More than 7,000 Starlinks in orbit now, and they have permission for 42,000. Even conservatively, at peak operation, they'll dump 25x more aluminum into the stratosphere than falls naturally as they launch and burn up 20-25 sats PER DAY. What will that do? We actually don't know. That metal is already measurable. SpaceX is just running this experiment.
We need fewer satellites in orbit with longer operational lifetimes. THAT is the new engineering challenge in LEO.
Hiring a software engineer in their late 40s:
Pros:
* Understands your stack better than you do after glancing through the repo for five minutes.
* Will rewrite said stack 2x as fast, and half as buggy if you let them.
Cons:
* Gives zero fucks.
* Knows we're not *really* like family here.
* No, seriously, absolutely zero fucks given.
Do not cite the deep magic to me, product manager, I was there when it was written.
Emboitant le pas de l'#université d'Aix-#Marseille, nous avons pris la décision aujourd'hui de suspendre notre communication sur #X / #Twitter. Nous avons également invité notre communauté et nos tutelles à nous rejoindre, ici même, sur #mastodon.
🚨 Awesome job(s!) alert!! 🚨
The Center for Computational Astrophysics (where I work) is hiring two software engineers to work on supporting community software projects (& other fun things), with a specific focus on:
Application deadline: Dec 1 📆
I'm so excited that these jobs have been posted, and I'd be happy to chat if anyone has questions!
Please share with anyone who might be interested!!
POSITION SUMMARY The Center for Computational Astrophysics (CCA) at the Flatiron Institute, a division of the Simons Foundation, is seeking a full-time research software engineer to develop, maintain, and contribute to community-oriented software projects in astronomy. The software engineer will principally support the Astropy Project and contribute to projects that align with the research directions of the CCA. More information about the CCA can be found on the CCA website. We expect the position to adapt over time to the needs of the broader astronomical community and CCA research community. Research in astronomy and astrophysics depends critically on open source and other scientific software projects that are largely community driven (i.e. not developed or maintained by specific institutions). The primary role of this research software engineer position (approximately 60% of effort) is to support the Astropy Project. The Astropy Project is a community effort to develop a common core package for astronomy in Python and foster an ecosystem of interoperable astronomy packages. More information about the Astropy Project can be found on the Astropy website. The other major role of this position is to support and contribute to projects that align with the current research directions of the CCA. This work will be in collaboration with CCA scientists and potentially other software developers throughout the Flatiron Institute. A companion webpage contains a few example potential projects, but these are intended to provide context and the list is not exhaustive. The software engineer will report to a research scientist (equivalent of faculty) at CCA and will join a growing team of research software engineers across the Flatiron Institute. The position will be based in person at the Simons Foundation office in New York City. Visit the Flatiron Institute career page to learn more about life at the institute. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Within the Astropy Project, the responsibilities will be (1) to contribute to key projects that expand the functionality and community reach of the software, (2) to improve the long-term stability and sustainability of the Project, and (3) to help maintain and develop core infrastructure packages that benefit Astropy and the broader astronomical and Scientific Python communities. The research software engineer will: lead and contribute to software efforts within the Astropy Project, support and contribute to projects that align with the research directions of the CCA, communicate open-source software best practices, interact with other Astropy developers on GitHub, Slack, and in developer meetings, and collaborate with Flatiron’s Scientific Computing Core (SCC), other centers within Flatiron, and the larger scientific community, when relevant. Opportunities for skill development in software development and scientific computing include mentoring by research scientists, discussions and tutorials with the CCA software community and the SCC, and support for attending external tutorials and conferences. The research software engineer will be part of a growing community of Flatiron scientists and software engineers working on astronomical software, including Flatiron Software Research Fellows (postdocs), CCA-affiliated SCC scientists, and other research software engineers in CCA. Members of this community will be encouraged to collaborate as well as to create and seek opportunities for skill development. QUALIFICATIONS Education B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or a related technical discipline. Essential Qualifications At least 3 years of experience with software development in a research context, including: Experience doing software development in a research environment (including academic contexts like graduate school and postdoctoral appointments, or research-oriented industry). Experience working with the scientific Python ecosystem (NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib, etc.). Experience with collaborative version control systems (especially Git & GitHub). Experience working with collaborative software engineering practices, including coding standards and code review. Experience writing documentation and an interest in supporting user communities. Experience with project management and developing multiple concurrent projects. Technical and scientific curiosity with