and integrating complex control software: you have a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in test and integration of complex distributed software applications running on UNIX platforms, preferably Linux and testing embedded software on real time operating systems. Coding and analysis skills: you are not only able to implement automated test procedures in scripting languages like UNIX shell or Python but are able to understand and analyze the code and system design under test, and therefore are experienced in languages like C/C++. Test environments: you are experienced with test automation frameworks and continuous integration, code checking tools and software engineering standards like version control and problem reporting systems. Experience in assembly, integration and verification (AIV): on long term, we expect from you to join the team that is finally assembling, integrating and verifying the ELT at Armazones/Chile. In this final phase of the ELT programme, you will travel frequently to Chile and/or stay there for longer periods to support AIV from control software side. Qualifications: University degree in Computer Science, or equivalent. Language Skills: A very good command of the English language - oral, reading and writing - is essential. Reports to: Head of the Infrastructure Software and Integration Group Remuneration and Contract: We offer an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary (tax free), comprehensive pension scheme and medical, educational and other social benefits, as well as financial help in relocating your family and the possibility to place your child/children in day care. The contract is for a fixed term duration of three years, and is subject to successful completion of the probation period. There is a possibility of extension(s) subject to individual performance and organisational requirements, and as defined in the applicable policies and staff rules and regulations. For further information, please view ESO's conditions of employment. Starting Date: January 2018 Duty Station: ESO Headquarters in Garching, near Munich, Germany. This position involves duty travel to the ESO sites in Chile and/or partner institutes in Europe, North America and Japan. Application: Please apply online via our ESO Recruitment Portal. Your application must be in English and include a motivation letter and CV. Closing date for applications is 3 September 2017. We welcome all applications, however, preference will be given to nationals of ESO Member States irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race or religion. More Information: At Paranal, ESO operates the Very Large Telescope, the world's most advanced visible-light astronomical observatory. ESO is a major partner in ALMA, the largest astronomical project in existence. And on Cerro Armazones, ESO is building the 39-metre Extremely Large Telescope, which will become "the world's biggest eye on the sky" and whose operations will be fully integrated into the Paranal Observatory. If you are interested in this position and ready to work in a stimulating international environment, please visit the ESO homepage or the ALMA Observatory homepage for further details.
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Title: Launcher Security Officer Reference: ESA/VN-ESRIN(2016)006, COR. 1, REV. 1 Issue Date: Tue, 18-Oct-2016 Directorate: Launchers Grade: B5-B6 Duty Station: ESRIN Closing date: Tue, 15-Nov-2016 http://www.esa.int/hr/PDF/ESA-VN-ESRIN-2016-006,COR.1,REV.1.pdf
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https://recruitment.eso.org/jobs/2016_0037 Deadline 15/09/2016 Within the Directorate of Engineering, the IT department is responsible for providing IT services to the whole organisation and all sites in Germany and Chile. This includes mission-critical IT services that underpin the operation of observing facilities at the ESO Observatories (and the subsequent storage of the observation data) and the provision of general IT services that support the operation of the ESO office based business functions (e.g. telephony and email). ESO is recruiting a Head of IT to lead this department. It has approximately 17 technical and managerial staff, located at the Garching, Santiago and Paranal sites. In addition, a large fraction of the daily operations are outsourced to an external service provider. The IT department in numbers: 700 users, 600 Linux and Mac clients, 600 Windows clients, 530 Linux servers and 100 Windows servers. Main Duties and Responsibilities: The Head of IT will report to the Director of Engineering and will in particular: Provide leadership and vision to the IT department; Ensure that the IT department fulfils a common and unified vision, goals and operational practices across all sites; Manage direct reports and ensure that required standards of professional performance and behaviour are known and adhered to by all ESO IT personnel (both ESO staff members and third party staff); Ensure that there is a clearly defined, documented and relevant technical strategy within ESO IT, and that this strategy is followed across all operational sites and teams; Develop and ensure adherence to technical standards; Develop, maintain and ensure adherence to IT policies across the organisation; Ensure that IT builds and maintains a strong relationship with the ESO organisational units in Garching, Santiago and the Observatories and that the quality and scope of the IT services being delivered meets the evolving requirements of the ESO business; Develop a culture, with supporting processes and procedures to continuously improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the ESO IT Department as a key service provider to ESO; Manage the relationship with the primary ESO out sourced service provider(s), and define the key service requirements for contract renewals; Manage the IT budget. Reports to: Director of Engineering Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in each of the following areas: Senior management of an IT operational environment, preferably multi-platform and with a highly technically proficient user community; In managing multi-site (multi-country) operational environment; In managing the provision of mission-critical IT services / systems (e.g. real time production systems); In assessing and planning IT operational capabilities, performance improvement, and/or transformational change; In developing and managing IT strategy and business alignment, IT governance, IT management, solution-development practices, service-management practices, infrastructure and