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Remote Sensing Scientist Doplar Wind Lidar

2021-03-19 15:12:01| 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 EUMETSAT is an international organisation employing staff from across all 30 member states and this role is being advertised on multiple international job boards, but please note that this role would be based in Darmstadt, Germany and would require international applicants to relocate if successful. We are currently looking for an experienced Remote Sensing Scientist with extensive experience working with atmospheric remote sensing lidars, 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! The Remote Sensing Scientist Doppler Wind Lidar DWL is responsible for the development, maintenance, verification, validation, and monitoring of products related to space borne Doppler Wind Lidar. The post holder shall follow the scientific developments of spaceborne Doppler Wind Lidar systems and develop products and supporting tools that shall contribute to the NearReal Time NRT assimilation in Numerical Weather Prediction NWP models, actively interact with operational and scientific research communities, and lead the product improvements considering opportunities and new requirements. This position is located within the Remote Sensing and Products RSP Division, which is tasked with providing the scientific expertise required to develop, implement, validate, maintain and evolve the operational observational products from all EUMETSAT satellites and agreed third party missions for example Copernicus Sentinel3 and Sentinel6, as well as establishing the user requirements for future EUMETSAT satellite programmes. What youll be doing Lead the Doppler Wind Lidar mission enduser requirements definition process at EUMETSAT, including the analysis of requirements, the preparation of the enduser requirements related documentation for EUMETSAT Member States, organisation of enduser consultations, etc. Provide scientific support to program and instrument development activities in the preparation of Doppler Wind Lidar mission Lead the algorithm development, calibration, verification and validation of Level1 and potentially also Level2 products extracted from Doppler Wind Lidar missions Develop and maintain prototype processing software implementing algorithms for the extraction of new andor improved products Support the operational implementation of newimproved products in the relevant operational ground segments, making use of the existing contracted services Lead the overall instrument CalVal activities, including the inorbit commissioning and longterm mission performance Actively interact and cooperate with the operational Numerical Weather Prediction NWP user community in order to understand requirements for new or improved 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 products What we offer Excellent salary, of up to Euro 7,500 month 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 Requirements Qualifications Advanced university degree in meteorology, atmospheric physics, physical remote sensing, or equivalent. Skills and Experience Indepth knowledge of remote sensing physics in the atmosphere with extensive experience working with atmospheric remote sensing lidars Demonstrated experience in development of advanced lidar algorithms and applications Demonstrated experience in developing scientific application software and analysis tools Experience in working with atmospheric and meteorological user communities and researchers. Working experience with the assimilation of satellite wind products in Numerical Weather Prediction models NWP would be an asset Excellent mathematical, problem solving, analysis, synthesis and presentation skills Strong technical writing and presentation skills Strong interpersonal skills, teamorientation and the ability to work in a matrix structure. 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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