Climate Applications Scientist

ESACC

Harwell, United Kingdom
On-site
Satellite-based remote sensing
Land surface data analysis
Climate research knowledge
Expand the awareness, use and scientific impact of long-term satellite Earth observation data records for climate science and applications, with a main focus on land surface

Job Summary

  • Expand the awareness, use and scientific impact of long-term satellite Earth observation data records for climate science and applications, with a main focus on land surface.
  • Derive technical specifications for EO-based information related to the land surface, terrestrial carbon and water cycles, including their interactions with the atmosphere.
  • Initiate and monitor R&D projects to enhance ESA's capability to generate climate data records that respond to user needs for climate monitoring, reanalysis, modelling, attribution, prediction, trend assessment and data assimilation.

Matching Summary

Expand the awareness, use and scientific impact of long-term satellite Earth observation data records for climate science and applications, with a main focus on land surface.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Satellite-based remote sensing
  • Land surface data analysis
  • Climate research knowledge
  • User community engagement
  • R&D project initiation and monitoring

Nice-to-have

  • Machine learning expertise
  • Public communication skills
  • International collaboration experience
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Earth System Science or related field
  • At least 2 years of relevant professional experience post-PhD
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team with minimum supervision

Work Rights

National of ESA Member State or Canada

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