---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Project: Z3 Title: Time-domain astronomy with the HESS gamma-ray telescopes DESY group: HESS Type: Online project Duration: 19th July - 10th Sep 2021 Description: Time-domain astronomy is a very dynamic field in contemporary astrophysics and investigates phenomena such as fast radio bursts, gamma-ray bursts, novae or tidal disruption events on timescales from milliseconds to months. The study of these objects requires observations with telescopes across the electromagnetic spectrum or with even alternate messengers like neutrinos and gravitational waves. However, estimating the capabilities of different instruments to follow-up specific astrophysical sources requires a tool to predict the sensitivity of telescopes on diverse timescales. The aim of this summer student project is the development of such a tool for the gamma-ray regime and application to a to-be-defined science case. Special Qualifications expected: Experience in shell and python programming is advantageous. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------