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Microwave and SubMillimetre Science Support
2013-04-05 19:36:10| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
For our activities in EUMETSAT we are currently seeking someone to work within Remote Sensing and Products RSP Division of the Technical and Scientific Support TSS Department and will provide support as a member of the Image Navigation, Registration and Calibration Team, interfacing with inhouse experts of various disciplines system, instruments, operations, science, and in particular members of the EPSSG Science Team as well as industrial partners. Hisher responsibilities will primarily cover the development of calibration algorithms for the MWI and ICI mission. Tasks Development of algorithms for calibration and navigation of MWI and ICI level 0 data to generate level 1a and 1b datasets Development of prototype software code for the purposes of testing and verification of the algorithms developed Development of a performance model based on specifications to be provided by industry Generation of test data required for the verification of the algorithm and products Contributing to documentation including Algorithm Theoretical Basis Documents, test data descriptions, Product Generation and Product Content Specifications, technical reports, etc Interfacing with experts across EUMETSAT and with expert groups and the wider scientific community outside EUMETSAT as needed Providing support to the development of CalibrationValidation activities. In addition, the candidate will provide support to Assessment of results from scientific studies as needed Participation in reviews. The tasks will evolve as the EPSSG specifications mature in the coming years. Qualifications and Requirements The candidate shall have the experience and capability to fulfill the assigned tasks with a minimum of supervision. The candidate shall have a University degree in meteorology, atmospheric physics, remote sensing, instrument engineering or equivalent. Heshe shall have a minimum of three years experience in the field of remote sensing. Essential Experience in atmospheric remote sensing in the microwave spectrum Experience in radiative transfer Indepth understanding of instrument calibration and characterization Familiarity with Earth observation systems remote sensing and in situ systems Handling and processing of remote sensing data Good writing skills in preparing scientifictechnical documents Very good skills in a higher programming language e.g. Fortran, C Desirable Experience with submillimetre wave radiometry Quality control of satellite data and products Operational product processing environments Familiarity with ground processing activities Experience in visualisation tools, such as IDL or MATLAB Software build environments and version control tools. The candidate shall possess good interpersonal skills. Heshe shall have the ability to write concise and comprehensive documents. The working language for this position is English, therefore the candidate must be able to work effectively in this language. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU nationals. If you are interested in this vacancy, and think you have the skills and experience required, please apply by either clicking on, or copying into your browser, the URL below. httpswww.amris.comsercorequirementdisplay.php?refSearchrequirementid41159 If you have any question regarding this position please email space.careersserco.com Position Microwave and SubMillimetre Science Support Reference G013066EUM Application closing date 060513 Start date 010813 If you are not yet registered with Serco we advise you to register your details by adding your details and attaching your CV via httpswww.amris.comsercoalertssignupform.php For additional information about Serco Group please consult our website www.serco.com For additional information about Serco Europe please consult our website www.serco.comeurope For additional information about EUMETSAT, please consult httpwww.eumetsat.int
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