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Internal Research Fellow PostDoc on FLEX, Sentinel 23 missions

2018-05-15 11:26:47| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Research Fellowship Opportunity in the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post Internal Research Fellow PostDoc on FLEX, Sentinel 23 missions This post is classified F2. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Our team and mission The holder of this post will report to the Campaign Section in the Earth and Mission Science Division within the Science, Applications and Climate Department of the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. In the execution of the tasks, the holder of this post will work in close cooperation with other staff of the Division and the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. The Earth and Mission Science Division is a dynamic RD team leading research and development activities, in partnership with European and international industry and academia, aiming at advancing science, developing future missions, novel applications, supporting industry growth and contributing to maximize the science impact of existing and future missions. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the ESA website www.esa.int Fields of activitiesresearch The partitioning of incoming radiation into plant transpiration, soil evaporation and sensible heat flux is key for the accurate representation in weather and climate models. The representation of these processes in these largescale models is still one of the largest sources of uncertainty in present and future scenarios and therefore it requires new approaches. In short, the components of radiation, surface responses and turbulent exchanges processes need to be treated with a holistic manner in order to understand and represent the landatmosphere interface. This approach emphasizes that the carbon and water cycles are very closely linked over land. Particularly relevant is how vegetation regulates the carbon dioxide assimilation and its transpiration, and the atmospheric feedbacks. This vegetation response depends on the plant stress, and the atmospheric moisture deficit, but also on radiation perturbation and surface heterogeneities. Several existing e.g. Sentinel2Sentinel3 and future missions e.g. FLEX, BIOMASS are addressing related topics. Furthermore there is a potential that High Priority Copernicus Missions HPCM e.g. LST, LBand SAR will aid in the holistic treatment of relevant processes. During summer 2018 the FLEXSense campaign is aiming at combining relevant, satellite, airborne and groundbased data in such a holistic manner. The basic objective of the campaign is to serve as a measurement and science benchmark for existing or upcoming missions with a strong focus on optical and radar remote sensing. An original aspect of the proposed work is the intensive use of airborne remote sensing products e.g. HyPlant, TASI, LBand SAR together with existing satellite data e.g. Sentinel23ab. In a first stage, together with ground truth observational data, these products will be employed to processdriven development, to constrain numerical experiments performed with a singlecolumn model and to validate the experiments. By utilizing the high spatial resolution data and frequency representative for coarser resolution will enable the candidate to determine the state of different ecosystem at the plot scale closely related to static heterogeneity, but also sudden changes on the vegetation responses. In a second stage, this remote sensing data can be assimilated to improve the assumptions and performance of the mechanistic models representing photosynthesis and stomatal aperture. Due to its very innovative concept and unique data, the full exploitation of the gathered campaign data from FLEXSense 2018 will require a dedicated effort to explore its full potential from a scientific perspective. In this context, the candidate will be involved in three main activities Perform model simulations with a state of the art singlecolumn soilvegetationatmospheretransfer model at the core sites of the campaign for at least one growing season. Carry out a dedicated research focusing on the scientific exploitation of the FLEXSense 2018 campaign data with special focus on the underlying physical processes, fostering new science results for the synergistic use of observations from existing and future missions. Support the scientific and technical supervision of science projects, carried out by external teams of experts and scientists, addressing mainly vegetation processes process understanding and characterization, enhancing models and the study of the processes and interactions between the vegetation and the lower atmosphere. Technical competencies Knowledge relevant to the field of research Researchpublication record Ability to conduct research autonomously Breadth of exposure coming from past andor current researchactivities Interest in space and space research Ability to gather and share relevant information Behavioural competencies Innovation Creativity Continuous Learning Communication Relationship Management Self Motivation Problem Solving CrossCultural Sensitivity Education Applicants should have recently completed, or be close to completion of a PhD in a related technical or scientific discipline. In particular for this position, PhD or equivalent qualification in Physics, Engineering or Earth Science with research experience and peerreviewed publications in relevant topics for the fields of research proposed. Additional requirements Experience with computing programing will be an asset. Applicants should have good analytical and communication skills and should be able to work in a multicultural environment in an autonomous manner. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. Preference will be given to applications submitted by candidates within five years of receiving their PhD. Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. The closing date for applications is 11 June 2018. In addition to your CV and your motivation letter, please add your proposal of no more than 5 pages outlining your proposed research in the additional documents field of the application information section. Candidates are asked to arrange for 3 reference letters, to be sent by the referees themselves, before the closing date to temp.htresa.int. Please ensure your name is mentioned in the subject of the email. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada and Slovenia as well as Bulgaria, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia as European Cooperating States ECS. Priority will first be given to candidates from underrepresented Member States. In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment Apply HERE

