Remote sensing scientist with focus on operational services

at  DMI Kbenhavn

The Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) opens a 3-year full time position for a research scientist to work within Copernicus and EUMETSAT projects to maintain and develop remote sensing products of sea and sea ice surface temperatures and sea ice.
DMI is a leading European developer and producer of remote sensing products, including Sea Surface Temperature (SST) and Ice Surface Temperature (IST) products for the high latitudes. The satellite-based products are critical for understanding the effects of climate change and are important inputs to weather and ocean models. Most of the work is carried out in projects financed by EU’s Copernicus program, ESA and EUMETSAT, and the Danish National Center for Climate Research (NCKF).
About the job You will be part of the NCKF Satellite and the Arctic unit, where you will work on producing daily SST and IST gap free products and participate in the general SST/IST activities within the Copernicus Marine Service project. Finally, you will contribute writing scientific publications about the results.

Main working tasks

• Maintain and evolve the production of SST/IST satellite products within the Copernicus Marine Service project.
• Set up automatic monitoring and validation procedures of the CMEMS products
• Maintain and update documentation about the products
• Analyze and perform reprocessing and regular updates to the products, including Ocean Monitor Indicators.
• Improve satellite SST/IST retrieval products in the high latitudes within the Ocean and Sea Ice-SAF (OSI-SAF) project.
• Assist with the Sea Ice Concentration activities within OSI-SAF
• Present results at scientific conferences and publish the results in peer-reviewed journals.

About you Qualifications and experience

• Msc. or PhD degree in geophysics, engineering or similar within the field of remote sensing
• Experience with satellite surface temperature processing and sea ice concentration.
• Experience with validation of satellite products with in situ data.
• Involvement in Copernicus service projects
• Experience working on Linux and HPC systems and shell programming.
• Advanced programming skills in Python and Fortran.
• Good skills in oral and written English.
• Can work well in a team in close collaboration with your colleagues.

The position is in the Danish National Centre for Climate Research (NCKF) at DMI, which employs approximately 80 scientists of which 20 are located in the Satellites and Arctic unit where this position will be placed. We have a strong international profile which is also reflected in the many nationalities here and in an English “working language”.
About DMI DMI is part of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities. DMI is the government’s climate science advisor, creating and communicating knowledge about weather, climate and the sea to the Danish Realm. DMI’s warnings, weather forecasts and services safeguard life and infrastructure and provide a basis for planning in a changing climate. As an authority on weather, climate and the sea, DMI provides meteorological services to the Danish defence, emergency preparedness as well as civil aviation and shipping in Denmark and Greenland. DMI is one of the oldest state institutions in Denmark and celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2022.
We have approximately 390 employees, most of whom work at DMI’s new headquarters at Sankt Kjelds Gård in Østerbro. The new place have interior design that allows for an activity-based way of working.
Employment and Salary Will be according to the Danish Law and Agreements. It will be possible to apply for an addition to the basic salary. DMI offers a flexible working week of 37 hours including a paid lunch break, and six weeks of paid vacation annually. If you come from abroad, there is a possibility for a reduced tax scheme the first 7 years.
For further details about the position, contact the head of the unit NCKF-Satellite and the Arctic: Jacob L. Høyer (telephone: +45 26278990 or by e-mail: jlh@dmi.dk).
At DMI, diversity is an important value for us, because we believe that an inclusive and versatile work environment strengthens task fulfilment. We work actively with diversity in our employee composition, which is reflected in our inclusive workplace with a balance between work life and family life. We encourage everyone to apply for the position regardless of age, gender, sexuality, religion or ethnicity.
Application The application must contain a motivated cover letter and a curriculum vitae. The application should be received before November 10, 2024 .
Please use the below link “Apply for Position”, and follow the instructions. Invitations to interview will happen by email

• Maintain and evolve the production of SST/IST satellite products within the Copernicus Marine Service project.
• Set up automatic monitoring and validation procedures of the CMEMS products
• Maintain and update documentation about the products
• Analyze and perform reprocessing and regular updates to the products, including Ocean Monitor Indicators.
• Improve satellite SST/IST retrieval products in the high latitudes within the Ocean and Sea Ice-SAF (OSI-SAF) project.
• Assist with the Sea Ice Concentration activities within OSI-SAF
• Present results at scientific conferences and publish the results in peer-reviewed journals