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Junior Remote Sensing Scientist Atmospheric Motion Vectors
2018-02-13 12:27:36| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Help us build our future and make a world of difference on our Early Careers Employment Programme To find out more go to httpsonlineapplication.eumetsat.int reference VN18 06. This is an exciting opportunity for recent graduates to secure an exciting future in the space sector. EUMETSAT is the European operational satellite agency for monitoring weather, climate and the environment, pulling together the resources of 30 Member States. As we develop the next generation of satellites, we want you to join our team and shape our future. We are looking for a graduate with a degree in remote sensing or meteorology to join us. You will work with our colleagues and partners, helping us to develop new Atmospheric Motion Vectors products. In addition to our extensive technical training, we will improve your interpersonal skill and business acumen, supporting you with our network of mentors and coaches. You will work in a multicultural environment alongside colleagues and partners who are the best in their field. The closing date for this campaign is 5th March and interviews will be held in April. The ECEP will start in September and run for two years. EUMETSAT is committed to providing an equal opportunities work environment for men and women and is seeking to recruit nationals from its Member States. Please see our website for further details.
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Remote Sensing Expert Atmospheric
2017-11-29 18:16:49| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Summary A remote sensing expert with experience of manipulating processing satellite Earth Observation data, to generate scientific results. Objective To contribute to sciencebased services and system developments for national and international, based EO programmes. Responsibilities Duties Support services to ESA for Earth Explorer and third party missions particular focus on data quality Support software engineers to understand and develop processing systems for EO data e.g. level 1 to level 2 and level 3 processing Interact with expert customers on mission data issues Occasional travel to customer sites South East UK Rome Contribute to technical proposal authoring, to win new work Qualifications Experience Relevant postgraduate degree or equivalent experience Experience of full programme lifecycle, from initial expression of need to final results delivery Experience of working with atmospheric sensing data passive andor active Creating tools for remote sensing data manipulation Essential Skills Understanding of EO data processing levels Understanding of instrument calibration principles e.g. geometric, radiometric, spectral, etc Python development Data handling and manipulation Technical document authoring Desirable Skills General knowledge of satellite systems Programming for Scientific Mathematical applications Understanding of meteorological climate systems is an advantage Publishing and presentation to scientific engineering audiences Responding to competitive funding calls Knowledge of LIDAR andor profiling radars an advantage Qualities Comfortable in a scientific customer facing role Selfmotivated and creative individual, actively seeking opportunities for the business Positive, cando approach Willingness to adapt role to meet current needs Encouraging and supportive of team coworkers Further Details All roles within Telespazio VEGA have a defined closing date, however if a successful candidate is found before the advert expires the role will be closed early. We would therefore advise any candidate to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Location of the position is Luton Benefits Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including holiday, life assurance and a contributory pension scheme are offered to the successful candidate Security In line with Asylum Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.
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SOLETAIR project produces first 200 liters of synthetic fuel from solar power and atmospheric CO2
2017-08-08 18:55:45| Green Car Congress
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Study reinforces the Amazon forest's importance in regulating atmospheric chemistry
2017-07-31 06:00:00| LifeSciencesWorld
[NEWS] IMAGE: Airborne measurements made as part of the GOAmazon scientific campaign show that the Amazon rainforest emits three times more isoprene than was previously estimated. Credit: photo: GOAmazon Airborne measurements made as part of the Green Ocean Amazon ex…
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Atmospheric Scientist
2017-07-27 16:11:55| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Vacancy 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 Atmospheric Scientist This post is classified A2 A4 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Description Atmospheric Scientist in the Earth and Mission Science Division in the Science, Applications and Climate Department, Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. Duties The postholder reports to the Head of the Atmospheric Section in the Earth and Mission Science Division of the Science, Applications and Climate Department. The main responsibilities are to develop scientific and userrelated aspects of future satellite missions addressing Earth atmosphere physical processes. Tasks include establishing and maintaining the mission requirements, and scientific studies and research tasks in support of Research, Copernicus, Earth Watch or Operational Meteorology missions, from their early phases ideas through implementation to mission operations. With the support of the Divisions other scientific Sections and the Campaign Coordinators, the specific tasks related to Earth atmospheric activities for which the postholder is responsible include supporting the identification and critical review of Earth Observation user requirements, advising the Head of Division on the needs, interests and aspirations of the atmospheric user communities supporting scientific evaluation of proposals and selection of future missions for implementation contributing to the preparation and elaboration of candidate Research, Copernicus, Earth Watch or Operational Meteorology missions, including capturing and elaborating observational requirements Mission Requirements Document, ensuring traceability of satellite systemspayload requirements, defining data processing requirements this is expected for operational followon missions to MTG, MetOpSG and for Copernicus nextgeneration for those strongly linked to atmospheric physics acting as the custodian of EO satellite mission requirements and as Mission Scientist during the assessment and implementation phases of related missions providing Mission Scientist support to approved satellite mission projects throughout their development, calibrationvalidation, commissioning and operations phases, to ensure their payload and the endtoend system fulfil the relevant mission requirements establishing, maintaining and convening international advisory groups related to these missions conducting and supervising inhouse and external scientific studies organising missionspecific science workshopsconferences, supporting geophysical algorithm development and related research participating in preparation of calibrationvalidation and research Announcements of Opportunity and evaluation of corresponding proposals advising the Divisions Campaigns Section on scientific requirements for definition and implementation of aircraft and groundbased campaignsexperiments in association with geophysical algorithm development, product simulation or mission performance assessment communicating on ESA studies results and EO mission achievements for further outreach of EO science benefits to society contributing to the Agencys public communication and outreach on EO supporting the work of Young Graduate Trainees and Research Fellows. In performing these tasks, the Atmospheric Scientist will be expected to work closely with the Future Missions and Instruments, Project and Mission Management Teams of the Directorate. The postholder is also responsible for ensuring that tasks are carried out within agreed planning and financial constraints, proposing corrective action as necessary. Technical competencies Knowledge of scientific discipline, including strategic vision of the area of Earth Observation Knowledge of international scientific community Knowledge of space projects, including instrumentation and operations Experience in mission, spacecraft andor payload operations Knowledge of development and use of complex science instrumentation for research Major international initiatives related to Earth Observation eg. CEOS, GEO, UN Environmental Conventions Experience in atmospheric physics Experience in meteorology Experience in remote sensing retrieval techniques Experience in radiative transfer modelling Behavioural competencies Ambassadorship Communication Problem solving Relationship management Systems broader business thinking Teamwork Planning organisation Additional requirements Demonstrated experience in performing independent atmospheric research. Education PhD or equivalent degree in Atmospheric Physics or Meteorology Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. 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. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. The closing date for application is 25 August 2017. 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. Priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external 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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