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Thu, 17 May 2012 06:48:34 GMT
An American astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts arrived at the International Space Station early Thursday, kicking off a four-month stay aboard the orbiting laboratory.
Wed, 16 May 2012 10:05:06 GMT
Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Astronomers are taking a long, deep look at one of the best-known galaxies beyond our own Milky Way, to learn more about what happened when it gobbled up another agglomeration of stars that got too close.
Wed, 16 May 2012 23:54:35 GMT
A small, faint asteroid will be coming into view this week, and lucky skywatchers with the right tools could catch a glimpse of the space rock.
Thu, 17 May 2012 00:14:04 GMT
Students' science experiments are about to make history, launching to space on the first attempt by a U.S. commercial company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station.
Wed, 16 May 2012 17:47:30 GMT
Stars like our sun can release "superflares," explosions of up to 10,000 times more energy than the solar flares seen from our sun, researchers say.
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Unix Applications Software Engineer
Job Description
The role embraces:-
„h Installation and testing of externally developed software
„h Operational support and maintenance of applications software
„h Analysis and design of enhancements and corrections
Knowledge of the following technology is essential:-
„h C++
„h X-Windows/Motif
„h TCP/IP programming
„h Source code control using ClearCase or CVS
„h Configuration control
Practical experience of any of the following would be advantageous:-
„h Meteorological image and data processing
„h Basic UNIX systems administration (HP Tru64)
„h Hardware configuration
„h Oracle or Sybase technology
„h Formalised software testing
This is a contract position with an initial period of three years starting in June 2005 with an option to extend for a further year. Candidates should possess a University degree or equivalent. Fluency in English is mandatory and a working knowledge of French advantageous.
To apply, candidates should email their CV in English, preferably in Word, to:-
david.lovegrove@pactum.ltd.uk
Contact information
Amyand Park Road
Twickenham
United Kingdom
TW1 3JF
