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Start Date
April 1, 2026, or by arrangement.
Employment Relationship
Fixed-term contract.
Institution / Workplace
The position is based at the Center for Space and Habitability (CSH), University of Bern. The successful candidate will support the Instrument Scientist and report to the CHEOPS Mission Manager.
Project Description
The CHEOPS Instrument Team invites applications for a Data Analyst position to support the mission's Monitoring and Characterisation (M&C) activities. The successful candidate will contribute to the analysis of instrument performance and aging effects, as well as to the development and maintenance of software tools that support CHEOPS scientific operations. The Data Analyst is a core member of the CHEOPS Science Team (Ex officio), and attendance at in-person CHEOPS Science Team meetings is expected.
What You Can Achieve
The jobholder will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Maintenance and further development of existing software used for the analysis of CHEOPS Monitoring and Characterisation (M&C) data.
- Maintenance and evolution of the automation system to process M&C data, including Linux/VM management.
- Development of new software tools as required, particularly for analyses related to CCD radiation damage and instrument aging.
- Support mission performance analyses and contribute to the development of mitigation strategies.
- Active participation in the activities of the Science Team Working Group TS1 (Instrument Characterisation, Performance & Calibration) and Working Group TS2 (Light curve analysis toolkit) and the CHEOPS Project Science Office.
Your Profile
- PhD in Physics, Astronomy, or a closely related discipline.
- Proven experience in scientific data analysis.
- Strong programming skills in data analysis, particularly in Python.
- Good knowledge of Python modules such as NumPy, Pandas, Astropy, and SciPy.
- Knowledge of Linux (Unix) system hosting on virtual machines.
- Ability to learn and work independently as well as in a team.
- A plus: Knowledge of CHEOPS data products and software pipelines.
- A plus: Understanding of CCDs' working principles.
- A plus: Good understanding of software automation.
Your Benefits
- Strong research infrastructure and international network.
- Healthy corporate culture and good working atmosphere.
- International reputation.
- Team-oriented work environment.
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Application Process
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
Contact
Questions about the position? Please reach out to andrea.fortier@unibe.ch.