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Remote Sensing Scientist Hyperspectral Processing
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 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 for Hyperspectral Level1 Processing provides scientific and technical expertise on hyperspectral infrared measurements and their applications, and supports the calibration and validation of EUMETSAT hyperspectral infrared instruments. What youll be doing Support the development and operations of Level1 data processing chains for the IASI, IASING and IRS instruments onboard EUMETSAT 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 Hyperspectral IR Level 1 processing across EUMETSAT missions 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 Support reprocessing and calibration activities for climate purposes Actively interact and cooperate with the operational user community of EUMETSAT satellite products and services and with international partners. 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 Demonstrated experience in remote sensing and processing of data from spaceborne interferometric instruments Proven understanding and experience in processing of hyperspectral infrared instruments measurements, and in particular the calibration principles Experience in developing complex scientific application software and analysis tools both technically and in terms of project management. Scientific and operational knowledge of atmospheric sounding in the infrared domain is an advantage Experience in an operational environment would be an asset Excellent problem solving, analysis, synthesis and presentation skills Strong interpersonal skills and teamorientation 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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