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Remote Sensing Scientist Ocean Colour

2020-06-15 17:13:14| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

EUMETSAT is Europes meteorological satellite agency monitoring the weather and climate from space 24 hours a day, 365 days a year We are currently looking for an experienced Remote Sensing Scientist to join our international team of dynamic and inspiring engineers and industry professionals based in Darmstadt, Germany, tasked with driving innovation within the Space, Satellite and Earth Observation sector. This role is rooted in the mission of EUMETSAT and will provide the opportunity to work with leading IT, Space and Earth Observation organisations and domain experts to make a positive impact on society! BACKGROUND Under a Copernicusdedicated programme, EUMETSAT operates four Copernicus Sentinel missions on behalf of the European Union, including the Sentinel3 mission dedicated to monitoring of ocean colour, sea surface temperature and ocean surface topography. In addition, Meteosat Third Generation MTG and the EUMETSAT Polar System of Second Generation EPSSG, the next generation EUMETSAT satellite systems to be deployed in the next five years have some ocean colour observation capability. As a member of the Marine Applications Competence Area of the Remote Sensing and Products RSP Division, the Remote Sensing Scientist Ocean Colour will support the definition, prototyping, implementation, validation and evolution of operational ocean colour products, focusing on Sentinel3. DUTIES Support the prototyping and operational implementation of advanced algorithms for improved and new marine ocean colour products from the Copernicus Sentinel3 and other EUMETSAT missions Provide product quality analysis and longterm quality monitoring of operational ocean colour products at EUMETSAT Plan, develop and perform ocean colour product calibration and validation activities, including the development of tools and methodologies for validation with Fiducial Reference Measurements and insitu data Support Sentinel3 mission operations with respect to processing anomalies, change requests, new processing baselines, and baseline regression testing Support the ocean colour product recalibration and reprocessing activities as required Maintain an in depth understanding of the observational capabilities of spaceborne ocean colour instrument Play an active role in relevant operational and scientific interactions with the Copernicus Marine Environment Monitoring Service and the ocean colour user communities Support and manage external studies relevant for the development of new or improved productsparametersconcepts. What we offer Excellent salary, of up to Euro 7,500 month NET after tax and deductions based on skills and experience Flexible working time including additional flexileave Full medical coverage for employee and family Attractive final salary pension 30 days of annual leave 14.5 days public holidays Training and development support Relocation allowance and support if applicable SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Indepth scientific knowledge of spaceborne optical observations of the ocean, in particular for Ocean Colour Radiometry Proven experience of processing of largevolumes of data from relevant spaceborne instruments Experience of working in a UNIX environment and with scientificallyoriented coding languages, CC and Python. JavaScript is an advantage Proficiency with scientific algorithm prototyping in IDL andor MATLAB Demonstrable experience with scientific development projects and working with ocean colour researchers and user communities Strengths in analysis, synthesis and presentation, coupled with good interpersonal skills and a proven ability to apply these to the interactions within and between teams. QUALIFICATIONS An advanced university degree or equivalent in remote sensing, physics, oceanography or another relevant discipline is required. LANGUAGE EUMETSAT is an international organisation with a working language of English. German language is not required to work here. More about us As an intergovernmental European Organisation, EUMETSAT can recruit nationals only from the 30 Member States Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

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Full Professorship W 3 for Remote Sensing in Geo Environmental Sciences

