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2019-05-02 12:29:34| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
SRONs mission is to bring about breakthroughs in international space research. Therefore the institute develops pioneering technology and advanced space instruments, and uses them to pursue fundamental astrophysical research, Earth science and exoplanetary research. As national expertise institute SRON gives counsel to the Dutch government and coordinates national contributions to international space missions. SRON stimulates the implementation of space science in our society. Our Earth Science Group has a vacancy for a Postdoc fm Vacancy number 1509 Project Outline In October 2017 ESAs Sentinel5 Precursor mission was launched with the TROPOMI instrument as its single payload. The TROPOMI instrument combines unprecedented high spatial resolution 3.57 x 7 km2 with daily global coverage measuring various atmospheric species. Results so far already show the huge step forward TROPOMI is making for measuring the atmospheric composition of the troposphere, and the wealth of new information that is obtained. SRON is the Dutch coPrincipal Investigator Institute and responsible a.o. for the operational algorithms for CO and CH4. This project focuses on CH4. More specifically, the TROPOMI CH4 product will be evaluated against CH4 retrievals from a recently launched Japanese satellite named GOSAT2. This satellite performs measurements in multiple CH4 absorption bands, including the spectral band of TROPOMI 2.3m. The comparison is expected to provide insight in possible improvements of both the TROPOMI and GOSAT algorithms. In addition to comparison to GOSAT, also the SRON operational CH4 product will be compared to alternative products from other institutes. The work will be performed in the framework of the ESA Climate Change Initiative project on greenhouse gases. Tasks The main task of the postdoc is to perform the SRON tasks within the ESA CCI greenhouse gas project as described above. In addition, scientific data interpretation of the greenhouse gas products CO2 and CH4 is also envisioned. Requirements For this project we are looking for an ambitious, highly motivated and result driven scientist with a PhD degree in astrophysics or computational sciences, with experience in retrieval of atmospheric trace gases andor radiative transfer modeling, and strong computer programming skills. Experience in the scientific data analysis of satellite observations is considered a clear asset. Good knowledge of the English language is essential and the candidate should be capable to work both independently and in a team. Employment conditions Employment of this fulltime position at SRONUtrecht is by NWOI The Netherlands Foundation of Scientific Research Institutes and will be for a period of 2 years with a possible extension of 1 year based on performance. The salary will be in accordance with the salary scales of NWOI with a maximum of 4.339, gross per month on a fulltime basis highly depending on education and experience. NWOI has good secondary employment conditions such as An end of year bonus of 8,33 of the gross yearly salary 42 days of vacation leave a year on fulltime basis A holiday allowance of 8 of the gross yearly salary An excellent pension scheme Options for additional personal development Excellent facilities for parental leave For further information For more information regarding this position, contact dr. Ilse Aben 31088777 5879. More information about SRON can be found at www.sron.nl. Letter of application If you wish to apply you can send a motivation letter with CV and the names and addresses of references incl. phone and email to jobssron.nl. Please state the vacancy number SRON 1509 in the subject of your mail and your application letter. Applications will be accepted until 26 May 2019. Other In the event of equal suitability, preference will be given to female applicants. SRON Utrecht moves to Leiden in 2021. No commercial propositions please. Online screening may be part of the procedure.
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