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Weather Applications and User Training Expert
2021-03-19 13:11:55| 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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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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User Training on RInstat for Climate Data Analysis
2019-12-05 13:12:38| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
GENERAL CONDITIONS START February 2020 TYPE OF BUSINESS Aerospace CONTRACT Freelancing WORKING LANGUAGE English DEADLINE 15 Jan 2020 SKILLS The provider shall have Excellent knowledge of and working experience in the programming language R and the statistics software RInstat. Excellent knowledge and working experience in statistics. Excellent skills in developing training material and delivering training. An ability to engage with training participants and instructors to collaboratively solving statistical questions and software RInstat and CM SAF R Toolbox related issues. Experiences in working in developing countries Experiences in distance learning methodologies. The provider shall be able to demonstrate the following behavioural skills Service and User Focus Team working and coordination Quality Orientation Fluency in English is mandatory and a working knowledge of French would be a highly significant advantage. TASKS The key person shall provide support on RInstat and statistical analysis of climate data using RInstat during Client climate trainings events andor training events jointly organized with partners. This includes, but is not limited to the installation of RInstat on digital devices, such as users computing environments training on the application of RInstat to both, time series of satellite and in situ data and comparison between them addressing training participants questions related to the application of RInstat to time series of both satellite and in situ climate data. This shall include responding to questions related to statistical problems e.g. related to time series analysis spatial statistics. The key person shall provide training material for Client climate training events. The format of the material will depend on the format of the event, which can be an online event, a facetoface event or a combination of both. The appropriate format of and the material will be specified by Client in the corresponding WP. The key person shall provide to Client a draft version of the training material in advance to each event, to allow review and discussion. Final versions shall also be provided prior to each event. Deadlines will be specified in the corresponding WP on a case by case basis. Per facetoface event the key person shall make available the number of trainers requested by Client. Trainers shall travel to the location where the onsite training takes place and be present throughout the duration of the training event. Note The duration of a facetoface training is usually 3 5 days. It is estimated that per event no more than two trainers may be required for the entire duration of the event. Training events are usually hosted in Europe or Africa, but may also take place elsewhere. Per synchronous online training event the key person shall make available the number of trainers requested by Client. The trainers shall connect to the tool selected by Client e.g. Webex, Skype and provide live sessions andor contribute to them as requested by Client. This includes being available for test sessions upon request. The purpose of the test session is to ensure the technical functionality of the session setup. Note The duration of online live training sessions is usually 1 3 hours. The key person shall provide the training materials agreed with Client prior to facetoface and online training events as applicable. Per asynchronous selfpaced online training, the key person shall design and steer the training modules and materials or contribute to the design and steering of the training modules and materials related to RInstat. All training material for nonlive online events shall be integrated into the online course structure provided by Client. Note Moodle is the online platform used to provide nonlive online training. Per asynchronous selfpaced online training, the key person shall respond to the questions of the training participants throughout the duration of the training period to be specified in the corresponding WP within one working day. Note The duration of an online training can vary from 1 2 weeks expecting participants to invest 10 hours per week to several month, expecting participants to invest 2 5 hours per week. The number of active participants of an online training is not expected to exceed 50. The key person shall be ready to develop RInstat functionalities to support users of satellitebased climate data in combining long time series of both, satellite data and station data, upon request. This will be specified in the individual work packages.
