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UVNS Remote Sensing Scientist
2013-08-27 15:37:08| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. With over 1500 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of experience and skills, we convey best practice, expertise and innovation in our business. All members of our recruitment team have extensive space experience, so have the insight necessary to support you through the application process. For our activities in EUMETSAT, we are currently seeking a scientist to work within the Remote Sensing and Products RSP Division of the Technical and Scientific Support TSS Department and will provide support as a member of the Atmospheric Composition Team. Hisher responsibilities will primarily cover the development of calibration algorithms for the for the UVNS mission on EPSSG. Development of prototype software and preparation of associated documentation will be a primary focus area. Provision of support to the equivalent activities for the UVN mission on MTG is also in scope. Tasks Development of algorithms for calibration of UVNS level 0 data Taking into account the constraints imposed by the final goal of implementation of the products within an operational processing system Development of prototype software code for the purposes of testing and validation of the algorithms developed Development of an instrument performance model based on specifications to be provided by industry Generation of test data required for the verification of the algorithm and products Generation of associated documentation including test data descriptions, Product Generation Specification PGS, technical reports etc Interfacing with experts across EUMETSAT as needed Collaboration with expert groups and the wider scientific community outside EUMETSAT as appropriate Provision of support to algorithm, and potentially prototype software development activities, for future level 2 product development for the UVNS instrument Assessment of results from scientific studies Refinement of mission requirements in response to expert advice and results of scientific studies Scientific assessments related to requirements refinements Interaction with expert teams and the conduct of expert team meetings Participation in reviews. The tasks will evolve as the EPSSG specifications mature in the coming years. Qualifications and Requirements Applicants require a university degree in meteorology, atmospheric physics, remote sensing, or equivalent. Heshe shall have a minimum of three years of experience in the field of remote sensing. Essential Experience in atmospheric remote sensing in the optical spectrum Ultraviolet to Infrared Experience with instrument calibration and characterisation Familiarity with Earth observation systems in operational meteorology, atmospheric composition and climate monitoring both remote sensing and in situ systems Familiarity with radiative transfer Handling and processing of remote sensing data Very good skills in a higher programming language e.g. Fortran, C. Desirable Quality control of satellite data and products Operational product processing environments Software build environments and tools e.g. make, imake, eclipse, insure Source code control system, e.g. Subversion or CVS. The key person shall have the experience and capability to fulfil the assigned tasks with a minimum of supervision. The key person shall possess good interpersonal skills. Heshe shall have the ability to write concise and comprehensive documents. The working language for the key person is English the key person 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?refSearchrequirementid45481 If you have any question regarding this position please email space.careersserco.com Position UVNS Scientist Reference G013153EUM Application closing date 300913 Start date 010114 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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