Postdoctoral researcher (f_m_x) Hyperspectral Remote Sensing – EnMAP

at  HelmholtzZentrum Potsdam Deutsches GeoForschungsZentrum GFZ

The Helmholtz Centre Potsdam - GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences is the national centre for research into the geosphere. With around 1,650 employees, we develop a sound understanding of systems and processes of the solid Earth as well as strategies and options for action to counter global change, understand natural hazards and sustainably secure energy and raw material requirements.
For section 1.4 Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics (department “Geodesy”), we are looking for a:
Postdoctoral researcher (fmx) Hyperspectral Remote Sensing – EnMAP

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:

• MSc or PhD in Geosciences, Physics, Electronics or related disciplines with a strong background in remote sensing and imaging spectroscopy
• Thorough knowledge in sensor validation. Knowledge in atmospheric radiative transfer modelling would be a plus
• Excellent quantitative analytical and coding skills in Python
• Ability to publish shown by a track record of publications
• Fluency in spoken and written English is a prerequisite, basics of the German language would be helpful
  Start date: As soon as possible
  Fixed-term: 2 Jahre
  Salary: Die Stelle ist nach TVöD Bund (Tarifgebiet Ost) mit der Entgeltgruppe 13 bewertet. Die Eingruppierung erfolgt nach den tariflichen Bestimmungen und den entsprechenden persönlichen Voraussetzungen.
  Working hours: Vollzeit (derzeit 39 h/Woche); Die Stelle ist grundsätzlich teilzeitgeeignet.
  Place of work: Potsdam

• Conducting the regular independent validation of L1B, L1C and L2A EnMAP products
• Further develop the in-house validation software (EnVal) to meet new requirements
• Contribution to the Mission Quarterly Reports as well as interim and final reports
• Further contribute to EnMAP acquisition and proposal strategy, and cross-mission coordination and cooperation
• Present and publish results at conferences and in international journals