<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN"><html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type"
content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body><div dir="ltr"><p>Dear Colleagues,</p><p> </p><p><strong>2 Job
openings</strong>: Research Associate: Analysis of Solar Images Using Machine Learning
and Computer Vision and Research Associate: Scientific Programming</p><p> </p><p>GFZ German
Research Centre for Geosciences, Section “Space Physics and Space Weather”,
working with Prof. Yuri Shprits</p><p>The
department of Geophysics of GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences invites
applications for a<strong> Research Associate</strong> for the<strong> Analysis of Solar Images Using Machine Learning
and Computer
Vision </strong>and a<strong> Research Associate
postion </strong>in<strong> Scientific Programming</strong>
in the group "Space Physics and Space Weather”. </p><p> </p><p><u>Open
Position: Research Associate: Analysis of Solar Images Using Machine Learning
and Computer Vision</u></p><p>The work
will be performed in the context of Helmholtz Imaging Platform-funded Solar
Image-based Modelling project and uses highly detailed multi-spectral images of the sun to improve predictions
of the solar wind close to earth and develop new methods utilizing data driven
approaches. Specifically, we plan to exploit the capabilities of classical
computer vision tools and modern deep learning algorithms to identify relevant
structures on the sun, such as coronal holes and corona active regions.</p><p>Candidates
should have min. MSc in physics (solar physics), computer sciences, maths or
related natural sciences – Experience in working with solar images, several
years of working experience with IT programming or scientific programming.</p><p>For more details,
please see: <a href="https://www.gfz-potsdam.de/en/career/job-offers/job-detail/4667/">
https://www.gfz-potsdam.de/en/career/job-offers/job-detail/4667/<br></a></p><p>Deadline:
07 February, 2021 (possibly extended)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a
href="https://www.gfz-potsdam.de/en/career/job-offers/job-detail/4667/"></a> </p><p><u>Open
Position: Research Associate: Scientific Programming</u></p><p>The work
will be performed in the context of the EU Horizon 2020-funded consortium PAGER
led by GFZ Potsdam The primary aim of PAGER is to provide space weather
predictions initiated from observations on the Sun and to predict radiation in
space and its effects on satellite infrastructure.</p><p>Candidates
should have min. Master's degree
in computer sciences, physics, maths or related natural sciences. Several years
of working experience with IT programming or scientific programming, knowledge
of Unix, Mac, and Windows operating systems, advanced knowledge of programming
languages, such as C++, Matlab, IDL, Python, Fortran, experience in developing
numerical codes and experience in maintaining Unix workstations.</p><p>For more
details, please see: <a href="https://www.gfz-potsdam.de/en/career/job-offers/job-detail/4731/">
https://www.gfz-potsdam.de/en/career/job-offers/job-detail/4731/<br></a></p><p>Deadline:
07 February, 2021 (possibly extended)</p><p><a href="https://www.gfz-potsdam.de/en/career/job-offers/job-detail/4731/">
</a></p><p>For questions
relating to these positions, please contact Prof. Yuri Shprits: yshprits@gfz-potsdam.de</p><p> </p><p>Kind
regards,</p><p>Melanie Burns</p><p>Science Coordinator</p><p>Section 2.7 Space Physics and Space Weather</p><p>Phone:
+49 (0)331/288-1725</p><p>Email: melanie@gfz-potsdam.de</p><p>________________________________________</p><p> </p>
<p>Helmholtz Centre Potsdam</p><p>GFZ German Research Centre For Geosciences</p><p>Public Law Foundation State of
Brandenburg</p><p>Telegrafenberg, 14473 Potsdam</p></div></body></html>