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The Joint Institute for VLBI in Europe (JIVE) operates an advanced
purpose-built supercomputer (correlator) to support astronomical
observations made with the European VLBI Network (EVN). This network of
radio telescopes extends well beyond the boundaries of Europe,
including telescopes located as far away as China, South Africa and
Puerto Rico. During observing sessions the telescopes work together to
form an earth-sized virtual telescope, creating images with an
unsurpassed resolution. JIVE is located in Dwingeloo, in the
Netherlands, at the headquarters of ASTRON, which is the host institute
for JIVE. Further information regarding JIVE and the EVN can be
obtained from www.jive.nl and www.evlbi.org.
The EVN is constantly expanding through the inclusion of new
telescopes. In addition, developments in receiver and networking
technology will enable a large increase in sensitivity of the network.
In order to take full opportunity of these developments, the EVN
correlator will need to be replaced. The next generation EVN correlator
will have to provide several hundreds of Teraflops, comparable to the
capacity of the largest current supercomputers.
In 2009 the UniBoard project, led by JIVE, will start. This project,
part of the European Commission-sponsored RadioNet programme, will aim
at the creation of a generic high-performance FPGA-based computing
platform. This board will support several astronomical applications,
including a correlator, a pulsar binning machine and a digital
receiver.
JIVE is inviting applicants for the following appointment, becoming
available immediately:
Digital Engineer
This position involves
- Translation of astronomical demands into system specifications
- Definition of architectural specifications
- Design and implementation of driver software
- (co-) responsibility for development and implementation of firmware
- Definition and execution of tests, both regarding astronomical integrity
and computing performance
We are seeking an individual with an academic level education in
digital engineering, or equivalent experience. He/she should be
experienced in design and development of digital systems, have
knowledge of design methods and development tools and experience with
the definition of demands and specifications. We are seeking someone
with a pragmatic attitude, who can function well both in a team and
singly, and with the ambition to look beyond his own resposibility. A
good command of written and spoken English is essential.
The appointment will be based at JIVE in the Netherlands and is offered
for one year in the first instance with the possibility of an extension
up to a total of three years. A further extension may be possible,
depending on the availability of funding. The appointees will be in the
formal employ of the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research
(NWO) with a competitive salary plus an excellent package of secondary
benefits, including relocation expenses.
Please send your application to:
[email protected]
Ms D. Verweij
Joint Institute for VLBI in Europe
Applications including a CV should arrive by February 1 2009, mentioning
ref. No. JIVE2008/07. Further information can be obtained from Arpad Szomoru
([email protected], +31521596509).
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Arpad Szomoru, Head Technical Operations and R&D, JIVE
Joint Institute for VLBI in Europe tel. +31521596509/596500
PO Box 2 mob. +31650502091
7990 AA Dwingeloo fax +31521597332
The Netherlands [email protected]
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