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Internal Research Fellow PostDoc on EO missions for Geohazards applications

2018-05-15 11:26:47| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Research Fellowship Opportunity in the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post Internal Research Fellow PostDoc on EO missions for Geohazards applications This post is classified F2. Location ESRIN, Frascati, Italy Our team and mission The postholder will report to the Head of the Enterprise Section in the Data Applications Division within the Science, Applications and Climate Department of the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. In the execution of the tasks, the postholder will work in close cooperation with other staff of the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. The Data Applications Division is a dynamic RD team leading research and development activities, in partnership with European and international industry and academia, aiming at advancing science, developing novel applications, supporting industry growth and contributing to establish an European ecosystem of exploitation platforms to maximize the impact of European missions in society. Overview of the field of research proposed There is considerable interest in the application of state of the art EO based analysis techniques to the Disaster Risk Management DRM domain. The principal risk areas addressed include geohazards earthquakes, landslides, volcanism, subsidence and hydrometeorological hazards such as flooding. In the domain of geohazard risks, there is important scope to develop innovative uses of terrain motion techniques based on Optical imagery e.g. feature detection, recognition and tracking with precise image correlation and Radar imagery e.g. interferometric processing of Synthetic Aperture Radar data. These developments make use of novel approaches enabled by advances in ICT capabilities such as for instance high performance Cloud based computing and machine learning. ESA Research Development activities in this domain are generally conducted in support of international collaborations such as CEOS WG Disasters including the ESA originated Geohazards Lab initiative. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the ESA website www.esa.int Fields of activitiesresearch The candidate will be involved in the following activities Support the supervision of current and future ESA data exploitation projects related to geohazard science. Primary focus is on terrain motion mapping using both Optical and SAR interferometric InSAR data with both heritage missions ERS, Envisat, new ESAEC missions Sentinel1 2 and third party missions ALOS12, CosmoSymed, TerraSARX that are of direct relevance to the geohazards science community. Participate to relevant ESA activities engaging science users such as e.g. FRINGE, CEOS WG Disasters, etc. Support validation activities and scientific animation addressing hosted processing tools and new EO based processing chains with a focus on Cloud processing environments such as the Geohazards Exploitation Platform GEP originated by ESA in the context of the ESA Thematic Exploitation Platforms TEP and within the CEOS WG Disasters. This includes support to the scientific promotion of techniques using Sentinel1 e.g. advanced InSAR and Sentinel2 e.g. image correlation techniques and dedicated demonstration activities. Contribute to the definition of requirement for the evolution of the GEP in the context of the CEOS WG Disaster Elaborate and test the definition of methods to harmonize access and use of EO data and associated tools and processing chains with the aim to achieve a better scientific understanding of precise terrain motion measurements and collaborate with relevant scientific initiatives e.g. the Geohazard Supersites Natural Laboratories, the Geohazards Lab initiative within CEOS to help achieve better acceptance and adoption of satellite EO As a dedicated research project, elaborate and test the definition of new methods combining EO data with non EO data and modelling to address scientific requirements from relevant scientific networks in the geohazards domain. Technical competencies Knowledge relevant to the field of research Researchpublication record Ability to conduct research autonomously Breadth of exposure coming from past andor current researchactivities Interest in space and space research Ability to gather and share relevant information Behavioural competencies Innovation Creativity Continuous Learning Communication Relationship Management Self Motivation Problem Solving CrossCultural Sensitivity Education Applicants must have completed their PhD or equivalent studies in Physics, Engineering or Earth Science with research experience and peerreviewed publications in relevant topics for the fields of research proposed. In particular, the candidate shall demonstrate to be familiar with the use of Optical and Synthetic Aperture Radar data for geohazard risks and in particular with EO based terrain motion mapping. Additional requirements Experience with computing programing and image processing tools and software will be an asset. Applicants should have good analytical and communication skills and should be able to work in a multicultural environment in an autonomous manner. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. Preference will be given to applications submitted by candidates within five years of receiving their PhD. Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. The closing date for applications is 11 June 2018. In addition to your CV and your motivation letter, please add your proposal of no more than 5 pages outlining your proposed research in the additional documents field of the application information section. Candidates are asked to arrange for 3 reference letters, to be sent by the referees themselves, before the closing date to temp.htresa.int. Please ensure your name is mentioned in the subject of the email. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada and Slovenia as well as Bulgaria, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia as European Cooperating States ECS. Priority will first be given to candidates from underrepresented Member States. In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment Apply HERE