emerging technologies; Experience in managing external service providers and third party technical resources; Hands-on experience with several IT key technologies such as network and backup infrastructure, Unix, Microsoft applications and systems, Relational Databases, collaboration platforms. Key Competences: Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, and ability to foster effective team working; Ability to set the vision and strategy and lead an IT operational unit; Confidence in challenging established ways of working and continuously develop and adopt new practices to support the organisation's future challenges; Ability to listen to clients and adapt own principles and ideas to the needs of the organisation; Positive and flexible attitude to investigate solutions to problems taking into account potential boundary conditions; Tenacity and commitment to deliver and possess a strong sense of accountability for results; Ability to interact with the senior management team and adapt communication styles as required for technical and non technical audiences; Ability to present information or draft material in a clear and logical manner. Qualifications: University Degree in Computer Science or equivalent. Language Skills: Full command of the English language (written as well as spoken). Knowledge of German and Spanish would be an asset. Remuneration and Contract: We offer an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary (tax free), comprehensive pension scheme and medical, educational and other social benefits, as well as financial help in relocating your family and the possibility to place your child/children in daycare. The contract is for a fixed term duration of three years, and is subject to successful completion of the probation period. There is a possibility of extension(s) subject to individual performance and organisational requirements, and as defined in the applicable policies and staff rules and regulations. For any further information, please visit <http://www.eso.org/public/jobs/conditions/intstaff>. Duty Station: Garching near Munich. Due to the importance of the Santiago office and the three Observatory sites, it is required that the Head of IT will spend approximately 30-40% of her/his time in Chile. Career Path: V/VI Application: If you are interested in working in areas of frontline technology and in a stimulating international environment, please visit <http://www.eso.org> for further details. Applicants are invited to apply online at <http://jobs.eso.org/>. Applications must be completed in English and should include a motivation letter and CV. Closing date for applications is 15 September 2016. No nationality is in principle excluded. However, recruitment preference will be given to nationals of Austria, Belgium, Brazil, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom. The post is equally open to suitably qualified female and male applicants.
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https://recruitment.eso.org/jobs/2016_0036
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https://recruitment.eso.org/jobs/2016_0021 Deadline 09/06/2016
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https://recruitment.eso.org/jobs/2016_0011 Deadline 31/03/2016 The post is equally open to suitably qualified female and male applicants. No nationality is in principle excluded. However, recruitment preference will be given to nationals of Austria, Belgium, Brazil, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom. Interviews are expected to start soon after this date. Closing date for applications is 31 March 2016. Applicants are invited to apply online at . Applications must be completed in English and should include a motivation letter and CV together with the names of three individuals willing to provide professional reference letters. If you are interested in working in areas of frontline technology and in a stimulating international environment, please visit (<http://www.eso.org>)for further details. Application: V Career Path: Garching near Munich, Germany with regular duty trips to all ESO sites in Chile. Duty Station: The contract is for a fixed term duration of three years, and is subject to successful completion of the probation period. There is a possibility of extension(s) subject to individual performance and organisational requirements, and as defined in the applicable policies and staff rules and regulations. For any further information, please visit <http://www.eso.org/public/jobs/conditions/intstaff>. We offer an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary (tax free), comprehensive pension scheme and medical, educational and other social benefits, as well as financial support in relocating family members and the possibility to place child/children in daycare. Remuneration and Contract: Excellent command of the English language is essential; a working knowledge of German or Spanish would be an advantage. Language Skills: A University degree in computer science or equivalent. Qualifications: Takes over responsibility and is able to take decisions. Is capable to work for different projects and with different teams in a matrix structure, also in parallel and under pressure; Develops own skills and ensures that learning and development needs are identified, solutions found and outcomes evaluated; Monitors progress of own work and delivers to agreed deadlines and standards; Is flexible in adapting to changes of requirements and priorities as well as of assignments; Is able to build strong collaborative working relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds and disciplines; Provides clear, concise and timely oral and written communications, identifies the key issues, examines options and proposes the way ahead; Continuously improves the development/production/test environment; Tests control software within a highly automated test environment; Key Competences: Software Testing Certification (e.g. ISTQB). Experience with Software building tools; Experience in evaluating, installing and configuring Software tools; Good knowledge of programming languages (C++, C or Java); The following additional skills would be an advantage: Experience with software quality standards and related metrics. Sound experience with Software Engineering standards and tools (version control, problem reporting systems); Experience with test automation frameworks and/or continuous integration; Proficiency in the development of test procedures using scripting languages (e.g. UNIX shell, Python or Perl); Good knowledge of testing and code checking