a collaborative attitude. Desired Qualifications Proficiency with software development in a compiled language (C, C++, Rust, Cython, Fortran, etc.). Experience contributing to the scientific or astronomical Python ecosystem, including a working knowledge of continuous integration systems (e.g., GitHub Actions), software testing (e.g., pytest), and using automated documentation infrastructure (e.g., Sphinx). Experience with HPC, GPU, and/or code profiling and optimization. Working knowledge of applied mathematical concepts and numerical methods. Working knowledge of astronomy and physics core concepts. Experience querying and transforming data in databases (SQL, Elasticsearch, etc.) and files (CSV, HDF5, etc.). COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS The full-time annual compensation range for this position is $130,000 - $170,000, depending on experience. In addition to competitive salaries, the Simons Foundation provides employees with an outstanding benefits package. DEADLINE TO APPLY Please submit your application by December 1, 2023. THE SIMONS FOUNDATION’S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. The Simons Foundation actively seeks a diverse applicant pool and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law. The Simons Foundation is a private foundation established in 1994 in New York City by Jim and Marilyn Simons. With an annual grants and programs budget of $450 million, the foundation’s mission is to advance the frontiers of research in mathematics and the basic sciences. The foundation pursues its mission through its grant-making division, comprising programs in Mathematics & Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Education & Outreach and autism research, and through its internal research division, the Flatiron Institute. The Mathematics & Physical Sciences program supports work in mathematics, theoretical computer science and theoretical physics. The Life Sciences program works to advance basic research in life sciences, with, among other efforts, large grant programs in ocean ecology and in the origins of life. The Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI) is a campaign that aims to improve the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of autism by funding innovative research of the highest quality and relevance. SFARI also supports the editorially independent autism research news site Spectrum. In 2016, the foundation launched the Flatiron Institute (FI), a multidisciplinary institute whose mission is to advance scientific research through computational methods, including data analysis, modeling and simulation. The FI hosts scientists and collaborating expert programmers who work to create, deploy and support new state-of-the-art computational methods. Outreach & Education supports and promotes scientific literacy in society generally. Specifically, the program supports the nonprofit Math for America and the independent science news site, Quanta Magazine. This program’s Science Sandbox initiative seeks to unlock scientific thinking in all people, so that science becomes a more integral part of culture. Visit the Simons Foundation career page at simonsfoundation.org/careers to learn more. SALARY AND BENEFITS In addition to competitive salaries, the Simons Foundation provides employees with an outstanding benefits package. SIMONS FOUNDATION'S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. The Simons Foundation actively seeks a diverse applicant pool and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law. E-VERIFY Simons Foundation participates in E-Verify. Learn more here.
Today, Monday 31 July 2023, is #ESAEuclid's 🛰️ First Light 💡day. Tune in at 14:00 CEST (12:00 UTC) to the
👉 #EuclidConsortium website (https://www.euclid-ec.org/euclid-sees-first-light) or
👉 #ESA's #Euclid site (https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Space_Science/Euclid)
to see - and read about - Euclid's first engineering ⚙️ images 🖼️!
We present the second data release of the MUSE Hubble UDF surveys, which includes the deepest spectroscopic survey ever performed. The MUSE data, with their 3D content, amazing depth, wide spectral range, and excellent spatial and medium spectral resolution, are rich in information. This update of the first release incorporates a new 141-hour adaptive-optics-assisted MXDF field (1' diameter FoV) in addition to the reprocessed 10-hour mosaic (3'x3') and the single 31-hour deep field (1'x1'). We have securely identified and measured the redshift of 2221 sources, an increase of 41% compared to the first release. With the exception of 8 stars, the collected sample consists of 25 nearby galaxies (z < 0.25), 677 OII emitters (z=0.25-1.5), 201 galaxies in the MUSE redshift desert range (z=1.5-2.8), and 1308 LAEs (z=2.8-6.7). This represents an order of magnitude more redshifts than the collection of all spectroscopic redshifts obtained before MUSE in the Hubble UDF area (2221 vs 292). At z > 3, the difference is even more striking, with a factor of 65 increase (1308 vs 20). We compared the measured redshifts against three published photometric redshift catalogs and find the photo-z accuracy to be lower than the constraints provided by photo-z fitting codes. 80% of the galaxies have an HST counterpart. They are on average faint, with a median magnitude of 25.7 and 28.7 for the OII and Ly-alpha emitters, respectively. SED fits show that these galaxies tend to be low-mass star-forming galaxies, with a median stellar mass of 6.2 10**8 M and a median SFR of 0.4 M/yr. 20% of our catalog, or 424 galaxies, have no HST counterpart. The vast majority of these new sources are high EQW z>2.8 LAEs that are detected by MUSE thanks to their bright and asymmetric broad Ly-alpha line. We release advanced data products, specific software, and a web interface to select and download data sets.
Prof. Sam Lawler
SaraMG
Labo Astro Marseille
Dan F-M
Euclid Consortium