Precipitation Data Scientist

Eumetsat - Europäische Organisation für Wettersatelliten is currently seeking an experienced Remote Sensing Scientist to join their international team in the mission of monitoring the weather and climate from space.

The successful candidate will support the development, scientific validation and evolution of Level 2 solid and liquid phase precipitation products derived from data from current and future EUMETSAT satellite systems, and third-party missions operated or supported by EUMETSAT.

• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of remote sensing physics relevant to measurements from passive microwave instruments.
• Support the definition, development, prototyping, operational implementation, and evolution of algorithms and processing software for the extraction of products from passive microwave instruments data.
• Engage with the global precipitation community and play an active role in relevant operational and scientific interactions to support the development and maintenance of a relevant set of requirements, community standards and best practices for hydrological applications.
• Provide scientific expertise required to develop, implement, validate, maintain and evolve the operational observational products for all EUMETSAT satellites and agreed third-party missions.

• An advanced university degree (or equivalent experience) in remote sensing, physics or other related degrees.
• Advanced knowledge of remote sensing physics relevant to measurements from passive microwave and Visible/Infrared instruments.
• Experience with advanced radiative transfer modelling, hydrometeor orientation and their polarization effects, and cloud microphysical properties parameterization would be an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience with Earth Observation data processing algorithms, preferably for the processing and Cal/Val of Level-2 products from space-borne passive microwave instruments.

• A competitive salary up to €7,500 per month NET (after tax), based on skills and experience.
• Flexible working time including additional flexi-leave.
• Private medical coverage for employee and family.
• Attractive final salary pension.
• 30 days of annual leave + 14.5 days public holidays.
• Training and development support.
• Relocation allowance and support (if applicable).