tools; Experience in communication within distributed systems (e.g. TCP/IP, UDP/IP) including middleware (e.g. CORBA, DDS) and the underlying patterns (e.g. peer-peer, client-server); Experience in testing embedded software on real time operating systems; Minimum of three years of professional experience in test and integration of complex distributed software applications running on UNIX platforms, preferably Linux; Experience: Definition of software quality metrics, their implementation and evaluation. Active contribution to continuous maintenance and improvement of the software engineering environment including the development/build/test environments, software configuration and version control systems; Investigation of errors found down to source code level and reporting fault to developers; Different levels of testing such as functional, integration, system, stress, performance and regression tests; Definition, implementation, execution of test cases, automated whenever reasonable and documentation of the results; Verification of design and implementation against requirements through analysis and inspection; Verification and validation of control software developed in house or external for ESO's VLT and E-ELT and their instruments; The successful candidate will be member of project teams within ESO's matrix structure and will be responsible for: Main Duties and Responsibilities: We are looking for an experienced software test/integration specialist who will be primarily responsible for the verification and validation of software products within the Control Software and Engineering Department (CSE) based in Garching. The CSE department comprises a team of 36 Software and Control Engineers organised in 4 groups who are responsible for the definition, design and implementation of complex control systems for advanced optical and infrared astronomical instrumentation and telescope systems required for ESO's Observatories in Chile. Deadline 31/03/2016
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https://recruitment.eso.org/jobs/2016_0007 Deadline 18/03/2016 ESO facilities are spread over 5 sites in Germany and Chile, and it operates advanced LAN and WAN communication links between these sites as well as with our many external partners to facilitate Observatory operations and support functions. The Telescope control systems are a custom-built environment of software and applications mainly running on Linux environment. The End-User support is provided for Windows, Mac and Linux clients within Chile offices in Santiago and Observatory sites in La Silla and Paranal.A mixture of ESO IT staff (all with third level qualifications) and service providers provide IT services. Main Duties and Responsibilities:The Head of IT Group Chile is part of the Management of the IT Department, managing the IT Chile Group working in close collaboration with the La Silla, and Paranal Observatory Departments, IT Group Garching and external service providers. Provide guidance and leadership to the IT Group Chile and coordinate all IT related activities in all ESO sites in Chile, managing IT Group Chile located mainly in Santiago and Paranal Observatory and consisting of 5 Local Staff Members Lead the analysis and recommendation for IT infrastructure to support new instruments and facilities coming to Paranal, leading the assessment of their impact on existing Observatory infrastructure and planned designs; lead the implementation of these changes Supervise and ensure the implementation of IT infrastructure upgrades with the ESO staff and service provider Ensure day-to-day technical support to the ESO business; proactively implementing corrective measures to prevent business disruption Proactively explore for continuous improvements in processes to achieve the best quality, cost effectiveness and reliability Part of the IT Management team of the IT Department consisting of other team members in Garching Facilitate and ensure top-down and bottom-up bi-lateral communication to IT Department, Stakeholders and Projects in Garching, Germany Monitor the quality provided by IT service providers and escalate to the IT management in case of underperformance Prepare budget for IT Group Chile Reports to:Head of IT at ESO located in Garching, Germany. Experience:At least five years of experience in the field. The candidate must have hands-on experience in managing complex IT Infrastructures, demonstrable people management skills, and experience in working in projects. Managing contracts and service providers is a must. Key Competences: People Management skills Good technical understanding of Unix-Linux and Network Infrastructures Excellent communication skills and aptitude for working in a multi-cultural team Constructively addresses disagreements and manages conflict Service-oriented attitude Structural way of working Management of contracts and service providers Experience in working in projects and preferably in a matrix organization A good command of English language as well as good documentation skills are requiredQualifications: University degree in Computer Science or equivalent and the following certification: ITIL v3 Foundation desirable or willing to achieve within 3 months from commencing Preferably qualified in technical areas such as Networks (Cisco) and good understanding of Unix-Linux, storage etc. Working in projects is an advantageLanguage Skills: The position requires a good command of English, both oral and written. Knowledge of Spanish is not mandatory, but willingness to learn is essential.Remuneration and Contract: We offer an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary and comprehensive medical and educational benefits.The initial contract will be a two years fixed contract with the possibility of renewal, subject to evaluation. Duty Station:Santiago office in Vitacura (about 70 %) and Paranal Observatory (30 %), located 120 km south of the city of Antofagasta, Chile. Occasional travel to other ESO sites such as La Silla Observatory and Headquarters in Garching is required on request. Place of residence shall be Santiago. Career Path: VApplication: If you are interested in working in areas of frontline technology and in a stimulating international environment, please visit (<http://www.eso.org>) for further details. Applicants are invited to apply online at https://recruitment.eso.org/. Applications must be completed in English and should include a motivation letter and CV. Closing date for applications is 18 March 2016The post is equally open to suitably qualified female and male applicants.