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User Training Officer
2019-06-28 14:29:56| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
The Training Officer will report to the Training Manager within the User Support and Climate Services Division. 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 for application in nowcasting and shortrange forecasting. The target audiences will be operational staff, application developers and scientists. DUTIES 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 Nowcasting and Shortrange Numerical Weather Prediction i.e. where they add most value in the forecasting process To support EUMETSAT partners and relevant projects in terms of guidance and, particularly EUMeTrain, who contribute to user training 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 This role requires expertise in operational meteorology as well as training. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Strong ability to design and implement courses that teach the application of EUMETSAT data in operational nowcasting and shortrange forecasting, including the quantitative application of data and the use of RGB products Understanding of multispectral imager data and what information is available in various channels and channel combinations Understanding of meteorological services, and the processes at work in generating forecasts, as wells as 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 Appreciation of the role of user training in capacity building projects and for user preparedness for future satellite systems Routine and frequent travel within Europe and worldwide is a requirement of the role. A university degree in a relevant discipline and broad professional exposure to cover both these areas is required. Candidates must be able to work effectively in English and have some knowledge of French. A working knowledge of additional languages relevant for the training function would be an advantage EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS The initial contract will be of 4 years duration, with subsequent 5 year contracts being awarded thereafter, subject to individual performance and organisation requirements. There is no limit to the amount of followup contracts a staff member can receive up to the EUMETSAT retirement age of 63 and there are certainly opportunities to establish a long career perspective at EUMETSAT. This post is graded A2A4 on the EUMETSAT salary scales. The minimum basic salary for this post is EURO 5,612 per month net of internal tax which may be negotiable based on skills and experience. The salary scale provides for increments on the anniversary of taking up employment, and scales are reviewed by the EUMETSAT Council with effect from 1 January each year. In addition to basic salary, EUMETSAT offers attractive benefits. Further information, including salary details, is available on the EUMETSAT website. EUMETSAT is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment for men and women. Please note that only nationals of EUMETSAT Member States may apply. The EUMETSAT Convention requires that Staff shall be recruited based on their qualifications, account being taken of the international character of EUMETSAT. Closing date 22 July 2019.
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User Training Support
2019-01-31 15:32:46| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Position Reference 015 You will have the opportunity to support ESA in preparing, maintaining and distributing packages of EO training materials and organizing training courses at ESRIN and at other locations. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Collect, select, harmonise, and integrate training material drawn from a wide range of specialist sources e.g. ESA, external experts including handout documentation, demonstration software, webbased course materials, and online training tools Produceupdate selfcontained packages of training materials in English language on a specific aspect of EO exploitation covering ESA , Sentinels and 3d Party EO missions, sensors, data products and the most uptodate exploitation methods Generate customised training packages suitable for courses at a variety of levels and adapted for a range of training audiences e.g. decisionmakers in publicservice, graduate postgraduate students, secondaryschool level classes Support the installation, configuration and testing of training packages incl. demonstration software modules, web tools and preselected example data sets on the dedicated training PCs in the training room at ESRIN and other locations Support the review of training material developed for and delivered to the Agency by 3d parties e.g. Eduspace modules, LEOWorks software tools Prepare or coordinate individual trainingcourses Supervise practical sessions Deliver specific coursemodules or talks based on customised training packages Prepare dedicated Advanced Training Event websites using off the shelf CONFTOOL Support the Agency in the preparation of dedicated MOOCs focused EO exploitation in the content definition, development of specific material and specialised support to the MOOC project team as appropriate Prepare a user satisfaction survey using off the shelf tools and Deliver summary reports on feedback from course attendees Support the maintenance and further evolution of the ESA EO education web site Maintaining and logging the daytoday contacts with external groups who are involved in the Agencys EO training activities e.g. member States organisations, external training and educational organisations, valueadding companies Post the lecture material, lecture recorded videos, and as appropriate data sets training software tools on the relevant website e.g.EO4society , Earthnet, ESA education Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory You have a qualified to tertiary level with e.g. professional diploma or certification, or university degree in subjects relevant to communication or EO. You have at least 5 years of experience in a directly relevant industrial or research environment. Extensive experience of ESA EO missions, related science and applications Specialist skills in exploitation of SAR and passive microwave sensors, Optical remote sensing of landocean, Radar Altimetry, Atmospheric sounding, Experience of EO data ordering, handling, processing archiving Expertise in image processing SW GIS tools e.g. Envi, ERDAS, ArcGIS, Arcinfo Experience in designing and producing training materials Experience in organising and performing training courses at different levels Good knowledge of EO data products, formats, and analysis tools, Good communication and technical writing skills 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 22022019. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of CONFIDENTIAL or above. About RHEA Group RHEA Group is a leading engineering consultancy firm with demonstrated expertise in space, system and secure software solutions. We attract skilled engineers, scientists and management professionals and offer a range of exciting career paths working alongside clients such as the European Space Agency, the European GNSS Agency, EUMETSAT and NATO.
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