As part of its staffing, Hellenic Space Center announces the opening of ten (10) positions of Special Scientific Personnel with a fixed-term employment contract, lasting three years, for the special scientific domains. Candidates are kindly requested to submit the following to sec@hsc.gov.gr:
according to the instructions and rules described in the relevant Proclamation up until Monday, the 29th March 2021.
Earth Observation
Number of People: 1
The science specialist who will fill this position at the Hellenic Space Center (ELKED), will be responsible for the planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of projects and programs in the field of satellite Earth observation, in collaboration with public bodies in Greece and abroad, active in this field. The candidate should be a graduate of the School of Sciences or an Engineer with a strong background in satellite remote sensing and experience in implementing / managing respective programs.
Satellite Communications and Integrated Applications
Number of People: 1
The science specialist who will fill this position at the Hellenic Space Center (ELKED), will be responsible for the planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of projects and programs in the wider field of satellite telecommunications and integrated satellite applications. , in collaboration with public bodies in Greece and abroad, active in this field. The candidate should be a graduate of the School of Sciences or an Engineer with a strong background in satellite telecommunications and experience in implementing / managing respective programs.
GNSS Applications
Number of People: 1
The science specialist who will fill this position at the Hellenic Space Center (ELKED), will be responsible for the design, coordination and implementation of projects and programs in the field of satellite navigation systems, in collaboration with public bodies in Greece and abroad, active in this field. The candidate should be a graduate of the School of Science or Engineering with a strong background in satellite navigation and experience in implementing / managing respective programs with knowledge and experience in multiple GNSS systems, measurement combination, processing and real-time data analysis for intelligent systems, absolute and relative detection techniques, kinematic and network kinematic detection, integrated GNSS and computer vision systems with a variety of applications.
Space Data Systems
Number of People: 1
The science specialist who will fill this position at the Hellenic Space Center (ELKED), will be responsible for setting specifications, developing, operating and testing systems for the collection, processing, management and storage of satellite data. The candidate should have experience and knowledge of data and metadata interconnection technologies, standardization standards, interoperability of space and geospatial data and applications, geospatial databases, onboard storage technologies and high performance cloud computing systems. The candidate should be a graduate of the School of Sciences or an Engineer specializing in the development of methods and data processing software.
Διαστημικές Επιστήμες και Εξερεύνηση του Διαστήματος (Space Sciences and Space Exploration
Number of People: 1
The science specialist who will fill this position at the Hellenic Space Center (ELKED), will be responsible for the design, coordination and implementation of programs related to research and development in the fields of Space Science and its Exploration, in collaboration with public and private bodies active in this field in Greece and abroad. The candidate should be a graduate of the School of Sciences or an Engineer with a strong background in Space Research and experience in implementing / managing respective programs.
Space Systems
Number of People: 3
The science specialist who will fill this position at the Hellenic Space Center (ELKED), will be responsible for the design of the technical specifications, the development and the functional control of individual parts-subsystems-systems of spacecraft platforms, the design, implementation and integration of structural, mechanical, electrical and electronic subsystems, intelligent control systems, mechatronics, robotics and automation for space systems and vehicles, in collaboration with public and / or private entities in Greece and abroad, that are active in the field. The candidate should be a graduate of the School of Sciences or an Engineer with specialization and / or experience in projects and activities related to all stages of construction of spacecraft systems, from initial design and prototyping to final operational testing and certification.
Legal Services
Number of People: 1
The science specialist who will fill this position at the Hellenic Space Center (ELKED), will be responsible for drafting and interpreting legal texts, rules and procedures, agreements / contracts with other bodies (national and international) governing the activity of Public Bodies as well as for the provision of legal support to the BoD, through legal advice and opinions that are part of the general scope of the aims and responsibilities of ELKED. The candidate should have a Law degree with a specialization in Space Law, or Science and Modern Technology, or Commercial or Corporate or Administrative Law.
Economic Advisor/Expert
Number of People: 1
The science specialist who will fill this position at the Hellenic Space Center (ELKED), will be responsible for (a) the preparation of studies and market analysis related to space technology products and services, as well as the design of proposals, growth & profit maximization strategies and (b) for the presentation, periodic evaluation and updating of financial objectives and methods of achieving them. The candidate should have a degree in Economics with a specialization in Economics and Management and experience in projects and activities related to space and more generally in the space industry, as well as the development of technologies and applications.