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Weather Applications and User Training Expert

2021-03-01 13:13:03| 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 Working for EUMETSAT, you can make a world of difference and be a part of something that makes a positive impact on society. You will be at the cutting edge of satellite technology, with a meaningful role in an organisation focused on spacebased observations of the Earths weather and climate. EUMETSAT operates a fleet of 10 satellites delivering weather and climaterelated satellite data to our users worldwide helping protect life, property and the various weather sensitive sectors of the economy from adverse weather impacts. As part of the User Support and Climate Services Division, the training team is responsible for user training outreach activities in support of national services exploitation of the EUMETSAT data to get the societal benefits outlined in our strategy. The post holder will report to the lead of the Weather Training portfolio within the User Support and Climate Services Divisions training team. The team of training officers works across several application domains. This new post will focus on user training and outreach activities in support of national services exploitation of the future EUMETSAT missions MTG and EPSSG in particular for application across operational meteorology and hydrology. The target audiences will be operational staff, application developers and scientists. What youll be doing To design, deliver and evaluate training courses, for forecasters, scientists and application developers that enable the exploitation of EUMETSAT data in operational forecasting. To build the network of subject matter experts that supports the implementation of the training activities. To provide thematic leadership within the networks of external contributors and users, providing high quality advice on potential application pathways in operational meteorology and hydrology i.e. where they add most value in the forecasting process. To support EUMETSAT partners and relevant projects in terms of guidance and, particularly partners in Africa and Latin America. Contribute directly and with user contributions to the EUMETSAT website topical images case studies library. To interact with the user relations team on feedback from users, and support relevant follow up. Supporting the definition and development of new systems and services by providing advice on the application conditions of the users. What we offer Excellent salary, of up to Euro 7,500 NET after tax based on skills and experience Flexible working time including additional flexileave Full medical coverage for employee and family Attractive pension 30 days of annual leave 14.5 days public holidays Training and development support Relocation allowance and support if applicable Requirements Qualifications This role requires expertise in operational meteorology as well as training. A university degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience, and broad professional exposure to cover both these areas is required. Skills and Experience Strong ability to design and implement courses that teach the application of EUMETSAT data in operational meteorology and hydrology for the quantitative application of data and products. Understanding of the data and product portfolio of EUMETSAT for operational meteorology, including multispectral imager data and derived products. Understanding of meteorological services, and the processes at work in generating forecasts, as wells as downstream warning and information services. Proven experience in the design, delivery and evaluation of training interventions online and in the classroom, with a knowledge of associated theories of learningpedagogies Capacity to build and influence international networks and deliver work through those networks. Experience in the access and processing of meteorological satellite data using scripting languages. Appreciation of the role of user training in capacity building projects and for user preparedness for future satellite systems, and a sense of curiosity on new forms of training, data access, and data application Routine and frequent travel within Europe and worldwide is a requirement of the role. 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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EGNOS User Segment Engineer

2021-01-06 11:13:15| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Position Reference 735 We are currently looking for an EGNOS User Segment Engineer to work in the city of Prague, Czech Republic. HeShe will support standardisation activities in the field other market segments than aviation maritime, rail, road, etc.. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Support the standardisation of SBAS services and SBAS receivers for other uses than aviation Contribute to write the service provision concepts with the user community, defining typical operational goals for the service, then determine and validate user segments requirements e.g. Receivers minimum operational performance specifications, or similar. Contribute to the service engineering for other market segments than aviation maritime, rail, road, etc., notably by defining activities required to standardise the service, the system andor user receivers e.g. testbed, test user receiver, pilot project. Support the EGNOS Standardisation Engineer in the standardisation of SBAS receivers within the standardisation fora of the different user communities, organising and managing the production of the deliverables and contributing to their edition. Support the EGNOS Standardisation Engineer in liaising with the stakeholders which contribute to standardisation of EGNOS Services, notably by preparing publications, presentations and writing minutes of meetings. Support the supervision of activities outsourced by the Service Engineering team for DFMC User Segment projects Contribute to writing technical specifications of GSA prototyping projects for maritime, rail, road and other market segment if need be. Provide technical expertise for project reviews of receiver prototypes. Contribute to preparing Technical Specifications for GSAs standardisation activities Procurement and Grants. Contribute to other tasks of the EGNOS Service Engineering team, as necessary. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory Masters Degree in the relevant discipline, with at t least 5 years of relevant professional experience. Experience in developing user segment equipment, either in navigation or telecommunications. Ability to write clear, precise and concise documents in fluent English Experience in supervising outsourced activities in an international environment. The following skills would be highly desirable Experience in defining technical requirements from potential users for future services within a regulated environment. Experience in developing GNSS receivers up to commercialisation. Experience leading a standardisation group of technical experts in an international forum. Experience in developing user segment equipment for transport safety maritime, road, rail or aviation. Indepth knowledge of either the maritime, road or rail communities, with an established network of technical contacts in the field. How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 21012021. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of CONFIDENTIAL or above.

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Snapchat boss: 'User behaviour protected by free speech'

2020-12-30 07:00:37| BBC News | Business | UK Edition

Founder Evan Spiegel has questioned whether platforms are responsible for user behaviour in a BBC interview.

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FTC Demands Social Media Firms' User Data, Harvesting Tactics

2020-12-16 17:52:01| TechNewsWorld

The Federal Trade Commission seeks to obtain information on how many users certain social media companies have, how active the users are, what the companies know about them, how they got that information, and what steps the companies take to continue to engage users. The FTC also is gathering information on the companies' business models and how they target children and families.

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