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2017-07-27 16:11:55| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Vacancy in the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post Atmospheric Scientist This post is classified A2 A4 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Description Atmospheric Scientist in the Earth and Mission Science Division in the Science, Applications and Climate Department, Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. Duties The postholder reports to the Head of the Atmospheric Section in the Earth and Mission Science Division of the Science, Applications and Climate Department. The main responsibilities are to develop scientific and userrelated aspects of future satellite missions addressing Earth atmosphere physical processes. Tasks include establishing and maintaining the mission requirements, and scientific studies and research tasks in support of Research, Copernicus, Earth Watch or Operational Meteorology missions, from their early phases ideas through implementation to mission operations. With the support of the Divisions other scientific Sections and the Campaign Coordinators, the specific tasks related to Earth atmospheric activities for which the postholder is responsible include supporting the identification and critical review of Earth Observation user requirements, advising the Head of Division on the needs, interests and aspirations of the atmospheric user communities supporting scientific evaluation of proposals and selection of future missions for implementation contributing to the preparation and elaboration of candidate Research, Copernicus, Earth Watch or Operational Meteorology missions, including capturing and elaborating observational requirements Mission Requirements Document, ensuring traceability of satellite systemspayload requirements, defining data processing requirements this is expected for operational followon missions to MTG, MetOpSG and for Copernicus nextgeneration for those strongly linked to atmospheric physics acting as the custodian of EO satellite mission requirements and as Mission Scientist during the assessment and implementation phases of related missions providing Mission Scientist support to approved satellite mission projects throughout their development, calibrationvalidation, commissioning and operations phases, to ensure their payload and the endtoend system fulfil the relevant mission requirements establishing, maintaining and convening international advisory groups related to these missions conducting and supervising inhouse and external scientific studies organising missionspecific science workshopsconferences, supporting geophysical algorithm development and related research participating in preparation of calibrationvalidation and research Announcements of Opportunity and evaluation of corresponding proposals advising the Divisions Campaigns Section on scientific requirements for definition and implementation of aircraft and groundbased campaignsexperiments in association with geophysical algorithm development, product simulation or mission performance assessment communicating on ESA studies results and EO mission achievements for further outreach of EO science benefits to society contributing to the Agencys public communication and outreach on EO supporting the work of Young Graduate Trainees and Research Fellows. In performing these tasks, the Atmospheric Scientist will be expected to work closely with the Future Missions and Instruments, Project and Mission Management Teams of the Directorate. The postholder is also responsible for ensuring that tasks are carried out within agreed planning and financial constraints, proposing corrective action as necessary. Technical competencies Knowledge of scientific discipline, including strategic vision of the area of Earth Observation Knowledge of international scientific community Knowledge of space projects, including instrumentation and operations Experience in mission, spacecraft andor payload operations Knowledge of development and use of complex science instrumentation for research Major international initiatives related to Earth Observation eg. CEOS, GEO, UN Environmental Conventions Experience in atmospheric physics Experience in meteorology Experience in remote sensing retrieval techniques Experience in radiative transfer modelling Behavioural competencies Ambassadorship Communication Problem solving Relationship management Systems broader business thinking Teamwork Planning organisation Additional requirements Demonstrated experience in performing independent atmospheric research. Education PhD or equivalent degree in Atmospheric Physics or Meteorology Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. The closing date for application is 25 August 2017. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada and Slovenia. Priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from underrepresented Member States. In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment. Apply HERE
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