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Earth Observation Applications Engineer
2017-08-03 10:12:47| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
The main responsibilities of the position are to expand the awareness, utilisation and scientific impact of EO data for climate research and applications in particular for the ocean but also for other domains of the earth system. You will be conducting scientific data exploitation activities and research studies to address gaps in knowledge as part of the contribution of European Earth Observation science to future IPCC assessments and reports, supporting and informing the implementation of global policy decisions taken at COP21 in Paris, December 2015. You will be providing support to and advising on the detailed scientific goals of the various international scientific and operational user communities concerned with international climate research, modelling, adaptation and mitigation activities. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include You will be establishing a dialogue with specialised user communities, analysing their needs for satellitebased observations of the climate system, and assessing their feedback on available EObased information You will be deriving technical specifications for Fundamental Climate Data Records and Essential Climate Variables, chiefly from ESA EO Missions, with specific regard to longterm stability, consistency, completeness, availability, errorcharacterisation, reducing uncertainties, and compatibility with climate observations from other Space and non space sources You will be setting up and managing industrial contracts RD projects and other EO exploitation activities to respond to the needs for EObased information of climate research and climate services, including for reanalysis, modelling, attribution, projection, prediction, trends assessment, and data assimilation You will be ensuring the results of such developments are tested and verified with the corresponding climate user communities You will be cooperating with internal and external partner organisations to transfer capabilities developed under a research and demonstration context into an operational framework You will be maintaining links and ensuring coherence with relevant activities of Member States and international partner organisations You will be contributing to the Agencys public communications on EO Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory You have a PhD preferably in oceanography, physics or geophysics, or other appropriate scientific fields, and have at least two years of experience in related remote sensing applications development andor research. A track record of communication of scientific concepts with diverse audiences. You have extensive professional experience on product definition, calibration, validation, algorithm development, quality assessment and exploitation of Earth Observation data, particularly ESA missions You have a demonstrable experience from relevant scientific exploitation activities either internationally or in ESA member states and an established profile with research communities working on the ocean and its relation to climate. You demonstrate a personal scientific ability and credibility amongst their peers, as well as flexibility and adaptability. You are capable of working effectively in a team with minimum supervision and have excellent communication and presentation skills. You are fluent in English. How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 25082017. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of SECRET or above. About RHEA Group RHEA Group is a leading engineering consultancy firm with demonstrated expertise in space, system and secure software solutions. We attract skilled engineers, scientists and management professionals and offer a range of exciting career paths working alongside clients such as the European Space Agency, the European GNSS Agency, EUMETSAT and NATO.
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