Bourses : Bourse de recherche accordé par l’Organisation Européenne pour l’Exploitation de Satellites Météorologiques (EUMETSAT).

 

 

 

 

Duties
  • Setup and extension of a radiative transfer computations framework using existing radiative transfer software (RTTOV, Radsim) and NWP model fields from DWD operational and experimental setups in order to allow the evaluation of the influence of inhomogeneities within the satellite footprints;
  • Generation of data sets of simulated radiances and related model parameters for a variety of situations, typical frequencies (visible, infrared and microwave), satellite footprints sizes, and model resolutions;
  • Statistical evaluation of the effects of scene inhomogeneity, as characterized by model parameters, on the radiances;
  • Identification of the most relevant parameters for the development of an AI-based parameterization aimed at the use within a data assimilation system;
  • Presentation and publication of results (meetings, conferences, journals).

LOCATION

Offenbach am Main, Germany

QUALIFICATIONS

University degree in Meteorology, Physics, Remote Sensing or Mathematics, and relevant research experience preferably at PhD level.

LANGUAGES

Candidates must be able to work effectively in English, both verbally and written. A good working knowledge of the German language (spoken and written) is an advantage.

Skills and Experience
  • Applicants should have a University degree in Meteorology, Physics, Remote Sensing or Mathematics, and relevant research experience preferably at PhD level;
  • Knowledge in one or more of the following areas would be a clear advantage: radiative transfer modelling, numerics and statistics, data assimilation, numerical weather forecasting;
  • Experience in working with large amounts of data, the quantitative processing and analysis of observations from meteorological satellites and in applying AI methods is desirable;
  • Good knowledge of scientific programming (Fortran, C/C++, Python) on Unix/Linux based systems are mandatory;
  • Strong interpersonal and team working skills are required, along with strengths in analysis, synthesis and presentation, as well as a high level of commitment and interest in continuing education/training;
  • Candidates must be able to work effectively in English, both verbally and written. A good working knowledge of the German language (spoken and written) is an advantage;
  • An objective of the EUMETSAT research Fellowship Scheme is to contribute to the education of graduates and thereby to the development of further competence within its Member and Co-operating states.

DEADLINE : 2 March 2023

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