2020-02-25 10:14:04| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Young, modern and researchoriented The University of Potsdam UP was founded in 1991 and has firmly established itself in the landscape of scholarship and science. It has also become an outstanding factor in regional economics and development. The University is highly successful in the acquisition of external funding, has received multiple awards for its teaching, and offers a serviceoriented administration. About 21,000 students and 3,000 employees work at three locations Am Neuen Palais, Griebnitzsee and Golm at one of Germanys most beautiful academic institutions. The University of Potsdam, Faculty of Science, Institute of Geosciences, together with the Institute for Environmental Science and Geography, hereby announces a joint professorship under the Julich Model with the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences to be filled as soon as possible Full Professorship W 3 for Remote Sensing in Geo Environmental Sciences and GFZ Section Head position The successful candidate shall have an outstanding internationally recognized scientific record in the field of Remote Sensing of Earth Surface Processes and Properties. HeShe will drive the development of remote sensing sensor technologies and analysis methods in close connection with geoscience and environmental research matter fluxes, water and carbon cycles, natural hazards, land degradation, mineral resources. Applicants should avail of leadership skills in optical remote sensing with a focus on imaging spectroscopy. Additional expertise in further domains e. g. radar remote sensing, multisensor approaches is highly desired. The candidate will also support the transfer of innovative technologies to social and commercial use. At the GFZ, the appointee will lead a large research group Section 1.4, Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics with more than 40 colleagues that is involved in substantial international networks e. g. hyperspectral EnMAP Mission. We are seeking a candidate who unites an outstanding research record of international stature with leadership skills as well as vision, experience, and enthusiasm to build on and expand the current strengths of remote sensing research at the GFZ. Strong management proficiency, experience in working with interdisciplinary teams, knowhow in promoting the careers of young scholars, and a familyfriendly management style complete the profile. At the University, the Professor will have teaching responsibilities of 2 hours per week per semester 2 SWS in the M.Sc. degree program Remote Sensing, geoInformation and Visualization, and the B.Sc. and M.Sc. degree programs Geoecology and Geosciences Courses will be given in German and in English. Please contact Prof. Dr. Harald Schuh schuhgfzpotsdam.de with respect to any further questions regarding the position. Please submit your application including presentation of your research interests, curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates and documents, list of publications, list of courses taught, teaching evaluation, list of externally funded projects via email to the University of Potsdam at ausschreibungenunipotsdam.de in a single PDF file until March 31st, 2020. The hiring process is subject to the requirements set forth in Section 41 of the Brandenburg Higher Education Act BbgHG. The appointment procedure will be conducted in accordance with Section 40 BbgHG. You can find more information at httpswww.unipotsdam.deverwaltungdezernat3stellen

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Remote Sensing Scientist Optical Imagery

2019-12-11 18:13:35| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

EUMETSAT is Europes meteorological satellite agency monitoring the weather and climate from space 24 hours a day, 365 days a year We are currently looking for an experienced Remote Sensing Scientist to join our international team of young and inspiring engineers and industry professionals, tasked with driving innovation within the Space, Satellite and Earth Observation sector. This role is routed in the mission of EUMETSAT and will provide the opportunity to work with leading IT, Space and Earth Observation organisations and domain experts to make a positive impact on society! What youll be doing The Remote Sensing Scientist Optical Imaging is responsible for the validation and quality monitoring of Level2 products extracted from EUMETSAT optical imaging instrument data, prototyping candidate algorithms for new or improved Level2 products and supporting the development of operational processors implementing the selected algorithms. Level2 products consist of geophysical properties extracted from satellite imagery data. Support the validation and quality monitoring of Level2 products extracted from optical imaging instrument data Lead the development of software tools for validation, quality monitoring and visualization of Level2 products extracted from optical imaging instrument data Actively interact and cooperate with the operational user community of products provided by EUMETSAT to understand requirements for new or improved Level2 products and their intended applications Cooperate with the science community and international partners and conduct or manage scientific studies aimed at evaluating candidate algorithms for the extraction of new or improved Level2 products Support the development and maintenance of prototype processing software implementing selected algorithms for the extraction of new or improved Level2 products Support the implementation and validation of operational processors implementing algorithms for the extraction of new or improved Level2 products in the relevant operational ground segments, making use of the contracted services Plan, manage and execute validation campaigns for new or improved Level2 products from optical imaging missions and provide validation reports. What we offer Excellent salary, of up to Euro 7,500 monthly NET after tax based on skills and experience Flexible working time including additional flexileave Private medical coverage for employee and family Attractive final salary pension 30 days of annual leave 14.5 days public holidays Training and development support Relocation allowance and support if applicable Qualifications Advanced university degree in meteorology, atmospheric physics, physical remote sensing, or equivalent. Skills and Experience Indepth knowledge of atmosphericmeteorological optical remote sensing with extensive experience of data processing from relevant optical imaging instruments Demonstrated experience in Level2 product validation from relevant optical imaging instruments Demonstrated experience in developing scientific application software and analysis tools in Python preferred, MATLAB or IDL Experience with operational data processing software Java, FORTRAN, C would be an advantage Experience in management of development projects for scientific application software would be an advantage Experience in working with atmospheric and meteorological user communities and researchers. More about us EUMETSATs role is to establish and operate meteorological satellites to monitor the weather and climate from space 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This information is supplied to the National Meteorological Services of the organisations Member and Cooperating States in Europe, as well as other users worldwide. EUMETSAT also operates several Copernicus missions on behalf of the European Union and provide data services to the Copernicus marine and atmospheric services and their users. As an intergovernmental European Organisation, EUMETSAT can recruit nationals only from the 30 Member States Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

