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Remote Sensing Scientist
2021-07-23 14:13:32| 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! 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, Sentinel4, Sentinel5, and Sentinel6, as well as establishing the user requirements for future EUMETSAT satellite programmes. Within the Atmospheric Chemistry Competence Area, the Remote Sensing Scientist Sentinel4 and Sentinel5 will support the scientific development, prototyping, validation and monitoring of products from the Copernicus Sentinel4Ultraviolet Visible Nearinfrared UVN and Sentinel5Ultraviolet Visible Nearinfrared Shortwaveinfrared UVNS missions implemented as part of the Meteosat Third Generation MTG System and EUMETSAT Polar System of Second Generation EPSSG respectively. What youll be doing Support the scientific development of calibrated radiance, irradiance and derived atmospheric composition products from ultraviolet, visible, near and shortwave infrared satellite instruments, with a focus on the Copernicus Sentinel4UVN and Sentinel5UVNS instruments Provide scientific support to the operational implementation of data processing and products, including prototyping of software and provision of associated documentation Define and carry out calibration, validation, and longterm monitoring activities for the Copernicus Sentinel4UVN and Sentinel5UVNS product suite in cooperation with ESA, other agencies and the scientific and user community Define, prototype, develop and exploit calibration, validation, and longterm monitoring tools Liaise with and provide support to the operational user community to facilitate uptake of the products Develop product enhancements including prototyping software and provision of associated documentation Instigate and lead external scientific studies, including management of related contracts Support Copernicus Sentinel4UVN and Sentinel5UVNS product reprocessing activities Take an active role in the detailed formulation of requirements for future products and services, responding to the evolving needs of the users. 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 or equivalent experience in remote sensing, physics or other related degree. Skills and Experience Advanced knowledge of optical remote sensing techniques for trace gases and other atmospheric composition parameters and direct experience in retrieval of trace gases and other atmospheric composition products from ultraviolet, visible, near and shortwave infrared spectrometers Demonstrated experience of ultraviolet, visible, near and shortwave infrared spectrometer instrument calibration and characterisation including longterm monitoring activities Demonstrated experience in the use of radiative transfer models Proven experience in developing scientific application software involving interactions with user communities Experience with operational data processing systems and skills in a higher programming language e.g. C, Fortran Organised and methodical with strengths in analysis, synthesis and presentation Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to apply good communication skills to the interactions within a team and between teams. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ENGLISH. WE WILL BE UNABLE TO CONSIDER APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED IN OTHER LANGUAGES. 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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Remote Sensing ScientistCO2M spectrometer calibration
2021-07-22 23:12:26| 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 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 and Products RSP Division is tasked with providing the scientific expertise required to develop, implement, validate, maintain and evolve the operational observational products for all EUMETSAT satellites and agreed third party missions, such as the Copernicus CO2 Monitoring, as well as establishing the user requirements for future EUMETSAT missions. Within the Atmospheric Chemistry ACh Competence Area of the Remote Sensing and Products Division RSP, the Remote Sensing Scientist CO2M spectrometer calibration will be responsible for, and contribute to, the CO2 and NO2 visible to shortwave infrared grating spectrometer instrument calibration and product processing onboard the Copernicus CO2 Monitoring CO2M mission, with additional responsibility for the scientific development, maintenance, verification, validation and quality monitoring of instrument products. CO2M is the space component of the European integrated observation and inversion modelling system dedicated to the monitoring of anthropogenic CO2 emissions. What youll be doing Acquire and maintain an in depth understanding of the CO2 and NO2 visible to shortwave infrared grating spectrometer instrument design, onboard of CO2M Support the prototyping and operational implementation of algorithms for instrument calibration and product processing Plan, develop and perform product calibration and validation activities, with respect to the CO2 and NO2 spectrometer instrument Provide product quality analysis and longterm monitoring of CO2 and NO2 spectrometer products Support CO2M mission preparation for commissioning and operations with respect to processor integrations, system testing, validation and verification Support industrial activities for operational processor development, and processor specification, as well as CO2 and NO2 spectrometer instrument groundcalibration campaigns Play an active role in relevant preparations for mission operations and scientific interactions with the CO2 Monitoring and Verification Support capacity user community. 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 or equivalent experience in remote sensing, physics or other related degree. Skills and Experience Indepth scientific knowledge of spaceborne spectrometer calibration, and product processing Familiarity with high spectral resolution grating spectrometer instrument design and calibration, for instruments operating in the visible to the shortwave infrared region, is a distinct advantage Proven experience of processing largevolumes of data from relevant space borne instruments Demonstrable experience with scientific development projects and working with user communities and researchers Experience of working in a UNIX environment and with scientificallyoriented coding languages like CC, Python andor MATLAB Familiarity with Java is an advantage Strengths in analysis, synthesis and presentation, coupled with good interpersonal skills and a proven ability to apply these to the interactions within a team and between teams. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ENGLISH. WE WILL BE UNABLE TO CONSIDER APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED IN OTHER LANGUAGES. 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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Remote Sensing Scientist Optical Imagery
2021-06-03 14:14:09| 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 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 and Products RSP Division in EUMETSAT is tasked with providing the scientific expertise required to develop, implement, validate, maintain and evolve the operational observational products for all EUMETSAT satellites and agreed third party missions, as well as establishing the user requirements for future EUMETSAT satellite programmes. Within the Optical Imagery Competence Area OI CA of the division, the Remote Sensing Scientist Optical Imagery FCI is responsible for the scientific support of Level1 and Level2 products for imagery missions, with a particular focus on the Meteosat Third Generation MTG Flexible Combined Imager FCI mission. FCI is the successor instrument to the current SEVIRI instruments on the Meteosat Second Generation MSG satellites, and these FCI products will support the regional and global Numerical Weather Prediction and the Nowcasting communities across Europe well into the 2040s. Level2 products consist of geophysical properties extracted from satellite imagery data. What youll be doing Manage and lead a team of scientists and coordinate activities supporting VISIR imaging missions of MTG and EUMETSAT Polar Satellite Second Generation EPSSG Lead the maintenance and evolution of the Level2 meteorological products from optical imagers Deliver the direct scientific support to the MTG Programme for the MTG Flexible Combined Imager FCI Mission, in close cooperation with EUMETSAT scientists Support the Reference Processor development at Level1 and Level2 products, the generation of test data, specification of related test scenarios and related test and monitoring Tools for the FCI Mission Support the FCI commissioning activities, including the verification and validation of the Operational Processors, and the overall FCI CalVal activities Conduct internal studies andor manage external studies on the definition of meteorological products and candidate algorithms from satellite observations with imaging instruments. 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 Solid background in atmosphericmeteorological optical remote sensing, radiative transfer, and remote sensing physics of the atmosphere Experience in developing scientific applications software, together with strong programming skills, Track record of pursuing scientific development projects, including the related research and development, as well as project management skills Experience with the use of satellite data and products in meteorological applications, as well as processing of meteorological satellite imagery data Strengths in analysis, synthesis and presentation, coupled with good interpersonal skills and a proven ability to apply these to interactions within a team and between teams 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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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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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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