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MTG User Preparation Project Scientist Engineer
2015-11-13 15:05:50| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Serco is a FTSE 250 international service company that improves the quality and efficiency of essential services that matter to millions of people around the world. The work we do for national and local governments involves us in the most important areas of public services, including science and defence. 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. For our activities in EUMETSAT, we are currently looking for a MTG User Preparation Project Scientist Engineer. Tasks and Responsibilities You will support the MTG user preparation activities through coordination of the MTG User Preparation Project. Additionally, you will support some of the user engagement activities identified in this Project and part of the User Support Team and will work with experts across EUMETSAT and partners organisations. Your main tasks, within the coordination role, are Maintain the MTG User Preparation Project plan and associated documentation and schedule related activities Collect and collate project inputs from all internal stakeholders, in particular those parts of the Remote Sensing and Products RSP Division providing the scientific development support for the MTG Programme and the teams within the Geostationary Programme Division GEO responsible for providing the operational Level 1 and Level 2 processors Arrange and attend regular MTG User Preparation Project team meetings and prepare meeting reports as required Record and monitor any open actions associated with the MTG User Preparation Project Prepare inputs to management reports on the status of the MTG User Preparation Project Keep abreast of guidelines issued by the WMO regarding user readiness activities for next generation satellites and prepare inputs and followup actions as required. Your main tasks, within the supporting preparation activities, are Support external coordination and user engagement activities for MTG user preparation, e.g. supporting RSP workshops, preparing and collating results from user surveys, etc. Support the Web Content Developers in the preparation of content for the MTG user information area on the EUMETSAT website Support the Training Team with updated information on the status of the MTG User Preparation Project for inclusion in training events. Requirements Essentials In addition to having a university degree in relevant discipline, preferably in remote sensing, meteorology or environmental sciences, you should meet the following essential criteria Proven experience in project coordination or a project management role An ability to relate to user groups of remotely sensed data and products Experience in remote sensing related to meteorological observation needs Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Experience in preparing and maintaining information for users Experience in using project planning tools like MS Project or similar Experience of working in partnership across organisational boundaries. This will be demonstrated through at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in relevant disciplines. Fluency in English is mandatory and a working knowledge of French would be a significant advantage. Desirables Furthermore, it would be a distinct advantage for you to have experience with Supporting previous user preparation activities in the Earth Observation arena Working with the meteorological user community, in particular national weather services Appreciation of the whole processing chain from satellite data sensing to use of a product. You should be able to conduct all activities in an orderly and disciplined manner and must be able to work with the minimum of supervision, acting as a credible and professional representative of EUMETSAT. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU nationals. Important Due to the high interest these roles generate, Serco reserves the right to commence, alter or conclude the recruitment process prior to the closing date. If shortlisted, a recruiter will contact you directly. You can also login at any time to apply to additional positions. Data Protection By submitting a job application you agree to the storage of any personal data provided by you directly or collected from generally accessible sources in particular professional and other social media throughout the entire application process CV, references, letter of application, interviews as applicable. To facilitate subsequent contact for professional purposes only, you agree to your data being saved after the application process has ended. You may revoke your consent to this agreement at any time. The same shall also apply if you are contacted by SERCO GROUP regarding vacancies that match your existing profile. If you are interested in this vacancy, and think you have the skills and experience required, please apply via the relevant link available in our corporate careers website httpwww.serco.comcareersindex.asp Position MTG User Preparation Project Scientist Engineer Reference G015265EUM Application closing date 11012016 Start date Q1 2016 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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Climate scientist Michael Mann: Exxon story 'confirmed things we long suspected'
2015-11-13 15:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
InsideClimate: Climate scientist Michael Mann has spent much of his career in the crosshairs of climate denialists. A professor of meteorology and director of the Earth System Science Center at Pennsylvania State University, Mann is best known for helping to develop the famous "hockey stick" graph, which reconstructed 1,000 years of global temperature data and showed the abrupt warming of the late 20th century. Mann, who studied theoretical physics before taking up climate research, published the paper explaining...
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Brisbane brain scientist wins award for contribution to 'last frontier'
2015-11-11 08:57:29| Biotech - Topix.net
A Brisbane scientist has taken the CSL Florey Medal award for his contribution and leadership in the "last frontier of discovery". Founder of the Queensland Brain Institute Professor Perry Bartlett accepted the prestigious award, which recognises significant achievements in biomedical science and human health advancement, on Wednesday evening in Parliament House.
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UNs chief environment scientist: UK appears abandoned its leadership on climate change
2015-10-19 17:56:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Blue and Green: The UN`s chief environment scientist Prof Jacquie McGlade, has criticised UK cuts in subsidies for renewable energy. This follows the government`s decision after election to cut support for renewables and give tax breaks to oil and gas companies. She told BBC News: "What I`m seeing worldwide is a move very much towards investment in renewable energy. To counterbalance that you see the withdrawal of subsidies and tax breaks for fossil fuels. "What`s disappointing is when we see countries such...
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UN scientist raps UK over renewables
2015-10-19 02:22:23| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
The UK government's cuts in support for renewable energy are criticised by the UN's chief environment scientist, Prof Jacquie McGlade.
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