Internal Research Fellow (PostDoc) in EarthCARE products, algorithms and Cal/Val

As part of the ESA EarthCARE team in ESRIN, contributing to Cal/Val, payload algorithm and science activities, you will be involved in the following:

• Exploring novel calibration algorithms, products, and tools to maximise the impact of the EarthCARE mission;
• Studying novel approaches and developments related to the calibration and validation of the mission products in interaction with the relevant Cal/Val, science and campaign communities;
• Conducting dedicated research on the potential evolution of the mission-processing algorithms and tools and their impact on the scientific return;
• Exploring potential synergies between EarthCARE and other missions, and related developments and activities regarding product quality;
• Contributing to the definition and evolution of a collaborative framework for facilitating the development of the algorithms and the Cal/Val, following the Open Science approach.

• Knowledge relevant to the field of research
• Research/publication record
• Ability to conduct research autonomously
• Breadth of exposure coming from past and/or current research/activities
• Ability to gather and share relevant information
• General interest in space and space research

Education

• You should have recently completed, or be close to completing, a PhD in EO remote sensing, atmospheric physics, meteorology, engineering or applied science, with research experience in topics relevant to the field of research proposed. Preference will be given to candidates awarded their doctorate within the past five years.

Additional requirements
The following would also be considered an asset:

• Experience with EO remote sensing algorithm development and EO product validation;
• Familiarity with the EarthCARE mission and its objectives;
• A track record in cloud and aerosol remote sensing, radiative transfer, Cloudradar, Lidar and/or EO algorithm development.

You should also have :

• good analytical and communication skills;
• the ability to work autonomously in a multi-cultural environment.