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https://recruitment.eso.org/jobs/2016_0005 deadline 11/03/2016
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https://recruitment.eso.org/jobs/2015_0048 We are looking for two experienced software test/integration engineers who will be primarily responsible for the verification and validation of software products within the Science Operation Software Department (SCS) based in Garching. The SCS department comprises a team of Software Engineers, including 26 staff members and a number of service contractors, organized in 3 groups who are responsible for the definition, design and implementation of the ESO Data Flow Systems (DFS) used to operate advanced astronomical instrumentation and telescope systems at ESO's Observatories in Chile. Main Duties and Responsibilities: The first assignment of the successful candidate(s) will primarily be the verification and validation of a subset of the DFS applications. Most of these client-server components are designed and developed using object-oriented technology and relational databases, running on Linux. S/he will analyse requirements for consistency, correctness, uniqueness, and testability. S/he will be responsible for defining, implementing and manually or automatically executing test cases to ensure that user requirements have been met and that the behaviour under abnormal or extreme conditions is acceptable. Test data will have to be defined and maintained, test plans written and reviewed within the project teams, and test reports produced, cording to DFS Software Quality Assurance standards. Finally, s/he will contribute to the DFS application support activities, software configuration management issues, and to the continuous improvement of SEQ's test methodology and process. Reports to: Head of Software Engineering and Quality Group. Experience: A minimum of three years of experience in testing and integration of complex distributed software applications running on UNIX platforms is required, including the testing of Web and/or desktop GUI applications. Key Competence: Knowledge of standard test design techniques and inspection methods Proven track record of coding automated tests Willingness to work in an agile, iterative, incremental development process with periodic test cycles. Continuously improves the development/production/test environment Provides clear, concise and timely oral and written communications, identifies the key issues, examines options and proposes the way ahead Timely recognize critical issues and raise the attention of the concerned people Recognise and master situations with potential for conflicts Establish strong collaborative working relationships with the integration and development teams and with the stakeholders Is flexible in planning, setting and adjusting priorities in agreement with the supervisor and the stakeholders Monitors progress of own work and delivers to agreed deadlines and standards Develops own skills and ensures that learning and development needs are identified, solutions found and outcomes evaluated Is capable to work for different projects and with different teams in a matrix structure, also in parallel and under pressure Takes over responsibility and is able to take decisions Excellent communication skills and a strong team spirit are essential, together with motivation, flexibility and capacity to learn quickly the existing system and the underlying problem domain Qualifications: University degree in computer science, electronic engineering, physics or equivalent. Proficiency in the development of functional, regression and performance test procedures. Sound experience with Java/Groovy, Unix scripting languages (Python, Bash) and relational databases (Sybase, Oracle or equivalent). Experience with dedicated software testing tools (test drivers, capture replay, testing frameworks) and software engineering tools (build and continuous integration systems). Experience with standard software engineering practices will be considered an asset, as will be an ISTQB certification. Language Skills: Excellent command of the English language is essential. Remuneration and Contract: We offer an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary (tax free), comprehensive pension scheme and medical, educational and other social benefits, as well as financial help in relocating your family and the possibility to place your child/children in daycare. The contract is for a fixed term duration of three years, and is subject to successful completion of the probation period. There is a possibility of extension(s) subject to individual performance and organisational requirements, and as defined in the applicable policies and staff rules and regulations. For any further information, please visit http://www.eso.org/public/jobs/conditions/intstaff. Duty Station: Garching near Munich, Germany with occasional duty trips to all ESO sites in Chile. Career Path: V Application: If you are interested in working in areas of frontline technology and in a stimulating international environment, please visit http://www.eso.orgfor further details. Applicants are invited to apply online at http://jobs.eso.org/. Applications must be completed in English and should include a motivation letter and CV together with the names of three individuals willing to provide professional reference letters. Closing date for applications is 13 January 2016. Interviews are expected to start soon after this date. No nationality is in principle excluded. However, recruitment preference will be given to nationals of Austria, Belgium, Brazil, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom. The post is equally open to suitably qualified female and male applicants.