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Internal Research Fellow PostDoc on scientific exploitation for the SWARM mission

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Research Fellowship Opportunity in the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post Internal Research Fellow PostDoc on scientific exploitation for the SWARM mission This post is classified F2. Location ESRIN, Frascati, Italy Our team and mission The postholder will report to the Head of the Science Section in the Data Applications Division within the Science, Applications and Climate Department of the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. In the execution of the tasks, the postholder will work in close cooperation with other staff of the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. The Data Applications Division is a dynamic RD team leading research and development activities, in partnership with European and international industry and academia, aiming at advancing science, developing novel applications, supporting industry growth and contributing to establish an European ecosystem of exploitation platforms to maximize the impact of European missions in society. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the ESA website www.esa.int Fields of activitiesresearch Overview of the field of research proposed The Swarm mission is designed to measure the magnetic signals that stem from Earths core, mantle, crust, oceans, ionosphere and magnetosphere. This will lead to better understanding of the processes that drive Earths dynamo, which currently appears to be weakening. By studying the complexities of Earths protective shield, Swarm will provide a clear insight into processes occurring inside the planet. Along with measurements of conditions in the upper atmosphere, a better knowledge of the nearEarth environment and the Suns influence on the planet can be realised. In particular, launched the 22nd November 2013, Swarm aims at providing an unique view inside Earth to study Core dynamics, geodynamo processes and coremantle interaction Magnetism of the lithosphere and its geological context 3D electrical conductivity related to mantle composition The weak electric currents related to ocean flow As well as to study the Suns influence on the Earth system by Analysing electric currents in the magnetosphere and ionosphere Understanding the impact of solar wind on the dynamics of the upper atmosphere Due to its very innovative concept and unique data, the full exploitation of Swarm data will require a dedicated effort to explore its full potential from both a scientific and an operational perspective. In this context, the candidate will be involved in two main activities Support the scientific and technical supervision of science projects, carried out by external teams of experts and scientists, addressing mainly ionospheric physics process understanding and characterization, enhancing models, solid earth modelling and the study of the processes and interactions between the ionosphere, the magnetosphere and the lower atmosphere. Carry out a dedicated research focusing on the scientific exploitation of the Swarm mission with special focus on fostering new science results from the new Swarm data also in synergy with other datasets. Technical competencies Knowledge relevant to the field of research Researchpublication record Ability to conduct research autonomously Breadth of exposure coming from past andor current researchactivities Interest in space and space research Ability to gather and share relevant information Behavioural competencies Innovation Creativity Continuous Learning Communication Relationship Management Self Motivation Problem Solving CrossCultural Sensitivity Education Applicants must have completed their PhD or equivalent studies in Physics, Engineering or Earth Science with research experience and peerreviewed publications in relevant topics for the fields of research proposed. Additional requirements Experience with computing programing will be an asset. Applicants should have good analytical and communication skills and should be able to work in a multicultural environment in an autonomous manner. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. Preference will be given to applications submitted by candidates within five years of receiving their PhD. Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. The closing date for applications is 11 June 2018. In addition to your CV and your motivation letter, please add your proposal of no more than 5 pages outlining your proposed research in the additional documents field of the application information section. Candidates are asked to arrange for 3 reference letters, to be sent by the referees themselves, before the closing date to temp.htresa.int. Please ensure your name is mentioned in the subject of the email. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada and Slovenia as well as Bulgaria, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia as European Cooperating States ECS. Priority will first be given to candidates from underrepresented Member States. In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment Apply HERE

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Internal Research Fellow PostDoc on Exploiting Earth Observation for Climate Research

