Vacature Integration Facility Lead

Integration Facility Lead

Vacaturenr. 14319 Functie-categorie Niet-wetenschappelijke functies Omvang (fte) 1,0 Extern/intern Extern Locatie Leiden Geplaatst op 28 november 2023 Sluitingsdatum 3 december 2023 Nog 4 dagen om te solliciteren

The Faculty of Science Leiden and Leiden Observatory are looking for a Integration Facility Lead.

Together with the instrument team, you will participate in the overall assembly, integration and test (AIT) of a scientifically and technologically innovative and complex astronomical instrument (METIS: Mid-Infrared ELT Imager and Spectroscope) on the world's largest optical telescope (ESO's Extremely Large Telescope- ELT).

Work and profile
You will be responsible for the METIS AIT facility control, preparation, and operation, maintenance and safety. You will have an integral part of the subsystems' local acceptance, instrument system integration and testing as well as preparation for transportation and on-site verification. Developing this instrument for the ELT is a project that is being realized by a consortium of research institutes in several European countries, under the leadership of the Dutch Research School for Astronomy (NOVA). You will be part of this interdisciplinary, international consortium.

Your duties and responsibilities consist of, but are not necessarily limited to:

• Facility responsibility, control, preparation and operation;
• Local hands-on support for integration activities in cooperation with the respective team lead;
• Responsible to track all operations within the facility;
• Full control and traceability of parts moved in or out of the facility;
• Accessibility to all (support) equipment within the facility and to all pieces/parts of the instrument;
• Participation in all local acceptance review boards;
• Regular reporting all operations and current status of the facility to the AIT lead, the System AIT manager, the CSE, and the PI;
• Co-responsible with the AIT lead to follow the system AIT schedule.
  

Selection criteria

• At least 5+ years relevant experience in lab and engineering environment and technical facilities;
• Experience in leading and working in teams of multidisciplinary-multinational engineers and scientists;
• Experience building optical and/or infrared instruments is a plus (also cryogenics is strongly desired);
• Experience in clean-room operations;
• Proficient oral, written and interpersonal communications skills;
• Expected start date as soon as possible, specifics are negotiable.

For this position we have a preferred candidate.

Description of organization and terms of employment
Leiden Observatory carries out world class research in the formation of structures in the universe and the origin and evolution of galaxies, the detection and characterization of exoplanets, and the formation of stars and planetary systems. It is the largest astronomy department in the Netherlands, with about 35 faculty and adjunct faculty, 50 postdoctoral researchers, 80 PhD students 30 support staff and over a 100 MSc students. Leiden is a charming university town with international flair.

Leiden Observatory is embedded in the Faculty of Science: a world-class faculty where staff and students work together in a dynamic international environment. It is a faculty where personal and academic development are top priorities. Our people are committed to expand fundamental knowledge by curiosity and to look beyond the borders of their own discipline; their aim is to benefit science, and to make a contribution to addressing the major societal challenges of the future.

The research carried out at the Faculty of Science is diverse, ranging from mathematics, artificial intelligence, computer science, astronomy, physics, chemistry and bio-pharmaceutical sciences to biology and environmental sciences. We are located at the heart of Leiden's Bio Science Park, one of Europe's biggest science parks, where university and business life come together. For more information, see https://www.science.leidenuniv.nl .

We offer a full-time, 4 year term position. The salary range is from € 3.377,- to € 4.670,- gross per month, based on a full-time appointment (pay scale 9 in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities).
In addition, Leiden University has good employment conditions. For example, there is an end-of-year bonus (8.3%), holiday allowance (8%), excellent training facilities, paid parental leave and the option to choose tailor-made employment conditions via a selection model. You can find all information about this at https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/working-at/job-application-procedure-and-employment-conditions .

Diversity
Diversity and inclusion are core values of Leiden University. Leiden University strives to become an inclusive community that enables all students and staff to feel valued and respected and to develop their full potential. We welcome diversity in experiences and perspectives as they enrich and strengthen our teaching and research. High quality teaching and research is inclusive.

Faculty
The Faculty of Science at Leiden University is a world-class faculty where staff and students work together in a dynamic international environment. It is a faculty where personal and academic development are top priorities. Our people are committed to expand fundamental knowledge by curiosity and to look beyond the borders of their own discipline; their aim is to benefit science, and to make a contribution to addressing the major societal challenges of the future.

The research carried out at the Faculty of Science is very diverse, ranging from mathematics, information science, astronomy, physics, chemistry and bio-pharmaceutical sciences to biology and environmental sciences. The research activities are organized in eight institutes. These institutes offer eight bachelors' and twelve master's programmes. The faculty has grown strongly in recent years and now has more than 2,300 staff and over 5,000 students. We are located at the heart of Leiden's Bio Science Park, one of Europe's biggest science parks, where university and business life come together.

University
Leiden University is one of Europe's leading international research universities.

Thanks to its committed and inspired employees, the university enjoys a leading role in academic research and education. Leiden also scores very well every year in prominent rankings. This means that, to maintain our position, the bar is set very high. Regardless of the work you do at our university, you are always encouraged to broaden your horizons, develop your talents and reach your full potential.

Will you become our newest colleague?
Do you have questions about this position? Please contact Lynn, Projectmanager,

Functie:	integration facility lead
Startdatum:	29-11-2023
Ervaring:	Ervaren
Educatielevel:	WO
Contracttype:	Vast
Salaris:	3377 – 4670
Uren per week:	1 – 40

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