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Atmospheric Composition Expert Sentinel3

2017-06-21 17:12:16| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Are you interested in applying your expertise in remote sensing or atmospheric physics to enrich our understanding of climate change? This is a unique opportunity for an expert in atmospheric physics to lead the development of atmosphere products and enhance prototype tools for calibration, validation and longterm monitoring activities. You will be able to apply your knowledge within an operational environment, delivering solutions and responding to the evolving needs of our customers. In this role you will be integral to enhancing future products and services for the Copernicus Atmosphere and Marine Environment Monitoring Services and its customers. Along with a degree in remote sensing, atmospheric physics, or another relevant discipline, you should be a committed team player as you will be expected to collaborate and cooperate with worldclass scientists and engineers to drive forward this groundbreaking area. You will also have opportunity to apply creative solutions to complex technical and operational situations. You will also be able to demonstrate that you have skills and experience in the following areas Advanced knowledge of optical remote sensing techniques for aerosols and other atmospheric composition parameters Experience in retrieval of aerosol and other atmospheric composition products from optical instruments Experience in the use of radiative transfer models Experience in developing scientific application software within scientific projects involving interactions with user communities Experience with operational data processing systems and very good skills in a higher programming language e.g. C, Fortran are advantages 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. In addition to attractive salary and benefits, we offer an outstanding working environment in Darmstadt, the City of Science. We provide relocation support and childcare advice as well as a very warm welcome. All applicants must be a EUMETSAT member state national with a good working knowledge of the English language, both spoken and written. You also require some knowledge of French. EUMETSAT is committed to providing an equal opportunities work environment for men and women. Closing date is 11th July 2017 with interviews provisionally booked for wc 14th August 2017.

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New copper catalyst could close the carbon cycle, making ethanol from atmospheric CO2

2016-10-19 15:14:19| Extremetech

The best reactions in life are spontaneous. For everything else, there's catalysts.

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Atmospheric Scientist

2016-10-19 11:03:59| 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 in the Atmospheric Section, Mission Science Division, Science, Applications Future Technologies Department, Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. This post is classified in the A2A4 grade band on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION ESTEC, Noordwijk Netherlands. DUTIES The postholder reports to the Head of the Atmospheric Section of the Mission Science Division. In discharging these responsibilities, specific tasks shall include supporting scientific evaluation of proposals and selection of future missions for implementation contributing to the preparation and elaboration of candidate Earth Explorer, Copernicus and operational meteorology missions, payload definition and associated requirements e.g. mission requirements document, catalogue of future mission data products acting as custodian for mission requirements related to Earth observation satellite missions and as Mission Scientist during the assessment and implementation phases of related missions supporting approved satellite mission projects throughout their development, calibration, validation and commissioning phases, to ensure that their payload and the endtoend system fulfil the relevant mission requirements establishing, maintaining and running international advisory groups related to these missions conducting and supervising inhouse and external scientific studies supporting geophysical algorithm development and related research participating in the preparation of calibrationvalidation, 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 missionperformance assessment. In this capacity the postholder will provide support to, and advise on the detailed scientific goals of, the various international scientific and operational user communities concerned with Earth System science. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a PhD preferably in atmospheric chemistry, or physics, geophysics or another appropriate scientific field, plus at least ten years experience of atmospheric remotesensing techniques and research, notably in connection with atmospheric composition. Candidates should have specialist knowledge of the relevant types of instrumentation used on the Copernicus, future operational meteorology and Earth Explorer missions, and demonstrable experience from relevant scientific activities either internationally or in ESA Member States. Several years of experience demonstrating an independent working attitude would be an asset. Particular importance will be attached to personal scientific ability, peer credibility, flexibility and adaptability. The candidate will be expected to work as a member of a team. 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. CLOSING DATE The closing date for applications is 15 November 2016. Applications from external candidates should preferably be made online from the ESA website www.esa.intcareers. Those unable to apply online should submit their CV to Human Resources, ESTEC, Keplerlaan 1, 2201 AZ Noordwijk ZH, The Netherlands. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. 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. 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.

