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Ocean Training and User Support Expert Copernicus Sentinel3
2015-06-19 12:04:38| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
With 1.700 employees worldwide, the CS Group is a leading IT company in France and in Germany, and a prime contractor in designing, integrating and operating mission critical systems. It has now been over 30 years that comprehensive CS solutions for space systems and applications, both on the ground and in space, have been part and parcel of this odyssey. Our German activities grow at fast pace and to face our costumers high level expectations and needs, we are looking for talented profiles having relevant experience in Space systems and applications. This is an opportunity for a motivated and experienced engineer to work for our EUMETSAT customer within a new and interesting space mission. The Consultant shall support the exploitation of the Sentinel3 marine data in respect to a growing community of users, in particular through the provision of information, management of training activities and engagement with user groups in coordination with the delegated entity responsible for the Copernicus Marine Environment Monitoring Service. The consultant will be part of the training team and will work with experts across EUMETSAT and partners organisations. PROFILE The following skills and experience are mandatory Postgraduate MSc level training I education or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline. Significant experience of the management of training from needs assessment to evaluation of training for user groups. Experience in using satellite data in marine research or operations An ability to relate to user groups and subject matter experts Appreciation of the whole chain from data sensing to user application of a product. Experience of maintaining sources of information for users. Experience of working in partnership across organisational boundaries. The following skills would be highly desirable Distance learning methodologies. A range of earth Observational Data visualisation tools. A range of learning technologies learning management systems, web conferencing tools etc. Understanding the processes used to retrieve marine geophysical parameters in one or more of elements of the sentinel product suite. TASKS EXPERIENCE The scope of work will include Identify and regularly update the relevant user organizations, their fora and possible intermediaries on the sentinel3 marine mission and the marine data stream. Provide regular information to users and user groups on the status of the mission and the related marine and ocean products and service. Analyse and handle related user enquiries and user requests received VIa the Helpdesk. Review the framework for user communications activities with respect to the Sentinel 3 mission and related marine and ocean products and services. Support the development of the relationships with key users and subject matter experts and facilitate feedback on the quality of the products and services provided. Establish the training requirements, develop and deliver a plan to meet those requirements, evaluate the effectiveness of the training and resources delivered. Identify and engage relevant and skilled subject matter experts to support user training. Maintenance and update of relevant user documentation e.g. user guides, etc. Maintain contact with the Copernicus Marine Environment Monitoring Service user engagement processes, as required. How to apply Please consider the following points before applying Please submit your complete application documents in English. An attached cover letter should mention your availability and salary expectations. Interested applicants should submit their CV to marina.ludwigcssystems.de with CC to francoisxavier.laffontcs.fr with the job title. Due to new work permit restrictions for this position, please apply only if you are citizen of a European Union state or if you hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe. Closing date 08 July 2015 interviews in week 31 Start SeptOct 2015
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