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Research Fellowship Opportunity in the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post Internal Research Fellow PostDoc on Exploiting Earth Observation for Climate Research This post is classified F2. Location ECSAT, Harwell, United Kingdom Our team and mission The overall goal of the ESA Climate Office is to expand awareness, use and scientific impact of Earth Observation EO data records, especially from ESA satellites, by working with the international climate research and modelling communities. This is achieved through the following lines of activities Implementation of the Climate Change Initiative programme CCIcci.esa.int, that aims to develop a lasting and structured dialogue with climate research and modelling communities worldwide, analysing their needs for longterm satellitebased observations of the climate system, as expressed via the Global Climate Observing System GCOS, and assessing their feedback on available EO data records Translating these needs into technical performance specifications for Fundamental Climate Data Records FCDR and Essential Climate Variables ECV based on the complete ESA EO satellite archives, taking due care to account for the nature of different satellites Initiating and managing a suite of scientific analyses, data exploitation and system development activities to enhance ESAs capability to generate these records for climate research, modelling, attribution, projection, prediction, trend assessment, and data assimilation, as well as validation of the data sets with the corresponding scientific users. Exploiting the records generated through CCI to improve understanding of key science questions e.g. those identified by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change IPCC Working Group 1 Assessment Report AR5, 2013 and those identified through the GCOS Implementation Plan GCOS200. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the ESA website www.esa.int Fields of activitiesresearch In the framework of the above the selected candidate could choose to be involved in various activities depending on their previous research experience. For this opportunity, the suggested topics for potential research fellows are Developing activities common to a subset of climate projects, climate domains Atmospheric, Land and Ocean and their interfaces. Working with products from the various projects within the CCI portfolio see cci.esa.int focusing in particular on addressing key climate science questions e.g. those posed by IPCC. This should concentrate on a combination of ECVs delivered by established and new CCI projects. Working to support cross cutting activities such as data harmonisation, product consistency assessment, uncertainty characterisation. This can involve both CCI products and those outside ESA. Working on the derivation of Climate Indicators, as identified by GCOS, and their development and promotion for an informed general public. We encourage a wide range of proposals and can be reasonably flexible in what subjects can be covered. However, preference will be given to work involving ECVs delivered by projects managed directly by the ESA Climate Office1. 1 Aerosol, Cloud, Sea Ice, Soil Moisture, Fire, Glaciers, Land Surface Temperature, Lakes, Snow, Water Vapour Technical competencies Knowledge relevant to the field of research Researchpublication record Ability to conduct research autonomously Breadth of exposure coming from past andor current researchactivities Interest in space and space research Ability to gather and share relevant information Behavioural competencies Innovation Creativity Continuous Learning Communication Relationship Management Self Motivation Problem Solving CrossCultural Sensitivity Education Applicants should have recently completed, or be close to completion of a PhD in a related technical or scientific discipline. In particular for this position, Applicants should be early career researchers and must have completed their PhD or equivalent studies in a subject relevant to the work done by the ESA Climate Office, i.e. climatology, meteorology, hydrology or environmental sciences. Additional requirements Familiarity with andor experience in one or more of the following subjects is preferable climate science in relation to satellitebased Earth Observation, handling large data volumes preferably those derived from satellite sensors. data harmonisation, visualisation, model intercomparison or data assimilation Applicants should have good analytical and communication skills and should be able to work in a multicultural environment in a fairly autonomous manner. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. Preference will be given to applications submitted by candidates within five years of receiving their PhD. Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. The closing date for applications is 11 June 2018. In addition to your CV and your motivation letter, please add your proposal of no more than 5 pages outlining your proposed research in the additional documents field of the application information section. Candidates are asked to arrange for 3 reference letters, to be sent by the referees themselves, before the closing date to temp.htresa.int. Please ensure your name is mentioned in the subject of the email. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada and Slovenia as well as Bulgaria, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia as European Cooperating States ECS. Priority will first be given to candidates from underrepresented Member States. In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment Apply HERE

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Female? Smoker? What you should know about alcohol consumption - International Scientific Forum on Alcohol Research Critique 215

2018-05-14 16:07:00| Daily beverage news and comment - from just-drinks.com

While essentially all epidemiologic studies have shown adverse health effects of cigarette smoking and beneficial effects of moderate alcohol consumption, a recent study in this area that followed a cohort of elderly women into very old age proved interesting reading.

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