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Fundamental Physics Scientist for Galileo

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Package Description

Excellent Salary 

Corporate Benefits Package 

Relocation Assistance (if applicable)

Further information available from the Serco Europe Recruitment Team

Job Introduction

Serco is among the leading Space Industry and Services Companies. We have over 40 years’ experience in supporting the space sector: Since the creation of the European Space Agency (ESA), our employees have been providing everyday their technical, scientific and management skills to support the full range of European cornerstone space missions. 

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Main Responsibilities

The Fundamental Physics Scientist duties will be:

  • Support monitoring contracts with industry and scientific institutions for studies on the application of GNSS in Fundamental physics
  • Support generating technical requirements and statements of work for scientific studies in the area of Fundamental Physics and GNSS
  • Review scientific results in the field of GNSS applied Fundamental physics
  • Monitor applicable scientific and technological trends, maintaining state-of-the-art expertise
  • Contribute to the dissemination of the results of the activities performed and the transfer of knowledge across the Agency.

 

Technical competencies

  • PhD in Fundamental Physics, Astronomy or Cosmology
  • Experience in applied physics in Fundamental Physics
  • Sound knowledge of the following areas:
  • General relativity and alternative theories
  • Clocks (metrology) applied in Fundamental physics (gravitational effects and relativistic reference frames)
  • Knowledge of astronomy and cosmology.
  • Knowledge of the application of the Global Navigation Satellite Systems for scientific applications
  • Navigation signals
  • Satellite clocks
  • GNSS Data and products
  • Knowledge of space technology for fundamental physics applications
  • Knowledge of ESA

Successful Candidate

Behaviour competencies

 

  • Result Orientation
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Fostering Cooperation
  • Relationship Management
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Forward Thinking
  • Creativity

About the Company

Why should you join Serco ?

At Serco not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play.

Meaningful and vital work - You’ll contribute to methodologically intercepting challenges whilst achievements will also be recognised and celebrated.

A world of opportunity - You’ll be wholeheartedly supported with development and career progression

Great people - You’ll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team. who believe passionately in the value of our work.

What we offer

  • Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services sector
  • A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
  • Permanent employment with comprehensive Serco Benefits package.
  • Pension

About Serco

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play when managing complex public services.  

We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world, we are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. 

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Serco is a Disability Confident Employer committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities.  Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview

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