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Climate Change Service C3S Atmospheric Sounding Engineer1613184

2016-10-14 13:04:30| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Solenix is specialized in the provision of highquality software engineering, technical consulting and operations services in the aerospace domain. This vacancy note concerns an onsite consulting position at EUMETSAT in Darmstadt, Germany. Climate Change Service C3S Atmospheric Sounding Engineer 1613184 Job Description The tasks of the key person will include Import and implementation of microwave sounder correction software provided by CM SAF infrared sounder software, including updated calibration and uncertainty quantification methods provided by the FIDUCEO project Scientific analysis of the meta data and raw data quality for the additional historical HIRS instruments infrared and microwave FCDRs quality including uncertainty estimates employing quality monitoring procedures, e.g., the Virtual Observatory and other validation techniques and data as appropriate Support to the acquisition and archiving of all infrared and microwave sounder instrument data Acquisition of relevant data from internal and external sources to support product quality monitoring Support to the preparation of data records for the submission to the C3S CDS and ingestion into the EUMETSAT Data Centre Compilation of relevant data record documentation including validation reports, user guides and format descriptions Compilation of presentations and reports for the reporting to C3S and participation in C3S progress meetings as required Required Skills and Experience A University degree in a relevant natural science subject Indepth knowledge and proven experience in Use of atmospheric sounder data for climate monitoring Measurement uncertainty analysis principles and methods Time series analysis methods applicable to satellite data Radiative transfer in the infrared and microwave spectral range Implementation and use of software for delayed mode processing of satellite data Programming using CC or Fortran 95 and higher programming languages as well as scripting languages, such as Python, Perl, Shell Working in unixlinux environments Data formats such as NetCDF4, HDF5, GRIB, BUFR and the decoding of historical data formats In addition the key person shall have Strengths in analysis, synthesis and presentation of results Excellent technical writing skills Excellent interpersonal, communication and team working skills Desirable Skills and Experience Use of data bases such as MySQL and Oracle Calibration of infrared and microwave satellite instruments Basic understanding of System Engineering Concepts Processing and monitoring of large volume of remote sensing data Familiarity with operational procedures for software verification and validation Operational product processing environments Work Location Darmstadt, Germany Dates Application Deadline 15 November 2016 Start of Work January 2017 Important Notes Before applying to this position, please read the page Notes to Applicants on the Solenix website under Career. Applicants must be EU citizens or have a valid work and residence permit in Germany. Security, identity and reference checks on the candidates are part of the recruitment process. Job Application Please send your applications electronically to careersolenix.ch before the application deadline 15 November 2016 Learn more about us in Facebook

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Copernicus Climate Change Service Atmospheric Sounding Engineer

2016-10-13 18:04:30| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Serco is a specialist at delivering vital services on behalf of European, National and Local Governments. Serco Europe employs a large workforce in Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Switzerland, Germany, Holland, Spain, Italy and the UK. Our European operations have ca. 2,000 employees delivering critical services to public institutions throughout Europe. Package description Full details on application Relocation assistance provided if applicable. Main responsibilities For our activities in EUMETSAT, we are currently looking for a Copernicus Climate Change Service Atmospheric Sounding Engineer. The tasks of the key person will include Import and implementation of microwave sounder correction software provided by CM SAF infrared sounder software, including updated calibration and uncertainty quantification methods provided by the FIDUCEO project Scientific analysis of the meta data and raw data quality for the additional historical HIRS instruments infrared and microwave FCDRs quality including uncertainty estimates employing quality monitoring procedures, e.g., the Virtual Observatory and other validation techniques and data as appropriate Support to the acquisition and archiving of all infrared and microwave sounder instrument data Acquisition of relevant data from internal and external sources to support product quality monitoring Support to the preparation of data records for the submission to the C3S CDS and ingestion into the EUMETSAT Data Centre Compilation of relevant data record documentation including validation reports, user guides and format descriptions Compilation of presentations and reports for the reporting to C3S and participation in C3S progress meetings as required. Ideal candidate Essentials The key person shall have a University degree in a relevant natural science subject. The key person shall have indepth knowledge and proven experience in Use of atmospheric sounder data for climate monitoring Measurement uncertainty analysis principles and methods Time series analysis methods applicable to satellite data Radiative transfer in the infrared and microwave spectral range Implementation and use of software for delayed mode processing of satellite data Programming using CC or Fortran 95 and higher programming languages as well as scripting languages, such as Python, Perl, Shell Working in unixlinux environments Data formats such as NetCDF4, HDF5, GRIB, BUFR and the decoding of historical data formats. In addition the key person shall have Strengths in analysis, synthesis and presentation of results Excellent technical writing skills Excellent interpersonal, communication and team working skills Excellent command of English in both writing and speaking. Desirables Experience in the following would be a distinct advantage Use of data bases such as MySQL and Oracle Calibration of infrared and microwave satellite instruments Basic understanding of System Engineering Concepts Processing and monitoring of large volume of remote sensing data Familiarity with operational procedures for software verification and validation Operational product processing environments. The key person shall be able to conduct all activities in an orderly and structured manner, shall be able to work calmly and correctly and must be able to work without supervision. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU EEA nationals.

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