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REMOTE SENSING SCIENTIST OPTICAL RADIATIVE TRANSFER

2019-08-13 11:16:11| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

The holder of the post will be part of the Image Navigation, Registration and Calibration Competence Area INRC CA of the Remote Sensing and Products Division RSP. The holder of the post will followup and assess scientific developments in optical atmospheric radiative transfer modelling and develop and maintain enhanced radiative transfer tools. These tools are essential for the generation, vicarious calibration and validation of products from optical instruments of current EPS and MSG and future MTG and EPSSG satellite systems. DUTIES Review requirements and lead the selection andor applications of enhanced radiative transfer models in the optical spectrum from the UV to the Infrared to be used in the generation, vicarious calibration and validation of products from optical instruments, or to develop new algorithms, generate test data for processing chains and anomaly investigation Support the implementation and maintenance of radiative transfer models in development and operational environments, and their use for product generation, vicarious calibration and product validation Improve existing tools for vicarious instrument calibration and product validation using radiative transfer models Write and maintain documentation on radiative transfer models in use at EUMETSAT Support scientific aspects of the analysis of missionsystem tradeoffs and in the implementation and extension of radiative transfer models for use in product generation chains Coordinate the maintenance and further development of radiative transfer models to analyse the adequacy and correctness of user requirements Initiate and manage internal and external studies on the extension of relevant radiative transfer code Cooperate with external experts and support dedicated interactions with partner organisations e.g. NWP SAF, ECMWF, ESA, NOAA and the worldwide science community. Candidates must be able to work effectively in English and have some knowledge of French. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Advanced university degree in atmospheric physics, physical remote sensing, or equivalent. In depth scientific knowledge of the use and development of atmospheric radiative transfer models both line by line and fast models in the optical spectrum, including absorption, multiple scattering, polarisation and surface interactions, for the preparation of satellite remote sensing methods is essential Experience with the scientific development of applications of enhanced radiative transfer models in the optical spectrum from the UV to the Infrared to develop new toolsalgorithms, andor generate test data Experience with scientific applications and analysis tools e.g. IDLMATLAB, and fluency in a programming language are important C, C, FORTRAN, Python in UNIX environments. Expertise and experience in the use of parallel processing is an advantage Experience with collaborative scientific projects covering research and development work is important Strengths in analysis, synthesis and presentation, coupled with good interpersonal skills and a proven ability to apply these to interactions within a team and between teams. EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS The initial contract will be of 4 years duration, with subsequent 5 year contracts being awarded thereafter, subject to individual performance and organisation requirements. There is no limit to the amount of followup contracts a staff member can receive up to the EUMETSAT retirement age of 63 and there are certainly opportunities to establish a long career perspective at EUMETSAT. This post is graded A2A4 on the EUMETSAT salary scales. The minimum basic salary for this post is EURO 5,612 per month net of internal tax which may be negotiable based on skills and experience. The salary scale provides for increments on the anniversary of taking up employment, and scales are reviewed by the EUMETSAT Council with effect from 1 January each year. In addition to basic salary, EUMETSAT offers attractive benefits. Further information, including salary details, is available on the EUMETSAT web site. EUMETSAT is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment for men and women. Please note that only nationals of EUMETSAT Member States may apply. The EUMETSAT Convention requires that Staff shall be recruited based on their qualifications, account being taken of the international character of EUMETSAT. ABOUT EUMETSAT EUMETSAT is Europes meteorological satellite agency. Its role is to establish and operate meteorological satellites to monitor the weather and climate from space 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This information is supplied to the National Meteorological Services of the organisations Member and Cooperating States in Europe, as well as other users worldwide. EUMETSAT also operates several Copernicus missions on behalf of the European Union and provide data services to the Copernicus marine and atmospheric services and their users. As an intergovernmental European Organisation, EUMETSAT has 30 Member States Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. Closing date 18th September 2019 httpseumetsat.jobbase.iojobyq5e67v9qg2l4ofnrb3wuh1hv317m3q

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Remote Sensing Scientist Lightning Imagery

2019-08-07 16:18:38| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Within the Optical Imaging Competence Area OI CA of the Remote Sensing and Products Division RSP, the Remote Sensing Scientist Lightning Imagery provides scientific and technical expertise on the Meteosat Third Generation MTG Lightning Imager LI observations and their applications and supports the calibration and validation of EUMETSAT LI products. DUTIES Support the development and operations of Level1 and Level2 data processing chains for the LI instrument onboard EUMETSAT MTG satellites, including all aspects relating to product generation and quality monitoring calibration, verification and validation Develop and maintain prototype software in order to improve the operational implementations of LI Level1 and Level2 data processing chains Initiate and lead relevant scientific studies, including the management of external contracts Support the definition of requirements for the realisation of future satellite products and services Actively interact and cooperate with the operational user community of EUMETSAT satellite products and services and with international partners. QUALIFICATIONS University degree in remote sensing, physics, engineering or equivalent. Candidates must be able to work effectively in English and have some knowledge of French. DEADLINE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE In depth scientific knowledge of remote sensing physics Demonstrated experience in developing and coding scientific application software in scientific programming languages Python, Matlab, IDL etc. Experience in management of scientific application software would be an advantage Expertise on spacebased optical instruments and experience in the processing of their data would be an advantage A background in lightning physics and lightning signals analysis would be an advantage. Excellent analysis, synthesis and presentation skills Strong interpersonal skills and coordination capabilities and a proven ability to apply these to the interactions within a team and between teams. EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS The initial contract will be of 4 years duration, with subsequent 5year contracts being awarded thereafter, subject to individual performance and organisation requirements. There is no limit to the amount of followup contracts a staff member can receive up to the EUMETSAT retirement age of 63 and there are certainly opportunities to establish a long career perspective at EUMETSAT. This post is graded A2A4 on the EUMETSAT salary scales. The minimum basic salary for this post is EURO 5,612 per month net of internal tax which may be negotiable based on skills and experience. The salary scale provides for increments on the anniversary of taking up employment, and scales are reviewed by the EUMETSAT Council with effect from 1 January each year. In addition to basic salary, EUMETSAT offers attractive benefits. Further information, including salary details, is available on the EUMETSAT web site. EUMETSAT is committed to providing an equal opportunities work environment for men and women. Please note that only nationals of EUMETSAT Member States may apply. The EUMETSAT Convention requires that Staff shall be recruited based on their qualifications, account being taken of the international character of EUMETSAT. ABOUT EUMETSAT EUMETSAT is Europes meteorological satellite agency. Its role is to establish and operate meteorological satellites to monitor the weather and climate from space 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This information is supplied to the National Meteorological Services of the organisations Member and Cooperating States in Europe, as well as other users worldwide. EUMETSAT also operates several Copernicus missions on behalf of the European Union and provide data services to the Copernicus marine and atmospheric services and their users. As an intergovernmental European Organisation, EUMETSAT has 30 Member States Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. Closing date 8th September 2019

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